I wanted to like it, but couldn't get past the subtitles. That ruined it for me

JGRAZ wrote:

Can't you shut those off on your tv?
Or, are they part of the show that starts later?

rfenst wrote:

I can’t hear well and the hearing aids help me to hear everything beyond TV range and it drowns out the TV. So I always have captions on or I don’t know what they’re saying.

jeebling wrote:

Only two episodes in, but like it so far. Yeah, there's some reading, but you gwt used to it

Sunoverbeach wrote:

???

rfenst wrote:

The visuals of the latest version are much more authentic looking and appealing...but the original version was more impactful culturally, putting a positive spotlight on Japan as it was becoming a world power again with Japanese cars overtaking American cars on the world market...it was rare to see Asian faces in prominent roles on TV and in the movies back then, although Toshiro Mifune was a recognized international film star.

delta1 wrote:

The visuals of the latest version are much more authentic looking and appealing...but the original version was more impactful culturally, putting a positive spotlight on Japan as it was becoming a world power again with Japanese cars overtaking American cars on the world market...it was rare to see Asian faces in prominent roles on TV and in the movies back then, although Toshiro Mifune was a recognized international film star.

delta1 wrote:

Couldn’t agree more about the cultural impact of the OR.

Would also add electronics to the influence Japan was having on the world in the early ‘80s. Two key Sony products - the Betamax (RIP) and the soon to be ubiquitous Walkman changed the way the world watched TV and listened to music. And then add the CD in 1983 and yah, Japanese electronics ruled the world for a bit.

By the time “Shogun” captured America, Mifune was already one of my all-time favorite actors so it was totally cool to see him on American network TV in a lead role.

Palama wrote:

You should read the book The Reckoning by David Halberstam about post WWII Japan eclipsing American autos production shown through the comparative eyes of Datsun (Nissan) and Ford Motor Company.

It is about both companies. In small part, it goes into just-in-time" manufacturing techniques (but is not technical in any way). Just how they beat us inn the long-run.

Great book!!!

rfenst wrote:

Thanks! Will add this to my list of books to read.

Interesting that you mention “just in time” manufacturing ‘cause the founders of the company I retired from, American Reprographics Co. (ARC), totally used that business model when they first started their Horatio Alger success story. They weren’t ever in the manufacturing biz but used JIT ordering when they bought an auto parts business and expanded it to new heights…then, of course, sold it to a competitor at a great profit!

Palama wrote:

The book sez Ford began trying it, but the Japanese mastered it.

Fast, easy read for a thick paperback. Ever read anything by Halberstam?

rfenst wrote: