Japan wants to more than double exports of youth fashion

3 September 2012 Last updated at 06:58 ET Help

Japan has traditionally been known for its exports of cars and electronics - now the country is hoping to sell its colourful youth fashion overseas.

It is already popular in some parts of Asia and Europe but the government wants to more than double its cultural exports by 2020.

Mariko Oi reports from Tokyo.

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