The Japanese commander ams his soldiers depicted in this painting throw themselves into the sea during a naval battle rather than

Question

risk losing what cultural value?

Answer 1

The cultural value that the Japanese soldiers were risking losing was their honor and dignity. In Japanese culture, seppuku (ritual suicide) or sacrificing oneself in battle was seen as a way to preserve honor and avoid the shame of defeat. The soldiers chose to save their honor by choosing death over surrender.