Don't need to be ashamed around here, alot of people are struggling. You must be proud to be able to support a family on your own in this economy. No working man should be ashamed of doing honest work. I wish you the best!
He have 30k subscribers and tens of thousands of views in every video, he must have at least 3k extra on every new video, I find it hard to believe that he's struggling with almost 7k a month.
@Dauuka $25nzd for this is hardly a waste in my eyes. For less than an hour worth of my time, I get the opportunity to spread smiles to the community and contribute to the savings of a man with a family. :)
@@chopshopsAy man, I’m not the guy receiving money, but I just wanted to tell you I really appreciate and have a lot of respect for people like you who try to make the world better.
hello, don't be afraid to show your poor lunch in the office, when i'm in school, i dont even eat lunch. you seem like a very nice person and i wish you the best.
I won’t pretend to know about Japanese culture, but I don’t see any reason you should be ashamed. You are a man who is working hard to provide for his family and making sacrifices to give them a better future. Hope you will be able to get your tooth fixed soon
@@AbdalMalik-ye1df Maybe he did, maybe he didn’t. If it’s fake, consider it a tip for story telling. I make enough money where it doesn’t really matter to me
@@Nierlock you said "You are a man who is working hard to provide for his family and making sacrifices" -- that shows you are simple minded, you just believe anything. You are most likely also a simp too. thats the problem in the world today
@@MalcolmJames-sg3zg It's making him a bit of money which he obviously could use right now. Or if he feels like this is the only way for him to talk about it. Whatever the reason is, it's a valid one. Sometimes it's better to just let things be rather than question yourself about other peoples motives. Trust me, it's not worth the time, i've been there.
@@DylroczZ ive seen a few comments saying he has multiple characters/channels of him doing stuff like this but in my opinion i dont think this dude is looking for sympathy or money i think hes just telling his story. After all im pretty sure every person who donated is a grown adult with their own decision making
@@DylroczZNo he doesn’t, please scroll less than 30 seconds and guaranteed you will see him replying to other comments too, it’s just the donations are being put forward, especially if he replies to them
You are doing what’s necessary for you and sometimes thats just what it takes. I know people who don’t even eat meals daily due to financial constraints so you are definitely not alone with this. I wish you the best!
Your candor is truly refreshing to see. On a platform where people are almost entirely working to show a manufactured "best self" you are providing honesty. Thank you.
@@johns3241 You are assuming that all these people are donating to him and not donating elsewhere, this man who donated 10 dollars could have donated 5 million somewhere else thats "more important" according to you and that goes for everyone else donating. If you have some personal issue with people donating money to people then that's a mental illness you'll have to sort out yourself, do not take it out on random people with your shitty comments. Thanks.
Foreigner living in Japan here, I moved to Nagoya when I was nineteen years old because I was scouted from my home in Australia to pursue a career in Sumo. My first two years I ate nothing but rice and leftover chanko, because the strong and older rikishi always eat first. Even though I only ate tonjiru and rice I became strong, and even though I am retired now such little things can show a lot about who you are. Do not be ashamed at being frugal, or showing your struggling, it only makes you tougher and stronger. There is no shame in what you eat, only how you act, and you act with great humility. はっけよい! 🎎
Thank you for making great videos. They tell a lot about Japanese culture and also make me appreciate the small good things in life. I hope you keep going!
Your lunch isn’t miserable! Lunch is food to nourish your body. I am curious to know what your colleagues eat for lunch that makes them feel superior. Sure would be a shame if the office bully choked on his fancy sushi roll. People are struggling in silence all over this world. You are not alone Sir.
@@askjapan9669 never compare yourself to another person man. do not let their judgements get to you. this is YOUR world we are just living in it together
@askjapan9669 I feel like you're being a little hard on yourself here. It's pretty common for the fear of judgment to be worse than the actual judgment itself. Your coworkers wouldn't look down on you for what you eat; a sandwich is a perfectly fine lunch, and if they thought it was out of the ordinary, they'd likely react with compassion rather than thinking you miserable for it. It's also easy to assume here that they might still judge you anyways, but if they'd judge you for the food you eat, they would judge you for just about anything. Living in a world where you're constantly assuming the worst of people makes one miserable, and if someone sees the world like that, it's no condemnation of you if they see you like that too, because that's how they see everything. Please try to not bring yourself down over your lunch. I think you'll be a lot happier if you don't. Best wishes to you and your family.
I am so sorry, I am 18 and don’t have much either but it’s so sad to hear that you’re struggling with negative self talk because you can’t afford to eat properly. It’s so horrible the hardest working people have to go without the most while the rich get richer. All the best dude, try and see a dentist!
Many Americans are struggling over here as well. I’m only 22 - it’s hard. Death and taxes is what it all feels like is going to happen. You are not alone, my friend - I wish good health and a better life.
@@askjapan9669 No need to thank me - I believe this is what we as people were meant to do. Help each other the best way we can. Doesn’t matter if you are Japanese, American, German, Brazilian or anything out there. We all can struggle, we all can hurt, and we all bleed the same.
@@wewlad107 Americans make sacrifices too, we just dont work ourselves to death like Japan. They have a declining birth rate for a reason. Try to educate yourself before making ignorant comments yeah?
The poorest lunch is no food at all. I can't see why anyone would judge another person for what lunch they bring to work, it seems so trivial. Thank you for sharing you're feelings, I hope your teeth do not give you pain.
Hello my friend its all i can spare at the moment but i pray that you and your family would have a happy healthy and beautiful long life together i really enjoyed this video thankyou for making it i hope you are able to get your tooth fixed soon friend ❤ May God bless you and your family abundantly today and forever!
