You guys are awesome, and you must give a lot of hope for people that are in the same places that you guys have been when you were younger 😊🙏 . My dream is one day to come live in Japan, i'd love to make friends like you one day when i come to Japan 🙏❤
Just imagining that there are people that would hate them just for being who they are while they are such a friendly couple is very sad. They are actually a great example of a functioning couple that shares tasks, has great communication and enjoys being together no matter the time passing. A lot of couples (hetero as well) could learn a lot from them!
Right? The history of homosexuality in Japan is interesting (there wasn't always the homophobia). Nowadays, in some ways it is better than, say, the US, but in other ways, it's worse. I've made kind of a casual study of it.
That doesn't mean that what they are doing is right! It's very wrong. And no, it's not that 'We don't accept how they are', it's the other way around. They 𝘢𝘳𝘦 who don't accept you they are. Don't tell me that 'This is how I feel, this is how I am made' Bullshit. Who made the universe won't mistake putting a female soul into a male body, neither would he put those filthy desires into him. Don't blame us for not accepting what is wrong. Freedom of speech, isn't it? I have it too. And tell you what? This won't work, this won't bring love or caring, because this is twisted. Actually, from my 'Close-minded' mindset I saw: I have never seen an ant dating a cockroach. But I saw two boys doing it. I guess ants are smarter than us, probably. If you can't accept who you really are, besides that bs of you, don't try to convince yourself or us that you are going to accept who you aren't. Sun clear.
@@ElmoWasFoundBut let's say, - and it's wrong - that this is right, and they are just special cases, and let's say all gays are special cases. Okay! I accept it. Be. Wait, why are they trying to increase? Why are they teaching normal kids at school this stuff? Exactly, because they are trying to increase, which is something that we normal humans will never tolerate.
It's always so heartwarming to see a couple (regardless of orientation) who are so in-tune with eachother. They talk to eachother in such a warm way. It's sad that there's stigma in many places against people for such pointless reasons. I'm glad that they've found a peaceful way of life that makes them happy, I'm sorry they didn't have it by default.
Tabieats is also another great example of a gay couple living comfortably in Japan. I am lgbt and I come from Philippines, and have been to Japan several times. Based on my experience, most of them accept the lgbt community, but a lot of old fashioned minds still control the society there. I do feel their love and affection though.
yess I love them so much, my boyfriend and I (both men) watched them before they came out publicly, and we just love them so much more now that we could relate to them in that way. I have so much respect for older male couples, they have gone through a lot.
That's how uncomplicated the gay issue is on an every day basis. Exactly the same joys and worries as for everyone else. Fire fighter and police! How cool is that on a scale! :) And how cool that Yuta makes sure ALL fans get their bit! :) Hugs!
"Thank you for being my only family" ... I am not crying or anything. I feel these two had gone through a lot of pains. Not saying this because I am a fujoshi. These two needs a hug and acceptance from the society.
Anyone notice how the dude with the blue hair was a police officer and the dude with the red hair was a fire fighter? Lol also how the hell was he a police officer for 16 years? He looks so young
I don't always comment, but I often watch your videos, and one thing I've always found amazing and interesting about your channel ever since I came across it exactly 2 years ago is the variety of topics that you bring up here, always in a respectful manner, and making the topics amusing and interesting for the audience, adding that fresh touch to it. It's really nice, especially for those of us who started learning Japanese and about Japan culture through the "traditional" books that focus merely on business stuff and that don't cover much else outside of standard stuff there. And, as a gay guy myself, I'm particularly thankful for videos like this one that shed some light on topics related to the lgbt community. So thank you very much, Yuta!! Keep up the amazing work!!
This Video is so important because it shows those who think lgbtq are strange and mysterious people that everybody is just a normal human as anyone else. Love has many faces and I wish the both of them a long and happy life together
A former firefighter and police man, what a cool combo! Their hair colors are nice as well. Most importantly, it's good to see that they are happy together
I was binge watching your videos because I hadn't watched them in a while, and when I saw this video was 9 minutes long I didn't expect to watch the whole thing, but it was a lot more interesting than I thought. It is nice to see that they are as happy as they are; they seem like a very nice couple.
I loved the video. Yuta, you're an incredible TH-camr. Thanks. And what a couple. They really loves each other. I rarely see this kind of topics on the Japanese videos. I hope you can do more videos like this. And again, thanks.
Anyone interested in gay lifestyle in Japan should also check out the TH-cam Channel Tokyo BTM. It shows what gay life and culture is like in Tokyo for both foreigners and Japanese alike and has the most amazing and interesting interviews.
My wife and I are glad they are promoting the rights of LGBTQ+ people in Japan. From what I understand from interviews and polling data, most Japanese people wouldn't be upset if full recognition and legal protections were enacted.
