What’s it like being Half Black in Japan?

[@takashiifromjapan]

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[@karmaking1263]

You ask great follow up questions. Also, is there anyway I can get in touch with Angela? My sister, who is half Black and half Asian, will be Japan for school and would like for her to have some support. An email address is more than enough. Thanks

[@twnb7733]

The diversity has killed the West. The Afro-Islamics have taken over France and killed the Christian France. You want to live in peace in Japan? Then refuse the diversity, for the violence will kill your country.

[@simona4315]

Japanese are very racist country

[@victormoisesgalvan1596]

It's very difficult to understand the harsh actions among women like Christy she is the embodiment of diversity. But gets the worst of it? Why? What did she do to deserve that? If I were on the same level on the mixed race as she is and if I were japanese living with a society that thrives in extreme prejudice I would have asked her to hang out with me or grab a coffee or something because she travels and she became the live all and be all. What is not to like? and childhood bullied for her mixed background? How stupid do students have to be? Her being mixed is far from being a problem as they seem to think. She's is a serious blessing and a gift of what Japan's future can be and improve.

[@simona4315]

@@victormoisesgalvan1596 japanese very racist country

[@Codetutor-DemystifyCoding]

The first lady is gorgeous. I think she is still affected by her childhood experiences. You could feel that as she spoke there was a lump forming in her throat. It's really sad. You learn to over come it but these kind of experiences never leave you unfortunately.

[@Clarenceisgoat]

Asian women do not like black men

[@ArtofIndigo]

@@mch4735 iuts a work out top and sweat pants, pretty common western summer fit or gym fit.

[@twnb7733]

The West is already destroyed by the Afro-Islamics. Don’t be fooled by this “racist “ propaganda. It’s the black way to invade another country and take over it. The black have become the problem of the whole humanity.

[@petermaina2818]

She's gorgeous..

[@simona4315]

Japanese are very racist country

[@MindYoBeeswax]

When Christy was talking, I felt so bad because you can hear the pain in her voice. It's hard to really let go of that childhood trauma. Even if it doesn't affect you on a day-to-day basis, if brought up, it feels like the bullying just happened yesterday. She's absolutely gorgeous, she shouldn't stress a thing.

[@lena131]

I think it effects day to day life.

[@MindYoBeeswax]

@@lena131 it definitely can. Just some people suppress it a lot.

[@helixxia9320]

yes my heart was breaking for her to hear that

[@michelleelmore5533]

I wonder why her father didn’t have his side of the family know her that would’ve helped her a lot. My heart broke for her pain because she still feels it but supressed it.

[@kathleenking47]

It's odd, I'm a full black American and look like these people🤔 Phenotypes are strange

[@alexanderbrown8842]

I am glad that Kristy did not let the way she was treated make her resent her black side. It's awesome that she wanted to communicate with her black grandmother so she learned English. God Bless you Kristy.

[@TheJCMlove]

Also noticed how the diversity of America has the ability to make even a 'foreigner' feel welcomed/'fit in.'

[@abnerwilliams-q6t]

❤❤❤

[@FumLove]

I'm Japanese and raised in Japan. When i was a kindergarten child, I had a classmate of half Japanese and half black. But I was so little, so I didn’t pay attention to her nationality at all. Her skin was a little darker than other Japanese, and her hair was very curly. Her smily face was so cute and I really liked her. It's sad as we grow up, we get all sorts of noises to judge people. I understand these people's feelings. Later, I moved to the US and was treated in some negative ways because of my race and strong accent.

[@embershen364]

Anime also perpetuate racial stereotypes like promised neverland’s sister krone

[@jwigglesw9308]

I'm half Japanese and half Black, but I grew up in a Black neighborhood in Colorado Springs, CO. I felt totally accepted and it was a warm, friendly place. I was exposed to Japanese culture through my mother and her Japanese friends. I am proud of belonging to both cultures.

[@SE-gs6gd]

Well black people pretty much accept everyone although no one accepts us. We need to stop inviting everyone to the cookout and be more protective of ourselves

[@tosinojo7310]

thats mean@@SE-gs6gd

[@kuroroluxifer8321]

@@SE-gs6gd accept everyone ? try walking in detroit or in the bronx in the night as a white person...let's see how many black people will "accept" you ahahahah

[@BossHOF]

​@@SE-gs6gdblack people accept everyone? definitely not

[@SE-gs6gd]

@BossHOF yes. They do and that's a problem. We don't need to be doing that because it often leads to a knife in the back. If the other half doesn't want you in their community you just SOL

[@Tula_28]

I’m also half black and Japanese and yes it’s tough growing up in japan. I used to feel so ugly from head to toe and always felt like no one would ever like a dark ugly girl like me and these type of childhood trauma stays with you forever Unforch. Silver lining is that i traveled to Hawaii one time as a kid and went to summer school there and I was extremely popular amongst the boys there ,even upper years 😅 which is when I realized I’m actually not that bad after all and it was a Japanese problem not me lmao

[@twnb7733]

Hope Japan stay Japan, won’t become diverse. That’s why we all love Japan, right?

[@Clarenceisgoat]

Asian women do not like black men

[@lowkeyalien6477]

Hawaii is such a blended melting pot that mixed races is quite the norm. Glad that you enjoyed your stay and your experience was positive. Hope you got a chance to surf too 🤙

[@Greenforrest7342]

Is the fact that mixed-race people born between a black man and a Japanese man always behave and think strongly as black people, regardless of their gender, influenced by the imprinting of values by their father? Interesting.

[@d.cpro3751]

Sorry to hear that Japan didn't realize what beauty is. Here in America you would definitely be worshipped 💯! The mixture of black will get you a lot of attention good and bad!! Salute from the DMV (Dc, Maryland, Virginia)💪🏾

[@helenaaoki1911]

“my identity is here, but my face and my blood is over there”… girl I felt it!!!!!!

[@tonymacintosh3744]

are you trying to speak black???? cause that is racist. you are racist!!!!

