Girls: How to be popular as foreigner in Japan

What does a foreign girl have to do to be like in Japan? How to be popular as foreign girl in Japan. What does a woman from abroad have to do or say in order to be popular with Japanese men and women?
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[@MochaxMatcha]

Its funny they say all this, because foreigners feel the same about japanese girls when abroad. So many women are so fashionable and grateful. Even the girls in the interview are more dressed up than most people I know on a daily basis!

[@user-vl8ck4gz6w]

For real! I live in germany and 90% of the people here dress like shit, dont care or just use and buy stuff thats ''conventional'' like mountainproofed clothing even though theyre just in the city. I envy japan and their suit culture it just looks nice.

[@Niniriina]

@@user-vl8ck4gz6w Ok man muss sein eigenes Land jetzt nicht so runter machen :)

[@user-vl8ck4gz6w]

@@Niniriina Germany is a great country dont get me wrong but in the fashion department they're very low. Not that it's really important but for me it kinda is

[@MinieAnne]

Yeah but sometimes I fell like they overdress for this occasion like If you go to the Louvre Asian and foreigner in general are dress like if they're going to a wedding 😂

[@trina397]

Damn dont even want to know what kind of people you know then jesus...

[@Shimmysoup]

Girl:"Their face is so pale" Me:*laughs in tan*

[@Diana-kb2zp]

jigine stories *laughs in black*

[@ididntmeanto5636]

@@Diana-kb2zp broooo

[@dataexpunged6969]

*sees this comment and laughs in brown*

[@kiwitropicana3047]

😂😂

[@TheAlegre9]

**laughs in mexican**

[@oh3275]

When they say “foreigner” they mean Tall, blue eyed, blonde and white 😔

[@sandy00960]

So the dude in your picture?

[@whyamilikethis7423]

@@sandy00960 tsukkishima kei

[@loser7080]

@@sandy00960 His eyes are not blue and technically he's asian

[@sandy00960]

@@loser7080 I didnt know that, sorry

[@loser7080]

@Alien_ee really? I never thought of it Like that

[@holyguacamole3893]

“They’re so pale” *laughs in black*

[@Luna-ry8lv]

*laughs in brown*

[@TheKennethfilm]

Laughs in yellow brown.

[@miaalmeida4787]

*laughs in latin*

[@IncognitoColors]

Same :'D

[@alicewong9935]

That one person In the corner I mean, you could be albino 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@pet_tularhodes3687]

As a westerner that goes to japan often I’m so surprised they think we are popular I look at the Asians perfect skin no wrinkles beautiful eyes and thick lush hair and I think how beautiful Asian women and men are even with no or little mkup funny how what we see is different to what they see

[@user-eh5tt8to3s]

Westerners are more beautiful and gorgeous and exotic in my opinion

[@pet_tularhodes3687]

ああ are you Japanese? Many westerns want to be , dress and do mkup like Japanese , you are very beautiful people

[@user-eh5tt8to3s]

Pet_tula Rhodes the way you are is the best I think.☺️

[@josephskiles]

I think if all the people that surrounded me every day had much of a similar look it would get incredibly boring quickly, I find beauty in almost all types of people and can understand why we are seen as exotic and different than what they normally see from day to day. I can also understand how seeing western movies can influence thoughts on beauty, and even in their own media when it comes to many of their own entertainment a lot of the characters definitely have a more western look about them.

[@Amber-yw4ji]

ああ Pet_tula Rhodes this is such a wholesome interaction omg

[@anxx5233]

"foreign girls can be popular just by being foreign" "Why?" "Because they look good in blonde, have long legs, pale skin, blue eyes.." Yep. My totally foreign, south-east asian ass definitely can't relate

[@wetblob7700]

fUCK-

[@toohauteforyou]

They will compliment anyone in front of them (especially a foreigner) because it's polite.

[@julia5459]

Reality is often disappointing

[@amelia-692]

This

[@anxx5233]

@@toohauteforyou being "polite" is maybe one thing but we all know that japanese beauty standards are all about fair skin, high nose and long skinny legs. It's just kinda disappointing but not surprising at all cuz the same standards also apply in SE asia

[@ItstartswithM]

Me, being Latina, having brown eyes, brown curly hair, a little tan, and short would definitely not be popular. 😂 I guess most Japanese's first thought of a "foreigner" is a caucasian. 🤔

[@LucidDream]

Probably not true, should go and find out yourself. I keep having to explain to people who aren't white why they are so close to us. Just read history, it'll help you understand why we're close. It has a lot to do with our influence with them. Be it in history or pop culture. Japan at one point only traded with European people. The Dutch were the first group that brought them knowledge and literature. We've been open to trading with them for a very long time now. We're responsible for their economic boom they had after the war. I'm not sure why non-whites don't understand WHY they feel this way towards us. But history and culture will explain the why, if you care to understand it or read about it. Latinos, Africans, or Arabs have little to do with their country through history...why they don't care as much. Maybe if you were the ones trading with them for many, many years and influencing them...they'd be more talkative about you. But it's not the case. They adopted many western ideas and were helped by Europeans/Americans. Can you blame them for feeling that way after understanding this? They've more exposure to us.

[@Ashley-nj9jw]

I dunno I went to Japan recently a few weeks ago. I'm Mexican I didn't feel treated differently, except two instances, when I went to the country side, people be staring lol. I don't blame them, it was in the middle of no where. Another instance is when I went to a event our school did to talk to Japanese students, in the end my group they only took pictures with the white girls. Oh well. But besides that my overall experience of Japan was amazing,the people were extremely kind and super considerate of other people. the only times I got real trouble was with other foreigners.

[@kitebabe05]

i suppose its because of anime...the most anime figures are caucasian...

