How To Be Homeless in Japan
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- Опубліковано 25 бер 2018
- Hard work, dignity, and an unexpected reward when the day is done.
In 2018, for the first time since The Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare began keeping statistics, Japan’s homeless population dropped under 5,000 (N.B. Japanese NGOs claim that the real number is over 12,000). Twenty years ago it was over 25,000.
Since then, the Japanese government has passed legislation guaranteeing the homeless assistance in housing, health care, and seeking employment.
Unfortunately, the homeless are not eligible for welfare unless they can prove that their families are unable to support them, and most of the homeless don’t want their loved ones to find out their situation.
Why are there still homeless on Japan’s streets? In a country that values self -reliance, many homeless are too ashamed to seek assistance, preferring to hide from the public. Others do their best to blend in, riding the train endlessly or spending the night in furos (public baths) or internet cafes.
Those who do choose to live on the street rarely beg. They collect recyclables or sweep the streets and do other cleanup jobs. A few may find work as day laborers.
The average age of japan’s homeless population is just over 61 years old and virtually all of them are men.
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Hes that guy who trains the main character.
trueeee
Hahahah
Hes just the guy from Bakemonogatari
Nani?
😭😭😭
They have the most polite homeless in the world
Its you again, I literally see you everywhere!!!
Its so weird that u watch the same type of videos that i watch or its just a youtube recommendations videos
_We Meet Again..._
This guys subbed to me
@@Forever-cy8hb Not everyone gets the same recommended videos...
"his lucky teddy bear"
my heart-
Fr
Yeah that got me right in the feels.
its panda
@@faisalfadly6106 also known as a panda bear. A bear native to South Central china......
❤️🩹💔
I can see no reason for anyone to not give their empty cans to him like that woman did, it’s not even charity he’s genuinely making life easier for people and seems very polite
theyd have to wait around for him and they have to separate trash because of their system. So that lady was just being extra nice holding it for him so that no one else would steal it
@@darkespeon64 People probably wouldn't ''steal'' it, but some others homeless people could take them away.
@@darkespeon64 no effort involved to just throw cans and recycling into another receptacle
the lady is actually nice to him. If she keeps it outside any homeless man can take it. She waits untill its time for Nishida san to arrive and gives him.. so we can tell that she spares some of her time for him waiting maybe 10-15 mins
More useful thrn our homeless they just loiter on street corners begging for money to spend on alcohol, weed, meth whatever. And alot of them are there because they choose to be there.
The homeless old man is way more respectable than some politician.
Sad but true
The president of Israel?
It's easy to be an ass when you've always had money to be one.
Hardships teach humbleness
@@BeelzerXIII don’t say that every rich person hasn’t endured hardships. Some have, some haven’t. It’s not true that all rich people just get money from nowhere.
Absolutely right
I forgot i left my bag with passport and wallet at Osaka station for hours. I came back and it was still there. I saw a homeless guy and gave him $20 and said thanks for looking after my bag.
Lucky to you that have so wonderfull of country.
That man will have surely have something good come to him.
In India it will magically disappear. 😂
@@a.b.__iii yes many times happend to me
@@a.b.__iii In Mexico and cities like San Antonio, Texas it would be gone.
I was walking in downtown San Antonio and dropped my sweater. I noticed and went back immediately to the bench where I was sitting, only a block away. No trace of it. I can only conclude that someone saw me drop it and swooped in to grab it. It's a jungle on the streets of some cities.
Im actually very surprised that he reads everyday. He may not be rich, but his soul is.
❤
Smart of you to notice. He is in no need of pity, different to the youth of the declining West.
Nishida-san reading through a magazine about space and the universe 🥺
That's probably his philosophy, That it doesn't matter if he's homeless, We are just a tiny rock in a vast dark space.
Really? I thought it was shonen manga....
You already know if a homeless walked into a library in the U.S you’d have like 20 Karen’s walk up to him and harass him and call police to escort him out
Goes for most places in the world, unfortunately.
