What Does It Mean To Be Japanese? | Deciphering Japan | Episode 4/4

Japan has always had a strong sense of national identity. Washington-based journalist Yumi Araki returns to the country of her birth to get at the heart of what it means to be Japanese today. She explores the influences that have shaped the Japanese sense of self, from a connoisseur of kawaii to a modern day Buddhist monk. As the country moves into a new era, there are also those seeking to redefine it. Yumi meets the people involved in these changes, from the new wave of mixed race young people challenging what it means to be Japanese today, to the leader of a radical ultranationalistic political party.
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About the series: Japan famously has one of the highest life expectancies in the world but its birth rate is also at an all time low, leaving the future of the country uncertain. Washington-based journalist Yumi Araki returns to the country of her birth to explore how Japan is planning to cope with the consequences of its fast-greying population. She discovers the unexpected impacts of an ageing nation: from dying towns to the popularity of coffin experiences. And meets the people working to find solutions: from an engineer working to give us superhuman strength to a granny who is using hiphop to keep loneliness at bay.
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[@Aja-Christian]

I need like 20+ episodes of this series. Superbly done.

[@jelenalazarevic6897]

Same.

[@niko-laus]

i only known to were are the rest of it thanks

[@amyche8403]

Can’t agree moreeeeee🥹🥹🥹

[@Escapos]

"She's not half, she's double." Wow. That struck me really deeply. Such a simple distinction sends a drastically different message.

[@tetsuyauezato5536]

its a defense against SOME people trying to denigrate "hafu" but if used to explain yourself its the most common explanation. Im half A and half B.

[@keithtaylor55]

My 30 weeks old baby in the womb is HALF Japanese and HALF Irish American. This is SCIENCE. It may "sound nice" to change up the words...but you are ignorant. He has HALF chromosomes from A and B...unless you want to take issue with the definition of the word half...or with the scientific truths...just stop. Do society a favor and quit caring about what "feels nice" and concern yourself more with what "IS."

[@keithtaylor55]

​@@henriquetomio www.familyeducation.com/pregnancy/genetics-pregnancy/how-genes-are-passed Like I said, the child gets HALF chromosomes from A (mother) and B (father.) If you're going to challenge me then make sure you know wtf you're talking about. Its a shame really...this is basic biology 101 we learn in middle school.

[@rileygonzales896]

You can really only say that if they speak both languages fluently which she does

[@Canis.Lupus.Arctos]

Shalonda Dykes, really??? Is that how you draw the line? Seriously??? I do speak at least 4 languages fluently and can somewhat communicate on a couple or more different ones... But that does not gives me any of those nationalities... I'm half by the way.. half Japanese...

[@silversleep731]

I was very surprised by the direction of this documentary. At first I thought topics would be ikebana, tea ceremony, karate, Shiseido. The idea to focus on where Japan is currently in regards to their self-identity as a nation and a people is a very interesting approach. I feel smarter, thanks.

[@silversleep731]

lou gev of course they could have used any vantage point to decipher.

[@C.E.Thomas1952]

@ sinopraphic Totally with you. A really "out of the box" take which I think is fantastic.

[@spinalcrackerbox]

This was the best program on Japan's current political state I have ever seen. Congratulations to Yumi Araki & her team. Yumi-san handled everything so gracefully. Everything was so spot on, like telling the truth about the neo-Nazi's distortion about minorities. And the mother of the 'hafu' children, she really gives me hope for the future if Japan. Best wishes, from a gaikoku-jin who loves Japan (without romanticising it).

[@Canis.Lupus.Arctos]

I disagree, in my opinion is a biased and lopsided take on Japanese society. Also best be careful calling them néo-nazi, cause that in itself is a "distortion about minorities". Also also, is interesting to see people who love Japan advocate for changes that if implemented might take away what makes Japan, well Japan...

[@liberator48]

"Children are cute, sin-less beings..." ... "...But there is something savage about them"

[@nwnmonk7034]

😳😆😅😂😭

[@andreasdyka4698]

humans are inherently evil.