[@janpeternelj2309]

You could be my popular ;)

[@katnightingale2451]

Same!

[@maainlymaya]

It would be interesting to ask people after answering what kind of foreigner they were thinking of. I'm sure most are imagining a white Hollywood actress type.

[@esthers.5364]

You bet

[@viv4244]

They did in another video, most of them answered Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande or a Hollywood actress in general

[@HJima]

makes me wonder with the girl that said she'd want to befriend foreigners, with me, that if maybe she wouldn't approach me or like me approaching her if I'm not white (like being their friend)

[@unknownfrvr6767]

Gnome Sane no no no it's not about that , it's the fact they worship them is what is hilarious and also depressing at the same time 😂😂😂 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@unknownfrvr6767]

Gnome Sane plus it's the fact that Asians are the only race that does it so they are obviously people are gonna say something about it Because it's not normal

[@zazenwind]

Maybe cathy should carry some pictures of different ethnicities or find a non-white collaborator to ask these kinds of questions with.

[@anxx5233]

Tbh I kinda expect her to stretch the questions by saying something like "what about the non-european gaikokujin?" when the interviewee started to show that they only had white people in mind

[@toohauteforyou]

@Alisha Yeah she clearly cherry picks for validation and it's weird.

[@Lionheart1188]

no

[@chileeeeee]

Strawberry Pop-Tart I highly doubt she is cherry picking. Most East Asian people probably just instantly think of a white person when you start talking about foreigners.

[@MD-kh4cf]

@@Lionheart1188 why not? some representation of POC would be nice

[@ItsSweetiePie]

Brown girls out there, don't be disappointed! I used to live in Japan and even though I'm not tall, blonde or white, I was still quite popular among Japanese people. As long as you're friendly and kind in Japan you'll be popular ^^

[@niiyon4852]

But I wonder how do you be kind when you don't even know japanese language? Also I'm such an introvert ...so I feel like I will stand and can't even talk if I come in japan.....(sorry bad english)

[@neonlights7607]

@@niiyon4852 well actions speak better than words and acts of kindness are appreciated more than just speaking in polite manner! Kindness breaks language barriers easily!!! Just keep faith in yourself 💖

[@AAAAAA-qs1bv]

@@niiyon4852 -I mean, you can always learn the language if you worry about not being able to understand people.

[@bloodyconfessor]

why would brown """people""" expect to be popular in the first place when they look like THAT

[@makotok.1736]

As a Japanese person it’s such a shame to see every interviewees in this video talk about only cocaisians when they heard the term 外国人 (foreigners). Can’t believe this was filmed just recently......

[@dataexpunged6969]

Thank you so much. I'm an Indian and I felt a bit hurt that there was no mention of darker skinned foreigners

[@toqa6735]

•́ ‿ ,•̀

[@EnvyAndrogyny]

As a Caucasian italian that was the first thing I've noticed....

[@toqa6735]

@@EnvyAndrogyny I'm Arab but the term (Caucasian) does apply to me since i have fair skin but black hair (even tho my whole family is brunette and grandparents are blonde lmao..)

[@EnvyAndrogyny]

@@toqa6735 I guess so but I used that term because in Italy we do have asian, black, Arab Italians (and so on), that's all :) guess that "European" would have been better, but still, there are a lot of POC Europeans so...

[@indyyoutubeaccount9826]

I wonder how people feel about dark skinned foreigners

[@Thedreamer9999910]

indi B tho i'm more like a caffè cappuccino color but a little bit lighter

[@indyyoutubeaccount9826]

@@Thedreamer9999910 yeah I am the same, I wonder if Japanese people classify cappuccino as dark.

[@dataexpunged6969]

@Alisha damn. That's sad I guess, but well, preferences.

[@kuroneko106]

Have you seem the laundry ad where they wash a black guy and an asian, korean guy I guess appears? pretty much like that I guess.

[@alicewong9935]

Probably scared, I don’t blame them, They don’t want them coming in and running around stealing stuff, selling drugs and than calling you a racist because you put them in jail for stealing stuff and selling drugs, and trying to advocate for more of your kind to come in and take over, putting in laws in place that take away jobs and educational opportunities from Asians, and than having the audacity to call them privileged, and talk about how sumo is too yellow, and we need more “diversity”. they aren’t stupid, they know how you are, and they aren’t interested in being terrorized. I’m lucky enough to live here in Japan as a white women, I’ve never experienced the lack of being racially terrorized in all my 24 years of life.... its a strange feeling, but I like it.

[@Naive121]

So off-topic but japanese language is so pleasant to the ear. That is what I was thinking the whole video. Such a beautiful language

[@dylanjperri]

Jula so true! I was learning it steadily about six months ago until I fell off track. I’m thinking of starting up again soon!

[@toqa6735]

I agree(｡•́︿•̀｡)

[@LucidDream]

It really is. To me it's one of the more pleasant sounding languages in the world. I love Japan.

[@alexpond648]

Yes, sounds so very different from Chinese. I can hear words and because I like anime, even understood some. Think I should give it a try.

[@r.b.9338]

Same

[@quintrankid8045]

Natural cat walk. Wears Lolita fashion. Speaks German and English. Cute. Can do it aura. This all reminds me of someone, but who? Must think. I'm sure it will come to me.

[@jame254]

I know sounds familiar!!

[@evewhoo]

Neither can I. Hmmmmm I wonder who that would be?

[@ghostofmisao.]

I feel stupid I don't get it

[@allisonali99]

@@ghostofmisao. I think is the reporter 😂😂

[@Heart-shapedBox]

@@ghostofmisao. Its Cathy cat lmao

[@defunctchannel942]

Girl on the right at @7:30 is my favorite. she gets so passionate about everything. I hope theres more interviews with her

[@Matthew-ee6nb]

Between this video and the other one, she really wants a foreign friend.

