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As a long-time foreign resident living in Japan, I found this quite interesting. Coming from a multicultural nation (Canada) it is tempting fault Japanese society for a lack of tolerance to difference. But while this is generally true, and it can be an annoyance and even barrier full participation in Japanese society, I think this reality is actually harder on Japanese people living in Japan. I think that being ‘foreign’ actually gives me more freedom because people don’t expect me to always conform to social or cultural expectations…and many of my Japanese friends tell me they’re a bit jealous of this! The negative side of this is that Japanese people do tend to be nervous about interacting with foreign people here because they can’t predict how they will act, or whether they will properly follow social rules, etc. But to be honest, I find myself thinking the same way after being here so long. A certain amount of social homogeneity can be comforting!
>Coming from a multicultural nation (Canada) it is tempting fault Japanese society for a lack of tolerance to difference. The fact that you are the most intolerant of differences is ironic. It is just like you to refuse to acknowledge the fact that Japan is not a multicultural country like Canada.
@@Greenforrest7342 hey, cut me some slack! 😅 I said it was ‘tempting’ to make that comparison. I didn’t say I judged Japan negatively for it. My intended implication was that Japan, not in fact being a multicultural country, should *not* be compared to a country like Canada. Sorry if that was unclear. I’ve lived in Japan for more than 20 years, and have in fact chosen to live here OVER Canada in spite of the ‘stifling culture of conformity’. 😉 (intended to show sarcasm). Of course, have to accept Japan for what it is. And you know what? It’s a great place to live. For me at least. 🍻
The things you said about foreigners living in Japan having it easier than Japanese themselves is something I've definitely thought about. Though I would amend it to say foreigners from North America and Europe. I think those from East Asia have it pretty hard here because of historical/cultural conflict. Example: I worked part time as a newspaper deliverer. The supervisor was strict and often spoke harshly to the Japanese employees, yelling, belittling, and power harassment. He treated the Vietnamese employees even worse, often suggesting that they were stupid. This same supervisor never raised his voice to me and rather praised me often for my work. It was a very uncomfortable but eye opening experience. I envy Japanese for being able to fit into society smoothly, but I know I have an advantage in not having to fit in in the first place.
@@ChristianDogLover Ah, I was wondering if this would come up. (It’s one of those uncomfortable topics that doesn’t usually get talked about.) But unfortunately, yeah…There is absolutely differential treatment depending of where you’re from, with certain ‘types of foreigners’ having a much easier time than others. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I think your street interviews are one of the most assertive due to your respectful and attentive way to listen/comunicate. I appreciate the effort and work behind this, it makes me feel comfortable watching your content unlike with other channels.
I lived in Tokyo and Yokohama for 4 years and it was a love-hate relationship for me. There were times I missed American food and being able to read things in English, but I always got over it. I loved Japan's transportation system the most, second after that is the nightlife in Shibuya and Shinjuku. Every night was a party for me and I made many friends. But all good things end and I returned to the USA. It was difficult getting used to American life again -- it took me many months. I miss Japan terribly every single day!! I miss the food and everything else. Now, I visit Tokyo every couple of years and stay there a month --- it makes me happy to be there again. I'll always love, love, love Japan. By the way, I'm Mexican-American and I never felt any discrimination there -- never.
@@singularity333 Well, someone from America is used to a country where you belong regardless of how much English you speak, and being judgemental of this is frowned upon. So I think it makes sense Americans would find less pressure to learn Japanese, especially in a city where you can comfortably do so like Tokyo! Whether or not you agree with it, I think it is better to be aware of why such a thing is than judge others who had a positive experience...
I can say that japan is definitelly safer for foreineirs compared to other countries but when its come to discrimination I think it depends on your nationalities and your skin color. Japanese people tend to be open if they think you come from europe or the US, specially from the US. From my own experience, I can say that most japanese people presume I'm from the US. But in the moment I say, I'm not, I'm from Brazil , most of them instantly change their face expression. I don't really mind if people that are not close to me, like me just by my nationality, but this discrimination is a fact that I can't Ignore. Even if I taking care my own business, I must stand up for those who suffer with non sense prejudice.
Same. I am brown but have lived in Japan since when I was a baby. Have excellent Japanese skills and still get discriminated against. Japan is a sad place to live. Specially Tohoku.
That's is the harsh truth about,.what I thought, I have couple of experiences when I lived in Japan, I don't wanna blame but truth is you can't hide, you said it most beautiful way, yeah it's defend on the country and colour of the skin, because this ignorance where you travel only wise people can understand the difference, this is exactly a true ignorance' it not only affected on Japan, but day to day life they were addicted to watch western influenced madia there were brainwashed by this conceptual. Sad that, every human beings have the right to live, in Japan I especially seen most of their companies runs by labor's from south Asian and south American and African countries, especially South Asians brown skin they are high numbers, all of them they worked hard pay high taxes and get low standard treat, but' world is seen some humans are as a terrorist to their countries. I don't know pretty dash and bragging world speak about BLM and white supremacists, unfortunately they got high dash I seeing that most of us concern ever matters is troublesome to you when it's comes to victim you. This kind of hypocrisy world we see today either in Ukrain, NATO, Russian war, but finally everyone gonna die.
Exactly. They'll treat you like sh*t if they think you are from a "poor" country just based on not being white. Then, they'll laugh and talk sh*t about your apperance as though you can't understand or at least recognize they are talking crap.
They love assuming every black or brown person much be African. You can't look at someone to know their nationality and family history. I thought East Asians were supposed to be so intelligent. It doesn't take much effort to ask people where they are from and behave like a normal socialized human.
Even if I am living from 5 years in いなか、I have never experienced discrimination. The thing that japanese talk to you in english when you are perfectly able to speak in japanese is more annoying than discrimination 😂
@@Zenkyuu8921 what for, I came to Japan, so I’ve learned Japanese and I have N1. If you have some problem with your personality it’s just your problem. I wasn’t saying that I know English perfectly. I speak Chinese, Japanese, my native language. The world doesn't begin and end at the one English. Especially if we are talking about a village in Japan. Due to the relative isolation there has not changed the traditional way of life and honor the tradition.
@@missplainjane3905 1. I think of Japan to be one of the most advanced countries. 2. I give Japan a 9. 3. I love that Japanese people have so much pride and respect. 4. Japan will one day be home again. :-)
@@missplainjane3905 Not as fluent as I was when living there. But I do speak Japanese. Having no friends to talk to here in the states has made me forget a lot.
@@missplainjane3905 In Shibuya you can find people in cosplay on the weekends as well as tons of maid cafes. Manga reading is of course huge there where you'll see many people reading them on the trains. You definitely should visit.
Im a filipino and i experienced discrimination inside the train going to shinjuku,, it was old man around 60yrs i think,, he shouted me and inside the train to go back in my own country,, to avoid trouble i just change other train and let him shouted,, i was so embarrased even though i didnt do anything and didnt speak anything against him..
As a foreigner currently living in Japan I think there is some discrimination… specially in trains. People rather go sit super tight next to someone than sit next to you or even take up more space on a train so you don’t sit next to them. You definitely get a lot of stares everywhere you go . Some not so friendly , some just surprised to see a foreigner. Then you have restaurants and places that don’t accept foreigners , and other locations where they can get frustrated and mad if you don’t speak Japanese , or you’re Japanese is broken. I’ve ran into instances where I’m trying my best respectfully to talk in Japanese and other Japanese locals that overhear laugh at you for saying things wrong . I love Japan and this definitely doesn’t change that , mostly my experience with Japanese people have been amazing , but as far there not being any discrimination… there definitely is .
Ouuh with those questions especially with the two guys I could see what people mean when they say "Japanese tend to be very polite and talk around the bush" - "If I were a foreigner I would *assume* Japan is easy to live in." and "For example countries like the US can be quite scary compared to Japan" - To me, he's not directly saying that foreigners have a harder life in Japan but he's saying that it's at least not violent.
I just have a small experience, as an Englishman married to a Japanese lady. I haven't lived in Japan, only visited, but I never felt any animosity or disapproval, quite the opposite. We have had a few curious glances when walking together, but maybe that's because so few foreigners have come to Japan in the last 2 years.. In any interaction with people, they seem genuinely surprised and appreciative if I speak to them in Japanese. Incidentally, I found Tokyo to be the least threatening or intimidating capital city I've visited, and as a country Japan does seem 'safer' than many others.
Btw, I love the way you conduct these interviews. I think your style is neither too enthusiastic nor too reserved. Very natural. I like that. I also watched some videos of the same kind from other Japanese TH-camr, I think I like yours the most.
