Japanese Retailers Begin Earnings Season

The video discusses the retail sector in Japan, highlighting the over-saturation of stores and the resulting market consolidation. It explores the challenges faced by e-commerce in Japan, such as the dominance of convenience stores and underdeveloped online payment systems. The video also touches on the aging population's impact on technology adoption and the slow growth of e-commerce compared to other countries.

What factors contribute to the slower adoption of e-commerce in Japan compared to other countries?

In what ways is the aging population affecting e-commerce in Japan?