What's it like being Black in Japan?

[@Mrnovanova]

Go where you're celebrated, not tolerated.

[@gliderism]

Thailand, everyone loved me there not Japan haha

[@Mrnovanova]

@gliderism From my own personal experience, the least racist (anti black) Asian people are the Philipinos.

[@TheDON914]

I like that ☝️

[@yudie2]

Where exactly is that for a black woman? I need to know asap.

[@averageamericangirl6819]

@@yudie2there is no place. You just have to find where you are most comfortable. People that look like us exploit us as well. We call it “celebrated”

[@captainryan77]

Crazy thing is black people LOVE Japanese people and culture

[@rahim5000-2]

and White people dont

[@georgeojoje4045]

Like anime is basically part of our community and daily lives

[@ju_get_busy9140]

@@georgeojoje4045and that’s the sad part some black people seek validation from the wrong people and most think that just because they like anime going to Japan will be a good experience 🤦‍♂️

[@georgeojoje4045]

@ju_get_busy9140 yeah unfortunately I agree, same in Russia black people are seen as rats eating out of garbage. The Russians look at blacks with disgust. I think it's a European thing

[@CoolAssChrismusic]

because of DragonBall Z

[@Giraffesio]

As another Black guy from Philly currently living here in Japan, it was cool to see brothers from our city getting representation down here! Thanks for the awesome video man!

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

Thank you so much ☺️ Hopefully I can interview you someday 😌😌😌

[@gryanoblibarfield7440]

#215

[@HaroutBlack]

Jesus is the only way to healing, restoration and salvation to all souls. Please turn to him and he will change your life, depression into delight, soul heading from hell to heaven all because of what he did on the cross “Whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” Romans 10:13

[@jordangriffin4517]

I’m from Philly as well man and wanna plan on going down there for my 23rd. It’s gonna be a solo trip and my first trip traveling that far on my own. What should I look out for and what’s your experience

[@keyraw6]

im from philly too type shit

[@jammydoughnuts]

It was sad to hear about some of Umi's experiences in Japan, but it's good that it hasn't put her off living there. She is right when she said that if she's going to be discriminated against no matter where she is in the world, she may as well live somewhere that makes her happy. I'm going to be living in Japan as a student for a year and I'm really looking forward to it. I hope to not have any negative encounters but nothing will stop me from enjoying the once in a lifetime experience!

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

@@jammydoughnuts Hiiii☺️☺️☺️ I'm really glad you commented! The reason I post content is for people who are interested in Japan or are planning to come. Before you come to Japan, I want to share the reality of Japan, including not only the good but also the bad. Because if you know the bad parts beforehand, I think your life in Japan will not be as negative as you expect. I'm really looking forward to you coming to Japan!!😊😊

[@koiturnbull5700]

Here, HERE!!! Go there with your positive energy and enjoy your time!!! You’ll never regret it with that mentality!!

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

@@koiturnbull5700 Thank youuuu🥹🥹🥹

[@mungofinalfi4480]

​@@koiturnbull5700*Hear, HEAR

[@randomgamesandstuff]

She won't be discriminated here in Nairobi

[@Jacktion4444]

Umi has a good sense of awareness and her use of discernment is other worldly👏 it doesn’t matter where she goes. Everything is attracted to the light, good and evil

[@hyoxxii]

Been in Japan for about a week or so now as a black guy. Here for a few more days and It’s definitely an experience with mixed vibes. For the most part I’d say if your skin is thick enough to ignore some of the negatives you will enjoy the positives alot more. I’m also solo traveling so I have had many lonely experiences but have met friends along the way. I will definitely visit again next year

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

@@hyoxxii Awww🥹 I’m so glad to hear that 🥹🥹 I’ll be waiting for you!!!

[@FlyGuyOnly773SHO]

I know he means no harm, but I never why people continue to call us Black people like we’re literally the color brown

[@udonkey431]

@@FlyGuyOnly773SHO I’ve asked that same question since I was a child and I still haven’t gotten an answer to it. My guess is that it’s bc wyt ppl labelled us all by colours to separate us and create a hierarchy, “wyt is on top, blk is at the bottom and everyone else is in between” and everyone just sticks to it bc no one can be bothered to change. They made it so that everyone is referred to by a colour, either white, black, yellow or red when no living person on this earth is any of those colours. The only ppl that r labelled correctly according to their skin are south Asians who r referred to as “brown people” (eventho a lot of them are the same colour as us black ppl). Lmao sorry for the long speech

[@yomansam4689]

@@FlyGuyOnly773SHO We call ourselves black, it's really not that deep. Just the way it is

[@inezjackson2244]

U better b carful sounds like growing up in the Deep South like I did u might get killed or worse get the brakes beat off your a@@😳

[@Veryrarebois]

I’m Nigerian! thanks to the guys over there having your back

[@machelaswate4137]

Nigerians are all over the world

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

Thank you for your comment ☺️

[@fazziland3932]

Absolutely.

