What do Japanese Hate about Japan? 【Part 2】

[@takashiifromjapan]

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[@ellavintage2191]

Looks yummy 😋 👍🏾👏🏾

[@name3583]

kzbin.info Maybe you can collaborate with other Japanese KZbinrs someday. Do you know each other?

[@scottpatterson8719]

Thank you for the video I live in America but this video is why I will never live in Japan 🇯🇵

[@ChristmasLore]

Very telling, that with the older guy you had to change the question to make it sound less negative towards Japan "for every country there are positives and negatives".... Nice interviewer skills (In fact he had much to tell, your kinder question allowed us probably to hear his answer, as he felt free to express himself fully)

[@ga14th_d05]

You know, based on these statements they gave us, there is a very high chance that most of Japan's unhealthy cultures will gradually fade away in the future, since modern Japanese are more aware of their current society and is also more open than Japanese elders. I hope Japanese youths are able to change this and not inheriting the bad habits and cultures from the previous Japanese generation.

[@benjackson7872]

Me too. I’m glad they’re speaking up about this. A problem(s) can’t be fixed until it’s recognized.

[@PalitoSelvatico]

The young ones are the ones that commit suicide tho and they also refuse to date and have children . their culture has been this way forever. I don't think it will change

[@KarliburYT]

I think you're kind of right, but you also have to keep in mind that young people have to be willing to take on leadership positions in order to change the corporate culture and work ethic. And I'm afraid that many young people with modern views and a sense of work/life balance won't be willing to submit to the current Japanese work environment to bring about that change themselves. So it could be that the same people with an outdated mindset will still rise in this system, because the current strict conditions favor these people. And that would mean that everything would stay the same, because younger people would be in leadership positions, but they would still have the same views as their old superiors. I really hope that Japan will get a grip on this problem for the sake of the mental health of its society.

[@user-qm7jw]

But Japan has become an economic powerhouse because people work hard. Japan is a country with few resources, so the only way to develop the economy is for the people to work.

[@TheRealGigachad1848]

I think the most striking difference is that, despite most problems mentioned also apply to the West in some degree, the japanese seem much more aware of their own problems. Here we just like to pretend everything is perfect.

[@LucasdeFarias]

Those two guys at the park were so cool and deep in their answers. Takashi should have spend more time talking to them.

[@MarksOdyssey]

yea those guys were great, perfect balance. Funny and serious. talk to them more

[@lotusflower3405]

Yes that was a very good conversation. My personal opinion was that Takashi was a little bit uncomfortable with the answer from the guy on the left . But I could if been mistaken ❣

[@lililinda6947]

🫶🏻❤️🇨🇦

[@channeldoesnotexist]

Literally like all these dude's videos should be at least twice their length. I hope he changes this in the future.

[@drew3093]

He has a quick and fast format that really doesn't change from topic or guest

[@likesc00b59]

The man in the polka dot outfit and his friend brought up something I always thought about. I wasn’t sure if there was something I didn’t know about the suicide rate (like, another reason it’s high, aside from what he mentioned), but it makes me really sad to think that it’s really strict even for children. Not being able to express yourself is something I never really had to worry about-that would be so strange, I can’t imagine it. Thank you for the interviews-as usual, very interesting!

[@137lancedark]

Kindly say hi for me for those guys in polka dots. They are so cool when they answer your question 😁✌️

[@137lancedark]

Also, I agree with you as well. 😁😅

[@nemuritori]

Ikr, this is so sad.

[@cuckertarlson3037]

I found it interesting that he brought up Christianity. I have read a few articles lately that found, that people who believe in God, live religious life styles are much less stressed and more happy and content in life. I don't know much about the religion in Japan ( or lack of ) But I'm just assuming most don't have that view about god or some kind of afterlife.

[@likesc00b59]

@@cuckertarlson3037 I know from my own experience that being a Christian has changed my life in a very positive way. I’m significantly less stressed than I would be if I had no beliefs. I certainly think he has a point, and it surprised me he brought it up, as well

[@julove.polina]

The polka dot guy made me smile, especially his impressions of Americans 😂👍🏼

[@KARMAGEDDEM]

His impression was awesome 😂🤣😇

[@ProtoIndoEuropean88]

He has a huge jawline, gigachad

[@chrystianaw8256]

@@ProtoIndoEuropean88 cringe

[@OmniCheeksss]

@@chrystianaw8256 ratio

[@HackersSun]

@@chrystianaw8256 No, I say that too, I think he's handsome =D

[@babyelephant5098]

I’m from Africa; In October 2012 my father committed suicide, 3 months later I had gotten a chance to come to the US 🇺🇸 and living here since then. I have a good job, a car, a house taking vocations to different places and everything I dreamed about but man I’m still struggling with my father’s death. The question “ Why he committed suicide “ after talking to me 3 hours prior is still a misery. I have done therapy, talked to church leaders, talked to people who have lost their loved ones in same way and everything but that shit don’t go away. I feel so bad for Japanese people. I’m in nursing school now I will graduate in the next 1 year and I wanna travel the world helping people who need medical and mental help. Love you all

[@bangidlee2137]

Sorry for your loss and thank you for doing such great work and wanting to help other people :)

[@babyelephant5098]

@@bangidlee2137 thank you I do appreciate that 🙏

[@kalemkrebs6222]

You’re going to do amazing things in life, I know these things. Good people like you deserve the world.

