Japanese and Russians have different opinions about Hiroshima and Nagasaki. How are Russians different from the Japanese?

In general, Russia is a country beautiful girls And severe frosts. The birthplace of vodka and world-class figure skaters.

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What features do the Japanese see in our character?
I took the main data from here. So to speak, a free retelling with comments.

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1. Courageous men. If you have to choose a MAN among men, then, of course, it’s Russian. *Haha, that’s how it’s written. Apparently, our strongmen (boxers, army, bears, etc.) played their role here. Effeminate guys, as noted in the article, are not successful.


2. Russians love to drink. It's no secret that Russians prefer vodka to beer. Moreover, no matter how high the alcohol content is, he will drink it in one gulp. *I’ll add on my own that in the eyes of the Japanese, the Russian will not even get drunk. Although, as the author aptly noted, the average life expectancy is very short. Which can also be written down in particular.


3. Love for mushrooms. Russians love mushrooms; in the fall they even go to the forest to pick them, and then eat them with the whole family. You could say this is some fall fun! *Like the sea in summer and skiing in winter; like sakura in spring and momiji in autumn.


4. They become smiling when they drink. The smile never leaves your face, and the evening becomes fun. The Japanese need to keep in mind that in this case the likelihood that you will be forced to drink vodka that burns your throat is very high. *No comments XD It’s true that they rarely fight, although it does happen.


5. Ladies first. When we talk about manners and respect towards a woman, the first things that come to mind are: European countries, but in general, most Russians also adhere to these rules. Although in their own way, not like the Italians or the French. Whatever it is, men care about women. *I have nothing to add.


6. Naked friendship. If there is some important issue/conversation, Russians often resolve it in the bathhouse. This culture is a little similar to ours [Japanese]. Therefore, if you are going to study in Russia and want to make friends with the locals, then you should consider a similar method! (Naturally, boys with boys, and girls with girls.) *Um... I'm afraid the Japanese overtook us here a long time ago...


7. An overwhelming love for touch. This is very noticeable towards close friends and relatives. Cheek kisses and tight hugs are common. Distance between close friends and relatives is very short. And they are generally very open to each other. *Yes, I would add that this applies not only to loved ones. Just two girlfriends can kiss on the cheek. Shake hands with all the guys within sight, pat them on the shoulder, etc. - like twice two. And for a Japanese it must be really strange.


8. Lots of self-centered people. Often they not only consider their opinion to be the most correct, but also will not rest until everyone agrees with it. Moreover, if the opinion is left without attention, they may get angry. To some extent, Russians can be called rude, so if you are going to study, be prepared. *Here we are very different from the Japanese. It's not good or bad, just different :)


9. They love money. Russians love money, and the wealthy are popular here. But still, you shouldn’t show off your money upon arrival, as there is a high probability of getting into trouble. *Who doesn't love money!


10. Surprisingly high divorce rate. First place in the world for divorces, according to some data it reaches as much as 50%. In Japan too lately one couple out of three breaks up, so it would not be wrong to say that every year we are getting closer to Russia. *I haven’t seen the statistics, I don’t know.

(text posted below) In mid-February, when I was in Kazan, I was invited to a school for an aspiring journalist. So, apparently, one of them unsubscribed. in general, don’t judge strictly, just as I don’t judge, I understand that beginners - somewhere they didn’t hear something, somewhere they simply didn’t understand something, but were too embarrassed to ask. in general, the text of the interview is under the cut

Last week, a woman from Japan, a Tatar by nationality, came to Kazan; she lived there for about 8 years. He teaches Russian as a foreign language to the Japanese at the university. She gave me and several other aspiring journalists interviews)
Here is my article:

FROM VLADIVOSTOK TO MOSCOW BY TRAIN.
Dubious pleasure or a dream?
I became interested in Japan a long time ago, along with the emergence of my interest in Anime. Someday I dream of going there. And now I have such a rare opportunity to talk with a Russian person who went to live in Japan and returned to Japan for a week. hometown. Here is an interview with a teacher from Shimane University Prefecture, LARISA USMANOVA. She told a lot of interesting things about culture modern Japan, about the little-known migration of the Tatars. And she shared the secret dream of all Japanese.

