Being Black & Giving Birth in Japan (Black in Japan)

[@jangrace3652]

Thanks everyone for all the love and messages of congratulations. We are extremely blessed and happy to finally have our second daughter here. 💕

[@adelalovesmadara4062]

Congratulations!

[@tanyawashington5472]

C-O-N-G-R-A-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-NS!! ❤️🙌🏾2GODBTG!🙌🏾❤️

[@mstexasg6243]

Blessings and congratulations!!!

[@osvaldodanett8674]

Congratulations on the newborn. In case you guys want to have a boy next, I will share with you the formula!! For real!!

[@historiqueafricaine]

congratulation God bless you

[@connectcareagency3088]

I gave birth in 2020 in Japan and I want to say before listening to everything what black women get through is honestly about the weight is a little funny but not bad. My birth and delivery was absolutely amazing with Japanese Midwives, they are so kind and tender with thw whole process and your birth plan. I wish I was still in Japan to share my experience, I'm in the states right now pregnant with my second baby and I wish I was in Japan with all of my heart. Congratulations on your lovely daughter

[@sy6369]

I am Japanese. Congratulations on the birth of your baby!🎉🎉🎉 Even Japanese obstetricians and gynecologists have different policies depending on the hospital. Some hospitals have strict calorie restrictions and poor food, so you should research reviews beforehand. But almost without exception, if you have Japanese health insurance, even if you are a foreigner, all or most of the costs of childbirth will be paid by the insurance, so you will pay practically nothing or little. Japanese people are angry because there are foreigners (people from some Asian countries) from anti-Japanese countries who abuse this system and cheat them out of their money.😡 But Japan is concerned about the decline of the country due to the declining birthrate, so people like you who are doing productive activities in Japan are very welcome. Please have lots of children and increase the population.😄👍

[@Theeoutcaste]

Bro you actually encouraging us to have more babies in Japan 🤣🤣,cool am gonna fill that place up in no time to problem 🤣🇿🇲

[@zenox5319]

My nigga is a government agent

[@hartandsoul85]

Hello, just wondering what you meant by abusing or cheating the system?

[@kemushichan]

Congratulations!!!!!!! 🥰❤️❤️ So glad you are healthy and well, mama! The whole family is beaming 🤩

[@jangrace3652]

Congratulations to you too!! 💜 Seems like we had babies around the same time! 💕

[@HobbsBhipp]

Congratulations on the new addition to your wonderful family and great job Japan. Hopefully I'll get there one day.

[@ryukisenshi3397]

congratulations on your new baby! i watched another video of a Japanese woman talk about her experience and i'm so happy to hear you had the same kindness and respect that she did.

[@khalilahd.]

Just what i need! I'm going to Japan next year! Thank you 💙

[@icyninja1718]

Please keep us updated on your journey!

[@khalilahd.]

@@icyninja1718 will do ☺️

[@Sowedintears6]

What made you decide on Japan? Is it for your career?

[@y.m.505]

So it is true, you are actually pregnant Lilah? How could you do this to me? I told you that I will not be in Snake island for more than 12 months... 😥

[@donred1693]

Congrats with your new member of our human family and much respect to Japan for their professionalism, intelligence and sense of impartiality in times like these. Canada, Europe, U.S and Australia can grab a pen and paper and take notes in hopes of making this a better world.

[@cinnamonstar808]

in the US she will be dead!! the death rate for black mother is 4th world. One of the reason why Rihanna and other black celebrities when back home to have their babies. 𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕟𝕒𝕝 𝕕𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕙 𝕣𝕒𝕥𝕖 𝕚𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕌𝕊𝔸 is insane... for a "1st world country"

[@elainesmith7512]

I'm an American, but I think it's too late for my beloved country. Too much arrogance and PRIDE among leadership and the average American.☹️😞🙏♥️

[@AalyiahJanae]

Wow I grew up in Iwakuni and Okinawa Japan because my dad was stationed out there for 6 years. So nice to have ran into this channel love the concept. Congrats on your new addition to the family❤️

[@osvaldodanett8674]

so you grew up seeing that famous kintai castle bridge

[@NzingaE1]

Congratulations on the birth of your daughter. It good to know that everything went well. Blessings to your family Ranzo and Janique 😍

[@deeb4053]

Thanks

[@ivyd5485]

Congratulations again on the birth of your new baby daughter!!! What a huge blessing. Children are a gift from God. Glad Jan had a safe and healthy pregnancy/delivery. Wishing you all the best! 💝💝💝

[@TonJravolta007]

I'm a Mexican American and I absolutely love these videos. So insightful and full of life, great humor, sincerity, and humanity. Keep up the great work y'all. Much love to you and the family! Congratulations on the baby! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@smolsnek14]

Yea, you don't belong in the country you're residing in either. lol

[@sunflowerad1778]

Congratulations on the beautiful addition to your family. Thankful that mom and baby were treated with care. I know in America, Black women giving birth can be a detrimental experience (death) because of the discriminatory treatment towards them. Many blessings towards you and your family!

