I’m not referring to Power Rangers, or anime character’s ability to be punched and sent through a thick stone wall, which then collapses on them, and they stand up with a few scratches. I’m talking about sensory perception, the kind that we americans, as a whole seem to lack.
  1. Smell - This is probably the most heightened og the senses, and why Japanese say that westerners smell so bad. I am amazed daily at my girlfriend’s and daughter’s abilities so notice minor scents. In many ways it’s also a curse for them, living in America, where we seem to revel in strong perfumes, colones, deodarants and our own sweat. Rarely does a day go by when I don’t hear one of them exclaim “kusai” (smells bad). It’s especally bad for her daughters at school, where the popular trend for young men to practically bathe in “Axe” bodyspray, or other similar products.
  2. Taste – Apparently western food kills your tastebuds, and yes, they tell me that a lot. They are shocked at how I can miss subtle flavors in cooking, and that it is do to a diet high in sweets, and artificial sweeteners.
  3. Hearing - her daughters were wondering if I was sick, because I was breathing too loudly through my nose. They have noticed it quite often, but never mentioned it before. I can’t hear it at all unless it’s completely quiet.
  4. Reading Expressions – I’ve heard that Japanese couples often communicate without speaking, and I believe they can do this through facial expressions. No slight muscle movement is ever missed, they will know what you are thinking. Never play poker with a Japanese person, just saying…

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