Being Black In Japan

[@jellyfish_bubbles]

Adrienne talking about how in the black community they discourage you from stepping outside of the box is soo refreshing. I want to do vanlife and my family is soo against it because "thats not what black people do" and its soo limiting. So thank you for acknowledging that

[@thebouncingoreo]

It's so hard because our community can sometimes discourage us, tell us that that's white, or weird etc. But you only have one life, do the van life! Make it black!!

[@DieAlteistwiederda]

Tell them that this might not be what black people are doing right now but someone has to start and you want to follow your dreams without restricting yourself because of your skin color. Other people already do that enough for you.

[@neonglobe1382]

Yes we should not limit ourselves to traditionally “black” things. I remember when I was in middle school I used to love to listen to punk and indie bands and my cousins would poke fun at me because it’s “white people music”. It kind of sucks that our community likes to tie us down and unless you check all the boxes of being a “real” black person they will distance themselves from you and not be as accepting. Sometimes I was more accepted by my white peers than my black ones because of how I acted, how I dressed, and my hobbies. We should allow our people to branch out and accept them no matter how different they are from the “traditional black person”. The only thing that makes you black are your genes and history everything else such as music or food taste or hobbies should not be defined by your race but by your own choice.

[@imsotuff]

Aww yes I know that feeling for example: I’m very into Korean culture so my brother always tells me that “I think I’m Korean and express your blackness” 🙄

[@reallilnasx1459]

@@neonglobe1382 that's rather ironic because punk and rock music originates from black people

[@Rinhhhhhbhh]

Just the cats running around in the background 🐱

[@mikanmandarin]

LOL rly bothered me during editing, probably should have kicked them out 💀💀

[@Rinhhhhhbhh]

@@mikanmandarin Oh Gosh- it was quite funny though 😂😂 yeah maybe

[@SimplyFlightRBX]

@@mikanmandarin Nouuu don't abandon the kittens ;(

[@SundaiLove]

Aww thanks so much for the link mention boo. Funny timing literally just released a video about being black in Japan and mentioned you 😭😭 voodoo. Love ya boo 😘 thanks so much for shinning light on this topic.

[@miunah6591]

I’m too early but I needed this topic, being a person of color I’m very scared of visiting places where my race isn’t very popular (this may not be the best English since it’s not my first language)

[@johancitodavid]

hola fan de haikyuu aaaa

[@miunah6591]

johan colina hola ♡´･ᴗ･`♡

[@analdestroyer8000]

Bro don't worry, your English is better than most of the native english speakers I know (>u

[@johancitodavid]

@Sunoo affs ;; tsukishima mi varon

[@Algae555]

Yamaguchi 💕

[@AnimaKinz]

"Kids will stare." Remembering that time in Japan when a small child jumped on my husband's rolling suitcase and hitched a ride without him noticing. I was paying for something and turned around to find my husband laughing and the parents peeling the kid off and apologizing profusely.

[@pewpew6071]

I would’ve kidnapped cause that’s cute

[@LemonAlissa]

Love the chemistry between you guys!! Adrienne seems like an awesome friend :D

[@mikanmandarin]

She’s ok, she keeps calling my cat Alex tho so idk :/

[@LemonAlissa]

@@mikanmandarin oh yeah, that's true..... Nvm then, she seems terrible :/ I guess I can take her off your hands and become her friend instead!

[@CINNAGYALL]

this is so true 😭😭 they’re so funny together

[@rebeccabrady8356]

Teddy’s editing is 🔥🔥🔥

[@mikanmandarin]

Surprisingly good for his first time??

[@ylvabrandt6767]

Wholesome friendship alert!! 💞💞

[@Juliakrasowska]

You two are SO SO BEAUTIFUL

[@boos7435]

im mixed race and my dad is black and the amount of people who gave us funny looks or didnt want to go near us in public was really sad actually, but im grateful for adrienne sharing her experiences too and making me feel less alone

[@jj6148]

I hope they learn more about black people so they don’t feel as nervous around us lol. I hope they were doing those things out of ignorance and not hate because ignorance is fixable. I hope you feel better after what you experienced.

