I hate these content creators ruining it for everyone. A lot of us grew up as quiet polite people who grew up on Japanese media (music games and of course anime). Now a bunch of people who look like me are now going to Japan and giving us a bad name. These types of people used to disdain people who liked Japanese culture and media as "for nerds" and now they are going to Japan and ruining things. Sometimes gatekeeping has its benefits
@matten_zero gatekeeping has all the upsides and none of the downsides! Nations that welcome everybody with open arms have the most problems with visitors!
Exactly especially youtubers with million subscribers and they're famous they want clicks and likes they're trying to just make everything look bad, Real RUclipsr I have a open mindset a balanced mindset don't do crap like this and sadly it's only a few popular RUclipsrs that I respect a lot
@@Firetempindeed there are so many creators who are known for being the nicest people ever. Kai cenat doesn't go around causing trouble, defacing property and being a jerk
BLACK PEOPLE IN JAPAN NEED TO LEAVE THE OPINIONS OF OTHERS TO REST AND KEEP ON BEING WONDERFUL FORIEGNERS WHO GET ALONG WITH EVERYBODY. EVERY SINGLE INTERACTION IS A POSITIVE ONE. THE MORE THE BETTER.
@@LIIIIIFEyou have to understand the “black” people in these videos are of AFRICAN descent. They are not black Americans who are the descendants of those who were enslaved. We are a different ethnic group and have had relations with Japan for decades. Hence why hip hop culture is big there. You can find old videos of black Americans going to Japan doing culture exchange. But black Americans do not immigrate very much so Africans are the ones coming there seeing how Japan loves black American culture and using that to come there and pretend to be the same people. Look at the backgrounds of those acting up there. They are African. Mostly Nigerian and ghanian sadly but also East African like Somali and Sudanese whenever I check their background.
I agree with you that Japan is not a theme park and that tourists need to observe all the cultural aspects and accept that Japanese people are who they are. Even though it might not make sense to you, it does to them, so you should respect it.
BLACK PEOPLE IN JAPAN NEED TO LEAVE THE OPINIONS OF OTHERS TO REST AND KEEP ON BEING WONDERFUL FORIEGNERS WHO GET ALONG WITH EVERYBODY. EVERY SINGLE INTERACTION IS A POSITIVE ONE. THE MORE THE BETTER.
i live in Nairobi, Kenya, and you wouldn't believe it if i told you that just yesterday on Saturday while walking through central Nairobi, i got stopped by a nuisance "content creator" from another african country asking really dumb questions to passers by, many of whom were nonplussed by the sheer stupidity of the things they were asked. It appears that many of these "content creators" know that Kenya is a place that they are GUARANTEED to have their numbers blow up on account of our huge share of the digital space on our continent, so they come here unhinged with 1 intention only: subs and likes. The questions asked were borderline insane so i won't elaborate since i respect RUclips family values principles on comments/content uploaded. Many of us in Kenya are fed up too with nuisance content creators
Same thought, as an African it alsways amazes me how people lack so much awareness about how we are generally perceived and thus do nothing to change that perception. many are ready to be the clown of the circus and it affects us all
@mouhalo and they are often the ones that get platformed, look at people like ishowspeed and kai cenat, I mean they don't really act any different to any other white influencers but it plays into that when they perform minstrelsy.
I once got up close to a couple of American police officers on a visit. I'm 1.7m tall, but I felt like a defenceless kid next to these towering white men. I say that to point out how perceived threat from behaviour is amplified by perceived physical threat. Stereotypes might be unhelpful in general, but in the context of an act like some of what happened on the train, a truthful description that happens to fall into the realm of stereotype is relevant and approriate.
It's japan. The men's average height there is 5'7" It's relative and accurate for the general public of Japan. Don't be so hung up on words, seek meaning.
Most folks of the African Diaspora who come or live in Japan act & behave accordingly. But as we seen with a certain individual who 1st created a scene while he was in Japan & is about to FAFO in South Korea, it only takes a handful of such folks to mess it up for all of us. & just a while ago, a 65 year old White dude from American got in trouble in Japan for messing with a shrine. It's as tourists forgot tour rule #1- respect the values & culture of the country you're visiting. There's an increasing amount of anti-tourism brewing worldwide because some tourists forgot that they're guests in the countries they're visiting & need to act it.
@@ListenUpDemocracy Kind of hard when there's a great many without values & culturally bankrupt to start with. The dollar is the only thing we enshrine & hold in great value here, along with any means to attain it.
This is what I have been saying, mostly to myself, for several years. So, now the Black experience in North America defines all Black people worldwide?! Not all Black people listen to f'n rap/hip and say "y'all" incessantly. But that's what is exported now; American Raunch. That's what "keepin' it real" isn't! Now, every Black person, no matter where they are from or raised, is evaluated based on some idiotic American derived subculture. I don't blame MAGA for pushing back.
I am black and I will make it to Japan And I will be very respectful and And the ones who are acting like clown just stop You're giving the good ones a bad reputation Rise up And be better
I've been dying to go to Japan for the longest time and working towards it, but I feel like the content creators who have shown disrespect towards Japan are going to ruin my chances of being able to go. Now I feel that there will be heavy amounts of discrimination when I go, due to how easily black people are stereotyped in countries outside of North America. I'm praying to God that things turn around or I at least have a peaceful experience without being blocked off from going places in Japan.
Don't let this stop you. If Japan is calling you go when you can. Visit, enjoy and decide what you're next move will be. Make a well thought out plan and a back up plan for communication, finance, housing, transportation and dating.
I'm glad you are putting this message out. I currently live in japan. The problem is people who follow this type of behavior don't watch your channel or associate with well-behaved respectful people.
My wife was black. She'd be turning in her grave seeing these modern day influencers. She always had respect for the culture and was educated and well mannered. She would be pissed if she saw what these people are doing in Japan. Im sorry these idiots are dragging your reputation through the dirt. You dont deserve that. You seem like a decent guy. I hope things get better and cooler heads prevail and realize there are some idiot opportunists getting a lot of attention but thats not the norm. That doesnt reflect on rvery other black person. Japan isnt exactly the easiest place for gaijin to begin with. I like Japan and its culture and people a lot. But I've heard it can be real lonely for gaijin. My wife and I never made it there. Once she was gone i just didnt wanna go anymore. I havent travled or left New York since. So I can only go by what I heard from others living there. Edit: I just saw the part where the monkey poster Jesus! Thats really really bad. Reminds me of a time my wife and i were walking through Brooklyn and there was "a group of teens" across the street and one of them was literally swinging from the scaffholding making monkey noises and i saw my wife stairing him down with a look of rage in her eyes. She didn't say anything but I knew exactly what she was thinking and why she was so angry. Oh my God Im glad she didn't have to see that poster. She would be pissed!
Various forms of anti-Black/anti-foreigner discrimination have existed in Japan for many, many years. These social media clout chasers aren't the cause of that...they are, however, not making the situation any better.
I'm going to Japan for the first time in the new year and I'm *ALREADY* deeply anxious about standing out for being extremely tall and black but these clout chasers truly are screwing it up for the rest of us =_=
I have lived here for six years. I agree, but remember that certain groups have gotten a free pass and continue to do so despite interfering with everyone else globally for the past 500 years. I don't see "them" apologizing or feeling any apprehension whenever they step abroad for the actions that their entire nations have done. Remember that when a few of us engage in ignorance, it is always highlighted more than "others." We rarely control the narrative of ourselves, especially internationally. It's a shame that we live in a world where ignorance is rewarded. There once was a time when we would never do anything publicly that would bring shame back to our families, but that does not exist in a world where people have no shame. It's all about the likes and viewership. Come to Japan, learn some of the language, and be respectful. You'll have no problems. Show them what a real black man/woman is all about. You are not one of these digital-age minstrels. PEACE✌☮
@@megamanx1291 Don't be. I have lived here for 6 years. You'll have no issues if you are respectful. RUclips deleted my last comment. Really tired of them being the 21st-century thought police.
I’m just really nervous how other people look at me when I go to Japan I don’t do any of those stuff and I’m not the type of person to attract attention I just hope they won’t judge a book by its cover it up because they see a black person
Nah, you will be fine. These are pretty rare occurrences. The internet is getting upset at 3 people while they are trying to keep white people immune from criticism. There are a lot of racist western pages trying to feed off this content.
Don't worry. They do not generalize as much as you'd think. As long as you're respectful to not be loud, obnoxious and inconsiderate, you will always be welcomed. For bonus points, learn some Japanese and they'll appreciate you took the time to learn some words.
@@BamBamXVideos I am learning Japanese, but it’s really tough. I guarantee you once I master that they gonna feel very comfortable talking to me so I have to learn Japanese in this no matter what
I am Japanese, but I have seen many videos on X of foreign tourists causing trouble, regardless of their skin color. You must have seen them too. On the other hand, I have also seen many videos criticizing the behavior of foreigners who follow the idea of "I don't mind causing a little trouble as long as I stand out" or "When traveling, shame is to be discarded." People of African descent likely have very different views depending on their country of origin, age, gender, religion, economic status, and family background. Although my English is not very good, I have never actually had a conversation with them, but influenced by social media, I probably hold unconscious stereotypes.
Decoy voice is pushing false info when he says these signs are showing up. Nowhere in japan is there a sign like that, it was created online and has been making its rounds. Furthermore I'd cation you to take any of his videos with a grain of salt as he has a bad habit of pushing his own right leaning political talking points into his videos and is especially harsh towards black people.
When I was in the military and stationed in Japan, I worked so hard to be the best representation of Black culture. This was all the while being a great ambassador for the Navy. It pains me to hear that were not respecting/fully celebrating the culture with respect as we should. Because man, when I was there, we were very respected by Japanese people. All my efforts have gone down the drain.
I was in Japan for a month as a tourist went from north to south and it was the greatest holiday experience I'd ever had. It's important to be yourself when you meet ppl. Turn the volume down to allow them to meet you half way but otherwise you homogenise your character and they never actually get to meet someone from another culture. Don't miss opportunities
You (and I) don’t understand what drives people to be nuisance streamers because we likely aren’t clinical narcissists or sadists. Nuisance streamers aren’t just doing it for money (there are many other ways to stream and make much more money), they do it because on some level they derive pleasure from seeking negative attention and humiliating or causing distress/discomfort in others (and so do the people who find this kind of content entertaining). They will continue to do it as long as these platforms continue to reward them for doing it. Take issue with the platforms that reward them by allowing them to monetize this behavior.
