Exploring Identity: The Experience of Being Born in Japan and Labeled ‘Gaijin’

In a recent video by NHK WORLD-JAPAN, the news channel explores the unique experiences of individuals born in Japan who are commonly referred to as “gaijin,” a Japanese term often used to describe foreigners. The feature sheds light on the societal and personal challenges faced by those who, despite being born and raised in Japan, are perceived as outsiders due to their foreign heritage. The video aims to provide insight into their lives, the identity issues they grapple with, and how they navigate a society that views them differently.

• The video highlights the experiences of individuals born and raised in Japan who are nonetheless considered “gaijin” or foreigners.
• It discusses the societal challenges and identity issues that arise from being perceived as an outsider in one’s own country.
• The feature aims to provide a deeper understanding of how these individuals navigate their daily lives and the sense of belonging in a society that views them differently.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5RSt-VGq-U

NHK WORLD-JAPAN is “the international service of Japan’s public media organization NHK.” NHK World-Japan is operated by Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK). The goal of NHK World-Japan is stated as “to promote a deeper international understanding of Japan, introducing the latest events in Japan through news and other programs.”

“Overall, we rate NHK World-Japan Left-Center biased based on story selection that slightly favors the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a clean fact check record.”

https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/nhk-world/

Official website: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/

Original video here.

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