Making Japanese Friends As A Foreigner

this was easily my best day in Japan so far!
Special shoutout to ‪@GawxArt‬ for being so awesome! If you haven't seen his videos yet--what are you doing?? / @gawxart
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[@GawxArt]

Awww thank you so much for making this video and coming to the meetup. Probably my favorite day ever, will forever remember it. You’re a legend Athan!

[@AthanWright]

You're the legend!!

[@_alv_vito_]

😮

[@LostTerminalVideos]

Man, this video was my first introduction to you and your content, and the fact that you're taking time out of your day to watch Athan's video and have that meet-up with everyone when you're such a big online personality really goes to show how genuinely down to earth and nice you are. Keep up the good work!

[@913_Niyala]

This is so wholesome 😭 you have so much courage for an introvert.

[@AthanWright]

i have my moments😭

[@ttotchi]

I plan to move to Japan when I'm 18 years old, and I have been binge watching your videos and it honestly just gives me guidance and what to expect and what to do, and I'm so excited for my future to come. Thank you for these videos, you have no idea how much you inspire people.

[@nathanchow5104]

It’s nice to see you meeting new people despite being in a whole new country! If I traveled to a foreign country and wasn’t fluent in their language, I’d just hope nobody would talk to me😅

[@AthanWright]

Yeah it’s a challenge for sure! But that makes it fun :)

[@Fyre_Art]

I got so hyped when I ur new friends said Gawx in the intro!

[@AthanWright]

yeah gawx was hype

[@karolinacermakova308]

awesome video, it's nice to make friends when you're basically all on your on in a foreign country. Love it

[@AthanWright]

preciate you!

[@chiyoks]

Man this was like an anime episode with the Japanese narration! Great vlog!

[@AthanWright]

dudeee i've been waiting for this comment!!! that's exactly what i'm going for haha

[@samvertera]

you're amazing athan!! having a new life in a different country is such a huge step, we don't know what will happen and just go with the flow and ride well on it.

[@AthanWright]

thanks Sam!!

[@anthonyfreeman2147]

6:39 LOL 😂😂😂

[@AthanWright]

haha such a fun moment

[@RetroMoments]

This is some quality content! Welcome to Japan! Will be interesting to follow :D

[@arceus54321]

great video man, glad you met some nice people

[@AthanWright]

me too lol

[@kleeblume3012]

I liked this video a lot. I dont feel very comfortable in new situations and speaking with people in an other language. But after this video i got a little more confidence to try it out. 🥰

[@AthanWright]

yess I'm glad! I wanted to show in this video that it's not as intimidating as it may seem to speak a new language with others

[@alexozonoff6762]

Another awesome video, Athan!! These get better and better each time. Love to see you making friends and getting more comfortable with everything

[@AthanWright]

Yoo preciate the kind words bro🙌🏽

[@Manubombz]

Such a vibe bro so glad you're enjoying yourself! Aswell keep up your Japanese studies! 日本語の勉強頑張ってください！

[@AthanWright]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Alireza13488]

Definitely appreciating the time spent on the editing and creating this video. Looking forward to seeing you when I visit Japan

[@AthanWright]

thanks for saying that!!! this video took especially long to edit lol 15+ hours

[@dragonair3885]

Great video Athan, I felt such mutual feelings the happiness of making a Japanese friend though for me it was through online rather than offline meeting up however love to go to Japan one day and make more friends and one day meet you as well ^_^

[@AthanWright]

glad you liked it!!

[@christiansalazar107]

Awesome that you got to see your favorite KZbinr great video!^^

[@AthanWright]

it was unreal!

[@KentoGS]

I wasn't aware that Gawx was that popular :O . It is really impressive. Brooohh, really liked this episode, I am happy for you to make japanese friends because it is a challenge to do so, and also maintain.

[@AthanWright]

Ayyy I’m glad you like it

[@higon99]

I'm sure you will have some more friends in Uni. Friends might be all you need to enjoy your life XD Thank you for the wholesome content. I like you edited your video like it's in an old photo album. Such a cool way to compile your life as it goes on. I envy you that you have a lot to discover in the foreign land while you are young. So many place to go around there. Best of luck!

[@AthanWright]

Ahh thanks so much for the kind words, friends really brighten up the world!!

