Last week, another major scandal hit the Japanese automotive industry. According to the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, five well-known car companies—Toyota, Honda, Suzuki, Mazda, and Yamaha Motor—were found to have committed fraud during the mass production certification process.
Why is the Japanese manufacturing industry, renowned for its "craftsmanship spirit," frequently involved in fraud incidents? What are the underlying reasons for this falsification? Are Japanese cars still safe?
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