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petition to have asian boss add captions in the relevant languages to the topic at hand. they need to add japanese captions to this video. and korean captions to the videos about racism in korea.
YES. PLEASE GET ON THIS ;-; if subtitles in the native language are't available, u defeat the purpose and aren't helping the ppl interviewed here or ppl like them at all
It honestly makes me really sad that black people have to justify that they're not dangerous, they're not dirty, they're not gangsters or can rap etc. I think media representation is one of the biggest cause of this mindset. Although I am Korean and have experienced my fair share of racism, stereotypes, generalisation, I have worked with many people from different ethnicities and they have completely dispelled any negative perception / stereotypes that I had. I highly encourage everyone to befriend people of different culture / background :)
It’s still worth watching , however I felt there’s a lack of perspectives from the black Japanese. Those voices are from foreigners, but black people are not only from the overseas, but born in Japan and grew up in Japan. That must give us the different perspectives.
Don't know why when people see advertisement of beauty products or cream then they don't feel offended . Technical term for this is eugenies . Racism is a very very big problem Specially in developed countries . Disclaimer I don't promote racism I am myself against it . change of complexion is only possible before birth . No fairness cream can change it . Yah have to take cell from white people white men and white women and use IVF aur ICSI injection . But people should come forward to donate their cells . We. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏sry for anything I do not want to offend any one . Read the disclaimer carefully I do not want to promote racism . But it shows double standard of people that they don't go against fairness creams and fairness treatment . Especially when rich influential people promot it . Now they are having problem with this . How hypocrite some people are .
It would have been interesting for you to interview people that are born in Japan, are actually culturally Japanese, but have black skin. When there, I met more than one black Japanese person that didn't speak English! I think that the racism is even worse for them. Often they are the children of US military who aren't personally involved with their child's life, or the child of an international student who when home, never to return.
@Junic Marjalovic “Japanese” is an ethnonational term, so it could refer to the ethnicity or nationality in addition to the culture and language. Even if they are not ethnically Japanese, it is valid so call someone “Japanese” if that is their nationality or cultural background.
I was stationed in Japan and a good amount of Japanese people don’t like people who aren’t “fully Japanese” there are a lot of places you can’t go to if your white or black
@Junic Marjalovic Well that’s exactly what happened to most countries in the Americas. And besides, a country can still have moderate immigration without demographic replacement. With Japan’s declining birth rate, they actually need foreign workers.
@Junic Marjalovic Yes I agree the culture should be kept alive. Japan isn’t the only country that suffers from low birth rates, it’s a trend in many developed countries.
Yeah they should take them off, unless they want to damage their brain. I personally saw people with their brain damaged so much from masks that they even chose to wear it alone in the car or whilst exercising in the woods. They world is getting mental.
Racism in Asia usually stems from ignorance rather than hate. You will not hear hate crimes in Asia like you would in America and Europe. And how often do you hear police shootings of non Asians in Asia? I was born in the Philippines and the first non Filipino I've seen was a blonde haired, pale girl, and she terrified me to the point were I was crying and my mom had to apologize. That's coming from ignorance and fear on my part, but not hate.
asian countries (except India) n east european countries are ethnically homogenous..there is no variety of cultures, languages, ethnicities in their society n these countries were kind of closed off to foreigners for various reaosns untill now. also their schools do not teach them abt diff cultures hence they are ignorant. It is the duty of govt n media to educate ppl about such things. Even though India is extremely diverse still we get to see racist n casteist incidents here n there but overall, general public, media n celebs are very vocal abt such things n openly criticize govt for not implementating stricter rules and school ppl who initiate such acts..
It's 2021, unless you like in a remote village, I don't want to hear this excuse anymore. They are not curious, they know it is racist. They don't care, nothing will happen to them. End of story
@Enrico Monteŕo thanks a lot for the comments man! Absolutely! Mindset is quite important when living somewhere so far out of your comfort zone. Even if we have negative experiences, we need to not let them completely shape our outlook on the people and place we are in. We definitely get what we give out!
As a black american man I used to live in Tokyo; and I had no serious problems in Tokyo. I did get a lot of stairs and people wanting to take pictures with me and take pictures of me. I can read and write Hiragana and Katakana. Also I dated 3 Japanese women when I lived in Tokyo. My opinion to anyone tnat is black american or non Japanese learn the language and embrace the Japanese culture, and food. Because that means a lot to the people of Japan.
It would me a lot to anyone’s culture not just theirs. That’s why it pains me how some places are required to know or take English even if it not their main language but we don’t have to learn any of theirs. It’s like a one sided relationship.
But if you are living in Japan, you should learn the Japanese language, because most Japanese people who live in Japan don't speak english, remember you are a foreigner in Japan, so you have to adapt to the Japanese environment in Japan.
@@dominichill1492 I’m not specifically talking about Japan which is why I said other countries I don’t even think Japan is a trading post for America because most of our stuff is from China
What has happened to your BIG subtitle that used to be there earlier? I don't mean auto generated caption. Your subtitle is helpful for deaf like myself.
Disclaimer -I want to say that I don't promote racism I am myself against it . Apologize to anyone who feels insecure . change of complexion is only possible before birth . No fairness cream can change it . Yah have to take cell from white people white men and white women and use IVF aur ICSI injection . But people should come forward to donate their cells . We can totally end racism by donating cells . Taking cells from white men in plastic syringe will have only 50% chance . Is only possible before birth .if Someone Bad about it then I sincerely apologize for it . Very sorry if I hurt your feelings . Sry 🙏🙏🙏
@@justoldog By ignorant assholes calling the police? By people following her while she runs along a road? By drunken bigots trying to sexually harass her? Take your pick 😊
@@渡辺春樹-z7x That’s incredibly offensive man. Is there to teach you English so you can better work internationally and thus with each other. Not exclusively global culture, but that can be a part of it. Then again, Japan is for too inwards looking to begin with. It’s one of the reasons why it’s society’s moves so slowly forward culturally wise by comparison to its rapid technological growth. It’s done better than many others in the east, but by comparison to everything else it has achieved, it is disappointing that it has been so slow in this category when it comes to foreigners. If it doesn’t do so soon, it could face a near extinction in the countryside without bringing in some new blood. The rules are simple. Evolve, mix, adapt or die. Those are the only ways in which a society moves forward.
@@KAIZENURAMESHI The whole declining population thing is stupid. All advanced nations have a declining population right now and some social scientists say there may be periods where populations decline and populations go increase. Plus, the whole declining population is only an argument used to keep the economy going anyway. We as a world are overpopulated as it is.
I hope Japanese subtitles will be added in the future, as citizens who in live in Japan can watch this and give their input. I thank you for sharing this interview and giving these men and women their chance to speak their voice.
Thank you for producing this series on being black in East Asia. Many African-Americans are moving abroad, especially teachers. Some of the comments remind me of when I lived in Spain, that racism is detectable but we shrug it off as ignorance rather than injustice, that it's surmountable instead of intractable. Also it's interesting how you interviewed black people of diverse backgrounds. When we grow up in the U.S. or in Africa, the Caribbean or Latin America we adopt different attitudes towards how we are perceived. One thing we have in common is a sense of adventure and independence, that ability to go somewhere where you stand out and not be discouraged because of that.
I came to America from West Africa and I only knew about White people based on their skin so when I arrived I thought EVERYONE who didn’t have brown/black skin were white. I didn’t know about any other ethnicity lol. I am still learning about different ethnicities and “Races” because it gets confusing when someone is mixed or just looks ambiguous lol. But anyway I guess when you don’t have exposure to the rest of the world you won’t know how diverse the world is.
I love how you guys showed both the negative and the positive side of things when it comes to being black in Japan. You can't ask for more thorough journalism than that. Thank you for continuing to break racial barriers and confront ignorance.
I remember when I was in school, i asked my English teacher who was a black American if i can touch his hair. Because his hair looked different for me. Especially I'm from the countryside, I don't really find white people or black people. When we ask about their skin or hair, it's just because we don't know anything about it or really interesting for us. We're just ignorant. (Edit) I want to add something more because I still get likes and people might read it in the future. SO I also asked the same question to white person. I'm just genuinely curious about everything. I didn't ask the question because he was black or white. I ask questions because we are different. I ask people sometimes about their eye color too. Sometimes to my Japanese friend. Japanese people can have very light brown eyes too. My hair and eyes are black so when I look at someone who looks different from me, I used to be really curios and ask questions. Now I understand that it could be rude and very sensitive topic so I won't do it anymore unless they are my friends. I never treat anyone like an animal. Remember when Japanese people ask questions like this to black people, it's not like we think you are an animal. You are different and being different is beautiful.
Well I think you should be at least close to the person to ask those questions like touching hair or skin because it simply makes the person uncomfortable. I don't know for other people but in my case it makes me really uncomfortable even though you're asking before touching. Can you imagine if a total stranger or your student asks you" Sorry teacher, can I touch your hair, your eyes or your skin because this is my first time to meet a Japanese person" can you just imagine the feeling, even though it is ignorance or an interesting topic, you can be curious while being respectful.
Sorry if my comment makes you feel uncomfortable. Now I know the situation. I know what I shouldn't do, I just wanted to share my experience and why I did that.
I like the guy with the white t-shirt. He is trying to understand the experiences he encountered. His statement are filtered and trying not to generalize his experience to a specific race. He always say "different people".
