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
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.
@@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.
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.
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
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.
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...
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
@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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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
@@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
*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*
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
@@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
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.
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.
@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.
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.
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.
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!
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!!!
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
@@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.
@@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.
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❤️
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?
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.
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.
@@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
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.
@@MECH_BOSS2000 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.
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-
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.
@@𬡻 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
@@𬡻 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.
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
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
@@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
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!
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.
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.
Homeless yet works. Deep poverty yet learns. Shunned by society yet gets up and contributes. I'm sure from time to time he weeps alone at night, yet he still gets up the next day and seeks to better himself and demonstrate his worth. The wealthy and pomp love to talk from their podium and prestige about their hard work to claim success.... It's far harder to rise each day, shrug off your broken aspirations, and survive being the person you don't want to and never thought you would be.
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
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.
I remember when I was there just this past year. I worked at Yamato a shipping company like FedEx. I was walking home and I saw an old lady with a cart filled with junk and a tarp to keep it all snug. It was cold and a bit windy, I didn't have much money but I tried to give her a 500¥ coin so she could get a warm coffee or maybe some food but she didn't want it. I was very confused but its part of there culture not to be to dependent even in a crisis like that.
guys even if they refuse force them to keep the money. put the money in their poket and run away 😂i did it more than 15 times it always works (almost always :p)
There is always this homeless Man near my house in Tokyo and does the same kind of thing as Nishida-san. He always seems to have a smile on his face and greets me whenever he sees me around. I once attempted to give him 1000Yen(10 U.S dollars) but he refused to take it. It’s great how most Japanese homeless people try their best not to involve other people by not begging unlike in other countries .
Yes , Japanese people are much more cultured and well mannered. Here in India , my office had a few Japanese employees and they literally were so polite and hardworking
@@lilpro6046 it means they are really honest n dedicated to their job. As an Indonesian I hv found that some ppl smile if the y get tips n some are moody if they do not get tips.
@@iarshintasudjana4382 They have a pride, and they are not beggars. They work hard and get paid to buy food. They always think about social responsibility . He is a part of the society. God bless those people.
I remember in an airport, hearing one of those elderly/disabled golf carts playing a tune every time it went. Except the tune was the Yellow Ribbon jodie.
@Sherwyn Lobrigo, if he's intelligent then why not find a freakin' job? Sorry but it's a complete waste how someone with at least an IQ end up homeless? I mean... think about it. Why would you choose living on the streets when smarts can get you a warm place to stay with at least a suitable income? I just don't get it...
@@battosaijenkins946 God forbid, you end up homeless or anyone for that matter. Sometimes it is easier to accept what we cannot understand than bring negativity, because understanding of this nature is profound, Have some empathy, sympathy. I mean this very positively.
@@battosaijenkins946maybe... he's old? young employee needed not the old one? maybe he could try to open his own business, but unfortunately he got no resources and money for that? well a lot of thinks to be considered. at least he's trying to live and struggling by his own day by day. respect for that.
Battosai Jenkins The ignorance in your comment is amazing. Just because someone is smart does not mean they can’t be homeless. Also its not easy to go from being homeless to getting a job.
@naga perak very common thing to my understanding, Soviet doctorates, physicist and other highly Specialized people working as cleaners / low education jobs. They seem happy about it so it couldn't be that bad but it is a shame to waste since high education costs society allot if they do not use their education, atleast in Sweden since it's paid by taxes for education and living expenses (bare minimum)
@@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...
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.
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.
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.
Japanese Homeless define as Hardworking, Humble, Modest, Pride is also a sense of dignity and self-respect. These qualities not found in Indian politicians and businessmans....
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.
These individuals have my utmost respect and adoration. In a nation which has for centuries cultivated a society based upon honour and success, these lost souls are actually adapting to their misfortune and not only surviving, but contributing seamlessly with their wholesome attitude and solid determination. Here in England many homeless resort to drink and drugs In order to 'escape' their situation rather than tackle their problem head on. Bravo to these men. Japanese people are a credit to themselves.
