I once met a Japanese man who had been living in Texas and he had a hat and boots and was loud and friendly and spoke like a Texan. I also once listened to a scientific talk by a Japanese man, born in Japan, who spoke English in a perfect California accent. Japanese people are very adaptable.
ikr??!! Of I didn't know better I would have thought he was interviewing a Japanese man and a Chicano man..he started talking English and I was like whatttt?!? That accent sounds exactly like a Mexican man..jeesg
@@ThePeacePlant nah as an American with no Mexican background, if I came across this dude I would definitely think he was just a Mexican dude, I don't think I could tell he was Japanese
Finally! I’m half Japanese and Mexican, and for those who don’t know East LA was Japanese and Mexican neighborhood in the 40s, but because of the war Japanese were sent to camps. It’s a lost price of history but the remnants remain strong there(the Chicano culture is similar to that of Japanese), happy to have this recognized, thanks Takashi!
As a Mexican of Japanese descent, it makes me happy to see the love and respect the Japanese people have towards our culture and our people. Viva Mexico and Japan 😎❤🇲🇽🇯🇵
Homie got a Chicano accent too! I love it! I am a Japanese old lady from Tokyo living in the Bay Area for 30 years. I stayed because of my love for black culture and diversity. My extended families are black and latino. It’s always good to see my fellow Japanese people adapting to the outside of Japanese culture! Thank you for introducing him!
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.
Wow, blown away by this man, I always knew Chicano culture was somewhat popular in Japan but I've never met a Japanese cholo so this was the most definitive Japanese cholo I have ever seen! He has completely assimilated into the culture while retaining his own Japanese culture. As a Chicano myself, we love Japanese culture so this is very fascinating, great video, Takashii!
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 🙌🙌
I've never heard of a Japanese person say the word "homie" until now. But on a serious note, learning how to hug and show emotion in an Asian culture is an awesome thing. Kudos to you my dude.
It’s funny - I’m a ‘Chicano’, and I highly admire and respect the Japanese culture more than mine - and this guy inspires me to hang out with Japanese culture like he does with the ‘Chicanos’ - Thank You for the video Takashii~ 🇲🇽🇯🇵
Woah I never expected this interview! So awesome. I saw a documentary with this guy about a year ago. As a Hispanic American, I Knew about the Japanese people who are interested in Chicano culture and always thought it was so cool. Thanks Takashii.
He even has the accent. I’m 1st gen American, Mexican parents. It’s crazy to think our culture is loved. I love Japan, but in America, we have so much culture it’s amazing. America offers so much diversity. Glad to see this video! ❤
You know he hangs out with the chicanos cause he uses their slang. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 hats off to him for coming to the US out of pure emotions & found a community where he fits in 🫰🏼❤️. One love
As a Chicano, I promise you that we love the representation and appreciation the Japanese have for Chicano culture. Seeing them in the same outfits with the same type of low riders brings some warmth to my heart if I’m being honest. Especially because a lot of them copy our style so well that it can be hard to tell the difference when looking at a true Chicano or a Japanese person who embraces the culture. It’s not cultural appropriation because they show a clear respect for Chicano culture and it’s thanks to our mutual love for low riding classic cars.
cultural appropriation is a word used by those who dont understand and/or dont want the spread of cultures; ironically, most of those who cry cultural appropriation also act like they advocate for diversity, all while endorsing segregation and racial supremacy.. I was born and raised in California, learned to speak Spanish just as I did English; but I got in many fights just because people didnt like some gringo embracing "their" culture... despite it being the only culture here, so its also part of my culture... I didnt appropriate shit, I was just raised in this environment.
Great video as always. As a third generation Mexican American. Chicano culture is so incredible. I always love hearing my elders talk about lineage and our heritage. The pride in a culture to see Japanese appreciate it as well is amazing. I can’t wait to visit Japan this year hopefully I can find chicano sub culture in Japan while visiting.
How does it feel being third generation? Your great grandparents were born in Mexico? I'm first generation and Mexican culture is not as distant as it probably feels like to you. I was raised by Mexicans not Mexican Americans like you probably were.
@@jesusb9562 It’s very distant. Raised in the states any identity to my great grandparents was lost. My parents didn’t teach us or care to explain anything regarding heritage. I wasn’t around my grandparents when I younger, but as I got older I’m closer to them now. The only time I can get in touch is when I visit my grandparents. The pride is exuberant and the history is rich it’s makes me want to learn more.
@@TheFoodGuyde I would recommend learning Spanish if you don't already know it. That would be a good first step to connecting with Mexican culture. Then you can go to Mexican grocery stores run by recent immigrants to practice.
