Why Being Half-Japanese Doesn't Matter in Japan

[@OrientalPearl]

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[@zalonyd3118]

It seems to me that all these mixed-race people go out of there NOT to look like where they live. All you have shown so far.

[@paullime2912]

oops, is forgot! Oh well lol.

[@peterosullivan6316]

Wow, this channel just gets better and better. Absolutely amazing interview. ❤

[@SukiSuki-c7x]

I’m Canadian, spouse Japanese (born in Canada) so not accepted as canadian in Canada or Japanese in Japan. All the usual xenophobic nonsense I’m used to living here. Empty bus seats around me, service people running away when I answer the door, onsen empties if I get in… etc. but what shocked me this time was we are trying to adopt a rescue cat.spouse fills out forms in Japanese, passport, ID, Mynumber, house ownership paperwork submitted… but the major rescue/shelters ignored us. Oh well, we moved on to Jimoty to try small independent rescues and rehoming posts… Today we got our 5th RUDE response that they won’t deal with “foreigners”… Dispite 3 decades of animal rescue and experience and us owning outright a 7ldk and work from home… we are unfit cat parents- because cats here only speak Japanese I guess?! Like, WTAF?! We literally are now driving 3 hrs bc no one nearby will consider us, even as permanent residents and spouse has the magic bloodline… yeeeesh.

[@maxmustsleep]

Hi can you please disable the KZbin auto translate feature? It is absolutely awful and it completely butchers the video, removing half of the dialogue and all of your charm. On my current version of the KZbin app I don't even get the option to switch audio tracks so it just defaults to the god awful robo voice auto translation.

[@PiaMomo-m3k]

Thanks for having me again!! Thank you everyone for the lovely comments xx

[@preciousmadu3095]

we are glad you where in this video!! also i like your outfit in the video it's so cute.

[@mkelly534]

That Rickshaw guy was very charming. I really like this channel.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you. I would love to interview that rickshaw guy.

[@simonlindstrom9594]

Dude is tweaking, lol. But he's indeed very charming

[@eyesears113]

@@OrientalPearl He’s Peruvian, so you should talk about ceviche, as it’s Peru’s national dish. Have you ever had ceviche? I love it!

[@Zoolcar9]

​@@OrientalPearlI'd love to watch it 😀

[@tacklemcclean]

@@simonlindstrom9594 do you mean the food bouncer maybe? rickshaw guy was very laid back

[@kellydiaz]

Ok I am in love with the richshaw guy. His smile was mesmerizing! He can show ME around Japan any day!

[@teralmiles]

Just you and nobody else 😂😂😂

[@Wooplot]

Is it just me or are so many of these rickshaw men so attractive>?

[@allisonB123]

This young lady is absolutely beautiful, so stunning! Obviously very smart too, she is fluent in three languages, and because her mum lives in France, if she went to stay with her, who knows, maybe she would learn French too! Your Peruvian dude was the sweetest young man too!! Great video, thank you so much 🙏🌸🌺

[@iamnotabot961]

If she comes to France, I'll find her and marry her 😅

[@erlenddammen2174]

It is actually false translation from Swedish. She says ".... och en mamma som är Japansk". Translates to "...and a Japanese mother".

[@allisonB123]

@ thank you - yes, I understood her Mum is Japanese, but I thought she also said that her Mum currently lives in France (it sounded something like “Fransk” 😂😂), that’s the only reason I mentioned the French language as a possibility, given she seems good at languages - apologies if I gave the wrong impression, I meant no offence at all 🙏🌺

[@thierrybertho4801]

She is absolutely gorgeous too, i'm shocked not a single guy approached her, it's such a shame ^^

[@ninaflowers5285]

She is, I think she would have to be the one to approach, though, in Japan, cause they wouldn't think she spoke the language.🤷🏽‍♀

[@thisisntallowed9560]

She looks like Halsey

[@BlackMan777-y6u]

Yeah the type of women you yt Men can easily get

[@inquisitvem6723]

Her mom is beautiful….they should interview her also

[@fabricio4794]

Japanese Guys does not approach all women...sad but true

[@robvfx89]

I'm so glad you actually talk about real issues on your channel. This is a very interesting subject, its too bad for half Japanese that dont present as Japanese getting the standard foreigner treatment. I'm a non-Japanese Asian foreigner but I think the way I dress and style myself looks almost the same, and I present pretty much Japanese in Japan, I don't speak that great Japanese so they have a tendency to think I'm a half Japanese or raised abroad.

