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Joichi Ito's Comeback Initiative Faces Legal Hurdles

2/26/2026

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  • Joichi Ito seeks a comeback in Japan by leading the Global Startup Campus Initiative.
  • The initiative is backed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
  • MIT and Harvard have withdrawn from the project.
  • Recent revelations about Ito's ties to Epstein may hinder partnerships.
  • The government will decide on the project's legal status, with over $400 million in public funding.