What’s Dating like in Japan for Foreign men ?

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  • @Spanish_Patriot
    @Spanish_Patriot Pƙed 2 lety +16180

    The problem is coming to Japan wanting to date a Japanese woman rather than a good woman who happens to be Japanese. You need to find the right person no matter where you are.

    • @hugovolpi4680
      @hugovolpi4680 Pƙed 2 lety +479

      Absolutely right, and it’s high likely the main reason, if people are just being honest

    • @aestheticcat8976
      @aestheticcat8976 Pƙed 2 lety +542

      This! I know it's not everyone out there, but there are some weirdos who go to especially Asian countries to date a person because of their nationality and not because of who the person is. For instance those who view certain races in a fetish sense, I remember a girl who had a whole pinterest board of Asian babies. She even fantasized about what country she'd go to, eventually she went to South Korea just to get pregnant by a random hook up. đŸ˜¶

    • @randomgaminginfullhd7347
      @randomgaminginfullhd7347 Pƙed 2 lety +81

      Stop coping, most men aren't attractive to women by default, 80% that is. Read the surveys.

    • @Spanish_Patriot
      @Spanish_Patriot Pƙed 2 lety +289

      @@randomgaminginfullhd7347 I know about the 80-20 rule. However, if you're white in Japan or Korea, you're considered to be more attractive than you would in the West.

    • @msg360
      @msg360 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      agreed

  • @Reticulosis
    @Reticulosis Pƙed 2 lety +8741

    Of course the Argentinians are going to be holding the Argentinian flag through the interview 😂

    • @jeff1004
      @jeff1004 Pƙed 2 lety +318

      I was thinking about that the whole time

    • @lainxl2125
      @lainxl2125 Pƙed 2 lety +694

      Can't blame em tho. Gotta let em know where they repping

    • @detective.chitzuru4461
      @detective.chitzuru4461 Pƙed 2 lety +35

      @@lainxl2125 eyy

    • @corey2232
      @corey2232 Pƙed 2 lety +193

      @@lainxl2125 It's really corny though... đŸ€Ł

    • @lainxl2125
      @lainxl2125 Pƙed 2 lety +20

      @@corey2232 lmao

  • @punxOiOi13
    @punxOiOi13 Pƙed 2 lety +4338

    It's interesting how the Indian guy mentioned that it's hard to get to the deeper part of conversations. That's kind of what happened in this interview. Everyone mentioned that cultural differences makes it hard to date. But no one got deeper it. No one gave examples of what kinds of differences come up that make dating Japanese difficult. That's what I was hoping to hear. It'd be interesting to find out more about it.

    • @eufrosniad994
      @eufrosniad994 Pƙed 2 lety +381

      I think the fact that the Indian guy found it easier explains a lot. The Western culture tends to be extremely individualist today. The Eastern cultures are more collectivist. So people in the East tend to think more in terms of family and a “we” focused approach compared to a Westerner. This also means that the way one approaches things is also different and based on considering more than just one’s own preferences. Also, needless to say, the Western cultures or lack of it today is based on a highly sex driven one. Dating is essentially synonymous with sex for most westerners. That is not very common in traditional or conservative cultures. That is also why people aren’t touchy touchy flirty in Japan.

    • @jerryleroy9187
      @jerryleroy9187 Pƙed 2 lety +66

      He said he was the same way. A little shy and subdued like the Japanese. It didn't look like it in this video, he went full bla bla on the interviewer. Which was good because we got to find out more about his situation and how he goes about things.

    • @OncleJer
      @OncleJer Pƙed 2 lety +201

      @@eufrosniad994 That is such a stupid take and a blatant display of bias and hatred toward the western world. Japan is EXTREMELY conservative, they have a lot of very backward mentalities on many aspect of life, such as how they display love and share feelings. Interactions between people are robotic and empty and this is why the rest of the occidental world just isn't compatible.

    • @eufrosniad994
      @eufrosniad994 Pƙed 2 lety +6

      @@OncleJer The fact remains that the Western world is extremely individualist. So I said nothing stupid but simply stated a fact. As for the display of love and feelings, that is the difference between Western emotionalism that has taken hold in the past century. Needless to say, it’s more immature than anything of much substance. The best proof of this is the divorce rate of the West. The same people who fawn over each other and act inseparable are found to just as emotionally be divorcing each other. There is almost zero self control in the West. Now, as for Japan being conservative, any society with some degree of sanity is always conservative. One respects the wisdom of those who went before, and try to build on it rather than pridefully think that you figured it out and know better. The West is in complete cultural decline today because every person thinks that they know better. Some are reinventing the wheel. But the Westerners are so far gone that they are inept to realize the lunacy. It doesn’t help that there are ever increasing number of ideologies that are trying their hardest to despise all of one’s heritage. Thankfully, Japan and almost all countries of the East do not share that mentality. So while Japan could do better on some points like their work life balance, they should stay as far away as possible from the ideological garbage the West keeps offering today.

    • @ulengrau6357
      @ulengrau6357 Pƙed 2 lety +60

      You can also see a preference for that conversation from the interviewer. I would probably also have done the same. The Indian man seems more thoughtful. The first guy seemed to be promoting himself (kept looking at camera), and the other two were just comical because that must be a culture shock for them - Argentina to Japan, but being Japanese born in Argentina. Must be tough in either country for them.

  • @victorbryan5482
    @victorbryan5482 Pƙed 2 lety +2521

    Let me just say, huge respect to the foreigners who took the time to learn Japanese.

