Inside Japan’s Chicano Subculture | NYT

When I heard Chicano culture had spread to Japan, I wanted to see it for myself. Who knew the culture I grew up with had a home so far from California? I met with stars Junichi Shimodaira, Mona “Sad Girl” and Night tha Funksta.
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[@recklesslyarrogant7242]

This is funny because in Mexico there’s kids running around with anime and Japanese gear and style. People are wild.

[@victorsr6708]

Recklessly Arrogant you are correct, we are a trip. I believe it’s due to the “grass is always greener” with us and that’s not always a bad thing. If you think about it in this case the world get a little smaller by appreciating other cultures.

[@barneymiller7894]

It is funny. Car culture is a great example. Import car guys in the US are always hunting rare JDM (japanese domestic market) parts both OEM & aftermarket that weren't available for sale here. The opposite has become true in Japan, they started importing USDM parts to emulate the style of the American released models! Also a side note but did you know Lexus, Infiniti, and Acura do not exist in Japan. They are Toyota, Nissan, and Honda respectively. They only exist because in the 90s Japanese manufacturers didn't believe they could sell luxury cars under their own marquees here in north America. I've had a few people get outstandingly offended when I told them they're Lexus or Infiniti was actually a rebadged Toyota or Nissan! 🤣

[@barneymiller7894]

@Kush & Hennessy Theres also villages full of genetically Roman people in China.

[@thibagger8174]

@Kush & Hennessy if your talking about south america ... 2nd largest Japanese population in Brazil

[@jbpiano5313]

Dragon ball es sagrado en mexico y también hay gente de Arabia

[@Skims19]

At first I’ll admit it was weird seeing Japanese people trying to act like what I grew up around being a Mexican in Chicago, but then I remember kinda being a weeb, liking anime, Japanese food etc. and I realized it’s okay to share cultures and I shouldn’t be a hypocrite

[@cbgee5476]

Nerd

[@quandisimofantastico9057]

Weebs in Chicago? Now I’ve seen it all

[@musikkritik6316]

Maybe both chicanos and weebs are hypocrites

[@nikitaw1982]

Cultural appropriation is such a stupid concept. It would mean ur not allowed to speak English unless ur British. Same for using computers or the s bend toilet.

[@imDezrt]

Certain people will try to stop any cultural interchange from happening because cultural and racial division is how you control populations (people are too busy having petty arguments to focus on the real issues). Therefore, they try to change the optics of appropriation into something 'bad' even though it's just mutual appreciation of different cultures. Appropriation is good, caricature not so much. There's some nuance to it but there's a distinct difference.

[@elconejito99]

This ain't culture appropriation. It's APPRECIATION, they educate, they respect and they know the roots. This is awesome

[@gomlbondoc]

That goes for anything. Stop the segregation of people

[@ClarkKent-tg6ls]

No it's not 😂

[@xoticzlol4799]

​@@ClarkKent-tg6ls it is

[@DA-wg5cz]

@@ClarkKent-tg6lsnah i prefer japanese people rather than USA rednecks.

[@usualdosage7287]

​@@ClarkKent-tg6ls hey what about all the mexicans appropriating anime

[@originalrecipe7988]

As a Chicano, I think this is nice! I see this more as appreciation than anything else. They have the Mexico flag, so they know, and are aware ,of where this all stemmed from and aren't trying to pass it off as their own like others so blatantly do. Besides, learning about other cultures is a good way to keep your mind open and helps you learn more things.

[@jag5014]

Yeah, in the US many people outside of the West Coast associate low riding with 90s gangsta rap and mistakenly believe it originated with the African American community. At least these Japanese people are aware of the roots.

[@Ria-sd2ex]

@@jag5014 African Americans are very aware of that. Y'all just immediately hate us.

[@j4m3sii]

black people in america will say that you’re still culturally appropriating 😅

[@sdawg4719]

@@j4m3sii Black people know the difference between appreciation and appropriation. We’re not dumb… glad to know we’re living in your mind rent free though

[@j4m3sii]

@@sdawg4719 ahhhhh you’re enraged 😂

[@jennifersalas9202]

I think Hispanics are the only ones who don’t get offended by this “culture appropriation” I’m actually flattered that they love our culture that much

[@elmoreno9156]

There's no Hispanic culture and if it existed it wouldn't look like this American made bs.

[@rainydayinparis]

Were showing love not tearing it down 💋

[@mhgr129]

El Moreno um hispanics do have culture

[@Luna-ry8lv]

Indians don't get offended by cultural appropriation either. I feel only whites believe in this concept

[@Lobo_Loco1]

What makes the Latino and Mexican people so beautiful is that we are not just one color. We are white, we are brown, we're black. We come in all forms and colors unlike any other race on the planet which makes us unique and that's why most Latinos won't hate on other cultures unlike most cultures we know.

[@danieldelgado8839]

Japanese chicanos be like “Arigato Vato”

[@RastasNevaDie]

Daniel Delgado 😂😂😂 stupid lol

[@johig4378]

Hey dude, did you see the Viva la Raza dictum written in Japanese? It looks cool.

[@digital_mixtape]

🤣

[@p4nduh_584]

😂 bruuuh 👌

[@davidbolha]

😂😂😂 Then harakiri happens.

[@nenepeace]

I’m literally half Japanese and Mexican from southern California and have family in Japan, so this is actually really cool to see!

[@julianas.3352]

Me too! Half mex from my mom's side and half Japanese from my dad's side living in So. Cal too! xD

[@ktgwejp]

Me too! And in socal!

[@Wildheart4331]

Mexicans and Asians unite ❤️‍🔥

[@DeepThinker_6597]

You mean your Japanese AND Mexican? Because they're not races, Japanese is a ethnicity/nationality and Mexican is a nationality

[@Nightowl7982]

Are you single??😎

[@xaviermillan574]

As a Mexican, who grew up always ashamed of my background and culture, this makes me so happy to the point I almost cried. To hear someone say they feel saved by something I tried so hard to cover up.. I feel strangely comforted. I don't find this offensive at all. This is beautiful.

