97% of the prison population here are Japanese. A few thing my husband has noticed: Warning signs about crime are always in english/korean and only sometimes include Japanese language. There was a sticker on our living room window about "these premises are protected by CCTV"... only in english, no japanese at all. He hated it. It's gone. As for sexism.. well.. in social situations yes but if an employer wants to conform to ISO standards they cannot allow it so.. just work for an ISO place ;)
I know this is always hard to talk about, but I wonder if that is a huge part of the suicide rate in Japan? There's so much conformity and speaking your inner feelings is taboo. I have heard of ESL teachers(Westerners) who have had Japanese people come to them in private to talk about how they feel, because their DOCTOR recommended talking to a foreigner about their emotions! Have you ever had a Japanese person open up a little? I would be glad to do that if I ever had the opportunity.
Hey there! I really enjoy your videos! Very insightful and honest! I admit to being one of those annoying westerners in love with Japanese culture. I was wondering if you would do me a small favor of helping me figure out what a couple of my Japanese toys are saying? Thanks so much!!
But, I am pretty sure you've made some unbiased opinions and shared facts about Japan in your other videos. Yet, thank you for this video! Helpful as always!
My girlfriend is japanese but im never been there. I really get pissed when she dont tell me de truth. It sucks! She always agree with what im saying and when she disagre she just say "i dont know!" or something like "eehh.." (very common with japanese people). This kind of situation happens a lot to me and absolutely suck!
This is extremely helpful! Thank you so much for sharing your honest feelings on the downsides of Japan. It is important for people to know that although Japan is wonderful, it is not the exactly the way that it is portrayed in most foreign countries.
I just came home from a 6 months exchange program in Japan, and I agree with everything you're saying. Japan can really suck sometimes, but it is a good country in many ways as well. I wish I was able to stay there a little longer, just to learn the language a little bit better, but in the end I prefer to live in Norway.
I read an article said Chinese commit the most crime among foreigners, Brazilians were high up there too. Americans were low on the list because military personnel were omitted.
It's interesting with things that suck in Japan, there is explanation. Negatives in every country, but am baffled when can't back up. Japan's not perfect, but it's nice the WHY NOT point of argument. About conforming issue, generally one comes to Japan because they like the country/way it runs. One who disagrees wouldn't live there. But with the 'free thinking' point, Japanese not speaking truthfully something you expect/come to terms with if you're in Japan, and shouldn't be complained about.
The way you described friendship in Japan reminded me a lot of the friendships i formed in the U.S Army and i can sort of understand it. In the Army you're forced to be around a lot of people all the time and if you don't form friendships with people you're in for a rough ride so you do a lot of tongue-biting to keep peace. Yet even after forming some really close friendships, i've lost contact with every single person i met in the Army and i don't miss them at all.
@rirkla well you wont experience that stuff in just a few weeks most likely, it will still feel all new and shiny etc.... i think ud only see this side of it after a good few months there
So I thought there were white lies, black lies, 9/11 lies.. But now I have learnt there are white lies, black lies, 9/11 lies, and Japanese lies! Thanks
@GrayAu Your a fucking retard. Didn't he say he wanted to live there? You know what, no, there is no explaining this kind of a thing to a fucking autist lmao
@cloudstrife1256 autist? oh you're the 2nd person to make that joke based on my name :-) it's short for AuricGray, Au stands for gold and Auric means gold pertaining to that of the trivalent state. But no my comment is a hundred percent serious, and making fun of disability is worse than anything I could have said.
@cloudstrife1256 lol'd. People cannot be 'autistic' they HAVE autism. Do you realize how rude it is to call somebody autistic? At least I don't have an extra 23rd chromosome, sir Downz.
@GrayAu Way to call me a horrible person for asserting that someone has a mental retardation only to go right around and say that someone has downs syndrome. Correction, people CAN be autistic, if they were born with autism then they have autism and ARE autistic. And now, your living proof that someone can develop autism post-birth. You are a cancer to the human gene pool, I wish your mother would have learned to swallow.
@cloudstrife1256 certain behaviors shown by somebody afflicted with autism can be autistic but not the person themselves, troll. And I never said down syndrome just downz and that you had an extra 23rd. I mean I may or may not be implying something, but you, you actually already said it.
@GrayAu HAHAHAHA having an extra chromosome means you would have DS, you weren't implying anything else. Don't try to hide it. Ooohhh, sociopathic thoughts? What a unique individual! I bet you want to kill people, but the problem is it's not society to blame, it's you for not understanding social constructs and being a socially awkward faggot. See what I did there?
@GrayAu Lmao you tried to tell me that a person with autism is not autistic. I'm gonna go grab dinner and get on with my life, you will keep being a fucking idiot. This verbal bitchslapping has been brought to you by me.
I'm diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome and lol do I find it frustrating on a daily basis in Japan. It is nice to hear a very realistic and honest side of things, a lot of Japanophiles seem to be in love with an illusion.
i think its not really sexism, its a more realistic portait, western countries portray women way better than they actually are.(here men are portrayed like idiots all over the media).
As far as sexism goes in Japan, I read that reported sexual crimes are lower purely because even being a victim of a sexual crime is tainting the person's family name and it is discouraged to bring to attention. I have heard (not sure) that in some places there are actually separate trains for women only because of the sexual misconduct that women sometimes have to deal with when riding on a coed train.
In Vancouver, I talked to a number of Japanese women and they all told me they didn't like the climate and natural disasters in Japan. I instantly learned of their ulterior motive (by reading between the lines), but I won't mention it here.
Haha, I like your segue into "Ya, sometimes living in Japan SUCKS!"
Very good way of pointing out that in Japan, in general, it's more discrimination than racism. In the upcoming documentary called "HAFU" one person mentions that it's more "categorization" rather than racism.
@Sativa313 It is possible to categorize people without hating or mistreating the individual or group. People do it all the time without thinking about it.
