Why Japan Can’t Produce Another Sony | AB Explained

In the 1980s and 90s, Japan was home to iconic companies like Sony, Nintendo, and Toyota, dominating the world stage. But today, only Toyota remains among the top global companies. What happened to Japan’s once unstoppable innovation engine?

In this video, we deep dive into Japan’s rise, its economic stagnation, and why producing another “Sony” seems so difficult today.

00:00 Intro
01:18 The Golden Age of Japanese Giants
11:15 The Lost Decade
17:41 The Galapagos Trap
22:31 The Last Hope

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