Your doing a great thing with this channel some of your videos that have more then half million views. Everyone loves your content. Alot of people can relate. Your bringing people who kinda feel the same way as you together. So where all a little less lonely in a way. Saw one comment your going to try the live streams 🙌 that’ll be great to see how that works out :) im going to join the live for sure. And dont worry about what you take for lunch. Im not rich but i make good money, and today for example i took a basic ham n cheese sandwhich to work in a bag with some chips :) me and my dog enjoyed it 😋 Your really doing a great thing with this channel. Do you have a instagram? If not make one to build like a little online community. You already have a really good amount of subscribers here on youtube. That can join your instagram. Well take care everyone ❤
Dentist here. You have a Japanese onlay. Get that recemented ASAP! Its much cheaper to fix this sooner. If you wait longer, you will need extensive (much more expensive) work. If the decay goes too deep, you may need a root canal or lose the tooth.
The (horrible taboo words) dentists in Japan call patients back several times for their own material gains. I had to take my son to the dentist 10 times to get three milk teeth filled. Working people can't go to the dentist unless the pain is unbearable, because they don't have the time for it.
@@UrSisterIsMine I wish I could spend money like that, fact is I don’t have money like that, and even if I did I’d be scared that I’d use it all in one go and regret it later 😭
@@UrSisterIsMine 110 SAR is about 30 USD, still doesn't take away from what they've done though, I hope you have a wonderful week @turkiswaidan and a happy life
And this is the miserable world we live in where you must be afraid of another people's judgment. It is hell to live on this completely shallow planet. I wish you well, and don't worry, your lunch is great. Have some apple, to have some vitamins at least.
The more I learn about modern day japan and in general work culture, I see more and more people end up like this. My family has always had issues with money and I get it. I dont work, I cant work but heres the last bit of money I have on me right now, please treat yourself and not let yourself get too down. You can do it!!😇😇
That's all I eat for lunch. A sandwich. Sometimes, my lunch is just pop-tarts. My drink is water. I hate that you are such a decent and nice man and you feel less than what you are. Where I come from you are a normal great guy. I understand you. I spent most of my life worrying what other people think. Still do to a degree but the greatest gift you can give yourself is to not care what people think. It's work to get to that point but it's a relief when you do. You're one of many because we are like you my friend.
You thought about when you get money or extra to make curry? It can last for days. Or fried rice. Rice is cheap and vegetables you can get from pantries No shame in getting food.
No offense, but for the price of poptarts you could buy the ingredients for a nice meal. Rice is cheap and easy to cook multiple days worth at a time. Canned sardines or chicken breast is also very cheap and can be used for the protein. That would be a much better meal than just a sandwich or pop-tarts.
You brought lunch to work. Congrats, you saved money and you are being financially responsible. No shame, you are being good father and husband to the family.
A modest homemade lunch like that is actually something to be proud of. You know exactly what's in it and you are managing your funds appropriately. I mostly brought my lunch to work because I like my cooking best. My colleagues would come sniffing around and gave my compliments and regret that they didn't do the same thing! You are a good hard working man, no shame in that. Don't miss out on sharing time with others.
Japanese often have a way of writing in English that is very satisfying to read as a native speaker. No nonsense, simple sentence structure, yet often profound rhetoric
Watching this video then scrolling down to see a flood of such generous donations for this honest, simple man brought tears to my eyes. I'm afraid I personally am in dire straights myself so cannot afford to give anything but you guys give me hope for humanity. Legends, all of you.
I'm denying all dental care, and all medical care, I want a strong life, full of pain tolerance, that ends so quick that I'm not sitting around wearing "lady pants" cuz I cant make it to the toilet yet my teeth are so perfect that I eat like a horse. Lady pants are adult diapers for women.
@@eewilson9835missing teeth are absolutely hideous and tooth pain can hurt worse than childbirth. Not to mention you need them to eat. It only gets worse without fillings stopping the decay. Being told to take care of your teeth early on before it becomes a disaster is one of the greatest tips you can give someone in life.
I really appreciate your recent posts. I have been following you for a very long time on an old account of mine. I love how authentic you are! 😃 the world needs more people like you!
I like some of my coworkers, not all of them. When I used to work in the office (I work from home now) I went to my car to eat my lunch and listen to the radio. It was so peaceful and felt more like a true break opposed to eating in the “break room” and getting stuck in small talk. I also made a game out of making budget lunches I enjoyed, there was satisfaction in that. Bless you! Praying you will overcome the trials~ get RUclips monetized and add some affiliate links to your description box for extra money ~ 🙏🏻
I never used to eat with the coworkers. None of them would shut up. They just kept yammering the whole time. I was trying to relax I would always just eat in my car and lay back in the seat.
@@askjapan9669 I don't believe you're over reacting. I wish you, and everyone would be able to eat what you want for all the hard work you spend for your family. Japanese culture cares so much about presentation, so it's understandable. You, and your dedication inspires me!! :) other peoples criticism would not make me believe that you are any less of a person. お大事にしてください! :)
@@jwy4264 This is the first comment I've laughed at today and I've wasted too much time reading comments today. "Live with pride" loooooooooooooooooooool. I understand you might mean it in a way that you aren't presenting but it's hilarious.
@@AccountName-fm7ic it's not my fault people misuse the phrase. Also, it really seems like something he needs to hear; he needs to stop caring about what people think of him and just assume that his actions are perfectly reasonable!
ur lunch is not miserable. its cute and concise. ur circumstances are beyond your control and you work with what you have. God bless you and keep doing ur thing homie g
If you collegues see this video then they should help this man to be part of their lunch on table. Food is just food, there is no miserable food. Please don't be ashamed of your food. Remember, everybody's life path is different, some are very successfull and rich while other are not so much luck, but all deserved to be respect. God Bless you.
I grew up poor myself (for the US) and though I have money now I still very much eat common foods - especially leftovers like you. I try to waste nothing. You are a good father and a good man for putting your family first!
