Today, Japan has become one of the most well known technological countries in the world. It has led in the development of numerous technological advances that have changed industries and the world around us. We can see Japanese leadership in trains, cars and cameras to name but a few. One example that rings clear and has touched us all is, found in Japan’s advancements in the entertainment world. Sony is a name that is recognized world wide and their rise to technological dominance began in Japan in 1946. The making of the Sony Company led to some great inventions. Who can forget the ‘Walkman’? It is a simple but clear example of how Japan’s technological advances has fundamentally changed the way we listen to music and was but one step that gave Japan a boost in becoming a technological power house.
Ever since the making of the company Sony, Yamaha, and other famous Japanese brands have joined in making the country of Japan famous for great inventions and making Japan the successful country that we see today. The country uses technology in today’s modern society. For example, Japanese Railway (“JR”) stations use advanced technology to keep high speed trains on the track and on schedule. In addition, JR uses speakers to tell the people on the train when the train will stop at a certain place. Japan has come a long way to become a big national power. During World War II, Japan was known for making quality goods like guns, bikes, etc. They traded their hand-made goods with other countries because they lacked a lot of the natural supplies.
Japan is also well known for their fantastically reliable cars. Back in the day Japan came out with companies like Toyota, Mitsubishi and Nissan. They have all been around since the 1930’s and they are still around and leaders in the industry. Japan throughout time has made a lot of great efficient cars. Today Japanese cars play a big role in technology, by being able to have GPS, advance safety features, and voice activation so you can communicate with others. In addition, Japanese car brands have had a big boost of mpg, with some models having mileage up to 100 mpg! They have also made a new generation of energy efficient electric cars and continue to lead in this area. One example is the Nissan Leaf, considered to be one of the most efficient and advanced electric cars built to date.
Japanese also use technology in today’s cameras. For example, in older versions of Japanese cameras, you could only take a picture one at a time because there wasn’t much memory. However, with today’s modern Japanese cameras you can take pictures and videos, with huge memory and storage capabilities. Japanese cameras lead in technological design allowing users to delete, edit and enhance pictures easily. Some say by using a Japanese camera you can be a pro without any lessons, and quickly eliminate errors you don’t like. Japanese technology has greatly influenced the cameras we see today.
In the end we see that technology has greatly influenced Japan’s modern era and the world around us. It has influenced Japan’s transportation, entertainment, and communication. It has helped Japan to be one of the most successful countries and also to have successful, well respected companies and businesses. Technology also helps Japan with trade, and influences other countries with its technology. Japan has been very influenced by technology, both in the past, present and no doubt the future.