I Talk to Strangers in Japan’s MOST UNFRIENDLY City: You Won’t Believe what Happens

All over KZbin there are countless videos saying Japan doesn't like foreigners. How true is that? Tokyo is domestically known to be Japan's most unfriendly city. People in Tokyo are said to be cold to foreigners and Japanese people alike. Today I walked around the backstreets of Tokyo talking to strangers in Japanese. You will be surprised what happened.
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[@OrientalPearl]

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[@tullioliuzzo5887]

HI How can you speak Japanese and Chinese so good...? Have you lived there for a long time?

[@bobbyqian5213]

hello dear friend, now that you are located in japan, why dont u inform us of the tokyo time, most of us may not be familiar with u.s. eastern time and thus miss out on your rare company

[@muajin]

As much as I love Japanese. They are famous for the honne and tatemae *real and the facade* Most are warm to foreigners. Some that aren't take time to get to that point. It's hard to know what a Japanese person is really thinking, takes time to know them. :D Japanese can be quite friendly. *example in the non busier areas, there are groups that go out in the evening and walk the streets to patrol* You have to get away from the major city areas to see the everyday Japanese life. It's there all around you.

[@OrientalPearl]

@@tullioliuzzo5887 I’ve been here since 2012. I went to university here too.

[@OrientalPearl]

@@bobbyqian5213 sure, it will be 9 am Tokyo time on Monday January 18th

[@gopher4life1]

Yes, Japanese, Korean, and other east asians have a reputation of being unfriendly toward foreigners. From personal experiences, I do agree that they are friendlier but it depends on who you are and what you look like too. That's the same in the US or anywhere else in the world. Being a tall and attractive blond female who can speak Japanese will definitely get strangers to open up quickly to you. Others who don't quite fit this profile won't get the same kind of reception, unfortunately.

[@OrientalPearl]

There’s truth to this. My friend Sam who is a 400 pound American guy said he gets away with more here when I do videos with him.

[@solok4150]

If you are a brown person they don't even care at all😕

[@filemonyumul8168]

Agree. It's the "superior westerner" that gets the kind attention. I lived in Tokyo and San Francisco. It's not even close. Brown Asians are definitely low in the social ladder in Tokyo. No matter how nicely you speak to them.

[@gopher4life1]

@@filemonyumul8168 not just Japan but what you mentioned is mostly true for China and SE Asian countries. However, in my experience, darker skin Asians are assumed to be in a lower social class/ working class…that’s why sun protection is so important.

[@mojabaka]

I mean even as a "white" person I can't go into some shops, restaurants and bars, and can't rent 80% of apartments. Meanwhile such things are illegal in every other developed country. Yes, most Japanese people you meat on the street are nice, but the structural racism is going to eat your life away little by little.

[@TechnoBump]

That old man was so nice.

[@jzcreation_1]

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[@real_omega9511]

He's sent from heaven

[@Anja57905]

Ikr 😊

[@udcaps]

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[@real_omega9511]

@@udcaps no u 🙌

[@dr.g6105]

I believe being young, attractive, female, and fluent might make a difference in your experience vs others. (From someone who loves japan).

[@SephirothWaifu]

All of the matter of prospective, so I agree. It's why I enjoy watching various video vlogs and see different experiences.

[@dapyle11]

Exactly. These wahmen really are confused why it isn't as easy for men.

[@keithfitzgerald3536]

Koreans are far friendlier than Japanese. Regarding the benefits of being white, when I traveled throughout Korea during my 2.5 years of living there, I'd typically end up on a Saturday or Sunday late afternoon out in a remote area where there was a really cool ancient temple or stone Buddha. I had no clue how to get back to the main bus station in town, and by that time of day, buses were not running in the boonies. So, I just started walking. Invariably, rather soon, some middle-aged Koreans would pull up to me, ask me where I was headed, offer me a ride, and end up taking me out for a nice dinner. This happened so regularly that I could count on never being stranded in the countryside after one of my explorations. Some of those encounters led to good friendships. It was delightful, and I once told some Korean high school students of mine about it. They said: "Of course!!! You're a clean-cut WHITE man!!!" Bam! It'd never occurred to me that my whiteness was a door-opener. In the case of this attractive young white woman who speaks Japanese fluently in Japan, of course all kinds of natives warmed to her. And don't forget the crucial role of the camera. You think black people, Indians, or other Asians get such treatment there?

