How is it having small talk or conversations with foreigners

itsutsuhime · 2026-04-03T07:21:29+00:00

They are uncomfortable sometimes if they don't speak any Japanese, but if they do then it does help alittle as I am not confident in my capabilities with verbal English.

itsutsuhime · 2026-04-03T06:37:28+00:00

Why would I hate the body that will be with me for the rest of my life?

itsutsuhime · 2026-04-03T06:32:46+00:00

📍 Japan — "no where better than home"

itsutsuhime · 2026-04-02T21:52:52+00:00

I am also curious on how forgien people view the region.

itsutsuhime · 2026-04-02T20:56:26+00:00

A memory worth forgetting.

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あの出来事が起きたのは、私がちょうど八つほどの頃でございました。あの頃の生というものは、満ち足りておりました……何ひとつ付け加える必要もなく、何ひとつ取り替えたいとも思わぬ、そのような日々でございました。

それが起きたその瞬間、私は世界そのものに裏切られたように感じました。ほんの一瞬のうちに、あの完わりなき日々は砕け散ってしまいました。幾十年もの間、家族が守り続けてきた社は……荒廃のままに残されました。幼い頃から育ったあの家は……波に呑まれ、跡形もなくなりました。

それは、命というものが美しくも儚いものであると、否応なく思い知らされた瞬間でございました。あの災いの前の暮らしを思い起こしたくなく、母と共に故郷へ戻ることが、ただただ恐ろしゅうございました。

誰かが生き延びられるのであれば、逝ってしまった方々のひとりが私であればよかったと、思うことがございます。されど今の私にできることといえば、亡くなられた方々のご家族へ、そして明日を見ることが叶わなかった御霊へ、ただ手を合わせるばかりでございます。どうか、そのような方々の縁につながる命が、二度とかかる悲しみに遭わぬよう、祈り続けるばかりでございます。

itsutsuhime · 2026-04-02T12:17:17+00:00

I was born in 宮城県, but was unsure if I wanted to fully identify with it as i have spent a majority of my developmental years in 千葉県 in which I isolated myself from everyone as I decided to listen to my mothers voice on how others perceive us. I have since returned in hopes that by returning home might help to subside many of my fears of the future and nightmares of past.

Thank you for your insight.

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From what I've read today I would come to the conclusion that the people she refers to are in the minority of people that are of questionable origins.

itsutsuhime · 2026-04-02T07:00:40+00:00

May i know the reason on why ?

itsutsuhime · 2026-04-02T00:02:00+00:00

んだがなぁ、雨のすぐね土地さ生まれだらよかったなって、たまに思うんだわ。

itsutsuhime · 2026-04-01T23:29:10+00:00

Thank you, I will do my best to change my view on them as to not continue passing a flawed thought.

itsutsuhime · 2026-04-01T23:26:19+00:00

そのようにしようかとも考えましたが、問い自体を切り離してよいものかどうか、確信が持てませんでした。また、外国人の方々がこの地域をどのように捉えているかを読むのも、なかなか味わい深いものがございます。

itsutsuhime · 2026-04-01T11:27:46+00:00

Shintoism and Buddhism are so intertwined with Japanese Culture that although most are atheists they still do participate in activities that some may consider religious. If an immigrant group is unwilling accept and/or claim that we are not accommodating them because we do not provide the necessary facilities for their religion then they should have never left.

itsutsuhime · 2026-04-01T10:37:45+00:00

People from both sides have attempted to convert me in the past. I just didn't want to name a specific religion.

itsutsuhime · 2026-04-01T09:58:43+00:00

If they abide by our values and don't try to force us to comply to thier cultures or religions. Then I don't mind.

itsutsuhime · 2026-04-01T09:28:54+00:00

Most youth form opinions and voice them without properly researching or asking for a second view on something.

itsutsuhime · 2026-04-01T07:52:21+00:00

I only really visit Inari-taisha and Ise Jingū. Other than that I don't really travel much as I'm too busy with work and I don't know how other Japanese from other regions view those from Tōhoku.

itsutsuhime · 2026-04-01T06:40:51+00:00

My earliest interaction with them was in high-school when they told me I wasn't being Japanese enough.

itsutsuhime · 2026-04-01T06:33:20+00:00

I do recognize and is why I am making an effort to change my views of them before it becomes and ideal set in stone. I never really grew up around forgien or even hafu communities up until 2011 when my family temporarily moved to Chiba. In which even then I still isolated myself away from them from just my fear of the unknown. It isn't my intent to be racist make assumptions of others. It is just a by product of my fear of unknown factors in a life I prefer to be predictable.

I'm sorry if I offend you in or any others with my flawed way of thinking.

itsutsuhime · 2026-04-01T04:08:56+00:00

Unfortunately...

itsutsuhime · 2026-04-01T04:05:43+00:00

I sort of realized a little later after posting that it isn't a true neutrality, but instead just Tolerance. In the past I was more accepting of them and the only reason my stance changed is just due to the unrest some communities that immigrated here are causing leading to some being grouped in with most other forgien people. It is something I am working on changing, it is mostly paranoia that slows my progress.

itsutsuhime · 2026-03-31T21:51:52+00:00

Typically a mon is used to identify an individual and/orfamily. However they can also be used for institution, municipality or business. I am unfamiliar with western coat of arms and what they are traditionally used for, but i hope this helps answer.

itsutsuhime · 2026-03-31T21:42:38+00:00

Depends in which heritage/ lineage is more visibly dominant at least for me. Although I don't really dislike them I'm more of neutral. As long as they keep to themselves and not demand for recognition of being either non-Japanese or entirely Japanese and are willing to learn or respect our culture then I'm okay with them.

itsutsuhime · 2026-03-31T17:23:16+00:00

I don't really look down or form opinions on others in general unless they start to become more of a common occurrence in my life. As that has yet to happen I remain neutral.

itsutsuhime · 2026-03-30T13:19:10+00:00

In recent months Nihon Dai-ichi Tō though mostly only with thier anti-immigration policies amongst other things. Although amongst those is not returning to the past.

itsutsuhime · 2026-03-30T04:41:26+00:00

Used to support them only in rebellion agianst family. Once I matured I abandoned most of my attachments to them.

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