Watching from Philippines, do not ashamed of what u have, many are struggling around the world, some going to office wirhout food in thier stomach, many are homeless..be proud of ur self because u are a good provider of ur family...
You’re a very sweet man showing your vulnerability…this is very brave of you. Many people are in the same position so please remember your bravery and courage for being yourself. Others will be inspired by you 💜
So much of what you say resonates with me. I am also 50 years old, and while our past may have started different, I hope you realize how similar we all are. I have been thinking lately about how in 100 years, no one will remember me or what I did at work - I will be just another person in the past. It's sad, but freeing for me. I am not rich, but I have many nice people in my life, and for that I am grateful. I hope those around you appreciate you.
I bring my own “poor lunch” and snack to work everyday…… I have never bothered to ask my co-workers their opinion because I don’t care, they don’t pay my bills, buying lunch is ridiculous even if you had the money!! Just do you!!!
Thank you for showing that…..a brave man. That’s not miserable lunch for many people. You are trying to look after yourself and save for your family!👏👏👏 Well done.❤
Facts! I have been working with Japanese for a good decade. They're very judgmental of each other's lunches, and it looks to me like food is a zero-risk topic to socialize over with co-workers. Whereas if you discuss office politics, culture and so on, people will get mad, offended, etc.
really??? wtf, would they actually say something?? can you pls explain more....are they judging whether your partner made it or you brought it or if it is fancy or not?? this is so bizarre to me that adults would be so silly
@@jonv570 This is true. If it's ever discovered this is how he eats he will be judged negatively calling him low class and that isn't he image they want their workers to represent with their lunches. He would be so ashamed to the point of resignation. I've seen worse.
@@DigitalViscosity do you understand how absurd that sounds to someone from the west? I wonder what would seem equally weird to him coming from someone in Australia....
@@jonv570 Here's an illustration: when my husband made boxed lunch for our kid's outing, he was criticised by the teachers for the lunch being "too brown" and "lacking refreshing colours". He made it instead of me, thinking that as a Japanese person he can impress them better than I can. We also packed a whole apple as a snack, so the teachers were aghast because the apple was not neatly sliced and arranged, and anyway, we should have packed "proper snacks", a.k.a. popular low-grade junk food. That was in kindergarten. Later at school, parents also joined in and gave the same feedback, added by comments about the volume (too little). Lunch boxes are a real competition, a housewife-off in Japan.
There is nothing wrong with eating this lunch (which looks btw delicious to me) in front of your colleagues. I eat a similar lunch everyday at work (egg sandwich, coffee, banana). I think you would feel more miserable if you started to isolate yourself and feel ashamed of what you’re having. Try to practice more gratitude for having food some people would do anything to have what you've right now in your hand and treat the situation as a ((phase)) until things start to get better. Turn everything into motivation. I know it’s easier said than done, but I believe feeling ashamed and eating alone will only bring more sadness and pain. You will feel better once you put systems into place and work on the new plan to improve the conditions, sometimes we feel better not at the finish line but also while making the changes because we feel that we actually doing something and it gives this sense of getting the power back then this snow ball effect will bring more positive things. So be proud and eat it in front of them.
Making sacrifices for the betterment of your family is never something to be ashamed of. Considering how many people across the globe who should not be parents, I'd say you are worthy of respect for being a good father. There have been days in the past where my lunch was water and a piece of gum, and dinner was sleep and water. So your lunch looks delicious. I sincerely hope that you can get your tooth fixed soon. As tooth pain is no joke, plus a potential infection that close to your brain is never good.
I really want to cry seeing videos like this. My heart breaks seeing sincere and hardworking people struggle so much. It's also infuriating that so many people work hard but get paid almost nothing, especially these days when everything gets more and more expensive with each day. And the taxes seem to go up, but people are not paid accordingly. We are expected to work twice harder and twice more at the cost of our health and overall life quality. You shouldn't be ashamed of your situation. Things happen in life, but you are still a real man who works hard and you give all you have to support your family. Only those should be ashamed who dare to make fun of and belittle people like you. I sincerely wish all the good luck, success and prosperity to you and your family. I hope you always stay in good health. And I hope that this situation won't last long.
Don't worry about what other people are thinking about you my friend. They aren't thinking about you. They are thinking about themselves. There is nothing whatsoever wrong with eating cheap. Live for what is best for you not for someone else.
Entering the comments to see the support for this man and finding how almost evry single person that commented also donated money for him and his family, makes that my faith in humanity restores
Thank you for always being so honest. I think most people live this way. I believe the way you are responsible and dedicated to your family despite sometimes having a hard life is very honorable.
Don't worry, people who judge lunches are miserable themselves. You are doing your best and that's all that matters. As others have said I like the honesty of this channel and people in similar situation, age group, or demographics can relate. I understand there are some harsh comments here and there but don't take them to heart. You're channel is growing keep doing your best! Take care of your health and teeth. Oral hygiene saves your overall health. Thank you for reading this and ganbatte kudasai!
thank you again for sharing your life with us so openly! i think people are starving for genuine things, and your channel is a hidden gem. i watch every one of your videos when they appear, and i wish the best for you! keep making videos, i think you could find a huge audience and maybe make some money from these videos!
Don't wait to fix your tooth, it will either get more expensive or you will need to have the tooth removed. I find it refreshing how honest you are about everything. Maybe if you were this open with your coworkers you wouldn't feel the need to hide from them.
@@yeahtbh.161 No he didn't?...He literally said he doesn't want to fix it right now because he wants to save money. This is how my family was my whole life and raised me like this, or buying cheap products to "save money" but end up spending 10x more money on replacements, I can sadly resonate with this video so I'm not speaking from a "high horse" or something either.
Thanks!
