Reading Response: William M. Tsutsui

Japan, where the entertainment film and television industry is particularly developed, has always had a special preference for disaster themed works. Due to Japan’s unique geographical environment, tsunami, earthquake, nuclear leakage and other disasters occur frequently, Japanese people are born with anxiety and crisis awareness. They repeatedly use the film to show the disaster, more is to convey the hidden meaning behind the film, it reflects the strong and distinctive “disaster consciousness” of the entire Japanese nation. The so-called ‘disaster awareness’ refers to people’s understanding of disasters at ordinary times, as well as the destruction of social and living conditions during and after disasters. These objective facts are reflected in people’s mind in the face of disasters under this particular condition. Deep in the Japanese mind, ‘disaster consciousness’ has always been lingering, this kind of sincere feeling is reflected in the film and television works.

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  1. Jen Lam says:

    What are different thoughts on apocalyptic films? How does the awareness of disaster impact how the Japanese understand their nation? It would be great if you could elaborate further and give some more thoughts.

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