Indian Woman In Japan?

Question

I want to teach english in Japan and i heard that it's hard for Indians to be 'accepted' in Japan.

Their is apparantly NO indians in Japan what so ever and they have no Sikh Temples and nowhere to buy indian clothes and food etc

And the apparantly hate our culture and hate our people.

I just wanted to know if all of this is true? And if they hate us then why?

I'm actually very light skinned and i do pass as a white person sometimes, i was born and raised in Britain so i know more English then Punjabi.

And i'm already learning Japanese.

In case i didn't make this clear before:

I'M NOT IN INDIA
I AM A BRITISH INDIAN

I've lived in England all my life

Answer 1

There are not many Indians in Japan, but there aren't many foreigners from any country in Japan. There may be a Sikh Temple in Tokyo, but there simply aren't enough Sikh worshipers in Japan to warrant building a temple. Curry dishes are actually quite popular in Japan, so you should have no problem finding Indian food (or at least food with Indian flavor/elements).

I have actually heard that there is a stereotype in Japan that Indians are intelligent (similar to the American stereotype that Japanese are intelligent). They definitely do NOT hate your culture or people. You may find that they do not know much about it, but that does not mean they hate it. They will probably be very interested to hear anything that you tell them about India and Indian culture. Also, because you say you are British, they will also be interested in that part of you.

Foreigners outside of Tokyo and other major cities will always stick out in Japan, whether they are white, black, Indian, etc. If people stare at you, you need to be aware that it is not hatred; they simply do not see a lot of foreigners, so they are curious. Some people get bothered by this and say they are not "accepted", but that is just a result of their own ignorance. If you have an open mind, you will find that the Japanese will treat you very well!

Good luck!

Answer 2

I am not qualified to answer this question since I have never been to Japan but I see you are misunderstood even before you go to Japan. I can assure you that Japan is much more restrictive in both their governmental regulations for foreign teachers as well as their cultural expectations.

I have lived in China for 4 years and I can say that there is no real hatred for people of Indian ancestry that I have noticed. As a matter of fact, when I was at Lanzhou University, a lecture about Indian culture by two visiting scholars from India drew a standing room only crowd. Even so, I must say the Chinese do not believe they can learn correct pronunciation from a person of Indian ancestry. This is based on their general awareness of Indian accents and their own poor skill at noticing whether someone has a British or Indian accent.

Based on what the government requires of foreign teachers here in China, you are just as qualified to teach English at a university as I am if you have a bachelor's degree. You must first incite an interest in yourself as a U.K. citizen and a native speaker of English. Delay sending your photo on first inquiry because the east Asians are very prejudiced against dark skin people or even those who appear of a racial group that is generally dark skinned. There is a chance, however, that they may warm up to you first and that can lift them over their prejudice. Your knowledge of Japanese language is a benefit. Chinese don't consider knowledge of Chinese language to be a real benefit since they generally believe in the immersion principle for language learning, as do most linguists.

I also know that some French Canadians claim to be native speakers of English to get a job in China when their parents did not actually speak English in the home. They have a strong French accent but to the Chinese, they are white skinned Canadians and that's sufficient.

Answer 3

What planet are you in?
That is not true.. I did eat Indian curry in Japan and Nan and other Indian foods.. I knew many Indian restaurant and Indian people. I do know Japanese respect the people in your country and your culture.

Also I know how it feels when you are from British and people look at you like you know everything about India.
There's nothing you can do but try to deal with it..not most people would understand and know that you were born and raised in Britain if you don't speak. But this is how you were raised and if they don't understand your situation..focus on something or just enjoy being an Indian British..have the opportunities to represent this both Indian and British Culture the best you can.. because it is part of your family history.
Hate is not the word, hun.. they can't hate you if they don't know anything about you... To live in a country where people don't know anything about where you originally from is not easy.. it will take time before you finally get way how to deal with this.. good luck!
Visit some International School festivals and you will meet Indian and British people..You have something in you that you don't see..a bright future...There would be frustrating situations but you will overcome this...

Answer 4

Hey!
Let me tell u how it is actually. Lot of misconceptions which have to be rectified.. :)
Actually its not that the Japanese dont accept foreigners or dont like them.Its just that they dont know the way how foreigners think.Thats why they stay away from foreigners.But never the less if u make friends, they are quite friendly.But one thing has to be noted.You will have to make plans of meeting up, way ahead of the schedule.Plz dont expect them to come and meet u right away like us..lol..They make plans and schedules..