    • @airizz8229
      @airizz8229 Pƙed 2 lety +143

      Learning japanese is actually fun, especially when your childhood is filled with anime and manga

    • @martinacosta3821
      @martinacosta3821 Pƙed 2 lety +50

      Can you even live there if you dont learn?? I mean, you could go there with zero japanese, but you will have to learn.

    • @metv2363
      @metv2363 Pƙed 2 lety +47

      @@martinacosta3821 , you could probably live in Tokyo without any issues but you might run into problems living in a smaller city.

    • @christiansnaturestudio6599
      @christiansnaturestudio6599 Pƙed 2 lety +10

      I know Japanese too and I'm ready to date a Japanese woman ;)

    • @exlex2576
      @exlex2576 Pƙed rokem +17

      Living in a very mutli cultural city, where it is forgiving to communicate in english even though it's not the native language, I would recommend to any expat to learn the local language as fast as possible.
      Locals will measure your skills based on how long you are living there and it's a matter of integration and respect to learn it.
      If you don't you will have a harder time to connect with natives because they will always feel more comfortable speaking their own language. Also they might think that you are not interested in their culture.
      It's very disrespectful to expect natives to adapt their language to yours after you have spent more than a year in their country.
      Some nationalities are especially prone to do so. Looking at you french people 😂

  • @ganndalf202
    @ganndalf202 Pƙed 2 lety +3027

    Even thought this topic is often used in interviews made in Japan, I'm glad because the more people get interviewed the more opinions people get and get better understanding. I'm sure finding people who are wiling to go in front of the camera isn't easy. Good job.

    • @takashiifromjapan
      @takashiifromjapan  Pƙed 2 lety +167

      Thank you so much !!!

    • @ganndalf202
      @ganndalf202 Pƙed 2 lety +62

      @@takashiifromjapan I thank you for being unbiased and asking different kinds of people. Because yes, most foreigners prefer more open and warmer personalities, some don't. Just like the man from india said. Some foreigners are like me and him who aren't into that feely touching dating and don't like too much affection. My first Japanese boyfriend for example wanted more affection and warmth than what he was given by women around him but I couldn't provide that. So now I'm more comfortable with people who are more traditional Japanese because I like to take my time with things, have trust issues and I'm more independent. But at the same time, japanese/foregner relationship can work out only if both sides are willing to accept each other differences and educate themselves because the cultural difference will be there.
      But keep making great videos and educate everyone. Thank you for your hard work.

    • @lukashenrique4295
      @lukashenrique4295 Pƙed rokem +3

      @@ganndalf202 I sorta understand this. As a brazillian, I'm used to express myself a lot and so do the people around me. What I expect in dating is like holding hands and openly talking about personal things but not in the 1st day, maybe in the 1st month. But after a whole month together, going out, having nice conversation, I'd expect that. Oh there's also this thing, if I could only see the person one day a week it'd take more time for me to get comfortable enough, so it could take idk, 3 months to be freely speaking my mind. Not sure it's the same with u.

  • @firesage6257
    @firesage6257 Pƙed 2 lety +2410

    I'm from India too. I see his perspective interesting. As Indians too mostly don't express their feelings soon. I like it. But dating is mostly depends on the people they are dating and their pace.

    • @thewebheadgt
      @thewebheadgt Pƙed 2 lety +95

      Believe it or not, all asians are really similar and hence will be more compatible.

    • @duvul1562
      @duvul1562 Pƙed 2 lety +34

      I dont think a japanese girl dating an indian man is possible,i would pay to see that

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      @priteshhazare1270 Pƙed 2 lety +44

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    • @lonestarr9759
      @lonestarr9759 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      lool indians always dance :b

    • @thewebheadgt
      @thewebheadgt Pƙed 2 lety +81

      @@duvul1562 There are already examples of married Indian + Japanese LoL

  • @user-mk000
    @user-mk000 Pƙed 2 lety +59

    I love what Indian man said about learning Japanese. It wasn't hard but it was fun learning that shows he was really in love with anime and Japanese culture.

  • @Gumby518
    @Gumby518 Pƙed 2 lety +258

    Their perspectives on dating help me understand why some mangaka write romantic relationships with indirect cues, poor communication, and slow buildup. I thought this way of dating was bad writing or unnecessary tension but it might be culturally common.

  • @Jordan-inJapan
    @Jordan-inJapan Pƙed 2 lety +2021

    I agree with the point that the communication style generally used by Japanese people can make having an intimate relationship with them difficult for non-Japanese people. Not only is it less common for people here to talk about their feelings openly, there is also an assumption that we are able to ‘read’ the emotions or even wishes of our close friends or romantic partners. This can be frustrating for both parties involved. (Personal experience!)
    That said, in most cases I’ve known where relationships didn’t work out, it actually had more to do with lack of language skill than anything cultural.
    Well, I’ve been married to a Japanese woman for the last 15 years, so I guess I’m getting the hang of it! 😆

    • @Nihongo20431
      @Nihongo20431 Pƙed 2 lety +29

      so how's it goin

    • @Jordan-inJapan
      @Jordan-inJapan Pƙed 2 lety +128

      @@Nihongo20431 Can’t complain. 😆
      Nation-level cultural differences aside, our ‘family cultures’ are actually pretty similar, so I think that’s made it easier.

    • @Nihongo20431
      @Nihongo20431 Pƙed 2 lety +52

      @@Jordan-inJapan great i wish God give you and your family so much blessings

    • @Jordan-inJapan
      @Jordan-inJapan Pƙed 2 lety +45

      @@Nihongo20431 Thank you so much. All the best to you too!

