American Speaks Chinese Befriends Japanese Chinatown: Speaking Fluent Chinese in Tokyo Japan

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  • @OrientalPearl
    @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +556

    Please, no more mask comments on my old videos. There were barely any corona cases in Tokyo at the time of filming this. Only half of Japanese people were wearing masks outside in early March. Only Chinese immigrants were all wearing them all the time so this video gives you a false sense of the environment in Tokyo at that time. The corona situation has changed a lot now and I wear a mask on camera, when I used to take it off on camera before. Please be aware that this was filmed long before things got serious. Context is key. -Anming

    • @rizamohammed1991
      @rizamohammed1991 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Your chinese is so good ...very very standard

    • @johannessugito1686
      @johannessugito1686 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I am from The Netherlands and was in Japan in 1978 for my apprenticeship. At that time it was already common to wear a mask if you have cold. I had some hay fever, I was sneezing and someone asked me whether I should wear a mask.

    • @arbalest2807
      @arbalest2807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      stay safe

    • @MrSherwin0116
      @MrSherwin0116 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      美國人哪有這麼漂亮,你在美國的身材算是太瘦了,我美國同事都是胖的,屁股也超大,在德州屁股大有肉是很美的。

    • @johntran6310
      @johntran6310 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I had spent 6 months in China . I was one day I was looking for foreigners to speak English..Everyone I came across same reaction. 😂😂😂

  • @paecpc
    @paecpc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +657

    You make friends with people so easily, really admire you, not everyone is able to do it. Cheers

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      I used to be very shy. Teaching English helped improve my social skills a lot!

    • @michaelt3308
      @michaelt3308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Ditto! I'm an introvert by nature. I like this channel for many reasons and it's nice to see how the other half lives and interacts..

  • @yubon9197
    @yubon9197 4 ปีที่แล้ว +796

    When you can speak another language, you open a door to another world.

    • @franklyndrossevelt3012
      @franklyndrossevelt3012 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      And when you can speak their language with their accent perfectly... You stole their hearth ..

    • @igormalusevic
      @igormalusevic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      My native language is Serbian but i am fluent in English. Also know Italian and German and i know little, Japanese language.
      But yes, that statement is true not just in communication with people but also for example searching over google, much more data is in English then in Serbian.

    • @rumplstiltztinkerstein
      @rumplstiltztinkerstein 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I'm brazilian. My life changed completely ever since I learned fluent english. So much access to new cultures, books and interesting people. Currently studying japanese, and I'm having just as much fun opening this door as I did with english. I can see why polyglots just keep learning. The more someone is different from us, the more we can learn from them. So learning a new language is a great way to find more people.

    • @bentunk244
      @bentunk244 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@igormalusevic *than , sorry grammar nazi

    • @fourdawn1924
      @fourdawn1924 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      For real. I speak Japanese and english. UwU

  • @kobzster06
    @kobzster06 4 ปีที่แล้ว +459

    To be fluent in two very difficult languages, incredible.

    • @gaijinhakase1575
      @gaijinhakase1575 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chinese and English?

    • @gaijinhakase1575
      @gaijinhakase1575 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      gerard burton I guess it depends on how you differentiate between “fluent” vs “conversational”

    • @badmharya
      @badmharya 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@gaijinhakase1575 to be fluent is to be conversational, fluency is nothing less than just having the enough knowledge to communicate naturally with natives and non-natives

    • @gaijinhakase1575
      @gaijinhakase1575 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@badmharya no, that’s called “conversational” which is not “fluent”. The order is conversational -> fluent -> native

    • @JD-sj8to
      @JD-sj8to 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@gaijinhakase1575 "Conversational" is a BS classification which cant even really be quantified. Its what the TH-cam Polyglots use to claim they know a language much better than they do. Theyd likely fail a B1 test in the languages they claim to be "conversational" in, and A2 is still beginner level.

  • @britturk123
    @britturk123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +414

    All the women serving you were lovely, I felt genuine warmth there and they wanted to converse too which is not always the case.
    Once again you are a star, many of us are watching your clips and thinking bloody heck, I would not be able to start up a chat with an English speaker with such effortless charm.

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I wasn't good at chatting with people until I became an English teacher. It really helped me gain better social skills.

    • @justinmendelsohn2855
      @justinmendelsohn2855 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@OrientalPearl Any tips on that then? For me personally, Starting and continuing a conversation is the hard part. I can be social at work with customers, but that's mostly because they're forced to interact with me. But by myself, I'm all clammed up in my own shell.