@yuichituba of course but it is still racism, only because you use another word it doesn't make it beeter for example it isalso racism if you say that all asians are good in math and there is no hating or mistreating in that statement
I hope wtf0414 is not American. If so not all Americans are like that.We have good respectful people here to. I am American and those that act like that are a disgrace to all.
Im glad to hear that even through hardships, you think its worth it, it makes me feel abit better about the hardships ill most likely face when i move to japan in a few years (approximately 5 or 6, once im finished with school and university)
Wow, I was planning on moving over there but now, though I still want to move, I think that the possibility of me moving back is real and I wont expect paradise. Thanx a lot
@jexman41 In no way is your citizenship in danger. Your citizenship can play a part, when you file your documents with the Japanese government. So you being a Canadian will actually assist you if you choose to live in Japan with your spouse. Citizens from other less developed nations may be given a shorter spousal visa at first (which sucks). So relax, your Canadian citizenship is perfectly save. I have been married to a Japanese national for 10 years and living in Japan as well.
Thank you for the heads up its great to have some real advice. I would like to go to japan but dont know if ill do it for a year or try and do a few weeks first.
The majority of crime is committed my foreigners????? I've looked it up. .045% of the crime that is committed in Japan is by foreigners. I'm tired of this misperception. Just because you misbehave does not mean you have broken the law.
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i hate japanese, i hate japanese culture, i hate japanese food, i hate japanese style, i hate japanese's look. i hate everything about them.
on the other hand. i've been to korea and noticed it is sooooooo much better than those japanese monkey city. people, NEVER EVER GO TO JAPAN. THEY TREAT FOREIGNERS LIKE SHIT
@wtf0414 Maybe you're just a dickhead and the Japanese realize it. Japanese food is the shit, the culture is awesome, it's all good. I traveled all over the country and never got treated poorly in the least.
I've been to Japan 5 times in the last 4 years. As with any nation, they have problems just like we do in the US. On the whole, I love the country. Speaking Japanese is a real plus and so is being very conforming and respectful. My trips have been great but no one should visit with the illusion that everything is wonderful, be realistic in your expectations and you'll find that Japan is a fantastic place still. Best advice- Leave your "individualistic" American mentality back in the states.
@SuperHanks12 He's providing warnings, because you can't say Japan is perfect. It is fair. Not just bad or good. Hope you can understand! 僕には日本語があまり上手じゃないです。ごめん。
What about the relationship closeness part of the video? People are people, I don't see how you couldn't be close friends in a certain culture, or that people do not care about each other in one country. Please explain
That was very interesting! I always thought of Japan in a fairy-tale way, but it´s good to hear of some unpleasant sides too. Guess the grass is always greener on the other side, isn´t it.
As an individualist which I am, I´d better not live there. But anyway, I´d love to see the country for a holiday - all thanks to your videos. They show me the truth, and that´s a wonderful thing. Reality bites - everywhere in the world.
This video is absolutely wonderful! I am the type of person who thinks that Japan would be worth it, but I must admit, that the honne and tatemae thing can really be frustrating. I'm always worried that I will do something wrong and no one will tell me! I hate that so much...Or that someone will tell me they are fine with something and they aren't. But I really hope to live in Japan despite these things. Thank you so much for these videos.
I'm Japanese. Thank you for pointing out the downsides of our society. Japan still has a lot of homework to do to be a truly international country. By the way, I think "tatemae" practice exists in most countries more or less, Japanese one may be stronger than others, though.
Thank you so much for these videos! I'm currently planning my move to Kyoto next year, so I'm trying to gather as much useful information as possible about Japan. It's awesome that you are willing to point out all the negatives about Japan. I'm young and easily influenced by what other people say, and I don't want to go there with some sort of naive dream about how everything in Japan is perfect, so again - Thank you! I feel like I'm more prepared now. :)
This is why if you want to live in Asia, South Korea is the best place to go. No sexism, better food, friendly, hot headed people (which is sort of bad in a way but it's better than fucking overly sensitive Japanese behavior), solid and warm workmates and more.
People outside Japan point that much fewer women are in management level than in any other developed country and conclude women are discriminated in Japan. Really?
A truth, I think, is that the most women in Japan do not want that. Without having a stressful work life, majority of women there receive full salary from husbands and have a full control of home finance. So just showing her respect to her husband in public is no big deal. Let's go shopping while men sweat earning money!
@dzunku1 hmm. i think that conclusion is from more than management statistics. in the west, when some women said 'i want freedom to achieve goals instead of a golden cage,' not all women agreed with them... believing that a womans place is as you say. but i think it's better for individuals to have that choice if they want it, because not everyone is happy staying at home and bringing up children as their meaning in life. i wonder how many geniuses have given up on dreams for that.
When I visited Japan and watched TV, I was surprised at how blatant the camera scans women up & down during interviews. Such as at their legs when they are talking. That wouldn't fly on American TV.
6:28 its soooo true :D I remember reading a novel or play about a Japanese women carrying a dead body. Even though it was kinda obvious, no one asked about it so they dont "make her feel bad."
@breathingwishes PDA in Japan is rarely seen. Children in Japan, very often, grow up never seeing their parents hug. So it is almost taboo. If not taboo (mainly younger generation) it will still stand out and people will feel uncomfortable.
Hong Kong on the other hand........damn, those couples easily make out in public, lol.
i like the japanese culture how they can't turn down doing a favour but regret it. i'm naturally like that. or you say you're fine just in the heat of the moment. also i wouldnt want to be in a culture where everyone must know what you're thinking like peering into your mind. that said the idea of 'not going out' and suffering the consequences like economically seems bad.
Working my way through your video series and finding it to be extremely well done and considered. Are you perchance a fellow Aussie...or a Kiwi? And if this is not too intrusive, what is your profession or trade,,,and what field of work do you currently engage in while in Japan?
i am japanese and this is true. but I am sure that his meaning of "discrimination" is actually meaning "conservative". Japan is very conservative country is unlike people in usa. it is totally opposite i think.
