Contents

Section Four: Government and Economy

Introduction

4.1. THE ECONOMY

  • Economic health
  • Recessionary downturn
  • The government
  • Bank of Japan
  • Free trade

4.2. THE CONSUMER

  • Demographic background
  • Consumer confidence
  • Employment
  • Retail spending

4.3. GOVERNMENT AND THE FASHION INDUSTRY

  • The Textile Vision
  • Support for the denim industry
  • Support for the creative industries
  • Economic partnership deals

4.4. GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS: FASHION INDUSTRY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • JETRO
  • METI
  • Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Appendices

A. Sources

B. Selected Industry Associations