Funny to me that they were looking for a substitute for turkey on Christmas as I've never had turkey on Christmas (I'm an American.) We have some kind of beef roast usually, (typically tenderloin) as a main dish. Some years we have roast duck. To me turkey is for Thanksgiving.
This video covered a lot of good points regarding Christmas. As for New Years, no mention of Bonenkai or Shinenkai. No mention of “Western” style New Years parties which seem to become popular recently. Lastly, no mention of what do young people or couples do during the end of year. I’m old and married in Japan so I’m curious about these questions. :)
Yes, there are so many topics we missed out on! Most of the questions we received were about Christmas, so I had to tack on my own Questions about New Year's in Japan. Maybe one year I'll do a proper video about all the events surrounding New Year's. Not this year though, haha.
@@LifeWhereImFrom I'd be interested in hearing more about New Year's in a future video - especially since it sounds like it's a much larger, more important celebration than Christmas is.
I'd love to know about Japan and social media in general. Japan's attitude towards it, is it tame compared to other countries, do teens get too absorbed with it etc....
Lacey Cross It can get pretty bad here. “Insta-bi” folks are frowned upon due to their ordering expensive meals and not even take a bite before leaving the restaurant for the next photo op. Facebook is not popular but it’s mostly used by Japanese teens who want to attract foreigners and Mothers who take pictures of their children (You almost never see the mother in the pictures). Line is the primary app for texting and video messaging. You almost never ask anyone for their phone number, you ask for their Line.
But is sayonara not saying a big good bye to not see back in long time? I though, mata-ne or byebye is the short time bye, to see in the next few days or so? One though popped up in my mind while making my breakfast a few minutes ago: Is the change of the Tenno in this April 2019 a big thing in Japan and how do the common japanese handle with it? I know, it will be the end of a Era ( end of Hesei, if I know it correct? ) and with the new Tenno it will begin a new era. Do the Japanese celebrate it big or more silent/more private ? It not too much time till the change of the Era, the retreat of the tenno. Kinds regards from Germany, Peter! Mata-ne!
Thank you for this video Greg. Learned a lot of new things. I am surprised though that you didn't realise that Kohaku Uta Gassen is a Girls vs Boys singing battle >_
A Critical problem in Japan. The people even don't know Kentucky is the name of one of the states in US. People assume Kentucky is the name of a restaurant chain in Japan(at lease people know it's from US.)
Oh it's not a holiday! Where I'm from we all most all of the major holidays : Chinese New year, Islamic holidays, thaipusam, deepavali, Buddhist, Christmas, new year and others.
ive never thought of going to KFC for xmas here in california. for me its like in the same class of food as mcdonalds. i dont celebrate with that food.
As they explained, it started with Christian missionaries in the 70s. They were looking for turkey, but turkey isn't in Japan. So, they bought a lot of chicken from KFC. Given Japanese incorporate some Western influences, a KFC Christmas dinner is now common, but it's not a holiday. Just something most participate.
Turo619 You don’t HAVE to eat it. I’ve spent several Christmases in Japan and never ate KFC for Christmas. BTW, don’t take your date to KFC, that would ruin your evening.
I'm still confused. It's not a holiday. They don't celebrate it. The kids go to school. But they have a national ad on TV for KFC. They have Christmas cakes. And some people put up Christmas trees. Dating couples give each other gifts. It seems like they are in some denial about celebrating it. They don't want to but they do, a little bit.
I can't be the only one who sees a lady in the thumbnail of a LWIF video and thinks, "the absolute ledge, he finally got his wife in front of the camera!", can I?
Yamamoto Sensei is always such a delight
I love your channel so much! I love japan and your channel helps me learn more about the country that I love!
Funny to me that they were looking for a substitute for turkey on Christmas as I've never had turkey on Christmas (I'm an American.) We have some kind of beef roast usually, (typically tenderloin) as a main dish. Some years we have roast duck. To me turkey is for Thanksgiving.
plot twits, sensei is the wife
the wife was shown for the first time about 3 videos ago on the main page
Nope
Terrence Chavez may I ask which video it was and what time in the video she was shown? Thanks
@@demored3017 which one?!
There is no way sensei is taller than greg-san...but nice tho ^*
I was actually in tokyo on new year and so on, really interesting to see a busy town like tokyo getting really quiet around january the first...
This video covered a lot of good points regarding Christmas. As for New Years, no mention of Bonenkai or Shinenkai. No mention of “Western” style New Years parties which seem to become popular recently. Lastly, no mention of what do young people or couples do during the end of year. I’m old and married in Japan so I’m curious about these questions. :)
Yes, there are so many topics we missed out on! Most of the questions we received were about Christmas, so I had to tack on my own Questions about New Year's in Japan. Maybe one year I'll do a proper video about all the events surrounding New Year's. Not this year though, haha.
@@LifeWhereImFrom I'd be interested in hearing more about New Year's in a future video - especially since it sounds like it's a much larger, more important celebration than Christmas is.
Merry Kentucky....hilarious! I cant stop laughing!!!
The temple thing reminds me of the Methodist covenant service on the 1st Sunday of the year.