[@kaycox5555]

This young lady is simply BEAUTIFUL! And so talented! 3-languages AND a stylist of nails!

[@FrosttRBLX]

Glaze

[@lazifocker]

White privilege. As soon as a white person speaks an Asian language, everyone gets exciting.

[@TaipanDroid]

So lovely, interesting and beautiful people you had here again. I really enjoy your videos. Not only your amazing language skills but also the way you interact with people is great.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much. That means a lot.

[@MirIsAwesome]

the guy from peru is so cute, i looove his accent ♥ the rickshaw guy was very fun too, i hope you succeed in finding him again for an interview

[@whushaw]

It's amazing how international Pia truly is. I liked hearing about her upbringing in different schools and how each country taught her different things. Those gentleman you met on the street were fun to hear their stories as well. 💜

[@eyesears113]

Yeah, she’s cute. But her mother is friggin GORGEOUS! She looks like a supermodel.

[@13Tyres]

Was looking for this comment. I literally said wow out loud.

[@Galactusz007]

@@13Tyres 0:29 😍

[@isthisagoodyoutubehandle]

I really like rickshaw guy. He's a lot more charismatic and especially casual and genuine than you usually expect from a japanese street vendor (or whatever generic term you wanna use for "person who sells good or services by talking to people in public"). In everything I've seen they are usually less reserved, but still very billboard professional in their language and vibe. This guy has big "normal dude" vibes and i fuck with it.

[@OrientalPearl]

We were so lucky to meet him.

[@noakeswalker]

I'm learning so much about Japan from your videos. This one was educational _and_ you met some very entertaining people. Thumbs up ! Dave in the UK.

[@OrientalPearl]

Sending love from Japan to the UK.

[@RekimNZ]

Pia has an British accent and speaks 3 languages ! just wow !

[@Fishy_TD]

Wow that Rickshaw guy full of body language n so expressive, made a video with him, seems like a cool friend to hangout with 🥳

[@debramason1898]

She is indeed a BEAUTY in her own right! ❤❤

[@jimross7648]

As always your interactions with 人力車 always are fun. Pia also has an open, friendly personality and she explains her experiences in a mature and measured way. Being born and partially raised in Japan, then Sweden, and now living and working in London, gives her a multicultural point of view. She is very bubbly and I'm sure she fits in where ever she is.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for the kind words Jim. I’ll have another video for you this weekend and another the weekend after that. Looking forward to your upcoming trip to Japan!

[@dfhgghf-b2j]

But some people say rickshaws are inhumane, especially when the driver is a woman. If you watch videos on social media about rickshaws in Japan, you will always see this opinion, so I think rickshaws in Japan will disappear soon.

[@Sekusamu]

the 3/4 Peruvian guy was funny. I wanna be his friend.

[@OrientalPearl]

Me too. I’d love to interview him.

[@FrietjeOorlog]

Dude was high AF. At least that's my impression. Couldn't stand still. Fidgeting. Very restless.

[@PapiMike]

​@@OrientalPearl Hope to see that video soon!

[@PapiMike]

​​@@OrientalPearl Hey I saw you one time in Takeshita Street. You look awesome!

[@RespectOthers1]

Another fun introduction to a lovely Japanese person with some uniqueness. With her English accent she can easily mingle with us Londoners! :D

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate you always being here for support.

[@think_ffs3934]

I was thinking the same thing as an American - I can't judge her Japanese or Swedish but.... her English (vocally, and word choice) sounds just as native to me.

[@christopherturco197]

The rickshaw driver was so funny when he said "... I'm from Ishikawa prefecture. I'm a sh*t hillbilly." He has a terrific sense of humor and so much personality. I was blown away by how much a rickshaw costs, and that doesn't even include an engine!

[@OrientalPearl]

Yeah, he’s a rare guy.

[@wendyon4517]

My daughter is half caucasian and half Japanese. She looks about 90% caucasian. Sixteen years old and luckily has had no bullying type issues at all regarding her looks. Shes a very relaxed, life is good type individual. Shes not embarrassed to speak English in front of anyone. She gets it. She can't change who she is but gets along in both worlds. We'll have to see what happens when shes out in the workforce and has to deal with adults every day.

