Why She Left Singapore (and now live in Japan)

[@GhibOjisan]

Hope you all enjoyed today’s video! Check out Lydia’s channel here😁 kzbin.info Don’t know how to turn on captions on KZbin? read this www.businessinsider.com/how-to-turn-on-subtitles-on-youtube?amp

[@xyzeee05]

Ghib!!! How did you manage to find all these wonderful people to be in your videos?! I have soooooo many 共通点 with Lydia! I work in the same type of school as Lydia's husband here in Okinawa and also first came to Japan on the JET program! Would love to be able to meet up with her if I ever go to Tokyo! Anyways, great video again! お疲れさまでした～

[@nsevv]

A lot of indian migrating to japan too, there is a mayor from india too in japan. Go interview the indian mayor Yogendra Puranik

[@HumdrumSingaporeanREACTS]

@@xyzeee05 Food For Thought

[@diainJP]

I have so many things to say about this clip (like how irritating it was to see me touching my newly-cut hair so much and how I managed to mask my absolute fear of pigeons quite well) but most of all, thank you for having me, Ghib-san! It was a pleasure to meet you in person (you are exactly the same person as you are in your videos and it was very heartening to experience that relief) and I enjoyed the interview greatly. この動画について言いたいことが沢山あるけれど（「切ったばっかりとはいえ髪触りすぎだろ」や「人前であまり狼狽えずハトに対しての極度の恐怖心に我ながら上手く隠せたな、私偉い」等々）、まず出演（？遊んでばかりいたが）させていただいてありがとうございました！リアルでお会いできて光栄でした（ジブさんは動画のままで、裏表がなくてホッとしました！）。インタビューもすごく楽しかったです。 To all the people here who are deigning to read this babble, thank you so much and I hope you enjoyed the video as well. My experience has to be something like one in a million; I definitely lucked out. I said it in Japanese at the end of the video but I think I got really lucky. I also got to meet really amazing people who took great care of me. What isn't contained within said luck is probably (a) my pre-existing Japanese ability at the time, (b) my entry into the country via the JET Programme and (c) my love of teaching English to people who don't speak it as a first language. Not saying that if you don't have these three things you won't be able to enjoy your time as an English teacher in Japan, but I hope it's obvious that luck + the marriage of these three factors has led to me having a comparatively easy time blending into Japanese society whilst still being able to make a living doing something I'm trained for, and good at. 見てくださった方々にも感謝の気持ちをお伝えさせてください。これだけ順調に新天地に渡って、馴染んで、暮らし続けられたのは、動画の末尾でも言っていたが自分は運が良かっただけです。本当に周りに恵まれて、今まで出会った全ての方のお陰です。自分が成し遂げたのは、①日本語の習得、②JET Programme経由の入国に③非英語ネイティブに英語のプロとして英語を教えること（且つそれに対する培った能力＆愛情）だけです。来日する英語教師はこの３つの条件が揃わなければ日本という地に絶対に馴染めないというわけではありませんが、私の場合は幸運の上で条件が揃ったので比較的に日本人社会に溶け込めました。 拙文ではございますが、ここまでお読みいただきありがとうございました。 I feel certain pressure now that I see in Ghib-san's description box that I'm (re-)starting KZbin, so here's hoping I will one day (soon) get my channel (which was active between 2015 and 2018) up and running (again). lol. 概要欄にジブさんが私のKZbinを始めることに触れてくださったのですが、いつ始めるのかまだ決まっていません。2015~2018年の間に活動したので厳密にいうと「再スタート」になります。いつか発信できたらいいですね。（まるで他人事w） Have a great day! では、今日も良い一日になりますように！ Edit: I've scanned the comments and it's lovely to hear all of your thoughts! Sorry I can't write everyone back but thank you so much. I will do my best to have all of you live vicariously through me T_T 追伸：皆さんのコメント、拝読いたします！沢山のご感想をいただき、嬉しいです。本当にありがとうございます！m( )m

[@diainJP]

@@missplainjane3905 Hi! I'll try my best to answer. 1) Definitely! 2) Japan is a country that I chose to make my home so technically I have to rate it a 10. It just fits me. It's not possible to group all the different things that make up Japan and give it an overall rating because each thing will earn their own score. Not sure if this is a satisfactory answer, hope you understand! 3) At the risk of stereotyping all Japanese people, I'd say they're civic-minded while still managing to mind their own business. 4) Convenient, safe and fun.

