#omoiyari – In Japan early workers choose distant spots so late arrivals can park closer.

In Japan, a quiet workplace habit has caught worldwide attention. People who arrive early choose to park farther from the entrance so late coworkers can grab the closer spots. It is a simple action... yet it reflects deep respect and the idea of #omoiyari... which means being thoughtful of others. This one small habit turns parking into a daily moment of kindness.

https://senkettru.wordpress.com/2025/12/04/omoiyari-in-japan-early-workers-choose-distant-spots-so-late-arrivals-can-park-closer/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I want to recommend Japanese-American Kishi Bashi’s song film “Omoiyari.”

It’s described as “a musical journey to understand WWII era Japanese Incarceration, assimilation, and what it means to be a minority in America today.”

The film is streaming on Paramount+ and the record is available on most platforms. Both are amazing.

More:
https://www.omoiyarisongfilm.com/

#AAPI #Heritage #Japan #America #KishiBashi #Omoiyari #Music #Film

Kishi Bashi’s record “Music from the Song Film: Omoiyari” was on my best of 2023 list. It’s truly a gem. The film, “Omoiyari,” tells a story about being a minority in America. Specifically focusing on Japanese internment during WWII.

The film:
https://www.omoiyarisongfilm.com/

The record:
https://kishibashi.bandcamp.com/album/music-from-the-song-film-omoiyari

Japanese internment:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internment_of_Japanese_Americans

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