MY FIRST KIMONO! KAMAKURA DAY Family Vlog eps 03

[@BubblesMcGhee]

Here is what heard from my chosen sister's tribe (Native American). If the person in the cultural "dress" is respectful of it, the "culture" is offering and the experience can spread joy, knowledge and awareness it should not be considered appropriation. It's when it becomes a Halloween costume, a joke or used to convey hate is when it's awful. BUT people can generally be awful. How wonderful that the shop took the time to understand hair types for their clients and offer service to everyone. 💓 Have SOMUCHFUN!!!!

[@LanceCorporalKitty]

Exactly that!

[@TheHoneycomb5]

Exactly Otherwise it shouldn't matter . Consider the fact countries all over the world . Literally living of our black American culture. Daily , Hair , clothes the music and the dance . And when we tried to tell them how , yes or not to do it on or teach them the right way. They get upset. And trying to flipped the script on us. It's crazy others racist towards us Black people. Yet those people literally living of our culture. That we created for us . Because nobody wants us to be involved. Especially when some of us were mixed. Or raised in that culture. We told multiple what we're not just because we're black. Lol go figure.

[@katherine4283]

Native dress is so pretty and I’m so interested in learning more I wish I knew such a place ❤

[@mariposa1933]

Well said! ❤👏🏽👏🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@Ghost-un6oe]

I'd like to add that appropriation is claiming another culture's style as your own without giving credit to it's origins.

[@christinamaxwell6860]

You all looked so beautiful in the kimonos!! Japanese people understand the difference between appropriation and appreciation which makes those kinds of experiences enjoyable. You and your family have good hearts so don't feel bad for trying it. Love you girl

[@SundaiLove]

Well said ❤

[@jackiedavis4298]

ABSOLUTELY 💯

[@Jeanniewhatnow]

Details with Douglas needs to be a permanent part of the channel!

[@janeljordan6997]

I wore kimono to my high school prom! (Sooo long ago). My boyfriend was Japanese and his mother took me to the salon to be dressed. Great memories. All y'all very kawaii!

[@screamraven]

Sundaaaiiii. I'm real life crying right now seeing you, your family, & friends being black in kimonos. It speaks to my nerdy black girl dreams that we can wear & experience things like this. Thank you so much for sharing your life & love of Japan with us.

[@SundaiLove]

So sweet 🥹 thanx for supporting and watching

[@Digitalgirl.mp3]

yaaass Douglas with the English victorian galore lmaoooo

[@lovenspired]

Aww the guy at 17:56 next to the Japanese lady in the yellow shirt was so enthusiastic to see you all gliding by in kimono! The wave of acknowledgement and her smile was so kind. You can tell the Japanese loved seeing you all positively wearing their traditional dress. Its not an every day occurrence in Japan so I would definitely break my neck to stare/wave/smile at a group of black women in kimono in Japan lol. Glad you all were out there politely representing for the culture. This was fun to watch.

[@imperialphoenix]

Your mother looked STUNNING in kimono. You all did!

[@tenzacare]

Listennnnnnnnnnnnn its the Douglas segment for me!!! I hope you're well Sundai, I pray your health is giving life like cherry blossoms!!!!!

[@Ash2theB]

I had same experience. I had work over time to go to Japan and I wanted to wear a the Graduation kimono called Hakama because I had graduated the year before from University. The girl even braided my wig so it would match the hairstyle that goes with it and literally everyone was "wow" or "nice". Japanese are okay with you wearing the kimono as long as you wear it respectfully or with intention plus I even had a Japanese lady help fix my kimono. I have a Yukata and every time I wear people think I got it imported from Japan but I bought from a Japanese shop owner hear in Little Tokyo. Kimonos are kind of like cultural exchange and renting/buying them keeps it from dying out which was huge problem sense not a lot younger generation wear them. Majority of people who wear them are foreigners surprisingly. Anyways, Sundai you need to go when your back California next year to Anime Expo at least once with your sisters.

[@mamag1rl]

It has been heartwarming to see Sundai with her family. I 💔 my Mom so much. Sundai, please hug your Mom tight for me.

[@2livefree777]

Come on Sundai you doing tha dang thang sis. I’m going to keep saying this. I’m so proud of you ♥️ Girl me and the family just left Japan. My kids grew up there and now we living in Bahrain. And it’s definitely different but it our new home.

[@SundaiLove]

Thanx love

[@vgh332]

Your mom is so cute! She is totally taking everything in. I love it.

