National mentality in a prism of traditions and modernity (on the example of Japan)
In the modern world there are many international actors endowed with their own unique national character, which is often strikingly different from the national charm of other participants of international relations. The article presents an attempt to analyze the origins of the uniqueness of national mentality and reveal the reasons for the formation of certain ethical norms in society using the example of Japan. By tracking the evolution of traditional cultural and behavioral attitudes, the author concludes about the patterns of development of the Japanese way of life.