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The Japanese man who gets paid to 'do nothing' - BBC REEL
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ส.ค. 2022
- Shoji Morimoto provides a very unusual rental service to his clients in Tokyo, hiring himself out in order to, quite literally, do nothing.
He has fashioned a career out of renting himself out to clients who simply don't want to be alone. Shoji doesn't engage in conversation or do anything other than just be there at whatever event or activity he has been hired to attend, and yet he is in high demand, scheduling one to three sessions a day.
Video by Terushi Sho
Narration by Dan John
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Hi @BBC Reel, I think there is some issues with the audio mixing in this video.
If you play the audio for this video in mono, many of the speaking voices from the interview with the guy would just be gone and completely cannot be heard. From my understanding, this can happen when the left and right audio signals destructively cancel each other when mixed into monosound, and which produces distorted/muffled sound.
I have some hearing issues with one of my ear, so I play videos with accessibility settings enabled to mix stereo/surround sound into monosound.
I hope your audio engineer can figure out a setup that would avoid these kinds of issues in future videos 😀
The music in the video is awful
We Fuji love the video very motivating why do I still work everyday 😂😂😂
Why only woman hire him? 😂😂😂😂 what a lucky guy.
What's wrong with the audio? Everything but the narrator is garbled
This man is doing more for his clients than we could ever know. He's essentially the human equivalent of a therapy dog.
Perfect comparison.
@@user-sf9gs2pg1b 💀💀
Does he come with barking ability 😂
thats one expensive therapy dog lol. its cheaper to get a dog or cat lol.. hes not doing more. he gets paid to hangout. hes a distraction to their pain or suffering. its like if someone dealing witha loss so they turn to drinking. it makes them feel good and forget about their issues temporary.
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I love how instead of being depressed about being "useless," he turned that into a job.
this comment made my day
He is basically an entrepreneur, smart business idea
what makes you think if someone's not depressed? your toxic productivity mindset?
Exept this would only work in Japan cause people are willing to pay for company look into the Host clubs and that , in others Country this won't work
@@vasyaandrushka7349 I didn't say anything toxic. I actually said something positive. Don't try to project your toxicity on to me.
And he's so good at it, like totally natural doesnt give off weird/creepy vibes or anything, dude's just in his zone
Creepy vibes? What are you… 12?
@@LaSombraa "creepy" vibes lol 😂
Creepy vibez...please explain
Dude is locked in
idk why people are confused by him saying “creepy vibes” but i’ll try and explain. When he is “doing nothing” with the people, he doesn’t make anything awkward or weird, and he doesn’t make people feel uncomfortable. Sometimes someone who makes others feel uncomfortable may seem like a creep or a wierdo. Hence, giving off “creepy vibes”
He has a very relaxed, humble, and non-judgemental presence. He reminds me of a Buddhist monk. It is quite zen what he does, i think. He is not looking back, or forward, or striving on a project or goal - he is just calmly present with people, providing compassion when it is needed.
Yeah exactly, he is present with people. And that means a lot of people simply cannot do that kind of job.
I'm gonna offer this service in London. He's not zen at all, he's just lazy.
@@orangewarm1 Guarantee you won't.
@@orangewarm1 way to miss the point...
@@orangewarm1whoooosh. Went right over your head and then some.
Moral of the story: Some times, just being there, showing up means a lot.
That's a bit optimistic for my blood on this particular situation.
im the type of person who wants to be there with everyone but literaly nobody even likes me not even my siblings.
beautifully extracted!
@@cardinalwilson8034 I suggest you to find a hobby or join a community yoga class or somewhere where you could meet new people :)
@@cardinalwilson8034 do you want to be my discord kitten?
He says “do-nothing” but to the people that hire him, he is doing a LOT.
I personally hate small talk, but feel pressured to do it as to avoid "awkward silence". Being in this situation, where silence is welcome would be amazing.
@@yeye6613 Technically he is doing nothing... Talking, eating, walking are all necessities that any human performs... that is his norm for those services, if you do nothing but necessities than essentially your only doing nothing... now him being on his phone is "doing something" but it would be pretty awkward if he wasn't so it's nothing.
@Mer Luzo How is it possible you can watch the video and miss the whole point? LOL
@Mer Luzo LITERALLY no he doesn’t. Learn the definition of literally
@Mer Luzo I don't have a friend that will do just whatever I want without asking me questions during the time :P
He is actually doing a lot for the women in the video. He is an on demand traveling companion. He is professional (punctual and respectful, and does not make sexual or relationship demands on these women). He is also a good listener. For the women there are no obligations like with a friend. He gives support when and where the women want and then the women can move on with their lives.
He is a passive listener. To be a good listener, one should listen actively -- which includes making statements beyond basic phrases. However I agree with your other points.
@@pamfan221 ; you are correct sometimes and I am correct sometimes. So, we are both right. What is good listening depends on the situation. Active listening can be best in certain situations as you mentioned. As a licensed therapist / social worker for many years, passive listening can sometimes be the best approach. Besides the video giving examples, I could give personal experiences.
As explained by one of my professors, just being there for someone has been described by some of her clients as the best therapy they received.
