Inside The Lives Of Japan's Royal Family

The real world of Japan's Royals.
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We’re all obsessed with every outfit Kate Middleton wears and how Meghan Markle is adjusting to royal life...but have you ever heard of the drama behind Japan’s royal family. Not to mention their friendship with our favorite royals? That’s right, the two royal families have long standing ties. But there is also a darker side of the Japanese Monarchy that has shocked the world and we’re going to share it all here. The Imperial House of Japan runs things quite differently and with the abdication of the Emperor Akishino coming soon, more is about to change. The throne will be taken by his successor, who must be a male. Which may be the reason why Princess Mako of Akishino and Princess Ayako are marrying commoners and leaving the royal life. The older Princess Masako of Akishino, has barely been seen for years and went from vivacious to practically a “broken butterfly” as the people call her...but why? Watch TheTalko video to see the secrets inside the lives of Japan’s Royal Family.
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[@zzzKyliezzz]

The Japanese Royal is so humble and low key to the point many of us foreigners aren't even aware of them.

[@willh3271]

zzzKyliezzz then theres the royals of England

[@shealarrazabal9487]

Truuuee

[@harukamier1604]

True..they don't get on our faces unlike some other royals

[@samanthabaldovino2410]

I only discovered it when I watched this😂😂

[@abbi5062]

@@willh3271 that because we see the royals of eglwnd way more higher because they were the one who colonized most country that is why that royal family is more viewed than any other royal family Also that's why the queen Elizabeth can travel anywhere in the world and do something back like kill anybody and won't be arrested even if she was in Japan Korea China us iran Africa ect but the queen will never kill someone just a example

[@mimi-vz3en]

Mulan was Chinese, they are Japanese. I'll just yeet myself out.

[@user-ez8iv7tb5f]

MULAN IS CHINESE

[@joshgellis9463]

slipee toads Agreed. It's similar to calling me Canadian, when I am in fact, American.

[@lemonde3415]

@@joshgellis9463Believe me...its even worse...

[@MarcusCato275]

The narrator is giving a cross cultural comparison. She is not confusing a Chinese folktale for being a Japanese one. The Japanese princess would give up her prestige and honour for a simple life just like how Mulan gave up hers to return home to her father. The narrator also compared another princess to the British princess Diana and I see no one raises an eyebrow to that comparison.

[@plutoeditxmilk7797]

Midori Gurin yes

[@yozora2099]

1:15 "And no one has done it in over 200 years" *text says 2000 years* Me: what

[@kirahkhuat6233]

夜空 me too😂😂

[@gwenreyes201]

@@kirahkhuat6233 yuppppp Mee toooo

[@sandyfung2535]

extra zero goes a loooooooooooong way. haha😂

[@agostofrencillo6946]

sakto kai kawatan talaag hahahaha

[@sprows9842]

Keyboard problem I guess

[@Kannah22]

I’m Japanese . This is bad. Please do more research . Princess Mako owns those cars? Are you serious?

[@ohreallyandthen189]

They gave a wrong information same what they had done with Thai princess. This channel is no quality.

[@imgafu3258]

チャンネルは非常に嫌われています。 気にしないでください！！ww

[@muhammadalfatih2640]

Many videos they do have a lot of false information. They did so many mistakes with Brunei's Royal Family as well

[@Demons972]

Every royal family around the world has lots of money, thats out of question, but this KZbin channels are just borderline liars lol.

[@garshere6719]

Japanese upbringing are not to show-off custom just like other rich kids being post in media. I knew some that even though they are rich still try to adopt to normal life like attending to normal jobs because they want to experience and own their hard worked effort not expecting much from their parents fortune.

[@angel-po3bs]

Imperial family not royal family! Emperor is higher than a king.

[@lesot5907]

angel 84 Japan doesn’t have an emperor tho

[@sherlymaria6861]

@@lesot5907 are you kidding?

[@vic584]

Foreign Language Kid omg🤦‍♀️

[@Ria-wo9iq]

sherly maria he’s right. Japan’s emperor doesn’t have any power politically at least.

[@anthemsd]

@No Homo Like yes, but when Japan surrender to the USA in 1945. The americans change the constitution making the emperor useless. He is now the head of state not the head of the goverment. And also he can't do anything with the permission of the goverment. At least in United Kingdom the queen has way too much powers, she in every moment can't quit the Prime minister.

[@devyncampbell4860]

This lady is having a horrid time pronouncing the princesses names.

[@verslaflamme666]

it's so cringe

[@Zalmoksis44]

The names of emperors as well... It's definitely not how you pronunce "Meiji"!

[@Owlkisses88]

You're right she butchered their names

[@avengersnewbie2348]

rip

[@devyncampbell4860]

Aww, Thank you :)

[@aamaawia]

This video i- -mispronounced names -Milan was in china -japan dates back thousands of years not hundreds -you pronounce the j in meiji My god

[@krispyrice8814]

mulan*

[@scintillam_dei]

Milan is in Italy, not China. (trolling)

[@creativecheeky855]

Mulan*

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa790]

This is why you have to be careful when reviewing a video. If you misspell something you're in trouble.