Really great and heartwarming to see them both living happily and peacefully. I hope LGBT people will be able to live openly anywhere without facing all the hate they currently face in so many countries.
Thank you for sharing content like this, Yuta. Showing an LGBTQIA+ couple going about their daily lives doing mundane things like splitting chores and grocery shopping all helps to normalize them in the eyes of those that don't understand or discriminate against this community. They are all human beings. They go on dates and have baths and make dinner. Normal.
They are so cute! Very welcoming and happy to see a gay couple in Japan live and feel so comfortable with each other without caring what others think or the social reality that exists in Japan. I also like to see that they spent so many years in careers as police and firefighters, and yet they still look so young.
they're so lovely! they look like an elderly couple, the kind that are so comfortable w each other and have like a very simple and comfy life. they've been through a lot, im sure, but it's nice that they're finding strength within each other and spreading their message to other people. amazing video!
Thank you Yuta! I am an American Japanese gay male married to a Puerto Rican. I am happy to see LGBTQ+ community having a voice in Japan, thanks to you. Their daily life is almost identical to ours. ありがとう
Homosexuality has been legal Japan for hundreds of years so it is more like the west have only recently caught up with Japan for the LGBT community having a voice
As someone who's part of the LGBT community myself, it's really nice to see how other people within the community live in other parts of the world; I'm so happy these two found a peaceful life together, and I wish nothing but the best for them. I know Japan can be fairly conservative when it comes to LGBT issues, and I hope they soon become more welcoming and accepting of them in the future.
Yeah, they used to be more accepting, but that changed with the Meiji restoration. They are slowly becoming more accepting. In some ways, it's better than countries like the US, but in other ways, it's worse. There isn't the open hatred and "sin" that you find in the US, but there other issues.
@@somerandomgoblin2583 the history of homosexuality in Japan is actually pretty interesting. If you're interested, there are books on the subject that I would recommend checking out. Also the movie Queer Japan.
@@somerandomgoblin2583 Cartographies of Desire: Male-Male Sexuality in Japanese Discourse 1600-1950 by Gregory M Pflugfelder Male Colors: the Construction of Homosexuality in Tokugawa Japan by Gary P Leupp Queer Japan from the Pacific War to the Internet Age by Mark Mclelland Male Homosexuality in Modern Japan: Cultural Myths and Social Realities by Mark Mclelland Queer Voices from Japan by Mark Mclelland Tales of Idolized Boys: Male-Male Love in Japanese Buddhist Narratives by Sachi Schmidt-Hori Genders, Transgenders, and Sexualities in Japan by Mark McLelland Boys Love Manga and Beyond: History, Community, and Culture in Japan Rutledge Handbook of Sexuality Studies in East Asia (Mark McLelland) Beyond Common Sense: Gender and Sexuality in Contemporary Japan by Wim Lunsing. Some of these are a bit dated, but the information is still useful. A new book, Gender and Sexuality in Modern Japan (New Approaches to Asian History) by Sabine Fruhstuck comes out at the end of this month.
Koji and Shiba are another Japanese couple on TH-cam and they have a beautiful baby boy, believe through surrogacy from the states. They don't upload much but when they do it's great. This couple has it down to the T. I wish them nothing but the best, I've subscribed to their channel.
I absolutely love this video. Yuta, as a gay man myself, I am so grateful to you for posting content like this. I feel so bittersweet knowing the pains that these two must have been through to be able to be themselves, and seeing the content feelings they have now… it makes me grateful to be in a country where I can express myself without fear. This video was a simple but poignant reminder of that.
どもありがとうございます，ゆうた❣️ This video was refreshing! That okonomiyaki looks おいしいですね！I hope that the two of them will live a very long, happy life together!❤️🙏🏻🤗👍🏻
"Thank you for being my only family", OMG, as a father I would never reject my child, and that includes an adopted child. There is a classic song called "El gran varon". It would be nice to hear that translated into Japanese.
so Happy! to find you. I am half Japanese on my Mom's side. I also follow Shiba & Koji a Japanese couple that I LOVE so much!! And I am a new subscriber to you. Thank you for sharing your lives with us! I am happy to learn that you are becoming more open and comfortable with yourselves. I know what it is like to hear cruel and hurtful comments directed toward me for being gay. I stand with you in support of your worth and value as deserving human beings!! Wishing you love and joy!! I hope you will always remain devoted, loyal and loving with each other!! It is so hard to find a true, loyal, devoted, loving partner in gay life!! If you find someone you can be happy and comfortable with, someone you know will be loyal and committed to you, better to never let him go!!!!!!!!!!!! ❤James US
Many Gay men who have been rejected by their families and are lucky enough to find a partner can only count that partner as family. And if something ever happens to that partner..they would be alone and life would be a struggle again. This is why if you have a gay friend..and you love them..please treat them like family and take care of them..because they are probably alone and feel very sad about it. Most importantly..tell them you consider them family..that they are not alone..and you will be there for them. You may be the only person they will have in this life. And nobody deserves to be alone just for being born Gay. Thank you.
