Incommensurability of Aesthetics and East Asian Thinking

This chapter discusses the incommensurability between European aesthetics and East Asian thinking, focusing on the concept of 'Iki' and the idea of being 'lost in translation'. It explores the impact of technology on Japan and the concept of boredom, as well as the role of romance as an escape from mundane life. The chapter also delves into the themes of judgment, universality, and the search for mystery and romance in the film 'Lost in Translation'.