As a Japanese, I would like to apologize to everyone who had a bad experience in Japan. Every country has good people and bad people, but when I see my mother, who doesn't speak English at all, giving directions to foreigners at the station or in the city, I am kind to those who are in trouble. I thought I'd make it. Japan is a nice place. There are anime and shrines. From a high school student in Tokyo. ps Chainsaw Man and Boku no Kokoro no Yanai Yatsu are recommended anime that will be broadcast in the future.
From someone in the UK, thank you very much. Japan really does look like a wonderful place to be, and honestly it’s one of my heart‘s biggest desires to live there someday. what’s it like being a high school student in Tokyo versus you think the countryside? I can only imagine how big a difference in Japan it is between the school and university world and the job world. For us here in the UK, it can sometimes be quite big especially if you are not prepared for it or in the right sector, but feels unimaginably massive in Japan. I am a big fan of your countries classical culture, as well as your popular culture including anime and language, but obviously the working hours versus how much pay there is and a possible long-term language barrier are one of the top things that stop me and the vast majority of the rest of us from trying to make it in Japan, on top of all the bureaucracy. I would love to work in Japan’s artistic entertainment sector, but unless they chose the right one, the work life balance could be a disaster and could achieve better in another country. Japan feels like the place where my heart resides, but it’s a big barrier when all of the higher paying jobs with less stressful possible working hours are in other countries. I’ve got to say though, if it wasn’t for all of that, I really would love to work in the animation industry if not the gaming industry. And I have the qualifications to do it now. Good luck to you in high school. I hope it is a wonderful time for you.
The man from the UK talking about having to clean his boss's garden and the street in front of his boss's house needs to report him. This sounds like power harassment, which is way too common in Japan.
@@caduguardrailkingowo Probably true. Foreigners are less likely to put up with stuff and they voice their concerns. Japanese however are most likely just to put up with it because it's part of their culture of not being confrontational. Of courtesy depending in what it is and the person, they will speak out but in general Japanese people are known for working hard for less pay. This also spews into the reason why they are less likely to speak out.
If you have a problem doing that for your boss then you need to check yourself, he's already doing you a favor by putting food on your table and you can't do that small of a favor him, it's not like he's asking you to wipe his ass or anything. Too many of you wanna get paid for slackness
Yeah Japan always needs more IT people, and David seems to be one of the norms of people trying to get into the country. But as we’ve seen, a lot of people still try and go via the easier route first off by doing English language teaching, although it feels like that will be hard to do considering the fact that you have to be able to teach in the first place and perhaps we flew into the Japanese language. However I imagine there are other ways to get around it if they can perhaps do more of a cultural exchange option with a company rather than a straight up language teaching of English. IT is definitely A popular way to get into Japan, but when it comes to jobs in computers, it definitely seemslike it’s one of the big sectors where you are almost certain to get too many long hours. Not unless you’re at a company that almost exclusively hires a lot of foreigners who wouldn’t except those kinds of conditions. I just couldn’t do that. Would love to live in Japan, but I also want to enjoy my time there and have expendable income, so unless I can find a job that actually does pay it’s worth without draining me of all of my free time, it just wouldn’t be worth it for me unless there was many years in the future.
I like that you got a Brit and American black dudes. Doesn’t matter your nationality, both got the same experiences because of their race. Hopefully since there are more foreigners and mixed race people in Japan, it gets better with the discrimination. At least they don’t seem to mind it too much considering they still live there.
@@alastor8091 "Better representation".....How exactly?......Most American's don't live in the south. A larger share of Americans live in big industrial cities like Cali, Philly, New York etc......There's nothing wrong with saying there is more to America than just the big states/cities.....but southerners are always acting like little kids wanting attention all the time. smh
@@kninezbanks better representation as in just better people to interact with. Now if you want the AVERAGE, then sure, go rub shoulders with a city rat. I take you're not form the South?
🗣️ - It is because the guy in the black shirt is an African American.... African Americans don't feel like they are second class to anyone, African Americans except to be treated respectfully... Unfortunately, the Africans and the UK blacks feel that they don't deserve first class respect when they travel abroad... That's the "energy" that you are recognizing.... Understand ?! 💯
Yea I had the same experiences basically. tokyo, I got told several times by people I'd meet once they warm up that they are scared of black people etc. and when I ask why "becuase you are big and strong" if I say what about tall muscular white guys they don't have a response lol. Osaka area totally different. Guys would walk up to me and want me to go drinking with them. I lived in Kanto never had that happen. like first week in Osaka that happened a few times. no actual racism in tokyo, just that slight discrimination but it's the lightest version of it that's more annoying or hurtful the longer it happens. at first you can just sweep it under the rug when you are on vacation, but when you live there it can bug you a bit over time. Still like Japan more than America lol.
I agree with you, I’m half American from Tokyo and people still find it hard to approach me because of my appearance. The discrimination is vague but it hurts when you start to notice. Thank you for sharing your experience!!
@@arsenioseslpodcast3143 Well, that's what people say.. but I kind of feel that's just an excuse. Because Many Japanese don't think that way even if they never had experience with others. Also, I grew up in a city with really no Asians and I never thought badly about them... I think many people who like Japan give them the benefit of the doubt like that, but to me that is kind of like insulting to the majority of Japan that aren't that naive to be racist etc.
@@dbarthecoo hey I got a question, is it really only black people that get discriminated there? Wondering cause Im white and Id like to live in Japan in the Future after my uni
@@tristian14 no, other asians like chinese and South korean... AS a white person you will have it best out of foreigners, but their are some people that don't like White people there, however even as a black person, the discrimination isn't blunt... it's more silent aside from them saying they are scared of black people... it will just be little things you have to be able to read the room for blacks. You won't have a problem, even the percentage of Japanese that don't like white people... usually it will be some guys or girls that don't like the special treatment white people get that don't like white people.. but those are usually people that have been abroad, or are like interested in hip-hop. I think half of the discimination in japan is because other foreigners have diluted them.If you want to study trhere go for it.. you won't regret it, just be careful who you make friends with, some will only be friends with you to study english, some girls only will date you because they think it looks cool to date a white guy (some are like that for black guys/ womenas well.) and some people will only be friends with you because you are a foreigner, just do your best to avoid fake friendships and dating and you will have a good time. set your expectations that it isn't perfect though and you won't be disappointed.
