Hey, I'm black and I love anime and want to go to japan so day but I don't really want to be killed there.
So what do you guys a suggest should I be scared.
2007-01-22 03:54:54 · 9 answers · asked by brandi w 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Black people are not being killed in Japan, nor is racial violence very prevalent there as it is in, say, Russia. To the extent that Japanese have negative views of blacks - and everything I've read suggests that a great many do - they are mainly the result of the negative images they've seen from the American media and the messages they're receiving from some of the more right wing politicians.
Japan has a strong history of cultural/racial supremacist beliefs vis a vis other Asians (in particular the Chinese) and towards darker skinned people generally, including within their own society. And Japan still subscribes to a "blood" based concept of nationality, so that someone whose ancestors immigrated from Korea to Japan 100 years ago is still considered Korean. The lack of racial diversity is widely regarded as a strength in Japan, but it also means that their society hasn't had to confront the deeply held racist beliefs that have long been part of their culture.
Having said all this, I don't think you have any reason to be afraid to visit Japan. Every black person I know who has been has said they were treated kindly and with respect. There was some racism, but many whites experienced similar affronts - like being unable to catch a cab and being denied entry to certain establishments reserved for Japanese only.
2007-01-22 04:32:04 · answer #1 · answered by Rob B 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
His dad isn't even finished black, in user-friendly words 50% making Tiger 25%. he's predominately asian at someplace between 50-seventy 5%. His mom is extra often than not asian(w/ somewhat white) and his father is likewise about 50% asian. do not enable the darkish pores and skin fool you, maximum southeast asians are exceptionally tanned also
2016-12-02 21:43:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't be killed but you should know that Japanese people are notorious racist. And especially against Black people. They may be a bit nicer to you if you are American, and especially if you are from NYC which they find exciting. But on the whole, they are a very closed and hostile culture to outsiders. They were, after all, the Asian Nazi's of WWII. Big on racial purity. And still are.
2007-01-22 14:28:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you wont be killed there , Japan is a civilized country and they appreciate people just like anywhere .donot be scared just contact Japan embassy in your country and they will help you for sure.Good luck
2007-01-22 04:02:09 · answer #4 · answered by ReDWiNe 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Now, where did you get that?! it's quit a stereotype..
You should be scared of yourself for thinking that way!
2007-01-22 05:45:44 · answer #5 · answered by Mz Bee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop smoking the green. You're paranoid.
2007-01-22 04:23:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i dont know any thing about japan
2007-01-22 04:06:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Japan is not known for racial sentiments
2007-01-22 04:14:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
because the have a higher stander of living, they dont like to lower themself
2007-01-22 04:09:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