Who are Japan's Homeless? (Part 2)

[@LifeWhereImFrom]

I would just like to make it crystal clear that what Professor Tom Gill is providing is a historical view around the turn of the century as to who the homeless in Japan were and what the prevalent attitudes at the time were. Things have ameliorated in recent times, especially surrounding accessing government assistance, which we'll get to in part three (coming early October if all goes as planned).

[@bangyanjin5454]

Melbourne has a way more serious homeless situation than Japan

[@bangyanjin5454]

Do the homeless in Japan cause trouble to the public? In Melbourne, we do have occasional clashes.

[@sharonclarina3004]

Life Where I'm From Hi!!!

[@zam023]

No, they don't, if it is in their power, they would prefer not to make trouble for people around them. if you watched the first part, I think it showed the homeless even clean the areas around them.

[@MegaAwsomeness45]

He did the research in gathering people that know about the topic and filmed. There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes so its not like he's sitting on his ass doing nothing.

[@mikkosha]

I still remember my first encounter with a homeless guy in Japan. He asked me for 500¥ for a train ticket and I gave it to him. He told me he’d give it back to me in 2 days. I didn’t think much of it and just went on my sightseeing tour around Akihabara. 2 days later I went there again (by chance rather than hoping to get my money back) and he was really waiting there for me and gave me back 500¥... I was speechless. How long did this guy wait for me? Why bother with 500¥? This was 10 years ago and to this day it’s one of those things I remember. To this day I see this man as one of the most honest people I might ever meet.

[@lisav834]

You’ve met a beautiful and honest soul 🥹💗

[@わわ-l8w]

You are a legend bro🎉

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

Glad to know you are finally making the homeless video. Very well done as well. I learned something new.

[@helmi_muza]

Hi yuta😁

[@LifeWhereImFrom]

Thanks Yuta

[@curiosityzero2151]

Hello Yuta San I just came here from your channel

[@beholdthekryptonite6695]

Yuta, you live in Japan, why don't you do homeless video interview some of them or tour the homeless we will appreciate and support you. :)

[@Jessica-ck6ns]

Yuta I was just watching you 😂

[@busetgadapet]

lol even homeless area in japan is cleaner than rich area in my country

[@lemurdog]

lol what country

[@GageGatlyn]

I literally just said the same thing!

[@mothra__13]

this is part of why im kind of jealous of the pride that japanese culture has.

[@Seramics]

Which country you from?

[@libosen]

ashton so true

[@mihosinzan]

When I was a ten-years-old boy,I met one homeless man who lived under the highway of Tokyo's suburbs.We became friends soon and he kindly bought a bottle of coca-cola for me.He seemed to be happy because I treated him as a normal adult man.

[@AprikosenKlang]

that sounds almost heart-breaking!

[@mihosinzan]

No,We enjoyed just a chat.Generally they dont do such a thing.

[@ruitsal9652]

TheBECK321 whats wrong with u? This comment about friendship and u ruin it.

[@ruitsal9652]

TheBECK321 how do you know he is pedhophile? He didnt mention it. Whats wrong have relationship with older man?

[@alanishoi805]

TheBECK321 people like you honestly make me sick to my stomach. You can't take a heartwarming comment gracefully and twist it negatively. please do not share anything if you do not have anything good to say

[@cigimon4]

*America's loan sharks:* breaks you bones *Japan's loan sharks:* tell your wife

[@battennagasaki]

Because that is a biggest threat to troubled husband.:)

[@eddsmokalot6200]

Indonesian loansharks : massing troops ..( debtors would fight back )

[@TheLily97232]

In Japan it's actually the best way to break the dignity of someone. Can't hurt two different people in the same way right ..? That's sad

[@muhammadmuizzsuddin7702]

@@eddsmokalot6200 civil war

[@meandmybobbygee1812]

Honor is a very big deal over there

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

This is excellent work Greg and I'm so happy someone is making content like this. Thank You!!

[@LifeWhereImFrom]

Thanks John!

