Hello. According to the article “Why fax machines survive in Japanese offices” on liveballot.com the persistence of fax is largely due to legal recognition, trust in physical documentation, and adherence to traditional workflows. Faxed documents are often considered official, and businesses rely on these established procedures. Understanding this context is valuable for international collaborations, as it illustrates that technology adoption is influenced not only by efficiency but also by regulatory compliance and cultural trust in established communication methods.