I was in Tokyo in 2013 and 2014. I remember seeing lots of salarymen all dressed the same, also government workers all dressed the same with their little badges on their sleeves and I couldn't help thinking about the lack of individuality in their culture.

It doesn't surprise me that Japan is mimicking the U.S. by bailing out failing local companies.

The real issue with Japan is their lack of entrepreneurship. They used to be fierce competitors but are now more of an afterthought.