attractive sectors ict information and communication technology overview communications japan s industry expanded at an average annual rate of 5 from 1995 to 2004 becoming the largest major industries in terms market scale by sector had grown become a 115 trillion yen further growth is anticipated with advent so called ubiquitous network society environment which 1 computers variety devices objects embedded ics are 2 easily connected each other through 3 freely exchange content situational thereby 4 making our daily lives work more convenient secure retains its dynamism has numerous it hubs potential these have been developing organically rather than under government direction today national local governments providing incentives centers creating ideal business for investors abroad addition strategic headquarters headed prime minister announced e priority policy program june aimed promoting project