[dogsbody70]

My japanese friend told me that also CLASS ISSUE heirachy in Japan was also important.

she was born in the early 1940's and so things were very strict indeed.


She visited/visits some of those who married and came to UK-- some of them feel that they can not go out and mix with the local population.

Unless they have a good knowledge of the English language it can be extremely hard for them.

If there are local communities who are also Japanese- then clearly that will help-- but many yearn for their families and culture and own language of course.

My friend is very aware of how she behaves towards other Japanese people according to their class. Rather I suppose Like us with aristocracy.

she meets many foreign students at her language school and is often amazed at the differences in their behaviour. some very huggy and outgoing-- whereas she dislikes any show of emotions at all. Bit tough really.

I have some charming Chinese friends-- also extremely hard working and successful in their chosen careers in this country. They are from Hong Kong and actually catholics. They are so very helpful in everything they do. I love the girls mother very much. she is so sweet.

I also have some wonderful paintings by a brilliant Chinese artist. They are mainly of Tibetan Nomads. I believe he grew up in Manchuria.

He married an English teacher and as far as I know their marriage is thriving.

She is a teacher and he now training to be an architect. His wife speaks perfect cantonese I think it is.

I love to meet people from around the world. It adds so much to our culture and knowledge and we need to be open minded really.
Its just that England is a very small country-- soon we will run out of space.


I see that Madam Butterfly wil be performed at the royal albert Hall shortly.

That should be a wonderful event.