I'm not Mexican but I am latino so there's some overlap, and I love how Hide exudes LA and Chicano culture. Thank you, Takashi, for this interview series!
I am Japanese and Mexican/Puerto Rican living in Southern California! There is a lot of history between the LA Hispanic and Japanese communities, given the Japanese internment during WWII and how that shifted community demographics. A lot of my cultural identity was lost through acculturation, and I'm just recently trying to reconnect with my cultural roots. Thank you for this video!
Japanese have a beautiful culture, the ladies dress, their shoulder length hair, short bob hair, vanilla, silky skin, wonderous eyes, especially in miko dress, book smart, mechnically inclined (Honda, Toyota, Yamaha, Kawasaki) ect, ect.
This is dope. I first saw Hide about a year ago in another video from Peter Santenello about Chicano culture in L.A. I'm glad to see the homie and his people are doing well. I've noticed that the Japanese and the Mexicans have a lot in common so we always show love to each other.
Takashii-san, thank you, you cover so many interesting topics and always show great respect for the person you are interviewing. I really enjoy your channel. ❤️
@thinkginseng there's a popular video showcasing him and some of his friends that's about a year old. he does know a little spanish if im remembering correctly
He broke the Japanese mentality and the stigma of culture. And I think what he means when he said he thinks with emotion... is he knew he had his heart set, and knew what he wanted to be. It's no wonder he admires Mexican culture, maybe he just wants a simple life of family, love, and well bounded relationships with friends. P.S: You can hear certain speech patterns in his accent he's picked up from Chicanos. (2:13) He says: Yeah honestly, like you know what, like... It's seems like an English translation of a common Spanish phrase that is used to start a statement... "...sabes que, como..." (...you know what, like...)
He admires the gang culture, he said himself he has big homies and is part of a "hood" . You can see the pic of all his Japanese homies in Japan dressed up like Sureno cosplay
I'm white and I grew up in a Chicano neighborhood. I eventually moved to the midwest. I loved my childhood and I love the Chicanos of Highland Park and Los Angeles. ❤
Takashii i have never heard a japanese person speak with a mexican english accent thats a true eye opener. Did he take you for an enchilada? Mexican food is one of my faves. Hes a lucky man.
My fav video so far. Am Mexican and am glad he is learning and liking our culture. Just like I know many Mexican who wanna move to Japan because they like your culture too takashii. I hope many japanese people who like Mexican culture can one day come like him and experience our culture like him. Takashii there's another girl from Japan in lowrider culture that's is famous,, she builds lowriders here in California her name is Kay Kaoru. She has her own shop here after moving from Japan too
Takashii, thank you for this video. I am Chicana. I am from California, now I live in Canada. After moving to Canada, I grew to appreciate my culture and other cultures more. I think I find a lot of similarities in some cultures that are like my own. I love how your guest incorporates his Japanese culture into his adopted Chicanismo. Thank you for taking on this topic!
It's so interesting to see what can happen when two cultures mix, especially with Chicano culture. I'm still learning myself what it means to be Chicana and it really makes me happy to hear how it helped Hide feel proud of his Japanese roots. I read a comment in another video saying that it's really touching to see someone from a different culture see the beauty in Chicanos, when we're so used to being harmed and disrespected by our own country and law enforcement.
Thats a cool japanese guy who really down walls for be international citizen and claim his deserved position in this world that is wherever you want to be for be happy and follow your dreams .. And leave confort culture zone. Respect and admiration.. Great vid here ..
Being an American of Japanese ancestry (younger Sansei), I have an Aunt in L.A. of Mexican ancestry. There's actually a Japanese American cemetary on the edge of "Boyle Heights". So, the connection with the two culture is rather prevalent. :)
As another Chicano who's subscribed to you, thanks for doing this video! I love Japanese culture, cuz im a weeb lol, but i hope to one day live over there. Much love!
@@i6_illuminaughty876 How would you live there without a job? Most jobs there dont hire foreigners at all. and many places refuse to rent to foreigners as well. Its been a known and on going issues for people staying in Japan.....good luck lol
I am not Chicano but I am 1st generation mix of Cuban / Vietnamese born and raised in the US. I was called Chino when i was growing up by my friends. It has stuck with me and I guess this is why my RUclips name and everything in my social media is related to my name LATINOCHINO. 👍
Using the term Chino when it is used as an insult to all Asian looking people in Latin culture is pretty sad. Especially when youre not even Chinese. imagine if everyone calls Cubans and Puerticans as "Mexicans" as a slur then adopted it as a nickname even when youre not Mexican. lmao
@@teovu5557 But they do call Cubans, Puerto Ricans and other Latinos "Mexicans." It happens so often, most Latinos are used to it by now. In America, Latino = Mexican/Puerto Rican and Asian = Chinese/Japanese. People don't do it as an insult. They're just ignorant. Politely correct them and don't take it personally, it's America. Americans aren't very bright, regardless of their ethnicity.