History and present reality are not so pretty. In Japan, as with every country in the world, things like "honour and success" only matter to a select few. Most people are busy just trying to get and keep their jobs, so they can afford to support themselves and their families. Here, as elsewhere, some people, homeless or otherwise, use alcohol and other substances to escape.
@@DccAnh According to one 2023 study, Japan ranks in at #13 of quality of life by country. But still that's an average figure, and some people have it rough no matter where you go.
@@enzolandiavalentinalandia4051 The homeless people I was talking to were tired of Japanese society, and they felt comfortable living their lives without worrying about anything, and they liked it, so they kept doing it. That's what it looked like when I saw and heard the story.🐱 I am using a translation tool, so I may not be conveying the message well.💦
I love how the guy he sat next to in the library didn’t scoot away. I wish there was a GoFundMe for Nishida San, he isn’t salty about being homeless or anything. It makes me think about how blessed I am and how I take advantage of it every day.
@@damasterpiece08 japan has a social safety net. He should be eligible for $1400 per month roughly. Plus if you read the description there’s less than 5,000 homeless in Japan because of government policies.
I wouldn't scoot away either as long as the guy sitting next to me does not stinks.... I have strong sense of smell and I dislike bad smell in general.
"Japan is so great", but did you guys miss the part, where these homeless people are shunned and isolated from society, they can never come out of their homeless status. Their entire family with their lastname is a branded for being homeless. From another documentary i have seen, these people are treated as untouchables and not seen as humans. They are neglected by the government and mistreated everywhere. Every coin has 2 sides
Asian country 101, if you want to see real depravity, go to south east asia. These east asian homeless are in heaven, sea homeless is true brutality, not like i will ever see westerner have the ball to cover it.
Japan’s society is especially tough if you don’t stay in line or have the right educational background with such and such certification. I feel sorry for Yoshidasans situation. But to be honest I think he’s happier than most salaryman and great on him for choosing to live and not surrender to life!!
Theirs a whole culture of bottle pickers in literally every country. Some countrys don't recycle like japan does. If they did, you'd see the homeless cleaning the streets for profit.
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...
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
@@MikkoMurmeli 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.
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
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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.
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
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
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.
Im actually very surprised that he reads everyday. He may not be rich, but his soul is.
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Smart of you to notice. He is in no need of pity, different to the youth of the declining West.
Surprised that he reads? Our libraries in Melbourne are full of homeless reading.
Hes that guy who trains the main character.
trueeee
Hahahah
Hes just the guy from Bakemonogatari
Nani?
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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.
@@steamedbunsandbeef 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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Everything the Japanese do is to the highest standards! Even when collecting old cans this man show professionalism and respect!
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
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
"his lucky teddy bear"
my heart-
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Yeah that got me right in the feels.
its panda
@@faisalfadly6106 also known as a panda bear. A bear native to South Central china......
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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!
Modern day Diogenes. We should ask him what defines 'man'.
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
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! ❤️
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.
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....
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
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 😥
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.
@@HamzaTuranKubulay so japan government does care about them right?
Yes you can see their discipline. They almost make being homeless look vaguely attractive.
Absolutely
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!
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.
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
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
I have lived in Japan and I swear they have the most polite,responsible and cleanest homeless people in the world❤️
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
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
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.
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!
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.
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'
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*
I would give this humble man a hug and money/food any day. Guy deserves more .
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...😓
“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’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
@@MECH_BOSS2000 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.
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-
2:07 That part just broke my heart.
Brits and their umbrellas
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.
@@𬡻 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
@@𬡻 ive been in a lot of countries, including japan, where i stayed there were some homeless people and they never asked for money.
@@𬡻 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.
Even homeless people from Japan work harder than some of us,respect 👏👏
@Anarchist Zero ya its me and my frnds for example🤣
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.
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
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
In Some country, even the university student doesn’t go to library 📚
This is in India
this is Egypt
In America also
India
Brazil
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!
This man is a decent human being worthy of respect doing his best in difficult circumstances.
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.
