Studying Japanese before traveling to Japan

[@takashiifromjapan]

Full interview kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp-9k2ibh8dmrKM

[@silentstormstudio4782]

Foreigner in japan ," It is okay , I dont want to make them feel like knowing english " foreigner in India " what is that guy saying , I think he doesn't understand English , he cant speak English well " so yea ...

[@brucehur2051]

KOREAN IS BETTER.. KOREAN FOODD IS BETTER..

[@brisar.9372]

👍

[@Zipcut1]

​@@brucehur2051 Well, it's more like a matter of taste at this point. I'm glad you've found your passion

[@UnimportantAcc]

exact same as this guy. felt so happy being able to have even basic convos with local people. brings a bit of joy all round i think

[@aleyorch44]

If you’re the exact same person. You might be twins

[@cameronguzman-keller477]

Haha same here, I was buying some pants at a small shop, and at that point I’d been studying Japanese (both reading and speaking) for a little over a year, and I was able to hold a very simple but nice conversation with the store owner in Japanese and she was so sweet! What might be a mundane thing for a lot of people felt like such a huge achievement for me. By my next trip, I’m hoping to be able to speak a little more “fluently” (:

[@s_bob8927]

😭😭😗😗😗😗😗😗😗😗😗😗😗😗😗😗😊

[@s_bob8927]

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[@stephenthedude4383]

How did you go about learning Japanese and how long did it take?

[@gunemdownalex]

One day I will feel the joy of speaking Japanese to a native speaker

[@supereights1176]

no you wont

[@FunnyFreak_]

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[@supereights1176]

@@FunnyFreak_ good effort

[@FunnyFreak_]

@@supereights1176 you wont even go outside and touch grass, thats more effort than you will ever put into anything

[@supereights1176]

@@FunnyFreak_ hahaha

[@YouArePitiful]

Bro seems chill as fuck. Very considerate.

[@Allahuma.sali.ala.muhammad.]

Gay* he does seem gay lol.

[@flurple6921]

​@@Allahuma.sali.ala.muhammad. why does that matter, he's chill

[@confused.cat.]

​@@Allahuma.sali.ala.muhammad. what does that have anything to do with this?

[@eucaliptuspin7208]

@@Allahuma.sali.ala.muhammad. yeah now that you say it, he looks a like gay maybe, in any case he looks very sympathetic and nice

[@ymk2460]

​@@Allahuma.sali.ala.muhammad. how?

[@agmamamouse4763]

This young man is very mature and would be a great neighbor or travel partner. A considerate and thoughtful human. Refreshing!

[@aleyorch44]

Lol what a broad statement. Neighbor or travel partner

[@maChao97tachibana]

poor guy that skill can only being used for being a travel partner

[@mmaamam]

Yeah how considerate of him to go to a non-English country and not want THEM to feel ashamed of not speaking English and not think it should be the other way around regardless of what country a person visits. The traveler bears the responsibility to educate themselves on the language and customs of the country they are traveling to, a whole country doesn't do the same for a small amount of visitors.

[@flameplxyss989]

@@maChao97tachibana LMAOO

[@tatsumisouma]

Nah, his accent would drive me crazy tho

[@mojewjewjew4420]

Thats wholesome if only most tourists were like that, not just in Japan but everywhere.

[@mojewjewjew4420]

@@fukuoka33 no one said they have obligation but you should learn the basics and conform to local customs and laws, you arent home or in your country.

[@trueroman6775]

@@mojewjewjew4420I only had a few months of planning prior to my first trip so I learned the bare minimum, but coming up on a second trip I’d like to go in knowing more to freshen the experience all around

[@deerkota]

Exactly! I had a coworker say that he wanted to visit Japan during a conversation about non-revving (flying non-revenue - we work for an airline and can fly free on standby on some airlines). I asked him if he spoke any Japanese since there’s another coworker who studied a bit several years ago (extremely rusty now) and I took 3 years in high school (plus self learning), and his exact words were “nope! Why should I learn their language if they don’t speak mine?” 🤦 I told him that when I visited, our student exchange group visited an elementary school, and they were learning some English (plus my entire host family minus dad spoke at least some conversational English). He just shrugged and said he doesn’t care. SMH.

