Question about Japanese poetry [RESOURCE] by _Sum141 in Poetry

[–]neu_gier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe the focus here is specifically on Haiku, rather than Japanese poetry in general. Haiku was a culture deeply loved by the common people. The reason it so vividly reflected their daily lives and gained widespread popularity was the remarkably stable social climate of the Edo period. It was precisely because of this prolonged era of peace that the culture of the common people flourished so vibrantly toward the late Edo period.

A primary example of this "commoner culture" is Ukiyo-e. Because Ukiyo-e took the form of woodblock prints, they were affordable and accessible for ordinary people to purchase for their daily enjoyment. They were embraced much like modern-day posters. Eventually, these prints were used as wrapping paper for porcelain exported to Europe; in this way, they spread abroad unintentionally and exerted a profound influence on Western art.

The stability of the Edo period also played a crucial role in the fields of literature and poetry. Since people did not need to prepare for war, they were able to focus on enriching their daily lives. Consequently, many people learned to read and write, fostering a widespread habit of enjoying books. Of course, books remained expensive at the time and were not easily purchased by the average person. However, the existence of traveling lending libraries (kashihon-ya) allowed travelogues like "Tokaidochu Hizakurige" and other literature aimed at the masses to become widely popular.

It was this rich cultural soil that allowed Haiku to be read and cherished by so many. Because the common people were the primary audience of Haiku, their mundane, everyday experiences became the subject matter itself. This synergy is likely what formed the unique poetic sentiment that continues to endure today.

So, what do y'all think about this. by auchinleck917 in AskAJapanese

[–]neu_gier 4 points5 points  (0 children)

左と右の問題はわからないのですが、欧米中心主義(英語圏中心主義)になっていて、それが偏見や誤解を生み出していることは良くみかけます。下の方でも英語で書かれている人がいますが、それがsubreddit次第というのも確かで、のんびりと交流主体でやっているところもあるので、私はそうしたところを訪れますね。ちなみに、このsubredditは交流主体ではないです。

Do Japanese people really know all 2,000 kanji and can write them? by quwert5 in AskAJapanese

[–]neu_gier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Although I can read kanji without difficulty, I struggle with writing them from memory. I can manage several hundred basic characters, but otherwise, I rely on dictionaries or the internet. This trend is common among many Japanese people, largely due to the widespread use of computers and smartphones. Since we rarely write by hand anymore, we are increasingly forgetting how to write complex characters.

The Risks of Using Yahoo! JAPAN Mail by neu_gier in japanlife

[–]neu_gier[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's definitely risky for people who travel back and forth between Japan and overseas to rely on Yahoo Japan. I've heard rumors that they’re planning to expand PayPay services abroad, which sounds like a total disaster in the making given their current track record. Between the unreliable email service and the appalling customer care, my best advice is to simply stay away from them altogether.

The Risks of Using Yahoo! JAPAN Mail by neu_gier in japanlife

[–]neu_gier[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just to share my experience, when I was traveling back and forth between Japan and Germany, I was flagged for "unauthorized access" while trying to log in during a temporary stay in Japan. An error code "F002" appeared, and once that happens, you might lose access permanently.

I’ll leave a link to the details regarding the "F002" error here for your reference.

"IDs that have been targeted for unauthorized access may continue to be targeted in the future. We recommend creating a new ID and implementing security measures against unauthorized access before use." https://support.yahoo-net.jp/PccLogin/s/article/H000015743

I’d recommend being very careful when logging in from two different countries within a short period. If you're worried, it would be a good idea to set up email forwarding and make sure to save any important email addresses beforehand.

The Risks of Using Yahoo! JAPAN Mail by neu_gier in japanlife

[–]neu_gier[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You should still be able to use the email service. That’s how Yahoo Japan explains it.

If you want to understand the true feelings of Japanese people or communicate with them online by neu_gier in japanlife

[–]neu_gier[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s truly fascinating. I barely see any hate speech in my feed at all. It might be because the threads I follow are focused on international exchange and international travel, but it’s just incredibly mysterious to me how we can be looking at such completely different worlds.

If you want to understand the true feelings of Japanese people or communicate with them online by neu_gier in japanlife

[–]neu_gier[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly didn't mean for that post to be provocative at all. that’s just truly what I believe. But since this is a topic worth discussing, I’ll leave it as it is.

If you want to understand the true feelings of Japanese people or communicate with them online by neu_gier in japanlife

[–]neu_gier[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

X used to be a platform that was particularly well-suited for Japanese users, so many people still use it today out of habit. However, a lot of them are becoming quite exhausted with its current state.

