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What is the Harsh Reality in Japan ?

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Today I interviewed foreigners in Japan about negative things of living in Japan. They mentioned that people in Tokyo are different from people in other cities. And I’m from Nagoya which is the city located central area in Japan, I’d say people in Tokyo are a bit cold ? So I agree with them. But in Osaka it’s more friendly I think. Even for Japanese, there’s a image that people in Osaka are friendly more or easy going. That makes me want to interview there !!!
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@takashiifromjapan 4 месяца назад

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@catherine1756 2 года назад

Yeah, the Indian woman's answer was spot on. I made great friends when I was in Japan and talked to them via Line almost every day despite returning to my home country, but I could never talk about actual issues or emotional things. Nothing truly deep at all. One of them didn't even tell me he got engaged and then married, even though we talked regularly. Everything seems incredibly superficial as a result, which can be a ticking time-bomb for people with social anxiety or similar issues.

@FSVR54 2 года назад

lmao at the guy who got married. I've never been to Japan but made a friend online and we talked everyday and shared travel photos and whatnot, but one day he stopped respoding. After a while I was like "hey man, everything good?" and he was just like "Oh, i just have nothing to say" and he never responded beyond that. I thought we were really good friends lol

@catherine1756 2 года назад

@@FSVR54 Dude I'm so so sorry you went through that, it feels b a d lol

@FSVR54 2 года назад

@@catherine1756 its all good LOL! Part of life. I'm sure someone of Takashii's caliber wouldn't do that haha

@handlemeifyoucan144 2 года назад

Wym ticking time bomb

@catherine1756 2 года назад

@@handlemeifyoucan144 People with anxiety need more verbalized reassurance from their relationships. Without that, they can collapse in on themselves with doubt and distrust, which can eventually lead to them self-destructing the relationship.

@nengtikeu1 2 года назад

I lived in Japan from 2012-2016, I must agree with the first girls from India. Japanese are friendly regardless in Tokyo or Osaka or other places, it’s just that the friendships could only go to the superficial level, cannot go deep.

@too4627 2 года назад

same thought currently living in Japan

@kevinvillanueva137 2 года назад

Is it the same for Japanese people being friends with other Japanese? Are most of their friendships superficial? Or is it just with foreigners?

@aoeu256 2 года назад

Which can kind person are stereotypically easier to form deep relationships with like how do you compare Chinese, Thai, Korean, Vietnamese, Indonesians, Indians, Russians, Americans, Latinos?

@nengtikeu1 2 года назад

Well, I guess there's a difference between being friendly and easy to make friends. I am not sure how the friendships was build among Japanese but I'm guessing it's the same anywhere. But it takes more effort to understand other people who doesn't grow up as you do, culture and languages bring its own challenges there. And since foreigners rarely stay long, not more than 1, 5, or 10 years so it's quite understandable if you feel the Japanese treat you more as guest, and consequently maintain some distance.

@impendio Год назад

@@aoeu256as a latino that has traveled and lived in other non-latin countries, i would say us. People here would make friends out of anyone instantly, you’d tell story of your life or fight politics with people just literally just met in a bar and then hosting them in your house years later when write you on fb that they are visiting your country. People for good or worse have no restrain on being who they are and sharing it with everyone else. Or maybe that’s just my country? Dunno.

@raven_bard 2 года назад

What that Indian lady said about the difficulty of forming deep friendships with Japanese people is so true. It's like there's always a barrier between you and them no matter what you do. It's to the point where asking a favor from a non-Japanese person is easier and less anxiety inducing than asking a Japanese person because it feels like you're going to owe them a huge debt.

@KGBos 2 года назад

could it be that this barrier is only in your own mind? Maybe Japanese people are waiting on you to take initiative because they are too afraid to overstep their boundry.

@raven_bard 2 года назад

@@KGBos Nope. I'm speaking from personal experience. They are extremely polite but it's not...it's like being polite to be polite; but not genuine in a way that allows for you to go beyond the surface of polite necessities.

@vccv9785 2 года назад

@@raven_bard could you narrate a personal experience as an example ? Cause as an Indian i thought japanese would be pretty racist towards me or other asians in general ( as is the perception ) but then i met this awesome japanese girl and now we're in a relationship and she's amazing and super open and always goes out of her way to help me with whatever.

@vmvm949 2 года назад

she straight up spit all the truths lol

@seroo9119 2 года назад

@@vccv9785 asian mostly means chinese korean and japanese to be fair, as an indian you are probably seen as a foreigner like how a westerner would be seen

@zenaidakanayama6067 2 года назад

The Indian girl explained this topic very well kudos to her 👏👏👏 I live here for almost 20 years and this is exactly my experience.Nice topic Takashi keep up the good work!!!

@wanderlustofvk7029 2 года назад

Where are you from ?

