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You know the timeline is not making sense. My son is 23, born in 1996. He joined the service in 1998. No way he lived in Japan for 23 years. You must had edited the film, he for the date or he's lying.
huggy68 agreed the way I see it do something you love doing and forget about the naysayers even if they happen to be your parents they may have the best advice because they have lived before you but sometimes you have to find your own way in life
@@chrisbullock6477 I know the times he grew up my family his age and older your missing my point. I've met many people with incredible gifts and dreams that work in a cubicle and can't wait until the weekend to escape their horrible job. You have 1 life don't waste it working for company doesn't give a shit about you.
My parents told me something similar in the 80s, I said I wanted to 3D computer graphics and they were like 😕 ain’t no money in that. Probably the worst advice they ever gave me. Do not take career advice from people who hadn’t been in the job market for decades
Don't take advice from people that cannot understand math or science except at the most basic level. They'll never understand working with your brain instead of your back. For most of our people this is the mindset, if I can't see it or touch it. Its doesn't exist. Science is something we don't so you don't need to learn that stuff. But Jesus Christ is real, so we're going to believe that. Therefore no technology aspirations are supported. LMAO. Glad I didn't listen.
Exactly at minimum you'd be making alot of money in that field right now if not outright owning your own gaming company. It's like said take advice from non one figure it out yourself.
I wouldn't go so far as to say don't take career advice from people who haven't been in the job market for decades. The thing is they love you and want you to succeed. That's primarily where that bad advice is coming from. Their advice totally disregards, that regardless of what the job market is, you have to grow as your own person and make your own mistakes, and learn from those mistakes. Their advice is trying to over protect you.
This man isn’t lying. I was stationed in Okinawa for four years. That’s been the best 4 years of my life. Talk about stress free living. They are also very cultured people. It’s a shame when you come back to your home and despise it. I would give an arm and leg to return.
But you know when you where here you couldn’t wait to go back to the states. I’m here in Okinawa now and I love it but everyone else hates it and I just can’t wait to see when they go back lol
Im jelouse 😠 How is the crime rate there? Do they socialize with other humans there? How is the heart of the people out there? What's your definition of peaceful? People leaving you alone and being non-social? Not being a smart ass just talking with you👍🏿 ( curious because I don't like Los Angeles) People walk around with black hearts,meaning no empathy inside for mankind.
@@soulskull98 Japan's a country with over 100 million people. Collective they're know to not f*ck with you if you're chill and not boisterous. And, just like any other place, there are people who like you and others who don't. Plenty of black people living their best lives in Japan; don't count the WHOLE country out.
Never thought I would see a guy from Alabama in this channel! I'm a Japanese who grew up in Alabama for about 3 years. That experience was really precious and I'm so thankful to all the black dudes who treated me kind. It's a pity that I don't have any way to contact them though someday I'm planning to visit Alabama again.
I'm Japanese who is living in New York. I've been living here 4years because of marriage to American guy. I miss Japan every day, we have plans to move back to Japan in future for more great quality of life.
oh give me a fucking break.. japanese who move to USA have higher relatie salaries, much much smaller suicide rate and much much higher self reported life satisfaction.. Japan is a great country but it's a really stressful life if you live in a city
@@Yeah_eatsht barbaric? what do you even mean? what respect? the japanese are far more racist to foreigners than USA..my friend's son just recently returned from japan because he simply could not establishj a life there.. and he was college educated and had a japanese girlfriend (her family never aproved of their relationship). No Japan is not a good place for a foreigner at all
I like this guy. He's a long-time resident of Japan, but hasn't changed a bit. I've tried to do that myself, and I've been here since 89. I agree with him about not missing the states. I go back sometimes, but it's changed so much that it's no longer the same country that I left. It feels weird because the land is the same, but the people have changed so much that I can't relate to them. Bill comes across like many guys I came across back in the day. Very outgoing, witty, and... I want to use the word charming, but that's not something another guy can call another guy. Maybe I better just end that at witty.
I haven't left the states and I have indeed witnessed the change. It is horrible. People are more self-centered, selfish, and rude. Not everyone but a lot. Wish my spouse and I could leave and live in Japan or South Korea. Very hard dealing with the rudeness here in the states. America has indeed changed.
I live in a rural Canadian area, and had a white child (around 5), ask me if my skin was brown, she was not being rude, but just asking, little kids are cool! It’s when they get older that’s when their parent’s and societal stupidness seeps in.
You should have told the kid that your skin is Earth camouflaged to blend you in with the Earth, and that brown is an Earth color and almost everything in nature is brown so that includes people. You have to educate self proclaimed "white" people on natural reality sometimes. Many of them are still deeply rooted in the racist paradigm invented by their ancestors.
zthe stupidness sets in because education does not ( and in part parents are to blame as well ) demonstrate how the world evolved. Stupid is one thing, ignorance is another. I grew up as a minority in a primarily white area of London and it was not until I was much older did I understand this ugly wor(ld)d called racism. I teach every day and boy do I make sure ALL kids and their parents know what it means and how to stamp it out! Education is power in a word. Ignorance comes from not wanting to accept... once being taught.
rich Mck - You are lucky, I found out about racism at a the nice young age of somewhere between 5 & 7, when I was racially abused at school by an older white girl! Joy!
I am a US Air Force Security Police military veteran. I was station in Japan (Jan 92-Dec 94 Misawa Aomori prefecture), Korea, Philippines, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Wake Island and Marshall Islands.
