Takashi, I'm sixty and retired. Working a job is no longer a concern of mine. I would like to see you interview older folk who've relocated to Japan and for whom employment is not an issue.
Why do african americans call themselves black people, when they are clearly brown skin colour? Shouldnt they call themselves african american brown people, They literally the same colour of brown chocolate.
I was fortunate, more than I could ever realize at the time, to have lived in Japan for three years back in the 90’s and many other countries while in the US Navy. I finished up my time in the service, and Japan, in the year 2000 and have been homesick for Japan and other countries for the past 24 years.
I was in Japan last week in both Tokyo and Osaka. I have two friends that moved over there and they never want to come back to the States. I don't blame them. Its such a beautiful country.
Also Japan got stuff like better healthcare and public transportation where in America you better hope your covered and need a car for everything unless your in like New York but public transit have issue tho tehur many reason I say start watching Not Just Bike to begins
Their also how we view politics in America we vuew Harris was a liberal but around the world she'll be view a a centrist same with Obama and Biden center right
So I found this channel yesterday, and started watching old videos from like 3 years first. The progression of his language skills is so cool to observe!
Aww this made me sad. The common things everyone wants should be basic human rights. Walkable cities, accessible public transit and safe communities. Although I’m introverted I do feel the need for a community which is not common in US. Great journalism as always Takashii.
This exists in America, and there are places in Japan that lack walkability. I was in Nagoro Japan, and you need a car to access any form of modernity there. There are no shops, no clinics, just a village in the mountains with 38 residents
@@linuxman7777 I mean it's a village so that's expected and most foreigners are gonna choose Tokyo anyway and maybe a small percentage will chose Osaka?... that's it, these 2 are THE foreigner residence hub
@@ashishbarthwal6961 I am just saying that I found unwalkable place Japan. On the other hand I live in a town of 3000 in America that is completely walkable, and I don't own a car here. Although Japan too has similarly sized towns where you don't need a car
Another person falling for the headlines. I could literally leave my door open, like open, not just unlocked, and the only thing that would happen is my neighbors would check to make sure I'm okay.
I feel like Oklahoma hit the nail on the head. I am from the midwest too, even used to live in Norman OK. Everything she said about how sad it is that home isn't a place I want to go back to... It's vibes.
I'm from Zurich, Switzerland. Been living here in Tokyo for almost 8 years. Yeah living in Tokyo is very comfortable and convenient, but one thing that really stands out is the people. The Japanese are just incredible people !
Love this video. Thank you, Takashii ! If you’re coming to LA in January, you should definitely interview some local Japanese born in the US and Japanese who moved to the US. I know a musician and a culinary teacher who moved to LA, also some Japanese people who grew up in LA, and restaurants in little Tokyo who’s been there since the city began. They might be good contacts for you. Feel free to reply and reach out if needed. 🙌🏼😊
Amazing and inspiring video. I love how you interviewed people with different years in Japan. It's a fresh take and really shows how possible it is to move and live there. Thanks for the motivation!
I’m also from Virginia as well because I’ve been seeing a lot of bad things happen to America and it’s just sad but I love japan 🇯🇵 I loved listening to Japanese music songs and I always loved watching Japanese dramas
I Have Nothing But Love & Respect For Japan, Its People & Awesome Culture. Lived On Okinawa For A Year And It Was One Of The Best Years Of My Life. I Wouldn't Trade The Experiences I Had For Anything. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thank You TAKASHii For Yet Another Great Video Presentation!
Interesting interviews but the problem I have with this is that all of them chose to live in Japan. This means they have a favorable view of the country (otherwise they'd be somewhere else), which skews their perception of things. Of course this might be complicated for Takashii, but a follow up with interviews of Americans who lived there for a while and then decided to leave would be interesting as well and bring some nice balance.
11:05 The walking thing is something that car dependent countries do underestimate when visiting Japan, if you're not used to walking a lot the first week of your trip will be horrible. Now I do prepping, whenever I have an upcoming trip, i would do cardio months prior, gradually increasing intensity and frequency.
@@FrankBrennosTheGreatest Even people who are used to walking in other countries do have to train themselves to visit Japan. Changing trains, walking to different platforms, taking shinkansen at Tokyo Station which is huge, walking up and down hills in Japan, that is not easy for people who aren't used to it.
I did the Jet program too in the early 2000s. They really did go above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and taken care of. It was a great experience! If you are thinking of going to Japan, it’s a great option. Definitely worth applying and giving the recruitment process a go.
Getting a bank account in Japan is a bigger pain than it needs to be for sure. If you come here through JET or some other arranged thing, they may help you with it or take care of it, but getting a bank account from scratch, on your own when you don't have any history here can be a hassle.
Ive done it by my own.... wasnt a hussle at all, because japan banks have websites where you can change the language. We dont have something like this is Germany and WAY more Immigration...
I studied in Japan for for 5 months from March to August of this year. I can confirm a lot of things are better there. Cost of living, public transit, healthcare, etc are all better in Japan. However I like the US too. It’s not nearly as bad as social media makes it seem. I do want to go back to Japan to live after I graduate college though.
HANAMI! MATT! BRROOOOO IM FROM ST.PETE TOOOO WTH. Wow it's so surreal to hear that you live in Japan coming from the same small town St.pete. (I rarely meet people from St.pete while traveling through the USA, Europe anf Africa) I've been drawn to the idea of living in Japan for yeeears and seeing you there makes it feel much more possible. And in you're in the same field as me. Really cool bro. Arigato Takashii for having Matt on.
