When interacting with people just some advice let the other guest who are actually Japanese or half speak with the locals. Let them speak first and not control the conversation. You seem to do this every video kind of making it about you. You are the host let them interact and you can after they speak as respect introduce yourself. It comes off as kind of narcissist unintentionally and making the mixed people seem like they are children who must be introduced to people in their own country. It makes me feel tense. No disrespect but you do it every video and they are adults. They literally only speak a few words after you had an entire conversation and then it cuts back to you. 98 percent of the video is about you.
Yes, she has an excellent, realistic attitude toward people and life. ++++++++++++++++ Unlike most Whites or other mixed/half's, she's Japanese and Ghanians and having spent, as she said, 70% of her time in Ghana, she KNOWS Japan is NOT as "racist" as most foreigners make it out to be. Because, as she said, she faces much more overt issues in Africa. There, they simply called her a "China girl." She reminded me of being calle "El Chino" in Mexico first time I went down to Mexico, years ago, in my high school days. Mexicans hardly knew, back then, of any other Asians, except Chinese. Former Strong Man of Peru, Alberto Fujimori, used to be called EL CHINO. Whether you're Lao, Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Mongols, Vietnamese, Hmong, Cambodian, Filipino... so long as they THOUGHT you "look" Asian, it's EL CHINO! I smiled when Mexican kids called me BRUCE LEE, in fact! There are DIFFERENT levels or degrees of every thing we face in life. We simply have to put them into better perspective. WHITE MEN (especially Christian Conservative White guys) in the USA --- who still dominate politics and many aspects of life in America ---- for example, are 100% sure they are the "most discriminated against," the "most persecuted" segment of the American population! Some POVs are 100% off... but we all --- rich, poor, black, white, asian, male, female, short, tall, fat, skinny, what-not --- face these issues all the time..... My brother, not Japanese but Asian... he's born and raised in San Diego. But he grew up crazy about Japanese anime since his toddler years in the 1990s; he majored Japanese in college and went on to live and teach in Japan the last 15 plus years. For all intents and purposes, he's as Japanese as any foreigner could be... if some random Japanese merely looked at some random pictures with him among other Japanese, it's impossible to ID him apart from them. But once they realized he's an America (Asian America), his high fluency in Japanese didn't matter. But the way the Japanese would ignore some of his colleagues, in outings... where a waitress may only speak to him, even if he's saying, "No, my friend here also speaks Japanese" (usually a White teacher colleague, he said).... again, we all face challenges in life, in all the societies and people we come in contact with. MARINTIA'S ATTITUDE, therefore, is the most healthy one....
I'm from the U.S., Pennsylvania specifically. She reminds me of what my oldest granddaughter may look like at her age.🥰 When she was little, people asked us if she had some sort of Asian heritage but I'm 1/2 black & 1/2 white. My daughter, her mother, is mixed also but my granddaughter's dad is full black. My daughter and I have actually had people argue us down that we were Puerto Rican and my son (who has a different father) is a bit more brown with soft curly hair and everyone always thinks he's Dominican lol. Our area has a multi heritage(?🤷🏽♀️) Hispanic population so it makes sense lol.
I am Korean-American and lived on Yokota AB in Fussa-Shi (west Tokyo) area. What was funny was that I am completely American, but I look East Asian, so the American airmen would be shouting, "Konnichiwa!" or "Your English is so perfect!" and I would be like.... "uh.. I'm American." and they would just ignore what I said and repeat, "Your English is sooo good though!"
"Its all about perspective" - You can choose to feel complimented or you can choose to feel insulted. Exactly! Go, Marintia. You've got a beautiful life ahead of you. 😊
Americans are so exclusive that they classify her as African. She just looks Asian. Dividing people into “white and non-white” proves how racist and undiverse America is.
Your DEFINITELY BLIND. She's so so but Gorgeous is definitely a no. You clearly haven't been to Spain or Russia where you will see what Gorgeous woman look like
He (or she, theres nothing definitive in such a short comment) didn't judge her on her looks @@KH-bu7dm. He said "I don't find her beautiful..." Thats just a personal statement on her attractiveness. Its admittedly unnecessary but in totality he's saying outwardly she isn't his type but personality wise shes amazing. Now if he said "shes ugly" or "those looks kill a great personality" that would be judging. You've got admirable energy here man, just make sure you're using it in the right places 👍
This young lady is so mature and well grounded. It sounds like her parents brought her up is a secure, loving home. She rises above anyone's preconception of her, and lets her inner light shine. ❤ She's going places in this world. Wishing her all the best.
She's nice. Heraclitus was level headed. The US-Culture, you was brainwashed by, means destruction for the whole Earth. Just watch out honest. USA are the Impire of lies.
What I find interesting about mixed races Asians is that when they are in their home country, the people there don’t readily visually see Asian. But as an American with no Asian ancestry looking at her I automatically see Asian, regardless of the black.
