What's it like Living in Okinawa as a Foreigner?

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[@Jordan-inJapan]

Of course the main island of Okinawa is beautiful, and people are relatively friendly and warm (at least compared to typical residents of cities in other areas of Japan) but the Okinawan (Yaeyama) islands further south are on another level altogether. I’ve been to Ishigaki Island a couple or times with my family, and it’s just amazing. It just feels…magic being there. Less developed. Less English spoken. And everyone drives under the speed limit. But once you experience that feeling once, it keeps a hold on you forever, and you always dream of going back. (No I’m not getting money from the Okinawa Tourism Promotion society or anything. Really! 😆)

[@takashiifromjapan]

I'm gonna upload a vlog video filmed in Ishigaki island!!

[@commentarytalk1446]

Haha, you're a legend! I heard it said once (I played touch footie with islanders (Fiji, Samoa, Cook Islanders etc) that they can have "island mentality" which means: "There is a problem? Then just go to the beach... no problem!" 😀 I think it might have a hint of truth if such a life style is afforded where "nature meets you more than half-way"! Blessing to such people.

[@Jordan-inJapan]

@@takashiifromjapan great! I’m looking forward to it!!

[@Jordan-inJapan]

@@commentarytalk1446 yeah, I guess if we’re surrounded by amazing nature every day, it’s hard to worry too much about things. You just go outside, breath in the floral-scented; slightly salty air, and everything seems okay. (A closely-knit, warm community doesn’t hurt either I guess.)

[@commentarytalk1446]

@@Jordan-inJapan Yes small close-community and nature the source of the foundations all humans need: Just about all the core human needs met!

[@asta4831]

Okinawa is really a beautiful place .

[@eargasmat2am575]

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[@onestrangeanimal3212]

Okinawa seems like a lovely place. I do wish that foreigners who are staying in Japan for several years would put in the effort to learn Japanese though.

[@lauranceboyd6365]

I learned. It’s definitely the hardest language I’ve studied.

[@danielcalasan7880]

@@lauranceboyd6365 how much time it took u to learn the language?

[@Sedgehun]

@@lauranceboyd6365Try Mandarin next, both are fun!:D

[@hgyuuuuhj098]

Google 1995 Okinawa incident BTW

[@onestrangeanimal3212]

@@hgyuuuuhj098 Horrific! Poor child. But how does it relate to foreigners living in Japan not learning the language?

[@user-vu3pe7ui6g]

Shimabukura - 2016! Okinawa incident - 1995! WE ALWAYS REMEMBER!!!

[@takashiifromjapan]

I love Okinawa! I’m gonna upload other 2 videos filmed in Okinawa. And I’m gonna go to Osaka, Kyoto and Nagoya next week. If you have any idea that interview I should do there, please leave a comment!!

[@miyako9250]

I want to know more about how foreigners feel about leaving in the Nagano prefecture area, can you do a interview about that. どもありがと for the video Takashi san

[@sillygirlkc]

This has been great. I can't wait to see Kyoto.

[@lunalui]

Kyoto is a very touristic city. Because of the pandemic there have been fewer tourists over the last two years, especially foreign ones. I hear some people are happy about this, for it's more peaceful, while I guess others are not, if their business depends on visitors, for instance. You might ask people in Kyoto what they think about this matter. Do they think Japan should allow foreigners tourist to come and visit again? In general, I love rural Japan, so if you happen to visit more remote places, I'd love if you could interview people there. Anyway, thanks for the intersting content.

[@silversailorm90]

Can you possibly do Sendai as well?

[@douglasbullet6456]

Hey Takashi, I'll be moving to Japan soon. As an African, will I be able to go to Japan due to the covid regulations or not?

[@sillygirlkc]

I grew up in the Caribbean so hearing the guy from Texas detail a nice path to visit Okinawa, from south to north, was interesting. I cannot wait to see the beaches. Gives me an idea of how to plan my trip when the times comes. It also makes sense that more people get the chance to learn English where there is the base and more foreigners compared to other parts where some Japanese people may not meet foreigners often in their daily interactions.

[@nicoleonfeels]

It’s the Hawaii of Japan! Wow that weather looks amazing right about now 🤩

[@phillydisco]

They even have 'hawaiian' shirts!

[@sf1629]

I love watching your vids. You interview just average people on the street and get their honest opinions. This channel has been much more eye-opening and informative about life in Japan than many other channels.