[@bokuroo1384]

No. Milan is in Italy

[@eturner3653]

I swear America is more obsessed with the royal family than the British 😂😭

[@Fckthisworld]

Lizzie Turner nope. It’s just this Channel

[@dahlia.moon1374]

???

[@marythebaddiestuartqueenof8931]

Lmao yes, I’m American acting as the queen of the UK on KZbin

[@eturner3653]

Queen Elizabeth The II the real one would be proud

[@lamiaprokrity3908]

@@marythebaddiestuartqueenof8931 xD

[@erikanoda1204]

Why is the Japanese monarchy described as being "dark" or otherwise cruel while the British monarchy is described as "beloved"?? Bias much?? 👀👀🙊 Anyway just my thoughts...

[@pusongmanhid]

She is just reporting, we are not sure if she is the one who did the research

[@Ema-nt3gp]

kyra manpula "reporting" implies a journalistic work. This is just BS from the start when she says the Japanese monarchy could be as "interesting" as the British one.

[@pusongmanhid]

@@Ema-nt3gp whatvi meant is the girl speaking in the video can just be a person getting false information from journalists

[@neymarwife5707]

Ik let the British to be the judge of that...

[@saintlysylas]

BOI YEETUS everybody loves the British monarchs and the Japanese are cool too

[@galshaked2106]

Mulan is Chinese, not Japanese, there is a big different!

[@MarcusCato275]

The narrator is giving a cross cultural comparison. She is not confusing a Chinese folktale for being a Japanese one. The Japanese princess would give up her prestige and honour for a simple life just like how Mulan gave up hers to return home to her father. The narrator also compared another princess to the British princess Diana and I see no one raises an eyebrow to that comparison.

[@Buffnoodles]

Ye

[@rosabeltabares8065]

Yeah shes Chinese but they just use japanese culture

[@rosabeltabares8065]

@Kung Cin no, Mulan's story is from a ballad from China

[@rosabeltabares8065]

@Kung Cin no...disney confused japanese culture with chinese culture so thats why Mulan looks like shes japanese but Mulan is chinese AND the movie Mulan took place in China

[@Pepsi24woozworld]

5:20 - Who actually thinks the Japanese royal family is boring? I think it’s just as interesting as any other royal family because of their history. Japan’s an old, beautiful country with fascinating history.

[@amazeangelogames3165]

Trur

[@inniagamboa9776]

“Are we in Disney’s Mulan?” *Me wondering if they haven’t watched Mulan or if they just don’t know Mulan is chinese*

[@BrianYoungauthor]

Japan's history doesn't date back 'hundreds and hundreds of years'! It dates back over several thousands of years. Wow.

[@jascrandom9855]

15 centuries to be exact.

[@Rankutubuki88]

True.... they are more longer than any reigning monarch

[@tioluwaniajao993]

She does mention it’s the longest standing monarchy

[@nicktan4530]

They are known for evil and killing that all

[@padraicfanning7055]

“In the year negative a billion, Japan might not have been here. In the year negative forty thousand, Japan was here, and you could walk to it.”

[@CorpsieTheClown]

Hahaha, Mulan? That was in China. . .

[@hyunaroseortaeyeonpleasema1601]

They were comparing her to Mulan, because in the original story Mulan never got the happily ever after. Edit: Everyone and their mother knows Mulan is from China.

[@hyunaroseortaeyeonpleasema1601]

No shit... I think that's common sense.

[@hyunaroseortaeyeonpleasema1601]

Like I'm trying to think of why someone would comment something so dumb. Hyuna, Taeyeon, and Rosé are my bias, but I'm having a hard time comprehending what it has to do with the subject of Mulan.

[@natejacobsbruh7938]

@@hyunaroseortaeyeonpleasema1601 Blink!!!!!!

[@hyunaroseortaeyeonpleasema1601]

@@natejacobsbruh7938 hey😁 Heard that they are having a comeback in 2019!😋

[@Rabaru]

the lack of research in this is atrocious.

[@user-vf9mw6ll2d]

The bad thing is not the wrong information, but the fact that you made this video. I'm afraid the world will misunderstand our imperial family.

[@mirelairinapetre6503]

You should make one,for the world to understand your Royal Family. I agree that this video and the information might be wrong. So,what is the truth?

[@Day.Of.The.GroundBreaker]

Also the biased, feminist and disrespectful attitude of the narrator, trying to rub off that stupid western mentality of "things need to change" is a very negative way of talking about Japan's culture. Next thing we'll see is people trying to protest the ban on gay marriage there. They ruled in favour of heterosexuality.

[@jessesmith-garcia5313]

sorry to hear that...

[@lenaalt2387]

@@Day.Of.The.GroundBreaker what lol

[@fingersneeze5705]

This channel irritates me so much. In basically all of their videos, they have so much false information and/or they don't research much before hand. The pronunciation hurts. They also need to understand that THIS IS THE EAST. Not the West. Don't expect them to become like your "beloved" English royal family.

[@starorcarina8525]

No they are stating their opinion so please do not say they gave out false info.I would say that that the most of the info are correct so they obviously did their homework,Pronounciation they're trying,About your last point they just want women rights its ok its not gonna become the Britsh royal family

[@rinwesley3092]

@Levis. H Suuuure we so involved in our lives we hang out on YT and watch videos on royals or celebrities. The public consumes whatever the media dishes out. Don't kid yourself.

