Comments by "Armor Bearer" (@armorbearer9702) on "The Japan Reporter" channel.

  1. What concerns me is the lack of trust in Japanese society. She described Japanese society as harsh(6:19). A place that does not accept other peoples hobbies(3:50) and where people are unkind to each other(8:58). Relationships are full of jealousy(0:29). Childhood is lonely(3:46) and extremally challenging (1:43). If this is the experience for most people in Japan, the birthrate will never increase.
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  2. (8:17) It disturbs me that they automatically assume the husband is an abuser. This could lead to situations where the mother abuses the child and pins all the blame on the father.
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  3. I think the most important question was not asked. Nobita should have asked, "Are you aware of the downsides of getting into porn". She said that she wanted to have her own family in the future(8:18). Is she aware of the problems porn stars face when looking for love? She already has great difficulty finding a boyfriend(8:01). I highly doubt securing a husband will be easier.
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  4. (4:46) You have a good point. Nothing can change if everybody is on the defensive. It would be better for foreigners to respectfully tell Japanese people when they feel uncomfortable. Foreigners are held to different standards so they can be a little more direct. As long as it is said respectfully, there should be no problem.
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  5. There are a couple of things that make me wonder how truthful she actually is: 1. She says her husband will understand(2:56), yet she felt the need to sign on first before telling him(3:55). 2. She says she was concerned about her son being bullied(3:05), yet she does nothing to hide her identity. I know she is not ashamed, but she should try to hide her identity for her son. Nobita interviewed a woman who cheated on her husband. She did not have to give her name and her face was blurred. Why did Arisa not ask for a similar conditions? 3. She claims there are no big issues between them(6:34), yet there are clearly some major issues mentioned. Arisa clearly states that she is not sexually satisfied(6:30). When she was getting into porn, her husband thought she was cheating on him(13:59). This indicates their are some trust issues between them.
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  6. Tread carefully, there is much debate in the west whether DEI is a net positive for society. In fact, I am starting to see some of the negative effects of DEI already with Kana getting death threats(3:20). I hope Japan does not get to the point where DEI cannot be criticized like what happened in the west.
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  7. Yoshio makes an interesting claim. He specifically said that older adults looked after younger singles and tried to help them find partners (11:28). These meddlers helped pair up single people. This kind of matchmaking requires some close-knit community to be in place. From what I heard, Japanese people are not close to their neighbors in cities. This is why some people die in their apartments and not have their bodies discovered for months. Perhaps if there was stronger community ties young singles might welcome meddlers back instead of treating them like nuisances(13:03).
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  8. Interesting, it appears the hosts target girls from the country(3:50) and runaways(7:19). The common factor is that both groups are isolated from their family. If possible, rural parents should try to visit their daughters in the city as often as they can.
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  9. This reminded me of what Hugh Jackman said in an interview. When he was filming The Wolverine, he complained that maintaining his superhero physique was getting harder. I imagine something similar is happening to Japanize porn actors. The entire body must be idly proportioned to satisfy their audience. It seems the job might be to difficult to do when they hit their 40s.
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  10. This is why it is important to learn the dark and light parts of history. Perhaps you can elaborate more on what Japanese teach in history class. I heard Japanese avoid teaching the dark side of their history.
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  11. First, I would like to thank the couple for sharing their story. There is an important lesson here that needs more attention. People need to understand their partners love language. Wakapyon never understood that Mika needed physical contact in order to feel loved. He thought spending time with her was enough(3:18). Mika clearly needs physical touch in order to feel loved. The moment Mika felt unwanted was when there was no physical contact(5:18). I understand Wakapyon has trouble performing with a partner(8:16); however, there are other ways to show physical intimacy. He could hold her hand, hug her, or kiss her to satisfy Mika's need for physical touch.
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  12. I would like to hear what the elderly say about the situation. Many elderly do want their kids to get married and have children. Are the elderly aware of the problem or are the kids hiding how much they sacrifice to take care of them?
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  13. (3:24) I know Japan is behind when it comes to volunteer work; however, the reason is probably the workaholic culture. Long work hours do not leave much time to volunteer. If they have a family or parents they need to take care of, they will have only a small amount of time to themselves.
