Misconception #2

“Japanese people are all short”

Many of the Japanese younger generations are taller than expected, although most are still shorter than me. However, the older generations are teeny tiny. And I mean seriously midget sized.

It’s not uncommon for me to be on a train and be the tallest person on there. About half the journeys I’ve done have been like that. It’s so bizarre feeling tall. I can see over everyone. I love it / Dai suki desu!

So far, when holding the hanging hand-bars, I’ve resisted the urge to rest my elbow on an old woman’s head.