Why I Live with 6 Chinese People in Japan
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- čas přidán 26. 09. 2020
- Why does an American live in Japan with 6 Chinese people? Good question. People around Japan are rather surprised when they see me traveling around with a group of Chinese immigrants. This is the story of how we ended up living together here in Tokyo and how we like to travel around Japan.
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I've been scared to use hellotalk, but maybe this is a sign that I should go for it 😅
Oh you use HelloTalk too?! I use it for years now haha! It's a really good app!!! :)
Well if you every you come back to Michigan it would be cool to meet you one day
hey I has a question. where did you learn Chinese and Japanese? Did you ever struggle? How long did it take you to learn Chinese and Japanese?
I could literally listen to that guy singing for hours what a beautiful sounding song 🥺
Same! :)🥰
Me too! I want to buy the track of him singing it lol
Can u translate it ???
Think it counteracts sorcery.
Even the ducks are vibing
"No, she's with us. She's not holding us hostage"
Ha ha, do you like that thumbnail? It worked. This video has a very high clickthrough rate. It should do a lot better than the one before it.
Your getting better my girl. 😎✌️
I just wanted to say this, don’t put your location on the internet because people can stalk you or worse. I’m not bossing you around, I’m just watching out for you. Trust me I’ve had this experience before and it wasn’t fun! Look out for yourself okay? Happy new year!
Not bossing thats a concern that hopefully she doesn't go through n follows ur advice so she can keep herself safe
@@wonholover1507 thank you for understanding!
This is something I'm always so concerned about with popular public figures and just people who post online in general. Even if you're not giving out a specific address, if you're showing pictures/video footage of the area you live in and/or talking about it in even minor details, people can still figure out where you live. Please be careful, your safety is far more important than your followers and any content they may want about your life.
i can’t imagine what you are having to go through with this whole pandemic. it’s really a shame. but you are staying so positive and that really sets an example to everyone else! thank you!
Thanks. It took a long time to talk about it on camera. I didn't have anything positive to say for a long time. I'm trying to get out of that dark mindset.
Bad circumstances don’t always bring on a bad situation. She has a chance to stay in Japan longer and practice her Japanese and even Chinese.
@@OrientalPearl GOD is good ALL THE TIME and HE can cause our darkest hour.....to shine so bright for HIM. Talk to GOD and cast your cares on HIM for HE cares for us.
This definitely makes me want to live with others when I go study in Japan. Usually I’m very introverted so I was drawn to just living by myself but, seeing your study makes me see the other side of living with others abroad!
I highly recommend living with some roommates. It makes things a lot more enjoyable.
Yes. I already lived with others 13 roommates (it was a big house) and that was the best part in my travel to study. I made a lot of friends of different regions and cultures, that was really cool. I think that maybe if I was in a solo room it would be very bored.
@@lucasrba omggg that sounds so amazing I'd loooove to do that
@@lucasrba wow!!! That’s amazing!
Are there any shared houses in Chinatown haha. 我已经得了 日本語能力試験N2 但现在学中文！
You are so open minded, that is one of the main reasons I watch your shows. I dislike how some people don't want to learn and understand other cultures.
Same but now we're getting the opposite. Some ignorant people have been saying it's culture appropriation to speak another's language, wear anything from another culture or in one case I saw with a friend of mine even wanting to ask a question to learn about another's culture. It's sad people mistake culture appropriation to culture appreciation. 😔 I hope all these toxic ignorant voices get drowned out.
@@horsewings3561 Nobody really says that. Its like 1 person says something daft on twitter and then every sensationalist "journo" will see it and write articles as if its a prominent opinion.
It's rage bait, clickbait, etc.
Basically what I'm saying is... Touch some grass, get out into the real world and you'll see that most people are just fine.
My wife is from Hong Kong and speaks Cantonese and Mandarin, but also speaks impeccable English. She can do a proper British accent, but since knowing me her English now has this weird southern twang. I always say she’s a spy😂
Hmmmmm seems suss
@@malikes4591 🤣
people with southern twangs unite!
Hey your editing is getting better and I love your stories! 💕💕
Thank you so much!! I like telling stories best of all.
Oriental Pearl Yeah, I loved the way the way you kept the man’s singing going while you showed us other stuff you saw on the boat trip like the ducks and the man pushing the boat (what’s the term for what he’s doing?). The edit was interesting.