Monoracial people often notice traits that do not align with their own. Like, when it comes to Blasians (half black + half Asian), monoracial Asians will often notice their more black features, even if a Blasian has mostly Asian features, before noticing those Asian features.
I mean, Asian features would be the default for them right? So they are only going to notice when something is different than the norm even when it is subtle. People more likely to notice novelty, right?
You were amazing and you’re perspective as a mix race is graceful. Weirdly enough, I feel that sometimes those who are mixed races are harder for people to get when it comes to different countries. Like the ethnicities you may be, may not be as understandable in their own countries or even in the states because they can’t differentiate but they just don’t know any better so they assume you to be one or the other, if that makes sense😅 I’m so glad you two collaborated. Lovely women with diversity, I’m so here for it ❤❤
Why do you sound American? As a teacher I can say that there is no way you attended Japanese schools and have no accent. Neither parent is American and you live in Japan! Just curious why you sound American.
In Okinawa and maybe even in Southern Kyushu, if Marintia wore her hair down, most Japanese people would think she was Okinawan as soon as she spoke. On the other hand, if Maritia arrived anywhere in Micronesia, they would think she was a Micronesian person and... here on the beautiful Hawiian Islands, she could pass for a Samoan or Tongan beauty fashion model.
Yeah she should move to the islands meet a cool awesome bruddah get some Ono grindz be loving the lyfe'. Or go to the usa or Europe and become a fashion model. We'd love you for it.
@@GigiStar01I’ve noticed a lot of younger people these days have an American accent. Perhaps it’s being on the internet at a young age and being exposed to American English.
@@jonathanaldecoa1099 You're probably right. I also think that she said on her channel that she lived in the States for a few years. Maybe for college.
@@jonathanaldecoa1099 On a similar note, I saw a news segment about American toddlers pronouncing certain words and phrases with a British accent due to Peppa Pig! 😅
I think a lot of people will enjoy learning Japanese from Teacher Tommmy! You should do a video where Tommy “acts like” he doesn’t understand Japanese and you translate for him at restaurant or market, lol.
I agree. That's actually a real thing I've heard it said as well lol. It means you have strong legs and meat on your bones lol. Many Japanese work on trying to get thinker thighs and behinds lol. It's good to think positive first even if such may not sound/seem so.
Marintia looks like she could be from Okinawa though. But then again, the racial bias Japanese have against anyone with anything but snow white skin is well known. It isn't just the forigners, it's the native people too. Sure, some are truly racists, but I think most just lack the awareness and introduction to others. It's also a cultural thing of "everyone must be the same", so if you stick out in any way you'll be judged as a disturber of the peace. It would be interesting to hear what the Japanese say about this. MAybe interview Japanese relatives of halfs and see if their biases have changed.
she looks Hmong to me. i grew up with a lot of Hmong kids. if she was around where I live the Hmong ppl would assume shes just one of them. beautiful humans everywhere.
My observation over the years. Many, if not most, Black and Asian mixed, can passed for Pacigic Islanders. Tonga and Samoa. If I'd saw her, before this video. My first question would be if she's either of the two. And I've seen Samoan and Tongan that I'd thought were Black. Their looks varies.
Not really that unusual since Japanese make up almost 98 percent of Japan and another percent are Asian, probably similar statistics in Ghana's black population. Only found 1 static that said 98 percent are African, but from different tribes.
In my country, foreigners have special treatments like in malls, foreigners, specifically white people, Koreans won't be searched but locals are frisked.
This channel is the most bat shit crazy eye openning opportunity to learn about the most interesting nuanced people living in Asia. I'm constantly amazed at what I learn here.
This is great video, from your choice of location in framing appealing backgrounds. Of course the standout is Marintia who has great way of seeing and interacting with whatever environment she is in. Her personality just radiates positive vibes. The interactions you both had with various people showed how differently situations can be viewed, even by those involved. There were some truly comedic moments and profound operations and interactions. Moisturized hands is not a phrase one hears often. I really liked how this video show cased how interaction and engagement change when language abilities allow one to go beyond surface level communication.
Thanks for watching Jim. I hope you have a safe trip back to Canada today. I’d love to see you off to the airport, but I can’t get ahold of you on Instagram to know where to meet.
The Hapa girl has a beautiful heart&perspective on ppl/life. I’m half Japanese&Portugese guy from Hawaii. So I can relate to the hapa girl from Ghana 100%. Who cares if a Japanese person assumes your a bakatare gaigin...once they understand that you understand what there saying it goes in 1 of 2 directions. The rest is up to you. Much luv&respect from Hawaii🤙🏽
She’s so pretty 😮. Part of me gets mad when people have a super positive attitude and don’t let being stereotyped bother them. And of course part of me realizes I need to make adjustments so I’m the same way. She has a great attitude towards being a minority in Japan. I want to be more like that.