Spanish as a language helps building so many bridges, I always say there’s more words for LOVE in Spanish than any other language, so the language kinda conditions the interactions and lifestyle, you are encouraged to just be friendlier and happier
WOW! This is so cool! I'm Chicana from California and also lived in Japan for 3 years. I really love the Japanese culture. People are very polite. Distant, but polite. Mexicans on the other hand, we want you to be part of our family LOL! 😄
私は一代目メキシコでアメリカ人 learning Japanese and taking a Japanese class with a 日本人の先生 has made me understand why my 先生 only has Mexican friends and why she loves (nuestra cultura) Our culture. But yes we Mexican value our roots and (bandera) flag because of the struggle our parents and grandparents had to go through when they got here to America looking for a better future for their kids and grandkids. Thank you for showing our culture and making people understand that not all Mexicans are ruthless and criminals. Love to visit japan after i'm done learning. My thanks from California.
This is honestly my favorite interview from you.l I Just came from Japan and ppl would say oh you dont care about your culture or identity but I relate to this man about culture and Identity thank you for this it shows a perspective ppl need to see
My kids are very mixed with the mom's side being Japanese/Filipino and my side Mexican/Salvadorian. And, although my wife's genes are strong no one will suspect when they'll start speaking Spanish fluently. Thank you for sharing this interview with us. I actually live in L.A. and I am glad you are here. I hope you enjoy your stay in L.A.
Great video/interview! I am a Mexican living in Calgary, Canada. I like Japanese culture and that's why I started watching your videos. If one day you think coming to Canada, send me a message.
Takashii you seemed the most relaxed in this interview so far, out of all your videos, which was great. Also you asked some very good questions. You and Hide got on well, which was so nice :)
Very cool. This guy even looks like a “Mexican” with the hat and mustache 😂 (I know, I know..Mexico is very diverse, just go with the stereotype here for the fun)
When he mentions “showing love to the people/family” it’s so true! Us Mexicans in particular and also a lot of Latin America show love❤❤not saying everyone is the same. But we love to show that we love our precious family and friends.
How would you know have you been to every country in latin America? The video is about chicanos not latinos be inclusive about gender not Mexicans pootah de si. Da.
This is a great look at Chicano Low Rider culture in specific. One important thing people need to know is that there are many aspects of Chicano culture, not just cholos and Low Riders. Often times cholo and Low Rider culture is viewed negatively, even among Mexican-Americans. That’s not to say that there aren’t great and unique things within those communities. As a Chicano myself, I always admired the time, engineering, and artistry that goes into building a low rider, but I never became immersed in Low Rider culture. I would love to see a video where you speak to Chicanos who are not part of the cholo and Low Rider community specifically. Or a series where you speak to second generation Americans whose parents emigrated to the US from all countries. I think it would be interesting to showcase the similarities different cultural and ethnic backgrounds share. Especially when so many Los Angeles neighborhoods are made up of different backgrounds.
You asked good questions to this man. He seems so satisfied to be living with his Mexican friends. And the Mexican culture is so strong. I live in a Latino--mostly Mexican--area in Chicago and when Mexican Independence Day arrives so many people put flags on their cars and wear flags and drive around town being proud.
2:43 I'm a Japanese guy who's been fascinated by Mexican and Chicano cultures since I was a teen, I've never met Mr. Kei in person, but I've known him since the late '00s. Kei-san is an ex-yakuza who served 12 years in the US level four and five prisons for meth trafficking. He was set up by the FBI in Honolulu in the '90s. He forged a kinship with Chicano gang members while serving time. Japanese media tend to focus on how dangerous he was, but I like that he's been counseling hikikomoris and juvenile delinquents here in Japan ever since he was released from prison. I also like that he never brags about his criminal record like some other small-time yakuzas. He wasn't really a big name back then, but he's kinda an influencer now. We even have mangas based on him and his documentary on Netflix. By the way, there's a Japanese female rapper who goes by the name of MoNa a.k.a. Sad Girl. She's heavily influenced by Chicano culture and dresses like a beautiful Chicana. If you're curious, you should check out her music videos and some other great videos such as "Inside Japan's Chicano Subculture | NYT".
Stay blessed brother, I'm so happy you joined a really welcomed community. Disfrutalo y que Dios te bendiga mucho, ojala pueda conocer por esos rumbos tambien!
Hide’s accent is such a shock to me. He’s somewhere between ESL Spanish speakers and Japanese accent. It’s fantastically shocking and it’s crazy to me how cultures can blend and impact a person’s speech and mannerisms 🤔 love to see it!