I visited Japan 6 years ago for my honey moon and I found every to be super welcoming and friendly felt like japanese people had a lot of similarities with British people, sense of humour and stuff
I am Korean living in Japan for 4 years. I think it's basically a comfortable country to live in. Because there are many systems that make your life more convenient or better. Well, maybe some discrimination exists in Japan, depending on the people ,but if you have high-level Japanese accent and skills, You will rarely be discriminated against
As a French living in Japan for 8 years i do agree with you. Most of foreigners feeling discriminated is just because they don’t speak good enough and don’t understand the social rules and manners.
Meanwhile, there are regions which are friendlier and much more foreigner friendly than others. In my experience and many others, Kansai is the best, and Tohoku is the worst. Tokyo is average since you can find many people coming from different prefectures to Tokyo, but the local Tokyo people are also very nice and open minded. I live in Tohoku, and this region isn’t recommended for foreigners to live, even though I have spent my whole childhood here.
@@lifeinjapan1592 Exactly. Plenty of people are able to speak Japanese and try to assimilate, yet they as still get treated like sh*t mainly for being a foreigner, even more so if they are perceived as from an "impoverished" country. It's a waste of time having an intelligent dialogue with a Japanese because they already feel they have to be right about everything and will just deny it, on average. Facts.
@さきいか Additionally, they love assuming every black or brown person much be African. You can't look at someone to know their nationality and family history. I thought East Asians were supposed to be so intelligent. It doesn't take much effort to ask people where they are from and behave like a normal socialized human.
I just came back from a holiday in Japan for 2 weeks. Even though I was wearing a mask... the locals there, just by looking at my eyes could tell I was a foreigner and I got many stares. I found that amazing even though my parents are Vietnamese and I was born and raised in Australia. The people are somewhat friendly there but very reserved and to-themselves (which is different to life in Australia where you can randomly walk up to any stranger and make friends quickly with most people) I love the country and will be back some day to Japan.
Most Japanese people will say there’s no discrimination because they have no idea, or want to “save face” and never say anything bad about Japanese society publicly (it’s part of their culture. If I tell you that in companies and apartment buildings for examples different rules are applied to Japanese people and foreigners, if I tell you that there are real estate agencies for foreigners and that finding an apartment with a regular agency might be impossible, especially if you come from certain parts of of the world (this comes directly from an agent’s mouth) what would you think about japan? Do you know how south East Asians are treated, especially those working in construction? Whatever you say about japan being an “island”, and Japanese people not speaking Japanese, there are plenty of countries that are “islands” and don’t speak English but are more welcoming. Also Japan, normally, has an enormous amount of tourists and foreigners have been living here for a while, let’s not treat them like delicate babies just because their culture is “unique”.. Of course, there are warm and welcoming people in Japan. What I am trying to say is that you shouldn’t take the opinions of these people as correct and you should listen to many perspectives and dig deeper.
No landlord wants to rent a residence to a foreigner who makes a mess in the room and makes noise until late at night. This is the result of an increase in such troubles.
@@Greenforrest7342 thanks for this comment, for sure you are Japanese LOL this is exactly what I mean guys. I am so happy everyone will see your comment! Respectable foreigners like me live in Japan, have good jobs, make money and pay taxes, but it took me ages to find an apartment, everyone rejected me saying explicitly that's because I am a foreigners. And you know what? I had to complain twice because one Japanese neighbor smokes in the building when it's prohibited, and another Japanese resident below me, makes noise until late at night. If you think that foreigners = noisy and japanese = quiet and polite, .. you just proved that you and other Japanese people like you are racist and discriminate foreigners, thanks ahah
@@ぶらんく-n4f Those issues happen all over the world not only in Japan, but there are ways to know if someone can afford the rent...It's just an excuse to be racist. I even wanted to show the landlords my bank account and prove that I can pay but they were not interested. They were not scared that I couldn't pay they just do not want foreigners that's it. Also, you are generalizing again saying "Chinese and Koreans didn't pay their rent properly". Not all Chinese and Korean are like that. I am not even Asian, plus I got money. Money isn't the problem. The real estate agent told me that I was lucky because of my skin color. He said that if you are African or from South East Asia you could never find an apartment with his agency...... it's pure racism. I am so happy all these Japanese people are commenting like this, so that everyone can know the truth. Thank you XD By the way I know history, when you mention Korean people who couldn’t afford rent in the past, I think I know what you are talking about….
Hello Takashii! New fan here, loving all the insight and everything you're showing us. These are REAL good interviews and good questions for us outside of Japan to hear answers to. Thank you so much, keep doing amazing. A lot of people dream of moving to Japan, and some Japanese people dream of moving out. Do Japanese families often travel outside of Japan? :D Have a great weekend from Styleth in Norway.
One thing I would definitely like about Japan is the culture of drinking with coworkers after a shift. Granted I understand that the culture of that isn't so great for them being that many Japanese feel obligated to stay and drink for a long amount of time even if they don't want to, but as an immigrant I could use that card to tap out any time.
As an American living in Japan since January 2020, I find the opinions of the first guys similar to my own. Japan is safe and clean and discrimination isn't common. But I did have a bad experience with discrimination in the workplace. At first I didn't know it was happening until I noticed employees would avoid me and suddenly the company stopped giving me projects to work on. Was told over and over how great my working skills were but I guess the other employees just did not like me working at the company. They forced me to quit after 2 years at the company. The absolute worst part is before I left, they told me this is how "it is" in Japan wherever I go. I would have left Japan had it not been for the support of my wife and her family. I learned to turn the page and keep enjoying the great things in Japan
@@Greenforrest7342 More than 100 comments in this channel just being hateful towards foreigners in Japan. Even when they're being discriminated at their workplace. That's pretty pathetic. You represent everything that's wrong in the Japanese society.
Living in Japan for 14 years, I found racism and discrimination against foreigners to be quite common. It may not be implicit but it is definitely there. No matter what you do, as a foreigner, you will never be a member of the tribe. Japanese will never accept you. There is a superficial politeness but beyond that, mind your back!
I think it depends on the person. There is a lot of people (specially old people), that know that japan is a really good country and they have a deep affection to their country. And when they see foreigners there might be this thought of “why is this foreigner in my country? Or, why is this person out of his own country?”. I work at a hotel where there are some foreigners working there as well, and I do notice a different treat from the Japanese workers to them, some of them even say bad things about then behind their backs.
Foreign workers are sometimes treated differently from Japanese, it's basically because the Japanese are shy. From my experience, people who are not diligent to work are shunned even if they are Japanese. It's not limited to foreigners.
@@mixie5751 My experience shows that foreigners who are diligent, polite, assimilate and can speak the language still get shunned, including areas of their existence affecting their livelihoods, especially on the job. That's exactly why the f*ck I don't care about the sob stories some of them tell me about being mistreated overseas, especially when it's something that doesn't compare to how foreigners, esp non-white ones, are treated in reverse situations in Japan.
@@missplainjane3905 1) Advanced country 2) Many Japanese people love Western culture but we must value the ancient Japanese culture more. I am not sure about the scale level, every country has its good points and bad points, and there are no bad country if they and their government love pece. Japan is much safer and cleaner than foreigners think. 3) Most Japanese people lack self-esteem and patriotism. Japan is one of the top 10 safest countries in the world, yet the Japan rank 58th in the world happiness ranking. 4) Diligent, Sympathetic, No self-confidence
I've always had alot of respect for Japanese culture. I'm an arborist and have multiple Japanese maples . I could give a dozen examples why, I've always admired your country.
Please Takashii san i would like to watch you interviewing foreigners with tattoos and their experiences especially when going to a spa, beach, pool, onsen etc.
Takashi, I really enjoy your interviews. You always choose interesting subjects. I will be looking forward to your upcoming vlogs. Take care and have a pleasant and rewarding weekend.
Japan is quite easy honestly ! The only problem is the language barrier. But Japanese people are friendly and helpful. There will always be discriminations everywhere in the World, but Japan is really good !
I really missed your video and you...aww so happy you're back! Today's video was awesome as always. Your smile is really attractive to me 🙂✨ keep smiling :)
I have been here for a little over two weeks and I’d say people look at me as much as I look at them. I think it’s a normal response to something new or different than what we are used to. But that’s never stopped them from always being nice to me. I feel bad sometimes because I don’t know Japanese, but out of respect, I’ll learn to communicate with basic information. It’s the least I can do to make the people around me be less weary to approach foreigners.
@@hmswrites1133 Exactly. You can't even do simple human behaviors often, such as walk up a road, without people feeling the need to point out you are a foreigner and not make fun of you. I literally came close to cursing two people out who were trying my patience. They act like you're oblivious to them talking shit. They left me the f*ck alone when they realize I was not playing with them. No, giggling stupidly, pretending to be innocent and apologizing does not help.--Something they tend to do when caught in their bullsh*t.
