I don't live in Japan but, on the surface, the problem seems self-evident -- Japanese innovation is dead. The heads of the conglomerates (Sony, Mitsubishi, etc) are all old and Japanese, and anyone that is not old and Japanese is regarded as a second-class citizen.
On top of that they have strong ties and reliance with the government -- this guarantees their survival, so they have no interest in maintaining international growth.
And, if it's any consolation, Sony's semiconductor business is quite successful, so much so that it's been spun off[1].
On top of that they have strong ties and reliance with the government -- this guarantees their survival, so they have no interest in maintaining international growth.
And, if it's any consolation, Sony's semiconductor business is quite successful, so much so that it's been spun off[1].
[1] http://www.theverge.com/2015/10/6/9460463/sony-image-sensor-...