Thanks a lot. I will buy something good for me and my family. ありがとうございます。
You’re a saint Kim.
this deserves more like wth
for what?
bro's gonna have the best meal ever
Don't need to be ashamed around here, alot of people are struggling. You must be proud to be able to support a family on your own in this economy. No working man should be ashamed of doing honest work. I wish you the best!
A very nice comment, and it holds true. In certain countries, impressions often carry more weight than honesty and humility.
100% agree.
It isn't like that in Japan. He could get so ashamed he can't show his face at work anymore and submit his resignation.
@@DigitalViscosity I know how it is to a large extent, that is why I wrote explicitly "here" as on youtube.
He have 30k subscribers and tens of thousands of views in every video, he must have at least 3k extra on every new video, I find it hard to believe that he's struggling with almost 7k a month.
Never be ashamed of what you have, you're a good man.
Thanks a lot. I will do my best. Thanks
@Dauuka $25nzd for this is hardly a waste in my eyes. For less than an hour worth of my time, I get the opportunity to spread smiles to the community and contribute to the savings of a man with a family. :)
@@chopshopsAy man, I’m not the guy receiving money, but I just wanted to tell you I really appreciate and have a lot of respect for people like you who try to make the world better.
This man lies. One video he says he doesn’t have a wife and kids the next he does. You got conned
@recall2880 oh well 🤷♂️
From one man to another... thank you for your courage... we love you...
Thanks a lot. I will do my best.
hello, don't be afraid to show your poor lunch in the office, when i'm in school, i dont even eat lunch. you seem like a very nice person and i wish you the best.
Thanks a lot. I will do my best. ありがとうございます。
You are AMAZING and I send you many many hugs and blessings!
I won’t pretend to know about Japanese culture, but I don’t see any reason you should be ashamed. You are a man who is working hard to provide for his family and making sacrifices to give them a better future. Hope you will be able to get your tooth fixed soon
Thanks a lot. It means a lot. I will buy something good for my family, thanks.
That is very kind of you to donate to him.
@@AbdalMalik-ye1df Maybe he did, maybe he didn’t. If it’s fake, consider it a tip for story telling. I make enough money where it doesn’t really matter to me
@@Nierlock you said "You are a man who is working hard to provide for his family and making sacrifices" -- that shows you are simple minded, you just believe anything. You are most likely also a simp too. thats the problem in the world today
Badass @@Nierlock
There’s nothing embarrassing about providing for your family. You’re a real man.
Beautiful advice.
I cant believe someone goes on youtube and tells everyone about his problems, There's more to the plot than you think , Let's wait and see 😢
@@MalcolmJames-sg3zg What do you mean with that?
Well everyone has got problems ,Why advertise it on you tube ,I honestly can't see where this is going
@@MalcolmJames-sg3zg It's making him a bit of money which he obviously could use right now. Or if he feels like this is the only way for him to talk about it. Whatever the reason is, it's a valid one. Sometimes it's better to just let things be rather than question yourself about other peoples motives. Trust me, it's not worth the time, i've been there.
People donating and reassuring him in the comments is so wholesome. This deserves more attention. The world needs to see moments like this
He only replies to the donations tho 🤔 strange
@@DylroczZ ive seen a few comments saying he has multiple characters/channels of him doing stuff like this but in my opinion i dont think this dude is looking for sympathy or money i think hes just telling his story. After all im pretty sure every person who donated is a grown adult with their own decision making
@@DylroczZNo he doesn’t, please scroll less than 30 seconds and guaranteed you will see him replying to other comments too, it’s just the donations are being put forward, especially if he replies to them
@@Mehdss this man is a scammer bro
@@zechariahhh it's all for cash
We're all going through it. I'm 33 in a similar situation and I want to give what I can.
Thanks for your story. I will do my best ありがとう
we got the same profile picture
It’s actually very generous to still give to others when you’re struggling to make the ens meet. ♥️🙏🏾 i hope only good things are coming your way bud
Db fans 🗿🙏@@gokusaiyajingod
You are doing what’s necessary for you and sometimes thats just what it takes. I know people who don’t even eat meals daily due to financial constraints so you are definitely not alone with this. I wish you the best!
Thanks a lot. I will buy something good for myself and my family.
@@askjapan9669good man❤
Your candor is truly refreshing to see. On a platform where people are almost entirely working to show a manufactured "best self" you are providing honesty. Thank you.
Thanks so mush. I just wanted to give you the reality in Japan. Thanks.
Does that $10 donation to a guy with a full time job getting 6 figure views on some of his videos make you feel better about your life?
I already feel good about my life and am in a position to help someone who is struggling. Do you think all charity is self serving?
@@johns3241Double Yikes!
@@johns3241 You are assuming that all these people are donating to him and not donating elsewhere, this man who donated 10 dollars could have donated 5 million somewhere else thats "more important" according to you and that goes for everyone else donating. If you have some personal issue with people donating money to people then that's a mental illness you'll have to sort out yourself, do not take it out on random people with your shitty comments. Thanks.
Foreigner living in Japan here, I moved to Nagoya when I was nineteen years old because I was scouted from my home in Australia to pursue a career in Sumo. My first two years I ate nothing but rice and leftover chanko, because the strong and older rikishi always eat first. Even though I only ate tonjiru and rice I became strong, and even though I am retired now such little things can show a lot about who you are.
Do not be ashamed at being frugal, or showing your struggling, it only makes you tougher and stronger. There is no shame in what you eat, only how you act, and you act with great humility.
はっけよい! 🎎
Wow, what a story. Thanks a lot. I will do my best, thanks.
You should be a guest in Other People's Lives podcast, please reach out to them I'd like to hear your story in depth
Scouted to pursue a career in sumo??? Gotta make a video
I have never heard of anyone from here being scouted to go to Japan for sumo. Please man more of your story.
What were your shikona and heya?