[@starorcarina8525]

@Levis. H But the media is us we make up the media youtubers are part of the media.We just a fraction of it.

[@Max-sz2je]

star orcarina I like your sympathy, but there is false information. They said that nobody has abdicated the Chrysanthemum Throne in 2000 years, but throughout history there have been many “retired emperors” including the famous Go-Shirakawa and many others.

[@AmourEtLumiere]

Amen!

[@mayazone10]

1.) 200≠2,000 2.) You pronounce the "j" in "Meiji." This is not Spanish. 3.) Perhaps the creators of this video need to do a bit more research before publishing this...

[@sirmarisa]

was abt to say all these things too thank you

[@mindimoom9142]

And Edinburgh is pronounced Edin-borough not Edin-burg.

[@jusdorange4720]

@@mindimoom9142 edinbruh haha they wouldnt even know how to say borough

[@mindimoom9142]

@@jusdorange4720 Crazy how many words get mispronounced on KZbin videos. You'd think they'd be checking these things before recording.

[@babyface8992]

In Spanish you still say the j it’s not silent.

[@Mikeztarp]

"Royal?" The word you're looking for is "imperial."

[@belmarmom]

Imperial has too many syllables for her to pronounce.

[@kritische3959]

What was Mulan and the Great Wall doing in Japan?

[@belmarmom]

Maybe we're suffering from Global Shifting as well as Global Warming.

[@fatimaalhammady4670]

No the movie was in china

[@Moontess]

Wow, the number of inaccuracies and disrespect in this video is staggering. I'm embarrassed for you.

[@sesayida]

Moontess make ur own video then

[@mangamanmanga3309]

agreed

[@kitiowa]

Square on the head moontess! The arrogance of the video is astounding. And why is someone with an American accent referring to the Monarch of the UK as though it was American? And why from a Western perspective was only UK royal figures exemplified? And how long has the UK NOT had male primogeniture? What a bizarre hack job!

[@ag9708]

Moontess how we d

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

@@kitiowa since 2012...I was as surprised as you

[@christofat2704]

It is Japan not the western world! So stop comparing two different cultures with your ethnocentrist mentality

[@brianhuss9184]

Japan westernized amazingly fast ; in only 30 years from bows to battleships. That is an accomplishment which should be more well known.

[@christofat2704]

@@brianhuss9184 .Westernized and modernised are not the same thing ! Japan is more modern than most western countries

[@ambersummer2685]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@9grand]

@Bill Bo Haggins Nope ! Just against self-centered and ethnocentrist mentality shared many westerners.

[@9grand]

@Bill Bo Haggins The problem is that Japan and even Korea are more modern in many ways than most western countries.Your theory is very western-centrist , ethnocentrist and dated ( 20th century concept ). Time has changed. I have been to both world ! That my conclusion, you are free not to share it.

[@ngawangpelzom6890]

Princess mako came to Bhutan and my classmates and i got to perform in front of her and even got to talk to her. I felt so honored.😀😀

[@jesusdavis2941]

6:09 Prince then emperor Akihito married Michiko, their son Naruhito was the one who married Masako

[@tamasmizsei5327]

Please try to understand, if you make videos: Royal = if there is King or Queen in charge. (comes from latin Rex or Res = means King, thing, state -> Res publica = public affair) If there is an Emperor in charge, we say = Imperial. He's Imperial Majesty, and anything about The Emperor are Imperial case. Royal is not Imperial. Imperial is not Royal. Because The Emperor is NOT King! Thank you...

[@belmarmom]

And a princess isn't a monarch. It would be nice if they pronounced their names correctly too and had used legitimate sources to research the Imperial family instead of gathering their information from the supermarket tabloids.

[@Saruman38]

@TruthSeeker I don't know what you mean by "technically". Japan is officially an empire, and nothing else. And king and emperor are two different things. While there were emperors who were also kings, like the Holy Roman Emperors, or the British monarchs starting from Victoria up to George VI, they are still two distinct titles, with emperor being considered higher than king, at least in theory.

[@davidfreeman3083]

@@Saruman38 That's exactly why ppl say the emperor is technically a king. Actually in Chinese translation the royal and imperial especially in modern usage is pretty much interchangeable. For example everything that starts with 'royal' is translated into 'imperial' almost at all times, however their titles are still 'kings' and 'queens'. Furthermore, royal, king, queen are almost exclusive for monarch, while 'imperial' as an adjective as other meanings. For example, 'imperialism' doesn't imply supporting to have an emperor of any kind, while 'royalism' almost exclusively means promoting a monarchy.

[@Saruman38]

@@davidfreeman3083 "That's exactly why ppl say the emperor is technically a king." WHAT is exactly why people say the emperor is technically a king? I've just explained that they were two different things, so I honestly don't understand your comment.

[@lesot5907]

Tamás Mizsei he’s not an emperor that’s just the name they decided to give to him in English

[@juliettelimz9965]

Why do they keep saying royal/royalty when speaking of the family? It’s an IMPERIAL family.

[@Licht_Celeste]

Juliette Limz uh can I ask what the different of royalty and imperial ?

[@S_T_fania]

@@Licht_Celeste today there is no different but it's important becouse Japan is the last country with an imperator

[@Licht_Celeste]

Stefania Ogun what is an imperator?

