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The fact that a Green Bay Packers jacket is a fashionable item in Japan is very very funny to me for some reason.
Thats what im sayin lol part of the reason i clicked on the video was to clarify that it was a green bay packers jacket
Last thing I expected to see đ
foreign stuff is cool
As a native Michigander, FTP.
Itâs not unusual to find vintage/âthriftâ-themed boutiques that specialize in Americana attire. As a foreigner who lived abroad, itâs fun surprise.
Iâm from the US and I actually feel like people here hold Japanese in about the highest regard of any other country. I hardly ever hear anything but praise from Americans concerning the Japanese.
Even the generation that went to war with them respected them.
Agreed
@@flogzer0 Lol that's not true in the slightest. Imperial Japan is nothing like Modern Japan. It's reflected in Japan's treatment of POWs back then, and their refusal to raise a significant military force today.
Itâs because America is really only exposed to the best Japan has to offer. The average American is only going to know about Nintendo and Toyota when talking about Japanese cultural influences
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The US changes so much depending on geography. Even city to city can be a huge difference.
It really does, I moved from upstate NY to Arizona and it felt like being in a different country. I can imagine it'd be even more jarring to a foreigner who hasn't witnessed how expansive the mainland US is
it's japan too
10:36 I feel sorry that she came to the U.S while Trump was president. She thinks that's how Americans are these days and I wish I could tell her that those were minorities and over half of the country did not even vote for him. Bc of that, Many ppl now look at the U.S negatively.
California itself has so many different biomes. That just one state!
@@anactualalpaca7016which place did you prefer more?
As I took bunch of road trips and moved around all over the states as Japanese, I can certainly say that most people in this country are really, I guess more like purely, open minded. No one I talked to judged me by how I look and how I sound, on the contrary, I got more positive attention than hate or any sort of negativity. And honestly thatâs completely opposite of what I expected because seriously so many people in Japan believe American donât give a s**t bout Japanese and probably they wouldnât want to interact. But I was wrong. I came across loads of honest and amazing people out here and got to experience things Iâd had never even thought about.
Itâs sidetracked but in hindsight I used to struggle with trust issues and pretty bad depression back in Tokyo. Like I still remember how much I wanted to vanish and just get away from those brutal days which seemed to continue for rest of my life. So I decided to just leave everything behind and get out of Japan and turn over the new leaves. And yeah that was the best decision Iâve ever made. I absolutely love the US and those people I met here.
And then I started thinking, maybe this is my place. This is where I wanna spend the rest of my life! So I did. Now I live in Colorado and am having best time of my life. Lots of people might be against my opinion, but the US truly changed my life and made me realise that I can be myself without caring others judging you and I call it freedom which I always wanted to have since I was little. I know every single countries have their own pros and cons, but so far I my life seems a lot brighter and happier with what I have in this country. I hope other people could get to experience how great it is to just get outta their comfort zone and travel around.
Nice to see this success story!
Too bad many Americans born here will think it's a horrible place. Your story warms my heart.
Thank you for these kind, positive words. I'm American and love my country. I'm glad you were treated well and glad you love it here too.
Im so glad you liked the usa so much †It makes me so happy to see foreigners enjoying my country.
As an Ohio native, the first guy wanting to come just because warms my heart đ„č. Thereâs more to us than cornfields
Yes!!! I was honestly surprised to hear it! Ohio kinda feels like one of the back burner states that isn't really seen or talked about much hahaha
it's probably because Ohayo means good morning in Japanese
Ohio baby! Born and bred! đșđž
â@@Arthturus Ohio Go Zi Mass
Lol I wanna got to Ohio because it's so flat. I live in Tennessee and there are a lot of trees and mountains here, so I would be very cool seeing flat land for miles
The interview with the women who had actually lived in the US is the most revealing. The others had opinions that were shaped by their minimal amount of media exposure as evidenced by their inability to name famous people or desirable places, i.e. a youthful innocence. It would be interesting to get a broader sampling (older people) but there is only so much you can do in a 15 minute video. This channel is great in that seeks to inform rather than agitate.
@H yeah especially the one that was in Boston
@H The sad thing is the USA is very fond of putting people in boxes of race , gender etc. Even me growing up as being mixed race , I was treated as a foreigner. Things are getting better though, so Iâm hopeful for the future. Thereâs a lot of wonderful things here but a lot of political clashing.
@@zalaegerszeg9527 thatâs not the truth at all, if anything the issue is that people are pushing those identities in other peopleâs faces
@@mitchelllundgren4169 No, they have a very valid point that I can attest to firsthand. Being mixed race as well, there was a lot of classifying/putting people into boxes growing up here. This new thing happening is separate.
@@sampletextlensflare yeah I hate when I have to answer the âwhat race are you?â question on paperwork. Lol like Iâm a mix. Lol
When she said she lived in Boston I was like ohhhh how you picked a city where some of the hardest people live đ. But I do hope they come back and get to get a better experience if theyâre looking for Asian/Japanese food California and Hawaii would be great for them.
Colorado to
Anyone think their experiences were effected by the fact that they were in University environments? People here keep talking about how American's like to put people into boxes, that's what younger Americans do, and they do it to everyone, they put labels on themselves and everyone else, skater, gamer, jock, rich girl, white, black, zoomer and boomer. Older adults don't do this, not if they have any intelligence and I do mean intelligence, not education. Get away from those school environments for a different experience in America.
Much love to my Japanese brothers and sisters, from Texas, USA! đșđž â€ïž đŻđ”
As an American, I definitely do not look down at Japanese people. I love and respect them and their culture so much. Also, it is very interesting to see the opposite of what I see all the time- you wanting to come to America partly because of American movies while there are so many Americans that want to go to Japan partly because of anime. Very interesting video, good job and I hope you get to visit America soon!
I heard that the US army personnel in Japan often rape/sexually assault Japanese women and get away with that specially in Hokkaido. I like American people and they definitely do not have anything to do with this but the US army located in Japan arenât very much welcomed here. Specially in Okinawa where a number of incidents took place
@@lifeinjapan1592 wow that's really disgusting, it's sad that a lot of rape happens in the military. It's a problem even in bases located in America. It's sad and the US needs to address it
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If thatâs issue, then are you actually confronting it.
