Thanks guys always for the support. It's my goal to share more stories of more people out there who have never been able to voice their experiences to the world!
Max D. Capo I see that this is from 2 years ago is there any update? Where is Joe’s father? What is his father’s story. This is an amazing story. Max you have bought this story to light. Joe should publish it. You should make this film! Enter it in film festivals if no one has made an offer!!! This was amazing! I would love to work on this project in any way. If you need help link me.
Seriously! How can you do that stuff to kids? How can ADULTS be like that? And police didn't do sh*t! And all of this because of being mixed! I'm glad things became better for him, and i pray for Joe's book to be published!
That's a problem of area I guess. There were cases US Navy soldiers rape and kill Japanese girls in history. That's why parents, kids, people who live around Navy base hate them and tragedy happens like his. of course I hate racism and I was sad when I heard his story. but this is real I guess.
How could all of town people basically made him a living punching bag for their anger.... I've been bullied too and heard what he's going through.... I can't. I wish the best in everything for him 🙏❤
This is, in fact, horrible. But I believe that this is due to past rancor involving Americans and Japanese. People who suffered at the hands of the Nazis when they were released began to rape and barbarize the Germans because they suffered from the hands of German men and women. It does not justify, but it does explain! Any case it is sad, especially if it was practiced against those who were born dozens of years after that ...
I have so much respect for this young man. He never gave in to the bullying, he was definitely the better person. Kudos to you Max for getting his story out to the masses. I really believe Joe should write an autobiography about his experiences, it would be truly inspiring.
My boys are half chinese. People act so friendly to them and at school my older son has lots of friends. I feel sad for Joe and his story makes me think more about my kids when they grow up. I see things are starting to change to the Asian community because people are learning to accept other races although it's still tough for them to date black people because of white skin issue being a status. I thank God Joe became somebody in the society after all the struggle he faced in his childhood.
Think someone was cutting onions or something when he talked about what happened to him and his mom growing up. What a strong man to be able to persevere through all those things. Your mom is no doubt looking down at you full of pride Joe. Max thanks for sharing such an awesome story with us. That first interview was actually the one that made me a subscriber. Much love to both you guys
Man what a life Joe had growing up in Japan. I am glad that he pulled through it and had people who would help him. I will definitely read his book when it is published
I was so sad to hear Joe’s story about his treatment in his own country!! I’ve lived in Japan for study abroad and I can’t believe how different my experience was. I am sorry you went through that Joe! I am glad you are happy now.
My heart breaks listening to Joe's story. To learn of Joe's story about all the disgusting challenges he had to face and live through and for Joe to overcome so much is a true testament to his ability to persevere and his strength to go on to become a really good young man. Kudos to you Joe, and I hope this helps others who have had to go through racism, bullying and just plain evil people. I wish you nothing but joy in your present life and future and I hope your loving mother will always stay in your heart.
Hearing that soldiers helped out makes me proud. Though the american military has a stigma in Japan, there are still those that do what is right. Should i get my chance to be stationed in Japan, I would do the same thing for someone if they were in trouble. Joe has a strong will and deserves the best in life!
Wow! With all that happened to him, I am glad to see that his resiliency shielded him to become successful. Massive respect to Joe. Thanks for sharing!
I hope Joe gets the opportunity to publish his book! I believe it's important to publish his book in Japanese too because discrimination against ハーフ or foreigners in general is still present to this day and of course things are changing but I think most Japanese people are not aware of this issue and it's more than saddening to see that. I wish Joe the best of luck, he really deserves it and I must say I had to cry when I watched this video. He's such a strong person.
It might be a stretch but he could try calling the people that publish the magazines he's in! After all, they do what he is talking about and sometimes even if you do something big as a halfu it's hard to get yourself out there like he was (I don't want to say "lucky" enough to), but basically that's what it was! As typically if it's an article about a foreigner it is negative, even though it has been changing. So, maybe someone in his industry could help with it!
Hearing about him going through all that makes me so sad. I hope that he has a lot of happiness in his life now. He's so strong to be able to endure that, and still be able to smile.
I was station in Iwakuni during the Vietnam War for a short time and feel in love with a girl. I was only 18 at the time and I wanted to marry her. I didn't marry her for fear that what happen to Joe would have happen to us. It's not a day gone by that I haven't regret not following through. My heart and prayers are with you in getting your book published.
Sunny Bleek yo dope you had the thought of what happen..it showed you cared ...i think it would of be a hard life but you would of been happy.. Thanks for sharing
Wow, that made me so emotional. Thank you so much for sharing your story. You are amazingly resilient, and I hope other people can draw from that positivity and strength by watching this. I'm half Caucasian, half Chinese in the U.S. and the racism I experienced was so minimal compared to this, yet I still found it hurtful. I don't think could have pulled through as well as you in the situation you were in.
Hello Max & Joe! Thank YOU for doing this series with Joe! It's Amazing! Joe, I am in Awe of your Story! I hope that You get the chance to Publish your story, and share it with the World! Joe, I must say, that your Mother , was a very courageous Woman, and it would be a true testimony to her strength, and the strength she has instilled within YOU! Curtis Shuntaro Yeomans I am half Okinawan, and half African-American
I am so glad that you shared this with us! Joe I am so sorry that you had to go through so much in your life. It broke my heart when you told us about people harassing you and your mom in the streets. I apologize that you had went through so much! Even though I don’t know you I love and care for you! I hope all is better now that it’s the 20th century. Stay strong! We all support you and you are a strong man. So much love for you ❤️❤️
I love the videos with Joe. His story is really touching and heartbreaking. I'm glad that he found the strength to overcome all of the obsticals that were in his childhood path As a retired US Navy member living in Japan for the past 9 years, there's nothing sadder than seeing half Japanese half American children being miss treated or bullied by other kids. I have taken the time to mentor and be like a father figure to several kids to help them through their growing pains of living in Japan as half Japanese. If I had been around during Joe's elementary through high school years, I can honestly say that I would have taken him in after he lost his mother. I hope he finds someone to produce his story.
