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Two years into this BS and you're still wearing masks? This makes as much sense as genital censorship in porn Get a grip, Japan. You'll be suffering economically soon if you don't and I need my anime
“What country did you have in mind when saying that?” is one of the best follow up questions you could have asked. Just subscribed because of how good these interviews were. Thanks!
five reasons why the Japanese doesn't make good friends for us westerners: 1 they are too lazy to learn foreign languages and they laugh at our accents when we try to speak their language 2 they never tell us what mistakes we would make, even though it is the only solution to improve us in front of them, too much of stuipid politeness. 3 they judge what people deserve to hear their "honne" (true thoughts and feelings) and they lie most of the time , tatmae this tatemae that, you don't know why they don't want you in their circle 4 they insult us behind the back without searching to get to know us 5 and they are too serious , they only work-work, they don't want foreigner friends
A few years ago I went to a party hosted by a Japanese friend in Auckland, NZ. I went with a friend who only spoke English, I speak a few languages and some Japanese words... There were about 15 Japanese English students and they made the effort to speak in English ALL NIGHT! Even to themselves so we wouldn't feel left out. Now THAT'S being polite and classy! 日本人はいつも優しい
I've just started learning process, and read the end of your comment as "Japan person haitsumo ...something... shii." hahahaha I still have a long way to go, but I'm loving it! Just today I read a street sign that said "sauna & kapuseru" from another video and understood what it meant, so that was nice. It's cool that they'll make such an effort to reciprocate by using another language.
Wow, that was like every stereotype rolled into one. We're kind, tall, straight forward communication...etc. I feel like a real encounter with a westerner could be a little disappointing. Great interviews! Keep them coming
How are you supposed to talk about a group of people, in this case westerners, without using stereotypes? Yes, westerners are, on average, taller than Japanese. Yes they have a different culture, and are maybe more straightforward on average. Does that mean everyone is 6’5 and can talk to any one with ease? No, and no one ever said this.
@@Namaster88 Exactly: "Read Between The Lines" which takes a minimum of (lol) 2 brain cells... +1 Also, the context is a PUBLIC interview, so if people have say 3 brain cells, then they can realize the lovely Japanese ladies are being 1) Polite about their commentary of Western people (thank you! agigato! from Western people for being so kind) 2) They are interpreting the question as in "your ideal version of if you were to meet..." 3) The positive of Western people you hope to experience if the opportunity arose to interact with them and it would then enhance your experience. It is true about height and then the "Ladies First" is often quoted too which is appealing as the clear rules and roles is appealing to Japanese sensibilities as well I would infer. My own opinion? I think Japanese often have much higher standards of good behaviour than a lot of Western people and so yes it might be disappointing meeting a lot of Western people. The straightforward in expressing "Love" is easily also "Careless in consumerist in relationships".
ikr. The only westerners they know are what they see as foreigners there or what they see on TV... straightforward love? Caring of family? I think she is in for a rude awakening when that first girl travels to the States lol
I honestly don't think they're extremely far off. Sure, no culture is as perfect as you imagine it, but compared to what is "normal" in Japan it's not really that amazing. I don't know about "kind", but Japanese people aren't known for showing much affection in general compared to other countries at least. With "tall" I don't think it's such an exaggeration given that the average japanese height is 5'6-5'7 for man and with "straight forward in communication" I don't think it's because Westerners are great at communicating but simply because in Asian cultures communication is anything but straight forward and honest, given that there are concepts like "Honne and Tatemae" or "kuuki wo yomu (read the room)".
Frankly, as an American man, these interviews surprised me. I was expecting the girls to say we were rude, dirty, loud, etc. (sadly, all too often true).
@@Un1234l A valid point to be sure, but most of the world sees Americans, at least, in a less flattering light than depicted here, and the Japanese are sufficiently worldly and educated to be aware of these stereotypes.
You do a great job on these interviews. Your follow-up questions are never leading, never judgmental, and often surprise me by how unassuming (open-ended) they are, allowing the person to take it in whatever direction they desire. It's respectful to the person being interviewed and gets to more sincere, sometimes surprising responses. When you expand beyond your RUclips channel you should push into long-form interviews (documentary style).
takashi i couldnt say what this guy said any better and ..i agree with what he said 100% x2 then ² so i will do the american thing and say "yeah what he said" also im too lazy to type all that ...but hes correct
New Jersey has some really great schools. It totally depends on where she goes but it’ll be great for her, even if location isn’t great, because the challenge of studying abroad is a really great tool to mature people.
I remember we had a foreign exchange student from Taiwan he was so self reserved soft spoken and well mannered , after a month , bro was talking shit to the boyz and hanging out he got to let loose , they’d look out for him and not let him get too wild but it’s like once he found himself he gained a new confidence he wouldn’t let people talk shit to him like in the beginning and would stand up for himself. he’d try new things and learn to just be him he became the coolest kid in our school after coming in so quiet and self reserved .
I may be wrong but I feel like him becoming more expressive and confident may of been due to the fact or atleast partially because he wasn’t aware of customs and may of been scared in a new environment. He may of not only broken his shell but also seen that he had no reason to be scared in this new country so he just showed his true self. Going to a different school is scary enough and new students most of the time act exactly like that when they don’t know people, imagine coming from a different country.
That's not because Japanese are all hijacked by timidness and introspection, moreso, a majority of the population have this inherent temperament, but Japanese society also induces conformity, so people who aren't like that are disciplined into becoming such ways. It's a double edged sword since certain negative traits in people can be tempered by social expectations, but certain expressiveness and extroversion could also be stifled.
I'd go as far as to say that a lot of americans are willfully disrespectful as a way of showing how patriotic they are. In the last decade or two it's become almost like a weird point of pride to have "freedom" mean "i can do whatever i want no matter how much if affects other people." Reminder to folks, your "freedom" ends when it affects other people. This becomes very prevalent when you are in a transition area from rural to urban. I've lived all over the western US and rural "patriots" really love to show how "patriotic" they are which is basically them being a very loud, polluting, destructive person as a way of showing off. It's really odd. It's like they're inviting a confrontation or altercation and when they don't get it they get to establish their dominance or something. It's really wacky and it's often something to do with their "patriot" ego.
It seems (to this American) that we are direct and rather simple, whereas the Japanese are more restrained. I think both have their own views and prejudices, we just express them (or not) in different ways. All these young women are well mannered and respectful. A gaggle of young white American women would NOT give the same vibe. The Feminist Revolution has had a HUGE impact here. No wonder American men are beginning to look elsewhere.
@@CRneu it depends on where the rural environment is. I grew up in a patriotic rural area, but political views were skewed relatively evenly and people knew how to be respectable for the most part. I grew up naïve to the extremism and the increasingly polarized political climate that was the rest of America. A part of me wants the simplicity of naivety back.
I worked for a Japanese company for almost 12 years. The Japanese people that I worked with were very kind and respectful. My boss came to my wedding and his wife has dressed in a traditional formal dress. It was like she walked out of one of those japanese paintings on frosted glass. Absolutely stunning. She stole the show. That was such a sign of respect and admiration of me and my future wife by my boss. I will never forget him and many others that spent literally years working with. They were charming, funny, insightful and incredibly smart. Once they got a hold of English and could effectively communicate in a way I could understand I really got to get an insight of Japanese culture, traditions, hang ups opinions and such. There was a man in particular named Koji Nakai. He was freaking hilarious. The other Japanese that worked with Nakai called him " Machine gun mouth" because apparently he cussed like a sailor.....which I guess is unusual or provocative still in Japan. But he came straight to me and asked..."Ahhhh, Jim San. Please a, teach me a, American swear words...." 🤣 So I did. And he taught me Japanese profanity which I still use to this day. The day I thought him "M er F ing SOB" was one of the best days of my life, I swear. There were several of us screwing off at work and here he comes.....to screw off with us. He was hiding from his boss. The lesson ensued and literally we were all laughing to the point of tears listening to him try and say "M Er f ing SOB". And he knew exactly what he was doing and why were all laughing so hard and he just kept saying it in what would be the stereotyped way. That was September of 1990. I think often of Koji, Koiso, Midori, Takashi and my favorite, Toshi Shibatsuji. Toshi saw something in me. I was 21 years old and he was the manger of this new department and he specifically requested me to come work for him. It was a big deal for me at the time and it put me on the track to eventually be part of the management team and really it was instrumental in how my career has developed over the last 40 years. I think of him often to this day. I doubt he even still alive because he was in his 40s back in the 90s. But he was a true gentleman and an inspiration to me. I will never forget those people. Ever. It always made my heart swell to think about how things were between America and Japan during WW2 and how they were in the 90s. The mutual respect and admiration and the almost apologetic nature that seem to just be there because of history made me so proud to be an American.
I had a college class with a young man from Japan. He was still learning English. He was only 18 and I was already married with a child and in my 30's, going back to school. He would always hang out with me in the student center and I asked him why he wasn't hanging out with people his own age. He said, "You accept my English. They do not accept my English." When I asked him about dating while he was here, he said that American girls were either too tall or too fat. LOL. I certainly understood where he was coming from as I was taller than he was, myself. When he returned from Japan after the Christmas holiday, he brought me gifts from Japan that I still have 20 years later. He was a nice friend to have during that academic year. I was sad when he transferred to another school the following year, but happy for him, as well since I knew he would have more young people to hang out with. We kept in touch via email for a while. He said that he met more Japanese students to hang out with, but because he wasn't using his English as much, it had gotten worse. :) Good memories.
I had three Japanese foreign exchange students when I was a young boy. Each of the three girls taught me so much about respect and patience. I remember sitting on the floor and watching one of them draw me pictures of Star Wars characters while we listened to music. I love them all like my sisters and have loved to see them raise their own families on social media 😌 Americans can learn so much from Japanese people. They have such a rich, sometimes complicated, but beautiful culture, full of great philosophies!
So true. I lived there for many years, I think one of the best cultures comes from the mixing of Eastern, Japanese patience/respect/honor culture, and Western, American individualism/expression/freedom. When we got to know our Japanese friends, they finally opened up about being jealous of the American culture of being able to express oneself in public, smiling and talking to strangers as friends, and being able to befriend people in different age brackets and of the opposite gender more easily. At the same time, we admired their culture of respect, patience, and loyalty, and we attempted to inherit a bit more of that when we went out with them. It was the perfect blend. We learned to restrain ourselves a bit and to respect the Japanese culture, and that learned how to express themselves and their feelings more openly.
"Western men think Japanese women are kind, shy, and quiet, but I don't think of myself that way" Lady you are being the definition of kind, shy, and quiet
Most northern asians (and chinese) women are often really reserved. I live in south europe and its been next to impossible to randomly meet any, which is a shame because I do find them interesting, but they literally dont exchange single glance to no one. The only asians I've met were in college and by god they were really hard to keep engaged in a conversation. One of my biggest fears of moving to Japan or Korea is that, the people might be even colder to meet foreigners than northerns countries. The most chilled ones might be actually eastern and south europe.
@@Paperkutchy Haha true east asians are harder to approach while central asians are more active and social like afghans. me myself a afghan have allot of korean friends they are more social than japanese people i thinks its more cultural.
that is something that i noticed aswell. It's really cool and great to see him getting more and more comfortable. It is also very inspiring since i am posting recordings of my voice myself (not going to use his channel for own promotion though ).
I like at the start, how the girl waited for the van, and it took a split second for Takeshi to understand and thank her. I always love how courtesy and polite Japanese people are.
I think as a western person we often seem to romanticise each other especially the opposite sex but disregard how difficult it is to integrate culturaly with each other and that can be with other westerners never mind folks from the east with dramatically different cultures who you might have no understanding or experience of. It might seem fun at first but you both need to be willing to put up with significant challenges to maintain a relationship.
A lot of truth to this. I've dated more Asian and Latin women than I can remember and half of those, the cultural barrier was too much. Especially with Asians, the notion that even if they're 30-35 years old, their duty is to obey every word from their parents and grandparents until they get married absolutely baffles me. I corrupted a few of them into accepting the American idea that it's perfectly acceptable to have a mind of their own and do as they wish when you're well into adulthood. The other half came over here and immediately sought to shed their very old fashioned family that they saw as oppressive.
Reminds me of a story about a foreign exchange student my mom had in high school. She was from south east Belgium and her future husband was from north Belgium. So she spoke Flemish (basically French) and he spoke dutch. But they were both taught English in school so when communication became difficult in French they would switch to English to get their points across more clearly. It lead to both of them being some of the best foreign English speakers I ever met. They’re accents are thick but very much understandable
three reasons why japanese doesn't make good friends: first, they makes zero efforts to speak other languages and anyway when we try to speak japanese they laugh at our accents and they don't forgive bad pronounciations secondly, they refuse to show their feelings no matter how polite, kind and respectful we are. just because they refuse to put us in their friendship circle (in fact it's only when they get drunk, it's pathetic) and thirdly, they love to criticize the others in their back. they judge them without knowing them, they don't give us any chance. they don't tell our mistakes, how can we improve ourselves. i like japan, for what it has naturally, but i do not get why its locals are so well seen in the world.
