Being The Only Black Girl at a Japanese Elementary School (Black in Japan)

[@Lime22xx]

I'm absolutely THRILLED you kept her face off of the video. This is good parenting. All the best to your family! Great interview!

[@ellove370]

@Lime22 I agree!!!! 💕

[@jacquesthebeux7212]

Agreed. Way to protect her identity in a world where parents LOVE posting their kids all over the internet

[@RDCFemmes]

Don't think it is bad parenting, it's how they chose to do it and that's all there is to it.

[@whyugotnocase]

It would be wonderful to know if the host kept his daughter’s image off camera for a reason specific Japanese culture and/or her experience in that society

[@selectivegrey1255]

Agreed, thats a good move, respectful & future savy...

[@TM-ft5zc]

OMG she's a total gem! I respect you that you respect her privacy also. Beautiful family!!!!

[@stephenaitcheson6626]

Learning Japanese at a young age and having a broad life perspective, without having to conform to any cultural constraints that Japanese society will typically impose . All their powers and none of their weaknesses!!💥💥..... This is a 4-D chess move, Ranzo. Bless up and salute mi G.✊

[@bonniecurrie4906]

My friends who are Black Americans, but were born and grew up in Japan, had a culture shock when they moved to the U.S. as teenagers. They strongly felt and believed they were Japanese first! Their color came second. As far as they were concerned, their homeland was Japan.

[@zioebog]

If they were raised in Japan with Japanese values, they will be much better off than their peers born and raised in the USA!

[@pareeshaslaughter6798]

What does that mean? Because alot of black people in America are shooting down other black people in society to fit in or make society feel more accepting of them.....that's what that sounds like to me

[@ldntipton]

She’s such an intelligent child! Really excited to see more of the family ❤️

[@YouNeverKnowWhoIsWatching]

Oh why my heart completely *MELTED* when she started reading in Japanese. 😍

[@CLOWNBOT00]

I hope she has a good time and everything goes well for her. High school may be a bit challenging, yet, it shouldn't be. My advice: do not let strangers mess with her hair.

[@LindaWisdomphotography]

Facts!

[@benbunyip]

Thanks BEJ! I’m a white guy in Japan 27 years. I’ve seen some good videos here!

[@Kuroobi5]

BEAUTIFUL 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 she is so fluent!!! I’m proud of her. Thanks for sharing your family with us 🥰

[@christellen3077]

She is very intelligent, very thoughtful. I feel still that as a child she does not dare to speak about her difficulties blending in to not disappoint her parents. She doesn't want to worry them. Yet I feel that she is strong willed and very resilient. Whatever happens she will remain strong and courageous. Amen in Jesus Name 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@danphoenix1698]

She's so sweet and smart, thanks alot for sharing this

[@1johpo]

Aww I’m about to have my first kid, a daughter, in 10 weeks from today and this just makes me EVEN MORE excited about it! I’m glad your daughter is enjoying school for the most part out there though! I know kids can be cruel to other kids that look different than them sometimes so I pray that your daughter continues to be treated fairly and equally! I have a cousin who has two daughters out in Japan, a 4 year old and a 1 year old, and I’m DEFINITELY showing him this video ASAP! Keep it up BEJ!

[@khiclark31]

Congrats on your 1st child 👶

[@1johpo]

@@khiclark31 Aww thanks so much Khi!

[@MooNLight21400]

Tiffany sounds so sweet 💕 And her Japanese sounds WAY better than mines👏🏾❤️

[@CamilleClarke]

As someone who wants to move to Japan with her black son this is a gem

[@lindae7013]

Awesome, it’s always great to know another language.

[@triple_gem_shining]

You must be so proud of her! She's gunna do great things!

[@ms.fortune2957]

I have Japanese friends I love and miss very dearly. Very good hearted, loving and supportive! Thanks for Sharing this! This was a very smart out of the box move you and your wife made for your family.

