The man can do what he wants with his money, he hardly spent a lot of money really. Many hobbies cost a lot more, if it's excessive then fair but based on what is seen here, it's not.
I love your videos but please stop gambling. In the long term you will never make money. I know you are desperate but this is not the right way out of your problems.
@@askjapan9669By this year you will have a million subscribers and more so best not to gamble but you have to make the decision yourself whether to gamble or not
@@askjapan9669 I think you need to think about things you really like to do (hiking, a book club, art, sports like tennis or golf) and maybe take a class or join a club and meet people who like to do the same thing. You can make friends, be happier and save money.
This channel is on a tear brother. Glad to see it doing so well. I hope it continues to grow and you generate some good extra income for you and your family. 🙏🏾
Gambling for a bit fun is fine however gambling when you need to make monry is the worse reason to gamble. There's a reason you'll never see a rich man buying scratch cards.
I’ve seen people ruin their lives over gambling. Their families, house, finances, all gone. Please don’t gamble, it’s a gateway to something much worse.
If you really want money, start a casino.. then watch as the thing you're running ruins tons of people's lives. you'll have a lot of money but probably not sleep too well.
It is impossible to make money in the long term. The only reason that gambling exists is that you lose money doing it. Please don't do it. It's fine to have fun doing it as long as you assume that you'll lose all the money you put into it.
I think you gained 10,000 subscribers within a week? Either way, congratulations for reaching 30k subscribers. I hope your channel continues to grow so fast.
I am not sure if you will see this comment, but you should reach out to Dark Side of Japan Yuki and do a crossover episode. You two have completely different styles, and he is a younger man, but he likes to discuss Japan's darker side, and it might make for a humorous episode.
Honestly, at the rate you're going, you could think about investing more into your youtube and less on gambling. Your channel is growing pretty quickly and the Ad revenue could be a nice boost financially.
すげえ！ Just watched your other video this morning and you had 28k subscribers and now you’re over 30k! Can you do a video on what a normal workday looks like for a 50 year old Japanese man?
I struggle with a similar situation, but I think when there are thoughts of "I need", it creates stress, and closes the mind. Instead if the thoughts are grateful, of "I'm glad I have ______", then the mind starts to function differently. Maybe if you invested the money into a better lunch, then you can eat with your coworkers, then maybe you can be friends with one, and have another option for saturdays, etc... it's just an example.
Or when your kids grow get married the house get divided upper floor lower floor and they will live rent free so they can collect that money to buy another home . For their grandkids .
I'm also turning fifty this year. Put your money into paying your house off early or your kids college fund. The house always wins in the end. No one makes money gambling.
Gambling causes the same brain addiction as Heroin, cocaine, meth etc... I know, became addicted and it gets worse and worse before you realize and can stop it.... it is possible to quit, but the most difficult thing to quit ever
My friend, your UA-cam channel is starting to do very well, so keep being honest, share your thoughts, and you'll make far more money with your channel than you will gambling. ;)
Gambling is a tax on desperate people. You explain that you play because you need to make more money but it will only result in more loss. I respect your wish to provide for your family, but this isn't the way. Good luck to you! 頑張れ
I don't think he actually gambles. He just shows us how a Japanese would gamble in Japan, but he makes it relatable, as if he himself would do it. He is the protagonist of the story, as we already relate to him, and this creates the emotional link (which would otherwise not exist, it would be just a general thing, this is how Japanese gamble, ok, but no emotional investment). Pretty smart, I think.
It is really nice to see you outside. Though I hate gambling because every time I've gambled I've lost (seriously, never won anything) I do wish you the best in your pursuits. Cheers.
I think your videos are great, and a fantastic insight into the Japanese culture and way of life. You also speak beautiful English, which is a hard language for Japanese speakers. I’ve always had a keen interest in Japan and I am learning the language in preparation for visiting, and your skill at the English language inspires me to keep learning Japanese. I find your videos informative and inspirational. One final note, I don’t mind that you gamble a bit, and I don’t agree with the judgemental comments from people saying you should not gamble. You are a grown man and you can do what you want. Anyone judging you should also look at themselves because I am sure they are not perfect, although they probably think they are. Keep making videos! You have a big fan here 😄
i totally appreciate that when you are desperate to get ahead the thought of winning something substantial might seem attractive but EVERY form of gambling has you with less than 50% chance of winning. Even if you win short term, if you persist you will lose in the long run. I would humbly suggest you use that money on some of the things you have mentioned you struggle with. i wish all the very best
Your transparency is amazing man. There are a lot of people in the comments telling you what they think you should do. I personally, understand the need to gamble, it's hope that you might break out of the monotony you're stuck in. Personally, I resort to one purchase of lottery tickets per week, it keeps the hope of a big win in my back pocket. The tickets in total cost $5 or 780 yen. I used to work at gas stations and liquor stores in college. I've seen numerous people spend half of their income or more on scratcher tickets hoping to win big. Strangely enough, there was always a person at each store I worked at (3 total) who had enough luck to win all of the tickets they bought, almost every time they bought them, but most people never won anything. Good luck out there I hope whatever you decide to do brings you great fortune.
