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I see on your linkedin profile that you are now a Mechanical Engineering Technician at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University -- Congrats
I’m not black and only have a handful of black friends I’d call close friends but this channel is just incredible. To see so many inspirational people on this channel not just living, but thriving in Asia is addicting - can’t help but watch every upload. Keep up the great work.
For a moment there I thought the onsen experience was going to be similar to mine from my visit to Tokyo in 2011. It was the one overt experience of racism I had while I was there. I entered an onsen where there were several elderly men in the tub already as I entered and got myself undressed. As I tried to nervously greet them they didn't respond. Upon getting in the tub they all got out and started showering down. That was a pretty unpleasant feeling. I knew the reason why but it was so very blatant that I began to doubt myself and think maybe it was coincidence. After only maybe 5 minutes I got out to shower and all of the men got back into the tub. To test my theory I got back in again and they got out again. Overall my experience in Japan was great. It's just a shame about that one experience in that one onsen.
@@sylvialehman There were shower heads to wash right open in the same area as the tub, which they watched me use before getting in. So, yes, it was just that blatant. I appreciate you may be sceptical of something outside of your own lived experience but to me it was pretty obvious.
I’m very sorry that happened to you. I hope it doesn’t happen again but if it does, you can tell them to not touch you in a few different ways but here are two common ways: 1: 触らないでください (Sawaranaide kudasai)- please don’t touch me (pretty polite. Generally said with no aggression) 2: 触るな (Sawaruna)- DON’T TOUCH ME! (This one is much more aggressive and will get your point across very clearly, especially if you say it with some base in your voice) That’s being said you are doing a great job having gotten yourself this far! Hope things continue to work out for you! Good luck!
Hey bruh, don't go to the onsen alone, go with a group of friends. Also there are different qualities of onsens, some are seedy. I think the more traditional and possibly upscale ones typically don't even allow foreigners unless they are accompanied by japanese friends. You will be safer in that kind of environment. It's very enjoyable so don't miss out just because of that bad situation.
A lot of the discriminatory actions taken by the Japanese are usually based on physical appearances & your ability to communicate well in Japanese. Needless to say, it's easier for Asian-looking foreigners that speak Japanese well to blend in, otherwise, it gives premise for a few Japanese to change the way they behave based on those factors. On the other hand, I've met a few Black people & a couple of them are close friends from the same university, but the ones I met at onsens/public spaces & I started a conversation with them in English (not much of a problem considering I'm a BBC, British-Born-Chinese) and a few get offended because they believe me to be another Japanese person seeking an opportunity to use English, though I understand the frustration myself back when I couldn't communicate in even the most basic of Japanese & would only ever get the most basic English responses.
OG here. Japan 11 years plus. This is up there as one of the most helpful videos in the series. Please make Stephen read this. 1. You're new and going through the honeymoon period. You'll have your ups and downs. Take them all, but don't allow yourself to be so starry eyed that such disturbing incidents get you down. 2. Dude read you and saw he could take liberties. Next time be more assertive, but avoid physical aggression at all costs. It's good you highlighted the dilemma of being overpolite in a foreign country. This will be more an issue when you're with Japanese friends. As although being in the right, you will lose face if you respond. Sometimes even mildly assertive. 3. Dude was not an outlier. Very common, and you contradicted yourself when mentioning the need for female only train carriages. Japan is not a paradise and has serious social issues like everywhere else. 4. Black people. Like the African girl who allowed a Japanese girl to grope her breasts and not do anything, don't let anyone disrespect you. Don't be so naive. 5. Women. Please watch yourselves when traveling alone. BE PREPARED and have a plan for those situations, especially late at night or after clubbing. See Kurly in Kansai for more. 6. KNOW THE LANGUAGE! BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY. KNOW THE LAW! 7. Be safe out there. And hail your fellow black people when about the place, instead of blanking or ignoring them. They're going through similar shit, and a little smile from one of your own can boost one's day IF ANYONE NEEDS LEGAL ADVICE. Have an excellent lawyer friend who can help.
@@sestelle08 You're welcome. Japan is great, but can kick you in the teeth every now and then. Find that positive groove and go with it. Traveling around Japan and taking a break from the place helps.
