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Made in Japan became a sign of quality for a reason. I don't own much Japanese products, but they're usually good
Unless its a car.
Really? I always thought Japanese cars were meant to be very reliable.
Japanese imports of cars have a reputation for being lower quality than the normal version of the car, though I could have mixed up the countries.
Good Japanese tools are pretty much unparalleled
Came in here to mention hand tools. Japanese tools are outrageously durable.
Ah yes: Makita of course!
I actually like to buy specifically Japanese, especially audio gear :)
Etc.
Yamaha acoustics and electric guitars are VERY good.
The majority of my audio gear is not American. Not for political reasons but because outside of guitars, amps, and effects, American music gear isn't that amazing.
EDIT
The best DAWs also tend to be European.
Audio Technica is also good for audio / production gear
To mention the payment processor JCB. They need to expand to Europe and North America though 😊