The Meaning of Kaisen and its Importance in Japanese Culture

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The word kison captures the essence of slowly improving life and relationships over time. It reflects the value of continuous improvement found in Japanese culture, known for its craftsmanship and attention to detail. Kaison is a beautiful example of something unique to Japan that can be felt when visiting the country.

Language is one of the most powerful tools that humans have accessible to them.

Don't believe us? Consider the fact that someone could walk up to you and say something that could immediately change your mental state.

Nothing around you has changed, other than the words echoed through the air.

In this episode, Cal and Steph discuss the power of words and how language can shape the way we think. They use untranslatable words to convey these concepts and share how language has been shown to impact anything from our impression of time, space, or even emotional regularity.

If you're interested in digging into this more, Steph has built a directory of untranslatable words (Eunoia, which itself is an untranslatable word) and has written an article about the topic here. Send us a message with your favorite "untranslatables"!

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