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That's such a sweeping generalization question that its almost unanswerable. That's like asking if all elves are naturally snotty.

On a daily basis, an average japanese *probably* doesn't even think about other countries (just like most people on the planet). Japanese do tend to be proud of their country (just like most people on the planet) and they have some enduring myths like "japanese is the most difficult language in the world" or "we're one of the few countries with 4 true seasons". There is a particular affection of US culture (ignoring the fringe) but they seem to be realizing a need to protect their own culture from being swamped by it.

There's a right wingnut ultranationalist fringe in Japan (like most countries) that looks down on everyone else (they're pushing some of the more ridiculous things the Abe administration has done with attempts at historical revisionism and such)... but there's also a left-leaning fringe that includes an official communist party.

Most japanese have a range of opinions, just like any other country.