[@cecitramont]

Hi Takashi, I would love to see interviews with the locals in Okinawa as well, especially with elderly people who have been there a long time. I love your videos, keep up the good work!

[@cryptonicja1141]

The second guy was so funny 🤣. Bro he is the best relaxed person you ever interviewed

[@brsndi6452]

For sure he bangs kaya the way he said her name😂🤣

[@NJColombiano777]

I ❤️ Okinawa! I think and miss Okinawa on a regular basis! As another commentor stated, seeing the landscape brings back so many memories! From the beautiful beaches to the even more beautiful people inside and out, I miss everything about Okinawa! I hope to visit someday and be able to stand on the ground of this gorgeous island once more!

[@kimberlydillon9971]

I love watching these videos! My family lived in Okinawa for a total of seven years and I miss it all the time.

[@jedimaster1080]

I'm American, and I lived in Okinawa for 2 years. I absolutely loved it there. I want to go back so badly.

[@user-wb9sb8bi9z]

帰ってこいヘ(^_^)

[@user-yl4xl6nt5b]

@@user-wb9sb8bi9z 日本人､本土人が言うな。

[@gigivoicu9998]

Okinawa looks amazing. Warm weather☀️ and cool vibe.

[@ifh4030]

Nice video. Your English has improved so much since you filmed this.

[@MrGHawaii]

She seems like a great person to interview. She seems like a great person. Aloha!

[@kevinleite8937]

I would like to see what people in Kyoto think about Japan's history. Keep up the good work! I like your interview style

[@paulwilliams1918]

Takashi i like your channel you do a good job interviewing poeple in the street. i know it not easy getting people to talk just walking up to them. you seem to have a good personality or vibe about you that people would talk to you. keep going with this it fits you very well. my wife is okinawan and we going to move there soon from the u s . you should do a talk on why okinawan people and japanese are so different from each other and do foreigners notice this difference

[@keintabak]

I hope you had some fun in Okinawa. Thank you for your video!

[@kairu_b]

I like how they have almost the same thought about Okinawa! Great interview as always, TAKASHiiさん！

[@eargasmat2am575]

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[@Joshuu333]

すべてのインタビューの背景は素晴らしかったです！

[@maxmurray8950]

Your background is great

[@danielduarte6802]

​@@maxmurray8950 YOUR background is greyt

[@fernandodecastro76]

Love your videos! It would be really interesting to see what Japanese people in the countryside think about foreigners and also foreigners' opinions on the Japanese countryside. Keep up the good work!

[@adimessi1033]

Woahh you've got so many more subscribers than the last time I saw congrats! Your vids are entertaining as always, keep them up!

[@commentarytalk1446]

Thank you very much Takashii. You took time out of your vacation to pursue your vocation for your viewers! I am grateful as the 3 people you were able to interview were wonderful role-models or ambassadors of the USA and were thoughtful, considerate and big-hearted and were at pains to express their gratitude as guests on Okinawa and to Japan at large. Please enjoy your holiday: I detect a faint note of exhilaration in your voice - you are enjoying Okinawa a lot! It suits you too. Again thank you so much.

[@Mwoods2272]

A lot of Okinawans want the American bases of the island.

[@commentarytalk1446]

@@Mwoods2272 Well I do think that is fair and true and will come to pass eventually and should come to pass. But it is still a good behaviour by the US guests to their hosts.

[@Mwoods2272]

@@commentarytalk1446 The bad behavior by the US military men are why the Japanese want them gone. The men get drunk, fight with locals even rape women.

[@MilkTeaASMR]

Hi Takeshii! Your interviews are always interesting. I hope you’ll do some interviews with more people from different cities. I’d especially like to know what kind of jobs foreigners have when they don’t want to teach English anymore.

[@numptynoonoos]

Takashii...its beautiful where you are...absolutely stunning...thank you.

[@shervymandap3748]

I miss Okinawa!!! the only place i actually drove a car in Japan. it was weird at first, driving on the opposite side that I'm used to, but I caught on pretty quick. it's so beautiful and I was so lucky to check out all the cool sites like the Churaumi aquarium and Ryukyu village! I remember the very first meal I had was at a Hawaiian-themed burger place, and had Hawaiian burger (with pineapple). OiiSHIII!! 😋 Thank you for uploading this Takashii! It would have been wonderful if you included some scenes of you walking around. Would have been nostalgic to see 🤩

[@DragonCaptain]

I was told if you want to move to Hawaii, its good if you're an outgoing outdoor type of person. Not at home all the time. I'm sure the lifestyle of the average Okinawa citizen is similar even though its a place with Japanese people (who are obviously less sociable than americans on average)

[@phillydisco]

Driving is the only cost effective way to get around Okinawa. Bus is expensive, and the monorail only goes so far. Mainland has a comprehensive rail transport system, so its easier and cheaper if you factor in all the road tolls. I've been everywhere on Okinawa, mom told me all the war stories from when she grew up. Much sadness. They also are more superstitious than mainlanders.

