I see *ALOT* of people on teh internets complaining about being American, Australian, English, German, French... etc and how they would rather be Japanese. I was wondering, how many people on this spot feel the same way?
I know I don't, I'm proud of my heritage even though America has made some dick moves in the past and present (unfortunately). What country hasn't?
If you want to CHANGE this country you have to STAY in this country. <3
Just my opinion. What about yours? :3
I have nothing against Japan, I just don't waste my time wishing to be something I can never be. :3

I am Japanese!! ;3 but I don't believe I am any better than a French,Chinese,Korean,American,etc...I believe all cultures are beautiful in their own way.

*Huggles you* Yay someone who agrees! X3

though i am proud to be of mixed background though!

Is there something about Japanese people that's supposed to be better?

Nope, but people seem to think so. ^_^;

Well, I'm Asian, like the Japanese. And I agree, every country is beautiful in its own way and we should respect each other.

I have reasons for wanting to be japanese........I may not be one in body....but I WILL BE ONE IN SPIRIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I mean you don't have to be another race because it's cool, everyone should be happy what race they are

I AM proud of my heritage,
But there wasn't any choice for:
"I am proud of who I am but would like to be able to switch off and on as a Japanese person every now and then :D"

i wish i could be one but that's why they have citizenships and language teaching!

lol When I started watching anime i was like that but then realized how stupid it is! Im Italian & proud!! But I still admire the culture of Japan & the language, etc.

@smallfry: dat nice

日本のようにIMを非常に幸運オタク：3

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i just wish i was born in japan :(

i Like being Australian though i would love to live in Japan
i do take Japanese i hope some day i can speak fluently XD

I was born in Tokyo, but I was raised in China and America.

I am proud to be a Geordie but I just don't like anything here haha and Japan is basically made of everything I love, a rich history, amazing media and fashion, just everything!

じゃぱn！！！

I'm Indian and I'm proud of it.But I love Japan!!!!!

I am very proud of who I am! But I think it would be cool to be Japanese XD But then again a race is a race. Now that I think I about it it really doesn't matter. At this point I do not feel like going back to change my answer.

i am french and i kinda wish to be japanese but i am not ashamed of my heritage ^-^ i am learnning japanese though
watashi daisuki nihongo desu

I'm a proud Filipino, but I love Japan but there are still people questioning my love for my heritage though.

Defo not ashamed of my heritage, I'm proud of it. That's one thing that'll never change. Still, I wouldn't mind being Japanese x)

Every race is equal and beautiful. What makes Japanese more better or important than any other?

I love the japanese people but doesn't mean I hate being Australian all cultures have good things to offer

I feel like it's more-so cultural appropriation saying that you want to be specifically Japanese compared to your own heritage. Like I'm PRETTY sure a majority of people saying it are doing it either because of anime/manga and/or how 'cute' or 'petite' Japanese people are (which is gross all on its own).

You can appreciate your own background and still want to learn about Japanese culture and heritage, as well as even experience it on your own if you wish. But don't be THAT person who simplifies Japan and their culture, it's ignorant.

^ Exactly !!!!