Takashi is such a down to earth kinda dude. I feel like he would be the type of guy where you could probably talk about anything and won’t get bored because you learn something.
I would like to meet takashi from Japan I like his videos and jun and Rachel adventures or Jun and Rachel videos they seem to down to earth, caring & empathy and polite witch I wish that people can be like that in the world but it’s how they treat you and how they’re raised. I watche anime and I’ll watch begin japanology, japanology plus and journeys in japan. I have 2 friends that live in japan haven’t seen in person but I would like to visit japan?!
Takashii has to be the most chill, down to earth, Japanese youtuber. It shows in his interviews, but this video shows just how likable the guy is. Glad to see a crossover of the chillest people in Japan right now. You guys almost look like life-long friends 🥲
As a black guy that’s been to Japan I guess I must be lucky because I never once experienced any racism the entire month I was there I was only blessed to have positive experiences which I thank God for
people mistake xenophobia with racism a lot. Japanese are hesitant towards any outsiders because until recently it was a very secluded country. So these days people get overly sensitive when someone looks at them out of curiosity and they think theyre racist.
yall just walked past one of the only legit taco carts in Japan. That dude is from Mexico and his tacos and salsa are LEGIT. Everyone should try La Cabina in this back part of Shibuya near the finnish gin bar.
I spotted that too! I was wondering! I live in Socal! Where are Mexican food is so authentic and delicious! I’ll be in Japan in 9 days so i have to find that place!!!
I'm black and have been to Japan four times, most recently in March in Osaka. Each time we went, we've been treated very well and have had people come up to us to help with directions (I studied Japanese and can read it pretty well, speak it so-so, but I still accept their help because I like interacting and appreciate the kindness). During Sakura festival in 2019, we went to Ueno Park, and sat down in the grass after buying food and some Asahi, and this group of Japanese..maybe upper 20's to mid 30's, invited us to sit with them and we were there for hours eating, drinking, laughing..one of my favorite memories in Japan. Anytime we went to the bar, we had conversations with a local sitting next to us. I do find the people are more open in Osaka than anywhere else, but everywhere is awesome.
Sorry to crush your dream, but it's not like that at all: try living in Osaka more than , say, 3-4 years, fit into the social environment, speak Japanese every day and then we'll talk...
I'd like to visit. Took 3 years of Japanese in high school, Kanji was the hardest to learn! Katakana and Hiragana I got pretty easy. I never fully grasped Kanji, lol.
@GiulioMa Well, it's no dream at all, that's been MY experience. I'm not there to assimilate myself into their society, I'm there to experience the culture and have fun. I have been lucky enough to have met great people there. Whatever your experience has been is yours.
enjoyed this so much. just returned from 3 week trip to Japan and it is without a doubt my new favorite place to visit, and ive been all over the world. seeing you two walk the streets around Shibuya and eating noodles in a quiet local spot made me miss these experiences that we had as well. we have nothing but positive things to say about every place we visited. cities and people have different vibes, but the one common thread between them all was a common courtesy and kindness. can't wait to go back
I follow both you cats. Not only was the conversation great but I really enjoyed seeing the neighborhood in the background as you 2 strolled by. Great content! Mahalo from Hawai'i!
This was awesome - I already follow Takashii BUT was super interesting to hear his unique insight on all things Japan and seeing him on the other side of the questions for a change - great vid!!
Ohhhhhhh snap a crossover I never expected! Almost surreal to be honest. This was so cool to watch as I've never seen Takashii in just a chill environment having a good convo with someone. Usually on the street interviewing people. I actually just bought his Slang Japanese course the other day. This video was very insightful in many ways. I especially resonate with Ranzo on the language school bit. I've been studying 5 days a week 4 hours a day in a language school in Shinjuku and I'm exhausted at this point despite how effective it is. I might have to stop by that restaurant one of these days lol. The food looks good.
Hate is such a strong word. I have lived in Okinawa for over 17 years and I observed certain locals see us in a negative way but I also see how other local see us in a positive way. Me and my family are completely American and we continue to learn and grow into the Okinawa lifestyle. We absolutely love Japan.
You are very welcome if you are a tourist, but if you work for US army, things change. You guys are protected by the US, but we are not protected by our government when it comes to a criminal case with US army.
Wow I watched both of you guys for weeks before my first trip to Japan & learned so much from you both. Surreal to see you do a video together! Can’t thank you enough for the continuous insight! Peace + blessing to you and your families in the new year
I am Jamaican. I would love to visit Japan. Glad I found your channel because I really want to know what it’s like there but from someone who understand the country I come from. And Takashi is awesome love his channel too
I've been subscribed to both BEJ and Takashi for quite a while. This was great to see you both together. Excellent video, interesting discussion. Thanks for producing this one. 🏆
Personally as a black person from the USA I’m kinda used to people races wearing locks. The only thing I don’t like is when other races use black “aesthetics” they tend to think they are “hood” or whatever when it’s just a hair style. So yeah it’s the motive behind it.