@green lion amaziyah Haven't been there in almost 10 years, but would suggest you bring more. Learned that many ATMs (and stores) don't/didn't accept foreign cards. Obviously, all depends on where you're going and what you plan to do.
@green lion amaziyah Well friend, my advice: 1) remember that Tokyo "isn't" Japan; and 2) The ATMs at 7-11 should be able to work with foreign debit cards. Ran out of cash and literally had to hike to one to be able to buy train fare, and that was in a major city. Enjoy your trip.
@@Drayonis i think they mean poor people tend not to make expensive moves to other countries so that one trashy guy everyone knows and is often given a lot of attention in media isn't there and they like that.
@@technopoptart First of all, anyone with a job can save up money (no matter how long it takes) and take a trip to Japan. My point was that Japanese culture is still pretty niche and a bit misunderstood in the west. Therefore, the people who happen to be into it to the point that they live there must be pretty cool and smart. Learning a language isn't easy so i salute my fellow black people from the west who can speak Japanese such as myself. I'm glad people who represent our race in the proper nonstereotyped way are getting exposure.
@@chillhomie7 that really isn't true though and is harmful to everyone involved? you have to be quite privileged and well off to be able to save what ranges from 3-15 months rent(depending on where you live and how you plan to get there) for a novel holiday and basing someone's social credit on their ability to spend large quantities of money on non-essential things is uncomfortably bourgeois. i'm very sorry that i assumed that you had good intentions when you wrote that initial comment and assuredly i will be dipping out now.
Stephen such an enjoyable interview and a Happy Birthday of soon to be 25yrs old. I want to encourage U to stay Focus with your desire in engineering, I believe U will accomplish great things. Don't give up when the way gets a little tuff, continue forward. We all will experience negative situations in our life span and u handle yours with style and grace. May The Most High give U the desires of your heart.
I feel like this video could have been more appropriately titled. He gave us so much positivity and insight into his experience in Japan, was very honest and candid in the handful of negative experiences endured, but he didn't dwell on them. It just seems that perhaps the title highlights a few minutes of pain instead of celebrating 40 minutes of very positive energy. I love the channel and I very much enjoy the content. Thank you for sharing Stephen!
I would love for one of the interview sessions to speak on health care in Japan! How are the hospitals, emergency room, are the doctors concerned and do they try their best to help you? Lol
Hmmmm, if you are able to work in a Japanese company just be careful that you dont become another cog in the machine. Like you said they are great at perfecting so having ideas of your own and being able to pursue them is difficult. Good luck to you though. I wish you all the best and success.
We need people just like him who are educated and ambitious. Japan needs to take those people to help our nation! It is just hard to work with Japanese for foreigners in some way
They were probably checking to see what's going on because there's obviously a camera, a cameraman, and a guy in front of the camera. Very natural and instinctive thing to do.
Stephen, so good to see young brothas out there like you. I've been stuck in Los Angeles (where I'm born and raised, but been all over) due to the pandemic, and my wife and daughters are in Kobe. your insight into japan is spot on. Keep movin' onward and upward!!!
Another great interview, and i definitely love this outdoor format, one gets to see a piece of Japan in the background. I'm inspired by these interviews to visit Japan
I have visited a lot of onsen in Japan and never encounter something like that before, but my father-in-law did one time, brought me to this spa, where they had young housekeeping ladies, every 15mins walking into the onsen, checking the bathwater temperature, replacing new bath towels or scrubbing the floor tiles, around the area where you wash off, before going into the onsen and I really believe, my father-in-law was giving me a test.
These interviews offer us a view of some fasinating, smart and brilliant people of color. Wonderful job. Do you think you could organize a tour of Japan? If you had a group of viewer's who showed interest in a tour and would be willing to pay you as well.
Aww nice interview Ranzo, all the best in the realisation of your projecy Stephen Estelle. Engineering, make sure to share your patented invention when it happens 🙂
Oh Man, I feel you so much on this, so sorry for this bad Experience. Shoutout to you for staying Positive ✊ Enjoy Japan, some much beautiful things to see (especially out of Tokyo...)
Lmaoo Ranzo you a comedian at 15:25 making sure that aren’t saying scary hahaha. I’m black an went to an Onsen in Hokkaido an a yakuza was there, my father in-law was terrified but he just complimented my tattoo an that was all lol.