@@bb1111116 why sexual relationships are always bad? I think it's because feminists made it like that, otherwise it's quite normal in many cultures for centuries.
@@pamfan221active listeners give me pressure. I’ll think too much about their reaction and fear of pausing bc they want to keep listening. Sometimes I can’t ensure they’re really enjoying it or just bearing it. Their activity feels like aggression. A passive listener gives me more space that I feel safe and comfortable to express. That’s sort of his business goal.
So basically a gay guy
This guy is literally living by the quote "Silence is Golden" .
His silence is laying the Golden eggs for him
My silence gives off doo-doo stains.
he helped a woman work through her partner's sudden suicide when she felt she couldnt go to friends or family, i wouldn't call that "nothing" at all! he's doing a great service
I feel the same way. Perhaps he should rename himself the "be there" guy.
He is a hard worker.
Guy exists
Omg you helped her.
@@skyhunter520if he renames to Be There guy, ppl might expect him to talk more, so maybe not hahhah
To have someone listen to this tragic loss is a true gift. Regular family and friends cannot relate and don’t hear you. They can’t sit still and let you be you.
He is offering a service that is important to many people: companionship
You can't buy friendship. This is sad lol
@@madera648 what if he makes genuine friends doing this? You never know.
But sometimes just chatting with a friendly person helps your state of mind too.
@@labaccident2010 IT DOES NOT CHANGE THE FACT THAT YOU CANNOT BUY FRIENDS.
@@labaccident2010 this is buying friends. Period
@@madera648 noone here is buying a friend. They're buying a dude to just sit there. They have no obligation to be a friend to you. I honestly think if you can't understand why someone would hire a person like this, you just lack empathy. And empathy is a very valuable trait to have.
His life would make such an interesting series or movie.
Lots of escort movies out there
Lost in Translation transports that feeling.
It seems very boring as there is so little interaction.
Yup , Disney would go for it , they do nothing else than making booooooring movies about nothing 😁😁👍👍
As a middle aged person, I've seen a lot of elderly people walking around with nothing much to do all day, staring longingly at younger people, reminiscing their youth, probably. It really breaks my heart, and also terrifies me to about facing a similar future later on in life. Old age is cruel 😢
Old age isn't cruel, people are. But it isn't necessarily the person's fault when we live in a throwaway culture, they were told to be that way.
Revelations 21:4 "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.
If I ever live that old (which I don't think will happen), I will certainly not be like that, I'll be too busy with the internet and stuff to go on walks just to awkwardly stare at basically nothing to kill time. Today's old people created this world but they weren't smart enough to evolve with it. 🤷♀️
@@shizukagozen777
It’s such a good reminder to talk to ppl when you can or feel a prompting. Grocery store lines are phenomenal. So often there is an elderly person with a friendly face and you know they would love a little talk! But you have to put down your phone!😊
Often I think we feel we lack community but it’s here all around us if we have the eyes to see those that need a little boost!
This guy is a total genius - he gets to travel and eat for free and makes a living by doing nothing which actually means quite a lot to his clients.
sounds familiar to some services women offer
@@glitchesguy3717 and men ;)
I am kind of “do-nothing” guy myself. I am in Australia. Let me know if you need me, and I'll be there for you :)
@@vadimrostov Knowing that Australia has some of the most twisted serial killers... no thanks
@@notchipotle Lol!
The part where his boss told him nothing changes when he is there, so he pivots and leans into that strength, is just pure genius 👌
nothing really did change him lol
I know, brilliant! Talk about turning weakness into strength!
I never thought about that but damn, that was beautifully said 👏🏾
Yeah I think I'm ok with this planet being blown up in ww3
@Uh uh no
Wtf is this comment
One particular vid I saw of this man he was hired to accompany someone who was visiting his friends grave, and didn’t have the confidence to do it himself. Not all heroes wear capes
Other than some people out there in high positions, who literally do nothing and still earn millions, this guys actually provides a good service to his community and helps out many people.
What a great man!
i genuinely enjoyed the tune in your channel preview video
am a sucker for chip though
@@LORDOFGLOOP Aaaah thank you so much! :3
@@jno7 lucky for me that you responded, i forgot to hit subscribe! lol
have a good one :)
providing service to community is the most degenerate thing you could say, why the hell is providing anything to a community that you were forcefully brought into a good thing in any way, those communities can rot
@@Mdksupreme1 "degenerate", eh? You really should watch those literal nazi catchphrases if you wanna be taken seriously, kid.
Dude was told by his boss that he's basically worthless. He goes I'll show you and proceeds to find success doing nothing. Always love those kind of stories.
He found a niche market, but he definitely puts in a decent amount of work, it's kind of like a weird therapist
He didn't show any one anything. It was understood by the nothing guy that he isn't a very good worker at regular jobs. This wasn't an act of revenge, because good decisions rarely are.
Lol. Kind of like Seinfeld pitching a show about nothing to NBC. I just love it when lazy people are successful, gives me hope.
😎
That was the real genius of his when he thought about how to make gains from his "weakness" . Many people just get their hearts broken in their jobs by colleagues or bosses he did something very crearive + I don't think westerners are open for such a business idea.