[@S_T_fania]

@@Licht_Celeste the Italian meaning(since I am italian) is a figure that rules over many nation whit different culture language and religion like the Roman empire maybe Japan was an empire becouse it ruled over China and Korea for a while

[@S_T_fania]

@Naofumi Iwatani thanks I didn't know

[@__wax7454]

*1:15** “200 Years”* *Video: “2000”*

[@poopperson8533]

They had one job -_-#

[@TheKaareaksel]

"our beloved british royal family" yeah.. Right.

[@melaniehasegawa5400]

I find extreme offense in this video. At least get your facts straight and not downgrade the Japanese lifestyle as if it has no meaning. I have always found dissatisfaction when it comes to these issues for they are not addressed with any good light. I get it, drama is interesting and you are entitled to your own opinion, but please consider who could be hurt by what is being said. Also please stop comparing the Japanese royal family to others that have in your eyes "similar" issues. It's sad that this channel has to meddle with other individuals lives in order to gain views and status. How sad.

[@thatgamekid6720]

Melanie Hasegawa I know I’m Japanese and when I travel to Europe or America I always get looked at Like I’m trash and it’s sick

[@princehamdan6460]

Hello dear friend

[@robertuk2006]

I found the video offensive also. It is disrespectful.

[@jan3lk]

I'm not sure the purpose of this video. Is it supposed to be informative or opinionated? When creating informative video of one culture, pls do not make any personal opinion on it. You have to think from the perspective of the culture you try to inform on. Not using your own judgement.

[@csnoopy]

Jane Kwan ikr. On many occasions I was like “who the f*** are you to say what should or should not happen in a country and culture that’s totally different in pretty much every respect to yours”

[@-nazhifah]

@@csnoopy dude welcome to the world where almost all westerners are like that, and they feel nothing wrong with them being like that. welcome welcome!

[@muhammadyaumul9627]

Yeah agree with u 100%. Westener is arrogant self-centered as fukk...

[@andreab2114]

Akihito married Princess Masako?! Wrong info everywhere. Inaccurate

[@shanmukhag2349]

I don't like the tone and I'm not even japanese. Humility is a good thing.

[@sakurabender]

Historically though, Japan has had empresses. The only reason why we see this "only males can succeed to the throne" is because after WWII the US stepped in and wrote Japan's new constitution which states this in it. So yes japan's government differently needs an update, but female monarchs have existed and helped rule japan in the past

[@tia.b2318]

sakurabender Really? That’s actually really cool, I remember learning about their more equal gender standards in history but didn’t know that, thanks!!!!

[@second_second_]

when??

[@peterkiraly1058]

I'm really a beginner of Japanese history, I didn't really know about Empresses :) as far as I know, China had only one Empress who became the sovereign by her own right (by killing half of her family, yes) but that was in the 8th century I think.

[@alvinlajara2337]

The only reason why women became empress in their own right that time is because they are regents. They are replace by an emperor when the heir reach the right age.

[@zqohmygod1634]

@@peterkiraly1058 regarding that particular Empress, Wu ZeTian, it's actually debatable whether or not she did commit those crimes as those alleged accusations were recorded long after her death by patriarchal Confucian scholars who strongly rejected the spread of Buddhism and a woman ruling. While there weren't many Chinese empresses, Empress Dowagers tend to rule indirectly through their sons, husbands or grandsons( AisinGoro family).

[@maranatha256]

This is the worst video of the Japanese royal family I have seen. Not your culture. Inappropriate and error-filled commentary.

[@lagurl1997]

She couldn't even read the number right,,,,smh 200?

[@chrissymatchin1361]

Aaaqqqqwwwwww2

[@cawlrrr]

she can't even pronounce the name right

[@min3089]

report this video

[@nexu6517]

A white american woman commenting on the traditions of the oldest monarchy in the world and how it should do its thing. Ridiculous. She should know her own place

[@DDELE7]

I wanna see Netflix make a show based on the Japanese Imperials. Just imagine the storylines. If they could make millions of the Windsor’s and “The Crown”, they’ll make a shed load off the Chrysanthemum Throne.

[@shizukagozen777]

But too many things are kept secret, way more than in the British royal family, so that would be very hard without having to make up most of the events. Plus we perfectly know how Americans represent Japan: they would hire Chinese actresses and change the traditional costumes and hairstyles to make them look like clowns like they did in Memoirs of a Geisha...

[@julialundin9876]

2:18 when they showed the ”british” royals that was actualy the swedish crownprincess Victoria and her husband Daniel

[@belmarmom]

Will and Kate were there too, if you looked hard enough.

[@MJ-il5hl]

William and Kate were behind her

[@aikira28]

haha you dare to compare a mere and vulgar commoner as Kim Kardashian to someone soooooooo much superior as Princess Mako, hahaha give me a break

[@nochucomethru1909]

exactly lmao the comparison is just silly 😂

[@inuriie4370]

IKR, one became famous for a sex tape and the other one is a living breathing princess of the blood.

[@DamonCassada345]

To all those who underestimate what money does

[@tashasmith-bonnar2565]

I mean... Kim is worth like $300 million more than her...

[@ileanabriannemari]

@@tashasmith-bonnar2565 At least she's a literal princess of better class.