[@IKEMENOsakaman]

Some Japanese leave the great country of Japan to immigrate to Singapore. Some Singaporeans leave a great country of Singapore to immigrate to Japan. I'm glad we live in this world where we are able to do what we want, and live where we want.

[@shinkaitan5664]

But yalah, Japanese ppl move her to SG because of better opportunities and less stress life and Singapore ppl move to Japan for better lifestyle and the fact that Singapore is small and crowded which drives up housing cost. So since Japan have bigger homes for the same price, provided that the home is in the countryside, might as well just move there.

[@Jack-hy2ki]

@@shinkaitan5664 when someone comment is so neutral and u found an opportunity to bring sg down. Congrats!!!! Keep it up. Make sg collapse. It doesn't deserve to even have such a good gov, 1st world country in SEA, strongest currency in SEA, and don't deserve to be on the world stage. So small and no natural resources and full of complain king and Queen and Karen.

[@albertpoon6740]

My take is that the grass is always greener on the other side. I've been living in Melbourne, 🇦🇺, for the past 24 years!

[@nsevv]

But nobody migrates to disgusting warmongering russia and Nkorea 😂🤣😂

[@nelsonngu]

I have been living in Adelaide for 8+ years and come back to Singapore. I really find myself more stress here compare to Adelaide. Like a lot. Recently went travelling to UK and thinking of moving there, but I daisuki Japan the most. My fav country, however I don't think I can survive there as language is one. second is the work life there, third will be my age at 40 years old this year. I am stuck in Singapore i guess.

[@chikuwahage4690]

im a singaporean that is currently staying in japan, chasing my dream as a voice actor. i am enjoying every moment with my classmates here!

[@forcexjr1566]

Looking forward to seeing your name on a credit roll someday!

[@mcgaretse77]

wow... my dream as well... u r studying voice acting course or?

[@chikuwahage4690]

@@mcgaretse77 voice acting/acting course!

[@chikuwahage4690]

@@forcexjr1566 thank you! i will do my best to be on the credit roll! XD

[@chikuwahage4690]

@@missplainjane3905 1)Yes their technology are very advance the only problem is paying with a phone! if you are not using iphone or japan develop phone you will have a hard time with contactless payment. 2) i will rate 8/10 3) they are all very friendly and accepting of foreigners who have a deep understanding of their culture they might seem cold to some foreigner but i think they do want to communicate but don't know how to do so and they are shy so they just avoid. (at least for people in tokyo) i think people from osaka might be more easy to talk to. 4) this is what i experience from my class mate. They are mentally strong , even though they gone through alot of hardship and met people who are terrible they are still able to stand back up and give out kindness.

[@ThePrestoul]

This video put so much smiles on my face, its nice to watch her living a fulfilling life in Japan, just makes me jealous !

[@KhidAndFamily]

Home is where the heart is. If your heart is in Japan, there is nothing wrong calling it your home. Wish the best for Lydia, just dont lose the Singlish!! HAHAHA

[@yiyanlin284]

Great video. Perfect timing to spot 'suddenly sound so Singaporean'. When she said so cheap 😂😂😂😂😂 and full credit to her loving husband who moved with her. He da man. For moving along with her passion and instinct and determination.

[@audreyt9139]

This is one of the most enjoyable interviews I've watched. So impressed with Lydia!

[@RaptureOnCloudNo.9]

Originally Lydia spoke in a neutral english accent, which was ok, but that switch at 15:50 to Singlish, she suddenly sounds so familiar and heart warming!

[@potterhandable]

Looking good, Lydia! =) I love the way she just slid effortlessly from English to Singlish. .

[@jaytan8888]

yes and many thought Singlish is generally our ability and understanding of the English language. 😂

[@JanGNT]

12th year Arashi fan here too!!! 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️ 😆 Lydia is like the opposite of Ghib. Kinda sad that she no longer considers singapore her home but I understand. So cool that she transited from Japanese accented English to “proper English” and Singaporean accented English.

[@tomasboba8327]

Her fluency in different languages is commendable. kudos

[@matchamamaYT]

I just moved to Japan from Singapore too! Not so easy to settle as a foreigner but we love japan 🥰

[@sktokyo9457]

Her determination to live in Japan from such a young age (and keeping the motivation) is inspiring! It’s unfortunate that there’s discrimination in Japan (I’ve had it like Ghib, even though I’m Japanese) and I hope more ppl in Japan can look at things from a bigger perspective.

