Cathy Cat: "one thing that bothers me is the health care system in japan and having to pay something for insurance or at the doctor's office!" Me: ::laughs in American::
Frankly as an American I love that I can call a doctor and get an appointment where and when I want. Not so with socialized medicine where they tell you when and where to go and the quality of the health care is not as good. Sure it's cheaper but a lot of times you do get what you pay for.
@@taliawtf6944 American health care is indeed the best in the world...when you can afford it. Healthcare, which is unfortunately (for most of us Americans) tied to our employer, means that you might be pressured to stay at a job to keep your health coverage, and even your own doctor! Because your next job might not cover visits to your current doctor you love so much. Heck, you might not even get health insurance at your new job at all! A lot of newer companies nowadays focus on contract workers and do not offer benefits! It sounds a lot like our health insurance tells us where to go and decide the quality of healthcare we will receive. Oh, and if you do have insurance, that doesn't mean you can get an appointment whenever!! I'm sure even before covid you had to wait sometimes (month+) to see a specialist or do an elective procedure - I know I have! If a doctor doesn't at least have a little bit of a wait, I'm usually suspicious why they don't have patients lol. Japan has universal healthcare, and the quality of health care is excellent! Whenever I went to the doctor there, I'd pay the likes of 1,000 yen ($10) in total for the visit, medicine, etc. It was affordable and extremely accessible. I was able to see a doctor the day of, it was not a long wait. You don't need to jump through hoops either to get insurance, it's provided to you by the government and easy to sign up. Children under 20 years old are covered 100% - that's such a relief for parents!! Frankly, I think you have an incorrect view of socialized medicine, and I hope with what I wrote you (and others reading this), you may have a more open mind to the idea. We do have socialized medicine in America - it's called Social Security. We are capable of making it work for our people. Health is everything. Without it, we have nothing. It shouldn't be privilege, it should be a right for all.
As an American, Japan's healthcare system seems like heaven. Yes, I realize it's even better in the UK, Germany, etc. But coming from the land of the most expensive healthcare on the planet (by a LOT), Japan's system is a positive, not a negative.
Well, American health care/ins sucks big time for most people....but I've been a waiter my whole life, yes, a waiter....30 years and have always worked in places that provide health care at a cost, but usually it's been around $150 per month plus deductible and copay which has been easily affordable. After covid I work in a grocery store and the ins is $30 per month!!!!!! $20copay and $300 deductible. So all is not lost in the US, but ALL people living in the US deserve affordable healthcare.
I live here in the good ole U.S. of A. My health care isn't a problem and never has been. Yes, i pay my own insurance, but my copay is 0 to negligible, i only pay a couple hundred bucks for dental, everything else is covered up to 80%. Surgery is covered 100%. Emergency room fees are covered up to 80%. I suppose it varies from state to state and company.
With that reasoning there is nothing poverty in the US, because Africa has it worse. Japan's healthcare is trash. Northwestern European healthcare is then only humane healthcare respecting basic human rights.
For people who were planning to move to Japan and are hesitant because of a few negatives... No country is perfect. You may find more issues than the image you had in your head. Still it is something you should experience for yourself. 🙂
Japan actually got their shit together especially if you compare it to the rest of the world. The biggest problem I see is that they are one of the highest nuke targets in the world.
@@food7479 Aren't the nordic countries comparable? From what I've seen they've reached the tops spots for happiness. Nonetheless Nonetheless Japan has flaws but also has better situations than some countries
To be honest I have the issue of watching too many negative videos about countries so then my expectations are very low and so when I go there I will be surprised.
@@food7479 have you ever been here ? Yeah they have good but for me it outweighs the bad it’s too shitty to live here… people here are extra judgmental because they’re so miserable and can’t fully express themselves. Unfortunately one of my parents is half Japanese so I had the curse to experience living here in Japan. Very nice place to visit but a hell to live in. For me US is the paradise compared to Japan.
@@hg77777 I really take pity on one of your parents. She/He must regret having brought up you to be so warped. The society is a mirror of yourself. If you reject it, it will also reject you. If you accept it, it will also accept you. It's up to you !
The people that say their dreams to move to Japan are being destroyed with this video, are u serious? What did you expected Japan to be? The perfect wonderland? Besides, if these negative points are putting you off already it means your aren’t really prepared to move somewhere completely different from your country... Japan has it’s dark side yes, but it has many points that are worth it. It is worth it to move there even to experience it for some time, not thinking in the long term and not expecting everything to be smooth like in your country. Cathy cat has shown many good sides of Japan in most of her videos, then she shows the bad sides in this one video and you turn up to say you don’t wanna go there? To my view, that’s completely irrational...
Everyone's rationale is going to be different based on a huge variety of factors. Remember that we are all different people and we have a different set of "deal breakers" when it comes to these kind of things. I am speaking as an Armenian, born in Soviet Russia, growing up there in the 90s for my first 18 years and then moving to live in the UK (which is where I am now). I personally prefer UK over Russia even though there are some clear cases of where Russia has it's shit together way better. But the down sides of living in Russia far outweigh the ones I see here in Britain, hence why I am not going back. Many other people I know for example who experienced same journey as me have come back there and/ or express the desire to do so. Otherwise I would agree and also I want to try living in Japan for a period of time too, just as I would love to try living in the USA, Singapore, Czhech Republic, Bali and maybe a couple other places, so who knows where one will eventually end up and how many of these will I be able to tick off my list until I drop :)
Its actually kinda funny that Cathy doesnt have a credit card still even after all those years, Im guessing its similar to the renting situation where they have a lot of foreigners defaulting on credit cards maybe?
The fact she does not have a credit card in Japan, kind of answers the question, that was the premise of her other video "Do Japanese accept foreigners as one of their own"; Answer: NO.
I wanna know if anyone has thought this same question before, ‘is there a difference in treatment for gaijin in Japan , depending on their beauty?’ I think if you’re a foreigner (not specific to any race) resembling to the Asian beauty standard, you will be complimented a lot, as well as using personal efforts to mirror Japanese beauty, with hair style, fashion, makeup, etc. Humans tend to trust and feel appealed to attractive people, more than average looking. This mental thought could not be more significant to Japanese, who are a homogeneous society, meaning their interpretations of what is ‘beauty’ to them is not common to change like in western countries where many different types of people are living. Furthermore , giving efforts to yourself by choosing Japanese fashion or hairstyles over western, will give impressions that you are trying to fit in. So, pair these with a face that is attractive to Japanese. With this, I wonder if gaijin who are very beautiful to Japanese, and who try to fit in, would not face the same issues compared to someone with a face and body considered unattractive to them? Maybe less likely to be insulted and excluded, as well as more success in dating and friendships. It’s a topic that’s been on my mind forever because I’ve never seen it being discussed. I know it’s a quite obvious thing that humans will take a liking to attractive people over those we find unattractive, so I don’t want to know about that. What I’m interested in is would Japanese see you as foreigner, no matter how you appear, or your way of living would not be so harsh compared to those with a less likeable appearance. Maybe I answered my own question , because half Japanese are seem to be treated like outsiders in their own country..... well I already wrote this so I’m just gonna post.
The simple answer is yes, absolutely. Speaking from personal experience and not from only 1 area of Japan I got the same reactions whether I was in Kansai or Kyushu. You're basically treated like a Unicorn.
My daughter is half (southeast) Asian. Her “look” is hard to identify. She has been seen as white, Asian, and even Spanish (she speaks it well). In Japan she reported being treated very well and even got a job modeling for a kimono company. She made a point of dressing like normal Japanese women. She is sure that helped her go unnoticed in her hobby of street photography - not looking like a foreigner.
