Interview
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Birthplace UK / transferred to a public school when entering elementary school
Q
What were the things you struggled with since you came to Japan?
A
Because I couldn’t speak Japanese, I struggled with making friends at first.
Q
How did you spend your school life?
A
Until middle school, I just adapted as a Japanese, but at high school, it may sound weird, but I felt like I was kind of accepted? so I gradually began to not care about the difference between others and just spent the time being me!
Q
Do you feel any difference in response to foreigners between your mother country and Japan?
A
There are more prejudices in Japan, and be talked about a lot. I have an image of them jumping to the conclusion like half is XX before even knowing my character.
Q
Were there times you were happy about with the response from people at school?
A
When they just normally speak to me without mentioning that I am a half, and also the time when they encouraged me to be half.
Q
Are there anything you wish you had done when you were in high school?
A
Then, I was just thinking about adapting to Japan, so I wish I studied more about my mother country and be confident.
Q
(If you don’t mind) Have you ever been bullied?
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I have never been bullied, but because of the prejudice and rumors, at first I really couldn’t make friends.
Q
Were there any other people around you who had the same environment as yours in the school days?
A
As soon as I became a high school student, the opportunity to interact with the students with foreign nationalities increased, so I was able to make a lot of friends, and I was also able to be confident!
Q
How do you think Japanese society should change to the kids who have their roots abroad?
A
I think it is impossible to eliminate discrimination, but I wish there will be fewer prejudice and bullying just because they are different from everyone else
Q
How do you think about the name・bundle “International children”?
A
I don't have an opinion on that
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