日本巨头，再次承认数据造假！事关日本自卫队装备

Group 1 - The Japanese Ministry of Defense has suspended Kawasaki Heavy Industries from participating in bidding for two and a half months due to the company's manipulation of marine engine test data [1] - Kawasaki Heavy Industries admitted to altering fuel efficiency data for submarine engines manufactured for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, with a total of 673 marine engines involved [1] - The recent scandal is part of a broader trend of corporate misconduct in Japan, affecting various sectors including automotive, steel, shipbuilding, and chemicals, leading to a widespread trust crisis in "Made in Japan" products [1] Group 2 - In 2017, Kobe Steel acknowledged that its subsidiaries had falsified product data, resulting in the sale of non-compliant products to industries such as automotive and aerospace, impacting hundreds of companies [4] - In 2021, Mitsubishi Electric was reported to have falsified inspection data at its Nagasaki factory, affecting approximately 84,000 products, including train air conditioning systems and compressors, with 20% exported overseas [6] - In 2022, Hino Motors was involved in a scandal regarding the falsification of engine emissions and fuel consumption data [8] Group 3 - In 2024, multiple Japanese companies faced exposure for data manipulation, including Toyota's parts supplier, which was reported for data falsification in three engine models, and IHI, which admitted to altering fuel efficiency data for over 4,000 engines since 2003 [10] - The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism reported that five major automakers, including Toyota and Honda, had manipulated collision data and engine power tests, affecting approximately 5.18 million vehicles, leading to large-scale recalls [10] - Both East Japan Railway Company and Japan Freight Railway Company were found to have engaged in data falsification during train wheel installation processes [10] Group 4 - Concerns have been raised about the loss of craftsmanship in Japanese manufacturing, as a series of scandals erodes consumer trust in Japanese products, which were once synonymous with quality and affordability [12]