How did the Americans feel about the Japanese in America during ww2?

Answer 1

It depends on where and "when" you are meeting them. Shortly before I was stationed on Okinawa, there was an incident where a US Marine alledgedly raped a Japanese school girl. A large number or Okinawan's didn't like us during that time. After that settled down, most Japanese are friendly and respectful. I enjoyed my time there. We were requested not to go off base to shops during the Japanese national holiday of rememberance for the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. It was for our protection, but I never heard of anyone getting hurt during that time. Even when the Japanese protested, they were very civil about it. Normally advising you in advance of a planned protest. They are not taught the same history as we are. I worked along side two Japanese officers, and they were taught in school that WWII was a big misunderstanding and the US over reacted with atomic weapons. This is one of the biggest problems in Japanese society today. The Japanese commited huge crimes against humanity in the Philipines, Korea and China, and many Americans believe that they have yet to acknowledge or apologize for them.

Answer 2

I don't think there is a single American attitude towards the Japanese. When I was younger in tyhe 80's, there was a strong fear and distrust of Japan (not unlike what we are experiencing with China right now). After all, you were beating us in manufacturing, and we were afraid of loosing our place on top of the world economy. Now, after Japan has had a lot of hard economic times, that attitude has largely vanished.

In general, I think Americans think of Japanese as clever, industrious, creative (comics, movies, etc.) and and rather mysterious. We think of Japanese culture as exotic ... a culture that somehow blends modernity with ancient traditions. In general, I think the view is very positive now.

Answer 3

The Americans were very suspicious of the Japanese-Americans due to the militant actions of Japan especially after the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbour, which culminated in the Japanese-American internment in 1942.

Answer 4

Suspicious would be a good term to use. They were very concerned about spies, attacks from within, and had a general paranoia about anyone from japan because of the attack on Pearl harbor.

Answer 5

i think its american plice