I opened a can of 'worms' with my original comment but I'm going to pass completely on visiting and leave it to the TH-cam community to walk, ride trains and show culinary delights in the comfort of my home. Japan is definitely a different place. The culture food, festivals, all of it looks inviting but I don't want to upset them or break some law and so forth. I have 'friends' in Kyoto but I'd rather have them visit me here in my country. That would be much easier. Learning the language is another issue. Different dialects like in Osaka to Tokyo for one but I've been trying to learn it to no avail. German or Dutch is a lot easier. Well, let's see whose cages I've rattled with this comment.
@@garydell2023 I don’t know why you are so defensive about some comments possibly attacking you. Anyway, if you don’t do anything you like because it’s too “hard”, what even is the point of your life? Sorry but sooner or later you gotta get over the obstacles you have been trying to ignore.
1. Not all of them 2. They won't be rude directly to your face, they will keep their thoughts in their head or may try to indirectly hurt or exclude you.
Yeah I've watched something like that here on TH-cam, houses or apartments that has a bad history are cheaper. Most Japanese are superstitious and tend to back away to those places.
You gotta also think about applying not too early. They record the rejection in the system and it takes like half a year to get deleted again. If you apply in that half year, you will automaitcally be rejected. I got mine after 1.5 years .... it was a struggle... even as a german ...
#1 - its amusing the Japanese reject foreign rentals when so many of them are living abroad these days #4 Expats living in Japan have told me that Western guys have been groped by Japanese women while travelling on trains.
@@umr3179 Hankook are as different as fingerprints. They are examined microscopically before they are registered. That way when examining documents to determine validity or forgery they have photos to compare them.
私は普通の日本人ですが、一言。 貴方は極めて傲慢です。 この国が貴方の国の標準と違うから腹を立てている。 そして、自国の標準を極めて無礼な口調で我々に押し付けている。 場所は普通の住宅街、 そこで大きな声を出して、日本の悪口を言う 国によって、これだけも襲われる危険がある。 そんな貴方を静かに受け入れる日本をどう思うのか？ I am a very ordinary Japanese. Let me say one comment. "Very arrogant, you are!" You are judging this country based on your country standard. If it is not satisfactory to it, you shout; "This country is not Good." "I am very angry." You also enforce your stand to us. (because you are standard, you are justice) The place where you are shouting seems ordinary resident area. In such a place, you are shouting and discounting Japan. In some country, you may be assaulted by local people. But, in reality, most of Japanese are generously accepting such a rude alien. How do you think then.
Can't you use a debit card to pay? I live abroad in the Netherlands and I dont see any use for a credit card, i can pay online with my debit card which was very simple to obtain
It's easier to rent when you have a permanent visa and/or family in Japan. Minimini is often good for gaijin too. Try to avoid working for GABA as they exploit itaku (contract workers) like crazy. I have pics of posters on the Nishi-Kokubunji platform saying not to throw liter, punch train staff... or molest women. 8-/ I had a credit card for my main bank account as I had money in there, but I got rejected for an Ito Yokodo credit card I wanted so I could get the extra loyalty points. Loyalty points in Japan are actually great. You can spend them like cash in the store and they have promotions to get extra points and stuff.
Thank god I didn't get accepted by GABA (not coz of me, coz I came as a pair with my then boyfriend who was not qualified lol). I could've been living a crappy life right now.
*#8 -* *_thoughts:_* _in germany it is often the case that couples get engaged, get married at some point, have a child or several, build or buy a house and buy a spacious car (station wagon, van, suv). i respect this attitude, but i don't live it._ _after my fiancée and our unborn son died in a car accident in the early 1990s, i decided not to start a family of my own. it doesn't mean that i'm unhappy. that doesn't mean that i can't be happy for others. and that doesn't mean that i don't like children. i'm happy when i can share in the family happiness of others, but i'm just as happy to live with my partner without children, without my own house and unmarried._ _sometimes older people are a little confused because of their old-fashioned attitudes, but when i explain why i think that way, they understand._ love and peace from the nuremberg area 🥰
Maybe it's hard to be a considered full-time company employee as a teacher, I guess it depends on the type of job you choose? I have been a company employee for 2 years and as for a credit card you could try Rakuten. Its one of the easiest companies to get a credit card for as a foreigner, but their are other companies that are Foreigner friendly. Women working in Japan have that stereotype they quit work easily or that they can't work well because most women quit work easily especially after marriage. Once married they're expected to stay at home and raise children, clean, cook, etc. (I don't agree with it but it exist for a reason)
@@catmerchant8699 Japan is in dire need of reform. It's true that theirs more and more women staying employed instead of having children however women do not receive the same pay, benefits, or advancement opportunities when compared to their male peers. This is deterring fact for a lot of women who want to pursue a career. Age is also a huge factor for women usually around 40 big companies become less likely to hire a woman when compared to a man. As it is now the work life balance is non-existent the work culture has always been "life for the company" and the cost of having children is much higher than most can afford especially at this time. Their are some cities do offer money for new parents and I believe how much is based on how low the population is of the city where the child is born. With the birth rates as they are and the aging population Japan will begin to rely on foreign workers more and more so hopefully the government will acknowledge this and make life easier on us within the coming years. Hoping so anyway.
Even though this is an older vid i want to say. You did an amazing job Cc for tackling these issues. Great approach to the problems. Also, you addressed circumstances some don't want to face or admit. Bravo, we all love Japan but thanks for being candid.
I work in Tokyo as a full-time employee and I haven't had any of the problems mentioned except the apartment rental one. I feel like a lot of the problems mentioned don't really apply for people working in the tech industry - maybe more of a problem for English teachers?
I think getting permanent job/ work conditions similar to European countries is problem only for the so called "traditional companies". That's why I would prefer to work in western company that has they branch office etc. in Japan.
wow , extremely interesting new insight I just learned from you about woman in Japan and the suicide rate spiking. It’s almost as if more people are dying from suicide than the actual covid itself, super crazy times we’re living in. Shouldn’t be this way....
You are pretty much naked in Japan in terms of legal rights and financial opportunities. The things you took for granted in your country don’t apply there. As a foreigner, you should speak more fluently in Japanese, have more marketable skills, and extra more polite than the Japanese themselves to overcome these social obstacles. There are already racist prejudices against you. It’s up to you to prove them wrong. Most of them are good people but they will always have that racist system in their society.
>>What you have to pay when you see a doctor ↑ off course. so what? you can buy goods in freely at supermarket? you can buy goods in freely at supermarket? you can buy goods in freely at supermarket? you can buy goods in freely at supermarket? you can buy goods in freely at supermarket? you can buy goods in freely at supermarket?
My wife’s Japanese and it’s always amazed me about Japanese kanji. It’s so cool to be able to read it and I was wondering if you could read kanji? I know that your very fluent in the language but what about kanji?
hey cathy cat for me, japan when it comes to emigration foreigners who remain in the country have a great challenge ahead of them the difficulties to integrate in general in japan or the japanese are not very accustomed to foreigners even when in matters of work the difficulties they face. for me the country that I visited on vacation and I found it very interesting the german people are very friendly that helped me in some difficulties that had a very clean and organized country was germany I loved visiting germany I hope to come back again
There is a girl over there that is homeless ,Her parents threw her out years ago ,she is 23 yrs old,thet took her ID away from her so she cant get any thing done to help her
10:05 Why don't you make your credit card in Germany? Go Back to Germany, visit local German bank, Ask for credit card, you get The credit card. Return Japan and use German credit card.