@lovepainmusic 2 года назад

@Monochrome 12 It's Because they were speaking Indian English and Nepali ofcrs

@aarizmushtaq4301 18 дней назад

But do you notice that white caucasians have more genuine friendships with japanese because they see anyone as non white as inferior and lesser

@bettybuttercup9991 2 года назад

I am in japan from america. I have a baby and husband here. It is very difficult to make close friends, it’s lonely and I’ve gone through so many emotions since being here, ranging from love to hate.

@bevzvlog 2 года назад

🙁 same to you

@samallamadingdong 2 года назад

hey if you ever need someone , anyone to talk to i can be that source! nobody should feel this way i’m also american , i could help , reach out if you’d like ! :) best wishes

@Sai_and_Momo 2 года назад

I feel you girl.Same here.

@morisoba2550 2 года назад

I'm a native Japanese. It is difficult to make close friends for Japanese persons as well. Japanese people are extremely insular minded. They are polite, but that's all.

@Im-fq1mn 2 года назад

There are many people, even Japanese, who have NO friends or lovers. Do you know the Japanese word "botch"?

@alipao1212 2 года назад

I really liked the Indian women’s answer. And I think she’s right, but it’s not only Japanese people, that just depends on the culture. Having deep close relationships with people from the west is also difficult and I’ve even felt like that living in the US compared to Latin American countries for example. Thank you so much for this video! It was so interesting. 😊

@AbhijeetKumar-vh1ff 2 года назад

She felt like that because in india. People help each other. And if you are close friend then if I call my friend then in few minute he/she will be here to help. In india family values are great and people feel connected to each other.

@RamMohammadJosephKaur 2 года назад

@@AbhijeetKumar-vh1ff Yeah but to westerners that can also feel intrusive. We Indians are too much into each others business 😅 . Some may like it, some may want more independence.

@matthewjay660 2 года назад

Alicia, by any chance, when you lived in the USA, did you live somewhere outside of the traditional South? In the South, if somebody needs help, honey, we give it. I’d like to know what state you lived in, please.

@alipao1212 2 года назад

@@matthewjay660 Hi Matthew! I've lived in Georgia and I currently live in Florida, I've been living in the United States for about 10 years now. I'm not saying that people would not help and that they are not nice, that's not what I meant. On the contrary, they are VERY nice and kind people. I just think building a deep, really close, long lasting friendship with an american, from my experience, has been harder than doing it with a hispanic person. Maybe is the difference in culture between us, but I do have american friends and they have told me multiple times things like "I've never had a friend like you because people here normally don't really care that deep and truly about each other and you do." They even think their own relationships with other americans are superficial. But again, is just my experience and my friends's point of view. I'm sure there are a lot of people that would think otherwise.

@matthewjay660 2 года назад

@@alipao1212 Now I understand, Alicia. Thank-you for sharing.

@taroyamada8987 2 года назад

インタビューを受けて下さっていた皆さんの率直な意見が聞けて、とても興味深かったです😃 表面的な付き合いしかなかなか出来なくて寂しいというのは、日本人としても感じるところですよね。天気の話をするのはもう飽きました笑

@Al-ud7om Год назад

funny) well you can change it ) and chat with me) but i dont speak nihon go yet)

@rambac9138 Год назад

Hahahahaha

@Owlet.. 11 месяцев назад

May be start a discord server for deeper interactions? Make up a community hopefully spread the msg and bring a change?

@vanguardanon4979 9 месяцев назад

It’s interesting that this might be a universal thing in Japan

@user-oq2hn8lv4h 2 года назад

Could you interview people from countryside about the population discrepancy between city and villages?

@takashiifromjapan 2 года назад

Oh Japanese or foreigners !?

@user-oq2hn8lv4h 2 года назад

@@takashiifromjapan japanese

@RamMohammadJosephKaur 2 года назад

Yes would love to see perspectives from the villages!

@containeduniverselow4790 2 года назад

Yes.

@7eamGhast 2 года назад

Great Idea.

@kaneshirosan1642 2 года назад

I live in Japan so I know how cool Japan is. But the truth I always need to remind people on is that being polite in Japan doesn't necessarily mean being nice. Just like anywhere you go you get good and bad people, but the strict working environment is what bugs me the most of all things. Still love Japan though.

@bw4497 2 года назад

Kaneshiro san, I could not have said that better. I’m an American and have several Japanese contractors that are extremely overworked and burned out. I feel so bad for them and wish they had a work/life balance. I’m hoping this culture will change.

@PpAirO5 2 года назад

@@bw4497.. Totaly agree with you. This is the biggest problem coming to mind, when thinking about Japan.

@88godson88 2 года назад

So true. The politeness almost feels cold sometimes. It’s completely different to friendliness.

@AshTheDuke 2 года назад

strict working environment meaning?

