Korea vs Japan

[@user-io5gw1rk4t]

You guys should redo this now

[@こんにちは-e7i]

I am Japanese I do not what you say I want Japanese sub！

[@user-io5gw1rk4t]

WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!?!?

[@こんにちは-e7i]

Deathman 33 Sorry I missed

[@starfromakihabara4896]

Deathman 33 he want japan sub bitch

[@IcySync]

I'm not Korean or Japanese but i find a lot of the comments here really bigoted and disrespectful. I find both Korean and Japanese culture to be amazing in their unique ways! I first had in interest in Japanese culture in grade 5 through anime and manga but then grew to love it for it's traditional culture as well. Through my fascination with beautiful Japan, i was introduced to Korean culture and i find them both just so wonderful. I would love to visit both countries one day. Please people stop fighting and making silly accusations and learn to embrace one another! We share this world and in the end, while racial,religious, cultural identities are important, we are so much more than just that. Let go of the pretentious pride and ego and learn to respect each other.

[@lilOtaku88]

Bless you. You're comment should be at the very top of this page. Thank you so much for your input.

[@김소준-c8k]

apxkf 반일교육이 과장이 심한건 사실이다

[@icicle1029]

Warning! This comment section is cancerous and toxic. Beware of the immature and ignorant.

[@carlitoxb110]

thank you

[@Babyluna161]

Why are people fighting about whats better. Korea and Japan are both awesome so stop fighting!

[@FlamingTurkeyBacon]

Nice to see everyone getting along so well in the comments

[@VictorianKTV]

I've been posting way too many comments on EYK videos lately... Haha. But I just gotta say, why so many hate/racist comments? Simon and Martina are just expressing their observations and OPINIONS about both countries... Goodness. -__-

[@Xyronium]

I have been in Soulth Korea just for couple of hours. I was transfering on incheon international airport but I also made a short trip to centre of Seoul. It felt like Korea is much more english-friendly in comparison to Japan where I have spended 5 weeks. Is it really true? Or was it just my impression caused by speaking almost only with people at the airport?

[@BLuuCaRRot]

I have heard that from so many people too- S. Korea is much more English-friendly than Japan. I think it's okay for english-speakers to get by in Korea without having to be fluent in Korean- that's what Simon and Martina does.

[@ninninin656]

Only Seoul vs. Tokyo. It's not true for the rest of the country, where no one speaks English.

[@BLuuCaRRot]

germankiwigal That's not true- Simon and Martina originally lived in Bucheon, which is a city about 30 mins. from Seoul. Incheon is also about 20 mins. from Seoul as well. There are many other major cities, of which Busan (which is at the other end of SK) is probably the most popular, where foreigners could live in a fairly english-friendly environment apart from Seoul.

[@thk8407]

OK... I'm Korean who currently lives in the United States, but for most of my life I have lived in South Korea. Since I am a huge fan of both Korean and Japanese culture, and have studied historical and political backgrounds about tensions between two countries, there are TWO POINTS that I want to make about this ongoing hatred between two countries. FIRST of all, both Koreans and Japanese must acknowledge an accurate historical contexts of relationship between Korea and Japan since post WWII. As many Japanese and some Korean comments pointed out previously, in 1965, Treaty on Basic Relations between the Republic of Korea and Japan(한일기본조약,韓日基本條約)was established between two countries, which officially ended the legal obligation of wrong doings of Japanese Empire towards South Korea. One of the reason why many Koreans doesn't acknowledge that there has been a treatment was because all of the debts that were paid were never distributed to Korean public, but used as a foundation of five year plan economic development led by President Park(the father, not the current one who is his daughter) of Korea. Yet, because of institutions which didn't mention this important fact during the time, many South Korean still believes that Japanese Government never have made an official repayment for their crimes towards Korean. In short, it is the fault of Korean GOVERNMENT(not the PEOPLE) OF THE TIME(during 60s) which caused many confusion on Korean public's mind and triggered emotional responses towards Japanese PEOPLE ever since. However, I am not saying that it is only fault of Korean government which caused this hostility between two countries. Japanese GOVERNMENT (again, not people or individuals) also takes huge role in this. Since post WWII, Japanese Government and far-right political groups has been purposefully erasing well-known historical facts including Japanese War-Crimes and ill-treatments towards its colonies during its imperial era. According to the record which examined Japanese history textbooks in 2014, out of 6 different textbooks that were used by middle school and high school students, 4 of them was found to purposefully erasing records of Japanese crimes,etc. Also, many well-known Japanese politicians have been praising and glorifying the war criminals through various actions (which includes visiting Yasukuni Shrine to glorify notorious war criminals during WWII). These actions of Japanese Government that forgets the wrongdoings of the past, but even romanticizing and glorifying them have caused huge controversies between Korea, Japan, and many other countries under the tyranny of Japanese Empire (which includes China and other southeast Asian countries). In a sentence, Japanese GOVERNMENT(again, not the PEOPLE) have been glorifying and made citizens of Japan unaware of their past faults, which triggered lot of aggression. The SECOND point that I want to make, is that people of Korea and Japan must avoid emotional response against others, but instead, try to reason with each other and understand what each other truly wants. As a Korean, I could definitely say that what most Korean wants towards Japanese GOVERNMENT is stopping their process of glorifying wrongdoings of past as well as formally recognizing their past, and give a statement of an official apologies to Korean PEOPLE, in a mean of Korean sentiment. I do understand that Japanese people have made series of official, or unofficial apologies, but the way of Japanese approach is hard to be interpreted in Korea (For instance, many statements claimed that they are 'SAD of what have happened in past'... but in Korea, this statement is unacceptable as an apologies unless it directly says 'SORRY'. It's just a difference between two countries I guess). I am also sure that lot of Japanese People have something that they want for Koreans to work on to solve this tension between two countries. It is something that both countries must work on together as a team. Also, both Koreans and Japanese must realize that using emotional responses worsens the relationship between two countries. Denouncing Japanese people as a MONKEY or aggravating Koreans using offensive terms doesn't solves any problem, but only lowers one's quality. PEOPLE of both countries must realize that it is the problems created by the GOVERNMENT of both countries, not individuals. They SHOULD NOT target or blame PEOPLE or individuals as the cause of these problems. We must understand and recognize each other's differences, and try to respect it in proper manner as well as we could.

