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Paradoxically, Japan is aggressively propagandizing a benign culture.What exactly do you mean by "a campaign of cultural imperialism under the guise of seeming innocence"?
Singular in what context? For example, in the world arena, the Japanese collective would classify as a singular entity.and how are they doing this? Is there a singular entity that is accountable for this, as you say, cultural imperialism?
If there is no concerted effort, how it is that Japanese culture has aggressively spread? Less is obviously assumed in implicating the Japanese themselves, when they have the best means and possible motive.Japanese collective? Is there a concerted effort to aggressively spread Japanese culture? Do you have any proof of this?
Although you're being irreverent, yes, anime is qualifying contributor; however it hasn't only recently emerged. Anime has aired on Cartoon Network for the last 12+ years AFAIK.What has been aggressive about the spread of Japanese culture, and what qualifies as Japanese culture? Anime showing up on the cartoon network?
I'm not being irreverent, I'm trying to establish the parameters of your claim. Anime is probably the single most visible product of Japan in foreign countries (that is recognized as such), but I can't say that I see it as much of a tool for the spread of Japanese cultural imperialism. It seems far more likely that it's just a business move. Anime is a very profitable industry, and it doesn't take a genius to realize that Japan is not the only potential market to profit from. Is there some underlying message in imported Japanese entertainment that we're missing?Although you're being irreverent, yes, anime is qualifying contributor; however it hasn't only recently emerged. Anime has aired on Cartoon Network for the last 12+ years AFAIK.
By the way, I think that, in respect, you should properly capitalize Cartoon Network if you're going to draft them as leverage.
So I ask again, what aspects of Japanese culture are being aggressively spread, and in what way?
nor does it convict them. Companies in other countries also profit from this, are they in on the conspiracy? The claim is yours, as is the burden of proof.Further, the fact that Japanese corporations profit from anime exports doesn't acquit them from an ulterior motive.
So, wouldn't it be more accurate to just say that capitalism encourages an exchange of goods and cultural materials across international borders?Capital underlies the function of all production in a capitalistic nation, which Japan is.
I was responding to your point wherein you claimed that anime is the most recognizable import.so, do all products from Japan qualify as elements of cultural imperialism? That's casting an awfully wide net.
This is non-sequitur. I never suggested or implied that profiting from anime sales convicts them of cultural imperialism. Why would it?nor does it convict them.
If I'm correct, probably.Companies in other countries also profit from this, are they in on the conspiracy?
I've been speculating from the beginning.The claim is yours, as is the burden of proof.
No; capitalism necessitates the exchange. But you're digressing again.So, wouldn't it be more accurate to just say that capitalism encourages an exchange of goods and cultural materials across international borders?
The discussion was about cultural imperialism, so I thought that products that could be considered cultural artifacts were to be discussed. If you believe that a vehicle from a Japanese company qualifies as such, let us know.I was responding to your point wherein you claimed that anime is the most recognizable import.
Toyota is the most successful automaker in the world.The discussion was about cultural imperialism, so I thought that products that could be considered cultural artifacts were to be discussed. If you believe that a vehicle from a Japanese company qualifies as such, let us know.
Reformulate your question into something less redundant.Once more I'll ask: what aspects of Japanese culture are being aggressively spread, in what way, and (I'll add) to what end, do you think?
If I may answer before MadameP, it was you Godwind who implied that it was bad with your first post. To write words like "under the guise" and "seeming innocence" pretty much point to the so-called cultural imperialism having a hidden agenda, and that's not exactly considered a positive thing.MadamePapillon, who ever said the Japanese invasion is a bad thing?
For decades, Japan has employed a campaign of cultural imperialism under the guise of seeming innocence. Do you think this is a prelude to something greater?