Download or read book Japan and the European Community written by Nicholas Hopkinson and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past the Japanese regarded Western Europe as a mature society and were pessimistic about its future. However, the Single Market and the unification of Germany have changed this perception. Japan now believes that it must establish a deeper and more stable framework for enhancing political co-operation and managing economic tensions. This report, based on a conference of leading political figures at Wilton Park, explores the developing relationship between Japan and the EC and discusses Japan's successful economic structure.