[@blume0121]

This is good to hear. No bullying, but does she feel treated as japanese? I am german and my husband japanese. We have a baby daughter. She should grow up in Japan. Her name is completley japanese. Currently i would say she looks quite half, but its too early to tell. German people say she looks more japanese and japanese say she looks more german. Difficult 😅

[@somethingelsehere8089]

@@blume0121 You description of perception of appearance is on point. For some reason that is common.

[@wendyon4517]

@@blume0121 She says that she doesn't feel like she's treated any differently. I'm sure that odd things happen but nothing to really make note of. As an aside we made sure that she always had plenty of exposure to English right from the start. Of course speaking English. Unless a kids TV program was Japanese (like Doraemon) she watched everything in English. I read English books to her until she started reading to me. I'm saying this because it's important for children to learn both parents' languages so they can communicate with both sides of the family. In your case German (and maybe English).

[@blume0121]

@wendyon4517 Thank you very much for your reply!

[@alchemist_one]

The part-Peruvian guy is right. I've also thought from the first video I saw of you that despite your (then) much longer time in China, your Japanese accent sounds much better than your Chinese one. I wonder if your greater experience with language learning in general let you acquire good speaking habits from the beginning. Or maybe it's more social! Being married to a Japanese guy means you're essentially "all-in" on Japan as part of your identity.

[@breezeh1127]

It is their loss if they don't approach her or say she is "scary". She is FLAWLESS! What a beautiful girl. Honestly I don't see Latin, I see Pilipina ❤ She looks like my Chamorro family. 💕

[@Galactusz007]

She would blend perfectly in Mexico. She looks straight up mestiza. Now in a more European-white Latin country like Argentina, yes, she could be mistaken for Asian. But Mexico has way more native people mixed with Spanish. Just remember, Native Americans comes from Asia, so it’s also evident in ther DNA.

[@breezeh1127]

@Galactusz007 Yup I do know ancestory and genetics. I also know what she looks like to me.

[@MarqAljoOfficial]

There is no way the rickshaw guy isn't a model

[@Sakana_Ren]

Tbh, I have the opposite problem. I *look* Japanese. However, as soon as I open my mouth, they are confused. I'm Latin American Japanese raised in the States. xP

[@TkyoSam]

Best channel on the internet.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks Sam! You’re one of the top commentors here.

[@TkyoSam]

@@OrientalPearl🎉

[@budmo3691]

Pearl is such a pure soul!

[@ChristopherWanha]

She is a pearl!

[@FrosttRBLX]

@@ChristopherWanha Chill with the glaze

[@Sean-me4fv]

It seems being Japanese doesn't mean being born Japan. It means both your parents are Japanese and you are completely adherent to the culture and language and look.

[@michelleseminara7320]

I love watching your videos. Hope you can share more every week! You and Tommy are wonderful people to follow.

[@elr.4780]

The guy who was born in Peru, his grandmother is Japanese and he is one quarter Japanese, he is funny! It was interesting to hear about the mixed race girl Pia, whose mother is Japanese and father is Swedish. I enjoyed the video!

[@autious]

Skoj! Tråkigt att höra att hon var mer utpekad i Sverige än i Japan som barn. Alltid roligt att se nån som växt upp utomlands men som har ursprung och relation till Sverige. Jag undrar vad hennes syn på likheter mellan Sverige och Japan är. Jag har alltid tyckt att det verkar finnas nån form av överlap i vissa kulturella aspekter.

[@teralmiles]

Gorgeous ladies. I love listening to you converse in different languages. I find it fascinating. Wishing you both a peaceful holiday season. ❤

[@BethDoublekickChick]

Love this 😊 Mixed race is a tricky yet fun thing to discuss and explore 🤘💜🤘

[@MrMichaelLundberg]

Jag är svensk. Hon talar perfekt svenska, ingen som helst brytning, jag antar att hon bodde en lång tid i Sverige, samt talade svenska med sin pappa. I mina öron låter hennes engelska också perfekt brittisk. Hon säger själv att japanska är hennes huvudspråk, så det måste ju vara ännu bättre. Hon borde jobba som översättare, tolk, turistguide eller lärare. Jag tror få kan tala tre språk så felfritt.

