Japan Culture Shock: My Top 5 Shocks Living in Japan

What's it like to move to Japan? I first visited Japan in 2015 from China when I was living there. I decided to move to Japan after that and have lived here for 2 years so far. Despite having lived in Asia for many years, Japan remains unique to me. There have been many adjustments and culture shocks since moving here and I want to share them with you. Whether you want to move here or visit Japan for a trip, I hope this helps you prepare.
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[@OrientalPearl]

I hope that you are enjoying these vlog-style videos along with the other videos. I like to do a mix of language, travel, and humor on this channel. I plan to buy a nicer camera soon for some indoor and night shots. -Anming

[@everready2903]

Great videos! This one made me hungry! 😃

[@yellowtiger6296]

Great video as always! Really enjoy your channel and the different video types. Keep it up!

[@DecrepitBiden]

Have u tried balut egg yet? I omly eat them if the embryo hasn't developed yet.

[@miguimau]

You are doing great.

[@guitarcare]

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[@Ziggy186]

Aww, i felt the sadness in your eyes when you got stood up. Unfortunately that kind of things happens everywhere, even here in Europe.

[@ttkoeda9954]

Yeah ghosting is kind of a thing here in Japan because people don’t like direct confrontation, and for the same reason, people on the receiving end also kind of accept it in some cases. But that thing (not showing up after hours of train ride) happened to you in this video is whole on another level! That is so disrespectful and unacceptable even in Japanese standards! (because wasting someone’s time is viewed as one of the biggest sins in Japan) Probably that person is just a scumbag.

[@Twize]

Inconsiderate “friend” on the effort you took. not right. You still had a positive outlook afterwards. You’re a good person 👍

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you. I was feeling pretty upset that day, but there is no point on dwelling on that or taking it any further.

[@deceaseda7x22]

I love how humble that little store was, good to see hard working Japanese people doing what they can to make an honest living ❤️

[@DragakuRandom]

The ghosting issue is a problem here in America as well. Especially in the dating scene. At least he told you he wasn't showing up instead of just not showing up, leaving you wondering if something happened to him.

[@OrientalPearl]

That's true. Otherwise I would have waited at the station for a long time looking for him.

[@gregpotter2278]

Well, I hope that anyone that "breaks harmony with you" realizes that they have lost an amazing friend! You seem like such a wonderful, amazing person that in a short amount of time that I consider a friend, because I feel harmony with you! I hope you continue to share your positive energy and love around Japan and thank you for giving us some of that energy & love through your videos!!! Love ya, doll!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks Greg. I was pretty bummed out about the whole thing, but like we talked about on Instagram, it's not the first time I has trouble with that person. I'm really hesitant to do videos with people I met on the internet and KZbinrs. I've had some disappointing encounters. Some of them wasted my time doing interviews with me or having me make a video with language learning advice and never posted it. It's not cool to waste people's time like that.

[@gregpotter2278]

@@OrientalPearl Nope, its not respectful at all!! Well, you always make interesting content and you brighten people's day and you brighten mine too!! Chin up, chest out, and feet marching forward to keep blazing your own adventures and taking us with you!

[@justpassingby6106]

@@OrientalPearl ohhh I wish I had a friend like you to practice portuguese, you are very cool and kind!!! He lost a very good friend, I watch your videos always!!! :)

[@hansu-nihon]

Glad to see you with Toby again Anming. The older man who sold you the cucumber, and the woman getting a massage was a nice scene, very friendly elders.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks, this was really old footage of Toby and I. Right now we can only talk through video call.

[@JollyBotox]

​@@OrientalPearl In that market scene we can see at least 4 sings "please ask if you want to take a picture" both in Japanese and also in English for the tourists. Is it that particular seller personal decision or there's some general law regulating photo and video in public places?

[@AlexanderElpis]

The old man said he began his job since 昭和25年(1950) not for 25 years.

[@ISTARI22]

My number 1 pet peeve is when you're supposed to meet someone and they turn up late. I can't imagine not turning up at all. All hell breaks loose. I'm sorry for you. Really.