[@ingreedzz5204]

@@andreasdyka4698 also inherently kind

[@vivthespiv1]

they need lots of love, appreciation, and endless guidance

[@smilefriend7171]

@@andreasdyka4698 Humans are inherently animals, and anything that comes with that

[@earllacroix8684]

This was an awesome and eye opening show; thank you for doing such a great job in producing it.

[@CNAInsider]

Our pleasure!

[@arvinpillai681]

Monk: Being too bothered about things is bad for your health Also Monk: Pours you a vodka

[@hewhohugs]

This monk knows what's up. ngl

[@AR-gu2no]

@@hewhohugs that’s not a monk , the whole point of being a monk is to detach from worldly attachments , especially alcohol

[@evh1734]

Well he's just helping you not be worried lol

[@animehuntress9018]

34:42 Very very powerful words that apply to any country not just Japan. "The more apathetic people are about politics, the faster the quality of politics deteriorates" (according to the subtitles)

[@MultiRandom05]

I been to Vowz Bar. The monk is a lovely man. I still have the gift he gave me, a drawing of the circle of life that he designed.

[@ZOMUESA]

Hey viewer from Malaysia here, surprised to know that Araki-san is half Malaysian and you were very professional when interviewing Sakurai-san from Japan First.

[@Canis.Lupus.Arctos]

Dude, that's a basic requirement for a journalist, aye? Nothing out of the ordinary... If she were not, then there would be a reason to comment on...

[@MJ-uk6lu]

@@Canis.Lupus.Arctos Not so basic in this era. Many journalists don't do that anymore.

[@Canis.Lupus.Arctos]

@@MJ-uk6lu well, you can always choose to lower standards, tho is not good practice in my opinion... Regardless, I think that, not only in journalism, being polite and professional is not just a requirement, but in fact a more guaranteed way to get the counterpart to collaborate... Granted, not 100%, but way better than being antagonistic...

[@MJ-uk6lu]

@@Canis.Lupus.Arctos When lower standards become widespread, they become a norm. Yumi's work is exceptional, certainly above what is called "journalism" today. And that's good, but sadly it's not a norm.

[@Canis.Lupus.Arctos]

@@MJ-uk6lu wait, do you think low standards are widespread and the norm nowadays? I'm sorry but sensationalist mentality disturbs me, there are many upstanding professionals all around, not only journalists. And if you think Yumi is an excellent professional, well your standards are very low indeed, no wonder you have so pessimistic an outlook... The fact is, you like most people, fail to see how scale influences everything... With a large world population the number of "bad" and "good" examples grows proportionally, combined with the expositional culture of recently some of said examples tend to "stick out" giving an impression of prevalence...

[@unknownunknown7393]

21:46 The "face" she gave her surely we knew already what she exactly felt LOL!

[@ziontkiii56]

Crazy thing is that once the "pure" race is gone, it's gone. So these guys try hard to protect it, but it's almost inevitable unless they become more extreme. Could go either way.. it all depends on time n situation

[@skyhope5105]

Loved it. I'm sorry for laughing at monk. That monk is amazing though and very interesting person. I hope his effort brings people to budhism and gets respect from other monks.

[@SouthernCom]

This series is beyond merely interesting. Excellently handled and put together to give real insights into Japanese culture. Very fine effort. Thank you!

[@triciahutchins5407]

It's interesting that the man who wanted to get rid of all foreign influence in Japan was wearing a Western-style business suit.

[@noloqueee3951]

Yumi Araki 🌸 this was truly a great series. Thank you 🙏🏾 from South Africa 💚🇿🇦

[@wardiya3arbiya]

Racism is a human condition and it exists everywhere. I lived all my life as immigrant and i have been told all sort of thing. Black africans told me that I am not African cause although Morocco is in africa we are too white. Italians told me that i am not italian although i was born there and lived there most of my life. Moroccan colleagues said that i wasnt moroccan enough cause I am not muslim. The only place i should really feel emigrant but i feel 100% home is London, and that's cause London is proudly diverse.

