Japan to reach New Heights: What they would need to do It’s weird being so abrupt, but let’s start this discussion with a look into Japan’s economy. In Japan, there is no GAFA[1] and, truthfully, there will never be one. Seeing new Japanese goods being accepted globally will be amazing, but it’s hard to see […]
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How does Japanese culture view health and balance? Are the Japanese really healthy?. You see them eat healthy, have a long life and are generally active – so why even ask this question? There is no set purpose to answer this, but it’s an opportunity to poke at reality. So let’s see what’s going on
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Dawn’s Call: Revealing The Depth Of Japanese Fishing Culture Why do people wake up early to go fishing? Yeah, you’re right. I remember occasionally waking up early to go walk outside. Even when it was still dark, I saw herds of people carrying poles to the harbor. Yes, we did live near the sea. But
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Relationships and Tradition: The Social Threads Holding Japan Together I understand today’s question as this. You want to know why the Senior/Junior relationship is so prominent in Japan. So today, let’s talk about the words you so often here in anime or manga. Senpai/Kouhai. Instead of fiction, I want to share with you the structure
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Change vs. Tradition: The Real Reason It’s So Difficult To Accept Tradition, Tradition, Tradition. They’re everywhere. From the shrines, to parades and all the way to national holidays. All of these representations are forms of tradition. But when I consider tradition, I think there are two types: 1). The first one being cultural tradition that
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Tips for being active: learning secrets of the Japanese elderly Your question is really compelling: Why are the Japanese elderly surprisingly active? I take it you’re surprised to see so many elderly walking around, wherever you go for a stroll. And yes, it really is intriguing. Comparatively, the Japanese elderly are very very active; from
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IQ and Education: Uncovering the Secrets of Japan’s School System We have been told all our lives to go to school and get an education. “Do so and you can get a stable job and live a stable life” is what they all say. It’s a fact that’s been repeated hundreds if not thousands of
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The Hidden Truth Behind Japan’s Perception of Kindness You brought up an intriguing question: “Why are Japanese people considered nice?” First, I want to clarify your question a little. I feel that what you meant is this: “Why do foreigners think the Japanese are ‘nice’?”. Hopefully, I interpreted your question correctly. And truthfully, it is
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Unveiling Japan’s Pessimism: The Hidden Forces Shaping A Nation I see what you’re asking. You want to know why the Japanese are more pessimistic about their lives in comparison to other first-world nations. I think you will be intrigued today, and for the sake of time, let’s get right into it. Right then, let’s start
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Secrets revealed: Japan’s Betrayal of Its Recent Modern History It sounds like what you’re asking is: “Why do history classes in Japanese schools start from the very beginning?”. I understand, being raised internationally, you’re unfamiliar with much of Japanese culture. Your puzzled as to why schools in Japan don’t focus on modern history. Even though,
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