I have been married for 15yrs to a Thai woman. I am a traditional country western man from the USA. Although we experienced our share of problems, we have held strong and hold a good marriage. One of the things she tells me that was difficult for her to adjust to are: Western men tend to think very independently. Its kind of taught into us as young children to stand up for ourselves and our self interests. What happens is that we end up not always caring about how our actions effect those around us. Good critical thinkers are conscious about what we say or do and how others interpret, but some of us don’t think critical enough and can come across selfish or appear to be taking advantage of others. We do this subconsciously sometimes and don’t even realize if we have offended someone. But with a lot of Western men, you will get very open affection. Also western men tend to value their women’s happiness and protection more than they will value any customs or traditions. Once we are family, a wife tends to become an integral part of binding a family and quality western men protect that at all costs. So women tend to feel more valuable in a relationship.
@@retrominskis1552 Yes. Honor, class and not besmirching the family name is a cultural norm in places like Japan, China and India. A Japanese princess was outcasted from the royal family for marrying a ‘commoner’. Many countries also practice arranged marriages. Then you have other countries where Islam is the national religion and women are treated as second class citizens. Religion is paramount. Women have the most freedom and value in western countries.
@@Madness-te7dr before speaking on how Islamic countries treat their citizens, I recommended you ask Islamic women how they feel about their environment. Do those women feel like they are second-class citizens or is that just your western perspective coming into play? I’m not Muslim but I’ve made the mistake of assuming a Muslim woman who prefers to wear her hijab or burqa is “oppressed” when the ones I’ve met don’t feel like that at all but rather proud.
@@xkaiokenx10 I didn’t say that they are oppressed and I didn’t pass judgement on those civilizations. I only stated facts. Women are given the most freedom and are valued equally to men in ‘western’ countries. While in Islamic countries their religion is paramount and their religion teaches social segregation and limits the freedoms of women more than men. Is one society better than the other? I don’t know. Do women feel better or live better in one over the other? I don’t know.
Met my wife in Japan, while I was in the Marines. Got married, had a son. Been happily married for 31 years. Now have a 22 month old Granddaughter who is the world to us. Would not give it up for all the money in the world.
I was on a stopover flight in Tokyo and a Japanese woman and her teen daughter took the seats next to me. I noticed her looking at a Vegas guide. I pointed out a hotel and gave thumbs up. She spoke no English. But we communicated in ways. On arrival in L.A. she tore off her luggage tag so I could write to her. This is just before internet boom. She learned English so we didn't have to get each other's snail mail translated. After 3 years of this we got together in Hawaii. So many memories of such a sweet woman. She picked up all costs, other than airfare, for my stay in Japan, including her home, a Tokyo hotel, and two 5-star resorts (I insisted on paying for the second one, meals included), sumo wrestling, food, trains and mountain tours by taxi. It all ended after 10 years following her visit to America when she realized just how different our cultures are, and I couldn't just drop my career and move. Though long divorced, I was still supporting my 4 kids, who each moved in with me after turning 18, through college and starting them out in life. I found Japan fascinating but too expensive for retirement.
Videos like these are genuinely fascinating to me. The cultural differences around the world really show that what you see as normal, is likely either very strange or unique. Like how most of them said they saw western men as very friendly and good at communicating, whereas living in America, casual and friendly communication is the most common way to interact with people, while in Japan, they tend to be more “proper” than what most westerners are used to.
Yeah its because of their history see how in Russia people are usually very unsocial and unfriendly because they literally grew up not to trust strangers like what happened with napoleon they were apparently allies of russia and then betrayed them In Japan Japan was isolated for Centuries and only recently been opened to others and you can see that by Japanese people they are not very open and not very good at communicating It is in-fact fascinating
Dear Japan. I am a die hard american. And I’d like to thank you for all the amazing, motorcycles your country produces. I love Japanese engineering…I love it so much.
Absolutely. Not only bikes but cars, diesel engines, electronics, robotics etc. They really make things so precise and great quality. I love my made in Japan Kawasaki zx6r and Honda magna.
Maybe that's more of a statement on how little we appreciate the men of western society, don't have the context of how women are treated in the rest of the world by men, and don't appreciate how generally decent most men are here.
@@johnhess9443 I lived in South America for multiple years and tbh the men in America are pretty dope most of the time. They tend to treat people and women fairly well compared to down there where I was living at. But America is big so I cant speak for the whole country. I live in the midwest and men here are definitely what the japanese women described, at least imo
@@johnhess9443 Very good point. For some reason society has started to paint Western men as the ultimate evil with no regards to how poorly men treat women in places like the Middle East and Africa.
It was very interesting that almost all of them said “communication”. The interesting thing is.. That communication varies from state to state. (USA) West cost, east coast, southern hospitality vs northern values change. So… it’s not as simple as they might think. Very insightful.
All countries have these sorts of internal nuances and differences in how people tend to act. From the outside, people tend to form a picture of the average.
It's bc most are basing their opinions off their exposure to western movies, along with educated expats or JET English teachers (JET programs require a bachelor's), so they encounter far fewer hoodlums than you would in the west
Regardless of East coast, West coast, Northern or Southern, it's all American and thus more open and bold, than what the Japanese are used to. You'd literally have to go into an Amish community or something to get something as reserved and non direct as Japan in the US.
Doesn’t matter where in the US you are from, as a whole we are definitely less passive than Japan. Genders are becoming (slowly) more equal here in the states and that cannot be said about Japan’s traditional culture
W video. I love hearing what differing cultures think of us westerners even though technically I’m not western (Australian) and I especially love hearing it from one of the most fascinating cultures of Japan, huge dream of mine is to visit one day
Australia is 100% Western. The West doesn't literally mean Geographically part of the Western Hemisphere, it means part of Western Civilization AKA Western European Civilization. Since Australia was settled and created by British people and since Australians are descended from British people, that makes Australia Western because Australia was created by and is still inhabited by Western European people (British), same as Canada, New Zealand and the US. We don't call it "Western European Civilization" though because that would be kind of misleading and it would exclude the USA, Canada and Australia, so we just call it "Western Civilization" instead, so even though Australia is as far East as you can go, it is still considered to be a core Western nation. Also, countries like Brazil and Mexico are geographically in the Western Hemisphere, but they're not Western countries, mainly because they don't have majority Western European-descended populations. Basically, South American countries were settled and created by Westerners (Spanish/Portuguese), but they are no longer inhabited by Western European peoples, which is why they are not considered to be Western. Western just means "white" and "Western European" and "first world", basically. There are other civilizations in the world, too. Chinese Civilization or the "Sinic World" being one. Modern Western Civilization is the child of Ancient Roman Civilization and the grandchild of Ancient Greek Civilization.
I'd love to go to Japan one day soon, I adore so much about their culture. I was planning a trip, then covid hit and ruined everything, maybe one day I can see the deer in Nara and walk among the cherry blossoms.
Hey Takashi, I’m wondering if you’d be interested in interviewing Japanese people about what they think of western style clothing and if they think it’s strange seeing western people wearing Japanese style clothing when they are in Japan. Reason being, I’ve been living in Japan for six months now, and my friend introduced me to shops in Tokyo that imported western clothing. I wasn’t sure weather he was being considerate or he was implying that I stick to wearing western style clothes. It may seem like a trivial topic to most, but as a single foreigner living in Japan, I’m conscious of my appearance when it comes to clothes.
He was being considerate. Westerners have this false perception that Japanese people are a bunch of sensitive liberal arts students who are offended by everything just like them. Japanese people have a tendency to try and make you feel at home. When I was in Japan, I had to tell my Japanese friends that I did not care to see western stuff, and instead asked to see historic parts of town and to take me to tea shops and stuff.
I went to a small country HS in Oklahoma, like only 100 kids 9th-12th grade and somehow we got a foreign exchange girl from Tokyo and she didn’t speak any English. Super shy but after a month or so she started to open up and when football season come around we got her to be a cheerleader and good lord the after parties were always wild which she had never done before 😂 Needless to say after a couple of months she loved living here. Last I knew she went back to Japan for about 4-5 years then she ended up permanently moving to the US
I always find stories of Japanese (or East Asians in general) people coming over for a visit and "coming out of their shell" in bombastic fashion very interesting. I am 3/4 Japanese, but I grew up mostly in the USA and I have always been a rather talkative and extroverted person. Even my family in Japan like to poke fun at my "not very Japanese" behavior. It makes me wonder how much of the reserved and more quiet demeanor is just a societal expectation from culture, seeing how I never went through that.
100 kids is a lot😂. My school was so tiny that we only had 1-6th grade with 7-15 kids in each class and in 7th grade we had to commute into town (25km)
@@urphakeandgey6308Personality is definitely affected by culture, it’s both nurture and nature. So even if you’re an extroverted person that will manifest itself very differently in a culture where people are more reserved.
Most of the interviewed people seem to have a very "romanticised" perception of "western men". I noticed that they describe what you normally see in Hollywood movies of some "cool guy" kinda MC, which is obviously incorrect and will likely lead to their disappointments at the end as all fantasies usually do, but I guess that won't be my problem at the end of the day XD. Respect to the girl in the green at the end, at least she went with a more "niche" option and not the cliché Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Bradley Cooper, Johnny Depp, Leo Dicaprio etc. And thanks for your work Takashii-san, you're a star!
@@themiddlelayer Not all western men are white and there are a lot of bad people in the West, also some actors mentioned on this video have been accused before of things like domestic violence.
I think the west is often romanticised in general, like England or the US, there's just a skewed perception of what it's actually like. Especially cities like LA or New York, they look cool but they're really fucked under all that romantic tourist imagery. Then England where I live is 90% a shithole, you never feel safe in towns or cities & your 5 minutes from your local druggie, every thing is dreary and most people are bellends looking to spark you out. They may have it tough with all the rules & formalities in Japan, and I think there's areas they could loosen up on without fucking up what is good about it, but the West is far far worse off and it's slowly declining further and further with the false reality bubble that people tend to live in on social media. No one does anything, we're mostly lazy and inefficient and simply put not many people give a shit about anyone other than close friends & family, and if they do it's likely to pretend they're a good person, it's so disconnecting.
This is such a hot take!! I was expecting the responses to be so different. They had a lot of positivity toward us and that’s great. For me I personally think the Japanese are amazing, very reserved, laid back, yet fun. Full of dreams and ambitions, very artistic and full of respect. That’s what I would say as a whole.
I agree, their responses are almost heartwarming lol, I'd say sadly reality doesn't mesh too well with their expectations though.. the west is definitely open - But too open, we'd probably be better of learning a thing or two about humbleness and being a little more conservative from countries like japan - as we speak our minds so freely here there's some unnecessary conflict every 5 meters of where you are at all times (or so it feels) lmao. In my eyes Japan and most of Asia has a refreshing and healthy sense of respect you just don't see often in the west. Of course, a lot of it stems from their emphasis on formality rather than most of western culture's obsession with ego (For lack of a better word). This is just my perspective of course, the west is huge and so there are differences in some cultures here as well. But I've always admired japans social culture!
@@nate7778 his target for interviews were young women, since they mainly see Westerners through the scope of films and series he probably didn't have to.
I think an international couple can learn a lot from eachother. The Japanese seem to like the image of being open, affectionate, clear communicators, and tall (lol). I think Americans admire the Japanese sense of mutual respect, personal mastery, service to others, and morality. I find it amazing that all work is considered honorable, in Japan. For example, In the US, working as a garbage man is lowly and not respected. If an American imagines a garbage man, you imagine someone who is dumb and disgusting. But in Japan, they wear beautiful crisp jumpsuits, dude a shining, perfectly maintained truck, and get the same level of respect as any public servant in uniform. I wish we had that in the US, that kind of respect for others, and respect for people's work. The other major difference is morality. My friend was visiting Japan , and he lost his backpack. It had expensive camera equipment and 50k JPY in cash. He went to the closest police kiosk, and found that someone had anonymously given the backpack to the police, and it had all the equipment and money inside. That would never happen in America. Researchers studying child development asked 6 and 7 year old children why it is wrong to hit their classmates. In the USA, the kids said they don't hit others, because they would get into trouble for hitting a classmate. The teacher or parent would punish them. In Japan, the kids said it's wrong to hit their classmates because it will hurt their classmate, or make their classmate sad. I think the US has a lot to learn there.
This is really interesting to see. I am from Australia and my partner is from Japan. Most of the worries that the Japanese people have are definitely true and culture definitely plays a big part of our disagreements. My girlfriend has been living with me in Australia for 2.5 years now and her English has improved a lot. It has not been easy for her especially with Covid but we’ve made it work. If 2 ppl from other countries happen to fall in love the road ahead to be together is not a straight forward or easy one but with patience, dedication and kindness (and love) it is possible. Keep up the great work Takashi san
I think Japanese women are very admirable. With that said, a "hack" for any human woman: They thrive if they are able to develop a support network of friends and family (and often female) PLUS their man is working hard and bringing home the bacon... . As I said if you need a simple hack. The thing I found most interesting with Japanese is their sense of "intelligence" how they apprehend the world around them is thoughtful. That is fertile ground for a life-time of good communication... I wish you a lot of happiness.
