Youtube comments of S (@user-no2mz9hl4f).

  1. I really appreciate the delivery guy. He seems so dedicated to his work, like he really cares. Where I’m from, most people don’t seem to care about their work, or like it at all. Especially if they aren’t working a job which comes with a lot of money or social status, many of them seem resentful.
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  2. I like that Japan gives more flexibility for people to express themselves through their homes. It’s fun seeing a variety of architectural styles, and differently shaped houses.
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  3. As a child in North America, my best friend was Japanese. Her parents were Japanese, she spoke Japanese with them, and they were teaching her to write in Japanese. They’d moved from Japan when she was 5, and moved back when she was 11. We kept in touch, writing letters, and when we were 20/21, I saw her for the first time since we were children. She said it was very strange going back to Japan because she hardly knew anything about her own culture, writing, or even language. This was strange to me, because I’d always considered her as Japanese, and thought her language skills were advanced. But, those few years being raised in North America, as the only Japanese child in her community, impacted her greatly, and I don’t think she ever felt fully Japanese.
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  4. I think more people in the west should wear a mask when they’re contagious. It would prevent other people from becoming ill and help stop the spread of disease. People here seem to rely on the flu vaccine to save them, but it’s not very effective (especially in the very young, who are more susceptible to viruses); however, a mask is such a simple, inexpensive way to prevent the spread of disease.
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  5. I’m a native English speaker. I’m grateful that it happens to be the dominant world language, because it allows me a certain freedom. But it also saddens and confuses me that so many languages have mixed English in with their own languages. I’ll be listening to someone speak a language I don’t understand when suddenly, a random English word jumps out at me. I always wonder why they don’t have their own words for such things. I think it’s important for every nation to protect and preserve its unique culture. We can appreciate each other and enjoy each other’s food, customs, and language, but it’s important to have those distinctions. I also wish it were more common in my country for other languages to be taught. Sadly, they’re only taught in secondary school, and most do not gain fluency.
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  6. I think the colours are visually stimulating, which is a tactic businesses use to sell their products. I’ve heard this is one of the reasons restaurants and shops play loud music - the stimulation leads to stress, which leads to decision fatigue/low will power, which leads to more sales. But when all the businesses are clamouring together to get you to buy, it becomes very stressful.
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  7. I had no idea so much effort went into growing these grapes. It really provides perspective for why they cost so much more. Where I’m from in North America, grapes and other fruits are mostly seen as an everyday food group, rather than a specialty item. Watching the farmer and Mr. Coutu try the grapes reminded me of a wine tasting or fine tea tasting. It’s a completely different experience. I don’t think either is better than the other, but each is good in its own way.
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  8. Keep fighting for our rights! We must unite and encourage one another. Those in power want to divide us: do not let them. This is not about vaccine safety or efficacy. This is about bodily autonomy and medical choice. This is about the freedom to love each other, to work, to receive health care, to be educated, to travel - to be a part of society - without having to share personal information with strangers. This is about taking politics out of medicine.
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  9. I love how you explore these little slices of Japanese culture. The Swiss also, I think, take great pride in keeping things clean. I wish Americans would take on more personal responsibility when it comes to their own mess. It seems they treat public spaces as a rubbish heap, and think it's others' duty to clean up after them. And there is no excuse, with bins everywhere.
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  10. Same! I never thought much about it - it just has always seemed to be a consistent aspect of Japanese culture.
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  11. I think this is a major flaw in urban design. Every city, town, and village should be designed with pedestrians and cyclists in mind.
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  12. He seemed very kind and thoughtful. I hope, too, that those areas of Japan are able to flourish once more. They looked beautiful…just empty.
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  13. I knew a woman who grew up in Okinawa, and she said it was very tropical - running around in t-shirts on Christmas Day. Japan is remarkably diverse for such a small country (compared to Canada or China).
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  14. Greg has a way!
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  15. I was thinking it was for a menstrual cup, too.
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  16.  @dereksbooks  I see that. It’s sad.
