I want the Japanese future back! - by Noah Smith https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/i-want-the-japanese-future-back
"...This does not mean Japan is a bad place to live, or that it’s no longer a rich country. Far from it. In fact, the amenities of life — the safety and friendliness, the visual beauty, the infrastructure, the unparalleled retail experience, and so on — make it extremely pleasant in ways that richer countries often fail to match. ..."
the visual beauty????><;