A Review of Consumer Administration in Japan : A History of the Administration and the Consumer Fundamental Act(2004)(Symposium on "Prolonged Recession and the Consumer")

Abstract

I presented this report at a symposium of The Japan Association of Legal and Political Sciences. I The trend of consumer problems in Japan There was a report about problems facing consumers in Japan recently. Consumer troubles are increasing, but we have to also point out that there are troubles that we have seen constantly. II Consumer laws We have laws to protect the consumer through the responsibility of the state. Businesses have the responsibility to cooperate with the state and local government in the execution of their policies concerning the protection of consumers. But some businesses can't. III The responsibility of the state and local governments The state has the responsibility to establish and execute integrated policies concerning the protection of consumers. Local governments have the responsibility for planning policies paralleling those of the state as well as for planning and executing policies concerning the protection of consumers. IV The Consumer Fundamental Act The Consumer Protection Fundamental Act was revised in May 2004.