1993-1995 I lived in Japan, things have changed a lot there since then but my memories from that time made a huge impression on me and my life, my 1st country living in overseas, people need to go there to believe it, especially Americans. peace.
I’ve been wanting to move there since before 2020. I was saving to move and everything. Than that dumb quarantine happened and I went broke and got stuck here in the US since 😭😭😭
“Apocalyptic” for HARRIS SUPPORTERS like the 5:50 guy, and u. 🤓 Who don’t know shit about respect, common sense, science, and compassion towards the pple around u. 🤷🏻♀️
That female from Oklahoma: US has many successful companies that changed the world because it allows for dreamers to dream and make it happen. This is the important freedom the USA offers. I’m from Hawaii so obviously different than the continental US, but it’s hard to generalize the U.S. as each state is different and there’s 50 of them + territories.
American Puerto Rican mom here and my indigenous american husband and I plan on moving back to Okinawa 2026 with our children. We lived in Okinawa 2009-2013 and have planned our return since.
I think it's really the major urban cities in the U.S. (like Los Angeles and New York) that can be unsafe if you don't know what to look out for. In some smaller cities and especially in affluent areas you can go your whole life without feeling the effects of crime. American has a bad reputation for not being safe though, I think in part because the news and media promote a lot of violent content because it gets more attention from viewers.
Cities have been less safe for all of recorded human history, but they are also more exciting and more vibrantly alive, despite all the attendant problems.
I lived in Japan for a few years when I was younger. It’s a great country and the people are awesome. But there are two big drawbacks to living in Japan long-term as a US citizen. First, salaries in Japan are incredibly low by comparison. Even if you find a job in Japan, you could probably make 2x-3x in the US doing the same job. So, moving to Japan for work is a huge financial sacrifice. Second, due legal restrictions on making IRA contributions as a non-resident, it’s very cumbersome to save for retirement. And you aren’t earning points toward SS and Medicare. So, you could end up coming back to the US in your 60s and have no income source besides your Japanese pension (which pays out at a pitiful rate).
I dont know the pension system, but the costs of living are significantly lower in Japan. Thats the biggest point for lower wages. Taxes are also way lower than in the US. You live in Japan and not only work.
The girl from Oklahoma is right on the money. Each country has its positives and negatives, but being told we're #1 all the time when other countries have figured out solutions to problems that the US is still struggling with or have politicized so much that they're deadlocked is absolutely stupid.
@@tuberNunya That's awfully narrow. 2 countries in the world is your 'proof' that America is #1? Look at any educational metrics, the US isn't #1. Look at gun violence, the US isn't #1 (in safety), look at happiness metrics, the US isn't #1. Look at the healthcare system? /All/ good things? The Constitution isn't even an original document, but heavily borrowed from the Magna Carta, a British document.
Made some mistakes in life when it comes to studying and now i know i'll never be elligible for a japanese visa which is a shame, Now that i've seen the country first hand, i would've loved to try my luck there, if only to say "i tried" I always believed that the quietness, lack of crime, beauty and convenience of the country were somewhat exagerated, but after having visited, i absolutely fell in love.
If you are able to live where you want to live, please go and enjoy Just make sure you also stay with your new community through hard times and trials, not just when is convenient for you
Great interviews Takashii. Hey! Oakland guy is Nick! He is in a comedy group called TimeBomb, in a rockabilly band and has done some programs with Nogizaka46, a Japanese idol group that are sisters to AKB48. You may be able to see some of his stuff online, the show is called ‘NogiEigo’ and is hosted by famous comedian Suzuki Tami (part of comedy duo Drunk Dragon). Suzuki-san also had a show with some AKB48 Team 8 members. Nick is great! Great insights by all guests and good dialogue with Takashii. Otsukare!
As someone that hopes to live in Japan at some point. It’s disheartening knowing the fact, that one would need some sort of degree to be validated by the job field as a foreigner. It seems that being your own boss is the way to go in Japan without a degree. Many in the US that have a degree, don’t end up using it in the field they studied. If at all. The only thing assured is, getting into more debt. The lady with the Halloween town crew neck is right, on many levels. I love America, it’s the only place that excepts your individuality, the only place you can openly talk to a random person about your day. The openness is so liberating! But, yes! Watch out for the pea shooters, virtually everyone has a gun in the states. So, watch out!
2:42 Having no college degree is really what is stopping me to live permanently in Japan.. I’m 28, worked in retail for 10 years and was an assistant store manager for big Companies. As this man said, it’s seems really hard to get any working visa if you don’t own a college degree or do specific jobs (IT, Carpenter etc..)
I lived in, America (Houston,TX) all my life. I’ve never been shot,robbed,or attacked. Maybe I’m just lucky, or maybe the internet is doing what the internet does.
Nah, the Japanese thought like that 30 years ago when I lived there (pre-internet). As you're Texan you might remember that a Japanese teenager was shot dead when he was mistaken for an intruder by the homeowner in Texas in the early to mid 90s (I can't remember the exact year). This one incident provoked a huge media frenzy in Japan at that time. I'm British, and even in the UK there has always been a perception of the US (since the 60s at least) being potentially dangerous because of the massive difference in our gun laws. Of course you are right that statistically the US is still a safe country.
