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Blaming others for own faults. Not in Japan
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  • manuelEB
  • By manuelEB on October 13, 2003
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    The attitude
    by manuelEB
    I am asked or almost on daily basis about how is like to live in Japan? "Two extremes!" I 've been told, regarding my "Latin culture" and the Japanese ways.

    Well , it is not that different if you pay attention to the details and forget a little bit about the many times digested predjuices you could have about Far East and "Latin Culture". But there is, indeed, a big difference in how the regular Japanese citizen tackles certain problems. In case of failure or accident, the Japanese would never automatically blaim others to save face and responsability. Perhaps, very innocently, it will make an introspective analysis of his/her faults and will come up with a more balanced view. If it has to accept a degree of responability, or the whole responsability, it will.

    I have learned a lot in this in 20 years, but I do recognize that I still get very upset when I have to deal with western people that automatically blaim others, and happily call name others, when failure and/or accidents occurred because their own faults.

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    the torii
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  • Updated By nicolaitan on December 24, 2005
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    At the entrance to any Shinto shrine, worshippers pass under a torii gate. The torii symbolizes a perch for the mythical birds that announced the dawn and called out the sun goddess Amaterasu. Passing under the torii cleanses the mind of the worshiper prior to prayer. The largest torii is at Nikko at the entrance to the Tokugawa shrine. Other giant toriis are in Kyoto and Kamakura. This torii lies on the shore of lovely Lake Hakone

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    The Carp
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  • By nicolaitan on December 24, 2005
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    The carp is the fish most frequently used for Japanese decorative purposes. Mythology identifies the carp as the messenger of the gods. Beginning in China and later throughout the Far East, this fish was recognized for its strength, intelligence, and endurance. In the period leading up to Children's Day (5 May) carp banners classically on bamboo poles are raised throughout Japan to wish the children similar characteristics of strength and endurance. Seeing a carp during a dream is considered an omen of good luck.

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    Well Endowed Hedgehogs Prevail
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  • By saracen on January 16, 2005
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    Throughout the region, look out for ceramic hedgehogs decorating the gardens of many houses.

    Generally standing upright and gazing purposefully skywards, these cute little creatures invariably sport impressively enhanced anatomical attributes that must make them the envy of the hedgehog world.

    Apparently a good luck symbol, they bring wealth and success to the household. No wonder they look so self satisfied.

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