Thursday, September 12, 2013

こんばんわ

Why am I taking Japanese? Hmmm...

Well I am taking Japanese because I want to study aboard in Japan but that doesn't completely answer the question.

I want to study aboard because of my interest in Japanese culture which stems from my exposure to some of the culture during my time in the dojo.

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I have taked karate since 6th grade through a dojo in my home town that instructs using the shito-ryu style and I really love the art! As I have spent more time there I have also learned a bit about Japan and I really want to learn more because it seems interesting and some day I hope to study at one of the dojos that originated the art.

I am interested in the collectivist culture of Japan, especially the emphasis they place on family ties. Also, the close tie they feel to their history is intriguing. Finally, the small things are equally intriguing from the characteristic architecture to the sakura festivals.


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  1. AGreekInJapanOctober 7, 2013 at 11:27 PM

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  2. AGreekInJapanOctober 7, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    I think it interesting that you mention the "collectivist culture" of Japan. In many ways this reminds me of Greek culture which is also very collective/ethnocentric, but at the same time I can tell that even if Japanese culture structurally resembles Greek culture, the actual content of each is very, very different from one another. This has definitely been reinforced by some history readings I have done this semester on Japanese militarism and communist literature - those readings were for another EAS class I am taking.

    じゃ、また！

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    1. eclipseNovember 12, 2013 at 7:58 AM

      Yes, it is definitely very interesting and it is always intriguing to compare across cultures! I hope you keep having fun in your Japanese history class and learn alot of interesting tibits to bring to class!

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  3. Matt SmithOctober 8, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    こんばんは！
    I agree that the close ties Japan has to its history are indeed interesting. Japan has a long and very interesting history, and it has many original cultural aspects rooted deep in tradition. Although anime is probably not the best source for the history of Japan, the bit I've learned from shows has seemed quite fascinating, and I hope I have the chance to learn more eventually.
    じゃ、また！

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    1. eclipseNovember 12, 2013 at 8:01 AM

      Agreed!
      (And anime totally counts! I mean it peaks our interests, teaches us in how to place our shoes, honorifics, the amount of offensive to take at certain insults, the list goes on...)

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