[Reaver]

I have wondered that myself- however I think it's a matter of culture barrier or whatever you want to call it. Maybe lack of accessibility is a better term....

I wouldn't argue that there are many Japanese traders that eat sleep and breathe candlesticks and could wipe the floor with many outsider analysts...however, the human mind is amazing in its capacity to learn, so if one were to put forth adequate time, effort and research, I don't think it would matter where you're from as far as how skilled you end up being.

Nison stated, if I remember correctly, that he had to spend a considerable amount of time learning more about Japanese culture and philosophy in order to grasp the subject matter.