"They Don't Believe I'm Japanese" Being Mixed Race in Japan

Are half-Japanese people treated like foreigners in their own country? Today my friend Jesse and I are on the streets of Tokyo doing a social experiment to see how Japanese people react to their mixed-race Japanese peers. @jesseogn
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[@OrientalPearl]

BIG NEWS I'm taking a trip back to America in a few months to introduce my husband to my family.. My mom is coming here to Japan first and she's been working on her Japanese with these amazing language lessons: imp.i271380.net/c/2397166/1117678/11472

[@astroworfcraig9164]

Your family should love hubby.

[@THENATTYNERD]

😃in Michigan if so I'll be moving to northern Indiana soon we need to meet and do something fun

[@AniGrannyOG]

Going back to The D! That is sure to be some culture shock for you both. I hope you do a video about what it's like visiting after being gone for so long and how things have changed/stayed the same, etc. Have fun! My husband and I had a blast last time he took me to his old stomping grounds in Detroit. We ate Bengalese food probably 3 times in just a few days. Saw lots of amazing art.

[@adamwalker8173]

Whoa! That’s cool!

[@JacksonWalter735]

Great news! Safe travels and have fun!

[@Jimmyboygohome]

I’ve never seen someone look like such a perfect mix of both races.

[@yake222]

truly like a 50/50 photoshop blend tool

[@sootierpluto]

you've never seen Jhene Aiko?

[@midnightvibes5485]

@@sootierpluto But she is multi MULTI ethnic though. This guy is 50/50 and looks incredible.

[@imaafrikaaner4669]

@@sootierpluto she basically south asian now

[@carysemaxim5084]

@@sootierpluto She's only 1/4 Japanese tho

[@dontworrybehappy8080]

He is an extremely likeable guy no matter where he goes. Good luck Jess.

[@jacksonteng6279]

Is it just me, Jess’ English sounds so Canadian to me

[@bibekjung7404]

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[@kaine880]

@@bibekjung7404 no.

[@acetofresh1]

@@jacksonteng6279 I think he’s from the Midwest, where the accents can be similar to Canada.

[@chopkong]

I'm of Chinese descent and my wife is from Mexico. When my children were young (birth until about 12), they both looking 100% Chinese. People used to mistake my wife for their nanny, which really made her upset. We enrolled them in a private school one day, and the counselor wanted to interview the kids. I dropped them off for the interview, but my wife was to pick them up. They would not release them to my wife because they didn't believe she was their mother. They told her that they could not release them to the nanny. Needless to say, this angered my wife and we had to move them to another school.

[@geniusmultimediasl]

Hi

[@feveredmushroomHD]

Man, hopefully, the change of school goes well 😊

[@negljbreakergaming]

Understandably so, that's infuriating

[@lifeenlighten]

School dump just let kid identify the mother. What the hell?

[@florabellegrim6367]

I'm sorry your wife had to experience something like that..

[@TGTJGT]

It’s crazy because he’s a perfect blend of them both. And it’s so sad that people don’t recognize it.

[@sokol5805]

Than he isn't blend.

[@user74321]

You are what your father is! It’s just that simple! There is no mixed person!

[@TGTJGT]

@@user74321 I get what you mean, but there definitely is such thing as being mixed.

[@applepie8308]

@interesting yes you are!, i'm mixed my whole family is mixed with Indian and black on one side of my family is fully indian + mixed and but on The other side fully black, so before my hair got damaged for straighting slot my hair use to be thick and curly

[@Freakazoid12345]

Perfect blend? There are black people who have similar features without any known asian mix.

[@deborahczepiel7883]

At first I thought things had changed in Japan when it came to mixed race people, I guess not. Although the young people you spoke to seemed pretty cool. When I was a child in Japan in 1955 my parents and I would take the bus into town, once in a while a man would ride that sat in a corner all by himself and looked scared. I asked my dad why that was and dad told me he was a child of a black service man and a Japanese lady and therefore was considered a social outcast. I felt so bad for the man.

[@jensjesfjeld6238]

Nothing has changed.

[@Timboson]

May I ask: How old are you now?

[@demhafdjh6324]

Who wants to be in Japan no thanks, Africa is beautiful

[@cantrait7311]

Yep that’s how the Japanese are nothing has changed in Japan since

[@deborahczepiel7883]

I am sorry, made a mistake on the year, it was 1958 amd TBo I am 73 now

[@ghiansudelo2590]

I must say that your father's decision was wise. If bullying can't be eliminated, it must be avoided. Less trauma as kids means a happier adult life.

[@child2629]

Honestly. Bullying traumatised me. I never knew it was bullying and intimidation up until adult age. I just thought it was a nasty person trying to get on my nerves. Mine was not in school though. It was at home where I lived. Nasty people roaming the earth, it's unreal.

[@Sister_Sandy]

I disagree, I don't think you should avoid it because you need to learn how to work through it ..true people still reap the repercussions in adulthood but even as an adult you can work through it and heal...and FYI; I was mixed riding to school in a rural area and the bus ride was not fun from 5yrs old through to graduation and @ the time..I hated that "lesson " but i needed it and gained growth from it

[@RosslynR]

@@Sister_Sandy I agree with you... sometimes confrontation is good enough to assist with growing "thick skin" so to speak, it also prepares you for the real world. I speak as a mixed race woman too. In my experience, the world for us has a lot of barriers and glass ceilings, early preparation for this world is what we need and people who are not mixed race cannot relate to that. They have clans amongst their own (black, white, Asian, etc.), whereas we as mixed race people are on our own. We as mixed race people have to create our own happiness in the balance, our pure race parents can only advice from what they think but not from a mixed race person's experience. I was lucky my mother adviced me to raise myself and find my way in this world with her guidance, because she said her advice could only come from her experience in what she thought, and she could not be selfish to think she understood the challenges mixed race people would face. My mother told me I had to toughen up and prepare for the world, best advice ever!

[@RosslynR]

@@child2629 It's sad you didn't use that to prepare for the rest of this inhumane capitalist created world, which is the reality of this world where the survival of the fittest is promoted. Me being bullied as a child, in my experiences toughened me up to prepare for the real world which broaden my horizons, and be prepared for the white collar professional industry. I have no regrets. I can't say the same for my sister who had a more protective environment, and as an adult, she struggles with literally everything, because she thinks this capitalist created world is about fairytales. This world is evil from superpower governments forcefully creating wars with resource-based countries to the financial industries that controls our lives, it only ripple effects down, best know it for what it is.

[@ghiansudelo2590]

@@Sister_Sandy I see your point. If I could choose, I would avoid it. Not all trauma is healed, I don't say it couldn't be but, not all people achieve it.

[@honestly1970]

I's so glad that people started to recognize him as being japanese. that made my heart happy. great job japan.

[@larajones175]

They're will, he definitely looks Japanese.

[@batboy555]

They pick up my japanese features even though im 1/4.

[@JBJenk00]

I’m a black American. This guy looks Asian. His facial features mirror strong Asian genes like his eyes. They didn’t believe he is east Asian because of the darker skin, kinkier hair and double eye-lids.

[@DoubeEdged7]

Asian people have eye lids that overlap SMH

[@yo2trader539]

In East Asia, he's just BLACK.

