Japanese Men on 'Yellow Fever' and Asian Girls/Western Guys

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

I think it's totally fine if you are physically attracted to certain ethnicities. That's not something you can control anyway. It's when you start attributing certain qualities to particular ethnicities it is problematic: just because you belong to XX ethnicity, you must be this way. It's annoying when people say, 'Oh, I thought you would be XXX because you are from XXX.'

[@AnbusKi]

Fact

[@dexterwilliams4289]

+MeebleMeeble I'm not sure why Asians need to be so strongly represented in western media considering they have mother nations that control their own media. American Blacks don't have a home country that have their best interest in mind. They're working on it though. I mean, why should a Japanese American complain about representation when the home country he came from cranks out movies without permission from hollywood. It's not *that* bad for them.

[@dexterwilliams4289]

+MeebleMeeble lol no. Just having trouble understanding why it's a priority when your mother country (the country your mother came from) has a strong economy that you can take advantage of. Pan wei bo did this. He grew up in the U.S. went back to Taiwan and blew up. My parents, grandparents, great grandparents are from america. Your entire continent argument is not logical. I'm talking ab out specific countries.

[@songoku4742]

+MeebleMeeble I don't think you understood what he was saying. Asians have they own country that represents them well enough already in the movie industry already... whats racist about that?

[@Slashplite]

Agree

[@LettersfromJapan]

These guys seemed very positive and open-minded - very likable!

[@347tester]

yes don't give a fuck lol have are women idc

[@Riyoshi000]

The guy on 3:20 was the best! I make his words mine!

[@Afrolizer]

+山本美巌 Same. Everyone in this video was surprisingly interesting to listen to and actually understood this matter a lot better some other people Yuta interviews on other matters.

[@luvienus]

I'm an Asian man NO Western man please

[@TheShows247]

+kicking the smith ?

[@thetrashman3129]

I feel bad for Japanese men who seem to have an inferiority complex about western men. It's purely stereotypical.

[@lingli15008899190]

+Stewart MacKinnon actually, i think.,,,the truth is almost like''asian men seem to have an inferiorty complex about western men''

[@lingli15008899190]

***** asian problem....

[@dexterwilliams4289]

+Wu Gang In many cases, it's a superiority complex. Not sure which one is worse.

[@Jadae]

+Stewart MacKinnon probably a media perception. Mostly movies and TV, I am guessing. American guys, and I am one, are like roulette. Also, area of America is a huge factor. America is absolutely huge.

[@reddeimon475]

+Stewart MacKinnon dick size matters

[@plursocks]

I`m a white woman living in Japan and dating a Japanese man. Both of us have never dated someone from each other`s races before and while we have the occasional culture shock moments (I buy groceries once a week, he gives the silent treatment when he`s annoyed), things are going really well. Our families were a bit awkward at times when they met us, but fortunately we were both warmly welcomed too! However, both of us have dealt with weird, culturally insensitive comments from people before. People have asked me about his parts (which is NOT okay) and people have implied he is dating me to improve his English. We`ve stayed strong through it though!

[@raficanonigo3796]

Good for the both of you :D never let those what people think of you go between your relationship. Just be happy with each other! ^-^

[@jozigirl7114]

Though I'm not dating/married to a Japanese guy - my other half is western and I am not. His friends told him that I am only going out with him to get a visa. Surprise, surprise - we don't live in his country anymore and after 15yrs I still don't have a visa 😂😂😂

[@saikatbanik9359]

Let me guess, those people who asked about private parts are Men. Right?

[@bryankrauss6393]

I really don't think Americans think badly of Japanese people for the majority at least and maybe location. Does anyone have an opinion of this? Also can you give me insight as to how it's viewed in Japan also.

[@eredengrin]

The man with the black hat had a very cool style!

[@lordangral666]

Right! I was impressed by what he had to say too

[@kakibackup2koujo612]

Really cool clothes he had do someone know what it was?

[@2Grills1Kappa]

Hahaha! I misread "black haT" as "black haIR" and was like "uhm...who exactly are you talking about? They all have black hair!" :D

[@stilawebb8635]

If you mean the guy with the black hat and the black jacket with the asymmetric zipper, then I agree. I was totally crushing on him the whole video. So cute! I would have fallen all over myself to date him when I was younger. (I'm married now)

[@lordangral666]

+Stila Webb we're talking about the classic man with the black hat and the gray jacket

[@relyat89]

That one guy with the hat who brought up racial discrimination was very awesome. Really intelligent and open-minded.

[@xein89]

Ikr, glad I wasn't the only one with a sudden crush on him xD

[@relyat89]

xein89 Not going to lie, he is super cute. :P

[@mirschultz9761]

He's really good looking, too, and I liked his style. I doubt he has trouble finding a date of any race. :D

[@magdalenaos8215]

I like his friend more

[@ipods87]

Except that isn’t open minded in fact it’s the opposite, personal preference has nothing to do with racial discrimination.

[@samhenri7350]

@4:50 I love that he says Japanese men are uncool while next to him his friend is rocking that cool hat and outfit with so much style and swag.

[@KuroiHato69]

I am a Black woman and I have always found Asian men attractive but race never mattered when I was dating. If I liked you I liked you. Unfortunately, I never dated any Asian men.... But it is nice to know that Asian men are discovering that non-Asian women are into them too! :)

[@speedforce131]

+KuroiHato69 We Asian men know that non-Asian women like us but it's a matter of finding women like you. It's like going through a needle in a haystack.

[@ttjohns4821]

I find all men attractive. Women too of course. But since I like men, yeah, Asian guys are attractive. I just like people. Everyone is amazing and sexy to me.

[@RedHairdo]

Took me 20 years of my life to FINALLY find someone like that. And I think I was lucky at that, too! Some people take 50, and others live their entire lives without ever finding someone like so! lol Looks/Ethnicities don't matter, of course.