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  14. I picked up that girls that are away from their families have a higher chance of doing porn. Perhaps Japanese parents should encourage their daughters to go to nearby colleges over prestigious ones.
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  15. (4:01) This is the most disturbing part. It seems like the parents did not punish the son for fondling his sister. I know they care about their image; however, Kaho's parents could have scolded him privately. Either her parents never cared about her or they honestly are ok with sexual harassment.
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  16. (5:08) Do they have more specific data on which foreigners are abusing the healthcare system?
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  17. (9:41) It sounds like an interesting topic to cover. What online dating is really like in Japan.
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  18. How much does the host/hostess culture affect the cheating scene? I figure these establishments probably boost the rates of cheating in Japan.
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  19. I do feel bad for women who try to look for help online only to get horrible flashbacks of her sexual assault (2:02). Perhaps the sex educators can teach girls to type some specific words or phrases that will only show help or support for sexual assault in search engines.
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  20. Yeah, most people cannot even speak two languages like you can.
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  21. It is interesting that Rinka said that husbands have wives around their age, but they prefer porn(7:48). According to Mari, Japanese men say that their wives' body is unattractive(6:21). Perhaps the men are not being honest about the real reason they find their wives unattractive. I have heard from another Japanese channel that Japanese woman turn into another person after marriage. On Nobita's channel, their was a guy he interviewed that said he avoided being at home as much as possible. He said his wife was constantly attacking him and making him feel unwelcome in his home. I highly doubt he and his wife have an active sex life. Her attitude is so hostile that he does not want to come near her. Perhaps this is true for other Japanese men. Their wives may be attractive, but their behavior is a huge turn off. I know a lot of guys that will not touch a 9 out of 10 if she has a hostile attitude.
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  22. It sounds like Japan needs to find some way to lower college costs or offer alternative paths to decent careers. It was mentioned a couple of times that young girls go into prostitution to pay off their student loans(2:00)(5:02)(7:38). Does anyone know if it is necessary to have a degree if you want a decent job in Japan?
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  23. Momoko is on point (4:04). I bet the Japanese politicians families are still going to be alright when the country goes under. With the population largely discouraged from voting, these hereditary politicians have little reason to make changes for the masses.
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  24. I heard that before you talk to a Japanese pornstar you need to contact the company first. Some of what she said could have been influenced by her employers.
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  25. Legally, the age of consent of Japan is 13 so the tutor did not do anything illegal(4:04); however, I would be furious if I was her parent. Sadly, it appears that Yuka did not tell her mother about her relationship with the tutor.
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  26. Your second piece of advice(12:54) is probably the most important. It is important that the hospitality workers are appropriately compensated for their work.
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  27. Thank you for sharing your story.
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  28. I think it is great for the elderly people like Pecorino and Urirui are enjoying their solitude. The problem is that this is not good for the youth. More solitude means more people not meeting potential spouses. The birthrate will continue to decline. Additionally, more solitude means the older generations are not going to be able to pass their knowledge down to the next generation.
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  29. Percorino brings a solid point(7:57). How many young adults in Japan grew up in happily married households? How many see their older coworkers in happy marriages? If the answer is not many, then the government can pass any legislation they want, but it will not help. Keep in mind there are a variety of ways of artificially meeting emotional needs. Sexual services can be bought as well.
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  30. If the client is not nervous, then can the shower be skipped(4:46)? I suspect the shower is unskippable for hygienic purposes.
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  31. (4:34) Ouch, what she did was harsh. You said later on that Korean women would be easier to date than Japan women. 😂 Seriously, do you think Japanese or Korean women are more forgiving if you make a mistake on a date?
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  32. I am glad hikikomori are getting the opportunity to work. I hope they do well and show Japan the advantages of working remotely.
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  33. (6:45) I find this the most shocking. Why would they portray them positively when being a porn star is considered disgraceful?
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  34. The odds are not in favor of female hikikomori. If they need to see a female consultant(1:15), then they are probably gonna go untreated. Male hikikomori are the focus and can accept female or male consultant. This means that a female hikikomori will only get help if a female consultant does not have any male clients.
