The Black Experience Japan @45:00 This man says it all.. " it's a type of "ism", and they stick together as We Should...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" (.. Worldwide..!!!) And " i couldn't come back to usa if i were to leave Japan.." As a Black man from france, who lived abroad for many years, coming back here has been a Totally Negative "return to the source", as living in USA (as surprisingly as it may sound..!!) was a better experience than my birthplace, And living in England too was also a better experience..!! So, I completely understand what the Brother says..! Also i was So glad to see these bubbly, lively, Beautiful ladies with their Natural hair, unlike the Ridiculous/laughable, wigs horrors we see in france and usa..! (On the ladies note) I Personally find japanese women, very attractive, Super cute and funny in their demeanors, I'm old now and without a penny, but if well off enough, i would love to come to Japan and experience the life there.., and maybe fall in love ..😉..! As for The negatives, Black Women/Men, experiences there, do not seems as bad as in Europe or USA.. Anyways, Thank You, for a Great, in depth video..(maybe make some more of them, with Honest interviews of the locals..), Hope you enjoy life there, You All are Ambassadors of who we are and can be, paving the road for the future generations of Us, making this World a Smaller/Bigger, Better place..! Love to All of you, from France..!
I was almost sobbing when the guy from Brooklyn said, “It’s so safe here and there’s no policemen trying to shoot us or no brothers trying to kill someone. It’s been like a therapy, not hearing sirens and not someone being shot.” Thank you for creating this video. I live in New York for more than 30 years and this video made me homesick.
Mr. Ranzo, I read all these comments. Some were not easy. You were so diplomatic with your responses...you should be working at the UN. I appreciate you taking the high road when others are purposely avoiding it.
The Jamaican guy as well as others are awesome. I wanna be their friend. There so kind in the way they try to be understanding of people. They seem to realize that sometimes what could be perceived as racist is just not being familiar. Being nervous due to a lack of experience with black people.
This was really well done. I learned alot. Even though I'm not interested in living in Japan, it was really neat as an African American to hear the experiences of Black people over the diaspora speak about their experience in Japan. It opened my mind to consider being more open to others and more open to experiencing new things even though I'm here in the U.S.
For each person the experience is differentiated. Our journey is not easy but it’s how you as an individual make the best of it. In the past we were travelers and today we still are. The experience is priceless.
Thank you so much for making this video. As a mixed African American woman I searching for as many references as possible to prep me for my move this March. I’ve visit and even stayed for a few months but never lived and worked. This will be a new journey and experience for me. I think I’ve gotten use to the stares. Hahaha
+SAMU T That's awesome. I trust it'll be a wonderful experience! All the best. We will be uploading weekly videos on the various aspects of the black experience in Japan, so stay tuned.
12:45 I work at a Japanese public school and got almost the same card, haha. It basically said, I was afraid when I first met you because you are black. But, you turned out to be so nice etc... It was funny because I couldn't read Japanese when I first came to Japan. Now, being able to read Japanese after a couple years, I go back and look at my old cards I received and read that and am like, "haha, the hell is this?!" I appreciated their honesty. It was funny
+blackcat7k Thank you and you're welcome. Our mission is to share the totality of the black experience in Japan. So there are a lot more videos to come.
I think we Japanese should get involved with foreigners more positively. Most of us have never involved with foreigners except assistant English teacher of public school,so many Japanese be shy facing foreigners.
Very well put together and well edited. I watch a lot of these types of videos on Japan and I appreciate your work on this. I found it to be very informative! I especially like the comment the one guy said comparing the positives and negatives of living in Japan in comparison to other places in Asia like China or Korea. This gave me a more realistic idea of what's its like to live there in Japan for various kinds of black people. You all rock! Thanks!
Thank you Ranzo for creating this documentary and your blogs. I never knew what it was like in Japan other than what I've seen in movies. I am now learning so much through your experience and the experiences of others. I never had plans to visit Japan butthanks to you I'm adding it to my bucket list. Please continue share
You're welcome Shirley. Very happy that the content that I share has impacted you the way that it did. Thank you for sharing that and for joining me on this adventure.
I live in Ibaraki where I play volleyball, and I have had similar things happen to me. I have been in Japan for a year and a half and I think my teammates are still in awe of me on the daily. I think sometimes I love all of the touching and hands through my hair and commenting on my style and how different I am from them. Other times it can get overwhelming. I really have to always think there motives are positive and I am the first African American that they have ever interacted with on such an intimate level. I have found the longer that I am here the more they treat me like one of there own.
dude in the bars was the best he was swagged out and he was the only one talking about business and not teaching the dude with the radio shows from NY was cool too
The comment by the Brooklyn Tokyo owner..."coming to Japan has been like therapy for me... not having to hear constant sirens or seeing shrines from where ppl have been shot." that simple way of living that seems to be so elusive in America largely for minorities smh...but i don't blame him for saying it. Heck I wanna live there.
That was such a good documentary! Thank you all for sharing your experiences, clearing after watching a 50 minutes documentary you know I would love to visit again or possibly live in Japan. My experience was very positive but I only went for a week.