[@Luboman411]

That is beautiful. This is why we need to be a little looser with this "cultural appropriation" nonsense. Let people take up a culture that makes them "feel saved." A bit of freedom is all we're asking for (and I'm a liberal).

[@poo81]

Lovely comment

[@TehZeuz]

Dont ever be ashamed of who you are. We are all people and we are all different. The world would be a boring place if everyone looked the same and liked the same stuff. Stay you

[@Joshtherealdeal]

Rap / Hip hop is black American culture. In other words Mexicans express their culture through black music. It all comes from the black man at the end of the day.

[@launcherx2044]

@@Joshtherealdeal just let them have this one

[@marigarcia2642]

love the way she did her eyes

[@majikmike]

Take note!! The difference in their appropriation is: 1) Acknowledging that it is CHICANO culture (not Japanese) 2) NOT lying claiming they invented it and are the best at it

[@LadyPinkster]

Yes thank you! I'm not a Mexican American or someone who grew up in the Chicano culture I just like seeing that part of american culture. Anyway the tips you proved are helpful to anyone with anyone's culture too. I'm a black America btw, and I can help people understand how to appreciate my culture and others. Thank you again 😊

[@llamadasinrespuesta4631]

"muh white people bad Japanese good cultural apropiation everywhere"

[@anthonyc2663]

@@DaddyGoogoo you... Youve heard of the american "wild west" right? Cattel ranching was not exclusive to mexico. We both did "cowboy/vaqueros" ranching simultaniously. Nobody stole anything from anybody else.

[@_blank-_]

@@DaddyGoogoo But all cultures absorb parts of other cultures (language, fashion, food, music, religion) and most people eventually forget the real origin. It's a natural process, it happens everywhere and at anytime. I don't get this "cultural appropriation" outrage at all. It's like copyrighting history, it doesn't make any sense to me.

[@treacherousjslither6920]

@@DaddyGoogoo Respect

[@thepaper888]

As a Mexican who always loved Japanese culture this make me love it that much more.

[@aiiirei960]

Cringe

[@thepaper888]

He he he

[@Bully_who_made_goblin_Jr_cry]

Not cringe

[@ricardorascon88]

Mexican here as well! I'm going to Japan this year for a lowrider carshow with my dad's car club ! First time going to Japan too 🎉🎉🎉

[@thepaper888]

@@ricardorascon88 pretty awesome

[@kathypear2540]

One of my friends who traveled to Japan once told me in Japan, they highly respect everything. You can tell even by just the detail they put into packaging their items to even the snacks or like things in their bakery. Packaged with so much care and love, you can tell how much they appreciate and respect the chicano culture. Very cool documentary capturing all this

[@ricardorascon88]

Yes my lowrider club was invited out there for a car show this winter 🎉🤪I'm a Mexican born in the US so I'm super excited to see another culture experiencing it through anime cartoons wasn't enough for me 😂

[@briannarain6944]

As a hispanic, I don’t find this offensive at all. I think this is great that our culture is appreciated!

[@Funkyouropinion]

Y WOULD IT BE OFFENSIVE IT ONLY BE OFFENSIVE IF THEY MADE FUN OFF IT LIKE YG, BLUE FACE, OR AMJAY BUT THEY TRULY LOVE IT

[@Mia-eq1xd]

@@Funkyouropinion I- why you yelling? 💀

[@Funkyouropinion]

xoxo Mia xoxo I TYPE & WRITE IN ALL CAPS LOL 🤷🏽‍♂️ IDK Y

[@wlliamp4382]

As a Mexican you mean*

[@warloshernandez]

@@wlliamp4382 As chicana you mean

[@ihop2001]

THANK YOU to the artist who draws about the side of Chicano culture that the media doesn't represent. THIS is culture appreciation.

[@RoxieMarquez_marroxeli]

I really felt the positive vibes from dude's artwork.

[@Lemon-rk9hq]

DonutKillAnthony Mexican culture is better Chicano culture is garbage

[@unknownn1073]

Was amazing.

[@exglued2394]

Lemon26 shutup bruh just enjoy the video

[@raymiller1753]

As someone who grew up in LA, I would love to go to Japan and see this. I love the idea of sharing cultures and it would be interesting to see what kind of flavor they might have added to it. I don't see it as appropriation. The saying "Mimicry is the sincerest form of flattery" comes to mind when I see it. They clearly admire Chicano culture and try their best to emulate it.

[@rusty7984]

Currently on deployment to Japan and it was interesting seeing 3 Japanese dudes dressed up like Cholos.

[@ricardorascon88]

​@rusty7984 you a marine I'm guessing my friend was deployed there as well

[@ricardorascon88]

Im going to go to Japan this year to experience the lowrider scene at this car show this upcoming winter 🎉my lowrider club was invited over there to experience it ! Absolutely love Japanese culture

[@califxraised]

As a chicana, I’m not even mad atleast they know the history and background behind it & it shows how appreciative they are abt our culture

[@foreverflores0725]

I’m Hispanic and Idc if my Japanese brothers and sisters want to do this. In fact, I take it as a compliment . We should all just love and appreciate one another .

[@user-vc8sn6jp3r]

Omar 123 ur cute too, can I have yo Instagram?

[@Omar-if1cu]

Cole Sprouse Yea i know, something about that letter “O”right? Lol

[@user-em4dh6eg1j]

your hispanic but are u mexican tho ? 😭

[@hdrjunkie]

Just don’t get dreadlocks or you’ll be in big trouble! Lol... and NEVER for gods sake, EVER dress up as an American Indian for any reason whatsoever!!

[@archetypealch3my290]

This only applies to chicanos not all Hispanics

[@robertg6339]

It's crazy because here at home people see our outer appearance and think the lowest of us. But these beautiful people can see the best in us all the way from over there in Japan, so much so that they even want to imitate us. What a compliment to us and our culture. Your guys' ability to look past the surface of a human being and find the best in them makes you the real prize, not us.

