Tourists are often deceived by the Japanese constantly smiling. The suicide rate is quite high (the main reason is losing a job), and the number of lonely people is at a maximum level. But all Japanese people believe that it is necessary to hide any distress under a smile. There is even a proverb: Smile while you suffer inside. From the moment of their birth, Japanese children are taught not to ruin social harmony with their mood.
"Japanese people traditionally make snowmen with 2 snowballs, not 3 like the rest of the world."
specially in AFRICA !