Aw they are so cute, how they love each other and they say it and show it to each other, it's so wholesome. I'm alone right now but I hope one day I will find someone to share my life with like they do. ❤️
Honestly the relationship they have is so beautiful. It seems like neither of them are demanding anything from the other and they are simply content and enjoy each other’s presence. In my opinion this is what a relationship (with any person for that matter) should be like. You can see that they both still have respect for each other, despite living together for such a long time. Once you lose respect for a person, that’s literally the end of a relationship.
My ex-boyfriend was Japanese, and he was very sweet and sexy. But unfortunately, our relationship didn't last long since it was a long distance relationship. But I have always been attracted to Japanese men, and Japanese Filipino Men as well.
Oh my god!!! They are the cutest couple ever!!!! I know times are probably hard for them being gay in Japan but I do hope they can one day freely show there love to the world!!
Awe just Buddhaful, when people are unaccepting you miss out on the beauty of life. I think Kane and Kotfe are great, i would friend them in a nano second & talk about Life haha. When i was 14 i ran away from home & ended up skinny, hungry, frightened & two very dear respected Drag Queens took me in & gave me my own room & even took me to shop for my first bra, my whole life has been entwined within LGBT+ Souls. I have every day friends but i feel comfortable in my Community. Much Love & Respect to You both. Your Love for each other is so endearing. Take Good Care Of Yourselves (•◡•) /
Thank you for this video, it’s so beautiful and real. In today’s world on TH-cam all you see is people being pretentious and superficial, this is so organic real and very heartfelt. I cannot wait to see more videos of them thank you for introducing their channel I’m definitely gonna be a subscriber. And I’m wishing them another 20 40 or 60 years togetherness because it was so beautiful and I love the fact they are so grateful about being together and keeping it real is the most wonderful thing to see
Is so refreshing to know that there is a sense of normalcy in the lives of some members of the LGBTI+ community in that wonderful country. Live long together!
Thank you so much for this Yuta. I never see representation for Japanese LGBT people, and this kind of video seriously helps normalize it. I know you made a lot of people feel less alone
This video messed me up in several ways, "The coffee we drink together tastes so good, and that's really enough. I feel very happy right now" I want to find this kind of peace. I hope anyone who read's this is doing well, and has family that loves you like Kane and Kotfe love each other.
Beautiful!! My heart feels happy because they have love and happiness in their hearts!! I hope they stay happy together for the rest of their lives!! ❤💙❤💙 胸のドキドキ
@@pomelo9262 i read it in german "zu schön um wahr zu sein" which Translation to "too good to be true. It's about a young guy who has a food blog and no luck in love. Though some weird actions a guy who was once rude to him accidently (because he's not good at communication), lives with him. The second guy says he's straight but is still in love with the MC. It's very short and sweet. You even get their favorite recipe that they love to eat.
Hey Yuta, would you ever consider a learning group discord? I would love to join such a thing. I learned Japanese at one point but my teacher was kind of a stiff person so it was pretty formal. It would be useful to relearn more casual, normal speech and get to practice >_>
Well, 3 things you can do: 1. Don't go 2. Own up to it and accept that you'll get a lot of attention (maybe negative). That's just reality: the more you differ from the Japanese "normal", the more face you're gonna get. 3. Try to play it down (both in acting and phsical appearance) and "act as they do"
I'm not fully versed on the matter so take this with a grain of salt but, as far as I can tell, based on what I've seen from some channels here, you shouldn't have like A Lot of trouble visiting Japan if you go to bigger and more popular areas like Tokio, Osaka, and so on, as most of these are some of the ones that have most tourists in Japan, so they're more open in some ways than people from smaller and 'more traditional' towns and places might be. Plus, some of the bigger cities host places like Akihabara and so on, which are very well known for the distinctive subcultures, fashion and etc (which, while it's not lgbt per se, is waaaay out of the "traditional Japanese" stuff). Also, at least both Tokio and Osaka have their own gay districts, which are zones full of bars and clubs (and more) aimed at lgbt people. Most of them are gay men oriented, but you can also find lesbian bars, trans bars and so on, and most of them are inclusive anyway (in the sense that they won't turn you away if you're not part of their 'main clientele'). These cities also host like huge gay events sometimes, too. In short, Japan is kinda closed off still due to their culture, but most of the people there will usually not go out of their way to shout nasty things at you or something. Most people there prefer to avoid conflict of any kinds so, even if some people might not agree with you being any color of the lgbt rainbow, chances are they will most likely just give a "weird look" at most and that's it, as opposed to other places where you might be prone to have slurs thrown at you or even get physically assaulted. Of course, there are always exceptions, but the chance of it happening is slim to the point where you are more prone to being verbally/physically attacked for being lgbt in a "less conservative" country than you'd be in Japan. If it helps and you want to learn more about Japanese modern gay culture and other fun stuff, you should check out a channel here called Tokyo BTM.