    • @jenniferorendach8429
      @jenniferorendach8429 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Naritori Hello!! I’m a native speaker of American English and I learned to speak Spanish fluently. I always tried to begin conversations with people in public. I would start by positioning myself in a situation that would make sense to speak with them. For example, if they were looking at canned vegetables, I would also look and then ask a question, just like Oriental Pearl did in this video! My next recommendation is that you have a “speech” prepared in the language you want to practice. What I mean by “speech” is a few sentences you can tell about yourself immediately that you memorize and it is what you begin the conversation with after saying hello. For example, “My name is Naritori and I hope you don’t mind if I talk in English with you. I am learning English and I enjoy it. I need to practice more.” That way, people know they should not speak too fast and it will not seem weird if you do not understand them right away. You can try to control the conversation by being the person to ask most of the questions, like Oriental Pearl. Good questions like: What is your name? Where are you from? Do you speak other languages? How old are you? (Be careful about this question! I would t ask someone who is an elder but someone who appears more your age, or maybe don’t ask it at all.) I hope this helps a little bit!

  • @Discokid9876
    @Discokid9876 4 ปีที่แล้ว +346

    at 6:36, the girl jumping around and clapping her hands because they gave the answer away, had me rolling LOLLLLL

    • @lochuigarcia9200
      @lochuigarcia9200 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      that women was so cute, all the people there seemed really nice

  • @OrientalPearl
    @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +222

    Please excuse the spelling mistakes in the subtitles. I tried to get this video out fast and stayed up until 4 am. And the software doesn't have spell check. It's grueling awful work to do the subtitles. It takes 3 or 4 hours and it's the worst part of making the video. Any recommendations for simple subtitle software? Also, I hope everyone is learning a little bit about China and Japan in each video. I love these countries very much and purposefully add a little bit of info along with the jokes. I hope you have the chance to come to Tokyo. It’s such an international city. -Anming

    • @Vagabond_Etranger
      @Vagabond_Etranger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Been to Tokyo. Very CLEAN city. They say Singapore is clean, but I've been there. Japan is the CLEANEST of all the 25+ countries that I've been to.

    • @Markver1
      @Markver1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Anming in Wonderland. Follow the white rabbit.
      不思議の国のアンミング。 白ウサギに従ってください。
      安明仙境。 跟着白兔子。

    • @marksullivan8749
      @marksullivan8749 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I truly enjoy your videos....love seeing the cultures this way. And I started using Duo Lingo for Chinese :)

    • @marksullivan8749
      @marksullivan8749 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I truly enjoy your videos....love seeing the cultures this way. And I started using Duo Lingo for Chinese :)

    • @wbgames7406
      @wbgames7406 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Oriental Pearl I took mandarin for two semesters and love picking out words I recognize 🥰🥰... I live in Kansas and have nobody to practice with :( the Chinese students at my university really don’t want to hang out with me so I’m slowly forgetting all that I leaned ... I’m not sure if they don’t like us or if they are scared of us or what it is all I know is they don’t want to have anything to do with me lol

  • @sillyjobbernowl
    @sillyjobbernowl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +292

    I feel like I'm running out of oxygen just listening to the amount spoken lol.

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Try doing the subtitles. ha!

    • @Davideturner
      @Davideturner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@OrientalPearl Hah!!!

  • @OrientalPearl
    @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I’ve been working really hard to get these videos out fast for you. I stayed up until 4 am last night to make this video and post it. I know a lot of the world can’t go out and do much nowadays because of the virus. I only go out once a day to eat now. I hope these videos entertain you while you are stuck at home.

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry about the spelling mistakes. Sometimes doing a video really fast sacrifices a little bit of the quality.

    • @321alison
      @321alison 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oriental Pearl it’s not so bad in the UK at the mo only the people who have been to Italy or China or one of the other restricted countries are having to self isolate for two weeks. The government are having COBRA meetings (emergency) meetings almost every day and the spring budget (government spending plan) was released yesterday. They said they would allocate 3 billion GBP (I think it was 3) to helping healthcare and sick pay. The next 2 weeks will be the worse as that’s when they think it will reach its peak here. Thank you for your vids and stay safe and well. Lots of love from Leeds, Yorkshire.

