Why Did You Leave Japan? -Japanese living abroad

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  • @takashiifromjapan
    @takashiifromjapan  Před 3 měsíci +24

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    • @darkjack9021
      @darkjack9021 Před 3 měsíci

      Are you more interrested in money than your own country?

  • @KellinKingdom
    @KellinKingdom Před 3 měsíci +816

    I absolutely love the Japanese-Australian accent that the first man has.

    • @neonshadow5005
      @neonshadow5005 Před 3 měsíci +30

      Yeah, that's really unique!

    • @SirSomnolent
      @SirSomnolent Před 3 měsíci +39

      I've never cared for the Aussie accent but I met a Japanese guy that had moved to rural Mississippi once. That was pretty unique

    • @joecab1
      @joecab1 Před 3 měsíci +80

      When he said "bloody" I thought oh yeah he's fully integrated as an Aussie

    • @nicooliva
      @nicooliva Před 3 měsíci +11

      He has a CZcams channel

    • @lilacrimosa
      @lilacrimosa Před 3 měsíci +13

      Saaame that was crazy as an American, hearing the mix of Japanese and Australian English accent was so cool

  • @Mizuyah
    @Mizuyah Před 3 měsíci +240

    The guy who stopped the guy from committing suicide is spot on. People do distance and ignore others around them, but some people really want and appreciate connections. He probably did a great thing for that man and a reason to live or at least I hope so.

    • @helloxo666
      @helloxo666 Před 2 měsíci

      He sounded American to me but I think I am American and assume an American accent until someone distinguishes its uniqueness if it’s not a strong accent. His accent wasn’t very strong.

  • @kingdrooooooool
    @kingdrooooooool Před 3 měsíci +161

    Hearing the story about the guy from Romania who stopped the person attempting suicide made me tear up a little. I imagine there are so many people in Japan that just need someone to let them know they are not alone.

    • @Mwoods2272
      @Mwoods2272 Před 3 měsíci +16

      Doesn't that apply for any person in any country not just Japan.

    • @publicminx
      @publicminx Před 3 měsíci

      @@Mwoods2272 no, its only in Japan. In other countries only ppl with Japanese background or people who know Japanese or heard something about Japan commit suicide ,)

    • @a88888888a
      @a88888888a Před 3 měsíci +10

      Most of them are empty inside. Not being mean just how thrur society is. I lived there for a while.great place if you red pill

    • @Cha4k
      @Cha4k Před 3 měsíci

      @@Mwoods2272 Yep, Japan actually has a lower suicide rate than many western countries now, US, Finland, Belgium, Sweden.

    • @michelemiletich7540
      @michelemiletich7540 Před 3 měsíci +1

      they are not opened there so they don’t know how to talk about problems they may very well having

  • @ropro9817
    @ropro9817 Před 3 měsíci +109

    Love the Aussie guy's attitude. ❤

    • @heidi-hu1tv
      @heidi-hu1tv Před 3 měsíci +6

      He`s right about Japan`s working culture. It is extremely strict and unforgiving.

  • @dameanvil
    @dameanvil Před 3 měsíci +50

    0:00 🌏 Left Japan 8 years ago due to work stress and lack of work-life balance.
    1:22 🇦🇺 Chose Australia for a working holiday visa; improved English skills by working in a furniture showroom.
    3:13 🌞 Life in Australia is good but expensive; plans to raise kids there for a more relaxed lifestyle.
    5:08 💪 Took the leap to go abroad because job dissatisfaction outweighed financial stability.
    7:10 🌍 Currently living in San Diego due to marriage; struggles with cultural adjustment but finds comfort now.
    10:51 🚗 Doesn't drive, which made adjusting to life in the U.S. challenging; misses the convenience of Japan.
    13:19 🎌 Values traditional Japanese culture and feels lucky to be born as a Japanese woman.
    17:05 🌐 Left Japan 11 years ago; lived in various countries for personal and professional growth.
    18:38 😔 Observes a tendency for Japanese people to distance themselves from others; shares a personal story of preventing suicide.
    20:56 🇯🇵 Likes Japanese food and quality of life; misses the friendliness and small talk culture in the U.S.
    23:29 🗣 Prefers her more expressive and straightforward personality when speaking English.
    23:37 🇯🇵 Admits Japanese people may not seem friendly at first but can become warm once you get to know them.

  • @user-pt8tg7dv1b
    @user-pt8tg7dv1b Před 3 měsíci +161

    I definitely recommend anyone to have an experience to live abroad once in their life. It opens up your world. I am 75 years old and spent last 53 years of my life in the US. The opportunity for a 22 year old single woman to find a career in Japan in 1970 was so difficult. Here in the states, I found a career of my dream, had a family and a stable life. I go back to visit Japan every once awhile, but I consider American is my home.

