Okinawans are truly known for their friendliness and welcoming spirit-it's part of what makes the island so special! I was fortunate to live in Okinawa when I served in the military.
Hope to make it to Okinawa one day soon. Both my children studied both traditional Japanese dance Nihon buyo and Okinawan dance in NYC. Loved both very much especially the festive Okinawan dance with the whistling and tambourines. My children also volunteered in Okinawa in an orphanage that housed children that lost their parents in Fukushima tsunami. That was a number of years back. Anyway, interesting topic and love the channel....Thank you for posting
Her English sounds like someone who is familiar with the language for a long time but is not their first language. She speaks more natural than the interviewer.
Must be American influence in Okinawa I think, plus they're isolated from the rest of Japan a bit so maybe their views towards English learning are different? They might value it more. She sounds and looks a bit SEA imo Never mind I see she went to international school so that's why!
She's basically from California , I grew up in California and Japan, she sounds native enough to me in English even if some people might notice subtle things off. I've also experienced discrimination for knowing Japanese or English, both really lol, not being Asian in Japan is even more prone to getting discriminatory comments. Unfortunately people judge by your appearance too much there, and forget the possibility that people with different backgrounds exist sometimes.
When I was in Kanazawa last year, I was in the elevator heading down when two women (mother & daughter) got on the elevator. I'm 6'5/196cm and the mom looked up at me with this woah look sook I kinda squatted down a bit to be shorter, which made them both laugh. We then chatted about where we were from and they were visiting from Okinawa. That was the only "small talk" conversation I had the 9 days in Japan. I definitely attributed that to the fact that being around Americans in Okinawa is probably fairly normal.
There’s a lot of Okinawans here in Hawaii and when I moved down here my Okinawan boss explained to me that “mainland” Japanese have some prejudices against okinawans. But I can’t fact check that outside of what I’ve heard. I also didn’t realize they had been their own country up until the mid 1800s so I wonder if that has something to do with them being viewed as “outsiders”?
Indeed, historical contexts may lead some to perceive them as outsiders. However, over time, these perspectives are slowly evolving toward greater acceptance and inclusivity.
We okinawans We are not Japanese Our race , culture, language and so on … are different. Including last names We are very proud to be okinawans I’m the fourth generation from South America
A lot of my Japanese Mountain biker friends use the Nan toka naru sa!! Sounds like this woman has got her priorities straight. Japan as great as it is chews up so many of its citizens for the corporate machine. It's nice to be important but it's more important to be nice.
I lived in Okinawa for three years. I used to say that Okinawa was the Hawaii of Japan, but Hawaii is the Hawaii of Japan. Okinawa is more like the Puerto Rico of Japan. Beautiful island scenery, awesome people, but mainlanders look down on them and don't care what they want for the country.
Since there were 69 countries in Japan in Edo era, There are different culture in each area in Japan. Actually Culture shock can also happen in each region in Japan, not only Okinawa and Hokkaido. That is why japan is soooooo attractive to visit. I love Japan! This video is very interesting. I would like you to compare it with the people of each prefecture in Japan. Each prefecture in Japan, such as Akita and Iwate, has different dialects that you can't believe it's Japanese, so it would be interesting to hear them in each prefecture series. "nantoka narusa" was often used by people in Honshu. But I wonder if Gen Z people don't use it anymore. In the 30 years that I worked at Japan, many coworker often used it .
There is a long history of discrimination of mainland Japan towards Okinawans that goes back to when Japan initially invaded it. Like the Ainu, Okinawans were seen as others. Even recently I've still heard stories that some Okinawans living in mainland Japan might still change their family name, to not be held back for jobs or acceptance. This was much more prominent in past decades, similar to Koreans living in Japan. The other thing you can look towards is the defense situation with the amount of US bases in Okinawa vs the mainland of Japan. With each generation though, discrimination lessens, which is good.
I have no idea about Japan specifically but as a rule of thumb when you go north enough, the people become friendlier again. I wonder if the same applies to Hokkaido. Come to think of it, it's probably more about population density. Big cities are the bane of communality.
I think it's just people can't take time for all the people they pass due to density in a big city. I think most people are the same and crave connection. It's often easier to connect with less people, less rush, which some people prefer.
In my experience, the friendliness of Hokkaido residents has a distinct quality from that of Okinawans. Both are incredibly warm, yet they express their hospitality in unique ways, reflecting the rich regional diversity of Japan.
