There’s just too much blogs on the internet right now but who said all of them are written by a college student with no relation whatsoever to Japan except the mere love for it?
So desu. If you still haven’t seen the obvious, this blog was made by me (see profile box on the right) for the simple purpose of documenting every effort I make to become closer to the culture I really really really like. Of course, I wouldn’t have done this in blog form if I didn’t have another honest intention of sharing what I learn, think of and like to others… like you! ^^
I’m not expecting everyone to like the Asian culture or the Japanese culture in particular but knowing that I’ve made people see more of it can already make me squeal like a fangirl… KYAAA!!
Okay, that was quite scary but seriously, wouldn’t it be wonderful if people knew more than sushi, Rain or Pokemon? ^^
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I'm not Japanese nor am I living in Japan but I do love the Japanese culture.
April 25th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
You shouldn’t wonder to much about it. I went trough the same thing when I was younger but I had the explanation for it. You should know that there are many people which manifest freely and loudly their so called admiration for the Japanese culture. I resent this kind of people. They are the people that many times learn the language and get involved in all sorts of activities that are connected to Japan. The thing that they dont know is that they are fake.
You should understand that you probably, like me, are an estranged Japanese that longs for the homeland. This can transcend death,you know. And I think you should always try to return and regain peace.
This is why you feel love for Japan even though you don’t seem to be connected with it in any other way!