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  35. I would like to hear what her mom has to say about her hiding the bullying from her(3:50). If I was her parent, I would be furious with her for not telling me. I would feel guilty for life for not doing more when my child needed me the most.
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  36. It is a shame that getting therapy is looked down in Japan. Couples should be encouraged to seek couples therapy if their marriage is in a rough spot.
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  37. It is a good sign that many women are wanting to get married and have kids. Japan's population is on the decline. Perhaps it is time to stop shaming "christmas cakes" and instead encourage them not to give up on romance.
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  38. Oh, like that movie with Will Smith, Hitch
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  39. I will have to disagree with Tachibana. He claims that bullying is done in a way that the adults don't notice(4:39). When Chiaki was bullied, her classmates were comfortable enough to shout insults from the window. This video shows a bully delivering a beatdown on another kid(5:01). It seems like the bullies are not afraid of the adults noticing their actions.
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  40. I can understand why Ishiba wants to take a diplomatic approach to China. China does have a lot of power in modern times.
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  41. You have a strong point. Churches tend to focus on poor countries. The church has abandoned more developed countries like Japan to revel in sin. Too bad, you could get more people to be missionaries in more developed nations. Many people do not have the health to go into underdeveloped countries.
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  42. You made me realize that the main problem is education. The young need dating and sex education. Young men need to learn that dating does not have to be expensive(12:34). A cheap coffee date is fine. Money is important, but being confident and taking the initiative are more important(9:32). Dating and romance in real life is different than in media(12:42). Most importantly, a woman's body cannot bear children forever. The entire IVF section[ (15:10) - (21:00) shows that trying to get pregnant in the late 30s and 40s can be an expensive and painful experience. Even if a woman can get pregnant, there is a high risk of chromosomal abnormalities developing(20:31). This means the child has a high chance of developing birth defects and other health issues.
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  43. I am not surprised that only the large companies in Japan follow regulations(3:14)(4:00). The government probably does not have the resources to verify if the medium and small companies are complying with the law. Because of the culture, it would be unreasonable to assume that the employees will report their company to the government.
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  44. Is there any delivery health services available for foreigners? It sounds like an easier and safer way to get sexual services.
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  45. There are several ideas that I believe can require more discussion: 1. Japanese companies do not want to hire women with kids(10:40): Is it because they believe that these women cannot put in the necessary hours? I know Japanese working culture is demanding and requires employees to work extra hours, go to nomikai, and discourage using vacation time. Kids are not compatible with these harsh hours. There are gonna be times when the child needs additional attention from their mother. 2. Japanese women are not very understanding or good at communicating(14:32): The expert mentioned that women are easily triggered by light joking(14:33) and unintentionally offending them(14:40). I remember in a previous video that there was a father that came home late every day. The reason was that he was trying to avoid coming home. The wife complained that he did not help out, but she got angry when he did try to help for not doing it the "proper way". This video makes gives some credibility to his statements. I know in Japan that harmony is highly valued. If the wife is gonna constantly snap, of course the husband is gonna avoid coming home so that he does not disturb the peace.
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  46. (12:16)It is sad the teachers have this kind of mentality. Perhaps Japan should educate the teachers first. Counselors can only do so much when teachers refuse to help.
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  47. It is interesting that Jyuki said people find her scary(5:00). I can understand Japanese people call gyaru girls ugly or disrespectful. Conforming to a certain look is mandatory. What is scary about a gyaru? Are they believed to be apart of a gang or something?
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  48. This is interesting. These girls who work in hostess clubs know their livelihood is tied to their youth and beauty(4:43). Knowing this, they do not marry any of their clients. Even if they despise men and see them as ATMS(8:01), a marriage to a rich older guy would secure financially for the future. She would not need to please a whole bunch of guys for cash(7:33). Additionally, it reduces her chance of catching syphilis.
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  49. I can't help but feel bad for her. Guys basically used her all her life. She was mainly used for sex(3:35)(3:48)(5:13), but she was scammed once(4:11). It is not surprising that she is ok having sex with strangers.