Takeshi has such a wonderful approach to this interview, very open minded and articulate... this has to be my favourite interview of a Japanese person ever. THANK YOU & WELL DONE B.E.J 🙌
The way you explained the cultural appropriation is exactly the way i agree with it also. When I was a kid in the 80s, Black Americans were in love with Ninjas, Kungfu/Shaw Brothers/Hong Kong movies and myself as a kid I'd walk around in either Chinese style shoes or Japanese Tabi shoes. I used study Japanese Kanji from library books. I studied Shaolin Kungfu and achieved a black belt in Shotokan Karate. I had a good friend, whose mother was Okinawan (and dad Black American) and I would torture his mother with questions about Japan lol. To us Chinese and Japanese cultural was so cool. I see now, that Hip hop culture(which is a combo of Black American, West Indian and Puerto Rican) culture from originally from NYC is becoming the same in Asia and world wide. Initially i would be upset and think it was more like appropriation, but then i had to think about how i grew as an African American kid in the 80's...same thing. 😁
Here's a little black fact(Godfrey voice) ... Chinese and Japanese has its origins with the original people of the world aka folks that look like you and me EDO is your breadcrumb for the connection. Japanese and Yoruba or Benin kingdom very close in language. You will also find that Nigerians and Japanese names are almost the same and the language. with tweaks. So, your love for the Asian culture is embedded in you genetically we are their parents. However, some may not want to look at it and it's on temple walls hidden. They did come from us ask your Okinawan friends' mom.
@@zvigier aren’t all humans descended from people in Africa? Seems silly to me to draw any connection between genetics and love for a culture. There are more than enough reasons to love Japanese and Chinese culture without some kind of genetic magic. That said, I didn’t know that about the observed connections between the languages and stuff. That’s super cool!
I grew up with Karate movies (Chinese and Japanese) and what kids in the 80s/90s did not practice on friends and family after watching those movies. We could have been accused of cultural appropriation. One can argue that any African/Blacks living in modern houses; wearing modern clothes is cultural appropriation?. Where does one draw the line? It's all silliness and isn't there an old English that's says," Copying is the sincerest form of flattery"
@town944folk You can't consider black Americans who wear American clothing appropriating a culture we grew up in, which was forced onto our people. Actually, we grew alongside this culture and in it just as white Americans. Cultural appropriation is about taking someone else's heritage and exploiting it without a proper appreciation and acknowledgement of the people who created and perpetuate that heritage. We just live in this culture, just as the Japanese live in their culture. But if you ever catch a black American selling Kimono's without knowing or caring about Japanese people or a Japanese man trying to get dreadlocks without learning and caring for black people, then you know they are appropriating.
@@Black_Guy -To me that's dangerous western liberal ideology gone bad. If you go with "or blacks were brought on slave ships from Africa" then you can make the argument (not me but the appropriation logic) that Black Americans should mirror their counterparts on the Continent. I'm African from Zimbabwe myself and I can use myself as an example. We lived in mudhuts so by living in a house with central heating that's cultural appropriation. I shouldn't wear western clothing (which I grew up wearing) because it's not native to Zimbabwe. We shouldn't use refrigeration because it's not native to Zimbabwe. I shouldn't buy milk because we should use our family cows and milk them before having a cup of tea in the morning. I see this as more of victimhood Olympics alongside transgender ideology and should not have place in any society. Growing up I saw a lot of Europeans come to our country and learn some of our traditional musical instruments. I thought that was cool and in fact I am thinking of starting a Shona language podcast so that foreigners can learn my mother language. That's how in a global society we should interact in unity and not cause division
This so cool two of my favorite TH-camrs Ranzo BEJ and Takashii San TakashiifromJapan. I love this type of conversation because it is interesting to hear from other peoples perspectives. Another great video Ranzo ❤️🦋🇺🇸
yessir, you chose one of the biggest Japanese TH-camr which is awesome. For the culture, he brings on some great interviews and discussions. Bruh got a milly on his subs to show for it...he is good at what he does. Ranzo, glad yall linked up!
I love both of you. I am black also Japanese. I don’t like to share my experience because of being judged. So much a difficult situation. Take care guys. Would love to chat with you but I don’t want to discriminate others.
I came to comment that I am REALLY enjoying the depth of this conversation. First time seeing some of your content. Also... the pop up about the rules of the comment section before I could comment... I didn't know youtube could do that, and I love it! Thanks for utilizing that feature as well! I will now go and check out some more of your work.
I find Takashii's commentary on Japanese hip hop culture quite interesting. I'm of course a foreigner and have only an outsider's perspective, but some of my favourite music in the genre comes from Japan itself! Nujabes is likely the most famous Japanese hip hop artist and undoubtedly one of the best producers in the genre. Beyond that, I've gotten into more, I suppose underground, material from artists such as Buddha Brand and Soul Scream. There's a kind of sincerity, almost innocence, that I find common in the country's expression of hip hop. A love letter to the genre, imbued with cultural specifics.
