I'm Japanese. Ask Me Anything. 

Thank you for not destroying that cardboard button.

“Whenever I see it, I will just scroll down.” I like how direct and transparent he is about his nightly activities lol

In America, when a van comes towards a school that's a big no-no.

I am Korean, and while I am sensitive to how the Japanese govt and far right nationalists treat their war time past, I don’t think younger generations should live ‘under’ what their ancestors did. I think you’re so funny and I love your channel

seeing the real youtube button thing set next to the cardboard ones is just so cute 🙈

This guy has AMAZING English for a native Japanese person, he speaks it better than a lot of native English speakers and he seems so nice!!

5:58 person: So I also live in Japan and honestly, some of my closest friends now are Japanese people. A lot of them say that they like hanging out with me because talking to me doesn't come with all the extra burdens of "being Japanese". I'm naturally very friendly and open and freely tell people stories from my life. And after a few weeks, the Japanese people I'm around, as long as they're around me and not others, typically reciprocate. I would say that I unintentionally leaned into my "gaijin-ness". Embrace who you are, remember everyone's got their own personal boundaries, and remember that you can't always be friends with everyone.

11:27 I'm a Vietnamese-Canadian. Visited Japan this year and when people asked where I'm from and I told them "Canada" every one of them was thoroughly confused.

I'm sorry that you received those hateful comments... As a rational Chinese, I don't think it's fair to blame you for what some of your ancestors did. I do think the Japanese government is responsible for educating the people on the full picture of what Japan did in WW II. If there's no respect for history, I feel like it's almost impossible for the two countries to accept each other and work together without concerns fully.

First of all, I want to say that I really appreaciate that you add subtitles in all your videos. Secondly, I want to ask if you can do a video on gaming. It can be about whatever topic you like: the current situation of arcades in Japan, the retro scene in Japan, etc. Basically, anything that's related to gaming over there. Most people in the west, since they can't speak the language, only go for the "easy to play" games like space shooters or platformers and ignore almost everything else that's available over there.

“Rentai-Sekinin” is very common in the US military, if someone messes up the whole squad pays for it, I’ve been punished because someone that I never even met caused a problem.

The smile when he unboxed the RU-vid button was absolutely priceless. Love this guy.

YES SHUNchan CONGRATS WITH THE RU-vid SILVER BUTTON やった〜！but never throw away the cardboard one ok

To the person who asked about smaller portions, I never knew Japan offered smaller portions in restaurants until our son came home. When I was in a ramen restaurant, I asked if they had a child menu. The server said "no but you can order the women's small portion here and in a lot of places." and showed me how to do it. The small portion isn't just for women but I guess most of the people who order it are women.

I live in Japan and one of my good friends here is full Japanese, but he was born and raised in America. He basically speaks no Japanese. When we go to restaurants and places like that, they expect him to talk, but then I end up talking in Japanese and we get the most confused looks all the time. It’s quite funny 😂

This dude just admitted that he can't tell some Asian peoples apart. Can we stop accusing everyone of being racist for asking out of curiosity?

I’ve replayed the arigatou part so many times and still can’t find the difference 😅 Btw, please keep on displaying your 50k subs award in your future videos as it is one of this channel uniqueness.

Customer service in Japan is HEAVENLY. As an American when I am in Japan I am always so surprised and delighted at how consistently lovely the service is.

"you might get looked down if you want to came to Japan only for anime" SAY IT LOUDER!!!!!!

I get the feeling that the "Latino type" Japanese probably imagine are the tall, hardly tanned, muscular men/very curvy women in Novelas (latino dramas) But we get shorter the further down you go into Central America, and come in basically every size, shape and color because of the Spanish colonization so our skin goes from black coffee to paper white, every hair type and color, and eye color too

Japanese American here. I don’t know many other Japanese Americans outside of my family and close contacts. I think that is because most JAs I know are fourth- or fifth- generation Americans. My great, great grandparents emigrated in the late 1800s when there was much more influx from Japan. After the 1920s, immigration from Japan and China was largely cut off to the US because of racist policies. It didn’t restart again til the mid century, but by that time, Japan was becoming an economic power and Japanese people just didn’t feel the need to come over. I believe that’s why more recent Asian immigrants are from S Korea or Vietnam. I personally don’t know any recent Japanese immigrants, except for the occasional college student or int’l employee. EDIT: Sad to say, my generation has few Japanese-speakers left. (Those who learned it did so to practice international law or accounting.) The latest gen also has no marriages with other ethnic Japanese. We have become the typical American hodge podge of Chinese, Hawaiian, Mexican, Jewish, Thai, Filipino, German and Vietnamese.

