'Wa' is a term that is growing on me as a unique cultural concept indelibly imprinted upon the history of Japan! 'Wa' is the oldest recorded name for Japan. It is said that Japanese scribes wrote the word 'Wa' or 'Yamato' (Japan) with the Chinese character for it until the 8th century. For whatever reason, the Japanese decided it had faults and replaced it with a character meaning "harmony; peace."
That's the term and definition that I feel has the most significance.
The character and term was imported originally from the Chinese. The English translation is "spirit of unity" and is akin to the "harmony and peace" one.
Reminds me of what #41 (Former Pres. George Herbert Walker Bush) once said during his administration...he said that America needed a 'kinder and gentler Nation!' You know, I believe he was correct!
'Wa'......
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