[@Nuriyya91]

@@Matthew-ee6nb JAPANES GIRL IN 7:30 WHEN YOU SEE THIS: I AM A GERMAN GIRL. CAN BE BEST FRIENDS PLEASE? YOU ARE SO CUTE. I AM ALSO WILLINGLY TO SPEAK GERMAN TO YOU THE WHOLE DAY. k thanks, tschüß

[@sanaaabd.8965]

When you ask japanese about foreigners they seem to only think about European people, its kinda "closed minded".. Or not ? That's the impression that left me after watching this video, anyways thank you for that video 🙏🏼

[@artmarashli]

I agree. Although we must consider the psychology behind a western (European, etc) girl asking them "what do you think about foreigners?" I guess they would talk about indians if the reporter was Indian.

[@anxx5233]

Exactly my thought. Maybe there's certain depth in the term "gaikokujin" that we don't know all this time

[@sanaaabd.8965]

@@artmarashli Clever ;)

[@sanaaabd.8965]

@@anxx5233 Maybe ;)

[@artmarashli]

@@sanaaabd.8965 Thanks :)

[@cacau1073]

foreign = european/white ???????????????????

[@everythingsfinett3903]

Yeah they usually think about white people first when talking about foreigners. The image is: pale skin, big blue eyes, sharp features, tall with blonde hair, hourglass figure in females

[@jfarmerswatermelon6061]

@Silvia white not every caucasoid is white its a skull shape not a skin color...

[@Mharriscreations]

In my experience in East Asia, yeah, when people say foreigners, they tend to usually think of white people first. Where I live in China, usually 'foreigner' will mean white first, and then they will say something more specific if they mean a foreign person of another race. It only changes if there is a foreign person of a different skin color than white in front of them.

[@alicewong9935]

I actually really hate how we’re all just called foreigners, all lumped together, that includes other Asians, whites, blacks, Hispanics, arabs, there’s no way you can have an opinion on “foreigners” because it includes everyone, and every race and culture is so different, if you really want to know what Asians think about a certain race, ethic group or culture, you have to specifically name the group you want their opinion about. I really hope the term “foreigner” dies soon, I know it basically just used to mean white for thousands of years, because we were the only different race they knew existed, as we occasionally brought trade ships by to buy and sell goods with each other, but it’s 2020, they know other demographics exist now, and I’m not a “foreigner” I’m Russian and I live here, you may not erase my identity and lump me in with everyone else that I have nothing to do with, the world is not Japanese, and than “other”.

[@Bellasie1]

@@alicewong9935 Sadly, most Japanese people really think that way : either you're Japanese or you're not, and the rest is secondary at best.

[@aprili.3802]

I feel like in the US, an extroverted personality, confidence, and sense of humor are what make you popular. Having a nice figure and pretty face are a bonus. I’m quiet and shy though, so maybe those attributes are just what make you cool in my book.

[@Hierro330]

When I went to Japan this year in Spring, it was a little odd to me on how much attention I got. I have naturally curly hair with some red highlights and they just love it. There was one woman who I talked to while waiting for the bus saying how beautiful I was, and wished I could marry her son >>;; Dunno how I feel about that but I guess flattered?

[@carolineelenora7246]

Honestly this is a very specific type. This is like when western girls fall in love with Asian men. It's a very small part of western woman they idolize I think. Like blonde hair blue eyes skinny and fit with curves. Like a veeery specific type

[@unrulycrow6299]

"Japanese look very young but foreigners look glamorous" _Laughs in 26yo looking youthful enough to still be mistaken for a highschool student_

[@kingdomheartsispeak4724]

*laughs in 22yo looking youthful enough to be a senior high school student*

[@adelem2211]

Same here... 27 and ppl still wonder if I'm old enough to work 😂😂😂

[@rilaxkumah]

I'm 26 and I don't think I'm that young looking 🤣 But I constantly get people saying they thought I was a high schooler or that my daughter was my sister, etc. It pisses me off that because I look young, when they realize I'm a parent some people get judgemental. Despite me being married & them obv caring about traditional values etc. But a mom my age or younger who simply LOOKS older don't get shade thrown from the same kinds of ppl? Conspiracy I say.

[@ruetube]

lolol why does this seem like a flex..

[@Thobza_Mhlongo]

@@ruetube lol the classic humble brag 🤣

[@LKA-si7ln]

Those girls at the beginning think foreign girls look cute in cosplay? Those girls have clearly never been to an anime convention in America.....*shudders* I feel like they have an idea of what foreign girls are supposed to be like, but reality doesn’t quite match up.

[@silverstorm1000]

Yeah haha. I think they imagine foreigners as like our celebrities and models. Not the reality of the obese and average looking people that are MUCH more common than the goddesses you see on the catwalks. I am not saying this out of hate for my own lot obviously, just that average looking people are more common anywhere you go than ultra attractive people.

[@sebastianschmidt566]

I can't stop laughing 😂

[@noe4354]

Ive been to one once. Very fun but my nose will never smell things the same again.

[@7shinta7]

@mid-life crisis at 19 Ever been to Germany? Oh boy there are so many people here that are overweight even in their early 20s and 30s - it's a shame.

[@7shinta7]

@mid-life crisis at 19 Did a quick research and you are right. According to the 2016 Global Obesity Levels the US ranks 12th (36.2% of the population) and Germany ranks 78th (22.3%). That's strange. Last year there were statistics that said Germany had the most obese population in the EU together with the UK. Well, maybe it depends on the poll...