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  50. (7:39) Interesting, it appears that Japenese men learn about sex from porn. The mom does not give her son the "talk."
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  51. (0:50) Reminds me of a video I watched about human courtship. Traditionally, men approach women. Japan is in deep trouble if the men do not step up.
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  52. It sounds like both sides are slipping a bit to the extreme side. It is true that Japan needs to embrace some new ideas. Some of the cultural and business practices are holding back Japan's ability to innovate and grow. The current course is only going to lead to more economic hardship. On the other hand, it is true that those who are not citizens have less incentive to stay with Japan during the bad times and not all diverse ideas are good. The culture can be destroyed by too much diversity as well. What Japan needs to do is to critically self asses itself and ask which traditions they should keep and which should be abandoned or modified. If possible, high quality foreign talent should be attracted to move to the country and become citizens. Their skills will be useful in Japan's restructuring.
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  53. (6:44) Sadly, Kaho is correct. I highly doubt many Japanese parents would be ok with their son marrying an former porn star. Knowing this, many dudes probably would date her just to get into her pants. After some fun, they probably would break up with her.
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  54. I find the third part the most interesting(9:33). If a client does not need sex and is looking to have emotional needs filled, why go to them? If a client just wants to talk, why not go to a hostess club? If he wants to go on a trip or watch a movie, then he can go to rent a girlfriend service company. As a bonus, using a rent a girlfriend service is probably better for a man's reputation than going to a prostitute.
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  55. I wonder why Churches do not do more missions in Japan? It sounds like an ideal place for missionary activities. There is a low Christian population and there are needs the church can fulfill. Some of these needs can be fulfilled by anyone willing to go over there. There is no need to worry about safety because Japan is one of the safest countries on the planet.
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  56. (2:35) Curious, I wonder who are 60% local Japanese clients. The prices are not exactly cheap(3:10)(3:14). Could the average Japanese man afford those prices? If not, then it must be those in the upper class. These upper class Japanese probably use their influence to deter any law enforcement or political actions taken to help these women.
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  57. I am not convinced that AI girlfriends will affect the birthrate. There needs to be more information on the type of men that go to AI girlfriends. Who are these men? Are these men that would be desirable prospects for the average Japanese woman? Do they want children? If given help, can they become desirable men?
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  58. There is something important not being discussed, the dating process. Can anyone from Japan tell me how long dating process is? How many people does someone usually date in Japan until they find someone suitable for marriage? What factors could prolong the dating process? If it takes years to find someone, then young woman need to take that into account when they are deciding when to get married.
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  59. Why not add an age and veterancy clause? The new law applies to anyone 22 years old and younger. After a woman turns 23, the new law applies only to her first porn video. After her first porn video is released, she loses all the protections of the new law. Anyone who already has 4 years of experience automatically loses this right as well. This will encourage the porn industry to focus on recruiting girls who are serious about adult film work.
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  60. It is sad that hikikomori believe they might snap and hurt somebody(4:04). I can see why they struggle to seek help.
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  61. I can understand why Japanese people are eager to practice their English with foreigners. There is little opportunities to effectively practice English. Is there computers in Japanese schools? Perhaps Japanese schools can set up some kind of zoom meeting where Japanese students will be able to practice English with foreign students.
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  62. (1:20) I noticed Pokémon did not make the list. Is Pokémon less popular in Taiwan compared to other big animes?
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  63. This video reminds me of a quote from Evangelion: "Humans constantly feel pain in their hearts. Because the heart is so sensitive to pain, humans also feel that to live is to suffer. You're so delicate, like glass especially your heart."
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  64. (10:29) I am not surprised that his mom was against the marriage. Because Mariko is close to 40 and already has two kids, there is little chance Kousei's mother will have a biological grandchild.
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  65. You forgot to add the seventh point. She does not like gyaru.
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  66. I like how these guys are thinking about being good fathers to their sons. It is sad that the culture will not let them be apart of their kids lives. Personally, I believe the biggest issue is the after work drinking parties. Constant drinking takes away a man's time away from his family. He cannot be the man of the house if he is drunk.
