The subject of ethical behavior transcends all cultures. That makes it a universally hot topic. I particularly enjoyed the psychology explored in an effort to explain the Japanese male mentality. How insightful! Great article! Pam Baran, Sarasota, FL
Update: As of just a few moments ago on 1 February 2021 (MON) at 9:00 am it was announced in the Japanese media that Representative Toyama of Japan's Komeito political party resigned in disgrace over this episode in Ginza at which he spent 110,000 JPY (approximately US $1,100). LDP boss Matsumoto similarly resigned on 29 January (FRI). Thus, to a certain extent my faith in the system has been restored. These resignations probably were, however, the result of extreme shaming and pressure behind the scenes--perhaps even from Japan's Prime Minister Suga. In any case, it took a little time for these two gentlemen to decide to resign on their own. The decision probably only came after their positions within their own political parties simply became untenable amidst public outcry. We shall see whether these two examples are used to fortify existing ethics rules and guidelines.
The subject of ethical behavior transcends all cultures. That makes it a universally hot topic. I particularly enjoyed the psychology explored in an effort to explain the Japanese male mentality. How insightful! Great article! Pam Baran, Sarasota, FL
Update: As of just a few moments ago on 1 February 2021 (MON) at 9:00 am it was announced in the Japanese media that Representative Toyama of Japan's Komeito political party resigned in disgrace over this episode in Ginza at which he spent 110,000 JPY (approximately US $1,100). LDP boss Matsumoto similarly resigned on 29 January (FRI). Thus, to a certain extent my faith in the system has been restored. These resignations probably were, however, the result of extreme shaming and pressure behind the scenes--perhaps even from Japan's Prime Minister Suga. In any case, it took a little time for these two gentlemen to decide to resign on their own. The decision probably only came after their positions within their own political parties simply became untenable amidst public outcry. We shall see whether these two examples are used to fortify existing ethics rules and guidelines.