Curiosity is a beautiful thing. Some people would’ve been triggered, due to their narcissism/ego, but he took the intelligent & reflective route and stepped back to explore the bigger picture-something introverts do well, and often do naturally.
I used to work with him in said inaka. It really is rural and he wasn't joking about people being completely clueless/saying weird or ignorant stuff. That's what bothers me about most of these videos though. They're always concentrated in the Tokyo area which doesn't represent what's going on in the rest of the country at all.
@@amyspain8595 that's definitely something to look into. Perspectives and realities change based on where we are even in the same country, so it would be good to hear more voices from outside of Tokyo!
I'm really thankful that Asian boss didn't edit out these honest reflections and encounters. This is literally the first fully honest interview. It makes me SO sad to hear things like children running away or women of melanin being hyper-sexualized/ fetishized. Education is KEY, like the French woman has mentioned! Thank you for such an informative video. Love to see that one girl back :)!
日本の警察の人が礼儀正しいと言う話は凄く短くカットしてる。 逆にネガティブな話しはとても長い。 おわかり頂けただろうか。 これが本当の印象操作&差別ですよねｗ The story about Japanese police being polite is cut very short. Conversely, negative stories are very long. Do you understand? This is true impression manipulation and discrimination. lol
I think episodes on Asians in Western countries would be very interesting to watch. Perhaps even interviewing locals in Western counties on their views about Asians.
Honestly, many of those complains I’ve also heard from other foreigners in Japan, like kids staring at them, banks not willing to work with them, people can not believe they know the language and speak only English, one might not be able to rent an apartment etc.
Yeah when I lived in Japan I didn't face a lot of discrimination because I was Black specifically. I faced discrimination because I was a foreigner. Obviously there is still discrimination that happens because of your race but I think it's more common to face discrimination just for being a foreigner.
One of my friends I visit in Japan is a black woman, every time we go out together in public people stare, especially children. Once at a restaurant a child came to our table 4 or 5 times, it was so uncomfortable and the parents didn't come to get their child at all. I LOVE Japan, but my heart breaks for my friend.
I want to move to Japan in the future after I get my nursing degree. And I watch Asian boss a lot because I’m not a Japanese and I’m just trying to see like out other black people and other minorities live in Japan. I really do like you guys videos but it’s kind of heartbreaking knowing that you might not have somewhere to work or sleep because the color of your skin and I understand that they are a homogeneous country but I just wish there were more opportunities at least for the minorities.
You are exactly correct. That is why if you are doing nursing, in my opinion is finding a nursing program with the military. A place to stay and work with your profession with military might be a better route other than that it would be a teacher.
@@joker.truemedia.8372 For the love of everything that is good and well on this beautiful planet, I hope your not serious. "Let's end racism by forcing future generations to be white." WTF?! RUclips comments.... SMH...
@@joker.truemedia.8372 you mean taking our cells and injecting it in people of colour to make them white? That sounds racist to me. Thank god people don't understand you. I saw same comment many times. Don't spam!
@Amelia Jones how smart there are different types of melanin 3 types eumelanin pheomelain and neuromelanin . How genius you are best of luck half knowledge is v dangerous even for smart people . Read about them then say 👍👍👍 read
As a Japanese, we don’t like people who don’t follow or respect our manners and cultures but we don’t hate people from other countries at all. This is why people from other countries misunderstand we are racist sometimes. I think Japan have to prepare a lot of colors foundations definitely. We have issues but we’re always welcoming you guys ! Thanks everyone who is in interested Japanese culture.
Same with Chinese here, we don’t like those who don’t follow the rules and rude to the locals, we welcome foreigners to come visit and make friends with us while hating those garbages who don’t follow rules nor respect others to harm other peoples life, Asian countries unite! Say no against the western political correctness
@Coolgamer127 HOW IS HE A RACIST ? IF SOMEONE COMES INTO YOUR HOME AND HAVE DISRESPECTING BEHAVIOR.....WILL YOU TOLERATE SUCH BEHAVIOR?......EMPHASIS ON THAT WORD.....BEHAVIOR......NOT ON RACE.....BLESSINGS.
@Coolgamer127 IT IS A GENERAL STATEMENT, HE DID NOT MENTIONED ANY PARTICULAR RACIAL GROUP. MY STATEMENT OF "COMING INTO YOUR HOME" WAS A METHOPHOR......OF PEOPLE ENTERING ONES COUNTRY AND NOT RESPECTING THAT CULTURE. I VIEW THAT AS DISREPECT TO THE HOST NATION. IF I AM COMING TO JAPAN.....I AM A GUEST.....AND SHOULD ACT AND BEHAVE AS A GUEST. SHOWING THE UTMOST RESPECT. SKIN COLOR IS NOT THE ISSUE......BEHAVIOR IS WHAT MATTERS.
My dad was stationed in Japan in the 1970's. He's a tall, very dark skinned, imposing, Marine. He said he was treated really well in the 1970's by Japanese people. So when it was time for me to go to Asia in 2014, I wanted to go to Japan but chose Korea instead due to being placed in a city instead of the rural areas (which was a good experience). I still might go to Japan since my dad liked it so much and he doesn't like anything! lol.
I visited Japan frequently when I lived in Korea a couple of years ago. Overall, I had good experiences there (and I visited 7 cities in Japan), but the two bad experiences (occurring due to my race) I had in Japan both happened in Osaka. One of those experiences included an old man grabbing me by the wrist trying to take me with him. I had the most polite experiences happen in Kyoto and Tokyo. I had an overall amazing experience in and on the outskirts of Nagoya.
As long as they learn and abide by the societal rules and can speak some Japanese, black people should be fine in Tokyo. I've lived in Tokyo twice (soon to be three times), and they were some of the best experiences of my life. Black people aren't specifically looked down upon in the same way as they are in the west (and, from what I've heard, several other Asian countries). People will stare sometimes, but people stare at foreigners in general in Japan, and this is much less common in Tokyo than in other regions. There's no significant cultural baggage there in terms of negative stereotypes about black people, which is honestly refreshing.
Thanks for this comment. I've been quite anxious about how I will fare in Tokyo as a black person pertaining to my skin colour. I'm happy you had positive experiences there.
Yeah, thats quiet interesting. As a native I don’t wish to see more and more foreigners coming here and setting, as japan is a pretty peaceful country and outside influence will most likely disturb that.
@@quasar7055 that’s the past, they are rather peaceful people now. But I don’t agree with that person’s comment either about not having people outside of Japan not stay there.
Because you live in reality. The people interviewed are the kind to be rude to someone and when that person dislikes them it will be because they are black,not their poor attitude.
@@sukmidri except u don’t know that so don’t just assume that. Black people face racism and it happens in Japan too, they don’t have to lie ab it bc it happens
@@sukmidri you don’t know these people. I’m a relatively quiet and reserved black person but some have been rude to me for it. We know what we experience on the most part some people like yourself seem to not understand sadly... I hope I can explain to you.
@@sukmidri Anecdotic facts aren't reality. Just anecdote... You can't based reality on it. At the end is just a perspective. Japanese lack of awareness is understandable since they want to be part of the 'herd'. Drone hive mentality.
What I'm getting from these videos. The difference with say European countries or America, it stems from Hatred, but from these Asian countries it stems from curiosity/ignorance. In many cases it might not necessarily even be skin, it might be the fact that they're foreigners.
As a Japanese,How contrived this interview is, even though she is not Japanese to begin with.😂😂 We don't discriminate against people because they are black, but we consider people who speak a language that is not Japanese to be foreigners. I dislike the way this interview was conducted, with the assumption that there is a stereotype because she is black. The Japanese are a mono-ethnic nation, so they see foreigners and consider them "rare. Recently, though, we have more and more opportunities to come into contact with people from other countries. It's easy to link this to discrimination, but I'd like you to consider these things.
Being from the Caribbean where I don't have to deal with those problems, I must say to all my melanin family in Japan to stay strong, keep your head up high and be proud in the skin that you are in
@@uvwxyzero Because it's about having enough self respect to live where u want to live, despite others ignorant opinions. You can't let your skin stop you especially if you're black. Not gonna be restricted on living location whilst other skin tones go to live where they want.
So somebody once told me that being black in Japan is kinda like I dunno how to explain it but she told me that they’ll look at you some sort of way or take pictures of you without your consent or sometimes even come up and touch you and that kinda ruined my feeling of wanting to go to Japan but now I just don’t care if they did it or not I’d just like to be there
And just imagine all the Japanese that come to America on holiday. Go to any American university---tons of Asian students, so why havenßt they gone back to their country and spread the word that black people are indeed American?
brother I could not recommend it enough. Will change your life in so many ways. Don't hesitate. Hope you visit soon. Do a lot of research and take advantage of every second there. Pay attention to every amazing detail.
Just a tip, before going to Japan, I think it is a must for you to learn the basic etiquettes, such as taking off your shoes before entering someone’s house and etc.
reality of today's world is that looks matter . Don't know why when people see advertisement of beauty products or cream then they don't feel offended . Technical term for this is eugenies . Racism is a very very big problem Specially in developed countries . Disclaimer I don't promote racism I am myself against it . change of complexion is only possible before birth . No fairness cream can change it . Yah have to take cell from white people white men and white women and use IVF aur ICSI injection . But people should come forward to donate their cells . We. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏sry for anything I do not want to offend any one . Read the disclaimer carefully I do not want to promote racism . But it shows double standard of people that they don't go against fairness creams and fairness treatment . Especially when rich influential people promot it . Now they are having problem with this . How hypocrite some people are . At that time they forgot racism Disclaimer I don't promote racism fairness creams and treatment promote it but everywhere all people remain silent at that point. But they will have problem against me .
