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OneBlueHopeUTFT t1_j652k8z wrote

That era of Japan, and still prevalent less so today there was a huge focus on family and honor. Many Japanese thought the empower to be godlike and him surrendering was seen by some to show that the entire empire of Japan was weak and there was no honor in surrender.

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jessefries t1_j66cnby wrote

Honor in Japanese culture is HUGE! Although they don't seem as extreme in this regard today as history shows you can still see it in Japanese culture today. I.E. the pride they take in the things they produce and their craftsmanship.

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