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  1. There are two kinds of guys in my experience here in Japan. The kind that only wants sex and isn’t interested at all (or dates you only out of curiosity) and the kind that is too shy to even bring up the fact that they like you. It’s so frustrating 😭
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  2. This is related to what a couple of the interviewees said, but I’ve been told by Japanese friends that they really envy how foreign people in Japan can just strike up a conversation with a stranger. “If tried that”, one friend told me, “people would just think I’m weird or creepy”. (Making small talk isn’t really that common here, especially if we have no existing connection with someone.) But somehow, foreign people like myself can be excused for such socially ‘abnormal’ behavior (for Japan) because, well… we’re foreign, so are expected to behave a bit differently. 😆
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  3. What will happen if a girl says "My ideal type is you Takashii!"?😀
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  4. Very interesting that most of them pointed out 'order' and 'chaos' as the striking contrast between the two countries.
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  5. I can empathize with the woman interviewed at the end. I passed the Level 1 Japanese exam and worked in an office with mostly Japanese for a few years - while my Japanese is not native, it is certainly competent. People would constantly avoid me, not getting it through their heads that I could speak Japanese. The logic went something to the effect, well, we can't speak to him in English because his Japanese is so much better than ours, but we can't speak to him in Japanese, because foreigners do not speak Japanese. So out of a department of 18 Japanese, a Chinese gentleman and myself, only the Chinese and two or three of the Japanese would speak to me in a normal fashion in Japanese. It was very frustrating and after a point, sad.
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  6. I remember we had a foreign exchange student from Taiwan he was so self reserved soft spoken and well mannered , after a month , bro was talking shit to the boyz and hanging out he got to let loose , they’d look out for him and not let him get too wild but it’s like once he found himself he gained a new confidence he wouldn’t let people talk shit to him like in the beginning and would stand up for himself. he’d try new things and learn to just be him he became the coolest kid in our school after coming in so quiet and self reserved .
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  7. As a Jamaican myself that wants to escape this country, the last guy is an inspiration for me to continue working toward my dream of going to Korea to study medicine.
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  8. he comes from a state where they drink a lot and are very proud of their drinking culture (Wisconsin) and even he is shocked by the alcoholism in Japan
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  9. I remember going to a halal restaurant in Kyoto, Halal Ramen Gion Naritaya. Really enjoyed the food and was interesting to see the pictures of the owner on the wall and how he set up the restaurant. Was hoping to go back there after the pandemic but according to google, it seems it's now closed. Hopefully, there will be others to take its place.
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  10. When I worked in Japan, I'd often come home to find my kids already in bed asleep. After moving back to my home country, my work-life balance has improved dramatically.
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  11. "Travelling is not about luxury. It is about friendship and humility." Gotta love that awesome line. Enjoy your time in Southeast Asia, Takashi san! 素晴らしい！
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  12. Great interviews, especially the first guy who said 5-8 years to become fluent. I think the people who make the "fluent in three months" videos might not realize how much they're hurting people who reach the three month mark and give up because they're nowhere near fluent. I'd rather hear the hard truth, that's it's going to take a lot of time and effort, than have someone lie to me and tell me it's easy.
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  13. I speak Japanese and I'm an American. I have 3 Japanese grandchildren, so I must be able to speak Japanese. Never be ashamed or feel you are less of a person. The Japanese are GREAT PEOPLE!
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  14. I wonder if most of the audience watching this understands how cool and impressive those two kids were. I’ve been teaching English in Elementary schools and junior high schools in Japan for over 20 years and I haven’t had any students who can speak like that— except for a FEW cases with kids who’ve come back from living abroad with their families. So… it was a cool interview, but maybe not for the reasons that most people are thinking. (Don’t assume these kids are representative of ‘typical’ Japanese kids!) That said, their parents are awesome and I want more Japanese parents and teachers to see this video to understand how language learning really works!
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  15. I envy anyone who can speak both English and Japanese or Chinese 😊
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  16. @3:30 They're talking about Cells at Work (はたらく細胞). It's a fun scientific anime if ppl are interested! Also recommend Dr. Stone for the pop science incorporated as well
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  17. I love how people are concerned about social issues in their own country but the only reason that they want to move out is based on aesthetic aspects of foreign lands, which makes me think they don't dislike their homeland as much
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  18. I like how the most closed off person was easily sorted with the question "what's the favorite place you've been to" and she answered with never leaving Japan. Unless you open yourself to the world, you can never really be open to the world coming to you.
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  19. it is oppressively sad to see what bullying can do to people
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  20. Omg I love that the old man admitted to changing his own opinions with time changing and learning, it shows real intent to grow as a person and it was just so cool to see. I love that mindset.
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  21. Asking parents how their experience was raising half Japanese kids would be super interesting👍🏽. I’m looking forward to it.
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  22. I might be one of the few western women to say this but I really love how a lot of Japanese men don't like PDA. I struggled with dating exactly due to people wanting to get touchy fast and everywhere and I felt always uncomfortable, not to mention that touches scare me due to my trauma and abuse so having to touch someone a lot in order to keep them happy is giving me huge anxiety. So to me the fact that my Japanese crush also doesn't like PDA is something I very much love about him. I don't have to feel anxious or stressed that I have to touch him or show affection and we still can have an amazing time together.
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  23. I love how you hold a conversation with them and talk about their experiences and hobbies before asking the main questions! It really got me intrigued ! Job well done !