[@sehsuan]

Very refreshing ideas covered - especially the Reiwa Shinsengumi coverage! My hair stood on end as I heard about the two who got into the Upper House, that sense of hope in this current age and gloom of Covid is inspiring!

[@rickstalentedtongue910]

Covid huh? You might want to look into what is actually happeing.

[@PedroFerreira-ze5yp]

Instant fan of Yumi Araki! Will definitely follow her work for as long as I can! What a cool intelligent woman! The series is simply beautiful, awesome! Hailing from Brazil! Thank you!!!

[@luanmartins6054]

Sou do Brasil também 😎🇧🇷

[@tzu2024]

It is a great documentary series from episode 1 through 4. Respect for the CNA team who did this great work, and hope a positive future for everyone (including myself) who calls Japan as its home!

[@bluepandaman]

I cringed when it was mentioned that Gwen Stefani helped popularize Kawaii. I was one of the early adopting white dudes in the US who got into Japanese pop culture in the mid 90s. Gwens relationship with it seemed more like a ploy for her to recapture relevance instead of a sincere interest.

[@TheTranceCartel]

What's cringe is your statement here

[@bluepandaman]

@@TheTranceCartel It seems cringe if you're a 15 year old I suppose.

[@TheTranceCartel]

@@bluepandaman you unironically think you helped popularised a word. That is lamestain my friend

[@LadyCoyKoi]

Gwen Stefani should shut her face and stop taking credit over what Hello Kitty, Sailor Moon and Pokemon did decades ago. ... popularizing kawaii in the US. 🙄I knew the kawaii culture of Japan in late 1980s and early 1990s, years before Gwen "what her face" Stefani try to cash in.

[@hhhffflll]

The best thing about this is that the documentary ends with a very positive feedback and outlook. Acknowledging the dark side, yet not giving it the encouragement it wants! YES! Very well done! I enjoyed watching this.

[@sleepingone]

Loved this series!

[@moogiemoogs]

I've watched all episodes of this series so far and realized I had a lot of biases about Japan. Knowing that these cosmopolitan and modern Japanese exist is very encouraging.

[@gosikh]

Looooove this series. So happy to see these changes and the mother who is positive that her daughters will be alright, they will be.

[@giselacappiello9110]

I have absolutely loved the series!! Thank you very much!!

[@lemmeseethelight]

The guy with counter protest : you're the man!

[@tosche774]

The way the nationalists are depicted in the film here is not ok in my mind. China is an extremely imperialist country persecuting it´s minorities. Isn´t it paradox that a member of the Chinese minority in Japan protest against a group that is fighting for the rights of minorities in China. If you watch closely they are not racists as the man said. They held flags of Tibet and East Turkistan. How can people fighting against Imperialism and ethnic genocide be racists?

[@profile1172]

@@tosche774 The lady said the groups have opposing views. If you look you can see some of them wave the Imperial Japanese flag which I shouldn't even need to explain has done worse and some of these people take their hate on the Chinese government on regular Chinese people who haven't done anything. As you can search up that Japanese stores and restaurants banned Chinese people when it was a Japanese person who brought COVID-19 over to Japan. Many Nationalists in Japan are those who do not see the wrong in their past actions of World War 2.

[@gimmins]

@@tosche774 it's not a paradox, it's called hypocrisy, and racists are hypocrites, just like the ones you describe.

[@hye-chungehring4065]

I was just gunna say I love that man. And his delivery was so cool and matter of fact

[@yokaipr6627]

You know you are in 2020 when you read the phrase "you're the man!" and the first thought is that it has a negative connotation.

[@someonecalljp]

I loved this series! Thank you for sharing it with the rest of the world! Pura vida from Costa Rica!

[@himaneychaudhary394]

Amazing documentaries. Keep up the good work!

[@michaelhoffmann2891]

"Nirvana tastes like a fruity mix of vodka and cognac"... Me:

[@AR-gu2no]

If that’s your reason then your going to be very disappointed when you find out Buddhist teachings is against attachment, especially alcohol

[@MrTomkelso22]

I love Japan and the Japanese people. They have a culture that is very ancient but yet quite futuristic. Their society is very unique and I agree that the fabric of what makes Japan foreign influence should not be allowed to change what has been in place for many generations.

