Japan and the European Union are actively promoting the development and adoption of clean hydrogen as part of their strategies to transition towards carbon neutrality and reduce carbon emissions. Japanese trading house Itochu Corp is exploring the feasibility of establishing a hydrogen and ammonia supply chain in Kitakyushu, a city in southern Japan earmarked as a future offshore wind hub. The partnership between Japan and the EU includes collaborative efforts to create demand and supply for clean hydrogen, with the EU aiming to produce and import significant amounts of renewable hydrogen by 2030. This transition requires substantial investments in infrastructure to support the shift from fossil fuels to hydrogen. European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, emphasized the importance of international cooperation to promote renewable and low-carbon hydrogen globally. Both Japan and Germany are committing substantial funds to support the production of clean hydrogen, with Japan planning to invest 3 trillion yen over the next 15 years. These initiatives signify a positive outlook towards the role of hydrogen in achieving long-term sustainability goals.