[@OrientalPearl]

Coming late would have been a lot better than not coming at all

[@AceofShaq]

Japan was crazy when I moved there. Especially events like Halloween in Shibuya. But as soon as you begin speaking their language they open up sooo much

[@xierxu]

@Frank Burjan 彼女になったら、こな普通問題を教えたくないですか。

[@Ayveh]

OMG Halloween in Shibuya is something I long to experience. Tickets cost over 1,000 dollars and that's without the hotel and then spending money. So I need to at least save up enough to not starve or sleep on a bench while there.

[@chrismac3696]

Not showing up...is the worst feeling! It's called: "Flaking!!" Sorry, but those people are not friends, they are simply JERKS!!!!

[@OrientalPearl]

Yeah, I couldn't believe that they did that.

[@sebastianusami]

its even worse when they cancel last minute, like he couldnt have texted you a few hours before!? Id be so pissed

[@greeneaglz2573]

@@OrientalPearl So painful in sooo many ways. You deserve better.

[@DecrepitBiden]

One of my sister does this. She invites me over. She & her husband has a fight. So get together is cancelled. No text/call. I drive 30 minutes over to just turn around & go back home. Eventually, I stop coming over their house. Problem solved.

[@ianwilliams1163]

It's called ドタキャン in Japanese. It's pretty common between local friends but not when someone spends more than an hour to come and see you. That's unbelievably disrespectful that I think there's some other reason he didn't show up.

[@dayrisevision3843]

I've been disappointed by mostly everyone in my life. So, I've just learned that being my best self is all the friendship I need. I'll always be kind, but I won't seek that feeling of yearning for a friend anymore. People sometimes just simply don't know how to be honest. I'm very blunt and I see things for what they are, one can articulate that without hiding the truth and making someone feel worthless or "less-than". Sorry you had to experience this. You helped me recently on some Kanji, you have a good heart. Don't let others bad hearts stain yours. - A fellow supporter of your channel and all your endeavors.

[@OrientalPearl]

Sometimes we are unlucky and run into a lot of unkind people, but there are nice people out there. I've been moved by people's kindness as well. Thanks for supporting the channel.

[@yip2454]

The ghosting is rather common in asia. people would rather disappear than confront and solving the issues at hand

[@loveispatient0808]

No I think it’s a universal phenomenon! We are all human beings with the same sinful nature in us!!!

[@OrientalPearl]

I know and it makes me sad. I've lost a few friends suddenly and it was really unfortunate. Sometimes people would rather run than communicate.

[@P53eud0nym05]

Being “polite” or “shy” or “non confrontational” is bull crap. If u decide u want to unfriend someone for whatever reason, tell him. Arranging a meet up then no showing & ignoring all texts & phone calls is cowardly at best, evil at worse. I mean u know u are not planning to show up so why arrange a meet up? Jerk probably will leave his/her spouse standing alone at the altar too 🙄

[@maya_jones3411]

@0808JCS Lee. Not everyone does that, there are some rare and impressive human beings who are very emotionally mature and admit to their faults, it's one of the rarest traits to have though, along with extreme patience. So anyone with those traits are amazing and impressive.

[@warrenlauzon5315]

Yes, but it is MUCH more prevalent in Japan.

[@malblount1792]

Entertaining as always. Your doing just great. Thankyou for another stream😘

[@rm9308]

3:15 is one of my favorite clips so far. I love seeing farmers.

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm glad I kept that scene in there then.

[@NoSpringChickadee]

I just stumbled on your vids and subscribed. I've heard you say in the past your dislike of KZbin, but your authenticity is what makes your channel wonderfully refreshing. Please do what makes you happy and feel best, but I love your content! You definitely will receive the best from what you do. How hard you work is an inspiration!

[@OrientalPearl]

Welcome aboard! Yeah, I was very turned off by KZbin for many years, but I saw some channels like Bald and Bankrupt that gave me hope in KZbin again.

