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I found it interesting to read the Japanese backlash responses to this, some particularly disturbed because of a belief in “Tsukumogami” — the idea that creative tools can possess a spirit of their own (a beautiful notion), so destroying them is truly evil.
… not a great look
Sebastiaan de Withx.comThe methods and directions a writer takes in order to supplement himself becomes part of that writer’s individuality, what makes him special.
Haruki Murakami • What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
When one is trying to be oneself, competition will inevitably get in the way.
Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga • The Courage to Be Disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness
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
"Japan is the most liquid and easy-to-short market in this time zone," said Zuhair Khan, a senior fund manager at UBP Investments in Tokyo. "When you have global macro investors who take a negative view about Asia, then [Japan] is the market you use."
asia.nikkei.com • Why Trump's Tariffs Have Rocked Japanese Stocks Hardest - Nikkei Asia
