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Re:Japan's government plans to encourage 4-day workweek, but... by qwerty456127 on Monday June 21, 2021 @04:51AM (#27577424)
> Western principles such as truth, innocence and self-reliance aren't foundational here

Then what is?

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Re:Japan's government plans to encourage 4-day workweek, but... by vict00ms on Monday June 21, 2021 @08:43AM (#27578583)
I'm 4th generation Japanese-American, and in no way whatsoever qualified to answer your question, but I'll gladly do it nonetheless: they prioritize the collective over the individual.
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Re:Japan's government plans to encourage 4-day workweek, but... by brigandish on Monday June 21, 2021 @09:59AM (#27579221)
This is entirely correct, it seems you are displaying the kind of humility that would make your ancestors proud!
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