I 💖 these on-location/moving interviews. They feed my desire to return to Japan next year (plans for Spring already in the works). Also, thanks for the info on Odaiba, 😅 I had no idea it was a man-made island. Makes complete sense now as to why everything there seemed surreal. Hopefully, you all get a chance to visit the digital art museum there. It's like entering multiple dream wolds 🤩.
This dude's from Chicago , but never had Japanese food until he moved to Tokyo? He must've been hanging with the wrong crowd, lol. I discovered Japanese cuisine in Chicago. BTW, Ranzo - the current Diver City Gundam is the Unicorn Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn. Check it out, it's a great series if really short
I moved out west at age 24 myself.....it was a good experience meeting different people and experiencing new things, but I wish I went further and explored foreign travel for few years.
I have the impression he's gone on to graduate school straight out of college. He's only 25 or so. He's quite young!!! How sure can he be that that experience was an "outlier"?? That's some promenade he's walking on!! I think he'll be just fine and continue having wonderful experiences.
I wish nothing but the best for this young man. I love his journey, I could listen to him for hours. Neil deGrasse Tyson probably would love to talk to you, especially today. Continue showcasing our brilliant people, Ranzo.
@kwazue yes, but what is the point? Japan still has a very high suicide rates (Top 3 among First World Countries). And there are roughly 1 million people living like hermits. So, is my original statement wrong because the suicide rate is higher in Korea?
@kwazue I said top 3 among *1st world countries*. Yes 13th in the world but look at the countries in that list. By first world, I mean developed countries. The Ex Soviet countries don't qualify.
That does not mean the general population is sad though. But if u want to generalize like that then we can more safely say it’s the most courteous and cleanest places on earth.
浅野弥助 yeah you are saying it’s one of the saddest places on earth and I’m saying you are wrong. You can’t take that stat and not think deeply of the culture of why people in japan commit suicide besides just being “sad” But from the way you attacked me u don’t seem to be a very open person so I’m wondering why I’m even replying to you.
*_Ōedo-onsen-monogatari in Odaiba_* ....went there years ago, not sure how it is now but we had a blast. It's like an *_onsen Disneyland_* where they have all kinds of food booths, gift shops, games for the kids and of course, the onsen itself. Had a good amount of people (well the time we went anyways) where someone like *_"mr. creeper"_* would likely be less inclined to do what *_"mr. creeper"_* does.
I love Stephen's idea I hope he achieves his ambitions. If a Japanese engineering graduate turned up in the States looking for a job but had no English we'd think it was strange. Get the language.
I had a similar incident in basically my first time in the onsen when I went to Japan, though the overall outcome was different. I have to say up front that my situation did not really involve any inappropriate touching, though I've still experienced a lot of that during my times in Japan. Japan has a concept called "skinship", which is basically showing affection/camaraderie through intimate touching, hugs, etc. You'll find that even amongst "straight" Japanese males, when in comfortable situations like homes, dorms, etc, they'll often hug each other for wayyyyy too long, lay on top of each other on the floor or bed when chilling out and watching TV, etc. They do this with each other to show that they're unguarded and not trying to put on any sort of public face, and so I think many of them are just unaware that that is a significant cultural difference for foreigners coming to their country. When I went to the onsen, this sorta "fruity" seeming guy that I had just been introduced to as a part of the volunteer program I would be working with scooted up very closely to me in the water, and started to cup water in his hands and rinse my shoulders with it, saying "you should get into the water more, so you don't catch a cold" lol. I was immediately put off by this and kind of drew away from him, thinking he was trying to come on to me. Long story short, this was just him trying to be hospitable to me and welcome me into their foreign custom, and he went on to be one of my best friends throughout my stay, to the point that we call each other brother now. I can't 100% defend "skinship" since for us as Westerners it's very uncomfortable, and so it would be nice if Japanese people were more aware of that. But I think more often than not, this is just their way of finding interest in you and wanting to be friendly and accommodating. Always keep your wits about you and don't get caught slacking lol, but to truly enjoy being in Japan and immersed in the culture, you may have to rethink how friendship and platonic affection could be communicated
I'm a 5th year in Civil Engineering in the states so seeing that you are trying to do research in Japan. I hope the best for you, because I would like to do research in Japan too.