Instead of gambling that 5 dollars a week you have a far better chance investing that money in a global index fund and net average returns of 10% a year, which would compound to about $20,000 in 20 years from just 5 dollars a week, but nobody wants slow money 😂
Hey AskJapan, I'm currently learning Japanese, and was wondering if there is any television shows you would recommend, not for learning Japanese, but television shows that you have enjoyed?
We're all struggling brother. It's some different times we're living in right now, regardless where you're living in the world. I appreciate your videos and really enjoy hearing your stories and look forward to all of the things you get to show us. I'm learning more about Japanese culture from your videos than I have anywhere else. Thank you! Hang in there man, we'll be your friends! :)
I used to think I was making money buying pokemon cards when I was a kid.. but I had a faint idea that the values listed in magazines were not actually achievable, and I told myself it doesn't matter because I'm enjoying buying them.
@@deadend6399 I mean in a lot of video it's boiled down to I got no friends I'm anti social I'm 50 years old japanese and I got a 30 year mortgage my kids are 8 and 4 my wife don't work and my mom is in a retirement home and she's 81....also got only a few hobbies and afraid I'll lose my job to chat gpt
Hey man, two weeks ago you published a video where you said your mental and physical health is okay, but looking at the videos that follow afterwards I am a little concerned, are you sure you're okay man?
Of course people say don't gamble, but you see life is a gambling game when making choices (going to a school, choose a career, a spouse, decide to have kid or not, invest in stocks, real estate, cryptocurrency etc). The key is to keep the spice of life with a little bit of change, turbulence and hope. When you grow up, you need those to keep the passion of life, it's called addiction or "new habits".
My friend, I also enjoy gambling. But I think you know as well that gambling is not a good idea when you are struggling financially already. If I could suggest something, you have a great idea for a UA-cam channel here. It's real, true, Japanese life. Please continue sharing that with us and invest the time into the channel. It could potentially help you make some additional money in the long term. In a time where all Japanese content is super produced, overly positive, and commercialized, this channel is a breath of fresh air. I think you have something here. Keep up the good work. We are rooting for you!
I love your videos and have been watching you for a long time, but please don't gamble too much. You wont win, but you can use the money to help support your family or save it
Fact, i don’t understand why he just doesnt buy a global index and rather than gambling the money he could invest it and get 10% richer each year, rule of 72 tells you that you’ll double up every 3-4 years because of compounding
Sometimes occasionally its nice to gamble, just dont get addicted. Youre a nice man; I hope you and your family have good health and fortune and a good overall life. You make nice content. 😊👍
I am so glad to see your channel blowing up! Keep up the great work, and thank you for being so open with us. :) I am half-Japanese; my father is Japanese and my mother is French Canadian. I just subscribed now, but I've already watched 6 or 7 of your videos and really enjoy them. You will have 100k subscribers in no time if you keep it up, so huge congrats! 😊
@@askjapan9669 There seems to be quite a lot of videos about investing in property in Japan (as a foreigner) - but the rental rates seems to be quite low. In fact, there are Akiyas all over Japan, and I can't understand why a person would just abandon a house if there is value to it.
@@per_growth there are several reasons I've seen after seven years living here. The most common is that Japanese see a house as a permanent dwelling and not an investment. Once they buy a house they live there until death. They seldom move, therefore there's no increase in value. Another less well known reason to us foreigners, is religious. When a relative dies, many families bring their ancestors to their homes to rest eternally. Moving the ancestors requires a series of ceremonies and they prefer to not disturb the dead, so they don't change homes. This was told to me by two different people in their 70s. Another reason is that most houses are prefabricated and are meant to be destroyed and a new structure built in its place. Historically, Japanese only built from wood and no stone. Even the castles were always meant to be dismantled and transported to where they were needed next. This mindset remains in the culture. Those are just three reasons I can come up with during my lunch break. I'm sure there are more as to why homes here don't accrue value.
