Censorship and Kindness
One of the things you might notice while living in Japan is the difference in censorship to other countries. The picture above was a poster displayed in Tokyo subway stations of the pregnant and nude Britney Spears. In my opinion, most people probably did not bat an eye. However, I can also see it causing a stir in other countries. I minded, however, it had nothing to do with what she wasn't wearing. What are your thoughts about censorship in Japan? Do you mind if your children are subjected to it?
Going further, while violent, nude or sexually oriented images will be displayed on trains, in stations, on tv and in a variety of other places, Japan still remains one of the least violent nations. Why is that? Is tv really not to blame for violence in other nations like America? Or is the strict gun control the reason? I think this is a point that seems to baffle everyone. The common Japanese person does not steal or project an ounce of dishonor to their employer or customer. They'll strive to help you even if English is not their first, second or 25th language and call you sir or ma'am regardless of the situation. Don't get me wrong though, this humility and politeness only goes so far. My cousin was temporarily in a wheel chair due to an injury. Of course you can imagine that everyday Tokyo life became exceptionally difficult. Opening a door or making it to some stations became a significant challenge. The first person to come to his aid was always a foreigner. Conclusion: Japanese people are very polite, but perhaps not as kind. Any thoughts?
posted by Fudocom - Rei @ 9:45 PM
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