[@tsubakisworld5342]

I need a full uncut video of you and adrienne just hanging out cause yall are way too funny together jhdfchjsdbjsdhkd

[@reginanyirubugara4428]

Another black person to follow on KZbin i think you would like is Tomi's world! She is kind of similar to sundai love but lives in Yamaguchi prefecture!

[@keynahtahchan7610]

I mean as a black girl myself I feel like this video was needed

[@AnimeAde]

Thanks for not shying away from topics like these 😭💜

[@Aaron-TheHandsome]

7:22 is interesting 🤔.... let the highly intelligent Japanese 🇯🇵 be wary of anything potentially dangerous.... I figure their scientists will be the ones to compare the data after the covid situation.

[@OldSchoolAnni]

Adrienne is so cute and funny, please do more videos together ✨

[@mikanmandarin]

I WANNA but she goes to SCHOOL 😩😩😩😩😩 I say she quits and just joins me on the channel full time

[@thebouncingoreo]

@@mikanmandarin Not everyone can quit school and be youtube famous Mikan LOL

[@mikanmandarin]

@@thebouncingoreo don’t come for me 😳😳

[@SaraTheAlpaca]

@@mikanmandarin LMAOO I love you

[@OldSchoolAnni]

@@mikanmandarin I'll sign the petition NOW

[@愛秀樹]

Lala and Teddy are both so fricking cute😭😭My cats hiss at me, jump in the sink and when they're outside they eat worms and cockroaches like wtf😭😭😭😭😭

[@sbensbeve10yearsago3]

IMAO

[@PorcelainRabbit]

ive had bad experience w police in japan once. they literally grabbed my backpack to make me stop walking (so rude) and asked me a bunch of questions.

[@PorcelainRabbit]

@Hadeal Alzokari thsnk you, i forgot to bring my passport as well because i was just grocery shopping ;( thankfully it only happened once!

[@reewilde1300]

That’s definitely rude but that’s a lot better than in the States because over there, you have to worry about getting shot by cops.

[@kittenglitters]

@@reewilde1300 frrr

[@vee-wi8vh]

dude thank you sm for this video, i am a person of color and i need to know if japanese ppl will accept me, if i ever visit/live there in the future :o

[@vee-wi8vh]

@Keke keke yeah :/ it really does suck. i hate it sm, i wish i never had to think “will someone hate me bc of my skin tone?” but it is what it is

[@vee-wi8vh]

@Keke keke ty sm :> i hope you have a wonderful day as well

[@bbshrimp]

Adrienne is awesome for sharing her experiences and encouraging people to travel!! ✨✨✨ I hope she caught her train lolll! ....Also I haven't seen my friends in person for a real hot minute so I was just enjoying the heck out of you guys' friend chemistry aaaaah... if you guys happen to feel like filming together again, please do!

[@bobross9973]

You two are so fun together.😂 I hope to see more videos with you two together.

[@McCaffreyMelon]

Here are a couple more Black youtubers in Japan that I watch! Tomi: kzbin.info/door/py4fS4awRw4Y2YXMYgr59Qvideos (she makes vlogs about what it's like working in Japan as a teacher through the JET program) Kemushi: kzbin.info (Makes vlogs about her lifestyle in Japan and learning Japanese)

[@rilaxkumah]

Adrienne should come to next girl chat!!!♡

[@thebouncingoreo]

I agree!

[@novi_chique]

Lol the ending catch your train girl ! 😂💕

[@mikanmandarin]

I ran with her and we caught it 😂

[@Cornyco]

Ahhh sayyyy whaaat 😆I love your friendship and bringing this perspective and awareness to your viewers! Thank you cutie! 💕✨😘

[@thebouncingoreo]

This is me thanking the famous ORANGE for having me! I had so much fun not actually answering questions, eating your cake, and stealing the heart of your cats. Thx! If you have any questions please feel free to ask on my Instagram!

