Third Culture Kid Identity | Seiji Yamazaki | TEDxYouth@ASIJ

Seiji is an 11th-grade student at ASIJ who grew up in three different continents throughout his life. He has been passionate about urban planning and development which comes from his childhood interest in geography. He often spends his free time playing Shamisen and running.
Seiji hopes to share about the impact of the cultural struggles he has faced at a local Japanese public school that he attended for two years. Growing up in various countries, Seiji was always proud to identify himself as “Japanese” until he returned to Tokyo in fifth grade. At school, he was criticized and teased by his peers for not being a stereotypical “Japanese”, which completely changed his perspective on Japanese society. Moving to ASIJ in 7th grade, he decided to disassociate himself from the society but soon realized that the fear has to be overcome. He believes that overcoming the obstacle requires risk-taking and time, but a process that is worth going through.
Grade 11 This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@faustwaust2352]

I’ve been in that theater tens of times cause I go to this school

[@aliceliu4548]

He can't even speak clearly

[@lukesmith2178]

Then why don't you give a TED talk on how to speak clearly?

[@JaejoongPrincess]

Bruh, English is probably not his first English. His English and the way he speak is fine to me.

[@jakedavidson4565]

He sounds like a native to me.

[@shinyaishigami9794]

He probably just has stage fright

[@im.olivuhh]

And you can't even think clearly, since you thought it would be a good idea to post this comment.