You should definitely watch the entire video if you have the time. But here are some timestamps that you may find helpful: Morning meeting: 1:53 Hatsumode (Temple visit): 4:53 CEO interview: 10:06 Colleagues interview: 17:44 Justin's interview: 20:45 Thanks for watching guys, definitely appreciate it!
Much respect to this channel. It is only through independent RUclips vloggers like this that we get to see both sides of what it is like to live in Japan for a foreigner or someone that does not look ethnically Japanese. If you notice the mainstream media, they rarely if ever show any positive stories. The only time they highlight foreigners in Japan (or non-Japanese looking people) is when it involves racism or negative things. Like that Miss Japan that was half black, the mainstream media obsessed with how Japan viewed her as non-Japanese and how society was so racist towards her, yet ignored the many Japanese who supported her.
Just a Japanese here whose AMAZED by Justin's Japanese!! He chooses the difficult and appropriate words. I'm not kidding but maybe he speaks Japanese better than me...
Justin, whom I’d never met beforehand, contacted me out of the blue and asked if he could come to pay a visit at my home in Kamakura. When I picked him up at the station I was impressed from the start as he was chatting up people just beyond the ticket dispensers. We had a good, spirited conversation! I wish I’d have had a camera recording at the time. I suggested that I could put him in touch with Ranzo and here’s what the result is. Well done, Ranzo and Justin!
Best advice ever. To never be intimidated by being the only black person in the room. I can't count how many times, I've entered those rooms and stood at the front. Self-confidence is everything. Don't worry about what people think about you as long as you bring EXCELLENCE with you in all you do.
Internet make people so focused / guilty with your race when in truth,you just need to forget what your race is and just get along with everyone. Just forget what your race is and you're mostly fine (at least in asian country
Wow, I'm Japanese but I've never met a foreigner who can speak business Japanese so well. Recently it's not so hard to find people who are fluent in Japanese, but to be able to pick the right honorifics to use, depending on the situation, like this man is doing, is even difficult for young Japanese people who just entered the work force. Props to you!
Language is probably the biggest key I've seen that separates the satisfied vs unsatisfied foreigners in Japan. Check out a channel called Matt vs. Japan. He does an interview with justin on his language learning journey
Honestly the only complaints I hear about living in Japan is from people who don't speak the language very well and are very introverted and don't make connections. Also some basic life experience is useful. People getting dumpy apartments and losing money when they go on the JET program after being students their entire lives and falling apart because they don't know how to do repairs/chores themselves or how to cook.
absolutely. what a lot of people don't get is that learning a language isn't just memorizing words, grammar rules and syntax. A big component of what makes learning a language special is that it gives you a crash course in how to see things through that culture's lens and once you start understanding how strangers see the world, people notice your good intentions and you'll start making friends.
@@cliffc3673 good game quote (MGS phantom pain): "It is no nation we inhabit, but a language. Make no mistake; our native tongue is our true fatherland."
I am Japanese he has very difficult vocabrary I don't have. he is better than average Japanese. I am not saying this because you all are foreigners. it is just a fact. his first introduce is shows everything.
"If you dont ask...the answer is always NO"..... man thats the truth. Im IMPRESSED by this young man. His Japanese is impressive!!! Keep up the work man this channel is dope. And Justin.... Thank for showing the world what we really can do!!!!!!
I'm happy the CEO sat down to support the channel. This company is essential for Japan's economy and labor shortage. Justin is talented, intelligent and handsome. He'll do well.
I think it really helps that the CEO isn't from the Boomer (I could be wrong) or WW2 generation, the guy appears to be Gen X or early Millennial and so he's more forward thinking and open-minded. Interesting how the CEO's only concern about hiring an American was because it was the first time they hired someone outside of China or Japan.
I'm so glad to hear Justin's story. I especially like when he said, that as a black man he tries to make a good impression, therefore, making it easier for the next black person to follow in his footsteps. Justin is very respectful of the Japanese people/culture, which demonstrate how thoughtful he is. I wish everyone was like him, whenever, they go to other people's country. I wish Justin all the best for the future and may God continue to bless him 🙏🏾
@@Mwoods2272 because not every person from the same country it is the same.. If he is a nice person it doesn't mean that everyone is nice, and if there is a bad person that doesn't mean that everyone is bad
Its said hes prejudged based on his color. When the Japanese were in internment camps and during the civil rights movement...blacks help fight for their rights..... to discriminate
I'm a black rapper from Canada who raps in Japanese. Seeing this video not only showed me someone else who was able to assimilate into Japanese culture but shows me that I need to be more confident in myself and my fluency goals. My Japanese friends always say to me 自信を持って (Jishin wo motte) which literally means carry your self-confidence. If you're learning Japanese, don't give up. We can do it y'all
I’m Japanese. This guy’s Japanese is amazing. We often phrase speech in distinctive way at business meeting and he does it so well that he does it even better than his colleagues.
One of the most difficult things I found about learning another language was reproducing a convincing accent; this man seems to have it all down, even to the body language, mannerisms and those courtesy gestures. It's like he's met them halfway. He feels he has a huge responsibility, but, he seems like the kind of guy that is up to the job, a high achiever and a hard grafter.
@Encore Baby "It's not like science proves racial differences or anything. " It doesn't in the way that our society actually implements the practice. The majority of differences people think of in behavior and ability are pseudo-scientific stereotypes. Not actual biology. And this channel is about sharing the experiences of actual black people in Japan. It has nothing to do with some kind of agenda.
That’s absolutely right. Basically Japan is a society of Order - social order, physical order, etc. the respect is a facet of the social order they all live by.
Respect is very important all over the world except in America. Here kids talk to grown up any they please so disrespectful and most grown up don’t see it to be a problem smh because people here seems so entitled I see them as super rude.
@Bro9650 just non asians in general living in Asia is strange to me. Why do you go out of our way to live in a country that speaks a different language than you do and where 99% of the population is japanese.