Two of my favs coming together omg this is great. To answer the question about locks, I was in Japan in September. My friend Sho was showing me around Omote Sando and when we got on the train we saw a Japanese guy with locks. I think everyone on the train was aware of me being on the train at that point. Other than then, I felt like people didn't really stare or notice me, but because there was a Japanese guy wearing locks, I think they wanted to know if I was going to say anything lol. I told my friend "they look good" -- my friend was like "why is he doing that?" as if maybe he was embarrassed for me to see it, but I think it's just as was explained in this video: appreciation vs appropriation and the reason AND understanding that someone who is Black will wear hair like this and be condemned by authorities and society (called unprofessional at work) but Non Black people can do it and get accolades and celebrated. Also, I am only one opinion. Black people as a whole will never agree on this subject, and shouldn't be expected to
FINALLY! I got you. At the very beginning. And I've always liked watching Takashii's videos. I've subscribed to his channel. But you're right about the Black culture. A lot of us don't mind that we are imitated but have respect. We get enough (too much) disrespect for wearing/having what's natural to us, perfect example our hairstyles. So it does bother us to see other cultures wear those same styles and they get kudos for it... Yeah, it does hit a very sore spot. I love the Japanese culture and I try to learn what is and is NOT appropriate.
It has sub-culture followings and it’s not just black American music there is a reggae, dancehall, afro beats and so a sub-culture followings too. It’s strictly a sub-culture thing and some stuff seeps into the mainstream.
Exactly they have incorporated jazz music and hip hop in their anime and not just recently. They have been using black music in anime since the early 2000’s.
@@neko_samurai that's kinda degrading though, you can't just ignore pre-existed Japanese music and its influence on later music including city pop. I don't deny the fact some black music got imported and influenced some musicians but not all musicians nor all jp music obv. Just like how some black artists must have listened to jp music but not necessarily are the copy of jpop.
awesome video! Nice to hear more from Takashii- he's always the one listening and asking questions to others about their lives and thoughts-- must have been fun for him to be able to talk and share more about his thoughts and experiences.
I love how you explained the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation! I personally am American but was born into a Hindu subculture due to my parents' cultural and spiritual appreciation. Additionally, the vast majority of my friends and family are people of color. We have had discussions on the topic of appropriation. I find your explanation to be beautiful in that it allows for someone to genuinely appreciate another culture and, therefore, participate in it. If all cultural participation is seen as appropriation, how can we have the space to truly appreciate other cultures?
Love how clean the streets are. Everything is so well maintained. Great sense of order❤ at least what I’ve seen in this video and others. Also very interesting what he said when speaking about music and the disconnect in culture. Great vid. You guys are awesome
I really liked it when he says "it goes both ways". People will always have a pre-set attitude when they approach an unknown foreigner, with what limited information they had from their past experience/education, it is up to both of them to work on building the relation/experience from that foundation, for better or worse. The important thing is not having an entitled attitude when you entered a new relationship expecting how the others should treat you. As an Asian I used to study in Australia where it was known for treating Asian harshly, even in the same environment, a lot of my Asian friends got that sort of treatment, but it never happened to me. When we talked about this they always have reasons and excuses on how I was treated differently, when I think it's only about how you approach and work on your relationship with others.
I think japanese people dont have a clear idea as to what does and doesnt constitute discrimination, and little empathy for the other side (due to low critical thinking customs in the first place). Case in point I go search for an apparentment.i shite you not it is easier to find an apartment for a dog than for a foreigner. (Source: i live here and part of my paid job is to reduce xenophobia)
This is true in most countries, trying to get an apartment in a country you're not a citizen of is a bitch. The problem landlords face is that somebody with citizenship in another country can just hop on a plane and leave, and their renting system is not very favorable for the renter in Japan. Needing to pay key money and a security deposit that add up, by themselves, to be 2-6 months of rent up front, plus you're likely paying for the first two months on top of that, foreigners may (either through confusion or frustration) feel that they've paid for a years rent up front and skip the recurring payments before getting up and leaving the apartment, and like said before, they can just up and leave the country. In Japan specifically the only discrimination you'll see for being a foreigner is that they will assume you are loud or more likely to steal... which is statistically more likely than a native. This is not as big of a reason as the skipping town issue. Fact is getting an apartment is difficult, but there are realtors in Japan that specialize in getting foreigners an apartment, some of them can even be a backing plate so if you do skip town the realtor would be stuck with the bill (but also have better infrastructure to chase you down in whatever country you ran back to).
Does it not make sense to say Japanese people generally don't have a clear idea on what is "discrimination" when Japan is nearly entirely Japanese people?
Thank you for your video. This was vey good. I like the interaction between Takahashi and you, a Jamaican gentleman visiting Japan. I laughed about the the time you took a spoonful of wasabi! oh no! Try it on sushi, just a bit. it's like a very spicy horseradish. Takahashi is so friendly and down to earth. I hope to see him (and perhaps you too) in a restaurant when I go there in the spring. I was supposed to go there last year but knee surgery got in the way. Now I'm finally walking again and I pray that I am able to go around all the great places mentioned here.
