The Importance Of Modernity In Modern Japan

In the era after World War I, Japanese workers were determined to create a revolution that would liberate them and make their lives better. The literature and arts from this period depict the power struggle and the conflicts between the masters and the working class in Japan. This was the age where most Japanese individuals were obsessed with the idea of modernity that was inspired by the west. The mostly younger working class had a great urge to break away from the traditional lifestyle of the past generations and to adopt the new culture. The new Westernized culture had emerged in Japan and was very popular especially with the proletarians.
In most of the industries, workers came together to form unions that would push for better working

The essay will compare and contrast how the two works explore the modernity in this era, to show the goal of the modern Japanese individual, and reveal how the modern Japanese society might appear.
Tanizaki 's Naomi explores the attraction that the working generation had with the modern culture. They believed that western culture was more progressive and better than the traditional culture that their parents followed. The book shows the story of a young and smart engineer, Joji, who is obsessed with the ‘modern ' girl, Naomi. As it is stated in the book saying “In fact, Naomi resembled the motion-picture actress Mary Pickfod: there was definitely something Western about her appearance. This isn’t just my biased view; many others say so, even

In both stories, there is the emphasis on shunning the traditional culture and adopting Westernized culture. People wanted a better lifestyle, with a better pay that would help them live a modern lifestyle. Most consistently, they wanted to be independent. They needed to have some control and the freedom to do whatever they wished. This transition happens as a change. With any change, there will be differing opinions, opposition, and conflict from people who don 't want the change. In Naomi, Joji and Naomi are both enthusiastic about the modern world. They are mostly concerned about adopting western sophistication and the culture. When Naomi finally achieves the status of a modern woman, she changes. She discovers she desires more power and control over her husband. Joji doesn 't complain since he has gotten whatever he wanted.
According to the two, the modern society should be one where people have freedom of doing whatever they desire, regardless of the moral or social implication. In Fish Factory, the crew members are concerned about their livelihood. They intend to improve their working conditions and gain freedom. Ideally, the modern nation is the one where people are free to do what they desire, and a nation that gives them the resources to lead a western-like