    • @myronsmith2114
      @myronsmith2114 Před 3 měsíci +12

      I’ve lived in America for 58 years and still haven’t met 1 Japanese person. I guess Japanese people hate North Eastern part of America. I was on the job once and saw a lady with a bonsai plant on her desk and I asked her are you Japanese. She smiled at me and said no I’m Korean I just like Japanese culture. Damn I thought I had one

    • @serbetli99
      @serbetli99 Před 3 měsíci

      There is no chance for the Japanese in the US. The only opportunity the Japanese may have is to be a gardener or a cook in Japanese restaurants, that's all. Japanese women may have a chance to be the oldest occupation of humans which is legal in Nevada if she is young and pretty but that's all about it. America dislikes the Japanese indeed.

    • @MusashiArisa
      @MusashiArisa Před 3 měsíci +20

      @@myronsmith2114just because you haven’t met any Japanese people, doesn’t mean Japanese hate that area ! Lol

    • @simon6556
      @simon6556 Před 3 měsíci +8

      As someone who is currently in their early 20s, thank you for sharing your experience! I am currently looking into options to do study abroad for one semester, and while it's maybe not the same as 'living abroad' like living and working, your comment has encouraged me to go through with studying abroad even if I may lack courage to do it, so thank you!

    • @myronsmith2114
      @myronsmith2114 Před 3 měsíci +6

      @@MusashiArisa Where I live in Pennsylvania it’s 0.1 percent Japanese so I’m more likely to find a 6 ‘ tall Leprechaun 🍀

  • @yukiminsan
    @yukiminsan Před 3 měsíci +225

    everytime they're asked what they like about Japan it's some kind of object (food, trains), and everytime they're asked what don't like about Japan it has something to do with people

    • @marcinp3789
      @marcinp3789 Před 3 měsíci +78

      That´s a very good observation. Like the last woman said, people in Japan are polite but not really friendly. And being a Japanese in Japan you always have to play somone else, you have to put on a mask and hide your real feelings and opinions. If you don´t fully comply with the strict rules, you are lost. That makes life abroad easier.

    • @vandysfam
      @vandysfam Před 3 měsíci +18

      @@marcinp3789
      and likewise - foreigners living in Japan are given a pass by the Japanese in being oblivious to Japanese norms (the respect given to others, deference when a social situation calls for it, and group-think)...
      it is hard for young Japanese people to integrate into such a world after having a taste of visiting foreign countries... でもね、米国人して、本当に安瀬という国には好きなので。

    • @Haunt888
      @Haunt888 Před 3 měsíci +14

      weebs in shambles

    • @arlett6477
      @arlett6477 Před 3 měsíci +5

      @@marcinp3789 It's the freedom they like

    • @vandysfam
      @vandysfam Před 3 měsíci +6

      @@adamhyde5378 respect to you - as it is quite important for Japanese to be close to their ancestors.
      and ... many other reasons you list.
      plus - housing is probably more manageable in Japan :-)

  • @Max-hw7xl
    @Max-hw7xl Před měsícem +6

    my GF, while she knew some English as a dutchie, her English really blossomed after just chilling with my friends and me. Im a German who grew up internationally, moved to NL after Oman, US, Cannada, to be with childhood friends. we speak English with each other tho most are Dutch or have a dutch background. Her English went through the roof. its a situation where you trying a different language is super supported, none of us are speaking our mother tongues either. its like u may sound dumb trying a language, but we know ur not dumb in ur most comfortable language. for me, a German my most comfortable language is English. for me gf, its Dutch, for my parents its obv german. when i get in a fight with my parents, i gotta swap to English or im at a disadvantage. when my GF is mad at me she swaps to Dutch.
    When i speak Dutch, she corrects me often, when she speaks english i correct her often. sometimess its making fun of eachother playfully, like bare feet vs bear feet, we had a lot of laughs about it. given her english is better than my dutch (spoken) how the hell would i get better at the language without corrections?
    people thinking its embarassing etc about being corrected.. the way i see dutch is this.. how is ur 3rd language? iv only had to use it once and it seriously does not represent people of any language where you live and show you want to learn
    my point is, respect people speaking your language if its not their mother tongue, and accept that they may be limited by that language on what kind of ideas and smart things they can convey. never disrespect someone meeting you on your language level, as u on theirs may be pathetic

  • @Suedeash
    @Suedeash Před 3 měsíci +141

    First guy is awesome

    • @Arrrow54
      @Arrrow54 Před 3 měsíci +6

      He is one of the popular Japanese CZcamsrs living in Australia.

