I know many Americans who lived in Japan and Korea. Big difference is that none of them have Japanese friends. I mean true friends, not just acquaintances. But they have Korean friends they keep in touch with. Japanese are polite on the outside but very difficult to get close to. Koreans are very direct but open.
@@BrianHSC 한국인들은 대부분 돌직구성격에 답답한거 못 참고 솔직한 사람이 많다 그래서 친해지기 쉽다 단점으론 욕도 마찬가지로 숨기지않고 대놓고 면전에 대고 하는 경우도 있다는점? 일본은 대부분 친절하지만 깊게 친해지기까지는 시간이 많이 걸리는 것 같다 어느곳이 나쁘다기보단 각 나라만의 문화차이 또 사람차이라고 생각한다
I lived in Korea 7 years and I don't have a close Korean friend :( I learnt Korean too but except my ex I couldn't really get close to anyone even though I am quite outgoing
I'm Japanese, but I like Korea, so I really can't stand videos that stir up unnecessary nationalism by comparing the two countries. Japan, China, and Korea shouldn't be pitted against each other like this. Too many RUclipsrs exploit it for views, and it's just exhausting.
But I don't think it is negative. The countries (cultures, peoples' mindsets and beahvior etc.) are different. I am Finnish and Finland is part on the five Nordic Countries - the other four being Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Iceland. We share similarities, but are also different and often compared to each other. I don't think it is negative, it is just reality. And people like different things in different countries. So I think comparing is just fine. It is up to you how you take it.
I find it interesting to know the differences between countries cultures and acceptable behaviour. When travelling it is much easier to behave appropriately if you know the subtle differences (and not so subtle differences!). I also didn’t find the comparisons negative or nationalistic.
I think it's not about being 'better' but about being 'different'. It depends on your own personality which country fits better to someone. For me it's Japan but for others it might be Korea.
I just very curious this 3 country hate the each other and even do some discrimination behavior,but when them go to abroad ,they will stick together to fight for Asian rights 😅,and I knew that was all talking about the profits,human finally will fight for the profits ,what a stupid nationalism
I was really surprised at the one girl who said not many korean people spoke english in the service industry. I feel like these days every store I go to the cashier speaks really good english. Maybe taxi drivers are still not good at english because many of them are older. Also, I left Korea for 10 years to live in the US, and when I came back to Korea, there are so many more foreigners than before, and english is being spoken everywhere and most restaurants even have kiosks with english available.
Legit, have no idea what she's on about, it's literally the total opposite of what she said, everyone in Korea basically spoke perfect fluent english when I went shopping etc, meanwhile in Japan I'll be VERY lucky to get more than a simple "Yes" or "No" out of them. Japanese also are terrible at English, sorry but for a country that makes it mandatory for basically your entire school life to learn, their level of speaking is abysmal...Too closed off mentally to care about anything other than their failing culture, no wonder the economy has been in the trash for 34yrs here...
6:55 that's bizarre, it's completely the opposite from my personal experience. Everyone in Korea knew a little english to help me out, whereas in Japan, 99% didn't speak any english whatsoever.
I went to Tokyo for a holiday and no one spoke English LOL, I was so surprised because it was a tourist area too - no one even knew a little bit of English
Yeah only the convenience store workers from Nepal know English here. Like seriously even in the tourist crap holes almost nobody understands anything in English
Japan is much more westernized compared to Korea, likely due to its long-standing history with the United States. From post-war influences to cultural exchanges, Japan has embraced various aspects of Western culture, which are evident in its lifestyle, fashion, and even education systems.
On average from being in Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. Koreans are better on average at understanding English and speaking it but definitely understanding. Taiwan was the worst and Japan was in between. Not sure what that blonde girl was talking about
I lived in Korea for 9 years and visited Japan 5 times, as well as 11 additional Asian countries. Both countries are great and are my 2 favorite countries to visit out of over 20 visited. In regards to English, I can definitely say Koreans, on average, speak better English. It's best to learn the language if possible, but if just visiting it is easier to use English in korea. In Japan people are very polite and very helpful. In korea, they are also mostly polite and very direct. The direct attitude doesn't exist so much in Japan. If you like people being direct, you would like Korea. If you don't like the direct attitude and prefer context from what is being said, Japan may be comfortable.
I'll preface by saying this is simply my personal experience. I lived in both places - Japan first, then Korea. 2 Years more in Japan than in Korea. As a non-Asian, I liked Korea more. For me, I found Japan to have a facade that was hard to break, even after I learned a decent amount of Japanese. The people are polite, nice, and friendly in both countries. Both countries are clean, safe and easy to get around. And both countries have amazing sights and food. But Korea just has this... upfront honesty that doesn't make you feel as if you're doing something wrong or walking on eggshells. Japan, even within the major cities has this.... "we're us and you'll never be truly accepted" kind of attitude. Yes, that is something to be expected as a foreigner in any country but Koreans embraced me as a true member of their community, and has a direct politeness that's simply refreshing. It has been a few years, I've moved back home around 2018. But, I miss both countries, and Korea especially. Good to see its people, culture, and nation as a whole getting way more exposure these years. Cheers.
Love the comment. Yeah I agree that it's kinda tough to be in a group as a Gaijin in Japan. I guess it's related to what is described in the videio about the line in terms of personal life and society. I think Koreans usually tend to be more straightforward and honest, which makes them rude and ignorant sometimes. In Japan, you are treated with more courtesy and politeness, but at one point you can literally feel a sense of thin layer of distance between you and them. In constrsat, Koreans would accept you as you are and show you as they are. People sometimes misunderstand Koreans hate foreigners, but keep in mind that Koreans hate Koreans more than they hate the whole group of foreigners. While working in Japan, I remember making one frined to one guy from the north who was not like a Japanese as he studied in the US; this was not a usual case. In general, working in Japan was a good experience and kinda wish to go back and work for a few years as I lived in a bubble and did not speak alot of Japanese.
@@Carambolases Echoing some of what you said.. to me, Japan has a subtle but noticeable layer of “passive aggressiveness” that you just learn to deal with. As for language or social barriers - yeah a gaijin will always be one. I worked in an international agency so a bit more comfortable with westerners even though most if not everyone was Japanese. Same case with my experience in Korea - intl agency. And here’s one fact I didn’t mention - the average Korean of a working age (esp the younger Gen) is much more proficient in English than their Japanese counterparts. That made the entry into their workforce a bit easier. Not sure what you meant by Koreans being straightforward and honest “which makes them rude and ignorant” - I’m gonna assume you meant that as in a case by case basis and not a slander to the people in general. I didn’t feel they were rude, if anything - they have less of a social bubble sometimes than westerners who really value privacy. But overall very kind, polite, and considerate society over there.
I was shocked at how little English the Gen Z knew. When you compare their English fluency with peers in S. Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand it’s not even close. Korea is more westernized with a U.S military base for decades there, thus more Americans/westerners feel at home there.
The lady in the Blue Shirt at 8:20. IS NOT a foreigner she IS JAPANESE born and raised. I’ve seen her in a few RUclips vids discussing her life in Japan.
they arent hiding that though, she said her family has been in japan for 3 generations and that flag in the bottom right is indicating shes japanese, she has however also lived in korea for 6 months so thats why shes in the video...
06:52......I couldn't agree with her more. I've traveled abroad a lot. Japan is one of those countries where English is not really spoken. Korea, on the other hand, I was surprised to find quite a few people, especially young people, who are very good at English. (I lived in Japan for 1 year and Korea for 3 years) Also, Koreans have better pronunciation than I thought. It's amazing that she has such opposite ideas after living in both countries for so long. Objectively speaking, there are a lot more English speakers in Korea than in Japan.
@ I have visited both frequently over the last 12 years. I have girlfriends in both countries. One child in Seoul and one in Osaka. To answer the question in a simple one. Japan, is more advanced and rich in culture. Also Japan is more beautiful geographically. Korea is a good country also, no doubt about that. Just not at the level of Japan. Korea is behind primarily because they had gone through a civil war and they suffered a lot of setbacks from that. They are recovering and becoming more a economic force as time goes on. You are best to go see for yourself. You will enjoy yourself and the experience. You will find Japan is the place you always want to go back to.
I am an American who previously lived in Japan but now resides in Korea. I find Korea to be much better. People here are more honest and open, which I really appreciate. It’s also more convenient and safer to live in.
Actually, I don't think anyone really said that they "prefer Japan." At least 2 of them said that they're in Japan for work. They were all very respectful in my opinion.
But they lived in Seoul... And just because someone is living in Tokyo now doesn't mean anything. They might be regretting their decision and want to leave.
Info: When it comes to wages for foreign workers, Korea pays 30 percent more per hour than Japan. This may have a higher impact on the minimum hourly wage in Korea, but Japan does not seem to pay the minimum hourly wage to foreign workers
Lots of people saying Korea is for extroverts, but I am an introvert and I prefer Korea. I have lived 10years in Korea and 10 years in Japan. I am of Korean and Japanese ancestry (US citizenship) and speak both languages fluently. Yes, I like to be left alone, but in Japan, it was unbearably isolating to do that. I was forced to become somewhat extroverted in Japan so that I wouldn't go crazy. In Korea, people bother you enough so that you are able to decline and be like, "nah, I'll stay home tonight" but always have someone checking up on you so you're not isolated. I also prefer Korean food (Japanese food was very heavy/greasy and the healthier/traditional options basically all had the same taste and the vegetable options were very minimal when eating out.) There are lots more options for entertainment and ways to have fun without breaking the bank in Korea. In Japan, anything you did was extremely expensive. Costs overall are cheaper in Korea and you can find ways to cut costs. Also, I found Japanese to be in general nationalistic and although subtle, 99% of the people blatantly "othered" non-Japanese people. It didn't matter if my father was Japanese, I was "foreign" and thus not one of them. Every time I met a new person in Japan, they would say things like, "I bet you eat bread and potatoes everyday" "Can you use chopsticks?" etc. It was annoying to be stereotyped as if I were a white person from Kansas. I have always felt "accepted" by Koreans. They are curious about my birthplace, but they treat me like a distant cousin, which was refreshing.
Are you suggesting that Koreans have a lesser command of English than the Japanese? While it seems rather trivial to debate such matters, I would politely encourage you to visit both Japan and Korea to see for yourself where English is more commonly understood and effectively used. From my own experience, the reality is quite the opposite of what is being asserted here, at least in terms of linguistic competence. As for forming friendships, in Japan, it is not uncommon for colleagues to work together for years and yet not even have each other’s phone numbers. How can such a dynamic foster stronger friendships?
When I was studying abroad in North America, my Japanese friends never shared food. Rarely, they would exchange a pack of instant noodles. However, Korean friends shared food with each other and even exchanged a box of instant noodles without receiving any money. Korean friends would give away their used home appliances that cost several hundred dollars, but Japanese friends sell even $5 items to their friends for money. Also, at restaurants or drinking parties, Korean friends sometimes paid for everyone in the group, but Japanese friends never do that. Japanese people only pay for what they ate.
As a Japanese, I bet Koreans are more fluent English speakers for sure. Korean language has more vowels so it’s easier for Koreans to pronounce English and they study really really hard in their teenage whereas Japanese have more difficulty in English pronunciation and we tend to avoid the awkward moment like speaking English and not being understood by foreigners. So all of local language, study culture and personality have lead Korean people to be better at English in general. BUT it doesn’t mean Korea is superior to Japan. They are just different from each other and Korea and Japan have their own good and bad points just like every countries in the world.
In regard to English proficiency and being extroverted, just scroll down the comment section and you will find that there are much more Koreans expressing their opinions, in English than Japanese viewers.
I've lived in both Korea and Japan for over two years, and I can confidently say that Korea is far better for foreigners. First of all, it was much easier to make genuine friends who truly care about each other. Plus, after taxes, the salary was more than twice as high.
That's because you lived in korea for just two years. It's hard for foreigners to firmly understand how the system of relationships in sk really works. Suicide rate of sk, which ranks number 1 among oecd countries, stemms from the Relationship problem.
Very interesting......for me as an American, I think I would rather live in SK and visit Japan. Interesting the lady who said she had a harder time communicating in Seoul opposed to Tokyo....in my visits I found the complete opposite (but have not lived in either).
I feel she surrounds herself in the American bubble. She probably lives in an area of Tokyo where a lot of foreigners live(Azabu-Juban and Roppongi) so many places cater to foreigners and speak English and employ foreigners.
There are already too many videos in this topics from Korean side by RUclipsr in Korea. thats why this video is very special, we wanted to hear so much.
@@종군기자-q5u Each individual feels differently. I fell in love with the Japanese heart and mindset, so it doesn't matter how good their English is. If you focus on your world where the people who love your country more than Japan, you may feel more happy. I hope you can find happiness with what you have.
If you like to benefit from digitization, then you gotta stick to korea, yet If you want to live with more analogue culture, go to japan. Overall quality of life is pretty same, cause they both are highly advanced countries.
I am Korean but Koreans are too proud of their digitization. But they aren’t as advanced they would like to think, especially for foreigners. Even buying a transportation card is pain (you can’t buy at the subway station - you gotta ask at the convenience store). In UK, you just swipe credit card on the subway. I wouldn’t even get into Kakao eco system including taxi service which you can’t get one as a foreigner. Thankfully, Uber is getting more popular but it wasn’t until a couple years ago.
@@user-uskxnfiw729you can also get transportation fees hooked up to a credit card in Korea. I don’t have Korean citizenship and have no trouble using the Kakao taxi service. Omg what a life changer! I don’t have to have a credit card or cash on hand…input everything into the app, the taxi comes to pick me up, and takes me where I want to go.
@user-uskxnfiw729 You're not Korean. Stop lying. Kakao and Kakao Taxi apps are available to all foreigners including tourists. Stop spreading nonsense. You sound like one of those ultra-right wing Japanese nationalists who like to bash Korea and it's people.
@mav7079 Agreed. Japan is still stuck in the 80s and 90s. They still use fax machines for official purposes. It was only recent that you could open a bank account without visiting a local bank...maybe 4 or 5 years ago?
I've lived little over 2 years at each place. I loved both places but for me S. Korea was better. South Korea fit my personality better. I'm an extravert who appreciate more direct communication and approach to things. I feel Koreans tend to be much more direct in their ways than the Japanese overall. I also felt the overall infrastructure in Korea was newer and little better and cheaper (transportation) when I lived there. You can't go wrong with either place. Compared to the US, I much prefer living over there, and I really miss living in East Asia.
Yh. I mean currently living in Japan after experiencing both countries somehow will make it biased toward Japan. I’d like interview with same topic with foreigner in Seoul.
