What do Japanese Hate about Japan? 【Part 2】 

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You know, based on these statements they gave us, there is a very high chance that most of Japan's unhealthy cultures will gradually fade away in the future, since modern Japanese are more aware of their current society and is also more open than Japanese elders. I hope Japanese youths are able to change this and not inheriting the bad habits and cultures from the previous Japanese generation.

Those two guys at the park were so cool and deep in their answers. Takashi should have spend more time talking to them.

The polka dot guy made me smile, especially his impressions of Americans 😂👍🏼

The man in the polka dot outfit and his friend brought up something I always thought about. I wasn’t sure if there was something I didn’t know about the suicide rate (like, another reason it’s high, aside from what he mentioned), but it makes me really sad to think that it’s really strict even for children. Not being able to express yourself is something I never really had to worry about-that would be so strange, I can’t imagine it. Thank you for the interviews-as usual, very interesting!

Overtime and not using vacation days sounds like a quick way to burn out.

I’m from Africa; In October 2012 my father committed suicide, 3 months later I had gotten a chance to come to the US 🇺🇸 and living here since then. I have a good job, a car, a house taking vocations to different places and everything I dreamed about but man I’m still struggling with my father’s death. The question “ Why he committed suicide “ after talking to me 3 hours prior is still a misery. I have done therapy, talked to church leaders, talked to people who have lost their loved ones in same way and everything but that shit don’t go away. I feel so bad for Japanese people. I’m in nursing school now I will graduate in the next 1 year and I wanna travel the world helping people who need medical and mental help. Love you all

Growing up in America, I used to hate how much society here is very individualistic. I felt like it led to people not caring about others to the extent of extreme selfishness and harming others just to benefit yourself (which is definitely still true in some cases). I wondered how nice it must be to live in a collective society such as Japan, where their everyday mannerisms and actions were to benefit those around them. But I've come to realize both ends of the spectrum are harmful. Caring solely about falling in line with others as to not cause problems for them, or just neglecting yourself just so others aren't bothered, is just as bad. I think this is why talking about mental health is so taboo in Japan and other East Asian countries, leading to such high suicide rates. There's a middle-ground that I wish places like the US and Japan can achieve, where you can freely express yourself individually while still being mindful of others.

I really like how your videos help us understand how people from other parts of the world think. I appreciate that you interview normal people. A big thumbs up! 🙂

That dude where he mentioned the problem about suicide rate is really alarming, not only in Japan but in other countries as well. Hoping that government (even in other countries) will do something about that. すばらしい!

The polka dot shirt guy is really got me laugh 😂 what an adorable attitude

It's very interesting that Japan, famous for Games/Anime/Manga which require creativity, has a society that doesn't like being standing out, individuality. I wonder how that part of culture grew with such tight/strict social pressure.

My experience in a nutshell: Japanese people put being friendly over being honest. This creates a nice experience for a quick visit, but a toxic environment if you want to engage in long standing relations. From my experience, it doesn't matter if you are a foreigner or a local, neither of them will know for certain what other people really think of them, even if they have known the other person for some time already. Being friendly and kind only gets you so far... Being honest can truly change a person

The real reason why Suicide Rates are too high in Japan compared to even 3rd world country like Philippines(my home country). That's because in Japan, I think some japanese dont take seriously the problem about mental health. They dont also know how to open up to their close friends, thinking they might be waste their time and cause some trouble/problem. To make the conclusion short, the real problem is like too many wall to their relationship with others. Making hard for them to open up. So they don't have other choice to keep their problems to themselves. Kinda sad though to fight all by themselves.

I think you should start like a podcast or do longer interviews with a couple of people to really be able to get a deep perspective into the problems that Japanese people of all ages face today and how they would like to see Japan improve or change. Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦😊

I am interested about the “rejection rate” - how many people do not have anything that they hate about JP, or how many rejected your interview? Is there any difference in terms of rejection rate compared to other questions?

He's right. I live in the U.S. (Pennsylvania) and I would have told the gentleman when he passed by that I loved his outfit. I would never have the confidence to go out in that (don't have the figure for that), so I would have complimented him on it! The unexpected makes life interesting!

3:30 While this broke my heart, the fact he brings it up in an otherwise playful setting says a lot. I hope the discussion continues so as to better address the issue. Good for this dude! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I'd like to see more parts on this topic, it could really give us different perspectives on how different personalities feel about Japan.

