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Japan remains 12th in global innovation ranking, trails South Korea, China
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· October 5, 2026
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Key points The report's findings show Japan behind certain other countries, including South Korea and China. A global innovation report has ranked Japan in 12th position.
A global innovation report has ranked Japan in 12th position. This ranking is based on an annual assessment by the World Intellectual Property Organization. The report's findings show Japan behind certain other countries, including South Korea and China.
Further information on the rankings can be found in the full report. The organization's assessment is released yearly, providing a comparison of innovation across different countries.
The rankings are determined by the World Intellectual Property Organization, which releases its report from Geneva.
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Category: parks Published: October 5, 2026 Source: The Mainichi (English) Reading time: 1 min
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