Erik Mik because not everyone wants to have a basic life like you and end up selling drugs to meet ends :). English is the easiest language to learn and it doesn’t take you anywhere. A smart person WILL go out of their way to learn an additional language.
@@cynaride5948 what stereotype ? There are millions of black men working professional jobs. ?? I'm one of them. I ama research physicist with PhD lol. There is no such thing as breaking stereotypes. There are enough black people in multiple different professional fields. Racism isn't based even on steritupr since steriotypes have truth. Niggas like water melon more so than whites.. whites can't dance as good as blacks on average... These are steriotypes. Blacks not being able to work in professional job is not. It's just racism. Lll
Nothing inspirational about living like. A robot. Want to pull up to work in a rari. And laugh and not act like I am programmed to be better then others.
@ Curious Wanderer your words seem to be the most sincere of any non-black person that I've read so far. As a black person, I appreciate that you simply complimented him as a being a great person. So simple, yet so honorable. Thank you!
Great advice, "always represent". My dad studied and worked in Japan in the 70's, he always smiles when he talks about his time and experience in Japan. 30+ years has gone by, the man is retired now but he still get letters, pictures and post cards annually with updates about the company he worked in and from his ex co-workers and Japanese friends till date. If you are calm and focused then Japan is the place for you.
He has a wealth of knowledge that anybody can apply to, when immigrating to a foreign land regardless of race. I hope more people can see this, even outside of this channel. Please share this gem of an interview.
This was a brilliant video Ranzo, and massive congrats to Justin for flawlessly integrating himself within that wonderful company and into the Japanese culture -- this is what I really love to see, our black brothers and sisters showing the world that we are truly awesome. I also liked the company CEO's vision, I like how Justin's colleagues took a liking to him, how he made great strides to speak Japanese excellently, and how he has helped emphasize to other Japanese that we are Black but are also exceedingly competent in every way possible. Thank you once again for this upload!
Reece Deyoung it's more due to America's history of racism and obsession with segregation based on race. South America is as diverse as the US but they aren't nearly as obsessed as we are.
Yo Ranzo the editing is very crisp!! I cannot even imagine how much of discipline it took you to implement subtitles into that 1 hour video. More power to you brother.
This is the kind of person that is accepted in Japanese society, the fact that you work hard in learning the language and especially the culture plays a huge influence on the locals, and if you also love the country then thats a bonus. These are the kind of people Japan should be hiring from abroad. Good job man 👏
I first heard of Justin from an interview on MattvsJapan's RUclips channel about a year ago. He's undoubtedly one of the most successful and inspirational people of colour in Japan. I'm appreciative of this one hour video as a means of getting a glimpse into what he's doing now!
Finding this channel was a blessing, I love that the CEO and other members of the company were so honest about Japan’s history with foreigners but nonetheless they’re incredibly welcoming of Justin and building amazing friendships with him. I couldn’t stop watching this video even if I tried.
Firstly, I know one of the greatest things about being black in Japan is. Justin doesn't have to worry about the police. Secondly, Justin is not a black American in Japan he's just an American. Thirdly, I went to Mexico on a travel study. A Little old Jewish lady from New Jersey approach me in the hotel. She heard me speaking and said "Oh another American. I've been here for months. Tell me what's going on in the states booby." That was the first time in my life I was called just an American. Lastly, I find it very interesting. When black people either represent our country in the Olympics or in the military we're Americans. But, back home in the United States. We're either black American or African American.🤔
That sounds like a sick fixation on race, and the main reason why it's a little scary for me as a hispanic with black ancestry to think of visiting or living in that country. I lived in Europe and Japan and didn't feel any hostility. In fact, specially in Japan, they treated me warmly. But I'm not sure if that will hold true over there. And my particular English accent doesn't help much either lo
One thing I like about most of the interview on Black Experience is the way He ask about advice for others making a move to a new country and most have delivered well with right information.
When I lived in Japan, I would see them passed out asleep on the train, close to midnight just leaving work, lol. The after work activities can be time consuming, but that's their way of building work camaraderie.
@@chigasaki06 A very synthetic way. We also go out with our buddies here, but it's not mandatory and you can leave at any time. It's commonly done on fridays because we don't have work on Saturdays, allowing us to rest. A much better approach IMO.
Man this interview was great. The way it was put together was awesome. Really being able to enter into Justin’s work environment and see how his life is was dope. Justin is great man, and also a Howard grad! Always great to see fellow HBCU alum out here making waves in the world! Thank you for the great presentation!
he must have days where he feels alone, the company and everyone are polite and friendly though. i went to a very white uni and although everyone was incredibly welcoming and stuff i felt a bit isolated just on the cultural side. he speaks japanese so fluently and its clear hes worked incredibly hard to get where he is
An impressive piece showcasing the many talents and sharp mind of the young man, Justin. His pop's suggestion to study Japanese is obviously paying off. Young man, keep representing and testing the boundaries while doing what makes you happy. Good luck.
A great interview. I like his way of presenting himself. So true. you are representing your ENTIRE race, so don't mess up. The burden is high, but in the long run you can be proud of your accomplishments. Great one and it is good to learn the language. When in Rome do as the Roman's so learn the language.
No, he's representing himself. It's funny how people want to disassociate themselves when people bring up the high crime rates, low-value in education, and high poverty in the black community. However, since this guy is doing well in Japan he represents all black people everywhere? What kind of stupidity is this? Why don't more black people get off their asses learn a new language and marketable skills and be more the guy in the video?
Thanks for this valuable viewing experience, am taking IT at a college in Canada. I always planned to go work for IBM or Ubisoft, its inspiring to see someone build success in Japan.
This channel is useful even for Japanese people. What is good is that you will learn how to communicate. Everyone introduced in this channel has great humanity and adaptability.
Justin, I am so proud of you and inspired by your example. Credit to your father as well. I can see he raised you well. Im fired up!!! I will learn a new language.
