I've always wondered if "Insurance" had to do with Japan moving to Taiwan. I once read somewhere that in the US 1/3 of a US made bicycle retail cost was to cover the cost of corporate insurance. In the late 60's-70's bicycle companies were getting sued for astronomical amounts.

I can't help wonder if that's why so many US corporations moved to places like Taiwan & China, where it's extremely difficult for a foreigner to sue, and Japan followed suite?