[@thk8407]

Oh, and one more thing. Please Chill and enjoy awesome video guys. No need to cause fights everywhere you know.

[@stvsueoka1]

this is an amazing post

[@amyshin4957]

TH K 전 미국 싫어요.

[@PandaGraciosa]

Does anyone else notice Simon's 'Korean Accent' moments? 1:27 achurry (Actually) I know there's more, that was just one that stood out to me. I mean it makes sense, when you've been living in a country/speaking the language for some time, it makes your speech patterns assimilate to the habits of your new language/country. Just noticed that! haha

[@purpledung48]

Notice that all the time with Simon and Martina... XD

[@emmanuelcontreras5120]

1:25 Simon: I actchari remember Someone's been in Korea for a long time

[@khaliadunn1670]

Wow. Is everyone a history major?

[@2sungsung4]

Khalia Dunn Knowing your own nation's history isn't something for a history major but for the entire nation

[@khaliadunn1670]

Sungha Lee True, however, the conversations covers more than a single nation...which is why I made my comment. And I don't now where you're from, but most people in my country tend to skim over history. People with vast amount of knowledge on the country (and others) are usually history majors.

[@jameskim5772]

Khalia Dunn i think its more about paying attention in history class LOL

[@khaliadunn1670]

James Kim You're probably right. Though, a good instructor does help.

[@syoungcyipo2213]

+Khalia Dunn have been trought so many things for 5000yrs with those neighbor nations- japan and chinse- there is an inextrcable link between history and the pride to koreans and vise versa. this is not just a history.

[@wesleytong9557]

Dear Simon and Martina--I just discovered your videos tonight, and I think you're both great. You talk about some sensitive topics, and generalizations, but you do it with such charm, it's a pleasure to watch. Good stuff!

[@heyjulielam3587]

i looked at the comments for ONE SOLE PURPOSE, and that is to find more cultural and technological differences! NOT A FREAKING WAR

[@fluffynoses]

this is honestly the only unbiased video on Japan or Korea you will ever find lmao

[@kuroichan101]

Soo true

[@Okinawa2017]

I think "un-biased" education is stronger than apology.

[@chariethe]

You guys are addictive. This is the thousandth video I've watched this day!

[@PuRpLeDuNg34]

I am Chinese and I am studying in the U.S now. I love Kpop thus I traveled to Korea twice and I got an internship in Japan last year and stayed there for 3 months. I got to say I love both countries. :) Yes, Korea and Japan has many different things. As for the subway, I agree. Korea has the most developed subway system. it isnt too complicated & expensive for travelers. But as you live in Korea, you will find the system is well organized and is amazingly on time! There are plenty of apps that can help you calculate how to transit from different lines and the subway can almost help you get anywhere! Both have many cute things which are incredibly interesting and fun. Yes there are a lot of pervert in Japan. Hmmm, Japan is so different from the other countries in the world. But I really love to visit there again! I also envy those kids who grow up there. There are just soooo many fun! Japanese is more gentle and polite while Korean is more passionate, outgoing and sassy. Korean is more straight-forward. Japanese always has good manner. You will feel comfortable and welcomed anytime you are in Korea and Japan.

[@bd7wkb87dn5f]

You must doubt the following things. Korean: I can do it!! Chinese: I have already done!! Japanese: It's a bit difficult for me.

[@TheMannyx17]

"In Japan, everybody got Password on their Wi-Fi" like in the rest of the world.....

[@waaa40]

The same thing happens in Australia, some of the best sushi and Japanese restaurants are run by Koreans and Chinese

[@waaa40]

That's not true though...

[@waaa40]

Well, I might not have been to Japan, but I know many people who have... There are many places that sell amazing Japanese food and are run by Chinese and Koreans...

[@mikek1635]

Dear Simon and Martina, I think you're misunderstanding difference between hoe (Korean raw fish) and sashimi (Japanese raw fish). They are not the same dish. If you ask as Japanese sushi chef how sashimi is supposed to be prepared properly, he will tell you it has to be aged (and most of the time frozen) so the fish becomes more tender as the proteins are broken down. This gives the sashimi its flavor and texture. On the other hand, hoe is literally fresh fish because the dish is prepared from fish that was alive just minutes before. Asking Korea to get hoe "right" so it will be like sashimi is asking a country to change its traditional dish to be like a dish from another country and reveals your ignorance (sorry to use this word for lack of a better term). If you want sashimi or sushi, there are Japanese restaurants in Korea that will prepare the fish in the way you like them. Koreans like hoe because it is a little chewy and fresh, which may not suit Western palate like yours.

[@mikek1635]

By "aged", I meant a day or two, not weeks or months.

[@다이어트하기싫어-j3q]

I can't agree with you more

[@craigjohnson8889]

this.