I think he is doing a great service to his clients and himself. By doing nothing but being there he is helping people who just need someone there at that moment in life when they wouldnt have anyone. I think he is doing a wonderful thing.
You nailed it.
Absolutely!
And I think we need more people dedicating themselves to this kind of wonderful service. Ferb, I know what we’re gonna do today.
They're called support workers here in Australia and they are paid by the Government to do a similar role.
It's extremely depressing to have to pay someone to hang out with you. It's nothing but a symptom of social alienation and grotesque consumerism for this to exist as a commercial service, and for people to actually celebrate it.
Wow I don’t think he realised how useful and valuable he is. I think he actually cares too but is very professional.
This guy is quite an entrepreneur! He is actually doing a useful thing and there is nothing useless in it at all. He is open and natural and totally in his comfort zone. I hope he gets it.
As a psychologist I think he's doing something amazing. He's being there for strangers, listening to them and supporting them. I think his presence is somewhat therapeutic. It is also so sad how those people cannot ask their friends to join them or listen to them.
Yes I agree, I saw in a video where this Japanese man interviews other Japanese people that it’s hard in Japan to form deep relationships with others because people don’t want to ruin the harmony of the workplace or group with their bullshit so Japanese people generally don’t share their issues.
its japanese culture.. there taught to keep there emotion hidden
@@imagine9283 , I know, it's still sad and brings lots of problems. So people like him are really helpful.
@@mdoe6179, I know but it still saddens me everytime I watch stories like that. Mental health care there is also different from what we know here in West and then there are stories of common people helping those in need of a therapy. I remember watching a story about people who help hikikomori ("shut-ins") to get out of their rooms and start anew.
"Friends"
He could be many things, a bodyguard at night, a guide, an unofficial social worker, someone to make people feel at ease and not alone, he's very helpful to many people!
LOL he would be the worst bodyguard!
Sometimes a presence of a man is enough to keep strangers away.
Right. He’s a male escort. This isn’t a new or uncommon thing.
@@aswini4222 Yeah imagine you get mugged and the guy you hired is just chilling on his phone
@@donlad Shoulda hired a do something guy next time lol
I feel sorry for all these people who are so lonely and isolated or lack in confidence that they can't even go to have lunch or go to a cake store alone. I love going to these type of places solo.
This is basically an emotional support role. Totally legit career
I didn't get it at first but the more I watched the more I understood. This makes perfect sense. As a woman with anxiety issues I completely get it. I'm glad he was able to help that poor girl that was grieving the death of her boyfriend. It's the little things that bring a lot of comfort.
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I agree.
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Awwh u can rent me too if u want😁
It's very similar to a therapist, but they accompany you.
I love his backstory. If he were some successful businessman who suddenly decided to get paid to do nothing it would feel so slimy. But the fact that people have told him he's useless his whole life gives the whole thing a kind of heart-warming authenticity.
Authenticity..? I see irony.
You're damn right Stephen
Just like an anime..
I think what his boss said, "there's no difference whether you're there or not" (which sorry to the do nothing guy, I laughed at 😂) is a clue as to his strengths. He has an unassuming, nonjudgmental, almost "invisible" presence that makes his clients comfortable. Very few people could do the job he does.
@@TheHothotheatlive that boss' comment was his Eureka moment!! 😂
Paid for doing nothing? We call them government employees in France.
this video made me profoundly sad, but also so happy that his "do-nothing" does so much.
Sad for the people who have lost their way, but happy for those who found light in his service. I hope he continues to help so many more.
Its a shame how lowly he thinks of his profession. He’s doing a great service and should be proud.
I mean It does require zero skill that probably is where this feeling is stemming from but his job is still quite valuable, one man's trash is another man's treasure.
@@bureaffari3694 It requires a lot of self-control. He doesn't talk unless they talk. He doesn't try to get to know them, because that's not what they're seeking. He listens non-judgmentally. These are social skills.
Nah I wouldn't be proud. But to clients it's quite helpful, so I would say it's not a bad job, but nothing I would be proud of.
@@redbloodedbutterfly the exact opposite is THE SOCIAL SKILL! 💀💀💀
@5B in 5D anything anybody can do without any traning in one go is not a skill In my opinion.
This guy is performing a public service. Sometimes you want someone to accompany you that won't criticize you and will only speak when spoken to. This is a really underrated trait.
If only people actually did appreciate friends like this (I’m that friend, I have selective mutism, people just find me weird.)
@@KiriAbhainnhow do you get that tested or diagnosed? Seems like something i can relate to
@@MeestahBinks I’m not diagnosed yet because the doctors I went to completely forgot about it 😭 and I couldn’t bring it up to them again cuz of my mutism… so I’m not the best person to ask. But you could just make an appointment and tell them you think you have it, maybe write a list of some of the reasons why if that’s easier, and hope they are better than my doctors 👍 also even without a diagnosis doing some research on it yourself can be very helpful and can give you some clarity and explanations as to why you are the way you are. I’ve found out a lot about myself by doing my own research and feel a lot more comfortable with myself now.
That's a slave. That's why you have to hire this guy. If you want to be appreciated, you have to appreciate people.
Love is compromise, is a phrase for a reason. Between friends, and parents, and siblings, and lovers.
Not that anyone has to talk a lot.
