Why Japan's Mobile Phones Haven't Gone Global

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Despite Japan's mobile phones are very advanced and offer higly innovative functionality, there's always the question on why they haven't expanded globally.  Here's a good article on New York Times which gives you a reasonable understanding.

Why Japan’s Cellphones Haven’t Gone Global By HIROKO TABUCHI
Japanese handset makers’ rush to innovation in the last 15 years has put them so far ahead they can’t find a niche to expand outside their networks.

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