I also see you wanted to be treated "differently" when you got to Japan, well you were treated differently. I think you wanted to be treated BETTER. But then again how bad did you have it here in the states? Not that bad according to yourself. You have me completely lost in your expectations of Japan. Don't get me wrong I like your videos and I'm not Japanese, I'm Vietnamese but when I go to Japan I have no visions of them treating me as an equal or any better than Americans already do.
@kydrice I'll bite, although you made some good points I have heard these before. Facts still remain though, They wanted this change, it was them who removed all their samurai's an took the emperor's power away for a westernized system. They're choice to recall there military force. They can not protect their own country.
@aKenChanFilm Actually, Western powers FORCED Japan to open up and trade internationally. They did not do it voluntarily. The Emperor has never had much power in Japan's history. Their emperors were more of a figurehead. Ever hear of the Shoguns? They were the true leaders. Had Oda Nobunaga not commited suicide then things might had been a lot different today. but when the Tokuwaga shogunate took over they closed off japan to foreigners.
@aKenChanFilm Also again, it was never Japan's decision to abolish their military. After the dropping of two nukes, they surrendered unconditionally and General McArther drafted their constitution which bans them from ever having a standing military. You have right wing extremists in Japan who despises this.
@aKenChanFilm In fact General McArthur was considered as "The American Shogun" and it was the first time in their entire history that a foreign power occupied them. MCArthur confiscated millions of Katanas some, hundreds of years old. McArthur basically brought Japan into the modern world.
@kydrice The taxes that the Americans pay, my mom, my dad shit me, friends family, that goes here! (part of it does) They should show some damn respect because if America leaves this place then that's it...China will pledge war an they will take over Japan. What makes me angry is there is no reason for excuse. We are all human and bleed, shit, and die the same way
@aKenChanFilm Yes true we are all humans but old customs die hard. America can't just up and leave Japan. Doing so would be a complete violation of the Japanese constitution who America was the one who drafted and forced the Japanese to accept without negotiation. China declaring war on Japan and invading is just something is not going to happen. Despite no standing military they do have the JSDF and Japan is still a nuclear power. Japan would obliterate Beijing before anything.
@kydrice There is no need for this....if you remove all foreigners from this country it is a fact that the Japanese economy will collapse. All i am saying is show some damn respect. I learned their language (read, speak, and write) just like every other foreigner here. Pay taxes, follow the rules and contribute to this country man
@aKenChanFilm You're absolutely right about this, remove all the foreigners and Japan will collapse. Even their government admits this. But what can you do in this situation? You just have to remember that Japan is not America. You could contribute and pay taxes but at the end of the day, you're a gaijin. America was found by immigrants and built by immigrants. Japan is a nation of Japanese people with immigrants. You're living on another world basically.
@kydrice There is no excuse for my friends kids to be tormented here in Japan..This is bigger then some uploaded videos on Japan. I have to figure out as a damn father how to explain and teach my kid not to hate when he or she will be bullied daily at schools. I see it daily and it has to stop there is no excuse so stop making ones for them and help get the word out for CHANGE...
@kydrice Done with this topic....enjoy my other vids man and thanks for taking the time out to drop your feelings on the subject. I am open for any debate...however it does not matter....this is a topic I will not and can not lose...trust me
Also for Japan, a nation that has for the most part been very isolated from the rest of the world and has never been under foreign occupation in it's entire history, the concept of foreigners living in their country could still be seen as a very new thing. Imagine had America been 100% white people for their entire history and then one day foreigners start coming and living there, San Francisco wouldn't be the same I guarantee it.
@kydrice Makes sense and on top of that culturally they value homogeneity and love to classify things. What is that common saying "hit the nail that sticks out?" Once you are identified as a foreigner no amount of language fluency, cultural/social awareness/immersion and years living there will make you "Japanese." The melting pot and treating everyone the same are western concepts. Some concepts we need to be careful when applying to other societies and then making judgements.
@kydrice Certain situations "treating everyone the same" is bad. Imagine treating a senpai and kohai the same. Imagine treating your boss the same as another coworker by taking the best seat in a meeting or a taxi. Imagine a not using -chan or -san. If you acted this way you would be considered a social outcast or as my dad use to say like a wild animal from the jungle. If you don't know what these things are look them up.
@JinSage I do not know what you're trying to tell me. I know all of these customs I'm not Japanese but I'm Vietnamese and we have a somewhat similar way to address people like the Japanese. I've never called for anyone to NOT use honorifics before.
The mistake was that you assumed Japan and America were the same. America is a heterogeneous nation. When one thinks of an American he may at first think of a white guy but when he arrives it's a nation of many cultures. Japan is a homogenous nation. When one thinks of a Japanese, he'll think of a Japanese person and it won't matter if you run into a Mexican guy who speaks fluent Japanese, he's still a Mexican. So of course a city like San Francisco is going to be more open.
... thats because san francisco is filled with satan worshipping sorcerers, yes they wanna talk to you, because they want your soul.and want the greatest chance to take it from you.
you may have heard this before...or not at all...but I think you KINDA sound like the actor Chris Rock. Like if you started yelling or something, you might kinda sound like him..
I am a little stunned that something like that would happen in modern urban Japan. Anyhow, I am 6 foot 3 inches black (African American) 230 lb and can defend myself reasonably well and I would have to say that I would deny the temptation to have a confrontation. Why? Because he may have had a lethal object on him and that kid was/is frustrated and I’m pretty sure he wanted to beat up or kill someone especially a foreigner regardless of what you may or may not have done.
@mitsubishi777 True...but Shinjuku is worse...it has the red light district and other places are bad as well. This is one of the closes stations to me...but I live in Ota-Ku Tokyo Now Kawasaki...
As a half Japanese person that was born in Japan but grew up in America I enjoy all your videos. God bless you Ken. tokyostormtrooper and akenChanFilm are the only accounts I watch whenever I am in a Japanese mood. Thanks for keeping it real.
So point of the video is that another country is no escape, and the grass is greener on the other side quote is a complete bullshit lie. For a while i grew kind of blinded by the allure of a foreign land i always had the doubts in my mind but for some reason they became masked by hope. I'm still going one day, but you have reopened my eyes to all the bullshit. Thank you for real bro and much love to you.
@erdnola Yes that was the point...most people advertise this place as this escape haven for the masses and that is not true. It has it's good...but also it has it's bad...an there are a load of bad things going on here...but I encourage anyone an everyone to come find out for themselves.
hmm what i wanna know is that does japanese people really hate all foreigners?? i mean Are they really that narrow minded?? i wanna live there badly too, but seems like it's gonna be difficult. do they hate chinese people?
@superotakufan well i "heard" they supposedly dislike the illegal Chinese immigrants but maybe if you are Chinese American it wont be sooooo bad. I hope not.
Thanks for the video. I didn't have anyone move away from me on the trains while I was there but I did have a young guy run in to me @ Shibuya. We did the full 360 turn around state down and he moved on...but that was my only bad experience. If I knew the language I'm sure more was said about me but all in all I enjoyed my trip. I went solo 27 American. I'm going back in 2012. I'll holler at you if you're planning on staying through that time.