Awareness is one of the ways to stop itx
@@lifeinjapan1592 Hey hold on camp zama is us army, I haven't heard any cases of us army doing anything and never had issues myself when I was living there. Kadena also had no issues when it comes to that, most of these cases occur with marines which leads up to severe military court marshaling and punishment while also inhibiting other military personel from spending time out of their bases... Trust me US military personnel are there to protect Japan since its an amazing country, everyone despises the brutish assholes in their units and punishment is always served if they do anything inappropriate.
@@whathell6t I am ainât Japanese, but I guess only few Japanese people know about these incidents as USA protects Japan(which doesnât seem that way) and Japan canât show any news which shows the reality of US and itâs army. Japanese people are slave of USA and they admire them so much, however their secret biggest enemy is the USA. (Everyoneâs technically)
I'm Japanese and I like US. Some may say things in the video that you may find disappointing, but my feeling is that most Japanese love US. I think it is the best in the world in terms of movies, dramas, freedom and individuality, and political strength. Please continue to be good friends with us!
be great, US!
I think personally it's weird that the one girl said that America looks down on Japan as a person we are to protect. In the US, we see Japan as a partner, someone who also protects us. We don't really feel like we're protecting you, more like we're just being equal partners. Japanese culture in America is super huge so I think we'll like each other for a long long time.
She bombed the shit out of you and you love it , that is crazy
Most Americans dont even think about other country
@@alqaeda7040 They don't know other countriesđđ
You should live in America then you will soon realize how racist they are
As an American I love Japan and am very curious about it. Iâm a bit intimidated to visit because of the language barrier and fear of not being able to navigate on my own. Definitely want to go outside of the big cities and see everyday people and the beautiful countryside.
It was nice to hear somebody want to visit somewhere other than Vegas, LA or New York! America is much, much more than those three towns!
Orlando.
I hope one person one day says they want to visit new jersey. New Jersey is a beautiful green state with so much to do đ„șđ
Not really. Vegas, California and USA is pretty much all there is to see. Other cities are pretty meh.
The Grand Canyon answer made me smile ^.^
@@dio9082 Are you being sarcastic? If not then you need to get out of the town you grew up in. The US is literally filled with amazing places.
Having grown up in both Japan and the US, I can say with certainty that American's do no look down on Japan and it's people. If anything they love Japan đ
It depends. Some people just think it's just another typical Eastern Asian country. Other that are exposed to the culture whether through media, friends, cars, restaurants, shops, etc. know that's it extremely distinctive and find it interesting as hell. I would say about half of my friends aren't really interested in traveling there, a quarter wouldn't mind going, and me and the other quarter NEED to go.
In general, yea I agree, I think they grouped that one person grouped the U.S. a bit too much... Past history may have shown that, and it certainly does, but in general for today, I wouldn't say Japan is looked down at for any specific reason.... Of course that depends with each person, but in general theres no specific answer... In general... ok I needa stop now xD
Now thatâs a lie why do you think trump was elected a minority of Americans looked down not just asian people but literally any person that isnât white
@@Mokawoo he also wasnt re elected because people saw him as a mistake for all his massive racism/discrimination
@@EduardoRivera-cz4od thatâs because people put white people on blast showing how white people treat other individuals and how theyâre treated differently luckily we had social media to spread awareness if we didnât protest or have social media white people could have cared less if trump was president for another 4 years
Generally speaking I think most Americans see Japan as our "little brother" - not in a condescending way, but in a "we're very proud of you" kind of way. We look to Japanese culture, their arts, music, movies, food, spiritual beliefs, work ethic, science and technology with great admiration. Many Americans, especially from the younger generation, grow up with a fondness for all things Japanese. You are our family.
I'm Japanese who lives in the US I love the USA and Americansđșđžâ€đŻđ” Since I was a child, I wanted to move to the US because I grew up with American culture (movies, cartoons, video games etc...)
I've never heard any American say this (until you), and I've never felt that Japan was a "little brother" myself. Americans (like people from other countries) have varying interests in countries outside their own. Some people are interested in Japan, and others are not. Some love the green tea and tea ceremonies, some love the food, some love the anime, etc.., some the cherry blossoms, others the overall culture, and others aren't thinking about Japan at all as they favor some other country...or their own. I see Japan as another country with a unique set of strengths and challenges, and a culture that is refreshingly and sometimes frustratingly unique. I wouldn't have it any other way.
@@JackRobinson14 That's what I was going to say. We are the younger brother, more than they are our little brother. I'm 43, and have begged Japanese producers to let me work for them over the years and finally had a few breaks go my way, so I've never felt anything other than me being the little brother, trying to fit into a tough field of Japanese media. They don't dislike Americans, but if they see your resume and see a Japanese resume that are identical, why would they hire the foreigner?
I laughing...you are lucky, that Japanese people are kind ...otherwise they could hate you for atom bomb dropped in Nagasaki and Hiroshima by Americans
â@@Acrossbug1241 so you're just going to forget all the terrible things Japan did during the war? The whole reason for the bombs were to finally get it through their heads that they needed to stop. If we didn't, then millions and millions more would die. We're not "lucky" that they were "kind", more like they were "lucky" to be smart enough to surrender. Now everyone, and myself are laughing at your blatant lack of knowledge.
I love learning about other countries and how they think about America. Itâs an eye opener to me. Also I love Japan and am going there next year as a rotation. I really look forward to it.
After hearing a number of people complain that Americans didn't treat them as a Japanese person, I can't help but wonder what they mean by that. In other words, how were they treated and how would they have preferred to be treated? There are so many races and nationalities present in America, it is often impossible to know a person's circumstances and background, especially if you have a limited time to get to know them. And there is a general reluctance to pry too deeply into a person's background for fear that you may be accused of having "racist" motives.
You call people by the country they live in not the continent. Calling an Ethiopia African is disrespectful. Same with a Italian a European.
race isn't as big of a deal there like the left and right people are in America.
@@Chrismedina3322 That may be true for other countries, but in the USA being called American is the norm and is just as respectful as saying they are from the USA. Different locations have different standards and norms. I hope this explains why this term is so common; I have seen several posts exhibiting confusion over this. Thank you for your time, have a nice day.
i think when they meant theyâre beating treated like other asians it probably means that theyâre being treated poorly. i think the lady just worded it a bit weirdly. it makes sense because asians arenât really being treated fairly in a lot of places in the US. being treated like a japanese means that their background is respected. being generalized as any other asian by how theyâre treated is disrespectful.
