Comments on: The Best (and Worst) Things About Living in Japan

By: Athena

Athena — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 01:44:00 +0000

JAPANESE WOMEN LIKE THEIR PLACES IN SOCIETY? YOU OBVIOUSLY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU’RE TALKING ABOUT LOL. Why the hell do you think Japanese girls aren’t getting married and popping out babies, because in fucking Japan once a woman gets pregnant she’s pressured to quit a job. Women want to be independent in Japan so they’re finally realizing how luxurious the single and free life is.

Why do so many people have negative shit to say about Japan? Because it’s not perfect, ever heard of the phrase “it’s not greener on the other side?”. Because it’s not. Japan is overhyped and overglorified on the internet and people who worship the dirt of that country are delusional. Japan has a lot problems, you can’t deny that or basically one of those delusional people that will support and defend that country because you simply *~*::*~*love*~*::*~* Japan no matter what.

Obviously not everyone is racist in Japan, but as a society there’s a lot problems

By: Michael .

Michael . — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 03:26:00 +0000

She seems overly hostile, eh? I *love* japan, and while you read negative things about it there are always pros and cons for every country and society. The Japanese culture isnt big on confrontation. …loved some of your thoughts, you dont think there are drugs in japan, how naive, you dont think your kids are going to be molested? How incredibly stupid and ignorant!

As far as discrimination, thats in every country you will ever go to, its just a matter of how much and wether or not you will put up with it. Im VERY forward when it comes to being intentionally offended and have NO PROBLEM addressing the problem verbally, legally or even addressing the persons family or employer to cure the problem. I always give everyone respect until they prove they are unworthy, my grandparents prejudices have been thrown in the trash as far as Im concerned!

Curiously nobody mentioned having to bribe the landlady while trying to rent an apartment, hehe.

By: Meikia

Meikia — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 03:31:00 +0000

First japan is great Am currently learning japanese, and my boyfriend is asian….Ahhh so hot! Every country has something bad about it. Secondly America is great and has had many successful women plus men that has made this country great. I would also like to remind you that a lot of foreigners come to America for better opportunities, so that they can go back to their country with something new or if they decide to stay and make a living here. Thirdly, your reply to this seems more like a deep personal issue. I think you should go see a psychiatrist! I agree with you on something’s you said, but you went so far off the topic.

By: mark

mark — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 23:41:00 +0000

Strange, I’m a Black man and I have been to Japan many times When I was in the Navy and After I got out of the Military, and I found very few racist comments.For the Most part,folks were very respectful and gracious towards me and I got along well with folks.Not to say that there weren’t any, there was one Man that did not like Darker skined americans, But after meeting me and getting to know me as a Person, he later had a change of heart. In fact…he had invited me into his Home and I stayed for the rest of my trip. I don’t think that i said anything special to him, maybe it was the way I presented myself to him or being well dressed, Can’t say for certain. Anyway, Japanese people are very gracious and Helpful.And Yes, there is some hate or nasty comments thrown at americans but that is from a Individual point of view. My last visit to japan was in 2005,and had not experience any form of racial slur.But to live in Japan,way to expensive.

By: Somename

Somename — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 06:11:00 +0000

NOOOO Im mexican why is there no tacos in japan!!!!

By: Platonic_Finger

Platonic_Finger — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 12:52:00 +0000

“And the women of Japan like their places in their society.”

They enjoy being subservient? I don’t really think you are know what you are talking about in this case.

There are huge barriers for women attempting to make careers and become independent in Japan. Many of them leave the work force, after having a child, and live a relatively unfulfilled life at home. Some may like it but I can guarantee the majority do not, and there has been agitation, just Japanese culture has been rather Conservative about it all.

less than 10% of management positions in Japan are filled by women, and almost all Offices employee women, or “Office Ladies”, for the most menial of tasks. Some companies openly discriminate often remarking the job is not for a woman. In other cases sexual harassment and abuse are not dealt with appropriately, it’s quite a problem in fact, resulting in workplace intimidation. The society as a whole is rather defeatist, especially since the Bubble, and there has been a relative despair among Japanese women that often dream of traveling and living abroad.