Lol so many people in the background would look at them weird. Either because they rarely see black people or because there’s a guy walking backwards holding a camera, or both
Which country of America is he from? He always say about America, his English is really good, I don’t think he’s Brazilian or Argentinian, he must be from USA, Canada, Guyana, Jamaica or from some English speaker country, Wish the best for everyone in America, it’s a beautiful continent and I love visiting it.
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My hero
You are a very good interviewer.
31:00 he started talking about ONSEN
Thank you. Been looking for the time stamp
Thanks.
Thanks 😥
I was looking for this, thanks 😂😂
Thnx 😫
I see on your linkedin profile that you are now a Mechanical Engineering Technician at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University -- Congrats
That t-shirt is a bomb..HAKUNA MATATA
I’m not black and only have a handful of black friends I’d call close friends but this channel is just incredible. To see so many inspirational people on this channel not just living, but thriving in Asia is addicting - can’t help but watch every upload. Keep up the great work.
U should tone down on your racism, we are all people
@@sonofsoweto boy or girl-bye. Nothing he said was racist.
K Elaine facts
I only have a handful of friends
What a seriously cool young man - beautiful inside and out. Wish I had half his wisdom and spirit when I was his age. All good fortune to you, sir
This guy seems to be a cool person to chill with or have as a friend.
His personality is so laid-back and cool. Wishing him all of the best!
For a moment there I thought the onsen experience was going to be similar to mine from my visit to Tokyo in 2011. It was the one overt experience of racism I had while I was there. I entered an onsen where there were several elderly men in the tub already as I entered and got myself undressed. As I tried to nervously greet them they didn't respond. Upon getting in the tub they all got out and started showering down. That was a pretty unpleasant feeling. I knew the reason why but it was so very blatant that I began to doubt myself and think maybe it was coincidence. After only maybe 5 minutes I got out to shower and all of the men got back into the tub. To test my theory I got back in again and they got out again. Overall my experience in Japan was great. It's just a shame about that one experience in that one onsen.
Did you have take a bath BEFORE entering the communal tub?
@@sylvialehman There were shower heads to wash right open in the same area as the tub, which they watched me use before getting in. So, yes, it was just that blatant. I appreciate you may be sceptical of something outside of your own lived experience but to me it was pretty obvious.
@@jpat989 😂
Japanese people avoid risks. Its not necessarily racism.
I like when they leave because I don't want to talk to anyone while at the onsen.
I’m very sorry that happened to you. I hope it doesn’t happen again but if it does, you can tell them to not touch you in a few different ways but here are two common ways:
1: 触らないでください (Sawaranaide kudasai)- please don’t touch me (pretty polite. Generally said with no aggression)
2: 触るな (Sawaruna)- DON’T TOUCH ME! (This one is much more aggressive and will get your point across very clearly, especially if you say it with some base in your voice)
That’s being said you are doing a great job having gotten yourself this far! Hope things continue to work out for you! Good luck!
Bro, thank you so much for sharing this. I'm studying Japanese right now, and I've been looking for these phrases.
Hey bruh, don't go to the onsen alone, go with a group of friends. Also there are different qualities of onsens, some are seedy. I think the more traditional and possibly upscale ones typically don't even allow foreigners unless they are accompanied by japanese friends. You will be safer in that kind of environment. It's very enjoyable so don't miss out just because of that bad situation.
A lot of the discriminatory actions taken by the Japanese are usually based on physical appearances & your ability to communicate well in Japanese. Needless to say, it's easier for Asian-looking foreigners that speak Japanese well to blend in, otherwise, it gives premise for a few Japanese to change the way they behave based on those factors.
On the other hand, I've met a few Black people & a couple of them are close friends from the same university, but the ones I met at onsens/public spaces & I started a conversation with them in English (not much of a problem considering I'm a BBC, British-Born-Chinese) and a few get offended because they believe me to be another Japanese person seeking an opportunity to use English, though I understand the frustration myself back when I couldn't communicate in even the most basic of Japanese & would only ever get the most basic English responses.
I still love this style of interviews its really dope.
OG here. Japan 11 years plus. This is up there as one of the most helpful videos in the series. Please make Stephen read this.
1. You're new and going through the honeymoon period. You'll have your ups and downs. Take them all, but don't allow yourself to be so starry eyed that such disturbing incidents get you down.
