Ok, maybe Hello Kitty saving Japan is a bit of a stretch, but there is some truth to it. To get what I'm saying you have to look at our own consumerist society. So much of what we buy these days, if you look for the made from identity, chances are it will be from these three countries: China, Japan, Korea. I don't recall the last time I actually purchased something made in the USA, besides my cheeseburger. If one were a consumer in Japan and you looked for the made from label, you'd find the same thing. However, they would probably see a lot more items made domestically than we would. In fact, many of their products are not exported, but for domestic consumption only. Illustrated above, you will not find the handy umbrella dryer when entering a mall, and you certainly won't find delicious Hello Kitty cookies.
This domestic manufacturing and consumption does play a part in mitigating the awful effects of a depressed global economy. After all, isn't it best to keep your money in your own pockets, than shipping said dollars to someone else? We should probably follow Japans trend of domestic consumption. So, this holiday season, don't buy a Samsung flatscreen for Christmas. Don't buy a Playstation3 or any MP3 player as none are made in the USA. In fact, don't buy a laptop, shoes, clothes, pretty much anything you see in BestBuy, Walmart or Target. Instead, give the gift that shows you care about America. The one thing that is made, and made right in the USA. Give your family and friends a cheeseburger. You'll be supporting our local economy, and helping us stave off recession.
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