Japan’s Corporate Evolution Is Creating New Opportunities

Ongoing social and technological change, together with black swan events such as the Fukushima disaster and the COVID-19 pandemic, continue to transform Japan. We have seen a transformative trend occurring in Japan’s MNCs: to look beyond export-led growth, and into the centrality of human talent, both organically and through acquisition. This corporate evolution creates opportunities for American companies, who should consider Japan as a source for investment, a market for their products and a base for regional operations. It is a lucrative export market with a rules-based IP regime, and provides access to other markets in the region. Whether you’re a U.S. state seeking FDI or a U.S. corporation seeking market entry or expansion, Japan should be a destination. Continue reading below.