[@Katu3572]

This should apply to every nation

[@hye-chungehring4065]

This whole time I thought this was Vice news. I think there desire to look cool is failing them and everything I've seen this woman does really hits the spot

[@gizarules9431]

Thanks Yumi. You and the team did a great series.

[@rocketman3770]

Love this series, thank you for the hard work!

[@flavio4003]

Second episode I see and consider masterfully produced with a highly competent and emphatic presenter. Will see all. Greetings from Brazil !

[@kayjenong8352]

The glare and the silence when he said "You would probably understand how minority races are treated" - pure power.

[@girlofthex]

Kay Jen Ong I had to rewind that part😁 He probably caught her off guard but I hope she would’ve said “ you’re afraid of being treated the same?”

[@adriandavis9075]

Totally agreed

[@petergarcia8225]

Don't ever force on your feet shoes that don't fit.

[@lucasgrey9794]

@@girlofthex You are VERY naive. Your ideology is the doctrine of oligarchy and international capital. You are an ENEMY of the planet. Japan is OVERCROWDED and more people will DESTROY the environment.

[@lucasgrey9794]

The endgame of this woman's ideology is a 70 year old Japanese man being fired from his job for being "anti-white." This is the world that the DISGUSTING and EVIL liberals are creating

[@luanrg]

I wish there were 20 more of these. Love this journalist, she conducted this so very neatly. Cheers from Brazil

[@nightfogjolo2655]

Such a very well worked series about Japan that you have done ! Like a song with a tons of differents voices to show a little bit more facades in the japanese social systeme and stills be able ending by a optimistic note.

[@selekcjaosci8124]

8:53 great shot, I thought that Yumi was modelling XD

[@victorkmlee]

For the two young girls of mixed heritage (Niger and Japan), the discrimination may become apparent and harsher as they get older. Hope they will be strong and courageous.

[@Kiwiwanderer]

I lived in Japan in 1980 - a 12 month youth exchange. Wow - what a culture shock for a young naive New Zealand teenager. It was sophisticated, the people are funny , witty, kind and generous while still super reserved. Been back many times and still love the country, the culture and people just as much.

[@philliprammego7184]

Ah man, I´ve watched so many of you video. I must say, this one I loved the most especially the Lamin and Sachiko one. I would love a follow-up on this family and the Buddhist bar. Gotta love this. I would never give thump down for this. Keep up the fantastic works

[@Yamamotoseto]

Great series. Watched all 4 episodes. Keep it up.

[@mindfu11dr0n3]

as a foreigner living in japan i would love to see an episode of japans growing foreign workers ans students

[@luckychonk9527]

There's a word for cute aggression in Indonesian! It's called "gemes." Its the feeling you get when you see something so cute you want to squish it.

[@wwawwong1]

Yumi Araki is such a great journalist and documentaries.... Her's are the ones that I watch from CNA Insider.

[@Felix-fj4ib]

This documentary was so good, thank you so much.

[@baoc.9491]

Great video. I agree with the other commenters. I'd like to watch more of Yumi doing a series of this.

[@ChristianJDomingo]

I enjoyed this series so much

[@demskymusic]

Well done. Very informative.

[@queen_hunny]

Bro I'm so into this it's now 3:36 am in the morning this is so good

[@Vahinemoena]

Thank you so much for this documentary going so deep into the Japanese society, I loved all 4 episodes. I lived in Japan in the early 1980ies and it was very difficult to understand how Japanese think and function. Looking forward to go there after my last visit more than 30 ago.

[@gacchan]

This was such a great series to binge, I'm sad it's over

[@fftepedino]

Great series, loved it. Really inspiring

[@CNAInsider]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@IKEMENOsakaman]

I'll watch any future documentaries done by Yumi-san

[@KMO325]

This was a good series.

[@a_void]

Very interesting documentary series! Yumi Araki is awesome!

[@dannyhughes4889]

Excellent series.