I'm German and we had a lot of foreigners coming into our country, especially over the last years. Germany also had the problem of a declining population, but it seems like the immigration solved this issue. The price is very high though. It would have been better if we just had more children. Many people are angry, the mood of German people has become very bad honestly and it's sad. If you need to take foreigners into your country in order to deal with demography issues - take Asian people. It's important that they don't look different because Racism is just a natural thing. "Blood" would need to become a topic of the past. The foreigners that came from Ukraine look like us (white), so they might experience less racism than the foreigners from Syria, Africa, Turkey or other non-white countries. They need to be able to work, so they can integrate into society more easily. There need to be rules, so that they actually fully identify with the new country in 2 generations, that's how long it will take. For us, the line between being proud of being a good servant and saying "no" when being exploited is hard to make out. Many Turkish people in Germany are here since the 1960s, but they are still a subculture because they look different. I feel like we lost almost all of our identity. Culture, spirituality, economy - everything is broken. I'm sorry to tell you this. But change is inevitable. Migration is the topic of the 21st century. I can not offer you a better solution. Addition: I experienced Japan to be the best country in the world, and many people think so in the west. This is why I also want to spend more time in Japan. I am working very hard to behave well, obey to Japanese rules, and spend a lot of money and bring other good things like art and music. Please take a good look at the foreigners, so that harmony can prevail. For example, the people who were dancing on the JR metro - they need to get a big punishment please. Sorry again. Second addition: I came to think a bit more positive. Let's think of the future. If people identify as "global citizen" then those who share common interests can come together to work together. There is a lot of beauty in this. I do believe humans are humans and our hearts are the same. But please work hard to preserve what is good.
I’m a cardiac surgeon with a PhD, and I’m only 35. I’m fluent in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Turkish, and my native Arabic. I’d be more than happy to learn Japanese, should I find myself in Japan one day. How difficult or easy would it be for a person like me to get a residency visa over there?
There are less than 6 foreign trained doctors in all of Japan. Yes, it's possible. But it's pretty damn hard and your opportunities elsewhere may well be easier. Good luck.
@@beverlyhills7883 In 2018 alone, there were 95 who graduated from a foreign medical school and received Japan's medical license. Total new doctors was 9029 people. So about 1% each year are "foreign" trained.
Say what you like, but the US really isn't anywhere close to the rest of the developed world when it comes to giving a fuck about the people who live there.
@@dense_and_dullYou're exaggerating. The US have its problems, what country doesn't, but the US is not comparable to any developing country. There's a reason why a lot of people around the world want to work and live in the US.
@@Dovahcrapwanting to work in the US =\= wanting to live in the US. Two different things, lots of people want to come to the US for work opportunities but more often than not people prefer to retire somewhere else 🤷♂️
@@Dovahcrap Well said. All nation have their own issues, social problems, arguments and everything else. To say Japan is somehow some paradise is crazy! Not even the people that live there say that, so that tells me this person doesn't know what they are saying.
@TKUltra971 No one said Japan is a paradise. Literally, anyone with half a brain knows that. However, when considering what both countries have to offer to their citizens, Japan is much better than the US. The only thing the US is better at than Japan is being diverse, fat, guns, and being ignorant.
I’m a retired Canadian veteran with a four children, happily married and a good pension. If we learned to speak Japanese proficiently, could we move there and make a good life for ourselves? The people seem so charming and friendly, the country side peaceful. Just want a place for my children to thrive and make a good life for themselves and a place where I can live in peace. I really think Japan is that place. Cheers from Canada.
Canada is a good place though. Although Canada is suffering from a housing crisis right now & many other things, I think Canada's future is bright, it's such a big country, filled with resources & so few people. Japan doesn't have those, earthquakes are common, Japanese language is hard, there are many rules. You got to weigh everything. Such life changing decisions can affect everyone in the family. I mean they are just like us and we are not the norm of their own martial arts but we don't need them in their own martial art online and we are not in a year of a violent ones who have been a good job of a country
No you need minimum bachelor's degrees to move to Japan. Doesn't matter how good your Japanese becomes. Without degrees you'll never be granted a visa. Also what skills would you bring no offense noone in Japan would care that you served in the Canadian military.
The majority love Japan and how they can benefit as a foreigner but don’t care for the people of Japan and the preservation of the culture. If they did care they wouldn’t plant roots in a country where they are and always will be… guests. The more gaijin that live in Japan the more like America it will become over time. Stay Japan, Japan 👍
I think some do care about it and some would live there if they were able to and even contribute to having children with Japanese spouses but the immigration policies and visas do make it hard to make that happen.
Could you compare japanese surf culture with american surf culture? There are a lot of Japanese surfers in los angeles, especially at Topanga in the early mornings. Love your videos by the way, you are an incredible interviewer.
No human being wants to talk about misogyny and patriarchy. Those are things that are only ever preached about. Same vibe as moving to a new place and exclaiming "Wow it's so nice that the streets are clean here", and then being like "Although I do miss being able to leave my garbage on the streets like we did in the US..." There just might be a connection... almost like there are tradeoffs to organizing society one way as opposed to another.
I can understand that certain ppl want to leave the US. If I would live there, I would moved to Japan long ago. IMO from Western Europe, it is not such a good deal, though. However as cities in Western Europe are getting less safe due to uncontrolled and illegal immigration, we sometimes think to move to Japan.
Hahaha, that one guy that mentioned 風俗 and whether it's cheating or not was hilarious b/c I think Takashii had a video about it asking Japanese men and women what they thought about it a little while ago.
OH ALSO! Do you ever visit Nagoya? Probably not... it would be cool to do an interview someday! I have enjoyed your videos for a while now. Keep up the good vibes.