[@gibson2675]

Try given birth in a black country. Standards lower than america

[@eio1971]

Wow that hospital is awesome! Food looks great! Congrats on your new daughter!!

[@prescottosegie]

This was a good video and a good discussion ranzo and janique congratulations 🎈🍾🎊 on having another daughter

[@realsweetpotatopie]

Congratulations! We just welcomed our new granddaughter as well. Thank you for sharing!

[@donthaveaname15]

This was a culture shock for my wife, who's from Japan. She expected to be in the hospital for at least 4 days, but here in the US, if you are fine and the baby is fine, it's encouraged to leave with 24hrs. My first two sons had jaundice and our 3rd was a complicated pregnancy. So we stayed at least a few days. We have our 4th due any day now and we'll see how this one will be.

[@は私です彼の名前]

US medical system is only For profit

[@NationX]

CONGRATULATIONS 🥳 And that bit about how certain hospitals will deny you if you can’t speak the language is understandable tbh. I can imagine a situation where a severe error could occur between the doctor and patient due to miscommunication, and how that could bring about litigation.

[@Phoebeknz]

Congratulations! Many happy, healthy, and safe blessings to your family 💜

[@zanxxx]

Super informative, thanks guys! Congrats on the baby.

[@mkelly4400]

Congratulations and continued blessings on the birth of your new baby 🦋💜🙌🏾

[@nekisuniverse1457]

Congratulations!!! Wonderful news. A wonderful addition for a beautiful family. May God continue to bless you. 🎉🎉🎉❤️🎉🎉🎉

[@nicoleb2604]

Congratulations to you and your family!!!

[@babeinyalague7488]

Nice channel brother and beautiful black couple !

[@purplegirl686]

Thanks so much for sharing this very unique perspective with us.

[@Athlynne]

Massive respect for giving birth in Japan, where epidurals are few and far between. I wish you health and luck!

[@vibewithtae26]

Your wife’s skin is flawless …please tell her give me tips 😭

[@anthonyr6646]

BEJ, very fun and insightful video. Janique did a wonderful job storytelling and allowing the viewer to really understand what it is like give birth in Japan. The meals are as exquisite as many have testified in the past. So glad that you and your family had a wonderful and blessed experience. Congratulations on the addition to your family. May the Lord bless you all and keep you safe in the days and years to come.

[@andrewcarmichael8683]

Congratulations (a little late. I'm just watching this)! I got my wife to the hospital in 14 minutes, which is usually a 25 minute drive. We got there at 7:24 and my son was born in 7:44! Yes I was in the room telling my wife when to push, rest, and breathing exercises

[@lukefoster6122]

Thank you BEJ for this very emotive experience!✌🏿

[@ellove370]

Congratulations family! 💐 💐 on your new addition to your family & your wife is lovely☺️

[@Cassief1]

Congratulations to you and your wife I wish you nothing but happiness for your family in Japan

[@erniemntolo]

Congratulations guys for the birth of your baby daughter! The way you talk about the whole experience is so moving and I'm so happy that you felt at home at the hospital. Oh and thanks for mentioning the fees because I was curious as to how much it all costs.

[@deeb4053]

Congratulations. You had such a blessed experience, than you for sharing this with us. I love your vision and style, much appreciation ❣️

[@MsAmani-ln3wj]

Congratulations Jan on the birth of your baby. I am new to the channel and I am really enjoying the content so far. Your union is lovely. I have a deep love for Japanese culture, mostly because of the way the women take care of themselves and how family focused they appear to be. I appreciate the way people choose to behave as ladies and gentlemen. I look forward to watching more of your content. It is definately inspiring me to consider Japan as one of my next stops. 💫

[@tiffanyjohnson7227]

When my husband and I was living in Okinawa the local obgyn provided excellent care during our appointment and it was the local Dr. That took my concerns seriously and save my life, b/c my pregnancy ended up being ectopic. That emergency appointment was approximately ( two different ultrasounds and exam)$100 usd. About 9 months later we used local IVF doctors and had an amazing experience. The were so kind, patient, and transparent during the process. The price of a full cycle of IVF cost us approx 5,000 out of pocket.