@@modestea9667 not in Denmark mate. But then again we give our poor atleast 850 dollars a month to live on.
@@scythn mad lads, respect.
@@scythn what can you do with 850 dollars in denmark?
@@stand4justice4867 surprisingly alot a decent amount of places you can pay the rent with around 500-600 some even less the food would be 200 ish for a decent amount of meals
4:32 Homeless yet he's still learning about the universe, I honestly wish the best for him.
Meh thats is really cool no doubt, good on him
Knowledge is more powerful than money
💡
Homeless and still able to find a way to earn some cash for his daily sustenance.
One day we all go back to our one universe.
Everything the Japanese do is to the highest standards! Even when collecting old cans this man show professionalism and respect!
The guy sharing his food with the dogs is obviously a good soul
*That doesn't make him a good soul. If I'd see a man and a dog drowning at the same time I'd rescue the dog. I guess this guy would do the same. People are mostly just garbage*
But he should use a bowl for the dogs instead of sharing his chopsticks which is no good for the dogs!
that man is so kind feeding the homeless dogs even if you cant feed yourself beautiful😭
What can you say 😔
It's hard to see so much honor, but no roof above your head and still giving your doogies some food. Dmn respect indeed
Of course he likes those dogs and feels good about feeding them, but it doesn't reduce the value of the act.
Well he probably likes the dogs more than the other people lol dogs don’t judge. What you see is what you get with them
@@mikkos8636 Dogs are more like Human Best Friend or what you called a Loyal Family...
@@acehunterz9048 Love & Loyalty. That's a dog noble life. Love & Loyalty.
it facinates me how he sits beside other readers in the library, and people doesn’t budge.
I believe it is because in Japanese society, the younger ones respect their elders
Most homeles in there tend to have clean body (from public shower) and they usually have a nice smell,not like most homeles here who god know what last time they take bath.no offence.
Idk man, i think they will move after the cameraman leave
yeah forgot that .. at least the homeless here can have a decent BATH .. since they have public baths/showers... so Homeless here are at least in a bit of a good spot... since this is a First world country.. now imagine in 3rd world countries... Homeless don't have anything .. and can't do anything.. people wouldn't even dare to approach one.. since simply .. if you aren't at least even kept well... *clothes and such* ur going to be less respected... and in the first place.. no one would dare go near a person that is susceptible to multiple illnesses...
In japan there are public bath house just because they’re homeless doesn’t mean they stink.
few things I noticed different from where I live(India)
1) Garbage well packed in bags and kept the place clean without polluting the land or air.
2) He is wearing gloves😮
3) He arranged his bicycle very well
4) He proved that living is possible no matter what.
hats off to this guy.
I love how in the end he was reading and interested about Space. Something I’m very most interested about
"Oooh starts look pretty, and the universe is infinite? What the frick thats crazy bro!"
Keeping the area clean, is polite and acts civilised, hard working, proud of his work. He may be homeless but he has definitely earned my respect, not everybody is like him.
Kyokou suiri
What's hard for me to understand is how is a hard working guy like this with no real job even if it's minimum wage
In islam, better go to hills/mountain with empty hand and back with woods, dry tree branch, to sell it as woods to make fire, rather than ask people money which sometimes thw give sometimes not, and indeed hardwork earns respect, thus guy is the real guy of example which mention above i respect him so much..so so much... So much
@@mellissa5101 Yup. And Islam at it's core teaches a person how to live their life in the best fashion.
@@youneskasdi even the smallest jobs have quite a bit of compitition for them
Εven japanese homeless has culture. Αfter work he goes to the public library and reads astronomy books.
Motivational Work Ethic and Habit; not Culture
@@EzraMerr It depends on what your definition of culture is. Culture is not limited to the food, traditions and dressing but the inherent values, beliefs and common behavioural patterns of a population.
@@EzraMerr you just described three aspects of culture, bud
@@EzraMerr Work ethic is practically apart of asian culture.
everything human related is culture. nothing special there.
This homeless man is more industrious and professional than a lot of working class people on my reserve.
