“Japan’s tech sucks!” How our image of Japan changed after living here | The Austin and Arthur Show

It’s been many years since Austin and Arthur moved to Japan. How has their view on Japan changed? Have they come to like Japan more or less over the years?
Arthur was interested in wabi-sabi and the traditional culture. Austin had an image of a high-tech world.
The short answer is yes, we love it still and want to be here the rest of our lives. The long story? You’ll have to listen.
== About Austin and Arthur in Japan==
We’re just two guys who have lived in Japan for a while and want to share our experiences.
Every week we get together, open a bottle of sake, and share our experiences living here uncensored.
If you want to get the real deal about being a foreigner in Japan, you’re going to love this.
About Arthur:
Born in Germany, Grew up in Boston, Schooled in Seattle. Started learning Japanese at 13 and just went with it. Loves Ukiyo-e and traditional Japanese culture.
About Austin:
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest United States. Former Marine, lover of onsen, gyoza, and adventuring into the wilderness. Has lived In Japan since 2017.

[@ysuzuki9799]

I am Japanese born and grown up but living in London now. I am strongly agree you can feel safer in there, and for education I can see some part of it are great.
But interesting to hear that you two can feel more relaxing in Japan for the “right path” culture that what I was hated about there.
For me I feel more relaxing in London because of this freedom and you can do what ever I want unless it’s illegal or hurts someone. I don’t need to be expect myself to work in office but can be in hospitality department with confidence.
Thank you for interesting discussion.

[@user-qw9ty]

I watched many The Austin and Arthur Shows and all of them were so insightful, but this video was the most impressive. As Japanese who had lived in Kanto area in Japan for almost 40 years and then relocated to Seattle, I feel the life in the US is like a blank canvas as they said. We have to do all things by ourselves and nobody cares what we wear, what language we speak, what we eat, etc. unless our actions cause any trouble. People in the US are very patient and can wait for a long time. For me to color a blank canvas (or to do whatever I like on the canvas) is much better than just to take a role what somebody decided, but it depends on the background we have. My parents had been trying to decide what I should have done and didn’t allow me to do what I wanted to based on their selfishness to reduce their concerns, thus I wanted to be free. However, if your parents had been allowed to do something you wanted to do, it might be challenging to decide your way on your own.

[@user-gs3is3zy8v]

It is good conversation
I could not catch what I strict⁉️

[@user-ej3vl8uk3u]

Hi! I’m English learner. I have a question in this video. What abbreviation is “bs” , which spoken by left-side man (sorry I forget his name) at 22:35? I’m looking forward to replying me.

[@akaner8425]

It's short hand for "bullshit"

[@akaner8425]

I can tell the man on the right has been living in Japan for a while. He affirms the other person with a lot of "uh huh" and "yeah"s. This is definitely a Japanese style of engaged listening lol

[@theaustinandarthurshow]

Yes! Arthur has been here for about 10 years now

[@akaner8425]

@@theaustinandarthurshow I don’t even live in Japan and I do the same thing. 😅

[@JaeLee83]

Loli