Has anyone here been in a relationship with a Japanese woman whether friendship or romantic?

Waaay back, when I was 14–15, I spent time with a Japanese girl for a week or so before she moved to Maine. Lovely girl, but a girl like any other.

Someone’s ethnic background does not necessarily guarantee anything about them or how they’d be in a relationship. Also, be careful as there is a very real Asian fetish in the dating world. Don’t let something like that get in the way of actually getting to know someone.

I didn’t think of her as Japanese. She was just an interesting and unique person. Brilliant and fun loving. I was delighted that she saw something of interest in me. Never had a chance to turn romantic as the Army soon transferred me away.

This is kind of a creepy question, actually. I’ve had many Japanese friends. And what do you mean that “Japanese generally view things very differently”?

I lived in Japan for 4 years. Studied there, taught there, and worked there. I speak the language. I used to be fluent, but it’s faded from disuse.

Japanese people enjoy a different culture from the US and Europe. They do indeed view the world differently.

I think you can get the best knowledge of Japanese culture by reading their literature, listening to their music, eating their food, watch their videos on YouTube, and study their language.

We have Japanese women in our family. I’m not sure what you’re actually asking though.
A lot of Americans have an Asian fetish if that’s what you’re hinting at.

My first important girlfriend was japanese. She is the one who introduced me to the site.
Was she different? Sure. All my girlfriends were different.

@KNOWITALL I guess that I have an Asian fetish. My wife is 100% Chinese. Been married 32 years. But I never think of her as Chinese or Asian. I think of her as my wife and best friend.

@gondwanalon That’s great. My first boyfriend was Vietnamese so I’m certainly not critcizing anyone. :)

I married a Chinese woman 8 months ago though we have known each other for ten years. We view the world in much the same way which is why we get on so well together. She never seemed exotic to me, she is just a very nice person.