Really interesting to see this realistic side of Japan that isnt just constant marketing of everything as "cute" and "profitable". Really appreciate these videos and insights to real citizen peoples views in their life

I find what the last guy was talking about interesting. I'd be interested to hear more about the differences between working for a Japanese company in Japan and a foreign company in Japan. I wonder if some of the workplace issues are not so bad in foreign companies.

I really enjoyed the different perspective you got from older people who are out of school. The look on the face of the woman in the first couple when her partner said he wanted to live abroad was so funny. It's obviously something they hadn't discussed yet! I immediately noticed the guy's polka-dot outfit when he came on screen. I thought, "I like it!" He said he was trying to be funny, but I thought he was hot. 😍 Congrats on the Sakura & Tokyo Treat sponsorships, Takashii-san. You're hittin' the big time now!! 😎

Even though sometimes I don’t watch your videos because I don’t have time I still click on it and leave a like. You are so wholsome and although your interviewing could improve it is still more entertaining then most professional interviews

I lived here in japan almost 4 years. All the person you interviewed are the same of what I observed. Its really sad for me as a worker here in japan. I also think, japanese people must have time for themselves, they are very "workaholic". In my company many japanese are very quite and cannot talk to much like us foreigners. I want to help them because I am filipino, I want to energize them, they're always look unhappy. Now for almost 4 years in my work to my company, its great they talk to me now, I make them laughed, I always making joke to make them to smile. In japan, suicide is in a high rate because they are not make there self happy.

Love all your videos ! Keep up the good work Takashii 🔥

I liked the editing style in this video; jumping into each conversation just a bit after the start, instead of starting from before the question is asked for each set of people.

i think it’s so sad how a large proportion of japanese people are controlled by the work environment/market and ‘live to work’ instead of work to live. crazy how we get 80 odd years to live and many work overtime everyday or don’t take paid leave/holidays

It’s really neat seeing and hearing other peoples perspective in life! Thank you

It's why I'm looking for work at a foreign company in Japan because while I do enjoy living here, the Japanese work culture is too much busy-work for me.

I really needed this video, thank you

I absolutely love your videos. Thank you so much!

I would really love to be part of this interview one time! Thanks for giving me information. Living 3 years now in Japan and all of what they said in 2022 are still true.

This was definitely a deeper conversation. It was interesting that in the first interview, one of them mentioned the suicide rate and how many people were struggling. Thank you for this interview. You can see people's sincerity in their answers.

While Japan is a strict society by American standards, I once read that it’s also incredibly reliable: for instance, it’s weird to have something like broken public vending, or unreliable employees, or littering. I’m an American, and my mind is blown by the idea of having a job where all my tools work like they’re supposed to most of the time. Usually I just make do with constant chaos and not nearly enough help. I wonder if it’s possible to have the best traits of all cultures in one society simultaneously, or if there’s always a trade off.

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Great content as always 💯

Informative as always

Honestly, I do have hope for Japan that it will get better and better. Japan has always been good in taking good things from other cultures while they are also very aware of other people. As East European living in the west I have been suffering a lot. The too aggressive and individualistic mindset where you have to bulldoze through everything isn't for me. We have destroyed economy, war, so that sort of life style isn't for a lot of us. So hopefully with how younger Japanese are aware of everything, that it will become a nice blend between east and west for people who just want to live in peace and safety.

Great video need more of these kinds

Still loving these, thanks Takashi!

Hi Tikashii, I just discovered your channel and I really like how you interview people. You listen to what they say and prepare the next question on what they actually say. So many do street interviews with just a prepared list of questions and don't respond to the answers, even professional people. Your intelligence and real interest in people shine through. I like your videos. Keep them coming.

3:55 My best answer for that kind of problem is to look for something to do with your life in a means that both helps you and others, studying history or learning something new helps

Japan seems like the place to go if you love to work hard, and you are extremely anti social. I get the feeling no one will mess with you over there if you like to be left alone.

Congrats on your first (or one of the first) sponsored video! Your content is amazing and super authentic, keep it up!

Love your interviews, they give great insight into Japanese culture! I hope you are doing well ❤

I went to Japan for the first time recently (just got back a few days ago) and I was really surprised at the stiffness of the outside world there. I’ve lived in Berlin for the past 7 years and anyone who knows it knows it’s the most unhinged self expressive city on earth - you see the wildest things there and individuality is highly encouraged there. So being in Japan was the total opposite, the stiffness i felt being on trains for example, i actually felt like i could easily go insane there - and one day before leaving I felt a bit like that. The looks and treatment I got from some strangers (especially as a black woman) actually brought in unfortunately some suicidal thoughts. I felt like i was in a prison sometimes, very uncomfortable. That being said i still absolutely loved being in Japan and still had a fantastic time. I don’t think I would be able to live there though, or visit too often

SUUUUUUUPER INTERESTING!!! :O Thank you for the video!