"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
I met some of them when I was in Tokyo long time ago and mind you they are polite and hardworking. God bless them🎉
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.
Breaks my heart to see such good people out on the streets and that goes for anyone anywhere.
❤
Mine too. It's just not right on every level.
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
They r polite and kind ,that guy even feeding the dogs with him ,I hope they will be safe and well
Homeless yet works.
Deep poverty yet learns.
Shunned by society yet gets up and contributes.
I'm sure from time to time he weeps alone at night, yet he still gets up the next day and seeks to better himself and demonstrate his worth.
The wealthy and pomp love to talk from their podium and prestige about their hard work to claim success....
It's far harder to rise each day, shrug off your broken aspirations, and survive being the person you don't want to and never thought you would be.
True
you broke my heart 😭 i watched the vid and like, "whoa this is sad", then read your comment... then my head blow up and my heart just... broke 😭
That was so well put. Amazing writing.
Great view!
Buddha
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
He’s so polite, respectful, and honorable I wish him the best in life.
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.
this is beautiful in a really sad way.
I’m curious where your profile picture is from ?
Lol look into your own back yard in Anerica....
I remember when I was there just this past year. I worked at Yamato a shipping company like FedEx. I was walking home and I saw an old lady with a cart filled with junk and a tarp to keep it all snug. It was cold and a bit windy, I didn't have much money but I tried to give her a 500¥ coin so she could get a warm coffee or maybe some food but she didn't want it. I was very confused but its part of there culture not to be to dependent even in a crisis like that.
I had similar experiences. Thank you for your interesting observation, Mo Man.
Impressive.
C M there is culture to return things to police, including money. So..
Yes, I used to live in Japan and I also tried to give a homeless man money and he refused.
guys even if they refuse force them to keep the money. put the money in their poket and run away 😂i did it more than 15 times it always works (almost always :p)
Despite being a homeless, he must have lots of knowledge since he often go to the library. Much respect to this man.
There is always this homeless Man near my house in Tokyo and does the same kind of thing as Nishida-san.
He always seems to have a smile on his face and greets me whenever he sees me around.
I once attempted to give him 1000Yen(10 U.S dollars) but he refused to take it.
It’s great how most Japanese homeless people try their best not to involve other people by not begging unlike in other countries .
Yes , Japanese people are much more cultured and well mannered. Here in India , my office had a few Japanese employees and they literally were so polite and hardworking
Accepting cash is taboo in Japan. Tipping is not allowed either
@@iarshintasudjana4382 yes it is true they may lost all things in their life but not dignity as a person
@@lilpro6046 it means they are really honest n dedicated to their job. As an Indonesian I hv found that some ppl smile if the y get tips n some are moody if they do not get tips.
@@iarshintasudjana4382 They have a pride, and they are not beggars. They work hard and get paid to buy food. They always think about social responsibility . He is a part of the society. God bless those people.
They have the recycling truck playing an ice cream truck tune. Don't change, Japan.
Why though? Lmao
@@unbalancedlibra9788 why not? Lmao
I remember in an airport, hearing one of those elderly/disabled golf carts playing a tune every time it went. Except the tune was the Yellow Ribbon jodie.
Homeless but not hopeless, nothing but respect.
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
What lm amazed at is that he never turned his eyes away from reading books. He maybe a garbage man, but he sure is an intelligent one.
@Sherwyn Lobrigo, if he's intelligent then why not find a freakin' job? Sorry but it's a complete waste how someone with at least an IQ end up homeless? I mean... think about it. Why would you choose living on the streets when smarts can get you a warm place to stay with at least a suitable income? I just don't get it...
@@battosaijenkins946 God forbid, you end up homeless or anyone for that matter. Sometimes it is easier to accept what we cannot understand than bring negativity, because understanding of this nature is profound, Have some empathy, sympathy. I mean this very positively.
@@battosaijenkins946maybe... he's old? young employee needed not the old one? maybe he could try to open his own business, but unfortunately he got no resources and money for that? well a lot of thinks to be considered. at least he's trying to live and struggling by his own day by day. respect for that.
