# Tesla Japan President says Tesla is still aiming to launch FSD Supervised in Japan in 2026

> Tesla Japan President confirms FSD Supervised launch target for 2026 despite regulatory hurdles.
- Title: Tesla Japan President says Tesla is still aiming to launch…
- Summary: Tesla Japan President confirms FSD Supervised launch target for 2026 despite regulatory hurdles. Tesla Japan President Riichi Hashimoto states Tesla aims to…
- Keywords: tesla, fsd supervised, japan, riichi hashimoto, tesla japan, full self-driving, mlit, road traffic safety, cybercab, model y, cars, technology
- Source: EVwire — https://evwire.com/p/tesla-japan-fsd-supervised-2026-launch-hashimoto
- Author: Simon Alvarez
- Published: 2026-10-19T13:09:00.066+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tesla, fsd supervised, japan, riichi hashimoto, tesla japan, full self-driving, mlit, road traffic safety, cybercab, model y, cars, technology
## Tesla Japan President
Tesla Japan President Riichi Hashimoto says Tesla is still aiming to launch FSD Supervised in Japan by 2026.
## FSD Supervised Target
Hashimoto states Tesla aims to launch FSD Supervised in Japan before the end of 2026 despite regulatory challenges.
## Regulatory Hurdles
Tesla must meet Japan's road traffic safety standards through public road testing and AI training with MLIT.
## Japan's Road Challenges
Japan's narrow streets and elevated expressways create complex driving conditions for FSD systems.
## FSD vs. Japanese Laws
Small gaps exist between FSD's safe driving definitions and Japan's traffic laws requiring adjustments.
## Cybercab Timeline
Tesla's Cybercab won't be on Japanese roads soon but will follow FSD approval in Japan first.
## Market Context
Japan's Model Y became best-selling imported car in May with Tesla Japan sales jumping 184% in June.
## Key takeaway

Tesla Japan President Riichi Hashimoto states Tesla aims to launch FSD Supervised in Japan by 2026 after testing on public roads since August 2025.