[@snoopy2863]

i was so happy that they said they liked foreign girls in traditional japanese clothing! i always wanted to wear it, because it’s beautiful, but i was afraid people might feel offended.

[@Ssookawai]

Only the "US" (American) people are "offended" by anything i' this planet. Other cultures never have such toxic ideas, you can wear anything you want, people would just see you as an exotic woman (yeah lol) wearing their stuff beautifully and having fun.

[@OllamhDrab]

@@Ssookawai I wouldn't say that, actually, (you might want to be careful in India or a few other places,) but certainly Japan seems to actually like it when we like their clothes and stuff, in general. And they love some of our stuff. Part of it is they never really had their own garb and things *taken away* from them like some places that were really under colonial rule might have, (including Native American cultures) so there's less possessiveness about a lot of things. (I guess as long as you're at least trying to do it properly, I figure.) There's kind of a lot of love between various American and Japanese car scenes: we love a lot of their stuff, they love a lot of our stuff, different spins on each others' stuff we might cook up sometimes go back over the ocean and cross-pollenate again, ...and yeah, it's a much healthier attitude than, "Eh, all that sucks , only this is any good, 'or 'You can't do it like that, you poser," etc etc. Seems to be similar with the Euro scene. Things can be shared without it being about 'taking something away,' but it does depend a fair bit on history and prevailing attitudes. When Japanese gals wear Western clothes, maybe it's just kinda clothes to us, but sure, people dress nicer than I have in quite a long time, (being an aging car gal that who knows what they'd make of over there these days,) ...but a lot of Japanese people really like it when we join in the traditional garb thing. And it's kinda nice when you're watching videos of Japanese car meets, and you're like, "Hey, someone over there really wanted the green Dodge Dart like we used to do up as kids while maybe some was reading Initial D, or something." That feels nice, ...it's like by extension someone *likes* you. Real cultural *exchange.* THe world could use more of that right now.

[@user-jv3zw1gf4w]

Japanese people seem so much more sweet and humble than the majority of people here in the U.S. and it kind of surprises me that they don't even seem to realize this

[@pet_tularhodes3687]

Foreign students at schools are popular in Australia we tend to want to know about life in a different country , also backpackers with foreign accents tend to be liked especially by girls lol

[@pet_tularhodes3687]

Doffy Rob I love japan and Japanese people can’t Waite to go back in December put forth family holiday in japan

[@-zn6du]

can confirm, I love australia for its (in general) open mindedness and multi culturalism and we win out because we get so many amazing international food festivals, foreign restaurants and fashion/skin care stores and in a sense get to travel to other countries just by speaking to our neighbour, who is most likely from a different country and has a lot of stories to tell :)

[@josephskiles]

It never stops bringing me joy when I see how much Cathy lights up every time Sailor Moon gets mentioned =)

[@susmi51910]

So when they are talking about foreign girls they are talking about blond, blue eyes, tall and pale girls.

[@alexpond648]

Yes, realy frustrating image. I have brown hair and brown eyes, like most Caucasian and Iberian people in Europe. In China most people thought I was from the Middle East, even though I'm very, very pale and a bit tall for a woman from that country (5'7). They were shocked to learn that I'm indeed from Germany. No, not so much natural blonde, blue eyed beauties here. Well, not so much as they think oviously.

[@alicewong9935]

Ahhh.... as a white women living in Japan these comment sections always get on my nerves, the term “foreigner” may mean that in translation, but it’s not really how it’s used, but of course most people in the comments are missing the cultural context to how the word is actually used, its typically used to refer to racial minorities that live within the country, both on TV and in casual conversation, it doesn’t usually mean people who don’t live here to them, (but of course you would have to live here for years to get that) just think of the word as racial minorities instead, and than you’ll have a better understanding, because we Europeans are the biggest visible racial minority group in the country, and we always have been, we are the only outside race with any history here whatsoever, so yes it makes sense that they think about us, in the same way white Americans would think of black people before Asians when hearing “poc” or “racial minority” it’s just a numbers thing, chill.

[@pandachan3223]

@@alicewong9935 first sensate thing i see you write

[@alicewong9935]

Brenda Tomonaga girl I don’t even know you, I don’t have time for all the people who pretend to be mixed

[@pandachan3223]

@@alicewong9935 who tf cares if you have time or not, you have enough time to write in almost all comments how much you hate anyone who isnt white and how japanese people dont give you the attention you want, and that you are white and arent popular, guess what, being white obvously isnt the principal factor, being nice and being good are, but you arent, you are rotten

[@lymnnphatic]

girl: i think they will stand out when cosplaying *_me arriving in japan in jojo cosplay_* *ARA ARA NIHON*

[@wrenbite]

for those who dont understand, it roughly translates too *JAPANE OH ME OH MY*

[@Monoiru]

so basically we're all good smelling, high heel wearing, blonde, blue-eyed models with long ass legs... so guys, who's gonna break it to them? lol

[@stephanieperna5324]

Japanese girls are too kind!they are also beautiful! Maybe boys would have been more honest!

[@SummerHaze13]

Loved this! I'm wondering if interviewing Japanese people's opinions on Asian foreigners who are visiting is something you'd be willing to do? It seemed like everyone automatically referred to Western foreigners when asked this question!

[@solidsnake4985]

Ikr!