[@pixxieline_0461]

i really enjoyed this video, thanks!

[@doubled3082]

Very very close to 50k subscribers....way to go. I remember when it was 6,000 and knew you would explode. YOU deserve all the success that comes your way. All your followers love you!! Much love from Illinois. Be safe and be well.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much 😀 It passed the 50k mark while I was sleeping. I hope to get 100K getting into September. Thanks for your support.

[@WhereMyChicken]

Loved this video! Great variety. Sweet. Informative. No screaming at the camera, just talking as if we were next to you. Good editing, too. You're still on a roll, Anming!

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad you enjoyed! No need to scream at the camera lol. I feel like a lot of KZbinrs forget that they are talking to the audience and end up sounding angry.

[@Filianyntix]

Omg that oji-san who sells cucumbers was sooooooo freaking adorable! 😍😍 He even gave you freebies 😊

[@bloodytearsancient666]

Thanks for sharing with us! I really like all your videos, you give them a fresh air. I enjoy it

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad you like them!

[@cameronwells82]

Samurai Sanders is going to hit you with his 11 herbs and spices.

[@lrlasvegas6427]

I really liked this style of video! I love learning from you!

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad you liked it!!

[@tdonithan863]

Thank you for posting such an informative and fun video!

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rainypath96]

This video was so insightful and gave me different things to think about before traveling. The friendship ending suddenly part was sad... you are too nice!

[@OrientalPearl]

Yeah, I was sad about that too.

[@thatteachernextdoor2422]

Oh, I could hear the disappointment in your voice when your friend didn't show up.😕I had a trip back to Japan planned for this month (I had to cancel it) and my friend wanted me to get an international drivers license to drive one of their family cars. When I lived in Japan, I didn't drive at all so I was a bit worried about it. I'm used to wide roads over here, and pulling forward into parking spots. People here can also spend a lot on their fur babies. As far as crowded trains, I once got on a train after a fireworks show in Yokohama and it was so packed that I could not move at all!

[@OrientalPearl]

Fur babies seem to be getting more and more spoiled around the world. lol

[@keithstarkey5584]

What a great, great video. Thanks for putting it out there in honest and intimate heart. Thanks!

[@OrientalPearl]

I appreciate that! I put a lot of thought into this one.

[@zachreitan3859]

"Break the harmony" that's a great way of putting it.

[@shirleyholpp9825]

Love it when you show us around the City and Towns.

[@RManueel]

I love your videos! Thanks for taking the time for us! From México.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you Mexico! I love you.

[@h4n3i1]

I love your videos 💞 Can't wait for another! 💞

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm brainstorming ideas for a new video right now.

[@davidmagson6736]

With that Kill Bill music, I keep thinking you're going to pull out a samurai sword.

[@nofreedomspeech6918]

when he cancelled the meet,,,u almost cried out

[@OrientalPearl]

I did cry lol

[@chris.dalton]

Some good and genuine thoughts and observations here. I was endlessly fascinated and bewildered by my sabbatical year in Japan. You've captured some of that feeling well.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much. This video took a long time to make because it was hard to express all of those feelings in just 10 minutes.

[@edwardflowers8001]

Excellent advice on another note people flaking out on others is starting to become a worldwide trend people only care about themself no matter where they are from. Stay positive love the videos

[@OrientalPearl]

I think you're right. It's especially common with people you meet on the internet.

[@ThoseBackPages]

50K!!!!!!!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU Anming! As someone that spent most of their life living in NYC, i am totally numb to crowds! haha I have to ask, has your metabolism always been so amazing? You seemingly eat anything! LOL man, 5 hours of travel and he does THAT to you? that is F'D UP! Sounds like "friend" wasnt enough for that guy. i really enjoy Farmers Markets! Well done and congrats again on 50K (half way to your YT Button!)

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for your support. I eat food. I also make 2 KZbin videos each week. Did you see all the walking I do? I walked in Kamakura for 4 hours.