[@mrainzooalgown2190]

Wow

[@hi-hm7cf]

ONLY in JAPAN love your channel

[@irregularmana6216]

Only in Japan next video: how i lived as a homeless man for a week

[@josetemariavichineski1208]

Percebo que os sem teto japoneses são mais organizados e tem brio. Os banheiros públicos os ajudam em sua higiene e podem aumentar a renda com a reciclagem. No meu ponto de vista, reciclagem é um trabalho digno. Não precisam ser pedintes, isto não está em sua cultura.

[@ejpadua6182]

That's the cleanest slum I have ever seen.

[@colin-kun3611]

Would you even call that a slum?

[@SH-pm3dm]

That tells how Japanese people are. Sense of pride even in skid-road.

[@whoknowswhocares885]

I don’t know it looked like the average San Francisco housing

[@knotingspecific]

Noticed that too

[@Marcusjnmc]

less begging , more grabbing trash off the street to make small amounts of money from, iirc that was mentioned in this thing somewhere

[@LettersfromJapan]

When it gets really cold, you can see a lot of homeless in the all-night internet cafes. They can get a shower, a soft chair, and it's cheaper than a hotel.

[@zam023]

Those are not homeless people. Those are people who missed the last train.

[@sakurahsakurah977]

zam023 ahhahahahaha lol

[@danielvillanueva3792]

Once I lost the last train to the airport in Narita, I refused to pay for a Taxi at 1 am just to spend the night on the airport waiting for my family to arrive at 6 am. So I spend the night at a family mart reading, waiting till 5 am for the first train.

[@worldaviation4k]

Narita is a bad dream for me. One time i did train route where you change station at funabashi and the year after i do the same on the same price ticket and i am not allowed to leave the station to change. Taxi was then $200USD for like 20 miles. I missed the flight for the first time in my life. Another time i had the worst accommodation owner in Narita town got kicked out because i asked if i could have the door open to the room because i couldn't breath. Crazy.

[@CzornyLisek]

World Aviation HD Each country, house, family ect. have own customs, traditions ect. Maybe asking about that door was simply taken as serious offense

[@LifeWhereImFrom]

Homeless in Japan playlist kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2nZmZeHhK1gis0 Initial video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2nZmZeHhK1gis0 Part 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3yQXqJ5i7VkbqM Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2q1mJ6QmseKZ9U Part 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXOzqoFpgappa8k Part 4: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYaxoGNsfJh1m7M

[@shanabananazzz6651]

Where is part 3?

[@user-eh2hj8bx6O]

please pin this comment

[@appeltaartenslagroom]

For my Japanese Sociology course last year, I read some articles written by Mr. Gill. Very interesting to see these videos, thanks for all the effort Greg!

[@japanlovely8177]

women are more protected by goverment

[@SwissCheese112]

@@japanlovely8177 but also no drug problem

[@Eqvil]

I love how this professor uses the example of how sexism has helped women. It's pretty brave to call is as it is on the net. Like for that.

[@sebastianschmidt566]

He really had a good hand winning this professor as an Interviewpartner

[@kart0ffel]

Yes! Sexism is both bad for men and women, depending on the situation.

[@aj-sz8mu]

@@kart0ffel everything has its pros and cons. isnt this is actually a pro for homeless women?

[@Laura-Yu]

@@kart0ffel the video just demonstrated how sexism helped women by stating their homelessness must not be her fault since she is expected not to be independent... rewatch the video

[@aj-sz8mu]

@anonymous reviewer its not wrong at all, what do you mean? Calling it what it is is not wrong. its the truth. sexism has helped women in many ways. dismissing that help is why feminism is looked down upon. many women don't want to be treated like a man. and that is ok.

[@ladiesdays]

I was amazed when I lived in Osaka in the early 2000s at all of the blue-tarp makeshift homes under bridges and underpasses--how the homeless seemed to be allowed to have some space to take care of themselves without police harrassment. I hope this will be covered in part three. Thanks for this Greg! Cheers from Toronto

[@SwissCheese112]

maybe because they didn't steal, prosititute and commit crimes to fuel drug addictions?

[@AllenDouangchak]

Thank you Greg for videos like this. Very informative but also very saddening :(

[@ylhajee]

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[@nicolettaciccone1004]

Allen Douangchak This is real life...

[@s.y.7866]

Mufti Nugraha well yeah, the currency value of Indonesia is lower than most developed countries which is why housing rent in Indonesia is cheaper.