    • @wishfulthinking1507
      @wishfulthinking1507 Před 3 měsíci +1

      ​@Arrrow54 what's his channel name...I like to follow him

    • @user-nq2vh6fp2s
      @user-nq2vh6fp2s Před 3 měsíci

      @@wishfulthinking15075:45

    • @heidi-hu1tv
      @heidi-hu1tv Před 3 měsíci +6

      0:28 He said it all. Japan has some of the worst toxic work cultures for a developed nation. Not just real estate, English teachers in Japan are either underworked and underpaid or overworked and underpaid. Happy he found a better work-life balance than his hometown in Tokyo going abroad. Some have observed that many Japanese people cannot go abroad because the Japanese government intentionally keeps the quality of English education poor so Japanese students cannot venture out.

    • @Bluenamii
      @Bluenamii Před 3 měsíci +4

      @@wishfulthinking1507 Tarosac

  • @Love2000and2003
    @Love2000and2003 Před 3 měsíci +23

    The last interview was really insightful; she experienced different aspects of herself depending on which language she spoke, exposing the implied repressions of language, emphasizing how much language is just a part of culture. I wonder who has the the most liberating or secure culture?

  • @user-fi8kp7jg8q
    @user-fi8kp7jg8q Před 3 měsíci +46

    I am from Sydney, Australia. The first guy integrated so much into our culture, lmao. I immediately knew he came here when he said he was at "uni". His accent and body language appear very Australian

    • @publicminx
      @publicminx Před 3 měsíci

      also Germans use the term 'Uni' ...

  • @curtiscroft966
    @curtiscroft966 Před 3 měsíci +27

    Keep up the great work Takashi. This one is probably my favorite video you've put out with strong quality interviews and you've become such a natural at this. Thank you for the fun content. Loved Japan on my first visit coming back in April and I can't wait! All the best to you and your channel!

  • @well_i_liked_it
    @well_i_liked_it Před 3 měsíci +141

    Takashi about to hit 2 million subs! No more living in a cramped studio in Nippori eating Ramen.

    • @darkjack9021
      @darkjack9021 Před 3 měsíci +5

      2 millions subs just by interviewing people (with zero analysis) and talking trash on Japan.

    • @bishop51807
      @bishop51807 Před 3 měsíci +42

      @@darkjack9021 And getting 2 millions subs by licking your tears

    • @keintabak
      @keintabak Před 3 měsíci +6

      You guys are mean.

    • @AimForMyHead81
      @AimForMyHead81 Před 3 měsíci +27

      ​@@darkjack9021 How is he talking trash about Japan?

    • @darkjack9021
      @darkjack9021 Před 3 měsíci +4

      @@AimForMyHead81 Always defending the West (LGBT, etc.) and "Japan is bad on this point...". Come on... Just listen to him. If Takashii likes West, he can live there and be respectful on each country. He's just an opportunist who doesn't realize the chance to live in the most peaceful country in the world!

  • @Sindrijo
    @Sindrijo Před 20 dny

    Mitsuki seems like such a warm person!

  • @indigo_reji
    @indigo_reji Před 3 měsíci +9

    Thank you for producing this content Takashii.

  • @marybumpass1374
    @marybumpass1374 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Takashii, thank you. Your video interviews have gotten better since you first started your CZcams channel.

  • @jalins6
    @jalins6 Před 3 měsíci +12

    You ask great questions and you’re a good interviewer.

  • @mrsoikawa
    @mrsoikawa Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great work Takashi. Thank you.

  • @thomseto1071
    @thomseto1071 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Thanks Takashii…a wonderful episode as usual! I’m so impressed how great your guests speak so fluently in english.

  • @user-cp3ip3rw7r
    @user-cp3ip3rw7r Před 3 měsíci +21

    このチャンネル凄いな。
    質が高いわ

    • @gormanls
      @gormanls Před 3 měsíci +3

      本当に高いだよね。

  • @leonardascorpius5304
    @leonardascorpius5304 Před 3 měsíci +101

    There are SO MANY pros of living in Japan (Tokyo and other cities) but it gets very stressful and materialistic super quick, no matter how hard you try to be minimalistic. The daily grind there is not healthy and be prepared to be judged by your looks and background--the Japanese are very engrossed in one's outside appearance, for better or for worse. I speak from having been born, raised, studied, married, and worked in Tokyo for 25 years, and in various states in the US for over 30 years as a biracial, Japanese mom/White American dad.

