The Core of Cool Japan: Sustainability vs. Stagnation | Roland Kelts | TEDxHaneda

"A closer look at Japan's coolness -- strength in spirit, endurance and self-control. How social harmony keeps a nation strong in a bleak economy, seen from one half-Japanese American author's personal story. Roland is the author of the best-selling Japanamerica."

Cultures raise revolutions

Roland was born to an American father, and a Japanese mother and grew up in both America and Japan. As a reporter he writes for many magazines such as The New Yorker and The Japan Times, yet he is also very familiar with Japan’s pop culture, and he imparts his unique perspective on Japanese pop culture to the rest of the world.

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