[@ForeverDownByLaw]

So sorry. Depression is very painful, and sometimes for depressed people, suicide seems like a valid way to make the pain stop. Life can be hard, and some don't fair well with the everyday pressures and self doubt that being human can be. Good for you that you are doing well, your father lost the fight with life, and we all fight that fight daily. This didn't make him less of a man, or weak, just a casualty of the human existence. God speed.

[@jackienaiditch7965]

I'm so sorry about your father.

[@RKusmie64]

I really like how your videos help us understand how people from other parts of the world think. I appreciate that you interview normal people. A big thumbs up! 🙂

[@ren-tanaka]

Growing up in America, I used to hate how much society here is very individualistic. I felt like it led to people not caring about others to the extent of extreme selfishness and harming others just to benefit yourself (which is definitely still true in some cases). I wondered how nice it must be to live in a collective society such as Japan, where their everyday mannerisms and actions were to benefit those around them. But I've come to realize both ends of the spectrum are harmful. Caring solely about falling in line with others as to not cause problems for them, or just neglecting yourself just so others aren't bothered, is just as bad. I think this is why talking about mental health is so taboo in Japan and other East Asian countries, leading to such high suicide rates. There's a middle-ground that I wish places like the US and Japan can achieve, where you can freely express yourself individually while still being mindful of others.

[@channeldoesnotexist]

Exactly, excellent point of view. I feel exactly the same as a fellow American.

[@ayberk462]

I think turkey might be the country you are looking for society is definetely not perfect here but it think we managed to find the middle ground between individualism and collectivism

[@jasonlee1832]

I really think such unfitting experiences as a local resident are less about culture and society, but more about Japan's population density. In simple words, people only tend to obtain happiness and a sense of belonging from those who share same interests and values with them; Japan is too populous for a small island they stand on. This is a critical issue not just for Japan but for every country in the world, and the origin story of covid period.

[@neyzentevfik2612]

@@ayberk462 Collectivism is definitely more dominant in Turkey.

[@COMPUTER.SCIENCE.]

Nah! Mental health is a pseudoscience term! People should learn "humility" ("be free to express self AT HOME"), instead of the fake "unlimited freedom" ("be free to express self in PUBLIC") That's why the US has so many creeps and perverts walking on the street in broad daylight these days.. 😌

[@MrShem123ist]

That dude where he mentioned the problem about suicide rate is really alarming, not only in Japan but in other countries as well. Hoping that government (even in other countries) will do something about that. すばらしい!

[@KarinaLlanos]

Totally aggree!

[@KarinaLlanos]

One of the jobs I used to have was psychological 1st aid, it's very interesting, and I wanted to get work experience in Japan, but finally I had to return to my home country for family and health issues, so, I couldn't apply when I was living in Australia. It's a shame, it's very hard job, but very beautiful and meaningful

[@name3583]

By the way, what do the Japanese people thinl of the Last Day? Do the Japanese also believe in the Second Coming of him?

[@hellbunniez3]

@@name3583 i think only those who believe in God and are members of the Church believe in that too. as the guy stated in the video, the japanese doesn’t really have a religion; it’s more of a syncretism of sorts. there’s a saying in japan that the japanese are “born Shinto, marry Christian, die Buddhist.” they adopt Shinto practices (the shrine traditions), have Christian-esque weddings (like a traditional Christian wedding, but with a fake priest who’s a gaijin and an ESL teacher doing the gig as a part time job, usually the ceremony is told in fake Latin. it doesn’t hold credibility since japan only honors legalised weddings through registering it at your municipal office, so it’s more for show, and because “western” traditions are popular) and funerals are held through a buddhist ceremony (matsugo-no-mizu, wake, passing cremation, passing of bones, burial at the family grave), and most japanese households have a butsudan, which is a buddhist shrine at home where you place your ancestors’ and relatives’ urns and belongings, plus other religious stuff, like how an altar is for us Catholics. they also pray for guidance from Buddha and their departed relatives here everyday as a daily ritual before starting their day through ringing the “bell-bowl”, a butsugu.

[@j.a.1776]

he's completely off on the cause though... yikes

[@brandi5126]

Overtime and not using vacation days sounds like a quick way to burn out.

[@MB-gl2bl]

3:30 While this broke my heart, the fact he brings it up in an otherwise playful setting says a lot. I hope the discussion continues so as to better address the issue. Good for this dude! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@runhigh123]

It's very interesting that Japan, famous for Games/Anime/Manga which require creativity, has a society that doesn't like being standing out, individuality. I wonder how that part of culture grew with such tight/strict social pressure.

[@asharce5686]

That is actually part of why, I think. When there's so much social pressure, there needs to be an outlet, and what better way than with art?

[@houseofgrindstone]

I guess Games/Anime/Manga are some forms of escape from societal pressure/expectations for them. The fact that those platforms actually generate MASSIVE economic revenue & one of biggest factor for tourism for the country probably the top reason they're not being frowned upon by society itself.