Great interview. I love Amsterdam, it's safe you can be yourself, clean, lots of cafes, safe. one of the reasons why I love Japan. PLUS, my grandkids live there, and they need to learn our culture. Ranzo, you did a great job with the soba and this relaxed video.
@apx 9 min... your explanation of appropriation vs appreciation was ON POINT. Thank you for explaining it the way you did. Much easier to understand than book learning, and without all the dumb Hollywood tropes/stereotypes
I really enjoyed this and I have subscribed to your channel! Great hearing the Jamaican accent! You seem very calm and down to earth guy. Keep up the great work.
well... when I was in the military in japan 15 years ago I noticed japanese people had this perception that westerners are loud and obnoxious. They absolutely felt some way about the military personnel stationed there but I don't blame them. Some of them didn't like westerners and foreigners in general. I would see shops that say "no foreigners allowed" This is prob old news and only applies to the older folks back then. It was more about foreigners and not race.
Living in Japan while I was in college in the early 2000s I can definitely say discrimination against blacks or mixed Japanese people exists. 100%. It just looks and sounds very different due to Japanese culture. Far more people are curious and kind though so it lessened the impact in my opinion. My Japanese professor tried to sell me the same thought that blacks arent discriminated against and when I tried to explain my experiences he shut down the conversation. Highly frustrating. All that being said, my experience overall living in Japan was amazing.
@@Philly_smoke69 Being real is understanding that "anyone" from outside of the inner city of Chicago may face some discrimination. Comparing the inner city of Chicago to a seemingly progressive society like Japan that in general tends to deny any negative elements in their society isnt equivalent to any inner city in America. Totally different conditioning of the people growing up those environments.
True facts. Most of japanese naturally discriminate against blacks. For those who are blacks and don't want to understand, go to Tokyo and sit down in the train, or try to talk to a japanese girl on the street, and see the reaction for yourself. Every japanese would pretend they don't discriminate against blacks just to not be rude.
@@Philly_smoke69Many japanese understand about racism or discrimination against foreigners in general when they go abroad. Then they open their eyes and see things differently.
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Might as well just subscribe to the channel bro 😂 👉goo.gl/BToqWv
Can you do a video on shopping malls in Japan I’m interested in seeing what western stores and brands are there
Dam I had to subscribe just cause of my scrolling journey xD
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Takashi is such a down to earth kinda dude. I feel like he would be the type of guy where you could probably talk about anything and won’t get bored because you learn something.
He's like a real life Han from the Fast and furious franchise.
Takashi is Han from fast and furious in real life. Everyone needs a friend like Takashi
I subscribe to both of your channels, love this interview, keep up the great work!
I watch Takeshita channel it is fantastic. ♥️
I would like to meet takashi from Japan I like his videos and jun and Rachel adventures or Jun and Rachel videos they seem to down to earth, caring & empathy and polite witch I wish that people can be like that in the world but it’s how they treat you and how they’re raised. I watche anime and I’ll watch begin japanology, japanology plus and journeys in japan. I have 2 friends that live in japan haven’t seen in person but I would like to visit japan?!
Takashii has to be the most chill, down to earth, Japanese youtuber. It shows in his interviews, but this video shows just how likable the guy is. Glad to see a crossover of the chillest people in Japan right now. You guys almost look like life-long friends 🥲
Used to seeing Takashii listening to people talk but it’s cool to hear him talk like he’s hanging out with you.
As a black guy that’s been to Japan I guess I must be lucky because I never once experienced any racism the entire month I was there I was only blessed to have positive experiences which I thank God for
people mistake xenophobia with racism a lot. Japanese are hesitant towards any outsiders because until recently it was a very secluded country. So these days people get overly sensitive when someone looks at them out of curiosity and they think theyre racist.
@orbit1894 I think that, unfortunately, it often feels the same.
yall just walked past one of the only legit taco carts in Japan. That dude is from Mexico and his tacos and salsa are LEGIT. Everyone should try La Cabina in this back part of Shibuya near the finnish gin bar.
Thanks for the recommendation!
I’ll check it out one day.
You just saved my life I haven't had good Mexican food in Japan ever lmao
lollll @@strides777
I spotted that too! I was wondering! I live in Socal! Where are Mexican food is so authentic and delicious!
I’ll be in Japan in 9 days so i have to find that place!!!
This was a great watch. Two intelligent young men from different parts of the world engaging in great conversations.
I'm black and have been to Japan four times, most recently in March in Osaka. Each time we went, we've been treated very well and have had people come up to us to help with directions (I studied Japanese and can read it pretty well, speak it so-so, but I still accept their help because I like interacting and appreciate the kindness). During Sakura festival in 2019, we went to Ueno Park, and sat down in the grass after buying food and some Asahi, and this group of Japanese..maybe upper 20's to mid 30's, invited us to sit with them and we were there for hours eating, drinking, laughing..one of my favorite memories in Japan. Anytime we went to the bar, we had conversations with a local sitting next to us. I do find the people are more open in Osaka than anywhere else, but everywhere is awesome.
