海外でマージナルな存在になる悦楽
In this episode, I share reflections from my time living in Southeast Asia, where I discovered the unique freedom of being a “marginal man.” Abroad, I could never fully belong to the local society, yet that distance freed me from Japan’s relentless competitions—academic rankings, corporate status, and social pressures. I also touch on the idea of “mild Yankees,” people deeply rooted in their hometown culture, to contrast different lifestyles. For Japanese learners, this episode offers insight into how many Japanese feel trapped by expectations, and why living abroad can bring both instability…
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