[@crosbyong]

Very interesting interview! Bravo! Lydia. There’s no perfect place. Home is where you heart & passion is 👍👏

[@user-shinha]

Great video. I think everyone is happy to live in a place where each of value is recognized. It was Singapore for Gibb and Japan for her.

[@thedarkside162]

I don't think Gibb like to live Singapore because he always like to ask Japanese tourist sensitive question about Singapore and when you say It was Singapore for Gibb and Japan for her have no like on your commant

[@user-shinha]

@@thedarkside162 Japan's growth was intentionally halted after the Plaza Accord. As a result, Japanese salaries stopped rising at all. He despaired of such a society. Then he went on a trip and fell in love with Singapore. But he is not the kind of person who makes money work for him. I think that is his good point. That's why he has a folksy side that likes Singapore hawkers. It's boring if everyone is a celebrity. I think he's valuable.

[@saya-my1jy]

大変興味深いお話でした。この11年には、いろいろな思いがあったはずなのに、それらを『自分で解決できる』と話されていたことに心を打たれました。そして日本の良い所をたくさんお話してくださいましたね。Lydiaさんのような先生に教えてもらえる生徒さんが羨ましいです。嵐のくだりはサイコー✨思わず吹き出しちゃいました😆

[@HumdrumSingaporeanREACTS]

thank you so much Lydia for your AWESOME experience

[@HumdrumSingaporeanREACTS]

😸 thanks for sharing your story with us

[@MightyFlameboy]

Happy for Lydia! But as a Singaporean also living in Japan for 10+ years, I’ve concluded that Singapore is the place to raise a family. (unfortunately?) Living in Japan is not a bed of roses. Stagnant wages, high taxes, terrible pension system, insufficient support (no confinement nanny, no helper, lack of childcare services) and plenty of other factors making child raising inconducive. Envious of singles and married couples who can live their dreams at their own pace. Japan is a beautiful country with beautiful people, but marred by rigid traditions and inefficient bureaucracy. Living in Japan (for the long term) is definitely not for the unprepared or faint of heart.

[@GhibOjisan]

Thanks for sharing!

[@MightyFlameboy]

Np! My parent introduced me to your channel last year, and I’ve been watching since. Interesting content and perspectives that I can relate to from both standpoints of Singapore & Japan. Keep up the great work! Would be great to meet you in person if you ever come to Fukuoka (where I live).

[@K_mich88]

I heard from my aunt who married a Japanese that inheritance tax is very high too there. 55%.

[@chterrylee]

@@K_mich88 it’s a progressive system, a 55% rate probably applies for people who are very rich and pass down lots of money/assets to their offspring. If your assets are below a threshold it’s zero, and above that threshold it starts from 10% if I remember correctly.

[@MightyFlameboy]

@@missplainjane3905 Not sure if trolling but you deleted your comments & asked obvious questions that you can research easily by yourself. If you’re really interested, pls check more detailed vlogs on KZbin.

[@fernanaquino2482]

Good for her. She's where she wants to be

[@baguettefrench9884]

リディアさんの感性は日本人の平均値に近いから心地よいのでしょうね😊 ジブリさんは、その逆のケース。日本人だけどシンガポールが住みやすい。興味深いですね👍 それにしてもリディアさんの日本語の語彙力、アクセント、話し方、間の取り方。。。 少なくともこの動画の中では、日本人と全く変わらない👏👏👏

[@ajiken123]

She speaks such a perfect Japanese!! I really thought she was Japanese.

[@dawnho7744]

That's very interesting. Not many Singaporeans have that kind of determination to forsake their lives in Singapore to live in a different country for that long. Just like Ghib. Of all the reasons that started Lydia's move, Arashi and Sailor Moon! Wishing her all the best in Japan.

[@zhen86]

I can say for all country people.

[@SeanJunYanLiew]

Lydia really had a great decision in life being able to move to Japan. Congrats! Lol she's still a true blue singaporean in heart! Stay true to yourself and enjoy your stay! Hopefully I can move there and see you guys there too!

[@littlesparrow1284]

It's a good decision and she seems really happy

[@sgmei]

Lydia-san is living my dreams, haha. I was obsessed with SPEED and learnt Japanese, later fell into Johnnys too (am Arashian also), though I only achieved JLPT N2, failed N1 under a few marks. I've had thoughts of moving to Japan too, but my mum can't cope and won't support me lol. So happy to see people like Lydia-san able to live her dreams. うらやましいです！頑張ってください~ お母さんと話したことがあるけど、なんか受けてくれないので、そういう夢を実行するのが難しいｗｗｗ 私たちの分まで、enjoy the life!

