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I once saw a TV segment about residents having a barbecue on their apartment balcony and causing problems with smoke and smell for the neighbors. They argued that it was their own balcony, so it shouldn’t matter. In Japan, people are usually more sensitive about bothering others, so situations like that can create cultural friction. I think it shows how difficult mutual understanding can be sometimes.
The issue is not the voice itself, but the volume. Speaking loudly is fine in places like karaoke bars or izakayas, but being noisy in quiet public spaces such as trains, buses, or libraries is considered a problem. (Speaking quietly for a short time is generally acceptable.)
Japan is an island nation with a relatively conservative culture, so if you do not adapt to the behavior of those around you, people may look down on you. In any case, if you do not want to stand out, the best thing to do is follow the atmosphere and behavior of the people around you.
This game is pretty frustrating for beginners. I’m only Gold and I try to practice in Mixtape, but there are tons of Diamond+ players there, which makes it really discouraging.
I also avoid ranked because I feel like I’d just drag my teammates down. At this point, watching the game is honestly more fun than playing it.
You may not understand the Japanese mentality, but Japanese society is strongly group-oriented and often guided by the idea of “follow the group.” In my view, the concept of forgiving others is not very widespread. If someone makes a mistake, it is usually seen as their own responsibility. People live with a strong sense of personal accountability. This applies whether someone is Japanese or a foreigner. Personally, I feel that Japanese people can be among the least forgiving in the world.
Japan is generally more collectivist than individualist, so when people have totally different values, clashes happen more easily.
That’s why foreigners who share similar values with many Japanese people often get accepted more easily, especially if they openly support Japan.
A couple of examples would be Ruy Ramos or Fifi. People like that are often seen positively because they clearly respect Japan.
Japanese people generally have a culture of not speaking too directly. Very few women would clearly say to someone’s face, “I want to have sex with you.” The reason is that women are not dating simply for the purpose of having sex. Because of this experience, she will probably start to feel uncomfortable around foreign men.
One more thing: black humor usually doesn’t go over well with Japanese people. It’ll probably just make a bad impression and hurt how foreigners are perceived.
I’ve lived in Japan for 50 years, so let me say this: don’t misunderstand Japan. If following the basic rule of not bothering or inconveniencing other people feels suffocating to you, then living in Japan probably isn’t for you. Just my opinion as a Japanese person.
If you want to learn kuro-gyaru makeup, this YouTuber breaks it down pretty well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ230SOBJZw
Salaries in Japan are relatively low compared to other developed countries. There’s also a lot of overtime, and people often feel uncomfortable taking long vacations.
But one big advantage is safety. It’s normal to see elementary school kids running errands by themselves, and people generally don’t worry much about them becoming victims of crime.
In Japan, most houses are built of wood, so noise carries much more than in stone or concrete buildings.
I also had bad luck with neighbors and ended up having to move.
Japanese people are generally taught that “you can do whatever you want as long as you don’t cause trouble for others.”
Since many Japanese people try to keep quiet, it’s best to be careful not to create vibrations or noise that might affect the rooms next door or below.
If you don’t communicate with others and follow the general social norms, some people may react in ways that seem discriminatory.
Japanese people don’t discriminate based on nationality or race.
What people tend to react negatively to are those who break the rules or disturb the social order.
Japanese people tend to be on the shy and reserved side. Even if you reach out first, showing respect for Japanese culture and following the “when in Rome, do as the Romans do” mindset usually goes a long way.
Also, if you can speak some Japanese, just greeting people with a smile and saying “konnichiwa” when you meet them can really help you be accepted.
In Japan, calling someone by just their name without an honorific is pretty rude unless you're really close. You normally stick with “-san” for anyone who's basically an acquaintance, and you only drop it once you’re close enough to actually open up to them. So the fact that Okarun still calls Momo “Ayase-san” basically means he isn’t ready to show her his deeper feelings yet.
But it’s not the same as the real work created by Japanese people. The dub carries the subjectivity of whoever localized it. From my perspective as a Japanese person, it’s an incomplete imitation at best. And this isn’t just about this show—translating Japanese perfectly into English is simply impossible.
Have you really seen 99.9% of Japanese people? In the first place, fantasy works usually don’t assign races to fictional characters. The differences in hair and eye color are drawn deliberately so that each character’s position or role can be easily distinguished.I really don’t see why people overseas are so obsessed with race.
Forgot to post it lol — https://factory-ksw.com/
The negative reputation of Kurds in Japan spread nationwide after a 2023 incident in which an attempted murder was followed by around 100 Kurds engaging in a violent clash in front of a hospital, disrupting its operations. In 2025, a case involving the sexual assault of a junior high school girl also became widely known across Japan. In addition, crimes such as theft, hit-and-run, and illegal residency are common issues. Furthermore, friction with local residents due to poor behavior has worsened their image.