@AshTheDuke 2 года назад

@@kaneshirosan1642 oh ok understood am from america i have worked in supermarkets i know how it feels

@tavo.B 2 года назад

Spent 6 months in Tokyo for work, the most depressed, rigid society I've seen, that demands so much from its people. However, if I was going on vacation I'd have loved it for sure.

@wanderlustofvk7029 2 года назад

Where are you from bro?

@tokyohands Год назад

You didn’t actually ‘live’ in Tokyo then mate tbh because while the money and work is here, it certainly is not what you say.

@BoxingTrainingJourney 2 месяца назад

@@tokyohands gatekeeping like a mf

@awkwardss 2 года назад

Takashi your videos deserve so much more views. You do topics that no one would actually do and these are so helpful. You speak to natives and even international people. Thank you for these great videos!

@Saha9800 2 года назад

I'm a foreigner. I've never been to Japan, but I like to visit Japan, so this type of videos are very useful. Thank you Takashi for organizing such interesting interviews.

@user-zv7jc1vx3d 2 года назад

i hope you get to visit here someday!!😆

@darassylmoniakam 2 года назад

@@user-zv7jc1vx3d bad idea

@akillateef1012 2 года назад

Definitely visit it. I've been there three times and can't wait to go back. My advice is to familiarize yourself with the culture before you go. It also helps to learn some Japanese

@bigdaddyb1837 2 года назад

Search junko furuta and think about going japan

@blackronin6690 2 года назад

@@user-zv7jc1vx3d are you Japanese?

@enomar1153 2 года назад

Agree with the first comment. In Japan, many foreigners feel like it is not easy to make friends, but making new connections can help your stay become much easier to deal with. Almost Japanese prefer to keep some distance between their private lives and their work,etc.

@amyrehal1347 2 года назад

I am so happy to have found your channel. Your videos are so informative and I love how they take an objective stance. As a newly arrived foreigner, I wish I had seen your videos earlier as they would have helped prepare me for living in Japan. I wish more people talked about the bad sides of Japan and did not look at everything with rose-tinted glasses.

@southasianbrat3878 2 года назад

Actually we always fantasise Japan as a clean highly developed country. Obviously it's true but every country has their own problems and Japan is not an exception. Not only Japan, every countries of this world must have some harsh realities.

@emmabennet888 2 года назад

As someone who has lived abroad, I've realized that some behaviors/differences I thought were cultural differences are actually just differences between rural life, small town life, and city life, which to an extent are universal across nationalities.

@elenanavas9857 2 года назад

Once in my airplane travel, I was seated beside a Japanese man from Seattle to Narita. We never spoke a word, but he always smiled and helped me with my luggage without me asking.

@naga8791 2 года назад

You're creating high quality content, the interviews feels authentic and the questions are well oriented. I'm pretty confident that your subscriber count will grow faster. Keep up the good work !

@mizulightblue 2 года назад

I lived in Fukuoka for a while back in 2016 (best time of my life there ;_; I miss it a lot). But no one talks about the living conditions, or did only I had such a bad apartment complex? The walls are like paper, super thin. I heard every neighbor and I had to sleep with earplugs and earphones plus TV on, that I can sleep somehow. And unfortunately I had a neighbor who had a girlfriend, so you can guess what happened daily and to hear that daily was quite disturbing. Then I also heard a girl singing, she sang very often and I still can hear her voice in my head, because she just sang it so often. So I would say that is a down side of Japan, or rather the buildings. You can basically talk with your neighbor from wall to wall, good corona protection there. But other than that, I love Japan and I wish I could return somehow.

@nicojaewpunk 2 года назад

Are you foreigner? How much that apart cost?

@mizulightblue 2 года назад

@@nicojaewpunk Mine was 84000yen a month, 12 m2 room. And yes, I am foreigner. I am from Austria.

@RamMohammadJosephKaur 2 года назад

@@mizulightblue damn thats expensive

@mizulightblue 2 года назад

@@RamMohammadJosephKaur it sure is. But Japan has many people, so living space is expensive, and small

@jaechia888 2 года назад

I guess the walls are thin as an earthquake safety measure

@RV-rs5zr 2 года назад

I agree with this. I've only been to Japan once, but I've made a lot of Japanese friends over the years because of uni and work. They're really respectful and friendly, but I do feel this barrier between us. They seldom ask for help, and when they do, they seem very apologetic about it. After months of staying in my country, some of them expressed their initial shock as to how warm the people are. They're not used to people showing that much affection like friends hugging, holding hands, etc.

@aarizmushtaq4301 18 дней назад

white foreigner

@12823matthewkao 2 года назад

I was surprised by the two south Asian girl's fluency in Japanese. Especially the one who has only lived there for 4 years.

