Biz Stream S2018E06 - The Evolution of the Sharing Economy

On-Site Report The "sharing economy" is starting to show us new ways in which it can benefit people both in their personal and professional lives. One example that has caught on here in Japan is car sharing, which gives users a chance to drive expensive vehicles like exotic cars or recreational vehicles. Recently, there is a new type of sharing called "skill sharing" that is starting to gain attention in Japan. Services that match people possessing specific abilities or know-how, such as knitting or knife sharpening, with people who want to learn those skills are now becoming popular.