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  17. The far left are refusing to acknowledge this as discrimination, saying vaccinating is a choice. Religion is a choice. Being in a homosexual relationship is a choice. We still have anti-discrimination laws (rightfully) protecting these groups. This is just another form of discrimination.
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  18. I think shotengai provide something we’ve keenly felt the loss of and need for during the pandemic: community. When the shop owners live where they work, they are part of the community. There is much more exchanged than merchandise and money. I don’t think we realised how much we, as humans, need that until a couple of years ago.
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  19. It’s wonderful to see such dedication and passion from someone so young.
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  20. That sunset was indeed beautiful. It looked like melted gold, and was especially pretty with the frosted trees in the foreground.
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  21. That’s too bad. I hope more young people will feel inspired to take up farming, and that such a job can be better compensated so that it will be more appealing. Farming is one of the most important jobs there is, and yet it’s one of the least compensated and most dangerous jobs.
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  22. This seems really cool, although I’d probably be stressed about the cleaning and maintenance. I love the idea of paying less than a dollar for an onsen, though!
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  23. In my mind, Okinawa was more traditional/old fashioned; probably because I’ve heard so much about Okinawans being famous for their traditional diet, so I assumed that propensity lent itself toward other areas of life, as well. I guess, in the area of architecture, I was wildly off the mark.
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  24. I never knew until now! I’ve never experienced such temperatures.
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  25. I’ve seen them in North America, but very rarely. It certainly is nice to see that seniors are accommodated so that they can continue cycling. It’s a wonderful way to stay active and slow aging.
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  26. Hands down the best quality merch I’ve ever seen advertised.
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  27. I get that. Sometimes, when a bunch of outsiders move in, the essence of what made the town special becomes lost.
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  28. I know, I cannot believe people could (can) do that! It’s straight out of a the circus. Totally impressive.
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  29. Over the past two weeks, I've now known ten people who came down with Covid. None hoslitalised, varying in range from minimal symptoms and swift recovery, to several symptoms and a long recovery. All ten people were vaccinated. I'm not vaccinated (not even partially - reasons are complicated and personal, so don't assume what you you don't know). I have not had covid this entire pandemic. Since coming into contact with people who had covid, I've tested twice, so I've not even had an asymptomatic case. Clearly, vaccination is not everything. There is much more to prevention than vaccination, which is only one factor.
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  30. Oh dear, it’s really too bad to hear that. I’d think Japan would be keen to tap into that resource, considering both the financial and climate benefit.
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  31. Where I’m from in North America (USA) we don’t have fruit cafes like what you showed in the video. Fruit here is considered more a staple food group, rather than a dessert or special treat. Fruit is sometimes given as gifts (such as edible arrangements, fruit baskets, or fruit of the month subscriptions), but you probably wouldn’t get a fruit gift from the supermarket, and I’ve never seen a market dedicated to fruit for gifts, as was featured in the video. We often eat fruit based desserts (apple pie, banana split, cherry cheesecake), but not usually on its own. For fruit to count as a typical dessert, it usually must have copious amounts of sugar and fat (butter, cream, oil) added. On the one hand, I think North Americans might do better to have more of an Asian perspective of fruit, viewing it as a sweet treat or something special. This brings more of a positive association with fruit, and perhaps would replace the less healthy desserts that we often eat. However, the greatest dietary contributor to disease is not eating enough fruit. I would hate for cost to deter people from eating an essential food group. Fruit should be eaten everyday, multiple servings per day, whether that’s with breakfast, for a snack, or as a dessert. I’m not sure which would encourage North Americans to eat more fruit: to think of it as a special treat or indulgence (psychologically making it more appealing) because it’s more expensive and grown with greater care, or to think of it as a staple food group to include in large amounts, and as a result being less expensive but grown with less care (financially making it more accessible). Bottom line, I think it’s important that we all eat fruit, each and every day. This was a very fun video to watch. One of my dream trips is to travel to tropical regions in order to try local fruit, ripened on the tree. I’m sure that the mangoes, lychees, and golden berries I can access where I live are not nearly as good as what I’d find in Hawaii, Southern Asia, South and Central America, and Africa. It would be amazing to try the local fruits there - many of which probably don’t even make their way to the markets where I’m from.