[@soHatey]

Precis vad jag tänkte, en väldigt brittisk engelska

[@salazarreach1636]

Nah, her English is not even close to British. She has very strong not English speaker accent.

[@MrMichaelLundberg]

@salazarreach1636 Ok. I mina svenska öron låter hon brittisk, men förmodligen inte för en britt. Hennes svenska är i alla fall perfekt. Hur tycker du hennes engelska låter? Det låter inte som då en svensk talar engelska, inte heller som en amerikan.

[@fabricio4794]

I can understand you Because i know English,Swedish is the Real Language closed tights with English language.

[@keithammleter3824]

My father, an Australian, was intensely interested in Japanese culture and language. He spent two years in Japan and was completely fluent in the language. I remember him telling me that Japanese found it hard to believe he could speak Japanese. On meeting someone new he would speak several sentences before they realized. In another video Pearl called it the Glitch In The Matrix.

[@TheGaragelifter]

It happens to me in Thai too 😂 very funny and cute.

[@mikehibbett3301]

I'm an english guy living in Ireland. Here they discriminate on accent rather than colour :) That was 25 years ago, a bit more complicated these days.

[@fredfred2363]

In the US they discriminate with language too. The current trend is you use words with more syllables and you are higher class. Deliberately using big words impresses for some reason I'm yet to understand. 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@snuscaboose1942]

Was in a pub in Derry, three lads walked in said hello and the pub went silent and the lads walked out. When I asked what happened, "they're English".

[@ragtop63]

I can definitely relate to Pia. People tend to think I'm Mexican too. I really do look like it but I'm actually Native American. I can speak English, Spanish and Otomi (my native language) but I only speak Spanish because I married a woman from Latin America.

[@stephanieallangarman5598]

Yay… another Indigenous American Subscriber. I’ve been following Anming for several years. I can speak my language…ENGLISH and some SPANISH. My Sisters are part Mexican but they are totally fluent. Merry Christmas 🎁🎄🕊️. N. California Many people would get angry that I’m not fluent in Spanish sometimes as well. 😉

[@jfv65]

2 lovely ladies and a charismatic energetic guy on the street corner. Nice video!

[@OrientalPearl]

Aww, thank you so much!

[@felixolmo8179]

Oriental pearl. The girl does look Latina. I know she's not if you would tell me That she's Half Japanese.. Then I will believe it that She's half Japanese. She does look. Latino and her body looks Latino. She's very pretty. I'm surprised that no Japanese guys have not Approached her. she's very pretty.😊❤

[@rodneyhirsch2340]

My aunt is from Tokyo. My friend is Japanese. They definitely are Not excited about mixing races. Modern kids don’t care. Just older people lean that way.

[@Augnos]

Please interview the Peruvian-Japanese person! He stole the show

[@suguhayuuka8160]

And there is me, half european, half filipino, learned fluent japanese. Japanese people sometimes think I'm half japanese. When I'm flying from and to japan, the airline members greet non-japanese tourists in english, while they greet me in japanese

[@esreveresrever2788]

2nd beautiful girl from japan ive seen on this channel that said they've never been asked out on a date in japan. its crazy! japanese guys need to step their games up!

[@salazarreach1636]

She is not beautiful, imho.

[@OrientalPearl]

Yes, and they are both friends too. The last woman I interviewed recommended I meet Pia.

[@WishesMaker]

fabulous episode as always, your interaction has such casual vibe yet engaging and fun to watch!! I learnt a lot!

[@jyee2217]

Enjoyable and good editing

[@aishx]

Local guys are intimidated by her. Those eyes, beauty & the language proficiency 😌

[@TheworldiseffdUP]

I more than like your videos, I LOVE them!!!! You are so talented and fun, I admire you totally. 🥰🥰🥰

[@TKUltra971]

Korea really doesn't either. Its a Asian cultural thing. What I have discovered is that they are more opened to white-mixed race but even then that varies. Bullying is a SERIOUS thing that they never really address. It always came off to us as either you "fit" or "you don't" and that's that.

