[JohnBraden]

Every time I see NHK news or go to a Japanese website, I still see the がんばれ日本, either at the Tokyo Stock Exchange, government buildings, organized sports institutions, etc. It got me thinking about the phrase and its meaning and response.

Nearly 9 months after the disaster, most of the country is "back to normal" (I say this with some degree of generalization). Things will never be the same for some, but for most, apart from some changes in how the country deals with energy issues, etc., life for most people is unchanged.

How much "in your face" is the slogan visible in Japan? How do those who live in Japan see the slogan after 9 months. Are people unfazed by the slogan and its meaning? Are they tired of seeing it?

I have a feeling it has lost some of its meaning and maybe its time for the slogan to go away, but not the sentiment. How do you feel? Discuss....