[@SoCalburro]

It's the attitude, mentality, outlook, mannerisms, language, etc. that goes with the style that is more frowned upon. That goes for all groups.

[@robertg6339]

@@SoCalburro so... the whole thing then. . Which is exactly all the things they see and adopted.

[@xoxoso295]

I was thinkin the same thing! Its cultural appreciation not appropriation. I mean you probably know this already but to those who don't a lot of ignorant people label all latin americans as 'Mexicans' (as if that's the only country south of the border.) and we all get labeled as "border hoping, job stealing, gang members, criminals" and overall just treated as if were uneducated, speaking from personal experience as a chicana and the way I've seen my family members and friends get treat by non hispanics yelling "go back to your country" and all the other horrible things they do and say about us. My point is It's beautiful thing to see how those in the video celebrated and see the beauty of chicano culture while oftern times here in the U.S it's frowned upon.

[@SOSOLRAK]

@@SoCalburro you’re white + balding + L

[@freshavocado4755]

Cause y’all murder our people and ruin the communities.

[@zombie7232]

It’s a beautiful thing to see, in the times where people are quick to rush into thinking something is offensive because one does not come from said culture, seeing something like this is amazing. As a Mexican seeing people appreciate what the culture is and having respect for it means a lot because they take time to appreciate it and educate themselves on stuff that an ordinary person might not even bother to look into. All of them have a spot at the cook out. Much love from Texas 🙏🇲🇽🇯🇵

[@necrosterias]

me encantan, son increíbles, es un honor para mí como mexicana nacida y que vive en méxico; de padre chicano ver esto, no es apropiación, es una maravilla y una muestra de respeto increíble a nuestro país y comunidad. ❤

[@S.A.N.503]

This doesn't look like "cultural appropriation" to me. This looks more like cultural appreciation instead. With the internet and the various ways to travel so easy around our planet, it's not really a surprise to me that we see people loving different cultures they weren't technically raised in, and feeling a connection to it, and choosing to live their life that way. We all share this planet together.

[@centralintelligenceagency9082]

No such thing as cultural appropriation. It’s just a divide and conquer technique

[@wheresmyrooptoff4056]

belieiving in cultural appropriation in the first place is a mistake

[@toontrooper4103]

I'd say cultural appropriation is either using something in a way it wasn't meant to be used. Like if someone not apart of a religion were to wear something meant to be sacred just cause it looks cool, then that's appropriation. Now whatever you think is a appropriate reaction to it is what you think. This is just how I see it.

[@S.A.N.503]

@@JibberJabJones I agree 💯

[@Shanti09789]

I have a problem with the idea of "appropriation" when the reason anyone is exposed to another culture these days is when it is SOLD through music, movies, fashion... If you are SELLING your culture, you can't complain about "appropriation"...

[@Johan-kl9lk]

I don’t care what anyone say as soon as you got a “Virgencita” blanket you part of the block

[@thewitchwannabe5116]

Don’t forget the tiger blanket that one’s essential

[@p6re]

My pops do be wearing them guaraches doe😳🔥

[@extraterrestrial3509]

Don't forget about the calendar from the market with pictures of La Virgen.

[@miauthe1]

Dont forget those glass bowls

[@sternnetwork7219]

Bunch of BS

[@goobiethegreat_2484]

As a Mexican American I love that Japan is merging my beloved culture with their beloved culture. I’ve always been fascinated with Japan’s car culture and the whole style of the 90s Japanese culture really made me appreciate japan so much. And now my culture is becoming a huge influence for them and I love it a lot. Keep doing what your doing Japan. Much love from the 3rd generation starting from Durango, Mexico

[@alansands256]

Would be ok with white people doing it?

[@moresnare]

The blending of different cultures is a beautiful thing. : )

[@getchills9550]

A a Mexican (well, Mexican-American) I fvckin love this. I love it when cultures merge together in appreciation and create something new or adopt it. Personally, I LOVE Japanese culture, I find it so fun that Japanese people are also interested in my culture. Thank you!

[@qi6303]

How can one be Mexican American

[@getchills9550]

@@qi6303 My father is from Mexico and I was born in America (:

[@iseytheteethsnake6290]

@@getchills9550 EVERY MEXICAN IS AMERICAN! no one in mexico thinks that American is a u.s thing! It's ALL from Canada to Argentina and everything in between is america! But trumpists and others in u.s. want to call themselves American to disprove the fact that America is a continent and not just a country!

[@arleybarrios2233]

@@qi6303 Dual citizenship or having mexican parents

[@PROUDxRUSHxDENIER]

They respect the chicano culture like we respect the weeb culture. Win win. If we were black there be riots and talks of looks but not the struggle. We forget that japans counts as an ancient civilisation thats been around longer then america and mexico.

[@shizzagna1193]

lol a Virgen of Guadalupe in Japan, I never imagined that could happen

[@aileraguilar3976]

Facts

[@isai76]

The calavera version of La Virgen at that.

[@isai76]

@@alchemistsanonymous6558 How dare you 'uh actually' me.

[@StevenSanchezWelding]

Hugh Manatee madara is that you? Lol.

[@rumblefish9]

CC Unless of course they are catholics living in Japan.

[@CarlosLopez-fh3el]

I love this vid! thanks for sharing what is happening in other sides of the world!