Was it more or less the same? Considering unless they were tourists to the area would think that the locals would’ve been more desensitised after all these years to perhaps black people being in the area and wouldn’t be bothered as much?
@@danielwhyatt3278 nothing to do with race in japan, in japan youre either japanese or youre not, a blonde norwegian would face the same discrimination a black guy would feel
@@waNErBOY I live in Japan as well and my Caucasian friends have mentioned that they have not delt with any of the garbage that I've been through. So yes, it most definitely has to do with race.
I know it's not the same as I'm a white foreigner living in Korea. But I can totally relate to that guy when he said, "trains are 90% of the drama." All my worst experiences have happened on the train! I've had 2 old men yell at me and curse me out just for being a foreigner (and I was just sitting quietly by myself minding my own business both times). I've also been followed and harassed (men moving to sit next to me and trying to touch me). Also, drunk ppl are always on the train late at night, so I've seen ppl puking and passed out so many times. The train is the worst! I take the bus whenever I can for this reason alone!
@@issaczeok190 The NYC subway is more like a circus. Everyone is a spectator except for the few that decide to put on a show for the rest. It's basically apples to oranges in this comparison
Jesse, it would be really interesting to hear about the difference between foreigner discrimination and black discrimination. I thought your friends' descriptions were perceptive and well-informed, and I got a lot out of it. Thanks!
@@paulpujeter6340 in example: i (white european woman) visited Japan a few years ago and faced some weird situations because i'm a foreigner. While i was there i met a black guy from the US and from the stories he told, he was generally treated less well than I. There was a situation in which people were literally closing their doors as soon as they saw him.
as a black person, hearing black stories ab japan helps me the most. even if ima be there for 4 months, i wanna be aware of what ill prolly experience. fire vid
Take care though. Just don’t tap people on the shoulder, I was a tourist there and one who was a flyer distributor, tap me which lead me a state of shock because I wasn’t aware. No matter who they are; they shouldn’t tap someone on their shoulder unless you know each other.
@@nophoto2393What happens if the person is wearing headphones? Happened to me the other day. The guy had dropped something so I returned it to him but he couldn’t hear me calling for him. Tapping him on the shoulder did startle him but it got his attention and he got his belongings back
I LOVED this video. It's really, really great to see interviews of life in Japan; especially about experiences of other foreigners like myself. You and TAKASHii from Japan are doing great work.
Japanese people are friendly, but as a foreigner after dating someone from Japan for 7 years. I realized how they use their kindness as a shield. And keep their own opinions to themselves, or until they hangout and talk among friends. That's when I notice the racial comments and opinions come out. Especially superficial comments of the persons color of their skin and looks. Japanese people are still kind no question, just sharing from my experience.
Yeah they're totally fake and they justify it by "being kind" to you, but it's still totally fake, because it means they're gonna lie to you about stuff. Like if you ask them a direct question, are you racist? Or, do you talk behind my back? Of course they're gonna deny it everytime. They can't be straight up and just say how it is. For me personally, I would respect you a lot more if you be honest and just tell me, yes I do actually talk about you behind your back. I don't appreciate you lying to my face that you don't just "to be kind" to me. Yeah hell no, f off with that. And that's why I don't like them cos they're all like that. Like 99%. So I guess that means I'm racist against them now. But it is what it is
Exactly.!!! My step kids are half Japanese and it's true. Kindness is a shield, they only speak negatively when they have private time with other Japanese people.
This is the best video to date about the black experience in Japan imo. Two very charismatic and insightful gentlemen. They kept it real while also highlighting the good things
Seems like these two gentlemen have adapted very well. They take living in Japan as an experience. If you have a great attitude and try to understand I think you can live almost anywhere. Japan is like no other country!
I often ponder this homogenous thing... if someone with a different skin colour was to go to the most remote parts on Nigeria, they would be met with bright smiles and curiosity. Maybe some touching from kids again with bright smiles and curiosity. Definitely with warmth and interest. Makes me think that being a homogeneous country isn't enough of a reason for whatever we are calling the experience of foreigners in these countries.
@@sovl2178 My comment was regarding Nigeria. I'm not sure I get your point. Tribalism may exist but that doesn't make it right. The same goes for racism. Are we to excuse racism because a people are homogeneous? You would agree that we shouldn't, right?
These guys are genuinely awesome. Mad vibes and very insightful stories. It's crazy how polite Japanese can be but also how open they are with the xenophobia lmao. I've only been to Japan once and as a Malay-Australian who wore a face mask, thankfully i didn't face much discrimination. It sucks to think good dudes like these can experience shit, but hey same thing happens when i go back to my own native country in Malaysia for not being 'asian' enough to some :D
I was also in Japan for 4 years and everything that they are saying it 100% correct. lol The worst part for me was people wanting to touch your skin or your hair. Some did it without even asking... was super weird like you are not a human in a way. They do it from a curiosity point of view so you can't really be offended though but at the same time, as a human being, you are like getting your nose pickers out of my hair yo. lmao WTF!!! I miss Japan though, an amazing place. You know the best thing I can say is after living all over the world, I like Japan most because there is obvious racism everywhere but in Japan, they do it more out of curiosity or ignorance and wanting to learn about you than an already aware state of judgment on you. I hope that makes sense...
@Herrcampzalot I miss Japan also. I had. Few bad experiences, but overall Japan is very safe from what I've experienced. I miss eating yakiniku and Yaki soba :).
The things I noticed about Japan that the drama usually only happens in the train, regardless of gender and skin color. Everytime I hear a controversy from Japan, the train is always involved 💀
It’s a heartache to see how people underestimated themselves. Those who said they are not beautiful are so beautiful imo. It makes me realize how i’m so rude to myself. Thanks for this video 😊
Man, I love living here and definitely can relate to what the young men spoke about. People here are usually real chill but if I am standing out by myself in the hood I get nothing but stares. Still, I just keep it real and keep it movin'.