As a Swedish person, i would love to live in Japan, make friends and have a good job. I hope i would be welcome as we in Sweden welcome all Japanese immigrants.
Make friends in Japan🤡 I am sorry bro but even if they are your friends they will always have something in their hearts which you would notice time to time..
I personally don't mind if people want to speak in English, often times it seems like they're excited to do so, and it doesn't impact my life at all. If english proves to be too difficult, then it's easy to revert
I think it can be seen even in this video at 7:45 when he says that he's interviewed foreigners who were born and raised in Japan. In most other places these people wouldn't be considered foreigners if they're born in that country although people may ask where their family is from.
LOL the first guys really have never thought about this before💀 but their response is pretty representative of the average Japanese person. Most never left japan yet see other countries as dirty and dangerous/ only japan is “peaceful” so of course there’s no discrimination(not like they’d ever see it) and it’s easy to live… The full Japanese girl though definitely has thought about this before and her response was really accurate imo. The lines btw treating someone differently and discrimination and micro aggressions are all blurred to begin with and buffered by ignorance here. It really does come down to the personality of the foreigner, how self conscious they are, their needs etc. I’m a naturally self conscious person so at first it was difficult here, but now I’d say it’s pretty easy!
Yep. They were judgmental as the majority seem to be, unfortunately. They can always become a closed economy if they honestly want nothing to do with anyone outside of Japan.
@@LMLification Yes, except they need foreigners to supplement the dying population/workforce. It's twisted but funny to see how this country is in dire need of what they detest.
@@LMLification they cant close themself off to the rest of the world. No country nowadays can really do that. You can try but your Citizens have to lower their living standards by a lot.
If he does a video like that, he should also ask one question about Asians who grew up abroad like 2nd-3rd-etc. generations, or adoptees (e.g., Chinese/Japanese/Korean/etc.-Americans/Canadians/etc.). Most TH-camrs almost never ask about Asians who grew up abroad, and especially about adoptees like me. 😔
Takashii is one of the best Japanese interviewers of all time. His ability to read the room and adapt to make the interviewee comfortable is unprecedented 🔥🔥🔥
" ... I think this reality is actually harder on Japanese people living in Japan. I think that being ‘foreign’ actually gives me more freedom because people don’t expect me to always conform to social or cultural expectations ..." SO TRUE! As a non-Mormon living in Utah (USA) I felt the same way. It was easier to be non-Mormon than Mormon in that lovely but crazy state.
One of the things I really like about Japan, as an outside observer, is that they do things their way, and while it is good to have multicultural countries, I think it is also ok if a country wants to retain its cultural land racial identity, and I respect Japan for sticking to their own way.
I’ve watched numerous Takashii videos and a country that Takashii either interviews or like the start of this video with the two guys, Nepal is a country I’m … amazed to see people from in Japan. Because I’ve always had the impression that Nepal wasn’t a very wealthy country. I guess my only education regarding that country is via documentaries about the Dalai Lama and the spiritual nature of Nepal. But this is exactly why it is best to travel. Because if you don’t you never get the full picture of what a country and its people are truly like. EDIT: It has been pointed out to me that I made a mistake. The Dalai Lama is from Tibet, not Nepal. Oops, my bad. But nonetheless it seems many Takashii videos contain interviews with people from Nepal. And I find that very interesting.
@@pavinder Doh! I’ve never claimed to know it all. But I do try to make an effort to know where countries are located in the world. Ultimately I was wrong but I was close as Tibet borders Nepal. Can I get half a point? Nah it’s cool, you live, you learn. Thanks for correcting me. I do appreciate it.
@@middleclassic Haha, no points deducted! I hope my comment came across as intended: a friendly correction. Nepal is next on my "go to" list, looks like a beautiful country and the Annapurna Circuit is on my bucket list. Like you, I was initially surprised that Japan seems a popular place for Nepalis to live, but it makes sense after speaking to quite a few who tell me that after just a few years working here they can afford to buy a house - for cash - back in Nepal, or invest in their own business. Well worth suffering a few years of discrimination for!
I wonder how I would be treated. From what I've seen on this channel japanese definitely treat lighter skinned foreigers different from darker skinned foreigners. As a darker skinned latino (Aztec features) I wonder how the reaction may differ or be the same.
I think you’ll find discrimination wherever you go as well as good mannered open minded people. When I read the title of the video I immediately thought of the fact that there are rules that allow japanese to ask for a higher rent From foreigners depending on what country they are from. Which means you will be asked to pay more to live in a house than other person just because you were born in a different country. The fact that that’s considered normal is what I consider discriminating. But for most people that’s just another rule you have to accept if you love Japan. It’s a country with lots of good things but let’s not forget that discriminating doesn’t mean using violence.
There's definitely some discrimination there. There's not a lot of direct discrimination, but I have experienced some of them. The majority of my experience with discrimination were subtle, which I didn't notice at first cause I just didn't think much of it at first, but when I started thinking about why those things happen I realized that it was a bit of discrimination.
@@maegalroammis6020 If it doesn't bother you that much, it is still an amazing place to travel. The food and culture is amazing. You just have to make sure to be respectful to their culture on top of being respectful in general.
true. the discrimination and racism in places like korea and japan arent direct to your face in like in the west, theyre very subtle and tbh more psychologically isolating. because youre a foreigner people wont want to bother with you or even talk to you. making friends is harder and you feel quite distanced with how they treat other jpn people vs you.
In my opinion, if you are in the streets you won’t experience discrimination. But when in comes to a workplace full of Japanese, there will always be a discrimation. I used to be a unit leader in my workplace but the overall leader don’t trust me because i’m a foreigner. She would always find mistakes. Although i know it’s for my sake, to improve. But 自信がなくなるじゃん。
I live in Tokyo for 4 years and did feel discrimination as a foreigner. Even when non asian people who are born in Japan and have Japanese passport are being called "gaijins"... It says a lot.
The reality is that, if you can speak Japanese well and understand the social standards and manners you won’t be discriminated. You should work on yourself and stop being over sensitive. 8 years I’m here and all the foreigners who complains just can’t speak the language and understand how the society works here. Beside that all the people like me who tried hard with the language and to adapt to society had never been discriminated
@@kedisaurus2657 I'm happy that you didn't feel discriminated as a foreigner living in Japan, but how you're so sure about my language abilities? Plus, I am totally aware of Japanese social norms. And I was still discriminated, just because I am a foreigner and don't fit the Japanese look.I am not over sensitive, it didn't really bother me, I was just noting that I did experience discrimination. You don't need to be "sensitive" to understand someone discriminate you.But anyway, people shouldn't be discriminated even if they don't understand the language.
I have visit Japan many times for their culture and their good food. It’s one of my favorite places and not because of the warmth of the Japanese people or the friendliness. It’s only for their service, quality, cleanliness and fresh sushi. As a foreigner, Japanese people seem to isolate themselves and not allowing people to know them better. They seem distant, cold and busy. I tried so many times to chat with people there, but they seem friendly but distant. Not easygoing for whatever reason. No wonder so many Japanese fall in love with Hawaii. It forces you to relax and lose yourself and Enjoy! Btw, I have never been discriminated in Japan. It’s been always okay. I tried to follow rules and speak a few simple Japanese phrases to show respect.
I will say this. People of asian culture from my experience in the U.S. are usually happier and nice to people. Every once in a while you'll always run into someone who has worries but it's normal to be stared at. Even in America as a kid growing up it would bother me when Caucasian people would give their hateful/prideful looks but as time has passed I see now that it all depends on your up bringing and spirit. Some people stare because they are afraid some because they are curious. Truthfully just approach and speak your mind a lot of people are open minded, some defensive because it's hard to trust due to where they come from and all the schemes. Thanks for these videos watching these k dramas with my girl only show the drama in Asia and high social pressure. It's good to know it's a nice place to visit.
Hey Takashi great video as always. Can you make a video on what Japanese people think about south east Asians people living in Europe and north America? and if they are interested in dating them. That would be interesting I believe.
I'm so glad to hear how they treat Nepal co-workers and even go drinking with them ☺️ Things had changed a lot in these few years, but many years before, here in Malaysia many of the locals treat workers from Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia etc. like they're lower class humans 😢 But things have changed a lot now. I'm so happy when I see local staffs treats the workers kindly, even when their job is an engineer or even company CEOs. I'm so thankful 🙏
Y’know for a year, I’ve been curious to know what’s it like in Japan for foreigners who are living there? This is coming from a guy who is a anime fan and a fan of the japanese culture. I want to live and start a new life in Japan. I hope and pray that the people there will accept me for who I am as a person.
