Japan’s Chicano Culture In LA 🇯🇵 🇲🇽

Chicano Culture has spanned the world from Brazil to Japan. Today we meet two native Japanese who left their country to live out their dreams living the Chicano lifestyle in Southern California.
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[@PeterSantenello]

My wife and I honestly thought about not posting this week because of the situation in Ukraine. For those that don't know my wife is Ukrainian, her family is still there, I lived in Ukraine for 4 years, and we both have friends on the ground in the country. We made a video last week talking about the situation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4O7lXt4ab-jqK8 This channel is our full-time job and our source of income. And we don't want to change over to a channel focusing on politics. We could spend every Sunday posting videos about political strife and suffering since the world has never had a shortage of it. Some people have said why didn't you post about what happened in Kazakhstan, Iran, Haiti and the list goes on and on. The simple reason is Ukraine hits very close to home for us so that's why we jumped out of our usual format to post a video about it. The reason why I started this channel was to show a world distant from the political angles the mainstream media shows us. To show a world that excites us and makes us want to venture into it. A view into cultures or ways of living that perhaps you're not familiar with but can learn something from. And this is what we will continue to do. But there will be times in the future when we might drop occasional content about Ukraine if we feel we can give you a look in that others aren't showing, but for the most part Sunday videos will continue as usual. We've been somewhat paralyzed since the war started, especially my wife. I can't imagine how hard it is for her knowing her parents are living in a country currently under heavy invasion. Some of you have asked how you can help in Ukraine and this is the best organization and way to send money that we've found so far: novaukraine.org/?fbclid=IwAR3CdNRb0ryyi2mcAN0w6FwhglM6xLMVBC5pdc2RhafA4iepdFV10ovbK98 If we find a better way we will update this. To the Ukrainians... the world admires you for your strength and courage. We are humbled by your resilience. You will be victorious, and peace will come to your country again. For the next 7 weeks content will be from our latest trip to CA. So everything you will see for the near future has already been filmed. Thank you for caring and for being part of this journey! Peter & Natalia

[@Eva-pd2qi]

Hi Peter, I have felt paralyzed as well. I was born in NYC. I am first generation American. Everyone else is from Kyiv. I dont have much family left. All my grandparents died when I was young. My aunt died after she gave birth to her first child. Ive been in contact with my cousin who fled Kyiv. Of course I am American first. I only went to Ukraine once for 3 months when I was seven. But now as I get older my heart and soul feels empty and I feel like I don’t have roots or connections to a country that technically shares my blood. I’ve become so utterly proud to say that I am Ukrainian over the past seven days. I never used to think that way. I think about why my grandma would do if she were still alive. Im just sad and heartbroken that one man could cause so much pain. I just hope things get resolved soon.

[@PeterSantenello]

@@davidanthonyrodriguez7119 Thanks David!

[@lliselsolis4456]

Much love for your wife and all Ukrainian people ♥️

[@pokecartel4806]

Prayers to you’re friends and family ! I love watching your videos you have some of the best content on KZbin! Keep up the great work !!

[@EndZone1_]

What’s your thoughts on the Ukrainians pushing the Africans and Indians off the bus and train?

[@Trippy-tq9dv]

Man, humble to the max. Shoutout Japan and Mexico 🇲🇽 🇯🇵

[@Firu_firulais466]

Aztlán too

[@petegamino3250]

Japanese are racist towards Mexicans, i know what I'm saying I used to work 10 years for them, they don't even appreciate how Mexico accepted them during WW2

[@sergiomaganalofttd9017]

🤣 y en México estás los otakus que se creen japoneses 🤣🤣🤣

[@ng00ntol14]

@@sergiomaganalofttd9017 🤣

[@localmilfchaser6938]

@@sergiomaganalofttd9017 I guess it’s fair now 🤷‍♂️

[@ngonz89]

I went to Japan in 2019 and I legit saw a Japanese guy with a low rider and a Mexican flag. My jaw dropped lol

[@phengvang1441]

😂

[@athletics0067]

Do a lot of the people there like Mexicans?

[@ngonz89]

@@athletics0067 I’m sure many there enjoy Mexican food and learning from the culture. I’ve seen about two Mexican characters in Japanese anime lol

[@thatcarguy0710]

it’s also the other way around, when i was around 4-5 years old we would go visit this japanese store in Mexico and i remember a old lady telling me to never forget the Japanese culture and now here i am in the US chasing Japanese car culture

[@savannahmendez3964]

@@athletics0067 yes they do

[@Lefthandpath94]

This is very cool to see. I am covered in Japanese traditional tattoos and am a Chicano. Never thought I’d see the day where the Japanese want to adopt our culture into their lives. You are valid homie 🫡

[@nawlsone586]

Same, as an Chicano artist growing up in the California I was really struck by how amazing the Japanese tattoo culture is. Very inspiring culture.