It’s crazy thinking about it now since I was stationed in Okinawa and some of my best friends were native. Can’t say I experienced anything bad since when I traveled to the mainland I was with my Okinawan friends. Even in Korea, no one was scared of me or rude. Goes to show that exposure to the right people can definitely change someone’s views.
Um I’m stationed in Misawa, which is on the Northern mainland. Okinawa is so Americanized and mixed, it’s not even worth comparing. I’ve had few bad experiences up here, but Tokyo seems to be where we experienced the most racism and discrimination.
Love it! These young men were so personable, real, gentlemanly, that almost cried from love and respect. All of you deserve kudos! Thank you! Peace and blessings...
I just found your channel and I absolutely love it! I cannot get over the fact nobody speaks on the train in Japan 🤯 That's wild!! I'm from NY, and I can't even begin to imagine what a silent train is like.
Interesting to hear about the unspoken rules of etiquette (train, etc). Please make a video on that when you can. It would be really helpful for foreigners (like my self) when visiting. Thank you. Great video!
This was a great video! Love the different perspectives and hearing about experiences in different countries (they aren’t just taking a vacation but have employment and live there).
I have heard from many foreigner friends that Osaka is so much better overall. I live here and have for almost 10 years, and love the fact that I am treated kindly by most people I actually engage. I have had some drunks try to start things, but nothing serious.
I feel bad for them on trains. That sounds like a lousy experience but I'm glad they seem to have good attitudes about it all and keep on going. Great video!
I'm currently living in Tokyo. And agree with their perspective. Also could immediately tell Bryan was from The SF Bay Area. The cadence is unmistakable. Great vid with chill vibes🤟🏿. (I will say discrimination against Black people in Japan, doesn't feel as malicious. It's apparent but there's a different intent IMO)
Yeah I could totally tell as well. It doesn’t matter whether you are white or black, you could immediately tell from just how they physically express themselves (before even talking) that our chat was from the UK and the other was from the SF area of the US.😆 Based on what you’ve seen, have you noticed there is a similar level of discrimination with lack of exposure and understanding towards disabled people? it’s obviously not easy at school when you are mentally different, and thankfully Japan has actually created quite a good amount of animated movies that have beautifully emotionally express this, but what about physically? it feels like those obviously within the expressive media, arts and entertainment sectors are more open to others who are different, but what about general society? i’ve heard that things have been slowly getting better, but also that there is a stigma that’s still their surrounding people with physical disabilities who don’t just blend in with everyone else! have you noticed any of this while living there? I don’t have a physical disability but I am slightly higher on the autistic spectrum, and do worry that I might struggle to adapt or perhaps be noticed as being more different than I already am as being white, creating more barriers if I was to ever move to Japan, especially Tokyo.
I love your videos! Make more videos on this topic please, I really want to visit Japan but as a black woman I have some fears. Love from Brazil ❤️❤️🇧🇷🇧🇷
Had to watch this. I’m going to Japan this weekend and I’m truly excited about the trip, but I’m also kinda nervous about how people will interact with me because I’m black.
It makes sense that most of the drama takes place on trains. Everyone uses the train which means there is an increased chance of meeting unsavory characters.
If you're Black and you move to Japan, I highly recommend Osaka. The people are better to black foreigners. Tokyo is great to visit and even stay for 2 to 3 weeks, but I wouldn't suggest long term.
I wish to visit Japan at some point, but I feel like I have to learn the language before visiting. It's just a rule for me. I've only learned Hiragana so far, and Katakana already seems more difficult. it's easier to remember in some way though. I absolutely love Japan.
I dislike how some people treat people of African descent or darker complexion people around the world. Has if were the most dangerous people on earth. And act like lighter skin complexion are good and safe people.
Well they did literally genocide all the whites in Haiti and Rhodesia, are well underway in south africa, and are doing their best to do it in the west also.
Because we see how you react when we say racial slurs at you. you guys assault people and cry “racism”. we know how it is we know behavior patterns work and you guys wanna suppress the truth about that.
Cute, interview.Good energy. As a Black man in Osaka it is a different vibe. As a Black Buddhist priest, a musician, the only Black Komuso, I travel in different circles, than the Average “brother” it has been almost all positive.
As a bi-racial (african american & white) female who currently lives in Florida, but was born in the north east US, and adopted by Jamaican parents... who lived in England for several years before coming to the US, AND has also visited several areas of Japan, I can tell you that it was one of the best experiences of my life. When I was in the NE US, nobody in my neighboorhood looked anything like me and we were probably 1 of 2 "ethnic* familes around. Moving to Florida, there wasnt much difference. Luckily, I've never personally faced any challenges when it came to race or "being different" growing up. That didnt come up until connecting with my birth mother (white) and my two half-siblings (also white) about 3 yrs ago. During my short time in Japan, it was a breath of fresh air. Everyone that I encountered was nice, respectful, accommodating, and I didn't feel that I was looked at or treated any differently than anyone else. Customer service was top notch and I always felt welcomed and safe. 💕 I cant wait until i go back!!
as a person of color,when I travel I see myself as a person first,if I meet someone who feels uncomfortable becaouse of my color or what ever miss information thats in their head.i dont attribute that to the country but to that individual.there always be man & woman of good will worldwide,so I dont wast my time with stupidity,am only on this earth for a short time.
I come from a tiny village in northern Greenland, and I have been to Denmark and Spain, and I can honestly say that even Tokyo, the biggest city on Earth, made me feel safer than Denmark, one of the supposedly happiest places. Walking around in back alleys in Tokyo, looking for those small restaurants and bars, in pitch black hours felt safer than walking on Strøget (THE busiest shopping area) in Copenhagen in the middle of the day.
The image of black people in japan by the local is what they learn from the nigerian immigrant in roppongi. They do have bad image since they work in night life , scamming bar and alcohol makes people interesting. At least this is what my distant relative who live and work in japan since 90s tell me.
The cleaning part is normal in Norway, Netherlands, Sweden, Finland and Denmark children learn in kindergarten around 1yrs old which is when they start..