Good luck with everything you're a strong person
Thanks a lot. I will buy something good for my family.ありがとう
@@askjapan9669 bros lying
@@frixlnn I think this is a scam
Thank you for making great videos. They tell a lot about Japanese culture and also make me appreciate the small good things in life. I hope you keep going!
Thanks a lot. Please come to Japan someday. ありがとう
I pray for you and your family. I hope you can be out of this soon. love you brother.
Thanks a lot. It means a lot. I will buy something goog for my family. ありがとう
I have little but I send my warm thoughts with this small gift x you are a good person.
Thanks a lot. It means a lot. I will buy something for my family.
Your lunch isn’t miserable! Lunch is food to nourish your body. I am curious to know what your colleagues eat for lunch that makes them feel superior. Sure would be a shame if the office bully choked on his fancy sushi roll. People are struggling in silence all over this world. You are not alone Sir.
Thanks a lot. My coworkers go out for lunch at restaurants. Thanks
@@askjapan9669 never compare yourself to another person man. do not let their judgements get to you. this is YOUR world we are just living in it together
@askjapan9669 I feel like you're being a little hard on yourself here. It's pretty common for the fear of judgment to be worse than the actual judgment itself. Your coworkers wouldn't look down on you for what you eat; a sandwich is a perfectly fine lunch, and if they thought it was out of the ordinary, they'd likely react with compassion rather than thinking you miserable for it. It's also easy to assume here that they might still judge you anyways, but if they'd judge you for the food you eat, they would judge you for just about anything. Living in a world where you're constantly assuming the worst of people makes one miserable, and if someone sees the world like that, it's no condemnation of you if they see you like that too, because that's how they see everything. Please try to not bring yourself down over your lunch. I think you'll be a lot happier if you don't. Best wishes to you and your family.
It's not appropriate to resort to or wish harm on others like that.
@@Johnnystammy Oh well. Sue me.
You deserve better. I hope eventually things will get better for you.
Thanks a lot. I will buy something good for my family. ありがとう
I am so sorry, I am 18 and don’t have much either but it’s so sad to hear that you’re struggling with negative self talk because you can’t afford to eat properly. It’s so horrible the hardest working people have to go without the most while the rich get richer. All the best dude, try and see a dentist!
Thanks a lot. You are young but nice person. I will do my best. ありがっちょ
Thanks!
Thanks a lot. I will do my best, thanks.
Keep going. Keep growing your channel. And living within your means 👍
Thanks a lot. Life is so complicated but we will do our best. Thanks
Many Americans are struggling over here as well. I’m only 22 - it’s hard. Death and taxes is what it all feels like is going to happen. You are not alone, my friend - I wish good health and a better life.
Thanks a lot. I don't know how to thank you. I will use your offer for my kids.
@@askjapan9669 No need to thank me - I believe this is what we as people were meant to do. Help each other the best way we can.
Doesn’t matter if you are Japanese, American, German, Brazilian or anything out there. We all can struggle, we all can hurt, and we all bleed the same.
@@TheSpicyBrownie You are one of a kind!!!😊
i still eat sandwichs to work and even after work. the taxes and gas are at a all time high.. I love my little simple lunches. makes me feel human
@@TheSpicyBrownieYou're one of a kind! Wishing you countless blessings in return. Kratos.
You are a great father who provides for his family. Not everyone is as lucky to have a dad/partner like you who sacrifices
Wow, thanks
Can just think of all the American dads who would've ran for the hills having to make sacrifices like this man.
@@wewlad107 literally.
@@wewlad107 Americans make sacrifices too, we just dont work ourselves to death like Japan. They have a declining birth rate for a reason. Try to educate yourself before making ignorant comments yeah?
@@wewlad107judgemental much?
Hard work always pays off.
Thanks a lot. I 100% agree ありがとう
For the boss
Saving money for your family is NEVER a bad quality to have. Never be ashamed for that. Respect
The poorest lunch is no food at all. I can't see why anyone would judge another person for what lunch they bring to work, it seems so trivial.
Thank you for sharing you're feelings, I hope your teeth do not give you pain.
You are right. I may be happier than people can't eat.
That's why Taiwan is better . A big bento box is about 2$ .
Different cultures, who are we to judge him when we don’t live in his shoes
@@zacchk true
@@DonutsForever24 why gotta say one country is better than the other? Just because one country has cheaper food doesn't make it better. Jeezzzz 🙄
Keep your head up and stay positive! I hope you can visit the dentist soon friend.
Thanks a lot. I will do my best
You’ve done a better job than most people. Be proud :)
Thanks a lot. I will do my best. ありがとう
Hello my friend its all i can spare at the moment but i pray that you and your family would have a happy healthy and beautiful long life together i really enjoyed this video thankyou for making it i hope you are able to get your tooth fixed soon friend ❤ May God bless you and your family abundantly today and forever!
Thanks a lot. ありがとうございます😊 have realized that stay healthy would be the most important thing, thanks
Thanks!
Your doing a great thing with this channel some of your videos that have more then half million views. Everyone loves your content. Alot of people can relate. Your bringing people who kinda feel the same way as you together. So where all a little less lonely in a way. Saw one comment your going to try the live streams 🙌 that’ll be great to see how that works out :) im going to join the live for sure. And dont worry about what you take for lunch. Im not rich but i make good money, and today for example i took a basic ham n cheese sandwhich to work in a bag with some chips :) me and my dog enjoyed it 😋
Your really doing a great thing with this channel. Do you have a instagram? If not make one to build like a little online community. You already have a really good amount of subscribers here on youtube. That can join your instagram. Well take care everyone ❤
Thanks a lot. Thaks to the viewes my channel has been growing. I will do my best.
Dentist here.
You have a Japanese onlay. Get that recemented ASAP! Its much cheaper to fix this sooner.
If you wait longer, you will need extensive (much more expensive) work. If the decay goes too deep, you may need a root canal or lose the tooth.
This needs to be higher so he can see this.
