罪の文化、恥の文化【facebook live】

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Takeaways

• 😀 The concept of 'sin' in Western culture differs greatly from 'shame' in Japanese culture, with sin focusing on moral wrongdoings and shame being more about social disgrace.
• 😀 Ruth Benedict's book 'The Chrysanthemum and the Sword' explores these cultural differences, suggesting that Japan has a culture of shame rather than sin.
• 😀 In Japan, social conformity and maintaining face in society are more important than religious moral codes, which contrasts with the individual responsibility emphasized in Western cultures.
• 😀 The speaker highlights the importance of understanding the different foundations of cultures when navigating international relations or social behavior.
• 😀 Japanese culture places a strong emphasis on how others perceive you, creating a society where social pressures play a significant role in guiding behavior.
• 😀 The contrast between Japanese and Western cultures can be observed in the way individuals are raised, with Japan focusing on group harmony over individual freedom.
• 😀 The speaker reflects on how modern Japanese society is slowly shifting, with a growing acceptance of individualism, though the collective societal pressures still remain.
• 😀 The role of religion in moral decisions is different in Japan compared to the West, where Christianity heavily influences moral judgment, while Japan's Shinto and Buddhist traditions do not have a central moral code.
• 😀 The concept of 'face' in Japan is deeply tied to avoiding public shame, which shapes much of social interaction and decision-making in the country.
• 😀 The speaker shares personal anecdotes to demonstrate how the desire to avoid shame and maintain harmony has shaped their experiences in both Japan and the United States.

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