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  67. This could be a problem when you consider Japan's declining birth rate.
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  68. I am curious if Kei could speak English(4:26). She married an American man who does not speak any Japanese(4:46). Did she think her marriage could survive the language barrier?
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  69. If tourists are dispersed to rural areas, what will prevent them from having the same problems as cities? Small businesses will still struggle because they will not have the tech(2:35) or labor to serve the influx in tourists.
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  70. What exactly is Ishiba's plan to create an Asian Nato(5:14)? It sounds like he is just saying that as a way to get votes. There are many problems with his idea. How exactly is he going to get North and South Korea to get along? The war between them is technically not over and they are still taking swipes at each other. What about China and the Philippines? How is he going to solve the territorial dispute? More importantly, how many concessions is he going to make Japan make? The scars of World War 2 still linger. A year ago, The Japan Reporter did a video on why Koreans and Chinese still hate Japan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYwJLeYEWbs). Japan is going to have to overhaul how it teaches its own history if the country wants to mend fences.
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  71. I am intrigued by the girl in Akita(26:56). I am not surprised that rural Japan does not have the same resources and education as the cities. This may be a problem because this encourages people to move from the countryside to the city. Villages will disappear at a faster rate.
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  72. (8:23) Basically, hikikomori are not afraid of showing their honne once you get to know them.
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  73. Does anyone know how long should a couple date before they get married in Japan? Because people are so busy with work (0:46), I suspect there is a lengthy dating period before marriage.
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  74. Truly inspirational, he overcame his dark past & has redeemed himself in the eyes of society. His story reminds me of Naruto. It is truly difficult for someone to overcome their past in Japan. If they are able to, they get the highest admiration.
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  75. Critic: He doesn't have any Japanese friends(13:02). Kaho : Do I count? I am a sort of a regular here.
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  76. I noticed none of the women mentioned money. Are they ok dating a guy that make the same or less than them?
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  77. (8:30) The police taking this kind of attitude is disturbing. She later claims that normal interactions are perceived to be flirty. I am glad that Mikuno is such a confident woman that perverts steer clear of her. If she was not bold, I have doubts that the police will handle the situation correctly.
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  78. (9:51) This is not surprising. There are good quality yuri and yaoi manga in Japan.
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  79. It sounds like these underground idols need a day job in order to survive and support their career.
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  80. I am a little confused on why some people are saying this(5:59). It does not look like the governments are strong arming people into using their services. Are the matchmaking services offered by municipalities and cities mandatory?
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  81. At what point in a relationship would a Japanese person reveal their face to their partner? I figured it would be the same time a Japanese person should their honne.
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  82. (14:12) Does anybody know Tetsushi Sakamoto's strategy for dealing with lonliness? Is he copying what the United Kingdom is doing? They were the first country to appoint a loneliness minister.
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  83. (6:40) How have these standards increased? Does anyone know what are the new standards or how have the standards increased for Japanese women?
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  84. Curious, do these matchmakers ask the woman if they are ok with dating a low income worker or non-regular employee? I know the matchmaker said he gives low income men a shot at meeting woman(4:37), but do these woman know they are meeting a low income man?
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  85. (7:45) Is there no way of seeing a school counselor anonymously?
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  86. I thought a perfect secret to this video. You should interview a Japanese/Korean couple.
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  87. It's too bad there is not a cheap way to bus people form rural villages to Tokyo. This would relieve the demand for housing in Tokyo.
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  88. (8:14) You asked the most relevant question Nobita. The argument for these school rules are to create this sense of unity, but at what cost? Is it worth people thinking it is ok to be abused by black companies? What about girls permanently damaging their hair in order to dye it black? How about teaching boys it is girls fault if they cannot control themselves?
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  89. There is no dating apps for disabled people in Japan?
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  90. (19:33) Does this extend to love hotels. On Chris Broad's channel, he and Connor kept going to various love hotels. They did not appear to experience any discrimination. Is this normally the case or was their experience an exception?
