japan predictions for 2024

Read 8 predictions about Japan in 2024, a year that will see this country experience significant change in its politics, economics, technology, culture, and environment. It’s your future, discover what you’re in for.

Quantumrun Foresight prepared this list; A trend intelligence consulting firm that uses strategic foresight to help companies thrive from future trends in foresight. This is just one of many possible futures society may experience.

International relations predictions for Japan in 2024

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Politics predictions for Japan in 2024

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Government predictions for Japan in 2024

Government related predictions to impact Japan in 2024 include:

  • Japan faces a labor shortage as new overtime regulations for truck drivers come into force. Likelihood: 70 percent.1
  • Japan introduces fiber network maintenance fees for internet users starting this year. Likelihood: 90%1
  • Japan circulates new banknotes this year, one featuring Hokusai’s “Great Wave.” Likelihood: 80%1

Economy predictions for Japan in 2024

Economy related predictions to impact Japan in 2024 include:

  • The labor organization representing retail, restaurant, textile and other industry unions wins a 6% pay increase during annual wage negotiations. Likelihood: 65 percent.1
  • Japan’s GDP per capita rises to $50,637 by this year, up from $40,846 in 2020. Likelihood: 80%1

Technology predictions for Japan in 2024

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Culture predictions for Japan in 2024

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Defense predictions for in 2024

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Infrastructure predictions for Japan in 2024

Infrastructure related predictions to impact Japan in 2024 include:

  • By this year, 11 solar and ten wind power plants on abandoned land in Fukushima Prefecture starts generating 600 megawatts, which is roughly two-thirds of the energy output of a typical nuclear plant. Likelihood: 80%1

Environment predictions for Japan in 2024

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Science predictions for Japan in 2024

Science related predictions to impact Japan in 2024 include:

  • The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Japan's space agency launch the world's first wooden, biodegradable satellite. Likelihood: 60 percent.1
  • Mars Moon Rover flies on a Japanese mission to Mars' moon, Phobos, this year. Likelihood: 80%1

Health predictions for Japan in 2024

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