TOKYO, Japan, July 6, 2026 – Bentley Systems is expanding in Japan with a new Tokyo regional headquarters and plans to more than double its local team as engineering firms prepare for nationwide 3D digital delivery under the country’s 2029 i-Construction initiative.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s i-Construction initiative calls for nationwide adoption of 3D digital delivery by 2029. Bentley will provide local expertise, technical support and training to help engineering firms move from 2D to 3D workflows as Japan faces workforce constraints.
“Japan is setting a global benchmark for infrastructure digitalization,” said James Lee, chief operating officer, Bentley Systems. “By deepening our presence and expanding our partner ecosystem, we are helping infrastructure engineers, contractors, and owner-operators accelerate their transition to 3D digital delivery to drive productivity, strengthen resilience, and improve decision-making across the infrastructure lifecycle.”
Bentley said its work in Japan will support design, construction and operations workflows. The company’s approach combines Cesium for 3D geospatial visualization, Seequent software for subsurface modeling and analysis, and the iTwin platform for synchronizing engineering and asset data across the infrastructure lifecycle.
Cesium serves as the foundation for Japan’s Project PLATEAU. Seequent is used for subsurface modeling and analysis to help reduce geotechnical risk in Japan.
Bentley’s Cesium and digital twin capabilities are integrated into EARTHBRAIN’s Smart Construction solutions, connecting design, simulation and earthworks execution in a digital environment. EARTHBRAIN is a joint venture established by Komatsu, NTT DOCOMO, Sony Semiconductor Solutions and Nomura Research Institute. Seequent has also supported infrastructure, geothermal energy and mining investments in Japan.
Bentley has appointed Keishi Kono as general manager of Japan. He will oversee the company’s local operations and work with regional partners to scale 3D digital delivery across all 47 prefectures. Key priorities include alliances with EARTHBRAIN and FUKUI COMPUTER, along with channel partners JIP, NewtonWorks Corporation, ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation (CTC), Mirukuru and others.
“Success in Japan is built on trust, collaboration, and local presence,” said Kono. “To support the thousands of regional contractors advancing toward the 2029 i-Construction goals, we must be embedded in the communities they serve. By combining Bentley’s integrated platform with local expertise, we can help engineering firms and contractors adopt digital workflows at scale and deliver projects more efficiently.”
EARTHBRAIN Inc. president Akinori Onodera commented, “This strategic partnership marks a major milestone in accelerating the digital transformation of the construction industry from Japan to the world. By integrating global technologies and expertise, and co-creating value across regions and countries, we aim to contribute to the realization of safer and more sustainable social infrastructure.”
Source: Bentley Systems
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Bentley Systems, founded in 1984, develops software for infrastructure engineering with a focus on supporting the design, construction, and operation of critical assets across transportation, water, energy, urban, and utility sectors. Its solutions are used globally by engineers, architects, constructors, and asset owners across various disciplines and project phases. The company provides integrated tools for modeling, simulation, project delivery, and asset performance management. A key area of focus is enabling digital twins to improve data integration and decision-making throughout the infrastructure lifecycle. Bentley’s software supports workflows across multiple engineering domains, helping users manage complexity and improve the reliability and resilience of infrastructure systems. Headquartered in Exton, PA, Bentley Systems operates in 40 countries with a workforce of around 5,500 employees. It serves approximately 41,000 customers in 190 countries.