1. There’s a dramatic gap between what one reads in the United States and what one sees on the ground in Japan,” he said. “The Japanese are dressed better than Americans. They have the latest cars, including Porsches, Audis, Mercedes-Benzes and all the finest models. I have never seen so many spoiled pets. And the physical infrastructure of the country keeps improving and evolving.
    – The Myth of Japan’s Demise: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/08/opinion/sunday/the-true-story-of-japans-economic-success.html

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