[@reyannacorf71]

My favourite part about the two boys (the one with the blue jacket and the longish blonde hair) was the blonde one said “ask him what he wants to buy” and you responded with what you wanted to buy in English, in spite of them not having translated it for you- should have been the biggest giveaway 😂

[@OrientalPearl]

Good catch!

[@user-ez5mn1rq1m]

Actually, there are a lot of people who are better understanding another language, especially simple questions like that, but may not be able to clearly respond well in that language. I know people like that who could understand their parents' speaking to them in their mother tongue but couldn't speak it themselves because they always answered in English growing up in America.

[@Saadjijoe]

@@user-ez5mn1rq1m That is true. Though the blond guy did say that he knew way back at the start that this guy's Japanese. He didn't explain but it's possible he figured it out when his question was answered without having been translated.

[@Robynhoodlum]

@@user-ez5mn1rq1m I’m like that in Spanish. I get bogged down speaking Spanish, but I can listen to it easily.

[@joewas2225]

Not necessarily. Back in highschool I took German & I could understand more than I could speak it. That still holds true to this day.

[@animag423]

My late boyfriend was born in Japan, he was Japanese/hispanic and his mom's side of the family actually completely disowned him. He said they hated him. His mother was buried in the family site and he was not allowed to even visit. I'm very glad Jesse has a good attitude about it because from what I've experienced even as an outsider it can be awful. He said the general people would be very judgmental as well especially the older generations.

[@kb9847]

that's so sad. :(

[@JacksonWalter735]

That sucks so badly. I really wished people were more open minded. My older sister is in somewhat of a similar situation. We're white Christians from the Southern part of the USA and my parents always thought that my sister would marry a white Christian guy. However, when my sister went off to college she met an exchange student from Hong Kong and they hit it off. They dated not too long afterwards and were incredibly happy. He's brilliant (now a cardiothoracic surgeon), tall, has a British accent, hilarious, and was one of the few Asian male models for Wilhelmina Models during his time in college. He even took time out of every week to tutor me when I was struggling in school and would often pick me up from school to just hang out. Seems like an ideal boyfriend right? Well my parents were not happy at all. They didn't care about his qualifications and only saw that he is Asian and Buddhist. My parents are racists against Asians too. They're ignorant and think my sister's eventual husband is commie from China (even though he's from Hong Kong) and they don't like Asian people after a few Vietnamese ladies at the nail salon seduced my uncles into cheating on their wives/destroying their families. Ridiculous right because that has nothing to do with my sister's husband (and he's not even Vietnamese). My parents basically disowned my sister after that and won't even talk to her unless she finds "a better partner". Well fast forward to now and my sister and her husband have been married for 6 years with 2 beautiful boys. Their relationship is as strong as ever and to me they are what I think of when I consider an "ideal couple". My parents never responded to my sister and her husband despite repeated attempts at contacting them. My parents missed out on my sister's graduation, her getting engaged, her buying their first home, my sister's wedding, the birth of their first and second grandchild, and so much more. I feel terrible for my sister because I know she wants my parents in her life despite everything that has happened. My nephews are raised as Christians too so my sister's husband being Buddhist didn't matter at all and he attends church with them. All of this simply because my parents didn't want my sister to date a guy who wasn't white and Christian. They're missing out because my sister's husband is a wonderful human being and my nephews are great.

[@cantrait7311]

@@JacksonWalter735 most people are open minded but the Japanese aren’t. They want to keep their race pure. They even have Japanese only restaurants

[@hanako_w]

This isn’t true for all families. I am mixed and half Japanese and my Japanese side of the family have always been incredibly welcoming and loving.

[@redsteddi]

@@JacksonWalter735 I hope they come around one day... Your sister and her husband and boys sound like wonderful people and as long as you keep telling people about them and keep talking about them to all the negative people in the world you will be doing a great Justice. Thank you for sharing your lovely story about your sister and her family. God bless you

[@ladyethyme]

Those kids were so sweet though!! Helping strangers and walking them to their destination!

[@LCSDarkAngel2006]

Yeah, I’ve had a couple of experiences during my time in Japan where locals went out of their way to help me. My last time was an elderly man helping my husband and I with the suica machine and he went out of his way to show us where the bus station was without asking him to! It’s great. I love Japan.

[@louisthompson5781]

He has so much happiness in his eyes What a chill dude. Pure good life energy.

[@donalexander5935]

Japanese in his DNA. Lol

[@RDnAC]

He has so much Japanese in his eyes.

[@higherlearning1829]

I think they all do over there bro..that sad shit is only in America

[@ssomega75]

Yes he does and now he want to live in the U. S., I wish him all the best there

[@chauntee8838]

In America, we are so blended that we don't know if someone is not American no matter what you look like. I think people felt a certain type of way by him pretending he could not speak the language.

[@ameliematsumotodepatie8002]

I am Japanese and Canadian. However I was born in Canada. When I went to visit Japan for the first time at 10 years old, even my Family in Japan seemed to not be so sure about me and I would get a tonnnnn of stares while walking in the street with my Japanese dad. It definitely is an odd feeling as it is my dads home… It must be really weird when you’re born and raised in Japan and still feel like an outsider 😳

[@haronclement]

it is also like this in Western Europe! many mixed race kids are growing up being treated as outsiders because one of their parents is not white

[@FA9082]

Japan is a dying country with the population halving each generation. Their xenophobia is literally going to be the death of them

[@FA9082]

@@haronclement No it's not. The racism in East Asia is exceptional. They are in their own special league of racism As long as you integrate into the culture you will be treated fine in Western Europe no matter ur skin colour.

[@llunaeldas8055]

There is a lot of tradition there that they are proud of. Did you ever stop and think that they are just curious about you? Get the chip off of your shoulder. People are people and you'll encounter this in many places in the world.

[@CrunsherExtreme]

@@FA9082 i don't think so ;) Of course if u have a god job or u have studied in Europe there is good chance to feel integrated. But the simple truth is... it's just human the be a little bit racialistic against other etics or "otherlooking" humans. I think it's from the nature to protect the own group, to safe the own worth and traditions, and of course the own femals ;) . Of course this is not gonna working in a global 21th century. In Germany i think we like Asians and other Europeans (whites) who gonna work, but there is also still rasicm to black people. Of course there are a lot of refuges (a lot black guys) who are not gonna working hard, or don't want to a full part of the Nation (get lost!). Greetings from Germany (at the moment Darwin, Australia 😉, a mass of Ausies are also racialistic against indigene peoples and other nations, not long ago there was a name for it - White Australia ) DOITSUJIN

[@billmagorian490]

The Black Japanese young man had a great personality. What I think is amazing is how perfect his American English accent is. We had a Japanese boy stay with us for about a month in the 80's. We have continued to stay in contact with him as an adult along with his wife and two daughters. Both he and his wife's professions required them to be fluent in English. Even so they have a Japanese accent and Hiroaki still didn't understand some English words. This young man could pass on any American street as an American.

[@50_Pips]

We need more people like him in Japan…pls stay here and don’t go anywhere else. And Oriental Pearl too🙏🏼

[@valazuniga]

😅

[@deloto8004]

As a black person looking at his facial features it's immediately apparent that he's mixed race. lol Lots of non mixed black people have an Asiatic eye shape, but for him it's not just the eye shape, it's almost all of his facial features that strongly hint at Asian ancestry.