As was stated, I don't think you'd be in any physical danger. Japan has a history of being more accepting of queer, though they became more conservative in the latter half of the 19th century. The history of "queer" in Japan is pretty interesting. There are several books written on the subject. Some responses by modern Japanese I have seen on the subject of LGBTQ+ is, "Oh yeah, I've seen them on TV", or they think it's more prevalent in the West, so they may just look at you and think, "Oh, it's a Western thing."
Hi, a bi dude here. Honestly I don't think you would be in any physical danger. Japan has one the lowest crime rates in the world and most crimes happen around mafia business (yakuza and stuff). So if you're great at not giving two shits about people's opinions and attention, you're gonna have a great time.
I would definitely look for trans travel bloggers or TH-camrs who have written about their experiences in Japan and I’d check out their advice or maybe some people have asked about this on Reddit perhaps there are often questions on there so check that out too. Hope you get to go there and enjoy the country worry free.
Learn Japanese with Yuta: bit.ly/3KnAf7n
Thank you so much for sharing their lives with us, seeing other LGBT couples in their daily life means alot to me, thank you for your videos
Thank You so much Yuta-san!
Your Support means so much!
This is soooo good Yuta san. Thank you. Your video skills are improving heaps and bounds
Please interview japanese who being muslim
@@ship4147 there are so few he probably won't be able to interview them.
"Thank you for being my only family"
Such powerful words..
Yep! Those words made me tear up
When did they say that? I think i missed it
@@devilscorna 8:22 !
That broke my heart to hear. I'm very glad they have each other though.
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Hello everyone, thank you for all the heartwarming comments ❤️ KANE and KOTFE 👬
You guys are awesome, and you must give a lot of hope for people that are in the same places that you guys have been when you were younger 😊🙏 . My dream is one day to come live in Japan, i'd love to make friends like you one day when i come to Japan 🙏❤
i wish you both live happy and healthy life together ❤️
I wish you guys the best in life :)
I adore you guys 🧡🧡🧡🧡
Greetings from Germany 🙂Thank you for this kawaii video. You are such a wonderful couple! I wish you lots of happiness for the rest of your lives
"The coffee we drink together tastes so good, and that's really enough." Everyone needs to feel this with someone.
Just imagining that there are people that would hate them just for being who they are while they are such a friendly couple is very sad. They are actually a great example of a functioning couple that shares tasks, has great communication and enjoys being together no matter the time passing. A lot of couples (hetero as well) could learn a lot from them!
Right? The history of homosexuality in Japan is interesting (there wasn't always the homophobia). Nowadays, in some ways it is better than, say, the US, but in other ways, it's worse. I've made kind of a casual study of it.
Exactly. Just because they're homosexual doesn't mean you have to go out of your way to hate on them. If you don't like them don't focus on them.
That doesn't mean that what they are doing is right! It's very wrong. And no, it's not that 'We don't accept how they are', it's the other way around. They 𝘢𝘳𝘦 who don't accept you they are. Don't tell me that 'This is how I feel, this is how I am made' Bullshit. Who made the universe won't mistake putting a female soul into a male body, neither would he put those filthy desires into him. Don't blame us for not accepting what is wrong. Freedom of speech, isn't it? I have it too. And tell you what? This won't work, this won't bring love or caring, because this is twisted. Actually, from my 'Close-minded' mindset I saw: I have never seen an ant dating a cockroach. But I saw two boys doing it. I guess ants are smarter than us, probably. If you can't accept who you really are, besides that bs of you, don't try to convince yourself or us that you are going to accept who you aren't. Sun clear.
@@ElmoWasFoundBut let's say, - and it's wrong - that this is right, and they are just special cases, and let's say all gays are special cases. Okay! I accept it. Be. Wait, why are they trying to increase? Why are they teaching normal kids at school this stuff? Exactly, because they are trying to increase, which is something that we normal humans will never tolerate.
@@آسِر_بِن_عَبْدُ_اللَّه so, do you hate gays?
The end is wholesome and sad at the same time. I'm glad these men are finally able to be comfortable and happy in their life.
Why is it sad? yall so melodramatic, they live comfortable with each other and have such a lovely relationship.
