The FiRa Consortium has established a FiRa Japan Committee, a permanent regional body intended to engage stakeholders in Japan and support local adoption of FiRa technology, the organisation said.
According to the consortium, the committee will also feed Japan-specific requirements and market perspectives into FiRa use case and specification development.
The consortium said the committee will provide a forum for FiRa members and other stakeholders to exchange information, identify adoption challenges, and share feedback with FiRa Working Groups. It also plans to publish Japanese-language materials and communications to make FiRa information more accessible in the market.
More than 90 people attended the committee’s inaugural meeting, the consortium said. Participants discussed priorities for the Japanese market and how local perspectives could be incorporated into FiRa’s work.
“The strong turnout shows the value of creating a dedicated forum for Japan,” said Yo Tabayashi of Sony and Chair of the Japan Committee. “We want to make FiRa information more accessible, bring stakeholders together, and give the Japanese market a clear way to contribute to FiRa’s use cases and specifications.”
“The Japan Committee will help us build stronger connections with stakeholders in Japan,” said Sunil Jogi, President of the FiRa Consortium. “Their insights will support local adoption while strengthening FiRa’s global work on use cases and specifications.”
The consortium said the Japan Committee will focus on promoting awareness and adoption in Japan through local-language materials, outreach and events; engaging public transit agencies, financial institutions, standards bodies and industry associations; and providing feedback and recommendations to relevant FiRa working groups.
The committee’s next meeting is planned for December 2026, with further details to be shared as they are finalised, the consortium said.