[@tonylimberg8624]

Good comparison and explaination,,,good job...Mike...~!

[@mdlvc]

Thank you for explanation. that was very informative. They did a video on their main channel about Hoe and they describe and acknowledge that is different. look for it

[@박수연-w1t3l]

Watching this now that you're moving to Japan~ I'm so excited to learn with you the ways of Japan! haha x)

[@poppyorangeflower]

kpop vs jpop. you have to be a ninja to listen and upload jpop these days: they're avoiding international platforms like youtube and social media like a plague. And if they do upload something it's only most likely 360p. Kpop is is taking every chance they can be everywhere they can on the Internet.

[@gisellec95]

i must be a ninja then lol

[@카가쿄우코]

k-pop , j-pop(except j-rock) all of both are fucking terrible. I like j-rock... j-rock is something different other musical style... I'm korean. I don't want to listen the love song anymore... they everyday sing love song ...

[@MF2X360]

카가쿄우코 Yeah... whenever i listen to a random song on k-pop because my sister turned it on in big volume what i always hear are about a couple breaking apart or love kinda stuff...

[@JoseAlanGuerrero92]

I think Korea is winning, Anime in United States is only broadcasted one day in the night in Toonami, what a joke! in my country Mexico there is only Dragon Ball in the morning, not in primetime anymore. However Korean dramas occup prime time in China, Taiwan, Indonesia, etc

[@gisellec95]

Proud Feminist Girl the thing to remember is that japan doesn't even try to get their entermaint more known where as korea does cause their industry can't survive on its own

[@RazzleIn]

All the bad comments about japan makes me laugh. attacking a culture that you don't know is just ridiculous. I am a foreigner living in japan for more than a year, I have NEVER in my life met such NICE HELPFUL and POLITE people as japanese people. I NEVER had any trouble here and japanese always do their best to help you out, respect you and even though they still see you as a foreigner, they accept you in their country. This place is more safe than any other country i've ever been, I never had any trouble here and I'm a woman. So stop saying shit about japan if you don't know, because japanese people are caring and lovely and I'm pretty sure everyone who comes to japan just loves it. Now, about KoreanxJapanese I know all the problem and I can't talk about it or take sides. So my comments is just about japan and japanese people. I've been to korea as well. I just got disgusted by all this comments saying shits about japanese people when in fact japanese are proabbly the most friendly and polite people in the world.

[@sophiakkuma]

I really want to move to Japan and this had made me even more eager to go, didn't know that was possible to want to move there even more than I already did! :)

[@RazzleIn]

japan is awesome, japanese people are super super nice. You will love Japan!

[@sophiakkuma]

Star Man no you're describing yourself, as assuming Japan is like that is in itself racist and disgusting.

[@heart1heart271]

.People who write badly about japan are perhaps very jealous of Japan ..because inside their hearts they know that the reality is all over the world Japan and In particular Asian countries .Japan and its people command a great respect even among the common people .Their polite humble culture/their hardwork and products are admired more than countries ...compared to Japan south korea is newfound rich country but is far behind in many aspects..it has a copy cat culture now and lost its own identity .....They are known to be racists extremely proud and who are not outwardly violent but passively aggressive . south korea might have grown superfast economically but it is never thought of as an inspiration or role model..No one wants to imitate south korreas success but people do want to imitate Japn and its success .because Japan has managed to maintain its unique traditonal identity so well at the same time embracing modernsim but south korea has sacrficed its own idenity and become a xerox copy of united states ....not writing this to degrade south korea or to offend any south korean ..but it is the real feeling.

[@jameskim5772]

One year is not enough. Next year you will come here crying about their double faced, double standard, backstabbing farce they permeate like stinking shit they are. Like the propaganda they post all over youtube. Disgusting..

[@KagomeHigurashi001]

I like both countries :) Thanks for making the vid it was interesting to hear the differences.

[@CitiesSkyGay]

From a Chinese-Vietnamese person whose ancestors were also affected by Japanese rule, I really think Korea should stop holding this grudge against Japan. They've apologized several times for their actions during WW2. Besides, almost all of the people involved during WW2 are now deceased. If you are still mad at Japan, you're mad at the wrong government.

[@jameskim5772]

Anthony Yang bygone is bygone but they still dispute for korean island that they stole in ww2. they still deny atrocities in their textbook. they even try to retract their previous apologies. actions speak louder than words and empty words at that!

[@Ultrasonicmolester]

James Kim Don't worry. South Korea invaded Vietnam and mass-murdered a lot of Vietnamese civilians during the Vietnam War. South Korea never tells the atrocities in their textbook and never apologizes for it to Vietnam. But South Korea has very good relationship with Vietnam now. So Japan and Korea can get along together.

[@CitiesSkyGay]

James Kim Keep in mind that the United States invaded Philippines and even put some of them into concentration camps where many died of disease or executed. U.S never apologized for it, and rarely is it mentioned in our textbooks. Whenever it is mentioned, it's only at most one or two sentences in the most sugarcoated form.

[@jameskim5772]

Anthony Yang well i dont know whole story behind usa and philippines incident but i know what japan did to korea in ww2. it's too inhumane and brutal to be ignored. so im speaking up for it because obviously japan want it covered up. and i wont accept until japan properly take responsibility over her actions. no matter what some random joe did on other side of earth.

[@Ultrasonicmolester]

James Kim "what japan did to korea in ww2" Japan annexed Korea with no war in 1910 under the annexation treaty of 1910. There was no war between Japan and Korea in the WW2. You mistake China for Korea. There was war between China and Japan in the WW2.