@@worldcollides4197 I'm glad you have more intelligence than the person you're responding to. It's a classic biased opinion based on a biased group. If people can't understand this simple concept, we're going to have problems when they get older and gets the keys to the kingdom
Having lived in Korea for many years and visited Japan several times, I agree with most of what was said in the video. But a few things the American woman in the blue shirt said left me scratching my head. 1. "Tokyo is a much bigger city than Seoul." Kinda? The metro area of Tokyo is bigger--37 million versus 25 million--but the central city areas are almost the exact same size. The special wards of Tokyo are 617 sq km with 9.7 million people. Seoul City is 605 sq km with 9.8 million. So Seoul is actually a bit more populous and crowded in terms of the actual city areas. 2. "Japan is more American friendly." Japan and the US were enemies in WWII. In contrast, the Koreans viewed America as their savior. Obviously, that was decades ago, but it has colored the relationship between Japan and the US versus Korea. To wit, I hardly saw any American food places in Tokyo aside from McDonald's and the like. Tons of American food places are in Seoul these days. Plus, having US Army bases in and around Seoul means there is plenty of direct American influence in the city. 3. "Japan is more English friendly." The last time I went to Tokyo, some people could speak English, some signage was in English, etc. But pretty much every Korean under 30 speaks a decent amount of English and everywhere has English signs and menus aside from really old Korean restaurants. And Koreans have much higher scores on international English tests such as the TOEFL. Korea is actually among the top 5 English-speaking countries in Asia now. Japan is in the middle of the pack at best. Yeah, some of her conclusions don't really match reality. But I can't deny that Tokyo is a great city, English-friendly or not, and if she feels more comfortable there, then good for her.
@missplainjane3905 I have learned to speak a decent amount of Korean and can use it when needed, especially at banks, hospitals, traditional restaurants, and in smaller towns. But most busy parts of Seoul--Hongdae, Sinchon, Jongro, Itaewon, Gangnam, Jamsil, etc.--will have English-speaking staff, English menus, signs, and so on. So you could get by in those places pretty well just speaking English. That said, learning Korean has minimized communication problems and has given me more job opportunities, so I don't regret learning it.
Perfect 10 half American girl talking about how insecure she was. Blonde girl saying it's easy to find English speakers in Tokyo but not Seoul. Where do you find these people
I don’t know about the Japan but being in Korea for over 10 years, Korean people and food won’t disappoint you. I have had a bitter experience but as a whole, I prefer Korea over any European country. And I want to rectify, yes for renting a house, you have to deposit a good lump sum money but in exchange you don’t have to bother to buy anything for a house meaning you are more flexible and quick. And I had a friend who deposited only 500$ and got all the amenities including tv,refrigerator,bed,oven,washing machine and the monthly rent was around 150$ per month…it’s crazy.
I feel like SK is probably less isolating so foreigners should prefer it more, there's that huge drinking culture and social culture but Japan is more okay with people being isolated.
As a Korean American who has visited Korea over the course of 30 years, the country has changed dramatically with regard to pop culture, global influence, and social views. I havent visited Japan during the same span, but I would say it has not changed at the same rate as Korea. I believe Korea is more open and willing to embrace change and that in the coming decades more foreigners will find Korea as a more accommodating society than Japan
Korean people are direct, Japanese people will not tell you what's really on their mind. Having living in both, I like both places for different reasons. Key thing is the language, learn it and it will be so much more fun no matter where you are.
For most Americans, Korea might be the better option since it’s the most “westernized” country of the big 3 East Asian countries. Also, more Koreans speak English compared to Chinese and Japanese.
Korea will become like Singapore or Dubai, and not just another East Asian country influenced by China. However, since South Korea is not a city-state, Seoul and the rest of the country will be divided and will sink into communism over time.
@@sara.cbc92 Koreans do not currently use Chinese characters, advanced vocabulary such as science is dependent on English, and Christianity is becoming the mainstream religion, and there is a perception among Chinese people that Korea is an East Asian country, but that is incorrect. Their views of China and Japan are filtered through the English language.
I read only 17 percent of Japanese have passport while 70 percent of Koreans have passport. Definitly South Koreans travel abroad more while Japanese are more insular.
That's because average Japanese people don't make money against current inflation rate. It costs a lot money to travel to places like US and Europe. Japanese went to all over the world 20 years ago when their currency rate and economy were good.
@@mketm-y9s Bc many of them are introverted, and they cannot speak much English. Besides that, if they want to go to the beach, they can go to the southern islands, and if they want to go skiing, they can go to the northern islands. And the food. I believe most Japanese people cannot tolerate foreign food for long.
For visiting, there's so much more things to do in Japan than korea. But living and working there? nah... Korea is super comfortable to live. Everything is digital, and people are nice. It's just if you like travel, there are not many more places left to go after a year or two cuz the country is smaller than Japan. When it unifies with the north, I guess it'll be worth a visit again.
Same here. Japan has more places to visit compared to Korea. Korea's development is extremely biased in Seoul, so other places like Busan or Daegu are less attractive than Osaka, Kyoto, Sapporo, Kyushu and else. However, for foreigners to live? We'll... You'll never feel that you're accepted to the community if you live in Japan. Korea is also introverted, but they're more honest and speaking directly. Japanese are kind to others, but there is an invisible barrier between people.
my view Tokyo more polite and quiet better service more organized has more uniqueness has more individualism convenient for one person indirect communication less colder during winter but very cold in houses many subway lines and more complicated overall living cost is more expensive less english speaker Seoul easier transportation more english speakers colder during winter but warm in houses direct communication people tend to follow same trends they care about people more but sometimes you could feel they invade your privacy overall cheaper living costs night life and both are safe and amazing cities!
Nice interviews, and respectful interviewees. It's so easy, as well as unfortunately common, for foreigners to badmouth one country or another and vent their personal frustrations. I'm also always impressed by people who learn the local language. Kudos to foreigners who can speak both Korean and Japanese.
I believe that Koreans have to take a language course of some kind and the most common one they take is English. They are later tested for reading ability and comprehension, but not speaking, for their college entrance exam, called Suneung.
@@mashc7157 because Korean people want to LEAVE their country, but Japanese people don’t want to leave theirs as their country is already a good place to live. Japan is the best 🇯🇵🇯🇵
@@powerlifting5904 I really envy you. Japan is a country without competition. A country that still uses fax. A country where floppy disks and CDs are still used, and laptops as heavy as tanks are used for work. In Korea, new things are accepted and applied every day to modernize and improve performance. It's a highly competitive society. So there are many people who want to run away. I'm sad. Sometimes I want to stop and live slowly like in Japan.
Both South Korea and Japan are great countries to visit and live in. Just don't go to China if you don't want to be harassed by rude locals every other day.
@@sara.cbc92 @NinjaFaclonZ @sara.cbc92 Look up conquest dynasty. 95% of Chinese originated from austronesians and negritos. Look up conquest dynasty. Koreanic and mongolic peoples conquered ruled n colonized China for over 5000 years. Nearly every Chinese dynasty n culture n inventions originated from koreanic n mongolic peoples. Koreanic peoples created ancient China and Japan and even the mongol tribes. Look up conquest dynasty. All northern barbarian tribes originally came from ancient Korea. First dynasty of China the shang dynasty was founded by koreanic peoples. After the collapse of shang dynasty the emperor's went back to their homeland which was ancient Korea. Koreanic peoples also created mandarin language during when it conquered ruled n colonized China. Look up conquest dynasty. The austronesian negrito Chinese never lived in yellow River region. Yellow river region was only inhabited by koreanic n mongolic peoples for over 10,000 years. Austronesian negrito Chinese only inhabited Yangtze river han river southern China burma southeast Asia. Han river is not connected to yellow river but connected to Yangtze river. That's right. Han people and han dynasty was named after the han river which is connected to the Yangtze river. Yangtze river and southern China is the homeland of austronesian negrito han Chinese. Chinese only spoke Cantonese language. Until the Koreans took over China and created mandarin language and forced all Chinese to learn the new language Koreans created. Chinese characters originated from bone articles which originated from koreanic n mongolic peoples. Terracotta army was created by koreanic technology and craftsman. Today 99% of all Chinese history n culture n inventions originated from koreanic n mongolic peoples. It's like native Americans claiming they created English language and created Europeans and created USA and NYC. All lies and fake history. Look up conquest dynasty. 99% of Chinese history n culture n inventions are stolen from ancient koreanic n mongolic peoples. Also millions and 10 millions of koreanic n mongolic peoples went on to colonize China and mixed with all peoples. Today Chinese population is similar to Mexicans. 90% are mixed. Every Chinese people who look Korean or mongol there is 100% chance the Chinese is mixed with koreanic n mongolic peoples. Look up conquest dynasty. WW2 over 40 million Chinese wiped out by koreanic japonic peoples. Over 500 million Chinese wiped out in total in its entire history. Look up all wars in China. Over 500 million Chinese wiped out in its entire history by the conquering koreanic n mongolic rulers. Koreans created Japan. Very simple. Also most Chinese look southeast Asian today. Similar lifestyle similar culture similar face. Look up conquest dynasty. The name china was awarded and given to China by its western masters who saved China during WW2 from the dangerous conquering koreanic japonic peoples. the truth reveals China is the only country in history of the world without any history. 99% of Chinese history n culture n inventions is stolen from its koreanic n mongolic conquering ruler masters. Look up conquest dynasty. Ming dynasty emperor was half Korean half mongol and all ming emperors only married Koreans and Mongols. Also almost all northern han people in Chinese history are of koreanic n mongolic blood. First of all there is no such thing as han people. It's not ethnicity but nationality. Most Chinese were wiped out and the surviving Chinese became mixed without choice by its koreanic mongolic masters...
I think foreigners generally prefer Korea more over Japan for reasons many stated in the comments. The people whom I've observed liking Japan more were anime lovers or prefer a more solitary life. I'm an Asian American and I've lived in both countries and I love both countries so much. I've had great experiences in both. I'm not a fan of China at all tbh.. I've experienced really bad mannered Chinese in Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, and Busan. It's incredible how rude and loud they are everywhere..
@StellaDee-w9g That’s very subjective. Japan’s culture whether it’s architecture, art, etc.. is more widely popularized and known because they’ve been promoted way longer in the West than Korea has. Remember, Korea was a hermit kingdom so the West isn’t familiar with Korea as much it is today in such a rapid pace so the general public don’t know much about Korea’s history other than overshadowed by North Korea and recent stuff like KPOP, films, etc. Korea will reach a point with newer generations where they’ll find their niche and become like Japan in terms of wave of cultural impact.
As a Korean who lived in Japan for two years, I think both countries have their own pros and cons. First of all, in Korea, administrative procedures are quick and simple, and public transportation is cheap. Additionally, there are many convenience services (e.g. free electronic device charge) provided complimentary. On the contrary, in the case of Japan, a variety of complex cultural life is possible due to the huge developed infrastructure, so the quality and standard of life are higher. Unlike Korea, where infrastructure is concentrated in urban areas, Japan has infrastructure distributed evenly throughout the country, making it possible to maintain a relatively high quality of life even in rural areas. I think which place is better to live in depends on the person's tastes, but both countries are safe security and a majority of good people, so I recommend visiting the East Asian region. 🇰🇷❤🇯🇵
Haven't lived in either Korea nor Japan, but spent a good time studying with Asians in Melbourne, AU. It was waaaay easier to understand Koreans than Japanese. It's not just a thing about pronunciation, but also the way they (Koreans) express ideas or just willing to talk to other people. On the other hand, Japanese are sweeter, very peaceful and good listeners.
The girl on 7:23 hates Korea.. she has her own YT talking smack about Korea so not sure why she's showing up on here talking about Korea as a Korean.. LOL..
@@megapower3 Unfortunately, this is not objective at all. In Korea, only about 10% of people have tattoos, and the percentage of those who have undergone plastic surgery is in the 1% range. The word 'most' should not be used for these figures. 'most' can only be used when the percentage is 50% or more
3:34 in Seoul "popular areas spread out" does this sound more diverse isn't it? I feel like this blonde woman is just trying to say better about Japan.
I will never understand people who talk as though they hate Japan but insist on coming here. People who move here, complain about the country constantly, and refuse to leave are even more of an enigma.
@@sara.cbc92 @NinjaFaclonZ @sara.cbc92 Look up conquest dynasty. 95% of Chinese originated from austronesians and negritos. Look up conquest dynasty. Koreanic and mongolic peoples conquered ruled n colonized China for over 5000 years. Nearly every Chinese dynasty n culture n inventions originated from koreanic n mongolic peoples. Koreanic peoples created ancient China and Japan and even the mongol tribes. Look up conquest dynasty. All northern barbarian tribes originally came from ancient Korea. First dynasty of China the shang dynasty was founded by koreanic peoples. After the collapse of shang dynasty the emperor's went back to their homeland which was ancient Korea. Koreanic peoples also created mandarin language during when it conquered ruled n colonized China. Look up conquest dynasty. The austronesian negrito Chinese never lived in yellow River region. Yellow river region was only inhabited by koreanic n mongolic peoples for over 10,000 years. Austronesian negrito Chinese only inhabited Yangtze river han river southern China burma southeast Asia. Han river is not connected to yellow river but connected to Yangtze river. That's right. Han people and han dynasty was named after the han river which is connected to the Yangtze river. Yangtze river and southern China is the homeland of austronesian negrito han Chinese. Chinese only spoke Cantonese language. Until the Koreans took over China and created mandarin language and forced all Chinese to learn the new language Koreans created. Chinese characters originated from bone articles which originated from koreanic n mongolic peoples. Terracotta army was created by koreanic technology and craftsman. Today 99% of all Chinese history n culture n inventions originated from koreanic n mongolic peoples. It's like native Americans claiming they created English language and created Europeans and created USA and NYC. All lies and fake history. Look up conquest dynasty. 99% of Chinese history n culture n inventions are stolen from ancient koreanic n mongolic peoples. Also millions and 10 millions of koreanic n mongolic peoples went on to colonize China and mixed with all peoples. Today Chinese population is similar to Mexicans. 90% are mixed. Every Chinese people who look Korean or mongol there is 100% chance the Chinese is mixed with koreanic n mongolic peoples. Look up conquest dynasty. WW2 over 40 million Chinese wiped out by koreanic japonic peoples. Over 500 million Chinese wiped out in total in its entire history. Look up all wars in China. Over 500 million Chinese wiped out in its entire history by the conquering koreanic n mongolic rulers. Koreans created Japan. Very simple. Also most Chinese look southeast Asian today. Similar lifestyle similar culture similar face. Look up conquest dynasty. The name china was awarded and given to China by its western masters who saved China during WW2 from the dangerous conquering koreanic japonic peoples. the truth reveals China is the only country in history of the world without any history. 99% of Chinese history n culture n inventions is stolen from its koreanic n mongolic conquering ruler masters. Look up conquest dynasty. Ming dynasty emperor was half Korean half mongol and all ming emperors only married Koreans and Mongols. Also almost all northern han people in Chinese history are of koreanic n mongolic blood. First of all there is no such thing as han people. It's not ethnicity but nationality. Most Chinese were wiped out and the surviving Chinese became mixed without choice by its koreanic mongolic masters......
Korea has strengths in electronics, digital, kpop, movies and dramas, and Japan has strengths in animation, cars, etc. They need each other and are not worth comparing. Both countries are worth a visit.