[@Mwoods2272]

True, you can really tell by the eyes.

[@Maartun]

He got Chinese eyes.

[@silvernomad5]

Yes, but in Japan, he is obviously different, that is never easy.

[@OrientalPearl]

He told me the same thing. He said black people can tell he’s mixed right away.

[@vaudevillian7]

Yeah he definitely looks mixed (I’m mixed too but Caribbean and European)

[@LBDBeauty]

It's sad that he doesn't feel as comfortable in his own country as he does in America. Wishing him all the best.

[@jnharton]

That is sad, but America is really mixed from centuries of immigration. -- Unless you're dealing with ignorant, insular people or discrimination, only behavior and speech is likely to be a reliable 'tell'. -- Although a strong resemblance to a particular recognized ethnic group might make some people wonder.

[@pinoyRN67]

no country is perfect America has lots of gun violence mass shootings

[@bobbystarks]

America really does have the best mix of everyone

[@miriamathews278]

I get that, America’s has better options tho, ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@viperdemonz-jenkins]

says alot about how much better the US is then the media and certain others make it seem. and not dissin Japan at all.

[@s.o.c.c.5027]

I definitely subscribed to him after this. I feel him on that. I am mixed as well I people use to judge me and make uncomfortable remarks because of that so I understand how it wad. Being adults is different though. It got better. Thank you for this great video Pearl. You always inspire me to push. ❤

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you for subscribing.

[@andystreet1479]

fascinating insight and perspective of being mixed race loved to see peoples responses

[@MikeyLikesIt89]

He looks Japanese and the young lady who pointed it out made me smile because she is proof that us younger generations are more cultured and will guide this world to a better place.

[@bettergentspodcast]

Younger people are more accepting, but they lack the work ethic of the older generations. Both are required to make this world better.

[@anapple6912]

Given today’s generation I don’t think the world will change to a better place...

[@am5790]

how about the other young people who didn't and couldn't point it out? every generation felt more cultured than the previous generation. The 60's generation were more ambitious and sacrificed to make their society better at a great risk. We all age :)

[@1amiller251]

@@anapple6912 ur name is “an apple” stop talking u speak for no one

[@anapple6912]

@@1amiller251 damn. why are you so mad over a name? and what? I should start speaking for people now? calm down my guy this argument starter will get you nowhere, do something better with your time.

[@golfergirl8123]

I found that younger people, spoke English more often to me when I was in Tokyo. But some were a little nervous to speak it, thinking it was not very good but I was so proud of them for trying. Then I was amazed when older people would spark up conversations with me in grocery stores, speaking excellent English. I used to visit Japan for work every summer. I miss it.

[@OrientalPearl]

Japanese elderly people are the funnest to talk to.

[@whannabi]

Should've hit them with the "eigo jouzu"

[@ArlindoBuriti]

not you to speak japanse hum? but then to speak english.... that imperialism do not die hum?

[@erenyeagerist7681]

@@ArlindoBuriti what? So, you americans want the non English speaking countries to always adjust to you and should always speak English? You want the world to bow down to your country? Who do you think you are americans? God? The world does not revolve around you! It's only right that you americans should learn other countries' language. Good thing that Japan exists that made you realize that US is not absolute God and that you should learn other countries' language, culture and traditions too. Don't think you're supreme when you're just a nobody

[@bevbenjamin8214]

@@ArlindoBuriti what?

[@JadeTheGreat]

As a German/Nigerian I kind of feel that, even though there is much diversity in Germany I always felt like I don’t fit in much and even if I visited Nigeria I wouldn’t exactly fit it. But tbh it bothered me more when I was a child, if you feel the same way keep pushing! dw what others think about you, you do you

[@uzomad]

I’m Igbo. Come to Nigeria and go back to your family village. We always accept our own. ❤

[@JadeTheGreat]

@@uzomad tysm! I will, I wanted to visit my cousins a while ago ^^

[@El-pistolero1]

Is yr dad nigerian or?

[@sirbonobo3907]

if YOU feel you dont fit in its your own fault. look at german cities they are more like african cities nowadays anyway.

[@moniidzia]

If your German parent had not race mixed you wouldn't feel that you don't fit.

[@AnonYoBizness]

I already watch this brothers content as well as yours when i see a video pop up. I can't be the only black person that appreciate content like this. Japan has been and still is my #1 place i want to visit and it always gives me a refreshing feeling that i will not get chased down with pitch forks LOL, jokes aside over the years of watching these type of videos in Japan, i have noticed a huge shift in the attitude of Japanese people towards foreigners especially black foreigners and it once again is very refreshing to see this, and i hope to be able to visit Japan once the Lovid (replace L with C) restrictions go away. I need to enjoy everything!! Thanks for posting this video

[@RoxanneLavender]

He said 'some Japanese features', his face is mostly Japanese-looking imo. I hope he can feel more comfy in Japan, his country, and i hope Japanese people can be more exposed to and speak with non-Japanese people, and accept them. And from what i see in your videos, obviously you are really helping with that as much as you can, which is awesome.

[@Seelenverheizer]

right? he totally has a japanese looking face

[@ReiKoko]

I agree, his face is totally japanese. My son is the same way. He's chinese/dominican and he has a darker complexion and chinese facial features. When he was a baby, I noticed that if his aunt (dominican/black) was holding him, strangers would immediately assume she was his parent based on their similar skintone. If I held him, then people seemed to notice the facial features more.

[@bakedstreetyt]

he should move to America he would be way more accepted here.

[@pmadood6970]

Whats wrong with them wanting to preserve their people's appearance? There are places taht are melting pots ya know. You may think it's messed up to outcast but imo it's messed up to force things on people.

[@TheAdriB]

So fucking true! He is clearly half Japanese. It’s crazy how people ignore the obvious.

[@stewartmuwangala2053]

I love how random people are walking around in the Japanese traditional wear. That’s amazing.

[@klopkerna3562]

They're in Asakusa

[@Catlily5]

@@klopkerna3562 What is Asakusa?

[@klopkerna3562]

@@Catlily5 a place in Tokyo which is more traditional. You can fin a lot of temples and some street food

[@Catlily5]

@@klopkerna3562 Oh, that is interesting! It looks like a nice place to go.

[@jackmorgan1677]

Left wing progressives would call that xenophobic and narrow minded right wing nationalist. Apparently according to them you should hate your own culture...

[@andreiamendes9116]

Great video! ❤️ I smiled with their reactions and shock when he spoke perfectly in japanese ☺️🙏 I also loved his relaxed attitude dealing with this issue 🌸

[@markburns2545]

Love it...massive respect. Love the fact you, catch people out..quality.....

[@eleanorrose6122]

I am a Nigerian and it's rare to see a Nigerian travel to Japan. I have loved Japan for so long I can't remember maybe when I was a toddler? It has been so long. Japan is one country I'm thinking of visiting and probably living there. I love everything Japan. I don't know why but I'm just crazy about Japan. One day I will visit Japan and I know the experience and joy will be too much for me to contain. And I'm currently working on learning Nihongo.