@princeparkook True I didn’t see it that way
Great to see you covering a variety of kinds of Japanese people and their lives. Breaking down stereotypes and showing the variety here. Great stuff 👏
It's always so heartwarming to see a couple (regardless of orientation) who are so in-tune with eachother. They talk to eachother in such a warm way. It's sad that there's stigma in many places against people for such pointless reasons. I'm glad that they've found a peaceful way of life that makes them happy, I'm sorry they didn't have it by default.
What are these pointless reasons?
@@whoistherealmonster4939 Homophobia is pointless, racism is pointless, etc
@@whoistherealmonster4939 what?
Tabieats is also another great example of a gay couple living comfortably in Japan. I am lgbt and I come from Philippines, and have been to Japan several times. Based on my experience, most of them accept the lgbt community, but a lot of old fashioned minds still control the society there. I do feel their love and affection though.
yess I love them so much, my boyfriend and I (both men) watched them before they came out publicly, and we just love them so much more now that we could relate to them in that way. I have so much respect for older male couples, they have gone through a lot.
That's how uncomplicated the gay issue is on an every day basis. Exactly the same joys and worries as for everyone else. Fire fighter and police! How cool is that on a scale! :) And how cool that Yuta makes sure ALL fans get their bit! :) Hugs!
"Thank you for being my only family"
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I am not crying or anything. I feel these two had gone through a lot of pains. Not saying this because I am a fujoshi. These two needs a hug and acceptance from the society.
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it gave me some tear
God yeah, that's a whole mood there.
what's a fujoshi
@@vetiverose128 dude you have some issues
Thank you for your work, as always! ありがとうございました!
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"The coffee we drink together tastes so good, and that's really enough." - 😭😭😭😭🥰🥰🥰🌈🌈🌈
Anyone notice how the dude with the blue hair was a police officer and the dude with the red hair was a fire fighter? Lol also how the hell was he a police officer for 16 years? He looks so young
I don't always comment, but I often watch your videos, and one thing I've always found amazing and interesting about your channel ever since I came across it exactly 2 years ago is the variety of topics that you bring up here, always in a respectful manner, and making the topics amusing and interesting for the audience, adding that fresh touch to it. It's really nice, especially for those of us who started learning Japanese and about Japan culture through the "traditional" books that focus merely on business stuff and that don't cover much else outside of standard stuff there. And, as a gay guy myself, I'm particularly thankful for videos like this one that shed some light on topics related to the lgbt community. So thank you very much, Yuta!! Keep up the amazing work!!
This Video is so important because it shows those who think lgbtq are strange and mysterious people that everybody is just a normal human as anyone else. Love has many faces and I wish the both of them a long and happy life together
I wish this couple happiness and comfort in their daily lives. Thank you for sharing your stories. 💜
A former firefighter and police man, what a cool combo! Their hair colors are nice as well. Most importantly, it's good to see that they are happy together
I was binge watching your videos because I hadn't watched them in a while, and when I saw this video was 9 minutes long I didn't expect to watch the whole thing, but it was a lot more interesting than I thought. It is nice to see that they are as happy as they are; they seem like a very nice couple.
I loved the video. Yuta, you're an incredible TH-camr. Thanks.
And what a couple. They really loves each other.
I rarely see this kind of topics on the Japanese videos. I hope you can do more videos like this. And again, thanks.
Anyone interested in gay lifestyle in Japan should also check out the TH-cam Channel Tokyo BTM. It shows what gay life and culture is like in Tokyo for both foreigners and Japanese alike and has the most amazing and interesting interviews.
Thank you very much, I didn't know Tokyo BTM
Thank you! I've made kind of a casual study of the history of homosexuality in Japan, and, of course, what it's like currently, so thanks!
What a sweet couple. Really lovely to watch. Thanks for this much needed representation.
My wife and I are glad they are promoting the rights of LGBTQ+ people in Japan. From what I understand from interviews and polling data, most Japanese people wouldn't be upset if full recognition and legal protections were enacted.
Really great and heartwarming to see them both living happily and peacefully. I hope LGBT people will be able to live openly anywhere without facing all the hate they currently face in so many countries.
The ending was surprisingly moving. Hope for the best for these two! 素晴らしいビデオ！
Thank you for sharing content like this, Yuta. Showing an LGBTQIA+ couple going about their daily lives doing mundane things like splitting chores and grocery shopping all helps to normalize them in the eyes of those that don't understand or discriminate against this community. They are all human beings. They go on dates and have baths and make dinner. Normal.
This filled me love and hope 🥺 Kane and Kotfe are very beautiful together! Continue to live comfortably and peacefully. Thank you for the video, Yuta.
They are so cute! Very welcoming and happy to see a gay couple in Japan live and feel so comfortable with each other without caring what others think or the social reality that exists in Japan. I also like to see that they spent so many years in careers as police and firefighters, and yet they still look so young.