This homeless men has a way more structured daily routine then most of the kids here in Germany...
it’s so sad to watch what he’s earning from all that.
God bless him and all other homeless people❤️
It's called survival.
Thank you for this kind comment!
Honor before anything else. These people may hit rock bottom but their honor is still high. Much respect to these people.
honor befor everything! yes, because their ansisters were samurai nd samurai means discipline and honour.
@@abhijitgogoi7149 societies change and what your ancestors are don't affect what you are now.
@@Winghable He was being sarcastic.
They're humble to the point it's ridiculous and they can never take credit or feel good about anything.
Being homeless isn't rock bottom trust me.
That one homeless person who fed the dogs is amazing. He has little to no food, yet he has the heart to feed the dogs. True man right there. Hope they're all doing well now.
Probably might die if it continues
It’s probably his dogs. From his attire he doesn’t look homeless at all
@@phytoplankton7003 not all homeless people look like the same stereotypical homeless person though
Even shared his chopsticks 🐶
Probably feeding them dog
I lived in Japan for several years and it will always hold a place in my heart-such amazing,kind and unique people....I wish I could retire there
I hope I can travel there! The nature is so beautiful as well there, people definitely know their manners. 💝🤝🏾
Yeah, I would too, but the pensions suck and the ageing population problem has only just started and won't start getting better for another 20+ years.
@@booshank2327 Same problem in the crumpling Canada which is still hypocritically proclaiming itself as a great country!
I have lived in Japan and I swear they have the most polite,responsible and cleanest homeless people in the world❤️
I loved how he was sharing his food with the dog even though it was his meal.
Ikr :(
Happens in the west too, I think (not always, but sometimes).
Humans are strange. When you think about it from an evolutionary theorist's perspective, it almost makes no sense: Why would he give away his resources when he could have more for himself?
Humans can be quite kind. Even if they are poor. And sometimes, especially when they are poor.
Yeah, which was so few. Poor dogs and him
@@draven9481 His Dogs Looked Healthy So Dont Judge Immediatley Maybe He Gives them Later A Big Piece Of Meat
@Low I.Q. Researcher It Isnt Dogs Have Healing Powers If U Let A Dog Clean A Wound Thats About To Go Infected It Will Cure It True Story Just Make Sure It Doesnt Has Rabies.
Even the homeless go to the library. What the f with my life.
it's the only entertainment they have afterall...
@@marclenraymagdaraog691 I mean. Get you another homeless homie and yall can do all sorts of stuff
yeah
The average homeless man in Japan is way smarter than you
@Chase Mcdude Hope you're doing well now! ❤️
I met some of them when I was in Tokyo long time ago and mind you they are polite and hardworking. God bless them🎉
That was the most heartwarming shit I’ve seen. I just wanna buy him a house so he’ll have a bed.
💜🙏
Talk is cheap
Winter in Japan is no joke. All prayers goes to them.
Too freaking cold if you're in near ocean because of strong wind
Not as cold as Canada 🇨🇦
depends on where you are. Hokkaido winter's are a death sentence, but a kyushu winter is downright mild.
Illinois be like -22 then 50 the next day so...
@@bird6602 Japan isn't near the equator...
The fact that he was just able to go and sit in the library and read and it was perfectly normal and no one bats an eye at him tells you a alot about Japan.
Let's not lie to ourselves here, people don't hate homeless they hate dirty people no one would like to sit next to someone who smells or look dirty, this guy looked normal and clean
it tells you a lot alright... how the suicide rates are so high in japan
I read that Japan has public showers so homeless people don't stink their.
@@foreigner2982 honestly that’s nice, my school (catholic) always told us not to discriminate poor people, but sometimes i scrunched my nose when i walked by because of the smell and i felt bad
@@ross-ij6qn the society
This is a great way to encourage people to sort their recyclables. I'd make sure to put all my cans in one place if I knew that someone in need would cash in on them
Homelessness should NOT exist. Housing is a basic requirement of life.
