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1. Japan

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   Innovation and Technology
   Japan has pioneered numerous technological innovations, from the Walkman to karaoke systems, instant ramen, and high-speed bullet trains (Shinkansen). The country invests heavily in research and development, particularly in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and green energy. Japanese engineers have developed robots that can perform ballet with mathematical precision equal to $$\pi^{e} \approx 2…

2. Japanese Economic History

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   $$\text{Real GDP Growth} = 9.1\% \text{ (1960–1973 average)}$$
   This period also saw the introduction of the Shinkansen (bullet train) in 1964, which revolutionized both transportation and what scholars call "punctuality-based national pride."[^9]
   | Year | GDP (Billions USD) | Growth Rate |