[@josephskiles]

I thought they did a video on that, i could be thinking of another similar channel as this though

[@marginal1.1]

“I can do it aura” Me: *cries in lack of self-confidence

[@hoperigli2860]

When I was in Guam I had a Japanese guy come and ask me to dance but I was already leaving, he was so cute and kept bowing and so I kept bowing and apologizing too, I felt so horrible I felt like it was such an honor for one to come up and ask me to dance. An unforgettable moment. Really made my day. 🖤🙏🏻 I hope to visit Japan. 😭🖤

[@thatcanadiangrandma]

I went to Japan for a couple of years when I was 23, I'm 48 now. I'm a petite person, 4 ft 9 inches, white and I adopted the more conservative fashion while I was there. I remember entering a store, walked to the employee, and said: Make me look like you. I blended in really well, everywhere, including work. Female coworkers were very engaging with me, and men seemed curious but not assertive. I had a black friend, she was extremely brilliant, joyful, the sweetest person ever, and yet...she was utterly ignored by everyone. She left a few months before the end of her contract, tired of racist-like comments and stares. She was not even greeted when entering stores etc. It's such a sad thing... Because I was white, I was treated like a princess and they were very kind to me. And on the other hand, they were assholes with my friend. It broke my heart back then, i tried to interfere but it was not received. Yet, I have very fond memories of my years there, probably the best of my whole life. I just wish they would have more openness toward all foreigners, no matter their color.

[@kutiekitsune213]

Japanese: They're so beautiful with their pale skin and big eyes and high heels and their mature cuteness! Westerners: *religiously tries to look Japanese*

[@sweetSasori13]

So ironic...I always feel so ugly when in Japan 🤣

[@indyyoutubeaccount9826]

same ahah

[@unknownfrvr6767]

Look on the bright side , no race finds them attractive 😂

[@avagross4879]

Unknown Frvr676 tf?

[@janabroflovski2572]

@@unknownfrvr6767 I do

[@unknownfrvr6767]

Maria Rai where did I lie tho 😂

[@thaliagraichen8312]

When they said smells on foreign girls... I was like: really? You haven't smelled us in Gym or after a quick run then

[@rilaxkumah]

I thought same-- I thought they were gonna say that if foreigners make sure they don't smell theyre cool. XD

[@emmadodson6769]

Whenever they talk about foreigners they just think of white, blonde people.... I live in Japan and I'm half black and no one thinks i'm cool lol

[@perturb-arte1577]

That's a shame cause you look gorgeous :)

[@xypaisb8026]

I heard that they can be a little intimidated by black people

[@halonut96]

*furiously writes down notes* Reads the notebook: be white........."huh"

[@OllamhDrab]

Don't get too excited, it's also about who they were talking *to* at the time.

[@ari-ok1oh]

OllamhDrab but in other interviews the interviewer is asian and they still only talk about white people

[@OllamhDrab]

@@ari-ok1oh Well, not saying that isn't a prevalent assumption, that 'gaikokujin' means 'White European,' but it does seem the definition does expand if the interviewer is black or Latino or whatnot. If you phrased the question about 'Americans' they might as easily think of Barack Obama or Beyonce or various sports celebrities of various colors. If it's closer neighbors they might specify a particular country, kind of like in the US when someone says 'Foreign Tourists' we're usually not thinking of Canadians.

[@OllamhDrab]

@@ari-ok1oh I'm talking about context.

[@ML-cc7gj]

Since most of the foreign movies, especially older ones, have mostly white tall people, and movies/TV shows used to be the main channel where Japanese saw foreigners, it makes sense they associate that with foreigners mostly. My MIL is always surprised when I say that there are darker foreigners, not everyone is blonde, fair and lighteyed. And then she’s like, yeah, right, there’s Obama or Johnny Depp, etc., so there ARE darker ones around. But the first image that comes to their head is someone like Nicole Kidman or Jude Law. Plus peoples’ admiration for things/qualities they don’t have themselves. Like how most curly people have wished to have straight hair and vice versa. You are attracted to opposites, that’s a human trait.

[@olivejuice9515]

i think people in the comments say "when they say foreigner they mean blonde, tall etc." but it's also because that is most of the people who visit japan. a friend of my mom went to japan. she's black and has curly hair and alot of people were fascinated by her hair and skin colour because they said they don't see darker people or curly haired people often :)

[@hishouha]

It's so funny for them to say this and admire us and then there's us admiring them ahahaha

[@marklucachev6695]

I love how these first two girls are talking about foreign women just 'existing' being attractive and having an 'aura', meanwhile they're both dressed way more stylishly than 99% of women in America... -_-

[@kadacho]

6:45 why do you let those young girls stand so close to the road???? i was worried about them stepping back and into the traffic. i don't see a guard rail either.....

[@maikevanb]

The mature woman talking about wanting to be more direct was so soothing and beautiful to listen to

[@memorie65]

I loved the video although I would see more what they foreigners that aren’t really European/Caucasian. Beauty comes in different forms, and you don’t become popular because your foreign exactly. There still the language barrier and other factors too.

[@shanadas3]

"Their face is so pale" me: *meanwhile my black ass sitting on my bed* ....ion think she knows the definition of a foreigner...

[@karaleigh_eva]

Oh my goodness the girl at 7:30 speaks so fast. I can’t. Wow.

[@m.h.9673]

I feel like you should be more specific with them when you say foreigners cuz , to them it seems like your just talking about white people

[@maf1077]

I love the innocence and beauty of Japanese women.😊

[@Hey3hey3333]

When these people are generally talking about foreigners in Japan they're probably talking about the image that Cathy is portraying ( not that there's anything wrong with her image she's great!). Notice how a lot of Japanese people talk about pale skin, blue eyes, light hair etc Just being foreign wont make you popular in Japan, and it may even make you popular in a negative sense. I used to live in a smaller city in Japan where there wasn't a lot of foreigners, I dye my hair bright blue and I'm a bit more colorful in my fashion. Over time, what I wore and how I acted became a lot more conservative and I think I appeared a lot more approachable. Though I didn't always like it, it was nice to have the attention sometimes but sometimes I wish I had dyed my hair black and tried to blend in a bit more. But I'm glad Japanese people generally view foreigners in a positive light, there's nothing more I could ask for :D

[@ghislainek.3174]

Was in Japan 2019 and I’m tall, olive skin and dark features. Never thought of how I was perceived or even what the beauty standards are. I had a very pleasant time and met amazing people. Lots of people especially on the trains, restaurants and bus stared a lot (not sure if in a good or bad way) but got nice compliments from some folks. Saw foreigners from so many different countries (based off the languages I heard). Didn’t think about being popular or noticed. Just wanted to enjoy my trip which I did and visit my girls who live in Shibuya. All us “foreigners” going or planning to visit there, just go and have fun and know with millions of people there, not all think the way these girls do.

