What about ukiyo-e, sword/knife making techniques, or omoiyari?
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What about ukiyo-e, sword/knife making techniques, or omoiyari?
In what way is it Japanese ? The tree exist in all temperate countries. In fact, the Japanese imported the tree from China.Quote:
Originally Posted by monrepo
Omoiyari ("thinking about others") ? Do you think that is something the Japanese came up with ? As far as I know, some people have it and other don't in every country. Isn't it one of the main values Jesus taught to the Christians ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Index
You are correct. I don't want to change my answer, though.
As you say, omoiyari exists to some extent everywhere, but I think the Japanese have elevated it to a higher level-it seems much more ingrained in the Japanese way of being. I would not interpret it as just "thinking about others", but also "taking into consideration of how others think". As an aside, the idea comes up in Japanese strategic thinking too, as well as ethics.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maciamo
I have to agree with Dutch Baka - Love Hotels
Noise Rock, hands down.
Those Love Hotels rocked!Quote:
Originally Posted by Akakubisan
Me of course!
The band Dreams come true!!! the music they make can always make me cry
Well, I'm kinda partial to cars, electronics, anime and, most of all....
JAPANESE WOMEN!!!
Hubba hubba!!
:cool:
well, lets see... hmm...
Japanese cars (started in late 60s)
Anime & Manga (of course!)
Electronics in general (definitely!)
Robots (its happening right now, and in future there will be even cooler robots :-) )
VHS video tapes (who haven't used them? i still got JVC recorder with tapes right here)
Video Games (SEGA, Nintendo and Sony changed console and arcade gaming forever)
and don't forget the CDs (it was Sony together with Philips but i think it counts)
and 3.5 inch floppy drives (by Sony, in practically every computer until now) :-)
an adherence even if formalistic and imperfect to nonviolent Buddhism is Japan's best contribution
Anime & Manga
The SDF as a contribution? Maybe if they did a lot of peacekeeping after the end of WWII, then it could be possible that Japan is contributing something to international security.Quote:
- The Self Defense Forces (is that a joke ? hardly a contribution to the world; at best a way to satisfy the Bush Administration in their conquest of the Middle East)
As for me, video games and electronics are in. Same goes for vehicles.
professional autism
Japnese Women and K-1... Sugoi!
:D good one.Quote:
Originally Posted by ainotower
Anime and manga was my first choice...
But instant noodles really has changed the world..
I'm not too sure for better or for worse?
Technology for sure on that one
YUM!!! Instant noodles! Eat 'em all the time! Especially shrimp and chicken! The perfect food for a culinary-challenged bachelor like me!Quote:
Originally Posted by happyblinker
:D
Japanese Women
The Japanese Schoolgirl oufit
Nintendo
Some electronic ****
Miso Soup
The works of Nobuo Matsu, Final Fantasy, Playstation, anime, design, etc.
Green Tea and Yamato Battleship.
i think japanese guys are hot... noodles come next though..
yeah Gaijinpunch is right. It's all about Toto
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