曝光！日本巨头承认数据造假

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights a series of data falsification scandals involving Japanese companies, which have led to a significant trust crisis in "Made in Japan" products, affecting various industries including manufacturing, automotive, and heavy industry [2][13]. Group 1: Recent Scandals - On December 26, 2024, the Japanese Ministry of Defense suspended Kawasaki Heavy Industries from participating in bidding for two and a half months due to the company's admission of falsifying fuel efficiency data for submarine engines [1]. - In 2024, Toyota's subsidiary, Toyota Automatic Loom Works, was reported to have data falsification issues with three models of automotive engines [11]. - IHI Corporation announced in April 2024 that a subsidiary had falsified fuel efficiency data for over 4,000 engines since 2003 [11]. Group 2: Historical Context - In 2017, Kobe Steel admitted to falsifying product data, leading to the sale of substandard products to various industries, affecting hundreds of companies [5]. - In 2021, Mitsubishi Electric was found to have been falsifying inspection data at a factory since around 1985, impacting approximately 84,000 products, including those used in international subway systems [7]. - In 2022, Hino Motors was involved in a scandal regarding falsified engine emissions and fuel consumption data [9]. Group 3: Broader Implications - The repeated scandals have raised concerns about the loss of craftsmanship in Japanese manufacturing, which was once synonymous with high quality and affordability [13]. - The Japan Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism reported in June 2024 that five major automakers, including Toyota and Honda, had multiple violations related to collision data manipulation and engine power testing, affecting around 5.18 million vehicles [11].