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  32. Wow, that’s quite something! I’m not sure if all that extra effort would be worth the price, for me, anyway. I find I can get yummy fruit if I buy at the local markets, where fruit is grown nearby and sold seasonally. It’s no more expensive (often less expensive) than the supermarkets which ship fruit from far away, but the flavour and texture is much better. I eat too much fruit for it to just be a special treat.
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  33. I wish bars and pubs were like this where I’m from. This seems like the ideal experience.
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  34. It seems so strange to have a chimney without a fireplace - that American style home was definitely odd!
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  35. I’ve heard tales about outsiders’ perspective in Japan, but this offered a much more in depth understanding than anything I’d previously heard.
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  36. I think I prefer this style to Canada or other similar countries. I think the areas with only houses are boring and make it difficult to live without a car. I like areas where people live and work in the same neighbourhood. It makes it much more possible to live without a car, be involved in the community, and get to know your neighbours. I also like the freedom to do what you like with the land you own. I never understood laws that dictate that everyone must paint his house a certain colour or trim her grass a certain length.
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  37. Why did you move back to Canada? Maybe, since you're there now, you could do some LWIF videos from a Canadian perspective, like what do they really eat for lunch? Or traditional Canadian things that the rest of the world doesn't understand or know about.
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  38. Trains are my favourite mode of travel.
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  39. Same! I never realised that about daikon. I feel inspired to buy some and try cooking with it, now.
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  40. The masks on the dancers really took away from the performance. One can hardly tell their facial expressions - it seems strange that this was still a criteria for the judges. In general, I find the widespread use of face masks disturbing. It’s one thing to wear one if you have a cough or are sneezing. It’s quite another thing for so many (I assume) healthy people to be wearing them just because.
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  41. I’ve learnt so much about Japan from this channel.
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  42. I wonder how that toaster would work for tofu.
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  43. I hadn’t heard of it until this video. So glad the technique has been preserved and passed down.
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  44. “Where everybody knows your name!” This reminded me of “Cheers,” but obviously Japanese.
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  45. I’m so technologically challenged that I always cook beans and grain in a pot on the stove. It takes a lot longer and sometimes grain is over or undercooked, machines confuse me.
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  46. I actually think this is a great idea for mega cities. I live in a mega city, and rent prices are huge - even for a studio. I’d definitely be willing to live in a place like that yellow building for $250/month.
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  47. I felt the opposite…I kinda like tiny spaces.
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  48. As soon as society is segregated (in this case, the vaccinated from thr unvaccinated), things can become rapidly dire. At the beginning of the pandemic, we were all in it together. As soon as the vaccines came out, we had a problem. If we do not remember our humanity, and fight against this segregation, the situation may very well become worse, until it's too late for anyone to stop it.
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  49. I think he was just being honest, but still in nice way.
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  50. I’m jealous of the spring water for drinking! Where I’m from, gutter water is not suitable to even wade in, let alone anything else.
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  51. I’ve learnt a lot.
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  52. Yes, I agree. Nice and balanced.
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  53. I think the best solution is to generate less waste. Reuse and compost as much as possible.
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  54. It’s interesting to me to see the tribute to America. I wonder whether that’s unique to this area, or if Japan in general loves the US. I always thought those countries were on neutral terms now.
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  55. This channel has grown in depth and skill since its early days, yet still bears a semblance. I kind of miss the children, but understand that they likely have more important things going on, and also may not feel comfortable on camera anymore.
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  56. I often mention this channel, because I find it so interesting, these little glimpses into life which is somewhat different from my own. It seems like a look into something so mundane would be boring, but it’s actually interesting, and also relaxing, I find.
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  57. Private businesses should have the right to make up their own safety rules. Customers can decide from there whether they feel safe or would rather go somewhere else. No one should have the right to discriminate based on personal medical decisions. This violates the Nuremberg code. New Yorkers must fight to take back their city. Print out the Nuremberg code and show it to anyone asking you for proof of vaccination. Do not give your business to anyone demanding access to your private medical records. Support each other through this dark time. If those willing to fight this stick together, they will win. Do not give up hope. Do not surrender.
