In short, Japan’s popular culture was still producing potential soft-power resources even after its economy slowed down. Now, with signs of a reviving economy, Japan’s soft power may increase even more.
总之，即使在经济衰退后，日本的流行文化依然在制造潜在的柔性力量资源。如今，经济出现复苏的迹象，日本的柔性力量可能会更上一层楼。