Can certainly feel what she went through in such a difficult situation. Yes the world has to move on. Many Singaporeans enjoy traveling to Japan now for the scenic places. Historical cities like Kyoto to Tokyo to eat, shopping and Onsen
More accurately "Do you get nervous when you talk to strangers?" "No, no, no. I'm an old man, You don't care one lah..." Just from that you know how savvy Uncle Jimmy is despite his unassuming demeanor. Still waters run deep.
As a Singaporean, I have known of many locals who dress casually, eat at hawker centres, are extremely humble, loaded with tons of money, own many properties, and I guess Jimmy epitomises such a character.
Exactly! When you see the COO and a Project Director in my office outside when, you may think thay they are normal autie and uncle. They even dress less striking than this uncle with his flower-patterned shirt. The one who show off their wealth are usually the rich but not crazy rich. The crazy rich do not what people to know how rich they are.
@@letsgoletsgoletsgoletsgoletsgo WTF? It’s one thing to dress and eat humbly but being a billionaire and living in a HDB?? Even if it’s a expensive big HDB that’s still kinda dumb
I'm a Korean (Singapore citizen now) and I think most Korean people love Japan. Only the elderly may hold grudges but most of us Koreans see Japan as a fellow East Asian friend that also has strong popular culture (music, entertainment etc.) 🇰🇷🇯🇵💕
@@democrazy9546 Yeah of course! That's exactly what I meant in my comment. I pray for ALL Koreans to see Japan in a positive light and objectively rather than via historical grudges or rivalry. I love Japan, have Japanese friends 🙂 My point was just that it's usually the elderly in Korea who still hold negative views of Japan which is beyond our control...we cannot change their mindset.
Wow! You actually became friends with the egg uncle! HAHAHAHA! Nice one ghib! Perhaps he can be a guest on your videos once in awhile if he's fine with it!
The closest I came to was my dementia stricken grandmother once woke up from her sleep and start yelling to us - "RUN! QUICK RUN! Japanese planes are coming!!" She teared. It was surreal to her. From that incident I can empathize the generation that had lived through the occupation.
My grand mother and her siblings would cross dress as men to avoid being raped. All is forgiven in my family though, my family enjoys trips to japan every few years
my grandma almost kill my mom when they hiding at shelter,my mom crying and my grandma fear she may implicate other in the shelter thus she cover my mom's mouth but she didn't realise she cover her nose as well.
Really enjoyed this. Great company, and slice of life scenery. I love the non-touristy views of Singapore, the non-flashy stuff with just people going about their lives. It has real character. Definitely lifted my mood. Thank you.
Wow, Jimmy is so carefree and relaxed and seems like a great person to be friends with! Thanks for showing us around katong and asking the hard questions.
Really like the concept of a day out with a random local. Offers different perspectives and we can learn a lot about different generations, cultures and ethic groups. You're doing so good!
If Jimmy is 72 years old, that means he was born around 1948, postwar. I guess since he has not lived through the Occupation, maybe he has no hard feelings towards Japan.
A genuine rich and wealthy person is usually very humble and kind and always very generous to give a treat. This Singaporean is one of them by listening to the way he talk.
My dad, as a young adult man, lived and worked through the time ofJapanese occupation and though there were some sufferings, he never said bad things about the Japanese to us! This generation of Singaporeans love Japan and Japanese food! Hence, the numerous restaurants that are in Singapore doing good business!
Like what uncle Jimmy said, it's in the past. Those who suffered were our grandfathers and great-grandfathers generations. We know the history but we do not blame the present generations.
Schools should teach children about evils of wars. Germany has done a great job unlike Japan who has yet to apologise for their past. In fact younger Japanese do not even know about much of their bad history. Without imparting such knowledge which their German counterparts have done so, the younger generations may not fully understand the need to avoid wars in future.
There is so much healing that can come from confronting these sensitive questions. Thank you Ghib Ojisan! May we all live in a brighter future because the generations today know how to create a peaceful and harmonious world.
