日本 Sanae Takashi Meets a16z Co-Founder Ben Horowitz Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takashi met with a16z co-founder Ben Horowitz yesterday to discuss a16z's plans to establish its first overseas office in Japan this summer. After the meeting, Takashi stated that the Takashi Cabinet has positioned 'building a tech-driven nation' as a core pillar of Japan's growth strategy, aiming to foster a startup ecosystem while including the defense industry as one of 17 strategic sectors. a16z's move to Japan aligns closely with this direction. In recent years, Japan's stance on crypto and tech capital has grown increasingly favorable, with a relatively clear regulatory framework and proactive government efforts to attract foreign investment. a16z choosing Japan as its first international destination is, in a way, a direct endorsement of this environment.