The earthquake, tsunami and resulting nuclear accident of 2011 caused unprecedented damage. We have an in-depth discussion with foreign residents of Japan on their feelings and actions at the time.

There was business self-restraint in the Edo period as well, especially with restaurants, inns and teahouses. Dr. ISO also refers to the episode of self-restraint when the shogun became ill.

Benefits existed in the Edo period, too. For example, 7.5 kilos of rice was given to each backstreet tenement house, and importance was placed on speed. Dr. ISO explains why they could have done so.