I think the issue has more to do with the gov refusing to educate their population about their history, which means the individuals (Japanese) arent really in the fault. Its like here in Canada we only recently started learning about the genocide of the first nations. although I do think individuals are innocent, they should still know about their history :)

"It's not like we recognize anybody with a little butterfly in their body as a Yakuza member." Tell that to all the pools ,onsens, gyms, and spas lol

Great video! Cant wait for the next one

Hey Shun, I just wanted to say that I don't think Chinese and Korean people directing hateful comments directly at you is okay, and it is not their right at all to feel that way towards you, just because you are Japanese. You are not responsible for what your ancestors did and we are now 4 generations after the Second World War ended. My Grandfather was a WWII veteran and he had the opinion that it was his generation's conflict and any animosity/hatreds ends with them and them only.

It's weird being a Japanese American sometimes. I've had relatives fight and die for the USA in World War II but I get rude comments by white people for how "exotic" I look. When I travel to Japan, locals get confused and ask why I look Japanese but can't speak the language. That's understandable and I try to make it obvious that I am a tourist by dressing in western clothing but I still get judgmental looks from time to time. @SHUNchan if you have any questions, let me know! I'll do my best to answer

So happy to find your channel. Thanks for the content!

Thank you for the subs, its amazing! Your editing keep getting better to. Looking forward to more content 👏👏

I kind of feel the opposite way about the customer service in Japan. Yeah, employees are super polite, but that's become such a point of pride, that companies look out for who can kiss the best a** and not necessarily who can actually do their job. I've run into it many times in Japan at places like the bank or ward office, where the customer service person is a young, pretty, polite woman, but they have no idea how to do anything past the bare minimum asked of them.

I think that's most counties tend to gloss over the parts of their history that make them look bad. It DEFINITELY happens in America. It's shameful how little my schools taught about how Native Americans and enslaved people were treated. And I swear, I find out more disturbing things the US was/is involved in across the globe, everyday. I love my country, but damn... Sometimes, we really suck. Also, I feel like being able to tell the difference between Korean/Japanese/Chinese/other east asians on phenotype alone, is as easy as telling the difference between English/French/Dutch/other Europeans. Which is to say, not easy.

Your honesty is fantastic - this is your number one asset - I wish you a heap of success in the future!

Shun, your videos are awesome! Really glad RU-vid put you on my screen. You answer questions honestly and have a great personality that translates really well on camera! Keep it up and continue to make more videos! You'll hit 500k before you know it!!!

Intro had me laughing, but the rest was super informative! This is the kind of stuff you can’t really learn from books. So glad I found your channel. It all started simply from starting my Japanese studying seriously.

I'm Brazilian, my father is Japanese. My grandma from my mother’s side was born in Brazil already.

CONGRATS ON THE RU-vid PLAQUE! Happy for you brotha.

I love your videos!! Thank you for this window into Japanese life.

Hangout with Chris (abroad in Japan)! He's a bit cranky in the mornings though...

Thanks for featuring my question! I know it might have been a bit awkward, but I was genuinely curious, and you did say I could ask anything!

Congrats man you deserve it! Keep up the good work

I'm just genuinely happy for your achievement! I remember watching your earlier videos early this year and I remember seeing that cardboard play button on display and how I want for you to receive that one day. And it finally happened! Yay! congrats man! Here's to more content and followers! ✨

Congrats on a 100k Shun Chan. It's great that you and other Japanese youtubers are enlightening us viewers about Japan! My question is why do Japanese people call each other by their family name, unless they're really really close/family? In other countries, you call someone by their last name if you're referring to them by title (Mr, Mrs, Doctor). Friends, even just aquaintances can be on a first name basis.

