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Nvidia chief Jensen Huang seals Japan robotics push after ‘yakitori summit’

Jensen Huang, chief executive of US artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia, held a “yakitori summit” with Japanese executives from semiconductor materials and components companies while visiting…

By Samantha Johnson / July 16, 2026
Jensen Huang, chief executive of US artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia, held a “yakitori summit” with Japanese executives from semiconductor materials and components companies while visiting Tokyo – a move appeared aimed at strengthening cooperation with local businesses.
According to the Nikkei, Huang headed to a yakitori restaurant near Kanda Station in Tokyo, an izakaya specialising in grilled pork skewers and sake, on Wednesday. Located near Tokyo Station, the area is a popular after-work dining spot among Japanese office workers.

After stepping out of his car, Huang reportedly walked down a roughly 20-metre (66-foot) long alley before entering the restaurant, where the waiting guests greeted him with applause.

The CEO reportedly proposed a toast immediately afterwards.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hands out bread to journalists in front of a restaurant during a dinner in Tokyo on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hands out bread to journalists in front of a restaurant during a dinner in Tokyo on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters

“Executives from major Japanese materials companies are believed to have attended the gathering, where they deepened their ties with Huang,” the Nikkei reported.

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