Wow this opened my eyes a whole lot me and friend want to come visit and even live in japan so this help me a whole lot man . coming from the bahamas and black this will be a total life changer
We are so blessed to let our fingers do the walking on our you tube channel of positive experiences from our country to another... We are more alike than we think as humans...
Hi, I'm a Japanese. Although my listenning skill is worst, but I wanna know about told about. *Could someone give me summary of the video?* I like black people!!!!!!!
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Basically they find Japan very secure to black people. Must of them had suffer some kind of discrimination, but it felt like it was because they looked different and japanese`s people are not used to it than anything else. Some japanese are very friendly and some are not. They are annoyed by some japanese behavior towards than like stare or not sit next to them on train and stuff like that.
Caroline Evans they are speaking about their experiences with their decision to go to Japan. Some is from personal experience with friends, job opportunity, and just curiosity with the Japanese culture that they fell in love with.
@23:00 Now homegirl is realistic about being black in Japan. Everybody else of color from different colors/cultures are clueless and just happy to get attention and being touched. This woman is on point because she comes from America and get it. Glad she is able to maintain her dignity.
lol, the scene where Jordan describes the puzzled kid looking reminded me somehow on myself. I'm german and back in the 80's when I was still a small child, my older brother brought along a refugee from Mosambique who happened to stay at my parents place for a few months. He was a realy nice guy and the first black person I ever met personally. We couldn't speak to each other, since he only spoke languages I wasn't capable at the time, but he played a lot with me. I was allways curious about his colour and totally fascinated that his inner hands were somehow lighter black then the rest and sure gave him a lot of starring and touching. And since I was a child i wouldn't call it racism, it just was curiousity. So, one of my early childhood memories is about him and he made an impact in my live. Later I wanted to know why someone has to flee from Mosambique and tried to learn a little more about african and black history, mainly because of him. So, if he left the same impact on this little girl i'd consider it a good thing if she may ends up being interested in other parts of the world. I'm interested in japanese culture nowadays too, so thanx for showing me this aspect of living there.
Great information! My son is very interested in all things Japanese, has been seeking to learn the language (so far, hasn’t been able to get a class), and he’s finishing his junior year in college now... I’ve forwarded this vid and channel to him!
If he's trying to learn Japanese there are some great apps like Duolingo or Busuu. Busuu let's native speakers grade your progress, so if you have reserved feelings about your son talking to strangers I don't recommend it plus it's not free.
OH MY GOD! That's Jordan isn't he? We hung out a while ago and he told me a lot of things about Jamaica! We see each other every morning when i go to school and he goes to work! haha and the opening secene looked super familier and i noticed That's Hachioji ,where i live 😂
With "O Happy Day" on Sister Act 2 having hit it big in Japan and resulting in Gospel choirs popping up all over Japan, both in churches and other forums, I find it opens doors for some black people to travel around doing that genre of music and interact with people who might not otherwise know any black people. 1 of the guys I know who comes and tours around and does Gospel music workshops is Ray Sidney and some of his workshops even happen in schools. 1 of the members of our choir who is an elementary teacher works under a principal who has welcomed him into the school twice now to do workshops for the gr. 3 students to give them a fun experience with En. before the amount of En. exposure they have increases in gr. 4. A few of our other members have tagged along as helpers (the rest of us in our portion of the choir aren't black and most are Japanese), so I've gotten to see this for myself. This teacher introduces him by going over a brief explanation of African American history in reference to the black Gospel roots and then hands it over to Ray and Junko (she translates as needed). The kids and staff both enjoy it and it's a very positive experience. I stand there happy that these kids are getting an early positive view of and experience with a black person which I hope will shape their view of black people in a good way. Being aware of how Eugenics shaped some views of black people in the older generations here in Japan, I'm glad these kids get a chance to have a more positive view of black people early on. We need more of that. I know a few others who are known to travel around a bit in Japan doing workshops of various sorts. They each have their own kinds of experiences here.
@@TheBlackExJp This event may be sold out by now: facebook.com/ruchira.jp/photos/a.1671212663136218/2259557557635056/?type=3&theater However, if you go onto www.hgfjapan.com, you can potentially find out when the next workshops, concerts, etc. will be happening. Ray flies back to the States tonight or tomorrow and then off to another place after that. He travels all over. Should be back in Japan some time next May and June. Hopefully, we'll get the Hoopers again next June as well. Lovely people. Hoopers had other things happening this year and didn't come this year, but they're usually in Japan for our national joint concert in late Jn. or early Jl. and for a few weeks leading up to that when they travel around doing workshops. You can look up John Lucas Barrett on RUclips and possibly his website since he lives in Japan and performs in various contexts, both on tv and off. I know some black ALTs scattered around the country with different experiences and could maybe see if any of them are willing to share that with you. Different people have different attitudes from person to person on the whole. With the Hoopers not here this year, Ray's band, Firm Soundation, wound up coming to join us for the big concert and also some other performances they did themselves and that was pretty rad. You can find their FB page easily enough. They often perform at the House of Blues in Anaheim and when Ray's away, sometimes they get others to fill in for him.
It shows how much the internet is important for a very different form of education. Races, culture need to mix more. I remember before 1980 we took in the old news about race and cultures. Yes, the internet has broken government propaganda about nations, races, and cultures.
