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Originally Posted by maskedmelon
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Yeah, I don't think most Americans know the origin though. Outside of countryside people, not much dislike for Japanese or Asians in general in US.
Japanese are racist, but not just that. It is more about coformity in general. That why suicide rate is so high, but also why crime is so low and why Japan catapulted from semi-industrial war shattered nation to world's second largest economy in just 20 years. Japan has a highly unique culture and intolerance is a key component of success. Paradoxically it also allows Japanese to be extraordinarily open to foreigners because the rules don't apply so well to them since they cannot be expected to understand everything. Many Japanese also have strong interest in foreign things, incorporating good bits and throwing away the rest ^^
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I really hope I can go there one day and visit these interesting peoples myself. I have quite good knowledge on Japan, I even took private language classes back in the days because I was dreaming of moving there myself, I wanted to train Ninjutsu in the old country hehe. Over the years I lost some of my interest and respect for Japan but recently have become fascinated by them again, especially the Hikikomori situation as I have discovered that there are Hikikomori living right here in my town, I know these fellas but I have not talked or seen them for years. I guess theres alot of common ground between Norway and Japan, especially regarding the conformity.
My favorite music is always in 7/8 time signature, that certainly stems from japanese gaming growing up
[You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] Looking at these games again many of them had a Western influence, but in the realm of religion(Christianity) Like my favorite games Soul Blazer and ActRaiser, and the anime show Neon Genesis Evangelion(not my fave, mine is The Guyver or Urotsukidoji Legend of the Overfiend!).