[@theanswersisinsideu]

Wow I felt that too

[@rosabonfiglio8433]

I felt it too. I'm "double" blood (Italian AND South African)

[@slarvadain188]

She can blend in better over here. She gives Alicia Keys and some Beyoncé vibes, girl come on home to your people who will accept u.

[@helenaaoki1911]

same, im brazilian, but my dad is asian (from a japanese family) and my mom is black@@rosabonfiglio8433

[@DeepThought77]

I am half black and Thai. I can relate to every single person in this video and know exactly what they went through growing up. Often as a mix race person you always go through some identity crisis because you don’t always feel like you belong to either race. No one can truly know your situation or what you’ve been through unless you come from this background. But I’ve come to realize that I’m both and not one person can tell me otherwise. Growing up with 2 different cultures and backgrounds is amazing. As well as knowing 2 languages from that. I personally can speak 4 languages.

[@tree20707]

Do you think your attitude would be like christys if you lived in Thailand and was totally immersed in that culture (the good and bad)?

[@Bobby-sc3bq]

yep im half black and thai too ❤

[@evabandimatova]

Listening to Kristy is heart-breaking. You can totally hear it in her voice how affected she still is, and honestly, no wonder. Kristy, if you read this, you are absolutely gorgeous and so strong! I wish you all the best.

[@raje279]

Strong as her mother

[@DrUmarJohnson1]

@@raje279 I HOPE she has no interest in marrying a Japanese man. She needs an African King

[@oscarbenigsen4538]

@@DrUmarJohnson1 Well, African kings are as short-sighted and small-minded today as they have been in the past. Had they been more forward-thinking, they never would have permitted Europeans to enslave so many dark-skinned people in the first place. Were they forward thinking today these kings would not be so corrupt, taking exceptional African resources from the people, and giving them to Europeans, this, for European goods like cars. It is, only in part, because of the African king that this girl is looked down upon because of her lovely skin. Even African kings in America condemn women in their art, calling them B's and Ho's and treating them like sexual beasts. This woman doesn't need an African king. She just needs a man, whatever the race, who respects and loves her.

[@pmp521]

​​@@DrUmarJohnson1How about someone who will love her for her. It doesn't matter what nationality

[@d.auge21]

@@DrUmarJohnson1 You mean like her mom's husband who flew the coup?

[@NachtmahrNebenan]

"Don't touch it, it might become darker!" This really made me feel for her 😢 But it seems things became better over the years ❤

[@Originalman144]

It's funny when you think about it, because it is so ignorant.

[@mrpotatohead321]

I just realized something. Even if a pen did magically become a darker shade of red, why would that matter? Lmao

[@BSenta]

It still affects her, that's what bullies will never understand....

[@ricenoodles632]

Sound like the mentality of a 4 year old

[@BSenta]

@@ricenoodles632 i mean yeah this bulling probably started in primary school. Doesn't make it right though

[@CaribouOrange]

First woman really went through a lot ❤️🌷😭

[@theeternalrainchild]

I appreciate this channel. I'm having a half black and half japanese grandchild and I want to learn as much as I can about what they have experienced growing up so I can be there to support my grandchild. I'm going to take classes to learn more about the Japanese culture and language so I won't miss out on anything. I'm really excited about this new coming welcome addition.

[@dwolf9757]

You are a great grandparent.

[@arunashulha4825]

Your child and your grandchild are lucky to have you as a grandparent.

[@spams8208]

This is great😭❤️. You’re a wonderful grandma! Congratulations

[@velvetchiharu]

Your family is so lucky to have such an enthusiastic, supportive and involved grandparent 🥰 you sound like the kind person who brings a little joy wherever you go.

[@theeternalrainchild]

@dwolf9757 thank you love ❤️

[@DrBrunoRecipes]

Listening to Kristy is not just heart-breaking but I can also feel her trauma and had to pause the video before I wrote this comment. Can we all send good vibes to her and her family, please so that they can be a source of motivation to others in similar situations. Thanks Kristy for sharing your experiences!

[@bendemare5270]

did

[@unworthyservant]

How do you send good vibes to someone? Not sure how.

[@nykoisking_]

@@unworthyservantjust think of them in a positive light and wish them well in your mind :)

[@unworthyservant]

@@nykoisking_ thanks! But what if they have bad vibes going their way?

[@lisasilver4743]

We should send good vibes to all who participated in this video. They are all beautiful human beings.

[@PelvicGaming]

That first girl talking about her childhood was heartbreaking. And it kills me because she is GORGEOUS.

[@Henok_T]

Don't the Japanese kids like the very gorgeous Kristy?

[@pierre1114]

This young lady breaks my heart with how cruel kids can be when the parents are uninformed. What a courageous soul, I learned something today ❤

[@yu2946]

You gotta ask yourself why the kids are that way.. no child is born a hater.

[@CBC460]

That's why they said when parents are uninformed (ignorant) meaning the parents are at fault for their kids behaving in that manner.

[@yusefendure]

The kids AND the parents are informed by the culture. If a culture is xenophobic, the population will generally follow suit.

[@Tony-mh3dm]

Her moma knew what would happen.

[@devinmichaelroberts9954]

bullying is a serious serious problem not just in Japan for children but even adults.

[@patricerussell8198]

I felt so bad for the First lady, you can tell her childhood trauma still affects her deeply. Kids can be so cruel smh

[@marcusw2009]

kids are a reflection of their parents 99% of the time

[@fukray-cistutub3again847]

Half Black? Don’t you mean half whatever African or Caribbean parent they are? Black only means Black American. If you are not half Black American then you are not “half Black.” Black is the ethnic designation of Black Americans, not a race. Black does not simply mean the color of one’s skin, it is a unique ethnicity, culture, American experience, and history. Black Americans are not African nor are they Caribbean.

