Americanizing
Went on a Costco run the other day to get some living supplies. When I stepped inside, I was surprised by how much American products they carried. It was like I never left the States. It’s crazy how much Japan is influenced by the US. I can pretty much get anything American (food, movies, etc) at Japanese stores. Even food portions are starting to grow. I can’t tell if this is a good thing or a bad thing but I can definitely see the effects of globalization. I just hope that the Japanese don’t lose their identity because I think that that is what makes them special.
Costco-sized portions = Costco-sized people
Hopefully Japan doesn’t inherit America’s obesity problem. I feel like the Japanese are smarter than that though.
yea ditto. i hope they’re smart enough but who knows…
I would hope they don’t also, but they are really swayed by the American way…it’s really sad! Just ask younger people there if they have done or can do a tea ceremony or tie an obi. I was sad when I was there to discover not many. But cool that you can find American anything there, so you won’t be missing home too much, lol! Have fun.