Each year we have JET teachers from nearly 50 countries, from Sweden to Ukraine to Brazil. (The bulk of them are from Canada, US, Australia, NZ, UK, and the Philippines.) But you do NOT need to be a native speaker or from an English-speaking country to be an Assistant language Teacher. In the JET program we also have CIR (those who have high-degree of Japanese fluency) from Russia to the Vietnam working in local municipal governments.
Here in Ukraine a lot of women think that moving to Asia to marry a hardworking, rich, quiet Asian guy will net them a life on easy street. Then they actually do hook up with these guys and the men always have the corrective slaphand locked and loaded 😂 and the women come back all sad 😅 sometimes with mystery meat in tow. Oh well.
Yep, women are always looking to make a little bit more money, but not by working. And they're always looking to have someone to control. When they find out, some men don't put up with their behavior, they freak out, and run away.
I am an American living in Switzerland and can relate to all these people in almost every way. except the salary in Switzerland is better than in the US for my profession. The girl from Hawaii - I agree with it often being embarrassing to be from America. Everyone just sees the gun issues and politics in general and then assumes were all idiots. :(
Ha, ha, ha. This was very funny to me as I lived in Japan for 6 years 30 years ago and nothing seems to have changed in the way the Japanese interact with gaijin. The 6, 3 black fella brought everything flooding back. I'm 6, 4 and had the same problems with door frames (though I could never afford a modern living space like he did), I would have had brain damage if I had stayed much longer. Also, I had a ponytail and my hairline was staring to recede at that time so I was pegged as Steven Seagal (I've always hated him) and John Malkovich (I was much happier about this comparison).
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Takashi, I'm sixty and retired. Working a job is no longer a concern of mine. I would like to see you interview older folk who've relocated to Japan and for whom employment is not an issue.
Why do african americans call themselves black people, when they are clearly brown skin colour? Shouldnt they call themselves african american brown people, They literally the same colour of brown chocolate.
I was fortunate, more than I could ever realize at the time, to have lived in Japan for three years back in the 90’s and many other countries while in the US Navy. I finished up my time in the service, and Japan, in the year 2000 and have been homesick for Japan and other countries for the past 24 years.
I was in Japan last week in both Tokyo and Osaka. I have two friends that moved over there and they never want to come back to the States. I don't blame them. Its such a beautiful country.
What do u they like mote about Japan that they never wanna come back to the US?
Also Japan got stuff like better healthcare and public transportation where in America you better hope your covered and need a car for everything unless your in like New York but public transit have issue tho tehur many reason I say start watching Not Just Bike to begins
Their also how we view politics in America we vuew Harris was a liberal but around the world she'll be view a a centrist same with Obama and Biden center right
@@USSAnimeNCC-sadly Americans don’t know this. Democrats vs republicans are center vs far right
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So I found this channel yesterday, and started watching old videos from like 3 years first. The progression of his language skills is so cool to observe!
I'm an American and I love learning about culture and every day life in other countries. Your channel is amazing! Keep up the great work.
Aww this made me sad. The common things everyone wants should be basic human rights. Walkable cities, accessible public transit and safe communities. Although I’m introverted I do feel the need for a community which is not common in US. Great journalism as always Takashii.
BECAUSE WOKE MORONS RUN AMERICA, VS CONSERVATIVES RUN JAPAN. IT'S COMMON SENSE
This exists in America, and there are places in Japan that lack walkability. I was in Nagoro Japan, and you need a car to access any form of modernity there. There are no shops, no clinics, just a village in the mountains with 38 residents
@@linuxman7777 I mean it's a village so that's expected and most foreigners are gonna choose Tokyo anyway and maybe a small percentage will chose Osaka?... that's it, these 2 are THE foreigner residence hub
@@ashishbarthwal6961 I am just saying that I found unwalkable place Japan. On the other hand I live in a town of 3000 in America that is completely walkable, and I don't own a car here. Although Japan too has similarly sized towns where you don't need a car
Another person falling for the headlines. I could literally leave my door open, like open, not just unlocked, and the only thing that would happen is my neighbors would check to make sure I'm okay.
I feel like Oklahoma hit the nail on the head. I am from the midwest too, even used to live in Norman OK. Everything she said about how sad it is that home isn't a place I want to go back to... It's vibes.
I'm from Zurich, Switzerland. Been living here in Tokyo for almost 8 years. Yeah living in Tokyo is very comfortable and convenient, but one thing that really stands out is the people. The Japanese are just incredible people !
you moved from the best place on earth to Japan. lol. I would love to live in Switzerland. Probably a tad bit more than Japan.
@@michaels8878 Have you been to Zurich? It's one of the most BORING city in the world!😂
@@azabujuban-hito8085 hehe. i just like the protection of the alps and the beauty. plus the monetary policy.
How did u go to Japan, what do you do
Tell me what do u like about japanese people😍
That's cool that Takashii leaves a reminder on the top right during each scene reminding the viewer where each person is from.
Love this video. Thank you, Takashii ! If you’re coming to LA in January, you should definitely interview some local Japanese born in the US and Japanese who moved to the US.
I know a musician and a culinary teacher who moved to LA, also some Japanese people who grew up in LA, and restaurants in little Tokyo who’s been there since the city began. They might be good contacts for you. Feel free to reply and reach out if needed. 🙌🏼😊
Amazing and inspiring video. I love how you interviewed people with different years in Japan. It's a fresh take and really shows how possible it is to move and live there. Thanks for the motivation!