So in general: Being a Black Individual in Japan is a 7/10. It’s kind of the same as Korea but it is more informative about the topics talked about in both videos. Disclaimer: Japan is a not a horrible country to live in, its some what amazing, this is just what I got from the video as a black person. Everyone is open to have their opinion but I just don’t feel as comfortable as I would want to be.
Being black too, then you've never seen the vid of the black japanese girl I guess. Being bullied by everyone especially old people around her and her japanese mother trying not to see it. Very sad.
Some people in the comments are too quick to judge some of these people experience. I'm pretty sure when you deal with this on a daily basis some things can start to bother you. And that's completely okay you make the best of your time there. If they hated that much they would leave they are allowed to be annoyed sometime.
I understand but having them complain isn’t a great look on japan, even if there is some truth to it. In the end we come from very different cultures so there is bound to be some cultural conflict, Which is why our government should be more strict on foreigners stay in japan, that way they don’t over stay here and influence our country in the longterm.
How come I didn't see this comment on the same video of Black people in Korea? Comments from black people under the Korean version were very harsh towards Korea/Koreans.
A lot of hate from the same few people, looks like they have a personal gripe and went looking for an opportunity to vent. I don't think any of the interviewees seemed annoyed at all. Maybe they had been once long ago, but they have all obviously come to an understanding of it all and are not holding any grudges. I don't get why a few people are seeing it as 'complaining' when they're literally just answering questions on this specific topic (and not even saying anything in an angry way). I guess they were supposed to lie and cover it up? I don't think that's the point of these videos.
Im feeling this right now and my god it sucks….i hate how people take skin color so seriously it shouldn’t matter I didn’t ask to be born like this! 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
I have lived in Japan for 4 years and felt more at home there than I ever have in America. I can’t wait to finish my 20 years in navy and I will return to live. For I the next 6 yrs I will settle for visiting.
@@aninrio-c9g hi thanks for your questions. Japanese are very courteous, nice and helpful. Learn a few basics like how to say hello, thanks and if you need a restroom ask for toilet. From my experience; No one will bother you because of your skin color. They may stare but only out of curiosity. Have fun and don’t be too loud, most if not all Japanese are quiet in public spaces. Oh and keep your cell ringer on silent mode. ✌🏽
@@eldritchdollShe was speaking from " I am lightskin people think I am Indian". Just because a Black person is from France doesn't mean they wouldn't experience racism in an Asian country. There are plenty of lightskin Black Americans who receive better treatment, but you still Black. Being from France doesn't mean anything to Asians if you Black. They had Black lives matter in Paris, which means they have race issues.
The feels when the teacher spoke about shaping the future and when the young lady got her back washed by the elderly T.T The comparison between American police and Japanese police was disturbing and funny (merely because of the huge difference) at the same time.
I'm Filipino Japanese. We never discriminate on color. They might want their skin lighter for physical reasons because it was stuck in their mind that lighter is prettier, but not to judge a person as to how they're raised or automatically tell who's bad or not. He is right. Not racist, but ignorance. When i came to America and find out how people judge a person based on color, i was shocked. I find it shallow minded.
Did you know that there are many troubles caused by foreigners? Since coming to Japan, there have been many incidents of noise, voyeurism, vandalism, and theft. Still, Japanese should not discriminate against foreigners! Don't just say convenient things. Japanese people who don't get angry are too kind. If this happened in any other country, please go back to your country! It is said. If you don't like Japan, stay in your country for the rest of your life.
When I lived in Japan, many black people I knew from the US said they would never go back to the states unless it was to see family. Many of them were happy there, had families and some I knew even opened their own English school or IT business.
@@noticemesenpai69 Yes and no. I think compared to the other major Asian countries Japan is genuinely the nicest. Some of the people I knew had worked in both China and S. Korea and they said Japan had more genuinely friendly people. Yeah and Japanese people tend to mind their own business, especially when it comes to foreigners.
@@noticemesenpai69 Where you said the Japanese don't treat them well. Obviously there's going to be exceptions anywhere but for the most part (and from what I've been told from the black people I knew living in Japan) they've usually been met with genuine kindness. After a while living in Japan you can pretty much tell which Japanese people are acting fake friendly around you and the sincere ones. One of the guys at my job said some of his coworkers cried when they learned he was going to visit his family in America. They told him to be careful and even their homeroom teacher (main English teacher) gave him gifts to take home with him without him asking. Some Japanese treat all foreigners in a similar way, but regardless of skin color usually they'll just lump you as the American foreigner. It really just depends on the person.
It's just a whole different vibe in Japan. Usually it's just mellow. However, I did hear people's worst experiences where either from China or some remote places in Europe.
Disclaimer -I want to say that I don't promote racism I am myself against it . change of complexion is only possible before birth . No fairness cream can change it . Yah have to take cell from white people white men and white women and use IVF aur ICSI injection . But people should come forward to donate their cells . We can totally end racism by donating cells . Taking cells from white men in plastic syringe will have only 50% chance . Is only possible before birth .if Someone Bad about it then I sincerely apologize for it . Very sorry if I hurt your feelings .. hypocrisy of people that time no 1 complaints about racism but now they will why .
It's interesting to see this, I lived in the Japanese countryside for a while, both in the south and in the north for a couple of years. I have had the children screaming at you experience mainly in China where I am now, but in Japan, I have had children pull me over to politely whisper to not humiliate me in front of others and ask me why I was Black. The people not sitting next to you on the train, and refusal of housing seems to happen to every foreigner as well. The other things are crazy like denying bank accounts because of skin color, I never heard of it but it's super sad to hear that happened. Sometimes there are understandable reasons as to why things happen, and sometimes we need to make people aware of why certain things are unacceptable. But overall, my experience in Japan was overwhelmingly positive, more than China and more than the US.
10:01 when the little 🚫 popped over sis head when she was talking about being followed and groped i was like 😭 this feels like the universe saying “that ain’t right”
I don't know what it is like to live as a black woman in Japan, but I do know what it is like to live as a half black woman. I am half Jamaican, half white British. I have never experienced discrimination due to that, but have due to just being a foreigner in general. My daughter is now a quarter black, quarter white and half Japanese. She clearly does not look fully Japanese so I am terrified she will be bullied or singled out at school etc in the future.
Hopefully, this doesn't happen. Believe me, racial bullying is quite common in the west as well. Sometimes it is over the top with immense violence. I'm going to bet that even if it does happen, it won't be bad as the situations in the west.
@@user-hg8cl1of8i この動画こそが真実です。Asian Bossは「日本は差別が強い国」と描こうとし、それこそが人種差別主義です。 Living While Black, In Japan | All Things Considered | NPR ruclips.net/video/uMpxLmMnS6M/видео.html
The Olympics is supposed to be about showcasing athletics at the highest level, not about voicing your political opinions. It doesn't matter which side of the fence you happen to fall on with a particular issue, it should be kept out of the sphere of athletics. Not only is it unfair for the athletes involved, but it's also a distraction for the viewers because it takes away the spotlight from the purpose of the event.
I thought the question was very, very misleading. She made it sound like BLM specifically was targeted by the IOC, when, in fact, they banned ALL forms of political speech/symbols.
It’s kinda sad that racism became a political thing cause it has nothing to do with politics. There’s already racism against blacks in the olympics and that hasn’t stopped.
I'm Japanese I love and admire Black Americans 🇺🇸❤️🇯🇵 They created many modern music and dances (Bebop, Boogie-woogie, Blues, Deep house ,Disco, Doo-wop, Free jazz, Funk, Gospel music, Jazz, Jive, New jack swing, Ragtime,Hip hop, House music, Rhythm and blues, Rock and roll,Soul, Swing jazz, Techno, Zydeco) Black Americans are amazing👊💯🇺🇸 The American contribution to 20th Century music is incalculable in range and influence. Without even taking into account any subsequent offshoot genres, any nation would be proud to have come up with jazz, blues, country, rock ‘n’ roll, soul, hip hop, or techno on its own. United States did ’em all! They are the genesis of all modern music, without which there would be very little worth dancing to in the world. And United States is astonishing at the Broadway musical too. Other countries’ve had their moments but only because United States gave us all such an astonishing boost.
Whats it like to be a foreigner in Japan: Me Who visited Japan twice with family, Well there were some awkward situations where we ask for directions in English
@@nobodyexceptme7794 No ones hateful of you here, but you and other foreigners bring your ideology and culture with you when you travel. Thing is we don’t need it, we have a way our society works and foreign influence works to change that. Best way to not let japan be changed by the western world is to be strict on immigration. Those that have been here for around a decade in my opinion have been here for too long.
I was a bit shocked listening a guy who said that people was asking him if he is drty. WTF?? But I am not surprised. Yesterday on the train from Kyoto station to Nara two younger black women came. It was a terrible crowed. A Japanese man standing next to me started to “sigh” and talking to himself loud enough that I heard him. Showing a disscomfort looking at those black women. I felt how nervous he was. I was very angry. I mean it is disscurtesy. It was ackward to me to. Because he was clearly nervous to be so close to other colour skin people. I myself am white European.
