The previous photo is a part of Sashiko on this Jacket.

The previous photo is a part of Sashiko on this Jacket.

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I got an unexpected question. It was outside of my box, so please let me share. “Can only the Japanese talk the Japanese Voice?” (Question as is).  Umm. I guess we have to define “the Japanese” first.

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“The Japanese” I refer to is the people who can share the “Japanese Common Sense” with. The C/S in Japan can be insane outside of Japan… so, as long as the person understands this “ordinary practice in ordinary days” in Japan, then they are the Japanese to me regardless of other differences. Of course, it requires them to be fluent in Japanese and living experience in Japan. 

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I realize the pain when non-Japanese advocate the Japanese culture (here Sashiko) as if they know (master) it as a whole. True learners of Japanese culture wouldn’t say they mastered. “The more I learn, the more I feel it is impossible to master the Japanese culture” is the phrase I often hear. The humble (shame) is the fundamental of Japanese culture, so calling oneself  “master” or “utmost (ultimate)” is already a lack of C/S in Japan. (Those titles/admiration should be given by someone).  

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What I want you to listen to is the Japanese voice, and yes, “Only the Japanese can talk the Japanese voice”. I enjoy interpretation of Japanese culture, but it isn’t the same as the true voice. Imagine the pain & Respect as a whole (not partial based on convenience). That’s how we can go through the pain of Cultural Appropriation, I believe. 

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あぁ……今週は配信ができませんでした。週末の今日こそは！と思っていたのですが、雑務を終えたら夜の10時過ぎ。ここからエンジンかけるのも違う気がするので、次のタイミングを見図ります。配信も刺し子もご無沙汰になってしまうと、反動で24時間配信とかやっちゃいそうで不安。楽しかったなぁ（遠い目）。近日中になんとか頑張ります。24時間じゃないけど。

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2021-02-12 22:16:11

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