Fantastic interviews. I enjoyed watching every minute. 💛👍
I’m also from Virginia as well because I’ve been seeing a lot of bad things happen to America and it’s just sad but I love japan 🇯🇵 I loved listening to Japanese music songs and I always loved watching Japanese dramas
BECAUSE WOKE MORONS RUN AMERICA, VS CONSERVATIVES RUN JAPAN. IT'S COMMON SENSE
I Have Nothing But Love & Respect For Japan, Its People & Awesome Culture. Lived On Okinawa For A Year And It Was One Of The Best Years Of My Life. I Wouldn't Trade The Experiences I Had For Anything. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Interesting interviews but the problem I have with this is that all of them chose to live in Japan. This means they have a favorable view of the country (otherwise they'd be somewhere else), which skews their perception of things. Of course this might be complicated for Takashii, but a follow up with interviews of Americans who lived there for a while and then decided to leave would be interesting as well and bring some nice balance.
It's impressive that one of these people lived there in Japan 🇯🇵 for 17 years, which is amazing 👏
It's not amazing if you know that his other choice is the crime ridden drug den that is Oakland.
I'm a bit jealous, I wish I could do that as well.
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I know people who have been living there for over 40 years. Not that uncommon.
Fascintating perspectives. Great content as always.
Awesome episode!
11:05 The walking thing is something that car dependent countries do underestimate when visiting Japan, if you're not used to walking a lot the first week of your trip will be horrible. Now I do prepping, whenever I have an upcoming trip, i would do cardio months prior, gradually increasing intensity and frequency.
You walk ... you dont run.... how bad is your endurance ...?
Definitely. When Japanese people tell you 15 minutes it's actually 30 minutes for foreigners.
You have to prepare for a month before you go on a trip? I have so many questions about your lifestyle...
@@FrankBrennosTheGreatest Even people who are used to walking in other countries do have to train themselves to visit Japan. Changing trains, walking to different platforms, taking shinkansen at Tokyo Station which is huge, walking up and down hills in Japan, that is not easy for people who aren't used to it.
I did the Jet program too in the early 2000s. They really did go above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and taken care of. It was a great experience! If you are thinking of going to Japan, it’s a great option. Definitely worth applying and giving the recruitment process a go.
Glad to have someone representing Hawaii in the interview so awesome to see
LOVE LOVE LOVE your channel, thank you so much for your content. Peace and success!!!
Takashii , I love the way you introduce your videos and say : "Let's get started" 👏🏻👏🏻🥰
Getting a bank account in Japan is a bigger pain than it needs to be for sure. If you come here through JET or some other arranged thing, they may help you with it or take care of it, but getting a bank account from scratch, on your own when you don't have any history here can be a hassle.
Ive done it by my own.... wasnt a hussle at all, because japan banks have websites where you can change the language. We dont have something like this is Germany and WAY more Immigration...
I studied in Japan for for 5 months from March to August of this year. I can confirm a lot of things are better there. Cost of living, public transit, healthcare, etc are all better in Japan. However I like the US too. It’s not nearly as bad as social media makes it seem. I do want to go back to Japan to live after I graduate college though.
I think it depends on the character. As a introvert Japan is far better.
HANAMI! MATT! BRROOOOO IM FROM ST.PETE TOOOO WTH. Wow it's so surreal to hear that you live in Japan coming from the same small town St.pete. (I rarely meet people from St.pete while traveling through the USA, Europe anf Africa)
I've been drawn to the idea of living in Japan for yeeears and seeing you there makes it feel much more possible. And in you're in the same field as me. Really cool bro. Arigato Takashii for having Matt on.
1993-1995 I lived in Japan, things have changed a lot there since then but my memories from that time made a huge impression on me and my life, my 1st country living in overseas, people need to go there to believe it, especially Americans. peace.
This video REALLY makes me want to live in Japan. Just for at least a year. It looks so cool
Well-timed for our apocalyptic election today. Takashii!! Give me a place to stay I'm a pretty good cook!!
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I’ve been wanting to move there since before 2020. I was saving to move and everything. Than that dumb quarantine happened and I went broke and got stuck here in the US since 😭😭😭
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“Apocalyptic” for HARRIS SUPPORTERS like the 5:50 guy, and u. 🤓 Who don’t know shit about respect, common sense, science, and compassion towards the pple around u. 🤷🏻♀️
@@himfanatic5Not a trump supporter trying to talk about science lol.
❤loved the long video interviews. I have wanted to move to Japan for decades.
I'm from Virginia and shocked to see three people from VA. Especially the 757 area code
A very interesting and diverse selection of interviewees. Thank you.
Taskashi, amazing video and interviews! Thank you!
For dude missing tacos, Taqueria La Fonda in Osaka is on point!
That female from Oklahoma: US has many successful companies that changed the world because it allows for dreamers to dream and make it happen. This is the important freedom the USA offers. I’m from Hawaii so obviously different than the continental US, but it’s hard to generalize the U.S. as each state is different and there’s 50 of them + territories.
American Puerto Rican mom here and my indigenous american husband and I plan on moving back to Okinawa 2026 with our children. We lived in Okinawa 2009-2013 and have planned our return since.
im native american and my wife is hispanic and we lived in okinawa for 2 years and we have been planning to move back since we left (2015).
I think it's really the major urban cities in the U.S. (like Los Angeles and New York) that can be unsafe if you don't know what to look out for. In some smaller cities and especially in affluent areas you can go your whole life without feeling the effects of crime. American has a bad reputation for not being safe though, I think in part because the news and media promote a lot of violent content because it gets more attention from viewers.
What's the common denominator in those cities. There's a few of them.
@@murderbeam9614 I'd say it's a combination of population density, lack of adequate social safety nets, and corruption in law enforcement.
