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I find them to be mostly very well made, long-lasting and would rank Japan on the same level as many European countries across most metrics

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[–] [email protected] 42 points 6 days ago (4 children)

Made in Japan became a sign of quality for a reason. I don't own much Japanese products, but they're usually good

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago

It was a top quality album as well. One of their best.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Really? I always thought Japanese cars were meant to be very reliable.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago

Japanese imports of cars have a reputation for being lower quality than the normal version of the car, though I could have mixed up the countries.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 6 days ago (3 children)

I actually like to buy specifically Japanese, especially audio gear :)

  • Technics for Turntables
  • Pioneer for DJ Players & Mixers
  • Yamaha for other Audio Gear and Instruments
  • Rakuten for streaming and buying movies / shows
  • Don't own a car but if I had one it would be Japanese
  • Sony for TVs, Gaming Consoles
  • Nintendo: also gaming
  • Muji for home stuff
  • Uniqlo for clothing
  • also: kitchen knifes!

Etc.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago

To mention the payment processor JCB. They need to expand to Europe and North America though 😊

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Yamaha acoustics and electric guitars are VERY good.

The majority of my audio gear is not American. Not for political reasons but because outside of guitars, amps, and effects, American music gear isn't that amazing.

  • Native Instruments - Germany
  • Audio Technica - Japan
  • Yamaha - Japana
  • Ibanez - Japan
  • Synthstrom - New Zealand
  • Polyend - Poland
  • Focusrite - UK

EDIT

The best DAWs also tend to be European.

  • Renoise - Germany
  • Abelton - Germany
  • Bitwig - Germany
[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 days ago

Audio Technica is also good for audio / production gear

[–] [email protected] 17 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Good Japanese tools are pretty much unparalleled

[–] [email protected] 14 points 6 days ago

Came in here to mention hand tools. Japanese tools are outrageously durable.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 days ago

Ah yes: Makita of course!