My parent always told me that I don't just represent myself. They taught me that I was an example of them, my community, and my race. So many people are into self gratification and don't think of how their actions will affect others.
@fredeb67 When you are in a foreign land, you are an ambassador of your people and this holds true irregardless of race. It is enough to speak a different mother tongue and people see you as a foreigner and they judge accordingly. It is just how societies work.
Notice between logan paul and the tiktokers, It's only problem now. where is the outrage when that man spat on a streamer/ where is the outrage when a drunk British man offended the business man in a train.
Its not the same thing my friend. One person does one thing and goes unnoticed or the incident is treated as an isolated incident. compare that with somali who caused havoc for weeks and months. multiple incidents. Insulting the country. Try to have some perspective rather than crying racism and being victim everywhere.
@@everythingisfine9988 Okay but there's an obvious reason why it's international now (grifters know their audience). Somali didn't even need to do anything
Black People are highly respected in Japan in regards of Jazz, Hip Hop and Art since the 50s, influencing generations, specially after the horrors they suffer after WW2. Sadly, Narcissist content creators from all over the world, but specially from USA, are in Japan just for the easy money with no empathy at all from a tolerant culture. Japanese and Asians are not Judea-Christians (the colonialist victimization mind control sect that we normalize who tolerates abuse) but they are Sintoist and Confusionists, that means they think in the good of the collective first and second. This is the reason why Japanese are tolerant, not because they are weak. Since Hiroshima they can relate with the modern world genocide victims from places, Japanese embassy do a fenomenal work helping Africa & South America with technology. Thank you for talking about this, this problem started last year with American Karens taking pictures to Geishas in an aggressive way. Cheers!
Exactly! he just needs to change that title, it's so annoying when people say, it's looking bad for black folks when really it's only looking bad for Western folks doesn't matter where they come from, he really needs to focus on the good side and the positive sides, too much negativity will hold him back in life and the worst part it just going to eat him up inside, we have to stay positive When we're visiting and living abroad ✈️✈️✈️👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🎉🎉
He’s not wrong to call out any racism or bad experience I’m glad he’s shedding light on the negative experiences Black people everywhere not just the west need to be aware of these when visiting other countries. All they see is some Black person they don’t care where you came from
Wrong....Japanese will.clap.a.good performance.But don't for a moment thinking they will back you when you disrespect their country..After the Johnny Somali matter the whole nation was raging...
BLACK PEOPLE IN JAPAN NEED TO LEAVE THE OPINIONS OF OTHERS TO REST AND KEEP ON BEING WONDERFUL FORIEGNERS WHO GET ALONG WITH EVERYBODY. EVERY SINGLE INTERACTION IS A POSITIVE ONE. THE MORE THE BETTER.
This is exactly right. Don’t allow the stupidity of others to make you fearful or anxious of how people perceive you. Just be respectful and be yourself
My sentiments exactly. Other cultures don’t worry about this to the extent that we do, and honestly we don’t have the past action of hurting others via colonialism to match. So, while some are not behaving well, that by no means is representative of us all. I want us to walk w the same level of freedom and confidence that others do in this regard. Continue to be your great self, and others around you will see it as well. Fear of it creates self fulfilling prophecies.
15:35 As a Japanese person, I found it quite interesting that many people took the Tokyo metro’s poster as racist or something. In Japan, it is very common to use animenized animals such as bears, foxes, raccoons, and monkeys in posters. Of course, these animals don’t represent or imply any specific race or ethnicity. To avoid misunderstanding, it’s important not to project your cultural or societal context onto others.
It's because in the west almost everything is about race and skin tone. It doesn't help that people are sensitive or take things to the extreme but anyone who learns basic cultural background of another can understand not everything comes with hostile intentions.
Stop the BS, they knew exactly what they were doing. You can even look at your Anime from DBZ to Terra formars. Talking about "context". Hell I know Black people who butts were touched by Japanese kids, because the kids thought they had tails. Now we know it was White people who spread that, but clearly you guys kept it going into modern times. I mean, did a white guy go to each individual child and tell them that Black people have tails? So tell me what animal is used to portray whites? Since it was taken out of "context"
They knew exactly what they were doing. You can even look at your Anime from DBZ to Terra formars. Talking about "context". Hell I know Black people who butts were touched by Japanese kids, because the kids thought they had tails. Now we know it was White people who spread that, but clearly you guys kept it going into modern times. I mean, did a white guy go to each individual child and tell them that Black people have tails? So tell me what animal is used to portray whites? Since it was taken out of "context"
I think that showing a person of color on a poster in Japan clearly communicates it's referring to non-Japanese, moreso than trying to show a white person or someone who matches the Japanese skin color. Unfortunately, western sensitivities prevail even when in context of non-western society and culture.
Bro I wish I was Japanese right now because here in the United States everyone is so sensitive, they always say that everything is about race only a few people in the United States have a brain to think straight and finally understand that it just foriegners especially Westerners coming to the country based on their good behaviors and bad behaviors, it's sad man, I wish I was born in Japan 🇯🇵
Well yeah, he's a grifter. They get x5 more views if they talk negative about black people, you're crazy if you think they don't know what they're doing.
I’m here in Yokohama now! So far, everything is amazing. I will say though, after going through customs, you could feel the expectation they had as they examined my bags. It was a good litmus test and so I was glad to pass it and disappoint the expectations they feared. Enjoy yourself brothers and sisters
@ Now that you mention it, No! I feel I’m in an area tourists just never come to so there’s just not a lot of that. Lots of foreign residents here though. Are you here in Japan or…?
Tom Green did the same thing in the late 90’s, but it was never made a race thing. Black folks gotta remember, all of us have to face consequences for the actions of a few, the rules are just different for us.
I didn't think it was. The first time I saw it, it just felt like something a white kid would make. There's a reason you never see pictures of it in actual trains.
Tourists should do research before they travel. Then when they travel they should respect the country and its' traditions. If they don't they should not travel. If I was there I would shout at those disrespecting tourists to teach them a lesson. I watch videos from other countries and more and more tourists are being disrespectful. Maybe countries should arrest disrespecting tourists and deport them.
I'm not black, but I experienced racism here in Japan too, living here for 2 years and half, getting insulted on the street for no reason etc. I hate racism but I hate hypocrisy even more. Ok, those 2 dudes did something that shouldn't have been done, but damn, take it for what it was. Two guys who were being idiots. They didn't stab or shoot anyone. I've seen Japanese people doing worse, getting drunk and vomiting in the middle of streets just for collapsing there right after. But no one talks about these things. To fully understand a country you have to live there and not believing to everything that is fed to you on the Internet like puppets.
You should ALWAYS respect other people's cultures and act appropriately when you traveled to different countries. Japan is no exception. If clowns who has the same skin pigment as us does ignorant antics around the natives, it will make a negative perception about black people.
@Glowsaphinebaker i'm going to delve a bit deep into psychology, sociology, and be straight up. it's because of how we're portrayed in the media. A lot of humans as a survival mechanism create negative unconscious biases towards certain groups based off patterns that could be "threatening" to their tribe. So when said "group" that has a similar appearance is shown to be linked with "low vibration" and "negative" things. Unfortunately, people from the outside are going to be more critical of us. Another aspect of it, for hundreds of years now, white people have socially engineered people to view them as "conquerors and the epitome of what success looks like". They've colonized the world. So naturally, humans will be less critical of them when they make mistakes or do bad things because these people simp for them. I'm a black man and this has hurt me for years but I just deal with it and live my best life. The only thing we can do is continue to be respectful around Japanese people.
Easy, just don't worry about it and be you. You can't control what others do or what others think of you. You can only control your own actions. When I was stationed in Japan I had people not sit next to me like I never taken a shower in months, that never bothered me. Besides I was having too much fun experiencing Japan to care. I had an instance when I gave my sit up to an old Japanese woman and later an Japanese man saved a seat for me before it was taken since he saw I was standing.
Social media has deteriorated basic social and cultural awareness and it's making things difficult for people who genuinely have a love and appreciation for cultures that aren't their own.
If i ask anyone in the world what their first experience was with black people they will look at me silly because they dont remember life without black people. If i ask japanese they will remember the time, date, place and event. For many of the people who interact with these trolls, it will have been their only experience. That makes a big difference.
I think the reason why there are people who saw what Johnny Somali did and became inspired, is because let's be real, In Japan, Johnny Somali got off pretty easy. They basically let him get away with this behavior. And other assholes saw that. It sounds like the Koreans are doing a better job of giving Johnny Somali the level of respect he truly deserves.
Just so you know, I watch a streamer occasionally (Sora the Troll) who is actually Japanese and those posters about Japan not being a theme park are fake. The other poster is real, but notice there are a variety of animals on the train including foxes, bears, and lions. Sora said those posters are not new and have been there before the recent drama so it is not directed to him or people of his race. Basically being loud on the train in JP is considered rude. As for people treating JP like a giant tourist attraction or theme park? People from different countries come to the U.S. and do the same things. I think there is a Tiktok dedicated to them where they are called "tourons" (so tourist morons) that show people doing things to cause damage at national parks, monuments, and other places.
I understand and respect what you are saying, but also please NEVER leave it as ok for ANYONE to just single Black people out for certain behavior. You even showed the video where TONS of other foreigners are doing the same or worse as JS or the weird dancers, but saved it for the latter half of your video. Hell, there was even an Austrian man (def NOT Black) that had sex with a woman on a shrine in north Tokyo and an old lady that literally chased down a geisha in the street but no one says, "damn these white people!" or makes racist signs about them. I used to live in Japan and they can definitely understand that Black people are not a monolith and that we aren't all the same, just like they can anyone else. Always push back on that messaging even abroad. Yes, it is true that Black people are not given a chance most of the time, but that doesn't mean you capitulate and just say, "yeah, I understand why..." and let it happen.