I swear to god, they are straight up couple goals. Love this❤️😎
*Straight* up couple goals
Wow and they have been together for 10 years!! That’s so nice to hear!
What a beautiful couple! Great video Yuta, thanks for visibilize lgbt people.
they're so lovely! they look like an elderly couple, the kind that are so comfortable w each other and have like a very simple and comfy life. they've been through a lot, im sure, but it's nice that they're finding strength within each other and spreading their message to other people. amazing video!
Ofall the countries, I never expected to see such a nice story from Japan. Thanks a lot, Yuta!
Very nice couple. Thanks to share it!
Thank you Yuta! I am an American Japanese gay male married to a Puerto Rican. I am happy to see LGBTQ+ community having a voice in Japan, thanks to you. Their daily life is almost identical to ours. ありがとう
Homosexuality has been legal Japan for hundreds of years so it is more like the west have only recently caught up with Japan for the LGBT community having a voice
I need more information on the bedding. I'm always fascinated with Japanese bedding
Thank you for making a genuine and respectful video about people who don't often get it. Thank you Yuta!
As someone who's part of the LGBT community myself, it's really nice to see how other people within the community live in other parts of the world; I'm so happy these two found a peaceful life together, and I wish nothing but the best for them. I know Japan can be fairly conservative when it comes to LGBT issues, and I hope they soon become more welcoming and accepting of them in the future.
Yeah, they used to be more accepting, but that changed with the Meiji restoration. They are slowly becoming more accepting. In some ways, it's better than countries like the US, but in other ways, it's worse. There isn't the open hatred and "sin" that you find in the US, but there other issues.
@@feylights166 I'm glad it's becoming more accepting! And yeah, I can definitely see how it'd be better in some aspects, worse than others.
@@somerandomgoblin2583 the history of homosexuality in Japan is actually pretty interesting. If you're interested, there are books on the subject that I would recommend checking out. Also the movie Queer Japan.
@@feylights166 Go ahead and recommend the books, I'd love to read them!
@@somerandomgoblin2583 Cartographies of Desire: Male-Male Sexuality in Japanese Discourse 1600-1950 by Gregory M Pflugfelder
Male Colors: the Construction of Homosexuality in Tokugawa Japan by Gary P Leupp
Queer Japan from the Pacific War to the Internet Age by Mark Mclelland
Male Homosexuality in Modern Japan: Cultural Myths and Social Realities by Mark Mclelland
Queer Voices from Japan by Mark Mclelland
Tales of Idolized Boys: Male-Male Love in Japanese Buddhist Narratives by Sachi Schmidt-Hori
Genders, Transgenders, and Sexualities in Japan by Mark McLelland
Boys Love Manga and Beyond: History, Community, and Culture in Japan
Rutledge Handbook of Sexuality Studies in East Asia (Mark McLelland)
Beyond Common Sense: Gender and Sexuality in Contemporary Japan by Wim Lunsing.
Some of these are a bit dated, but the information is still useful. A new book, Gender and Sexuality in Modern Japan (New Approaches to Asian History) by Sabine Fruhstuck comes out at the end of this month.
couple goals, my heart is so warm! 🥺Thank u for bringing this on your channel, Yuta ❤
thank you for being my only family. that just made me cry. I love you guys.
How sweet ten years oh bless them
I absolutely loved this video. Thanks for sharing
Koji and Shiba are another Japanese couple on TH-cam and they have a beautiful baby boy, believe through surrogacy from the states. They don't upload much but when they do it's great.
This couple has it down to the T. I wish them nothing but the best, I've subscribed to their channel.
They are great, hope they get bigger on TH-cam.
My heart just melted. You two are beautiful people!! I wish you more happiness 🥰
I absolutely love this video. Yuta, as a gay man myself, I am so grateful to you for posting content like this.
I feel so bittersweet knowing the pains that these two must have been through to be able to be themselves, and seeing the content feelings they have now… it makes me grateful to be in a country where I can express myself without fear. This video was a simple but poignant reminder of that.
どもありがとうございます，ゆうた❣️ This video was refreshing! That okonomiyaki looks おいしいですね！I hope that the two of them will live a very long, happy life together!❤️🙏🏻🤗👍🏻
Very grateful for this video, Yuta
"Thank you for being my only family", OMG, as a father I would never reject my child, and that includes an adopted child. There is a classic song called "El gran varon". It would be nice to hear that translated into Japanese.
so Happy! to find you. I am half Japanese on my Mom's side. I also follow Shiba & Koji a Japanese couple that I LOVE so much!! And I am a new subscriber to you. Thank you for sharing your lives with us! I am happy to learn that you are becoming more open and comfortable with yourselves. I know what it is like to hear cruel and hurtful comments directed toward me for being gay. I stand with you in support of your worth and value as deserving human beings!! Wishing you love and joy!! I hope you will always remain devoted, loyal and loving with each other!! It is so hard to find a true, loyal, devoted, loving partner in gay life!! If you find someone you can be happy and comfortable with, someone you know will be loyal and committed to you, better to never let him go!!!!!!!!!!!! ❤James US
I noticed the Moomin mugs and got so happy! Such lovely couple.