LOL - The Pokemon card part was hilarious, especially after earlier losses on scratchies and horse betting... LOL I laughed so hard at his reaction to the cards I had tears in my eyes. That was gold. I loved this episode I will watch it again and again.
A friendly reminder: you don't make a quick buck out ot gambling. It's irrelevant. If you don't believe me just count every dollar you spent on it for a 2-3 month. You will be shocked.
You are already a winner before gambling, all it takes is one win before you are hooked and trapped like every other gambler. Dont let it ruin your life and the people in your life.
I'm not one to give good life advice; but if there's advice i DO know, it's DO NOT GAMBLE!!! That stuff will slowly take a toll on you mentally, financially, socially, morally, and maybe even physically if you just start gambling all day. It's a deadly addiction among others so... Please just stay away from it.
@@askjapan9669 I'm sorry to break is too you my man, but gambling is the exact opposite; it's a big L. It takes your money away slowly, so you don't really realize how much money you're actually losing. Then when you hit a win and gain a large amount of money quickly (extremely rare,) then you'll think you've got a big win; only to realize later that you've actually lost almost the same amount of money you've gained, due gambling and losing. For example: Let's say you started with $200. You gambled away $180 and lost; but at the last moment you win and gain $250. You might think that's a pretty large sum, but then you do the math and realize you only really gained 250-180= $70; which is NOT a big win. So now you have $270, which is insufficient, so you gamble again and again and again; until eventually you DON'T win big just as you're about to go bankrupt. So you're left with nothing and are now forced to sell your stuff to make ends meet. It's a psychological trap that enslaves people. Don't let it enslave you.
I mean, buying a pack of pokemon cards every now and then go for it. If you like it and it makes you happy as a little hobby that’s cool. But in general, I wouldn’t actually do the real gambling because the house always wins by design my man. It’s just too unpredictable! Also, check to see if they have subsidized housing where you can get a house cheaper or a permanent apartment on a fixed income? Because a home should bring you peace and not stress and if you need to downsize for the sake of your family screw it. Just do it man. Get yourself into a better position.
I agree with the majority that you shouldn't gamble. You should think about making a new video every time you want to gamble, with the reactions you're getting it will probably be a lot more profitable for you. That's without the fact that you have been inspiring and bringing together people from all around the world with these videos. Way I see it, it's a rare win-win scenario!
This isn't a good idea! You'll more money than earning. Try a side job or maybe your wife can work remote part-time while the kids are in school if that exists in Japan :) Or maybe anything part-time like a waitress or office assistant. Sorry to hear about your financial situation. You just need a little extra stream of income.
Please sir, I don’t want you to let your life go to waste due to gambling. I understand your situation but I don’t think it would be the wisest of choices, I also recognize the inflation that Japan is currently undergoing. But for your own sake, and your families sake, stop gambling.
The loss is about 2000 yen. Recently came back from Japan. This amount is enough to survive a day in Japan and have 3 economy but good meals. The guy is sinking himself down.
You're my new favorite channel! As everyone else is saying, be careful with using gambling as a way to "make money" - you will just lose it. I imagine you're half-joking, and you don't seem to have a gambling problem, but if you do gamble, then do it: rarely, for fun, and for little money. I daydream about the lottery, too :) If I ever hit it big, I'll send some your way! Take care!
No gambling. No alcohol. No smoking. This makes you addicted to them once you... Speaking from childhood experience. I am now an adult and still hate it until my kids are grown up become adult. I have never and will never touch it or try. Check with your municipality about welfare allowances for under age children or elderly eligibility.
Brother, do not gamble to try and pay off your mortgage. It will end up putting you in a worse financial place, and the mental battle of "trying to make it back" will be the beginning of the end, the chasing of your losses that lead to losing everything eventually. Instead of gambling, learn to daytrade or something similar, it is very scalable. BUT BE VERY VERY VERY CAREFUL AND DO NOT USE YOUR REAL MONEY INITIALLY. There are simulators where you can practice without risking real money which i highly suggest. Save your money for a bit, no toys, no spending money on anything that isn't a necessity (I watch your content just to hear you talking about life, you don't need to always be buying stuff to show us). Don't be hard on yourself, life is hard, the economy is not the same as it once was and it is becoming harder and harder for younger generations to own anything and stay ahead.
