Boasting a GDP of over $4 trillion and a highly educated, tech-savvy population, Japan represents one of the world’s most lucrative markets. In recent decades been a global pacesetter for innovation and investment. The fourth-largest economy, ‘The Land of the Rising Sun’ is an economic powerhouse that has led the world in many leading technological fields as a hub of industry and ingenuity.
Japan’s Innovation Leadership and Global Impact at Expo 2025
As a highly diversified and outward-looking economy, Japan is home to 53 of the Fortune 500 companies. The world’s third-largest consumer base, the country’s massive e-commerce market is also valued at over $114 billion, with tech-oriented consumers always ready for more options. Tokyo – the world’s largest city which boasts a GDP larger than that of Indonesia or Mexico – ranks as the #1 city globally for innovation, ahead of Silicon Valley and London.
Designing the future: Japan’s Expo 2025 welcomes the world to Osaka
What promises to be an extraordinary global event will take place from April 13 to October 13 next year in Osaka, Japan: Expo 2025. Under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives” and with compelling subthemes — “Saving Lives,” “Empowering Lives,” and “Connecting Lives” — the event is expected to attract 28.2 million visitors, including 3 million foreign attendees.
TICAD 9: Strengthening Japan’s strategic ties with Africa’s rising economies
Japan’s evolving engagement with Africa is characterized by a focus on fairness, job creation and human capital development. While often underreported, Japan’s investment commitments in Africa totaled $90 billion over the last decade, positioning it just behind China for inflows into the continent.