@nr655321 2 года назад

I like your videos Takashi because they focus on real issues, not the usual shallow OMG JAPAN IS GREAT OMG THE PEOPLE ARE SO FRIENDLY. Have you considered writing a book about social issues in J? I'd read it!

@takashiifromjapan 2 года назад

I'd love to !

@nr655321 2 года назад

Chris Broad has just published a book in J. Who knows, maybe there's demand for books written by RU-vidrs! Cheers from Poland.

@3dayswithmiyagi 2 года назад

Such a interesting video thank you takashii!

@takashiifromjapan 2 года назад

Thank you so much !!

@natsukage0415 2 года назад

great video :) its interesting to hear about other foreigners' thoughts, especially during covid when it is hard to meet face to face

@scognizance3326 2 года назад

I don't know why these types of videos scare me. When even in my own country, I have few acquaintances and not friends! Anyway, thank you so Takashi for bringing this! ありがとうございます

@windy2551 2 года назад

for me personally, every foreigners' problems in these videos are kinda nothing new to me. I'm dealing with literally same problems in my homeland (Georgia). Never had any close friends, I was always alone when needed help, people are not straightforward when I ask for a feedback and not to mention work ethic in Japan kinda looks same as mine (I'm an IB Student while also working as part time indie game developer and 3D artist.) as for me personally I work around 8-11 hours a day. But hey, maybe I don't know what I'm talking about and Japan is worse than I think ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@jojofilosopo8625 2 года назад

This is very relatable! Please keep making great videos ☺️ It’s true that Japanese are very shy but I’ve lived in Japan for about 2 years now and during my part time job, I have met a lot of very friendly Japanese people. Some even took their time to help me with my Japanese and there are some who are very curious about aboard. It’ nice because we are learning about each others culture. Right now there aren’t many chance to meet people like that but hopefully in the future 😊

@ivanbenitez567 2 года назад

I love your videos so much. It's a pretty simple but enjoyable style. Just walking to strangers and ask them questions. I'm from Mexico, never been to Japan, but I'd love to. Thanks for the great videos, keep it up! ❤️

@samirpaul2 2 года назад

It is true that the relationship ♥️ with neighbours and friends in India can never be found in other countries.

@greenygreen6771 2 года назад

Are you sure? Not only India, there are some other countries

@handokopriyow8741 2 года назад

@@greenygreen6771 leave him be bro

@tromboner6061 2 года назад

@@greenygreen6771 Yeah but latin american countries n India are best when it comes to depth and understanding b/w people. It's one of those things I am proud of. Even neighbours are soo soo warm and natural to us, it's not something I will get anywhere else in the world.

@FSVR54 2 года назад

@@tromboner6061 i dont know anything about india but as a latino in the US, you are right. Americans with the right personality can also be super friendly

@KG-jl1xf 2 года назад

Lmao I wish you have gained some knowledge about every country and their cultures before making such a statement. 🙃

@fyte4luv23 11 месяцев назад

as someone who lived in 5 continents & many countries for many yrs, there are different levels of trust. being respectful & friendly with the general public or other cultures is not the same type of relationship that u attach to ur family & best friends that u grew up with in ur hometown. this is a universal thing anywhere on this planet. too many barriers to list.

@Edan_Marf_TV 2 года назад

I'm glad I found your channel, you're doing an amazing job

@jamescorbett5729 2 года назад

A wise old timer named Hampton taught me this: "For most westerners, Japan is great at 25, okay at 35, a problem at 45, a struggle at 55 and a disaster at 65 with no pension, no property and minimal savings. This is because incomes don't increase to match expenses and people should leave earlier or improve themselves and get better jobs." I would add that if you want to have a middle-class life (own home, marriage, children), you will find this quite difficult to do in Tokyo. It happens gradually of course. You get a girlfriend, you get married, she wants a child, she wants to stop working, she doesn't want to leave Japan...

@nyuuuchan 2 года назад

In Europe, people are equally distant and most friendships shallow. At least in Japan, even if people are a little distant, they are polite and outwardly nice to you, not noisy and rude to your face. It's refreshing ;)

@Floating.Point. Год назад

As a Mexican I've met Spaniards and Italians that give it all when you become friends with them. With their off-putting quirks and all, but I'd never say they're distant or shallow. I guess you're talking about Northern or Eastern Europe?

@TheKartefbreze Год назад

Can't agree at all. All deep and close longterm friendships I have are with Europeans or Africans

@seppuku6230 Год назад

@@Floating.Point. southern euros are different from northern euros. where the weather is warm the people are always more friendly

@artwhitanaccent3750 2 года назад

Great interviews! This gives me an idea of what to expect when I visit. Thank you!

@lucie442 2 года назад

Love these kinds of videos, you’re a great communicator:)

@learnurduwithsara1068 2 года назад

Your channel is giving me cultural insight. I always wanted to learn Japanese and visit Japan.

