Which comedy duo is this so I can avoid them?
If she continues to play well then she is solid. But if her games don't go well she will be denounced instantly. But at the end of the day, she will probably live in US so hopefully she can shield herself from most toxic parts of possible hatered.Yeah which is why I'm not too confident she made the right decision. She's not going to be regarded as positive in Japan as she might hope.
You can. Japan doesn't allow dual citizenship.
What I found somewhat nice and reassuring was that A LOT of people in Japan were heavily criticizing those comedians for their terribly racist comments, sending messages of support to Osaka, and talking about how and why those remarks are unacceptable towards black or half-black people. I was surprised by the reaction and was expecting mostly "I don't see anything wrong with what those comedians said" comments.
As a dual citizen from a tennis-obsessed 75% Asian household, this is going to be a thing all week. Still if you're ever gonna give up US citizenship without being booed at tournaments, now's probably the time to do it with panache and sympathy.
The US technically asks you to renounce your prior citizenship - but it's not enforced and the UK does not acknowledge it legally anyway, so no matter what you can always return to the old country, possibly with a bit of effing around at the Home Office or Passport office. I'm curious about what happens if Scotland secedes from the Brexit shitshow - and if my UK passport would automatically become a Scottish one, or if they'd honor prior traditions.
Lmao I can't believe I didn't catch that. Shit now I'm imagining how hype it would be if you legit had to duel for a citizenship
It's harder now but will probably be better long term for her and other half japanese if she plans to use her status to pushback and make a difference.Being half black and taking Japanese citizenship seems like a bad long term decision for her mental health. Although I guess we have racism issues too.
Yeah which is why I'm not too confident she made the right decision. She's not going to be regarded as positive in Japan as she might hope.
She speaks and understands Japanese but she has stated she isnt confident with speaking it all the time.Good on her but she doesn't speak Japanese? Damn good luck. Heard racism is pretty bad in Japan as well, but maybe she can help challenge that notion.
And yeah the USA allows dual citizenship. I always found it weird that some countries made you pick one. Of course my bias is that I am a dual citizen.
Uh most Japanese people I know like her a lot.
Same with Rui Hachimura and Aska Cambridge. They're all over media.
She already represents Japan and, as far as I know, she has done all her career. It's ridiculous that Japanese law dictates she has to give up US citizenship now she's turning 22 but it's not like she just decided on a whim to represent Japan instead.She's live in the US since she was three, can't speak Japanese, but is giving up her US citizenship just so she can compete against the US at the Olympics? I mean...whatever makes you happy I guess.
They're culturally Japanese though and speak the language fluently given that they've predominantly lived in Japan. She's going to have a hell of a time penetrating Japan's racism and Xenophobia as someone whose culturally American and isn't proficient at Japanese.
She can't suddenly start playing for the US in tennis. It'd be a mess. She has to play for Japan for the rest of her life which isn't that bad tbh.Yeah which is why I'm not too confident she made the right decision. She's not going to be regarded as positive in Japan as she might hope.
She already represents Japan and, as far as I know, she has done all her career. It's ridiculous that Japanese law dictates she has to give up US citizenship now she's turning 22 but it's not like she just decided on a whim to represent Japan instead.
She's live in the US since she was three, can't speak Japanese, but is giving up her US citizenship just so she can compete against the US at the Olympics? I mean...whatever makes you happy I guess.
Maybe if they introduce that unique US taxation rule that allows them to tax citizens earnings made while living abroad they might consider it.Japan really needs to change their citizenship laws to allow dual citizenship.
That US taxation rule is bullshit.Maybe if they introduce that unique US taxation rule that allows them to tax citizens earnings made while living abroad they might consider it.
The only reason sports is part of the discussion is because of the timing. Everybody with Japanese citizenship and one other, athletes and non-athletes, needs to decide by 22.Giving up citizen status is a stupid requirement for countries to have over a sport - of all things.
It's Japan law anyway. most likely US still recognizes her as a dual citizen.Giving up citizen status is a stupid requirement for countries to have over a sport - of all things.
They're culturally Japanese though and speak the language given that they've predominantly lived in Japan. She's going to have a hell of a time penetrating Japan's racism and Xenophobia as someone whose culturally American and only speaks English.
edit. maybe I'll just post this instead: https://features.japantimes.co.jp/dualcitizenship/You can. The article is talking nonsense. Even if Japan doesn't allow dual citizenship, her complying with Japanese law and choosing Japanese Citizenship doesn't necessarily mean she's no longer a citizen of the U.S. It just means the Japanese Government recognizes her as only being a Japanese Citizen.
Sounds rough, man. There's still a lot of work to do, it seems.I know when I visit with my even further mixed children, that we will be okay (My Mom's side of the family is huge etc), but still. My mom used to tell me all the stories of mixed children that were orphaned, and how hard it was for them to be adopted in South Korea, so they helped many of those kids come find families in the United States.
Atta girl! Shitty comedians stay losing.Seems like she may be doing a good job of it as it appears that the blow back of what those comedians said was strong enough that not only did they apologize for it, but their management did as well
Other American citizens have done the same thing to compete in the Olympics. I remember last time around there was an American guy who's wife is Russian so he became a citizen to ski for them.
edit: Alpine snowboarder Vic Wild
You can, I know plenty of people with dual citizenship, one of them being the US. In fact one of our ex Presidents here in Peru had to give up dual citizenship because people were giving him shit for that.
Two weeks ago, Osaka laughed off comments by a Japanese comedy duo who said she was "too sunburned" and "needed some bleach,"
My son is a triple citizen. When he turns 22, technically he'd have to choose between being Japanese or French and American. The Japanese government apparently doesn't really check these things so I think we'll just not say anything.
I think that actually works in her favor. It's kind of like the uncanny valley. If you're a minority born in Japan you have it very rough, you act 99% Japanese but they won't ever get over your appearance. You're a Japanese person that does not fit in. If you're culturally American and are trying to add some Japanese flavor, then you are a curiosity and they appreciate you taking an interest. But otoh you will always be a side show and never actually considered Japanese.They're culturally Japanese though and speak the language fluently given that they've predominantly lived in Japan. She's going to have a hell of a time penetrating Japan's racism and Xenophobia as someone whose culturally American and isn't proficient at Japanese.
The US permits dual citizenship for adults both in general and for the olympics
Money is probably a big part of her decision. If she does well, she has a huge opportunity for Japanese sponsorship.She's live in the US since she was three, can't speak Japanese, but is giving up her US citizenship just so she can compete against the US at the Olympics? I mean...whatever makes you happy I guess.
being famous prob helps tooI think that actually works in her favor. It's kind of like the uncanny valley. If you're a minority born in Japan you have it very rough, you act 99% Japanese but they won't ever get over your appearance. You're a Japanese person that does not fit in. If you're culturally American and are trying to add some Japanese flavor, then you are a curiosity and they appreciate you taking an interest. But otoh you will always be a side show and never actually considered Japanese.
I'm surprised Japan is letting her become a citizen. I thought they were strict with regards to that? Like you would need both your maternal and paternal grandparents to be citizens themselves in order to qualify.
I'm surprised Japan is letting her become a citizen. I thought they were strict with regards to that? Like you would need both your maternal and paternal grandparents to be citizens themselves in order to qualify.