THX U..I've learn so much...As a black man in Los Angeles,CA...I would like to know about the ease of apartment/condo renting..Also, areas of Tokyo where many black people are socializing and mingling with the local..
Generally, when it comes to apartment rental as a foreigner, you are required to have a Japanese guarantor. Not to worry, there are guarantor companies that will help you to fulfill this requirement. There are a number of places that you can socialize in Tokyo.
It's interesting that lots of black people who go to different countries say that "they feel safe". Would they be able to say that for their own country?
It is not that it is imteresting but a fact and real I am from Trinidad and visited Thailand and stayed there for a while with my Thai friend and it is also so much safer than Trinidad and the Caribbean no security seen protecting businesses round the clock no violence and robberies in the streets on the Old White Expats and so it is so much harder to live in Trinidad and I am also a World TRaveller Asian is really Nice and the People dont bother you and are very respectful and Polite and not noisy and shouting as such Just Great.
Sadly, not in America. I love the beauty of the lands across America and would love to see it all. Unfortunately, at times I'm hesitant to venture into certain states and cities because I feel that I would not be welcomed there and that trouble might ensue. However, I do try to remind myself that God created this world and it all belongs to Him and as I am his daughter, I am free to roam around it. I say, "the world is my backyard", and if He allows me to go, I go and I do my best to traverse it in love.
I am black and I love Japanese culture and the gentleness and deep intellect of the people..I've never been to Japan but would love to visit someday...I'm just hoping and praying that those of my people who choose to live in Japan do not carry some of the bad aspects of our race to Japan to ruin our image there as well. . Aspects that we are known for such as being violent and aggressive.. dishonest promiscuous and having babies with multiple partners that we don't take care of..
I love this video! I agree with all these young people and I am proud that Japan and Japanese people are beautiful but flawed like every where in the world. Homogeneous is the key to racism and ignorance, the more people mix cultures and integrate the better off we all will be! Thank you for posting this video. 👍
Just stumbled upon this video and I'm so intrigued. It makes me curious about visiting Japan and other countries for that matter. I will keep in mind that you have to keep an open mind and acknowledge that it's could simply be some lack of knowledge about my blackness and not necessarily racism. Growing up in America my whole life I am aware of racism when it arise, but I will do my best to not be so offended about others lack of understanding when I decide to travel.
Really enjoyed watching this video, not only because there are "Blacks" speaking about what it's like living and working in Japan, but because it Educated, Intelligent, Talented, Bold Men & Woman, doing something only Unique people do. Not speaking of people who just visit on Holiday for a few days... NO, NO, No! These are "REAL TROOPERS! These are Black People are not only making a real difference in showing other people and cultures, that Black people are not all bad; Black People have more to offer the world than just being athletes, musicians or as the media would have it, Trouble makers. One important thing that any and all people of color must remember and know is that, when you are bold enough to travel to another country, you are "Representing" not only yourself, you are representing your culture, your color, yourself and most importantly.. You are now an ambassador!
Based on my experience (I live in Asia), Black American men are treated and shown much more respect than Africans. Because of that many African tend to claim to be Americans. Black Americans (specifically black men) are treated and received very well.
Good evening I speak little English, but I have seen that there is little information on this topic in Spanish or at least with subtitles .. could you give me any recommendations?
Hi Pedro, sorry about that man. I’m not sure. I will begin opening up the videos to the community for subtitle submissions. Hopefully, we can get someone to add Spanish 🙏🏿
@@TheBlackExJp The truth would be very good, since it is a little-known subject in Latin America, if my English level were good, I would be happy to translate it. The little I understood about the video I liked a lot, it's a good job
minute 44:12 is the real answer, a country where peace is maintained, knowing and practice peace effectively for learning, as a does sportman, practice to be good at what he does or be the best version of oneself! some day I will learn from them ....
It would be advantageous for you to learn the language. Without it there is a limit to what you will be able to do. But you can get by with basic Japanese proficiency if you have at least one Japanese friend to assist you when needed.
Ok I'm just going to tell you some one so my two oldest son's actually went to China and now they are very powerful and I am still trying to master the English language and I was born English love you and love my boys
This touching hair and skin business is freaking me out. Rather than laugh it off why not rebuke them. It’s 2019 for heaven’s sake. Japan is an international country,
I've always heard that Japanese people are fairly guarded in their conduct when in public, especially in taking care not to offend others. So I find it quite odd that they would approach someone without permission and touch their hair and what not.
These are 3 observations I've made after decades of getting to know Japanese natives... 1 EVERY Japanese person I've met literally worships white merikans and Europeans (I've had many Japanese to tell me straight out that they still believe in Hitler's aryan nonsense) 2 one thing that makes me wonder how anyone wants to live there is how deeply ingrained 'rape fetishes' seem to be in Japanese culture 3 japan serms the same as merika. They want black people to entertain them or style their hair, etc. But you're not welcome to a house in their neighborhood and they sure as hell don't want you anywhere near their sisters or daughters. Just putting my two cents out there...