This is so cool!! And so smart that his father said that, I’m chinese/Japanese but unfortunately idk how to speak either fluently. I’m taking mandarin rn and I agree, tones are SO hard, but since my mom took me to chinese school when I was younger I could understand more compared to Japanese. I hope one day I’ll be able to be fluent in another language other than English, being bilingual seems so amazing
Watching this really impressed me about japan companies. It truly shows that this company took the effort in giving information about working experience in japan. Also they really well explained environment before and after Justin worked there. He really is a capital gain for the company
Damn. When a Japanese person compliments your Japanese ability, that means you know your shit, lol. He mentioned that he was self-taught, that is amazing to get to that level of proficiency. I would love to learn the methods he used to learn Japanese prior to moving to Japan. Ranzo, your interviewing skills are on point! I love that his colleagues were included, and that you asked them tough questions. Time to buy that book you mentioned, and some BEJ merch, to show my support, lol. Great job.
When they stop complimenting you, and just accept it as it is, THEN you know you know your shit! Japanese will compliment your Japanese abilities even when you only know one or two phrases!
Justin did a video with Matt vs Japan but I think it has been taken down. He mentioned that he just immersed himself with Japanese, using a lot of Anki and consuming content. If I remember correctly, he stayed away from textbooks, classrooms, and traditional methods for the most part. His Japanese spiked when he moved into a building living with Japanese roommates.
@@Eric-le3uu Thanks for that. I'm learning Mandarin right now, so it's encouraging to see people reach that level, primarily though self-study. At the end of each week I watch a Chinese movie, usually a drama, and I'm surprised by how many phrases I recognize. I'm a beginner and I hope to become fluent eventually, and then, make my way back to Japanese.
That book Jusin was referring to. Is this the right book, “Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win” by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin? The interview questions to Justin were great, those were probably all the questions I would want to ask someone that is a foreigner working at corporate Japan. As Justin was mainly targeting black individuals and his ideology for those that want to work in a Japanese environment, I feel like as a Chinese American, this still applies to me and it was really interesting to hear his stories and how he became what he is now and he deserves it!! Though I kind of wish I heard more of his background and how he self taught the language because that is something I am currently struggling with. I’m putting about 2-3 hours a day looking at Japanese language learning apps and looking at a couple textbooks, I feel like nothing is working out... I’m beginning to lose confidence. My end goal is to be like Justin. I apologize for expressing myself. I really enjoyed the video and appreciate you for sharing this!!
My wife used to work at various Japanese companies, and one common thing in every Japanese company is that you have to be almost a perfectionist in almost everything you do including (especially) mannerism, customer relations, documents, and so on. Also, the work is very very long even after work you will be called or texted for something related to work. The work schedule changes almost all the time and it's frowned upon to take a day off. Majority of the Japanese workers take mannerism very, very seriously, and if you are being rude, you are automatically outcasted and banned from participating in anything. Even a small gesture can be considered rude, so you have to study Japanese business ethics very very carefully, and go extra mile to be even more polite than Japanese people. Saying hello, thank you, I am sorry, welcome, is a common sense and should be used religiously with every single person you see. In Japan, it's not just about work but how you do work. Your boss or coworker can nitpick every tiny mistake you make because that is the Japanese way of doing things and it's worked for them to be economically successful. Paying attention to details is a very Japanese thing and if you have an OCD in doing everything perfect all the time, you will fit right in and will actually excel at Japanese work. Pay very careful attention to every Japanese company, product, gesture, word, appearance, and everything, and follow them. Even if you are scrubbing the floor, do it as if it's your boss's Mercedes Benz. I am not even joking. If you are a laid back person who has a low standard for tidiness, you will be in for a very rude awakening. So, if you are not a hard worker and not willing to go extra five miles to live for your Japanese company without having any personal life, maybe you should reconsider working in Japan.
Just Random Sounds like their culture still lives to work instead of working to live. I thought they were trying to curve that a bit due to the low birthrate. Stress from work seems to be a major reason the young people aren’t starting families.
The reading the air thing is soooo important. I have so many co-worker who really don't get it and always complain about having a tough time interacting with Japanese people. great interview yet again!
I really enjoyed the format of this video, which gave me good insight into Japanese business culture. Justin is a determined person and I appreciate his sharing of lessons he's learned over time.
....different company, different culture. In fact, different day, different behaviour. I bet that some days you wake up feeling very upbeat, and some days you aren't in the mood for chitchat, thus irritable. (People are people, they are doing a presentation for YT, they need to market their company -- that doesn't make them bad either.)
当社、緊張しておる、ことが挙げられる、投資家, より深まる etc. - They are all hard words. I am Asian foreign student in Japan and thinking about working here after graduating school. I admire him so much for coming to one of the most homogenous countries and making it well. What an inspiring story.
I love how the CEO took Justin 100% serious as an employee. It's way different in America where here higher ups in some jobs use simpler words or use slang around their black employees to "relate" to them.
You should definitely watch the entire video if you have the time. But here are some timestamps that you may find helpful:
Morning meeting: 1:53
Hatsumode (Temple visit): 4:53
CEO interview: 10:06
Colleagues interview: 17:44
Justin's interview: 20:45
Thanks for watching guys, definitely appreciate it!
Hey Ranzo, could you remind me what the name of the book is again please. Thanks
Much respect to this channel. It is only through independent RUclips vloggers like this that we get to see both sides of what it is like to live in Japan for a foreigner or someone that does not look ethnically Japanese. If you notice the mainstream media, they rarely if ever show any positive stories. The only time they highlight foreigners in Japan (or non-Japanese looking people) is when it involves racism or negative things. Like that Miss Japan that was half black, the mainstream media obsessed with how Japan viewed her as non-Japanese and how society was so racist towards her, yet ignored the many Japanese who supported her.
Is Justin single? Because I’m trying to see something. I’m thirsty as hell.
Alway's exceptional content!
@@crystalsplace7163 lol sis...
