[Umihito]

Well I'm in Malaysia right now, and for those who are worried about people staring at you in Japan, then you have no idea...

In Malaysia, I've been stared at so much I may as well have been wearing a clown costume. At least every other person has glanced at me for a few seconds at least, both men and women.

And the strange thing is, I would consider more white people to be visible here than in Japan.

In Japan last year, I actually can't even remember one instance in which I was stared at. Not even one. But here in Malaysia, it's a stare-apalooza.

So if you don't like being stared at, Japan's fine for you. If you want to be stared at as a white person, then come to Malaysia and you'll get more than your fill of curious eyes.