[@dennisengelen2517]

Because anime/manga is a way of escapism to espace the cruel reality and create a world where Japan is a happy place.

[@Foxy-gw3np]

I take it that you do not like rules.

[@krismarshall3803]

It's escapism, though in the general sense is still looked down upon by the current majority of Japan because that very reason. Like if it wasn't for the economic aspects of it then Japan really wouldn't be giving the time of day towards these types of media.

[@ZK-im1eh]

I'd like to see more parts on this topic, it could really give us different perspectives on how different personalities feel about Japan.

[@katieeeepie22]

The polka dot shirt guy is really got me laugh 😂 what an adorable attitude

[@CVFTRKIUYtg]

I am interested about the “rejection rate” - how many people do not have anything that they hate about JP, or how many rejected your interview? Is there any difference in terms of rejection rate compared to other questions?

[@elainecampbell8083]

He's right. I live in the U.S. (Pennsylvania) and I would have told the gentleman when he passed by that I loved his outfit. I would never have the confidence to go out in that (don't have the figure for that), so I would have complimented him on it! The unexpected makes life interesting!

[@traci_m8848]

I really enjoyed the different perspective you got from older people who are out of school. The look on the face of the woman in the first couple when her partner said he wanted to live abroad was so funny. It's obviously something they hadn't discussed yet! I immediately noticed the guy's polka-dot outfit when he came on screen. I thought, "I like it!" He said he was trying to be funny, but I thought he was hot. 😍 Congrats on the Sakura & Tokyo Treat sponsorships, Takashii-san. You're hittin' the big time now!! 😎

[@eddmonk1849]

3:55 My best answer for that kind of problem is to look for something to do with your life in a means that both helps you and others, studying history or learning something new helps

[@JOKEMMM]

My experience in a nutshell: Japanese people put being friendly over being honest. This creates a nice experience for a quick visit, but a toxic environment if you want to engage in long standing relations. From my experience, it doesn't matter if you are a foreigner or a local, neither of them will know for certain what other people really think of them, even if they have known the other person for some time already. Being friendly and kind only gets you so far... Being honest can truly change a person

[@ardian7699]

Even though sometimes I don’t watch your videos because I don’t have time I still click on it and leave a like. You are so wholsome and although your interviewing could improve it is still more entertaining then most professional interviews

[@worldcitizen6542]

Agreed. Also, I think the way he speaks to interviewees is relaxing, so it helps them to relax, think, and elaborate more on their answers

[@marssgrl]

Really interesting to see this realistic side of Japan that isnt just constant marketing of everything as "cute" and "profitable". Really appreciate these videos and insights to real citizen peoples views in their life

[@juniper1414]

I think you should start like a podcast or do longer interviews with a couple of people to really be able to get a deep perspective into the problems that Japanese people of all ages face today and how they would like to see Japan improve or change. Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦😊

[@yamato1420]

I liked the editing style in this video; jumping into each conversation just a bit after the start, instead of starting from before the question is asked for each set of people.

[@yggyboysplaytime]

I would really love to be part of this interview one time! Thanks for giving me information. Living 3 years now in Japan and all of what they said in 2022 are still true.

[@saltysweatyhands]

Where did you move from?

[@yggyboysplaytime]

@@saltysweatyhands from Philippines.

[@Spooky130]

It’s really neat seeing and hearing other peoples perspective in life! Thank you

[@joshuacapuyon4609]

The real reason why Suicide Rates are too high in Japan compared to even 3rd world country like Philippines(my home country). That's because in Japan, I think some japanese dont take seriously the problem about mental health. They dont also know how to open up to their close friends, thinking they might be waste their time and cause some trouble/problem. To make the conclusion short, the real problem is like too many wall to their relationship with others. Making hard for them to open up. So they don't have other choice to keep their problems to themselves. Kinda sad though to fight all by themselves.

[@Monsuco]

From what I've seen of it, suicide rates are often higher in 1st world countries than in 3rd world countries.

[@joshuacapuyon4609]

@@Monsuco that's true, that's because in 3rd world, you'll need to have a strong mental and emotional state to survive. Let's just say, if you live in jungle, you'll have this instinct that you'll do anything for you to survive right?. But if you live in luxurious or let's just say, this kind of life that you have this so much opportunities to live with it. It lost it's value. Because it will make your mind think that its ok to be easy going. Then if its happen that you're in time of difficulties. You dont know what to do, you don't have this drive to survive. Unlike for those who used to live in tough environment. Because there is a big gap between a 1st world countries to 3rd world countries. The poorest in 1st world is already a middle class in 3rd world.

[@joshuacapuyon4609]

Im not really comparing the life of 1st world and 3rd world countries. Im just giving an insight, how tough times create strong men. As like a NBA player said.

[@N-of-One]

This was definitely a deeper conversation. It was interesting that in the first interview, one of them mentioned the suicide rate and how many people were struggling. Thank you for this interview. You can see people's sincerity in their answers.

[@SabrinaWohlman]

Wow wow wow... really good candid answers from these young adults here. I love them expressing themselves. The young man talking about the struggles and suicide rate are impressive. We need more people everywhere to care about these topics.