Wrong. Samsung suffers huge competition from Chinese companies and has been falling year on year. what does digital even mean in this context. most korean dramas are plagiarized from US and Japanese sources.
The Korean culture is based on Confucianism and the Japanese culture is mainly based on Shintoism. And as far as I know, Koreans are more extroverted and Japanese people tend to be shy. After all it depends on your personality or mindset.
Yep, it's also why Koreans tend to be more extroverted about their racism, and the Japanese tend to be more introverted. And because of this, as far as the foreigner is concerned, it's easier to live in Japan.
If you ever visit Korea try asking the same thing, since you're getting people who have left Korea usually. Love these reflections, was paying close attention the entire time. Thank you :)
Yes. because they are living in Korea. It means mostly they chose living in Korea. So in this video's result is very easy to know. Because mostly they chose living in Japan.
The same goes for Japan. Most people love the experience and enjoy their time there, often feeling a deep connection and satisfaction when they leave. Visiting places like Disneyland and Universal Studios offers a unique experience that’s different from elsewhere. Additionally, the gaming culture and local restaurants, which are similar to those in the U.S., further contribute to the feeling of familiarity.
@@JKL_02009 Correct! Japan has so much to offer for tourists! The country also has a beloved *car culture* ! Look up the *JDM Car Scene* . Lots of international car enthusiasts love to visit Japan because of that. Some even decide to live there specifically for it…
I was surprised to hear the lady say that English was more understood in Japan. I always assumed Koreans were more westernized. Then a few others said the opposite.
The younger Korean generation is more fluent in English because there's just so much competition in education... it's really nuts in Korea... so every kid from a household that can afford it start going to hagwons (juku) from a very young age. By the time they're in high school, they're pretty fluent and with excellent pronunciation skills. The only Japanese kids I met that spoke fluent English are those that happened to go to international school.
You guys should know even if Korean people are more extroverted than Japanese, it's not comparable to American or latino. The standard is just for Asian.
@@Tree-s6c Maybe in the Busan region of Korea but other areas like Seoul do not have earthquakes. And even in Busan, earthquakes are not as frequent or as powerful as in Japan. Japan has a serious earthquake problem and I would not want to live in Japan for that reason.
@@darksword1So you knew about it. Yes, Gyeongju and Ulsan. Both had magnitude 5 or greater earthquakes in places that had never had earthquakes before, I personally don't think we can say with 100% certainty that the other areas are safe. I heard that there is the world's largest nuclear power plant in Gyeongju, so if an earthquake occurs there, it will affect other areas as well. Both Japan and Korea are affected by earthquakes, so if you are afraid of earthquakes, it would be other countries. I can coexist with myself, so either is fine
So what was the final conclusion? I think this video lost track of the main topic on which country is better for foreigners, and it is greatly biased since the video itself was filmed only in Japan...so in my opinion it is inherently bias toward Japan since it shows naturally the ones who ended up favoring to stay in Japan, be it for work or otherwise. I wish they concluded on their decision to stay in Japan and if filmed in Korea on their decision to stay in Korea. That would have much more fair. The video didn't definitively show any strong opinion on which country truly was better or worst, but rather showed certain instances which were more advantageous or cultural differences only. I think this video title should be changed.
Tbh, S.Korea is better for Westerners. They are receptive and direct which suits westerners. Japan is relatively closed and you have to "read the air".
@@sara.cbc92Not all “Western” countries are exactly the same in terms of directness and openness. That sounds primarily American (US), and less so other countries such as Canada, Mexico, or many European countries.
My wife and I (both American) lived in Japan (Saitama & Gunma) ~25 years ago and Korea (Yongsan-gu, Seoul) ~20 years ago, and I found it interesting that not much has changed in terms of differences and the challenges to living in either country. Korea has changed a lot during this timeframe, so I expected impressions of foreigners living there to be different. We both miss living in both countries, and I have the privilege to visit both every couple of years for my job. I strongly prefer living in Japan & Korea than visiting. Maybe sometime in the future?
Americans are generally more drawn to Japan than Korea for several reasons. Japan’s cities, such as Tokyo and Osaka, feature Western-style shopping malls, highways, and theme parks like Disneyland and Universal Studios, making Americans feel more at home. While Korea is modern and heavily influenced by Western trends, it maintains a distinct Korean urban aesthetic. Japan also offers familiar global brands like Starbucks, McDonald's, and Apple, seamlessly integrating them into its unique cultural environment. While Korea has these brands as well, Japan’s long-standing embrace of Western goods feels more deeply ingrained in daily life. Furthermore, Japan skillfully blends traditional elements with Western influences, particularly in its fusion of Japanese and Western dining and architecture. While Korea quickly adopts Western trends, it doesn’t blend them as harmoniously with its traditions as Japan does.
@@JKL_02009 Exactly! Even for car enthusiasts! The country has a beloved *car culture* ! Look up the *JDM Car Scene* . Lots of international car enthusiasts love to visit Japan because of that. Some even decide to live there specifically for it… The animes *Initial D* and *Wangan Midnight* are part of it. 😉
@@JKL_02009 True! The country also has a beloved car culture! Look up the *JDM Car Scene* . Lots of international car enthusiasts love to visit Japan because of that. Some even decide to live there specifically for it.
That one had me going, oro? I speak Korean and Japanese (well not so much the latter anymore since it’s been almost 30 years since I spoke Japanese on the daily) so I never needed to, but I always got the sense from my expat friends that it was easier to go around the daily business of life in Korea on just English than in Japan.
I agree with her, I found Japan way more English friendly than Korea, Japan does have a more established tourist industry with more English signage etc. Of course, neither should have to be English friendly but that was just my observation.
@Anna-hu6wu Where did you go in Korea? English is everywhere in Seoul these days. I can easily go all speaking only English in most places in Seoul. Japan has some English, but it's less common at restaurants, public transportation, etc. Japan was less English friendly, overall, but I still managed.
Are you kidding me? Asking foreigners who choose to now live in Japan which country is better to live in?😂 I wonder asking foreigners who now live in S.KOREA and how they will answer the question.🤔😂
From my experience living abroad, if you focus on the ease of living for foreigners, it would be overwhelmingly other than Japan. Japan is a society for Japanese people, so it has its own unique worldview with morals and detailed rules that are very different from the global standard. Don't measure it only from the perspective of cheap prices, cleanliness, or safety. If you feel mentally distressed and lonely, it's because you made a bad choice, not Japan's fault.
Sorry for being blunt but I found it quite hillareous that the Spanish lady talks about how Koreans and Japanese are 'doing their best apart from pronunciation' etc. as if she does not have her own strong foreign accent in English and not as fluent as other interviewees. In Spain, in reality, it's more difficult than in Japan to find anyone who speaks English with you even in Madrid... Spanish people are super friendly and I love them but their speaking English...? Erm, definitely not.
You should be a Hispanophobic troll because what you said is totally false and ridiculous. Go on with your trolling and hate work somewhere else............
I'm sure that there is a lot more English speakers in Spain than Spanish speakers in your country, so I don't get why you are complaining. Most people in Spain under 40 know at least some basic English, it's taught in schools.
I lived in Korea for 8 years and Japan for 7 years. HUGE differences when it comes to foreigner's experience living there. This video just touched basic things. Nothing about dating, nationalism, earning money, saving money, driving, local people's expectations of foreigners, job availability, churches and religion, etc.
For those with tattoos, you feel more comfortable in Korea than in Japan and able to use a gym and saunas without being judged.. It’s almost impossible to find a gym in Japan if you have tattoos..
@@Swiplys so everyone with tattoos has to be judged because of Yakuza? It’s like saying all Japanese men are pedos even though not all of them are like that ..
I live and work in korea. The drinking depends on if you drink at all or not. For example i dont drink at all and ive never been pressured to drink. But i know people who drink a little and once they start drinking they get pressured to keep going.
I think Koreans yes are more upfront. Which is good. Japanese are more reserved. Which is also good. But I think both countries have these great qualities. But....I feel Japanese should open up just a little more. haha! 😀
Japanese seem to dress more individually in their non-work clothes but conform in business dress, while Koreans dress similarly/follow trends in personal dress but more individually in business clothes.
In Japan, I wear casual and individual business attire to the office, and it's perfectly acceptable. There are no complaints, and it doesn’t feel out of place-it's just the norm there.
I’m Korean and have traveled to over 30 countries including Japan. I think both countries are among the best places to live in the world. Extroverts might find Korea a better fit, while introverts might prefer Japan. So if you want to experience living abroad in a comfortable and safe place, just pick one of the two.
@@missplainjane3905 The size of the economy is larger in Japan than in Korea due to the difference in population, meaning Japan's total GDP is higher. However, Korea recently surpassed Japan in terms of real wages. Therefore, the economic standard of living is almost the same.
6:45-7:13 personally I really hate when native English speakers have such a mindset. This issue is mostly coming from native English speakers compared to other foreigners. No matter how long they have lived in a non English spoken country, they barely even try to study a foreign language but only expect local native people to speak English to them. Unless it’s a short trip for a few days or weeks, just study a foreign language if you plan to stay there for quite a long time. Do not take it for granted.
Korea Pros: more dynamic, relaxed and free, everything is abundant , more convenient, outdoor workout heaven, way faster to get what you want, cafes and coffee shops are outstanding, delivery culture is insane, and everything changes so fast, it’s impressive to watch new businesses opening up everywhere. Korea cons: Besides the fact that the winters can be cold, which some people like, and the summers can be super rainy, the fact that Korea is such a small country kind of bums me out. Also knowing Koreans in Korea you learn how pressured they are to live for their parents ( and future kids ) which seems so oppressive to wandering foreigners who by their nature are working to living and living to live. Japan: If you are a person who pays attention to the sensory things in life, Japan is heaven on earth, everything is different, and awe inspiring. The uniqueness of the people and country is an addiction that many outsiders will never shake. Tokyo has a charm like no place else on earth ( as long as the foreigners don’t ruin it ) the sounds, even the smells, all add to the experience. The country is actually deceivingly big in terms of the diversity of places to visit or maybe even live. The weather has less of the 4 seasons than Korea but still quite an interesting climate. The cloudy misty June sometimes extends into early July giving a mild early summer, the late fall is fantastic and mild weather lasts until mid December. The Spring is not as dazzling as in Korea as there are fewer deciduous trees. The Kanji and kana written everywhere also add to the aesthetic charm of the country. As for Japanese houses, they are really interesting, and houses are abundant in Japan, it’s not just apartments like Korea. As for negatives, Japan feels a bit like a museum sometimes, the cleanliness can sometimes lead to a sterile vibe in certain aspects. Although go south to Kyushu and I think the right balance is more often struck. Okinawa is even more laid back. I actually fall short in my knowledge of the north, never been to Hokkaido or the north west coast. If you have anything to add please leave a comment. These are my takes on having lived in both, I think the different angles I used to analyze them is representative of the different feelings and experiences that I tend to have in each country. Share your experiences in both places if you want 😊
There's someone causing trouble by pretending to be from different countries, using multiple IDs, and trying to stir up conflicts between people from neighboring countries. It seems like she acts this way because she feels insecure or lacks a sense of significance about her own homeland,chinese-taipei. But it's pretty obvious what she's up to, so there's no need to pay too much attention to her. Personally, I just want to get along well with people from neighboring countries.
Just go to a restaurant not speaking either Korean or Japan. Korea has menu in tablets in English, Chinese, Japanese, etc., with pictures. You go to Japanese restaurant, heavily a tourist site, and not even an English menu! And they charge you so many fees table fees late night fees foreign fees whatever a surprise bill for small portion of food.
one thing i heard about japanese people is that they look down on you if you try to speak japanese, but become very nice if you speak english. how true is this? it's kind of discouraging for me as a japanese learner... one of my friends used to live in japan and he told me to not say a single word to japanese people in japanese. maybe because it can be often times true?
It is funny how he is playing with you, but i have never had such a bad experience in Japan as most of RUclips shows. They are so respectful and friendly to foreigners. Some youtubers are making money with exceptional experience in Japan. You should see for yourself.
저는 한국인입니다. 8년전쯤 일본에 일때문에 방문했고 그때 제가 느낀 생각은 국민성은 뛰어난데 시스템이 따라가지 못한다였습니다. 예를 들어 지금은 어떤지 모르겠지만 아무곳에서나 흡연하는 일본 문화를 보고 놀랬습니다. 한국은 흡연 지정구역이 있거든요. 대신 놀랍게도 그 흡연자들은 단 한명도 자신의 꽁초를 땅에 버리지 않더군요. 국민성은 대단하다고 느꼈습니다. 또한 어떤 위험한 작업장의 경우엔 한국의 경우 안전 펜스를 치고 경고 펫말을 세우는등 기업쪽에서 주의를 계속 기울이게 합니다. 이런 조치를 하지 않았다가 사고가 나면 당연히 기업에게 상당한 책임이 있습니다. 반면 일본은 그건 개인의 주의부족, 안전부족이라고 여기고 그책임을 개인에게 떠넘기는듯한 경향이 더컸습니다. 국민들은 예의바르고 자기일에 성실하지만 사회 시스템이 이를 따라가지 못하는거 같습니다.
한국 인구 5100만명에 외국인 상주인구 250만명(불법체류자 제외) 일본 인구 1억2300만명 외국인 상주인구 250만명(불법체류자 제외).. 외국인이라면 그래도 일본보다는 한국이 조금 더 나을수도 있음 it기업 같은경우에는 한국어 몰라도 충분히 취업 가능하고 대부분 영어로 소통합니다
I don't know where that blonde American lady has been in Seoul because much more Koreans speak English than in Tokyo. Almost anyone under 40 can speak some English in Korea. Also I didn't know there are a lot of Poles in Korea. LOL ! I know a lot of Americans, Russians, Thais, Viets, smaller French population and growing Japanese expats.
It was very interesting to watch this video. I think that the opinions of people here are accurate, as they have seen one side of the deeper aspects that can only be seen by those who have lived and stayed in the area. Certainly, the differences between Confucianism and Shintoism, the real estate situation, and the tendencies of Japanese and Korean people's personalities can only be understood by those who have lived in both countries. Also, it is true that people with tateu may not be able to use some hot springs and other facilities in Japan. The reason for this is that the Yakuza and other Anti-social elements in Japan are symbolic of people with tateu, so it is difficult to distinguish them from those who do not have it, and there are socially accepted traumas, which may make it difficult to accept.
The last guy’s comment-at the very end, is spot on; learn the language. I lived in Japan decades ago. Hung out with mostly Japanese people and had a much fuller experience than my fellow foreigner friends who stayed in their foreigner bubble.
I've lived most of my life in the USA so it was really interesting to listen to the opinions of all the people in Japan. Some of the answers really helped me to understand the country of my birth South Korea and Japan . My family emigrated to the United States when I was 5 years old in 1972. I actually had a Japanese aunt and my parents spoke Japanese like native Japanese persons. I really love Japanese culture. I do really love Japanese motorcycles and cars! But the list is huge on what I love about Japanese culture and its people !
