Driven by theforeign demand for its goods, Japan is bouncing back from a slumping global economydue to the worldwide pandemic since the third quarter last year. This trend isexpected to continue by the signing of RCEP and the rescheduled Olympic Games. Japanowes its success to the leading companies’ ability to adapt and innovate duringadverse external environment. Canon’s wisdom to overcome challenges is to growits traditional businesses and expand innovate other new sectors. Kikkoman’sleader is adept at adapting to changing environment. Japan is optimistic aboutits economic future.