Lawmakers from Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) have officially formed a working group aimed at promoting the trading card industry, a sector that has seen robust growth in recent years.
According to an announcement from the group, members believe trading cards are not just a passing trend but have the potential to become a globally competitive content industry, similar to anime, manga, and video games for which Japan is renowned.
The move reflects Japanese politicians' efforts to seek new growth areas for the economy while strengthening Japan's position in the global creative content industry.
Specific policy proposals from the group have yet to be detailed, but observers suggest it may focus on promoting exports, providing legal support, and fostering international cooperation for the trading card sector.
