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Monday, July 15, 2013

WHITE JAPANESE PEOPLE - 白人系日本人

This group of people does go very unnoticed.  Even us true foreigners tend to lump them on our side of the racial divide. 

Interesting topic presented via YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9cTwzko1ZI

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Equal-Opportunity Infidelity Comes to Japan

This is an interesting look at one of the more taboo subjects in Japan.  Upon my arrival, it was the most difficult cultural difference for me to accept but is still an unique reflection of how shocking being outside the Euro-centric sphere of influence can be.  This particular article handles the controversial theme lightly yet provides some true insight into an aspect of Japanese culture that can only be witnessed from the inside. 

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/07/06/national/equal-opportunity-infidelity-comes-to-japan/#.Udj4GPmmiAg