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  58. This man is impressive. It is wonderful to see someone in old age still able to work and contribute to the community. He works so hard, and for many hours!
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  59.  @jonnygzz1631  Gotcha. That sounds terrible.
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  60. I love the farm set up, where everyone lives close together. It seems to me that this set up solves many of the problems that come with rural living, whilst still being able to farm.
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  61. I like how everyone does a big clean as a family before the new year. I wish this was more of a thing in North America, because I think it could be really fun if the whole family got involved, and then we’d have sparkling clean homes to enjoy.
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  62. Where I live in North America, my commute to work is more like the Tokyo commute. I think it’s better. I don’t think anyone living in a city should have to rely on a car.
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  63. Thank you! May God bless you also.
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  64. I agree with Ms. Kelly on this. I was not impressed with Mr. Trump’s answer to this question. I was looking for an outright, “No.” Instead, he danced around the question. He never gave a clear answer. I hope he’s not on the ticket, as I’d rather not vote for him.
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  65. When I saw the title of this video, I thought you meant all colours - including what people wear. I love wearing and seeing bright colours on others, so I thought this was a horrible idea. I’m glad it just pertains to advertising. I think it’s a good idea, and I wish more places did this. I get a little tired of the incessant advertisements everywhere, especially now that many where I live are fast paced, flashy videos. They literally hurt my brain.
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  66. I only tried sake once, and it was very strong. I’d been expecting something like wine, but it was more like beer or liquor, which I didn’t like. Seeing the wide variety of sake, I might give it another try if the right bottle is offered.
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  67. Is the work of daily shovelling worth the fun of snow? Luckily, where I live, I can enjoy snow without any of the work of clearing it. Everyone I know who has to clear snow herself will hope it doesn’t snow.
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  68. I’ve heard about these issues and experiences before, but never seen them properly examined. It’s so valuable.
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  69. Yes, children need to learn accountability, but the very fact that young boys are committing such violent acts says more about society than they themselves. I don’t believe the answer lies in treating minor criminals with the strong arm of the law. It may be a necessary short term solution, but we must dig deeper than that. Why are minors committing major crimes in the first place? This was practically unheard of just a few decades ago. I believe we need to bring back parenting by parents - not institutions. We need to bring back the village approach to raising children, instead of, “Not my kid, I should mind my own business.” We need to start teaching character again. We need to get our children - even 17 year olds - off personal devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops). Parents need to make it their business to personally know everyone their child spends time with, and their parents (in the cases of peers), as well as what their children are doing online (checking history on the family computer, places child protection software on the family computer). Children need to be taught from an early age that all actions have consequences, and that they will be held accountable for their behaviour. Parents also need to set far more limits on the media their children are exposed to. I’m sure these mothers didn’t mean for their sons to commit murder. I’m sure they were doing their best. But these mothers - along with the boys’ fathers, extended family, neighbours, teachers, and other adults in their lives - are partially responsible.
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  70. Where I live in the United States, winter isn’t nearly as extreme. On a good year, we’ll have 2-3 proper snow falls. So far, we haven’t had any real snow. Mostly, the weather is mild-cool. We’ll have a few cold days every year (20*F or below), and most people don’t have the necessary gear for that weather, so we’re all very cold. With a parka and long johns, it’s fine though. It really is all about wearing the right clothes.
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  71. I always enjoy the early videos, back when the children would talk about their lives in Japan.
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  72. I've been watching Greg's videos since Aiko was little and their channel was in its early stages. I love learning about Japanese culture, especially through a Canadian's perspective. I'm loyal to this channel. I also don't mind watching people eat - I find it interesting to learn how others live. However, there's a way to do that whilst also acknowledging the animals' lives that should have been lived. I would rather continue to support this channel and communicate that this empathy and acknowledgement is lacking (and hope that Greg takes note), than simply look for another channel which features vegan meals.
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  73. Indeed, I have a far greater appreciation for Japan and all its variety, thanks for Greg and his family.
