Comments by "Azabujuban-Hito" (@azabujuban-hito8085) on "What’s it like being an Asian Foreigner in Japan ?" video.

I know right !! Why bother to relocate if they're not willing to learn? It's such a missed opportunity.
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@_thisistheater_6126 I actually did. Not really easy but not super difficult either. The first year of living here in Tokyo was challenging ( language wise ) but after that it's a smooth sailing.
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@kirojiro23 I live in Tokyo, and for me learning Japanese is essential eventhough Im working in a multi-national company ( that use English all the time ). It is not only for my personal interest, but also for my daily living and for my survival because I dont want to keep on depending on others esp. during emergencies. But y'know..different stroke for different folk, I guess. Maybe they're lucky enough to have friends that willing to help them out 24/7. For me, I found out early on that mastering the language really makes my life so much easier and smoother 😄
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@kirojiro23 Exactly.
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As an Asian foreigner ( I'm from Singapore ) living in Tokyo, I never encounter any problem at all. Probably a language barier here and there but that's mostly occured during my first year here. Im a Eurasian, a mix of Chinese- White and quite a number of locals here in Tokyo asked me why as a Singaporean I have naturally light colored hair and eyes 😂😂
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@jodettehattori4177 its probably because you have someone's who is available ( and willing ) to help you 24/7, which really helps a lot. As for me, I forced myself to mastering it within a year or so because I dont want to keep on depending on my friends..and also my survival in this country depends on it. In 2016 I slipped on an icy ground while vacationing alone in a countryside in Nagano, and fractured my shoulder. I was really glad that at that time my Nihongo was already sufficient enough to ask the locals for help and also to comprehend what the doctor and nurses said, because none of them spoke English. Perhaps you could start by joining several local activities ( I chose volunteering, hiking, photograph, pottery and the most fun activity ever : bar hopping!). And begging all your Japanese friends to NOT speak in English to you. It really works for me!😁
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@missplainjane3905 1. Yes 2 . 8,5 /10 3. Discipline, law abiding, shy and distant at first but later on become warmhearted, and fun to be with. 4. Amazing, full of contradiction, fun
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@divx1001 Well said ! I'd also like to add that from a practical point of view, being able to converse with the locals really makes living here in Japan a lot easier ! I had an accident a few years back in a countryside up in the mountain area of Nagano.. and I could not imagine what would happen if im not able to call for emergency help due to the language barrier. So for me, not only learning the language is practical, it is also essential for my life's survival !
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