Japanese national technology policy: the case of electronic imaging and high definition television

Behind the Japanese success story in the development of electronic imaging and high definition television (HDTV) is a long term national technology development policy. The objective of this paper is to review the Japanese national technology policy on electronic imaging and HDTV, and to summarize the objectives of the key research and development projects between Nippon Hoso Kyokai and the Japanese industry. Some of the features of this policy are summarized here.