Doesn't matter. Blacks are held to different standards and should adjust to those standards, and not paint a false narrative or reality as if we're all on the same page. They're not like us, and we're not like them. Can't force something that's not there.
I watched and commented on the Decoy Voice video the day after it was posted. He gave a horrible take and tried to play the race angle. Judging from the comments he was playing to his audience. Please don't push his narrative. I don't think he's ever been to Japan and isn't qualified to speak on the black experience.
Omg he just made another video and I watched it and the comments were terrible and I see he wasn’t doing anything about them which rubbed me the wrong way. After seeing this comment it makes so much sense thank you,and I quickly unsubscribed to him I initially only did it bcs of the Johnny Somali situation. Like ppl in his comments are using slurs
When i was on vacation in japan for 2 weeks. I saw a black dude with his black gf dancing on the subway trying to ask for change as they were performing. It was super cringe.
Respectability politics only work to a certain extent. If the people are going to judge us off a very small number of clowns then, they didn't like us in the first place.
Another youtuber from Japan also made a good point that a fair few content creators are milking the situation for views and in doing so, using clips of people dancing in places like Shibuya or Asakasua. Places where its more or less expected and accepted as there are pop up dance's all the time there by idol groups etc.. Yes people should be respectful and obviously not do this sorta thing on transit or anything like that, but these people are really milking it and making a bigger deal out of some of these situations that frankly arnt that serious or out of the ordinary for the locations featured.
It's bad enough that Kyoto bans tourists from parts of geisha district amid reports of bad behavior. Then Johnny Somali comes along and makes it worse and now there's a stereotype. So much for ever going to Japan for another decade.
It depends on where and who you do to it. Some people like some quiet time. It's like you listening to calm music in your car and then some black dude blasting his trashy music for the whole world to hear.
Thank you for talking about this Ranzo regarding Japan and foreigners, especially with the Logan Paul issue. I am going to Japan next year. I'm looking forward to it so much since it is a missions trip. Definitely want to respect the country and the culture and the beauty of it. I just pray that this won't affect the churches we will visit especially myself being Hispanic and obviously not the same skin tone as majority of Japanese. It is really a disappointment, but also just ridiculous, that some people can not use common sense. Especially if it's a country you have never been to, have decency to show common respect to the locals and their rules, it's really simple. We're taught like this in school, and the fact that some people can not get straight is ridiculous.
Hard to be mad at them, as a black man I was treated extremely well in Japan, it’s disgusting to see these RUclipsrs/idiots disrespecting peoples culture like that
I am a Jamaican and Japan has always had a very close relationship with Jamaican People, since I've been going to Japan i Have not seen this behaviour from any black people who was from the caribbeans who was living in Japan? I tend to notice that these black people are not American or Caribbean Descent.There are of Indigenous african descent direct nigerian or other parts of AFRICA And people don't see where they are from their only see the color😢
@@TerenceBischoff ...More importantly, who are the Jamaican Japanese that are elected officials, school principals, chief of police, chief justice, or any person in ANY form of a leadership position to confirm this "Close relationship"??
That's so funny because someone mentioned that the people are British Caribbean and/or British African. Now you're diverting to blame Africans from Africa.
@@DrUmarJohnson1 Exactly. Have never come across any real geo-political relationships with Jamaica. Japan has very close ties in South East Asia and South Asia even as far as Nepal. These were forged along the Buddhist learning paths and Silk Road..There are historical relationships with the former Western powers of Europe such as Britain and Germany where systems such as education, law, politics and military were exchanged. Even the British were impressed and exchanged forms of Jiu jitsu (restraining holds)within the policing system as far back as 1870? World existed a long time before you tubers and live streamers emerged.
Don’t let these people scare you - I’m currently on tour as an African American DJ in Tokyo (not famous at all) and absolutely loving it. Japan is HUGE on respect. Just stay in your lane and do you. I’m having the time of my life and meeting incredible people. I deal with more bullshit back at home (USA) vs traveling the world. Even with understanding that racism is global. Whatever any content creator is doing has NOTHING to do with me. I can’t control how people perceive me, regardless if they’re prejudice or not. I’ve seen more appreciation of black culture while working throughout Japan. Stand on your ten. Be respectful, humble, mindful and kind. Lead by example. If anything, we need to hold OURSELVES accountable. Some of our brothers and sisters need to cut it out. They have every right to preserve their country and way of life. We lack accountability within ourselves and we can do better. I appreciate the brother who created this video but this video was tough to watch. Some of this shit was a reach (imo) but I totally understand and respect his perspective 🙏🏿
@@dalemsilas8425 I have seen ppl in the comments section say the sign isn’t real so it’s most likely not on the trains…yet. And hopefully it will not bcs I can’t blame them how do you go to other ppls countries and act like this
This is not just a recent occurrence. This has been going on for decades in Japan, from I had experienced while being deployed there back in 84, 90, and being stationed there in 1994, it was primarily certain member's of the U.S. Military on liberty. These 5% would go out on liberty and start showing their ass giving the U.S. military as a whole, a bad look and name. I remember back then, every time I was over there, there would be protest by Japanese wanting the U.S. Military removed. Sometimes, when going out on liberty, I felt embarrassed and guilty leaving the base
There used to be a time when common sense was taught which is why it was common. Unfortunately, it's a lack of training and empathy (which was also taught). Thanks for bringing this to light. I plan to go to Japan in the new year.
According to a RUclipsr based in Tokyo and his guest, neither of them have seen the sign you used in your thumbnail image. Both of them believe it to be an image uploaded to the internet and not a sign actually put up anywhere, at least not in Tokyo witch is where most foreign tourists visit
@Marty_RUclipsr well he does call himself a troll Buuut he doesn't always BS about stuff I personally don't think it's a real sign Have you seen a picture of the actual signs?
It should be highlighted that none of these people of African descent in these disturbing videos in Japan are black Americans at all. They are Nigerian uk folks an Caribbean uk folks. Hardly any black Americans even break dance anymore.
As if that'll even do anything. Americans have been saying this to Africans before and I think it's a good time to remind you of that "to them, we're all the same". Even if you clarify on their nationalities there's no difference.
For the most part....Koreans, Chinese & Japanese dont f with Black people like that....Filipino's from my experience are the most open in the Asian community to us.
Based off what metrics? Don't come with from your experience, keep it objective. Because from MY experience Koreans, Chinese and the Japanese are very nice. I have an entire family in Korea and partly china and I have been engulfed with love in all these countries. I have also had v positive experiences with southern asians like you Again, objectivity
My best friend in high school was Filipino and his family treated me like I was one of them so I can agree with this in full. Though my encounters with people of Asian descent have been predominantly positive. Worst experience is with American white cops though.
@@BookerT1 this is a dumb and ignorant take. Me and my boy were in Japan and South Korea two weeks ago and the great majority of the people treated us with respect and extreme kindness. Go outside and smell the roses
@@Naptacular98 nothing is 100% but that is quite different from moving in their neighborhood, doing business or marrying someone in their family. Many of those groups value pale skin to the point they walk around in the daytime with an umbrella to avoid getting dark.
yes....if you are speaking in terms of INSIDE of the USA. What was YOUR experience IN Japan? Mine was totally different from what you are trying to project
Japan is approaching the problem wrong. How can it hold millions of respectful tourists responsible for the individual trouble maker’s behavior? That’s collective punishment mentality. Why can’t they arrest the individual and give him/her a warning? If the individual repeats it, deport them and ban him/her for a period of time. If after the banned period, the individual does it again, ban him/her for life. It’s quite simple to solve. Why complicate the problem by blaming tourists and races?
This is why black Americans are delineating from other black people from different countries. A lot of them like the Somali guy come from different backgrounds and cultures
Because we are all not the same … we are surprisingly multi cultural from all over the world just like everybody else.. content creators say we are all one people and we are god…
What I loved about South Korea, is that people no matter the race or content they're doing, do not do this on subways or in general. South Koreans don't play about subway quiet time. It's one of the best parts of their day.
I haven’t been to Japan in about 18 years. I’ve been noticing this anti black sentiment online for a while now. I wanted to go back but now I don’t know
Same here. I'm crossing it off of my list. I'm really beginning to think that I should cross off any interaction with non-blacks beyond what is necessary for work off of my list.
I have been watching your channel for many years and I wanna say thank you for bringing awareness to this. I do watch other RUclipsrs who actually live in Japan, who I know and they bring awareness to this as well, but bringing this to the black communities attention is appreciated. I am 42 and I am half black half Puerto Rican and have been in love with Japan’s culture since I was 14 and if it’s God‘s, will I plan on in the next five years purchasing an abandoned house, renovating it on top of working on a missionary visa. All the ridiculous disrespectful stuff that foreigners not just black foreigners, but foreigners in general have done to make things worse for people like me and others who want to come there is ridiculous. I just have to keep my faith in the Lord that even though I am not blonde blue eye like a lot of people worship and would rather deal with that I can still bring respect and productivity to Japan, so to all my black brothers and sisters out there don’t let these idiots. Keep you from visiting this beautiful country.
Does not matter whether it is Japan, China, US, and UK. Nuisance or pranks should only be done with consent. In the US pranks in many places can get you hurt very badly. Why does every person of color have to be judged upon by a few while ..other cultures do not. It is so much pressure to be black...tired of having to make excuses for a few.
I have a good friend who has been in Japan for over 20 years married a Japanese woman and started a Japanese spirit filled gospel choir and others I know that have been in Japan over years as well that have respect for the culture.
In whatever color you are, you're a guest, be respectful, and remain open minded/hearted. Having lived in Korea for several years, I found this to be the secret sauce as a black man. Yes, being black is harder, but it's all we can do. Life is short and I decided to live and love. I have heard the horror stories but I had a wonderful experience and my best relationships were with the elder. I would sit with them as they sold vegetables on the streets or up in the mountains. It was an experience I will never forget. Regardless of who you are, be open to learning about them and their way of life first.
Theres no double standard they expect vistors to respect the rules no matter what color you are. Black ppl need to stop victimizing themselves while harrasing ppl and you saying we just get a hard time. No we earned a lot of the back lash we get.
