they give the impression they are not ashamed of the actions but only worried about people finding it about it.
It’s not that there is a lack of shame, admitting dishonor and mistakes is common, but their culture is adverse to admitting dishonor to outsiders. Japan still has a massive cultural hangup based around perceived honor. Pointing out historical facts is taken similarly to an attack on the country.
It’s not that there is a lack of shame, admitting dishonor and mistakes is common, but their culture is adverse to admitting dishonor to outsiders. Japan still has a massive cultural hangup based around perceived honor. Pointing out historical facts is taken similarly to an attack on the country.
But do they not believe they deserve these “attacks”? What’s honorable about avoiding consequences? How do they square that?
Tbf it’s not like a hivemind. They probably have people/politicians supporting the statues.
Which is ironic, because I find admitting and owning up to mistakes more honorable than trying to brush it under the tatami.