I agree!
would be interested to know the roommates' stories
That's a great idea. Some of them are really into the channel and would love to share.
Great idea! I would love to know more about them! I'm curious about what languages they speak, how long have they been in Japan, do they work/study in a bilingual occupation (or just the one language ), and how often do they go back home? I apologize if that is way too many questions.🙁
I admire you more and more An Ming, you are a very brave and levelheaded young woman. Going alone to China, Enrolling in difficult classes, teaching, moving to Japan, making sure you meet new people, making CZcams videos (with aplomb) and now taking all the virus complications in stride (seemingly at least, I guess you get a little scared sometimes, but that don't show on your channel). Your parents must be very proud of you, and said levelheadedness means they can feel reasonably sure you will be safe, I'm sure they are very grateful for that, especially in these times. Finally, I agree with you, if I'm gonna eat a cow, I wouldn't start with the tounge... LOL!
Thanks so much! My mom was supposed to come here in June to watch me graduate. All of that is on hold now. Bummer.
But that meat it is a delicacy...sounds gross but if you know how it is prepared maybe you'll try one day
Just stumbled upon your channel and it seems life has brought you to an unexpected journey in Japan! I just want to say please do not get pressured by all the new subs and feeling that people are expecting more china or more japan from you. I'm a Chinese expat living in Canada and having a plan to move to Japan soon, and a mixture of both Chinese and Japanese element makes your channel a fresh face in the sea of youtubers. So do what you truly want and I believe there will always be people like me who would find your content interesting!
Thanks for your encouragement. Sometimes people put pressure on me if I don’t upload a video for a week. I try to shoot for quality over quantity.
"Are you a spy?"
"No."
That's exactly what a spy would say 🤨😉
hahaha
People are different. While I love to meet new people and hang out with friends as much as I can, I could never live with roommates (I mean, if the situation demands it, I would probably do it, but I would hate it). I mean, you get along just fine, but you are a girl...isn't privacy an issue in there?
Nice to hear from another CZcamsr! Privacy is kind of an issue. It’s been fun, but I’d like to get my own place soon.
It's amazing how random encounters can produce situations like this! Another great video! 💖
That's true! It's a crazy world.
That's amazing how you made such wonderful friends!!! 😊
I'm a lucky girl.
@@OrientalPearl like Britney Spears lol. You are awesome I taught English in Armenia back in 2012!! I love cow's tongue my grandpa used to serve it to me when younger
I can homecook none spicy slow stewed beautiful beef chops for u Im good at Chinese cuisine and a 8.5 out of 9.6 good looking dude
Hello Anming, I've been studying Japanese for 6(?) years now. Finally last year I got the opportunity to study abroad in Tokyo, my first time in Japan. I ended up in an apartment where I lived alone, and I can say quite honestly it was one of the loneliest experiences I've ever had. I wish that I had the advice to live with other people before because I think it would have changed my experience greatly. I will definitely try to live with other people in the future, and thank you for sharing your journey with us!
Thanks for watching the journey!
I have had really positive experiences on HelloTalk. I feel like I've cultivated meaningful relationships with a variety of people from all over the world. I would encourage anyone to join, even if you don't have the time to study consistently. It's a very culturally rich platform.
*EDIT: I forgot to mention that I love your channel. You're such a joy to watch. I was in China last October. The people are amazing, it's beautiful and honestly... the food is the best I have ever had. I hope to visit Japan in the future. I've only been studying for a year, and I don't feel like I have made much progress. Your videos motivate me.*
I'm so happy to hear that these videos motivate you!
Me too! Have a 5 year long friendship because of that app
I love how we don't even need to elaborate on the difficulty in traveling right now. We can just say *The Situation* and everyone understands.
Sad but true.
You live the experience abroad 100%. It is amazing and very inspiring !
Thank you so much!
I'm going to geek out here.
Bottled coke vs coke in a can
Some bottled coke contains cane sugar (Mexican coke)
Canned coke contains high-fructose corn syrup
I researched this before because I noticed the difference and wondered why. I prefer coke from sugar cane
The clapping stayed so on beat during the singing - I am so used to groups of people rushing when they clap, so good job everyone!