[@Lukydada-15]

Remember most Nigerians are scammers. They have no business in japan

[@Touch_G35]

You can tell Umi truly has loved and respected Japanese culture probably as far back as she can remember. Nice to see her happy and following her dream.🎌

[@HaroutBlack]

Jesus is the only way to healing, restoration and salvation to all souls. Please turn to him and he will change your life, depression into delight, soul heading from hell to heaven all because of what he did on the cross “Whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” Romans 10:13

[@SubhiAbdelhamidYousefBani--w2g]

She is so cute and casual about people discriminating against her. WOW.

[@tariqwilliams5493]

Umi started speaking japanese and honestly surprised me. her japanese is really good.

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

@@tariqwilliams5493 Yeah!!! It is🤩🤩🙌🙌

[@shira2151]

My friend has been married to his Japanese wife for over 2 decades. There is prejudice towards darker skin...it's common across the world due to the European dominance. Being dark is bad and light is good. It's a stigma we try to break meanwhile racism tries to keep it alive.

[@Frosty_Cat614]

No, it's not because of "European" dominance. It's because people with darker skin were often the ones working outside in the sun and poorer while the richer people and royalty worked indoors and had lighter skin. Please stop with this "Because of white supremacy" BS.

[@TheDON914]

Let em hate

[@bloodyconfessor]

let`s not be an armchair psychologist now mate

[@GooseCreek-y9l]

@@bloodyconfessor ???

[@ThatGuy7433]

​@@bloodyconfessorBecause they mentioned the fact that the prejudice comes from white dominance around the globe? Just look at what they did to India with the caste system.

[@LMLification]

Everything the black woman has said in this video resonates with me, especially the part about the children being “scared” of her based on appearance while she has done nothing to evoke any fear. With it being 2024 and children quickly gaining access to the internet compared to earlier generations, it is not hard to find positive images of various races in the world and normalize your child to it. Rather than allowing their children the exposure to her and creating a didactic experience, parents would rather pull their children out of schools and programs over this.

[@justbdsd4569]

I like the part where she said she choose where she is happy because you can be discriminated against no matter where but at least they are not violent

[@LMLification]

@ True, but as a foreigner, it can sometimes be difficult to have recourse in bad situations. At least in your own country, you know more about what you can do and perhaps have a better community of support. There are no guns here, but people still get assaulted. Physically defending yourself here can be a huge problem with the police, and sometimes, even for the general population, certain issues are never confronted.

[@Lvlover-mq1nl]

I dont know first time in tokyo ever 6 ft 3 200 lb black guy dark skin long dreads lol I think mannerism is huge the japanese people have a very to them selves introvert culture it's unusual for black people and we can't take that personally smile bow ur head and keep it pushing they notice u, trust me even when it seems like they don't ive had alot of little adults and tokyo kids stare at me partly for my cool glasses and I can tell they are curious so I wave and I say konichiwa, and some times they wave back some times they are shy . but leaving a mark of zero hostility is the first step, the second is exposure they will wonder and they will get closure to the source if they feel safe to do so and I want them to remember the black guy who said hello with a smile. ignorance often starts with fear of the unknown.

[@LMLification]

@@Lvlover-mq1nl I have been here for 13 years and have seen various foreigners, including black people, work hard to learn the language, follow the laws and customs, work hard and are respectful. It has nothings to do with not accepting that locals are more introverted.-Some of us are introverted, some are not. We are not a monolithic group of people. Many locals often mention foreigners as a collective, as though there are not vast differences between us who come from various regions of the world. We can try to pretend as though there is not a caste system among foreigners, but it doesn’t negate the reality. Just because you might find a few Japanese women who would sleep with, date or marry a black man doesn’t mean anything.-Doesn’t mean they respect you or people who look like you. This is 2024, so the excuse about the “unknown” does not stand. We need to stop making excuses for people’s behavior and ignorance.

[@quasarkai]

@@LMLificationthank you for this response! My sentiments exactly. You’re completely right. I’ve only been here a little over 100 days now and there really is no excuse for the BS that takes place in Japan. Japanese supremacy exists. I wish I knew this before I moved here because as a foreigner you have little rights and protections.