[@phillydisco]

I never got the impression that Okinawans were outdoorsy. I saw more hikers on transit on the mainland. I guess more mountains. Jungles like in Okinawa aren't conducive to hiking. I saw mainly G.I.s enjoying the outdoors, with the occasional vacationing tourists, either from the mainland or china

[@NJColombiano777]

I miss Okinawa too! I loved living there for sure! I hope to visit Okinawa soon enough.

[@youngscholar32]

I was there for 7 years and I still wanna go back. Also I think I know what place you’re talking about. They tore down that big 2 story building with the Ferris wheel next to the Dragon Palace arcade. Best time of my life living there.

[@Chroniclilskip27]

I had no idea that Okinawa was like this. Now there are a lot of places I want to visit there thanks to this video and the second person you interviewed

[@melodybluesx]

Okinawa is truly unique its like night and day in comparison to mainland. I've been here for three years and plan to live here for many more, For those studying japanese i strongly recommend getting out and trying to immerse yourself in the culture and language. Flash cards and tips only do so much. These types of videos are really good too. They provide a very authentic feel in terms of what you expect when traveling here. Your videos are awesome Takashii-san big fan!

[@milankharel5165]

can we get job in okinawa for student

[@gerry2345]

I like this vid. Good insight. I like to hear this from a military aspect.

[@MrShem123ist]

One day, I'll definitely go there with my family. Another item added in my Bucket List in visiting Japan. Great video, Takashi san!

[@takashiifromjapan]

You definetely should!

[@kevinkevin3105]

Your videos are very amazing and informative.

[@X1OAFREED0M]

Awesome video! I lived in Higashi-son, Okinawa for 2 years.

[@adamh7588]

Nice Video. Way back in 97 I stayed on the island of Amami Oshima for 5 weeks

[@francisyuweh706]

the island vibe, love this video🙌 🍻 🥳

[@mindanalyzer8302]

great video, as usual. one comment, though. you always get me with the “thank you for watching so far”. it conveys the meaning that the video hasnt finished 🤔. Am I the only one?

[@VampireMaron]

My partner is from Okinawa, we live in Yokohama, he is sooo different from people here. I love Okinawa🌺❤️

[@rayhanshakib1841]

Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩❤️🇯🇵

[@frankycuttyflam8606]

I miss Okinawa! Very laid back island and lots of adventures! Unfortunately, I lived there for a year during covid. Wish I could experience the island life in Oki once more.

[@andreamesser4580]

It was the best experience of my life when I lived there! Wish I could go back!

[@EmmaAppleBerry]

The first girl is so nice! She reminds me of the character annie andersen from covert affairs.

[@alexei1750]

Can't wait to go there!! Good video :)

[@bigbakaboon]

I loved the failed fist bump turned hand shake at 7:52 I'm aware physical interaction is not something really done in japan, but you can tell this dude here from texas is a jovial guy.

[@user-wb9sb8bi9z]

気まずいscene😅

[@ALT3RZxx]

This is an amazing channel. Keep it up!

[@ama.17]

Wow so cool......💕 Thanq u for the hard working. Good job as always.👍😉 💕As they said OKINAWA is very beautiful place. 💙One day I will also go there and feel it. By looking these videos my love for the Japan is gradually increasing. ⬆💖

[@mathys4082]

Nice Video ! I think it would be a great idea to interview japanese people about ecology and the amount of plastic in Japan

[@user-qg9ck3pn5c]

Takahashi さん、ビデオありがとうございました。 I heard about Okinawa, and really want to visit, so it's was interesting to hear some information about this city, especially from foreigners.

[@CopaceticBeats]

I MISS OKINAWA. Easily the best two years I've spent living anywhere so far.