-How is the Russian mentality different from the Japanese?
-Japanese social system it is very organized, it is built on the Asian model “the superior is always the right of the inferior”, age is very important. Here you can find this in karate sections, the “senpai-kohai” model. After graduating from universities, young people go to some company and get there additional education, this is career growth. Lifetime employment system, meaning you work only for them as you advance through the ranks. And the company takes care of all social security.
-What is your program for teaching Russian to Japanese students based on?
-There are special textbooks that we use to study the basics of grammar. Unfortunately, we are not going through history yet. But the students themselves are sometimes very interested in her. My group, and they are just finishing the 1st year, can already introduce themselves, tell what they like, and of course the phrase: “let’s get to know each other, I want to learn Russian.”
-Japanese, this is completely different language family Compared to Russian, was it difficult for you to learn it?
- Of course, it’s difficult. But he belongs to the Ural-Mongolian group, and to some extent Tatar. The Japanese language has 4 types of writing. The Japanese took Chinese writing as a basis, the hieroglyph - meaning, meaning. And it turns out that each character has two ways of reading, in Japanese and in Chinese style. The word consists of several hieroglyphs. There are about 4 thousand hieroglyphs, but in order to communicate and read newspapers it is quite possible to know 2000 and use dictionaries.
-You studied French at school, then English, and now Japanese. Which one was more difficult to master and which one was easier?
-In principle, of course, Japanese is more difficult. But then I found material about the migration of Tatars to Japan. In an article from a newspaper published in Manchuria. It was printed in Arabic script, so I had to study Arabic script on my own for about a year to read this newspaper. Later I wrote a book about this migration, which no one here knows about, although a lot of Tatars went to Japan from here and from Orenburg in the pre-war years. Surprisingly, the Japanese are a very closed nation. And they don’t like foreigners, but enough large number They accepted the Tatars and allowed them to live on their territory.
-What about youth groups?
-They have a clear division between work, study and personal life. The school is very strict, uniform and discipline. And outside of school they gather in their own subcultures. There is such an area in Tokyo called Harachiko. All these bands hang out there.
-Why are the Japanese so advanced in computer technology?
-They are taught to think in images from childhood. Hieroglyphics is an image plus an image, and the creation of something new. We, knowing Russian, English language, we think in words, but they think in images. Here important role We play Manga (comics). It is a book with pictures and captions. Many textbooks are even built on this principle. They even translated Karl Marx's Capital into something similar. They don't need to read the words. They will look at the pictures and understand the meaning. That is why there are so many talented designers and IT specialists among the Japanese.
-So it’s difficult for them to learn our language?
-Yes, European languages, and especially our Russian. Here, for example, is a “long-necked animal.” That is, I always told them that there are no three letters in a row, but here they ask me why that is, and I can’t answer them exactly.
-Many Russian teenagers like to watch anime, but do the Japanese watch Russian animation?
-About a year ago the Cheburashko boom began in Japan. Some girl in Okinawa watched a cartoon about our Cheburashka on the Internet. But all the Japanese love something so cute - “kawaii”, and so she decided to sew it. Her friends saw this and also asked her to sew the same ones. As a result, all of Japan recognized Cheburashka. They made an anime about him and released games. But then it turned out that there is copyright. And there were quite serious frictions on this score. But then everything settled down and they even held the Cheburashka festival and broadcast it on television. I also showed this cartoon to my students, in Russian with Japanese subtitles, so that they could hear Russian speech.
-How does Japanese food affect the Russian body?
-Great thing. It is dietary and not processed. It's all natural. The main dish is rice, and everything comes with it. Meat is not traditionally eaten, but recently people have come to love it. Now in my group there are 2-meter guys, although the nation itself is not tall, so something is changing in their diet. This is fundamentally different from our sushi bars, because everything there is only defrosted.
-How do they feel about Russian cuisine?
-We sometimes cook in class; we love pies. They laugh and say: “Bake me some pies,” but this is heavy food for them; they’ve eaten two and are already full.
-For us the system Unified State Exam testing innovation, but is this common for the Japanese?
- There are fundamental differences. Universities are built according to American model. But the school education system is testing. How more The points you score after school, the better your choice of university. If you don't pass, you don't move on to the next level.
-What do the Japanese usually ask you about Russia?
-Everyone I’ve met asks how long it takes to travel by express from Vladivostok to Moscow. I answer - 7 days, but I never went myself, because I feel sorry for the time. They say that it is such a pleasure, you drive and drive, and outside the window there are fields and forests - the eye rests. This is their blue dream.
- In Tatarstan, you can get married at the age of 14. At what age do teenagers become adults in Japan?
-Since 20 years old. Getting married before 20, I’ve never heard of that. Middle age for women 25-30 years old, for men 35-40. This has to do with the organization of society. Until men reach a certain material level, not by their abilities, but by age. It is not customary for women to work; there are few businesswomen. The Japanese family model - a woman gets married and stays at home.
-Did the crisis affect Japan?
In Japan it is not felt. The standard of living has not changed. If anyone was fired, it was those who came for temporary work. Toyota fired the Brazilians, they came to work, they were laid off, and they will simply go back. So they did it very smartly.
In general, in terms of technology, the country is not very expensive and, for example, a call to Kazan costs me only 150 rubles, despite the fact that I talk for 3-4 hours.

