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Hirota cabinet (1936–37)
Hiromi Mizuno • Science for the Empire: Scientific Nationalism in Modern Japan
Guy Kawasaki called a “Bozo explosion” – a term he uses to describe what happens when a formerly great team or company descends into mediocrity.
Greg Mckeown • Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
Best-seller author Haruki Murakami on keeping a simple routine while writing: https://t.co/zV1kume3M3
The prime directive in Japanese society is “thou shalt not discomfit thy neighbor.” Ever. Even on trivial things. Prosocial behavior is a totalizing ideology. People take it seriously. A blanket taboo bans any behavior that might create any inconvenience to people around you, let alone—heaven forbid—open conflict. Kids get this ethos drilled into... See more
Quico Toro • 10 Observations About Tokyo
The Wisdom of Solitude: This perspective also encourages solitude, prompting us towards introspective harmony with oneself. It values the tranquility and insights that arrive in silent moments, away from the constant buzz of societal engagement. It teaches us that embracing solitude doesn't translate to loneliness, but is an opportunity to explore
... See moreMakoto Saito • Wabi Sabi - The Art of Finding the Beauty of Imperfection: Discover Timeless Japanese Widsom to Cultivate Peace, Joy, and Balance in a Perfectly Imperfect ... | Includes Daily Exercises and Practices
community feeling is definitely an attractive idea. The sense of belonging, that ‘it’s okay to be here’, for example, which we possess as a fundamental desire.