[@Sugarglidergirl101]

8:38 omg so relatable. I was terrified to go anywhere by myself in Japan. Luckily my boyfriend helped me once I got out of quarantine. I’ve been here SIX (6) WHOLE months and I just went to Shibuya by myself for the first time this week. (I usually only go to school and to meet up with my boyfriend by myself and that’s it😅). Still haven’t gone to a restaurant by myself (only fast food recently). I’m terrified still lol. 35:39 I don’t sleep until the sun rises too, we should be friends. (I say as I literally type this at 3:14 am lol)

[@greeneyedgirl2283]

It's so weird to think that I have watched you for years and I'm from Zimbabwe born and raised and you have a friend from here of all palaces

[@katcore2415]

Please convince her to make a KZbin channel she seems so cute and so much fun!!! 🥺💕

[@zujjbrfjgcv7325]

THEY LOOK SO PRETTY

[@aurora-l2g]

I haven’t watched the video yet, but I’m Black, so thank you for this video Mikan 💓💞💞

[@miffan9468]

my friend is black and we are planning to jo to japan when we are older and i don't care what people think ima just be like the live with my bff UvU

[@strwcherri_]

Waa I'm glad i'm not alone in the fact I want to study abroad/visit Japan. I was debating between Japan and Korea, because I want to study fashion or comic-making. This video helped alot, and was also just hilarious - someone should give you two a kawaii comedy show or something.

[@User22827]

A thank you to both of you for this great video! It's so educational, but fun at the same time. There aren't many videos about being a person of color in Japan, so I feel like this was very much needed 🙏🙏❤️.

[@thebouncingoreo]

Glad to help!

[@User22827]

@@thebouncingoreo 🙏🙏😁❤️

[@lananhvu9819]

Kemushi-chan aka Loretta makes videos for Japanese learners and also has been uploading more vlogs and talking about her everyday experiences. She’s been on yt for a while and I love her content!

[@tobisummer1571]

Girl bars are such a wonderful little sanctuary in Japan! In Fukuoka there was one that I visited and I ended up making friends with this adorable couple. I was too nervous and not confident in my speaking ability because my "friend" at the time kept laughing whenever I tried speaking Japanese and calling it "cute" and I was like... okay then... But it's definitely a very safe space and I really appreciated having a spot like that to go to and actually feel like I belonged and fit in somewhere.

[@mmaeri_]

I haven't watched the whole video but, I am black and I want to go to Japan, my sister and family keep discouraging me though 😢😳

[@Aaron-TheHandsome]

Based off of youtube videos, I'd say AVOID korea at least. Japan, prob just visit the cosmopolitan modern areas, kind of like the USA, avoid the rural/hillbilly areas lol😂😎✌🏽

[@mmaeri_]

@@Aaron-TheHandsome I don't really want to go to Korea but my cousin does

[@mmaeri_]

@@Aaron-TheHandsome thx

[@me9981]

Have they been to Japan and Korea? If they never visited and LIVED there for some time they should not talk about it because they don't have any experience...

[@kkuudandere]

@@Aaron-TheHandsome idk, as a black person literally living in Korea (and not even in Seoul), I'm mostly having a great time🤷🏾‍♀️

[@renee4459]

"first of all, I'm not 5'1 I'm 5'3....."

[@mikanmandarin]

ITS AN IMPORTANT DISTINCTION

[@Aaron-TheHandsome]

@@mikanmandarin I, as well, am not an exact inch height, 5' 10 & 1/2" or 3/4" based upon posture, thank you very much😏😂👍🏽🙋🏽‍♂️😎✌🏽

[@renee4459]

umm i would just like to say that i was making a nicki minaj reference in case it was unbeknownst 💀

[@moe.mylove]

Teddy is so cute! 😭💖

[@mikanmandarin]

More of him soon!!💕

[@lolsuperlol11]

I really love the relationship you have with your friends and I want that kind of energy in my group

[@abbeyhall4624]

I love Adrienne's reaction to her first isolation time going to the combini...very good.

[@DieAlteistwiederda]

Kids will even stare at me here in Germany when I'm German myself just because of the way I dress and my hair color. Unless they are rude them looking is really just what kids do and how they learn things. I wouldn't take it too personal especially not if you are in a foreign country that is very homogenous and you look very different than every citizen there. If the kids are rude you can try to tell them off or educate them of course, not sure how accepted it is to interact with kids in that way in Japan but here in Germany it's mostly fine to "parent" strangers kids if you see them doing something they shouldn't.

[@Mixedpixie]

Hey! I love this video, I a black person in Sweden and I am going next year to Japan and wait until I am there!

[@leone268]

What a beautiful way to make everyone feel welcome in Japan. Thanks Mikan and Adrienne! I hope she continues to be a guest on your channel!