I remember saying I didn't have any desire to go to Asia like 15 years ago..My husband went active duty and we've been in Okinawa for three years..We went to several asian countries..and I love Asia..been an awesome experience for our whole family..I love being able to walk around any time of day and not worry about getting murdered.
What you said is real. It shouldn't be a big deal to walk around anytime day or night and not worry about something happening. You think it's like that everywhere but it's not. Good to know. Janice
Bro anybody that travels a lot know there's nothing to miss about America.. Maybe getting a decent pay maybe the only thing good about my life in Florida. Everything is just when I can get my next vacation to hit somewhere in Latin America smh
A very positive gentleman. I think he could be successful just about anywhere he chooses to reside. I joined the military in 1960. My first tour of duty was an 18-month assignment on Guam. Guam wasn’t a good experience for me. The Guamanian people seemed to keep their distance from us Americans. I didn’t understand it at the time. Later, I surmised that in 1960 the people there were still getting over the horrors of the Japanese occupation of their country during World War II. While stationed on Guam, I got an opportunity to participate in a military track meet in Japan. As a result, I was able to stay in Japan for a week. I loved it there. The Japanese people were very friendly to us blacks. While there I ate at a soul food restaurant. I had some collards, chitterlings and corn bread. It blew my mind. During the 60s, in America, we black folks were still experiencing Jim Crow. The schools in America were still segregated and Klansmen were still parading around in their sheets. After being in Japan for a week, I learned that there were a lot more friendlier places in the world than my home in America. Currently, I’ve been living in Thailand for the past 16-years. You couldn’t drag me out of here. I hope to one day travel to Japan again. I’m sure the culture there has changed quite a bit from when I was last there in 1961.
Kimberly Harvey - I live in the Bangkok province which is nearly 700 kilometers/430 miles south of Chiangmai. I haven’t traveled to Chiangmai in nearly ten years. It’s a nice place and the weather is more pleasant there than in Bangkok. The transportation system is a lot better in Bangkok than in other areas in Thailand. However, during recent times, I’ve read about farmers in that area being involved in illegally burning off their land in preparation to plant new crops. As a result, this has caused unbearable air pollution. In addition, due to the recent coronavirus in China, this perhaps isn’t the most convenient time to travel. Thailand is a favorite locale for Chinese citizens to travel to. If you decide to continue your trip, take precautions: wear a mask and wash your hands often with hot water and soap. Also, most hotels and major tourist locations employee staff that are conversant in English. The language barrier can be a headache. I traveled to China in August. I downloaded one of those language translators onto my phone. That was helpful. I can’t say that I’m fluent in the Thai language but I can hold my own. I can also read and write the language. Keep in mind, Thailand is the only country in Far East Asia that was never occupied by a Western power. They weren’t forced to learn English by an occupying country. I’ll sum this up by saying, there’s a reason Thailand is referred to as the Land of Smiles. Thais are a lovely people. Wishing you an enjoyable and safe trip.
Mr. Patterson, thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly with your responses I am grateful for the information. I will be delaying my travel until June due to work commitments now . However , I still intend to visit friends during that time period. Your advice and detailed explanation is really appreciated. Respectfully, Kimberly
Just spent 11 years stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. I am positive I saw some of his work while there. Can't express how much I really miss being in Japan. Would go back in a heart beat.
I wanted to be a veterinary but my mom said no and wouldn't let me go to a veterinary HS I wanted to go to. Parents don't always know best follow your own heart and desires!
@@VinnigsSpinTheBlock it's obvious you live in a fantasy world! Your comments are asinine and super presumptive. The real world is full of "maybes", chances and risk. There are no guarantees for yourself or your children you can have a $100,000 college fund, have paid for private school and your child decides to start a business or be a bum. One of my kids wants to be an engineer and the other a nurse and that is what they are on the path to do.
The Kamakura Gardener, I know what he said, but bro has to miss some of that Southern/Alabama cooking. He looks to enjoy good food. Nothing like Southern cookin'.
jdstep97 you obviously don’t know what he said. Because you keep talking like he eluded to missing America. Which he doesn’t. Does not miss America. He does not miss America.
Amerikkka: Muhammad Ali: Whose my opposer when I want freedom Whose my opposer when I want justice Whose my opposer when I want to live You want me to fight in some other country against poor brown people when this country wouldnt even stand up for me in mine? These same white men always talk about how racist other countries are when theyve never been there, but we know the truth. The biggest racist countries are white and european ones who chase us, who murder us, who lock us up in jail, who constantly bug us because of our skin. Aint no vietnamese ever called me a n...r.
Just talked to him the other day. Bill's a great dude! As a DJ in Japan, I had the honor of working with him on many occasions, as well as rocking his artwork. He is one of the nicest!
Fellow Alabamian here!!! :D. I was pleasantly surprised to find out you are from Alabama!! I love Japan too and plan to live there when I am older. I definitely will watch more from this channel.
Bro not if you care about your fellow humans. There's not a single person that has a heart that's happy in America right now with this much death and despair. But your point is still valid.
@@VinnigsSpinTheBlock And you dont pay my bills. I'm a big girl, I got a family and I'm a personal assistant to a german art dealer. something tells me im going to be okay don't you think?
But the military is known for gross human right abuses. Men and women being raped and all that. Tons of videos on TH-cam are out there documenting this. I wouldn't recommend the military especially Amerikan military right now.
@@nelsonkiiru7252 I see your point of view but you should research about Black Americans who served many many years ago, it isn't just present day. Look up Red Summer of 1919. And I am a USAF Veteran. There are still many hindrances as well as progressions across the military branches.