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      321alison That still sounds really serious though. I have been watching the news about the situation in Europe. It escalated really fast. I hope the UK is in a safer position because like Japan it’s an island and it’s easier to isolate itself.

    • @TheCedilia
      @TheCedilia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s gotten bad here in Norway, but I usually spend most of my life indoors anyway because I’m sick. I really enjoy your videos - they brighten up my day!

  • @mdlee52
    @mdlee52 4 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    Our favorite Russian, back again with another hit!

    • @jon9394
      @jon9394 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shes not russian. Shes american.

    • @itzrachei
      @itzrachei ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jon9394 could be a joke

  • @spyknife
    @spyknife 4 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    She's obviously in search of the mysterious toilet roll.

    • @scottwhite6040
      @scottwhite6040 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's with the mysterious hand sanitizer.😷

  • @WhereMyChicken
    @WhereMyChicken 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    You captivated those ladies more with your charm, natural humility and authenticity more than your language skills! That's what sets you apart from others doing videos like this. You take us along for your experiences which is very pleasant. When you get back to the states you really need to setup a "Meet Anming" event!

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That would be cool. I usually travel around Arizona and Michigan. I have family in both places.

    • @miamiron
      @miamiron ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OrientalPearl And I must add you'd be considered beautiful in any country, including USA.

  • @carolm7037
    @carolm7037 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I love how you turn a negative into a positive, it’s inspired me to do the same, that way there’s no disappointments! We can enjoy what life throws at us! Thame care, good to see you still ok xx

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's right! Attitude is key.

  • @DelightfulDiscs
    @DelightfulDiscs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    "I'm not considered to be that pretty in my country." I respectfully disagree. You're beautiful inside and out!

    • @juna0zzzz02178
      @juna0zzzz02178 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      MondoSquad someone is just fishing for compliments lol

    • @DelightfulDiscs
      @DelightfulDiscs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@juna0zzzz02178 Just speaking the truth :)

    • @casaguanche9909
      @casaguanche9909 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YES SHE IS !!!!

    • @ninjaviking4073
      @ninjaviking4073 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ::TIPS FEDORA:: mi'lady

    • @和平和平-c4i
      @和平和平-c4i 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is japanese and chinese politeness to be humble.

  • @BrandiCousteau
    @BrandiCousteau 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I’ve been learning Japanese this past year, and you’ve inspired me to add Chinese to my studies! I’m also American x3 I’m from Texas. Tysm for your content. This has been my dream, to travel and communicate with those in a culture so incredibly different from my own. To share culture x) thank you, again

    • @11_sohamvaidya53
      @11_sohamvaidya53 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am also learning Japanese, if you don't have any problem shall we learn together...

    • @jessie7631
      @jessie7631 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow same!!! I've been studying Japanese for a couple of months and am taking Chinese classes! And in Texas too 🤭😂

  • @tonixu4782
    @tonixu4782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This video reminds me of myself quite a lot. A Chinese student who studies in Sweden but speaks English with a group of international students. The funny part is, usually, here I ask people for guessing my age, instead of my nationality and they always got wrong. XD. Although no doubt what you are doing is surely the next level. Really really impressive seeing you speaking both Chinese and Japanese so well! Really like what you are doing, please keep it up!

  • @planteatermom6712
    @planteatermom6712 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Seems all the Chinese and Japanese people you meet are very kind and friendly, and I love that in people :)

  • @DryRice
    @DryRice 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i love it when people can speak multiple langauges it allows closer interactions.

  • @spyknife
    @spyknife 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    She seems to be getting prettier in every video.

    • @JTBCOOL1
      @JTBCOOL1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Why do I think the same thing! I agree and i dont mean this in a rude manner. Anyways love the videos and wish one day I can furthef improve my Chinese.

    • @jediediah
      @jediediah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      that's because we are getting to know her better

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's all about lighting. The lighting is quite bad when it's cloudy like the last video. In some of the others it was too sunny and I kept squinting into the camera. This day was not too bright and not too dark. Perfect combination!

    • @melkeith9
      @melkeith9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@OrientalPearl Or, u r just pretty :) Nice video gonna sub

    • @Gitiffan
      @Gitiffan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@melkeith9 I agree with you girlupNorth!

  • @magykfyre4114
    @magykfyre4114 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love how you balance being respectful of people plus making informative and entertaining videos!!!