[@tohkenghoe]

I also listen to a lot of SPEED and also MAX!

[@sgmei]

@@tohkenghoe good taste! i miss the olden days J-Pop!! Eurobeat too XD

[@zul.travels]

はーてーしーなーい～🎵We can only watch Lydia and imagine that we are there in her place, haha.

[@sgmei]

@@zul.travels can't believe how i memorized the entire song w/o knowing in Japanese that time! still one of the legendary girlband ;-; yeah, she lives our dream for many of us!

[@holydrummer]

Yup 3 years and counting in Japan and still loving it.

[@holydrummer]

@@missplainjane3905 Thank you for your questions! Sure, I am happy to share. 1) Both yes and no. There is a constant drive for innovation yet at the same time bureaucracy is still red-tape heavy and mindsets are quite fixed with considerable resistance to change, though it is slowly evolving. 2) Culture: 9 - deep history and heritage everywhere. Particularly in Hokkaido, there's finally national recognition for the indigenous Ainu people & culture which was initially suppressed. Technology: 8 - Definitely advanced (e.g. Shinkansen) but there's also sticklers for tradition (fax machine lol). Architecture: 8 - I feel there is a good mix and balance of both traditional and modern architecture. Food/local products:10 - I am a foodie and Japan is simply paradise - the freshness and quality of produce, seasonality, farmers/fishermen/artisans who take pride in their craft; I may be biased for Hokkaido when I say it has the best seafood in the country (period) and very good rice, dairy, fruits & vegetables. Scenery/Landscape: 9 - Stunning, beautiful nature that changes with the seasons. Standard of living/quality of life: 7 - I personally feel there is a better standard & higher quality of life here in Japan vis-à-vis Singapore. Re: cost of living; depending on where you live, housing and transport (e.g. I could buy a second hand car for as cheap as just one month's salary) can be affordable, though this certainly varies. The welfare system (pension, healthcare, etc) is well developed and comprehensive. Negatives are considerably high taxes & inflation, stagnant wages. 3) Japanese are extremely polite and civic-minded. Generally, very hospitable & welcoming. They are also driven with a strong work ethic and strive for perfection. 4) Probably cliché and overused, but Japan to me is about "omotenashi" [おもてなし] - the sense of total hospitality - and "ichi-go-ichi-e" [一期一会] - a philosophy often attributed to the great tea master Sen no Rikyu and best encapsulated in the traditional tea ceremony or 茶道; treasuring each and every encounter, never to be repeated in the same way, ever again.

[@oricebucket]

@@missplainjane3905 yea. You should. Then you can share your perspectives with us.

[@fahmidamiah]

Lydia is cool! I'm not great at learning new languages, but my husband is... I really think it's a sign of intelligence. Now that I'm in Singapore, I found this video really interesting and insightful about why anyone would want to leave Singapore.

[@hidemitheatre]

Ghib ojisanを中田敦彦さん経由で知ってからずっと観てる視聴者です。お若いのになぜオジサンという番組名なのかしら？っていう疑問を毎回持ちながら。笑　なぜGhibさんに惹かれて観ているのかというと、こんなに現地(シンガポールであれどこであれ)に馴染んで英語を話している日本人を観る機会がないので貴重なのと、本当に英語が上手で、Ghibさんの英語の文章聞くために見てるかなあ〜。とにかく自分の言葉で話してるところがマジ魅力的で、こんなふうに颯爽とフレンドリーに気さくに英語を話す日本人になりたいっていう理想だからかも。リンダさんは宝塚男優的な素敵さですねぇ〜カッコいい。

[@GhibOjisan]

ありがとうございます！あっちゃんに感謝！笑

[@海谷健一郎]

I am very happy to hear about Japan.

[@ISTARI22]

It's really refreshing to hear about opportunities outside of Singapore. I really loved this sharing session. I would love to work abroad too. Thank you for this

[@HaruLoku]

本当に羨ましい！！！！！今必死に面接とかやってるんだよ！早く日本に住む夢を叶えたいんだ〜頑張るぞ！

[@GhibOjisan]

応援してます😁

[@miyazakihiroshi2548]

初めまして。日本に住むんやったら個人的には神戸がお薦め🎵食事はもちろんパンやケーキ、コーヒーも美味いしおしゃれな服屋なんかも多いし有名な温泉もあるし街自体都会過ぎず田舎過ぎずやし元々貿易港やった関係で外国人も多いし(あのイニエスタも現在神戸在住)凄く住みやすい街やで🎵あと神戸は大阪や京都、淡路島、四国なんかも近く都会に飽きたら淡路島や四国と言った田舎へすぐ行く事が出来るしね。

[@PeterYong.Social]

Am envious of her, making it in a foreign country, with so much ease.