Love your videos!

Hey Takashi! I love your videos. Would it be possible to put double subtitles in your videos? Like English and Japanese? There’s a lot of people who would love to learn Japanese from your interviews and Japanese subtitles help a lot.

Wow wow wow... really good candid answers from these young adults here. I love them expressing themselves. The young man talking about the struggles and suicide rate are impressive. We need more people everywhere to care about these topics.

Solid video as always

I find your videos insightful to some of the social, cultural and stereotypical differences between America and Japan very informational thank you for your work and efforts in this regard.

Another great video Takashi

So it's basically like this Non-Japanese: I wanna live in Japan! Japanese: When can I leave this place...

Thank you for creating such informative videos for people like me who wants to go to Japan someday! Your videos are so helpful for us to know the cultural differences. I'm looking forward to watch more videos from you. Keep it up, man! 💛

最後の方にめちゃ共感しました 私は外人で日本に働いてるんですけど やっぱり有給使ったら”なんで”見たいに思われて他の従業員に気を使うし、上の人に用事ですって言ったら済むわけじゃないし具体的になんで休むのかを言わないといけないのがあんまり気に食わないですね

please make more videos like this. i love your channel! ♥️

well, I watched several of your videos and I really wanted to congratulate you and encourage you. It's always very interesting, from my point of view as a foreigner, thank you and continue on this path.

Takashii, if you ever come to visit Canada, know that you've got a place to stay for free! Would be happy to show you around!

I really like the diversity in this channel thank you so much for your effort sharing love from Morocco

yooo just wanna go sleep but nice timing though,hope u have a good day man stay safe loveu

That was very intersting video! Thank you :)

Thanks Takashii. I watched a couple of your videos and this was particularly profound especially the two gentlemen in the park. My step mother is Japanese and Ive been to Japan once when I was 16. I didn't get to experience it as a whole since it was only a month but it was a pleasant stay. Though I would admit the people maintained their space and distance. Thank you for doing these videos.

Great episode! Do more episodes

Really enjoyed the video mate 👍

I really like your videos! You are doing such a great job, thanks for that! I often go to Denmark on holidays and there you can find the most happy people from Europe. I think one major reason for that is that they don't take work as the most important thing in life. They don't work as many hours per week and they have plenty of part time models like jobsharing and such. On Friday's they are having a beer together and leave work early for the weekend. They are very friendly and relaxed people, and still following the rules, but the rules aren't just as strict. I hope so much that this could be the future for everybody. That's maybe key to less suicides: less work and less pressure.

Takashi ,I love ur energy ,respectful,open minded, laugh at jokes and modest … that’s what I wanted to share ! I don’t think Japanese are cold ,they respect others,may be too much but they act like that in good intentions …

this is a very valuable video, thank you

I love your videos ❤️ I think I'm going to start my channel asking people in my country the same type of questions if you don't mind, I think it's a really good social experiment, and it's very useful to know more about your own culture.

I would like to know more about how specifically Japanese society keeps people in line. I've been to Japan a few times and everyone is always incredibly polite, but I'm from NYC, so I know that nice is not the same as kind. I have someone there that I'm sweet on but when we spend time together in public, I've noticed he's very reserved and is uncomfortable with PDA. When we spend time together in New York he's more relaxed and is much more comfortable with (me) showing affection. But why? Who is actually going to say or do something to you if you step out of line in Japan? If you're met with disapproval, what's stopping you from saying "fuck off" and going on with your life?

it's so nice they all bow when saying thank you

This is a great video, and it make us foreigners kind of feel better, as these things which we kind of find different in Japanese culture and kind of difficult for us to accept are actually difficult for the Japanese people too.

2:44 Leslie: SYKKUNO!!!

Thank you so much!!! Give us some more video like this please…

Great video you have some of the best snowboarders and conditions for snowboarding and beautiful resorts and lovely people with healthy great food. Japan is number 1 of all countries in the world I would love to visit one day. Great channel thank you 🙏

I really think that once the older generation has passed from Japan this younger (newer) generation is going to change Japan all around for the better. They have a "What the senior person says goes" mentality which ends up being very strict and harsh but once that's gone I think Japan's society and way of life will be an absolute 180 in the next 20-30 years

great video!