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Many Americans are obsessed with Japanese pop culture. They donât look down on Japan. They romanticize Japan. I donât, but Iâve found so many people online that I love who are from Japan. So I love it because of them.
Japan made Fairy Tail,Naruto and One Piece so they get all love from me
@@iLoveLucy420 Most japanese don't like americans that fanboy over there cartoons lol
Same with Japanese and rap
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@@ClemshinMost japanese don't like americans that fanboy over there cartoons lol
I really appreciate the end of the video. It shows a real understanding of how most of us feel wanting to visit and travel other places. I hope I can soon. And hopefully you can make your vacations happen as well
Hey! The man being interviewed around the 6:43 mark is wearing a Green Bay Packers jacket! That's my hometown! đđ©đš
Itâs sad that they saw more negativity than positives in the states. I really donât blame them for not wanting to come back. Hope they do get a better experience if they do plan on visiting again in the future.
well, thats what happens when you're only locked into the costal states. its different there.
@@erogames3883 yea i agree. People are kinda more rude here where I live on the east coast. But when I traveled to the mid west people were more friendly towards eachother
@@phivras512 well if you wanna keep that idea, don't go towards Detroit, Chicago, or Milwaukee. They'll change your mind real fast lmao
@@firen0136 *southern mid west
@@firen0136 Itâs crazy cause whenever Iâm in Chicago or Detroit I get nothing but love. The home of House Music, Techno and other famous black cultural figures.
My impression of Japanese people, as an American: They seem to be very hardworking, polite, respectful, and tolerant. I think Japan is a very fascinating country with a rich culture. I would love to visit Japan in the next few years and experience it for myself!
As an American, I have nothing but respect and admiration for Japanese people. So much dedication and passion for everything in their lives. I also envy how, as a society, they work together. The rest of the world would be a better place if we all had their outlook.
Canât agree more than what you said
I loved the first two guys! They seem so funny and Takashi was vibing with them so well
As an American, I think the United States is going through a period of finding itself and itâs identity as a country right now. I have been having to push back my plans to go to Japan because of covid and hope I can finally go this year.
Which makes sense, considering how young the U.S. is as a country. Weâve only existed for around 245 years.
I had a plane ticket to visit Japan before the pandemic started. Because Iâm busy for the rest of this year, I probably wonât be able to visit until 2023 at least. On top of that, who knows whatâs going to happen since Covid is still looming in the background. đ°
Itâs not though
America is going through a point of loosing itself. The highest moral good is now pity of the weakness in society. Everyone is so worried about how the weak are being held down that they now pointing their fingers are the ones that are up high. Therefore degenerating society and trying to flatten the curve of everything. When society mistakes happiness for constant receivable pleasure they will be crushed because human nature isnât made for constant pleasure. The more you offer a possible sacrifice the higher you can go and everything in the culture is turning into short term advantage with no sacrifices at all. It use to be about building a kingdom in yourself to combat suffering and now idiocy has turned it into building a kingdom outside ourselves to stop suffering. Giving all the power to the government.
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Today I interviewed Japanese people about America
And Iâm planning to make videos about this topic
Like how much do Japanese people know about foreign countries?
Asking them
â do you know any famous British ?â
âName countries in South America as many as you canâ
â Do you know where the capital of Australia is?â
Like that
Let me know anything else in the comment !
Will you do one for Spain?
Please ask nihon'jins... do you know Bangladesh?đ§đ©
What do you know about Bangladesh?
Please ask them about what they think about Southeast Asia. If they have been there, what do they think about the food, people, environment, and their big difference in Japan.
most of us love japan and its culture. i wish i was japanese
@@itchydave2193 You are right, we all do. The funny thing is that he is from Japan, and feels the same way about living in other countries (USA or Australia I guess).
As a American the only other country I ever really wanted to go to is Japan honestly. Love anime and I know we can't really see the culture of the Japanese in animes but we can get a sense of it I guess. I've always looked at Japan as culturally strong and just respectful and loving people . I want to see the Sakura trees in person one day. Maybe one day
I'm not Japanese nor have I ever been to Japan. But here's my outlook on it. We seem to both be very fascinated with eachother and our cultures this is definitely true for Americans because as of recently the trend in younger generations is to learn Japanese, love Japanese food and what not. For me personally I've always loved history and history of other cultures and Japan has had such a rich history and culture that its always been a topic of interest for me. In recent times however there have been incidents that cause a shift in public perception of one or the others society, this is something that is very hard to control and unfortunately it happens alot.
I worked for an American subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric for 6 years. I worked with Japanese expats in the factory in America and I had the opportunity to travel to Japan 5 times for short work periods. I enjoyed working with the Japanese guys both in the USA and Japan. I really liked being in Japan and experiencing the Japanese culture. I hoped to go back to Japan after retirement but sadly, due to health reasons, I don't think I will be able to go. Thank you for making the videos, it allows me to hear the Japanese language again and learn about events in Japan.
I'm Singaporean, but raised in America, and I've lived a year in Japan, and a bit in Singapore while traveling all over the states (to live and for vacation) as well as Europe.
America is such a big place. I lived most of my life in the suburbs of Maryland. It's very chill, with the community mostly being Whites and blacks, third most were Asians/Hispanics. Within driving distance I can get to Baltimore. Baltimore is completely different from where I grew up, despite being so close to travel to. I also traveled to DC a lot for football (Soccer) and DC is also very different. Traveling further north and west where it is more rural, the atmosphere is also very different. America is one of the hardest places to generalize, yet, I notice when I travel people never seem to accept that as a fact when they ask how America is. (I usually say that its very different depending on where you live so it is difficult to say. Then they will say something like, "There's a lot of violence right?" and I will say, "It depends on where you live, but I never experienced it, and I think it is easy to avoid if you just avoid the wrong places" and they always seem confused).
I was very confused when the two Japanese ladies who studied in America mentioned how Americans treat people by their sexuality or race. I think most people treat people the same no matter their sexuality or race. But obviously there is a vocal minority that doesn't. America does classify people, which is kinda weird to put it that way, but what country doesn't? In my opinion, living in Japan, I've noticed and heard a lot from my American friends there that they are more often treated differently for being a foreigner. They are either avoided (My black friends in Japan did not like sitting down on the subway because people would literally stand up when they sit.) or treated like they were "exotic" (My European, specifically two friends from Britain and Finland, often got stares and were idolized by people, especially girls.) Luckily, since I'm of Chinese descent, I look Japanese enough for me to not have those experiences, but people do give me that look of disappointment when I mention that I can't speak Japanese very well.