[@808BJJ_Black_Belt]

Very good episode 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@marsmohr1122]

Wonderful documentary. Good work! Sugoi! Subarashi!

[@beliefinurself]

This is a very indepth series reflecting how japan is right now. It has a greater meaning when the host is japanese but left during teenager. Thank you!

[@Canis.Lupus.Arctos]

I don't think it reflects how Japan is right now well enough nor in-depth enough. In fact is a very superficial take, shows mostly what foreigners expect to see about Japan.

[@beliefinurself]

@@Canis.Lupus.Arctos ahh i see. What do you think is the major difference from the series that do not reflect how japan is right now? I am actually v interested in the japanese culture. So would really want to know more if you dont mind.

[@Canis.Lupus.Arctos]

@@beliefinurself , yeah sure... Basically I think the doc has less meaning because the host is half Japanese, and more so because she left Japan. She is probably being more accurate on how Japan was than how It is now-a-days. Apart from that, is not what is different but what is missing. All that is shown is not wrong, is accurate but not representative of what means to be Japanese. Ultimately the documentary shows only a portion, and a very shallow one at that. It doesn't show how respectful/polite people are even if they disagree. It doesn't show Japanese solidarity to strangers (people actually quit their jobs to move from the other side of the country to Fukushima to help after the disaster 2011). It doesn't show traditional activities, (like craftsmanship, or even omochi making as examples), or how communities interact with each other. The omotenashi culture. In fact, the other episodes in this series, show more than this one, weird. I suggest you watch the other ones as well, in case you haven't. The point is, how in-depth can a 45 min documentary about Japan be? Specially being so biased. And although Japan is not perfect and as any other culture has its fault and shortcomings I don't think those should define a culture. Btw, I've made a post commenting on this documentary, search the comments if you are interested on my opinions.

[@user-xm3gn1br6b]

@@Canis.Lupus.Arctos well, i agree that what you said was true. Those are One of the great qualities of the Japanese people. But aren’t we already fed enough with that “japanese culture/traits”? there are TONS of documentaries out there showing how great Japan and how beautiful it’s culture is. And I myself because of my love for Japan decided to work and live here. This documentary is a little bit refreshing and on point to show people the other side of Japan especially those who are not yet living here because foreigners are so mislead by how great Japan is( i mean it really is) but not what they imagine it really is in real life. So I think your comment is the superficial one we already know those things let people enjoy this other side of your well-loved culture. If you are paying attention to this series it shows not the “common” info about Japan’s culture but the other side of it that only few people know.

[@Canis.Lupus.Arctos]

@@user-xm3gn1br6b sorry (not really) but I disagree... I'm not advocating to show only good things about Japan, because well, Japan is not perfect... You may think my opinion or comments are superficial, and truly you can think whatever you want, it's your prerogative... Having that being said, I've watched all episodes of this documentary (multiple times), also I've been living for almost two decades here in Japan (not only in one place), I'm a foreigner but also I'm half japanese, not so different from the presenter herself, in fact the biggest difference is I actually have experience living in Japan, I'm not just a biased tourist of sorts. Granted, different people will have different experiences, and some people had the worse in Japan, but the point is the documentary is presented as showing the real Japan, and some information depicted are either misleading or not true at all, on top of that she keeps on passing judgement and giving personal opinions that are not representative of the REAL Japan nor the majority of the Japanese population... I'm sorry to say this to you (this time I really do) but, if you love Japan and care about it maybe you should learn more about it, you're living here right? You know what, you "sound" like those tourists who are enamoured with a romanticized Japan and after seeing the reality first hand just got jaded... Want a small example of how little foreigners know about Japan? You might know this since you live here but, how different is the State of Emergency (because of the pandemic) in Japan compared to other countries, and why?

[@cestmoi5702]

That family is stunningly gorgeous!! 😍😍😍 The parents and the two girls! Wow! And so full of life and love! Goooooo!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@RobinGoh]

Really insightful. Yumi Araki does a great job( I have to say I love her reaction shots to what her interviewees have to say), and her own background added a valuable personal perspective. I love Japan, and Japanese culture, and I hope that it will find a bright and open future too. P.S. I was staying in the same area as Vowz Bar when I was in Japan in February, and I'm now kicking myself for not going!

