Analysis Of Japan At Play By Joy Hendry And Massimo Raveri

Joy Hendry and Massimo Raveri, the two editors of the book named “Japan at Play”, have made a deep impression to readers by stating the term “The ludic and the logic of power” on the front page. This term is questioning readers about how culture places potential power on multiple aspects of the society not only in Japan, like the book focuses, but also in the world. The term “The ludic and logic of power” can be divided into two separate parts: ‘the ludic’ and ‘the logic’ to investigate the differences and connections between them before concluding the relationship generating ‘the power’. To clarify this term easily, an example of drinking party in Japan, mentioned in chapter 8 of ‘Japan at Play’ will be analyzed. How this term generates a

However, the issue is that drinking party is not a common habit for everyone in the world but in Japan. Therefore, people unintentionally call it ‘Japanese culture’ as it places a power on Japanese people to keep that habit but is it the only reason making drinking party become indispensable occasion. The answer is not because these are several other ways to explain the logic or the benefit of drinking party held in Japan. On purpose, Japanese people use drinking party as a tool to strengthen the solidarity improving group identity and internal relationship. For instance, drinking party is really a good time for members to express their feelings about work as well as current life which can build trust between participants. Additionally, the equality of every member is highlighted by sharing personal problems and taking turn to sing karaoke. Nevertheless, the most acceptable reason is that seniors, at the beginning and the end, state problems that the groups are facing to not only remind members about future target but also gathering useful suggestions and