That was fantastic. I'm a long time resident of Japan currently in Australia working and struggle to explain to people I meet thinking of moving to Japan the contradictions of life there. I do find myself adhering to Japan time principles in my work. That was 15 minutes well spent......
I’m impressed you survived the reverse culture shock after leaving Japan! I don’t think I can hang back home in the states anymore 😂 I’m too comfortable with all the contradictions now, haha. Thank you for always stopping by and leaving a comment, I appreciate you!
I love Norbert Elias' Book about Time as a social construct! The japanese language an amazing perspective to time, it is beautiful and fascnating. Amazing video, this channel has Samurai Champloo vibes. Just discovered your videos. I am studying for JLPT I am already your fan!
Very interesting commentary. I also just stumbled upon your videos looking for language material but these cultural aspects are also fascinating and weave into the language well. I visited Japan just recently for the first time and when I got to Tokyo and to our rental apartment which looked spacious in the pictures I realized how small it was in person. So the notion of “space” in Japan was more of a culture shock to me than the notion of time. I am 5’ 8” and by American standards not tall and not fat at around 165lbs. But in Japan I felt both a bit too tall for ceiling heights and fat for when I was in the subway around people. I felt like I was taking too much space. I would love to hear your views on the notion of space in Japan. Both in construction and buildings and also in social situation. Why are the ceilings so low. They are claustrophobic. Even the room you are sitting in in your video seems to have to low a ceiling. It took me a week to get used to the space in Japan. What are the social norms regarding space such as when you are in public places in crowds. Cars seemed to be much narrower than normal too. I saw the idea of using less space pervasively influencing everything in Japan. Everyone seemed slimmer. Food portions were smaller. After a while that all felt right. I came back with a changed attitude in many regards regarding the use of space. Bringing peace and serenity to a space I realized was a Japanese art and way of life. Walls are often plain and uncluttered. Even in the palaces of the wealthy. Contrary to western styles. I believe the Japanese obsession with cleanliness also is a byproduct of their notion of space. Anyway, great videos. Keep them coming. Rambling is good.
Thank you for the comment! Space is a deep topic. Since "ma" can reference a physical space, a temporal space, or an emotional space there are many things that are different manifestations of the same idea. (just within a different space) The connection between these different spaces is definitely something you can feel, and its very cool you were able to pick up on that after visiting!
Don't usually comment on anything but I would be interested in more ramble videos, particularly a more in-depth take on Japanese music since you couldn't really get into it here. Very good video!
Hey! just stumble upon your channel looking for Japanese learning advice. I love this "ramble" approach ! Its like having a conversation with a friend. I am a 36 yo french guy trying learn the language by myself. Your content is very refreshing compare to other more academic videos I usually see on youtube. Keep up the good work brother you've got a new suscriber 👍
That was fantastic. I'm a long time resident of Japan currently in Australia working and struggle to explain to people I meet thinking of moving to Japan the contradictions of life there. I do find myself adhering to Japan time principles in my work. That was 15 minutes well spent......
I’m impressed you survived the reverse culture shock after leaving Japan! I don’t think I can hang back home in the states anymore 😂 I’m too comfortable with all the contradictions now, haha.
Thank you for always stopping by and leaving a comment, I appreciate you!
i loved it , this was super interesting
So incredibly interesting and thorough!!! Def going to read up on time during the Meiji restoration. wow. :) Thank you!
Thank you for stopping by!
Awesome video, looking forward to this series if it continues. And thank you for providing links to some of the things you mentioned in the ramble!
Thank you for dropping by! I’m always happy to find other people that find this stuff interesting too.
I love Norbert Elias' Book about Time as a social construct!
The japanese language an amazing perspective to time, it is beautiful and fascnating.
Amazing video, this channel has Samurai Champloo vibes.
Just discovered your videos.
I am studying for JLPT
I am already your fan!
Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment 😃And you know Norbert Elias! I will try to keep the rambles coming.
Very interesting commentary.
I also just stumbled upon your videos looking for language material but these cultural aspects are also fascinating and weave into the language well.
I visited Japan just recently for the first time and when I got to Tokyo and to our rental apartment which looked spacious in the pictures I realized how small it was in person. So the notion of “space” in Japan was more of a culture shock to me than the notion of time.
I am 5’ 8” and by American standards not tall and not fat at around 165lbs. But in Japan I felt both a bit too tall for ceiling heights and fat for when I was in the subway around people. I felt like I was taking too much space.
I would love to hear your views on the notion of space in Japan. Both in construction and buildings and also in social situation. Why are the ceilings so low. They are claustrophobic. Even the room you are sitting in in your video seems to have to low a ceiling. It took me a week to get used to the space in Japan.
What are the social norms regarding space such as when you are in public places in crowds. Cars seemed to be much narrower than normal too. I saw the idea of using less space pervasively influencing everything in Japan. Everyone seemed slimmer. Food portions were smaller. After a while that all felt right. I came back with a changed attitude in many regards regarding the use of space. Bringing peace and serenity to a space I realized was a Japanese art and way of life. Walls are often plain and uncluttered. Even in the palaces of the wealthy. Contrary to western styles.
I believe the Japanese obsession with cleanliness also is a byproduct of their notion of space.
Anyway, great videos. Keep them coming. Rambling is good.
Thank you for the comment! Space is a deep topic. Since "ma" can reference a physical space, a temporal space, or an emotional space there are many things that are different manifestations of the same idea. (just within a different space)
The connection between these different spaces is definitely something you can feel, and its very cool you were able to pick up on that after visiting!
Really interesting! I didn't know any of that about Japanese music. Looking forward to more videos!
I will try to get another black jack up soon😅
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Don't usually comment on anything but I would be interested in more ramble videos, particularly a more in-depth take on Japanese music since you couldn't really get into it here. Very good video!
Thank you for leaving a comment! Music it is!
Hey! just stumble upon your channel looking for Japanese learning advice.
I love this "ramble" approach !
Its like having a conversation with a friend.
I am a 36 yo french guy trying learn the language by myself.
Your content is very refreshing compare to other more academic videos I usually see on youtube.
Keep up the good work brother you've got a new suscriber 👍
Thank you for leaving a comment! I dont have very good editing skills, so Im glad you liked the format! I will try to do more