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I just gotta jump in! Hey yas. You'll probly think Im joking but I lived in Kochi as well, my mother's home town. I attended Asakura Dai-ni Primary school. Although I was born in my fathers town of Drummen in Norway, I did my primary education there. but Highschool/Uni in WA. Dude, my brother is your age as well and he was born there too. We should catch up for a cruse. Im way off topic here but it's kinda made my day. sorry guys. You guys on this thread write really well, I have trouble expressing myself at best of times. I really enjoyed this topic. What I like about Japan is that there is MAGIC in the air. It's similar to karma. When people help people, eventually your turn comes around to recieve the "help". Even when people take pride in what they do, no matter how small the task, that attention to detail pays off... actually you won't even notice it because it never became a problem. Funny thing is that Japanese people tell me that my version of japan is diminishing or no longer exists. I think many negative aspects of Japan an Aussie and other nationalities experienced is also experienced by the Japanese too. So don't be too hard on yourself if the perfect Japan dosn't exist in some people's hearts, as long as you don't lose your version of a good society. Because perfect society rich in culture, tradition and peace is what we all deserve. Japan has as a whole has slowly changed their attitude towards foreign people. When I used to live in kochi about 18 years ago, people would be surprised to a point where they stood still on the streets and shopping centre at the sight of me (aged 12 at the time). I went back to kochi about 3 years ago.. and nothing no even a glance or a pause (even when I look more foreign now and much scarier looking now). It's a much easier place for a foreigner to communicate with a Japanese person as there is less fear towards foreigners.... Im getting a little side tracked but I have a theory for why GaiJin is not as scary to the Japanese people anymore. It's because of Pro-baseball over there. Back in the 80's (and now) Japanese teams were scouting American-League players for key positions on the field.. the 4th batter (is the best king-hitter in the team) and the main pitcher were Americans.. this left the Japanese men with inferior complex, not even come close to the level of play. If the Japanese men were scared, so will the women and children. In current times, Japan has a couple of players playing at top level in America. This has replenished some of the Japanese men's mojo and the society as a whole. Haha Im an idiot for sharing this with you, but hey thats the Japanese in me. As for people living in Japan and writing on this thread, you guys are courageous. Life is hard as it is... yet throw in a gap like cultural difference between Australia and Japan.. and make it work as partners and parents is commendable. you guys have what it takes. It really shows that LOVE and understanding goes a long way. I think I heve to think a lot more about this topic and come back to it. I hope I helped a bit.

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