Foreigners?

UtsukushiiKao · (#1 (**permalink**))

I'm curious about a LOT of things having to do with Japan because I'll be visiting next year, but first I wonder how they react to foreigners (with bad accents I might add ^_^), does anyone know from experience?

enyafriend · (#2 (**permalink**))

Bad reports aside, if you'll be visiting Japan as a tourist, then you'll be fine. Fine as being just another tourist. Unless you'll be there for a long haul, then you MIGHT be subjected to some form of scrutiny.

Foreigners, depends on whether you are a caucasian or not. Most caucasians are refered to as gaijin. Interestingly speaking, many asian skin people are not refered to as such. But whether you are, or aren't, if you are just visiting Japan for a short stay, then you don't have to be concern about all those bad reports on foreiners in Japan.
Just be a tourist, act as a tourist, and you might just find your visit to be a pleasant one. Good luck.

UtsukushiiKao · (#3 (**permalink**))

Ehhhhh... I planned on it being like a TWO WEEK type thing... "act as a tourist"? Wuzzat mean?

enyafriend · (#4 (**permalink**))

Some people find themselves to be great and act superior over others. In the end, they'll be subjected to the gaijin treatment. And then they post all things bad about Japan.
Well, 2 week stay is a short one. So you'll be fine. Do not brag and belittle others. Be humble and polite. When unsure, ask. When in awe, express that. Show courtesy and say complimentary remarks when the occasion arises. The point is: when in rome, do as the romans do.

TegoshiKawaiiDesu · (#5 (**permalink**))

lol i love tht quote XD
hahaha!
um... i plan on LIVING in japan for... eternity... im filipino and ive heard tht ther r many filipino ppl ther... i have more of a tan skin... is tht ok?
o_O

UtsukushiiKao · (#6 (**permalink**))

Well, I DO consider myself to be high and mighty, but I tend to be a very polite person nonetheless. So if that's all I have to worry about, I'll be SUPER. Thanks! ^_^

TegoshiKawaiiDesu · (#7 (**permalink**))

ME TOO! lol
i tend to brag... but thts only wen i kno the person for a long period of time... wen i am not comfortable with the person, i am usually a push-over or act politely

Bella · (#8 (**permalink**))

i want to visit Japan too
im planing to go someday soon.
Well im Hispanic, and i dont brag
so i'll be fine.
Im a little too shy so im going to
be afraid to ask for help if i need some

Oh yea and my wish is to live there

Kaicui · (#9 (**permalink**))

Im a English speaking japanese...whenever i go back to japan. I sometimes like to act like i dont speak japanese and then they try to introduce products to me in the shops and i think personally its halirous how they be trying to explain a product to me with hand signs, etc lol.

Bella · (#10 (**permalink**))

^ that is so wrong !
but i do that too when i go to Mexico

but i feel bad after i see their struggle