I love ur video keep up the good work 😌😘👍

I'm Brazilian and I can't speak like a Japanese, but I believe that the tension and the high level of demand with the youngest in which a failure in the entrance exam or in a high test, as if that was the end and there was nothing else to do in life causes many young people to go into a depression and give up everything, I live in Portugal but I used to live in Brazil and our parents always told us to study but if we didn't want to follow an academic line, we could undertake something and work everything to conquer everything we want, I see this more in Asian people, if I'm wrong, I'm sorry and I ask you to correct me, but the life of the person in these countries is geared towards an academic education in order to find a high-level job, but never in terms of investment, knowing how to open a business and seek ideas for your business to prosper, of course we always need knowledge but not everything revolves around that, I read a lot of business books and always talk about how investment and the will to undertake changes lives, I know self-taught people who have incredible knowledge and who are rich because they focused their lives on what they liked despite not having the money to go to university. Edit 1- I read these days that paid universities in Japan are very expensive and depending on your performance you get the best jobs and vacancies, when the person fails the first entrance exam, this often condemns the person as a failure in their life, I think this is wrong, you can be whatever you want to date self knowledge made people like Steve Job , Bill Gates and Elon Musk being very smart even before they graduated in something 😊

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The polka dot confidence is goals

I used to live in Japan and loved it there. Wherever I went, I was met with kindness. I loved the silence on trains and the fact that there was always nature nearby like Shinjuku Gyoen in the middle of Tokyo. What did get me, was the fact that I felt that work swallowed my life. It got so bad at one point that I also considered ending it all, since it felt as if I had nowhere and no one to turn to, because complaining wouldn't have solved the problem. I really understood at that time why so many people choose to end their lives.

Great questions Takashii!

Love Japan and your videos 💕

Its very thoughtful that you had a different style and approach here to interact with working people. Yoj prefaced all countries have goof and bad things. You cleverly encouraged them to answer by saying its ony if they didnt hate anything about Japan and had no answer. Excellent content thank you!

Love ur vids so much bro

Thank you! Great information about this lovely country. Every country have it's negative and positive side.

Hi Takashi, just wanna tell you that I've missed out on your video for few months. Now watching this recent video of yours, your English really has improved so much better than before. Keep it up bro! Love your videos. 👍

Very interesting, thank you for sharing

"If you stand out, you'll be put in your place." I think we can say Canada is an outlier because this is pretty common in the West. Could also be foreigner bias.

I love your videos takashii❤

Your interviews are very interesting and you have the ability to make people feel comfortable and to give candid answers. I love Japan; have been there twice. I found the people very nice, and very helpful if you're lost. I also love the safety, the organization, and the cleanliness. Simply a beautiful country and I hope to return there again.

Lol after the one guy said you can't stick out in Japan or people will put you in your place I was surprised to see the guy in the polkadot suite 😄😄 he seems like fun. He wants people to laugh with him. 😆

Takashi, thank you for your channel and your content. I'm very curious about your culture, I've always been more indirectly fascinanted by it and thanks to channels like yours and other podcasts I'm learning a lot. There are two spanish youtubers, phase2 and Kira sensei, who have lived and live, respectively, in Japan and talk in depth about it who might be of your interest, although their content is in spanish. Their impressions match the ones your interviews portray, from a spanish perspective. I think a good idea for an episode would be that you inquire japanese people about tatemae. Thank you again for your channel, best wishes, take care

"Even if you're weird, you can still fit in there." No, I don't really fit in anywhere. But I'd like to live in Japan for a few years. I wouldn't want to live there forever. It wouldn't suit me. Even the wilder areas near Osaka are too restrained for me. But it's so beautiful. I want to soak in Japan for a few years before going home.

Absolutely loved the 2 dudes in the park, their outfits were great lol, but their answers too! 👏👏

Yes, very interesting video. Thank you

Takashii, you ask hard questions. Thank you to the interviewees for their willingness to participate and for being honest. Keep up the good work! 👍👏😎❤❤❤ 高石井さん、難しい質問ありがとうございます。面接対象者のモチベーションと誠実さに感謝します。良い仕事を続けてください！ 👍👏😎❤❤❤

Nice inteviews and people are being interviewed are so interesting, also it's surprising to see how smart, modern and positive people really are when they share their opinions like these 2:44 guys as well... this is a BOMB! 💣👍

Good interview I was appreciated I nerved seeing before like this interview in japan 🇯🇵 we can understand Japanese people