[@jimross7648]

I really enjoyed this video. Japan is highly placed among my favorite locals in the world. James Clavell's Shogun first activated my interest in the country. Then the mini series cemented my belief that I had to visit. I visited most of sites of William Adams life and journeys in Japan, and as a result experienced most of the issues you highlighted in this video. I have driven in many countries but except for the highways in Japan, I'm afraid of many of the town roads, because a two way road isn't wide enough for one vehicle and a bicycle. Thank god for the efficient train/subway/tram system. I look forward to your future adventures.

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm so happy that you enjoyed it. I was really struggling with what to make this out of after my KZbinr friend stood me up on the Kamakura trip.

[@jackest4114]

Thank you for the video! I ran as soon as I saw the notification 🤣

[@OrientalPearl]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@TheTristanDixon]

Just started watching you. Living in Japan seems so fascinating and it’s cool to see it without having to commit to be there!

[@Deadtide]

The train footage was so adorbs. HAPPY 50K!!!

[@OrientalPearl]

That's not much! I thought it was weird to film myself sitting there, but it doesn't look so weird in the final video lol.

[@Deadtide]

@@OrientalPearl lol no it was great 😊

[@FritsvanDoorn]

Very nice to see some different things. Thank you.

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad you enjoyed it. I'm trying to mix it up on this channel and show you different things.

[@dgmojojojo]

“I started eating those kit-kat and then on, it was game over” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Kinzanagi]

I've been squashed during rush hour in Tokyo. I'm always amazed with how many people can cram in those subway cars.

[@kennayres6132]

I felt so bad for you...5 hours of travel to see a friend that decided at the last minute not to be friends anymore...despite the mask, I could see the hurt and disappointment in your eyes. I must compliment your brave and positive attitude though. I've always loved Japanese culture, and your sincere depiction of life in Japan as an American is very refreshing. Keep up the great work.

[@OrientalPearl]

It sucked and the most awkward thing is that I saw that person in Yokohama while out filming a Chinatown video.

[@namnam-wc4zi]

I think he said (4:03) ``昭和``（Shouwa） 25 年, which is =1950, is when he started working for this, so he's been doing it for about 70 years.

[@OrientalPearl]

Yes, 2 people pointed that out. I will have to go into KZbin editing to make the change.

[@Mwoods2272]

So he started the business when he was 10 if he is 80 years old? If he started at 20, he looks good for a 90 year old.

[@OrientalPearl]

Maurice W LoL, I think it’s just the market itself. :)

[@Mwoods2272]

@@OrientalPearl Oops, My bad. LOL

[@namnam-wc4zi]

It's not unusual to see teenage kids even under 10 year old working if you consider the era background, 1950, after the war. Moreover, nowadays it's natural to see people 80 or up still working here in Japan, and there' re well over 50,000 people who are more than 100 years old staying healthy these days.

[@MrTact1]

Love to watch your vids, educational and relaxing. Love the editing too. Just wondering: is it normal to use the sidewalk for bikes? Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@OrientalPearl]

Hello Netherlands. Yes people ride bikes on the sidewalk all the time here. People don't really ride in the street.

[@Sling467]

I love your videos! My daughter was supposed to go to Japan to be an ALT in March. She had waited over a year and was so excited to move and then came the virus. 😩. I found your videos as I was hoping to go visit her during her winter break. 😊

[@OrientalPearl]

Oh wow, that is so disappointing. My mom was supposed to come see me graduate this month and both her visit and graduation was cancelled.

[@Sling467]

Oriental Pearl I’m so sorry! That’s heartbreaking! This is definitely not the year we all envisioned. Hopefully next year is better! ❤️

[@Holyitshim]

never thought i would say this to a youtuber but you deserve more subs

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you. It will all come in time. I'm a new Yotuuber.

[@mercyydaddyy6173]

I think your videos are so amazing and helpful! One thing I have to say without sounding rude, I think if you get a nice mic it will be a lot better!! Sometimes it is difficult to hear, but keep up the good work!