They r polite and kind ,that guy even feeding the dogs with him ,I hope they will be safe and well
He was reading astronomy. He may lack in money but his consciousness is on another level.
Money is a tool used by capitalism to make you feel important but it only has the value we put on it. It's Imaginary. Not having money doesn't make you any more worthless. That's the lie of the modern world.
@@TheOnlyRealAlf LMAO yeah we have no idea what this guy is thinking he’s literally just reading an astronomy magazine 😂😂
@@andysux1 bruh, money is currency, throughout history there has been currency or a form of trading that lasted their respective communities/nations to today. In a world of currencies, a complete socialist/communist society wouldn't be able to survive and an example is the USSR who used it's natural resources to maintain their economy (but shit beuacracy and oil crash took it's toll). Though I agree that money shouldn't be a priority over the well being of the community and allowing corrupt individuals to govern it's people, one of the things I like about socialism I'd how it focus around the community, but I go even farther into communism ad I dislike the idea of people leeching off the country instead of working for their part
he was low key flexing
@@andysux1 'Money is a tool used by human society since thousands of years ago to be able to do basic trading and selling surpass productions'
Is not easy life
I wonder why homeless does not require welfare payments provided by the government.
In Japan, the unemployed and homeless get $1,400 a month in benefits. Many homeless people don't get welfare payments from the government because they are not good at going to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare or don't have good memories of it.
But I suspect that living on the streets is harder than the embarrassment of applying to the government.
@@Kamo_shika Are you sure about that ? I couldn't find any source on this information
Lived the homeless life for a few months. It was so easy to say screw it, and drink away. But eventually you get tired of it and surrender and just hold the job you have. The shelter I stayed at was very caring and you got showers everyday and food. This was in Seattle by UW. It was a great, humbling experience. I planned on moving there homeless with a friend thinking it would be easy to wait for a cpl of big paychecks and find a place. It wasnt easy, but we did it. Helps if you have friends that help and are positive that help when you feel negative. K, everyone take care, God bless.
Neither is English
@@theSkankhunt42 inglish no espek me sorri
his lucky teddy bear, oml. this man looks so humble. and hes so grateful noticing the good things in his life! This made me tear up. And the man who was feeding the dogs and everything I just-
What i love about Japan is that they are too kind and polite n look at those people in the library they don't even care what he looks like or what he is wearing.... what a great country!
U.S homeless: drugged addict, wasted
Japanese homeless: *uses free time to read at public library*
They're drunk though. We call cheap bottled sake a homeless drink.
@@leftright6054 you can't really get drunk at that much sake 😂 it's like one cup. It'd take more to get drunk...
There are probably drug addicted Japanese Homeless just not as much. This is just 1 homeless person. I remember seeing homeless people reading books in a library in San Francisco.
I don't know how much drugs and marijuana are sold for in your country.
But even if you could buy such drugs in Japan, you would have to pay at least tens of thousands of yen ($100 to $1000) or more.
As homeless people, they do not have the ability to make such payments, so they are not often the target of drug dealers.
Some of them even offer cheap prices to take money from the poor, but since the homeless have built their own information network with each other, stories are quickly tipped off to the police through their friends. It is translated at DeepL.
Most drug addicts are kicked out of their house instead of given help in America, too. This is a single homeless person in Japan though, you can't compare him to everyone. Not to mention he pays a tenth of his minimum profit on Sake lol. He has been kicked out of his own society for a reason.
“his lucky teddy bear”
AAAAAAA IDK WHY BUT THAT WAS WHOLESOME
Its because he has no one except his lucky Teddy bear : (
I'm glad someone said something. That part really got to me. Everyone can see they are still respectful, hard working, and civilized but people dont even acknowledge how human and real they are.
Everyone of them is still their own person who cares about their own personal things.
Hurt my heart a little. I'd have something just like that too.
I can also imagine someone stealing it and him being upset. I dont know why
but its panda bear tho
It is a panda no a teddy bear :v
I work 60 to 70 hrs a week and don't come close to the amount of work he does. I wish him the best!!