  • @JohnSmith-ho2rj
    @JohnSmith-ho2rj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Shes the best speaker I've seen so far, alot of videos people only speak the very basics

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ha ha, this is nothing. I'm going to show you guys some really complex stuff in the near future. Chinese debating!

  • @aadhyachintala8532
    @aadhyachintala8532 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The first seller seems like a fun person

  • @2ovd2
    @2ovd2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    12:46 “I really don’t like attention... said no TH-camr ever!!!” Haha 😂! At least you recognize that but stay humble! Great video as always!!! United States 🇺🇸, China 🇨🇳, Japan 🇯🇵 Give yourself credit goodlookin!!!

  • @tssshpc
    @tssshpc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For some reason I enjoy these videos of Americans that speak Chinese or Japanese and there's quite a few of them at this point. However I really like your personality and the way you make conversation and you're probably my new favorite at this point. Looking forward for videos to come.

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I hope to add something unique to the bunch.

  • @DWpeep
    @DWpeep 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm loving these vids my sister, you are literally my hero and giving me so much courage to study chinese! Stay safe and well sweets.

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm so glad to hear that! I got angry while learning Chinese many times. It's a tough battle, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

  • @jingcc0121
    @jingcc0121 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re having fun, enjoying yourself, learning, and also expanding other people’s knowledge of other people. That’s what breaks down walls and prejudices! I appreciate that you go out of your way to learn and make friends.

  • @Vikingdescendent
    @Vikingdescendent 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a nice change from other TH-camrs and their channels! It's so much fun and relaxing to watch!

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm glad that this channel stands out. If we all do the same thing it's going to be really boring for you.

    • @Vikingdescendent
      @Vikingdescendent 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@OrientalPearl Nice to watch a channel with real people being themselves. That's never boring! You also bring out the best in people. Keep up the good work!

  • @michaeltaylor8835
    @michaeltaylor8835 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your use of subtitles made it easy snd fun to follow

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a good point. I am experimenting with subtitles and improving them in newer videos. Please check those new videos out and see if the subtitles are easier to read.

  • @modernhustle11
    @modernhustle11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are a national treasure for the states. Thanks for representing us so well

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! I was tired of people that set a bad example on TH-cam. I decided to get in here and do some damage control. lol

    • @em1osmurf
      @em1osmurf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      this is late, but you are a treasure for japan and the US. i am surprised you havent been approached by the government(s)--both of them.

  • @RespectOthers1
    @RespectOthers1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Encountering a foreigner in a land far away from home who actually speaks the same language is always a delightful surprise.
    Another accomplished mission!...

  • @WangYi9
    @WangYi9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have watched many utubers so far telling they can speak like 10,11,12,13.... language but all their Chinese are not good . So,you are the first one am satisfied with .加油 !

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I love China Yes! So happy. I thought I was the only one watching many of those feeling like.... hmmm. Anyway, I haven’t showed you anything difficult yet. I’ll be breaking out the academic Chinese soon. Keep watching!

    • @30803080308030803081
      @30803080308030803081 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have seen the same thing hahaha. From those TH-camrs, I think I’ve learned to limit myself to just a few languages and get truly good at them.

    • @WangYi9
      @WangYi9 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@30803080308030803081 yes that's more better than knowing many languages

  • @keithstarkey5584
    @keithstarkey5584 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yeah, it's good that you've made peace with the constant questions about your Chinese. That's never going to end! So making the best of it is a good thing.

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are 100% right! No end in sight lol

    • @UrbanNilssonOssian
      @UrbanNilssonOssian 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OrientalPearl Xiaoma: "I was adopted to Beijing when I was very young"
      There are many ways to handle common questions :)

  • @celestialmoonlight262
    @celestialmoonlight262 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Any foreigner: *could speak 3 sentences*
    Native speakers: YOUR *language* IS BETTER THAN MINE

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is true at any level, beginner to advanced... same reaction lol

    • @11_sohamvaidya53
      @11_sohamvaidya53 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      An average Indian know maximum 5 to 6 languages & minimum 3 languages...

  • @JohnHolt1111
    @JohnHolt1111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please...Enjoy your gift. Your Chinese is amazing and it is such a joy to watch!!!!

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much. There will be a new video in 12 hours.

  • @Aodan
    @Aodan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She was so cool. I love interacting with people like her! Wish there were more in the world, so open. I think it shows, that they don't expect Americans to be so cultural, which saddens me :(

  • @ripshion
    @ripshion 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your great sense of humor! You always have a smile on your face, so refreshing to see.

