What was Japan's view on South Korea?, before the Dokdo, textbook and shrine problems? Options

[Cha]

I'm asking this because I think Japan didn't have any bad feelings about Korea back then.

[korean_turtle87]

pretty sure japan hated or disliked korea just not as much as now

[Takashi]

Who are you asking about, the government or the people?

This post has been edited by Takashi: Apr 6 2006, 02:10 PM

[kaizen]

I'm asking this because I think Japan didn't have any bad feelings about Korea back then.

Why do people like you care what others think of others?

But I'm pretty sure most of japanese people in these days hate our guts.

[Musashino]

And the obsession continues (IMG:http://www.asiafinest.com/forum/style_emoticons/default/embarassedlaugh.gif)

[yonsama]

I highly doubt normal citizens of Japan really give a crap about Tokto/Takeshima...

[SantaKlaws]

The Japanese probably didn't care about Korea at all.

[Shura]

Some Japanese (especially the younger generation) have expressed admiration or interest in Korean culture, mainly from things like music and K-drama especially Winter Sonata. I know that Tsuyoshi Kusanagi of SMAP has some respect and admiration to Korean culture (he even speaks it fluently from what I've seen), but overall these people are generally the minority and don't count much as a voice for Japan. Back during the World Baseball Classic, it seemed that Korea and Japan are still obsessed with dominating the other for the sake of nationalist pride. Ichiro didn't help with his comments about Korea either...
Basically, Koreans aren't that much liked in or outside of Japan, but there are a few exceptions. There's quite a bit of Zainichi Koreans in Japan that have gained popularity despite ethinic background like the current WBC super flyweight champion Masamori Tokuayama (he's actually a 3rd generation North Korean, but was born and raised in Japan). Akira Maeda (promoter of K-1 Heros and the now-defunct RINGS) once mentioned that he had to take a lot of flak for being Korean while he was growing up in Japan before entering pro-wrestling and becoming popular.

[yonsama]

I remember during WBC some random person on the mlb message boards said that soccer star Nakata and mlb player Matsui were Koreans as well... I won't believe it until I see some proof. I think that's bull but I guess it's a possibility.

This post has been edited by yonsama: Apr 8 2006, 02:48 PM

[fraggo]

I saw someone posted that WIlliam Hung was a Korean too... :/

[kaizen]

I saw someone posted that WIlliam Hung was a Korean too... :/

Probably because bunch of chinese feel so embarrased the fact that he is a chinese.

[korean_turtle87]

Probably because bunch of chinese feel so embarrased the fact that he is a chinese.

i heard he od'ed on cocaine
boy am i glad that william hung is not korean...

[yonsama]

William Hung used to play Pokemon cards

[xXChnDreamerxX]

haha, does anyone remember when william hung visited Hong Kong and some HK celebrities were pissed off and were like, "WTF!"

i think andy lau was one of the few who was nice to him.

[Lucifer]

no body cares if William Hung is korean or not, at least not in the west. They only see him as an Asian dude. As we all know it, Asia=China and Asians=Chinese in white people's mind. (IMG:http://www.asiafinest.com/forum/style_emoticons/default/embarassedlaugh.gif) 2

[aishin]

japan's view on Korea is generally improving. I must say, Japan was pretty racist towards the koreans historically, therefore waging wars and trying to conquer Korea in the 16th century (Imjin Wars) and annexing them during the Sino Japanese wars.
in the 60s Korea was one of the poorest in asia. however now they have the best tech infrastructure...
pple are generally speaking a bunch of dirty a$$ snubs. Therefore the wealthier u become the more repect u gain.

[Chinese DesertFo...]

Probably because bunch of chinese feel so embarrased the fact that he is a chinese.

Good thing that one person doesn't represent 1.3+ billion people right?

Dumbass.

[MK4U]

Good thing that one person doesn't represent 1.3+ billion people right?

Dumbass.

(IMG:http://www.asiafinest.com/forum/style_emoticons/default/embarassedlaugh.gif)

William Hung is an embarrassment for all asian people, not just the Chinese. Does anyone think that Americans will think of the Chinese when they see William Hung? No, they're thinking about the Koreans, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and the list goes on! They're thinking about Asians! So, to everyone who isn't Chinese, don't try to downplay it by disclaiming him. To all Americans, we're all ORIENTALS.

[SuburbanSkies]

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William Hung is an embarrassment for all asian people, not just the Chinese. Does anyone think that Americans will think of the Chinese when they see William Hung? No, they're thinking about the Koreans, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and the list goes on! They're thinking about Asians! So, to everyone who isn't Chinese, don't try to downplay it by disclaiming him. To all Americans, we're all ORIENTALS.

Not really. Americans do differentiate between Asians, especially Chinese and Japanese. And they are starting to differentiate between Chinese and Koreans now too since koreans are becoming more noticed.

[MK4U]

I dun think so, you'll be surprised to see that majority of Americans are not in touch with foreign relations (meaning different cultures).