[@PossibleBat]

sadly, most of them refer to white women when they talk about western women.

[@seekeroftruth45]

+Asriel Dreemurr isn't it obvious? Asians love white people?

[@_laurenolo_]

My friends constantly say I have "Yellow Fever" and it's very frustrating because I don't categorize people based on race but many of the guys I have been interested in happen to be Asian. I think it's because in general i find Asian guys very attractive and also I learn many Asian languages and are invested in the culture, but I certainly would date anyone of any race if our personalities were compatible, Asian guys are just the most attractive to me is all.

[@EileMonty]

Great video Yuta =)

[@scoshi6592]

Mainly, K-pop and J-pop fans have yellow fever, especially girls 😂

[@jolokiachili6589]

usually white males.

[@MrPherae]

I like both and I get accused of this a lot. I don't exclusively date Asians, but anytime I talk about a man who is attractive and happens to be Asian I get often teased for it.

[@scoshi6592]

***** I don't find any race generally attractive. I'm attracted to a lot of people and they are from different races

[@kitty21elly]

it's difficult bc if you are into kpop etc. you are often accused of having yellow fever for finding an asian celebrity attractive, but realistically, these people are celebrities and tend to be more of a 'fantasy', whereas in real life your taste in people could be rather different! i love kpop and i, admittedly, swoon over kpop idols but that doesn't mean i'm attracted to every asian guy i see 😅 it's a tricky area to discuss

[@kitty21elly]

+catty cat well said

[@brittatochip]

I don't just date asians but I prefer asian men. they are very different from western guys and I actually appreciate that. I would choose a shy asian man rather than an obnoxious western guy any day.

[@vlo4829]

But would you also choose a shy white guy? A shy black guy? Or would you choose a loud, outgoing (or whatever "obnoxious" means) Asian guy? Appreciating a set of cultural values is different than dating by race, even if the outward appearance looks the same...

[@brittatochip]

+V Love-Williams I will like whoever I like. I dont care about race or ethnicity. I was just giving an example. I have a preference to the normal shy asian. because I am attracted to how asians look but I have no problem dating anyone I find attractive and has a good personality I can be compatible with.

[@Figgy5119]

I wonder why Japanese guys keep saying things like "non Japanese girls aren't interested in us". where are they getting that impression? have they ever tried to ask out a non Japanese girl?

[@elusnuga]

They feel inferior to western men so they believe that western girls are not interested in them.

[@LB-uf4ic]

+Figgy5119 Well, they're Japanese guys living in Japan, so they probably haven't had much experience at all with other women. Also, the guys interviewed seemed to have a huge inferiority complex, and it was so damn sad to see one of the pairs say that the Japanese appearance isn't as good as the western one.

[@ceri8244]

+Figgy5119 they think western girls are more into the outspoken kind of guy than in the east, where they are more shy and reserved. Besides, Hollywood contributes to this stereotype, so its hard to think the other way unless they regularly meet non japanese girls.

[@buba2417]

No i think most of them are just to shy to ask

[@LittleRubberSquare]

+Figgy5119 They have made a lot or surveys where asian men scored the lowest in almost all the worlds biggest dating sites. I believe its due to height, noting more. Since most women want a man who's taller than they are - and vice versa. Not because they aren't as attractive.

[@SanaSamaha]

I don't know if I've mentioned this before, but I really like your interview style. You don't interrupt a person when they are talking, you let them explain their thoughts, ask follow up questions and clarify the original question when they don't get it. It's nice.

[@circadianarchist]

I found it funny that you covered that man's face with a *yellow* emoticon ;)

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

+Circadianarchist totally unintentional lol

[@monsterpda]

+Circadianarchist Did you notice that basically all emoticons are yellow? =D Funny point though

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

+Peter Spalthoff Interesting point. Asian people probably use emoticons more than other people. And the word 'emoji' is obviously Japanese.

[@rasunfrmqns653]

lmaoo now thats wrong

[@mirtikaschultz3282]

It just made me want to see what was underneath all the more. haha

[@SeageSpeaks]

Really liked this episode. Very balanced and thought out answers. Less giggling and lying to be polite, and people actually giving honest opinions.

[@MxMoondoggie]

I think some of the things they said about Japanese guys compared to Western guys are odd maybe they think Western guys are cooler but I think a lot of Japanese guys dress really fashionable and look cool. Maybe the problem is Japanese culture is not used to being assertive compared to how Western culture is. Guys getting with a girl just seems to be a long process in Japan while a foreigner might push for a girl and pursue her and some Japanese female friends I have say it's appealing because it's romantic for them to put a lot of effort into trying to go out with them. Western guys will say what they think,ply them with flowers and gifts and really go after them. Japanese guys are often very shy so maybe it's an appeal with Western guys.

[@AngelaEAwesome]

+MxMoondoggie if the guy (any type) is assertive it is usually a bad sign. I mean he doesn't really view the woman as a human and doesn't care to feel nervous or shy.

[@MxMoondoggie]

+Astro Cyte Or it just means he isn't afraid of her saying "no". Fear of rejection is the largest cause for guys to feel nervous or shy. Being willing to make an effort for what you want instead of constantly beating around the bush does not make you a bad person.

[@dbp-wv1hs]

+MxMoondoggie Some of Yuta videos help demonstrate this - see his Why Japanese Don't Date video for instance, where some of the women interviewed complain of not being sought by Japanese men. Some of the men in the video answered that they don't try through shyness.

[@Nstev84761]

Yeah I agree. I think the more dominating opinion is that muscular guys who kinda take charge is the popular male type (at least here in the west) and that because Asian men are not always like this then they are less popular with women. But I (as a non Asian person) don't see it that way. It's just hard to grasp when you're either not Asian in an Asian country or not a Asian male vying for a females attention or not make just in general

[@Pschokid]

I liked the opinions of the guy in white shirt. Him talking about how we should not see people for their race but as the person they are. Plus he also talks in a way that indicate that he respects women, what they are comfortable with

[@YY-pr5sz]

Fascinating. I thought the man in the white shirt was especially insightful Thanks for uploading!

