It's nice to see Riho enjoy Japan which is harder for a woman as Japan has higher expectations for women to conform than men. It's a testament to her ability to adapt and to overcome the challenges. I am a Japanese American nissei like Riho who grew up in Ohio but unlike Riho, I had the worst experience. I was born in 1962 and America was very different then. I am very happy to see that this generation of Japanese Americans can enjoy living in both the US and Japan.
As a fellow New Yorker, I felt similarly when I visited Japan last week. It felt SO safe which is a huuuuuge plus, considering a woman caught on fire on the subways in NYC the week I was gone :( Also, eating out with my friends cost up to $50 easily per meal, compared to Tokyo where eating felt a lot less of a wallet killer. Cleanliness is the last thing, like the amount of human/dog shit I see in the streets of even lower Manhattan is crazy...loved how clean Tokyo is.
NYC transplant, now living in Tokyo. Tokyo & Japan 1000%. I can't think of anything better back in NYC and the US overall is moving in a horrible direction.
I admire her ambition, determination, and thoughtfulness, and i wish her well. Especially because I think it might be harder as a Japanese-American to make it in the Japanese entertainment industry, that it would be for a “White” or “Black” (I dislike those terms, but …) American. I think the market wants either “pure Japanese,” or extremely “exotic.”
She's so on point on her observations of Japan. Glad someone is aware enough to accept it and express it so delicately. I hope Japan can become more "free" without losing the values and respect we all enjoy.
@@VanillaPeach-y7l depends on your preferences but Kyoto has a lot of city and nature things to do. Tokyo is good for a first time visit, but it's very different from the rest of Japan. Hiroshima is less crowded and peaceful is you want a more relaxing visit.
born in nyc as a Japanese American. One time I went into a bodega and the guy asked me what I was, told him Japanese, and he said in broken middle eastern english: ohh Japanese, haiyaa! Now I know he didn't mean it in a racist way, but I almost asked him where he was from, because I wanted to do the same thing to him, but there were 5 other dudes from the middle east behind the counter lol.
I get that at her price point in NYC she could afford to not be exposed to the ugly underbelly of the city which is quite a stark difference that what she is in love with there. On the other hand Tokyo's worst area is 1000 times better than even the medium situation in NYC, just my opinion.
I wonder how Tokyo would feel or have developed economically if not for the long running recession and weak yen. Like would Tokyo still feel as good if everything was NYC expensive (basically if Japan wasn't pressured to devalue their currency in the 90s for the investors of US and Europe).
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I understand that Japan is a conservative society and hold the different beauty standards. but what i wanna say is that i encourage Japanese people to open them up further ,focus more on individual stuffs instead of consuming too much time to think of others' opinions and i hope they can express themselves freely, that will be more effective to boost people to people exchanges and communications.
I understand what you mean. But if I opened me up further in Japan, maybe people around me would be like, this guy is too intimate, isn't he? Strictly speaking, whether or not other people accept somebody opens him/her up depends on each individual's personality, character and how widely a person open up, so it's difficult to talk in a black-and-white way, but like Riho said in the interview, there is a strong social norm sort of thing in Japanese society, which makes people hesitate to open up themselves, for sure. BTW, I'm a Japanese who was born in, grew up, and live in Japan, and practicing English right now, so I'm sorry if my comment doesn't make sense.
@wdtrick Okay, cool i guess that's part of Japanese traditional culture. listen, bro, i'm not judging Japanese or the way how they live ,please dont get me wrong. Just do whatever you like without being afraid of being judged by others.
@ I agree with you. Following is my personal story. I quit the job last March and I was staying in Canada on a working holiday visa and now I'm traveling all over the world. In Japan, it is said that making a "gap year" in the middle of a career is seen a quite negative thing, which could be a kind of like a defect in a career, but I don't care. You know, I only live once. I try not to care about how other people see me. Thank you for your thoughtful comment.
Not gonna happen. To Americans it seems easy to decide to just be yourself. But the Japanese culture defines one’s self image as being part of the group.
What a lovely woman - beautiful, articulate and I wish her the best as a fellow Japanese American.
It's nice to see Riho enjoy Japan which is harder for a woman as Japan has higher expectations for women to conform than men. It's a testament to her ability to adapt and to overcome the challenges. I am a Japanese American nissei like Riho who grew up in Ohio but unlike Riho, I had the worst experience. I was born in 1962 and America was very different then. I am very happy to see that this generation of Japanese Americans can enjoy living in both the US and Japan.
Informative interview and liked how she expressed both pros and cons of nyc vs tokyo too
As a fellow New Yorker, I felt similarly when I visited Japan last week. It felt SO safe which is a huuuuuge plus, considering a woman caught on fire on the subways in NYC the week I was gone :( Also, eating out with my friends cost up to $50 easily per meal, compared to Tokyo where eating felt a lot less of a wallet killer. Cleanliness is the last thing, like the amount of human/dog shit I see in the streets of even lower Manhattan is crazy...loved how clean Tokyo is.
Such a great interview. Authentic answers from a beautiful human. Thanks for this.
Keep on being who you are. Individuality is important but Japanese conformity is important too at times. Balance is crucial.
What a beautiful young lady. Hope she has a fulfilling life in Japan and achieves her goals. 😊
Loved this interview. She is so well spoken and articulate. Been to one of her shows too, and she's an amazing artist. 🎉
NYC transplant, now living in Tokyo. Tokyo & Japan 1000%. I can't think of anything better back in NYC and the US overall is moving in a horrible direction.