It is shameful to go to low level Australia. Future looks dark for mentioned women. Well she chose hell herself. Bad future awaiting. She should run away.
One key thing I take away from this, is the fact it’s very easy to romanticize other cultures and rely on stereotypes. I think it also differs from where you’re from. As a Norwegian I see Americans as more open to social interactions with strangers than what we’re used to in Norway. And the bar seem to be lower as to who you’d consider a friend as opposed to just «someone you know», a colleague at work or fellow student. I heard someone once said that we Norwegians are a tight knitted group, but once you’ve made it into the group you’ll know just how much about ourselves we’ve hidden away. And it hit me that; «they have to make it in», rather than being just invited in. It honestly rings true, I can’t really deny it. On the other hand: My cousin spent a couple of years in the US, and she felt welcomed right away, and it was far easier to make friends and connections as opposed to here in Norway. Guess we can learn a thing or two from you guys!
Norwegian's are usually "coconut people", hard on the outside, but "soft" on the inside. And it is not a bad thing. When you first get to to know them they are your friend's for life. Some people of other cultures are "soft" on the "outside", but hard on the inside. They are more welcoming at first, but past that they are harder to be friends with.
I loved my trip to Norway, such a beautiful country. I got on well with Norwegians. This is just my experience, but I found there were 2 types of Norwegians. The weekday Norwegian and the weekend Norwegian. During the week I found everyone very helpful but in a logical straight to the point way. However on a weekend hike or 2 beers down everyone was very relaxed and chatty. I enjoyed the contrast and look forward to visiting Norway again one day.
That's probably the nicest thing I've heard someone in Europe, outside the UK or Ireland, say about my people. Thanks, sincerely. We could probably learn a lot from you guys too, especially when it comes to government and standard of living ! I wish you the best.
The "Brada Pitto" was adorable. I love their accent on English names and words. From learning Japanese I'm sure I do the same thing in reverse so its gonna be fun when I go over there for the first time and probably get made fun of lmao
One thing I learned studying linguistics is a thing called the Rule of Civil Inattention. It’s a social rule people know, but don’t know they know. Basically, when in public and you cross paths with a stranger when you get within a certain distance you sort of politely pretend not to see each other. If you continue looking at the person after breaching that distance it can often become awkward, or often people’s first reflex will be to smile politely then look away. There are a few circumstances in which people are kind of “allowed” to break civil inattention. For instance, if a person is in an “out of role activity.” Like they are wearing a costume, or if you see missionaries in suits. People walking pets or pregnant women are also subject to this sometimes. Another circumstance is when a person identifies with the stranger. So for instance if you were a westerner in Japan and saw another westerner you might be more tempted to approach or acknowledge them. The thing I find interesting and the reason I bring it up is the “strength” of the civil inattention rule can vary by region. I imagine it is very strong in Japan. In the US if you’re from the West, someplace like Idaho or Utah, the rule is weaker- you will notice more strangers watching you or approaching you in public. Meanwhile, if you were to do the same thing someplace like New York you’d be more likely to get a hostile response like,” What are you looking at??” I wonder if Americans in general are more likely to break the rule of civil inattention. Perhaps, in Japan since they are a minority they would be subject to people breaking the rule. I’d really like to observe it.
I see that in my own behavior. I want to smile more often in public when I get eye contact with people, but most of the time it feels a little bit weird.
Here in Philadelphia a lot of us (black) people will strike small talk conversation and smile to each other. Some of us walk by each other. I notice that the older generation tends to speak while the younger one doesn't interact as often
A few years back I watched a bunch of reddit videos about perceptions of Americans in European countries, and a large subset of the responses were pretty much this. One of the things that apparently all but instantly identifies an American tourist is a willingness to approach strangers and talk to them. I imagine the effect would be similar or even stronger in Japan.
I hope your channel succeeds enough to allow you to travel and interview foreigners and Japanese people in other countries. Seems like a natural next step.
I remember in college saying hi or good morning to the Asian girls who were graduate students. Took me a little while to figure out they thought I was being forward by making eye contact. I thought I was being friendly and they thought I was creepy. 😆
I've been living in Hawaii for a while which has a strong Japanese culture. The differences between between "forward" or "shy", "polite" or "rude", really come down to how the individual person relates to the larger society. In Japanese culture, people (by American standards) are very deferential to the group. People don't WANT to be different. Blending in, following tradition, not standing out are the overriding values. In American culture, it's the opposite. Being independent, thinking for yourself, standing up to the group, etc, are the overriding values. "Conformity" in America is weird - it means being independent like everybody else!
Conformity in Canada is weirder. It means being independent while also knowing how to read words in french that you don't know how to pronounce (or english that you don't know how to pronounce).
Not to be an a hole here what you said is honestly true but when I read the first part of the comment about living in Hawaii and having a strong japanese culture all I could think about was pearl harbor and the irony of the situation there
@@aronwashington2209 Hawaii has been a popular spot for tourism for the Japanese in the 20-30s. As well as the immigrants that worked in the sugarcane plantations from 1800. Japanese culture is very strong in Hawaii because most people has some Japanese blood in them lmao. Almost everyone that lives down there is a mix of a bunch of ethnicities. So the Japanese had their eye on Hawaii before wwII. They just tried and failed to take it
I'm glad this popped up in my recommendations. I honestly thought us Western men were rambunctious and annoying to Japan and their people. Now I understand that when it comes to us and relationships that we are much more open and straightforward, which I will take the compliment. It's very interesting to see the views of other people from other countries are about the US. Honestly, I wasn't quite expecting this and I'm happy to hear that they like us for certain cultural aspects that aren't the norm in theirs.
Right on man. TAKASHii is great so if you like this video, you should totally look further into his channel. He has a lot of other cool and fascinating videos if you are interested in things like this.
Honestly, I was afraid that Logan Paul's visit to Japan may have soured Japanese perception of American men. Not because of the suicide forest incident, but because he made such a loud and obnoxious ass of himself to random people and in public.
@@jcoolguy1548 While individuals vary, Western culture in general values talking about problems, rather than politely pretending that they don't exist, which Japanese culture very much does. Also, Western men are OK with expressing affection, even in public. Some of them might even HOLD THEIR GIRLFRIENDS HAND!! WHERE OTHER PEOPLE MIGHT SEE!!?!*one!? Yeah, Japanese culture isn't big on public (or even private, a lot of the time) displays of intimacy either. Probably above all though, if a Western man asks a Japanese girl out, it's probably because he has some feelings for her, whereas quite a lot of Japanese couples still get married more for cultural reasons like, "My parents are hassling me about kids, and you seem like I won't hate you in 20 years time. Let's get married", or even "Well my parents have agreed with your parents that we're getting married, and neither of us can shake the filial piety thing, so..." (not even kidding on the second one, I read that about 30% of Japanese marriages are still arranged marriages, although these days it is quite often at the request of the kids, because they sure don't have time to find an SO themselves, with the working 100 hours/week, and not being able to look a member of the opposite sex in the eye and all)
I would love for you to have a "sit down" with Japanese people and non Japanese people, face to face at the same time and ask them questions and they can also talk amongst them self. That would be so interesting.
@@DJPaulgee1 Couldn't be just look for Japanese people who speak English? I imagine it's not difficult in Tokyo to find young people with reasonable English
five reasons why the Japanese doesn't make good friends: 1 they are too lazy to learn foreign languages and they laugh at our accents when we speak their language 2 they never tell us what mistakes we would make, even though it is the only solution to improve us in front of them 3 they judge what people deserve to hear their "honne" (true thoughts and feelings) and they lie most of the time 4 they insult us behind the back 5 and they are too serious , they only work-work
Growing up in Russia I’ve read a series of books about Japan by one of Russian historians. I always felt fondly about Japan and it’s people. There are so many treats that I personally adore in Japanese mentality. Japanese girls are so cute and sincere❤. I also find it fascinating how in different videos people tend to answer questions truthfully and respectfully.
@@literalgarbage8014 I guess it just depends if you read Reddit or if you watch movies. On Reddit I’m sure you will eventually start to hate America, if you watch our movies, then you might have a romantic view of my people. Same with people who watch anime and think Japan is a magical wonder world of submissive beautiful women.
@@boxing388 There are a vast amount of real criticisms that can be found of the USA, many of which are infuriating. However, in my personal belief, Reddit seems to take a very cynical view that refuses to accept or acknowledge positive change in our system, and ends up in a relentless bashing of our system that removes all objectivity and introduces emotion to the debate.
@@brianlam5847 The problem with Reddit is that it’s very unprofessional. Essentially a bunch of immature people that believe themselves to be experts on political and economic subjects due to the vast information of the internet. They are led wildly astray to start thinking radically because they conclude that America is the only country to be bad and do bad things because of its wide influence. They refuse to acknowledge history and it’s contradictions to their thinking.
My man is finally getting sponsored. Good stuff. I’ve been enjoying this channel recently because I want to visit Japan one day. Great job Takashi - From the US
Great video! I'd love to see what people in Japan think of both Western men *_and_* women (asking the same person both questions), and also maybe how Japanese people perceive how relationships between men and women are different in Japan and Western countries. Thanks for the great work!
I was in Japan for a few years. I wasn't totally immersed in the culture because I was in the navy and most of the day was spent with my shipmates. But I loved to get off base and be with the Japanese nationals when I could. When I hear three phrase "good communicator" I take it as someone who can effectively express an idea and understand others in kind. But I had a few girlfriends, and I always got the sense that when they say "good communicator", they basically just mean someone who talks a lot. Sadly, I don't talk a lot, so I didn't really get that particular bonus.
Super interesting take! I was contemplating on what they meant with "good communication", and your idea makes sense. An extrovert of sorts. So one should just go to Tokyo and talk non-stop about sports, beer & jokes no one else finds funny - "Now that's a man with communication skills!"
You seem so easy to talk to, never judgmental of someone's answer. You seem to really put people at ease, I think you're a fantastic interviewer. Thank you for these videos, I really enjoy them.
@@Haris-qo1hx society is still pretty conservative overall, more so than liberal. you’re just finding a way to feel oppressed like the SJWs you talk about
@@claudia-ob2wv I am not disagreeing with you completely, but what is your definition of a “conservative” culture and infrastructure. That would imply our institutions our government, the media, market, and advertisement are mostly conservative. But, I do not see that, at least in the traditional means of conservatism. That would imply our nation has a strong grip on our nation story, faith in our foundations, fortification of borders, and a resounding optimistic belief in the American dream. I do not think we are an optimistic people any longer, we are a people with a contemptuous spirit, and we no longer speak of dreams.
@@boxing388 Times change. Laws, circumstances, and beliefs change. Some deserve to remain, but we are much better off as a state than we were in 1776, because of the determination to adapt. Such a negative view may be true in some circumstances, but this is not true for all Americans. Let me clear something up: I do not believe that I live in an equal society, and I believe that others hold an advantage over me, wealth advantage, luck advantage, etc. However, I am a person who believes in shifting the sails whenever the wind stops blowing my way; I do not roll over and die because of the inherent inequality that delay my dreams, and will pursue my dream until I die. You may not think we are an optimistic people, but I urge you, take another look at the dreams of my generation. We will surprise you with a thousand innovations, an infinitesimal amount of technological refinements, and a quality of life elevated to potentially the greatest standards in the world. If you believed in the American Dream as I do, you would understand the advantages of our country, rather than your cynical belief of a disillusioned, pretentious people given comfort they do not deserve. The resources given to our prodigious universities cannot be fully matched by others, the brilliance of our engineers at MIT, dedication and persistence in our researchers at Harvard, and the innovations provided by researches at Princeton University cannot be understated. We have a dream, not disillusioned by the inequality in our society, not deterred by attempts at our democracy, but one that remains distinctly American.
I was born in Okinawa Japan but my dad got stationed out a few years later and we never went back. I’ve always loved Japanese culture. It’s my dream to go to my home town one day and respect the land I was born in. Definitely interesting seeing how people over there think of us.
I think the Japanese are wonderful. A friend of mine went to Japan to visit an elderly lady. He told her I was a fan of Japanese tea and despite not knowing me, she sent me a large box of these teas. Such kindness.
A very respectful led interview, where everyone of them quickly felt quite comfortable with you. That was really interesting to watch. I was planning to "move" to Fukuoka for a couple of months in 2020, but covid happened and I'm now still waiting until I'm allowed to travel there again. Wish you all the best!
The stereotypes are actually pretty true of foreigners in Japan. I've lived in Japan for a few years and noticed that many foreigners with the same characteristics as others that lived there. I'm Mexican American with a Japanese fiance, so my situation was kind of unique, but, overall if you're kind and approachable, Japanese women will like you.
