A Day in the Life Working in Marketing as a Foreigner in Japan

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks everyone! I’ll be organizing some public events here soon. If you’re in Tokyo, come visit before February is over, say you saw the video, follow Moxy’s social media, and get a drink buy-one-get-one free. If you’re abroad and can’t come yet, it would help me a lot if you could follow my office on Instagram here: instagram.com/moxytokyo/?hl=en

[@Thoosher]

You're doing amazing, love your content !!!! Sadly, i won't be able to travel to Tokyo yet, but i will visit Moxy as soon as i get there some time this or next year !!!! :DDD

[@JohnyPepperoni]

Guess it's impossible for a foreigner to work in any hospital's lab or private labs, biomedical technologist here

[@gingin21jr]

Very young hotel guest's Can I stay as an grandfather👴?

[@mic000minecraft]

Interesting video, I want to see more how the different cultures think. Even the part with the japanese ladies talking was kind of interesting lol

[@BookNerd4Music]

Ok... Tokyo looked too overwhelming for my introvert self. i was leaning towards going to Osaka later this year but now I know someone in Tokyo.... and there's a bonvoy hotel sweet! 🤣🤣

[@pfist13]

"I could make a whole series out of this." Please do! I love learning about what it's like for foreigners to work in Japan.

[@OrientalPearl]

I’ve already got some good ideas.

[@yes.6502]

I also would love this :)

[@Tconl]

@@OrientalPearl Dunno about a whole series but a couple more video's covering certain aspects would be appreciated.

[@街歩きチャンネル-o8x]

My first years in US, I was saying "I don't care." when I wanted to mean "I don't mind." Also I once said to my friend about his mother, "She looks good." when I wanted to mean "She seems nice." Your episode remined me so much of my days in the US. I enjoyed your story. Thank you.

[@OrientalPearl]

I’m glad that it brought back memories for you.

[@susannabonke8552]

Happens to all of us.

[@junior.santana]

@@susannabonke8552 In other countries too 😉😄

[@EternalQuestion]

I'm English and I live in the UK. I once had a foreign client who would often use the term 'I don't care' in emails. I realised straight away that he really meant 'I don't mind'. It was no big deal. Most native english speakers are very used to hearing non natives speaking English. We don't expect you to be absolutely perfect and that's fine, we can still understand you and mostly we'll just be impressed that you're able to speak our language. Most of us don't speak a second language ourselves, so being multilingual seems very impressive to us.

[@marcelohf6390]

@@EternalQuestion one thing I learned as a non native English speaker is to never say "what" when I don't quite understand something. I was told to say "please say again" instead. I think that the "what" really irks native speakers

[@sharadvemalanathan5236]

Thank you for uploading such uplifting content. The world really needs all the positivity it can get, and your videos are always so much fun!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you for watching. More positive videos coming!

[@brianna094]

Yesss, I totally agree!! Love the positive vibes 🧘‍♀️

[@pluviophile1988]

Very encouraging for jp learner's!!

[@extrastout1741]

So true

[@annoyingslippers]

I remember we got laughed at by students at my exchange high school in Osaka because we spoke so formally but my Japanese teacher always told us that it’s important to know how and when to use formal and casual phrases because of situations like your email! The students later asked us how often we use the word “scrumptious” because they had just learned it and we all shared a laugh at the fact that no one actually uses this word but it is fun to say. 😅

[@OrientalPearl]

This is true. Those are words you’ll only see in novels.

[@rachelcookie321]

I use it every time I watch chitty chitty bang bang and only when I watch chitty chitty bang bang lol. Truly Scrumptious, you’re truly truly scrumptious.

[@MillennialMountainMama]

I use the word scrumptious but I am a writer!

[@XxTurk3ybo1xX]

i mostly use the word scrumptious when joking about food (like acting like a pompous twat) or other forms of 'eating' and using it as a funny descriptor word

[@GiveMeCoffee]

Couldn't help thinking of Fear and Trembling by Amélie Nothomb, a novel about the author's experience working at a company in Japan. Can't wait to see this video about yours!

[@OrientalPearl]

Luckily the office is just all Japanese employees (except me). It’s an American company. We speak Japanese in the office.

[@ggvvvvvc3053]

@@OrientalPearl i wonder who's ur fev youtuber

[@purplegirl686]

Haha good comment!