Its city v country(ish) culture.....the anonymity of the city frees people to evolve & expand...."hello" is not the end of the conversation in the country culture....your personal life is open to the public...mostly for criticism.
She doesn't look Japanese and that's how you know she's one of us Okinawans. I wonder if she can speak our language...most of us don't. However, a lot of Okinawans do speak fairly good English due to associations with the base. You can be really surprised by it, sometimes. I am half-Uchinaanchu and being away from our island is painful for us....I met many fellow Okinawans who had to go to the mainland to work and send money home (because the economy is so poor there) and swore to never leave Okinawa ever again. Tokyo is fun and exciting, but it's very hard for ocean people to be away from our sea and ancestors. Her name could be from FF8. Is her last name Heartilly (笑)? チバリョウ、リノアさん！
In Hawaii, the child of okinawan and Japanese is half Is not considered Japanese , is considered mix race Plus the DNA of okinawans are link to the DNA of the Ainu people
i find it really interesting that she's from japan and is japanese but speaks better english than japanese. im guessing because of the military bases in okinawa it's very americanized and english is more cmmon?
@JapanDocumented yeah I caught that part! I found it interesting because I'm assuming her parents speak Japanese/ she speaks Japanese at home. But it's the same for me because my parents speak Bengali but I went to an international school so I know way more English than Bengali. I found it relatable
I had no idea how westernized Okinawa was until i went there for cultural exchange and saw all the US military bases and american village areas. I have heard theres some okinawans that want the military to leave but i feel like its become part of the life there now whether people like it or not.
I have been wondering how she was able to speak fluent English as an Okinawan. Apparently, this is what explains it: th-cam.com/video/JYlPKj_lZUs/w-d-xo.html
@@csharp57 Many people still view Okinawa as being separate from Japan since it was originally part of the Ryukyu kingdom. Even though they were forced to assimilate into Japan, the culture is still very distinct and different enough that it could feel like they were raised in a different country.
Just came back from a visit to both Okinawa and Tokyo. Tokyo people wears masks when they're sick. On the flight to Okinawa and in Okinawa, people just cough and sneeze all over the place with no consideration for others. It was disgusting. I definitely prefer Tokyo.
Pros and cons, or 一長一短 in Japanese. People are more polite but colder in Tokyo maybe, in Okinawa people seem like they might be more open and friendly (maybe at the cost of that 'politeness,' but a lot of people find that superficial so people have different views)
Oh,that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness,and for His wonderful works to the children of men!For He satisfies the longing soul,and fills the hungry soul with goodness.🎉Psalm 107:8-9
*Revelation 2:16* “Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the SWORD of my mouth.” *Matthew 10:34-35* “Do NOT suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a *SWORD.* For I have come to turn a man _against_ his father, a daughter *against* her mother, a daughter-in-law AGAINST her mother-in-law." *Luke 14:26* “If anyone comes to me and does not *HATE* their father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters - yes, even their own life - such a person can NOT be my disciple."
*Mathew **15:21**-28* "Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. A _Canaanite_ woman from there came to him, crying, 'Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.' Jesus answered, 'I was sent _only_ to the lost _sheep_ of *ISRAEL.'* The woman came and knelt before him. 'Lord, help me!' she said. He replied, 'It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the *DOGS.'* 'Yes it is, Lord,' she said. 'Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.' Then Jesus said to her, 'Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.' And her daughter was healed at that moment."
@@rivertonhigh-v4tREVELATION 2:16 The church in Pergamos had people that were doing things that were contrary to God’s law ,such as eating things sacrificed to idols and committing sexual immorality.God has a right to judge us;but He was giving them time to repent. MATTHEW 10:34-35 There are many testimonies of people who said that when they became a Christian they were ostracized by their own family and friends.Even worse people have been persecuted or killed for their faith in Jesus Christ by their own families. This verse is prophetic and has been fulfilled. LUKE 14:26 Of course Jesus did not use the word HATE literally here.He is telling us we should put Him first above everyone and everything.To the world it would seem that we hate our family if we put Jesus above them.15:21-28 MATTHEW 15:21-28 Yes,Jesus was sent ONLY sent to the Israelites for they were the ones that really needed the Gospel and even today they need to return to the Lord their God.But He still performed miracles for the Gentiles.The word DOG seems derogatory but is used here as a perfect example.In a household dogs have their portion but it is not the same as the children’s.Jesus’s mission on this earth was focused on Israel,not on the Gentiles.But when He left this earth Jesus commanded His disciples to “Go therefore and make disciples of ALL THE NATIONS”.Israel is God’s chosen people,but He loves everyone the same. There was a time when God focused on the Gentiles and not Israel: But I tell you truly,many widows were in Israel in the days of Elijah,when the heavens was shut up three years and six months,and there was a great famine throughout all the land;but to none of them was Elijah sent except to Zarephath,in the region of Sidon,to a woman who was a widow.And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet,and none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian. LUKE 4:25-27 If you don’t believe in God or miracles,look up George Mueller.I will pray that one day you will turn to Jesus and be saved.God loves you and so do I.
