ミチル花子 comments

Try being half Japanese growing up in Bakersfield CA. I was called a sinner as a child because my name wasn't "American". I was treated differently, Looked down upon, suffered prejudices and exclusions from a lot of people. I managed to have a few wonderful white friends. I also had a black Italian friend who also suffered great prejudice. Seriously, if you are different I don't think it matters if you are in Japan or any other county, you will most likely be treated differently. As an American in England, I noticed I was also treated differently by some people as well, I heard a lot of, "damn Yankee". Ignorance, prejudice and fear knows all races. It is not exclusive. At least in Japan there was courtesy, it may not seem like it to some people, but realize that the intent is not to be disrespectful. I can't say that about a lot of other places. So, that's my two cents, take it for what it's worth.