[@helixxia9320]

@deerkota yeah exactly lol he should learn some of the language of a country especially if they don’t speak his own. because how is he gonna be able to communicate at all or do or find anything if he is in a place that don’t speak any english and he simultaneously refuse to learn any of the local language lol

[@ninamariawolk4954]

Such a nice guy. I'm sure Japanese people are going to appreciate his efforts a lot! ❤️

[@potato96hasdrowned66]

Dockyard effort

[@ahmadrezahesari9902]

spoilers they won't

[@YasukeDeGozaru]

As I japanese, i welcome him

[@amg863]

As a non Japanese person, I appreciate you. I think I speak hundreds of millions of Muslims when I say we admire and respect the Japanese immensely. I find we share a lot of common values and in many ways the Japanese can be better ambassadors of our core values than a lot of Muslims today. Like how you put the good of society before yourselves, how humble and modest you are, you don't engage in rude speech, you're very respectful, you don't like to display affection in public, you're very clean and respectful of the environment, you're brave when you have to fight. How disciplined you are. Japan is a great nation and I am looking into learning Japanese so I can visit it with my family in the near future. It's at the top of my list.

[@everythingisiconicifyoumakeit]

@@amg863Well, I appreciate you! I’m Japanese and it’s really interesting to see people from other cultures being interested in my country! Hope you can visit soon:)

[@amg863]

@@everythingisiconicifyoumakeit I would love that. My brother lived there for a couple of years and he said great things about it. I've started watching videos about learning Japanese because I feel like it would make my trip 100x better if I can communicate with people and venture outside of the touristic areas.

[@YasukeDeGozaru]

@@amg863 Yes absolutely, Japanese and Islam cultures share similarities. Very disciplined and traditional. I have so much respect for Muslims and their faith.

[@nanashi7779]

​@@amg863 I concur as a Muslim

[@persephoneszeliga]

Oh he looks so happy! I hope he enjoys his stay in Japan 🙂

[@leanin2it]

Sweet man gives and earns respect

[@Uatemydoodle]

Man studied survival phrases for 2 years. i think he's going to live until he's 200.

[@MateusHenrique-fr2ys]

That's a good one lol

[@VictorMTM92]

LOL

[@thecowboybebop2071]

You can really tell that Takashi is really happy when foreigners he interviews can speak Japanese

[@Nameless-lk8ld]

This is lovely. Thank you both 😊

[@L0RDLUK]

That's an actual nice guy right there

[@dereknelson4509]

I appreciate his preparatory work and sense of confidence and empathy... LOL... 24 hours in the country ! ...great interview !....

[@OhGummy]

I’m not visiting until I have a solid understanding of the language. I want to go so badly but I’m challenging myself to be proficient enough in Japanese to actually experience the country in all of its beauty. Hopefully by the time I’m 22/23 I’ll be at that point. And if I’m lucky enough to stay there for extended periods of time, my grasp of the language should only get stronger.

[@2oqh]

Same, I feel like you’re really not getting the experience of you aren’t speaking the language and visiting the non “tourist” areas, since you can absorb most of the culture and landscape there. I think it doesn’t matter as much for some countries, but most people in JP don’t speak English or can’t speak it well, it’s very important there. Not to shame anyone who doesn’t agree, I just think it makes the experience so much better.

[@BetterNBetter]

Don’t wait to visit until your proficiency is “perfect.” Honestly the best practice you’ll get is actually being in that setting and speaking with the locals. Go in with the basics at least but just get out there and immerse yourself in that environment to truly master it.

[@EragonShadeslayer]

Well if you have limited time maybe don’t do this, but if you can stay a few months there then just get to the level where you can learn from other people there easily, and then just find a friend there willing to communicate you even though he has to explain what tons of words mean. This way you’ll learn a lottt very quickly.

[@yangkida7100]

Same 😅

[@Astrid-jx5dw]

Many younger Japanese can understand English more if it’s written down. Use your phone or carry a memo pad!

[@PUAlum]

I think this guy would be welcome in any country with his humble and positive attitudes! I’ve traveled pretty widely. Not yet vintage Japan, alas, that’s so many places making the nearest effort to speak. Their language opens doors wonderfully. I hope he has a great time in Japan.

[@Hepheat75]

Bro is wholesome af

[@NihongoManabimashou]

Yeah he seems really nice person

[@kurts3252]

This is the perfect example of a good tourist. He cares about the people of the country he is visiting. He’s visiting their country but wants them to feel comfortable and not ashamed. Good on him

[@LinaVasquezOfficial]

Those first fluent communications in the country of your target language are the best moments for anyone learning a language 😍

[@liamgell]

I felt the same as this guy. 6 months of studying helped me so much on my first visit!