I really want to live in Japan. However, I heard that even latin people like me is seeing in a very bad way by the Japanese, by some of the things you mentioned; but for us is even worse. Can you tell me if the latins are more discrimated than the other foreigners?
@squallgallardo cause of you message, it should say, people like me are seen in a very bad way, but for us its even worse and a few other parts like that
@squallgallardo Well, you can't even live in Japan. They take a lot of pride in being a "pure" country and they don't have any immigration, no exceptions. The only possible way for you to live in Japan is if you marry someone who lives there (which would be hard because of the discrimination) or if you get a job (which would also be very difficult)
Japan's memorial service to Korean who taught them how to write and gave them culture are the reasons why Japanese are always afraid of Koreans. The fear towards the domination of the nation is running inside their DNA.
This guy really knows what he's talking about here. I lived there for a number of years, have a Japanese wife, Japanese friends, experienced the life. While a majority of the time I was able to function fine in society and liked it very much, theirs many frustrations. Frustrations this man puts perfectly into words.
I have a question..Why is it that you decided to go live to japan?! i mean imnot sure if you said it in your video but i would liketo know if itsnt too much to ask.
This video gave me more realistic view of Japan, so thank you! Still Japan sounds really great, becouse I don't mind going with the flow and do what I've told. Keep these great videos coming and mabey some day I will actually visit in Japan!
I think the words may betray you, in any country, but not the actions. So, you can know how someone thinks/feels by observing the actions. And some people don't say a word but show their attitude by actions.
If someone is repeatedly helping you, for example, s/he is willing to support you.
In Japan, I think this type of non-verbal communication is almost required and a bit (or more) overused, causing trouble/frustration if one relies more on words.
With the rent thing... I'm not buying it. Landlords almost always require some sort of security deposit, and usually in Japan it's a huge security deposit, possibly accompanied by some expensive gifting. Just an excuse for discrimination, just like the "no foreigners cause you don't understand our culture" excuse. Sorry buddy, you can't enter this onsen, you're black, you can't possibly understand the complexities of washing yourself and sitting in water.
Fantastic video. I love how concise and clear you are and your points are almost always relevant and interesting. Thanks for doing a video of this type.
I have been watching your videos and really like them...but this makes me think twice about visiting Japan....being a Black Woman ..this would Never do. it just seems like a crazy slavery way of thinking....If I wanted Fake! I'd better just stay where I am....I do like the different landscapes and Gardens.....
I'm Japanese, I've been living in Australia for 4 years.I think some of them is true, but some of them is not.Just his opinion and his feeling.I'm also irritated to living in AUS ( sometimes) like him. Because I grow up in Japan sometimes I can't keep up with a system and a custom in AUS.But I like Japan and AUS both.He also said there is nothing perfect place to live.私は日本人でオーストラリアに住んで４年。彼の言うことは当たっている面もあるし、そうでないのもある。ただの彼の意見と感じ方だと思う。私も時に彼のようにイライラする。だって私は日本で育ったから。でもオーストラリアも日本も好き。
just wondering, i am a female living in canada. i have thought about moving to japan when i am older. will it be really hard for me to adjust to japan culture?
@MrCadefulp Not quite true, a lot of the customs and habits that are natural in japan are included in many animie's (mostly Slice of Life type) but I do agree that basing your love and will to move here is quite outrageous, but if it gets you interested then hey, more power to him.
ummm... I'm Japanese and lived in Japan for 10 years and, well, I haven't had any sexism related problems what so ever? maybe I was just lucky? but either way, I don't think Japan is such a sexist country as many people think they are...?
The retort was non constructive. You can slap a passive agressive label on it all you want, but the fact is that he got butt hurt about constructive advice and made an unnecessarily harsh (and slightly immature) comment in return. If you can't see the reaction was immature, then you are either kissing ass or immature as well.
Can i ask you, about how much is the average cost of a 1-2 bedroom apartment in Japan?? Also are you simply able to buy a house and never pay anything again or how does it work exactly? please let me know. Thanks!!
thanks for the video i don't think i will be moving to Japan anytime soon ( definately holiday though) i enjoy my freedom of speech, anti-sexism and friends i know what is on there mind XD.
I have a lot of respect for Japan and its unique culture but as you pointed out it is a select taste
Thanks for the videos and keep up the good work !!
P.S just wondering are you Aussie your accent seems like it?
i`m japanese and i totally agree with you`r opinion except the part about the friendship or relationship between the citizen.As you can tell from the tsunami catastrophe,they were helping eachother and people stands up to cooperate for the tohoku region and i was amazed of how every individual(from young to old) was actually doing some sort of aid.I cant compare to other foreing country but i can say the japanese have close relationship as you think.
Great video, very informative and helpful. Had mates that have gone there and told me they had a blast but couldn't live there, they weren't able to properly tell me why they found it hard to adapt to the Japanese lifestyle. This has helped a lot, thanks.
I've seen a Japanese show about an idol group and sometimes the male host hits the girls on the head. It bugs me but after seeing this I understand why they treat women this way.
I'm with you. I love the Japanese culture. The honesty, the shakuhachi, art, Zen Buddhism, the way they talk and gesture (thanks to Kurosawa samurai movies and Toshiro Mifune), and even the bad houses in your "Interesting Japanese Houses" videos.
97% of the prison population here are Japanese. A few thing my husband has noticed: Warning signs about crime are always in english/korean and only sometimes include Japanese language. There was a sticker on our living room window about "these premises are protected by CCTV"... only in english, no japanese at all. He hated it. It's gone. As for sexism.. well.. in social situations yes but if an employer wants to conform to ISO standards they cannot allow it so.. just work for an ISO place ;)
AzumiRM 3 days ago
sometimes german sux too.
krassomatenkrass 4 days ago
WHAT ABOUT THE JOB?
jaimexx2 5 days ago in playlist How to do stuff in Japan!
