I Was Tricked Into a Japanese Cult (Storytime)

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[@christianblake2179]

to be honest if you’re up and out walking around at 7 am that’s an accomplishment

[@saddestik1030]

I always love theese walks around Japan while you tell us theese stories.. amazing

[@jyoti5274]

Its really nice to watch you talking, it gives me peace 😭✨. SHRINE!

[@itssudeshnasaha]

Always my go to videos, loved this Rafi!!

[@liammac4580]

Love these story time / walk style videos 🔥👌

[@builtdifferent420]

Always love watching your videos Rafi, glad to see a nice long video this time😁lots of beautiful shrines in this one

[@giuliarosa9634]

okay so the talk and walk is more and more fascinating and convincing, the spots are amazing and the shrines are incredibly everywhere (yes it was on purpose) btw the indoor (?) venue, long, full of little supermarkets, it reminds the one from tamako market damn

[@Thapa_26]

He everytime came up with some nice stories that make us interested

[@tereza8074]

Woah, what a great and intense storytime haha, I am glad that you are all good now, sects are quietly manipulative and some people don't realize the shit that's happening to them for months or years. Also, all the shrines that you showed us were so pretty!

[@aditya1068]

I like these kind of videos, keep up the good work rafi, Code - Shrine ⛩

[@jaswantdeora9059]

Rafi ma boy best youtuber on the platform you post really good content i love bro especially the Japan content

[@kadeX_]

Yes, finally another storytime ✌🏻

[@jaris4435]

Love your videos, shrine!

[@cenpaiz]

7am is wild time to be up

[@boysloveplanet]

What the- well, I’m waiting for your update and Finally!❤

[@void4955]

Woah. Thanks for sharing this experience. Shrine!

[@aguen-ick6023]

just love your videos .'SHRINE'

[@0Quackers]

Rafi out here doing side quests with npc’s 😂 love the video! Shrine! ⛩️

[@Zazamonster728]

I love your vids🥰

[@incbark67]

Amazing video Shrine

[@vanillabits4714]

Amazing video as always!! Love ur vlogs man keep it up! Also I wanted to ask what camera you use, since ur vlogs look wayyy too clean especially when turning to the sides. That said have an amazing day :)

[@rafipuff]

for these vlogs i actually use my phone! last year in december i was finally able to buy myself a good phone (iphone13 mini) and it's so much better than carrying around a camera, it even has stabilization

[@natur6132]

I love these storytime vlogs and also please try be more careful and less friendly to strangers who come up to you and always be safe❤ ,SHRINE

[@r3x_sama328]

what a nice video about going to a shrine

[@calm512]

I love to listen to these insane stories from Japan :D something similar actually happened to me in Taiwan but with some Christianity cult :D Shrine!

[@eduardoquiroz2158]

i hope you upload more video, i practice my english with them though i watch them for fun of course :) i didn't know the meaning of shrine, now i know it! SHRINE

[@phichau90]

yes. story time!!

[@AzureSkull]

It's so true there will always be those kinds of people. I'm from Europe but i've been in the PH for over a year now and most people here are super nice but there are those who act strange around foreigners. - Shrine

[@stephanieregflo8735]

jajaj your strorytimes are the best, I mean first the dealer and now a cult

[@joshua.johnson]