2. Dude read you and saw he could take liberties. Next time be more assertive, but avoid physical aggression at all costs. It's good you highlighted the dilemma of being overpolite in a foreign country. This will be more an issue when you're with Japanese friends. As although being in the right, you will lose face if you respond. Sometimes even mildly assertive.
3. Dude was not an outlier. Very common, and you contradicted yourself when mentioning the need for female only train carriages. Japan is not a paradise and has serious social issues like everywhere else.
4. Black people. Like the African girl who allowed a Japanese girl to grope her breasts and not do anything, don't let anyone disrespect you. Don't be so naive.
5. Women. Please watch yourselves when traveling alone. BE PREPARED and have a plan for those situations, especially late at night or after clubbing. See Kurly in Kansai for more.
6. KNOW THE LANGUAGE! BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY. KNOW THE LAW!
7. Be safe out there. And hail your fellow black people when about the place, instead of blanking or ignoring them. They're going through similar shit, and a little smile from one of your own can boost one's day
IF ANYONE NEEDS LEGAL ADVICE. Have an excellent lawyer friend who can help.
Thanks dude
-Stephen
@@sestelle08 You're welcome. Japan is great, but can kick you in the teeth every now and then. Find that positive groove and go with it. Traveling around Japan and taking a break from the place helps.
@@sestelle08 And be cool, and don't get shocked when your bike gets stolen. ;)
@green lion amaziyah Haven't been there in almost 10 years, but would suggest you bring more. Learned that many ATMs (and stores) don't/didn't accept foreign cards. Obviously, all depends on where you're going and what you plan to do.
@green lion amaziyah Well friend, my advice: 1) remember that Tokyo "isn't" Japan; and 2) The ATMs at 7-11 should be able to work with foreign debit cards.
Ran out of cash and literally had to hike to one to be able to buy train fare, and that was in a major city.
Enjoy your trip.
Black is beautiful don't doubt it at all, God bless us all over the world
Yes it is you beautiful soul ♥️ blessings back at you Family
Definitely that’s why white women love us
Low Tier Pigroach why you worried about me worrying ?
@@whatsgood8452 they don't love us but our bbc
Anyale Cawale depends
Stephen Estelle has such a beautiful energy, it makes me really happy to see him with his road unwinding before him.
This channel is a treasure! Thank you for always bringing these high quality interviews.
The thing I like about Japan is that it tends to only appeal to intelligent black folks. Everyone you feature in this series is DOPE.
What does that even mean?
@@Drayonis i think they mean poor people tend not to make expensive moves to other countries so that one trashy guy everyone knows and is often given a lot of attention in media isn't there and they like that.
damn bro, sounds like something my grandad would say. Everyone they feature on here is dope though.
@@technopoptart First of all, anyone with a job can save up money (no matter how long it takes) and take a trip to Japan. My point was that Japanese culture is still pretty niche and a bit misunderstood in the west. Therefore, the people who happen to be into it to the point that they live there must be pretty cool and smart. Learning a language isn't easy so i salute my fellow black people from the west who can speak Japanese such as myself. I'm glad people who represent our race in the proper nonstereotyped way are getting exposure.
@@chillhomie7 that really isn't true though and is harmful to everyone involved? you have to be quite privileged and well off to be able to save what ranges from 3-15 months rent(depending on where you live and how you plan to get there) for a novel holiday and basing someone's social credit on their ability to spend large quantities of money on non-essential things is uncomfortably bourgeois.
i'm very sorry that i assumed that you had good intentions when you wrote that initial comment and assuredly i will be dipping out now.
Stephen such an enjoyable interview and a Happy Birthday of soon to be 25yrs old. I want to encourage U to stay Focus with your desire in engineering, I believe U will accomplish great things. Don't give up when the way gets a little tuff, continue forward. We all will experience negative situations in our life span and u handle yours with style and grace. May The Most High give U the desires of your heart.
Hes a mechanical engineer, awesome. best of luck to Mr Estelle.
Another hometown guy...Chicago represented! I'm impressed with this young man...follow your dreams...they're attainable! Thanks again Ranzo.
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It was so great to hear about Stephen's experience in Japan. I wish him all the best!