[@OrientalPearl]

The mic on the camera is a bit of a dead end, because I need to use a very small camera for reaction videos. But I should get a better mic for the narration parts.

[@xasmaa3219]

I enjoyed this new style of your videos!! I guess your channel will become more attractive and fun if you diversify the videos styles. That’s really awesome and great idea ✨😍😍

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much. I like to do something a little different each time.

[@paulbradley8533]

Love the videos!! Interesting and I'm hearing Japanese at same time, that I am trying to learn!!

[@OrientalPearl]

That’s wonderful! I hope it’s helping you.

[@KNot-Mi-ReelName]

11:05 wow those trees !

[@roddy222]

I like to have the JR announcement sounds on my phone notification just to have a little bit of Japan when I'm not their. Great video. Cheers.

[@OrientalPearl]

I love their announcements and train music too!

[@alexvila6611]

Wow you're almost in +15k subs per month! I hope you keep'em coming you deserve it!

[@OrientalPearl]

You must have looked that up on socialblade ha ha. How did you know that? You're right though.

[@igonzy]

Great content, as always, greetings from Cali✌️

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for watching again California.

[@grahambaker6867]

Another great vid Anming. Soo interesting. Still firmly believe it would make a good film/ TV documentary, or at least a travel blog for Japanese Tourist/ Culture Board!! Thought you could have explored the food a lot more. Prob justifies a 1 hour special on food alone (yes please ! ) Thought the voice over towards the end was really good. How about a trip to the smaller towns? Or did you do that already? ( not seen all your vids ) Keep them coming !

[@OrientalPearl]

Yes, it will take many more videos to explore all of the foods out there. I would like to try blowfish in Japan.

[@jameskotsugi519]

I remember seeing the Colonel dressed like a member of the Shinsengumi in Kyoto. This vlog was simple, but, enjoyable. You're right, everyone will react to Japan differently, that's what makes the journey that more interesting. Thank you for your visions.

[@OrientalPearl]

Wow, I would go to Kyoto just to see that lol

[@batman4452]

Thank you so much for your very informative, and entertaining videos... My wife, and I are hoping to go sometime in the future. What state are you from in US?

[@mitchellvetter7719]

Omg! You commented on my HelloTalk post about Speaking Japanese on KZbin! :) love your videos ❤️

[@OrientalPearl]

Wow, you are one of the few people on Hellotalk that found my KZbin channel. I've been using that app for many years, much longer than KZbin.

[@mitchellvetter7719]

@@OrientalPearl I love that app so much! It's so great to connect with people

[@jackest4114]

I liked how the first ones were about you, adapting at your own time to all these new things for you. I'm sorry about the ghosting though 🥺 you seemed so upset about it! 😔 and about fashion, when are we seeing Harajuku Oriental Pearl? 🤣 Thank you for sharing with us and keep it up 🙌🏽

[@Mwoods2272]

If it was the next city over, she might not be upset but Kamakura is far from Tokyo and depending on the train line. It can take you a constant almost 2 hour train travel and a couple of train switches.

[@OrientalPearl]

Harajuku was in the video. That's where the dog clothing store was.

[@OrientalPearl]

You're right. It was 3 train switches in total.

[@jackest4114]

Oriental Pearl yeah I know, I just meant going on full with the style 😩😂

[@lajuangill3461]

Dude your story telling and editing is fireeeeeee!! I've lived in japan before and it was pretty lonely at times thought my language wasnt amazing. You have an amazing command of the language and your interpretation of what they're saying is really fun. Do you get lonely there with that level of language skill?

[@OrientalPearl]

I was very lonely here at first but it got a lot better after that. Doing language exchange helped a lot

[@kayojeda3622]

When I got to Korea I loved the subway, even when it was crowded. I also just wanted to buy all the clothes i could😂

[@nirwanchandika]

Is really nc and education for me to watch your content.. 😁 stay safe and gambatee!! 🤘 Btw can you recommend some place if foreigner going first time to japan but only have english languange to depend on? Or wish some hand gesture to point what to do? Is that effective.. Thanks

[@OrientalPearl]

My recommendations to foreginers visiting Japan (see the video "Japanese react to English") is to learn a few Japanese survival phrases.