Sorry to crush your dream, but it's not like that at all: try living in Osaka more than , say, 3-4 years, fit into the social environment, speak Japanese every day and then we'll talk...
I'd like to visit. Took 3 years of Japanese in high school, Kanji was the hardest to learn! Katakana and Hiragana I got pretty easy. I never fully grasped Kanji, lol.
have you visited Africa at all?
What a lovely experience! That's so nice to read! Have an amazing Xmas!
@GiulioMa Well, it's no dream at all, that's been MY experience. I'm not there to assimilate myself into their society, I'm there to experience the culture and have fun. I have been lucky enough to have met great people there. Whatever your experience has been is yours.
The collab I didn't know I needed BEJ and Takashii for Japan!!!
I love that these two came together. I have been a fan of both channels for awhile now
I’m so glad you two got together, I love both of your channels
enjoyed this so much. just returned from 3 week trip to Japan and it is without a doubt my new favorite place to visit, and ive been all over the world. seeing you two walk the streets around Shibuya and eating noodles in a quiet local spot made me miss these experiences that we had as well. we have nothing but positive things to say about every place we visited. cities and people have different vibes, but the one common thread between them all was a common courtesy and kindness. can't wait to go back
This is a cross over I didn't know I wanted to see.
exactly, what a collab!
Great video! Wonderful to see 2 of my favorite TH-camrs walking together and having a good talk and a good time. Keep on kepin' on, you two.
Just two brothers from different mothers talkin
Takashi really is a great guy, i appreciate him alot, His mindset and personality .
I follow both you cats. Not only was the conversation great but I really enjoyed seeing the neighborhood in the background as you 2 strolled by. Great content! Mahalo from Hawai'i!
This was awesome - I already follow Takashii BUT was super interesting to hear his unique insight on all things Japan and seeing him on the other side of the questions for a change - great vid!!
Ohhhhhhh snap a crossover I never expected! Almost surreal to be honest. This was so cool to watch as I've never seen Takashii in just a chill environment having a good convo with someone. Usually on the street interviewing people. I actually just bought his Slang Japanese course the other day.
This video was very insightful in many ways. I especially resonate with Ranzo on the language school bit. I've been studying 5 days a week 4 hours a day in a language school in Shinjuku and I'm exhausted at this point despite how effective it is.
I might have to stop by that restaurant one of these days lol. The food looks good.
Thank you for the information and coverage bro. We appreciate it
Great interview thank you so much for sharing ❤❤❤
That man is so wise for someone so young. Being a man of the world gives you so much perspective. Much respect. Takashii the G.
Hate is such a strong word. I have lived in Okinawa for over 17 years and I observed certain locals see us in a negative way but I also see how other local see us in a positive way. Me and my family are completely American and we continue to learn and grow into the Okinawa lifestyle. We absolutely love Japan.
You are very welcome if you are a tourist, but if you work for US army, things change. You guys are protected by the US, but we are not protected by our government when it comes to a criminal case with US army.
@phillydisco for good reason no one likes an army in their soverign land even if they are soidlers stationed there to "protect" them.
Wow I watched both of you guys for weeks before my first trip to Japan & learned so much from you both. Surreal to see you do a video together! Can’t thank you enough for the continuous insight! Peace + blessing to you and your families in the new year
The collab we KNEW we needed to happen.
Love this collab!! You both have great channels. Great convo
Interesting to see him interviewed. Good post.
I am Jamaican. I would love to visit Japan. Glad I found your channel because I really want to know what it’s like there but from someone who understand the country I come from. And Takashi is awesome love his channel too
Bé voyons : Pourquoi les blancs étrangers sont mieux vus que les noirs étrangers au Japon ?. Nonsense.
2oy fave Channels gone link up! Takashi san, nuff love from Jamaica!!
Glad yall are collabing
I've been subscribed to both BEJ and Takashi for quite a while. This was great to see you both together. Excellent video, interesting discussion. Thanks for producing this one. 🏆
Personally as a black person from the USA I’m kinda used to people races wearing locks. The only thing I don’t like is when other races use black “aesthetics” they tend to think they are “hood” or whatever when it’s just a hair style. So yeah it’s the motive behind it.
Takeshi has such a wonderful approach to this interview, very open minded and articulate... this has to be my favourite interview of a Japanese person ever. THANK YOU & WELL DONE B.E.J 🙌
Woah! My 2 favorites youtubers of Japan! This is awesome!!!