I had a crown recemented. My teeth had shifted after a few days so I'm glad they could get it in and it felt weird till everything shifted back.
I think he is willing to lose it anyway
@@Guyhakverdiyeah that’s what I think too… life man
The (horrible taboo words) dentists in Japan call patients back several times for their own material gains. I had to take my son to the dentist 10 times to get three milk teeth filled. Working people can't go to the dentist unless the pain is unbearable, because they don't have the time for it.
Thanks!
Thanks a lot. I will do my best to keep growing, thanks.
bro just donated a hunned like it was nun
@UrSisterIsMine it's like $29 usd
@@UrSisterIsMine I wish I could spend money like that, fact is I don’t have money like that, and even if I did I’d be scared that I’d use it all in one go and regret it later 😭
@@UrSisterIsMine 110 SAR is about 30 USD, still doesn't take away from what they've done though, I hope you have a wonderful week @turkiswaidan and a happy life
Your English is good.
Thanks for your offer. I don't know how to thank you.
you a real one
Thanks a lot. I will do my bestありがとう
This made me cry.. im so happy that he is getting lots of love from all his fans :)
And this is the miserable world we live in where you must be afraid of another people's judgment. It is hell to live on this completely shallow planet. I wish you well, and don't worry, your lunch is great. Have some apple, to have some vitamins at least.
Thanks a lot. I will use your offer for my kids. Life in Japan has been terrible here more than you can imagine, thanks
you sound a laugh to be around mate
You are a person with a great heart. God bless you
Amen amen amen
In Jesus almighty name
❤❤❤❤❤
Nothing to be ashamed of. There are many others out there with tight budgets. Keep going strong my man, things will work out.
Have lunch on me, or get a step closer to getting that tooth fixed!
Thanks a lot. I will see a dentist and fix. ありがとう😊
The more I learn about modern day japan and in general work culture, I see more and more people end up like this. My family has always had issues with money and I get it. I dont work, I cant work but heres the last bit of money I have on me right now, please treat yourself and not let yourself get too down. You can do it!!😇😇
Thanks a lot. It means a lot. I will do my best. ありがとうございます😊
Are u okay
Welcome to the capitalist world.
That's all I eat for lunch. A sandwich. Sometimes, my lunch is just pop-tarts. My drink is water. I hate that you are such a decent and nice man and you feel less than what you are. Where I come from you are a normal great guy. I understand you. I spent most of my life worrying what other people think. Still do to a degree but the greatest gift you can give yourself is to not care what people think. It's work to get to that point but it's a relief when you do. You're one of many because we are like you my friend.
What a nice comment. God bless you ❤
I can relate
You thought about when you get money or extra to make curry? It can last for days. Or fried rice. Rice is cheap and vegetables you can get from pantries
No shame in getting food.
No offense, but for the price of poptarts you could buy the ingredients for a nice meal. Rice is cheap and easy to cook multiple days worth at a time. Canned sardines or chicken breast is also very cheap and can be used for the protein. That would be a much better meal than just a sandwich or pop-tarts.
I love Pop Tarts for any meal.
Thanks!
Thanks a lot. I will fix my teeth, thank
You brought lunch to work. Congrats, you saved money and you are being financially responsible.
No shame, you are being good father and husband to the family.
good luck with everything, you're awesome!
Thanks a lot. It means a lot. ありがとう
Thanks!
Thanks a lot. ありがとう。I will buy something good for my family.
Thanks!
Thanks a lot. I will use this for my family, thanks
Thanks!
Oh my god. Many thanks. I don't know how to express my appreciation. Thanks again.
Don't feel inferior just because of your lunch. You should be proud of being a father of 2 kids and having a nice house to return after the work.
True, many men don’t even have their own families
@@askjapan9669To clarify, there are men and women without families who are perfectly happy. If you're happy with yours though, it's a blessing 🤍
Your comment has officially reached 100 likes.
Good luck to you and your family!❤
Thanks a lot. I will buy something good for my family. ありがとう
theres no need to b ashamed sir u r a good and responsible man making an honest living and providing for yo family
I love how open you are, thank you for sharing and I wish you the best!
Thanks, best
A modest homemade lunch like that is actually something to be proud of. You know exactly what's in it and you are managing your funds appropriately. I mostly brought my lunch to work because I like my cooking best. My colleagues would come sniffing around and gave my compliments and regret that they didn't do the same thing!
You are a good hard working man, no shame in that. Don't miss out on sharing time with others.
From Dutch prospective, I literally see nothing wrong with that lunch, its pretty much the standard here. Nothing to be ashemed of, you doing great ❤
Maybe so maybe not. People in my age in my office don’t do this
Hahahah no i can verify 😂😂, stop getting hung up on status, although i understand its the cluture there
This is so normal in the Netherlands
Dutch people have the worst lunches in the world though.
The curse of being Dutch, even when wealthy, you eat like a hobo in comparison to the rest of the world
Thanks!
Thanks a lot. I will do my best, thanks.
I enjoyed seeing your lunch. No need to feel bad.
Thanks a lot. I will do my best. I hope I will be confident what I am doing. Thanks again.
we are here again, and imma say it again he looks damn good to be 50 y old 😆
Thanks
Thanks!
Thanks a lot. I will do my best. Thanks
This man's titles are simply amazing. No click bait at all, just exactly what he will talk about. But his titles are catchy as hell.
Japanese often have a way of writing in English that is very satisfying to read as a native speaker. No nonsense, simple sentence structure, yet often profound rhetoric
Watching this video then scrolling down to see a flood of such generous donations for this honest, simple man brought tears to my eyes. I'm afraid I personally am in dire straights myself so cannot afford to give anything but you guys give me hope for humanity.
Legends, all of you.
Thanks!
Thanks a lot. I will buy something good for my family.
Do not neglect dental care. Dental repairs only get more expensive the older you get.