I can kinda see it like it's expensive to go their and usually most ppl who can afford to visit are well mannered or respectful or try to be to the culture I would imagine I would imagine most the ill manner or unpleasant ones either can't afford or uninteresting in visiting so they have a more positive outlook or we down play our own culture and think more highly of others and with language barrier kinda makes it easier to not notice some things
how were you perceived overall? i am also mexican american and i visited japan in feb of 2020. all i can say is they are super shy but you can still start a conversation with them.
As an American, I'd just like to contribute that it isn't really normal for a guy to go out to dinner with a "female friend" while he's in a serious relationship... Maybe for some people that's normal, but not for the majority, and definitely not where I come from! That is bound to cause some problems. Anyways, fun video Takashii! Nice work as usual.
@@dukenukem7043 Nah, it's not like that. It's just a custom, a part of culture. Where I come from, a man should have his priorities straight. Doing that would just be disrespectful and strange. What is a man in a serious relationship doing going out to DINNER to eat with another woman ONE-ON-ONE? That's not coffee with a group of friends, that's a date. Unless it's for some important reason, going out like that with a woman while in a serious relationship is just weird, man. I think you need to grow up a little bit. Come join the real world.
I’ve been learning Japanese in college so that if I were to ever go to Japan, I’d have an easier time communicating with people. I’ve only known my Japanese sensei for 2 weeks or so, and he’s honestly one of the nicest people I’ve met. He’s hosted some Japanese cultural events like calligraphy and taiko drumming at the school, and attending these events just makes me want to go to Japan just to experience more of the people and their culture. I look forward to the day I get the opportunity to go to Japan, and I hope I can leave a good impression to the people there
As a westerner I’m very impressed with how in touch these woman are with their own identity as well as the awareness of those who may hold such stereotypes.
I’d love to see interviews with men and women who dated foreigners in the past but married Japanese. I think you would get more realistic answers on what it’s really like when people from cultures so different as Japan & US/France/England try to have a love relationship. There are a lot of issues that require great patience, for each person. If one of the partners has a bad temper or is oversensitive, it can be very difficult and not work. Additionally if either partner had a bad family life (cold, over-critical or too angry) it will be harder for the other partner to understand their behavior. As different amounts of anger, coldness etc are considered normal, in either culture.
It’s very interesting how standard and social media creates such enduring stereotypes. The reality is a good bit different than the assumptions. Though I feel that may go both ways.
As a vet stationed in Okinawa, the only time I had to protect/watch my belongings were when other GIs were around. The Okinawans are very respectful, courteous, and selfless (to a fault). As long as the American dude is legit a good person, the matchup will be great. Sadly, we are a bit brash and can be a bit much for Japanese and Okinawans
@@shadowscreamer1 Military men aren't exactly known for being subtle, exceedingly polite, or for sugarcoating their words. My military aunt is no exception, as are all of my military friends. I could be wrong though.
@@DracoFire3000 military men are just men. The difference is that we belong to a brotherhood (and military women as well) and our culture and experience are different and unique to us. My point was in Okinawa, their culture of respect runs deep. By comparison to “Americans”, I felt more comfortable and secure around Okinawans. Now being back in the states, I feel more comfortable and safe that 6 of my neighbors are fellow vets rather than ask civilians; military are held to higher standards than any Civilian and that carries forward when you leave. I don’t have to worry about any shinanigans. It’s a simple cultural difference in Okinawa. Americans are loud and brash Overall and Okinawans are very quiet and reserved by comparison. It’s not just military men. It’s simply the way Americans are
@@shadowscreamer1 There's a pretty clear difference between the way military men act and the way non-military men act. Maybe you don't notice it, but we do. The confidence and directness that soldiers tend to have isn't the best introduction to American culture for people that come from a country that is heavily based on passive methods of speaking. That was my point.
I live in New Jersey and graduated from a local university last June. This state has some really nice schools, so I hope the first girl enjoys her time here.
Great video, congrats on the sponsor! Hey Takashi, I'm a 二世 Japanese-Canadian was wondering if you knew about how Japanese people feel about Japanese-Canadians/Americans. Like have they ever met one before, and what impression they have about them. I don't expect this question to get it's own video, but I'd be interested in your comments. ありがとう！
Honestly, I don't think Japanese can people can distinguish between Canadians and Americans. To be honest, to me they are almost the same. Maybe Canadians are less intense and more reserved than Americans, I think.
There are quite a few Canadian RUclipsrs in Japan--do you watch them? Life Where I'm From with Greg Lam, Tokyo Lens with Norm Nakamura, Sharmeleon with Sharla, Jordan Inside Outsider Japan, Critical Eats with Paul,
This was kind of interesting, I visited Japan once, active duty US Marine, back in the eighties, I was treated very well, nice people, very polite and welcoming. Thanks!
Her: "The expressions of love in English are more straightforward" Interviewer: "So you're going to exchange where?" Her: "New Jersey" The whole world: "Girl, you might be about to get too much of what you asked for!"
I've dated Japanese women. They are not passive. They are like any other girl. On the outside they will be who they want people to see them as but in reality you just gotta get to know em. Just like anyone else. When you see people you see limited spectrum. To see the full spectrum you need to look deeper and ask questions, along with lowering your guard when you feel its right.
Absolutely. About thirty years ago an acquaintance of mine married a Japanese girl (I can't remember which part she was from) who was friendly yet demure and very considerate. She was also still learning the rudiments of English and becoming accustomed to American ways, so that probably had something to do with it. Meanwhile, another acquaintance of mine at that same time got himself serious with a girl from one of the other islands. She turned out to be very high maintenance and a bit of a shrew (his ex wife was like that, too- I think he must have had a thing for stern women). So you never know. Neither nationality nor ethnicity will guarantee how a woman will turn out personality-wise.
I lived with some Japanese nurses working in the uk, they were the kindest most respectful people let alone women id ever met. I've always wanted to go.
I’m from Mexico and while in highschool i dated a japanese girl while being in the US, there was this group of only japanese girls and they always seemed amazed by what we considered normal behavior like being openly friendly and kind towards them.
Love the interview and how you presented each question. Also very much enjoyed the honest answers from everyone you interviewed but you can definitely tell most of the responses were based on the medias portrayal of westerners, men and women alike. I would say the average person is kind but especially when it comes to Americans and Europeans, we can get very prideful and fall into our own hubris. Don't let that turn anyone away from westerners though, the only way to growth is by sharing experiences and getting to know one another, especially though from different parts of the world. We're all human and share a collective home, we might as well get acquainted with one another! I will say, they were spot on with how westerners are much more straight forward with affection, but that doesn't always mean the affection is real.
Thank you for taking your time and making videos that have subtitles for us english speaking. And for learning our language. As an English speaker I sometimes forget how hard our language is and I feel that some of english speaking people feel that everyone needs to learn our language/ know even if we go abroad to a country that does not mainly speak English.
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Two years into this BS and you're still wearing masks? This makes as much sense as genital censorship in porn
Get a grip, Japan. You'll be suffering economically soon if you don't and I need my anime
when japanese girls say "brado peeto" instead of brad pitt its just so adorable lmao.
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very good English brother
"I think they're tall"
"How tall?"
"5'10"
tears of joy.
lol yeah but right next to that there's 180cm which is 5’11 lmao
The taller the better
Well asain tend to be short
@@Thomas_LB 1m80 is 5’11
@@Thomas_LB 5’9 is 1m75
Oh man, the girl studying abroad in New Jersey is in for a rude awakening if she thinks of westerners as being gentlemanly 🤣
Especially in Jersey 💀
Anywhere in the states might be better than Jersey in that regard 💀
She’s either living on a prayer or on some baaad medicine because NJ is a death trap and a suicide rap. She better get out while she’s young …
Shes going to US to be a 304.
Is NJ worse than usual?
“What country did you have in mind when saying that?” is one of the best follow up questions you could have asked. Just subscribed because of how good these interviews were. Thanks!
Time stamp?
five reasons why the Japanese doesn't make good friends for us westerners:
1 they are too lazy to learn foreign languages and they laugh at our accents when we try to speak their language
2 they never tell us what mistakes we would make, even though it is the only solution to improve us in front of them, too much of stuipid politeness.
3 they judge what people deserve to hear their "honne" (true thoughts and feelings) and they lie most of the time , tatmae this tatemae that, you don't know why they don't want you in their circle
4 they insult us behind the back without searching to get to know us
5 and they are too serious , they only work-work, they don't want foreigner friends
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A few years ago I went to a party hosted by a Japanese friend in Auckland, NZ. I went with a friend who only spoke English, I speak a few languages and some Japanese words... There were about 15 Japanese English students and they made the effort to speak in English ALL NIGHT! Even to themselves so we wouldn't feel left out. Now THAT'S being polite and classy! 日本人はいつも優しい
Thats an amazing effort on their part!
Americans are incapable of doing the reverse
Hello fellow new zealander
I've just started learning process, and read the end of your comment as "Japan person haitsumo ...something... shii." hahahaha
I still have a long way to go, but I'm loving it! Just today I read a street sign that said "sauna & kapuseru" from another video and understood what it meant, so that was nice. It's cool that they'll make such an effort to reciprocate by using another language.
@@Herooftheday64 hahaha nice try! "Nihon jin wa itsumo yasashi" or "Japanese people are always so kind"
Wow, that was like every stereotype rolled into one. We're kind, tall, straight forward communication...etc. I feel like a real encounter with a westerner could be a little disappointing. Great interviews! Keep them coming
How are you supposed to talk about a group of people, in this case westerners, without using stereotypes? Yes, westerners are, on average, taller than Japanese. Yes they have a different culture, and are maybe more straightforward on average. Does that mean everyone is 6’5 and can talk to any one with ease? No, and no one ever said this.
@@Namaster88 Exactly: "Read Between The Lines" which takes a minimum of (lol) 2 brain cells... +1
Also, the context is a PUBLIC interview, so if people have say 3 brain cells, then they can realize the lovely Japanese ladies are being 1) Polite about their commentary of Western people (thank you! agigato! from Western people for being so kind) 2) They are interpreting the question as in "your ideal version of if you were to meet..." 3) The positive of Western people you hope to experience if the opportunity arose to interact with them and it would then enhance your experience.
It is true about height and then the "Ladies First" is often quoted too which is appealing as the clear rules and roles is appealing to Japanese sensibilities as well I would infer.
My own opinion? I think Japanese often have much higher standards of good behaviour than a lot of Western people and so yes it might be disappointing meeting a lot of Western people. The straightforward in expressing "Love" is easily also "Careless in consumerist in relationships".
ikr. The only westerners they know are what they see as foreigners there or what they see on TV... straightforward love? Caring of family? I think she is in for a rude awakening when that first girl travels to the States lol
tall.... yeah...lol
I honestly don't think they're extremely far off. Sure, no culture is as perfect as you imagine it, but compared to what is "normal" in Japan it's not really that amazing. I don't know about "kind", but Japanese people aren't known for showing much affection in general compared to other countries at least. With "tall" I don't think it's such an exaggeration given that the average japanese height is 5'6-5'7 for man and with "straight forward in communication" I don't think it's because Westerners are great at communicating but simply because in Asian cultures communication is anything but straight forward and honest, given that there are concepts like "Honne and Tatemae" or "kuuki wo yomu (read the room)".
What I take away from this video is that we should strive to be the Americans that Japan thinks we are; Tall, Chivalrous, Confident and Kind.
Im trying but I just wont grow
not tall buddy
Don't know how to strive to be tall😂
@@nathanielmoore5480 find a tall girl and make babies ;)
Only way to strive to be tall I suppose would be to fix your posture? Lol
Frankly, as an American man, these interviews surprised me. I was expecting the girls to say we were rude, dirty, loud, etc. (sadly, all too often true).
You have to understand that their images of the West mostly come from romanticized Hollywood TV and movies. Not reality.
@@Un1234l A valid point to be sure, but most of the world sees Americans, at least, in a less flattering light than depicted here, and the Japanese are sufficiently worldly and educated to be aware of these stereotypes.
If you have ever spent any significant time in Japan you would find that a lot of Japanese women love American men.
Fr tho, I expected them to say that we're toxic or smth 😅
World doesnt evolve around americasns only
You do a great job on these interviews. Your follow-up questions are never leading, never judgmental, and often surprise me by how unassuming (open-ended) they are, allowing the person to take it in whatever direction they desire. It's respectful to the person being interviewed and gets to more sincere, sometimes surprising responses. When you expand beyond your RUclips channel you should push into long-form interviews (documentary style).
Agreea!!
I agree - very good open-ended questions.
That is a very good comment, I agree!
takashi i couldnt say what this guy said any better and ..i agree with what he said 100% x2 then ² so i will do the american thing and say "yeah what he said" also im too lazy to type all that ...but hes correct
Congratulations for the sponsorship. The interviews are getting better and better. ✌️
yeahhh!!!!
@@takashiifromjapan awesome. What got you started on this?
I was also thinking "damn he got a sponsorship!"
Yay!
“You’re going to study abroad?”
“Yes, New Jersey”
RIP
I thought i was the only one who instantly felt bad about this LMFAO
New Joysey..
