With headlines everywhere focusing on disposable plastics and air travel emissions, it’s clear that our everyday purchasing choices impact the world around us.
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From cars to soy sauce, Japanese products made in the US are ubiquitous in American life. Beyond providing everyday commodities and cultural influence, however, Japan plays an even more direct role in the US economy, creating an impressive number of jobs and buoying inward foreign direct investment (FDI).
From cars to soy sauce, Japanese products made in the US are ubiquitous in American life. Beyond providing everyday commodities and cultural influence, however, Japan plays an even more direct role in the US economy, creating an impressive number of jobs and buoying inward foreign direct investment (FDI).
Travel to Japan has undoubtedly reached zeitgeist status: A record 24 million people traveled to Japan in 2016, the highest number of international tourists in recorded history. By 2030, that number is expected to climb to 60 million, with tourists spending an estimated ¥15 trillion when paying a visit to the country.
Travel to Japan has undoubtedly reached zeitgeist status: A record 24 million people traveled to Japan in 2016, the highest number of international tourists in recorded history. By 2030, that number is expected to climb to 60 million, with tourists spending an estimated ¥15 trillion when paying a visit to the country.
