Although the problems are numerous, it can be said that this is due to the fact that Japan is one of the world's leading economies. Solving the problems will bring about technological innovation that will give Japan's manufacturing industry a more prominent place in the world economy.
Japan has an aging population, and there must be a need for innovative new products that turn this  BIS Review 11/2009  7  to advantage, such as automobiles with increased safety so that the elderly, with decreased physical functioning, can drive them safely and easily. Japan also faces environmental problems such as global warming as well as water and air pollution.