Comments by "Yo2" (@yo2trader539) on "What it's like living in Japan since 1986" video.

  1. FUWAKU (不惑＝四十にして惑わず), means to be no longer confused in life. This phrase derives directly from a passage in RONGO (論語) or "The Analects of Confucius." It refers to a famous tale regarding the life of Confucius (孔子) who was seeking ideal rulers to advise/serve in his younger years only to be repeatedly disappointed, and only when he reached 40 years-old he finally realized that his purpose/mission in life was to teach others. Thus, 40 years of age was historically referred to as FUWAKU (不惑) in Japan. This is a story from 2,500 years ago in Northern China when living 60 years was considered longevity and celebrated. To date, some people in Japan still have the CHANCHANKO ritual at 60 years old, as the ETO 干支 "calendar" has circled one cycle of life. If you attend a decent junior-highshool and senior-highschool in Japan, you most definitely would learn this story at one point. Passages from RONGO (論語) and other famous historical texts (as well as the meaning/reason behind them) are often part of high-school and university entrance exams.
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