[@TarynMychalMai]

And now I must go buy this novel!

[@lecongli5400]

Omfg amelie nothomb

[@beachbuzzard]

It’s so interesting to see a day in the work life in a foreign country like Japan. This are great content, you can mix your fun public interactions with these types of videos and be just fine! Don’t get too crazy over the unsubscribes, some are going to leave after a look. As long as you hold most of your subscribers? You’ll be fine. Thank you for all of the fun and informative content!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks so much! I already have a good idea for the next video.

[@stephendise7946]

It’s grim. So many automatons scurrying hither and tither so stressed and so utterly JOYLESS. No. Corporate Japan is not worth the drudgery!

[@whitewolf2767]

@@stephendise7946 I am pretty sure we can say the same thing about US, Canada and other major developed economies. So, if you don't like corporatism you can go to BANGLADESH

[@juyuvlogs4211]

I waited 2 weeks for this!! 😱❤️❤️ Thank you for making the effort to make this video! 🌻✨ Please don’t get discouraged by the your subscribing quote! You are already shining and more lovely people will come soon to support you and grow big with you! ❤️

[@OrientalPearl]

Sorry to keep you waiting. There’s a long approval process when you make a video with a big company lol

[@Astaldo711]

Some US companies could do with being a little more strict. Can't even get all my coworkers to wash their hands after using the restroom, geez! This was an awesome video, thank you! I really enjoy learning the day to day things about Japan!

[@OrientalPearl]

LMAO my dad said the same thing about his office in the US. Lol

[@xLinksDreheRx]

Well Japan too strict tho and also almost no one likes working for Japanese companies cause treatment isn't really great and extra hours are massive and mandatory. Even abroad they behave like this mostly just barely accepting foreign law

[@channahnoyb4803]

Or properly flush the toilet!

[@susannabonke8552]

@@xLinksDreheRx currently changing...

[@xLinksDreheRx]

@@susannabonke8552 beyond slow tho. Everything is changing but Japan always takes 10 times as long or even 100 times. Just compare Korea and Japan on childcare support. Korea shows how policy making is done right while Japan is instead catering to the old. But hey if y sell more diapers for adults than babies that might be what u ought to do 😂

[@garryford6439]

This was great!! I worked in Tokyo in the late 1990's with Nippon Steel and I really enjoyed the experience. Your video brought back all kinds of memories, especially the trip to work and back every day. Your very right about office culture and the does and don't and how you get trapped between North American ways and Japanese ways. Please do more about the mandatory after work socializing and the short, but fun lunch breaks.

[@OrientalPearl]

Wow, that’s so cool that you used to work in Japan too! Thanks for sharing your experience! I would love to do a video about the mandatory drinking parties in Japanese offices.

[@user-ww1or3tg1m]

would seriously love to see a series. literally just listening to what life is like and the differences between modern American and Japanese culture is so intriguing. also, missing the chinese.. but really lovely to watch any video you post.

[@OrientalPearl]

I’m thinking of ideas for the series right now 😊

[@oldbadgui3351]

Nice video! People often forget with all of the travel vloggers and multilinguals that picking up another language for work is different from casual speaking of that language! I know that I have a long way to go with the language I am working on (French). Thank you for showing us Moxy!

[@OrientalPearl]

That’s right. A big motivation for people learning another language is to go to school and work.

[@maitreloup9081]

Hey, I'm French ^^ Are you interested in a language exchange ? :p

[@bridgetnichols4255]

Love this video! You’re doing exactly what I dream of doing one day so I would love to hear more about your job and how you’ve gotten to this point. You’ve talked pretty sparingly about how you learned Japanese but you haven’t really made much content on your education or what it was like finding a job in Japan. Getting a job is a very important part of getting to live in Japan and there’s not a lot of information out there for foreigners. Your insight is perfect for me because I want to go into marketing and graphic design but also live in Japan one day! Some possible topics I’d be interested in hearing about: how you researched jobs, what getting your visa was like(I’m assuming you have a work visa?), what jobs are available to foreigners(and how competitive they are), the location of most jobs, what you do at your job(more in depth), tips for getting a job in Japan, an in depth look at your educational career that got you to where you are now, and how being a foreigner aids/hinders your work marketing for a Japanese company. I’m super excited to see what you have planned!

[@OrientalPearl]

That’s so cool that you also want to do this. I hope your dream comes true!

