I believe this has more symbolic meaning and shouldn’t be taken literally, but Japan’s “Excuse Me, I’m Sorry” character song has some very… powerful lyrics.
I believe it has to do with how he accepts being Westernized again after WW2, as he mentions the Meiji Era. I also think he’s referring to the American occupation of his country, pertaining to his innate fears of losing his sense of self [culture].
“ Cherry trees, maple trees
The meaning of the seasons
My straight black hair
will be blond by tomorrow ”
…
“
I really really like Western cooking
I can’t deny the Meiji Era
Excuse me, I am sorry
I love everything new
I really really like what’s fashionable
The minority can’t control me
Excuse me, I am sorry ”
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