What a stupid comment, he just said he can't afford it right now.
I'm denying all dental care, and all medical care, I want a strong life, full of pain tolerance, that ends so quick that I'm not sitting around wearing "lady pants" cuz I cant make it to the toilet yet my teeth are so perfect that I eat like a horse. Lady pants are adult diapers for women.
That's the stupidest thing I have heard all day, thanks. The stupid weed themselves out.@@eewilson9835
@@eewilson9835missing teeth are absolutely hideous and tooth pain can hurt worse than childbirth. Not to mention you need them to eat. It only gets worse without fillings stopping the decay. Being told to take care of your teeth early on before it becomes a disaster is one of the greatest tips you can give someone in life.
@@DC-wo2yb Liar, I was born with heart disease, this limits dentin formation and I have to say sit this one out Homeslice.
From one man to another. I salute you for being humble. Stay strong
Your English is really good. I love your channel. I wish I was more brave like you
It was cute to see him search for words that almost no native speaker would even know.
Do the rear molars even have a special name?
@Nersius wisdom teeth, I think, not a dentist, though.
protect this man at all costs. he is whats left of humanity
What are you then, hmm? Have you aliens started replacing us already?
I know its not much, ive been where you have been, i hope this helps.
Thanks a lot. It means a lot. I will do my best ありがとう
I really appreciate your recent posts. I have been following you for a very long time on an old account of mine. I love how authentic you are! 😃 the world needs more people like you!
Many thanks
I like some of my coworkers, not all of them. When I used to work in the office (I work from home now) I went to my car to eat my lunch and listen to the radio. It was so peaceful and felt more like a true break opposed to eating in the “break room” and getting stuck in small talk. I also made a game out of making budget lunches I enjoyed, there was satisfaction in that.
Bless you! Praying you will overcome the trials~ get RUclips monetized and add some affiliate links to your description box for extra money ~ 🙏🏻
I never used to eat with the coworkers. None of them would shut up. They just kept yammering the whole time. I was trying to relax I would always just eat in my car and lay back in the seat.
@@shanlange6331 Yup! True peace and hard to go back in, lol :)
Food is food, ur blessed to be able to eat it. Who cares what ur coworkers think.
True. I maybe overreacting
@@askjapan9669 I don't believe you're over reacting. I wish you, and everyone would be able to eat what you want for all the hard work you spend for your family. Japanese culture cares so much about presentation, so it's understandable. You, and your dedication inspires me!! :) other peoples criticism would not make me believe that you are any less of a person.
お大事にしてください! :)
Yes, this video is definitely an overreaction. Live with pride.
@@jwy4264 This is the first comment I've laughed at today and I've wasted too much time reading comments today. "Live with pride" loooooooooooooooooooool. I understand you might mean it in a way that you aren't presenting but it's hilarious.
@@AccountName-fm7ic it's not my fault people misuse the phrase. Also, it really seems like something he needs to hear; he needs to stop caring about what people think of him and just assume that his actions are perfectly reasonable!
ur lunch is not miserable. its cute and concise. ur circumstances are beyond your control and you work with what you have. God bless you and keep doing ur thing homie g
This shit makes me so sad man, I wish the best for this guy
If you collegues see this video then they should help this man to be part of their lunch on table. Food is just food, there is no miserable food. Please don't be ashamed of your food. Remember, everybody's life path is different, some are very successfull and rich while other are not so much luck, but all deserved to be respect. God Bless you.
I love your honesty and sincerity. I could happily listen to you talk all day long
Wow, thanks
I grew up poor myself (for the US) and though I have money now I still very much eat common foods - especially leftovers like you. I try to waste nothing. You are a good father and a good man for putting your family first!
you're a good man
Thanks a lot. It means a lot. ありがとう
You are doing your best. That is all that matters. 🍻
Thanks a lot. I really appreciate. I will do my best. ありがっちょ
Watching from Philippines, do not ashamed of what u have, many are struggling around the world, some going to office wirhout food in thier stomach, many are homeless..be proud of ur self because u are a good provider of ur family...
You’re a very sweet man showing your vulnerability…this is very brave of you. Many people are in the same position so please remember your bravery and courage for being yourself. Others will be inspired by you 💜
Thanks
Thanks a lot. I will buy some good food for my family.
So much of what you say resonates with me. I am also 50 years old, and while our past may have started different, I hope you realize how similar we all are. I have been thinking lately about how in 100 years, no one will remember me or what I did at work - I will be just another person in the past. It's sad, but freeing for me. I am not rich, but I have many nice people in my life, and for that I am grateful. I hope those around you appreciate you.
Thanks!
Thanks a lot. It means a lot. ありがとう
I bring my own “poor lunch” and snack to work everyday…… I have never bothered to ask my co-workers their opinion because I don’t care, they don’t pay my bills, buying lunch is ridiculous even if you had the money!! Just do you!!!
Amen.
🙏🙏🙏
Exactly!
Thank you for showing that…..a brave man. That’s not miserable lunch for many people. You are trying to look after yourself and save for your family!👏👏👏 Well done.❤
Facts! I have been working with Japanese for a good decade. They're very judgmental of each other's lunches, and it looks to me like food is a zero-risk topic to socialize over with co-workers. Whereas if you discuss office politics, culture and so on, people will get mad, offended, etc.
what a mess in their heads..
really??? wtf, would they actually say something?? can you pls explain more....are they judging whether your partner made it or you brought it or if it is fancy or not?? this is so bizarre to me that adults would be so silly
@@jonv570 This is true. If it's ever discovered this is how he eats he will be judged negatively calling him low class and that isn't he image they want their workers to represent with their lunches. He would be so ashamed to the point of resignation. I've seen worse.
@@DigitalViscosity do you understand how absurd that sounds to someone from the west? I wonder what would seem equally weird to him coming from someone in Australia....