You didn't go crazy and blow a huge amount. You def. were sensible in your bets. Gambling wide open would make your financial situation worse but what you were doing I don't think it's going to be super detrimental to your overall finances. I'm not sure how having a side hustle or business from home works where you live but you could find something with low initial cost up front and try to craft or something and maybe that would help in some way. Hang in there and keep on going no matter what. You only truly lose if you give up!
I really like your accent when you speak English 😊 I love to buy starch off tickets here in Texas too. I’ve won $5 so far 😂 hopefully one day I hit big!
You have wife and two kids and job, you are so lucky, count your blessings. Maybe you just have depression. Look at what you have, not what you could loose. That will help with motivation. Wish you the best, life can be hard.
No one makes money gambling brother
30%skill. 70%luck
Unless you're Seong Gi-hun!
@@mofo5206 more like 0% skill lol
@adlerkampf if playing the house or online the skill is trying to coax the system to goad you into betting higher,then quiting while ahead lol
@@mofo5206 bruhh, you can't "coax" the system, especially when you gamble online
That money could have bought you a better lunch everyday
True
It's content for a video, he made back 10x that.
@@wmoule not true
@@wmoule it didnt but it maybe was a good move to gain some traction
@@wmoulehow do you think youtube works? would it be that easy to make money, everyone and i really mean everyone would start creating content.
Stop Gambling!Keep your money in your pocket!You are 50 not 20
The man can do what he wants with his money, he hardly spent a lot of money really. Many hobbies cost a lot more, if it's excessive then fair but based on what is seen here, it's not.
It's $17... He made 10x that from the UA-cam video.
hes 50, so he can do what he wants lol
@@wmoule Youre saying he's made 170 dollars for a 7k views video? in what world are you living in?
Gambling is a waste of time nomatter how much, I watched my father waste his life Gambling.
you're just going to make your financial situation worse...
He’s trying everything
I love your videos but please stop gambling. In the long term you will never make money. I know you are desperate but this is not the right way out of your problems.
Thanks, I need a big win for my life
@@askjapan9669Mindset based on "I need" will not work, believe me. Don't hope, just have a faith that possibility for money comes. And it will.
@@askjapan9669By this year you will have a million subscribers and more so best not to gamble but you have to make the decision yourself whether to gamble or not
@@askjapan9669 I think you need to think about things you really like to do (hiking, a book club, art, sports like tennis or golf) and maybe take a class or join a club and meet people who like to do the same thing. You can make friends, be happier and save money.
@@askjapan9669 Gambling will not give you a big win just losses.
This channel is on a tear brother. Glad to see it doing so well. I hope it continues to grow and you generate some good extra income for you and your family. 🙏🏾
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Think about it - you won the life lottery. You live in an advanced country, you have health, you have family. Big winner!
Good point. This is true.
butttt he has to work until hes 70+ lol
@@dingus3443so like most of people actually
@@dingus3443 A lot of people in the world will die before 50..
my thoughts exactly...
Gambling for a bit fun is fine however gambling when you need to make monry is the worse reason to gamble. There's a reason you'll never see a rich man buying scratch cards.
It was small. so I am trying not to make a big bet.
@@askjapan9669 but if you do it 10x thats 140 usd lost. It adds up so quick, for 140 usd you could buy something nice for your family
I’ve seen people ruin their lives over gambling. Their families, house, finances, all gone. Please don’t gamble, it’s a gateway to something much worse.
There’s a saying in Las Vegas. The house never looses.
loses*
If you really want money, start a casino.. then watch as the thing you're running ruins tons of people's lives. you'll have a lot of money but probably not sleep too well.
It is impossible to make money in the long term. The only reason that gambling exists is that you lose money doing it. Please don't do it. It's fine to have fun doing it as long as you assume that you'll lose all the money you put into it.
I need a big win
@@askjapan9669Brother, please, don't do this
@@askjapan9669be very careful
@@askjapan9669 If you gamble because you "need", you will end up losing everything
株のほうがいいね
The biggest gamble I took in Japan was crossing the street on a red light.
rofl
everytime i watch your videos i try to give my most honest advice and i really think you need to quit gambling with all due respect
He makes money from you watching UA-cam not from gambling so I think he should carry on
@@maxitan2798 keep that idiotic opinion to yourself, a channel like this barely makes enough money to support a stray cat
@@maxitan2798 NO!!! thats a terrible advice lol..
I think you gained 10,000 subscribers within a week? Either way, congratulations for reaching 30k subscribers. I hope your channel continues to grow so fast.