The only way you can stop people from being inspired by stuff like this or copying it. Is to remove the thumbs up button, disable the view counter, And disable the comment section. So that nobody except the person who created the video will see the results. But unfortunately channels like RUclips and tik Tok also gets paid from people making a fool of themselves. The love of money and attention has stripped away the morals of society
There is a lot to take from this video but one thing is that as for foreigners, especially American and even more for black (and I know some may dispute but it is fact) it only takes ONE person to act out and behave crudely to cause MORE stereotypes and prejudice about all black people, and for foreigners that act out it does impact and that should be regarded as well but the impact still isn't the same. Ranzo is right it takes one bad apple; humans are naturally more likely to be triggered and remember Negative events than positive and it sucks. Mainland Japan may become more like Okinawa, where there has been protesting for decades about foreigners, not only because of military presence but because of a few military men causing problems raping and even killing girls, being disruptive and even military members' kids being disrespectful to property which I witnessed a few years ago so its still happening. For people like Ranzo and myself who spent time in countries like Japan, being courteous, respectful, friendly and setting a good example, that is all muddled by behavior like this. As for the sign with the apes that was created, this is also a problem, it may have taken ONE person who worked with the city and was directly targeted by an incident and angered to come up with that sign in retaliation and post it, but Japanese will not say anything if seeing it nor will speak against and just let the sign be or ignore it because it does not directly pertain to them. But it still reflects on all of Japan to the rest of the world who sees it in this video/elsewhere, they should think about who allowed this to be printed and think it is ok as a response to combat that behavior in the country, as if any black person would actually read that and abide by it? I don't see that being the goal here. There are better ways to combat this issue that labeling all black people as wild apes. Also again about the guy who did that in the train station and is from NY?? must not have seen the news about the guy choke hold to death in the NYC subway (I know the incident is another topic but focusing on those with behavior that heavily disturbs others on a train) - should be mindful of behavior in public, and to think that to bother people in Tokyo is going to be more accepted? He should ask himself is that how he would like to be treated. But he possibly could have some underlying mental issue or else just immature- along with the others "inspired", and if that is the case he really has no business being in another country let alone in public behaving this way and should seek help, and sadly I guarantee the viral views are mostly coming from kids (I have seen so may age 10-17 more in the comments of similar content ,not on Tiktok but other social streams stating their age -boasting probably since some bans are coming out for underage social media use primarily in the US and NZ not sure about others- and the way they talk is so disturbing and disrespectful, what is happening with this generation??). not saying its only kids but its the most I and others have seen behaving like this. I will conclude by saying as someone who studied a bit in to psychology and human behavior, that the lack of humanity and moral behavior is getting WORSE. Being American, I think it hits 'home' more but I think globally there should be more pushes for addressing mental health and behavioral issues because it only takes is one small incident and then another life is carelessly lost. And unfortunately world peace and even total intercultural unity is a goal and not a foreseen possibility (speaking as a realist here) , humans will always judge heavily against whoever is not in their cultural/ethnic group, not everyone but some. But that doesn't mean we don't try to keep striving to reach that goal of unity and unbiased judgment as well as humanity. We should always strive to treat others as we want to be treated and with respect.
As being half Japanese, I'm going to say that while there are nuances to Japan's distaste for outsiders, it all just comes down to xenophobia - Japan doesn't like anyone. Even if you were full blood Japanese but grew up elsewhere, they still look at you differently. Now speaking to the "black" part, News Flash: Not many places care for black people or more specifically, "darker people". Many nations have a history with colorism that existed well before encountering European colonialism. Even throughout the African continent, we're not "one of them".
Every adult knows for themselves. Different country different rules, different culture and habits. There is no excuse, to say I didn't know that. It is a logical thing. It is just people who do not take into account, have no respect and just do their own thing, I do what I want. Isn't the purpose of a trip to admire the country? Explore the culture, etc.? Dance in public places, climb buildings, monuments. You can do it at home in your own country. You can have fun without attracting attention and disturbing other people etc. It is not that difficult.
These creators are embarrassing and don't stop to think about the fact that they aren't just representing themselves, they are representing everyone who looks like them when they go to these other countries. Stereotypes are hard enough to escape for us so the last thing we need is people actively going out in public bringing us all down. Respect the culture of other countries and be respectful in public. I can't understand why that's hard for some people. Johnny Samali and streamers like him need to be made an example out of and either be arrested for disturbing the peace or be placed on a permanent no fly list from these countries he's been acting like an idiot in. I hate that these people even have a following, giving them motivation to keep acting this way.
Tourist misbehavior like defacing cultural landmarks or abusing wildlife often reflects a combination of ignorance, entitlement, and a lack of cultural sensitivity. Here’s a deeper analysis of why such incidents occur. Some tourists may not fully understand or respect the cultural significance of the places they visit. Shrines in Japan, for instance, are deeply spiritual and sacred, and harming them can offend locals and disrupt cultural heritage. Misunderstanding local customs, like the treatment of Nara’s sacred deer, also contributes to disrespectful actions. Certain tourists, particularly those from wealthier or more dominant cultural backgrounds, may exhibit entitlement, viewing foreign destinations as playgrounds for personal amusement rather than places deserving respect.
To think YT would actually want to put a stop from certain people reinforcing negative stereotypes about their communities. I'm sure they're quite happy with the results. It's the fools that can't see past their own selfish egos to realize the damage that this does across the board.
There were a bunch of tourists years passed who were kicking sakura trees to get the petals to fall and breaking off branches as souvenirs during hanami season.
You're begging for the validation of a people and culture that have always seen you as lesser than, and wish to chastise and warn others of your own Diaspora to not act a certain way so you won't be starved of your validation. Notice how Logan Paul defiling a sacred place didn't reflect badly on all people who look like him? You need to ask yourself why this phenomenon occurs and what its source is, instead of trying to buck dance to appease people who are already treating you differently than others. We have a bad habit of begging to be around people who aren't too fond of us and believing that if we just behave a certain way, it'll overcome bigotry.
@@leonfrancis3418 I see the point you’re making, but it’s still important to remember the lesson to be more mindful and stay away from this foolish behaviour and from those who engage in such. We all have to move through the world, and as a “skin-color” grouping, no matter what we do, we will be painted with the worst of us.
I hate these content creators ruining it for everyone. A lot of us grew up as quiet polite people who grew up on Japanese media (music games and of course anime). Now a bunch of people who look like me are now going to Japan and giving us a bad name. These types of people used to disdain people who liked Japanese culture and media as "for nerds" and now they are going to Japan and ruining things.
Sometimes gatekeeping has its benefits
Me too.
@matten_zero gatekeeping has all the upsides and none of the downsides! Nations that welcome everybody with open arms have the most problems with visitors!
Exactly especially youtubers with million subscribers and they're famous they want clicks and likes they're trying to just make everything look bad, Real RUclipsr I have a open mindset a balanced mindset don't do crap like this and sadly it's only a few popular RUclipsrs that I respect a lot
@@matten_zero don't worry most Japanese not even know what happened they are to busy live their life.
These clout influencers cant be redeemed. They need to be arrested, deported and banned from Japan
Please respect all cultures, especially when visiting their country as you are a guest!
@@Firetempindeed there are so many creators who are known for being the nicest people ever. Kai cenat doesn't go around causing trouble, defacing property and being a jerk
BLACK PEOPLE IN JAPAN NEED TO LEAVE THE OPINIONS OF OTHERS TO REST AND KEEP ON BEING WONDERFUL FORIEGNERS WHO GET ALONG WITH EVERYBODY. EVERY SINGLE INTERACTION IS A POSITIVE ONE. THE MORE THE BETTER.
@@Firetemp ok Otaku.....
Respect is reciprocal.
@@LIIIIIFEyou have to understand the “black” people in these videos are of AFRICAN descent. They are not black Americans who are the descendants of those who were enslaved. We are a different ethnic group and have had relations with Japan for decades. Hence why hip hop culture is big there. You can find old videos of black Americans going to Japan doing culture exchange. But black Americans do not immigrate very much so Africans are the ones coming there seeing how Japan loves black American culture and using that to come there and pretend to be the same people. Look at the backgrounds of those acting up there. They are African. Mostly Nigerian and ghanian sadly but also East African like Somali and Sudanese whenever I check their background.
I agree with you that Japan is not a theme park and that tourists need to observe all the cultural aspects and accept that Japanese people are who they are. Even though it might not make sense to you, it does to them, so you should respect it.
Amen. 👏
BLACK PEOPLE IN JAPAN NEED TO LEAVE THE OPINIONS OF OTHERS TO REST AND KEEP ON BEING WONDERFUL FORIEGNERS WHO GET ALONG WITH EVERYBODY. EVERY SINGLE INTERACTION IS A POSITIVE ONE. THE MORE THE BETTER.
i live in Nairobi, Kenya, and you wouldn't believe it if i told you that just yesterday on Saturday while walking through central Nairobi, i got stopped by a nuisance "content creator" from another african country asking really dumb questions to passers by, many of whom were nonplussed by the sheer stupidity of the things they were asked. It appears that many of these "content creators" know that Kenya is a place that they are GUARANTEED to have their numbers blow up on account of our huge share of the digital space on our continent, so they come here unhinged with 1 intention only: subs and likes. The questions asked were borderline insane so i won't elaborate since i respect RUclips family values principles on comments/content uploaded. Many of us in Kenya are fed up too with nuisance content creators
@@SGOA32178 as a fellow Kenyan I couldn't have said it better, you nailed it 💯
yeah too bad asians don't care and arent tryna hear that
Nigeria?
Kenya might one day have to think about ways to get rid of tourists just like Florence and Madrid
Auston Hollerman?
Very true. Impressions are a big deal especially when you are black. They will put us all in the same box like just everyone else on the planet does.
The same thought came to me.
Same thought, as an African it alsways amazes me how people lack so much awareness about how we are generally perceived and thus do nothing to change that perception. many are ready to be the clown of the circus and it affects us all
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@mouhalo and they are often the ones that get platformed, look at people like ishowspeed and kai cenat, I mean they don't really act any different to any other white influencers but it plays into that when they perform minstrelsy.
@ absolutely
Thank you! EVERY black man is always referred to as a "big black guy"! 🙄
I once got up close to a couple of American police officers on a visit. I'm 1.7m tall, but I felt like a defenceless kid next to these towering white men. I say that to point out how perceived threat from behaviour is amplified by perceived physical threat. Stereotypes might be unhelpful in general, but in the context of an act like some of what happened on the train, a truthful description that happens to fall into the realm of stereotype is relevant and approriate.
