Why is it Japanese have a positive image of and imitate American culture but hate the Koreans for war crimes?
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Japanese hate the Koreans because they were really former rivals, politically and economically. Read the history of the 2nd World War. Now they still have territorial disputes. In addition, if North and South Korea get united under North Korea, the latter will really be a threat to Japan.\n\nThey accept America because though America had caused considerable damage to Japan during the wnd World War, the former contributed and continues to the the economic status and security of Japan in the form of the so-called Nuclear Umbrella.
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All Americans of Japanese descent and Japanese immigrants were interred from  May, 1942 through the end of 1945.\n\nThe attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 led many to suspect the Japanese were preparing a full-scale attack on the West Coast. Further attacks, such as the fairly minor shelling of a California oil refinery in 1942, ostensibly by a Japanese submarine, redoubled these suspicions.  Also, Japan's rapid military conquest of much of Asia made their military machine seem to some Americans frighteningly unstoppable. Civilian and military officials had concerns about the loyalty of the ethnic Japanese on the West Coast and considered them to be a security risk, although these concerns often grew more out of racial hatred than actual risk.\n\nAuthorities also feared sabotage of both military and civilian facilities inside the United States. Military officials expressed concerns that California's water systems were highly vulnerable, and there were concerns about the possibility of arson — brush fires in particular.\n\nAdministration and military leaders also doubted the loyalty of ethnic Japanese because many, including some born in America, had been educated in Japan, where school curricula emphasized reverence for the Emperor.\n\nEver since the end of the war there have been individuals and organizations who have argued that the suspicion of ethnic Japanese was indeed justified.  Members of the American Legion and some veterans who fought in the Pacific theater have been the most vocal proponents of this viewpoint.
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Because they are crazy Japanese type people. Not like people of glorious Khazakstan.
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Well, you should keep in mind that to some, that question does seem a bit racist. Even i find it a bit like that. and plus, you did just offend about a billion japaneese people. way to go, you single handedly managed to piss off a whole nation lol.
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hell no, we take pride in our voluntary fighting force, vietnam taught us that our fighting effectiveness is hindered by inducting pukes who wouldnt serve to save their own skin. they are a liability, not an asset.\n\nThe koreans are different. Their homes are sighted by Communist artillery, they have a patriotic duty to serve and protect their homes. American homes are sighted by terrorists for destruction and conquest, but the liberal pukes in this country have convinced us to disregard this threat, and to start defunding the military and focus on prosecuting people for engaging in the war. the average joe doesnt realize the threat from the islamo-fascists, because they are not as plainly visible as the hardened communist artillery bunkers pointed at their cities, it is a shadowy threat that we face, and if they cant see the threat, then they are less inclined to fight it. I thought 9-11 woke people up, I was mistaken.
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The simple answer is lack of education here in America.  People see that a group of of radical people attacked us and that they claimed to do it for the religion of Islam, and they go off and respond against everyone of that religion. It happens everytime in war.  Japan attacked the U.S. the U.S. responded by discriminating against all asians.  All Germans, Italians and Central/Eastern Europeans were also looked down on as the enemy to.  When countries go to war, the hatred always seems to follow.  It is truly an example that the Human Race has a long way to go.\n\nThe situation is further compounded when our media only gives half stories, such as they report that muslim governments fund terrorism by paying money to the families of suicide bombers and such.  They don't address the bigger problem such as, that most suicide bombers are recruited from young impressionable arab men and lately women, who have little or no money, and are lured into this job of a suicide bomber because they are told their families will be taken care of, which anyone who knows anything about Arab culture knows that family is valued very highly in it.\n\nThis all leads to the easier explanation that it's easier to hate the whole group instead of doing the work to find out who the real bad guys are and hating them.\n\nLet's take a look at Hamas, they were a terrorist organization, or a freedom fighter group depending on what side of the fence you're on.  They then decided to try things politically and managed to get elected.  That's democracy for you.  The IRA did the same thing in Ireland and the British and Americans hailed it as a victory, funny how the double standard comes into play...
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Because americans love to hate.
