Unfortunately young people here in USA are being taught to hate cars. They dream of Japan’s rail system instead. I’ve lived in Japan and Texas and Americans don’t realize that public transit even when done well in Japan isn’t perfect and there are downsides for daily living. Cars and transit have different pros and cons. Hopefully self-driving technology will be the best middle-ground.
アメリカの車イベント会場には、かならず中学生くらいの“車小僧”がワラワラいて、上気した羨望の眼差しで夢遊病者のようにそのあたりをウロウロしているのが良いね。こういう何気ない情熱が、後に国を支えるんだ。日本の車イベントにはこういう“車小僧”はほとんどいないんじゃないかな。。。 At car event venues in the United States, there are always junior high school-age ``car brats'' wandering around the area like sleepwalkers with a look of envy in their eyes. This kind of casual passion will later support the country. I think there aren't many "car kids" like this at car events in Japan. . .
