[dogsbody70]

Basically, here in Japan, if you're a gaijin then you're American until proven otherwise. That's a Japanese generalization, not a western one.



really? So what must they make of others. maybe we are all from another planet entirely?

I wonder why my Japanese friend longs to stay here in UK? if we were anti Japanese-- would she be welcome and still wish to stay.

Generalisation is Not good-- and sadly too many of us have the wrong information or knowledge about other nationalities.

why do so many immigrants wish to come here?

I used to hate the Japanese because of the terrible atrocities during the war.

It took getting to know individuals that has altered my perceptions and that is why I have been doing a lot of research-- but I know that unless I actually Lived in Japan-- I will never know what its like to be gaiijin or foreigner there.