During the initial phase of the high-growth period, Japan relied heavily on technology imported from the West. As the Japanese economy began to grow, Japan gradually developed its own technology, particularly in the area of applied technology. However, the development was not uniform for all products, and while some Japanese technology progressively gained acceptance in world markets, there were
... [Show full abstract] also cases of technology developed from the outset to target world markets. In this chapter we will examine the structure and characteristics of technological development in Japan and the role that it has played in the growth of the Japanese economy.