@@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357 I get u but if one can avoid the military right now that would be a good advise. If u need to travel save up ur money from ur work to do that.
@@nelsonkiiru7252 You're correct but individuals join the military for various reasons. I had three distinctive ones: I didn't want to stay where I was living, I love travelling (and have a new job experience), and I wanted to return to University (which military pays for my University after I had served).
This was a great one Ranzo, thank you. Thoroughly enjoyed this session. Bill is a free spirit, I could tell from the beginning of the interview and you Ranzo had a great time with this one too🙌🏿 the energy looked and felt joyable 💥💥💥🎈
I can relate, happened to be leave for Japan as the O.J. Simpson trial was set to begin in America, not only was it not on tv's there, no news about America was on and I was perfectly content with it being just that way. I've traveled to a few countries, the luv and respect is tremendous but it also helps to have that level of luv and respect for self. If you show your azz here you will show your azz anywhere and you will get treated accordingly. So no matter where you go, there you are!
I love these sit-down interviews and how that allows the interviewee to get comfortable, be in their element and express their thoughts fluidly! Great questions and it's really motivating for me as someone who plans to live abroad :)
As retired Vet with over 22 years, transitioning the travel experience within the military into civilian life in another country isn't an easy thing to do.The military isn't for everyone, that's a given that we all know. It takes special people like Mr. Hall to sum it up with his own words....It's just a different version of living..(That) the military afforded the chance to see life in a different situation..I concur.
I always respect a guy like Bill with positive vibes. Favorite quote of the day 17:01 "first, do not come with pre-conceived ideas, if you get here open your mind to different things, don't be judgmental." So yeah his interview keeps me psyched. On the other hand, it always bumped me out whenever other foreigners that have been staying in Japan for 5 years, 8 years, maybe 15, and said "oh you'll see the dark side of Japan. I've been living here for something plus years, while you only been here for a couple of years, you're pretty much on a "honey moon period" you'll hit the wall sooner or later." I'm not saying that guy was wrong, but he messes up with your head a little bit. So it's better to find the best crowd that suits you and don't let other people tell you otherwise.
of course there’s a dark side to every country everybody have different experiences he didn’t mess with nobody head, he never said there wasn’t no racism or anything so?😂he didn’t say japan is like utopia or anything
Learned the *hard* way...if you're out to do something nobody else in your circle (family, friends, etc) have ever done and they say, "There's no money in that. You need to grow up and get a "real" job," you need to ignore them. *IGNORE THEM!* You'll save yourself a lot of grief. People will adjust...and meanwhile, you could end up "living a dream" like this guy!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Im from Bamma too... I also use to do graffiti... It's amazing how you've kept it alive for all these years... My man SANO is in California doing the same. You guys are my heroes.
My fellow HBCU Alum went to Japan for a visit 10 years ago. He hasn't returned. He's got a business in soulfood & as far as I can tell from his IG account, he's living his best life!
When I used to teach, I worked for awhile with a young English lady who had taught English in Japan for several years and she told me that teachers are very well-respected in that country. When she would walk into the classroom, the kids would stand up and bow to her. Very seldom was any child late. Their homework was always on done on time and no one ever misbehaved during the lesson. When her contract expired, she returned home and she told me that things were totally different from what she left behind. She didn't tell me what the pay was but from what she told me, Japan is the best country to be a teacher.
Within the first minute, I can guess that he is an English teacher. He spoke such easy to understand English that even I, who had been out of school for over 30 years, could understand him. If he had been my English teacher when I was in school, I would have improved a lot.
Just saw the Black Exp in Japan airbrush shirt. Nicely done. Also, I see you improved camera angkes, audio and logo. You going from Strength to Strength!
Very interesting interview, I enjoyed their interactions, I love people from all walks of life and people from different culture and background. We all bleed the same red when we are injured and our hearts still get broken the same way when we are hurt. Respect love and look out for each other my fellow brothers and sisters and God bless.
Woop woop Yokohama!!!!! I love your page!!!! I lived in Negishi from 2006-2008 and worked in Yokohama and miss it dearly!!! When you find your passion you will never work a day in your life!!!! 💜
I think most of the world find black Americans to be fascinating people - I know I find them fascinating. My heritage is black Jamaican, born and raised in the UK, but now living happily in The Netherlands. As a kid I played basketball. While at school I saw my very first Black Americans. It was a school baskeball team from Coachella in California. I just could not stop staring at them. I'm not sure what it was. Perhaps it was being close to an American accent without the TV, perhaps it was just seeing English speaking non Caribbean blacks. I was so fascinated I decided my first trip to the USA would be to Coachella. Years later I went with my girlfriend, who later turned out to be my wife to Coachella Valley as part of a driving holiday all along the west coast of America.
Yes it is. During the outbreak of covid i wished to move to South Korea or Japan. American's are rude and selfish. Now you add racist which that was always present.
Shout out to him for being from my hometown. His artwork is fantastic. Being Black anywhere is set for stereotypical adjustments. Kudos to you for doing this.💕🙏🏽✌️
I love this interview! One thing I'm thinking about is how to continue my career in Japan. I'm a software engineer, but the company I work at has a toxic and discriminatory culture. I am strongly planning to move to Japan, and am searching for possible freelance/business opportunities in Japan. This interview helped hearing someone kept their passion while making a living!
Same here. I been thinking moving to japan as well it’s one of the countries I want to move to career and life wise. Definitely hav to learn Japanese to be able to get around.