@@sara.cbc92 @NinjaFaclonZ @sara.cbc92 Look up conquest dynasty. 95% of Chinese originated from austronesians and negritos. Look up conquest dynasty. Koreanic and mongolic peoples conquered ruled n colonized China for over 5000 years. Nearly every Chinese dynasty n culture n inventions originated from koreanic n mongolic peoples. Koreanic peoples created ancient China and Japan and even the mongol tribes. Look up conquest dynasty. All northern barbarian tribes originally came from ancient Korea. First dynasty of China the shang dynasty was founded by koreanic peoples. After the collapse of shang dynasty the emperor's went back to their homeland which was ancient Korea. Koreanic peoples also created mandarin language during when it conquered ruled n colonized China. Look up conquest dynasty. The austronesian negrito Chinese never lived in yellow River region. Yellow river region was only inhabited by koreanic n mongolic peoples for over 10,000 years. Austronesian negrito Chinese only inhabited Yangtze river han river southern China burma southeast Asia. Han river is not connected to yellow river but connected to Yangtze river. That's right. Han people and han dynasty was named after the han river which is connected to the Yangtze river. Yangtze river and southern China is the homeland of austronesian negrito han Chinese. Chinese only spoke Cantonese language. Until the Koreans took over China and created mandarin language and forced all Chinese to learn the new language Koreans created. Chinese characters originated from bone articles which originated from koreanic n mongolic peoples. Terracotta army was created by koreanic technology and craftsman. Today 99% of all Chinese history n culture n inventions originated from koreanic n mongolic peoples. It's like native Americans claiming they created English language and created Europeans and created USA and NYC. All lies and fake history. Look up conquest dynasty. 99% of Chinese history n culture n inventions are stolen from ancient koreanic n mongolic peoples. Also millions and 10 millions of koreanic n mongolic peoples went on to colonize China and mixed with all peoples. Today Chinese population is similar to Mexicans. 90% are mixed. Every Chinese people who look Korean or mongol there is 100% chance the Chinese is mixed with koreanic n mongolic peoples. Look up conquest dynasty. WW2 over 40 million Chinese wiped out by koreanic japonic peoples. Over 500 million Chinese wiped out in total in its entire history. Look up all wars in China. Over 500 million Chinese wiped out in its entire history by the conquering koreanic n mongolic rulers. Koreans created Japan. Very simple. Also most Chinese look southeast Asian today. Similar lifestyle similar culture similar face. Look up conquest dynasty. The name china was awarded and given to China by its western masters who saved China during WW2 from the dangerous conquering koreanic japonic peoples. the truth reveals China is the only country in history of the world without any history. 99% of Chinese history n culture n inventions is stolen from its koreanic n mongolic conquering ruler masters. Look up conquest dynasty. Ming dynasty emperor was half Korean half mongol and all ming emperors only married Koreans and Mongols. Also almost all northern han people in Chinese history are of koreanic n mongolic blood. First of all there is no such thing as han people. It's not ethnicity but nationality. Most Chinese were wiped out and the surviving Chinese became mixed without choice by its koreanic mongolic masters............
@@sara.cbc92"I didn’t know that Chinese Taipei had so much interest in my country. Not just us, but other places don’t even know where that country is. Oh, but I guess it’s not even a country."
Lived in both and I'd take Korea every time. Japan I did not like I never felt more lonely in my life. I did not live in Tokyo or Seoul though. In Japan I lived in Kobe and in Korea I lived in Yeosu.
I know the feeling. Lived in Tottori (west of Kobe) 2002-3. Absolute loneliest time of my life. Lived in Chiba/Tokyo a few years later and it was much better as there were more Westerners and my Japanese was better by that point.
@@missplainjane3905 it's hard to compare. People seemed by and large very nice, if you go to Osaka they are too, but as I said I couldn't speak Japanese when I went. The second time around I was much better. I would go into a kickboxing gym on my own and chat to people. They were nice so I knew a lot of people who couldn't speak English. It wasn't a good idea to live in a more rural place in my first year.
I have never been to the two countries but judging from the youtubers/music/movies I totally agree with the general impressions made here. koreans are definitely more approachable
@@sara.cbc92 @NinjaFaclonZ @sara.cbc92 Look up conquest dynasty. 95% of Chinese originated from austronesians and negritos. Look up conquest dynasty. Koreanic and mongolic peoples conquered ruled n colonized China for over 5000 years. Nearly every Chinese dynasty n culture n inventions originated from koreanic n mongolic peoples. Koreanic peoples created ancient China and Japan and even the mongol tribes. Look up conquest dynasty. All northern barbarian tribes originally came from ancient Korea. First dynasty of China the shang dynasty was founded by koreanic peoples. After the collapse of shang dynasty the emperor's went back to their homeland which was ancient Korea. Koreanic peoples also created mandarin language during when it conquered ruled n colonized China. Look up conquest dynasty. The austronesian negrito Chinese never lived in yellow River region. Yellow river region was only inhabited by koreanic n mongolic peoples for over 10,000 years. Austronesian negrito Chinese only inhabited Yangtze river han river southern China burma southeast Asia. Han river is not connected to yellow river but connected to Yangtze river. That's right. Han people and han dynasty was named after the han river which is connected to the Yangtze river. Yangtze river and southern China is the homeland of austronesian negrito han Chinese. Chinese only spoke Cantonese language. Until the Koreans took over China and created mandarin language and forced all Chinese to learn the new language Koreans created. Chinese characters originated from bone articles which originated from koreanic n mongolic peoples. Terracotta army was created by koreanic technology and craftsman. Today 99% of all Chinese history n culture n inventions originated from koreanic n mongolic peoples. It's like native Americans claiming they created English language and created Europeans and created USA and NYC. All lies and fake history. Look up conquest dynasty. 99% of Chinese history n culture n inventions are stolen from ancient koreanic n mongolic peoples. Also millions and 10 millions of koreanic n mongolic peoples went on to colonize China and mixed with all peoples. Today Chinese population is similar to Mexicans. 90% are mixed. Every Chinese people who look Korean or mongol there is 100% chance the Chinese is mixed with koreanic n mongolic peoples. Look up conquest dynasty. WW2 over 40 million Chinese wiped out by koreanic japonic peoples. Over 500 million Chinese wiped out in total in its entire history. Look up all wars in China. Over 500 million Chinese wiped out in its entire history by the conquering koreanic n mongolic rulers. Koreans created Japan. Very simple. Also most Chinese look southeast Asian today. Similar lifestyle similar culture similar face. Look up conquest dynasty. The name china was awarded and given to China by its western masters who saved China during WW2 from the dangerous conquering koreanic japonic peoples. the truth reveals China is the only country in history of the world without any history. 99% of Chinese history n culture n inventions is stolen from its koreanic n mongolic conquering ruler masters. Look up conquest dynasty. Ming dynasty emperor was half Korean half mongol and all ming emperors only married Koreans and Mongols. Also almost all northern han people in Chinese history are of koreanic n mongolic blood. First of all there is no such thing as han people. It's not ethnicity but nationality. Most Chinese were wiped out and the surviving Chinese became mixed without choice by its koreanic mongolic masters...
I know many Americans who lived in Japan and Korea. Big difference is that none of them have Japanese friends. I mean true friends, not just acquaintances. But they have Korean friends they keep in touch with. Japanese are polite on the outside but very difficult to get close to. Koreans are very direct but open.
There are plenty of Japanese who have no friends. This is not only your problem, but also the problem of Japanese society.
If you living in Japan, maybe you talk with Japanese in TATEMAE
@@BrianHSC 한국인들은 대부분 돌직구성격에 답답한거 못 참고 솔직한 사람이 많다 그래서 친해지기 쉽다 단점으론 욕도 마찬가지로 숨기지않고 대놓고 면전에 대고 하는 경우도 있다는점? 일본은 대부분 친절하지만 깊게 친해지기까지는 시간이 많이 걸리는 것 같다 어느곳이 나쁘다기보단 각 나라만의 문화차이 또 사람차이라고 생각한다
I lived in Korea 7 years and I don't have a close Korean friend :( I learnt Korean too but except my ex I couldn't really get close to anyone even though I am quite outgoing
@@CatalinaJH 저도 외국사는입장에서 공감이 되네요 ㅠㅠ
I'm Japanese, but I like Korea, so I really can't stand videos that stir up unnecessary nationalism by comparing the two countries. Japan, China, and Korea shouldn't be pitted against each other like this. Too many RUclipsrs exploit it for views, and it's just exhausting.
But I don't think it is negative. The countries (cultures, peoples' mindsets and beahvior etc.) are different. I am Finnish and Finland is part on the five Nordic Countries - the other four being Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Iceland. We share similarities, but are also different and often compared to each other. I don't think it is negative, it is just reality. And people like different things in different countries. So I think comparing is just fine. It is up to you how you take it.
I find it interesting to know the differences between countries cultures and acceptable behaviour. When travelling it is much easier to behave appropriately if you know the subtle differences (and not so subtle differences!). I also didn’t find the comparisons negative or nationalistic.
I think it's not about being 'better' but about being 'different'. It depends on your own personality which country fits better to someone. For me it's Japan but for others it might be Korea.
I just very curious this 3 country hate the each other and even do some discrimination behavior,but when them go to abroad ,they will stick together to fight for Asian rights 😅,and I knew that was all talking about the profits,human finally will fight for the profits ,what a stupid nationalism
@@sawakun you know nothing about East Asia.
I was really surprised at the one girl who said not many korean people spoke english in the service industry. I feel like these days every store I go to the cashier speaks really good english. Maybe taxi drivers are still not good at english because many of them are older. Also, I left Korea for 10 years to live in the US, and when I came back to Korea, there are so many more foreigners than before, and english is being spoken everywhere and most restaurants even have kiosks with english available.
Legit, have no idea what she's on about, it's literally the total opposite of what she said, everyone in Korea basically spoke perfect fluent english when I went shopping etc, meanwhile in Japan I'll be VERY lucky to get more than a simple "Yes" or "No" out of them. Japanese also are terrible at English, sorry but for a country that makes it mandatory for basically your entire school life to learn, their level of speaking is abysmal...Too closed off mentally to care about anything other than their failing culture, no wonder the economy has been in the trash for 34yrs here...
both of them don't speak English. But, Korean more influent than Japanese.
I know !! Japanese speaking english? you kidding me? No one !! Non of japanese I met spoke english.
not sure what that woman was talking about. from my personal experiences everyone in Korea spoke some english and not many knew any english in Japan.
I agree. When it comes to english fluency, Korea is way better than Japan. IMO, she's got limited experince and just generalize it.
6:55 that's bizarre, it's completely the opposite from my personal experience. Everyone in Korea knew a little english to help me out, whereas in Japan, 99% didn't speak any english whatsoever.
I went to Tokyo for a holiday and no one spoke English LOL, I was so surprised because it was a tourist area too - no one even knew a little bit of English
Yeah only the convenience store workers from Nepal know English here. Like seriously even in the tourist crap holes almost nobody understands anything in English
Same. Have lived in both and Korea was miles ahead of Japan when it come to English.
when I visited Japan for tourism, I helped foreigners to get to right direction because Japanese locals were struggling to communicate in English.
Japan is much more westernized compared to Korea, likely due to its long-standing history with the United States. From post-war influences to cultural exchanges, Japan has embraced various aspects of Western culture, which are evident in its lifestyle, fashion, and even education systems.
On average from being in Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. Koreans are better on average at understanding English and speaking it but definitely understanding. Taiwan was the worst and Japan was in between. Not sure what that blonde girl was talking about
You visited
Can you explain taiwan?
In general, Korean can speak English better than japanese
Sara.cbc92 is from **"台湾"**, not Thailand.
I recently spent two and a half months in Taiwan studying Chinese. Where did you visit in Taiwan and how long did you stay there for?
I lived in Korea for 9 years and visited Japan 5 times, as well as 11 additional Asian countries. Both countries are great and are my 2 favorite countries to visit out of over 20 visited.
In regards to English, I can definitely say Koreans, on average, speak better English. It's best to learn the language if possible, but if just visiting it is easier to use English in korea.
In Japan people are very polite and very helpful. In korea, they are also mostly polite and very direct. The direct attitude doesn't exist so much in Japan. If you like people being direct, you would like Korea. If you don't like the direct attitude and prefer context from what is being said, Japan may be comfortable.
Koreans do not speak better English in general. provide source
"Sara.cbc92 tries to get involved in other people's business because she feels her Homeland **Taiwan** insignificant or unnoticed."
I'll preface by saying this is simply my personal experience. I lived in both places - Japan first, then Korea. 2 Years more in Japan than in Korea. As a non-Asian, I liked Korea more. For me, I found Japan to have a facade that was hard to break, even after I learned a decent amount of Japanese. The people are polite, nice, and friendly in both countries. Both countries are clean, safe and easy to get around. And both countries have amazing sights and food.
But Korea just has this... upfront honesty that doesn't make you feel as if you're doing something wrong or walking on eggshells. Japan, even within the major cities has this.... "we're us and you'll never be truly accepted" kind of attitude. Yes, that is something to be expected as a foreigner in any country but Koreans embraced me as a true member of their community, and has a direct politeness that's simply refreshing.
It has been a few years, I've moved back home around 2018. But, I miss both countries, and Korea especially. Good to see its people, culture, and nation as a whole getting way more exposure these years. Cheers.
한국을 좋아해주셔서 감사합니다
Love the comment. Yeah I agree that it's kinda tough to be in a group as a Gaijin in Japan. I guess it's related to what is described in the videio about the line in terms of personal life and society. I think Koreans usually tend to be more straightforward and honest, which makes them rude and ignorant sometimes. In Japan, you are treated with more courtesy and politeness, but at one point you can literally feel a sense of thin layer of distance between you and them. In constrsat, Koreans would accept you as you are and show you as they are. People sometimes misunderstand Koreans hate foreigners, but keep in mind that Koreans hate Koreans more than they hate the whole group of foreigners.
While working in Japan, I remember making one frined to one guy from the north who was not like a Japanese as he studied in the US; this was not a usual case. In general, working in Japan was a good experience and kinda wish to go back and work for a few years as I lived in a bubble and did not speak alot of Japanese.
@@Carambolases Echoing some of what you said.. to me, Japan has a subtle but noticeable layer of “passive aggressiveness” that you just learn to deal with.
As for language or social barriers - yeah a gaijin will always be one. I worked in an international agency so a bit more comfortable with westerners even though most if not everyone was Japanese. Same case with my experience in Korea - intl agency. And here’s one fact I didn’t mention - the average Korean of a working age (esp the younger Gen) is much more proficient in English than their Japanese counterparts. That made the entry into their workforce a bit easier.
Not sure what you meant by Koreans being straightforward and honest “which makes them rude and ignorant” - I’m gonna assume you meant that as in a case by case basis and not a slander to the people in general. I didn’t feel they were rude, if anything - they have less of a social bubble sometimes than westerners who really value privacy. But overall very kind, polite, and considerate society over there.
