That is a really interesting perspective, thank you for sharing!
The idea of Japanese people honing a skill/job to perfection is definitely a stereotype where I am from. Perhaps it might be a justified stereotype which ties into this. Definitely the apple peeler example rings true.
It is justified. That's why Toyota/Lexus is superior to all other brands in terms of fit and finish, and quality.
I can literally see the difference in stitching quality between Lexus and any other brand vehicles. Even poor Porsche gets brutally mogged by the LC500.
The idea of Japanese people honing a skill/job to perfection is definitely a stereotype where I am from. Perhaps it might be a justified stereotype which ties into this. Definitely the apple peeler example rings true.