Compare to Korea, Japan is gold. 2 months I regularly traveled by train from Songdo-Incheon to Seoul, and I have like 20 videos of sitting in fully overcrowded train and next to me are 2 free seats. Everywhere else people standing. *I am white young caucasian boy from Slovakia
I’m black, but I haven’t felt very very much negative since I’ve been here. I dated many women here of different ages. Only been stop by cops 1 times In shibuya. My experience has been great except for work life
Yakuza is actually better than the police in Japan, for example your daughter is kidnapped, NEVER go to the police, ALWAYS go to the Yakuza, you can easily contact them in some of the pubs, the police takes months before doing any action or getting any leads, the Yakuza only in 2 or 3 days they'll catch the kidnapper and even ask you what YOU want them to do with the kidnapper/thief/assaulter or whatever.
@@QWERTY-gp8fd Depends, if you're a foreigner then nothing really happen to you, if you're a Japanese citizen on the other hand, then you might wanna watch your back
I truly enjoyed this video I am grateful for the content and I hope my experience in Japan next month will be a pleasant one although with all of the content that I have seen it does not indicate that it will be as positive as I would hope it will be
Wow fam, that was really cool video, at the same time, I have to say, just be proud of who you are, and that don't worry about racist people at all. Love from 🇨🇦
Third comment in a row but I heard that middle-aged men in trains are comparable to the “Karen” stereotype. Especially the businessmen. Watch out for those, they think real high of themselves. 😂
I want a spin-off with these 3 so badly. The energy here is so fun and I really enjoy all three of you guys
Yes they all need to do a pt.2. They're funny as well as informative
ur forgetting cameraman broo
As a Japanese, I would like to apologize to everyone who had a bad experience in Japan. Every country has good people and bad people, but when I see my mother, who doesn't speak English at all, giving directions to foreigners at the station or in the city, I am kind to those who are in trouble. I thought I'd make it. Japan is a nice place. There are anime and shrines. From a high school student in Tokyo. ps Chainsaw Man and Boku no Kokoro no Yanai Yatsu are recommended anime that will be broadcast in the future.
Boku no kokoro no yabai yatsu will get an adaptation???
@@BabyStepz Yes ,in 2023
Bless you and your mother.
From Texas
From someone in the UK, thank you very much. Japan really does look like a wonderful place to be, and honestly it’s one of my heart‘s biggest desires to live there someday. what’s it like being a high school student in Tokyo versus you think the countryside? I can only imagine how big a difference in Japan it is between the school and university world and the job world. For us here in the UK, it can sometimes be quite big especially if you are not prepared for it or in the right sector, but feels unimaginably massive in Japan. I am a big fan of your countries classical culture, as well as your popular culture including anime and language, but obviously the working hours versus how much pay there is and a possible long-term language barrier are one of the top things that stop me and the vast majority of the rest of us from trying to make it in Japan, on top of all the bureaucracy.
I would love to work in Japan’s artistic entertainment sector, but unless they chose the right one, the work life balance could be a disaster and could achieve better in another country. Japan feels like the place where my heart resides, but it’s a big barrier when all of the higher paying jobs with less stressful possible working hours are in other countries. I’ve got to say though, if it wasn’t for all of that, I really would love to work in the animation industry if not the gaming industry. And I have the qualifications to do it now.
Good luck to you in high school. I hope it is a wonderful time for you.
Why? You get the reverse prejudice in Europe and USA. It's part of life.
The man from the UK talking about having to clean his boss's garden and the street in front of his boss's house needs to report him. This sounds like power harassment, which is way too common in Japan.
Wrd, I teach at a school and idk about all of that. That's something that I would have refused to do.
@@tyrellwithbapes ive heard if you are a forening employer you can deny some stuff, but japanese people would just lose their job
@@caduguardrailkingowo Probably true. Foreigners are less likely to put up with stuff and they voice their concerns. Japanese however are most likely just to put up with it because it's part of their culture of not being confrontational. Of courtesy depending in what it is and the person, they will speak out but in general Japanese people are known for working hard for less pay. This also spews into the reason why they are less likely to speak out.
If you have a problem doing that for your boss then you need to check yourself, he's already doing you a favor by putting food on your table and you can't do that small of a favor him, it's not like he's asking you to wipe his ass or anything. Too many of you wanna get paid for slackness
@@thestache5424 Nah you buggin.
Being black is beautiful!
NGL, the gentleman with the dreads be lookin' mighty fresh out here 💯
...to whom?
@@NowioFelto those that find it beautiful. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, after all.
Of course
@@NowioFel Defiantly not for you!
Vibes from these guys were IT. Would love to see more of them. But overall loved the insight from their experiences. Good to know.
Yeah Japan always needs more IT people, and David seems to be one of the norms of people trying to get into the country. But as we’ve seen, a lot of people still try and go via the easier route first off by doing English language teaching, although it feels like that will be hard to do considering the fact that you have to be able to teach in the first place and perhaps we flew into the Japanese language. However I imagine there are other ways to get around it if they can perhaps do more of a cultural exchange option with a company rather than a straight up language teaching of English. IT is definitely A popular way to get into Japan, but when it comes to jobs in computers, it definitely seemslike it’s one of the big sectors where you are almost certain to get too many long hours. Not unless you’re at a company that almost exclusively hires a lot of foreigners who wouldn’t except those kinds of conditions. I just couldn’t do that.
Would love to live in Japan, but I also want to enjoy my time there and have expendable income, so unless I can find a job that actually does pay it’s worth without draining me of all of my free time, it just wouldn’t be worth it for me unless there was many years in the future.
I like that you got a Brit and American black dudes. Doesn’t matter your nationality, both got the same experiences because of their race. Hopefully since there are more foreigners and mixed race people in Japan, it gets better with the discrimination. At least they don’t seem to mind it too much considering they still live there.
Depends, I'm black and french (from congo origin) and american tend to overreact at anything.
Nah, Japan needs to stay Japanese and not turn into a third world hellhole like the USA.
He's Californian. The UK guy is just about American as he is. If you had someone like me from down south you'd get a better representation.
