Born in 1995 (Born as a Japanese resident of Korean descent.)
When I was a student, I applied for a job at a Korean company without knowing it was a Korean company.
In the final interview, almost all the other students were bilingual (+). Waseda, Keio, etc. In terms of resume, ability, and title, I was at a disadvantage in every way (lol).
Study Abroad in Korea in front of the station (22 years old) Read More »
I just burst out laughing.
When you're looking for a place to move, they ask about your background, right?
And then, 'Foreigner? Which country? Family?'
They ask so casually. Lol. That makes me wonder, are there countries where it's not okay to ask?
A while ago, when I was interacting with elementary school students in America through art, two fifth-graders, who looked like cocky show-offs, came up to me and asked.
(Them) "Artists, for example, can make a lot of money just by drawing with a quick stroke, right?"
(Me) "Yes, but the work has to be a 'good thing'"
(Them) "..."
What exactly is a "good thing"? Read More »
The port is opening. Foreigners can come. That's good. Now we just have to wait for the war to end (so I can go to Europe more easily for work).
Let's take this opportunity! (Perhaps considering the place and situation!) We had a large number of foreigners who didn't wear masks come, so many and with such force that the mask police couldn't possibly tell them off. And then, I was overwhelmed by that crowd without masks (because I'm easily overwhelmed by crowds),
Opening the port, opening the mouth (Talk about masks) Read More »
The world-famous Korean illustrator Kim Jung Gi has passed away. He was 47 years old. It's truly a shame. His drawings were sharp, detailed, yet warm and wonderful. https://www.kimjunggius.com/
And that reminded me of something.
Creators who can't draw Read More »
By the way... this is not a story about borders, yo (laughs)
I often think that even when translated into various languages around the world, similar words often have different contexts.
🇲🇽🇺🇸Talk about fences Read More »
Constellations—their names haven't changed in years, have they?
Learning from the past is fine, but if we just force the past onto young people, nothing new is going to come out of it. When it comes to talking about stars, for a child, it's like, "Ah, there are so many things I have to memorize, it's tough, I mustn't make a mistake, I have to learn the constellations properly, or I'll get yelled at! I'll be made fun of!" right?
iPhone Constellations Read More »
At 27, I quit my job with almost zero savings and decided to move to the US! I started working part-time in 1997. In the end, I saved over 3 million yen in less than a year working the night shift at Sagawa Express...
Around 1998, the yen suddenly plunged to 140 yen.
These days, masks seem to be more of a trend than coronavirus (Oh, excuse me, that was sarcasm, lol). While thinking about such things, I remembered something.
I once gave an art lecture at Zushi High School in Kanagawa Prefecture about the effects and expression of masks. When you wear a mask, you're putting on an outer appearance, a facade. This might mean you can't express your true feelings.
Art Class: Exploding Expressions of High School Girls in Masks! Read More »
Japan is safe, isn't it?
Japan just has a low probability of danger, but danger still exists. The world has recognized Japan's safety, such as things not being stolen, lost items being found, and women walking alone at night. I think that's a good thing. However, just because safety is high doesn't mean there is no possibility of danger befalling you.
Probability of safety and danger Read More »
I'll write down a bit of what I put together in my head... The team, led by the manager and head coach, put a lot of effort into various strategies and preparations. If you compare it to a "bento box," the players and staff wonderfully and boldly created delicious dishes, filling it to the brim.
Artist and University Sports ③ Summer Training Camp Read More »
The other day, I visited a Brazilian community in Gunma with a friend. Wow, from the selection of goods to the atmosphere, it felt like I had come to a foreign country, it was the best. (Multiculturalism is comfortable, isn't it? My lungs expand to inhale that kind of 'energy'.)
Learning kindness from Japanese-Brazilians Read More »