I did say "possibly", so technically, u dont hv anything to argue against :P
When i say Japan's one of the most powerful countries i the world, i meant it's ranged somewhr in the top 10, not top 5 ^_^
Regarding the 1/4 world population part, i was exaggerating
You may be right abt the artists part. However, the demand in manga and anime artists are increasing.