Max D. Capo thank you for the video. Thank you Joe for being willing to share your story. I am African American and this story really was inspiring and heartfelt. What happened to you and your mom was absolutely horrible, but you are stronger for it. You survived. You Overcame. I'm sure there were also things that your mom went through that she chose not to say, so you would not worry. She was Courageous! Your mom had to be the strongest person in that city to have those things happen to the child she loves, and could not protect you and physically fight back like how she may wanted to...Yet she did fight back. She fought back with the words of wisdom she spoke to you, with the love she had for you, with the destiny she saw in you. She fought back with all of her life by her planting seeds of Faith for you to have a better future...in the end she won. There are so many lessons in your story Joe. I could go on and share other ways this story has encouraged me, but I will stop there. I hope you have found or are solidifying your publisher and editor. I look forward to reading about your triumph. Continue to keep striving Joe to be the best individual you can be. Thank you both again for Sharing.
I have been watching a lot of stories on youtube, that I didn't know about, it brought tears to my eyes. I met my first biracial friend while I to was in the military. she was half black and half Japanes. Very beautiful girl, the only time I actually saw someone that different but the same in my own race. I lived only a couple of hours away from her. Her in Indiana me in Chicago, never knowing that Japanese actually dominated most of that city that she lived in. I feel sad for Joe, I am so glad that things got better for him. Be blessed young man
wow i was born in italy i was basically the only black guy in that city i faced a lot of racism but hearing you story i feel like i was lucky compared to you.
Why are you 'race realist' everywhere XD? if dark skin/African decent people bother you so much move to Mars or wake up and recognize that you live on earth so you'll encounter people that are different from you.
Joe! Max! Another EPIC showing. Even we've talked I'm still impressed with your conviction, Joe. Epic! Happy 2017 to the both of you. This is the year for change!
I'd like to make an editors note for anyone curious. I think Japan as a whole is very respectful to people of different races. If you're traveling to Japan and are of African descent, you will more or less be welcomed graciously by people you meet. There may be stereotypes, but not super negative. I have many friends who are "black" who have visited Tokyo and other areas and absolutely loved it! If you got down into the nitty gritty and bad neighborhoods like Joe's experience, then that's a different story. But there is good and bad everywhere you go in this world.
im east asian and there is evidence that east asian is quite discriminatory towards half asians that are of african heritage. I am glad you use your platform to speak about the problems they faced bc i know alot of my friends r rlly ignorant when they make fun of the way they look and how they don't fit the "eurocentric beauty standard" that most east asians preach upon (esp japan). We as half that can be said priviledged due to fitting the "Eurocentric standards" should stand up for our fellow hafus that are of heritages that does not fit the norm :). And I never felt good when ppl compliment my heritage cs I know its built upon the "Western beauty standard" and it diminished other heritages which does not comply the beauty standard :(
this video makes me cry because nobody deserves to go through what he go through its insane and I hope there would be more people speaking up about racism n discrimination in East Asia. I hope the best in Joe may he lived a happy life throughout his livelihood
His story brought tears to my eyes. It pains me that there's a fellow brother in Japan that had experiences like his (outside of the states). It's a bit scary. I have never heard of any stories like that in Yokosuka. I love this country, but hearing these stories makes me realize how backwards they are in some cases. Especially when it comes to the police here, or prejudice. It makes me weary of having my future [half] kids grow up here. However, I know that not every Biracial person in Japan experience these things in their lives; and that not all Japanese are racist and not all police are bad (just like in the states). Seeing how he's risen above the bad and made his own mark in the world makes me feel so much pride and respect for him. I hope that someday soon, I'll run into him in Tokyo and shake his hand; he's such an inspiring person!His story would so amazing to see on the big Screen and to read in a book. I believe that would definitely open some eyes.
That shows it bias everywhere Esau did a good dam job on blacks and lying to the world some know it though jealousy is a terrible thing?? but soon it will be meant for good to let people know around the world they are HEBREW ISREALITES GOD'S CHILDREN THE REAL ONES NOT THE FALSE ONES THIER IN ISRAEL TODAY IT WILL CHANGE IN THE NEAR FUTURE GOD WILL CALL FOR HIS PEOPLE TO COME BACK TO HEIR HOME LAND IN THE NEAR FUTURE!! SHALOM!!
I think that's a stretch you reach for to deal with negative reactions. the fact is you will never be seen as truly Japanese as a half black, even less than half white hafu. It's a cop out to say visitors will be treated well because they are just that, visitors. I still have family out there and if it wasn't for the fact they did athletics (because people pushed them to do it BECAUSE they were half black) they'd be dealing with far worse. Even in my military base town in the states filled with hafu, half black hafu were treated worse.
Wow Joe! Your are very strong character to go through this and still be positive and happy. I have a lot of respect for you and I wish you all the best for your book or movie! Also thank you to Max for filming his story on youtube :-)
Cried watching this. Joe, will take your advice from previous videos on reading lots of books...looking forward to when your book gets published...You’re such an inspiration and so resilient. Love from Canada 🙏❤️
I felt so heartsore hearing Joe's story, I'm so happened he turned out so positive and strong. He is a beautiful soul and I wish him all the happiness for the future.
Hi Joe and Max, I really enjoyed and watched all three episodes and thank you both for sharing Joe's story and I hope you get published and get a movie. It's terrible that your mom died, but I believe in the resurrection and hope to meet your mom one day. Max, please continue the work you do, it's brilliant and I love it. Joe, I hope to meet you one day. Continue to tell your story and never listen to ignorant people who say you are making it up. I wish you all the best in the world. James
Thank you for sharing your experiences, Joe, they are very eye opening. And Max thanks to you for being brave enough to share some of Joe´s experiences on your channel. Experiences which don´t put Japan in a positive light. I myself am shocked and disgusted at his treatment and to think that this all happened so recently too. Joe´s story would make a great human interest and cultural dichotomy story.
