Do you practice your religion in Japan regularly? OFFTOPIC about Porn in Japan!

[thistle]

Well, I wish i had not bothered to even look at this thread, certainly past
the first post since it did not even interest me that much, but happened to notice
the stupid rant by xxj- whatever.
Tell me, then, what has porn magazines being next to children's magazines
in a japanese bookstore got to do with this thread?
And for your info. I lived here 20 years, I have japanese children who go to those
bookstores to buy those magazines. I do not think it is a stupid thing to bitch about,
why do you think it is a good idea to expose 6 year olds to porn magazines?
Is that what you would find in America then?

[xxzjxx]

Thistle,

Just listen, Americans are way too protective of children, they worry about the psychological effects on children from exposure to some of the craziest things, the realities of life, such as pornography, sex, drugs, alcohol. Its better that they know about it as children, than find out later in life and become social outcasts because they are not used to seeing it.

Japanese people are not as shy about nudity as Americans are, why? Because they are exposed to it at a younger age, so it is not such a big deal to briefly be nude, I mean its just a human body for crying out loud, and Japanese see it that way.

Americans on the other hand? Well we have to stair at it, and it becomes something "sexual" OOOHHH!! its all because we are surrounded by this stupid induced barrier that our parents think is necessary for us as children. Americans have become fanatical loons about everything that supposedly hurts our poor children. We can no longer accept anything we do as humans as "natural" when ever we see something that offends us we immediately go on the defensive.

My other point, about Americans coming and opening their pie holes about things they "dislike". SUCK IT UP, its not your country, i don't care if you've been here 50 years, you still have an American mind, and that means you open your mouth when ever you are uncomfortable. Thats what makes Japanese so resilient, is the fact that they are able to put up with things Americans would be so butt hurt about.

Thanks for informing me on your tenure here on Okinawa, it made little difference to me that you have been here for 20 years.

I actually think you should have gotten used to the porn being near the comic books since you've been here so long. God you're life must be so difficult. Good luck on your witch hunt for everything that is bad for children on Okinawa, I'm sure the Japanese will be happy to make fun of you for being offended by something that has little effect on them.

[dk]

In Japan, porn IS a comic book. hehehe.

Everything is a comic book here.

Sorry... I don't take many things seriously.

[xxzjxx]

Actually, that is true. Porn is everywhere in Japan. Telephone booths, books, Magazines, pachinko flags. Maybe its just me, but I think it is worse for people not to be exposed to that stuff, its here to stay you know, so Gaijin need to grow the hell up when they get here.

I took a friend of mine to an onsen in Oita, and he was so embarassed about being nude in front of other people that he couldnt stop laughing, and acting like an idiot. I think that is a great example of how Japanese culture has used its open mindedness to an advantage.

Who the hell wants to wear a swimsuit and a tshirt to the pool? Gimme a break!

[dk]

I still struggle with the whole nudity thing myself, and that's after having lived here 24 years. Practically my whole life. Some things some people just never outgrow. I really love those onsen, but man, that's about the only place I ever get self-conscious. And if being naked in a room with a group of naked old men isn't enough, I'M THE ONLY WHITE BOY IN THE ROOM!

Hehe, go ahead. Call me self-conscious. I rarely ever am when it comes to most things, but man, I just don't enjoy hanging out my jewels for the world to see in publilc bath houses!

Love that hot water after I get over my inhibitions though. Fan~tastic!

As far as porn is concerned, this is the internet era. It is the responsibility of the parent to watch what their children are getting into. If you have a problem with the comic books being too close to the porn section, stay with your kids when they're looking for new comics.

You can't stay with your kids all the time. They're going to eventually stumble into it. There's really nothing you can do about it except monitor your kids and try to be aware of what they're getting into.

[thistle]

Just so you know I am not an American, therefore I do not have an american mind!

And I do not think seeing naked people has any kind of psychological effect on my
kids, did I say that? I spent three years going to the sento when I lived in Tokyo,
and nudity does not really bother me that much.
And the reason I brought the whole topic up in the first place was that a) I just thought
it was a stupid place to put the magazines and b) I could see that it embarrased my
teenage son to have to look through that section to look for his magazine.

[xxzjxx]

For me, the first time I wen to Onsen, it was like falling backwards off a cliff. I was so nervous, even though I went through it in boot camp, but being white, you know Japanese men are interested in what your size is. I always get the questions from my brother in law and his friends, about how big my size is and one of his comedian friends tried to pull my pants down to inspect me when we were drinking.

Thats a weird feeling, however I think its cool that Japanese are open minded enough that they don't feel "gay" or anything talking about the natural body.

Maybe its just me, im not gay, but there is something liberating about being around Japanese people, I always have a blast drinking with my Japanese family.

[P_chan]

For me, the first time I wen to Onsen, it was like falling backwards off a cliff. I was so nervous, even though I went through it in boot camp, but being white, you know Japanese men are interested in what your size is. I always get the questions from my brother in law and his friends, about how big my size is and one of his comedian friends tried to pull my pants down to inspect me when we were drinking.

Thats a weird feeling, however I think its cool that Japanese are open minded enough that they don't feel "gay" or anything talking about the natural body.

Maybe its just me, im not gay, but there is something liberating about being around Japanese people, I always have a blast drinking with my Japanese family.

sorry but I don't think most japanese guys wonder how big your piece is. I went to an onsen and I didn't have anyone stare at my junk.

[xxzjxx]

Thistle, hese only embarrassed because you are with him. if you werent, he would have felt fine. Nobody wants to see porn near there mom... I mean even I know that.. and I feel like I'm the nude liberator of the free mind at times.

Ok, i see your not American, but you are not Japanese, and thats why you think that way.

Its easier to say American to generalize Gaijin.

[xxzjxx]

sorry but I don't think most japanese guys wonder how big your piece is. I went to an onsen and I didn't have anyone stare at my junk.

You were in Okinawa or mainland? They are used to Americans here, but if you go to Fukuoka, or some place that Americans dont go often, then you will get that.

[bokuwa]

Sex books any where in the world will be found by kids looking for them. So what. Kids should be monitored by the parents all the time and if you see your kids doing something you don’t want them to do, say no.

Onsen, I have been to a few mainland not here. Each time I was the only white guy and the first time I was nervous when walking into the water, showering with guys since high school, but I smiled at the guys looking at me and most, not at all, smiled back. I was with Japanese father-inlaw each:) time I went.

I know a lot of Japanese people look at a white guy and say something to themselves like, “ Why don’t you get out of my country or go find a white woman” and I am living with it. I don’t care what they’re thoughts are on the subject and don’t intend to confront anyone with my thoughts either.

I know this is not my country and never will be, something you live with. I don’t want anyone trying to change me, religion or thinkings, and I am not attempting to change any Japanese peoples way of thinking about Americans. I just try to live here, because the woman I married wants to be here and I agreed to it. The place, Japan could stay the way it was or is and it’s okay for me, not my country. If they kick me out one day I hope my wife will come with me.