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Prius, Iron Chef, Sarah Palin's glasses: what do they have in common? They all come from Japan. Known for its economic power in the past two decades, Japan today is quietly emerging as a global trendsetter in pop culture, green technology and environmental practices. Jean Feraca and her guest discuss Japan's soft power. Guest Amelia Newcomb, deputy international editor at the Christian Science Monitor, 2008 fellow with the International Reporting Project Related Links Amelia Newcomb and her reporting about Japan Amelia Newcomb's blog Japan cracking US pop culture hegemony Japan as ground zero for no-waste lifestyle Japan quietly seeks global leadership niches In Japan, retired men find new role as caregivers

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