[@asiancultureco]

It’s all love family! One Love🇯🇵🇲🇽🤝

[@luvsdizners]

"you are valid homie" that right there is why Chicanos are the superior brown group. Acceptance of people wearing and taking part of your culture is goat mode

[@YUTAB-ck9rp]

There are even some tracks where Japanese rappers featured the OGs like FROST, Slow Pain and Fingazz!! Check'em out! -Keep It Movin' by DS455 feat. Frost -We Know Da West by TWO-J feat. Frost -213 to the 052 by Phobia of Thug feat. Frost -Rap Top Down by Big Ron feat. Slow Pain, Fingazz & Richee Sorry but I have to add one more track even thou it doesn't have Chicano rappers but had strong influence from lowriding culture, and more recent track. Hope you'll like them! -Remember by Yellow Bucks feat. TWO-J, Mona a.k.a. Sad Girl

[@grabtheburner187]

Simon ese, it's love to our Japanese brothers and sisters, Viva La Raza 🇲🇽🇯🇵

[@ARSERR]

Most people aspire to be Lawyers, doctors, cops. My boy just wanted to be Chicano ❤

[@babynieve9612]

Viva la Raza 🇲🇽

[@jaheimsmith3022]

@@babynieve9612 Asi es Viva La Raza🇲🇽💯

[@nickfarrell429]

He must of seen some caramel Mexican bootie lol

[@morteza692]

😂😂😂

[@Chelsea2009FC]

That’s pretty cool

[@The.Original.Potatocakes]

I’m Asian and most of my friends growing up were Mexican. They and their families took me in like their own kid.

[@JS-xy7ub]

"Onta el chino " lol

[@jcmb5708]

@@JS-xy7ub that's exactly what my family would say too lol😭☠️

[@Drea_A]

One of my favorite creators is Timothy Delaghetto, he has the same type of story & embraces Latino culture w/ nothing but respect. We appreciate y'all 🇲🇽

[@The.Original.Potatocakes]

@@JS-xy7ub Simon Vato

[@alexgee3072]

This is a trip. Im Mexican and lived in all Mexican neighborhoods but somehow my best friends have always been Asian. Out of my whole high school maybe 2 Asians the rest Hispanic. And still my best friend was Asian lol

[@NawayTaryea]

As a black dude, I 100% agree that Mexican Especially older folks, know how to love people no matter who they are or where they're from. As long as you are respectful towards them, they will treat you like one of their own

[@r.g.431]

Most Mexican families are all about the respect! I’m assuming you have Mexican friends when you show up to our family gatherings! You are embraced and treated like one of ours! No weird looks no mistreating! It’s all love!

[@henryanaya8459]

Yeah, where I’m from Black people aren’t looked down upon but for some reason there’s a bad reputation with them, it’s starting to blend as the younger generation grows together.

[@fenderfan8543]

who gives a fuck. "as a black dude" LOL

[@Cool-yv9vw]

True brother

[@Perspicuous87]

As a fellow black dude born and raised in Los Angeles, I can confidently say that isn't always true. Especially when it comes to older Mexican people.

[@Jozay562]

I love these Japanese folks… Love how they showing love for our people, our culture, & our area. Big props for coming out all the way from Japan to be part of the cultura! RESPECTO ✊

[@NG35129]

This is what it's about loving each other respecting each other's culture. We're all human at the end of the day.♥️

[@popoamateras787]

One of the biggest things I learned when I was studying in California was family love. He was my roommate and Mexican-American. He treated me as his family and let me spend time with her family which I could barely experience here in Japan. Since then, I started facing and communicating with my family in Japan. I had used to avoid communicating with them because I had thought it was worthless. But after I met with my roommate, I changed and learned how to love my family. Unfortunately, he passed away due to the corona, but I never stop appreciating him for what he has given to me. This video reminds me of the family love Mexican-Americans embrace.

[@krystavi05]

For Mex-Amer and Mexican in general, family is #1, y si nos caes bien eres parte de la familia!

[@popoamateras787]

@@krystavi05 That"s something we are missing here in Japan.

[@athletics0067]

That’s what’s up

[@lucif3r69]

Lies

[@YAHOOISNOTG]

@@lucif3r69 your name is literally father of lies, no wonder you think everyone is like you

[@RDiaz187]

I've heard of Japanese people embracing the Chicano culture but man. This dude is dedicated and I have nothing but mad respect for him and your videos. Japanese people and their culture are amazing in itself

[@medusaspupil]

I am Mexican and I want to be a Samurai.

[@jameslen83]

Check out the documentry they have on the japanese chicano scene in japan. They reppin chicano culture tp the fullest.

[@rainnmoon114]

They Also have B culture which is them loving hip hop, getting box braids or corn rows and darkening their skin. I will say this, when the Japanese like something they really dedicate themselves to it. 😂

[@Moodboard39]

@@medusaspupil lol

[@rayballestero8872]

That was good "but man" says a lot he seems to be a very nice man, the woman is also nice.

[@fahredin1439]

Dude seems mad chill, respect to anyone who does what they wanna do in life.