[@Shanghaimagic]

Pearl, I'm American and my son who currently resides in Tokorozawa is Japanese-American, he was born in 1988 during a 12 year period I lived in Japan. Back then, being a "half" as you refer to it was still very unusual. At the time, I didn't like the word half because I thought that no human should be called half so I coined the phrase "Double" which at that time nobody had heard before. I kept using Double to describe him with all my friends, co-workers etc. and now it is my understanding that it is used quite often in Japan to describe mixed race Japanese. Might be hard to believe but I credit myself for starting this trend.

[@mailman1021]

Yeah I’ve been in Japan for a few years and when I speak Japanese to staff or other people, most try to speak back in English. I look at it as practice for them so it doesn’t bother me anymore. I think it’s cute that I am giving them a chance to practice their English and feeling more comfortable with it.

[@davetaylor4741]

London is close to where I was born. But I'm really glad I got out years ago. What a mix of languages this lady speaks. I didn't think she was Japanese. Looks can be deceptive.

[@drkill999]

She's absolutely beautiful.

[@matthewjay660]

3:58 Hi Pearl. At this point in your video, I think I heard a sound, a voice from Noh Theater and I copied it out loud. My family thought I had gone bonkers. "YO-Ooooh!" 🇺🇸🤝🇯🇵

[@MusaKitty]

With Sakuraco right now you can get a kimono, teapot, or a snack box depending on your teir.

[@OrientalPearl]

That’s really cool. I didn’t even know that.

[@nelsondcunha3156]

Hello from Portugal, I hope you are having a lovely day.

[@foldtheworld]

Kul Pia att du ställde upp på att bli Intervjuad av Oriental Pearl! Lycka till i London eller vart du styr kosan! Mvh Mikael!

[@magic_hotel]

When you say Pia, it is instantly a Swedish name of course. But just judging by looks, I would be torn between Latina and Filipino. Rare or indefinable beauty often comes from the most uncommon mixes of race. I would mention Marie Helvin, a former supermodel, who is a glorious mix of French, Danish and Japanese. Actress Freida Pinto is another, her looks drawing from her Indian/Portuguese descent. Anyway, keep talking to such beautiful people Anming - it does your channel no harm at all!!!

[@alexeyignatov5989]

Thank you! Great video-interview, I really like all your videos. Thank you...

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks Alex. I’m making another one for this weekend.

[@jamesgarman4788]

I have to disagree! I am mixed Japanese/American. My Japanese relatives loved me and when I was stationed in Japan when I was in the Navy, Atsugi and Yokosuka, I'd go out in Tokyo and when I spoke with the natives, they were surprised and accepted me. I also had a Japanese Girlfriend even though I looked Filipino or Mexican.

[@Darkbluedevil]

Times have changed,look at the atmosphere and racial climate in America and abroad!

[@kaylaterreygirard9095]

That’s awesome. I’m really happy for you and to hear that. I’m mixed race too. Originally from Brazil (adopted) and found out I’m European, Asian, and Native American. My European heritage are England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Iceland, France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, and Cambodia. Israel. My Asian heritage are Japan, South Korea (Seoul), China, and Taiwan. I for the life of me cannot remember if I am a bit Vietnamese too.

[@ChristinaBonvillian-ni2ji]

​@@DarkbluedevilYou Wrong

[@blasianking4827]

What is there to disagree with if it's about personal experiences lol

[@paulhuang1694]

U haven’t lived there long enough to notice it

[@Sindrijo]

Her London accent is pretty!

[@OrientalPearl]

I think so too! Love it.

[@GaryTurbo]

Reminds me of this one girl who's half black and half Japanese and she prefers to live in Japan despite living there and in Texas was bad for her because of the bullying

[@OrientalPearl]

Is that the girl who got interviewed by Akita Inaka School while holding watermelon?

[@GaryTurbo]

Yep

[@tommycollier9172]

What a great Interview

[@mag8851]

It's a "hybrid thing". We all halves have felt like that in some situations and settings where most of us don't feel like we fit in. But she's a positive person and socially approachable so there shouldn't be that difficult for her at the end of the day✌️🇸🇪🇯🇵

[@geoffbrandenburg7814]

Happa dude from the west coast of the US. Everything she said is 💯 spot on. You never fully inhabit either space, for me white or Japanese. And the poorly worded questions like “what are you?!” During the pandemic when we all wore masks people I’d known for years would say the dumbest things like “wow you actually look asian with that mask” (they could only see my eyes).