Okinawans are truly known for their friendliness and welcoming spirit-it's part of what makes the island so special! I was fortunate to live in Okinawa when I served in the military.
Each time I visit, strangers offer me fruits and small gifts-simple gestures of kindness that speak to their warmth and hospitality.
Hope to make it to Okinawa one day soon. Both my children studied both traditional Japanese dance Nihon buyo and Okinawan dance in NYC. Loved both very much especially the festive Okinawan dance with the whistling and tambourines. My children also volunteered in Okinawa in an orphanage that housed children that lost their parents in Fukushima tsunami. That was a number of years back.
Anyway, interesting topic and love the channel....Thank you for posting
Sounds fantastic, hope you will make it there soon! and thank you so much for your kind words!
It's always good to see a different culture than your own. It makes you appreciate yours and learn from others.
her english accent doesn't sound like your typical Japanese person's. her accent sounds relaxed. thank you for the video.
Her English sounds like someone who is familiar with the language for a long time but is not their first language. She speaks more natural than the interviewer.
She sounds like Filipina who's fluent in English.
I notice that too,she haves a California latina girl accent,that's weird!!!!
Must be American influence in Okinawa I think, plus they're isolated from the rest of Japan a bit so maybe their views towards English learning are different? They might value it more. She sounds and looks a bit SEA imo
Never mind I see she went to international school so that's why!
Indeed, she has a Filipino accent. @@johnmichaelcanares2633
i lived in ginowan for 2 years. i love Okinawa and will always advocate for the island and the people. i had such and amazing time there.
wow I am jealous!
She's basically from California , I grew up in California and Japan, she sounds native enough to me in English even if some people might notice subtle things off.
I've also experienced discrimination for knowing Japanese or English, both really lol, not being Asian in Japan is even more prone to getting discriminatory comments. Unfortunately people judge by your appearance too much there, and forget the possibility that people with different backgrounds exist sometimes.
When I was in Kanazawa last year, I was in the elevator heading down when two women (mother & daughter) got on the elevator. I'm 6'5/196cm and the mom looked up at me with this woah look sook I kinda squatted down a bit to be shorter, which made them both laugh. We then chatted about where we were from and they were visiting from Okinawa. That was the only "small talk" conversation I had the 9 days in Japan. I definitely attributed that to the fact that being around Americans in Okinawa is probably fairly normal.
nice one, heartwarming story.
There’s a lot of Okinawans here in Hawaii and when I moved down here my Okinawan boss explained to me that “mainland” Japanese have some prejudices against okinawans. But I can’t fact check that outside of what I’ve heard. I also didn’t realize they had been their own country up until the mid 1800s so I wonder if that has something to do with them being viewed as “outsiders”?
Indeed, historical contexts may lead some to perceive them as outsiders. However, over time, these perspectives are slowly evolving toward greater acceptance and inclusivity.
We okinawans
We are not Japanese
Our race , culture, language and so on … are different. Including last names
We are very proud to be okinawans
I’m the fourth generation from South America
A lot of my Japanese Mountain biker friends use the Nan toka naru sa!! Sounds like this woman has got her priorities straight. Japan as great as it is chews up so many of its citizens for the corporate machine. It's nice to be important but it's more important to be nice.
well said!
"Whatever happens, it's gonna be ok" Love that!
Okinawa sounds like a comparison between Hawaii and New York.
It sounds like an fair comparison.
I lived in Okinawa for three years. I used to say that Okinawa was the Hawaii of Japan, but Hawaii is the Hawaii of Japan. Okinawa is more like the Puerto Rico of Japan. Beautiful island scenery, awesome people, but mainlanders look down on them and don't care what they want for the country.
