they give the impression they are not ashamed of the actions but only worried about people finding it about it.
It’s not that there is a lack of shame, admitting dishonor and mistakes is common, but their culture is adverse to admitting dishonor to outsiders. Japan still has a massive cultural hangup based around perceived honor. Pointing out historical facts is taken similarly to an attack on the country.
It’s not that there is a lack of shame, admitting dishonor and mistakes is common, but their culture is adverse to admitting dishonor to outsiders. Japan still has a massive cultural hangup based around perceived honor. Pointing out historical facts is taken similarly to an attack on the country.
Tbf it’s not like a hivemind. They probably have people/politicians supporting the statues.
But do they not believe they deserve these “attacks”? What’s honorable about avoiding consequences? How do they square that?
Which is ironic, because I find admitting and owning up to mistakes more honorable than trying to brush it under the tatami.