8 Years in Japan | Is Life Better in USA or Japan? (A Personal Review)

[@EnimsLifeinJapan]

Thank you everyone who came to the Premiere!!

[@Shima85]

Hey Daughter. It sounds like the key point of everything t you just said was, lack of cultural exposure. Americans do have that one thing over all nations: understanding everyone. Limited knowledge of the people of the world we live in boxes in nations, and the environmental thought remains trapped. When a nation lacks scouts (not spies), the moral compass loses power. Demons are prevalent in all nations today, scouts are needed to find the paths of truth and life of the true Creator. Telling the truth is mandatory not optimal for a successful functioning world. Therefore the true path to life is mandatory to unbox…I’m being repetitive I’m sleepy. 🫂👨🏾‍🍼

[@Jo.shares]

I love this. As a Baltimorean, the accent video gets me every time. But you’re absolutely right about America, and the fact that it consists of diverse ethnicities and cultures like few other countries experience. Japan’s public transportation is so much better. We can’t even get a train to go from West to East Bmore

[@Craze961]

This is the thing I love about different countries: every country has futuristic advancements and archaic ways of doing things in every way (societal, technological, etc.). So it's really a pick your poison, weigh the pros and cons, and compare to see what gauges your interest/needs more. Simply fascinating stuff!

[@Direwoof]

Yep japan perfect for me because im a introverted nerdo who hates loud rude people and loves cheap good food!

[@AnxMa]

Great videos. I was so close to visiting and working in Japan at one point myself. I had experience with Motion Capture and in late 2015 I was in contact with Capcom about the facial likeness role of Leon for the Resident Evil 2 Remake. I failed to mention I also have a voice acting background, in the end I lost the part and I can't forgive myself for wasting such an opportunity. That would've been a real dream come true to visit Japan.

[@markopolo945]

Enim, I totally agree that racism is different overseas than in the USA. When I lived in Germany and Japan years ago I was known as an American rather than a Black person. But here in America, you will be reminded every day that you're Black...😔 Btw you so remind me of Corinne Bailey Rae a little 😁

[@noripee8278]

You are right, nationality is often more important than race here. My boyfriend is 日系(nikkei Japanese descent) Brazilian. Several months ago, I met 日系 Hawaiian guy at a bar. I said to him that my boyfriend was 日系 too but he looked 100% white. That Hawaiian guy said 〝Then he must be モテる〟. I thought it’s strange that an American guy said that a Brazilian guy must be popular among girls…… I’ve seen some silly women who say 〝Do you have a foreign boyfriend❓ Wow, sugoi！American？ European？ Australian？…Ah, Brazil…😑…〟. In a language learning app I use, one Korean American guy asked us if he would face racism here because some of us hate Koreans. …But he is American for us……

[@markopolo945]

@@noripee8278 So Desu Nae ~

[@LindaMitchell]

I love this video so much. The pros and cons of living in the USA and Japan were enlightening to hear from a Black woman's perspective.

[@AllyNduwayo]

So nc

[@deejohnson4793]

Thanks for the vid! Think your positive attitude and thoughtful risk taking is bringing you success too. Stay safe!😀😀

[@EnimsLifeinJapan]

thank you so much! I really appreciate this comment. :) I'm doing my best, just one step at a time. 😊

[@deejohnson4793]

You're doing great!@@EnimsLifeinJapan

[@ganndalf202]

"if you are doing what everyone else is doing, you are going to get the same result." Perfectly said. If people are just going to hate and stereotype everyone without actively trying, they will get the results they deserve.

[@ThrashRebel]

I lived in Japan for 12 years. We moved back in 2014. Moving back to the United States was a mistake. I'm married, so this comment has nothing to do with dating, rather Japan as a nation (such as insurances, wages and other things that contribute to cost of living). My wife is on me for us to move back. Now, I need to figure out a way to get our household goods moved back.