[@ThaMobstarr]

3:17 give this man a medal. I was literally applauding him for that drop of good wisdom. Just appreciate and find interest in a person for who he/she is, not nationality, ethnicity, or whatever.

[@cherrybanilla]

Hahahaha. I found it funny when some Japanese think such question should be kept to themselves. Honestly, they are honest in answering this. "Like someone based on personality, not race" is the best answer by far. Guy in white shirt describes everything about Japanese.

[@Kevhoe]

These were great questions you presented, Yuta. I had a feeling most of the guys were being a bit polite with their answers in the beginning, which turned out to be true once you dug deeper into the subject.

[@Fuji9001]

The western context of "yellow fever" usually means western guys obsessed with asian girls. I am probably not the only one that is dissapointed that Yuta did not direct the question to Japanese girls and get their take on it.

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

+Mike Hook I asked girls too, but the guys answers were more thoughtful and interesting.

[@CentralMana]

+That Japanese Man Yuta I would like to hear what the girls had to say as well.

[@irule10338]

It doesn't usually mean western guys obsessed with Asian girls. In western society it's taken from both angles male and female equally. Not sure why you'd say western guys over girls.

[@darkomartinovic6475]

@irule10338 because its almost always guys

[@fictionmyth]

You ALWAYS have a way of interviewing people that makes the heart of the question more obvious. Then get insightful answers, and really do run across some thoughtful people. These are fantastic Sir. I can't ever run across these videos and just watch one interview.

[@aelinluna3434]

Yuta, I feel like I'm in a weird situation. I'm half Japanese (my mother is full), but I don't really look like it much (aside from dark hair/eyes). It's not so much that I think all Japanese people are a certain way, but that (especially since I grew up being taught like this) I tend to prefer Japanese men because in general they have been brought up with Japanese societal morals/values and this goes well with mine. Our values mesh well and are similar (in many cases, from my own experiences). I am also uncomfortable with the aggressiveness many (not all!) western men tend to show. Does that make sense?

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

+Athena Seru Yeah, that sounds pretty normal to me. I think most people prefer someone from their own culture.

[@aelinluna3434]

That Japanese Man Yuta That's very true. I just get confused, because aside from morals/values and Shinto, I'm very "western". I look very "white", my first language was English, I grew up in Canada, have my father's last name, etc. Is that still okay do you think? (^_^)a

[@coffeecoffee6352]

it's still okay, i don't know why you're asking, there is nothing wrong or not okay with it as everyone has their own preferences whether it's their culture or not c: if you feel you can relate well too there is nothing wrong with it. I mean for me though, i'm extremely open-minded and to be honest i'd have to say that something from each culture appeals to me in some way, but as of my own culture (Australian, i mean VERY Australian) nothing special appeals to me besides the fact we are open-minded and incredibly friendly, even the worst of us (No joke, i've made so many bad assumptions of people i've met but obviously i stayed around to see what they were like, but that might just be my own open-mindness if thats even a word) even the 'agressive' ones

[@YoushouNoKioku]

+Athena Seru I am in a similar situation! I am a 1/4th Japanese. I was raised in the US, but I follow my heritage in a lot values. I grew up with people from other backgrounds making fun of me for being asian. So, I didn't like them as much. Now that I am grown up though, I see that it's more about personalities of the individual. Though, I do find asian features more attractive. That doesn't stop me from dating any race though. I am currently in a 3 year long relationship with probably the whitest guy ever lol but he is sweet and treats me well. I hope that anyone can just find someone nice regardless of race! :)

[@aelinluna3434]

***** Aww exactly! I love the way you think! ^_^ Pretty much the same for me. I find a lot about Japanese people in general appealing, but it's the individual that I really look at in the end~

[@bluasterisk]

This has been a known thing in America for a long time, but most Asian women are pretty against it. I'm not all that surprised that Japanese people don't really understand it because they are the majority in their country.This term has quite a stigma to it. They don't see this happen as often as western countries like America. I do like the fact that they are open minded about many of these questions, but they're probably just unaware of how these topics are perceived in other countries.

[@dabinich1164]

Many kpop fans i know want to go to korean or japan just because they think all asian boys looks like kpop stars. So i think the yellow fever is more common in the kpop scene than some where else

[@matchagyu]

I love your videos as always. You find the right questions to ask.👍

[@silverstorm1000]

I find this really interesting. I think the problems with a lot of the "this race of people are so attractive because X" is that it is often based on misconceptions or unfamiliarity. Since maybe because there aren't many white men or western men in general in Japan, maybe Japanese women think lots are like Chris Hemsworth or Brad Pitt, but in reality a lot of them are just average looking guys. I am from Australia and I have heard people say that Australian women are all attractive, but I know they don't mean me because they think of tanned, blonde surfer women and I am pale and brunette. So I think maybe Japanese girls go "oh western men seem pretty cool" from the media of western men, but if they meet some ordinary western men they might not automatically find them attractive. Maybe even be disappointed. That said I have met white men who have strange ideas about what Asian women act like and are like in general and I have met Asian women who have a fantasy idea of what white men are like. I think in reality humans aren't much different as far as attractiveness since being attractive is more rare than common anywhere you are.

[@Shadowbunnyjedi]

I find your videos extremely interesting. There is something so genuine in the reactions and replies you get in your interviews. I always find myself laughing along with the interviewee, and it really helps brighten my day. Thank you for producing such wonderful content!

[@37metalgearsolid]

I thought that yellow fever is also an acute viral infection caused by mosquitoes?

[@MrLylehammer]

+Aeonesis That's the literal yellow fever.