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  74. Octopuses are highly intelligent, sentient beings. They have a right to live. This was tragic and disturbing to watch. Please consider ending your support of such abuse and violence. At the very least, please stop supporting such attrocities on your platform.
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  75. I love places like these, especially with independent shops. That miso shop looks cool! And I now really want to try that tea!
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  76. I can’t believe that man is 86, and still working iron like a pro! Amazing.
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  77. Yes, I agree! I love this channel, but it disgusts me and saddens me whenever they display dead animals, especially when they act so casual about it. Apart from that though, I love the content. It’s really interesting seeing how Japanese people normally live, as my idea of what was normal in Japan I’ve realised was very much skewed.
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  78. Ohh amazake! I’d forgotten about that drink! I used to drink it all the time as a child. Just the thought brings back memories - I can almost taste it! It was always such a treat.
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  79. That sounds like a dream.
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  80. I never realised how much of an art form it was.
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  81. I feel the same about America!
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  82. What’s an exurb?
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  83. Mr. Mulvaney is an actor and comedian. As an actor, he has full license to play anyone he wants, for which he’s hired to play. On stage, there is more flexibility, in terms of trans-race, age, and sex. I’ve seen adults playing children, blacks playing whites, men playing women, etc. On screen, realism is what audiences look for, and it would be unacceptable for a 25 y/o to play a 10 y/o, or for an asian person to play a black person; therefore, I think it’s similarly unacceptable for a man to play a woman. Men should play men; and Mr. Mulvaney should stick to male roles when acting on screen. As a comedian, he should (and does) have license to make fun of whatever he likes; we, the audience, may reserve judgement as to whether we think his jokes are funny. Personally, I think Nike is an ethically dubious brand as it is, and this recent stunt does nothing to improve its standing. I think it would make more sense for the company to hire an actual female athlete to represent its sports bras, rather than a man who, by the looks of it, hasn’t played a lot of sport.
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  84.  @DerUnglaublicheFrank  What would that be?
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  85.  @98Zai  That’s interesting. Thanks for sharing.
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  86. So many corpses 😪 I love these videos on specific aspects of Japanese culture, but it is disturbing seeing so many victims of murder, chopped up and blatantly displayed without remorse. It would be amazing if you would consider featuring a vegan ramen shop in one of your videos. 🐷🐣🐮🐙
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  87. I distinctly dislike brutalist architecture. I find it ugly and depressing. While I can understand the reasoning in this case, I prefer the traditional Okinawan wooden houses with trees surrounding them.
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  88. Does Tokyo not have buses? I like trams - I wish they still had them where I live. Here, one can travel by foot, bicycle, train, bus, ferry, or taxi. My favourite is the ferry, but it’s rarely convenient, so I don’t ride it very often. Usually, I cycle wherever I need to go.
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  89. I loved seeing all the bikes for transporting babies. It’s almost like what car seats are like, here in North America. I think the best way to improve cycling rates/bike culture is to normalise it with your children from an early age. I always enjoy seeing families cycling where I live.
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  90. That looks really yummy, except for the dead animal parts :( I would be so happy if you would feature some fully plant based Japanese dishes. As a vegan who's interested in Japanese culture (and loves Japanese food), it would be refreshing to see.
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  91. I wonder why Okinawans prefer to swim in their street clothes? I would hate the feeling!
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  92. I find it relaxing to hear them talk.
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  93. What an informative video, thank you! Tokyo sure has a good transportation system. The whole time, I kept thinking, "New York should do that. What a good idea - we should do that, too. I wish the our subway had that." The NYC subway is in the dark ages, compared to Tokyo!
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  94. Where I live, public transportation is very good. There’s usually traffic, and driving is not the best way to get around. Walking is part of daily life, and the best mode of transport for short distances. Cycling is not nearly as friendly as Europe and Japan, but urban planners have made an effort to make it safer, with more bike lanes and barriers between cars and bikes. I would love to see North America bring back the old railroad system, which serviced many more places a century ago. I don’t drive, which limits many of the towns I can visit.
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  95.  @laujack24  The railroad already exists; it’s just out of service. The US had a better railroad network in the 1920’s than it does in the 2020’s. Much of that track is still laid.
