Uploaded August 2015 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Tofugu asks Japan about honne and tatemae, that is true feelings vs. outward feelings. What are ways to find out Japan's true feelings and innermost secrets? Is this trait unique to Japanese people? (The answer to both is no, btw)

Music:
"Brandenburg No4-1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

"Boo" by Elvis Herod & Ergo Phizmiz
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freemusicarchive.org/music/Elvis_Herod__Ergo_Phizmiz/Stardust_Memories_1929/02_Boo_1990

"Young Love (Bonus Track)" by Steve Combs and Delta Is
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freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs__Delta_Is/Symphony_For_Spaceman_Bonus_Tracks/Delta_Is_-_Symphony_For_Spaceman_-_11_Young_Love_Bonus_Track