Rafi, I have no idea if you will read this or not. But let me tell you 100% I understand exactly what you are talking about. The same thing happened with me except instead of Buddhism it was Christianity. One of my childhood lifelong bestfriends suddenly converted to something called orthodox Christianity. I had no idea this would happen, but he’s turned into a completely different person now. Every single conversation we have now feels like he is trying to secretly manipulate me into converting to the Orthodox Church or trying to get me to go to church with him. Hes now my college roomate. He’s gotten me to go multiple times, and every time I have gone, it’s just been this robotic, weird chanting where they just keep repeating the same thing. And then they get spoon-fed like little birds the bread and wine by a priest. All the while, the wine is like dripping down onto their chins and the priest wipes it for them. They all kept trying to hug me after the service and all they cared about is trying to get me to come again and eventually convert. My friend constantly loves to try to discreetly bring it up to me and remind me of how orthodox Christians are the only Christian’s and that me being a “Protestant” means I’m going to hell because I’m a heretical schismatic. Only through his eastern church can one attain salvation and ever hope to live a good life. It’s beginning to concern me, and I’m just going to tell him again that I’m not joining. He’s probably going to say “ok but the ecumenical councils and you need a priest for the Eucharist and we’re the only connection to God” and all this stuff. At this point, it feels like I’m constantly having to try and defend why I’m not going to convert. It’s like a “if I lose the debate, I have no choice but to convert to orthodoxy” sort of mentality he has. Because every time he brings it up, he’s like “you’ll be so much happier once you’re a catechumen and have joined the bride of Christ.” The thing is, I don’t want to debate with him and I simply want to be able to think for myself and make my own informed decisions. But his church merely proves itself by things the church says itself. It’s complete circular reasoning, but this is when he brings up the whole “mysteries of the church” thing and tells me I have a “western” way of thinking and I need to give up my egotistical rationalism. Seeing this really put it into perspective how everyone always thinks they have the right answer. I think the most intelligent people are those who understand the independence of each individual mind and don’t try to use manipulative tactics to covert people to their belief systems. Edit: shrine

[@Hispandinavian]

Well at least it wasn´t Shin Rikiyo. A common cult recruitment tactic is called Love Bombing. They treat you nice and respectful to lure you in.

[@basementdweller2366]

I love hearing stories like this. Also, "shrine".

[@shivi9127]

"Rafi in Japan: Bodywashing Waifus, Druglord Daddies, and Cult-y Anime Characters" He's seen it all, and so can you. Also, "shrine".

[@sandhyakumar4504]

I am a huge fan of you

[@BarryWaterlow]

Rafi, which is your home country? Are you going to university in Japan? In Japan what is the most historic shrine?

[@KateIsMe555]

Another great video. Shrine :D

[@spuffa]

hwello hwello rafipuff ...SHHHRIINEEE

[@Alex-fs2dz]

Vaya, gracias a ti aprendí cómo se dice Santuario en inglés: shrine ⛩️

[@xZlam]

ngl actually loving these walking n' talking videos ("Shrine" btw 🤫)

[@mcqueenwiththehugecock4875]

I had a similar experience in Osaka, with an old dude coming up to me, asking where Im from, what Im doing here etc etc. We kept talking about differences between the west and Japan and cultures and different mindsets, all that kind of stuff. The more he talked, for example about how he applied to the government of Canada for immigration visa, because he's being chased by the Japanese government, the more I became suspicious. After like 15minutes or something he started to briefly mention that he's a writer. From that point on he ignored any questions from me and just kept talking about his work. And yes of course the only reason he wanted to talk with me, was because he wanted to sell his awful books, made out of pages of paper, stapled together by nothing but a small staple. Didnt buy anthing and left. Its so disappointing to realize they really dont give a shit about you and you fell for it. Definitely not as dangerous as your encounter, but both show what is likely to happen to you, when youre a foreigner in Japan.shrine

[@vibhumkapoor660]

"Nice comment" Code- SHRINE ⛩

[@josejoel7380]

shrine's on Pokemon are beautiful

[@yoooooo_]

Love your videos Rafi ... Shrine

[@thomas-allen]

love the video and yes, shrine lol

[@larrielbloomer2564]

DO STAY SAFE OUT THERE ! SHRINE!!!

[@notmurky2]

Yooo hope you doing good . SHRINE

[@moochiicoco8946]

Can you do podcast lol i want 1 hour podcast for my ride to work

[@xavierbilodeau1370]

If ever we don't hear from you again, we'll know for sure that hey found you and took you away. Cool video and love the SHRINES!!!

