Comments by "Jordan, inside-outsider in Japan" (@Jordan-inJapan) on "Trailer - Being Japanese 日本人とは予告編" video.

I’ve been waiting for this one!! A fascinating but controversial topic…and a perfect one for a sensitive ‘inside-outsider’ like Greg to tackle. Here we go..!
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@LifeWhereImFrom I know, it really SHOULDN'T be controversial. But then you and I are from a multicultural country where a having complex identity is pretty normal. Story: About 15 years ago, I was at a local sake festival, drinking with a jovial group of guys who just happened to be right-wing nationalists. (This kind of situation happens frequently for some reason.) Anyway, I made the mistake of making light of Japanese ethnic purity, and was set straight very quickly. "We are ONE race. Period. You are an outsider, so you don't need to understand. Have another drink!" Then I mentioned this incident to a Japanese friend and co-worker at school and he told me that "those types" are the reason they have to keep the location of major educational conferences secret -- the implication being that educators may face violence for promoting "anti-national" views of society and history. Anyway, I got the feeling that most Japanese people avoid going too deep into this particular question. Which is why I'm glad you are! Looking forward to watching the full documentary!!
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@LifeWhereImFrom sensible move. (I don’t THINK they’d do anything, but why take the chance…)
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