Inside The Lives Of Japan's Royal Family 

Mulan was Chinese, they are Japanese. I'll just yeet myself out.

I’m Japanese . This is bad. Please do more research . Princess Mako owns those cars? Are you serious?

Imperial family not royal family! Emperor is higher than a king.

1:15 "And no one has done it in over 200 years" *text says 2000 years* Me: what

The Japanese Royal is so humble and low key to the point many of us foreigners aren't even aware of them.

I swear America is more obsessed with the royal family than the British 😂😭

This video i- -mispronounced names -Milan was in china -japan dates back thousands of years not hundreds -you pronounce the j in meiji My god

Mulan is Chinese, not Japanese, there is a big different!

This lady is having a horrid time pronouncing the princesses names.

Japan's history doesn't date back 'hundreds and hundreds of years'! It dates back over several thousands of years. Wow.

Why is the Japanese monarchy described as being "dark" or otherwise cruel while the British monarchy is described as "beloved"?? Bias much?? 👀👀🙊 Anyway just my thoughts...

5:20 - Who actually thinks the Japanese royal family is boring? I think it’s just as interesting as any other royal family because of their history. Japan’s an old, beautiful country with fascinating history.

Hahaha, Mulan? That was in China. . .

1.) 200≠2,000 2.) You pronounce the "j" in "Meiji." This is not Spanish. 3.) Perhaps the creators of this video need to do a bit more research before publishing this...

“Are we in Disney’s Mulan?” *Me wondering if they haven’t watched Mulan or if they just don’t know Mulan is chinese*

The bad thing is not the wrong information, but the fact that you made this video. I'm afraid the world will misunderstand our imperial family.

This channel irritates me so much. In basically all of their videos, they have so much false information and/or they don't research much before hand. The pronunciation hurts. They also need to understand that THIS IS THE EAST. Not the West. Don't expect them to become like your "beloved" English royal family.

Wow, the number of inaccuracies and disrespect in this video is staggering. I'm embarrassed for you.

the lack of research in this is atrocious.

"Royal?" The word you're looking for is "imperial."

Why do they keep saying royal/royalty when speaking of the family? It’s an IMPERIAL family.

Please try to understand, if you make videos: Royal = if there is King or Queen in charge. (comes from latin Rex or Res = means King, thing, state -> Res publica = public affair) If there is an Emperor in charge, we say = Imperial. He's Imperial Majesty, and anything about The Emperor are Imperial case. Royal is not Imperial. Imperial is not Royal. Because The Emperor is NOT King! Thank you...

What was Mulan and the Great Wall doing in Japan?

Princess mako came to Bhutan and my classmates and i got to perform in front of her and even got to talk to her. I felt so honored.😀😀

It is Japan not the western world! So stop comparing two different cultures with your ethnocentrist mentality

I find extreme offense in this video. At least get your facts straight and not downgrade the Japanese lifestyle as if it has no meaning. I have always found dissatisfaction when it comes to these issues for they are not addressed with any good light. I get it, drama is interesting and you are entitled to your own opinion, but please consider who could be hurt by what is being said. Also please stop comparing the Japanese royal family to others that have in your eyes "similar" issues. It's sad that this channel has to meddle with other individuals lives in order to gain views and status. How sad.

*1:15** “200 Years”* *Video: “2000”*

6:09 Prince then emperor Akihito married Michiko, their son Naruhito was the one who married Masako

Historically though, Japan has had empresses. The only reason why we see this "only males can succeed to the throne" is because after WWII the US stepped in and wrote Japan's new constitution which states this in it. So yes japan's government differently needs an update, but female monarchs have existed and helped rule japan in the past

haha you dare to compare a mere and vulgar commoner as Kim Kardashian to someone soooooooo much superior as Princess Mako, hahaha give me a break

"our beloved british royal family" yeah.. Right.

Akihito married Princess Masako?! Wrong info everywhere. Inaccurate

I'm not sure the purpose of this video. Is it supposed to be informative or opinionated? When creating informative video of one culture, pls do not make any personal opinion on it. You have to think from the perspective of the culture you try to inform on. Not using your own judgement.

This is the worst video of the Japanese royal family I have seen. Not your culture. Inappropriate and error-filled commentary.

I don't like the tone and I'm not even japanese. Humility is a good thing.

2:18 when they showed the ”british” royals that was actualy the swedish crownprincess Victoria and her husband Daniel

Wrong names, incorrect info. Do your research.

My thing is...who are they supposed to marry if not Japanese commoners? Other Japanese royals/statesman? Other countries royals? Wtf?! WHO?!

