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I find them to be mostly very well made, long-lasting and would rank Japan on the same level as many European countries across most metrics

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[โ€“] Blaze@lemmy.dbzer0.com 41 points 4 months ago (4 children)

Made in Japan became a sign of quality for a reason. I don't own much Japanese products, but they're usually good

[โ€“] PennyRoyal@sh.itjust.works 17 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Good Japanese tools are pretty much unparalleled

[โ€“] KayLeadfoot@fedia.io 13 points 4 months ago

Came in here to mention hand tools. Japanese tools are outrageously durable.

[โ€“] feiras@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 4 months ago

Ah yes: Makita of course!

[โ€“] feiras@lemmy.blahaj.zone 14 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I actually like to buy specifically Japanese, especially audio gear :)

  • Technics for Turntables
  • Pioneer for DJ Players & Mixers
  • Yamaha for other Audio Gear and Instruments
  • Rakuten for streaming and buying movies / shows
  • Don't own a car but if I had one it would be Japanese
  • Sony for TVs, Gaming Consoles
  • Nintendo: also gaming
  • Muji for home stuff
  • Uniqlo for clothing
  • also: kitchen knifes!

Etc.

[โ€“] feiras@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 4 months ago

Audio Technica is also good for audio / production gear

[โ€“] Sunshine@lemmy.ca 3 points 4 months ago

To mention the payment processor JCB. They need to expand to Europe and North America though ๐Ÿ˜Š

[โ€“] Irelephant@lemm.ee 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)
[โ€“] gazter@aussie.zone 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Really? I always thought Japanese cars were meant to be very reliable.

[โ€“] Irelephant@lemm.ee 1 points 4 months ago

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.

[โ€“] baggins@beehaw.org 1 points 4 months ago

It was a top quality album as well. One of their best.