# Kanematsu x Autonomous A2Z (Japan Market Entry): partnership

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Kanematsu Corporation and Autonomous A2Z signed an MOU for joint deployment of A2Z autonomous driving technology in Japan and global markets. First project: automated taxi pilot in Naruto City, Tokushima (Feb–Mar 2026) using Hyundai IONIQ5 with A2Z system, led by NEC and Denno Kotsu. Kanematsu acts as local partner and distribution channel in Japan.

- **Type:** distribution
- **Status:** active
- **Verification posture:** verified

## Parties (2)

- [Autonomous A2Z](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/autonomous-a2z.md) technology provider
- Kanematsu Corporation _(off-registry)_ distributor

## Timeline

- **Announced:** 2025-08-05
- **Start:** 2026-02-06

## Sources (1)

1. https://www.kanematsu.co.jp/en/press/release/20260206_release


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