4:07 Accomplished everything in life right there, he can now die happy
Recently your videos became my daily dose of internet. No overacting just good contents. You are such a genius. I'm also planning to come to Japan to do my PhD.
the hardest part to travel to other countries is the " language barrier ".
Absolutely lol. I'm still in touch with someone from out there, and when we first met, we were using Google translate to talk to each other. It was like translation tag on our phones.
His English got wayyyyy better than my Japanese tho.
Hi Anming!
I’m finally early. I love your videos btw, your channel is one of the few channels currently that I watch every upload. Love your content ❤️
Thank you so much for watching every video!
Long time fan here. I love how your channel has grown over this past year. I really enjoy your videos and content. You really have a gift for languages. As always, please be safe.
Thanks for always being there. I'm surprised by the growth of the channel too. September has been the biggest month of growth for this channel ever. I don't think I'll be able to repeat that easily.
You have such a human interest focused way to tell your stories! That song the boater sang with the footage made my morning!
Moving to another continent, learning the language and settling there -even if only for few months- require a strong will and ability to adapt: you are really to be admired! I am curious to see which country are you going to choose in the medium term, whether Japan or China. P.S. Your eyes color is enchanting!
Great story and another wonderful video!
Thank you 🤗
I watch your old videos before and I realize that your editing skill are getting better. And I like how you interact with local people. Good job!
Thanks so much! I’m a fast learner. I’ve been working hard to improve the video quality.
It's so nice to see you guys get along so well
"Why do I live with Chinese people?...IN JAPAN"......IDK if its the way she said it..but that sentence cracks me up LOL
Thanks so much for sharing all of these wonderful stories!!!! The scene where the boat ' driver ' is singing that beautiful song really got me! :) So lovely
I'm glad you liked that scene. I liked editing that part a lot.
I'm so glad I came across your channel. I love your stuff
You have such a wholesome friendship. :3 I'm not good with other people or even being around others for certain periods of time, but I can definitely see the appeal of living with other people; Makes the stay more enjoyable and there's never a dull moment! It's less isolating.
想起了自己当时在美国留学，和中国同学住在一起的日子。一起吃饭，一起出去玩，整天说着中文。我知道这不利于学习英语，但是真的感觉很温暖。
Hi I'm from Chile I really like your videos!!!, I love learning about new lenguajes. English was the first lenguaje that i try to learn (i speak spanish) and now i really enjoy listening japonese or Chinese. Love you !
I love you too
Love it! keep them coming and thanks for the work you do. Cheers from Canada
Thank you Canada!
5:14 Oh, that's beautiful. As an outsider you really don't know all of the national and local traditions, and something that might not a big deal to the locals can be a magical experience, and that is what I feel listening to that song; a beautiful exchange between cultures. Also he sounds like he knows his traditional songs. :)
Just gonna say that I've watched many of your vids and I really admire you for being so brave talking to strangers. I can't even send messages online to strangers, and you said you sent 40 a day AND met up with some of them hahaha
Ha ha, and I used to be the shy type. What happened? lol
6:00 in Im loving the high speed duck :)
dear Pearl. your videos are always very informative and also humorous. Always exciting for me as an older semester. That's fun.
Thx. It's really relaxing seeing your video after news about the chaos back in the states.
I think you just enunciate well and that’s what people are hearing.
That's right. And the reason I do that is because there are a lot of non-native English speakers watching.
Oriental Pearl I do the same thing - been doing it for years as my husbands first language is not English.
I fiddle with languages for fun. I've been going back and forth with Mandarin and Japanese but nothing serious. My boss is native Chinese but I like Japanese entertainment. Both have great history, architecture, food, and landscapes. Your channel is encouragement to do both. I've become less shy over the years and seeing you on adventures makes me want to travel for the first time and live it up :D But I feel ya on the cow tounge. I whouldnt either (I also developed an intolerance to red meat when I was 21. Thats gonna be a fun obstacle to navigate during travels lol)
Awesome! Your videos are always super fun and entertaining! 😄
Another great stream 💖💖
Oriental pearl when you learned japanese/chinese is it just like understanding english? Like you hear a word and it's just like you understand it without thinking or?
