The Dangers in My Heart - Ch. 160 - I Want Some Encouragement

[Frostisss]

The Japanese are taught (to the point of indoctrination and flying planes into ships) that conformity and duty are the most important reason to exist. To "rebel" by standing out is considered almost criminal (excepting certain occupations) and will make you the outsider in a culture with xenophobic tendencies.

2019 story:

Tokyo public schools will stop forcing students to dye their hair black, official promises

that’s pretty crazy if true.

I mean I guess it makes an environment free from distractions? Idk that’s a pretty small silver lining.