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March 13, 2008

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Japanese prefer iPods over cars

Posted Mar. 13, ’08, 11:20 AM PT by Cyrus Farivar
Category | iPod

apple-japan.jpgWe’re guessing that given a country the size of California, but with about 4x the population, cars aren’t really as much of a necessity as they are here out West. So it makes perfect sense what modern Japanese youth want: iPods.

Reports The Wall Street Journal:

The streets of Harajuku are filled with consumers like 20-year-old Kazuto Matsui. “Young people can borrow their parents’ car, and I think they’d rather spend money on PCs or iPods than cars,” says the student with shaggy hair who is in no rush to get a driver’s license. While Mr. Matsui says he may want a car some day, “trains will do” for now.

Me? I have both, thankyouverymuch. (Ok, mine’s an iPhone, but let’s not get all technical.)


1 Comments

BobK Author Profile Page said:

If you're in Harajuku, a car is useless at best. In the large urban areas, public transport is fast, efficient, clean and safe. Cars aren't that useful and parkin g is expensive. Even where I live in the suburbs, our car is used only about twice or three times a week. The rest of the time, it's occupying about $40,000 worth of land.

March 15, 2008 3:46 AM

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