  • @EstrangedSounds
    @EstrangedSounds 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    "I'm not considered to be that pretty in my country" I think you're absolutely stunning!

  • @coolguy1652
    @coolguy1652 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm glad you are starting to enjoy the attention! You obviously bring a lot of Chinese speakers joy when you speak to them, so it's good that now you are finally enjoying it too! And I love watching your videos as a way to help me practice my Chinese.

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm so glad you are studying Chinese. Keep going!

  • @MiguelRockstarGarza
    @MiguelRockstarGarza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    “I’m not considered to be that pretty in my country” omg lol she’s awesome that made me laugh.

  • @IncomingGame23
    @IncomingGame23 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey! Canadian here, I think my favourite part about your videos apart from watching people get excited that you know their language is actually seeing what regular life is like out there. Fun to watch after a long day. Keep it up!

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's what I was going for! :)

  • @ZA-ts2vc
    @ZA-ts2vc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I died at the "Detroit reacts to Japanese mafia" 😂

  • @denniscopper
    @denniscopper 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was so fun! You can tell they all enjoy you so much! You made their day and they will never forget you! They don't want you to leave!

  • @robguyton3577
    @robguyton3577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For all the nerds out there (I was one myself) - watch Anming's videos carefully. She skillfully approaches people in the right context, the right environment, and knows exactly when to break off the conversation. This is a high level of social intelligence that you can only learn from experience. Don't be afraid - learn, learn, learn!

  • @rafa.subeldia
    @rafa.subeldia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how you naturaly talk to everyone

  • @heartsofgoldenrod
    @heartsofgoldenrod 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    @10:37 - yes, he really is handsome! lol! Is it normal to say that there?

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      It is a very common greeting in Chinese when in a store. No joke.

    • @heartsofgoldenrod
      @heartsofgoldenrod 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@OrientalPearl wow! Never would have thought! Need to add that one to my Chinese learning lessons.

    • @Carpfoon
      @Carpfoon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@heartsofgoldenrod yep it's the equivalent of saying "hey dude" or "sup young man" but in a friendly way

    • @IveJustHadAPiss
      @IveJustHadAPiss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Either that or it's a beautifully manipulative way of getting better service.

  • @SexyBunny5576
    @SexyBunny5576 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh yes. You should get loads of attention. Really enjoyed watching. Thanks for sharing.

  • @brianaston6017
    @brianaston6017 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Just started watching your videos. Love the content! Keep it up!

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please tag along for the journey!

  • @marcelmarechal1420
    @marcelmarechal1420 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really appreciate that you go out of your way to make this videos for all to see. They are very informative and nice.

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! I'm very happy that you enjoyed them!

    • @marcelmarechal1420
      @marcelmarechal1420 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OrientalPearl I think you are the most beautiful girl that I have ever seen in my entire life. I am very sorry that we were so far away from each other and that we will probably never meet. I really appreciate what you do and it's nice to see your face and your videos

    • @marcelmarechal1420
      @marcelmarechal1420 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OrientalPearl I am a guy from Canada

    • @marcelmarechal1420
      @marcelmarechal1420 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess I fell in love with a youtube girl I never met. I am dumb

  • @future2228
    @future2228 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Could you possibly put the captions in different colors? Makes it a bit easier to follow along. Great video 👍

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good advice. I need real subtitle software. It's painful to make all of these with the current software.

  • @neemiaslucasdasilva535
    @neemiaslucasdasilva535 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's really impressive the fact that you switch back and forth between English, Japanese and chinese
    Congrats !!!

  • @bobadams179
    @bobadams179 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    At the end of the video when you started speaking English again was very strange. You speaking English seems somehow out of place.

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I feel the same way every single day. lol

  • @IrishShea
    @IrishShea 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your ability to think on the spot and continue the flow of a conversation is just as admirable as your ability to speak multiple languages, impressive! greetings from Ireland ^^

  • @TaiwoYemz
    @TaiwoYemz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    The usual russian, now ukraine. Although, your American, your face looks more like someone from a european country. I don't blame them. Lol

    • @Neophema
      @Neophema 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      White Americans are genetically European. :p

    • @cloudridermrbliss7085
      @cloudridermrbliss7085 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nonsensee

    • @seventeenshome7691
      @seventeenshome7691 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @The Logical Twit She also said that her ancestors were German. So that also explains it

    • @michaelcorey7962
      @michaelcorey7962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I lived and worked with many foreign students and she definetly looks like a beautiful Serb or Croat!

