It’s not always easy to appreciate the unconventional, but being different has been a strong source of my self-identity. It’s given me a sense of perspective and balance that shapes my view of the world. As a child of biracial parents, I’ve always accepted that I was multi-faceted. And even though there are ongoing racial divisiveness and a history in this country that is notorious for its brutality, I never felt its culture clash in my home. Every day I experience the beauty and harmony that comes from a seamless marriage of different perspectives, backgrounds and interests. I want everyone to live that way.
From an early age, my passion for Japanese was in its traditional costume, popular culture and innovative video game design. I bought …show more content…
An unprecedented request, but one granted by my teacher because of my very “Japanese-like” dedication in her class and obvious commitment, and my two weeks there was an introduction that left me wanting more. The following year, I won a six-week scholarship to return to Japan and live with a host family in Okinawa. No foreigner had ever lived in the small town before me and often, a culture so deeply rooted in unbroken tradition can be especially harsh on new people. Wary of change, the traditionalist is hesitant to accept new ideas and so younger generations, especially American foreigners, are all too often eager to toss themselves into conflict, unaware of the in-depth and detailed understanding of the complexity of their task. That was my case, and it took a young boy who once held my hand in a crowded shopping mall and asked if he could touch my face because he had only ever seen foreigners on TV to make the better alternative …show more content…
Like starting a small business doing Japanese costume design alterations for customers as far away as Australia. It's one that I hope to turn into an international opportunity in the trade as well as a chance to share cultural understanding. In the future, I want to explore new technologies in gaming design, virtual reality and other immersive experiences to help foster better cultural
From an early age, my passion for Japanese was in its traditional costume, popular culture and innovative video game design. I bought …show more content…
An unprecedented request, but one granted by my teacher because of my very “Japanese-like” dedication in her class and obvious commitment, and my two weeks there was an introduction that left me wanting more. The following year, I won a six-week scholarship to return to Japan and live with a host family in Okinawa. No foreigner had ever lived in the small town before me and often, a culture so deeply rooted in unbroken tradition can be especially harsh on new people. Wary of change, the traditionalist is hesitant to accept new ideas and so younger generations, especially American foreigners, are all too often eager to toss themselves into conflict, unaware of the in-depth and detailed understanding of the complexity of their task. That was my case, and it took a young boy who once held my hand in a crowded shopping mall and asked if he could touch my face because he had only ever seen foreigners on TV to make the better alternative …show more content…
Like starting a small business doing Japanese costume design alterations for customers as far away as Australia. It's one that I hope to turn into an international opportunity in the trade as well as a chance to share cultural understanding. In the future, I want to explore new technologies in gaming design, virtual reality and other immersive experiences to help foster better cultural