[@Mila_Korea]

Umi is beautiful soul inside and out 💯

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

Yeah🥰🥰

[@torontoyes]

I'm black, I visited Japan this year, I had an awesome time. Maybe its my nature, or perspective, I loved everything about it. I don't have high expectations of people, so, I guess I didn't notice anything. I just took in the culture and sat back and enjoyed every second. I had a blast and as a result, I"m moving there next year, gods willing. As far as friendship, I'm glad that its difficult to find friends there, I don't want friends easily, but the Japanse who do take the time to know me, that's the person worth knowing. So in essence, those who choose to ignore me, are making my job for friendship easier.

[@gamermk2]

Im also a black guy and i am so so excited to live in japan for 90 days. (maybe more). This video makes me excited because the last guy reminds me so much of myself. We're both from the city, we both have dreads lol, judging by his shirt hes a nerd like me , and our japanese both suck but we are hungry to learn

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

@@gamermk2 Wowww!! Are you coming to Japan?🥰🥰🥰 Where in Japan tho?😊 I'll see you in Tokyo🤩

[@RealisRARE30]

Gtf out there bruh they don't fuck with our type. Regardless of where u go black ppl will always be discriminated against

[@HaroutBlack]

Jesus is the only way to healing, restoration and salvation to all souls. Please turn to him and he will change your life, depression into delight, soul heading from hell to heaven all because of what he did on the cross “Whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” Romans 10:13

[@koiturnbull5700]

Ok, that was INTERESTING!!! I am learning Japanese now and I find videos like this very eye opening. I noticed that all of your contributors are young and just entering the country for a short amount of time. Umi being the diffference with her two years. I would like to see another video where you talk to people in their 30’s - 60’s. I know they’re there and the experiences of those individuals would be a little more informed with more experience and time in the country. Great job for even asking these individuals to participate in this project. I’m sure it’s not easy walking up to a complete stranger especially those with their guards up. African Americans are always interesting in new countries to our experience because for the first part of our lives here we are exposed to racism and adversity that we subliminally carry into other countries but once we’re more comfortable in our skins we tend to look past the racism look for others who make our time on Earth more worthwhile. We’re either loved or hated on separately or all at the same time. To those younger going to Japan for the new experience, go there wtih open eyes but do not let the negative comments get you down. We’re built to overcome any challenge and we’re compassionate people. Sometimes, it can be taken for weakness or taken for granted but when real people come along, real recognize real and happiness always follows that. Peace and Blessings to all reading this and I look forward to another video from you Riki. Hopefully with the suggestions I made earlier to add a little more to the experience.

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

@@koiturnbull5700 Thank you for your wonderful comment! It would be great to interview people in their 30s-60s! I'll try that! I'll keep doing my best!

[@gmespia]

Another great round of interviews, Riki. Interesting points of view.

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

@@gmespia Thank you🥹🥹🥹 I'm happy to hear that 🥰

[@UnknownUser-eb1lk]

I appreciate interviews like this. I like you more than most interviewers because you actually listen and respond to them as a normal, respectful, interested person.

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

Awww thank you so much😭😭😭😭😭😭 That means a lot to me 🥹🥹🥹

[@dabeatnik]

Thank you for this video and being sincere. I have seen other videos along the same topic but given I will be there soon for just a week, it is nice seeing a current video to give a better idea of what the current conditions are.

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

@@dabeatnik Thank you so much for your comment ☺️☺️ I'm so glad to hear that😭

[@Elion5564]

She told you she spoke Japanese and mentioned a story about how Japanese people discriminate against her and assume she doesn't speak Japanese. In her example, when she goes out with her white friends, people assume her friends know Japanese, in reality, the opposite is true. You basically confirmed her experience. It's not about asking questions and going down your list, you have to take in the information because it comes off like a robot completing a task.

[@KuroShiiiiro]

i noticed that too. mans jus goin down a list fr. surely he'll figure it out as he goes but there are 0 perceived active listening skills haha. all start somewhere ig

[@ughughugh-h2l]

@@KuroShiiiiro oh maybe he doesnt speak english that well so he doesnt really know the "English" active listening skills and ques that we english peiople would have.

[@yataBEAR]

@@ughughugh-h2lvery very good point!!

[@moddy-d3v]

Yeah I found it weird, but I think it's a language barrier mixed or not actively (I tend to blank out during a convo, sometimes) listening or probably a mix of both.

[@fazziland3932]

This! And it’s wild bc how brainwashed they are. They love WHITE. SMH

[@bobbym9405]

Wasnt expecting a fellow long islander on this video, amazing!

