Japanese people, is today’s topic. This topic is rather complicated in which I cannot speak for all of those who are Japanese nor for those who are foreign in which they had conversation with. Therefore, I would like to note that what I write down will not be held accountable for all Japanese as well as foreigner experiences with them.
In Osaka during the Danjiri Festival, while coming back home to Hirakata station we meet four sisters and their mother. They were very talkative and genki (energetic) . They are very welcoming to those who are new to Japan, gajin (foreigners). Aside from children, women and men alike are also very genki and welcoming to foreigners.
The Japanese people that I observed mind their own business as they walking about on the street. Their eyes never meets yours’ nor do they attempt to look at you. Instead they avoid eye contact as they pass by. But if one is lost they are willing to help. Also in both picture, I would like to note that Japanese people like to take pictures with the peace sign which is also known as victory.
Our topic this week is “Japanese People,” or more specifically how we as anthropologists go about representing a group of people. I think you would be more successful if you found a specific focus rather than trying to generalize about all Japanese people.
Where is your second original photo? Also, your links don’t work. Can you fix this?