Japan's work environment is not based around meritocracy, it's favoritism most of the time, so I would check that out before making that big decision to move there.
for you to have a career in japan means your only goal is to be loyal to the boss... only loyalty will push you higher .. why? they expect you to be perfect so doing things perfectly is not seen as an advantage.. absolute loyalty and working extra hours is what is considered as career boost
I was only there for 3 years and I loved every day of it. I only came back to the states when I had an emergency. That was maybe once a year for a few days. Wish I could go back and live. Enjoy brother.
I visited Japan in 2006, and overall it was a wonderful experience. But I have to say to anyone who's going there you have to learn to language before you get there because they're not going to talk to you in English. When I did walk down the streets very few people stare at me. I felt more like a ghost than anything, but that's a good thing. I stayed mostly in the Narita/Tokyo area. When I was on the train (densha), older man would asked me if I was going to move and stay in Japan so they can present me to their daughter I was flattered. I also travel the northern part of Japan. Places like Sendai, Morioka and Nilgata. I really enjoyed them all, Nilgata was quaint and cozy, the type of town you see in a hallmark movie with Japanese touch. Morioka was picturesque it was like Colorado and Sweden mixed. But Sendai was my jam! Half metropolis/half suburban. It has Tokyo vibes without Tokyo population. I hope you get to experience Japan some day. I have to go to South Japan next time.
LAQueja Did you know that those norheast area used to belong to Emishi people until year 802? They were absorbed to yamato way too long time ago but I think you feel different atmosphere there. Simillar thing can be said for south Japan as well, especially southern kyushu which used to be Kumaso's territory. I hope you'll enjoy your trip anyway.
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Would of liked to had heard you better, your guest mic was good but yours was off
You know the timeline is not making sense. My son is 23, born in 1996. He joined the service in 1998. No way he lived in Japan for 23 years. You must had edited the film, he for the date or he's lying.
Man I really want to be on this show! Either in Fukuoka or Busan like really bad!
Don't know why think u sound a bit like a Jamaican
This guy is proof that traveling is sooooo good for the human soul ❤️
His dad says you can't make any money doing art. Parents like this ruin children dreams and they end up working a 9-5 for next 30 years they hate.
huggy68 agreed the way I see it do something you love doing and forget about the naysayers even if they happen to be your parents they may have the best advice because they have lived before you but sometimes you have to find your own way in life
You also have to think about the times he grew up in....you are showing your age by that comment.
@@chrisbullock6477 I know the times he grew up my family his age and older your missing my point. I've met many people with incredible gifts and dreams that work in a cubicle and can't wait until the weekend to escape their horrible job. You have 1 life don't waste it working for company doesn't give a shit about you.
Dream Killers....but it's not their fault, they were trained...
@@dkadwoa4114 facts and I would've been same way following "American Dream" lie if not certain people in my life and youtube.
I'm Japanese and find this channel to be absolutely fascinating!
Gammy Leddack you sure have a very negative opinion about people. Maybe your elders insults people not of your own race as well. Lol.
Its good to expand your perspective.
nellek970 wrong comment, u were probably after the one underneath
My parents told me something similar in the 80s, I said I wanted to 3D computer graphics and they were like 😕 ain’t no money in that. Probably the worst advice they ever gave me. Do not take career advice from people who hadn’t been in the job market for decades
preach!
Don't take advice from people that cannot understand math or science except at the most basic level. They'll never understand working with your brain instead of your back. For most of our people this is the mindset, if I can't see it or touch it. Its doesn't exist. Science is something we don't so you don't need to learn that stuff. But Jesus Christ is real, so we're going to believe that. Therefore no technology aspirations are supported. LMAO. Glad I didn't listen.
Exactly at minimum you'd be making alot of money in that field right now if not outright owning your own gaming company. It's like said take advice from non one figure it out yourself.
@@allen6924 There's a reason for that line of thinking.. We've been conditioned from day one..
I wouldn't go so far as to say don't take career advice from people who haven't been in the job market for decades. The thing is they love you and want you to succeed. That's primarily where that bad advice is coming from. Their advice totally disregards, that regardless of what the job market is, you have to grow as your own person and make your own mistakes, and learn from those mistakes. Their advice is trying to over protect you.
This man isn’t lying. I was stationed in Okinawa for four years. That’s been the best 4 years of my life. Talk about stress free living. They are also very cultured people. It’s a shame when you come back to your home and despise it. I would give an arm and leg to return.
When were you stationed there?
But you know when you where here you couldn’t wait to go back to the states. I’m here in Okinawa now and I love it but everyone else hates it and I just can’t wait to see when they go back lol
Tony Martins
I wish that you got Culturated in your Family, before you went overseas.z🥰
Im jelouse 😠 How is the crime rate there? Do they socialize with other humans there? How is the heart of the people out there? What's your definition of peaceful?
People leaving you alone and being non-social? Not being a smart ass just talking with you👍🏿
( curious because I don't like Los Angeles) People walk around with black hearts,meaning no empathy inside for mankind.
Thank you for saying that
I used to live in Okinawa too
Totally agree my friend
Another Black person in Japan getting getting treated with respect.. God Bless the Land of the Rising ☀
The Land of the rising? Chill there buddy
@@soulskull98 Japan's nickname is Land of the Rising Sun 🌞
@@soulskull98 That's what they're nickname is called.
@@GearZNet So why are you blessing Japan again? They dont even like Black people
@@soulskull98 Japan's a country with over 100 million people. Collective they're know to not f*ck with you if you're chill and not boisterous. And, just like any other place, there are people who like you and others who don't. Plenty of black people living their best lives in Japan; don't count the WHOLE country out.
Never thought I would see a guy from Alabama in this channel!