[@streetfightingman4240]

There is a really famous Nigerian man in Japan called Bobby Ologun, I don't know if you've ever heard of him, maybe as you like Japan. He's well worth searching on KZbin, very funny:)

[@nikkimiddlekillsday5161]

Mandy from the exile group is half Nigerian and half Japanese

[@celsofraga8500]

Naija people dey everywhere for this earth 😂

[@haruharumada]

I can honestly relate a lot to this as a fellow Nigerian

[@moussatahirou1531]

All my Nigerian weebs are here 🤣

[@yankeeinjapan8869]

I’ve been living in Japan and six years and had an interesting experience with two ethnic Japanese people born in Brazil. They spoke fluent Portuguese and were Brazilian at heart. They spoke very little Japanese and mine was worlds beyond theirs. When we went out it was always funny to see because I was the one helping them get around with the language. Not the same as this video but it goes to show that your are beyond the label of your nation. Or your race. Or your ethnicity. Or your language. I can be a Japanese speaking Yank from the Carolinas and my coworkers can be Japanese-looking Brazilians who feel at home in Carnival than in a Japanese shrine.

[@sambistabeauty]

They were probably Brazilian at heart, como eu🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@starlyghtdrifter66]

Only an north American would call a Brazilian person Portuguese at heart. Try not to be racist, when talking about racism dude.

[@sambistabeauty]

@@starlyghtdrifter66 I am actually born in the US. I say, I am Brazilian at heart because I am a samba dancer, and I know the difference. It isn't "North American" thing to do. Hatred is in the eye of the beholder. If you examine political movements, early forms of liberalism focuses on all that is wrong.

[@elden5052]

@@starlyghtdrifter66 it’s not racist, is ignorant at best. Stop calling things racist, which are not.

[@sheilaanna]

Brazil was colonised by the Portuguese, that was a pretty ignorant statement. More like they were Brazilian- not Portuguese

[@augustiner8425]

the japanese ppl are very nice, very friendly....they take their time to help you out and to make sure your questions are answered. in this video for example, they really try their best to speak english with you, event though they are struggling with it communcating it with you. If you are a foreigner in U.S.A. and you have a strong accent while speaking english when asking for direction on the street, good luck.....it will be very hard to get the info you needed with a typical local americans on the street. Not to say all americans are like that.

[@VinlandicSoul]

This was my introduction to both of you. Loved it! Double subscribed! Arigato🙏🏻

[@faith1614]

Your eyes are a massive giveaway. Anyone with eyes can see your eyes are Japanese. You are blessed to be fluent in 2 languages. 🙏🏾

[@OKSlinky]

The bullying in Elementary school was one of the major motivators for us to move back to Canada. Despite our twins being born in Japan and our oldest daughter having lived in Japan since she was 3, because we were in the country-side it was always a worry in the back of my mind.... Things aren't perfect in Canada either, of course, but at least here there isn't the same stigma with being mixed race, and my eldest's two best friends are also mixed race (Korean and Caucasian, and Indian and Caucasian) and it makes me so happy to know that if she has any issues when it comes to being mixed race she will have friends to talk to and relate to about it

[@AnCapDog144]

LOL you should have seen the public schools in New York in the 90s. Ultra savages and bullies. I still can’t believe I survived that. Doubt I did it with zero scars

[@lazybastard6004]

What your race

[@mac9954]

yes Japan is not for weak people and they are not into the blame game at all Canadian love the mix race freak show gay marriage sick stuff .after visiting Vancouver i felt sick so sad to see drug use on the street young girls selling their own bodies Sad. Japan doesn't need this .

[@_zee_2.0]

He his a perfect mix of Japanese Nigerian it’s so cool how he says he doesn’t care about what people had to say about him and how true he his to himself ❤

[@prime_comando]

Great video!

[@Imhotep.inwords]

As a black man that lived in Japan as a teenager, I don’t really blame Japanese for being kind of weird around people that aren’t Japanese or don’t look Japanese to them. Especially older people. I realized while I was there that most Japanese people will go through their entire life without ever meeting a black person. Also, there is a lot of social pressure on Japanese to fit in with other Japanese, so an idea like “diversity” isn’t really considered, although most of the Japanese people I met were really nice and helpful and encouraging. People really looked out for me while I was there. Edit: It's really annoying how people have been projecting their own ideological baggage onto my statement. Nowhere in my statement did I mention racism. Someone can act weird without being racist. In fact, I experienced far less racism in Japan than I did in the US. Also, for those of you who viewed my statement about diversity as some kind of invitation to input whatever pseudo-intellectual anti-diversity talking points you like to parrot from whatever diet-racist pinhead you've been jerking off to lately, you are sorely mistaken. I mentioned diversity as being a foreign idea for a country that has been almost completely homogenous for almost its entire history. And for those of you from the US drooling over the idea of some sort of homogenous utopia, then I invite you to confront the fact that the US has never been homogenous and it never will be. And Japan is not a utopia. Grow up, and get over it.

[@MyBelch]

Why the double standards? Racists are racists. Is it because you realize they'll never buy into your oppression fantasy? Japanese get no pass from me.

[@jackmorgan1677]

There is no 'strength in diversity'. The left wing progressives who peddle this are delusional. This whole diversity thing will one day kill off the European native cultures. Cultural death by a thousand cuts.

[@leafaro911]

Same in Russia or another Caucasian countries.

[@fonandovevo7737]

Well said

[@Imhotep.inwords]

@Joe Shmoe lol the US and Japan are very different places with very different histories. The US has always been diverse, but most of that diversity was suppressed until like 10 yrs ago.

[@rurounikenshin7036]

Amazing to see so many people wearing the traditional kimonos, beautiful to see such cultures preserving their traditional dress code and traditions. When I visit Japan I will surly be wearing a kimono 🥰🥰

[@samotivationbysami]

I’m Palestinian-Bulgarian from a mixed Muslim-Christian family. "Where are you from?" is always a difficult question for me to answer. I’ve never felt fully accepted in either the Bulgarian or Arab community and sometimes I've encountered racism and stereotypes about my background. Being mixed has its challenges, but in recent years I've come to appreciate the beauty of it. I realized that being mixed is one of the main reasons why I get along so well with different people, regardless of how different they are to me, where they come from, how they think and which religion they follow. Being mixed is a true blessing that makes a more well-rounded and tolerant human being.

[@PHlophe]

Samy, i don't know that this counts as "mixed race" as censuses actively classify arabs Gulf ones or not as white as it does Bulgarian. bi-national and bicultural . I get that Bulgarians are not "feeling" muslim religion like that .Eastern europeans are not exactly tolerant of differences. But your phenotype is accepted almost everywhere. surely it brings a bit of a sense of inner peace. I am biracial , i am one of those biracial the entire planet usually detests aka when Black is mixed with. so much so that my white family disowned me when i was a child still.

[@pamelalynch2580]

The guys taking him to the convenient store is so normal. I lived in Japan and every time I would ask for direction they literally would stop what they’re doing and take me. They are the kindest people I have ever interacted with- my personal experience. I have been to over 20 different countries and by far they are the most welcoming people-again my personal experience and opinion.

