From The Bronx NY "Japanese strange character". 08/21/'08 ニューヨーク ブロンクスより「日本人の変な性質」。０８年８月２１日

[rucheombura]

I think that actually a lot of Japanese have a lot of shy persons(〃▽〃)

I might be one person in that surely.

[oborogin]

Thanks for the comment buddy!

Yeah!

We are shy in a way. Is it connected with nationality?

Anyway, sometimes we need to more active right?

Let's hang in there!!

Have a good weekend!

[acromel]

Interesting observation. Makes sense; nobody likes that kind of public embarrassment. I wouldn't want to face an angry obaasan!

Why is that that the chikans are tolerated though? Surely that kind of behaviour would override the tendency to not want to stand out?

As a Westerner I couldn't stand by and let that kind of thing happen. Hell, I'd really struggle with not giving them a slap or dragging them to a police station!

[oborogin]

Thank you for the comment. Recently I'm scared of Obaasans.

You know what, about that behavior of Chikans itself is gloomy.

And I think it is indicating Japanese "secretive" aspect,

I am ashamed of that part as Japanese.

In that sense, we need to express our mind more clearly.

[ElevenColors]

Interesting explanation. I have not heard that one before.

[oborogin]

Thanks ma~n!

Actually, in many case, the behind of "Japanese behavior", there are some reasons I think.

Mostly, I guess that those of reasons are strange for "Gaijin san".

But, it is the Japanese culture ne...

Anyway, have a good weekend buddy!

[ericsurf6]

I like your Vlogs, and you make some excellent points. Thanks for helping me to understand the Japanese mind set. I would like to meet you some day in person.

[oborogin]

Thank you for the comment always!

I really appreciate it ma~n.

I also want to meet you, maybe when I get back to Japan next time.

I am looking forward to seeing you in the near future buddy!

Once again, thanks a lot your kind comment.

Have a good weekend!!

[Gueran1]

I woke up cranky this morning for whatever reason.. Then I started to watch your videos while preparing coffee..

and they put me in a Good frame of mind..I am wide awake, optimistic and ready for my day.

You are doing Great Work!!

[oborogin]

Thanks buddy!

You praised my vid a lot.

I am really glad that if my vids  will work something optimistic for you.

THanks again.

Have a good weekend!!

[kansaiPJ]

I must admit that sometimes, when I don't wanna give up a seat, I pretend to sleep in my seat as well!

;-)

[oborogin]

I am also doing as well ma~n.

It can't be helped when we are exhausted.

Have a good one!!

[TkyoSam]

っさけなババ！

hahaha, you tell them to sit the f*** down, lol

[oborogin]

Ye~,buddy!!

Thanks ma~n.

I think so too.

Next time, I am gonna say like that.

Have a good one!!

[iluvwine13]

sometimes, people just can't accept a good deed. You try to do the right thing and you get burned. Its the thought that counts! Have a good one!

[oborogin]

Thanks Buddy!

It is so hard to explain by limited explanation on YT.

But, some of non Japanese people who are living in japan curious about that issue.

So, I wanna talk about this thing.

Actually, not everyone though, I have a impression that most of people who are in NY and using the subway are really nice & kind to old people in the subway.

The kindness really heals my heart anyway.

Especially, in this huge city.