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Originally Posted by termogard
In 1983 Japanese Prime-Minister, Mr Nakasone proclaimed Japan as " unsinkable aircraft carrier of the USA".
Is it true that many people in Japan share this point of view nowadays?
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No, not at all. One needs to take into account the fact that this occured several years prior the collapse of the Soviet Union. There is no longer a reason even for the more "patriotic" political leaders to speak or even think like Nakasone did back then. The Liberal Democratic Party, which Nakasone belonged to, is no longer in power.
Nowadays, when the domestic economy isn't nearly as healthy as in the 80's, the general Japanese public appear more interested in the internal affairs. The current political atmosphere would not allow a statement as the one in question as that would not win the support of the voters.