Yeah and a Asian in Africa and the Middle East will encounter the same, stop playing victim here. And just accept not everyone likes you or is forced to like another. Some cultures are just different, respect them and stay where ur from, dont expect people to be forced into thinking something. In any way
SENORRUMPEL KOLK Asians have more power in Africa than many black Africans. And Asians are and have NEVER been treated as inferior human beings in Africa or the Middle East. That is a fact, not an opinion. Try to bring truth and intellect to the conversation.
@@areguapiri thats not a fact. I lived in Saudia Arabia and Asians who entered that country were treated as slaves. There is even an interview on this channel with an Zambian gentleman who is half Japanese treated like he doesnt belong in Zambia because he didnt look like the rest of the natives. It doesnt matter what colour you are, if you go to a country where you are the minority or different people will look, they will ask questions. That isnt racist, thats curiosity. Rather they learn then kick you out.
The problem is that it wasn't Hitler that made the Aryan nonsense it was American scientists that pushed eugenics. He just just picked up what they were selling and used it to his advantage. All of those dudes got name changes and made the US a new home.
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This man says it all..
" it's a type of "ism", and they stick together as We Should...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" (.. Worldwide..!!!)
And " i couldn't come back to usa if i were to leave Japan.."
As a Black man from france, who lived abroad for many years, coming back here has been a Totally Negative "return to the source", as living in USA (as surprisingly as it may sound..!!) was a better experience than my birthplace, And living in England too was also a better experience..!!
So, I completely understand what the Brother says..!
Also i was So glad to see these bubbly, lively, Beautiful ladies with their Natural hair, unlike the Ridiculous/laughable, wigs horrors we see in france and usa..!
(On the ladies note) I Personally find japanese women, very attractive, Super cute and funny in their demeanors, I'm old now and without a penny, but if well off enough, i would love to come to Japan and experience the life there.., and maybe fall in love ..😉..!
As for The negatives, Black Women/Men, experiences there, do not seems as bad as in Europe or USA..
Anyways, Thank You, for a Great, in depth video..(maybe make some more of them, with Honest interviews of the locals..), Hope you enjoy life there, You All are Ambassadors of who we are and can be, paving the road for the future generations of Us, making this World a Smaller/Bigger, Better place..!
Love to All of you, from France..!
Can you inbox me on here
The good thing is black people are traveling more and now and other people cultures can draw there own impressions . and not Americans media
Exposure is good. Thanks for watching!
OMG! Best comment here. And I can't wait until I start traveling myself.
That is an excellent point.
black people are resilient. we can endure a lot of struggles. we are survivors. not a lot of people could survive this kind of treatment .
yeah man yhu dun know
safer then being black in the states.
That's what many have expressed. Thanks for watching.
Eh pershaps, I was sexually assaulted there, so not so much for me.
@@adriennemccue damn i feel bad for you
@@gracesonmatthew7424 no worries that was long ago
@@adriennemccue I'm sorry as well. That's awful.
I was almost sobbing when the guy from Brooklyn said, “It’s so safe here and there’s no policemen trying to shoot us or no brothers trying to kill someone. It’s been like a therapy, not hearing sirens and not someone being shot.” Thank you for creating this video. I live in New York for more than 30 years and this video made me homesick.
they all look super healthy
It's the good food and the fact that they don't have to fear for their lives every time they encounter a police officer or walk trough a dark alley.
I think we look pretty normal. Thanks for watching!
Mr. Ranzo, I read all these comments. Some were not easy. You were so diplomatic with your responses...you should be working at the UN. I appreciate you taking the high road when others are purposely avoiding it.
Because of this documentary i want to go to Japan now
Thanks for watching! It's worth at least a visit.
Same
Same
I would just like to visit one day . Maybe for a couple months . Great documentary
Thanks for watching Ondrea! Make it happen.
I love how all the Sisters are rocking their natural hair. Most of the youths in my family are in love with Japanese culture.
I just realized that, but it was definitely a beautiful coincidence. Thanks for watching!
@@TheBlackExJp keep up the great job!
The Jamaican guy as well as others are awesome. I wanna be their friend. There so kind in the way they try to be understanding of people. They seem to realize that sometimes what could be perceived as racist is just not being familiar. Being nervous due to a lack of experience with black people.
Thanks for watching!
This was really well done. I learned alot. Even though I'm not interested in living in Japan, it was really neat as an African American to hear the experiences of Black people over the diaspora speak about their experience in Japan. It opened my mind to consider being more open to others and more open to experiencing new things even though I'm here in the U.S.
Very interesting documentary! Very well made! Thanks for making this!
You’re very welcome and thank you.
amazing documentary :D
super quality and sound
smashed the like button :)
Rodi in Japan Thank you Rodi! 🙏
For each person the experience is differentiated.
Our journey is not easy but it’s how you as an individual make the best of it.
In the past we were travelers and today we still are. The experience is priceless.
Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching KenRobert!
Thank you so much for making this video. As a mixed African American woman I searching for as many references as possible to prep me for my move this March. I’ve visit and even stayed for a few months but never lived and worked. This will be a new journey and experience for me. I think I’ve gotten use to the stares. Hahaha
You're welcome and thanks for watching! I hope your experience has been going great so far.
great video, i am also black from australia. i am planning to go study in Japan after senior college :)
+SAMU T That's awesome. I trust it'll be a wonderful experience! All the best. We will be uploading weekly videos on the various aspects of the black experience in Japan, so stay tuned.