Japan has the most introverts in the world….😂…there are 37 million people in the Tokyo area😮
I was shocked at how little English the Gen Z knew. When you compare their English fluency with peers in S. Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand it’s not even close. Korea is more westernized with a U.S military base for decades there, thus more Americans/westerners feel at home there.
The lady in the Blue Shirt at 8:20. IS NOT a foreigner she IS JAPANESE born and raised.
I’ve seen her in a few RUclips vids discussing her life in Japan.
짜고하는 인터뷰
setup for the interview content?
they arent hiding that though, she said her family has been in japan for 3 generations and that flag in the bottom right is indicating shes japanese, she has however also lived in korea for 6 months so thats why shes in the video...
일본인들은 참 대단하네 ㅋㅋ
No wonder she was so bias towards Japan lol
06:52......I couldn't agree with her more.
I've traveled abroad a lot.
Japan is one of those countries where English is not really spoken.
Korea, on the other hand, I was surprised to find quite a few people, especially young people, who are very good at English. (I lived in Japan for 1 year and Korea for 3 years)
Also, Koreans have better pronunciation than I thought.
It's amazing that she has such opposite ideas after living in both countries for so long.
Objectively speaking, there are a lot more English speakers in Korea than in Japan.
Agree
One more vote I. Here. Even my seniors can and try to talk in English.
@ I have visited both frequently over the last 12 years. I have girlfriends in both countries. One child in Seoul and one in Osaka. To answer the question in a simple one. Japan, is more advanced and rich in culture. Also Japan is more beautiful geographically. Korea is a good country also, no doubt about that. Just not at the level of Japan. Korea is behind primarily because they had gone through a civil war and they suffered a lot of setbacks from that. They are recovering and becoming more a economic force as time goes on. You are best to go see for yourself. You will enjoy yourself and the experience. You will find Japan is the place you always want to go back to.
then? Are you trying to say that Korea is superior to Japan?
@@user-qm7jw no the opposite.
I am an American who previously lived in Japan but now resides in Korea. I find Korea to be much better. People here are more honest and open, which I really appreciate. It’s also more convenient and safer to live in.
then why are you on a channel about Japan?
Convenient in what
@@sara.cbc92 why not? You the web traffic police?
@@sara.cbc92당신은 일본인에게 듣기좋은 말만 해주는 채널이 되길 바라나요?
You are definitely right . I agree with you
Ofcause, they prefer Japan. Because they are now in Japan, and it means they chose Japan. Go to Seoul, maybe the result is different.
Actually, I don't think anyone really said that they "prefer Japan." At least 2 of them said that they're in Japan for work. They were all very respectful in my opinion.
But they lived in Seoul... And just because someone is living in Tokyo now doesn't mean anything. They might be regretting their decision and want to leave.
Info: When it comes to wages for foreign workers, Korea pays 30 percent more per hour than Japan. This may have a higher impact on the minimum hourly wage in Korea, but Japan does not seem to pay the minimum hourly wage to foreign workers
@@hjanaimjanai I mean, finally where they living.
Anyone who’s actually lived in both countries for at least 4yrs know that Japan is the better option 😂
Lots of people saying Korea is for extroverts, but I am an introvert and I prefer Korea. I have lived 10years in Korea and 10 years in Japan. I am of Korean and Japanese ancestry (US citizenship) and speak both languages fluently. Yes, I like to be left alone, but in Japan, it was unbearably isolating to do that. I was forced to become somewhat extroverted in Japan so that I wouldn't go crazy. In Korea, people bother you enough so that you are able to decline and be like, "nah, I'll stay home tonight" but always have someone checking up on you so you're not isolated. I also prefer Korean food (Japanese food was very heavy/greasy and the healthier/traditional options basically all had the same taste and the vegetable options were very minimal when eating out.) There are lots more options for entertainment and ways to have fun without breaking the bank in Korea. In Japan, anything you did was extremely expensive. Costs overall are cheaper in Korea and you can find ways to cut costs. Also, I found Japanese to be in general nationalistic and although subtle, 99% of the people blatantly "othered" non-Japanese people. It didn't matter if my father was Japanese, I was "foreign" and thus not one of them. Every time I met a new person in Japan, they would say things like, "I bet you eat bread and potatoes everyday" "Can you use chopsticks?" etc. It was annoying to be stereotyped as if I were a white person from Kansas. I have always felt "accepted" by Koreans. They are curious about my birthplace, but they treat me like a distant cousin, which was refreshing.
No one cares. RUclips is not your personal diary.
@sara.cbc92 if you don't care why did you read the whole thing and care enough to respond with such a negative comment? Grow up
@@jinnywhittingham9645 who said I read the whole thing?
韓国が好きなのは別に構わないけど、なぜ日本を悪く言う必要あるの？反日工作員さん
bunch of BS
not worth reading
Are you suggesting that Koreans have a lesser command of English than the Japanese? While it seems rather trivial to debate such matters, I would politely encourage you to visit both Japan and Korea to see for yourself where English is more commonly understood and effectively used. From my own experience, the reality is quite the opposite of what is being asserted here, at least in terms of linguistic competence.
As for forming friendships, in Japan, it is not uncommon for colleagues to work together for years and yet not even have each other’s phone numbers. How can such a dynamic foster stronger friendships?
True
What about other differences
When I was studying abroad in North America, my Japanese friends never shared food. Rarely, they would exchange a pack of instant noodles. However, Korean friends shared food with each other and even exchanged a box of instant noodles without receiving any money. Korean friends would give away their used home appliances that cost several hundred dollars, but Japanese friends sell even $5 items to their friends for money. Also, at restaurants or drinking parties, Korean friends sometimes paid for everyone in the group, but Japanese friends never do that. Japanese people only pay for what they ate.
맞는 말씀입니다. 일본은 개인주의. 한국은 따듯하고 함께합니다.
lol so true. Koreans build relationships through food! Food is always shared.
That just means that Japanese are much more Westernized. They were Westerized since the Meiji Restoration of 1868.
Nice fake story. I have one completely opposite from yours. Takeshima NO.1
Sara.cbc92 is chinese-taipei Chinese.
As a Japanese, I bet Koreans are more fluent English speakers for sure.
Korean language has more vowels so it’s easier for Koreans to pronounce English and they study really really hard in their teenage whereas Japanese have more difficulty in English pronunciation and we tend to avoid the awkward moment like speaking English and not being understood by foreigners.
So all of local language, study culture and personality have lead Korean people to be better at English in general.
BUT it doesn’t mean Korea is superior to Japan. They are just different from each other and Korea and Japan have their own good and bad points just like every countries in the world.
편파없는 정확한 얘기에요
Exactly
정확합니다
right
하지만 확실한건 일본과 한국 둘 다 영어를 배우는건 유럽인들보다 매우 어렵다...
In regard to English proficiency and being extroverted, just scroll down the comment section and you will find that there are much more Koreans expressing their opinions, in English than Japanese viewers.
I've lived in both Korea and Japan for over two years, and I can confidently say that Korea is far better for foreigners. First of all, it was much easier to make genuine friends who truly care about each other. Plus, after taxes, the salary was more than twice as high.
That's because you lived in korea for just two years. It's hard for foreigners to firmly understand how the system of relationships in sk really works. Suicide rate of sk, which ranks number 1 among oecd countries, stemms from the Relationship problem.
두 분 모두 맞는말입니다😊
@@WindSky-i6b 자사률이 관계 문제가 아니고 돈. 관계문제라면 외로운 일본인들이 더 자살률이 높아야함
@@WindSky-i6b한국의 자살률은 관계문제가 아니고 돈. 인간 관계문제라면 외로운 일본인들이 더 자살률이 높아야함
알지도 못하는 사람들이 한국에대해 확고하게 아는척하는걸보면 역겨움을 느낀다
and far more expensive
Very interesting......for me as an American, I think I would rather live in SK and visit Japan. Interesting the lady who said she had a harder time communicating in Seoul opposed to Tokyo....in my visits I found the complete opposite (but have not lived in either).
I feel she surrounds herself in the American bubble. She probably lives in an area of Tokyo where a lot of foreigners live(Azabu-Juban and Roppongi) so many places cater to foreigners and speak English and employ foreigners.
I don't quite trust that blonde lady's opinion.
I'd say a solid 99% of people agree with you, I think the other chick must be smoking something 😅
Yeah, she's got limited experince in Korea and Japan and just generalize it.
When it comes to English speaking environment, Korea is way................. better than Japan.
This question should also be asked the same to foreigners living in Korea
There are already too many videos in this topics from Korean side by RUclipsr in Korea. thats why this video is very special, we wanted to hear so much.
The foreigners featured here tend to be biased because they have lived in Japan for a long time, making a decision to have settled in Japan
중간에 나이가 꽤 있는 금발 여자는 개소리를 너무 많이 해서 신뢰감 확 떨어짐
일본인들 영어 거의 못 알아듣는건 누구나 다 아는 사실이구만
@@종군기자-q5u Each individual feels differently. I fell in love with the Japanese heart and mindset, so it doesn't matter how good their English is. If you focus on your world where the people who love your country more than Japan, you may feel more happy. I hope you can find happiness with what you have.
@Tree-s6c 지금 영어 얘기하고있는데 뜬금없이 무슨 일본인의 마음과 사고방식에 반했다는 헛소리 하고 있나요? 난독인가..ㅉㅉ
If you like to benefit from digitization, then you gotta stick to korea, yet If you want to live with more analogue culture, go to japan. Overall quality of life is pretty same, cause they both are highly advanced countries.
You visited
I am Korean but Koreans are too proud of their digitization. But they aren’t as advanced they would like to think, especially for foreigners. Even buying a transportation card is pain (you can’t buy at the subway station - you gotta ask at the convenience store). In UK, you just swipe credit card on the subway. I wouldn’t even get into Kakao eco system including taxi service which you can’t get one as a foreigner. Thankfully, Uber is getting more popular but it wasn’t until a couple years ago.
@@user-uskxnfiw729you can also get transportation fees hooked up to a credit card in Korea. I don’t have Korean citizenship and have no trouble using the Kakao taxi service. Omg what a life changer! I don’t have to have a credit card or cash on hand…input everything into the app, the taxi comes to pick me up, and takes me where I want to go.
@user-uskxnfiw729 You're not Korean. Stop lying. Kakao and Kakao Taxi apps are available to all foreigners including tourists. Stop spreading nonsense. You sound like one of those ultra-right wing Japanese nationalists who like to bash Korea and it's people.
@mav7079 Agreed. Japan is still stuck in the 80s and 90s. They still use fax machines for official purposes. It was only recent that you could open a bank account without visiting a local bank...maybe 4 or 5 years ago?
we all know by now that 2:28 girl in her tiktoks is biased against korea, almost all her posts there were all speaking against korea
chinese or Korean-Chinese (朝鮮族)
@@quartanti-m7o I know her. she's Korean-Chinese american. she was physically abused by her Korean boyfriend in Korea.
드디어 외국인들이 진실을 알아가고있군
If anyone is offended by Sara.cbc92's inappropriate behavior, I sincerely apologize on behalf of the Taiwanese. Not all people in Taiwan are like her.
Her tattoo talks😂
I've lived little over 2 years at each place. I loved both places but for me S. Korea was better. South Korea fit my personality better. I'm an extravert who appreciate more direct communication and approach to things. I feel Koreans tend to be much more direct in their ways than the Japanese overall. I also felt the overall infrastructure in Korea was newer and little better and cheaper (transportation) when I lived there. You can't go wrong with either place. Compared to the US, I much prefer living over there, and I really miss living in East Asia.
you're opinion isn't worth a grain of rice
@@missplainjane3905
S Korea?? In fron of Noth korean ICBMs sir.....................
Lol South Korea is a lookist hellscape
@@psuirsea5522 ICBMs are in range of both lmao
However, North Korea fires shells toward South, sending islanders to bomb shelters...and N korea sends commnadoes to S Korea to kill people ..
Of course this interview is biased..... Because everyone he interviews lives in Japan currently. There's a reason they moved there.
Yh. I mean currently living in Japan after experiencing both countries somehow will make it biased toward Japan. I’d like interview with same topic with foreigner in Seoul.
@missplainjane3905 they experienced both country and chose Japan to live in. They would definitely have more favorable opinion towards Japan.
@@missplainjane3905your response makes no sense
@@missplainjane3905 your answer makes no sense as well
@@worldcollides4197 I'm glad you have more intelligence than the person you're responding to. It's a classic biased opinion based on a biased group. If people can't understand this simple concept, we're going to have problems when they get older and gets the keys to the kingdom
Having lived in Korea for many years and visited Japan several times, I agree with most of what was said in the video. But a few things the American woman in the blue shirt said left me scratching my head.
1. "Tokyo is a much bigger city than Seoul."
Kinda? The metro area of Tokyo is bigger--37 million versus 25 million--but the central city areas are almost the exact same size. The special wards of Tokyo are 617 sq km with 9.7 million people. Seoul City is 605 sq km with 9.8 million. So Seoul is actually a bit more populous and crowded in terms of the actual city areas.
2. "Japan is more American friendly."
Japan and the US were enemies in WWII. In contrast, the Koreans viewed America as their savior. Obviously, that was decades ago, but it has colored the relationship between Japan and the US versus Korea. To wit, I hardly saw any American food places in Tokyo aside from McDonald's and the like. Tons of American food places are in Seoul these days. Plus, having US Army bases in and around Seoul means there is plenty of direct American influence in the city.
3. "Japan is more English friendly."
The last time I went to Tokyo, some people could speak English, some signage was in English, etc. But pretty much every Korean under 30 speaks a decent amount of English and everywhere has English signs and menus aside from really old Korean restaurants. And Koreans have much higher scores on international English tests such as the TOEFL. Korea is actually among the top 5 English-speaking countries in Asia now. Japan is in the middle of the pack at best.
Yeah, some of her conclusions don't really match reality. But I can't deny that Tokyo is a great city, English-friendly or not, and if she feels more comfortable there, then good for her.
Japanese have more courtesy than Koreans.
I agree this opinion.
@missplainjane3905 I have learned to speak a decent amount of Korean and can use it when needed, especially at banks, hospitals, traditional restaurants, and in smaller towns.
But most busy parts of Seoul--Hongdae, Sinchon, Jongro, Itaewon, Gangnam, Jamsil, etc.--will have English-speaking staff, English menus, signs, and so on. So you could get by in those places pretty well just speaking English.
That said, learning Korean has minimized communication problems and has given me more job opportunities, so I don't regret learning it.
Exactly!!!
2. "Japan is more American friendly."
I think Japanese look up to White person.
See there anime. many time it is not japanese but White person
어느 나라나 장단점이 있기 마련이지요.
결국 본인의 성격에 따라 한국이 더 좋을수도, 일본이 더 좋을수도 있습니다.