Original taken from ymorno_ru c Aggression or ally loyalty

WITHOUT CAUSING ANY DAMAGE TO THE JAPANESE ISLANDS,
THE USSR WILL FOREVER REMAIN TOKYO'S MAIN ENEMY

In the complex and contradictory events of the Second World War, a special place is occupied by the war of the USSR against Japan in August - September 1945. Neither in terms of ferocity nor in the scale of losses can it be compared not only with other wars of the twentieth century, but even with such battles of the Second World War , like Moscow, Stalingrad, Battle of Kursk, Normandy operation, etc.

This battle remained virtually the only unsolved knot in the last world war. Its consequences continue to have strong influence on modern Russian-Japanese relations, despite the end cold war, when the approach to solving problems was dictated solely by the logic of the struggle of various socio-political systems. This also applies to different views on the problem of the USSR entering the war with Japan in August 1945, where not everything is clear and simple.

DENNATION OF THE NEUTRALITY PACT

The USSR is accused of “treacherously” violating the neutrality pact by entering the war against Japan. At the same time, archival documents indicate that in 1941-1945. this pact was violated by both sides.

This concerns various hostile actions of Japan towards the USSR: violating the state border, detaining Soviet ships and blocking sea routes, planning by the Japanese General Staff of military actions against the USSR, military and economic espionage carried out by Japanese intelligence agencies throughout the war. All this escalated the situation, forcing the Soviet command to hold on Far East a significant amount of effort and resources.

There are also a number of circumstances indicating a formal violation of the neutrality pact on the part of the USSR (the activities of Soviet military advisers in China and military assistance to him from the USSR; facts of the release of American pilots who made emergency landings in the USSR after the bombing of Japanese targets; receiving lease from the United States of merchant ships under the Lend-Lease law, which transported American military equipment, equipment and gear).

In this regard, however, it should be emphasized that lighting historical facts, of course, cannot be based solely on formal principles and requires a specific historical approach. Within the framework of this approach, it clearly follows that Japan, being, like other Axis countries, an aggressor and having violated international legal norms, could hardly lay claim to strict compliance other subjects of these norms in relation to themselves. During the war, under the slogan of creating a “sphere of co-prosperity in Greater East Asia,” Japan captured the Philippines, Malaya, Indonesia, Burma, Vietnam, a significant part of China, Singapore, Hong Kong, and islands in Pacific Ocean- almost 10 thousand square meters in total. km of territories where about 400 million people lived. Due to the fault of the then Japanese government, the peoples of Asia received death and destruction instead of prosperity.

That is why in August 1945 the whole world greeted with enthusiasm the news of the USSR's entry into the war with Japan. Moreover, this was done without any “treachery” on the Soviet side, since the Soviet government denounced the neutrality pact back in April 1945 (because it lost its meaning in the new conditions), having actually warned Japan four months in advance about its possible participation in the war and at the same time legally preserving the spirit and letter of the pact - this is precisely the procedure for terminating its validity that he envisaged. The USSR gave Japan a chance to capitulate to the allies, and it was not its fault that the Japanese government did not take advantage of this chance.

Let us assume: what would have happened if the USSR had refused to enter the war with Japan? The conclusion is clear - this could sharply complicate the relations of the allies in the anti-Hitler coalition, and no one could afford such a “luxury” at that time. The Kremlin's specific commitments on this issue, which it assumed at the Yalta and Potsdam conferences, reflected both the interest of the allies in the USSR's participation in final defeat Japan, and Stalin’s desire not to be left out of the division of spheres of influence in the Far East.

At the same time, it should be said that among the American generals, not everyone recognized the need for the USSR to intervene in the confrontation with Japan in 1945. Thus, the commander-in-chief of the Allied forces in the southwestern part of the Pacific, General Douglas MacArthur, believed that already at the end of 1944, After the liberation of the Philippines from Japanese occupation, captured documents showed the extreme depletion of the Japanese economy, therefore, in his opinion, there was no need for the USSR to enter the war with Japan in 1945. “Although in 1941 I insisted on Russian participation in the war , wrote MacArthur, to divert Japanese forces from the South Pacific and Southeast Asia, by 1945 her participation had become unnecessary.”