12:45 I work at a Japanese public school and got almost the same card, haha. It basically said, I was afraid when I first met you because you are black. But, you turned out to be so nice etc... It was funny because I couldn't read Japanese when I first came to Japan. Now, being able to read Japanese after a couple years, I go back and look at my old cards I received and read that and am like, "haha, the hell is this?!" I appreciated their honesty. It was funny
All things considered, it sounds like a good memory. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching!
The woman in the blue, yas her thoughts and opinions spoke to me and gave me life!
Great documentary. You deserve an Oscar for this. :)
Thank you for the kind words :)
Six of us going to Tokyo on Tuesday cant wait, and thanks for this
You’re welcome! We hope you guys have a great time.
Good job! Thanks for taking the time to make it.
+blackcat7k Thank you and you're welcome. Our mission is to share the totality of the black experience in Japan. So there are a lot more videos to come.
I think we Japanese should get involved with foreigners more positively. Most of us have never involved with foreigners except assistant English teacher of public school,so many Japanese be shy facing foreigners.
That sounds like a great idea. Thanks for watching!
Ya check out America and western Europe . Thank god you dont have weak males running your country into the ground
Yooo this channel is the TRUTH!!
Thank you 🙏
Very well put together and well edited. I watch a lot of these types of videos on Japan and I appreciate your work on this. I found it to be very informative! I especially like the comment the one guy said comparing the positives and negatives of living in Japan in comparison to other places in Asia like China or Korea. This gave me a more realistic idea of what's its like to live there in Japan for various kinds of black people. You all rock! Thanks!
You're welcome Maria! And thank you for watching and for your comment!
Thank you Ranzo for creating this documentary and your blogs. I never knew what it was like in Japan other than what I've seen in movies. I am now learning so much through your experience and the experiences of others. I never had plans to visit Japan butthanks to you I'm adding it to my bucket list. Please continue share
You're welcome Shirley. Very happy that the content that I share has impacted you the way that it did. Thank you for sharing that and for joining me on this adventure.
I live in Ibaraki where I play volleyball, and I have had similar things happen to me. I have been in Japan for a year and a half and I think my teammates are still in awe of me on the daily. I think sometimes I love all of the touching and hands through my hair and commenting on my style and how different I am from them. Other times it can get overwhelming. I really have to always think there motives are positive and I am the first African American that they have ever interacted with on such an intimate level. I have found the longer that I am here the more they treat me like one of there own.
I've a colleague who went to a Philippines village to visit and the same happened.
It is just curiosity rather than racism.
Thanks for watching Cursty! If you'd like to share your story with us, please let us know.
dude in the bars was the best he was swagged out and he was the only one talking about business and not teaching the dude with the radio shows from NY was cool too
Thanks for watching Reginald!
The comment by the Brooklyn Tokyo owner..."coming to Japan has been like therapy for me... not having to hear constant sirens or seeing shrines from where ppl have been shot." that simple way of living that seems to be so elusive in America largely for minorities smh...but i don't blame him for saying it. Heck I wanna live there.
Indeed that comment goes deep. Thanks for watching!
P E, He looks very comfortable and homey in Japan. Guess he had a rough time in the USA where he ounce lived.
Love what you're doing, great stories, authentic voices, seeing Japan through Black eyes has been rewarding. Wonderful, thank you😊
That was such a good documentary! Thank you all for sharing your experiences, clearing after watching a 50 minutes documentary you know I would love to visit again or possibly live in Japan. My experience was very positive but I only went for a week.
Thank you for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Visit again if you can, why not?
My barber on here omg!! Shout to Shop Brooklyn in Tokyo! Best barbershop in Japan.
Thanks for watching man!
Thank you so much for creating this, it has been really informative to me as for a while I've been wanting to teach English in Japan
You’re welcome 🙂
Thank My Brother!! It's Good 👍 To Know That. Tokyo Japan!! Are Beautiful Seeing My Brothers And Sisters There!! Making It. So Kool.
Very interesting video. Glad to see an over all good experience for African Americans in Japan.
Thanks for watching!
Wow this opened my eyes a whole lot me and friend want to come visit and even live in japan so this help me a whole lot man . coming from the bahamas and black this will be a total life changer
Thank you, we’re happy it helped. Do visit, it’s a unique country and so is the experience.
The Black Experience Japan i will ill try for later on in this year
Sounds great. See you around.
Very enlightening video. I have leant a lot about Japan from foreigners perspectives.
We're really happy you found it insightful. Thank you for watching.
We are so blessed to let our fingers do the walking on our you tube channel of positive experiences from our country to another...
We are more alike than we think as humans...
Excellent Video! Experiences expressed from broad-based perspectives! A Positive "How to win in spite of challenge!" 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆
Thanks for watching and for the kind comment, it's appreciated!
5:29 *"Ninjas Samurai and Kung Fu"*
Bruh 😂
Lol! Thanks for watching!
For a long time I thought about living in Japan
Thanks for watching!
Enlightening. Thanks for making this!
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching 🙂🙏
Great production quality! I like how you interviewed people :)
Thank you 🙏
So where are all the black women in japan??
Thanks so much for this video - it was really helpful.
