THE CONTRIBUTION OF HIGH- TECH EXPORTS TO JAPAN'S ECONOMIC GROWTH

Japan is considered one of the strongest economies in the world. Exports are the primary determinant of the success of the economic development in Japan. Japan is also considered one of the most important countries, that exports advanced technology globally. The study aims to identify the development of these exports, the commercial importance of advanced technology exports, and the relationship between advanced technology exports and each of total exports, GDP, and average per capita GDP. Descriptive approach and analytical approach, along with some statistical analysis tools, were used to measure the impact of the relationship of advanced technology exports on each of total exports, GDP, and average per capita GDP.The results showed statistically significant relationship between advanced and GDP.