What do you think about Japanese culture?

Question

I am Japanese. I want to know what foreigners think about Japanese culture. 

Answer 1

* I've seen your movies, and "Godzilla" has become a bit too bizarre.  

* Anime and Manga are kind of strange.  There is an obsession with "magic," and with drawing unrealistic women.

* Personally, I would not assume that all Japanese behave that way.

* The thing I admire most about Japanese culture is the commitment to education.  I would admire a woman who knows science, history, and other challenging subjects, far more than any silly American "celebrity."

Other than that, I really don't know much more about Japanese culture.  I'm sure that the relationship between men and women must be different from the American way.  (In my country, the culture can be very different from one state to the next.). 

I would like to talk to you personally, to find out.  (I live almost 12,000 miles away, so there's not much chance of going there personally.)  

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I think most foreigners have a great respect for Japanese culture. In the eyes of foreigners, Japanese are very polite, law-abiding, discipline, and always courteous. On the internet, you can often find foreigners saying good things about Japan. 



I like how perfectionist and neat they are. When they do something, they always want to deliver the best result as possible. Their service is so excellent that sometimes it makes me shy. Japanese products are famously known for being reliable and durable. In USA, Japanese cars are more popular than American cars.  "Made in Japan" is usually perceived as a good thing by foreigners. There are non-Japanese companies that name their brands with Japanese name to attract customers like Miyako and Miniso. 

Answer 4

Very long history. Some amazing arts and displays of beauty. Lived there for well over a decade, and traveling back & forth for 40 years.

Answer 5

Love it ...would like to live there ...

Answer 6

I loved their food

Answer 7

I have limited exposure to it. I have read the book Shogun by James Clavell and seen movies like The Last Samari. I also watch a guy that has a channel on Youtube about fishing. I think the culture, for the most part, is very refined and from man on the street style interviews, I have seen it seems that Japanese people are very well educated and informed about world events. 

Answer 8

A lot that we should copy but also a little that seems too strict. Mostly to be admired.

Answer 9

I love it all, except for the food.