From my experience, an oversea credit card is not accepted for many transactions in Japan. Its possible to use a CITI bank, Seven Eleven, or Post Office bank account to take cash out. I would suggest that its possible to get a credit card over time with a Japan Post Office account although I have never tried. (Perhaps I should try as I have had my account now for around 12 years)
W/ a “signature” stamp, it’ll be a WHOLE lot easier to forge your “signature”. Your written signature can be forged, but it’s harder because you have to do it in person &, if done in place(s) where you wouldn’t be recognized, it’s usually found out as a forgery when sent to your bank.
I’m glad your signature hasn’t been forged that often. I wouldn’t expect you to often hear from your bank that your signature may have been forged. I myself have only been notified a couple times that someone tried to use my card number, your signature is needed when trying to use a card. If you hear that someone tried to forge your signature a lot, you should be a little more careful where you do business.
American places of business use almost exclusively e-signatures; 1 time, just for fun, e drew a rocket ship as my signature. America doesn’t use written signatures much anymore, so they wouldn’t use a stamp either. Places that DO use a written signature for most payments are the places in question here; you can’t use a single stamp that’s both an ink stamp & also an electronic stamp. When I buy something at a store that’s rather pricey, & sometimes still for lower-priced things, I have to provide my written signature.
The problem of us is that we're all thinking about another countries can be very very perfect place to live but it's not work for everywhere...I didn't even wanna think about japan is something like this,but as you said,It's what it is... but of course they are countries more better,like UK,USA,Germany and... Anyways,japan is otaku's dream country to live but if it's like this...we will think about it more...
A lot of things only seem to apply if you aren't linked to a company in japan. I don't know what Cathy does but I am guessing youtube? And I am guessing that a lot of her friends/peers are in the same situation? Like getting credit cards, a good health insurance seems like the basic of a lot of contracts that I have seen for Japan.
The Credit Card thing is so true. I've been living here in Tokyo for over a decade and yet still using credit cards from my home country 😊 As for the renting apartment situation, for the first two years I lived in a sharehouse. After that I bought my own house..which surprisingly, actually cheaper than in my own country, and it's a brand new house, quite spacious too.
At point 3, the thing is that most Foreignors lack proficiency in technical skills or education and are often not even capable of speaking and reading japanese basically. An Impression I got of stories of acquaintances, who saught their luck in Japan and still do.
I love Anime, History, Food, Art, etc. even culture I'd like to say. I'd like to visit Japan as Tourist but I am seeing that mutual respect sounds as thing of impossibility. Even though I am Finnish but because as stereotypical Finnish I too am stubborn but I find that for Japanese or any other foreigner would have easier time in Finland than would have in Japan we do respect everyone equally and bureaucracy tries their best have things streamlined, but we are direct we are very honest and sound mean which could make person feel unwelcomed but all our services are open equally to everyone. Even understanding that I still feel as if even if I try Respect Japan's people and culture they won't mutually respect me or my partner, it also seems Japan would be offending important core values to me such as Equality. I even though Japanese people don't speak their mind I still fear I and my partner would potentially have very sad time when visiting japan, but there are still many things we want to go for. Could we experience traditional Onsen since I have hairy body and my partner has Tattoos (can't cover) and Atopic skin. many restaurants by hear-say doesn't server foreigners or have other kind bad practices. Only place I know we can have good time is Akihabara, others I am afraid atm. It's a good thing that we aren't planning to go Japan just yet and maybe when we will do, things in japan are better.
Japanese will treat you always as a foriegner, even if you are 3rd generation in japan or so. they treat even mixed-kids not as japanese. Foreigners are alwys just tourist or long-term tourists.
Hi Cathy! Nice video as always ;) I got a credit card in Japan and as you said it was hella difficult, the only bank who accepted me was Rakuten, try and see ;)
What if you are half japanese and have never lived in japan is it still going to be just as hard finding a home there ? Will that person be viewed as a foreigner ?
I've heard about tattoos before. How is it really with tattoos in Japan? I can't remove mine and planned on traveling in a turtle neck. I'm just curious on what to expect.
Discrimination of any kind is show stopper for me. So, I guess I would not be moving to Japan anytime soon. As for a vacation in Japan, it is on my bucket list.
To be honest: Every country has its shitty parts. But most of the time there are solutions and if not, you have the freedom to go elsewhere. I think, Japan can be convenient on some reasons and for European people it is fascinating because of the differences. From my side I would not move to Japan for several reasons. I do not like the work ethic (yes, I like work-life-balance) and the payment is also not great. I would like to stay 2 - 3 months in Japan to see how the country/people looks like. But after this there are many other places which are interesting me as well. If I get more fascinated about Japan I can come back from time to time. Everything OK with me. The negative points: Some are serious and you have to arrange with them and if not possible, ignore them or the country is not for you.
Not on the basis of discriminating bluntly against others. Japanese have a nasty habit of subtly discriminating against others and it shows in many terrible ways. She's not even scratching the surface on the subject on this video. I guess some are willing to accept the bad without trying to change it for the better in the name of temporary peace and quiet. Ps. My wife is Japanese and will pretty much tell you the same...
2. You definitely not going to like the US healthcare system then. 3. In the USA, it is getting hard to find non contract positions for jobs that require college degrees.
Regarding the discrimination against non-Japanese renting housing - I think you confused the word "sad" with "mad". Or you could combine it and make "smad"? That really is a terrible thing that owners can get away with in Japan - what does it matter who's renting the place? How are they even legally allowed to do this?!!
I got a card with Rakuten super easily in my first or second year being here, and it doesn't have annual fees or anything for the basic card so I would give it a try.
Cathy, do as you wanna do. But every country have fault or weak point. If you have Japanese official health insurance, you will get benefit of little money for medical treatment. Good luck.
its actually easy to get credit cards in Japan and your point is pretty invalid since you are not following the card protocols. if you get rejected you cant apply again within 6 months or you will get automatically rejected again, Rakuten card is very easy to get as well as some credit cards with your local bank (even made one in my exchange year with UFJ) if you build up a credit history with the Rakuten card and dont apply for a new one for over a year you should easily be able to get approved for most cards.
Ha wawie Ich wusste nicht das du von Deutschland bist! Dachte eher UK ;) Lehrst du manchmal deutsche Wörter an die Japaner? Hast du De zu JPN gelernt oder ENG zu JPN?
I understand what you're trying to say about the suicide rates rising among women in Japan during this pandemic. However, in 2019 more than twice as many Japanese men committed suicide compared to women. There has been an increase in suicide among men during this pandemic as well. Let's hope the future is brighter for everyone.
Though the male rates of suicide are drastic the overall increase in female suicide mortality shouldn’t be overlooked, there was an 82.6% inc in females during October in comparison to Oct 2019, compared to a 21.3% rise in men. I definitely hope these issues are adequately addressed and mitigated in the future.
@マナンナンアナメ that is purely off the basis of assumption, of course I care about men nor am I denying the extent to which they are suffering, my point was to highlight the uprise in female inc, sorry for sounding condescending that was not my intent at all.
Encourage women to stand up for themselves. If this ever happens to me expect a slap to the face boy! I will pull a Lorena hobbit if the offense is bad enough.
While I agree that Japan definitely has it's serious problems in the sex wars markets over treatment, the Japanese don't react well to violence, you will more than likely be arrested for assault, and be told to leave the country if you don't behave. When Foreigners are arrested once for a felony or crime, they are kept a very close eye on by the local authorities, and it's put on a record, meaning certain places will not permit you to enter over your dangerous actions.