Anyways that is just my opinion. Overall I think Japan has been my favorite place to live, specifically Tokyo. (I was in Setagaya and Shibuya, moved twice within that year). It's very quiet and peaceful in the residential areas, and it is convenient to move around to get to the city.
For reference I've lived in Maryland, city and suburb, Boston for college, New York to play football, Tokyo to play football, been around Europe to watch football. And I happen to be in Singapore now for NS but will be returning to the States soon to finish my education :D
So glad my state got to host you! I hope you enjoyed your time! Love from Glen Burnie, MD!
Suomi perkele!"
As an African American man, it breaks my heart to hear what happened to your friend during his experience in Japan. Kinda discouraged me a little bit on wanting to go. Iâve always wanted to go but the more I search up on how they treat blacks there, the more I start to reconsider. I still want to go and kinda of experience for myself but I donât know at this point
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100%, you should still go.
It's mostly the elderly who are still stuck in an outdated mindset. Most of the elderly are very nice people.
As long as you follow the customs of living there, there will be practically zero issues, especially in a major city like Tokyo. You might face more discrimination in more rural areas, but even then it's quite unlikely. (You might just be treated as "rare").
@@fpsoccer9791 thank you, this is really helpful and makes me feel better about the situation. Makes me feel a lil more comfortable traveling their in my own skin
Thank you Takashii for constantly putting yourself out there, always doing your best with interviewing people, and staying engaged in the interview/conversation (in English and Japanese, wow!!!!)!
In response to the Japanese women who studied abroad in America, I also wanted to share my experience as a Vietnamese-American who taught English in Japan for 2 years. For reference, both of my parents immigrated to America after the Vietnam war, studied hard to learn English and received advanced degrees, work in the EE (electrical engineering) field, and are living their version of the "American dream." Therefore, even though I look Asian/Vietnamese, I was born and raised in America and consider myself mostly American. Of course, I have some Vietnamese/Asian values such as taking my shoes off inside a home, respecting my elders, etc. but overall I love that I can have the freedom to express myself, be proud of being different, not feel ashamed for making mistakes, and hear people be curious of my background/generally no one assumes my identity or apologizes for mistaking my ethnicity (American values). However, when I was teaching in Japan (since Japan is a more homogeneous country), everyone assumed that I was Japanese and put the same expectations (knowing Japanese rules/customs) on me before and after they heard that I was not Japanese. Also, when Japanese people realized I wasn't Japanese, asked where I was from, and heard that I said I'm American, most of them were very confused and dismissed/denied it since I don't fall under the stereotypical "blonde hair and blue eyed American." When I showed them a photo of my boyfriend who is White/Caucasian with Italian roots, they would say "oh yes, this is a real American." So it sucks to hear when they said that "everyone in America treated them as Asian instead of Japanese" but I had a somewhat similar experience too in Japan.
Also, (off topic but) all of my Japanese co-teachers/students assumed that the reason why I could speak English fluently was because I was "hafu" (having one parent who is Vietnamese, and one parent who is White), which is not true since both of my parents are from Vietnam. When I would try to explain that I am "both" or "mixed," they would not understand. Even strictly speaking about percentages/my personality of how I could be 50% Vietnamese and 50% American, it's also not true since it's not always a perfect split and has changed throughout my life whether I felt more connected to my Vietnamese heritage or American upbringing. A person's identity is very complex and I know this concept of "having your appearance/external image not equating to your identity/ethnicity" is difficult for Japanese people to understand, but it was disappointing to realize how narrow-minded and xenophobic many Japanese people are. There were many times when I felt like I was treated lower, ignored, and looked down upon compared to my Western-looking friends since (in my experience) many Japanese people do not think highly of Vietnamese people (although I don't consider myself to be entirely Vietnamese and have never lived in Vietnam; I have only visited Vietnam twice in my life).
Overall, even though I had many rude awakenings shortly after living in Japan, I still have a soft spot in my heart for this country and respect Japanese people/culture very much since I appreciate their attention to detail in everything, going out of their way to help each other, and having a lot of things easily accessible for introverts like myself. I was also able to discover myself there and do all of the things I was unable to do when I was younger like sing my heart out to Japanese/anime songs in karaoke rooms, enjoy all of the Japan exclusive/collaboration things at various stores, restaurants, and convenience stores, go to all of the jpop/kpop concerts, eat and explore a lot of different food and prefectures, connect with students inside and outside of the classroom despite the language barrier, etc., and because of these reasons, Japan will always be my second home
I am Japanese. I can understand and respect you and your parents from your comments. Your opinion is very correct and helpful. Japanese people cannot maintain their mental stability unless they are constantly looking down on others.
In the past, people looked down on Chinese and Korean people, and the internet was full of badmouthing of them by Japanese people. However, now that China and South Korea have become more economically prosperous than Japan, the amount of badmouthing has decreased considerably.
And now you can see a lot of bad things about Vietnamese people on the internet. Japanese people are afraid of immigrants because they will take away their jobs.
The company I used to work for also employed many Vietnamese people as foreign trainees. There I was able to really feel that Vietnamese people are very wonderful people.I think that as the years go by, Vietnam will surpass Japan economically. I believe that the Vietnamese people I have met up to that time and other Vietnamese people will become global talent.
That was Fascinating, thank you for posting this
I am from the US and I donât know anyone who looks down on the Japanese people or Japan. â„ïž đŻđ” â„ïž đșđž â„ïž
Maybe the concentration camps in the US for the japanese during the war play a role here.
@@ankitshrestha4229 There is a lot of both subtle and over discrimination in America for Asian people. Right now especially Japan is a lot safer place to live.
But a big reason why groups tend to live together is not only convenience, but also safety. You don't have to worry as much about being bullied for being ESL or people trying to take advantage of you.
It can be okay if you have enough money to secure yourself in a good neighborhood, but otherwise I would not recommend any of my relatives to come here.
It breaks my heart to hear stories like grannies who work in Asian markets being harassed for wearing masks or asking their customers to wear masks.
Not everyone is like that, but enough are that it would be kind of hard to have a good experience.
