I overall agree, in theory, with a lot of the things you have said. I also disagree with some of your talking points, but stepping back and seeing the bigger picture I see where you are coming from and appreciate what you are trying to do. I have never been to Japan, but knowing a bit about the difference between the individualism of Western society and collectivism of Asian countries, it seems you have found a perfect spot to plant the seeds of this vision. One of the things that I disagree with you on is the assumption that 99% of people are well intentioned. Hyper-individualism breeds psychopathology, and America is a very sick and traumatized nation. I am thankful that we can call 911 – a public service.

At the same time, I cannot help but think about a village in Kennya where the women were able to start their own thriving micro-economy. In order to do that, however, they had to ban their men. I did not read deep into the story (I saw it on facebook after all) but I assume that it was because their uber-patriarchal and war torn [traumatized] culture bred toxic and dangerous men who were too much of a barrier in them forming a safe and functioning community. Small steps…. I wish you well in your endeavors and will follow you because I believe in what you are trying to do. Maybe someday, as you say, it will spread – even to the shittiest holes of the USA. In the meantime I will continue to work for a non-profit organization that helps victims of trauma (among other things) and accept a paycheck provided, in part, by the government.