This isn't a public service. It's a service that shows that maybe there's a flaw in culture.
Except for the restaurant.
Nah, this guy is performing a scam in a nation like Japan which in of itself lends itself very well to fraud. Good i stopped buying products from japan a long time ago
honestly, saying her is not anything is outright untrue. He is offering this beautiful service, company to people and a listening ear when needed.
He does something, something valuable!
I think the fact that he just listens does not judge or give advice is the key!
I think we all need this from each other
Great service!
So true what he said that we can't tell what goes on inside people, even though everything can look great on the surface!
This man has cracked the code, he does so much more then most people at their "job", meanwhile to him it feels like he does nothing and he gets paid for it also. genius
he also gets out of the office and sees his country each day. Who is the idiot now?
Its beautiful really. It shows how much We all feel "alone" despite living in communities with thousands of people tighr beside us every day
@@lefterismplanas4977 it shows how THESE people feel alone.
we good i'm keeping my 85$
Other people study psychology to do the same.
It’s actually an Escort 😂
Honestly there is something so stress relieving about talking about and dumping all your problems on a total stranger that you will never see again
I do it ALL the time in my daily life to EVERY person I encounter via Small Talk. Surprisingly, Humans are Kind and Supportive. I complain so much that I even get tired of complaining. Moving on with Life ...
@@BelleLopez312 sets up an unhealthy mental precedent that you don’t talk about anything that matters to anyone who you know, and that you only do it to people who don’t care... might wanna look into that
@@haydenchristensen9278 Which part of the "Kind and Supportive Humans" did you miss? In my Life, Strangers are more helpful than my so-called Friends and useless Family.
Have a little Faith in the absolute kindness of strangers. I used to think it's just Chicago, but it's not (except NY). I actually learned this Small Chats from a Finnish Model.
I'm happy. Are YOU happy? If not, think about what I said.
Horrific
@@BelleLopez312 only works as a woman unfortunately
Not only the do-nothing guy, he's also the say-nothing guy
Saying is also doing..that's y he said nothing
This guy is pretty smart when he speaks and that is actually impressive.
It takes a kind heart to simply “be” and just listen without any prejudice. And it can be peaceful to sit in silence, reminded without words that you are not alone. I wouldn’t call that doing nothing, considering he could be saving lives.
It's called a therapist, professionally trained listener who gives advice
@@worldcitizeng6507 but this person doesn't judge and doesn't give advice. He is simply there and be there with his clients. That's why they like hin.
that's just because women can't deal with beeing alone. It's like a drug for them, they need attention all the time. Shameful to no end
He looks like he has already heard way too much
@@Toto-95 I've known plenty of codependent men that can't be alone, either. Pathetic....
Honestly, doing nothing seems like a lot of work. Having the patience to listen to the other person, dealing with difficult situations... it's hard to not get caught up in it. It's a talent in itself.
He seems pretty indifferent and unaffected or disinterested so it's perfect for him. I would be way too invested in every client asking questions and talking them up. Seems like he keeps it to one word answers with no follow up and never engaging the convo.
Exactly, this is something a lot of people don't realize and take for granted: certain people are just naturally made for certain kinds of jobs or skills that others can't do or at least can't do as well.
The just paying him to be a freind
@@Ratzmoonmopes
Would only work in Japan, people should learn some social skills and get out there and live life, kind of sad really.
It's called detachment
this man is straight smart . Really liked how he shared the way he sees life /society . You different? but you still find a way to go through by your style and get money? Also helping others . nice idea
It must take a great deal of empathy to realize how some people just need to not be alone every so often
Given the social pressures in Japan, this man might have saved many lives of people who wanted to give up
i really didnt think it this way but now that u mentioned it ur so right
I wonder if this would work out here in the USA. I doubt it, but it almost seems worth a try.
You are probably right confessing everything to a stranger without pressure is the best thing ever. Like that one person who lost her partner through suicide and she might have done the same too if she didn't confess about it.
@@hurfdurfy8167 Careful bud... You're likely to have somebody go on Twitter and ruin your life for eating an apple wrong 5 years ago 😒😑
@@hurfdurfy8167 you'd be surprised. The only catch is that the ones who need it most are very likely to be unable to afford it. This is heavily linked to poverty and its only getting worse.
The fact that people are willing to pay for his services is just a proof that he is needed!
Agreed!
good point
Supply and demand motherfuckers haha good for him though.
No... Someone seeking to pay for a certain service does not make the person offering that service necessary. People can pay for things they don't think are necessary and they can even pay for immoral and unethical things...
People can pay for things that hurt them and that are even an escape from things they really need...
wow what a profound message at the end. great video
Absolutely
This person is doing a good and much needed service for people. I think it’s something he can be proud of. Being there for someone else is a valuable thing. Very valuable. Good job!
He is not doing nothing he is giving his time the most valuable thing. I think its brave to make this a service
@@softan no way jose 😅
hes only giving it because hes getting paid for it. hes a companion for hire. idk about brave, he sawe an opportunity and acted on it. being single and lonely is frowned upon in those cutlures. here in america its getting more normal to hangout by yourself
In 'those' cultures 🤣
Brave indeed.
But honorable.