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  96. Where I'm from in North America, there are no rules! People often express themselves through their style, or else just dress for comfort. In some ways, I like the freedom to wear whatever without negative judgement, and see some of the unusual looks people come up with, but I also wish people would make more of an effort. I appreciate when people reserve yoga pants for the yoga studio and track suits for the track. It is a pet peeve of mine when people wear these clothes everywhere: in school, whilst traveling, in shops, at museums, in restaurants - even the theatre! I prefer it when people dress specially for the occasion. Most people hate uniforms where I'm from, but I love them! I was always sad that I didn't have a uniform as a child. Even though I don't wear a uniform, I like to have work clothes, home clothes, party clothes, etc. I wish more people did this. It makes me so happy to see someone put together and dressed for the occasion. I'm sure I'm in the minority, but that's my POV.
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  97. Loved your friend shooting the bow - you're right, it's all about the form 😅 Would appreciate if you didn't show dead animals in your videos, though; or at least took a moment to recognise that they were killed for you. It makes me so sad to see those animals who suffered, sitting on a plate as though they never lived 😪
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  98. It is interesting that these shop owners would opt for such work, with very long hours and little pay. Where I love, most people only do that if they have no other options. These shop owners seem dedicated and passionate. Personally, I think it is better to have more time for self care and recreation, in order to have a balanced life.
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  99. What an interesting topic to explore! It's disappointing and sad that you showed a dead chicken being cooked, though. If all vegetarian food is halal, why not show a vegetarian meal being prepared?
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  100.  @missplainjane3905  No, I’ve never been.
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  101. Now my biggest question is, how is this artist able to earn a living if his work is basically free?
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  102. This documentary answered many questions, and also created many more. Thank you for sharing this for everyone to enjoy. It is quite amazing, though I still enjoy your very early videos with Aiko about Japanese toilets and Japanese breakfast. xx
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  103.  @missplainjane3905  no, I wouldn’t say I am.
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  104. Would you consider showcasing a plant based barbecue instead of corpses? Those poor animals did not need to die. Tofu, tempeh, seitan, and vegetables make delicious barbecue options. Tofu and seitan are even traditional Japanese foods.
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  105. Why are you wearing a a mask when there aren't any people around? This looks like a beautiful place to visit. Thank you for capturing the woods and traditional crafts. I would love to go here sometime.
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  106. I'm going to print this onto a card and show it to anyone who demands proof of vaccination.
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  107. Where I’m from in North America, public toilets are few and far between. Those that do exist are often closed, or else dirty, smelly, or plagued by unsafe people. Most of the time, when I need the toilet, I have to use a private toilet at a cafe or some other business, and hope that they don’t have a “customer’s only” policy. But even many of the cafes where I live don’t have toilets for their customers! And forget about most shops. I don’t think a single bodega, 711, or deli has a toilet for customers. I actually find the most accommodating places are bars and pubs.
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  108. It saddens me how many animals were killed and abused for the sake of these peoples' lunches. Every single meal it seemed had eggs or dead chickens, pigs, fishes, crustaceans, cows. During WWII, when the US was occupying Japan, the traditional diet was recorded. Back then, the Japanese on,y ate 5% of their kcals from eggs and/or animal flesh. They on,y drank breastmilk from their mothers as babies, and didn't drink milk from other animals. The majority of their food
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  109. ...was sweet potatoes. They also ate soya beans, various other vegetables, rice, buckwheat, and some fruit. Greg, it would be so cool if you would showcase people who eat a traditional Japanese diet. Although I love your videos, it's heartbreaking to see so much death.
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  110. Congrats! I hope you share some of the renovation process.
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  111.  @alukuhito  Much more so.
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  112. That leg + foot steam looks neat! I’ve never seen anything like it, but I imagine it would feel very nice.
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  113. This brings a whole new level to craftsmanship. I can’t believe they actually dehydrate themselves so that they can work without ceasing!
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  114. This treaty you mention gives me hope. I also appreciate how you discussed the topic from different vantage points. This issue isn’t always straightforward nor black and white, and you illustrated that brilliantly.
