10 things that SURPRISE us about Japanese People

[@ageguyera]

I love all the extra editing in this one. So cute and funny.

[@CousinHubertRetrogaming]

What surprises me everytime i go to Japan in august is that the level of conversation for girls is limited to 3 words only: 1) when outside: 暑いー！！🥵 2) when entering a building: 涼しいー！☺️ 3) when looking at anything out of the ordinary,it could be a penguin at a zoo, a new dumpster design or a copper gutter: キャワイイー❣😍

[@MartialBachoffner]

When we went to Tokyo with my son, we were in the rush hours with our luggages. Just landed to Narita. I was feeling so guilty to be here on vacations while Japanese were coming back from work, that I didn't dare to force our way in the train. We waited six or seven trains before to board.

[@NK-ul4es]

カティーさん、こんばんは。 （英語では上手く表現出来ないので日本語でいきます） 『かわいい』は、見た目だけの表現ではないのです。 もちろん、見た目の表現で使うことが多いですが 感情的の動きを促された時の状態を可愛いと言うこともあるので、見た目が可愛くないものに対しても使うことがあります。 また、『怖い』も恐怖そのものを表す使い方の他に 『嫌い』『受けいれたくない』という意味を持って使うことがあります。 ハッキリと否定するのは、対象を傷つけるかもしれない、誰かに反感を持たれるかもしれないという可能性を排除するために『怖い』と言い換えるのです。（女子コミュニティでは、意地悪や嫌味として使われる事もあります…） 日本の話し言葉、面倒臭くてスミマセン。

[@ageguyera]

6:25 That's the cutest damn tree I've ever seen in my entire life.

[@InfamousGFox]

9:58 the german came out! Love it! Super cute!! 🖤

[@OllamhDrab]

Also, just hi, Kathy, and Director-San, I hope you're still finding brightness in the days, ....things are kind of grim here and it can be hard to remember the spring. Thanks.

[@flabbyotter9824]

I'm French and we love discussions too. Great video, stay safe all of you !

[@jewelrybag4557]

Educational and Insightful! Thank you for your content and presence.

[@吉村浩治]

Thank you Cathy. I was sometimes seri-ousness . ever day with you talking about. joy 2021/AUG/22 mid night

[@20世紀青年-t3x]

Though there may be a lot of young men in Japan who reveal that they want to marry someone, it is also true that there are many young men who are not interested in having affairs with girls (what is called "soushokukei"）or who cannot marry because of their financial problems or something. Over 10% of Japanese men never get married to anyone, while the rest of Japanese men are said to have 2 children on an average.

[@70n24]

I think "kawaii" is just a roundabout way for saying you casually like something.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

CathyCat begins to speak about religion... ...hears a voice coming from the sky. 😜😜😜

[@k0248]

4:01 escalator land 😂😂😂

[@mms-ew9jr]

Number 4 many old people in Japan REALLY like discussions, i LOVE number 7

[@reveranttangent1771]

Blood typing is also popular in Korea

[@mythiccass3837]

Well... funnily enough I actually do compliment how cute trees are... xD

[@Mecks089]

3:26 My mother would loose her shit if she heard that. Thankfully she's very ignorant about anything related to Japan.

[@aprili.3802]

I learned about argument discussions the hard way. Definitely realized my coworker in Japan was quietly upset when we disagreed about something when I thought we were just having a conversation. Whoops. We are still friends though so no worries 😄

[@xiaorishu]

Hahah, same xD I dunno my own blood type.

[@bostontracy5151]

I could comment on every 1 of those points you made, but I’m tired & I have to get up at 4:30am. That said, I’ll only mention 1 thing. I’m a man from the States across the pond & I enjoy discussions. I want to know why you feel that way about something, & I’m happy to share why I feel the way I feel about that subject. If 1 of us is unintentionally ignorant about something while we think we know enough, I’m happy to enlighten you on why my point is right or I’m happy to be enlightened by you if my point is wrong. If knowledge creates a problem, it’s not through ignorance that we can solve it. And if we can’t disagree at all, we have nothing to talk about.