Love his energy and vibes- thanks for sharing your story!
I feel like this video could have been more appropriately titled. He gave us so much positivity and insight into his experience in Japan, was very honest and candid in the handful of negative experiences endured, but he didn't dwell on them. It just seems that perhaps the title highlights a few minutes of pain instead of celebrating 40 minutes of very positive energy. I love the channel and I very much enjoy the content. Thank you for sharing Stephen!
I would love for one of the interview sessions to speak on health care in Japan! How are the hospitals, emergency room, are the doctors concerned and do they try their best to help you? Lol
He seems like a genuinely nice guy. :)
Another great interview, you are doing a great job! Great equipment too, videos are well done, pictures are crystal clear. Keep up the good work.
This was dope. The dynamic interview style is a lot more entertaining.
Hmmmm, if you are able to work in a Japanese company just be careful that you dont become another cog in the machine. Like you said they are great at perfecting so having ideas of your own and being able to pursue them is difficult. Good luck to you though. I wish you all the best and success.
This guy's intelligence and charisma makes him SO ATTRACTIVE!
We need people just like him who are educated and ambitious. Japan needs to take those people to help our nation! It is just hard to work with Japanese for foreigners in some way
Those were GREAT questions he asked at the end. Overall, he seems like an awesome guy!
36:22 those two girls had to check dude out twice...
They were probably checking to see what's going on because there's obviously a camera, a cameraman, and a guy in front of the camera. Very natural and instinctive thing to do.
@@chillblue1650 bruh you can clearly see that they are looking at him
He's such a cutie pie!!! I love his attitude
He could offer to be a specialized English tutor for Mech Eng students. Help with editing scholarly English research papers too.
Stephen, so good to see young brothas out there like you. I've been stuck in Los Angeles (where I'm born and raised, but been all over) due to the pandemic, and my wife and daughters are in Kobe. your insight into japan is spot on. Keep movin' onward and upward!!!
inspiring vlog...thank you!!
All the pent up stress and anxiety comes out on the train lol
Another great interview, and i definitely love this outdoor format, one gets to see a piece of Japan in the background.
I'm inspired by these interviews to visit Japan
LoL 😆 He's so awesome and so are you ! I'm so proud of him and i look up to you guys ! 😁😎👍 Thank You 😊
Good luck with everything Stephen. You have great energy and a positive outlook on life. You will be successful in anything that you put your mind to.
Thank You Very Much For Sharing This Video 😁
Dude was persistent
That kid is fun ! I really enjoyed the interview.
Another great video as usual. Are you walking backwards while filming? Keep up the good work!
So many Chicagoans in Japan, that's so funny as I'm from Chicago
23:11 the dude on the bench almost falls.
Thanks or such an informative video! All the very best to Stephen that life has to offer. God bless!
Another good interview; stephen has a lot of energy; he covered a lot of walking miles
I have visited a lot of onsen in Japan and never encounter something like that before, but my father-in-law did one time, brought me to this spa, where they had young housekeeping ladies, every 15mins walking into the onsen, checking the bathwater temperature, replacing new bath towels or scrubbing the floor tiles, around the area where you wash off, before going into the onsen and I really believe, my father-in-law was giving me a test.
His smile to is contagious
Excellent interview
i would love to meet this guy he seems so chill
These interviews offer us a view of some fasinating, smart and brilliant people of color. Wonderful job. Do you think you could organize a tour of Japan? If you had a group of viewer's who showed interest in a tour and would be willing to pay you as well.
Why not?
I would also be interested as I was in Japan last year and got blown away with the beau.....
@@TheBlackExJp I was in Shibuya last month. I def could have used a guide
"Of color". He is Black.
Aww nice interview Ranzo, all the best in the realisation of your projecy Stephen Estelle. Engineering, make sure to share your patented invention when it happens 🙂
Oh Man, I feel you so much on this, so sorry for this bad Experience.
Shoutout to you for staying Positive ✊
Enjoy Japan, some much beautiful things to see (especially out of Tokyo...)
Lmaoo Ranzo you a comedian at 15:25 making sure that aren’t saying scary hahaha. I’m black an went to an Onsen in Hokkaido an a yakuza was there, my father in-law was terrified but he just complimented my tattoo an that was all lol.
How did you know he was Yakuza?
