Misconception:
Japan’s emotionless
Reality: He’s shy,
but far from emotionless.
Due to his hikikomori phase, he became used to
communicating with others by reading their minds – he has clairvoyant powers.
Ex: Italy and
Romano initially believe that Japan doesn’t like them because of how contained he
was.
Ex: He’s an
introvert that taps into his extrovert side for business. He’s able to smile and
keep up with pleasantries. Like a true introvert, he’s drained after these
interactions.
Additionally, Japanese cultural display rules for emotion
are vastly different and more reserved than Western nations.
Fun fact: Nowadays, nations that are more reserved
emotionally in public tend to express themselves online in private more,
especially through the use of emojis. The Japanese
have some of the most innovative and creative use of emoticons.
Japan is very active online and has an Instagram account.
He
also has an appreciation for cute things, although he doesn’t realize it.
Ex: When he offers to wash Berlitz, he goes a bit overboard.
Ex: He asks to take a picture of England and America after they put on cat ears.
Misconception: He’s
weak because he doesn’t voice his own opinions.
Reality: He’s
tactful and is extremely careful with what he says out loud.
Ex: Following
WW2, he agrees with what America says, likely because it served to his own
benefit.
If you think about it, it’s amazing how within a decade
after the dropping of the atomic bombs, the Japanese were able to emerge as an industrial power large enough to compete with the United States.
Japan’s intelligence and resilience should be looked at as a
source of strength. It’s also important to mention that before his defeat, he
had pretty much ruled the Eastern Pacific.
Japan’s not always composed either. It’s said
that because he keeps his opinions to himself, he’ll “explode with 100 years
level” and that caution should be taken when this happens. [x]
Ex: He vehemently
opposes the idea of Germany forming an alliance with Russia during WW2.
Misconception: He’s
anti-social.
Reality: He’s extremely social, albeit not overtly.
Ex: He takes great lengths to set aside time to visit his
friends.
Ex: Japan has his own way of expressing
his happiness.
Misconception: He’s
inconsiderate.
Reality: He goes
out of his way to help others. It’s for this reason that he’s probably the most
considerate and sincere APH character.
Ex: He learns Western greetings and attempts to practice
them despite how much it sparks up his anxiety over maintaining his personal
space.
Ex: He helps England with artistic design during the Second
Industrial Revolution.
He also makes sure to praise and commend England for his
efforts, not to mention that these compliments are all genuine.
Bonus facts:
Due to his old historical chronological age, Japan’s body,
while appearing young on the outside, is actually old with age.
He’s a photo-lover.
Although Italy doesn’t remember this, Japan first
communicated with Italy in his dreams. This is the first time we see Japan’s
clairvoyant powers depicted.
He works so hard that even Germany worries about him.
He’s able to perform cleansing and purification rituals.
A pretty neat and complicated character, eh?
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