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Los Angeles California is far worse than that. Very dangerous, the homeless are usually out of their mind. You can definitely find drugs, but you won’t make friends. Fun fact: Little Tokyo in Los Angeles is only 3mins away from skid row, but it very clean and safe, surprisingly.
It's funny our money is more valuable than Japan now. B4 Japan's money was more valuable but because we got inflation and depression going on this is way affordable
They look happy, I hope they don't get over runned by tourists and all their vending machines and eateries become over priced. Then the police would come and chase all the locals away because it's now a tourist attraction. 😞
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😎👍🇺🇲 Their "slum" is on a whole new level compared to what you would find in the States. To me. That just looks like the average lower income neighborhood. Cheers from the PNW Seattle WA USA area.
Right? I noticed a lot of elderly men. They’ve probably been failed by the system in their elderly years or their families abandoned them for different reasons (ie. addiction).
@@karami8844 Not just elderly. You got some families on there too. It is just sad that the country would not build them a better box but is willing to put all kinds of sh!t into war. Like Trump said. Build a bunch of tents and beds and they will still be better off than right now.
I’ve never been to Japan. But if this is the “worse part of town”, then it must be a really great place in general. I’m saying this as an Icelandic person that grew up in Denmark and have also lived for two years in Amsterdam (2008-09). I then also lived in Berlin from 2014-19. The nice areas there are more “run down” than the place you went to 😆
I stayed in Nishinari for 3 nights by myself (female) and then another week with my partner. There were homeless people and plenty of drinking but I never felt unsafe. I shopped at the same grocery store, was never bothered or harassed and even got a few smiles. In my 2 months in Japan this was an area I was fondest of and would definitely stay there again. A local told us this whole area has improved a lot over the last 10 years because of tourists coming in and some RU-vidrs showing a more positive side.
well Chinese here, most Asians are afraid of the law, because the government can do whatever to the people, so we are very careful to stay out crimes that would get us in trouble. Western countries, where people are presumed innocent until proven guilty, is more likely to risk law. I still chose to immigrate to America though, because living in US is still better over all.
@@thomgizziz I think you're just ignorant on the topic. The fact that you said that, comparing this place to a warzone is a prime example of that. I've lived, been homeless, and spent countless days awake, fearing for my things, myself, and others around me. This is literally NOTHING like places i've stayed at or visited. You can't even talk to people without them spitting, cussing, or pulling something out on you if you have anything of value. It took me 2 days of staying in certain places where i get kicked out, stolen from, or literally stalked, hit, or having a gun pulled for being in the wrong area at the wrong time. Feces on the ground, the rancid smell of rotting, drugs, and hygiene. You really have no idea and are probably and luckily ignorant towards the experience other than walking through places, saying that you've 'been there'. I'm happy for you, but don't say things you don't know. Be grateful of what you have and who you are. Some of us lose ourselves and have to constantly move in fear for our lives.
LOL Ghib is like a Singaporean visiting Japan in this video.. he forgot he himself is Japanese.. when you started talking to them in English and replied in broken Japanese, that was so funny HAHAHA
@@franktaylor7617 Yeah, that's pretty much it. My favorite variation of this is "blur like sotong", which I've never had explained to me satisfactorily.
I stayed in Nishinari-ku twice. And honestly, it feels much safer than my hometown. For around 700円 per night, with wi-fi, close access to station, and a small public onsen, it was incredible. Lots of cheap, tasty foods and shops too around too. The only downside was, the walls are thin. Imagine trying to sleep at 3am and the person next door ripped out a loud, hearty, echoing fart. My sleepiness is immediately replaced with a mad attempt to hold my laughter in.
I lived there in the early 2000's, homeless everywhere, cheap food, Yakuza always floating around, smell of piss permiates the air and I LOVED the place, so much history and character. Never any issues, it's its own community and there's a sense of pride for those that arent homeless who have loived there their whole lives. I just went there last month to visit with my family, first time back in over 20 years and surprised to see how much it has been cleaned up and kind of a tourist area. Nishinari ku ROCK"S!
@@eternity.in.a.m0m3nt i lived in Osaka on and off for 5 years, had friends who lived in Nishi Nariku also, i loved the place so much character and history although it's now become quite popular as a tourists.
The best part of this well made video was the respect which you showed toward the people & their culture. Thank you for leaving preconceived biases behind.