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

Thank you so much😭

[@TempleofYHWH]

Damn, that first guy is chill af

[@francisonuorah8449]

Nigerian are one of the best human beings to come in contact with

[@ujunwalovelynojimba-walter4417]

Loud it❤

[@middlechild_Cody]

Normal 💯

[@YtpplHub]

Normally 😎

[@LetsBringPeace]

I'm latino. I had a Nigerian neighbor and a Kenyan neighbor. Great people, hardworking just overall a pleasure to be around. My kind of people.

[@blueberrytakis]

we are!❤

[@purposedparadise]

My daughters and I are studying Japanese. Once they are more fluent I'll be rewarded them with a trip to Japan. This video was informative as I want to make sure that I can prepare and protect them from any adversity as well as make sure they are sensitive to and knowledgeable about the people and their culture.

[@celeste5607]

Hoping to visit Japan next summer. Good video.

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

Thank you🥹🥹 Oh yeah!!🤩🤩 I hope my videos will help your journey in Japan🥹🥰🥰

[@Un-Known-X]

Is it being so-called “BLACK” in japan, or more like how the european has marketed descendants of africans to the world, and globally influenced an alignment to embrace the stereotypes?

[@RogueHero]

I plan on taking my son to visit Japan one day within the next year or 2 so watching these videos give me good insight on how Japanese people view us black Americans. Me and my son both love Japanese food and anime but i don't think i'd would ever want to live in Japan , the place seems way too strict and prejudice at times for my liking , plus the work culture seems god awful. Also I'm surprised Japanese people seem so shocked when they see black people when they literally have a section of dark skinned Japanese people , i dated a girl last year down here where im at in Chicago who had a Japanese grandad and his skin was as brown as any black American.

[@taebear]

So important thank you for listening to us

[@mynameistoosacredtoshareto7020]

Thank you for sharing this video! I’m a black high school student here in America who’s thinking of doing the full 4-years of university in Japan, so videos like this are always helpful.

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

@@mynameistoosacredtoshareto7020 Hello! I see! That's a very nice thing🥰🥰🥰 Thank you for your comment! Where in Japan are you thinking of?😊☺️

[@IZA_Grey]

Interesting video. I hope to visit Japan one day and this gives me a little of what to expect

[@daelanbro]

I'm a Black man in Japan, and I think it's important to share our individual experiences. I believe things are more complex than they’re often portrayed. I don’t subscribe to the idea that the discrimination you might experience in Japan should be assumed to mirror what you’d experience in America. I've had a unique and curated experience here. One of the main reasons I haven’t faced discrimination may be because I met several Japanese friends through a language-learning app before I came to Japan last February. Because of this, many struggles that Black foreigners might encounter haven’t been part of my experience-I’ve had an "extra layer of defense." Everyone has been incredibly kind. Strangers often approach me to talk, and once, while walking back to my hotel in Oita, an elderly lady insisted I take her umbrella. I’ve lived here for three months without a single negative experience. My Japanese friends have also mentioned that my "soft look" might influence how I'm perceived here. Overall, it really depends on the individual and their unique experiences. For me, it’s been nothing but amazing, and I’m moving here permanently with my Japanese girlfriend next year.

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

@@daelanbro Thank you so much for your amazing comment!!☺️ I'm glad you didn't have a negative experience a lot!😌😌 And so happy you are moving here permanently ☺️☺️

[@innocehnt75]

do you mind sharing the app name?

[@daelanbro]

@@innocehnt75 Yes! its Hellotalk.

[@LetsBringPeace]

What do you mean by a "soft" look?

[@NarutoOnDope]

I got told I have a "soft look" in Korea too lol. Idk what it means​@LetsBringPeace

[@championrd8557]

This is first time watching Riki with Japan Mates 🇯🇵 10/31/24

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

Thank you so much for finding me☺️☺️

[@nassplease]

The last guy said it better, it's normal with all Asians to be very reserved and uptight, they're are always sort of guarded up towards foreigners and they are very formal and nice.

[@DUFFAL02]

Good video! Umi’s Japanese was so good! Christopher also has drip lol

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

@@DUFFAL02 Thank you🥰🥰🥰

[@DUFFAL02]

@@Riki_with_Japan_Mates keep it up!

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

@@DUFFAL02 Let’s goo🤩🙌🙌

[@KayyNova]

She is right. No matter where we go as black people, there will be assumptions (majority of them being harmful and negative) we will experience race based discrimination. Might as well enjoy life anyway because that is our norm. Everyone isn't prejudiced, so we just enjoy who enjoys us ❤❤

[@AbyKAMARA-rx8rm]

I disagree ! There are places you won't be discriminated against for being black !! What a victim mentally

[@xxbakerstkxx]

@@AbyKAMARA-rx8rm where?