[@seal128]

Great quality videos! Thanks for inspiring me to learn more about the East Asian cultures. I'd be interested to know about how you approach keeping yourself safe as a female foreigner.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you. i don't have to worry much in China and Japan, but I stay aware of my environment. Someone was following me on my way home last month and I noticed. I led them through a maze of buildings and got them off my trail. Sometimes it's as simple as that.

[@tommytopkinsinamosh]

Anming, I'm taking my first train with my bag and skateboards tomorrow morning to begin my trip. You are one of the persons who inspired me to leave my native country, to learn and grow. I'll take my Chinese textbook of course and follow your vlogs from elsewhere now. Greetings from France! Thomas.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you for your comment Thomas. Where are you going tomorrow?

[@tommytopkinsinamosh]

Oriental Pearl I was going to Nice, South of France.

[@DrEpicstein]

The production/editing of this video was top notch. The music choice was on point. This was top tier quality, I enjoyed it very much. Kudos to you for the hard work. :D

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much. I'm a newbie, but I'm trying to get the hang of this KZbin stuff.

[@krunkinstein]

lmao the kid running in circles at 00:48

[@OrientalPearl]

Rob Chyna I totally missed that. Lol

[@theautomator2001]

Holy shit I'm so happy you don't have an abundance of pounding music in your videos and when you do the levels are turned down. Keep up the good work!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks. I was trying to keep it balanced. Sound quality it really hard to perfect.

[@brzfst]

Always interesting..and even though you were stood up...positive :)

[@Mintshake_bunny]

Green tea ice cream is so delicious! And it looks pretty too ♥

[@matthewraya4246]

I come from a fairly small town in California. I always felt overwhelmed by the population of San Francisco when I used to visit relatives there when I was a child. It always took me about three days to get accustomed to the increase in the number of people around me & the closeness of the homes. I can imagine how it must feel in Japan.

[@OrientalPearl]

Yeah and on top of that Tokyo is the most densely populated city in Japan.

[@MosaicRose99]

ok, ever since I heard this music, it is playing over and over in my head, lol. Where did it come from? 6:36

[@OrientalPearl]

That's just a song from the free KZbin audio library.

[@foamyone101]

Your content is interesting, surprised you don’t have more subscribers. You’ve got a very confident personality as well, I’ll give you that.

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm a newcomer. This channel is barely a year old.

[@foamyone101]

@@OrientalPearl I think your channel will grow quite a lot, keep up the good content.

[@Ed19601]

Agreed, japan is a unique and fascinating country and very pleasant

[@robertofinali2495]

Living in a place where Tohsaka is projected in public places (see 4:38) would be a dream come true :) Back to serious matter, great video! Positive about japan is also the cleaness of public spaces and the very high standard of professionalism in customer service! I was also pretty surprised during my holidays in Tokyo that cashless payment is pretty much nowhere accepted. Kind of awkward for a country that is stereotipized as being super-technological and futuristic.

[@OrientalPearl]

You're right. The irony of Japan is that it's high-tech and low-tech at the same time. That was a big problem with working remotely during the pandemic.

[@dickklukhuhn3748]

Are you never afraid there? Very nice to see your vlogs.Greetings from the Netherlands !!

[@OrientalPearl]

Hello Neatherlands. I don't usually feel afraid here except when there are bicycles behind me. There have been a lot of close calls where I almost got run over.

[@yen597]

I like the Maccha ice cream beside Kamakura station. Love the place as well.

[@robertcontignon]

Great thanks for sharing your personal shocks with Japanese culture. 😀 It's obvious that each country on the world has some uniqueness in the culture that makes us shocked at different level. 😆 But on the other hand, this cultural difference is also a point we often expect to live when going abroad. 😄 Anyway, I love Japan even for its very unique culture ! 😊 This is just Japan, Anming san. 😉

[@phichau90]

This is crazy. Next year my goal is defo going to japan.

