JPRS Report, Science Technology, Japan, STA Analysis of Trends in Introduction ofForeign Technology

摘要

This survey data are presented with the goal of contributing to the understandingof Japan's science and technology activities by highlighting the current situation in importing foreign technologies into Japan. We have summarized the actual foreign technologies imported to Japan during FY9O and analyzed recent trends. Our statistics and analysis of imported foreign technologies are based on notifications and other documents concerning signed (or modified) contracts for importing technology in compliance with the Law for Managing Foreign Exchange and Trade (as amended in December 1979).