[@C.C.8441]

I love the vibes between you all in this video. You all looked so beautiful in kimono. ❤ I saw another YTuber in Japan walking around in kimono to see what reactions she got. The Japanese people she encountered like that she was partaking in their tradition and complimented her (even older ladies). Stay blessed!

[@serena_bee]

On this weeks episode of the Black Bunch… Objective: vibes, comedy, humor, and ramen. Yippy yeah!! 🎉

[@ReigningwithJesus]

Ahhhhh !!! Everyone looked so gorgeous in their kimonos 👘🥹❤️🌸 Beautiful Princesses and Queens 👸🏽🥰✨!!! Thank you for sharing that moment with us ! 😍 I’m glad y’all had fun 😇

[@EmmeChatterton]

Asians in general are appreciative when you wear their cultural clothing or make an effort to try to understand their history better, mostly because they haven't been persecuted for it relentlessly in their home countries like say, Native Americans, so it's considered a compliment rather than appropriation. Not to mention you all looked absolutely stunning in the kimono, and the tour looked super fun, lots of great bucket list items like that rickshaw, woo!

[@Cornyco]

Loved hanging out with you and your family. Such a warm, fun and lovely bunch. Thanks for letting me tag along in this experience 💕✨

[@SundaiLove]

Thanks for coming along boo!

[@goratamaeco2406]

The relationship between yall is beautiful 😍🎉......its lovely to see. Def loving the Family vlogs❤

[@jawairianagani]

Hi Sundai! These family vlogs are amazing, and I’m dying at the Douglas narration 😂

[@hopescott2850]

Yes! 😂😂😂

[@pisteuojustbelieve]

Douglas is “LIT”👀 do they still say that ?lol

[@ADivaForLife]

This was AMAZING.. what an experience to share with family and friends 😍😍😍

[@SundaiLove]

🥹

[@tee-tee172]

Your editing skills are 🔥. Love the new series Sundai

[@d.y.e3803]

You all look great in your kimonos. Kawaii. What a fun day for you all. It's great selecting a kimono/yukata. Mine is between the two as it's of a heavy silk-like fabric and heavier than a yukata type of fabric. I selected it in the summer of 2017 in Kyoto. I walked into Daimaru department store and the ladies wrapped me up. It was great although I didn't speak Japanese and they didn't speak English. After they were finished, not only did they clap, but other sales associates from other departments walked by and also loved the look. They commented, "Kawaii". I have worn it many times as I was also in Japan in 2018 and 2019. I have also worn it to some important occasions here at home. As for the footwear, I have to wear my own footwear as I wear a U.S. size 10.5-11/ euro size 41. I wish I had bought a clip-on bow, but I actually tie the bow myself. It takes time and a lot of patience. At my hotel, I would get up an hour early to start getting ready before going down to breakfast fully dressed. I didn't wear my kimono while walking around all day outside as it was too hot. I like to go to Japan and other parts of Asia during the hot months. But, I wore it inside a lot and loved wearing it. When I was in elementary school, back in the sixties, the Japanese mothers would wear actual kimonos (silk) to school events. My neighborhood was basically African American, Japanese, and White. We were exposed to Japanese culture, food, and Buddhist temple festivals at an early age. It was like living in two different worlds. I love different ethnic styles of clothing and have worn different styles from around the world for decades. I buy the different styles either while visiting the country or from different families who have done pop-up stores here in LA.for decades. I got my beautiful Bhutanese kira and toego a good 25 years ago here in L.A. from a Bhutanese family who would fly here annually with their traditional clothing and do a pop-up store. I also have plenty of West African batik clothing, bought both here and in Ghana and also some North African clothing bought both in Tunisia and Morocco in the early 80s. There is a lot of beautiful traditional clothing out there from around the world. Go to Nextshark dot com and type in, African Artist and Japanese Designer Create Stunning Kimonos by Mixing Cultures. This creation was done back in 2017. I started to have my regular dressmaker in Bangkok make me kimono-style wear out of African fabric, but instead I had her do cheongsam style dresses out of my Vlisco cotton African batik fabric. She's been sewing for me for two decades and knows what I like. Greetings from Los Angeles.

[@doublej4184]

All of you ladies look SOOOOOOO beautiful in the kimonos!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🌹

[@Minimusje]

Hi Sundai! Wanted to let you know that you guys look amazing in kimono and please try it again. I’m Dutch and white, but I have 6 kimono ensembles that I regularly wear. They’re just so comfortable. I have asked the Japanese people in my area if what I did was okay because I was also afraid to offend people. Not a single Japanese person had something bad to say, and they were so happy that their kimono were worn again in a good way. I try to be mindful of the way they are worn and what style goes good with what, never ever will I wear one as a ‘costume’ because I love and respect the craftsmanship so much.