[@nastynate2023]

That last guy, Kazunori Yui, obviously cares deeply for the people he serves. I think he may have been on the verge of tears at the time that they cut away. God bless him and others like him who are actively trying to make their small chip of the world a better place.

[@KendrickMan]

I think he knows how to help people more than most people employed to do so. He basically described me a few years ago. When I was at my worst, I didn't go on welfare either. I ironically only did it after moving back in with family and improving my outlook on life. Having a culture where it's immasculating to ask for help logically will lead to men in need, needlessly.

[@alastairhewitt380]

Simply looking for an apartment as a single guy is a trip through hell and back. I can't imagine how difficult it must be to get back on your feet if you're homeless.

[@wichersham]

I’m a Japanese. I’m quite surprised of the level of research that has gone into making this video. Good job!

[@_skyfall24]

Anime has told me that homeless people in japan are either gods in disguise or legendary wizards

[@boldCactuslad]

it is written that if you are kind to them you will have a lucky year and much happiness :)

[@SankeeTiger]

This is such a touching video and very inoformaitional. Wonderful video Greg & family!

[@yamkorambe9999]

$490/month for small room!? Damn, in indonesia with $490 you can rent a two stories HOUSE for 6 month!

[@Madelope]

Los Luz In Canada it is unfortunately about the same :( in major cities $900 will only get you a room.

[@oldtwins]

The part that's amusing is how those are classified as slums but nothing like slums in the US. Slums in the US would be full of gangbangers ready to blow your head off by looking at them the wrong way.

[@starhill6792]

Los Luz $1000/mo will get you a studio where I live in a bad part of town!

[@AngelWJedi]

Los Luz lols where I live it costs like 1000 to 1800 a month for a one to two room apartment

[@Mariahlb]

Come to Switzerland and you'll see how expensive to rent an apartment or room here.

[@dongwong3579]

Even at the basis of homelessness Japan exudes the virtue of self-respect and cleanliness. They dont beg for money which only means they are not beggars. I consider Japan as my second home.

[@mariebernier3076]

Congratulations. Do they allow you in the country?

[@Wartah20]

They have too much shame to ask for money. That's a profound sense of dignity!

[@margaretohara7250]

Sounds like Irish culture - very proud but they always reach out to help others!

[@MrArtVein]

It's less about the feeling of shame and more about what the shame represents in many Asian countries. Failing a test in America means you need to work harder, there is a personal responsibility. Failing a test in Japan "means" your parents aren't very smart, your teacher is bad, you're an embarrassment to the family and its legacy. Status is extremely important to express outwardly too so being homeless in Japan and begging would dishonor your entire blood line, your former employer for hiring you, your wife for accepting your marriage n kids for having a homeless dad, etc. Shame is what their entire credit system is based off of. You jaywalk across the street, your face recognition puts you on a list and you can't lease a car or get loans etc or you pay higher interest because you're considered dishonorable.

[@tabbypanda82]

@@MrArtVein damn 🤦🏾‍♀️ that’s really rough 😩

[@marcuswelby921]

Wow! The detail, time, research and effort you put in to explore this topic was amazing. I've learn so much from this series of videos on homelessness in Japan that its unprecedented. You covered a topic that was unique that most people would not want to explore or even talk about let alone make known to the general public. I look forward to more videos from you about topics/issues that haven't been covered yet or subjects that people refuse to talk about. I'm sure NHK can learn a thing or two from you maybe they need to hire you to do some consulting for them. Good luck & much success on your future endeavors!!

[@LifeWhereImFrom]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@deelak-ss9262]

うるせーよ。この程度の内容のホームレス特集、NHKはいくらでも報じてきた。むしろこの動画や英国人社会学者の言説が、日本のメディアや研究者の「受け売り」。これが事実だ。被差別部落問題を含め、地道にこれらの問題に取り組んできた多くの日本人支援者、研究者への貴方の言い方は冒涜。

[@RovingRoy]

In Japan, the first part of this video series showed homeless tent with solar panels for crying out loud! They could come to LA and San Fran and give out lessons on acting with dignity.

