Not long after boarding the flight to Tokyo, I was reminded of some of the things I really admire about Japan.
This was further reinforced when I got to the airport.
I love
- the deep respect for others (as symbolized by bowing and frequent statements of gratitude)
- the cleanliness
- the punctuality (even the buses at the airport-traffic notwithstanding, were right on time)
- the dignity of each job. You can tell that even the guy taking bags off the carousel has a deep appreciation for the role he plays…and takes pride in it.
A lot to learn, particularly from a country that is struggling to find itself in this new era of globalization and dealing with the challenges of an aging population. Kind of like a sneak preview of the US in 20 years…potentially.
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