It is well known from various movies and other forms of media that Japan is famous for being humble. Who can forget the Samurai movies where the servants fall on the ground, bowing to their masters in fervent apology. Their emotions become amplified in Japanese because the language in and of itself contains humble and honorific forms of words, which can elevate the listener and demean the speaker at a whole new level. Continue reading
There are many famous LGBT people in Japan who frequently appear on television and various other forms of media throughout the country. My heart is greatly moved by the suffering that is often found in this group of people. As I write this tears come to my eyes thinking about all the pain they carry in their deepest inner-most selves. Continue reading
Ah Japan, the country that puts family above all else. We have heard the stories of long-suffering wives who sacrifice all, children who care for their parents into old age, and ancestors who are always remembered and revered. But is this still true today? Continue reading
It happened again. Someone saw my face, a white Caucasian mother, and then looked at my kids, half Japanese, half American, and they immediately said, “Oh, they’re so white!” Then they smirked. Then they walked away. Well, the fact of the matter is my kids are not so white that it has to be commented on every. single. time. If these words were sincere, maybe I could stomach it, but 9.9/10 it’s said with bad intentions to create a wall that I just can’t seem to climb over. Continue reading
Ah, Japan, the peace-loving people–the land of hospitality and poise. Or so you’ve been taught… The truth is Japan has a dark history of bloodshed that continues to this day. Continue reading