Mulan is Chinese not Japanese lol

I wanna see Netflix make a show based on the Japanese Imperials. Just imagine the storylines. If they could make millions of the Windsor’s and “The Crown”, they’ll make a shed load off the Chrysanthemum Throne.

USA imposed that rule that a princess who marries a commoner loses the tittle So the Japan Royal Family will slowly disappear It’s really surprising to me the lack of information accuracy you guys share here

What's with the Mulan clip?! The editors wrote 2,000 when the narrator said 200. The j's are still pronounced in Japanese (not h).

this channel is so bad.

I guess the Talko need to learn their Disney Characters

'Our beloved British royals'? You're not English they're not your royals.

The pronunciations of the Japanese names just makes my ears bleeding!!

stop talking about "what needs to be changed"

Me: Princess mako, am here to love you with all of my heart. Comment section: is that guy okay😔

One does not just casually go against tradition in Japan. Making changes to tradition has got to be even harder than it is in England-even commoners cannot go against their families traditions, let alone the imperial family.

Did she just pronounced MEIJI as MEIHI? 😂

Wows I didn't know they had a royal family until now!! Gonna obsess over a new royal fam now. I love their dresses!!

OMG Princess Mako is so beautiful

this video is basically saying that an eastern culture adopt to a western aproach to a monarchy.

am I the only one who constantly forgets that Japan has a royal family? Also. Mulan? Seriously, Talko? There's a difference between China and Japan.

At 6:13 the narrator mentions the wife of Emperor (Emeritus) Akihito as "Princess Masako" which is incorrect. It should be Princess Michiko, the broken butterfly, now the Empress Emerita.

I'm not Japanese but my love for Japan is just so dense that I'm so offended by this video. I shouldn't have watched this. 😒

I read somewhere a while ago that Princess Masako, a Harvard grad and fluent in 5 languages, had some type of breakdown years ago. Unable to conceive and rounds of invetro therapy she was only able to produce a girl. This prompted pressure on the family and her sister-in-law eventually gave birth to a boy who now is the hereditary prince, leaving her daughter Aiko in the rubble. Aiko also had to drop out of school due to relentless bullying (apparently a huge problem in Japan). Masako turned down her husbands proposals several times and only accepted with conditions. She should have read the fine print and darted when she had the chance. Wonder if she'll emerge after she is the queen consort. She appears brilliant and needs to step up and be a positive role model to the world.

Well, thank you for forcing your ideology on another culture.

It can’t just be me that think Princess Mako looks a lot younger than she is, right?

6:10 OMG Emperor Akihito’s wife is Michiko. Masako is Emperor’s daughter-in-law. Do your research before making a video!!!!!

Princess Mako is so beautiful

There is a mistake when you said no one had done in in 200 years it said 2000 on the screen

Thank you for your channel Royal family of Japane May God bless your nation

Almost all of TheTalko's videos have some type of error.

This will misinform many people.

Imperial family, not royal.

They can't even stop talking about the British Royals when the topic is supposed to be the Japanese Royals:(

A few years ago, I was a young teenager and I read this 2000 and some page book about the history of the imperial family of Japan, and soon after memorizing the book.

to the people reading this, I hope you have a nice day🙃

I didn't even know that Japan has a royal family I thought they do presidents ,

“200 years “ *shows the number 2000*

Speaker: "In over two hundred years" Screen bottom left: "2000 YEARS"

Thoughts from someone who has lived in Japan for a number of years, speaks Japanese and has done a lot of research on Japanese history and the Imperial Family: 1) it is Emperor Meiji and not Emperor Meihi. 2) Calling Princess Mako a “little monarch” is incorrect. Emperor Akihito is the Monarch of Japan. Therefore you would just call her “a member of the imperial family. 3) Japan’s government needs to update the law on succession for woman. Japan has had female monarchs and some of the greatest monarchs in history have been women. 4) not only that, they need to allow women to marry outside the family and still keep their title. I just don’t see any harm in that. Good example of this is royal families of Europe. 5) the Imperial family needs to adapt with the modern society of Japan. I would love to see like a Twitter and/or Instagram account for the Imperial family so the people of Japan can become closer to them and see the achievements and the good that they do for their country.

