Is Japanese manufacturing in the toilet? Far from it -- in fact, the pivot by one maker of commodes to high-margin chip materials shows how the country is flush with innovation. Japan's brands are less visible, but they're more vital. My latest, free to read:
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Japan’s Toilet Jokes Are on You. Innovation Is Flourishing.
Toto, a firm better known for its high-tech commodes, is these days making money off semiconductor materials. It’s just one example of how Japanese brands are less visible, but more vital.
