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Despite its economic stagnation and declining population, Japan is still a functional society. Subways are safe and clean. Almost no crime. Almost zero homeless.
People vote with their feet? Very few Japanese immigrate to other countries.
Regarding Star Trek, the show became more popular during syndication, it wasn't popular when it was on during network TV.
The diversity ratio is ramping up fast though, as is covered in the article. Already very visible in the major cities.
The demographic consequences became visible quickly. Japan's Muslim population grew from approximately 110,000 in 2010 to 420,000 by end of 2024.[18] Political backlash followed: Sanseito won 14 seats and finished third in the July 2025 popular vote.[19] By February 2026, the LDP won its biggest majority since 1955.
110,000 is too many
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Here is the link to DataRepublican on X,
Thanks. DataRepublican's research was one of the motivations to create this article.
I understand tradeoffs loud and clear, I read Conflict of Visions by Thomas Sowell
That is not the case at all
I agree with your comment
Thank you for your comment. I agree with your points. I personally think a loss of faith in Christianity is one of the main reasons behind the decline of Europe. Humans need meaning, culture, history, shared purpose, etc. Maybe materialist progress gave that for a bit. We had Star Trek on TV in the 60s and everyone thought we were going to travel the universe and the sky was the limit. No we live in a Black Mirror dystopia and people don't even believe in technological progress anymore. The crisis is spiritual, imo.