Southern Arawak he had dragon tattoo on his back with a full body sleeve. My father in-law is Japanese an everyone else moved to the other Onsen pool.
This young man is truly a go getter!!!
Have you ever considered making timestamps or making highlight versions of these videos?
I 💖 these on-location/moving interviews. They feed my desire to return to Japan next year (plans for Spring already in the works). Also, thanks for the info on Odaiba, 😅 I had no idea it was a man-made island. Makes complete sense now as to why everything there seemed surreal. Hopefully, you all get a chance to visit the digital art museum there. It's like entering multiple dream wolds 🤩.
Hmmm, maybe he went to a gay onsen by mistake.
No. It was family day. And even if it was gay, when someone doesn't want you to touch them, it needs to be respected!!!
Lucky to stand by the Gundam Unicorn that's an awesome feat bro. When I visit Japan that's one of my first objective as a Gundam fan.
This dude's from Chicago , but never had Japanese food until he moved to Tokyo? He must've been hanging with the wrong crowd, lol. I discovered Japanese cuisine in Chicago. BTW, Ranzo - the current Diver City Gundam is the Unicorn Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn. Check it out, it's a great series if really short
Or just check out the movies 😉
He's lying. Every city has a Japanese restaurant & fast food take out all over town
I moved out west at age 24 myself.....it was a good experience meeting different people and experiencing new things, but I wish I went further and explored foreign travel for few years.
Intelligent kid. He has a bright future ahead. He’ll learn Japanese in no time. He looks East African, particularly Kenyan.
Hum with this accent ??
I think so as well...may be grown in US
I didn't see it before but now that you mention it he does Kenyan
He looks like my younger brother.
I have the impression he's gone on to graduate school straight out of college. He's only 25 or so. He's quite young!!! How sure can he be that that experience was an "outlier"?? That's some promenade he's walking on!! I think he'll be just fine and continue having wonderful experiences.
I wish nothing but the best for this young man. I love his journey, I could listen to him for hours. Neil deGrasse Tyson probably would love to talk to you, especially today. Continue showcasing our brilliant people, Ranzo.
This guy is AMAZING! Really... his personality is everything. I wish we were friends.
Japan is actually one of the saddest places on earth, as seen by the suicide rates and the hikikomori phenomenon.
@kwazue yes, but what is the point? Japan still has a very high suicide rates (Top 3 among First World Countries). And there are roughly 1 million people living like hermits. So, is my original statement wrong because the suicide rate is higher in Korea?
@kwazue I said top 3 among *1st world countries*. Yes 13th in the world but look at the countries in that list. By first world, I mean developed countries. The Ex Soviet countries don't qualify.
That does not mean the general population is sad though. But if u want to generalize like that then we can more safely say it’s the most courteous and cleanest places on earth.
@@johnblaze520 Can you spot the difference between my statements and yours? If not, you completely lack reading comprehension.
浅野弥助 yeah you are saying it’s one of the saddest places on earth and I’m saying you are wrong. You can’t take that stat and not think deeply of the culture of why people in japan commit suicide besides just being “sad”
But from the way you attacked me u don’t seem to be a very open person so I’m wondering why I’m even replying to you.
Awesome, positive, and inspirational...Kudos
He's obviously super smart. I think once learns Japanese he's gonna be all good to go.
*_Ōedo-onsen-monogatari in Odaiba_* ....went there years ago, not sure how it is now but we had a blast. It's like an *_onsen Disneyland_* where they have all kinds of food booths, gift shops, games for the kids and of course, the onsen itself. Had a good amount of people (well the time we went anyways) where someone like *_"mr. creeper"_* would likely be less inclined to do what *_"mr. creeper"_* does.
I love Stephen's idea I hope he achieves his ambitions. If a Japanese engineering graduate turned up in the States looking for a job but had no English we'd think it was strange. Get the language.
I had a similar incident in basically my first time in the onsen when I went to Japan, though the overall outcome was different. I have to say up front that my situation did not really involve any inappropriate touching, though I've still experienced a lot of that during my times in Japan. Japan has a concept called "skinship", which is basically showing affection/camaraderie through intimate touching, hugs, etc. You'll find that even amongst "straight" Japanese males, when in comfortable situations like homes, dorms, etc, they'll often hug each other for wayyyyy too long, lay on top of each other on the floor or bed when chilling out and watching TV, etc. They do this with each other to show that they're unguarded and not trying to put on any sort of public face, and so I think many of them are just unaware that that is a significant cultural difference for foreigners coming to their country.
