Kiyoshi Matsumoto5 Most Common Misconceptions about the JapaneseFor outsiders, the Japanese are among the most misunderstood people in the world. There are many myths and misconceptions about who the…6 min read·Dec 10, 2021----
Kiyoshi MatsumotoThe ‘Ura of the Ura’ of Japanese MindFor many the Japanese psyche has been an enigma. Descriptions of the inscrutable Japanese have been used ever since the West came in…5 min read·Sep 23, 2021--1--1
Kiyoshi MatsumotoAbout faceOf all the idiosyncrasies of Japanese culture, the concept of “face” is perhaps the most difficult for westerners to fully grasp. And…11 min read·Aug 29, 2021----
Kiyoshi MatsumotoThe Mystery of GeishaIn Japan the beautiful and enigmatic Geisha represents one of the most iconic traditions in the country. The role of Geisha has been…8 min read·Aug 19, 2020----
Kiyoshi MatsumotoThe History of China and Japan ConflictIn close proximity, with the narrow Strait of Korea and the East China Sea separating, relations between China and Japan have been like…17 min read·Jul 27, 2020--2--2
Kiyoshi MatsumotoThe Obedient JapaneseThe concept of obedience in Japan is as ancient as its people. Up until the mainstream introduction of Confucianism and Buddhism into…5 min read·Jun 5, 2020----
Kiyoshi Matsumoto‘The Inside of the Inside’ of Japanese MindFor many the Japanese psyche has been an enigma. Descriptions of the inscrutable Japanese have been used ever since the West came in…5 min read·May 20, 2020----
Kiyoshi MatsumotoThe Shinto & Japan’s most sacred shrineTo understand Japan’s Shinto religion, it is best to compare the traditions of Shinto to Japan’s practice of Buddhism, plus to examine the…10 min read·May 7, 2020----
Kiyoshi MatsumotoOKU — The Concept of the Space Within and Often HiddenFor the Japanese the concept and use of space and time is quite different to that of the West. They perceive space and time (Ma) as…6 min read·May 1, 2020----