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Information Technology

The Japanese IT industry is a key driver of global economic growth. Although Japan has lost its once-dominant position in the global IT industry and is facing increasing competition from foreign firms, Japanese companies still have a significant global presence and respected reputation. Efforts are being made by Japanese IT giants and by the government to make the necessary reforms to Japan’s IT sector in order to restore it to its former glory. Find out more about Japan's IT industry below.

About Information Technology

The Japanese IT industry includes a wide range of different sectors, such as computer hardware, software, electronics, semiconductors, Internet, telecoms equipment, e-commerce and computer services. Information technology is widely recognised as a great resource for...

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Digital Technology

Digital technology has a long history in Japan. A recent study indicated that 99.5% of Japanese people aged 15 to 24 were “digital natives”, i.e. people who have interacted with digital technology since an early age.  This figure was second only to that of South...

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ICT

The ICT sector plays an important role in Japanese economic development and cultural prosperity, and technological developments have been widely embraced in areas such as mobile communications. With a receptive domestic market and reputation for excellence in science...

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