Thank you for the video!!! This was really good to know what to look out and prepare for!!! Japan I'm still making my way over one way or another bby 😝😝!!!
Discrimination based on age,gender and I would even assume gaijin skin color. Basically, if you are a single brown woman over 30, avoid living in Japan... :S
"It makes me sad." Well, I guess it'd make me very angry cause it's pretty xenophobic but hey, I understand that's not always the case so yeah, still planning on living there.
@@Ordo1980 it's very sad that instead of creating a more mixed and open world, immigration ends up with these kind of things in which all foreigners are judged and have to suffer the consequences of those who actually did bad things (like fraud and embezzlement, that's why foreigners can't get credit cards). We'll just have to work a little harder to show them we're trustworthy.
The passive racism in Japan is the worst because they look for any excuse to deny or discriminate foreigners when Japanese people do the exact same thing they accuse foreigners for. Stereotypes and discrimination is real and Japanese try to hide it and deny it when it’s obvious. My worst experience was with a shitty real estate agency.
Japanese people are uncomfortable with foreigners for 3 reasons: 1.They have a hard time learning foreign languages.-This makes the exchange of ideas, intentions and information difficult, which is kind of important for a trustful relationship. 2.They have been constantly defamed by foreign bad actors. - whether it be in the news or some internet blog, there's something always going wrong in Japan. Some people like you have no ill will, but many of these articles have nefarious origins. The Japanese people can pick up on, and do feel alarmed by the sheer volume of hostility towards them when they have not provoked it. 3. Cultural differences/perspectives.-Japanese culture dictates social protocols that are quite distinct. Forget about looking different, foreigners will stand out by behavior alone. They don't necessarily think any culture is better than another, but they in the end they are most comfortable around people who they don't have to worry about being misunderstood.
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Cathy Cat: "one thing that bothers me is the health care system in japan and having to pay something for insurance or at the doctor's office!"
Me: ::laughs in American::
Frankly as an American I love that I can call a doctor and get an appointment where and when I want. Not so with socialized medicine where they tell you when and where to go and the quality of the health care is not as good. Sure it's cheaper but a lot of times you do get what you pay for.
@@taliawtf6944 American health care is indeed the best in the world...when you can afford it. Healthcare, which is unfortunately (for most of us Americans) tied to our employer, means that you might be pressured to stay at a job to keep your health coverage, and even your own doctor! Because your next job might not cover visits to your current doctor you love so much. Heck, you might not even get health insurance at your new job at all! A lot of newer companies nowadays focus on contract workers and do not offer benefits! It sounds a lot like our health insurance tells us where to go and decide the quality of healthcare we will receive. Oh, and if you do have insurance, that doesn't mean you can get an appointment whenever!! I'm sure even before covid you had to wait sometimes (month+) to see a specialist or do an elective procedure - I know I have! If a doctor doesn't at least have a little bit of a wait, I'm usually suspicious why they don't have patients lol.
Japan has universal healthcare, and the quality of health care is excellent! Whenever I went to the doctor there, I'd pay the likes of 1,000 yen ($10) in total for the visit, medicine, etc. It was affordable and extremely accessible. I was able to see a doctor the day of, it was not a long wait. You don't need to jump through hoops either to get insurance, it's provided to you by the government and easy to sign up. Children under 20 years old are covered 100% - that's such a relief for parents!! Frankly, I think you have an incorrect view of socialized medicine, and I hope with what I wrote you (and others reading this), you may have a more open mind to the idea. We do have socialized medicine in America - it's called Social Security. We are capable of making it work for our people. Health is everything. Without it, we have nothing. It shouldn't be privilege, it should be a right for all.
As an American, Japan's healthcare system seems like heaven. Yes, I realize it's even better in the UK, Germany, etc. But coming from the land of the most expensive healthcare on the planet (by a LOT), Japan's system is a positive, not a negative.
Well, American health care/ins sucks big time for most people....but I've been a waiter my whole life, yes, a waiter....30 years and have always worked in places that provide health care at a cost, but usually it's been around $150 per month plus deductible and copay which has been easily affordable. After covid I work in a grocery store and the ins is $30 per month!!!!!! $20copay and $300 deductible. So all is not lost in the US, but ALL people living in the US deserve affordable healthcare.
I live here in the good ole U.S. of A. My health care isn't a problem and never has been. Yes, i pay my own insurance, but my copay is 0 to negligible, i only pay a couple hundred bucks for dental, everything else is covered up to 80%. Surgery is covered 100%. Emergency room fees are covered up to 80%. I suppose it varies from state to state and company.
With that reasoning there is nothing poverty in the US, because Africa has it worse. Japan's healthcare is trash. Northwestern European healthcare is then only humane healthcare respecting basic human rights.
For people who were planning to move to Japan and are hesitant because of a few negatives... No country is perfect. You may find more issues than the image you had in your head. Still it is something you should experience for yourself. 🙂
Japan actually got their shit together especially if you compare it to the rest of the world.
The biggest problem I see is that they are one of the highest nuke targets in the world.
@@food7479 Aren't the nordic countries comparable? From what I've seen they've reached the tops spots for happiness. Nonetheless Nonetheless Japan has flaws but also has better situations than some countries
To be honest I have the issue of watching too many negative videos about countries so then my expectations are very low and so when I go there I will be surprised.
@@food7479 have you ever been here ? Yeah they have good but for me it outweighs the bad it’s too shitty to live here… people here are extra judgmental because they’re so miserable and can’t fully express themselves. Unfortunately one of my parents is half Japanese so I had the curse to experience living here in Japan.
Very nice place to visit but a hell to live in. For me US is the paradise compared to Japan.
@@hg77777 I really take pity on one of your parents. She/He must regret having brought up you to be so warped. The society is a mirror of yourself. If you reject it, it will also reject you. If you accept it, it will also accept you. It's up to you !
No country is perfect. Still sounds like a place I'd like to visit.
Japan is very nice as a tourist, but it isn't so nice to live in permanently.
I had a great time as a tourist, it's a really beautiful country. But it certainly wouldn't be my first, second or third choice of country to move to.
@@Bokurano99 very true !
The people that say their dreams to move to Japan are being destroyed with this video, are u serious? What did you expected Japan to be? The perfect wonderland? Besides, if these negative points are putting you off already it means your aren’t really prepared to move somewhere completely different from your country... Japan has it’s dark side yes, but it has many points that are worth it. It is worth it to move there even to experience it for some time, not thinking in the long term and not expecting everything to be smooth like in your country. Cathy cat has shown many good sides of Japan in most of her videos, then she shows the bad sides in this one video and you turn up to say you don’t wanna go there? To my view, that’s completely irrational...
Everyone's rationale is going to be different based on a huge variety of factors. Remember that we are all different people and we have a different set of "deal breakers" when it comes to these kind of things. I am speaking as an Armenian, born in Soviet Russia, growing up there in the 90s for my first 18 years and then moving to live in the UK (which is where I am now). I personally prefer UK over Russia even though there are some clear cases of where Russia has it's shit together way better. But the down sides of living in Russia far outweigh the ones I see here in Britain, hence why I am not going back. Many other people I know for example who experienced same journey as me have come back there and/ or express the desire to do so. Otherwise I would agree and also I want to try living in Japan for a period of time too, just as I would love to try living in the USA, Singapore, Czhech Republic, Bali and maybe a couple other places, so who knows where one will eventually end up and how many of these will I be able to tick off my list until I drop :)
These people has to try to live in Italy, burocracy is crazy fucked up, lol.