[@dante4444]

​@AbyKAMARA-rx8rm it's not a victim mentality unless you're walking around constantly expecting it or anticipating it. All the OP said is that there will always be someone out there that may think that way, so it's best not to worry about it. To act like these things don't exist is unrealistic but you don't have to feel like you're lesser because of it

[@AbyKAMARA-rx8rm]

@dante I agree with you, but you only addressed the second part of my comments ... There are places around the globe that will embrace our blackness!! I travel across the globe ... BLACK PEOPLE: STOP GOING TO PLACES WHERE WE ARE ONLY TOLERATED

[@leosupremacy_]

@@AbyKAMARA-rx8rmif you’d be so kind.. will you please list places where black women will not face discrimination?

[@clarkparker4860]

I just love how you pronounce it. It rolls off the tongue. "Bulaku" 😄

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

My English account is not that good😅🥹 I’m still learning 🥹🥹 Thank you!!😊

[@devinbutler3271]

That’s pretty sad Umi, doesn’t deserve that at all, especially the derogatory statement and prejudice judgement towards her

[@longliveidea]

Hey man, love the content, I’d love to hopefully move from South Africa to Japan after my university, thanks for providing more information! Rooting for you!

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

@@longliveidea Aww, thank you🥹🥹 Oh yeah!! Please come to Japan🤩 I’ll see you in Tokyo😊

[@RCsBoy82]

This was very interesting and informative- can’t wait until I visit

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

Thank you 😊🥹

[@Kavine]

Thank you 🙏🏽 I want to travel to Japan and these help me understand a lot

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

Thank you so much 😊 I'm glad to hear that 🥹

[@BlackCardsOfHistoryLLC]

It is quite interesting hearing this since I recently published a book about a black girl in Osaka for a year - "The Flower Gift" is the name of the book, if curious. It's all about the ups and downs of being different in a whole new place.

[@tairasan843]

I was in Japan for 3 months and I didnt really have any bad experiences as far as being black, i felt like i was treated the same as any other foreigner. The only negative expierences I had were with other foreigners🤷🏾‍♂ Overall its a chill country just abide by their written and unwritten rules and youll be just fine.

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

@@tairasan843 That's great to hear!! Where was the best place you've been?

[@tairasan843]

I was in Kyoto studying Japanese. My fav place was Ine, but i was constantly at Kamogawa (鴨川) 🫡@Riki_with_Japan_Mates

[@Turkeyhill19]

Were the foreigners you had a negative experience with from India?

[@tairasan843]

@Turkeyhill19 no they were older white people and people from Europe (based of accents)

[@BokushingusKendoTV]

I agree the only problems I have when I come to Japan is other foreigners.

[@melophile_69]

I inspire to be like you and go to Japan Umi! Im also a black woman living in Florida, currently learning Japanese, and hoping to one day move to japan

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

@@melophile_69 Ohh please come to Japan🥰🥰🥰

[@melophile_69]

@@Riki_with_Japan_Mates one day I will

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

@@melophile_69 I will be waiting 🥰

[@leroyb1876]

Don’t do it, unless you speak Japanese. I was in the military so go at your own risk

[@melophile_69]

@@leroyb1876 you don’t have to speak Japanese to go there as a civilian and I’ve been learning Japanese for years already and thank you for your service

[@OPExINxTOKYO]

As a Black girl in Japan, I've talked about this a few times on my channel. I hateeeee that Umi has experienced slurs out here because yuck! I'm fortunate that no one has ever tried that with me, but also I'm 5'9, 180, so the average Japanese person probably doesn't want problems with me LOL loved hearing these perspectives!

[@rosenancy3382]

Maybe they're aware of the Angry Black Woman stereotype. Because of Western media spreading negative stereotypes of black Americans, many people around the world know about the "Angry Black Woman" n other stereotypes

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

@@OPExINxTOKYO Thank you for your comment 🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@LMLification]

As a black woman here, every thing that Umi says resonates with me. I have experienced every single misfortune she has, with the exception of being called the n word. They do enjoy talking about me as though I don’t understand what they are saying😅

[@MrAnebiu]

​@@LMLification what are some of the things you've heard them saying about you?