@@narnia4703 Yeah that's it...meanwhile seeing a black man in tokyo is like seeing a camel at the bottom of the ocean.
Cities have been less safe for all of recorded human history, but they are also more exciting and more vibrantly alive, despite all the attendant problems.
BECAUSE WOKE MORONS RUN AMERICA, VS CONSERVATIVES RUN JAPAN. IT'S COMMON SENSE
Ooooo looking forward to you going to interview Japanese people in L.A to get their perspective 😊❤
18:09 I think that has to do (Just my perspective) with how New York was portrayed in the movies. How big, amazing and full of potential it was.
I lived in Japan for a few years when I was younger. It’s a great country and the people are awesome.
But there are two big drawbacks to living in Japan long-term as a US citizen.
First, salaries in Japan are incredibly low by comparison. Even if you find a job in Japan, you could probably make 2x-3x in the US doing the same job. So, moving to Japan for work is a huge financial sacrifice.
Second, due legal restrictions on making IRA contributions as a non-resident, it’s very cumbersome to save for retirement. And you aren’t earning points toward SS and Medicare. So, you could end up coming back to the US in your 60s and have no income source besides your Japanese pension (which pays out at a pitiful rate).
I dont know the pension system, but the costs of living are significantly lower in Japan. Thats the biggest point for lower wages. Taxes are also way lower than in the US. You live in Japan and not only work.
The girl from Oklahoma is right on the money. Each country has its positives and negatives, but being told we're #1 all the time when other countries have figured out solutions to problems that the US is still struggling with or have politicized so much that they're deadlocked is absolutely stupid.
Don't forget About the majority of our tax money that doesn't even go back to its citizens but rather overseas
Health care and immigration in particular.
As an American, damn... you're absolutely right.
Might be if it were in anyway true. But it isn't. All the good things in life began in the US and were exported. Ask any Cuban or Venezuelan.
@@tuberNunya That's awfully narrow. 2 countries in the world is your 'proof' that America is #1? Look at any educational metrics, the US isn't #1. Look at gun violence, the US isn't #1 (in safety), look at happiness metrics, the US isn't #1. Look at the healthcare system? /All/ good things? The Constitution isn't even an original document, but heavily borrowed from the Magna Carta, a British document.
"I'm from Oakland, California"
You can just stop right there, I get it. LOL
In Los Angeles you should also compare Little Tokyo and Sawtelle Japantown and ask people which feels more Japanese.
Trivia note: The U.S. game show The Amazing Race has been on for 36 Seasons, & they have been to Japan for 8 of them; 9, 12, 15, 18, 20, 23, 26, & 31.
Made some mistakes in life when it comes to studying and now i know i'll never be elligible for a japanese visa which is a shame, Now that i've seen the country first hand, i would've loved to try my luck there, if only to say "i tried"
I always believed that the quietness, lack of crime, beauty and convenience of the country were somewhat exagerated, but after having visited, i absolutely fell in love.
Its never to late and they have many visa options. Dont give up ^^
Great and very useful video!!
Thanks takashii from Japan ❤😭🥳
If you are able to live where you want to live, please go and enjoy Just make sure you also stay with your new community through hard times and trials, not just when is convenient for you
Nick was so eager to get his point across that he asked "Do you understand?" in Japanese, which made me laugh so hard.😂😂😂
for those looking for great tacos in Japan try Taqueria 3 hermanos in Harajuku, Yamita san really nailed the authentic mexican taco flavor!
Great interviews Takashii.
Hey! Oakland guy is Nick! He is in a comedy group called TimeBomb, in a rockabilly band and has done some programs with Nogizaka46, a Japanese idol group that are sisters to AKB48. You may be able to see some of his stuff online, the show is called ‘NogiEigo’ and is hosted by famous comedian Suzuki Tami (part of comedy duo Drunk Dragon). Suzuki-san also had a show with some AKB48 Team 8 members. Nick is great!
Great insights by all guests and good dialogue with Takashii. Otsukare!
Is it just me, or is Nick Nii-san incredibly handsome?
As someone that hopes to live in Japan at some point. It’s disheartening knowing the fact, that one would need some sort of degree to be validated by the job field as a foreigner. It seems that being your own boss is the way to go in Japan without a degree.
Many in the US that have a degree, don’t end up using it in the field they studied. If at all. The only thing assured is, getting into more debt.
The lady with the Halloween town crew neck is right, on many levels. I love America, it’s the only place that excepts your individuality, the only place you can openly talk to a random person about your day. The openness is so liberating! But, yes! Watch out for the pea shooters, virtually everyone has a gun in the states. So, watch out!
Hello from Bucharest, Romania - a huge underrated city in Europe:)
2:42 Having no college degree is really what is stopping me to live permanently in Japan..
I’m 28, worked in retail for 10 years and was an assistant store manager for big Companies.
As this man said, it’s seems really hard to get any working visa if you don’t own a college degree or do specific jobs (IT, Carpenter etc..)
Shoutout to Tulsa, Oklahoma!
Very good video, thank you!
In the White parts of Raleigh, North Carolina people leave their laptops open on the table and leave it alone when heading to the Lav. (min 6:12)
Yep, I live in a rural area and I can leave anything open. I can leave a nice bike on my front lawn and it will never disappear.
Great video!
I lived in, America (Houston,TX) all my life. I’ve never been shot,robbed,or attacked. Maybe I’m just lucky, or maybe the internet is doing what the internet does.
