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  1. I am a black American man that lived in Okinawa for 4 years and totally fell in love with the Japanese people and culture. I have been back in America for 10 years now but wish I could move back to Japan. I always rave to my wife about my time there and tell her we should visit one day.
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  2. This girl is 19? man....holy fuck how did i get so old. 19 was basically first year university....im 36 now and got jack shit done with my life. Lost my mom to cancer in highschool. Struggled with depression and a broken home in university. Spent years just making enough to get back into university, and then tried so hard to make friends and to just have a normal happy life. Happy and success was just never in the cards for me. My insecurity drove me away from pursuing any girl i was interested in, thinking they deserved better. But i've accepted life for what it is, you cant live in regret forever, else it will eat you alive. I'm trying to find peace with what i have and to meet a nice girl. I'm still relatively young....so maybe i can still turn it around. I hope
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  3. for someone who does not watch anime regularly, I would recommend to watch Jujutsu Kaisen. it is short (one season released so far and I think a second season is scheduled). it is strong in action, story, and characters. it is excellent in animation. I don't know if it is my favorite of all time but some anime is so long that if you are just getting into it, it might be intimidating or prevent you from enjoying because you feel like you can never get to the end and have a sense of completing it. another one which I just found recently which is really good is Ping Ping the Animation. the animation is really excellent. also the story and characters are really well done and it is a short anime (one season).
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  4. Props to Takashi always showing sides of Japan not normally known by foreigners!
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  5. I will be extremely sad if I go to visit Japan and I don't see Takashi doing interviews. You've become a National treasure for Japan ❤️
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  6. I absolutely love this mans content. From South Africa and have always wanted to go to Japan, and his videos just keep bringing that love for Japan back. Keep it up👌
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  7. I think the way Japan is homogeneous is actually good in a way. The traditions don't get changed all too much, foreigners have to adapt at least to a certain degree to the japanese way of living instead of being stubborn to their own ways and expecting the native people to change. Hope Japan stays this way. The way it's mixed right now with not too much but slightly noticable changes is good enough.
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  8. Ah, the “friends” issue. Not a big thing but it’s come up for all the international couples I know. I admit feeling a bit left out at first when my girlfriend (now wife) didn’t invite me when she hung out with her friends. And she didn’t really want to hang out with ‘my’ friends. (Because they weren’t ‘hers’.) But after years of marriage (in Japan) we’ve shifted to a comfortable point somewhere in the middle. It all gets easier with time!
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  9. Very interesting. I honestly didn’t even know a slum like this existed in Japan, and these people still seem pleasant and polite for the most part, I would probably feel just as safe there as anywhere in the US.
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  10. The crossover nobody asked for, but everyone loved!
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  11. As a Mexican born in San Diego, California, I really am humbled by the interest you show in Chicano culture. I am proud of my background and I am glad that someone like Takashi shows interest in an under appreciated culture. You, Takashi, are invited to the carne asada’s 🙌🙌
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  12. Would it be possible to find out what people who don’t live in the big cities (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, etc.) think about the big cities? Love your videos!
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  13. We appreciate interviews like this. They give us so much insight.
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  14. i'm brazilian with japanese descent, thanks for the video i was looking forward to it, You gave voice to my people ❤️❤️❤️🇧🇷
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  15. "Salve rapaziada" is soooooo brazilian 🤣😍 Another great video Takashii! Funny note: this is the second time that the sound of a bird echoes when you're doing the intro of the video and I couldn't contain myself and had to laugh XD
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  16. Well, I’ve only dated one Japanese woman (she’s my wife now) but what mostly caused problems was the difference in communication style. She often seemed disappointed when I couldn’t ‘read’ her expectations, whereas where I’m from (Canada), people tend to just state what they want or expect from one another. Usually.? 😆 Well, I guess dating is never easy no matter where you’re from!
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  17. I am from Haiti, Naomi Osaka is Japanese-Haitian Athlete. Yes her Father is from Haiti and our constitution says in art 11 of 1987 "Any child born at least from one Haitian parent is automatically Haitian does matter your country of birth" - her father said he was not accepted in Japan that''s they moved to the US.
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  18. I’ve really loved Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo! Also for their connection between visuals and music🔥🤛
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  19. The one common theme in most of the interviews is the sense of feeling alienated by native Japanese even when lots of these people are half Japanese.