[@moochiicoco8946]

Hah. You fooled us by saying: „tap shrine“ is this your new „cult“??!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@moochiicoco8946]

Btw the documentary about Jonestown is worth watching! It’s about how a Jim jones created a cult and at the and killed everyone (900 people). Here on KZbin if you have time

[@teasaki]

#Shrine! Those wires are above a ground level due to frequent earthquake Japan suffers for. If it was under ground it'll get cut and teared apart by every stronger earthquake. So it's above ground level to be more flexible and easier to repair. I'm glad you've got out of that cult alright.

[@lodenka]

Maan that must've been really scary, and the dudes really sounded like nice guys at the beginning D: (shrine!)

[@BergenDaven]

Sincerally, the cults are very weird and nowadays, people are able to fall in them, so sincerally, I think countries' government should do something to fight those attempts of religions. Shrine.

[@jully6528]

That’s so creepy👀 stay safe!!❤ Shrine!

[@fiveoclocksenpai5960]

I wish I could've run into you while I was in Japan. Kyoto was a lot of fun, if you haven't already had the pleasure I would highly recommend Pontocho! If you see this comment and will be in Japan for the new year let me know and maybe we can link up. Shrine!

[@sidnei_rodrigues]

i don't know how you stayed patient when all this shit was happenin' with you. i would've talked shit to them honestly lol, just knew your channel right now and im watching to yall of your vids

[@ruptro6658]

I wonder what else the sect does in that ‘shrine’

[@dilay746]

Stay safe brotherman stay safe

[@joshuawilliams9279]

Yes finally

[@freddy7390]

What if my comment isn’t nice Rafi 😈 I’m nefarious like that, out of a villain story. Me leaving a comment deprived of all tonality that might make it slightly amusing haha. But honestly casually encountering “shrines” . . . 👁️👁️ . . . has to be one of the funnest aspects when in Japan especially in the cities Btw glad you’re safe, I doubt they’ll be able to do anything if somehow they registered you, hopefully you’re good on that end. You are super friendly to strangers though, I can really appreciate that mindset, polar opposite of my nyc rotted brain, it’s unfortunate these guys took advantage of your good natured

[@comma01]

Bro nice shirines!

[@targetsbadfn4073]

Damn I would have never expected that to happen in Japan :0

[@Its-Little-Devil]

Is it any good as miso gang cult? We in miso gang love SHRINES!

[@davidknizek2852]

As always amazing storytime >-< Code - "Shrine"

[@Gullusaur]

epic shrine

[@gryphonheart3398]

Love the vid and story. Getting to see another aspect of Japan is cool and the shrines within the urban areas. As always you have an awesome personality ... Code - LoL - 😝

[@rafipuff]

how you like them emojis brother 😌

[@gryphonheart3398]

@@rafipuff Loving them

[@mellowdoodles8785]

That's really interesting storytime I've seen in my life That's a really good amazing plot twist and i love waking and talking videos but if you do it at night time it'll give more asthatic Japanese vibes :⁠-⁠D Code - " Shrine " (⁠｡⁠♡⁠‿⁠♡⁠｡⁠)

[@AdamHuang-zo6tq]

Damn,I love your videos just walking around Japan and talking something interesting,keep doing！❤❤Love from China. Shrine！

[@moodyjournal]

Hold on! I'm gonna get some popcorn🔥

[@adilarahma3677]

Maybe you shouldn't get so much friendlier with others because you don't know them in person and what they're up to. Be careful, love your videos , shrine ❤❤

[@anubhavprakhar4411]

Another nice story time ⭐ ,shrine

[@knowtravel1314]

Hey rafi, just wanted to know what exactly are you studying in your 1 year study abroad in japan? #shrine

[@rafipuff]

I am on a language program, meaning that all of my classes are focused on either improving Japanese writing skills, listening/speaking skills or teach comprehensive grammar.

[@erickaguila2607]

the new demon slayer season is god tier - shine

[@larchoylar]

Me: "Cooking my lunch while watching." Rafi: Look there's another shrine. Me: "Rewrind the video to appreciate the view of the shrine" P.S: At least, nothing worse happened. Rafi! Stay safe always!