[@Southpaw128]

Hey Takashi! I love your videos. Would it be possible to put double subtitles in your videos? Like English and Japanese? There’s a lot of people who would love to learn Japanese from your interviews and Japanese subtitles help a lot.

[@siddhiagarwal6511]

This is a great video, and it make us foreigners kind of feel better, as these things which we kind of find different in Japanese culture and kind of difficult for us to accept are actually difficult for the Japanese people too.

[@RudieVissenberg]

Hi Tikashii, I just discovered your channel and I really like how you interview people. You listen to what they say and prepare the next question on what they actually say. So many do street interviews with just a prepared list of questions and don't respond to the answers, even professional people. Your intelligence and real interest in people shine through. I like your videos. Keep them coming.

[@isabellaeksteen]

I used to live in Japan and loved it there. Wherever I went, I was met with kindness. I loved the silence on trains and the fact that there was always nature nearby like Shinjuku Gyoen in the middle of Tokyo. What did get me, was the fact that I felt that work swallowed my life. It got so bad at one point that I also considered ending it all, since it felt as if I had nowhere and no one to turn to, because complaining wouldn't have solved the problem. I really understood at that time why so many people choose to end their lives.

[@seis2918]

I really like your videos! You are doing such a great job, thanks for that! I often go to Denmark on holidays and there you can find the most happy people from Europe. I think one major reason for that is that they don't take work as the most important thing in life. They don't work as many hours per week and they have plenty of part time models like jobsharing and such. On Friday's they are having a beer together and leave work early for the weekend. They are very friendly and relaxed people, and still following the rules, but the rules aren't just as strict. I hope so much that this could be the future for everybody. That's maybe key to less suicides: less work and less pressure.

[@LoukasBringer]

I lived here in japan almost 4 years. All the person you interviewed are the same of what I observed. Its really sad for me as a worker here in japan. I also think, japanese people must have time for themselves, they are very "workaholic". In my company many japanese are very quite and cannot talk to much like us foreigners. I want to help them because I am filipino, I want to energize them, they're always look unhappy. Now for almost 4 years in my work to my company, its great they talk to me now, I make them laughed, I always making joke to make them to smile. In japan, suicide is in a high rate because they are not make there self happy.

[@donny-krn]

Thanks!

[@ganndalf202]

Honestly, I do have hope for Japan that it will get better and better. Japan has always been good in taking good things from other cultures while they are also very aware of other people. As East European living in the west I have been suffering a lot. The too aggressive and individualistic mindset where you have to bulldoze through everything isn't for me. We have destroyed economy, war, so that sort of life style isn't for a lot of us. So hopefully with how younger Japanese are aware of everything, that it will become a nice blend between east and west for people who just want to live in peace and safety.

[@teakara]

👍👍👍👍

[@omiethamsia9009]

i think it’s so sad how a large proportion of japanese people are controlled by the work environment/market and ‘live to work’ instead of work to live. crazy how we get 80 odd years to live and many work overtime everyday or don’t take paid leave/holidays

[@user-qm7jw]

But Japan has become an economic powerhouse because people work hard. Japan is a country with few resources, so the only way to develop the economy is for the people to work.

[@omiethamsia9009]

@@user-qm7jw japan has high poverty rates which are only rising. people will want to work regardless, there’s no excuse for taking away workers rights and forcing people into hyper competitive job markets and overtime. we have one life and that is NOT to be spent earning profit for the top 1%. it’s tragic

[@jazay591]

@@user-qm7jw I think they could probably be more productive by lowering the amount of work they do a bit and increasing the time spent sleeping/personal time (hobbies, family, friends). I doubt they are as close to satisfied in life as they could be, and when you are satisfied in general with life (or at least for myself) I find it very easy to work with my full mind, being productive as possible. Quite difficult to work at full capacity being perpetually sleep deprived and socially deprived.

[@TenaciousSLG]

I’m American and thus describes my job and that of many people I know as well. It sucks.

[@DevonRexLady]

100% 👍​@@jazay591

[@ianah_k]

最後の方にめちゃ共感しました 私は外人で日本に働いてるんですけど やっぱり有給使ったら”なんで”見たいに思われて他の従業員に気を使うし、上の人に用事ですって言ったら済むわけじゃないし具体的になんで休むのかを言わないといけないのがあんまり気に食わないですね

[@Greenforrest7342]

外資系企業に転職したほうがいいのでは。。。

[@darknessbroadcast4139]

間違いないっすね。本当に狂ってる。あなたが外国人なのが羨ましい。日本人は地獄から逃げられない・・。

[@forrest_ation]

I went to Japan for the first time recently (just got back a few days ago) and I was really surprised at the stiffness of the outside world there. I’ve lived in Berlin for the past 7 years and anyone who knows it knows it’s the most unhinged self expressive city on earth - you see the wildest things there and individuality is highly encouraged there. So being in Japan was the total opposite, the stiffness i felt being on trains for example, i actually felt like i could easily go insane there - and one day before leaving I felt a bit like that. The looks and treatment I got from some strangers (especially as a black woman) actually brought in unfortunately some suicidal thoughts. I felt like i was in a prison sometimes, very uncomfortable. That being said i still absolutely loved being in Japan and still had a fantastic time. I don’t think I would be able to live there though, or visit too often

[@醬油ラーメン-z2r]

As a Chinese person living in Japan, I have experienced the most atomized society on Earth and the most empathetic place on Earth. Yes, what you call 'conformity pressure' is simply empathy for the comfort of strangers in my view. The few months I spent there were the most mentally healthy time for me.

