90% of Japanese people do not believe in God.
Japan is consistently ranked as the 2nd most atheist country in the world.

This secularism is why we have very few terrorist incidents.
Since there is no religious conflict, Japan remains peaceful.

A famous example is the 2002 World Cup.
Before the event, we were terrified of British hooligans.
However, once they arrived, they didn't cause any trouble.
Even the most violent fans were influenced by the calm, orderly atmosphere of Japan.
Instead of fighting, they ended up picking up trash and following the rules.
The "social order" in Japan was more powerful than their urge to riot.

Japan’s "Secularization" started much earlier than the French Revolution.
In the 16th century, the leader Oda Nobunaga crushed religious authorities.
He prioritized rational politics and technology over divine protection.

Japan’s success comes from this "Self-Responsibility" culture.
We don't expect miracles; we solve problems with our own hands.
To most Japanese, the idea of a God feels like a "Fantasy."

The "Toughness" you see in Kurosawa or Oshima films reflects our reality.
We don't need a protector in the sky.

Instead of a deity, we find peace in the beauty of nature
—like flowers, birds, and food.

This is the essence of Japanese realism.

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