[@BlueLabel1980]

I was wandering the same, I have friends in Japan that according to their experience the Japanese are mostly unfriendly towards foreigners. So I wonder if Anming had the same experience if she wasn't attractive blond blue eyes female (which is rare appearance in Japan).

[@shimotsuki2811]

She might have the others, but she is by no means fluent in Japanese.

[@reefrunnerart]

Nobody’s face brightens up like a Japanese person hearing foreigners speak their language. I only know a few sentences in Japanese, but even just a couple of words earns you major brownie points, and you immediately realise how friendly and open they are. Once, I was on a train in Melbourne, and sat next to me were two Japanese girls and I had to get past them to get off the train. All I said to them was “Samimasen” and they reacted as if I’d just made their week. I also used to live in Hong Kong, and whilst there’s a huge expatriate community there, not many of them bother to learn any Cantonese. I couldn’t say much, but I learned some greetings, please and thank you and how to get home in a cab, and it seriously earns you a hell of a lot of praise from the locals. On the surface, many are very shy, quiet and reserved, but scratch it a little and they’re honestly some of the sweetest, friendliest and most welcoming people in the world.

[@kylbarry4466]

Sumimasen

[@lockandloadlikehell]

Except to Koreans and Chinese

[@maegalroammis6020]

you know, reefrunner, it's not the same thing with japanese in japan. they only wants to hear fluent japénese. they're more demanding than the japanese who go abroad. they have not the same sense of friendliness

[@daenackdranils5624]

japanese only wants to hear fluent japanese. that's why i feel discouraged to go in their country.

[@gillmsnfillman1691]

This isn’t really true especially when you start to become more fluent. Tatemae, they will show a lot of “support” and “happiness” that you’re speaking their language, but Honne, they are becoming increasingly alarmed that investing time to integrate into their culture and society and that is a bad thing. Their are many accounts from others that once they reached near fluent status the attitudes and people around them quickly changed because they were no longer limited to just the “stupid foreigner who could speak basic Japanese” and you can now integrate which they don’t want. They don’t want most people to be part of their society, maybe very attractive women but no one else.

[@Dante20321]

Japan: “People fighting over the bill” The Netherlands: “You are gonna pay for this by yourself right?”

[@OrientalPearl]

This is a good comparison.

[@Dante20321]

@@OrientalPearl Yeah, I know this because I am Dutch and what I just described is known as “Going Dutch”

[@creativepicnl]

Sadly the truth yes.

[@randywatson8347]

Haha, goeie.

[@Dante20321]

@@Ryan-mw1ry I didn’t say getting someone else to pay

[@Astaldo711]

"If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart" - Nelson Mandela (paraphrased)

[@kalinga2nihon]

That's so true.

[@xVarunax]

When I traveled to tokyo I had more conversations with people than in my country😂 and I'll never forget a women who worked at a coffeshop. She wrote something like "you're so pretty" in japanese on my cup cause she was too shy (and didn't speak english) to say it directly to me. Japanese people are so kind🥰

[@hellesouza8853]

Are you white?

[@xVarunax]

@@hellesouza8853 Why are you asking?

[@lockandloadlikehell]

@@hellesouza8853 what's your credit card number and password

[@xVarunax]

@@maegalroammis6020 ??? I'm a women and don't speak any japanese 😂😂

[@maegalroammis6020]

@@xVarunax you are naive. it's easy to say that when you have all world's luck. you don't know her culture

[@DK-210]

To be honest as someone who has lived in Japan for five years, I would think most Japanese would particularly see you, Oriental Pearl, as a novelty. Not everyone will get the same experience you have.

[@allentoyokawa9068]

not just as a novelty

[@maegalroammis6020]

only because she's half and speak fluently japanese

[@luccissimp7758]

@@maegalroammis6020 she's half Japanese? Isn't she just American

[@yesimcringy_]

@@luccissimp7758 yea pretty sure she was born in America doesn't mean she can't be half. Then again I don't even know if she is half Japanese

[@danceswithcarsdc]

Besides appearance: blonde, tall, her behavior is not typical, forward for an Eastern woman, but not sure if I'd minimize to novelty though

[@DavidKAnderson]

1:27 Hey, that's Lisa 13 (musician, "Harajuku girl" model, etc.)! I've met her a couple of times, and she's really personable and friendly, as is her friend/bandmate NaluchaRos. Great people, and perfect examples of how Tokyo folks can be just as cool and kind as anywhere.