I'm a Japanese who grew up in Alabama for about 3 years. That experience was really precious and I'm so thankful to all the black dudes who treated me kind. It's a pity that I don't have any way to contact them though someday I'm planning to visit Alabama again.
Did you experience a lot of racism from the white people there?
I am just reading this... Marron whats your real name and where do you live in JAPAN? would love to link-up. I am living in Yokohama.
Alabama you say, you know why reverse cowgirl position was banned there, cause you don't turn you back on family. lmao
I'm Japanese who is living in New York. I've been living here 4years because of marriage to American guy.
I miss Japan every day, we have plans to move back to Japan in future for more great quality of life.
Noriko B hurry out!!!
oh give me a fucking break.. japanese who move to USA have higher relatie salaries, much much smaller suicide rate and much much higher self reported life satisfaction.. Japan is a great country but it's a really stressful life if you live in a city
@@chronokoks what ever works for you.... the culture is far less barbaric... the amount of respect is amazing there...
@@Yeah_eatsht barbaric? what do you even mean? what respect? the japanese are far more racist to foreigners than USA..my friend's son just recently returned from japan because he simply could not establishj a life there.. and he was college educated and had a japanese girlfriend (her family never aproved of their relationship). No Japan is not a good place for a foreigner at all
@@chronokoks I been here 18 years and its been VERY good for me. So, there you go.
I like this guy. He's a long-time resident of Japan, but hasn't changed a bit. I've tried to do that myself, and I've been here since 89. I agree with him about not missing the states. I go back sometimes, but it's changed so much that it's no longer the same country that I left. It feels weird because the land is the same, but the people have changed so much that I can't relate to them. Bill comes across like many guys I came across back in the day. Very outgoing, witty, and... I want to use the word charming, but that's not something another guy can call another guy. Maybe I better just end that at witty.
I haven't left the states and I have indeed witnessed the change. It is horrible. People are more self-centered, selfish, and rude. Not everyone but a lot. Wish my spouse and I could leave and live in Japan or South Korea. Very hard dealing with the rudeness here in the states. America has indeed changed.
Woah, his airbrushing skills are good.
I live in a rural Canadian area, and had a white child (around 5), ask me if my skin was brown, she was not being rude, but just asking, little kids are cool! It’s when they get older that’s when their parent’s and societal stupidness seeps in.
You should have told the kid that your skin is Earth camouflaged to blend you in with the Earth, and that brown is an Earth color and almost everything in nature is brown so that includes people. You have to educate self proclaimed "white" people on natural reality sometimes. Many of them are still deeply rooted in the racist paradigm invented by their ancestors.
And life experiences.
zthe stupidness sets in because education does not ( and in part parents are to blame as well ) demonstrate how the world evolved.
Stupid is one thing, ignorance is another.
I grew up as a minority in a primarily white area of London and it was not until I was much older did I understand this ugly wor(ld)d called racism.
I teach every day and boy do I make sure ALL kids and their parents know what it means and how to stamp it out!
Education is power in a word.
Ignorance comes from not wanting to accept... once being taught.
So true
rich Mck - You are lucky, I found out about racism at a the nice young age of somewhere between 5 & 7, when I was racially abused at school by an older white girl! Joy!
I am a US Air Force Security Police military veteran. I was station in Japan (Jan 92-Dec 94 Misawa Aomori prefecture), Korea, Philippines, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Wake Island and Marshall Islands.
I remember saying I didn't have any desire to go to Asia like 15 years ago..My husband went active duty and we've been in Okinawa for three years..We went to several asian countries..and I love Asia..been an awesome experience for our whole family..I love being able to walk around any time of day and not worry about getting murdered.
Murdered by who?
@@lefty206 do you live in America? It's not exactly the safest place to live.
What you said is real. It shouldn't be a big deal to walk around anytime day or night and not worry about something happening. You think it's like that everywhere but it's not. Good to know. Janice
Chicago is really safe now that our Infallible Imam Obama organized the community.
You must be from a really hood city
What do you miss about America?
NOT A MFKN THING.
I felt that in my SOUL
LMMFATFO
McKinley Roscoe me too....piss poor America
Bro anybody that travels a lot know there's nothing to miss about America.. Maybe getting a decent pay maybe the only thing good about my life in Florida. Everything is just when I can get my next vacation to hit somewhere in Latin America smh
So glad he's content and don't regret his decision.
"Make every place you go to your home!" Nicely said!
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@Lionel Jackson さん
お子さま３人ですか👨👩👧👦👦それはすばらしい✨２１年も住んでるあなたは日本人です(｡•̀ᴗ-)✧
A very positive gentleman. I think he could be successful just about anywhere he chooses to reside. I joined the military in 1960. My first tour of duty was an 18-month assignment on Guam. Guam wasn’t a good experience for me. The Guamanian people seemed to keep their distance from us Americans. I didn’t understand it at the time. Later, I surmised that in 1960 the people there were still getting over the horrors of the Japanese occupation of their country during World War II. While stationed on Guam, I got an opportunity to participate in a military track meet in Japan. As a result, I was able to stay in Japan for a week. I loved it there. The Japanese people were very friendly to us blacks. While there I ate at a soul food restaurant. I had some collards, chitterlings and corn bread. It blew my mind. During the 60s, in America, we black folks were still experiencing Jim Crow. The schools in America were still segregated and Klansmen were still parading around in their sheets. After being in Japan for a week, I learned that there were a lot more friendlier places in the world than my home in America. Currently, I’ve been living in Thailand for the past 16-years. You couldn’t drag me out of here. I hope to one day travel to Japan again. I’m sure the culture there has changed quite a bit from when I was last there in 1961.
