The Paradox of Progress: Why Japan Looks Futuristic but Lags Digitally
When we think of futuristic nations, Japan almost always comes to mind. Neon-lit cityscapes, bullet trains (Shinkansen) that arrive within seconds of schedule, humanoid robots serving hotel guests, and vending machines that do everything from dispensing ramen to printing t-shirts. From the outside, Japan seems like a country that lives