2011年11月7日月曜日

Spirit of Osaka

Starting from the first day I came to Japan, what I cannot forget is the smiling face of people in Osaka. From homestay children, to university student, to middle-age people to elderly.




Their smiles are so warm and friendly. In Hong Kong, it is hardly to find someone being such enthusiastic as people in Osaka. People in Hong Kong are cold. What they care is only about their own things but others, “it is out of my business.” And people in Osaka are hot. They always care about other, especially foreigners. When I am confusing about the train system in Osaka, people in Osaka just come and ask if I need help even I didn’t ask anything. I was touched beyond words.

The second thing I found out about Osaka is collectivism.
China is basically collectivism. But because Hong Kong is colonial of England, the individualism of England came into Hong Kong. So it is quite surprised to find out that everyone in Japan to participant event with a bunch of people. They think corporation is very important. From children, they are trained to collaborate with others. Unity is strength. It is a very important concept in Osaka.

For foreigner, the first month is hard. We cannot speak, we don’t know any friend, and days were very hard. Thanks to the Japanese I met here, I can get with the life here very easily. Their smiles give me confident and power every day. It is not telling that there are not bad guys in Japan, but the percentage of them is much more lower that bad people in China and Hong Kong. People in here is so nice and willing to help. Sometime they will speak a bit fast and loud, but it is the characteristic of Osaka, enthusiastic and invigorative.

Funny shots of Osaka spirit!

TAKOYAKI!!!!SPIRIT OF OSAKA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1 件のコメント:

  1. You have some interesting photos here. I would like to read how they specifically illustrate the themes you are writing about. This seems a little general - specific case studies make for stronger posts.

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