Abstract
In the past, the Japanese economy has been led by industries. Starting from the steel industry in the rapid growth period, there was a leading industry being the driving force of the economy in each period. This paper focuses on the financial capability of 569 middle and small municipalities, using the measurement of polarization to calculate the distribution pattern and its spatial disparity. Also, this paper will analyze the automobile industry, which was the leading factor until recently, and the service industry, which could be the next driving force of the Japanese economy coming along.