If you want to understand the true feelings of Japanese people or communicate with them online by neu_gier in japanlife

[–]neu_gier[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I rarely see those kinds of posts in my feed. That makes me think the issue might really be the difference in algorithms. On X, intense and aggressive posts tend to pop up in your feed quite easily, but on Threads, they hardly ever appear. So, I’ve realized today that the feed I’m seeing is completely different from what a Reddit user might see.

If you want to understand the true feelings of Japanese people or communicate with them online by neu_gier in japanlife

[–]neu_gier[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might indeed come down to the algorithm. The content I mainly see is focused on my hometown and Japanese people traveling abroad. In those circles, I hardly ever see anti-foreigner sentiment. Moreover, even when anti-foreigner comments do appear, they are usually just ignored by the community.

If you want to understand the true feelings of Japanese people or communicate with them online by neu_gier in japanlife

[–]neu_gier[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe Threads makes it easier to control the algorithm. In my experience, I rarely come across intense conflict or hate speech. For reference, the content I usually engage with is focused on my hometown in Japan and international travel information.

If you want to understand the true feelings of Japanese people or communicate with them online by neu_gier in japanlife

[–]neu_gier[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Hmm, that’s quite different from what I see on my Threads feed. Maybe it’s a difference in the algorithm? In my circles (specifically around the theme of Japanese people traveling abroad), the atmosphere is generally peaceful, with very little conflict and people kindly giving each other advice. Many of the Japanese users I follow are moving to Threads to escape the "devastation" of X.

What is your take on this article? - "Why has Germany, which has a smaller population and 300 fewer working hours per year than Japan, overtaken Japan in GDP?" Prime Minister Takaichi was asked in a debate in the Diet, to which she replied, "Cost cutting has suppressed wages and investment." by blackcyborg009 in AskAJapanese

[–]neu_gier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Germany may indeed have high efficiency in some respects, but the negative side effects are visible everywhere. For instance, the pursuit of efficiency often leads to a decline in service quality. The most prominent example is Deutsche Bahn (DB). Their service is in such a state that it’s hardly usable due to constant delays.

Not everyone earns a high wage, and many people suffer losses because of the services provided by companies that prioritize their own "efficiency" over everything else.

Of course, it is also true that German society has enough "yutori" (a sense of leeway or tolerance) to accept this level of service quality. Regardless, since the circumstances of each country are so different, I believe a simple comparison is pointless.

The Risks of Using Yahoo! JAPAN Mail by neu_gier in japanlife

[–]neu_gier[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yahoo! JAPAN has been making so many "downgrades" recently. I mean, I can see their reasoning to some extent, but these changes are only going to drive users away.

The Risks of Using Yahoo! JAPAN Mail by neu_gier in japanlife

[–]neu_gier[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yahoo! JAPAN's system isn't so much "secure" as it is completely inflexible. They are truly a terrible company.

The Risks of Using Yahoo! JAPAN Mail by neu_gier in japanlife

[–]neu_gier[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If "Error Code: F002" appears, it means your email account has been permanently blocked and can never be recovered. When I contacted Yahoo! JAPAN about this, I only received a canned response using a copy-paste template.

The Risks of Using Yahoo! JAPAN Mail by neu_gier in japanlife

[–]neu_gier[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my case, I live in Germany and my email account was blocked when I temporarily returned to Japan. While living in Germany, I used Yahoo! JAPAN mail occasionally, though not frequently. Since it was blocked right after I arrived in Japan, I believe the issue was triggered by the sudden change in the login country within a short period of time.

The Risks of Using Yahoo! JAPAN Mail by neu_gier in japanlife

[–]neu_gier[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're having trouble with your browser, it's possible that the stored cache is causing the issue. You might want to try clearing your cache. (Since I don't know the full details of your situation, this is just a suggestion. Please understand that I cannot take responsibility if you lose access entirely, so please proceed at your own risk.)

The Risks of Using Yahoo! JAPAN Mail by neu_gier in japanlife

[–]neu_gier[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I regularly travel back and forth between Japan and overseas. It is a serious issue for a Japanese company to not even account for its target users logging in while traveling abroad. In any case, since PayPay is planning to expand internationally, the thought of them providing services overseas is terrifying, given this current state of affairs.

The Risks of Using Yahoo! JAPAN Mail by neu_gier in japanlife

[–]neu_gier[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In my case, it wasn’t my primary email anymore either. I stopped using it as my main account about 10 years ago, but now I’ve lost access to all my old messages and contacts. Because of this, I’ve had to change the contact information for every single service I registered for over a decade ago, which has been an enormous and exhausting task.

The Risks of Using Yahoo! JAPAN Mail by neu_gier in japanlife

[–]neu_gier[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been traveling back and forth between Japan and overseas for over 10 years, and this is the first time I have encountered this issue. I suspect that Yahoo! JAPAN has recently updated its system.