I am a foreigner, Listen! Foreigners should not feel well ! Its land of japanese not foreigners. If foreigner feel extremly well more will come and the focus will switch. Allways ask if japanese feel comfortable not foreigners.
buddy... there's nothing wrong with a country being comfortable for its native inhabitants AND for foreigners. you call yourself a foreigner but i'm sure that there is somewhere where you aren't one, do you want foreigners in your home country to be uncomfortable?
As a US citizen born and living my 59 years in Los Angeles, guns are most definitely a problem. And by making that statement you can guess correctly that I am not a far-right Republican. Anyway with all of the gun violence in the news you need to remember that the USA is Huge! So even though crazy gun people seem like they are everywhere from watching the news, they are, but spread out over a gigantic area. I do feel much stricter gun laws need to be put in place, but that’s a discussion for a different video. I myself would love to visit Mexico more. But must admit I’m afraid of the gun violence from drug gangs. Which is weird because they’re probably equally deadly to guns in the USA. And I’m not really afraid of guns at all here in the USA.
Mexico looks like a beautiful country and I’d love to visit at some point but it’s a far, far more violent country than the USA. Its murder rate is 18 per 100,000 compared to 4.8 per 100,000 in the USA. A lot of the cartel violence there doesn’t even make the news because of how common it is. There are of course parts of Mexico that are safe but the dangerous areas are some of the most dangerous places in the world.
I’m an American as well but I love my guns. I own several assault rifles and pistols in my collection. I wouldn’t be able to shoot or even buy guns in any other country, its ridiculous. Japan is great but The US will always be the best for me!
: The US is the best … for your ability to own guns? For simply that? I just need some clarification. If so, you’re sticking to your guns, pun intended. But my guess is it’s much more than that. Guns probably equate more freedom to you. And I do get that. But when I see and hear of shootings weekly if not daily here in the US, I put my foot down and say something has got to change. What that exactly is I don’t know. What I do know is that most any other country to the USA has enacted something that has worked for them. It’s about time we either learn from abroad or meet this crisis, and it IS a crisis, head on and make some, I am hoping, drastic changes.
@@middleclassic the US is the best for many reasons. Having the ability to own guns is just one of them. I see your point but what about the people like me and many others with similar interests who likes to just collect and shoot guns for fun? It’s a hobby and guns have a huge market in the US. What about all the money I spent on my collection? Remember there are millions of people like me in the US and how is our government going to compensate every single one of us if they were to take our guns away? I would be pissed if they took my guns away man, it’s not happening. The time and money spent on this hobby is just toooo much. Our constitution and the freedom is what makes our country unique and special, why try to take that away from the good citizens?
Takashi - Do you have any foreigner friends or acquaintances? Last guy in video -No Takashi - Do you think foreigners experience discrimination in Japan? Last guy in video - No I'm so glad that the guy who's never been around foreigners is telling me that there's no discrimination. Same thing as white people telling black people there's no discrimination in America.
i don't feel its intentional. it is more of curiosity. the japanese people, no matter how uncomfortable it makes them to interact with foreigners, still try their best to help or accommodate. they will also express their sincere apology in cases they feel their actions are quite discriminating. they are still very polite about it! i got turned down repeatedly when i tried to enroll my child to yochien. i later found out it will be much easier if i got it through a prof translator. personally, living here really works for me. socially i am very awkward and a silent person. so it comforts me knowing they are also used to a life of solitude and privacy. even if there is a language barrier i feel safe and this place really helped me with my anxiety bec of the calming effect of the countryside. coming from a developing country, i am really enjoying all the comfort this first world country has to offer. the place is simply magical, the level of customer service is excellent not to mention the convenience of finding toilets everywhere! for a mom of 3 that is simply amazing! 😅 the Japanese has a very high regard for their culture so we should do our best to respect it. in cases they may judge or say anything about a foreigner, at least they don't do it infront of your face! 😅 they might talk about gaijins when they are together but hey! who doesn't do that right? 🤗
@@rakeshuk23 what i mean simply is on rudeness. the japanese is generally not outright rude right infront of your face. i agree its never right to talk about other people behind their back but sharing their common experiences to each other about it is i think quite fine
We found out the hard way when my American wife and I went to the neighbors asking about the cat. This was in a danchi. Not one person would open their door to talk to us. Finally, at the 5th apartment, a young Chinese student woman opened her door. Funny thing was, when word got out we were leaving, all the neighbors could say was, sabishii desu.
Hmmm... I think it depends on the person. When I lived in Japan some people were very rude if I couldn't express myself in Japanese quickly but the majority of the people were very patient and nice. My boss was definitely racist. He told us he hates Korea and America. I couldn't believe he casually said that. I did notice a big difference in how foreign customers are treated when I was with my Chinese friend. Most Japanese people thought I was Japanese because of the way I look but my Chinese friend definitely looks and dresses foreign. I noticed some workers were very rude to him even though he speaks Japanese fluently. I remember we went to a restaurant and waited a long time to get seated. When the waiter finally came he told us there were no seats even though there were so many open tables. However I think most Japanese people were very nice to me. 🙂
Great video Takashi san! Racism and Discriminations unfortunately they are Everywhere in the World! Japan is the country i 💙 with all the negatives and positives! Japanese people are SO Polite and Kind! Of course there are exceptions! ギリシャからよろしく🙏✌☘🌸😊
Even though Japan is a friendly country, there is still bullying of migrant workers there. Such acts must be abolished.. because migrant workers also participate in building the Japanese economy
Takashii, can you interview people in different age group like 50s to 60s and elderly. I would like to know what they think about foreigners in Japan ? Thank you so much 🙏🏻
I feel sorry for that lady who talked about people not willing to sit next to her dad on the bus during Covid - there was also news on surge of incidents against Asians during Covid in US ( though I have never experienced it myself).
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As a long-time foreign resident living in Japan, I found this quite interesting. Coming from a multicultural nation (Canada) it is tempting fault Japanese society for a lack of tolerance to difference. But while this is generally true, and it can be an annoyance and even barrier full participation in Japanese society, I think this reality is actually harder on Japanese people living in Japan. I think that being ‘foreign’ actually gives me more freedom because people don’t expect me to always conform to social or cultural expectations…and many of my Japanese friends tell me they’re a bit jealous of this!
The negative side of this is that Japanese people do tend to be nervous about interacting with foreign people here because they can’t predict how they will act, or whether they will properly follow social rules, etc. But to be honest, I find myself thinking the same way after being here so long. A certain amount of social homogeneity can be comforting!
>Coming from a multicultural nation (Canada) it is tempting fault Japanese society for a lack of tolerance to difference.
The fact that you are the most intolerant of differences is ironic. It is just like you to refuse to acknowledge the fact that Japan is not a multicultural country like Canada.
@@Greenforrest7342 hey, cut me some slack! 😅 I said it was ‘tempting’ to make that comparison. I didn’t say I judged Japan negatively for it. My intended implication was that Japan, not in fact being a multicultural country, should *not* be compared to a country like Canada. Sorry if that was unclear.
I’ve lived in Japan for more than 20 years, and have in fact chosen to live here OVER Canada in spite of the ‘stifling culture of conformity’. 😉 (intended to show sarcasm).
Of course, have to accept Japan for what it is. And you know what? It’s a great place to live. For me at least. 🍻
You are a lying American after all. Canada is an American colony.😆
The things you said about foreigners living in Japan having it easier than Japanese themselves is something I've definitely thought about. Though I would amend it to say foreigners from North America and Europe. I think those from East Asia have it pretty hard here because of historical/cultural conflict.
Example: I worked part time as a newspaper deliverer. The supervisor was strict and often spoke harshly to the Japanese employees, yelling, belittling, and power harassment. He treated the Vietnamese employees even worse, often suggesting that they were stupid.
This same supervisor never raised his voice to me and rather praised me often for my work. It was a very uncomfortable but eye opening experience.
I envy Japanese for being able to fit into society smoothly, but I know I have an advantage in not having to fit in in the first place.
@@ChristianDogLover Ah, I was wondering if this would come up. (It’s one of those uncomfortable topics that doesn’t usually get talked about.) But unfortunately, yeah…There is absolutely differential treatment depending of where you’re from, with certain ‘types of foreigners’ having a much easier time than others. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I think your street interviews are one of the most assertive due to your respectful and attentive way to listen/comunicate. I appreciate the effort and work behind this, it makes me feel comfortable watching your content unlike with other channels.
I lived in Tokyo and Yokohama for 4 years and it was a love-hate relationship for me. There were times I missed American food and being able to read things in English, but I always got over it. I loved Japan's transportation system the most, second after that is the nightlife in Shibuya and Shinjuku. Every night was a party for me and I made many friends. But all good things end and I returned to the USA. It was difficult getting used to American life again -- it took me many months. I miss Japan terribly every single day!! I miss the food and everything else. Now, I visit Tokyo every couple of years and stay there a month --- it makes me happy to be there again. I'll always love, love, love Japan. By the way, I'm Mexican-American and I never felt any discrimination there -- never.