It's japan. The men's average height there is 5'7" It's relative and accurate for the general public of Japan. Don't be so hung up on words, seek meaning.
@Wilsongaboi I'm referring to worldwide. Not just there. Enjoy your day
@@Wilsongaboi excusing racial stereotypes: japan edition
never fails
@Wilsongaboi can you just agree that it is obvious ignorance at best? Never will they say "big white guy" or "big white girl".
The moment this social media thing came on the scene, the whole world has gone crazy.
This is why we can’t have nice things.
@@MsCruzan WHAT ARE U TALKING ABOUT NICE THINGS?? SOCIAL MEDIA IS BAD!!
Well, actually the moment people learned they can make money doing it, the world went crazy.
@@MrNanah38 the social media companies are to blame, they provide the tools to do this.
they are also responsible and must be held responsible
Most folks of the African Diaspora who come or live in Japan act & behave accordingly. But as we seen with a certain individual who 1st created a scene while he was in Japan & is about to FAFO in South Korea, it only takes a handful of such folks to mess it up for all of us. & just a while ago, a 65 year old White dude from American got in trouble in Japan for messing with a shrine. It's as tourists forgot tour rule #1- respect the values & culture of the country you're visiting.
There's an increasing amount of anti-tourism brewing worldwide because some tourists forgot that they're guests in the countries they're visiting & need to act it.
But all it takes is one to make it hard for all of us. Sad.
@@ListenUpDemocracy Kind of hard when there's a great many without values & culturally bankrupt to start with. The dollar is the only thing we enshrine & hold in great value here, along with any means to attain it.
@@jynxce Sure. But that great many without values are not misbehaving in Japan.
This is what I have been saying, mostly to myself, for several years.
So, now the Black experience in North America defines all Black people worldwide?!
Not all Black people listen to f'n rap/hip and say "y'all" incessantly.
But that's what is exported now; American Raunch.
That's what "keepin' it real" isn't!
Now, every Black person, no matter where they are from or raised, is evaluated based on some idiotic American derived subculture.
I don't blame MAGA for pushing back.
I am black and I will make it to Japan And I will be very respectful and And the ones who are acting like clown just stop You're giving the good ones a bad reputation Rise up And be better
lol are you 14?
You are so wrong saying 14 @doshpits Anyone Can do better That's the hard fact
@@bahamut7028 What's your views on Black love?
Black love It's what you make it and its good
@@doshpits Are you an anagram of your name? 🤣
I've been dying to go to Japan for the longest time and working towards it, but I feel like the content creators who have shown disrespect towards Japan are going to ruin my chances of being able to go. Now I feel that there will be heavy amounts of discrimination when I go, due to how easily black people are stereotyped in countries outside of North America.
I'm praying to God that things turn around or I at least have a peaceful experience without being blocked off from going places in Japan.
Don't let this stop you. If Japan is calling you go when you can. Visit, enjoy and decide what you're next move will be. Make a well thought out plan and a back up plan for communication, finance, housing, transportation and dating.
Dude, take a chill pill…Black US military members have been in Japan since WWII. There is no problem here.
I was there a couple of months ago. Had a great time. Everyone was polite and understanding. Definitely visit if you can.
Learn the language it will take you far trust me.
@@414caramel agreed! Learn the language.
Japan and Singapore are my favorite countries, but sadly the only time I see people acting crazy are most tourist from USA 🇺🇸.
I'm glad you are putting this message out. I currently live in japan. The problem is people who follow this type of behavior don't watch your channel or associate with well-behaved respectful people.
My wife was black. She'd be turning in her grave seeing these modern day influencers. She always had respect for the culture and was educated and well mannered. She would be pissed if she saw what these people are doing in Japan. Im sorry these idiots are dragging your reputation through the dirt. You dont deserve that. You seem like a decent guy. I hope things get better and cooler heads prevail and realize there are some idiot opportunists getting a lot of attention but thats not the norm. That doesnt reflect on rvery other black person. Japan isnt exactly the easiest place for gaijin to begin with. I like Japan and its culture and people a lot. But I've heard it can be real lonely for gaijin. My wife and I never made it there. Once she was gone i just didnt wanna go anymore. I havent travled or left New York since. So I can only go by what I heard from others living there. Edit: I just saw the part where the monkey poster Jesus! Thats really really bad. Reminds me of a time my wife and i were walking through Brooklyn and there was "a group of teens" across the street and one of them was literally swinging from the scaffholding making monkey noises and i saw my wife stairing him down with a look of rage in her eyes. She didn't say anything but I knew exactly what she was thinking and why she was so angry. Oh my God Im glad she didn't have to see that poster. She would be pissed!
What a thoughtful comment. May she rest in peace.
Various forms of anti-Black/anti-foreigner discrimination have existed in Japan for many, many years. These social media clout chasers aren't the cause of that...they are, however, not making the situation any better.
Facts... It should be known.
So? It's their country
Well said, well said.
@@notoriousj_ So?? Human rights are law
@@IMHTP set accordingly in your country. It's not universal.
I'm going to Japan for the first time in the new year and I'm *ALREADY* deeply anxious about standing out for being extremely tall and black but these clout chasers truly are screwing it up for the rest of us =_=
I have lived here for six years. I agree, but remember that certain groups have gotten a free pass and continue to do so despite interfering with everyone else globally for the past 500 years. I don't see "them" apologizing or feeling any apprehension whenever they step abroad for the actions that their entire nations have done. Remember that when a few of us engage in ignorance, it is always highlighted more than "others." We rarely control the narrative of ourselves, especially internationally.
It's a shame that we live in a world where ignorance is rewarded. There once was a time when we would never do anything publicly that would bring shame back to our families, but that does not exist in a world where people have no shame. It's all about the likes and viewership.
Come to Japan, learn some of the language, and be respectful. You'll have no problems. Show them what a real black man/woman is all about.
You are not one of these digital-age minstrels.
PEACE✌☮
@@_iboji Bro I'm going tomorrow, I'm in Korea now and I'm highkey scared
@@megamanx1291 Don't be. I have lived here for 6 years. You'll have no issues if you are respectful. RUclips deleted my last comment. Really tired of them being the 21st-century thought police.
Be yourself and cares what people think.
Just be respectful. Show them, that you are not one of these guys.
I’m just really nervous how other people look at me when I go to Japan I don’t do any of those stuff and I’m not the type of person to attract attention I just hope they won’t judge a book by its cover it up because they see a black person
Nah, you will be fine. These are pretty rare occurrences. The internet is getting upset at 3 people while they are trying to keep white people immune from criticism. There are a lot of racist western pages trying to feed off this content.
You will be right. Be respectful, be polite, be considerate and you then move with an easy flow like the rest of the nation...
Don't worry. They do not generalize as much as you'd think. As long as you're respectful to not be loud, obnoxious and inconsiderate, you will always be welcomed. For bonus points, learn some Japanese and they'll appreciate you took the time to learn some words.
@@BamBamXVideos I am learning Japanese, but it’s really tough. I guarantee you once I master that they gonna feel very comfortable talking to me so I have to learn Japanese in this no matter what
@@ahmuadparks9248 you dont have to be fluent at all! they still appreciate the time you took.
They talk more about this nonsense than about the white kid who sat multiple fires in tokyo wards. Let that sink in.
Not surprised
Ofcourse.
Or the white man who burned the shrine
Of course they do. It happens that way all the time.
I haven't thought about that. This is true and really fucked up SMH
I am Japanese, but I have seen many videos on X of foreign tourists causing trouble, regardless of their skin color. You must have seen them too. On the other hand, I have also seen many videos criticizing the behavior of foreigners who follow the idea of "I don't mind causing a little trouble as long as I stand out" or "When traveling, shame is to be discarded." People of African descent likely have very different views depending on their country of origin, age, gender, religion, economic status, and family background. Although my English is not very good, I have never actually had a conversation with them, but influenced by social media, I probably hold unconscious stereotypes.
Decoy voice is pushing false info when he says these signs are showing up. Nowhere in japan is there a sign like that, it was created online and has been making its rounds. Furthermore I'd cation you to take any of his videos with a grain of salt as he has a bad habit of pushing his own right leaning political talking points into his videos and is especially harsh towards black people.
You know, I've been looking for those signs on the trains and haven't seen a single one yet.... So that makes sense what you said.
Decoy is definitely a grifter
@@glenncastro1922 The one with the monkeys is real but its been around for a while now and not in response to any recent incidents.
Yeah had to start taking decoy with a grain of salt
He is a grifter, do you think he doesn't know what he's doing?
When I was in the military and stationed in Japan, I worked so hard to be the best representation of Black culture. This was all the while being a great ambassador for the Navy. It pains me to hear that were not respecting/fully celebrating the culture with respect as we should. Because man, when I was there, we were very respected by Japanese people. All my efforts have gone down the drain.
I was in Japan for a month as a tourist went from north to south and it was the greatest holiday experience I'd ever had. It's important to be yourself when you meet ppl. Turn the volume down to allow them to meet you half way but otherwise you homogenise your character and they never actually get to meet someone from another culture. Don't miss opportunities
You (and I) don’t understand what drives people to be nuisance streamers because we likely aren’t clinical narcissists or sadists. Nuisance streamers aren’t just doing it for money (there are many other ways to stream and make much more money), they do it because on some level they derive pleasure from seeking negative attention and humiliating or causing distress/discomfort in others (and so do the people who find this kind of content entertaining). They will continue to do it as long as these platforms continue to reward them for doing it. Take issue with the platforms that reward them by allowing them to monetize this behavior.
My parent always told me that I don't just represent myself. They taught me that I was an example of them, my community, and my race. So many people are into self gratification and don't think of how their actions will affect others.
@fredeb67
When you are in a foreign land, you are an ambassador of your people and this holds true irregardless of race. It is enough to speak a different mother tongue and people see you as a foreigner and they judge accordingly. It is just how societies work.
@@Stevenhufnagel your comment is why my parents were correct.