  • @red3y3z
    @red3y3z 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are so wholesome and genuine.
    I'm glad I found your channel today.
    It sucks that you have to use clickbaity titles for the TH-cam algorithm but thats not a knock on you or your channel.

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Welcome to the channel! Thanks for subscribing!

  • @aayushsharma8735
    @aayushsharma8735 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Well now I'd say, Chinese people are so friendly if you speak Chinese to them....

  • @pnykls8732
    @pnykls8732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love your good positive energy and vibe, so explorative and worldly. My brother teaches English in shanghai and has traveled a lot. I hope to do the same as both of you some time soon

  • @roxas896
    @roxas896 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    😂 I’ve been to Japan a few times and I know Kabukicho is safer than where I live in sunny San Diego 😂.

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's true and Japanese still badmouth Kabukicho all the time.

  • @FullofProgressive
    @FullofProgressive 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the reactions you get from the locals. I really look forward to your videos!

  • @2ovd2
    @2ovd2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That dude was Yakuza! Watch out!!!

    • @persephone3892
      @persephone3892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, she is lucky she had the camera running..

    • @TikiShootah
      @TikiShootah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      tf was he gonna do in ultra populated Japan, in broad daylight?

  • @PitoCee19
    @PitoCee19 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so amazing they say you speak multiple languag es...My father was Puerto Rican, and always wanting to learn Spanish....But it's so hard!! 😳😳

  • @roy.actual
    @roy.actual 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This video posted right at lunch time in California. Now I'm hungry for Chinese food. LOL

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Roy Actual Ha ha, perfect timing!

  • @lllolll
    @lllolll 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    language aside, I actually like the way she approaches people. very friendly.

  • @elsevollmilch6525
    @elsevollmilch6525 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Yes Madam, i´ve Sub´d! And no, you don´t look Russian, clearly German Roots ;-) Cheers from Germany! ;-)

    • @michaelt3308
      @michaelt3308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I respectfully disagree. Every single Russian female I have dated has her features.

    • @michaelt3308
      @michaelt3308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @むく Guess all those tall blonde Russian girls I dated were imposters

  • @robb682
    @robb682 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can watch these videos so many times, i dont know but it is so funny to see the reaction on people, and it is so fun to see when people around you try to pretend they dont look and listen to you 😄

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I will make another one today.

  • @random1883
    @random1883 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would have guessed you had German ethnicity only because you have a resemblance to Steffi Graf, the tennis player in her younger years.

  • @SB-yi2fj
    @SB-yi2fj 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yay! You’re doing more videos like this! It was so fun to watch you do your thing!!

  • @CMDRTonyCurtis
    @CMDRTonyCurtis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "I don't like attention, said every YouTubah!" - Oriental Pearl...Definitely something Amy Farah Fowler's sister would say!

  • @Jacky2116
    @Jacky2116 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're amazing speaking 3 languages. I've been to Japan 10 times and only know simple vocabularies. Keep up the good vlogs!

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow! 10 times, that's a lot! You have probably seen more of the country than me.

  • @markchavez738
    @markchavez738 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    2:23 ummmm I think your are super pretty

  • @Scott-ku9ox
    @Scott-ku9ox หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love how beautiful Japan is, oh and you to. Love your videos!

  • @raid7752
    @raid7752 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    To be honest I thought that guy that walked close to you at 1:11 was going to try and pick pocked you?
    But then I thought not in JAPAN.

  • @bestbuildpc
    @bestbuildpc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing service. I think it is very important when u speak several languages.

  • @mavfan1
    @mavfan1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Walking with a beverage down the street
    in Japan?!?!!?? How foreign of you! ;-)

    • @schmassbinder
      @schmassbinder 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      At least she's not eating. Parish the thought.

    • @mavfan1
      @mavfan1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      schmassbinder or perish, you do you😁

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's become really common for young Japanese to walk around with bubble tea. Although I resisted eating the shish kebabs. That might be a step too far in Japan lol

    • @lrlasvegas6427
      @lrlasvegas6427 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@OrientalPearl could you do a video on taboo cultural subjects such as these? I had no idea about no eating or drinking when walking!

  • @21swift49
    @21swift49 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    reading this title gave me heartburn, keep up the good work!