    • @Nihongo20431
      @Nihongo20431 Pƙed 2 lety +22

      @@Jordan-inJapan thanks buddy ♄

  • @takashiifromjapan
    @takashiifromjapan  Pƙed 2 lety +3055

    I interviewed Japanese -Argentine guys .
    And I asked them if I could interview about this topic even though they’re Japanese.
    And they said they’re Japanese but born and raised in Argentina so like more Latin American.
    And I’m thinking that I should make a video about Japanese-Argentine or Japanese-Brazilian.
    We’re actually talking about it after interview.
    And it seems really interesting.
    What do you think ?

    • @MrShem123ist
      @MrShem123ist Pƙed 2 lety +78

      Seems like a good idea to me.

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      @tuanphamnguyenminh7119 Pƙed 2 lety +8

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    • @lunalui
      @lunalui Pƙed 2 lety +27

      The two guys made me think that it would be quite interesting to know whether the descendants of Japanese people who emigrated abroad (USA, Latin America, etc.) at the beginning of last century still learn Japanese language and culture at home, and whether it depends on the country they live in. Of course, it's not like you can have access to this type of info in Tokyo, though.

    • @lydiasuzukiesmerio4170
      @lydiasuzukiesmerio4170 Pƙed 2 lety +119

      I'm Japanese-Brazilian, but don't see this topic so often in Japan-related CZcams channels. Brazil has the biggest Japanese community outside of Japan, so it is a great idea to address this topic! We need more representation in the English speaking media!

    • @lizawinslow4773
      @lizawinslow4773 Pƙed 2 lety +23

      Yed please do. Japanese-Brazilian. My best friend was born in Brazil from Japanese parents. Still treated as a foreigner. Why?

  • @trackingthealgorithm221
    @trackingthealgorithm221 Pƙed rokem +8

    Japan: the nail that sticks out gets hammered.
    Argentinas: 7 years in walking around with full size Argentina flag.
    😂 😂 😂 😆

  • @travis5732
    @travis5732 Pƙed 2 lety +324

    This is very interesting. As a person from Latin America, it looks really hard, we are very expressive, we're not known for following the rules; we're not super polite, but more casual and we tend to trust people rather quickly. It would be a nice experience though.

    • @LuciferTheDogKiller
      @LuciferTheDogKiller Pƙed 2 lety +20

      Speak for yourself, I'm Latinx and I'm an anti social jerk who doesn't trust anyone ... Not even my own shadow.

    • @lucario2188
      @lucario2188 Pƙed 2 lety +46

      @@LuciferTheDogKiller Yeah you are using Latinx, i can see you are antisocial.

    • @minsugacat8999
      @minsugacat8999 Pƙed 2 lety +5

      @@LuciferTheDogKiller lol I'm not Latin but yes, I'm social phobic and that sucks

    • @fxrretfn4107
      @fxrretfn4107 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      @@LuciferTheDogKiller based

    • @andymac6207
      @andymac6207 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      I'd love to hear about your experience in Japan. I'm a Latino, I embrace Latino culture, I'm super extrovert, but I'm not from a Latino country. It's interesting how would it be in Japan for me :D

  • @yuudesu
    @yuudesu Pƙed 2 lety +514

    My Indian bro got his priorities straight xD đŸ™ŒđŸŒ.
    Nice interview Takashi-san, looking forward to more videos. I'm subbed to the channel.
    Greetings from India 🇼🇳.

    • @Bruh-ui9lo
      @Bruh-ui9lo Pƙed rokem +2

      Yaha wo last line daalne ki jarurat thi saalo iske wajahe se hi hate milti he

    • @tsnd2101
      @tsnd2101 Pƙed rokem +2

      I what to date a Japanese guy in his 50s

  • @ayrtonemanuel8773
    @ayrtonemanuel8773 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    Thanks for subtitled the entire video. I'm really appreciate that! Keep doing this amazing content.

  • @maygirlisnosyagain
    @maygirlisnosyagain Pƙed rokem

    It’s only my 2nd video watched from this channel.
    But I want to say:
    I like the relaxed, not obtrusive but still on point kind of questioning. Always there is an interesting mix of interview partners.
    That you switch between the languages if it’s possible. It shows so much respect towards all involved parties and the discussed topics.
    Thank you!

  • @ichi_san
    @ichi_san Pƙed 2 lety +9

    I really loved this. Most videos only show perspective of Japanese people on whether they would date foreigners or not and it tends to be very generalized. But this was quite deep, as the people recount their personal experiences with cultural differences and relationships!
    It really shows how trust, getting to know each other and good personality matching matters so much

  • @EliteWea
    @EliteWea Pƙed 2 lety +4

    I really liked that you took the conversations to other subjects after the question of the video, it's nice to understand the context of ppl

  • @joshuaho5775
    @joshuaho5775 Pƙed 2 lety +5

    Thanks for your hard work again! Thank you for interviewing a wider spectrum of people this time!

  • @N3THof209
    @N3THof209 Pƙed 2 lety +7

    Very insightful.
    I feel like what matters the most is being open to experiencing new cultural perceptions. It's difficult for an individual to step outside their set social comfort zones, but its upto the person who wants to proceed.

  • @mcnallywacka
    @mcnallywacka Pƙed rokem +2

    Greetings from America!! Atlanta, Georgia to be exact!! Love the videos and have recommended them to many of my friends! I wish your channel success, and please continue to produce these videos. It’s always fascinating to see the opinions of people from different countries.