[@type_Kizuna]

Such a great person. He thinks more about how others might feel and wants to make them comfortable :)

[@coolbrotherf127]

This idea of one day speaking Japanese to a Japanese person confidently is why I study every day. I have met some Japanese people online, but I can't wait to someday speak to them in person.

[@natewilke]

As a 3rd party observer, this comment has got to be the most Japanese things I've seen about learning the language!

[@sandpaperunderthetable6708]

I also wish to one day speak to a japanese person, maybe get a friend who only speaks japanese idk

[@Aroma896]

Beautifully spoken ❤

[@surfmorworkless]

I like his point of view on these matters. Seems like a considerate and nice person.

[@jiggmandre]

He a cool dude 💯

[@backstromforsberg]

Did this exact same thing when I went and, I have to say, it's one of the most rewarding things you'll ever do. Just something as simple as being able to navigate the restaurants and buy bus tickets and admission tickets in Japanese, you really do feel the sense of relief on people's faces when they realize they can just keep it simple in their native language and people are super willing to help. It is entirely why I went back a second time and plan on going back a third next year. The conversations are just so surreal. They never get old.

[@Nerd-Baker]

He deserves being there he is so calm and good❤.

[@tamrch]

He’s so lovely!

[@sitizenkanemusic]

My wife I went to Austria, Germany, and Switzerland and even though virtually everyone under 40 speaks English, we really wanted to try the German weve been working so very hard for over a year. Everyone was jist so nice and appreciated us. A little consideration goes a long way.

[@wvp07]

These shorts are cute. It’s heartwarming to see all the people you interview try so hard to respect the Japanese culture. The turnaround they performed after the war is a lesson for the world. ❤

[@okpoptart]

all of these shorts are incredible!!! such diversity and beauty

[@lovelyandfloppy]

Wish all foreigners were this respectful

[@lilithsantillan9950]

What a Beautiful INTENTION he has going into this new adventure of EXPLORING our beautiful 🌎♥️🎶

[@nicodamus6895]

I've only been learning Japanese for about half a year. I only know basic phrases but gosh it feels so nice to watch some of those shirts with Japanese writing a being like "wow, I can actually read it!", or watching anime and missing some subtitles and something in my brain clicks and "wtf my mind just dubbed this part for me". I learned English as a second language since I was a kid, so I don't have much recollection of having the feeling of "Hey, I understand this and that!", so experiencing it with Japanese is so cool and makes me want to keep learning.

[@tenwaystowearit]

Seems like a nice chap. I like him. 👌🏾

[@sasukesarutobi3862]

"Survival phrases" is such a great way of putting it. Love his attitude and demeanor - he seems like such a genuine person.

[@a-rod9073]

For my best friend and me it is top 5 on our bucket list to visit Japan so we are gonna learn a significant amount before we go there.

[@Aurumfae]

I’m currently studying Japanese for my visit next year! I just love languages so I know Chinese a bit too lol I may learn something else eventually as well

[@cute_anusha]

Takashii, please ask them from which country they are .... He is so fluent and expressive ... Like a river

[@เด็กพเนจร-ฝ4ษ]

seems like German

[@Minmarky]

​@@เด็กพเนจร-ฝ4ษ I'm German and the accent he has isn't German. He might be from the Netherlands but I can't say for sure.

[@AllthatmakesFall]

That's so cute,, I love the comparison of him to a river. You're right

[@tama5015]

He said he is polish in the full video

[@Righteous-db2xf]

He seems like a pole, hard to tell to be honest european people all look alike

[@_Acerz_]

he seems like such a good and genuine person

[@renae3857]

He seems like such a sweetheart

[@foreverkei-chan]

Great job!!! 👏🏻 頑張りました！

[@heidivaliev3706]

Now that is a beautiful human!!!

[@BetterNBetter]

I’m currently studying Japanese for my travel, so it’s good to know my efforts will be appreciated. It’s definitely motivation, can’t wait! ❤

[@Licherous]

learning a language is very rewarding, especially one like Japanese that is very difficult for English natives

[@david12159]

Prime example of someone who takes responsibility before traveling.

[@user-oi3ry9dx9u]

World needs more people like him, truly a genuine dude.

