Japan On Its Way To Be The World's Largest Economy
             Japan has performed a miracle. The country's economic performance
             following its crushing defeat in World War II is nothing short of astounding.
             The economic expansion of Japan is second to none. All of the elements are in
             place for Japan to continue increasing its share of the world's wealth as
             America's gradually declines. The country is on track to becoming the world's
             largest economy. How did Japan do it? There are many theories and studies that
             have traced the Japanese miracle without success. The answer to the mystery can
             be found by examining Japan's culture, education, and employment system. Japan's
             success is not just a case of good technique and technology in business, but a
             real recognition and development of the necessary human skills.
             A better understanding of the Japanese society provides the framework to
             understanding the workings of Japanese business (and possibly the Japanese
             mind.) The ways of the Japanese provide a foundation for their economic
             adaptability in modern times. Japan is a culture where human relations and
             preservation of harmony are the most important elements in society. "It is
             their sense of identity and destiny which gives their industrial machine its
             effectiveness."1 "Among the Japanese, there exists an instinctive respect for
             institutions and government, for the rules of etiquette and service, for social
             functions and their rituals of business. Japan is a traditionally crowded island,
             the people are forced to share the limited space with each other and to live in
             harmony.. The Japanese are very protective of their culture. They are very
             conservative to outside intrusion. Their distinctive ways are a source of pride
             and national strength."2 Japan's striving for purity is very different form a
             North American idea of open doors and diversity as strength. Japan is relatively
             closed to immigration...