[@sogekinoshimade]

I'm also in love with Berlin's expressiveness and I'm also a western woman, but my impression from japanese transport is completely opposite. This discrepancy in our feelings even though the cultural background might be a bit similar is so interesting! I was finally at peace while commuting in Japan, because nobody was talking on the phone or simply loud. My mind finally felt free in a public space, it was so surprising! Though I have sensory issues because I'm neurodiverse, so this might heavily affect my opinion.

[@nanasabia]

I am a Berliner and seeing crazy people or foreigners who come to live here to have a blast and have wild parties/orgies makes me mentally sick. I have to avoid the public transport because it is so disgusting: it stinks, people can be aggressive, there are many crazy people in a bad way and it can be dangerous!! Although I have lived in really dangerous places like Brazil for example - the only time I got robbed and touched inappropriately was in a U-Bahn station in Berlin. This city is the capital of madness and it’s not „good“ although there are also nice parts and places of course. As a person born here and brought up in one of the toughest districts which now are „super cool and hipster“ I feel mentally and emotionally damaged.

[@JaySmith.]

@@醬油ラーメン-z2rthey didn’t ask for your view. They shared THEIR experience. Move on. No need to invalidate their lived experience by stating your pov.

[@醬油ラーメン-z2r]

@@JaySmith. How do you know that I am not stating my life experience? Who is it that listens to your gentle advice from you, who is all-knowing and all-powerful, and fundamentally raises objections? Which group of people maintain the interests of a particular group of people and therefore protest? It is obvious that embracing the cat party in terms of realistic cognition is like a panda, either extinct or raised by humans as slaves

[@KJane]

I usually hate KZbin ads but when I see an ad in Takashii's video, I'm so happy because it means his channel is getting successful :D

[@takashiifromjapan]

☺️☺️☺️

[@lightingkraken1866]

It’s perfectly fine to do more than one part of the same interview as long as it’s different people. Allows us to see more of any accurate thoughts and opinions rather than just a small group

[@bisepbisen]

Takashii, if you ever come to visit Canada, know that you've got a place to stay for free! Would be happy to show you around!

[@maddogmatt44]

I really think that once the older generation has passed from Japan this younger (newer) generation is going to change Japan all around for the better. They have a "What the senior person says goes" mentality which ends up being very strict and harsh but once that's gone I think Japan's society and way of life will be an absolute 180 in the next 20-30 years

[@peterhuang1431]

it's so nice they all bow when saying thank you

[@blm4791]

While Japan is a strict society by American standards, I once read that it’s also incredibly reliable: for instance, it’s weird to have something like broken public vending, or unreliable employees, or littering. I’m an American, and my mind is blown by the idea of having a job where all my tools work like they’re supposed to most of the time. Usually I just make do with constant chaos and not nearly enough help. I wonder if it’s possible to have the best traits of all cultures in one society simultaneously, or if there’s always a trade off.

[@channeldoesnotexist]

My guess is there are most likely tradeoffs or we would've probably seen it already.

[@yui5038]

I really needed this video, thank you

[@AndyLifeInVideo]

It's why I'm looking for work at a foreign company in Japan because while I do enjoy living here, the Japanese work culture is too much busy-work for me.

[@DenjiSora]

Yea, I'm going full yolo and starting a business there. People take out 6 figure debt for a degree so I figure I should at least try. Hopefully treating my employees like human beings will make them like it :)

[@AndyLifeInVideo]

@@DenjiSora go for it!

[@MasterPandaBearChannel]

@@DenjiSora what business

[@DenjiSora]

@@MasterPandaBearChannel That is a secret. The only thing I will say is I visited japan before and noticed a problem that needs to be fixed. A handful of companies have a monopoly on something so I literally just aim to be way more affordable than my competition. It would be insanely easy too because those companies are overpriced.

[@MasterPandaBearChannel]

@@DenjiSora oh that is good, tell me when you already settled so i can buy

[@amelmerhoum9037]

Takashi ,I love ur energy ,respectful,open minded, laugh at jokes and modest … that’s what I wanted to share ! I don’t think Japanese are cold ,they respect others,may be too much but they act like that in good intentions …

[@nubuki1489]

Nice inteviews and people are being interviewed are so interesting, also it's surprising to see how smart, modern and positive people really are when they share their opinions like these 2:44 guys as well... this is a BOMB! 💣👍

[@houdaeddachraoui5348]

I really like the diversity in this channel thank you so much for your effort sharing love from Morocco

[@uvedevendetta]

Congrats on your first (or one of the first) sponsored video! Your content is amazing and super authentic, keep it up!

[@edwardaughton8877]

I find your videos insightful to some of the social, cultural and stereotypical differences between America and Japan very informational thank you for your work and efforts in this regard.