Thanks for taking the time out to watch my video an for sharing your experience while visiting. However I can tell you only watched part 1 an not part 2. I can also tell this may be the only video of mines you watched. In pt. 2 I state towards the end that visiting an living here or anywhere is different. When I visited a new place or when anyone visits a new place they are to caught up in the NEW, the lights an the cultural difference...
@tr763 It takes time for the NEW effects to wear off, I went on to say that it took me 4months to start seeing an paying attention. Because by that time I was comfortable, I knew my way around I was no longer a tourist. Now to answer that last part, which is in my videos... I live here, have a family, a kid on the way, own a condo, an work for a Japanese company, so i'll be here because this is my home. Thanks again for sharing an watch my other vids. Got some real fun ones on the way.
@aKenChanFilm congrats man. I watched part 2. Love it. Thx and it puts things in to perspective when I go back...next time hopefully with a friend so that I can experience more...solo is a little different..so I didn't get to do as many things as I would have liked for security reasons. It sort of makes me wonder if all those trips in to the slot/gaming places was safe after all...
You are an interesting fellow. I bet that if you were to go back to wherever the hell you are from, you would probably be a homeless bum. But in Japan, you can have money and women and a good life. Pretty sweet, hunh? So why the fuck do you complain about all kinds of nonsensical shit?
@Chuschannel@Chuschannel lol looking at your comment history I am sure you wanted to call me a N*****. Now listen carefully as this N***** educates you. I am from Chicago I have two college degrees: IT & Aviation, I have 2 license: Flight License & my Japanese IT License, 1 Japanese Certificate; JLPT lvl2 (means I read, write, an speak Japanese on a college level). This means I am well qualified to live here, I've put in my work an it is paying off.
@Chuschannel That's my intro. Now for the part that will piss you off. Who are you? What have you done? I am sure what I spend on my apt is more then your monthly salary. Can to compare? Shoots what I spend on my shoes is more then you make in a months of work. Actually wait what I spent yesterday on clothes is more then you make in a month if you work, believe me when I say that. Now grow some balls an vlog yourself or something an next time show some respect if you want respect
@aKenChanFilm If all that you have said about your background is true, then that is good for you man. All I was saying is, that obviously life in Japan is pretty good for you, otherwise, being the smart guy that you are, you would not be there, right? So maybe you should appreciate that life in Japan might be better than in the US.
@Chuschannel When you can walk on your own two feet and present to the world yourself unfiltered and uncensored on youtube and then keep it 100% with viewers I might then, just listen to what you have to say. Until then, please refrain from spreading your cancer and tainting the comment section of a genuine individual who is trying to do a public service to individuals (mainly black males) wanting to move to Japan. Whatever hate you have belongs elsewhere, Mommy didn't hug you enough as a child?
Real talk. But it still won't change my mind moving to Japan. Thank you for posting this, I'm gonna sub cause you da shit. Keep on doing what you do and tell it raw.
Anyway, sorry about writing too much stuff here...I just wanted to say that everyone has to face some sort of challenges when going abroad, like me. Japan is no exception. That said, judging from my foreign friends' stories in Japan, I have to say with some jealousy that Japan is treating them better than the USA treated me : P Good luck man, I really hope that Japan becomes a better place for any kind of people to live and that you will have a better life here :]
@theradicaltak And I can bet those people who made your life a living hell again where whites an no offense to them because I have some as friends but the truth is the truth. I do not Hate Japan, I simply want to erase this image of everything is better here, everything is easy here, girls are easy here, life is easy here..cause it's not...you have to work very hard here like anywhere an you have to be able to offer a skill to get by here...thanks for your feedback an stick around
And one more thing: getting bullied at school b/c you don't look Japanese isn't just Japan's problem...unfortunately that's what can be happening everywhere in the world, even in the USA, albeit to a lesser extent (my friend, Asian American, was treated as an alien when she went to school on the East Coast). One last thing, as you already noticed, I think it's always a mistake to go to any foreign country thinking you'll be "treated as a superstar." It only shows you think your country is better
@theradicaltak Yes this is done to the extreme here in Japan. I know this...In Japan if you are a mixed kid you are limited to what you can be when you grow up....some Jobs like Politics, Police, Fireman, Train Conductor, Pilot an much more are not accessible to mixed kids...these are facts. Where as again in America as long as you speak the language everything is accessible to you..big difference. Sadly if you don't look Japanese an was born here you will never be treated like a
@theradicaltak You will never be treated like a Japanese..An as for your friend...no offense to whites...I have friends of all colors, but facts are facts I can bet my LIFE that all the people who teased her where white...Blacks, Spanish, and majorities do not do this because we know how it is to be singled out...sadly this is the case when dealing with MOST whites...there are some who think outside of the box...but rare to find
I don't wanna talk too much about my experience in the States since it wasn't as nice as I expected, so let's move on. I love people like you who want to live in Japan and make some nice contributions, but it's also true that there are lots of foreigners doing horrible things in Japan, which lead the Japanese to be cautious about foreigners, regardless of race. I've seen two videos of British or Australian dudes making fun of the Japanese in public or throwing others' bikes around on the streets
@theradicaltak Yes this is true, but a lot of foreigners do horrible things everywhere. Why judge all of ones faults? This is a problem here in this country. Japanese do not care to learn, so they believe what the majority believe an this is just bad....Most the people here are taught not to think for themselves an to follow the crowd where as in America we are taught to be different, be a individual, be a leader...not the case here
As a Japanese person, I respect you for your honest view on my country. Let me say an opinion I gained through interaction with lots of foreigners. Yes, I understand that foreigners in Japan feel they aren't accepted into the society, but many of your criticisms towards Japan can actually be true for other countries from the viewpoint of Japanese (or Asian) people trying to live there. That's what I felt when I went to California. American male students didn't seem to see me as one of them.
@theradicaltak 1st glad we can have a peaceful debat on the topic. Let me start by saying when you use say "feel like we aren't accepted" is off a bit. Its not a feeling its a fact. I loved this country thats why I studied an learned Japanese, did tons of research, took tons of classes in college about business an cultural differences + visited a lot. I did not wake up an decide to move here. I worked hard an losing my career job in America made me work harder. I say that to say
@theradicaltak I say that to say, that this place regardless of the studying, hard work and preparation you are still treated like crap here. These are facts not feelings, America is a lot different...if you speak the language for the most part no one cares, because we see so many different people on the nor. and because we'll it's home of the free anyone can come there an be anything they want to be...Here that is not the case, again this is a Fact not a Feeling
But I don't know what to do now, because you're saying they don't like us there now I may not wanna go there in the Near future the lord willing, I don't wanna go to a place that Iam not wanted at,
@aKenChanFilm Oh Hell no Son, Worse then the USA, that's not good and the USA is a Pretty Racist PLace, Nah nevermind I might just check out the Countries in Europe instead.
if anyone wants to mess with your kid we'll all back him/her up!! :O)
i just met a girl here that lived all her life in japan as a half mexican half japanese girl. she seemed quite normal and happy, but i really want to ask her about her experiences!!
i'm at work but i'm listening to as many videos of yours as i can!! i'll have to re-watch at home!! hehe
Man this video was raw! Yo ken, I seriously think your videos in about 2-4 months should be made into a movie. THIS IS HANDS DOWN the most interesting mini documentary I've seen. You present the facts in such amazing ways and you never,ever censor anything. Your ability to give your unique point of view without diluting it is why I keep coming back keep up the amazing work. I look forward to future videos.
thanks for this, keep making more informative videos. could you tell me about how your in-laws accepted you, a black man, in their family. And have you read this book called black passenger, yellow cab?