  • @Greenforrest7342
    @Greenforrest7342 Pƙed 2 lety +1039

    As a Japanese, the location of the interview seems to be Tokyo only, so I think it is not healthy to think that the whole Japan is the same only in that area. Of course, it would be necessary to go online and ask foreigners living all over Japan about their impressions of dating Japanese women in order to gather more accurate data (the nature of Japanese women living in areas other than Tokyo, prefectural characteristics), but due to the nature of this channel, there seems to be no plan to go that far. As some of you have noticed, not all Japanese women are shy or dream of dating with foreign men.

    • @p.3147
      @p.3147 Pƙed 2 lety +50

      This! I totally agree with you!

    • @sonamlama5487
      @sonamlama5487 Pƙed 2 lety +44

      Finally someone with truth

    • @paulbismuth10
      @paulbismuth10 Pƙed 2 lety +25

      I agree for the location of the itw. And it's the same for almost big country exemple : France/Paris, England/London... but Paris is very different from other cities in France same for other destinations.

    • @thehipsterhamster1929
      @thehipsterhamster1929 Pƙed 2 lety +99

      Yeah but the vast majority of foreigners in Japan live in Tokyo. So it's not as simple as you think to recollect data

    • @gordonbgraham
      @gordonbgraham Pƙed 2 lety +194

      It’s a CZcams channel not a comprehensive social investigative study. Also, how do you know none of these men haven’t dated outside of Tokyo?

  • @ricianeseaninformationchan6418

    Takshi , you did an amazing interview here. It made me realise how relationship can be with or without any language. Me and my gf are not fluent in English. She speak other Asian language while i speak other. Over the period of time we worked on our skills while talking to each other. I have learnt 30% of her language. Its becoming more easier now.

  • @vsharan2k
    @vsharan2k Pƙed rokem

    Was super interesting how people gradually open upto the line of questions, after a while almost spontaneously flowing with the conversation... super Takashii !

  • @NGTkado
    @NGTkado Pƙed rokem

    I love how you get these deep and detailed responses from these people, super chill people

  • @adimessi1033
    @adimessi1033 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    Love your videos it's quite interesting to hear the perspectives of different people in Japan. Greetings from Scotland and congrats for getting more and more subscribers.

  • @jimmycue
    @jimmycue Pƙed 2 lety +62

    Thank you Takashii for talking about this!
    To anyone dating or looking to date in Japan, language doesn’t matter if you both are willing to work together. From there, it’s all about finding your style. 💕💕

    • @sub-jec-tiv
      @sub-jec-tiv Pƙed rokem +3

      Yeah... except that even if you are both willing to do the work, that work can be way harder than if you dated someone more like yourself. I tend to hear this “you can do anything together” advice from people who haven’t had a long relationship with a foreigner. 😂 It’s not that I disagree. It’s just extra important dating across cultures to take your time and get to know who the person is underneath the surface, before jumping in to the relationship. Because if you pick without being careful, if you’re dating outside your culture there are simply more opportunities for it to go badly.

  • @JMBE21
    @JMBE21 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci +1

    Oooh I've been watching several of your videos these past few weeks. I thought about the cultural clash and possible differences between Japan and Argentina. I wasn't expecting you to have interviewed people from here already. I found this very interesting to see these two guys' outlook, so thank you Takashi.

  • @sweebos
    @sweebos Pƙed rokem +1

    I really enjoy all these different perspectives... In the videos and comments as well. 🙂
    Thanks for sharing âœŒïžđŸ’™

  • @yumi-iq8nu
    @yumi-iq8nu Pƙed 2 lety +4

    Hi Takashii your videos are so entertaining can't stop watching them, I would love to watch an episode about international students too !

  • @etherdog
    @etherdog Pƙed 2 lety +813

    Dating is hard, period, but it was very interesting hearing the perspectives of the various people you interviewed. I'm glad you got guys from a wide variety of countries. Do you set up the interviews in advance or do you just approach people on the street?

    • @takashiifromjapan
      @takashiifromjapan  Pƙed 2 lety +169

      on the street!

    • @GenyaArikado
      @GenyaArikado Pƙed 2 lety +9

      You have to know which people you sync and combine with. That makes dating easier

    • @Jordan-inJapan
      @Jordan-inJapan Pƙed 2 lety +2

      I was wondering the same thing.

    • @misao3004
      @misao3004 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      @@takashiifromjapan How do you approach? What's your elevator pitch?

    • @jerryleroy9187
      @jerryleroy9187 Pƙed 2 lety +15

      @@misao3004 Keep a cucumber in your pocket. But make sure it's the front pocket and not the back.

  • @ghettoguero2396
    @ghettoguero2396 Pƙed rokem +7

    As some one from a mixed background and who has generally dated outside of my group, I liked this. Generally it’s always easier when both you and your partner both have some sort of framework for operating with different norms and cultural values and customs.
    Also, something I didn’t really truly understand until I traveled is the whole experience of being outside of your zone of comfort. I’m from the Bay Area, and even though I grew up with a lot of people from Latin America but being there where I had to use my second language really drives it home.
    In the end, isn’t it all about communication and understanding?

  • @Novarsen
    @Novarsen Pƙed 2 lety

    Very interesting video! Thank you! I also admire those people that learned and speak pretty fluently Japanese. Such a beautiful language.

  • @pat3trytym01
    @pat3trytym01 Pƙed 2 lety +14

    Love your contents. Just freestyle and keeping it real. Keep them rolling..đŸ™ŒđŸ»

  •  Pƙed 2 lety +4

    Love your videos. Congratulations for your work from Spain!!đŸ‡Ș🇾 :D

  • @chupamelamas
    @chupamelamas Pƙed 2 lety

    Nice video!
    Thank you very much!
    It's very interesting learning cultures, and Japanese culture it's so interesting and fascinating.
    Best regards from an Uruguayan in Finland.