[@XharkXlayer]

Black is black 🥱🥱🥱

[@RobinEurope]

@@fukray-cistutub3again847 well well so confusing, the people make a big fuss of the colours of the skin. I don’t care if someday I will find a girlfriend with white or black or yellow skin. It doesn’t matter, heart does count. 😢

[@pouchieloo6633]

@@fukray-cistutub3again847 this is absolutely not correct. As someone from the Carribean, I can tell you Carribean (and African) people 100% identify as Black. Black is a race which is different from ethnicity. People can be of different ethnicities but share the same race.

[@GilBeloGil]

That last man has found the answer. You are an individual, that is all you can ever be, and all you'll ever need to be.

[@warthunder9155]

That's kinda of true, but whether you like it or not you are the product of thousands of years of genetics culture and history. That shouldn't be neglected.

[@ProJanitor]

I’m a team player

[@LovzaNo]

No such thing as an individual. Every individual is part of a group. You as an individual may go to a inner city ghetto and you will not be treated as an individual but as a white man.

[@Diakoidris]

@@LovzaNoCome on, grandpa. It’s time for your pills!

[@baplotnik]

ok but what about all the racism and xenophobia in japan? or the entire culture of just working and then drinking alcohol? or the fact that all they eat is rice? man. japan is just pathetic.

[@solomonkobby8029]

As a black man from Ghana, I personally think we should be intentional about telling our children who they really are and how great they’re regardless of their skin colour. If that is soaked well at home, they wouldn’t care the ‘F’ anybody thinks. Kristy if you ever read this, I am proud of how strong you are! Arigatō🎉 😅 and to the Nigerian girl, Naija is a whole new world you really would want to explore.. you’ll be very proud to be half Nigerian. And finally, I really like Saiyon a lot for his confidence and straightforwardness. I wish I can get your handle. You are stars in your own right guys! Kudos y’all.

[@justice2120]

clearly you wasn't really paying attention to what she was saying... those kids would bully her ruthlessly so regardless of how much 'Self Pride' you want to instill in your kid they have to experience this cruel lame world with all the racist in it, or their kids since children ARE More Honest about their feeling, constantly trying to tear you down.... i think the best way to go is don't intermix with any asian nation outside of Thailand and your children will be fine for it.....

[@Amazon820]

They are Racists just like America

[@bryant475]

It's better to find a shared identity in Christ, true Christians couldn't care less about skin color!

[@blackhole9215]

@bryant457 Christians just go to war with other religions and have done for thousands of years

[@NieceyWeesey]

I had the same thought. The second girl has no Nigerian identity at all. How sad

[@averageguy1261]

The complexity of the interviewees and their personal experiences are fascinating. They're interesting, sad, and yet uplifting. Your content needs to be part of every university sociology course.

[@NieceyWeesey]

To the second girl, I encourage you to explore your Nigerian identity. As a Nigerian Brit, I went for the first time last year and can't wait to go back. It's beautiful

[@PHlophe]

her first stop should be London Ilford. so she can gain a bit of feel because if she goes straight to Naija folk are going to be like . Dis Pikin na Oyinbo but she doesn't speak english ? na weti

[@blinglion3061]

​​​@@PHlophe Lol I used to live in ilford I would not recommend staying there visit only

[@paulwaboso3945]

Naija is beautiful lol 😂 ok u just visited abuja or lagos i can tell

[@lullaby218]

Now I hope he makes a video how a Japanese looking person would be treated in Nigeria.

[@lullaby218]

It is sad how only ever the 1st world places get criticised for even just giving a wrong look, whether even just out of curiosity. Doubt you'd just get given a look in African countries.

[@beauarthur2617]

I dated a woman who was half Japanese. She described the same problems, growing up in Japan in the 90s, she was bullied and considered a "half breed" they were really mean to her and I don't wish that on anyone. This is a great topic. Thank you.

[@BobaDavis]

They are rather xenophobic - that is to say that even if you are Japanese but you were born and raised in America, they still don't see you as one of them, albeit, a bit more than the former that you mentioned.

[@sharnya8332]

@@BobaDavis that’s any culture tbh. Referring to the, being raised outside of said culture and then not being considered when returning or reconnecting. That makes sense for someone not to be considered. When you’re raised outside of your specific culture(s), your entire thought process and experiences are completely different. There’s a lot of things you’ll have to learn [and unlearn] in order to properly fathom why things are the way they are in a culture.

[@BobaDavis]

@sharnya8332 That's incorrect - American black people don't have this feature - The men will step outside of the women when the option is there and the women might be willing to do the same, but the option isn't as available to them. Portions of American whites don't have it either, but they do have ethnicities they will choose over others, when stepping outside of their own.

[@twnb7733]

France was burned by the Afro-Islamics for 5 days. The calm came back because the drug dealers lost too much money. Don’t be fooled by this Diversity. The west is already destroyed by the massive Afro-Islamics. The white are bullied, killed, today try to find a foreigner country to emigrate. Yes, we are racists, for we want to protect our race and country against the invaders using “racist propaganda “ to occupy the country. There’s a price to be accepted by a family and a country. The loyalty is to be proved. Hope that Japan remains Japan. That’s why we love Japan. With some sufferings , we can prove our love to join this country.

[@twnb7733]

@@BobaDavis There is no free lunch. Why a family and a country should accept you? You should prove your loyalty first, right? France was burned for 5 days by Afro-Islamics. They are fooled by this “racist propaganda “. Today, the French ( the west in general) are losing their country. The black refuse to live in Africa , and accuse others of racists? The true racists again the black are the black themselves who have a rich continent but incapable of managing it. Hope that Japan stays Japan. That’s why we love Japan.

[@lyfeofdanny617]

Kristy went through a lot but i'm glad she was able to pull through and become a wonderful woman

[@Clarenceisgoat]

Asian women do not like black men

[@Phoenix-nl2ut]

Kristy is amazing. She’s very strong and knows who she is. Everyone gets bullied and there’s a lot small minded people

[@xJanay]

Everyone doesn’t get bullied

[@joestuehmer7967]

Soft ppl get bulled**

[@davidpeppers551]

If you are different, chances are you'll get bullied a lot. Small people hate those who are different from them or their group or mainstream "normal."