[@LMLification]

@@MrAnebiu Despite being a well-kept, educated and gainfully employed black woman, I have dealt with so much. I have had so many ignorant comments over the years regarding my hair texture, complexion (despite being similar to their skin tone), nose size and shape, perceived socioeconomic status, fashion, hygiene (despite being and smelling clean), their opinion about my nationality based on appearance, weight (despite being fairly thin), stereotypes regarding singing and dancing ability, etc. At one point, I isolated myself from people because I got SO sick of it. Some people have been great, but as with everywhere else, there are some people who just aren’t:-(

[@njabuloeric9081]

Much love for you dear UMI🥰 the way you speaking japanese omg wow🥳🥳

[@jrobi501]

Good video, I'm black and it was eye-opening!!!❤

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

@@jrobi501 Aww😭🥰 Thank you for saying that 🥰😭

[@jasminetaylor2799]

I will be traveling there hopefully next summer or in 2026. The last time I was there I was there three years with the military as a child so seeing Japan as an adult will be new. I’m excited to visit.

[@llindsey1121]

12:21 how was it? Depressing.

[@JeromeWardrope]

Great interview riki ! keep up the work ! 🙂🙂🙂

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

Thanks so much!🥹

[@vaughndeverteuil597]

Umi's interview was very good

[@stk_n_chill]

I love that you did interviews from a "black" prespective.

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

Thank you☺️☺️

[@kikirays9701]

This was real and loved that you asked all the right questions. To really honestly, let everyone speak on how it is.I'm a black woman and honestly all this happens everyday and everywhere around the world.In any country or place traveled especially in America where I live.

[@jeremiah3399]

Very minimal cuts it felts like I was there with them. Good video 👍🏾

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@GST_HENNN]

I LOVED LIVING IN JAPAN THE 2 YRS I DID!!! THE MOST IMPORTANT THING I LEARNED WAS THAT IF U LEARN THE LANGUAGE, U GET MORE RESPECT BKUZ THEY SEE U LEARNING THE LANGUAGE AS A HIGH SIGN OF RESPECT.... JUST A LITTLE INSIGHT, TAKE THE TIME 2 LEARN THE LANGUAGE & DON'T DISRESPECT THE CULTURE THERE!!! AGAIN, I HAD AN AMAZING 2 YRS & SAW PLACES N THINGS NORMAL AMERICANS COULDN'T BKUZ I WAS FLUENT, EVEN THO OBVIOUSLY I'M BLACK

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

@@GST_HENNN Thank you so much for sharing your experience 😊 I'm glad you had a great time in Japan☺️

[@dial001]

I enjoyed my time in Japan. Probably the best 11 years of my life outside of family. If I get the chance to move back, I’d probably take it.

[@vonversace]

I think as a Caribbean guy especially Jamaican/Haitian guy, you’ll have a great outlook, respect on this culture..just due to how Caribbean parents raise their kids.

[@avitado]

im in japan right now thanks so much for allowing us without visa we love you guys so much can you give me a list to what to do in tokyo

[@mizmor]

Subscribed, Riki. Arigato!😁 I love Japan and Japanese culture

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

@@mizmor Aww, Arigato😭😭 I will keep working hard!!😊

[@EdmondBrown]

I went to Japan 7 months ago. I was there for 2 weeks. Only one Japanese person stared at me and it was some teen who looks like he was no older than 14. We were on the escalator and I saw him staring from the corner of my eye. I slowly looked up, I nodded my head and he nodded back then walked off. He was probably thinking,"Oh, shit, it's a real one.😳" 🤣 I'm going back next month.

[@MangoSmoothieYumYum]

Ahhh Japan , brings all cultures of the world together… at the back of the bus or to the far room of the restaurant

[@ppevader-u2t]

It's their damn country. Yall aren't entitled to every country

[@MangoSmoothieYumYum]

@ yeah it is their country, because America was nice enough to let it be, can you imagine what Japan would have done to everyone if rolls were reversed? North Asia Governments are Cold & Oppressive. Also no humans can truly own any land on Earth, it’s just a power game for control

[@Icemermaid0221]

Wow the part UMI girl said Nigerians 🇳🇬 steps in for her when she’s in trouble because they are all black makes me feel proud of my country Nigeria 🇳🇬 we love all blacks and everyone else black, white, brown . We are very kind ❤❤❤

[@trizzyonjupiter]

Fye interviews 🔥

[@Geishadolla]

I LOVE BEING BLACK EVERYONE WANTS TO IMITATE US AND IS SOOO INSPIRED BY US 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jamescharles6068]

8:57 he said he’s Jamaican 🇯🇲 & Haitian 🇭🇹 from Long Island, NY 🥯🗽

[@trackuniverse9121]