He's actually doing a lot more for people than what really meets the eye.
Thought the same thing I don’t even think he fully realised what he was actually doing for people only in a country like Japan does this make sense I have visited twice and not surprised he is in demand some people just need someone present
Or camera.
hes a companion for hire. hes like an emotional support dog lol.. props to him. hes makes money off lonely people
@@Chris-sg4th Clearly you didn‘t pay close attention to the fact that loneliness was NOT the reason most people request his services. Maybe have another look at the video.
@@ExperimentalDisposition Unfortunately many don't see beneath the surface of this video because it's not cool to be supportive of others, it's cool to make fun of them. Chris likely clicked on this video looking for a way to get paid to do nothing, not for what it's actually about.
This guy is an entire social working station by himself
this guy is a genius, he figured out life.
i missed the part where he did nothing
Yeah what a clickbate title. It's a date rental. BBC sucks BBCocks.
Spot on
He got paid to chill and play on his phone, and might even eat or experience something interesting. He could even day trade, substack, snapchat, etc if he really put work into it
@@yohopirateHe did also say he’s not really adjusted well for society. So I think being able to actually just chill and do nothing is exactly what he’s looking for. At most he’d be scheduling clients, but I like to imagine he’s just vibing and admiring the atmosphere most times
Summary is: He doesn't get a dime at the end!
He's really close to a therapist in reality, to be truly heard is something a lot of people are missing in the current world, and he provides it. By being there to do "nothing" he is actually listening and helping out his clients. Most people just need someone to help them unload the stressful things going on in their lives. Of course, not every client is looking for that, but many of these cases they just need a "friend" to help em out with something.
Yes that are friends for. What dystopian society we live on.
Some people pay hookers or escorts for that reason, which is probably more expensive.
I’d hire him. Sometimes I just need to vent. It would be nice for someone to listen who will not badmouth you after.
Yes because all people want to hear is themselves blabbing over and over about there perceived issues without any real attempt at fixing them
God I want this job.
He’s not useless.. he is elevating people’s mood and life.. and also getting paid !!! That’s genius
He is a compassionate presence
This man is really a therapist. Not judging. Just being there. I completely understand how these people feel. And I don’t think it’s exceptional or “sad”. I think there’s many many people who go through times in life when they don’t want to be alone but also there’s too much pressure to be with someone they know. I actually totally get this.
I guess, but it's also a lot like a more dignified version of the British guy who had requested the presence of an "emotional support clown" at his firing to twist balloon animals only to pop them mid-bend, then pantomime melodramatic sobbing.
I would totally hire him, he is like a therapist! Also as a woman I'd hire him just feeling more comfortable not going somewhere alone for safety.
It is incredibly sad, we are more and more disconnected and isolated as a society more than ever. Japan is the extreme of this, and what is to come to the west and rest of the world. Tinder, tiktok, and twitter are not helping, soon metaverse and virtual reality will make all the difference for the worse. If society was healthy and we had proper community and support we wouldn't need therapists to just listen to us for a paycheck.
@@SFVYachtClub I think she said plenty enough, maybe you just need to learn to listen better.
What about getting some real friends.
i was expecting a lot of jokes in the comments but it's so refreshing to see people realizing the bigger picture of what this man is able to achieve. in a small way, his service can even lower depression and suicide rates
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That one time when TH-cam viewers aren't being toxic or joking around. But, being actually intellectual and understanding over something.
@@Player-rv8ph Some of the replies to the comments though are typical YT replies. Someone said: "Women cant be alone and always wants attention"... 🙃
These people need a dog or some kind of companion animal.
these are called politicians in america
This guy is great for real, i have friends like him and i also want to say that this guy looks very kind
Greetings from Mexico
he's doing what most people need nowadays from therapists.
I’ve lived in Japan for many years. There you’ll find all kinds of jobs. People are very imaginative and very serious at what they do.
I'm curious as to what kind of jobs
@Char10tti3 If you google the below there are many. It's anything as long there is no special legal requirements or license.
- shogi
- change the light bulb
- building furniture etc.
何でも屋
便利屋
助け屋
@@vlowolvtake1797 Nice! I am in the wrong profession in life.
Ive heard of :
family for rent ,
pro homeless man,
train pushers,
pro apologisers,
pro tears wipers,
Can I be a spider-killer if I move to japan?
The story about him wearing the hat because the girl’s partner wore it and ended his life really hit me in the feels. This was her way of letting go formally. She was moving to a new city for a new life. My guess is that she was suffering on the inside because she lost her partner like this. And by symbolically waving goodbye to the city with him representing her now gone partner, she could let go much easier.
Suddenly i respect this man’s services. And i hope the best for that woman.
Oh my god.
My respect is too much for this guy.
That's deep, i hope the girl will live a good new life and for Shijo Morimoto to do what he does best. The man works magic.
The way I understood it is that whoever hired him to wave goodbye was a different person from whoever hired him to wear her partner's cap.
@@flp322 no that's the same person watch 2:30
thats not a girl cap, you are making too much assumptions, considering this guy cannot tell this story to his own family, but anyway...