[@watarukun9262]

Was wondering where did I see her before and when I finally look at her picture with her parents, no doubt that she was my senior in YCSS in Singapore. Good to see that she's doing fine !

[@orange9784]

Somehow find her very familiar too YCSS ? Yuan Ching SS ?

[@おい小池-k7y]

リディアさんの日本語すごいね、ほんとにネイティブと変わらない。こんなに発音までうまくなるもんなの！？びっくりした。 頭がよくて努力家なんだねぇ。嵐がおぼれてたら自分もおぼれに行くのは笑った

[@GhibOjisan]

ファンの鏡でした…笑

[@dominiqueumali3871]

Love love love her ❤️♥️ such a positive outlook, very natural and down to earth and overall seemed like a great company.

[@stuzarvoid]

me too.. i dont really miss singapore after living here for 4 years.. yes u can cook the food here and there are restaurant that cater to singapore taste.. and yes i hate sg weather

[@orange9784]

Yeah agreed . seriously Nothing to miss down here .

[@Jinkypigs]

Good for you. Not for me, I need my mee siam, laksa, char kueh tiao, bak kut teh, and more. Not to mention the bureaucracy there. Now I love visiting Japan, but staying there? Nah

[@monalisaaltenburg4879]

I can’t stand Japan cold weather & not safe country as it’s so prone to earthquakes. So no thanks. I prefer to only just visiting for leisure than to live there.

[@kaori8441]

リディアさん、ネイティブと差がないぐらい日本語使いこなしていて凄いなといつも思います✨ ずっと住もうと思うくらい日本を気に入って貰えるなんて嬉しいです😆

[@faramir90]

Loved the occasional blogposts that she used to write on gaijinhan, glad to see that she is doing well!!

[@MDroid-bn6eb]

Fate and destiny, that’s why you don’t fight life. Sometimes you are just meant to be where you are meant to be. Best of luck!

[@paecpc]

When she spoke in English, she reminds me of Kit Chan, our local famous singer. Interesting story, thanks for sharing!

[@wanyewmun1952]

Who the hell is kit Chan.?

[@kentakicheeken4471]

@@wanyewmun1952 Just Google lah. So hard meh?

[@wanyewmun1952]

I only know Japanese artist

[@lyhthegreat]

@@wanyewmun1952 the one that sang the national day song "Home"..surely you must have heard the song before..

[@wanyewmun1952]

Takeshi sormashi

[@linok7317]

I also wish to live in Japan. It's so fun and beautiful. ❤️❤️❤️

[@deanzaZZR]

But you understand, lah. 對嗎？😃Lydia is a great example of the benefits of immigration to a society.

[@MangMang125]

Feel so happy for her!!

[@sharmine1997]

I'm the complete opposite - studied uni here and in my 2nd year of working and I really can't see myself living here for the rest of my life lol. She brought her Singaporean husband here to Japan but I shall try and get my Japanese boyfriend to go back to Singapore together hahaha.

[@GhibOjisan]

Sorry about that! Maybe look for a different job? I think the experience heavily depends on whether you work at a good company or not

[@sharmine1997]

@@GhibOjisan don't have to be haha i think i'm just not suited for the country that's all, i'm very homesick and i miss my friends and family! But yeah, my current company really is very stressful so a big part is from that too...

[@erictay36]

save lots of money from now, at least half a million or more and then move back to japan again. japan will be more enjoyable to live in if you have a strong financial back up.

[@Miinecraftserver]

First ✌🏻 as always , Greetings from Newzealand 🇳🇿 Miss good ol days in Singapore see 🇸🇬 you soon

[@sanakatsuka]

I loved it when she started to speak Singlish!! Also, yay, she’s an Arashi fan too and still in the fanclub after all these years :)

[@lisarsng7751]

I have a couple of questions for Lydia. As a Christian living in Japan, where Japanese is not her first language, does she think and pray in Japanese? Does she attend a Japanese service in church?

[@lydiay.Akatsuuki]

Lydia is living the dream!!!!!!!~

[@josephgohkk]

My wife and I will be moving to Japan end of this month too! And I see alot of similarity of Lydia's and Randy's life to me and my wife. Hope we will have a chance to speak and meet Lydia face to face some day.

