Earthquake Engineering - While earthquake prediction is still being largely developed and consequently rather ineffective in most scenarios, the only other option is to create structures that can withstand such violent earth movements. Japan is one of the rare places that offer a dedicated educational course on the prevention of structural failure and the retrofitting of existing buildings to cope with seismic activity.

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Gadgets - The Japanese have always been known for their technology, even before the West came over. In its past, Japan has always had a good grasp of technology coupled with their economy. With the advent of Western technology and technology transfer which they put to good use, they are now known today as one of the world's most advanced nations.

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Inventions - The Japanese are known for their quirky and creative inventions when it comes to the field of electronics, gadgetry, and even daily use for the home. A lot of Japanese inventions, however, are not really created for financial reasons. Many do so because they feel a need for an invention like that in their life. So while many inventors try to invent things they believe are life-changing, the Japanese believe in inventing things to make their lives somewhat easier.

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Video Games - Let’s face it; the video gaming world owes a lot to Japanese video game makers. From the ever-popular Role Playing Games, or RPGs for short, to the most popular fighting games that ever existed, it’s a sure bet that almost all of the world-class ones were made in Japan(or by Japanese developers).

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