[@jackyisok7598]

Corvo@AZ what are you implying?

[@KillberZomL4D42494]

Planet Earth What do you expect from a country that steals resources from other countries.

[@ray1ashwin]

First let the citizens of San Fran to learn from Japanese culture to act humble and respectful then the homeless people of San fran will automatically start to behave in same manner.

[@ray1ashwin]

@@jackyisok7598 he is implying homeless people of San fran dont have moral values when infact people behaves how society treats them.

[@petebeingrenewed5731]

They'll get robbed in America

[@EineTasseKaffe]

The gender aspect is so interesting.

[@ellyarrow]

EineTasseKaffee I reckon the women and girls get picked up by pimps. That's gotta be at least a factor.

[@QueenMoontime]

Ding Dong gross misunderstanding of gender power dynamics, educate yourself

[@Outwardpd]

That aspect exists in all countries just not to the extreme of the Japanese one.

[@alfredschlicht2662]

@@QueenMoontime Educate yourself is one of the laziest and non arguments arguments ever. Educate yourself.

[@Primalxbeast]

Thegoodtom 1 You're thinking of China. They ended up with so many men because of the one child policy. People wanted male children to carry on their names.

[@TheRafaelKMe]

As for the last guy: even japanese homeless have pride and honor. Danm this is so much 180º from Latin America standards

[@patricemarie2960]

Cultural differences are fascinating!

[@manatwork7799]

Yes, I'm sure the illegal loan sharks will follow the statute of limitations and laws governing usury.

[@clarence-theregularcat7708]

Not a single interview with any homeless person in a video titled "who they are" I would like to hear their stories. maybe part 3?

[@astrid5126]

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[@buddyclem7328]

Agreed. I still want to know the story of the man under the blue tarp with all the solar panels.

[@aikou2886]

I don't think that doing such would be a good idea, specially if you bear the professor's words in consideration (the explanation he gave about lawyers and loan sharks). Perhaps if they read letters written by homeless people that would be safer for them.

[@axixgraham8667]

Next would probably be translation.

[@clarence-theregularcat7708]

voices can be changed and faces can be blurred.

[@zeusvalentine1848]

Hey Feminists - 99.9 percent of Japan's homeless are men. >Crickets

[@noreenebabb8266]

Hey idiot that's in japan not America stop acting like one scenario in a totally different country negates ALL the legitimate problems in this one

[@richardoedward7569]

Zeus Valentine feminists have no power there.

[@andrewzheng4038]

Part of the social construct patriarchal systems have is where women get increased protection and safety nets, yes, but they also give up some of their own freedom within the household. For men its a double-edged sword - they get to make the decisions but also have to take the full consequences of their choices. Is this really fair? I'd argue not. For women, they end up like caged birds - guaranteed food and shelter but denied the ability to climb the social ladder, fulfill their own desires, and just be *independent*. At the same time in Japan men are perhaps taking too much of the consequences. Ideally both genders should be somewhere in the middle where both share the same consequences and freedom of choice

[@johnschurchill3331]

"But but but...misogyny!"

[@ayatullahhassan392]

I started following your channel recently .. and i really enjoy it so much .. i like that you and your beautiful kids are like friends and in the same time they show much respect to you ... i enjoy your trips too ... greetings from Egypt :)

[@mimii3000]

I find this series interesting! And yes, very sad. Hawaii has a very horrible homeless situation. The cost of living is so high. It's sad to see families, especially kids. It's hard because they will set up camp in parks. And then the police will come by and do sweeps telling them that they need to go somewhere else or else their things will be thrown away. But where do they go? Anywhere they go, they will get kicked out again. Also on the other hand, they will be offered some type of help or assistance, but they will refuse. I know the situation has gotten worse because I've lived in the same neighborhood for years now. And the homeless population has grown so much. It's much more noticeable now. It's sad. I recently found out about a area in Osaka that has a lot of homeless?

[@tomygun6605]

Ur dumb it shows from ur speech

[@mariebernier3076]

@@tomygun6605 you mad cuz she would rather cut off her hand than touch you.

[@theshadowman1398]

So women are very protected, how is that sexist exactly ?

[@chent8817]

The fact that the men aren't treated the same by society. Its sexist.