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  91. I was a bit surprised the younger generation does not want to purchase porn. Maybe not on DvDs, but I thought they would subscribe to a porn site or download it digitally. This would avoid the common situation of the mom or girlfriend cleaning the apartment and finding dirty magazines. Additionally, some Japanese girls may not feel comfortable that their man is going to a soapland or hostess club. A man may want to purchase porn to get release if he does not want to buy hentai.
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  92. I did not know there is actually no actual sex involved in Japanese porn(5:57). This is a good way to prevent STDs from spreading.
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  93. (13:31) I take it clothing featuring anime characters, logos, or mascots are not in high demand in Japan. Because people are afraid of being perceived as otaku. I take it the clothing featuring anime are only worn in the privacy of their homes.
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  94. It is a bit of a problem when certain groups of gaijin are rude or break the law, and the blame is placed on all gaijin.
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  95. (5:27) This makes sense. Women 40 and beyond do not have to worry about their appearance as much as the younger generation.
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  96. (5:54) I wonder if the 30% Japanese who are breaking the rules are influencing the foreigners to break the rules. If a tourist observed a local drinking on the sidewalk, they might assume that drinking on the sidewalk is ok.
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  97. (6:58)This reminds me of your video on gyaru. They are commonly perceived as promiscuous when they are the most loyal woman in Japan.
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  98. The number of people at these group dates are ridiculous. You will not be able to get to know someone if there hundreds of other people involved. They should not go beyond 20 people in my opinion. Hopefully, this will cut away anyone who is not seriously interested in a relationship.
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  99. I am not convinced that Gaijin is a racist word. Who exactly is claiming the term is racist? Is it the half Japanese, Foreign workers, or tourists coming to Japan?
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  100. I suppose I can see it happen if the young guy has only a few people he can talk to in Tokyo.
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  101. (5:19) --> (5:27) I would challenge her to back up her statement. Her words are hard to believe. When foreigners are interviewed, they keep saying how hard it is to establish relationships with native Japanese. It is so hard to break the tatemae mask. The culture of Japan is drastically different, and many Japanese do not know how to deal with foreigners. Most of the time, foreigners make mistakes and do not have a good grasp of Japanese. Of course, shady characters in Japan further complicates relations. In this video, Connor frustratingly tells us his experiences of Japanese people who only used him to practice English (0:17). Worse, Coralie detailed her experience being used as an accessory to brag about(0:53). Should we foreigners assume all Japanese are fake and are out to use us? Never! There are plenty of good folks in Japan like Shogo, Natsuki, Ryotaro, Paolo, Meshida, Lemi, and of course Nobita. Just as the vast majority of folks in Japan are decent people, the majority of foreigners are not there to bang every pretty girl. Hell most of us cannot hold a candle to Tom Cruise or Leonardo Dicaprio. We are not extremally charming and can be total otakus at times. What we all have in common is our joy of Japan and the desire to get to know people like Nobita better.
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  102. It's too bad there is not a website that lists Hikikomori friendly companies.
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  103. Does Japan have decent trade schools? Trade school jobs may not be prestigious but usually are cheaper and take less time than a 4 year degree. These jobs give a decent salary and sometimes pay more than a degree.
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  104. Immigration can be a strength if done properly. If not, it creates situations that hurt both the country and the immigrants. I watched several videos on Cash Jordan's Youtube channel. The immigrants coming to New York City are not strengthening the US. Due to poor policies and laws, they cannot properly integrate and contribute to the US. These immigrants are in constant struggle to survive and have poor living conditions.
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  105. (0:48) That is so cool! I wonder what kind of apps he worked on.
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  106. I feel bad for young Japanese students with a lot of debt. They suffer intense guilt(11:30). Is there no alternatives available?
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  107. Perhaps it would be best for half Japanese to keep their Japanese citizenship. I heard the Japanese passports are the powerful in the world. It would suck if their parents died in Japan and they could not attend the funeral.
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  108. (2:24) Can these escorts speak English fluently? It would be dangerous to fly to another country doing escort work and not speak the native language.
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  109. Perhaps she could move to the countryside. Many of Japan's disappearing villages would appreciate any young workers. They might be willing to work around her condition, and the change of pace might help her mental condition.
