Being black in japan FAQ

[agirlcanmack]

That's like the stupidest concern ever! What's so different about being black in Japan, Canada or Nepal?

I never felt anyone treated me any different than a white gaijin cauz for them i'm a gaijin period.

Although a couple of weeks ago i got a "you look like Alicia Keys" (which i don't AT ALL lol). I also got Beyonce, Keri Hilson etc. Well, i know i look nothing like them but it is an ego boost lol. I get questions about my hair as well but i get the same exact questions from white people so...

[simplyshama]

so when is this video coming out?

[messypro1]

@simplyshama , im still working on it

[kcube007]

How expensive is it to get a gym membership ? Or are there many gyms near you?

[tnwar330]

@IDGAFho123 LOLOLOLOLOL

[thatzombieplace]

hm would you rather be arrested by the lapd or tokyo police dept?

[yamomotoable]

1.) who do you find to be more ignorant towards foreign things/people/ideals?

2.) do people presume you only like/eat more american/foreign food then japanese food?

3.) when you go to a supermarket/grocery store and buy japanese produce do people look at you like *wtf he doin?* ?

4.) have you ever witnessed sexual harassment and stopped it?

5.) have you seen a foreigner being ignorant towards native japanese people?

6.) has some one thought that you could rap before knowing you could rap?

[Kurisu91]

I'm a Black guy. I'm going to japan in December. I want to play the guitar in Tokyo at open mics and start a band. I will be trying to get a record deal some how some way but will I have an advantage because I'm black?

[Tangierine10]

Have you seen or experienced any differences in the way black women and black men are treated in Japan?? Also do you see interracial dating in Japan...Like do you notice it becoming more acceptable??

I'm a black female and I'm going to Japan next Spring for 5 months through my college's exchange program. So, I;m curious about all of this...

Thanks!!

[TokyoBrando]

Victors not black???

[simplyshama]

you should do the female side of it too, because I can imagine that all the questions would be about males

[ussumane22]

@simplyshama He can't really do a female one tbh. He is a man.

[bombthings]

When you walk in the streets do people look at you/double take?

[ccminny]

Do you see a lot of interracial dating, like African (Americans, or whatever other nationality) and Japanese?

[101Jman]

Can you do the soulja boy?

[utubefcuked]

they love your big cock in japan

[mafuuba]

Have you ever felt physically at danger because you're black?

[ClansmenUchiha]

are girls scared of you? or are u hittin some serious ass?

[AAV240sx]

Ever try and sneak into a club or something by pretending to be some famous black man like Samuel L Jackson/Jero/Will Smith/Jay Z? lol

[CAesuoMykcM]

I can't wait for the questions. Lol!!! Awesome vid.

[FlowinEnno]

- Are there different stereotypes towards black people in Japan than in western countries? Or at all?

-- If so are they more positive or negative?

- Is there a sort of Black Community thing going on?

-- If so, is it split between Africans and Americansor not?

- Do you think you get treated a whole lot different than other Gaijins?

- How big is Black Culture in Japan?

[blackdiamond3000]

How Well...

[blackdiamond3000]

How Do Japanese Women Receive Black

[riskbusin3ss]

Is it hard for you to date in Japan?

[BlackP0rcelainDoll]

I love your videos it makes me want to go to Japan even more :)  God Bless~

[0KAMl]

@BlackP0rcelainDoll i agree :)

[DonWoschto]

Are you stoned? ^^

[Tzadeck]

What are your thoughts on blackface being acceptable in Japan?

(Often students wear blackface if they are playing a black character for cultural festival, etc.)

[ALifetimeDream]

I want to know if it's true that if you're a black attractive male...will women follow you home...? o.0

[OneEyedBeastTV]

I get sick of being looked at by Japanese people. Usually I can take it but sometimes it really pisses me off. Does it piss you off too? Do you ever have chicks backing into you on a crowded train to make you excited?

[tokutom]

@OneEyedBeastTV LOL I wouldn't mind them backing into me if they were attractive!

I am very priveliged as a blonde-haired blue-eyed white man. And another thing is that from the point of view of Japanese men,I'd be stealing their women. If I think they're annoyed I'll try and set them up with someone.

[EmpathyWorks]

This is a great idea.

Do people always assume youre a American?

Also, do females assume youre well hung?

ANSWERS PLEASE!!! lol.

peace.

[MPOEO]

as far as i know i dont see the difference between you guys here in europe! dress the same act the same do the same (nothing) and AWLWAYS play9ing the role of the victim

[yeojvannav]

Hey how hard is for you to pick up japanese women? if you have...how ackward is it towards her parents. If your gay than nvrmind.

[CamButler]

@yeojvannav lol his girlfriend is like in the room with him!

My question is do you ever get mistaken for a nightclub bouncer, like those Nigerian dudes that always try and get white guys to go to the hostess clubs?