[@arubyskye]

I adore Japan's subways I thought they were so efficient and easy. Then again, I'm an American and public transportation isn't exactly something I get to enjoy all the time. Japan is like a public transportation heaven for me.

[@kurapika4079]

Ohh wow, really? I used the Japanese subways last time I went to Japan & Korea and I got lost 3 times the first few hours. I had to switch rails a lot, cross platforms and ask for directions after reading the super confusing maps. It was a nightmare... but I did eventually find my friend's apartment (who wasn't waiting for me at the airport D:

[@missplainjane3905]

@@kurapika4079 1) Do you consider both Korea and Japan as highly developed and advanced countries ? 2) How would you personally rate Korea and Japan (from culture to technology, architecture, food, local products, scenery/landscape, standard of living/quality of life, etc.) on a scale level of 1 to 10 ? 3) What is your overall impression with Korean and Japanese people ? 4) If you have 3 words or more to describe Korea and Japan, what would it be ?

[@annnee6409]

LOL you make your vids so entertaining even if you're not into the immediate topic! And I love how even though your main subject is Korea you incorporate/teach about other cultures as wel!

[@jphistoricalrecords2753]

People who think Japan and south korea are similar are just ignorant. South korea just grown up with the economic aid from Japan.

[@jackssj6715]

+Mm Japanese Hope you know the word AID means...

[@jackssj6715]

+Mm Japanese Have you seen any country like Korea that has been grown up like this after the war in 50 years? I hope not :/

[@sonyaring]

Japan destroyed Korea by ruling illegally, stealing grains, trying to remove Hangel, forcing laberers, and sex slavery...How come you say that? We would have been much better without Japan.

[@AsmaaPurity]

i am moroccan and i think that korea is amazing , how can a colonialized country make this big growth? i am really fascinated by korea and in a few years i think korea will be really more successful also i love asian culture 화이팅

[@theeghostoftoast]

korea and japan are both super cool and i think that's all that matters in the end

[@endahtaufik9983]

If u're tourist visiting japan, u can have free wifi access for 2 weeks though. You can apply for it in the airport

[@Xentradi97]

I agree that Korea's city landscape isn't as pretty as those in Japan or Europe. That's because Korea until recently was a developing nation while Japan and Europe industrialized 50 years earlier than Korea, China or rest of Asia did. And Korea has strong enough culture and identity. No problem with that. If you can't see that's too bad. It just means you don't know not that Korea doesn't have it. And your preference is your right. No need to trash others in favor of another.

[@missanonymous7599]

Korea for their dramas and Japan for their anime cause thats how I roll

[@xgfreedom]

These comments prove that nationalism can be the worst enemy of the humanity. It is a great philosophy to make a nation to as a one whole community without breaking apart but in the long run it will face the common enemy.

[@AiteFiripin]

U got a point... still, identity and culture can be traced by nationality. i'm having mixed opinions if nationality should be maintained or abandoned altogether...i'm more on maintenance because the results of the individuality and diversity of the cultures are perfect, from wut i see. It just has to have the missing ingredients: understanding and respect, those things in which these korean and japanese haters lack, no offense.

[@xgfreedom]

Kiiro Infactoid That is why I stated can be. It is not always the bad thing. Nevertheless, I think as the world progresses for the benefit of humanity, nationalism will eventually disappear in far future.

[@xgfreedom]

Kiiro Infactoid Anyways, I do not think we are ready for abandoning nationalism yet.

[@AiteFiripin]

Kory Kwon In time, most of us will understand that there is no peace if we will continue nationalism. being this disunited will always make us at war with each other. you can just review those past comments. those flame wars are quite bloody and racist. including those recent wars about France and ISIS. Besides, there are rumors about people from all over the world building a Super- Society in the near future.

[@TheWow123567]

I know... in Japan all the wifi passwords are locked so I can't go on the internet and stuff like that.. Korea is so LUCKY!!

[@AtomIto]

lol

[@rlucenio1995]

I noticed that too, I live in Vancouver, and probably 90% of the sushi place is run by korean.

[@derekpark9921]

Korea and Japan is having a debate world war in the internet and World Conferences.

[@xThrekz]

I just found out 2NE1 CD behind them!!!! Yaaay! You rock! :D

[@PuRpLeDuNg28]

Great video you guys, Simon and Martina! =) I hope I can go to Korea one day!!! You guys are living a dream~

[@wasilaify]

Very informative and interesting! Love how the business people dress snazzy in Korea.

[@Lee-gd1us]

Peaceful viewers, stay up here where it's safe. There's an apocalypse of comment-wars down there... >___

[@ipwnyoudiehaha]

FAMINE!

[@kappyfulliness]

***** youtube comments are death.seriously...

[@KettiexD]

too late... there's a war above you

[@takatosuzuki3411]

I am a Japanese junior high student. I am very sad that Japan is criticized in Korea and the world. I apologize if I did that we are bad in old days.ごめんなさい。 The Japanese does not like fights

[@jphistoricalrecords2753]

Takato Suzuki Every Japanese know that you are a Korean, not a Japanese

[@lugermaximoff2932]

Prove it

[@zara9357]

Japanese people helped each other alot when the tsunami came. They really are nice people.When i was japan i got friends in 2 minutes like they were trying hard to make me feel comfortable . I don't know why people say japanese are racist that's not true at all . Korean people are really nice to

[@MrKYIM]

So true guys. I'm Japanese. I love both places. Both have their good and bad things. Great video.

