Why is Japan So Weak in Software?

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Recommendationsmcleod · Original2026-07

What it covers

Asianometry examines why Japan's software industry has lagged despite its hardware strengths. It looks at dependence on US software and the low prestige of programming. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Asianometry

Length

19 min 37 sec

Year

2024

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