That's how it is now, but as a beginner I had to translate it in my head. As you get better at the language and faster you don't have to do that anymore.
all languages are like this ... it's like math when you already know the result you just speak it
@@Hard_Cor3 this comment made me laugh because i have to think about math intensely even at 24🤣
Oriental Pearl how long have you speaked this language or learned it, I really wanna learn a language but the problem is I’m not sure if the foreign language I’m about to speak is actually true or the right thing if like a website I’m looking at translates “hello how are you” to another language I can’t really trust it cause I dunno if that’s right??
BangtanLunar you should buy some books in that language or watch some youtube videos? that might help :)
you are inspiring! Your courage to interact with different people: I guess when they say you have a Chinese accent, it probably means you sound like china’s Chinese?
For example, Taiwanese sounds more gentle,
Singapore chinese sounds quite flat. And Malaysian Chinese has a different tone as well.
Yay! I absolutely love your videos!! Excited to see more!!
Thank you. There will be more coming soon.
Thanks for sharing your stories and insights about living in Japan and China, you live a very interesting life. The quality and editing of your videos keeps improving - good work!
Thanks for watching! I'm starting to get the hang of this.
I think living by yourself is in part a western or American thing.
Unmarried people unable to afford a single home is not what I mean, I'm saying that once people can afford a home they tend to make that choice. Unless you mean that in Europe multiple married couples who otherwise could afford their own place choose to live together. The reality of moving for work and differences in income etc make this something that is hard to imagine working the fact that we tend to drift apart is unfortunate and I think is ultimately harmful.
Icy Elsa "it takes a long time to grow an old friend"
Icy Elsa even in the US it’s popular.
I always thought when I moved to another country that I would live alone. That's because, I have bad social anxiety. I'm comfortable being alone because the only people I talk to(when they are here) are my mom and my brother. Most of the time I'm by myself. You make living with people sound fun. Though I get scared of not being liked. I really like your videos, I wish you spoke Korean because I am learning Korean first. Your videos are in a style I enjoy. There aren't many foreign Korean speaking vloggers that I know of.🤟💜
It can be a lot of fun to live with other people, but there are sacrifices like personal space.
I'm so glad, that I 've found your channel! I love it! Thank you very much!
Beautiful singing and what a beautiful view! Thank you.
I feel you, I was also supposed to have been in China now studying :( Our classes are online now instead so I have 'met' our Chinese students but not in person and would really just like to goo.... and I wanted to visit Japan and South Korea too while I was there. Sucks
Online classes are not the same at all. I've done those in the past.
here comes my favorite Russian CZcamsr.
She’s Russian?
Mel Money No, but a lot of Japanese locals, when asked, say she looks Russian! She seems to get it a lot! 😂
Her ancestors were from Germany.
@T H lol true. but she looks like German anime characters
Loads and loads of people think that she is Russian. Her German ancestors must have had Russian ancestors.
She is from America.
I just have bumped to your vids couple weeks ago. And tbh I'm kinda addicted to it. Hope you're having a great holidays ✨♥️
Love watching your videos!
"5 minutes later" at the cow tongue restaurant, I expected I'll see your delightful dinner scene like "It actually tastes pretty good!". It was a really pleasant surprise to see your reaction😂
Ha ha, I'm full of surprises.
cow tongue is so good when it’s prepared in tacos. Definitely try Mexican tacos de lengua (cow tongue tacos) they’re so delicious!
Cow tongue is good many different ways as long as it's prepared correctly. I'm sure the restaurant in the video prepared it well.
@@bobp5523 I agree - I'm not a huge fan of cow tongue, but it is OK. (ish) OTOH, I've never had cow tongue in Japan and I'm pretty sure it would taste nothing like I've ever experienced. The difference is probably like that between a tuna from a tin and sashimi tuna. Same fish but totally different experiences.
Another reason to go to Sendai, I guess.
Another great video! Very glad you shared the boat ride and the song, was just lovely. Thanks for all the work you put into these videos!
Thanks for watching. There is still enough spare footage from that trip to do one more video, but I have to think of a theme.
@@OrientalPearl Looking forward to it!!
it's soo cool seeing you live with people from China in Japan it's cool to see different cultures all coming together and everyone being friends
How did you memorized chinese radicals and characters in general
Iam a bigginer 😊
Lots of repetition everyday and stacks and stacks of practice paper.
