Dear foreign friends in Japan,
I often see posts saying “Japanese people hate foreigners” or “Japan doesn’t want us here.”
Let’s set the record straight.
A small minority might dislike bad behavior, not foreigners.
Examples:
Being loud in public
Cutting lines
Acting like rules don’t apply to you
Leaving trash everywhere
Overstaying or ignoring visa laws
That’s not a “foreigner issue” …
locals get criticized for the same behavior too.
Japan doesn’t hate you for being foreign.
Japan respects people who respect Japan.
If you show good manners, follow the rules, learn the culture,
and bring skills or a positive personality…
You are not only welcome here,
you are needed here.
So don’t be discouraged.
Japan appreciates good people, no matter where they’re from.