Now here is something interesting. I just read an article about multiculturalism in Japan which discusses whether or not this is possible. Coming from a country that has adopted multiculturalism as a policy, I wonder whether it is actually possible for a homogeneous country such as Japan to even consider having such a policy. Sure there are people all over the world living there but isn't it a stretch to call it multicultural?

I mean, sure, the young people focus on western culture attempting in their own way to emulate American styles, music and even cars, however, that doesn't create more than one culture. It just perpetuates the "we wanna be like them" attitude. The ironic thing about this though is, even though they can copy styles and such, the people are still inherently Japanese and are usually unable to get much further than the surface. They don't quite get the motivation and underlying cultural background to those styles and such. They are just shells that don't really understand that which is "hardwired" into our psyches.

It works the other way too. Just look at Gwen Stefani and her "harajuku" style. She may look the part but she sure as hell can't understand the Japanese psyche. No one can do that. We all think that we can adapt but unless we grow up in a culture, we can do little except know the surface feelings. The human psyche doesn't allow for this to happen.

That's enough of me spouting for now. I'm still caffeinated and it's still time for a nap. Enjoy the article and we'll see you soon.