At the same time, the large losses suffered by American troops during the capture of the islands of Okinawa and Iwo Jima (about 55 thousand and 22 thousand, respectively, and the fighting on the island of Iwo Jima continued for a month, until the fiercely resisting 23 thousand Japanese garrison was completely destroyed), left little chance of implementing the plans for the “peaceful occupation” of the Japanese Islands, hatched by MacArthur’s headquarters. Therefore, obviously, the assessment expressed in the memoirs of Harry Truman looks more realistic: “The Committee of the Chiefs of Staff gave dire forecasts regarding the losses that we could suffer in an invasion of the islands of Japan proper... As our troops in the Pacific moved forward , suffering heavy losses, the urgency of Russia's entry into the war became increasingly obvious. Russia's entry into the war would mean saving the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans."

When they talk about the illegality of a strike on Japan, they refer to the fact that in similar circumstances it did not act against the Soviet Union in 1941. However, this thesis does not stand up to criticism, even if we ignore the moral categories within the framework of the antithesis “aggressor - victim of aggression” ". The combination of factors of that period (a peculiar understanding national interests, Hitler's urgent recommendations to capture Singapore, strained relations between Japan and Germany after the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, the growth of American-Japanese contradictions and, not least, the losses of the Germans on the Soviet-German front) determined precisely the decision that was then made by the Japanese government - attack Pearl Harbor and start a war with the United States. In this set of circumstances, the Neutrality Pact played a more or less secondary role for Japan.

The decision of the Soviet leadership to oppose Japan in August 1945 was also influenced by certain factors. Stalin could hardly forget Khasan and Khalkhin Gol, just like those critical days of August - October 1941, when the question of Japan's participation on the side of Germany was very acute. Therefore, it is quite understandable that one of the motives for his decision to enter the war with Japan was the desire to eliminate the source of tension that existed for the USSR in the Far East since the 1930s. In any case, faced with a choice - Japan or the allies, Stalin clearly chose the allies, and it would have been strange, to say the least, if he had acted differently. Soviet Union honestly fulfilled his duty to his coalition partners, to the peoples of many Asian countries that were suffering under Japanese occupation.

“What is the difference between the Japanese and Russians”

Much has been written on this topic, and much can be discussed. Everyone has different feelings and worldviews on this matter. It would be nice to have a discussion on this topic. If anyone is interested, please join.

Some of the main points of difference are life, work, family and culture. Perhaps someone will add something else. Perhaps someone will connect some points together.

Life of “seikatsu”... - the difference.

The work of "shigoto" is the difference.

The "kazoku" family is the difference.

Bunka culture - the difference.

What is different about the everyday life of Japanese and Russians? Well, for example, one of... In Japan, garbage is taken out correctly - on certain days, it is packaged correctly (according to instructions from garbage companies). In Russia you can throw away all your garbage together and at any time. It's convenient, but creates a lot environmental problems. In Japan, stores don't cheat. Sometimes they can make mistakes, but we are all human, and we all make mistakes sometimes. In Russia you need to be careful always and everywhere so that you are not deceived. And this is not only in stores, but in others different areas Same. Look carefully in stores to make sure the products are good - they often sell expired or poor quality. There is no such thing in Japan. In Japan, neighbors try to treat each other with respect - for example, in most cases, do not make noise, do not make loud noises, etc. Although there are exceptions to this too. In Russia, neighbors often do not live in peace with each other and do not maintain mutual silence. But if they are friends, then it is a very warm and good friendship between neighbors, with feasts and visits just like that. I love my country, but now I’m sitting and thinking, what is better in everyday life in Russia than in Japan? The thought somehow doesn’t come to me, maybe someone can help?

In Russia it is customary to easily visit each other. Perhaps this does not relate to the concept of everyday life, and more to the concept of culture. But when you live in Japan for a long time and gradually get used to Japanese culture, then sometimes you begin to look at some things from the Japanese position of the worldview. For example. You come to Russia, and a friend comes to you unexpectedly without an invitation. In Russia this is easy. But at this moment you have some plans of your own, and this visit leaves you a little confused. And a Russian person who lives permanently in Russia - in most (90%) cases this is normal for him, no problems - “Come in, dear, I’m so glad to see you!” In Japan, a visit is usually agreed upon in advance, and people simply never show up.