[@mackakiwinz4353]

Great video you have some of the best snowboarders and conditions for snowboarding and beautiful resorts and lovely people with healthy great food. Japan is number 1 of all countries in the world I would love to visit one day. Great channel thank you 🙏

[@CaliforniaSnakee]

yooo just wanna go sleep but nice timing though,hope u have a good day man stay safe loveu

[@DrinkingArt]

Its very thoughtful that you had a different style and approach here to interact with working people. Yoj prefaced all countries have goof and bad things. You cleverly encouraged them to answer by saying its ony if they didnt hate anything about Japan and had no answer. Excellent content thank you!

[@RumMonkeyable]

Takashii, you ask hard questions. Thank you to the interviewees for their willingness to participate and for being honest. Keep up the good work! 👍👏😎❤❤❤ 高石井さん、難しい質問ありがとうございます。面接対象者のモチベーションと誠実さに感謝します。良い仕事を続けてください！ 👍👏😎❤❤❤

[@joelcorona450]

It’d interesting to hear their perspective on Japanese history like ww2, the age of the samurai, stuff like that. Love your video!

[@danieljahn2253]

On one hand a strict , conformal society with a high societal pressure where uniqueness is frowned on. On the other hand a vast culture of wonderfull , quirky and unique media that influenced and enriched the world (Mangas , anime, japanese movies...) Very fascinating.

[@neilreid2298]

Your interviews are very interesting and you have the ability to make people feel comfortable and to give candid answers. I love Japan; have been there twice. I found the people very nice, and very helpful if you're lost. I also love the safety, the organization, and the cleanliness. Simply a beautiful country and I hope to return there again.

[@cuckertarlson3037]

Japan seems like the place to go if you love to work hard, and you are extremely anti social. I get the feeling no one will mess with you over there if you like to be left alone.

[@marloessss]

Absolutely loved the 2 dudes in the park, their outfits were great lol, but their answers too! 👏👏

[@saukiofps4743]

I'm Brazilian and I can't speak like a Japanese, but I believe that the tension and the high level of demand with the youngest in which a failure in the entrance exam or in a high test, as if that was the end and there was nothing else to do in life causes many young people to go into a depression and give up everything, I live in Portugal but I used to live in Brazil and our parents always told us to study but if we didn't want to follow an academic line, we could undertake something and work everything to conquer everything we want, I see this more in Asian people, if I'm wrong, I'm sorry and I ask you to correct me, but the life of the person in these countries is geared towards an academic education in order to find a high-level job, but never in terms of investment, knowing how to open a business and seek ideas for your business to prosper, of course we always need knowledge but not everything revolves around that, I read a lot of business books and always talk about how investment and the will to undertake changes lives, I know self-taught people who have incredible knowledge and who are rich because they focused their lives on what they liked despite not having the money to go to university. Edit 1- I read these days that paid universities in Japan are very expensive and depending on your performance you get the best jobs and vacancies, when the person fails the first entrance exam, this often condemns the person as a failure in their life, I think this is wrong, you can be whatever you want to date self knowledge made people like Steve Job , Bill Gates and Elon Musk being very smart even before they graduated in something 😊

[@hellbunniez3]

the irony about this whole thing is that some people say that university life in japan is the time where the students get more relaxed have more freedom because they don’t have time to do those things when they were younger, since they were focused on studies too much and told that their lives wouldn’t mean anything if they couldn’t get into university. it’s the same in our country too, which is incredibly sad.

[@lukefmd]

Worth metioning, though, that Elon Musk inherited, was it an emerald mine? In the african continent, which his father owned previously, that uses slave labour and he supports coups in latin america so he can exploit lowest prices on raw materials because of the usually broken economies post-coup d'etat, so there is that. He was always very rich and a major capitalist, so he had all the access he needed to education. Economic and social inequality around the world, I feel, take very different forms, and the university admission exams might be a big problem related to the economic side in Japan, like you said.

[@saffankhan5546]

I am from India and even I am facing the same issues getting a good job after graduation having a so called stable life according to the society and facing numerous problems like not having enough funds for a good university’s MBA program. I have a passion for trading stocks and creating investment portfolios but because of being in a complexed situation when you are the only hope of your parents really gets me procrastinating and worrying about the future. But after I read your comment a sudden spark/sensation went through my body and I was like what if I start focusing on my passion for trading and investing and managing people’s money with confidence meeting different people around the world creating an empire.. just a little sensation.

[@cakefectionsfiestas8094]

Yes, the more you study the more japanese treat you better

[@archangel4747]

Love your interviews, they give great insight into Japanese culture! I hope you are doing well ❤

[@JustClaude13]

"Even if you're weird, you can still fit in there." No, I don't really fit in anywhere. But I'd like to live in Japan for a few years. I wouldn't want to live there forever. It wouldn't suit me. Even the wilder areas near Osaka are too restrained for me. But it's so beautiful. I want to soak in Japan for a few years before going home.

[@Gurugurustan]

I found that statement interesting too. I felt that ppl could be dressing weird in Japan more than they can in my country, Singapore.