“The working class homeless” honestly need some like these out here
When the old man gave food to the dogs, my eyes was already sweating...
Yamazaki Kyou samurai cutting onions again!
😞
Dogs is your best friend
(Proverbs 12: 10)
The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.
Hai...😓
No one is talking about this asian guy having a strong beard
He is japanese. Most of the japanese can grow a beard, but they often shave it. Japanese, koreans and chinese are 3 diferent ethnical group and the japanese are whose with most beard because of their austronesian ancestry.
good point, mayersdz
@@user-sx5ze8oq3k thanks for the info, vo
@@user-sx5ze8oq3k not because of their Austronesian ancestry its their Altaic ancestry. The mix with the Ainu people.
Most japanese monks have very dandy beards. Just search for them.
I would give this humble man a hug and money/food any day. Guy deserves more .
Homless people are some of the kindest people ever and it's horrible how there treated
I was impressed by one thing in Japanese culture that "Don`t make trouble to others "
Under that poor circumstance , They work as hard as they can to get a meal for themselves rather than asking for help from the government or committing crimes . They deserve being treated with respect and polite by other people
Vincent Ho agree
The government should help them, instead of accepting that people live on the street.
@@oppenheimer8279 it's not that the government dont help, they actually try to end this, but the homeless people feel it is a shame to receive any help and become a burden for others.
@@nanowar1192 in japan homeless people are kept separated from society and they don't have a chance to rise back because of their status.
@@sampokemppainen3041 Do you know 生活保護"Seikatsu Hogo"? The government offers Homeless people their house, money for living expenses and free healthcare. I talked with some homeless but they refused government aids beacause they don't want to live with money from tax.
He's got a whole system and routine. Not a drug addict or anything. Respect.
3:09 this guy drinked that sake like if it was water.
@@pak3ton that sake was like morning coffee for him
@@pak3ton it's still just one glass tho
@@pak3ton it's like drinking a cold beer after a hard day of work, but despite the rest of us this is his only relief in that day
@@pak3ton Hey at least he wont throw change back at you like some homeless
Very hard working man that could have had his life changed years ago, I thought my life was so terrible, I wouldn't even know what to do if I was in his shoes, very strong man, he didn't deserve this at all!
He goes around with a lucky teddy bear and buys sake for a snack.
I respect this guy so much.
I wish I could give him a hug.
They are homeless but they look so clean and very respectful
Same in Chicago, believe it or not. Of course, in Chicago there's only a fifty fifty change whoever your talking to isn't a maniac.... but they all look good!
only god can solve the problem of homeless.isaiah65.21-23
JOSE MENDES no I can’t
@@josemendes2530 please. No.
@@josemendes2530 that’s why the problem won’t be solved
That part where he is looking at pictures of the stars really moved me.
Same
Yeah
Same for me and I like the stars too and am interested in studying physics.
It just made me realize how important school for me really is.
@@SuperSonic3557 how important physic is
It really touched my heart 😥
The Japanese are one of the most polite and respectful people I have seen. I am in absolute admiration of Japanese culture
Life can be hard, but love, and compassion for others no matter what situation they are in is so important.
It doesn't matter if people seems to have nothing, they are our elders or equals and we should always remember this.
The first thing that comes to my mind when I saw him carried around in his bike every things he owns was reading, and that because I enjoy reading every day. I can’t carries around my personal library that I have at home. I’ve really surprised to know that he does his share of reading every day, which makes me happy for him . Sometimes you can communicate more with a good book, a reference specialized book or even a literature novel than with people.
Even the homeless in japan has class and discipline. Much respect.
And real fur on their coats...
Mini Mal I get to know several Japanese homeless and I totally agree with you. Some even refuse, monetary and food help and pay for the drink, still humble and respectful while they stink incredibly and green nails :) They make it look like being homeless is a choice. I was like how do you even find that money to buy good beer. Japanese homeless told that the state helps them to a limit.
@@user-vb9km7hn1p so japan government does care about them right?