    • @hockypockies
      @hockypockies Před 3 měsíci +2

      i've heard that so many times
      as an american, do you think it may be worth moving to japan? i love the culture and people but i'm worried about how people treat others in the workplace
      from the outside, it seems like there's a lot of instability but also some aspects are very stable too which is a bit concerning

    • @vandysfam
      @vandysfam Před 3 měsíci +19

      @@hockypockies
      I'd not recommend living in Japan unless you can do 3 things:
      #1) learn the differences in culture between the US & Japan
      #2) speak Japanese (or learn it over several years living in Japan)
      #3) having an ability to break thru personality walls that Japanese people put up.
      as was mentioned here - when you are authentic and can speak Japanese... this can be recognized and appreciated.
      when in Rome - do as the Romans do

    • @tuck295q
      @tuck295q Před 3 měsíci +3

      @@vandysfam and even with all that, you get "wow you speak Japanese so well as a foreigner". xD

    • @vandysfam
      @vandysfam Před 3 měsíci

      @@tuck295q true --- you just can't let that bother you... my Japanese sucks - but it's better than being a typical ignorant american

    • @taylors5069
      @taylors5069 Před 3 měsíci +1

      ⁠@@hockypockiesi would try to work for a foreign company if you can. You dont have to speak fluent Japanese but you should try to learn especially when you get there. Be open minded to an entirely new culture. There is only so much research til you experience it. Id recommend a minimum of two years. The first year is all about adjusting to the culture and life. I had a hard time at first but now i can really see the amazing parts of the culture and adapted. Japanese people have been very accepting of foreigners in my experience but of course language and culture barriers there will be problems that may occur. Also they are very busy people so it’s hard to meet or hangout as often.

  • @Tabbystripes44
    @Tabbystripes44 Před měsícem +1

    Cool interview. Love these, quality channel.

  • @dippeeppeep5717
    @dippeeppeep5717 Před 5 dny

    Love the real life experiences to hear from Japanese people. Thanks!

  • @lalaland88678
    @lalaland88678 Před 3 měsíci +63

    I'm south korean who is living abroad too.
    Surprisingly, what a lot of interviewees from this video are saying about why they leave Japan is pretty similar to why I wanted to leave south korea.
    I love my country
    But I was really tired of dealing with groupism regarding to your work, family and friends.
    Your independent opinion doesn't matter that much than your social group's opinion. So there is always pressure that you need to hide your thoughts and offer the fake opinion to show that you are the part of the group which I think was from Confucianism.
    And you have to be really competitive to survive in South korea. So there is pressure through entire your life that you have to study hard, get a nice job stuff like that. Because it is a small country with lots of people( high population density)
    Also women's social status is lower than men's in south korea. So if you are woman, you will be treated differently especially at work.
    Suicide rate is really high too.
    There are also many pros too to live in South korea like you can get your life things really easily by online shopping
    , internet is so fast and everything is so convenient in many ways, etc.
    But mentally, I think It is more comfortable live in western country because people less care who you are and what you are thinking here.

    • @darkjack9021
      @darkjack9021 Před 3 měsíci +9

      "I think it is more comfortable live in western country because people less care who you are and what you are thanking here".
      True, but false on some points: insecurity is very high in the West. And it's not comfortable at all. Especially US, but Europe too, nowadays. I think some Japanese people don't realize the chance to feel/be "safe".

    • @myronsmith2114
      @myronsmith2114 Před 3 měsíci

      Are you male or female

    • @j134679
      @j134679 Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@darkjack9021 oh the gatekeeping is definitely more restrictive in Asia. Tattoos are only starting to be acceptable, for example. Everything you do is directly connected to the honor & shame of your parents & family. You can't even admit to being gay except with friends. It's a shame to the family, and also career suicide in the workplace.
      It's way worse than the racial tensions in the west. At least with racial tensions, you have family on your side.

    • @darkjack9021
      @darkjack9021 Před 3 měsíci +5

      @@j134679 "Tattoos are only starting to be acceptable" And it's not a good news imo. Society is more important than ego.
      Let me tell you something: Japan is not our country. And the country is peaceful BECAUSE there is a strong social control. Do you want to see Japan falling? I guess no. So don't be happy about "individual freedom" and all that stupid idea. Societies are different. Accept it. Respect Japanese culture. Because they respect yours.
      The West is not a good example. There is no ethics.

    • @AIIIAKS-vn4co
      @AIIIAKS-vn4co Před 3 měsíci +6

      Koreans renounce their nationality at the highest rate among developed countries, while Japan has the lowest
      In other words, the seriousness of the situation is completely different between Japan and Korea.
      I know many Japanese who have returned to Japan because they felt suffering in Korea.

  • @Philbythelake
    @Philbythelake Před 3 měsíci +5

    When I went to Japan, the temples were such a surreal experience. Had an aura I can’t explain. I loved it there so much and I can’t wait to go back

  • @acolyte1951
    @acolyte1951 Před 3 měsíci +12

    all of these people are cool! good interviews thank you

  • @veronikalynn5084
    @veronikalynn5084 Před 14 dny +1

    That second woman interviewed was phenomenal! Loved her positivity about both countries without sugar coating or hesitating to speak on the negatives. Very well articulated and full of obvious appreciation for each culture, something that can sometimes be very difficult to express well without seeming naive or ignorant or privileged.

