Rebirth of Japan

Abstract

It is not enough to rebuild. This is the occasion for Japan to revisit its spirit of naturalism. Imamichi Tomonbu, Japan’s renowned philosopher, once wrote, “The Sea is a symbol of the infinite god. A person is just a drop of froth that disappears in the crest of a wave.” Towards the close of the 13th century, the infinite god let loose its typhoons to devastate Kublai Khan’s armada. This helped Japan’s Samurais protect the islands from the invading Mongols. Seven centuries later the Samurais were gone and Japan found herself constantly threatened by typhoons and tsunamis. Read more at: https://www.forbesindia.com/article/special/rebirth-of-japan/24492/1