Please do more videos of yourself walking outside 👍
Ok
I am not sure if you will see this comment, but you should reach out to Dark Side of Japan Yuki and do a crossover episode. You two have completely different styles, and he is a younger man, but he likes to discuss Japan's darker side, and it might make for a humorous episode.
Is it me or does this guy have a cool collection of hats. Would you mind sharing in a future video?
Sure
@@askjapan9669 I second you sharing your collection of hats.
Remember: nobody calls it a "gambling addiction" unless you're bad at it.
odds favor that most gamblers lose their money.
@@mth469 Hes making a joke
Eats $2 meals while gambling
Didn't you tip him on that vid? Such a L my brother.
@@Ann_QwQ haha OK
Honestly, at the rate you're going, you could think about investing more into your youtube and less on gambling. Your channel is growing pretty quickly and the Ad revenue could be a nice boost financially.
Ads on UA-cam???
I am enjoying these Videos a great deal. Very Best regards to Japan.
すげえ！ Just watched your other video this morning and you had 28k subscribers and now you’re over 30k! Can you do a video on what a normal workday looks like for a 50 year old Japanese man?
Sure, nice idea
@@askjapan9669awesome! Sent you a tip.
I struggle with a similar situation, but I think when there are thoughts of "I need", it creates stress, and closes the mind. Instead if the thoughts are grateful, of "I'm glad I have ______", then the mind starts to function differently. Maybe if you invested the money into a better lunch, then you can eat with your coworkers, then maybe you can be friends with one, and have another option for saturdays, etc... it's just an example.
Or when your kids grow get married the house get divided upper floor lower floor and they will live rent free so they can collect that money to buy another home . For their grandkids .
Wise
Congrats for the 30K, Aniki. Your content is unique. Keep it up!!
Sorry you didn’t win, but at least now you know you can use the $13 perhaps once a month for a nice lunch with your colleagues!! 😊
I'm also turning fifty this year. Put your money into paying your house off early or your kids college fund. The house always wins in the end. No one makes money gambling.
Gambling causes the same brain addiction as Heroin, cocaine, meth etc... I know, became addicted and it gets worse and worse before you realize and can stop it.... it is possible to quit, but the most difficult thing to quit ever
Ask your wife to find a part time job.
Start looking now because if you get sick,
your family will be in a financial mess.
Ask her to consider it.
Yeahhhh, but child care is often prohibitively expensive for part-time workers. Child care in Japan ain't cheap.
No dude, it's cultural differences. In Japan men are supposed to be breadwinners and it's a responsibility.
@@YogaWan-kp1kn Women can work, too, though.
My friend, your UA-cam channel is starting to do very well, so keep being honest, share your thoughts, and you'll make far more money with your channel than you will gambling. ;)
Gambling is a tax on desperate people. You explain that you play because you need to make more money but it will only result in more loss. I respect your wish to provide for your family, but this isn't the way. Good luck to you! 頑張れ
Noooo...!
Not gambling! 🤦🏻
Keep making videos and monetize, youll be making money given the rate this channel has been growing so far. It'll grow exponentially
UA-cam has been more complex that I can keep up with but will do my best to
You hacked the system bro. Exploding in growth. Awesome!
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I don't think he actually gambles.
He just shows us how a Japanese would gamble in Japan, but he makes it relatable, as if he himself would do it. He is the protagonist of the story, as we already relate to him, and this creates the emotional link (which would otherwise not exist, it would be just a general thing, this is how Japanese gamble, ok, but no emotional investment).
Pretty smart, I think.
Iam early hehe. Iam very grateful about your videos. Thank you
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Great video!! It's so cool seeing Japan at this level. Keep them coming 😀
Love your honesty! My turn to practise it - gambling ain’t it pookie ❤
The UA-cam channel will save u, u just need to be patient
Just put in more overtime or work a part time job....
It is really nice to see you outside. Though I hate gambling because every time I've gambled I've lost (seriously, never won anything) I do wish you the best in your pursuits. Cheers.
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I think your videos are great, and a fantastic insight into the Japanese culture and way of life. You also speak beautiful English, which is a hard language for Japanese speakers. I’ve always had a keen interest in Japan and I am learning the language in preparation for visiting, and your skill at the English language inspires me to keep learning Japanese. I find your videos informative and inspirational.
One final note, I don’t mind that you gamble a bit, and I don’t agree with the judgemental comments from people saying you should not gamble. You are a grown man and you can do what you want. Anyone judging you should also look at themselves because I am sure they are not perfect, although they probably think they are. Keep making videos! You have a big fan here 😄
congratulations on 30,000 !!!