Next, the work of “shigoto” is the difference. The Japanese are more hardworking than the Russians. Why? Thinking mentality? Upbringing? Money issue? Probably all together. Rarely are any Japanese late for work. In Russia this percentage is higher. In Japan there is a reworking of "zangyo" not for money, but to show that you good worker so that the company you work for and your colleagues respect and appreciate you. In Russia, such cases are rare. In Russia there are many cases where, out of love for work, people work very hard, regardless of salary. Perhaps this is also common in Japan, I don’t know, I haven’t seen it. When communicating with colleagues at work, Russians have a more open heart, warmer and deeper relationships. The Japanese have respectful relationships, but dry, there is no warmth. A work colleague in Japan will not become your friend, but usually only your partner. In Russia, colleagues often become friends. Japan has a strong culture of collective thinking and team collaboration. In Russia there is a lot of individual thinking and individual work. Due to this, apparently in Russia there are many famous individual historical figures in different areas. There are many normal, full weekends in Russia. For example, once a year there is 1 month of vacation, i.e. 30 days. And he is paid with a salary of one month. Having finished work, the Russian does not stay at work to overwork, but hurries home to his family. In Russia, in 80% of cases, family comes first, work comes second. In Japan it's the opposite.

The kazoku family. The Japanese have a colder relationship with each other in the family than the Russians. These are, of course, features and cultural differences. There is a lot of tenderness in the Russian family, a lot warm words among themselves. This is between parents and between parents and children. Parents, even at a fairly mature age, always talk to each other a lot kind words, a lot of attention and bodily warmth - kiss, hug. Those. to express and show their love for each other - they do not see anything embarrassing in this. Parents treat their children the same way. They give them a lot of love and affection, they show it - they always kiss the children a lot, hug them, and say a lot of kind words. Relationships between children, i.e. brothers and sisters in both countries are the same. Children are children, and the culture of the country has not yet had time to change them. They love each other just as much, they also fight and make up. In Russia, parents have more strict upbringing. Children are scolded more and raised more strictly. In Japan, parenting is much gentler. Children are scolded little and much is allowed. It’s difficult to say what is better in upbringing, everything is individual.

Bunka culture. One of the differences is that Japan is a more collective country, i.e. we think and do as a team. Russia is a country of more individual thinking. One example is that if in a group of Japanese someone starts doing something (for example, picking up public trash), as a rule, everyone will come up without questions or any requests for help, and begin to help. In Russia in similar situation, if one starts to do something, he will need to ask for help and then they will start helping him. There are exceptions, but in 70-80% this happens. The Japanese are more restrained in their emotions, and due to this, more patient in behavior and words. Those. 95% of them are not rude. Due to this and hard work (this was mentioned above), good service and all the ensuing consequences in business. There is a respectful and patient attitude, but at the same time there is a dryness in relationships between people. In Russia there is a very lack of patience, there is a lot of rudeness. As a result, the service leaves much to be desired. But at the same time - “if we don’t love, then we don’t love to the depths of our souls, but if we love, then we love with all our souls.” Those. Russians' emotions are pronounced and open, while Japanese's are more hidden and superficial.

I expressed only a small part of my opinion on the topic - “What is the difference between the Japanese and Russians.” We can talk about this topic for a long time and a lot. Leave your comments and opinions :-)

Without pretending to cover the topic, I will give a couple of examples that have been very striking lately.

Russians often drink when they work. The Japanese often work while drinking.
Corporate drinking parties are often mandatory for employees to attend. Sales department employees have even more worries: they have to recruit potential clients by taking them to karaoke restaurants.

After listening to the interlocutor’s statement, the Russian will first say “no,” and the Japanese will say “yes.”
At the same time, “no” in Russian does not mean disagreement at all; more often it means “no, listen to what I say,”
just like the Japanese "yes" ("hai") means "yes, yes, I understood what you said" and does not imply at all
agreement with what was heard.

And for starters, an example from a slightly different area: the difference between the Japanese and Russians from, say, the Americans.
American dialogue:
- How are you? ("how are you doing?")
- Wonderful. How are you? ("fine. and you?")
(end of dialogue. And often the question may remain completely unanswered)

Russian dialogue:
- How are you?
- ... (a long list of complaints about life and neighbors)

Japanese dialogue:
- how are you (“genki desk?”)
- We only saw each other yesterday?! just as good as yesterday.
(and all because the question “how are you?” is appropriate only after a long separation).

And finally, a comparison of polite greetings in different languages:
(Russian) -- Be healthy! ("Hello")
(Japanese) - Today... ("Konnichiwa")
(American) - Hey! ("Hello")
(Tatar) - Are you alive? ("Isanmesez")