[@saraimontserratvazquezlope786]

Ok but her laughing face is so freaking cuteee🥺🥺❤️

[@konfused_kookie2872]

Omggg Sundai yassss I love watching her channel!😆💗

[@etherdog]

There is a whole channel devoted to Black in Japan that is really good. Don't forget Loretta;s channel at Kemuschichan and Boomlore. She's probably one of the smartest people in Japan! Adrienne is such a natural actress! Really keen insights from your discussion, and Americans should realize that their wealth is based on the labor of enslaved Black people. I don't blame Adrienne for saying that she won't go back to the US.

[@lilyrose4571]

i saw a video where someone explained that they don't like siting next to foreigners because in their mind we are super friendly and will talk with everybody and do small talk and they don't want to go through that so they avoid being next to you so they don't risk you asking them questions or them having to use their broken English and your broken Japanese

[@yuelily]

interesting, never thought about it from this perspective

[@wuckinfeirdo]

Adri’s energy is everything.

[@AmarisStoker]

I went to Japan with my sister. She has always been the pretty one, and when we were at a kimono rental, the ladies legit only complimented how pretty and cute she is right in front of me 😭😭 Like okay I get it I'm ugly but do you have to rub it in my face like that 😭 Other than that, I never experienced anything bad while I was there and I'm 104% sure I want to come back.

[@shawnabattle122]

No You're beautiful.

[@AmarisStoker]

@@shawnabattle122 thank you

[@ririyah35]

hey you are beautiful 🥺

[@wendyangelicahernandezpaez691]

@@shawnabattle122 where are you from?

[@Ally-kv3om]

how insecure do you have to be to get so upset about someone else getting compliments

[@Ali_delightful]

I love your friendship!! It's so nice to see my favorite youtubers with people who look like me. I've lived in Japan twice and each time they just seemed like they didn't care. xD Everyone just wanted to get to work/go home. My second day in japan (in Kichijoji) I was stopped for my passport. My friend was also checked for drugs - whose complexion was also darker.

[@Mingistoes127]

I live in a Caribbean island called Puerto Rico which is part of Latin America that is owned by the United States and we don’t speak English here we speak Spanish but I will admit that when I see foreigners I do look at them out of curiosity especially when I see Asians because it’s so rare btw love the video very educational 💗

[@Joopis]

I remember Rachel and Jun did a great video on different people being black in Japan if anyone wants to check that out as well!!

[@soyamiIk]

im always early! 💗💗 i always wait for that notification that says ‘Mikan みかん’ i click on it faster than how emilia raps

[@ginawilkolak7492]

Your friend is so cute and funny! I live in the States and boy we as women really do assume malicious intent for every interaction. I felt 100% safe in Japan!

[@Waeva777]

When I went to Japan I was so nervous about being there that I didn't even look at anyone else to see if they were staring, I also barely ate for the the 9 days I was there cause I was scared of restaurants even mcdonalds lol . The only time I spoke to a Japanese person was when i met some older women in the bathroom of the hostel I was staying at and they really wanted to talk to me but I didn't speak Japanese and they didn't speak English, ive never wanted to be able to speak it as badly as that time cause they were so nice even tho there was a language barrier. I did braids before I left the UK but they started looking straggly by the 5th day so I had to take them out, that made me self conscious cause everyone always looked so put together in tokyo. Love that you shouted out some black ceators in this video too!

[@zinebyallahbye8421]

Bruh i was smiling through the whole video 😂, pls do make more videos together you energy is immaculate 😅😂

[@aishakare_]

I literally started tearing up @ 27:51 because that statement means so much to me 🥺 after so much collective pain, we deserve to live our lives fully without fear! Tysm Adrienne 💕

[@Zvromi]

As someone who has Asian and black this will help me a lot :D

[@sisterbeautyful]

loved knowing you

[@abbypal7283]

such a great video! I enjoyed it very much💕 podcast with you two would be so fun💕

[@kingflorain8680]

pleasee make skits together y'all are the funniest love it!