1. 外国人は不動産をかしてもらえない事がある
保証人がいなかったり、書類の不備があれば日本人でも貸してもらえない。「外国人だから」という理由で借りられない場合はほとんどない。たとえあったとしても、そういった場合は過去に外国人が家賃未払いなどの非常識なことをしたから。差別ではない。
２.医者にかかった時にお金を払わないといけない事
当たり前。日本人でも1～3割の負担をしているがな。他国にいるのに医療費がタダになる事が当たり前だと思う理由を知りたいわ。
３.外国人は正社員になるのが難しい。30歳以上になると更に難しくなる
外国人に限った話ではない。年齢が上がっていけば日本人でも難しくなっていく。
４.電車内でのセクハラ。混んだ電車ではほんとうに大きな問題
痴漢は何とかしないといけないけど、勘違いも多い。
５.日本で女性として働くのは大変
ある程度、女性が働きやすい環境づくりは必要だけど、女性自身が仕事を軽く考えているのも原因。本当に働くことに真剣になってバリバリ働いている女性たちに失礼だよ。
６.判子文化にはうんざり。だんだんと減ってきて嬉しく思ってる
判子文化は決してなくなることはない。むしろ、セキュリティ面から見てアナログな物は残すべきで、アナログやデジタル関係なく複数のセキュリティ手段を使うことが望ましくなる。
７.外国人がクレジットカードをつくるのは難しい
「外国人だから」ではなく、「信用のおける人間かどうか」であって、人種国籍は関係ない。日本人でも同じように信用がなければ作れない。クレジットカードを作りたいなら、信用できる人間であることを証明しなさいな。
８.伝統的に女性は若いうちに結婚する事を期待されている
歳をとればとるほど、妊娠における母子の命のリスクが高くなるから、当たり前。それがダメだと言う理由を逆に知りたいわ。
外国人は、「自分たちが外国人だから適切に扱ってもらっていない」という自分の都合の良い時に逃げ込める逃げ道を作って文句を言うんじゃないよ。そしてそのほとんどがそんな理由ではない。勝手に決めつけるな。それは根底に差別意識があるから、そういう理由を都合よく使うんだよ。人種国籍関係なく、利己主義な連中は日本から出て行ってくれって思う。
彼女の根底には日本人へのレイシズムがあるんだろう。レイシストは国に帰って欲しい。
外国の人が暮らすには、独特のシステム、考えに戸惑うと思いますが、それは、日本が島国で外国から影響を受けずに日本独自の仕組みを作り挙げて発達した国だからです。
今からは、人口も減って外国の人の力が必要な時代になっていきますので、システムも外国の人が暮らしやすい様に変わって行くと思います。
但し、希望としては、日本独特なシステムで良い所は、変わらないで欲しいです。
日本は植民地になったことはなく(今はアメリカ植民地に近いですが)歴史的に独自発展したのだから、来訪者はそこをリスペクトすべきで、それが出来ない彼女はレイシストだと思います。
Thanks Ponta-kun, I agree and I also hope that he good points which are unique will remain the same for the future..
Its actually kinda funny that Cathy doesnt have a credit card still even after all those years, Im guessing its similar to the renting situation where they have a lot of foreigners defaulting on credit cards maybe?
I wonder if there are companies that help foreigners get credit cards.
I don't have a credit card either haha, it is kinda useless where I live tbh. A debit card is enough
I think it's best to have Permanent Resident visa status before applying for a credit card. You can apply for PR after living 5 years consecutively.
The fact she does not have a credit card in Japan, kind of answers the question, that was the premise of her other video "Do Japanese accept foreigners as one of their own"; Answer: NO.
@@quintrankid8045 Like cash tree
①私は日本に住む外国人。
②私は日本でクレカが作り難い。
③外国人は日本でクレカが作り難い。
話が刷り変わってるよね？
日本人でも『仕事はyoutuberです』っていったら、クレカ作りもかなり難しいぞ。
このドイツ人がどんな種類のビザを持っているのか不明だけど、一定の継続的収入が有ることを証明出来れば、会社によっては発行してくれる。
ただ、確定申告書、納税通知書 所得証明書のどれかか必要だからきちんと納税しておかないと無理。
在日外国人youtuberは納税してるのかな？😏
ですねぇ。外国人は、個人レベルの問題を（何故か自分自身を棚に上げて）拡大解釈して民族や国籍の問題かのように挿げ替える利己主義的で差別主義的な人が多過ぎますね。しかも、それを皆示し合わせたかのように、同じことを繰り返して動画を作っている。全然、詳しく調べようともせず、日本人の話を聞こうともしない。自分たちの利益ばかりを求めて、自己中心的に情報を発信して共感を得ようとしているんだよね。正直、ローガンポールと大して変わらない。失礼にもほどがある。
日本人は自己中心的人物は嫌いです。
I wanna know if anyone has thought this same question before, ‘is there a difference in treatment for gaijin in Japan , depending on their beauty?’
I think if you’re a foreigner (not specific to any race) resembling to the Asian beauty standard, you will be complimented a lot, as well as using personal efforts to mirror Japanese beauty, with hair style, fashion, makeup, etc.
Humans tend to trust and feel appealed to attractive people, more than average looking. This mental thought could not be more significant to Japanese, who are a homogeneous society, meaning their interpretations of what is ‘beauty’ to them is not common to change like in western countries where many different types of people are living. Furthermore , giving efforts to yourself by choosing Japanese fashion or hairstyles over western, will give impressions that you are trying to fit in. So, pair these with a face that is attractive to Japanese.
With this, I wonder if gaijin who are very beautiful to Japanese, and who try to fit in, would not face the same issues compared to someone with a face and body considered unattractive to them? Maybe less likely to be insulted and excluded, as well as more success in dating and friendships.
It’s a topic that’s been on my mind forever because I’ve never seen it being discussed. I know it’s a quite obvious thing that humans will take a liking to attractive people over those we find unattractive, so I don’t want to know about that. What I’m interested in is would Japanese see you as foreigner, no matter how you appear, or your way of living would not be so harsh compared to those with a less likeable appearance. Maybe I answered my own question , because half Japanese are seem to be treated like outsiders in their own country..... well I already wrote this so I’m just gonna post.
Im curious about that too
The simple answer is yes, absolutely. Speaking from personal experience and not from only 1 area of Japan I got the same reactions whether I was in Kansai or Kyushu. You're basically treated like a Unicorn.
My daughter is half (southeast) Asian. Her “look” is hard to identify. She has been seen as white, Asian, and even Spanish (she speaks it well). In Japan she reported being treated very well and even got a job modeling for a kimono company. She made a point of dressing like normal Japanese women. She is sure that helped her go unnoticed in her hobby of street photography - not looking like a foreigner.
日本はお客さんとしてくるにはまあまあいい国だけど、仕事して暮らしていくにはちょっと大変かな。
そもそも日本人の心情として外国人ウェルカムじゃないしね。
あと結婚年齢は女性はドイツ３１歳で日本２９歳（２０１７年）彼女が言うほど早くはないし、婚姻率はドイツとほぼ同等で年々晩婚化、未婚化が進行してる、あと欧州では事実婚も多いからその辺でも違ってくるね。
まともに働いてるきちんとした人なら俺はウェルカムだけど、変な格好してウロウロしてる正体不明な人は嫌だなw
多分ドイツの方が移民や外国人に優しい国だと思う！
日本に来たらいろいろと苦労することは多いはず。外国人は日本よりドイツに行こう！
A lot of shattered dreams with this one.
Can we talk about the fact that although Japanese are very polite, they are equally very xenofobic?