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I really hope the money donated by the all wonderful commenters on your previous videos is not going toward this!!!
i totally appreciate that when you are desperate to get ahead the thought of winning something substantial might seem attractive but EVERY form of gambling has you with less than 50% chance of winning. Even if you win short term, if you persist you will lose in the long run. I would humbly suggest you use that money on some of the things you have mentioned you struggle with. i wish all the very best
I am not super familiar with the mechanism of gambling but appreciate your advice.
Your transparency is amazing man.
There are a lot of people in the comments telling you what they think you should do.
I personally, understand the need to gamble, it's hope that you might break out of the monotony you're stuck in.
Personally, I resort to one purchase of lottery tickets per week, it keeps the hope of a big win in my back pocket. The tickets in total cost $5 or 780 yen.
I used to work at gas stations and liquor stores in college. I've seen numerous people spend half of their income or more on scratcher tickets hoping to win big. Strangely enough, there was always a person at each store I worked at (3 total) who had enough luck to win all of the tickets they bought, almost every time they bought them, but most people never won anything.
Good luck out there I hope whatever you decide to do brings you great fortune.
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Instead of gambling that 5 dollars a week you have a far better chance investing that money in a global index fund and net average returns of 10% a year, which would compound to about $20,000 in 20 years from just 5 dollars a week, but nobody wants slow money 😂
I understand you try to win some money to improve your financial situations. Yet no one can get rich by gambling. Take care.
I understand that but still need to change my life
Sir, put that money into retirement and take it out in 28 years. How often do you gamble?
Hey AskJapan, I'm currently learning Japanese, and was wondering if there is any television shows you would recommend, not for learning Japanese, but television shows that you have enjoyed?
Thanks, I will make a video for Japanese learning
@@askjapan9669Arigato gozaimasu.
We're all struggling brother. It's some different times we're living in right now, regardless where you're living in the world. I appreciate your videos and really enjoy hearing your stories and look forward to all of the things you get to show us. I'm learning more about Japanese culture from your videos than I have anywhere else. Thank you! Hang in there man, we'll be your friends! :)
Pay off the mortgage instead. And make your wife get a job.
Stop gambling. Then you could eat something better than your $2 noodles you shared in your last video😢😢
I know that it is totally contradiciton. I should stop now
ありがとうございました！
ありがとうございます。I will buy something for my kids.
Dont ever give an addict any money... on giving them more bad "drug"
@@madmax8620 he’s not an addict but okay👍🏼
@luna-mg2ei he is and you are a bad enabler.
I used to think I was making money buying pokemon cards when I was a kid.. but I had a faint idea that the values listed in magazines were not actually achievable, and I told myself it doesn't matter because I'm enjoying buying them.
Didnt you say you got financial worries why you gambling?
Because he's irresponsible
@@deadend6399 I mean in a lot of video it's boiled down to I got no friends I'm anti social I'm 50 years old japanese and I got a 30 year mortgage my kids are 8 and 4 my wife don't work and my mom is in a retirement home and she's 81....also got only a few hobbies and afraid I'll lose my job to chat gpt
The house always wins. Keep doing more videos. This is a much safer income stream .
Ppl in the comments think you're poor, but you live in an area where a house like yours costs upwards of 250000 usd.
Bro dont complain your family budget is tight and then go gambling.
Hey man, two weeks ago you published a video where you said your mental and physical health is okay, but looking at the videos that follow afterwards I am a little concerned, are you sure you're okay man?
Your housing area looks really nice!
Of course people say don't gamble, but you see life is a gambling game when making choices (going to a school, choose a career, a spouse, decide to have kid or not, invest in stocks, real estate, cryptocurrency etc). The key is to keep the spice of life with a little bit of change, turbulence and hope. When you grow up, you need those to keep the passion of life, it's called addiction or "new habits".
Marriage is much more of a risk than $17/week on scratchers.
The only “gambling” Japanese men should be doing is investing in index funds.
Keep doing you bro. Love the content 1 mil subs incoming
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Better to use that money on investments or entrepreneurial ventures. It will make more money in the long run.
My friend, I also enjoy gambling. But I think you know as well that gambling is not a good idea when you are struggling financially already.
If I could suggest something, you have a great idea for a UA-cam channel here. It's real, true, Japanese life. Please continue sharing that with us and invest the time into the channel. It could potentially help you make some additional money in the long term.