[@atomsk1972]

that's the joke

[@WafaDahbali]

This one you really hit on the nose. You really extracted real opinions on this one. Other topics just had people spitting out platitude statements. Bravo! Finally..

[@user-pu6su7vp5j]

日本人女性の自分からしたら なんだかんだ日本人男性が1番合う。

[@kdot-is9yb]

I love watching these interviews because a lot of the people seem to be well informed and give really good opinions

[@tohopes]

What a bunch of cool dudes. That one guy with the bald head and yellowish skin has a really great smile.

[@TheDanster4]

The more you were talking and asking questions the more thoughtful and insightful their answers were! I really liked what some of them had to say

[@critz6719]

Ever thought of having a permanent cast to react to things? cuz I notice japanese people your asking in the street are always there with a very positive, easy going attitude & you often cover negative topics so they don't really think deeply about it, they don't really see the issue until you keep asking more question & telling more info about it. Or are japanese people just laidback about these kind of issues & just typical Americans being really opinionated. I like seeing 1st impressions/1st thoughts of the avrg japanese person but I'm also curious about there thoughts when given more time and preparation of the topic.

[@alexandersafstrom1074]

+1

[@DexiPawnz]

+Claire Riri They say they concern themselves with small issues and that's a defect. But they definitely don't concern themselves with the same type of small issues western people do. Yes, you are right, it's just typical western habit of having very strong opinions and putting the negatives in front. If the level of sexlessness Japanese men face would be a thing in America, you'd see suicides epidemics, sky rocketing rape occurrences etc, these guys just have weird porn and carry on.

[@KaotikBOOO]

+Claire Riri To be honnest even as a french I didn't understand the issue at first. But the other way arround is also true. Using the word "race" in France is really a big deal, at best there will be an awkward silence (given you're not attending at a rascist underground meeting of course) but on an American point of view it could look like a disproportionate reaction. I guess it's just a question of education, our sensibilities are not in the same spot and given that the difference between japanese culture and american is way bigger than the one between american and french, these sensibilities are probably even more different. Of course it's only my opinion, I don't claim to have the truth.

[@OceanTree]

If you are asked about an issue you're not familiar with, I think it's normal for people, especially young ones to have a vague response to it. Japanese are raised in homogeneous environment so they don't really see what's the big deal about things like "Yellow Fever."

[@LB-uf4ic]

+BurmaChi I noticed that, too. I'm white, but a lot of my friends are Asian and have definitely had to deal with guys with yellow fever. It's really disgusting to know that you or the people you care about are being reduced to one characteristic, then being fetishised and expected to have a certain personality just because of the way they look. The guys in this video didn't seem to understand that at all, which is fair enough given the circumstances, but I doubt their answers would have been the same if they really understood the concept.

[@mygaffer]

I really like the guy in the white shirt who shares the screen with the person that has the smiley face over his own face. That man is very honest and open about his thoughts and feelings on these subjects.

[@xcvxcvcxvxvcq]

2:10 the left guys reaction to his buddy’s answer was priceless

[@カロ-e6o]

Love this. Nothing to add, except that I love you always asking the "deeper" questions of people.

[@yasashii89]

To quote two very philosophical twins who shall remain nameless... "Do whatevah the... FFFFFFF... FUCK!.. you wanna do!!!"

[@SuperKokuJin916]

😎Yeeeeeeeeeeaaaaah!😎

[@Jordan-xg4pn]

Sounds like the hodgetwins

[@yasashii89]

***** All kinds.....

[@1yanyiel]

Lord Keith and Lord Kevin

[@LEGEND-st3lt]

may the power of the GAINZZZ guide you

[@coratoraYT]

I've lived in Japan for a year and I still found this video intensely interesting. Thank you for doing all these interviews!

[@AAJillSandwich]

I've found East Asian women to be very physically attractive more so than others races or ethnicities. I don't think it's bad at all if you want to date an Asian person an African or European ect simply because there attractive. But ultimately you should be looking for a person with a personality for lack of a better word. regardless of race I'd say that comes first. But no harm in dating a specific ethnicity to find that 1 person.

[@AAJillSandwich]

*physically attractive*

[@zaxx29]

+Fubbert Bombadil Maybe I'm in the minority but I think if you don't think someone is attractive because of their race (or something they cannot change like height or skin color), then something is wrong.

[@lindholmaren]

+zaxx29 If we're talking physical attraction (which we are), how is that wrong? Maybe I find something particularly ~hot~, like height difference, glasses, hair or eye colour, body, face, etc. Ultimately if you aren't attracted to their personality then fuck it, but at first glance you, and everyone (I mean literally everyone) make decisions based on looks even if you don't want to.

[@AAJillSandwich]

zaxx29 If you don't think someone is attractive because of physical characteristics that's wrong? Is that what you meant or something else?

[@zaxx29]

lindholmaren I agree that we all judge based on looks whether we like to or not, but the point I'm trying to make is that if it's something like height that's stopping someone from dating you or me or whoever, then it's wrong. It shouldn't be the only reason to date someone.

[@UshioKiss]

The guys with hats were very cute! The guy without a hat at the beginning, too. I also liked their perspectives and how they kept thinking about it more as the conversation went on.

[@naoleo]

Wow, I'm really suprised. I'm japanese girl living in Europe and I can feel yellow fever like every day and I hate it! But yeah. There are people, who are openminded and doesn't care, if you are japanese or not. They like you because of you and that all matters!

[@Khmerwarrior200]

Yeah European white men really like Japanese women.

[@jpopjrocktrash4986]

0:09 i would definately date him

[@matchagyu]

He's cute

[@motionista]

agree lol

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

+Jpop/Jrock Trash Glad I could identify some guys who were cute from a female perspective :D

[@jpopjrocktrash4986]

That Japanese Man Yuta yes more cute guys please. i heard that shibuya and harajuku has cute guys. ikemen needed haha

[@lisad5257]

me too

[@AvidEric]

One of the most interesting videos yet! Good differentiated answers by those guys as well and I like that they actually had to say something rather than just agreeing or disagreeing with something (as most of the girls in your videos usually tend to do).