ESO EXPLICA UN MONTON DE COSAS, JAJAJA
jaimexx2 5 days ago in playlist How to do stuff in Japan!
So MUCH conforming! >.>
So NOT me!
Well I won't be going there anytime soon!
DeadlyTeaParty 1 week ago
I know this is always hard to talk about, but I wonder if that is a huge part of the suicide rate in Japan? There's so much conformity and speaking your inner feelings is taboo. I have heard of ESL teachers(Westerners) who have had Japanese people come to them in private to talk about how they feel, because their DOCTOR recommended talking to a foreigner about their emotions! Have you ever had a Japanese person open up a little? I would be glad to do that if I ever had the opportunity.
DoctorYesPlease 1 week ago
@DoctorYesPlease
If you are a true doctor, you'd know the best communication is without words.
As for this point, I think Japanese communication is the best way.
RodoneySimpson 5 days ago
I would take all of that over chavs any day.
Alphxomega 1 week ago
i fukin hate japan
aivnboot 1 week ago
@aivnboot The name of a country of your profile is Japan. However, you are Chong.
jazztarou 6 days ago
Hey there! I really enjoy your videos! Very insightful and honest! I admit to being one of those annoying westerners in love with Japanese culture. I was wondering if you would do me a small favor of helping me figure out what a couple of my Japanese toys are saying? Thanks so much!!
BabosToys 1 week ago
But, I am pretty sure you've made some unbiased opinions and shared facts about Japan in your other videos. Yet, thank you for this video! Helpful as always!
esmeraldaswings 1 week ago
you never know what they think... hmmm Paradise for people obsessed with Conspiracies Theories :D
CptEddyPrice 1 week ago
My girlfriend is japanese but im never been there. I really get pissed when she dont tell me de truth. It sucks! She always agree with what im saying and when she disagre she just say "i dont know!" or something like "eehh.." (very common with japanese people). This kind of situation happens a lot to me and absolutely suck!
pedrohsrio 2 weeks ago
your observation on Japanese saying yes but agreeing from inside is quite true . I heard it from many other people
babaikaushik 2 weeks ago
It is sad that the relationship is not so close . Not good again
babaikaushik 2 weeks ago
Sexism is no good
babaikaushik 2 weeks ago
I also forgot the video "Be Good"
johnson1095 2 weeks ago
Well i WANTED to come to Japan but now i'm not so sure after i saw your videos "Bureaucracy", "descrimination in japan", "Healthcare", and this one
johnson1095 2 weeks ago
Thank you for your sincere honesty. You have a good heart. Please keep posting. I really enjoy your videos. I wish you abundant happiness - ALWAYS!
Dharmalotus21 2 weeks ago
wow good help man more videos!!!!!!
jellypizzas 3 weeks ago
Treat a girl like a princess and treat your wife/girlfriend as a queen
MrKnucklez1000 3 weeks ago
This is extremely helpful! Thank you so much for sharing your honest feelings on the downsides of Japan. It is important for people to know that although Japan is wonderful, it is not the exactly the way that it is portrayed in most foreign countries.
shydog1231 3 weeks ago
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I need to go to Japan TT^TT
How did you get so lucky?
What did you do to go to Japan and experience all this magnificent culture?! *o*
What's your job?
...How did you get so lucky? XD
TheStefanime 3 weeks ago in playlist How to do stuff in Japan!
I just came home from a 6 months exchange program in Japan, and I agree with everything you're saying. Japan can really suck sometimes, but it is a good country in many ways as well. I wish I was able to stay there a little longer, just to learn the language a little bit better, but in the end I prefer to live in Norway.
Asbjorn100 3 weeks ago
英語わかんねえよ
SuperHanks12 3 weeks ago
@SuperHanks12
BENKYO BENKYO
Dtrollmancan 2 weeks ago
I read an article said Chinese commit the most crime among foreigners, Brazilians were high up there too. Americans were low on the list because military personnel were omitted.
BobLeKatt 3 weeks ago
It's interesting with things that suck in Japan, there is explanation. Negatives in every country, but am baffled when can't back up. Japan's not perfect, but it's nice the WHY NOT point of argument. About conforming issue, generally one comes to Japan because they like the country/way it runs. One who disagrees wouldn't live there. But with the 'free thinking' point, Japanese not speaking truthfully something you expect/come to terms with if you're in Japan, and shouldn't be complained about.
TokyoNerd 3 weeks ago
The way you described friendship in Japan reminded me a lot of the friendships i formed in the U.S Army and i can sort of understand it. In the Army you're forced to be around a lot of people all the time and if you don't form friendships with people you're in for a rough ride so you do a lot of tongue-biting to keep peace. Yet even after forming some really close friendships, i've lost contact with every single person i met in the Army and i don't miss them at all.
Esuna 4 weeks ago
Sounds terrible! Before I would like to try and live there for a while but now I think it would be enough to just be there for some weeks.
Hate it when ppl cant tell clearly what they are thinking.
rirkla 4 weeks ago
@rirkla well you wont experience that stuff in just a few weeks most likely, it will still feel all new and shiny etc.... i think ud only see this side of it after a good few months there
Auron710 4 weeks ago
I'm going move to japan myself when I'm done with college hopefully I'll have a good life there.
KidBamf 1 month ago
So I thought there were white lies, black lies, 9/11 lies.. But now I have learnt there are white lies, black lies, 9/11 lies, and Japanese lies! Thanks
odaymustdie 1 month ago
Why doesn't this guy just MOVE already his videos prove that his life pretty much sucks there.
GrayAu 1 month ago
@GrayAu Your a fucking retard. Didn't he say he wanted to live there? You know what, no, there is no explaining this kind of a thing to a fucking autist lmao
cloudstrife1256 1 month ago
@cloudstrife1256 autist? oh you're the 2nd person to make that joke based on my name :-) it's short for AuricGray, Au stands for gold and Auric means gold pertaining to that of the trivalent state. But no my comment is a hundred percent serious, and making fun of disability is worse than anything I could have said.