@@nohome170 95% sure it's a different person, the way he says この依頼は makes it appear to be a new request imo. plus he's not wearing that white cap in the train photos. that being said, i don't know if those pictures are just reenactments or not
Honestly not everyone can even do this he also has the character for the job. Its so interesting..
He's the friend for hire that most people never get. No bias or prejudice, listens and treats you respectfully. Too bad people have to pay for this experience and so rare to find for free.
Sometimes doing absolutely nothing and listening is absolutely necessary. This guy is providing an essential service. He should rebrand himself "the guy who listens". Period.
Yes, I don't consider his work as doing nothing. A therapist sometimes sits in his/her office and "does nothing" and gets paid big bucks just to listen. He's DOing a good service to many people.
Like he actually listens. He is paid. Get friends.
By doing that he would be setting expectation from the customer. This way is better. He said he'll do nothing and if he does nothing, it's not a problem. They expect... nothing.
Actually, I think "Doing nothing guy" is genius branding in its own right. As other people have written, he often steps into the role as a sort of "therapist". And the common experience almost all people have with therapists is a person who literally does nothing but sit and listen to you. So instead of going to a therapist, people would rather just hire a person who purports to do the exact same thing, only explicitly. It simply makes more sense. Especially for women. I can't count the number of times I've been asked out only to be someone to whom they can vent all their troubles. And it honestly doesn't bother me. But in a society like Japan, where people are so incredibly busy with work and interests, merely being a person who is virtually present in somebody's life is marketable. It has an inherent commercial value, because it's rare to come by even though everyone needs it.
@@___xyz___ I think "doing nothing" get's him more attention as it has a negative connotation to it. But when people actually see what he does, it makes him a hero. 😂
I think the fact he says he does nothing makes it easier for people to hire him because there are no strings attached, they don’t have to do anything either when they’re with him, they can be themselves, they can experience what it’s like just sitting next to someone and enjoy their presence without any other expectations. It’s a lot. It’s probably very soothing and healing, just to have a relaxed person next to you who doesn’t expect anything from you, he’s just there for you.
Image if this person is a woman, she will be judged as "same like a prostitute, or a sugar baby" for this. Typical misogyny society.
i could really benefit from this cause i have agoraphobia now and it’s hard for me to leave the house alone.
He’s just there for your money lol. It’s a service.
He stopped charging money, now he only takes food & travel fees@@OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOq
@@SkyFall7788I bet that’s because he’s been shamed about it. How is he supposed to support his family now
guy turned social anxiety into a paid job. Good on you.
Good on you 🙃 You are sooo doing something 😀 Giving them comfort, company and conversation when needed. What an awesome job😁 from Aotearoa New Zealand
He’s not really doing nothing. He’s providing a valuable service and making people’s lives better.
Yea, I think he is just providing niche but various service
I think saying that he's making people's lives better might be a bit dramatic. Like that one girl isn't going to have a better Life after having someone come to a cake store with her
I’m pretty sure he’s the “do-everything man” at this point.
His boss told him eveb when he went to work "nothing changed at all anyway" lmfao this man is the definition of useless
@Jevil This you?
Why? Does he do their taxes? Does he buy groceries in their behalf? All he does is to accompany them. It just so happens that his clients benefit from him doing nothing. Even if he has noble goal, it doesn’t mean he’s doing everything, let alone something significant.
@@pentagram4745 calm down bro
He's not useless at all 💙 Having him there would make me so happy too. He's doing a lot for society. I hope that boss who told him disrespectful things focuses on their own flaws instead of others. This guy in the video is doing great. I hope he sees that
Love this guy and the people he helps. Good stuff
He does A LOT! But it's so sad that people feel so lonely that way. That one who rent him to say goodbye at the station makes me cry.
Me too...
at least they are honest and not like those people who pretend to be happy.
@@eduardochavacano they didn't say there were unhappy, they just needed company it doesn't mean they are unhappy
@@eduardochavacano u mean like the customer who paid him to say goodbye ? :D
that was kinda sad
He is like the silent friend you do anything with. You don’t have the energy to socialize but you still want company, so u hangout without talking much
Image if this person is a woman, she will be judged as "same like a prostitute, or a sugar baby" for this. Typical misogyny society.
This could not work anywhere but Japan where things are safe and people respect one another most of the time.
He is like a therapist without knowing it
thats his calling
Therapists do way more than just be there and listen
@@noidea3326 the term 'therapist' is very broad. And yes, this guy can qualify as a therapist.
@@noidea3326 some times you don't need to do more, just be there when they need you.
Hmmm but a therapist does more than just listening v:
But well, if his presence helps for something good then
He’s smart, but the level of loneliness in Japan is insane
Loneliness is on the rise in a lot of places in the world
Especially in tokyo
Seems like it. Man if I was in Japan meeting beautiful girl there, I'd feel I wouldn't come back.
The downside to a repressed and introverted society. There's pros and cons to it all.
True but loneliness exists even in big boisterous cities like NYC with plenty of extroverts @@s70driver2005
But I saw him doing many things , he was eating , texting , walking ,talking , he actually does many things
1 to 3 people per day. Scheduling work, branding and designing his service, building clientele, and most importantly providing a service for a niche market.
He's certainly doing something
Without even realizing it, he became a business man.
