I AM JAPANESE! What Japanese People Think Makes them uniquely JAPANESE

Honest opinion from Japanese people about what makes them Japanese and why. We asked Japanese boys and girls about Japanese national character traits and got some interesting answers.
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[@lejaponennoiretblanc]

One of most underrated channel ! Your content is so good !

[@TANVIRHASAN2150]

what Japanese think about bangladesh ? please ask

[@holyiiileagueiii1530]

Im also wondering what they think about Israel.

[@PostAtariGeneration]

content is really good, especially on the newer videos, but I just can't stand her fashion. Also, sometimes it would be nice if she questioned their answers rather than just listen politely. For example when the girl says they grow their own rice, it's not true. Japan's food security in 2015 was already only 39%, so they have to import 61% of foods including rice. Would be nice to see her reaction. And this applies to many other videos, often when interviewees say something about west or foreign people and are wrong, she never corrects them to see reaction.

[@marcurias]

I believe that the girl meant that her family grows their own rice, not that the nation does.

[@meowming2351]

How about "masculine guys vs. Flower boys" which of these do japanese girls prefer?

[@D0x1511af]

meowtt mostly I mean orential Asian prefer flowers boys over masculine traits

[@D0x1511af]

J but 2:1 I guess 😎😎

[@khawmcg]

J That's the spirit

[@lunatic_3521]

flower boys? xD

[@meowming2351]

Lunatic _ pretty boys

[@moussasuwwan8623]

The KOJIKI 古事記 which I am reading actually in French, borrowed from the library of the Japanese Cultural Centre, in Paris (パリ日本文化会館), is a Record of Ancient Things, and, it is the oldest book of Japanese history and the oldest text of any kind from Japan. Compiled in 712 CE by the court scholar Ono Yasumaro. I am impressed by the number of Kami, in this book. there are over 400 Shinto shrines dedicated to various kami (deities) There is a Kami for every thing, any thing, and the Japanese still believe in that. May be this is one of the features which make Japanese a people. Alicia Joy, a Tokyo Writer, believes there are 13 Reasons Why Japan Is the World’s Most Unique Country : Shinto, kimono, In Paris, you can see the most beautiful kimonos, carried by pretty Japanese women, at パリ日本文化会館 . Alecia Joy wrote about the Geisha, geiko, hangyoku, and maiko. The novel (Memoir of a geisha), which became a movie, is known all over the world. Ah, Japanese cuisine (la cuisine japonaise), famous all over the world. From medical point of view, Japanese have less vertebra problems, than other peoples, because of Bowing, which has complicated rules. This is typically Nippon. Even though Chinese and other Asian peoples bow, yet, the japans bowing is special, governed by complicated methods. Once I read that the new recruits, in offices or manufactories, have to spend many hours learning how to bow, according to the social strata of the other personne, for whom they are bowing. I like to watch, on NHK World, the Sumo wrestling, impressive indeed. Before I leave you, I am going to drink a cup of green tea (砂糖のない緑茶), without being submitted to (Japanese Tea Ceremony). Another Japanese characteristic. Next time you may enlighten us about the Nihon Shoki (日本書紀) 私は日本の文学や映画が好きです Voilà, voilà…… Hoping that my dissertation will please your listeners and watchers, have a nice day, 良い一日を

[@Cruptile]

1-2 minutes late for public transport. I wish it was that good in the states, you'll be lucky if they show up at all

[@sorryimshy5412]

My favorite way to study Japanese is this channel 🤗

[@chiisana0sekai]

I'm from Malaysia and the thing that made me identify with my country is the culture of visiting your relatives and friends during festive seasons. It is special because Malay people generally have very massive families. For example, I have a total of 16 uncles and aunties. And all of them have around five kids. And my grandmom currently have more than 60 great grandchildren. So you won't have shortage of house to visit.

[@adora08phoenix]

Just curious, how many times during your interviewing do you have to stop people from taking your picture without asking? It must be so frustrating!

[@xLaRocka]

Ikr. Who would do that? So unpolite! :/

[@ShibaCat]

Adora08 That peoples most likely are Chinese tourist.