Hearing that has given me some joy as a Jamaican myself 🇯🇲 who hoped to visit Japan one day 🥰

[@DaKing540]

Definitely subscribing💯

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

Awa thank you🥹😭😭😭

[@jailencommissiong2355]

Awesome bro cool experience

[@BishopM1]

I was in Japan last year for a month, I’m black. It was heaven. Homogenistic society, so you’re either an insider (Japanese) or an outsider (or not). I have dreads, it can be religious for some but ultimately it’s just a hairstyle wear your hair however you want. It’s your hair. ❤️ from 🇺🇸

[@thepoweroftheoilofjoy]

I plan on visiting soon. Can you tell me decent places to stay ? Which city?Thanks

[@abnertv22]

nice videos all the way from namibia

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

Thank you so much 🥹🥹

[@April-201]

Interesting thanks for sharing this

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

☺️☺️☺️

[@donovanharris557]

Worked there for 5 years off and on in Yokosuka. I had no issues. I don’t just sit in my room or just hang around the area. I get around lol. Learned the train good enough to get around by myself. I had no issues with the women there. Never had a bad experience there. The last time I was there was 2018 but finally returned in September 2024 for 3 weeks to visit my wife’s family and still no issues when I wondered off by myself. I’m sure if I was actually born and raised there it’ll definitely be a different story. My wife is Korean and was born and raised there. She didn’t like it growing up in Japan. I know Japan has its ugly sides but overall I like my experience as a visitor

[@allantroy7026]

Nice content bro❤

[@BrandonYaites-lq5gs]

I still don’t get why ppl say we are black… I’m brown 💀

[@benjaminharrisiv650]

And they arent white they are light pink…thats just how theyre called

[@C.C.MINIATURES-ld6pv]

You might be brown skin but don’t try to detach yourself from your roots we are called black. Same goes to whites

[@576kg8]

I'm moving there in 2026 to work in agriculture as a farmer. Very excited.

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

@@576kg8 wow🤩🤩🤩🤩 that's so exciting!!!🤩🤩🤩

[@t.r.m1138]

Enjoyed this! That lady at 8:00..i wonder how long it would take to be fluent at Japanese.

[@i.j.mtarynpraditngan7940]

I understand her point, but... Wow! Whatever makes you happy

[@codefive89]

Great interview

[@Moonbovine]

I’m also Jamaican, we DO NOT have issues with men of other races wearing dreads. There are many races in Jamaica, and it doesn’t matter who is a Rastafarian

[@Logicsstr888Podcast]

cool interview

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

Thank you🥹🥹🥹

[@e6ensperception]

thanks for this video

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@Misaki_Chan6]

08:57 wooow he is very handsome

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

@@Misaki_Chan6 Yeah, he is🤩🤩

[@Misaki_Chan6]

@@Riki_with_Japan_Mates hot

[@idrisfatuase6421]

Nigerian men would always stand for what's right on any soil! It's the way we're raised.

[@andreaouslatimer1252]

I’ll give you an example of how the Japanese perceive wipypo by looking at Dragon Ball Z and the ultimate form in Super Saiyans. White with blond or golden colored hair and blue eyes

[@user-ox4nb6eb7v]

Got back from Japan about a week ago. Honestly, no complaints. Being someone who likes to mind his own business most of time I went in completely understanding if everyone was reserved. But surprisingly I had some people come up and talk to me. Either to compliment what I was wearing or say I have big muscles (I do gymnastics). The only real negative experience were the locals in Shibuya who were west African like I am, constantly try to pimp out Japanese women to me. That was weird.

[@carlosdragaobagasan8392]

My former manager from my work place in the IRS mailroom is part Black, Japanese, Irish ☘️ and German

[@ComputerTeckMaster16]

Japan is probably the cleanest country in the world. their technology is wayyy ahead of ours, and don't even get me started with the sleeping pods. Imagine going to Starbucks or any place, and you wanna take a nap, and you're tired . They have sleeping pods there with food and a TV and a chair that turns into a minibed, It's unbelievable.

[@Mr.Know.It_All]

That lady is not a black American, she is a Caribbean American. There's a big difference between the two. The last guy explained it well.

[@Bell_クラネル]

Woa🥺 Ppl like Umi shouldn't have bad days I like japan too

[@LinzseyslilPad]

Please choose beautiful sites to interview people so we can see Japan's beauty

[@morganaden705]

It's truly disappointing how prevalent ignorance can be in Japan, especially when it comes to racial discrimination against people with darker skin tones. The preference for lighter skin, often influenced by Western beauty standards, sometimes leads to bias against darker-skinned individuals. This favoritism toward lighter skin is not only unfair but highlights a need for greater cultural awareness and acceptance of diversity within Japan. While change is gradual, embracing and respecting all skin tones is essential for a more inclusive society.

