Culture & Tradition

Relationships and Tradition: The Social Threads Holding Japan

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

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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The Hidden Truth Behind Japan’s Perception of Kindness

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

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

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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