[@hellbunniez3]

you can find judgmental people everywhere, my dude. what’s important is that you know what you want in your life and you don’t have to care so much about how others will perceive you. the big cities truly are the areas where you’ll be judged more if you are a bit out of place, though, but the country is big and vast, and the countryside is also wide. if you can learn japanese to the level of being able to hold conversations well, you can also pretty much get by everywhere. maybe you’ll find friends who are also as weird as you, too. do your own thing if you really want to go for it. remember, even if society is as homogenous as it can be, we still have our own quirks and differences that are unique to us. we may well be weird for others, but they will also be weird for us. live your life on your own volition, and best of luck!

[@ProtoIndoEuropean88]

If you dress like that in Portugal, you'll get laughed at by teenagers mostly, other people will give you the looks in silence and you'll be ignored most of the time.

[@ytuser6091]

I love these interviews!

[@MrKiraBR]

I absolutely love your videos. Thank you so much!

[@robertg305]

Found this very informative. I’m an American and I want to visit Japan so bad. I have a lot of tattoos but none on my hands face or neck so it’s gonna be long sleeves the whole time if I go! Binge watching videos on this channel

[@daftrok]

2:44 Leslie: SYKKUNO!!!

[@stratocastit]

出る釘は打たれる(The nail that sticks out gets hammered) is common in Japan. The “Tall poppy syndrome” is a similar cultural trait in Australia & NZ but for when people are successful. If you’re successful your “poppy” will be cut down by others.

[@esainess]

Somewhat similar to Utak Talangka or Crab Mentality of Filipinos. Been hearing some of these answers from my Japanese students. Thank you for showing us the other side of Japan @Takashii. I still love Nihon, after all, there's no perfect society.

[@karylbiancamiranda4044]

Great content as always 💯

[@brandonjuno]

I would like to know more about how specifically Japanese society keeps people in line. I've been to Japan a few times and everyone is always incredibly polite, but I'm from NYC, so I know that nice is not the same as kind. I have someone there that I'm sweet on but when we spend time together in public, I've noticed he's very reserved and is uncomfortable with PDA. When we spend time together in New York he's more relaxed and is much more comfortable with (me) showing affection. But why? Who is actually going to say or do something to you if you step out of line in Japan? If you're met with disapproval, what's stopping you from saying "fuck off" and going on with your life?

[@DaughterofMother1]

Non conforming is met with backlash sometimes even having to face repercussions depending on how conservative a society is

[@KarinaLlanos]

I love your videos ❤️ I think I'm going to start my channel asking people in my country the same type of questions if you don't mind, I think it's a really good social experiment, and it's very useful to know more about your own culture.

[@avelpeoch1609]

well, I watched several of your videos and I really wanted to congratulate you and encourage you. It's always very interesting, from my point of view as a foreigner, thank you and continue on this path.

[@lshodges1]

Takashi Thank you for interviewing to older people. That was actually very helpful. Have you tried interviewing to people older than 60's? I'm very curious what they will say about their dislike about Japan. We appreciate your videos. It's really interesting.

[@Meshowvid]

Great video need more of these kinds

[@KletosMinistries]

Thanks Takashii. I watched a couple of your videos and this was particularly profound especially the two gentlemen in the park. My step mother is Japanese and Ive been to Japan once when I was 16. I didn't get to experience it as a whole since it was only a month but it was a pleasant stay. Though I would admit the people maintained their space and distance. Thank you for doing these videos.

[@peanutbuttercup5561]

The man talking about suicide was so real for that. I loved his answer and not being too shy to bring up a serious topic that meant a lot to him... He was also very cute. 😏🥰

[@omittapir5986]

Thank you! Great information about this lovely country. Every country have it's negative and positive side.

[@kentr1p]

I'm from asia and spent time growing up there and in the US. The one thing I've learned after all these years, is that asian people need to stop idolizing the west. They're not all that. We don't need christianity or diversity to change things. I mean, asia itself is already incredibly diverse. The fact that these interviewees are already thinking about how they don't like this or that, or that people don't help one another makes a difference. All they have to do is act on that change, and more people, people after them, people they've treated they way they wanted to be treated, will do the same.

[@TheRealGigachad1848]

"If you stand out, you'll be put in your place." I think we can say Canada is an outlier because this is pretty common in the West. Could also be foreigner bias.

[@nicolasEmeza]

i think he might have been talking about the workplace and schools, since u know, they’re hella strict, like the paid holidays, i always take them

[@FSVR54]

Nah. Ever been to American high school? There's like 20 different cliques

[@nicolasEmeza]

@@FSVR54 i am from the americas, and yes there’s hella, and also i just reread his comment and i think i misunderstood

[@callhard]

he's talking about diversity and how free everyone is compared to japan

[@cherylsemrau7100]

Thank you for mentioning Canada. Thank you for mentioning Christianity.