"Black Salaryman" would make an awesome slice-of-life anime title.
agreed
@jojo WTF
Oh my god YES
@jojo Subarashii...
@jojo Degenerate, keep your filthy interracial fantasies in western media.
Just a Japanese here whose AMAZED by Justin's Japanese!! He chooses the difficult and appropriate words. I'm not kidding but maybe he speaks Japanese better than me...
Agree...
agreed.
after only 3 years.. how? I've been in Japan around the same amount of time... shit.
Totally agreed
his behaviour is much more Japanese than me....
Yes...I was about to say that! He has mastered the language in 3 years and his fluent in Keigo. He must have studied hard.
Justin, whom I’d never met beforehand, contacted me out of the blue and asked if he could come to pay a visit at my home in Kamakura. When I picked him up at the station I was impressed from the start as he was chatting up people just beyond the ticket dispensers. We had a good, spirited conversation! I wish I’d have had a camera recording at the time. I suggested that I could put him in touch with Ranzo and here’s what the result is. Well done, Ranzo and Justin!
Great call.
I love your voice. You’re the Morgan Freeman here. I would love to watch documentaries you narrated. You voice is so soothing and pleasing to the ear
Treat people how you want to be treated amazing good job
Domo arigato gozaimasu!
I LOVE KAMAKURA! Post vids please!
Best advice ever. To never be intimidated by being the only black person in the room. I can't count how many times, I've entered those rooms and stood at the front. Self-confidence is everything. Don't worry about what people think about you as long as you bring EXCELLENCE with you in all you do.
So true
very true, thank you for the words and wisdom. It applies in my life right now
Internet make people so focused / guilty with your race when in truth,you just need to forget what your race is and just get along with everyone. Just forget what your race is and you're mostly fine (at least in asian country
TRUE!!
For real, i've basically been the "only black person" my entire life Dx
Wow, I'm Japanese but I've never met a foreigner who can speak business Japanese so well. Recently it's not so hard to find people who are fluent in Japanese, but to be able to pick the right honorifics to use, depending on the situation, like this man is doing, is even difficult for young Japanese people who just entered the work force. Props to you!
Really ? What kind of accent does he have ? (Just curious )
Why is your name Josh Kelly then?
Ass Hair probably a military members kid.
yo man cool name - also josh kelly
@Takumi Naemura Aka code switching.
Language really does open doors.
Language is probably the biggest key I've seen that separates the satisfied vs unsatisfied foreigners in Japan. Check out a channel called Matt vs. Japan. He does an interview with justin on his language learning journey
Honestly the only complaints I hear about living in Japan is from people who don't speak the language very well and are very introverted and don't make connections. Also some basic life experience is useful. People getting dumpy apartments and losing money when they go on the JET program after being students their entire lives and falling apart because they don't know how to do repairs/chores themselves or how to cook.
absolutely. what a lot of people don't get is that learning a language isn't just memorizing words, grammar rules and syntax. A big component of what makes learning a language special is that it gives you a crash course in how to see things through that culture's lens and once you start understanding how strangers see the world, people notice your good intentions and you'll start making friends.
@@cliffc3673 good game quote (MGS phantom pain): "It is no nation we inhabit, but a language. Make no mistake; our native tongue is our true fatherland."
Not Dem Train doors, they be PACKED!
He's only been staying in Japan for 3 years but he has native level speaking? This guy must be above average intelligent
He probably is.. his colleagues have stated that.
Some people are naturally skilled in linguistics but regardless how or why, you cannot deny his Japanese is on point!
Cainhurst Crow *HE IS* on Linguistics.
I am Japanese he has very difficult vocabrary I don't have.
he is better than average Japanese. I am not saying this because you all are foreigners.
it is just a fact. his first introduce is shows everything.
Definitely high IQ without doubt.
"If you dont ask...the answer is always NO"..... man thats the truth. Im IMPRESSED by this young man. His Japanese is impressive!!! Keep up the work man this channel is dope. And Justin.... Thank for showing the world what we really can do!!!!!!
Like the saying goes, Close mouth don't get fed.
@God // E for evidence?
Man his Japanese is immaculate. So honored to have a guy like him in our country!
This is really sweet and lovely to read
@Original Man oh god here we go. theres always one. smh
@Original Man Everything isn't black.
Hes telling the truth..Do your own research the orginal depictions of Budda was Black.
@@deekay1310 _"oh god here we go."_
LOL!
I'm happy the CEO sat down to support the channel. This company is essential for Japan's economy and labor shortage. Justin is talented, intelligent and handsome. He'll do well.
I think it really helps that the CEO isn't from the Boomer (I could be wrong) or WW2 generation, the guy appears to be Gen X or early Millennial and so he's more forward thinking and open-minded. Interesting how the CEO's only concern about hiring an American was because it was the first time they hired someone outside of China or Japan.
@@pugnaciousdeliciososa2191 I mean the old dude was talking to him and talking about how he was a proper Japanese haha
I don’t think japanese people are racist to begin. They’re just very patriotic, so they tend to prefer to hire their own nationality.
most Japanese only do it for diversity and short term contract...
@@worawatsr9803 most of the Japanese that are racist are boomers.
I'm so glad to hear Justin's story. I especially like when he said, that as a black man he tries to make a good impression, therefore, making it easier for the next black person to follow in his footsteps.
Justin is very respectful of the Japanese people/culture, which demonstrate how thoughtful he is.
I wish everyone was like him, whenever, they go to other people's country.
I wish Justin all the best for the future and may God continue to bless him 🙏🏾
@@Mwoods2272 because not every person from the same country it is the same.. If he is a nice person it doesn't mean that everyone is nice, and if there is a bad person that doesn't mean that everyone is bad
To be fair he kinds has too, if he acts up they sudoku him
@@Aurora-gz7iu I agree... it's called stereotyping.