[@kimmixerxs]

Ranzo, your daughter Tiffany is so intelligent. It was such a delight and pleasure to hear her views on being a school girl in Japan 👍🏾🙏🏾👍🏾

[@I.AmLove]

Omg😍 listening to her read in Japanese was the best!❤ My daughter is 8 so I worry how she will adjust moving from the US to japan. Tiffany reminds me so much of my daughter so hearing her expressing her thoughts is so comforting. My daughter goes to a predominantly Caucasian school and the kids kept asking about and touching her hair (we have locs) so it’s interesting to know that Tiffany experienced the same and that this will probably be a “thing” no matter the location. Even still, this lets me know that kids can thrive in whatever environment especially where love is abundant. You are doing an excellent job with her and I love how well you conducted this interview. Thank you so much for sharing❤ I hope we can be blessed with an update as time goes on to show how well Tiffany is progressing 🙏🏾 best wishes!

[@philipc3563]

Great interview!!! You are a great father and you have a very bright daughter who will hopefully look back at her formative years in Japan with pride and an enriched perspective. All the best to your family and thank you for sharing your Japan experiences.

[@IceQueenSW]

😆 Shes totally getting accustomed to the culture. She speaks like a Japanese person with the vagueness and double negatives lol You were trying so hard to get specifics out of her. A very smart little girl you have there. I look forward to seeing how her language skills develop. Her Japanese is already better than mine.

[@shawnise311]

Hearing her read in Japanese meant so much to me. I’m so sleepy I don’t have the energy to express it all. She’s so articulate. You and her mother are amazing parents. Thank you for sharing

[@kylerhamilton6676]

Wow your daughter is such a ball of light and super intelligent! Tell her I said thank you so much for sharing!

[@gennyb4055]

Such a precious little one. I am a school counselor for grades k-2 so I was loving her little thought process. I am planning to move to Japan after mine graduates HS or sooner if I find work but hearing all the positive feedback is great- Thanks again Ranzo

[@heycyd3]

I really love this. Thank you Tiffany for sharing your experience with us! Such a fantastic girl 😊

[@PurplePaisleyPlanner]

Thanks!

[@NayvieNoir]

“Kanji is as easy as hiragana to me” I, a 25 year old black woman: exhausted sobbing

[@PurplePaisleyPlanner]

Omg....where did the years go? I remember her at 3 years old. Growing up so fast and she's speaking Japanese I just love that. She is learning so much living in Japan. Ranzo and J you're both the best.😃✨✨

[@smiggee]

The best part of this is you will have this interview to compare later as she ages through the Japanese school system. I hope you continue to interview her each year because her progress with the Japanese language after 3 years is impressive. Ode to be that age again and have this opportunity to learn another culture and language. I say this to all parents if you're able to raise your child like this, do it without question. The benefits she will reap later in life will be so great.

[@MsKismetNoRegrets]

I admired how much he was still so tuned into as if ready to learn something new from his daughter! All the best to this beautiful little girl and the entire family 🙏🏽❤️

[@Seachange01120]

I so enjoyed hearing Tiffany's personal account of school in Japan. Thank you for sharing!

[@Trakusenpai]

She sounded so cute. I'm glad she's doing well and I'm happy for her. I pray for her continued success. Look after her, Ranzo!

[@NationX]

Ahhh my heart just melted 😭❤️ She’s so cuuuteeee. Reminds me of my little sister when she was her age As a black American I have to say I’m envious of anyone who can speak more than just their native tongue, so seeing this brings a huge smile to my face 😊 She also seems really mature and intelligent for her age! I also highly respect that you kept her face out of view as to protect your child’s privacy. I wish more parents did that with public videos of their children 👍🏾

[@xenawarriorkween3274]

She’s so precious! She sounds so much like her mom. Adorable 😍😍😍

[@raytheo4258]

She’s adorable and smart

[@scentfulbubbles]

OMG she is so precious, I love that she will be bilingual. I started learning Korean in my 40's and I wish I had taken an interest when I was younger. Keep up the good work. I enjoy watching your videos.

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

As Tiffany grows and continues having experiences in Japan, it would be a great idea to get her into journaling, and do that NOW. Not only is a journal a great place to safely write your feelings, but it also is helpful in remembering. And who knows? Maybe one day, it will be the basis of her book!! 🤗

[@parakellend]

your daughter seems really cute!! im glad you and your wife are giving her a great experience growing up, best of luck to her in the future!

[@mointokyo]

Totally enjoyed hearing your daughter's perspective!