Image if this person is a woman, she will be judged as "same like a prostitute, or a sugar baby" for this. Typical misogyny society.
He doesn't advertise, just tweets. For scheduling he gets DMs on Twitter and responds to the ones that interest him. He doesn't actually get paid for the actual service and (with some exceptions) prefers not to take repeat clients, so no need to build clientele. His niche is literally doing nothing. Some people in Japan are professional listeners. He will listen but prefers not to have to respond. That would be doing something. He certainly doesn't give advice. He and his family lived off their savings until he was able to generate income through his book, which someone else wrote for him. It's a thoughtful book. I heartily recommend it.
This guy winning in many ways, he had a problem, he processed it internally, he understand the felling of loneliness because social/workplace rejection, and used it to provide service for people that have same predicament as he is, his presence alone help those people that really vulnerable when they're alone
This mans a LEGEND
This feels weirdly wholesome and sad at the same time.
This is actually brilliant as many people feel uncomfortable traveling to a foreign town alone. Simply traveling with an extra body can keep you safe from people who might target solo tourists.
Edit: Holy Crap guys thanks for the likes!
Edit 2: I know this guy is just a chaperone nothing more, the point is criminals can’t read minds and looking more formidable than you are is half the game. If you expect to travel to a fairly rough area I suggest hiring an actual body guard.
It could also highlight you as a tourist if they see you with him
Maybe he's the boogie man
@@bgill7475 makes what could be a 1v2 a 2v2 in their eyes though. Could be enough for them to think twice.
Yeah I could definitely use this guy’s services whenever I might feel like hiking in the woods. Don’t wanna do it alone. Yet nobody else ever wants to come along with me :(
@@georgiypotulov23 I don't think you get the point, he's not a bodyguard...he's just there to make you not be alone, which could lower the chance of an attack or robbery. A single person is easier to target than two.
Dude honestly just looks like a normal person. Blends in anywhere and makes the place lively just by being there as himself. I applaud him for his brilliance 👏🏻
I'd try this out where I live, but I don't think people would want to hire a big tattooed guy with stretched ears and a beard for something like this 😂
He's perfect for it
@@agoogolofgeese 😂💀
@@agoogolofgeese ya never know some people might want someone who looks like a older bro that could fight somebody for ya while out n about and they dont want to be bothered especially by guys at a club or bar o.o or places like that
@@agoogolofgeese Some people want a teddy bear. As long as you make your expectations and rules completely clear, I doubt you'd have any less customers than I would.
yes, it was great move to hire him to work for cafe, i'm sure it had attracted more clients
He’s a hero and doesn’t even know it
This could be the next multi-award winning depressing japanese movie.
By being useless, he made himself useful.
Still better than those who become hostile and put others in disadvantages.
But he is not useless nor does he nothing, he is selling his presense, his time...to let others not feel alone.
Excellent comments, everyone!💐💐
The second type prosper in this Society 👍🏼🤡
@@wokeaf1337 Your name and your comment, both represent your woke d ness.
@@RicardoBubel Lol I don't know if you're being sarcastic or not. I hope you are
Damn. I teared up hearing about the person who wanted that "farewell" experience. It'd be hard to be a do-nothing guy when you're crying.
I didn't
@@blu3_enjoy Look at mr. tough guy over here!
True, I wish I have someone to say goodbye to me when I travel or when I come back, airports give me anxiety and I normally breakdown when I travel. It will be helpful to have someone who can do that for me even if I have to pay tbh.
@@fusionofmyth Hopefully you'll get all that and more in due time. 🙂😁
@@blu3_enjoy ok
Thanks TH-cam recommend! I feel similarly to some of his clients at the moment because I am in England for two months for work and want to travel but have no one to travel with because all my friends are in my home country! This video makes me feel validated for not having friends everywhere instantly lol
Well his services are not useless. If his presence relieves loneliness or suffering then he is helping people while earning an honest living. If he is bringing joy or comfort to people then his services are useful to people who need it.
He isn't a do nothing guy. He is a rent-a-friend. Other descriptions, in the purest sense, are an escort or chaperone. For people with a disability, a person who provides this service can greatly reduce the effects of depression and anxiety, thus reducing the load on the health care system. In some countries it is even paid for by the government.
@Amelia To me, and I mean this in the nicest way possible, it seems more like his job is to be a human support dog than a tard wrangler or manservant/assistant. He’s like a mercenary, but instead of helping a community fight off immediate threats he’s helping anxious and depressed people fight off bad vibes by giving them something to lean on. A “Shoulder of Fortune”, if you will.
well.... you'd be hard pressed to find some one that doesn't have a job and also does nothing other than eat and sleep. Every one interacts with the world.
No, he is not a rent-a-friend. There is a service for that, and he is distinguishing himself from that by being a do-nothing-guy. Unlike a friend, he will not be enthusiastic about your companionship and start conversations. It’s important to distinguish the services because some people are not seeking a fake friend, sometimes they just want someone to lean on or talk to without any reciprocation.