[@LaRoxio]

Hide is such a cool person ! Much love to all people who are open to different cultures.

[@nononono12345]

This dude was speaking Japanese with a perfect accent, then sound like an OG Chicano speaking English LOL culture is such a trip!

[@thehelm658]

Yep! Reason black folks get so furious! Overall it’s fucking disrespectful!. Embrace your own culture.

[@geigercourtier]

I think it proves culture is bs anyone can adopt or change

[@jesussalazar1020]

As a Latino from South LA, I can say we accept anybody that feels inspired from our (Mexican) culture, especially Japanese people. Nothing but love and communication.

[@user-pq6mr6op3p]

I don't think you're the Mexican spoke person for L.A

[@paxhumana2015]

@@user-pq6mr6op3p , I do not think that you think, so go back under your bridge or back into your cave before you end up like your friends in Middle-Earth.

[@Peakfreud]

Why especially, I'm just curious. Ignore the Troll. I dont see anybody, Chicanos, African Americans or South Americans policing their culture Hollywood which is in Cali exploits T.F out of it. And I ain't never seen any culture that isn't for sell... Grand Theft Auto made Chicano Culture a Violent Stereotype and a Game. Think about that,. Chicano Culture is a Cartoon & Video game that little kids play as actual Chicanos. Imagine making an African Video game were a dude just ran through Africa stabbing people with a Spear. Or a South American Video game were a Cocoa Farmer just ran around with a Machete hacking people.

[@undergroundrapplaylists2665]

@@user-pq6mr6op3p I don't think you're the generalizing spokesperson for trolls

[@gunnasintern]

Latin American culture isn’t just mexican it’s also Central/South American and Caribbean. i’ve seen Japanese people admire general Latin culture and it’s very nice. lots of love and communication

[@metabolicrevolution]

Its great to see cultural integrations such as this. I'm Japanese (100%) but I was born in Los Angeles and raised with Hispanic culture. (not many Japanese around me) so I totally relate to this guy, and respect his lifestyle.

[@lykndeltoro2269]

The video is about chicanos not Hispanics. Ig no rant po s

[@grabtheburner187]

That's right bro it's all love to our Japanese brothers and sisters, Viva La Raza 🇲🇽🇯🇵

[@wiikends]

& I'm here in the east hoping to have Japanese friends as the closest thing is just watch Japanese Ytubers

[@blindcamel6236]

If your Japanese and born in L.A and your 100% japanese, then japanese people born in Japan are 110% Japanese?

[@metabolicrevolution]

There's a difference between nationality and heritage. I'm 100% Japanese by heritage, and 100%American by nationality

[@krazEEkunai]

Japan, Thailand, Philippines, all are inspired by Chicano culture. This is amazing to me love it!

[@Itzpapalotl.]

My family is all married Mexican/American with Asians. It all is compatible and so is the food!

[@badassmillz_]

"Made in Japan, that's riiight!" Lol the Japanese accent mixed with the LA Chicano accent is a trip !!!

[@agcm6869]

You copy that from the mexican culture 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽 aint fukn original!!!😂😂😂

[@ladasodaexplains3355]

They honestly sound like Mexicans lol

[@kale7842]

That Shit funny AF bruh 😂😭

[@badassmillz_]

@@rigo702 no ?

[@nosir1440]

@@rigo702 I remember you

[@antoniomontesinos707]

Sending out love to all the cultures, from a Mexicano in LA. We welcome all brothers and sisters. 🇲🇽🇺🇸🇯🇵

[@josemartians]

💯💯💯

[@patricebrown3619]

​@Angela Jayde I would love to go out to Los Angeles CA one day and spend the day around japanese and Mexican people because I love their cultures too, it's amazing.🔥🔥🔥😘😘😘💓💓💓

[@Sarah-yd8th]

Thank you :)

[@GdamnLov3]

I love how they are so humble. Specially Hide

[@billyfox7089]

All of the comments I scrolled through are so full of love. With all the talk of cultural appropriation these days (which at its most egregious is an acknowledged problem), it's so nice to see folks admiring cultural appreciation. Let's learn from each other, love one another.

[@johnnycage8327]

I am all the way from Middle east & love the Los Angeles chicano culture. The Lowriders, their cholo slang, the way they carry themselves etc. Very cool. It's very unique, and i can relate alot with chicanos being very family oriented just like us from middle east. Oraleeee eseeeee.

[@martinez209]

Much love homie!

[@desertman3326]

Respect carnal!

[@QuantumNoir]

A🥚

[@kevinsalgado5923]

@Corey Gonzo Prove it bro?

[@omilett]

@Corey Gonzo Theres racists in every culture lol don't need to give in to them.

[@abrahamfabela8457]

I'm Chicano from northern California and I love and got much respect for the Japanese brothers. I love their culture as well.

[@xyvxyethe5584]

this is really wholesome. seeing 2 cultures fused, it's even more interesting.