They're great people I look at them like my own family. I got luky honestly, last Japanese chick I was with her family denied us! Her mom an dad said if she was going to date outside the race that it should be a white man.
also about the bank card. When i got to japan 6 months ago I knew no Japanese but I was still allowed to make an account..All i needed was a ハンコ and 1000 yen. Thats strange that the branch you applied at required that.
yea what bank you open up at? I know I needed a stamp..able to speak Japanese because you need to talk to the rep. and sign the papers in Japanese lol this is UFJ they won't have it any other way...but if it's Citi Bank then Japanese is not that serious
I wish somebody would kick me in the face. My high school power clinging strength would initiate and the guy would be instantly thrown threw the roof.
really enjoy your vids and your commentaries. i think it's always going to be difficult for foreigners anywhere in the world who move to another country to really feel like you're part of the culture and you belong there. it's just never going to happen, but you gotta do what you have to do to live your life.
hahaha! dude that's exactly what I did! I jumped out of my window and went to Japan. I had three reservations in Tokyo. ounce i got there they all turned me away giving me a dirty look. Their excuse was" NO AMERICANS" ~~~~
@FASTMOVINGBROOK ~~~~~~but I already told them over the Internet I was American and I told them about only having a visitors visa and they said that was OK. damn by the end I was sick, crying and pleading with them to give me a chance and with no emotion they said "the door is right there,you have to leave Japan" Now I'm really pissed because I tried really hard and xenophobes got the best of me. So I know what your talking about for sure!
You mean as far as work? Can you explain again that situation in details, either here on in PM? I would like to see if I can help. I've heard from other foreigners who came here thinking the school sponsors visa's or reinverses airfare, or that it would be a one on one interview only to find out that its a group interview, they don't reinverse your airfare and they don't provide visa sponsorship! Crazy right? Thats why I studied an came here to work IT.
you say that a new person there needs to speak some japanese, how much should i know to be able to get an english teaching job? like intermediate bc that language is HAAAARD. I just want to go there bc the economy here in the states is SHIT. I also heard white guys get hired to teach before us blacks (no surprise) is that true? YO MAKE MORE VIDS LIKE THIS, THIS IS SOME REAL SHIT, and i want to prepare mentally before going there. Most of the other youtubers in japan on some lalaland shit it seem
@jusblaze99 Yes whites do get jobs easier then blacks....with teaching it's more of a image thing here. You have to understand that looks/age is very important here. That being said for teaching jobs the look is usually tall, pale skin, eye color (green/blue) blond hair, & red lips...these is what they show on teaching websites...all over trains an so on. For blacks...Bold hair...no facial hair, thin lips, tall, great shape, touched up eye browns and sometimes eye color...wow right?
@jusblaze99 You can not be old in Japan an get a job this goes for even them as they go for the young look in these companies...unless your connected or high ranked ;) Ummm But it is still possible...most of the managers of these English Companies are white men who lived here 8years an moved up to the position...so yea lol it will be hard because the blacks I noticed working for these big name schools here fit the description below 1, and 2 they are complete sellouts...an that's another story
@jusblaze99 Japanese is very important now, because this place is over-runned with foreigners. Everywhere people are leaving because of the situation at home. So you lose coming here..because they know your situation, an they know you wanna live here an chase their women...they know this. So they can get over on you in these school systems! you have to be careful an check the wages...because on avg. schools pay around 2,500 a month..most companies try to stick you with 1,500 a month an same work
@jusblaze99 The more Japanese you know the easier it is to stand out...I work for a Japanese company...I speak, read, & write the language...this is very learn-able...ask yourself how bad do you want it? if it's high then you have to work for it...but remember what I said...they will never be open to you... regardless...
OK. I'll admit that's not what I wanted to hear and I do like Japan a lot. I don't want kids,so that's one thing in my favour.
No disrespect,but have you considered that some of these people might just be prejudiced towards Americans? You'd be surprised,a bar in Germany actually banned Americans once. It's surprising the amount of racism towards Americans. I just took racism in my stride on holiday,whether I'd be able to do that all the time I don't know.
Go back an look at This is Japan Trailer an older video the link is the middle annotation an check out that video. I say that the school system/pre job system is teaching them to distance themselves from US (foreigners). I also had a very knowledgeable Japanese woman who admitted an spoke on things I speak on all the time...watch that video
@aKenChanFilm Well a lot of people,especially British people,don't like foreign countries,they end up moving back,I mean my parents lived in Australia for 2 years before I was born,and Japan isn't for everybody. I've only recently found out that it's the most expensive country.
@tokutom That's true moving is a big step for anyone, especially when it's something dealing with a new language/culture. Lucky me I had years of studies an research..but nothing can prepare you for the obvious...an that is that you ar nt generally liked here. And I am not saying this....you can ask them for yourself or come an find out. That being said doesn't mean you still can not have a ball...yea you can because there is so much to do...but at hat cost?
@tokutom Ys Tokyo, Japan is currently ranked #1 most expensive places to live...and trust this is very true.Sometimes I wonder how these teachers live. But credit to them because I am sure it takes a lot of budgeting.
lmfao white people stay getting their ass kicked when they are in foreign countries, even when I was in Brazil, I saw at least 5 of em get in fights with the locals just randomly.
Also I'm glad that you touched up on how foreigners are treated in japan. When i was younger I really thought that I can go to japan and live like I do here or better but shit don't fly like that in the real world. Even though it's possible to marry a Japanese woman I'm not going to do it because I want my children to grow up happy with grandparents on both sides that love them. Japanese AMERICAN? Maybe but not full blown japanese. I'm a family man and I cant hang with the bs.....
@smash44556677 Good post yea me and my wife sealed the deal after I met her dad and mom. And I can say they love me like there own its amazing. They are the best hands down... but i got lucky my wife isn't a robot, very smart an always open to learn different points if this wasn't the case we could not co-exist. As I'm big on respect, understanding, morals, loyality, an so on...
@smash44556677 It's funny you should say that. I was actually expecting this really racist country but I was pleasantly surprised. I only experienced racism a couple times when I was on my own including an old man and one place had a Japanese only sign. And they do have loads of Korean bands,Neko Jump who are Thai,seaA who are Singaporean and Monkey Magik and Himeka are actually white.
The temple next to the whore house cracked me the fuck up man XD
About the situation on the train...man I don't know I mean I wouldn't beat his ass like he was a dude in america but at the same time if your foot connects with my face in any kind of way i'm putting your ass in check, you feel me? Oh yeah and Club Chloe is on my list of places to go like shit! XD Keep up the good work man and stick with that lens and 1080p!