[@willtravelforsushi1816]

Hugs. My kids often get excited and give hugs to people they just met in Japan. It’s a bit awkward but they are blissfully unaware.

[@xxwallzxx4509]

I love Asians in general. I also told my two sisters that I would bring them to Japan one day. They would like to visit some sites. As the big brother. Also that I promised it as well. I have to make it happen. :)

[@samuelmartinez9668]

3:12 The man from behind sticking out his tongue 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@PenitentHollow]

I'm Canadian and just about anything maple flavored I get pretty excited about. Also poutine and donuts...

[@Smilexx97]

Brezel und allgemein Laugengebäck ist aber auch echt verdammt gut! Das mit der Pünktlichkeit kenne ich selber auch! (auch wenn das hier mit den Zügen genau anders ist, als in Japan ;) ) Ich finde, was mich noch sehr deutsch macht, vlt auch spezifisch norddeutsch, ist meine lockere und offene Art, wobei ich aber dennoch versuche höflich zu bleiben.

[@BloodHungerPain]

What makes me pretty german in my opinion is that 1. I always stop at red lights of pedestrian crossings, no matter the time or traffic situation 2. I'm getting really pissed/stressed if somebody doesn't show up at exactly the promised time/ I'm not making it to an appointment at the promised time (and I'm normally a chill dude) AND 3. I love me my german bread and can't believe I survived almost a year in Japan without it haha

[@CK-lm5jj]

thechadude Same.

[@ErnstdesLebens]

I don't see how the first thing is German. But I agree with the other points. 👍

[@christian9365]

in various interviews its noticed that German allways stops at the red light, even as a pedestrian... i noticed it for myself.. in the middle of the night in a small town with no traffic i will wait for the green light... i don´t know why but its so deeply in my mind

[@christian9365]

same here.

[@maylam27]

I stand in lines even when I don't know what it's for and one time I stood in a line for a kid's face painting without knowing what it is (it wasn't my fault, the parents stood there too so I thought adults are interested in it)

[@remyzo]

Again people taking pictures without your consent, it really frustrates me to see because I also hate being randomly photographed... Some never learn I suppose. Still a very good video though ❤️

[@DonS90]

4:52..that's cute 😂

[@cheesybread6135]

No lie, Cathycat is beautiful.

[@whyaminotborninkorea9035]

4:51 Omg the way Cathy sneezed Lmao 😂

[@butterflyofdespair2973]

2:15 Can't they cut it in four equal parts?

[@Dani_Reasor]

It's funny that so many of the answers given in this video had to do with the participants contrasting their own manners with those of foreign tourists. It's the exposure to other cultures that seems to really put one's identity in sharp relief. I've felt particularly American when I've been reminded that I use a loud voice when speaking indoors, or that I'm really, really, REALLY comfortable talking about my feelings. :D

[@PhilUpOnThis]

1:41 I thought it was a Filipino thing (I'm Filipino American) but we also leave the last item on a plate when we eat either as a family or with friends lol. We call the term "dyahe piece", dyahe being derived from "hiya" meaning shame or embarrassment. There are a few other parallels, like not saying your true feelings so as to not offend anybody. But I find these cultural coincidences interesting since I'm studying Japanese :)

[@looneyflight]

I think this is the 2nd time iv seen cathy sneeze in a video. Also the 2nd iv seen her stopping people from taking pictures.

[@JR-zd2dw]

8:08 "boah" that definitely makes you german ;D

[@christian9365]

as a regular viewer you notice the movement of cathys hand at 5:57 that this is one of those moments when a annoying person takes unwanted pictures.

[@toastyrabbit1937]

I've seen some of these people already. Did you guys happen to meet up with the same people or did you guys ask many different questions at once?

[@leiravalentine5242]

Thanks for this insightful video :)

[@amirhossein1687]

3:18 we also do this in Iran

[@buggy1667]

People waiting for another to pass through the door, offering back and forth to the other to go first, without end, is known as a Canadian standoff "After you! - No, no, after you!"

[@xtam]

+1 one of the most under-rated channel

[@markcolfer-henderson2722]

Stereotypical English love of a proper cup of tea. Saying our Please and Thank you's. Queuing. Love of curries :D Deaf culture - Really care about your emotions/state of mind/life (With appropriate opening signs to invite these types of conversations) Respecting personal space. Community sense of belonging.