[@TOMANDJERRYRAN2GETHE]

100% agree! SUCH AN ACCOMPLISHMENT!

[@tiegideon9816]

You can tell that he’s genuinely a good dude

[@sneedmando186]

I don’t know if I will ever travel there, but I watch these for people I meet in my own country, learning to communicate helps smooth transition. Communication bring us closer together

[@JifromthePH]

Same. I've been studying japanese for about 3 years before coming to Japan for the first time and I felt so good when I can understand japanese people when they're giving directions, buy a tickt, or when i order something. Even if they have to speak slowly, or I speak in broken japanese and just in phrases it was amazing to realize that I can actually do and say that much for my first time in Japan. And more fulfilling that all those studying was worth it.

[@nik8888]

No matter how good you become, there will always treat you as an outsider due to their culture of xenophobia

[@boomchannel3291]

Thank you so much❤❤❤

[@aubsesque]

Wow. What a culturally competent and respectful lad

[@smithamandanapu3968]

This man is very thoughtful!!! Keep it up!!! 🙂🙂

[@Constitution1789]

He's a very considerate and respectful guest in Japan!

[@EliasBac]

He is absolutely on point on everything he said 💯 And seems to be a cool dude !

[@oceanstaiga5928]

Knowing public transport lingo is so helpful. And of course the basic greetings and thank yous

[@smithshotracing]

Solid dude right there.

[@nio804]

The best reactions I got for my Japanese was when I was visiting Hachijoujima. I walked into a cafe and the lady working there just had this surprise-terrified look until I started speaking Japanese and she was visibly relieved and said as much. The reaction from hotel staff there was pretty good too. They had someone come explain things in English and since I was travelling with friends I used English for their benefit, but when I spoke Japanese the woman explaining things went like "You should've told us that you understand Japanese!" It was apparently a bit of a challenge for them to decide who was confident enough with English to speak with us.

[@MangoPineappleGirl]

Lol I’m in love this guy is amazing and I wish him the best!!!!❤

[@TheMan21892]

See, *this* is how tourists should behave and comport themselves - with humility and thoughtfulness. Regardless of whatever country you visit, be respectful and considerate. This guy is great! 👍

[@dynadwynn]

Great thing bro, that's what you do!

[@HelloEarthling]

Very important to do so. I'm already studying Hangul so I can visit South Korea next year.

[@deeb.9250]

what a lovely guy... a lot of westerners expect Asians to speak English when they get here instead of adapting themselves. The first time I saw a white person try to speak my local language correctly was a Jehovah Witness missionary, they have a really good language program!

[@Real_Genji]

The same can be said reversed, people come to America and don’t even bother to learn a lick of English

[@LordDucarius]

Suprise suprise, people going to other countries in 2023 expect english to be spoken, just because japan lives 80 years in the past doesnt make it weird

[@dennisengelen2517]

Ehmm actually we Westeners mostly don't even have English as out native language but wherever you go in the world it is the middle ground when both people don't speak eachothers language and it is literally the language every country here in the comment section uses to communicate with eachother so.. Yeah, if a foreigner is in my country should I expect them to speak my language or speak English then, you tell me what's worse??

[@boinkadoinkk]

@@Real_Genjifun fact, the US doesn’t have a national language. Plenty of Americans aren’t confident English speakers.

[@shoelacedonkey]

​@@emissary_of_aldebaran That's never going to happen. Spanish proficiency in the US may be growing rapidly... so more people may become bilingual (about time) but it won't replace English as a main language.

[@LostInSpaces]

He looks like a genuinely nice person

[@Caliboyk]

Me going grocery shopping 🛒 and the cashier understood me and I understood her 😅

[@HeHe84755]

A golden retriever in human form he's so considerate and passion, trying to understand someone else culture, language, feeling and more is a really great qualities, keep going young man

[@Magoro2249]

I'm also studying for my trip next year. Already very excited to be able to understand some words 🤩

[@Shepherdservices317]

This^ is the only way tou should go to Japan. His respect, his dedication to respecting people in the country he wants to visit.

[@fazalbasit9410]

I know exactly how this guy is feeling coz when i first spoke in arabic properly with arabs in UAE... i was soooo happy 😂

[@sincitydude7296]

I feel exactly the same. I'm beginning my lessons for my trip to Japan in 1-2 years.

