C46365-Day 4-Japan 2021 bouncing

After a year of unprecedented worldwide turmoil, Japan is positioned for strong economic growth on track with a global recovery.Japan will hold the Olympic Games in 2021, which should have been held in 2020.Japan’s GDP returned to growth in the third quarter last year as foreign demand for Japanese goods fueled a trade surplus and exports received an additional boost in November with the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.Leading companies such as Canon and Kikkoman have displayed their ability to adapt and innovate during periods of volatility,for example,Canon Chairman and CEO Fujio Mitarai expanded Canon’s medical and industrial equipment arms, leaders which is like Mitarai in Japan are well placed to face challenges head on and drive Japan’s future success.