This is the "geographical determinism" in historical analysis. Both Mr. Zhang and Mr. Chen have explained this point of view to Xu Guangling, and they all generally agree with this point of view.
If you look at Japan from this point of view, you will find that this country, which is located in volcanic and earthquake zones, has crisis and uneasiness in the bones of its citizens, as well as helplessness towards reality and worship of the strong, including supernatural powers.
And, born from the psychology of crisis and uneasiness, the yearning for stability and piety.
Buddhism is prevalent here, Shinto is prevalent here, and collective culture is prevalent here. Internal reasons are combined with the external environment, and hot spring culture is also prevalent here.
Located in a volcanic and seismic zone, there are many natural hot springs here.
And what does it feel like to soak in a hot spring alone, regardless of special circumstances?
gentle.
Relax.
stable.
Therefore, "hot springs" have been a very important component of Japanese culture since ancient times. Moreover, under the leadership of collective culture, it is also popular for them to bathe together. Of course, men and women are separated.
It’s hard to say whether the hot spring culture is responsible for the prosperity of a certain industry. After all, after soaking in a hot spring, the body is soothed and relaxed, and then the energy is restored, certain instincts are easily stimulated under the influence of the environment.
Regardless of this point, if the people bathing together take off their clothes, it is equivalent to lifting the constraints and barriers.
"Lady politics", "lady diplomacy" and "pillow style culture" exist in China as well as in Japan.
In Japan, in the life circle of ladies, hot spring culture is an indispensable background.
The reputation of Makari Ito as a genius actually started from the hot springs and spread out.
Ito Matiri's mother is a traditional woman, and she doesn't have much talent. However, her father-in-law is extraordinary, and her husband is also extraordinary, which means that she cannot be completely traditional.
Wife friends, but must become a member of the lady’s social circle.
In her life, there is a way of life that has lasted for almost twenty years, and that is to take a hot spring bath with some ladies and ladies once a week.
Go out in the morning and come back in the evening.
During the day, they spent part of the time soaking in hot springs, and most of their leisure time outside the hot springs was spent on all kinds of leisurely exchanges, talking about fitness, beauty, medicine, diet, and business.
Let’s talk about politics too…
In short, we talk about everything.
There is a small circle under the big circle, and there is a big circle outside the small circle.
It’s hard to say how many large families and consortiums’ cooperation started in such a circle.
As far as business is concerned, many times, one party can establish a cooperative relationship with several other parties, but which party among the parties? And it seems to be almost the same. At this time, the relationship between women comes in handy.
Not to mention, some inconsequential small cooperation is simply a matter of words for women.
"Dear, Keiko's family has encountered a little difficulty in their business. Her family makes hardware. Can you give some of your company's orders to her family?"
"no problem!"
Well, a small cooperation, that's it, it's done.
A small trading company may have survived a crisis just like this.
Ito Matiri was taken to a hot spring by her mother when she was just over one year old.
The little girl looked at a group of ladies and ladies with her ignorant eyes.
Gradually, she was no longer confused.
When she was still ignorant, she won a lot of favor from her mothers and sisters with her cuteness and identity. As she grew up and her genius wisdom began to slowly come into play, she gradually transformed from a
Participants in the hot spring circle have become leaders and guides.
And just after she turned fifteen, "Miss Makari Ito's (hot spring bath) invitation list" was simply a shining business card in the circle of upper-class ladies in Kyoto.
In terms of status, there are quite a few ladies and ladies who are comparable to her, and there are also quite a few who are above her and more prominent and noble than her.
But in terms of beauty, talent, temperament, and charm, especially in the circle of ladies and ladies, her charm is simply unparalleled. It can be said that the charm of this woman was not used to conquer men at the earliest and greatest extent.
Instead, it was used to conquer women like her.
And it’s suitable for all ages!
Whether it's an old woman in her eighties or nineties, a "lady" in her fifties or sixties, a lady in her thirties or forties, ladies like her, or even those little friends.
She is a true "heartthrob".
Some people believe in her, some people admire her, and some people simply believe in her.
So if you really want to talk about it, Matiri Ito's first identity is actually not the head of the Ito Chamber of Commerce, nor the next heir of the Ito family, but the "president" of a very large circle of ladies and ladies, or in other words, almost
A president-like figure.
Kyoto, Ito no Yu Club.
This is a club open only to women and a private club.
Needless to say about the facilities here, the water here, and all the conditions.
But as a famous ancient Chinese article said, "The mountains are not high, but the immortals are famous." What really makes this club extremely famous in the circle is that there has been Ito Mairi here in the past ten years.
"Mizu, you said there is something here to show us today, what is it?" A very energetic old woman in her eighties took Ito Matiri's hand as if she were holding her beloved granddaughter, and said
.
Her late husband was a former Minister of State, and one of her sons is a current Minister of State.
Such a status is not prominent, or rather, prominent, but not outstanding. Among the people who come in and out of this club, they are all rich and noble.
Miya is the nickname of Ito Mairi, and it is called by these grandmother-level figures, just like the old woman in front of me. She has been calling Ito Mairi like this for more than ten years.
"Grandma Caixia, don't worry, it's in the front yard. Come with me, walk slowly, but don't fall." Ito Matiri's figure is quite attractive, with his whole body wrapped in a big coat
She was wearing a bath towel, and the water droplets on her face had not yet dispersed, making her look like a dewy rose.
"Meiyazi, do you look down on your grandma Caixia? Not only can I walk, I can run, I can also climb mountains."
"Yes, yes, yes, Grandma Caixia, I know you are in good health. Don't talk about whether I can have such a good body like you when you are so old. Even now, I dare not compete with you in mountain climbing. You don't know,
Last week, Aunt Miyoko and I went to Kobe to play. Oh my god, really, I couldn’t climb a mountain like them. I’m obviously the youngest and most energetic one, right?”
"Haha, you should know how powerful it is, right?"
Ito Matong and the old lady were in front, and there were some other old ladies, ladies, ladies, and ladies surrounding them, talking in all directions, and then led by Ito Matong, they walked towards a courtyard.
Turning left and right, going forward and back, there are springs, rocks, vines, etc., and there are mountains and mountains. As I walked, someone suddenly said in surprise, "Hey, what's the fragrance?"
After a while, more and more people screamed in surprise.
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