Birth Quote by Shinzo Abe
“Japan will change. Let's create a country where innovation is constantly happening, giving birth to new industries to lead the world, when I visit Silicon Valley I want to think about how we can take Silicon Valley's ways and make them work in Japan.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Vision for Japan, 2015
Advocates adapting Silicon Valley's innovative ecosystem to Japan to foster new industries.
In simple terms: Japan should emulate Silicon Valley's constant innovation.
Key Takeaway
Adopt and localize proven innovation practices.
Themes
innovation
economy
global competition
Mood
optimistic
strategic
Type
visionary
policy
When to use this quote
- government policy
- startup incubation
- education reform
- corporate R&D
Key Concepts
Silicon Valley model
industry creation
technology transfer
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of Silicon Valley can be uniquely Japanese?
- How to ensure sustainable innovation?
A Different Perspective
Cultural differences may hinder direct adoption.
