How do Japanese React to Foreigners?

Why don't Japanese people want to talk to foreigners? Most visitors to Japan are shocked by how reserved and shy Japanese people are. See how me and my friends interact with Japanese people on the streets of Tokyo.
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[@OrientalPearl]

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[@Rock-jr3mn]

Alright

[@Otakuhannah121]

Ooo cool

[@jack-of-all-trades1234]

Oriented Pearl... Have you been in any commercials? I thought that I saw you in one recently and it was about help with learning foreign languages.

[@tomattime]

I so look forward to your mom appearing and saying a few words in Japanese

[@tomattime]

@Daenack Dranils from the time I spent travelling across Japan, I will disagree. I thoroughly enjoyed my interactions across the age groups whilst there, perhaps you get back what you invest?

[@d3mvr]

The man that said "please carry on living in Japan" literally made me cry. As a foreigner I've heard the opposite sentence so many times in the place I was born and raised. "go back to your country". It was very wholesome to hear someone say something like that, and quite surprising too. I hope to meet people with this kind of mindset now that I moved to Japan. thanks for the great content.

[@boycottnok1466]

Do you know Japanese and have high communication ability similar to Japanese? If you know, Japanese will love it or else they will say opposite... Opposite is told when Japanese people feel disadvantaged due to various differences. You have to reduce the difference yourself. Japanese people can't change like you want. This Oriental Pearl has changed and reduced the difference to minimum so she is happy.

[@Fuerwahrhalunke]

Because there are way less foreigners living in Japan and they also, most of the time, behave well, respectful and try to not stand out. If you had negative experiences with foreginers your whole life it doesn't matter if one isn't like the others you've had those experiences with, it's all the same to you at some point. Most people in Japan didn't have those bad experiences as they either met nice and respectful people or never had any interactions with foreginers at all.

[@Vic-qp1gk]

I've had similar experience. My family moved abroad when I was 6 and I grew up hearing some mean comments

[@Fuerwahrhalunke]

@@Vic-qp1gk Just out of curiousity, from where to where did you move, if you don't mind me asking.

[@Vic-qp1gk]

@@Fuerwahrhalunke From Estonia to Finland (I have Russian roots). Finnish people are pretty negative and sometimes hostile towards Russians because of that happened during WW2. Here in the States no one really bothers me though, so that's a nice change

[@leeboonkang2]

in most asian countries, if a foreigner make the effort to learn the local language and get very into the local cultures, they will be very appreciating for the love and effort you have for their country.

[@shion3948]

I think it applies to every country

[@edgarh70]

@@shion3948 not the US.

[@hahayuck2169]

@@edgarh70 Unfortunately (?) We could care less though

[@parodynet3004]

@@hahayuck2169 But you do seem to care enough about there being apparently more than 77 genders and when you use the wrong "neo-pronouns" to refer to a person in certain states, then you get a freaking fine. Yeah, the great ol' US!

[@BorSam]

@@shion3948 In Cambodia, our people are friendly and welcome.

[@fenrilorf534]

"Let´s go, you two, fight to the death" with the kids had my laughing so hard. 😂

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad someone gets my silly sense of humor.

[@Blake4014]

Cultural appropriation!!!! omg so racist!

[@tarunkalra3924]

😂🧑🏻‍🎤

[@360Fov]

"please keep living in Japan" what a nice guy! I was at the castle in Osaka and an old lady was feeding the cats; she was so friendly and open to try and communicate. She explained how she comes at night to feed the cats around the castle grounds. I would have thought older people of all people would be most against foreigners, but she fully removed that stereotype from my thoughts.

[@draincators6702]

Funnily enough I had the exact same experience! This was at Himeji castle, and a nice older gentleman asked me where I was from. When I answered that I was Dutch, he started a conversation in FLUENT Dutch! I was so surprised that he knew the language from an obscure country on the other side of the planet. A really lovely interaction!