[@nativealien9167]

This can make a mad anime pitch . Love from South Africa (shrine )

[@mcqueenwiththehugecock4875]

4:08 dude is walking 2mins from my apartment haha. definitely a very weird feeling seeing rafi walk where I live 🧐

[@Nezzen-]

デカチンマックィーン

[@azizbadi8677]

In my first day in Tokyo I encountered American “IT recruiter” who wanted to recruit me who also told me that he used to be a drug dealer

[@azizbadi8677]

Shrine

[@jacksewe123]

SHRINE

[@leonardodusan4433]

Que doideira 😂

[@KatashiTheFox]

SHRINE Bro there was a guy just watching you with a suit at the end of the video at 22:11 he kept on looking

[@Toni_Victory]

Botw shrine

[@kaktusman1285]

How did your parents react when you told them you are moving to Japan?

[@andenw2742]

隣に歩いてた全ての神社を見せてよかったな

[@NotNoose]

河原町の周りにはいいね。商店街が多くつながっている。their thrift stores are pretty expensive though

[@rafipuff]

そうだよね、原宿より高い😂 びっくりした still my favorite part of kyoto tho

[@felipe_marra]

é como as mães sempre falam: nunca dê atenção para estranhos

[@HatakeVR]

Shrine

[@jeebsxo1232]

I wanna hang out with you sooo bad lol I’ve always wanted to travel 😢 -shrine 😅

[@lightyagami2687]

by the way will you ever visit india ? just give honest answer i wont mind and by the way u are preety cool dude

[@theepikgamer9346]

TYBG SHRINE pray

[@Mobik_]

"a nice comment" Shrine

[@fadhil4008]

I always have a dream somewhat in the future that I will be able to live in Japan. Hopefully it will happen 🙂, Shrine

[@johnkow8133]

Sounds like it was a sect like in oyasumy pumpum :0000

[@IvanAldair15]

Esos cables expuestos es tan de lationamerica xd

[@dobyvetel255]

Nevím jestli to budeš číst, ale naprosto stejná věc se mi stala v Aomori. Myslím, že to mohli být i ti stejní týpci. Jeden velkej, druhej menší. Taky nás s kamarádem pozdravili na ulici, a že se chtějí seznámit. Zaplatili za nás večeři a na oplátku chtěli ať s nimi jdeme do kaple. Kaple se ukázala jako garáž nějaké babičky. Taky nám vysvětlovali jak se každý den modlit a co říkat kolikrát. :D Upřímně jsme si mysleli, že nás tam zavřou a už nikdy neuvidíme světlo světa, ale nakonec to mysleli asi fakt dobře. Nakonec jsme se vyfotili a chtěli po nás email :D Myslel jsem, že je to výjimka, ale jak vidím tak ne :D

[@saddestik1030]

but damn bro, didn't expect japan to be like this.. i guess kinda dark side of japan

[@unka1971]

Take care of yourself, okay?! ⛩️ Shrine ⛩️

[@TrueMammuu]

I actually watched something like this in Golden Time, I thought that this canno't be real nowadays, but this is still real and creepy af. #Shrine :P

[@umrkhayam]

I would've shit my pants xD

[@changeworld5096]

The booklet is written in Chinese, how do Japanese people supposed to read them? Me as a Chinese who knows a little Japanese can tell that many of the Kanji doesn’t exist in Japanese. Anyways, always love your walking vlogs, keep it up and take care!

[@changeworld5096]

Oh I see, there is Japanese pronunciation on the right side, never mind😂

[@rafipuff]

all of those kanji exist in Japanese 😄

[@changeworld5096]

@@rafipuff Well, my fault. I rarely see some of these characters being used.😺

[@senaysolomon1835]

I got in early, love what you do ❤ respond if you see this 🎉

[@chickennugget344]

Yo wtf this story was intense haha, I woulde pissed my pants in there! ps. shrine

[@Alex-fs2dz]

1:15 si vieras las de Latinoamérica xd