Meaning of Swastika Symbol In Japan vs. The West, shorts

Have you ever been to Japan and seen the swastika symbol in many public places It s actually called manji in Japanese and has been an important symbol in Japanese Buddhism for centuries. But did you know that the Nazi regime flipped the symbol and it became associated with hate and racism This has caused confusion for many Western people who see the manji in Japan today. We asked Japanese locals if they are aware of this association with Nazi Germany. Subscribe to Asian Boss for more authentic insights from Asia , manji, symbol, japan, buddhism, religion, swastikasymbol, culturaldifferences, germany, confusion, swastika, streetinterview, asia, asianboss, staycurious