  • @Dilsli
    @Dilsli Před 3 měsíci

    I loved this video! Very interesting interviews.

  • @keintabak
    @keintabak Před 3 měsíci +9

    Those were great interviews and they were all such lovely people. Thank you, Takashii san 👏👍!

  • @aNkaritravel
    @aNkaritravel Před 3 měsíci +6

    I'm from Vietnam, in the past I really wanted to come to Japan to study and work, now I have been in Japan for over 10 years and I guess I will leave soon for me Japan is worth to live I really enjoy my life there

  • @Shiba2007
    @Shiba2007 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Currently i want to movr back to Japan. I grewup in Japan. I live in the States right now. Watching this made me want to explore the world for sure!

  • @jujugarcianyc
    @jujugarcianyc Před 3 měsíci +5

    I have to applaud you. So many diverse and insightful thoughts here. Wow. You're amazing for finding these folks and drawing these insights from them.

  • @lovetraveler1
    @lovetraveler1 Před 3 měsíci +14

    So far the first guy interview is amazing. I loved how his English was flawless, and then he broke into flawless Japanese. It was very wonderful interview.

  • @jaybales3160
    @jaybales3160 Před měsícem

    Very interesting interviews. Thank you for sharing.

  • @gaylathrom
    @gaylathrom Před 3 měsíci +15

    Truly enjoy your channel Takashi San. I’m Japanese American and getting a true insight into my heritage. I’m taking a trip to Japan in April and looking for places outside of the US to retire.

  • @dave_di
    @dave_di Před 3 měsíci +2

    17:02 This guy has a huge heart and seems like a really good person.

  • @ziontours5893
    @ziontours5893 Před 3 měsíci

    I love your interviews.

  • @michaelhockus8208
    @michaelhockus8208 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Super interesting people! Great work Takashii. The guy living in Romania is a real one: respect.

  • @Shaunashares
    @Shaunashares Před 3 měsíci

    I love these types of topics❤

  • @user-lw9sw7en2m
    @user-lw9sw7en2m Před 3 měsíci +1

    Congratulations ❤😊tarosacc!

  • @brett6468
    @brett6468 Před 3 měsíci +7

    I'm an American who grew up and went to college in Michigan. Then moved to Oregon 26 years ago. The distance is 2,000 miles (3,200 km) and the difference was almost enough to feel like living in another country without any change in language.

  • @jesterapp
    @jesterapp Před 3 měsíci +97

    The last guy never even went to an English speaking country and homeboy had the best English hands down!

    • @TrueG9
      @TrueG9 Před 3 měsíci +13

      Bcs many people in our country, Romania, speaks english as well. So he didnt need to learn romanian when he was here to comunicate and stuff.

    • @jesterapp
      @jesterapp Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@thelastrhino2581 ​ @TrueG9 It's the youtube comments section. Not the CZcams questions section. I know why it is. Thanks.

    • @thelastrhino2581
      @thelastrhino2581 Před 3 měsíci +4

      ​@@jesterapp it's youtube, if you comment people will reply whatever they want

    • @jesterapp
      @jesterapp Před 3 měsíci

      @@thelastrhino2581 The last time I commented on Takeshi's YT comments, I got into an argument with someone from Singapore because he expected a Japanese person to learn Singapore's language if they wanted to move there. But now I'm having the complete and total opposite experience. Kindly eat my cold shit.

    • @jesterapp
      @jesterapp Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@thelastrhino2581 That's true. Also just wanted you to know the sky is blue. Also the last 2 global empires were English speaking don't you know?

  • @clevername333
    @clevername333 Před 3 měsíci +2

    That guy's beard was epic cool! Man, what a cool guy. Love your videos Takashi! I just spent a month in japan snowboarding and learning as much japanese as I could. I tried so hard to express how much I appreciate your country and people in your language. What a great land and great people. And EPIC POW!!! JaPOWuary did not disappoint this year! :-p Otaru is also such a cool town! Loved the vibe and had many great interactions with people. So many cool mountains to explore also!

  • @adithedogg
    @adithedogg Před 3 měsíci +3

    It was a nice surprise hearing my conutry, Romania, being mentioned in your video 😁

  • @Sunabe77
    @Sunabe77 Před 3 měsíci

    This one was soo interesting. Very unique perspectives and life experiences. The last guy seemed like a real intellectual, wise, matured person. He is honestly and deeply interested to learn about being alive.

  • @chinavirus841
    @chinavirus841 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Another great video

  • @michaels8878
    @michaels8878 Před 3 měsíci

    discovered your channel several weeks ago. love it. subscribed.

  • @Marcel_Audubon
    @Marcel_Audubon Před 3 měsíci +1

    so interesting, Takashii!

