Survey of Direct US Private Capital Investment in Research and DevelopmentFacilities in Japan

摘要

Investment in Japanese R&D facilities by U.S. firms has increased with Japan'semergence as a leading source of technology and as a major market. Such facilities allow U.S. industry to tap Japan's technology base, improve market access with products geared to the Japanese and Asian markets, and to respond quickly to customer needs. This trend represents a critical stategic shift with important implications for U.S. technological competitiveness. A comprehensive survey was performed that covered all areas of research and all industrial sectors. More than 275 firms were contacted that were previously identified by various sources as having research facilities in Japan. The study found that there are approximately 71 U.S. organizations with R&D operations in Japan, either in the form of wholly owned subsidiaries or of joint ventures with Japanese corporations.