She said she studied it in schools so I'm thinking for the WW2 era and that generation, it definitely may be true. But those people are definitely far and few between anymore, I think just about anyone under 70 or so has a positive or neutral opinion on Japan and its people.
@@24hr-Gaming it also has to do with being comfortable with similar people, so usually foreigners are inclined to move to somewhere that has a high concentration of their own people there.
@@firen0136 I mean part of that comfortableness is that they experience less discrimination. I come from an ESL family and I've seen first hand people try to take advantage of others because they know they're not good at English or are extra nasty to them because of that. They're usually surprised pikachu face when I respond to them.
If you see a lot of 2nd generation kids who are really good at handling those kinds of situations, it's because they've had to do so for their parents from a young age.
It's interesting to me how our two countries seem to really like each other but we also have a lot of misconceptions about each other. Those last two girls make great points and the reality opened up to them, but for a lot of Americans who live in Japan the reality opens up to them too. I'm glad our countries are on great terms both with the people and culture but unfortunately reality is often disappointing and expectations can be inflated with idolism.
Man I really like you takashi. You shared your opinion but you asked others theirs and didn't let that influence you. You listen to people with an open heart and mind. I like that.
CZcams is recommending Japanese/English videos today and I'm enjoying content. I'm curious about how many Japanese want to visit California and the reasoning. Getting different perspectives on my home state is always interesting, especially on the international level. Thank you for the content and I wish you luck on your movie making dreams.
It's called proximity.
Every state is kind of like a different country. Each has a unique population, problems, sometimes food etc. This is a HUGE country full of many different people from all over the world. Even within a state, there are different cities and these might be different from other cities in that same state with different culture, people etc. I am from Colorado. There are rural farm areas here and these places will think and be different than Denver which is the main metropolitan hub. Rural people, as example, will be for gun rights since they use guns to protect their farm animals while the city will oppose gun use due to fear of school violence, crime etc. Colorado has a huge ski tourist industry, farm and oil and gas. But if you go to another state, it might be different. My thoughts on Japanese people, it depends which area of Japan. Tokyo is more used to foreigners than rural areas and is a fashion capital but it's expensive and people work really hard. There is little balance for recreation/home and work. Osaka people seem more friendly and have good food. Kyoto people seem more traditional and have amazing history. Overall, I think Japanese people are kind, do not like directness, do not like to stick out from their group, get embarrassed easy if they make a mistake, like to explore but still feel better to live in Japan, health conscious (not want to be fat), polite but not exactly honestly open about stuff in order to preserve the harmony and it seems many really love to drink or get drunk.
@TravelerPat Exactly, so depending where a Japanese person goes, will depend what experience they might have. Not to mention, every human is different. You can meet idiots no matter what country you go to so you need to travel a lot before making a decision on a whole country/nation of people. Just like I wouldn't dare to think I know all Japanese are one way or the other. Pretty much, I prefer to meet each human and decide how they are instead of deciding based on country, race etc.
Absolutely nonsense. The difference between different states are not that huge. America is culturally one of the HOMOGENOUS nations in the world
This was really interesting for me as an American...
I am sorry that some Japanese people are scared of America, but I was really happy when that guy said he thinks Americans are generous and tolerant
New York? Generous and tolerant? Haha
@@DeyTookOurJobs They talk like NY is the only nice place in the USA or even if it was like another country. I have lived in NY and been to other parts of the USA and it's all a charade. People in NY is not that different, but they are obsessed in believing and to make others believe they are the coolest people in the USA and in the entire world. It's kind of a collective narcissistic behavior that I quite don't understand, but specially because it's not true ... people talking like this are usually living in their local bubbles, were NOT born in NY and have never paid their own rent
I don't want people to visit for a while. It's kinda like when you're doing some remodeling and people want to come visit. It's not a good idea and pretty much an imposition.
As a couple other people said, We're kinda busy dealing with some major stuff right now. We have political ticks to dig out of office on every level. We have an infrastructure to plan and rebuild. We have criminals to catch up with. We have to focus on Ourselves and Our Country right now. We don't have time to entertain company
@@masterkraft4746 you must not be from NY đ€Ł
@@revolioclockbergjr.6780 and who is ? I lived in NY two years and 99% of the people wasn't born there so what gives ? The only thing I found for real is the entitlement, rudeness and overall annoying behavior of the people living there. Once they get out of NY they are back to normal, is like being in a cult or something
I have visited Japan and have great respect for the culture. I enjoyed the transparency that your video displays and thank you kindly for submitting. The world is getting complicated and this video helps in the understanding of cultural differences in even a small sample of population that all people have an honest opinion based on experience and/or exposure. If you watch other videos asking about the US and other countries, the outcome is the same and I enjoy that we all just look human. Unfortunately there are many who do not feel the same way, most importantly, this is a good message to be putting out to the masses. All the Best.
Interesting! Good job with your interviews. Enjoyed hearing responses from these obviously intelligent, thoughtful Japanese young people.
I grew up around Hannibal, MO and there were a lot of international tourists there. I remember a large group of Japanese was touring the sites related to Mark Twain. It surprised me that the Japanese people were fans of Mark Twain. The one thing that impressed me was that many of them have very excellent cameras and were taking pictures of the people and the sites they visited. I think I wound up in some of the pictures they took.
On minute 9 on one of the girls said exactly what the majority in Japan ignore. She is right on target. Only by living in the states you can really grasp the reality of whatâs really going here.
I'm just glad it's better than it used to be
@@firen0136 idk why I chuckled at ur comment
Well, she did go to Boston lol. Theyâre known for being assholes in Massachusetts
Fascinating. I really enjoy your videos.
Some of the comments make me sad. Especially the last two ladies who were talking about their experiences here. I'm sad that that is the version of America they had to experience. Hopefully we can get better as a country to make other people feel safe to visit and move here. I have always been fascinated by Japan and it's my dream to visit there one day.
Totally how I felt. Really sorry that was the experience of the US they got. Of course, depending on where in the US they went, that is a possibility. But there are definitely places they would have been welcomed and treated well. It really sucks how that can happen. America is such a huge country and norms vary widely from region to region, state to state, even city to city.
I am sorry they had that experience, but they should not judge all of the American people based on a few they happened to interact with. I don't know anyone who would have treated them in a racist or gender discriminating way, so those who did don't represent the majority of at least the West coasters in the USA.