I couldn't finish the video because I feel like I'm gonna breakdown from his experiences... But I'll definitely will come back to finish his story. I'm not half but somehow I think his struggles, his experiences are for everyone to hear. Not just to help Hafus get inspired and be stronger.
You and your mom were so strong I am so glad God kept you to be able to survive this. I am glad you are telling your story. Were you able to get any support from military seeing that your father was in military
Max and Joe, I am so proud of you two. Joe, I stumbled over this video by accident. When I saw your first and second video, your story made me cry and broke my heart (BIG HUG to you). Even though we are from different worlds and generation, being raised by a single mother and born to a Navy father I sort of made some bonding with you. I can relate your story completely 100% though you went through a lot way more than mine. Mine was merely of psychological impact , yours was too much physically and mentally. But looks like you you've overcome your struggles and you turned out very strong young man. I encourage you to write your book and I hope reach out to all the children around the world - message of courage. Yes, indeed you are a hero. I know for sure so many, many children around the world will benefit from your experience. Once you finish your book I will definitely will translate it also in my language (African - Trigrigna, Eritrean). It may not be a big deal for you but it will be a sense of accomplishment for me and a little inspiration to children of mixed race in my country. Thank you for sharing your story. LOVE!! ( Yes, I love Japan and Japanese people just like that, lol!)
I am amazed that you survived and withstood such horrible treatment. You mother’s love certainly must have helped you to make it. I am sorry you had to lose her at such a young age. I am fascinated by what you have shared and I would love to hear more of your courageous story. How did you learn such good English? What’s next for you? Looking forward to hearing more and reading your full story. Be Blessed, Joe!!!
there is a half black in China called Ding Hui(丁慧)，his mother is chinese and his father is south African, after his mother pregnanted, his father left her. now Ding Hui become a volleyball player. However, he is discriminated by many chinese.
I just watched all your videos and I'm happy that I did. Thank you for sharing your story. I hope that you find an editor soon. It would be amazing for you to be in a movie. More importantly I'm so happy that you are alive and well. I couldn't imagine anyone especially a child to go through what you went through. Again I'm glad you are doing well and good luck in all your endeavours. Arigatou gozaimasu.
Hearing Joe's story makes me cry. As a hafu, I understand the discrimination against us from older generations in Japan. Thank you for sharing this incredible story and letting us feel how you felt. ❤️
Hearing Joe talk about he and his mother being attacked being and almost being sexually abused by those gang of people, I had tears in my eyes. especially the babysitter abusing Joe. How he persevered and looks so positive in these videos? He has some tough skin. Maybe got it from his Mother. :)
Thanks for sharing this kind of expirience. Both of you, i think, are very strong man. I´ve been in japanese martial arts for 15 years, first kendo and then kyokushin... but this is the first time that i´ve seing someone that strong!
Thank you for sharing your amazing life story with us. You are an overcomer! Stay strong and victorious! (Not sure I'd ever want to visit Japan though.)
It's like that in China also! They don't like renting to foreigners in China, my old land lady told me directly that she didn't want to rent to me because I'm a foreigner and she had had other foreigners rent from her and just run away from leases back to their countries. The only reason I got the apartment was because the other people that were interested were a group of three young women and they had a child moving in with them and she didn't want all the noise. Soooo that was a weird start...
I have seen the first two videos, but this one moved me to tears, when Joseph described the physical racist treatment, that he and his mother received. What an awesomely, courageous young man! His story must be shared.
Im Half Jap and Half Italian but i live in the UK and was born there. I had a normal life till 2 where i lived in the UK till my dad suffered from depression and wanted to go back to Japan although his reasons where a little edgy. i stayed till around 4/5 and in nursery i was bullied and hurt by teachers and other people even though i looked more asian than european. i never told my parents because thats who i am. i try to be strong. My dad finally got calm but when he came back from depression he was very different. not the fun and friendly dad i was told about and my mum now has very severe depression. i went to school in the UK, i had an chinese friend in school for around 10 years and still at school with him. We weren't the 'cool kids' i guess but i gained respect around grade 5 when someone was trying to hurt him i threw him down to the floor. i normally never interact with everyone else that often because i wasn't great friends but i was never teased after that. tbh my italian grandpa is very violent towards me as i can't speak italian, i can understand that because he wants tp be able to communicate with me. after i got to secondary grade 7, again i wasn't among the 'cool kids' but i was definitely ahead of a lot of people academically and in some sports which im very glad for. I mean im asian right xd. Well compared to Joe i've had a good childhood. i feel sorry for Joe but he has persevered very well.
You had your own share of struggle and suffering. You overcame it and you deserve to be around people who respect you. For your grandfather, I don't want to be rude to him as my mother tongue is the same one as my grandparents from both sides but trust me, language won't be a problem if their love for you is shown in a kind way. My grandparents were more like a catasrophe in my life and didn't show us any love... my family told me that my late grandma (from my mom's side) used to love me a lot (some say even "more" than the other kids because my family was highly disfunctional, that's why I might be "loved more" out of pity for my fate) but I was too young to remember and my last memories were one of a dying woman and she was so sick that she couldn't talk or even pay attention to us. So, if your relationship with your italian side of your family is getting better then I highly recommend you to start learning italian as they're usually very friendly and fun to be around (all italian people I know are like that, regardless of character, they're more likely to be easily approached and have no issues speaking even to strangers). If not, don't waste your time.
I watched all 3 parts and what Joe went through as a child is so horrendous. He saw people being so cruel and evil to him and his mother, very sad. While his story is heartbreaking, how he rose above all that he went through is inspiring. He is very beautiful inside and out. 💙
I really hate it!!! 😭😭😭😭 daikirai!! I don’t know why I’m crying so hard! You’re a really strong man! Even after so much trouble you’re so strong! I would definitely support you throughout my life! And my prayers. And I’m sure you’re mother is so happy that you’re a great person now. I wish I could help you.