Having lived in San Francisco, this is like the nice parts and I'm not even exaggerating. I would have no qualms about walking through this neighborhood, the uncles hanging around the vending machines and shanties are way friendlier than their American equivalents that are pretty likely to meet you with a weapon if you approach their camp site.
I've stayed in that area, I actually felt safe there and didn't feel as threatened as my own home town. Yes it can get dirty, and there's older rough people who hang around drinking and smoking all day, but aside from that, I'd go back lol.
Thank you for showing such an unfiltered view of Japan. Doesn't matter where you go they really are the most welcoming and kindhearted people in the world. Met so many Japanese from all different ages in different regions and once you break the language barrier they truly open up. Unforgettable experiences
Ghib becoming a tourist in his hometown is hilarious, I was smiling the moment the conversations happened with the locals. Good content and also an eye opener that a "slum" is this clean.
The friendly peopple are so pure of heart .very geniune. And the posters telling ppl to be respectful shows how decent thay are ,there values wont be changed by wrong doing. ❤
I'm so glad someone is finally giving this area a fair and non-dramatized view. As someone who spent a month in the area, I can say for certain that I will be back.
I spent 3 weeks in south central chicago... didn't have any problems while I was there so the place must be safe, right? How are you all this slow? Do you think bad areas are like movies and people are dying and getting hurt left and right?
@@thomgizziz The difference between this area being "safe", and you being "safe" in chiraq is apples to oranges. One is dangerous due to over dramatization from a rather docile society, And the other is dangerous because theres literally a 1.2 homicides per day. Japan AS A WHOLE has a violent crime rate of 0.7/100,000 people, where as Chicago, A single CITY mind you has 53.8/100,000....
I think Japanese have so much respect for others. Seeing how there were no trash bins, yet no litter, is amazing. At the top of my street is a community garbage can, and people still litter within 10 feet of it. It's crazy.
Tell me about it. Boggles my mind how anyone, trashcan in the vicinity or not, can just toss their garbage on the ground without a care in the world. Literally one of the most disgusting, disrespectful & yet so easily avoidable things you can do imo. I bet if a guest did that inside their house tho, they'd instantly be trippin out on them like what are you thinking?!? The logic so many people possess is pretty confusing to say the least.
It’s nice to see this side of Japan. I refuse to travel to generic, sanitized cities. I grew up in San Francisco. I want to see the edges. This makes me want to go to Japan more.
Most homeless people are actually very nice humble folks, they’ve been through a lot and a little kindness goes a long way. Also, I hope those sauces on the walls weren’t mammal sauces.
@@tootersshow5936 There are many homeless who don't contact their family and friends out of pride or simply don't want to burden them. Some are orphans and don't have anyone to rely on. Are you Christian?
@@porkcutlet3920You got it twisted up. It's the other way around, although there are homeless that don't contact their families due to pride, etc, like you said, those are actually the minority. I'd say 30% are like that, the other 70% are really insufferable and generally terrible people who have burned bridges with family and friends. Ask me how I know. I spent 10 years in the streets in the early 2000s when I was a teen, up until 2011. I can tell you have a really naive point of view. Go live in the streets for 6 months and tell us your experience goofy.
I disagree. Kensington is one of the richest places in the world where homes often sell for £5m to £100m. The Price of Wales lives in Kensington in a palace.
Love this episode! Debunking the myth of Nishinari. I was there couple of months ago, i knew i reached the 'skid row' of Japan when i saw a homeless man pissing on the sidewalk. Other than that incident, It is still relatively clean and orderly. Tobita Sinchi the redlight district was right beside it and feels tidier than our Geylang.
People are honest and kind? Most of the people that lived in japan has told us that they are the most spineless people and badmouths each other behind their backs.
I accidentally stayed near shim-immimiya without knowing, and at no point did I feel unsafe. I was young, and stupid at the time and walked through the area multiple times drunker than shit after midnight and I was totally fine. It was dirty and that’s it surprisingly, I never felt scared.
Been there, done it and only after wards think it was stupid. I think the young and stupid are sometimes tolerated but also nice to see them. I mean would an adult be mean to a 3 year old but probably you weren't worth mugging.