[@alanjones4333]

Great informative video, thank you for posting 😅

[@EnimsLifeinJapan]

Thank you for being here! :D

[@MsBrooklyn11232]

I’ve watched other black female KZbinrs and they talked about their experiences in dating in Japan and for the most part they said that it is hard for them and they also said that if you are a black woman in Japan, you will be single. But you said that as a person of color, that you have to make the first move. I guess black women in Japan don’t make the first moves when it comes to dating.

[@EnimsLifeinJapan]

I took that part of the video out because it didn't match the other parts but, women often have more difficult times dating in Japan..but I'm now starting to understand a few possible reasons as to why. My biggest hypothesis is, men around the world are the ones to first approach women. In Japanese culture, especially in formal Tokyo, people are afraid of making mistakes and especially with foreigners. It's difficult to understand until you're actually here and see it, but Japanese people will be quiet or still until they're absolutely sure it's the best course of action because many others are doing that same action. For women, this can be difficult because the men don't want to make you feel awkward or embarrass themselves if you don't speak Japanese and they don't speak English. I said it a few times now, but I do see white women get approached and noticed more, but that doesn't mean it's a good thing because the men that approach them are often only interested in them for one thing. So! After living with Japanese people and understanding more about how to interact with Japanese people, I now interact with the people here differently and have been attracting more of the people that I'm interested in. I'll make a video about it. :)

[@ae5664]

​@EnimsLifeinJapan this! Cannot wait for it. I have a beautiful African friend whom I grew up with whom moved to Japan, immersed herself in the culture and really got to understand folks and is married to a Japanese man. It is possible and I agree with your statement

[@a.s.1737]

EVERYONE I know in Japan who is in the dating scene has problems. Doesn't matter the gender, sexuality or ethnicity. Many Japanese are also having problems with dating in Japan. 😂 Since I'm not there I don't understand why. But it seems to be a very broad issue.

[@KatherinCanton]

I always look forward to your vids! Yes to any topic you want to cover!😊

[@EnimsLifeinJapan]

Yay! 😊 thank you so much

[@mahalia5594]

Good to know you are from Baltimore, Maryland, I am not a Maryland native, I have lived in Ellicott city for 15 years, so I am proud to hear you are a fellow Marylander. Also to agree with your point, the opportunity to meet people of different nationalities is still one of the best things about living in USA.

[@CrusaderGabriel]

I lived there for 6 months (10 years ago) and did get to experience many things, at first newcomers think of Japan as some sort of paradise and when they get hit by reality they get disillusioned so hard they even start to hate it... And it did happen to me to some extent, but after coming back to my country to study a second career and re-experiencing the ups and downs here I came to terms with the ups and downs there and I decided I want to try one more time to live there, I'm no longer young but at least I started a good career in IT with several years experience under my belt so I definitely got something I didn't have back then and now I'm mature enough to tell what I expect from Japan and how much would be out of reach

[@carm738]

Great evaluation i enjoyed visiting japan and me and my daughter just loved the whole experience and stayed only one week.

[@dainyboy2235]

You make me want to move to another country now this is amazing!

[@kdg.2291]

Thank you so much for this video. I am doing a fictional story about a black girl who moves to Japan for college. And I'm trying to make sure I don't get anything wrong. I appreciate you sharing your experience, because it seems a lot of black people want to hear the racism and how blacks are treated poorly and honestly I would've went with the wrong info.

[@minsugamaxsalt]

Great video

[@vseyeviews8377]

I hope this video is shared by all your subscribers. It is a big difference

[@EnimsLifeinJapan]

🥲🥲🥲😖😖😭😭😭😭😭😭 Thank youuuuuuu!! You’re so sweet!