Yes you can see their discipline. They almost make being homeless look vaguely attractive.
Absolutely
Bros got the best looking beard I’ve ever seen on an Asian guy
Ikr
@@igorkreep you’re probably right and being Ainu has probably something do with him being on the street native people are always marginalised and separated from society
@@igorkreep I mean we don’t have to guess. He blatantly looks Ainu
Im from Germany. He has more style and class then my whole country.
@@AsdfAsdf-dw1fi talk for yourself
i’ve been wanting to move to Japan for a while. Thank you for this video.
Even the less fortunate people in japan have dignity, respect, disypline and education what a great country.
I've lived in Japan for 8 years now and the homeless are like this in Tokyo, Saitama and Kanagawa as well. They gather trash and collect some money for a couple rice balls and their One Cup Ozeki sake (which is super nasty, but cheap and 15%, and they ain't drinking it for the taste).
They never beg or bother anyone.
Thank you for this comment, Thomas. This video is older so I've been asking Japanese friends to make sure it is still accurate. I appreciate your feedback.
way underrated comment
@@OurHumanPlanet My pleasure!
One of this days im gonna sell everything and go help people like him 😔
@@makokx7063 I lived 9 years. Good times bruh... Miss Japan
Nothing that is more heartbreaking than the aged homeless. Perhaps it's because I picture my grandmother , who I take care of, in their shoes.
What a wonderfully empathetic thought. Thank you, Val.
That comment reall touched me
Thank god your grandmother has you in her life. I know you are doing your best for her.
This man is a living legend living life like Jiraiya Sensei
having a home is a human right. may the universe bless this man and the many others that are without home...
OMG, the homeless in Japan are more polite than doctors and educated people in my country.
they're even more cultured. I love you Japan.
Same here, lmao
Doctors here would yell to you if you come for any free health care
@land of Lincoln do you get paid for your job?
@land of Lincoln if they have a prove that they r real doctor so its real even though they r yelling at u
@@Vandalar1 doctors get paid even when theres free healthcare lol
@@K.R_Mony *laughs in German healthcare system*
The public library allows homeless too !! Way cool JP
I don't know where the homeless go in your town but they "let" them in here. Where do you think they go all day?! Japan hates the homeless. Man I love Japan but it ain't perfect so check your facts. I don't know what you thought they meant by outcasts of society in this video.
If the homeless are quiet, respectful and fairly clean, they won't get kicked out.
So does Clearwater, FL
Lady Wander Not in the part of the country I’m from.
@Lady Wander in Philippines there were some cases they kick out homeless when entering public establishment. Some are not. It depends on a staffs hearts in dealing like this scenario.
it pains me so much to see any dog in not so good conditions, they love unconditionally and have a relatively short life span.
These men are providing a valuable service to society and don't deserve this fate.
Nobody deserves to be without a home 😢
Much truth
Sounds very sentimental. I know a guy in our neighbourhood gambled all his money away, left his wife and daughter with tons of debt. His wife struggles to keep a living by working 2 jobs and take care of the child. The man himself lurks around and harass his wife whenever he could and get money from them then go gamble again. Does he also deserve a home?
How bout house thiefs?
@@vortoxdastox4515 huh
and i'm here being paid by the country cause im undeemed to work. I feel bad cause i have a roof / food. And can freely spend cash by doing almost nothing.
I was homeless for a year.
This breaks my heart...
I was never homeless.
Still I frequently think of homeless and the various non homeless but starving. I buy my clothes second hand and try to raise the vibes for all. I didn't watch commercials. I am simply aware of humans around me and am interested in them genuinely.
Homeless always there... people forget so easily. After shiny things...
Heart should stay broken even when you're not watching a segment on homeless. Then with time if you don't look away your heart will heal up while you're still aware of the homeless situation. Only then are you strong enough to go help out without getting hurt.
What happened, and how did u get out of this shitty situation?
I was homeless once for 6 months...I was making excellent money, I was just to lazy to find a place...
I was homeless for 45 days. Had a car and enough money, but it was still sh*tty.