[@d.munoz414]

Im full Mexican and I'm here to say that i love y'all representing our culture..I've always ALWAYS wanted to visit Japan..this would just make me want to go even more 💯

[@ricardorascon88]

Same I'm Mexican too and my lowrider club was invited out there for a winter car show just 2 days ago in April 2024 🙃 🎉so I'm going to Japan this winter to experience the Chicano culture in Japan! Plus the regular Japanese culture 🙏🏽

[@kitcattovar3856]

Honestly y'all are invited to the Asada. I feel my culture being respected and embraced in the most incredible way. Thank you Japan

[@pauljefferson9538]

Chicanos are just copying the blacks culture. Lmao

[@sickfoo5506]

@@pauljefferson9538 nice try troll go back to your cave

[@CarlosReyes-lw7qi]

Paul Jefferson lmao chicanos did this before blacks do your research kid

[@tokka7954]

@@pauljefferson9538 our cultures are just similar that's it

[@RyderGroveSt]

Paul Jefferson Don’t do that, we respect each other’s cultures down here in southern Cali

[@dalecabal80869]

It’s funny cuz I know hella chicanos that drive Hondas and love Dragon Ball Z lol 😂

[@tiny2315]

Kev KK Last time I checked dressing/emulating a country’s culture doesn’t mean you want to _be_ from that country. It’s more of a “this looks so cool!” thing. I doubt these japanese people “want to be mexican” or something.

[@robertortega8448]

Guilty

[@t.i.m.g90]

I think im turning Japanese I think im turning Japanese I really think so

[@hastylejedikiller9707]

Kev KK me too lmao

[@chrisskull7882]

Cheese I dress like a 70s rocker With the leather jacket and all

[@leonelmartinez4135]

I was blessed to go to Japan while in the NAVY. I will not forget the love and respect I got from the Japanese people. Not once did i feel racism or discrimination. The total opposite. Much love and respect to the Japanese people

[@gasondeck509onig2]

As a mexican this makes me proud. I love the Japanese

[@senorandrade7568]

I’m surprised Japanese people don’t like foreign people

[@CesarGarcia-wz3od]

Same , I love the fashion over there

[@RandomSkyeRoses]

Have you ever watched anime?

[@jhustinhuerta1767]

@@RandomSkyeRoses no stfu

[@lucascoval828]

@@senorandrade7568 Why would they?

[@Acer-dh6qm]

The Japanese probably looked at you and said “you ain’t no vato loco”

[@markjameswolf5694]

Popeye Savedra blood in blood out.

[@Ceestyle211]

Lmao

[@Ms.eve818]

😂

[@pdswrld5200]

😂😂😂 They cool tho I'm mexican n have plenty of asians friends Phillipines Japanese Vietnamese exc They nice ppl✌

[@sickfoo5506]

La vida es un riesgo carnal

[@beartrona6621]

The Japanese have always taken immersing themselves in western culture to an extreme. There are communities in Japan that dress in 1940s workwear, military, western, along with 80s and 90s skate culture and most importantly hip hop. They have a deep appreciation and show deep respect to the cultures they love.

[@alansands256]

Do you think it's OK when white people in America do it?

[@abhamyy9822]

I love this and always show this video to friends when it pops up in a conversation. It genuinely makes me happy to see people from other cultures take an interest in mine and APPRECIATE it this much. They know where it is from, they know how to do it correctly, and they look good while doing it! Makes me a little more proud to be who I am

[@alansands256]

Would you be ok with white people doing it?

[@iamrockness]

As a Mexican American, it's very fascinating to see this respect for Chicano culture. I for one feel kind of flattered that our counterculture is popular. As an open minded person, I don't think they're "appropriating" my culture, but rather spreading it and respecting it. Really cool!!

[@jasonpeng5798]

It's like how people of every race like dbz and every kid has liked Pokemon once no matter if they Japanese or not

[@sithdestroya]

Good on you brother! This 'appropriating' nonsense is just becoming a nonsensical buzzword. These people like the culture and , thereby, respect it. Wonderful to see so many like minded / level headed people in the comments

[@kenS87]

Only appropriating if they don't give a shout out to the OGs.

[@Papagiorgio153]

@@kenS87 or they're white

[@montrealrappersarealltrash4288]

some mexican do martial arts that is invention of japan so same thing with the chicano.

[@mariabreniz1066]

I'm a chicana and I appreciate that they appreciate it, and it's not like they're wearing it as a costume, that's where I would consider it being cultural appropriation.

[@erikahernandez8745]

I agree

[@february6]

exactly

[@Xanthelee23]

The Chican@ strugle is often revolving identity questions about belonging to one or the other ends of the spectrum, American or Mexican, but growing up with a Chican@ mom in the RGV I come to realize that our cultural existence is not strictly dichotomous and I think the cultural duality is the appeal in Japan..its the Japan culture "and" theChican@ influences.

[@kiaa.1056]

LMAO

[@legalizemurder1]

Maria Breniz 💯

[@Kevinschart]

almost 20 years ago I read an article like this about how hip hop culture was being adopted in Japan. They talked about how hungry young Japanese were to break out of the traditional culture to explore new ideas and new ways to express themselves. Kind of cool to see the influence of another subculture having a similar impact.

[@marianelavega453]

Love it wish there was more

[@SlickVic69420]

Growing up around this culture , we always had that one Asian friend we called chino. If you’re Chicano , you get this.

[@Chino-SEDTX]

Or a Hispanic with the name Chino.

[@Captainkingcaca192]

Dont matter if you Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian you still a chino to a Chicano in LA! LOL

[@bzuku9554]

that's weird. usually when people call me Chino it's usually an insulting and condescending way

[@enriquegarcia9079]

Or Mexican too

[@valloyola]

Oh, so that’s why my Mexican homies growing up kept calling me chino

[@estrellarayae5207]

its not culture appropriation, its culture appreciation. Much Love❤

[@odeed]

Perfectly said.

[@losbrooklyn8861]

Best comment 💚

[@8bitbeatbox]

minyoongigenious jjangjangmanpoongpoong cultural appreciation! Thats the concept, well said!

[@horyshitu5120]

But if they were white, you would say it is cultural appropriation so🤷

[@micabanks6329]

Obviously....Big difference...hard to explain to many

[@loveyourself9017]

Interesting video.. .and awesome cinematography

[@drumsmith215]

Wow, this was interesting and pretty cool!