"Thank you for being my only family". Loved that statement :'3
Couples like them are meant to last forever ❤️ have a life guys
Hlo dear.... How r u
Many Gay men who have been rejected by their families and are lucky enough to find a partner can only count that partner as family. And if something ever happens to that partner..they would be alone and life would be a struggle again. This is why if you have a gay friend..and you love them..please treat them like family and take care of them..because they are probably alone and feel very sad about it. Most importantly..tell them you consider them family..that they are not alone..and you will be there for them. You may be the only person they will have in this life. And nobody deserves to be alone just for being born Gay. Thank you.
Aw they are so cute, how they love each other and they say it and show it to each other, it's so wholesome. I'm alone right now but I hope one day I will find someone to share my life with like they do. ❤️
More videos like this pliz!! Great work btw
Thanks for this unique material Yuta, also you look amazing with this hairstyle! 😎
Honestly the relationship they have is so beautiful. It seems like neither of them are demanding anything from the other and they are simply content and enjoy each other’s presence. In my opinion this is what a relationship (with any person for that matter) should be like. You can see that they both still have respect for each other, despite living together for such a long time. Once you lose respect for a person, that’s literally the end of a relationship.
I hope they are very happy for much longer and that they always support each other, I loved the couple.💟
Look at these great roommates
thank you for this video Yuta, I've heard not so kind things about LGBT in Japan but this is very comforting to see
My ex-boyfriend was Japanese, and he was very sweet and sexy. But unfortunately, our relationship didn't last long since it was a long distance relationship. But I have always been attracted to Japanese men, and Japanese Filipino Men as well.
They are an amazing couple! I am glad to see them living their best lives together 💖
Oh my god!!! They are the cutest couple ever!!!! I know times are probably hard for them being gay in Japan but I do hope they can one day freely show there love to the world!!
Awe just Buddhaful, when people are unaccepting you miss out on the beauty of life. I think Kane and Kotfe are great, i would friend them in a nano second & talk about Life haha. When i was 14 i ran away from home & ended up skinny, hungry, frightened & two very dear respected Drag Queens took me in & gave me my own room & even took me to shop for my first bra, my whole life has been entwined within LGBT+ Souls. I have every day friends but i feel comfortable in my Community. Much Love & Respect to You both. Your Love for each other is so endearing. Take Good Care Of Yourselves (•◡•) /
Thank you for this video, it’s so beautiful and real.
In today’s world on TH-cam all you see is people being pretentious and superficial, this is so organic real and very heartfelt.
I cannot wait to see more videos of them thank you for introducing their channel I’m definitely gonna be a subscriber.
And I’m wishing them another 20 40 or 60 years togetherness because it was so beautiful and I love the fact they are so grateful about being together and keeping it real is the most wonderful thing to see
Absolutely beautiful couple and story ❤
Such a lovely couple, and they are very stylish too. I wish you all the best ❤💙
manifesting a relationship like this for me one day 😭
This was excellent!
I'm so happy for the both of them❤️
great video.
Is so refreshing to know that there is a sense of normalcy in the lives of some members of the LGBTI+ community in that wonderful country. Live long together!
素敵です、末永くお幸せに
Thank you for showcasing LGBTQ Japanese, Yuta!
great video! i wish them well
Wow, so incredibly fascinating and heartwarming 💕
Thank you so much for this Yuta. I never see representation for Japanese LGBT people, and this kind of video seriously helps normalize it. I know you made a lot of people feel less alone
素敵じゃないか！グクトさんも以前にいった。抑誰かを好きになるのは奇跡だ。
その人は偶々男性だろうが女性だろうがは関係ない。
New here.just watching. .wow 10 years . congratulations. .u guys seem to be in love...and doing things together outside..I just subscribed....
Great channel
"The coffee we drink together tastes so good..." T.T
I needed this video in my life today; two wonderful humans at peace.
I'd like to know more about that guy's time as a police officer. Thanks for another interesting story yuta.
almost cry at the end
This video messed me up in several ways, "The coffee we drink together tastes so good, and that's really enough. I feel very happy right now" I want to find this kind of peace. I hope anyone who read's this is doing well, and has family that loves you like Kane and Kotfe love each other.
This is soo adorable, and the representation is great
How come I read that as "Gay in the life of a Japanese Day"
Really nice couple and a great video as always. There's definitely not enough LGBT representation in videos on Japan and I was so glad you made this.