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Hello, are you any where near chiang mai as I am going there to visit a friends. They tell me it’s beautiful
Kimberly Harvey - I live in the Bangkok province which is nearly 700 kilometers/430 miles south of Chiangmai. I haven’t traveled to Chiangmai in nearly ten years. It’s a nice place and the weather is more pleasant there than in Bangkok. The transportation system is a lot better in Bangkok than in other areas in Thailand. However, during recent times, I’ve read about farmers in that area being involved in illegally burning off their land in preparation to plant new crops. As a result, this has caused unbearable air pollution. In addition, due to the recent coronavirus in China, this perhaps isn’t the most convenient time to travel. Thailand is a favorite locale for Chinese citizens to travel to. If you decide to continue your trip, take precautions: wear a mask and wash your hands often with hot water and soap. Also, most hotels and major tourist locations employee staff that are conversant in English. The language barrier can be a headache. I traveled to China in August. I downloaded one of those language translators onto my phone. That was helpful. I can’t say that I’m fluent in the Thai language but I can hold my own. I can also read and write the language. Keep in mind, Thailand is the only country in Far East Asia that was never occupied by a Western power. They weren’t forced to learn English by an occupying country. I’ll sum this up by saying, there’s a reason Thailand is referred to as the Land of Smiles. Thais are a lovely people. Wishing you an enjoyable and safe trip.
Mr. Patterson, thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly with your responses I am grateful for the information. I will be delaying my travel until June due to work commitments now . However , I still intend to visit friends during that time period. Your advice and detailed explanation is really appreciated.
Respectfully,
Kimberly
You can tell he's really genuine and down to earth wishing him the very best in Japan ❤️
This guy is like so many brothers I know, talented, smart, and successful despite the odds
Just spent 11 years stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. I am positive I saw some of his work while there. Can't express how much I really miss being in Japan. Would go back in a heart beat.
One day this is my goal. The 3 weeks I stayed in japan changed my whole outlook on the rest of the world. America is dead
I wanted to be a veterinary but my mom said no and wouldn't let me go to a veterinary HS I wanted to go to. Parents don't always know best follow your own heart and desires!
Yes! I host events for teens & often have to caution parents against being "dream stealers".
@@VinnigsSpinTheBlock it's obvious you live in a fantasy world! Your comments are asinine and super presumptive. The real world is full of "maybes", chances and risk. There are no guarantees for yourself or your children you can have a $100,000 college fund, have paid for private school and your child decides to start a business or be a bum. One of my kids wants to be an engineer and the other a nurse and that is what they are on the path to do.
I wouldn't miss America either if i was living in Japan
Have you been outside of the U.S.?
@@missm2277 i don't live in the US thank God I live in the UK
Japan is awesome but US is good too. It has problems, but I’d rather live in US than U.K and I’m from UK lol 😂
@@andrewh4806 neither country us or uk ain't that good either you have great satan in the us and greater satan for the uk
@@leroyyoung6614 Now that Brexit has finally happened, let's see what difference that will make.
I knew it! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 When Ranzo asked, “what do you miss about America”, my brother said, jokingly “nothing”! 👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾
The Kamakura Gardener, I know what he said, but bro has to miss some of that Southern/Alabama cooking. He looks to enjoy good food. Nothing like Southern cookin'.
jdstep97: I’ll bet the brother can cook Alabama dishes any day! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
jdstep97 you obviously don’t know what he said.
Because you keep talking like he eluded to missing America.
Which he doesn’t.
Does not miss America.
He does not miss America.
Amerikkka: Muhammad Ali: Whose my opposer when I want freedom
Whose my opposer when I want justice
Whose my opposer when I want to live
You want me to fight in some other country against poor brown people when this country wouldnt even stand up for me in mine?
These same white men always talk about how racist other countries are when theyve never been there, but we know the truth. The biggest racist countries are white and european ones who chase us, who murder us, who lock us up in jail, who constantly bug us because of our skin. Aint no vietnamese ever called me a n...r.
Reggie Angus big facts!!!
"What do you miss about America": "NOTHING" !!! LMAO ✋🙌
Real talk!
Same thing!!
Life is so short! “You can’t be so serious about everything “.
Just talked to him the other day. Bill's a great dude! As a DJ in Japan, I had the honor of working with him on many occasions, as well as rocking his artwork. He is one of the nicest!
Fellow Alabamian here!!! :D. I was pleasantly surprised to find out you are from Alabama!! I love Japan too and plan to live there when I am older. I definitely will watch more from this channel.
He has a good spirit. You can see his heart in his smile ☺☺☺🤗🤗🤗
Love this brother's energy, very genuine.
If you love what you do, have a good attitude about life, you will be happy anywhere.
Bro not if you care about your fellow humans. There's not a single person that has a heart that's happy in America right now with this much death and despair. But your point is still valid.
Not here in these Trash 🗑 United States 🇺🇸
I'm from Alabama too and I can tell by his accent exactly where he is from lol. Linguistics are pretty interesting.
Thanks for giving me hope in become a artist Japan lol!
@@VinnigsSpinTheBlock And you dont pay my bills. I'm a big girl, I got a family and I'm a personal assistant to a german art dealer. something tells me im going to be okay don't you think?
@28:40: "...If I had never joined the military, I would probably still be in Alabama..." Let that sink in.
But the military is known for gross human right abuses. Men and women being raped and all that. Tons of videos on TH-cam are out there documenting this. I wouldn't recommend the military especially Amerikan military right now.
