5. What can be inferred from this excerpt?
(A) The author proposes that Japanese people should revert to surname first.
(B) The author believes that the Westen way of writing Japanese names shows Westemers'
ignorar ance of Japanese culture.
(C) The author considers adopting Western cultural practices important for Japan to compete
with the West.
(D) The author attributes the recent "normalization" of Japanese names to the rise of Asian
powers.