I feel you, but he had the right to fuck that guy up, not only did he get head kicked, but a face palm followed shortly after. Damn me if I allow that kind of disrespect to go un-checked. Thanks for your feedback though an I respect your view, you are better then me on this topic
I feel you, but he had the right to fuck that guy up, not only did he get head kicked, but a face palm followed shortly after. Damn me if I allow that kind of disrespect to go un-checked. Thanks for your feedback though an I respect your view, you are better then me on this topic
CONTINUED part 2 (LOL) ... I hate these short characters remaining stuff... Anyway At 28:12, Tell me if im wrong But I guess that they like Hip Hop/Rap ? Thats why they greet you? Maybe they thought you were a Rapper? Haha They looked like Cool Japanese people. At 28:14, did you say Eigo wo hanashimasu??
Those guys were cool, but always remember that if you meet a Japanese man or woman who hasn't left Japan then they're a robot an they will always see you as a gaijin. If if there hella cool or your hella cool, your just a hella cool gaijin. Stereotypes are major here damn near next level so yea, to them I probably was a Rapper, not to say there's anything wrong with it but I'm not a rapper lol.
CONTINUED,. .. At 21:51, HmM San Francisco.. I might check it out. Over here in Brooklyn theres this place called Williamsburg and its awesome! So many races and peaceful people, from Japanese, Chinese, Blacks, Latins and Whites. They be Jews and Hippies over here too.
I saw that Subway Fight before,. It was beast. And at the shit you said about people having sex on the train and nobody cares is true. I saw a video like that. About your question at 2:40, I would have done the same, LEAVE. They would've thrown me in prison if I hit back, because I'm not Japanese. At 12:20, In my hometown,(Bx, Ny) there be some stores that have their items outside for display, but nobody steals it because they have cameras recording. At 14:24, that seems like an awesome place.
The Japanese man kicked 1st, defending yourself is not against the law.
Thats cool, I made a mistake. You cn find places in the US however there well guarded lol. I meant how they just leave it there with the stock too! Exp. Shoes with the sizes under the display shoes lol unseen. No cameras no nothing. Same with food an so on.
Hmm,one thing,I like my Christmas in Britain. What is Christmas genuinely like in Japan? Does it just depend on what group you surround yourself with whether it's good or bad?
Also people out there I've had the Influenza type B for two weeks now so my response will be a bit slow till I get better
aKenChanFilm 1 day ago
I also see you wanted to be treated "differently" when you got to Japan, well you were treated differently. I think you wanted to be treated BETTER. But then again how bad did you have it here in the states? Not that bad according to yourself. You have me completely lost in your expectations of Japan. Don't get me wrong I like your videos and I'm not Japanese, I'm Vietnamese but when I go to Japan I have no visions of them treating me as an equal or any better than Americans already do.
kydrice 4 days ago
@kydrice I'll bite, although you made some good points I have heard these before. Facts still remain though, They wanted this change, it was them who removed all their samurai's an took the emperor's power away for a westernized system. They're choice to recall there military force. They can not protect their own country.
aKenChanFilm 1 day ago
@aKenChanFilm Actually, Western powers FORCED Japan to open up and trade internationally. They did not do it voluntarily. The Emperor has never had much power in Japan's history. Their emperors were more of a figurehead. Ever hear of the Shoguns? They were the true leaders. Had Oda Nobunaga not commited suicide then things might had been a lot different today. but when the Tokuwaga shogunate took over they closed off japan to foreigners.
kydrice 1 day ago
@aKenChanFilm Also again, it was never Japan's decision to abolish their military. After the dropping of two nukes, they surrendered unconditionally and General McArther drafted their constitution which bans them from ever having a standing military. You have right wing extremists in Japan who despises this.
kydrice 1 day ago
@aKenChanFilm In fact General McArthur was considered as "The American Shogun" and it was the first time in their entire history that a foreign power occupied them. MCArthur confiscated millions of Katanas some, hundreds of years old. McArthur basically brought Japan into the modern world.
kydrice 1 day ago
@kydrice The taxes that the Americans pay, my mom, my dad shit me, friends family, that goes here! (part of it does) They should show some damn respect because if America leaves this place then that's it...China will pledge war an they will take over Japan. What makes me angry is there is no reason for excuse. We are all human and bleed, shit, and die the same way
aKenChanFilm 1 day ago
@aKenChanFilm Yes true we are all humans but old customs die hard. America can't just up and leave Japan. Doing so would be a complete violation of the Japanese constitution who America was the one who drafted and forced the Japanese to accept without negotiation. China declaring war on Japan and invading is just something is not going to happen. Despite no standing military they do have the JSDF and Japan is still a nuclear power. Japan would obliterate Beijing before anything.
kydrice 1 day ago
@kydrice There is no need for this....if you remove all foreigners from this country it is a fact that the Japanese economy will collapse. All i am saying is show some damn respect. I learned their language (read, speak, and write) just like every other foreigner here. Pay taxes, follow the rules and contribute to this country man
aKenChanFilm 1 day ago
@aKenChanFilm You're absolutely right about this, remove all the foreigners and Japan will collapse. Even their government admits this. But what can you do in this situation? You just have to remember that Japan is not America. You could contribute and pay taxes but at the end of the day, you're a gaijin. America was found by immigrants and built by immigrants. Japan is a nation of Japanese people with immigrants. You're living on another world basically.
kydrice 1 day ago
@kydrice There is no excuse for my friends kids to be tormented here in Japan..This is bigger then some uploaded videos on Japan. I have to figure out as a damn father how to explain and teach my kid not to hate when he or she will be bullied daily at schools. I see it daily and it has to stop there is no excuse so stop making ones for them and help get the word out for CHANGE...
aKenChanFilm 1 day ago
@kydrice Done with this topic....enjoy my other vids man and thanks for taking the time out to drop your feelings on the subject. I am open for any debate...however it does not matter....this is a topic I will not and can not lose...trust me
aKenChanFilm 1 day ago
Also for Japan, a nation that has for the most part been very isolated from the rest of the world and has never been under foreign occupation in it's entire history, the concept of foreigners living in their country could still be seen as a very new thing. Imagine had America been 100% white people for their entire history and then one day foreigners start coming and living there, San Francisco wouldn't be the same I guarantee it.
kydrice 4 days ago
@kydrice Makes sense and on top of that culturally they value homogeneity and love to classify things. What is that common saying "hit the nail that sticks out?" Once you are identified as a foreigner no amount of language fluency, cultural/social awareness/immersion and years living there will make you "Japanese." The melting pot and treating everyone the same are western concepts. Some concepts we need to be careful when applying to other societies and then making judgements.
JinSage 1 day ago
@kydrice Certain situations "treating everyone the same" is bad. Imagine treating a senpai and kohai the same. Imagine treating your boss the same as another coworker by taking the best seat in a meeting or a taxi. Imagine a not using -chan or -san. If you acted this way you would be considered a social outcast or as my dad use to say like a wild animal from the jungle. If you don't know what these things are look them up.