[@YourKingJust]

As a Hispanic and Chicano I can tell y’all real Mexicans don’t find offense to this. We love sharing our culture, food, art, style, fashion, and most importantly our love. Much respect and love to my Asian community 🤙🏾

[@victorramz3652]

Es cierto, no me ofende soy de California pero no esta a la altura de la corriente original este es imitación y no lo puedes negar, en L.A esto es cosa seria no un paseo a un museo, entra al barrio equivocado y no sales

[@centinelaenguardiaeloriginal]

@@victorramz3652 No mms no pasa nada, my family was always moving, I've been to all the major cities in California walking through all the Mexican neighborhoods since I was a mocosillo y nunca he tenido pedos. It's all in the attitude, respeta y serás respetado.

[@Xscor98300]

Exactally bro

[@xtyiu2017]

Bro is saying we as if he was mexican instead of chicano

[@Xscor98300]

@@xtyiu2017 chicano is mexican born in america

[@AdrianMendoza23]

I'm Mexican American and I think this is...interesting, fascinating, and a little crazy. I'm surprised how good they got the 'look' right. I'm not offended that they are attracted to a latino subculture.

[@AdrianMendoza23]

@Rosendo Martinez what do u mean?

[@dustin3596]

why would you be offended?

[@AdrianMendoza23]

@@dustin3596 i'm not

[@dustin3596]

@@AdrianMendoza23 why did you have to establish that you were not offended?

[@AdrianMendoza23]

@@dustin3596 there are some comments below that are offended. Also, the video questions these Japanese appropriating chicano culture, copying it but not fully understanding it. The video of course depicts these individuals seeing the chicano lowrider subculture three dimensionally.

[@monicawilcox5994]

WOW! This was very enlightening, as well as a positive sign of hope towards cultural diversity and growth. Thank you for sharing this.

[@dilliondouglas412]

Very cool and interesting!

[@user-lh2hx5xf4e]

Mexico and Japan have another thing in common, they're the hardest working countries in the world according to many studies.

[@ketshuuup4783]

Thats true bro. U spkn facts

[@kilokortez]

Japan honors us Cholos it shows appreciation not disrespect . this dude that made the interview was not from the streets and has zero zero to say about us "he disrespected our lifestyle by pretending he had some say in the matter even Mexican people dislike us only those of us chicanos with families and any one any race including Japanese that grew up with us and know about us . i love that they did there homwork and really got the good things and didnt put the bad things about our lifestyle on blast ....Japan We Love You Sincerely: Kilo V.N.E

[@MrAssassinscreed2fan]

what studies

[@user-lh2hx5xf4e]

@@MrAssassinscreed2fan Sorry, Japan WAS along with Mexico the country that worked the longest hours in the 80s 90s and until 2012 it seems, but because of Karoshi and many other issues they had to reduce the number of hours, productivity is another thing altogether, it seems that Japan is extremely productive in some companies but in others extremely under productive. Mexico is still up there though. There are more sources by the way. money.cnn.com/gallery/news/economy/2013/07/16/10-hardest-working-countries/9.html www.valuewalk.com/2019/01/top-10-hardest-working-countries-oecd/ www.theladders.com/career-advice/these-are-the-countries-and-cities-with-the-most-annual-and-weekly-working-hours

[@user-lh2hx5xf4e]

@@MrAssassinscreed2fan There's this too: www.theguardian.com/cities/2019/sep/20/which-is-the-worlds-hardest-working-city

[@e32b61]

There needs to be a student exchange program for Chicanos. Tons of them are obsessed with Japanese culture, too.

[@nate370]

Make one my dude :)

[@e32b61]

@@nate370 That would be kidnapping and human smuggling on my part. But if you know a guy...

[@OscarTheSage]

Foo I'd be the first to sign up!

[@gintasticllc7563]

To the OP: The Korean wave is big in Mexico too

[@nycra4179]

I've loved their culture since I was about 13 and almost took a japanese class but I had to take spanish instead, which I already knew being mexican

[@thecorndogwalker1]

This is cultural appreciation at its finest.. beautiful vid

[@lexykoots]

This is dope ❤️

[@DrAdnan]

They have a subculture for everything

[@johnnyfives5416]

I know like jrpg games and fantasy anime or pretty much all of anime heavily influenced by the west. Edit: for example medieval fantasy and western cowboys like cowboy bebop and trigun as well as vampires.

[@mentoshoarder5175]

Most first worlds have a subculture for "everything". Particularly when you've got a population of 100 million+. Just look at America.

[@r7blue]

Mr. Smith let me know if you find the answer.... uh i have a friend who wants to know too...

[@eon001]

@@mentoshoarder5175 Yea in Uganda they have a heavy metal sub culture.

[@mikicerise6250]

Western games and cartoons are also heavily influenced by Japanese styles now.

[@Brianopolis]

This just shows how people in the world are longing to connect with those who are different from them. I'm neither Japanese nor Chicano, but I find this beautiful.

[@autumnhomer9786]

🎀This was so beautifully said.🎀

[@bobpope3656]

Or that people hate their own culture

[@Firu_firulais466]

@cablecow15 Tbh there is no meaning nor hurtful ness when dressing as an ‘estadounidense’ because there is no meaning behind it, just fashion, which is why everyone dresses up like these mumble- rappers or anime etc. Chicano clothing isn’t to look badass (kinda) but to differentiate us from them, our white oppressors. Only some other people can feel the meaning behind DGA’s paintings, because they can relate to an extent. You don’t see me crying every time I see Black Art, can’t relate- it’s targeted to a specific audience. I hate my wording, starting to talk like them hipsters, if you know what I mean😂😂😂

[@julial.r.5383]

Yes! Me too.

[@mannypistolas9622]

Awesome way of looking at things, beautiful.

[@chrisoneal102]

It’s crazy how much Japanese culture has changed my views on many things and has helped me mentally find myself ,glad to see to everyone embracing cultures .

[@DiaDeLaDead]

This makes sense why Ohtani and Yamamoto signed with the Dodgers .

[@alondramarierose7351]

The fact that they are embracing and learning about the culture just like makes me happy... that they aren’t just taking stuff and changing it.