@@jonv570 Here's an illustration: when my husband made boxed lunch for our kid's outing, he was criticised by the teachers for the lunch being "too brown" and "lacking refreshing colours". He made it instead of me, thinking that as a Japanese person he can impress them better than I can. We also packed a whole apple as a snack, so the teachers were aghast because the apple was not neatly sliced and arranged, and anyway, we should have packed "proper snacks", a.k.a. popular low-grade junk food. That was in kindergarten. Later at school, parents also joined in and gave the same feedback, added by comments about the volume (too little). Lunch boxes are a real competition, a housewife-off in Japan.
Man, you are a true hero. A very hard worker that fight every days for his family. Don’t feel embarassed, be proud of who you are.
Agree, you are a real man providing for his family and keeping the ship moving. God bless you always. Keep up the great work.
Thanks
There is nothing wrong with eating this lunch (which looks btw delicious to me) in front of your colleagues. I eat a similar lunch everyday at work (egg sandwich, coffee, banana). I think you would feel more miserable if you started to isolate yourself and feel ashamed of what you’re having. Try to practice more gratitude for having food some people would do anything to have what you've right now in your hand and treat the situation as a ((phase)) until things start to get better. Turn everything into motivation. I know it’s easier said than done, but I believe feeling ashamed and eating alone will only bring more sadness and pain. You will feel better once you put systems into place and work on the new plan to improve the conditions, sometimes we feel better not at the finish line but also while making the changes because we feel that we actually doing something and it gives this sense of getting the power back then this snow ball effect will bring more positive things. So be proud and eat it in front of them.
Making sacrifices for the betterment of your family is never something to be ashamed of. Considering how many people across the globe who should not be parents, I'd say you are worthy of respect for being a good father.
There have been days in the past where my lunch was water and a piece of gum, and dinner was sleep and water. So your lunch looks delicious.
I sincerely hope that you can get your tooth fixed soon. As tooth pain is no joke, plus a potential infection that close to your brain is never good.
I really want to cry seeing videos like this. My heart breaks seeing sincere and hardworking people struggle so much. It's also infuriating that so many people work hard but get paid almost nothing, especially these days when everything gets more and more expensive with each day. And the taxes seem to go up, but people are not paid accordingly. We are expected to work twice harder and twice more at the cost of our health and overall life quality.
You shouldn't be ashamed of your situation. Things happen in life, but you are still a real man who works hard and you give all you have to support your family. Only those should be ashamed who dare to make fun of and belittle people like you.
I sincerely wish all the good luck, success and prosperity to you and your family. I hope you always stay in good health. And I hope that this situation won't last long.
its ok man we love you no matter what, this is how life goes, just live it to the fullest, stay happy man wish you the best.
私は55歳の米国在住、12年ほど日本のあちこちの生活経験ある（東京、仙台。大阪、兵庫県）、3年前に仕事を失ってコンサルタント生活を始めたイギリス人です。妻は日本人（沖縄県出身）と息子二人（15歳と18歳）います。あなた様のVLOGを見てご経験とご意見を心からから共感します。50代を過ぎて、子育て・受託ローンの返済・キャリアーの発展問題が非常に重く感じます。特に今直面している問題を乗り越えるアドバイスはありませんが、せめて「あなたはひとりじゃないよ」を伝えたかったです。応援しています。頑張ってください。
Don't worry about what other people are thinking about you my friend.
They aren't thinking about you. They are thinking about themselves. There is nothing whatsoever wrong with eating cheap.
Live for what is best for you not for someone else.
I have One advice for you young man- STOP COMPARING YOURSELF TO OTHERS.
Facts
Right. This is not a healthy way of living.
If he is hiding from his co workers,he would not have posted a video on his situation.
It's Japan. In certain cultures, being "authentic" can really cause a lot of trouble.
He's 50 years old, not a young man
Entering the comments to see the support for this man and finding how almost evry single person that commented also donated money for him and his family, makes that my faith in humanity restores
the amount of people donating is amazing, you are all wonderful people (I don't have any money to give though lol)
Thank you for always being so honest. I think most people live this way. I believe the way you are responsible and dedicated to your family despite sometimes having a hard life is very honorable.
Don't worry, people who judge lunches are miserable themselves. You are doing your best and that's all that matters. As others have said I like the honesty of this channel and people in similar situation, age group, or demographics can relate. I understand there are some harsh comments here and there but don't take them to heart. You're channel is growing keep doing your best! Take care of your health and teeth. Oral hygiene saves your overall health. Thank you for reading this and ganbatte kudasai!
I hope they look at me positively with my poor lucnh saying that he is humble
thank you again for sharing your life with us so openly! i think people are starving for genuine things, and your channel is a hidden gem. i watch every one of your videos when they appear, and i wish the best for you! keep making videos, i think you could find a huge audience and maybe make some money from these videos!
Dont be sad buddy. The world need more people like you!!
Don't wait to fix your tooth, it will either get more expensive or you will need to have the tooth removed. I find it refreshing how honest you are about everything. Maybe if you were this open with your coworkers you wouldn't feel the need to hide from them.
It's probably a wisdom tooth, more trouble than it's worth alot of the time anyway. Probably cheaper to just have it removed.
@@英語わかりません bro hes 50 if he aint had it removed yet wouldnt it have fucked him up
what a stupid comment, he just said he can't afford it right now.
@@yeahtbh.161 It's cheap to have essential dental work done in Japan. It's stupid to wait.
@@yeahtbh.161 No he didn't?...He literally said he doesn't want to fix it right now because he wants to save money. This is how my family was my whole life and raised me like this, or buying cheap products to "save money" but end up spending 10x more money on replacements, I can sadly resonate with this video so I'm not speaking from a "high horse" or something either.
Remember that you bring joy to those closest to you and you're fans online.