[@TheNaomeister]

As a Canadian, I'll admit, I say "sorry" too much, and feel bad about things way more often than most people, haha

[@dalina-0-0]

Can someone just give cat a pretzel? xD

[@lushaniathukorala1477]

I am from Sri Lanka so i love rice and curry mainly red rice 😱 i also love to eat milk rice and other Sri Lankan snacks that are mostly made during the Sinhala and Tamil new year 😄 Really love this video looking forward to moree 💕

[@JohnRyder-]

Dat sneeze doe. I like that it was not cut out of interview. Probably because she was sneezing so cute and politely xD

[@TANVIRHASAN2150]

what Japanese think about bangladesh ? please ask

[@flamepeace]

put the HAND in the MOUNTH in SMILES

[@Lysidls]

1:12 one or two minutes late? ONLY? In France WE ARE THE CHAMPION ! ... FOR THE STRIKE... it's why sometimes i even think 1hour late is a god-gift.😇

[@lamaslunatica]

I think is really funny when they were talking about not eat the last piece of food, that is really Spanish too, we call it, The (enter here name of food) of shame, also make a line just to know what is it about and in case there is something free, don't care what it is

[@YAM2113]

Director~ cacthy~~~ Do you guys ever ask "Japanese students" bout stuff like these question? I think dat wud be a good content. Im curious what they wan to do in weekend? with friends/family which one they will choose etc.

[@3richie212]

the ppl in thumbnail aren't in the video? learning so many kanji tells me that i should learn caligraphy but my handwriting is horrendus

[@gAbbYrOckzz]

I'm American, but pointing at things with the use of my mouth/lips (duck lips to point at something) makes me Hella Filipino😂

[@TG-jm7cq]

gAbbYrOckzz native Americans do that to, something in common 😁

[@Anonymous-vk8mk]

gAbbYrOckzz im a filipino But that's really true But i never do that But yah its common here😂

[@ysg5963]

さっき原宿の大通りでインタビューしてるとこ見ましたよ！超可愛くて声かけられなかったw

[@OleBrumHonning]

Idea: When I attended youth school we had woodwork and housework, for example, we made a bird cage, apron and penal. Do they make such things in Japan too? I am from Norway.

[@tsokoolet]

For the gestures like the one not eating the last item is very like a Filipino way as well.

[@MrHenrikAndersson]

05:56 Strict Cathy is best Catty.

[@Belsy6000]

Were you in harajuku yesterday? Swear i saw you taking a photo w/ someone!

[@christian9365]

That "on time" thing is one of those things a can´t deny as a german :D and i love our German Beer :D and i am "unable" to do smalltalk... i just can´t do it and i think its annoying...

[@cherubin7th]

Year, in Germany you are very happy if the delay is below 5 min.

[@twolf7448]

My tattoos and long hair probably make me more American than anything. And my height. I'm tall. Above average for any country, by about 4cm for the tallest country's average height. Other than that, I have been so many places and interacted with so many people from all over the world, that I guess my blending of multiple cultures and diets adds to the whole American "melting pot" of cultures.

[@tomboyh7710]

🙃 merci ! Thanks !

[@germanbombayshots8201]

I often see the same group of persons, is she doing a new interview or does she meet them again ?

[@DesMedDark]

Alot of the stuff they said you can do in any other country x'D

[@amberlynmonroe]

Haha this video makes me feel a little japanese myself haha. Specifically when someone mentioned not eating the last piece of food >.< I hate being wasteful but I tend to not eat the last piece out of courtesy for those who might still be hungry. But if no one touches it, it usually will just remain there

[@ShibaCat]

I never see a foreigner speak Japanese in fluent like cathy cat, I curious how long does cathy cat to learn that, maybe 10 year?