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  115. I love hearing so much Japanese in this video. I don't understand the language, but it's beautiful to listen to. I'm confused by the woman whom you said doesn't eat carbs...she ate lots of carbs in the vegetables, corn, and especially the sweet potatoes. Do you mean she doesn't eat rice? That's just one food which has carbs. Many foods have carbs, including all vegetables. It makes me sad how many animals had their lives taken from them for the sake of these peoples' dinners. It does not have to be that way. These animals did not have to die. I wish you would, at the very least, acknowledge these animals' lives and premature deaths when you feature their corpses in your videos.
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  116. In my fridge in North America, I generally always have: fresh fruit, like raspberries, apples, or melon, fresh vegetables, like lettuce, mushrooms, and carrots; tofu, sausages (made from wheat & soya beans), sometimes cheese (made from nuts and coconut), yogurt (made from almonds, usually), milk (made from soya beans), legumes (chickpeas, black beans); and condiments, such as catsup, mustard, shoyu, miso, capers, mayonnaise, salsa, salad dressing, maple syrup, nut butter, and fruit spread (such as apple butter). Thankfully, I don’t keep dead bodies in my fridge. They belong in a morgue, or in the ground. It is truly sad to see the cut up, mutilated bodies of innocent pigs, chickens, fish, and squids featured prominently (and without an ounce of remorse) in this video. Not to mention the products of reproductive exploitation laughed and joked about.
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  117.  @huiyinghong3073  No idea. Don’t think there’s any evidence that this can be done or if it’s necessary.
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  118. I love the cycling culture of these cities.
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  119. My city didn’t make the list, and I’m not surprised. I live in New York, and while it’s one of the more bike friendly cities in America, that isn’t saying much.
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  120. It's interesting to see the culteral commentaries which you always bring to your videos. Where I'm from, there's a lot of "gourmet" ice cream, but not nearly as many individual products or variation in flavours and presentation. It would've been nice if you'd included more vegan frozen treats. Perhaps you could do that in a future video.
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  121.  @huiyinghong3073  I couldn’t say if it’s all due to green tea, but it does have a lot of antioxidants which help prevent disease and slow ageing. It’s also delicious and has proven benefits to ease stress!
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  122.  @kylesanders9598  I’m not sure that’s true; perhaps for some Americans, but certainly not for all.
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  123. This documentary would make for a good drama. I would love to visit this place one day!
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  124.  @mullerpotgieter  A lot of them continue to compete in the women’s categories.
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  125.  @missplainjane3905  Sadly, no.
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  126. Kelley Robinson disgusts me.
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  127. If someone is bases your entire friendship on your medical choices, that's not a friendship. If a friend of mine behaved that way, I'd never go back to them - vaxxed or not. Real friends are there for each other, no matter what. Ironic, considering how she became so successful.
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  128. In a way, it does disproportionately affect black and latinx people. The majority of unvaccinated New Yorkers are black and latinx. They will be excluded more than white and Asian folks. The whole reason these minorities are hesitant is because the government and medical establishment have failed to build trust, and these communities have good reason to distrust these institutions. Funny, because last summer, all the "woke" white people were talking about how BLM. Now, when their lives are seriously on the line and being affected, those white people are silent and still pushing for the vaccine mandate.
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  129. The blue pregnant emoji, to me, is not a pregnant male. It is a pregnant woman, who has very short hair and likes to wear blue. My grandmother would have qualified in her younger years, and she’s in no way male or trans (she’d be horrified at the suggestion).
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  130. I want to invite you to consider that fish are living, feeling, sentient beings. They have emotions and feel pain just like you and I do. Sometimes, we’re so used to killing and eating fish that we forget that they are living creatures with active nervous systems and beating hearts. They are far more like us than chairs, phones, or even trees. We have a supply of these things, but would we ever refer to a population of humans as “a supply?” Would we even refer to a population of cats, dogs, or elephants as “a supply?” I want to invite you to consider why we would think of certain animals, like cats, in a way similar to humans, whilst equating other animals to inanimate objects or things which cannot feel.
