Japan is where my eyes where opened to just how I was truly being mistreated in America. It is also where saw what our media was for what it truly is a mass propaganda and lying machine to blind the masses from the truth. In Japan I was treated as a man and not a black man (criminal) like here in the US. It was a true life altering experience that I will never forget, and I say thanks to the people of Japan for opening my eyes to the truth and for making me feel more at home than I do in the US
Now that I think about it, I did meet African manual laborers living in Japan. One of them called out to me as I passed by on the street, thinking I was from the Ivory Coast as were they. I told them, no, I was was just a tourist from the U.S.
The friends I stayed with were in the U.S. military; I stayed with them on the base. I stayed there for 5 weeks on my first trip and 3 weeks on my second.
Definitely learn some Japanese language if you can. It helps.
I've been to Japan twice, though both trips were back in '93 and '94. I haven't been back since, though I have visited other countries.
As a black male, I've experienced very friendly Japanese and those who were largely indifferent to me. I can't say I've experienced any overt racism in Japan but, then again, if I could read people's minds... well, who's to say.
Staying with friends is definitely the best way to see Japan. That's what I did.
Once you are in everything is generally straightforward, as most of the signs there have English translations or symbols that anyone can understand. Also many people there know basic English too, so you will be ok.
GeorgeL pretty much hit up all the major points. Japan's cost of living was always higher than that of the States. You mentioned that you have friends in Tokyo, I would suggest that you stay with one of them if you are able to. If you can get the address of where you are going to stay, that will help a bit on the small form that you have to fill out to get past customs. Japan is very easy to get into as long as you have a passport as George said.
@spec6635 Thanks for posting your insight. Working on my saving for going to Japan. Passport I will have very soon. If you have any other suggestions please fill free to express them. Thank you
If you have a US passport, you can stay for up to 90 days as a tourist without getting a special VISA. You can't work there though (sadly, the USA doesn't have working holidays with Japan like other countries do). The yen is very powerful in comparison to the dollar these days, so I'd suggest counting the money that you need, multiply that by 4/3 (1 USD is about 75 yen; the standard is supposed to be 100 yen = $1 USD), then double it to be safe; add the flight on top of that.
@GS350JPN Hey there, Been awhile since I did a video update. I been talking to some friends and I want t learn more Japanese. Good to hear from you and keep up the good work with those videos.
Japan is where my eyes where opened to just how I was truly being mistreated in America. It is also where saw what our media was for what it truly is a mass propaganda and lying machine to blind the masses from the truth. In Japan I was treated as a man and not a black man (criminal) like here in the US. It was a true life altering experience that I will never forget, and I say thanks to the people of Japan for opening my eyes to the truth and for making me feel more at home than I do in the US
h2opower 1 month ago
Now that I think about it, I did meet African manual laborers living in Japan. One of them called out to me as I passed by on the street, thinking I was from the Ivory Coast as were they. I told them, no, I was was just a tourist from the U.S.
The friends I stayed with were in the U.S. military; I stayed with them on the base. I stayed there for 5 weeks on my first trip and 3 weeks on my second.
Definitely learn some Japanese language if you can. It helps.
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I've been to Japan twice, though both trips were back in '93 and '94. I haven't been back since, though I have visited other countries.
As a black male, I've experienced very friendly Japanese and those who were largely indifferent to me. I can't say I've experienced any overt racism in Japan but, then again, if I could read people's minds... well, who's to say.
Staying with friends is definitely the best way to see Japan. That's what I did.
hendrsb33 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
I went to expedia and got a package, hotel plus round trip $1,500 my whole trip $2,500
Yeah Tokyo is expensive I went to some clubs it was like 3000 yen = like $40
Don't buy any clothes I paid $60 for some Walmart brand black sweat Pants!
MQROBSON1 2 months ago
And if you can stay at Tobu hotel in Shibuya. The rooms are small, but the hotel is right up the street from the famous crossing.
MQROBSON1 2 months ago
@MQROBSON1 the rooms at the hotel price within reason?
applenewton00 2 months ago
I did not know the language prior to my visit to Tokyo. I was there only for vacation.
How long do you plan on visiting Tokyo?
MQROBSON1 2 months ago
If you have any ?s just ask.
MQROBSON1 3 months ago
@MQROBSON1 did you know the language prior before visiting Japan?
applenewton00 3 months ago
@applenewton00 I plan to be over there indefinitely
applenewton00 2 months ago
I went to Tokyo in April don't worry about the race thing have fun like I did
I was there by myself and didn't know anyone in the country or city and I met new people.
But I will tell you this your going to get stared at so be prepared.
MQROBSON1 3 months ago
Once you are in everything is generally straightforward, as most of the signs there have English translations or symbols that anyone can understand. Also many people there know basic English too, so you will be ok.
spec6635 4 months ago
GeorgeL pretty much hit up all the major points. Japan's cost of living was always higher than that of the States. You mentioned that you have friends in Tokyo, I would suggest that you stay with one of them if you are able to. If you can get the address of where you are going to stay, that will help a bit on the small form that you have to fill out to get past customs. Japan is very easy to get into as long as you have a passport as George said.
spec6635 4 months ago
@spec6635 Thanks for posting your insight. Working on my saving for going to Japan. Passport I will have very soon. If you have any other suggestions please fill free to express them. Thank you
applenewton00 4 months ago
If you have a US passport, you can stay for up to 90 days as a tourist without getting a special VISA. You can't work there though (sadly, the USA doesn't have working holidays with Japan like other countries do). The yen is very powerful in comparison to the dollar these days, so I'd suggest counting the money that you need, multiply that by 4/3 (1 USD is about 75 yen; the standard is supposed to be 100 yen = $1 USD), then double it to be safe; add the flight on top of that.
GeorgeLRockwell87 4 months ago
@GeorgeLRockwell87 Just my suggestion though; I'm no expert or travel agent.
GeorgeLRockwell87 4 months ago
@GeorgeLRockwell87 thats great information and very helpful.
applenewton00 4 months ago
What's up?
GS350JPN 4 months ago
@GS350JPN Hey there, Been awhile since I did a video update. I been talking to some friends and I want t learn more Japanese. Good to hear from you and keep up the good work with those videos.
applenewton00 4 months ago