Have a good day.
GrayAu 1 month ago
@GrayAu It still doesn't help the "your autistic" argument.
cloudstrife1256 1 month ago
@cloudstrife1256 lol'd. People cannot be 'autistic' they HAVE autism. Do you realize how rude it is to call somebody autistic? At least I don't have an extra 23rd chromosome, sir Downz.
GrayAu 1 month ago
@GrayAu Way to call me a horrible person for asserting that someone has a mental retardation only to go right around and say that someone has downs syndrome. Correction, people CAN be autistic, if they were born with autism then they have autism and ARE autistic. And now, your living proof that someone can develop autism post-birth. You are a cancer to the human gene pool, I wish your mother would have learned to swallow.
cloudstrife1256 1 month ago
@cloudstrife1256 certain behaviors shown by somebody afflicted with autism can be autistic but not the person themselves, troll. And I never said down syndrome just downz and that you had an extra 23rd. I mean I may or may not be implying something, but you, you actually already said it.
And hey, fuck the genepool.
I don't have autism, just sociopath thoughts.
GrayAu 1 month ago
@GrayAu HAHAHAHA having an extra chromosome means you would have DS, you weren't implying anything else. Don't try to hide it. Ooohhh, sociopathic thoughts? What a unique individual! I bet you want to kill people, but the problem is it's not society to blame, it's you for not understanding social constructs and being a socially awkward faggot. See what I did there?
cloudstrife1256 1 month ago
@cloudstrife1256 kewl the new iTroll. I c wut u did der lawl. 2 bad u butthurt.
GrayAu 1 month ago
@GrayAu Lmao you tried to tell me that a person with autism is not autistic. I'm gonna go grab dinner and get on with my life, you will keep being a fucking idiot. This verbal bitchslapping has been brought to you by me.
cloudstrife1256 1 month ago
@cloudstrife1256 brought to you by me?
Well said indeed, child. Well said indeed.
Have a nice day! :3
GrayAu 1 month ago
@GrayAu
no clue
johnson1095 2 weeks ago
Every country has a bad thing and good thing
TOUHOU918 1 month ago
I'm diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome and lol do I find it frustrating on a daily basis in Japan. It is nice to hear a very realistic and honest side of things, a lot of Japanophiles seem to be in love with an illusion.
yasashii89 1 month ago in playlist How to do stuff in Japan!
i think its not really sexism, its a more realistic portait, western countries portray women way better than they actually are.(here men are portrayed like idiots all over the media).
MGsven 1 month ago
As far as sexism goes in Japan, I read that reported sexual crimes are lower purely because even being a victim of a sexual crime is tainting the person's family name and it is discouraged to bring to attention. I have heard (not sure) that in some places there are actually separate trains for women only because of the sexual misconduct that women sometimes have to deal with when riding on a coed train.
Ketchme17 1 month ago
Very glad you made this video. Thank you. Of course I still want to go, but it's good to know both sides of the spectrum.
AbstractKiwi 1 month ago 16
In Vancouver, I talked to a number of Japanese women and they all told me they didn't like the climate and natural disasters in Japan. I instantly learned of their ulterior motive (by reading between the lines), but I won't mention it here.
gaiachaos2000 1 month ago
@gaiachaos2000 Now you got me curious... You won't say what their motives were??
yasashii89 1 month ago in playlist How to do stuff in Japan!
Haha, I like your segue into "Ya, sometimes living in Japan SUCKS!"
Very good way of pointing out that in Japan, in general, it's more discrimination than racism. In the upcoming documentary called "HAFU" one person mentions that it's more "categorization" rather than racism.
yuichituba 1 month ago 18
@yuichituba calling it categorization or discrimination instead of racism is blatantly ignorant, because racism is racism haha.
GrayAu 1 month ago
@yuichituba racism is nothing other than to categorize people
Sativa313 2 weeks ago
@Sativa313 It is possible to categorize people without hating or mistreating the individual or group. People do it all the time without thinking about it.
yuichituba 2 weeks ago
@yuichituba of course but it is still racism, only because you use another word it doesn't make it beeter for example it isalso racism if you say that all asians are good in math and there is no hating or mistreating in that statement
Sativa313 2 weeks ago
@Sativa313 That's not racism.....in English we would label it as a "stereotype". Whether if someone takes it as racism or offensive is subjective.
yuichituba 2 weeks ago
Japan is all right, I like Korea and china better.
honolulu274 1 month ago
I hope wtf0414 is not American. If so not all Americans are like that.We have good respectful people here to. I am American and those that act like that are a disgrace to all.
WickedGypsy5000 1 month ago
can anyone else give me some input on him saying that the friendships / married couples aren't that close?
Progbak 1 month ago
There are plenty of people in the U.S. that will blow smoke up your ass.
Antiks72 1 month ago
Im glad to hear that even through hardships, you think its worth it, it makes me feel abit better about the hardships ill most likely face when i move to japan in a few years (approximately 5 or 6, once im finished with school and university)
vidEOkid12345 1 month ago in playlist How to do stuff in Japan!
Wow, I was planning on moving over there but now, though I still want to move, I think that the possibility of me moving back is real and I wont expect paradise. Thanx a lot
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DeVizardofOZ 1 month ago
A bit drawn out, but yeah, spot on. Part of the reason I left; I didn't want to be one of those angry expats.
onceatraveler 1 month ago
Would a person be able to hold on to his or her Canadian citizenship while married to a Japanese person? Just wondering.
jexman41 1 month ago
@jexman41 In no way is your citizenship in danger. Your citizenship can play a part, when you file your documents with the Japanese government. So you being a Canadian will actually assist you if you choose to live in Japan with your spouse. Citizens from other less developed nations may be given a shorter spousal visa at first (which sucks). So relax, your Canadian citizenship is perfectly save. I have been married to a Japanese national for 10 years and living in Japan as well.
