-
-
latest news
- This CEO thought she understood the reality of caregiving for employees—until she became ... - https://t.co/P914akCeeU #GoogleAlerts
- Check out my latest articles: https://t.co/8YO6LEzkls
- RT @SandwichBoomers: How to manage sandwich generation pressures that intensified during the pandemic - https://t.co/0QIA39TkVG #GoogleAler…
-
Search our site
Tag Archives: photos
What We Can Learn from Japan about Respect
Looking over my pictures from a recent trip to Japan (click on photos to enlarge) got me thinking about this centuries-old culture. It’s a beautiful country with a certain set of characteristics that make it seem insular, cohesive and unique. There is a tight-knit social fabric, no immigration and the only spoken language is Japanese. With over 34 million people in Tokyo and the surrounding areas, it’s amazingly well organized. Trains and subways run exactly on time, like a Swiss clock. You don’t see any graffiti in common areas or … Continue reading
Posted in extended family, stress, well-being
Tagged gaman, good manners, harmony with nature, hospitality, Japan, Japanese culture, moral standards, omotenashi, photos, rituals, ryokans, strict rules, traditions, travel, Zen Buddhism
6 Comments