Bro, same
Probably because you weren't paying attention nor could listen to japanese.
@@singularity333 Who knows. What matters is how I felt.
@@singularity333 Well, someone from America is used to a country where you belong regardless of how much English you speak, and being judgemental of this is frowned upon. So I think it makes sense Americans would find less pressure to learn Japanese, especially in a city where you can comfortably do so like Tokyo! Whether or not you agree with it, I think it is better to be aware of why such a thing is than judge others who had a positive experience...
I can say that japan is definitelly safer for foreineirs compared to other countries but when its come to discrimination I think it depends on your nationalities and your skin color. Japanese people tend to be open if they think you come from europe or the US, specially from the US.
From my own experience, I can say that most japanese people presume I'm from the US. But in the moment I say, I'm not, I'm from Brazil , most of them instantly change their face expression. I don't really mind if people that are not close to me, like me just by my nationality, but this discrimination is a fact that I can't Ignore. Even if I taking care my own business, I must stand up for those who suffer with non sense prejudice.
Same. I am brown but have lived in Japan since when I was a baby. Have excellent Japanese skills and still get discriminated against. Japan is a sad place to live. Specially Tohoku.
That's is the harsh truth about,.what I thought, I have couple of experiences when I lived in Japan, I don't wanna blame but truth is you can't hide, you said it most beautiful way, yeah it's defend on the country and colour of the skin, because this ignorance where you travel only wise people can understand the difference, this is exactly a true ignorance' it not only affected on Japan, but day to day life they were addicted to watch western influenced madia there were brainwashed by this conceptual. Sad that, every human beings have the right to live, in Japan I especially seen most of their companies runs by labor's from south Asian and south American and African countries, especially South Asians brown skin they are high numbers, all of them they worked hard pay high taxes and get low standard treat, but' world is seen some humans are as a terrorist to their countries. I don't know pretty dash and bragging world speak about BLM and white supremacists, unfortunately they got high dash I seeing that most of us concern ever matters is troublesome to you when it's comes to victim you. This kind of hypocrisy world we see today either in Ukrain, NATO, Russian war, but finally everyone gonna die.
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Exactly. They'll treat you like sh*t if they think you are from a "poor" country just based on not being white. Then, they'll laugh and talk sh*t about your apperance as though you can't understand or at least recognize they are talking crap.
They love assuming every black or brown person much be African. You can't look at someone to know their nationality and family history. I thought East Asians were supposed to be so intelligent. It doesn't take much effort to ask people where they are from and behave like a normal socialized human.
Even if I am living from 5 years in いなか、I have never experienced discrimination. The thing that japanese talk to you in english when you are perfectly able to speak in japanese is more annoying than discrimination 😂
😅 I was talking wiht japonais and he never talked in Japanese just in english
If you never been speaking fluently in Japanese, you won’t be able to understand that. I’ve faced discrimination in first month after arriving in いなか.
They never say directly you anything
It’s probably more annoying when you don’t even speak English, but you speak Japanese lol
@@Zenkyuu8921 what for, I came to Japan, so I’ve learned Japanese and I have N1. If you have some problem with your personality it’s just your problem. I wasn’t saying that I know English perfectly. I speak Chinese, Japanese, my native language. The world doesn't begin and end at the one English. Especially if we are talking about a village in Japan. Due to the relative isolation there has not changed the traditional way of life and honor the tradition.
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As I understand it, to live in Japan as a foreigner is to be an eternal guest.
So true. No matter how much Japanese you know, or how long you've lived in Japan, every day in Japan is your first day. Even 10 years later.
Even if you are from Japan and just don't "look" Japanese, they'll treat you like an outcast and be ready to apply their judgments.
@@LMLification For example? What do they do to foreigners?
@@kalinga2nihon Come here for a few years and find out for yourself.
@@LMLification It would be helpful to prepare in advance if you could tell.
I love that you are always asking the real questions. I hope when I come back to Japan I can meet you in person. Keep making great content!
@@missplainjane3905 1. I think of Japan to be one of the most advanced countries. 2. I give Japan a 9. 3. I love that Japanese people have so much pride and respect. 4. Japan will one day be home again. :-)
@@missplainjane3905 Not as fluent as I was when living there. But I do speak Japanese. Having no friends to talk to here in the states has made me forget a lot.
@@missplainjane3905 Ive actually thought about doing some content on my channel about my time in japan and my future plans to return.
@@missplainjane3905 In Shibuya you can find people in cosplay on the weekends as well as tons of maid cafes. Manga reading is of course huge there where you'll see many people reading them on the trains. You definitely should visit.
@@missplainjane3905 Are you writing a paper for school?
Im a filipino and i experienced discrimination inside the train going to shinjuku,, it was old man around 60yrs i think,, he shouted me and inside the train to go back in my own country,, to avoid trouble i just change other train and let him shouted,, i was so embarrased even though i didnt do anything and didnt speak anything against him..
Hugs and kisses sweetheart. There's knuckleheads in every country.
Wow wish I would have been there to support you
That's horrible :(
Such a cutie... Jealous old man
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Consistency on this channel is really appreciable 😊
I’m here in Tokyo and it’s been a dope experience. Japanese people are very nice and friendly. I love it!
As a foreigner currently living in Japan I think there is some discrimination… specially in trains. People rather go sit super tight next to someone than sit next to you or even take up more space on a train so you don’t sit next to them. You definitely get a lot of stares everywhere you go . Some not so friendly , some just surprised to see a foreigner. Then you have restaurants and places that don’t accept foreigners , and other locations where they can get frustrated and mad if you don’t speak Japanese , or you’re Japanese is broken. I’ve ran into instances where I’m trying my best respectfully to talk in Japanese and other Japanese locals that overhear laugh at you for saying things wrong . I love Japan and this definitely doesn’t change that , mostly my experience with Japanese people have been amazing , but as far there not being any discrimination… there definitely is .
Ouuh with those questions especially with the two guys I could see what people mean when they say "Japanese tend to be very polite and talk around the bush" - "If I were a foreigner I would *assume* Japan is easy to live in." and "For example countries like the US can be quite scary compared to Japan" - To me, he's not directly saying that foreigners have a harder life in Japan but he's saying that it's at least not violent.
Trying to find an apartment in Japan that will rent to foreigners that isn't LeoPalace is an exercise in frustration.
I just have a small experience, as an Englishman married to a Japanese lady. I haven't lived in Japan, only visited, but I never felt any animosity or disapproval, quite the opposite. We have had a few curious glances when walking together, but maybe that's because so few foreigners have come to Japan in the last 2 years.. In any interaction with people, they seem genuinely surprised and appreciative if I speak to them in Japanese. Incidentally, I found Tokyo to be the least threatening or intimidating capital city I've visited, and as a country Japan does seem 'safer' than many others.
Japan is NO.1 on my list of traveling abroad, looking forward to visit it.
Yeah but not for work 😂
Btw, I love the way you conduct these interviews. I think your style is neither too enthusiastic nor too reserved. Very natural. I like that. I also watched some videos of the same kind from other Japanese TH-camr, I think I like yours the most.
I visited Japan 6 years ago for my honey moon and I found every to be super welcoming and friendly felt like japanese people had a lot of similarities with British people, sense of humour and stuff
I am Korean living in Japan for 4 years. I think it's basically a comfortable country to live in. Because there are many systems that make your life more convenient or better.
Well, maybe some discrimination exists in Japan, depending on the people ,but if you have high-level Japanese accent and skills, You will rarely be discriminated against
As a French living in Japan for 8 years i do agree with you. Most of foreigners feeling discriminated is just because they don’t speak good enough and don’t understand the social rules and manners.
@@kedisaurus2657 I disagree with both of you. Even people with excellent Japanese language skills get discriminated against.
Meanwhile, there are regions which are friendlier and much more foreigner friendly than others. In my experience and many others, Kansai is the best, and Tohoku is the worst. Tokyo is average since you can find many people coming from different prefectures to Tokyo, but the local Tokyo people are also very nice and open minded. I live in Tohoku, and this region isn’t recommended for foreigners to live, even though I have spent my whole childhood here.
@@lifeinjapan1592 Exactly. Plenty of people are able to speak Japanese and try to assimilate, yet they as still get treated like sh*t mainly for being a foreigner, even more so if they are perceived as from an "impoverished" country. It's a waste of time having an intelligent dialogue with a Japanese because they already feel they have to be right about everything and will just deny it, on average. Facts.
@さきいか Additionally, they love assuming every black or brown person much be African. You can't look at someone to know their nationality and family history. I thought East Asians were supposed to be so intelligent. It doesn't take much effort to ask people where they are from and behave like a normal socialized human.