I have a similar experience to this man. I have just posted my comment explaining. Such a coincidence!!
@@nelsonkiiru7252 I see your point of view but you should research about Black Americans who served many many years ago, it isn't just present day. Look up Red Summer of 1919. And I am a USAF Veteran. There are still many hindrances as well as progressions across the military branches.
@@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357 I get u but if one can avoid the military right now that would be a good advise. If u need to travel save up ur money from ur work to do that.
@@nelsonkiiru7252 You're correct but individuals join the military for various reasons. I had three distinctive ones: I didn't want to stay where I was living, I love travelling (and have a new job experience), and I wanted to return to University (which military pays for my University after I had served).
That guy in Montgomery air brushed my shirt too. I was stationed in Gulfport Miss
I need to go out to Japan at least once
Wonderful interview. You help one to see that we have choices and opportunities to live abroad. Thank you.
This was a great one Ranzo, thank you. Thoroughly enjoyed this session. Bill is a free spirit, I could tell from the beginning of the interview and you Ranzo had a great time with this one too🙌🏿 the energy looked and felt joyable 💥💥💥🎈
I can relate, happened to be leave for Japan as the O.J. Simpson trial was set to begin in America, not only was it not on tv's there, no news about America was on and I was perfectly content with it being just that way. I've traveled to a few countries, the luv and respect is tremendous but it also helps to have that level of luv and respect for self. If you show your azz here you will show your azz anywhere and you will get treated accordingly. So no matter where you go, there you are!
Awesome interview...I appreciate his honesty. His transparency will help many! Bless him forever Always! 🤗
Great episode! :-) Nice to hear about Bill's experiences.
It would be interesting to hear from one of his kids!
I love these sit-down interviews and how that allows the interviewee to get comfortable, be in their element and express their thoughts fluidly! Great questions and it's really motivating for me as someone who plans to live abroad :)
This video gave me wisdom I wasn’t expecting. Thanks!
As retired Vet with over 22 years, transitioning the travel experience within the military into civilian life in another country isn't an easy thing to do.The military isn't for everyone, that's a given that we all know. It takes special people like Mr. Hall to sum it up with his own words....It's just a different version of living..(That) the military afforded the chance to see life in a different situation..I concur.
The interviewer is very good, asks good questions and actually listens.
It's up to you, to make where ever you are your home. Sound advice! Wish him well with all of his endeavors!
most people dont miss what they leave ...no matter what it is..esp if its not working for ya...its simple..go where you must to be happy...period
When I live in Japan and if bump into this gentleman, I'm going to ask him if I can adopt him to be my father ❤ 🤣
He seems so sweet and fun!
He reminds me of my dad and my uncle Curtis. He is so sweet and kind hearted.
It's really good to see that you enjoy doing interviews, hope you don't stop. Greetings
Great video. I came across your channel a few days ago, & so far am enjoying and learning from some interesting people. Thanks for sharing!
I always respect a guy like Bill with positive vibes.
Favorite quote of the day 17:01 "first, do not come with pre-conceived ideas, if you get here open your mind to different things, don't be judgmental." So yeah his interview keeps me psyched.
On the other hand, it always bumped me out whenever other foreigners that have been staying in Japan for 5 years, 8 years, maybe 15, and said "oh you'll see the dark side of Japan. I've been living here for something plus years, while you only been here for a couple of years, you're pretty much on a "honey moon period" you'll hit the wall sooner or later."
I'm not saying that guy was wrong, but he messes up with your head a little bit. So it's better to find the best crowd that suits you and don't let other people tell you otherwise.
of course there’s a dark side to every country everybody have different experiences he didn’t mess with nobody head, he never said there wasn’t no racism or anything so?😂he didn’t say japan is like utopia or anything
Learned the *hard* way...if you're out to do something nobody else in your circle (family, friends, etc) have ever done and they say, "There's no money in that. You need to grow up and get a "real" job," you need to ignore them. *IGNORE THEM!* You'll save yourself a lot of grief. People will adjust...and meanwhile, you could end up "living a dream" like this guy!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
These videos are life affirming ❤️🌞
Im from Bamma too... I also use to do graffiti... It's amazing how you've kept it alive for all these years... My man SANO is in California doing the same. You guys are my heroes.
@Doffy Rob No it's not its an art form. It's in museums
This was a great interview very positive for those who dare to explore.!!!!
My fellow HBCU Alum went to Japan for a visit 10 years ago. He hasn't returned. He's got a business in soulfood & as far as I can tell from his IG account, he's living his best life!
@Moni Star I think it's tokyoramses
When I used to teach, I worked for awhile with a young English lady who had taught English in Japan for several years and she told me that teachers are very well-respected in that country. When she would walk into the classroom, the kids would stand up and bow to her. Very seldom was any child late. Their homework was always on done on time and no one ever misbehaved during the lesson. When her contract expired, she returned home and she told me that things were totally different from what she left behind. She didn't tell me what the pay was but from what she told me, Japan is the best country to be a teacher.
Within the first minute, I can guess that he is an English teacher. He spoke such easy to understand English that even I, who had been out of school for over 30 years, could understand him.
If he had been my English teacher when I was in school, I would have improved a lot.
Just saw the Black Exp in Japan airbrush shirt. Nicely done. Also, I see you improved camera angkes, audio and logo. You going from Strength to Strength!
Having been overseas I understand all that he is talking about, I love this video seeing someone who has been around the park twice...