[@OrientalPearl]

Wow, I had no idea. We were just driving passed.

[@rezaardiansyah434]

@@maegalroammis6020 Troll

[@maegalroammis6020]

no she's fakely friendly it's just her culture, it ask her to be polite

[@codeninja100]

You should’ve taught him the traditional western Beigoma saying: “LeT iT RiPpp!!”

[@micah385]

LOL

[@PermaJeff]

Bruh this comment killed me. Surely a wise old pro like this must've invented the saying.

[@PermaJeff]

But he doesn't say it unless shit is getting serious.

[@Kaz-td2yg]

That old man hand control is amazing, the amount of precision he got is crazy

[@nnex]

First Hand Experience: Japanese people won't give a shit even if you're about to like faint by the street. BUT the moment you start a conversation or ask for help they kind of make it their number one priority to help you and make sure you get what you need. Even if it means walking all the way to the other side of the station climbing up the stairs to the platform and make sure you board the right train. I found it it hilarious how they can go from cold to warm in a second :))

[@TopAnimeLoverEver]

Oh I had an experience where a gentleman walked me to my platform. I asked him in Japanese for directions, he gave me directioms and I walked off, but then still got lost cuz those subway tunnels are something alright, and he passed by me, saw me asking someone for help, and sighed, waved me over, and walked me to the platform. Was annoyed, but still helped. Good people. And honestly I think the whole fainting and nobody stepping in thing is because Japanese are taught as a societal whole to not stand out. Once one person steps up, more will. It's just hard for them to step up in the first place. It kind of sucks in some ways, but I completely get it. Cultural differences.

[@humu76]

Several times this happened to me. One time at the Tokyo Market, I asked a dock worker where a good sashimi restaurant was. She took us several blocks to it, and ran the whole way cause she was working and needed to get back. We could barely keep up

[@robertbrewster8622]

@@humu76 We found when we hesitated with direction or tried to navigate on the phone, people would come up to us to help. I agree with the person above who said, once they're helping, they feel responsible to help you sort it out.

[@maegalroammis6020]

it's just creepy

[@daenackdranils5624]

tokyo is beautiful but not worth a place to go. expensive services and rent, rightist gorvenment, labyrithic streets and people who behave like living robots.

[@AndrewAviles]

I've had a few mixed experiences in Japan, but OVERALL extremely friendly! A woman walked with me 15 minutes out of her way through a rural area to point me to a nearby post office I was looking for, an onsen owner drove me and my friends 20 minutes to a bus station to catch a train we needed to be on, I walked into a small cafe and they treated me like family and would not let me pay for my sakura tea and treats, etc. So yeah, you get some unfriendly vibes sometimes but overall extremely warm and kind people!

[@maegalroammis6020]

only creepy meetings.

[@wendyloudolan]

Did you speak Japanese?

[@Heoi_Bikuni]

The world is full of nice ppl. We are blessed to have them be a part of our journey. I appreciate their kindness and try to do the same for others. God bless and be safe. Praying 2021 will be a better year.💕

[@gui2377]

It will for sure!!!!!

[@maegalroammis6020]

they're fakelmy nice

[@maegalroammis6020]

the nicest people are actually rare in japan.

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Well, how did 2021 go for ya?

[@lariat_]

The editing of your beyblade fail killed me 😂😂

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks! I love adding little jokes like that.

[@andremaccarini1656]

@@OrientalPearl The best use of Lacrimosa there is ahahah overly dramatic edits.

[@BenniK88]

So much great energy in this Video. Love the positive vibes. I think also a lot of that comes from you being positive open-minded, respectful, and just sharing and giving to others. Love it.

[@AB-zc8ps]

You are so respectful of the people your around, what a Lovely Man🙏.. glad you show positive side to life in Japan.. the world needs people like you. And you can have a lauf too. Bless ya.. keep up your great work...🙏

[@RatchildUK]

Damn, that ojisan is a real Beyblade master 0_o

[@micah385]

This made me laugh so hard

[@micah385]

Oh wait theyre actually called beyblades..........

