The following is from Mr. SekiHei's serial column on the front page of the monthly magazine Hanada, which was released on the 26th.
It is a must-read not only for Japanese citizens but also for people around the world.
An "Incredible Japan" Different from China and Korea (Culture Part 2)
Continuing from the previous article in this series, I will examine the differences between Japan and China in terms of culture and the characteristics of Japanese culture as the cultural part of the theme "Japan as seen from the perspective of differences with China and Korea.
This time, I will focus on "beauty" in culture.
The pursuit of beauty and the expression of beauty are significant themes in the cultures of all peoples.
However, as a native of China, I believe that the pursuit and expression of beauty occupy a crucial position in Japanese culture and that no other people possess such a delicate sense of beauty and love of beauty as the Japanese people.
This article continues.