I just came back from a holiday in Japan for 2 weeks. Even though I was wearing a mask... the locals there, just by looking at my eyes could tell I was a foreigner and I got many stares. I found that amazing even though my parents are Vietnamese and I was born and raised in Australia. The people are somewhat friendly there but very reserved and to-themselves (which is different to life in Australia where you can randomly walk up to any stranger and make friends quickly with most people) I love the country and will be back some day to Japan.
Most Japanese people will say there’s no discrimination because they have no idea, or want to “save face” and never say anything bad about Japanese society publicly (it’s part of their culture.
If I tell you that in companies and apartment buildings for examples different rules are applied to Japanese people and foreigners, if I tell you that there are real estate agencies for foreigners and that finding an apartment with a regular agency might be impossible, especially if you come from certain parts of of the world (this comes directly from an agent’s mouth) what would you think about japan?
Do you know how south East Asians are treated, especially those working in construction?
Whatever you say about japan being an “island”, and Japanese people not speaking Japanese, there are plenty of countries that are “islands” and don’t speak English but are more welcoming. Also Japan, normally, has an enormous amount of tourists and foreigners have been living here for a while, let’s not treat them like delicate babies just because their culture is “unique”..
Of course, there are warm and welcoming people in Japan. What I am trying to say is that you shouldn’t take the opinions of these people as correct and you should listen to many perspectives and dig deeper.
No landlord wants to rent a residence to a foreigner who makes a mess in the room and makes noise until late at night. This is the result of an increase in such troubles.
@@Greenforrest7342 thanks for this comment, for sure you are Japanese LOL this is exactly what I mean guys. I am so happy everyone will see your comment! Respectable foreigners like me live in Japan, have good jobs, make money and pay taxes, but it took me ages to find an apartment, everyone rejected me saying explicitly that's because I am a foreigners. And you know what? I had to complain twice because one Japanese neighbor smokes in the building when it's prohibited, and another Japanese resident below me, makes noise until late at night. If you think that foreigners = noisy and japanese = quiet and polite, .. you just proved that you and other Japanese people like you are racist and discriminate foreigners, thanks ahah
@@ぶらんく-n4f Those issues happen all over the world not only in Japan, but there are ways to know if someone can afford the rent...It's just an excuse to be racist. I even wanted to show the landlords my bank account and prove that I can pay but they were not interested. They were not scared that I couldn't pay they just do not want foreigners that's it. Also, you are generalizing again saying "Chinese and Koreans didn't pay their rent properly". Not all Chinese and Korean are like that. I am not even Asian, plus I got money. Money isn't the problem. The real estate agent told me that I was lucky because of my skin color. He said that if you are African or from South East Asia you could never find an apartment with his agency...... it's pure racism. I am so happy all these Japanese people are commenting like this, so that everyone can know the truth. Thank you XD
By the way I know history, when you mention Korean people who couldn’t afford rent in the past, I think I know what you are talking about….
These interviews are very informative. Thank you so much for these videos.
Hello Takashii!
New fan here, loving all the insight and everything you're showing us. These are REAL good interviews and good questions for us outside of Japan to hear answers to.
Thank you so much, keep doing amazing.
A lot of people dream of moving to Japan, and some Japanese people dream of moving out. Do Japanese families often travel outside of Japan? :D
Have a great weekend from Styleth in Norway.
One thing I would definitely like about Japan is the culture of drinking with coworkers after a shift. Granted I understand that the culture of that isn't so great for them being that many Japanese feel obligated to stay and drink for a long amount of time even if they don't want to, but as an immigrant I could use that card to tap out any time.
Great content as always, Takashi-san! Also, more sponsors to come, hopefully.
素晴らしい！
I'm planning on living in japan next year this gives me peace of mind
Keep in mind that this, and nearly every video you see is in Tokyo. Tokyo and the rest of Japan are like two different countries.
@@Jimmy-qx7sf can you plz explain how?
I am also planning on moving to Japan Tokyo specifically
As an American living in Japan since January 2020, I find the opinions of the first guys similar to my own. Japan is safe and clean and discrimination isn't common. But I did have a bad experience with discrimination in the workplace. At first I didn't know it was happening until I noticed employees would avoid me and suddenly the company stopped giving me projects to work on. Was told over and over how great my working skills were but I guess the other employees just did not like me working at the company. They forced me to quit after 2 years at the company. The absolute worst part is before I left, they told me this is how "it is" in Japan wherever I go. I would have left Japan had it not been for the support of my wife and her family. I learned to turn the page and keep enjoying the great things in Japan
Please live in US.
@@Greenforrest7342 Why?
@@Greenforrest7342 More than 100 comments in this channel just being hateful towards foreigners in Japan. Even when they're being discriminated at their workplace. That's pretty pathetic.
You represent everything that's wrong in the Japanese society.
@@Greenforrest7342 I've lived here and I can't say it's any better. We do the same thing towards foreign workers here.
Living in Japan for 14 years, I found racism and discrimination against foreigners to be quite common. It may not be implicit but it is definitely there. No matter what you do, as a foreigner, you will never be a member of the tribe. Japanese will never accept you. There is a superficial politeness but beyond that, mind your back!
I think it depends on the person. There is a lot of people (specially old people), that know that japan is a really good country and they have a deep affection to their country. And when they see foreigners there might be this thought of “why is this foreigner in my country? Or, why is this person out of his own country?”. I work at a hotel where there are some foreigners working there as well, and I do notice a different treat from the Japanese workers to them, some of them even say bad things about then behind their backs.
My grandparents experienced this situation working in Japan too! Exactly the way you said
Yep, their mo, on average, is being passive-aggressive.
Foreign workers are sometimes treated differently from Japanese, it's basically because the Japanese are shy.
From my experience, people who are not diligent to work are shunned even if they are Japanese. It's not limited to foreigners.
@@mixie5751 My experience shows that foreigners who are diligent, polite, assimilate and can speak the language still get shunned, including areas of their existence affecting their livelihoods, especially on the job. That's exactly why the f*ck I don't care about the sob stories some of them tell me about being mistreated overseas, especially when it's something that doesn't compare to how foreigners, esp non-white ones, are treated in reverse situations in Japan.
@@missplainjane3905 1) Advanced country
2) Many Japanese people love Western culture but we must value the ancient Japanese culture more.
I am not sure about the scale level, every country has its good points and bad points, and there are no bad country if they and their government love pece. Japan is much safer and cleaner than foreigners think.
3) Most Japanese people lack self-esteem and patriotism. Japan is one of the top 10 safest countries in the world, yet the Japan rank 58th in the world happiness ranking.
4) Diligent, Sympathetic, No self-confidence
I've always had alot of respect for Japanese culture. I'm an arborist and have multiple Japanese maples . I could give a dozen examples why, I've always admired your country.
That someone can be born and raised in Japan and still be seen as a foreigner is very telling of the culture.
Please Takashii san i would like to watch you interviewing foreigners with tattoos and their experiences especially when going to a spa, beach, pool, onsen etc.
Takashi, I really enjoy your interviews. You always choose interesting subjects. I will be looking forward to your upcoming vlogs. Take care and have a pleasant and rewarding weekend.
I’d die to live in Japan like Tokyo. It may be expensive and challenging but then again, I do welcome a challenge. I plan to make my dream a reality
Japan is quite easy honestly ! The only problem is the language barrier. But Japanese people are friendly and helpful. There will always be discriminations everywhere in the World, but Japan is really good !
Polite not friendly. Most of them will say stuff behind your back whilst appearing to be "nice" or "friendly"
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I really missed your video and you...aww so happy you're back! Today's video was awesome as always. Your smile is really attractive to me 🙂✨ keep smiling :)
I love your content Takashii. Thanks man. It’s short but concise.
I have been here for a little over two weeks and I’d say people look at me as much as I look at them. I think it’s a normal response to something new or different than what we are used to. But that’s never stopped them from always being nice to me. I feel bad sometimes because I don’t know Japanese, but out of respect, I’ll learn to communicate with basic information. It’s the least I can do to make the people around me be less weary to approach foreigners.
For short-term stays such as sightseeing, there is no need to learn Japanese. It is not difficult to live while speaking English, a global language.
See how you feel about the obsessive staring after living here for a few years. In Japan you’re always a gaijin first and a human second.
@@hmswrites1133 Exactly. You can't even do simple human behaviors often, such as walk up a road, without people feeling the need to point out you are a foreigner and not make fun of you. I literally came close to cursing two people out who were trying my patience. They act like you're oblivious to them talking shit. They left me the f*ck alone when they realize I was not playing with them. No, giggling stupidly, pretending to be innocent and apologizing does not help.--Something they tend to do when caught in their bullsh*t.