[shadow6543]

@yeojvannav

its awkward enough for white guys, gaijin in general are like a zoo attraction in Japan there are so few of us we still get engulfed by the Japanese haha

[FunshineFirefly]

I would be interested in the experience of black females in Japan. There was a recent (about a year or two ago) series on CNN about black women and marriage in the USA. Because the physical ideal for women in Japan is different from the typical black female aesthetic, what is the dating experience like? I know you're not a woman, but maybe you could ask a black female blogger. I don't know many, but intro2the1/dearlife was an ALT a coupe years back.

[Oldenyouth]

Just one question: Being a black gaijin in Japan, do you get good on terms with other white gaijins or do you sometimes get forms of racism from white gaijins?

so asks the Oldenyouth.

[shadow6543]

@Oldenyouth

i wouldnt imagine there would be, especially for Americans we're used to other races

[Oldenyouth]

@shadow6543 Not only Americans, mate. There's also the Europeans. Nonetheless thanks for the answers. Appreciate it. Says the Old Youth.

[heats1]

has anyone ever been scared of you just by seeing you walk down the street?

[VonToxicHD]

Soulja Boy bit made me lmao

[MRDJDEATHSTRIKE]

Do japanese females like black males lol dumb question just had to ask peace to the middle east and let it rain in spain..

[orangedac]

is it difficult getting an apartment to rent in Japan if you are a (non-white) gaijin?

[Aggiesgigem]

Would you say being black in japan, overall, is a pro or a con.

[Gimmeaflakeman]

Man! You are fast! Good! Now spell my name right in the description! And I'll be putting this on Gimmeaflakeman. Because the context is Being black in JAPAN! Right? Cool. Talk soon. I'll do a response to this soon and get my moron army to pitch in with the questions!

[SlickWilly440]

13. Were you specifically seeking out other black people to befriend or did they come to you?

14. Are there any specific traits black men look for when scouting for J-Girls?

Sorry for all the questions. I hope they help you make a very interesting FAQ video.

[SlickWilly440]

7. Has anyone ever tried to grope your penis through you pants, so feel the size of it?

8. What things that you would consider racist have you been call by a Japanese person?

9. How do you get treated differently for being black in Japan compared to other foreigners.

10. Have you been harassed by the police or any other groups?

11. What tactics do you use to prevent the Yellow Man from keeping the Black Man down?

12. What expectations do the J-Girls have when being with a black man?

[SlickWilly440]

1. Have you ever gotten special treatment from anyone by being black compared to other foreigners.

2. Have you ever been asked "What kind of crimes have you committed?" or "How many women have you raped?"

3. Have any Japanese person ever try to act black/hood/gangsta in front of you?

4. Have you ever been denied any services for being black?

5. Did you ever have any J-Girls that didn't want to hang with you b/c you are black?

6. What kind of black stereotypes exist in Japan?

[jusblaze99]

@animegrlnippon

wow only 9... well i wear 12's so thanks for the heads up. I probably wont have to worry about that too much, i rarely shop for such things, i was just curious i guess

[jusblaze99]

....do they try to double tax u for bein black too. On some, "Oh you want to open a bank account here? That'll be $300 Mr. gaijin black guy big shot..." lol

OH YEAH i almost forgot- is it true that when ya pick up chicks u have to lie about being an english teacher bc they look down on that. I read that somewhere and it sounded RETARDED but i wasnt sure. ALSO, have yall ever met that Azreal dude, hes another black blogger in japan that ive read about online.

PEACE

[jusblaze99]

3) any body ever call u a.... well.... u know what im gonna say.

4) DO THEY HAVE ANY GYMS THERE- i gets my sweat on the DAILY and if i cant lift, i cant come (thats not even race related but still...)

5) is the food there any good? Im fine with trying new things, but if EVERY meal is gonna be low cal imitation sushi-tofu... I. WILL. DIE...

6) Magnum XL's. I need 'em. Do they sell em there? 'nuff said...

7) one last thing- u mentioned a "gaijin tax" they charge u more for being foriegn, do...

[jusblaze99]

hahah yeah thats what i meant about the dancin question, clubs obviously but as long as it aint some random, while im on the street- "TEACH ME HOW TO DOUGIE NOW BLACK MAN!!" type stuff ill b good lol. ok ima bust out some mo questions-

1) any areas of japan to avoid completely or r they ok with blacks in all the places u have been?

2)umm yeah ima husky ass mofo, am i gonna be able to buy clothes and shoes and stay fresh or is everything only in size J (J for japanese cause they smaller lol)...

[Pooobaihr23]

It may be odd that I don't have any questions. I understand the concept of being a country where 98% of everyone is the same race and that those that are visibly from another country will get noticed, will possibly have some kind of stereotype asked about them and may experience a bit of racism. I also understand that sometimes what is racism isnt really 'racism' as we know it here in the US, but more of "You're an Outsider" period. So.. I have no questions. /pointless comment :D