Abstract:For the last two or three decades, concepts such as ‘creative industries’ and ‘creative economy’ have become widely recognized and influential in both academic literature and business practice. Creative industries are believed to be a key engine of economic growth in the current era. In Japan, development of the nation’s creative industries is an essential priority of the state, and various measures aimed at achieving this goal have been implemented, which are often collectively referred to as ‘Cool Japan’ str… Show more
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