[@TrapGod_JackofAllTrades]

Korean: The only place where business suits look sexy ;)

[@purpledung50]

If I had to choose between anywhere and Japan, I would go to anywhere without any hesitation :)

[@ariajam5221]

Simon and Martina, did you guys learn any NEW info on the veggie situation since moving to Japan?

[@rebeccakings754]

Cool:) I love japan and korea! Theu are both awesome and I love their music. There is a lot of hidden jpop that no one knows about and its really good, almost like kpop. Hiromi, daichi, tomomi itano, m-flo and more! :D

[@Jun3Awzme]

i'm going to South Korea in a few months. Anybody here who got advises?? ^^

[@BLuuCaRRot]

Lucky!!! You should go visit Simon and Martina at their EYK studio >.

[@JanePlaysGame]

OMG!!!!!!!!! You have the 2ne1 album holy crap!!!!!!

[@daniella6133]

THAT'S WHAT I WAS THINKING :O i love your profile pic btw

[@KaileneDanae]

There is a very interesting reason for the huge different between the Japanese teen fashion (harajuku, etc) and the business world! Traditionally, Japanese culture values group harmony. This translates to school uniforms through high school, and business uniforms in the work setting. Thus, the only time of life that most Japanese people can enjoy expressing their own fashion sense is in their college years... and they use these years to go wild. That's why you find Lolita, Harajuku, Gyaru, etc. With regards to vegetables, you probably were going to specialty Donburi-mono shops, ramen shops, or udon shops. In Japan, most restaurants specialize in a single type of food. However, it's actually pretty unusual to have a meal without some sort of accompany veggie (pickles, kimchi, etc.) So you probably were just unlucky!

[@yunarikku2723]

Don't forget that S. Korea is also very tradition and strive for "group harmony" which is why they also have uniforms and social pressure to become successful

[@hyunskrrtskrrt9888]

Here in Singapore we have three lines across the island, and you just switch according to where your destination is. Since singapore's so small, it's really convenient. Even I know how to use it and I only rode on it once.

[@iMinikoo]

both countries are great to me :D

[@jphistoricalrecords2753]

Say why

[@Commievn]

Both countries are horrible, but Japan is def the more hated one. www.thetoptens.com/most-hated-countries/

[@lyjordos]

+Brock McClain are you serious.... thetoptens.com is merely a joke... you can see "England" in "Countries with the Best Food". lmao.

[@Commievn]

lyjordos I know it's biased, but isnt that give you an idea that Japan is not so much of a likable country ?

[@shichihu3031]

Same

[@rosebud1296]

dear lord this comment section is scary.

[@KaramelLolaBunnie91]

rosebud1296 that's the same thing I said

[@MasaruKasikoi]

Dear simonandmartinabonus, You do have the power to delete racist comments, right? Your fine channel is being littered by poop comments...

[@user-fx6xn2no1n]

I clicked on this video thinking "Oh no" about the comments. Needless to say, I was not surprised lmao.

[@quickbrownfox001]

Did he just say WI-FI Heaven (NEXT STOP KOREA!!!)

[@buzzlightyearandco]

Korea and Japan are more similar today than we realize and besides, hatred doesn't solve anything.

[@BLuuCaRRot]

I agree!!!

[@AiteFiripin]

darned straight. it's just that these people are ostracizing each other... quite laughable.

[@alinali4808]

@Richard K i absolutely agree with u.

[@KiTTydoLL33]

*japanese. They're called 'netouyos'. There are over 3 Million in japan who basically dedicate all their time to spreading malicious hate on the internet.

[@NATALARIS]

Haha Australia is the same as Japan with regards to passwords on internets. However, I must say the public transport in Australia is terrible in comparison to Japan. If you think Japan public transport is bad, try Australian transport, haha the trams, buses and trains totally disregard their schedules and arrive whenever. And every now and then it will just not arrive for a good 45 mins after it was planned to arrive. Japan transport was accurate to the seconds.

[@smeva26]

yeah and sometimes ur bus never shows up, that happened to me twice this week X( But you can get internet at some shops and restaurants and even on public transport now but its pretty limited to like fb

[@LenLeonardo]

Does everyone really have to pick a side in this? Jesus, like calm down lol

[@青の空-w9n]

Woah,the comments are wayyy too harsh.Chill out,people.Both countries are awesome! Full stop. Okay? Seriously. -.- There is no need to bring up the bad things both countries did in the past.Because,it is the PAST. Just move on. Sheshhhh.

[@도도치-r8s]

You'll see when you search " 韓国 " in the KZbin. (韓国 is Korea in Japanese language) And you will notice there are too many antis of Korea. I guess You must be frightened and terrified.... But if you search " 일본 " in the KZbin (일본 is Japan in Korea language), you will know there are few people who are concerning about Japan, and few antis of Japan. This is the difference between Korea and Japan.

[@johnnylarue2011]

I now live in Japan and used to live in Incheon, and I cannot agree more about the subway systems. Seoul blows Tokyo's system out of the water in terms of value and simplicity. In terms of crazy sex shops though, there is an expression among many expats in Japan which is: There is Tokyo, and then there's Japan. From what I hear, even Osaka doesn't have the crazy sex shops like Tokyo does.

[@missplainjane3905]

1) Do you consider both Korea and Japan as highly developed and advanced countries ? 2) How would you personally rate Korea and Japan (from culture to technology, architecture, food, local products, scenery/landscape, standard of living/quality of life, etc.) on a scale level of 1 to 10 ? 3) What is your overall impression with Korean and Japanese people ? 4) If you have 3 words or more to describe Korea and Japan, what would it be ?

