Why I Love Japan (And Why It Took Me So Long To Realize It)
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- Опубликовано: 16 апр 2024
- (Originally posted 21.10.2020)
A story about my how I came to love Japan over my entire lifetime.
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As an older western guy that first visited Japan 28 years ago for a one year stay , then returned to Japan 16 years ago (and still living here) , I found much of what you said very interesting.
Like everything and anywhere , there are pros and cons, but all in all, living here for me is still an amazing journey filled with wonder, appreciation and mystery.
I also have a deep respect for the civility of society (in general) , the politeness, calmness, generosity and good manners of most Japanese people.
Having easy access to good, reasonably affordable health care, inexpensive, delicious and all the healthy food choices are an added plus.
There are of course ; many other situations of how and why some things are done here, which can seem strange and frustrating at times (to westerners),
but I really do appreciate living here and try to remind myself of that every single day. Just as you do, I also love Japan. Follow your heart and live a good life.
Great video and I completely get it. I love being in Japan and can't wait to get back there when I am away. I have a urge to explore every inch. It is such a special place.
You and I would have been good friends as kids! Never been to Japan (yet) but have been living vicariously through people like you who are willing to share the experience. Thank you for that!
Finally! Somebody who feels exactly the way I do about Japan. Thank you so much for that. Now I know I'm not going mad 😂 Went there twice this year already. Can hardly wait to go back as soon as the weather becomes cooler.
Your video is amazing! I can see what you focus on.
I am so glad you are discovering the charms of Japan.Actually it’s not easy for Japanese.
Same brother, same. Going back this year for the 3rd time :)
I do love japan and I feel like I belong there but I have never actually been there due to financial reasons.
Thank you for bringing the amazing experiences of creating in Japan. For breathing and exploring the place you love and sharing the experience through your work.
Your art is an inspration.
When i came to Japan in 2007 to be honest i didn't like japan specially the working culture the restrictions and rule based society. But now though the year i develop a special love towards Japan that i didn't have in my early years i guess i endure many difficult challenges and stumbled with many things that made mw wiser and more Open to see the world from a different perspective. Also having my 3 children growing up here gave me the strength to continue living here. Japan is a great country once you really understand it and learn to love
You take great photos. I'm Japanese (living in the West) and am interested in how and why some people outside the country develop particular affinity to the culture. In your case, I see it through your photos, I feel.
Majority westerners develop affinity to Jap culture because first they watch anime that portray humanity/suffering/life very well. Then they learn that Japan has high spirituality and rich history and manners that are so different from western.
Same here, although I am still growing up and being influenced by Japan.
I love Japan and have been living here for the past few years but once in a while I want my head to go back to 'the Japan that was' when I was a tourist.😂 There is Japan that the tourists see, and the Japan that the tourists don't see.
very nice pictures in the meantime :)
Nearly 30 years after first visiting Japan and well over 100 trips after that including living in Tokyo for a couple of years, I always felt a connection to Japan. I'm not even Asian, not that it even matters, but I always feel like I can let my guard down when I am in Japan as if there's nothing dangerous being there other than maybe a sunburn or a bug bite. Earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis and typhoons aside, it's very safe and pretty much what you see is what you get if you take the time to read the air.
More that 13 years before I went to Japan for the first time, I already had that mindset of building something to maximize the space it was going into because, my world as a child existed only in my bedroom and my parents allowed me to build anything I wanted as long it was my money and the room would be returned to normal when I grew up and moved out. I was back then and still am now a raging electronics otaku so that scene at 8:33 gave me the ear to ear smile and warm fuzzies that only Japan can with it's most unique shops that sell almost anything you can imagine.
I’m pretty sure that this is the same old dude that retired, packed up shop, and sold the store (like the whole thing) to a Canadian RUclipsr that reassembled it in his studio.
Check out Tokyo Lens.
I’m sure it’ll be in the thumbnail. That clip may even be from Tokyo Lens, but that old dude was pretty famous, so anyone could have recorded him.
liking this channel already. the pace is great! the theme... its more relaxed and makes you reflect. Great stuff Pat!
🌏 What?! Australia is an equally fantastic, beautiful, and safe place! You're missing out by not living in the present moment. And yes, the grass is always greener in someone else's yard. You're romanticizing Japan because it's different visiting than living there. But, take that leap of faith, and move there anyway. See how many tsubo your monthly salary can afford and the long hours needed to get them. Meanwhile, just travel with Kara & Nate. Their Japan trips are quite funny!
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I really enjoyed Japan, as an outsider. My western mind wouldnt be productive in their society.
Do you plan to move to Japan?
Are you fluent?
Wow that was some ode to your favorite land. Find a nice 2LDK and then a waifu and settle down.