[@CollinsCorp]

You’re doing great ❤ I am very proud of you 🎉

[@salbill4484]

When I was stationed in Japan the most racism I've experienced from Japanese people was this: 1. Not being allowed in certain clubs/restaurants because it was Japanese only *2. A Japanese woman who called us the 'n" word and reveled in it - she did that because her boyfriend was a generic racist that was in the military, he taught her all that racist stuff.* 3. The whites on the ship would warn us to "be careful" because Japanese were racist against blacks... these are the same people that showed us racism on a daily basis

[@EnimsLifeinJapan]

Thank you for sharing your experience! I'm sorry you experienced that.

[@salbill4484]

@@EnimsLifeinJapan I've lived around Americans enough to expect some form of racism. Japan was simply awesome, it was so peaceful to just... just live. No one suspecting you, no one expecting vile things. It was a great experience.

[@GeorgieB1965]

I think this is why, on a given level, throughout the 20th century, Black people found it much easier to live In Europe etc than living in the US.

[@Wrekkshoppe]

Wow, you really just downplayed the VERY RACIST experience of NOT being able to enter various establishments because they're JAPANESE ONLY. That's the MOST racism you've experienced from Japanese people. That's pretty damn bad.

[@a.s.1737]

Point number one isn't racist; it's xenophobic. The same custom applies to other Asians, Whites, etc. In Kyoto, there is a district where you can only enter the establishment if you are accompanied by a person who is already a known customer of the business. So even if you are Japanese trying to enter alone you will not be let in. The American military can leave Okinawa. There's no benefit to them being there and I've heard enough disturbing stories about what they have done to the locals. The bigger issue is Americans, not racist Japanese.

[@Lukeirin]

I'm always impressed by your view on things, you're very interesting ! Everyone should be able to go on travel and experience stuff, expecially if you speak a bit of the language and make a bit of effort to get interested on the country stuff ^^

[@markbowley5780]

Easy Japan

[@lovevisitjapan]

Thanks for sharing!

[@darla218]

Thank you for sharing! You look so happy and peaceful. It has to be so hard dating nowadays. Take care and thanks again for sharing!

[@rmkookies]

It's like I REALLY want to move to south Korea or Japan to learn more about the people and the fact that I'm tired of being stuck in the US I want to experience a lot of new things and meet a lot of people.

[@vlpmontyyay9488]

So good 🔥

[@sparkle3000]

There is no place better than anyplace. It's whatever you're looking for. Everyplace you go there's going to be some type of issue rising up. I love The United States Of The America 🇺🇸 My ancestors built the foundation and fought for this country. For FREE. How would I look leaving it for others to enjoy. You can't beat the variety of food in NYC either. 😋 Let's not even talk about the Pizza Chicago. 😆 🤣 😂 I tried living there too.

[@EnimsLifeinJapan]

I agree! Wherever we go, in the end, it depends on if the person is willing to comply with the positives and negatives.

[@samanthasantana1153]

i'd love a video on how you made friends in Japan! and maybe getting their POV on when they first met you and why they friended you too for some wholesomeness :)

[@ae5664]

Wow almost 10 years! Thank you for your videos! I love your content and thank you for reminding folks to be open and learn the language ie the key. As one whom has locs, I always wonder more about haircare. Thank you again, always inspiring and just complete with your videos. Looking forward to more!

[@maxxjapan619]

I'm still on coffee number one, so my quip-fu is lacking at the moment. But, that was a really good video that also gave me a lot to think about!!!

[@EnimsLifeinJapan]

Max!! Thank you! :) I'm glad you liked it. 🥳

[@mnitram170]

Hello enim. First time subscribing to you. I'm Puerto Rican.. your beautiful woman .. wish I was in Japan lol .. have a great day .

[@Miriam-ui5pw]

I'd love to live in Japan someday.