[@sgr7th]

@@xJanay correct.

[@sgr7th]

@@joestuehmer7967 what is your definition of bullying?

[@ak2944]

All three of them are gorgeous. I wish the best for them. I really liked how laid back and cool Saiyon was and it was evident how proud he was that he became a salaryman :)

[@ef2177]

Christy, I can see you in Berlin, California, New York, London, Mexico City, or other large international city with more diversity. Your segment was very honest and vulnerable. I hope more people learn to respect and embrace diversity because it’s so beautiful and valuable.

[@yo2trader539]

Your segment?

[@kalwilson7670]

​@@yo2trader539segment is used to indicate the portion of the video where Christy was speaking.

[@Userhdiekejeheu7w]

We dont want any diversity in Mexico. So fvck off with trying to force it on us

[@henryemele3147]

I disagree with Berlin. She wouldn't fit in!

[@nicolem3951]

I live in Germany since 7 years and have 0 german friends. They are also closed to getting closer to immigrants. Here when Im in a place is mostly germans between themselves and immigrants on the other side...

[@maarakmehdi5294]

Christy, you are beautiful, charming and the way you talked about your childhood with such confidence, you deserve all the respect

[@janenguyen8996]

They all look like models. What a beautiful mix!🤩

[@bellzeppelin6913]

But they are not considered beautiful in Asian standards of beauty

[@sevenstargoal]

@@bellzeppelin6913 well two of them are models so it seems that's changing. Especially with Rui Hachimura and Naomi Osaka being very popular

[@evelynemugeni2369]

That why they get problems I think japanese are jealous to see thm😅

[@GMAMEC]

@@bellzeppelin6913 Interesting, she really does have a universal beauty/attraction.

[@tdnkmn.2059]

@@bellzeppelin6913 As a Japanese, they are so cool.

[@mallymal77]

I remember when I was living in Japan and I saw a mixed Japanese kid, I was shocked because I'm black too. She looked at me so hard and I waved at her and she was so happy! I was thinking maybe she had a easy time in Japan since to me it's a friendly country. But now since I've seen this she may have had inner struggles within her own country because of her fair skin.

[@Amberussianbeauty]

From what I learned, being a foreigner is a lot better than being half, apparently it’s so bad that it drives one to suicide, I mean the kids/teachers will make you feel like you don’t exist

[@ClayMastah344]

I’m glad you were kind to her, she’ll remember that

[@1.4billion65]

Why East Asia has to be like the US?

[@clauaome25]

Kristy is drop dead gorgeous!!

[@johnpettiford6547]

Want to give Christy a hug for sure. She is a queen for the strength brought through her experience. Sad that she said “it still was not enough”. Glad she connected with her grandmother. Seriously, she is so beautiful.

[@AlbertoGarcia-yb4ih]

Because she's good looking.

[@user-rm1lm3rt7e]

​@@AlbertoGarcia-yb4ihliterally

[@adriansreviews100]

First Lady is beautiful and a kind hearted person. Feel bad for her bad experiences.

[@Dlee917]

I’m half black and half Korean. Cool to see these kind of videos being put out more I feel like we’re a forgotten breed at times lol.

[@twatts1523]

Such a gorgeous combination, use your exotic looks to your advantage.

[@yu2946]

​@@twatts1523that sounds so creepy

[@JasWinnin-gi2jb]

@@twatts1523you weird for that

[@gamerdude4465]

japan, s korea is internally racist hidden behind mask of anime culture

[@yemi3266]

​@JasWinnin-gi2jb he ain't weird for that

[@87Otter]

This is why it is important when you have mixed kids especially kids mixed with black, it is of the utmost importance to have your children around black community, family , because that self worth and confidence will develop.

[@lilyyroz3046]

kids mixed with black look black

[@soleil7259]

As a mixed child (german/nigerian) i grew up around the black community and they also didn't fully accept me. I was always black for the german culture but too white for the black community...

[@Kim-Berly200]

@@soleil7259The mixed kids in the black community are usually very favored because they are very attractive.

[@MrMuta31]

I disagree. It didn’t matter mixed or not we didn’t pay attention to that crap in Newark Nj. All blacks were considered beautiful.

[@berrymckockiner5883]

what? they literally called him wyt boi. blk people arent any less acist

[@bamm86]

As a black man from Washington DC in America, that first woman's recollection of her childhood experiences got me tearing up. She's probably always been beautiful and yet they treated her like she was scum just because of her skin. That's so sad and so shameful. No wonder she travels so much. She probably loves Japan but Japan has never loved her the same. Damn.

[@jaahnnn]

Lol there's no way that woman is struggling anywhere on the planet bro. Just look at how you're acting trust me she's good

[@bamm86]

@@jaahnnn riiiight. Struggling financially? Maybe not but that’s an assumption. Emotionally and culturally? Probably struggling.

[@jaahnnn]

@@bamm86 she half African and don't even care to go to Africa. She goes to the the US tho. She getting love bro she ain't struggling. Mightve struggled some growing up but I guarantee she been straight since bout 14 or 15 years old

[@bamm86]

@@jaahnnn the first girl isn’t the one who is half African tho.

[@bamm86]

@@jaahnnn and she’s damn near about to cry in the video talking about it. People were racist when she was a kid and are racist now. It’s not like they just stop being racist when you get older.

[@musicfan300]

That first girl probably had an awful childhood...she said her classmate told her she can't touch anything she's touched and you can feel how insane that is, but she probably had to experience that over and over and over, similar things every single day. Being visibly different from everyone around you, you're bound to experience racism, I had similarly bad things happen to me daily even in America, in the 1970s, when I was the only East Asian person in second and third grade, and there were maybe 6 East Asians in all of grades kindergarten through 5 the grade (maybe 700 kids). Thanks be to the Holy God who made the Universe, the world seems to have changed much for the better that way.

[@funkthat]

Man you can really tell its a difficult subject for her to speak on, but it seems shes come out better on the other side. But the emotions form those childhood troubles are still real and when she is reliving it you can telll its hard to imagine it.