[@DrCoke21]

I think a lot of people who go to Japan, the reason why they get the impression Japanese people are cold is because the people visiting aren't actually interested in interacting with Japan and Japanese people, but rather just interacting with the Japan they see online aka harajuku, shibuya, etc. The visitors don't want to conform their life, I know a lot of visitors who go to Japan and end up eating and McDonalds and I am like huh! There is all that good food there but you aren't interested? Such a waste.... Just because the food or language scares them they stick to what they know thus resulting in an incorrect perspective, in my opinion at least.

[@OrientalPearl]

That's right. Locals will interact if you reach out to them.

[@shukrantpatil]

Yeah you’re right , those idiots are barely able to greet in Japanese , yet they be like “ OMG Japanese people don’t speak with me “ 😂

[@FuhrerHeisen]

I totally would be eating at McDonalds but only cause I am a picky eater! I wouldn't mind trying new things but I hate wasting food if I know I may not eat all of it or being rude and making them think their cooking is bad when it really is just my childish taste buds.

[@kanamecharlotte2567]

Oh my that's not true they welcome and talk back other visitors here ...i don't why they still have negative perspective about japanese peeps like me i mean seriously talk with foreigners came in japan

[@lauragoreni3020]

@@FuhrerHeisen but Japan is full of great food too! I think most kids would like tempura or ramen, so you might try those?

[@travel_life414]

You are amazing at making people around you as passionate as you are.

[@BadApe351]

Such beautiful people. Really made my day seeing how friendly and warm they were to you and each other. Don't get that much here in Sydney. The more I watch on Japan the more i want to go. Thankyou Oriental Pearl.

[@RespectOthers1]

Fun fact: Getting the spinning top to bounce onto the ground is like ten times more difficult than just keeping it in the container. So well done! :D

[@iusethisplatform]

I could imagine since the street ground is so rocky and uneven

[@youmustbefibbing7376]

So happy to see that uncle was able to amaze someone from afar with his life long passion.

[@jamescurfman3284]

Yeah, he was SO good at that, he must have been at it for years! He would totally be pro level if he wanted! I hope he is doing well for himself because he sure seemed to be giving a lot of his merchandise away instead of charging for it. Maybe he has already made his fortune and is already comfortable, so now he just does the street vendor thing for the interactions with people for the fun of it (Interactions over Transactions! YAY!). It's a nice thought but I will never know for certain. What an awesome person he is, though! :)

[@yyc_flyer8729]

I’m a Flight Attendant from Canada, and have spent a lot of time in Narita, Tokyo (Shinjuki area) and Yokohama, and I can tell you that based on my experiences, I can say that I can definitely see and name instances and certain people that get irritated by foreigners. If you are doing something that’s considered rude, impolite, or disrespectful towards them and their culture, on their home turf, then yeah don’t expect to be welcomed and tolerated with open arms! Speaking loudly and with your mouth open, spitting, coughing and blowing your nose ostentatiously, throwing garbage and cigarette buts on the ground to name a few, won’t have you winning many hearts. But if you take the time to learn their customs, as well as a bit of the language and humour, and say THANK YOU for everything, as well as SMILE ( not so much these days with masks), and if you dress relatively nicely (nothing fancy, but don’t leave your place/hotel room looking drabby) you will find that they are quite kind people.

[@lockandloadlikehell]

None of that earns you any points in the US, either- foreigner or not

[@yyc_flyer8729]

@@lockandloadlikehell Sorry, say that again? I don’t think I quite understand..?

[@user-oh2ez9du6q]

Yeah I completely get ya. But I don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing. All the instances you named where they get annoyed at foreigners are just boundaries they have set. except when you have to dress a certain way. (That may not work out for everyone) other than that, I think Japan would be a pretty nice country. I admit tho, I’ve never been there So I won’t really know but just think of it as an inference lol.

[@Anvilshock]

A smile is still visible in the eyes, you know.

[@maegalroammis6020]

why would we smile and repeating the same things? Smiles are only associated to superficiality in japan. they don't show your mood. only professionalism. plus how can we know we do somethn wrong if they told us nothing

[@aylinnagra1770]

I seriously just want to give a big hug and lots of money to that old man. He was soooo nice. Hopefuly everything goes good in life for him.

[@mickrobinson6518]

What a true gentleman,honour and respect to him, great video again.