[@cv5420]

Pretty good. I'm an American from East LA and live in Yokohama. I've had similar experiences and have some of the same perspectives about US/Japan. It's true that for Americans coming to Japan, it's extremely difficult to shake off the racist radar. I was guilty of it before (thank you American politicos/activists!). But overall, life is pretty good in Japan and I have a much better quality of life. Learning the language is a major plus for sure. What I do miss the most from home is US sports and Mexican food. Nothing like a properly made street taco and sit beside the taquero on a balmy LA evening. But I would like to add that even Americans have the habit of making people read between the lines when they talk. I've had that experience many times in the corporate world. Isn't it nice that we don't have to worry about being ripped off for going to the doctor or dentist in Japan? Or walk down the streets at night and feeling totally safe? Able to plan trips to the minute and have access to many different areas of Japan at a reasonable cost? Anyway, I'll say hello if I randomly see you around 👋

[@EnimsLifeinJapan]

I really connected with your comment-especially the “racist radar”. I hope you do run into me. If you find me near Sakuragicho area in about a month or so I may have a gift for you. 😃

[@EnimsLifeinJapan]

@@user-lg1jk5bh4z I'm sorry. I couldn't stop laughing at this comment. I could picture it so clearly. This is definitely why it's so important to learn Japanese especially if you're living here. 😅I think I'll make a video about this. Thank you!

[@dwalker6868]

Thank you for the video

[@kjames7798]

Great video 📹.

[@GizmoDeTrini]

Aye, ma! Wanna bring some of that chocolate my way?! 😂😂 Yo we need an entire video on Baltimore cat call lines. Do it for the culture, Enim!!!

[@EnimsLifeinJapan]

😂😂😂😂 for the culture!!! ::cheers::

[@MsBrooklyn11232]

I never really went on dates with men either. 😂😂😂

[@Zakuru12]

OMG you from b-more yooo!!

[@BrendenRoss-w4n]

Korean guy making all us koreans looking bad😅

[@Rocky.ロッキー]

It's a good video. Every countries have pros and cons. Where is a best countries, it's depends on the person, and their standard. Also you need know social contexts. Well, as Japanese, Japan is not good as much as weebs or patriots think, but not bad as much as haters or lefties think. That's what I'm thinking.

[@LMLification]

Finally, a level-headed Japanese person who doesn’t have a superior attitude towards other countries! After 7 years of being in Japan, along with another 4 years in another East Asian country, I have come to realize that the people who condemn foreigners and have an insular attitude do not even live up to their society’s “perfect” systems. Plus, just because a foreigner says anything remotely critic about Japan does doesn’t mean that they necessarily dislike Japan overall or hate the people. They always ask foreigners the usual mundane questions and get disappointed when they hear the truth and not a “gold star” review. Thanks again for being balanced.

[@jaetok]

Did not expect the opinion on Japanese food.

[@TenYen4796]

Mentally I have packed the bags 🛫

[@rodjjt7742]

I've stayed subscribed to you because your videos are positive. I like your perspective and how you explain things. I'm from the south and don't think I could go without Fried Chicken for that long 😂

[@EnimsLifeinJapan]

Hey! Thanks so much. Welcome :D Also, Japan has a lot of fried chicken 😂😂😂

[@Lemo_TheLemon]

I love your videos they always make me smile! But I have a small question. I've seen that sometimes when japanese people talk to eachother they bow sometimes and I was wondering when to bow or what reasons to bow for. It's a little confusing for me.😅

[@LuckyPuppylove]

Its polite, you may bow for apologizing, saying thank you, saying hello in a formal setting, etc. its sort of a movement of acknowledgement, if that makes sense.

[@bahamut7028]

Interesting stream i choose to live in Japan USA sometime my blood boil

[@saadahmad505]

I like love japan country ❤❤❤

[@dreamxr0]

2:53 was so freaking hilarious!!

[@juacoleflynn1539]

Omg I just moved to Japan three days ago. I would love to meet you!!!!

[@onocoffee]

Baltimore? Old Bay Says Hello! Just found your channel and am enjoying your perspective. I think you're on the money. I've been to Japan many times and have quite a number of Japanese friends. You can always find "racism" when you look for it. And as much as there are so many positive things about America, Racism is woven into the fabric of this society. Looking forward to more of your videos!