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  24. Japanese people just need to be more confident and embrace their individuality. I think it’s really important to not care what others think, but that obviously doesn’t mean to not be considerate of others.
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  25. I agree with the people who say the younger generation should make the change they want.
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  26. I like how you conducted the interviews in a very respectful, open-minded way, and unassuming way.
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  27. The "you're never going to be ready" is totally accurate. You can spend years getting ready to start.
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  28. these guys are insane. especially the German guy, there's still a German accent when he speaks English, but when he speaks Japanese, it sounds so good, can tell that he put a lot of effort into studying Japanese.
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  29. Overall, any foreigner who goes through adhering to the customs, norms, and especially the language of the natives of a country goes a long way as it signifies respect.
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  30. The last guy: "I don't speak Japanese very fluently". Then he starts speaking the language effortlessly. Well done. I'm impressed!
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  31. Takashii it would be interesting for you to ask whether Japanese men would consider a serious relationship or marriage with a foreign or western woman, because my experience (admittedly limited) is that while some Japanese men are keen to casually date foreign women, its usually just out of curiosity or even fetish and rarely with the view of forming a serious, long-lasting relationship. Thanks, I love your videos!
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  32. Was really interesting to hear the older generation’s perspective. I was surprised to hear that many of them don’t actually like the idea of discriminating someone based on the tattoos they have, but are naturally inclined to think negative things because of the history of the yakuza.
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  33. It’s cool to hear Japanese women’s perspectives this time around. They all have varying preferences, and I find that fascinating. I hope this channel continues to grow and ultimately achieve success along the way.
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  34. Fashion sense in Japan is a whole different game 👏🏼
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  35. I appreciate the last interviewee--the german/japanese guy, very down to earth and came to terms with his situation as being unique and half, with an awkward unbelonging in Japan despite his Japanese mom, her attention on bringing him up with the language and values. Yet when in Japan he is considered foreigner! No one knows the pain of this experience except those who have lived it!
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  36. "I'm almost in my 40's." I can't believe that. He looks so young.
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  37. You’ve gotten better at interviewing over the years Takashi! The questions are great and you look for nuanced answers. Just thought I’d say keep raising the bar!
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  38. Possibly one of the most balanced cross-cultural interviews I've watched.
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  39. The African ladies made a statement that I’ve never heard anybody in the US say; “we need to differentiate between Black Americans and Black Africans”. As an American, I hear “African-American” more than “black American”, and whenever somebody does mention a person born in Africa, the first thought is a black African, despite there being white Africans as well. I just appreciate hearing a perspective that’s not heavily Americanized for once.
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  40. The difference between Black African and Black American is something not so often reflected upon, that was very interesting. Good job, Takashi, your videos keep getting better !! Best wishes from a Portuguese viewer! ❤️
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  41. All of these people were so mature and wonderful. Also your comment at the end was really interesting, that you are learning about Japan more this way, from other people. Honestly, open minded Japanese people like you, who are willing to learn from different people will really make Japan a better place.
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  42. Really enjoyed our discussion and happy to see so many comments from people who are enthusiastic about learning Japanese and getting to know Japanese culture and society, as I did over 50 years ago. Thanks for the interview.
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  43. as an asian foreigner here in Japan, who looks like a Japanese or rather won't be able to tell me apart unless I speak, it is harder for us, compared to someone who looks totally foreign. haven't seen any interviews on the opinions of people who looks japanese but is not and their experience
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  44. I almost got married to a Japanese man once but his parents wouldn't allow it. This was the 90s so if we had, we could of had a child your age. I never could pronounce his last name though.
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  45. It’s crazy how Demon Slayer is an anime and people who doesn’t watch anime still watches it.
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  46. Beauty standards are really wild. Like, I've seen girls that are seen as skinny in my country but in Japan they would be considered chubby. It can really negatively affect people especially when it's being commented on. It's nigh impossible to deal with when you're not mentally strong.
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  47. Hi Takashii! I am half black and half Japanese and I lived in Tokyo when I was younger and again as an adult but I primarily grew up in California. I saw that you are looking to interview mixed people who grew up outside of Japan and I think I would be a good candidate! I just left Japan a few weeks ago but I plan to be back at the end of 2022 or spring 2023. Let me know if you are interested in connecting!
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  48. I had a college class with a young man from Japan. He was still learning English. He was only 18 and I was already married with a child and in my 30's, going back to school. He would always hang out with me in the student center and I asked him why he wasn't hanging out with people his own age. He said, "You accept my English. They do not accept my English." When I asked him about dating while he was here, he said that American girls were either too tall or too fat. LOL. I certainly understood where he was coming from as I was taller than he was, myself. When he returned from Japan after the Christmas holiday, he brought me gifts from Japan that I still have 20 years later. He was a nice friend to have during that academic year. I was sad when he transferred to another school the following year, but happy for him, as well since I knew he would have more young people to hang out with. We kept in touch via email for a while. He said that he met more Japanese students to hang out with, but because he wasn't using his English as much, it had gotten worse. :) Good memories.
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  49. I am a Japanese woman and I go to Eikaiwa school. I really enjoy talking with teachers instead of studying abroad. I really appreciate them because I can communicate with foreigners in English and find cultures I never get just in Japan ! Thank you for teaching and living here ♡
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  50. I'm always so fascinated how peoples voices completely change when they switch from English to Japanese. Such a great video!! 🤍
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