Japan
Updated December 2020







FC Trucks
FC Bus
FC Forklifts
FC Cars
Refueling Station
Electrolyzer
Stationary FC
Current Status
250
--
99
3,947
161
--
333,712
26 in Progress
Target by 2020
by 2025
by 2030
500
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10,000
--
--
--
100
--
1,200
40,000
200,000
800,000
160
320
--
(Alkaline) 4.5 (PEM) 4.9
--
(Alkaline) 4.3 (PEM) 4.5
kWh/Nm3
--
--
5.3 Mil
Hydrogen Roadmap
Initiatives, Programs, and Policies
December 2020
Nothing new to report in this period.
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November 2019
The Liquefied H2 carrier ship: the H2 tank has been loaded:
https://www.khi.co.jp/pressrelease/detail/20200309_1.html
The largest electrolyzer started operation, in the presence of Prime Minister of Japan.
Also a new Toyota Mirai, driven by Prime Minister is shown in the public for the first time:
https://www.nedo.go.jp/english/news/AA5en_100422.html
https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2019/03/20200309003/20200309003.html (in Japanese)
https://www.kantei.go.jp/jp/98_abe/actions/202003/07fukushima.html
Technology Development Strategy for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells, September 18, 2019:
- The strategy stipulates specific approaches to develop technologies to achieve goals set in the Strategic Road Map for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells. In the strategy, ten related priority areas in three fields are identified to promote technological development. The strategy also put emphasis on regular evaluation of the technology development projects, importance of matching user-demand and technological seeds, and enhancing collaboration with overseas countries.

Research and Development
December 2020
A new research and development program to promote innovation of fuel cell technologies and versatile use of fuel cells has been launched. This program is managed by NEDO and the total budget for FY2020 is around 5.25billion yen. 46 projects has been adopted and started from this September.
Demonstration, Deployments, and Workforce Developments
December 2020
Nothing new to report in this period.
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June 2020
The world’s first international hydrogen supply chain project, with the LH2 carrier ship launched in December 2019.
Opening Ceremony of Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field (FH2R) were held on March 7.
Events and Solicitations
December 2020
Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting Special Event was held on October 14th.
Investments and Funding
Nothing new to report in this period.
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Regulations, Codes & Standards, and Safety
Related regulation was revised so that self-service hydrogen refuelling stations can be operated under remote monitoring.
Data
Websites
International Events:
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Fuel Cell Commercialization Conference of Japan
Reports & Publications
Member Statements