As far as I know, New Orleans didn't have power during Katrina (at least the affected parts). Having visited Japan and having friends there, I can easily say Japan is the most civilized country on earth when it comes to most things. The mindset in the US and most parts of Europe is "me me me" while in Japan it's more of "us us us".
I think the Japanese are cool n all and they have an interesting cultural history which was changed forever when foreign ships sailed to their land and brought things like electricity, telephone service, incandescent lighting etc........ They are great at improving things since Dr. Deming showed them how. They have come a long way since the fuedalism of the 1800's LOL, They are smarter? and what car in Japan can transport a 50" TV? I know your gonna say that they are more honorable......eh tell that to the yakuza with that said, the tragedy is a sad matter but Im sure they will pull through with flying colors.
Sorry brotha, I'm not buying that. That might be the common perception, but I don't think there's much to support it. Feel free to try and convince me though. I'm open-minded
more holes in this entire theory: "It has long been understood by disaster researchers that both the general public and organizational actors tend to believe in various disaster myths. Notions that disasters are accompanied by looting, social disorganization, and deviant behavior are examples of such myths. Research shows that the mass media play a significant role in promulgating erroneous beliefs about disaster behavior. Following Hurricane Katrina, the response of disaster victims was framed by the media in ways that greatly exaggerated the incidence and severity of looting and lawlessness. Media reports initially employed a âcivil unrestâ frame and later characterized victim behavior as equivalent to urban warfare. The media emphasis on lawlessness and the need for strict social control both reflects and reinforces political discourse calling for a greater role for the military in disaster management. Such policy positions are indicators of the strength of militarism as an ideology in the United States." more: http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/res...tter Annals paper Tierney Bevc Kuligowski.pdf
There are many misconceptions in what you wrote, so: 1. The first Americans in Japan FORCED Japan to trade with them with the threat of military action. Deming arrived much later and at that point (actually before WW2) Japan was already industrially and technologically advanced. Some are mentioned here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_inventions 2. There are plenty of bigger cars in Japan that can carry a 50" TV and the smaller ones are often smartly built so you could fit it in as well. Don't be ignorant. 3. Yakuza isn't some innocent organization for sure but honor is very big, even in this day and age. The cutting off of fingers for mistakes is still practiced in this day and age.
The Japanese have always intrigued me as a culture in their generosity,sacrifice,dedication,ability to work together as a unit,etc.....but what i`ve always seen as a contradiction is their humility or lack of it. I believve it was the Prime minister that had to back track his statement of the current events as a "divine intervention for Japans egoism".....most westerner that have spent a significant amount of time in the land of the risng sun have relayed this mindset of "superiority" vs. all people other than their own. Is this simply a misunderstanding or is this an accurate mindest? as stated,the direct feedback i have recieved from westerners have been consistent with borderline arrogance/superiority....what does this stem from or is it misinterpreted as pride? welcome comments.