Ostracized1 1 month ago
@wtf0414 Well aren't you the racist little shit
CocoEspada 1 month ago
Thanks man again these videos help a lot!
I plan to go this year for maybe a week or 2 I'm trying to learn the language it's tough but yeah thanks man!
Pearlharbor350 1 month ago
If you ask for a honest answer or opinion, do they give it, or do they avoid answering?
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Thank you for the heads up its great to have some real advice. I would like to go to japan but dont know if ill do it for a year or try and do a few weeks first.
Jisei13 1 month ago
The majority of crime is committed my foreigners????? I've looked it up. .045% of the crime that is committed in Japan is by foreigners. I'm tired of this misperception. Just because you misbehave does not mean you have broken the law.
BakingApe 1 month ago
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i hate japanese, i hate japanese culture, i hate japanese food, i hate japanese style, i hate japanese's look. i hate everything about them.
on the other hand. i've been to korea and noticed it is sooooooo much better than those japanese monkey city. people, NEVER EVER GO TO JAPAN. THEY TREAT FOREIGNERS LIKE SHIT
wtf0414 1 month ago
@wtf0414 let me guess your american
sskev247 1 month ago
@wtf0414 Maybe you're just a dickhead and the Japanese realize it. Japanese food is the shit, the culture is awesome, it's all good. I traveled all over the country and never got treated poorly in the least.
325irollin 1 month ago
I've been to Japan 5 times in the last 4 years. As with any nation, they have problems just like we do in the US. On the whole, I love the country. Speaking Japanese is a real plus and so is being very conforming and respectful. My trips have been great but no one should visit with the illusion that everything is wonderful, be realistic in your expectations and you'll find that Japan is a fantastic place still. Best advice- Leave your "individualistic" American mentality back in the states.
MaiLingDolly 1 month ago
こいつなんつってんの？良いこと？悪いこと？
SuperHanks12 1 month ago
@SuperHanks12 He's providing warnings, because you can't say Japan is perfect. It is fair. Not just bad or good. Hope you can understand! 僕には日本語があまり上手じゃないです。ごめん。
Master0fHamsters 1 month ago
the land of sheeple
OneSz999 2 months ago
not a place for real humans to live, well said.
newal5885 2 months ago
Good thing I'm asian and learning Japanese^^
RaiAntou 2 months ago in playlist How to do stuff in Japan!
Yes, it's worth it for all of those BL doujinsh-- I SAID NOTHING.
akito989 2 months ago
What about the relationship closeness part of the video? People are people, I don't see how you couldn't be close friends in a certain culture, or that people do not care about each other in one country. Please explain
Great channel btw
jaientenduunevoix726 2 months ago
I LVOE JAPANESE
Gokaiger203heroes 2 months ago
Sexism in Japan? Sexual harassment? HA! That does not scare me! I am still going to Japan! I will just learn self defense! I WILL go to Japan! >.<
kpmonkeygirl 2 months ago in playlist How to do stuff in Japan!
That was very interesting! I always thought of Japan in a fairy-tale way, but it´s good to hear of some unpleasant sides too. Guess the grass is always greener on the other side, isn´t it.
As an individualist which I am, I´d better not live there. But anyway, I´d love to see the country for a holiday - all thanks to your videos. They show me the truth, and that´s a wonderful thing. Reality bites - everywhere in the world.
FlintFandango 2 months ago
This video is absolutely wonderful! I am the type of person who thinks that Japan would be worth it, but I must admit, that the honne and tatemae thing can really be frustrating. I'm always worried that I will do something wrong and no one will tell me! I hate that so much...Or that someone will tell me they are fine with something and they aren't. But I really hope to live in Japan despite these things. Thank you so much for these videos.
xochieox 2 months ago
wow this gotta be the best video from you ever!
Th0usandMaster 2 months ago
thank you for all you're doing ^^
FaradeyUA 2 months ago
I'm Japanese. Thank you for pointing out the downsides of our society. Japan still has a lot of homework to do to be a truly international country. By the way, I think "tatemae" practice exists in most countries more or less, Japanese one may be stronger than others, though.
kensan0809 2 months ago
It's great to hear honest opinions from non-Japanese.
SuperHimLove 3 months ago 40
Great video! greetings from Japan.
SuperHimLove 3 months ago
I have that friend problem in the USA.
XBlackWolf10 3 months ago
Anime is despised by the Japanese government. If you come there expecting everyone to be the giant Otaku fan as yourself you are simply wrong.
iszalgocomin 3 months ago
So don't move to Japan if you want to be a genuine human. Got it.
Hempeater 3 months ago in playlist How to do stuff in Japan!
i've been through lots and lots of your videos. one question: what is your name? (not family name, just surname)
Goat5611 3 months ago
Great video! You really know about what you are talking about.
Great wise man ! Thanks for another awesome report.
Paganbreeze 3 months ago
Thank you so much for these videos! I'm currently planning my move to Kyoto next year, so I'm trying to gather as much useful information as possible about Japan. It's awesome that you are willing to point out all the negatives about Japan. I'm young and easily influenced by what other people say, and I don't want to go there with some sort of naive dream about how everything in Japan is perfect, so again - Thank you! I feel like I'm more prepared now. :)
Kulborggoddamnit 4 months ago
This is why if you want to live in Asia, South Korea is the best place to go. No sexism, better food, friendly, hot headed people (which is sort of bad in a way but it's better than fucking overly sensitive Japanese behavior), solid and warm workmates and more.
kwonny89 4 months ago
Japanese people if you read this PLEASE HURT ME ITS OKAY I WON'T BURST INTO FLAMES HURT MY FEELINGS!
shkdbsahbdlabf1 4 months ago
i can't live in japan cos i can't eat the overly healthy food xD
MsSunhappy 4 months ago in playlist How to do stuff in Japan!
People outside Japan point that much fewer women are in management level than in any other developed country and conclude women are discriminated in Japan. Really?