Ah yes, the ol' "come into my van and learn about the dangers of weed" bit. Chris Farley would be proud.

Love how honest and straightforward you are!

this is refreshingly candid & i appreciate immensely 🙏

What are some japanese no-no's when it comes to dating?

Congratulations! Also I love the Evangelion music at the beginning!

Congrats on the 100k Shun! This video, while challenging in some aspects is quite brave and informative. I certainly learned quite a lot, and I hope that your honest take on some hared hitting issues resonates with others as it did for me!

I find it absolutely amazing how you genuinely use a bigger vocabulary correctly when you speak and you think about what you say. I feel like that’s the reason why I enjoy watching you because every time I watch you, you get better and better at English and it’s just amazing.

8:30 As a Dominican, this not only flattered me, but this raised my self-esteem by a bit, Gracias for the compliments Japan

Yooo they find Latinos attractive! I'm going to Japan Oh shoot they don't like leg hair on a guy?! I'm out

I love your videos! Congrats on your play button. You deserve all the support you recieve and your videos are like talking to a close friend. UR AWESOME!

Always fun and interesting insights!

"for me I would just Scroll Down" wait.... Oooooooooooh *poggers *

I'm Korean and I'm sorry for some of my own who left the mean comments. It doesn't matter if you're Korean/Chinese/Japanese, at the end we're all just individuals unfortunately bound by the history of our countries. However, I'm very glad that you acknowledge what the Japanese Empire did back in WW2. Koreans also acknowledge what some of our soldiers did back in Vietnam although we have a long way to go to compensate them. I guess it's easier for us since we deployed our soldiers under a fascist regime which most Koreans didn't support and it also reminded us of the WW2 crimes committed by Japan. In a weird sense, I think the Japanese Empire taught us very important values, ironically. As a Korean, I always was hesitant to support the Japanese activists that demand apologies from the US government, for dropping the atomic bombs, since my people got liberated due to the Japanese Empire surrendering after the 2nd drop. But now I can change my mind to support them knowing Japanese people(that are not activists but ordinary folks) like you exist. According to the Buddhist philosophy, all of us are connected by suffering, and I'll accept it. Your people also suffered too. What good is history if we don't learn from it after all. Anyways, thanks for making me open-minded by being open-minded. Cause I rarely saw Japanese people engage history with empathy but rather listen to what their right-wing media and 2chan have to say.

Thank you for another awesome vidoe! Congratulations on getting 100k subs!

Thank you for sharing these info Love it ! ❤️👊🏻

I like how he is understanding about these comments.

"Had to shave his head completely bald" tells a lot about the society and collective discipline there. Wow...

I'm thinking of binging your videos, they're so good

Good video, in a series of very impressive videos. Congrats on a well-deserved 100K subscriber list!

that cardboard play button is legendary.😹 congratulations on surpassing 100K subs!! you deserve it! you have a very kind-hearted personality. :)

I'm an American who actually grew up in Japan. I miss it so much

Ty for your video shunchan. Keep up your positive energy and you will get more subs. Gratz on 100.000! :)

Finally, a video from you! 😄🎉

The part about your team paying for one teammates mistakes happens here in America too. In hockey we called it bag skating cuz when you're done they put you in a body bag

Hey I’m Japanese-American, 50/50. I’m down to be friends! Lol

Another great vlog. Love your honest and good humor. And BTW, your English has gotten so good: An incredible vocabulary, a near-perfect understanding of English grammar, and great pronunciation. I wish I could speak a second language half as well as you!

congrats! glad I found your channel a few months ago!

I just want to thank you for this channel. Im a white american with zero ties to Japan, but just like learning about other cultures and find you so informative and interesting, and really appreciate the way you explain things.

ahh Shun answered my question! I feel famous :D thank you :)

YAYYYY! YOU KEPT THE CARDBOARD ONE!! I'M SO HAPPY!!!