Its said hes prejudged based on his color. When the Japanese were in internment camps and during the civil rights movement...blacks help fight for their rights..... to discriminate
Maurice W If your opinion consists of absorbing oral tales and calling them facts then I suggest changing that immediately.
This guy is special and will end up doing great stuff in the future. He is only 29!
29 is not longer young. With the population-control-corona, 29 is the new 59.
j/k
@@commenterperson4481 wtf
I was blown away by his Japanese but after hearing him speak to you, his character stood out even more. Great interview (and I'm only 2/3 through)
Justin's "ええええええ？" game is so strong.Not just the accent and intonation but the facial expressions too. That's how you know how good his Japanese is.
"Justin has been living in Japan for almost"
His entire life?
30 years?
"3 years"
Oh
He actually speaks Japanese very well for someone who lived in Japan that short...
@@kantocoder5046 exactly, that's why I was expecting big numbers, he sounds like he's got a very good grasp on the language
LMAO I TYHOUFHR IT WA SJUST ME OJMERGS IM DYING
SOR5RY MY FINGERS LOST CONTROL "I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME"
It's not just the language, he's got a lot of the mannerisms down.
I'm a black rapper from Canada who raps in Japanese. Seeing this video not only showed me someone else who was able to assimilate into Japanese culture but shows me that I need to be more confident in myself and my fluency goals.
My Japanese friends always say to me 自信を持って (Jishin wo motte) which literally means carry your self-confidence. If you're learning Japanese, don't give up. We can do it y'all
How did you get into rapping in Japanese? Very interesting!
@@cindyi8471 I started rapping as a kid but rapping in Japanese helped me with speaking and pronunciation! so basically it was a form of practice
Kick ass dude!!!
@@s70driver2005 Thank you!
Best wishes, bro. It’s really honorable to take such a challenge to rap in a completely different language. Respect
I’m Japanese. This guy’s Japanese is amazing. We often phrase speech in distinctive way at business meeting and he does it so well that he does it even better than his colleagues.
One of the most difficult things I found about learning another language was reproducing a convincing accent; this man seems to have it all down, even to the body language, mannerisms and those courtesy gestures. It's like he's met them halfway.
He feels he has a huge responsibility, but, he seems like the kind of guy that is up to the job, a high achiever and a hard grafter.
ikr. I can't even speak polite Japanese been here for 7 years wtf
@esor val That's a very broad generalization.
@esor val are you black?
@@barrowmeoct04 @esor val's comment is ridiculous! He knows it, too! We both bit the bait! 😂
He didnt meet them halfway but I dee what u mean
This man has dispelled a lot of the narratives about blackmen. Powerful dude
Ra, The Sun Of God please say more..
This is such an ignorant statement . People have “narratives” in the first place cuz their ignorant and choose to be that way
And why are crying like a baby
🙄
@Encore Baby "It's not like science proves racial differences or anything. " It doesn't in the way that our society actually implements the practice. The majority of differences people think of in behavior and ability are pseudo-scientific stereotypes. Not actual biology.
And this channel is about sharing the experiences of actual black people in Japan. It has nothing to do with some kind of agenda.
You can tell that this guy is a genius, but he is really modest about it.
Genius because he speaks Japanese?
@@DJ_TRON maaan 3 yrs it take him to speak japanese
Yoments Media - jesus christ. He’s clearly intelligent, but genius? He’s up there with Nikola Tesla and Albert Einstein?
chech yes now stfu lol sheesh.. this why ppl can’t have nice things
When people hate on comments like this, it just means they need self reflection
日本語や日本文化に対して本当にデリケートに扱ってくれる、非常に有能な方だと思いました。日本のヘルスケア産業で働いてくれて有難う。感謝します。
独特な日本文化を理解し、100%全力で取り組む姿勢とキレイな日本語を話しているのを観て感銘を受けました。
正直、日本人でも社会に出たときに日本企業あるあるで何これ？って理解不可能な規律があります。
豪に入れば郷に従えですよ。
素晴らしい動画でした。
I’m proud of him!! You can tell respect is soooo important in Japanese culture. No arm folding, gum chewing...
Who would do that on a interview?
That’s absolutely right. Basically Japan is a society of Order - social order, physical order, etc. the respect is a facet of the social order they all live by.
If arm folding and gum chewing are deemed a sign of disrespect. Y'alls view on somebody's respect for another person is flawed .
@@brycerobertson9616 body language is important
Respect is very important all over the world except in America. Here kids talk to grown up any they please so disrespectful and most grown up don’t see it to be a problem smh because people here seems so entitled I see them as super rude.
Damn, I grew up here and his vocabulary is more developed than mine.
it is embarrassing see a black man living in japan. they are only there because they are weebs
@@VictorWard1155 Did you even watch the video?
@Bro9650 just non asians in general living in Asia is strange to me. Why do you go out of our way to live in a country that speaks a different language than you do and where 99% of the population is japanese.
@@VictorWard1155 Itʻs called getting away from people you donʻt like. (e.g. You)
Erik Mik because not everyone wants to have a basic life like you and end up selling drugs to meet ends :). English is the easiest language to learn and it doesn’t take you anywhere. A smart person WILL go out of their way to learn an additional language.
日本語ハッキリと発音してるし、話もまとまってて聞き取りやすいな。
話もしっかり聞いてるし、好感度高いよなぁ。
日本だったらどこの企業でも好まれるタイプだよな。
うちの会社の新人社員研修監督になって欲しい
この人がベストだよ
I appreciate that you’re still creating content for us during the lockdown, it keeps my spirits up! We love you Ranzo!
This was probably recorded before the lockdown. No masks, talk of new year, etc.
BEJ is dipping into his rainy-day-collection.
This is the representation the world should see of black people. This man is motivational to all black men.
