Japan and the European Union have entered into a collaboration to promote the adoption of clean hydrogen as a key element in their energy transition strategies. The partnership aims to develop policies that stimulate demand and supply for clean hydrogen while fostering technological innovations in the field. Both regions view hydrogen as a cleaner alternative to liquefied natural gas (LNG) and Russian fossil fuels, supporting their efforts towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The European Union has set ambitious targets to produce and import renewable hydrogen, necessitating significant investments in infrastructure for its widespread implementation. European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, stresses the necessity of close cooperation between the EU and Japan to drive the global adoption of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen, emphasizing the convergence of standards and regulations. Germany, a significant consumer of Russian gas, is fast-tracking the development of hydrogen infrastructure to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Japan is also making substantial investments, with plans to allocate $19 billion towards subsidizing clean hydrogen production in the coming years. The commitment to hydrogen as a clean energy source is further evidenced by initiatives such as the feasibility study by Itochu Corp to establish a hydrogen and ammonia supply chain in Kitakyushu, a region poised to become a hub for offshore wind energy in Japan.