꼭 한국이나 일본이 아니더라도 어느곳에서 살던 항상 행복하길 빌겠습니다.
Perfect 10 half American girl talking about how insecure she was. Blonde girl saying it's easy to find English speakers in Tokyo but not Seoul. Where do you find these people
I don’t know about the Japan but being in Korea for over 10 years, Korean people and food won’t disappoint you. I have had a bitter experience but as a whole, I prefer Korea over any European country. And I want to rectify, yes for renting a house, you have to deposit a good lump sum money but in exchange you don’t have to bother to buy anything for a house meaning you are more flexible and quick. And I had a friend who deposited only 500$ and got all the amenities including tv,refrigerator,bed,oven,washing machine and the monthly rent was around 150$ per month…it’s crazy.
I just wonder why nobody mention about cold temp in Japanese house. it is really a big different
Have a warm winter lol
I feel like SK is probably less isolating so foreigners should prefer it more, there's that huge drinking culture and social culture but Japan is more okay with people being isolated.
As a Korean American who has visited Korea over the course of 30 years, the country has changed dramatically with regard to pop culture, global influence, and social views.
I havent visited Japan during the same span, but I would say it has not changed at the same rate as Korea.
I believe Korea is more open and willing to embrace change and that in the coming decades more foreigners will find Korea as a more accommodating society than Japan
Johnny Somali prefers Japan because Japanese were "nicer" to him than the Koreans. 🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣🤣
LOL! Best laugh I had all day.
😂
killed me 🤣🤣🤣🤣
No guts to fight back. Typical anonymousism in Japan. No offense but truth~
Korean people are direct, Japanese people will not tell you what's really on their mind. Having living in both, I like both places for different reasons. Key thing is the language, learn it and it will be so much more fun no matter where you are.
For most Americans, Korea might be the better option since it’s the most “westernized” country of the big 3 East Asian countries. Also, more Koreans speak English compared to Chinese and Japanese.
Korea will become like Singapore or Dubai, and not just another East Asian country influenced by China.
However, since South Korea is not a city-state, Seoul and the rest of the country will be divided and will sink into communism over time.
@@主水-p5b Korea is more China than current communist China. you know nothing about East Asia.
@@sara.cbc92
Koreans do not currently use Chinese characters, advanced vocabulary such as science is dependent on English, and Christianity is becoming the mainstream religion, and there is a perception among Chinese people that Korea is an East Asian country, but that is incorrect.
Their views of China and Japan are filtered through the English language.
If anyone is offended by Sara.cbc92's inappropriate behavior, I sincerely apologize on behalf of the Taiwanese. Not all people in Taiwan are like her.
I read only 17 percent of Japanese have passport while 70 percent of Koreans have passport. Definitly South Koreans travel abroad more while Japanese are more insular.
Would you visit both countries
That's because average Japanese people don't make money against current inflation rate. It costs a lot money to travel to places like US and Europe.
Japanese went to all over the world 20 years ago when their currency rate and economy were good.
@@Reanimator999実はそんなに変わってないです。1970年4% 1980年10% 1990年20% 2000年23% 2010年25% 2020年22% 2024年17%です。
Passport ownership rate in Japan: 3% in 1970, 10% in 1980, 23% in 2000, 25% in 2010, 22% in 2020 17% in 2024
Why is it so low?
@@mketm-y9s Bc many of them are introverted, and they cannot speak much English.
Besides that, if they want to go to the beach, they can go to the southern islands, and if they want to go skiing, they can go to the northern islands.
And the food. I believe most Japanese people cannot tolerate foreign food for long.
For visiting, there's so much more things to do in Japan than korea. But living and working there? nah... Korea is super comfortable to live. Everything is digital, and people are nice. It's just if you like travel, there are not many more places left to go after a year or two cuz the country is smaller than Japan. When it unifies with the north, I guess it'll be worth a visit again.
How long in each places
Same here. Japan has more places to visit compared to Korea. Korea's development is extremely biased in Seoul, so other places like Busan or Daegu are less attractive than Osaka, Kyoto, Sapporo, Kyushu and else.
However, for foreigners to live? We'll... You'll never feel that you're accepted to the community if you live in Japan. Korea is also introverted, but they're more honest and speaking directly. Japanese are kind to others, but there is an invisible barrier between people.
my view
Tokyo
more polite and quiet
better service
more organized
has more uniqueness
has more individualism
convenient for one person
indirect communication
less colder during winter
but very cold in houses
many subway lines and more complicated
overall living cost is more expensive
less english speaker
Seoul
easier transportation
more english speakers
colder during winter
but warm in houses
direct communication
people tend to follow same trends
they care about people more but sometimes you could feel they invade your privacy
overall cheaper living costs
night life
and both are safe and amazing cities!
Nice interviews, and respectful interviewees. It's so easy, as well as unfortunately common, for foreigners to badmouth one country or another and vent their personal frustrations.
I'm also always impressed by people who learn the local language. Kudos to foreigners who can speak both Korean and Japanese.
totally agree koreans understand more english, it was harder in Japan
I believe that Koreans have to take a language course of some kind and the most common one they take is English. They are later tested for reading ability and comprehension, but not speaking, for their college entrance exam, called Suneung.
@@jansolo69 That's the case for China and Korea, top test takers have ability to write and read but when it comes to speaking it's basically alien.
@@mashc7157 because Korean people want to LEAVE their country, but Japanese people don’t want to leave theirs as their country is already a good place to live. Japan is the best 🇯🇵🇯🇵
@@powerlifting5904 I really envy you. Japan is a country without competition. A country that still uses fax. A country where floppy disks and CDs are still used, and laptops as heavy as tanks are used for work. In Korea, new things are accepted and applied every day to modernize and improve performance. It's a highly competitive society. So there are many people who want to run away. I'm sad. Sometimes I want to stop and live slowly like in Japan.
@@느려-s8o so what when your people are obnoxious 😂
Both South Korea and Japan are great countries to visit and live in. Just don't go to China if you don't want to be harassed by rude locals every other day.
No, just Japan. China >>> Vietnam >>>>>> India and Korea (same level).
@@sara.cbc92 @NinjaFaclonZ @sara.cbc92 Look up conquest dynasty. 95% of Chinese originated from austronesians and negritos. Look up conquest dynasty. Koreanic and mongolic peoples conquered ruled n colonized China for over 5000 years. Nearly every Chinese dynasty n culture n inventions originated from koreanic n mongolic peoples. Koreanic peoples created ancient China and Japan and even the mongol tribes. Look up conquest dynasty. All northern barbarian tribes originally came from ancient Korea. First dynasty of China the shang dynasty was founded by koreanic peoples. After the collapse of shang dynasty the emperor's went back to their homeland which was ancient Korea. Koreanic peoples also created mandarin language during when it conquered ruled n colonized China. Look up conquest dynasty. The austronesian negrito Chinese never lived in yellow River region. Yellow river region was only inhabited by koreanic n mongolic peoples for over 10,000 years. Austronesian negrito Chinese only inhabited Yangtze river han river southern China burma southeast Asia. Han river is not connected to yellow river but connected to Yangtze river. That's right. Han people and han dynasty was named after the han river which is connected to the Yangtze river. Yangtze river and southern China is the homeland of austronesian negrito han Chinese. Chinese only spoke Cantonese language. Until the Koreans took over China and created mandarin language and forced all Chinese to learn the new language Koreans created. Chinese characters originated from bone articles which originated from koreanic n mongolic peoples. Terracotta army was created by koreanic technology and craftsman. Today 99% of all Chinese history n culture n inventions originated from koreanic n mongolic peoples. It's like native Americans claiming they created English language and created Europeans and created USA and NYC. All lies and fake history. Look up conquest dynasty. 99% of Chinese history n culture n inventions are stolen from ancient koreanic n mongolic peoples. Also millions and 10 millions of koreanic n mongolic peoples went on to colonize China and mixed with all peoples. Today Chinese population is similar to Mexicans. 90% are mixed. Every Chinese people who look Korean or mongol there is 100% chance the Chinese is mixed with koreanic n mongolic peoples. Look up conquest dynasty. WW2 over 40 million Chinese wiped out by koreanic japonic peoples. Over 500 million Chinese wiped out in total in its entire history. Look up all wars in China. Over 500 million Chinese wiped out in its entire history by the conquering koreanic n mongolic rulers. Koreans created Japan. Very simple. Also most Chinese look southeast Asian today. Similar lifestyle similar culture similar face. Look up conquest dynasty. The name china was awarded and given to China by its western masters who saved China during WW2 from the dangerous conquering koreanic japonic peoples. the truth reveals China is the only country in history of the world without any history. 99% of Chinese history n culture n inventions is stolen from its koreanic n mongolic conquering ruler masters. Look up conquest dynasty. Ming dynasty emperor was half Korean half mongol and all ming emperors only married Koreans and Mongols. Also almost all northern han people in Chinese history are of koreanic n mongolic blood. First of all there is no such thing as han people. It's not ethnicity but nationality. Most Chinese were wiped out and the surviving Chinese became mixed without choice by its koreanic mongolic masters...
I think foreigners generally prefer Korea more over Japan for reasons many stated in the comments. The people whom I've observed liking Japan more were anime lovers or prefer a more solitary life. I'm an Asian American and I've lived in both countries and I love both countries so much. I've had great experiences in both. I'm not a fan of China at all tbh.. I've experienced really bad mannered Chinese in Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, and Busan. It's incredible how rude and loud they are everywhere..
@@tanlafuvo 맞아요 중국인 조선족 댓글부대. 한국을 혐오하거나 깍아내림. 본인들을 한국인이라 말하고 다니죠. 인터넷에 중국인 조선족 댓글부대가 너무 많음
There are so many rude and loud Chinese people all around Korea and Japan... so hard to bear. -Korean-
@StellaDee-w9g That’s very subjective. Japan’s culture whether it’s architecture, art, etc.. is more widely popularized and known because they’ve been promoted way longer in the West than Korea has. Remember, Korea was a hermit kingdom so the West isn’t familiar with Korea as much it is today in such a rapid pace so the general public don’t know much about Korea’s history other than overshadowed by North Korea and recent stuff like KPOP, films, etc. Korea will reach a point with newer generations where they’ll find their niche and become like Japan in terms of wave of cultural impact.
@StellaDee-w9g
Would you visit ?
@@OrionTube3333
What other differences ?
As a Korean who lived in Japan for two years, I think both countries have their own pros and cons. First of all, in Korea, administrative procedures are quick and simple, and public transportation is cheap. Additionally, there are many convenience services (e.g. free electronic device charge) provided complimentary. On the contrary, in the case of Japan, a variety of complex cultural life is possible due to the huge developed infrastructure, so the quality and standard of life are higher. Unlike Korea, where infrastructure is concentrated in urban areas, Japan has infrastructure distributed evenly throughout the country, making it possible to maintain a relatively high quality of life even in rural areas. I think which place is better to live in depends on the person's tastes, but both countries are safe security and a majority of good people, so I recommend visiting the East Asian region. 🇰🇷❤🇯🇵
ありがとうございます!
🇰🇷🤝🇯🇵
Haven't lived in either Korea nor Japan, but spent a good time studying with Asians in Melbourne, AU. It was waaaay easier to understand Koreans than Japanese. It's not just a thing about pronunciation, but also the way they (Koreans) express ideas or just willing to talk to other people. On the other hand, Japanese are sweeter, very peaceful and good listeners.
@@VanillaPeach-y7l Yeah of course, I have good relationships with both
@@VanillaPeach-y7l why not? 😂
The girl on 7:23 hates Korea.. she has her own YT talking smack about Korea so not sure why she's showing up on here talking about Korea as a Korean.. LOL..
정신이 아픈 사람입니다..
Lol but it apparently makes it more objective
@ Defeats purpose of this video….
@@megapower3 Unfortunately, this is not objective at all. In Korea, only about 10% of people have tattoos, and the percentage of those who have undergone plastic surgery is in the 1% range. The word 'most' should not be used for these figures. 'most' can only be used when the percentage is 50% or more
She talks like such a boy too.
3:34 in Seoul "popular areas spread out" does this sound more diverse isn't it? I feel like this blonde woman is just trying to say better about Japan.
Poland has strong economic ties with South Korea, which may explain large numbers of Poles there.
The Poles have a heavy heavy drinking culture, like South Korea.
People of Poland are called poles? I thought they are called polish
@ Polish is standard and commonly used, however it is an adjective. Pole is a noun and technically correct but hardly anybody say that way.
@@gortys3929 oh ok
Interesting! Been here 10 years and did not know that.
I will never understand people who talk as though they hate Japan but insist on coming here.
People who move here, complain about the country constantly, and refuse to leave are even more of an enigma.
1차원적인 생각을 하시네요. 삶이란게 내가 좋은것만 좋은곳만 있을수있나요?싫어도 버텨야하는게 삶속에 항상 존재하죠. 님같은 논리면 그냥 하고싶은대로 하고만 살아야합니다. 이해할려나모르겠네 ㅎㅎㅎ
@@user-ft6iq6jb9k if you are not interested, don't go
@@sara.cbc92 @NinjaFaclonZ @sara.cbc92 Look up conquest dynasty. 95% of Chinese originated from austronesians and negritos. Look up conquest dynasty. Koreanic and mongolic peoples conquered ruled n colonized China for over 5000 years. Nearly every Chinese dynasty n culture n inventions originated from koreanic n mongolic peoples. Koreanic peoples created ancient China and Japan and even the mongol tribes. Look up conquest dynasty. All northern barbarian tribes originally came from ancient Korea. First dynasty of China the shang dynasty was founded by koreanic peoples. After the collapse of shang dynasty the emperor's went back to their homeland which was ancient Korea. Koreanic peoples also created mandarin language during when it conquered ruled n colonized China. Look up conquest dynasty. The austronesian negrito Chinese never lived in yellow River region. Yellow river region was only inhabited by koreanic n mongolic peoples for over 10,000 years. Austronesian negrito Chinese only inhabited Yangtze river han river southern China burma southeast Asia. Han river is not connected to yellow river but connected to Yangtze river. That's right. Han people and han dynasty was named after the han river which is connected to the Yangtze river. Yangtze river and southern China is the homeland of austronesian negrito han Chinese. Chinese only spoke Cantonese language. Until the Koreans took over China and created mandarin language and forced all Chinese to learn the new language Koreans created. Chinese characters originated from bone articles which originated from koreanic n mongolic peoples. Terracotta army was created by koreanic technology and craftsman. Today 99% of all Chinese history n culture n inventions originated from koreanic n mongolic peoples. It's like native Americans claiming they created English language and created Europeans and created USA and NYC. All lies and fake history. Look up conquest dynasty. 99% of Chinese history n culture n inventions are stolen from ancient koreanic n mongolic peoples. Also millions and 10 millions of koreanic n mongolic peoples went on to colonize China and mixed with all peoples. Today Chinese population is similar to Mexicans. 90% are mixed. Every Chinese people who look Korean or mongol there is 100% chance the Chinese is mixed with koreanic n mongolic peoples. Look up conquest dynasty. WW2 over 40 million Chinese wiped out by koreanic japonic peoples. Over 500 million Chinese wiped out in total in its entire history. Look up all wars in China. Over 500 million Chinese wiped out in its entire history by the conquering koreanic n mongolic rulers. Koreans created Japan. Very simple. Also most Chinese look southeast Asian today. Similar lifestyle similar culture similar face. Look up conquest dynasty. The name china was awarded and given to China by its western masters who saved China during WW2 from the dangerous conquering koreanic japonic peoples. the truth reveals China is the only country in history of the world without any history. 99% of Chinese history n culture n inventions is stolen from its koreanic n mongolic conquering ruler masters. Look up conquest dynasty. Ming dynasty emperor was half Korean half mongol and all ming emperors only married Koreans and Mongols. Also almost all northern han people in Chinese history are of koreanic n mongolic blood. First of all there is no such thing as han people. It's not ethnicity but nationality. Most Chinese were wiped out and the surviving Chinese became mixed without choice by its koreanic mongolic masters......