[@caytlin100]

USA imposed that rule that a princess who marries a commoner loses the tittle So the Japan Royal Family will slowly disappear It’s really surprising to me the lack of information accuracy you guys share here

[@jascrandom9855]

That rule existed before.

[@eleven11three]

Jasc Random yup historical example is that princess who marry into tokugawa family, and the others

[@junkscience6397]

It started with the Meiji Constitution, ignoramus. But of course you already knew this FACT?

[@empiretvmusiclyrics8639]

Me: Princess mako, am here to love you with all of my heart. Comment section: is that guy okay😔

[@nickfleming3719]

stop talking about "what needs to be changed"

[@kpopmama07]

My thing is...who are they supposed to marry if not Japanese commoners? Other Japanese royals/statesman? Other countries royals? Wtf?! WHO?!

[@girlgroupstheworld2041]

lilsakura423 im asking too

[@noahbowersox2878]

They have to marry another member of the Japanese imperial family or not marry at all to stay an imperial princess. This was always the case if they married a commoner. Before WW2 Japanese Princesses would always marry a prince or a high ranking noble to keep their rank.

[@someoneunimportant3064]

Noblemans?

[@damatatianac.5563]

hahahaa

[@noahbowersox2878]

Their are no nobles in Japan. They were all striped of their titles

[@tomobch]

Wrong names, incorrect info. Do your research.

[@lolawu9030]

@Gar Manarnar u watching this crap u idiot

[@mayamizushima9673]

Tomo Beach true

[@xbox360kanye4]

Can you give us some Evidence to your Claim. I would actually like to know.

[@chiakimargareta6185]

Yeah miss information. Its thousand not hundred. And other

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

@@xbox360kanye4 she screwed up the Empresses, claiming Masako was the bride of Akihito. She called a princess a Monarch, something she will never be. Japan's history is much longer than hundreds of years - how can their monarchy be over 2500 years old? Princess Mako's boyfriend is a law student, not a paralegal.

[@MemE-sb4pm]

I guess the Talko need to learn their Disney Characters

[@hezsurnarcissus1460]

Wows I didn't know they had a royal family until now!! Gonna obsess over a new royal fam now. I love their dresses!!

[@shimizukebin]

The pronunciations of the Japanese names just makes my ears bleeding!!

[@belmarmom]

Mine too and I'm not Japanese.

[@robertuk2006]

I agree and I am not Japanese. This video is trashy American "Journalism"

[@BankruptMonkey]

One does not just casually go against tradition in Japan. Making changes to tradition has got to be even harder than it is in England-even commoners cannot go against their families traditions, let alone the imperial family.

[@starplatinum2008]

Of course you can... if you're still in control of your brain per se. BUT Japanese are just mentally inapt to express their inner-self, let alone if they're even aware of it. Just do iT!

[@jackieclan815]

@@starplatinum2008 Yeah it's very sad

[@z42O]

Mulan is Chinese not Japanese lol

[@deepjyotithapa2984]

I'm not Japanese but my love for Japan is just so dense that I'm so offended by this video. I shouldn't have watched this. 😒

[@praveenroy7379]

This video is one sided and full of wrong information. So chill

[@Licht.von.Stein.]

this video is basically saying that an eastern culture adopt to a western aproach to a monarchy.

[@jgw5491]

I think the changes needed are about the Japanese Imperial Family even surviving, not about it becoming Westernized. The model of royalty Westerners know is, well, Western so that is what is brought up. I'd be interested in seeing Japan make changes in a manner right for Japan. Any Japanese citizens have any suggestions on this?

[@Jauhl1]

@@jgw5491 One of the Japanese princes suggesting the reintroduction of concubines. Which is the reason the male line has lasted for 1500+ years. Hirohito's grandfather Meiji and the 5 emperors before him were all sons of concubines.

[@matthewmiller9853]

What's with the Mulan clip?! The editors wrote 2,000 when the narrator said 200. The j's are still pronounced in Japanese (not h).

[@michellejensen632]

And Mulan was chinese......!

[@cibees4373]

yooo same i was super lost when i saw 3 zeros

[@User-17_wz]

6:10 OMG Emperor Akihito’s wife is Michiko. Masako is Emperor’s daughter-in-law. Do your research before making a video!!!!!

[@aggiebueckert2355]

They can't even stop talking about the British Royals when the topic is supposed to be the Japanese Royals:(

[@nickityler8685]

'Our beloved British royals'? You're not English they're not your royals.

[@damanipage5990]

I'm pretty sure they know that. But many Americans adore the British royal family just as much as British citizens. Relax.

[@DamonCassada345]

Is that how it is after conquering half the world

[@carwyngriffiths]

Nicki Tyler *british

[@Dhhu333]

@@tawksoul8489 she's probably referring to the Canadians

[@LookmyBack354]

we have a president and he live in the palace but no one care his lifestyle because we are in 21st century, president and king are equal title..🤐🤐

[@lifehackswitheva6725]

There is a mistake when you said no one had done in in 200 years it said 2000 on the screen

[@szesyn]

At 6:13 the narrator mentions the wife of Emperor (Emeritus) Akihito as "Princess Masako" which is incorrect. It should be Princess Michiko, the broken butterfly, now the Empress Emerita.

