Evolution of Japanese Shipbuilding Industry within the Japanese Economic Renaissance.

     This research discusses and analyzes the Japanese Shipbuilding industry  experience and its competitive capabilities which positioned Japan as the world leading shipbuilding country for more than four decades, as a matter fact, this success was based on a comprehensive group of policies implemented by the  Japanese governments to support that industry, on the other hand, the Japanese shipbuilding sector charted a competitive, technological, marketing strategy based on building various merchant ship types and tonnages according to the world top standards. Moreover, a high level of integration with the other production and industrial sectors was achieved, due to the fact that ship building is a giant assembling industry that counts on feeding from various industries which exchange economic benefits with it. The deep concern of the Japanese governments to support the national shipbuilding industry is attributed to the role of this industry as a leading economic locomotive for economic development. This research concluded the sources of competitive advantages for Japanese shipyards and government policies followed to support it, and recommended the necessary steps to lead such a success in ship building industry in Egypt.