There's an entire genre of Japanese TV that's about how foreigners see Japan as an amazing place. Like 5 or so weekly shows on main channels
If you're a foreigner living in Japan, you're likely to end up on one. But here's the thing: you gotta play dumb and only heap lavish praise
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These shows feature Fox levels of alternate reality. They are designed to appeal to a certain sense of exceptionalism and national pride
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As a Japanese, Ive seen them as a way to give confidence. Their number increases especially in a recent few years
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This is not limited to TV either --as a foreigner, only say anything remotely negative about JP if you are prepared to face intense backlash
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To have your words distorted, your name attacked, and see ultra patriotic, holier-than-thou blog posts personally trashing you go viral
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Does Japan also have the token foreigner with good Japanese lang. skills in signing programs and skits? Happens all of the time in China
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Yes, that's totally a thing on Japanese TV.
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