Industry & Commerce

Services

Service industries, such as finance, insurance, real estate, wholesale and retail, account for 60% of GDP and 60% of employment.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing is Japan's largest industry accounting for 25% of GDP and employing 20% of the workforce. She has few natural resources, so materials are imported, processed and exported as higher value products the car, hi-fi and visual equipment known across the world.

If you are interested in visiting Toyota Motor Factory  or other large manufacturing plants e-mail: sales@uniquejapantours.com

Construction

Japan's construction industry grew dramatically with reconstruction after World War II. Using this experience, many construction companies expanded into overseas markets, including the US and UK. Today, construction accounts for 10% of employment and GDP.

Agriculture & Fishing

Until 1950 agriculture was Japan's main industry, employing  45% of the labour force. By the turn of the century industrial and economic development had reduced it to less than 6% of employment and 2% of GDP.

As a mainly mountainous country, only 15% of Japan is cultivatable. Even so, she is largely self-sufficient in rice and vegetables, and 70% self-sufficient in meat and dairy produce. Wheat and animal feed are imported.

Even though fishing has also declined since the 1950's, Japan remains one of the world's most important fishing nations, with large catches in all categories.

If you are interested in fishing holidays to Japan, Send us an e-mail with your requirements.