About the Report
The report analyses recent developments of the Japanese railway industry. From a European perspective, the Japanese railroad sector exhibits many peculiarities that make it significantly different from railroad markets in EU countries. The authors of the report have mapped the business environment of the railroad market in Japan, its major players, and institutional structures. They identify the operating strategies of the major private and public players.
The report focuses on the macro-structural conditions of the railroad market, related to long-term economic and social processes. Throughout the analysis, trends that drive its mid-term development have been identified. The report identifies potential business opportunities that may arise for external players in the Japanese railroad sector in the coming years, which is of particular importance for European companies. Report points out a limited number of potential openings in this challenging yet potentially profitable market.
About the Experts
Agnieszka Pawnik is a Business Analyst at East Analytics s.c. Graduate of the Asian Studies on the Jagiellonian University and the Nagoya University of Foreign Studies, Business Analyst and a researcher responsible for the Far East markets.
Łukasz Fyderek is Research Director and Co-Founder at East Analytics s.c. Political scientist interested in developing countries – mainly on the Middle East and South-East Asia. Public speaker, international affairs expert and academic teacher. In East Analytics, responsible for R&D.
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