Japan’s Chicano Culture In LA 🇯🇵 🇲🇽

[@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?

[@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.

[@Trippy-tq9dv]

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

[@El_ogtDgto]

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 🤷‍♂️

[@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.

[@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 🇲🇽🇯🇵

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.♥️

[@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

[@EriMCardenasRC]

I wanted to see some Japan Chicanas😅

[@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

[@abrahamfabela8457]

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

[@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 ✊

[@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

[@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 😂

[@888-b8f]

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 😭

[@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?

[@Mexicana.Americana]

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

[@antoniomontesinos707]

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

[@josemartians]

💯💯💯

[@patricebrown3619]

​@@angelajayde3692 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 :)

[@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

[@lilrick98]

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

[@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

[@badassmillz_]

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

[@Izta369]

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

[@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!💯💯💯

[@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

[@GdamnLov3]

I love how they are so humble. Specially Hide

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!

[@fahredin1439]

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

[@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 😂😂

[@MotherlyEssence]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@ChristusRex081]

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

[@SHO-CHA]

@@ChristusRex081 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]

@@ChristusRex081 *Breweries. Distilleries have existen in México since waaay before europeans arrived.

[@firstnamelastname141]

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

[@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

[@xyvxyethe5584]

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

[@Primo206]

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

[@omniton4106]

Agreed! I am loving this series!

[@garrysekelli6776]

Especially the kazoo band.

[@WalksandSuch]

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]

@@WalksandSuch for reals though

[@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

[@TahitianTreatt]

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

[@stacyjones6461]

@@TahitianTreattoh my god - the ignorance is palpable

[@nasty_barber88]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@popeye5274]

Two of my favorite cultures. 🇲🇽 🇯🇵

[@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.

[@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!!!!!

[@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

[@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.

[@shosmyth1454]

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

[@EARTHLINGS1234]

I love seeing this kind of content. I think it’s so cool that a people from such a respectable culture like Japanese are embracing the good from Chicano culture. From a true Chicana I have so much respect for your guests.💯

[@larrysmith2123]

subculture

[@llllllllll1652]

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

[@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

[@beetraham]

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

[@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.

[@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. ♥️

[@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 😂

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@juanpatino4185]

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

[@kamoflawedhawg535]

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

[@SPG8989]

How? It is trash

[@BeastMode_YTS]

Myself being a Chicano and coming from the cholo culture and working and riding on low riders since a child, I have nothing but respect for these carnales. That’s right! Showing love from the Southside to our Japanese carnales from the Eastside! Puro Amor.

[@edwardcm9175]

I love this man he’s a good person and a real one 😎 love from mexico 🇲🇽

[@alienandroid2012]

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

[@elchapojr6219]

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

[@rudyochoa2202]

I must admit I am very flattered and taken back. Having admiration from a culture that thrives on respect and tradition such as the Japanese, I am without a doubt going to show this little doc to my children.

[@bhoywunda7]

I love seeing this sort of interaction between cultures. It's fascinating. East Los Angeles seems to have such a rich cultural tapestry.

[@djreignsupremeoxnardca7762]

I’m loving your LA tour and thanks for showing positive light

[@SaveLivesSpayandNeuter]

Loved watching this! Love the respect for Chicano culture!

[@KoryRedd]

I was stationed in Japan for 4 years. They are absolutely right about Japanese people keeping feelings inside and judging. They never judged us Americans because we aren’t from there, but they admire us and love our culture. I love Japan, I would live there again no hesitation.

[@jonbertocchi173]

nice , ill be there for 6 months

[@cre8iveone699]

@@jonbertocchi173 lucky.

[@ww3032]

They judge foreigners alright. They just don’t let you know about it. And certainly not as harshly as their fellow Japanese.

[@JT-nu1oi]

I was there stationed camp Fuji had Japanese girlfriend oldtimer in subway was talking smack to us,we just ignored him ,great country super clean that was the only negative person I came across ,but people are super friendly I hope to go again

[@kookielicious480]

@@JT-nu1oi Itsu demo koko ni kangei shimasu(you're welcome here anytime)🇯🇵

[@georgeangel4906]

Man I love my Chicano heritage!!!But For people from Japan to love it really means something!!!Mad respect to Pedro for uprooting from Japan an moving to L.A!

[@gameboyinc4694]

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

[@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 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@jayharper1894]

Honestly one of the best clips I’ve seen.. I could watch this vibe all day, respect 🇬🇧

[@xcmalvarez4]

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

[@lolijkucarlos]

Honestly love and respect these people so much! They are such good people and wish more people were like them.

[@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!

[@princegroove]

I’ve tons of respect and admiration for Japanese culture, glad it’s mutual. 🇺🇸🇯🇵🇲🇽 💪🏻👊🏻

[@ssmythe61]

I moved my family to the East coast…and watching this definitely brings me home! I am African American and grew up in the Chicano culture. I saw both sides…the love and the hate. But nonetheless, it will always be apart of me. Much Love!❤️

[@mikejones24]

So you were born in Africa

[@falischika6221]

@@mikejones24 He’s African American just like how you’re European American!! Only real Americans are the NATIVES!

[@mikejones24]

@@falischika6221 im not white or like they they say Caucasian but yes your100% righy

[@unforgiven219]

Appreciate you hermano!

[@DfromBoston]

What part of Africa are you from bro?

[@LPelon773]

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

[@diane9247]

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

[@beachcitygolf7558]

I love both cultures 🙏🏻👊🏻🇯🇵 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 much love and respect.