[@microbeeom430]

I’m kinda sad that they only talked about white people ;-;

[@quaolitiamoorman4705]

Same gf

[@quaolitiamoorman4705]

@@syerra3138 i think dark skinned people already go to japan?

[@dataexpunged6969]

@@quaolitiamoorman4705 you're absolutely right. There are many black and brown people there.

[@quaolitiamoorman4705]

@@syerra3138 bc like u said, media, and stereotypes. I think the focus is mainly on blonde girls because they're cute, and japan is all about cute.

[@toohauteforyou]

@@syerra3138 Ignore this troll. They are talking about blonde girls because the girl in front of them is blonde and japanese feel it is polite to compliment the person in front of them.

[@angienatoyn]

When I went to Japan, I adored how stylishly conservative they dressed.

[@mariaantunez7236]

In my opinion foreigners are popular because when they come to Japan they are the new thing. And yeah, everyone is so curious and they want to know about you, but... maybe being different isn’t truly the main reason (because that will happen when any person travels to a foreign country). I think it’s because they have a sort of stereotype in their heads about us when we are just normal people 😂 Yeah some of us are really outgoing, charismatic and have that "cool" aura, but like I said before we also sleep, eat and breath. So maybe once people around start knowing you well and get used to your presence, you may stop being that popular 😂

[@bbb-db8vi]

By foreigner they mean: American white skinny girl

[@alicewong9935]

libra sunshine I was unaware that white skinny Canadians are apparently uncool, unlike the American ones, because yeah, “white” people came from America apparently 🙄

[@cutedragon2396]

They be thinking we wear heels and we catwalk waht the heccc

[@user-ff2lx6cz7k]

Yes, because white people only exist in America...

[@excalibur_._8730]

@@user-ff2lx6cz7k that’s simply not true. Just like how blacks people don’t only exist in America.

[@loser7080]

@@alicewong9935 White people came from Europe...well I mean white people are mutations so nvm

[@lesliemorganking3283]

So, they want foreigners to look like Salior Moon. Ok. All I need now are magic powers and a magic costume, a talking cat, and high boots.

[@leanarevenco5754]

I feel like they only look at our positive side and think we all are the same, its funny how we think that japanese ppl are just Wow and they have the same reaction to us, yet they have (i think) much more expactations than we do about them, so its kinda hard :")

[@mithrilg2286]

I used to work as a waitress in shibuya. I'm white, but shorter than average with dark hair and dark eyes and I was still asked on a daily basis if I was a model which confused me to no end. I was also asked if I was half Japanese a lot, because I didn't fit their idea of the tall blonde white person.

[@drew2388]

All the people being interviewed were ADORABLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CheshireCesare]

Assuming by “foreigners” they mostly mean tall blonde Caucasian ones, huh... :/

[@alicewong9935]

Claudi' H. So much colored jealousy...... it’s so cringe.... no one is obligated to like you...

[@ari-ok1oh]

Alice Wong no one is jealous. We’re just disappointed that they only think of white people. And I read some of your other comments, you are so racist and u think white people are the best of the best. You need to take several seats

[@myshiteu4934]

Lucas Belieber bro that dude is in every comment section that person is obviously racist😂 it’s honestly pathetic

[@OllamhDrab]

It probably does depend a bit who in particular was actually asking that question.

[@TilliePlaysYT]

Myshiteu ong 💀

[@nessa6593]

I do have green eye's I am tall i have strawberry blone hair...I am pale- but I Have a basic language - I don't think what I have is beauty literally japanese people are so pretty-

[@jjk5693]

You look East Asian

[@annabourbon]

Well nothing here for me then. LOL luckily I love their language, their culture, and a lot of stuff they have to show us and to teach us. So I'm not really bothered by the idea of not being popular in Japan... I was just curious though. Anyways as long as I am treated as a human being, is more than enough for me.

[@tomriddle887]

My friend went to visit Japan a couple months ago. She’s short, fit, blonde hair, and blue eyes, and was approached by a guy that spoke English. She said he was nice and help interpret for her but he was very forward. I guess there’s some less shy guys everywhere! Lol but she said he was the only guy that approached her and she was in Japan for a couple week.

[@LeneChibi]

The women you interviewed were all so kind and lovely! I'd love to chat with all of them, they seem like such positive people. I really hope they will be able to speak their mind some day... Japanese culture can be so opressing regarding sincere emotions and thoughts

[@robertsadler1275]

Moonie Cathy Cat! I am learning so much about the people of japan through your eyes and interviews, I am loving ever moment you seem to always make the interviews very special and unique!yes i would certainly also agree the French doll and Lolita Fashion is very special Fashion and yes a Beautiful work of art and even as a Beautiful a hobby Moonie Cathy Cat keep up these wonderful videos these are perfect for the first time visitors like me!Thank you!XXX

[@bendingbananas6540]

as much as i appreciate how nice and welcoming they regarding foreigners, i cant help but be reminded that for the most part by "foreigners", there's a good chance they're mainly referring to *white* foreigners. Blonde hair and blue eyes like they're some kind of mystical figure

[@shy8311]

I dont even think its the blond hair or blue eyes, that probably just makes you a little more special to them but mostly the pale skin. I think alot of japanese people just forget black people are foreigners aswell, sadly because of their beauty standards.