New Jersey has some really great schools. It totally depends on where she goes but it’ll be great for her, even if location isn’t great, because the challenge of studying abroad is a really great tool to mature people.
As someone who was born and raised in NJ, my heart sank
when she said that.
hey, at least we’ve got wawa hoagies
is that it? I think that’s it
I remember we had a foreign exchange student from Taiwan he was so self reserved soft spoken and well mannered , after a month , bro was talking shit to the boyz and hanging out he got to let loose , they’d look out for him and not let him get too wild but it’s like once he found himself he gained a new confidence he wouldn’t let people talk shit to him like in the beginning and would stand up for himself. he’d try new things and learn to just be him he became the coolest kid in our school after coming in so quiet and self reserved .
He made getting good grades cool too cuz he’s always be the one to finish first in all his classes
I may be wrong but I feel like him becoming more expressive and confident may of been due to the fact or atleast partially because he wasn’t aware of customs and may of been scared in a new environment. He may of not only broken his shell but also seen that he had no reason to be scared in this new country so he just showed his true self. Going to a different school is scary enough and new students most of the time act exactly like that when they don’t know people, imagine coming from a different country.
That's not because Japanese are all hijacked by timidness and introspection, moreso, a majority of the population have this inherent temperament, but Japanese society also induces conformity, so people who aren't like that are disciplined into becoming such ways. It's a double edged sword since certain negative traits in people can be tempered by social expectations, but certain expressiveness and extroversion could also be stifled.
Taiwan is not Japan.
@@tonymarselle8812 not the point
What I like most about Japanese people is that they have an understanding of respect that seems like a forgotten art here in America.
I'd go as far as to say that a lot of americans are willfully disrespectful as a way of showing how patriotic they are. In the last decade or two it's become almost like a weird point of pride to have "freedom" mean "i can do whatever i want no matter how much if affects other people." Reminder to folks, your "freedom" ends when it affects other people.
This becomes very prevalent when you are in a transition area from rural to urban. I've lived all over the western US and rural "patriots" really love to show how "patriotic" they are which is basically them being a very loud, polluting, destructive person as a way of showing off. It's really odd. It's like they're inviting a confrontation or altercation and when they don't get it they get to establish their dominance or something. It's really wacky and it's often something to do with their "patriot" ego.
It seems (to this American) that we are direct and rather simple, whereas the Japanese are more restrained. I think both have their own views and prejudices, we just express them (or not) in different ways.
All these young women are well mannered and respectful. A gaggle of young white American women would NOT give the same vibe. The Feminist Revolution has had a HUGE impact here. No wonder American men are beginning to look elsewhere.
then leave tf🤣
americans? kind? respectable? (generally) not in the last decade.
@@CRneu it depends on where the rural environment is. I grew up in a patriotic rural area, but political views were skewed relatively evenly and people knew how to be respectable for the most part. I grew up naïve to the extremism and the increasingly polarized political climate that was the rest of America. A part of me wants the simplicity of naivety back.
I worked for a Japanese company for almost 12 years. The Japanese people that I worked with were very kind and respectful. My boss came to my wedding and his wife has dressed in a traditional formal dress. It was like she walked out of one of those japanese paintings on frosted glass. Absolutely stunning. She stole the show. That was such a sign of respect and admiration of me and my future wife by my boss. I will never forget him and many others that spent literally years working with. They were charming, funny, insightful and incredibly smart. Once they got a hold of English and could effectively communicate in a way I could understand I really got to get an insight of Japanese culture, traditions, hang ups opinions and such. There was a man in particular named Koji Nakai. He was freaking hilarious. The other Japanese that worked with Nakai called him " Machine gun mouth" because apparently he cussed like a sailor.....which I guess is unusual or provocative still in Japan. But he came straight to me and asked..."Ahhhh, Jim San. Please a, teach me a, American swear words...." 🤣 So I did. And he taught me Japanese profanity which I still use to this day. The day I thought him "M er F ing SOB" was one of the best days of my life, I swear. There were several of us screwing off at work and here he comes.....to screw off with us. He was hiding from his boss. The lesson ensued and literally we were all laughing to the point of tears listening to him try and say "M Er f ing SOB". And he knew exactly what he was doing and why were all laughing so hard and he just kept saying it in what would be the stereotyped way.
That was September of 1990. I think often of Koji, Koiso, Midori, Takashi and my favorite, Toshi Shibatsuji. Toshi saw something in me. I was 21 years old and he was the manger of this new department and he specifically requested me to come work for him. It was a big deal for me at the time and it put me on the track to eventually be part of the management team and really it was instrumental in how my career has developed over the last 40 years. I think of him often to this day. I doubt he even still alive because he was in his 40s back in the 90s. But he was a true gentleman and an inspiration to me. I will never forget those people. Ever. It always made my heart swell to think about how things were between America and Japan during WW2 and how they were in the 90s. The mutual respect and admiration and the almost apologetic nature that seem to just be there because of history made me so proud to be an American.
How did you write a thesis
What a pleasure! You are very lucky INDEED.
Wow this story really caught me,your lucky
🥹 who’s crying? Not I 😩😭
Interested in the backstory behind how you got the job, sounds incredible.
Fashion sense in Japan is a whole different game 👏🏼
They simply care, unlike most
Metro sexual
@@peaceprinceshaxi5978, caring about fashion is gross and gay 👊
@@papaq3810 🤓
Never been to italy uh
I had a college class with a young man from Japan. He was still learning English. He was only 18 and I was already married with a child and in my 30's, going back to school. He would always hang out with me in the student center and I asked him why he wasn't hanging out with people his own age. He said, "You accept my English. They do not accept my English." When I asked him about dating while he was here, he said that American girls were either too tall or too fat. LOL. I certainly understood where he was coming from as I was taller than he was, myself. When he returned from Japan after the Christmas holiday, he brought me gifts from Japan that I still have 20 years later. He was a nice friend to have during that academic year. I was sad when he transferred to another school the following year, but happy for him, as well since I knew he would have more young people to hang out with. We kept in touch via email for a while. He said that he met more Japanese students to hang out with, but because he wasn't using his English as much, it had gotten worse. :) Good memories.
This is so sweet 💕
@@missplainjane3905 No, but I hope to one day.
You should ask him how he's doing
W8 u are in your 50's
@@marcinsadowski7230 Indeed, I am.
I had three Japanese foreign exchange students when I was a young boy. Each of the three girls taught me so much about respect and patience. I remember sitting on the floor and watching one of them draw me pictures of Star Wars characters while we listened to music.
I love them all like my sisters and have loved to see them raise their own families on social media 😌
Americans can learn so much from Japanese people. They have such a rich, sometimes complicated, but beautiful culture, full of great philosophies!
So true. I lived there for many years, I think one of the best cultures comes from the mixing of Eastern, Japanese patience/respect/honor culture, and Western, American individualism/expression/freedom. When we got to know our Japanese friends, they finally opened up about being jealous of the American culture of being able to express oneself in public, smiling and talking to strangers as friends, and being able to befriend people in different age brackets and of the opposite gender more easily. At the same time, we admired their culture of respect, patience, and loyalty, and we attempted to inherit a bit more of that when we went out with them. It was the perfect blend. We learned to restrain ourselves a bit and to respect the Japanese culture, and that learned how to express themselves and their feelings more openly.
and pedophiles
"Western men think Japanese women are kind, shy, and quiet, but I don't think of myself that way"
Lady you are being the definition of kind, shy, and quiet
Most northern asians (and chinese) women are often really reserved. I live in south europe and its been next to impossible to randomly meet any, which is a shame because I do find them interesting, but they literally dont exchange single glance to no one. The only asians I've met were in college and by god they were really hard to keep engaged in a conversation. One of my biggest fears of moving to Japan or Korea is that, the people might be even colder to meet foreigners than northerns countries.
The most chilled ones might be actually eastern and south europe.
@@Paperkutchy chinese are asian no need for '(and chinese)‘
@@Paperkutchy Haha true east asians are harder to approach while central asians are more active and social like afghans. me myself a afghan have allot of korean friends they are more social than japanese people i thinks its more cultural.
I think the Japanese definition of shy and quiet = hikikomori
Outgoing people can be camera shy. She might be a partier (Japan standards) when not on cam.
Congratulations on getting a sponsor! I also noticed that you are getting more comfortable with being on camera, it's great to see.
that is something that i noticed aswell. It's really cool and great to see him getting more and more comfortable. It is also very inspiring since i am posting recordings of my voice myself (not going to use his channel for own promotion though ).
From next video, I’m gonna upload videos filmed in paradise in Japan Okinawa!
Don’t miss it!
Cool I would like to learn more about Okinawa for sure !
Keep at it, Takashi! Can't wait to learn more about Japan!
Nice! I can’t wait to see Japan Okinawa from your point of view 😊
Wow so cool.
I'm excited. OKINAWA......
I would like to know more about you. (laughing)
Maybe you'll meet a few U.S Marines there
I like at the start, how the girl waited for the van, and it took a split second for Takeshi to understand and thank her. I always love how courtesy and polite Japanese people are.
I think as a western person we often seem to romanticise each other especially the opposite sex but disregard how difficult it is to integrate culturaly with each other and that can be with other westerners never mind folks from the east with dramatically different cultures who you might have no understanding or experience of. It might seem fun at first but you both need to be willing to put up with significant challenges to maintain a relationship.
A lot of truth to this. I've dated more Asian and Latin women than I can remember and half of those, the cultural barrier was too much. Especially with Asians, the notion that even if they're 30-35 years old, their duty is to obey every word from their parents and grandparents until they get married absolutely baffles me. I corrupted a few of them into accepting the American idea that it's perfectly acceptable to have a mind of their own and do as they wish when you're well into adulthood. The other half came over here and immediately sought to shed their very old fashioned family that they saw as oppressive.
Reminds me of a story about a foreign exchange student my mom had in high school. She was from south east Belgium and her future husband was from north Belgium. So she spoke Flemish (basically French) and he spoke dutch. But they were both taught English in school so when communication became difficult in French they would switch to English to get their points across more clearly. It lead to both of them being some of the best foreign English speakers I ever met. They’re accents are thick but very much understandable
three reasons why japanese doesn't make good friends:
first, they makes zero efforts to speak other languages and anyway when we try to speak japanese they laugh at our accents and they don't forgive bad pronounciations
secondly, they refuse to show their feelings no matter how polite, kind and respectful we are. just because they refuse to put us in their friendship circle (in fact it's only when they get drunk, it's pathetic)
and thirdly, they love to criticize the others in their back. they judge them without knowing them, they don't give us any chance. they don't tell our mistakes, how can we improve ourselves.
i like japan, for what it has naturally, but i do not get why its locals are so well seen in the world.
@@giannilyanicks1718 I'm seein' ya everywhere with this comment, you really feel strong about this, huh? Lol
@@nickywags0712 Flemish is Dutch, Wallonian is French.
I have been married for 15yrs to a Thai woman. I am a traditional country western man from the USA. Although we experienced our share of problems, we have held strong and hold a good marriage. One of the things she tells me that was difficult for her to adjust to are: Western men tend to think very independently. Its kind of taught into us as young children to stand up for ourselves and our self interests. What happens is that we end up not always caring about how our actions effect those around us. Good critical thinkers are conscious about what we say or do and how others interpret, but some of us don’t think critical enough and can come across selfish or appear to be taking advantage of others. We do this subconsciously sometimes and don’t even realize if we have offended someone. But with a lot of Western men, you will get very open affection. Also western men tend to value their women’s happiness and protection more than they will value any customs or traditions. Once we are family, a wife tends to become an integral part of binding a family and quality western men protect that at all costs. So women tend to feel more valuable in a relationship.
So do other parts of the world such as Thailand value religion/culture over women?
thai "woman"... have you checked under "her" pants to make sure?
@@retrominskis1552 Yes. Honor, class and not besmirching the family name is a cultural norm in places like Japan, China and India. A Japanese princess was outcasted from the royal family for marrying a ‘commoner’.
Many countries also practice arranged marriages.
Then you have other countries where Islam is the national religion and women are treated as second class citizens. Religion is paramount.
Women have the most freedom and value in western countries.
@@Madness-te7dr before speaking on how Islamic countries treat their citizens, I recommended you ask Islamic women how they feel about their environment. Do those women feel like they are second-class citizens or is that just your western perspective coming into play? I’m not Muslim but I’ve made the mistake of assuming a Muslim woman who prefers to wear her hijab or burqa is “oppressed” when the ones I’ve met don’t feel like that at all but rather proud.
@@xkaiokenx10 I didn’t say that they are oppressed and I didn’t pass judgement on those civilizations. I only stated facts. Women are given the most freedom and are valued equally to men in ‘western’ countries. While in Islamic countries their religion is paramount and their religion teaches social segregation and limits the freedoms of women more than men.
Is one society better than the other? I don’t know. Do women feel better or live better in one over the other? I don’t know.