Its not just Indians, but all foreigners are treated alike.People who dont know facts think that the japs hate foreigners etc etc..
The 'no indian in japan' part is also not true.U will find Indians esp if u r in Tokyo. I stay in Kyoto and so i seldom meet some Indian here. But beware i have to warn u, most people i met were too proud to be in japan n so i didnt enjoy much conversation with them, coz the first question they ask is "which company...blah blah..."...I hate such people...
Dont know abt temples much. Dont expect to find any Indian clothing store here. as far as i know there is none.So packup all from home.u will find a lot of western clothing though, cute n pretty.
Abt food, u r so wrong :P. You will find a lot of Indian restaurants, coz japs like Indian food a lot. But its costly unlike India(or probably any other part of the world), so make sure u have enough in ur wallet before u enter..lol
They dont hate any culture, neither do they hate any foreigners; think i have explained it above. Its takes time to trust a foreigner in any country, japan is no exception..slowly and gradually u can make friends. A few rules i would like to share with u (dont worry these r my personal rules) :
1. Keep ur voice low wherever possible
2. Dont just smile at strangers(esp jap). Say something like "konnichiwa" or "hello" along with the smile. If u just smile its difficult for them to judge ur intentions.
3. Dont stare at anybody for too long.
4. Be polite, use please often(at least until u know the person)
my suggestion, plz learn basic Japanese(at least to talk) before u come here. Communicating in English might not get u anywhere. If u have no choice other than english, follow these:
1.Speak softly(not in a loud voice)
2. Dont showoff ur English skills. Speak in basic, slow, preferably broken english. if the person doesnt understand at all, just use words, forget sentences.
3. Dont get annoyed if the person doesnt understand even a bit of what u speak. Say its ok and ask the next person.
Good that u r learning japanese. u ll definitely need it!!

I actually forgot abt the 'teaching english' part..lol..
anybody would naturally prefer a native speaker, so it all depends how well u can express urself. Assuming that u have a British accent, u should have no problem teaching.Skin color doesnt matter frankly... The key point is to speak slowly at times.

Hope this was helpful n i have cleared all ur doubts. If u have any, get back to me.Have fun!

Answer 5

If there are no Indians in Japan, I would be very surprised! And if they hate Indians and everything Indian, I would be even MORE surprised. I've never heard that before!
But if I was Japanese and I wanted to learn English, I would hire an English or American person to teach me, not an Indian. No disrespect, but it's kind of like getting a Japanese guy to teach me Hindi! Or an Indian to teach me French!

Answer 6

Hi!
I don't know who has told you this, but certainly only the part about the temples is close to truth. But only "close"
There are two Indians in my class and they are very popular, because they are the only "native English speakers" who are actually willing to give advices and check homeworks in English. They have many friends, more than the Europeans, even, because they seem to have excellent social skills. They are even more sociable than some Asian and non-Asian people, probably because they have come to Japan without any prejudices.If you get rid of your prejudices, I'm sure you'll have wonderful time in Japan.
When you apply in a school, your race and nationality won't be of much importance, unless you try to work in some club for kids or old ladies, who are more interested in chit-chatting with Paris Hilton looking girl, than studying English. But it is not worth working in such places when there are many better ones.
Conclusively, Japanese consider Indians native English speakers, have great interest in Indian culture (not only the food!), and to such extent that they have many shops where you can actually buy Indian clothes and many other Indian goods( I know two around my home, + an Indian restaurant with Indian chef and Indian staff). I know some Indian guys who are dating Japanese girls.
The Indians I know are happy with their life in Japan and want to stay more!

Answer 7

I'm researching on the indian community in Japan, and let me tell you there are indians. Many.
oh, and as a matter of fact I met a indian girl who worked as an english teacher at Berlitz
about the hate I won't answer, because it's not worth it.
if you think like this why do you want to come anyway?

Answer 8

This is not true. I grew up in Japan and I've known Indian women who lived there.

In fact, Indian food is one of the most popular foreign foods in Japan and there are tons of Indian restaurants.

I'm not sure about Temples. My guess is there are some in the large cities like Tokyo or Nagoya. You'll have to look around.

Some Japanese people don't like people from other Asian countries, but most don't feel that way.

Answer 9

I'm Japanese and I didn't see or hear treat bad to Indian peoples. ( I not live Japan now) I grow up watch Indian man's curry CM.( curry is one of most popular food in Japan but I believe from India) I saw Indian doctors and college students. Shinjuku ( Tokyo) has a Indian food restaurant owe by Indian. I don't know there is "temples" or "clothes" stores. I think no matter where you live around world, there is always you see good peoples and bad peoples. I hope this will help...

Answer 10

mostly white people are english teachers in japan
but if you get the chance then its your good luck

and most important thing before you come to japan learn the basic of japanese langauge

indian food is very famous in japan
japanese don't hate indians

just have respect for japanese culture and people

i'm in japan from 2 years
the people are very nice and kind
be nice with them

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