I love Takashi's Channel!!! Glad to see a channel cross-over
The way you explained the cultural appropriation is exactly the way i agree with it also. When I was a kid in the 80s, Black Americans were in love with Ninjas, Kungfu/Shaw Brothers/Hong Kong movies and myself as a kid I'd walk around in either Chinese style shoes or Japanese Tabi shoes. I used study Japanese Kanji from library books. I studied Shaolin Kungfu and achieved a black belt in Shotokan Karate. I had a good friend, whose mother was Okinawan (and dad Black American) and I would torture his mother with questions about Japan lol. To us Chinese and Japanese cultural was so cool. I see now, that Hip hop culture(which is a combo of Black American, West Indian and Puerto Rican) culture from originally from NYC is becoming the same in Asia and world wide. Initially i would be upset and think it was more like appropriation, but then i had to think about how i grew as an African American kid in the 80's...same thing. 😁
Here's a little black fact(Godfrey voice) ... Chinese and Japanese has its origins with the original people of the world aka folks that look like you and me EDO is your breadcrumb for the connection. Japanese and Yoruba or Benin kingdom very close in language. You will also find that Nigerians and Japanese names are almost the same and the language. with tweaks. So, your love for the Asian culture is embedded in you genetically we are their parents. However, some may not want to look at it and it's on temple walls hidden. They did come from us ask your Okinawan friends' mom.
@@zvigier aren’t all humans descended from people in Africa? Seems silly to me to draw any connection between genetics and love for a culture. There are more than enough reasons to love Japanese and Chinese culture without some kind of genetic magic.
That said, I didn’t know that about the observed connections between the languages and stuff. That’s super cool!
I grew up with Karate movies (Chinese and Japanese) and what kids in the 80s/90s did not practice on friends and family after watching those movies. We could have been accused of cultural appropriation. One can argue that any African/Blacks living in modern houses; wearing modern clothes is cultural appropriation?. Where does one draw the line? It's all silliness and isn't there an old English that's says," Copying is the sincerest form of flattery"
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You can't consider black Americans who wear American clothing appropriating a culture we grew up in, which was forced onto our people. Actually, we grew alongside this culture and in it just as white Americans.
Cultural appropriation is about taking someone else's heritage and exploiting it without a proper appreciation and acknowledgement of the people who created and perpetuate that heritage. We just live in this culture, just as the Japanese live in their culture. But if you ever catch a black American selling Kimono's without knowing or caring about Japanese people or a Japanese man trying to get dreadlocks without learning and caring for black people, then you know they are appropriating.
@@Black_Guy -To me that's dangerous western liberal ideology gone bad. If you go with "or blacks were brought on slave ships from Africa" then you can make the argument (not me but the appropriation logic) that Black Americans should mirror their counterparts on the Continent. I'm African from Zimbabwe myself and I can use myself as an example. We lived in mudhuts so by living in a house with central heating that's cultural appropriation. I shouldn't wear western clothing (which I grew up wearing) because it's not native to Zimbabwe. We shouldn't use refrigeration because it's not native to Zimbabwe. I shouldn't buy milk because we should use our family cows and milk them before having a cup of tea in the morning. I see this as more of victimhood Olympics alongside transgender ideology and should not have place in any society. Growing up I saw a lot of Europeans come to our country and learn some of our traditional musical instruments. I thought that was cool and in fact I am thinking of starting a Shona language podcast so that foreigners can learn my mother language. That's how in a global society we should interact in unity and not cause division
So happy seeing my fav. two youtubers colab. Mad respect Ronzo & Takashii 🙇♂️
Guys this crossover walkthrought is gold for people like us who want to come in Japan .
This so cool two of my favorite TH-camrs Ranzo BEJ and Takashii San TakashiifromJapan. I love this type of conversation because it is interesting to hear from other peoples perspectives. Another great video Ranzo ❤️🦋🇺🇸
yessir, you chose one of the biggest Japanese TH-camr which is awesome. For the culture, he brings on some great interviews and discussions. Bruh got a milly on his subs to show for it...he is good at what he does. Ranzo, glad yall linked up!
nice. glad you two, both of which i subscribe to, connected. power up gents.
Yesss! Glad this meet up finally happened!
The collab we needed !
oh shit! two of my favorite youtubers in one vid! nice
Two awesome creators in one video. Loving it🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🙌🙌🙌
I love both of you. I am black also Japanese. I don’t like to share my experience because of being judged. So much a difficult situation. Take care guys. Would love to chat with you but I don’t want to discriminate others.
@saxsoka Be proud of your Japanese heritage bro, even though I know how hard it is for you. Yasuke, black samurai! Netflix CEO -- are you listening?
What about the black heritage too? @@AsianBP
I came to comment that I am REALLY enjoying the depth of this conversation. First time seeing some of your content.
Also... the pop up about the rules of the comment section before I could comment... I didn't know youtube could do that, and I love it! Thanks for utilizing that feature as well!
I will now go and check out some more of your work.
I really enjoy Takashi. Smart kid
I find Takashii's commentary on Japanese hip hop culture quite interesting. I'm of course a foreigner and have only an outsider's perspective, but some of my favourite music in the genre comes from Japan itself! Nujabes is likely the most famous Japanese hip hop artist and undoubtedly one of the best producers in the genre. Beyond that, I've gotten into more, I suppose underground, material from artists such as Buddha Brand and Soul Scream. There's a kind of sincerity, almost innocence, that I find common in the country's expression of hip hop. A love letter to the genre, imbued with cultural specifics.
there's a anthropology book by ian condry about hip hop in japan, you might find it cool if you haven't checked it out yet.
