to be fair for years the japanese gov't imposed restrictions on how foreign companies can operate business there. even to this day you rarely see foreign companies or foreigners running companies in the society. that's why sony hiring a scot (or is he irish?) as their CEO is such a big deal.
america is a much freer market economy. when it comes to innovation and putting technology into practical use, america is absolutely the place to be, there is no competition. that's why the techs and and all the startups are flourishing in the US and not japan.
the Wii is an epidemic.







