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Originally Posted by Ronin4hire
Since your question is about racism I guess I will start there. Japan is not as multiethnic as New Zealand is so even in a big city like Osaka you will still get a few stares if you arent East Asian.
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Really? I have spent much time in Osaka, and stares from anyone over the age of 5 just doesn't happen. I am very obviously non-Japanese, and speak well enough to do whatever I need to do. On my last trip (earlier this year) I was impressed that only once was I complimented on my Japanese. Not once did anyone try to speak to me in English.
Regarding the original post, I lived in Japan for a few years in the 90s, and never experienced anything I would consider racism. Sure there were questions (I worked at a high school) but no negative experiences whatsoever.