Simply doing his job well is inspirational ? Lol okay
KAIZO POLYMATH and breaking stereotypes that have been upheld for centuries, dummy
@@cynaride5948 what stereotype ? There are millions of black men working professional jobs. ?? I'm one of them. I ama research physicist with PhD lol. There is no such thing as breaking stereotypes. There are enough black people in multiple different professional fields. Racism isn't based even on steritupr since steriotypes have truth. Niggas like water melon more so than whites.. whites can't dance as good as blacks on average... These are steriotypes. Blacks not being able to work in professional job is not. It's just racism. Lll
KAIZO POLYMATH your grammar is terrible
Nothing inspirational about living like. A robot. Want to pull up to work in a rari. And laugh and not act like I am programmed to be better then others.
I've got nothing but pride, respect and admiration for this young brotha. Justin, if you see this, keep pushing and representing.
Watching this channel grow is a great pleasure.
この方はすごい人だ。頭がいい。順調にキャリアを積むだろう。日本人は人種で差別するよりも、文化や習慣、礼儀に従わない人を差別することが多いからだ。
村上昌隆
差別というより、フェードアウトするかな
I like this gentleman. It was nice hearing his very realistic no nonsense account of his experience in Japan.
He's such an inspiration and his Japanese is so good. Thanks for posting this Ranzo. Thank you Justin.
この人は、世界中どこでも仕事と生活が出来るタイプの人だなあ。観察力と吸収力、そして挑戦する能力が驚くほど高い。本当に彼からは頭の良さを感じる。
それな会話から賢さが溢れ出てる
違いは、欧米人と比べると日本人の差別が少ないことです
@@houseplant1016
なるほど☺️
欧米掲示板で「日本人はアメリカより人種差別がひどい」との書き込みを見かけましたが、書いた本人の主観ですね。
@@Im-fq1mn 日本人は正直で、人種を気にしないし、西洋人は人種差別主義者であり、私は自分の目で彼らの人種差別を見た。
Justin is an amazing human being.
@ Curious Wanderer your words seem to be the most sincere of any non-black person that I've read so far. As a black person, I appreciate that you simply complimented him as a being a great person. So simple, yet so honorable. Thank you!
Great advice, "always represent". My dad studied and worked in Japan in the 70's, he always smiles when he talks about his time and experience in Japan. 30+ years has gone by, the man is retired now but he still get letters, pictures and post cards annually with updates about the company he worked in and from his ex co-workers and Japanese friends till date. If you are calm and focused then Japan is the place for you.
@Dav Curtis 30+ years later they still write him?!? WOW! Your dad must have made quite an impression!!!
He has a wealth of knowledge that anybody can apply to, when immigrating to a foreign land regardless of race. I hope more people can see this, even outside of this channel. Please share this gem of an interview.
This was a brilliant video Ranzo, and massive congrats to Justin for flawlessly integrating himself within that wonderful company and into the Japanese culture -- this is what I really love to see, our black brothers and sisters showing the world that we are truly awesome. I also liked the company CEO's vision, I like how Justin's colleagues took a liking to him, how he made great strides to speak Japanese excellently, and how he has helped emphasize to other Japanese that we are Black but are also exceedingly competent in every way possible. Thank you once again for this upload!
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Really want to note for anyone disregarding his race, his race matters and his work ethic and personality matters just as much!
Q: "Was there any concern about hiring your first NON-ASIAN employee?"
A: "Not really. We've hired Chinese before..."
Let's look at it this way. Some Japanese view Chinese as foreign as Americans.
@@wtade yep
@@nomoresunforever3695 im from the middles east and we sorta agree.
Just not in the case of kurds
@@nomoresunforever3695 America is super racially diverse so it's not supprising we talk about it more
Reece Deyoung it's more due to America's history of racism and obsession with segregation based on race. South America is as diverse as the US but they aren't nearly as obsessed as we are.
I love the documentary style and in depth interviews surrounding black excellence abroad🙌🏿🙌🏿
Yo Ranzo the editing is very crisp!! I cannot even imagine how much of discipline it took you to implement subtitles into that 1 hour video. More power to you brother.
This is the kind of person that is accepted in Japanese society, the fact that you work hard in learning the language and especially the culture plays a huge influence on the locals, and if you also love the country then thats a bonus. These are the kind of people Japan should be hiring from abroad. Good job man 👏
この人すげー頭良さそう。目つきがシャープだ。日本人は人種差別はしないよ。単に元々単一民族だからどう接したらいいのかわからないんだ。彼のように頭がよく、情熱あふれる人は必ずどこかで採用されると思う。
いいコメントだ。よく人種に関係なく感じるのは目つきだ。話している時に相手の目を見てきちんと話せない人間は周りに多い。特に黒人にはそういう人が多くて話している時によそを向いたり怖そうな顔つきを見せるせいで、黒人は怖そう、ギャングっぽい、悪いことしそうという印象を持たれるのだ。黒人のそうした印象は自分達で変えていかないといけないが、私はあまり期待していない。
I first heard of Justin from an interview on MattvsJapan's RUclips channel about a year ago.
He's undoubtedly one of the most successful and inspirational people of colour in Japan.
I'm appreciative of this one hour video as a means of getting a glimpse into what he's doing now!
My brother may God bless you for your work. I really like your videos.
Finding this channel was a blessing, I love that the CEO and other members of the company were so honest about Japan’s history with foreigners but nonetheless they’re incredibly welcoming of Justin and building amazing friendships with him. I couldn’t stop watching this video even if I tried.
He speaks good Japanese, and more importantly he knows the manner when talking to Japanese
Wow this guy is a gem! I love seeing foreign people work so hard out here in Japan. Thank you for the inspiration!
Firstly, I know one of the greatest things about being black in Japan is. Justin doesn't have to worry about the police. Secondly, Justin is not a black American in Japan he's just an American. Thirdly, I went to Mexico on a travel study. A Little old Jewish lady from New Jersey approach me in the hotel. She heard me speaking and said "Oh another American. I've been here for months. Tell me what's going on in the states booby." That was the first time in my life I was called just an American. Lastly, I find it very interesting. When black people either represent our country in the Olympics or in the military we're Americans. But, back home in the United States. We're either black American or African American.🤔
Anthanese Boissiere - do blacks in South Africa call citizens of Chinese decent South Africans or just Chinese?