[@joshdw]

Very nice video! Just a tip, change the font you used for translating signs. It was really hard to read fast.

[@caninho1]

haha i was born with only 2 fingers on my right hand. the japanese would think I'M a yakuza :D lol

[@itsmep672]

This is so important. When living in Japan, it is hard to notice that there is such a big homeless problem. Even in Tokyo, although you see homeless people from time to time, the ratio feels disproportionally low. Even Japanese people are often unaware that there is more to this topic, because when you don't see is, there is no problem, obviously. What you will notice are the benches that are rare and designed in a way that you cannot sleep on them or sit for a long time. Thank you for showing us the other sides of Japan, that are easy to forget and ignore, even when living here.

[@ryotaarai3816]

I lived in Japan for a year, and was shocked to see a couple of homeless people (not really very old) in a country that is so progressive. In contrast, i also saw a lot of old people (70 yrs +) still working in shops or as drivers, and even students like me who can barely speak Japanese can easily get a part time job, so I thought it mustn't be the lack of job opportunities that is causing homelessness. This video finally showed me why, and the debt/loan shark/yakuza connection does make a lot of sense. Thanks so much for shedding light to homelessness in Japan! 👍👍

[@bestleesinna7702]

There are now government programs to help Yakuza get jobs as long as they sign paperwork promising you've renounced your Yakuza ties.

[@askingwhyisfree7436]

it's true though. Men should look after themselves more than women. Isn't it true though? Not that women should not work but if they spent their lives taking care of their offspring, shouldn't they be taken care of too when they're old?

[@beeclair480]

This is a very interesting series, good job :)

[@vaultlife7110]

A big thank you to Professor Gill for doing these. The information is really interesting and he is very clearly spoken.

[@Yaddayaddayayaya]

Thank you from Alberta Canada. I am an Aboriginal Cree Woman. I absolutely love Japan ❤ I'm so intrigued by Japan and the people from there.

[@arandomlanguagenerd1869]

Japan, a land where sexism helps women

[@geeksworkshop]

29.2% interest dang! In the UK they have payday lenders on the street that charge 4000%....

[@TheGQBrotha]

geeksworkshop - Yeah, I watch IPTV channels from the UK and was stunned at the high interest rates I was seeing on the fine print of the credit card and payday lender commercials. Here in New York there are laws against interest rates being above a certain percentage, so creditors go to states like South Dakota that have no such laws and operate their business from there.

[@TheRafaelKMe]

Here in Brazil the charge is your life

[@saturncatt-]

This is a great video series! It's very interesting and informative.

[@BLU_GR.Y]

it was especially interesting to learn about how the patriarchal system actually benefited single mothers or women who are/were homeless and their policies that actually greatly help them in comparison to a single homeless man thanks for another great video! very informative, looking forward to the next part!

[@paleemperor5379]

That's how it works in many societies even if they're "patriarchal", men are seen as disposable while women are treasured and protected, part of it is a social construct but it's also biological (protecting the ones who give birth). Same reason why men are the majority of victims of violent crime, 99% of workplace fatalities, 99% of soldiers and who die in wars etc. I remember a news headline in the US that said "One in four homeless are women, should we start to worry?" like the other 3/4 isn't even human or something to be worried about and the issue only deserves attention when women are suffering from it.

[@johnisaacfelipe6357]

BLUΞGRΔY in alot of societies, the "patriachy" actually benefits women to a higher degree that men.

[@BLU_GR.Y]

hmm... interesting, thank you for your replies! i think it's good that it helps them in that context, but in other contexts, the patriarchy's power over women and sexism, may not be so advantageous for women

[@Gambit771]

BLUΞGRΔY But you have no problem with how the mythical 'patriarchy' affects men more it seems. I'm guessing this is one of those areas you feminist wont be clamouring to change when fighting for 'equality' just like all the other areas which hurt men but benefited women that feminist didn't change instead double downed on.

