Selling japanese anime to the global market
This week's Tokyo International Anime Fair offers overseas buyers an opportunity to choose from among a vast array of Japanese anime to purchase for use in their home markets. The producers of the films, of course, are just as eager to connect with customers from abroad. A declining birthrate and slow economy have dampened domestic sales. Japanese producers also are working to stay a step ahead of filmmakers from around the world who hope to compete with anime of their own. In this climate, JETRO--the government-affiliated Japan External Trade Organization--is offering assistance to Japanese companies in finding potential business partners from the US, Europe, and China.
Other news:
- North Korea announces satellite launch plans;
- Japan considers deploying Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile in Okinawa;
- Astronaut Akihiko Hoshide to travel to International Space Station in July on Russian Soyuz spacecraft.
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