Wish u talk longer with the people on the street, it’s alright to let the video run longer into hours with you interview the elderly. Kinda interested to listen to their stories like the one who used to work for Toshiba in overseas and how he ended up alone etc. We can learn a lot from them too. All life experiences are gold be it good or bad experience. And they seems happy to talk to you and don’t mind the filming. Overall, great video, I enjoy watching another side of Japan that usually don’t show up on other main stream videos
I lived in Nishinari for two months and walked around in those slums even at night. I think from a foreigner perspective it is the safest place I‘ve ever been to outside of japan. I‘m saying that as a foreigner but I think that those videos make that place bad and giving it a reputation that it doesn‘t have at all.
I'm not surprised about them rejecting short stays. There are old men and strange people who live long term in hostels. So it makes it unwelcome for tourists.
Nice and rare to see a hotel room where it allows you to open windows. Stayed at a few where they jammed or locked the windows. Some research on the internet seems to indicate it is to stop people from committing suicide...
This was such a respectful and insightful video. Thank you for showing that even if you are poor it doesn't mean that you are dangerous. You were kind and caring to those you met and treated them like human beings- you didn't use this as an example to say bad things about a community. Keep up the good work!!
I have been there (Nishinari) and stayed for 30 days (because it costs me only S$300 for the 30 days) and I share your experience. I would stay there again in the cheap hostel except for the bedbugs after my 10th night. But I'm now used to the bedbugs and they don't scare me now. But I take every precaution not to bring the bedbugs back with me to Singapore.
I traveled to Japan for vacation since the late 80s, never have I been disturbed or accosted by the local, it’s always very fun to just walk around. But now Japan is too crowded, especially Tokyo and Osaka, will try to visit other parts of Japan.
So much heart in this video. This is the cleanest skid row in the world. Even the unsightly scrap refrigerators and washing machines look clean and not exactly condemned. Helps that it is not a hot sauna like SIngapore but surely in the summer, this is when this dumping ground will become infested with rats and other vermin.
Dude, 10:49 Grandpa was trying to tell you his life story, and he totally could have given you the whole history of the neighborhood! Also, who is "the boss"?? You buried the lead, man!
Bro I grew up in Brownsville, Brooklyn NYC. What you just presented is a not dangerous, it’s just poor. You didn’t get robbed or cursed out or beat up stabbed or shot. Hell I’d move to Airin RIGHT NOW and marvel at how nice the place is.
Thank you for this! I really enjoyed your video & discoveries. I stayed in this general area 14 years ago for a week during my 1st trip to Osaka primarily because it's cheap & was aware of it being the supposed 'skid row' but discovered its full of heart & never once felt unsafe. It's one of my fondest memory of traveling in Japan. I even enjoyed several solitary walks from the city (once after a gig) back to my hotel at 2am 🤗 I'll definitely be back in this neighborhood if get back to Osaka again & will try out that 8am Izakaya!
Hi, I just subscribe to your Channel today after watching this video. I think you're a humble ,down to earth and non bias guy which bring alot of SG lots of pride
I stayed in Hotel Raizen years ago when traveling extra cheap which was basically the outskirts of Nishinari Ward. Honestly there were signs that it was quite shady (ie. beer vending machines everywhere, men in messy suits having full on drinks at 8am in the morning.), but it was honestly one of the best stays I had.
Omgosh Japan is so beautiful and clean. Thank God your home itsn't like San Francisco, Seattle or New York where everyone is mean as well as displaced. Cheers from USA
I stayed in Nishinari for a week as my home base when traveling through Osaka and Kyoto. I loved this area. While it did have more homeless, graffiti, pachinko parlors, and people walking around drunk than some of the other areas of Japan I have been to; I still felt extremely safe in the house I rented and while walking around, even after late nights of drinking. Bonus points for the cheap food and drinks in the area. I have fond memories of getting to know and drink with locals even with my broken Japanese. Would 100% stay in the area again during my next trip, and would recommend to other travelers without children.
Why i keep LOL..all the way since the very start of u speaking to the local...as if u r true tourist...trying your very best to speak to them in Japanese...it resemble me...as a Singaporean trying to speak mininum Japanese to the local when I were there previously..❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂
@@GhibOjisanyou speak with a true blue Singaporean accent. It makes me understand you better. But I think on the other hand, you might think you are losing your roots? 😅
I mean it's insane at 10:22 that looks like a perfectly has never been used leather couch😮 that's at least 80 bucks in the United States on Facebook!!!!!!!!!!