Same in New York i think some New Yorker do exaggerate I don't think New York as danger as some people make seem
Nah, the Japanese thought like that 30 years ago when I lived there (pre-internet). As you're Texan you might remember that a Japanese teenager was shot dead when he was mistaken for an intruder by the homeowner in Texas in the early to mid 90s (I can't remember the exact year). This one incident provoked a huge media frenzy in Japan at that time. I'm British, and even in the UK there has always been a perception of the US (since the 60s at least) being potentially dangerous because of the massive difference in our gun laws. Of course you are right that statistically the US is still a safe country.
I've been living in Houston for the better part of 16 years.... Never ran into any trouble either.
BECAUSE WOKE MORONS RUN AMERICA, VS CONSERVATIVES RUN JAPAN. IT'S COMMON SENSE
You are "lucky" or other are more "unlucky".
tldr
Being poor in America is a nightmare. Being poor in Japan sucks but you have medicine, high speed rail, safe neighborhoods
日本に外国人が増えてきてグローバル化してきてることについてどう思うか外国人に聞いてほしいです。
I'm German and we had a lot of foreigners coming into our country, especially over the last years.
Germany also had the problem of a declining population, but it seems like the immigration solved this issue.
The price is very high though. It would have been better if we just had more children.
Many people are angry, the mood of German people has become very bad honestly and it's sad.
If you need to take foreigners into your country in order to deal with demography issues - take Asian people. It's important that they don't look different because Racism is just a natural thing. "Blood" would need to become a topic of the past.
The foreigners that came from Ukraine look like us (white), so they might experience less racism than the foreigners from Syria, Africa, Turkey or other non-white countries.
They need to be able to work, so they can integrate into society more easily. There need to be rules, so that they actually fully identify with the new country in 2 generations, that's how long it will take.
For us, the line between being proud of being a good servant and saying "no" when being exploited is hard to make out.
Many Turkish people in Germany are here since the 1960s, but they are still a subculture because they look different.
I feel like we lost almost all of our identity. Culture, spirituality, economy - everything is broken.
I'm sorry to tell you this.
But change is inevitable. Migration is the topic of the 21st century. I can not offer you a better solution.
Addition:
I experienced Japan to be the best country in the world, and many people think so in the west.
This is why I also want to spend more time in Japan.
I am working very hard to behave well, obey to Japanese rules, and spend a lot of money and bring other good things like art and music.
Please take a good look at the foreigners, so that harmony can prevail.
For example, the people who were dancing on the JR metro - they need to get a big punishment please.
Sorry again.
Second addition:
I came to think a bit more positive. Let's think of the future. If people identify as "global citizen" then those who share common interests can come together to work together. There is a lot of beauty in this. I do believe humans are humans and our hearts are the same. But please work hard to preserve what is good.
I dont like it... I'm from Germany and we have SO many problems with borderless Immigration.
20:12 へー、知らなかった。国の中にも地域性があるのは知ってたけど、具体的な話は知らなかったから興味深いですね。
気づけば2m over！🎊✨
Hi, lifelong Virginian here who currently lives in Richmond! The guy was saying he’s from Norfolk, not Northford! There is no Northford VA lol.
The dude saying he wouldn't go back to the US because its crazy but would go to Mexico is wild.
I’m a cardiac surgeon with a PhD, and I’m only 35. I’m fluent in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Turkish, and my native Arabic. I’d be more than happy to learn Japanese, should I find myself in Japan one day.
How difficult or easy would it be for a person like me to get a residency visa over there?
There are less than 6 foreign trained doctors in all of Japan. Yes, it's possible. But it's pretty damn hard and your opportunities elsewhere may well be easier. Good luck.
Almost impossible. Also salaries in Japan are terrible and not worth it if in the west.
@@beverlyhills7883 In 2018 alone, there were 95 who graduated from a foreign medical school and received Japan's medical license. Total new doctors was 9029 people. So about 1% each year are "foreign" trained.
10:06 I thought Takashii is almost 6’3 as well … than I realize his height follows who he is interviewing
Yeh I thought the same. Does he stand on a box?
I guess whoever is the shorter one will be standing on some platform
"Life is better here"
Several caveats to give with that and alot to unpack. Good for the first guy, glad he enjoys it. But oh boy..
Say what you like, but the US really isn't anywhere close to the rest of the developed world when it comes to giving a fuck about the people who live there.
@@dense_and_dullYou're exaggerating. The US have its problems, what country doesn't, but the US is not comparable to any developing country. There's a reason why a lot of people around the world want to work and live in the US.
@@Dovahcrapwanting to work in the US =\= wanting to live in the US. Two different things, lots of people want to come to the US for work opportunities but more often than not people prefer to retire somewhere else 🤷♂️
@@Dovahcrap Well said. All nation have their own issues, social problems, arguments and everything else. To say Japan is somehow some paradise is crazy! Not even the people that live there say that, so that tells me this person doesn't know what they are saying.
@TKUltra971 No one said Japan is a paradise. Literally, anyone with half a brain knows that. However, when considering what both countries have to offer to their citizens, Japan is much better than the US. The only thing the US is better at than Japan is being diverse, fat, guns, and being ignorant.
I’m a retired Canadian veteran with a four children, happily married and a good pension. If we learned to speak Japanese proficiently, could we move there and make a good life for ourselves? The people seem so charming and friendly, the country side peaceful. Just want a place for my children to thrive and make a good life for themselves and a place where I can live in peace. I really think Japan is that place. Cheers from Canada.