[@FiveOClockTea]

Hi there, I'm from Germany like Kathy and I also love discussions. But in "business english" we learned to avoid topics like politics and religion, even though those are pretty much the German's "small talk". And I also noticed a lot of Americans don't really wanna talk about those topics. (There are exceptions of course) and I really wondered why that is, because those themes are SO important!

[@bostontracy5151]

FiveOClockTea I myself dislike politics in general, that’s why I personally don’t like to talk politics. And religion, I’m a pretty religious person, especially after what all I’ve been through, so you’re not going to change my mind. That said, if you go into a religious conversation trying to convince me that my religion is wrong, then we’ll not become friends and there’ll be no point in us talking. Religion is very personal to me, so trying to argue that my religion is false is on about the same level as insulting my Mom.

[@FiveOClockTea]

@@bostontracy5151 for me discussion isn't about convincing someone that they're wrong, but about exchanging opinions. I personally am not really religious (because I simply do not like the conduct of most western churches) but I am interested in the differences and history of how these religions came to be. So long as what you believe in doesn't interfere with my live I'm fine with it. Everyone should have the right to believe, or not believe, in whatever they want :-) But politics, well, as it is something that influences our lives and that we can influence as well I think it is important to be open to other people's point of view, and still have a level conversation about it, even when the opinions differ. maybe you'll get to know about something that you didn't before, who knows?

[@FiveOClockTea]

@@bostontracy5151 also, I'm sad to hear, that someone apparently told you, that your religion is wrong. One would think that in this day and age, especially in first world countries, people would be more open to the differences in everyone, be it believe, nationality, colour of skin or even sexuality, but I sadly also know that that is not the case... I hope you didn't take it too much to heart, not everyone is like that 🌻

[@bostontracy5151]

FiveOClockTea I acknowledge your dislike of- & disagreement w/ most churches & I respect your honesty. The most I can say, that could sort of be taken as advice, is that I don’t worship the church or the pastor; I follow God & believe what I believe is right. That’s why I’m a Nondenominational Christian, I disagree w/ various parts of most doctrines of what Christianity has become. As for politics, I didn’t say I completely abstain from any kind of political involvement; I just hate the deceit (which is exactly what politics IS, nowadays). I do a little research, remember many past actions, do a little digging, then act on my feelings/findings & vote. I just greatly dislike all the deceit & people that follow blindly & argue that I’m wrong because I DON’T follow blindly. It’s frustrating. And so many people over here think that, if you’re not the same religion, you’re wrong & it’s their duty to force you to believe like them or make you feel like s***. It can be irritating & infuriating.

[@ageguyera]

1:50 hahahahah EVERYBODY LEAVE THE PARK!!!

[@dedly9746]

Wow

[@PiratePrincessYuki]

As a little girl when I was in Japan the first time someone said Kawaii to me and I thought they meant Kauai the Hawaiian island.

[@gdon12987]

I was in Japan recently speaking to someone. Is there a Hawaiian Island called "Busu"?

[@quintrankid8045]

@@gdon12987 I did a quick search and there appears to be a place called Busu in the Solomons. I didn't find anything about a place named Busu in the Hawaiian Islands.

[@superpenguil]

@@quintrankid8045 hahaa busu is an insult.

[@quintrankid8045]

@@superpenguil Thanks. My ignorance is vast.

[@ageguyera]

Man, these line standers would LOVE amusement parks. And hate fast passes :(

[@CousinHubertRetrogaming]

And they do ! When in fujiq highland in may on a thursday, the queues where 2:30/3 hours long... Could only do 3 rides lol

[@madarauchiha9309]

面白い

[@Koranga_pahadan]

Love from india🇮🇳🇮🇳🇯🇵

[@justusfire2873]

A Earnest, Neat O Easygoing, Leadership Ability B Passionate, Creative AB Talented, Composed

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

Blood type? RED. 😊😊😊

[@aliasoma]

There is no scientific basis for a relationship between blood type and personality.

[@ParadiseDB7]

Right, personality is based on name and birthday.