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's quite a lot to take in lol

  • @Dalester1979
    @Dalester1979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Pick pockets get "really close to you" so they can steal your wallet.

  • @katechristopher484
    @katechristopher484 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are such a motivation for people to learn languages

  • @MiguelRockstarGarza
    @MiguelRockstarGarza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Someone tell me the part she wouldn’t translate lol

  • @iamalexwolf
    @iamalexwolf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re growing rapidly! Keep doing your thing Pearl!!

  • @dominichill1492
    @dominichill1492 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another good video Oriental Pearl, and I wish I could speak Chinese like you and you are a inspiration.

  • @jimmurphy4703
    @jimmurphy4703 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You go girl!!!👍👍💃🏽. I do love your interactions with people . Being so fluent is so lovely , even though I can’t speak it, but people respond to your openness and that is refreshing. 🖖

  • @robo123uk
    @robo123uk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a really fun video to watch, you seem to make everyone you speak to smile and laugh. Keep it up!!

  • @kae2018
    @kae2018 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have a really authentic personality Anming! take care (:

  • @tristanj9245
    @tristanj9245 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm glad I found your channel. Your videos are fantastic! Thanks, for sharing these with us🙂

  • @sobojetty
    @sobojetty 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw your video for the very first time today, and OMG, you are irresistible!!!

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm so glad you found this channel!

  • @xjmg007
    @xjmg007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    New sub, you do such a good job of making this feel immersive and personable. Even though I don't understand, the reciprocated body language and genuine joy from the vendors felt just like home in Texas.

    • @xjmg007
      @xjmg007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The first lady totally changed her demeanor when she noticed the recording, became more proper. Then as time went on she loosened up again haha

  • @DLDX
    @DLDX 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the quality video.

  • @mikeymike4402
    @mikeymike4402 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    We really appreciate your efforts in putting out these great videos. It's only a matter of time until this channel blows up like xiaomanyc. 😊

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He has like over 500 videos and has been on youtube for many years. I'm thrilled to get so many views as a new youtuber with only 30 videos.

  • @armanddangouleme6976
    @armanddangouleme6976 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's awesome that you can speak two different foreign language, so admire you.

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much. The learning never ends!

  • @Davideturner
    @Davideturner 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is so fun to watch the shocked expressions!

  • @priskafraulein728
    @priskafraulein728 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    And your channel is the one of my sources to learn my Chinese. How I really wish to be able to join your online classes, but not you as an English teacher, but as an Chinese teacher lol . Recently I'm on my hsk 3. If you don't mind please be friends with me on social media and morever in the real life, you look really like an cheerful and happy person 🥰🥰🥰 have a nice dayyy
    Edit : didn't read the description box before. I will sign up to your Chinese online for sureee

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      By all means you are welcome to connect with me on instagram: anming7

  • @ChiBluez
    @ChiBluez 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the content, footage and convos! Great smile!

  • @herokain8561
    @herokain8561 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I only started watching you, but the women serving you were so kind and funny!

  • @Poe168
    @Poe168 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Pearl, just subscribed your channel. Seriously, your video are quite entertaining. 👏👏👏

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Welcome! There will be a new video coming out in 1-2 hours. It's a Japanese one.

  • @MoriAnimations
    @MoriAnimations 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for these videos, I often thought Chinese people were cold and unfriendly but it's just because I don't understand the language. I speak conversational Japanese so I felt different about them, but this really opens people up when you speak their language! This store is very friendly.

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Learning the language would change your perspective. They are quite friendly. Just don't talk about politics LOL

  • @funkyalfonso
    @funkyalfonso 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    These conversations are so natural. Oh, and fyi, you are really cute.

  • @genosails2
    @genosails2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the positivity! Upbeat happy girl!

  • @BlitzboyGaming
    @BlitzboyGaming 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is fun to get along with the locals and speak their language.

  • @yveskc1
    @yveskc1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is interesting to hear you have a conversation. I like the tone of this accent. Thank you

  • @tpaiker1
    @tpaiker1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    love your videos, started watching when you had 3.2K subscribers, now you have almost 11K! congrats! keep on growing!

  • @mariyelamgh
    @mariyelamgh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for uploading content! I enjoy watching all your videos and how authentic your experience and interaction with people are. 🧡
    Edit: I also appreciate how honest you are whenever people ask about your Chinese background. I find that it makes the conversation flow easier.

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you. I hope to be unique among all the youtubers out there.