re: Shogun - Official Series Discussion Thread **Spoilers**

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was common practice in England to let the bird rot for a few days to "tenderize" and "season" it. In the book there are many times where it is shown that although Blackthorne sees his culture as being more civilized and advanced, it is quite the opposite he truly is the "barbarian"

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It’s a common theme in the book they both think the others have a lot of barbaric characteristics. The Japanese obviously do way better when it comes to things like hygiene, discipline, respect for authority etc.

But babies also aren’t executed because their father spoke out of line. The respect for authority/concern over “not losing face” is too severe in Western eyes.

I will say this, I’ve busted my wife’s chops for years any time she vacuums or we have the slightest disagreement that she is disturbing the harmony of our house. I’m so glad she got to see that scene of Buntaro apologizing for that in live action. Great scene in the book and show, but she rolled her eyes pretty hard at that one because of me.