I love both
6:55 is so wrong. When I went to Japan, nobody wanted to speak English to me.
Definitely these people left Korea for certain reasons and are biased.
Even among the younger generation, very few Japanese can speak English, there must be something wrong in Japan's elementary English education.
일본어는, 자음이 없다 😂
What a stupid interview to ask foreigners living i japan which country is better to live in!!!
totally agree
Arman is a sharp guy... was impressed by him. Very articulate and speaks both Japanese and Korean really well
Korea has strengths in electronics, digital, kpop, movies and dramas, and Japan has strengths in animation, cars, etc. They need each other and are not worth comparing. Both countries are worth a visit.
You visited
Wrong. Samsung suffers huge competition from Chinese companies and has been falling year on year. what does digital even mean in this context. most korean dramas are plagiarized from US and Japanese sources.
@@sara.cbc92 hi chinese
@sara.cbc92 CCP shill
@@sara.cbc92혼다와 닛산은 거의 멸망 직전입니다. 자신을 돌아볼때입니다.. 20년후 남아있는 일본 자동차 브랜드는 뭐가 있을까요?
The Korean culture is based on Confucianism and the Japanese culture is mainly based on Shintoism.
And as far as I know, Koreans are more extroverted and Japanese people tend to be shy.
After all it depends on your personality or mindset.
Yep, it's also why Koreans tend to be more extroverted about their racism, and the Japanese tend to be more introverted. And because of this, as far as the foreigner is concerned, it's easier to live in Japan.
If you ever visit Korea try asking the same thing, since you're getting people who have left Korea usually. Love these reflections, was paying close attention the entire time. Thank you :)
I'm hoping K Explorer would do that if he hasn't done it yet.
Yes. because they are living in Korea.
It means mostly they chose living in Korea.
So in this video's result is very easy to know. Because mostly they chose living in Japan.
@@nutherefurlong Why would a Japanese person leave Japan to live in South Korea?
The same goes for Japan. Most people love the experience and enjoy their time there, often feeling a deep connection and satisfaction when they leave. Visiting places like Disneyland and Universal Studios offers a unique experience that’s different from elsewhere. Additionally, the gaming culture and local restaurants, which are similar to those in the U.S., further contribute to the feeling of familiarity.
@@JKL_02009 Correct!
Japan has so much to offer for tourists!
The country also has a beloved *car culture* !
Look up the *JDM Car Scene* .
Lots of international car enthusiasts love to visit Japan because of that.
Some even decide to live there specifically for it…
sorry but...Yeah,,,,, these people were pre-selected before filming this... Takashii...
I was surprised to hear the lady say that English was more understood in Japan. I always assumed Koreans were more westernized. Then a few others said the opposite.
The younger Korean generation is more fluent in English because there's just so much competition in education... it's really nuts in Korea... so every kid from a household that can afford it start going to hagwons (juku) from a very young age. By the time they're in high school, they're pretty fluent and with excellent pronunciation skills. The only Japanese kids I met that spoke fluent English are those that happened to go to international school.
中国と韓国が教育競争が激しいのには同意
You guys should know even if Korean people are more extroverted than Japanese, it's not comparable to American or latino. The standard is just for Asian.
Nope
너가 틀린게 외향적인거엔 정도 포함된다. 정도 고려했을땐 사람마다 느끼는게 다를수도. 미국인들은 극도의 개인주의라 사람취향에 따라 다름
@@Joseb381agreed
솔직히 라틴은 못 따라가지 ㅋㅋㅋ 너무 외향적인 만큼 또라이도 많아서 문제지만
Japan has earthquakes. So if I had to pick, I'd pick the one that doesn't have earthquakes. Just my opinion.
@@Tree-s6c Maybe in the Busan region of Korea but other areas like Seoul do not have earthquakes. And even in Busan, earthquakes are not as frequent or as powerful as in Japan. Japan has a serious earthquake problem and I would not want to live in Japan for that reason.
@@Tree-s6c Japan averages 1500 earthquakes per year. Korea only about 20 / year since 1978. So Japan is prone to earthquakes, Korea not so much.
@@darksword1So you knew about it. Yes, Gyeongju and Ulsan. Both had magnitude 5 or greater earthquakes in places that had never had earthquakes before, I personally don't think we can say with 100% certainty that the other areas are safe.
I heard that there is the world's largest nuclear power plant in Gyeongju, so if an earthquake occurs there, it will affect other areas as well.
Both Japan and Korea are affected by earthquakes, so if you are afraid of earthquakes, it would be other countries. I can coexist with myself, so either is fine
@Tree-s6c there is no earthquake that is dangerous in korea. stop misinformation
@@darksword1 pls google reuters news, you may find something in 2016 news.
So what was the final conclusion? I think this video lost track of the main topic on which country is better for foreigners, and it is greatly biased since the video itself was filmed only in Japan...so in my opinion it is inherently bias toward Japan since it shows naturally the ones who ended up favoring to stay in Japan, be it for work or otherwise. I wish they concluded on their decision to stay in Japan and if filmed in Korea on their decision to stay in Korea. That would have much more fair. The video didn't definitively show any strong opinion on which country truly was better or worst, but rather showed certain instances which were more advantageous or cultural differences only. I think this video title should be changed.
Tbh, S.Korea is better for Westerners. They are receptive and direct which suits westerners. Japan is relatively closed and you have to "read the air".
Sara.cbc92 is from Chinese-taipei
No, there is no conclusion. because thery are living in Japan eventually. so the conclusion is Japan is better.
@@sara.cbc92Not all “Western” countries are exactly the same in terms of directness and openness. That sounds primarily American (US), and less so other countries such as Canada, Mexico, or many European countries.
Just your preference is the final conclusion
My wife and I (both American) lived in Japan (Saitama & Gunma) ~25 years ago and Korea (Yongsan-gu, Seoul) ~20 years ago, and I found it interesting that not much has changed in terms of differences and the challenges to living in either country. Korea has changed a lot during this timeframe, so I expected impressions of foreigners living there to be different. We both miss living in both countries, and I have the privilege to visit both every couple of years for my job. I strongly prefer living in Japan & Korea than visiting. Maybe sometime in the future?
Americans are generally more drawn to Japan than Korea for several reasons. Japan’s cities, such as Tokyo and Osaka, feature Western-style shopping malls, highways, and theme parks like Disneyland and Universal Studios, making Americans feel more at home. While Korea is modern and heavily influenced by Western trends, it maintains a distinct Korean urban aesthetic.
Japan also offers familiar global brands like Starbucks, McDonald's, and Apple, seamlessly integrating them into its unique cultural environment. While Korea has these brands as well, Japan’s long-standing embrace of Western goods feels more deeply ingrained in daily life.
Furthermore, Japan skillfully blends traditional elements with Western influences, particularly in its fusion of Japanese and Western dining and architecture. While Korea quickly adopts Western trends, it doesn’t blend them as harmoniously with its traditions as Japan does.
@@JKL_02009 Exactly!
Even for car enthusiasts!
The country has a beloved *car culture* !
Look up the *JDM Car Scene* .
Lots of international car enthusiasts love to visit Japan because of that.
Some even decide to live there specifically for it…
The animes *Initial D* and *Wangan Midnight* are part of it.
😉
@@JKL_02009 True!
The country also has a beloved car culture!
Look up the *JDM Car Scene* .
Lots of international car enthusiasts love to visit Japan because of that.
Some even decide to live there specifically for it.
@@JKL_02009hahahaha
I agree with everything except the American lady saying Japan has more English friendly places. That is not true at all lol.
Yeah that was nonsense
@@johnnybaum7957 I couldn't understand the American lady when she said that. Korea has more English friendly culture.
That one had me going, oro?
I speak Korean and Japanese (well not so much the latter anymore since it’s been almost 30 years since I spoke Japanese on the daily) so I never needed to, but I always got the sense from my expat friends that it was easier to go around the daily business of life in Korea on just English than in Japan.
I agree with her, I found Japan way more English friendly than Korea, Japan does have a more established tourist industry with more English signage etc. Of course, neither should have to be English friendly but that was just my observation.
@Anna-hu6wu Where did you go in Korea? English is everywhere in Seoul these days. I can easily go all speaking only English in most places in Seoul. Japan has some English, but it's less common at restaurants, public transportation, etc. Japan was less English friendly, overall, but I still managed.
Extroverts are a good fit for Korea, and introverts are a good fit for Japan.
Are you kidding me? Asking foreigners who choose to now live in Japan which country is better to live in?😂 I wonder asking foreigners who now live in S.KOREA and how they will answer the question.🤔😂
Best line Ive heard about the difference: Japanese are polite to a fault. Koreans are polite to a point.
Japanese extreme politeness can sometimes feel insincere. It create situations where true feelings are hidden :|
Koreans are more similar to westerners in that they are much more direct and temperamental.
Johnny Somali found that out.
@@JHunter_they apologize because it’s their habit 😂
And the Chinese are polite to a purpose
From my experience living abroad, if you focus on the ease of living for foreigners, it would be overwhelmingly other than Japan. Japan is a society for Japanese people, so it has its own unique worldview with morals and detailed rules that are very different from the global standard. Don't measure it only from the perspective of cheap prices, cleanliness, or safety. If you feel mentally distressed and lonely, it's because you made a bad choice, not Japan's fault.
Every country should prioritized in catering the needs of their citizens first right ?
Sorry for being blunt but I found it quite hillareous that the Spanish lady talks about how Koreans and Japanese are 'doing their best apart from pronunciation' etc. as if she does not have her own strong foreign accent in English and not as fluent as other interviewees. In Spain, in reality, it's more difficult than in Japan to find anyone who speaks English with you even in Madrid... Spanish people are super friendly and I love them but their speaking English...? Erm, definitely not.
You should be a Hispanophobic troll because what you said is totally false and ridiculous. Go on with your trolling and hate work somewhere else............
I'm sure that there is a lot more English speakers in Spain than Spanish speakers in your country, so I don't get why you are complaining. Most people in Spain under 40 know at least some basic English, it's taught in schools.
25:25 this guy's Korean is really great considering he lived there during heavy covid period!
as a korean i agree with you.
he speaks korean very well!
Born and raised American of Asian ancestry here. Considered borderline introvert while in the US and borderline extrovert when in Asia.
that’s a very interesting take!
Oh yeah! Geography knowledge of Americans.
I just came back from Japan and ain't that the truth.
😂! Love this.
But where are you really from?
I lived in Korea for 8 years and Japan for 7 years. HUGE differences when it comes to foreigner's experience living there. This video just touched basic things. Nothing about dating, nationalism, earning money, saving money, driving, local people's expectations of foreigners, job availability, churches and religion, etc.
For those with tattoos, you feel more comfortable in Korea than in Japan and able to use a gym and saunas without being judged.. It’s almost impossible to find a gym in Japan if you have tattoos..
Which is as it should be.
@@JohnVKaravitisnah
It's because only Yakuza have tattoos so these are seen as sign of affiliation with gangs or extreme/untrustworthy behaviours
@@Swiplys so everyone with tattoos has to be judged because of Yakuza? It’s like saying all Japanese men are pedos even though not all of them are like that ..
If your South East Asian its better to be in Japan. I prefer the attitutude of Japanese than racist Koreans
I live and work in korea. The drinking depends on if you drink at all or not. For example i dont drink at all and ive never been pressured to drink. But i know people who drink a little and once they start drinking they get pressured to keep going.
Takashii your channel is really amazing, you cover really insightful social issues in your interviews
Living in Korea for two years and can't even pronounce words properly is incredible lol
I think you do a lie, but ok then, do you pronounce korean properly?
Haven’t been to Korea yet, but my sister lived there for a bit. I’m moving to Japan in a few months for work and hope to visit Korea while I’m there!
Welcome to Korea😊
Viel Spaß in Japan
City life is better in Korea. Countryside in Japan is much more beautiful
there's nothing interesting about Korea
As in
@@sara.cbc92 my country has so many interesting things bruh. Don’t generalize
@@sara.cbc92 There's nothing interesting about you
@@Ghhj-lu8ed 저 사람 댓글 목록 보면 그냥 한국 싫어하는 사람이다 일본인도 아닐듯ㅋㅋ 괜히 한국 일본 이간질 시켜서 갈등 생기게 만드려는 외국인일거임
Ofc if you interview foreigners that are currently living in japan they will believe japan is better 😭
I think Koreans yes are more upfront. Which is good. Japanese are more reserved. Which is also good. But I think both countries have these great qualities. But....I feel Japanese should open up just a little more. haha! 😀
Each are different
Japanese seem to dress more individually in their non-work clothes but conform in business dress, while Koreans dress similarly/follow trends in personal dress but more individually in business clothes.
exactly. Japanese work culture is very strict.
In Japan, I wear casual and individual business attire to the office, and it's perfectly acceptable. There are no complaints, and it doesn’t feel out of place-it's just the norm there.
I’m Korean and have traveled to over 30 countries including Japan. I think both countries are among the best places to live in the world. Extroverts might find Korea a better fit, while introverts might prefer Japan. So if you want to experience living abroad in a comfortable and safe place, just pick one of the two.
You are speaking as a Korean. infact many people don't want to cohabit with Koreans. I prefer a Japanese neighbor than a Korean.
@@missplainjane3905
The size of the economy is larger in Japan than in Korea due to the difference in population, meaning Japan's total GDP is higher. However, Korea recently surpassed Japan in terms of real wages. Therefore, the economic standard of living is almost the same.
@@leywa-n5w wages isn't total GDP. Korea is still poorer than Japan.
@@sara.cbc92 Wow good for you lol
@@sara.cbc92 cant really use the word poorer when both countries are top 10 economies
6:45-7:13 personally I really hate when native English speakers have such a mindset. This issue is mostly coming from native English speakers compared to other foreigners. No matter how long they have lived in a non English spoken country, they barely even try to study a foreign language but only expect local native people to speak English to them. Unless it’s a short trip for a few days or weeks, just study a foreign language if you plan to stay there for quite a long time. Do not take it for granted.
