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Visiting Kinkaku Temple (1893) by Toyohara Chikanobu (1838-1912)
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To be completely honest I never really "got" why conservatives loved Japanese culture so much until I visited the country myself last year. My impression beforehand was an extremely effeminate, over-sexualized, introverted, and soulless corporate culture but upon visiting it it was completely different than what I had in mind.
One of the few modern / developed countries where new buildings actually adhere to traditional architectural styles similar to Dresden, zero crime (my girlfriend was telling me how East Asia in general is the only area she feels safe walking alone at night in), a common courtesy among the people that made me feel incredibly at home and welcomed, and a generally hopeful and optimstic atmosphere with a culture that very clearly values beauty and sees itself as heading in the right direction. Social cohesion seemed higher from the people I was talking to there as well, most people agree on moral terms what is best for society.
Idk I was just pleasantly surprised by the whole thing.
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Cypress Trees Byōbu, folding screen by Kanō Eitoku, 1590
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