[@Yaajmoob]

i loved what he said "Whatever country you live in you should study the local language" RESPECT

[@mariacarlota4440]

That’s just true you have no choice

[@justyouraveragehumanbeing7411]

@@mariacarlota4440 you do have a choice: either you keep speaking english, the most known language in the world, in hope that the poor struggling person infront of you understands you, or you can make the effort to learn their language

[@mariacarlota4440]

@@justyouraveragehumanbeing7411 That’s what I say 😆

[@panghxiong9074]

Learning a new language would be fun but the problem for me is that, I'll have a hard time learning it. I'm not a fast learner. I've always wanted to learn Japanese, Chinese and Korean. Those 3 countries are my favorite destinations I wish visit one day. :)

[@AmbiCahira]

Learning doesn't have to be fast! A native speaker don't have a big and wide vocabulary until after 15 years old so it takes a long time even for native speakers that are busy growing up at the same time so if you learn a little bit every day you're doing great. 💜

[@panghxiong9074]

@@AmbiCahira aww thank u for ur kind words. Appreciate it. It just that I notice some ppl can learn another language w/ in 6 months or less. But for me, it's different. I have a hard time learning things and understanding certain things.

[@shutyourlipsbuddy8346]

take time away from any distractions & try to figure out what kind of teaching style helps you best! you deserve to be the best you you can be & learning more about how you learn best is worth putting precious time into. Maybe the teachers youve had or ppl around you have made you out to believe you arent a fast learner, but if youre interested in a subject such as language just go for it! i need to do the same tbh. its hard to push to keep learning especially when it gets frustrating. plus im picking between spanish & japanese but im just letting that be a reason in my head to push it off. duolingo was pressuring me but i wasnt pressuring me enough so after reading comments like these im gonna make a positive change to make learning both of these languages a priority!

[@panghxiong9074]

@@shutyourlipsbuddy8346 thank you! I'll do my best and hopefully u do ur best too!!! :)

[@AmbiCahira]

@@panghxiong9074 When people learn in 6 months they either already speak a similar language (like speak Spanish and are learning Italian) or they learn to a small talk basic conversation level so don't feel intimidated! A big tip is to try to listen to the language a whole lot to train your ears to what the language sounds like. Then when you learn a new word the brain can more easily remember how it sounds. My English took 20 years to reach native level and fixing my pronunciation to not have an accent and to be able to understand even legal way of speaking and doctor terms so whether you learn to the level of being able to order food and introduce yourself to a stranger or to the level of being able to comfortably live in the country or read books in that language or whatever your goal is - enjoy the journey! It doesn't have to be a race to the finish line but a marathon where slow and steady wins. When you learn fast you forget fast but when you learn slow you remember better so don't be hard on yourself! Have fun with it. :) The more you learn the faster it will go as well so beginning is the hardest. It only gets easier from there! :)

[@cookieLova_2004]

7:18 it’s so cute how he’s imitating y’all movements like if he’s fighting with y’all too 🤭😍

[@jkseraphim4]

I took Japanese for my winter semester. I've been wanting to learn for over a decade and knew a few phrases. I learned a lot but I still forget because I get confused in how to structure a sentence and I forget because my memory isn't not as well as it use to. I love Japanese culture and food. I'm always learning to bake and cook it since I can't afford to go there.

[@breezeh1127]

I really loved you interacting with and playing with the kids 🤣🤣 They seemed to enjoy playing so much! ❤❤

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you! I really enjoyed interaction with them too!

[@breezeh1127]

@Daenack Dranils And what purpose would that serve?

[@presidenthwasa5505]

I knew so little Japanese when I stayed there and it was enough to get some conversation going. It was so funny because there’s this stereotype right like you said that they are cold etc but to be honest sometimes I felt like they were way more talkative than me because I never start a conversation with strangers 😂 Like you said, they’re curious, and when they saw I could understand a little they’d start talking more and more. Ah I miss Tokyo now

[@OrientalPearl]

I hope you can come back to Tokyo one day!

[@presidenthwasa5505]

@@OrientalPearl me too! I’m moving to Korea so I’ll be really close by. When it’s open to tourists again I’ll surely visit ☺️

[@19powpow91]

@@OrientalPearl What do you do for work? How did you get out there!? :D

[@beautifulflorida]

I missed Tokyo and Kyoto! Had the best 2 weeks there! I wish I can visit again!

[@RespectOthers1]

When those friendly folks were praising your good Japanese I was thinking 🤔 if only they knew you speak fluent Chinese as well! :D

[@OrientalPearl]

Ha ha, you’re too kind. I’m not sure what they would think. If it were French they wouldn’t think much, but Chinese is rarely taught in the West, so they might be surprised to see a western person speaking it.