[@joegonzalez4470]

That's pretty cool. I'm from South Texas and I grew up in the chicano culture myself. It's nice to see it still growing

[@bones6978]

Nobody adopts other cultures quite like the japanese, they go hard in whatever they do.

[@c.jarmstrong3111]

Disciplined culture 100%

[@poopbutt6241]

Ultimate culture vultures

[@buddhacandlestick]

True, really nice nation

[@NicoEmz47]

Other then American what other culture are you talking about

[@NicoEmz47]

Lol boy are you mothafuckers quick to put a comment out without thought

[@bpshogun3748]

I’m Mexican and lived all my adult life in Tokyo, Japan totally immersed in the culture here. It is nice to see this story. Great content.

[@Gmanisable]

Interesting! Could I ask how you ended up in Japan?

[@ghost8178]

You should make a couple videos about your experience bro, that's hella interesting.

[@chobai9996]

You spek japanese?

[@The.Original.Potatocakes]

Peter should go to Japan to do an interview with you dude.

[@localmilfchaser6938]

How do they treat us Mexicans?

Another wonderful episode! Thank you, Peter! I so enjoyed meeting these people you shared with us.

[@beetraham]

Awesome documentary with genuine ppl gathered around the stuff they love the most.

[@eldewgzborracho7653]

I'm from East L.A and I've always dreamt of going to Japan and emersing myself in their culture...but I never thought of it the other way around.😅😅

[@mikloridden8276]

Look up Mexican Samurai on KZbin he’s from East LA too

[@eldewgzborracho7653]

@@mikloridden8276 Aight thanx

[@Lion-dq9uj]

Japan is amazing the food is out of this world. And the people are as nice as can be customer is always right.must visit if you ever get a chance

[@shaungorham9743]

I really appreciate it.

[@americafkyeah8695]

Its wild, I Love it

[@fenixbazaar9001]

I spent three weeks in southern California on a basketball tour with my high school. I stayed for two weeks with a Mexican American family, the house of one of the students of the schools we played against. Literally from the *second* they met me I was part of the family. They organised a bbq for my arrival, there was like 30 people there, I didn't realise at the time but they did it just for me. This was early 2000s so smartphones didn't exist, calling international wasn't easy but the mom went to the store to buy me a calling card even though I had already purchased one, they insisted I save it and use theirs, I remember her saying that I was her responsibility and I had to call my parents. I was there for new years eve and they went so out of their way to make me feel welcome at their party. I was pretty intimidated as I had guys with tattoos on their scalp coming over and asking me about Australia and bringing me drinks lol... I was totally overwhelmed. But looking back now 25 years since that and I still get emotional thinking about my time with them. Never in my life have I ever been treated like that. The two sisters gave up their room and slept on the couch so I could sleep in their room, I didn't even thank them... This was a time before social media, I was a naive and arrogant teenager so I had no idea how to react and I haven't seen or spoken witn them since. I've tried searching for them on social media but the surname is too common... it was strange for me at the time but looking back it was like it was totally normally for them, you have someone staying with you, they are family, that's it. I wish I had the life experience I do now so that I'd react differently.

[@boopboop9356]

Can relate to this xp sooo much!

[@mikeTHEmanatee]

man, thats an awesome story. its good to hear you acknowledge how you acted and now come full circle. Hope you get the opportunity to reconnect w that family in the future. i promise u, itll feel like you were never gone, welcoming you w open arms anf a bed to sleep. real love

[@Dipp182]

You should try to contact them somehow using the school information and what not

[@iamricoluna]

While reading this I was like yup. Yup. Yup. That’s what we do lol, as Mexican I can confirm that as a kid, I had to give up my room for guests. Dang thanks for the little reminder of how awesome our culture is as far as treating guests as family.

[@dyates8244]

Awesome

[@JesusLopez-by9qi]

"You wanted Japanese huh" " yeah always". Love the homies heart. That's the beauty. El corazón!!! Saludos mis hermanos Japoneses de un hermano Mexicano!

[@diane9247]

This made me smile non-stop! Thanks, everyone! 🤩

[@cryptvii]

Filipinos in the Philippines also love Chicano culture, from the music, the clothing & the slang. Muchos amor y respeto to the Mexican people

[@jogger3592]

sad but cant expect much from lukewarm water IQ people

[@bruhvibes5941]

filibeaners 😂

[@CazadorJuan]

@@bruhvibes5941 O green gos drogadicts 😂

[@user-zl6ck9wf7b]

In the 1980s Filipinos in California especially Los Angeles had their own gang culture street life, style dress code hair everything you name it. They were one of the bigger known Asian street gangs especially in LA. During the 1990s I saw a change from that style into Chicano cholo Style. I didn't quite understand why and I didn't really like it. Maybe it was the glorification of the cholo Style on the Hollywood big screen that influenced that??? Slowly it went away from its own thing into a more cholo thing. Oh well, I guess that's just the way it is sometimes. Would have been cool though to keep their Style and flavor. Slang etc. I remember white dudes and black dudes that kicked it with them that even spoke tagalog. This is no joke.

