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Perhaps it depends on which culture defines the word "xenophobia". Mere prejudice is sufficient according to one definition[1], which is indeed still evident in

Perhaps it depends on which culture defines the word "xenophobia". Mere prejudice is sufficient according to one definition[1], which is indeed still evident in Korea. Also, attitudes towards foreigners are perhaps harder to hide when such foreigners stay longer (e.g. for the purpose of residency, not just tourism). [1] https://www.oed.com/search/dictionary/?scope=Entries&q=xenophobia https://www.oed.com/search/dictionary/?scope=Entries&q=xenop...

rayiner 3y ago
I don't know about Koreans. But I don't think the Japanese "dislike" foreign cultures. They have a strong sense of and preference for their own culture.
- PrimeMcFly 3y ago
  They seem pretty outright racist the way they do all they can to politely avoid interacting with non Japanese people.
  - rayiner 3y ago
    In a high context society, it’s a lot of work to interact with people outside your culture: https://study.com/learn/lesson/high-context-culture-definition-examples.html https://study.com/learn/lesson/high-context-culture-definiti....
    - PrimeMcFly 3y ago
      I'm not even talking about interacting. They even try to avoid sitting next to dirty foreigners on the bus or train. Don't make excuses for racism.
  - jeeeb 3y ago
    I suspect you’re mistaking not wanting/being able to speak English for not wanting to interact with non-Japanese people. Reality is most Japanese aren’t competent English speakers and find the prospect of speaking it stressful. Speak (decent) Japanese and you’ll have a very different experience.
    - PrimeMcFly 3y ago
      > I suspect you’re mistaking not wanting/being able to speak English for not wanting to interact with non-Japanese people. Language doesn't have to do anything with it, it's more base than that. On a crowded subway for example, Japanese people won't want to sit near a white person or might get up and move if you sit near them.
      - hattori31 3y ago
        People here avoid sitting near everyone. If you have 5 bags of stuff(cause that what tourists do), or even if you are overweight (something not that common here, and space-wise is a wise decision) then even worse. But I don't think you are trying to have a conversation here, than just trying to push "facts" you read on reddit.
        PrimeMcFly 3y ago
        Not overweight and no bags at all. And it's one thing if they were already sitting and then get up if you sit next to them, but were fine sitting next to other Japanese. They are not exactly subtle about it. I'm not trying to push anything, just recounting my own experiences.

rayiner 3y ago

I don't know about Koreans. But I don't think the Japanese "dislike" foreign cultures. They have a strong sense of and preference for their own culture.

PrimeMcFly 3y ago
They seem pretty outright racist the way they do all they can to politely avoid interacting with non Japanese people.
- rayiner 3y ago
  In a high context society, it’s a lot of work to interact with people outside your culture: https://study.com/learn/lesson/high-context-culture-definition-examples.html https://study.com/learn/lesson/high-context-culture-definiti....
  - PrimeMcFly 3y ago
    I'm not even talking about interacting. They even try to avoid sitting next to dirty foreigners on the bus or train. Don't make excuses for racism.
- jeeeb 3y ago
  I suspect you’re mistaking not wanting/being able to speak English for not wanting to interact with non-Japanese people. Reality is most Japanese aren’t competent English speakers and find the prospect of speaking it stressful. Speak (decent) Japanese and you’ll have a very different experience.
  - PrimeMcFly 3y ago
    > I suspect you’re mistaking not wanting/being able to speak English for not wanting to interact with non-Japanese people. Language doesn't have to do anything with it, it's more base than that. On a crowded subway for example, Japanese people won't want to sit near a white person or might get up and move if you sit near them.
    - hattori31 3y ago
      People here avoid sitting near everyone. If you have 5 bags of stuff(cause that what tourists do), or even if you are overweight (something not that common here, and space-wise is a wise decision) then even worse. But I don't think you are trying to have a conversation here, than just trying to push "facts" you read on reddit.
      - PrimeMcFly 3y ago
        Not overweight and no bags at all. And it's one thing if they were already sitting and then get up if you sit next to them, but were fine sitting next to other Japanese. They are not exactly subtle about it. I'm not trying to push anything, just recounting my own experiences.