[@technogale]

Hey Anming! I discovered your channel almost a week ago, and I've been watching all your videos since then. I want to let you know that I love your content, your personality, and your adventurous spirit. You're living life to its fullest, and that's always very inspiring to see. Please don't stop making these videos anytime soon, I'm having a blast learning about Japan and China through this window you're opening for us. You're amazing!

[@OrientalPearl]

Wow thank you so much! I’m so glad that you’re enjoying all of the old videos.

[@MichaelJensen14]

I spent two years as a missionary in the Tokyo area and down south by Hamamatsu...loved learning the language, and quickly learned just how kind the Japanese people (in general) are - with a young person trying to learn their language they were patient and when they figured out that someone was having a little difficulty speaking they would wait and respond, because it's rude to them if they don't. I found this out as a young missionary and just before I left - because when I was fluent, they were also much more apt to dismiss us. I often studied 1st or 2nd grade books for kanji or japanese proverbs, plus it made Japanese study fun to not only know the proverb, but then to go out and use it. So whenever anyone compliments my Japanese, I thank them and say "mada chimpun kampun desu" which is basically a japanese proverb of "it's all greek to me" and then they're even more wowed - you sprinkle in some japanese kotowaza/proverbs it's a great way to connect with the older Japanese people. I came back to Japan to tour with my wife and had similar situations with kids, we were on a ferry ride to Miyajima when we were sitting next some kids who were on a field trip. I could here them talking about us and I was telling my wife in English what they were saying. They were making a joke, when I said "Wakaru yo...Nihongo shaberareru yo!" and they were so surprised and geeking out. The rest of the way we were friends. Love it! Great video btw!

[@juha-petrityrkko3771]

A strange transition happened in Japan near the end of 1900's. When I, a Finnish man, visited Japan in 1980's, it was inconceivable to the Japanese how a person like me could speak Japanese. When I visited in 2000's, the Japanese came to me and addressed me in Japanese, obviously taking it for granted that I understand and reply in Japanese.

[@GregInTokyo]

I've had the same experience. Being in Japan in the 80's a Japanese-speaking foreigner was not typical. Nowadays when you have Japanese-speaking Indians staffing the 7-11's, ski resorts staffed by Japanese-speaking Australians, a huge number of utterly, native-level fluent foreign tarento on TV shows, being a foreigner in Japan isn't a "special" thing any more which channels like this one try to portray. Around my neighbourhood and when I take trips to the countryside I'm just treated as a regular person which suits me fine. Still do get the occasional "Nihongo jozu desu ne" though.

[@spencerg4294]

"taking it for granted" seems like a weird way to phrase it or maybe I am misinterpreting what you meant.

[@juha-petrityrkko3771]

@@spencerg4294, I merely meant the attitude of "of course the tourists speak Japanese, how wouldn't they" even though I see no obvious reasons to assume anything about the tourists' language training.

[@g0oberdm417]

@@juha-petrityrkko3771 From an outsider perspective (I've seen a lot of Japanese based youtubers talk about topics like this) the general sentiment seems to be that people assume foreigners speak English no? Maybe you were in a region that would have been more rural? (less likely to have foreign language speakers in the first place since most of them are in Tokyo). Might be wrong of course as its all 2nd hand info and might not even apply to your case.

[@juha-petrityrkko3771]

@@g0oberdm417 That thing happened to me in the urban and suburban areas of Tokyo. My visits to rural Japan happened mostly before the change, and the rural people were mostly timid to talk to me at all.

[@mickycat1234]

Your channel is such a breath of fresh air within the Japanese living and language community , I love how personable you are and encourage learning small talk and conversation skills to actually be able to connect in small but nice to ways with locals . God bless you anming! Stay awesome :^)

[@OrientalPearl]

Aww, that means a lot. Thank you so much!

[@NewYorksFinest]

That intro was hilarious! It's always nice though, seeing how people react when they hear you speaking. Especially in their own language which must make them really happy. The ractions are just pure joy from the others and it's always nice to see.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for coming back again! I hope you’re enjoying the variety of different videos lately.

[@NewYorksFinest]

@@OrientalPearl Always here friend! Definitely enjoying for sure. Always great to watch, especially on my down time or when relaxing and eating.