My now 28 year old son is half Japanese and half Caucasian American. He was born in Idaho and has been living in Idaho all his life. He was never discriminated until very recently. He was racially profiled by an American cop. That was a shock to us all. Luckly his dad was near by and declared he was his son and then cops said "oh, okay" and left. That pissed me off. Everytime we visited Japan(Nagoya), we were welcomed and never heard anything negative. He is now married to a Japanese wife and has a quarter American baby who is adorable.
I just stumbled across this amazing story. Joe is a survivor. I think he should ADD his mom last name and be proud of both. Wow, he's brave to tell his story and I'm sure there are other hafus who can now tell their story too. I hope his autobiography gets published. Joe you should fight for your Japanese citizenship. I hope someone who has seen all 3 videos would help you. Have you kept in contact with your dad?
I wish him the best and I hope that he will find peace in Japan and a link with his American family too. This would make a great story for the Japanese Educational Channels in America that might be an avenue for him to try.
I really feel so sorry for what Joe and his mother had to go through. Thank God for the servicemen that helped and protected them! And I really hope all of the monsters that abused him get everything they deserve, including those worthless cops!
well i watched your videos and i felt like giving you a long hug...I am almost reaching 50 and I am ethnic korean born in south korea. And, it is obvious that you had suffered quite a bit and no doubt on that..and i can not exactly know the extent because i am not you but my father who was ethnic korean born in osaka only spoke japanese so when he returned to korea with my grandparents he and his brothers were bullied to the extreme because Koreans hated japanese for the years of occupation.. he did not say much but so many times during his walks after school he used to get beaten up by a gang of korean kids because he and his brother only spoke japanese. it is different type of hate i think...some similarities...but I do feel your pain young man and I also applaud your success..The World is changing and we must become a global society...without borders..working towards understanding not emphasizing misunderstandings..We tend to be victims of fear...But I am also sorry for the loss for your mom as well...that would have been harder than even the bullying...either way...Live life and be happy and do not let anyone in this world deter you from being happy!
Hey Joe, you are a beautiful soul and handsome man. Sorry about your difficulties early in life. Wishing you success in your future endeavors. Its time we come to terms with the fact that people are people regardless of their genetic background, and should be accepted for who they are.
Hi whatever happen to Joe's maternal grandparents? After his mom past did they contact Joe? I pray you had an awesome life in the future. Your an amazing guy.
So touching and sad, I can't believe that American's are there all the time and this happened. My Dad had a Korean family that was so good to him when he was stationed there. God Bless you!!
Hi, has Joe found a publisher?!?!? I just found his videos and am so happy I did. I know someone if he hasn't found anyone...but how do we contact him???
Japanese people view the Americans as occupiers and technically they still are with their bases in Japan. The bad treatment might be a response to the military presence and not racism.
He most likely had 2 passports (Japan and US) when he was a child but had to choose one when he became 20yo. Japanese gov doesn't allow dual citizenships.
In some counties, you are not automatically considered to be the nationality of the country where you are born. That's a very American, myopic concept. It's not universal.
hey joe, i don't want to freak you out but since your mum passed away from cancer, i hope you will do checkups more regularly. now that your life is picking up nobody wants it to go downhill. god bless!
This was heartbreaking to watch. I had to stop a couple times. Definitely contact a script-writer and share your book. Your story needs to be told! Especially to the Japanese people who hurt you and will hopefully recognise themselves and feel shame. You have a beautiful soul to match your handsome looks (a mix between Pharell Williams and Thierry Henry!), and your mum must be so so proud of the man you have become. Keep us updated, Max. And thank you for doing this.
Joe's mom was a trailblazer. She created a great man.
Thanks guys always for the support. It's my goal to share more stories of more people out there who have never been able to voice their experiences to the world!
Max D. Capo I see that this is from 2 years ago is there any update? Where is Joe’s father? What is his father’s story. This is an amazing story. Max you have bought this story to light. Joe should publish it. You should make this film! Enter it in film festivals if no one has made an offer!!! This was amazing! I would love to work on this project in any way. If you need help link me.
Thanks for sharing, and what a remarkable woman your mother was. Good luck with your writing and I hope to see your movie someday
Seriously! How can you do that stuff to kids? How can ADULTS be like that? And police didn't do sh*t! And all of this because of being mixed!
I'm glad things became better for him, and i pray for Joe's book to be published!
That's a problem of area I guess. There were cases US Navy soldiers rape and kill Japanese girls in history. That's why parents, kids, people who live around Navy base hate them and tragedy happens like his. of course I hate racism and I was sad when I heard his story. but this is real I guess.
How could all of town people basically made him a living punching bag for their anger.... I've been bullied too and heard what he's going through.... I can't. I wish the best in everything for him 🙏❤
Racism is the answer to your question. It's everywhere.
This is, in fact, horrible. But I believe that this is due to past rancor involving Americans and Japanese. People who suffered at the hands of the Nazis when they were released began to rape and barbarize the Germans because they suffered from the hands of German men and women. It does not justify, but it does explain! Any case it is sad, especially if it was practiced against those who were born dozens of years after that ...
Well, it's Japan.
I have so much respect for this young man. He never gave in to the bullying, he was definitely the better person. Kudos to you Max for getting his story out to the masses. I really believe Joe should write an autobiography about his experiences, it would be truly inspiring.
Joe is an awesome example of what a man should be like. Thank you for sharing your story. May God bless you in all that you do in life! ❤️
My boys are half chinese. People act so friendly to them and at school my older son has lots of friends. I feel sad for Joe and his story makes me think more about my kids when they grow up. I see things are starting to change to the Asian community because people are learning to accept other races although it's still tough for them to date black people because of white skin issue being a status. I thank God Joe became somebody in the society after all the struggle he faced in his childhood.
What a sad story :( what he went through is very very horrible and I really hope he gets his story published.
