Honor is a very important thing in Japanese culture even more so than the Chinese. They'd rather die than surrender (the way of the samurai's or their Bushido) and there is no way to say surrender in Japanese, it just doesn't exist. They would rather seppuku (basically suicide) than bring shame or dishonor their family and suicide is tolerated in Japan and some think it is a way to maintain one's honor.
In Japanese culture it is a disgrace to surrender they are taught that is an honor to die for your country and they don't understand why we would surrender.
Honor Code
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commit suicide rather then surrender
The concepts of honor and loyalty were central to Japanese culture, particularly during the feudal era. These values were often depicted in samurai code of honor, bushido, in which loyalty to one's lord and family was paramount. This mindset heavily influenced Japanese art, such as literature and theater, which often portrayed noble sacrifices and unwavering loyalty.
In Japanese culture it is a disgrace to surrender they are taught that is an honor to die for your country and they don't understand why we would surrender.
'Honor' in Japanese is光栄 (kouei).
Period of the Shogunate rule
Honor in Japanese is 'meiyo' and the kanji looks like this: 名誉 .
To honor the kami, the Japanese worshiped at shrines (SHRYNZ), or holy places.
The use of Kamikaze pilots reinforces the traditional Japanese values of honor and duty above life. It reflects the Bushido code employed by the Samurai from long before.
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Honor
Strength: tsuyosa ツヨサ Honor: meiyo メイヨ
Sensei
The term "saving face" in Japanese culture refers to the social value of preserving one's dignity, reputation, and honor in public situations. It involves avoiding actions that may bring shame or embarassment to oneself or others.