It is said that whatever you do, if you don't come from Japan, you are always a gaijin. I do feel that sometimes I am treated differently, stared at, and occasionally had some people visibly react when seeing me. Maybe I am being overly self-conscious, but sometimes it is too obvious. Other times though, they are very kind, patient and careful, I would say that is the majority of the time. When I took the train today and I saw people bowing their heads goodbye and to show gratitude, I felt secure. A security that comes from the fact that everything seems in its right place, everyone knows their role in society. Anywhere you go is spotless clean and everyone does its best not to invade other people's bubble. No wonder we might seem somewhat barbarian to them.
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