  • @JimmyBond85
    @JimmyBond85 Pƙed rokem

    Takashi you're the man. I have never been to Japan but I have always been fascinated with the culture. Thanks for the videos.You're English is very good too

  • @jeanetcall3116
    @jeanetcall3116 Pƙed rokem +9

    Wow, that guy from India is so fluent in Japanese language than the foreigner who been in Japan đŸ‡ŻđŸ‡” for a long period of time. It is pretty impressive. I love speaking and learning different language. Being bilingual I think is an advantage in any aspect. In terms of work
    And communication wise.đŸ„°đŸ„°đŸ„°đŸ‡ș🇾đŸ‡șđŸ‡žđŸ‡”đŸ‡­.

  • @MrShem123ist
    @MrShem123ist Pƙed 2 lety +12

    Awesome video. The number of subscribers added to your channel in a span of just one week is freaking amazing. Keep it up.

    • @takashiifromjapan
      @takashiifromjapan  Pƙed 2 lety

      Thank you always !!!

    • @slayme
      @slayme Pƙed 2 lety

      Ya I started watching him at 18k subs

    • @MrShem123ist
      @MrShem123ist Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@slayme me, about a few hundred subs. Content just gets better and better.

  • @bdora48445
    @bdora48445 Pƙed 2 lety

    This video was really well made with great insights from people. Love it thanks!

  • @hozz
    @hozz Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

    This channel is a very helpful insight into japan and its people. Thank you.

  • @zill0678
    @zill0678 Pƙed 2 lety +15

    well as a fellow Texan I can confirm that the area that first guy was talking about is culturally very to extremely different from typical Japanese culture and especially say Kyoto. Texas culture for the most part is about openness in the form of treating everyone as if they where your friend if you happen to engage in conversation, observing or practicing Texas and southern US and even some Mexican cultural traditions mostly depending on the location. Japanese if they came to Texas probably say Texans are loud, expressive, overly friendly, overly curious, obsessive about their sports teams, rowdy, country folk. beyond that you will get additions characterizations based on where exactly you are in Texas where you could have more Southern US traits and Mexican Traits in the city's like El Paso, San Antonio and around the boarder with Mexico or if your out in far east Texas your going to run into some woods folk and swamp people, in the hill lands around the capital of Austin your going to find a lot of German influences, and in the panhandle area and into central Texas your going to have farm, ranch and oil centric people who typically have an outsized influence of the reputation Texas has EVERY WHERE for better or worse.

    • @xyro3633
      @xyro3633 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Houston is where it's at

    • @zill0678
      @zill0678 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@xyro3633 it's on the coast of texas on the gulf of Mexico to the east of Austin and San Antonio. It's the largest city in Texas but If I'm being honest I'm not too familiar with Houston's culture as iv only been there once but I have heard that it's unbelievably humid, it floods a lot, the traffic is surpassed only by Austin's. The one time I did go there though I had some awesome Jamaican food there so they could have some Caribbean vibes going on there.

    • @xyro3633
      @xyro3633 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      @@zill0678 I know that bro, I'm from there lol
      Edit: While it *is* one of the most diverse cities in the U.S., caribbean vibes definitely aren't present. There's a little bit for everyone :D

    • @zill0678
      @zill0678 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      @@xyro3633 good to know. like is said only been there the once while iv been pretty much everywhere else in the state loads of times. what is the culture in Houston, just metropolitan or does it have a slant to a more defined cultural subset like San Antonio or El Paso.

  • @clickahh6042
    @clickahh6042 Pƙed rokem +20

    Time stamps
    00:00 Intro
    01:01 American, from Texas
    04:28 Japanese-Argentinians
    06:18 Indian
    10:41 Conclusion
    10:58 Outro

  • @shapedsilver3689
    @shapedsilver3689 Pƙed rokem

    I’m new to this channel but I like the interviewer’s vibe. He’s very interested in what everyone is saying in a very sincere way

  • @keintabak
    @keintabak Pƙed rokem

    Much respect for your interviewing skills 👍. Thank you, Takashii san.

  • @darknezzrain
    @darknezzrain Pƙed 2 lety +185

    Really love your content. I am currently living the hardest times of my life but watching your videos and learning more about Japanese culture always puts a smile on my face and gives me things to look forward to (travelling to Japan). Ive pretty much watched all your videos by now and I just want to thank you for making my days better 🙏

    • @takashiifromjapan
      @takashiifromjapan  Pƙed 2 lety +42

      Ohhh that’s the one I wanted to hear..
      Made me motivated too
      Thank you!!

    • @Avanyas
      @Avanyas Pƙed 2 lety +7

      I hope the hard times pass by quickly and you have good times soon filled with beautiful moments! Stay strong and do whatever it takes to be happy đŸ™đŸ»đŸ™†đŸ»â€â™€ïž

    • @teakara
      @teakara Pƙed 2 lety +2

      đŸ’–â€ïž the same with me. You have just described my situation. Big greetings from Bosnia

  • @charpkun
    @charpkun Pƙed 2 lety +10

    I find it interesting to see different perspectives like this. I recently started watching the Netflix show love is blind japan. This coupled with episodes of terrace house made me realize that on the surface, japanese seem to be aloof, but once you get past the giri, inner/outer social circle divide, there is very deep introspection. And i think it is very difficult because of societal and cultural reasons to peel that back, and add a layer of foreign on top of that, it does get quite complicated.
    That said, i do agree with a lot interviewed that having abroad experience bridges that gap. I myself had difficulties finding a match (or even having deep non romantic relations) with people that did not have the broad perspective of those who have travelled and especially worked abroad. I think the level of integration and willingness to cope and appreciate cultures only comes with working life (as opposed to tourists or even foreign exchange students)
    Anyway, thank you for this. You are correct in that while it is insightful to see the foreigner yt channels, it is helpful to get additional perspective from creators of japanese descent. Keep up the good work