Thank you for telling the truth. People seem allergic to it these days. It's refreshing to find honest folks.
Notice between logan paul and the tiktokers, It's only problem now. where is the outrage when that man spat on a streamer/ where is the outrage when a drunk British man offended the business man in a train.
What color skin did they have?
It's building. Logan Paul was way back.. But the numbers of people doing this are growing. The frustration is matching the growth
Its not the same thing my friend.
One person does one thing and goes unnoticed or the incident is treated as an isolated incident. compare that with somali who caused havoc for weeks and months. multiple incidents. Insulting the country.
Try to have some perspective rather than crying racism and being victim everywhere.
@@LameAro What do you think
@@everythingisfine9988 Okay but there's an obvious reason why it's international now (grifters know their audience). Somali didn't even need to do anything
Black People are highly respected in Japan in regards of Jazz, Hip Hop and Art since the 50s, influencing generations, specially after the horrors they suffer after WW2. Sadly, Narcissist content creators from all over the world, but specially from USA, are in Japan just for the easy money with no empathy at all from a tolerant culture. Japanese and Asians are not Judea-Christians (the colonialist victimization mind control sect that we normalize who tolerates abuse) but they are Sintoist and Confusionists, that means they think in the good of the collective first and second. This is the reason why Japanese are tolerant, not because they are weak. Since Hiroshima they can relate with the modern world genocide victims from places, Japanese embassy do a fenomenal work helping Africa & South America with technology. Thank you for talking about this, this problem started last year with American Karens taking pictures to Geishas in an aggressive way. Cheers!
Exactly! he just needs to change that title, it's so annoying when people say, it's looking bad for black folks when really it's only looking bad for Western folks doesn't matter where they come from, he really needs to focus on the good side and the positive sides, too much negativity will hold him back in life and the worst part it just going to eat him up inside, we have to stay positive When we're visiting and living abroad ✈️✈️✈️👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🎉🎉
Facts, I'm getting sick to death of these content creators giving us a bad name
He’s not wrong to call out any racism or bad experience I’m glad he’s shedding light on the negative experiences Black people everywhere not just the west need to be aware of these when visiting other countries. All they see is some Black person they don’t care where you came from
Japan colonized Taiwan, Korea (they took slaves), and 25% of China. China colonized northern Korea and Vietnam. Just a fact check :-)
Wrong....Japanese will.clap.a.good performance.But don't for a moment thinking they will back you when you disrespect their country..After the Johnny Somali matter the whole nation was raging...
BLACK PEOPLE IN JAPAN NEED TO LEAVE THE OPINIONS OF OTHERS TO REST AND KEEP ON BEING WONDERFUL FORIEGNERS WHO GET ALONG WITH EVERYBODY. EVERY SINGLE INTERACTION IS A POSITIVE ONE. THE MORE THE BETTER.
This is exactly right. Don’t allow the stupidity of others to make you fearful or anxious of how people perceive you. Just be respectful and be yourself
My sentiments exactly. Other cultures don’t worry about this to the extent that we do, and honestly we don’t have the past action of hurting others via colonialism to match. So, while some are not behaving well, that by no means is representative of us all. I want us to walk w the same level of freedom and confidence that others do in this regard. Continue to be your great self, and others around you will see it as well. Fear of it creates self fulfilling prophecies.
@@Inunity2020 this is the best put I've ever seen.
Genuinely curious: why do you type in all caps?
I don't know. It seems to be a big problem where they have to make signs about it
15:35 As a Japanese person, I found it quite interesting that many people took the Tokyo metro’s poster as racist or something. In Japan, it is very common to use animenized animals such as bears, foxes, raccoons, and monkeys in posters. Of course, these animals don’t represent or imply any specific race or ethnicity.
To avoid misunderstanding, it’s important not to project your cultural or societal context onto others.
It's because in the west almost everything is about race and skin tone. It doesn't help that people are sensitive or take things to the extreme but anyone who learns basic cultural background of another can understand not everything comes with hostile intentions.
Stop the BS, they knew exactly what they were doing. You can even look at your Anime from DBZ to Terra formars.
Talking about "context".
Hell I know Black people who butts were touched by Japanese kids, because the kids thought they had tails.
Now we know it was White people who spread that, but clearly you guys kept it going into modern times. I mean, did a white guy go to each individual child and tell them that Black people have tails?
So tell me what animal is used to portray whites? Since it was taken out of "context"
They knew exactly what they were doing. You can even look at your Anime from DBZ to Terra formars.
Talking about "context".
Hell I know Black people who butts were touched by Japanese kids, because the kids thought they had tails.
Now we know it was White people who spread that, but clearly you guys kept it going into modern times. I mean, did a white guy go to each individual child and tell them that Black people have tails?
So tell me what animal is used to portray whites? Since it was taken out of "context"
I think that showing a person of color on a poster in Japan clearly communicates it's referring to non-Japanese, moreso than trying to show a white person or someone who matches the Japanese skin color. Unfortunately, western sensitivities prevail even when in context of non-western society and culture.
Bro I wish I was Japanese right now because here in the United States everyone is so sensitive, they always say that everything is about race only a few people in the United States have a brain to think straight and finally understand that it just foriegners especially Westerners coming to the country based on their good behaviors and bad behaviors, it's sad man, I wish I was born in Japan 🇯🇵
Decoy, although subtle, definitely likes to take shots at darker skinned people. His demeanor and word choice always shows disdain.
indeed
Stereotypes exist for a reason
@@notoriousj_ We easily saw that around 11 March 2020....
Well yeah, he's a grifter. They get x5 more views if they talk negative about black people, you're crazy if you think they don't know what they're doing.
Naah....He is Japanese but knows the West. And he is pretty fair and reasonable with his delivery and assesment.
I’m here in Yokohama now! So far, everything is amazing. I will say though, after going through customs, you could feel the expectation they had as they examined my bags. It was a good litmus test and so I was glad to pass it and disappoint the expectations they feared.
Enjoy yourself brothers and sisters
I've got a question; have you actually seen these posters in any of the train stations?
@ Now that you mention it, No! I feel I’m in an area tourists just never come to so there’s just not a lot of that. Lots of foreign residents here though. Are you here in Japan or…?
@@ShareHouseStories haha no, I'm not in Japan. Thanks for clarifying that these posters don't exist. 😄
As someone who plans to visit and hopefully move to Japan…this makes me very sad
Tom Green did the same thing in the late 90’s, but it was never made a race thing. Black folks gotta remember, all of us have to face consequences for the actions of a few, the rules are just different for us.
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you do , everybody else doesnt
I've lived peacefully in Japan for over 25 years. Seeing these rude tourists reminds me why I chose to leave America.
Just so everyone knows. That sign isn't actually real.
I came here to say that. I’ve commented the truth about this image on a couple of post, but people act like they don’t see it.
I didn't think it was. The first time I saw it, it just felt like something a white kid would make. There's a reason you never see pictures of it in actual trains.
Thanks 🙏🏾 it would be nice if he would have clarified that
@@tymelthompson4182 It’s not?
@@telluhwatboy thank you because misinformation is getting really bad out here on social media
Tourists should do research before they travel. Then when they travel they should respect the country and its' traditions. If they don't they should not travel. If I was there I would shout at those disrespecting tourists to teach them a lesson. I watch videos from other countries and more and more tourists are being disrespectful. Maybe countries should arrest disrespecting tourists and deport them.
I'm not black, but I experienced racism here in Japan too, living here for 2 years and half, getting insulted on the street for no reason etc. I hate racism but I hate hypocrisy even more. Ok, those 2 dudes did something that shouldn't have been done, but damn, take it for what it was. Two guys who were being idiots. They didn't stab or shoot anyone. I've seen Japanese people doing worse, getting drunk and vomiting in the middle of streets just for collapsing there right after. But no one talks about these things. To fully understand a country you have to live there and not believing to everything that is fed to you on the Internet like puppets.
I guess it’s like they say no one hates and despises Japan more than foreigners that had the misfortune of living there
One important point you missed. Its their (Japanese) country, they can do what they want. Guests should act appropriately and follow basic rules.
You should ALWAYS respect other people's cultures and act appropriately when you traveled to different countries. Japan is no exception. If clowns who has the same skin pigment as us does ignorant antics around the natives, it will make a negative perception about black people.
My question is why do we have to be responsible for a few bad actors I never see yt folks having to be responsible for their entire race.
@Glowsaphinebaker i'm going to delve a bit deep into psychology, sociology, and be straight up. it's because of how we're portrayed in the media. A lot of humans as a survival mechanism create negative unconscious biases towards certain groups based off patterns that could be "threatening" to their tribe. So when said "group" that has a similar appearance is shown to be linked with "low vibration" and "negative" things. Unfortunately, people from the outside are going to be more critical of us. Another aspect of it, for hundreds of years now, white people have socially engineered people to view them as "conquerors and the epitome of what success looks like". They've colonized the world. So naturally, humans will be less critical of them when they make mistakes or do bad things because these people simp for them. I'm a black man and this has hurt me for years but I just deal with it and live my best life. The only thing we can do is continue to be respectful around Japanese people.
Easy, just don't worry about it and be you. You can't control what others do or what others think of you. You can only control your own actions. When I was stationed in Japan I had people not sit next to me like I never taken a shower in months, that never bothered me. Besides I was having too much fun experiencing Japan to care. I had an instance when I gave my sit up to an old Japanese woman and later an Japanese man saved a seat for me before it was taken since he saw I was standing.
Exactly but life’s never been fair for us
あなたの様な善良な外国人が注意する意義は大きい、日本のルールやマナーを知らない人も多いので。
Social media has deteriorated basic social and cultural awareness and it's making things difficult for people who genuinely have a love and appreciation for cultures that aren't their own.
If i ask anyone in the world what their first experience was with black people they will look at me silly because they dont remember life without black people.
If i ask japanese they will remember the time, date, place and event. For many of the people who interact with these trolls, it will have been their only experience. That makes a big difference.
I think the reason why there are people who saw what Johnny Somali did and became inspired, is because let's be real, In Japan, Johnny Somali got off pretty easy. They basically let him get away with this behavior. And other assholes saw that. It sounds like the Koreans are doing a better job of giving Johnny Somali the level of respect he truly deserves.
