Xenophobia is everywhere, no matter what country it is. However, I d like to tell you not to worry that much. You see, I guess that Japan s the LEAST racist nation in Asia. You will be neither treated badly nor welcomed as if you were long-time friend. In short, you are just visiting. But I think it is true that Japanese have strong sense of pride in their race. Here s my story--------- When I was in my college library, I came to meet a Japanese girl who me asked what my nationality was. When I told her quot;I m Koreanquot;, she clapped and told me gladly that she knew it. Then the girl talked about some Korean actors who are famous in Japan and life in America. And during the latter conversation, I remember her mentioning the phrase quot;we Asiansquot; at least ten times. Yep, she had a pride in her own race than I did. And about Americans, this is what she told me: quot;They don t know sh** about the worldquot; Did I agree? Yes, to some extent. But I was quite shocked since she was so extreme despite her liberal attitude. I wouldn t have said like that.
these mean xenophobias? (kidding) Japan don t take positive immigrant policy. Japan is mono culture, not multi culture. Japan is not the west and no racial diversity like the US. People don t speak English. 98% of the population is Japanese national. I tell you that if you expect racial diversity to Japan, you shouldn t come to Japan. Choose the US or Europe. Trip to Japan is ok, but Japan is not immigrant country.
I really appreciate when people show courtesy to the asker and don t copy/paste their answers from other questions. The xenophobia in Japan is subtle, not aggressive like in other countries. It doesn t mean that it it is less hurting and stingy. But it makes it difficult to prove its existence, that s why many people who know Japan only from manga and anime, and have very limited knowledge in Japanese language, are unable to feel it. On the other hand, it is difficult to explain it too. You have to take the risk, and come and see for yourself.
I am Filipina. I wanted to go to Japan next year as a tourist but somebody said that most Japanese think all Filipinas are prostitutes in Japan so I am having second thoughts. I have a good job. I work hard and I don t need any man s money but it looks like Japan doesn t want my money either.
It does exist, but it is very rare and you have nothing to worry about if you are planning to visit Japan. There are right wing groups (quot;uyokuquot; in japanesequot; ) that advocate anti-foreigner measures, but they are a minority. You don t need to worry, trust me.
Discrimination in Japan is not bad at all. Foreigners have very nice lives here. The guy who made this video, David Aldwinckle is an utter moron. Think Michael Moore but with half the brain. He lives in one of the most remote areas of northern Japan as an English teacher (red flag #1). When faced with discrimination, instead of exercising his option to return with his family to his home country or to do something constructive as a foreigner in Japan, he renounced his American citizenship, turned in his passport, and legally changed his name to Debito Aldo (red flags # 2, 3, 4). The video features footage that is years old, that is cherry-picked from mainly remote areas of Japan, and many of the establishments he features are hostess clubs or other seedy adult businesses. Makes you wonder just what his goal is in fighting to be allowed into such places. He seemingly devotes all of his time to his crusade to end discrimination against foreigners in Japan under the guise that he is a Japanese citizen now. Fighting discrimination is good. But anything produced by this guy will be slanted in the worst possible way. He has the worst persecution complex I ve ever witnessed. Yes, he literally forfeited his identity and his life and his family s future so he could prove his stupid point!!!
There are few extreme xenophobias in Japan but I haven t seen them except annoying right-wings. By the way,I am leery of saying this but I want to explain about some signs.Most of the xenophobia signs you mentioned belong(ed) to some bars or sexual shops.The reasons are(were) for example,there came some rude foreigners,and neither clerks nor owners could understand the language so they could not coped with that situation then they decided to ~ I remember a case of a public bath in some northern area because it became a big problem at that time.There often came many Russian fishermans but they behaved terribly,and ignored Japanese manners so Japanese customers came to avoid that shop. How can people blame the shop owners when they made the sign ?Everyone knew it was not good,even illegal,wished if they had not to make it.But running the shop was fatal problem for them.But this Arudo Debido sued them and required 6 MILLION YEN for the panishment of turning down him from only taking the BATH.I think it s too much. Most of them were open to foreigners at first,but some had to do so. Noone was born to be xenophobic,nor educated so in Japan.Some people become so on their personal experiences or brain washing of right-wing thought. If you behave friendly and respectfully,everyone will come to like you.Don t worry too much. Edit nicediwata- I did NOT wright that way please look into my text again.
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