THE APPRECIATION OF JAPANESE GARDENS IN RELATION TO A SENSE OF SELF-RELIANCE: THE EVIDENCE OF MASS MARKET RESEARCH IN JAPAN.

The article discusses the concept of cultural capital and its impact on society, particularly in the context of Japanese gardens. The author conducted a mass market study that found people who visit Japanese gardens frequently have more confidence in their professional performance than those who do not. The study examined the relationship between art/culture and job performance using Japanese gardens included in the Shiosai project rankings.