[@shaunkee6998]

Fresh produce is something that you cannot understand until you lived overseas. Like what is meant to be fresh.

[@lemontree9394]

I couldn't agree more.

[@rurounigaijinn]

I would also think that because she's living in Gunma, a lot of things are probably way cheaper than living within metropolitan areas like Tokyo and Osaka, specifically rent and the amount of living space you'll get.

[@GhibOjisan]

Yes rent is definitely cheaper outside the big cities!

[@ivanseah8321]

This girl look like Stephanie sun. 👍👍

[@Towkeeyoh]

9:54 Lol! Seriously, Auntie's fans would love that eps!

[@山本桜-p2f]

日本をHOMEと思ってくれて嬉しい。 自分は日本とイギリスだけど どっちつかずで、どちらに住むのも捨てがたい 半端者です💦 何でしょうね・・・家を持つってことはその国への覚悟があるという事 姿勢がとても刺激になりました。 明快で考えがきれいな方だなぁ・・・！！！

[@challengertvkiko5585]

シンガポールの人はk-popの方が好きかなと思っていたから、嵐好きなリディアさん素敵過ぎる😍💕しかも5人とも好きという所に共感！私も5人と一緒に沈みます！ I also love arashi soooooo much!!!😘

[@aero.l]

Depends on the generation.. I was also born in the 80s like Lydia. Our generation are more familiar with J-wave. We watched J-dramas and listened to J-pop/J-rock and idolises actresses like Ryoko Hirosue, Kyoko Fukada, Nanako Matsushima and Misaki Ito. I feel that the Japanese celebrities of that time were all naturally good looking and much better than the Koreans today. For me, I still think Japan is better. 😄

[@kewpiechong]

Living in Japan may be great, but working in Japan, especially in a big Japanese company may be a huge cultural shock for Singaporean. The strict top-down approach, the give-your-all or go home work ethic and the drinking after work...

[@maggiekow1746]

hi.i have been living in yonezawa in yamagata city for the last 40years and it is my home now.i love singapore,proud to be a singaporean and am so blessed to have the best of both worlds.japan is a beautiful country and so is my country.if u love nature and the simple way of life,u would love the rural areas like yonezawa who is 2hrs away from tokyo by shinkansen

[@わわ-l8w]

日本の場合は差別というよりは、「日本の文化が外国と違いすぎること」が原因でそれを外国人が差別だと捉えてしまうことが良くある。 例えば岡山県で起きたベトナム人技能実習生に対する暴力事件。あれは差別もそうだが、基本的にあれは日本の古いブラック会社、肉体労働系の会社のやり方なんだよね。 先輩の言うことは絶対である。後輩はとにかくパシリとしてヘーコラヘーコラ従う。いわゆる体育会系的な日本の古い体質の会社。 こういう会社がまだ存続しているし実際にあれは「ベトナム人だから」ではなく日本人に対してもやっている。 あとは無知。日本人の大半は「シンガポール人の平均給料は日本人より高い」という事実も知らないし、そんなことに興味がない。 今僕は日本人としてみなさんに話をしているんですが、だからこそあえて現実的な話をしました。 確かにそういう差別あるんですよ。「Japanese are not racist」とは言いませんよ。だって実際にあれがベトナム人じゃなくて白人だったらあんな事件起きないでしょう。 日本は確かに良い国ですよ。綺麗な国で。だけど実際そういう汚い部分もあるのです。それはほとんどが無知から産まれる現象です。 歴史もそうです。ほとんどの日本人はかつて日本軍がシンガポールを侵略したことも知りませんよ。 今の時代の若者たちに「お前らは謝罪するべき」と言っているのではありません。 ただそれは日本人として知らなくてはいけない事実だし、忘れてはいけないことなんですよ。

[@shirookazaki2748]

リディアさん！これからも群馬を盛り上げていきましょ～！！

[@diainJP]

御意！笑笑笑笑笑

[@AmethystIcelynn]

That's the first time I hear someone said they miss the humidity. Personally, I never appreciated the heat and humidity in South east Asia. But I love the weather in Japan, I'm always so happy there.

[@tekkotoharu0608]

素敵な方ですね！ 自分がやりたいことのためにしっかり努力して夢を実現しているから、堂々と輝いていられるんですね！ 私にリスニング力がもっとあれば、この動画をもっと深く理解できたのに…。 それが残念。 いつかお会いしてみたいです！

[@krnsk563]

7:32 I think it's supposed to be "immersion school"?