[@JpanLIFE35447]

Good interview I was appreciated I nerved seeing before like this interview in japan 🇯🇵 we can understand Japanese people

[@ceroncia4258]

Another great video Takashi

[@louiserelevo2839]

Thank you for creating such informative videos for people like me who wants to go to Japan someday! Your videos are so helpful for us to know the cultural differences. I'm looking forward to watch more videos from you. Keep it up, man! 💛

[@carmillak]

Polka dot man was right. If I saw him in chicago hanging out in a whole dotted outfit we would be amused 😂💕💞

[@yikunqi9353]

I'm a foreigner in Japan. I always take care about others so I think that may be a good thing, but taking too much care is also tired and not good for communication sometimes. And I'm always shy to talk to others I don't know, sometimes I think I need someone talk to me (maybe some interviewees think so?)

[@lalina1304]

Lol after the one guy said you can't stick out in Japan or people will put you in your place I was surprised to see the guy in the polkadot suite 😄😄 he seems like fun. He wants people to laugh with him. 😆

[@PalitoSelvatico]

Yet no one does, they give him a bad look. That's their way to "put him in his place", if he dresses like that often eventually he will get tired of the ugly looks and dress normally again.

[@carmmk6630]

🍃Ancestral healing whether if it's in families, communities or as a country is a subject that individuals are beginning to explore more to understand how to move forward in a different light then their past generations. It seems that many of the individuals you interviewed are starting down this path based on their response to your question.🤗🍃

[@noc9472]

Hello carm mk

[@Minty_Aqua]

I love your spiritual approach to this topic about Japanese society! 🙌

[@carmmk6630]

@@Minty_Aqua Thank you.

[@mariafebrikani5332]

Thank you so much!!! Give us some more video like this please…

[@BadaBadger]

Polka dot guy is correct. My first impression was all “Oh! Polka dots! That’s so cool!” That’s sad that people look at him all cold :(

[@colinjames2469]

message for Japanese who are here. The grass is always greener.

[@BigBop.]

Solid video as always

[@tsuukasaaa]

So it's basically like this Non-Japanese: I wanna live in Japan! Japanese: When can I leave this place...

[@TateJenson]

Thanks for your video Takashi. I'm curious, can you interview some foreigners in Japan who have been there for a long (5 to 10+ years) time but never learned Japanese? In the US, there are many immigrants who live there but never really learned English. I'm wondering if that is possible in Japan. Thanks!

[@hellbunniez3]

oh, this is absolutely possible. the factors mostly just chalk up to either: -not having enough time to learn because of work -not having a good grasp on the language, aka they don’t really have a knack for languages no matter how hard they try -reliance on the nature of the japanese to be considerate to gaikokujin -laziness, and never really saw it as something worthwhile (connected to the previous statement) and a bunch of other ones, but these are the reasons i can think of off the bat. most foreigners who live in japan for an extremely long time but never learned how to write, speak, nor understand it, are late middle aged to elderly, who don’t really see a point in learning it so late in life. it also doesn’t help that japanese is a hard language to learn, what with the difference of it being a character-based language (kanji, katakana, hiragana). most japanese don’t even know certain kanji, or have difficulty trying to read it. it’s an incredibly terrible trait to have, but if you live in a country that is so obviously different in the one you have lived in, i feel that learning the language is the least you can do for you to be able to communicate. over reliance to the locals bending over their backs for you is just not it.

[@yujitoyokawa8672]

I work for Japan office of an American company. Some execs (mostly expats) here don't speak Japanese at all but work for a couple of year. One guy didn't really learn to speak Japanese even though he had lived here for 5 years. So it's definitely possible for you to live in Tokyo without learning Japanese. If you have supports from others (from company, or colleagues who speak English and Japanese) in many ways, you don't need to know a single word of Japanese. For example, you live in a residence that your company supports; your kids go to an international school; you have a Japanese assistance who speak English etc. However, this has side-effects. Your community must be small with similar expats. You should have less interactions with Japanese people and smaller exposures to the Japanese culture in many ways.

[@BeardyBaldyBob]

When I was in Kobe I ended up talking to an old British guy who had been in japan for over 10 years and still didn't speak Japanese because he "didn't need to"... And I could immediately tell from talking to him that he was the type who would sneer at foreigners in the UK that "if they want to live here they should learn our language!"

[@lukefmd]

Yup. There are whole communities of immigrants and half-japanese people who never learn proper japanese. I'm actually friends with some people that are over 25yo and speak very little japanese, if any.

[@juliomarban4504]

Takashi, thank you for your channel and your content. I'm very curious about your culture, I've always been more indirectly fascinanted by it and thanks to channels like yours and other podcasts I'm learning a lot. There are two spanish youtubers, phase2 and Kira sensei, who have lived and live, respectively, in Japan and talk in depth about it who might be of your interest, although their content is in spanish. Their impressions match the ones your interviews portray, from a spanish perspective. I think a good idea for an episode would be that you inquire japanese people about tatemae. Thank you again for your channel, best wishes, take care

[@pbandj089]

I love how genuine this host is, he’s on the ball on his own culture 🙌

[@JJJ-pp3lm]

I admire the confidence of that guy is the polka dot outfit . I would have said hi to him if I saw him and would've told him he rocks!

[@daveypak9673]

The polka dot confidence is goals

[@Chroniclilskip27]

Still loving these, thanks Takashi!

[@Michi_Hana_Mori666]

I love ur video keep up the good work 😌😘👍