Understanding Why Japanese People Are Intrigued by Others’ Misfortunes: The Psychology Behind Negativity Bias
Question from a reader:
Why are Japanese people interested in the misfortunes of others?
Reasons for Interest in Others’ Misfortunes
Recently, while chatting with a friend, the topic came up: “Is it true that Japanese people are interested in the misfortunes of others?” Typically, we spend our time discussing lighthearted topics, but I found this serious conversation intriguing and got quite