[@Feuryy]

Beside the PDA stuff, this all sounds really similar to being British culture especially our politeness xD

[@pinkqueenscookie]

I'm glad not many people said their face. As a Japanese person I never understood why your looks is tied to being Japanese. Obviously part of the reason is because I'm spending tons of time abroad however don't people know there's plenty of variation in looks even if you're "100%" plus there are people who are half or not ethnically Japanese who were born and raised there. They might be more Japanese than me 😂

[@PianistStefanBoetel]

I like the personal traits that are typical of Japanese people.

[@michaelpagsanhan9376]

Those manners are not only Japanese manners but they are also manners of other nationalities.

[@stellarwintermlp]

Cambiaron la cámara? Pienso que se ve genial, me gusta mucho su contenido! ^_^/

[@MadIIMike]

I guess it's kinda german of me to curse at speedlimits when driving... and I've been told that I've got to learn how to be less direct when I go to Japan.

[@holyiiileagueiii1530]

Cathy cat, can you please ask Japanese people what their opinion is about Israel. Or for that matter the Jewish people. Im so eager to know. Btw nice that you interview the youth. Gives perspective of future Japan. Love your Channel!

[@truthvsfalsehood6809]

talusha NMN they probably think Israel is a terrorist state like Syria and Afghanistan, killing the innocent

[@holyiiileagueiii1530]

Salah Chelbi There is a Theory that links Jews and Japanese. I dont think they are quikly thinking that as your a Arab/Muslim and probably have a upfront biased against Israel.

[@truthvsfalsehood6809]

talusha NMN on believe me , this is not a religious matter , all the UN nations are against Israel doings , and link you say ? The japanese and Germans happily accepted one another extermination plans in ww2 , both thinking they were superior races .

[@holyiiileagueiii1530]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese-Jewish_common_ancestry_theory

[@holyiiileagueiii1530]

BTW the USSR & Red Army were founded by Jews. Lenin and Trotksy. Also, thr Nukes Russia and America have

[@kazukatk1334]

I am german and I don‘t like german bread but I looove potatoes!

[@esorbma2368]

Nice comment. I agree with Le Japon en Noir et Blanc SOOOOOO UNDERATED dagnabbit people interested in Japan has to subscribe here!!! thos exclamation marks were very necessary.

[@rasau3]

What happened at 5:57? :o

[@luzycat7869]

Liking spicy food... makes me very Mexican haha

[@aprili.3802]

Exception: I do see some PDA, at least out here in Shiga. Maybe cuz I live in a university city? I dunno. Couples holding hands is rather common. Once in a while I see a couple kiss. Usually younger ones. On one occasion, saw a pair full on making out at the platform, bahahahah. They looked like teenagers and had a bit of that "yankee" style, so perhaps some here would call them delinquents.

[@ugotnojams7312]

So many cute boys in one video 😻

[@harumrkinter9783]

To your video question. VERY

[@NWEuroLangs]

Will Ask Japanese ask about favourite sports in Japan including Sumo?

[@manojmark2372]

Where is the girls in the thumbnail?

[@ny8009]

カティちゃんは、くしゃみするとき、ハァクションと聞こえるけど、カティちゃんもハァクションと聞こえるのかな？

[@TANVIRHASAN2150]

what Japanese think about bangladesh ? please ask

[@TheQuestionmarkstudi]

I like hot dogs lol I’ll go with that. To an extent that I dislike how the French do their hot dogs. I love French food, just their interpretations of American food are uhh..interesting shall we say..

[@TANVIRHASAN2150]

what Japanese know about bangladesh ? please ask

[@AluneTheShaman]

Oh having respect for elders

[@jameshousden3400]

MY RIGHT, TO ARM MYSELF.

[@yuukinamura]

Bread and cheese! French power xD

[@任道]

❤️

[@havuseenmymonkey6663]

I want to live in japan 😊

[@catherinebutler4819]

Calligraphy and eating rice don't seem so uniquely Japanese - sure those would apply at least as much to China, for example?

[@mike_v02]

4:50 wth *lol

[@hachi3383]

💖💖💖💖

[@jameshousden3400]

A FIRST FOR CAT IN A VIDEO?