[@sheddy22]

@@bruhvibes5941 we basically the same thing 😭

[@kskate91]

As a Chicano myself I love Japanese culture too!! That’s so dope how hard the Japanese go in Chicano culture gotta love it!💯💯💯

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Damn started out on Louise street in Glendale!

[@shosmyth1454]

Peter this video made me cry! My Father was part Japanese and what a great Father he was and honorable! 🌺

[@lilrick98]

I'm Puerto Rican living on the East coast. I always loved Chicano & Japanese culture. Thank you for this video.

[@firstnamelastname141]

Shout out to Jay for holding their baby and letting his wife shine throughout the video 💪

[@kamoflawedhawg535]

I love that LA culture… my heart gets warm every time I see it

[@SPG8989]

How? It is trash

[@jaygarcia6079]

It’s funny cause most chicanos I know love the Japanese culture. It’s actually my dream to go to Japan, maybe not live there but I’d love to go to Japan and experience as much as possible

[@Garrettray1372]

Hello 👋😊

[@hueso5071]

Speak for yourself. I’m Chicano too but not infatuated with Japanese culture.

[@oxlip]

@@hueso5071 that's what the word "most" means

[@hueso5071]

@@oxlip not really. Most don’t. Most Chicanos I know are heavily involved in their own culture. Not Japanese culture.

[@hueso5071]

@@oxlip not really. You can’t be a real Chicano and be into Japanese culture.

[@jacobperez8921]

I love my Japanese brothers. I’m Mexican of Japanese descent so I love that some Japanese people have embraced and love our culture. I love and admire their culture. 💪🏽🇲🇽🇯🇵

[@Jonakaiii]

lol bro you look Navajo lol you ain’t Japanese ya goof lol

[@beavis5517]

@@Jonakaiii he said japanese descent ya goof. you even know what that means? meaning his grandpa or someone along the line is Japanese.

[@Isinforblood]

LMFAOOO u ain’t Japanese stop the cap🤚💀💀

[@Jonahexx13]

@@Isinforblood LMAOOOOOOOO

[@SSCHI376]

@@Jonakaiii idk why but I laughed hard af at this 😂😂

[@SHO-CHA]

As a German interested in Japanese and Chicano culture this is a match made in heaven ✊😸

[@AnthonyTurcios]

As a chicano interested in German culture this warms mi corazon 🤙🏽 Ich denke das Deutsch ist toll! Sorry if I butchered that

[@Sosa081]

I like german beer, I heard germans installed some of the first distilleries in Mexico

[@SHO-CHA]

@@Sosa081 that's gotta be right. Beer is a way of life in Germany 😹😹

[@SHO-CHA]

@@AnthonyTurcios that is so awesome to hear 👍that was better than my Spanish 😸

[@k-la-k6828]

@@Sosa081 *Breweries. Distilleries have existen in México since waaay before europeans arrived.

[@mianti69]

I love watching your videos. They have a lot of everything, but what really sticks out like sore thumb, is the essence of the human heart and soul that you are able to bring it out regardless of whatever place you may find yourself shooting these life - documentaries. Great job. Very educational and it breaks through a lot of barriers and stereotypes. May good fortune and great adventures find you wherever you may go.

[@boxrepublic]

Thank you for the great videos Mister Santenello! I'm from Singapore, and these culture adventures are very inspiring!

[@sakuraa2008]

Brazilian-Japanese in the house shout out to all the Mexican-Japanese out there! 🇯🇵🇧🇷💛 🇲🇽 🇯🇵

[@SoulKingBK]

Iconic mix thanks for BJJ

[@prolificseeker4778]

Much Love from Califas🇲🇽🇺🇸🇯🇵

[@SANxJONERO]

I'd like to visit Japan. I think I would feel more comfortable around the Brazilians, since I can speak basic Portuguese.

[@birdstyle8007]

Eu sou um sapo

[@SANxJONERO]

@@birdstyle8007 what do you mean by that?

[@devillan1]

You're finding the real side of Los Angeles many people miss. Good job sir

[@tbhbananas9922]

Legit

[@illiumm1100]

Absolutely

[@josedorado6754]

That’s cool man! I grew up in East LA! I used to live in Bonnie beach and Gleason street back in the 80’s….it was rough growing up….🇲🇽🇯🇵

[@lenorefriedrich1634]

Hey Peter, I’m feeling the love in this documentary! All is good with a good feeling.

[@dante340]

He wasn't lying, many of the businesses in Little Tokyo are run by Koreans Lol. In general, that area is more or less, a tourist attraction in many regards... Most of LA's Japanese population are located in the South Bay area (Gardena, Torrance, etc). It's about 15 mi. south of Downtown.

