Japaneseness

Can traditional Japanese life conceptslike loyalty, harmony, meticulousnessmake sense in Western societies?This little book offers readers a provocative tour through seventy-six core life concepts that are at the foundation of Japanese behavior, belief, and beauty.Japaneseness will be of particular interest to students of ethics and humanism as well as those living, working, or traveling in Japan. And it raises an intriguing question: Can traditional Japanese valueslike loyalty, meticulousness, sensitivity, reverence, hierarchy, trust, and harmonymake sense in modern Western societies? You are encouraged to think about how Japanese virtues can cultivate inner strength, mindfulness, and long-lasting relationships at your own homes and workplaces.