Cultural Perspective
Cultural Perspective
The Polite Foreigner: Finding the Balance After Ten-Years in Tokyo
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The Polite Foreigner: Finding the Balance After Ten-Years in Tokyo

What if everything you thought you knew about fitting in was wrong? Step into a world where saying 'hello' requires navigating invisible social hierarchies, where a simple haircut can transform you from outcast to accepted, and working until midnight...

What if everything you thought you knew about fitting in was wrong?

Step into a world where saying 'hello' requires navigating invisible social hierarchies, where a simple haircut can transform you from outcast to accepted, and working until midnight isn't dedication - it's just Tuesday. Through the eyes of Daniel Fulton, an American who spent a decade crossing the cultural divide in Japan, discover the raw truth about what happens when East meets West in real life. You'll feel the stomach-dropping moment of clearing out a train car just by sitting down, experience the profound shift that comes from learning when to fight and when to flow, and understand why sometimes the best way to belong is to embrace being different.

This isn't just another expat story - it's a journey that will change how you see yourself in the world. Whether you're dreaming of life abroad or simply curious about what happens when two cultures collide, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about identity, belonging, and what it truly means to find your place in the world.

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