[@718snoopymoe_nyc7]

That’s very good information to know thanks I always wanted to visit Japan

[@pamelalynch2580]

@@718snoopymoe_nyc7 well hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

[@scully392z]

I experienced the opposite. I am Japanese and when I visit Japan I can talk a little Japanese and then the Japanese go full blast in Japanese and I have that blank look. I was born and raised in Hawaii so Nihongo sukoshi dake hanashimasu. People in Hawaii love visiting Japan. That half Nigerian guy should visit Hawaii.

[@OrientalPearl]

That’s the same thing that happened to my Korean classmates in China.

[@Ricecakezs]

@@OrientalPearl how has your Korean lessons been going?

[@JESUSISLORDforever888]

Alohaaaaaaaa. ABSOLUTELY👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾. I live in Hawaii now🌺. And find that the LOCAL Asians here are accepting of ALL raceS of ppl.

[@MROEnglishLessons]

You're not japanese, you're american stop the cap.

[@JESUSISLORDforever888]

@@MROEnglishLessons Marcos, you “stop the cap”( whatever that means 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏽‍♀️). Why can’t ppl be allowed to visit/live in a country that is not their native land and immerse in the country’s traditions. Many, many ppl like/love America and have adapted into our ways of doing things ( well, most anyway). Please do NOT rain on someone else’s parade. What country would YOU like to visit/live and learn their culture & traditions? PS: HATS OFF to this young woman, she is beautiful and I commend her for learning Japanese and CHINESE too and moving to Japan. Be nice, Marcos, isn’t our world filled with enough meanness/hatefulness. Take care. Normal is not coming back, but JESUS is - and it’s a lot sooner than most think!! MY DAILY PRAYER: “Come quickly, LORD JESUS”🎺🌺🙏🏾✝️

[@Its_Dave_Just_Dave]

Traditional Japanese dress is so beautiful as shown by the ladies in the video in places, i really love the look of Yukata and Kimono.

[@OrientalPearl]

I know right! It made me want to wear one too but it was just so hot.

[@steemlenn8797]

Right! Kimonos and shrines, I can't get enough of them :D

[@imb5128]

Such colors aren't exactly "traditional". It's rather a new invention

[@KHallesy]

My kids are mixed race. I have always taught them to take the best of each race and incorporate that into their personality. They live in the US and in 25 years we have never noticed any racism but instead everyone is fair and treats our family with respect. Its been amazing. I am sure you can find racism in America but we are well travelled and have never experienced it. Also Mexico is the same. Never a hint of racism in the many cities we have visited.

[@dennisluz6453]

Those two are having so much fun freaking out the locals when the two start speaking Japanese. Keep it rolling.

[@keintabak]

Thank you for interviewing with Jesse. This was a very interesting social experiment (and funny as well) 😁!

[@jensjesfjeld6238]

This isn't an experiment. It is Jesse's LIFE.

[@keintabak]

@@jensjesfjeld6238 True. (Troll.)

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks Nathan. I really enjoyed meeting Jesse and his friends. I think there will be more collaborations to come.

[@supportmamamoo5089]

" You're great at speaking this language of the country you grew up in, wow". I am an American really good at English, yes. I hear French people are really good at speaking French, too. Honestly, If it were me I would just be like " Your Japanese is really good, too!"

[@morphkogan8627]

Wow its almost like there is less 2% of all Japanese people are not fully ethnic Japanese. and of that 2% howmuch do you think are mixed with outside of East Asia? Probably a fraction. So no duh its shocking to think that a black skinned man with african hair can speak fluent Japanese and was born there. Europe and America have had foreign immigrants living and being born there for literal centuries. Its not complicated to understand.

[@kiaaurora]

@Support Mamamoo Have you ever heard of ethnic states? Majority of countries in the world are ethno states meaning they are inhabited by a single ethnicity that lived there for thousands of years? Or are you an American who thinks that every country is multicultural? That’s not the case. Japan is inhabited mostly by ethnic Japanese and that half-black guy looks like a foreigner to them. It’s the same in my country.

[@keirsimmons2312]

I mean, I'd say at least 99% of French people can speak French, but that number would be a lot lower for Americans having good command of the English language.

[@robra70]

I don't know, I'm an American from Missouri and I'm not that good at English sometimes 😂

[@MB-ei2fz]

@@robra70 😂

[@banimibo-oforijack753]

Wish you the best. I have just subscribed to your channel. From 🇳🇬 Nija

[@fineartist7710]

Being biracial and bilingual is a blessing, and this young man understands that, and the people he interacts with immediately pick up his positive vibe. He has no complex or negative attitude; he is just a positive energy to be around. And all people want to be around good, positive energy...keep it up, young man!

[@eddiealva9751]

What an awesome, positive guy! I thought I had a difficult identity struggle being a Mexican raised in the U.S. and now struggling to adapt in Mexico. Moving to a different country is definitely an experience! Wishing him all the best! 😄

[@gamechannel1271]

Why would you choose to move to Mexico... have fun with the cartels

[@bori80]

I know the feeling. I was raised in the US by my Puerto Rican parents. I came to live in Puerto Rico many years ago and I always been treated a little different.

[@ben-taobeneton3945]

This was wholesome. He looks like a fun guy to hang around. Really positive. 😌 I was kinda surprised that there were people saying he was Japanese. But hell, he does look Japanese. He has immersed in it so deep that he's one of them.

[@OrientalPearl]

We had a lot of fun that day and we were surprised by some of the reactions.

[@ben-taobeneton3945]

@@OrientalPearl I'm honored that you responded to me. 😌 I felt that, it was fun watching you having fun. This just proves that Japan is not as depressing as it looks 😄

[@jimtepedino9295]

@@ben-taobeneton3945 I don't think it looks depressing at all

[@wertyuiopasd6281]

he really doesn't

[@rabbitazteca23]

@@ben-taobeneton3945 it isn't depressing at all. Most people that come to Japan find relief from whatever pains they experience in their countries. Japan is peaceful and very zen. I've had less stress and enjoyed my experiences there more than I ever did in my country here in the US for example.

[@theparkourlady894]

It seems that, while u stand out more in Japan, they don't treat you badly. More often than not they are wowed and kind. I understand that could be annoying after a while, just because its always an extreme reaction, but its also an opportunity to help people to learn and understand colour better. The more people are exposed to something, the more they understand and embrace it. Children should not be given that job, but adults can make good ambassadors. You have an awesome combination of colour and features, btw. I hope you can be happy with whatever choice u make about where to live. ❤

[@joeguzman3558]

Back in 2000 i had a Japanese friend ( he still my friend but he moved to a different state) from work and he was the most loyal person you can have as friend

[@TheOneSoulMate_]

I loved the colab! It’s fun and positive. I love seeing kindness shown to others and the genuine cute reactions from people after hearing you both speak their language! It’s the main reason I watch your channel. It’s also nice to hear about their customs and culture as well.

[@OhioanGhost]

Here in the U.S, my cousin is mixed with being part Korean he was judged when he was on a baseball team that they were playing against and that got him really upset which he felt like it was 100% personal but his dad told him to be proud of where he's from and not let negativity bring you down. I understand that some generations want the bloodline to be very traditional but here we are very progressive in interracial relationships and more people can be accepting of it. I dated someone from India and got a huge cultural experience from her and knowing how strict Indian families could be, I was shocked that her parents were fine with her dating someone outside her community.