    • @tsnd2101
      @tsnd2101 Pƙed rokem +1

      I what to date a Japanese guy

  • @lils8005
    @lils8005 Pƙed 2 lety

    Takashii has a great personality and is very friendly. Great stuff man, subbed :D

  • @Forwardslashhug
    @Forwardslashhug Pƙed 2 lety

    Love these videos Takashi. Wishing you well from across the pacific! - Josh from California

  • @brtt150
    @brtt150 Pƙed 2 lety +92

    I moved to Japan and married a Japanese woman. For me personally, I find the general Japanese personality suits me more. In my experience, Japanese people are usually less outwardly affectionate (touching, verbal expressions) and instead do things for their partner to show love. I particularly like that as a man because it feels like my partner is more involved in keeping the relationship happy.
    There is definitely less direct communication of feelings but that seems to be because there is a sort of unspoken trust that you will do what is best for them. As someone who has always not been very open about my feelings I don't mind it as much because my American girlfriends would always pressure me to talk deeply about my feelings while Japanese girls I dated didn't. It didn't mean they didn't care how I felt rather that just trusted if I felt strongly enough about something I would make the point to talk about it myself. Also I feel Japanese people work harder to keep their relationships when things get tough which is something I felt is lacking in a lot of Western culture.

  • @samipso
    @samipso Pƙed 2 lety +5

    Been living there 9 years and I agree mostly all they said. It’s not a complaint.
    Dating is difficult even in your own country. Add a lot of mix-ups, confusion, mis-communication, mismatching ideas, etc etc and you’ll see how it’s more difficult in a foreign country.
    It helps if she is the one trying to speak your language. It’ll be hard going if you’re trying to express your feelings in Japanese while also dealing with every other thing Japan throws at you as a foreigner.

  • @jamesg7790
    @jamesg7790 Pƙed rokem +1

    First guy was strong fr very good social skillsđŸ’ȘđŸŸ

  • @ares9610
    @ares9610 Pƙed 2 lety

    This was a very good video, you are good at interviewing good questions and answers all around!

  • @juankyoperez701
    @juankyoperez701 Pƙed 2 lety +15

    Amo ver como el argentino en ningĂșn momento suelta la bandera. OrgullosođŸ‡ŠđŸ‡·

  • @meetthemasters754
    @meetthemasters754 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    お慄さんがこんăȘćŻ’ă„ć€©æ°—ă§é ‘ćŒ”ăŁăŠă‚‹ă‚“ă§ćŹ‰ă—ă„ïŒâŁ
    ă‚€ăƒłăƒ‰ă‹ă‚‰ćżœæŽ

  • @Mari_9339
    @Mari_9339 Pƙed rokem +1

    Since you asked so nicely, i will subscribe. What a gentleman 😊

  • @jomiguides
    @jomiguides Pƙed 2 lety

    A surprisingly well-made video. As in entertaining and informative.

  • @9y2bgy
    @9y2bgy Pƙed 2 lety +44

    I know some of you might think that those Argentine born Japanese guys seem weird that they find it hard to date Japanese women bc surely they look Japanese so isn't it at least ironic. But as a Korean Canadian who wasn't even born here, I can attest to the fact that culture that you identify with has the most impact on with whom you feel most comfortable.
    I think of myself as a Canadian through and through even though I wasn't born here. And I would find it tough if I lived in Korea and only had women to date who were raised in Korean culture all their lives. I agree with the first guy that for foreigners - and that includes those two Japanese Argentinians - it is easier to date Japanese who have lived abroad for extended time and thus are open to non-Japanese ways. I'm not sure about half Japanese though bc if they were raised in Japanese society all their lives, they would still be less open to foreign cultures and people.

    • @TuAmigoElMorrocoy
      @TuAmigoElMorrocoy Pƙed rokem +3

      Oh I am a Latin American inmigrant living in Canada. I have been in Canada half my life, but I was still born and raised in Latin America and came to Canada as a young adult. Even after all these years I find its hard to date here due to culture, I have Canadianized myself A LOT, but my mannerism are a mix between Canadian and Latin American. Latinos can be very opinionated and no bullshit kind of people. Latin America can be dangerous and we are used to dealing with harsh realities, something that in Canada "not so much"..... sometimes latinos have a certain tendency to have a "there is no hope, but whatever that's just life" sorta attitude that I find some canadians can be frustrated and offended by that... and we can be crass and have dark humor that will not be well received but a lot of canadians, but humor is a coping mechanism for a lot of latinos, they make fun of things like poverty, crime or political instability, it is a coping mechanism and it can come across as cold and careless

    • @Fumbann
      @Fumbann Pƙed rokem

      @@TuAmigoElMorrocoy I'm an Argentinian planning to live in Canada in the future, and the way you described us really hit close home. Sorry if this is weird, but thank you for writing that comment. I'll be reminded of this when thinking about cultural differences and adaptations there.