[@hanib6913]

Who is Tommy ?!!😁😁

[@OrientalPearl]

Well asked.

[@ThatsJeanette]

The exact same question was on my mind.👍☺️ I don't think I have heard that name yet.😁 But I think I already know the answer.🤭 he seems to be very nice and quite tall i think 🤔 Have a nice week ✌️🤗

[@jocelynwhitephotos]

I was just about to ask that same question, lol. But I think we can probably tell the answer 😉😁 He seems like a really nice guy.

[@noemimanitta8903]

yes same who is Thommy?😄🕵🏻‍♀️

[@robbyslamet5400]

@@OrientalPearl i'm so curious about this too. heemmm

[@Tubes78]

My youngest brother learned Japanese before staying in Tokio for over a year. He made a lot of friends who he's still in contact with to this day.

[@jenofire8724]

I’ve said all of this, regarding Japan. I love it here. Thank you for these videos.

[@taylert2509]

This was a really interesting and great video! Thank you Anming for showing us different sides to Japan and China!

[@jeepy4962]

Awesome job on getting 150k subscribers that’s a crazy amount of people who subscribed, you are growing fast I hope I get to see you get 200k next

[@rodrigonava4460]

Thank you for this!! I loved the video!! ❤🧡💛

[@Judge_Jon]

That girl @2:59 is a keeper. Hard to beat a cute face and kindness.

[@MichelleNyxRaymond]

Wow... another great video you’ve made! That man was SO nice! It warms my soul that they are doing well. Stay warm! ~Nyx🔥

[@Spidermonkey04]

Thnak you for the video! I have met some Japanese people and since I am learning some Japanese, they really open up when you try to speak to them, and they really don't know much English, but you being able to approach them helps them a lot because they are human too and like you said don't want to get rejected. There is a lot of video on why you shouldn't go to Japan and loneliness seems to be the major reason, but I think if everyone reached out to one another like you are doing then it wouldn't be a big problem, everyone is shy now and then. I hope one day I can visit Japan! This video is very helpful! Thank you! Looking forward to the next! xx.

[@OrientalPearl]

Many times Japanese people seem shy to westerners because they are speaking in a second language. Speaking to them in Japanese is a totally different feeling.

[@Spidermonkey04]

@@OrientalPearl I agree. I am loving your videos because I am trying to learn Japanese in a country where no one speaks it, so my speaking is not that good but my comprehension is ok. So thanks for your content!

[@maegalroammis6020]

they're fakely nice

[@maegalroammis6020]

@@OrientalPearl only fluently. they're stupidly demanding

[@daenackdranils5624]

japanese only wants to hear fluent japanese. that's why i feel discouraged to go in their country.

[@Shichman]

I spent hours on a layover in Tokyo, an incredible day. People were SO friendly and helpful to my wife and I. Our 2 week May 2020 trip to Japan was of course cancelled, but we will be back for sure.

[@kazamk5367]

Errrrrrr well I spent a month in Tokyo in which I had a great time but when I stayed north of Tokyo in a place called Saitama I had some ugly cold moments as some of the people thought I could not understand what they were talking about . I couldnt believe how racist some people were up these ways. They were shockked when I retorted back in Japanese. There faces turned to shame and they bowed and hurried off. True story

[@leanneneville2431]

We are from australia and went to Japan with the family a few years ago. Everyone was lovely and polite and helped us if they could, I knew a few basic words and they were very nice to me, as obviously I got the pronunciation wrong at times they were very patient.I think it’s an amazing country and would go back again, such a wonderful experience. Clean and safe and well organised cities. Definitely put it on your bucket list👏💕🇦🇺

[@maegalroammis6020]

say the one who speak japanese fluently

[@daenackdranils5624]

tokyo is beautiful but not worth a place to go. expensive services and rent, rightist gorvenment, labyrithic streets and people who behave like living robots.

[@kazamk5367]

@@daenackdranils5624 Yup I have to agree with you there sir. Especially how a large majority of the people do act like living robots. I mean where I come from in New Zealand everyone or 98% of people are "real and act as normal as normal can be" but when I visited Japan I noticed this living robot syndrome everywhere and in my head was thinking cant these people switch off robot mode and come back to normality.

[@racheljones1187]

I just found your page and You are fun and light hearted and I enjoy your insight.

[@NewYorksFinest]

7:19 That was super nice of him! To give you that. :) Looks really cool.

