'Thought I'd Die in Japan' - 8 Cases of Reverse Culture Shock Discussed by Taiwanese Living in Japan
When a foreigner has lived in Japan for a long time, they may become closely accustomed to Japanese culture, customs and lifestyles. And when they return to their home country, it seems that often they find themselves experiencing a "reverse culture shock" - that is, they are unaccustomed to elements of their country of birth. This time, our Taiwanese writer interviewed Taiwanese residents in Japan and gathered eight examples of "reverse culture shocks" that they felt when they returned to Taiwan. It's a fascinating way to feel the difference between the customs of Japan and Taiwan! (The following is the personal opinion of interviewees.)
When a foreigner has lived in Japan for a long time, they may become closely accustomed to Japanese culture, customs and lifestyles. And when they return to their home country, it seems that often they find themselves experiencing a "reverse culture shock" - that is, they are unaccustomed to elements of their country of birth.
This time, our Taiwanese writer interviewed Taiwanese residents in Japan and gathered eight examples of "reverse culture shocks" that they felt when they returned to Taiwan. It's a fascinating way to feel the difference between the customs of Japan and Taiwan! (The following is the personal opinion of interviewees.)
This time, our Taiwanese writer interviewed Taiwanese residents in Japan and gathered eight examples of "reverse culture shocks" that they felt when they returned to Taiwan. It's a fascinating way to feel the difference between the customs of Japan and Taiwan! (The following is the personal opinion of interviewees.)
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