Industries
Attractive Sectors
We introduce Japan's attractive sectors. Learn about each sector's general overview and trends, government initiatives, and alluring markets for foreign companies.
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Digital Technology
Japan ranks 8th in the Asia-Pacific region in IMD's 2023 Digital Competitiveness Ranking for its well-developed infrastructure.
IMD's Digital Competitiveness Ranking
8th in the world
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Life Science
The pharmaceutical sector of Japan, one of the 3rd largest in the world, is expected to grow due to increased healthcare spending and the introduction of digital technology.
Pharmaceuticals market size (2022)
3rd largest in the world
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Sustainability and Energy
Japan's renewable energy supply has increased year by year, creating a growth market. Efforts are underway to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Renewable energy supply growth rate
75% Compared to FY 2010
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Manufacturing
In terms of value added in the manufacturing industry, Japan ranks 3rd in the world, after China and the US. Japan will continue to develop as a global manufacturing hub.
Manufacturing value added
3rd in the world
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Tourism and Hospitality
The tourism sector, with its rapidly increasing number of foreign visitors to Japan and record-high inbound consumption , is expected to expand its business opportunities further with the promotion of digitalization and regional tourism.
Travel Spending by Foreign Visitors to Japan(2023)
35 billionUSD
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(312KB)- Life Science
- Sustainability and Energy（Green）
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