| The idea of Wakon yosai was against the idea that 'Western culture is superior and Japanese culture is behind', which emerged after the civilization and enlightenment of the Meiji restoration. |
和魂洋才と言う発想は、明治維新の文明開化以来の「優れた西洋文化と遅れた日本文化」という構図に反発する意味もあった。 |