[@SantiskyGaming]

Just came across your channel and literally binged watched all the Japan episodes as if it was an anime 😂. Great content keep it up and good luck with the rest of your stay! Greetings from the UK

[@AthanWright]

yooo I'm so glad you said that!! that's exactly what I was hoping people would do! quick question for you, did the different vids like making it just in subtitles or the talking head trip you up? I originally wanted to make vids similar to my first 3 but then decided to experiment with different styles to get more reach.

[@SantiskyGaming]

@@AthanWright I think a combination of both styles is really good like having the narrator come here and then and you still talk as it lets you still express your personality rather than it just being narrated

[@baotranite2473]

Video is so aesthetic :0

[@AthanWright]

ahh thanks!!

[@Nunetutelulayi]

Aww im glad you made friends along the way, this was so wholesome to watch😭❤️

[@AthanWright]

ayyy thanks!! wholesome is what I was going for

[@kevinthewind]

MORE WHOLESOMENESS!!!

[@AthanWright]

haha i try

[@ritchiart]

Yooo this video was fire. Keep it up ma boi!

[@AthanWright]

thanks man! same to you as well😤

[@gabrielkim2301]

Beautiful day

[@AthanWright]

much appreciated!

[@arceus54321]

8:35 the tall white dude has his own youtube channel too documenting his study in abroad journey. i forgot the name but it showed up on my feed before

[@AthanWright]

yeah! his name is Elijah Knorpp and I had recognized him then for his vids

[@meowmeowgrl]

lol I’m pretty sure the KZbinr Elijah Knorpp accidentally cameoed in the meet up. I just went to his channel to catch up and looks like the timing of his home coming from Japan is pretty spot on. Anywho, I wanted to pop on here to say how much I love your editing style. It really does remind me of those slice of life anime that I didn’t think the could be replicated in real life.. I am slowly going through “episode by episode” and am enjoying it so far:) Looking forward to more! I’ve already subscribed too!

[@AthanWright]

lol your exactly right that was Elijah, I knew of him before coming to Japan and was great to meet him and hang out. slice of life anime is literally what I'm going for, so glad you like it!

[@RYANCHEAH]

lets goo athan!!

[@AthanWright]

yeahh!!!

[@patcantvlog]

Lets goooooo❗️

[@AthanWright]

bro fr !!!

[@usmaanilyas8639]

Bro is living a movie

[@AthanWright]

an anime specifically😤

[@anonymous12726]

Life...is simple, no? Just follow what is in my heart and go......................

[@AthanWright]

😭

[@FLRDONEARTH]

So cool how the Universe works.

[@AthanWright]

right??

[@user-td9ex7tn5d]

I hope to study abroad in Japan one day too 🙏

[@AthanWright]

you can def do it bro! it used to be nothing but a dream for me

[@yjfromjapan8387]

Bro welcome to Tokyo 🎉

[@AthanWright]

it's been fun!

[@fazeelxart]

wow haha this is such a great video!!!

[@AthanWright]

ayyy thanksss

[@fazeelxart]

love your videos man. hoping one day i can be like you and gwax haha@@AthanWright

[@SoulAlmighty1660]

also im also planning on studying abroad but do you also have time to get a side job

[@AthanWright]

yeah you def do, you just need to be smart about your time!

[@SoulAlmighty1660]

after your done with school are you planning to come back to japan to live there pernamently?

[@AthanWright]

who knows!

[@brilga-x7997]

I wish if i were there too

[@AthanWright]

haha preciate you!

[@easyart7972]

Wow brudda

[@AthanWright]

brudda!

[@The_official_jaijai]

I’m rewatching your videos with my twin brother. He’s wondering if you keep in contact with these guys still?

[@AthanWright]

yeah we stay in touch on insta!

[@arceniaacevedo2516]

I ❤❤❤

[@brittneyrobinson6358]

I hope you have an IC card by now

[@AthanWright]

haha I do lol, suica on your phone is goated

[@winterart]

Hahaha it was so cooll!!!!

[@AthanWright]

lol preciate you!

[@turnerwright]

Lol, has any influencer or online personality ever arranged a meetup before 7 AM?

[@AthanWright]

i didn't want him to be the first😅

[@lumberjackle6635]

bro came 12 hours early 😂

[@AthanWright]

broo I was way to punctual lol

[@OxaneAlexandroff]

Such a pleasant memory to see again, thanks for this video and have great time in Japan🫶🏻

[@AthanWright]

ayy preciate you!!