Comment by 578_Observer

You are right, especially about Japan. We are a paradox. We are the pinnacle of specific consumerism, yet we harbor the oldest companies in history.

That is why I am obsessed with "Shinise". They are the "Resistance" inside the belly of this beast. They prioritize Continuity (Future) over Growth (Present Consumption).

In a world that is eating its own children for status, these companies are the Ark. They are the proof that we can choose to Sustain, rather than Devour.