[@tednguyen7258]

better to be with your anyways

[@DxV04]

@@rafaelw8115 White people should think twice before doing the same thing. You can't have mixed kids with out the other side...

[@LemGray]

@@rafaelw8115 The kids are not the problem. Black people have it tough whether they're mixed or not, and often, mixed people have it easier. Do you honestly think the first woman would've had it easier if she was darker and living in Japan? Her blackness was the issue. So maybe this question is, Should you bring a black child in the world and live in a foreign country?

[@dennisgordon7767]

my white friend was in vietnamese jail for a month. a small room w a tiny window, 20 men, one toilet in the corner and every one smoking. When he went to shit the men ran over to stare at him and how he did it. He would put a blanket in front of him to hide. Eventually he just started shitting in the blanket which made a smell and made them all angry at him

[@emac543]

You could tell how painful the first lady's childhood bullying was to her. Wish I could give her a big hug!

[@djskampy]

Thank you Takashii, really interesting interviews!! Especially the first interview was tough to see, the discrimination/racism seems to have had a big impact on her upbringing. She came across very conscious, thoughtful and intelligent in her speech.

[@TB-vb1st]

I can't tell she's half Japanese

[@TonnyOkello]

This program by Takahasi is a great public service. It will help a lot of biracial Japanese and generally biracial Asians living in Asia deal with their experiences in such closed societies. I’m an African who now lives in America, I love Japanese and have lots of Japanese friends. It’s just a matter of exposure .

[@Claudio55278]

You are right. He is domingo a very good job. And here in the West we dont think much in the Asian culture, especialy in Europe, because we dont have many Asians in some places.

[@benitereis5950]

I'm addicted to these kind of videos. It's pretty interesting once as a brazilian (born and raised) I don't see this kind of identity conflict in any basis. The whole country is so mixed and basically everyone is half something. Me myself have spanish, african and native indian backgrounds and it's a very normal thing. It actually makes me proud to be a living part of my ancestors history. I hope Christy finds the acceptance she seeks and deserves. She is gorgeous and seems to be a very kind soul. I wish her all the best. Congrats for your work!! It's very interesting!! 😊

[@vickiev.7016]

Ir is not easy over rhere cause rhere is racism

[@Eli_Pinheiro]

Its ``funny`` brazil is a mixed country and yet there is rascism.

[@vickiev.7016]

@@Eli_Pinheiro absolutely it does make any sense!

[@yusefendure]

Not true for many from Bahia.

[@mlemmleppy]

It's similar here in México!! We are kind of a mix of everything and have many different traditions in the country. But we also have a lot of racism and colorism, the people you see on tv are almost always lightskinned and they mostly ignore all of our different cultural aspects in media (tv like telenovelas or movies). But I would like to say we are very friendly people.

[@jamiledunn5175]

Awesome, topic. I appreciate you creating this. It’s an area that is not talked about much.

[@ChronoMoogle]

I feel really sorry for Kristy, those sound like some quite traumatic childhood experiences.

[@mikewilliams4750]

Being mixed my self. It ws the same in 60s white fam didnt want me.

[@lighttajiribey4221]

We are the bloodline that our mother is. [Black} is a crayon color and not a nationality. We at america are not "[NEGRO BLACK COLORED NOR AFRICAN AMERICAN]. Those who are of the ancient original indigenous moor bloodline are the heirs to all land, all natural resources and all commerce by law. We honoure all others because all others came from us. peace.

[@moisesojeda1085]

blame the dads

[@Amanojaku8]

@@moisesojeda1085 Why? Their dads taught the kids she went to school with that her touching anything would make it "dark" or "dirty"? Do fuck off.

[@RandySavagxe]

@@moisesojeda1085look in the mirror

[@mcostagirl123]

She's so beautiful. It breaks my heart to hear her say that kids wouldn't want her to touch their things because they thought she'd get them dirty. Ignorance often leads to cruelty.

[@tchistermorrelebissa8628]

Some Asia countries like that

[@mcostagirl123]

@@tchistermorrelebissa8628 it's not just Asian countries sadly.

[@fifid2554]

Ne mettons pas tout sur le compte de l'ignorance il y a la méchanceté aussi

[@d.auge21]

@@tchistermorrelebissa8628 Not sure where you're from but Murica is VERY MUCH LIKE THAT. And so it is in most countries.

[@KentPetersonmoney]

I never heard of kids acting like this growing up but I don't know what it's like in Japan

[@masonmason3486]

Wow I love this youtube channel! I'm half Japanese and half Black, but I grew up in a Black neighborhood in RDU area in North Carolina. I definitely find my identity in black and never been exposed to Japanese culture, but after watching this video, I definitely have a desire to learn more of my culture.

[@taridean]

Go for it my guy! It's such an eye opener learned another part of your culture. Harness the best bits of both.

[@soulshadoww55]

Do you think you would ever visit Japan?

[@AlwaysFedUp]

I love these videos! Props to you TAKASHii for giving people a platform to talk about their experiences.

[@pepoCD]

As a half black person myself this video is very interesting! Thank you for all the work you do Takashii

[@dariofkxv6829]

are you Japanese?

[@SuperDrestone]

Bruh.. you a frog touching your chin. What do you know about human struggles. 🤔

[@DrUmarJohnson1]

You're an African in my book!

[@travelingman9763]

Won't care if I not vacation in Japan!

[@marias3518]

Wow both girls are GORGEOUS!!!!! I'm so sorry for the first girls experience. I hope she will find her identity and her way of happiness.

[@Kind20233]

Kristy has been through it. I pray she goes where she is accepted

[@saspen3]

Thank you for those insightful questions. You're a great interviewer. Love your project.

[@sk-dm5lr]

kristy is so cute. I feel sorry that she was badly bullied in elementary school. I am from Kyoto and went to elementary school in Kyoto. One day, a boy transferred from Chiba (next to Tokyo). East Japan and West Japan have different dialects. He sometimes cried because of his dialect being made fun of. Even among the same Japanese people, this kind of thing occurs due to slight differences. (especially in immature childhood) As a side note, I used to play with him a lot, and we had a relationship with his parents.

