Indian tourists find so many things amazing in Japan. Some we can and should bring back too. Here are six Japanese micro-philosophies, which we can learn, and really improve our life.

Last year, I visited Japan and was absolutely amazed by the richness of their culture. Specifically, by how polite, graceful, and dignified everyone is. Even though the country has had its share, and more, of darkness. Think of the catastrophic WW II bombings, devastating earthquakes and tsunamis, prolonged periods of economic pain. Despite all this, if the Japanese people are still polite and graceful, it’s not by accident. Their behaviour has to be understood in terms of certain key Japanese philosophies, which shape their thinking, and help them live an excellent quality of life. Indeed, we can also improve our lives by adopting some of the Japanese micro-habits.

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