A lot of Japanese people and institutions have fairly racist attitudes, which is surprising
given their apparent love of Western fashion and culture.
( Druid, Mon 8 Jun 2009, 10:09, archived)

I've heard it's that good old fashioned, well meaning, ignorant racism.

( Undulating Tentacles of Love getting fun down to acceptable levels, Mon 8 Jun 2009, 10:22, archived)