[stein1946]

> It’s always fascinating to see how Westerners idealize Japan

Replace 'Westerners' with Americans and you are spot on.

I have never met any European that glorifies any part of Japan (I'd see Asia as a whole), most of them will tell you how the tall buildings make them feel little and how the society is beyond oppressive.

Whatever meritocracy exists in capitalism is ironed out by those rigid hierarchies.

I am not sure what is appealing about Japan, Korea or any of these parts of the world, to me they are full of plastic, sugar and late stage capitalism that makes the Americans look as socialists.

I do strongly suspect that a certain type of male likes these places for reasons I cannot even hold in my mind for more than a few seconds.

[the_af]

> I have never met any European that glorifies any part of Japan

Didn't France use to be quite Japano-phile? (At least for movies and anime/manga, but also cuisine). Or is this outdated knowledge now?