[@Warpfield]

Pimsleur is definitely a good program. I am learning Spanish with it right now.

[@mboyce8853]

Thank you for posting. I am learning Japanese and want to travel in Japan, and it is encouraging to see how you interact with locals and how friendly they are when they know that there is not a language barrier.

[@AngelLuluBlu]

I spent a month in Japan 30 years ago when I was 21 and everyone I met was so warm and kind. I’m tall with long blonde hair and I scared a little boy who hadn’t seen someone who looks like me and he cried. I felt so bad. I started out in Kyoto and stopped at other small towns on the way to Tokyo. I didn’t learn any Japanese before I went, but picked up some phrases whilst there. I loved my time there and remember it fondly. My mom has been to Japan 4 or 5 times staying a month each time with American friends who were living there and made a lifelong friendship with a Japanese woman who has also visited her here in the US. My dad visited with her one of those times. I want to go back with my son who really wants to go after hearing our stories of Japan and it’s incredible people and culture. I am going to use Pimsleur to learn Japanese before I go again. I am enjoying your videos and now I long to return but with the ability to converse in their language.❤️

[@garnetgoddess2059]

Wow I love that I found your channel again! Beautiful content. Japanese people are very kind imo. Hardworking and very welcoming. They celebrate others

[@abbeydurkin8489]

I love those kids ❤️❤️❤️💓 Japanese people are so warm, kind, and all around amazing! Agree 100%~ you’ll find friends for life if you make the effort 😅

[@geckosurface]

子どもたちと遊んでくれる優しくてかわいいお姉さんたちLOL

[@GaryLaaks1]

Well mannered, respectful, hard working people in Japan.

[@gerard5776]

3:50 that little girl so cute 🥰

[@Filzkiiz]

YesSiRr!! It looks like You guys definately been doing it for 15 years! Lol!! Your Language speaking skills!! Hehe! Those kids were SO HAPPY to play with you & your friend.. and there's a lot of positive vibes going on there. Thankz for sharing Anming... Thank you very much for sharing and spreading positive vibes there in Japan. Really Appreciate the Videos and entertainment. Take Care and as alwayz Stay Safe out there...

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much for your kind message.

[@Rytonic69]

When I was stationed in Japan, my mom flew out to visit me and wanted the full Japanese experience. We got to see a tea ceremony, and I was able to stutter out "Watashi wa kaigun desu" in my broken Japanese. Everyone there was cheering me on and congratulating my attempt at Japanese. If you want to make friends in Japan, show them that you are interested in their culture and you will be welcomed with open arms

[@shana1609]

Nice video I like the way how you show Japan and help by showing us how to get into a small talk with the people. Thank you for that 😊

[@17thknight]

The little boy miming them at 7:25 is adorable

[@nourhan4801]

Japanese people are very friendly my father and mother lived in japan for two years in 2004 and they had alot of friends 🥺🥺💕i am from Egypt and i love japan so much❤️

[@MrsLyds]

I live in Japan and I barely speak the language , but Japanese people are so friendly, they always try to help out. They are willing to use the translator on our phones and communicate! They re always super friendly and helpful which is unlikely in European countries like France, if u don’t speak French they completely ignore u and walk away!

[@jessiev6160]

Love your videos so much. They're so fun relaxing and interesting. ❤

[@stevengan9004]

Our family really miss Japan. We've been there every year since 2015, sometimes even twice a year. The pandemic put a stop to those yearly trips though. I've never felt Japanese people are cold, even if we don't understand each other, I never got that feeling. They are very polite and accommodating and I could not say anything bad about them.

[@チョコビ-c9p]

こんにちは！I'm a Japanese living in Nagoya! Thanks for coming! We too miss you for a few years. I love the friendly places of foreigners! May the world be peaceful and come to Japan! waiting!God Bless You.😍🌸❤️

[@ocashflo]

Make sure you like and subscribe!!!! That was fun to watch. Keep up the great work! The editing is done so well!!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much for helping remind everyone.

[@scoggzap]

So cool! Glad I found this channel. Looking forward to catching more clips.

[@Peacewind152]

Having used Pimsleur now to learn Japanese, I'm actually shocked by how much I'm understanding without reading the subtitles now.

