IMO, when asking why something is the way it is, we shouldn't just fall back on easy answers like "culture" or the "character of the people." Such answers are often just the first go-to when someone doesn't know very much about a subject. Culture variables also don't explain change.

understandable!!! im so looking forward to what azuma kaya's cooking for her newest work😆

have read everything but love for sale and I love them all! especially dear gene (this series has its own special spot it my heart). I think I might read love for sale very soon bc I trust your taste and judgment🙇‍♀️

"You think you're happy chilling out in the little garden you've built for yourself, but have you considered allowing me to enrich myself by poisoning everyone and everything around you in the name of a more balanced dialogue?" Nah, I'm good. You go to Hell alone & tell the devil I'll see him never.