[@BLU_GR.Y]

Gambit771 who said the patriarchy was mythical? Who said I was a feminist? Please don't make assumptions -_-

[@eubieterrier3848]

The contents of your videos are always very informative and accurate and usually not covered anywhere else on YT channels about Japan. Please keep up your work, you're giving us viewers a rare chance to see the real face of this beautiful country! Thanks and greetings from Italy - sorry if I made mistakes writing this post 🙇‍♀️〰️🇮🇹 -

[@karenl552]

Wow! This is so eye-opening. When I think of Japan, a homelessness problem is the last thing I would think of. Thank you for highlighting an issue that is rarely discussed especially in conjunction with modern Japanese culture!

[@cinnamonstar808]

it would be zero if they had not adopted western culture.

[@jborrego2406]

@@cinnamonstar808 lol yea we help the homeless , by harassing them , not let them in stores an sit in McDonald’s to eat food , make bench’s so they can lay there at night , knock down there tents an boxes

[@katyamato1347]

I’m a Japanese living in America. I love your report. Im so foreign to many of your report of Japan. I find myself that I’m so fascinated by Japan through your eyes. Thank you so much🙏Yama

[@aaroncalderon5513]

This professor has the perfect voice to put me to sleep.

[@LemonFlavoredTea]

Informative and interesting video. Thanks for making it!

[@LionMillcomics]

7:38 It's not sexist to assume men need to take responsibility. Nor is it sexist to presume we (men) need to care for our women and children.

[@madbujor]

I want to see the crazy feminists going in Japan and fighting against the sexism they have towards homeless women

[@neildbarker]

Interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing.

[@lovinglife8097]

The cleanest Country on Earth... JAPAN ♥️👍

[@mariebernier3076]

Norway: "Hold my open-face sandwhich..."

[@uttisiseppe769]

Bruh so you're telling me I can loan a money and then hides for 5 years

[@Notesofnomads]

This was FASCINATING! Thanks so much for doing all this research and sharing it with us!

[@BradRileyAus]

Such a great mini series LWIF, very insightful, looking forward to part 3!

[@shmickyshmoe]

This is an excellent series. Thanks so much for making it easy to watch and I am especially thankful for how comprehensive your coverage was by actually including expert input, interviews with those who help and speaking with those who are suffering from homelessness.

[@Bumbeltz]

You have done a really good job with this series. Well edited, interesting content. I'm enjoying learning more about this issue

[@christianbass10]

This is why Japanese soldiers are scary. They do not beg and give pitty... that is reality.. I am not saying they are not good people, they are. But they follow THE RULES COMPLETELY with dignity.

[@aatsista]

I grew up in Canada/US, being taught in school & local/foreign media that homelessness didn't exist in modern japan. Thank you for the in depth, academic analysis.

[@ShannonsBibleStudy]

A lot of so called sexist ideas actually work out to the benefit of women.

[@QLTD]

Awesome documentary, thanks

[@alidoendalaig361]

Super clean slum! I don't mind living there!

[@huisi9snsd]

Whereas in my country, the homeless has to runaway/avoid police. Cause you're gonna get in more trouble

[@nimrodlacibal1407]

Eventhough they are homeless still they are responsible citizen of japan by keeping thier place clean. .very different here in philippines. .homeless people throwing garbage everywhere .

[@kristofgranger6922]

So sexism keeps woman off of the streets and patriarchy makes man homeless. :D

[@fuzzyx2face]

I saw a video yesterday about homeless people and this homeless woman said every single homeless woman she knows has been raped. Woman will be charged for even defending themselves if they are being raped, what are they supposed to do?

[@binarlestari2497]

Prof Gill must be a very nice professor to have, he explains things so clear ✨🥺

[@H44rold]

Thanks for dealing with this topic. I'm very interested in it.

[@eileeneclark9011]

5/10/18.... MORE homeless men than women....Japenese culture is old fashioned & women are taken care of by family & govt....Nothing wrong with that in my opinion. Also single parent apt buildings + shame/shock of homeless women results in better support for women & I'm assuming their kids.

[@ahmh8411]

6:43 I am using that exact same laptop right now. It is even the same colour.

[@alukuhito]

They never seem to take these kinds of things into consideration when making those worldwide comparisons of sexism. Japan always ranks very low for women's issues. What about this though? The whole of society is watching out for women, yet men are discarded when they can't make money.