[@hiii3878]

mikan u look so pretty in this video pure sobbing xxxxx

[@haylee7951]

I’m VERY OFTEN sad to be from America. I wanna move to Canada actually

[@helantopia]

I love how giggly you two were in this video, it made me feel like I was hanging out with my friends 💕

[@kjriqiri6187]

in ireland its like the opposite if u come out dressed fancy u look weirder lol

[@shiopiii]

adrienne's laugh is just amazing 👍

[@rottenrafflesia]

That ending! new sub from Stan's channel. also yay for people who read wikipedia a lot!

[@Niconicoshizuko]

I was gonna mention the paper pat! Love him

[@missmatchablossom]

You both are such a vibe💖I love it, and I'm here for it. I'm glad you did this video and it was really good to see and hear this while enjoying everything of the vibe

[@ivanas442]

Fun video! I thought this would be helpful for complexion products: "Recently in Korea a black owned K-Beauty brand was launched called "Dr. Gio Cosmetics" she makes cushion foundations (They have an interview w/ the owner on Asian Boss)* !!" I'm not sure how much shipping would be to Japan. *this is from another video I commented on

[@kitty5441]

I WAS ABT TO RECOMMEND SUNDAI CVSKCKKS

[@xwash2406]

Y'ALL ARE SUCH VIBES OMG

[@cameronlovescoasters]

Thank you so much for speaking up on these issues a queen as always 🌟

[@leabobeia]

thank you for posting this, i really needed it!

[@maiafielding4290]

Please do more videos together! Your friendship is so fun

[@erisladris9243]

I hope Adrienne caught the train and got home safely

[@cosmicvic.]

I just looked up the prices for shea moisture on jp amazon and some are literally 2780¥😭😭

[@sumemohmad5584]

I need more vina and adrienne content

[@momo_sims]

You two are so funny together! I hope we get to see Adrienne more if she enjoyed this :)

[@97LifeMelody]

This was so fun!! Adrienne is so lovely and charming ❤

[@KittyWhite38]

her laugh is amazing I love hearing it lol

[@Rebel_Vamp1r3]

I have had strangers approach me just to touch my hair (which is type 3 curls,) before and one of the times was in London in a concert and I'm constantly asked if it's a perm or they directly assume it is, it doesn't bother me anymore but it can get annoying

[@DivinityFallen]

I love seeing how nice your friendship is 💜💜

[@topazst.honore972]

This hairstyle really suits you, Mikan!! 🌸💕

[@SelinaCallisto]

can u both please start a podcast show together? I love this video 😂🤍

[@sigiwalla]

That sounds very enjoyable, I would 1000% listen to it!!

[@AngeDeJmusic]

I hope she made the last train. o.o; Also omg she is so pretty and funny~!

[@user-ky7ee1bw3b]

I love your chemistry together 🥰 And Adriennes laugh is so adorable 😍 And sadly I’m not surprised about your experiences with BM. Same here in Germany.

[@Tamochi88]

Adrienne is incredible! She's so damn funny 💜

[@duchesssswan5637]

I'm Zimbabwean and I wanna go to Japan too

[@pessymt]

it was fun🙏 I don't think there are many people who avoid it just because they are foreigners.People who are noisy or don't wear masks are hated.The same goes for Japanese. We welcome you as long as you keep your manners☺️ Enjoy Japan!

[@inkz0]

HI mikan!! Thank for this now im ready for anything when i go to japan!!💜

[@arlet9788]

y'all are so funny! i hope you can make more videos together

[@sweet_tea2989]

Japan and America are so different I think. I wore a shark onse to a boba shop and I got zero weird stares and a LOT of complements. (I'm in America)

[@klimp856]

With the kids staring at you thing (Me being from America in America) They would stare at me even if we were friends. tbh I stared at them as well lol

[@hillmidget1326]

Getting mad glory vibes from slice and rice when she flipped back kn the bed laughing XD

[@maitri_negi]

I wanted Adrian's "hi guys I'm mikan"

[@mmaeri_]

Adrienne*

[@thebouncingoreo]

So did I, I can't believe she left it out I'm genius :(

[@mikanmandarin]

@@thebouncingoreo YOU DIDNT SAY IT ON CAMERA LMAOOOO JUST ON UR PHONE god

[@Dee1234td]

This was so wholesome 😭 I love you guys sm!

[@Raszero]

Y'all have a good dynamic, fun and informative video 😊

[@mariamlikokeli]

We need more videos of you two together🤧💕

[@juliusgautier2248]

Friendship goals