Japanese Culture Reflections in the West
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What influenced the author's perspective on the influence of the West in Japan?

  • Cultural manifestations in Kyoto
  • European cities (correct)
  • Japanese paintings
  • The architecture of Tokyo

    • Which city did the author consider as having concrete manifestations of a culture rooted in a long history?

  • Tokyo
  • Kyoto (correct)
  • Paris
  • London

    • How did the author compare Japanese cities to Western cities?

  • Japanese cities were influenced by Western culture
  • Japanese cities were modern while Western cities were traditional
  • Western cities resembled Tokyo while Japanese cities resembled European cities
  • Japanese cities reflected deep-rooted culture while Western cities seemed superficial (correct)

    • What influenced the author's inclination towards a nationalistic perspective during their stay in the West?

    <p>Nationalistic attitudes of English and French people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the author, from where did the impetus for their nationalistic inclinations come?

    <p>English and French nationalistic attitudes towards their cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what realization did the author have during their time in the West?

    <p>The Japanese should focus more on studying their own culture and social issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author notice after returning to Japan from the West?

    <p>Their thoughts on Japanese culture differed from when they were in the West.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stance did the author begin to examine after returning to Japan?

    <p>The Japanese position from the viewpoint that westernizing Japan would not solve its problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author believe was the key to solving the Japanese problem while in the West?

    <p>Preserving indigenous aspects of Japan that were not influenced by the West.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the author believe that Japanese culture warranted attention?

    <p>The author realized that there were many aspects of Japanese culture that were worth studying.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cultural Reflections

    • The influence of the West on Japan is superficial, limited to technology, and lacking in spiritual values and culture.
    • European cities are distinctly different from Westernized Japanese cities like Tokyo.

    Rediscovering Japanese Culture

    • The author is drawn to traditional Japanese culture, evoking images of Kyoto's old streets and houses.
    • Japanese art is unique, and the author recalls Hokusai and Korin as examples of distinctly Japanese paintings.

    Nationalistic Inclinations

    • The author's thoughts on the Japanese position are nationalistic, influenced by the nationalistic attitudes of English and French people.
    • The author realizes the importance of studying Japan rather than the West to become more productive in art and scholarship.

    Shifting Perspectives

    • After returning to Japan from the West, the author's thinking has changed, focusing on the Japanese position and the need to examine indigenous aspects of Japan.
    • The author believes that as long as Japan continues to work towards Westernization, the Japanese problem will never be solved.

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    Reflecting on the importance of studying Japanese culture instead of Western culture, exploring traditional Japanese culture and contemporary social issues, and recognizing the merits of focusing on one's own heritage.

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