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In many Japanese myths and manga and anime, heroes are foreigners who come from outside the community. This has to do with Japan's history of seeing innovation almost always being brought from overseas. We don't know the author's real intent, but Dragon Ball is a representative example of the Japanese cultural idea about heroes.
Show host Kyota Ko explains why.
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Japanese people have traditionally tended to avoid drawing hard lines between anything, because it goes against their concept of beauty.
Show host Kyota Ko explains how borders are blurry between nature and the human world, life and afterlife, and even male and female, to the eyes of Japanese culture.
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Japanese people are stereotypically considered serious and formal, but at the same time, Japan is also known for having a good share of weird subcultures and extravagant fashion. Why are there these two poles?
Show host Kyota Ko explains how Japanese society has naturally served as a hotbed for subcultures like gothic fashion and Kabuki.
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Japanese people consider eating as an activity to please the tongue, eyes and also body, as they make sure their meals are nutritious by applying a simple yet effective habit. This secret habit relates to the unique Japanese value of regarding the coming and going of seasons as an important part of their culture.
Show host Kyota Ko explains how Japanese food, healthy eating, the four seasons and travel make up one big concept of enjoying life under Japanese culture.
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A fun way to understand how Japan being a chain of islands has helped to form its distinct culture. Everything in Japan from Ramen to Kabuki, anime to religion are all tied to the influence Japan has gotten from overseas and cultivated as something of their own through time.
Show host Kyota Ko explains the foundation of Japanese culture found in its geography.
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