[@KathyakaNina]

Great video brother, I am glad that you’re keeping your daughter’s privacy which is a really good thing and I wish some parents do that when it comes to having the kids on the screen as a young age. I pray that the light of the Lord will shine upon her at school and protect her from any harm and that she continues to have a great time at school even in the hard days, God s with her through it all

[@raymondwalker2048]

This was an awesome interview from a refreshing perpective. Great job Tiffany.

[@ivyd5485]

Wow what a smart and resilient little girl! She has very high awareness and communication skills for her age. God job mom and dad 👏👏👏👏👏

[@lizawinslow4773]

Excellent!!! Definitely encouraged to have bring my family to Japan to experience a different culture. I believe children thrive well in positive environments🌈

[@legendarymajin9670]

It’s always nice to get a younger persons perspective. It shows how genuine and pure we all are until hate is taught. It’ll probably never happen but Awich’s daughter(Toyomi) I think would have an interesting story to tell. Being half black, knowing what happened to her father, and how living in Japan May or may not have been better for her.

[@taylor_mmaaddee]

Tiffany was so cute and she speaks very well. I know you are both proud of her.

[@daiakunin]

Your daughter is adorable! Her Japanese is impressive! She's truly bilingual. It's amazing how kids can pick up a language.

[@vinceprice4089]

This child is extraordinary. Such wisdom and intelligence expressed at such a young age. TIffany has been raised in a household that is full of love which is very evident here. What a wonderful child and parents.

[@JAHLEADINI]

Appreciated sharing your experience!!! Stay well blessed Family 🙏

[@MikhaelWebb]

I think this is my favorite BEJ interview yet, great job Tiffany!

[@thecrazyToolfan]

This is the video we need, can't wait to see a follow up on this next year, the year after and the year after and so on..

[@alaenamcdonald1877]

Fascinating! I find it it interesting she succinctly described her experience with what already seems a Japanese cultural tendency to avoid elaborating on issues she experienced which were challenging for her, almost a sort of privacy. And the apparent ubiquity of a compulsion to infringe on personal boundaries by touching the hair of someone who is Black! This will be a challenging but fantastic experience for Tiffany!

[@felixrey4897]

She is wonderful. You are a great parent. I love the video.

[@SR-ye5ye]

That is so cool ! And the dialogue between you two is so cute, it feels mature and at the same time very father/daughter ✨

[@SuperFoodParents]

One of my daughters saw this and says we should have had her in Japan😊💕Tiffany is ready for the world already

[@creativepicnl]

Such a bright little girl. It’s good to hear that her experience is good. I think that she also picks up a lot of wisdom and experience coming from her parents whether subliminally or direct. Her ability to adapt and accept her situation is brilliant. Writing her teacher to me, is a great way to show that her issues are realistic and also a learning situation for the teacher.

[@Killngo]

You are a great dad! Good video, thanks to both of you😄

[@chocolatequeen5953]

It seems like your daughter ,is excelling and doing well in school ! I wish her nothing but success !

[@Kudi-Chan]

WOOOOW YOU MUST BE SO PROUD 👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾 you and your wife are amazing parents!!!

[@suhocidal]

What a lovely, bright, brilliant child

[@triple_gem_shining]

Awesome hearing what she has to say!!! Thanks a ton! Love your channel

[@busymike]

Questions: 1. How do you keep Tiffany in tune with her blackness? Do you introduce her to other black children in Japan? Let her listen to reggae music or hiphop? Watch black shows and films? 2. Do you and Janique think Japan is a good place for a black family to spend the rest of their lives? 3. What are some parts of Japan you would like to see that you haven't seen already? 4. Despite there not being a mask mandate in Japan, many Japanese people still wear masks in public. Do you wear masks as well, or are you guys over it at this point? 5. Has the Japanese healthcare system treated you well? What is healthcare in Japan like? 6. How many years have you all been studying Japanese, and how good are you? 7. Does Tiffany have any desire to see what the world is like outside of Japan? 8. Do you attend Church in Japan, if so what has that experience been like? 9. If you had another kid in Japan, would they be considered Japanese by Japan? If not, what would they be? 10. Do you have any desire to relinquish your current citizenships and become a Japanese citizen?

