It is true that in the past, rooms with tatami mats were common. However, after World War II, the lifestyle of Japanese people rapidly became westernized, and the number of Japanese-style rooms decreased considerably.
What I love about Japan is how clean everything is without being sterilised. There's also a sense of warmth in buildings like konbini stores and 711s. I remember also being impressed by the bars, and the manner in which they almost seemed to welcome everyone within them.
Because the Japanese a warm, polite welcoming people. If one shows respect and politeness to them, they get kindness in return. The Japanese are a very special people, in my experience only the French were as polite and warm.
I like Americans, Irish and English people, but the Japanese have left the best impression on me. I've seen some interviews like those which you spoke of, and always think 'yep, it is that wonderful!'
It would be interesting to explore the background behind the differences in national character, where things that Japanese people take for granted are not commonplace in other countries (or vice versa).
It is true that in the past, rooms with tatami mats were common. However, after World War II, the lifestyle of Japanese people rapidly became westernized, and the number of Japanese-style rooms decreased considerably.
The one titled "Bar" reminds me of Edward Hoopers painting "Nighthawks".
I didn't realize it until you pointed it out, but they do have something in common.
What I love about Japan is how clean everything is without being sterilised. There's also a sense of warmth in buildings like konbini stores and 711s. I remember also being impressed by the bars, and the manner in which they almost seemed to welcome everyone within them.
I often watch interview videos on YouTube of foreigners who have visited Japan, and many of them say they feel welcome. That's interesting to me.
Because the Japanese a warm, polite welcoming people. If one shows respect and politeness to them, they get kindness in return. The Japanese are a very special people, in my experience only the French were as polite and warm.
I like Americans, Irish and English people, but the Japanese have left the best impression on me. I've seen some interviews like those which you spoke of, and always think 'yep, it is that wonderful!'
It would be interesting to explore the background behind the differences in national character, where things that Japanese people take for granted are not commonplace in other countries (or vice versa).
Yeah, that would be! I'd love to do a podcast of that sort, might have to once I get to Japan!
Good idea Shimizu-san!