  • @traci_m8848
    @traci_m8848 Pƙed 2 lety +8

    Just found your channel and I'm listening non-stop! Love your laidback interview style. How about doing an interview series around host clubs...interviewing hosts, the women who go to them on a regular basis...you could try being a host for a week...you've definitely got the looks. 😍 It's interesting to me because you hear how Japanese people don't date, don't have sex, aren't getting married, the birth rate is dropping but from what I can tell the host club scene is exploding. Is it easier/safer to pay for companionship rather than have a real relationship? Thanks!

  • @smokeywilly4364
    @smokeywilly4364 Pƙed rokem

    Watched two videos and now I’m subscribed, great content man. I’d love to visit one day when I can afford it. Japan is beautiful as are its people.

  • @jrkasaurus
    @jrkasaurus Pƙed rokem

    Awesome video, thank you for giving me a view into your beautiful country! Keep up the good work 😁

  • @3rg025
    @3rg025 Pƙed 2 lety +35

    I think that most of the problem comes from cultural difference and language barrier. If you're from another country you must know the culture and the language of the country you're in. If you really want to date a foreigner you must be the one who changes. This is only my opinion tho.

    • @3rg025
      @3rg025 Pƙed 2 lety

      @sen touji Well i expect no one to learn hungarian and i would not prefer speaking in hungarian either with a foreigner cause usually they have a very bad accent so if im using my phone for example i already have no idea what are they talking about. But yes, language is very important but i guess if only one knows the language of the other and that one is happily willing to speak in that language there is no problem. Like if someone goes to Japan its because they like the people, the language...

  • @fenim5617
    @fenim5617 Pƙed 2 lety +160

    Im also an Indian, and I just got admitted to a university in Kyoto. I feel relieved that a fellow indian is doing well in japan, maybe I have a chance there too? But my Japanese level is waaaaay low than his haha. Anyways, nice video Takashi San! I usually don't find Indian people or south Asian people in these "japanese people interviewing foreigners" videos, so I'm really thankful for you! Already subscribed!!!!!

    • @rishavgoyal8249
      @rishavgoyal8249 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      How long have you been learning Japanese ? Im thinking of learning it too

    • @aswinkruze8986
      @aswinkruze8986 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Bro how did you get into that University..
      Is it a scholarship or management??
      Can you tell the process it took for u bro

    • @vetiarvind
      @vetiarvind Pƙed 2 lety +3

      it's because there aren't that many indians in japan (35,000 in a population of 125 million or about 0.03%)

    • @ayushn5979
      @ayushn5979 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      If you want more Job and visa related info on Japan in hindi
      Indian channel named" rom rom ji " is there

    • @scyth3yato840
      @scyth3yato840 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      @@vetiarvind bro i can literally count more than 50k around the kanto region lmfao

  • @LaughBoxCaleb
    @LaughBoxCaleb Pƙed 2 lety

    its interesting seeing how you subtitle the first guy. i never noticed how much slang we use and its interesting to see all of the unnecessary bits cut out

  • @TokyoPaul
    @TokyoPaul Pƙed 2 lety

    Nice topic sir! And nice collab with Yuka-san with me Japan. Dating in Japan is tough. Luckily I am past that.

  • @justaguyfromreddit
    @justaguyfromreddit Pƙed 2 lety +8

    As an Italian I'm used to be open at the point that after 5 minutes I have met someone we are like, brothers 😂.
    I guess I won't be dating any Japanese girl any time soon

  • @lizawinslow4773
    @lizawinslow4773 Pƙed 2 lety +23

    This is a very popular topic with you tubers about Japan. I appreciate it. Keep the interviews comingđŸ‘đŸŸ

  • @MrX-nc8cm
    @MrX-nc8cm Pƙed rokem

    Thank you for your videos, is very interesting to know your culture TAKASHI ✌

  • @lathryx
    @lathryx Pƙed 2 lety

    Insightful, thank you! Great video! Keep it up!!

  • @MrBakedDaily
    @MrBakedDaily Pƙed 2 lety +6

    Side hustle dating coach my ass đŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€Ł

  • @Japan.Nature
    @Japan.Nature Pƙed 2 lety +4

    This video is so entertaining! I expect people to see this because this video is so amazing full of ideas!! Please make more videos like this... Thank you fkr sharing this video💛💛💛

  • @Le_doodoo
    @Le_doodoo Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I love the channel already! I hope to visit Japan and explore more

  • @michaelnewell6385
    @michaelnewell6385 Pƙed rokem +1

    I find your channel very informative and interesting. Hopefully one day I will be able to visit Japan.

  • @tompearson3037
    @tompearson3037 Pƙed 2 lety +120

    I enjoy your interviews Takashi, I’ve been married to a Japanese women who I met in Japan 21 years ago. I think people like me can give you a real idea of what’s it’s like!! Like some of your interviewers have said, it’s very challenging! Enjoy your content. It’s funny to see how much Japan has changed since the late 90’s.

  • @Natsuluvsyou
    @Natsuluvsyou Pƙed 2 lety +26

    I agree with everything said in this video!! I myself found it hard dating in Japan for a serious relationship. In my experience, yes they don't Express their true feelings well so when they don't like you or lose feelings for you then you get that answer through ghosting.

  • @malcolmlagares8245
    @malcolmlagares8245 Pƙed rokem

    Wow! This is such a good video. You did a really great job. Thank you. 😊😊😊

  • @m1galla
    @m1galla Pƙed 2 lety

    Definitely interesting. Nice interview my brothur

  • @user-yq7mf3xd1k
    @user-yq7mf3xd1k Pƙed 2 lety +8

    One of channel that awaited the most, for learning everything about Japanese People ✚

  • @Foolbool_
    @Foolbool_ Pƙed 2 lety +3

    funky ass vibes from the first dude

  • @shawnyepes2389
    @shawnyepes2389 Pƙed rokem

    Great content my friend! Keep up the great work

  • @Chelsso0
    @Chelsso0 Pƙed 2 lety

    I would like longer time and more questions with each person interviewed, they have very interesting views and things to share.

