Honda (HMC) Opens New Software Studio in Osaka

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (NYSE:HMC) is one of the 13 Best Japanese Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On June 26, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (NYSE:HMC) reported that it has opened a new software development operation called Honda Software Studio Osaka.

This studio is located in the Grand Green Osaka, a multifunctional commercial complex in the Umeda area in Osaka, Japan.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (NYSE:HMC) is focusing on using intelligent technologies to improve its products, especially electrified vehicles. Previously, the company announced plans to invest about JPY 2 trillion in software-related research and development over 10 years through the fiscal year ending March 31, 2031.

To support this goal, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (NYSE:HMC) is looking to hire skilled software talent and improve its work environment and development capabilities.

The company has been growing its network of software development operations. Starting with Osaka in October 2023, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (NYSE:HMC) has expanded to Omiya, Shinagawa, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. The new Honda Software Studio Osaka began operations in April 2025. Looking ahead, the company plans to open another software development operation in Tokyo in early 2026.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (NYSE:HMC), or simply Honda, is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer. The company’s main products are automobiles, motorcycles, and power products.

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