Nowadays, most people let themselves be influenced by the experiences of others. They end up defining Japan or the Japanese based on these experiences. On the other hand, we have people who have gone through certain experiences, often negative, and end up spreading this as if it were reality, as if everyone faced the same problem.
In today’s article, we will talk about the different types of experiences that Brazilians have in Japan. And also why one should not define the country or the Japanese because of this.
I am writing this article because, unfortunately, what I see most on the internet are people arguing, some attacking Japan and others defending it. Not to mention the crazy ideas that some Brazilians have created due to the experiences that some have had in Japan.
People need to discern that anywhere in the world! We can have good and bad experiences, but they do not define the reality of the country. No human being is the same, not to mention that Japan has over 126 million inhabitants. Furthermore, it has 47 prefectures, each with different customs and cultures.
Different types of experiences in Japan
To think a little about this subject, I will talk about 3 paths that provide different experiences in Japan. Of course, the different types of experiences are infinite.
Tourist – The experience a tourist has when visiting Japan is usually good. Especially if the tourist already knows and likes Japanese culture. Tourists feel amazed by everything and have nothing to complain about.
Working in a factory – Unfortunately, the reality for most foreigners working in factories is harsh. It is a repetitive and tiring job that leaves people a bit stressed. Some Japanese who work in factories are also stressed, which results in conflicts and problems between Japanese and Brazilians.
Other jobs – When a qualified Brazilian goes to work in Japan in a company, office, or even independently, their life experience is completely different. The person has more leisure time and does not face as many problems.
The experiences of these 3 types of people are completely different. But it doesn’t stop there; there are people who have a pleasant life and have never encountered anything bad while working in factories, just as there are people who faced difficulties working in renowned companies or studying at Japanese universities or schools.
Another factor that shapes a person’s experience is their personality. Their tastes can determine whether they feel happy or not, and this ends up defining their words, which are sometimes negative or positive criticisms.
Your opinion can cause problems
Just because you had an unpleasant experience in Japan does not mean that other people will have one. Or just because your life in Japan is wonderful does not mean that others’ lives are. Therefore, avoid imposing your idea about Japan on others! It is a very large and diverse country. Of course, you can warn them about problems or help them in difficult moments, but your negative words can end up altering something that could be positive in their lives.
I like to think positively and spread positive things, which is why you will rarely see me saying anything bad about Japan. I understand that a large number of people have faced problems, but that is not a reason to condemn the country, as I see some doing on social media.
Tell me, do you like it when someone says that Brazil is bad and that Brazilians are criminals? Brazil has a high rate of theft, violence, and corruption, but that does not mean that all Brazilians are bad. Nor does it mean that Brazil is a terrible place that is impossible to live in. Now, thinking about this, see if you are not doing the same thing with Japan when people say that Japanese are cold, or when they say that in Japan, they only work and have no time for anything.
The goal of this article is to make it clear that your experience is not everyone else’s experience. And also to make it clear that Japan is not the same and the Japanese are not the same. One should not define Japanese personality just because of the people you know. A great piece of advice I give is Think Positive! Stop looking for faults and complaining; if things are not good, try to change them. Many Brazilians in Japan found what they wanted after a lot of dedication, study, and persistence.
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