[@cl03cl]

omg I had no clue you're from Baltimore.

[@GamerGee]

2:17 we need that I don’t date girl again lol

[@user-wy4gb1nb8w]

I’m not living in Japan but I am Asian and I would definitely date you lol 😅

[@SnakeTheHat]

Good video but not sure why you added unrelated content throughout the video. I don't dislike and i like the idea of taking breaks when talking about deeper topics but I for a little annoyed by the end of it.

[@GamerGee]

2:40 lol. The accent.

[@minicooper2002]

Delmarva半島に住んでいますが北と南の発音は違いますね。南の方、SalisburyとRehoboth Beachもまた発音が違うし…あと人々の気質も違うかな。Comcastからのテレビの配信にしても私が住んでいる所から以北はPhillyからの番組、以南はBaltimoreからの配信。もちろんスポーツ・ファンもPhilly対Baltimoreみたいな感じです。ちなみに我が家からBaltomore空港とPhilly空港まではどちらも車で1時間で行けます。住めば都でアメリカの方がいい。余計な気を使わなくていいので気疲れとは無縁な生活です。あとDelmarva半島（小さな半島）に黒人のために創立された大学が2校あるんですよね。その1校に私は通いました…関係なかったですね。失礼しました…

[@carolmartha8449]

Nice

[@daytonchris8351]

i never heard of that before, asking us about drugs. i know maybe one in particular but all of them? that's messed up. what are we walgreens? lol

[@KikiCandy_]

What brought you to Japan to begin with?

[@wonpak4737]

I gained ten pounds after ten days in Japan this summer

[@opvjg]

Japanese Food is not necessarily super healthy, but the calories are less

[@spirituallyawoke5569]

How would you feel about an American roomateeee

[@PCs454]

I cannot find many videos about review of being 🧑🏾. i just see so many videos about 🧑🏻🧑🏿 foreigners. Can anyone share their experience of any racism or discrimination? thanks 🙏

[@EnimsLifeinJapan]

Hi! What do you mean? Are you looking for what it's like to be "Brown" in Japan? Is that what you meant?

[@PCs454]

@@EnimsLifeinJapan yes theres not much about this topic 🙏 and the main worry of staying there for me

[@jazzybee6786]

Is your name written backwards

[@wisdommasterreviews4712]

Are you a Foundational Black American...meaning do you have a long lineage in America.FBA!

[@GeorgieB1965]

General comment: I did not know that ebonics was still a thing in the US (note, I'm 58). You would figure that would be something that most people would grow out of, but I guess adulting is still not a thing for some people. Specific comment: A very enlightening and interesting video. Always cool to see someone straddle two cultures so effortlessly and with grace.

[@JB-so3ux]

You’d be surprised, some circles are trying to legitimize Ebonics academically. They refer to it as AAVE (African American Vernacular English). I think it relates to what Enim was saying about America’s weird obsession with racism, where one side sees it as improper English and the other side thinks that’s a racist idea 😵‍💫

[@Wrekkshoppe]

What the fuck are you talking about?!

[@reemnelz]

So basically shes saying America is better due to our Cultural Diversity.

[@jedelixmedia]

You so beautiful ❤

[@GamerGee]

3:44 is metoo a thing in Japan cause in the us if you’re an average guy it’s harassment if you approach someone if they don’t find attractive.

[@wingedbull1257]

How About Cooking in Japan Woman Cooking My Dinner Womannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[@ms863]

Cap

[@gumikatsu9659]

If you want to improve problems, please solve it yourself without Japan.

[@NEWYORKBOSTON-jq3ew]

we dont have images of skin color. we also do not believe such white magic . now foreigner uses word gaijin insted of white . i want you to know japanese men prefer girl rather than snob woman. what i mean is if you want to share your whole life with japanese guy i want to emphasize this they are waiting for you! there is no. difference man and woman issues in the word,i mean just go. for it, please do not make any excuses such differences you mention .