Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Pledges Support For Japanese Film At Tokyo Fest Opening

According to Deadline, at the opening ceremony of the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced that her administration has designated the content sector, including film, as one of the 17 Strategic Sectors within the 'Japan Growth Strategy.' Referencing the IP360 initiative, she reiterated the goal of boosting Japanese content exports to JPY 20 trillion ($127 billion) by 2033. Takaichi stated that, guided by the Public-Private Investment Roadmap, the government is accelerating domestic investment through close collaboration between the public and private sectors.