[@ocean080]

Racism happens in every country and Japan is not as bad as in the west or africa because most Japanese are not aggressive and they won't attack you physically.

[@joanleenakayama7939]

Me too.... Singapore is too hot for me after many years in Japan. 🤪😅😅

[@Potomacstud]

Great video Ghib San , Subarashi

[@chenyinmei6466]

I love l7ving abroad..but yes I will return to Singapore one day..my visits are frequent..different stages of life...different needs..is all..I guesr

[@akikom.491]

最近の日本の夏は半端なく暑くて、気候が昔と変わってきているので、住みづらいと感じますよ。ただ四季があるのは季節を楽しめる。。それと、食事は日本🗾は美味しいと思う🎉😋

[@singaporedan7701]

Great video as usual

[@IZTheOne]

I definitely won't fit into Japan society well, I can't speak or understand Japanese enough to survive an earthquake warning. Lucky for her and her husband everything just fell into place nicely for them when they came to Japan.

[@choonhockong8215]

Since she loves Japan so much why not apply for PR or citizenship. She is proficient in Japanese speaks fluent English and ha ha Superb Singlish. Mandarin?

[@francisgoh1577]

日本に11年も住めることは、もしかして、職業が教師だと思います。一般のサラリーマンだと、面接だけで大変です。それに、朝から夜まで、仕事をする事もしんどいと思います。僕は日本に一年間しか住めなかったので、すごく羨ましい。仕事を頑張ってください。

[@leonishappysashimi9450]

I’m learning Japanese now in hopes to move to Japan in future too. However I have some Japanese friends move to Singapore and main reason is Japan has earthquake and a big one is expected to strike even Tokyo in near or mid future. I have never experienced earthquake before living almost all my life in Singapore but I think it’s negligible (maybe just shake a few minutes) compared to having a full-on life in Tokyo? This is a question for Singaporeans living in Tokyo. Appreciate your views please 🙏

[@Mew77778]

Life still goes on earthquake or not. Most people around me aren't even bothered by it. They still continue to work during the earthquake 🤣

[@TheReiz88]

Not too sure about mega cities, But staying in Sapporo and hang all around Hkd for my masters, 1.5 years may pale in comparison to most. All I can say is, Japan is fantastic but it does have some issues regarding those already mentioned. Especially if you have kids. You're gonna put them through a pressure cooker, Not that Singapore is of much difference, but it's worse in Japan. If you're just looking for a great time, go for it!

[@miyazakihiroshi2548]

食事だけやなくて季節によって自然が我々に対して色んなモンを見せてくれる所も🇯🇵の良い部分やね。ちなみに僕さっき地元の山奥でホタル見て来たで🎵

[@GhibOjisan]

間違い無いですね！どの季節も楽しい、というか。夏は暑いけど、花火大会とか祭りが最高です笑

[@miyazakihiroshi2548]

@@GhibOjisan ホタルの次はぼちぼち紫陽花や🎵とまあ🇯🇵って国には四季があって季節ごとに様々な面が見られるのも🇯🇵がシンガポーリアン達に愛される理由の1つなんやろな。そいや～リー首相もかなりの🇯🇵好きらしくてプライベートで何度も来日してるらしいな👍️

[@kokwahtan8577]

She's a pretty lady!!

[@alui5362]

hmm if I don't recall wrongly, one of the big things ghib didn't like about japan was office work culture? which isn't something that lydia would face as an english teacher, I think...

[@GhibOjisan]

Yes I’m sure somebody working as an office worker has a totally different perspective!

[@sallyng9692]

I agreed. I worked in Japanese companies before and I really dont like their office culture. Although I enjoyed holiday in Japan but their office culture is totally different

[@kewpiechong]

I used to work for a Japanese MNC. I recall I had so much trouble with silly paperwork eg, I used font size 12 instead of Font size 11 for a form and got complained via email, which was cc-ed to the entire division in Singapore and Japan! I mean, come on...

[@sslee153]

What kind of microphone are both of you using? Brand, vendor, cost?

[@jemappelleformage601]

Can tell that she genuinely loves Japan by learning the language properly and adapting to the culture just like how some Japanese love Singapore. She’s very natural unlike the “weebs” who are like kinda cringey when they say they love Japan while speaking in anime language and misappropriating the culture.

[@jennifer-oc6io]

Singapore’s much more easier to adapt than Japan. Many Japanese in singapore don’t speak English well either

[@kentakicheeken4471]

“Anime language” is still Japanese. 😂

[@Fakeslimshady]

Define "misappropriating"

[@wretchedworm]

i dont get it, why give up HDB? can rent out right to get passive income?