Respect to this man for being proud Japanese. Europeans should learn from this guy (and Japanese and other Asians in general), instead of hating their own.
I love your videos Takashi, Japan and its people and culture fascinate me, and im also a proud Chicano. Through this video I could feel the love. Thank you guys
Great video Takashii, I'm glad your channel is growing, almost 500k soon! :) You always find interesting people to talk to and interesting questions, keep up the good work!
I'm Mexican American and my fiance is Japanese. When I went to visit her in Japan recently, I was surprised that some Japanese people knew about Chicano culture. My fiance's brother in law also knew about Chicano culture lol. It's a little cringe how he showed me pictures of lowrider bikes,cars, cholos (gangsters) and even showed me the music he had in his phone. Some of it was hip hop and oldies music lol. Overall, I thought it was cool that something from my culture is trending in another country far away.
Nice video man I'm half Chicano myself but we're always quick to embrace another culture especially is we see you are good ppl. I found out the lowrider scene has hit Vietnam as well is pretty big out there too. Keep up the good work man🤙🏾
keep up the good work, these interviews are not just about japan and learning japanese, it's so important these days to show the links between different nationalities and ideals and the crossovers of cultures, every country has positives and negatives, if only we could transplant just the positives. it's easy these days to forget that 99.9% of the BILLIONS of people on the planet are friendly and welcoming.
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The fact that he speaking english with a mixed Japanese AND Chicano accent!! Cultural exchanges are truly incredible
I once met a Japanese man who had been living in Texas and he had a hat and boots and was loud and friendly and spoke like a Texan.
I also once listened to a scientific talk by a Japanese man, born in Japan, who spoke English in a perfect California accent.
Japanese people are very adaptable.
Also, tanned face makes him look like them!
ikr??!! Of I didn't know better I would have thought he was interviewing a Japanese man and a Chicano man..he started talking English and I was like whatttt?!? That accent sounds exactly like a Mexican man..jeesg
@@pyrovania people in general are adaptable tbh
It’s super cute!
Hide's accent is so unique, good English, minimal japanese accent, using slang, and that chicano inflection and speech pattern.
Maybe this is a Kansai thing... AFAIK Kansai natives are more open to foreign culture and such, including the opportunities to live abroad......
Yeah, this dude was also on a Peter santenello video too.
His Japanese accent is definitely not minimal. You can definitely hear it
@@ThePeacePlant nah as an American with no Mexican background, if I came across this dude I would definitely think he was just a Mexican dude, I don't think I could tell he was Japanese
@@conradhauser4814 lol
Thank you so much for watching so far!
I’m back in Tokyo now
And I see so many tourists here already
Hope I can meet you guys here soon!
Yakuza in Mexico is really so cool and really rare
I'm wondering myself if had Japanese ancestorss
Love ur videos. Please get yoshi obayashi on. Maybe for a longer interview cause he has great stories
@@chriswojtas5856 yeah like how he almost beat his step mom to death
Come to Oklahoma next. Get a feel for our less hectic way of doing thing!
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I’ve met half Mexican/ half Japanese people, but I’ve never seen a Japanese person embrace Chicano culture so openly. Very awesome to see
Finally! I’m half Japanese and Mexican, and for those who don’t know East LA was Japanese and Mexican neighborhood in the 40s, but because of the war Japanese were sent to camps. It’s a lost price of history but the remnants remain strong there(the Chicano culture is similar to that of Japanese), happy to have this recognized, thanks Takashi!
You sound like you've been around for a minute. In Pasadena ALL the gardeners were Japanese. This is before Mexicans dominated that market.
Born in Mexico D.F., mom Hungarian, dad Japanese living in LA for 40 years.
As a Mexican of Japanese descent, it makes me happy to see the love and respect the Japanese people have towards our culture and our people. Viva Mexico and Japan 😎❤🇲🇽🇯🇵
@@igorjee that’s pretty cool. I was born in D.F too. We are both capitalinos. 😎💪🏽🇲🇽
I appreciate ya for speaking out, sir. I didnt realize yall exist because yall remain too quiet. But now i am comforted its possible! GOD bless!
Homie got a Chicano accent too! I love it! I am a Japanese old lady from Tokyo living in the Bay Area for 30 years. I stayed because of my love for black culture and diversity. My extended families are black and latino. It’s always good to see my fellow Japanese people adapting to the outside of Japanese culture! Thank you for introducing him!
Respect ✊🏿 from a black man
I'm sure you were getting piped by black and latino men lol.
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.
