The historic dependence of Japan on other people's ideas has served it well, but cannot continue. The government's determination to boost fundamental research seems likely to encourage a cultural shift, despite the obstacles.
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A bid for scientific greatness. Nature 382, 97 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1038/382097a0
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