[@jaepum-7940]

is it just me that feels like she keeps making questions abt foreigners to japanese people to look for validation?

[@gigiedith6403]

jaepum - omg no I totally felt that vibe too

[@BANVA-io4bf]

I FELT THAT TOO.

[@chaeyoungsbestie414]

More like to pay her bills since these types of videos get mad views

[@kikir.5194]

yup, just you.

[@alicewong9935]

No, it’s just about money, as is everything.

[@natalkamyk4385]

I always thought they would be offended if we wore their traditional clothing but honestly it makes me glad they don't see it that way. As long as we wear it with respect and not to make fun of their culture its good to know they appreciate it.

[@remir.a.s9563]

This video made me Smile, Laugh, and Blush all at the same time. It is very adorable of how innocent there thoughts are of us foreigners. I'm from a Southern family, and we don't get dressed up that often. Honestly if it was socially acceptable for me to wear my pajamas to work...I would do it. Most Women were i'm from, tend to be very laid back and Wild. We do crazy stuff like jump from cliffs into the water. We put petal to the metal when driving our go carts downhill, and yes we do sometimes get injuries and such. Even tho we may seem Elegant and such from another perspective, were really not. Lol We most likely only come off as elegant, because a lot of us don't care. So when you are nervous and are worried what people are thinking of you. Don't worry, because those people are probably doing the same thing, and there to worried about what you might think of them. Basically its all about confidence. Do stuff that gives you confidence. Or watch videos of people trying to look the way you already do. xD Thats a real confidence booster right there.

[@merve4661]

For real? Over here in the Netherlands it's not weird to see highschoolers including me in high heels

[@annaclaudiamalvano6172]

When I lived in Japan everyone used to tell me how good I smelled 😂 it was so weird ahah

[@annichann]

These videos are fun! Always excited for your new videos!

[@aridora9941]

I went to Japan last April and It was the best experience ever! Everyone who we met were so polite and kind ♡ I went for a week and I miss it so much hopefully I will go longer next time 💕

[@icecream1397]

Ok but I'm a Tan person 🙃

[@joonlee6081]

Deepty Murmu Not all ppl in Jpn thinks like that :)

[@icecream1397]

yeah I know ! everyone has their own opinions I Love Japan TBH 🤧🤗💖

[@clansurf2253]

OK. So, culture in the U.S. vs Japan: U.S.: Halloween following the release of Moana, girls dress up as Moana, and get tons of backlash as it was not culturally accepted Japan: Girls look cute in our traditional clothing, and appreciate them liking their culture

[@jenna_maria]

petersl The thing is that in the US, white people used to dress as poc only to mock them. Poc had to assimilate into white culture, so now poc are using Moana etc to create sorta like poc-centered spaces where they can express their poc-ness w/o the societal pressure to be white. If a white person then indulges in the same methods they use to cope, it feels like sb intruding on the safe space they’ve created for themselves with the very intention of having it to themselves and themselves only. Versus in Japan, native Japanese people are the leading group of people, nobody is forcing Japanese people in Japan to assimilate to another culture or making fun of their traditional outfits like it is done to poc in the US.

[@toohauteforyou]

That's because Japanese have brains.

[@Regina777.]

@@jenna_maria and that's on period.

[@marlstarl8791]

Very interesting! Cool video

[@kisskisskitsune]

This made me laugh. As a tall redhead, Japanese men NEVER spoke to me but Japanese women sometimes did. Travelling alone, I felt like the men went out of their way to be respectful to the point of ignoring me.

[@mayshusakuhanamurasufferli5438]

They like to ignore

[@sutekisama3023]

Well actually my problem is more that nobody will recognize that I am foreign because I am Asian xD. Like I live in Germany but I am Asian sad sad

[@coralie288]

Same, I'm Canadian, but was adopted from China. I blend in wherever I go in Asia... Same here in Japan. It's my second time here and I've been working here for 2 years already. I always pass as a Japanese, so whenever I'm with my foreigner non-Asian looking friends, I get ignored.... -_-;;

[@paweenapiewngam7866]

I am from Thailand and I am also a foreigner for you. I don't think you were talking about foreigners but only westerners who have blond hair, white skin, tall, and blue eyes. :(

[@vanesas6722]

1:37 shes so nice to listen to her like her voice is so calm

[@ivaanbarajas6878]

4:10 the amazing self open and closing taxi doors. WOW 😮

[@anxx5233]

So... Does the term "gaikokujin" specifically refers to white people or something? Because most of these people were clearly talking about white girls. I thought the term simply meant "foreigners" but I guess I was wrong 🤔

[@alyssahuber6480]

anxx the term gaikokujin is used to describe mostly white foreigners but it can be used to describe non white foreigners.

[@alicewong9935]

Ahhh.... as a white women living in Japan these comment sections always get on my nerves, the term “foreigner” may mean that in translation, but it’s not really how it’s used, but of course most people in the comments are missing the cultural context to how the word is actually used, its typically used to refer to racial minorities that live within the country, both on TV and in casual conversation, it doesn’t usually mean people who don’t live here to them, (but of course you would have to live here for years to get that) just think of the word as racial minorities instead, and than you’ll have a better understanding, because we Europeans are the biggest visible racial minority group in the country, and we always have been, we are the only outside race with any history here whatsoever, so yes it makes sense that they think about us, in the same way white Americans would think of black people before Asians when hearing “poc” or “racial minority” it’s just a numbers thing, chill.