[@Originalman144]

Interesting. How many different dialects are spoken in Japan?

[@sk-dm5lr]

@@Originalman144It seems that there are 16 dialects in Japan. I looked it up on various sites and this seems to be the widely accepted theory :) ・Hokkaido dialect ・Tohoku dialect ・Kanto dialect(Around Tokyo) ・Tokai Toyama dialect ・Hachijojima dialect ・Hokuriku dialect ・Kinki dialect(Around Osaka,Kyoto) ・Chugoku dialect ・Unpaku dialect ・Shikoku dialect ・Hichiku dialect ・Honichi dialect ・Satsugu dialect ・Amami dialect ・Okinawa dialect ・Sakishima dialect

[@Originalman144]

@@sk-dm5lr Wow, very interesting. Thank you for sharing.

[@Trust_in_Passion]

So japan is same like China n korea

[@Freedom384]

这是必然的 东方没🈶️太多的黑人 切她们的后代将永远是黑人 在

[@Lisaaaaaaq]

What a lovely soul the first girl is. Wishing her all the best in life ❤❤❤❤

[@AngelaGrant2015]

Looking at this breaks my heart because I was raised in a household that taught me to love all people but, unfortunately, not everyone was taught to respect all people. To me it should be simple. Treat others the way you want to be treated. It says a lot about the heart of an individual who would mistreat or harm someone who has done nothing to them.

[@sorayaroshan9005]

from childhood i was taught to consider the whole world one country and mankind it's citizens. Imagine the planet is like a garden with different flowers that need our admiration, not our ignorance.

[@AngelaGrant2015]

@@sorayaroshan9005 Yes! We need to recognize the beauty in our differences and how wonderfully made we are.

[@d.auge21]

Exactly! I'm half-Japanese but raised in US with a wide variety of ethnicities inc many black people, some of whom I am still friends with to this day. I thought it was wonderful to grow up with whites, Native Americans, a few Latinos, and black kids as mentioned. There are good and bad in every group....but best to give off a positive vibe towards others and generally you will get that back almost every time, smiles and laughing go a long way also!

[@immealldayeveryday9425]

The first girl oh my heart hurt for her you can tell her childhood was tuff, but girl I’m here to tell you that you are brave and I’m so happy that your learning to embrace yourself and identify as mixed and that’s perfectly ok, you got this just keep pushing forward never looking back

[@therosewebbb]

Please speak to people who have Japanese fathers and black mothers. I wanna see something. Mothers tend to install a sense of being into their children, so I wonder if there would be a difference if the mothers weren’t Japanese, but the fathers were instead.

[@nursemiesesdw9383]

Absolutely 💓

[@jesusmywholehaschanged]

This! I have noticed the same phenomenon amongst mixed race children, not exclusive to Black/Asian mix.

[@nesadcruz7840]

I think that combination is rare. You will find Its more common for Asian women to marry African men than the other way around. Except in China where there is a gender imbalance.

[@jesusmywholehaschanged]

@@nesadcruz7840 Rare it may be, however, all of the blasians I know have asian fathers and black mothers.

[@nesadcruz7840]

@@jesusmywholehaschanged in Asia it is rare except China where there us a gender imbalance due to decades of one child family policy. I dont know where you live, but in Asia it is rare.

[@MrHousecup]

I'm sorry you all had those bad experiences, but you're all lovely, wonderful people now!

[@pitoufo]

I felt her pain straight away. So sorry you had to experience that.

[@truerthanyouknow9456]

Thank you for sharing these perspectives, Tak.

[@meena3484]

OMG! The first girl is so stunning. She has nice features ,figures and smooth tanned colour.

[@youme1414]

This is always the problem. Look is nothing. It is the beginning of racism.

[@shalinivarma237]

What a lovely young lady the 1st one you spoke too. I know what its liked to be bullied I was too at school. At the time it was awful but all these experiences make you stronger in end. Remember be yourself and true to you! Ignore negativity

[@toscadonna]

My friend who was half Korean and half black killed himself 1.5 years ago, because his childhood was so bad, and he couldn’t get over it. He’d become an alcoholic as a teenager and just went downhill from there.😢

[@boniboni4912]

I’m so sorry for your loss! And I think besides the racism it doesn’t help that mental health is not a priority in Korea or Japan

[@bo55ola]

sorry for your loss.

[@1.4billion65]

Why East Asia has to be like America?

[@DouglasAshbytheabundantlife]

Love how they bow to each other at the end of the interview. Nuff respect!

[@vrsc9312]

Very nice, intelligent, empathic and polite interviewer! Liked the video. Guests of the video are also very interesting, beautiful and speaking good English (convenient for my understanding) and Japanese (impressive). They are sharing quite personal things with the audience - thanks to them for this sincerity. I am glad to hear that people in Japan are becoming more open to the world :)

[@jessceleste3068]

Kristy is so beautiful inside & out 🥺

[@peacefulwell]

Kristy is beautiful inside and out. Wishing her all the blessings in finding yourself a home.💖 Love from Africa

[@Crunch_dGH]

Your happa videos really help my 日本語 skills by repeating the same things in both languages, plus hearing the varying bi-lingual responses. どうもありがとうございました！I even subscribed to the monthly snack packs!

[@bpotato3310]

Half black is soo special.I mean They was soo stunning and pretty especially the first one

[@sophietucker3163]

Half any race is special. Great Genetic diversity = strongest genes and therefore usually very strikingly beautiful.

[@sakurakou2009]

They just like other biracials in my opinion, as full black person myself I dont view biracials as black, hope people stop saying they black cuz they not. Being black mean you have two black parents, biracials are biracials mean two different races.

[@mikloridden8276]

@@sophietucker3163Exactly, half anything makes beautiful people

[@mikloridden8276]

Ikr?! Majority of them are super models so I can’t wait to see her on the hub or 7-11 magazines!