[@anaximenazzzz]

This was so interesting to see! As a Mexican girl, seeing this kinda business culture is a whole new grip for me. So thanks for sharing it!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for watching!

[@armandovillamizar9052]

I appreciate everyone cleaning the company, it might seem not so important. But it cultivates appreciation for your company and your surroundings, thus the reason why Japan is so clean i love it!

[@southron_d1349]

I used to commute into Melbourne and it was up to a 90 minute journey each way. Assuming something didn't go wrong with the trains. I did this for almost 30 years and my health suffered as a result. Then five years ago, I picked up part-time work much closer to home. My health is so much better. Working full-time with a crazy commute is all very well, but some things are more important.

[@OrientalPearl]

90 minutes is a loooooong way!

[@urgidover]

Yes, you are right, I spend everyday in commuting 3 hours.

[@christophertremblay7603]

I did 4 hours a day (In France “near” Paris) for two years before the covid appeared and forced us to work from home since. I’ve never been happier not spending literal days in commute each week. I’ll never accept anymore a job which doesn’t allow me to work from home whenever I want to

[@MyTravelTV-foryourheart]

I already said it before but, you will go very far and I will continue supporting you because you have a great talent in what you do and love 🍷

[@OrientalPearl]

Aww, thank you so much!

[@alessandrosonsin]

Loved this video. I am from Brazil but live in Canada. My wife is also from Brazil but her parents are Japanese. I also worked for a Japanese company in Brazil so I see a lot of similarities on the culture. Please keep the videos coming.

[@OrientalPearl]

That’s so cool? There’s a big connection between Brazil and Japan. Lots of mixed families.

[@Oktobyr]

This was super fascinating to watch in contrast to a regular touristy video. Keep it up and hope to see more of these! 頑張ってくださいね~

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you Michael. I only have 120 videos, so there will be a lot more variety coming up. I did the easy stuff first. Lol

[@melfish5442]

I'm very excited to see this video, i have always been interested in work life over there in japan, and seeing this from someone I love to watch is even more amazing!

[@OrientalPearl]

It’s a very rare video. I think you’ll love it!

[@anton_morales]

I actually like this video, wish it was longer. More of what you do, how people interact with you more and stuff like that. Keep up the good job

[@OrientalPearl]

I would love to make longer videos. The average watch time on my channel is low, people just watch for 3-4 minutes.

[@sho1763]

You're video encouraged me a lot. You said, "You're gonna be an idiot for a whilie." I totally agree with that. I learned English in the states 8 years ago, and I'm still an idiot, but that's okay. I'm foreigner just an asian. I hesitated to work in the foreign based company, but your video encouraged me so much haha thanks! I'm in the educational field, by the way, so hope I can grow international people in Japan. Wish me luck! haha

[@OrientalPearl]

I wish you the best of luck!

[@rveal242]

Always enjoy watching her videos! 👏🏾

[@eyelidman09]

Fascinating. A glimpse into literally a different world and culture: ‘Japan world.’ More please. Arigato.🙏🌞🇬🇧👊🙏

[@luciana2136]

Love coming back from school and seeing that you posted! I admire you! Knowing multiple languages is amazing! ❤️

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much Luciana. I wish you the best of luck with your studies.

[@galapagos1809]

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this concept. Yes, a series on business work culture, dos/don'ts, etc ..

[@OrientalPearl]

You already guessed my next video lol

[@kemushichan]

Great video!!! Hahaha I would totally rock out with the sanitizing gun👍👍👍

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for watching Loretta. I could see you running around blasting furniture with that sanitizing gun 😆 I’m following in your footsteps with the working in Japan KZbin videos. We could do great collab about this topic.

[@jenjenniejennifer7540]

I loved this! It is so interesting to hear about the small things (like needing to learn a different version of Japanese for office life) that make up your life there! It is also so cool that you've found what seems like a more laid back or progressive company to work for!

[@OrientalPearl]

We could go into so much detail about office language in Japan. I would love to make a series about that.

[@Mike739107]

This was great, Anming! Would definitely like to see more of these "Day in the life" type of videos about Japan.

[@OrientalPearl]

The Day in the Life videos are a lot more fun to make and easier to edit.

[@anomoly40]

Love the energy in this one.

[@toucan8898]

Looks like a really fun workday! First video of a foreigner working at a Japanese office on KZbin.

