Cherry Blossoms and Peonies – Ten Years of Random Notes from the East Japan

Author: Jin Pei Hua
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Publish Date: 1999-08-01
Features: The content of this book is not constructed with the pretentious writing style of "analyzing someone's views from a certain book," which we often see. Instead, it is based on a serious observation of the various details we often overlook in daily life. It starts from the passion and contradictions felt in these details, analyzes the differences in thinking and behavior patterns between Japanese and Chinese people, and expands on these discussions. These discussions are excellent cultural comparative arguments. The content of the article is simple and easy to understand, with arguments supported by solid evidence and almost flawless. As a Japanese person who has lived for more than half a century, perhaps precisely because I am Japanese, I have found many strengths and weaknesses of Japanese people in this book that I was not aware of or unwilling to admit deep down. These have all been pointed out, making one this is the image of Japanese people in the eyes of their neighboring countries. However, most readers of this book will not be as passive and lazy as I am; instead, they will engage in a serious debate with the author. As a result, they might sometimes feel hurt. But even if they suffer serious injuries, they will gain a deeper understanding of Chinese people and Chinese culture...