“One Piece” | Japanese Traditional Culture Series The chrysanthemum is the imperial emblem of Japan, symbolizing gentleness, beauty, and seclusion. Whereas the sword represents the warrior culture of Japan, signifying strength, aggression, and brutality. In the cultural anthropological work “The Chrysanthemum and the Sword” by American anthropologist Ruth Benedict, the duality of the Japanese people […]
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