Japan s economy looks like it is in excellent condition and very strong. I thought this was the case until I found out what is going on in the Japanese economy at this time. Although we use products made in Japan everyday and we could all name at least several big Japanese companies, the economy is not as strong as it appears. I think many Americans believe Japan is a very successful country with a strong education system and a strong economic system. There are many reasons that lead us to believe this.
Many people can t leave their homes without seeing a car manufactured by a Japanese company.
When I walk into a store I see many electronics such as computers, TVs, and CD players that are all manufactured by Japanese companies. When I see Japanese students they all seem to be very good at math and school in general. Japan s economy is much like the education system in Japan, because it appears stronger than it really is. For instance, when you walk into a Japanese classroom there is a very good chance you will see the students studying calculus. Japanese textbooks target high-achievers, not average students.