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Japan seems like a different place. Its a country that loves systems of harmony so much that the police are only now trying to break away from their collaborat

Japan seems like a different place. Its a country that loves systems of harmony so much that the police are only now trying to break away from their collaboration with the gangs, and sometimes failing. Established newspapers have a system of collaboration with news sources (like government officials) that they are tasked report upon. Among all these harmony systems is the seniority = age system. Even corporate finance loans are often based on social connections rather than creditworthiness. Its not hard for me to see why people would question Horie's arrest as a system turned against the young in that context.

harisenbon 16y ago
>Even corporate finance loans are often based on social connections rather than creditworthiness Here's the thing. EVERYHING. I mean EVERYTHING in Japan is based on social connections. Not just business, but every social interaction you have with any person anywhere will in most probability be based on who you know, and what connections you have. Which is one reason why I think it is very hard for foreigners and foreign companies to make head-way in Japan. In my decade here, I have a small smattering of connections, but nothing as wide raging as what your average Japanese person would have. But even my small smattering has helped me secure a great deal on my house loan, get a great deal on 3 cars, get me more high-quality furniture for my house than I could ever imagine, and free food at my favorite high-class restaurant. None of this is because I am a good, or even out-going person. It's only because I've become indebted to someone, or have someone indebted to me. (お世話になります has never been so true)
- bartonfink 16y ago
  "お世話になります has never been so true" Translation, please?
  - MrFoof 16y ago
    "Thank you for your help." Though there may be some specific connotation of those words that doesn't easily translate to English.

harisenbon 16y ago

>Even corporate finance loans are often based on social connections rather than creditworthiness Here's the thing. EVERYHING. I mean EVERYTHING in Japan is based on social connections. Not just business, but every social interaction you have with any person anywhere will in most probability be based on who you know, and what connections you have. Which is one reason why I think it is very hard for foreigners and foreign companies to make head-way in Japan. In my decade here, I have a small smattering of connections, but nothing as wide raging as what your average Japanese person would have. But even my small smattering has helped me secure a great deal on my house loan, get a great deal on 3 cars, get me more high-quality furniture for my house than I could ever imagine, and free food at my favorite high-class restaurant. None of this is because I am a good, or even out-going person. It's only because I've become indebted to someone, or have someone indebted to me. (お世話になります has never been so true)

bartonfink 16y ago
"お世話になります has never been so true" Translation, please?
- MrFoof 16y ago
  "Thank you for your help." Though there may be some specific connotation of those words that doesn't easily translate to English.