[@BFRIZZLE909]

I'm a white girl and I grew up with nothing but chicanos. They always made me feel more like family then a friend. I learned a lot more than I was taught at home while hanging with the " homies" and their families.

[@pokemonpokemon7843]

I had a homegirl that was white n now that she's older she told me the same thing u just said she learned more with us (homies) about life n our culture

[@locorangel9847]

Hey Guera Do You Have a Facebook Can I Buy you sum tacos whats your cash app

[@buba03]

@@locorangel9847 😎

[@user-pq6mr6op3p]

"Hanging with the Homies" huh? More like taking loads of come.

[@honeymoon4130]

@@user-pq6mr6op3p “homies” doesn’t just mean men smh

[@MCR1565]

I’m only 3:30 in but this is exactly how the world turns. Get out and travel if you can. I love it! Thanks for taking the time!🙏💖🙏

[@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.

[@ORANGE..COUNTY]

Shout out my Japanese brothers and sisters!!! much love and respect ✊ viva la raza🇲🇽🇯🇵

[@IntuitiveSugarSkull]

Thank you for representing my Mexican Culture & my neighborhood! I'm not from the streets but I'm 💯 Chicana! And I'm always proud others see the many beauties we have! ❤🇺🇲🇲🇽🇯🇵❤

[@krazEEkunai]

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

[@azborderlands]

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

[@mikemarcyes6265]

Peter,you deserve an award of all awards! I need to show my students your videos.

[@sgtbeef]

I have a Japanese colleague who loves Mexican culture, music, food, language. It's interesting how much we have in common values. He's a real intelligent chemist but he keeps it real. I love the Japanese people, they're very kind hearted and sincere. Shout out to the Japanese homies, keep it real vatos. Much love.

[@miketownsounds9543]

The love for different cultures makes the world smaller! I love this!

[@projectc.j.j3310]

lol why I say intelligent like it’s a contrast to keeping real

[@luisforeal8676]

He's a street chemist...

[@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

[@boxrepublic]

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

[@RoninGray]

Another great video for Chicano Culture thanks guys 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 🇯🇵 🥇

[@Robertmacmedia]

Much Respect to Japan 🇯🇵 people, my close friend from Japan most trusted people 🤝

[@lliselsolis4456]

Peter I am so glad you posted this week. Your videos are about understanding and tolerance. I always come away from your posts feeling hopeful, we are all more alike than we think. Your content is very fitting and necessary particularly now. Peace ☮️

[@jorgemendez9626]

Love watching this videos and I can relate from a Mexican father from Zacatecas and a Portuguese mother from the island of Madeira and me being born on southside of Chicago I’m proud of my Mexican Portuguese culture love to all my Chicano’s from cali and all my Japanese brothers that embrace are culture,,🇲🇽🇵🇹🇯🇵

[@Machihekamake]

Japanese lived in Boyle Heights and still have a few Buddhist temples there. There is/was some cultural exchange. As a Chicano, I’ll say my kids are so into their pop culture too. Funny I just saw a video of a Japanese who plays Mexican music on accordion and seen others play other traditional folk music like jarochos/mariachi. Internet has changed the world. Hido looks like my primo lol. I hope love connects the world as we witnessed here. Peter you need a video of paisa immigrant Mexicans having a quincenera or at home eating family dinner after hard day work and show the world their struggle; we ain’t all cholo culture and varies so much from workaholics, cowboys, boxers/athletes, narcos, bikers, skaters, musicians, artists , party goers etc.Thanks for your spotlights

[@illiumm1100]

Where ??? I live in Boyle Lincoln Heights and where is that stuff??

[@ericespinoza373]

@@illiumm1100 on 1st Street directly across from the Food 4 Less there’s a Japanese church. And there was another one about two blocks down on 1st and Evergreen. There was another Japanese church on 2nd St but it’s now a Hispanic Protestant Church. The temple was moved to Little Tokyo if I remember correctly after the ‘87 earthquake. The Jewish Temple on Breed St also was damaged in the ‘87 Earthquake but it’s still there and the city has it registered as a historical place. There was a lot of Japanese families in East Los Angeles as well in the Maravilla section from the time after WW2 and into the mid 70s. Like most Japanese they assimilated into Anglo culture and scattered throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

[@illiumm1100]

@@ericespinoza373 like most Immigrants also my ancestors were assimilated into the prevailing dominant cultures which wasn’t Anglo. They were Croatian, Serbian and Russian. Why doesn’t anyone even ever talk or acknowledge this in LA or East LA...(Well I have my own version of that answer but… )

[@ericespinoza373]

@@illiumm1100 I’m not sure who you are talking to but I’m aware of those cultures in East LA. Heck every time I’d go visit my grandparents at the Calvary Cemetary I’d pass by the Serbian Cemetary. I can say there’s probably two issues. A lot of folks like my dads age are either getting very “old” or already deceased. My father died last year and he taught me all these things. Also, Boyle Heights and East LA has changed a lot. The Chicanos of the 60s, 70s etc ended moving out to places like Montebello, Pico Rivera Hacienda Heights etc. If you speak to the residents there today they are first generation and I would take a guess that they don’t know much about the history of East LA. I don’t want to bring up gangs but the neighborhoods had Mexican Croatians Serbs and if you’d go into like the Lincoln Heights area there was a lot of Irish “homeboys”.

[@illiumm1100]

@@ericespinoza373 “WAS” yes Well written piece... very cool

[@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

[@mluiso23]

Great video. Hide is a true Japcano Homegirl too. Much respect. Went to college with a girl who was Japcano culture and she schooled me on the huge love for lowriders in Japan. Keep it up. 💯

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