In a time where all Japanese content is super produced, overly positive, and commercialized, this channel is a breath of fresh air. I think you have something here. Keep up the good work. We are rooting for you!
Gambling will lose you money in the long term. Spend that money on your mortgage, food, and your family instead. This is just dumb…
This is a good direction for the channel.
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I love your videos and have been watching you for a long time, but please don't gamble too much. You wont win, but you can use the money to help support your family or save it
Stop gambling, u will never mame money from it. Find better ways like long term investments.
Fact, i don’t understand why he just doesnt buy a global index and rather than gambling the money he could invest it and get 10% richer each year, rule of 72 tells you that you’ll double up every 3-4 years because of compounding
Sometimes occasionally its nice to gamble, just dont get addicted. Youre a nice man; I hope you and your family have good health and fortune and a good overall life. You make nice content. 😊👍
Oh no, not gambling!
I'm sorry you didn't win this time, good job on such an interesting video!
Bros actually doing better than most people and people are trying to give advice 🤣
Thansk
I am so glad to see your channel blowing up! Keep up the great work, and thank you for being so open with us. :) I am half-Japanese; my father is Japanese and my mother is French Canadian. I just subscribed now, but I've already watched 6 or 7 of your videos and really enjoy them. You will have 100k subscribers in no time if you keep it up, so huge congrats! 😊
Thanks, I have to appreciate all my audiences
My dude you got more odds for you to become rich through random events in life than throwing your money away like that.
I understand that but can't stop imagning what if I win the lottery.
Your channel have grown so much brother, keep it up
Can you make a video about the financial possibilities of real estate investing in Japan?
Ok, let me think
@@askjapan9669 There seems to be quite a lot of videos about investing in property in Japan (as a foreigner) - but the rental rates seems to be quite low. In fact, there are Akiyas all over Japan, and I can't understand why a person would just abandon a house if there is value to it.
@@per_growth houses in Japan don't accrue value So unless you are buying an apartment building real estate investment in Japan is a terrible decision.
@@BanBanChi Thanks for this. Would you mind explaining why this is so?
@@per_growth there are several reasons I've seen after seven years living here.
The most common is that Japanese see a house as a permanent dwelling and not an investment. Once they buy a house they live there until death. They seldom move, therefore there's no increase in value.
Another less well known reason to us foreigners, is religious. When a relative dies, many families bring their ancestors to their homes to rest eternally. Moving the ancestors requires a series of ceremonies and they prefer to not disturb the dead, so they don't change homes. This was told to me by two different people in their 70s.
Another reason is that most houses are prefabricated and are meant to be destroyed and a new structure built in its place. Historically, Japanese only built from wood and no stone. Even the castles were always meant to be dismantled and transported to where they were needed next. This mindset remains in the culture.
Those are just three reasons I can come up with during my lunch break. I'm sure there are more as to why homes here don't accrue value.
LOL - The Pokemon card part was hilarious, especially after earlier losses on scratchies and horse betting... LOL
I laughed so hard at his reaction to the cards I had tears in my eyes. That was gold. I loved this episode I will watch it again and again.
A friendly reminder: you don't make a quick buck out ot gambling. It's irrelevant.
If you don't believe me just count every dollar you spent on it for a 2-3 month. You will be shocked.
You are already a winner before gambling, all it takes is one win before you are hooked and trapped like every other gambler. Dont let it ruin your life and the people in your life.
I'm not one to give good life advice; but if there's advice i DO know, it's DO NOT GAMBLE!!! That stuff will slowly take a toll on you mentally, financially, socially, morally, and maybe even physically if you just start gambling all day. It's a deadly addiction among others so... Please just stay away from it.
Thanks but I need a big win for my life to change
@@askjapan9669 I'm sorry to break is too you my man, but gambling is the exact opposite; it's a big L. It takes your money away slowly, so you don't really realize how much money you're actually losing. Then when you hit a win and gain a large amount of money quickly (extremely rare,) then you'll think you've got a big win; only to realize later that you've actually lost almost the same amount of money you've gained, due gambling and losing. For example: Let's say you started with $200. You gambled away $180 and lost; but at the last moment you win and gain $250. You might think that's a pretty large sum, but then you do the math and realize you only really gained 250-180= $70; which is NOT a big win. So now you have $270, which is insufficient, so you gamble again and again and again; until eventually you DON'T win big just as you're about to go bankrupt. So you're left with nothing and are now forced to sell your stuff to make ends meet. It's a psychological trap that enslaves people. Don't let it enslave you.