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  20. The second lady is very classy! Wish her the best for her marriage back in India! Namaste from Germany!!
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  21. "you lived in Canada? So you smoked Weed?" Damm Takashi was straight to the point. No chill. Hahaha
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  22. The views of the last two girls were interesting to me. While I agree that a lot of America isn't as open minded as one may think - neither is Japan. I say this as an American living in Japan who loves being here overall. As far as being seen as Asian and not Japanese I'm not sure that will ever change. Most Asian people living in America have done so for multiple generations often marrying and having children with non-Asians. It's very rare to meet a Japanese, Chinese, Korean and so on who was actually born and raised in the country of their heritage. As such, they are just seen as Asian American without any nuance.
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  23. I really liked the first two girls honesty when sharing their opinion on tattoos while also recognizing it could be discriminatory for those who do have tattoos to not have certain experiences :) I have a few big tattoos and would love to visit Japan, maybe fall/winter may be best so I can keep them covered.
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  24. I don't know much about the culture in japan (I'm actually learning), but i think one of the issue just like in other big cities and in other countries who are modernized is lack of boundaries, care and empathy for the average people, drugs and prostitution laws. But leaving children on the streets without help is something that shouldn't be tolerated.
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  25. Okay but if you go to LA, try to go to other places too because LA is so different compared to other places in the USA and even those places are different than other places. But also, it’s really cool you are coming to America and I hope you have fun! Be safe! :)
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  26. Thank you for do this subject. As a husband and father, overwork has been an issue for a long time for me and my family. I hope and pray for the families and workers in Japan that they find more balance with their work and time.
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  27. I could add quite a few…especially if you add the word “rural” before Japan. Just one now: 自治会, or ‘neighborhood committee’. Takashi might not be able to relate to this living in a city. But in small-town or rural Japan you join one of these committees when you move in to a house. It collects money from all the members to manage upkeep on a meeting hall, where it has regular meeting about all kind of local issues that community members are suppose to attend. It organizes area cleanup and weeding days (and more) that residents are expected to take part in. It has a fire brigade that members are expected to join. Everything on a rotating basis, so eventually, all able bodied community members will have to do everything, even be the area leader for a year or two. “You won’t have to do all that as a foreigner”. People told me. But I did… and still do…. and it’s a lot of work. 😅
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  28. ありがとうございました
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  29. Honestly dating with Japanese men as a foreign girl might be difficult and often very slow, in my experience which i personally like because i have huge trust issues and I need months for even a normal friendship which is why I struggle dating with people in my own country but I’m very comfirtable with the slow process with Japanese men. But it’s hard to know how they really feel about you since they often aren’t very expresive when it comes to emotions. But all of it is something That’s for me very comfortable. But these are just my experience and not every Japanese is the same. Basically some are willing to be open to foreign relationship which as an international couple will need a lot of mutual learning and understanding and some just won’t bother. It’s still an experience and even though I’m with my Japanese man for 2 years it’s still a lot of learning.
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  30. I believe the last lady is Brazilian, and I have 4 reasons for that: 1) her accent; 2) Sakura was REALLY popular here in Brazil in the 2000s, along with Sailor Moon; 3) the fact that she used Sailor Moon as en example: for a long time, CCS was exibithed at 4:30 PM, right after SM at 4:00 PM; 4) the way she spoke the name of the anime ("Sakura Cardcaptor" instead of "Cardcaptor Sakura", just like the way it was named here in Brazil when the show aired, first on Cartoon Network and later on Rede Globo).
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  31. Love this video takashi san, i think there's no something wrong dating a foreigner as long as you understand each other. Waiting for the next vlog about visa😃
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  32. I loved this video. Nice and sincere girls. The topic was very interesting and the interviews reach an ever-increasing quality. This theme particularly struck me and my impression is that there are more Japanese women with foreign men instead of the other way around because perhaps some Japanese men are very shy or sometimes too rational and maybe sometimes they should rely more on the feelings and emotions they feel more than rationality. However I think that the union between two different cultures brings enrichment and inner growth and conflicts can be overcome with love, clarity and honesty. I look forward to the next video. A warm greeting from Italy. 🤗
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  33. Hello everyone, I am Russian and I will say that most Russians do not want war. We are not crazy. Peace for everyone.
