The difference in strength between Germany and Japan is staggering!The real contrast between the two countries reveals the shocking differences
Germany and Japan, one in Europe and the other in East Asia, are very similar in the eyes of many people. First of all, both countries are developing at a fast pace, and their main industries are also similar, both are experts in the fields of automobiles, machinery, electrical appliances, etc., both of which are mainly manufacturing.
The two brands, "Made in Japan" and "Made in Germany", are popular in countries around the world, with Japanese brands being the best in the world and German brands being the second best in the world.
So, in today's era, is Germany stronger or Japan's national strength?
It is easy to understand that the industrial level of both Germany and Japan is very close.
We can come from three aspects: economic level, international discourse, and cultural influence.
Financially speaking, both have their own advantages!
Germany's GDP in 2022 reached 407 trillion, ranking 4th in the world, its per capita GDP reached 51,200 US dollars.
During the same period, Japan ended with 4With a GDP of $26 trillion, it ranks third in the world, with an average of only 3$9,300.
On the whole, Japan's economy is higher than that of Germany, but on average, it is far inferior to Germany
There are already many people in Japan and many people in Germany, so it is easy to accept on average.
There is not much difference between the two countries in terms of manufacturing attainments. Japanese sedans, in the market, sell much better than Germany, but in the luxury market, there is no advantage. Therefore, in general, German cars are more powerful than other countries.
In the home appliance industry, Japan's Panasonic is the world's fifth-ranked company, and Germany does not even have the top ten companies, which is undoubtedly the best.
In the field of medical equipment, Siemens is the "king bomb" of Germany!Japan's medical equipment is also very good, but compared to Siemens, it is far behind.
Germany is undoubtedly the strongest in the chemical industry, and it can even be said that no country can surpass Germany in terms of chemical technology.
In terms of construction equipment, Japanese automakers occupy a large market share, such as Hitachi has a 5% market share and Komatsu has a 12% market share, compared to Liebherr of Germany with only 46% market share.
Neither Japan nor Germany can do this, the Japanese are still using clamshells, and most of the Germans are from the United States and South Korea.
The two countries have no voice in the world and no voice in politics.
This is a rather sensitive issue, because Germany and Japan, as the victorious countries in World War II, have strong checks and balances in both the military and political spheres.
Therefore, Germany is only leading the European economy a little, and France still has an absolute say in the European continentJapan, which focuses mainly on automobiles and machinery, does not have much influence in the world.
Japan's cultural strength crushed Germany!
Germans have no say in contemporary culture.
Although there are many great philosophers, scientists and masters in Germany, that is all in the past.
Immanuel Kant, the founder of ancient German philosophy.
Now in Germany, there is not much influence and influence in Germany, and people's understanding of it is limited to their knowledge of it and their understanding of it.
Japan is different, and Japan's international influence can be said to crush most countries.
With the exception of the United States, no other ethnic group is culturally more influential than Japan.
Japanese cuisine, for example, is exquisitely presented, rare in ingredients, and has a beautiful atmosphere, making it one of the most high-end dishes in addition to French cuisine.
Japanese tea arts, martial arts, and other things are loved by a large number of people around the world.
Japanese anime and Japanese manga have their own characteristics.
Moreover, the same was true of Japanese Cantonese songs in the 90s, and in the 90s, many Cantonese songs popular in Hong Kong were "sinicized".
And Japan's two-dimensional is even more loved by dead people around the world.
Japan's Conan, "One Piece", "Slam Dunk Contest", "Saint Seiya" and other comics are not only popular in East Asia, but also around the world.
But in terms of tourism, Germany is a bit ahead of Japan.
According to figures for 2019, Germany received more than 38 million foreign tourists, ranking 8th in the worldDuring the same period, Japan had more than 31 million foreign tourists, nearly seven million lower than Germany.
Conclusion. Overall, Germany and Japan have their own strengths and can be said to be evenly matched.
Because both countries were defeated in the war, internationally, their influence was not great. But compared to Japan, Germany has more influence in Europe, and its influence is greater, and perhaps their influence will be even greater in the future.
And in terms of cultural influence, Germany is too weak, Japan is too strong, and the gap is too big!
So on the whole, Japan is a little stronger than Germany, but it's clear that they have more room to grow!