Wow, blown away by this man, I always knew Chicano culture was somewhat popular in Japan but I've never met a Japanese cholo so this was the most definitive Japanese cholo I have ever seen! He has completely assimilated into the culture while retaining his own Japanese culture. As a Chicano myself, we love Japanese culture so this is very fascinating, great video, Takashii!
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 🙌🙌
San Diego!!!!
@@dreamsofanother DAYGO! LFG padres💪
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San Diego!!! Represent! Lol
Same dude, Mexican Japanese here in San Diego!
I've never heard of a Japanese person say the word "homie" until now. But on a serious note, learning how to hug and show emotion in an Asian culture is an awesome thing. Kudos to you my dude.
As a Chicano myself, it felt great seeing how much he appreciated our culture. If I ever see him in LA, I'm buying him a beer.
"Shoutout to the raza" This dude is awesome lmao.
Raza is with us all
Not gonna lie bro, that shit went hard!
It’s funny - I’m a ‘Chicano’, and I highly admire and respect the Japanese culture more than mine - and this guy inspires me to hang out with Japanese culture like he does with the ‘Chicanos’ - Thank You for the video Takashii~ 🇲🇽🇯🇵
Him talking about hugging his Mom was awesome.
it's crazy how his English has both Japanese and Chicano accents combined. What a cool unique dude.
I really love the bonds between Mexican and Japanese people. 🖤🇯🇵🇲🇽💜🙏🌹
Woah I never expected this interview! So awesome. I saw a documentary with this guy about a year ago. As a Hispanic American, I Knew about the Japanese people who are interested in Chicano culture and always thought it was so cool. Thanks Takashii.
being half mexican, and a quarter japanese, this was cool to see, keep going taka
As a Chicano thank you for this video!
He came for the lowriders and stayed for the Chicanas. As a Spanish speaking Japanese American living my whole life in L.A. I understand this man.
He even has the accent. I’m 1st gen American, Mexican parents. It’s crazy to think our culture is loved. I love Japan, but in America, we have so much culture it’s amazing. America offers so much diversity. Glad to see this video! ❤
It’s very unfortunate.
You know he hangs out with the chicanos cause he uses their slang. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 hats off to him for coming to the US out of pure emotions & found a community where he fits in 🫰🏼❤️. One love
As a Chicano, I promise you that we love the representation and appreciation the Japanese have for Chicano culture.
Seeing them in the same outfits with the same type of low riders brings some warmth to my heart if I’m being honest. Especially because a lot of them copy our style so well that it can be hard to tell the difference when looking at a true Chicano or a Japanese person who embraces the culture.
It’s not cultural appropriation because they show a clear respect for Chicano culture and it’s thanks to our mutual love for low riding classic cars.
cultural appropriation is a word used by those who dont understand and/or dont want the spread of cultures; ironically, most of those who cry cultural appropriation also act like they advocate for diversity, all while endorsing segregation and racial supremacy..
I was born and raised in California, learned to speak Spanish just as I did English; but I got in many fights just because people didnt like some gringo embracing "their" culture... despite it being the only culture here, so its also part of my culture... I didnt appropriate shit, I was just raised in this environment.
Great video as always. As a third generation Mexican American. Chicano culture is so incredible. I always love hearing my elders talk about lineage and our heritage. The pride in a culture to see Japanese appreciate it as well is amazing. I can’t wait to visit Japan this year hopefully I can find chicano sub culture in Japan while visiting.
How does it feel being third generation? Your great grandparents were born in Mexico? I'm first generation and Mexican culture is not as distant as it probably feels like to you. I was raised by Mexicans not Mexican Americans like you probably were.
@@jesusb9562 It’s very distant. Raised in the states any identity to my great grandparents was lost. My parents didn’t teach us or care to explain anything regarding heritage. I wasn’t around my grandparents when I younger, but as I got older I’m closer to them now. The only time I can get in touch is when I visit my grandparents. The pride is exuberant and the history is rich it’s makes me want to learn more.
@@TheFoodGuyde I would recommend learning Spanish if you don't already know it. That would be a good first step to connecting with Mexican culture. Then you can go to Mexican grocery stores run by recent immigrants to practice.
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My favorite interview yet! 🙌 cheers to loving fellow humans and celebrating our varieties
I'm not Mexican but I am latino so there's some overlap, and I love how Hide exudes LA and Chicano culture. Thank you, Takashi, for this interview series!
I am Japanese and Mexican/Puerto Rican living in Southern California! There is a lot of history between the LA Hispanic and Japanese communities, given the Japanese internment during WWII and how that shifted community demographics. A lot of my cultural identity was lost through acculturation, and I'm just recently trying to reconnect with my cultural roots. Thank you for this video!
