Whether you like it or not java is the most requested programming language by far. If possible go after JEE, that will keep you busy for while, again JEE/J2EE one of the most used platforms in business whether you like it or not.

Big deal of their economy is sustained through the use of brute force (military) against others, ask the Afghans or the Iraqi. In contrast Japanese are just focused in something else: work and improve their working conditions.

Maybe I'm jumping to fast into conclusions but I don't I'm far away from the truth.

He should change to Works, Steve Works. So we also know he is doing something besides of just being something.