[@mikegarcia1438]

Facts

[@_OscarIvan]

Stfu

[@alansands256]

But what if they do change it and add their own Japanese spin on it? Would that be a bad thing?

[@bforce909]

As a Mexcian, I really don't care about cultural appropriation. and think culture is a beautiful thing that should be shared, and I think it's very cool some Japanese people really are into our culture because I admire a lot of things from Japanese culture, so I think it's great they like certain things from our culture as well.

[@jrs3448]

Same! as long as they respect it or like it it's fine with me

[@hbk4life]

Great perspective, brother. If only more people saw it your way.. much love from Romania

[@therealjamesthadj]

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[@seghhsa1638]

Culture should be preserved by its own people

[@radbunnie2297]

Agree

[@mariamejia936]

can we take a second to appreciate the art though? it's really nice and shows a family together in a group photo

[@earth2becky]

I love the appreciation of other cultures. Inspiring and trading ideas and styles has been going on for millennia. It’s not new. It’s how creativity grows.

[@pumpkinjellyfish]

Personally as long as they aren’t being disrespectful to the culture they want to dress like I don’t mind, I take it as a compliment. Edit: plus some people legit find more comfort and acceptance in other cultures than their own.

[@addylove9703]

RIGHT!!!!

[@SpacemonkeySTI]

in a way being on the other side of the world, they're able to remove the negative things out of the chicano and hip hop culture and only spread what's positive. If we look at it with the appropriate lens, we can actually grow ourselves here in the US.

[@20013mimi]

Your comment is so beautiful, I feel the same way!😊

[@Mario-xh1lq]

Princessxleia I agree, Chicano culture is Awesome!

[@sayjaibao01188]

In this case it is cultural appreciation. They dont claim the culture as their own, rather they admire the culture.

[@c.r.bouton1842]

I ain't Japanese or Hispanic, but I really think that this mutual exchange and appreciation between these two cultures is so fascinating! It's great seeing people get along like this!

[@thiccfriedokra9189]

Japanese deeply admire hispanic culture....that part i know from living in tokyo..

[@gusparra4037]

@@thiccfriedokra9189 heck yea 💪🏽

[@dov666]

@Lykn Del Toro why u gotta hate on the mane he can talk all he wants lmao

[@Breh3543]

Lykn Del Toro don’t be rude he just saying how we both get along and appreciate eachother cultures

[@tN_Disparity]

@Lykn Del Toro no empiezas con esas mamadas. Ve y compra te un abrazó por se nota que lo necesitas

[@indigoxalis]

With technology becoming more and more advanced, the world is becoming smaller and smaller. I think it's fantastic that people are sharing and appreciating each other's cultures.

[@adrianaceja9714]

I love this❤

[@gorillaump5869]

When people half way around the world have more respect for Hispanic culture than Americans in America...WTF???

[@alien8th659]

Gorilla UMP we should all move over there 😂

[@blvxkgxldimperialinc]

Same for African American

[@manuelpalmeira7278]

I'm from the UK and I love Hispanic and Chicano culture.

[@methatguy5996]

If white people in America did anything remotely close to this you would all riot and scream appropriation.

[@moro1112]

me thatguy I know plenty of white guys here In “el chuco” El Paso, Texas who own low riders, and dress like cholos. They have been embraced into the culture because of their love and respect . Then again white people in El Paso are the minority. The Military brings in a lot of good people from all over the country. I look at the heart of an individual, if they are good people I could careless what color they are. If you treat people with respect and stand by your word, and can eat menudo on Sunday! Your good in my book!

[@liaminelli9085]

That’s pretty cool. Not gonna lie there’s a lot of Japanese people who could really pass as Chicano anyway

[@anneperkins85]

Yes, the Japanese people in this video look like all my relatives on my dad's side of our Mexican family. much of my dad's side looks asian. My sister's nickname when she was a kid was "China doll," because of her almond eyes. Her daughter is a miniature replica of her.

[@LCP_452]

Lmao, that girl looks almost exactly like my oldest sister, in her younger days. I almost denied she was Japanese lolol

[@davidmunoz2357]

Burbank primero gang has japanese members

[@Jules-nt5gs]

LIA MINELLI true. It’s because of our Aztec ancestry

[@zorronegro229]

So so true.

[@sabzdaceriez1404]

I’m headed out there and looking forward to see what this will be like.

[@marshallhughg]

Great closing statement 💯

[@timothywillis8883]

Fascinating video! Thanks!

[@AMM0beatz]

When Japanese gets passionate about something they take it in a different level

[@benjaminzepeda3703]

I know Just look at Pearl Harbor🤨

[@AMM0beatz]

@@benjaminzepeda3703 Nah, I think Americans takes the trophy when it come to that type of dedication, they still do it to this day.

[@npnammopie1182]

When Americans eat something they get fat 😂😟🤨

[@cozy6308]

@@AMM0beatz Id rather be with the americans than WW2 japan

[@npnammopie1182]

@@Jess-737 Um? There’s no such thing of being racist to Americans and I was making a joke🙁

[@missnperfection9830]

I think Japan is attracted to every subculture to be honest!

[@krisklev]

Love it Cultural appropriation...so what? So what indeed lol

[@eprahs1]

@68Camaro RS/SS how do you dress up, and live as Asians?

[@mxcherryblue5943]

Is there a Nazi subculture?

[@countdankula6740]

And at the same time being very xenophobic

[@pincmin]

the difference is that americans feel so superior that they think they would offend other cultures by adopting their styles. Tell me about something more offensive than that thought. @@krisklev

[@bonwatcher]

Respect to the artist Night the Funksta to take the best of what Chicanos have to offer in love of family and community and incorporate that into his art. ✊

[@miud2201]

as a chicana i’m so happy that a culture that i find so interesting and beautiful also finds my culture interesting and beautiful

[@marcosgarcia8429]

Much love to Japan🇯🇵 from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@mamandu0378]

Its funny how some people are offended by Japanese people embracing this when theyre also selling "geisha" costumes for halloween, calling a cardigan a Kimono, and drinking fake kombucha

[@Hillers62]

The Japanese are embracing the Chicano culture instead of mocking it...which, unfortunately, happens too often here...

