A personal account describes how moving from New Zealand to Japan changed the author's self-perception and body image. The author, a plus-size woman who was previously confident, became more self-conscious about her appearance after three years in Japan. Being noticeably different from those around her led to critical self-evaluation of her body and dress. On the positive side, living in Japan pushed her to explore beauty, style, and self-expression in new ways.
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