Loneliness in Japan begins in childhood 🫣 #japan #tokyo #travel #kids #shorts

Loneliness in Japan begins in childhood 🫣 #japan #tokyo #travel #kids #shorts

In Japan, loneliness begins in childhood. This is not due to a lack of people around, but rather to culture and upbringing. At school, children face a strict system and hierarchy. The older ones are in charge, and the younger ones must obey. Bullying is as common as in any other country. This is because Japanese culture emphasizes outward calm. As a result, a child can feel lonely even in a class of 30 people. At the same time, it is paradoxical that all Japanese life is built around the collective. In schools, children set the table together, clean the classrooms, and at work, all issues are decided by the team. No one stands out. They spend a lot of time with other people, but they do not pry into each other’s souls or discuss personal matters. Because of this, even the closest colleagues may know almost nothing about each other beyond work-related communication. This is an outward closeness that often hides an inner distance. Have you ever experienced loneliness? Subscribe and like.

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