I miss living in my car, there was so much freedom
The last part got me. He so humble I hope someone helps him out. I would if I was in his city.
i would help you for sure my brother
Wow! The film makers didn’t do anything for him to change his life! Wow! So kind!
The kinder act was to do something off camera. I'm saddened that in this selfie-driven world everyone assumes that if you don't record your own philanthropy for the world to see (and praise you for), everyone assumes you did nothing.
@@OurHumanPlanet Yeah, next time do a selfie or something and post it on instagram so the haters get satisfied xD
@@OurHumanPlanet I agree with you
Good idea! :) But why waste time trying to satisfy haters? It's a lost cause.
This type of homeless is the only one I would give my money to
He probably won't accept. Most Japanese don't want to take money for something they didn't earn. That's why tipping is totally refused by establishments.
Most wont accept tho😅😅
I felt ashamed one time i saw one homeless and i got used to homeless/beggar backhome so i offer a lil but he decline and say he is not a beggar😣😓😢
They probably wont accept it.
HundredthTree He might not accept it due to honor and pride. He probably would not ask for it.
This is show a great wonderful culture, even a homeless person are very educated and respectful, he earning his meals not stealing or doing crimes. I had always love and respecting the Japanese culture. Great stuff!!!
Thank you, Mini!
Mini pham bcoz he was not homeless but after economic backlash he lost everything .....most homeless ppl are not like not
they dont give money to the homeless, and the homeless never ask
its shameful to them
Honorable homeless people
It is still very sad the an old man with no prospects must live on the streets
It's incredible how much dignity and politeness Nishida has despite homeless
Truly a sad testimony to the capacity for humans to be indifferent & callous when so many homeless & elderly can be found in the most prosperous of societies.
I tried to give money and food multiple times to homeless people when I visited Japan. All of them politely declined.
Respect.
Some homeless people in germany are getting mad at you, for giving them food instead of money.
Same experience while my visits to Japan. Tried to give them money and food. They will never take it.
I need help .. from india . I don't have money to feed my family.. please help me
@@satyanarayanadevathi6602 no offense but you can sell your phone its not a basic need plus save the money you use for internet
Mr. Foxo birth control and education isn't as freely available to you as it is to everyone. And even if that wasn't the case, circumstances change, pretty jackass thing to say
In Some country, even the university student doesn’t go to library 📚
This is in India
this is Egypt
In America also
India
Brazil
He is amazing.. literally helping mother earth
I hope every homeless person all over the world can one day find their forever home💜
Even homeless people from Japan work harder than some of us,respect 👏👏
@Anarchist Zero ya its me and my frnds for example🤣
Fucking breaks my heart to watch this :( he seems like a kind person that deserves far more.
society is fucking wierd
@Dev Guy Sometimes reading a mean spirited youtube comment will ruin my day. You've done that for me today, thanks.
I gotta respect the homeless man who works hard, polite. Drinks Saki and goes to the library to read.
The mentality of taking steps by step regardless of the hardships is commendable.
I’ll to think I’m hard, but seeing him read about the stars but to be in a place so low... definitely almost made me cry
You're far away from being hard.
Reading about the universe doesn't make you weak it actually makes you look stronger in the mind but yeah define hard
We're all weak at some point in life , we all can get a broken hand , we all can suffer accidents , define hard my dude
@@MITSUBISHIVII I personally used "hard" as a term for emotional detachment. I agree this man is not weak, i don't believe i ever stated he was. I just found his situation very unfortunate, hit a soft spot i guess.
Poverty is everywhere but this is better than 3rd world country.
even the first world
Ye
So its competition now?
Well some EU countries give money to people who are in need and pay apartments for them and send someone once and a while to look if everything is alright
homeless is worse in us polution nobody hire them or u have get college degree or work history
When I realized I could enjoy my life just by being polite
I love how a dude who actually reads and does something that is good for the environment (recycling) makes only enough money to eat two basic meals and day and get 1 glass of saki. Give this dude more!