[@coolunknown2]

Hmmm... Very interesting video. I enjoyed it! You should definitely do one with Japanese women as well. I would suggest you try a more direct way of asking maybe? Like, "one of the reasons why many guys would be interested in dating a Japanese women is because they believe they are submissive..." etccc Just an example. I don't know- just ask how you feel is best.

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

+coolunknown2 I actually asked that question to girls. I'll upload the video soon.

[@tinnitusthenight5545]

+That Japanese Man Yuta Thanks looking forward to that one. It seems across the board that people who haven't experienced being fetishized think it sounds good until it happens to them. Then they realize that the fetishizer doesn't care about them as a person only as an object.

[@linyenchin6773]

+That Japanese Man Yuta, I probably got this wrong but: That wording they use for "race"(jin) and the notion of "racism"(Jin-shu), they do not feel as derogatory, hateful and dirty as they do in English, I like that. It just seems like they are saying "people" and "types of people" where we (retarded English users) go with the poorly coined terms: "race" and "races". I make this point all the time because we are "the human race" not the "human races", it is only that race that we are all a part of. No mater what variation OR supposed "race" you are taught to identify with, outside of just being the human race.

[@coolunknown2]

+endof endof I watched a documentary that showed these statistics. Countless people I know who have yellow fever have that opinion as well. Besides, it is just something to give them food for thought.

[@linyenchin6773]

The only real point of attraction they have is, they can repair my Gundam...if I ever get one...

[@adammike6040]

4:33 I feel that way also. If the girl isnt into you right off the bat(due to looks) then they will think youre being a creep if you try to get them to hang out or like you even if youre in the same group of friends.

[@WoolTecMc]

that guy at 1:20 has no clue :D There is a lot of western women who has yellow fever. Although it's mostly the girls who are into K pop and/or J pop.

[@toonpik7]

+Tim Tebow i wouldn't say you grow out of it. your tastes may change, but growing out of it implies that it is a natural response to maturing. I know plenty of people who liked Asians because of kpop and they may not like kpop as much today, but they still like Asians because they were attracted to them in the first place

[@lavinder11]

The questions you asked were great because it really made them think. All of these guys were cute btw, especially the doughy one with the hat.

[@jaakkohintsala2597]

nice people you interviewed

[@orekachan16]

When I first started dating my boyfriend, I never considered his race as a deciding factor in deciding to date him, and vice versa. He was funny and laid back and shy (perhaps a product of his cultural upbringing but I like shy guys). I found a lot of guys in my home country and other 'westernised' countries as a little too aggressive in their approach for my liking, so i don't think Japanese guys should feel they are not as 'cool' as Western guys. I think there are plenty of people who will like you as you are! Don't change a thing guys! ^_^

[@trant2b]

The thing that bothers me about "yellow fever", is that it's always white guys liking Asian girls and Asian girls liking white guys. Well, what about us Asian guys? We get tossed aside by Asian girls. We become a side dish to main course. (Food analogy. Haha.) Yes, I know that there are other races of girls that like Asian guys, but, they're few and far in between.

[@sselemaNrM]

+Temp Become a K or Jpop band. ._.

[@gyruless]

+Temp yellow fever is valid for both sides.

[@lloydyjonesy]

asian girls dont toss you aside; youre easily the main choice for most

[@jleau89]

except the many that say "oh I don't date Asian guys"

[@lloydyjonesy]

***** of which there are few

[@EskiltheWanderer]

I really appreciate what you do on this channel, Yuta.

[@Sora2314]

I've noticed a trend in these videos where Japanese people are mostly open-minded towards western concepts regarding Japan. It's surprising to me.

[@greedymilk7708]

Since such interview requires respondence/ consent, it is possible that open minded people are more likely to accept the interview and thus have a higher representation in the sample size. But regardlessly, it's a enjoyable trend.

[@plursocks]

+LeonSora I think it`s important to realize though that as Yuta said, Japanese people in Japan don`t really have to deal with direct racism. They just deal with some of the negative Hollywood stereotypes (hence the somewhat negative self-images of Japanese men). I find the videos really interesting, but it shouldn`t be viewed as a contradiction to the way that Japanese Americans feel about things. If you take the racist background out of the situation, it changes the way people feel about things. Different societies produce different viewpoints.

[@aZnchuux3]

Probably because Yuta asks questions the right way and explains a lot off camera

[@lovelylychee2255]

I feel like whenever I see videos like these that discuss topics that are negative to other collectives but not popular within the majority of Japan - even when explained as to why it's negatively painted - the Japanese (at least the people interviewed) mainly express more positive responses! Which I think is really awesome 👍🏽 Not that agree with stereotyping peeps or dating someone with that reasoning in mind. I just find their responses refreshing 🤗✨

[@Chloe123lord]

I think that saying you only date Asians is not nearly as racist as saying you won't date outside of your race - however restricting yourself to a particular race in any way is racist. I personally do find some Asian guys really attractive, but i also like other races. People are people.

[@claudedottin1312]

Yah everyone has a preference just like a favorite color but doesn't mean they won't wear something that's not their favorite color.

[@abcdefghilihgfedcba]

+Clo Jayde People need to stop labeling everything as racism. Preference ≠ racism.

[@crallen33]

+ALAKTORN Yeah, I don't really see how it is racist tbh. I'll date whomever I want. What, are they gonna sue me for racial discrimination in my love-life? lmao

[@knight4linux]

That guys comment at 1:41 WOW! What a stand up man! That is such a positive & selfless way to consider this.