[@OrientalPearl]

That’s what most Americans don’t realize, how strict other countries are.

[@zerguszz7589]

Propaganda is real with this one,,, Lol Actually mixing races is worse than you think. If "wokeness" pretend to keep the diversity, then we should be against mixing races. That's how you keep a persons genetic intact. By mixing races, you lose every inherently feature to one race, therefore, everyone would be equally mixed, and diversity wouldn't exist anymore. Guess why pure whites are decreasing (pure white doesn't mean visually white)

[@johnnyc1227]

@@OrientalPearl the thing abt America being racist as the main thing is meant to cause division and is wrong. Many countries are and have been as much or more than here.

[@uadimwit]

My mother was raised in the racist South and told my brother and me that we would be dissowned if we ever brought a black girl home as a date. My brother pushed this, and his girlfriend's family is now one of my mom's favorite people to see. They have a genuine love for each other. Stupid can be overcome with love and understanding.

[@allen.9]

@@uadimwit honestly made me smile :)

[@Labradorite_Honu]

Watching this now and thinking about riding racial tensions here in the states…. I feel a little terrified every day for my friends who are POC… and I find it amazing that he would ever feel more comfortable here. Enlightening video!

[@josaphatnyamabu7425]

Jesse, your english is so good!

[@candidapple]

Always so kind, when I was in Japan a man from the train walked me for 45mins to my hostel - You hear that everyones shy etc but people were always confident enough to help you

[@carolemckibbon4586]

The young man's English is excellent. I can see how he would feel more comfortable in the US. Enjoyed the video.

[@OrientalPearl]

I’m so glad that you enjoyed the video Carole.

[@mfairuzismail2235]

Thats cool cz both of you can talk in my favorite all time country ... Thanks you and congratulations ❤

[@lex5740]

This gotta be the best Vid bro....

[@powresitta]

i feel it's like this everywhere, when tourists come to Croatia if they say 1 word in Croatian, it's over, u r their friend for life, they will kidnap u for the rest of the day and make u drink and eat and bring to their house and offer best that they have. it's the best feeling when u can overcome language barrier, ppl r craving connection any way they can get it.

[@YakultLitro]

isn't it a land of gangster russian that kidnaps people? i saw it in "taken" movie. 😱

[@powresitta]

@@YakultLitro i used kidnap as hyperbole 🙄

[@user-yu1yq8tq4b]

I love your comment, feel the same way too. Speaking a persons language makes you connect with them roughly 60% instantly!

[@djfluba6975]

Balkan moment

[@esin.c]

Same in Turkey haha

[@NewYorksFinest]

I like his attitude on the whole situation! Thank you as always Anming for sharing cool / interesting videos & bringing us along for the ride! :D I'll have to check out his page as well. Always nice to see people's reactions.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks so much Jeremy. Jesse and I filmed a video together that he’ll be putting on his channel too.

[@thefilipinojoe]

I'm an American living in the Philippines. I prefer living in areas where few to no other foreigners live. So I get a lot of stares. It was something I got used to after about a year living here. I tend to smile at whoever I catch staring at me. Most Filipinos are very friendly and welcoming, but like anywhere, you do need to be careful. I'm very careful and maintain a small tight-knit group of friends. I've been living here since 2018 and I have no plans of ever living anywhere else.

[@PHlophe]

Pinoys are mixed already so.

[@JRVerster]

First of all I love these culture diverse videos. I enjoy seeing how people react and discuss their experiences. I think these videos help breaking down barriers for people suffering. I also experience this alienation in my own country. How do we overcome this? How do we support others with this issue? Do you experience this because of your skin color or your looks? Why don't we ask more questions and try to solve these problems?

[@moniidzia]

13% of blacks in USA murder for over 50%

[@alexloz9174]

Excellent video! I love when creators collaborate with each other it's nice to see that team work makes the dream work😊

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you Alex. I’d love to meet more KZbinrs.

[@JamesDeanStudiesLanguage]

He is the most japanese looking black guy I have ever seen. I cannot believe people think he is a foreigner. He would stand out like a sore thumb in Chicago. That girl that recognized him as Japanese needs to be wifed up. Should have got her number. You can tell that does not happen often by his reaction. He was wearing a mask and she saw right through him. Edit: After watching it again, he had so many things that gave him away. His entire body language is Japanese. Look how he holds his own hands, stands with a small, humble hunch. No chest, as we would say. Pure Japanese.

[@MrCanada1]

He is half Nigerian can't be pure Japanese. If a British born in Japan he will act Japanese this nothing to do with being pure

[@marianhrodgers9245]

I live in Indianapolis, and he would NOT stand out here.

[@hatthewmallard4798]

​@@MrCanada1Okay Hitler

[@seminaundcokg]

bro y wifed up

[@Sunshine-zi4nq]

He doesn't look Japanese. Could pass for Cambodian maybe but not Japanese so can't blame people for not knowing. People go by Appearance not Mannerisms.

[@char08fal]

It's always so interesting to watch videos like this, especially when the person's phenotype is mixed. Like it's pretty obvious that he's at least part Japanese

[@amirin_]

I actually went to that temple in Kyoto when I was in Japan! The street vendors were very nice and they had good food too.

[@jimross7648]

Another truly amazing video Anming. The experiences you have as a visibly non Japanese person, is somewhat different than that of Jesse who was born and raised in Japan and first language is Japanese. I admit that because his English is spoken with an American accent, I would have incorrectly assumed he was an American, whom like you is very comfortable speaking Japanese. This episode brought to mind a video I saw with an American and a Canadian who were born and raised in their respective countries to Japanese emigrants. Neither spoke and both had limited understanding of Japanese, despite appearing to be visually Japanese. Along with them was a visibly non Japanese looking Japanese citizen having been born, raised and schooled in Japan. Like Jesse this individuals first language was Japanese. They went to few restaurants where the wait staff continued to try to converse to the Japanese looking individuals who indicated they did not speak or understand Japanese. At the same time the wait staff couldn't seem to comprehend that the non Japanese looking individual was speaking fluently to them in Japanese. It was an obviously a case of visual assumptions over riding what was actually occurring. I don't know if this would still be the case, as the video was at least ten years old, but I can imagine that Jesse has experienced similar situations.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much Jim. I always love reading your comments! Things will be really busy on my channel from October to February. There’s a lot going on. I can’t wait to give you a tour of my hometown in Michigan. I would like to see that video of the American and Canadian you’re talking about. Also, one day I’d really like to interview an American born and raised in Japan.

[@jpnlvr]

I know of an few American couples who lived in Japan when they had kids or their kids were little. One in particular who, I THINK there youngest was born here? but both their kids grew up in Japan. Their youngest did do an interview for the video Hafu, and talks about how her face is American but her heart is Japanese.

[@SyaoranDC]

Jesse, to me, has a slight accent when Speaking English and because of his features I would have immediately thought he was half Japanese and might be American or Japanese (doesn't really matter which because he is awesome). I've had similar experiences in Japan when speaking Japanese. The other person will simply say "No English" and I will keep talking in Japanese and they just keep saying "No English". Had the J-wife blow up on someone because of it and even after she informed them I was speaking Japanese, they still couldn't hear it. Had it happen again 3 weeks ago when we were in Japan so it still does happen sadly.

