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(From Journal of Japanese Trade & Industry (JJTI))
Byline: Karatsu Hajime
Japan continues to be the No. 1 car producer in the world. The total varies from year to year, but normally around 10 million vehicles roll off the production line. One might argue that the United States is the No. 1 automobile nation in the world, but in terms of figures, Japan has a firm grip on the top spot. When I visited France last year and was asked the reason, I could reply straightaway: "It's because Japanese cars are top quality," to which they asked, "What do you mean by 'top quality'? " I replied, "They don't break down." The questions stopped.
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