Think someone was cutting onions or something when he talked about what happened to him and his mom growing up. What a strong man to be able to persevere through all those things. Your mom is no doubt looking down at you full of pride Joe. Max thanks for sharing such an awesome story with us. That first interview was actually the one that made me a subscriber. Much love to both you guys
Shane Flavien those dang onions were at my house too‼️LOL
Man what a life Joe had growing up in Japan. I am glad that he pulled through it and had people who would help him. I will definitely read his book when it is published
I was so sad to hear Joe’s story about his treatment in his own country!! I’ve lived in Japan for study abroad and I can’t believe how different my experience was. I am sorry you went through that Joe! I am glad you are happy now.
I hope Joe writes a book about his life. Max tell Joe to find a publisher in Japan or America.
We really need a dorama or a manga based on his life
I'd 100% read it !
me too
My heart breaks listening to Joe's story. To learn of Joe's story about all the disgusting challenges he had to face and live through and for Joe to overcome so much is a true testament to his ability to persevere and his strength to go on to become a really good young man. Kudos to you Joe, and I hope this helps others who have had to go through racism, bullying and just plain evil people. I wish you nothing but joy in your present life and future and I hope your loving mother will always stay in your heart.
So glad he featured on your channel again! He has such an interesting story and it was a great video 👍🏽
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Hearing that soldiers helped out makes me proud. Though the american military has a stigma in Japan, there are still those that do what is right. Should i get my chance to be stationed in Japan, I would do the same thing for someone if they were in trouble. Joe has a strong will and deserves the best in life!
its amazing how you're so positive still, such an inspiration! Wishing you all the best
Wow! With all that happened to him, I am glad to see that his resiliency shielded him to become successful. Massive respect to Joe. Thanks for sharing!
I cannot even imagine what his mom has gone thru. Full respect to a strong mom! I wish her beautiful soul Rest In Peace. 偉い！
I hope Joe gets the opportunity to publish his book! I believe it's important to publish his book in Japanese too because discrimination against ハーフ or foreigners in general is still present to this day and of course things are changing but I think most Japanese people are not aware of this issue and it's more than saddening to see that.
I wish Joe the best of luck, he really deserves it and I must say I had to cry when I watched this video. He's such a strong person.
It might be a stretch but he could try calling the people that publish the magazines he's in! After all, they do what he is talking about and sometimes even if you do something big as a halfu it's hard to get yourself out there like he was (I don't want to say "lucky" enough to), but basically that's what it was! As typically if it's an article about a foreigner it is negative, even though it has been changing. So, maybe someone in his industry could help with it!
Joe you are a survivor. You have the victory. Thank you for being brave enough to share your story.
Hearing about him going through all that makes me so sad. I hope that he has a lot of happiness in his life now. He's so strong to be able to endure that, and still be able to smile.
I love how you're always so good about playing Nujabesu, It goes very well with the theme of the video
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I was station in Iwakuni during the Vietnam War for a short time and feel in love with a girl. I was only 18 at the time and I wanted to marry her. I didn't marry her for fear that what happen to Joe would have happen to us. It's not a day gone by that I haven't regret not following through. My heart and prayers are with you in getting your book published.
Sunny Bleek yo dope you had the thought of what happen..it showed you cared ...i think it would of be a hard life but you would of been happy..
Thanks for sharing
Wow, that made me so emotional. Thank you so much for sharing your story. You are amazingly resilient, and I hope other people can draw from that positivity and strength by watching this. I'm half Caucasian, half Chinese in the U.S. and the racism I experienced was so minimal compared to this, yet I still found it hurtful. I don't think could have pulled through as well as you in the situation you were in.
Hello Max & Joe! Thank YOU for doing this series with Joe! It's Amazing! Joe, I am in Awe of your Story! I hope that You get the chance to Publish your story, and share it with the World! Joe, I must say, that your Mother , was a very courageous Woman, and it would be a true testimony to her strength, and the strength she has instilled within YOU! Curtis Shuntaro Yeomans I am half Okinawan, and half African-American
I would definitely buy Joe's book.
I would like to thank everyone (service memeber, foreigners, Japanese) who helped Joe and his mom during those tough years.
You've been through a lot!
But at the end you're the winner. Those people couldn't kill the life in you. Fly high bro!
Its so nice that Max always bring Joe to inspire us. Joe is an amazing person!
I am so glad that you shared this with us! Joe I am so sorry that you had to go through so much in your life. It broke my heart when you told us about people harassing you and your mom in the streets. I apologize that you had went through so much! Even though I don’t know you I love and care for you! I hope all is better now that it’s the 20th century. Stay strong! We all support you and you are a strong man. So much love for you ❤️❤️
I love the videos with Joe. His story is really touching and heartbreaking. I'm glad that he found the strength to overcome all of the obsticals that were in his childhood path As a retired US Navy member living in Japan for the past 9 years, there's nothing sadder than seeing half Japanese half American children being miss treated or bullied by other kids. I have taken the time to mentor and be like a father figure to several kids to help them through their growing pains of living in Japan as half Japanese. If I had been around during Joe's elementary through high school years, I can honestly say that I would have taken him in after he lost his mother. I hope he finds someone to produce his story.
Glad there was this follow up. I hope Joe can connect with publishers. His story is inspirational, so much more I want to know. Thank you Joe & Max.
Max D. Capo thank you for the video. Thank you Joe for being willing to share your story. I am African American and this story really was inspiring and heartfelt. What happened to you and your mom was absolutely horrible, but you are stronger for it. You survived. You Overcame. I'm sure there were also things that your mom went through that she chose not to say, so you would not worry. She was Courageous! Your mom had to be the strongest person in that city to have those things happen to the child she loves, and could not protect you and physically fight back like how she may wanted to...Yet she did fight back. She fought back with the words of wisdom she spoke to you, with the love she had for you, with the destiny she saw in you. She fought back with all of her life by her planting seeds of Faith for you to have a better future...in the end she won.
There are so many lessons in your story Joe. I could go on and share other ways this story has encouraged me, but I will stop there. I hope you have found or are solidifying your publisher and editor. I look forward to reading about your triumph.
Continue to keep striving Joe to be the best individual you can be. Thank you both again for Sharing.
