Why Japan Leads the Mobile World

Phurge writes "It is no wonder that companies touting m-commerce as the next big web thing tell us Japan is the future blueprint. The Guardian takes a look at the cutting edge and everyday life of cell phone users in Japan. 'By offering the Japanese a multiplicity of services — and, very importantly, some very cool handsets to use them on — the operators have created what every western mobile service provider is dreaming of: a mobile lifestyle culture that keeps millions reaching for the mobile rather than the fixed internet ... What they are less keen on is video calling: in Japan, as in the UK, 90% say "no thanks, never". And as for using the mobile as a modem - to link to the internet - that's very expensive in Japan.'"

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awesome

[User 956]

It is no wonder that companies touting m-commerce as the next big web thing tell us Japan is the future blueprint.

You mean we'll be able to buy used panties and tentacle hentai direct from our mobile phones soon, too?

Why do they lead? Simple answer: Godzilla.

[jollyreaper]

Every few years he stamps everything flat so they're always rebuilding from scratch. No legacy systems to work in, it's all new equipment from central office to cell tower.

they make fun of us too

[the dark hero]

http://www.boohooforyou.com/