Amazing video! This gave some very good context.

People that try to shame others for what their ancestors have done are pathetic.

Aloha, I am hafu Japanese and Filipino, but grew up in Hawaii. When I go to the Mainland US, I typically get described as just asian

Great Video.. I love how down to earth you are. Keep doing your thing

congrats on the 100k subs. Love your channel, bro!

I have a weird question: Do you have a skincare routine or are you just blessed with beautiful skin?

Hey, I’m glad Japanese people find Hispanics or Latin Americans attractive because I think you’re adorable! Lol 😂 I love your videos and love the insight that they give me about how my Japanese friends must’ve felt when I met them. I did an internship with Disney and met two Japanese friends and the culture shock was evident at first but then we learned so much from each other! I really hope to visit Japan soon and not just because of anime! I want to see the Sakura and bathe in a beautiful spring bath. Oh plus eat some delicious food 🍱! 💖 Looking forward to going someday! 💖🥰

I’m a recent subscriber to you channel, I must say that I totally loved it! I got a lot of new good information ✨ thanks for all your effort!

Been binge watching your channel and really enjoy your content, congrats on 100K subs although in my opinion the cardboard play button is irreplaceable

It is good to recognize each others participation in WW2 and just learn from it. As individuals we weren't there and didn't personally have responsibility. My best friend in college is Japanese and I learned so much from him. Best wishes to you and thanks for educating the world on your culture.

3:11 I think that's the reason why some Japanese people hate outsiders because they're only educated about the bombing in the country but never told about japan's invasion of another country during ww2, so I think now that it is really understandable why some jp ppl hate outsiders aside from their rude behavior as a visitor in the country.

I am enjoying your candid responses. I'm subscribing!

You’re such a genuine and entertaining person! Love your channel man 🇯🇵

As a German, I feel you on the whole historical context of WW2 (and WW1 for us, as well). However, we have basically the exact other situation from Japan, in that we are reminded of what we did every single day and history in school is to 50 % just about our Nazi history. I must admit, while I do think it is important to remind us of this fact, it sometimes can get a little tedious because, after some point, you start to feel guilty for things your grandparents or great-grandparents might have done. Essentially, it sometimes feels like you are trained to feel guilt for something you never had any part in and that can get very tiring.

1:09 "Hey kids, get in this random white van." 😳

You're such a cool guy! I love these videos

haha the opening was so cute, congrats on the silver button!

I taught high school for 5 years in Japan with a small hand tattoo. Most of my students thought it was cool and one wrote it on his hand. (I just lied about having it in my interview and covered it with a small bandage.) When I got to Japan I covered it for 9 months. Then after the break I just stopped covering it. Nobody cared. By then everyone liked me enough to be OK with it.

My cousin is half indian half chinese and when ever I have gone to his I have only had curry, naan and rice lol. Also being chinese I would say I am pretty confident I can tell the difference between Chinese, vietnamese and japanese

I would LOVE to see a video of you speaking to a Japanese-American. I find the whole idea fascinating. A close friend was Korean American and I loved watching him and his mom talk about Korea. Also, I'm a new sub! You're channel is so much fun and informative to watch 💕

I really admire your compassion to understand the victims. That's speaks volume about your character. I also try not to speak over anyone whose hurt by whatever I done or what my people has done to them, nor do I belittle their pov because at the end of the day, they're the victims and it's just shitty to minimize people's pain. I greatly respect that you understand that.

"I live under what my ancestors did". Don't worry, literally every country has some sort of atrocity that they committed

I loved the Evangelion opening 😂

Congratulations Shun fo reaching 100k Subs!

I am enjoying your videos. You share good perspectives.

I'm from Germany, still a Lot of People in the World thinking we are all Nazis when they aren't familiär with the current German People. I kind of feel you, bro.

Japanese american living in Japan, if you want I'll gladly hit you up.

I love your Q+A videos Shunchan, it feels like I'm hanging out with a friend :) Congrats on 100k+!!!

I love your videos! You’re so honest and open minded ☺️