Why should be bond to the society standards? Do all Japanese have a standard of cleanliness?
The goddess of sales, Hayami, is known to be able to sell and understand the household necessities for every customer. No, this is not a fantasy style drama. The name goddess of sales is given by the characters in the drama “Mr.Bride”. Hayami is the expert in the household sales department at the company she works in. Her Motto is Tidiness, dependability and satisfaction.
However, Hayami has a dark secret. She has a chaotic home. She doesn’t clean anything. The public image she gives others, it’s not the reality at home. Even her food is expired.
In contrast, we also have a Yamamoto. He was raised by his brothers and all learned early that they needed to be the ones to do everything at home. Hayami, Yamamoto senior and mentor at work, is his idol.
One day , Hayami starts to question Yamamoto about the ideal wife stereotype and why is the wife or woman expected to do the housework. Yamamoto doesn’t agree with the stereotype much but helps and reveals that his brother taught him that it was important to cook and clean.
Yamamoto’s dream ends when he breaks down upon entering Hayami house for the first time. After a conversation, they decide to create a partnership to assist one another with their life goals.
The drama “Mr.Bride” was released in 2023 by network Fuji TV. The 12 episodes drama was directed by Kaede Kamiya, Hidenori Joho, Yusuke Mito. And its adaptation of the Manga with the same name Mr.Bride ( or わたしのお嫁くん ).
The manga written and illustrated by Natsumi Shiba, it’s a romantic comedy that began in Kodansha’s Kiss magazine in 2019. The series were completed in 2023 with 10 book volumes published.
The Japanese society does have a standard for cleanliness, but not all follow it. There are many reasons that include psychological issues that go untreated.
The Japanese philosophy has many words :
- KIYOMERU （清）is a Japanese word to purify. Purification of a physical and non-physical world is the foundation of their daily life. In Shintoism, purification of the inner and outer world is the basic life philosophy and there are daily and seasonal rituals to practice. Cleaning is the task to offer our loving energy to our outer world and inner world. We will be wrapped with the energy of joy and abundance
- Oosouji (大掃除): the Japanese method that brings serenity and a feeling of liberation. The term which literally means “Big Cleaning.” It’s a tradition that goes all the way back to the Heian period. We know it in the western world has spring cleaning.
Among other words.
You probably heard about Marie Kondo sharing the KonMari Method is a simple but effective organizing system that connects the needs with the heart choosing what sparks joy.
Do you remember Covid-19 pandemic cleaning rules? The mask wearing , the shoes at the entrance, etc.Japan already does that everyday.
Or the stadiums cleaning after World Cup games.
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How does Japan keep it clean?
Even transportation?
How Tokyo Metro Keeps Its Trains And Stations Clean | Deep Cleaned | Insider
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