That was a great comment about the difference in challenges. The US, racism is built into the infrastructure and contributes to the challenges in advancement where in other countries racism is more related to ignorance and I don't know if I would call it racism. I know it is far less overt than in the US.
how is it less overt when they talk about how you can be denied bank accounts, housing, and jobs because you are black? In Korea and Japan they will flat out tell you to your face we don't hire black people.
@@lavinavi5336 nah they need to know soon about reality of world .. discouraging them from being ignorant is fine... japan is not anime world they see in shows...the sooner they understand the better
@@Mr.Eminem it is not even real. Most things in this video is IMPOSSIBLE to happen as no one in Japan even knows black people(nor white people) this well. This channel is run by korean, which 100% of people are living just to digrade Japan. If you see the titles of past videos on this channel you can clearly notice that almost all regarding Japan are negative and those of korean are always positive. Video's obviously fabricated as well, if you just ask anyone who have lived in japan whether it can be real or not.
So many beautiful black people. Much respect to Asian Boss and the interviewees for taking on this topic and representing the (black) foreigner experience in Japan well. This is some of your best work. 14:15 - Proud to be part of shaping Japan's future.
There are many comments here who says that "foreigners should go back to their countries" and "Why are you complaining you are in Japan". I don't think you all understood the interview. They are speaking facts and sharing their good and bad experience I don't see it as complaining. I also didn't want many foreigners in my country because I'm afraid that my culture might die but I'm fine with them as long as they are respectful, understanding and kind hearted. I think Asian Boss included the BLM because it suits the people they are interviewing with it and wanted to know their opinions about it. We, also need to accept change whether we like it or not.
Some of y'all in the comments act like black are the only foriegners in japan hello japan is an asian country so obviously there will be other asians out there as well don't act way too victimized sorry for bursting your bubble
I am Japanese.
Please add a Japanese subtitle!!
I want to understand all of this video!!!🙏
はい
I agree. I can't show things like this to my japanese students unless I translate the entire thing myself.
ハロー🙃
beautiful tragic concept line.
respect the pro for the future in other
truth word story
but i play game app, but no worries for that,,.. in a story aside player on number list threaten me for no reason maybe because of being asian using his toy launcher cause there are four system so they move and punked i'm the target
because on that play can upload profile out of the blue he clear make to assault me for no reason and didn't come to legal.
i'd rather thorn my head Good & Evil seperated sense what once come's stressing paranoid It's just an example of app,
The other somebody their quoting in
change feeling of something,..
some south african player woman flag change to impostor but it find out after,
since lie, his quote real,eyes,realize real,lies?...
petition to have asian boss add captions in the relevant languages to the topic at hand. they need to add japanese captions to this video. and korean captions to the videos about racism in korea.
Yes, I agree so much :D
Yes!!
YES. PLEASE GET ON THIS ;-; if subtitles in the native language are't available, u defeat the purpose and aren't helping the ppl interviewed here or ppl like them at all
Rising sun is the best flag
yes absolutely!
It honestly makes me really sad that black people have to justify that they're not dangerous, they're not dirty, they're not gangsters or can rap etc. I think media representation is one of the biggest cause of this mindset. Although I am Korean and have experienced my fair share of racism, stereotypes, generalisation, I have worked with many people from different ethnicities and they have completely dispelled any negative perception / stereotypes that I had. I highly encourage everyone to befriend people of different culture / background :)
stereotypes exist for a reason
@@warcatbattalion Yes I agree. Stereotypes are true to an extent. I try to get to know someone first without bringing any stereotypes though :)
@@warcatbattalion stereotypes are a system of racism but your not ready for that conversation.
@@thelosergamergirl5728 waah waah laycist. keep whining.
waaaaahhh
It’s still worth watching , however I felt there’s a lack of perspectives from the black Japanese. Those voices are from foreigners, but black people are not only from the overseas, but born in Japan and grew up in Japan. That must give us the different perspectives.
I absolutely agree! Although, I think these people were interviewed at random from the public
@Kosorou Gaming Studio Archives What a silly remark !
Don't know why when people see advertisement of beauty products or cream then they don't feel offended . Technical term for this is eugenies . Racism is a very very big problem Specially in developed countries . Disclaimer I don't promote racism I am myself against it . change of complexion is only possible before birth . No fairness cream can change it . Yah have to take cell from white people white men and white women and use IVF aur ICSI injection . But people should come forward to donate their cells . We. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏sry for anything I do not want to offend any one . Read the disclaimer carefully I do not want to promote racism . But it shows double standard of people that they don't go against fairness creams and fairness treatment . Especially when rich influential people promot it . Now they are having problem with this . How hypocrite some people are .
They’ve interviewed half black half Japanese people before
@@KaseKranker yeah I’m pretty sure they had a whole hour interview with a half Japanese/black girl
It would have been interesting for you to interview people that are born in Japan, are actually culturally Japanese, but have black skin. When there, I met more than one black Japanese person that didn't speak English! I think that the racism is even worse for them. Often they are the children of US military who aren't personally involved with their child's life, or the child of an international student who when home, never to return.
I believe there is a video out there like that and it's like they have both situations coming at them. Its very unfortunate.
@Junic Marjalovic “Japanese” is an ethnonational term, so it could refer to the ethnicity or nationality in addition to the culture and language. Even if they are not ethnically Japanese, it is valid so call someone “Japanese” if that is their nationality or cultural background.
I was stationed in Japan and a good amount of Japanese people don’t like people who aren’t “fully Japanese” there are a lot of places you can’t go to if your white or black
@Junic Marjalovic Well that’s exactly what happened to most countries in the Americas. And besides, a country can still have moderate immigration without demographic replacement. With Japan’s declining birth rate, they actually need foreign workers.
@Junic Marjalovic Yes I agree the culture should be kept alive. Japan isn’t the only country that suffers from low birth rates, it’s a trend in many developed countries.
It’s so hard watching people talk with masks on that they have to constantly adjust. That poor guy get him a bigger mask lol
Instagram id please
Lol!😂 It drives me crazy seeing people constantly adjust it!
It happens when mask strings becomes loose.
Yes, a few of the people needed bigger, or wider, masks. Your nose should be fully covered when you speak while wearing a mask.
Yeah they should take them off, unless they want to damage their brain. I personally saw people with their brain damaged so much from masks that they even chose to wear it alone in the car or whilst exercising in the woods. They world is getting mental.
Racism in Asia usually stems from ignorance rather than hate. You will not hear hate crimes in Asia like you would in America and Europe. And how often do you hear police shootings of non Asians in Asia? I was born in the Philippines and the first non Filipino I've seen was a blonde haired, pale girl, and she terrified me to the point were I was crying and my mom had to apologize. That's coming from ignorance and fear on my part, but not hate.
asian countries (except India) n east european countries are ethnically homogenous..there is no variety of cultures, languages, ethnicities in their society n these countries were kind of closed off to foreigners for various reaosns untill now. also their schools do not teach them abt diff cultures hence they are ignorant. It is the duty of govt n media to educate ppl about such things. Even though India is extremely diverse still we get to see racist n casteist incidents here n there but overall, general public, media n celebs are very vocal abt such things n openly criticize govt for not implementating stricter rules and school ppl who initiate such acts..
Except filipinos are openly racist and wonder why people hate them.
It's 2021, unless you like in a remote village, I don't want to hear this excuse anymore. They are not curious, they know it is racist. They don't care, nothing will happen to them. End of story
It’s as though your trying to defend the racism in Asia by saying at least they don’t kill people ??? 😭
@@Isitalrighttoexist People aren’t obligated to treat you like a king just because you’re black. That is just racial entitlement.
"But I'm married now..." Nice. Lol.
Just saying lol I met a nice lady haha
@@yungtaeM9706 me
@@yungtaeM9706 why are you so rude to him
@@yungtaeM9706 just because you don’t care about people doesn’t mean you should be rude to them. You’ve obviously been raised horribly go get help!
Instagram id please?
Was my pleasure to be featured in this interview. Keep up the great work!
These comments tho bro. Wild
@@Mr.SlyCooper777 always gonne be trolls around.
yooo I didnt get to meet you :(
@Enrico Monteŕo thanks a lot for the comments man! Absolutely! Mindset is quite important when living somewhere so far out of your comfort zone. Even if we have negative experiences, we need to not let them completely shape our outlook on the people and place we are in. We definitely get what we give out!
Whats up dude
As a black american man I used to live in Tokyo; and I had no serious problems in Tokyo. I did get a lot of stairs and people wanting to take pictures with me and take pictures of me. I can read and write Hiragana and Katakana. Also I dated 3 Japanese women when I lived in Tokyo. My opinion to anyone tnat is black american or non Japanese learn the language and embrace the Japanese culture, and food. Because that means a lot to the people of Japan.
It would me a lot to anyone’s culture not just theirs. That’s why it pains me how some places are required to know or take English even if it not their main language but we don’t have to learn any of theirs. It’s like a one sided relationship.
But if you are living in Japan, you should learn the Japanese language, because most Japanese people who live in Japan don't speak english, remember you are a foreigner in Japan, so you have to adapt to the Japanese environment in Japan.
@@dominichill1492 I’m not specifically talking about Japan which is why I said other countries I don’t even think Japan is a trading post for America because most of our stuff is from China
You got a lot of stairs? Damn you must owns a lot of stairs😂😂😂
You get a lot of stairs? Did you live in a very high building?
