I think the people of Japan live in the present moment, fully aware of the possibility of death due to natural disasters. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
I think this also what makes the Japanese grounded people. Humility is interwoven in everyday gestures. I'm in awe of their simplistic ways.
I cannot tell you what a relief it is compared to a place where people take little things for granted. The difference in attitude toward life and people is stark!
I had a chance to visit Osaka and Kyoto during right when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom. I'm a better person after my visit to Japan. I want to come back there. I loved it so much.
If death happens to me in Japan, I'll die a happier person at the time.
Thanks for your comment. I think your comment is a new aspect of Japanese sentiment.
In Japan, where large-scale disasters occur frequently, there is no doubt that people are aware of the fact that disasters can ultimately change their lives, even if there are some differences in how people perceive them, depending on the region and the individual. I can say that being a little more aware of this can give a different meaning to the time you spend in your life.
In western Tokyo, where I live, the Tachikawa fault runs from north to south, and a major earthquake here could change everything in my life. I am aware of this and trying to prepare for that.
The cherry blossoms that adorn the city in spring are in full bloom in no time and fall within a week. In my opinion, the Japanese people cherish and love cherry blossoms because of their transience.
Does it not scare you, to live this close to a fault line? You do say you're preparing for it, as well as what to do in the event of an earthquake.
I'm so inspired by the Japanese way of life that I've started reading Haruki Murakami's After The Quake.
It's very interesting to see the consistency in how people conduct themselves. Fir instance, the great attention Japanese pay to detail blows me away every single time.
It clearly tell me how much care they put into the things they do. The world would be a different place and its people more peaceful if they adopted just a couple things from the Japanese about awareness.
If we are not afraid of a major earthquake, it is certainly not because we live in uncertainty about when it might happen. By accepting reality, it becomes clear what needs to be done.
There are individual differences, but there is nothing we can do except make the minimum preparations, such as emergency water and food, confirming evacuation routes, and checking how to contact family members. A major earthquake could happen tomorrow or 100 years from now.
It may only be that we Japanese are aware of every detail of our lives, but it may only appear that way to people from other countries. This is one of the reasons why the events we face are somewhat different from those in other countries, and disasters are one of them. On the flip side, we may feel the same way when we see people living in other cultures.
I think the people of Japan live in the present moment, fully aware of the possibility of death due to natural disasters. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
I think this also what makes the Japanese grounded people. Humility is interwoven in everyday gestures. I'm in awe of their simplistic ways.
I cannot tell you what a relief it is compared to a place where people take little things for granted. The difference in attitude toward life and people is stark!
I had a chance to visit Osaka and Kyoto during right when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom. I'm a better person after my visit to Japan. I want to come back there. I loved it so much.
If death happens to me in Japan, I'll die a happier person at the time.
Thanks for your comment. I think your comment is a new aspect of Japanese sentiment.
In Japan, where large-scale disasters occur frequently, there is no doubt that people are aware of the fact that disasters can ultimately change their lives, even if there are some differences in how people perceive them, depending on the region and the individual. I can say that being a little more aware of this can give a different meaning to the time you spend in your life.
In western Tokyo, where I live, the Tachikawa fault runs from north to south, and a major earthquake here could change everything in my life. I am aware of this and trying to prepare for that.
The cherry blossoms that adorn the city in spring are in full bloom in no time and fall within a week. In my opinion, the Japanese people cherish and love cherry blossoms because of their transience.
Thank you for your reply.
Does it not scare you, to live this close to a fault line? You do say you're preparing for it, as well as what to do in the event of an earthquake.
I'm so inspired by the Japanese way of life that I've started reading Haruki Murakami's After The Quake.
It's very interesting to see the consistency in how people conduct themselves. Fir instance, the great attention Japanese pay to detail blows me away every single time.
It clearly tell me how much care they put into the things they do. The world would be a different place and its people more peaceful if they adopted just a couple things from the Japanese about awareness.
If we are not afraid of a major earthquake, it is certainly not because we live in uncertainty about when it might happen. By accepting reality, it becomes clear what needs to be done.
There are individual differences, but there is nothing we can do except make the minimum preparations, such as emergency water and food, confirming evacuation routes, and checking how to contact family members. A major earthquake could happen tomorrow or 100 years from now.
It may only be that we Japanese are aware of every detail of our lives, but it may only appear that way to people from other countries. This is one of the reasons why the events we face are somewhat different from those in other countries, and disasters are one of them. On the flip side, we may feel the same way when we see people living in other cultures.