Since there were 69 countries in Japan in Edo era, There are different culture in each area in Japan. Actually Culture shock can also happen in each region in Japan, not only Okinawa and Hokkaido. That is why japan is soooooo attractive to visit. I love Japan!
This video is very interesting. I would like you to compare it with the people of each prefecture in Japan. Each prefecture in Japan, such as Akita and Iwate, has different dialects that you can't believe it's Japanese, so it would be interesting to hear them in each prefecture series.
"nantoka narusa" was often used by people in Honshu.
But I wonder if Gen Z people don't use it anymore. In the 30 years that I worked at Japan, many coworker often used it .
Thanks for sharing great insights!
People might have gotten less optimistic over the decades.
There is a long history of discrimination of mainland Japan towards Okinawans that goes back to when Japan initially invaded it. Like the Ainu, Okinawans were seen as others. Even recently I've still heard stories that some Okinawans living in mainland Japan might still change their family name, to not be held back for jobs or acceptance. This was much more prominent in past decades, similar to Koreans living in Japan. The other thing you can look towards is the defense situation with the amount of US bases in Okinawa vs the mainland of Japan. With each generation though, discrimination lessens, which is good.
Yeah from what I've seen there is a similar attitude to Okinawans as zainichi people of Korean descent maybe
It's the same with Burakumin
Yes, while discrimination persists, there is a positive shift as it gradually diminishes.
That's why more Okinawans live in South America.
I wonder how much American culture influenced Okinawan culture since the war to the present. Linoa sounds as American as my daughter.
She didn't attend local Japanese school but an international school. th-cam.com/video/JYlPKj_lZUs/w-d-xo.html
I've lived in Canada all my life but Linoa speaks better eigo than me ☺
Nankurunaisa: it means no worries, for the rest of our days🐗
🔥
It’s our problem free… philosophy…
Okinawans are kind and much more open that mainland Japan. Hard to compare as they are two separate cultures.
I have no idea about Japan specifically but as a rule of thumb when you go north enough, the people become friendlier again. I wonder if the same applies to Hokkaido. Come to think of it, it's probably more about population density. Big cities are the bane of communality.
I think it's just people can't take time for all the people they pass due to density in a big city. I think most people are the same and crave connection. It's often easier to connect with less people, less rush, which some people prefer.
In my experience, the friendliness of Hokkaido residents has a distinct quality from that of Okinawans. Both are incredibly warm, yet they express their hospitality in unique ways, reflecting the rich regional diversity of Japan.
Its city v country(ish) culture.....the anonymity of the city frees people to evolve & expand...."hello" is not the end of the conversation in the country culture....your personal life is open to the public...mostly for criticism.
Why is she so pretty?
She doesn't look Japanese and that's how you know she's one of us Okinawans. I wonder if she can speak our language...most of us don't. However, a lot of Okinawans do speak fairly good English due to associations with the base. You can be really surprised by it, sometimes.
I am half-Uchinaanchu and being away from our island is painful for us....I met many fellow Okinawans who had to go to the mainland to work and send money home (because the economy is so poor there) and swore to never leave Okinawa ever again. Tokyo is fun and exciting, but it's very hard for ocean people to be away from our sea and ancestors.
Her name could be from FF8. Is her last name Heartilly (笑)?
チバリョウ、リノアさん！
In Hawaii, the child of okinawan and Japanese is half
Is not considered Japanese , is considered mix race
Plus the DNA of okinawans are link to the DNA of the Ainu people
i find it really interesting that she's from japan and is japanese but speaks better english than japanese. im guessing because of the military bases in okinawa it's very americanized and english is more cmmon?
She didn't attend local Japanese school but an international school. th-cam.com/video/JYlPKj_lZUs/w-d-xo.html
@JapanDocumented yeah I caught that part! I found it interesting because I'm assuming her parents speak Japanese/ she speaks Japanese at home. But it's the same for me because my parents speak Bengali but I went to an international school so I know way more English than Bengali. I found it relatable
Her parents liked Final Fantasy VIII, lol.
I had no idea how westernized Okinawa was until i went there for cultural exchange and saw all the US military bases and american village areas. I have heard theres some okinawans that want the military to leave but i feel like its become part of the life there now whether people like it or not.
She's either a Dragon Panther or Crusader..... such a 'chira-kah-gi inaguu'.
Mr Miyagi...Thank You
I have been wondering how she was able to speak fluent English as an Okinawan. Apparently, this is what explains it: th-cam.com/video/JYlPKj_lZUs/w-d-xo.html
Thanks!
