That’s why the younglings don’t understand. How hard the atmosphere in Japan is back then. Having a different atmosphere to the current generation makes one no longer understand
Jii-chan said.
The Japanese today think differently, have different preferences, and such. Japanese people won’t always be the same. Well, the basis of how Japanese you are don’t change. However, the minor details above the foundation change over the age Japanese people may have the same roots but they change after decades?
After the war, the U.S. expelled Japanese politicians and entrepreneurs from public office for ‘cooperating with the fascist military’. It’s the same as what the US is doing in the Middle East just recently. They thought they could ‘democratize’ Japan by expelling those close to the administration. But in reality.it was just the rise of socialist forces in Japan. It was a time when the Cold War was heightening. The U.S. feared that Japan would become a socialist state if it remained so. So . they brought back the politicians and entrepreneurs they were supposed to have excelled. Unlike the dreamy socialists, they are the ones who have actually run the state. They saw the reality. However, many people oppose the return of power for the leaders during the war era. In the 1955 system, a third of the Diet occupy the Socialist Party. Then, the ruling party, though they’re in control of the majority, they view and listen to the opposition party as a compromise, seeking to lay the groundwork. It was considered shameful to force a vote, saying, ‘It’s okay because we’re the ruling party,’
Misuzu smiled at me.
Jii-chan’s talking so listen to him.
You won’t see each other for a while once we’re back in the Kuromori Mansion.
Students during the US-Japan Security treaty were still children during the war. Not many of them had their brothers killed in battle. In other words, there were extremely few people five to ten years older than me. So, in my 20’s I got a great status. In regards to that, the students who participated in the US-Japan security treaty in the ’70s were post-war babies. It was the so-called baby boom generation. Anyway, there were a lot of people. However, those from the ’60s view them as children ignorant of war. The 70’s students were also insecure because of their ignorance of the war. That said, even if they know about the war, the 60’s people didn’t participate in the war. They were still young, and they experienced their father’s and brother’s dying, airaids, and food scarcity. Therefore, they see themselves as victims of war Yeah.
Post-war Japan has been continuing on with the generational struggle. The leaders of the political and business circles were angry that the children of the 60’s who were children during the war haven’t changed. The 70’s children who don’t know war used that anger. Before the battles that came from ideological differences, there was a clash of generations. There was a prime minister of Japan from 1982 to 1987, he’s still alive today. He was a major in the Navy at the end of the war. Meaning, he’s a fairly ranked soldier. In 1991, the man who was in charge of war insurance as a finance bureaucrat at the end of the war became prime minister. In other words, until just before the bursting of the economic bubble . the major positions in Japanese politics were occupied by a generation of people who were already adults and in the business of the country during the war.
I see, so it’s like that.
The 1955 system ended in 1993. Since then, Japan’s politics went off course. The prime minister from the 60’s treaty generation has a weak status, and they’re at the mercy of the party. There’s one exception. In the end, the political instability continued that it strayed off course greatly, changing the regime a few years ago. This is where the first prime minister of the ’70’s security’ generation was born and further messed up the nation. The funny thing is, the first prime minister. the son of a regulator during the 70’s security was protected by the establishment. and the second, a man who rose through the ranks to become a politician through the student movement, is nothing like that. It’s common in political parties I believe. Despite being raised to think differently Oh, so there’s two like that.
Thirty years ago, if you say anything antigovernment, it would make you look good, it was that kind of poorly shaped structure. The older generation didn’t like it. However, the generation of adults during wartime is about to die out. At least everyone is already retired from key positions in politics and business. But for those who are now inheriting that position lack in dignity. That’s how I feel Jii-chan sips his coffee.
Then, that kind of background, or should I say that it’s an atmosphere that changed in time. It’s not that we can teach children nowadays about it. They misunderstand that the ideals and ethical standards from before are still prevalent today. Of course, it’s not the young people’s fault. It’s the adult’s fault for not teaching the changes Do I know?
I feel like I’m someone who makes decisions depending on what I see.
Despite not seeing everything.
Oh, I see. Jii-chan and I have different ways of thinking and different standards, is that it?
Of course. I lived for much longer than you are now
Jii-chan laughs.
Furthermore, I’ve seen the atmosphere of various ages. I’ve experienced the change in times
Then, he looked at Misuzu and the girls.
At least, the women of Japan are much more beautiful than before. Their legs have become longer, torso shorter, and their faces are much more adorable. From what I heard, it’s caused by sitting on chairs much more often and changing their eating habits Yes. The culture of sitting on one’s knees will bring your kneecaps forward. Therefore, we don’t do that sitting unless we’re in our traditional dance training
Ruriko said.
It is said that Japanese people’s jaws have become smaller since they no longer have to chew hard things. I’ve heard that some children don’t grow wisdom teeth
Torii-san said.
Japanese people’s constitution has changed for the past 50 years
Yes, Grandfather. Before; a piece of cloth is enough to make a Yukata for one person but nowadays, everyone has a good constitution that one measure isn’t enough
Oh, I think I should sew Danna-sama’s Yukata
Misuzu looked at me.
It’s already past the time to wear Yukata
It’s going to be the winter season soon.
Then, I’ll prepare one for next year
Misuzu smiles.
I would lose to Ruri-tan and Mana-chan in cooking so I’ll try sewing instead
Oh? Winter’s nearby so why don’t you try knitting?
Shou-neechan asks.
Knitting’s already starting to boom
Misuzu smiles wryly.
Everyone’s researching to make mufflers and sweaters for Danna-sama
Nagisa-oneesama’s teaching us
Ruriko’s knitting.
Therefore, I would go for Yukata since there are fewer rivals
Not many of them knit kimono.
Then, I will try learning leathercraft and dressmaking
Ruriko says with energy.
Geez, you’re well-loved, aren’t you?
Jii-chan looked at me in amazement.
By the way, I have a question for you
What is it Jii-chan?
Imagine a man who disagrees with your views. What will you do?
I.
If they’re not causing harm to my family or me, then I’ll just leave them alone
Have you thought of changing their opinion?
No. After all, they won’t change their opinions because I told them to. I don’t think that I’d want to make contact with people like them. It’ll only involve a lot of trouble. I’m okay if it’s just me but not if my family’s involved Hmm, I see
Jii-chan looked into my eyes.
Then, what if that man who has a different opinion than you wants to cause your family harm?
I won’t stay silent
I.
I’ll use any method I can to keep him away from meddling with me
Torii-san stares at me.