[@msdetra]

I dont care what it's I'm doing as soon as I get a notification of a Sundai video I'm stopping to watch. You never disappoint. Love the family!!!

[@SundaiLove]

🥹

[@dianewalker9154]

That Kimono style you picked was really beautiful. The red isn’t overwhelming. I think you picked it because of the Sakura flower design in the floral print. Sakura blossom is my favorite!

[@lslife542]

I'm loving this series!!! Your fam needs y'all own show! xoxo

[@mocochan]

You guys are having the best time in Kamakura wearing Kimono! I’m glad as a Japanese❤

[@ofeliasantoshistory]

The energy in this video is unmatched. You’re all so beautiful and inspiring ♥️😭

[@KiaNakagawa]

Omg everyone looked so good in their kimonos!!

[@shadrock3716]

I swear I was having dejavu then I realized I watched Cornyco's video of this outing! Love you both ❤

[@JAGirlNextDoor7]

I am loooooving these. Want to visit one day, until then I'll watch you 😊😊 Love from Jamaica

[@TheHoneycomb5]

Girl I'm glad you're having fun . Stop worry about what others think . Just because you're wearing a kimono. Consider the fact the whole world is basically living of our black culture. It shouldn't matter

[@georginacampbell260]

Nothing like a Sundai video! Everyone looked so beautiful in the kimonos. Nothing like great vibes, family, food, and friends!❤❤❤

[@mariposa1933]

Gorgeous ladies and what fun! ❤🎋❤🎋❤ I’m Puerto Rican and my hubby is Japanese from Bay Area. He said you guys are good. Not appropriatin’ but “APPRECIATIN” . 😂😉🥰🙌🏽🫶🏽🙌🏽🫶🏽

[@Darkqueen2012]

BIG UP Inuyasha……Sesshōmaru ❤forever. Love the Family Vlog Sundai.

[@kiarafraz]

Sundai's family is so adorable! Love that they did this and made it so beautiful! Also Corny!!

[@SundaiLove]

❤

[@fdoctor79]

When I tell you I have thoroughly enjoyed this series with Sundai, family, friends, and all the Shenanigans. 🤗 Tfs

[@naeniebugz3608]

Titling this the Black Bunch has me in stitches. Intro and outro top tier!

[@kronos1017]

"I'm only 2 minutes in... constantly rewinding your interaction with mom, y'all are hilarious...Lots of love from Guyana South America!"❤❤❤

[@drawpaintwithjariegray]

OMG…Your Mom and the Baby book. I was in tears laughing so hard 😂🤣. Love it!!!

[@lindahead914]

I have to say that I love the graphic for this series! You are so talented!!

[@SundaiLove]

Thank you so much!

[@sablgrl01]

U all look absolutely gorgeous! And all the other you tubers I follow that are in Japan have worn kimonos to see the reactions and every time they were met with positivity and kindness.. and when asked how they feel about other people wearing them they say they actually like to see people wearing them and appreciate it.

[@priscillajimenez3885]

omg 😂 we need more Douglas. Y’all look stunning!!

[@thecreatorlaurenchi]

Aww this looks so much fun! Y’all looked great in the kimonos glad you had a good time🤩

[@vicktory214]

Just when I thought the moving vlogs is my favorite series, you drop this gem! Thank you for sharing Sundai! You and your family are so beautiful and loving! New dream unlocked!

[@bigenesis]

This was by far my favorite of all! Your family was so respectful of the culture and you all looked amazing in your Kimonos! You did the Japanese proud! I just love your family!

[@thelyricshub5292]

Loving your vlogs. It must feel so amazing to host family and friends in Japan. Soo cool and so glad you tipped the tour guides 😊 they were lovely.

[@BeComingNyrell]

Sundai don't feel bad! I had no baby book, no baby pictures nothing! My brother had all of that in abundance, So growing up-when he insisted I was adopted- I believed him WELL into my 20's🤣 i love the intro btw!

[@SundaiLove]

Oh no! 😢😭

[@chloes5043]

You girls looked so damn pretty in those kimonos 🌸🌸 I've never done it before but definitely adding that to my list for the next time i'll visit ! Loving those vlogs 🧡

[@BaDazai]

24:03 Cultural appropriation is only an African American thing. Most cultures around the world are happy and proud to see other people take a keen interest and participation in their culture. I'm Southern African and we are also happy when we see foreigners participate in our culture ❤❤❤ As a black aftican girl who travels alot, I've never been to a country where the locals didnt want me to take part in their culture. I've only seen black Americans do that.