[@cookiemonkey610]

I'm really loving this series👍🏻 thank you

[@nhovyjann]

When you realize the Monthly rent for "Homeless" people in Japan is still way higher than the NORMAL to AVERAGE (which in my country considered high) salary you get in a Third World country. IE. Philippines. I am an Engr but I only get a monthly salary of 300~350 USD.

[@daniagirl1]

The monthly rent of 20x30 days (600 USD) is def quite interesting, I know university students sharing an apartment or house who pay less. With roommates you can get lower rent

[@levison7935]

Always learn so much when l watch your videos. Thank you!

[@Knwu-h4m]

This isn't old fashioned. This the right morality about how to treat women and children. They have nothing to do on the streets. They don't have to pay with their blood, things others did wrong.

[@McTreestump]

Go to Japan Take massive loan and put it in offshore account Disappear for 5 years Profit

[@shirleywong4333]

they dnt do that

[@GodGunsGutsandNRA]

Did anyone else notice that the Japanese loan shark charge about the same interest rate as some American Credit Cards. 🤣🤣🤣

[@7oUr10z88]

Even their loansharks have principles.

[@sunsetdawn6147]

Equality needs to happen before real change

[@criscagaanan911]

I feel so sleepy watching u

[@johns4651]

Hmmm... I traveled extensively in Japan by car visiting all type of places, from large cities like Tokyo to rural Japan, over several months. I can't remember seeing a single homeless person, and I must have covered thousands of miles cumulatively. It does not mean they do not exist. But what it means is that the issue is dramatically smaller than in the US which is full of homeless people virtually everywhere. I am from UK btw and I have never seen so many poor people as in the States. Very sad to see what happened to a great country as the USA, such a fall. I hope the US can bounce back to what it was in the 50s and 60s.

[@1schwererziehbar1]

Damn patriarchy! Always trying to get women off the street.

[@dunadanfer]

Is there a difference in the care, maintenance or design of the parks and green areas by district or economic level? I find that in my country, the rich areas have much more trees, open spaces and parks, while in poorer areas there are way less trees grassy areas or parks.Japan being an island withTokyo as its capital and, at the same time a rich country, what do you see in this aspect?

[@Bassjunkie_1]

Wow. Wish the bailiffs here told my wife and or shouted through a megaphone lol

[@naseema5776]

After all Japan isn't that good, I feel sorry for those people .

[@user-fi9wx2vb9e]

The last man talking broke my heart! :( :(

[@adrielstout6844]

That makes me sad people can be so heartless sometimes. Sexiest behavior goes both ways like here in America I'm expected to do everything at work because I am a strong man and when I get sick or am injured they still expected me to perform as if I was 100 percent so I kind of understand what these alienated homeless men in Japan are going through at least though a societal standard lense. At least they are good to women and children they at least have that positive going for their social services.

[@Adam-qv2bd]

not just in Japan. More is expected of men than of women everywhere in the world.

[@christinecameron1612]

When it's a choice between starving to death with a roof over your head, or eating every day but living homeless, well, that's really not much of a choice, now is it.

[@GreenForestSpirit]

Very intresting series! Thank you for sharing

[@Notcoco24]

Can you do a back to school video (like how is Japanese shopping different from Canadian)

[@quinnabun1173]

Thank you for such informative videos about all aspects of Japan, not just the tourist attractions and good things about the country.

[@jimshaw2]

I recently saw a beggar in Japan. The young man sat on the street and I thought he was sick. He had an empty can in front of him, then I realized what he was doing.

[@ZerudaDensetsu]

Nicky Sekino i think in Japan if they beg, it’s more like sitting there and not bothering people where as in the west they tend to bother you/follow you.

[@nayanmipun6784]

Thank you for acknowledging that men are the ones who are facing the homelessness problem

[@JDiculous1]

Great video. You should interview the homeless! I wonder how many of them were former salarymen.

[@jaiyapapaya]

Wow, this is a lot more in depth that I thought.

[@pauliunknown8118]

I love learning about Japanese society (or any society really) outside of it's more well known pop culture. Thanks for making such a well researched video!

[@deepredcat837]

日本語の字幕が欲しかったなぁ

[@Kevin-uz9ik]

Every rich country has a homeless population.