JinSage 1 day ago
@JinSage I do not know what you're trying to tell me. I know all of these customs I'm not Japanese but I'm Vietnamese and we have a somewhat similar way to address people like the Japanese. I've never called for anyone to NOT use honorifics before.
kydrice 1 day ago
The mistake was that you assumed Japan and America were the same. America is a heterogeneous nation. When one thinks of an American he may at first think of a white guy but when he arrives it's a nation of many cultures. Japan is a homogenous nation. When one thinks of a Japanese, he'll think of a Japanese person and it won't matter if you run into a Mexican guy who speaks fluent Japanese, he's still a Mexican. So of course a city like San Francisco is going to be more open.
kydrice 4 days ago
finally ! a nigga wit swagg makin videos!
Pray4me23 6 days ago
... i dunno seems you should get yourself an iPhone .. for recording and quality
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... thats because san francisco is filled with satan worshipping sorcerers, yes they wanna talk to you, because they want your soul.and want the greatest chance to take it from you.
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you may have heard this before...or not at all...but I think you KINDA sound like the actor Chris Rock. Like if you started yelling or something, you might kinda sound like him..
Just my opinion though ._.
LittleMissDegrassi 1 week ago
I am a little stunned that something like that would happen in modern urban Japan. Anyhow, I am 6 foot 3 inches black (African American) 230 lb and can defend myself reasonably well and I would have to say that I would deny the temptation to have a confrontation. Why? Because he may have had a lethal object on him and that kid was/is frustrated and I’m pretty sure he wanted to beat up or kill someone especially a foreigner regardless of what you may or may not have done.
pr01123 3 weeks ago
Make your own mouthwash lol. A big ass glob of toothpaste and some water
bkskid 3 weeks ago
i think you should be careful not to annoy any local japanese gangsters. you dont have to be scared of them in order for them to hurt you. stay safe
fomiz 1 month ago
@fomiz I feel that man...but since a young age only person I ever feared was GOD...2nd to him would be HELL. Thanks an be safe as well
aKenChanFilm 1 month ago
Most of Japanese say Kawasaki is one of the most filthy and vulgar Japan's cities. So please don't think it as a typical city of Japan.
mitsubishi777 1 month ago
@mitsubishi777 True...but Shinjuku is worse...it has the red light district and other places are bad as well. This is one of the closes stations to me...but I live in Ota-Ku Tokyo Now Kawasaki...
aKenChanFilm 1 month ago
As a half Japanese person that was born in Japan but grew up in America I enjoy all your videos. God bless you Ken. tokyostormtrooper and akenChanFilm are the only accounts I watch whenever I am in a Japanese mood. Thanks for keeping it real.
CrowSenjiDSMK 1 month ago
@CrowSenjiDSMK
Thanks man
aKenChanFilm 1 month ago
@aKenChanFilm i subscribed man!
thanks for the wake up call...i mean japan is alot diff then i thought.
still nice though =)
1995yuda 6 days ago
@aKenChanFilm ho by the way,how come you have been in all this places?
i mean i'm gonna travel the world in 2 years or so,but it's gonna cost me..so are you rich,or just smart and found a way to see the world?
perhaps a job?
arigato!
1995yuda 6 days ago
oh yea bout the reverends they get your 60 dollars and then go duck off and fuck lil boys smh.
erdnola 1 month ago
So point of the video is that another country is no escape, and the grass is greener on the other side quote is a complete bullshit lie. For a while i grew kind of blinded by the allure of a foreign land i always had the doubts in my mind but for some reason they became masked by hope. I'm still going one day, but you have reopened my eyes to all the bullshit. Thank you for real bro and much love to you.
erdnola 1 month ago
@erdnola Yes that was the point...most people advertise this place as this escape haven for the masses and that is not true. It has it's good...but also it has it's bad...an there are a load of bad things going on here...but I encourage anyone an everyone to come find out for themselves.
aKenChanFilm 1 month ago
yo, if he would have kicked me like that he would have got the business.
i dont think any black guy would of took that kick, including you.
ReeseCam777 1 month ago
@ReeseCam777 yea that was wild....to kick someone is wild...an no I would not of let that fly without some type of discipline
aKenChanFilm 1 month ago
hmm what i wanna know is that does japanese people really hate all foreigners?? i mean Are they really that narrow minded?? i wanna live there badly too, but seems like it's gonna be difficult. do they hate chinese people?
superotakufan 1 month ago
@superotakufan well i "heard" they supposedly dislike the illegal Chinese immigrants but maybe if you are Chinese American it wont be sooooo bad. I hope not.
erdnola 1 month ago
Thanks for the video. I didn't have anyone move away from me on the trains while I was there but I did have a young guy run in to me @ Shibuya. We did the full 360 turn around state down and he moved on...but that was my only bad experience. If I knew the language I'm sure more was said about me but all in all I enjoyed my trip. I went solo 27 American. I'm going back in 2012. I'll holler at you if you're planning on staying through that time.
tr763 1 month ago
@tr763
Thanks for taking the time out to watch my video an for sharing your experience while visiting. However I can tell you only watched part 1 an not part 2. I can also tell this may be the only video of mines you watched. In pt. 2 I state towards the end that visiting an living here or anywhere is different. When I visited a new place or when anyone visits a new place they are to caught up in the NEW, the lights an the cultural difference...
aKenChanFilm 1 month ago
@tr763 It takes time for the NEW effects to wear off, I went on to say that it took me 4months to start seeing an paying attention. Because by that time I was comfortable, I knew my way around I was no longer a tourist. Now to answer that last part, which is in my videos... I live here, have a family, a kid on the way, own a condo, an work for a Japanese company, so i'll be here because this is my home. Thanks again for sharing an watch my other vids. Got some real fun ones on the way.
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@aKenChanFilm congrats man. I watched part 2. Love it. Thx and it puts things in to perspective when I go back...next time hopefully with a friend so that I can experience more...solo is a little different..so I didn't get to do as many things as I would have liked for security reasons. It sort of makes me wonder if all those trips in to the slot/gaming places was safe after all...
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tr763 1 month ago
You are an interesting fellow. I bet that if you were to go back to wherever the hell you are from, you would probably be a homeless bum. But in Japan, you can have money and women and a good life. Pretty sweet, hunh? So why the fuck do you complain about all kinds of nonsensical shit?
Chuschannel 1 month ago
@Chuschannel @Chuschannel lol looking at your comment history I am sure you wanted to call me a N*****. Now listen carefully as this N***** educates you. I am from Chicago I have two college degrees: IT & Aviation, I have 2 license: Flight License & my Japanese IT License, 1 Japanese Certificate; JLPT lvl2 (means I read, write, an speak Japanese on a college level). This means I am well qualified to live here, I've put in my work an it is paying off.
aKenChanFilm 1 month ago
@Chuschannel That's my intro. Now for the part that will piss you off. Who are you? What have you done? I am sure what I spend on my apt is more then your monthly salary. Can to compare? Shoots what I spend on my shoes is more then you make in a months of work. Actually wait what I spent yesterday on clothes is more then you make in a month if you work, believe me when I say that. Now grow some balls an vlog yourself or something an next time show some respect if you want respect
aKenChanFilm 1 month ago
@aKenChanFilm why did the guy n the train fight??
superotakufan 1 month ago
@aKenChanFilm If all that you have said about your background is true, then that is good for you man. All I was saying is, that obviously life in Japan is pretty good for you, otherwise, being the smart guy that you are, you would not be there, right? So maybe you should appreciate that life in Japan might be better than in the US.
