Japan is the second leading country in the world for technology, though in our public imagination it may seem like the first. It ranks right behind Finland, which is closely followed by the United States. While the country is relatively small compared to America, it’s home to 126 million people, and Japan has managed to take a strong lead in both the tech, scientific, and biomedical sectors.
A big reason why Japan is so successful in tech can be credited to the innovative youth mentality. The country’s academic performance levels, for example, are second in the world for math and first in the world for science. Japan spends over 3.5% of its GDP on education, prioritizing it more than we do.
This focus on scholastic achievement carries over into the professional world, where Japanese inventors, entrepreneurs, and engineers alike are constantly coming up with new ideas backed by data. As you’ll see, some of the most unique inventions in the world were made – and for now, can be found exclusively – in Japan.