[@user-b3i2q]

10:20 His answer for what's negative about Japan is actually what I would call positive about Japan. In America, I feel like people are too talkative (too nosey) and I often just want to be left alone because conversations with humans are not usually enjoyable for me. Japan sounds really nice!

[@Aerex12]

In Japan the isolation is extreme eveb for an introvert. It is really hard to make friends even with people of similar interest. I had a hard time talking to people about anime at an anime conv. People woupd just buy stuff and leave. Suicide is pretty ramapant there too so...

[@ZioZyoN]

i went to japan as a black person, in my opinion it wasnt that bad but defintely did see and feel alot of eyes on me

[@PriscilleMayangZoua]

I’m just from subscribing ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😘😘😘😘💕💕💕

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

Thank you so much 🥹☺️☺️

[@moddy-d3v]

11:19 am a black guy and I'll never understand how African Americans get angry or 'weirded' out cause of someone who's not black, using a dressing or hairstyle. Its dumb its really really dumb, you dont have a monopoly on clothing, hairstyle and food. I saw someone complaining about Caucasian or Asian people having braids... Like wtf? 🤦🏾 Like the Norse the ain't been rocking it before us

[@kenkaneki2499]

YEAH im witchu on that and what also bothers me is why do the ppl who are troubled by white ppl wearing dreads tolerate black ppl with st8 hair also if your in japan wearing japanese clothes eating japanese speaking japanese go to shrines etc why are you weirded out by ppl wearing dreads or are worried that they might not understand the meaning it just makes no sense

[@gingerbread7113]

Not, shut up! If you don’t get it, you’re not black.

[@melophile_69]

The ironic thing is gyaru is based off black culture, AND so is rock. You wouldn't have any modern day musical genres with black Americans, yet rock is more centered as being led by white people (those same white people will still claim their inspiration from black people, at least in most 1970s-90s bands. Like Dave Grohl was inspired by Muddy Waters for Foo Fighters, and references him in his 2016 documentary).

[@vegassincity702]

Nobody gives a krhap about that darkerian

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

@@melophile_69 I should study this more! Thank you for all the information! I learned a lot!😳😊

[@parkjibuns638]

People already stare at me in my home country and I hate it. I'm learning multiple languages so I can be somewhat aware of my environment. Kudos to those who emigrate to other countries. I only want to visit Japan, not live there. Also you are very cute, Riki 😊

[@joybrooks564]

The dude in the jersey should have gotten the point when the woman blocked him the first time

[@m.p.9148]

I wish i could've gone to Japan. I love the culture, and i used to create Japanese animation.

[@NoFairiesAllowed]

They loved me in shibuya. Friendliest it’s ever been for me. Don’t watch these videos in a vacuum I’m from Texas and Japan was more comfortable than I’ve ever felt before. Maybe these people are from places like California and New York where they don’t deal with as much racism cause of where they’re from. I think you should ask them first how was their American experience before we get their Japanese experience. For all we know these are all rich kids who went straight from their parents house to another country and hasn’t experienced the world.

[@thepoweroftheoilofjoy]

I plan on visiting soon. Is shibuya a good place for tourists?

[@NoFairiesAllowed]

@ the best place. Go asap it’s so cheap you won’t need more than $1000 for a week to have fun. Book the hotel and plane months in advance to spread out the spending.

[@RantRadio]

Cool video bro. I've never been to Japan but I've dreamt of it ever since I watched my 1st manga movie, Akira, as a 7yo kid in the 90s One thing I've seen/heard/known for a While now with Japanese girls dating foreign men, especially Black men:.... They Are Literally Yandere 😅

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

@@RantRadio Aww, thank you 😭 Oh yeah!!🤩 please come🤩🤩🤩 Where do you want to visit?☺️

[@RantRadio]

@@Riki_with_Japan_Mates Hokkaido, Nagasaki and Kyoto are my top 3 places I'll be visiting on my 1st travel 😎

[@Riki_with_Japan_Mates]

@@RantRadio Sounds great!😊 I'm from Osaka and living in Tokyo so if have time please visit there too🤩

[@keithdano]

that young Black girl needs to move back to America and marry a nice young educated Black young man that will love her and cherish her.

[@Fotosynthesis858]

“…no matter where I go, I’m gunna be discriminated against so I might as well live where I’m happy.” That broke my heart 💔😿