Yea she is Beautiful black and Japanese but so people Don't realize Being mixed is great and Skin color will Always be different Who's to say one thing The foreigners try to go after the Japanese Police Hold your breath It's going to favor japan people
People who live between nations, cultures and identities are much more empathetic and much more interesting than people who have a clear cut one identity. They are more prone to tolerance and true interest in diversity. If we look at the mess that identitarians are making of democratic societies currently, we recognise the value of people who know that there are two sides to each coin. Nationalism and identitarianism are ideological crutches for those who have nothing to be proud of but their place of birth, or their belonging to a group. That’s not an achievement. People who have to confront prejudice or have no advantage from belonging to any privileged group will have to prove themselves, and have to conquer the respect that people who belong to a majority in a society can expect and take for granted.
She also looks like a fellow Mexican. Here in Mexico she would go completely unnoticed, most people would think she's from Oaxaca, Guerrero or somewhere else in the south of the country.
There’s something to be said for Japanese raised over seas not being “Japanese”. I knew a Japanese couple raising kids in the states and when I first came to japan I realized they would never be “Japanese” for japnese people. Being Japanese is being born and raised in the culture. I’d say half kids or even non Asian ethnicities born and raised in japan will forever be more Japanese than say Japanese Americans born and raised in the states.
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@@OrientalPearl I don't think it's about having a "Japanese card". It's just that if the majority of your cultural experiences are from a different culture, then that will make you different, or "foreign", compared to the average Japanese person. It's not a bad thing, it's just a product of your experiences. And it can change: if she spends the rest of her life in Japan, so that only 10% of her experiences were within non-japanese cultures, then she'd be much less "foreign" or different compared to a Japanese person who spent ~99% of life in Japan. (There's also the idea that your "formative years" weigh more heavily when determining this, but i dont know if i fully believe that).
Most half black half Japanese I've seen, I find I can generally see both sides of heir heritage but for Marintia I would believe she was just Japanese if I didn't know her dad was from Ghana. She doesn't look that half to me even with it. I'm surprised Japanese people think she's a foreigner
I’m not mixed but all my life I have been asked if I have Asian blood. I have even been treated differently by some Blacks who I thought I was mixed. So I can relate a little bit to being seen as racially ambiguous.
So interesting to learn different perspectives about living as a "foreigner" in Japan. Amazing that the one lady thought that Marintia was actually Japanese. Maybe the fact that Marintia lived most of her life in Ghana, makes it easier for her to be used to some people thinking that she's a foreigner.
This may sound odd, but I loved hearing about how your grandma grew and changed her perspective about your father. I am american, mixed between black and white, and my family went through the same initial rejection. My mom's family even disowned her when she married my father. But they came around, they grew and changed too, and by the time my brother and I were born we never even knew how they once disapproved of our parent's union. Some of my favorite memories are my mom's mother taking my brother and I to all her social functions and how she would openly boast to her friends about how "beautiful, smart, and talented" we were. She really instilled a lot of self-confidence in me that I was lacking when I was younger. I didnt discover her inital thoughts about my parents' interracial marriage until after my grandmother had passed away and I found an old letter my mom had written to her mother. I was shocked, and saddened by her prejudice. But then I realized, we are all just people making our way in this world and learning about life as we go. And she loved us all so much. I thank God above that he changed her and granddaddy's hearts, and that they were both such strong and positive influences in my life ❤
My children are Japanese and Black, I understand. Japanese people speak to my boys in English and they always respond in fluent Japanese. sometimes they do get irritated.
I love how open and understanding she is to know her mixed ethnicity might raise eyebrows or questions because the area is not used to the mix of people. ❤ She is not upset and seems very relaxed and accepting and understanding.
today it's almost normal for people from different countries to meet and love each other and have children, so hey normal. live your life that counts.😃
Racial prejudice is disgusting no matter what, but you can't escape it in any country. My sister was friends with a Korean girl and the horrible things she had to say about every other Asian was vile. Thankfully my sister was not friends with her long.
Maybe the title should be being bi-racial in Japan & Ghana. Obviously there's racism everywhere. Also most of the guys they encountered were Chinese or Taiwanese. She handles it well tho.
Actually, you're not black enough. There are Japanese that are dark too. But if you go to my country the Philippines, they might think you are Filipino untill you speak.
LOVE this channel and always a blast to see you keeping The REAL in your REEL! I very much appreciated the background "musical part" that I first heard back in the day in the Sean Connery movies called "Rising Sun"! 😉 Cheers and MOO From Across The Pacific In COW-lumbus, Ohio👋
The mixed Ghana/ Japanese lady is incredibly beautiful. Mixed race people are beautiful, I have three mixed race children, my two oldest daughters are mixed Japanese, I am white British and my son is mixed Filipino.