  • @ernestestrada2461
    @ernestestrada2461 Před 3 měsíci +30

    As a hafu and having lived both in the United States and Japan, I understand the young woman saying depends which language she's speaking.
    When I am around Japanese or back in Japan, I switch or shift gears. I go into Japanese mode and become more patient knowing that it is expected. There are things that I cannot express in Japanese because it would be considered rude or pushing the boundary.
    When I am speaking English or around foreigners I shift gears into American mode. Because Japanese mode would be seen as being passive and unengaged.
    There are things I can express openly and show openly in America that I can never do in Japan. But there are things that are Japanese that Americans and foreigners could never understand. Lost in cultural translation.
    In the same way, there are things that I wish I could express and share with Japanese, which would be completely lost in cultural translation.
    Although I don't call it a split personality, in some ways it can feel that way. But as my fiance points out, a lot of my Japanese traits come through on my American side.
    She says I tend to be overly polite.

    • @MM-mc9ru
      @MM-mc9ru Před 3 měsíci +2

      As a hafu also I can totally relate!!! Neither my western friends nor my Japanese friends will probably ever truly understand my whole personality which is a bit sad, but at the same, people like this get to be two different persons at the same time which is kind of cool too. Definitely a unique experience 😊

    • @earlysda
      @earlysda Před 3 měsíci

      ernest, As an American who has lived in Japan a long time, I feel very, very similar. I was even told by a Japanese in Japan the other day that I was being too polite! Guess I need to work on that some more.

  • @annmartin1585
    @annmartin1585 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Love your interviews. I always get so much information on your country and what it is like on both the local and foreigner sides. I have a friend who is from Japan and hope to visit her some day in her homeland. Keep up the good work. 👍

  • @MekanikKommandoh88
    @MekanikKommandoh88 Před měsícem +2

    “Rest in peace Chandler” 😭

  • @Rumeel12708
    @Rumeel12708 Před 3 měsíci

    Love these videos!!!!! 🫰🏻

  • @jimmyhighroller5366
    @jimmyhighroller5366 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I've been having a pretty damn lousy day, but the first guy really zenned me out (or whatever you want to call it). Really appreciate it!

  • @tzdtuc-pd9yv
    @tzdtuc-pd9yv Před 3 měsíci

    Very interesting interview. The third guy is cool. Very open minded and genuine. 👍 I think the biggest barrier living in Japan is try to get over the japanese 本音と建前. It's really very hard to know what's in their mind except you are a good mind reader.

  • @jayspot8894
    @jayspot8894 Před 3 měsíci +6

    I am from San Diego so it was cool to see someone that moved here. I have a similar story to the man from Dubai, in terms of how Japanese people react to others. Last November when I was in Kyoto, I was asking back to my AirBnb and a young guy on his bike crashed about 50 feet from myself. I am pretty certain he was drunk and trying to ride home. A Japanese couple next to me looked at each other kinda in shock and it was obvious they didn't know how to react. They slowly went over to him and spoke to him. Here in California people would react with more urgency and care for someone in that type of scenario. I have told friends about that story because it was interesting seeing their reaction to the man crashing on his bike and how different it was to my natural reaction.

  • @SAKIZORRI671
    @SAKIZORRI671 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Allot of my Japanese friends who live over seas say the same about a better work/family life balance. Keep up the awesome work Takashi!

  • @yosefmichael4715
    @yosefmichael4715 Před 3 měsíci +3

    4:31 He gave such a mature and beautiful answer. A lesson for everyone in any country who believes no country is perfect and remain unhappy in their situation. You have a choice.

  • @selgeaus
    @selgeaus Před 3 měsíci +1

    I should have contacted you when I went to Japan at the end of last year - I am Japanese born but lived in Australia for 30 years and would loved to have been part of this

  • @stephaniegrady8
    @stephaniegrady8 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I really appreciate the honesty of those interviewed.

  • @MasonSoryu
    @MasonSoryu Před 3 měsíci +5

    Whenever people talk about life, they will say that work is for a better life. I quite agree with this.

  • @AnnaHans88
    @AnnaHans88 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Kudos to the first guy for his amazing English. I've read from a lot of Japanese people online how Australian accents are challenging for them to understand.

  • @ParadNorthProd
    @ParadNorthProd Před 3 měsíci +7

    I'm going to Japan for the first time in a month. I CAN'T WAIT! (Thanks for all the videos)

    • @tuberNunya
      @tuberNunya Před 23 dny

      YOU ARE GONNA LOVE IT! Try to get out of Tokyo as much as possible. Kyoto is beautiful for example if you like ancient architecture and gardens.

    • @ParadNorthProd
      @ParadNorthProd Před 23 dny

      @@tuberNunya I am already back from my trip. Loved it. Saw Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Nara.