[@CookiesTriedToEatMe]

I don't like the comments section for this TL;DR ... I was expecting to see some differences between them but all I got was a Cat fight between two really good countries who need to get over it (I'm from the US so I might not get it, but I like both alot, Japan more for reasons..., but I want happiness between Asian countries)

[@iNaNaKiTTeN]

Simon and Martina got a lot better looking and stylish since they moved to Korea. Not to say they were ugly at first, but they wore drab clothes and had boring hair. Now they are far more stylish and fun and colorful, just like KPop! "I'm a KPop fan, bitch, I'm fabulous!" -Simon Ntm, they lost a lot of weight and their skin looks better. Must be the healthy food and Korean skincare products. Now, I really want to move to Korea to have that benefit of looking better just by living there! (◕‿◕✿)

[@BLuuCaRRot]

I completely agree with this! My friend's cousins in Korea have such perfect skin...

[@seoulfulstrength]

yup i think it's definitely the weather too! I was in korea for 3 weeks in december and my skin got so much better. I come back to california, and my skin began breaking out again.

[@16shirefolk]

yeah I think they've never been to more expensive sushi restaurants in Korea.. I mean didn't they at least visit sushi places in Korean department stores? The sushi there was no different from what we're getting in American sushi restaurants. I think they are being kinda biased..

[@Raeleen]

Can we stop with the hate comments against eachother!? I may be American, but I do love Japanese culture/music and I also like some K-pop. Can we all just be nice and team up to take down North Korea? Isn't that what everyone wants??? That is what needs to happen. Stoping hating eachother and be friends. We Americans too had problems with the Brits, now they are one of our strongest allies....

[@KaramelLolaBunnie91]

Raeleen well said we need more people like you

[@sagatuku]

Haha, so naive.

[@MiamiMadness309]

Raeleen who told you Britain is one of America's strongest allies? lol.

[@noblenoob4life]

Raeleen "Can we all just be nice and team up to take down North Korea? Isn't that what everyone wants??? That is what needs to happen. Stoping hating eachother and be friends." God, the amount of political knowledge that people have on here is hilarious lol, so naive man!

[@KaramelLolaBunnie91]

Crash Bandicoot-"NobleNoob4Life no we all need to team up & take down Justin Bieber n his fans to save humanity"

[@rickymoslow376]

I believe that both countries have up and down side. Gosh, slow down! All those anti-japan, korea comments!! At first, I couldn't believe my eyes... As a korean student. I sincerely believe that we should admit our faults and be friend each other.

[@captainmorgan757]

Martina, you remind me of "Flo" from the Progressive Insurance ads, in a good way.

[@LoyaFrostwind]

The Taipei Metro (subway) is pretty nice and streamlined. I went to Korea in 2005 for one week, but toured mainly by coach bus. I'd like to visit Japan someday.

[@lucasprado6705]

I travelled to both countries. I actually live in japan. This is my opinion: I felt the same way about Korean public transportation when I went there as you felt about the Japanese public transportation, so I think it`s a bit of what you are used to. I think people in Japan are politer in general, specially if you are a costumer, they will do everything for you. I stayed just for a week in korea, i didn't make any friends, but it felt like people are friendlier to each other, they looked very western, different from japanese people who are working all the time and look like robots a lot of times. There was a lot of trash on the streets in korea, I wasn't expecting for that. In japan you can have those side dishes with vegetables in some restaurants, but you usually have to pay for them(but food is generally cheaper in japan anyway). I think japan is a much better country when it comes to sightseeing, i didn't feel like korea was that interesting, but night life is certainly better in korea than in japan. Both are really good countries, and very different countries.

[@lucasprado6705]

@@missplainjane3905 my comment is 7 year old and I don’t live there anymore, I was an exchange student at the time In any case, they are both very good countries I like Japan better But Korea is good too For sightseeing I would say definitely Japan, for living it will depend on your style but I wouldn’t live in either just because of work culture and it is too far away from South America, my home

[@aikataichyo]

PLUS I hate the fact tht Japan they will have signs saying FREE WIFI but it's actually not... most of the time you need passwords, or you buy your own wifi mobile, or the wifi connection is low (soon lose connection) >.>; I miss America's free wifi everywhere~~

[@NurmaBP]

*Look at the top comments*. Hmm. Oh well, Indonesian-Malaysian sometimes has problems too, especially during soccer game time, OMG, maturity level from both sides easily drop to zero. Lol. But I guess such problems happening between neighbors though. Iran with Iraq, Israel with Palestine, India with Pakistan, etc. I also found a lot of offensive jokes and sarcasm between British-France, Canadian-American, Russian-Armenian, etc. What can I say? Humans. Aren't we adorable? ^_^#

[@tabbyreynolds3630]

I like japan better because it seems really cool in technology and I like anime. I don't know that much about Korea but there are a lot of Koreans at my school so I'm kinda learning from them :) imo BOTH ROCKS

[@FP19487]

Korea chose capitalism when they are socialists by nature. China chose communism when they are capitalists by nature. Japan chose totalitarianism when they are individualists by nature.

[@yayoikisaragi7968]

The no.1 individualist people of the world is the Chinese, and the no.1 totalitarian people should be Koreans. Japanese obey to rules and regulations so that they can be free from being hindered by each other.

[@高等遊民-e9o]

Interesting.

[@hastamanana8696]

my point of view is, Japan chose Tenno(divine)above Buddhism(emptiness) when they are materialists by nature. thus,Japan's all uniqueness are originate from just Tenno.

[@hastamanana8696]

(nazism and communism countries) chose totalitarianism when they are individualists by nature.

