# Autonomous vehicle technology testing in Japan

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/autonomous-vehicle-technology-testing-in-japan
> Updated: 2026-10-30T04:59:49.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Various organizations in Japan are conducting technical demonstrations and expanded testing for Level 4 autonomous driving technologies.

In Nagano Prefecture, a consortium including KDDI and Alpico Kotsu is set to test remote monitoring systems for autonomous vehicles. This project focuses on using network slicing and L4S technology to ensure stable video transmission for remote operators, aiming to develop a model for nationwide implementation.

Simultaneously, Japan Airlines and Toyota Industries are expanding autonomous driving tests at Haneda Airport. Using autonomous towing tractors, the companies are moving into more complex routes, such as tunnels, to refine ground handling operations and improve efficiency in specialized environments.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: JAL and Toyota Industries to expand autonomous driving tests at Haneda Airport

JAL and Toyota Industries will expand Level 4 autonomous towing tractor testing at Haneda Airport in November 2026, targeting more complex routes to improve ground handling efficiency.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jal-and-toyota-industries-to-expand-autonomous-driving-tests-at-haneda-airport

### 2026-10-29: KDDI and partners to test autonomous vehicle remote monitoring in Japan

Nine companies will test L4S and network slicing technologies in Shiojiri, Japan, to ensure stable video transmission for remote monitoring of Level 4 autonomous vehicles.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kddi-and-partners-to-test-autonomous-vehicle-remote-monitoring-in-japan

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