You guys are a perfect duo for discussing the Japanese experience for non-japanese.
Very informative. Thank you so much for this video.
So glad I found you and your channel! Great video
Waiting for this collab
So cool to see you talking with Takashi! Love his videos
Two of my favs coming together omg this is great.
To answer the question about locks, I was in Japan in September. My friend Sho was showing me around Omote Sando and when we got on the train we saw a Japanese guy with locks. I think everyone on the train was aware of me being on the train at that point. Other than then, I felt like people didn't really stare or notice me, but because there was a Japanese guy wearing locks, I think they wanted to know if I was going to say anything lol. I told my friend "they look good" -- my friend was like "why is he doing that?" as if maybe he was embarrassed for me to see it, but I think it's just as was explained in this video: appreciation vs appropriation and the reason AND understanding that someone who is Black will wear hair like this and be condemned by authorities and society (called unprofessional at work) but Non Black people can do it and get accolades and celebrated. Also, I am only one opinion. Black people as a whole will never agree on this subject, and shouldn't be expected to
2 of my favorite TH-cam guys in the same video!!!! yessssss!!!
This is the first video I watched on your channel and I can say, that was a very nice chat, you guys had. I felt walking with you two! 🤩
what an amazing combo! I was looking for this day but never thougth it was gonna come so quick. good job BEJ.
Very cool interview. Love watching both your channels. The conversation and neighborhood y'all walked around in is great!
Was not expecting this crossover Ranzo, good stuff as always man, also holy shit Takashii, your accent is improving!
What a great interview, I thoroughly enjoyed it!
FINALLY! I got you. At the very beginning. And I've always liked watching Takashii's videos. I've subscribed to his channel. But you're right about the Black culture. A lot of us don't mind that we are imitated but have respect. We get enough (too much) disrespect for wearing/having what's natural to us, perfect example our hairstyles. So it does bother us to see other cultures wear those same styles and they get kudos for it... Yeah, it does hit a very sore spot. I love the Japanese culture and I try to learn what is and is NOT appropriate.
Forget about RAP. Black Music been loved in Japan from Soul to Jazz.
It has sub-culture followings and it’s not just black American music there is a reggae, dancehall, afro beats and so a sub-culture followings too. It’s strictly a sub-culture thing and some stuff seeps into the mainstream.
Exactly they have incorporated jazz music and hip hop in their anime and not just recently. They have been using black music in anime since the early 2000’s.
@@macrossluv I mean shit, citypop is just Japanese language 80s R&B.
@@neko_samurai that's kinda degrading though, you can't just ignore pre-existed Japanese music and its influence on later music including city pop. I don't deny the fact some black music got imported and influenced some musicians but not all musicians nor all jp music obv. Just like how some black artists must have listened to jp music but not necessarily are the copy of jpop.
I love watching both of these guys.
WOAH - I should've expected this collab, but I never saw it coming
Hey, it's Takashi! Superb collab!
Awesome collab! You both hae great channels. Hope to meet you both some day
awesome video! Nice to hear more from Takashii- he's always the one listening and asking questions to others about their lives and thoughts-- must have been fun for him to be able to talk and share more about his thoughts and experiences.
I love Japanese people. They treated me well when I was an exchange student in the mid-90s.
Two of my favorite youtubers together. Very dope keep up the good work guys.
I love how you explained the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation! I personally am American but was born into a Hindu subculture due to my parents' cultural and spiritual appreciation. Additionally, the vast majority of my friends and family are people of color. We have had discussions on the topic of appropriation. I find your explanation to be beautiful in that it allows for someone to genuinely appreciate another culture and, therefore, participate in it. If all cultural participation is seen as appropriation, how can we have the space to truly appreciate other cultures?
Agh i love takashii's channel! The cross over i didnt know i needed 🤣😎
Love how clean the streets are. Everything is so well maintained. Great sense of order❤ at least what I’ve seen in this video and others. Also very interesting what he said when speaking about music and the disconnect in culture. Great vid. You guys are awesome
I really liked it when he says "it goes both ways".
People will always have a pre-set attitude when they approach an unknown foreigner, with what limited information they had from their past experience/education, it is up to both of them to work on building the relation/experience from that foundation, for better or worse.
The important thing is not having an entitled attitude when you entered a new relationship expecting how the others should treat you.
As an Asian I used to study in Australia where it was known for treating Asian harshly, even in the same environment, a lot of my Asian friends got that sort of treatment, but it never happened to me.
When we talked about this they always have reasons and excuses on how I was treated differently, when I think it's only about how you approach and work on your relationship with others.
Love Takashii's content so I clicked on this but I'm glad that it led me to finding your content! Excited to see more of you in the future.
Two of my favorite TH-cam channels together. Keep up the good work!
He knows what culture is about and deals seriously and funny 😂way
Takashii is such a gentle soul. I love watching his videos because of the fact that he seems like such a sweetheart, and is easy to talk to.
