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My father is Korean and my mother is Japanese.
So I am double (not “half”) with Korea and Japan.
In Kyoto where I grew up, I have some “double” friends like me in class at school.
So I didn’t really try to hide. I wasn’t bullied due to this either, so I’m very proud of my background.
The top picture is 8 month old me. I’m wearing Korean traditional cloth called “chima jeogori”.
Sometime, some “Japanese people” ask me,
“Did your parents say anything about dating with Taiwanese guy?”
I always reply,
“My parents also got international marriage between Japan and Korea.
Therefore our family doesn’t think his nationality as an important point.”
The important thing is what kind of person he is, not his nationality.
My parents know about this more than I do.
Only Japanese people ask me this kind of questions.
All friends I met in US had various backgrounds.
Many of them were mixed with 5 to 6 countries in their family histories.
My American host family’s background is Ireland, and my Australian family is Scotland actually.
Even people live in the same county, their appearance and life style differ from each other if background is different.
It’s very interesting!
If Jeff and I have a baby, he/she will be triple, Taiwan/Japan/Korea.
And I am hoping that my kid will have international relationship as well to see the wider world.
Then after my retirement, I will go around the world to see my kids and grandkids. hehehe
Please cheer couples in international relationship!
And remember the most important thing is the person’s heart, not the appearance.