A truth, I think, is that the most women in Japan do not want that. Without having a stressful work life, majority of women there receive full salary from husbands and have a full control of home finance. So just showing her respect to her husband in public is no big deal. Let's go shopping while men sweat earning money!
dzunku1 4 months ago
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0saycheese0 2 months ago
@dzunku1 hmm. i think that conclusion is from more than management statistics. in the west, when some women said 'i want freedom to achieve goals instead of a golden cage,' not all women agreed with them... believing that a womans place is as you say. but i think it's better for individuals to have that choice if they want it, because not everyone is happy staying at home and bringing up children as their meaning in life. i wonder how many geniuses have given up on dreams for that.
karmaburna 2 months ago
Well said old chap! Here Here!
sooper2dooper3 4 months ago
When I visited Japan and watched TV, I was surprised at how blatant the camera scans women up & down during interviews. Such as at their legs when they are talking. That wouldn't fly on American TV.
naejin 4 months ago
6:28 its soooo true :D I remember reading a novel or play about a Japanese women carrying a dead body. Even though it was kinda obvious, no one asked about it so they dont "make her feel bad."
MadMabinogi 4 months ago
so true... worst thing you can do is think negative all the time and just stay in your house all day.
MadMabinogi 4 months ago
as far as like, public displays of affection in japan - i'm just really curious, is that considered rude or is it common?
your videos are helpful and much appreciated!
breathingwishes 5 months ago 3
@breathingwishes PDA in Japan is rarely seen. Children in Japan, very often, grow up never seeing their parents hug. So it is almost taboo. If not taboo (mainly younger generation) it will still stand out and people will feel uncomfortable.
Hong Kong on the other hand........damn, those couples easily make out in public, lol.
yuichituba 1 month ago
i like the japanese culture how they can't turn down doing a favour but regret it. i'm naturally like that. or you say you're fine just in the heat of the moment. also i wouldnt want to be in a culture where everyone must know what you're thinking like peering into your mind. that said the idea of 'not going out' and suffering the consequences like economically seems bad.
maxgunn555 5 months ago
Working my way through your video series and finding it to be extremely well done and considered. Are you perchance a fellow Aussie...or a Kiwi? And if this is not too intrusive, what is your profession or trade,,,and what field of work do you currently engage in while in Japan?
Best wishes from SoCal (South O.C.) USA
noahelp1 5 months ago
I love Japanese culture but I dont think that I would be able to behave like a sheep in a herd if I lived in Japan.
rei9707 5 months ago
future farmers of japan kids came to my class for a week and stayed with students at night it was interesting they where all very nice and polite
h68819 5 months ago
Well so does America.
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heon123ify 5 months ago
i am japanese and this is true. but I am sure that his meaning of "discrimination" is actually meaning "conservative". Japan is very conservative country is unlike people in usa. it is totally opposite i think.
sunnyasakusa2 5 months ago
Thanks for uploading these videos.
I really want to live in Japan. However, I heard that even latin people like me is seeing in a very bad way by the Japanese, by some of the things you mentioned; but for us is even worse. Can you tell me if the latins are more discrimated than the other foreigners?
Thanks
Cheers from Mexico.
squallgallardo 5 months ago
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"How to" playlist.. "discrimination" video.
TheJapanChannelDcom 5 months ago 4
@squallgallardo when did you learn english
h68819 5 months ago
@h68819 More than 15 years ago. I took several courses since I was a kid. Why do you ask?
squallgallardo 5 months ago
@squallgallardo cause of you message, it should say, people like me are seen in a very bad way, but for us its even worse and a few other parts like that
h68819 5 months ago
@h68819 Thanks for the heads up. Seems that I need to keep checking my grammar since sometimes I kind of mess up a few words.
Where're you from?
squallgallardo 5 months ago
@squallgallardo America
h68819 5 months ago
@squallgallardo Well, you can't even live in Japan. They take a lot of pride in being a "pure" country and they don't have any immigration, no exceptions. The only possible way for you to live in Japan is if you marry someone who lives there (which would be hard because of the discrimination) or if you get a job (which would also be very difficult)
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@squallgallardo eww Mexico fuck outta here with that shit.
furstenfeldbruck 2 months ago
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squallgallardo 2 months ago
@squallgallardo D'aww goes flagging me make you feel like a big man now?
furstenfeldbruck 2 months ago
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I don think so, we can not tell who is coming from which nation those days!!!
We treat u all right , I guess, so don be afraid please visit us!!
LovefuckChinkcunt 2 months ago
It's nice to know this. Thanks for making these videos.
:)
ZorraHokage 5 months ago
Yeah I kinda figured they were sexiest after watching Misa from Death Note. (It's an anime if you don't know)
PeircedinBlood 5 months ago
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Japan's memorial service to Korean who taught them how to write and gave them culture are the reasons why Japanese are always afraid of Koreans. The fear towards the domination of the nation is running inside their DNA.
truesky00 5 months ago
I never knew sexist was such a big issue in Japan. It is a very big shock to me.
DaeSayuki 6 months ago 2
I LOVE SAMURAI JAPAN
ryuseikai008 6 months ago
This guy really knows what he's talking about here. I lived there for a number of years, have a Japanese wife, Japanese friends, experienced the life. While a majority of the time I was able to function fine in society and liked it very much, theirs many frustrations. Frustrations this man puts perfectly into words.
ShenmueAxm 6 months ago
I have a question..Why is it that you decided to go live to japan?! i mean imnot sure if you said it in your video but i would liketo know if itsnt too much to ask.
Contastino 6 months ago
This video gave me more realistic view of Japan, so thank you! Still Japan sounds really great, becouse I don't mind going with the flow and do what I've told. Keep these great videos coming and mabey some day I will actually visit in Japan!
BollyWoodia 6 months ago
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Would they think any different about a Canadian?
killergal13 6 months ago
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killergal13 6 months ago
About communication and relations:
I think the words may betray you, in any country, but not the actions. So, you can know how someone thinks/feels by observing the actions. And some people don't say a word but show their attitude by actions.