The police stopped me when I lived there in Osaka. Someone called the cops lol I was just moving out. 🤷🏾♀️
Well it’s run by who ? Why act surprised
@@colorfulcodes 😂
That sounds like a sick fixation on race, and the main reason why it's a little scary for me as a hispanic with black ancestry to think of visiting or living in that country. I lived in Europe and Japan and didn't feel any hostility. In fact, specially in Japan, they treated me warmly. But I'm not sure if that will hold true over there. And my particular English accent doesn't help much either lo
One thing I like about most of the interview on Black Experience is the way He ask about advice for others making a move to a new country and most have delivered well with right information.
Thank you! Justin deserves a huge audience. This is landmark stuff BEJ!
Saleryman looks like such a high pressure profession, I don't think I can do that for a week. 😂
Let alone a single day..I'd be dead before lunchtime 🤣🤣🤣
When I lived in Japan, I would see them passed out asleep on the train, close to midnight just leaving work, lol. The after work activities can be time consuming, but that's their way of building work camaraderie.
That's why there are lots of Hikikomori in Japan......
@@chigasaki06 A very synthetic way. We also go out with our buddies here, but it's not mandatory and you can leave at any time. It's commonly done on fridays because we don't have work on Saturdays, allowing us to rest. A much better approach IMO.
@Kasikasiven Djinn it's not for everyone!
「日本語を話すことができる」
この文章に込められた意味は、とても深い。
日本語を話す外国人と会う機会は多いが、彼らを「外国人」と思わなくなる機会は、非常に少ない。
とても貴重な機会を得ることのできる素晴らしい動画でした。
He speaks Japanese like he has been here his entire life. wow.
Man this interview was great. The way it was put together was awesome. Really being able to enter into Justin’s work environment and see how his life is was dope. Justin is great man, and also a Howard grad! Always great to see fellow HBCU alum out here making waves in the world! Thank you for the great presentation!
He went to Howard? 😱
he must have days where he feels alone, the company and everyone are polite and friendly though. i went to a very white uni and although everyone was incredibly welcoming and stuff i felt a bit isolated just on the cultural side. he speaks japanese so fluently and its clear hes worked incredibly hard to get where he is
I thought my Japanese was good but... phew... amazing! Massive respect to Justin for getting his Japanese to that level, and better yet by self-study!
I love this channel. I love to seeing the diversity of African people throughout the world. Keep it coming. One Love from Washington, DC.
Great channel. One Love from Hahira, GA
Holy wow! Justin is on another level of impressive. I was blown away an the level of skill, charisma and intelligence. Wow. I wish him all the best.
An impressive piece showcasing the many talents and sharp mind of the young man, Justin. His pop's suggestion to study Japanese is obviously paying off. Young man, keep representing and testing the boundaries while doing what makes you happy. Good luck.
Bravo Justin! Way to represent my brother!
Funny how the mainstream media shows more of the ugly side.
This will inspire more black people to get out of the hood.
Beautiful content as usual, but won't lie, this is a first where I watched straight through. Usually stop and come back, and this was a long one 😂😂😂.
A great interview. I like his way of presenting himself. So true. you are representing your ENTIRE race, so don't mess up. The burden is high, but in the long run you can be proud of your accomplishments. Great one and it is good to learn the language. When in Rome do as the Roman's so learn the language.
No, he's representing himself. It's funny how people want to disassociate themselves when people bring up the high crime rates, low-value in education, and high poverty in the black community. However, since this guy is doing well in Japan he represents all black people everywhere? What kind of stupidity is this? Why don't more black people get off their asses learn a new language and marketable skills and be more the guy in the video?
Thanks for this valuable viewing experience, am taking IT at a college in Canada. I always planned to go work for IBM or Ubisoft, its inspiring to see someone build success in Japan.
This channel is useful even for Japanese people. What is good is that you will learn how to communicate. Everyone introduced in this channel has great humanity and adaptability.
You have grown into a fantastic documentary maker .
この人はいずれ自分の会社を持って社長になる器だろうね。本物のエリートだ
Justin, I am so proud of you and inspired by your example. Credit to your father as well. I can see he raised you well. Im fired up!!! I will learn a new language.
This guy is 29 and has the maturity of a 50 year old! It takes guts to get out of your comfort zone and engage the world. He has a great future
He definitely speaks more fluent and better Japanese than myself. I swear
This is so cool!! And so smart that his father said that, I’m chinese/Japanese but unfortunately idk how to speak either fluently. I’m taking mandarin rn and I agree, tones are SO hard, but since my mom took me to chinese school when I was younger I could understand more compared to Japanese. I hope one day I’ll be able to be fluent in another language other than English, being bilingual seems so amazing
まず独学でアメリカにいながら日本語が話せるようになるのがすごいな…めちゃくちゃ努力しているのがわかる
He can take the heat, he was in sales and trading afterall.
what a confident and interesting young man who will go far in his career.
日本人からしてもかなりお堅い会社だと思うのによくやるなあ
朝礼w
Watching this really impressed me about japan companies. It truly shows that this company took the effort in giving information about working experience in japan. Also they really well explained environment before and after Justin worked there. He really is a capital gain for the company
Damn. When a Japanese person compliments your Japanese ability, that means you know your shit, lol. He mentioned that he was self-taught, that is amazing to get to that level of proficiency. I would love to learn the methods he used to learn Japanese prior to moving to Japan. Ranzo, your interviewing skills are on point! I love that his colleagues were included, and that you asked them tough questions. Time to buy that book you mentioned, and some BEJ merch, to show my support, lol. Great job.
When they stop complimenting you, and just accept it as it is, THEN you know you know your shit! Japanese will compliment your Japanese abilities even when you only know one or two phrases!
