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It depends on where and "when" you are meeting them. Shortly before I was stationed on Okinawa, there was an incident where a US Marine alledgedly raped a Japanese school girl. A large number or Okinawan's didn't like us during that time. After that settled down, most Japanese are friendly and respectful. I enjoyed my time there. We were requested not to go off base to shops during the Japanese national holiday of rememberance for the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. It was for our protection, but I never heard of anyone getting hurt during that time. Even when the Japanese protested, they were very civil about it. Normally advising you in advance of a planned protest. They are not taught the same history as we are. I worked along side two Japanese officers, and they were taught in school that WWII was a big misunderstanding and the US over reacted with atomic weapons. This is one of the biggest problems in Japanese society today. The Japanese commited huge crimes against humanity in the Philipines, Korea and China, and many Americans believe that they have yet to acknowledge or apologize for them.
I don't think there is a single American attitude towards the Japanese. When I was younger in tyhe 80's, there was a strong fear and distrust of Japan (not unlike what we are experiencing with China right now). After all, you were beating us in manufacturing, and we were afraid of loosing our place on top of the world economy. Now, after Japan has had a lot of hard economic times, that attitude has largely vanished.
In general, I think Americans think of Japanese as clever, industrious, creative (comics, movies, etc.) and and rather mysterious. We think of Japanese culture as exotic ... a culture that somehow blends modernity with ancient traditions. In general, I think the view is very positive now.
The Americans were very suspicious of the Japanese-Americans due to the militant actions of Japan especially after the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbour, which culminated in the Japanese-American internment in 1942.
Suspicious would be a good term to use. They were very concerned about spies, attacks from within, and had a general paranoia about anyone from japan because of the attack on Pearl harbor.
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How did Americans feel about the Japanese Americans after the bombing at pearl harbor?
They felt bad real bad
How did the Japanese feel about Americans 12 days after the bomb exploded in Hiroshima?
Everyone wanted to end the war.
Could a situation such as the internment of Japanese Americans of World War 11 take place today?
Could a situation such as the internment of Japanese Americans during World War 11 take place today? If so,under what circumstances? If you do not feel this could happen,explain why.
Why does Yoshiko Uchida from the Invisible Thread feel torn between her Japanese heritage and her American roots?
Yoshiko is a second generation Japanese American and she was seen as a foreigner by both Japanese and Americans. She mostly spoke English, so japanse people felt her as someone different then they are. and to the Americans, she just had a Japanese face so yaeh that's that. ^^
How did Japanese American feel about the bombing of Pearl Harbor?
In their history books it never happened. Neither did the Japanese military invasion and atrocities in China leaving millions dead. The negative events from 1933 - 1945 are mostly forgotten and not even taught to the current generation of Japanese students.
How did Americans feel about the Japanese Americans after the bombing at pearl harbor?
They felt bad real bad
How did the Japanese feel about Americans 12 days after the bomb exploded in Hiroshima?
Everyone wanted to end the war.
How did Americans feel when they lost their job during the great depression?
sad
Could a situation such as the internment of Japanese Americans of World War 11 take place today?
Could a situation such as the internment of Japanese Americans during World War 11 take place today? If so,under what circumstances? If you do not feel this could happen,explain why.
Why does Yoshiko Uchida from the Invisible Thread feel torn between her Japanese heritage and her American roots?
Yoshiko is a second generation Japanese American and she was seen as a foreigner by both Japanese and Americans. She mostly spoke English, so japanse people felt her as someone different then they are. and to the Americans, she just had a Japanese face so yaeh that's that. ^^
How did many Americans feel about Mexico living in Texas?
Us americans are ecstatic we get a bunch of mexicans running around america stealing our jobs.. its just exciting
How did America feel when the terroists attacked in 2001?
It would depend on who you ask but most people, not only Americans were, outraged
How did the Japanese army feel about the attack on Pearl Harbor after it happened?
The Japanese Army was happy with the various attacks on the British, Dutch & Americans (including the Pearl Harbor attack). The Japanese Army was the main force behind the idea of going to war with Britain & the US.
How did Japanese American feel about the bombing of Pearl Harbor?
In their history books it never happened. Neither did the Japanese military invasion and atrocities in China leaving millions dead. The negative events from 1933 - 1945 are mostly forgotten and not even taught to the current generation of Japanese students.
How did the spread of nationalism impact Japan during the 19th century?
It helped many Japanese feel proud of their culture, but also led some to feel that other cultures were inferior.
Why did many Americans feel disappointed with reconstruction?
why did many americans feel disappointed with reconstuction
How does Douglass feel about America?
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