Chuschannel 1 month ago
@Chuschannel When you can walk on your own two feet and present to the world yourself unfiltered and uncensored on youtube and then keep it 100% with viewers I might then, just listen to what you have to say. Until then, please refrain from spreading your cancer and tainting the comment section of a genuine individual who is trying to do a public service to individuals (mainly black males) wanting to move to Japan. Whatever hate you have belongs elsewhere, Mommy didn't hug you enough as a child?
voltbishop 1 month ago
Wow I wish there were more people vlogging like you This was a suggest video Glad I clicked Subscribed Best wishes for this new year
paulkn6 1 month ago
Real talk. But it still won't change my mind moving to Japan. Thank you for posting this, I'm gonna sub cause you da shit. Keep on doing what you do and tell it raw.
metronome087 1 month ago
Well, I'm already holding his leg why not punch him in the nuts.
bigdaddyquey 1 month ago
Since no one cared on the train, i would have choked the shit out of him..... Detroit stand up,
dragoon1023 1 month ago
@dragoon1023
lol thanks for coming through an supporting, make sure to suggest what you want to see in the next "this is japan episode 3" episode.
aKenChanFilm 1 month ago
@dragoon1023
On my youtube homepage
aKenChanFilm 1 month ago
great great video, make more of this JAPAN shit, fucking love it.
eplayersus 1 month ago
@eplayersus
Yea do so, look me up when you get here. Don't forget to make your suggestions on my homepage
an Thanks for the support
aKenChanFilm 1 month ago
Anyway, sorry about writing too much stuff here...I just wanted to say that everyone has to face some sort of challenges when going abroad, like me. Japan is no exception. That said, judging from my foreign friends' stories in Japan, I have to say with some jealousy that Japan is treating them better than the USA treated me : P Good luck man, I really hope that Japan becomes a better place for any kind of people to live and that you will have a better life here :]
theradicaltak 2 months ago
@theradicaltak And I can bet those people who made your life a living hell again where whites an no offense to them because I have some as friends but the truth is the truth. I do not Hate Japan, I simply want to erase this image of everything is better here, everything is easy here, girls are easy here, life is easy here..cause it's not...you have to work very hard here like anywhere an you have to be able to offer a skill to get by here...thanks for your feedback an stick around
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
And one more thing: getting bullied at school b/c you don't look Japanese isn't just Japan's problem...unfortunately that's what can be happening everywhere in the world, even in the USA, albeit to a lesser extent (my friend, Asian American, was treated as an alien when she went to school on the East Coast). One last thing, as you already noticed, I think it's always a mistake to go to any foreign country thinking you'll be "treated as a superstar." It only shows you think your country is better
theradicaltak 2 months ago
@theradicaltak Yes this is done to the extreme here in Japan. I know this...In Japan if you are a mixed kid you are limited to what you can be when you grow up....some Jobs like Politics, Police, Fireman, Train Conductor, Pilot an much more are not accessible to mixed kids...these are facts. Where as again in America as long as you speak the language everything is accessible to you..big difference. Sadly if you don't look Japanese an was born here you will never be treated like a
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
@theradicaltak You will never be treated like a Japanese..An as for your friend...no offense to whites...I have friends of all colors, but facts are facts I can bet my LIFE that all the people who teased her where white...Blacks, Spanish, and majorities do not do this because we know how it is to be singled out...sadly this is the case when dealing with MOST whites...there are some who think outside of the box...but rare to find
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
I don't wanna talk too much about my experience in the States since it wasn't as nice as I expected, so let's move on. I love people like you who want to live in Japan and make some nice contributions, but it's also true that there are lots of foreigners doing horrible things in Japan, which lead the Japanese to be cautious about foreigners, regardless of race. I've seen two videos of British or Australian dudes making fun of the Japanese in public or throwing others' bikes around on the streets
theradicaltak 2 months ago
@theradicaltak Yes this is true, but a lot of foreigners do horrible things everywhere. Why judge all of ones faults? This is a problem here in this country. Japanese do not care to learn, so they believe what the majority believe an this is just bad....Most the people here are taught not to think for themselves an to follow the crowd where as in America we are taught to be different, be a individual, be a leader...not the case here
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
As a Japanese person, I respect you for your honest view on my country. Let me say an opinion I gained through interaction with lots of foreigners. Yes, I understand that foreigners in Japan feel they aren't accepted into the society, but many of your criticisms towards Japan can actually be true for other countries from the viewpoint of Japanese (or Asian) people trying to live there. That's what I felt when I went to California. American male students didn't seem to see me as one of them.
theradicaltak 2 months ago
@theradicaltak 1st glad we can have a peaceful debat on the topic. Let me start by saying when you use say "feel like we aren't accepted" is off a bit. Its not a feeling its a fact. I loved this country thats why I studied an learned Japanese, did tons of research, took tons of classes in college about business an cultural differences + visited a lot. I did not wake up an decide to move here. I worked hard an losing my career job in America made me work harder. I say that to say
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
@theradicaltak I say that to say, that this place regardless of the studying, hard work and preparation you are still treated like crap here. These are facts not feelings, America is a lot different...if you speak the language for the most part no one cares, because we see so many different people on the nor. and because we'll it's home of the free anyone can come there an be anything they want to be...Here that is not the case, again this is a Fact not a Feeling
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
But I don't know what to do now, because you're saying they don't like us there now I may not wanna go there in the Near future the lord willing, I don't wanna go to a place that Iam not wanted at,
ChariotMan7 2 months ago
@ChariotMan7
you can still have fun, an find chicks or friends
But you have to speak the language.
Its not like the other channels say it is. Far worse then the racism in America
Bu visit an see for yourself.
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
@aKenChanFilm Oh Hell no Son, Worse then the USA, that's not good and the USA is a Pretty Racist PLace, Nah nevermind I might just check out the Countries in Europe instead.
ChariotMan7 2 months ago
@ChariotMan7 Yea but still you have to come at least check it out...feel me? look me up if you decide to do so
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
@aKenChanFilm Alright Bet.
ChariotMan7 2 months ago
if anyone wants to mess with your kid we'll all back him/her up!! :O)
i just met a girl here that lived all her life in japan as a half mexican half japanese girl. she seemed quite normal and happy, but i really want to ask her about her experiences!!
i'm at work but i'm listening to as many videos of yours as i can!! i'll have to re-watch at home!! hehe
TheMexicanGaysha 2 months ago
@TheMexicanGaysha
Yea man no doubt
Same goes for you an yours...Yea ask her how she was treated, an let me know what she says. Thanks for the post an for the support.