@@askjapan9669 NOOOOOOO. だめだよ!!!
I mean, buying a pack of pokemon cards every now and then go for it. If you like it and it makes you happy as a little hobby that’s cool. But in general, I wouldn’t actually do the real gambling because the house always wins by design my man. It’s just too unpredictable!
Also, check to see if they have subsidized housing where you can get a house cheaper or a permanent apartment on a fixed income? Because a home should bring you peace and not stress and if you need to downsize for the sake of your family screw it. Just do it man. Get yourself into a better position.
I agree with the majority that you shouldn't gamble. You should think about making a new video every time you want to gamble, with the reactions you're getting it will probably be a lot more profitable for you. That's without the fact that you have been inspiring and bringing together people from all around the world with these videos. Way I see it, it's a rare win-win scenario!
You are so clever.
Yes, gambling cost money but also it bring entertainment, doing things in moderation is fine. Life is to enjoy.
Lost money or have fun
Nice to see you out and about.
Avoid gambling if you can.
Take care, friend.
This isn't a good idea! You'll more money than earning. Try a side job or maybe your wife can work remote part-time while the kids are in school if that exists in Japan :) Or maybe anything part-time like a waitress or office assistant. Sorry to hear about your financial situation. You just need a little extra stream of income.
Dont gamble!
since this comment you have gained 1k subscribers, just around 12 hours you went from 30k to 31k
Gambling is not the answer. It's a scam. Your best bet is a side business involving this youtube.
I once won a very large sum on horse racing 10years ago. But never won the same ever since. So never say it never happens, because I did win.
Me too, I won only one in the past but still is making bets
Please sir, I don’t want you to let your life go to waste due to gambling. I understand your situation but I don’t think it would be the wisest of choices, I also recognize the inflation that Japan is currently undergoing. But for your own sake, and your families sake, stop gambling.
I like how you explain what its like in Japan. I can't wait to visit Japan.
The loss is about 2000 yen. Recently came back from Japan. This amount is enough to survive a day in Japan and have 3 economy but good meals. The guy is sinking himself down.
It's true because of the weak YEN.
You're my new favorite channel! As everyone else is saying, be careful with using gambling as a way to "make money" - you will just lose it. I imagine you're half-joking, and you don't seem to have a gambling problem, but if you do gamble, then do it: rarely, for fun, and for little money. I daydream about the lottery, too :) If I ever hit it big, I'll send some your way! Take care!
No gambling. No alcohol. No smoking. This makes you addicted to them once you... Speaking from childhood experience. I am now an adult and still hate it until my kids are grown up become adult. I have never and will never touch it or try. Check with your municipality about welfare allowances for under age children or elderly eligibility.
Just a small gambling makes me feel happy
Stop gambling and just start a gofundme for your house
Japan is so strange and interesting to most westerners. You just walking around pointing out very simple things would get you many views!!
Brother, do not gamble to try and pay off your mortgage.
It will end up putting you in a worse financial place, and the mental battle of "trying to make it back" will be the beginning of the end, the chasing of your losses that lead to losing everything eventually.
Instead of gambling, learn to daytrade or something similar, it is very scalable. BUT BE VERY VERY VERY CAREFUL AND DO NOT USE YOUR REAL MONEY INITIALLY. There are simulators where you can practice without risking real money which i highly suggest.
Save your money for a bit, no toys, no spending money on anything that isn't a necessity (I watch your content just to hear you talking about life, you don't need to always be buying stuff to show us).
Don't be hard on yourself, life is hard, the economy is not the same as it once was and it is becoming harder and harder for younger generations to own anything and stay ahead.
You didn't go crazy and blow a huge amount. You def. were sensible in your bets. Gambling wide open would make your financial situation worse but what you were doing I don't think it's going to be super detrimental to your overall finances. I'm not sure how having a side hustle or business from home works where you live but you could find something with low initial cost up front and try to craft or something and maybe that would help in some way. Hang in there and keep on going no matter what. You only truly lose if you give up!
I really like your accent when you speak English 😊
I love to buy starch off tickets here in Texas too. I’ve won $5 so far 😂 hopefully one day I hit big!
Thanks
You have wife and two kids and job, you are so lucky, count your blessings. Maybe you just have depression. Look at what you have, not what you could loose. That will help with motivation. Wish you the best, life can be hard.
Thanks
Remember, it’s not gambling if you win. 🎉
Only if I win?
@@askjapan9669 if you lose its gambling 😞