Nobel Prize in Physics
How are you all doing?
In Japan, the Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Dr. Yoshiro Manabe, and while there has been a lot of excitement, the words he spoke have caused a lot of controversy.Mr. Manabe's words were controversial: "In Japan, it is not allowed to disturb the harmony, and research could not be done in Japan. I remember he said something like, "In Japan, it is not allowed to disturb the harmony.
You always have to look at your surroundings, ask permission, and make sure your every move is in line with your surroundings.
It's not like those rules are written down on a piece of paper, you know.
There is a unique Japanese culture of reading the atmosphere.
If you deviate from it in any way, you will be recognized as a heretic.
Of course, reading the air is not a bad thing.
Of course, reading the atmosphere is not all bad, as it can sometimes lead to things happening at the right time, and it can also be a way to show consideration for others.
When a Japanese person overseas or a person with Japanese blood wins various awards, the Japanese news will make a big deal out of it.
But have you benefited from being in Japan? I'm always a little confused.
If they could have stayed in Japan to pursue wonderful research and culture, wouldn't they have stayed in Japan to pursue those fields?
Isn't there a reason why you have to go to another country to do that?
I have often seen and heard that the cost and treatment of various cultures and research is very poor.
If the country doesn't provide a place where people can develop their intellectual curiosity, the potential for growth will be squelched.
That's what I'm always worried about.
It occurred to me yesterday that when we were younger, we used to talk a lot about
"What is your dream for the future? I wonder if the children of today are having the same conversations that we used to have when we were younger. I wondered.
I wondered if children today are having the same conversations about "What is your dream for the future?
As I wrote in the article about me, people in Japan, for now
As I wrote in my article about me, for now, Japanese people respect "not being out of step with the people around you.
As I mentioned in my article about me, Japanese people value "not being out of step with the people around you", and the moment you deviate from that, you will be recognized as a strange person.
It would be great if you could live with that and laugh about it (I'm one of those people, lol), but there are very few people who have such a strong sense of self.
It is always lonely, hurtful, and difficult to be yourself.
To be in tune with others is to give up thinking, to be swept away, to lose oneself.
There is no individuality and no fun.
There are no names, no faces, no thoughts, no ideas.
The Japanese government, society, and companies love obedient people who have abandoned such thoughts.
My journey in life will be very difficult, but there are wonderful people like Mr. Manabe, so I would like to prepare my way little by little.
It is a thought that if you ask the opinion of 50 people each of them will answer you differently.
ReplyDeleteI realized in my travels to Japan that yours is the country of contradictions, but I love your country.
One of the things that for me, and I think for most Western people, is not being able to understand the famous Honne and Tatemae, why to appear and not to be, this in my opinion is one of the biggest problems of your country, as you write. in your post.
Being yourself is a duty, and should be a stimulus for an exchange of views.
Each country has pros and cons.
Here in Italy too, many talented people do research abroad.
Regarding children, I doubt they ask themselves any questions, they were born in the age of technology and, in my opinion, the thoughts they have compared to our generation are very different, less idealistic and more materialistic.
Well done Akane, your posts are always very interesting.
That's right, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteThe assumption that it is natural to be different is not tolerated in Japan.
In the process of raising a child, everything is decided and disciplined according to the rules.
Children who bring out too much of their own individuality are branded as difficult to raise by adults.
Honne and tatemae is a part of Japanese culture.
Thanks for saying this is an interesting blog! You're a great inspiration to me!
Hi ! That's an interesting post. Maybe you can find in other cultures something that is closer of your personality. This is what I do. I don't find everything in France, I look for it also elsewhere. I wish you will find the way to be yourself ;)
ReplyDeleteNot everyone is chic in their own country. By knowing the land with others, you may be able to broaden your insights and be more perceived.
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