This guy is a lesson. Thanks for reminding us that life is beautiful. Very inspiring.
I have been watching a lot of stories on youtube, that I didn't know about, it brought tears to my eyes. I met my first biracial friend while I to was in the military. she was half black and half Japanes. Very beautiful girl, the only time I actually saw someone that different but the same in my own race. I lived only a couple of hours away from her. Her in Indiana me in Chicago, never knowing that Japanese actually dominated most of that city that she lived in. I feel sad for Joe, I am so glad that things got better for him. Be blessed young man
wow i was born in italy i was basically the only black guy in that city i faced a lot of racism but hearing you story i feel like i was lucky compared to you.
Europe for Europeans.
Why are you 'race realist' everywhere XD? if dark skin/African decent people bother you so much move to Mars or wake up and recognize that you live on earth so you'll encounter people that are different from you.
@@robertosalazar8965 and your ass to everyone, even if nobody wants or has the courage to face this hole
Joe! Max! Another EPIC showing. Even we've talked I'm still impressed with your conviction, Joe. Epic! Happy 2017 to the both of you. This is the year for change!
I'd like to make an editors note for anyone curious.
I think Japan as a whole is very respectful to people of different races. If you're traveling to Japan and are of African descent, you will more or less be welcomed graciously by people you meet. There may be stereotypes, but not super negative. I have many friends who are "black" who have visited Tokyo and other areas and absolutely loved it!
If you got down into the nitty gritty and bad neighborhoods like Joe's experience, then that's a different story. But there is good and bad everywhere you go in this world.
im east asian and there is evidence that east asian is quite discriminatory towards half asians that are of african heritage. I am glad you use your platform to speak about the problems they faced bc i know alot of my friends r rlly ignorant when they make fun of the way they look and how they don't fit the "eurocentric beauty standard" that most east asians preach upon (esp japan). We as half that can be said priviledged due to fitting the "Eurocentric standards" should stand up for our fellow hafus that are of heritages that does not fit the norm :). And I never felt good when ppl compliment my heritage cs I know its built upon the "Western beauty standard" and it diminished other heritages which does not comply the beauty standard :(
this video makes me cry because nobody deserves to go through what he go through its insane and I hope there would be more people speaking up about racism n discrimination in East Asia. I hope the best in Joe may he lived a happy life throughout his livelihood
His story brought tears to my eyes. It pains me that there's a fellow brother in Japan that had experiences like his (outside of the states). It's a bit scary. I have never heard of any stories like that in Yokosuka. I love this country, but hearing these stories makes me realize how backwards they are in some cases. Especially when it comes to the police here, or prejudice. It makes me weary of having my future [half] kids grow up here.
However, I know that not every Biracial person in Japan experience these things in their lives; and that not all Japanese are racist and not all police are bad (just like in the states).
Seeing how he's risen above the bad and made his own mark in the world makes me feel so much pride and respect for him. I hope that someday soon, I'll run into him in Tokyo and shake his hand; he's such an inspiring person!His story would so amazing to see on the big Screen and to read in a book. I believe that would definitely open some eyes.
That shows it bias everywhere Esau did a good dam job on blacks and lying to the world some know it though jealousy is a terrible thing?? but soon it will be meant for good to let people know around the world they are HEBREW ISREALITES GOD'S CHILDREN THE REAL ONES NOT THE FALSE ONES THIER IN ISRAEL TODAY IT WILL CHANGE IN THE NEAR FUTURE GOD WILL CALL FOR HIS PEOPLE TO COME BACK TO HEIR HOME LAND IN THE NEAR FUTURE!! SHALOM!!
I think that's a stretch you reach for to deal with negative reactions. the fact is you will never be seen as truly Japanese as a half black, even less than half white hafu. It's a cop out to say visitors will be treated well because they are just that, visitors.
I still have family out there and if it wasn't for the fact they did athletics (because people pushed them to do it BECAUSE they were half black) they'd be dealing with far worse.
Even in my military base town in the states filled with hafu, half black hafu were treated worse.
Wow Joe! Your are very strong character to go through this and still be positive and happy. I have a lot of respect for you and I wish you all the best for your book or movie! Also thank you to Max for filming his story on youtube :-)
Cried watching this. Joe, will take your advice from previous videos on reading lots of books...looking forward to when your book gets published...You’re such an inspiration and so resilient. Love from Canada 🙏❤️
I felt so heartsore hearing Joe's story, I'm so happened he turned out so positive and strong. He is a beautiful soul and I wish him all the happiness for the future.
Hi Joe and Max, I really enjoyed and watched all three episodes and thank you both for sharing Joe's story and I hope you get published and get a movie. It's terrible that your mom died, but I believe in the resurrection and hope to meet your mom one day. Max, please continue the work you do, it's brilliant and I love it. Joe, I hope to meet you one day. Continue to tell your story and never listen to ignorant people who say you are making it up. I wish you all the best in the world.
James
Thank you for sharing your experiences, Joe, they are very eye opening. And Max thanks to you for being brave enough to share some of Joe´s experiences on your channel. Experiences which don´t put Japan in a positive light. I myself am shocked and disgusted at his treatment and to think that this all happened so recently too.
Joe´s story would make a great human interest and cultural dichotomy story.
I couldn't finish the video because I feel like I'm gonna breakdown from his experiences... But I'll definitely will come back to finish his story. I'm not half but somehow I think his struggles, his experiences are for everyone to hear. Not just to help Hafus get inspired and be stronger.
He's a stronger man than I could ever be. Definitely an inspiration.