[@naturalthing1]

Koreans pretend to be Japanese because no one likes Koreans or Korea. Koreans don't like Japanese but they love to appropriate Japanese culture and pretend to be Japanese because they have no culture or history. They love Japan when it's to their advantage. No one pretends to be Korean

[@sonyppl]

Yes! Also Costa Mesa area too 😋🙌🏼

[@anthonymontes7454]

Yup, similar to how the REAL Chinatown is in the SGV.

[@harrystallone5103]

😂haha, that is true. Every sushi restaurant has Koren chief with Mexican cooks in the back.

[@rand0m742]

West LA/ Sawtelle too!

[@CW0123]

I knew a kid who was half Mexican and half Japanese. He was learning both languages and mentioned casa means house in Spanish and mother in Japanese. I thought that was cool.

[@israelmean]

It doesn’t mean Mother, it means umbrella ☂

[@wokejoke2675]

Kasa = umbrella Both provide shelter

[@mikloridden8276]

Kasan is mother sounds familiar but I am like that kid!

[@MYZTICTRAVLER]

House in Japanese, in several forms....... うち (uchi) means “house.” うちに (uchini) means “to house,” as in destination. うちで (uchide) means “at house,” as in place of event.

[@Datt_nxnja]

He meant ‘okaasan’ lol - half mex/japanese here so nun yall @ mee lol

[@SaveLivesSpayandNeuter]

Loved watching this! Love the respect for Chicano culture!

[@tlatoanivalle3303]

The 🌎 loves us and it’s amazing to see so many different ethnicities want to be us..thank you 🌎 for loving who we are 🇲🇽🙏🏾 respect to the viets and 🇯🇵 for keeping our culture and loving us as we love you all 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@Primo206]

Hey Peter, keep these east La Chicano culture coming!🇺🇲🇲🇽🌮

[@omniton4106]

Agreed! I am loving this series!

[@garrysekelli6776]

Especially the kazoo band.

[@elguapo90]

he should do other cities like san diego chicano park

[@25elcamaleon]

100 agree! Love watching the videos of the deep roots of the motherland

[@Primo206]

@@elguapo90 for reals though

[@joseluisperezjr3285]

This is dope , I have seen a few documentaries on Chicano culture in Japan. As a Mexican that makes me proud and respect Japan to the max

[@Sarah-yd8th]

Japanese and Chicano as well as Mexicans' friendships are forever. We all met in the States. I live in CA for 11 years and used to live in the Boyle Heights neighborhood, too. They're a few of the best things that happened in America.

[@sanjon1948]

Peter, i watched this video a milion times and it awsome all the way and all the guys you meet are so cool^^ Hide is an awsome japanese chicano :D

[@klubhead7070]

This is cool to see. I lived in Mexico for a while with my mom and gf and we visited a good amount of towns in Guadalajara Jalisco and it was nice seeing a lot of Japanese Mexican born natives there and ppl from Japan.

[@Puuuurrrr]

The way Hide shows humility you can still see the Japanese side of him isn’t lost. Man Mira and the crew are so badass. It must’ve been so overwhelming for the average person moreso being Asian. We’re quite filial and reserved in some cases. To move all the way to another continent without knowing much but the love for a certain kind of music and culture man…mad respect!!

[@F2Fmma]

You know what I like about you Peter? You are around so many different cultures and no matter what you always stay yourself. You don’t try to be something you’re not to fit in. That’s a dope trait. Hope you and your lady are doing well with everything going on in the Ukraine. Best wishes.

[@evelina.gukasyan]

Well said brother!

[@henryanaya8459]

@@evelina.gukasyan you’re pretty

[@MrResta83]

Peter thank you for your videos, this is what the world needs to heal, people-loving, respecting, and sharing cultures. There is so much negativity being pushed, and few content creators like yourself showing the better side of humanity. The human spirit is tough, and we will live on. God bless you, brother, keep healing the world.

[@masterchief272]

I still find it crazy out of the many cultures in the world, the chicano is somehow so popular in different parts of the world. Like Euro and Japanese car culture is huge, but lowrider is just… unique.

[@uarb8478]

Nosotros hicimos más famosas esas naves

[@7601jrod]

Much love to the Japanese people ! They are some of the most humble people I’ve ever seen

[@ChrisCali831]

A lot of older "traditional" Japanese are quite racist against black and brown people tho

[@xiaotingwang5100]

@@ChrisCali831 like every country ever

[@999nevamind]

@@ChrisCali831 that’s quite a racist approach

[@cominus]

Conservative* Humble is to say "nice".

[@BlueTearDconnor]

@@ChrisCali831 japanese are extremely racist against other Asian countries.. just like Mexicans are racist to anybody from south our border ... Everyone is racist

[@mida8261]

I'm Mexican-American. I didn't even know Japan adopted a Chicano culture until I visited a store in Little Tokyo in LA last year. The store specified in just their love for the Chicano culture. It feels like an honor seeing them embrace the low rider culture. Edit: 10:30 was the store.