[@takcody]

Price, waiting period for BTO, 5 year minimum occupancy period, issues with renting out (disputes, maintenance, handling tax) would be primary problems. I'm kinda at the same spot now where I look at a 35k 3dk house in the outskirts of Osaka compared to a 350k 3rm HDB in a non-mature estate. Is it worth it for me as a single to wait till 35 when there is an opportunity for me to grab a house or even land (yes foreigners can buy land in Japan) in Japan now

[@zhen86]

You cannot own a oversea property

[@DerrickNinon]

any school to recommend for beginner singaporean trying to learn Japanese?

[@gopore4312]

ハロー　リディアさん、元気でなによりです。日本で元気に生活されてるようですね。

[@PerfectNightHere]

I wan to move to Japan~~~~

[@yuanurlady]

So interesting !

[@shadowvampwolf]

the ladies in the back ground at the melon pan shop hahaha

[@kentk4196]

her accent is almost perfect!

[@jlth87]

Been here for 10 years too~ lol so shiok

[@sujaniaslam2428]

Hi Ghib Great Vlog as usual,, Lidia さん　に　友達　に　なりたい🤣,, Enjoy weekend 👍☕️🥞

[@MrAikoxz]

Great video, just wanna share that your background music usually tends to peak when you are doing transitions

[@GhibOjisan]

Thanks for letting me know😁

[@哥坤-s7o]

Racism exists everywhere. Japan is a homogeneous society, but they are not confrontational and intrusive to people not their own. Rather, foreigner should knowledge there are differences, learn to adapt to their culture and learn and speak Japanese like Lydia. It is very mild compared to other forms of racism in other countries that lead to offensive violent behaviors.

[@oricebucket]

I do speak Japanese to and frequent trips to japan. Indeed we feel the slight racism over there but it has got better as the world becomes more intertwined with the internet. But what I really don’t like is the silent racism. I would rather people speak up so I can react to it.

[@boujeefoodie2635]

@@kageyamareijikun I’m curious why they did that since you are chinese and if you don’t speak usually they can’t tell. Do you look very different?

[@boujeefoodie2635]

@@kageyamareijikun I see, I can usually tell the Japanese apart in Singapore from their clothes and mannerism but I thought in Japan, it's easier to blend in the crowd in terms of appearance for a fair-skinned east asian looking person wearing the same fashion (herd mentality) that's why I'm quite surprised. I haven't encountered racism in Japan but I have seen westerners facing it like the infamous "gaijin seat" in the train so I know there's definitely racism or xenophobia in Japan but maybe not the violent kind.

[@boujeefoodie2635]

@@missplainjane3905 Why are you doing a survey all of a sudden? lol

[@ms3025]

Excellent decision she made. I know more Singaporeans of all races are moving to Japan.

[@saykuan88]

Given Japan borders will be opening in June 2022, @Ghib would you organise a tour for Singaporean to Japan?

[@GhibOjisan]

Sounds fun!

[@anna_wong]

Hey Ghib, would you be interviewing the other Singaporean guy whom you interviewed previously in your video? Ananda?

[@GhibOjisan]

Our schedules didn’t match, hopefully next time!

[@keytiax1128]

if all singaporean go japan stay their attitude n good manner will improves well

[@tanjeffrey9396]

はじめまして、よろしくお願い致します。本当に面白いですね。私もできれば日本で住んでいます。仕事なので、今難しいです。

[@littledesignlady9224]

Oh my gosh! 彼女と全く同じ経験だねーセーラームーンも好きたり、嵐も好きし、だけどスピードの曲が好きので、歌詞を通訳するために、ひらがなを覚えて来た。まあー自分の日本語レベルはまだまだですけどね😭

[@Sakurazuki139]

11:29 それが日本人のおかしい考え方だと思います。そんなに外国人が怖いんですかって信じられないよ．．．僕の母国よりも日本の感染者数はより多くて逆に日本に来たら怖いんじゃないですか😀 それにしても、外国人の個人観光の受入が再開されるまで我慢して待つしかないです。 今回も面白い動画です、浅草いいな〜

[@waihwangtan1662]

Very good video

[@vbwiv]

5:50 😹😹😹

[@atxiaoping]

Hi Lydia! Can you recommend the international school that teaches physics in English in Tokyo? 😘 Appreciate!!!!

[@Xsessive182]

I love both contries but japans work culture scares me