Japan is in a downward spiral since the 90ies, things are getting worse. Demographic winter will hit them hard, granpas and granmas can't run society.
At 14:17 YES! When Japanese tell you to meet at a certain time, subtract a half hour, Early is ON TIME! On time is LATE!!
I admire her ambition, determination, and thoughtfulness, and i wish her well. Especially because I think it might be harder as a Japanese-American to make it in the Japanese entertainment industry, that it would be for a “White” or “Black” (I dislike those terms, but …) American. I think the market wants either “pure Japanese,” or extremely “exotic.”
She's so on point on her observations of Japan. Glad someone is aware enough to accept it and express it so delicately. I hope Japan can become more "free" without losing the values and respect we all enjoy.
You visited
@@VanillaPeach-y7l I guess it's a 9+ year long visit.
@@VanillaPeach-y7l not all of them, no.
@@VanillaPeach-y7l depends on your preferences but Kyoto has a lot of city and nature things to do. Tokyo is good for a first time visit, but it's very different from the rest of Japan. Hiroshima is less crowded and peaceful is you want a more relaxing visit.
@@VanillaPeach-y7l Tokyo is very city, busy, and modernized. The rest of Japan is slower paced, spacious and more traditional.
born in nyc as a Japanese American. One time I went into a bodega and the guy asked me what I was, told him Japanese, and he said in broken middle eastern english: ohh Japanese, haiyaa! Now I know he didn't mean it in a racist way, but I almost asked him where he was from, because I wanted to do the same thing to him, but there were 5 other dudes from the middle east behind the counter lol.
I am also an American Nisei in Japan...and New York is an open sewer. Tokyo is superior and I will never go back to the USA.
Absolutely agree. Tokyo is the best.
I get that at her price point in NYC she could afford to not be exposed to the ugly underbelly of the city which is quite a stark difference that what she is in love with there. On the other hand Tokyo's worst area is 1000 times better than even the medium situation in NYC, just my opinion.
Fantastic interview. I am opposite. I hope Japan and the west are always completely different.
Tokyo doesn't need more diversity, end of story.
Yes. I like it as it is so much... i like it being Japanese!!
She looks so pretty
I like her ❤New Yorker . She definitely 👍 expresses the true
She should also check out Bangkok.
I think as soon as Mexican Brazilian ppl see her they always ask her to marry
I wonder how Tokyo would feel or have developed economically if not for the long running recession and weak yen. Like would Tokyo still feel as good if everything was NYC expensive (basically if Japan wasn't pressured to devalue their currency in the 90s for the investors of US and Europe).
Come on
There's no way NY is better than Tokyo
Riho needs to find a good writer that can make her a star and icon of what a strong, assertive Japanese-American can achieve.
Rihoちゃんの魅力が満載なインタビューですね❤これからも楽しみながらがんばってください💕
Age conscious society (over the hill). Like Downward Spiral.
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She’s so beautiful!!!
In America its individualism. In Japan, you conform.
I understand that Japan is a conservative society and hold the different beauty standards. but what i wanna say is that i encourage Japanese people to open them up further ,focus more on individual stuffs instead of consuming too much time to think of others' opinions and i hope they can express themselves freely, that will be more effective to boost people to people exchanges and communications.
I understand what you mean. But if I opened me up further in Japan, maybe people around me would be like, this guy is too intimate, isn't he? Strictly speaking, whether or not other people accept somebody opens him/her up depends on each individual's personality, character and how widely a person open up, so it's difficult to talk in a black-and-white way, but like Riho said in the interview, there is a strong social norm sort of thing in Japanese society, which makes people hesitate to open up themselves, for sure.
BTW, I'm a Japanese who was born in, grew up, and live in Japan, and practicing English right now, so I'm sorry if my comment doesn't make sense.
@wdtrick Okay, cool
i guess that's part of Japanese traditional culture. listen, bro, i'm not judging Japanese or the way how they live ,please dont get me wrong.
Just do whatever you like without being afraid of being judged by others.
@ I agree with you. Following is my personal story. I quit the job last March and I was staying in Canada on a working holiday visa and now I'm traveling all over the world. In Japan, it is said that making a "gap year" in the middle of a career is seen a quite negative thing, which could be a kind of like a defect in a career, but I don't care. You know, I only live once. I try not to care about how other people see me.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment.
@@wdtrick 👍wish u all the best
Not gonna happen. To Americans it seems easy to decide to just be yourself. But the Japanese culture defines one’s self image as being part of the group.
In Japan she would be viewed as not-Japanese.
So have u ever been discriminated or treated unfairly in NYC because of your Japanese bloodline or your Japanese appearance let's say.
I can understand her not liking people speaking to her in Chinese. Often, people do that to make fun
She is very open minded, I hope Japan will be able to learn from her instead of boxing her to be like everyone else.
Open minded as in
@ She is willing to acknowledge and explore different ideas and cultures even though she is from NY.
@@yunusaminbari3060
Example
As an american, I don't feel america is fully free. I felt more free in latin america and europe.
You are out of your f ing mind…
@CIeaner23
Like Jim Jeffreys said, you’re definite not as free as Holland.
Indeed. In the land of the free, america's politics often are contradictory and reversed.
You are right.