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  • Title: Furigana JAPAN Heart & Soul of the Japanese

  • Translator: Michael A. Cooney

  • Publisher: IBC Publishing

  • Year: 2017

  • Location: Tokyo, Japan

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  • Key Concept:

    • Reading Sets You Free:

      • Difficulty of reading Japanese poses significant barriers.

      • Comparatively easier for English speakers to learn Spanish, French, or German due to the common alphabet.

      • Japanese relies on kanji, complicating the transition from guided reading to independent reading.

      • Requires mastery of two thousand kanji characters for reading proficiency.

  • Consequences of Poor Kanji Mastery:

    • Limited ability to learn independently.

    • Risk of demoralization and a retreat into semi-literacy.

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  • Benefits of Mastering Reading:

    • Increases hours of independent study beyond classroom constraints.

    • Exposure to complex texts enhances retention and understanding of language.

    • Development of mental stamina and coping with complexity through context clues.

    • Furigana provides support in learning kanji pronunciation and meaning, fostering confident reading habits.

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  • Traditional Japanese Thought:

    • Exploration of Japanese values and principles, emphasizing obligation and duty.

    • Various works have tried to articulate these principles, including Inazo Nitobe's "Bushido: The Soul of Japan".

  • Understanding Modern Life:

    • Examining the evolution of traditional values and their relevance today.

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  • Core Value: Harmony (Wa):

    • Central to Japanese culture; embodies tranquility achieved through social norms and moral precepts.

    • Individuals exemplifying harmony are virtuous and embody Japanese aesthetic.

  • Illustrative Representation:

    • Visual links between various values and their relationship to harmony.

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  • Table of Contents Highlights:

    • Chapter titles depicting various Japanese values and ethics including Harmony, Feelings, Loyalty, and Relationships.

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  • On Loyalty and Hierarchy:

    • Loyalty reflects obligations borne from social debts evolving from feudal norms.

    • Hierarchical relationships still influence modern workplace dynamics

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  • Aesthetic Values:

    • Exploration of concepts like wabi (beauty in simplicity) and sabi (beauty in decay) demonstrates deep cultural appreciation for transience and natural beauty.

    • Multiple aspects of beauty and its relation to experience and nature illustrate typical Japanese aesthetics.