[@JirenVegeta]

That store sells some dope ass belts. I’ve had mine for 3 years and it’s going strong and the designs get me compliments

[@TahitianTreatSkeetJuiceJr]

need others outside of your culture to validate u. i see ya....

[@stacyjones6461]

@@TahitianTreatSkeetJuiceJroh my god - the ignorance is palpable

[@nasty_barber88]

@@TahitianTreatSkeetJuiceJr we don’t seek nor do we need anyone’s approval… troll . but it is nice to see that other cultures find ours interesting .

[@elchapojr6219]

Nothing better to see than a LowRider bumping the switching in Cali that’s California Love ❤️ my peeps

[@caveman_13]

Peter your vids’ are so humble and full of warmth, keep goin‘….big ups from Luxembourg!👊🏽🔥🤙🏽

[@judypratt2868]

Baby in the low rider, kids in the Bar, deep family culture. this was a super fun ride. Best wishes to your family in Ukraine.

[@southerncalifornia4771]

I love when people from other backgrounds adopt our culture. It's a big sign of admiration. I hate when people use culture vulture or appropriation. If the homie wants to adopt some of our culture I say let him. He's not disrespecting or just using it to make money or expose in anyway. My respects. My wifey is from sweden and I love traveling to go see her parents and trade cultures.

[@-igotwhateva9771]

exactly, i see it as a sign of appreciation

[@elrojo4379]

They why do you foos hate on Mr Capone for being a Pakistani?

[@killertofu]

Ppl who use the term cultural appropriation are actually some of the most face saving racists. The idea of cultural appropriating literally shows evidence you don’t like the other person bc of their race and you use the “appropriation” to justify your racism

[@MacMac1313]

@@elrojo4379 That's just to bust his balls. But ultimately, I see Capone being more down than other Chicanos. That's usually how it is. Those who embrace the culture feel the need to be recognized so they put in more work.

[@rauendoza3599]

​@@elrojo4379 Wait that brotha is Pakistani LOL. No way!!!!!

[@sh-df1bb]

It's like offroading on the pavement!😅❤ My modified offroad jeep can't even lean that far off camber! LOVE IT

[@RogueVideo]

10:43 Ayyye!!!! The shop owner is a super chill guy. When I used wait tables next door 10 years ago, we would hang out at his shop after work and chat sometimes.

[@popeye5274]

Two of my favorite cultures. 🇲🇽 🇯🇵

[@jr42a1]

Both Japanese and and Mexican /hispanic cultures are some of the finest cultures and based upon family and respect .What a crazy blend of the 2 but yet come out with the finest points

[@lykndeltoro2269]

Not all Hispanics are the same, this video is about Mexicans not Hispanics. Stop trying to make everything Mexican about Hispanics.

[@mycrazylife408]

@@lykndeltoro2269 A lot of latinos who aren’t mexican wanna claim the mexican culture lol

[@KrazyLury]

Peter, another great video. I appreciate the time, and effort, you take to document true depiction of this genuine Japanese brother, and his homes. I love your videos and the awareness you bring, they are educational. Love ni Raza, and my deepest respect to Japanese people. Yes, we are very similar values. Honor, and respect. 🙏❤️💯😎

[@roastnetwork886]

WOW!!! LOVED this One!!! almost felt some emotional stuff LOL for real. Was Like you could feel the vibe through my screen.

[@xcmalvarez4]

So you’re telling me there’s a chance I can fall in love with a Japanese chola! The best of both worlds!

[@prolificseeker4778]

I’m a young Chicano from Califas and I admire all the cultures around the world, One Love ese🌎❤️

[@lykndeltoro]

Besa wuevos

[@lykndeltoro2269]

You mean young afrolatino cuh inche preeto

[@Cloud75770]

My admiration to you getting a wife from Ukraine. I am first gen Bulgarian American and my woman is from Brooklynn NYC. We reside in Arizona, but we also travel to Bulgaria when we can. I am in Bulgaria now for the holidays, and my old country also sends munitions and other heavy artillery to Ukraine. We support Ukraine, as if it fails Moldova, Romania and Bulgaria are next on Vlad's map of conquest. I work with Latino cultura in Phoenix for almost 2 decades now, so it is nice to see this video.

[@eqniuox]

Dude I just came across your KZbin channel today! This is my 4th video I’m watching and feel awesome that I found you. I love the different people you meet throughout each video and this one just hit my soul.

[@MotherlyEssence]

I love how everyone has respect for other cultures. That's refreshing to see.

[@iiAzT3Cii]

I love seeing this. Ik there was a lot of chicano influenced Japanese in Japan, but i never knew there was some here in LA. I love the Japanese culture & it makes me happy/proud that a culture like that wants to be part of my own culture. Much love✌🏽

[@rim4038]

It's not as widespread in Japan as you think. Videos/documentaries can fluff up/exaggerate things like this pretty easily.

[@LANGI902]

Much love and respect to you, your channel and all the interesting people and places you encounter. Love this channel and all its content!

