Japan · updated 10 November 2026

AI research labs in Japan

4 research labs in Japan: 2 corporate, 1 frontier and 1 academic. Preferred Networks is the best known.

  1. 1
    Preferred Networks logo
    Preferred NetworksDeep learning research and custom chips.TokyoCorporate lab
  2. 2
    Sakana AI logo
    Sakana AINature-inspired research into model building.TokyoFrontier lab
  3. 3Academic lab
  4. 4Corporate lab

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