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title: Comprehensive analysis of the Japanese automotive market in 2025
description: Japan’s automotive market faces rising Chinese competition and an electrification shift. Explore how Japanese OEMs are defending their APAC dominance.
---

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# [Comprehensive analysis of the Japanese automotive market in 2025](https://www.jato.com/resources/reports-and-whitepapers/japanese-automotive-market-in-2025)

 Written by [JATO Advisory](https://www.jato.com/resources/reports-and-whitepapers/author/jato-advisory) | 01 April 2026

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