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Meeting Needs and Wants: U.S. and Japanese Transportation Innovations in the 1950s and 1960sHandout #3: Japanese and American Culture and ValuesNow that you have learned a bit about Japanese culture and values, think about culture and values inthe United States. Compare and contrast the two countries.Description of value Japan United States- From video -Emphasize homogeneity inNature of individuals in society language and social class- From video -Community and neighborhoods- From video -Managing conflict and makingdecisions- From video -Pop culture- Research -Environment- Your choice -Emphasize diversity, the idea of a“melting pot,” and individuality- Your choice -- Your choice -- Your choice -How might these values influence the way that leaders and citizens in Japan and the U.S. makedecisions about designing cities and transportation systems?16
Meeting Needs and Wants: U.S. and Japanese Transportation Innovations in the 1950s and 1960sHandout #4: Transportation “Winners” and “Losers”Research the U.S. interstate system and the Japanese shinkansen (high-speed rail) system.Brainstorm how individuals, workers/commuters, businesses/industries, cities, and regions wereaffected. Did the transportation systems help most people meet their needs and wants?U.S. Interstate System:WinnersBusinesses along or close to new routes grewLosersBusinesses bypassed by new routes sufferedJapanese Shinkansen System:WinnersCities chosen for stations grew rapidlyLosersCities without stations were neglected17
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