When I went to the onsen, this sorta "fruity" seeming guy that I had just been introduced to as a part of the volunteer program I would be working with scooted up very closely to me in the water, and started to cup water in his hands and rinse my shoulders with it, saying "you should get into the water more, so you don't catch a cold" lol. I was immediately put off by this and kind of drew away from him, thinking he was trying to come on to me. Long story short, this was just him trying to be hospitable to me and welcome me into their foreign custom, and he went on to be one of my best friends throughout my stay, to the point that we call each other brother now.
I can't 100% defend "skinship" since for us as Westerners it's very uncomfortable, and so it would be nice if Japanese people were more aware of that. But I think more often than not, this is just their way of finding interest in you and wanting to be friendly and accommodating. Always keep your wits about you and don't get caught slacking lol, but to truly enjoy being in Japan and immersed in the culture, you may have to rethink how friendship and platonic affection could be communicated
That......would definitely take some getting used to. I don't know if I could ever completely get used to that.
Je suis désolé pour votre expérience, mais je souhaite un bon chance 🍀 à Japon. Renzo merci 🙏. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
This young man,minset is so healthy,he will do well in life.
21:16 Ranzo, you did a live video on this before...and you forgot to check and missed the show :)
I like your T-shirt, it reminds me of my homeland, Kenya.
He would not do it to a tall/muscular black dude. He knows what's up. This is one of the reasons why I always go to private onsen (hotprings).
That Gundam from Unicorn Gundam but I can't wait to see it in person in September this year
23:12 the come to japan thinking it's going to be the same as the anime they watched, there ya go
Hmm.. I have Estelle cousins in Chicago. I wonder. :-) Thanks for sharing this experience.
I was wondering how safe are hot springs in Japan because if i want to go there and go in hot springs i want to feel safe i don't want to be harrassed
He just needs to be advanced in Japan then it will be a little easier for him to reach his engineering goals.
Are there any occupations available other than English Teacher???
I'm a 5th year in Civil Engineering in the states so seeing that you are trying to do research in Japan. I hope the best for you, because I would like to do research in Japan too.
My dude, anything is possible.
@@noir935 I study abroad my 3rd year of undergrad so now I'm just trying to find my own route back there
I'm so shook by the story. I had to rewind to see if it was in shinjuku nichoume or something
Lol so many people in the background would look at them weird. Either because they rarely see black people or because there’s a guy walking backwards holding a camera, or both
Right near the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba. I was just there last November. Nice place.
As long as I don't quit! Yes!
1:57 I share the same...i.e. little|no English makes it more of a challenge (and peace of mind).
Sometimes I don't want to accidentally eavesdrop.
This hair touching thing just pisses me off. Black people need to start emphasizing that it's rude to touch people's hair
girls love touching my hair all the time and i have no problem with it lol idk what's your problem here
@@TheRedFoxMcCloud you are probably a beta male and a simp. Anything those women do to you is fine so long as they are cute.
@@DavidTheConqueror543 its because i got long hair apparently girls love those
@@TheRedFoxMcCloud i have no issues with someone touching hair so long as they have permission. We are not pets to be touched without permission
Why would you get angry? It's just genuine curiosity. Blacks need to learn to control their anger and relax a bit.
Good video, but what's with the redundant questions?
Cool dude, nice video
A very bright man💯
How many subscribers ya'll have ?
Nice interview 👍 also it's from Gundam Unicorn
Which country of America is he from? He always say about America, his English is really good, I don’t think he’s Brazilian or Argentinian, he must be from USA, Canada, Guyana, Jamaica or from some English speaker country, Wish the best for everyone in America, it’s a beautiful continent and I love visiting it.
He’s from the USA.
yo can someone tell me how do you go about getting hair like that?
Find a beautician who does locs in your area they look like virgin dreadlocks
conditioner and shampoo "ogx argan oil of morocco" my dude.
Good interview 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. Hey Stephen you missing Chicago pizza yet😆😁
Please be careful radioactive onsen..