14:16 where he talks about being a teacher, and having the change to shape the future because the kids are the future. This guy gets it
Sit them down in front of a TV!
What has happened to your BIG subtitle that used to be there earlier? I don't mean auto generated caption. Your subtitle is helpful for deaf like myself.
I feel really sorry for you my friend 😞
Pls give him back his BIG subtitle.
Hey Give this man his subtitle
@@president9352 what in God's name are you talking about and what does it have to do with this thread OR this video for that matter?
you can change the subtitle size
"I like the women but I'm married now so I'm off the market" that killed me XD
Lol he was probably lying about being a marine
@@lukario2393 why would he lie ???
@@taumanwilfriedtoure9052 too young the min time is 10 years as a marine
@@lukario2393 just checked on Wikipedia, service in the marine is minimum 4 years, after you can go, where did you get 10 years ???
Disclaimer -I want to say that I don't promote racism I am myself against it . Apologize to anyone who feels insecure . change of complexion is only possible before birth . No fairness cream can change it . Yah have to take cell from white people white men and white women and use IVF aur ICSI injection . But people should come forward to donate their cells . We can totally end racism by donating cells . Taking cells from white men in plastic syringe will have only 50% chance . Is only possible before birth .if Someone Bad about it then I sincerely apologize for it . Very sorry if I hurt your feelings . Sry 🙏🙏🙏
The woman mentioning that she 'wasn't scared of violence' is such a telling statement of what it's like to be black in america
-and who was she endangered by in America? Not by white people.
@@justoldog By ignorant assholes calling the police? By people following her while she runs along a road? By drunken bigots trying to sexually harass her? Take your pick 😊
@@justoldog i mean black people dislike each other so yea black people be violence against other blacks
@@justoldog Did you know her when she lived in the US or are you making assumptions?
@@TheRedFoxMcCloud What on earth are you talking about?
I’ve been watching all of Asian Boss videos and waiting to see a yaadie 🇯🇲 be featured. Today’s the day. Big up Ronique from Spanish Town.
Sameee
@@cocolove9916 For such a small nation, you’ll find Jamaicans everywhere !
Ikr.
Yah! Big up the Brethren from Jamaica!
Thanks for the comments guys! Big up!! 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
I like what the man said about teaching children and shaping the future. I hope his students look up to him and learn a lot about other cultures. 🐱
I don’t like it, I don’t think foreigners should be shaping the future of japan. We have our own culture, we don’t need foreigners culture here.
@@渡辺春樹-z7x he’s an English teacher bruh
@@渡辺春樹-z7x That’s incredibly offensive man. Is there to teach you English so you can better work internationally and thus with each other. Not exclusively global culture, but that can be a part of it. Then again, Japan is for too inwards looking to begin with. It’s one of the reasons why it’s society’s moves so slowly forward culturally wise by comparison to its rapid technological growth. It’s done better than many others in the east, but by comparison to everything else it has achieved, it is disappointing that it has been so slow in this category when it comes to foreigners. If it doesn’t do so soon, it could face a near extinction in the countryside without bringing in some new blood. The rules are simple. Evolve, mix, adapt or die. Those are the only ways in which a society moves forward.
@@KAIZENURAMESHI The whole declining population thing is stupid. All advanced nations have a declining population right now and some social scientists say there may be periods where populations decline and populations go increase.
Plus, the whole declining population is only an argument used to keep the economy going anyway. We as a world are overpopulated as it is.
@@danielwhyatt3278 hes a troll
I hope Japanese subtitles will be added in the future, as citizens who in live in Japan can watch this and give their input. I thank you for sharing this interview and giving these men and women their chance to speak their voice.
The lack of "confrontation" is setting Japan apart from other countries.
ashley lack of direct confrontation is the true word. because there is no such a thing as a nation with no retaliatory tools and attitudes
@@PHlophe A bit of discernment would give enough clarity as to what I meant.
@@Ashley-vs8nu 🤣😂😂😂😂
Literally one of the most technologically and socially advanced countries but ok.
@@singhatar0912 not really they’re old fashioned there.
Thank you for producing this series on being black in East Asia. Many African-Americans are moving abroad, especially teachers. Some of the comments remind me of when I lived in Spain, that racism is detectable but we shrug it off as ignorance rather than injustice, that it's surmountable instead of intractable. Also it's interesting how you interviewed black people of diverse backgrounds. When we grow up in the U.S. or in Africa, the Caribbean or Latin America we adopt different attitudes towards how we are perceived. One thing we have in common is a sense of adventure and independence, that ability to go somewhere where you stand out and not be discouraged because of that.
I came to America from West Africa and I only knew about White people based on their skin so when I arrived I thought EVERYONE who didn’t have brown/black skin were white. I didn’t know about any other ethnicity lol. I am still learning about different ethnicities and “Races” because it gets confusing when someone is mixed or just looks ambiguous lol. But anyway I guess when you don’t have exposure to the rest of the world you won’t know how diverse the world is.
I was about to comment the exact same thing too omddd😂😂😂
I honestly thought anyone who wasn't black was white
In West Africa, did you watch television or did you have access to the internet? Im not being shady, as an American, Im genuinely curious.
Ghana 🇬🇭 here! Welcome to the USA 🇺🇸
@@tammypham1024 we do have internet. I’m replying from Nigeria💖
@@tammypham1024 she was probably raised in the countryside, most Africans aren't ignorant like that
I love how you guys showed both the negative and the positive side of things when it comes to being black in Japan. You can't ask for more thorough journalism than that. Thank you for continuing to break racial barriers and confront ignorance.
I remember when I was in school, i asked my English teacher who was a black American if i can touch his hair. Because his hair looked different for me. Especially I'm from the countryside, I don't really find white people or black people. When we ask about their skin or hair, it's just because we don't know anything about it or really interesting for us. We're just ignorant.
(Edit) I want to add something more because I still get likes and people might read it in the future.
SO I also asked the same question to white person. I'm just genuinely curious about everything. I didn't ask the question because he was black or white. I ask questions because we are different. I ask people sometimes about their eye color too. Sometimes to my Japanese friend. Japanese people can have very light brown eyes too. My hair and eyes are black so when I look at someone who looks different from me, I used to be really curios and ask questions. Now I understand that it could be rude and very sensitive topic so I won't do it anymore unless they are my friends. I never treat anyone like an animal. Remember when Japanese people ask questions like this to black people, it's not like we think you are an animal. You are different and being different is beautiful.
We know. It's still exhausting. Imagine being treated like a petting zoo for an entire country.
Well I think you should be at least close to the person to ask those questions like touching hair or skin because it simply makes the person uncomfortable. I don't know for other people but in my case it makes me really uncomfortable even though you're asking before touching. Can you imagine if a total stranger or your student asks you" Sorry teacher, can I touch your hair, your eyes or your skin because this is my first time to meet a Japanese person" can you just imagine the feeling, even though it is ignorance or an interesting topic, you can be curious while being respectful.
@@stepahead5944 Yes
Can I get your Instagram Id
Sorry if my comment makes you feel uncomfortable. Now I know the situation. I know what I shouldn't do, I just wanted to share my experience and why I did that.
I like the guy with the white t-shirt. He is trying to understand the experiences he encountered. His statement are filtered and trying not to generalize his experience to a specific race. He always say "different people".
Curiosity is a beautiful thing. Some people would’ve been triggered, due to their narcissism/ego, but he took the intelligent & reflective route and stepped back to explore the bigger picture-something introverts do well, and often do naturally.
I could tell he's a very open-minded and smart guy
I used to work with him in said inaka. It really is rural and he wasn't joking about people being completely clueless/saying weird or ignorant stuff. That's what bothers me about most of these videos though. They're always concentrated in the Tokyo area which doesn't represent what's going on in the rest of the country at all.
@@amyspain8595 they don't have lot of reporters left, and I'm guessing the ones left live in bigger cities.
@@amyspain8595 that's definitely something to look into. Perspectives and realities change based on where we are even in the same country, so it would be good to hear more voices from outside of Tokyo!
I'm really thankful that Asian boss didn't edit out these honest reflections and encounters. This is literally the first fully honest interview. It makes me SO sad to hear things like children running away or women of melanin being hyper-sexualized/ fetishized. Education is KEY, like the French woman has mentioned! Thank you for such an informative video. Love to see that one girl back :)!
日本の警察の人が礼儀正しいと言う話は凄く短くカットしてる。
逆にネガティブな話しはとても長い。
おわかり頂けただろうか。
これが本当の印象操作&差別ですよねｗ
The story about Japanese police being polite is cut very short.
Conversely, negative stories are very long.
Do you understand?
This is true impression manipulation and discrimination. lol
@PhucDat8964 ah,I see! thank you!
I think episodes on Asians in Western countries would be very interesting to watch. Perhaps even interviewing locals in Western counties on their views about Asians.
It won’t fit the agenda of their financial sponsors.
They did a video on Asian Americans a while back. If you go on their page you should find it
Honestly, many of those complains I’ve also heard from other foreigners in Japan, like kids staring at them, banks not willing to work with them, people can not believe they know the language and speak only English, one might not be able to rent an apartment etc.
Yeah when I lived in Japan I didn't face a lot of discrimination because I was Black specifically. I faced discrimination because I was a foreigner. Obviously there is still discrimination that happens because of your race but I think it's more common to face discrimination just for being a foreigner.