[@SundaiLove]

Literally said “ it’s NOT cultural appropriation” 😑 and it’s NOT just an African American thing but ok

[@BaDazai]

​@@SundaiLove ❤ Sorry, you might have misunderstood me. I didn't mean you called it cultural appropriation. I was talking about how you were worried the Japanese people would react negatively to you wearing a kimono as if you had done something wrong 23:54. Beacuse of this I was explaining how people around the world wouldn't think like that, you would be met with kindness like you explained at 24:03. I mentioned African Americans because they're the only exception I know of as they get mad when it comes to other people participating in their culture and they call it cultural appropriation. I've never seen other people, races or cultures do this and there's no need for you to worry of being percived negatively like you expected at 23:54. Be it Europe, Asia or Aftica, you will be positively recieved for participating in the locals culture 😊

[@3DingDongs]

@@BaDazaihey girl! i think you need to do more research on why Black people in the U.S. get “mad” at others appropriating their culture/customs…there’s a reason for it it’s not simply because they don’t want others to take part in it!

[@BaDazai]

@@3DingDongs ❤️ I'm sure there's a reason for it, I wasn't trying to put down or invalidate their reasoning for it. I was just pointing out a fact that African Americans are the only ones I've seen react negatively to outsiders taking part in their culture. There isn't a reason to feel worried about other people, races or cultures, apart from african americans, reacting negatively to taking part in their culture, especially Japanese people. They'd never react negatively towards anyone other than them wearing kimonos. I've been to many Asian, African and European countries, you can be at ease when taking part in the culture. But for African Americans, you have to be more thoughtful and generally refrain from taking part in their culture as they don't appreciate that and will get mad. There's nothing wrong with that either, it's their culture 🤗

[@Giminy]

@@BaDazai Who the hell are you to speak for Japanese people? You're not even Japanese. As someone who is ACTUALLY of Japanese heritage, many of us actually aren't keen seeing foreigners wearing our traditional garments because as Sundai has eloquently iterated, people wear them for the wrong reasons. Kimonos symbolizes our history and culture and are a remembrance of where we came from; where our ancestors came from. There are specific reasons to wear them. They're not just a fashion sense that you get to wear for internet clout. It's always the gaijin who think they are entitled to everything they see.

[@sarath7619]

OMG! These kimonos are so pretty!

[@shantawinzer1214]

Love the fun video ❤❤

[@Briannal884]

That kimono set you wore is sooo beautiful 🥺 I haven’t gotten the confidence to wear one here yet lol totally get how you feel about wearing one but every Japanese person I’ve met keeps encouraging me to try one on so I feel pressured 😂 I think they look at it a bit differently when a foreigner does it but definitely can see both sides to it.

[@eb4052]

“By the time the second come around, well hell, I’ll get around to it. I putcha name in the book!” black mamas everywhere 😂😂😂

[@carableu]

You all look beautiful in your kimonos! I love the colors everyone picked!

[@cdsmith35]

You guys looked GORGEOUS!!!! Which is why they commented!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@shevy_shev93]

This is everything. Always love to see y’all together! 🥹🥹🥹🥰

[@omgshutupvee]

Not even 2 min in and momma was on a roll 😂😂😂 I love to it!

[@kimberleyann1840]

Laughed so hard when you did the Dora the explora from the hood walk😂😂backpack backpack😂😂 loved the video🧡

[@topbb034]

You ladies look so beautiful in kimono! I like how the ladies at the kimono place are complimenting you and telling you how great you look in it!

[@nancyryan371]

Love your Mom!

[@chelseacarpenter2302]

I went to the cherry blossom garden they have at Osaka Castle when I came in March, it was warmer than normal I guess, so I got lucky and they bloomed early. Was absolutely beautiful and you can also get close to them for some amazing pictures, and smells Much love from Arizona 💜💜

[@thuythuy97]

Sundai your kimono reminds me of Sesshomaru’s outfit pattern

[@YasmeenMO]

Love the kimono on everyone

[@roamiblu1833]

I was reading your comment about wearing a Kimono. In 2019, here in Atlanta, GA, my faith had its International Convention. Several brothers and sisters attended from all over the world. A true International. We had quite a few brothers and sisters attend from Japan and a lot of the sisters gave the American sisters their Kimonos. A friend of mine got one. I think they are so beautiful. I watched a documentary about them. Beautiful. Just beautiful.🙂

[@jennyholt2184]

Sundai i so enjoyed this video your family is so cool i loved the Japanese kimonos yall looked so beautiful in them they were so pretty and Douglas did such a great job he and duchess are so precious i wish you and your sweet family lots of fun your awesome girl take care 🌸

[@xqzmeartdesign284]

So empowering and uplifting when family and your besties are near! You go Sundai Love!

