I would recommend to read the below book if you are interested in Japan. This book will help you understand at least partly where your Japanese friends’ good/bad judgement and go/no-go decisions come from.
“Representative Men of Japan” by Kanzo Uchimura
https://www.amazon.co.jp/Representative-Japan-English-Kanzo-Uchimura-ebook/dp/B00CQ9U4GI
1 CommentGood idea – travel is more than just going places, but experiencing culture and making new friends.