  • @stephaniegrady8
    @stephaniegrady8 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Small talk is very American. We enjoy chatting 😊

  • @andrevillafria7670
    @andrevillafria7670 Před 3 měsíci

    LETS GO SAN DIEGO!

  • @tysonpunch2954
    @tysonpunch2954 Před 2 měsíci +4

    I’m naturalized Japanese citizen and been living in Japan for the last 25 years ! However I’m leaving Japanese with all my half Japanese kids for good , even though we have very high income and lots of assets property’s , now we are liquidating everything and moving to Europe, honestly Japan is one of the best country to visit and the worst to live in specially if you earn high income!!! Taxes is too high 😂 we have to pay 5 millions in taxes between me and my wife!!! The fact is we have to pay for the elderly people whom choose not to have kids !!!! It’s really ridiculous!!!

  • @khov
    @khov Před 3 měsíci +2

    wow its so impressive see a japonese speak with that level of fluency of the first guest

  • @catmi3068
    @catmi3068 Před 3 měsíci

    I don’t drive either, but I take public transportation to places in the state. I am planning to visit Japan next month for the first time.

  • @glorytalbott5500
    @glorytalbott5500 Před 2 měsíci +4

    What I found interesting is how those who visited certain areas sound like where they visited. it was very obvious with the Australian English speaker (he even said bloody and chill-slang). And the last girl who was in California the most said like a lot (that's what us Californians do)!

  • @RanDom-II
    @RanDom-II Před 3 měsíci +23

    When the last woman said "I can be honest with people when I speak in English" that blew me away. Anyone trying to learn Japanese, that's something they should think about, beyond the vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation - realize speaking Japanese involves self-censorship in order to be polite and fit in, but if it crosses over to dishonesty and deception, can you live with yourself. Maybe that's why some of these Japanese leave Japan.

    • @earlysda
      @earlysda Před 3 měsíci +3

      Yes, Ran, and in learnng Japanese language, I realized the same thing was happening to myself - an English personality and a Japanese one.

  • @domenico_ginny6164
    @domenico_ginny6164 Před měsícem

    Love 🇯🇵 from 🇺🇸

  • @KristenGuyDesign
    @KristenGuyDesign Před 2 měsíci +1

    Australia has poisonous everything, so no place is perfect, but I hear you on the it’s too cold in Canada for some if you don’t have the right gear, but the high winds in winter are the worst part of the winter if you’re in central Canada like in the prairies, Toronto and Vancouver are a lot milder which is why everyone wants to live there but it seems a bit more expensive to live there but maybe wages are a bit higher to help counter this. Get yourself some merino wool mesh base layers, stay off the highways during winter storms and just stay inside if the wind is too windy.

  • @smokymountain2234
    @smokymountain2234 Před 3 měsíci

    Interesting ❤and we plan to go to Japan 🇯🇵 in the future 🙏😇🥰

  • @Animesrk
    @Animesrk Před 3 měsíci

    Nice video bro

  • @TrueG9
    @TrueG9 Před 3 měsíci +22

    The guy that went to Romania, that saved someone in japan from suicide. Thats the differnce between Japan and Romania, here we care more about completly strange people, we dont let them comit it. Im happy he asimilated our kindnes for others. Im really proud of you hommie.

    • @USSAnimeNCC-
      @USSAnimeNCC- Před 3 měsíci +3

      Also the women talk about harassment on the train Japan society need to change somewhat if it want to survive it can’t continue like this the work and conformity culture is already bad enough and I blame to why the brith rate is low because people are overworked and underpaid to meet someone and have and look after and raise kids but add the suicide stuff and harassment stuff of what causing it which make it worst

    • @mujexzilla
      @mujexzilla Před 3 měsíci +1

      El a venit in Romania si eu as vrea sa plec in Japonia, m-am cam saturat de romania si femeile noastre.

    • @TrueG9
      @TrueG9 Před 3 měsíci

      @@mujexzilla sa inveti kanji si macar o japoneza de baza innainte de a face pasul

    • @KangTheDigitalNomadGlobeTreker
      @KangTheDigitalNomadGlobeTreker Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@mujexzilla please elaborate as to what is going on in Romania I have yet to travel there as I've been around just not there as much. Enlighten me with your knowledge of your country

  • @NieceyWeesey
    @NieceyWeesey Před 3 měsíci

    Takashii's English has improved so much since his first videos

  • @minervaowl8298
    @minervaowl8298 Před 3 měsíci +3

    You can hear an American accent in the last Japanese girl. That’s so cool

  • @ben-taobeneton3945
    @ben-taobeneton3945 Před 3 měsíci +4

    I find that last girl a hidden Gem. She's cute, calm, collected and aware. 💎
    But speaking in general, I can immediately tell that a Japanese person has broadened his or her perspective if they had lived outside of Japan. I can tell that their bobble has been pooped opened and that they are not limited to just Japan and Japanese culture. It's amazing to see how one can transform if one decides to experience one's borders. Amazing! 🙏

  • @detroitgagt
    @detroitgagt Před 3 měsíci

    My mans in the beginning love some Outback Steakhouse!!!!

