Japanese Lifestyle can also be Bizarre & Strange in many Ways!
Japan can be an extremely strange country if you get to know it better. Japanese lifestyle can truly stun you at times and if you study the people of Japan carefully, then you will see exactly how bizarre a few of their social trends are. Japan may be the technological capital of the world and it might epitomise culture, history, traditions, customs, heritage and art, but a few things about Japanese society is truly astonishing. Here are a few strange things about Japanese lifestyle that are truly astounding:
The Hikikomori The hikikomori or the recluse is a problem in Japanese society that needs much attention. Usually, people with mental illnesses and people in old age stay away from society and shut themselves in. In Japan, most hikikomori cases involve youngsters. People in their early twenties lead hermit lives and shut themselves from the society. People usually attribute this sort of behaviour to the advent of the internet, social pressure and also as a revolt against parents who try to ‘protect’ their children till they reach adulthood.
Crime Japan has a very low crime rate. If you own a handgun in Japan, there are chances that you will be arrested as it is illegal. If you own any sort of ceremonial sword, then it’s supposed to be registered and reported to the authorities. The homicide rate of Japan is extremely low, second only to Monaco. However, the conviction rate is high so as to keep alive the business of lawyers and judges.
Food Food in Japanese lifestyle is dominant as the Japanese are very fond of food. The people of Japan have varied taste in food and like the taste of raw food items that is completely different from the occidental countries. If you closely take a look at Japanese life and society, you will find various kinds of oddities. Therefore if you want to know more, you can try reading up on the people of Japan. 1st Image Source: goo.gl/jMF4aR 2nd Image Source: goo.gl/NDO89K