@@alastor8091 "Better representation".....How exactly?......Most American's don't live in the south. A larger share of Americans live in big industrial cities like Cali, Philly, New York etc......There's nothing wrong with saying there is more to America than just the big states/cities.....but southerners are always acting like little kids wanting attention all the time. smh
@@kninezbanks better representation as in just better people to interact with. Now if you want the AVERAGE, then sure, go rub shoulders with a city rat. I take you're not form the South?
I would be hanging with those brothas all the time... great energy 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Factss
fr i like their energy very positive
That young man in the black shirt needs his own show in somebody's network. He's hilarious 😂
You must not watch alot of tv.
@@ruz7951 u must be fun at parties
@@ruz7951 not watching a lot of tv is a good thing
🗣️ - It is because the guy in the black shirt is an African American.... African Americans don't feel like they are second class to anyone, African Americans except to be treated respectfully... Unfortunately, the Africans and the UK blacks feel that they don't deserve first class respect when they travel abroad... That's the "energy" that you are recognizing.... Understand ?! 💯
@@ruz7951U must be joking
Yea I had the same experiences basically. tokyo, I got told several times by people I'd meet once they warm up that they are scared of black people etc. and when I ask why "becuase you are big and strong" if I say what about tall muscular white guys they don't have a response lol. Osaka area totally different. Guys would walk up to me and want me to go drinking with them. I lived in Kanto never had that happen. like first week in Osaka that happened a few times. no actual racism in tokyo, just that slight discrimination but it's the lightest version of it that's more annoying or hurtful the longer it happens. at first you can just sweep it under the rug when you are on vacation, but when you live there it can bug you a bit over time. Still like Japan more than America lol.
I agree with you, I’m half American from Tokyo and people still find it hard to approach me because of my appearance. The discrimination is vague but it hurts when you start to notice. Thank you for sharing your experience!!
So, basically racist comes from ignorance in Japan as opposed to hate in America, right?
@@arsenioseslpodcast3143 Well, that's what people say.. but I kind of feel that's just an excuse. Because Many Japanese don't think that way even if they never had experience with others. Also, I grew up in a city with really no Asians and I never thought badly about them... I think many people who like Japan give them the benefit of the doubt like that, but to me that is kind of like insulting to the majority of Japan that aren't that naive to be racist etc.
@@dbarthecoo hey I got a question, is it really only black people that get discriminated there? Wondering cause Im white and Id like to live in Japan in the Future after my uni
@@tristian14 no, other asians like chinese and South korean... AS a white person you will have it best out of foreigners, but their are some people that don't like White people there, however even as a black person, the discrimination isn't blunt... it's more silent aside from them saying they are scared of black people... it will just be little things you have to be able to read the room for blacks. You won't have a problem, even the percentage of Japanese that don't like white people... usually it will be some guys or girls that don't like the special treatment white people get that don't like white people.. but those are usually people that have been abroad, or are like interested in hip-hop. I think half of the discimination in japan is because other foreigners have diluted them.If you want to study trhere go for it.. you won't regret it, just be careful who you make friends with, some will only be friends with you to study english, some girls only will date you because they think it looks cool to date a white guy (some are like that for black guys/ womenas well.) and some people will only be friends with you because you are a foreigner, just do your best to avoid fake friendships and dating and you will have a good time. set your expectations that it isn't perfect though and you won't be disappointed.
When I was stationed in Yokosuka, I had a lot of my black shipmates tell me similar stories of their experiences outside of base.
Was it more or less the same? Considering unless they were tourists to the area would think that the locals would’ve been more desensitised after all these years to perhaps black people being in the area and wouldn’t be bothered as much?
@@danielwhyatt3278 nothing to do with race in japan, in japan youre either japanese or youre not, a blonde norwegian would face the same discrimination a black guy would feel
@@waNErBOY ehhh I’m not sure Japanese people would be scared of a blonde Norwegian lady like being scared of a black guy lol
@@Mayflower-xo8ew have you been to japan? because i live here lol
@@waNErBOY I live in Japan as well and my Caucasian friends have mentioned that they have not delt with any of the garbage that I've been through. So yes, it most definitely has to do with race.
I know it's not the same as I'm a white foreigner living in Korea. But I can totally relate to that guy when he said, "trains are 90% of the drama." All my worst experiences have happened on the train! I've had 2 old men yell at me and curse me out just for being a foreigner (and I was just sitting quietly by myself minding my own business both times). I've also been followed and harassed (men moving to sit next to me and trying to touch me). Also, drunk ppl are always on the train late at night, so I've seen ppl puking and passed out so many times. The train is the worst! I take the bus whenever I can for this reason alone!
Why would white foreigners be in korea for? They couldn't get into japan or china? lol
I think I've seen your same comments dozens of times here and there
not as bad in new york
@@issaczeok190 The NYC subway is more like a circus. Everyone is a spectator except for the few that decide to put on a show for the rest. It's basically apples to oranges in this comparison
I’m really sorry that that happened to you. That is a reason why I’m afraid to go to Korea one day. Stay safe out there!
Jesse, it would be really interesting to hear about the difference between foreigner discrimination and black discrimination. I thought your friends' descriptions were perceptive and well-informed, and I got a lot out of it. Thanks!
What do you mean foreigner versus black discrimination? Aren't most black people considered foreigners (unless they are mixed Japanese) ?
@@paulpujeter6340 i think they mean discrimination in the US compared to overseas
Think he means foreigners of another ethnicity compared to black foreigners.
He’s talking about the experiences of non-black foreigners vs black foreigners and the differences in discrimination they face
@@paulpujeter6340 in example: i (white european woman) visited Japan a few years ago and faced some weird situations because i'm a foreigner. While i was there i met a black guy from the US and from the stories he told, he was generally treated less well than I. There was a situation in which people were literally closing their doors as soon as they saw him.
as a black person, hearing black stories ab japan helps me the most. even if ima be there for 4 months, i wanna be aware of what ill prolly experience. fire vid
Take care though. Just don’t tap people on the shoulder, I was a tourist there and one who was a flyer distributor, tap me which lead me a state of shock because I wasn’t aware. No matter who they are; they shouldn’t tap someone on their shoulder unless you know each other.