I opened a can of 'worms' with my original comment but I'm going to pass completely on visiting and leave it to the TH-cam community to walk, ride trains and show culinary delights in the comfort of my home. Japan is definitely a different place. The culture food, festivals, all of it looks inviting but I don't want to upset them or break some law and so forth. I have 'friends' in Kyoto but I'd rather have them visit me here in my country. That would be much easier. Learning the language is another issue. Different dialects like in Osaka to Tokyo for one but I've been trying to learn it to no avail. German or Dutch is a lot easier. Well, let's see whose cages I've rattled with this comment.
@Alex I dont want to be that guy, but it's xenoPHobic.
@@garydell2023 I don’t know why you are so defensive about some comments possibly attacking you. Anyway, if you don’t do anything you like because it’s too “hard”, what even is the point of your life? Sorry but sooner or later you gotta get over the obstacles you have been trying to ignore.
1. Not all of them 2. They won't be rude directly to your face, they will keep their thoughts in their head or may try to indirectly hurt or exclude you.
@@catmerchant8699 That is exactly right. You learn that everything is only surface deep in Japan for the most part.
Protip: Find places where someone has died. Baaaaad juju for Japanese people but if you're a foreigner, why should you care?
Yeah I've watched something like that here on TH-cam, houses or apartments that has a bad history are cheaper. Most Japanese are superstitious and tend to back away to those places.
You gotta also think about applying not too early. They record the rejection in the system and it takes like half a year to get deleted again. If you apply in that half year, you will automaitcally be rejected. I got mine after 1.5 years .... it was a struggle... even as a german ...
This has destroyed my dream of going to Japan. Hello Germany
sure, welcome to Germany ^_^ . You'll make enough money to travel to japan whenever you want , no worries
そんなこと言わないで😭笑
@@yuii9698 I forgot. I promised some Japanese friends in Kyoto I'd visit so, cant go against my wordl
Actually many people never realize, their own country is better than japan. There's a reason why we not born in Japan
@@boboboy8189 amen to that😁
I’m not sure about your credit card application but I got mine on my 3rd month here under student visa.
Things can be difficult even as a half British raised in Japan too.
I completely understand you same here
移民受け入れ多文化主義って言う人いるけどやっぱり無理なんだと思う。
母国なら不便があっても「まーこんなもんかー」って思うだけでストレスに感じないかもね。
#1 - its amusing the Japanese reject foreign rentals when so many of them are living abroad these days #4 Expats living in Japan have told me that Western guys have been groped by Japanese women while travelling on trains.
I actually like the hanko system. It makes forgeries extremely difficult.
Unless someone steals your hanko. Then, it becomes extremely easy.
@@brianbuchmeier Not really. If you can prove it wasn't you through evidence, etc. It very rarely happens.
If you need security, just deep your finger into ink and then press it on the paper. It is also hard to lose unless you lose your finger
@@umr3179 Hankook are as different as fingerprints. They are examined microscopically before they are registered. That way when examining documents to determine validity or forgery they have photos to compare them.
その格好で歩く勇気、素晴らしい
そして、日本語字幕の日本語がよくわかりません。
私は普通の日本人ですが、一言。
貴方は極めて傲慢です。
この国が貴方の国の標準と違うから腹を立てている。
そして、自国の標準を極めて無礼な口調で我々に押し付けている。
場所は普通の住宅街、
そこで大きな声を出して、日本の悪口を言う
国によって、これだけも襲われる危険がある。
そんな貴方を静かに受け入れる日本をどう思うのか？
I am a very ordinary Japanese.
Let me say one comment.
"Very arrogant, you are!"
You are judging this country based on your country standard.
If it is not satisfactory to it, you shout;
"This country is not Good."
"I am very angry."
You also enforce your stand to us.
(because you are standard, you are justice)
The place where you are shouting seems ordinary resident area.
In such a place, you are shouting and discounting Japan.
In some country, you may be assaulted by local people.
But, in reality, most of Japanese are generously accepting such a rude alien.
How do you think then.
Can't you use a debit card to pay? I live abroad in the Netherlands and I dont see any use for a credit card, i can pay online with my debit card which was very simple to obtain
When I visited Tokyo, I was able to use credit and debit cards in shops. Japan is still pretty cash-oriented, but they're starting to catch up.
It's easier to rent when you have a permanent visa and/or family in Japan. Minimini is often good for gaijin too.
Try to avoid working for GABA as they exploit itaku (contract workers) like crazy.
I have pics of posters on the Nishi-Kokubunji platform saying not to throw liter, punch train staff... or molest women. 8-/
I had a credit card for my main bank account as I had money in there, but I got rejected for an Ito Yokodo credit card I wanted so I could get the extra loyalty points. Loyalty points in Japan are actually great. You can spend them like cash in the store and they have promotions to get extra points and stuff.
No throwing trash, punching people and not molesting women. You are taking the FUN out of Japan.
Thank god I didn't get accepted by GABA (not coz of me, coz I came as a pair with my then boyfriend who was not qualified lol). I could've been living a crappy life right now.
この方の英語ほんっとに聞きやすい
*#8 -* *_thoughts:_*
_in germany it is often the case that couples get engaged, get married at some point, have a child or several, build or buy a house and buy a spacious car (station wagon, van, suv). i respect this attitude, but i don't live it._
_after my fiancée and our unborn son died in a car accident in the early 1990s, i decided not to start a family of my own. it doesn't mean that i'm unhappy. that doesn't mean that i can't be happy for others. and that doesn't mean that i don't like children. i'm happy when i can share in the family happiness of others, but i'm just as happy to live with my partner without children, without my own house and unmarried._
_sometimes older people are a little confused because of their old-fashioned attitudes, but when i explain why i think that way, they understand._
love and peace from the nuremberg area 🥰
Maybe it's hard to be a considered full-time company employee as a teacher, I guess it depends on the type of job you choose?
I have been a company employee for 2 years and as for a credit card you could try Rakuten. Its one of the easiest companies to get a credit card for as a foreigner, but their are other companies that are Foreigner friendly.
Women working in Japan have that stereotype they quit work easily or that they can't work well because most women quit work easily especially after marriage. Once married they're expected to stay at home and raise children, clean, cook, etc. (I don't agree with it but it exist for a reason)
Actually the number of women who don't quit work after marriage is increasing, and this is a reason for decreasing birth rate.
@@catmerchant8699 Japan is in dire need of reform. It's true that theirs more and more women staying employed instead of having children however women do not receive the same pay, benefits, or advancement opportunities when compared to their male peers. This is deterring fact for a lot of women who want to pursue a career. Age is also a huge factor for women usually around 40 big companies become less likely to hire a woman when compared to a man.
As it is now the work life balance is non-existent the work culture has always been "life for the company" and the cost of having children is much higher than most can afford especially at this time. Their are some cities do offer money for new parents and I believe how much is based on how low the population is of the city where the child is born.
With the birth rates as they are and the aging population Japan will begin to rely on foreign workers more and more so hopefully the government will acknowledge this and make life easier on us within the coming years. Hoping so anyway.
Even though this is an older vid i want to say. You did an amazing job Cc for tackling these issues. Great approach to the problems. Also, you addressed circumstances some don't want to face or admit. Bravo, we all love Japan but thanks for being candid.
After hearing all of this- especially the healthcare one- I might have to reconsider wanting to move to Japan :/
I have lived in Japan almost 13 years and I have never had a negative experience in the hospital or with the healthcare system.
@@HolgerDanske well, I meant the cost of it
@@MarvelGeekify well, never move to a country before visiting it
After I visited it I realized it’s not my dream country
You must not live in America then.
Better health insurance means more tax, what is the difference?