[@eldirtyfaygo5395]

It's just whites who care about cultural appropriation

[@mamandu0378]

@You Mad? I mean... You seem pretty triggered yourself

[@deadby15]

@@eldirtyfaygo5395 　The concept of cultural appropriation seems to be supported only by blacks and some white folks full of guilt or something.

[@eldirtyfaygo5395]

@@deadby15 honestly it's only poor people who cry about it. Andrew Shultz gave a small convo about the whole topic of Drake "culture vulturing" and he said that it's only the poor that care about this and that it's just people liking something cause it's popular. As long as they are respectful do what you want.

[@bulletangel]

This made me wanna cry ….

[@idrisnewton4552]

wow ...this is so interesting.

[@terribleauthority]

I'm impressed at how well maintained these classic American cars are. Props to the owners.

[@erikloko2312]

they all be fighting for the "chino" nickname😂

[@lalovisco4417]

😲😅😅

[@crappyaccount]

Oof

[@frederickamador430]

They hate being call that, is like calling a central american mexican .

[@martiallaw3487]

@Larry PARISH you mean wong

[@robertcarrasco2504]

Erik Loko that's funny bro lol

[@ejones707]

Fantastic ❗️

[@natant927]

im lovin this laid back swagger

[@omarblanco615]

I liked when the homegirl Sad Girl said my culture saved her. Respect, Sad Girl!! 🙏🏽😤

[@dymedozit6626]

I felt the same way. That was deep man!

[@Darksky1001able]

I think one of the biggest honors a group can have is knowing their culture saved the life of another human being.

[@sixfourlokzta8564]

While the Japanese people love our lowriders a lot of us Mexicans love their JDM tuner cars

[@nordicblood8470]

Six Four Lokzta RIGHT?!.... I mean we even obsessed with anime and eat their food. Its all good people are people. Haters gonna find anything to be negative😒

[@falconater68]

@@nordicblood8470 I like tacos...can't name a mexican car.

[@sixfourlokzta8564]

@@falconater68 look up the inferno exotic car which is basically the Mexican devel sixteen

[@deemac3470]

Im mexican and i draw manga for a living lmao

[@kevflo8646]

Real mexicans go with muscle not rice rockets

[@thorb2663]

As a LA born Mexican American. I see this as appreciation, not appropriation.

[@uwegrauert7680]

I had learn so much in other countries. We was in Thailand in India, in Kuba, and many other countries. This had change my life. And we want to learn more. Best wishes Siri and Uwe

[@lali5888]

As a chicana, I really think this is cool. I liked and appreciated that some of them actually looked into our culture not just appearance-wise and respect it. See a lotta comments saying its offensive. It really ain't if you dont exploit it

[@9840vajjayquiiii]

I agree! As a Mexican American woman. I can honestly say I'm super flattered! I grew up loving Asian culture especially Japanese culture. I was made fun of、kids bullied me and called me "wanna be Asian". And now I have two Japanese Mexican boys! So I cant wait to show them this amazing celebration of cultures 🌙😍😍 It's hard enough being a Mexican growing up in LA but then you have this amazing mix of cultures. What can be done but just love and respect everyone! Moooore videos like this please. Next will be on AMLW couples😍😁💕💕💕

[@rumblefish9]

Lokes This is what Japan does. They take something they think is cool/trendy that they don't really understand and copy it. But its mostly at the superficial level. They don't know why they have the imagery or why chicacos dress that way. They'll put the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe everywhere but wouldn't know what it means. They just put it because it looks cool. That culture they're adapting is never internalized. As a Filipina there is a lot of nuances that I can understand from chicano culture or Mexican culture (mostly because our two countries were tied for hundreds of years by Spain). Did you know that 10% of the Filipino language is Nahuatl? With Japan, there is no internalization. Its merely a copy. Japan is the most homogenous society in the world and these subcultures are a form of rebellion to not blend in with the others.

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

Well it's Japan. When they do something they'll do it right.

[@hazeylulu]

❣

[@obeb787]

Yes they did it in an awesome way and they clearly and explicitly say it's from Chicano culture they're not trying to appropriate anything so it's really awesome they're just sharing and appreciating other cultures really awesome

[@hugoreyes783]

Makes me happy to see this especially because I’m half Mexican & half Japanese 🙏🏼💪🏼🇯🇵🇲🇽

[@royaltoadclub8322]

So Filipino then 😅

[@Adam-zi5se]

That's badass bro

[@KCWwarrior]

Such a dope mix of culture! Bro you must’ve ate sooo blessed growing up with asian/Spainish food😂

[@hugoreyes783]

Royal Toad Club a lot of people think i am by the almost similarity lol

[@hugoreyes783]

Kush Montana definitely! I just came from eating sushi, now I’m heading over to my cousins for mexican food lol

[@RobertoTorres-gi8vh]

Very interesting, I respect the young Japanese people in the video, I am Chicano myself and was blown away with Japanese people relating to the Chicano culture,fashion and art . Hopefully this phenomenon continues. I also myself admire Japanese culture and fashion especially jeans that are made in Japan 🇯🇵!!

[@bhalsak_tebaghar]

Nice story well done

[@stephaniem3831]

As s latina I find this beautiful and inspiring because the Japanese is a very respectful culture and they're treating this respectfully and you make it look good so...

[@montse4690]

Not as respectful. I watched another documentary and some of them wear jail jumpsuits since they think Chicanos are criminals. That type of behavior is problematic and feeds into stereotypes.

[@chrisanator96]

Let me fucc

[@Hal_142]

@@montse4690 it's not necessarily harmful. it's fashion to them. just like gyarus wearing their make in a certain way that could be considered a form of black face.

