Now Available: Traditional Toys and Games in Japan
Value sales of traditional toys and games declined by 2% in current terms in 2012, in contrast to a 3% increase in 2011. Following the Great East Japan Earthquake, many Japanese people refrained from leisure and recreational activities due to the emotional and psychological impact from this tragic incident. As parents and grandparents recognised anew the role of traditional toys and games in making their children happy under the circumstances, 2011 saw strong demand for traditional toys and...
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