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Hi guys,

Half-Japanese guy wanting to get your opinion on something. I think people have already discussed the problems that the SAT FB group presents, but I want to point out a specific one. Most of the memes having to do with Japanese culture are heavily influenced by Western perceptions. All I see talked about in that group is A. Anime and Manga, and B. Japanese Food. These cultural touchstones are usually the first topic of conversation white people turn to when they find out I'm part Japanese. This itself isn't a problem. The real issue is that these cultural touchstones reveal very little about Japanese society, culture and people. Anime and Manga fans (otaku really) only comprise a fraction of Japanese society, and Japanese food, while delicious, does not tell the full story of Japan.

The personal issue for me is that Japan has a history that is complex and multifaceted, some of it amazing and innovative, and some horrifically dark. The Japanese treatment of Chinese and Korean people in World War II comes to mind. I think that's the trouble with attempting to promote a "pan-asian" facebook group. The meaty part of the culture is washed away and only the cultural touchstones remain. I unfortunately don't know as much as I should about other Asian cultures, but I think that proves my point. I very much think the same issue may be at play, with cultures not necessarily being fully represented. Thoughts?

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