Met my wife in Japan, while I was in the Marines. Got married, had a son. Been happily married for 31 years. Now have a 22 month old Granddaughter who is the world to us. Would not give it up for all the money in the world.
Rah
Literally an average reddit story.
Cool story
@@GUkraine Acfually Japanese Women are more loyal than your average modern American women KwEeN
True possessions in the changing fortunes of time…
I was on a stopover flight in Tokyo and a Japanese woman and her teen daughter took the seats next to me. I noticed her looking at a Vegas guide. I pointed out a hotel and gave thumbs up. She spoke no English. But we communicated in ways. On arrival in L.A. she tore off her luggage tag so I could write to her. This is just before internet boom. She learned English so we didn't have to get each other's snail mail translated. After 3 years of this we got together in Hawaii. So many memories of such a sweet woman. She picked up all costs, other than airfare, for my stay in Japan, including her home, a Tokyo hotel, and two 5-star resorts (I insisted on paying for the second one, meals included), sumo wrestling, food, trains and mountain tours by taxi. It all ended after 10 years following her visit to America when she realized just how different our cultures are, and I couldn't just drop my career and move. Though long divorced, I was still supporting my 4 kids, who each moved in with me after turning 18, through college and starting them out in life. I found Japan fascinating but too expensive for retirement.
You sound like a man with a loot of good stories to tell
@@inakiaizcorbe1262 At 82 I have collected quite a few and I am working on some new ones.
You’re a good interviewer, respectful and you didn’t make anyone uncomfortable. Loved the video !
He was very loud and abrasive, just as we expect Japanese people to be. /s
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By bag do you mean money? Damn English be difficult sometimes
@@Maidaseu Yes sir. You are 100% right
@@Maidaseu true but it was metaphorical
@@Maidaseu both bag and bread are both common *newer* slangs for money in English. Good only for casual conversation.
@@uwu.cynostic I'm Irish-native English speaker-so maybe the slang just isn't common here haha. Thanks either way
Videos like these are genuinely fascinating to me. The cultural differences around the world really show that what you see as normal, is likely either very strange or unique. Like how most of them said they saw western men as very friendly and good at communicating, whereas living in America, casual and friendly communication is the most common way to interact with people, while in Japan, they tend to be more “proper” than what most westerners are used to.
Back then wars used to break out in both North and South America. We even had cowboys and outlaws such as Billy the Kid🤣
@@Ervangelical ?
Yeah its because of their history see how in Russia people are usually very unsocial and unfriendly because they literally grew up not to trust strangers like what happened with napoleon they were apparently allies of russia and then betrayed them
In Japan Japan was isolated for Centuries and only recently been opened to others and you can see that by Japanese people they are not very open and not very good at communicating
It is in-fact fascinating
6:57 France mentioned Thank you for that interesting insight (I'm 6'4" btw but mad respect to all the short homies)
Dear Japan. I am a die hard american. And I’d like to thank you for all the amazing, motorcycles your country produces. I love Japanese engineering…I love it so much.
Lmao, can’t blame ya
You also need to thank the person who taught them this after WW2…. Dr Edward Deming an American from Iowa
Amen.
Absolutely. Not only bikes but cars, diesel engines, electronics, robotics etc. They really make things so precise and great quality. I love my made in Japan Kawasaki zx6r and Honda magna.
Likewise with there cars!
As an American I'm flattered that these girls think so highly of us, of course reality is pretty far from this but it's still nice to hear lol.
Maybe that's more of a statement on how little we appreciate the men of western society, don't have the context of how women are treated in the rest of the world by men, and don't appreciate how generally decent most men are here.
@@johnhess9443 I lived in South America for multiple years and tbh the men in America are pretty dope most of the time. They tend to treat people and women fairly well compared to down there where I was living at. But America is big so I cant speak for the whole country. I live in the midwest and men here are definitely what the japanese women described, at least imo
@@johnhess9443 Very good point. For some reason society has started to paint Western men as the ultimate evil with no regards to how poorly men treat women in places like the Middle East and Africa.
Mistaking Canadians as americans agaain... we can never run form that, haha
that clearly goes both ways if they think we are kind what do you think is happening to them over there.
It was very interesting that almost all of them said “communication”. The interesting thing is.. That communication varies from state to state. (USA) West cost, east coast, southern hospitality vs northern values change. So… it’s not as simple as they might think. Very insightful.
All countries have these sorts of internal nuances and differences in how people tend to act. From the outside, people tend to form a picture of the average.
It's bc most are basing their opinions off their exposure to western movies, along with educated expats or JET English teachers (JET programs require a bachelor's), so they encounter far fewer hoodlums than you would in the west
Regardless of East coast, West coast, Northern or Southern, it's all American and thus more open and bold, than what the Japanese are used to. You'd literally have to go into an Amish community or something to get something as reserved and non direct as Japan in the US.
Doesn’t matter where in the US you are from, as a whole we are definitely less passive than Japan. Genders are becoming (slowly) more equal here in the states and that cannot be said about Japan’s traditional culture
I think when they say communication they just mean the guys just talk a lot you know lol
W video. I love hearing what differing cultures think of us westerners even though technically I’m not western (Australian) and I especially love hearing it from one of the most fascinating cultures of Japan, huge dream of mine is to visit one day
Australia is 100% Western.
The West doesn't literally mean Geographically part of the Western Hemisphere, it means part of Western Civilization AKA Western European Civilization. Since Australia was settled and created by British people and since Australians are descended from British people, that makes Australia Western because Australia was created by and is still inhabited by Western European people (British), same as Canada, New Zealand and the US.
We don't call it "Western European Civilization" though because that would be kind of misleading and it would exclude the USA, Canada and Australia, so we just call it "Western Civilization" instead, so even though Australia is as far East as you can go, it is still considered to be a core Western nation.
Also, countries like Brazil and Mexico are geographically in the Western Hemisphere, but they're not Western countries, mainly because they don't have majority Western European-descended populations. Basically, South American countries were settled and created by Westerners (Spanish/Portuguese), but they are no longer inhabited by Western European peoples, which is why they are not considered to be Western.
Western just means "white" and "Western European" and "first world", basically. There are other civilizations in the world, too. Chinese Civilization or the "Sinic World" being one. Modern Western Civilization is the child of Ancient Roman Civilization and the grandchild of Ancient Greek Civilization.
I'd love to go to Japan one day soon, I adore so much about their culture. I was planning a trip, then covid hit and ruined everything, maybe one day I can see the deer in Nara and walk among the cherry blossoms.
Cherry blossoms go from full blossom to bare in a week, one FUCKING week.
@@trivialtroglodyte831 it gives you a nice one week trip
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Hey Takashi, I’m wondering if you’d be interested in interviewing Japanese people about what they think of western style clothing and if they think it’s strange seeing western people wearing Japanese style clothing when they are in Japan.
Reason being, I’ve been living in Japan for six months now, and my friend introduced me to shops in Tokyo that imported western clothing. I wasn’t sure weather he was being considerate or he was implying that I stick to wearing western style clothes. It may seem like a trivial topic to most, but as a single foreigner living in Japan, I’m conscious of my appearance when it comes to clothes.
I thought Japan’s borders were closed, how have you been there for 6 months?
@@blackstack54 He could be military, DoD contractor, a dependent, or a student. I live in Japan too.
@@blackstack54 I am an English teacher for the JET program
@@blackstack54 you’re allowed in if it’s not for tourist purposes, such as if you are a student or a teacher, or if it’s business
He was being considerate. Westerners have this false perception that Japanese people are a bunch of sensitive liberal arts students who are offended by everything just like them. Japanese people have a tendency to try and make you feel at home. When I was in Japan, I had to tell my Japanese friends that I did not care to see western stuff, and instead asked to see historic parts of town and to take me to tea shops and stuff.
I went to a small country HS in Oklahoma, like only 100 kids 9th-12th grade and somehow we got a foreign exchange girl from Tokyo and she didn’t speak any English. Super shy but after a month or so she started to open up and when football season come around we got her to be a cheerleader and good lord the after parties were always wild which she had never done before 😂 Needless to say after a couple of months she loved living here. Last I knew she went back to Japan for about 4-5 years then she ended up permanently moving to the US
I always find stories of Japanese (or East Asians in general) people coming over for a visit and "coming out of their shell" in bombastic fashion very interesting. I am 3/4 Japanese, but I grew up mostly in the USA and I have always been a rather talkative and extroverted person. Even my family in Japan like to poke fun at my "not very Japanese" behavior.
It makes me wonder how much of the reserved and more quiet demeanor is just a societal expectation from culture, seeing how I never went through that.
@@urphakeandgey6308 go to Osaka, they are much more extroverted.
100 kids is a lot😂. My school was so tiny that we only had 1-6th grade with 7-15 kids in each class and in 7th grade we had to commute into town (25km)
Yes! We converted another one.. slowly the American assimilation of the world will be complete
@@urphakeandgey6308Personality is definitely affected by culture, it’s both nurture and nature. So even if you’re an extroverted person that will manifest itself very differently in a culture where people are more reserved.
Well glad to know they have a positive image of us
Most of the interviewed people seem to have a very "romanticised" perception of "western men". I noticed that they describe what you normally see in Hollywood movies of some "cool guy" kinda MC, which is obviously incorrect and will likely lead to their disappointments at the end as all fantasies usually do, but I guess that won't be my problem at the end of the day XD.
Respect to the girl in the green at the end, at least she went with a more "niche" option and not the cliché Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Bradley Cooper, Johnny Depp, Leo Dicaprio etc.
And thanks for your work Takashii-san, you're a star!
@@themiddlelayer Not all western men are white and there are a lot of bad people in the West, also some actors mentioned on this video have been accused before of things like domestic violence.
The problem is that they want to go to places like New Jersey or Paris (for example), thinking that those are fairylands from TV series or cartoons
I think the west is often romanticised in general, like England or the US, there's just a skewed perception of what it's actually like. Especially cities like LA or New York, they look cool but they're really fucked under all that romantic tourist imagery. Then England where I live is 90% a shithole, you never feel safe in towns or cities & your 5 minutes from your local druggie, every thing is dreary and most people are bellends looking to spark you out.
They may have it tough with all the rules & formalities in Japan, and I think there's areas they could loosen up on without fucking up what is good about it, but the West is far far worse off and it's slowly declining further and further with the false reality bubble that people tend to live in on social media. No one does anything, we're mostly lazy and inefficient and simply put not many people give a shit about anyone other than close friends & family, and if they do it's likely to pretend they're a good person, it's so disconnecting.
@sh Really, tho? I feel like you haven't seen enough of them then, lol.
@@themiddlelayer You don't know many white men, then LMAO
This is such a hot take!! I was expecting the responses to be so different. They had a lot of positivity toward us and that’s great. For me I personally think the Japanese are amazing, very reserved, laid back, yet fun. Full of dreams and ambitions, very artistic and full of respect. That’s what I would say as a whole.
I agree, their responses are almost heartwarming lol, I'd say sadly reality doesn't mesh too well with their expectations though.. the west is definitely open - But too open, we'd probably be better of learning a thing or two about humbleness and being a little more conservative from countries like japan - as we speak our minds so freely here there's some unnecessary conflict every 5 meters of where you are at all times (or so it feels) lmao.
In my eyes Japan and most of Asia has a refreshing and healthy sense of respect you just don't see often in the west.
Of course, a lot of it stems from their emphasis on formality rather than most of western culture's obsession with ego (For lack of a better word).
This is just my perspective of course, the west is huge and so there are differences in some cultures here as well. But I've always admired japans social culture!
My guess is he edited out the ones who were more accurately describing us LOL.
@@nate7778 his target for interviews were young women, since they mainly see Westerners through the scope of films and series he probably didn't have to.
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I think an international couple can learn a lot from eachother. The Japanese seem to like the image of being open, affectionate, clear communicators, and tall (lol). I think Americans admire the Japanese sense of mutual respect, personal mastery, service to others, and morality. I find it amazing that all work is considered honorable, in Japan.
For example, In the US, working as a garbage man is lowly and not respected. If an American imagines a garbage man, you imagine someone who is dumb and disgusting. But in Japan, they wear beautiful crisp jumpsuits, dude a shining, perfectly maintained truck, and get the same level of respect as any public servant in uniform. I wish we had that in the US, that kind of respect for others, and respect for people's work.
The other major difference is morality. My friend was visiting Japan , and he lost his backpack. It had expensive camera equipment and 50k JPY in cash. He went to the closest police kiosk, and found that someone had anonymously given the backpack to the police, and it had all the equipment and money inside. That would never happen in America. Researchers studying child development asked 6 and 7 year old children why it is wrong to hit their classmates. In the USA, the kids said they don't hit others, because they would get into trouble for hitting a classmate. The teacher or parent would punish them. In Japan, the kids said it's wrong to hit their classmates because it will hurt their classmate, or make their classmate sad. I think the US has a lot to learn there.
