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Originally Posted by Suki
con·ser·va·tive
adj.
1. Favoring traditional views and values; tending to oppose change.
2. Traditional or restrained in style: a conservative dark suit.
3. Moderate; cautious: a conservative estimate.
Yes, according to these definitions above, I do think Japan is a conservative country. Then again, I have not been there myself nor am I an all-things-Japanese expert, so I might be wrong, but at least this is how Japan is seen by many people, because -let's face it- the most traditional aspects of Japan is mainly what attracts people into visiting this particular country, and I am pretty sure the Japanese tourism industry wouldn't have it any other way...  |
I agree with you that Japan is a conservative country, and traditional/family values (though not really based on religion here) do tend to run deep, especially outside of the bigger cities, and may in fact have an impact on the low HIV rate, though there is probably other factors involved.