Animism, Rinri, Modernization; the Base of Japanese Robotics

Abstract

Japan is accelerating to create a novel industry called Robot-Technology. It is supported by a social affirmativeness for the new technology. This paper explains how such a social acceptance is made, with the explanation of Japanese Animism, “Rinri (in English, the Ethics)”, and its modernization. These are conditioning Japanese Robotics. In Japan, the traditional rituals are remained strongly in the ordinary life despite of its advanced technology. Paradoxically, it contributes to advance Japanese Robotics. I.