[@DemiGray]

Wow it totally broke my heart when that guy said he feels less cool than western men. ):

[@Kenji314159]

They all seem so kind, especially the guy besides the smiley-faced guy, he seems like a cool person to hang out with for some reason.

[@bbnCRLB]

I like all the guys in this interview. Very honest and cool. The one in white shirt is funnier.

[@ceruleanroses]

I want to hear the other way around Yuta!! I studied abroad in Japan and met my husband there. He's a Chinese guy and I'm a Westerner and it's almost impossible to find other couples in this Asian male, Western female combo. I'd like to hear Japanese women and men's opinions about why it's so unusual to find AMWF couples.

[@jenniapplewhite2221]

I remember my japanese dudes I met in japan always hang out with models from america and some europe countries. and after a night out, they took them to "a love hotel" Those dudes were pretty confident and do not seem to have a inferiority complex. towards western men. One time I saw them beating up some american soldiers that were harassing japanese girls in a club.

[@jleau89]

can I take you to a love hotel?

[@jenniapplewhite2221]

No thanks :p

[@jleau89]

Jenni Applewhite why not. Iam white like you

[@jenniapplewhite2221]

that does not really matter

[@jleau89]

Jenni Applewhite matters to most I noticed

[@SymphonicMotion]

What I really like about the Japanese men that Yuta has interviewed is how open minded and at the same time critical they are and that seems to be a common trait in Japanese people. You can really see how they try to consider all points of view before coming to a conclusion and even then they are open to be proved wrong, they aren't belligerent in their opinion. I personally liked the guy with the white shirt's (beside the Yellow Happy Face man) way of analysing things. 100% husband material, I tell you.

[@infiltr80r]

Guy in white shirt with mustache seems pretty cool, wouldn't mind going drinking with that dude. Many just like Asian women for their looks because most men just go for the looks.

[@motionista]

I always like watching your videos because the people you choose are very graceful, interesting and intelligent looking. It is the type I met a lot when I was in Japan, but rare in the other videos and the internet. Maybe that is because you have the gift of provoking people to speak their mind this way lol. Thank you so much. These videos make me want to find Japanese friends.

[@N3UR0M4NC3RRR]

Point is: Everybody out there, stop being so damn superficial and shallow. Ultimately those are temporary and weak emotions. Look for something with more depth and substance in life.

[@347tester]

sad people don't see it this way

[@donkeykickpunch1263]

I agree but I also think that it's fine for people to date specifically people who fit their standards. Even if it means they might end up single forever oh well. For me I've looked past what I want in appearance category, and dated them for personalities and I did love them but I wasn't sexually attracted to them then. I've learned that if you date someone who isn't sexually appealing (for me) then it just doesn't work out down the road because if I'm not sexually interested in them then I won't have sex and then they feel like they're unattractive or they just get mad because they want sex. 💁🏻 It's pretty complicated actually not as easy as it seems

[@N3UR0M4NC3RRR]

+Maighdean Gemini That's the problem, people get caught up in both ends of the spectrum as if that's all there is. Why does it have to be either looks or personality? Life is about balance. I will say though that personality should be without a doubt more important than looks. There is no way somebody would stay with somebody longer and more genuinely for looks over personality. I'll tell you why. Because for people that place looks far ahead of personality, essentially meaning sex, well guess what's a hell of a lot easier to find and replace, a sex partner, not a true connection. That is why so many simple minded and shallow people out there can never truly find satisfaction because the pursuit of sex is an empty and never ending pursuit. It's like applying a bandage to a bloody stump instead of getting the required surgery which would be meeting somebody real and true. So often I find that people that are stuck in the empty pursuit of shallow and temporary emotions like the next great sex partner are also into other cheap and temporary emotions like drinking, partying and drugs. They're always chasing that next fleeting and temporary high. Essentially they try to fabricate happiness because they don't know how to find it truly or what it even is. People need to be more introspective and honest with themselves instead of choosing to just hide and run from life.

[@MagicMaggiez]

0:51 His smile gets me every time I love it

[@SilverSaturnstudios]

I don't care how beautiful a woman is. If she has a bad attitude, or is stupid, I'm turned off. It's silly to date someone only because they're a different race. They could be a psycho. I'm gonna be honest though, if I knew a Japanese girl that liked Back To The Future as much as I did I'd marry her instantly regardless of her mental health :D

[@lionslipper]

You ask very good questions! It's nice to see other people's perspective.

[@chrishansen5970]

3:18 dropping mad wisdom

[@ThePharaohsCat]

This was an excellent post, and would love to have a drink and discuss such topics with guys like that. Wish I had known about your videos when I was in Japan. Otsukarasamdeshita yo!

[@dymondkittync]

I wonder why they think Western women don't like Asian men? They are just as attractive as any other ethnicity of men 💋💋

[@jleau89]

hmm hello? is this serious question?

[@Tina-ni9km]

Yes!! Great answer guy at 3:17. If that could happen, I think generalization and relationships would go alot smoother!

[@aurorabennett2023]

honestly I am more interested in you, yuta

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

+Aurora Bennett :D

[@aurorabennett2023]

+That Japanese Man Yuta ; )

[@aurorabennett2023]

+That Japanese Man Yuta your so adorable and hot at the same time, plus I bet you could hold your own in any conversation

[@SwagBootyTickler_9000]

Lmao the thirst is real

[@xoxdid]

haha XD

[@nyappynippon3411]

Your interviews were really good, and you got the answer to the questions you were asking. Awesome job, and I found the answer very interesting.

[@LavenderApogee]

No! Japanese guys are very cool! and attractive! i've dated various ethnicities but i do prefer Asian guys. they're usually more polite

[@347tester]

yes Korean men are better tho just saying lol

[@hiyadenamuuug2848]

I think you left out some key points, like the media's role in promoting WMAF vs AMWF (and Asian women vs Asian men), laws that kept Asian men bachelor societies, etc. It's not as simple as "preferences" or "AMs just aren't as proactive or desirable as Western men". There are many, many reasons for these things that AMs everywhere, not just Asian American men, need to understand.