[@magdalenaordonez7075]

Speaker: "In over two hundred years" Screen bottom left: "2000 YEARS"

[@cjandrian9163]

am I the only one who constantly forgets that Japan has a royal family? Also. Mulan? Seriously, Talko? There's a difference between China and Japan.

[@princehamdan6460]

Hello dear friend greetings from the royal family

[@isda3314]

I'm pretty sure it's Imperial Family not, Royal Family

[@mwiese2593]

Well, thank you for forcing your ideology on another culture.

[@yaqubwazir171]

Hi

[@nostradamusofgames5508]

welcome to political correctness, it sucks i know.

[@davidfreeman3083]

Well as an un-conservative Asian I vow not to make Asian culture synonymous to 'illiberalism' BS, which unfortunately Japan, Singapore and even (or especially) my own motherland, China has done a lot (although I believe my people are not intentional), unfortunately.

[@davidfreeman3083]

Liberalism VS conservatism is not 'culture'. Especially when you talk about big 'culture' like East VS West, or even just regarding a major country like Japan, the level of conservatism vs liberalism, level of social diversity, equality and inclusion, and level of democracy and freedom should be completely independent from the so called 'culture difference'. It's NOT a 'cultural difference' (as they're not 'equal', and I believe that cultures are 'different but equal') when it comes down to, for example how much a society diverges on standards regarding the same issue (such as marriage, family responsibility and career and professionalism) for men and women, or other things such as how much freedom individual should have.

[@sentrogaspers9813]

@@davidfreeman3083 a....what? i-i'm sorry, so what's your conclusion then? I still don't understand. can you please elaborate with your statement more specific due to your head topic, "Liberalism vs conservatism is not 'culture'"?

[@gaidroroganikora1384]

Thank you for your channel Royal family of Japane May God bless your nation

[@EzraDair]

“200 years “ *shows the number 2000*

[@bichonmomr]

I read somewhere a while ago that Princess Masako, a Harvard grad and fluent in 5 languages, had some type of breakdown years ago. Unable to conceive and rounds of invetro therapy she was only able to produce a girl. This prompted pressure on the family and her sister-in-law eventually gave birth to a boy who now is the hereditary prince, leaving her daughter Aiko in the rubble. Aiko also had to drop out of school due to relentless bullying (apparently a huge problem in Japan). Masako turned down her husbands proposals several times and only accepted with conditions. She should have read the fine print and darted when she had the chance. Wonder if she'll emerge after she is the queen consort. She appears brilliant and needs to step up and be a positive role model to the world.

[@frogsnack7072]

I read that book too. The creators of the video put up a picture of the book, but obviously never read it. Sad!

[@sriontimaitra6804]

'Only able to produce a girl' is a rather callous way of putting it, even if you're not trying to personally imply that girl children are somehow 'inferior' in a male-inheriting monarchy.

[@valardohaeris333]

+Srionti Maitra Exactly. Well said

[@TurtleJulia]

Imagine being a kid and bullying the daughter of the future emperor. I don't think I'd have the guts to do that (if I didn't think bullying was heinous anyway.)

[@NaraKwonPoD]

@@sriontimaitra6804 so? it's the truth of how that culture generally views it as of now.

[@brandonwise8137]

Thoughts from someone who has lived in Japan for a number of years, speaks Japanese and has done a lot of research on Japanese history and the Imperial Family: 1) it is Emperor Meiji and not Emperor Meihi. 2) Calling Princess Mako a “little monarch” is incorrect. Emperor Akihito is the Monarch of Japan. Therefore you would just call her “a member of the imperial family. 3) Japan’s government needs to update the law on succession for woman. Japan has had female monarchs and some of the greatest monarchs in history have been women. 4) not only that, they need to allow women to marry outside the family and still keep their title. I just don’t see any harm in that. Good example of this is royal families of Europe. 5) the Imperial family needs to adapt with the modern society of Japan. I would love to see like a Twitter and/or Instagram account for the Imperial family so the people of Japan can become closer to them and see the achievements and the good that they do for their country.

[@loslopez6997]

In Japan tradition is a huge thing and it’s very unlikely that the government would do such thing since the Japanese people are not so open to the idea, besides in the European royal families there are up to a hundred possibilities of succession and that’s a problem for the Japanese since the emperor is for them Japan and allowing to extend the succession list would mean that the single dynasty in Japan would die out because of a lot of non royal blood

[@juliettelimz9965]

Although I agree with your points I can see an European bias in your views. It feels like your suggestions are heavily based on how European monarchies work. I think the key thing to remember here is that the Japanese culture and their people’s mentality is quite different to that of European countries, so while for example the twitter thing might be nice in the UK, it would seem very scandalous and too much in Japan (in my opinion as a Japanese person). I still think for us the imperial family has a bit of an almost spiritual level to it, hence the distance between them and the common people, and I don’t think Japanese people really mind that, on the contrary.

[@kingtmax3]

The social media part sounds good but I don’t think they should change anything else. They’ve been around for so long because of the system they have now, why change something that works ? 😂

[@helenab9973]

The social media suggestion is ridiculous. What point in that? To show off their lavish life and fill the commoners with anger and envy for the royal life ? And Why is everyone have to be on the social media anyway? Shouldn't we just mind our own business without prying into others' lives via Social media ?