If someone is repeatedly helping you, for example, s/he is willing to support you.
In Japan, I think this type of non-verbal communication is almost required and a bit (or more) overused, causing trouble/frustration if one relies more on words.
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what about when you are on a holiday in japan and stay in a hotel. I wonder what the japanese people think about the foreigners ^-^ (just a thought)
boweki 6 months ago
With the rent thing... I'm not buying it. Landlords almost always require some sort of security deposit, and usually in Japan it's a huge security deposit, possibly accompanied by some expensive gifting. Just an excuse for discrimination, just like the "no foreigners cause you don't understand our culture" excuse. Sorry buddy, you can't enter this onsen, you're black, you can't possibly understand the complexities of washing yourself and sitting in water.
blahk04 6 months ago
Fantastic video. I love how concise and clear you are and your points are almost always relevant and interesting. Thanks for doing a video of this type.
FermiAnyon 6 months ago
I have been watching your videos and really like them...but this makes me think twice about visiting Japan....being a Black Woman ..this would Never do. it just seems like a crazy slavery way of thinking....If I wanted Fake! I'd better just stay where I am....I do like the different landscapes and Gardens.....
Jessiebt 6 months ago
The world has seen what "Japanese culture" is all about during second world war. Every Japanese should have died of shame by then.
Today USA owns Japan economically. It doesn't matter what Japanese people like and dislike about Americans in particular.
Mikaheinz 7 months ago
I'm Japanese, I've been living in Australia for 4 years.I think some of them is true, but some of them is not.Just his opinion and his feeling.I'm also irritated to living in AUS ( sometimes) like him. Because I grow up in Japan sometimes I can't keep up with a system and a custom in AUS.But I like Japan and AUS both.He also said there is nothing perfect place to live.私は日本人でオーストラリアに住んで４年。彼の言うことは当たっている面もあるし、そうでないのもある。ただの彼の意見と感じ方だと思う。私も時に彼のようにイライラする。だって私は日本で育ったから。でもオーストラリアも日本も好き。
AMYAU100 7 months ago
just wondering, i am a female living in canada. i have thought about moving to japan when i am older. will it be really hard for me to adjust to japan culture?
ThePrettypagan 7 months ago
@ThePrettypagan watch anime and you will learn about japan go to crunchyroll they have every anime
NarutoRocks2011 6 months ago
@NarutoRocks2011 You gotta be kidding me. Anime won't teach you a SINGLE THING about Japan.
MrCadefulp 6 months ago 28
@MrCadefulp Not quite true, a lot of the customs and habits that are natural in japan are included in many animie's (mostly Slice of Life type) but I do agree that basing your love and will to move here is quite outrageous, but if it gets you interested then hey, more power to him.
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CptEddyPrice 2 months ago
@MrCadefulp true lol...i always thought freindship was like number one...its like that in all anime..they'll do ANYTHING for their friends... :-(
youngsplash85 1 month ago
Maybe its just culture shock ?
LOLOLOL32123 7 months ago
ummm... I'm Japanese and lived in Japan for 10 years and, well, I haven't had any sexism related problems what so ever? maybe I was just lucky? but either way, I don't think Japan is such a sexist country as many people think they are...?
tabbimonster 7 months ago
This talk of sexism definitely scares me, considering how I'm doing an internship abroad for pre-med next year and am female.
Plus the tatamae issue.
The lack of intimacy seems so strange.
Either way, thanks for the treasure trove of info in this video!!
SupsShady 7 months ago
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The retort was non constructive. You can slap a passive agressive label on it all you want, but the fact is that he got butt hurt about constructive advice and made an unnecessarily harsh (and slightly immature) comment in return. If you can't see the reaction was immature, then you are either kissing ass or immature as well.
fallendeacon 7 months ago
Can i ask you, about how much is the average cost of a 1-2 bedroom apartment in Japan?? Also are you simply able to buy a house and never pay anything again or how does it work exactly? please let me know. Thanks!!
NeztyKash 7 months ago
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Japan and most countries have a thing called "property tax" that must be paid every year..
look at the "buying a house in Japan" playlist..
TheJapanChannelDcom 7 months ago 4
thanks for the video i don't think i will be moving to Japan anytime soon ( definately holiday though) i enjoy my freedom of speech, anti-sexism and friends i know what is on there mind XD.
I have a lot of respect for Japan and its unique culture but as you pointed out it is a select taste
Thanks for the videos and keep up the good work !!
P.S just wondering are you Aussie your accent seems like it?
byrn3x 7 months ago
@byrn3x yes hes aussie
KurisuBrooks 7 months ago
I must ask you... What makes you feel living there is worth it? What do you get out of living in Japan?
drdos4 7 months ago
i`m japanese and i totally agree with you`r opinion except the part about the friendship or relationship between the citizen.As you can tell from the tsunami catastrophe,they were helping eachother and people stands up to cooperate for the tohoku region and i was amazed of how every individual(from young to old) was actually doing some sort of aid.I cant compare to other foreing country but i can say the japanese have close relationship as you think.
MrWannaBeeee 7 months ago
Great video, very informative and helpful. Had mates that have gone there and told me they had a blast but couldn't live there, they weren't able to properly tell me why they found it hard to adapt to the Japanese lifestyle. This has helped a lot, thanks.
yumr1ce 7 months ago
ps. When you see sexism on the streets how does it make you feel?
sundownslayer 7 months ago
I've seen a Japanese show about an idol group and sometimes the male host hits the girls on the head. It bugs me but after seeing this I understand why they treat women this way.
sundownslayer 7 months ago
I'm with you. I love the Japanese culture. The honesty, the shakuhachi, art, Zen Buddhism, the way they talk and gesture (thanks to Kurosawa samurai movies and Toshiro Mifune), and even the bad houses in your "Interesting Japanese Houses" videos.
oconnell 7 months ago
appreciate the honesty, love the videos keep them up!
MrYarass 7 months ago