There was Japanese festival today at Fashion square mall in Charlottesvile. To tell the truth, I have never seen so many Japanese in the U.S. I was surprised to see so many Japanese. Haha. I have been in the U.S. for 1 year so far, but I have not told them that I am here. So my Japanese friend who takes care all of me said “Where have you been hidden?” Yes, I had hidden from Japanese because I would like to speak English as much as possible. But, it is time to change.
I met so many Japanese, this was not rare in Japan, of course. But it is rare in the U.S. Some people asks me why Japanese is so few in the U.S. I actually I do not know. But I assume that Japanese society is also mature like U.S. So that, we do not need to go outside to find the jobs. And also Japanese companies are trying to be efficient, so they send Japanese to U.S. branch, and give them important position, but not so many. Conversely, Japanese who lives in the U.S. are very excellent sophisticated Japanese. I have never been boring when we talk.
And also the number of student who study aboard is similar. We already have decent educational institute in Japan. Students may think they do not need to study aboard. Sometimes, studying abroad is not good for student. Because, Japanese university student is so busy for hunting job. They start Job application late autumn at 3rd year. Some of them spends for a year to get a job and applies more than at least 50 company. Because most Japanese company is going to hire them all the way to retirement. They spend so many time and people to find fresh recruits. That may prevent student from studying abroad.
Sometimes, I am asked people, “how can I tell Japanese among the Asians.” My answer is that Japanese would vows each other. We do this unconsciously, maybe. Yesterday, I showed some video of TEDxTokyo Jake Shimabukuro, he also said as a joke. That was funny. Check this out if you want, and his music is also awesome. He will come Jefferson theater next Tuesday in Charlottesville. Unfortunately, I can not make it.
I have not confirmed yet, I am going to NY next weekend. I am very exited to go there. I am going to ask paid leaves but Lets finish a lot of project before I leave. So next week should be tough!! That is O.K. Lets keep busy. NY is waiting for me!!