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  110. (0:50) Is this a part of the gaijin privilege? As far as I know, you are not supposed to be lovey-dovey in public.
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  111. Does anyone why the media chooses to group all foreigners under the same umbrella? I am wondering if they do this willingly or is it out of their own ignorance.
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  112. I get the impression that Japanese woman want someone who is manly and reliable.
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  113. (3:28) Is there no increase in bus services to help the elderly get around in rural areas?
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  114. What about Gyaru? Do they have similar tastes?
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  115. It does not sound like foreign women enjoy Japan. Foreign women feel pressured to look more skinny and dress nicer. They need to take initiative to make friends. If they are looking for romance, none of the guys in Japan want to marry a foreign women.
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  116. Does anyone know why students in Japan have such little interest in learning their history(2:45)?
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  117. Don't give up on learning Japanese. It will be difficult, but it sounds like you are willing to learn the language. As for disabilities, I would suggest you watch What Does It Mean To Be Japanese? | Deciphering Japan | Episode 4/4 . Japan is not the best place for people with disabilities.
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  118. There is an issue of generalization here. Like your friend Kenji(9:59), he and other Japanese people are lumping all tourists as troublemakers. The question many Japanese should ask is which tourists are causing problems and what problems are they causing. Both Oliva(12:34) and the American tourist(13:16) interviewed have a point. I would say that Japan has more laws which are followed rather than Japan having more laws than other countries. There is laws against littering in America, but some people will litter anyways when no one is looking. Additionally, you are correct that many tourist will break laws unintentionally because it is there first time in Japan(13:00). It is unrealistic to expect tourists to know every local law, state law, or the common practices of the area. That being said, certain crimes like vandalizing a shrine are inexcusable(12:03). Everyone knows vandalizing a religious place is not ok. I doubt the American arrested would have defaced a church back home(13:14). People like him should be asked to leave the country immediately and barred from coming back.
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  119. I have a problem with her answer(7:01). She is implying that the married woman think only of themselves and do not take their husband's feelings into consideration.
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  120. Agreed, I believe these guys are extremely noble. It is pretty easy to lose your virginity in Japan. There are a couple of ways to get sex even if you are an introvert. There are red light districts and some rental girls offer sex.
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  121. Curious, let's say a Japanese worker knew how to speak and read a different language like English. Would he be paid more money? I reason he should be paid more money because he is bringing a valuable skill to the job.
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  122. Nobita, how open would gyaru would be to dating foreigners? They would obviously be more willing to give them a chance than a Japanese man.
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  123. You bring up a lot of good points. It is a bit hypocritical of them wanting government assistance despite cheating the government for years.
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  124. Would donating a few extra coins to the local shrine count as a contributing to the betterment of Japan?
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  125. (2:34) True but is there not another model you can use? Every country has things they are proud of and ashamed of. There is surely another country that teaches triumphs and failures of their civilization in a way that is not overly critical.
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  126.  @kidaria1333  True, their chubby is probably slightly overweight.
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  127. (2:11) I am surprised that online harassment is not talked about more. Online bullying is a huge topic and can be a huge detriment to someone's mental health.
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  128. I am surprised that Japan is not pouring in money to research fuikusho. With a dwindling population, 15% miscarriage rate is dangerous.
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  129. This raises two questions. Why do their parents not teach them how to file their taxes? What do idols do with their earnings?
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  130. I would say they should improve their labor laws before giving students more money. These students are obviously getting cheated by their employers. If you take on additional duties, then you should be fairly compensated.
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  131. Fascinating, not one of the girls were worried about what their parents would say about them dating a foreigner. I know parents are respected over there. I wonder if they did not think about that or are there parents more open minded?
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  132. (0:51) Interesting, you get a lot of points with the Japanese ladies being a military man. What about police officers? Do they get the same treatment?
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  133.  @AL-jl7ek  It is possible. I lean toward her being the one being used because one of the guys she dated took $650 and bounced after one week of dating(4:08). This shows she likely does not have the discernment to tell if she is being taken advantage of.
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  134.  @EvilSandwich  He is a great singer as well.
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