Investing in Japan - Attractive Sectors

Retail

Executive Summary

Valued at over 110 trillion yen in 2003, Japan's retail market stands as the second largest in the world. In addition to market size, the key of values of the Japanese consumer present ample opportunities for retailers offering luxury, style, comfort and convenience in their products and services.

Luxury

Foreign high-end retailers have for years enjoyed strong sales in the Japanese market, which also serves as an unrivaled market for developing of high-end consumer products.

Style

Foreign apparel retailers, not able to do without such a vital market for apparel, continue to expand their businesses to this fashion-forward location.

Comfort

Home furnishing centers report growth year after year and are broadening their offerings to helping consumers achieve comfortable living environments, rather than only selling household products.

Convenience

A fast-paced lifestyle and the growth of e-commerce in Japan has created a strong market for foreign non-store retailers who provide quick and easy access to their products.