@@nophoto2393 🫡
yea fr i wanna go to japan for a few weeks or even a month to see what its like
@@nophoto2393What happens if the person is wearing headphones? Happened to me the other day. The guy had dropped something so I returned it to him but he couldn’t hear me calling for him. Tapping him on the shoulder did startle him but it got his attention and he got his belongings back
I fricking love their vibe, you can see they can drop their guard when they're with eachother
I LOVED this video. It's really, really great to see interviews of life in Japan; especially about experiences of other foreigners like myself. You and TAKASHii from Japan are doing great work.
Yeah takashii is goated
Don't forget Ask Japanese
Japanese people are friendly, but as a foreigner after dating someone from Japan for 7 years. I realized how they use their kindness as a shield.
And keep their own opinions to themselves, or until they hangout and talk among friends.
That's when I notice the racial comments and opinions come out. Especially superficial comments of the persons color of their skin and looks.
Japanese people are still kind no question, just sharing from my experience.
You aren't wrong.
Yeah they're totally fake and they justify it by "being kind" to you, but it's still totally fake, because it means they're gonna lie to you about stuff. Like if you ask them a direct question, are you racist? Or, do you talk behind my back? Of course they're gonna deny it everytime. They can't be straight up and just say how it is.
For me personally, I would respect you a lot more if you be honest and just tell me, yes I do actually talk about you behind your back. I don't appreciate you lying to my face that you don't just "to be kind" to me. Yeah hell no, f off with that.
And that's why I don't like them cos they're all like that. Like 99%. So I guess that means I'm racist against them now. But it is what it is
Exactly.!!! My step kids are half Japanese and it's true. Kindness is a shield, they only speak negatively when they have private time with other Japanese people.
What kind of racial comment
Kind, but not nice. Nice, but not good.
This is the best video to date about the black experience in Japan imo. Two very charismatic and insightful gentlemen. They kept it real while also highlighting the good things
Seems like these two gentlemen have adapted very well. They take living in Japan as an experience. If you have a great attitude and try to understand I think you can live almost anywhere.
Japan is like no other country!
I often ponder this homogenous thing... if someone with a different skin colour was to go to the most remote parts on Nigeria, they would be met with bright smiles and curiosity. Maybe some touching from kids again with bright smiles and curiosity. Definitely with warmth and interest. Makes me think that being a homogeneous country isn't enough of a reason for whatever we are calling the experience of foreigners in these countries.
Have you seen that video of the little girl in Uganda who ran away and started crying when she saw a white man?
@@leilameow9582 He will never answer that question. Because he knows that tribalism is inherent to humans.
You say this like Africa doesn't have a fucking slave trade of stealing foreign kids to sell
@@leilameow9582 no I haven't
@@sovl2178 My comment was regarding Nigeria.
I'm not sure I get your point.
Tribalism may exist but that doesn't make it right. The same goes for racism. Are we to excuse racism because a people are homogeneous? You would agree that we shouldn't, right?
These guys are genuinely awesome. Mad vibes and very insightful stories. It's crazy how polite Japanese can be but also how open they are with the xenophobia lmao. I've only been to Japan once and as a Malay-Australian who wore a face mask, thankfully i didn't face much discrimination. It sucks to think good dudes like these can experience shit, but hey same thing happens when i go back to my own native country in Malaysia for not being 'asian' enough to some :D
I was also in Japan for 4 years and everything that they are saying it 100% correct. lol The worst part for me was people wanting to touch your skin or your hair. Some did it without even asking... was super weird like you are not a human in a way. They do it from a curiosity point of view so you can't really be offended though but at the same time, as a human being, you are like getting your nose pickers out of my hair yo. lmao WTF!!! I miss Japan though, an amazing place. You know the best thing I can say is after living all over the world, I like Japan most because there is obvious racism everywhere but in Japan, they do it more out of curiosity or ignorance and wanting to learn about you than an already aware state of judgment on you. I hope that makes sense...
Yeah that definitely happened.
@Herrcampzalot
I miss Japan also. I had. Few bad experiences, but overall Japan is very safe from what I've experienced. I miss eating yakiniku and Yaki soba :).
The things I noticed about Japan that the drama usually only happens in the train, regardless of gender and skin color. Everytime I hear a controversy from Japan, the train is always involved 💀
Same with nyc but only someone has to go to the hospital or murge
the amount of adult train videos japan produces you know something is up
@@harrybellingham98 chikan incidents are utterly sick too
@@coldsoulanimation7412 i just looked it up. that shit is evil
It’s a heartache to see how people underestimated themselves. Those who said they are not beautiful are so beautiful imo. It makes me realize how i’m so rude to myself.
Thanks for this video 😊
Man, I love living here and definitely can relate to what the young men spoke about. People here are usually real chill but if I am standing out by myself in the hood I get nothing but stares. Still, I just keep it real and keep it movin'.
It’s crazy thinking about it now since I was stationed in Okinawa and some of my best friends were native. Can’t say I experienced anything bad since when I traveled to the mainland I was with my Okinawan friends. Even in Korea, no one was scared of me or rude. Goes to show that exposure to the right people can definitely change someone’s views.
noice someone finally get it. If you see yourself in bad situation its not your fault but if you purprosely look for it you just asking for trouble
Um I’m stationed in Misawa, which is on the Northern mainland. Okinawa is so Americanized and mixed, it’s not even worth comparing. I’ve had few bad experiences up here, but Tokyo seems to be where we experienced the most racism and discrimination.
To be fair, during Covid Okinawa was pretty bad. I was even spit on at the beach.
Love it! These young men were so personable, real, gentlemanly, that almost cried from love and respect. All of you deserve kudos! Thank you! Peace and blessings...
I just found your channel and I absolutely love it! I cannot get over the fact nobody speaks on the train in Japan 🤯 That's wild!! I'm from NY, and I can't even begin to imagine what a silent train is like.