Japanese have a beautiful culture, the ladies dress, their shoulder length hair, short bob hair, vanilla, silky skin, wonderous eyes, especially in miko dress, book smart, mechnically inclined (Honda, Toyota, Yamaha, Kawasaki) ect, ect.
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This is dope. I first saw Hide about a year ago in another video from Peter Santenello about Chicano culture in L.A. I'm glad to see the homie and his people are doing well. I've noticed that the Japanese and the Mexicans have a lot in common so we always show love to each other.
Takashii-san, thank you, you cover so many interesting topics and always show great respect for the person you are interviewing. I really enjoy your channel. ❤️
his english is precisely chicano english its amazing
@thinkginseng yes I did too what an interesting combo! I wonder if he knows much Spanish. He probably does
@thinkginseng there's a popular video showcasing him and some of his friends that's about a year old. he does know a little spanish if im remembering correctly
He broke the Japanese mentality and the stigma of culture. And I think what he means when he said he thinks with emotion... is he knew he had his heart set, and knew what he wanted to be. It's no wonder he admires Mexican culture, maybe he just wants a simple life of family, love, and well bounded relationships with friends.
P.S: You can hear certain speech patterns in his accent he's picked up from Chicanos.
(2:13) He says: Yeah honestly, like you know what, like...
It's seems like an English translation of a common Spanish phrase that is used to start a statement... "...sabes que, como..." (...you know what, like...)
He admires the gang culture, he said himself he has big homies and is part of a "hood" .
You can see the pic of all his Japanese homies in Japan dressed up like Sureno cosplay
When he said that line "honestly yes, you know what" I knew he was our people 😂
I'm white and I grew up in a Chicano neighborhood. I eventually moved to the midwest. I loved my childhood and I love the Chicanos of Highland Park and Los Angeles. ❤
you're welcome to come back anytime, we got you!
Takashii i have never heard a japanese person speak with a mexican english accent thats a true eye opener. Did he take you for an enchilada? Mexican food is one of my faves. Hes a lucky man.
My fav video so far. Am Mexican and am glad he is learning and liking our culture. Just like I know many Mexican who wanna move to Japan because they like your culture too takashii. I hope many japanese people who like Mexican culture can one day come like him and experience our culture like him. Takashii there's another girl from Japan in lowrider culture that's is famous,, she builds lowriders here in California her name is Kay Kaoru. She has her own shop here after moving from Japan too
Cool interview! I liked it alot. What an interesting guy! Nice, funny and smart. I will look forward to the next video. See you soon Takashisan. 😄
Takashii, thank you for this video. I am Chicana. I am from California, now I live in Canada. After moving to Canada, I grew to appreciate my culture and other cultures more. I think I find a lot of similarities in some cultures that are like my own. I love how your guest incorporates his Japanese culture into his adopted Chicanismo. Thank you for taking on this topic!
love this man every interview he does he shows nothing but love Im glad Takashi interviewed him
I heard about Hide from the Peter Santenello channel, seems like a cool dude!
I’m a huge fan of his channel!
It's so interesting to see what can happen when two cultures mix, especially with Chicano culture. I'm still learning myself what it means to be Chicana and it really makes me happy to hear how it helped Hide feel proud of his Japanese roots. I read a comment in another video saying that it's really touching to see someone from a different culture see the beauty in Chicanos, when we're so used to being harmed and disrespected by our own country and law enforcement.
This is fascinating! I was genuinely surprised by his English accent, and he seems like a very kind person. 素晴らしい！
Thats a cool japanese guy who really down walls for be international citizen and claim his deserved position in this world that is wherever you want to be for be happy and follow your dreams .. And leave confort culture zone. Respect and admiration.. Great vid here ..
Being an American of Japanese ancestry (younger Sansei), I have an Aunt in L.A. of Mexican ancestry. There's actually a Japanese American cemetary on the edge of "Boyle Heights". So, the connection with the two culture is rather prevalent. :)
As another Chicano who's subscribed to you, thanks for doing this video! I love Japanese culture, cuz im a weeb lol, but i hope to one day live over there. Much love!
Just so you know Japanese can be pretty racist to non-japanese even to other Asians. lol
@@teovu5557 All good, America has taught me how to deal and ignore racist and just go about my life lol
@@i6_illuminaughty876 How would you live there without a job? Most jobs there dont hire foreigners at all. and many places refuse to rent to foreigners as well. Its been a known and on going issues for people staying in Japan.....good luck lol
Your content is important. Keep up the great work!
I am Chicano, and I love Japanese Culture!! Greetings from California!!
