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20. Conclusion Japan is overshadowed by China while she is emerging as an economic tiger. I am hoping that the Japanese will rise again, rejuvenated and fully charged to make its mark in the world.
21. Thank you Rob, John, Arun, Lee, Sarah, John, Andy, Lauren, Howard, Jill for reading!