[@laliho4171]

How inspiring! All I really want is to keep learning japanese and maybe get to live my dream to visit this wonderful country.. Thank you so much for showing us all of this, it motivates me a lot!

[@sdmbusiness]

When landing in Narita for a layover I went the wrong direction exiting the flight. When I asked for help several people appeared to assist. Everyone was so kind and wanted to help me. There was no airport "attitude" from the airport staff that you typically get in western airports. They were gracious and accommodating until I got to where I needed to be. I'm very fond of Japan and Japanese people.

[@antiv]

I can’t wait to return to Japan… I have been to 50+ countries in my life and no place is quite like Japan. If one is nice and respectful as a tourist, Japanese people go out of their way to be kind. That was my experience all over the country, even in rural areas and on the remote southern islands.

[@daenackdranils5624]

japanese only wants to hear fluent japanese. that's why i feel discouraged to go in their country.

[@shakashaun]

I have watched 2 of your videos and i feel like i have learned so much from just the subtitles thank you

[@peytonedwards1489]

your videos make me want to visit japan even more every video I watch! also inspired me to learn Japanese, during COVID I have plenty of free time to learn. Wish me luck! hope you the best and keep making content!

[@Iso2305]

Miss Japan so much! Had the friendliest encounters while being in Japan.... hoped to be back 2020 but You-Know-What changed my plans... try to make the best out of it but feeling homesick? for Japan so it's great to watch your video. Nice work 😊

[@silversiren7046]

Honestly the only bad thing about Japan for me was how far away it is as I get extremely travel sick. When we visited we had such a lovely time despite my not being able to speak any Japanese. People were extremely kind and friendly and the crafts are beautiful. We were even lucky enough to see the first blossoms of the season as the trees woke up from their winter dormancy. I didn't get to do everything I wanted, there's so very much to see, but we brought back some wonderful memories and breathtakingly gorgeous hand forged knives. I'll never forget the sea of lights glittering across the black expanse of the night before Mount Fuji from the top of the Tokyo Sky Tree.

[@MrGreemlin]

Amazing vibe going from you, thank you a lot!

[@BastiPlays2]

i am so happy that is randomly found your chanle even though im from norway this is the best youtube chanle i have sen in a while

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm glad that you found the channel too!

[@melissad3204]

I love how kind Japanese people are. I went there once and it was so nice and would love to go back again.

[@maegalroammis6020]

they're not so

[@Ochxchii]

Thanks to you i have gained the courage and motivation to learn japanese with the link! I have come so far in just 3 days! Thank you so so much!

[@waynedavis9397]

Well I had to subscribe,I seen a few of your vids .breath off fresh air actually an japan on my bucket list.thank you

[@Believez..]

I remember blade blades except it was a bit different! This brings back so many memories of me and my brothers playing it late at night and our parents yelling at us!

[@rsuriyop]

That game that the old man in the street is showing to people reminds me a lot like Crossfire, a game that I still remember from the late 80s.

[@mygtr2021]

Tokyo is an absolute blast, best time of my life was visiting Tokyo, super safe, everyone wants to practice English with your, they ask questions.

[@PicaboloTvGh]

I love the fact that you are full of smiles and laughter.. watching you from Ghana 💓

[@OrientalPearl]

Sending love from Japan to Ghana.

[@MitchyChow]

Oh wow! that is so heartwarming!

[@dexterongpauco]

Because of all gour videos, it’s motivating me to to persist in my studying and really pursue going to Japan.

[@OrientalPearl]

That's so wonderful to hear!

[@ronin7183]

Great job with the videos, keep them coming! I can honestly say in all my years living in Japan I only ever ran into one old guy on the train who was drunk and abusing me over WW2. I didn't take part, so he was way off.... When I stood up from my seat he calmed down pretty quick as I'm 6'5. Oh, and also the Gomi lady who regularly patrolled my building, and would subtlety return trash to my front door if not packed correctly or placed out on the wrong day.... Pretty sure she didn't like Gaikokujin. Other than those two not an issue ever. Always found Japanese people to be courteous, friendly, super helpful and genuine.

[@mattekun3107]

i love your voice and the kind way you talk to people, maybe they're not rudes because of you :).

[@ReadySetJapan]

Looks like a fun place to explore!