3:55 just like going anywhere you gotta be a good guest and learn the rules and culture
As a Swedish person, i would love to live in Japan, make friends and have a good job. I hope i would be welcome as we in Sweden welcome all Japanese immigrants.
@@ConcentracionMaxima I think it depends very much on how you are as a person, interests, hobbies etc.
Make friends in Japan🤡 I am sorry bro but even if they are your friends they will always have something in their hearts which you would notice time to time..
Be prepared to get stared at... Fellow swede here.
Japan är fantastiskt det första året.
I personally don't mind if people want to speak in English, often times it seems like they're excited to do so, and it doesn't impact my life at all. If english proves to be too difficult, then it's easy to revert
I think it can be seen even in this video at 7:45 when he says that he's interviewed foreigners who were born and raised in Japan. In most other places these people wouldn't be considered foreigners if they're born in that country although people may ask where their family is from.
Thanks to your interlocutors for sharing their views.
LOL the first guys really have never thought about this before💀 but their response is pretty representative of the average Japanese person. Most never left japan yet see other countries as dirty and dangerous/ only japan is “peaceful” so of course there’s no discrimination(not like they’d ever see it) and it’s easy to live…
The full Japanese girl though definitely has thought about this before and her response was really accurate imo. The lines btw treating someone differently and discrimination and micro aggressions are all blurred to begin with and buffered by ignorance here. It really does come down to the personality of the foreigner, how self conscious they are, their needs etc.
I’m a naturally self conscious person so at first it was difficult here, but now I’d say it’s pretty easy!
Yep. They were judgmental as the majority seem to be, unfortunately. They can always become a closed economy if they honestly want nothing to do with anyone outside of Japan.
Yesss, I noticed that too about the first guys hahaha
@@LMLification Yes, except they need foreigners to supplement the dying population/workforce.
It's twisted but funny to see how this country is in dire need of what they detest.
@@LMLification they cant close themself off to the rest of the world. No country nowadays can really do that. You can try but your Citizens have to lower their living standards by a lot.
@@J.Crime123 Bingo. That's why they haven't, although they have clear issues with foreigners.
Could you make a video about what Japanese think of people with similar physical looks to them? (etc. korean and Chinese)
If he does a video like that, he should also ask one question about Asians who grew up abroad like 2nd-3rd-etc. generations, or adoptees (e.g., Chinese/Japanese/Korean/etc.-Americans/Canadians/etc.). Most TH-camrs almost never ask about Asians who grew up abroad, and especially about adoptees like me. 😔
Awesome video! Very informative! I really enjoyed this episode!
Takashii is one of the best Japanese interviewers of all time. His ability to read the room and adapt to make the interviewee comfortable is unprecedented 🔥🔥🔥
Nice interview 👌
It's literally perspective
Hence,we should have a positive one
" ... I think this reality is actually harder on Japanese people living in Japan. I think that being ‘foreign’ actually gives me more freedom because people don’t expect me to always conform to social or cultural expectations ..."
SO TRUE! As a non-Mormon living in Utah (USA) I felt the same way. It was easier to be non-Mormon than Mormon in that lovely but crazy state.
Keep it up Takashi
Love your interviews!
One of the things I really like about Japan, as an outside observer, is that they do things their way, and while it is good to have multicultural countries, I think it is also ok if a country wants to retain its cultural land racial identity, and I respect Japan for sticking to their own way.
Thanks for these videos Takashii 💪🏼
Rather than in every day situations I guess most of the discrimination against foreigners is when they’re trying to find a place to live and such
Loving your work takashi... Lots of love from kenya. "toumo arigato gozaimasu"
Nice video you are helping me learn Japanese. ありがとうございました。
Japan is a quiet place until someone pulls out a dominator.
I’ve watched numerous Takashii videos and a country that Takashii either interviews or like the start of this video with the two guys, Nepal is a country I’m … amazed to see people from in Japan. Because I’ve always had the impression that Nepal wasn’t a very wealthy country. I guess my only education regarding that country is via documentaries about the Dalai Lama and the spiritual nature of Nepal. But this is exactly why it is best to travel. Because if you don’t you never get the full picture of what a country and its people are truly like.
EDIT: It has been pointed out to me that I made a mistake. The Dalai Lama is from Tibet, not Nepal. Oops, my bad.
But nonetheless it seems many Takashii videos contain interviews with people from Nepal. And I find that very interesting.
The Dalai Lama is from Tibet, not Nepal! ;-)
@@pavinder Doh! I’ve never claimed to know it all. But I do try to make an effort to know where countries are located in the world. Ultimately I was wrong but I was close as Tibet borders Nepal. Can I get half a point? Nah it’s cool, you live, you learn. Thanks for correcting me. I do appreciate it.
@@middleclassic Haha, no points deducted! I hope my comment came across as intended: a friendly correction.
Nepal is next on my "go to" list, looks like a beautiful country and the Annapurna Circuit is on my bucket list. Like you, I was initially surprised that Japan seems a popular place for Nepalis to live, but it makes sense after speaking to quite a few who tell me that after just a few years working here they can afford to buy a house - for cash - back in Nepal, or invest in their own business. Well worth suffering a few years of discrimination for!
You should do asking Japanese people what country they would want to move to
I wonder how I would be treated. From what I've seen on this channel japanese definitely treat lighter skinned foreigers different from darker skinned foreigners. As a darker skinned latino (Aztec features) I wonder how the reaction may differ or be the same.
I think you’ll find discrimination wherever you go as well as good mannered open minded people.
When I read the title of the video I immediately thought of the fact that there are rules that allow japanese to ask for a higher rent From foreigners depending on what country they are from. Which means you will be asked to pay more to live in a house than other person just because you were born in a different country. The fact that that’s considered normal is what I consider discriminating.
But for most people that’s just another rule you have to accept if you love Japan. It’s a country with lots of good things but let’s not forget that discriminating doesn’t mean using violence.
There's definitely some discrimination there. There's not a lot of direct discrimination, but I have experienced some of them. The majority of my experience with discrimination were subtle, which I didn't notice at first cause I just didn't think much of it at first, but when I started thinking about why those things happen I realized that it was a bit of discrimination.
Yesss!!
bravo, you just discourage us to go in japan.
@@maegalroammis6020 If it doesn't bother you that much, it is still an amazing place to travel. The food and culture is amazing. You just have to make sure to be respectful to their culture on top of being respectful in general.
true. the discrimination and racism in places like korea and japan arent direct to your face in like in the west, theyre very subtle and tbh more psychologically isolating.
because youre a foreigner people wont want to bother with you or even talk to you. making friends is harder and you feel quite distanced with how they treat other jpn people vs you.
@@Naruto-bp6hm if billion of people could read and understand you here, the tourism in japan would greatly decrease.
I would really like to see a episode of what do u think of tattoos
I could give u example pictures if u want ^^
Killin it bro … love your channel
In my opinion, if you are in the streets you won’t experience discrimination. But when in comes to a workplace full of Japanese, there will always be a discrimation. I used to be a unit leader in my workplace but the overall leader don’t trust me because i’m a foreigner. She would always find mistakes. Although i know it’s for my sake, to improve. But 自信がなくなるじゃん。
I live in Tokyo for 4 years and did feel discrimination as a foreigner. Even when non asian people who are born in Japan and have Japanese passport are being called "gaijins"... It says a lot.
Before you are gaijin by ethnicity.
What does gaijins mean?
The reality is that, if you can speak Japanese well and understand the social standards and manners you won’t be discriminated. You should work on yourself and stop being over sensitive. 8 years I’m here and all the foreigners who complains just can’t speak the language and understand how the society works here. Beside that all the people like me who tried hard with the language and to adapt to society had never been discriminated
@@kedisaurus2657 I'm happy that you didn't feel discriminated as a foreigner living in Japan, but how you're so sure about my language abilities? Plus, I am totally aware of Japanese social norms. And I was still discriminated, just because I am a foreigner and don't fit the Japanese look.I am not over sensitive, it didn't really bother me, I was just noting that I did experience discrimination. You don't need to be "sensitive" to understand someone discriminate you.But anyway, people shouldn't be discriminated even if they don't understand the language.
@@botelladeagua6161 foreigner.
I love your videos Takashi 💪
I'm happy that he mentioned Nepal
I have visit Japan many times for their culture and their good food. It’s one of my favorite places and not because of the warmth of the Japanese people or the friendliness. It’s only for their service, quality, cleanliness and fresh sushi. As a foreigner, Japanese people seem to isolate themselves and not allowing people to know them better. They seem distant, cold and busy. I tried so many times to chat with people there, but they seem friendly but distant. Not easygoing for whatever reason. No wonder so many Japanese fall in love with Hawaii. It forces you to relax and lose yourself and Enjoy!