@furo.v 2 года назад

Exactly what the Indian lady said. Relationships with Japanese is quite impossible. A foreigner cannot make friends here. Even if they "make friends", they will not be as deep as they hope them to be.

@AshTheDuke 2 года назад

why though

@preciousamorpiscador1474 2 года назад

@@AshTheDuke I think "tatemae" culture makes it difficult to build a deeper kind of friendship with them. It's difficult to know whether they're being nice or they're being sincere.

@AshTheDuke 2 года назад

@@preciousamorpiscador1474 thats what i call i "stone personality"

@sulena8823 2 года назад

What if your an Asian foreigner? Sounds a bit racist but I'm just curious.

@jamesbond4810 2 года назад

@@sulena8823 every country in Asia is racist.

@marvelustravis 2 года назад

It was so nice that you opened that kind of topic

@yippiepieyay 2 года назад

your way of interviewing is really great, keep up the good work! :D

@Saniya_004 2 года назад

I really love Japan... thanks for such a videos ...it's really entertaining and we get lot of information about different culture ❤️ ... really appreciate your efforts 💜

@sabrinawanderer7560 2 года назад

Japan is known for the most disciplined people in the world. But sometimes they take it to the extremes. I hope the new Japanese generation will change the rigid and absurd laws and system of the old Japan... I love Osaka and Okinawa too. But TAKAshi and the Laughtrip boys from Tokyo are slowly opening my mind to love Tokyo too. 💙💚💛💜💗

@yoda9380 2 года назад

Man you're vlogs are great, really beautiful. Keep it up bro 💥🔥🔥

@valberb 2 года назад

Another great content, thank you. Cheers from 🇧🇷!

@mithu7700 2 года назад

As an Indian I felt that Indian woman. In India we always seek deep relationship , bonding . In India there are so many different communities , Linguistic groups living together. People from different sides of India can't even understand each other languages. Suppose two Indians from different cultures meet , if everything goes well then in few days they can treat each other like their own brother . Actually an Indian man treat his friend like own brother . Indians can be your closest friend if you treat them well.

@djhbyfu Год назад

India is fake state 100%

@Turvytube Год назад

Not true. India is a deeply and severely fragmentef society. Unhealthy and unnatural.

@hikammu 2 года назад

I'm glad your channel more and more growing up everyday

@corazonnarcisosaekoo5843 2 года назад

I love the content of your vdo. I REALLY enjoy watching this.

@Grace22110 2 года назад

Very insightful. Thank you!!

@takashiifromjapan 2 года назад

Thank you for watching !

@steelocean 2 года назад

I am very excited to live in Japan when they allow it again! Just found your videos too so its really great to see you asking some of these deep questions.

@ShiKage08 2 года назад

Good video. Good timing, too, as this is exactly what I've started to look for. I'm possibly going to Japan this year or next through the JET program as a CIR, so it's really good to see opinions on all sides of the country from people that come from all kinds of different backgrounds. It paints a better picture about what to expect when I get there.

@melaniepoder8602 2 года назад

Love your content as always !

@MrMoxicon 2 года назад

Very good interviews. Lots of information and interesting people.

@Meemeestar-bd3gm 2 года назад

I am in Tokyo and since I can't speak Nihongo , I feel lonely. That's why I am learning Japanese now. I must admit people just go about their business in Tokyo and not very friendly.

@takashiifromjapan 2 года назад

Yeah I agree with her ! As she said in Osaka it might be different

@user-wm4qp7mg9g 2 года назад

They explained it really well that now I finally understood why most of my japanese friends do not reply to sensitive topics I share.

@JoshuaDegreiff 2 года назад

Great channel bro keep the good work!

@c.m.1537 Год назад

These interviews and videos from Takashii from Japan are really deep and address so much. They are frankly discussed here. Saying or discussing them explains some of the things in the back of your head.

@Asta.Uzumaki 2 года назад

Thats a very good Video. Thank you so much for showing us also the „bad“ sides of Japan. 👌👍

@neotakehaya 2 года назад

I’ve really been enjoying your content Takashii, I’m planning on moving/working in Japan, as it’s a dream and aspiration of mine, so getting the insight of the culture before migrating into it is very helpful, thanks a lot!

@laureezy1743 Год назад

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@giadabonato3083 2 года назад

LOVED this video. tha k you so much!!

@BisayainHolland 2 года назад

In Europe specifically in The Netherlands, people are nice that if you need help then they are willing to come to help you , except if during workdays they can't unless you have an appointment with them , . Building Friendship is really hard bdw , like especially if you are already in 30s 40s 50s . They are helpful and not with your personal issues.