✌🏼😎🇺🇸🇲🇽🇯🇵
I like you are immerse in new cultures and how people embrace them👍
I am not Chicano but I am 1st generation mix of Cuban / Vietnamese born and raised in the US. I was called Chino when i was growing up by my friends. It has stuck with me and I guess this is why my RUclips name and everything in my social media is related to my name LATINOCHINO. 👍
Using the term Chino when it is used as an insult to all Asian looking people in Latin culture is pretty sad. Especially when youre not even Chinese. imagine if everyone calls Cubans and Puerticans as "Mexicans" as a slur then adopted it as a nickname even when youre not Mexican. lmao
@@teovu5557 But they do call Cubans, Puerto Ricans and other Latinos "Mexicans." It happens so often, most Latinos are used to it by now. In America, Latino = Mexican/Puerto Rican and Asian = Chinese/Japanese. People don't do it as an insult. They're just ignorant. Politely correct them and don't take it personally, it's America. Americans aren't very bright, regardless of their ethnicity.
Damn, what a video! I’m Chicano myself and I love the Japanese Culture.
I can see by your name 😅👍🏼
Spanish as a language helps building so many bridges, I always say there’s more words for LOVE in Spanish than any other language, so the language kinda conditions the interactions and lifestyle, you are encouraged to just be friendlier and happier
You're killing it. great content. Nice to see cultures mixing and ideas and taking the good parts from each other.
Love seeing your travels Takashii! Low riding culture is incredible in Houston too
Wow that’s so cool how you interviewing lots of different Japanese people
Another interesting perspective. Great interview👍
WOW! This is so cool! I'm Chicana from California and also lived in Japan for 3 years. I really love the Japanese culture. People are very polite. Distant, but polite. Mexicans on the other hand, we want you to be part of our family LOL! 😄
私は一代目メキシコでアメリカ人 learning Japanese and taking a Japanese class with a 日本人の先生 has made me understand why my 先生 only has Mexican friends and why she loves (nuestra cultura) Our culture. But yes we Mexican value our roots and (bandera) flag because of the struggle our parents and grandparents had to go through when they got here to America looking for a better future for their kids and grandkids. Thank you for showing our culture and making people understand that not all Mexicans are ruthless and criminals. Love to visit japan after i'm done learning. My thanks from California.
GOD watch over you.
What an amazing video!! Seriously, WOW. Showcasing Chicano culture is always welcomed, love your videos man
This is honestly my favorite interview from you.l I Just came from Japan and ppl would say oh you dont care about your culture or identity but I relate to this man about culture and Identity thank you for this it shows a perspective ppl need to see
I can't point my fingers on him....hes unique. Very down to earth kind of guy.
My kids are very mixed with the mom's side being Japanese/Filipino and my side Mexican/Salvadorian. And, although my wife's genes are strong no one will suspect when they'll start speaking Spanish fluently. Thank you for sharing this interview with us. I actually live in L.A. and I am glad you are here. I hope you enjoy your stay in L.A.
I'm Brazilian of Japanese descent, sansei. I live in Japan, and I also really like Mexican culture, one day I will visit Mexico
He’s great. Send him so much love. Greetings from LA.
That was a really good video. Thank you!
Nice Takahsi, I see you interviewed him in Olvera ST. I am a Chicano that is learning Japaneese by the way.
Great video/interview!
I am a Mexican living in Calgary, Canada. I like Japanese culture and that's why I started watching your videos. If one day you think coming to Canada, send me a message.
Thank you so much for the video
It's very informative! =)
Takashii you seemed the most relaxed in this interview so far, out of all your videos, which was great. Also you asked some very good questions. You and Hide got on well, which was so nice :)
Very cool. This guy even looks like a “Mexican” with the hat and mustache 😂 (I know, I know..Mexico is very diverse, just go with the stereotype here for the fun)
He looks like he can be my older cousin or uncle lmao Mexicans are very diverse
When he mentions “showing love to the people/family” it’s so true! Us Mexicans in particular and also a lot of Latin America show love❤❤not saying everyone is the same. But we love to show that we love our precious family and friends.
How would you know have you been to every country in latin America? The video is about chicanos not latinos be inclusive about gender not Mexicans pootah de si. Da.
Love your videos Takashi. You should visit Vancouver one day. Lots of mixed asian culture you might find interesting for your channel.
This is a great look at Chicano Low Rider culture in specific. One important thing people need to know is that there are many aspects of Chicano culture, not just cholos and Low Riders. Often times cholo and Low Rider culture is viewed negatively, even among Mexican-Americans. That’s not to say that there aren’t great and unique things within those communities. As a Chicano myself, I always admired the time, engineering, and artistry that goes into building a low rider, but I never became immersed in Low Rider culture.
