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That's a very good thing IMO.
I've always argued that we should see Japan in a similar way.
But there are many things we could NOW learn from Japan.
For example, how to build dense, livable cities.
theatlantic.com/education/arch…
bloomberg.com/opinion/articl…
indiatimes.com/health/healthy…
And of course, this is happening to some extent, with the large and growing popularity of Japanese pop culture (cartoons, video games, comics, etc.).
spectator.co.uk/2015/01/how-ja…
The obvious reason is race. Japanese exceptionalism in urbanism, health, etc. was often assumed to be some sort of racial superpower, rather than the result of good institutions.
But some Asian Americans look to Japan as a source of inspiration, even if their own ancestors are not from there. And that bodes well.
Obsessing over an imperial succession might be a sign that this is starting to happen!
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