The unexpected reality of living in Japan as a foreigner

Why in the world would people think a place is like anime? I’m so confused.

Were you an Exchange Student living in the Jackson, Mississippi many years ago while in High School

The brunette vegetarian and the hair guy are some straight up weirdoes.

Currently visiting Tokyo and I find it a little oppressive how many unspoken rules there are (shouldn't wear shorts, singlet, sunnies, sandles, can't eat/drink on the street etc). It's so quiet here, I haven't heard people laughing or any music like I would at home. I get the vibe that older conservative men don't like foreigners visiting. Younger generation seem more open and curious. Just my 2 cents as an Australian

Outside town

I find it funny that most americans don't even say the name of the country and just the state

Wait a minute!!!??? Doesn't snow in Tokyo?! Winter of 2000 DUMPED snow on me and my family when we were living in Akasaka.

Why are there so many amis ?

I find amuzing how everywhere in the planet we know how to call things and call the matter of honne tatemae as being an hypocrite, basically hiding your true thoughts and feelings about somebody to avoid conflict, but in japan you must accept it as good because its shielded under cultural norm. Its as fake and as bad as when we do it in the rest of the world… manage your emotions without hiding them, learn to be honest and polite at the same time, its not that hard. Being an hypocrite is bad, everywhere and always

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despite the cuts the Mexican guy nailed it- people have their polite face but do not think that is what they are thinking

“Normal people living a normal life.” this is the secret to fully enjoying living abroad and traveling. Go to places where living your normal life brings stability, hobbies, and joy. Not where the most popular tv shows are

Japanese can have unpopular public perception on what you have to say so keep it to yourself is best. Best tip there I got from people which is true but cruel and necessary

So your opinion is not true or valid or cool 😅and your public’s view/ public perception uncool but the unpopular opinions of public perception/public opinions of your view is valid? And public perception of your view is valid. it do not go well together?😅

That Californian girl, it seems that the only city she visited outside California was Tokyo, was that the first country she visited ever?
Go to New York, Buenos Aires, Melbourne, Mumbai, or any large city in the planet and you will find loads of people in public transports rofl

I knew the brazilian was brazilian before he spoke it. We have something that detects ourselves

That first guy being interviewed talking about the two-face thing. Is that a uniquely Japanese thing though? A lot of people all over the world who are non-Japanese also do that.

Better lesson is of the American 😂 , thank god, i felt the same, just looking at kanji😂

no vegetarian options?? FF that

Me too...its sad ...I wish you didn't just show Tokyo....Japan is Huge...you cannot imagine it...Japan is sooooo much bigger than Tokyo...the people of Japan are incredible....i was in Fukushima...5 years before all hell broke loose...
If you think the Tsunami was strong think again...the Fukushima 50

I enjoyed watching this video with all the different people coming from diverse backgrounds.
Wished they would tell us more about the cost of living and issues regarding safety specially for women.

Purple belt is packing, yowza.

Takashii hace you ever thought of doind a video of 3 major Fetishizers that fireigners have? I mean for me personally 1/ the Samurai Culture the warriors with long hair and the way they weild the sword. Im finding that the way of the shogun ie " Tokugawa Iayasu " (appologies for mispelling) and my 2/ Geisha 😅😊😊😊 that old 2nd ww2 culture of the Japanese woman stunning beauty with the Kimono era is what I truly LOVE ❤ My brother has lived in Japan.

instantly clicked off the video after seeing the intro, holy SHIT man that bugs me

I liked the last interviewee describing the frustration of 'you' 👍 Love ya Takashii

Very interesting.

How is that the Mexican guys in the video speak all of them so good English ?

Wow u met rom rom ji

i love your videos takashii, i am 15ys and i rly want to go to japan when i get older, i wish i see you 1 day º-º

Is the mexican guy praising Japan so heavily showing tatemae or honne?

There's no way that dude was 37 man what the hell I wanna look like that in ten years haha

ニックが出てきてびっくり😊

The Jamaican guy has such a 50/50 blend of a Canadian and Jamaican accent 😂 its intriguing to hear

I really want to live in a country area there, preferably close to a beach, and only visit crowded places like Tokyo when I feel like it. Though from I heard so far, it seems Osaka is the best place for gaijins to live in.

Hello Japan ! You are so lucky to live in a safe country ! Today this is a big value.

Hearing a North American say “I’M FROM AMERICA” instead of saying “I’M FROM US” it truly makes me uncomfortable. I believe a lot of us english speakers not from there are in the same boat.

The girl is on point about good walking shoes. I wore Vessi's in Japan and they were HORRIBLE. No cushion, no ankle support. They SUCKED.