[@tiffanyjohnson7227]

@@missplainjane3905 #1 compared to the US I do think they are highly advance #2 on a scale from 1-10 I would rate all that you listed at 10 because I’ve had nothing but wonderful experience especially at local produce stands.# I find that the Okinawan people were so kind and had a peaceful demeanor. They way that they value life and their land, the island is clean! I’ve felt welcome and safe and made some really close friends that are born and raise in Oki. Three words. Safe , peace, beautiful… once living in Oki and fully embracing it once you leave there’s something about that little island that leaves a void nothing can fill . I could go on and on

[@thatteachernextdoor2422]

Congratulations on the birth of your second daughter.🥳 It sounds like you were well cared for and has a positive birthing experience in Japan. I was laughing at the head tilt. 😂

[@elainesmith7512]

Thanks for sharing this video and I'm glad your lovely wife had a good birth experience and congratulations!👍☺️♥️🙏

[@indelaxiom]

Congratulations to the family!

[@SliceofJaden]

I would just like to say Thank you for this channel I would like to plan on moving to Japan in the future and this channel gives me great insight to important perspectives to know your making a huge Difference in people lives for this ❤️

[@garyjones5608]

I want to say Congratulations to you both again Ranzo!

[@daniellewilliams7560]

Congratulations on the new baby! I love to see a beautiful couple doing inspirational things. Can’t wait to see what you do next .

[@sandragiant777]

Congratulations on the new baby girl! And may I also say that your wife has the most beautiful skin!

[@TheOfficialMorningSonder]

Congratulations on the baby 🙏❤️👑🎉

[@kaiatei]

Congratulations on he new addition to your family. Hope that all is well. Thank you also for sharing!

[@viparadisebreeze]

Congratulations to you and your family….I hope Mom and daughter is doing well 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇵🇨🇦

[@paulisaward1679]

Congratulations on your bundle of joy!🌺🌺

[@somethingelse419]

Love that we get to meet your wife. I’d love to see a playlist on her POV in Japan. I look forward to seeing more stuff on you both and your family.

[@essentialcassie]

Congrats and many blessings to you and your family! I’m so happy to hear your wife had a successful birth.

[@naeemahjs]

All praises to your family. Your wife is AWESOMENESS 🎊🌺🎉☺️CONGRATULATIONS 🎈

[@afiya3331]

Congratulations, I'm happy you had a great experience.

[@bellabridgette7178]

Congratulations! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and best wishes to your family!

[@jacquelinelewis5728]

Congratulations and God bless you both and your beautiful family.

[@lizawinslow4773]

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR FAMILY🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@RA1.0]

Congratulations to the whole family! Really happy that you and baby are OK and that your needs were met for the birth. Wishing for your family to get all the support needed during the post partum. Lots of love ❤

[@tinadiggs7456]

Congratulations Jan, Ranzo and Tiffany oñ the new baby!!! Jan looks so beautiful!!! God bless you and your family!!!

[@dewitubeX1]

congratulations to you guys for your new born, wish you blessings.

[@theastrodim]

Congratulations!!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@emmainjapan]

Nice video! And a big congratulations to you on the safe and happy delivery of your new baby girl!

[@globalismoblackman]

Congratulations Ranzo to you and your lovely wife. Happy new bundle of joy in your lives ❤️ 🙏🙏. Japan seems to be a considerate and respectful society with good health care values.

[@candyDander]

Congratulations on your new baby girl! It's so cool that you had a level of care that high! And actual time to heal in peace. Thanks for sharing so many aspects of the experience. It's different in some really nice ways. Also congrats on your labor time! That's impressive.

[@krissmgvlogs]

Congratulations. That hospital food looks lovely, I would go in there just to eat 😋

[@vickiebonds3131]

Congratulations on your newborn💕

[@nickyclayton6550]

Congrats on your daughter!

[@zd1306]

Always love this content, thank you!

[@たみえたかはし]

おめでとうございます！！！ あなたとあなたの赤ちゃんの健康を願ってます！

[@MDTrill]

Mash Shaa Allah on the new addition to your family 🥰& so happy you've had a Good experience 🌻

[@lukefoster6122]

Congratulations BEJ Family....🎉👏🙏😎🥰📸🥳🎈

[@shogoracing4294]

Congratulations to your newest addition Ranzo and fam! ❤️

[@Chocokaylarobin]

if or when i ever visit Japan yall would be the first people id ask to get a tour from thank you so much for your insight this is so amazing 💕 And congratulations on the new baby girl 💝

[@foxygtv2177]

Congrats 👏 thanks for sharing

[@jamesmut3117]

First of all congrats for bringing that bundle of joy in your family. I am always learning a lot of good stuff on your channel..