This is a great colab! Can't wait till I get back to Tokyo. I miss living there.
The legendary team up I was waiting for🥹!!
I think japanese people dont have a clear idea as to what does and doesnt constitute discrimination, and little empathy for the other side (due to low critical thinking customs in the first place).
Case in point
I go search for an apparentment.i shite you not it is easier to find an apartment for a dog than for a foreigner. (Source: i live here and part of my paid job is to reduce xenophobia)
cry ab it
This is true in most countries, trying to get an apartment in a country you're not a citizen of is a bitch.
The problem landlords face is that somebody with citizenship in another country can just hop on a plane and leave, and their renting system is not very favorable for the renter in Japan. Needing to pay key money and a security deposit that add up, by themselves, to be 2-6 months of rent up front, plus you're likely paying for the first two months on top of that, foreigners may (either through confusion or frustration) feel that they've paid for a years rent up front and skip the recurring payments before getting up and leaving the apartment, and like said before, they can just up and leave the country.
In Japan specifically the only discrimination you'll see for being a foreigner is that they will assume you are loud or more likely to steal... which is statistically more likely than a native. This is not as big of a reason as the skipping town issue.
Fact is getting an apartment is difficult, but there are realtors in Japan that specialize in getting foreigners an apartment, some of them can even be a backing plate so if you do skip town the realtor would be stuck with the bill (but also have better infrastructure to chase you down in whatever country you ran back to).
Does it not make sense to say Japanese people generally don't have a clear idea on what is "discrimination" when Japan is nearly entirely Japanese people?
Thank you for your video. This was vey good. I like the interaction between Takahashi and you, a Jamaican gentleman visiting Japan. I laughed about the the time you took a spoonful of wasabi! oh no! Try it on sushi, just a bit. it's like a very spicy horseradish. Takahashi is so friendly and down to earth. I hope to see him (and perhaps you too) in a restaurant when I go there in the spring. I was supposed to go there last year but knee surgery got in the way. Now I'm finally walking again and I pray that I am able to go around all the great places mentioned here.
very cool collab, congrats!
Great interview. I love Amsterdam, it's safe you can be yourself, clean, lots of cafes, safe. one of the reasons why I love Japan. PLUS, my grandkids live there, and they need to learn our culture.
Ranzo, you did a great job with the soba and this relaxed video.
Great to see two TH-camrs working together
The collab I’ve been waiting for!
Love Takashii. Nice collab!
Glad to see you two together...I follow both of you!! Hi from the USA!!
The collab I waiting for. I was wondering when you two would cross paths.
So glad you two collabed!!
@apx 9 min... your explanation of appropriation vs appreciation was ON POINT. Thank you for explaining it the way you did. Much easier to understand than book learning, and without all the dumb Hollywood tropes/stereotypes
I really enjoyed this and I have subscribed to your channel! Great hearing the Jamaican accent! You seem very calm and down to earth guy. Keep up the great work.
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Never expected this crossover. 🔥🔥🔥
Love both of your channels & great you guys collaborated!
The interviewer just got interviewed by another interviewer.
well... when I was in the military in japan 15 years ago I noticed japanese people had this perception that westerners are loud and obnoxious. They absolutely felt some way about the military personnel stationed there but I don't blame them. Some of them didn't like westerners and foreigners in general. I would see shops that say "no foreigners allowed" This is prob old news and only applies to the older folks back then. It was more about foreigners and not race.
Cool guys! Takashi is huge on youtube yet very humble and cool.
Takashii and Black experience in Japan collab??!! Top 10 anime crossovers
Living in Japan while I was in college in the early 2000s I can definitely say discrimination against blacks or mixed Japanese people exists. 100%. It just looks and sounds very different due to Japanese culture. Far more people are curious and kind though so it lessened the impact in my opinion. My Japanese professor tried to sell me the same thought that blacks arent discriminated against and when I tried to explain my experiences he shut down the conversation. Highly frustrating. All that being said, my experience overall living in Japan was amazing.
now throw a Japanese in inner city Chicago and tell me he don't face some discrimination too...2 sides to a coin if we gonna be real
@@Philly_smoke69 Being real is understanding that "anyone" from outside of the inner city of Chicago may face some discrimination. Comparing the inner city of Chicago to a seemingly progressive society like Japan that in general tends to deny any negative elements in their society isnt equivalent to any inner city in America. Totally different conditioning of the people growing up those environments.
@@jamiethorpe5431I'm black and am not accepted in the inner city because I don't fit into the black rap video culture
True facts. Most of japanese naturally discriminate against blacks. For those who are blacks and don't want to understand, go to Tokyo and sit down in the train, or try to talk to a japanese girl on the street, and see the reaction for yourself. Every japanese would pretend they don't discriminate against blacks just to not be rude.
@@Philly_smoke69Many japanese understand about racism or discrimination against foreigners in general when they go abroad. Then they open their eyes and see things differently.
thats the first vid i watched from you and that was very nice to hear you guys talk
i would keep listen for hours if this video were so long
very nice