At 2:15 , DO I HEAR THE BEGINNING OF ARABESQUE BY DEBUSSY?!?!
Good catch! I've heard the channel use that music for scene transitions a thousand times and I'd never made the connection.
@@Dani_Reasor lol
I work in Tokyo as a full-time employee and I haven't had any of the problems mentioned except the apartment rental one. I feel like a lot of the problems mentioned don't really apply for people working in the tech industry - maybe more of a problem for English teachers?
But usually English teachers who are with a company are provided with housing, and don’t need to search by themselves ....
I think getting permanent job/ work conditions similar to European countries is problem only for the so called "traditional companies". That's why I would prefer to work in western company that has they branch office etc. in Japan.
wow , extremely interesting new insight I just learned from you about woman in Japan and the suicide rate spiking. It’s almost as if more people are dying from suicide than the actual covid itself, super crazy times we’re living in. Shouldn’t be this way....
You are pretty much naked in Japan in terms of legal rights and financial opportunities. The things you took for granted in your country don’t apply there. As a foreigner, you should speak more fluently in Japanese, have more marketable skills, and extra more polite than the Japanese themselves to overcome these social obstacles. There are already racist prejudices against you. It’s up to you to prove them wrong. Most of them are good people but they will always have that racist system in their society.
>>What you have to pay when you see a doctor
↑
off course.
so what?
you can buy goods in freely at supermarket?
you can buy goods in freely at supermarket?
you can buy goods in freely at supermarket?
you can buy goods in freely at supermarket?
you can buy goods in freely at supermarket?
you can buy goods in freely at supermarket?
My wife’s Japanese and it’s always amazed me about Japanese kanji. It’s so cool to be able to read it and I was wondering if you could read kanji? I know that your very fluent in the language but what about kanji?
Hey Cathy, I own a vacant old house in Azabu. Interested?
Nice of you to offer!
Hi Randolf, I'm a bit Interested! Do tell more.
hey cathy cat for me, japan when it comes to emigration foreigners who remain in the country have a great challenge ahead of them the difficulties to integrate in general in japan or the japanese are not very accustomed to foreigners even when in matters of work the difficulties they face. for me the country that I visited on vacation and I found it very interesting the german people are very friendly that helped me in some difficulties that had a very clean and organized country was germany I loved visiting germany I hope to come back again
I interacted with a lot of women in Japan, they were amazing in their jobs, truly amazing.
There is a girl over there that is homeless ,Her parents threw her out years ago ,she is 23 yrs old,thet took her ID away from her so she cant get any thing done to help her
10:05 Why don't you make your credit card in Germany? Go Back to Germany, visit local German bank, Ask for credit card, you get The credit card. Return Japan and use German credit card.
From my experience, an oversea credit card is not accepted for many transactions in Japan. Its possible to use a CITI bank, Seven Eleven, or Post Office bank account to take cash out. I would suggest that its possible to get a credit card over time with a Japan Post Office account although I have never tried. (Perhaps I should try as I have had my account now for around 12 years)
W/ a “signature” stamp, it’ll be a WHOLE lot easier to forge your “signature”. Your written signature can be forged, but it’s harder because you have to do it in person &, if done in place(s) where you wouldn’t be recognized, it’s usually found out as a forgery when sent to your bank.
I’m glad your signature hasn’t been forged that often. I wouldn’t expect you to often hear from your bank that your signature may have been forged.
I myself have only been notified a couple times that someone tried to use my card number, your signature is needed when trying to use a card.
If you hear that someone tried to forge your signature a lot, you should be a little more careful where you do business.
American places of business use almost exclusively e-signatures; 1 time, just for fun, e drew a rocket ship as my signature. America doesn’t use written signatures much anymore, so they wouldn’t use a stamp either. Places that DO use a written signature for most payments are the places in question here; you can’t use a single stamp that’s both an ink stamp & also an electronic stamp.
When I buy something at a store that’s rather pricey, & sometimes still for lower-priced things, I have to provide my written signature.
If you work for an American company in Japan do you receive a full time status sooner with benefits?
how long did it take you to learn japanese?
The problem of us is that we're all thinking about another countries can be very very perfect place to live but it's not work for everywhere...I didn't even wanna think about japan is something like this,but as you said,It's what it is...
but of course they are countries more better,like UK,USA,Germany and...
Anyways,japan is otaku's dream country to live but if it's like this...we will think about it more...
A lot of things only seem to apply if you aren't linked to a company in japan. I don't know what Cathy does but I am guessing youtube? And I am guessing that a lot of her friends/peers are in the same situation? Like getting credit cards, a good health insurance seems like the basic of a lot of contracts that I have seen for Japan.
The Credit Card thing is so true. I've been living here in Tokyo for over a decade and yet still using credit cards from my home country 😊
As for the renting apartment situation, for the first two years I lived in a sharehouse. After that I bought my own house..which surprisingly, actually cheaper than in my own country, and it's a brand new house, quite spacious too.
We want to see you in Brazil! You will Love it.
Lol
Italians: What? You have to pay to get a bed in hospital?
Americans: What? A bed in hospital is only 3000$? Where do I sign?
At point 3, the thing is that most Foreignors lack proficiency in technical skills or education and are often not even capable of speaking and reading japanese basically.
An Impression I got of stories of acquaintances, who saught their luck in Japan and still do.
Have you ever lived there if not shut up.
I love Anime, History, Food, Art, etc. even culture I'd like to say. I'd like to visit Japan as Tourist but I am seeing that mutual respect sounds as thing of impossibility. Even though I am Finnish but because as stereotypical Finnish I too am stubborn but I find that for Japanese or any other foreigner would have easier time in Finland than would have in Japan we do respect everyone equally and bureaucracy tries their best have things streamlined, but we are direct we are very honest and sound mean which could make person feel unwelcomed but all our services are open equally to everyone.
Even understanding that I still feel as if even if I try Respect Japan's people and culture they won't mutually respect me or my partner, it also seems Japan would be offending important core values to me such as Equality. I even though Japanese people don't speak their mind I still fear I and my partner would potentially have very sad time when visiting japan, but there are still many things we want to go for. Could we experience traditional Onsen since I have hairy body and my partner has Tattoos (can't cover) and Atopic skin. many restaurants by hear-say doesn't server foreigners or have other kind bad practices. Only place I know we can have good time is Akihabara, others I am afraid atm.
It's a good thing that we aren't planning to go Japan just yet and maybe when we will do, things in japan are better.
Wow I thought you being in Japan for a while now that they won’t treat you like a new foreigner
Japanese will treat you always as a foriegner, even if you are 3rd generation in japan or so. they treat even mixed-kids not as japanese. Foreigners are alwys just tourist or long-term tourists.
I understand Japanese, leaving without to pay is happening everywhere.
Hi Cathy! Nice video as always ;)
I got a credit card in Japan and as you said it was hella difficult, the only bank who accepted me was Rakuten, try and see ;)
What if you are half japanese and have never lived in japan is it still going to be just as hard finding a home there ? Will that person be viewed as a foreigner ?
I've heard about tattoos before. How is it really with tattoos in Japan? I can't remove mine and planned on traveling in a turtle neck. I'm just curious on what to expect.
@@TeaBeeAdventures thank you
Have you ever had a negative experience on the subway?
Discrimination of any kind is show stopper for me. So, I guess I would not be moving to Japan anytime soon. As for a vacation in Japan, it is on my bucket list.