[@tuanducnguyen6270]

I was here when u had like 20k subs. You grew so much the past months! Congratz! I believed!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you for being here for so long! It's been a wild ride.

[@EVERGLOW828]

Y’all are so cute, that old man is incredible in so many ways. 🙏🏽♥️🎊

[@miguelsalas8460]

Glad that you've experienced that! Good to know!

[@snelson0929]

First trip to Japan, my wife and I went to Kamakura. We got off the train one station before because the hike down to town had a lot of shrines and temples to visit. At one point, we were unsure of the route. An older gentleman walking in the opposite direction from us stopped and we managed to get through where we were trying to go. He turned around and walked with us, probably about half a mile, to show us the best way to get where we were going. We’ve had experiences like that in Kagoshima, in Tokyo and in Kyoto also. We’ve found the Japanese people to be reserved, but incredibly friendly and helpful.

[@OrientalPearl]

Wow, that was so nice of him to help you!

[@maegalroammis6020]

that's stupid how reserved people like them force thjemselves to help others

[@joeyt684]

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[@maudav100]

I remember went to Japan and there is local people suddenly helping me and my family to show us the way to go somewhere. We even didn't ask, but he just randomly came to help us🥰 Thank you Anming for this video, love it!

[@OrientalPearl]

That's a wonderful memory that you made.

[@maegalroammis6020]

it's creepy honestly

[@patan63patan63]

fully agree, i´ve lived in Tokyo 6 months and people have been extremely kind and warm.

[@bunnycat4153]

It probably helps that you are also very kind & undeniably respectful, too!

[@sirdiealot53]

HEY! thank you for your bravery going up to strangers!!!! i was looking for this kind of foreign-foreign contact with no common language! You are doing a great service to humanity and your videos could be up for years! centuries? millennia? Will you be one of the internet's "Spoken Ancients"?

[@JuniorMoraess]

Never clicked so fast in my life

[@eldraque4556]

really cool channel, Always wanted to learn eastern langauges, I'm inspired, thank you

[@OrientalPearl]

I’m so glad to hear that!

[@CuiBap2]

You got my subscription. Love your videos. Keep up the good work

[@OrientalPearl]

Welcome to the channel! Thank you for subscribing.

[@lilbondblacky]

Funny , you mentioned fighting them for the bill , back in 2017 when I went with my friend, our Japanese friend wanted to play for our meals and we told her that we'd pay the next one , she ended up lying to us saying she got up to go to the toilet when I asked the waitress for the bill and paid it before we even knew what was happening. Such a funny memory 😂

[@OrientalPearl]

Ha ha, that happens a lot.

[@foreverlearningfrench]

Great video as always Anming! I've never seen this side of Japan. As a long time subscriber, I don't think I've met Tommy yet?!? LOL I look forward to your next video.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much for being a subscriber. I'm really new to KZbin so I don't always know what I'm doing. Ha ha, so many unanswered questions.

[@kyleg1474]

Just wanted to say that I love your videos and that I just started Japanese lessons through your link.

[@OrientalPearl]

That’s amazing! Congratulations!

[@zena1324]

Love that you show Japan in so nice way 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@eloyoquendo8293]

Very cool and different... I LOVE IT!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you!

[@johnferry6642]

Most polite, considerate culture I’ve ever experienced, I fit right in and had nothing but positive interactions with lovely people always willing to help or interact with someone who returns that same consideration. I felt as though I could trust a stranger in Japan more than many star belly sneetches I actually know personally here in the narcissistic west. That trust, honesty and respect are still regarded as inner STRENGTH there was my experience.

[@Daniel-ld7xs]

East > West

[@maegalroammis6020]

you don't knowtheir culture. it's all about superficiality

[@alessandrovisconi1079]

That’s mostly politeness, worlds away from genuine kindness. The east is actually a lot more narcissistic than the west. Western people may come off as rude but at least they’re more likely to state their opinion loud and clear, whether it’s positive or an uncomfortable truth (expecially Finns) unlike the Japanese who tend to sugar coat a lot to avoid confrontation. Mind me I’m speaking in general, of course it depends on the single individual.

[@luchoportuano2829]

Such sweet people. Loved them.