[@Pleujer]

I think no matter the country, if you are polite and make an effort, people is gonna be kind and friendly with you

[@MonkeyDLuffy-gw4ye]

being a teacher in Japan is the probably the best thing you can do, Japan has strict beauty rules and alot of people feel unhappy, if I will work as a teacher one day, Ill make sure kids can do anything. future generations can't be cruel because that's too much power.

[@MonkeyDLuffy-gw4ye]

@@Adi-Dassler Especially if you can basically master the language , the only problem for foreigners are really just japanese

[@flavialinauer7147]

normally in media it takes something really intense to reach me. But this video made me smile

[@GoldenHedgy]

Omg I'm even more inspired to learn Japanese. I go to this bookstore in L.A. and they have Japanese manga. I felt so lost and confused because I could not read Japanese! It gave me a reason to start learning but it's so dang hard. Knowing that Japan has some friendly people there is very encouraging. Being in America, we don't see all of that friendliness unfortunately.

[@leodegas7731]

When i was 18 years old and in the military, i was sent to Spain. Everywhere i went, i carried a yellow pocket dictionary. The yellow Little book made me a lot of friends, and was the impetus for a lot of fun times in the pubs in Madrid. Same when i went to Turkey, France and the Azores. If you give 100 percent effort as a foreigner to try to speak the language of what ever country you are in, they will give you 100 percent in trying to make you feel welcome. That's what i learned in my broken foreign language way. My girlfriend then wife couldn't speak English, nor i Spanish. We sat in the corner at bubs with a beer and dictionary getting to know each other. In Turkey, i made a Turkish family for myself because of a little dictionary. When ever I was in Turkey, i spent time in their home. I called them Abba and Baba, Father and Mother. So, I'm so happy to see you doing the same. 🤣🤣🤣 No, not the same, I was never fluent in any of the languages. Be blessed and have a wonderful day, Leo ✌🏼

[@nurbaiti_hikaru]

When I visited Japan, and speak or ask in japanese, native speakers, give me a bunch of present. Even an invitation to lunch. What an amazing experience.

[@alfonsolara7917]

I cant remember the name of the guy who is sitting with you but i have not seen him in over a decade. he was one of the original jvlogers. its great to know that he's still in japan.

[@nikkie9302]

Those kids are just innocent and adorable. How sweet

[@RoxanaFiamma]

Wow guys, your accents sound really good!! I'm not much of an expert but you girl sounded really good. Your voice changes, you really have a good ear!!

[@RabbitDogCouple]

아이들 귀엽네요. 그리고 너무 즐겁게 놀아주시는데요? 🐾

[@maximuslongrod6361]

not just the language but you have the cadence down, very impressive

[@gerryj313]

I love Japan sooooo much! Why are the people so elegant yet adorable?

[@ElitePortraits]

Need to keep improving my japanese, the more i speak the more I connect with people here. Literally it completely changes the vibe, and its even better

[@bodhiutah4501]

I just moved back to Japan a few months ago. I missed being here. I was an American soldier stationed in Japan and met my now wife in 2010. Our daughter's were born there, but due to my career path, we moved a lot. I'm so happy they can go to school in Japan and get a chance to get some friends there. It is also a lot of fun to shock the neighbors when they realize I speak Japanese as well, it never gets old. You should respect a country that you move to, learn their language and talk to everyone.

[@blackyraypatrick9041]

please keep living in japan, I think this is the best compliment anybody can say to someones coming from a foreign country wow really nice

[@jji3507]

« Please keep living in Japan » this melted my heart

[@keykiyox]

Because your enjoying anything is contagious.

[@heckensteiner4713]

Awesome! now I know how to say "congratulations" in Japanese! It's basically just saying "Jonathan Taylor Thomas" really fast.

[@anlukinha8764]

I saw a bunch of videos, and you mention Pimsleur many times. I`m studying using their books and audios and it is flabergasting! I`m using Anki to review words and I'm creating an Anki deck with all those words, expressions, phrases, and so on. Do you might if ai share it here? I`ve been looking for a deck like this, but I couldn't find any and I`m updating it as I advance with the course. It might help other Japanese learners like me. Thx for your time and your great content!

[@xxchris]

6:20 Someone give him an Oscar

[@draereeves5754]

I'm learning the language every day, watching your videos Anticipating my first trip to Japan! I cannot wait till it's open back up to tourist!!!