When I visited Japan in 2018, I liked the culture very much. The Japanese I met seemed refined and considerate. Iâm American, born in the USA, but I feel the strong American emphasis on extroversion and individuality is overwhelming at times.
I enjoy the genuine, friendly, and open conversations you have with those that you interview! Very insightful! I am from America and actually stay at Yokota Air Base and hope to learn more about Japan and it's people through your content! Keep up the good work Takashii!! đ
That was great interviewâŠthanks I think Japan is great and beautiful place. I went to Tokyo a couple years ago and thought the people were kind, respectful, friendlyâŠ
American speaking. I like many cultures, and Japan is one country I would love to visit, even if only temporarily. I would love to walk the streets and just go sight seeing and eat whatever food I come across. I've got to try everything at least once! I have huge respect for the Japanese people. I hope they welcome me if/when I make a visit!
I miss Japan! Haven't been in 10 years. It's probably changed a lot.
It definitely depends on where you go in America because different areas are more diverse & more tolerant, same as in Japan.
Best & hoping you can make it here to L.A. soon!
The views of the last two girls were interesting to me. While I agree that a lot of America isn't as open minded as one may think - neither is Japan. I say this as an American living in Japan who loves being here overall.
As far as being seen as Asian and not Japanese I'm not sure that will ever change. Most Asian people living in America have done so for multiple generations often marrying and having children with non-Asians. It's very rare to meet a Japanese, Chinese, Korean and so on who was actually born and raised in the country of their heritage. As such, they are just seen as Asian American without any nuance.
I was just curious as to how they expected or wanted to be treated differently? Like in the US, the goal is to treat all people equally (whether or not that's achieved is a different story), so how do you single out how to treat a Japanese person?
Most people would view them like you said, as Asian-Americans (if they permanently moved here). Otherwise it wouldn't matter if you're German, Australian, Japanese, Indian, etc. you're just a person who is visiting/working/studying/immigrating to the US.
There are many of pure blood Japanese or Chinese Americans that are 4th or 5th gen đ
Going on that, I don't know how you could tell simply by looking at someone, what their true nationality is. It even takes a trained ear to differentiate the English speaking countries apart, let alone being able to tell an accent of languages you've never spoken. Don't get me wrong, I can tell the difference between Japanese, Chinese and a couple other Asian languages if they are speaking those languages. But I may have trouble telling the difference if they were speaking English and had an Asian accent. That is after years of exposure to it too. Sometimes I have trouble telling Australian and English accents, depending on their region.
Still curious though, how do you treat someone like Japanese? Exactly what does that mean? I can't even answer that question of, how do you treat someone like an American? Feed them a hamburger? lol.
@@mewimi What are you talking about? Asians accents in English are very distinct and very easy to tell apart. Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Filipino are all very different
@@user-pd9ju5dk5s I donât think 99% of Americans have heard all of those accents, so how should they know the difference?
Love your interviews Takeshi! Very wholesome and love seeing your opinion!
The last girls were SO real, i appreciate that. They're not wrong
Here at 90k!! Just found your channel today and honestly Iâm glad. I love Japan and itâs culture. Itâs very unique and the people that live there are very nice and caring. Us Americans really do like the Japanese, the culture is seen as very respectable and respectful. Iâm hoping to move there one day, I personally like JDMs so itâs perfect because I already like Japan. Keep posting more content like this, Iâm trying to learn as much as I can before I make a decision to visit which may lead to my future in Japan. Thanks once again!!
Iâm from California, and Iâve been to Disneyland and those kinds go places here. I find it amazing when I get to meet people from other countries at those attractions. Mostly because they are so nice and ask so many questions just like would if I went to Japan or another country. It really shows the humanity and community we all have as people. I really hope once the travel bans get lifted Takashii you get to come here!!
It was sad to hear those women's experiences. I would have like to have heard more from them. I do appreciate one of them talking about how the different regions of the US are quite different. I commend you on still wanting to visit. Even if you hate it, at least you'll have learned for yourself. Besides... the US isn't as bad as it's sometimes made out to be. America's cultural landscape can make for a bumpy ride, but that's also what makes it fun.
I decided to move back here from Japan, and I don't regret it. I lived in Okinawa for 5 years, and I nearly stayed in Japan longer. But I came back to the US, because I wanted a different job (I got tired of office work) - and I kind of missed the variety of people that you find in the United States. Also, my Japanese was very... ăŸăăŸă.
As everyone is saying in the comments, your time in America really depends on which state you visit - and why you're here. Definitely take a trip if you can afford to. Given your interests, California probably is a good place to start. And while I've never been to Hawaii, I have a lot of friends there, and it's supposed to be a very nice place. It's possibly the only place with larger Asian population than the west coast, and there's a rather large Japanese contingent there too - lots of Okinawans. I think you might feel more comfortable there. However, if you want a more "American America," I'd recommend visiting somewhere on the mainland.
I hope that you're able to make it to the US and find out for yourself!
as a Japanese, I think the two girls at the end had the least accurate view of America you can possibly have. And she says allot about the US treating people differently on race given Japan openly discriminates people based on race all the time and nobody bats an eye. I lived there with my family for years before moving to a small ranch town in Texas, and if anything I always felt as if i was treated with more respect and rather than racial discrimination or being stereotyped, most of the people I met were more curious of me than anything else. If anything I was treated better in Texas than any other state I considered moving to
@@cartmemes5034 Thanks for sharing this. I agree that Japan can be a very racist country - even if their racism manifests itself in a more polite manner.
While living in Japan, I ran into the uyoku dantai once or twice - the likes of whom were rather... unpolite. However, like you, I met WAY MORE people who were more interested in my foreignness than those that hated me for my differences.
I would imagine that the two women at the end might be completely unaware of Japan's racist tendencies... because they are Japanese... so Japan isn't racist against them.
Still, I like to give them the benefit of the doubt and assume that if I spoke with them for a while, they'd be willing to admit... "yes, Japan can also be VERY racist... maybe even more racist than the US."
We love you! It really does depend on where you live when it comes to open-mindedness, but I would say overall, Americans are very interested in Japan. Keep doing what you are doing!