This is really interesting to see. I am from Australia and my partner is from Japan. Most of the worries that the Japanese people have are definitely true and culture definitely plays a big part of our disagreements. My girlfriend has been living with me in Australia for 2.5 years now and her English has improved a lot. It has not been easy for her especially with Covid but we’ve made it work. If 2 ppl from other countries happen to fall in love the road ahead to be together is not a straight forward or easy one but with patience, dedication and kindness (and love) it is possible. Keep up the great work Takashi san
I think Japanese women are very admirable. With that said, a "hack" for any human woman: They thrive if they are able to develop a support network of friends and family (and often female) PLUS their man is working hard and bringing home the bacon... . As I said if you need a simple hack. The thing I found most interesting with Japanese is their sense of "intelligence" how they apprehend the world around them is thoughtful. That is fertile ground for a life-time of good communication... I wish you a lot of happiness.
if you want to date japanese, go to other countries.
@@maegalroammis6020 what do you even mean?
@@myks83 dating in japan is a pain. it's easier in other countries
It is shameful to go to low level Australia. Future looks dark for mentioned women. Well she chose hell herself. Bad future awaiting. She should run away.
One key thing I take away from this, is the fact it’s very easy to romanticize other cultures and rely on stereotypes.
I think it also differs from where you’re from. As a Norwegian I see Americans as more open to social interactions with strangers than what we’re used to in Norway. And the bar seem to be lower as to who you’d consider a friend as opposed to just «someone you know», a colleague at work or fellow student.
I heard someone once said that we Norwegians are a tight knitted group, but once you’ve made it into the group you’ll know just how much about ourselves we’ve hidden away.
And it hit me that; «they have to make it in», rather than being just invited in. It honestly rings true, I can’t really deny it.
On the other hand: My cousin spent a couple of years in the US, and she felt welcomed right away, and it was far easier to make friends and connections as opposed to here in Norway. Guess we can learn a thing or two from you guys!
Norwegian's are usually "coconut people", hard on the outside, but "soft" on the inside. And it is not a bad thing. When you first get to to know them they are your friend's for life.
Some people of other cultures are "soft" on the "outside", but hard on the inside. They are more welcoming at first, but past that they are harder to be friends with.
I loved my trip to Norway, such a beautiful country. I got on well with Norwegians.
This is just my experience, but I found there were 2 types of Norwegians. The weekday Norwegian and the weekend Norwegian.
During the week I found everyone very helpful but in a logical straight to the point way.
However on a weekend hike or 2 beers down everyone was very relaxed and chatty.
I enjoyed the contrast and look forward to visiting Norway again one day.
That's probably the nicest thing I've heard someone in Europe, outside the UK or Ireland, say about my people. Thanks, sincerely. We could probably learn a lot from you guys too, especially when it comes to government and standard of living ! I wish you the best.
congrats on getting a sponsor your channel is growing a lot!! keep up the great interviews
The "Brada Pitto" was adorable. I love their accent on English names and words. From learning Japanese I'm sure I do the same thing in reverse so its gonna be fun when I go over there for the first time and probably get made fun of lmao
I read that in Tuong lu Kim's voice from South Park lol
One thing I learned studying linguistics is a thing called the Rule of Civil Inattention. It’s a social rule people know, but don’t know they know.
Basically, when in public and you cross paths with a stranger when you get within a certain distance you sort of politely pretend not to see each other. If you continue looking at the person after breaching that distance it can often become awkward, or often people’s first reflex will be to smile politely then look away.
There are a few circumstances in which people are kind of “allowed” to break civil inattention. For instance, if a person is in an “out of role activity.” Like they are wearing a costume, or if you see missionaries in suits. People walking pets or pregnant women are also subject to this sometimes. Another circumstance is when a person identifies with the stranger. So for instance if you were a westerner in Japan and saw another westerner you might be more tempted to approach or acknowledge them.
The thing I find interesting and the reason I bring it up is the “strength” of the civil inattention rule can vary by region. I imagine it is very strong in Japan. In the US if you’re from the West, someplace like Idaho or Utah, the rule is weaker- you will notice more strangers watching you or approaching you in public. Meanwhile, if you were to do the same thing someplace like New York you’d be more likely to get a hostile response like,” What are you looking at??”
I wonder if Americans in general are more likely to break the rule of civil inattention. Perhaps, in Japan since they are a minority they would be subject to people breaking the rule. I’d really like to observe it.
I see that in my own behavior. I want to smile more often in public when I get eye contact with people, but most of the time it feels a little bit weird.
Here in Philadelphia a lot of us (black) people will strike small talk conversation and smile to each other. Some of us walk by each other. I notice that the older generation tends to speak while the younger one doesn't interact as often
Well written, thank you!!
A few years back I watched a bunch of reddit videos about perceptions of Americans in European countries, and a large subset of the responses were pretty much this. One of the things that apparently all but instantly identifies an American tourist is a willingness to approach strangers and talk to them. I imagine the effect would be similar or even stronger in Japan.
Yes on the East Coast of America that is a huge no, NYC for sure. I'm from western PA
I hope your channel succeeds enough to allow you to travel and interview foreigners and Japanese people in other countries. Seems like a natural next step.
Japanese people seem so friendly and relaxed. It’s so refreshing since here in America it isn’t always that way. I wish to visit Japan someday.
Hmm, don't be fooled by outside appearances. Make sure you learn the language, so you can experiment how many japanese will talk shit in front of you
@@Alaskanman don't ask us to speak it fluently though. Just accept our eventually broken atempt and help us a little
@@darassylmoniakam Are you that guy's sock acc? You both say similar things
That’s the country where people regularly sleep on the street because they worked too late… doesn’t sound relaxed
I've been to Japan many times, and yes, people are nice. However, I don't think they are nicer than Americans. Maybe you live in NYC?
I remember in college saying hi or good morning to the Asian girls who were graduate students. Took me a little while to figure out they thought I was being forward by making eye contact. I thought I was being friendly and they thought I was creepy. 😆
I've been living in Hawaii for a while which has a strong Japanese culture. The differences between between "forward" or "shy", "polite" or "rude", really come down to how the individual person relates to the larger society. In Japanese culture, people (by American standards) are very deferential to the group. People don't WANT to be different. Blending in, following tradition, not standing out are the overriding values. In American culture, it's the opposite. Being independent, thinking for yourself, standing up to the group, etc, are the overriding values. "Conformity" in America is weird - it means being independent like everybody else!
Conformity in Canada is weirder. It means being independent while also knowing how to read words in french that you don't know how to pronounce (or english that you don't know how to pronounce).
Not to be an a hole here what you said is honestly true but when I read the first part of the comment about living in Hawaii and having a strong japanese culture all I could think about was pearl harbor and the irony of the situation there
@@aronwashington2209 I'm still trying to figure the place out.
Being an American that was stationed in Japan, married to a Japanese, and lived there for a few years. I couldn't have put it better myself.
@@aronwashington2209 Hawaii has been a popular spot for tourism for the Japanese in the 20-30s. As well as the immigrants that worked in the sugarcane plantations from 1800. Japanese culture is very strong in Hawaii because most people has some Japanese blood in them lmao. Almost everyone that lives down there is a mix of a bunch of ethnicities. So the Japanese had their eye on Hawaii before wwII. They just tried and failed to take it
Thank you Takashii! This is the type of coverage we need on subjects like this, so keep putting out this content please.
So nice to see that you can finally have sponsors
I'm glad this popped up in my recommendations. I honestly thought us Western men were rambunctious and annoying to Japan and their people. Now I understand that when it comes to us and relationships that we are much more open and straightforward, which I will take the compliment. It's very interesting to see the views of other people from other countries are about the US. Honestly, I wasn't quite expecting this and I'm happy to hear that they like us for certain cultural aspects that aren't the norm in theirs.
Right on man. TAKASHii is great so if you like this video, you should totally look further into his channel. He has a lot of other cool and fascinating videos if you are interested in things like this.
Honestly, I was afraid that Logan Paul's visit to Japan may have soured Japanese perception of American men. Not because of the suicide forest incident, but because he made such a loud and obnoxious ass of himself to random people and in public.
A lot of Japanese women seem to like western men
@@SaiyanGamer95 same
@@jcoolguy1548 While individuals vary, Western culture in general values talking about problems, rather than politely pretending that they don't exist, which Japanese culture very much does. Also, Western men are OK with expressing affection, even in public. Some of them might even HOLD THEIR GIRLFRIENDS HAND!! WHERE OTHER PEOPLE MIGHT SEE!!?!*one!? Yeah, Japanese culture isn't big on public (or even private, a lot of the time) displays of intimacy either. Probably above all though, if a Western man asks a Japanese girl out, it's probably because he has some feelings for her, whereas quite a lot of Japanese couples still get married more for cultural reasons like, "My parents are hassling me about kids, and you seem like I won't hate you in 20 years time. Let's get married", or even "Well my parents have agreed with your parents that we're getting married, and neither of us can shake the filial piety thing, so..." (not even kidding on the second one, I read that about 30% of Japanese marriages are still arranged marriages, although these days it is quite often at the request of the kids, because they sure don't have time to find an SO themselves, with the working 100 hours/week, and not being able to look a member of the opposite sex in the eye and all)
I would love for you to have a "sit down" with Japanese people and non Japanese people, face to face at the same time and ask them questions and they can also talk amongst them self.
That would be so interesting.
@@DJPaulgee1 Couldn't be just look for Japanese people who speak English? I imagine it's not difficult in Tokyo to find young people with reasonable English
five reasons why the Japanese doesn't make good friends:
1 they are too lazy to learn foreign languages and they laugh at our accents when we speak their language
2 they never tell us what mistakes we would make, even though it is the only solution to improve us in front of them
3 they judge what people deserve to hear their "honne" (true thoughts and feelings) and they lie most of the time
4 they insult us behind the back
5 and they are too serious , they only work-work
@@DJPaulgee1 we? us westerners?
@@DJPaulgee1 why "we"?
Are Japanese your entertainment puppets? Shameless foreigners.
Growing up in Russia I’ve read a series of books about Japan by one of Russian historians. I always felt fondly about Japan and it’s people. There are so many treats that I personally adore in Japanese mentality.
Japanese girls are so cute and sincere❤. I also find it fascinating how in different videos people tend to answer questions truthfully and respectfully.
anime pfp. invalid.
Damn. As an American man I feel sorry for the people of Japan. They have high expectations of us as and many of us don't meet them at all.
It's kinda odd because the USA is often presented as a laughing stock or something that other countries should strive for
@@literalgarbage8014 I guess it just depends if you read Reddit or if you watch movies. On Reddit I’m sure you will eventually start to hate America, if you watch our movies, then you might have a romantic view of my people. Same with people who watch anime and think Japan is a magical wonder world of submissive beautiful women.
@@boxing388 There are a vast amount of real criticisms that can be found of the USA, many of which are infuriating. However, in my personal belief, Reddit seems to take a very cynical view that refuses to accept or acknowledge positive change in our system, and ends up in a relentless bashing of our system that removes all objectivity and introduces emotion to the debate.
CAnada is much better than usa even in white people appearance part
@@brianlam5847 The problem with Reddit is that it’s very unprofessional. Essentially a bunch of immature people that believe themselves to be experts on political and economic subjects due to the vast information of the internet. They are led wildly astray to start thinking radically because they conclude that America is the only country to be bad and do bad things because of its wide influence. They refuse to acknowledge history and it’s contradictions to their thinking.
Man thank you for bringing opinions like this into the internet it’s cool to see how other people think of westerners lol
You should do an interview about people's perceptions regarding humor from Japan vs the West/foreign humor.
Meme culture I guess? Just absurd overwhelming cultural references.
That would be interesting !
I bet we're way more into toilet humor than the Japanese are. Japan seems to get more of a kick out of absurdist stuff.
Jajaja
@@halamadruuid2380 your name is based
THIS VIDEO NEEDS TO BE LONGER!!!
My man is finally getting sponsored. Good stuff. I’ve been enjoying this channel recently because I want to visit Japan one day. Great job Takashi - From the US
I love how respectful people are in Japan or at least that I’ve seen in videos. I would love to visit one day.
6:50 her jacket is so cool 🔥
Great video! I'd love to see what people in Japan think of both Western men *_and_* women (asking the same person both questions), and also maybe how Japanese people perceive how relationships between men and women are different in Japan and Western countries. Thanks for the great work!
I was in Japan for a few years. I wasn't totally immersed in the culture because I was in the navy and most of the day was spent with my shipmates. But I loved to get off base and be with the Japanese nationals when I could. When I hear three phrase "good communicator" I take it as someone who can effectively express an idea and understand others in kind. But I had a few girlfriends, and I always got the sense that when they say "good communicator", they basically just mean someone who talks a lot. Sadly, I don't talk a lot, so I didn't really get that particular bonus.
Super interesting take! I was contemplating on what they meant with "good communication", and your idea makes sense.
An extrovert of sorts.
So one should just go to Tokyo and talk non-stop about sports, beer & jokes no one else finds funny - "Now that's a man with communication skills!"
You seem so easy to talk to, never judgmental of someone's answer. You seem to really put people at ease, I think you're a fantastic interviewer. Thank you for these videos, I really enjoy them.
