Japan has long history and tradition as France has. I wonder why we do not stick to our own culture as strongly as French people do. They boldly adopt a new value while they respect and promote the heritage of their culture. We can learn a lot from that approach. When I visited France more than 20 years ago. In my view, French people was too proud in rivalry with new powerful country cross the Atlantic Ocean. I was not comfortable in it. This trip made me realize French has changed much. All local people I met were kind and ... (more)