改善 literally only means improvement and it’s not a cultural trait. It’s just a word, and to many, a buzzword. Japanese drivers are always glued to their phones

改善 literally only means improvement and it’s not a cultural trait. It’s just a word, and to many, a buzzword. Japanese drivers are always glued to their phones. Almost every car has a built in TV and drivers watch it while driving and messaging someone on their phone. Bicyclists often hold an umbrella in one hand while playing a game with the other. Police aren’t making any effort to crack down on it and nobody is willing to accept that their own driving is dangerous and in need of improvement. The western idea of “kaizen” is sorely lacking here.