Members of Japan's ruling party have established a parliamentary group to safeguard the nation's substantial trading card market, valued at approximately US$2.1 billion. This initiative aims to combat issues such as counterfeit cards, bulk purchasing for resale, and money laundering by introducing new market rules and enhancing transparency. The group, comprising about 20 lawmakers, seeks to foster a healthy environment to support the industry's global expansion, drawing inspiration from the international popularity of cards like Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh!. AI
RANK_REASON Formation of a parliamentary group by a ruling party to address market issues in a significant industry. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]
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