I've heard the "just another asian" a lot from all foreigners. Africans, people from the middle east and even some Europeans, mainly eastern Europe. I think that's a by product of the melting pot that is the us and the value of equality that we preach about so much. I'm black and have been friends with a couple people from thailand, one from Vietnam, one from the Philippines and a couple from Japan. Friends from Kenya, Ethiopia, Guyana and a LOT from various south American countries and never once have i thought to treat them any different based on where the come from because that was the way i was raised. So it's always a shock to hear them wanting to be treated differently based on where they're from
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Thank you. Many of these comments are discouraging.
We love you 2!!!!!
Awww thank you! đ„č We love you too!
I hate that people think we look down on Japanese. You're one of our strongest allies and a lot of Americans would love to know more about Japan!
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Iâm sorry to hear about the bad experiences certain Japanese people have had here. Keep in mind that what you see on the news is the exception, not the rule. Most people here donât look down on Japanese at all. Most people I know have a lot of respect for you guys. I hope you come here and have a lot of fun.
So the chance of Asians being discriminated is very low?
@@Mwoods2272 Yes. Most people here just donât care. Again, this is what Iâm talking about when I say media sensationalism. Discrimination against Asians hasnât just happened in the US. There was a Korean man in Montreal, Canada who was stabbed because he was Asian.
@@skierdude95 take a look at the statistics of asian hate crimes in the us for the past 3 years
@@skierdude95 how do you know he was stabbed because he was asian, dont trust everything you hear on the news because they want to get you riled up
@@skierdude95 wh!te people are racist to asian
Your channel is growing rapidly and soon gain 100k subs! Advance ăăă§ăšăăăăăŸăïŒ
Hello, Kyle-san. It's cool to see you here. I'm one of the members of the Fil-Jap GC created by Ely Taka on HelloTalk. I have been inactive for months and might plan to delete my account. Ingat, Kabayan.
@@Lilly_DetachedQueenăă oh glad to see you here kababayan! Ingat din po kayođ
you wrote this 2weeks ago and he is already at 126k
great video bro i love okinawa and japan because of karate i am a karate student! from america
Man, Iâm sifting through these videos and itâs very interesting how respectful these people are. I feel if I asked a question about any country they would try to start with a positive note.
The one girl saying the values are different east/west/south/north ..is absolutely right. I moved from illinois /chicago to far up north and had a bit of a culture shock. I think its down to the states ..even cities on how openminded people are. I love the honesty in their answersđ really eye opening. Im also surprised dude in the green bay jacket couldnt name one football playerđđ€Łđ poor guy.
I can't speak for Asians but We Euopeans give hard time to USA because we judge them based on one country idea. We group every state together
@@normaaliihminen722 Keep giving us a hard time, it helps us learn! And if you judge us all as one maybe we'll get along a little more.
Do you miss our deep dish? I did when I lived in Florida and England briefly
This was a really interesting video for me. I am an American who will be studying in Japan in the fall, and I really want to explore global perspectives of the US. Iâm so excited that you, Takashi-san, still want to visit! As many people are saying in the comments, people, culture, and political opinion differ greatly depending upon the region youâre in. Iâd like to say that weâre all open-minded and kind here, but thatâs unfortunately not the case. That being said, I think the less isolated Americans are, the more we grow and are bettered, so I pray everyday for cross-community engagement.
Takashii, that was a really great video! It was a lot of fun to see, and very educational as far as people's views of us from Japan.
I hope you can fulfill your dream and become a Hollywood filmmaker over here one day!
Great interview! Amazing channel you have! Keep up the good work! I enjoy watching your videos and it is history being made as well, getting the opinions of actual people on the streets is the best way to learnâŠthese videos are incredibly useful and interesting
So interesting âșïž I am an American and would love to visit Japan someday. I love so many things that come from Japan! Japanese are very respectful and nice people. âïž
8:05. If he is referring to Seattle. He is probably referencing is how the city had to be risen because of how the tide effected the direction toilets flushed.
Love the people of Japan!! All Americans I know have a fasciation with Japan! I have visited 30 to 40 countries in the past 5 years. Japan is my favorite. Arriving in Japan for the first time feels like visiting a 2nd home you never knew existed. Keep up the great content!
'Merican here. I don't look down on your culture. I have a great deal of respect for it. I personally hate how much people that "speak for us" are trying to influence your culture. Never stop being yourselves.
Merica bombed Japanese people. It should be f u instead of I love u
But ur government is evil'.. what you think about that?
@@HiddenRealm I have to hard disagree. "Sexuality and Race" never stopped being a huge deal here. It is a fact that your race and sexuality/gender identity have a massive impact on how you're treated, and it is getting worse again with how heightened political polarism is becoming.
This nation is slowly tearing itself apart because almost half of it absolutely refuse to respect people different from them, and wont accept change. And half of those who consider themselves allies to minorities get uncomfortable when change is attempted to fix the issues, because it means they would have to take some responsibility for contributing to the issue... even unwittingly.
I do not blame Japanese people for assuming America is obsessed with race and sexuality because we ARE. This nation, for as free, open minded and accepting it is, has a serious problem with racism and many other bigotries. And until people stop with this idea that we've "moved past that", it will never go away, and will keep festering into worse and worse versions of itself.
Yeah people really need to learn to ignore the people that "speak for us". Those people are completely full of themselves and probably saying shit to get money from idiots.
âââââ@@raspberrybitch4299 No thanks to leftists. As Morgan Freeman aptly said, 'stop talking about it.' The 90s was a great example where things looked optimistic for the future as race & gender was not pushed down the throats of the public and didn't have decisive, toxic ideology that a certain race had original sin while certain groups were above criticism.
I love your content, I really want to go to Japan one day and your videos are really nice to watch for me to try and understand the environment. Keep up the good work!!!
Great video and thanks for the subtitles. From my experience, I think most Americans like the Japanese and are intrigued by them. I was received very warmly when I visited Japan. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. You have a great country and an exceptional people. Proud to call Japan an ally and friend.
It's one of those things where it really just depends on the type of person. Most of the people that are looking at this video are probably people who are interested in japan to some extent. If you just ask random people in America about Japan you will get a multitude of answers. Some might like only anime/video games from there, some might like Japanese food (i.e. sushi), and then there are tbose that actually like the culture. There are lots of people in America who kind of view all of East Asia as one big mashup and don't understand that different Asian countries have specific cultures within them.
