First thoughts upon hearing "Japan".
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As someone who is studying in Japan now, my realistic expectations (my unrealistic expectations were....unrealistic). were only wrong on one regard: Japan is not as convenient as it's made out to be.
Intriguing Traditional Culture
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Xenophobia and Ultra-Nationalism
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Bad adults
As someone who is studying in Japan now, my realistic expectations (my unrealistic expectations were....unrealistic). were only wrong on one regard: Japan is not as convenient as it's made out to be.
The first thing that popped up contained their location on the globe (like a part of the map), their flag and facial traits with which I can recognize a Japanese person from a citizen from other, Asian countries that share the same traits.
I think of poorly written and strangely drawn Cartoons (named "anime", because everything that comes from outside the western world needs a different name) and games, where completely exaggerated and downright bad dialog as well as pointy hair, enormous eyes and camera positions from where you can see the underwear of women seem to be a trademark of this style.
I also think of western fans who keep telling me that I should watch some good "anime", because there it is all completely different and well done. Strangely this only seems to count for one studio in all of japan, which is studio Ghibli. All the other "oh so well done 'anime'" may have all the above mentioned stuff in a less concerning way, but it is mostly still present.
Then I also think of terribly bad monstertrash, which is so bad that it is good... mostly... and this makes me kinda happy.
Then I think of japan being the country with the highest rape-rate in the world and at the same time the highest rate of falsely reported gropings... and I think of the connection to the above mentioned trademarks of "anime"... and I get sad
Then I think of crowded streets and buildings.
Yea, that is what I think of when I think of japan. Nope, not my favorite country.
I also think of western fans who keep telling me that I should watch some good "anime", because there it is all completely different and well done. Strangely this only seems to count for one studio in all of japan, which is studio Ghibli. All the other "oh so well done 'anime'" may have all the above mentioned stuff in a less concerning way, but it is mostly still present.
Then I also think of terribly bad monstertrash, which is so bad that it is good... mostly... and this makes me kinda happy.
Then I think of japan being the country with the highest rape-rate in the world and at the same time the highest rate of falsely reported gropings... and I think of the connection to the above mentioned trademarks of "anime"... and I get sad
Then I think of crowded streets and buildings.
Yea, that is what I think of when I think of japan. Nope, not my favorite country.
One of the most developed countries in the world.
Of course, I am influenced by my Economic Geography homework, so take that boring response for what it is.
Of course, I am influenced by my Economic Geography homework, so take that boring response for what it is.
It's pretty sad, though not entirely unexpected, that this thread has turned out to be an excuse for people to vomit racism, insults and ignorance.
If someone asks you to think about any country or culture and all you can think of are superficial negatives and false stereotypes, YOU HAVE A REALLY SHITTY OUTLOOK ON LIFE.
Time for the mods to close this mess.
If someone asks you to think about any country or culture and all you can think of are superficial negatives and false stereotypes, YOU HAVE A REALLY SHITTY OUTLOOK ON LIFE.
Time for the mods to close this mess.
anime, cherry blossoms, businessmen walking to work among among other 1000's of other businessmen(invisibility)....
they arent all "strangly" drawn..the style is actually pretty similar to the "disney" style from back then though it has changes/evolved somwhat...it really depends on the individual AnimeOkulossos said:
[quote/]I also think of western fans who keep telling me that I should watch some good "anime", because there it is all completely different and well done. Strangely this only seems to count for one studio in all of japan, which is studio Ghibli. All the other "oh so well done 'anime'" may have all the above mentioned stuff in a less concerning way, but it is mostly still present.[/quote]
I've watched some good anime..and only ONE studio Ghibli film....its there and its not even hard to find
[quote/]Then I think of japan being the country with the highest rape-rate in the world and at the same time the highest rate of falsely reported gropings... and I think of the connection to the above mentioned trademarks of "anime"... and I get sad[/quote]
what> I'm pretty sure the "rape" part is the other way arouns..they have the lowest rate
[quote/]Yea, that is what I think of when I think of japan. Nope, not my favorite country.[/quote]
based on their fucking cartoons?
HAHAHAHA...do you also honestly think Anime is a big popular ting in Japan?....no...its no more "acceptible" than the nerd stuff here..in fact less so because of their conservative culture
large skyscrapers with huge screens on them. and streets filled to the brim with people in suits.
Nauseating levels of colour, high voices and a complete disregard for logic (why must all girls have tails?!). And androgyny. Androgyny everywhere.
You're being pretty generous there.Vault101 said:
I bet a lot of people think half of Americans own guns.