He's like a therapist for ppl who just want someone who listens or to vent to, even if he doesn't listen, but it looks like he does. He answers. My brother was always great to vent to when I was young and when I talked too much, he wouldn't listen to everything and I knew that, but it didn't matter. He just said hm hmmm hmmmm hm hm, which can mean yes, no, oh really? LOL and I felt so heard. It really helped. Ppl can call him and talk for an hour and tell him he's such a good listener, but he just says hm hmm and he has no idea what they're talking about. It's so boring. His mind wanders off. You're the best listener I've ever met! Lol.
Yup that's my job. The government pays me to accompany elderly people and the most provide basic of services. The whole idea is if these people have to go into managed care then the government will pay much more then they pay me just to keep on eye on them in their own home.
My kids have a book called "The Rabbit Listened." It's about a little boy who's upset, and all these different animals try to comfort him (the chicken wants to talk about it, the giraffe wants to forget, the kangaroo wants to scold him), but thr rabbit is simply there for him. It reminds me of this man. It's also very sad that society has come to this; having to hire someone because we are so uncomfortable being alone with ourselves.
I believe that some people have difficulty thinking because of using their phone mainly because I struggle to think while and after having used my phone.
Great Book!
Sometimes it is just better to be a great listener, I just read the book and it was amazing! Thanks for sharing
It won't get better. In retrospect, an unavoidable fate and no human is to blame...
As a coach I can tell you that being with another person has a value of its own, even when there is no conversation or direct interaction. Presence is very underestimated and misunderstood.
He actually does not ‘do nothing’. He provides a service that keeps people company so they wont be lonely.
He's not "doing nothing".
He's an unlicensed therapist.
"If our society requires us to do something helpful to live, that is still the law of the jungle. I think that civilization only exists when even useless people can live" I completely agree with him, this mindset of measuring one's value according to the prestige of one's job, has only made us cogs in the capitalist machine, we lost our humanity.
The capitalist machine takes good care of my autistic kin. Go to Venezuela leftist dolt !.
Agreed! Damn this capitalist system!
But he is not useless that proof we're still in jungle
@@Aka.Aka. You would still be forced to work under Communism.
@@fluttzkrieg4392 Only from each according to his ability, to each according to his needs
He’s definitely not “doing nothing”, there are a lot of people out there that are lonely, feeling lost, abandoned, going through emotional turmoil, needing the company of someone, not wanting to be alone, etc. He is actively helping people really, but admittedly at a cost. Good on him, and he’s earning roughly £250 a day. That’s £1500 a week, if he’s working a six day week, £6000 a month. Not bad at all!
Well, it's a bit of strange getting a stranger to have a dinner and do nothing Lmao, it makes me wants to not meet a one.
I'm going to start this type of service in my country as well. But I'll most likely get killed by a psycho
@@victorhugo3952 Only work for women then it'll reduce your chances of getting killed lol
Esp. In Japan!
You're right what u said. Alot of people out there are lost and are willing to pay for this.. I hope some how we all find some one. 🙏
He is basically therapy dog
He’s basically Duece Bigalow. Love that for him.
He's a support person
And he's doing far more than it appears, this man is a companion
For money
@@ZENN0SUKE Essential part of the job
@@ZENN0SUKE How is the companion person supposed to get money for food? It's work, it's his time and energy when he has to listen to someone telling him stuff he doesn't even want to hear, it's draining too. 85$ for session seems fine :) not scam
@@lizardwizard4542 Some things lose their value when you put a price tag on them.
That guy is not a companion he's a hired pet.
@@ZENN0SUKE No, it should be only from goodness of his heart. That will put food on his table right ?
I like that there is no pressure to entertain or impress him or anything ~ he just neutrally accompanies the client. I think that is the best part of all ~ that people can relax with him because he is so professional, but also laid back. An experience with him is like having an instant, temporary best friend!
Istg its like everyone in this damn comment section never heard of what a friend is. Japan is a sad lonely country
Best friend? What the f*ck are you talking about? He's a total stranger paid to be there who doesn't give a f*ck about you. It's there only because you pay him. That's even more sad than being alone. You guys are really freakin wierd
@@meyr1992 Yea it really is. Work culture is awful there.
@@meyr1992 I mean not all friends offer the same flavor of interests or support.i have a really close friend, heck I even have a bf that I talk to about almost everything. But there still is stuff that's too... heavy? For them, and that's what an anon would be for. That and none of my friends like roller coaster except me, it sucksssss--
being able to process all the feelings of real people that share their story with him is quite the worth i‘d say! Given what he shared i bet he has is fair bit of trauma dumping done to him. Not everyone could do that. I am glad he‘s there for those people that do not want to be fixed or guided but need an open ear that just listens
Guy is a fkn genius😂
This is really smart! Good for him! The business woman was smart to hire him so the store wasn’t empty. It will actually make people more likely to come in with him there. I’m a therapist and a lot of my clients are self conscious about going to places alone. (I.e. movies, restaurants, concerts) We work on increasing confidence and self esteem but this would be a great stepping stone for them for exposures!
Everyone needs to rely more on external supports to cultivate more of that intrinsic self-confidence, kudos to you in helping others!
I goto movies alone all the time. I enjoy it more, lol.
I can offer my company…for a fee 😂
@@Pango5697yes me too. But I would definitely hire him if I want to go to a cool festival. He can take a lot of pictures of me.
@@Pango5697same here!