hi! i'm an exchange student from japan. i go to american high school. i feel same with you. because when i walk holl way in my high school, some students say" oh! Japanese!!" ii want them to say my name. i think it is same thing with you. gaijin is your complex. huh? my complex is Japanese. i like Japan. but i don't want them to say japanese! i want them to see as a same person!
hi!! i'm an exchange student from japan. i stay in USA. when i am walking in shopping moll, some people say oh!! Chinese!! i like china. but my feeling is not good. i think if i were you, i feel same.
Ok, well.. this really applies to any foreign country. Every country I've visited there has been a "Gaigin" complex. Are they tourists? Are they students on visas? Are they residents? You never really know. You just have to remain open and ready to communicate with everyone. Even if you're "unique."
i grew up in japan as kid so i know exactly what u saying about "gaijin complex" and actually it's much better now, when i there 13 yrs ago. i was treated like movie star. i stood out so much everywhere and everyday..
gaijin, gaikokujin, I really don't care what people call me as long as the tone & context aren't rude. People are rarely rude here if they can avoid it.
Japan is really what you make of it. I've been here seven months, speak only a little bit of the language, have the 'gaijin complex' described in this video, and most other gaijin seem to have a strange fascination with me too. They insist on knowing my story, which as an American, I have no problem talking about myself and gladly indulge them. They're often disappointed. When little kids stare at me, I make faces at them and when they smile, it makes me happy.
About discrimination, I think you cant expect much in country side. Even in the US, Midwest is basically all white and if will receive some gaijin reception as well. Another thing is that it shows how much foreigners and native are not interacting.
I lived in Japan for 16 months and hated it. The "gaijin" comments, the staring, pointing, all of it was horrible. There is a difference between being "educated" and being "smart". While Japanese may be smart in terms of technology and so on, they are not very educated. That is, they know nothing about the rest of the world, nor do they no how to treat foreigners. To sum up, Japanese people are idiots and deserve solitary confinement on their little island.
You are so right about the "gaijin complex." I just got back from 2 years is rural Japan, and everytime I saw another gaijin I would spent the rest of the week doing detective work, trying to find out who they were.
interesting comments... am moving to japan, and you've summed up my thought on "other gaijin" quite well! and they have tap-dancing bars? Japan is one weird place!
(my comment cont.) But my beef was mainly with other dudes, I was looking at them like "they just here tryin to get lucky with Japanese chicks" but then the next minute I'd be makin eyes at some high school girls so I guess I wasn't much different :) (I was in high school at the time just for your information)
This is interesting. I lived in Japan for a year, going back in two weeks, and I know exactly how you felt about "gaijin". I always felt a sort of resentment to other gaijin, and would always question what they were doing there. I didn't live in Tokyo, I lived in Kitakyushu which had an even fewer number of foreigners
a) I hope you got there in the early am to figure it out, but Tsukiji is the area not just one single market. More like a lot of little businesses set up around the docks where the fishing boats come in.
b) Most lose "Gaijin" complexes after about 2-3 years living here. Most stated reason: the novelty of it wears off.
I did go early enough I actually made a video if you wanted to check it out called "Tsukiji Fish Market" It was great. I saw the other shops you were talking about. I have pretty much gotten over the Gaijin complexes since I have a better understanding of Japan and the culture. Thanks for the comment!
i love you har -- you're interesting and informative and answer weird question, ahah @ slow motion talking -- ahah i was in Japan for a bit and i know what that article means :/ those ads are soooooo cute except for the last one
wow, you dance very well, that looked very fun :) anyways i have been watching your videos and i am very interested in japan myself, well keep up the good work -does a little dance-
It almost scared me when I saw the tag "dancing". I was sooooooo hoping you hadn't resorted to dancing for "us". Very nice to see that it was you dancing for you (if that makes sense). Looking forward to the fish market (without the smells =)). Thanks again for a fun post.
WOW thank you very very much for wanna to check out the fishmarket, and I'm truly sorry that you have to get up at 4.30 in the morning but I think you're great doing this for us, Tubers!!
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kelumchathura15 1 year ago
I think she just liked large penises!
mouatazhesham 1 year ago
oh no! fred invaded your video while you were talking about the fish market! i wasn't fast enough!
Cronosilver 1 year ago
gaijin is not derogatory term
procomania 2 years ago
your really cute that's awsome you live out there always wanted to go. Holla atcha boy
Iamapieceofshit187 3 years ago
how is japan? is it worth living there for a year? i really want to go.
Josephmgo 3 years ago
hi! i'm an exchange student from japan. i go to american high school. i feel same with you. because when i walk holl way in my high school, some students say" oh! Japanese!!" ii want them to say my name. i think it is same thing with you. gaijin is your complex. huh? my complex is Japanese. i like Japan. but i don't want them to say japanese! i want them to see as a same person!
naoimis 3 years ago
hi!! i'm an exchange student from japan. i stay in USA. when i am walking in shopping moll, some people say oh!! Chinese!! i like china. but my feeling is not good. i think if i were you, i feel same.
naoimis 3 years ago
Ok, well.. this really applies to any foreign country. Every country I've visited there has been a "Gaigin" complex. Are they tourists? Are they students on visas? Are they residents? You never really know. You just have to remain open and ready to communicate with everyone. Even if you're "unique."
ProfessorStoney 4 years ago
tap dancers of the world are united!
hepcat01 4 years ago
i grew up in japan as kid so i know exactly what u saying about "gaijin complex" and actually it's much better now, when i there 13 yrs ago. i was treated like movie star. i stood out so much everywhere and everyday..
shouwa52 4 years ago
Lol
TruVandal 4 years ago
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haha gaizin complex!!! then get a hell out of my country white stinking beast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
gorokusa 4 years ago
You'er the one who need get out of Japan.