[@xoxoxalicia]

Your job seems very progressive and such a fun environment, almost casual! I love casual classy spots. Not too formal that you can be your unique personality but still be professional! Definitely seems like a great place to practice Japanese to tweak all those mistakes and for formality practice! Stumbled across your videos a couple weeks back and I absolutely love them! Especially want you to know, After your video and post last week, just keep making your content. It’s always going to be great to have and this little niche loves your vids, I promise 😉

[@OrientalPearl]

I’m glad that you found the channel recently Alicia.

[@Birthold]

progressive is almost a pejorative in America for a dysfunctional hell hole intent on purity testing everything. I suppose this being in japan it's probably not a terrible thing.

[@RachelC89]

I love these kinds of videos! So interesting to see Japanese office culture from your perspective. Would love to see more videos like this! ❤️❤️

[@KuyaArbee]

super super super super! love your videos! wow and congrats on the 500k! it was like yesterday when you were just starting! super happy to see your success and growth! you're awesome blossom

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much! I can’t wait to see where things go from here.

[@frank_vegas56]

Another awesome video! Being the new employee is always hard at the beginning. Looks like you’re definitely an asset to them. Love your content always. And Congratulations on 500k!!! Soon you’ll be at one million!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for all of your support Frank! Couldn’t have done it without you.

[@jerometsowinghuen]

Wooohooo, I can see that you reached 500K subscribers on your KZbin channel, Miss Alyssa, Stupendous effort.👏🏻😄 I am pretty sure that working in a Japanese office as a foreigner could be satisfying with an excellent opportunity to experience an international environment and pushing your abilities in new directions, even/despite English isn't the official language in Japan. 🏢

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you! So far working in an office here has been really cool. I’ve learned so much.

[@MultiMates7]

@@OrientalPearl how many hours do you work?

[@dragonmac1234]

Thanks Anming, this is a very interesting day in your working life. It's good you are in a company who tolerate the occasional mistake and allow you to learn from it, it's also good you have a short commute. Most of the jobs I've had over the years took 30-45 minutes to get to the office. You are often packed in a London Underground train so tightly you can barely move.

[@OrientalPearl]

Yeah, I think this is the best place to learn and make mistakes.

[@tray488]

Yes.

[@ocashflo]

Love it! I am so fascinated to learn the daily culture you interact in while living in Japan!!

[@OrientalPearl]

More to come soon!

[@lisaduhn184]

How awesome that you are so young and living this life. Good for you. Such a blessing to be able to experience this now. Enjoy. Blessings from So. California, Lisa

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much Lisa. It’s been a lot of fun to work overseas.

[@reggio565]

Thank you for sharing this, this is inspiring for my daughter.

[@OrientalPearl]

I’m so glad to hear that! Is she interested in working in Japan?

[@themaxwells11]

We first found this channel, with you exposing others in a sense, knowing how to speak their language, with that being said, this video is a change of pace, but it's good, great channel.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks so much. I’m glad you like the change of pace.

[@sojou.RN.]

My goodness. Keigo melted my brain when I was learning Japanese in college. I've pretty much decided that it's almost impossible to learn without being in Japan in the context of needing to use it. Amazing video, Anming! I would love to see more videos about business life in Japan!

[@OrientalPearl]

I think you’re right. To be able to practice Keigo you have to be in the workplace.

[@nataliemolina2428]

This video melted my brain my Japanese teachers never even told us there was 3 types of Keigo 😭😂

[@meryamle6270]

OMG thank you soooo much for sharing this video! I'm so glad I found your channel :)

[@emmersnext]

What a cool perspective. I just love the respect in and of the culture and all the little, but significant, nuiances.

[@lizduffy9825]

That was really neat! I'd love to see a series of work life videos! I, for one, appreciate anything you on KZbin... so no matter what, I'm Not unsubscribing🥰😘

[@lizduffy9825]

*put lol😅

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you for no subscribing lol 😊

[@Bobmrob]

Can’t wait for this!

[@OrientalPearl]

Me too! I’m excited to watch it with you.

[@detch5307]

This is really fascinating. I'm enjoying your videos more and more.

[@TeamWnKaTchO]

As much as the Japanese culture seems appealing to some extent.. being constantly afraid to offend someone sounds so bad.. I mean it's a whole different world..