@Felicc00 Год назад

I like it how open you are ❤️ talking with everyone 🥰

@jmudikun 2 года назад

You have a nice voice, Takashi. It is relaxing to listen to 😊... Also, very good content. You are a good interviewer and you chose good people

@dreadjo35 2 года назад

Your RU-vid channel is awesome man 🔥🙌🏽

@mr.raghav1881 2 года назад

Earlier I used to have thoughts of living in Japan now I feel like it's not my cup of tea because being an extrovert from India I don't think I could survive a day without offending the Japanese it's not that any of us(me Or you guys) are bad it's just a cultural difference like we laugh loud we talk louder than Japanese I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT JAPAN THE CLEANLINESS THE WARMTH THE MUTUAL RESPECT BUT I REALLY AGREE WITH THE INDIAN GIRL IN THE BEGINNING OF THE VIDEO WE HERE BECOME VERY CLOSE IN NO TIME ACTUALLY YOU MEET TWICE OR THRICE AND THAT'S IT YOU ARE LIKE A PART OF ONE'S LIFE 😄😄

@Teadekun 9 месяцев назад

Well, I am not living in Japan. But I’ve been living in a country different than my own for 4 years. The truth is, developing a genuinely deep relationship with anyone in the new environment is HARD in itself. During these 4 years I happened to know closely quite a number of people, was invited home, learned what’s on their hearts etc. Nonetheless I cannot say I have developed a really deep relationship ( except for my husband) with many of them. Maybe it’s just my observation, but I say it takes years to find your circle of contacts with the same depth as your family and close friends.

@maigematthews5620 2 года назад

Great video! Can you make an updated video about: What would be the best way for an American to learn Japanese? From a Japanese person’s perspective, if you could guide an American to learn Japanese, then what would be the most efficient tools/resources that you would recommend? What tools/resources have your American friends used that was very successful? What schools, books, online classes, apps would be the most valuable for an American to learn Japanese? Thank you so much!

@zekeyeager3415 2 года назад

Takashi san you doing wonderful job!!

@menobouken Год назад

That’s a good insight… it’s interesting to here from many different people from different backgrounds 😮

@ganndalf202 2 года назад

It's funny when I hear people talk about friendships. I live in western part of the world and even though making friends is easy here and you do share personal things about yourself easily, I could never really depend on anyone when I really needed something. But with my Japanese friends, i have never met more understanding people. The thing is that making friends with Japanese that would last takes a lot of time. It's extremely slow process but in my experience, it's worth it. I could just tell my Japanese friends my pain and traumas and I never got verbal validation but I got understanding and support I never had before in my life. So we all have different experiences it seems.

@ruturajgole1850 2 года назад

I think the ones who had more difficulty were ones from developing countries like mine. We can have really tightly knit communities where let alone your friends, but even your neighbors have the complete idea what's going on in your life. It can feel intrusive and invasive to those coming from abroad, but everyone is up everyone else's business in a good way. Currently, I have been in living in Canada for 2+ years, and it's really surprising to me how detached everyone feels from everyone else. But this is my experience maybe because I don't know many people here. So yeah I agree with you that we all have different experiences.

@ganndalf202 2 года назад

@@ruturajgole1850 I disagree. I come also from a developing country and I could never rely on anyone from my country, while people from richer western counries were always acting like they are better instead of helping. Even if you watch other rich westerners like americans, a lot of them don't like living in Japan while few think it's the happiest time of their lives and even got married to a Japanese. So I think it depends on the personality. I struggle with having good friendships with westerners because even though I'm one myself I just don't like how intrusive, loud and selfish they are. While I vibe very well with my asian friends and even Japanese ones. Heck, I met my Japanese best friends the way that I literally asked them for help because my western friends were too busy being defensive instead of helping me. While Japanese, even tough i was a complete stranger, I was met with so much kindess. Granted, some Japanese literally told me they hated me but that happens rarely. So I guess it depends on the individual and on how much time and effort they are willing to spend on a person. Because making asian friends and Japanese in particular takes a lot of time and it's a slow process in my experience but to me it was worth it. I got more help and understanding from them than I ever got from my own people.

@ganndalf202 2 года назад

@@ruturajgole1850 And yes, we also have tight knit communities and everyone is invasive and I always hated it. I hated that everyone around always knew what's up because it was annoying and useless to me. I love my independence while I can rely on people to be there when I need it. Which is what I have with my Japanese friends.

@kevinheath7588 2 года назад

You have restaurants in Japan which are lawfully allowed to discriminate and not allow non Japanese people in. That's about as racist as it gets.

