Its hard to make fun of globalization in America since we love imported items. I mean whats better than Avocados from Mexico, Olive Oil from Italy, etc.. Its a luxory. On the flip side I feel like outside influence does kill certain cultural traditions.
I've read many stories that the "western influence" is interfering with many of Japan's ancient cultures. Many of the young people in Japan prefer western food to some of the traditional dishes. People in Japan fear they will never pick it up and therefore not pass it down to their kids. Sake is suffering the same fate. Family businesses are starting to fail due to the children not wanting to take over and really a diminished want for it. Young people in Japan are preferring beers, wines and whiskeys from around the world over sake as well.
So while we enjoy it, we must be mindful of the impact it has. Like many things, globalization cannot be undone no matter how much we try. So we must learn how to use the advantages and draw a line at some point. In the end, us the consumer, makes the choice. Buy local when you can, unless you want something special.
