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Japanese firms at the forefront of global challenges

From leading car makers to companies working in packaging, printing and hygiene, one thing Japanese manufacturers all share in common is a commitment to monozukuri, which focuses on manufacturing craftsmanship, innovation and solving client, industry and societal needs. Leveraging their monozukuri capabilities, Japanese companies have placed themselves at the forefront of global challenges like the environmental crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. Those operating in the packaging

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