Cultural Influence Pt. 1

Keeping on the subject of Roppongi, being simultaneously one of the most interesting atmospheres as well as where we spent the most evenings, I couldn’t help but wonder something. I distinctively remember several Japanese who recommended nightlife telling us we should go to Roppongi because its where the foreigners go, be it the hotel’s front desk or the college students we met. However, their intent was by no means racially cruel. It was simply a fact. Of course the town had its share of Japanese people visiting the Karaoke bars or just bars, but foreigners far outnumbered the locals.

I can’t help but to wonder what that says about us…

I can think of two conclusions at the moment. First, Roppongi was created by the Japanese and just happened to be up the foreigner’s alley. This, however, does not speak in our favor, if not Americans then humanity as a whole. It means that we are drawn to the risky nightlife of strippers, prostitutes, and alcohol and that the Japanese also require their own little sins.

~ by jordanajlouni on June 16, 2009.