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Originally Posted by 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.
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Uhh!! I have to disagree completely with this comment. Don't know why you are saying this but..
I have traveled throughout the whole country and stayed the longest time in the capital Kuala Lumpur. I spend 1 month in Malaysia alone.
No one stares at you in this country. They are very used to seeing white people over there I guess. Not even in the upper north or close to the borders to Thailand.
Same counts for Singapur and the tourist stronghold Thailand. The Ladyboys and hookers do show you a lot of attention^^ but others are very used to tourists from all over the World.