"Things have changed a lot these days.
I'm really surprised by how well many foreigners living in Korea speak Korean.
Korea Pros: more dynamic, relaxed and free, everything is abundant , more convenient, outdoor workout heaven, way faster to get what you want, cafes and coffee shops are outstanding, delivery culture is insane, and everything changes so fast, it’s impressive to watch new businesses opening up everywhere.
Korea cons: Besides the fact that the winters can be cold, which some people like, and the summers can be super rainy, the fact that Korea is such a small country kind of bums me out. Also knowing Koreans in Korea you learn how pressured they are to live for their parents ( and future kids ) which seems so oppressive to wandering foreigners who by their nature are working to living and living to live.
Japan: If you are a person who pays attention to the sensory things in life, Japan is heaven on earth, everything is different, and awe inspiring. The uniqueness of the people and country is an addiction that many outsiders will never shake. Tokyo has a charm like no place else on earth ( as long as the foreigners don’t ruin it ) the sounds, even the smells, all add to the experience. The country is actually deceivingly big in terms of the diversity of places to visit or maybe even live. The weather has less of the 4 seasons than Korea but still quite an interesting climate. The cloudy misty June sometimes extends into early July giving a mild early summer, the late fall is fantastic and mild weather lasts until mid December. The Spring is not as dazzling as in Korea as there are fewer deciduous trees. The Kanji and kana written everywhere also add to the aesthetic charm of the country. As for Japanese houses, they are really interesting, and houses are abundant in Japan, it’s not just apartments like Korea. As for negatives, Japan feels a bit like a museum sometimes, the cleanliness can sometimes lead to a sterile vibe in certain aspects. Although go south to Kyushu and I think the right balance is more often struck. Okinawa is even more laid back. I actually fall short in my knowledge of the north, never been to Hokkaido or the north west coast. If you have anything to add please leave a comment.
These are my takes on having lived in both, I think the different angles I used to analyze them is representative of the different feelings and experiences that I tend to have in each country. Share your experiences in both places if you want 😊
There's someone causing trouble by pretending to be from different countries, using multiple IDs, and trying to stir up conflicts between people from neighboring countries. It seems like she acts this way because she feels insecure or lacks a sense of significance about her own homeland,chinese-taipei. But it's pretty obvious what she's up to, so there's no need to pay too much attention to her. Personally, I just want to get along well with people from neighboring countries.
It's no big surprise to me that some people prefer to live in japan. But I also think Korea is very good. Just depends on your personality type.
yeah. because they living in Japan. Go to KFC and ask them which one do you prefer Donut? or chicken?
Just go to a restaurant not speaking either Korean or Japan. Korea has menu in tablets in English, Chinese, Japanese, etc., with pictures. You go to Japanese restaurant, heavily a tourist site, and not even an English menu! And they charge you so many fees table fees late night fees foreign fees whatever a surprise bill for small portion of food.
I love this channel, so informative! Keep it up!
one thing i heard about japanese people is that they look down on you if you try to speak japanese, but become very nice if you speak english. how true is this? it's kind of discouraging for me as a japanese learner... one of my friends used to live in japan and he told me to not say a single word to japanese people in japanese. maybe because it can be often times true?
can't be worse than the french at least 😭😭
I thought it was the opposite
It is funny how he is playing with you, but i have never had such a bad experience in Japan as most of RUclips shows. They are so respectful and friendly to foreigners. Some youtubers are making money with exceptional experience in Japan. You should see for yourself.
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@@fentlacedxans You've been to too many Parisian restaurants, haven't you?
저는 한국인입니다. 8년전쯤 일본에 일때문에 방문했고 그때 제가 느낀 생각은 국민성은 뛰어난데 시스템이 따라가지 못한다였습니다. 예를 들어 지금은 어떤지 모르겠지만 아무곳에서나 흡연하는 일본 문화를 보고 놀랬습니다. 한국은 흡연 지정구역이 있거든요. 대신 놀랍게도 그 흡연자들은 단 한명도 자신의 꽁초를 땅에 버리지 않더군요. 국민성은 대단하다고 느꼈습니다. 또한 어떤 위험한 작업장의 경우엔 한국의 경우 안전 펜스를 치고 경고 펫말을 세우는등 기업쪽에서 주의를 계속 기울이게 합니다. 이런 조치를 하지 않았다가 사고가 나면 당연히 기업에게 상당한 책임이 있습니다. 반면 일본은 그건 개인의 주의부족, 안전부족이라고 여기고 그책임을 개인에게 떠넘기는듯한 경향이 더컸습니다. 국민들은 예의바르고 자기일에 성실하지만 사회 시스템이 이를 따라가지 못하는거 같습니다.
땅에 버리는거 많이봤음
가래침 밷는 문화를 가진 조선인이 뭐가 어째?
@@noohesmik님 난독이죠? 한국사람 말고 일본 사람이 안 버린다고 한건데 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
@@noohesmik일본인이 안버린다고 ㅋㅋ
우메다 뒷골목 가니 쓰레기 엄청나게 .....그건 좋고 나쁘고가 아닌것 같음 그냥 그런거지요
한국 인구 5100만명에 외국인 상주인구 250만명(불법체류자 제외) 일본 인구 1억2300만명 외국인 상주인구 250만명(불법체류자 제외).. 외국인이라면 그래도 일본보다는 한국이 조금 더 나을수도 있음 it기업 같은경우에는 한국어 몰라도 충분히 취업 가능하고 대부분 영어로 소통합니다
I don't know where that blonde American lady has been in Seoul because much more Koreans speak English than in Tokyo. Almost anyone under 40 can speak some English in Korea. Also I didn't know there are a lot of Poles in Korea. LOL !
I know a lot of Americans, Russians, Thais, Viets, smaller French population and growing Japanese expats.
Blondes = clueless. This is a fact in America. They even made a movie on this idea.
Koreans speak more English and are more outgoing in speaking it than the Japanese
extrovert for korea, introvert for japan (definitely varies tho)
Great comparison!
True
Rather, clingy people for Korea, independent for Japan.
It was very interesting to watch this video.
I think that the opinions of people here are accurate, as they have seen one side of the deeper aspects that can only be seen by those who have lived and stayed in the area.
Certainly, the differences between Confucianism and Shintoism, the real estate situation, and the tendencies of Japanese and Korean people's personalities can only be understood by those who have lived in both countries.
Also, it is true that people with tateu may not be able to use some hot springs and other facilities in Japan.
The reason for this is that the Yakuza and other Anti-social elements in Japan are symbolic of people with tateu, so it is difficult to distinguish them from those who do not have it, and there are socially accepted traumas, which may make it difficult to accept.
Great vid Takashi as usual.
The last guy’s comment-at the very end, is spot on; learn the language. I lived in Japan decades ago. Hung out with mostly Japanese people and had a much fuller experience than my fellow foreigner friends who stayed in their foreigner bubble.
the spanish lady is my favorite. lovely vibe to her.
한국인으로서 공감가는 부분도 많고 재밌는 콘텐츠네요ㅋㅋㅋ
I've lived most of my life in the USA so it was really interesting to listen to the opinions of all the people in Japan. Some of the answers really helped me to understand the country of my birth South Korea and Japan . My family emigrated to the United States when I was 5 years old in 1972. I actually had a Japanese aunt and my parents spoke Japanese like native Japanese persons. I really love Japanese culture. I do really love Japanese motorcycles and cars! But the list is huge on what I love about Japanese culture and its people !
Gyopos aren't considered 'real' Korean in South Korea.
@@sara.cbc92 @NinjaFaclonZ @sara.cbc92 Look up conquest dynasty. 95% of Chinese originated from austronesians and negritos. Look up conquest dynasty. Koreanic and mongolic peoples conquered ruled n colonized China for over 5000 years. Nearly every Chinese dynasty n culture n inventions originated from koreanic n mongolic peoples. Koreanic peoples created ancient China and Japan and even the mongol tribes. Look up conquest dynasty. All northern barbarian tribes originally came from ancient Korea. First dynasty of China the shang dynasty was founded by koreanic peoples. After the collapse of shang dynasty the emperor's went back to their homeland which was ancient Korea. Koreanic peoples also created mandarin language during when it conquered ruled n colonized China. Look up conquest dynasty. The austronesian negrito Chinese never lived in yellow River region. Yellow river region was only inhabited by koreanic n mongolic peoples for over 10,000 years. Austronesian negrito Chinese only inhabited Yangtze river han river southern China burma southeast Asia. Han river is not connected to yellow river but connected to Yangtze river. That's right. Han people and han dynasty was named after the han river which is connected to the Yangtze river. Yangtze river and southern China is the homeland of austronesian negrito han Chinese. Chinese only spoke Cantonese language. Until the Koreans took over China and created mandarin language and forced all Chinese to learn the new language Koreans created. Chinese characters originated from bone articles which originated from koreanic n mongolic peoples. Terracotta army was created by koreanic technology and craftsman. Today 99% of all Chinese history n culture n inventions originated from koreanic n mongolic peoples. It's like native Americans claiming they created English language and created Europeans and created USA and NYC. All lies and fake history. Look up conquest dynasty. 99% of Chinese history n culture n inventions are stolen from ancient koreanic n mongolic peoples. Also millions and 10 millions of koreanic n mongolic peoples went on to colonize China and mixed with all peoples. Today Chinese population is similar to Mexicans. 90% are mixed. Every Chinese people who look Korean or mongol there is 100% chance the Chinese is mixed with koreanic n mongolic peoples. Look up conquest dynasty. WW2 over 40 million Chinese wiped out by koreanic japonic peoples. Over 500 million Chinese wiped out in total in its entire history. Look up all wars in China. Over 500 million Chinese wiped out in its entire history by the conquering koreanic n mongolic rulers. Koreans created Japan. Very simple. Also most Chinese look southeast Asian today. Similar lifestyle similar culture similar face. Look up conquest dynasty. The name china was awarded and given to China by its western masters who saved China during WW2 from the dangerous conquering koreanic japonic peoples. the truth reveals China is the only country in history of the world without any history. 99% of Chinese history n culture n inventions is stolen from its koreanic n mongolic conquering ruler masters. Look up conquest dynasty. Ming dynasty emperor was half Korean half mongol and all ming emperors only married Koreans and Mongols. Also almost all northern han people in Chinese history are of koreanic n mongolic blood. First of all there is no such thing as han people. It's not ethnicity but nationality. Most Chinese were wiped out and the surviving Chinese became mixed without choice by its koreanic mongolic masters............
@@sara.cbc92"I didn’t know that Chinese Taipei had so much interest in my country. Not just us, but other places don’t even know where that country is. Oh, but I guess it’s not even a country."
Lived in both and I'd take Korea every time. Japan I did not like I never felt more lonely in my life.
I did not live in Tokyo or Seoul though. In Japan I lived in Kobe and in Korea I lived in Yeosu.
I know the feeling. Lived in Tottori (west of Kobe) 2002-3. Absolute loneliest time of my life. Lived in Chiba/Tokyo a few years later and it was much better as there were more Westerners and my Japanese was better by that point.
Do you speak both languages
@@missplainjane3905 it's hard to compare. People seemed by and large very nice, if you go to Osaka they are too, but as I said I couldn't speak Japanese when I went. The second time around I was much better. I would go into a kickboxing gym on my own and chat to people. They were nice so I knew a lot of people who couldn't speak English. It wasn't a good idea to live in a more rural place in my first year.
Gaijin who don't speak Japanese always complain about being isolated 🤣
Yeosu sea is good
both are good if you are rich
You could say that about any country tbh.
@@vizisolutionseven africa?
That's a continent, but yes, there are nice places in Africa if you can afford everything to keep you isolated from the poors
Anywhere is good when you are rich…
I've heard from friends visiting Japan that it's cheaper now.
Another great video! Keep up with the good work, Takashii!
I have never been to the two countries but judging from the youtubers/music/movies I totally agree with the general impressions made here. koreans are definitely more approachable
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@@sara.cbc92 @NinjaFaclonZ @sara.cbc92 Look up conquest dynasty. 95% of Chinese originated from austronesians and negritos. Look up conquest dynasty. Koreanic and mongolic peoples conquered ruled n colonized China for over 5000 years. Nearly every Chinese dynasty n culture n inventions originated from koreanic n mongolic peoples. Koreanic peoples created ancient China and Japan and even the mongol tribes. Look up conquest dynasty. All northern barbarian tribes originally came from ancient Korea. First dynasty of China the shang dynasty was founded by koreanic peoples. After the collapse of shang dynasty the emperor's went back to their homeland which was ancient Korea. Koreanic peoples also created mandarin language during when it conquered ruled n colonized China. Look up conquest dynasty. The austronesian negrito Chinese never lived in yellow River region. Yellow river region was only inhabited by koreanic n mongolic peoples for over 10,000 years. Austronesian negrito Chinese only inhabited Yangtze river han river southern China burma southeast Asia. Han river is not connected to yellow river but connected to Yangtze river. That's right. Han people and han dynasty was named after the han river which is connected to the Yangtze river. Yangtze river and southern China is the homeland of austronesian negrito han Chinese. Chinese only spoke Cantonese language. Until the Koreans took over China and created mandarin language and forced all Chinese to learn the new language Koreans created. Chinese characters originated from bone articles which originated from koreanic n mongolic peoples. Terracotta army was created by koreanic technology and craftsman. Today 99% of all Chinese history n culture n inventions originated from koreanic n mongolic peoples. It's like native Americans claiming they created English language and created Europeans and created USA and NYC. All lies and fake history. Look up conquest dynasty. 99% of Chinese history n culture n inventions are stolen from ancient koreanic n mongolic peoples. Also millions and 10 millions of koreanic n mongolic peoples went on to colonize China and mixed with all peoples. Today Chinese population is similar to Mexicans. 90% are mixed. Every Chinese people who look Korean or mongol there is 100% chance the Chinese is mixed with koreanic n mongolic peoples. Look up conquest dynasty. WW2 over 40 million Chinese wiped out by koreanic japonic peoples. Over 500 million Chinese wiped out in total in its entire history. Look up all wars in China. Over 500 million Chinese wiped out in its entire history by the conquering koreanic n mongolic rulers. Koreans created Japan. Very simple. Also most Chinese look southeast Asian today. Similar lifestyle similar culture similar face. Look up conquest dynasty. The name china was awarded and given to China by its western masters who saved China during WW2 from the dangerous conquering koreanic japonic peoples. the truth reveals China is the only country in history of the world without any history. 99% of Chinese history n culture n inventions is stolen from its koreanic n mongolic conquering ruler masters. Look up conquest dynasty. Ming dynasty emperor was half Korean half mongol and all ming emperors only married Koreans and Mongols. Also almost all northern han people in Chinese history are of koreanic n mongolic blood. First of all there is no such thing as han people. It's not ethnicity but nationality. Most Chinese were wiped out and the surviving Chinese became mixed without choice by its koreanic mongolic masters...