It doesn't matter whether it's right or wrong. People do this, it's a fact of life. If you live in Japan (as a white male) you will be commonly referred do as

It doesn't matter whether it's right or wrong. People do this, it's a fact of life. If you live in Japan (as a white male) you will be commonly referred do as a 外国人 (foreigner) by every Japanese person. Does that mean that all Japanese are racist? No.