SemiconductorsConstruction to begin in fiscal 2027, production to start as early as 2029The Japanese company's planned preparations to produce the world's most advanced chips come in support of Rapidus' overarching goal to reshore advanced semiconductor production. (Source photos by Rie Ishii)November 25, 2025 18:17 JSTTOKYO -- Rapidus, which aims to bring production of leading-edge semiconductors back to Japan, is set to start construction on a second plant in Hokkaido in fiscal 2027. Productio...