“they hold their opinions firmly”
fairly accurate tbh
But if it’s against liberal societal norms everyone forgrts
Twitter came to my mind and that ain't good.
@@Haris-qo1hx society is still pretty conservative overall, more so than liberal. you’re just finding a way to feel oppressed like the SJWs you talk about
@@claudia-ob2wv I am not disagreeing with you completely, but what is your definition of a “conservative” culture and infrastructure. That would imply our institutions our government, the media, market, and advertisement are mostly conservative. But, I do not see that, at least in the traditional means of conservatism. That would imply our nation has a strong grip on our nation story, faith in our foundations, fortification of borders, and a resounding optimistic belief in the American dream. I do not think we are an optimistic people any longer, we are a people with a contemptuous spirit, and we no longer speak of dreams.
@@boxing388 Times change. Laws, circumstances, and beliefs change. Some deserve to remain, but we are much better off as a state than we were in 1776, because of the determination to adapt. Such a negative view may be true in some circumstances, but this is not true for all Americans.
Let me clear something up: I do not believe that I live in an equal society, and I believe that others hold an advantage over me, wealth advantage, luck advantage, etc. However, I am a person who believes in shifting the sails whenever the wind stops blowing my way; I do not roll over and die because of the inherent inequality that delay my dreams, and will pursue my dream until I die. You may not think we are an optimistic people, but I urge you, take another look at the dreams of my generation. We will surprise you with a thousand innovations, an infinitesimal amount of technological refinements, and a quality of life elevated to potentially the greatest standards in the world.
If you believed in the American Dream as I do, you would understand the advantages of our country, rather than your cynical belief of a disillusioned, pretentious people given comfort they do not deserve. The resources given to our prodigious universities cannot be fully matched by others, the brilliance of our engineers at MIT, dedication and persistence in our researchers at Harvard, and the innovations provided by researches at Princeton University cannot be understated. We have a dream, not disillusioned by the inequality in our society, not deterred by attempts at our democracy, but one that remains distinctly American.
Your videos are superb! I’m studying Japanese- and listening to your conversations helps greatly.
Dude your English is great! You’ll be fluent in no time! First video I’ve seen from your channel and I will continue to watch!
I was born in Okinawa Japan but my dad got stationed out a few years later and we never went back. I’ve always loved Japanese culture. It’s my dream to go to my home town one day and respect the land I was born in. Definitely interesting seeing how people over there think of us.
I lived in Okinawa for 3 years. You definitely need to go back. It was great!
Okinawa isn’t Japan despite Japans best efforts to make it so. They are a colony and resent that fact
I've got a German-born kid from a US Air Force family on my rock climbing team
I live in Okinawa it’s honestly fun as hell love japan
Its not your home town tho fam, you speak japanese?
I think the Japanese are wonderful. A friend of mine went to Japan to visit an elderly lady. He told her I was a fan of Japanese tea and despite not knowing me, she sent me a large box of these teas. Such kindness.
Which part of japan... the mountain side? People around there are generally friendly
These videos are so wholesome
There's still hope for us, boys
A very respectful led interview, where everyone of them quickly felt quite comfortable with you. That was really interesting to watch. I was planning to "move" to Fukuoka for a couple of months in 2020, but covid happened and I'm now still waiting until I'm allowed to travel there again. Wish you all the best!
I;m in the same boat...I'm waiting eagerly for those borders to be open
funny i applied to a job there ... never heard back though
The stereotypes are actually pretty true of foreigners in Japan. I've lived in Japan for a few years and noticed that many foreigners with the same characteristics as others that lived there. I'm Mexican American with a Japanese fiance, so my situation was kind of unique, but, overall if you're kind and approachable, Japanese women will like you.
I can kinda see it like it's expensive to go their and usually most ppl who can afford to visit are well mannered or respectful or try to be to the culture I would imagine I would imagine most the ill manner or unpleasant ones either can't afford or uninteresting in visiting so they have a more positive outlook or we down play our own culture and think more highly of others and with language barrier kinda makes it easier to not notice some things
Actually these stereotypes are totally untrue. And any women who believes these will suffer a bad future.
@@boycottnok1466 careful not to accidentally drown today mate 🤞🏻
@@blunstaa anyone who is Illiterate and disconnected with reality will drown permanently, the interviewee in this video and also the OP commentator.
how were you perceived overall? i am also mexican american and i visited japan in feb of 2020. all i can say is they are super shy but you can still start a conversation with them.
Thank you I appreciate you doing this video I’m also glad that there is no hate towards foreigners that makes the world a much better place
As an American, I'd just like to contribute that it isn't really normal for a guy to go out to dinner with a "female friend" while he's in a serious relationship... Maybe for some people that's normal, but not for the majority, and definitely not where I come from! That is bound to cause some problems.
Anyways, fun video Takashii! Nice work as usual.
There’s food at home 😂
for real, my fiancee with throw me out from the balcony if i went on a dinner date with a female friend alone.
yep true. women in America are very insecure and self-centered. all my exes would never allow that type of thing
@@dukenukem7043 Nah, it's not like that. It's just a custom, a part of culture.
Where I come from, a man should have his priorities straight. Doing that would just be disrespectful and strange.
What is a man in a serious relationship doing going out to DINNER to eat with another woman ONE-ON-ONE? That's not coffee with a group of friends, that's a date.
Unless it's for some important reason, going out like that with a woman while in a serious relationship is just weird, man.
I think you need to grow up a little bit. Come join the real world.
@@kevrywhere well u should grow up and not tell ppl how to live their life
Congratulations on getting a sponsor 🤩 I really enjoy your interviews . Keep up the good work . Wish you good luck 😘❤️
This was so lovely to watch! Thank you.
It's amazing how sweet, sincere, and genuinely feminine these ladies are. Such a beautiful thing to behold. ♥
I want to marry a Japanese woman
I’ve been learning Japanese in college so that if I were to ever go to Japan, I’d have an easier time communicating with people. I’ve only known my Japanese sensei for 2 weeks or so, and he’s honestly one of the nicest people I’ve met. He’s hosted some Japanese cultural events like calligraphy and taiko drumming at the school, and attending these events just makes me want to go to Japan just to experience more of the people and their culture. I look forward to the day I get the opportunity to go to Japan, and I hope I can leave a good impression to the people there
As a westerner I’m very impressed with how in touch these woman are with their own identity as well as the awareness of those who may hold such stereotypes.
"Japanese woman are difficult to get to know, do you think that's true?"
"Yes"
Loved the sincerity
This is a positive way to connect cultures. 👍
I really love your interviews. It's fascinating to see how different cultures think!
I’d love to see interviews with men and women who dated foreigners in the past but married Japanese. I think you would get more realistic answers on what it’s really like when people from cultures so different as Japan & US/France/England try to have a love relationship. There are a lot of issues that require great patience, for each person. If one of the partners has a bad temper or is oversensitive, it can be very difficult and not work. Additionally if either partner had a bad family life (cold, over-critical or too angry) it will be harder for the other partner to understand their behavior. As different amounts of anger, coldness etc are considered normal, in either culture.
It’s very interesting how standard and social media creates such enduring stereotypes. The reality is a good bit different than the assumptions. Though I feel that may go both ways.
It's not just social media, it also has something to do with what type of westerners visit Japan.
@@Jet-ij9zc yes that’s true but also regular/standard media. Like Netflix and our television shows or movies
endearing or enduring?
As a vet stationed in Okinawa, the only time I had to protect/watch my belongings were when other GIs were around. The Okinawans are very respectful, courteous, and selfless (to a fault). As long as the American dude is legit a good person, the matchup will be great. Sadly, we are a bit brash and can be a bit much for Japanese and Okinawans
I mean, when your only sample group is the military...
@@DracoFire3000 what are you implying?
@@shadowscreamer1 Military men aren't exactly known for being subtle, exceedingly polite, or for sugarcoating their words. My military aunt is no exception, as are all of my military friends. I could be wrong though.
@@DracoFire3000 military men are just men. The difference is that we belong to a brotherhood (and military women as well) and our culture and experience are different and unique to us. My point was in Okinawa, their culture of respect runs deep. By comparison to “Americans”, I felt more comfortable and secure around Okinawans. Now being back in the states, I feel more comfortable and safe that 6 of my neighbors are fellow vets rather than ask civilians; military are held to higher standards than any Civilian and that carries forward when you leave. I don’t have to worry about any shinanigans.
It’s a simple cultural difference in Okinawa. Americans are loud and brash Overall and Okinawans are very quiet and reserved by comparison. It’s not just military men. It’s simply the way Americans are
@@shadowscreamer1 There's a pretty clear difference between the way military men act and the way non-military men act. Maybe you don't notice it, but we do. The confidence and directness that soldiers tend to have isn't the best introduction to American culture for people that come from a country that is heavily based on passive methods of speaking. That was my point.
Man, I love learning from your vids. Appreciate learning the Japanese perspective. Thanks mate.
I live in New Jersey and graduated from a local university last June. This state has some really nice schools, so I hope the first girl enjoys her time here.
Congratulations on getting a sponsor, you are doing a great job. Also I love getting snacks from Japan so I might try them out.
Great video, congrats on the sponsor! Hey Takashi, I'm a 二世 Japanese-Canadian was wondering if you knew about how Japanese people feel about Japanese-Canadians/Americans. Like have they ever met one before, and what impression they have about them. I don't expect this question to get it's own video, but I'd be interested in your comments. ありがとう！
Honestly, I don't think Japanese can people can distinguish between Canadians and Americans. To be honest, to me they are almost the same. Maybe Canadians are less intense and more reserved than Americans, I think.
Definitely be interested. 日系カナダ人 Rep!
There are quite a few Canadian RUclipsrs in Japan--do you watch them? Life Where I'm From with Greg Lam, Tokyo Lens with Norm Nakamura, Sharmeleon with Sharla, Jordan Inside Outsider Japan, Critical Eats with Paul,
I'm Chinese Canadian, 3rd gen
@@rabbitazteca23 As a Canadian with American friends: Canadians are less concerned with their national history and politics than Americans.
This was kind of interesting, I visited Japan once, active duty US Marine, back in the eighties, I was treated very well, nice people, very polite and welcoming. Thanks!
Her: "The expressions of love in English are more straightforward"
Interviewer: "So you're going to exchange where?"
Her: "New Jersey"
The whole world: "Girl, you might be about to get too much of what you asked for!"
I've dated Japanese women. They are not passive. They are like any other girl. On the outside they will be who they want people to see them as but in reality you just gotta get to know em. Just like anyone else. When you see people you see limited spectrum. To see the full spectrum you need to look deeper and ask questions, along with lowering your guard when you feel its right.
Absolutely. About thirty years ago an acquaintance of mine married a Japanese girl (I can't remember which part she was from) who was friendly yet demure and very considerate. She was also still learning the rudiments of English and becoming accustomed to American ways, so that probably had something to do with it. Meanwhile, another acquaintance of mine at that same time got himself serious with a girl from one of the other islands. She turned out to be very high maintenance and a bit of a shrew (his ex wife was like that, too- I think he must have had a thing for stern women).
So you never know. Neither nationality nor ethnicity will guarantee how a woman will turn out personality-wise.
Great video!
Would love to see more of this!
I lived with some Japanese nurses working in the uk, they were the kindest most respectful people let alone women id ever met. I've always wanted to go.
I’m from Mexico and while in highschool i dated a japanese girl while being in the US, there was this group of only japanese girls and they always seemed amazed by what we considered normal behavior like being openly friendly and kind towards them.
They are not describing Western men, they are describing Hollywood movie actors lol
They're describing Hollywood characters
I love how polite Japanese people are. Their society is amazing
Your not going to like the shit that is hidden behind apparences
Immigrant workers will fuck the country up plus the population is on decline.
Japanese society is literally one of the worst to participate in
@@Holzkissen. That is so true. They are polite and orderly - but there's a huge mental cost behind it all.
Pls check the facts their country is like full of mental dipression
I’ll be in Tokyo, Fukushima and Hokkaido in September of 2023. Let’s test these ideas out.
So Cole Sprouse is a heart-throb in Japan, and his brother is the English voice of Yozora.
Gotcha.
Love the interview and how you presented each question. Also very much enjoyed the honest answers from everyone you interviewed but you can definitely tell most of the responses were based on the medias portrayal of westerners, men and women alike. I would say the average person is kind but especially when it comes to Americans and Europeans, we can get very prideful and fall into our own hubris. Don't let that turn anyone away from westerners though, the only way to growth is by sharing experiences and getting to know one another, especially though from different parts of the world. We're all human and share a collective home, we might as well get acquainted with one another! I will say, they were spot on with how westerners are much more straight forward with affection, but that doesn't always mean the affection is real.
Thank you for taking your time and making videos that have subtitles for us english speaking. And for learning our language. As an English speaker I sometimes forget how hard our language is and I feel that some of english speaking people feel that everyone needs to learn our language/ know even if we go abroad to a country that does not mainly speak English.