[@anxx5233]

@@alicewong9935 thank you for the insight. Btw I'm not trying to getting on your nerves or anything. This is a genuine question from a foreign person who has been learning japanese for years in foreign land yet still clueless about the actual cultural context of lots of things because the (not japanese) sensei knows no shit. I'm totally chill here. I hope you too and have a good day :)

[@killsomefool1239]

@@anxx5233 DONT LISTEN TO HER, SHE IS EXTREMELY RACIST TOWARDS EVERY RACE OTHER THAN WHITE PEOPLE, SHE HAS CONSTANTLY EXPRESSED HOW SHE THINKS ALL POC ARE THUGS AND DRUG DEALERS AND ARE STEALING PEOPLES JOBS AND HOW WE ARE DESPERATE FOR LITERALLY DOING NOTHING

[@arielcoco7646]

@@alicewong9935 gurl u so racist ive had it u an replyin to ppls comments with sum bs

[@erid143]

Be thin as AF. Seriously, Japanese are a different breed when it comes to thinness. I lived in Japan as 5'7", 145lb, size 9/10 (which by US standard reasonably thin) and I was so "fat" in Japan they didn't carry my size AT ALL. Still had to order all of my clothing from the US, was lucky to find find a mens shirt in Japan that didn't fit like a corset.

[@Fuzzythespyder]

Interesting, when I was in Korea the girls wore heels all the time and walked in them all day, I was shocked, even in winter.

[@zehro11]

7:42 omg i speak fluent german I FEEL SO SPECIAL NOWWWW

[@ashleigh677]

I love how foreigners say how perfect Japanese people look like dolls and at the same time Japanese people say we look like dolls. It’s so wholesome. ❤️

[@MrScreamingSilence]

Japanese girls look like dolls without even trying. Also Japanese girls: foreign cosplayers look like dolls... What? Also, I loved how all of the girls asked were kind of focused on the visual aspect, while the older woman at the end actually spoke about a cultural difference. Loved her

[@seasesh4073]

That AAAHhhHhaaA at 1:22 had me flooring 😂

[@user-fb6ud5jc4f]

'Foreigners look more mature...' Like yeah, we look like old saggy bags of skin, while they oftentimes look completely wrinkle-less...Like damn... That's a whole lotta unfair

[@motionista]

I would prefer to hear guys' opinion rather than girls....

[@summerrobbins5183]

When I think of Japanese girls, I think of them as petite and delicate, the kind of girls who make men feel manly. I felt like a giant war horse when I was stationed there and did have a Japanese man say I was “very beautiful, but scary.” I asked him to clarify and he said that American women have many opinions and confidence and that was intimidating. I think there is beauty in every culture. Is funny how we always want what’s different than us.

[@OhitsONnow]

"Like a giant warhorse." Now you just sound badass. Dammit thats cool

[@j-hoe2351]

No shawty you fierce and sexy dont let him tell you otherwise 🙌🙌

[@maaai3345]

"Their face is so pale." Me: *laughs in half Japanese but horribly pale*

[@Harmony-wj8ji]

日本人の方々が白人系外国人をイメージしているのはもうこインタビューで赤裸だですね。 コメ蘭で外国の方々が文句を言っているのはわかりますので、外国人方に向けて一つ言いたいことがあります。 東洋では｢美白｣という言葉があるほど、白い肌を求めます。芸能人の多数は大体肌が白いですね。美の一点が白い肌ということになると、元々肌が白い白人に憧れるのも単なる共通点です。 白人の方々も麦色の肌を目指して日光浴をしているではありませんか? 同じことです。美の意識が文化的に違うだけです。 違う文化、違う考え、違う美意識。世の中、違いがあるからこそ、世界は美しいのです。だからこそお互いの美文化にぐちは言わないでそっとしておいてください。

[@Rokudaimedono]

Not that it matters to me as a guy, but still, I gotta say, I'm kind of confused, if you're gonna ask Japanese people about what foreign girls need to do to be popular in Japan, then why the heck would you only ask women about it, that's just plain weird... O_o There was like one guy in your entire video, and 9 women. Surely it would be a heck of a lot more productive to focus mainly on asking guys about it, or at the very least make it 50-50? In your video where you ask Japanese people what guys need to do to be popular in Japan, you mostly ask girls about it, which makes perfect sense. And predictably, many (though not all) of the answers in this one are surely less productive to a girl than the answers in the guy version video was to guys, where you got tons of advice on how guys should dress and act to be attractive to Japanese girls. Surely foreign girls would like to know the same thing, i.e what they should do if they want to be popular with Japanese guys? Just saying.

[@niamhb811]

It's really difficult to find people who want to be interviewed, it just ended up being this way that more women said yes on this day

[@ageguyera]

If you look back in the catalogue of Ask Japanese videos, you’ll notice that videos are often separated into we ask “girls” this question, and “guys” this question. This question may be asked to more people in a later video.

[@decorachan4680]

Clicked as soon as it pops up in my notification :)

[@ametsuriyuzen3167]

From what I’ve learned in America men like woman who listen carefully and observe small details, attend to them and can handle situations well. Also comfortable when talking to them.

[@onlyme9348]

"Remember that the nail that stands out gets hammered in." When they talk about being famous and standing out in Japan, I remember that, but I don't know if it makes sense in this context of the video.

[@natybae195]

For once I'm happy that I'm a foreigner lol

[@notreallyaki9027]

Soo.. basically be a stereotypical European?

[@ThePointlessBox_]

Best in the world

[@damirserbanovic]

This is Fantastic! How they relaxed talking with you what is on their minds, I really admire how fluent you speek Japanese and English, I am yet to hear you speak German...

[@goose426]

this boosts my confidence for some reason.