In Japan, the mayor of Osaka advocated the use of sexual slaves during WWII. These women, called "comfort women", were forced into slavery to heighten the morale of Japanese soldiers. Toru Hashimoto made a comment, stating the importance of these women, though many politicians came back with rebuttals, defending women's rights. In the government, many apologies have been made on the behalf of Mr. Hashimoto.
“Whether it was of their own volition or against their will, the comfort women system was something necessary,” he said. “For military morale back then, it was probably necessary.” -Toru Hashimoto |
Hashimoto is promoting this by the fact that these women are "serving their country". While the men are dying for their country as Kamikazes, these women are giving their bodies to the same soldiers for "the greater good". This article relates to the Kamikazes during WWII, because both the men and the women are sacrificing their basic human rights for the beliefs of the government.
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On the left is a Japanese sushi commercial, while the right is an American Doritos commercial. Both show the different cultures of the two nations, and two popular types of food. They are also both an example of what the general populace of each country enjoys, and will pay money to endorse.
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The Kojiki is a written copy of oral myths and stories; in English, it means Records of Ancient Matters. It was put together in 712 A.D. for the Japanese Imperial Court. It has passages about the creation of the world, about deities, and emperors. Throughout the book, the mythology connects with historical legends.
Obviously, this book would be used to research the culture of Ancient Japan, and their theories of the universe's creation. It also gives hints to their religion, showing the beliefs in multiple gods, or polytheism. The Kojiki is a primary source for the national religion in Japan, Shinto (derived from Shintu). This religion has a veneration of nature spirits and a lack of formal dogma.
Obviously, this book would be used to research the culture of Ancient Japan, and their theories of the universe's creation. It also gives hints to their religion, showing the beliefs in multiple gods, or polytheism. The Kojiki is a primary source for the national religion in Japan, Shinto (derived from Shintu). This religion has a veneration of nature spirits and a lack of formal dogma.