[@PHANKS987]

He has a lot of videos, watch them and you'll find the answer to many of these. Sounds like he doesn't fear his kid going to school or the store and getting killed by a mass murderer, the police or because she's black.

[@busymike]

^ I’m sure I’ve watched more of his videos than you have, so don’t get smart with me. Most of the videos on this channel are not about him. Even if he answered some of them in random livestreams or whatever, people who are new to the channel haven’t seen them. Why not ask your own “original” questions instead of being annoying on my post?

[@PHANKS987]

@@busymike "Most of the videos on this channel are not about him" Most of his videos are about the Black Experience in Japan (or Asia), it's not a stretch to imagine his experiences are similar. But you already know that because you've seen more of his videos than I have. PS - comment on a public board, you'll get public comments.

[@DieezahArts]

Reaggae and Hip-hop... Thanks for keeping the clichés alive, I guess... Since there isn't more to black cultures and music genres (sarcasm) than these two things many non black people worldwide already think we're restricted to... 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@AB-cj8fl]

What is "Blackness"? Asking for a friend.

[@MrLorenzoVids]

Beautiful family sir. Your daughter loves you and looks up to you!

[@destinybabb9862]

Blessings Lil Lady. You are very articulate. Kudos to a heartwarming 🎥 of dad & his daughter.💕🥰

[@Lostwithinmyself]

So intelligent! She is able to express herself and her thoughts so well!

[@aspebb]

The way this gentleman looks at his daughter absolutely melts my heart.

[@khiclark31]

Such a sweetie thank you both for this video. I hope school goes well for her.

[@matthewhodge641]

You and your wife seem very involved in your daughter’s life. The way you handled kids bothering her was great. I’m sure it helps her knowing you have her back.

[@thackett7165]

She is amazing! To be young, Black and gifted! Experiencing the world at 7 - bilingually!

[@DieezahArts]

As I'm considering that type of move for my two kids and myself, this video is really something wonderful to watch. You've got a bright kid! Props to you for keeping her face off of KZbin. Too many parents either exploit their kids cute faces online or expose them carelessly at a very young age for no valid reason. The world can be a scary place. Better safe than sorry! I love how she didn't mind sharing her thoughts. Un grand merci à elle ! (That's French for great thanks to her...)

[@westindiangurlie]

Wow! She is very brave and resilient.

[@KshipsinKchups]

Tiffany is so intelligent ♥️♥️

[@LimingLyn]

Ronzo, this was wonderful hearing a child's viewpoint and her reading and pronunciation was great. I commend you for _choosing the public school system as she will get a better induction into the culture. Since she has only been to school in Japan, she don't have any comparison so she gave an honest reply. She has pickup a few mannerism, such as the 'humm', a slight accent. If both languages were spoken equally at home her language would be greatly improved. Do parents usually have meetings when there's an ussue? I truly comment both you and your wife for keep her face off KZbin. My son and his wife (Japanese) chose to send my grandkids to public school as it's 2 blocks (5min walk) from the house and better for them as the International school commuting is 2 trains and 15vmin walk. Thank you for the video and special Arigato to Miss Tiffany.

[@ellove370]

Yes, she has developed a slight accent, she's sweet💕but to be the "only" can't be easy.😒

[@solomon7981]

BEAUTIFUL! parenting an intelligent and cool child .All the credit goes to the parents.Congratulations!

[@kingace6186]

I just have to say this. I am super jealous of your daughter's Japanese-speaking skills. She makes me what to give learning Japanese my best.

[@dw7312]

Hearing her speak Japanese is too cute!

[@41mortiz]

Thats cool, being bilingual is always a benefit, especially learning the language since young

[@TheOneKeyToLife]

Such a wholesome video ❤️

[@Man4Real.]

I'm about to submit my interview to be an English teacher out there and this video was amazing as all of your other videos brother, Arigatogozaimashita 🙏

[@KhumiNongTravelingandLifestyle]

Go Tiff ❤❤❤🇯🇵🇿🇦! I Love her 🫶🫶

[@kingace6186]

I like how you asked "Do you experience racism at school?" without actually using those words.