[@TheShows247]

I think as a white person I would be flattered if someone said in a non-objectifying way that they preferred to date white people because it's like YES I HAVE A CHANCE. (Don't ask about my profile name please)

[@icilebop]

what is with your profile name? (ignore this)

[@RandomLazars01]

your comment implies that because you are white, you don't have a good chance at getting a date. is this really what you mean? because last time i checked black people and south/middle/s. east asians are the undesirables in the dating scene.

[@TheShows247]

+egg - No I'm pretty sure East Asians are considered very desirable in the dating scene, the women at least.

[@TheShows247]

+egg - I think as a white woman, I'm not nearly as desired as white men by other races. I could be wrong.

[@RandomLazars01]

クン雪子 please reread my comment. i never said east asians, i did say south east asians though. i probably shouldnt have shortened it to s. east. i believe that you could just be insecure (not meant to insult you!! i am insecure too) because white women are the most popular race in dating next to east asian women. in fact, white women/european aesthetics are the beauty standard in superpowers such as america even though america is suppose to be a mixing pot. it is one of the reasons behind black, yellow, brown empowerment movements because people of color are constantly being told they are pretty because they aren't white, and brown girls are told they are ugly while white women like the kardashians get away with making their skin 30x darker. i do understand where you are coming from. white women who don't fit the stereotype/expectation of what a white woman should look like is directly effected by this too. social constructs are confusing lol

[@JadeCaro]

When the guy was surprised when he heard most foreign women watching this channel are interested in Japanese guys it was so cute lol. I think they should be more confident. Asian men can be very attractive. Just look at how popular Eugene from buzzfeed is (although he's Korean)

[@Yoonji491]

I am a Japanese girl born outside Japan. When I saw this video and all these guys talking, all I want to say is "WHAT THE HELL !?" Japanese boys think they are weak and not attractive? Why? Every ethnic group should embrace and love what they are and not say : "we are weak compared to American guys". When do American guys type of personality is the main point to be compared? Please, look after what you're saying, guys. LOVE yourself they way you are, not looking between you and Americans or whatever. And if you think you're weak and don't like it, just improve you self because you want. Not because it's cooler. This type of insecurity and low self-esteem kills me. I just can't believe Japanese people think like this. It's sad.

[@mananahasta9475]

oh,don't take that comments seriously. that's a kind of humbleness. you should try to get behind his remarks,if japanese. i don't know how long you have stayed in japan in life tho. generally speaking,typical japanese people use these kind of lines,and sorry to say foreigners often misunderstand.like "why they have so negative thinking" its a bit annoying.so me myself most of the time whenever i say something toward foreigners i don't use negative words not to be misunderstand. japan is doing well as usual and don't worry so much.they are not the people you think.no worry for sure.

[@Yoonji491]

irrational explosion Oh, thank you so much for your comment! I never lived in Japan so that's why the first thing I always think watching videos like this is negativity. Because, when someone ask me something, I would never compare me to others to explain myself because it doesn't make sense most of the time. I am asian and most of girls are short so, why should I say I am not so cool because I am not taller as americans? Doesn't make sense at all (to me). Anyway, your comment was effective.

[@maimai-oq8kf]

I think you should learn more about Japanese culture.

[@leslierodriguez4170]

I really liked this video. There are some girls at my school who have the "Yellow Fever" and quite frankly... It's annoying when they're asking me who's that Asian guy in your phone? (I watch Kpop and jrock, etc.). But they're constantly asking .. I just hope they don't like people solely on their race. Good video !

[@PhilipJFry-qh2jg]

I love how in Yuta's forward, he explains how "yellow fever" is a bad thing. Maybe because I find Asians physically attractive I can't see it, but where is the negative connotation? Personality is great and all, but I want to be with who I'm physically attracted to as well.

[@Jordan-xg4pn]

Because havent you seen that so many old (european) men go to asian countries and get much younger wives? Obviously not everyone is like that but some are plain disgusting like marrying a poor girl and using her.

[@PhilipJFry-qh2jg]

Jordan Left​​ I'm American so specifically no I haven't. I have seen older men go for younger women before (if that's what you're referring to). But honestly, aren't they both using each other? Both parties are happy and get what they want. I just don't see a problem with it.  Edit: In regards to the disgusting european and "using the poor girl", there are abusive relationships all over the world. It's not unique to Euros picking up Asians. 

[@OceanTree]

+Jordan Left What's so bad about getting married? They raise kids and let them get educated. Nothing wrong with it.

[@Jordan-xg4pn]

+BurmaChi I honestly don't want to judge anyone but there is just that stigma and when you see an older white guy with a younger asian girl you will think of it atleast here in sweden It is usual for everyone to think like this.

[@OceanTree]

Jordan Left People should just be happy that those couples are happy...

[@sylentlight6771]

This was VERY interesting! I greatly respect their points of view and it's a side I've never even thought of. I can kinda understand the whole "Yellow fever" thing though because I live in Middle Tennessee where you have white, black, and Hispanic so the few Asians around have a very... Exotic... appeal, you know, something different, rare. But I definitely believe that people who say they only date a certain race are just limiting themselves - For instance a girl might ONLY date Hispanic guys, but the guy who she would actually be most happy with just happens to be black, you never know what you are missing out on when you limit your options because of something as trivial as skin tone =/

[@Palm_Breeze]

You should have asked women this question as well.

[@qubit0002]

What's so refreshing about this video is how willing these guys are to being so open about sharing their self image and views on race. I highly doubt you would find such candor among white males of similar age in US. Since the US came to power in the early 20th century, it has had decades to export American/Euro exceptionalism while promoting its own narrow definitions of beauty which places white males/females on a pedestal. At the same time, US media (eg, TV, movies, etc) has had a powerful global influence on the perception of non-whites, portraying them as subservient, inferior and not as sexually desirable as whites. Many will deny this but the media has powerful influence on public perception.