[@OrientalPearl]

Most phrases are set and you just have to copy what everyone else does and you’ll be fine.

[@Loren3Akira]

Children raised in dysfunctional families with alcoholic, narcissist, or otherwise abusive parents seem to exhibit similar hypervigilance, constantly focused on the reaction of others. This dysfunctional outlook on life is taught starting in pre-school, where there is an inordinate emphasis on the "Group" -- working together, fitting in, sacrificing your individual will, and so on. Lots of rules, rules, and more rules. No flexibility for anyone that colors outside the lines. It is a great model for getting things done, achieving a safe and orderly place to live, and subjugating any trouble-makers in society, but it is also oppressive. Conformance is too often achieved through social/group pressure that resembles bullying. In my 20+ years in Japan I have rarely met individuals I did not like, but the "group" and society can exhibit mob traits that can feel callous, brutal, or even abusive to an outsider used to more individual freedom. Almost all Japanese are educated using the same curriculum and same social values/expectations, so they are often baffled by barbarians not knowing the extensive unwritten rules they are raised with.

[@BidenSUCKSS]

@@Loren3Akira thanks for your insight!

[@babablayne]

Saw your recent post about subscriber struggles. Selfishly I hope you will keep at it. I am learning Persian and one day hope to be as fluent as you are in Japanese. You inspire people, don’t give up!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks! I promise not to give up.

[@Joe.Ortega]

Congratulations on 500k 🎉🥂💐

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you for your support!

[@Joe.Ortega]

@@OrientalPearl most definitely, just keep doing what you doing and breath. All will work out in the end.

[@MidnightBlue105]

Great video! Thanks for creating it and giving us that inside look! 🙂

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for watching!

[@josephbridgforth]

I’m getting my certificate in Japanese Language and Culture and this is the sort of job I want for a little if I get the chance to live in Japan. I would love more videos about this!

[@OrientalPearl]

That would be cool if you also got a chance to try working in Japan.

[@melissad1854]

So glad to see your new video! My daughter and I signed up for Japanese lessons on Pimsleur at your recommendation! So I listen intently when you speak Japanese. Now I have to look up otsukaresama desu.

[@OrientalPearl]

That’s so awesome that you’re enjoying Pimsleur ! People say Otsukaresama desu a lot. It’s very useful.

[@Onitsutube]

see? THIS is interesting content... content that is hard to find anywhere else... so much better than "SHOCKING!!!" and "UNBELIEVABLE!!!" and "OMG did I mention it's SHOCKING!!!"... you are a fantastic person who has so much more to give than "SHOCKING!!!" videos ;o) keep up the great job ;o)

[@OrientalPearl]

I hope so. I don’t want to make those every single time.

[@chellebethel]

This is what I was talking about!! You're so right about not seeing videos about this type of content! You have so much more to offer your viewers other than, "Foreigner does XYZ to shock locals." Your content is way more intelligent and I'm so happy to see that you are doing something that you obviously enjoy. When you like what you are filming, it really shows and I'm so here for it! 🥰

[@OrientalPearl]

It’s really hard to get permission to do these videos and most of the KZbinrs with over 500k subs don’t work. They do KZbin full time.

[@chellebethel]

@@OrientalPearl we appreciate your hard work and determination! It's awesome that you were able to do this for all of us viewers. 🥰 Grade A+ content. ❤️

[@RubyDuran]

I’m looking forward to watching this! Get to see a possibility of what can be by studying Japanese 👀

[@OrientalPearl]

That’s right! This is a rare look into what it’s like to use Japanese for work.

[@DrJustininJapan]

love how you are trying new ideas and topics with your channel 👏

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks Justin! It’s always good to try new things.

[@brando6322]

I would LOVE to experience your life. You have inspired me to 1: try to learn Japanese. 2: actually visualize a future in Japan. 3: possibly start planning for this future. 🥰 thank you for your videos.

[@OrientalPearl]

I’m so happy to hear that Brandon!

[@JasonKeenanEsq]

I endorse the idea of "I could make a whole series out of this." This was a great glimpse behind the scenes! Incredible what you're doing.

[@ronin_9]

Like before watching gang checking in! I'm sure this will be another awesome video 🙏🏻

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you for liking the video. It helps a lot.

[@ronin_9]

@@OrientalPearl congratulations on 500k!