I'd love to know about Japan and social media in general. Japan's attitude towards it, is it tame compared to other countries, do teens get too absorbed with it etc....
Lacey Cross It can get pretty bad here. “Insta-bi” folks are frowned upon due to their ordering expensive meals and not even take a bite before leaving the restaurant for the next photo op. Facebook is not popular but it’s mostly used by Japanese teens who want to attract foreigners and Mothers who take pictures of their children (You almost never see the mother in the pictures). Line is the primary app for texting and video messaging. You almost never ask anyone for their phone number, you ask for their Line.
Oh, I LOVE Japan... you are the best!
im so early that its only 360p xD
ikr
LOL... we can't have everything :-)
Have a good end of year!
We use to get 10 days of leave from school in India for christmas (talking about my school dont know about other schools)
I love ur video im from japan to i live in shizukawa
If I saw Japanese KFC ads and didn't know it was just a holiday tradition, I'd be like OMG they worship the Chicken Man.
can you please make a video on Japanese New Year?
KFC in Japan is awesome. (Everything is awesome...)
あけましたおめでとうございます🎊🎉🍾🎊🎊🎈🥰🥰🥰🥰
But is sayonara not saying a big good bye to not see back in long time? I though, mata-ne or byebye is the short time bye, to see in the next few days or so?
One though popped up in my mind while making my breakfast a few minutes ago: Is the change of the Tenno in this April 2019 a big thing in Japan and how do the common japanese handle with it?
I know, it will be the end of a Era ( end of Hesei, if I know it correct? ) and with the new Tenno it will begin a new era. Do the Japanese celebrate it big or more silent/more private ?
It not too much time till the change of the Era, the retreat of the tenno.
Kinds regards from Germany, Peter! Mata-ne!
i never watched so many adds in one Q&A Video.... 😂
That strawberry shortcake looks delicious!
Thank you for this video Greg. Learned a lot of new things.
I am surprised though that you didn't realise that Kohaku Uta Gassen is a Girls vs Boys singing battle >_
There's a saying in Japan that if you're 25+ and single you're Christmas Cake.
I'm one 😭
2 other things... New year cards to everyone you know nengajou 年賀状、and bonenkai partys
It's not playing
nice info
I’m in Japan and I was wondering what is the best thing to do in Japan right now we are in Tokyo
Search on YT what to do in Tokyo
Interesting having KFC for Christmas Dinner.
Japanese study question but what does "Kentucky ni shinai" mean?
does it mean something like "Why not do Kentucky?"
Awesome video!! It’s interesting to how Christmas is like in Japan!! This video should’ve been in japanese, since she’s your japanese teacher! haha
A Critical problem in Japan. The people even don't know Kentucky is the name of one of the states in US. People assume Kentucky is the name of a restaurant chain in Japan(at lease people know it's from US.)
Oh it's not a holiday! Where I'm from we all most all of the major holidays : Chinese New year, Islamic holidays, thaipusam, deepavali, Buddhist, Christmas, new year and others.
You’re so handsome omg
ive never thought of going to KFC for xmas here in california. for me its like in the same class of food as mcdonalds. i dont celebrate with that food.
As they explained, it started with Christian missionaries in the 70s. They were looking for turkey, but turkey isn't in Japan. So, they bought a lot of chicken from KFC. Given Japanese incorporate some Western influences, a KFC Christmas dinner is now common, but it's not a holiday. Just something most participate.
@@Ron-iy2ez and when I get out there, I'll have to join in on it too. Wonder if I'll miss turkey...
Turo619 You don’t HAVE to eat it. I’ve spent several Christmases in Japan and never ate KFC for Christmas. BTW, don’t take your date to KFC, that would ruin your evening.
sponsored by KFC Japan :D
360p for the win
I'm still confused. It's not a holiday. They don't celebrate it. The kids go to school. But they have a national ad on TV for KFC. They have Christmas cakes. And some people put up Christmas trees. Dating couples give each other gifts. It seems like they are in some denial about celebrating it. They don't want to but they do, a little bit.
Early
I can't be the only one who sees a lady in the thumbnail of a LWIF video and thinks, "the absolute ledge, he finally got his wife in front of the camera!", can I?
Well im a veg, what about people like me in Japan during Christmas?
Plz make a video on how Indians live in Japan?
Something is wrong with this video upload
Are you Short or is She tall ? >_
Both?
The Japanese KFC commercials were so awkward, like an SNL skit. Is it supposed to be funny or is that genuine?
They're most definitely real, genuine commercials.
山本先生はゆとり世代だな（笑）ケンタッキーの前からクリスマスにchicken食べる習慣はあったよ。ケンタッキーが日本で始めたわけじゃ決してない。アメリカのTVドラマの影響で、1960年代後半頃からローストチキンがデパート、スーパーで売られるようになった。その後、それらの一つの選択肢としてケンタッキーが出てきたが、それは割と最近のこと（多分９０年代）。80年代やバブルの頃はまだクリスマスにケンタッキーとはなっていなくて、ローストチキンを食べたものだ。いい加減なこと言うなよ。
"Christmas is Kentucky"; that is so dumb !