[@jonm3956]

Very nice video. I found you from Yuka's With Me Japan channel; the windy interview. I think things have changed quite a bit in Okinawa since I was there a few US Presidents ago. This area is very beautiful though. Perhaps take a trip further up north at Kin near Camp Hansen some day. One note, and sorry to be that guy, but I looked through the comments and did not see a note of the name of the base the guy at 4:12 mentions. It's actually Camp Foster rather than Camp Boster. Perhaps the mask muffled the voice. Thanks for sharing this.

[@unique2225]

Finally okinawa. Man waiting for this. Cuz of grand blue , u know iori , chisa loves diving.

[@BelloBudo007]

Good video. I enjoyed listening to the Americans being interviewed. Seems all are associated with the bases in some way, and are very considerate folk. I am pleased that they are good ambassadors for the USA. Your video has me seriously thinking about including Okinawa in my next visit to Japan. I have friends in Kyushu and I'm guessing it's a fairly quick journey to there.

[@sara.cbc92]

The first woman looks like a model or Hollywood actress ✨

[@blueyoko1430]

Keep it up, awesome content!

[@EmmaAppleBerry]

The second guy spoke so well!

[@meejmuas8686]

I want to visit other places in Japan. But I really, really want to go to Okinawa. I like the idea of visiting a mini paradise with laid back, friendly Japanese. It helps that the non Japanese speaking people are able to get by for years even, so the fear of being completely lost doesnt give me anxiety if I came for a 2 week trip. Would really love to see parts of Naha and interviews there if you could

[@squegg]

I would love to see you interview people from Kobe, Takashiisan! I would love to learn more about what that city's vibe is like.

[@lion_king9461]

Great video takashi-kun.can you make a video about jnight life in japan .that would be intetesting👏👏

[@fernandorocks6481]

Takashii u are the best ❤️

[@vanessaacosta5584]

I'm latina (Colombian) living in Okinawa and is live a dream, people is so nice, so respectful, delicious food... just an amazing place

[@olihernandez30]

Como lo hiciste para poder vivir allá? Trabajo ?

[@amandah1875]

Is hubby in military? I would love to meet Colombians and other foreigners if we get stationed there.

[@DaddelZeit]

Looking forward to your upcoming Okinawa-Videos. I'm surprised they didn't learn more than some phrases japanese when living there for years. Language is such a great gateway to the japanese culture. I'm actually learning just for my first japan-travel 😁

[@cutepiggy8890]

It’s because they/we don’t really get to interact with Japanese as much. Especially when it’s a place that’s extremely military dominated. There’s so many Americans. On your left you’ll see an American base and to your right you’ll see another American base. And almost all just work and live inside the base. Especially when the pandemic broke, we weren’t allowed to leave the base.

[@juscoop]

I used to live in okinawa and it was probably the best experiance ive had so far.

[@achos5415]

Please explore kobe, I think its an underrated city

[@kikyanwar1903]

Okinawa island reminds me with bali. Both islands are warm and beautiful. If i had a lot of money to travel overseas and covid was over for good, i would like to pay a visit on okinawa island, osaka and tokyo. Those place look amazing and interesting for me.

[@user-nh5vt9sw3f]

I really want to go to Okinawa after Covid's done, Because One of my favorite singer and most admired person on earth is Amuro Namie. She was born and raised In Okinawa. She was not just a japanese singer but The Best singer in the world. Thank you for your video. take care!

[@katharynemartins565]

Are you Korean?

[@katharynemartins565]

Namie is so great,i love her too!!

[@user-nh5vt9sw3f]

@@katharynemartins565 yes I am! I love her too

[@user-wb9sb8bi9z]

安室奈美恵はただの西洋かぶれの女です😂

[@handroidcool3532]

Okinawa, Japan 🇯🇵 Looks cool 😎 man ! I am from Qatar 🇶🇦 , would love visit Japan & Okinawa should be in the list, thank you once again 🙏 Arigatōgozaimasu

[@Waryfuls2]

*_This is my first time seeing Okinawa, Inazuma Eleven was my introduction to it._*

[@unique2225]

Inazuma eleven is awesome. Man i grew up with this anime.

[@divyaprakash903]

I am from India I love Japan and I big fan of you bro 🥰🥰

[@unmaskedmelody2972]

Luuuuv ur channel! 😁

[@suki_channel]

Seems a really nice vibe in Okinawa 😌

[@arthurmtrin]

The sea seems so calm

[@EmeryFosho]

I lived there 10 years ago!

[@beaumac]

I really like your interviews. Do you think you could show more of the cities you visit? I'd like to see Okinawa too.