[@soyinimarcano7775]

Congratulations on the birth of your second daughter!

[@tuanas458]

Beautiful couple! Hope you have a great time in Japan!!!

[@emme2937]

Congratulations Family! 🥰

[@reneemair8515]

Congratulations! 🎊🎉🤰🏾🤱🏾

[@rochellek5327]

Congratulations you all, happy you have a healthy baby girl🎊🎉💐👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@ceejae2349]

Congratulations guys! Loving all your videos. One thing is the sound, booming and picking up of tapping on tables (previous videos). These sounds are amplified when people who are hard of hearing use head phones or other devices to hear the videos. Thanks for the content. I absolutely love Japan

[@deepchoco9]

congratulations on your new addition

[@lavineandrews8771]

Congratulations 🥳🥳🥳

[@DieezahArts]

Congratulations on the new baby, you guys! ❤️ From Martinique F.W.I.!

[@taylor_mmaaddee]

Congratulations!!! 🎉💐👼🏽

[@lynda.grace.14]

Congratulations! I have had a friend who had to blow off the Japanese weight standards as well. In addition, she refused to be induced when her baby was "overdue" but waited an additional two weeks until the contractions started naturally. I'm curious. Did you use any of the stomach girdles/wraps which support the muscles during a pregnancy? That's a Japanese thing, too.

[@jhayashi177]

American here. I have lived in Japan for over 30 years and when I was pregnant, my mother-in-law bought me the stomach wraps/girdles but I didn't wear them. *AFTER* the birth, they were expected by the midwife. Actually, they really helped reposition all my organs, and regaining my "figure" wasn't the challenge that so many other American/European women talk about.

[@lynda.grace.14]

​@@jhayashi177 Interesting. This is one practice that I think more people could get behind. Support before birth for muscles that are stretching and afterwards to assist to reposition the organs makes a great deal of sense.

[@0animalproductworld558]

Very good and blessed channel 🐇

[@maydesuyo]

I plan on giving birth in Japan but I'm also so scared about how I'd be treated if I don't get into a good hospital, I hope when the day comes I have a great experience like Janique. Congratulations on your baby girl. 🥰🥰

[@mikepipeson3638]

Congrats and blessings to you and yours!

[@Mrs.LadeyBug]

I live in Canada, and I don’t know what an NST monitor is. The one they wrap around your belly to hear the heartbeat? But it probably depends on the doctor. I had an amazing doctor who knew and understood me. I also had extremely short labours. They couldn’t get me hooked up to a monitor with my second one, nor was a doctor in the room. That is really cool that they want you to recover in hospital, and that you got truly good care (seriously WOW!) and that they took care of the baby too, when you needed rest, etc. That’s amazing. And the food looked like a 5 star restaurant! That’s incredible! Definitely not Canada’s typical hospital food. Lol! I’m curious where in CA you were at, but if you are private about that, I understand. I just found your channel today, and I love it!

[@silentnight9630]

Many congrats on the birth of your second daughter. Well done all of yous.

[@joiduarte736]

Congrats 1st off!!.. I love this channel so informative n interesting l. I’ve been a huge fan of Japanese culture since the 90s n would love to go some day great to have this kinda insight really enjoying watching keep it up 🙏🏽

[@thailee470]

Congratulations we all hope to see yall soon in person!

[@philipc3563]

Congrats. Love your videos.

[@1971gift]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! on your latest blessing!

[@lifeinthecountrysidehome]

Congratulations on your new bundle of joy. Blessings to you and your family.

[@ohworldgirl]

Congratulations, J and Ranzo! Heheh, Ranzo looks like he put on some baby weight too. You guys look great 👍 many blessings for the family 🌸💗🌸

[@ivyd5485]

I noticed that too - my husband did as well but lost quicker than I did - not fair 😅

[@Francinahinjapan]

I’m a single mom and I gave birth to my second child in Japan in 2018 ! I had amazing experience! Although there was a lot That happened ! Also I stayed in hospital for 2 weeks before the baby and after the baby !

[@blackmennewstyle]

Congratulations guys

[@cassiescotland6754]

Congratulations!!

[@sugabear9922]

Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈 guys. One Love

[@therosewebbb]

They didn’t let my husband in the labor room during the birth and that was a bummer. 😢 But the birthing was smooth… as long as you listen to and don’t question the doctor… 😬 They did not respect my wishes to EBF. They acted like my large breast made it difficult to feed baby…. They didn’t even have a celebratory birthing meal due to COVID. 😅