I would love to see a video where you speak to Chicanos who are not part of the cholo and Low Rider community specifically. Or a series where you speak to second generation Americans whose parents emigrated to the US from all countries. I think it would be interesting to showcase the similarities different cultural and ethnic backgrounds share. Especially when so many Los Angeles neighborhoods are made up of different backgrounds.
You asked good questions to this man. He seems so satisfied to be living with his Mexican friends. And the Mexican culture is so strong. I live in a Latino--mostly Mexican--area in Chicago and when Mexican Independence Day arrives so many people put flags on their cars and wear flags and drive around town being proud.
Little village? Pilsen?
TAKA. I'm loving these videos man, keep them coming!
Greeting from sacramento CA. Glad to culture cross oceans and languages! Hope one day to visit Tokyo .
Lol we show so much affection! And that’s good
2:43 I'm a Japanese guy who's been fascinated by Mexican and Chicano cultures since I was a teen, I've never met Mr. Kei in person, but I've known him since the late '00s. Kei-san is an ex-yakuza who served 12 years in the US level four and five prisons for meth trafficking. He was set up by the FBI in Honolulu in the '90s. He forged a kinship with Chicano gang members while serving time.
Japanese media tend to focus on how dangerous he was, but I like that he's been counseling hikikomoris and juvenile delinquents here in Japan ever since he was released from prison. I also like that he never brags about his criminal record like some other small-time yakuzas. He wasn't really a big name back then, but he's kinda an influencer now. We even have mangas based on him and his documentary on Netflix.
By the way, there's a Japanese female rapper who goes by the name of MoNa a.k.a. Sad Girl. She's heavily influenced by Chicano culture and dresses like a beautiful Chicana. If you're curious, you should check out her music videos and some other great videos such as "Inside Japan's Chicano Subculture | NYT".
Can you name some mangas based off of Mr kei?
Stay blessed brother, I'm so happy you joined a really welcomed community.
Disfrutalo y que Dios te bendiga mucho, ojala pueda conocer por esos rumbos tambien!
Proud Chicano right here! Love this and your content!
Hide’s accent is such a shock to me. He’s somewhere between ESL Spanish speakers and Japanese accent. It’s fantastically shocking and it’s crazy to me how cultures can blend and impact a person’s speech and mannerisms 🤔 love to see it!
These interviews you did while in America are so cool. Thanks so much for them!
Amazing interview, very informative and such nice personalities. We need more open minded and humble people like you guys. Much love & respect !
That’s right! Be proud of where you come from ! 🇲🇽🇯🇵 we Mexicans consider anyone down with us as carnales (brothers) ✊ much love takashi
Great interview 👊🏼
I saw him on another channel….so cool u got to interview him as well!
I watch a lot of your videos I hope you are enjoying yourself in Los Angeles!
Really liked that interview, really different ! Good work Takashii (L)
great interview loved his story
Very funny and also interesting interview 👍🤔😁
This dude is cool, he is straightforward and tells it as it is. I can tell
My mama also loves hugs. Thanks for the video.
He has a Japanese/Chicano English accent. Don't know if I've heard that and I live in California.
Love these personality interviews.
Reminds me of some of the Channel 5 videos but a different vibe of interview.
Respect to this man for being proud Japanese. Europeans should learn from this guy (and Japanese and other Asians in general), instead of hating their own.
That’s interview was amazing! Takashi is stepping up his interview skills
I love your videos Takashi, Japan and its people and culture fascinate me, and im also a proud Chicano. Through this video I could feel the love. Thank you guys
Great video Takashii, I'm glad your channel is growing, almost 500k soon! :)
You always find interesting people to talk to and interesting questions, keep up the good work!
I’m a Chicano and it’s nice to see other cultures embrace ours, I love Japanese culture and hope to visit soon and share the love 🙌🫶
Long time subscriber. First comment to let you know this was great!! Keep up the great interview. More Japanese Chicano videos please.
I'm Mexican American and my fiance is Japanese. When I went to visit her in Japan recently, I was surprised that some Japanese people knew about Chicano culture. My fiance's brother in law also knew about Chicano culture lol. It's a little cringe how he showed me pictures of lowrider bikes,cars, cholos (gangsters) and even showed me the music he had in his phone. Some of it was hip hop and oldies music lol. Overall, I thought it was cool that something from my culture is trending in another country far away.
Nice video man I'm half Chicano myself but we're always quick to embrace another culture especially is we see you are good ppl. I found out the lowrider scene has hit Vietnam as well is pretty big out there too. Keep up the good work man🤙🏾
keep up the good work, these interviews are not just about japan and learning japanese, it's so important these days to show the links between different nationalities and ideals and the crossovers of cultures, every country has positives and negatives, if only we could transplant just the positives. it's easy these days to forget that 99.9% of the BILLIONS of people on the planet are friendly and welcoming.