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Because Americans are more ignorant, and far more arrogant than Europeans.  Americans hate because people are different without first seeing if the hate is warranted or even if the basis of that hate is valid.  Hate is part of American culture and has been since the first settlers hated the Native Americans, through to the French, Irish, English, Germans, Japanese, Italians, Blacks, and now, just any old immigrant.
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I certainly hope not!  This has actually happened before in the United States.  During World War II all Japanese-Americans were rounded up, taken from their homes, businesses, and lives, and placed into forced work camps.  There they were treated horribly.  Sound familiar?  Most of these people were good American citizens.  Some of them had immigrated from Japan, yes, but it didn't mean they were still loyal.  The American public was scared and angry after the attacks on Pearl Harbor.  Punishing the Japanese living in America was the easiest thing to do.  This was partially done because the government was afraid of spies, but it was mostly vengeance.\n\nThis country was founded on a principle of freedom of religion.  By rounding up Muslims simply because they're Muslim, you're infringing on that freedom.   If the purpose of studying history is to learn from past mistakes, this is one mistake we should learn from.
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Maybe. But I wonder why they listen to J-pop, buy Japanese products, and read Japanese fashion magazines.\nWeired...\nThey want all Japanese go down on knees in front of Koreans. (this is thier word).\nBut Japan always go with exact historical data only, and have a tendency to look the future than looking back.\nEven as for A-bomb, Japanese doesn't grumble about the past.\n\nhttp://www.geocities.jp/dinetomi76/cyousen.html
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In NYC I always heard one reason was because the Koreans came in and bought the businesses in black neighborhoods ("dangerous" ones) because it was cheaper.  Black people didn't like seeing their businesses become Korean owned.  The Koreans know it's a bad neighborhood so they don't trust the people there (blacks).  The blacks in the neighborhood find that insulting and end up disliking the Koreans.
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I think that all cultures have people who are contented and satisfied with their lives. Take us in Jamaica for example, people think that every day we are killing off each other but that is not entirely the case. Yes, we do have many problems and poverty and crime are significant factors, but many people I know are quite happy and satisfied with their lives. I know that for many this sense of peace comes from their religious beliefs and their families and Friends. I have always thought though that the Japanese seem quite contented. Don't know why maybe because they seem to rarely shout. I also think that many people living in third world countries like Haiti and Sudan are not quite satisfied with their lives because they lack the necessary resources to enjoy a well balanced and happy life
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Are you joking?\n\nDon't generalize.\n\nTake a look at Japan and South Korea.
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South Koreans and the Chinese will certainly disagree with you. They KNOW how racist the Japanese can be at times. I mean , they lie about the rape of Nanjing which angers a lot of Chinese. The WESTERN MEDIA doesn't focus on it on that much because the problems that we are having with terrorism and because it doesn't affect us that much. But if you meet a South Korean or Chinese immigrant in Japan, I'm sure they will have horror stories for you.\n  Also, people don't shout racist because they don't KNOW  MUCH ABOUT JAPAN. They know more about Europe.
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Hating is ignorance, I don't think that anyone hates you because of your ethnicity/race or religion. America is a diverse country too. Some naive Americans may hate certain people and it is around all races hating on each other, not just everybody hating on Arabs. Just because of the acts of few of your people is all it takes for some Americans to draw a conclusion about your ENTIRE RACE and start to hate. IGNORANCE.\n\nI am sure, there is racism in your countries as well against Black Arabs, or the Filipinos or other Asians working/living there. No doubt.
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Look, We all have features about ourselfs that we don't like, and some that we do like.  We just have to accept who we are.  I am half Japanes, and sometimes I hate being Japanese because of people who are against Japan.  But then I think, screw them!  Who cares what they think!  I am proud of my heritage because I am the only Japanese kid at my school.  And in a way, I feel unique.  You can't change the way you look, you can only change the way you think about yourself! =)
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The japanese were like the nazis of the east.....the koreans think that they are better then all the other asian races with there stuck up additude only because they have the usa to back them in everything.....the chinese are lazy....but are good with math and cook a great meal!