[@specakula9447]

China is pragmatism.

[@JMDILFUHUKFNWEJ]

As a Korean student studying in Japan this is so relatable. Everything you guys said is true. Although you DO get pretty bad sushi in Japan as well sometimes. Also while I prefer Korean subway over Japanese like you guys, that's only when you are in the metropolitan area. In Japan you can use public trains to go to really rural areas and you can even travel the whole country with it. We don't have that in Korea, just Seoul and maybe Busan. Another thing I would like to add is cell phones…it's kinda shoking how so many Japanese use old school phones while EVERYONE in Korea uses smartphones.

[@JMDILFUHUKFNWEJ]

And what it up with these hateful KR vs JP comments…totally not what they talked about in the video.

[@EpicRainbowLollipop]

I'm Japanese and I've never really lived in Japan before, but whenever I go back for a holiday I really get pissed off when I have to travel by train. There's just so many friggin trains coming to a single platform, and they're all heading to different places... It's already confusing for me but I can't imagine how hard it must be for tourists who visit Japan and don't understand Japanese

[@MizKiwii]

NYC metro is worst

[@Tourim4love]

안녕하세요! 저는 한국어 학생 입니다, 지금 한국에 있어요. you and your sweet heart video helped me alot when i was preparing to come to korea.감사합니다! I hope to meet and if possible work with you people, to help in giving others information about korean. 안녕히세요

[@MrsSesshomaru17]

How can you guys not mention Nakano Broadway?! In Japan it is like the coolest place for old and new gamers and anime lovers!!!

[@jjeon9850]

Im Korean and personally I like Japanese people, anime and some of their music, but I think the main cause of the hate is because of the refusal of Japanese politicians and nationalists to accept the wrongs of their past and glorify that past . Yes it is in the past and the current Japanese people in this generation have nothing to blame but there are the nutheads who just act so callously and that makes people's blood boil. Conclusion: a problem caused by a smaller group of people who add fuel to a fire.

[@jjeon9850]

***** My favourites: 1. Psycho Pass 2. Death-note (got kinda bad near the end) 3. Steins Gate 4. Attack on Titan All time masterpieces in the hall of glory. Haven't seen Tokyo Ghoul.

[@ZuzuWildmonkey]

thank you. your comment is right on point. we need to stop this hate.

[@jameskim5772]

becKjmndharsSlandia If only Japan stop breeding the hate with their worship of war crimes and criminals.

[@ZuzuWildmonkey]

I don't think it's necessarily a worship of war crimes, but more like the government only informing half of the truth. Like, Japanese people are not gonna say oh, what we did to Korea was good. But at the same time, the general public doesn't know about most of the crimes that were committed and therefore don't understand why some Koreans don't like them, other than just hate. Just my opinion though, I'm no expert at the topic.

[@hydein_out]

becKjmndharsSlandia i agree. In the war time. Japanese's goverment deceives their citizen and hides their brutal acts. Maybe that's the reason

[@tanyafeng0613]

I am Chinese and I am studying in the U.S now. I love Kpop thus I traveled to Korea twice and I got an internship in Japan last year and stayed there for 3 months. I got to say I love both countries. :) Yes, Korea and Japan has many different things. As for the subway, I can't agree. Japan has the most developed subway system. But, yes maybe it is too complicated & also expensive for travelers. But as you live in Japan, you will find the system is well organized and is amazingly on time! There are plenty of apps that can help you calculate how to transit from different lines and the subway can almost help you get anywhere! Japan has many cute things which are incredibly interesting and fun. Yes there are a lot of pervert there. Hmmm, Japan is so different from the other countries in the world. But I really love to visit there again! I also envy those kids who grow up in Japan. There are just soooo many fun! Japanese is more gentle and polite while Korean is more passionate, outgoing and sassy. Korean is more straight-forward. Japanese always has good manner. You will feel comfortable and welcomed anytime you are in Japan. But in Korea, you may see some uncivilized behaviors.

[@missplainjane3905]

1) Do you consider both Korea and Japan as highly developed and advanced countries ? 2) How would you personally rate Korea and Japan (from culture to technology, architecture, food, local products, scenery/landscape, standard of living/quality of life, etc.) on a scale level of 1 to 10 ? 3) What is your overall impression with Korean and Japanese people ? 4) If you have 3 words or more to describe Korea and Japan, what would it be ?

[@bensitep1078]

Hahah I couldn't agree more regarding the subway system. Half of my trip to Japan was wasted getting lost in the subway.

[@wnsgudchl4217]

Im korean,but i love japan. only the japanese politicans are wrong

[@yohji538]

wnsgud chl No you are brainwashed by Korean government and media

[@bariforever3611]

That means anti-Korea and no apology is right thing to do? Go back to 5ch wwwwww I like normal Japanese, but I hate Japanese politicians, JSDF, and right-wing members such as 5ch and Yahoo!Japan.

[@bariforever3611]

@@meteoryoyo I know Japan's formal-PM apologized. It would be nice if Japan did not say anything about it after the apology. However, Abe Shinzo said 'The apology of formal PM is such a stupid act.' He denies and accuses Japan's former prime minister of speech. In doing so, he is working for Japan's rearmament. He still has an ambition to invade neighboring countries. This is a big threat from Korea's perspective. So, Japan's PM should apologize again, due to his denial of formal PM's apology.

[@TheGlutn]

If you come back to Japan, I will personally cook you a veggie meal. I live in Yufuin, Oita prefecture (2 hour train ride from Fukuoka)

[@NaNaKiTTeNx]

+*zubeda abdi nuur* S. Korea was the first foreign rescue aid to help Japan after their disaster. They also sent food, sources for electricity and other types of relief efforts in addition to donating over $37 Million.