[@kazekai8]

I am around 40 percent Japanese but I grew up in Taiwan so I don't know my culture too well. I am currently rediscovering it bit by bit.

[@Canis.Lupus.Arctos]

So would be fair to say you're not really Japanese... Only about half (I don't really understand your math..40%??), and you said yourself you don't know your culture... People should be more carefully tho, there's a huge distinction between ethnicity and nationality... The problem in politics is that many people use ethnical arguments to defend or discredit nationalist points of view... Regardless, you can be culturally Japanese even if you never lived in Japan nor have Japanese nationality... By upholding Japanese cultural practices... The reverse is also possible, and in fact very common, you can have Japanese nationality and still have no much of a Japanese ethnicity nor Japanese culture...

[@rebeccalim989]

Superb. Thank you from Brisbane Australia.

[@momokadawi8955]

Amazing video again ..

[@RoundenBrown]

Good documentary!

[@SmellyT0fu]

Thank you for the series. Real eye opener!

[@rolandomichel2070]

What a wonderful documentary, so well done and informative! And I'm sorry, how super cute are those two girls, and so fortunate to have such loving parents, they will do fine in Life! My daughter is double as well, German & Mexican... like Frida Kahlo.

[@Canis.Lupus.Arctos]

Does your daughter hold both German and Mexican citizenship?

[@feministpicnicfallsapartaf3644]

race traitor

[@snsdwesley1]

What does full-blooded Japanese even mean? According to the theory, the origin of the Japanese people was the result of the mixture of the Jomon and Yayoi people - two groups with noticeably different origins and physical characteristics. Additionally, the Ainu are quite different (culturally and genetically) but have largely been absorbed into the Japanese population. And in relatively more recent times, as in the last few centuries, there would have been small scale immigration back and forth between Korea, China and Japan. The culture between these three nations is different but also similar. A lot of Japan's traditional culture actually stems from China, although Japanese nationalists would hate to admit it. So the notion of Japanese racial purity is somewhat of a myth. But I agree that Japan is homogeneous in a cultural sense, as opposed to being a racially pure nation (whatever that even means). At the very least, Hafu who grew up in Japan, identify as Japanese and follow Japanese culture are Japanese. Over time, they will be absorbed into the larger Japanese population just like the Yayoi and the Ainu and various other groups that have come before them.

[@tetsuyauezato5536]

you're looking from the outside in and projecting a lot of modern idealism into a country that has existed for several millenia and are skewing facts. Ainu were mostly eradicated not assimilated. Japan adopted Chinese architecture, language, food, etc but all has been refined into a completely different iteration that is clearly Japanese. Japans homogeneity IS RACIAL! Culture is what the people in the country practices. "Hafu" who were born raised in Japan are already IN the population but they can identify as THEY see fit.

[@snsdwesley1]

@@tetsuyauezato5536 You're confusing the concept of "race" with the concept of "ethnicity". Race is about DNA and genetics. Racial purity means that there is a single/sole origin point of a group of people and no other groups can be added to that racially pure group. Whereas ethnicity has more social and cultural connotations and is what we call a "social construct". It is possible for an ethnicity to be made up of originally different groups of people (with different dna and genetics and origins) who have mixed together and formed a common identity. If the modern day Japanese are the product of the Jomon, Yayoi, along with a small number of other immigrants from historical times, then the make up of the Japanese population is not "pure" from a genetic/racial perspective. If you look at the Japanese people, many of them share similar facial characteristics but there are also some Japanese who have rather distinct features such as Ken Hirai. Over many centuries (or millennia) these groups mixed together, assimilated and formed their own culture and language. When this happens, an ethnicity is created (which is actually a different concept from race). For example the "British" race is more accurately an ethnicity. The modern day British are a mix of many different people such as the Celts, Saxons, Normans, Scandinavians, and potentially many other immigrants that came during Roman Britain. As such, to say that the British people are "racially pure" is inaccurate. Rather "British" is an ethnicity based on historical, cultural, social and linguistic ties. Don't confuse race with ethnicity.

