I - I, and other people - it's the other.
(Japanese proverb)
It is difficult to find a more vivid and original country than Japan. We use it electronically, we eat her food, Laugh at her advertising.
But the culture and traditions of the Nihon ( "Sun homeland") is much wiser. Japanese art - a sample of spirituality and asceticism. The Japanese themselves - nation, unlike anyone else. And unlike us, always Silya understand the "mysterious Russian soul", the Japanese know exactly what is the difference.
And believe me, we have, to learn from them.
Iytoko-dori - the art of drawing
Japan today - a highly developed state. It ranks third in the world in terms of GDP, the fourth - largest exporter and sixth - largest import. This is one of the most technologically advanced and industrialized countries in the world. Looking at the Tokyo skyscrapers, it is difficult to believe that even 150-170 years ago, Japan was ruled by the samurai.
What is needed by developing countries for economic growth? It is true: the resources, competent management and borrowing. But why is the country that attract and absorb other people's technology, achieve such different results?
For example, India and China much earlier and in greater volume began to adopt Western European experience. But the outstanding result achieved as a result of Japan. As the Japanese managed to modernize the economy much faster neighbors?
The answer lies in iytoko-dori - the Japanese art of borrowing elements of Western culture and adapting them to the peculiarities of their daily lives.
American historian and philosopher Japanese Hajime Nakamura had emphasized the amazing ability Japanese people choose other cultures that is of interest to them at a particular historical segment.
The Japanese do not copy. The cornerstone always put their own customs. Everything takes over from the West, certainly adaptable.
modernization era began in Japan in 1854. 14 years later, needing strong light industry, Japan has decided to adopt the French technology. In 1873, in the city of Tomioka opened a new textile factory, which literally everything (from the machines to tables and chairs) were brought from France. Higher positions are also occupied by the French - Japanese workers only follow their instructions and carefully watched.
Tomiokskaya factory produced a good silk. But, in fairness, it should be noted that its production was not immediately profitable. In 1875, the deficit the company's budget amounted to 220 thousand yen. But already in 1910, the Japanese managed to surpass the "teacher" - the factory started to produce the first-class silk and export it abroad.
Iytoko-dori - one of the reasons, as the Japanese have raised the economy of the post-war ruins. Achievements of Western science and culture - only plitochki, out on the road to prosperity identity. Modern the Japanese wear jeans and eat hamburgers, but do not hesitate on holidays put on a kimono.
Modernization of the domestic passenger car industry «Renault» company forces lasted for more than 5 years. But the assembly line continues to go "vedrotazy". We want to instill the philosophy of our managers kaizen, Forgetting that its effectiveness is largely dependent on the level of group consciousness (here Isik) that the Japanese, unlike us, are very well developed.
Perhaps, at first you should learn iytoko-dori?
Gambari - perseverance and determination
About Japanese hard work is legendary. Many experts particularly allocate diligence and hard work of the Japanese people, speaking about the reasons for the success of this country.
Indeed, one of the highlights of the Japanese national character is the so-called Gambari. This term is difficult to explain in Russian, because in our (as, indeed, and others) is not equivalent to the concept of culture. The literal translation means something like "stand your ground", "get things done", "work hard." In other words, we hurt ourselves in the cake, but to achieve this goal.
The difference in the approach to work with us and the Japanese demonstrate proverbs. "Work is not a wolf - in the woods not run" - "The monk who does not work will not eat."
Idleness painful for the Japanese, the excess of free time are considered wasteful and even shameful. In Russia, as we know, the question "What to do?" Many respond: "Yes, there's nothing works."
We will tear away as possible, doing everything at the last moment and at the same time say to ourselves and colleagues, "Calm down! Nonsense!". The Japanese say in such situations, "Gambatte" ( "work harder").
Persistence, perseverance and determination - that's the foundation Gambari. Perhaps, if we develop these qualities, we do not need books on self-control.
Hedataru - respect personal space
Once, on a pair of the university me hooked newcomer. The girl was one of those "simplicity worse than stealing." Close pridvinuv chair, she began unceremoniously to dig in my notes.
Her "I'll look," it was not a question. She brazenly invaded my personal space and just put me in front of this fact. Should I describe my feelings at the same time?
The Japanese never allow himself to such treatment with a stranger. In ancient Japan, the servants were taught to keep a distance of 90 centimeters from the host, so as not to step on his shadow. It was a sign of respect and reverence of his master.
Until now, the Japanese believe that the 90 centimeters - is the optimum distance between the interlocutors. Even the famous welcome bows are made in a meter of each other.
Literally translated hedataru - this separation, removing things from each other. the term refers to the distance that must comply with unfamiliar people in the context of interpersonal relationships. In this case, it refers to both physical and spiritual "remoteness".
Japanese tend not to climb into the soul of man. In building friendships and love relationships, they are slow and patient. Only when people are getting really close to (reach nadzimu), they can enter into someone else's personal space.
A dozen of my friends would be worth to learn hedataru.
And what would be advised to learn from the Japanese his friends are you?