To be honest: Every country has its shitty parts. But most of the time there are solutions and if not, you have the freedom to go elsewhere. I think, Japan can be convenient on some reasons and for European people it is fascinating because of the differences. From my side I would not move to Japan for several reasons. I do not like the work ethic (yes, I like work-life-balance) and the payment is also not great. I would like to stay 2 - 3 months in Japan to see how the country/people looks like. But after this there are many other places which are interesting me as well. If I get more fascinated about Japan I can come back from time to time. Everything OK with me. The negative points: Some are serious and you have to arrange with them and if not possible, ignore them or the country is not for you.
They help their own first. I respect that.
how does having a vacant apartment help their own?
Not on the basis of discriminating bluntly against others. Japanese have a nasty habit of subtly discriminating against others and it shows in many terrible ways. She's not even scratching the surface on the subject on this video. I guess some are willing to accept the bad without trying to change it for the better in the name of temporary peace and quiet. Ps. My wife is Japanese and will pretty much tell you the same...
sry, thats not "help their own first". That's just xenophobia. They don't do it, because the want to help japanese persons...
💗 💖 💘 Hang in there Cathy Cat! You are Deepy Cherished by us all!💗 💖 💘
Good thing I have no plans to go to Japan.
Credit cards are still not widely accepted by merchants in Japan, mainly due to scammers and fraudulent usage.
Billy Matsunaga is german japanese fashion youtuber. U should collab
Always quality in the videos!! 👏👏👏
2. You definitely not going to like the US healthcare system then.
3. In the USA, it is getting hard to find non contract positions for jobs that require college degrees.
Regarding the discrimination against non-Japanese renting housing - I think you confused the word "sad" with "mad". Or you could combine it and make "smad"? That really is a terrible thing that owners can get away with in Japan - what does it matter who's renting the place? How are they even legally allowed to do this?!!
Thank you for this video!
Can you get a credit card from Deutsche Bank and use it in Japan?
a lot of websites won't accept foreign cards
@@blorp.1956 I live in the US, but can't use a Japanese issued credit card...so all the same around the world
I got a card with Rakuten super easily in my first or second year being here, and it doesn't have annual fees or anything for the basic card so I would give it a try.
Cathy, do as you wanna do. But every country have fault or weak point. If you have Japanese official health insurance, you will get benefit of little money for medical treatment.
Good luck.
I'm so Glad Japanese Heidi is back again! Love your work, please keep it up.
Did you live in Scotland when you lived in the UK?
its actually easy to get credit cards in Japan and your point is pretty invalid since you are not following the card protocols. if you get rejected you cant apply again within 6 months or you will get automatically rejected again, Rakuten card is very easy to get as well as some credit cards with your local bank (even made one in my exchange year with UFJ) if you build up a credit history with the Rakuten card and dont apply for a new one for over a year you should easily be able to get approved for most cards.
I got a credit card just after 6 months
OMG compared to US insurance...Japan is great! That was a nightmare for me when I returned to the US from Japan
Why Japanese doesn't want foreigners as their renters?? Can anyone answer?
日本語字幕がちょっと意味分かりにくいです。
何言ってるか分からないときが多いです、俺の理解力がないのもありますが。
いいえ貴方のせいではなく、この人の物の考え方が一般の日本人とかけ離れているからだと思います。
Ha wawie Ich wusste nicht das du von Deutschland bist! Dachte eher UK ;) Lehrst du manchmal deutsche Wörter an die Japaner? Hast du De zu JPN gelernt oder ENG zu JPN?
I understand what you're trying to say about the suicide rates rising among women in Japan during this pandemic. However, in 2019 more than twice as many Japanese men committed suicide compared to women. There has been an increase in suicide among men during this pandemic as well.
Let's hope the future is brighter for everyone.
Though the male rates of suicide are drastic the overall increase in female suicide mortality shouldn’t be overlooked, there was an 82.6% inc in females during October in comparison to Oct 2019, compared to a 21.3% rise in men. I definitely hope these issues are adequately addressed and mitigated in the future.
@マナンナンアナメ that is purely off the basis of assumption, of course I care about men nor am I denying the extent to which they are suffering, my point was to highlight the uprise in female inc, sorry for sounding condescending that was not my intent at all.
Encourage women to stand up for themselves. If this ever happens to me expect a slap to the face boy! I will pull a Lorena hobbit if the offense is bad enough.
While I agree that Japan definitely has it's serious problems in the sex wars markets over treatment, the Japanese don't react well to violence, you will more than likely be arrested for assault, and be told to leave the country if you don't behave.
When Foreigners are arrested once for a felony or crime, they are kept a very close eye on by the local authorities, and it's put on a record, meaning certain places will not permit you to enter over your dangerous actions.
Thank you for the video!!! This was really good to know what to look out and prepare for!!! Japan I'm still making my way over one way or another bby 😝😝!!!
Nice list!👍❤
Such a funny, adorable lady.
Did Someone Force You to Go to Japan? Is there any country on earth that welcomes Logan Paul who doesn't follow the rules?
little bit more adverts as comfortable
Discrimination based on age,gender and I would even assume gaijin skin color. Basically, if you are a single brown woman over 30, avoid living in Japan... :S
Up to 3000 usd to cover your bed at the hospital ? Then what’s the point of the bloody insurance
there is reimbursement
"It makes me sad."
Well, I guess it'd make me very angry cause it's pretty xenophobic but hey, I understand that's not always the case so yeah, still planning on living there.
In this current modern world being "xenophobic" means being normal. I'm so happy that my country is pretty "xenophobic" as well 🙃
@@Ordo1980 it's very sad that instead of creating a more mixed and open world, immigration ends up with these kind of things in which all foreigners are judged and have to suffer the consequences of those who actually did bad things (like fraud and embezzlement, that's why foreigners can't get credit cards).
We'll just have to work a little harder to show them we're trustworthy.
Japan's a hellhole but I plan to live there, what a weeb.
great insight
this happen everday since japan .
THere are many companies in japane that reiforce that attitude among men.
The passive racism in Japan is the worst because they look for any excuse to deny or discriminate foreigners when Japanese people do the exact same thing they accuse foreigners for.
Stereotypes and discrimination is real and Japanese try to hide it and deny it when it’s obvious.
My worst experience was with a shitty real estate agency.
Japan has some serious issues and some multinational group should take them to task on this stuff.
Japanese people are uncomfortable with foreigners for 3 reasons:
1.They have a hard time learning foreign languages.-This makes the exchange of ideas, intentions and information difficult, which is kind of important for a trustful relationship.
2.They have been constantly defamed by foreign bad actors. - whether it be in the news or some internet blog, there's something always going wrong in Japan. Some people like you have no ill will, but many of these articles have nefarious origins. The Japanese people can pick up on, and do feel alarmed by the sheer volume of hostility towards them when they have not provoked it.
3. Cultural differences/perspectives.-Japanese culture dictates social protocols that are quite distinct. Forget about looking different, foreigners will stand out by behavior alone. They don't necessarily think any culture is better than another, but they in the end they are most comfortable around people who they don't have to worry about being misunderstood.
The irony is Japan is very polite but.....😅
If you have a bank account, try to get an apple credit card. I love mine
大変だね。外人が日本に長く住むには障壁多すぎるね。
正社員問題は、国会でも議論されたが、一歩前進２歩後退みたいな内容だったね。結局、契約社員は減ってないイメージ。立場の弱い外人は余計難しそう。
今、あなたは、まずまずの生活してそうですが、youtuberにならないと生活も大変そうだね。
外人が、
日本を嫌いにならないようにさらに良い日本になって欲しい。
国はやろうとしてるんだけどね...
国民が嫌がってるからアカン
how about a debit card? I have a mastercard debit card. only difference with the credit card, you can't get a debt from it.