One of my friends I visit in Japan is a black woman, every time we go out together in public people stare, especially children. Once at a restaurant a child came to our table 4 or 5 times, it was so uncomfortable and the parents didn't come to get their child at all. I LOVE Japan, but my heart breaks for my friend.
@@AliceKWayne then why doesn’t she go back???obviously you ppl don’t belong there, well nowhere in Asia you belong to!go back to your home countries!
@@blayze995 😂😂😂then stop crying like lil b*****s!all over the world your ppl keep crying!!!it’s so annoying!
@@yungtaeM9706 okay racist
What it's like being an Asian foreigner in Japan 2021 🙏
Oooo I wanna see that
its not that bad honestly, one thing important is that you know some of japanese vocabulary
@@assideo Japanese government use Vietnamese workers to get rid of Radioactivity. It's not that bad? are you sure?
@@numberone-rz7jb have you ever been there? have you experience it?
@@assideo It's already identified news guy.
あなた日本人なの？
I want to move to Japan in the future after I get my nursing degree. And I watch Asian boss a lot because I’m not a Japanese and I’m just trying to see like out other black people and other minorities live in Japan. I really do like you guys videos but it’s kind of heartbreaking knowing that you might not have somewhere to work or sleep because the color of your skin and I understand that they are a homogeneous country but I just wish there were more opportunities at least for the minorities.
You are exactly correct. That is why if you are doing nursing, in my opinion is finding a nursing program with the military. A place to stay and work with your profession with military might be a better route other than that it would be a teacher.
Being a nurse in Japan as a foreigner doesn't not sound logical in my opinion
This is why I donated to asian boss. Not because I'm black, but because they make diverse content about curious and touchy subjects.
@@joker.truemedia.8372 For the love of everything that is good and well on this beautiful planet, I hope your not serious.
"Let's end racism by forcing future generations to be white." WTF?!
RUclips comments.... SMH...
@@joker.truemedia.8372 you mean taking our cells and injecting it in people of colour to make them white? That sounds racist to me. Thank god people don't understand you. I saw same comment many times. Don't spam!
@@OrPhEeUs let's report him mate. This is madness
@@niranjandesai6766 that is eugenies . 😂😂😂 Searc for it on Google . Of u can .
@Amelia Jones how smart there are different types of melanin 3 types eumelanin pheomelain and neuromelanin . How genius you are best of luck half knowledge is v dangerous even for smart people . Read about them then say 👍👍👍 read
My bro from Spanish town Jamaica 🇯🇲👌🏾
Yooo Alex. Big up bro💪🏾😂😂
I’m an islander too, always glad to see us in the comments
Caribbean's we show up 🇩🇴
As a Japanese, we don’t like people who don’t follow or respect our manners and cultures but we don’t hate people from other countries at all. This is why people from other countries misunderstand we are racist sometimes.
I think Japan have to prepare a lot of colors foundations definitely. We have issues but we’re always welcoming you guys ! Thanks everyone who is in interested Japanese culture.
That is why you have teenagers screaming and running from a black person simply for standing in line?
Same with Chinese here, we don’t like those who don’t follow the rules and rude to the locals, we welcome foreigners to come visit and make friends with us while hating those garbages who don’t follow rules nor respect others to harm other peoples life, Asian countries unite! Say no against the western political correctness
日本人は偏見が激しいです
@Coolgamer127 HOW IS HE A RACIST ? IF SOMEONE COMES INTO YOUR HOME AND HAVE DISRESPECTING BEHAVIOR.....WILL YOU TOLERATE SUCH BEHAVIOR?......EMPHASIS ON THAT WORD.....BEHAVIOR......NOT ON RACE.....BLESSINGS.
@Coolgamer127 IT IS A GENERAL STATEMENT, HE DID NOT MENTIONED ANY PARTICULAR RACIAL GROUP. MY STATEMENT OF "COMING INTO YOUR HOME" WAS A METHOPHOR......OF PEOPLE ENTERING ONES COUNTRY AND NOT RESPECTING THAT CULTURE. I VIEW THAT AS DISREPECT TO THE HOST NATION. IF I AM COMING TO JAPAN.....I AM A GUEST.....AND SHOULD ACT AND BEHAVE AS A GUEST. SHOWING THE UTMOST RESPECT. SKIN COLOR IS NOT THE ISSUE......BEHAVIOR IS WHAT MATTERS.
My dad was stationed in Japan in the 1970's. He's a tall, very dark skinned, imposing, Marine. He said he was treated really well in the 1970's by Japanese people. So when it was time for me to go to Asia in 2014, I wanted to go to Japan but chose Korea instead due to being placed in a city instead of the rural areas (which was a good experience). I still might go to Japan since my dad liked it so much and he doesn't like anything! lol.
Living in Japan as Black is WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY MORE BETTER Rather than in South Korea i would never forget my Experience in Seoul
what happened ?
(if u don’t mind speaking about it ofc)
Yeah what happened
I've never been to either country but based what my cousin told me S.Korea isn't good for black people. For me it's just Japan or Taiwan that's it.
Is South Korea still making videos to lower Japan?
Please add Japanese captions! Doing so will allow Japan-natives who come across the video to hear from another perspective.
I visited Japan frequently when I lived in Korea a couple of years ago. Overall, I had good experiences there (and I visited 7 cities in Japan), but the two bad experiences (occurring due to my race) I had in Japan both happened in Osaka. One of those experiences included an old man grabbing me by the wrist trying to take me with him. I had the most polite experiences happen in Kyoto and Tokyo. I had an overall amazing experience in and on the outskirts of Nagoya.
Why he grabbed you by the wrist and can you explain those two experiences?
What happened
Osaka is full of anti foreigner
As long as they learn and abide by the societal rules and can speak some Japanese, black people should be fine in Tokyo. I've lived in Tokyo twice (soon to be three times), and they were some of the best experiences of my life. Black people aren't specifically looked down upon in the same way as they are in the west (and, from what I've heard, several other Asian countries). People will stare sometimes, but people stare at foreigners in general in Japan, and this is much less common in Tokyo than in other regions. There's no significant cultural baggage there in terms of negative stereotypes about black people, which is honestly refreshing.
Thanks for this comment. I've been quite anxious about how I will fare in Tokyo as a black person pertaining to my skin colour. I'm happy you had positive experiences there.
Same goes for asians in America/Canada
Woah I'm early
But damn all these people have lived in Japan for quite a long time
That's what I'm noticing
Yeah, thats quiet interesting. As a native I don’t wish to see more and more foreigners coming here and setting, as japan is a pretty peaceful country and outside influence will most likely disturb that.
@@渡辺春樹-z7x I understand that tbh
@@渡辺春樹-z7x A peaceful country which killed millions of people in WWII？
@@quasar7055 that’s the past, they are rather peaceful people now. But I don’t agree with that person’s comment either about not having people outside of Japan not stay there.
Made in Korea😂😂😂
Lived in Japan for 2 years and loved it. I don’t recall experiencing racism (I’m a black woman) most things I experienced my white friends did to.
Because you live in reality. The people interviewed are the kind to be rude to someone and when that person dislikes them it will be because they are black,not their poor attitude.
@@sukmidri except u don’t know that so don’t just assume that. Black people face racism and it happens in Japan too, they don’t have to lie ab it bc it happens
@@sukmidri you don’t know these people. I’m a relatively quiet and reserved black person but some have been rude to me for it. We know what we experience on the most part some people like yourself seem to not understand sadly... I hope I can explain to you.
@@sukmidri Anecdotic facts aren't reality. Just anecdote... You can't based reality on it. At the end is just a perspective. Japanese lack of awareness is understandable since they want to be part of the 'herd'. Drone hive mentality.
@@sukmidri
shut up
Great interview. Very informative. But like others who have commented on here, you have overlooked Japanese black people. Let's hear from them, too.
They do street interviews, stopping people to talk to them. They probably haven't run into Black Japanese people on the street.
@@Mwoods2272 These interviews were actually scheduled.
That's a very different perspective. This is about Black foreigners. Japanese people who have black heritage would be an interesting, separate video.
What I'm getting from these videos. The difference with say European countries or America, it stems from Hatred, but from these Asian countries it stems from curiosity/ignorance. In many cases it might not necessarily even be skin, it might be the fact that they're foreigners.
Dark skin is beautiful! ✊🏽 I just want to say please be proud of your skin. 🙏🏾
I wish I had dark skin. Bright color clothes just look boring on me. Need more tone in my skin to get the color to pop!
@@CourtneySchwartz what a silly complaint
As a Japanese,How contrived this interview is, even though she is not Japanese to begin with.😂😂
We don't discriminate against people because they are black, but we consider people who speak a language that is not Japanese to be foreigners. I dislike the way this interview was conducted, with the assumption that there is a stereotype because she is black.
The Japanese are a mono-ethnic nation, so they see foreigners and consider them "rare.
Recently, though, we have more and more opportunities to come into contact with people from other countries.
It's easy to link this to discrimination, but I'd like you to consider these things.
Loved all the natural hair!
1:10 This guy seems like such a great person to hang around. His style is on point, and the color of his hair is brilliant.
Being from the Caribbean where I don't have to deal with those problems, I must say to all my melanin family in Japan to stay strong, keep your head up high and be proud in the skin that you are in
I don't understand why anyone would want to live in a place they don't like you. Smh
@@uvwxyzero Because it's about having enough self respect to live where u want to live, despite others ignorant opinions. You can't let your skin stop you especially if you're black. Not gonna be restricted on living location whilst other skin tones go to live where they want.
🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
The word 'ignorance' frapped me. Explains it well
“I liked the women “ that didn’t sit right for anything
It's sad
Definitely didn’t. Sounds like a fetish
i thought it was just me!
I mean.....women also exist in Japan.....hes straight or has an interest in women at the very least. Chill out.
She’s a fighter nurp that’s fetishizing Asian women😨
The Mexican girl claiming black bc her ancestors are black needs to be protected at all costs
as well as all the other Black people.
Your comment is actually problematic if you think about it but go on.Also, I think Black in Korea had a Mexican girl, not this one.
@@4minute60 how is it problematic? They just know their history
Wrong video.
These “they needs to be protected at all costs” comments are so dumb and cringe wtf just stop this bs
Why is the video not translated into Japanese? It is important that they watch the video ...
So somebody once told me that being black in Japan is kinda like I dunno how to explain it but she told me that they’ll look at you some sort of way or take pictures of you without your consent or sometimes even come up and touch you and that kinda ruined my feeling of wanting to go to Japan but now I just don’t care if they did it or not I’d just like to be there
And just imagine all the Japanese that come to America on holiday. Go to any American university---tons of Asian students, so why havenßt they gone back to their country and spread the word that black people are indeed American?
Not true my friend is black and she loved Japan she experienced no racism Exocet for positive Interactions
Nobody cares.
Especially appreciate the comment about the elders. 😊
Always wanted to visit Japan. Hoping things will eventually get better in the meantime before I can make it over.
brother I could not recommend it enough. Will change your life in so many ways. Don't hesitate. Hope you visit soon. Do a lot of research and take advantage of every second there. Pay attention to every amazing detail.
Felt the same once upon a time....
Just a tip, before going to Japan, I think it is a must for you to learn the basic etiquettes, such as taking off your shoes before entering someone’s house and etc.
reality of today's world is that looks matter . Don't know why when people see advertisement of beauty products or cream then they don't feel offended . Technical term for this is eugenies . Racism is a very very big problem Specially in developed countries . Disclaimer I don't promote racism I am myself against it . change of complexion is only possible before birth . No fairness cream can change it . Yah have to take cell from white people white men and white women and use IVF aur ICSI injection . But people should come forward to donate their cells . We. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏sry for anything I do not want to offend any one . Read the disclaimer carefully I do not want to promote racism . But it shows double standard of people that they don't go against fairness creams and fairness treatment . Especially when rich influential people promot it . Now they are having problem with this . How hypocrite some people are . At that time they forgot racism
Disclaimer I don't promote racism fairness creams and treatment promote it but everywhere all people remain silent at that point. But they will have problem against me .
The bans been lifted i believe
Will always support this channel💕
So in general: Being a Black Individual in Japan is a 7/10. It’s kind of the same as Korea but it is more informative about the topics talked about in both videos. Disclaimer: Japan is a not a horrible country to live in, its some what amazing, this is just what I got from the video as a black person. Everyone is open to have their opinion but I just don’t feel as comfortable as I would want to be.
Being black too, then you've never seen the vid of the black japanese girl I guess. Being bullied by everyone especially old people around her and her japanese mother trying not to see it. Very sad.
Tell them that dark people are KISSED by the sun, we don't burn in the sun!
Some people in the comments are too quick to judge some of these people experience. I'm pretty sure when you deal with this on a daily basis some things can start to bother you. And that's completely okay you make the best of your time there. If they hated that much they would leave they are allowed to be annoyed sometime.
I understand but having them complain isn’t a great look on japan, even if there is some truth to it. In the end we come from very different cultures so there is bound to be some cultural conflict, Which is why our government should be more strict on foreigners stay in japan, that way they don’t over stay here and influence our country in the longterm.
@@渡辺春樹-z7x so what are you saying is that every country should be isolated so there wouldn't be any influence
How come I didn't see this comment on the same video of Black people in Korea? Comments from black people under the Korean version were very harsh towards Korea/Koreans.
@@渡辺春樹-z7x Lmfao! Cry me a river dude. Japan is one of the most racist countries in the world. Over 98% homogenous.
A lot of hate from the same few people, looks like they have a personal gripe and went looking for an opportunity to vent.
I don't think any of the interviewees seemed annoyed at all. Maybe they had been once long ago, but they have all obviously come to an understanding of it all and are not holding any grudges.
I don't get why a few people are seeing it as 'complaining' when they're literally just answering questions on this specific topic (and not even saying anything in an angry way). I guess they were supposed to lie and cover it up? I don't think that's the point of these videos.
The brother in red, talking about shaping the future to school children made a very matured and wise comment. Am really impressed by him
I’d rather meet these people in person so we could all hangout
as a black person it’s hard to fit in no matter what
I hope you don’t feel that way please come to Australia Melbourne ways we are very multi cultural ❤️❤️
@@zzzzzzzz9980 I’d love to myself one day. The snakes and spiders sound terrifying though lol
@@GreyZuma nah they chill as
I feel like it too
Im feeling this right now and my god it sucks….i hate how people take skin color so seriously it shouldn’t matter I didn’t ask to be born like this!
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It’s crazy asf to see somebody from Brunswick in this video, me being from there and contemplating living in Japan 😭
Kingsland here!
Savannah, Georgia here
@@SIrby-km2ve my folks! ❤️
@@ruralpolis220 912 stand up!
I have lived in Japan for 4 years and felt more at home there than I ever have in America. I can’t wait to finish my 20 years in navy and I will return to live. For I the next 6 yrs I will settle for visiting.
Thank you for your service in the navy.
@@LivenSixtyFive Np, it’s my pleasure.
Are you black?
are u black but i want to go for 12th bday next year cause it will be cold and fun but will pepole like be rude to u or like give u stuf cuz u blacj
@@aninrio-c9g hi thanks for your questions. Japanese are very courteous, nice and helpful. Learn a few basics like how to say hello, thanks and if you need a restroom ask for toilet. From my experience; No one will bother you because of your skin color. They may stare but only out of curiosity. Have fun and don’t be too loud, most if not all Japanese are quiet in public spaces. Oh and keep your cell ringer on silent mode. ✌🏽
The French Black woman: i am not the same as Africans and Black Americans. I am different.
ME: But you still BLACK
Yep... I was thinking the same thing
They don't know that at first glance 😅
Her experience in France as a black women would be different from if she was black in America or in Africa. She didn’t lie.
@@eldritchdollShe was speaking from " I am lightskin people think I am Indian". Just because a Black person is from France doesn't mean they wouldn't experience racism in an Asian country. There are plenty of lightskin Black Americans who receive better treatment, but you still Black. Being from France doesn't mean anything to Asians if you Black. They had Black lives matter in Paris, which means they have race issues.
@@BronzeSista Black are not the same. Wake up honey only American think that. African hate each other’s, I don’t like Nigerian personally
The feels when the teacher spoke about shaping the future and when the young lady got her back washed by the elderly T.T The comparison between American police and Japanese police was disturbing and funny (merely because of the huge difference) at the same time.
Unrelated but that Genshin Billboard in the background caught my eye lol
RIGHT?!
WAIT I DIDNT EVEN NOTICE TILL NOW-
I'm Filipino Japanese. We never discriminate on color. They might want their skin lighter for physical reasons because it was stuck in their mind that lighter is prettier, but not to judge a person as to how they're raised or automatically tell who's bad or not. He is right. Not racist, but ignorance. When i came to America and find out how people judge a person based on color, i was shocked. I find it shallow minded.
This was beautiful! Thanks!
Did you know that there are many troubles caused by foreigners? Since coming to Japan, there have been many incidents of noise, voyeurism, vandalism, and theft. Still, Japanese should not discriminate against foreigners! Don't just say convenient things. Japanese people who don't get angry are too kind. If this happened in any other country, please go back to your country! It is said. If you don't like Japan, stay in your country for the rest of your life.
People in Japan are unaware of existence of other race ....
they are so lucky
@@cottoncandykawaii2673 how
@@cottoncandykawaii2673 indeed
@@cottoncandykawaii2673 I don’t understand how but ok
@@proaofoodf9424 fax
PLEASE PUT JAPANESE SUBTITILES! 日本語の字幕を入れてください!
prejudice is ignorance . . .racism is injustice
Coming up with your own definitions now huh
the first black man to go to japan was in 1579 and he died there as a samurai in 1582, his name was yasuke.
When I lived in Japan, many black people I knew from the US said they would never go back to the states unless it was to see family. Many of them were happy there, had families and some I knew even opened their own English school or IT business.
It’s not that Japan treats them well, it’s just that Japan leaves them alone, which is preferable to being hated on
@@noticemesenpai69 Yes and no. I think compared to the other major Asian countries Japan is genuinely the nicest. Some of the people I knew had worked in both China and S. Korea and they said Japan had more genuinely friendly people. Yeah and Japanese people tend to mind their own business, especially when it comes to foreigners.
@@brianc21324 where’s the no part?
@@noticemesenpai69 Where you said the Japanese don't treat them well. Obviously there's going to be exceptions anywhere but for the most part (and from what I've been told from the black people I knew living in Japan) they've usually been met with genuine kindness. After a while living in Japan you can pretty much tell which Japanese people are acting fake friendly around you and the sincere ones. One of the guys at my job said some of his coworkers cried when they learned he was going to visit his family in America. They told him to be careful and even their homeroom teacher (main English teacher) gave him gifts to take home with him without him asking. Some Japanese treat all foreigners in a similar way, but regardless of skin color usually they'll just lump you as the American foreigner. It really just depends on the person.
