@sardonicsmile turning you back is not a sign of respect
@37712 Japanese soldiers guarded the route to the city of Yokohama, the location where U.S. headquarters would be set up. Just as they had often done in the presence of the emperor, the guards turned their backs to the conquering American troops as they drove by in a gesture of utmost respect.
@sardonicsmile do they also turn their backs on the emperor? If not then I call bullshit.
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@37712 Yes. They avert their gaze from the emperor. It is their Culture. Even today there are remnants of it.
Calm down, man. There are nuances in other cultures we consider odd or perhaps wrong. Does not mean it is not part of their Culture and have reasons for practicing.
I lived in Japan for 3 years.