[@MsXenyy1]

Why do you take video of the kids?

[@R1NYK0]

Ngl l was wondering that too

[@sherylvos7205]

i love your channel . its quit fasinating how the culture and everything is in japan. like the clothes to certan foods.i love my friends and i love your channel. we watching from South Africa.Pl continue to live in Japan.

[@msmusicmix7845]

I'm learning Japanese right now. I just started and it's difficult but I'm really excited!

[@promisen8460]

Why didn't u censor the kids?

[@ishtar-m5395]

the fact that the poor children were being filmed without their consent AND were posted to the internet does not sit right with me. it’s quite frankly weird.

[@srellison561]

I knew only a handful of words and phrases when I went to Japan, and I mostly didn't find the Japanese people cold or reserved. Having traveled/lived in other countries, I already knew what the best words to learn were, and that was more than enough to get me by. I was also already experienced at observing people and doing my best to follow local customs.

[@xcyan_lilyx5788]

夏に日本に行くからよく日本語を練習します。

[@rosalinasantos3078]

I find it hard even talking to people here in America to be honest I am kinds of introverted and I’m trying to get better at small talk and asking questions. Having a camera and filming blogs really do help to break down that awkward barrier surprisingly from what I’ve experienced. Some people don’t want to be on camera but in ny people will either ignore you or ask what it’s for lol

[@modestyblaise5895]

The dresses are so colourful and elegant.

[@jmoyet7319]

I've recently started using Duolingo for japanese. makes you learn the characters and how to read and write in japanese.

[@OrientalPearl]

I was never satisfied with the free stuff. I used free stuff in the beginning and realized I needed to take it more seriously.

[@Ms.Nobody13]

So I was watching Chan's channel and who shows up in her video no other than our talented Pearl!!! Stay strong Pearl don't give up on your videos. You give me strength 💪

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much! Kemushichan is a really nice woman and good friend.

[@Ms.Nobody13]

It's good to know you have some moral and emotional support there. Great big international hug to you 🤗

[@arwa4869]

When I saw that Japanese people laugh or pretend like they don't understand when a foreigner speaks Japanese (Jashua's video that you shared view days ago). This makes me disappointed to learn the language. But here they seems happy and appreciate that. I hope things are getting better. This inspires me to begin learning the language.

[@TPQ1980]

Studying other people's culture and language and using their language in their nation is a sign of respect that is appreciated by all people-groups.

[@rogerbruce2896]

I just started using Pimsleur for German. Will have to try it for Japanese too!

[@נעמהשמולביץ]

The little girl jumping up and down and waving 😭😭😭

[@Cynim]

I'm from Switzerland and speak some Japanese. Let me tell you, the reactions I got in Japan when I told people where I came from were priceless! I even had to show my passport to some people :) Of course, when you think about it,, it's very rare to come across us Swiss people because we're only 8 million or so people. So imagine in Japan! Then, the image Japanese people have of our country is that of what they saw in the anime Heidi, which is mostly accurate in terms of the mountains, the panoramas, and so on. And they perceive us a bit close to them, in terms of respectful attitude (for which I'm flattered). But yes, speaking some Japanese goes a very long way!

[@navidaz7006]

7:40 this little girl is so cute🥺🥰😂

[@301SO]

This is why the opposite is true as well, when someone is having trouble in an English speaking country, it helps so much to try and understand what they are trying to say because for sure they're feeling lonely and shy themsevles, even taking the time to try and understand them can make a world of difference to their perception of English speaking people.

[@sikminbao]

"I'm making sure that they did their homework, y'know? It's very important :D" *while cheerfully waving a katana*

[@-FourthInquisitor]

The people in Japan are soooo nice i wish i could come and meet them

[@jonathanshumpert9549]

I was in the U.S Navy and was in Okinawa for 3 years. The locals do not like that Okinawa has so many bases taking up so much land, but on an individual basis they were friendly. I learned some of the basics of the language and could tell that it was appreciated that I tried to speak Japanese. My one regret is that I didn't do a better job of learning the language. I can watch videos like these and pick up a few things, but I would be lost without subtitles.

[@Im_so_silly_hehe]

3:45 Aw that girl was so cute 😢❤

[@imquala]

ive been using duolingo to practice my Japanese in hopes to visit during cherry blossom season. I already understood a good amount and I cant wait to be even semi fluent! glad Im on the right track to making some new friends!