[@Johntheking78]

Asian girls do not like black men

[@crossharmonics3296]

I think parents with half-black kids should really make an effort to travel with their children, educate them about their culture, speak their language, cook the food of their home country etc. All of this gives kids that sense of identity and makes it easier to cope with challenges in the future. Plus there are lots of blessings which come from giving them that foundation. They'll be able to speak with their relatives, your loved ones back home and really cherish that side of them. When I listened to Kristy's story it broke my heart, she's amazing yet had to go through this😟. Another thing that needs to be done in Japan is make use of those international ties with other countries and have programs where Japanese kids at a young age get that exposure to other cultures and not what the US or European media portrays. See the US and Europe's just part of the world, they're not the world, there are lots of amazing cultures out there. Their food, their history, their people, it'll blow you away. For instance here in the islands we treat everyone equally, there may be some instances where things get a little heated but that "one love" vibe resonates. I've seen folks from all backgrounds come to the islands and feel at home they may be in the minority but they're treated as one of us. That's the exposure the Japanese need, to see that you're in a country that's predominantly black, indian etc. And you're treated with love and respect. This will change their mindset also having those who've spent time in other countries share their experiences. Share that love they received, it'll break barriers and instill in them that global mindset.

[@sigridholzner2807]

You talk about living on the islands unfortunately you don't say which islands. There are a lot of islands all over the world!

[@crossharmonics3296]

@@sigridholzner2807 Thought when I said "one love" people would get the Caribbean reference🙂. Though I'm not solely focusing on a location but a mindset, that welcoming vibe in which you feel at home, the locals talk to you, make jokes, invite you to their homes, celebrations etc. This goes for Islands around the world, Islanders in general have that welcoming vibe. I've seen Japanese volunteers who've spent two years on various Islands over here and want to come back and its all because of the love we've shown them. We've had natural disasters in the past and they've raised funds in Japan to help us, they didn't have to but they did. Picture this, if more Japanese had that experience of being treated like family in a foreign land. This would bring significant changes. For instance they teach English in their schools but don't give children the opportunity to test it out and that's where introducing them to various cultures who speak English would really broaden their perspective. Also to all my Japanese brothers and sisters who've gone back to Japan after their stint with JICA, we miss you a lot. If I had the funds I'd make it possible for them to come back, to work and live here permanently🏝🙂

[@twnb7733]

Hope you can take back all the black to your beautiful islands, for we are full of them.

[@crossharmonics3296]

​​​@@twnb7733 Hope you get a chance to visit our Islands. We'll welcome you, treat you with love and respect hopefully it'll change your mindset🙂

[@OverEast34]

@@crossharmonics3296while it’s important to be understanding and respectful to people of all backgrounds, the fact is people generally have preferences for their own in every way. The welcoming vibe in the islands is amazing, but its been too welcoming to foreign groups who control large sectors of the economy there.

[@SanaagSomaliland]

You are doing a great work in showing both the pains and the happyness of mixed cultures.

[@frenchartantiquesparis424]

All 3 were gorgeous! No wonder they are modeling

[@theescapetrix]

I'm glad you have such a channel Takashii. You're changing the world for the better. Your country should be very proud of you brother.

[@gmshadowtraders]

Hardly anybody gives my man Takeshi props! They just simp for mixed race hoes!

[@costcobear]

I’m super proud of Kristy (the first woman) for speaking her mind clearly and nailing that awesome Miyazaki dialect.

[@nicolepalacios8026]

How can she nail an accent that is already native to her?

[@costcobear]

@@nicolepalacios8026 True, but don't forget she said she moved to Miyazaki, right? That means she's originally from somewhere else in Japan.

[@Neophema]

@@costcobear Listen again! She said she LEFT Miyazaki after growing up there. :)

[@pantherpopel551]

@@Neophema Oh, Miyazaki is the place they treated her horribly then?

[@yo2trader539]

@@Neophema She also says she spent "Yochien" overseas. But I can't tell which part of her speech is Miyazaki-ben.

[@la142323]

These are great interviews. Gives different perspective & understanding on how people feel when they are different than most other people in a certain country & how they feel being different countries - why they like it & why they don't. Maybe better understanding for everyone after hearing people's stories.

[@davidhall8049]

Both ladies are on another level 😊

[@sherimoralesrowe5078]

That last kid from the Bahamas is absolutely right. It doesn’t matter what half race you are you still go through some sort of identity crisis. My father is from Puerto Rico and my mom is black American and growing up in New York high had a difficult time with my identity. Because I didn’t speak Spanish the way, Hispanic kids were extremely fluent and I would get made fun of even though the majority of my friends were Hispanic and when I would hang out with black American teens, they didn’t know I was half Puerto Rican so they would make comments about the Hispanic kids, and I just never fit in. it was always one race against the other and here I am in the middle, so I had to find my own group of people to hang out with which ended up being kids who were goth and alternative and kind of social misfits of the school. I graduated with honors, but I could never conform to what each side of my race wanted me to. it’s like even going to Puerto Rico. I’m told I am the true color of the Taino Indians but let’s be real if your light skinned your favored . And that’s in any place in the world you go to.

[@Aminthekingson]

Asian women do not like black men, go cry about it

[@nursemiesesdw9383]

You would not be favored with light skin and African features.

[@Gabrielle49]

Yes black and white it’s the same thing. Even now and I’m twenty six

[@Ohsnapitzann]

The only thing I hate about being multigenerationally mixed ( nigerian and irish) is people treat you differently based on the hairstyle you wear. If I wear afro textured hairstyles people are very mean, rude, impatient and unhelpful towards me.

[@bunnyman6321]

Damn

[@nightshadeii9248]

They love our style. They love our art. They love our culture. But they don’t love us. Stay safe brothas and sistas.