Fantastic. Great story, and awesome to see they are making a good life. I hope they stay together. Beautiful couple.
Very interesting looking into people's life and also a big thanks for sharing love matters forget the rest
Beautiful!! My heart feels happy because they have love and happiness in their hearts!! I hope they stay happy together for the rest of their lives!! ❤💙❤💙 胸のドキドキ
i couldn't help but think of an wholesome bl i read that was based on a true story. there was even infornation about the guy, withoug his face tho.
"Until I Meet My Husband", right?
@@pomelo9262 i read it in german "zu schön um wahr zu sein" which Translation to "too good to be true.
It's about a young guy who has a food blog and no luck in love. Though some weird actions a guy who was once rude to him accidently (because he's not good at communication), lives with him. The second guy says he's straight but is still in love with the MC. It's very short and sweet. You even get their favorite recipe that they love to eat.
@@kendybanana3815 sounds familiar, hmm
@@pomelo9262 i would give you my sociak media to send a photo but i don't want everyone to know my social media. 😅
@@kendybanana3815 if you have a twitter acc, hmu. I'm "popipomelo" on there
They're cool, more gay content pls
so happy that your channel shows representation for so many people thanks yuta ^^
A very touching video! I want a love like the one they have!
Hey Yuta, would you ever consider a learning group discord? I would love to join such a thing. I learned Japanese at one point but my teacher was kind of a stiff person so it was pretty formal. It would be useful to relearn more casual, normal speech and get to practice >_>
One thing I'm always worried about when visiting japan has definitely been that I'm visibly trans and queer.
Well, 3 things you can do:
1. Don't go
2. Own up to it and accept that you'll get a lot of attention (maybe negative). That's just reality: the more you differ from the Japanese "normal", the more face you're gonna get.
3. Try to play it down (both in acting and phsical appearance) and "act as they do"
I'm not fully versed on the matter so take this with a grain of salt but, as far as I can tell, based on what I've seen from some channels here, you shouldn't have like A Lot of trouble visiting Japan if you go to bigger and more popular areas like Tokio, Osaka, and so on, as most of these are some of the ones that have most tourists in Japan, so they're more open in some ways than people from smaller and 'more traditional' towns and places might be. Plus, some of the bigger cities host places like Akihabara and so on, which are very well known for the distinctive subcultures, fashion and etc (which, while it's not lgbt per se, is waaaay out of the "traditional Japanese" stuff). Also, at least both Tokio and Osaka have their own gay districts, which are zones full of bars and clubs (and more) aimed at lgbt people. Most of them are gay men oriented, but you can also find lesbian bars, trans bars and so on, and most of them are inclusive anyway (in the sense that they won't turn you away if you're not part of their 'main clientele'). These cities also host like huge gay events sometimes, too.
In short, Japan is kinda closed off still due to their culture, but most of the people there will usually not go out of their way to shout nasty things at you or something. Most people there prefer to avoid conflict of any kinds so, even if some people might not agree with you being any color of the lgbt rainbow, chances are they will most likely just give a "weird look" at most and that's it, as opposed to other places where you might be prone to have slurs thrown at you or even get physically assaulted. Of course, there are always exceptions, but the chance of it happening is slim to the point where you are more prone to being verbally/physically attacked for being lgbt in a "less conservative" country than you'd be in Japan. If it helps and you want to learn more about Japanese modern gay culture and other fun stuff, you should check out a channel here called Tokyo BTM.
As was stated, I don't think you'd be in any physical danger. Japan has a history of being more accepting of queer, though they became more conservative in the latter half of the 19th century. The history of "queer" in Japan is pretty interesting. There are several books written on the subject.
Some responses by modern Japanese I have seen on the subject of LGBTQ+ is, "Oh yeah, I've seen them on TV", or they think it's more prevalent in the West, so they may just look at you and think, "Oh, it's a Western thing."
Hi, a bi dude here. Honestly I don't think you would be in any physical danger. Japan has one the lowest crime rates in the world and most crimes happen around mafia business (yakuza and stuff). So if you're great at not giving two shits about people's opinions and attention, you're gonna have a great time.
I would definitely look for trans travel bloggers or TH-camrs who have written about their experiences in Japan and I’d check out their advice or maybe some people have asked about this on Reddit perhaps there are often questions on there so check that out too. Hope you get to go there and enjoy the country worry free.
my guess was they were in their late 30s, but they look like college students
Now we need a lesbian version and a transgender version please.
Well atleast now we know who looked at the mirror ✨
That'd be great to see! Still, I am glad Yuta is showing a side to Japan not often spoken about outside of LGBT circles.
@@femmefuntime says the one who still plays with yugioh cards
@@priestshibe many adults play card games so your argument is kinda lacking
@@MichaelM28 A gender fluid and interracial versions too