[@Usapatriette]

Great interview, Tiffany! Thank you for sharing with non-Japanese people what going to school is like for a black girl. You seem to be doing very well. Your reading and speaking the Japanese language is very impressive. I hope you continue to excel in grade school and beyond, as the future has good things in store for you. I hope you will always have great friends and great teachers. You already have great parents! Ogenki de… Bye bye! 🌸

[@TheBlackExJp]

🙏🏿

[@kingmaafa120]

This is fatherhood at it’s best 🙏

[@thedean9995]

ADORABLE😂😂😂

[@yaboit3ngu763]

So cool 🙏 best of wishes throughout your academic and professional life. 😎 you got this!

[@DntUTlkAbtAntHenny]

💜She should start writing Children's Books💜 Living in Japan *so many adventures* I have titles just whooshing in my mind! *This would be AWESOME!!!!*

[@rajashariff]

So cute to hear her voices speaking in Japanese, like i watch anime 😍

[@stilltempted]

wow just beautiful. keep making this kinda vids bro 👍

[@omphemetsechake2839]

When a father is impressed by his offspring😊❤️‍🔥....face expressions says it ALL and lots of laughter!!! 👌🙌🙏

[@stellarhyme3]

I think preparation is key if you’re going to decide to live i a totally different country.

[@apologist2960]

Cute daughter. And glad she enjoy the elementary school life.

[@MoanaYoko]

ティファニーはたいへんじょうずに日本語の本がよめましたね！Tiffany read the Japanese textbook very well！

[@travelwithjeffrey]

Wow that awesome ✨

[@BearingMySeoul]

I'm crying that she said "no advice" 😂 That baby was like, How am I giving advice? I'm SEVEN! Genuinely tho, I am amazed at how excellent her English is as well! Good job mom and dad!

[@iamme2399]

My baby niece is in daycare school in South Korea...the only Black child. She is learning so much Korean. Have our children learn it all!!

[@CulinaryGuide]

I love this interview. I don't have children, yet. When I do have children, I plan to raise them abroad in several countries.

[@rain1676]

Wow she really growing.

[@philliprammego7184]

Renzo, out of context, thank you for introducing Menya. i love that brothe r and Risa. please organise some more interview with his . Also, of all your other interviews, Jason Little, wow, love him. Please bring him back. Now, Bring them back😒You are my brother and O love you!!!!

[@christimoody]

This video has come out at just the right time for us! In a year or so we will most likely move to Yamaguchi Japan to live/work. My daughter is 8 years old right now, in 2nd Grade and we are from Australia. I would love for her to attend the local Japanese elementary school but have been concerned about dealing with language barriers (little bit different as your daughter started much younger in Kindergarten). My other worry was around racial issues - my daughter is biracial (Australian/African American) and with her skin and hair being very different for Japanese students to see - could there be teasing & bullying? It sounds like you were able to resolve the issues quite well with the teachers. Has she been able to make close friends to have playdates etc outside of school? Thanks for sharing this video!

[@SilverSaturnstudios]

Thank you so much for this channel. I'm currently working on getting my N1 JLPT and have wanted to move to Japan to become a translator. I am a young Black man and I feel unsafe here in the states. I actually got attacked recently. This channel has given me a lot of hope for my future. I've gone through a lot of discrimination (particularly of the violent kind) and have been pretty down on life in general. I've researched Japan and while I've come to the conclusion that they have serious issues, it seems like a good fit for me. When I decide to have kids, I hope they have an easy time like your daughter. Thank you so much for this channel. This is gonna be weird since I'm a random guy on the internet, but I truly appreciate you for making a channel that gives me hope. God bless you and your family!

[@yuiyui3178]

I'm sorry this happened to you my brother but just know you are not alone. I want to extend my love to you. I pray for you to have true peace and endless joy. We have seen many positive experiences with our own brothers and sisters in Japan and the good out ways the bad. You will pass your test and move Japan. In the mean time pray and I pray for your covering and safety. I can't wait for you to be at peace and feel safe outside of America.

[@SilverSaturnstudios]

@@yuiyui3178 Thank you so much! God bless you!

[@jordangreene8325]

Too cute. Thank you for sharing. Love your channel. On JET, the school and I didnt let kids get away with bullying. Tiffany stay awesome! There will always be a few lame kids, but most want to be friends. Being multicultural, the advantage is all yours!