[@staceyvinson3317]

I've just recently found your channel and honestly I'm enjoying all your videos. Please keep them coming as they are sometimes funny, and extremely entertaining and I'm learning alot about Japan.

[@OrientalPearl]

That’s awesome! I’m so glad to hear that you’re enjoying them!

[@DTProtoss]

I would be interested to know how important formal education is when it comes to getting a high level job in Japan (Hear from them and what they think since I know their views are different), personally I dont have a formal education, but I managed to get a very good job in a major european bank

[@steemlenn8797]

I think in most companies formal education is highly important. I have no knowledge about job hunting, but there has to be a reason that getting into a high ranking university is so important that there are training courses for babies for the entrance exam for the kindergarden that is attached to the schools that are attached to a university. And if you want a government job you practically have to go to Keio for example.

[@sho1763]

That's really cool, I'm glad that you got good job, but it's really rare to get a high level job in Japan without a degree of high level university. It can prove and help yourself to be able to do something high level work for the entire your life. I don't know where this idea comes from, but if you wanna get a decent job in Japan, then usually people go to high level universities or pass the state examinations. I don't know what's the definiton of high level jobs for you, but if you just wanna have a decent job in Japan and love educational work, then you can become an English teacher if you have a bachelor degree. Hope my info help you.

[@MyLittleGreenHairdedMermaid]

In Japan you need a college degree, and it doesn't matter what its in, you just need one. Lots of Japanese people have a degree and end up working somewhere with totally different skills, its just the degree that matters. As a foreigner you also need your N2, the second highest Japanese language proficiency test

[@Mwoods2272]

@@MyLittleGreenHairdedMermaid Not true, A lot of foreign English teacher barely know Japanese.

[@MyLittleGreenHairdedMermaid]

@@Mwoods2272 That is a job SPECIFICALLY made for foreigners lol. What I am talking about are normal jobs that the average Japanese person has, like working in an office

[@crymanellie7098]

I like it when you mix the two languages. I only know english so this is for sure interesting to watch!

[@Mutchkin21]

I am going to have my daughter watch this as she is trying to learn Japanese.

[@OrientalPearl]

That’s so awesome. Is she interested in working in Japan?

[@Mutchkin21]

@@OrientalPearl she wants to visit and the possibilities could include doing similar to what you do. We are thinking possibly next year of going sometime. She is coming 13, so she has awhile but want to embrace her journey.

[@1218wbentrup]

This is honestly the clearest picture of Japanese life I've ever seen. Love the plug for MOXY at the end. See you next video dollface.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks so much! I’ll really glad you think so.

[@timetowatch_francois]

Very interesting to see the specific details needed to work in Japan. I’d be too afraid to make mistakes and get fired 🙁

[@OrientalPearl]

They don’t fire people very easily. But expect to get corrected a lot.

[@samuelreyes7234]

Hey! I like to watch your videos, I'm From Chile, a south american country, I really like your content, you show us a reality that so many people want to live, and I feel that is really important your content because you share us a lot of cultural diversity. So thanks for making this videos. Greetings!

[@OrientalPearl]

Sending love to Chile in the Andes!

[@whushaw]

You’re moving on up in the business world. The hotel looks great with a youthful feel to it. Now just don’t let those honorifics take you down! 😂

[@OrientalPearl]

Who knows where it will lead 😊

[@slyhatjones]

Everyone is impressed by your positive attitude, supportive and encouraging approach to promoting learning language and travel and being bold enough to talk to people from another culture, and deservedly so. But I wanted to express how impressed I am with your video skills. Over the last couple of years, I've seen a significant although sometimes subtle improvement in your editing, composition, and camera work! Your lighting is very good lately, your decisions about whether and when to add soundtrack, choices about how much time to spend in a particular scene, all are reaching a truly professional level. I'm impressed.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much! I’m really glad that you noticed the improvements in production quality. I’ve been learning a lot.

[@bubbledepp]

as a foreigner who dreams of working in japan, I'm soo happy i got to see this video and i would absolutely love to see more of these! ❤

[@OrientalPearl]

There’s hope! It is possible to get a job here in Japan if that’s what you want.

[@RespectOthers1]

Kudos to you for persisting with the gentle nudging of your boss and colleagues to make this eagerly awaited workplace video possible. You’ve only scratched the surface so hopefully this interesting video will put them at ease and allow you more accessibility in follow-up videos. :D

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks so much! I think they are up for a follow up video.