[@brandonwise8137]

Helena B there would only be one social media account for the Imperial Family and like I said before, it would show the achievements and the good that they do for Japan. The Imperial Family is not about lavish lifestyle but is dedicated to serving the people of Japan.

[@rissalynne]

It can’t just be me that think Princess Mako looks a lot younger than she is, right?

[@MTC008]

princess kako look more feminine than mako

[@annafoo2357]

It’s just crazy how well respected they are to their people

[@paolotorres8537]

So well respected they’ll probably last another few millennia. The Japanese Imperial dynasty is the longest continuous dynasty in existence. One of the lines to the Japanese anthem Kimigayo is “May your reign continue for 8 thousand generations”. They weren’t kidding.

[@shizukagozen777]

​@@paolotorres8537 Not really, they struggle to get male heirs so if they don't change their rule about women not being able to be heirs, they're going to disappear soon and it will be all because of their arrogance.

[@googlplex2260]

This will misinform many people.

[@gisellejuarez1904]

to the people reading this, I hope you have a nice day🙃

[@seyimajek]

Giselle Juarez thank you🥰💘, hope you have a great day as well❤️.

[@bushram2657]

Thank you, wish the same for you 😎

[@SarikaAli-cw9xf]

u too

[@L33TRedNinja]

Yup! ☺️

[@lol-xm8bt]

Thank you (° ͡ ͜ ͡ʖ ͡ °)

[@dogeyt5995]

I never even knew Japan had a monarch until Akihito-sama’s surprise speech...

[@MVangelmx]

this channel is so bad.

[@ambibambi6479]

Princess Mako is so beautiful

[@akihaamber728]

Did she just pronounced MEIJI as MEIHI? 😂

[@brandoncastillo_05]

I find it really retarded when people don't pronounce Japanese the right way

[@IanHardDie]

OMG Princess Mako is so beautiful

[@joshuabeech-maher8729]

I'll make a fan fiction about, The Japanese Royal Family, and it's called, The Finger Snapped Kanabo. It's about the trials of hierarchy and the succession Japan needed, based around a daughter, and her relationship with her father. A lot of the succession to the throne, revolves around the voice. Male voices travel further and can be heard clearly. The women usually tell the male what to say, and then they go edit it to make it clear. Like Māori culture.

[@xxxConanexxx]

6:05 The current emperor Akihito is NOT Married to Masako- his son is. You even said so earlier. Someone should really rewatch these Videos before uploading them.

[@holgerdanske9067]

Imperial family, not royal.

[@DamonCassada345]

Is the difference not just a name

[@barbz_cult]

@@DamonCassada345 emperor is a higher status name than king

[@DamonCassada345]

@@barbz_cult Where are the Japanese kings then

[@allisonskitchen4420]

Almost all of TheTalko's videos have some type of error.

[@mellowblueu]

1:16 anyone noticed when she said “over 200 years“ But the text said 2000 years?

[@aprilrosemallo6828]

We need a lot of this!!!

[@levi-dh9fu]

I didn't even know that Japan has a royal family I thought they do presidents ,

[@kholidamsolikhah0373]

Levi Levi umm you need to know more

[@levi-dh9fu]

True this I do

[@spritedrin]

Levi Levi they don’t have presidents either

[@ThisVictoriad]

A little bit true but it's called prime minister though

[@ThisVictoriad]

Japan is very known for their culture so it's very not that hard to guess that they still have a royal family

[@princehabibe3168]

A few years ago, I was a young teenager and I read this 2000 and some page book about the history of the imperial family of Japan, and soon after memorizing the book.

[@AMI12349]

Watched this after just coming home from Bangkok, where I witnessed the coronation of the new King of Thailand, along with several other rituals in Sanam Luang, such as the Royal Ploughing Ceremony. I also took part in the cremation ceremony for the late King Bhumibol in October 2017. I am an American who has lived 5 years in Thailand (in Chiang Mai) and spent most of my adult life in Asia. Therefore, I have a bit of a different perspective from those who compare the Japanese customs with those of the West. It would be far more appropriate to compare the Japanese customs with those of other Asian countries such as Thailand and Cambodia. Even in the bowing and the women's dress there are similarities, and also, Japan is a Buddhist country, like those nations. The main difference is that Thailand and Cambodia were sort of colonies of various South Indian empires in ancient times, so their dress, decorations, and royal traditions reflect this influence, of the ideas of DEVA KING and DHARMA KING, whereas Japan has no such influence from India. I don't know to what degree their customs are similar or dissimilar from those of the royal traditions in China and Taiwan. As far as the degree of traditionalism, I would say that the Bangkok and Cambodian rituals are a lot more traditional and elaborate as far as decorations, royal objects, and dress (especially for males). However, in Thailand, females have always played a significant role in the Royal Family, and the Queen and Princesses are given great respect and admiration by the people. I don't know specifically about the Cambodian Royal Family, but I know it's true in their culture generally also about females...everywhere in Southeast Asia, as opposed to East or South Asia...Malaysia, Philippines, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, etc. Even in South India, it was the same in ancient times, until their culture was taken over by European Dutch and Portuguese colonists and later by North India.