The key thing that is not shown or explained here, is that in Japanese culture, being Japanese is a race of it's own. They conflate race, culture, and ethnicity and such into their own thing. Quite a few other asian cultures do this as well. This is something not shared by most of the western world. This often clashes culturally with the western world, specifically in their case the US, leading to why people get confused by their answer to the Asian response, as well as why they felt mistreated. It's simply a difference of world views clashing.
I am currently planning a trip to go to Tokyo in 2024, and your videos have been a HUGE help to ease the anxiety of visiting another country. I think your videos are very informative and it's impressive how in tune with your audience you are. I'm 33, love anime, and I'm travelling to Japan. If I can make that work, I hope everything eventually works out for you and you are able to visit the States.
Great video, Takashi! I was sad to hear about how your study abroad to America was canceled.
I'd like to hear you ask people what they think of Australia! Keep up the great work đ
The United States are huge, so you can travel from one to the next and things, like accents may vary . The United States is still very young and has much to improve on but I would not trade our freedoms and rights, backed by the Constitution for any other country. I view the Japanese with respect and see them as one of our most trusted allies. I think Japanese people are great.
Same
the guy in the packers jacket was so sweet. what an absolute gem of a human being
Yea⊠but he was wearing a Packers jacket so I donât like him. Lol
Very interesting to watch. As a collection of 50 states there are so many different cultures included here. In the South we tend to be more open and outwardly friendly. I live in the country away from any cities or town, everyone waves at each other even in cars that are passing. We do have a problem with personal space, we love to shake hands and hug. You will find that is completely different from one area to the next. I would love to visit Japan some day. Cheers!
Hi Takashii đ I'm from France and i am really a big fan of your work. Thanks to you I can learn more about Japanese point of view and it's really interesting ! đ
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Takashii I'm glad to hear you are still interested in coming to the USA! I think some of the concerns and criticisms of your fellow Japanese citizens are also very valid, and it's no secret that America currently has a lot of social problems. Hopefully in the near future we can overcome some of these problems and return to a sense of normality and sanity in our politics and learn to feel a sense of unity with our fellow citizens again.
It's not possible for a country this big and diverse to not have a lot of social problems. It's mathematically impossible. The US has ALWAYS had many social problems, and it always will if it continues on as a big country.
Unity is very difficult--possibly impossible--in a country that is extremely racially diverse. Japan is way ahead of us in that area.
That last legend can stay with me in 'Straya any time. It makes me glad to hear someone hearing about what I experience every day and love about my city Melbourne so much.
So glad you still want to come to the states! Thanks for a great video, I hope you get to make your movie some day!
I live in ohio, born and raised. Tell that guy to come on over, weâd love to have him visit đđđŒ
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By the way, we donât look down on the Japanese at all. We might criticize their work ethic as being too extreme (forced/expected daily overtime), but other than that I think most Americans are extremely curious and interested in Japanese visitors.
5:19 Obama-san lmao why is that so funny
Bro I wanna move to Japan!! They are such good people an very friendly!
japan i just want you to know i be hyping you guys up in every way possible you guys are so cool thank you for sharing your culture with us i hope i get to visit before i pass my dream would honestly be to live theređ
Sending you some love from a Bay Area California girl! Hope youâre able to make your way to Hollywood hun and thank you so much for sharing, I really wanna visit Japan one day soon too! đđ„°
Nice, from the city over here. Luckily I was able to go to Japan in 2019. Be prepared for them to ask you alot of question about California and your ethnicity. I'm half black and Filipino so they loved my hair and features. I felt like a celebrity over there and everyone was so welcoming when I asked them questions. Book a flight while it's still reasonably priced.
Oh hey!!!! Another fellow Bay Area citizen! :) Nice to meet you!
Iâve already been to Japan multiple times because I have relatives over there. I suggest going there at least a week, or even two weeks if you want to check out all the sights.
Your comment was so nice I wanted to send love to you, and everyone, from "my Bay Area mountain" -- I hope everyone may soon travel freely and safely.đâđ
It's not just anime that drives me to go to Japan, but the culture as well. I'm more into JRPGs as well.
I wanna go there beacuse men are cute
@@luluowq9827 same but not dudes
good luck on your future trip to America you will be fascinated. it is an adventure even for us American to travel the country.
@TAKASHii from Japan Here's a little story I have for you: I was (and in a way still am) a firearms instructor and range safety Officer for 4 years. We had two Japanese guys who were members at the shooting range who would come in and do some target practice shooting with rifles, shotguns and handguns. The whole time, I got to talk with them about Japan culture and instruct them how to safely use all of the guns they wanted to try. It was a really fun and enlightening experience for me and for them as well.
To put it bluntly, we broke the culture barriers and became friends. They were one of my favorite members that would visit once a month and I looked forward to them stopping by. I often wonder if they've returned to Japan since they were students going to College. Guess I will never know since I've moved on from the gun range.
11:26 I feel terrible this made me sad
I love Japan, itâs culture, as well as anime and movies. In the same way you feel about America, I want to live abroad in Japan for a while - at least travel there - and it is difficult to imagine that happening nowadays. But soon.
Iâm currently a couple months in learning Japanese. If you are ever around Colorado, thatâs where I am and yeah :)
I live in the US but have always loved Japanese culture the history, art, architecture etc. I finally visited Tokyo, and I absolutely loved every moment of the trip, except for the 11 hour flight. đ
Im American and think it would be awesome to be friends with people from Japan you guys are awesomeâ€
I just wanted to say that I discovered your channel a few days ago and have been watching ever since, I love your videos, they are rly interesting especially that I am considering studying in Japan at some point. Keep up the good work!
Very interesting! Especially the remarks on guns. I remember meeting a Taiwanese student who was shocked that Americans in the midwest do target practice with guns outside. (If you have your own property and live outside of town, it's not uncommon for people to shoot at targets. Hunting is also popular where I am from).
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I'm am American and I love Japan and Japanese culture. I hope to visit there some day.
I actually am learning Chinese now but I plan to learn Japanese afterwards.
I love your videos Takashii. Always great to see what others' impressions are. As a Vietnamese-American that has lived in the US for most of my life this country does have its problems, but that cannot deter you from meeting genuinely warm hearted Americans.
What does America do to countries after war with them? We help them rebuild. Look at the economies of Germany and Japan, they are economic powerhouses.
I do find it sad that the one girl noticed the country was different when Trump was in office.
My family will be in Japan for 21 days later this year and I expect it to be one of our best vacations and life experiences ever.