The Talko really should be ashamed of itself for the lack of research they did to put this video together. Many of the "outdated" practices such as Royal princesses must leave their title once they marry a "commoner" and the emperor being unable to abdicate were all part of the post WWII constitution drafted by the victorious allies a.k.a. Americans. Just wiki Japanese imperial history and you'll find it was actually a common practice for emperor's to retire and pass the torch once they reach retirement age. The retired emperors still retain some power and their own court. There were some instances where there were 3 living emperors at the same time. Of course that led to wars when competing emperor factions happened, but that's not the topic. If it seems strange that such a long running dynasty only have 3 male heirs and 8 princesses, it's because also during the constitution drafted post WWII, they limited the line that can claim the throne and many imperial lines were left out. It's not that the monarchy can change by themselves either. All of it requires Japan to change their constitution. Japan actually seriously thought about allowing Princess Mako to inherit. That was until the youngest prince was born and then all discussion ended. In order to abdicate, the Japanese parliament had to do a special amendment for the current emperor to abdicate. It's one time thing so not a permanent change.

It’s just crazy how well respected they are to their people

I never even knew Japan had a monarch until Akihito-sama’s surprise speech...

Different cultures have different views and we should not judge what is good for whom....there is reasons we simply don't know

pls report this video as misleading, almost all of her videos are to be honest.

1:16 anyone noticed when she said “over 200 years“ But the text said 2000 years?

Comparing royalty to Kardashian is an insult to Japan.

6:05 The current emperor Akihito is NOT Married to Masako- his son is. You even said so earlier. Someone should really rewatch these Videos before uploading them.

We need a lot of this!!!

Awesome research... Sounds like a Netflix seri 🇯🇵🇺🇸

Says 200 shows 2000, and I thought I was bad at math.

This video seem trying to promote feminist agenda than providing accurate information about Japanese royal family. So many wrong info.

Japanese's princess with orange rx7 that's the coolest thing I heard in month.

Let tradition remain as it keeps a country strong. Updating doesn’t guarantee success. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.

These royals may be as interesting as our beloved British royals? *MAY?! THIS IS MUCH MORE INTERESTING!!!* Imagine knowing your family history 1500 years back!

I respect Japan honoring tradition, retaining its integrity.

I think the princess is happier renouncing the title...Who wants to live in a golden cage?

''Over 200 years'' Me:BuT tHe ScReEn SaYs 2000 Me again:Lol

I'll make a fan fiction about, The Japanese Royal Family, and it's called, The Finger Snapped Kanabo. It's about the trials of hierarchy and the succession Japan needed, based around a daughter, and her relationship with her father. A lot of the succession to the throne, revolves around the voice. Male voices travel further and can be heard clearly. The women usually tell the male what to say, and then they go edit it to make it clear. Like Māori culture.

Hmmm? You need to understand culture and tradition that kept the japanese nation great. Westerner need to understand that we asian love our tradition and respect it.

If they can't marry a commoner who they can marry? are there other princes in Japan? they marry their counsins?

"What's your favourite anime plotline?" Me:

Watched this after just coming home from Bangkok, where I witnessed the coronation of the new King of Thailand, along with several other rituals in Sanam Luang, such as the Royal Ploughing Ceremony. I also took part in the cremation ceremony for the late King Bhumibol in October 2017. I am an American who has lived 5 years in Thailand (in Chiang Mai) and spent most of my adult life in Asia. Therefore, I have a bit of a different perspective from those who compare the Japanese customs with those of the West. It would be far more appropriate to compare the Japanese customs with those of other Asian countries such as Thailand and Cambodia. Even in the bowing and the women's dress there are similarities, and also, Japan is a Buddhist country, like those nations. The main difference is that Thailand and Cambodia were sort of colonies of various South Indian empires in ancient times, so their dress, decorations, and royal traditions reflect this influence, of the ideas of DEVA KING and DHARMA KING, whereas Japan has no such influence from India. I don't know to what degree their customs are similar or dissimilar from those of the royal traditions in China and Taiwan. As far as the degree of traditionalism, I would say that the Bangkok and Cambodian rituals are a lot more traditional and elaborate as far as decorations, royal objects, and dress (especially for males). However, in Thailand, females have always played a significant role in the Royal Family, and the Queen and Princesses are given great respect and admiration by the people. I don't know specifically about the Cambodian Royal Family, but I know it's true in their culture generally also about females...everywhere in Southeast Asia, as opposed to East or South Asia...Malaysia, Philippines, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, etc. Even in South India, it was the same in ancient times, until their culture was taken over by European Dutch and Portuguese colonists and later by North India.

So was it 200 or 2000 years cuz it says 2000 but the audio said 200

コメ欄見ると皇室への海外のイメージが分かって面白いなぁ

Forever love and respect to a lovely princess MASAKO OWADA and her royal family. Zekik Abdelhamid From : ( Tetouan - North of Morocco )

@ 1:16 they say 200 years but the graphic reads 2000 years. 😂