[@lisablair8847]

Great video... Matcha is totally addicting, I agree with you!

[@OrientalPearl]

It's sooooooo good. I fell in love with it.

[@sabre2112]

I spent 2 months in Atsugi in 2015 and loved it

[@juliakamphuis527]

My dream is to live in Japan, im learning Japansese now and i love to watch your videos becuase they inspire me💞⛩

[@kidgokuxl]

I lived in Japan for a few years, mainly in Yokohama near Chinatown. Spent most of my time working and going to meetings all over place. My view was great, I lived on the 30th floor and could see the whole harbor with Rainbow bridge off to the right. And on the other side of the my place you can see Fuji-san off in the distance. When I could get a day off, a lot of the time I'd go down to Chinatown area and hangout around the harbor area. Since I don't speak Japanese very well it. Really didn't matter because Japanese in the city can speak english, but they're too scared to talk. Thanks for the video 🇺🇸🗻

[@OrientalPearl]

That's so cool! I just went to Yamashita Park for the first time last week. It's really beautiful in Yokohama.

[@nj6530]

Your channel is so cool!

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad you think so!

[@gct1913]

I really enjoyed this video; great content!

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad to hear it!

[@jamesplitter14]

My life is pretty gloomy right now and watching your videos make me happy, even if it’s just for 10 minutes :)

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm glad to hear that these help. I hope things get better for you soon.

[@jamesplitter14]

Oriental Pearl Thanks a lot! Your videos are awesome

[@rdon53]

Glad you are holding out for a little while longer, America is lots different. P.S. great song by Procol Harum called Perpetual Motion with lots of subtleties.

[@abdelhakimmiloudi9041]

Keep going your the best

[@bookofeye]

Wow, you got a lot followers now! Congrats!

[@OrientalPearl]

It's all thanks to you and the others.

[@dreaa29]

My boyfriend is like that friend it’s easier for them then having to deal with anything they think may lead to a confrontation

[@fire_bird-cr2ro]

4:20 looks like a nice farmers market, i would love to go there

[@marykathleensapp6937]

In Guam...you drive slow everywhere except up near the airport. At least when I lived there@

[@sowmyashree6849]

Thanks for the wonderful video. Living in India I feel crowded places doesn't matter much. But what you said about 'Friendship ends' is really sad. At least a goodbye would be better... I feel I'm understanding Japan in a new and good perspective because of you and I appreciate that a lot🙏... You being yourself is the wonderful part of your videos 👍. Please don't change that 🙏. Hope to meet you someday in person 😇 ありがとうございます🙏😇

[@OrientalPearl]

Yes, I'm sure you are used to being around a lot of people in India! Thanks for watching and I hope you can come to Japan one day.

[@takashisaito291]

Blue-eyed samurai, I’ve never seen one before. Btw you speak very fluent Japanese😄

[@manavmaheshwari6016]

thanks a lot for uploading it on my bday (couldnt see it b4 coz i was watching netflix the whole time XD)

[@OrientalPearl]

Darn netflix. lol

[@khfan4life365]

Loving the samurai Colonel Sanders. I want that as a decoration.

[@nivlasairuza8024]

I love those bonsai...Hi Anming I'm your new subscriber, and I've watch all your vlog. I like to go to China or Japan, but I ended up in K.S.A. Maybe someday I will travel there.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for joining the channel. I hope you get a chance to visit China and Japan one day!

[@fuuta0320]

Matcha ice cream and chocolate are really delicious 抹茶のアイスクリームとチョコレートは、ほんとに美味しいですね

[@charliewhiskey9069]

COOL ENJOY UR STAY THERE.....

[@suejmaryoung]

I am sorry you got stood up but you are a bigger person and took it graciously. I love your vlogs as always and speaking perfect mandarin. Btw, are there any tourists in Japan as yet ? I am itching to go back for the food and shopping!

[@OrientalPearl]

There are zero tourists in Japan right now. I was one of the only people walking around.