[@iannichols7175]

As a white guy who could be accused of fetishizing, I feel the need to say this: I simply find asian women most attractive. I'm not exclusive. I've dated non-asians before, but something in my head is just drawn to asian women. I know that isn't a very good explanation, so sorry. I can't really get my head around it either... As someone who's been called weird and looked at funny for what I find attractive, I think that its important to remember the difference between fetishes and preferences.

[@infiltr80r]

Men are visual, that's about it. The ones accusing you of fetishising are most likely just racists.

[@infiltr80r]

***** I have high testosterone levels but still like Asian girls, try again?

[@iannichols7175]

***** I've been jacked on testosterone since I was born... trust me. Its not low T. How would that even work? (I'm legitimately curious.)

[@infiltr80r]

***** I'm highly competitive, physically quite well built and prone to aggression but but, you know me better despite not ever even seeing me. KZbin is full of clowns like you.

[@infiltr80r]

***** haha, no.

[@lbb2rfarangkiinok]

I want to copy your idea for a channel and do it in Thailand :P Your stuff is great.

[@flojj]

Thank you for this interview, most interesting one by far !!!

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

+Flowi J. It's interesting how a lot of Japanese people kind of discriminate against themselves. But if you are born and raised in Japan, it's hard to realise how racially biased we are.

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

+Greg Evershed Then it shouldn't be about 'race'. It's should be about 'culture'. The US just happen to have particularly race-conscious people, but not every country is like that, at least from my observation.

[@flojj]

+Greg Evershed actually, "race" does not exist on a biological point of view. The word is used nowadays as a sociological concept : races have been constructed in people's minds, without any scientific evidence. The superiority of the "white race" legitimate colonization at its time : today, we can see that this system of "races classification" still exist in peoples' mind, inconsciously, without saying its name. That is why trend in Asia is about "having big eyes" like european peoples, straightening hair for "africain frizzy hair" etc... This is also why people can think as they did in this video! And I think it is a great thing to point out this problem, in order to destroy inequality!

[@brettquimby3274]

+That Japanese Man Yuta Do you think you would do a video on what Japanese women think about yellow fever?

[@AngelaEAwesome]

+That Japanese Man Yuta, you don't consider Japan to be a race conscious country? In my experience Japanese people (from Japan) are more race conscious than Americans. There is often a sense of "insiders" versus "outsiders where it only matters if you have Japanese blood. Isn't there stigma for people who are born half in Japan? Or people who are born in Japan, including other Asians, but do not have Japanese blood?

[@kaurpuneet13]

Had to pause the video to say at 3:30 the person in white clothes shows how sensible he is ...how beautiful his thoughts are :) I fully agree to this person...we should keep all these things like race , caste, creed , language , nationality , colour aside and see what king of a human being the other person really is....we must see the heart...how clean their heart is , how good their intentions are ...

[@xTotenkreuz]

Western men meant white men right?

[@thegatewaytoprestige]

No. Western men meant American men. Maybe you've never been to America but when people think of western people it's usually first related to black and white, followed by Hispanic and American born Asian. I think you weren't listening lol. Western = American. White -= white.

[@scoshi6592]

I think it includes.black people too, because a lot of Japanese people think that the USA is mainly black people, even in anime when there's an American person they often make him black

[@Jordan-xg4pn]

+Hou Brainoxious It is actually bad translated because they are saying gaijin which means foreigner so they are saying foreigners.

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

+xTotenkreuz not necessarily.

[@EmilSosnin]

+Grace Mills LOL, so Chinese are considered Western if you are Japanese.

[@SuperAvocadoo]

I don`t know, discussing about those things are really complicated. For example, if I like only tall and skinny girls, that wouldn`t make me prejudiced against fat or small people, right? But if I happen to like girls with asian traits like thin eyes, would that makes me automatically a person with yellow fever? Every race have different and unique body traits, and if you happen to like only those certain body traits, that doesn`t mean you`re a racist.

[@jacobh89]

Absolutely

[@JoJoFan4life]

I get your point but thats not what they were saying. Liking someone for body traits is fine but liking someone solely based on a stereotype is not. Same with not liking someone because of a stereotype. Physical traits aren't stereotypes, but making generalizations about a whole race of people is not good.

[@Jollyslide]

Now I wonder what the women would have to say to these qeustions.

[@TheLonelyLuneon]

Again I love how innocent and pure the people you interview are :O

[@latenightcrazies]

I wrote this in response to a comment below but I just felt like putting it as it's own comment. Yellow Fever is dehumanizing. There are some non-asians who view and stereotype asian people and date them because of those stereotypes and that "exoticness". For example, there are non-asian men who date asian women because of the stereotype that asian women are submissive, etc. It's like they view them as this "exotic" thing/product and they don't really focus on their personality and them as a human being. They date asians simply because of the details/features they believe come with dating an asian person. It's like you're a product, not a person.

[@MissyShaya]

I really like this video. The guy in the white shirt said some pretty smart things at about 3:05 . (All of them did . But he stood out to me with something he said) Oh and the guy with the French artist hat is kinda cute lol

[@asiangirlsarethemasterrace7881]

Asian girls are always cute, innocent, docile, subservient, uncomplicated and very polite. They are the embodiment of my yellow fever dream!

[@CookieInspector]

Yay! its ThatManYuta with another fun video! Thanks! 😄

[@sara78889]

Japanese man are so cute.

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

+Sarah xx for us insecure Japanese men, a simple comment like yours gives us an ego boost :D

[@sara78889]

+That Japanese Man Yuta Haha, I really love Japan and japanese people. :)