Btw, I have never been discriminated in Japan. It’s been always okay. I tried to follow rules and speak a few simple Japanese phrases to show respect.
Visiting and living is very different in Japan
@@missplainjane3905 True also there is discrimination in every country.
Cool video again! Nice to see your channel growing.
I will say this. People of asian culture from my experience in the U.S. are usually happier and nice to people. Every once in a while you'll always run into someone who has worries but it's normal to be stared at. Even in America as a kid growing up it would bother me when Caucasian people would give their hateful/prideful looks but as time has passed I see now that it all depends on your up bringing and spirit. Some people stare because they are afraid some because they are curious. Truthfully just approach and speak your mind a lot of people are open minded, some defensive because it's hard to trust due to where they come from and all the schemes. Thanks for these videos watching these k dramas with my girl only show the drama in Asia and high social pressure. It's good to know it's a nice place to visit.
Hey Takashi great video as always. Can you make a video on what Japanese people think about south east Asians people living in Europe and north America? and if they are interested in dating them. That would be interesting I believe.
I'm so glad to hear how they treat Nepal co-workers and even go drinking with them ☺️ Things had changed a lot in these few years, but many years before, here in Malaysia many of the locals treat workers from Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia etc. like they're lower class humans 😢 But things have changed a lot now. I'm so happy when I see local staffs treats the workers kindly, even when their job is an engineer or even company CEOs. I'm so thankful 🙏
I love Japan 🎑
Hi Takashii, I am really enjoying your videos. Take care🥰
Y’know for a year, I’ve been curious to know what’s it like in Japan for foreigners who are living there? This is coming from a guy who is a anime fan and a fan of the japanese culture. I want to live and start a new life in Japan. I hope and pray that the people there will accept me for who I am as a person.
I am a foreigner,
Listen!
Foreigners should not feel well !
Its land of japanese not foreigners. If foreigner feel extremly well more will come and the focus will switch. Allways ask if japanese feel comfortable not foreigners.
buddy... there's nothing wrong with a country being comfortable for its native inhabitants AND for foreigners. you call yourself a foreigner but i'm sure that there is somewhere where you aren't one, do you want foreigners in your home country to be uncomfortable?
@@missplainjane3905 huh? visited where?
I like the dude's "Stooge" shirt @ 1 min into the video.
As a US citizen born and living my 59 years in Los Angeles, guns are most definitely a problem. And by making that statement you can guess correctly that I am not a far-right Republican. Anyway with all of the gun violence in the news you need to remember that the USA is Huge! So even though crazy gun people seem like they are everywhere from watching the news, they are, but spread out over a gigantic area. I do feel much stricter gun laws need to be put in place, but that’s a discussion for a different video. I myself would love to visit Mexico more. But must admit I’m afraid of the gun violence from drug gangs. Which is weird because they’re probably equally deadly to guns in the USA. And I’m not really afraid of guns at all here in the USA.
Mexico looks like a beautiful country and I’d love to visit at some point but it’s a far, far more violent country than the USA. Its murder rate is 18 per 100,000 compared to 4.8 per 100,000 in the USA. A lot of the cartel violence there doesn’t even make the news because of how common it is. There are of course parts of Mexico that are safe but the dangerous areas are some of the most dangerous places in the world.
I’m an American as well but I love my guns. I own several assault rifles and pistols in my collection. I wouldn’t be able to shoot or even buy guns in any other country, its ridiculous. Japan is great but The US will always be the best for me!
: The US is the best … for your ability to own guns?
For simply that?
I just need some clarification.
If so, you’re sticking to your guns, pun intended.
But my guess is it’s much more than that. Guns probably equate more freedom to you. And I do get that. But when I see and hear of shootings weekly if not daily here in the US, I put my foot down and say something has got to change. What that exactly is I don’t know. What I do know is that most any other country to the USA has enacted something that has worked for them. It’s about time we either learn from abroad or meet this crisis, and it IS a crisis, head on and make some, I am hoping, drastic changes.
@@middleclassic the US is the best for many reasons. Having the ability to own guns is just one of them. I see your point but what about the people like me and many others with similar interests who likes to just collect and shoot guns for fun? It’s a hobby and guns have a huge market in the US. What about all the money I spent on my collection? Remember there are millions of people like me in the US and how is our government going to compensate every single one of us if they were to take our guns away? I would be pissed if they took my guns away man, it’s not happening. The time and money spent on this hobby is just toooo much. Our constitution and the freedom is what makes our country unique and special, why try to take that away from the good citizens?
Love from Nepal ❤️
Japan🇯🇵❤
I heard a saying, the Japanese like visiting other countries, but they do not like foreigners visiting theirs.....
Takashi - Do you have any foreigner friends or acquaintances?
Last guy in video -No
Takashi - Do you think foreigners experience discrimination in Japan?
Last guy in video - No
I'm so glad that the guy who's never been around foreigners is telling me that there's no discrimination.
Same thing as white people telling black people there's no discrimination in America.
I think location could be a factor. Like asking people in rural areas might give a different response than those in urban areas like tokyo
Omg you reached 300k subs....i watch you since 10k subs. How fast mannn
I like seeing peoples perspective on things but id also like to know your opinion on a lot of the questions you as such as this one
Wow I'm Early!
オーストラリアからこんにちは！
Hello you should ask people if they like soccer and what are their favorite teams since the World Cup is almost here.
By the way I enjoy your videos!
Hey Takashii-san! Great content!
If possible can you also make a video on: What's it like for an Indian to live in Japan?
You are so handsome and I like hearing you speak in japanese...
i don't feel its intentional. it is more of curiosity. the japanese people, no matter how uncomfortable it makes them to interact with foreigners, still try their best to help or accommodate. they will also express their sincere apology in cases they feel their actions are quite discriminating. they are still very polite about it! i got turned down repeatedly when i tried to enroll my child to yochien. i later found out it will be much easier if i got it through a prof translator.
personally, living here really works for me. socially i am very awkward and a silent person. so it comforts me knowing they are also used to a life of solitude and privacy. even if there is a language barrier i feel safe and this place really helped me with my anxiety bec of the calming effect of the countryside. coming from a developing country, i am really enjoying all the comfort this first world country has to offer. the place is simply magical, the level of customer service is excellent not to mention the convenience of finding toilets everywhere! for a mom of 3 that is simply amazing! 😅
the Japanese has a very high regard for their culture so we should do our best to respect it. in cases they may judge or say anything about a foreigner, at least they don't do it infront of your face! 😅 they might talk about gaijins when they are together but hey! who doesn't do that right? 🤗
You must believe that Japan is better create by foreigners again.
You think its a good thing to talk behind a person's back rather then to their face?
@@rakeshuk23 what i mean simply is on rudeness. the japanese is generally not outright rude right infront of your face.
i agree its never right to talk about other people behind their back but sharing their common experiences to each other about it is i think quite fine
We found out the hard way when my American wife and I went to the neighbors asking about the cat. This was in a danchi. Not one person would open their door to talk to us. Finally, at the 5th apartment, a young Chinese student woman opened her door. Funny thing was, when word got out we were leaving, all the neighbors could say was, sabishii desu.
Hmmm... I think it depends on the person. When I lived in Japan some people were very rude if I couldn't express myself in Japanese quickly but the majority of the people were very patient and nice. My boss was definitely racist. He told us he hates Korea and America. I couldn't believe he casually said that.
I did notice a big difference in how foreign customers are treated when I was with my Chinese friend. Most Japanese people thought I was Japanese because of the way I look but my Chinese friend definitely looks and dresses foreign. I noticed some workers were very rude to him even though he speaks Japanese fluently. I remember we went to a restaurant and waited a long time to get seated. When the waiter finally came he told us there were no seats even though there were so many open tables.
However I think most Japanese people were very nice to me. 🙂
Great video Takashi san! Racism and Discriminations unfortunately they are Everywhere in the World! Japan is the country i 💙 with all the negatives and positives! Japanese people are SO Polite and Kind! Of course there are exceptions! ギリシャからよろしく🙏✌☘🌸😊
Even though Japan is a friendly country, there is still bullying of migrant workers there. Such acts must be abolished.. because migrant workers also participate in building the Japanese economy
Japan isn’t really a foreigner friendly country. It never was. However some areas are, Kansai specially Osaka.
i to think Japanese people that live in Tokyo are probably used to seeing foreigners
I love japan🇯🇵
Thanks TAKASHii from japan❤
Takashii, can you interview people in different age group like 50s to 60s and elderly. I would like to know what they think about foreigners in Japan ?
Thank you so much 🙏🏻
I feel sorry for that lady who talked about people not willing to sit next to her dad on the bus during Covid - there was also news on surge of incidents against Asians during Covid in US ( though I have never experienced it myself).