[@CousinHubertRetrogaming]

Exactly, blood type is just 1 type of protein on the surface of red cells and we have manyyyyy. It is so random 🤦‍♂️

[@mythiccass3837]

Gosh, why so serious? I don't believe it either, despite my blood-type strongly corresponding to the associated personality. I think it is just a little bit of fun.

[@CousinHubertRetrogaming]

@@mythiccass3837 no problem maaaaan 👍

[@CousinHubertRetrogaming]

About religion you are mostly right about shinto and and buddhism, BUT... What is the deal with Japan and Alllll those J.W. guys everywhere in the streets?? We don't have that in France.

[@いふ-c2u]

subtitles both English and Japanese say bald and ハゲ　same meaning. l want to correct it “bold”.

[@Naheleniel]

2:00 IT'S SIREN HEAD!!!! 😲😲😲

[@Eskandaron_anbar]

💓💓💓💓

[@carloslonmoer6285]

You say they don't care about religion but they are constantly visiting temples and shrines and praying for good fortune from Kami-sama

[@Bobbylopezcreative]

lol the director is losing it. Maybe get a slider if you want to get some interesting movement.

[@hiyoristernfunkel]

I wpuld like to marry too

[@Eskandaron_anbar]

👋👋👋👋

[@bobcabot]

Which "Half" of you is German? (Mother?) and which part of Germany are you from and grew up?...

[@CousinHubertRetrogaming]

Isn't she 100%???

[@bobcabot]

@@CousinHubertRetrogaming is she????

[@CousinHubertRetrogaming]

Well she looks like 110% german .

[@bobcabot]

@@CousinHubertRetrogaming What? No way! she looks half-half perfect!

[@CousinHubertRetrogaming]

@@bobcabot have you seen her without make up?

[@kenouryios]

I don’t know my blood type either Cathy the pretty german girl 👧 I love how you say Jawpawn , so cute

[@DragoonZell]

I think the more accurate word is Kawaii

[@robertsadler1275]

Moonie Cathy Cat ! I must admit i am not sure what my blood type I am!I might be a Vampire,LOL!Moonie Cathy Cat , Is SUCH A KAWAII OVERLOADED CAT always! I think that was the leaf Poltergeist in the park you where hearing the voices too,LOL! Hey Moonie Cathy Cat,I absolutely love your videos and and credit to Ninja Cat to some much info coming from you both thank you so much I am learning a lot,I will have to say i do love the etiquette and life style in Japan and just love to watch on you tube videos but in some ways I do really i think does not give it real justice of true japan, but just the limited essence of japans life style ,being there in reality must be so different in many ways this is what i am so looking forward to and experiencing at first hand on my first ever visit!Moonie Cathy Cat and Ninja Cat all the Best and take Care Be Safe!XXXXX

[@russellschaeffler]

Oh you're in Saitama on that day?

[@Eskandaron_anbar]

👍👍👍👉👈👌👌👌

[@quintrankid8045]

I doubt that religion is not important to Japanese people, but the desire for social harmony, which you alluded to when speaking about the lack of serious discussion, means that they likely won't try to proselytize. All those temples and shrines suggest that religion is still a very important thing to Japanese.

[@Imjustacatlady]

That's more of a wishing for good vibes kinda thing. That's not really practicing a singular being or beings.

[@quintrankid8045]

@@Imjustacatlady When they wish for good vibes, who or what are those wishes directed to?

[@MrJanml]

Did someone ever dare to grope you in the crowded, silent subway and could you report about the women only trains in Japan?

[@jeffreyrusselljr7713]

I'm O-

[@roymontero4066]

One thing i disagree with: gaijin like you loves japanese culture and enjoys the freedom living there, yet you push to change their culture thru your complaint of “gender equality”….

[@Philson]

Kawaii is a religion.

[@Wolffkunst]

Without a doubt, a Beholder is such Kawaii aberration

[@いふ-c2u]

when you talk about religion, i can see a woman sitting on the bench behind you. is she a real person? i can't see her legs. i hear weird sound. you might be in another world.

[@alicep4588]

I found out that I'm A negative and will have to have anti D injection if I get pregnant.