[@priscaadamma9806]

Great! Interesting video 👏👏

[@rolando2700]

Back in your interview, you talked about directing a show. I would really love to see skits or shots that you've wanted to try.

[@ladyblackangelcosplay1238]

LOVE JAPAN ❤LOVE OKINAWA 💖💗💓💜💙 I WANT TO LIVE THERE FOREVER ❣🌴🌸💋

[@medicallanguagelaboratory7385]

Thanks for introducing Okinawa because I'm from there.

[@renatolandyt]

Sou brasileiro e gosto muito do seu canal. Aprendo muito sobre o Japão e fico ainda mais com vontade de conhecer o país no futuro. Okinawa é realmente um paraíso. Um dos lugares na minha lista, sem dúvida. Saudações do Brasil. :)

[@Puretea4711]

what?

[@adrianoluiz827]

@@Puretea4711 He said “Sou brasileiro e gosto muito do seu canal. Aprendo muito sobre o Japão e fico ainda mais com vontade de conhecer o país no futuro. Okinawa é realmente um paraíso. Um dos lugares na minha lista, sem dúvida. Saudações do Brasil. :)”

[@renatolandyt]

@@adrianoluiz827 Valeu Adriano, eu não teria traduzido melhor. kkk Abraços!

[@user-rw7mf4oo1h]

Okinawa é linda, porém Fernando de Noronha é mais incrível. Já tive ambas experiências, neste quesito o Brasil é número 1. Abraços!

[@th51bis]

I hope someday I can visit Okinawa. I visited Japan first time, 4 nights in Dec 2007: Tokyo, Kamakura, Yokohama with a Vietnamese lady who went with me. In April 2015 we visited with a small tours in Hiroshima, Kyoto, then back to Tokyo, 6, 7 nights total

[@lalahana111]

I’m indigenous Okinawan but I was born in Latin America. It’s my dream to come back and to live in the island of my parents. I wish I could do it in the future because the last time i went there i just fell in love with it!

[@MamandDamian10]

My son was born in Okinawa. Love Japan and my time there.

[@SanjeevKMall]

I miss living in Okinawa!! Tokyo is just not my piece of cake.

[@einom1236]

Please interview people in Tottori! I'd like to know more about the mindset of the least densely populated prefecture 🙂

[@woollychaps]

Okinawa summers are brutally hot and humid - especially if you have to wear a uniform! Hawaii’s weather is more consistent year round.

[@rodazi]

Okinawa is kind of like one of our next-door neighbors, because there's nothing except ocean between our two archipelagos. My grandparents had friends from Okinawa who would come to Saipan every other year or so, and they would always throw them a party to celebrate their visit.

[@well_i_liked_it]

Hokkaido, i would like to see you go there.

[@Eliahnaim]

another BANGER VID

[@imadejuniabudiarinatha880]

I just arrived in toyoake and I will go to okinawa soon for sure 😇

[@lizawinslow4773]

Excellent!!!

[@alexanderpalmer2647]

Started Studying and learning Japanese and it's terrifying, I move to Okinawa and I am excited. 1) wanna get tan again, 2) wanna learn how to play both the Sanshin and the Tsugaru Shamisen. 3) Just want to see the history and learn about the Culture. Always loved the music and and style of Japanese folk music, and looking forward to the move and I hope COVID continues to fade away into just being another type of influenza.(Know it's horrible of me to say it, but I just want to be able to travel the world again.)

[@kimmergonzales9792]

I. LOVED Okinawa 😍😍!!! It's like Japan's Hawaii!! My ex wife is Okinawanian.

[@MageThief]

Go to Sendai, love that city.

[@geirgemallon1648]

Hello I'm from Micronesia I live in Nokia Japan. I like coconut very much I wish to stay there in the future.

[@asta4831]

Love from India 🇮🇳🇯🇵💕

[@angchillsyoga805]

Can you do a video interviewing Okinawans/mixed race Okinawans raised in US? Thank you so much for your videos!!

[@malangkahome5213]

I always watch your channel

[@WalkInsider]

I love Okinawa I want to go there soon

[@thepushbikesurfer]

Hi Takashi! Next time you come to Okinawa, let me know! It would be cool to link up as I’m a foreigner living here who is not associated with the military!

[@aaron6680]

You should ask what do they love most about their city?

[@d1specdrifter]

i was born in okinawa in 1971. lived there till 1975. its gorgeous there.

[@KayKapone1]

Are you Japanese