You're welcome! Thank you for watching, glad we could be of some help.
Hi, I'm a Japanese. Although my listenning skill is worst, but I wanna know about told about.
*Could someone give me summary of the video?*
I like black people!!!!!!!
Hi, we're really sorry about that. We will enable the option for subtitle contributions. Hopefully, some bilingual viewers will contribute Japanese subtitles.
I hope so! :)
Basically they find Japan very secure to black people. Must of them had suffer some kind of discrimination, but it felt like it was because they looked different and japanese`s people are not used to it than anything else.
Some japanese are very friendly and some are not.
They are annoyed by some japanese behavior towards than like stare or not sit next to them on train and stuff like that.
Thank you so much!
Caroline Evans they are speaking about their experiences with their decision to go to Japan. Some is from personal experience with friends, job opportunity, and just curiosity with the Japanese culture that they fell in love with.
@23:00 Now homegirl is realistic about being black in Japan. Everybody else of color from different colors/cultures are clueless and just happy to get attention and being touched. This woman is on point because she comes from America and get it. Glad she is able to maintain her dignity.
lol, the scene where Jordan describes the puzzled kid looking reminded me somehow on myself. I'm german and back in the 80's when I was still a small child, my older brother brought along a refugee from Mosambique who happened to stay at my parents place for a few months. He was a realy nice guy and the first black person I ever met personally. We couldn't speak to each other, since he only spoke languages I wasn't capable at the time, but he played a lot with me. I was allways curious about his colour and totally fascinated that his inner hands were somehow lighter black then the rest and sure gave him a lot of starring and touching. And since I was a child i wouldn't call it racism, it just was curiousity. So, one of my early childhood memories is about him and he made an impact in my live. Later I wanted to know why someone has to flee from Mosambique and tried to learn a little more about african and black history, mainly because of him. So, if he left the same impact on this little girl i'd consider it a good thing if she may ends up being interested in other parts of the world. I'm interested in japanese culture nowadays too, so thanx for showing me this aspect of living there.
Thanks for sharing that Kitty and thanks for watching!
Very inspiring.
Great information! My son is very interested in all things Japanese, has been seeking to learn the language (so far, hasn’t been able to get a class), and he’s finishing his junior year in college now... I’ve forwarded this vid and channel to him!
If he's trying to learn Japanese there are some great apps like Duolingo or Busuu. Busuu let's native speakers grade your progress, so if you have reserved feelings about your son talking to strangers I don't recommend it plus it's not free.
Thanks for watching! And all the best to your son!
@@okaminu Thanks for sharing.
OH MY GOD! That's Jordan isn't he? We hung out a while ago and he told me a lot of things about Jamaica! We see each other every morning when i go to school and he goes to work! haha
and the opening secene looked super familier and i noticed That's Hachioji ,where i live 😂
What are the odds? :)
Yuki JapanFries I figured he’s was Jamaican. 😂 Picked up the accent. It’s the Jamaican in me.
This was good !! Thanks for your help
Thanks for watching!
With "O Happy Day" on Sister Act 2 having hit it big in Japan and resulting in Gospel choirs popping up all over Japan, both in churches and other forums, I find it opens doors for some black people to travel around doing that genre of music and interact with people who might not otherwise know any black people. 1 of the guys I know who comes and tours around and does Gospel music workshops is Ray Sidney and some of his workshops even happen in schools. 1 of the members of our choir who is an elementary teacher works under a principal who has welcomed him into the school twice now to do workshops for the gr. 3 students to give them a fun experience with En. before the amount of En. exposure they have increases in gr. 4. A few of our other members have tagged along as helpers (the rest of us in our portion of the choir aren't black and most are Japanese), so I've gotten to see this for myself. This teacher introduces him by going over a brief explanation of African American history in reference to the black Gospel roots and then hands it over to Ray and Junko (she translates as needed). The kids and staff both enjoy it and it's a very positive experience. I stand there happy that these kids are getting an early positive view of and experience with a black person which I hope will shape their view of black people in a good way. Being aware of how Eugenics shaped some views of black people in the older generations here in Japan, I'm glad these kids get a chance to have a more positive view of black people early on. We need more of that. I know a few others who are known to travel around a bit in Japan doing workshops of various sorts. They each have their own kinds of experiences here.
Thanks for sharing Deborah! If possible, could you point some of them in our direction? We’d love to share their stories.
@@TheBlackExJp This event may be sold out by now:
facebook.com/ruchira.jp/photos/a.1671212663136218/2259557557635056/?type=3&theater
However, if you go onto www.hgfjapan.com, you can potentially find out when the next workshops, concerts, etc. will be happening. Ray flies back to the States tonight or tomorrow and then off to another place after that. He travels all over. Should be back in Japan some time next May and June. Hopefully, we'll get the Hoopers again next June as well. Lovely people. Hoopers had other things happening this year and didn't come this year, but they're usually in Japan for our national joint concert in late Jn. or early Jl. and for a few weeks leading up to that when they travel around doing workshops. You can look up John Lucas Barrett on RUclips and possibly his website since he lives in Japan and performs in various contexts, both on tv and off.
I know some black ALTs scattered around the country with different experiences and could maybe see if any of them are willing to share that with you. Different people have different attitudes from person to person on the whole.
