Japan is ramping up its efforts in the field of hydrogen mobility by introducing a new subsidy program to support fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) for commercial transportation. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is set to reveal six priority areas for expanding fuel cell trucks and buses, namely Tokyo, Kanagawa, Fukushima, Aichi, Hyogo, and Fukuoka prefectures. These areas were chosen based on existing market demand and the potential for strong collaboration with regional governments. Unlike previous initiatives that mainly focused on vehicle purchase incentives and station construction, the new strategy will provide subsidies for hydrogen costs at approximately 90 fueling stations in the selected regions. The government plans to offset up to 75% of the price difference between hydrogen and diesel, which is estimated at around $4.83 per kilogram. This subsidy could translate into savings of approximately $144 per refueling session for heavy-duty fuel cell trucks. Currently, Japan has a fleet of about 160 commercial hydrogen vehicles, and the government aims to significantly increase this number to over 17,000 by 2030 to align with national decarbonization objectives.