[@KunalVaidya]

Such a wonderful place and people. So clean and well maintained 😊❤️

[@codeninja100]

Man I love Japan. Just randomly meeting up with an old school beyblade master like that 😂

[@brianthesnail3815]

I and my wife have never found this to be true of Japan. My wife went to Japan many times on business and I went with her the last time. I walked around central Tokyo on my own and stopped for lunch at a typical salaryman noodle bar with crowded benches and I was ushered in and sat down with a bunch of salary men. They immediately recognised I was English and had no clue how to read the menu and started helping me and recommending things on the menu without even being asked. Same on the underground in Tokyo.

[@krixir4631]

Your videos inspired me to take Japanese lessons through pimsleur, a week in and I can't lie... I'm addicted! My own goal is to be able to watch anime without subtitles XP

[@ravenbishop5232]

That would be awesome

[@missbritishchick]

The language is so beautiful and the people are so respectful.

[@KathyakaNina]

Thanks for sharing this with us! We forget that learning a language & the culture that interests us can help us know the beauty of a country. The more sincerity I think people see a foreigner’s authenticity in wanting to learn the people’s language we see that harsh picture being taken off little by little

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm glad that this will help improve Japan's image.

[@ISTARI22]

What I like about Japan is the fact that, as they grow older, they don't outgrow their childhood hobbies.

[@joshuac1364]

This is so wholesome.

[@Regantdarcy]

I visited Japan a few times while living in Taiwan, and it’s true about how NICE the Japanese are! I was blown away by how friendly everyone was. I definitely want to go back someday to stay longer.

[@louiserocks1]

6:57 that guys voice in the background is crazy haha

[@SassyMuffinGaming]

This is kind of subjectional to what you look like. Just like in all countries. The more attractive you are the better you are received and the more people want to be your friend for a status symbol. "oh look at my attractive American friend." This isn't the same type of reception that everyone gets. While I appreciate where you were going with this video, it just kind of proves that people can use their looks to overcome situations and put themselves in a better position that others would be in.

[@jamienorris007]

Thank you for this. I'm to poor to travel. So you're content is a great insight.

[@tainadelcaribe]

Watch this video with a huge smile on my face because it’s so happy and positive!

[@rickmitchell7835]

I lived in Japan off and on for three years in the late 70's and mid 80s. They are probably the most decent, honest people on the face of the Earth. However they can be reserved. Make an effort to learn the language and culture! They love America for the most part!

[@michaelalexopoulos6818]

JAPAN IS AWESOME!!!!! I LOVE IT BECAUSE ITS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FROM MY COUNTRY (GREECE). CONTINUE THE VIDEOS YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!

[@kanisharichardson4507]

You were polite enough to learn their language and approach them with it correctly in their home. I cannot even imagine the respect that they must have for you because I am sure that is completely a typical. For some reason I have an overwhelming feeling that more often than not American travelers get aggravated at them for not knowing English which is absolutely appalling when you think about it. This is only the second one of your videos I've ever watched and I'm hooked!

[@seasonsandepisodesofanime]

OMG OMG YOU´RE SO GOOD AT SPEAKING JAPANESE! I LOVE IT!! TEACH ME HOW U DOIT PLSS!!

[@barabasgezu]

After the current situation I will go to Japan for sure!

[@planetjapan7642]

I'm Japanese. Japanese. "Be-goma" is not something that children do these days. Be-goma is a Koma for fighting, so the basic rule is to spin it more violently. In the old days, children used to customize the weight to be lower and heavier by themselves.

[@onlinewithiera]

Sugoi! You are amazing! I wanna be a multi-lingual too. Though self-studying is hard with no one to practice to. But youre inspiring dont mind the haters. They'rw saying more about themselves.

[@brucedelagarza9641]

People are people wherever you go. Good and bad and all kinds.....you never know what you'll get unless you interact with them like you did..you might get lucky and make beautiful friends..it's worth it...awesome video 👍🏻

[@veronicarenn4149]

How many years have you been studying Japanese? You're so inspirational! 私の日本語はもっと努力が必要です。😂

[@OrientalPearl]

I started studying about 5 years ago.

[@veronicarenn4149]

@@OrientalPearl You're amazing! 😊

[@Leanne26121996]

I was in Tokyo for about 5 weeks and actually I came across all the amazing people. Everyone was just so nice :)

[@shaunakb03]

Is this hubby in the video? I’m so late following you but I find different cultures so very interesting I am learning Arabic. I love you!!!