Just so you know, I watch a streamer occasionally (Sora the Troll) who is actually Japanese and those posters about Japan not being a theme park are fake. The other poster is real, but notice there are a variety of animals on the train including foxes, bears, and lions. Sora said those posters are not new and have been there before the recent drama so it is not directed to him or people of his race. Basically being loud on the train in JP is considered rude.
As for people treating JP like a giant tourist attraction or theme park? People from different countries come to the U.S. and do the same things. I think there is a Tiktok dedicated to them where they are called "tourons" (so tourist morons) that show people doing things to cause damage at national parks, monuments, and other places.
I understand and respect what you are saying, but also please NEVER leave it as ok for ANYONE to just single Black people out for certain behavior. You even showed the video where TONS of other foreigners are doing the same or worse as JS or the weird dancers, but saved it for the latter half of your video. Hell, there was even an Austrian man (def NOT Black) that had sex with a woman on a shrine in north Tokyo and an old lady that literally chased down a geisha in the street but no one says, "damn these white people!" or makes racist signs about them. I used to live in Japan and they can definitely understand that Black people are not a monolith and that we aren't all the same, just like they can anyone else. Always push back on that messaging even abroad. Yes, it is true that Black people are not given a chance most of the time, but that doesn't mean you capitulate and just say, "yeah, I understand why..." and let it happen.
Yes
Great point!
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Doesn't matter. Blacks are held to different standards and should adjust to those standards, and not paint a false narrative or reality as if we're all on the same page. They're not like us, and we're not like them. Can't force something that's not there.
I wish this comment could be pinned
As a traveler this is breaking
It's very nice to see you posting again ranzo!
I watched and commented on the Decoy Voice video the day after it was posted. He gave a horrible take and tried to play the race angle. Judging from the comments he was playing to his audience. Please don't push his narrative. I don't think he's ever been to Japan and isn't qualified to speak on the black experience.
Bump this
Omg he just made another video and I watched it and the comments were terrible and I see he wasn’t doing anything about them which rubbed me the wrong way. After seeing this comment it makes so much sense thank you,and I quickly unsubscribed to him I initially only did it bcs of the Johnny Somali situation. Like ppl in his comments are using slurs
If you can't respect the country or their culture..Do not come ..simple as that - 😢
When i was on vacation in japan for 2 weeks. I saw a black dude with his black gf dancing on the subway trying to ask for change as they were performing. It was super cringe.
Can these countries stop being so passive and just start deporting people who cause public disturbances?
Respectability politics only work to a certain extent. If the people are going to judge us off a very small number of clowns then, they didn't like us in the first place.
Thats the cold truth.
Another youtuber from Japan also made a good point that a fair few content creators are milking the situation for views and in doing so, using clips of people dancing in places like Shibuya or Asakasua. Places where its more or less expected and accepted as there are pop up dance's all the time there by idol groups etc.. Yes people should be respectful and obviously not do this sorta thing on transit or anything like that, but these people are really milking it and making a bigger deal out of some of these situations that frankly arnt that serious or out of the ordinary for the locations featured.
It's bad enough that Kyoto bans tourists from parts of geisha district amid reports of bad behavior. Then Johnny Somali comes along and makes it worse and now there's a stereotype. So much for ever going to Japan for another decade.
That sign is not real. If you do research, the signs in Japan are quite literally signed by the sign creators (ppl in charge who made the rule/law.)
No one is perfect but it's about respect and manners
It depends on where and who you do to it. Some people like some quiet time. It's like you listening to calm music in your car and then some black dude blasting his trashy music for the whole world to hear.
Thank you for talking about this Ranzo regarding Japan and foreigners, especially with the Logan Paul issue. I am going to Japan next year. I'm looking forward to it so much since it is a missions trip. Definitely want to respect the country and the culture and the beauty of it. I just pray that this won't affect the churches we will visit especially myself being Hispanic and obviously not the same skin tone as majority of Japanese. It is really a disappointment, but also just ridiculous, that some people can not use common sense. Especially if it's a country you have never been to, have decency to show common respect to the locals and their rules, it's really simple. We're taught like this in school, and the fact that some people can not get straight is ridiculous.
I was stationed in Japan for 2 years over a decade ago, this is really sad to see.
Also, please remember us parents who have kids that need to travel via public transportation. They learn to make themselves smaller
Hard to be mad at them, as a black man I was treated extremely well in Japan, it’s disgusting to see these RUclipsrs/idiots disrespecting peoples culture like that
I am a Jamaican and Japan has always had a very close relationship with Jamaican People, since I've been going to Japan i Have not seen this behaviour from any black people who was from the caribbeans who was living in Japan? I tend to notice that these black people are not American or Caribbean Descent.There are of Indigenous african descent direct nigerian or other parts of AFRICA And people don't see where they are from their only see the color😢
Same
@@shanellajJapan has had a very close relationship with Jamaica? Since when? Since you tube started?.You really need a lesson in human history.
@@TerenceBischoff ...More importantly, who are the Jamaican Japanese that are elected officials, school principals, chief of police, chief justice, or any person in ANY form of a leadership position to confirm this "Close relationship"??
That's so funny because someone mentioned that the people are British Caribbean and/or British African. Now you're diverting to blame Africans from Africa.
@@DrUmarJohnson1 Exactly. Have never come across any real geo-political relationships with Jamaica. Japan has very close ties in South East Asia and South Asia even as far as Nepal. These were forged along the Buddhist learning paths and Silk Road..There are historical relationships with the former Western powers of Europe such as Britain and Germany where systems such as education, law, politics and military were exchanged. Even the British were impressed and exchanged forms of Jiu jitsu (restraining holds)within the policing system as far back as 1870? World existed a long time before you tubers and live streamers emerged.
Don’t let these people scare you - I’m currently on tour as an African American DJ in Tokyo (not famous at all) and absolutely loving it.
Japan is HUGE on respect. Just stay in your lane and do you. I’m having the time of my life and meeting incredible people. I deal with more bullshit back at home (USA) vs traveling the world. Even with understanding that racism is global.
Whatever any content creator is doing has NOTHING to do with me. I can’t control how people perceive me, regardless if they’re prejudice or not. I’ve seen more appreciation of black culture while working throughout Japan.
Stand on your ten. Be respectful, humble, mindful and kind. Lead by example. If anything, we need to hold OURSELVES accountable. Some of our brothers and sisters need to cut it out. They have every right to preserve their country and way of life. We lack accountability within ourselves and we can do better.
I appreciate the brother who created this video but this video was tough to watch. Some of this shit was a reach (imo) but I totally understand and respect his perspective 🙏🏿
My thoughts exactly
@Geishapeach1 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
I've got a question; have you actually seen these posters in any of the train stations?
@@dalemsilas8425 I have seen ppl in the comments section say the sign isn’t real so it’s most likely not on the trains…yet. And hopefully it will not bcs I can’t blame them how do you go to other ppls countries and act like this
@@dalemsilas8425 Nope. Not once. From Shibuya, Shinjuku, Harajuku, Roppongi, etc.
This is not just a recent occurrence. This has been going on for decades in Japan, from I had experienced while being deployed there back in 84, 90, and being stationed there in 1994, it was primarily certain member's of the U.S. Military on liberty. These 5% would go out on liberty and start showing their ass giving the U.S. military as a whole, a bad look and name. I remember back then, every time I was over there, there would be protest by Japanese wanting the U.S. Military removed. Sometimes, when going out on liberty, I felt embarrassed and guilty leaving the base
There used to be a time when common sense was taught which is why it was common. Unfortunately, it's a lack of training and empathy (which was also taught). Thanks for bringing this to light. I plan to go to Japan in the new year.
According to a RUclipsr based in Tokyo and his guest, neither of them have seen the sign you used in your thumbnail image.
Both of them believe it to be an image uploaded to the internet and not a sign actually put up anywhere, at least not in Tokyo witch is where most foreign tourists visit
Someone else mentioned this too the youtube guy is full of shit meaning he's lying.
@Marty_RUclipsr well he does call himself a troll
Buuut he doesn't always BS about stuff
I personally don't think it's a real sign
Have you seen a picture of the actual signs?
That sign means "no break dancing"😅
We need to start calling out and rejecting the few who ruin things for the majority.
That would require accountability which blacks lack
Thanks!
WHY NINJAS ARE SO OBSESSED WITH FAME.
It should be highlighted that none of these people of African descent in these disturbing videos in Japan are black Americans at all. They are Nigerian uk folks an Caribbean uk folks. Hardly any black Americans even break dance anymore.
So what was Johnny Somali anyway? Somali American? He really went viral in Japan. The hate was palpable...
That makes sense. All these Africans are trying to impersonate Americans and ruin our reputation globally.
Exactly
As if that'll even do anything. Americans have been saying this to Africans before and I think it's a good time to remind you of that "to them, we're all the same". Even if you clarify on their nationalities there's no difference.
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For the most part....Koreans, Chinese & Japanese dont f with Black people like that....Filipino's from my experience are the most open in the Asian community to us.
Based off what metrics? Don't come with from your experience, keep it objective. Because from MY experience Koreans, Chinese and the Japanese are very nice. I have an entire family in Korea and partly china and I have been engulfed with love in all these countries.
I have also had v positive experiences with southern asians like you
Again, objectivity
My best friend in high school was Filipino and his family treated me like I was one of them so I can agree with this in full. Though my encounters with people of Asian descent have been predominantly positive. Worst experience is with American white cops though.
@@BookerT1 this is a dumb and ignorant take. Me and my boy were in Japan and South Korea two weeks ago and the great majority of the people treated us with respect and extreme kindness. Go outside and smell the roses
@@Naptacular98 nothing is 100% but that is quite different from moving in their neighborhood, doing business or marrying someone in their family. Many of those groups value pale skin to the point they walk around in the daytime with an umbrella to avoid getting dark.
yes....if you are speaking in terms of INSIDE of the USA. What was YOUR experience IN Japan? Mine was totally different from what you are trying to project
Japan is approaching the problem wrong. How can it hold millions of respectful tourists responsible for the individual trouble maker’s behavior? That’s collective punishment mentality. Why can’t they arrest the individual and give him/her a warning? If the individual repeats it, deport them and ban him/her for a period of time. If after the banned period, the individual does it again, ban him/her for life. It’s quite simple to solve. Why complicate the problem by blaming tourists and races?