[@Србомбоница86]

Nah japanese are not koreans, they are not westernized ,still very traditional people

[@MercedesRodriguez-ml7og]

I grew up in a binational family and in different countries: As a teenager you might feel out of place everywhere but it will teach you you can be at home anywhere you chose. Study the history, meet the cultures and learn as many languages as possible!

[@zyxwut321]

What ridiculously stunning people these are.

[@anyangrb]

that;s awesome she learned English to speak with her grandma. I'm not great at speaking my native language and I always felt it kept me from being closer to my grandma and aunts that aren't fluent in English.

[@knocks42]

Takashii thank you for all your very interesting interviews, it opens up a window into your culture and the different experiences all kinds of people have in it.

[@reneecrotty6910]

As a white Australian who went to Japan for some highschool, I can tell you it is a very lonely experience. It's true... we stand out and everyone excludes you and treats you differently and people stare at you everywhere. I actually think they are more intimidated than anything else.

[@shariwelch9573]

I think jealous also. It is cool to be of different races . You get attention without even trying .

[@L_MindBody]

Yes, racism happens to everyone - goes to show that "ALL" races are racist. Try growing up as the only white kid in Africa, they mostly want to kill you daily but, black people choose to deny their own racism, must be an American thing.

[@malemasterrace478]

well asians are hate criemd in your countries ..the worst you'll face here is we will just ignore you , be grateful

[@AestheticHair-ek5iq]

​@@shariwelch9573Naah you should be lucky to even be allowed to walk around ..in the past they just got rid of Subhumans

[@mackcarlo]

Just moving 30 miles south in England to a different school and town got me bullied and outcasted viciously for 5 years! At least being a different race and colour allows you to whinge about how everyone is a ‘racist’ and prejudice blah blah!!!

[@henrimilo1]

Gorgeous mix. Beautiful kids , magnificent souls.

[@Trigg_arte]

You can tell the first person suffered. Bless her.

[@oldjohnny9341]

The more i watch these types of interviews from Japan the more I see that prejudice, racism, bigotry is a very ugly feature of being a human no matter which country you grow up in.

[@71capr]

And it seems blacks get the worst of it. Everywhere. It's very interesting, considering Whites colonized yet still admired. Ridiculous.

[@71capr]

@@lemuhuru Agreed. But why are light skinned people, (whites in particular) given their history still revered?

[@johnlicht6532]

100% true.

[@dipthongthathongthongthong9691]

The question I have is why does this guy continue to interview mixed race half Japanese when he KNOWS 99% will say they were bullied by kids and adults and it was traumatizing. It's like "bullied trauma porn"

[@Sunshine-zi4nq]

​@@lemuhuruI am Asian, its not that bad in multi racial countries in fact hardly. Like Singapore for instance. Even in Japan they treat visitors very well , as a darker( than Japanese) Asian , I can testify to that. But they don't accept those who claim to be Japanese who don't look Japanese. Visiting and living there as a local are different as it's been homogeneous for so long. Things are changing though.

[@TadashiYee]

Angela is so adorable! She's so thoughtful , smart, & honest.

[@MM33_]

The women are absolutely stunning 🤩. There is a quote, go where you are appreciated. No matter where you are from. As a black man, I don't always feel appreciated in the US, so I leave and experience other cultures.

[@lizawinslow4773]

Being from a Caribbean island I completely understand what he is saying🌞 Thanks for sharing Takashi. Great interview.

[@crystalkerstal]

The first girl😍😍😍 What she struggled with growing up, is what makes her even more beautiful!!! She’s not only beautiful on the outside but the inside as well. Sending her lots of positivity and good energy in discovering and finding all the answers she is looking for🤍

[@Amazing9791]

Kristy is beautiful! 🩷😊

[@bendemare5270]

Hey Takashi, I'm mixed too and thank you for interviewing them, I'm sure it'll help more people reflect and try to be better at accepting them

[@yeskev]

Beautiful people ❤ It's always very interesting to see how the guest's feel after visiting the US. Great interviews!

[@d.auge21]

Like any place, it's a whole LOT different visiting and living in any place, town, city, country.

[@Wjohnson8437]

Such beautiful people inside and out. We as humans need to embrace the small differences. We are all humans and that should overshadow the visible cultural differences. Teach the kids better as parents.

[@Hessed3712]

Well said.

[@Memphisgirl-jk5tq]

I love your videos. Thank you. The people you interview are so beautiful. Ultimately, we are all human and that should be all that matters.

[@NVMonte]

Wonderful interviews... honest, articulate, speaking of the harsh experiences but overcoming the trauma. Anyone can relate that might be "different" or have compassion & empathy. You are a great interviewer and I would say you are helping others discover what's really important about people.

[@88kingofhearts88]

Half-black half-japanese must be the master mixture. They are all so gorgeous lol 😍

[@Johntheking78]

Asian girls do not like black men

[@PrinceZakariyya]

Fr

[@maxrebo8455]

Christy’s so beautiful, inside and out. I know what it’s like to be bullied having Asperger’s and ADHD in my case. My kids are half Japanese but as we live in Melbourne, Aus it’s so both diverse and Japan has a massive cool cachet these days. Fortunately no systemic bulling thank goodness.

[@AnnDale-ie3jn]

These poor children are victims because of there mothers lose Morales

[@d.auge21]

Let's not act like Oz doesn't have its issues. Glad your kids haven't had problems but I know a (haafu) lady from Brisbane who had a tough childhood as did her brother, who sadly took his own life as a result...

[@clarkcrossley7579]

When races mix the results are stunning!

[@dc7052]

The first lady is still in deep thoughts. That's heartbreaking. More love from Zambia 🇿🇲

[@nowherech]

Really interesting topic!! 😮 Also we are doing some reportages in Finland to understand the point of view of other people in here 👀🇫🇮

[@nowherech]

💪🏻

[@giulianobonaldo2995]

💪🏻💪🏻

[@kazukikuroda200]

Just be you thank you for showing ur struggle ❤

[@patrickmcgoldrick8234]

Thank you for your interviews,I have learned so much from your subjects.Great work,and I have a greater respect for thier experience and lifes.