[@recdmavn]

Wow you hit a million! Congratulations!

[@OrientalPearl]

Ha ha, yes about a year ago. Where have you been all this time my friend?

[@radioactivehummusengine2407]

1:03 As a mixed swedish/chinese person living in Sweden I just had to say that Sweden is a really diverse country when it comes to ethnicities. There is a bigger chance that people would speak swedish to you if they saw you in public than for people to think that you are a foreigner. I don't know the statistics but im guessing about half of Sweden or maybe even more is non swedish ethnicities.

[@jdgoesham5381]

Your last sentence is sad to hear. And I'm not trying to troll or being a jerk here. It's sad to see native people's culture diluted and them lose control of their own nations no matter what people it is. And I don't blame the ppl who immigrate in mass, it's the elites in the EU who push it and the ones who make other nations unlivable with their wars and religious/tribal garbage. It's just sad for both ppl who are losing their cultural and national identity and the ppl who have to escape theirs as well.

[@alexandraazure]

For me just upon looking, it’s not so much her looks but how she carries herself also. Her hair is slicked back really tight and she looks like she’s going to an important business meeting. She looks like a strong woman in her facial expressions too so it could be intimidating. I think a softer hairdo on her would make her more approachable. Don’t get me wrong she is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous but I think she has an intimidation factor even tho she’s as sweet as a marshmallow when you talk to her lol.

[@davidpark2509]

The tight slick back is a very rare look for a Japanese woman. This is a more prevalent look in latinas so can't blame ppl for assuming that upon initial impression.

[@baileyaishanna7065]

I just ordered my first tokyo treat box

[@dianebaker5243]

Lovely video 👍🎄

[@TkyoSam]

Another banger vid

[@ashleymcclung8495]

So much new vocabulary I get in your videos 😂❤. You should do video on slang words. Like hillbilly and punk.

[@gosias3588]

1'35 she didn't say her mom is in france, just that she is japanese

[@OrientalPearl]

Yeah, shows how good my Swedish is lol. I thought maybe she mentioned her mom lives in France now based on what she told me. I don’t speak Swedish.

[@gosias3588]

@ the subs are great otherwise, i would never guess you don’t speak swedish ;) just commented in case you wanted to correct it

[@TheTobbeF]

@@OrientalPearl Well you got everything else Pia said in Swedish correct so you must be fairly decent at Swedish ;-)

[@rnptenafly]

I like it when you tell us where you meet the people you are interviewing. A previous one I watched you said you met the actress Mika (?) At karaoke. Where did you meet Pia?

[@anneknapke4365]

I really like the Sakuraco boxes. Looking to subscribe!

[@mediawkwardy7230]

9:32 dude really just sang some of the lyrics from Haku by mono no aware and thought we wouldn’t notice

[@chanakornthailand]

WOW, she so beautiful, and do fluent speaking i all 3 languages, for me, her English sounds like britiske accent, Swedish was perfect, and i guess her Japanese was spot-on. im Half Philippino Half Danish, Living in Sweden, planning to move to Thailand. I would date her any day. She so beautiful and cute. But wow her mom was stunning beautiful like a Model.

[@kenjicampbell3180]

Relate to the quarter guy suuuper hard. Great video

[@realJoshiBOI]

I’m “pure” American like you (I don’t think there’s any such thing as a pure American, going into DNA stuff), but it’s interesting to hear the experiences of the hafu.

[@ZacharySound]

Yay I like Oriental Pearl!

[@bfish_]

Another great video, you should interview the Peruvian rickshaw guy next time

[@kendrickkx]

Great video. She is such a lovely person.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much friend! I’m working hard to get another video out this weekend.

[@MrAngV]

Great video. Thanks

[@ReggieSanchez23]

Not sure what’s up with the headline. A lot of mixed Japanese people in Japan that are accepted.

[@tacklemcclean]

Would've guessed she'd say she's most comfortable with speaking Swedish, her Swedish sounds perfectly native.

[@christinashawgo6510]

It’s fun watching you guys

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you Christina.

[@mitsuto]

I can totally relate to this 😂. Whenever I transit through an airport in Japan I am asked to show my passport (Japanese) at the security checkpoint. The Japanese security officers then ask me questions in broken English while I reply in native Japanese 😅. Yet the officers still refuse to speak to me in Japanese.

