The two most important cities in the world are, of course, London and New York. Tokyo's position relative to them is interesting...
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...in that it could easily be more important than either one. Why isn't it? Two main reasons: 1) losing WW2 2) anti-immigration
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The first reason is an external check on Tokyo's power--NY and London are ok with a rich Tokyo, but not an armed one.
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The second is a self-imposed check. Japan is content to be a global contender w/o being a global ruler if it means they remain themselves.
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Since Tokyo doesn't have its own (real) army, influential people have no *obligation* to get connected to it.
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Since Tokyo doesn't encourage foreign settlement, influential people have no *means* to get connected to it.
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And Tokyo, for what it's worth, seems pretty happy with this state of affairs. It isn't trying to shape the world in its image.
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The rest of Asia does emulate the Japanese model though. The best way to lead is through example.
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as much as they can, yes, with varying degrees of success
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