It's an amazing culture and one I've gotten to explore more since having a Japanese sister in-law.
Australia fought a brutal campaign against Japan in World War Two, a battle that if lost would have cost us our country. My father lived in Japanese-occupied Malaya during the war after the British and Australians were defeated there...I've written about what that meant for him, the brutality, death, hunger and fear of living under Japanese occupation. It was a terrible time and being very interested in History I understand what Japan's part in it was very well.
Having said that, they have a fascinating culture, a strict code of honour (which I like), rich (if often brutal) history and many other things that interest me greatly, their sense of tradition among those.
Maybe you'll get to experience some Japanese culture at some stage...I'm looking forward to going there someday with the plan to go with my brother and sister in-law for an experience that is more local than tourist oriented.
Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it.