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JBaymore (Offline)
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07-17-2011, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by evanny View Post
everyone is so touchy just because someone says something against Japan. Jesus.
No... reactions are to HOW you say it.

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in general western world (including Russia) know far more about western culture and are usually more interested in it.
Precisely my point when I said:

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It is just that the Western world does not typically TEACH much of anything about Eastern history, geography, religion, culture, or art in the public education system.

Personally, I think the lack of tourism is mainly due to two things........ language and mis-preceptions
Yup.... mispreceptions about Japan.

And just out of curiosity..... how much time have you spent in Japan in the last 15 years or so?

best,

..................john

Last edited by JBaymore : 07-17-2011 at 06:20 PM.
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