Being Married in Japan

My husband wanted me to let you know that he wasn't mad about the sandwich, he said he was surprised that I made a sandwich with a side of miso soup, he said that was funny. And that he didn't expect me to do it because I am a women but because I am not working so of course I should. But the point isn't the sandwich story, it is the idea that two people from two different cultures hold two different expectations for the same thing. For example I used to expect him to say I love you. In Japan people rarely ever say I love you and it is like a thing for really special occasions, not a hello or goodbye on the phone. So even though my expectation is for him to say I love you he holds a different expectation. That is what is hard about cross cultural marriage. So for my husbands sake disregard the sandwich story and try to take away from it what I was saying.

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[TheStoryOfNow]

Hannah This Video, alongside your other longer 20+ minute videos ARE SENSATIONAL! It is very descriptive, easy to follow and understand, lengthy (which I love details), and WE NEED MORE! Please continue all that goes on in your thoughts and comparisons between the cultures. I can never get this kind of real, raw, and informative straight to the point information on what it really takes to truly understand and survive/co-exist between 2different cultures. Brava to you and your family :) !

[HannahInJapana]

@TheStoryOfNow Thank you so much. I like to talk about my experiences facing a life of two conflicting cultures but I feel it can be a very touchy and private topic. There are just so many things to talk about I can't even begin to scratch the surface, maybe I should write a novel lol.. honestly thinking about it. Thanks for your support and I will keep trying to provide info.

[MacrobioticGeorge]

how old r u? may i ask

[HannahInJapana]

@MacrobioticGeorge I am 22

[MacrobioticGeorge]

@HannahInJapana thanks 4 answering me/every1 questions. by the way i thought u left a comment on my comment at "challenges i face living in jap" vid... just curious why is it gone? :)

[HannahInJapana]

@MacrobioticGeorge My reply to Ellie telling me everything is alright was "lol yeah" and I realized that the reply came up right after the other question you asked which was "have you ever been groped" (which I thought was a little inappropriate) and under that question it said "lol yeah" The placing was akward so I erased it sorry! And no I have never been groped on a train. I will put up a different reply that doesn't read weird how's that?

[YoungKoolness17]

Women: So being a foreign wife in japan...

Me/Tony: Why am i watching this???

[cheskydivision]

You are doing so well. I bet if you asked your mother in law to teach you to cook she would love it. At the same time ask for help with your Japanese. I think it would mean a lot to your husband and his family if they see you are working hard to blend. Take care.

[jembutkering]

Even thier old fashion but thier technology more advanced then other country.wow i love japan wish i could find a japanese wife there.

[MacrobioticGeorge]

@HannahInJapana Thanks 4 taking ur time clearing up my stewpid question :)

[Atomsking]

MAKE HIM A BETTER BITCHIN SAMMICH WOMAN!

[HannahInJapana]

@rirkla I agree that Japan can be very old-fashioned.