I'm learning Japanese now and I can tell you it's very different from English, not impossible though.
Justin did a video with Matt vs Japan but I think it has been taken down. He mentioned that he just immersed himself with Japanese, using a lot of Anki and consuming content. If I remember correctly, he stayed away from textbooks, classrooms, and traditional methods for the most part. His Japanese spiked when he moved into a building living with Japanese roommates.
@@Eric-le3uu Thanks for that. I'm learning Mandarin right now, so it's encouraging to see people reach that level, primarily though self-study. At the end of each week I watch a Chinese movie, usually a drama, and I'm surprised by how many phrases I recognize. I'm a beginner and I hope to become fluent eventually, and then, make my way back to Japanese.
@Eric Wow. Fluent in 20 tongues? Does he have certifications to show proficiency in those languages?
That book Jusin was referring to. Is this the right book, “Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win” by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin?
The interview questions to Justin were great, those were probably all the questions I would want to ask someone that is a foreigner working at corporate Japan.
As Justin was mainly targeting black individuals and his ideology for those that want to work in a Japanese environment, I feel like as a Chinese American, this still applies to me and it was really interesting to hear his stories and how he became what he is now and he deserves it!!
Though I kind of wish I heard more of his background and how he self taught the language because that is something I am currently struggling with. I’m putting about 2-3 hours a day looking at Japanese language learning apps and looking at a couple textbooks, I feel like nothing is working out... I’m beginning to lose confidence. My end goal is to be like Justin.
I apologize for expressing myself. I really enjoyed the video and appreciate you for sharing this!!
My wife used to work at various Japanese companies, and one common thing in every Japanese company is that you have to be almost a perfectionist in almost everything you do including (especially) mannerism, customer relations, documents, and so on. Also, the work is very very long even after work you will be called or texted for something related to work. The work schedule changes almost all the time and it's frowned upon to take a day off.
Majority of the Japanese workers take mannerism very, very seriously, and if you are being rude, you are automatically outcasted and banned from participating in anything. Even a small gesture can be considered rude, so you have to study Japanese business ethics very very carefully, and go extra mile to be even more polite than Japanese people.
Saying hello, thank you, I am sorry, welcome, is a common sense and should be used religiously with every single person you see. In Japan, it's not just about work but how you do work. Your boss or coworker can nitpick every tiny mistake you make because that is the Japanese way of doing things and it's worked for them to be economically successful. Paying attention to details is a very Japanese thing and if you have an OCD in doing everything perfect all the time, you will fit right in and will actually excel at Japanese work. Pay very careful attention to every Japanese company, product, gesture, word, appearance, and everything, and follow them. Even if you are scrubbing the floor, do it as if it's your boss's Mercedes Benz. I am not even joking. If you are a laid back person who has a low standard for tidiness, you will be in for a very rude awakening.
So, if you are not a hard worker and not willing to go extra five miles to live for your Japanese company without having any personal life, maybe you should reconsider working in Japan.
Just Random Sounds like their culture still lives to work instead of working to live. I thought they were trying to curve that a bit due to the low birthrate. Stress from work seems to be a major reason the young people aren’t starting families.
F*ck that ! That's too much. What about actually living and enjoying life ?
Dredgen Yor exactly those guys are wasting their lives. That’s why their suicide rates so high.
Too demanding to work for those Japanese corporations..that is why so many crack.
Can't be a robot all the time
@@shilohtaylor3043 absolutely correct. They live to work and really have 0 freedom until retirement. Most of the regular population lives like that.
すごいなー！この人を採用できた会社はめちゃくちゃラッキーな気がする笑 ここまでの日本語能力ある人なかなかいないし、異文化理解力がすごいから世界中で通用しそうw
The reading the air thing is soooo important. I have so many co-worker who really don't get it and always complain about having a tough time interacting with Japanese people. great interview yet again!
I really enjoyed the format of this video, which gave me good insight into Japanese business culture. Justin is a determined person and I appreciate his sharing of lessons he's learned over time.
what a great story of acceptance and a great company makes me proud to love Japanese culture thank you
....different company, different culture.
In fact, different day, different behaviour.
I bet that some days you wake up feeling very upbeat, and some days you aren't in the mood for chitchat, thus irritable.
(People are people, they are doing a presentation for YT, they need to market their company -- that doesn't make them bad either.)
This man's vocabulary is extraordinary. wow.
Really good interview 👍
We are seeing the future!
definition of black excellence. good to know we have brothers like justin in japan making it easier for us to make it overseas. shoutout justin fr
Brilliant inverview. Lots of value-added nuggets from Justin. Watch this video to the end. Ranzo, kudos for doing this interview.
this was a very inspiring interview, thank you for making it.
i've been slacking with my japanese studies recently so i needed this! lol
Wow! So impressed with this guy. He is highly intelligent, and seems like a nice person too. I can see him becoming really successful.
What an exceptional human being! This interview was truly inspirational.
This is amazing❣
Please make more videos like this with fluent Japanese speaking black people and both Japanese and English subtitles❣❣😀😀
Agreed
ただただ彼の努力と信念に圧倒されます。凄すぎです。
当社、緊張しておる、ことが挙げられる、投資家, より深まる etc. - They are all hard words.
I am Asian foreign student in Japan and thinking about working here after graduating school. I admire him so much for coming to one of the most homogenous countries and making it well. What an inspiring story.
I'm not even black and I come to this video to be inspired. WOW! Justin is an absolute role model!
Very impressive! The best interview! I watched the entire video. Would love to see more. Thanks!
Good luck Justin. Black experience keep on keeping on. Very interesting video
I love how the CEO took Justin 100% serious as an employee. It's way different in America where here higher ups in some jobs use simpler words or use slang around their black employees to "relate" to them.
This man is really smart. He would succeed anywhere.
Renzo has blown my mind many times with his videos and interviews. But this one might take the cake. 🎂 🤯
I'm so proud of him! Everything he states is so true. Great job!