  • @MrMikeInverse
    @MrMikeInverse Pƙed 2 lety +8

    Wow, 38.2K subscribers. This channel will become huge. 👏👏👏

  • @gatesboy7645
    @gatesboy7645 Pƙed 2 lety +10

    Bro as a Brazilian I would feel the same as the hermanos argentinos. I love Japanese heritage my best friends have a Japanese heritage but funny thing is usually even if you were born and raised in like a very warm hearted country like Brazil the cultural aspect of the Japanese heritage is still alive, most of people who have parents or grandparents that are Japanese tend to be really shy here.

  • @lydiaallen9924
    @lydiaallen9924 Pƙed rokem

    This was super interesting! They had very unique perspectives

  • @coldfire22
    @coldfire22 Pƙed 2 lety +131

    I’ve lived in Japan for 22 years. My wife is Japanese. I never thought it was “tough”.
    I mean even dating in the US, every girl felt like they were totally different so dating Japanese girls never felt that different.

  • @Zarzar22
    @Zarzar22 Pƙed 2 lety +30

    I can relate to the first guy. I dated only one girl when I lived in Korea but she had studied abroad and lived in Italy for about two years, so it was very nice to have someone with both a lot of Koreanness but also a Westernized mindset on many social aspects. There is definitely a sweet spot in terms of cultural difference vs similarity

  • @analozada9475
    @analozada9475 Pƙed rokem +1

    The Argentinian-Japanese guys repping the Argentinian flag with pride were too cute! 😂
    Vamonomaaaa! đŸ€ŁđŸ€˜đŸ”„đŸ‡ŠđŸ‡·

  • @md8590
    @md8590 Pƙed rokem +2

    That first guy as soon as he starts speaking Japanese he speaks quiet and polite. English is a brutal language

  • @jagsx3
    @jagsx3 Pƙed 2 lety +8

    Nice content, new sub here from Chile :)!! I dated a Japanese girl from Tokyo when i lived in canada, we met at the college there as she also went to study in Canada; I went to japan like 2 or 3 times to meet her family and her country, and she also came to chile.. for different reason our relationship didn't end the best way, but overall it was a great experience for me.

  • @arwamansour2886
    @arwamansour2886 Pƙed 2 lety +9

    First ... subscribed coz it is a good and interesting channel! ●v●
    Edit: Am I the only one who feel that when people switch from English to Japanese.. they be so cute and different đŸ˜»đŸŒž

  • @mariostudio7
    @mariostudio7 Pƙed rokem

    10:19 I loved his answer! I feel the same way even though I'm not good at learning new languages. It's fun when you do it because you love it!

  • @diango73
    @diango73 Pƙed 2 lety

    that was really interesting, thx for the video!

  • @sayeolamaeve3729
    @sayeolamaeve3729 Pƙed 2 lety +68

    Was really happy to see a South Asia! As an Asian myself, I relate far more to other Asians' experiences rather than North Americans' or Europeans'. Most videos about foreigners in Japan and Korea are about Western folks and their culture is more unique to me than East Asians cultures.

    • @vanblitz7009
      @vanblitz7009 Pƙed 2 lety +10

      Yeah, 'white western folks'

    • @sayeolamaeve3729
      @sayeolamaeve3729 Pƙed 2 lety +19

      @@vanblitz7009 That's generally the only ethnic group from NA and Europe we come across in most videos of Japanese interviews, I agree.

    • @dennisengelen2517
      @dennisengelen2517 Pƙed rokem

      @@vanblitz7009 Be careful that some black people won't go all BLM for thinking NA and EU only have white folks. You'd be deemed a racist quickly for no reason these days.

  • @ruready4adventure743
    @ruready4adventure743 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Awww
I love the Japanese made Gibson (Orville in Japan) and Fender guitars.
    The quality is top-tier.
    Get cha one!
    #gibson
    #orville
    #fender
    #getchaone

  • @bigdamnhero2297
    @bigdamnhero2297 Pƙed 2 lety

    I was looking for sandwich recipe and this was in my recommendation, now I'm here!!

  • @reigunndesu
    @reigunndesu Pƙed 2 lety

    love your videos man pls keep it up.. love from philppines

  • @allygaretzka2323
    @allygaretzka2323 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    Although the majority rule, at the end of the day it’s rather subjective. Down to the individual. But I have definitely heard Japanese & Korean, East Asians for the most part, are more cold than other countries. Here in Mexico it’s a whole different story. If you know, you know. Great video, brother! Much love!

  • @seananthony7494
    @seananthony7494 Pƙed 2 lety +50

    Imagine being Latino and Japanese
 2 cultures that couldn’t be more different.😂😂😂

    • @bloombird7575
      @bloombird7575 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      I'm American and finding spouse here in Tokyo is not easy.

    • @Terszel
      @Terszel Pƙed 2 lety +5

      Really? I mean there have always been a lot of Asians in South America, especially Brazil and Argentina

    • @ncrtrooper8786
      @ncrtrooper8786 Pƙed rokem +1

      they both have similar language speed

  • @H4zZ4rDGaming1
    @H4zZ4rDGaming1 Pƙed 2 lety

    this is the first time I've seen your videos, great work!

  • @c.manygoats5731
    @c.manygoats5731 Pƙed 2 lety

    This was an interesting video to watch, thank you!