My 10 cent view, we were taught about that part of history about Japan's invasion. But today we know it as a part of history for us to reflect and maintain a good relationship with our dear allies and friends of all nations. That is why the phase in our national pledge, "regardless of race, language or religion" we acknowledge mend and move on. Good that our older generations also view it that way or even better they see it as Japanese culture is something we should have also (Example: Clearing after you! Table clearing LOL)
I don't think the words in the National Pledge has anything to do with the war or being on good terms with our neighbours etc. It is mostly about nation building.
This is a great video in so many ways, but most of which is the courage to confront and ask difficult questions, answers of which may even bring about pleasant surprises. This is what keeps bringing us back to your channel. Keep it up, Mr Ghib Ojisan! :)
Uncle Jimmy has such a charismatic and jovial personality. I guess thats the reason why he feels so ageless even at 72! 6:31 Best PRAWN MEE SOUP. I ate it with my dad like super early in the morning. Managed by an uncle and his son!!! IT SUGOI GHIB SAN, YOU MUST TRY IT.
Good heart n friendly uncle👍he share history n tradition food and area for you.you are so blessing.do remember to be like him to share with your friends if they come singapore.cheer.
Just love his amazing smile , down to earth , eversolovingfrienlyawesomeguy , never a dull moment with him, cheerful, straightforward , admitted he is 72 years young , eyes like the long grain rice when he smiled , u are lucky to have met him !!! Ojibsan .
Just to add to the question you asked jimmy. I don’t really think people in sg hate Japanese or anything because if you see the statistics there’s a large percentage of Singaporeans who love travelling to Japan
yeaaa jimmy is one of those very rich but yet extremely humble uncle. Dresses extremely casually, don't wear Rolexes or expensive jewelries~ will be nice to know him one day hahaha
In the 90's as Hongkong Chinese I was 8 and did'nt aware of the Japanese past, but I was proud on Japan because they where the first rich Asian country.
I see you are using the wah lao correctly this time, lol 👍😜😅!! N the food... definitely looked delish, no doubt, esp the chendol, it's obviously good * salivating * 😍💘!!
Great video. Yours and Uncle Jimmy’s personalities are quite identical. Hence I guess that’s why you guys click so well. I really enjoyed this video. Thank you 😊
IN JAPANESE SOCIETY PEOPLE ARE KIND AND HELPFUL, DURING WAR TIME AND POLITICAL REASONS AND POWER THEY HATEFUL BY MANY AROUND THE WORLD. NOWADAYS FORGIVEN BY MANY.
I think Jimmy is born post WW2. He had not experienced what it is like to live under the Japanese occupation. But he must have heard of the chilling exploits that the Japanese did during these period. These encounters are passed down by ear through the generations. By hearing them, one can realized what cruelty and suffering the war can bring to it's people. Some history cannot just be forgotten. But it is not a history as a medium to bear hatred, but as a lesson to remind ourself how precious stability, peace and happiness can be, and how all this can be easily destroyed by war.
my granduncle and father in law are more than 80yrs old. They have been through Japanese Occupation; hiding or falsifying age to get more rice, but they do not hate the Japanese in general.
So interesting to read your comment Princess. Hotel Indigo really nice and well located in the heart of Katong. I liked the roof garden. Yes big gap in our age
It’s quite interesting video, Thanks Ghibu Oji. I’m afraid to say that but I think it might not probably make sense to ask around 70 years old guys to know Japanese issues about WW2. Because that main generation’s people who experienced some historical issues are at least currently over 80. Sorry for my poor English, I’m looking forward to watching your next video!
Jimmy is very wise man and happy go lucky guy, I totally agree with him when you asked about how he felt about the japanese. We are totally different from China... yes, our ancestors may be from China, but we as younger generations felt that we have no more ties with China and where our ancestors came from, it’s History, many Singaporean when they migrate, they will go west and not a wasted trip for our ancestors.. which is China...
