For now, this connection is very positive. But my experience with digital technology is that what starts in a positive way will eventually attain a point of saturation, then of excess, until it becomes the opposite of its beginning. The algorithm and the profiteers will find a way to exploit this connection and in the end the worst aspects from both cultures may end up being passed from one to the other. Sorry for being so negative, i am just extrapolating my experience with this media.
For now, this connection is very positive. But my experience with digital technology is that what starts in a positive way will eventually attain a point of saturation, then of excess, until it becomes the opposite of its beginning. The algorithm and the profiteers will find a way to exploit this connection and in the end the worst aspects from both cultures may end up being passed from one to the other. Sorry for being so negative, i am just extrapolating my experience with this media.
You could be right but I think there are shared beliefs and appreciation of both cultures.
I think those things are solid. Plus, Japan isn't really seen as internationally controversial...at least from the Western perspective.
I think what's been exposed was that there was interest and admiration before this change. I think it's likely to stay relatively positive.