With the Hoopers not here this year, Ray's band, Firm Soundation, wound up coming to join us for the big concert and also some other performances they did themselves and that was pretty rad. You can find their FB page easily enough. They often perform at the House of Blues in Anaheim and when Ray's away, sometimes they get others to fill in for him.
Beautiful documentary.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Thank you I enjoyed it. Be Blessed
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It shows how much the internet is important for a very different form of education. Races, culture need to mix more. I remember before 1980 we took in the old news about race and cultures. Yes, the internet has broken government propaganda about nations, races, and cultures.
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THX U..I've learn so much...As a black man in Los Angeles,CA...I would like to know about the ease of apartment/condo renting..Also, areas of Tokyo where many black people are socializing and mingling with the local..
Generally, when it comes to apartment rental as a foreigner, you are required to have a Japanese guarantor. Not to worry, there are guarantor companies that will help you to fulfill this requirement. There are a number of places that you can socialize in Tokyo.
Tiger Eyes please don’t move over there
It's interesting that lots of black people who go to different countries say that "they feel safe". Would they be able to say that for their own country?
It is not that it is imteresting but a fact and real I am from Trinidad and visited Thailand and stayed there for a while with my Thai friend and it is also so much safer than Trinidad and the Caribbean no security seen protecting businesses round the clock no violence and robberies in the streets on the Old White Expats and so it is so much harder to live in Trinidad and I am also a World TRaveller Asian is really Nice and the People dont bother you and are very respectful and Polite and not noisy and shouting as such Just Great.
Well, it would depend on the country that they came from.
@@TheBlackExJp And what region of said country.
Sadly, not in America. I love the beauty of the lands across America and would love to see it all. Unfortunately, at times I'm hesitant to venture into certain states and cities because I feel that I would not be welcomed there and that trouble might ensue. However, I do try to remind myself that God created this world and it all belongs to Him and as I am his daughter, I am free to roam around it. I say, "the world is my backyard", and if He allows me to go, I go and I do my best to traverse it in love.
very informative, thanks
Thanks for watching!
Great idea and great video.
+Nature Cure Thank you 🙏
Very good. Time well spent.
Thanks for watching Congos, appreciate the comment.
I am black and I love Japanese culture and the gentleness and deep intellect of the people..I've never been to Japan but would love to visit someday...I'm just hoping and praying that those of my people who choose to live in Japan do not carry some of the bad aspects of our race to Japan to ruin our image there as well. . Aspects that we are known for such as being violent and aggressive.. dishonest promiscuous and having babies with multiple partners that we don't take care of..
I love Black people and their culture
I'm japanese
Thanks for watching! Try not to worry too much. I hope you get the chance to make your way here.
@@bgl9935 We appreciate the kind words.
That's not really specific to black people.
@@ManuelMartinez-dy7gv when you go to overseas people see you as representative of your country or culture or ethnicity.
I love this video! I agree with all these young people and I am proud that Japan and Japanese people are beautiful but flawed like every where in the world. Homogeneous is the key to racism and ignorance, the more people mix cultures and integrate the better off we all will be! Thank you for posting this video. 👍
You're welcome, thanks for watching Q!
Excellent Video.
Thanks for watching Robert.
Lived there for 2.5 years. early-mid 2000s
Dope documentary
Thanks for watching!
We think alike brethren,spot on!
Thanks for watching Drew!
Just stumbled upon this video and I'm so intrigued. It makes me curious about visiting Japan and other countries for that matter. I will keep in mind that you have to keep an open mind and acknowledge that it's could simply be some lack of knowledge about my blackness and not necessarily racism. Growing up in America my whole life I am aware of racism when it arise, but I will do my best to not be so offended about others lack of understanding when I decide to travel.
Great video and really beatiful people in it too. I mean beautiful souls !
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching Bertin!
Great documentary. So infomative
Thank you and we're glad you found it informative. Thanks for watching!
Alafia was the first African American I followed on you tube years ago. She was a teacher in Japan. I believe she is back in the states.
j Pat I wonder what happened to her videos of her living in Japan and traveling
Thanks for the video, interesting 1lovefromdaUK❤️
I love this
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Big up Ranzo! Yuh ah gwaan good. 😃
+Casey J Thank you for the kind words Casey.
small community. I know 2 of the dudes in your video and they know me. lol
Really enjoyed watching this video, not only because there are "Blacks" speaking about what it's like living and working in Japan, but because it Educated, Intelligent, Talented, Bold Men & Woman, doing something only Unique people do. Not speaking of people who just visit on Holiday for a few days... NO, NO, No! These are "REAL TROOPERS! These are Black People are not only making a real difference in showing other people and cultures, that Black people are not all bad; Black People have more to offer the world than just being athletes, musicians or as the media would have it, Trouble makers. One important thing that any and all people of color must remember and know is that, when you are bold enough to travel to another country, you are "Representing" not only yourself, you are representing your culture, your color, yourself and most importantly.. You are now an ambassador!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and for your comment.
Very informative! Arigato kozaimazu
We're glad you found it informative and you're welcome!
Charles-Stephen Goyard *Gozaimasu
Awesome.
Thanks for watching!