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  34. It's so interesting to listen to someone with African heritage have an Asian accent because of the culture they were raised in, (being an adoptee from South Korea but growing up in America), it's so fascinating!
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  35. He's so brave and determined to quit high school and move to L.A. I wish him good luck! Great content Takashi san, L.A. suit you😊
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  36. Great video 😁 So fun that one of the guys mentioned Crayon Shin-Chan. They showed it on TV here in The Netherlands when I was a little girl, I watched it a lot. I also really like Hajime no Ippo for a sports anime 🥊 and just finished Tokyo Revengers, it’s so great!!
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  37. I think it makes a difference if you ask someone if they would date someone from a different culture or if they would actually consider marrying them (or having children,etc)
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  38. I've never been to Japan in my life, but having come from a more rural America (Northern Michigan), seeing images of the Japanese countryside feels way more like "home" to me than I would imagine it should. It's the weirdest feeling.
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  39. "Language learning is a process that never ends." Thanks for the motivation, Mr. Kaufmann! Glad you also talked about Friends, that really made my day. Great video, Takashi san! 素晴らしい!
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  40. Chicanos are interesting people with unique perspectives about the world. It’s great to see you getting along with this man. He just seems so humble and down to earth. Bless you for being consistent with making videos for all of us.
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  41. Love how the Jamaican gentleman took all the positive stereotypes and made them work for him. 🥰 It’s very easy to put a negative connotation on everything. I’m Afro Puerto Rican Latina and my husband is 4th generation Japanese from the Bay Area. His family is phenomenal but no one is fluent in Japanese. I came across this channel while looking for channels that teach Japanese, but this one popped up and really love it! 🤗 I love seeing you reach out and put these things on the front lines for people to learn from. Ps….We went to Tokyo in 2018 for the first time and it was the best trip! Thanks for sharing. I’m totally going to tune in for the Latinos in Japan videos as well! Thanks Takashi! Arregato!! 🙏🙏🙏 Y Gracias! 😉
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  42. Thanks for the video as always! But to everyone reading, just remember that no place is 100% safe. I read a story about a foreign girl whose drink was spiked at a bar in Nichōme and she did get home somehow due to helpful strangers but it could’ve ended a lot worse. There are also these fake restaurant scams that prey on tourists specifically. Always be aware even if you’re in the safest country
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  43. I'm Moroccan, and my big sis lived in Sendai for a year. One thing that amused her is the way Japanese people saw her hair: she has natural curly hair, and people would often ask her if she curls her hair every morning , and how much time it takes ! 😆 Another funny thing is that when she'd meet someone in the street or in shops and try to ask for something , they'd look at her and immediately start trying to speak English, even though she asked them in Japanese ! 😆 But she really enjoyed living in Japan, and said people there were really nice.
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  44. Favorite anime of all time is Cowboy Bebop. It’s just the perfect blend of style, science fiction, and great music. Can’t express how much I love it.
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  45. I've always wondered how people actually make the transition when moving to Japan especially when studying abroad. Like everything from the immigration process to looking for a place to live, etc. These video interviews are very helpful and informative for people like me who plan to visit and possibly live in Japan someday. Thank you💝
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  46. I wish more people would be open like u towards foreigners!
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  47. "It's really important to see the world and not to be in a small box." What a lovely line from a lovely lady. Well done, Takashi-san! 素晴らしい!
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  48. I've been living in Hawaii for a while which has a strong Japanese culture. The differences between between "forward" or "shy", "polite" or "rude", really come down to how the individual person relates to the larger society. In Japanese culture, people (by American standards) are very deferential to the group. People don't WANT to be different. Blending in, following tradition, not standing out are the overriding values. In American culture, it's the opposite. Being independent, thinking for yourself, standing up to the group, etc, are the overriding values. "Conformity" in America is weird - it means being independent like everybody else!
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  49. the 2nd girl surprised me how well her english and japan both are, they all have great english and japanese thats very nice to see them being bilinigual its a blessing
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  50. As a mixed Japanese-Filipino raised in the Philippines for half my entire life, I had no trouble getting along with people from both countries. It is important to find the right people and friends who will not discriminate you based on your ethnicity but your personality. Being confident and secure with who you are matters more than what other people think.
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