So cool.😎
Hi brother from AL.I live in Gulf Shores AL. I really would like to visit Japan. Thanks BEJ
You rock dude! Your attitude and overall outlook inspire me to do better and " branch out"
Another great interview!
Watching this video, really makes me wanna keep pushing my learning of Japanese :) great one !
Very interesting interview, I enjoyed their interactions, I love people from all walks of life and people from different culture and background. We all bleed the same red when we are injured and our hearts still get broken the same way when we are hurt. Respect love and look out for each other my fellow brothers and sisters and God bless.
Good vid. I'm hoping to be in Japan this year...
Another great interview... Thank you for the insights.
I definitely feel you on the opening comment! Thank you for sharing!
Woop woop Yokohama!!!!! I love your page!!!! I lived in Negishi from 2006-2008 and worked in Yokohama and miss it dearly!!! When you find your passion you will never work a day in your life!!!! 💜
Like the new BEJ graphics intro
I think most of the world find black Americans to be fascinating people - I know I find them fascinating. My heritage is black Jamaican, born and raised in the UK, but now living happily in The Netherlands. As a kid I played basketball. While at school I saw my very first Black Americans. It was a school baskeball team from Coachella in California. I just could not stop staring at them. I'm not sure what it was. Perhaps it was being close to an American accent without the TV, perhaps it was just seeing English speaking non Caribbean blacks. I was so fascinated I decided my first trip to the USA would be to Coachella. Years later I went with my girlfriend, who later turned out to be my wife to Coachella Valley as part of a driving holiday all along the west coast of America.
Another inspirational one, love these
Wow ! Thank You For the insights and wisdom Bill Sensei ! 😎😁😊 Ranzo Sama! You ask the best questions ! Thank You Very Much !
It's cool to see how the Japanese mannerisms seep into his language.
I wish I lived in Japan....been there twice, and it's a beautiful place!
I would have loved to see him out and about speaking Japanese.
" A different version of living" ! Great interview ! A model for living in any country .
Great great video my brother's thank you for the inside keep them coming 🤟🏿✊🏿💪🏿👍🏿👌🏿
This was a very interesting interview, and you’re really a good listener! I would wanna talk to you all day long 😂
Notification squad, PRESENT. Watching!💓23 years, wow...
I can't wait to get back to Japan the vibe is so exclusive no lie 👌
I'm mad motivated!!!!!!
"GREAT" interview, Ranzo!!! Enjoyed this one...
Excellent interview
Keep grinding bro.
I'm latino living in japan ,I print Kimono and Under Kimono called jiban and i have to say that japan is the most nice place on earth,
Love this man's energy, very positive!!
Great interview!
Yup, this is like even way more relevant now..black people in America just cannot get a break at all
Yes it is. During the outbreak of covid i wished to move to South Korea or Japan. American's are rude and selfish. Now you add racist which that was always present.
What a cool dood. What awesome hearing all his stories and experiences.
Very good interview man very good job 👌
Shout out to him for being from my hometown. His artwork is fantastic. Being Black anywhere is set for stereotypical adjustments. Kudos to you for doing this.💕🙏🏽✌️
I love this interview! One thing I'm thinking about is how to continue my career in Japan. I'm a software engineer, but the company I work at has a toxic and discriminatory culture. I am strongly planning to move to Japan, and am searching for possible freelance/business opportunities in Japan. This interview helped hearing someone kept their passion while making a living!
I would encourage you to do it. You will love it
Same here. I been thinking moving to japan as well it’s one of the countries I want to move to career and life wise. Definitely hav to learn Japanese to be able to get around.
Japan's work environment is not based around meritocracy, it's favoritism most of the time, so I would check that out before making that big decision to move there.
@@2-_-B-_-continued Thank you! I'm doing research on it and any advice helps
for you to have a career in japan means your only goal is to be loyal to the boss... only loyalty will push you higher .. why? they expect you to be perfect so doing things perfectly is not seen as an advantage.. absolute loyalty and working extra hours is what is considered as career boost
I was only there for 3 years and I loved every day of it. I only came back to the states when I had an emergency. That was maybe once a year for a few days. Wish I could go back and live. Enjoy brother.
Why don't you go back?
I visited Japan in 2006, and overall it was a wonderful experience. But I have to say to anyone who's going there you have to learn to language before you get there because they're not going to talk to you in English. When I did walk down the streets very few people stare at me. I felt more like a ghost than anything, but that's a good thing. I stayed mostly in the Narita/Tokyo area. When I was on the train (densha), older man would asked me if I was going to move and stay in Japan so they can present me to their daughter I was flattered. I also travel the northern part of Japan. Places like Sendai, Morioka and Nilgata. I really enjoyed them all, Nilgata was quaint and cozy, the type of town you see in a hallmark movie with Japanese touch. Morioka was picturesque it was like Colorado and Sweden mixed. But Sendai was my jam! Half metropolis/half suburban. It has Tokyo vibes without Tokyo population. I hope you get to experience Japan some day. I have to go to South Japan next time.
LAQueja Did you know that those norheast area used to belong to Emishi people until year 802? They were absorbed to yamato way too long time ago but I think you feel different atmosphere there. Simillar thing can be said for south Japan as well, especially southern kyushu which used to be Kumaso's territory. I hope you'll enjoy your trip anyway.
"Don't send me oversea"
Ended up in Korea then Japan.
Ironic.
in these times in North America where there's so much bad news, this is a great channel to hear positive and real stories. thanks
I love that answer, NOTHING 😆😂😁🤣😁😁🤣. Fabulous interview.
I love that his favorite character is dash from the incredibles.