[@kairimiyu]

Maybe content about getting a job in Japan would be interesting too! My half year of job hunting experience was hell and I'm sure most Japanese think about it in a similar way 😩 Also the process itself is completely different to Germany for example. (Btw I also only just started at a Japanese company here 3 months ago! 頑張ろう❗😊)

[@OrientalPearl]

I would love to make a video about the job hunting process here for foreigners.

[@DilettanteLiving]

Finally! It is so hard to find videos about business life as a foreigner. Most of the videos I have found have been about influencer lifestyles, creating your own business, making money without being hired by a native company, and other things of that sort. I am so excited to see this! Thank you!

[@OrientalPearl]

More business videos to come. Most KZbinrs in Japan don’t work. They do KZbin full time. And Japanese companies don’t usually give permission to film like this.

[@dianbb]

I think if you worked at a "regular" Japanese office, you wouldn't have been able to film. But it's still fun to see what your job is! So jelly of your Japanese skills :)

[@ITamayo21]

I agree. I work in a traditional Japanese company and we are not allowed to film and take a photo of the office.

[@OrientalPearl]

You’re probably right. Most companies wouldn’t allow this.

[@dianbb]

That’s okay though, every country has their own rules and some are just more strict 😉

[@emilythejoyfulnomad]

ooo sounds like a great idea for a series!! excited!

[@Enlightize]

Breakfast....red bull. 😏 I love this set up though! Your job seems pretty laid back and fun! 😃Btw, I dominate at foosball. heh heh heh

[@OrientalPearl]

I challenge you to football Jasmine! Bring it on! Lol

[@Enlightize]

@@OrientalPearl You're on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Jabaltaya]

I am so appreciative about Japanese culture and society and i am really grateful for the insight you give us of everyday life and tradition that otherwise would be impossible!!! Keep up the amazing work you do! Thank you ✌️😽

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you Jason! More to come soon.

[@smalltalkissocool9534]

Very interesting! I heard that working in Japan may be stressful due to the long hours but I would like to see what the actual experience is like! Have you ever felt overworked?

[@OrientalPearl]

I think it totally depends on the company. I haven’t felt overworked, but I only just started 3 months ago.

[@smalltalkissocool9534]

@@OrientalPearl that is nice! I want to work in Japan when I get older so that is nice to know!

[@sprayburg]

@@smalltalkissocool9534 well she also makes money off the videos she makes so she makes quite a lot more than the average person that works her job

[@LeslieZaragoza]

Great video! Love your channel ♥️

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you Leslie!

[@kendrickkx]

Great video. Thank you for sharing this aspect of your life. Would love to see a series of this.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks Kendrick. I should start planning the next video.

[@watauguy]

Always enjoy life, work or play. I enjoyed the video... Carry on!

[@Rivet_Head242]

I would like to see more videos like this. Maybe you could explain to us Gaijins how we can stay in Japan for a few months or so and what are the options the country allows to foreigners.

[@OrientalPearl]

Your limit would be 3 months on a tourist visa here.

[@TeaOli]

I really enjoyed this one! It was great getting a different sort of view of a Japanese office.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for watching. It was a lot of paperwork and presentations to get permission to film this, but it was worth it.

[@MrNottocd]

I've seen other KZbinrs in Japan talking about how the molestation problem on trains is not insignificant. Perhaps as part of the business in Japan series you could address your experience. The others said it happens most often on crowded trains. You mentioned in this video about crowded trains. And others have mentioned that at least one female was so crowded that they were lifted off the floor by the compression.

[@felixli5279]

@ 09:15 of this video inside the train, U can see her sitting at a seat/bench under a pink colour sign that reads 'women only'. In major cities across Japan, seats or even entire commuter train car reserved only for female passengers has been common practice for well over a decade specifically to deal with "molestation problem".

[@Mwoods2272]

The morning rush hour is bad but the last train is the worst. The last train is usually around midnight and most people are drunk, sweaty and smell like smoke.

[@OrientalPearl]

That’s why they have the “women only trains cars”

[@MrNottocd]

@@OrientalPearl I'm aware of those. However, if this were a perfect solution, then wouldn't everyone be talking like problem solved. But, that's not the impression I'm getting. Only you can decide if the topic fits into the theme of your channel. This was just a suggestion. These are the questions I can think of off the top of my head: Do the women's cars get full forcing women into the general cars? Does every train have a women's car, or is it just certain locations and/or certain times of day when a women's car is available? Is it advisable for a family to split up?

