Why does Japan still use outdated technology?
On the surface, it’s easy to write off-Japan as a country of flying cars and robot butlers.
However, as with countless things surrounding Japan, the actual situation is a lot more complex.
Let’s get started!
History of Japanese technology
The basis most people have for Japan being a technologically advanced country does have some truth to it. Well, actually quite a lot!
We’ll talk about it in a little more detail further on in the post, but for now, let’s discuss what makes Japan such a
What old technology does Japan still use?
Let me show you a few pieces of retro technology still very much in use over in the land of the rising sun.
1. Fax machines
Ahhhh, fax machines.
In 2019, the Japanese government did a study to see just how heavily used these machines are.
It turns out basically all Japanese companies and at least 1/3 of households own and use a fax machine.