[@asiacheetah1010]

The Talko really should be ashamed of itself for the lack of research they did to put this video together. Many of the "outdated" practices such as Royal princesses must leave their title once they marry a "commoner" and the emperor being unable to abdicate were all part of the post WWII constitution drafted by the victorious allies a.k.a. Americans. Just wiki Japanese imperial history and you'll find it was actually a common practice for emperor's to retire and pass the torch once they reach retirement age. The retired emperors still retain some power and their own court. There were some instances where there were 3 living emperors at the same time. Of course that led to wars when competing emperor factions happened, but that's not the topic. If it seems strange that such a long running dynasty only have 3 male heirs and 8 princesses, it's because also during the constitution drafted post WWII, they limited the line that can claim the throne and many imperial lines were left out. It's not that the monarchy can change by themselves either. All of it requires Japan to change their constitution. Japan actually seriously thought about allowing Princess Mako to inherit. That was until the youngest prince was born and then all discussion ended. In order to abdicate, the Japanese parliament had to do a special amendment for the current emperor to abdicate. It's one time thing so not a permanent change.

[@TheRocknrolla12]

Different cultures have different views and we should not judge what is good for whom....there is reasons we simply don't know

[@enchantedgacha8859]

''Over 200 years'' Me:BuT tHe ScReEn SaYs 2000 Me again:Lol

[@DevjKaiser]

Says 200 shows 2000, and I thought I was bad at math.

[@min3089]

pls report this video as misleading, almost all of her videos are to be honest.

[@alexachen9728]

Ok, the inaccuracy of this video, plus "judging" only from the western perspective and constant comparison to the British is just too much, kind of loosing the interest in watching other "the talko" videos after this.

[@zekikabdelhamid38]

Forever love and respect to a lovely princess MASAKO OWADA and her royal family. Zekik Abdelhamid From : ( Tetouan - North of Morocco )

[@jamescarrington6504]

i wonder what the princess role in the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be . I would love to see the whole imperial household at the Opening ceremony waving with pride from a royal box

[@NSS7]

This video seem trying to promote feminist agenda than providing accurate information about Japanese royal family. So many wrong info.

[@reptiliandiplomat5458]

Bro Ik listen to this purple haired cringe @ 8:00

[@popcornrain6572]

It’s important to promote feminism but ya you do have a point.

[@pepsi458]

I respect Japan honoring tradition, retaining its integrity.

[@paolotorres8537]

Japan is all about the respect.

[@mercybushnell9259]

@ 1:16 they say 200 years but the graphic reads 2000 years. 😂

[@king_man_ranger7883]

Awesome research... Sounds like a Netflix seri 🇯🇵🇺🇸

[@sugarmelody4264]

Japanese's princess with orange rx7 that's the coolest thing I heard in month.

[@freedomwritwrshah8901]

I think the princess is happier renouncing the title...Who wants to live in a golden cage?

[@taishisingleton7927]

I do!

[@james9465]

Just me who noticed that when the narrator said 200 years it said 2000 years on screen??

[@angelusvastator1297]

"What's your favourite anime plotline?" Me:

[@StrawberryFeildsforNever]

1:16 “in over 200 years” *2000 shows up on screen*

[@daniboyaaa5411]

Hmmm? You need to understand culture and tradition that kept the japanese nation great. Westerner need to understand that we asian love our tradition and respect it.

[@SofiaBerruxSubs]

Sometimes you need to change things. The Russian Imperial Family had kept to tradition and that's what ended their monarchy. They couldn't adapt to a femal heir (they had four girls and a sick boy), they had trouble accept a peoples court(the duma) and in the end the people revolted and they were killed. They should keep some traditions and end other traditions. They shouldnt make the same mistake the Russian Imperial Family had.

[@willfeus5647]

@@SofiaBerruxSubs You clearly don't know Russian history...

[@popcornrain6572]

It’s important to end the tradition that keeps women and others from expressing their selves and growing in our career and lives. Tradition can be great if it is fair. Plus I don’t think they want to be killed because of some of their pointless and sexist rules.

[@Rodion302]

When it comes to the Japanese Royal Family i commonly think of Emperors MEIJI, TAISHO, AND HIROHITO... BUT DAMN TALKO! GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT AND PLUS, IF YOU ALL THINK THE BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY IS THE MOST POPULAR, STOP SAYING THAT.... AT THE LEAST, JAPANESE MONARCHY IS RICH IN HISTORY FOR AS THE BRITISH ONLY HAD A MONARCHY 1000 YEARS AGO! GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT! EVEN I AM A FILIPINO BUT I KNOW THE FACTS! MAKE SURE THAT YOU RESEARCH ON THIS TYPE OF TOPICS BEFORE WCTUALLY CREATING VIDEOS ABOUT THIS! GOD! THE ONLY REASON WHY BRITISH MONARCHY IS SO POPULAR IS BECAUSE OF THEIR WEDDINGS AND THE POPULARITY OF ELIZABETH II,CHARLES, HARRY, CATHERINE AND MEGHAN!

[@thatgamekid6720]

Santino Queddeng I am Japanese and she is very ill informed and also just to let everyone know in general you pronounce the j in Meiji

[@internetstranger3686]

Hey, you, yes, you, have a nice day!