It's just a whole different vibe in Japan. Usually it's just mellow. However, I did hear people's worst experiences where either from China or some remote places in Europe.
Oh wow I’m kinda early! I always wanted to go to Japan but I’m still a bit young to travel by myself :(
Same but mine is because of financial problems
Disclaimer -I want to say that I don't promote racism I am myself against it . change of complexion is only possible before birth . No fairness cream can change it . Yah have to take cell from white people white men and white women and use IVF aur ICSI injection . But people should come forward to donate their cells . We can totally end racism by donating cells . Taking cells from white men in plastic syringe will have only 50% chance . Is only possible before birth .if Someone Bad about it then I sincerely apologize for it . Very sorry if I hurt your feelings .. hypocrisy of people that time no 1 complaints about racism but now they will why .
My dream is marry a japanese girl but my regional restrictions
Ok
You better go, it's worth it.
I am an Indian and have a brown skin but I love my skin colour because that's the way how I am:)
Same
You will not marry a dark skin girl anyways .
Sudhanshu, dark and lovely, stay proud
@@vasdgod gotem
It's interesting to see this, I lived in the Japanese countryside for a while, both in the south and in the north for a couple of years. I have had the children screaming at you experience mainly in China where I am now, but in Japan, I have had children pull me over to politely whisper to not humiliate me in front of others and ask me why I was Black. The people not sitting next to you on the train, and refusal of housing seems to happen to every foreigner as well. The other things are crazy like denying bank accounts because of skin color, I never heard of it but it's super sad to hear that happened. Sometimes there are understandable reasons as to why things happen, and sometimes we need to make people aware of why certain things are unacceptable. But overall, my experience in Japan was overwhelmingly positive, more than China and more than the US.
10:01 when the little 🚫 popped over sis head when she was talking about being followed and groped i was like 😭 this feels like the universe saying “that ain’t right”
I was reading this at that exact moment......
The face the guy made at 8:01 😂😂😂😂 i made the same exact face with him lmaoooo
I don't know what it is like to live as a black woman in Japan, but I do know what it is like to live as a half black woman. I am half Jamaican, half white British. I have never experienced discrimination due to that, but have due to just being a foreigner in general. My daughter is now a quarter black, quarter white and half Japanese. She clearly does not look fully Japanese so I am terrified she will be bullied or singled out at school etc in the future.
Hopefully, this doesn't happen. Believe me, racial bullying is quite common in the west as well. Sometimes it is over the top with immense violence. I'm going to bet that even if it does happen, it won't be bad as the situations in the west.
Are you planning on staying in Japan permanently?
@@MoPoppins Her daughter will work 18 hours a day if she does so
@@MoPoppins probably, my husband doesn't speak English and our lives are all set here.
You can enroll your child in an international school here in Tokyo.
Please add Japanese subtitles so people that speak Japanese if you want to actually inform people
WINNIEさんはどこの国出身ですか？貴方には日本人への人種差別的なヘイトを感じます。実際、私もアフリカ系の友人はいるし、彼らは「日本では差別は少ない」と言っています。もちろん、日本に差別は全くなくはないけれど、欧米や他のアジアに比べ、ずっと穏やかなものです。
korean of course, the same as all other reporters in this channel
@@user-hg8cl1of8i Asian Bossは本拠が「Korea」にあります。韓国人は日本人を強烈にヘイトし、差別します。儒教国の中国と韓国は、周辺国を自分たちより劣った存在と蔑視します。アフリカ系への差別も、日本より韓国のほうが強いです。
@@user-hg8cl1of8i この動画こそが真実です。Asian Bossは「日本は差別が強い国」と描こうとし、それこそが人種差別主義です。
Living While Black, In Japan | All Things Considered | NPR
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So Happy to see my West Indies people in this video!
The Olympics is supposed to be about showcasing athletics at the highest level, not about voicing your political opinions. It doesn't matter which side of the fence you happen to fall on with a particular issue, it should be kept out of the sphere of athletics. Not only is it unfair for the athletes involved, but it's also a distraction for the viewers because it takes away the spotlight from the purpose of the event.
I thought the question was very, very misleading. She made it sound like BLM specifically was targeted by the IOC, when, in fact, they banned ALL forms of political speech/symbols.
It’s kinda sad that racism became a political thing cause it has nothing to do with politics. There’s already racism against blacks in the olympics and that hasn’t stopped.
The lady said it best - why is BLM "political"? People having equal human rights should NOT be a "political" or "controversial" issue.
I'm Japanese I love and admire Black Americans 🇺🇸❤️🇯🇵 They created many modern music and dances (Bebop, Boogie-woogie, Blues, Deep house ,Disco, Doo-wop, Free jazz, Funk, Gospel music, Jazz, Jive, New jack swing, Ragtime,Hip hop, House music, Rhythm and blues, Rock and roll,Soul, Swing jazz, Techno, Zydeco) Black Americans are amazing👊💯🇺🇸
The American contribution to 20th Century music is incalculable in range and influence. Without even taking into account any subsequent offshoot genres, any nation would be proud to have come up with jazz, blues, country, rock ‘n’ roll, soul, hip hop, or techno on its own. United States did ’em all! They are the genesis of all modern music, without which there would be very little worth dancing to in the world. And United States is astonishing at the Broadway musical too. Other countries’ve had their moments but only because United States gave us all such an astonishing boost.
Whats it like to be a foreigner in Japan:
Me Who visited Japan twice with family, Well there were some awkward situations where we ask for directions in English
😂
There's a scary amount of hateful comments to this video.
Welcome to the world....they really scared and hateful of us black folk for some reason....it's been that way for a while now....it's really tiresome.
Unfortunately, it’s the internet. There are trolls and hateful people who get off on racism and bringing people down.
@@nobodyexceptme7794 No ones hateful of you here, but you and other foreigners bring your ideology and culture with you when you travel. Thing is we don’t need it, we have a way our society works and foreign influence works to change that. Best way to not let japan be changed by the western world is to be strict on immigration. Those that have been here for around a decade in my opinion have been here for too long.
Yes I was thinking the same thing
for a good reason.
please go back to your country
I was a bit shocked listening a guy who said that people was asking him if he is drty. WTF??
But I am not surprised. Yesterday on the train from Kyoto station to Nara two younger black women came. It was a terrible crowed. A Japanese man standing next to me started to “sigh” and talking to himself loud enough that I heard him. Showing a disscomfort looking at those black women. I felt how nervous he was. I was very angry. I mean it is disscurtesy. It was ackward to me to. Because he was clearly nervous to be so close to other colour skin people. I myself am white European.
Shut up, no one cares you coming to my country and now you cry about racism?
1:09 I. NEED. THOSE SUNGLASSES. Bro, hook me up with a link pls :(
Edit: GOT EM BOIS
Just appreciate them, find your own swag 😎
Lol
More sunglasses on my channel lol
Yup I see black skins glow in Asia 🕊
That was a great comment about the difference in challenges. The US, racism is built into the infrastructure and contributes to the challenges in advancement where in other countries racism is more related to ignorance and I don't know if I would call it racism. I know it is far less overt than in the US.
how is it less overt when they talk about how you can be denied bank accounts, housing, and jobs because you are black? In Korea and Japan they will flat out tell you to your face we don't hire black people.
An Afro latino in an Asian country … I love that 😂
"Getting drugs here is a bit more hard" i had to replay that lmao she bold bold
I think she meant to say getting jobs
she said finding jobs
Is there a time stamp
My very black sons want to move to Japan…they are small now and they are so obsessed with Anime…I sent them this video
@@lavinavi5336 nah they need to know soon about reality of world .. discouraging them from being ignorant is fine... japan is not anime world they see in shows...the sooner they understand the better
@@Mr.Eminem it is not even real. Most things in this video is IMPOSSIBLE to happen as no one in Japan even knows black people(nor white people) this well. This channel is run by korean, which 100% of people are living just to digrade Japan. If you see the titles of past videos on this channel you can clearly notice that almost all regarding Japan are negative and those of korean are always positive. Video's obviously fabricated as well, if you just ask anyone who have lived in japan whether it can be real or not.
So many beautiful black people. Much respect to Asian Boss and the interviewees for taking on this topic and representing the (black) foreigner experience in Japan well. This is some of your best work. 14:15 - Proud to be part of shaping Japan's future.
1:04 Another Jamaican! Awesome! I was listening to his accent and said to myself, "Da bredda yah soun like wash Jamaican"
There are many comments here who says that "foreigners should go back to their countries" and "Why are you complaining you are in Japan". I don't think you all understood the interview. They are speaking facts and sharing their good and bad experience I don't see it as complaining. I also didn't want many foreigners in my country because I'm afraid that my culture might die but I'm fine with them as long as they are respectful, understanding and kind hearted. I think Asian Boss included the BLM because it suits the people they are interviewing with it and wanted to know their opinions about it. We, also need to accept change whether we like it or not.
I watch often asian boss. Japan is a peaceful country.
Some of y'all in the comments act like black are the only foriegners in japan hello japan is an asian country so obviously there will be other asians out there as well don't act way too victimized sorry for bursting your bubble
I’m really sorry please don’t hate me