You can tell by her accent that she didn't grow up in japan, i know people in here who's actually fluent in english, but their accent is still there
She did grown up in Japan. She just went to a different language speaking school.
@@csharp57 Many people still view Okinawa as being separate from Japan since it was originally part of the Ryukyu kingdom. Even though they were forced to assimilate into Japan, the culture is still very distinct and different enough that it could feel like they were raised in a different country.
Okinawa girls look a lot more southeast asian than more in the north :)
Her hands expression shows she is American breed.
okinawan has been americanized
From my extensive study of the Japanese adult film industry, it seems people in Tokyo view everybody not from Tokyo as foreigners.
Okinawa should be liberated.
Almost like a foreigner in her own country
Okinawan = Philipino + Japanese
likeable girl
How the F is she so beautiful???
The way she speaks about the Okinawan language made me sad.
She doesn't seem to have genuine connection with the language, understandable because she never spoke it.
Just came back from a visit to both Okinawa and Tokyo. Tokyo people wears masks when they're sick. On the flight to Okinawa and in Okinawa, people just cough and sneeze all over the place with no consideration for others. It was disgusting. I definitely prefer Tokyo.
Pros and cons, or 一長一短 in Japanese. People are more polite but colder in Tokyo maybe, in Okinawa people seem like they might be more open and friendly (maybe at the cost of that 'politeness,' but a lot of people find that superficial so people have different views)
Lived all over Japan over the past 10+ years to include Okinawa. Mainland for me, is friendlier, cleaner, and much more accommodating for daily life.
haha good one!
Oh,that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness,and for His wonderful works to the children of men!For He satisfies the longing soul,and fills the hungry soul with goodness.🎉Psalm 107:8-9
*Revelation 2:16* “Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the SWORD of my mouth.”
*Matthew 10:34-35* “Do NOT suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a *SWORD.* For I have come to turn a man _against_ his father, a daughter *against* her mother, a daughter-in-law AGAINST her mother-in-law."
*Luke 14:26* “If anyone comes to me and does not *HATE* their father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters - yes, even their own life - such a person can NOT be my disciple."
*Mathew **15:21**-28* "Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon.
A _Canaanite_ woman from there came to him, crying, 'Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.'
Jesus answered, 'I was sent _only_ to the lost _sheep_ of *ISRAEL.'*
The woman came and knelt before him. 'Lord, help me!' she said.
He replied, 'It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the *DOGS.'*
'Yes it is, Lord,' she said. 'Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.'
Then Jesus said to her, 'Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.'
And her daughter was healed at that moment."
@@rivertonhigh-v4tREVELATION 2:16 The church in Pergamos had people that were doing things that were contrary to God’s law ,such as eating things sacrificed to idols and committing sexual immorality.God has a right to judge us;but He was giving them time to repent.
MATTHEW 10:34-35 There are many testimonies of people who said that when they became a Christian they were ostracized by their own family and friends.Even worse people have been persecuted or killed for their faith in Jesus Christ by their own families. This verse is prophetic and has been fulfilled.
LUKE 14:26 Of course Jesus did not use the word HATE literally here.He is telling us we should put Him first above everyone and everything.To the world it would seem that we hate our family if we put Jesus above them.15:21-28
MATTHEW 15:21-28 Yes,Jesus was sent ONLY sent to the Israelites for they were the ones that really needed the Gospel and even today they need to return to the Lord their God.But He still performed miracles for the Gentiles.The word DOG seems derogatory but is used here as a perfect example.In a household dogs have their portion but it is not the same as the children’s.Jesus’s mission on this earth was focused on Israel,not on the Gentiles.But when He left this earth Jesus commanded His disciples to “Go therefore and make disciples of ALL THE NATIONS”.Israel is God’s chosen people,but He loves everyone the same.
There was a time when God focused on the Gentiles and not Israel: But I tell you truly,many widows were in Israel in the days of Elijah,when the heavens was shut up three years and six months,and there was a great famine throughout all the land;but to none of them was Elijah sent except to Zarephath,in the region of Sidon,to a woman who was a widow.And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet,and none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian. LUKE 4:25-27
If you don’t believe in God or miracles,look up George Mueller.I will pray that one day you will turn to Jesus and be saved.God loves you and so do I.
shes definitely dating a westerner I bet
she is a westerner