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Interesting to see this sign at a Canadian-owned restaurant due to the use of "gaijin" rather than "foreigner" or "immigrant." Is it because it caught on among English speakers in Japan (like "conbini") or because it carries a certain connotation (i.e. Westerner/Non-East Asian)?pic.twitter.com/2pT4AsIXFq
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There is no stigma when used by foreigners amongst themselves and people are can be a bit precious when Japanese use it. It’s rarely meant to demean and when it is it’s obvious. I stopped being at all bothered by this term just after the Cretaceous period.
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This is so true. I don’t know any foreigners that don’t refer to themselves as gaijin. I refer to other foreigners as gaijin. I’ve been referred to as gaikokujin only by a Japanese person which didn’t feel insulting or demeaning - they’re calling me foreigner because I am one.
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I know what this is, every bar/restaurant mentioned on it and the owners, and I’m almost certain about where you saw it. Can try asking around the group, if you like.
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I purposefully avoided saying the name of the place or even what city it is in since the owners seem like really nice people as far as I can tell. I don't think whoever made it had any ill will. I think it's a reflection of how English speakers use "gaijin" among themselves.
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I would never step foot in a place with a sign like that. Gross.
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Eh, I'd be less negative toward it until I knew the person behind it. Helping to alleviate the struggles of other immigrants to Japan is something I see merit in, though if they choose a poor way of phrasing that, I do want to know why.
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Have we learned nothing from Tokyo Drift?
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