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44.1% of companies consider it should be implemented as scheduled, but antagonize those with negativ

- About half of companies responded, “There will be no last-minute demand.” - Although the consumption tax rate was supposed to be raised to 10% in October 2015 according to the Revised Consumption Tax Act of 2012, the consumption tax rate increase was postponed twice, in November 2014 and June 2016. Currently, the government says that the consumption tax rate will increase to 10% in October 2019. A reduced tax rate system will also be introduced upon this consumption tax rat

44.1% of companies consider it should be implemented as scheduled, but antagonize those with negativ

Less than 50% of companies intend to formulate a BCP

- Intention to formulate a BCP tends to be high in areas where a large earthquake is predicted - Companies are required to minimize the impact on management assets, continue business and recover early when emergency situations occur, such as a natural disaster, an epidemic of infectious disease, and an information security incident. Therefore, it is important not only for business continuity but also from a perspective of maintaining and improving a corporate value to assume

Less than 50% of companies intend to formulate a BCP

Domestic Economy may have entered a recession phase

- Negatively affected by the US-China trade conflict and the long holidays. （Companies researched: 23,169; Valid responses: 9,555; Response rate: 41.2%; Survey start date: May 2002) Overview of May 2019: Possibility of entering a recession phase The economic diffusion index (DI) in May 2019 was 45.4, down 1.4 points from the previous month, and worsened for the sixth consecutive month. Intensified US-China trade conflict coincides with emerging negative effects associated wit

Domestic Economy may have entered a recession phase

56.9% of companies support “free trade”

~ Discussion and implementation of countermeasures against trade protectionism do not progress ~ In recent years, exports from Japan have continued to increase and have been a catalyst for economic growth, with the backdrop of recovery of the global economy. The government promotes policies such as the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) to expand transactions with other countries and regions. On

56.9% of companies support “free trade”

Companies with a BCP remain at 14.7%

- Despite more companies understanding the effect, they are slow in resolving issues for BCP formulation - Companies are required by concerned interests that their crucial business operation will not be interrupted, or will resume within a short period of time even if it is interrupted when they are damaged by a disaster or an accident, etc. Therefore, preparing disaster prevention and mitigation measures in advance as well as response measures in the event of a disaster and

Companies with a BCP remain at 14.7%

“Manpower shortage,” the biggest concern for 2018 economy

- For the first time in four years, over 20% anticipate an economic recovery - According to GDP Estimates for July - September 2017 (second preliminary estimates) that were announced on December 8, 2017, the quarterly growth rate was up 0.6% from the previous quarter (April - June). This amounts to an annualized growth rate of 2.5% and marks the seven consecutive quarter of growth. In addition, other encouraging data (such as increase in exports and an upward trend in the rat

“Manpower shortage,” the biggest concern for 2018 economy

71.1% of Companies See Business Succession as a “Management Issue”

～ Business succession implementation has positive impact for 30% of companies after 5 years ～ In July, the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency formulated a “5-year Business Succession Plan,” which assumes about the next 5 years as a business succession support focus period. To ensure that Japan’s economy continues to develop, it is essential to continuously sustain and develop companies and to convey employment, technology and goodwill to future generations. Meanwhile, it is

71.1% of Companies See Business Succession as a “Management Issue”

22.1% of companies have implemented "entirely non-smoking,” and over 50% have "complete se

~ Of those implementing entirely non-smoking, 47.6% of "restaurants” experiences a negative impact on their performance ~ Since enactment of the "WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control" in February 2005, efforts for passive smoking prevention measures have expanded in the government, municipalities, and companies, etc. While the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare develops a plan to further tighten control over smoking, there are opposing opinions that control should

22.1% of companies have implemented "entirely non-smoking,” and over 50% have "complete se

45.7% of companies view population decline as "a key business challenge"

～ Responding with development and expansion of products and services, but securing human resources becomes an obstructive factor ～ According to a demographic survey as of January 1, 2017, based on the basic resident register announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the total population of Japan is 125,583,658, a drop for the eighth straight year, and the pace of decline is the largest since the survey began in 1968. While the birthrate is declining,

45.7% of companies view population decline
as "a key business challenge"

Average proportion of women in managerial posts, 6.9%,　an increase of 0.3 points y-o-y

— More than half of companies are placing a priority on "improvement of nursing and preschool education, etc." and "zero children on waiting lists to get into nurseries" — In the midst of a shrinking working-age population and increasing number of double-income households, the government announced the promotion of women's participation and advancement in the workplace as an important policy for growth strategy. Matters to focus on are included as specific policy goals. In a

Average proportion of women in managerial posts, 6.9%,　an increase of 0.3 points y-o-y

TPP11, 51.7% of companies saying "necessary for Japan"

Less than half of companies intend to formulate a BCP

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