Interesting to hear about the unspoken rules of etiquette (train, etc). Please make a video on that when you can. It would be really helpful for foreigners (like my self) when visiting. Thank you. Great video!
as a black/white person getting ready to go to Japan, this video was very educational! ありがとうございます!
This was a great video! Love the different perspectives and hearing about experiences in different countries (they aren’t just taking a vacation but have employment and live there).
The vibes of this vid were 10/10
this was an amazing video the vibes were immaculate
I love Japan. Shinjuku was my favorite place. The people are so fashionable. I lived in China for 5 years, so I understand your experiences.
I have heard from many foreigner friends that Osaka is so much better overall. I live here and have for almost 10 years, and love the fact that I am treated kindly by most people I actually engage. I have had some drunks try to start things, but nothing serious.
Black Lee from Tokyo!! Bryan! U rock bruhh!!! Great video! 🔥👏🏻👏🏻
I feel bad for them on trains. That sounds like a lousy experience but I'm glad they seem to have good attitudes about it all and keep on going.
Great video!
This is a very educational video for foreigners, especially us black people who want to visit Japan one day or stay there
Great video Jesse! Very informative and engaging. Your guest presenters are lovely guys, thoroughly enjoyed hearing their experiences. ありがとうございます!
I'm currently living in Tokyo. And agree with their perspective. Also could immediately tell Bryan was from The SF Bay Area. The cadence is unmistakable. Great vid with chill vibes🤟🏿.
(I will say discrimination against Black people in Japan, doesn't feel as malicious. It's apparent but there's a different intent IMO)
Yeah I could totally tell as well. It doesn’t matter whether you are white or black, you could immediately tell from just how they physically express themselves (before even talking) that our chat was from the UK and the other was from the SF area of the US.😆 Based on what you’ve seen, have you noticed there is a similar level of discrimination with lack of exposure and understanding towards disabled people? it’s obviously not easy at school when you are mentally different, and thankfully Japan has actually created quite a good amount of animated movies that have beautifully emotionally express this, but what about physically? it feels like those obviously within the expressive media, arts and entertainment sectors are more open to others who are different, but what about general society? i’ve heard that things have been slowly getting better, but also that there is a stigma that’s still their surrounding people with physical disabilities who don’t just blend in with everyone else! have you noticed any of this while living there? I don’t have a physical disability but I am slightly higher on the autistic spectrum, and do worry that I might struggle to adapt or perhaps be noticed as being more different than I already am as being white, creating more barriers if I was to ever move to Japan, especially Tokyo.
Go to Oakland and you'll see real quick why asians are so scared ..FACTS...You have world star hip hop showing videos of us acting fools..u get da pic
i’m not black but it’s nice to see diversity
FIRST! Whats good bro, I been enjoying your content alot lately and its really fun to watch! I hope to be in japan one day
thx🙏
I love your videos! Make more videos on this topic please, I really want to visit Japan but as a black woman I have some fears. Love from Brazil ❤️❤️🇧🇷🇧🇷
Brazilians aren't black
Mixed race mostly and are better people than the guy with the fake ass cross on his neck
Those guys need to make a return on your vids. Such interesting and fun guys.
Had to watch this. I’m going to Japan this weekend and I’m truly excited about the trip, but I’m also kinda nervous about how people will interact with me because I’m black.
BRING THESE DUDES MORE OFTEN THEYRE SO FUCKING FUNNY AND COOL
These 2 gorgeous gentleman should have their own youtube chanel. It would be funny to follow them around🥰
It makes sense that most of the drama takes place on trains. Everyone uses the train which means there is an increased chance of meeting unsavory characters.
If you're Black and you move to Japan, I highly recommend Osaka. The people are better to black foreigners. Tokyo is great to visit and even stay for 2 to 3 weeks, but I wouldn't suggest long term.
I was really interesed to see this topic, thanks for the video!
These two are refreshing like Mordecai and Rigby vibes.
Cali guy has natural Hollywood qualities that he should be entertaining for a living.
I wish to visit Japan at some point, but I feel like I have to learn the language before visiting. It's just a rule for me. I've only learned Hiragana so far, and Katakana already seems more difficult. it's easier to remember in some way though.
I absolutely love Japan.
Hey man I'm on the same journey as you
We can do this 頑張って！
I really enjoyed this video. Bryan is killing it with the vibes 🔥
I dislike how some people treat people of African descent or darker complexion people around the world. Has if were the most dangerous people on earth. And act like lighter skin complexion are good and safe people.
Well they did literally genocide all the whites in Haiti and Rhodesia, are well underway in south africa, and are doing their best to do it in the west also.
Because we see how you react when we say racial slurs at you. you guys assault people and cry “racism”. we know how it is we know behavior patterns work and you guys wanna suppress the truth about that.
@@RedVenomProductions if you're saying racial slurs at someone with the intent of offending someone then you deserve to be knock out.
@@angelise8556 Just go live with your fellow people in Africa, Miss mixed raced.
@@sovl2178 I don't have no people in Africa and I have no desire to go there
Onu and Bryan are damn cool man such a good vibe
they got bro out here SLAVING omg
I really love the video format, it was really engaging from start to finish!
I also love the dudes in the video too, they had a great vibe.
Black shirt dude reminds me of Kevin heart, he is SO energétic
Really interesting video! I'm travelling from the UK this winter. Definitely excited and nervous
日本語訳も見たかったです…！
英語の動画をきちんと細かい部分まで
短時間で理解する英語力がまだ無く
恥ずかしいですが
この動画に対する日本人としての感想をお伝えしたかった…。
今後日本語の字幕も入れてきます！
Not its not embarassing because english not your first language
agreed.
英語で収録された動画に日本語字幕があればいいと思います。特にビデオが日本で、会話が英語の場合。
Cute, interview.Good energy. As a Black man in Osaka it is a different vibe. As a Black Buddhist priest, a musician, the only Black Komuso, I travel in different circles, than the Average “brother” it has been almost all positive.
Thats my homie Bryan out here making moves in Japan! Love to see the homies prospering.
I’m sorry these guys are hilarious man 🤣🤣
wow this is a dope vid man
great pacing, editing, vibe, all on point
insightful discussions too
really love the american guy's vibe lmao
Yikes
@@25xhenry ?
