The global race for advanced semiconductor supremacy has intensified, with industry titans like TSMC, Samsung, and Intel leading the charge. In recent years, however, a consortium of Japanese giants has emerged as a formidable contender, investing in Rapidus to carve out a niche in this fiercely competitive arena. Established in 2022 under the auspices of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, Rapidus brings together heavyweights such as Toyota, Sony, NTT, NEC, Mitsubishi, SoftBank, and Kioxia, with the shared ambition of constructing a world-class semiconductor facility. Through its partnership with IBM, Rapidus has set its sights ambitiously on the 2-nanometer process, aiming to leapfrog directly into the production of cutting-edge chips. This strategic move by Rapidus is quietly reshaping the competitive dynamics of the global semiconductor industry.