[@Kris4kiwi]

I actually would love seeing more of this type video

[@OrientalPearl]

More coming soon.

[@DEtchells]

+10 for more vids about working in a Japanese marketing firm! (I was kinda amazed by how uncrowded the trains were. Is that because of COVID? I’ve been there many times and have almost never seen train cars that empty unless I was pretty far out from the main part of Tokyo. But it seemed they were pretty empty even close to your work location.)

[@OrientalPearl]

The first train I rode was sooooo crowded I couldn’t film it.

[@DEtchells]

@@OrientalPearl Ah - that sounds more like my experience there, other than late at night (except last train 😮) or more on the outskirts :-) What general area do you live in? (If you’re comfortable saying even approximately.) Years ago I used to stay around the south Ginza/Shimbashi area, but more of my friends and places I like to go are on the west side, so lately I like Shinjuku a lot (I know, my biz contacts tend to raise their eyebrows when I tell them I’m staying on the fringes of Kabukicho, but I like the younger more lively there :-) Also sometimes Shibuya, near the New South Gate, sometimes in Osaki, as it’s cheaper and fewer gaijin around :-) Shit, I miss Japan, neh 😢 I can’t wait till the whole COVID mess gets over with…

[@jersincl]

Thank you for your keen incite into working in Japan. Fascinating !

[@pashaw8380]

Anming I'm so proud of you and glad seeing you're happy with what you have achieved! Just please please and please find a way to keep up with your Mandarin because I don't want you to forget the language! I'm sure you don't get to use Chinese at all living in Japan but do find a way to keep up :D Keep up the good work polyglot! PS：希望你有空可以回台灣看看和玩玩~~

[@OrientalPearl]

I would have liked to use Chinese for work too, but maybe in the future.

[@OrientalPearl]

我以前在台湾新竹工作过喔。

[@pashaw8380]

@@OrientalPearl I know cuz you talked about it in one of your vids :)

[@joey888]

So interesting and insightful!

[@Kai-fo8xk]

What the hell😲. I never expected Sri Lankan in your video. I am also from Sri Lanka 😂😂. Love ya thanks for your videos 😍😍

[@OrientalPearl]

Sri Lankans seem very cool. I get along with Sachin well at work.

[@MrAmor-wh1rm]

Ive never seen a more dedicated foreigner with japanese. I mean even being fluent she still is learning new lessons on her free time

[@OrientalPearl]

Learning is a life long journey.

[@mc_fetty]

Am I the only one that thinks an office job would be fun?

[@OrientalPearl]

No, I’m with you.

[@mctavish23]

You are a breath of fresh air online. Full disclosure though, when I saw the post about the homemade R2D2, I immediately thought, "Man, I hope she has the embassy on speed dial."

[@OrientalPearl]

Ha ha, luckily it’s not my R2D2 lol

[@crisantaaguilar338]

This is very interesting. It would be cool for you to do a video of how you decided to move to Japan and what made you learn the language, it’s fascinating

[@brianoconner7645]

Very interesting 👍🏽more of that please.

[@sandysworld6729]

Thank you for taking the time out of your day to film this :)

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for watching Sandy!

[@MisadventuresOfJason]

High quality content! I loved the insight thank you Anming. It’s great to see how work is. It almost seems not so foreign from your eyes. Anyone reading this comment subscribe! Please we need this series haha. This woman has prime content you won’t get on other channels. 😄

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much Jason. I spent a lot of time learning how to improve the production quality.

[@MisadventuresOfJason]

@@OrientalPearl It shows! I appreciate the time and effort you make for us when you make the videos! 😄 I’m so excited for your next content.

[@thatwonderwoman]

I loved seeing this perspective of a foreigner in the workplace of a different country! PLEASE do more content like this showing everyday tasks like working, shopping, etc! :)

[@OrientalPearl]

I’d love to show more daily life videos.

[@Jeancsp95]

Very well produced video. I love it.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks so much! I’m getting better at using the camera equipment.

[@khay9833]

I swear by watching your videos I have learned to be a better person in more than one culture.

[@OrientalPearl]

That’s awesome!