[@michaeltaylor8501]

I have distant Japanese ancestry - 11 generations back - & more-recent Swedish ancestry - from only 3 generations back (among many other ancestral ties). IMO, it's all good (& I wouldn't be able to write this without them; so, I thank God for bringing them all together as He did). Now, to me her face appears more Japanese than Swedish & her figure looks quite Scandinavian-like (as in hour-glass like): quite nice overall (whether or not she's mistaken for a foreigner among her own Peoples). 😎👍 I have so many racial, ethnic, & regional mixes in my ancestry that I wonder if any of my ancestors had any great social issues to deal with in their lives (esp since many were at war with one another at some point in time). Now, she comes across as if Japanese men don't seem to like her looks; but, the rumor is that Japanese men aren't pursuing women much lately (& Japan's birth-rate is way down); so, currently she might be experiencing more of a national trend than a personal rejection (& hopefully this situation will change sometime soon).

[@kittenlang333]

Something tells me Pia is about to have a full dance card 🤭✌🏼

[@jimmymartinez2585]

Very beautiful I’m mixed half Spanish/ Mexican 😅

[@Alchemetica]

A lovely young woman and I can definitely see her as Japanese. If she was to wear her hair in a more Japanese style and also clothing she would be instantly taken to be Japanese by an Australian like me. Although, I can see how frustrating it can always be seen as a foreigner. Japanese prospective partners don't know what they are missing. OFC she should not have to compromise her style to please others. 💖

[@SpoojFritter]

Hey Pearl. I know it is nearly 2025 and we are not supposed to comment on others appearances these days, but you really do suit the hair tied back look.

[@arcadesunday4592]

@3:49 and @10:35 Samurai Showdown II battle start sound ? Very interesting video.

[@enricami2494]

Such an eye opener for me as an american

[@poodlegirl55]

She never dated in Japan? Guess she needs a wing man because both of the guys you guys talked with looked like they were in love with her. Perception is funny. I live in Southern Illinois after living most of my life in the Chicago suburbs. If you are not familiar with US, Illinois is a very long state. When I first moved here people constantly asked me where I was from. I've never lived in another state in 69 years!! The regions of the US are all so different..

[@MusaKitty]

I am white and got told by a Japanese man that I look more Japanese than him and it's weird I don't try and learn Japanese because when I smile I look like his mom and would blend in so well with his family. 😂😂 Idk if I was insulted or fascinated but then he found out I enjoy learning about Japan and my family history with the country and he said" see see you were Japanese in your past life. You know more than I do and I been there and was forced to remember our history. I forgot it all but still." He tried to teach me some Japanese but learning other languages makes me nervous. My family is French, and I though understand French, Spanish, and Portuguese. I can not speak it confidently, though my accent and pronunciation are perfect. I am on a server that is mostly all Brazilian. 😂 They are amazed at what I understand and don't. I am good at reading and writing even in English than speaking it.

[@ryukyusun]

Like this girl, my 5 friends who are half say they didn't face discrimination in Japan, just curiosity. They said they faced more discrimination in America and Europe than they did in Japan.

[@blume0121]

I also think so. Especially half women get fetishized in Europe. As a german woman with japanese husband, i have a baby daughter and definitley dont want that to happen to her. She will grow up in Japan

[@rhythmandacoustics]

Her accent is British despite her Dad being Swedish.

[@OrientalPearl]

She’s talented at languages. She lives in London now and has picked up the accent really well.

[@Ninzumecha]

This might be a weird thing to say, but as an Englishman, I appreciate your accent when you speak English (to Pia) also you look great/cool. Did you live in London or the surrounding counties? I’m from Essex and spent 5 years trying to learn Japanese near Tottenham Court Road. Aahhhh nail artist in London?! Your accent is nice. そして、きれいだね

[@Synth-ud3hl]

Honestly, I think one of the biggest things that makes her look Latina is her hairstyle and false lashes. As a child she looked very Japanese with her clothes and hair. Now with a slick back bun and long lashes, very Latina looking. I think if she had bangs and maybe a long Bob with common japanese makeup, she'd look more Japanese. I never realized that a hairstyle can really alter a person's look! Beautiful either way. 😊