Thursday, December 16, 2010

Japanese Taboo's

I thought it'd be insightful to let you in on some topics that would be considered Taboo's in Japan, apparently the Japanese feel very responsible for what happens to their country and are very sensitive to what foreignors think about it.

Burakumin

Is a discriminated population in japan who used to handle corpses and dead animals. They are thought to bring bad luck and were driven to their own villages.


Hibakushas and WWII

HibakushasAre victims that have been effected by atomic bombs and now have radiation, and i'm sure you know what WWII is.

Amakudari and economical disasters

Senior bureaucracts who are offered to take high positions in large companies after their retirement. They are not mentioned because they are known to have caused some financial scandals.

1 comment:

  1. Wow. This really helps clarify the differences between the Japanese and american cultures. I never thought that in such a globalized world, there could be such odd taboos in another country.

    Cool post!

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