Based on my experience (I live in Asia), Black American men are treated and shown much more respect than Africans. Because of that many African tend to claim to be Americans. Black Americans (specifically black men) are treated and received very well.
Nicely Done ✅
Thank you.
Good evening I speak little English, but I have seen that there is little information on this topic in Spanish or at least with subtitles .. could you give me any recommendations?
Hi Pedro, sorry about that man. I’m not sure. I will begin opening up the videos to the community for subtitle submissions. Hopefully, we can get someone to add Spanish 🙏🏿
@@TheBlackExJp The truth would be very good, since it is a little-known subject in Latin America, if my English level were good, I would be happy to translate it. The little I understood about the video I liked a lot, it's a good job
@@martthur Thanks man. In the future we will have our videos translated in multiple languages.
I'd like to do a video but I'm in the states, I've been away from Japan for about 4 years now but I'm still interested
BIG UP
Thanks for watching Leo!
I hear yardi accents :)
Indeed.
big up yuh self yard man...#Jamaica
Respect. Thanks for watching!
Touching ur belly YAK!...LOL
Hey Chucky, it's been years since I watched one your movies! I hope you're behaving yourself these days. Thanks for watching!
If i move out there ill be famous they're think ima giant or something 6.5 280 pound black man o yea ill be famous out there
James Ward I will love Japanese men to touch and feel all over my body! Oh i will enjoy that! LoL
Lol, thanks for watching!
lol!
Yoo...new subscriber
...you sound Jamaican
Thank you! That’s where Ranzo is from.
I'm sure living there is no worse than living here in America. We're born here in America and were still being discriminated against.💁♀️💁♀️
I think the experience will vary from person to person. Thanks for watching!
That Jordan guy is adorable 😍
I think he'll appreciate this comment. Thanks for watching!
minute 44:12 is the real answer, a country where peace is maintained, knowing and practice peace effectively for learning, as a does sportman, practice to be good at what he does or be the best version of oneself! some day I will learn from them ....
We indeed can learn from each other.
One thing I would hate going to Japan is the freaking language barrier, if refuse not able to read and speak Japanese fluently
It would be advantageous for you to learn the language. Without it there is a limit to what you will be able to do. But you can get by with basic Japanese proficiency if you have at least one Japanese friend to assist you when needed.
whats the green thing behind you Ranzo? in the distance like a big green net tent thing..
I believe it’s a net that surrounds a baseball field.
@@TheBlackExJp ahh seen it in the intros and couldnt figure it out haha
Ok I'm just going to tell you some one so my two oldest son's actually went to China and now they are very powerful and I am still trying to master the English language and I was born English love you and love my boys
What do your sons do in China?
48:04
Two sisters in the background...
Thanks for watching!
Yeah saw them too!❤️
I wonder if they teach the way of the ninja there.
Lol, who knows.
Big up to alla de yardie weh live inna Japan is 🇯🇲
This touching hair and skin business is freaking me out. Rather than laugh it off why not rebuke them. It’s 2019 for heaven’s sake. Japan is an international country,
That happened to me in the west of France
I've always heard that Japanese people are fairly guarded in their conduct when in public, especially in taking care not to offend others. So I find it quite odd that they would approach someone without permission and touch their hair and what not.
Yo that comment on 15:46 cracked me up and made me feel uncomfortable as well for a moment. Yo kids need to be exposed to people with ebony skin tone.
Exposure does a lot indeed. Thanks for watching!
These are 3 observations I've made after decades of getting to know Japanese natives...
1 EVERY Japanese person I've met literally worships white merikans and Europeans (I've had many Japanese to tell me straight out that they still believe in Hitler's aryan nonsense)
2 one thing that makes me wonder how anyone wants to live there is how deeply ingrained 'rape fetishes' seem to be in Japanese culture
3 japan serms the same as merika. They want black people to entertain them or style their hair, etc. But you're not welcome to a house in their neighborhood and they sure as hell don't want you anywhere near their sisters or daughters.
Just putting my two cents out there...
Yeah and a Asian in Africa and the Middle East will encounter the same, stop playing victim here. And just accept not everyone likes you or is forced to like another. Some cultures are just different, respect them and stay where ur from, dont expect people to be forced into thinking something. In any way
SENORRUMPEL KOLK Asians have more power in Africa than many black Africans. And Asians are and have NEVER been treated as inferior human beings in Africa or the Middle East. That is a fact, not an opinion.
Try to bring truth and intellect to the conversation.
Thanks for watching and sharing your 2 cents!
@@areguapiri thats not a fact. I lived in Saudia Arabia and Asians who entered that country were treated as slaves. There is even an interview on this channel with an Zambian gentleman who is half Japanese treated like he doesnt belong in Zambia because he didnt look like the rest of the natives. It doesnt matter what colour you are, if you go to a country where you are the minority or different people will look, they will ask questions. That isnt racist, thats curiosity. Rather they learn then kick you out.
The problem is that it wasn't Hitler that made the Aryan nonsense it was American scientists that pushed eugenics. He just just picked up what they were selling and used it to his advantage. All of those dudes got name changes and made the US a new home.
I think I have to move to Japan :D.
It's worth at least a visit. Thanks for watching!