[@potiki19]

Loved watching this! I’m addicted to your videos. These people are beautiful ❤

[@rgdssd]

I have a co-worker who is Japanese/Mexican. She’s in her early 50s and lowrides with her husband and has a Chicano/Japanese accent! I also dated a Japanese-American in high school, both he and his sister only dated Mexicans. His sister married a cholo and kind of became chola. This is not rare in Southern California. Our cultures grew up near each other. ♥️

[@ElPelonDesdeChicago]

Mexican culture worldwide. Mexican culture has a lot of influence around the world. (Food, tradititions and people) If I was to be born again, I would be definitely be a Mexicano! Puro Michoacan!

[@maltipoo8833]

Puro Michoacán valiii 🇲🇽

[@bconni2]

you mean Chicano culture .? Mexican culture is different than this

[@jogger3592]

this isnt mexican, it's cholo exclusive to american speecs

[@CazadorJuan]

Están hablando de la cultura chicana y tenias que salir con tus corrientadas, de tu estado mierdero y cavernícola.

[@fernandogarcia763]

@@bconni2 .... Hey Homie what is chicano culture? ... the Chicano is not culture, it is a refuge from society, renegades of Mexican culture... the Chicano does not compare with the Mexican culture... the Anglos-Usa Also the Reneigans.. That is, as a Rola says neither from here nor from there

[@laurieg2436]

Awesome interview!!

[@markoantonijevic7376]

Kudos to this crew, I enjoyed watching this episode. Greetings from Serbia, EU

[@juanpatino4185]

Respect to the Japanese for respecting our Chicano Culture....

[@mrpuh777]

When I was young back in the Philippines, we were wannabe cholos and LA type gang. Defintely outgrew the lifestyle, but this is dope to see that interest in others subculture is legit and not just a fad. Also, the chill, fun & brotherhood is something I miss. As always, very interesting content!

[@alwayshavefaith8394]

It's firme to get get away without out putting Flores ,work on the streets.

[@ogs1mpson609]

I lived in the Philippines from 85-95, I remembered the cholo thing starting shortly after American Me and Blood In Blood Out came out.

[@pomponi0]

@@ogs1mpson609 Man, I'm from Mexico (never been to the US) and I *LOVE* Blood in Blood Out. Saw it back in like 2002 and to this day I still quote it with my friends 😂

[@asiancultureco]

ONE LOVE 🇯🇵🇲🇽🇺🇸

[@zahinarios3588]

SUCH A GREAT VIDEO MAN

[@gameboyinc4694]

I remember being stationed in Okinawa Japan and there being a large Japanese Chicano culture there. Viva Japan.

[@Taka-yn4tf]

I am Japanese, but I honestly did not expect to see a Japanese topic on your channel. There is a Manga about Chicano in Japan and I am interested to see what Chicano actually is. ヒデさん、ミラさん、ありがとうございました。 Hope your wife's family and all Ukrainians be safe.

[@charleyu5506]

what's the name of the manga?

[@rauendoza3599]

Name of the MANGA?

[@Taka-yn4tf]

@@rauendoza3599 ​ @Charley U JP　チカーノKEI～米国極悪刑務所を生き抜いた日本人 EN　Chicano KEI : The Japanese Who Survived the Worst Prisons in the U.S.

[@kksaffari]

Growing up in atlanta I see this in movies. It's really cool to see how each generation carries this on. I really want to try those tacos with the stew!

[@VerticalGastricSleeveSuccess]

Love you plugging local working hard ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@llllllllll1652]

Much love for this people from 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽

[@ericifune5543]

My paternal grandparents ran a farm in Compton before WWII. Yes, that Compton. My grandmother never learned English, just Japanese and Spanish. The original Japan town was in East LA.

[@ericifune5543]

My grandparents are still buried in East LA.

[@llllllllll1652]

The real LA is east LA

[@mikloridden8276]

Yupp many Chicanos In that time sympathized with the Japanese that were forced to relocate and were deported themselves. Truly a forgotten story in US history

[@kyleodonnell4326]

The food places you visit remind me of the authentic Mexican places we went throughout Chicago during our brief 18-month visit. No matter where we went in the city (many places could have made one of your videos), we could always count on an authentic Mexican restaurant to provide good food and a reprieve from the madness. Thanks for what you all do.

[@vilecorrupt]

You’re the man for these videos I’ll happily rewatch these for years to come thank u ☮️👽🌏

[@josemartians]

Yo as a Mexican growing up in the United States,loving Japanese Culture as a kid. It’s dope seeing this Video shout out to all my Japanese Brothers and sisters Viva La Raza Cabrones 🇲🇽🇯🇵

[@joanofarcxxi]

Cabrones, homeboy. :)

[@streetscienceofficial8675]

Muchas gracias Amigo.... Mexico gracias

[@alienandroid2012]

Born in Mexico and raised in USA, I’ve always loved Japan culture, hope to visit one day.

[@Mpro087]

This was awesome love all the merchandise