Part IV: Technology

Japan has long positioned itself as a leader in industrial and technological innovation. This part investigates the historical development of Japan’s technology policy, the organization of its national innovation system, and contemporary efforts to address labor shortages and aging through digital transformation. The emphasis is placed on the interplay between public policy, private enterprise, and societal needs. MBA students will explore how Japan leverages robotics, automation, and information technology to maintain economic competitiveness and how these strategies interact with cultural attitudes and institutional constraints.

# Part IV: Technology

Japan has long positioned itself as a leader in industrial and technological innovation. This part investigates the historical development of Japan’s technology policy, the organization of its national innovation system, and contemporary efforts to address labor shortages and aging through digital transformation. The emphasis is placed on the interplay between public policy, private enterprise, and societal needs. MBA students will explore how Japan leverages robotics, automation, and information technology to maintain economic competitiveness and how these strategies interact with cultural attitudes and institutional constraints.