He criticized Japanese products as being like octopuses, merely copying others. Critique of Decorative Tradition: He strongly criticized excessive ornamentation and authoritarian architecture like Nikko Toshogu. Warning Against False Tradition: He criticized the attitude of consuming tradition as nationalist and touristic symbols. He was a figure who clearly distinguished and criticized "good Japan (rational, restrained)" from "bad Japan (decorative, authoritarian)".
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