[@minikuikowaidesu7642]

cathycat : " what makes you Japanese" guy at 3:10 : "when i look into the mirror my face is Japanese"

[@Czechbound]

Cathy Cat gives the hand-of-silence to some bystanders. Very non-Japanese :)

[@Superior.Citizen]

what do japanese think about japanes teeth :D

[@deidarayun4130]

what does 不細工に生まれたら、少なくとも美しく死ぬべき mean?

[@heesingsia4634]

The 2 sisters are so cute.

[@greenyleen7974]

I'm French, I hate cheese X)

[@Guishe]

Cheese are the best things in the world , duuuude!

[@greenyleen7974]

Guishe Van Hum 🤔 did you try Roquefort? Did you smell munster? Try to type "fromage bleu" on Google image XD.

[@landhausidyll3185]

The Japanese people itself are unique. I always call them as an endangered species.

[@memoryhunter2084]

Japanese cars

[@6473c10wn]

I hate when you end a video by drawing conclusions yourself instead of letting the viewer draw their own conclusions. Also, the costume-like outfits are weird and stick out like a sore thumb. Otherwise, the interviews are really good 👍

[@cardasu1974]

Sorry but I do not understand why don't you like people taking pictures of you when it's clearly japanese and you clearly embrace their culture?? Sorry for my english and if this is a rude question.

[@TakahashiTakami]

cardasu1974 Because Japanese people are very private people, they like their privacy. They don’t like to attract a lot of attention on themselves. They are very reserved people. When you take a picture of a Japanese person, to them, it’s like you’re invading their personal space. Therefore, you should always ask before taking someone’s picture.

[@elisnovat3955]

Why are the majority of people you interview so weird looking all the time? They mostly have crazy dyed hair and are super eccentric looking people you choose to interview. There is no doubt that you are picking these people out for interview, maybe you think they will give answers more in line with what you want for your video as these eccentric individuals clearly have identity issues to start with. I was in Tokyo last year, and normal young Japanese people don't look like this. You are going to some particular area (possibly in Shinjuku somewhere), and you are picking out these individuals to interview. Walking past them even in the interview are a bunch of normal people. Why don't you interview normal Japanese people more? Christ, the guy at the start with the piercings and blonde hair and lock around his neck is one of these guys who are part of the small but weird yankii subculture. Why do you choose to interview so many people like this? You are deliberately not interviewing normal Japanese people, you are interviewing outcast type people far more often than normal Japanese people. Thus your channel is dishonest because not only do you ask loaded questions a lot of the time, but you are clearly picking out people you think will more often give the answers you want (so you don't have to waste your time as much). Sorry that you can't find a proper job in Japan, but your channel is quite frankly a rather cowardly thing that you are doing. And you wonder why Japanese look down on foreigners a lot.

[@Mecks089]

*Hold up!* What the hell is so funny about sneezing? I'm genuinely curious, and somewhat concerned on this behavior, they were all giggling like little kids when Cathy sneezed, isn't that kinda rude? Japanese people don't say "bless you"? Or even acknowledge the sneeze with manners?

[@NicholeRojas-r8i]

They don't say anything

[@MrFrostCA]

Cathy sneezed in a kinda cute way, innocent. i did giggled a bit too. They were all girls, i think that is why. Cat + Cute Sneeze = cuteness

[@Hoanghenry1409]

I think it’s not abt manners, It’s abt the culture ya know. I’ve never met an East Asian says “bless you” like westerners, it’s like normal thing happens to people

[@Smilexx97]

Nope, my japanese teacher, who is an actual Japanese, also told us, that you don't say anything. There is a saying, but you will very likely not hear it. They don't wanna make you feel uncomfortable about it or feel uncomfortable themselves, bc japanese people are normally really clean.

[@Mecks089]

Sneezing has nothing to do with cleanliness though, people are different all over, especially if they have allergies.

[@JamesWilliams-eu5mn]

I know in America I think of football. I kind of don't trust another American if they don't like sports. I think there kind of wierd lol. When I think of Japan I think of manners. They seem very respectful.

[@Cruptile]

James Williams as an American I take offense to that! If you don't like guns, freedom and cheeseburgers I don't trust you

[@krissydoll8213]

Well, i guess i'm weird then. Haha!

[@TANVIRHASAN2150]

what Japanese think about bangladesh ? please ask