  • @kazuyasaito8492
    @kazuyasaito8492 Před 3 měsíci

    Daam good contents brother keep it up

  • @willdasein29
    @willdasein29 Před měsícem

    ありがと

  • @raphael5259
    @raphael5259 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Welcome to Australia 🎉

  • @saxsoka
    @saxsoka Před 3 měsíci

    Nice vid.

  • @MrVpassenheim
    @MrVpassenheim Před 3 měsíci +1

    The 2nd guy (14:15) had pretty good English skills. Living in Romania/Dubai, it sounds like he really found that direction in life, because you have to be successful to work in Dubai.

  • @XE1GXG
    @XE1GXG Před 3 měsíci

    Excelente canal, fascinante ventana al mundo de Japón y la transculturalidad.

  • @Vasileski88
    @Vasileski88 Před 19 dny

    Really cool dude at 14:00.

  • @eddenoy321
    @eddenoy321 Před 3 měsíci +1

    All of them have good points about the pluses and minuses of being abroad vs. living in Japan.

  • @johnnyrockaway1082
    @johnnyrockaway1082 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Seems like people have very busy work schedules in Japan. It would be interesting to hear about what hobbies people have, how they got interested in them, and how they find time to pursue them.

    • @gordonbgraham
      @gordonbgraham Před 3 měsíci

      On average the Japanese work 40 hours per week

  • @etherdog
    @etherdog Před 3 měsíci

    Takashii, as always, an interesting video! Here is a topic I would like to know about: How do Japanese people feel about some of the big and impressive science projects and successes made by Japanese scientists? For instance, the recent precise Moon landing and other JAXA feats (the Bennu mission), and the giant underground particle detector in Kamioka, and the many Japanese Nobel Prize winners.

  • @jeromemckenna7102
    @jeromemckenna7102 Před 3 měsíci

    My wife moved from rural Minnesota to NJ and for quite a few months she didn't drive a car. Once we moved to a more rural part of NJ she began to drive again.

  • @Philbythelake
    @Philbythelake Před 3 měsíci +1

    The Aussie is strong in this one

  • @paulbrooks4395
    @paulbrooks4395 Před 3 měsíci +9

    That's right! Pursue a change if life isn't going well. Try something new and different, there are lots of places you can go and try. Money without joy is like being a zombie, alive but dead. People around the world are very accepting of different people. If you have a good attitude of fairness and kindness, you will find what you are looking for.

  • @ericastier1646
    @ericastier1646 Před 3 měsíci +2

    To all young people take it from soneone who's been through everything, the first guy gives many very correct life clues. I encourage to think about everything he has to say, this guy has excellent experience and life clarity, i predict he will turn out to have a company later in life.

  • @user-ex9lh9cb1k
    @user-ex9lh9cb1k Před 3 měsíci +17

    The first guy was probably chillaxing around before getting interviewed. Just see how comfy he felt make me want to move to Australia. lol

  • @PeterOtte
    @PeterOtte Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks!

  • @iashakezula
    @iashakezula Před 3 měsíci +15

    I like the first dude attitude. Working in a company or boss like that is like torture.I like dude #2 too, his outlook is very open. I do like to visit to the Japanese country side as he advised .Must practice Nihon-go more 😅

  • @pastense
    @pastense Před měsícem +3

    “America sounds too dangerous to me”. I don’t blame him, at all! lol

  • @fujigoko007
    @fujigoko007 Před 3 měsíci +4

    I am a Japanese who has lived for more than half a century, and the Japanese media has continued to speak ill of and belittle Japan since the 1990s.
    It's only natural that young people reject Japan and go abroad.
    On the other hand, I took care of my father and in the process learned the integrity of the Japanese system.

    • @rsmith02
      @rsmith02 Před 3 měsíci

      The number of Japanese going abroad has decreased since that time though. The lack of experience is a problem as without perspective it is hard to change what is wrong with society.

  • @kimmihuynh9213
    @kimmihuynh9213 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I think the last interviewee expressed what the young Japanese want to say. They want to open their heart but easy to express their thinking by foreign language rather than their mother language. Using mother language may make them ashamed with surrounding Japanese. In Japan, everything is nice, very comfortable, but I feel that is very suitable for whom who likes to live alone… just is my opinion…

  • @blue3559
    @blue3559 Před 3 měsíci +2

    In my opinion, It is definitely a huge challenge for a Japanese person to get used so fast to a new culture and language. Congratulations guys, and thank you Takashii for this new amazing and interesting video.