Prior to the late 19th century, Japanese village and community culture monitored the behavior of its citizens very closely ‑not only to keep them from committing crimes, but also to keep them from laziness, neglect of business, quarreling, scandal and mongering.

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This statement is true. Japanese village and community culture placed great importance on maintaining social order and harmony, and thus closely monitored the behavior of its citizens to prevent any disruptions or misconduct.

Prior to the Late 19th Century, Japanese Village and Community