出る釘は打たれる。
The nail that sticks out gets hammered down.
Month: May 2015
Major Problems
In this case, literally involving my major–International Relations.
This was a question that popped up a few times, so here goes: Why I decided on taking International Relations as my Major? Continue reading
Different Teaching Styles
Having been in the Japanese education system, as a student and teacher, for four years in total now, it seems fit to discuss some of the differences in the educational system in Japan compared to many Western nations. Continue reading
Thinking of Getting “GAIJIN” Tattooed on my Forehead…If Tattoos Were Accepted.
Racism in Japan is something that a lot of Japan-fanatics are very quick to turn a blind eye to or flat-out deny, but although Japanese people may not shout racial slurs at you in the streets or make you feel unsafe for being a certain skin tone or of a certain background, racism, or rather discrimination and prejudices, do exist in some forms. Depending on where you live or the kind of person you are, these can be glaringly obvious and frustrating, or the occasional experience that makes a funny anecdote. Continue reading
Love of practicality and convenience.
Japan has a great love for pointless bureaucracy.
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