[@ThalineIkapi-ig2yb]

C’est la période des examens et j’en étais un peu stressée, du coup j’ai tout fermé pour un moment , je me suis reposée et ensuite j’ai regardé cette vidéo et ça m’a fait tellement de bien , ça m’a apporté de la joie et de la paix ☺️🤍 continuez comme ça Sundai

[@mahalia5594]

Loved the vlog, especially loved seeing Corny with you.

[@theempressv438]

11:11 Rimaru!!!! I love that anime 😊

[@mieura5096]

I’m from Kamakura area and happy to see you and your family enjoying staying here❤ You all look so beautiful in the Kimono‼️

[@theblackestbeauty]

I loved this so much! I want to come visit too. Seeing y’all in a group did something to me. It made me very happy and proud.

[@Chereese97]

I so enjoyed this vlog! You all look beautiful!

[@jacquescraftyexpressions5990]

Hi! Sundai, just found your channel and absolutely love the videos. You are so real, love your personality.

[@melodiemeldrum3918]

I was cracking up at the baby book story! If it's any comfort, my baby book is also completely blank except for my name, and I was the first and only child! 😂

[@Itsa22pewpewpew]

I love your videos. Y’all look so nice in the Kimonos

[@alanachavis9]

another beautiful video, thank you for sharing ❤️😊

[@jeffsimone]

I had to pause, "it's meat that bust in your mouth"! I'm dying! Put that on the next Mood Global jacket PLEASE

[@SundaiLove]

😂

[@jamimartin381]

I’ve been on vaca and now get to catch up with Sundai videos!

[@desireebaham5381]

love this💗💗💗 Thank you for sharing your family

[@MIKEYPOOHBEARJACKSON]

Yesss payday n Sundai

[@HigherSelfVlogs]

Loving the Douglas commentary 😅😂❤️

[@DiDiKampffisch]

Your Mom is sooooooo sweeeet OMG ❤🎉

[@marbellimstorm7723]

Love this just worked at 24 hour shift and this is my get ready for bed video. Love it...❤

[@jacquescraftyexpressions5990]

All you ladies look so beautiful in the kimono’s

[@BubblesMcGhee]

You ALL ATE ❤💯!!!! You all looked amazing!!! BTW- I need to save these for work meetings. I get to enjoy your videos and annoy you with my dos centavos! I'm also very jealous of your culinary journey. If YOU had a food cooking/tasting/travel show? I bet it would be an INSTANT hit! Gordie Ramsay Who? LOL xoxoxo

[@msdyamonddiva]

You guys looks so bomb. I’m loving the family vlogs 🥰

[@jessirice3077]

Love your kimones great videos with😢 your famiky

[@queenfedorathemagnificent]

Sundai you never disappoint! Thank you so much for taking us along. You make it so interesting. The way you are with anyone you interact with is pleasant to watch. One day you'll let me hang with you; I just know it!!!! Blessings❣

[@trinajenkins8486]

Just building my Japan itinerary watching Sundai.

[@JaniceSeagraves]

That kimono is so pretty and you look so good in it.

[@sapphirestarmoonelements]

Such a vibe you ladies I love it! So freakin funny every time too! The trees and kimono gorgeous I so need to go now. awe love you love watching ❤🎉

[@Veggiegurl]

You guys are a total vibe 🎉

[@roxannemarieguerin5747]

I'm going to Japan next year (manifestation) and I would love to wear a kimono, however due to the many many things I won't do I'm reserving that for my next trip there. But you all looked so cute.

[@juiicii1]

Details with Douglas 💛 LOL LOL

[@SundaiLove]

🐭

[@SandrineJamaica]

I miss living in Japan just a weeee bit but not enough to come back so I feed that side of me with your videos

[@SundaiLove]

😂❤

[@gloriaogara]

the douglas section was unexpected but so cute and funny oml😂🤎

[@Timat94]

your videos are very relaxing and therapeutic to watch 😊