Bluetooth SIG has established a Japanese subsidiary and will promote stronger cooperation with Japanese companies and market development. A framework has been put in place to incorporate local needs, including the establishment of a base for Japanese companies and the launch of the JMG.
Bluetooth SIG has established its Japanese subsidiary, Bluetooth SIG Japan. It has stated that it will reflect the needs of the Japanese market by promoting cooperation with domestic companies and developing the market.
Japan has more than 2,900 member companies, ranking third worldwide, and the number of product certifications in Japan is also said to rank third globally. Bluetooth SIG says Japan plays a major role in Bluetooth’s growth and evolution. The representative changed to Kurokawa Ken (黒川剣), who spoke of the mission of connecting people and things.
There are more than 40,000 member companies worldwide. Shipments are expected to reach 6 billion units in 2026 and increase to 8 billion units in 2030. Plans call for the publication of specifications for HD data throughput, in addition to IP connectivity, as well as support for high-resolution audio.
In Japan, the Bluetooth Japan Member Group (Bluetooth JMG) will be launched on 16 October to promote discussions in Japanese. The aim is to reflect Japanese needs in Bluetooth SIG’s roadmap.
SIG Summit and UPF events are scheduled to be held in Kyoto in 2027, providing opportunities for direct testing in Japan and international exchange. Discussions with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications are also scheduled to proceed.