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In The Japanese Mind: Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture you will gain a clear understanding of what makes the Japanese, and their society, tick. Among the topics explored:
- aimai (ambiguity),
- amae (dependence upon others’ benevolence),
- amakudari (the nation’s descent from heaven),
- chinmoku (silence in communication),
- gambari (perseverance),
- giri (social obligation),
- haragei (literally, “belly art”; implicit, unspoken communication),
- kenkyo (the appearance of modesty),
- sempai-kohai (seniority),
- wabi-sabi (simplicity and elegance), and
- zoto (gift giving),
- as well as discussions of child-rearing, personal space, and the roles of women in Japanese society.
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