[@snsdwesley1]

It's more accurate to say that the Japanese are ethnically homogeneous.

[@Canis.Lupus.Arctos]

And what is your point? Because different cultures share a common starting point or/and exchanged aspects throughout history then they should be bunched together and called the same, even if their path, identity, beliefs and ideologies are now so consistently different?

[@snsdwesley1]

@@Canis.Lupus.Arctos You've completely missed my point. Perhaps you should read through what I wrote, carefully. Or perhaps your reading comprehension needs some improvement. My point is that "blood purity" is a myth. Different people have come together and integrated over the course of history. Regardless of whether it has happened in the distant past or in the present, it shouldn't make a difference. No one talks of a pure Jewish race or a pure Uyghur race - both are clearly ethnicities. Only in Japan does the myth of racial (as opposed to ethnic) purity persist.

[@akinkunmicook2977]

Very inspiring!!!!

[@namu5583]

Great photography.

[@Kiijoww]

Amazing ending!

[@Nina_banana]

“It’s striking how similar his tactics are to other populist leaders across the world TODAY. Manipulating the labor and financial woes of the people to create an atmosphere of fear and mistrust.” I wonder who that could be..

[@Nina_banana]

@sonnick You really think it’s that simple huh? Let’s see a society where everyone doesn’t want to work as hard as the rest of the world have a “quality” life. Let’s see a country filled with complacent and entitled people become successful.

[@lilypadkayaker]

@@Nina_banana There's a balance to everything. Unfettered access to an open society with generous welfare won't do anybody any good in the long run either. The current emigration of developing nations is causing them severe brain drain, it's very much similar to their loss of natural resources during the colonial era.

[@lucasgrey9794]

Why not just pass legislation or constitution amendment that ENSURES the indigenous population remain the ABSOLUTE majority and control over government, banking and culture while giving non-Japanese equal rights?

[@lucasgrey9794]

The endgame of this woman's ideology is a 70 year old Japanese man being fired from his job for being "anti-white." This is the world that the DISGUSTING and EVIL liberals are creating.

[@gusphaseb3936]

Funny, the people creating the atmosphere of fear are most often globalists. They see nazis around every corner and treat citizens as if they are a force of evil that must be expunged.

[@ruthtapiwa6311]

Representation matters, when she says Naomi Osaka you can feel the hope she has for her children's future.

[@deadby15]

Becoming an Anarchist'd simplify one's life greatly.

[@lois2906]

Thank you CNA!! Great series indeed ❤

[@nativepro1523]

This is such a wonderful documentary video. Please make some more. Love From India

[@NovaKrizell]

One of the best series. ❤ I love how positive the aura of the host. I became a fan of her. I checked her instagram but it's private. 😅 I hope she'll do another documentary.

[@dezlibrodo]

Whats her instagram? She is really good!

[@TyroneClark-bu7ml]

This was a really good documentary on being Japanese

[@Dawnjeanelle]

Love LOVE LOVE this series! Hope yall make more like this. ❤

[@misterkiller89]

Culture is stronger than Color. If you're half-Japanese, half-another ethnicity, but grew up in Japan to understand its culture, upbringing, mannerisms - you inherit the Japanese culture by soul. No one else has the right to take that away.

[@yengsabio5315]

"Culture is stronger than Color." If you may please expound further this? Thanks eh mate! Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from the Philippines!

[@cjclark9724]

I learned a lot about Japan on this episode... more pls.

[@angelatakano6072]

Excellent journalism ! Congratulations!

[@wiswajithroy2399]

I thought Japan is a simple country, I never thought that it's soo complex. I think it's same as india. I use to praise Japan before. You opened my eyes. Thanks

[@richardlim2518]

What a great program. These distinct identity is apparent and also better understood by Asians living or brought up in a western culture. I could not stop laughing at the monk's band. Its on my bucket list to visit Vowz Bar, Shinjuku when Melbourne's C19 lock down is overrrrrrr.