You and your mom were so strong I am so glad God kept you to be able to survive this. I am glad you are telling your story. Were you able to get any support from military seeing that your father was in military
I think Joe has a very important story to tell! I will definitely buy his book! Thank you for sharing👍🏻
Yes Joe I hope he finds a book publisher 😁
Max and Joe, I am so proud of you two. Joe, I stumbled over this video by accident. When I saw your first and second video, your story made me cry and broke my heart (BIG HUG to you). Even though we are from different worlds and generation, being raised by a single mother and born to a Navy father I sort of made some bonding with you. I can relate your story completely 100% though you went through a lot way more than mine. Mine was merely of psychological impact , yours was too much physically and mentally. But looks like you you've overcome your struggles and you turned out very strong young man. I encourage you to write your book and I hope reach out to all the children around the world - message of courage. Yes, indeed you are a hero. I know for sure so many, many children around the world will benefit from your experience. Once you finish your book I will definitely will translate it also in my language (African - Trigrigna, Eritrean). It may not be a big deal for you but it will be a sense of accomplishment for me and a little inspiration to children of mixed race in my country. Thank you for sharing your story. LOVE!! ( Yes, I love Japan and Japanese people just like that, lol!)
I am amazed that you survived and withstood such horrible treatment. You mother’s love certainly must have helped you to make it. I am sorry you had to lose her at such a young age. I am fascinated by what you have shared and I would love to hear more of your courageous story. How did you learn such good English? What’s next for you? Looking forward to hearing more and reading your full story. Be Blessed, Joe!!!
there is a half black in China called Ding Hui(丁慧)，his mother is chinese and his father is south African, after his mother pregnanted, his father left her. now Ding Hui become a volleyball player. However, he is discriminated by many chinese.
Africans and black Hebrew are different nationalities sorry its true were not African!!! were black Hebrews okay?
I just watched all your videos and I'm happy that I did. Thank you for sharing your story. I hope that you find an editor soon. It would be amazing for you to be in a movie. More importantly I'm so happy that you are alive and well. I couldn't imagine anyone especially a child to go through what you went through. Again I'm glad you are doing well and good luck in all your endeavours. Arigatou gozaimasu.
Hearing Joe's story makes me cry. As a hafu, I understand the discrimination against us from older generations in Japan. Thank you for sharing this incredible story and letting us feel how you felt. ❤️
ikucandy thanks for watching and listening to his story. I'm so glad his life turned for the better :)
Don't forget South Africa as an English speaking country. Joe's story brings me to tears every time. Resilient is what he is.
Hearing Joe talk about he and his mother being attacked being and almost being sexually abused by those gang of people, I had tears in my eyes. especially the babysitter abusing Joe. How he persevered and looks so positive in these videos? He has some tough skin. Maybe got it from his Mother. :)
Joe it’s wonderful that you’re telling your story. It’s moving and inspiring.
Thanks for sharing this kind of expirience. Both of you, i think, are very strong man. I´ve been in japanese martial arts for 15 years, first kendo and then kyokushin... but this is the first time that i´ve seing someone that strong!
Thank you for sharing your amazing life story with us. You are an overcomer! Stay strong and victorious! (Not sure I'd ever want to visit Japan though.)
I love Joe's attitude. He's so strong spirited
That is so awesome, what a positive young man. Keep up the positive vibes young man, thanks for sharing.
Joe is such a beautiful person inside and out. I await the release of his book!
I'm excited for your story to be published.
It's like that in China also! They don't like renting to foreigners in China, my old land lady told me directly that she didn't want to rent to me because I'm a foreigner and she had had other foreigners rent from her and just run away from leases back to their countries.
The only reason I got the apartment was because the other people that were interested were a group of three young women and they had a child moving in with them and she didn't want all the noise.
Soooo that was a weird start...
Such an inspiring story. I know you'll go places. Good luck, Joe! Great vid! Love from the Philippines!
I have seen the first two videos, but this one moved me to tears, when Joseph described the physical racist treatment, that he and his mother received.
What an awesomely, courageous young man!
His story must be shared.
Im Half Jap and Half Italian but i live in the UK and was born there. I had a normal life till 2 where i lived in the UK till my dad suffered from depression and wanted to go back to Japan although his reasons where a little edgy. i stayed till around 4/5 and in nursery i was bullied and hurt by teachers and other people even though i looked more asian than european. i never told my parents because thats who i am. i try to be strong. My dad finally got calm but when he came back from depression he was very different. not the fun and friendly dad i was told about and my mum now has very severe depression. i went to school in the UK, i had an chinese friend in school for around 10 years and still at school with him. We weren't the 'cool kids' i guess but i gained respect around grade 5 when someone was trying to hurt him i threw him down to the floor. i normally never interact with everyone else that often because i wasn't great friends but i was never teased after that. tbh my italian grandpa is very violent towards me as i can't speak italian, i can understand that because he wants tp be able to communicate with me. after i got to secondary grade 7, again i wasn't among the 'cool kids' but i was definitely ahead of a lot of people academically and in some sports which im very glad for. I mean im asian right xd. Well compared to Joe i've had a good childhood. i feel sorry for Joe but he has persevered very well.
You had your own share of struggle and suffering. You overcame it and you deserve to be around people who respect you.
For your grandfather, I don't want to be rude to him as my mother tongue is the same one as my grandparents from both sides but trust me, language won't be a problem if their love for you is shown in a kind way. My grandparents were more like a catasrophe in my life and didn't show us any love... my family told me that my late grandma (from my mom's side) used to love me a lot (some say even "more" than the other kids because my family was highly disfunctional, that's why I might be "loved more" out of pity for my fate) but I was too young to remember and my last memories were one of a dying woman and she was so sick that she couldn't talk or even pay attention to us.
So, if your relationship with your italian side of your family is getting better then I highly recommend you to start learning italian as they're usually very friendly and fun to be around (all italian people I know are like that, regardless of character, they're more likely to be easily approached and have no issues speaking even to strangers). If not, don't waste your time.
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Hi! I was wondering what U.K. city were you raised in?
Luton although i think thats more of a town.
I watched all 3 parts and what Joe went through as a child is so horrendous. He saw people being so cruel and evil to him and his mother, very sad. While his story is heartbreaking, how he rose above all that he went through is inspiring. He is very beautiful inside and out. 💙
I really hate it!!! 😭😭😭😭 daikirai!! I don’t know why I’m crying so hard! You’re a really strong man! Even after so much trouble you’re so strong! I would definitely support you throughout my life! And my prayers. And I’m sure you’re mother is so happy that you’re a great person now. I wish I could help you.
