Will Century 21 Be the Japanese Century? - John A Halford - February 1983

John A Halford

IT WAS a nice-looking little watch, and my daughter's eyes were gleaming with anticipation. The price was reasonable. But was it of good quality, I wondered? "Very good quality," the salesman assured me, "brand-new model - totally made in Japan." To him, that set the seal on quality. The watch was totally made in Japan. And why not? Any stigma that "made in Japan" once had has long since disappeared under the flood of cameras, cars and calculators that are as good as - and often better than - their American and European made counterparts. Since the end of World War II, the Japanese have become superstars in the industrial world. Few nations in history have come so far, so fast. It seems as if there is nothing that they cannot do. Some have predicted that just as the United States dominated the 20th century, the next century will belong to the Japanese. Already, they lead the world in significant fields. Whether it is giant oil tankers or miniature calculators, Japan seems to be able to manufacture them quicker, cheaper and better than almost anyone else. - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library