Q: Where can I find Japanese exporters of used automobiles and auto parts? A: Consult JETRO's Japan Trade Directory, available in all JETRO libraries. It is a database of Japanese companies interested ...

Supplies are running short because of a lack of computer chips, which are crucial in auto parts. Plants in and out of Japan have undergone lockdowns and stoppages related to COVID-19 measures.

Auto parts manufacturers from Japan such as Yutaka Giken are struggling to keep pace with the growing demand for EVs in China, the world’s largest market. Japanese-affiliated suppliers have long ...