@furo.v 2 года назад

@gANN dalf Are you sure? lol or do you just like anime

@gaminiranasinghe6291 2 года назад

Hi Takashi, great video. I am 70 years still working as an Industrial Engineer and hoping to come this October to study Japanese Language. This information is so Valuable for me. I will change my Japanese Language school from Tokyo to Kyoto. I am from Australia and love to be around nice people. Thank you Best Regards Gamini

@RamMohammadJosephKaur 2 года назад

Amazing how at such an advanced stage of life, you still have the fire to learn and grow. 👏🏻 👏🏻 👍🏽

@aarizmushtaq4301 18 дней назад

If you are person of color, look elsewhere. People don't treat you the same as caucasian

@jejuislandtrekker8113 Год назад

Very nice! Keep it up. Cuban lady from Osaka seemed like a sweetheart. I hope Japanese people do not just walk by and miss the opportunity to give her kind hospitality like she can experience back in Cuba.

@Unan1mouz 2 года назад

Wow I just discovered your channel. You're so cute Takashi! 😍 Haha. Also, that Indian lady is very well spoken and I'm very impressed with her Japanese too.

@keikokobay4617 2 года назад

Great one takashi, keep it on

@gillesfrancois5277 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing!:)

@Crimsontears83 2 года назад

When it comes to making friends it is like anywhere else. It depends on how you put yourself out there and where you are. Where I live now (Aomori) it's harder to meet people since everyone is more spread out and more difficult to make friends while in the last town I lived in( Iwate) I had a bunch of friends and it was easier to get to know people. Plus, many went out of their way to get to know me to the point of just inviting me to their house for drinks when they saw me walking down the street.

@RamKrishna-hf6dd Год назад

She's one of the most articulate Indians I've ever seen. Most Indians just just use some fancy words that make no sense. Love how she's so clear in her thoughts and able to express them just as clearly

@fato0omchan 2 года назад

Hi takashi san 😁 Thanks alot for this video, actually i can understand more how japanese people think. I'm from UAE, and oneday i met a Japanese girl and in a short time we have become a friends. she invited me to her house..i know a little bit a japanese and she's also know little bit English.. even if we couldn't speak well, we trying to translate our talk by line translator or any app..so i think some people will struggling because of language, or maybe they are thinking japanese people refuse a friendship with foreign..

@zerotwo_uwu 2 года назад

Amazing video keeping going and good luck from England 🇬🇧

@station2248 2 года назад

Indian - I like overspeaking.😃😃😃 Japanese - I like being reserve.😐😐😐 Nepalese - I like watching you guys 😳😳😳

@tokyohands Год назад

I think what a lot of foreigners or visitors to Tokyo misunderstand about Tokyo residents, is that actually many many people here are from other parts of the country themselves and come here for work so it can feel a bit lonely in some central neighbourhoods. However, I’ve been here in Tokyo 18 years and now have a family and home just outside of the Yamanote line and when you live in a neighbourhood where people are born and raised Tokyoites, they’re absolutely warm and friendly. I live in a fantastic real Tokyo community and I would not change it at all. The people are great, they’re just not in your face all the time thankfully!

@aarizmushtaq4301 18 дней назад

WHY IS NOBODY BRINGING UP THE IDEA OF RACISM???!!!!!! IF YOU AS A CAUCASIAN PERSON THE SAME THING THE ANSWER WOULD BE DIFFERENT. JAPANESE PEOPLE DEVALUE AND TRIVILIAZE ANYONE WHO ISN'T WHITE. THEY ONLY HAVE LASTING GENUINE FRIENDSHIPS WITH CAUCASIAN PEOPLE!!

@randomvideos68693 2 года назад

Great video 😊

@yazsuarez6154 2 года назад

Nice and informative.. good job. 🙂

@globefloppingwithadri 2 года назад

Omg takashii your skin is absolutely gorgeous

@goonerondablock 2 года назад

I have the same aspirations as the school counsellor. It would be so great to talk with him or someone who has made the transition as a therapist to Japan!

@baigalmaakhorol1412 Год назад

Thanks for doing this sir

@user-bx3di8pk1q 2 года назад

I find it really odd that none of these foreigners mentioned the travel ban that Japan has imposed to foreigners for two years now, with absolutely no current epidemiologic reason but pure xenophobia. Most of the foreigners I know who live here have been affected by this travel ban in a way or another. Families that include foreigners are kept apart for no reason, international students are repeatedly asked to wait for news that never come, while they and their families have to pay for tuition fees not knowing if they will ever set foot in Japan before the end of their courses. In the meantime, japanese people can travel freely for TOURISM and study abroad in the same countries that are denied entry to Japan. That's the worst about living here: you will always be the unwanted foreigner, and you will never have the same rights as a japanese person no matter what/how much time you spend here. I am very disappointed by the way Japan has treated foreigners during the pandemic, and by the fact that 80% of the population agrees with these racist ban. It feels like they enjoy having an excuse to forbid the entry of as many foreigners as possible 😑

@BlackHawkTejas 2 года назад

What you mentioned could be one off the reason for Japan & it's society fall.