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
Man this video was raw! Yo ken, I seriously think your videos in about 2-4 months should be made into a movie. THIS IS HANDS DOWN the most interesting mini documentary I've seen. You present the facts in such amazing ways and you never,ever censor anything. Your ability to give your unique point of view without diluting it is why I keep coming back keep up the amazing work. I look forward to future videos.
voltbishop 2 months ago
@voltbishop
we here man, they can't hide me forever. Thanks for coming through an showing support
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
thanks for this, keep making more informative videos. could you tell me about how your in-laws accepted you, a black man, in their family. And have you read this book called black passenger, yellow cab?
romeosteele2001 2 months ago
@romeosteele2001
They're great people I look at them like my own family. I got luky honestly, last Japanese chick I was with her family denied us! Her mom an dad said if she was going to date outside the race that it should be a white man.
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
also about the bank card. When i got to japan 6 months ago I knew no Japanese but I was still allowed to make an account..All i needed was a ハンコ and 1000 yen. Thats strange that the branch you applied at required that.
Antboss76 2 months ago
@Antboss76
yea what bank you open up at? I know I needed a stamp..able to speak Japanese because you need to talk to the rep. and sign the papers in Japanese lol this is UFJ they won't have it any other way...but if it's Citi Bank then Japanese is not that serious
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
@aKenChanFilm at UFJ, but i had someone with me that knew japanese so yea
Antboss76 2 months ago
@Antboss76
Aw nice, my wife told me you speak to them an went shopping looool , i was in tgere repeating myself a lot
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
I wish somebody would kick me in the face. My high school power clinging strength would initiate and the guy would be instantly thrown threw the roof.
Antboss76 2 months ago
@Antboss76 lol yea it would....
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
I LIKE THIS DUDE VIDEOS HE DONT KISS ASS HE SAY IT LIKE IT IS!!!!
gta440 2 months ago
@gta440
Hey man appreciate that.., I do this for yall out there, let the truth be known
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
IT WOULD BE FIGHT MODE ON SIGHT!!!!
gta440 2 months ago
@gta440
Tell me about, 'ol boy would of got whipped from one end of the train to the other end. Lol
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
someone kick me in the face, i would stab him. lets see if his marital arts is stab proof
AlphaDrama 2 months ago
@AlphaDrama
Lol nah...I don't believe there stab proof, unless they leveled up an have the stab proof achievement unlocked.
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
LOL this video is funny, r.i.p. tokyo swan and welcome aKenChanFilm
ShaWuTheAssassin 2 months ago
@ShaWuTheAssassin
Welcome, kick off your shoes an relax cause I have tons of more vids in the works
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
if someone kicked me in my face like that they're getting decimated
dopeboyhero 2 months ago
@dopeboyhero lol....
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
Nothing to be afraid of, yet people get their ass whipped on the trains and nobody cares.
thepostfk 2 months ago
@thepostfk
hahahahaha looooool...only kicks you should fear at the moment
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
really enjoy your vids and your commentaries. i think it's always going to be difficult for foreigners anywhere in the world who move to another country to really feel like you're part of the culture and you belong there. it's just never going to happen, but you gotta do what you have to do to live your life.
DrJeepney 2 months ago
@DrJeepney
Yea tis is true, i co-sign this
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
hahaha! dude that's exactly what I did! I jumped out of my window and went to Japan. I had three reservations in Tokyo. ounce i got there they all turned me away giving me a dirty look. Their excuse was" NO AMERICANS" ~~~~
FASTMOVINGBROOK 2 months ago
@FASTMOVINGBROOK ~~~~~~but I already told them over the Internet I was American and I told them about only having a visitors visa and they said that was OK. damn by the end I was sick, crying and pleading with them to give me a chance and with no emotion they said "the door is right there,you have to leave Japan" Now I'm really pissed because I tried really hard and xenophobes got the best of me. So I know what your talking about for sure!
BEST LUCK BROTHER!
FASTMOVINGBROOK 2 months ago
@FASTMOVINGBROOK
You mean as far as work? Can you explain again that situation in details, either here on in PM? I would like to see if I can help. I've heard from other foreigners who came here thinking the school sponsors visa's or reinverses airfare, or that it would be a one on one interview only to find out that its a group interview, they don't reinverse your airfare and they don't provide visa sponsorship! Crazy right? Thats why I studied an came here to work IT.
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
@aKenChanFilm I don't even know what happened.
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FASTMOVINGBROOK 2 months ago
I got a longboard skate board. can I just bring in with me or is there a place I can put it?
MrJapanDreamer 2 months ago
@MrJapanDreamer
don't know what you mean really, but I board here on my board so should be okay
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
@aKenChanFilm
sorry, I mean can I bring it in a store with me or should I put it with the bikes
MrJapanDreamer 2 months ago
@MrJapanDreamer
Should be no problem, I bring my board many places.
some high end shopping places will hold the board same goes with the movies
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
Nice bro.
TheDjDroof 2 months ago
@TheDjDroof
Thanks man...hope you enjoy the channel
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
you say that a new person there needs to speak some japanese, how much should i know to be able to get an english teaching job? like intermediate bc that language is HAAAARD. I just want to go there bc the economy here in the states is SHIT. I also heard white guys get hired to teach before us blacks (no surprise) is that true? YO MAKE MORE VIDS LIKE THIS, THIS IS SOME REAL SHIT, and i want to prepare mentally before going there. Most of the other youtubers in japan on some lalaland shit it seem
jusblaze99 2 months ago
@jusblaze99 Yes whites do get jobs easier then blacks....with teaching it's more of a image thing here. You have to understand that looks/age is very important here. That being said for teaching jobs the look is usually tall, pale skin, eye color (green/blue) blond hair, & red lips...these is what they show on teaching websites...all over trains an so on. For blacks...Bold hair...no facial hair, thin lips, tall, great shape, touched up eye browns and sometimes eye color...wow right?
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
@jusblaze99 You can not be old in Japan an get a job this goes for even them as they go for the young look in these companies...unless your connected or high ranked ;) Ummm But it is still possible...most of the managers of these English Companies are white men who lived here 8years an moved up to the position...so yea lol it will be hard because the blacks I noticed working for these big name schools here fit the description below 1, and 2 they are complete sellouts...an that's another story
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
@jusblaze99 Japanese is very important now, because this place is over-runned with foreigners. Everywhere people are leaving because of the situation at home. So you lose coming here..because they know your situation, an they know you wanna live here an chase their women...they know this. So they can get over on you in these school systems! you have to be careful an check the wages...because on avg. schools pay around 2,500 a month..most companies try to stick you with 1,500 a month an same work
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
@aKenChanFilm
DAMN.... yeah i figured since the economy was bad more ppl would be headed there but shit- thats some cold hard reality right there ya just typed....
jusblaze99 2 months ago
@jusblaze99 The more Japanese you know the easier it is to stand out...I work for a Japanese company...I speak, read, & write the language...this is very learn-able...ask yourself how bad do you want it? if it's high then you have to work for it...but remember what I said...they will never be open to you... regardless...
