Author Topic: What it's like to be of mixed race in Japan (Read 1794 times)

TheQuickening · « **on:** September 29, 2005, 04:33:38 PM »

It's a really interesting read. It's probably a point of view that most people generally don't think of.

Zero_ · « **Reply #1 on:** September 30, 2005, 07:23:10 AM »

Why are the Japanese are so critical of races and appearance?

shadowstar · « **Reply #2 on:** September 30, 2005, 07:39:06 AM »

it's an interesting read, even a bit sad in some parts.

I can only relate slightly, because I'm mostly Filipina, but don't look it (I look more Western). and some people actually told me before that it's best I don't speak Filipino because I don't look it and it would be too "weird" if they heard it coming out of my mouth...

TheQuickening · « **Reply #3 on:** September 30, 2005, 04:58:57 PM »

They said it's best if you don't speak it? Best for whom? For you? or for them? I say speak it if you want to, they'll just have to get used to it (which they will, given enough time).