[@montse4690]

@@Hal_142 Without bad intentions it can still be harmful, ignorance is bliss. Using the fashions and acting a stereotypical way can be harmful and can give out a bad image to people that have never had contact with chicanos. They should realize that being chicano is not only fashion, cool tattos and carne asada. Being chicano in america can make you a target for police brutality and most chicanos grow up in problematic neighbourhoods with little chances of education and high risk of crimes. So no, its not just fashion.

[@Hal_142]

@@montse4690 that's just your assumptions. according to you all Chicanos are poor, live in poor neighborhoods and are prosecuted by law enforcement. yet we all know that everyone in the chicano community is different and there are good and bad people no matter where you go. that being said the Japanese are only doing this as a fashion trend. as you saw only a few of them actually care about the culture. that and Japanese in general are some of the most hospitable people on the planet. you may say you're afraid of ignorance yet you display it by assuming all Japanese who take part in this fashion see Chicanos as a delinquent culture. which by the way from a fashion standpoint it is. that what defines the clothes we wear. you are an ignorant keyboard warrior and you have no say in what culture is expressed or taken as inspiration. go crawl back into your basement and reflect on yourself until you realize it's ok to borrow from other cultures.

[@suzyblue28]

I was just having this conversation with my 50 year old Mexican dad. He had never heard of cultural appropriation. I explained what it was and gave various examples. He genuinely felt it was just people being interested in a culture and showcasing the tradition. It’s crazy how we say that older generations are more conservative and close minded but in reality it’s us young ones who are easily closed and offended. The older folks are also the ones who actually suffered the discrimination that would lead to the word cultural appropriation so only they have the right.

[@FlyDog79]

suzyblue28 right on. All day.

[@shineedablueprint4914]

Exactly i hate that our generation is sensitive asf. It's weird seeing people freak out over people of other cultures liking things outside of their culture

[@dollarquantums]

Thanks to the liberal snowflakes who treat everything as harrasment.

[@julianna1069]

yessss i totally agree! except we all have a right.

[@taylormartin6804]

preach.

[@CIRCLEKELDEREMO]

I remember as a kid reading lowrider magazine and them always having a article or a issue around Japanese Chicano subculture.

[@MidnightLadyCrow]

It's so nice to see the love and appreciation of ones culture. As a latina I loved this so much! Good for them for wanting to keep that culture alive no matter what anyone says.

[@ThisBitchOnCamera]

Japan? Chicano? Subculture? I swear KZbin teaches me something new every day

[@EearnestEmi]

It's more useful than teachers at schools.

[@cupofmilk24]

You've never heard of Japan?

[@gennyrose5047]

I know it’s so cool!!!

[@LS-fr6if]

did you just learn about japan now?

[@valeriavagapova]

I never even heard the word "Chicano" until this video, this whole combo is so niche lol

[@SavageBunny1]

When I travel around the world I say I’m Mexican (Born in the US, raised in Tijuana) and everyone is nice, but if I say I’m American, they are rude AF to me. Edit: I went I Mexico city and and they treated me bad because I'm from Tijuana and I have a "Tijuana accent" when I speak Spanish, who knew 😆

[@MaRiORuIz1984]

Sadly Americans tend to be rude af to everyone... So what comes around, goes around! A fact of life

[@lilymares114]

@@MaRiORuIz1984 circle of life lol

[@MaRiORuIz1984]

@H Man of course not all Americans are bad, I think most of them are great! But honestly even I got my fair share of racism, even on vacation. I'm a Mexican that lives in Mexico 🤘

[@ericdravennevermore2566]

@H Man american isn't a race

[@cooky_2076]

That’s why I never say I’m from America; I say Brooklyn.

[@Thumper42]

I love this!! As a Chicano myself I love Japanese culture, games and anime. Glad they like something of ours ✌🏽

[@RaquelDmngz-wb6iq]

Kinda surreal.thanx for sharing .

[@IntuitiveSugarSkull]

I love how they embrace our Chicano Style...for many it was/is a lifestyle. I grew up in the 80's & 90's as a teen was no joke! If you dressed like this, you better be affiliated or else you were dead. I admire the beauty and art aspects of my people but I also grew up listening to British Pop, therefore I think we all have some influence one way or another. I loooove reggae but I'm not Rastafarian...it's whatever you feel connected with that is important. ¿Que no?

[@RandyDrayton]

Appreciate don't replicate, I say

[@franciscomaldonado9073]

beautifully put.

[@josedolores6623]

you keep saying "copy" i believe when its approached with love and respect, they are embracing the culture.

[@victorsr6708]

Jose Dolores how can someone love and truly embrace a culture if a person doesn’t even know the history of a culture? Do they known the true meaning of a Xicano? Do they know this was all started as political activism? Do they know who Corky Gonzales, Cesar Chaves and Dr. Hector P. Garcia were? Yes it’s copying of a culture and I don’t have any issues with it and it’s cool but they will never understand what it is to be Xicano.

[@josedolores6623]

@@victorsr6708 well, your asking me questions that should be directed at someone else. when i was growing up Chicano was spelled the way it is read. you can understand something and not be or go through it. i understand the civil rights movement yet i was not alive nor did i go through it. My opinion stated that they did nothing wrong nor did they copy.

[@josedolores6623]

you dont have to be Mexican american to understand a culture and embrace and respect a style, a movement, an idea that becomes as strong as a revolution. Revolution begins in the mind. My previous opinion about them stands. You have questions i cannot answer.

[@tokka7954]

@@victorsr6708 I'm mexican and i dont even know who those guys are lmao

[@victorsr6708]

Jose Dolores my statements were thought provoking meaning in today’s day and age all you would have to do would be to google the names and find out what actually happened historically. If you are too lazy to educate yourself Jose then what does that say about you?

[@mfc5808]

It’s been really inspiring and hopeful to read the comments on this video. I appreciate so many people are behind this. There’s a lot of people whining and crying about cultural appropriation, and looking for problems when that aren’t there.

[@berthamiramontes]

They are doing great work