@mon_avis2978 Год назад

Blunt, unflattering, but true, esp. that a foreigner will always be the unwanted foreigner. If you look at Japanese immigration policy, it is not enough to know the language as well as a native, know the culture, customs, and blend in seamlessly, and have lived a long time in the country. Testimonials on your behalf will fall on deaf ears. You also need 100-percent pure Japanese blood, and it helps if you were born in Japan. Otherwise, you will never be granted a Japanese passport or citizenship. _Pure xenophobia_ is probably correct.

@ismotjahan6583 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing!

@frozencurry9516 2 года назад

Hey Takashi Happy to see your channel grow Your friend from HT !!!

@takashiifromjapan 2 года назад

Oh thank you for supporting me !

@TheCyberMantis 2 года назад

I would probably have the most fun in Osaka or Okinawa, but I would also like to visit Tokyo. ( In the summer! )

@manadeeweerasinghe7861 2 года назад

Thankyou somuch for this vedio🔥

@CraftySidd 2 года назад

That "I am from Nepal", Made me come back from my homework tab to RU-vid tab.

@emancebo13 2 года назад

Great vid. Really good insight from the Indian girl and the Californian guy. Best wishes for the Cuban girl!

@rtjahyadi7868 Год назад

What the indian women said is actually true…not only for japan, i’m from indonesia, it’s hard to form a deep emotional friendship with friends, where you feel emotionally connected with your friends in indonesia and now i live in new zeland…and my best friend is a Brazilian, latino people really have a deep bond with their friends and treasure their friendship with their friends

@aarizmushtaq4301 18 дней назад

@MrShem123ist 2 года назад

I think aside from Tokyo, I will visit Osaka with my family, basing my decision from this video 😂. Good work as always.

@nisansalaperera4684 2 года назад

I have been living in Japan for 6 years. Earlier I lived in Saitama and Tokyo as a university student and now working in Kansai. Yes Kansai ppl are warmer than Tokyo. However I was lucky to have warm heart university friends in my university life. I also feel harsh reality in Japan is talking open heart with Japanese ppl. They don’t check about others. I have few good Japanese friends both in Tokyo and Osaka. But unless I contact them they never contact me 😞

@adamlorden5666 Год назад

That doesn't sound like real friends

@Cwgrlup Год назад

This is true in all countries. When you get older you will realize that people who can count their true friends on one hand are beyond blessed. That’s just life, dear.

@aarizmushtaq4301 18 дней назад

It's because of internalised racism in that country. Most of them will keep in touch with the white skinned westerners/europeans but anyone is with darker skin tone they see as "less desirable". Anyone who has darker skin tone is considered the low ones, so they won't associate with them

@aarizmushtaq4301 18 дней назад

WHY IS NOBODY BRINGING UP THE IDEA OF INTERNALISED RACISM???!!!!!! IF YOU AS A CAUCASIAN PERSON (AMERICAN/EUROPEAN) THE SAME THING THE ANSWER WOULD BE DIFFERENT. JAPANESE PEOPLE DEVALUE AND TRIVILIAZE ANYONE WHO ISN'T WHITE. THEY ONLY HAVE LASTING GENUINE FRIENDSHIPS WITH CAUCASIAN PEOPLE!!

@amirthapamagar4954 2 года назад

you are doing great job dude sometime i watching your video but ones this is special video i like it.i am watching from nepal.but i have to say to that japanese people are friendly,humble,and kindness before 3 years ago i stayed in japan in that time i know about japanese culture little bit.

@jibin7277 2 года назад

Sounds like Japanese are introverts. You start appreciating your culture and warmth from people once you travel outside of your own place. Love and miss India ❤️

@mohammadwildan3328 2 года назад

wow i just found this channel is so fun

@marifujisawa2942 2 года назад

Yes! Telling about your life’s troubles and going deep will truly drive the friendship more farther than closer!

@user-dd8we9kv2l 2 года назад

this comment is the epitome of taking things out of context/blowing shit out of proportion. Ever heard of the word "superficial"? Coz maybe you have too many of these types of friendship and you know what? good for you ! :D Anyone who thinks that vomiting all your life problems on the first day of a friendship must be having fewer braincells than a chimp. That's basic common sense (then again common sense is not so common anymore nowadays) But I cannot possibly think of a friendship that has lasted for years and years only to talk about "Hi hello! nice weather eh? ^__^" 💀

@RafaelHanussek 2 года назад

Like always, a great video. I think continueing the street interviews would be good, but of course experimenting would be also interesting.

@laurenschofield184 Год назад

I agree! I loved Osaka so much more than Tokyo. Both places were an amazing experience for me coming from the UK but people in Osaka were so friendly and seemed more relaxed than in Tokyo. I also found it easier with my limited Japanese speaking abilities in Osaka.