@Max D. Capo I think it would be great if this video had Japanese subtitles so it can reach more people. Great video! Inspiring
Thanks so much for the upload! Wonderful video, and what an inspiring story!
Also, I could edit the book, or at least be one of the editors. ^_^
聞いてて涙が出ました。もしそこにいればなんとしても助けてあげたかった。そんな思いをした子がいることが残念で胸が痛みます。エラかったね。よく頑張ったね。腐らないで立派になってて、お母さんもきっと誇りに思っているでしょうね。
Wow Joe, you are awesome, sorry about your beautiful mom passing, it made me sad but thank you for sharing your amazing story.
My now 28 year old son is half Japanese and half Caucasian American. He was born in Idaho and has been living in Idaho all his life. He was never discriminated until very recently. He was racially profiled by an American cop. That was a shock to us all. Luckly his dad was near by and declared he was his son and then cops said "oh, okay" and left. That pissed me off. Everytime we visited Japan(Nagoya), we were welcomed and never heard anything negative. He is now married to a Japanese wife and has a quarter American baby who is adorable.
If his mom was Japanese and he was born there, why wasn't he awarded citizenship? What are the rules?
Japan don't allow dual citizenship. I guess he did want to lose his American citizenship
They can hold multiple citizenships until they become 21 yo
They have to choose only one citizenship by then
I just stumbled across this amazing story. Joe is a survivor. I think he should ADD his mom last name and be proud of both.
Wow, he's brave to tell his story and I'm sure there are other hafus who can now tell their story too. I hope his autobiography gets published.
Joe you should fight for your Japanese citizenship. I hope someone who has seen all 3 videos would help you.
Have you kept in contact with your dad?
I wish him the best and I hope that he will find peace in Japan and a link with his American family too. This would make a great story for the Japanese Educational Channels in America that might be an avenue for him to try.
OMG I didn't expect this at all I feel so sorry for him and his Mom 😟
i had such a lucky childhood. I can't even imagine going through something half as bad.
I really feel so sorry for what Joe and his mother had to go through. Thank God for the servicemen that helped and protected them! And I really hope all of the monsters that abused him get everything they deserve, including those worthless cops!
Sounds like a story for Oprah ....
I will buy his book for sure. Joe thank you for sharing your story, truly heart breaking. Please update us with your book
well i watched your videos and i felt like giving you a long hug...I am almost reaching 50 and I am ethnic korean born in south korea. And, it is obvious that you had suffered quite a bit and no doubt on that..and i can not exactly know the extent because i am not you but my father who was ethnic korean born in osaka only spoke japanese so when he returned to korea with my grandparents he and his brothers were bullied to the extreme because Koreans hated japanese for the years of occupation.. he did not say much but so many times during his walks after school he used to get beaten up by a gang of korean kids because he and his brother only spoke japanese. it is different type of hate i think...some similarities...but I do feel your pain young man and I also applaud your success..The World is changing and we must become a global society...without borders..working towards understanding not emphasizing misunderstandings..We tend to be victims of fear...But I am also sorry for the loss for your mom as well...that would have been harder than even the bullying...either way...Live life and be happy and do not let anyone in this world deter you from being happy!
I am sorry, Joe. You had to go through the horrific experience. It’s so appalling. I am so glad it’s all behind you now.
This touched my heart so much
Hey Joe, you are a beautiful soul and handsome man. Sorry about your difficulties early in life. Wishing you success in your future endeavors. Its time we come to terms with the fact that people are people regardless of their genetic background, and should be accepted for who they are.
Hi whatever happen to Joe's maternal grandparents? After his mom past did they contact Joe? I pray you had an awesome life in the future. Your an amazing guy.
You two are so awesome. 👍🏽❤️👍🏼
Yay! love to see you guys together!
So touching and sad, I can't believe that American's are there all the time and this happened. My Dad had a Korean family that was so good to him when he was stationed there. God Bless you!!
Hi, has Joe found a publisher?!?!? I just found his videos and am so happy I did. I know someone if he hasn't found anyone...but how do we contact him???
Thank you for sharing Joe. You are an inspiration.
Japanese people view the Americans as occupiers and technically they still are with their bases in Japan. The bad treatment might be a response to the military presence and not racism.
I wish the host would have additionally focus on more of his profession as a model, travel, girlfriend....etc.
You need to write a book Joe so motivating real youth
how is he not Japanese if he was born and raised there and has a Japanese mom?
Crow Richter so he is not legally Japanese or ppl just discriminate against him once they see him?
Also, he didn't have the right for a citizenship as he got his father's citizenship. Stupid laws.
He most likely had 2 passports (Japan and US) when he was a child but had to choose one when he became 20yo. Japanese gov doesn't allow dual citizenships.
In some counties, you are not automatically considered to be the nationality of the country where you are born. That's a very American, myopic concept. It's not universal.
According to another video, due to the year he was born (1982) he had to take his fathers citizenship at birth.
hey joe, i don't want to freak you out but since your mum passed away from cancer, i hope you will do checkups more regularly. now that your life is picking up nobody wants it to go downhill. god bless!
From an optimistic perspective, his mother' s death and bullying compelled Joe to triumph over his obstacles. A phenomenal interesting narrative.
His demeanor is so peaceful.
Aside from the book, Joe should reach out to the people doing the "Blasian Narratives" project, which releases in a few days.
This was heartbreaking to watch. I had to stop a couple times. Definitely contact a script-writer and share your book. Your story needs to be told! Especially to the Japanese people who hurt you and will hopefully recognise themselves and feel shame.
You have a beautiful soul to match your handsome looks (a mix between Pharell Williams and Thierry Henry!), and your mum must be so so proud of the man you have become.
Keep us updated, Max. And thank you for doing this.
such an incredible story. thank you.