[@michaelm.1947]

"the wait staff couldn't seem to comprehend that the non Japanese looking individual was speaking fluently to them in Japanese" This still happens. Was just talking about this at work the other day (Sendai, Japan). It can be frustrating. I can't imagine the frustrations Jesse must have. A thousand small cuts every day.

[@michellecarr9495]

THIS WAS SO NICE

[@L1ttleM1crosoft]

Im mexican and learned japanese in school and through japanese friends and family. When i was in Japan, speaking to them in japanese they were so blown away it was easier to just say i was half japanese. 😂

[@KayyNova]

I'm glad he was honest. There is a culture of hiding that kind of experience in Japan. Talking about it is what will make things better ❤ 本当にありがとうございます🙏🏽

[@kanealoha]

Wow - another fantastic video. I’m so happy to be able to share in these experiences that you post for us! Thank you!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much Kane. I really enjoyed making this one! Glad you enjoyed watching it.

[@kanealoha]

@@OrientalPearl 😁

[@SoraNekoNyan]

I’m Japanese (but born and raised in the US), my husband is Nigerian, so our baby is also Nigerian-Japanese. I love watching videos about other Nigerian-Japanese mixed race people😊. My baby looks more Japanese now (Asian eyes, straight hair) with darker skin, but I’m sure his hair will become curly later on. He was born in Nigeria, and he’ll grow up here, too. Wondering what life would be like for him here 🇳🇬

[@hijo_de_Maria452]

Hola , yo estudie en la escuela con un amigo que su padre es chino y su madre dominicana. Esto fue en Puerto Rico , ese amigo hablaba muy bien el español pero no sabia mucho del idioma chino. He visto varios videos tuyos y debo decir que te escuchas bien natural en los idiomas de Asia. Que Dios la bendiga. ✌️

[@catcheek7761]

I lived in Japan for almost 5 years while my mom who has a doctorate in English was a teacher over there. She found a permanent position. She had a work Visa and I a school Visa. I use a wheelchair. First of all finding a school that would even accept me was difficult. Because while in the USA we have thing such as the ADA the laws regarding discrimination towards those with disabilities are much different in Japan. So even though I could speak Japanese as I had learned it for fun growing up I was still wildly talked down to all the time by most people. I even had mothers pull their children who would be just asking questions about my chair or why I use it like full on away from me and say “Be careful you shouldn’t speak to them, besides they shouldn’t even be allowed out in public.” I was 15 on the train heading home from school. I had never been more devastated. I loved living in Japan for a lot of reasons; I made great friends, learned and loved the culture, my education was wonderful, the experience was amazing. However I don’t miss that part of it at all. My mental health took such a toll from that. I came back to the US my senior year of highschool and while yes I am still daily spoken down to while going to my classes on my college campus as a 22 year old, or called a cripple at my job, I have never been told I shouldn’t be allowed in public at least in the USA. I will go back to Japan to visit my friends who I consider family at this point, but because of how I was treated as someone with a disability I could never live there again. I’m amazed by his ability to turn it into such a positive. I just wasn’t able to.

[@treeve13]

I'm so sorry, that's very unfortunate and a sad reality too. I understand that some countries don't have enough if any services for the disabled but to be treated as subhuman is something that I find quite unsettling.

[@blackkatt777]

Now that you've told your truth, it does bring to mind that I noticed subconsciously. Any programming of street talks or surveys in different countries, I don't recall seeing anyone in the background in a wheelchair or with permanent crutches. It never occurred to me that would be a taboo issue. That was an inhuman remark. And I meant that as inhuman and not inhumane. Whomever that woman was, who said that to you, wasn't human. What's worse is that mentality being handed down to the next generation. Glad you left for your own mental health. No one deserves to be treated like that.

[@catcheek7761]

@@blackkatt777 Yes! Thank you for noticing. If you look around the world you will be super hard pressed to find any people with physical disabilities just out living their lives. The most I saw when I traveled was either in London or Canada. Sadly a lot of countries don’t have the ADA or similar laws in place. So on the tail end of the civil rights movement after people noticed that the laws signed into place to protect against discrimination in the workplace and school did not include anything about people with disabilities so they fought to change it. At first it was called the 504 act and it did not have everything the ADA does, but it still protected against discrimination. It took a massive protest held all across the US where people with disabilities went and sat-in at federal buildings. It lasted 25 days until the 504 law was signed by shooting mass outrage across the country from people watching the protesters. The 504 act was then the building block for the ADA. You would think the ADA would’ve been signed in super long ago right? Nope! Just in 1990. The reason it was signed in by President George H W Bush after massive protests and pleas as well. One of the most powerful in my opinion in the “Capital Crawl” as it’s been dubbed. Over 1000 people who use wheelchairs, walkers, or crutches began to literally crawl on their hands and knees up the capital building steps showing how inaccessible it and the entire country is. There is video of it and it’s so amazing! I was born in 2000 but my dad remembers all of it happening as well as participating since my disability is genetic and he passed it on to me. But there is quite literally so much disabled history as well as more to come as we are out here still fighting for equal rights, treatment and to not be used. I appreciate your kindness! I’m very glad I left as well. As much as I adored the culture, the food, my friends, and was grateful for an amazing private education my mental health was in the toilet. I contemplated suicide regularly sadly and my depression led to me not eating except maybe one insanely small meal a day so I lost too much weight. I finally broke down one day telling my mother how I couldn’t do it anymore. She put in her notice at her job and we left as soon as everything was arranged. I’m doing better now though!

[@moontan_]

@@catcheek7761 Visit the Netherlands some day. Nobody will look down at you, not in that way because we are freakishly tall! Busses have special (safe) space for people in wheelchairs or with walkers and they have a pull out ramp if needed. People will help. Same with trains. I think you will find any store/company wheelchair accessible as I believe it is obligated by law. Even the sidewalks. I see people in wheelchairs commuting going to school or their jobs all the time.. or just living their best life. Even in clubs. Nobody will look at you like you don't belong. As it should be.

[@piedramultiaristas8573]

On the other hand. 💊I'm sharing Acts 2:38 also look for oneness about Jesus with anyone who wants it bless (I IF U DO NOT WANT JUST IGNORE)

[@dwrabauke]

That was really fun and interesting, thanks for giving us this insight. I am happy for him that he is able to enjoy both cultures without any problems.

[@sauronthegreat5799]

Don’t worry about what other people think. Value yourself. You are valuable.

[@mallon201]

I don't think Japanese people realise how helpful and kind they are to visitors. I've visited twice and compared to the many other countries around the world that I've visited, except maybe for home (Ireland), Japanese people are the best. They should be proud of how friendly and kind they are to visitors, it's an attractive feature to people deciding where to travel to. Great selling point for tourism industry.

[@bettydavis7359]

Great collab! I’m so happy for you to get to go home for a visit😊

[@OrientalPearl]

I can’t wait to show you my hometown!

