Thoughts on MIchael Jackson - Interviews in Tokyo (Part 1)

I took an afternoon trip to Takao yesterday, and on the way there, I saw nothing but Michael Jackson comments in my Twitterfon. Thought I'd make my own response video-style.
Then I realized that my thoughts aren't that interesting really. Other peoples thoughts intrigue me more. So I asked people.
Here I share a few of my thoughts on Michael Jackson and interview some Japanese kids in the mountains about their thoughts (with subtitles).

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News & Politics

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• Michael
• Jackson
• tokyo
• japan
• vlogger
• japanese
• learn
• subtitles

[scrappycoco246]

the differece is that ppl outside of the USA appreciated MJ. in Europe and Asia he got the respect he deserved. Every single song of his is a masterpiece, you'll find out when you watch his videos and listen to his music instaed of reading tabloid junk. I'm 21 btw and I always had big respect for him. to call him a freak is just superficial

[ToLokyo]

I did say that I don't know...just a limited impression based on random things heard through random grapevines.

You seem like a real ran - I'm sure he was glad to have hardcore fans like yourself. Based on your profile, it seems like MJ had a really positive influence on your life. That's awesome - I'm glad to hear it. :D

BTW, great screen name~ :P

Don't mess with the Zohan baby!

[bluesheeft]

Good Japanese skills dude.. impressive. Encourages me to keep studying :)

[ToLokyo]

Thanks man!

I'm looking forward to your interview vid when Justin Timberlake dies. :P

[xaveryx]

Very intresting what they are know and what they are think about Michael Jackson. I think every person know who was Michael Jackson. He was the most popular and most knowed men on the world. I think...

[ToLokyo]

Yeah - he was really popular.

I was really surprised how much he meant to random Japanese young hikers.

These days pop culture really reaches all sides of the world!

[seamonkeywater]

yea its a big difference the feelings outside of the USA. our media was so into bashing the poor man that many forgot about his true art and wanted to turn him into some type of spectical. in japan (before he died) they were selling tons of his 25th year special edition thriller cd. so yea, to me it hurt real bad because i always loved mj, i never listened to the negative news hype because only he knew what was what & the man upstairs. all i knew what that he was an awesome singer and performer

[CrimsonOkami]

Michael was such a beautiful person, so much more than an entertainer. He really was the sweetest guy in the world, so pure. It always seemed like other countries respected him more, especially Japan. I'm always looking for things that are Michael related from Japan, because I'm interested in the fans from other cultures as well as the reporters who talk about him.

[bloodyrage]

Hmmm... Interesting video. Hmmm... MJ.... I kind of felt how they al felt. I also felt like.... There was a void in the music industry and history when he passed away...

[LH075382]

10 Stars for this video man! I'd rate it as one of your best videos. The expression from those 2 was so real! You can truly feel how much Michael Jackson impacted them. You captured it all! The 2nd guy especially was deeply surprised and saddened. I was stunned by his reaction at 3:22. He really looked like he was holding back his emotions. I felt sad for their loss, it's a strange feeling.

[TheKB1959]

Thanks from A 'CRAZY ABOUT MJ FAN. I like hearing how his death affected others, I guess because i'm so devistated....

[Myrrania]

So, two things - 1. I've always loved Japanese culture and am currently learning Japanese. I love how you're able to converse with them in their type of humor and animated expressions - from what I know. Good Job :]

and 2. MJ's death also affected me a lot so I'm glad you've considered thinking about it more. You have your opinions, I have mine, but keeping an open mind is always good. You're lucky you can speak pretty fluently. I've only studied with a real teacher for 2 months x]

[bluesheeft]

I doubt that, I don't give a crap about JT. maybe.. umm..

no, I can't think of anyone famous I give a crap about that much. maybe the queen, or obama. not for a while though both of them, hopefully.