Consumer Electronics

Consumer electronics are one of the biggest Japanese exports, and for good reason. Japanese technology and innovation has made it a world leader in the manufacture of consumer electronics. In this millennial age of cellular phones, giant-screen televisions and a personal computer in every home, Japan has used its leading-edge technological savvy to corner the market in the electronic gadget industry.

Two things are paramount to the Japanese consumer electronics success – quality and reliability. Dedication to product testing, quality assurance and cost effectiveness keep the Japanese consumer electronics market always on or near the top. Japanese manufacturers such as Sony, Sharp, and Matsushita provide a large percentage of home electronic devices like televisions and stereos to many countries throughout the world, most notably in the United States.

Although personal computers were not invented in Japan, once it became clear that personal computers were going to become almost as primary a fixture in households as televisions, Japan quickly established itself in the PC industry. Computers, both personal and business, are one of Japan’s top exports.