Homeless goes to library to read 🖒🖒🖒
He reads Newsweek!
@@sakanatsuri It is't Newsweek,but The Newton Magazine(science magazine).
Of course, it happens in USA too. They go to bank for cool and Starbucks for WiFi, and to library for books.
We don't allow any homeless in my country and whoever sleep rough will be picked up by the police. Many old folks enjoy the free cooling air in the library more than reading.
@@lucioletan528 WTF not cool dude
Homeless Japanese
✔ polite
✔respectable ( each others)
✔ intellectual mindset
✔ clean and neat
✔ smart and calm performance
Not different with another citizens
~culture Japanese style never fading~ work hard and noble.
I’ve lived in both Canada and Japan but in Japan, I never saw a homeless person begging for money. Maybe it has something to do with the background of them or something they can’t control but I still think that in average, Japanese homeless people have better attitude than other countries’ homeless people.
@@cd52713 Yeah, it's a common outlook in Asia.
I'm went S. Korea and no one has even seen a homeless person.
Homelessness rarely occurs and begging is out of the question.
The idea is to work hard and you'll be fine.
In turn, begging never occurs. It's a dirty low point.
To be honest, it makes sense but it's different here in Canada.
We're lenient, people get lazy or give up. We allow begging occur.
I can see at least 10 homeless people begging everyday here. LMAOOO
I don’t think that every thing is as good as it looks
@@cd52713 ive been in a lot of countries, including japan, where i stayed there were some homeless people and they never asked for money.
@@cd52713 In the West we've lost a lot of family values and in other parts of the world people take better care of their family members plus people try not to do things that will damage their families reputation.
No one who's worked all of their life should be forced to live out in the streets like this guy
Nice to see a how to guide for us who are thinking about going homeless in Japan.
If I owned a business there I'd hire him. Dude works hard. I respect him
Sometimes a kiss on the cheek ain't much to ask
Homeless but not hopeless, nothing but respect.
He is so polite even though he has every reason not to be. What a class act.
That homeless man feeding the dogs,melted my heart.i wish the best for these people despite their situation,i my self is not rich,that is why i feel so much pity for these people.ironic,they live in a very rich nation.why does the govt seems to be not helping them?.
Japan has a relief system. If homeless people apply correctly, they can receive a considerable amount of money.
But they don't do that. They do not register as residents to avoid debt and trouble. They don't want to know their address.
I like how their trash trucks play a lovely melody, like an ice cream.
Well, they’re basically kids running to an ice cream truck, but instead it’s a garbage truck
Their garbage truck was so pretty
@@deeznuts-kw6yv Well, actually no, the guy in the video is trying to collect everything before they come, for guys like him it's more like a game over music...
@Kelly Never fall in love with a garbage truck, it will change you😔
That must be excruciating to hear every day if you were to hate your job.
“His lucky teddy bear *shows panda bear*”
Also wholesome man i love it
That was actually really good to watch very good insight 👏
Thank you, Aidan!
We're so pleasantly present in the comfort of our own homes, not appreciating the little things that could meant so much when we don't have them like having a safe place to rest or having options to eat anytime.
"Has time to read"
Honestly, if I'm not crying
That's literally one of the most beautiful outlooks on life
My heart is just-
The statement "has time to read" really inspires me to value my reading time.
Probably doesnt have phone
When homeless man in Japan earns about the same as a government teacher in your country :/
But cant afford a roof.
@Marioghini yeah pretty much in my country as well. Around USD 150-200 per month for teachers, especially those who live in a rural areas.
Here in venezuela he earns about 4 times what a government teacher makes in a month :v
@@anilrai6918 yeah cuz he's living in an expensive country.
@@INGORPG which country do you live in bro ?
Your videos are really amazing. I learn a lot about other cultures and even my own. Please don't stop uploading! ❤️
Thank you so much, Credou!
I've always wondered how to be homeless in Japan. Thank you.
Despite being a homeless, he must have lots of knowledge since he often go to the library. Much respect to this man.