Honesty & Integrity of Japanese Culture | Ueno Park, Tokyo, Japan #japantravel #guidedtour
「正直は最善の策」(Shōjiki wa saizen no saku)
Translation: “Honesty is the best policy.”
This phrase is widely recognized and reinforces the value of honesty over deceitful actions like theft. This proverb reflects the cultural emphasis on integrity, which has helped discourage theft in Japan.
Samurai culture, rooted in the Bushido code, has significantly influenced Japanese society’s values, including a strong sense of honesty, respect, and discipline. This code emphasized integrity, self-control, and ethical behavior, discouraging acts like stealing as dishonorable. These values have permeated Japanese culture over centuries, fostering a societal norm where trustworthiness and respect for others’ property are deeply ingrained, helping to keep crime rates, including theft, remarkably low.
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