This is why black Americans are delineating from other black people from different countries. A lot of them like the Somali guy come from different backgrounds and cultures
Because we are all not the same … we are surprisingly multi cultural from all over the world just like everybody else.. content creators say we are all one people and we are god…
@@moneymaker4417 Most people round the world can't tell the difference
Those people acting a fool are mostly your people. Quit trying to accuse others of your bad behavior and take responsibility.
@@Name-nc3cr even the children thousands
What I loved about South Korea, is that people no matter the race or content they're doing, do not do this on subways or in general. South Koreans don't play about subway quiet time. It's one of the best parts of their day.
I haven’t been to Japan in about 18 years. I’ve been noticing this anti black sentiment online for a while now. I wanted to go back but now I don’t know
Same here. I'm crossing it off of my list. I'm really beginning to think that I should cross off any interaction with non-blacks beyond what is necessary for work off of my list.
I have been watching your channel for many years and I wanna say thank you for bringing awareness to this. I do watch other RUclipsrs who actually live in Japan, who I know and they bring awareness to this as well, but bringing this to the black communities attention is appreciated. I am 42 and I am half black half Puerto Rican and have been in love with Japan’s culture since I was 14 and if it’s God‘s, will I plan on in the next five years purchasing an abandoned house, renovating it on top of working on a missionary visa. All the ridiculous disrespectful stuff that foreigners not just black foreigners, but foreigners in general have done to make things worse for people like me and others who want to come there is ridiculous. I just have to keep my faith in the Lord that even though I am not blonde blue eye like a lot of people worship and would rather deal with that I can still bring respect and productivity to Japan, so to all my black brothers and sisters out there don’t let these idiots. Keep you from visiting this beautiful country.
Does not matter whether it is Japan, China, US, and UK. Nuisance or pranks should only be done with consent. In the US pranks in many places can get you hurt very badly.
Why does every person of color have to be judged upon by a few while ..other cultures do not. It is so much pressure to be black...tired of having to make excuses for a few.
I have a good friend who has been in Japan for over 20 years married a Japanese woman and started a Japanese spirit filled gospel choir and others I know that have been in Japan over years as well that have respect for the culture.
sterotypes don't just appear in vacuumes
Stereotypes exist Dir a reason and it’s of all races !!!
In whatever color you are, you're a guest, be respectful, and remain open minded/hearted. Having lived in Korea for several years, I found this to be the secret sauce as a black man. Yes, being black is harder, but it's all we can do. Life is short and I decided to live and love. I have heard the horror stories but I had a wonderful experience and my best relationships were with the elder. I would sit with them as they sold vegetables on the streets or up in the mountains. It was an experience I will never forget. Regardless of who you are, be open to learning about them and their way of life first.
Theres no double standard they expect vistors to respect the rules no matter what color you are. Black ppl need to stop victimizing themselves while harrasing ppl and you saying we just get a hard time. No we earned a lot of the back lash we get.
The only way you can stop people from being inspired by stuff like this or copying it. Is to remove the thumbs up button, disable the view counter, And disable the comment section. So that nobody except the person who created the video will see the results. But unfortunately channels like RUclips and tik Tok also gets paid from people making a fool of themselves. The love of money and attention has stripped away the morals of society
There is a lot to take from this video but one thing is that as for foreigners, especially American and even more for black (and I know some may dispute but it is fact) it only takes ONE person to act out and behave crudely to cause MORE stereotypes and prejudice about all black people, and for foreigners that act out it does impact and that should be regarded as well but the impact still isn't the same. Ranzo is right it takes one bad apple; humans are naturally more likely to be triggered and remember Negative events than positive and it sucks. Mainland Japan may become more like Okinawa, where there has been protesting for decades about foreigners, not only because of military presence but because of a few military men causing problems raping and even killing girls, being disruptive and even military members' kids being disrespectful to property which I witnessed a few years ago so its still happening. For people like Ranzo and myself who spent time in countries like Japan, being courteous, respectful, friendly and setting a good example, that is all muddled by behavior like this.
As for the sign with the apes that was created, this is also a problem, it may have taken ONE person who worked with the city and was directly targeted by an incident and angered to come up with that sign in retaliation and post it, but Japanese will not say anything if seeing it nor will speak against and just let the sign be or ignore it because it does not directly pertain to them.
But it still reflects on all of Japan to the rest of the world who sees it in this video/elsewhere, they should think about who allowed this to be printed and think it is ok as a response to combat that behavior in the country, as if any black person would actually read that and abide by it? I don't see that being the goal here. There are better ways to combat this issue that labeling all black people as wild apes.
Also again about the guy who did that in the train station and is from NY?? must not have seen the news about the guy choke hold to death in the NYC subway (I know the incident is another topic but focusing on those with behavior that heavily disturbs others on a train) - should be mindful of behavior in public, and to think that to bother people in Tokyo is going to be more accepted? He should ask himself is that how he would like to be treated. But he possibly could have some underlying mental issue or else just immature- along with the others "inspired", and if that is the case he really has no business being in another country let alone in public behaving this way and should seek help, and sadly I guarantee the viral views are mostly coming from kids (I have seen so may age 10-17 more in the comments of similar content ,not on Tiktok but other social streams stating their age -boasting probably since some bans are coming out for underage social media use primarily in the US and NZ not sure about others- and the way they talk is so disturbing and disrespectful, what is happening with this generation??). not saying its only kids but its the most I and others have seen behaving like this.
I will conclude by saying as someone who studied a bit in to psychology and human behavior, that the lack of humanity and moral behavior is getting WORSE. Being American, I think it hits 'home' more but I think globally there should be more pushes for addressing mental health and behavioral issues because it only takes is one small incident and then another life is carelessly lost. And unfortunately world peace and even total intercultural unity is a goal and not a foreseen possibility (speaking as a realist here) , humans will always judge heavily against whoever is not in their cultural/ethnic group, not everyone but some. But that doesn't mean we don't try to keep striving to reach that goal of unity and unbiased judgment as well as humanity. We should always strive to treat others as we want to be treated and with respect.
As being half Japanese, I'm going to say that while there are nuances to Japan's distaste for outsiders, it all just comes down to xenophobia - Japan doesn't like anyone. Even if you were full blood Japanese but grew up elsewhere, they still look at you differently. Now speaking to the "black" part, News Flash: Not many places care for black people or more specifically, "darker people". Many nations have a history with colorism that existed well before encountering European colonialism. Even throughout the African continent, we're not "one of them".
It is not looking good for us ANYWHERE in this solar system. That is not an exaggeration.
Every adult knows for themselves.
Different country different rules, different culture and habits.
There is no excuse, to say I didn't know that.
It is a logical thing.
It is just people who do not take into account, have no respect and just do their own thing, I do what I want.
Isn't the purpose of a trip to admire the country?
Explore the culture, etc.?
Dance in public places, climb buildings, monuments.
You can do it at home in your own country.
You can have fun without attracting attention and disturbing other people etc.
It is not that difficult.
These creators are embarrassing and don't stop to think about the fact that they aren't just representing themselves, they are representing everyone who looks like them when they go to these other countries. Stereotypes are hard enough to escape for us so the last thing we need is people actively going out in public bringing us all down. Respect the culture of other countries and be respectful in public. I can't understand why that's hard for some people. Johnny Samali and streamers like him need to be made an example out of and either be arrested for disturbing the peace or be placed on a permanent no fly list from these countries he's been acting like an idiot in. I hate that these people even have a following, giving them motivation to keep acting this way.
Tourist misbehavior like defacing cultural landmarks or abusing wildlife often reflects a combination of ignorance, entitlement, and a lack of cultural sensitivity.
Here’s a deeper analysis of why such incidents occur. Some tourists may not fully understand or respect the cultural significance of the places they visit.
Shrines in Japan, for instance, are deeply spiritual and sacred, and harming them can offend locals and disrupt cultural heritage. Misunderstanding local customs, like the treatment of Nara’s sacred deer, also contributes to disrespectful actions.
Certain tourists, particularly those from wealthier or more dominant cultural backgrounds, may exhibit entitlement, viewing foreign destinations as playgrounds for personal amusement rather than places deserving respect.
To think YT would actually want to put a stop from certain people reinforcing negative stereotypes about their communities. I'm sure they're quite happy with the results. It's the fools that can't see past their own selfish egos to realize the damage that this does across the board.
As a Black lady, I say, Well.done Japan ❤❤❤. No-one needs such silly 🤡 clowning
I heard that logo is fake since its no where to be found but Twitter
I was planning on going to Japan this year, but these content creators make don't want go anymore 😢
Love your content. Continue paving the path. Finish the hitchhiking adventure some day 🤙🏽😁
There were a bunch of tourists years passed who were kicking sakura trees to get the petals to fall and breaking off branches as souvenirs during hanami season.
They won’t mentioned that but Johnny Somali is always used as an example.
You're begging for the validation of a people and culture that have always seen you as lesser than, and wish to chastise and warn others of your own Diaspora to not act a certain way so you won't be starved of your validation.
Notice how Logan Paul defiling a sacred place didn't reflect badly on all people who look like him?
You need to ask yourself why this phenomenon occurs and what its source is, instead of trying to buck dance to appease people who are already treating you differently than others.
We have a bad habit of begging to be around people who aren't too fond of us and believing that if we just behave a certain way, it'll overcome bigotry.
@@leonfrancis3418 I see the point you’re making, but it’s still important to remember the lesson to be more mindful and stay away from this foolish behaviour and from those who engage in such. We all have to move through the world, and as a “skin-color” grouping, no matter what we do, we will be painted with the worst of us.
I agree with you but I think the type of ppl who do this stuff won’t watch this video (sadly).
I think Somali really made things much worse.
These buffoons that does this are giving the haters who already hates us as a whole reason to hate our kind. It’s honestly disgusting to be honest.
The poster at 2:55 was determined to be fake. There are provocateurs online trying to worsen the situation.
Facts
Interesting.
So... I don't think that having a BreakDancing World Championships (RedBull BC One) in Tokyo next year is a good idea 😂