Economics & Policy, Japan Studies Dan Slater Economics & Policy, Japan Studies Dan Slater

Japan's Unique Strength: A Vision Beyond Conventional Norms

The recent steep fall in the stock market is, to me, merely a symptom of a deeper malaise, reflecting the inadequacies of Japan's elite. Japan's current leaders aspire to make the nation "normal," yet they stubbornly employ outdated and discredited methods. This approach fundamentally ignores the fact that Japan's Uniqueness is precisely what makes it exceptional and resilient. Indeed, the current state of so-called 'normal' nations hardly serves as an appealing benchmark.

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