You’re videos are always so interesting and informative thank you Jesse!!
“I don’t lock the doors at night” well now you said it on the internet with your face on it so you’re gonna have to change that!!!
Hard-hitting, as usual. Nice!
Thank you!
As a bi-racial (african american & white) female who currently lives in Florida, but was born in the north east US, and adopted by Jamaican parents... who lived in England for several years before coming to the US, AND has also visited several areas of Japan, I can tell you that it was one of the best experiences of my life. When I was in the NE US, nobody in my neighboorhood looked anything like me and we were probably 1 of 2 "ethnic* familes around. Moving to Florida, there wasnt much difference. Luckily, I've never personally faced any challenges when it came to race or "being different" growing up. That didnt come up until connecting with my birth mother (white) and my two half-siblings (also white) about 3 yrs ago. During my short time in Japan, it was a breath of fresh air. Everyone that I encountered was nice, respectful, accommodating, and I didn't feel that I was looked at or treated any differently than anyone else. Customer service was top notch and I always felt welcomed and safe. 💕 I cant wait until i go back!!
The American guy definitely has those outward energies that startles the heck out of Japanese people! I love him for it, though.
as a person of color,when I travel I see myself as a person first,if I meet someone who feels uncomfortable becaouse of my color or what ever miss information thats in their head.i dont attribute that to the country but to that individual.there always be man & woman of good will worldwide,so I dont wast my time with stupidity,am only on this earth for a short time.
The Californian’s personality is larger than life ❤️
This was very chill! NIce! :D
I come from a tiny village in northern Greenland, and I have been to Denmark and Spain, and I can honestly say that even Tokyo, the biggest city on Earth, made me feel safer than Denmark, one of the supposedly happiest places. Walking around in back alleys in Tokyo, looking for those small restaurants and bars, in pitch black hours felt safer than walking on Strøget (THE busiest shopping area) in Copenhagen in the middle of the day.
You're white af dude no shit you feel "safe"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤡
LMAO sounds like a you problem
@@kvira1241 It's not even a problem, what do you mean?
I know you're happy because boy, when you're white, everything is right! LOL!
@@arsenioseslpodcast3143 I'm Inuit/Eskimo; not exactly white. I look Japanese. ^^
Great video and good to learn about these experiences. Love the vibe and theme here, please have these guys on more often!
Black shirt’s energy is so bright and charismatic
The image of black people in japan by the local is what they learn from the nigerian immigrant in roppongi. They do have bad image since they work in night life , scamming bar and alcohol makes people interesting. At least this is what my distant relative who live and work in japan since 90s tell me.
That sucks on the regular Africans that went to there were not all bad
The cleaning part is normal in Norway, Netherlands, Sweden, Finland and Denmark children learn in kindergarten around 1yrs old which is when they start..
The guy in the black t-shirt is really cute 😊❤
I can’t help but say the man from the UK is so handsome 😭 I hope to enjoy and work in Japan some day like you two
Compare to Korea, Japan is gold.
2 months I regularly traveled by train from Songdo-Incheon to Seoul, and I have like 20 videos of sitting in fully overcrowded train and next to me are 2 free seats. Everywhere else people standing.
*I am white young caucasian boy from Slovakia
I’m black, but I haven’t felt very very much negative since I’ve been here. I dated many women here of different ages. Only been stop by cops 1 times In shibuya. My experience has been great except for work life
The host is the most blasian looking person ever no offense he really look like his black side and Asian side fighting
How is that offensive? He is blasian
@@amyxmay3677 I know but some blasian ppl look more black or more Asian but he looks 50/50 exactly haha
I don't think he is 50 percent black mabye his dad had some other mixes
If he relaxed his hair straight at a salon, he could blend in with Filipinos & West Asians.
@@Galidorquest yea probably could pass as just a really dark Asian with str8 hair but his hair his choice
Yakuza is actually better than the police in Japan, for example your daughter is kidnapped, NEVER go to the police, ALWAYS go to the Yakuza, you can easily contact them in some of the pubs, the police takes months before doing any action or getting any leads, the Yakuza only in 2 or 3 days they'll catch the kidnapper and even ask you what YOU want them to do with the kidnapper/thief/assaulter or whatever.
Thank you
dont fuck with the criminals. that apply to every part in the world. i would not work with yakuza.
@@QWERTY-gp8fd Depends, if you're a foreigner then nothing really happen to you, if you're a Japanese citizen on the other hand, then you might wanna watch your back
@@woozyz2769 nah my buddy was killed and mutilated in japan. it has to be yakuza cause he mentioned about racketeering when last time i heard him.
I cannot believe I just heard April Showers in the background of the intro. That one really brings back memories
Amazing video and vibe please we need more videos with them ❤
I truly enjoyed this video I am grateful for the content and I hope my experience in Japan next month will be a pleasant one although with all of the content that I have seen it does not indicate that it will be as positive as I would hope it will be
気が向いた時に日本語字幕もつけてくれると嬉しいです😆
There is a new “auto-translate” feature. I can see that Japanese subtitles are available.
@@fdama
thank u!
I didn't know that.
（すいません。学生で英語は学んでいる途中なので、下手かもしれないです）
Loved this video and hearing their perspectives!!😊
Loved this video, much love to all three brothers ❤️🙏
i'd love to see more of these guys
I really enjoyed this interview
Wow fam, that was really cool video, at the same time, I have to say, just be proud of who you are, and that don't worry about racist people at all. Love from 🇨🇦
Man, the way make the video ❤
9min without boring
Glad you're giving Black people an outlet to express their experiences
Third comment in a row but I heard that middle-aged men in trains are comparable to the “Karen” stereotype. Especially the businessmen. Watch out for those, they think real high of themselves. 😂
You guys are such a cool vibe, 4real would watch a show of you and this 2 talking about the life, like vlog like.
More content with these two if possible!
I wish I could visit Japan someday soon to perform my music. Learn & teach new skills. 🙏🏿
Sweet video, bruh! These homies cool. Editing on point, too
really enjoyable vid
love their energy bro