Canada is a good place though. Although Canada is suffering from a housing crisis right now & many other things, I think Canada's future is bright, it's such a big country, filled with resources & so few people. Japan doesn't have those, earthquakes are common, Japanese language is hard, there are many rules. You got to weigh everything. Such life changing decisions can affect everyone in the family. I mean they are just like us and we are not the norm of their own martial arts but we don't need them in their own martial art online and we are not in a year of a violent ones who have been a good job of a country
No you need minimum bachelor's degrees to move to Japan. Doesn't matter how good your Japanese becomes. Without degrees you'll never be granted a visa. Also what skills would you bring no offense noone in Japan would care that you served in the Canadian military.
Expats love Japan
I am currently packing my suitcase...I am in Japan very very very sooon
I am 63 years old and retired. Can you do a video about if it is possible to retire in Japan. Either fully retired or with a small part time job.
I'm 56 and would love to retire to Japan I also would like to see the ups and downs of trying to as an older person.😅
Children are the future of Japan.
1:45 He said Norfolk Virginia, but the text on screen says Northford, which Google has no results for as a city in VA.
とても面白かったです。日本が好きなアメリカ人は、ほんとうに良き日本文化の理解者だなーって思います。
The majority love Japan and how they can benefit as a foreigner but don’t care for the people of Japan and the preservation of the culture. If they did care they wouldn’t plant roots in a country where they are and always will be… guests. The more gaijin that live in Japan the more like America it will become over time. Stay Japan, Japan 👍
I think some do care about it and some would live there if they were able to and even contribute to having children with Japanese spouses but the immigration policies and visas do make it hard to make that happen.
I do like that guy from St. Pete. He's smart and interesting. Get in touch man. Maybe we can we meet up next year.
Great stuff🎉
Have a good trip to LA!
-bZj
new takashii video
Could you compare japanese surf culture with american surf culture? There are a lot of Japanese surfers in los angeles, especially at Topanga in the early mornings. Love your videos by the way, you are an incredible interviewer.
No human being wants to talk about misogyny and patriarchy. Those are things that are only ever preached about.
Same vibe as moving to a new place and exclaiming "Wow it's so nice that the streets are clean here", and then being like "Although I do miss being able to leave my garbage on the streets like we did in the US..." There just might be a connection... almost like there are tradeoffs to organizing society one way as opposed to another.
27:24 That's so true. Japan’s definitely the place to hit last.
I'm a healthcare worker. Working in Japan is not an option for me unless i do more exams and have native level Japanese.
Be sure to check out KTown while your in LA 🥳🤘
I can understand that certain ppl want to leave the US. If I would live there, I would moved to Japan long ago. IMO from Western Europe, it is not such a good deal, though. However as cities in Western Europe are getting less safe due to uncontrolled and illegal immigration, we sometimes think to move to Japan.
You are right Japan is safer to live
Hahaha, that one guy that mentioned 風俗 and whether it's cheating or not was hilarious b/c I think Takashii had a video about it asking Japanese men and women what they thought about it a little while ago.
Amazing
OH ALSO! Do you ever visit Nagoya? Probably not... it would be cool to do an interview someday! I have enjoyed your videos for a while now. Keep up the good vibes.
Probably Norfolk VA, not Northford. Ironically I'm also from the DC metro area, and living in Japan 😆
My last trip to Japan: Tokyo > Shimonoseki > Kobe > Kyoto > Tokyo :)
My dream 🧎♂️➡️🙏
Yea I would miss tacos too. But tacos are so easy to make. Do they at-least sell tortillas and ground beef and taco seasonings? lol
Life's too short. Do what makes you happy.
1:42 How could JET hire her if she's not a native English speaker?
Right, kinda weird she would make it seem like she is. Accent is a dead giveaway away that she’s not American.
@@TheUser808Her English sounds find to me. What are y'all hearing?
Each year we have JET teachers from nearly 50 countries, from Sweden to Ukraine to Brazil. (The bulk of them are from Canada, US, Australia, NZ, UK, and the Philippines.) But you do NOT need to be a native speaker or from an English-speaking country to be an Assistant language Teacher. In the JET program we also have CIR (those who have high-degree of Japanese fluency) from Russia to the Vietnam working in local municipal governments.
Releasing in election day! Gulding for someone who may disappoint the result.
Here in Ukraine a lot of women think that moving to Asia to marry a hardworking, rich, quiet Asian guy will net them a life on easy street. Then they actually do hook up with these guys and the men always have the corrective slaphand locked and loaded 😂 and the women come back all sad 😅 sometimes with mystery meat in tow. Oh well.
Wtf are u talking about??
Yep, women are always looking to make a little bit more money, but not by working. And they're always looking to have someone to control. When they find out, some men don't put up with their behavior, they freak out, and run away.
@@jasonhensley7455 Feel like I just read AI hallucinating something but I'm still not sure
I am an American living in Switzerland and can relate to all these people in almost every way. except the salary in Switzerland is better than in the US for my profession. The girl from Hawaii - I agree with it often being embarrassing to be from America. Everyone just sees the gun issues and politics in general and then assumes were all idiots. :(
Ha, ha, ha. This was very funny to me as I lived in Japan for 6 years 30 years ago and nothing seems to have changed in the way the Japanese interact with gaijin. The 6, 3 black fella brought everything flooding back. I'm 6, 4 and had the same problems with door frames (though I could never afford a modern living space like he did), I would have had brain damage if I had stayed much longer. Also, I had a ponytail and my hairline was staring to recede at that time so I was pegged as Steven Seagal (I've always hated him) and John Malkovich (I was much happier about this comparison).