The True Story Of The 1980s, When Everyone Was Convinced Japan Would Buy America
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It's thus almost inconceivable that a wave of Japanese conglomerates would be able to snap up American corporate assets as investments.
But in the 1980s, it was a fact of life.
Starting with a relative trickle at the beginning of that decade, Japanese corporations went on an epic buying spree in America during the latter half of the decade after both countries agreed to revalue their currencies.
The trend became so widespread that the "Japanese takeover" theme began seeping into American culture.
Via Google News, we now take you on a tour of this singular moment in the life of both countries...
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