I hope i find you in japan when this covid 19 is over. We can talk in person. Much love though towards you.❤💋😍😘😗😚☺🙂🤗
Your videos are always very interesting and enjoyable. Don't stop .
I promise I won’t stop.
That was beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing your story. Love the boat driver sing ❤
I find it funny at 4:08 they all go, "Ooooh!" just like a bunch of Americans :)
How do you feel when you're with your friends and you know all eyes are on you?
A little awkward
Another great video.
Thanks for the very informative video. The scenery was so beautiful and peaceful.
I'm glad you liked it! I enjoy making these kinds of videos a lot more than some of the others.
I totally understand not liking beef tongue. My mom used to cook it for our family, but we tried one bite and yuck , we didn’t like it. And we never ate it again.
If you're ever looking for a career change, I feel like you'd be an amazing Foreign Service Officer!
"That's exactly what a spy would say"
This is a valid point.
Chinese spy on everything. Most Chinese embassies around the world are spying centers.
tubester4567 ummmmm it’s a joke
@@tubester4567 and you don't think other countries around the world do the same through their embassies everywhere? It's good that you don't work in foreign diplomacy then
@@tubester4567 your mom is a Chinese spy
I love you girl! You’re such a sweet little bundle of joy on my study breaks ! Keep being you 🥰
i just want to say how awesome you are doing and how encouraging you are, you have help me find better ways to learn not be afraid of tackling a language and pressing on no mater how hard it is but also find hope. im never giving up on Japanese, i remember first meeting a person from Japan, she was my teacher when i was in the 2nd grade and told all about Japan so i will continue to explore and dive deep into the Japanese language, and also Chinese and Korean.
If you never give up, then you are guaranteed to succeed. If you feel frustrated one day, sometimes it's best to just let it go that day and pick it up again the next day.
Do you ever feel unsafe when starting conversations with strangers? Maybe you are just good at reading people and Japan seems pretty safe. Just curious :)
No I don't. Because I came up to them. If it's men coming up to me, sometimes I feel on edge.
i realized that you KIND of look like the actress Vera Farmiga! cheers xx
Lovely footage
You have such a wonderful attitude, it is inspiring.
8:15 in Mexico we have cow tongue tacos!! lool
Lengua tacos!
@@kevinp8108 ¡así es!
Yes, in Mexico there are tacos de lengua, but I've never wanted to eat them.😂,,,. prefiero los de al pastor.
@@ElCharroNegro2023 Me encanta mucho tacos de al pastor tambien.
@Blessica M Balut!
2:45
glass bottle Coca Cola does taste better!!
Your videos keep getting more interesting. Keep on Keepin On...
I'm glad to hear that! I enjoy making these videos a lot more than the reaction ones.
@@OrientalPearl It's all about having fun on your journey
Enjoying your videos thank you :)
keep up the good work i love your vids
I loved that song! That was awesome!
Excellent video
I really enjoyed the sequence that begins at 05:14. Excellent camera work and really nice editing!
Thank you very much!
I knew it! This channel will really grow so fast! I hope you havent forget me as one of your early supporters! がんばって
I appreciate that you've been here since the start.
Love your channel...!
That river was pretty incredible.
Keep the vids coming !
More to come soon.
Really great show! Love the guy singing! Cute, smart, and very entertaining! ✌️
Im sorry, ive been busy and i haven't seen your videos in a while, but this one... it really like it.
Welcome back. Please catch up on the videos you missed. :)
Nice video. A little insight into your life in Japan.
I love the way you edit your videos, and i love the topics you discuss. I catch every video the day its posted😅
You’re the best. I wish there were more viewers like you.
Great channel - appreciate your insights. My prayers are for you to fully allow this channel to support you going forward. As you go through these different stages of life. From being an academic nomad into a settled family. Having this focus on the cultures and adaptations. Focusing on just living.
Much appreciated! I do feel like a nomad right now. For sure.
Hits different watching these at night 💯💯
I really enjoy your videos.
I appreciate that!
From the San Francisco Bay Area - like the way you bridge culture divides and bring your experiences to the rest of us. Subscribed to your channel and look forward to your future postings. Best!
Thank you so much for subscribing! I’m glad that you enjoyed this video. I like making travel videos the most.
Haha well OP you made Bruce Lee in Heaven very proud the first generation bridge OP will be second generation bridge😇😇😇😇