[@mikeb3717]

How do they say that the Japanese train system is convoluted? I came from the countryside of America, never having ridden a train the first 20 years of my life. It took 2 days to figure out the trains with minimal japanese.

[@cinamoroll5771]

There's so much hate! Seriously! I just came here to watch a video about what a couple thinks about both countries and the differences. I'm really interested in both countries. As a Japanese (so don't call me a weeboo) who has studied korean culture for five years, I know some differences exist but overal, they aren't overly different. The problem is, both countries have a bit of a pride issue. Japan has offered to help Korea one time when a large cruise ship collapsed resulting in the death of many people, but Korea refused. In Japan anyways, we actually do like Korea. Kpop is a thing there and we aren't trying to hurt them in any way. Before you disagree with that, go to Japan and see for yourself. We've forgotten about wars no seriously, anyone who disagrees with that is pretty stupid. I mean we absolutely love America and they've bombed us. You guys should know what happened to some places in Japan because of America but we've learnt to forgive them over time; like we did with every country. I believe that both countries are trying to move on so can we just stop fighting?

[@toiletpaper4624]

the comments are so fucking cringey

[@M94Otaku]

I feel like you guys are Livin' The Dream!!! Sooo jealous!!!!!! XD Also, I love Korea & Japan

[@blackwolf91000]

Hmmm very fascinating and informative; i'm really enjoying your channel :)

[@xgfreedom]

I think it was really bad idea for Simon and Martina to post a video comparing two countries that have old grudge to each other. They should not have expected both of countries extreme right wingers to be nice. I mean we humans have nasty sides.

[@ThinnkTwicce]

You guys should go to Hong Kong!!! I went once on my way to Thailand, the subway there was only one level and the shopping places were pretty~~~~

[@108mtsan]

Micah Mauderer Subway in HK is better than South Korea. Its the best in the world

[@ThinnkTwicce]

Michael Tsang It is? I didn't kow that

[@108mtsan]

Micah Mauderer It is according to many sources.

[@mimichoi1114]

i dont understand why foreigners argue about “Koreans good&bad“ or “Japans good&bad“ like they know the whole history and citizin feelings. You know nothing about living as a Korean nor Japanese. You guys might say those words so easly but as a Korean or Japanese it is affensive and heartbreaking. Even as a Korean or Japanese it is quite a heavy subject to talk about. How can you guys think and write those claims so simply?

[@chigasaki06]

Japan is AWESOME! I lived there and I loved it. I haven't been to South Korea, but I plan on visiting. As far as the subway in Japan, it has been privatized for some time now. Personally I thought it was it was easy to navigate.

[@musingsofajay387]

its very clean. though the map looks a little crazy lol

[@eadee1847]

My Asian neighbors -- forget the past and move on, please. Much love from the Philippines. :)

[@jameskim5772]

Don Allen really? forget the rapes, tortures, mass murders, cultural genocide..i can go on but the point is we should learn from these instead of going into amnesia and doing it all over.

[@makotoyamamoto1429]

James Kim that nonsense, lot of Korean are bias, over exaggerating fabricating, in modern time Japan and Korea had dispute and stuff going on but never had war with each other, although Japan annex Korea politically. during colonization time of Korea is far better condition in health food education order compare to last Korean dynasty josean, there was only 1 riot during 35year of colonization, which Korean claim that it when Japanese massacre Korean but that over exaggerating, in riot those Korean religious leaders who agitate and led riot got arrested and thousands of Korean are arrested but none of them got killed and got release, I think that there was few people died but I don't think there was massacre or tortures,if there was how come Japanese arrest lots of rioter but people who got arrested nobody got killed? and that the only one riot in 35years also during WW2 Japanese army had Korean commander, Korean minister who got prosecute to be war criminal,and over 200000 Korean man was in Japanese army,famous president of south korea park chon hee was one of them too,he was elite soldier of Japanese army,korea claim that japan made Korean women sex slave, but there is no proof of that,beside it would be very awkward, if there was why many Korean man help japan during WW2 and why if japan made Korean women sex slave why are many Korean man include Korean generals didn't do nothing about it? they are in Japanese army if they did something it would made japan lot of trouble because one of commander of Japanese army was Korean,this sex slave stuff is clearly fabrication.

[@jameskim5772]

Makoto Yamamoto good story sushi girl. theres so much proof you just dont read about them cuz you don't care.

[@hitbosify]

Don Allen Impossible. Japan had compensated a loss for the Phillippines.Cuz Phillippine-island was a battlefield in ww2.But How was Korea peninsula ? Jpn had made Korea independance of the Quin-Dynasty.And they stopped the Russian armies invasion.Korean had requested annex with Japan at that time.

[@hitbosify]

Don Allen Japan made large investment in Korea. But Japan lost in ww2. Then Korean take the Victory country side.And Japan had compensated for Korea at 1965.S.korea gov. & Korea media never reported it till 2005.Jpn don't wanna relate with Korea anymore.I see Korean look like a Beggar for Japanese.

[@ketchuppcakee4200]

For watching this video including comments I will choose Japan over any other country.

[@jadelee9376]

well on a side note, come to hong kong! i feel like its kind of a mix between the korea and the japan you described, so you guys might like it :) plus theres tons of good food from all over the world!

[@horsequeen399]

They both sound like good place to go

[@horsequeen399]

Witch one do you think I would like to go visit