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  131. Very impressive! I wish my city (New York) was more bike friendly. I love all of those greenways and cycling paths in Tokyo. Here, there are a few nicer paths, but most are very bumpy and the cars are very dangerous. Also, it's amazing how safe your bicycle is in Tokyo! Here, even with a lock, one's bike isn't safe.
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  132. I ceely sorry for the Chinese people, but their government is so corrupt it serves them right. They treat their people like scum…no wonder they don’t want to bring children into the world just to experience such suffering. Maybe China’s power will lessen and they will be less of a threat.
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  133. Desantis is the only presidential candidate (apart from RFK Jr.) who’s talked about accountability for the covid business. This is why I hope he’ll be on the ticket. The way that was handled destroyed my life and harmed millions of others. Honestly, I’d thought the US was ready to let go of covid, but now I see we haven’t, this will be my primary voting issue. #1 covid accountability, #2 trans ideology (we need to protect women, children, and free speech), #3 climate change (we need to protect our planet).
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  134. That senior man is amazing! I hope that I’m that healthy when I’m his age.
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  135. I'm going to fight. I'm going to speak up whilst I still have the freedom to do so. I'm going to ask others to fight, too. I'm going to support those who are going against the regime, and distribute a letter of protest to those who are going along with it. I'm going to appeal to my political representatives to undo this segregation. I'm going to march alongside others in protest. In short, I'm going to take every measure to fight the segregation that is unfolding before my eyes, and ask others to join me. Lastly, I will continue to ask God for the strength to keep fighting, knowing that He holds the ultimate power.
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  136. I did the same thing. I considered the jab from a health perspective only. I thought about the risks, the benefits, the unknowns. I consulted my doctor. Ultimately, I concluded that the jab did not present a net benefit to my health. That, ideally, should be the only reason to ever take a vaccine, or any other medical treatment. The only benefits I’d have received would have been freedom to go to entertainment venues, to travel, to work, to receive healthcare…but that wasn’t freedom. That was coercion. And I refuse to play that game.
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  137. I have a cute 8 oz thermos (with attached cup) from Japan. I hate large drinks, but it was nearly impossible to find an 8 oz thermos - people tend to want large, extra large + drinks. Japan was the only country that made one. I love it so much.
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  138. It’s a bit of a myth that an EV is more environmentally friendly than a petroleum vehicle. While the former does produce far less emissions during use, one must also factor in the energy cost (likely fossil fuelled) of making new vehicles. In reality, purchasing a new EV is still worse for the environment than buying a used vehicle which runs on fossil fuel. So, while agree that it would be best to only produce new EV’s, I think it makes most sense to use the old petrol run vehicles until they cannot be used any longer, before buying something new.
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  139. Of course there aren't a lot of African-Americans in Australia...they're Americans. I guess the equivalent term would be African-Australians?
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  140. It was interesting to learn more about soba - I've always loved eating them. However, it would be nice if you could avoid showing dead animals in your videos. I wish you hadn't included the poor dead duck being cooked into the soup; or at least blurred that part or given a warning + skip ahead time.
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  141. I don’t see myself using any of these. Greg, I wonder whether you’d consider doing a video on veganism in Japan? Even you you aren’t vegan, I think it would be very interesting from multiple perspectives.
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  142. @rkwsia Fair point. I wish we did that in my country.
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  143. Would it be possible to do a video on being vegan in Japan? I'd love to visit, but I'm so nervous about how to navigate food, as I get the sense that most Japanese people don't understand what veganism is and might be offended about a vegan turning down something or asking a lot of questions. Loved this video - I learned a lot!
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  144. I wonder why vandalism is so much lower in Japan than North America. It seems to me that, if there were lower crime rates in North America (such as vandalism, drug use, theft, etc.), a lot more would be possible. We could provide more for the public, trusting it would be respected, we could shift our resources from defending ourselves and our property towards other things, and quality of life would go up, perhaps dramatically. Is Japan safer because of the culture, is it a police state (so people behave out of fear), or some other reason entirely? I’m sure there isn’t a straight forward answer to this complex question, but it’s worth thinking about.
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