[@OfficeHanchoBoxing]

I think it depends where you grow up in America being Black mixed with Japanese. My experience growing up in a small town in the south was quite awful . When people found out, because I was happy to say, 5th-7th grade being some of the worst years. HS I'm was more of a blacksheep. Not black enough to be black because I talked a certain way, I didn't sound "black enough" and def not accepted by most Asians, a girl wont dare take me to see her parents. There was a Cambodian gal my friend wanted to link me up with when I was in the 10th grade. She went to another school but my friend went to that school for an after-school program. Since they both attended , he went to go tell her about me. She asked him what I was , he said Japanese first and she got excited then the min he said mixed with black. She straight up says ew thats disgusting. In college I dated a Korean gal and I think her friends up north in Nova were mad that she was hanging out more with me than with them and refereed to me in text as "some N word "with the hard R. She broke up with me 10 days later but I think her friends up north played influence in that decision despite her saying it had nothing to do with that. The timing seemed to weird. I felt more accepted in Thailand my time going 2018-2021 than I do in my own backyard in the states. In 2019 I did visit Japan for the first time to see family I hadn't see in years , I had a great time, but didn't stay long enough to get a broader outlook.

[@leontaecoleman3644]

Asian peoples are very racist they just love white peoples.I’ve seen so many Asian women with white men it’s crazy.Asian women are brainwashed.

[@tylerp1019]

Yeah, I knew a black/Asian woman that said she was looked down on by some people in because she wasn't "really" black.

[@AyeYoBoxingWithMadiba]

Love your channel, big fan of boxing

[@OfficeHanchoBoxing]

@@tylerp1019 Its weird , Black/white and Black/Latin is more accepted in the community than Black/Asian. Its a ignorant colonial mindset that dates back centuries. Though Ive seen some progress , overall its not going to fully change anytime soon in America. I don't think such outdated colonial mindsets exist anywhere else but in the States, some Caribbean nations and in South America.

[@OfficeHanchoBoxing]

@@AyeYoBoxingWithMadiba Thx mane! much appreciated!

[@asadullah786]

very nice kind and humble people...... love their reaction

[@rhondabell5924]

It's so sad that your people call you a foreigner 😢. That's got to hurt.. much love and respect from Texas

[@-HRH]

Very sensitively done but also very enjoyable to watch. Well done to you both. ❤

[@marianadomenzain3154]

The same thing happens to me hahaha! I’m Mexican, but I have blond hair and lighter skin, so I totally know how it is to be a “stranger” in your own country! Everyone always speaks to me in English and are so surprised when I speak in spanish 😂

[@Biscuit9891]

you know they have white looking and black looking Mexicans right? are you this dumb?

[@yin.y0]

@@Biscuit9891 she is talking from her own experience. Perhaps where she lives there's no that much white looking people. You're the one who's acting dumb by insulting her when she's just talking about her experience. And before you say something, I know LATAM and its still uncommon to see fully white and fully black people there. Even if there are white or black people more now, they still feel and look like foreigners, and Mexico its not an exception. That makes easy to assume they do not know spanish as well.

[@marlindagomez5766]

Many Mexicans are white as well.

[@jacquelinexlara]

I’ve been to both countries and I am not trying to invalidate your experience in any way haha, I would like to mention that in Latin countries even though it’s not as common to see very white or black looking people it is soooo much more common to see people of all colors on a daily basis. Mexico is sooo diverse and they’re really are so many white Mexican people in certain parts of the country. When I was in Japan in about ten days I saw 1 black person and I remember being surprised because I was like wow yea haven’t seen much diversity here. So the amount of diversity in looks is vastly different in my opinion. Just something I thought I’d mention.

[@marlindagomez5766]

In Latin America the largest population of White Latinos are the following: 1. Brazil 2. Argentina 3. Uruguay 4. Costa Rica 5. Venezuela 6. Puerto Rico 7. Cuba 8. Colombia

[@kiranche]

I really like your videos and I love the way you sound when you laugh :-)

[@kellyd6619]

You may want to consider changing the title and message of this video. It would be more fair and honest to the people in it, to highlight the unity and kindness they expressed. After-all, the young man is approaching people while speaking in English. He's asking questions as if he doesn't understand Japanese. So, it makes sense that they are going to think he's not from Japan...and be surprised when he suddenly switches to speaking Japanese. All the people were open and friendly towards him in this video.

[@tehnebb]

Yeah, this makes no sense. I would be surprised if someone spoke English to me before switching to fluent native. What about that scenario is realistic? Clickbait video

[@dylanleah]

Thank you for mentioning this. Was thinking the exact thing when watching this video and went straight to the comments to see if anyone else picked up on that.

[@coolrebel671]

It’s awesome seeing how much your channel has grown in subscribers and viewers over the past couple years. Happy for you!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much!

[@johnnyalegria]

Amazing video! Loved Jesse’s personality and interaction with all!

[@emvee6959]

I migrated to Australia when I was 10...so that's 45 years I've been learning/speaking English. When people compliment me on my English, I say: "Thanks, your English is also very good". I don't have foreign accent. When people insist on saying I have a little bit of an accent, I remark: "Oh, you can SEE an accent?" Because they're judging it on the way you look... Might seem facetious, but I take some of my power back this way... 😊🌞

[@Tay144-fb5qp]

You failed to mention who u are. What country? Yes, u are being facetious.

[@Mindfreedom8]

Just subscribed to his channel, he seems like genuine good guy, looking forward to seeing how his journey goes.

[@theaisme203]

I wanna learn japanese too. Im impressed how you are so good. I WAS THE FIRST LIKE OMG

[@OrientalPearl]

You can learn too! Nothing can stop you.

[@aspebb]

Dedication. Hard work and patience 💪

[@jackoshi8227]

Jesse is really a nice guy. Smiling, very good energy. You will found your place and be happy wherever you go, man.

[@babyjells]

He’s the perfect mix of both cultures! He looks very Japanese to me, but also very Nigerian- Igbo to be specific (not sure if that’s his dad’s tribe, but he looks like us). I’m Nigerian- I can spot my people from a mile away ❤️🤣🤣🤣

[@IkennaLanguages]

wooow great video! So cool to see this collab, I love both of your channels! You guys are crushing it 💪

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much Ikenna. That really means a lot. I’m glad that you finally got to see the specialist you’ve been waiting a year for. I really hope you can get your health back soon. Also, congrats on your engagement.

[@IkennaLanguages]

@@OrientalPearl Thank you so much! Didn't know you were following my health situation, really appreciate the kind words! I just sent you a message on instagram

[@naveennandigum8630]

I grew up in Japan, and I'm surprised that you both were surprised those people were taking you to the convenience store. That happened for me many times. Maybe because this was before smartphones(1991-98& 2004-07)? I just found your channel, I love social experiments like this, and you do a great job of it

[@merrillgeorge1838]

Damn South Indian in Japan

[@naveennandigum8630]

@@merrillgeorge1838 oh my god, a person in a different country than their ethnicity. shocking.

[@merrillgeorge1838]

@@naveennandigum8630 thats not what i meant. im just glad us south indians are everywhere. im a diaspora member myself

[@andrewjones8997]

More blessings to you 🙏 ❤ ✨ 💛 💓

[@user-jz8vv4sc7k]

Another great video, thanks...

[@yassiamy]

I feel happy when i see people accept people regardless of their race , color , religion or culture and hope to see more of that .