[@MrEscrowreview]

Can't wait to go to Tokyo and get some friendship bracelets.

[@TheOis1984]

it's so hard to get around your head that this kawaii culture rises from a nation that were once militaristic, ultra-utilitarian and no-nonsense back in the 1st half of 20th century. This proves that a nation's culture can turn very drastically in 1-2 generation.

[@priscilalondon]

Don’t be fooled by this “kawaii” look. Japanese never show their true feelings. They are still racist and mysoginistic.

[@Canis.Lupus.Arctos]

And yet that's valid for almost all other cultures around the world... not sure what point you're trying to make... the only thing I get from your comment is that you are more resistant to change than Japanese culture.

[@Canis.Lupus.Arctos]

@@priscilalondon And you're biased and discriminatory. Your comment is akin to someone looking at your name, deducing where you're from and claiming they know why you think the way you do.

[@priscilalondon]

たかピコ you have just proven my point. Racist and mysoginistic.

[@Canis.Lupus.Arctos]

@@priscilalondon , how so? where exactly did I discriminated your race? Why do you think of me as misogynistic? Just because I'm a man and you are a woman? Me disagreeing with you has nothing to do with race nor gender. Do you even know what racism or misogyny means? If anything you're the one proving me right. Thank you.. I guess..

[@aw412]

The counter protestor is a true Samurai. I bow in respect to you good sir.

[@jamjamc]

This Japanese African couple reminds me of my good friends, also a Japanese woman married to a nigerian man happily living in japan with a son now. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@00wxL]

I like the man who was against the anti-foreigner march, it is good to know that there are conscious people in Japan

[@pesilatmae7372]

so far this episode enlighten me more about Japan culture, etc. 💖🇵🇭

[@StevieTheWanderer]

I’ve enjoyed watching this series! Tokyo is practically my second home and I’ve picked up some insightful tidbits here. Looking forward to more🥳

[@mexicanaenchina]

I am a teacher in Japan,and so little has changed for us foreigners.

[@kreismusicentertainmentinc7814]

今、日本人が見るべきドキュメンタリー。 素晴らしい！

[@meylie2329]

Greetings from indonesia love Tokyo

[@escobargameslatam]

Jimmy Hattori wearing his Jimmy cap that's hilarious!

[@Kevin19700]

Excellent series. I hate to see it end. I hope she does many more vids like this. Well done!

[@Pandastic_Dennis]

That's my kind of temple. Sign me up xD

[@ElivTraveller]

Ohh she's half Malaysian? I'm Malaysian and my wife is Japanese too.

[@jamesyue1348]

lucky bastard.

[@ElivTraveller]

@@jamesyue1348 haha thanks bro. chck out my youtube channel

[@jamesyue1348]

@@ElivTraveller cherish her man, wish you happy long lasting marriage :)

[@ElivTraveller]

@@jamesyue1348 Tha k you so much

[@zelonirak3435]

What a deep and enlightening documentary. Based on the issues presented, this reflection on Japan is really more of a reflection on issues happening in the world. Valuable insights from start to finish. Thank you for your hard work creating this masterpiece.

[@AKPublic-xy8ft]

This program is politically motivated and biased “Anti-Japan” scheme with ill intention. One example is that the placards of demonstration reads, “Opposing to the visit of Xi Jinping as a national guest”, while the English super-impose says, “No China” as if entire Japan is racists. Not true.

[@Canis.Lupus.Arctos]

Is it tho..???

[@Canis.Lupus.Arctos]

aoinomon mito, I agree... And that's what happens when a person who has little grasp on a subject as this journalist has... Being half Japanese should not play a part on the interviews... And because Japanese culture is very different from the rest of the world much is "lost in translation"... Calling this a "masterpiece" is as biased as this whole documentary is...

[@zelonirak3435]

@@Canis.Lupus.Arctos so she should not be half japanese? Half japanese people should not have an opinion about japan?

[@zelonirak3435]

@@AKPublic-xy8ft the doc never said entire japan is racist. It is only saying some japanese are not accepting as others. So tell me is that true or not true?