[@Volnixz]

Can you if you haven't make a video on how to make friends as a foreigner :D?

[@elodieelvira7913]

How would he know, he’s Japanese?

[@JezaLoki]

I learnt Japanese because i wanted to be a good guest in their country. The small successes really heighten the travel experience. 5 years later, I still study although I've never lived in Japan.

[@edofthespecial]

He was confident for sure....

[@aladdinabdelrahem6163]

Why someone should be shy for not speaking another language. From the Japanese point of view you're in my country on my land as a foreigner and it's on me that we can't communicate with each other.

[@lucydo96]

Ah~ a decent person, how refreshing and nice to see ❤

[@voltageytgames461]

*“Maybe it's a small success but it's a milestone”* thats a *FACT* right there, especially I get hyped when I understand the language in basic things

[@HarmanSingh-bw5ed]

This guy is really kind hearted.. Hey buddy you forget that on our table.. 👑

[@mygetawayart]

honestly literally same. I've dreamed for years to go to Japan and I've been studying Japanese since then. I would like to be able to communicate with Japanese people in a way that eases stress and lets me enjoy more than just the tourist traps.

[@Thats-SO-Dynise]

This is going to be me when I visit I have given myself 2 years to become some what fluent. This gave me confidence 😊

[@gfddyhhfvvvhjjjhhjhhh6530]

My man good luck have a nice day 💜😄

[@ВарвараПлатонова-в6ч]

such a cute guy!!

[@gulillal5085]

Really respectful. Nice.

[@ilayakempeneers2563]

That's really thoughtful and kind of him 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@mn53]

とても聞き取りやすい英語👀

[@qiqinana6979]

I hope he'll always have a good and considerate heart 💜

[@Mangaka2K15]

Omg I know exactly how he feels! This happened to me 3 days ago! 🤗

[@maiac7962]

なんていい人

[@shaman_uria]

In the words of Borat:“Great success!“ すばらしい🤙🏽

[@iyuefUtyf1Nouneang]

Just started to learn 😅

[@NihongoManabimashou]

Hmm same same

[@IRISHguitarist777]

I can relate to him,im going in October and learning since December,l have completed a few Language Course Disc and immerse myself in Japanese, l watch Ringu 1,2, 3 and Heavenly Forest on repeat,l am learning Ue O muite Arukoa

[@IRISHguitarist777]

.....ooops..... "Ue O Muite Arukou" l meant,this is the famous song by Kyu Sakamoto (off by heart) in case l am asked to do Karaoke some night,that will be my party piece!🎉 I am so excited to go to Tokyo and am nailing all the basic questions. I think l will have enough to order food,drink,ask directions and ask basic questions about the person l talk to. I like to call it "Disco Japanese " i.e. just enough to chat in a bar or club,small talk if you will. Roll on Tokyo!😊

[@giannavelasquez]

great guy! so considerate and nice

[@brigittelehmann9749]

I would love to see Japan seems like a lovely country and interesting

[@ash-adventurediaries]

this is exactly how I feel, I am learning Japanese too! ^-^

[@chuchuokeke]

What a nice man😊

[@nathanieldewitt1794]

I’m going in January! Been studying since January, hopefully I’ll have some sort of conversational experience or skills to get by 😅

[@Astrid-jx5dw]

Nathaniel, did you get to visit there? Hope you did and had a good time

[@nathanieldewitt1794]

@@Astrid-jx5dw Brother, my plans got cancelled, but luckily my Japanese skills are still improving. Hopefully I'm going this January. I appreciate it though!

[@Astrid-jx5dw]

@@nathanieldewitt1794 Oh that’s a bummer. But there’s always another January, which I think is the best season to visit Japan, considering how hot their summer can be. Hope your next plan will work! Best wishes

[@Forit26]

This person inspires me, I want to reach this level on my current language rn

[@baclava69]

This guy is great. Although I have been 11 times I just can't learn other languages, tried and failed. Wish i could, thankfully the people are so accommodating and nice.

[@AzizDoufikar2280]

What do you mean you can't? Everyone can if they work hard on it.Other than that, you are not really dedicating yourself into learning.

[@baclava69]

@@AzizDoufikar2280 you are wrong. Glws

[@AzizDoufikar2280]

@@baclava69 well then what are the excuses for you?

[@baclava69]

@@AzizDoufikar2280 I make none. Simple as that son.

[@mica7286]

He's so good looking😭😭