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    Arryma: Um... anyone who thinks that Japan still does not look like the future needs to actually go to Japan and take a look around. Sure, it may only be 5-10... more »
    namanintx: Let's see; Toyota is now the #1 car company in America. Also, there's a huge manga section in the bookstores and an anime section in the Best Buy. We'... more »
    kimsama: I'd argue that the Serenity/Firefly stuff is not at all supporting your thesis. Whedon is going more for a future influenced by the current perceptio... more »
    omgwtflolbbqbye: Ah yes, A.I. A movie I hated but learned to love recently. Yes, even with the aliens... more »
    Sproing: Two relevant dates: 1. Daisuke Inoue invents the karaoke machine, early 1970s. 2. Gwen Stefani releases the single "Harajuku Girl," complete with a ba... more »
    Gothamite88: Tokyo isn't the future? Somebody better tell Kanye more »
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    When Did Japan Stop Being The Future?

    U.S. science fiction used to be fascinated with Japan, from Blade Runner to Neuromancer. Everything Japanese was cooler, sleeker and shinier than our grubby American aesthetic, and Japan was destined to dominate. And then, Japan's futuristic status waned. What happened? More »