Dude, I can't understand why you can make that kind of comment while your girlfriend is from New Zealand.
I'm ashamed to see a maniac like you, having the same nationality as mine.
sjtaku 4 years ago 3
All are gaijin.
It is simple.
Color is not related.
white doesn't like it.
fufufu
CKchecker 4 years ago
kewlness... ^^ omoshiroi! and the tap dancing thing rocked!
n3ophy 4 years ago
gaijin, gaikokujin, I really don't care what people call me as long as the tone & context aren't rude. People are rarely rude here if they can avoid it.
123octopus 4 years ago 2
Japan is really what you make of it. I've been here seven months, speak only a little bit of the language, have the 'gaijin complex' described in this video, and most other gaijin seem to have a strange fascination with me too. They insist on knowing my story, which as an American, I have no problem talking about myself and gladly indulge them. They're often disappointed. When little kids stare at me, I make faces at them and when they smile, it makes me happy.
123octopus 4 years ago 3
About discrimination, I think you cant expect much in country side. Even in the US, Midwest is basically all white and if will receive some gaijin reception as well. Another thing is that it shows how much foreigners and native are not interacting.
tommasi 4 years ago
Gaijin is not a discriminatory language
procojr 4 years ago 3
I lived in Japan for 16 months and hated it. The "gaijin" comments, the staring, pointing, all of it was horrible. There is a difference between being "educated" and being "smart". While Japanese may be smart in terms of technology and so on, they are not very educated. That is, they know nothing about the rest of the world, nor do they no how to treat foreigners. To sum up, Japanese people are idiots and deserve solitary confinement on their little island.
lazloandlund 4 years ago
I think we all know why you had a shit time in Japan. because you're an insufferable cvnt.
schattenjedi 4 years ago
enjoy japan
myshavenhaven 5 years ago
You are so right about the "gaijin complex." I just got back from 2 years is rural Japan, and everytime I saw another gaijin I would spent the rest of the week doing detective work, trying to find out who they were.
kotasHQ 5 years ago
interesting comments... am moving to japan, and you've summed up my thought on "other gaijin" quite well! and they have tap-dancing bars? Japan is one weird place!
davidblenheim 5 years ago
Nice introspection. Was the Tap at "November 11"? In a former life I lived down the alley across the street.
gambatte1 5 years ago
Love your vlogs, love the ads at the end... Intresting non the less.
BeautifulCaius 5 years ago
(my comment cont.) But my beef was mainly with other dudes, I was looking at them like "they just here tryin to get lucky with Japanese chicks" but then the next minute I'd be makin eyes at some high school girls so I guess I wasn't much different :) (I was in high school at the time just for your information)
theblakeman 5 years ago
This is interesting. I lived in Japan for a year, going back in two weeks, and I know exactly how you felt about "gaijin". I always felt a sort of resentment to other gaijin, and would always question what they were doing there. I didn't live in Tokyo, I lived in Kitakyushu which had an even fewer number of foreigners
theblakeman 5 years ago
Wow I envy you to be living in Japan :)
wave3 5 years ago
any thoughts about the gaijin complex ? email me
hazukashii357 5 years ago
You have happy feet:) I hope to be teaching in Japan some day, it's always been my dream. I can't tell you how jealous I am. Great blog:)
Shydowyn 5 years ago
2 notes for you..
a) I hope you got there in the early am to figure it out, but Tsukiji is the area not just one single market. More like a lot of little businesses set up around the docks where the fishing boats come in.
b) Most lose "Gaijin" complexes after about 2-3 years living here. Most stated reason: the novelty of it wears off.
Good luck in making it that far..
tokyokaminari 5 years ago
I did go early enough I actually made a video if you wanted to check it out called "Tsukiji Fish Market" It was great. I saw the other shops you were talking about. I have pretty much gotten over the Gaijin complexes since I have a better understanding of Japan and the culture. Thanks for the comment!
sumrhotsumrnot 5 years ago
Oh shit, a tap dancing jam!
ergopenin 5 years ago
Im having sumrhotsumrnot withdraww!
J0RD0N 5 years ago
i love you har -- you're interesting and informative and answer weird question, ahah @ slow motion talking -- ahah i was in Japan for a bit and i know what that article means :/ those ads are soooooo cute except for the last one
Freshlol85 5 years ago
wow, you dance very well, that looked very fun :) anyways i have been watching your videos and i am very interested in japan myself, well keep up the good work -does a little dance-
apdrifter86 5 years ago
It almost scared me when I saw the tag "dancing". I was sooooooo hoping you hadn't resorted to dancing for "us". Very nice to see that it was you dancing for you (if that makes sense). Looking forward to the fish market (without the smells =)). Thanks again for a fun post.
smileysquid 5 years ago
Wonderful comment! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the "dancing"! HAHA
sumrhotsumrnot 5 years ago
WOW thank you very very much for wanna to check out the fishmarket, and I'm truly sorry that you have to get up at 4.30 in the morning but I think you're great doing this for us, Tubers!!
msr911 5 years ago
NO prob....I am excited to do it and I'm glad you want to see it, but I just need to find the time so I can sleep the rest of the day HAHA.
sumrhotsumrnot 5 years ago
Awesome video, as always!
J0RD0N 5 years ago
Wow! Nice place to chill...that pub was. Always very interesting to hear what you have to say about this particular culture!
Mellomel 5 years ago
It was....very small and quaint. You would have liked I bet.
sumrhotsumrnot 5 years ago
lol i love your ramdomness and i think your a great dancer
shantel86 5 years ago
Thanks for the compliment i do it whenever I can even if that means getting my fix all the way from japan!
sumrhotsumrnot 5 years ago