Sad but true Japan

Sad but true Japan – a country destroyed by two atomic bombs. But it never begged for help. It never stretched its hands for mercy. It rebuilt itself with self-respect and unshakable willpower. To this day, there is no history of Japan ever asking America for charity. An Indian who had been living in Japan for more than a year noticed something strange. People behaved kindly, politely, and helpfully. But not a single person invited him to their home for even a cup of tea. He was both surprised and hurt. Finally, he asked a Japanese friend: “Why?” After a long silence, the friend replied: “We are taught Indian history… Not for inspiration, but as a warning.” The Indian was shocked. “Warning?” he asked. The Japanese friend continued: “Do you know how many British ruled India?” He thought for a moment and said: “Maybe… 10,000?” The Japanese nodded seriously. “And India’s population? More than 300 million, wasn’t it