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
OK. I'll admit that's not what I wanted to hear and I do like Japan a lot. I don't want kids,so that's one thing in my favour.
No disrespect,but have you considered that some of these people might just be prejudiced towards Americans? You'd be surprised,a bar in Germany actually banned Americans once. It's surprising the amount of racism towards Americans. I just took racism in my stride on holiday,whether I'd be able to do that all the time I don't know.
tokutom 2 months ago
@tokutom
Go back an look at This is Japan Trailer an older video the link is the middle annotation an check out that video. I say that the school system/pre job system is teaching them to distance themselves from US (foreigners). I also had a very knowledgeable Japanese woman who admitted an spoke on things I speak on all the time...watch that video
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
omg,i was in stitches when they had a temple right next to prostitutes! Obviously it's so they can cleanse their soul or something! rofl
tokutom 2 months ago
I'm lucky in a way to have all this background information that other people who didn't like Japan might not have had.
tokutom 2 months ago 2
@tokutom
For example? Fill me in
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
@aKenChanFilm Well a lot of people,especially British people,don't like foreign countries,they end up moving back,I mean my parents lived in Australia for 2 years before I was born,and Japan isn't for everybody. I've only recently found out that it's the most expensive country.
tokutom 2 months ago
@tokutom That's true moving is a big step for anyone, especially when it's something dealing with a new language/culture. Lucky me I had years of studies an research..but nothing can prepare you for the obvious...an that is that you ar nt generally liked here. And I am not saying this....you can ask them for yourself or come an find out. That being said doesn't mean you still can not have a ball...yea you can because there is so much to do...but at hat cost?
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
@tokutom Ys Tokyo, Japan is currently ranked #1 most expensive places to live...and trust this is very true.Sometimes I wonder how these teachers live. But credit to them because I am sure it takes a lot of budgeting.
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
They must think everyone's making a documentary!
tokutom 2 months ago
@tokutom lol they probably do
Part 2 is at 65% gosh uploading takes forever because its a 30minute video in full 1080p 7gigs lol
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
lmfao white people stay getting their ass kicked when they are in foreign countries, even when I was in Brazil, I saw at least 5 of em get in fights with the locals just randomly.
DBlockn05 2 months ago 2
@DBlockn05
lol....well hey you run your mouth back it...
Sub. to your channel to show support...ake sure you thumbs up this playa an show support....pt. 2 uploading now so check by for that
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
Also I'm glad that you touched up on how foreigners are treated in japan. When i was younger I really thought that I can go to japan and live like I do here or better but shit don't fly like that in the real world. Even though it's possible to marry a Japanese woman I'm not going to do it because I want my children to grow up happy with grandparents on both sides that love them. Japanese AMERICAN? Maybe but not full blown japanese. I'm a family man and I cant hang with the bs.....
smash44556677 2 months ago
@smash44556677 Good post yea me and my wife sealed the deal after I met her dad and mom. And I can say they love me like there own its amazing. They are the best hands down... but i got lucky my wife isn't a robot, very smart an always open to learn different points if this wasn't the case we could not co-exist. As I'm big on respect, understanding, morals, loyality, an so on...
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
@smash44556677 It's funny you should say that. I was actually expecting this really racist country but I was pleasantly surprised. I only experienced racism a couple times when I was on my own including an old man and one place had a Japanese only sign. And they do have loads of Korean bands,Neko Jump who are Thai,seaA who are Singaporean and Monkey Magik and Himeka are actually white.
tokutom 2 months ago
The temple next to the whore house cracked me the fuck up man XD
About the situation on the train...man I don't know I mean I wouldn't beat his ass like he was a dude in america but at the same time if your foot connects with my face in any kind of way i'm putting your ass in check, you feel me? Oh yeah and Club Chloe is on my list of places to go like shit! XD Keep up the good work man and stick with that lens and 1080p!
smash44556677 2 months ago
@smash44556677
I'll do a video on that club for you.
I feel you, but he had the right to fuck that guy up, not only did he get head kicked, but a face palm followed shortly after. Damn me if I allow that kind of disrespect to go un-checked. Thanks for your feedback though an I respect your view, you are better then me on this topic
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
@smash44556677
I'll do a video on that club for you.
I feel you, but he had the right to fuck that guy up, not only did he get head kicked, but a face palm followed shortly after. Damn me if I allow that kind of disrespect to go un-checked. Thanks for your feedback though an I respect your view, you are better then me on this topic
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
CONTINUED part 2 (LOL) ... I hate these short characters remaining stuff... Anyway At 28:12, Tell me if im wrong But I guess that they like Hip Hop/Rap ? Thats why they greet you? Maybe they thought you were a Rapper? Haha They looked like Cool Japanese people. At 28:14, did you say Eigo wo hanashimasu??
TeriyakiShogun 2 months ago
@TeriyakiShogun
Those guys were cool, but always remember that if you meet a Japanese man or woman who hasn't left Japan then they're a robot an they will always see you as a gaijin. If if there hella cool or your hella cool, your just a hella cool gaijin. Stereotypes are major here damn near next level so yea, to them I probably was a Rapper, not to say there's anything wrong with it but I'm not a rapper lol.
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
@TeriyakiShogun
As for what I said
英語をじょうずね！means your English is very good !
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
CONTINUED,. .. At 21:51, HmM San Francisco.. I might check it out. Over here in Brooklyn theres this place called Williamsburg and its awesome! So many races and peaceful people, from Japanese, Chinese, Blacks, Latins and Whites. They be Jews and Hippies over here too.
TeriyakiShogun 2 months ago
@TeriyakiShogun
Never been there, but now I plan on seeing for myself.
An yea the Bay is a good place, good look. Kudos
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
I saw that Subway Fight before,. It was beast. And at the shit you said about people having sex on the train and nobody cares is true. I saw a video like that. About your question at 2:40, I would have done the same, LEAVE. They would've thrown me in prison if I hit back, because I'm not Japanese. At 12:20, In my hometown,(Bx, Ny) there be some stores that have their items outside for display, but nobody steals it because they have cameras recording. At 14:24, that seems like an awesome place.
TeriyakiShogun 2 months ago
@TeriyakiShogun
Then your a better man then me
I am all about respect, show to receive
The Japanese man kicked 1st, defending yourself is not against the law.
Thats cool, I made a mistake. You cn find places in the US however there well guarded lol. I meant how they just leave it there with the stock too! Exp. Shoes with the sizes under the display shoes lol unseen. No cameras no nothing. Same with food an so on.
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
Hmm,one thing,I like my Christmas in Britain. What is Christmas genuinely like in Japan? Does it just depend on what group you surround yourself with whether it's good or bad?
tokutom 2 months ago
@tokutom
O yea stay where you are for Christmas lol
pretty lame here, as all the other foreign holidays are. I will do a video on this .
An idea for starters They buy huge buckets of KFC an shop on christmas day lol really lame an ass backwards
aKenChanFilm 2 months ago
Hahaa that kick was epic!
tokutom 2 months ago
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