[@ericfluellen8957]

Regarding the sword fight, you guys look like you're having so much fun.

[@axonometri]

First time watching you and I got hooked. Great video!

[@HasanKhater]

That’s applicable to any language

[@ellaouimrc3593]

when your friend started speaking Japanese the was cool. he gave a valid point you should study the language your staying in

[@johannesnicolaas]

Such a nice video. I am Dutch and we have a 400 years old connection to Japan.

[@OrientalPearl]

That’s true from back in the Edo era.

[@johannesnicolaas]

@@OrientalPearl Yes, from the times of Shogun Ieyasu. Do you know the novel Shogun by the autor Clavell? It gives a wonderful and exciting vision of Japan in the 17th century.

[@Hazardlv]

The one word that comes to my mind when i think of japanese people ir "discipline" they always take things to next level. Just like in South Park episode. 4 kids from America were building a ladder to heaven to see their dead friend and Japan built a bigger ladder to heaven.

[@dredgethesoul]

i have Pimsler for every language all 3 levels, I'm barely through the first 8 sessions of Japanese. 5 sessions of Russian, and a few others I have tried the first. One thing I've noticed is the rout he takes with each language is very similar. I have found at my age that learning new languages is harder. Especially if you try doing multiple languages. It also helps to have people around that speak the language fluently, to listen and interact. The more you do it, the more it sticks.And the more vocabulary you will pick up on.

[@omotesando5456]

My goodness such an intelligent KZbinr!

[@roguesorcerer1145]

One of the most awesome groups of people and culture on this planet.

[@AnosVoldigoad_20]

you also omedeto gozaimasu ! you can speak japanese well wow ! i'm impressed actually .

[@itada28]

Awesome video! As a fellow girl living in Japan I really appreciate this kind of contents. What is the martial art you guys were practicing? Kendo?

[@brianfallon2607]

This is exactly the point. So many English speakers think, "everybody speaks English" but if you make the effort to learn the language of other people, you have a route into their culture, their world. Other people shouldn't have to always make their way into the English speakers' world.

[@yeetusdeletus108]

As someone who plans on going to Japan in a years time, do you have any tips on learning Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji? I can talk and read some japanese, and I can read a little bit of Hiragana.

[@esagirl56]

You need to know all 3 to read a newspaper. Learn Hiragana 1st.

[@jariancanang9462]

Ma'am you make my day and ever video you post and it really want me to done my homework :D

[@dalegoodwin3955]

There are a lot of foreigners who have been sent by their companies to work in Japan who make little or no effort to speak the language because, one, they have been told it is difficult to learn (only partly true) and they only plan on staying here for five years or so before their company sends them back home. Speaking Japanese is incredibly easy to do, even without going to a language school as long as you immerse yourself into the language and use what you learn daily. Admittedly, that is not always easy if you work full-time. In my case, I came to Japan first about 46 years ago as a missionary after a 2-month cram course on the language, and then we were given a textbook on arrival and told to study on our own. Using what I learned for two years, I became fluent after 6 months in Japan (which means I didn't need a dictionary in everyday conversation). By the time I went back to the U.S. after my time was up as a missionary (2 years), I was fluent in what I call "missionary Japanese" (I could do pretty good in daily conversation, had picked up some dialects, could read the two phonetic alphabets, and probably 100-200 Chinese characters. The real test of language speaking ability is not speaking, but reading and writing. I needed to go to a Japanese university to be able to do that and even then, it was years before I could claim to read a Japanese newspaper and pick-up handwritten Japanese. I now translate medical/healthcare market research reports into English for professional market research agencies servicing Clients abroad.

[@hamidnatsuru4711]

That why i really love japan. I really miss it.

[@kaw-m2q]

There is no other country that is so friendly if you can understand the language. But that's where it's good

[@2wiceM70]

＠Oriental Parl 5:30 Kids said 「You は何しにニッポンへ」It is a kind of one of famous TV program,and interview with a people from other country to try doing interesting things. well it means What brought you to Japan

[@Hasegawa3daime]

Even if it's an imitation sword, you shouldn't swing it around in parks or schools.

[@TheWillys]

Oriental culture is very different, because this it is so interesting.