It's so true about the generalizations. In the past, the generalization that Japanese women are submissive may have been true, even to a great extent.
Even during the almost 2 decades that I was there, I noticed how the above generalization became less and less true.
And, as you say, there is a grand diversity of Japanese girls / women. Some good, some bad. Some kind, some vicious. Some boring, some interesting.
I have been to Japan 3 times, 1961, to 1963, USN. 1990, tourist,1999, job related.
If I recall correctly ty ty ty means ouch, or it hurts. ? My overall experience were always
positive. One of my lifetime disappointments is that I never got to experience pre communist
China.
Wow, I did not get to Japan until 1988. The "ty" in my name doesn't really stand for anything, but the "majes." is an anagram of my name. So maybe "ty" means "thank you." :-P
Re pre-communist China, I just happened to read a true murder story set in Peking in the 1930s. (Link below)
Not only was it a good story and a great mystery, but it also gave me an excellent impression of China in those times.
Highly recommended.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnight_in_Peking
Midnight in Peking
Midnight in Peking is the true story of the murder of a young British woman in Peking in January 1937, written by Paul French. It was first published by Penguin Australia in association with Penguin China in 2011 and has since been published by Penguin Books in the UK and by Penguin Group USA. It has appeared on international best seller lists including the New York Times Best Seller List and the South China Morning Post Best Seller List. Additionally the book was adapted for radio by BBC Radio 4.
The victim was Pamela Werner, 19-year-old daughter of retired British consul E. T. C. Werner and academic resident in Peking.
Congrats on having 3000 followers, wow.
I will check out your recommendation on Midnight in Peking