Battosai Jenkins The ignorance in your comment is amazing. Just because someone is smart does not mean they can’t be homeless. Also its not easy to go from being homeless to getting a job.
@naga perak very common thing to my understanding, Soviet doctorates, physicist and other highly Specialized people working as cleaners / low education jobs. They seem happy about it so it couldn't be that bad but it is a shame to waste since high education costs society allot if they do not use their education, atleast in Sweden since it's paid by taxes for education and living expenses (bare minimum)
He still find time to read.. I am so ashamed of myself😔
Such a respectable man. Salute!
This brought tears in my eyes....how dignified and classy this old man lives....he goes to library to read....God are you seeing this!?
I know right. I had a similar reaction... It was indeed quite touching. The ending especially had me in tears
@FEN CHI blame God, yet, free will is His greatest gift for all mankind, even if some uses their freedom to mock Him.
@@omathitis8498 oreo onoma ipa na po gia
No
He’s not
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!!
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 ?
“His lucky teddy bear *shows panda bear*”
Also wholesome man i love it
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.
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.
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
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.
Japanese Homeless define as Hardworking, Humble, Modest, Pride is also a sense of dignity and self-respect.
These qualities not found in Indian politicians and businessmans....
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.
These individuals have my utmost respect and adoration.
In a nation which has for centuries cultivated a society based upon honour and success, these lost souls are actually adapting to their misfortune and not only surviving, but contributing seamlessly with their wholesome attitude and solid determination. Here in England many homeless resort to drink and drugs In order to 'escape' their situation rather than tackle their problem head on. Bravo to these men. Japanese people are a credit to themselves.
They got there own problems just like other countries
Like go look at the suicide rate
Or the insane amount of sexual harassment
@@calmgoodfire4662 their problem are a lot more mild than other country's problem
History and present reality are not so pretty. In Japan, as with every country in the world, things like "honour and success" only matter to a select few. Most people are busy just trying to get and keep their jobs, so they can afford to support themselves and their families. Here, as elsewhere, some people, homeless or otherwise, use alcohol and other substances to escape.
@@DccAnh According to one 2023 study, Japan ranks in at #13 of quality of life by country. But still that's an average figure, and some people have it rough no matter where you go.
A homeless going to the library after working for the day
Living in Brazil i can't even describe how this is cool at so many points
*Our Heavenly Father bless this man and protect him and bless you and everyone you care for for sharing this amazing story with the world.*
Amen
@@peter-jamesmmbago8721 I heard Japan had a Social security system . Does anyone know the retirement age please
if you believe in god he s also the reason people suffer such horrible lifes and have to live on the streets.
@@chrirza5208 people are the reason people suffer. Thats the whole point of sin.
Fucking breaks my heart to watch this :( he seems like a kind person that deserves far more.
society is fucking wierd
You mean the system, society is everyone like you, don't pretend you're different. Do you spend time caring and feeding the homeless?
@@RajinderYadav Sometimes reading a mean spirited youtube comment will ruin my day. You've done that for me today, thanks.
I started to cry when I saw him learning about the universe, beautiful but ultimately so sad.
I am Japanese, and I have heard that some homeless people in Japan continue to live homeless lives because they like it.
I heard that too! Like, some are tired of the constant routine, overworking etc, so they just leave or sell everything and go on the streets
Really? Hmmm ... I wonder ... nope, just kidding.
@@enzolandiavalentinalandia4051 The homeless people I was talking to were tired of Japanese society, and they felt comfortable living their lives without worrying about anything, and they liked it, so they kept doing it.
That's what it looked like when I saw and heard the story.🐱
I am using a translation tool, so I may not be conveying the message well.💦
@@misato... I completely understood that. 👌
Live completely like an ancient monk. Wow, i bet they have a really wonderful life.
Despite being homeless, he's hardworking, disciplined and even polite. So much respect for this country!
Homless people are some of the kindest people ever and it's horrible how there treated
Their sanitation crew play ice cream truck melody!?
They are years ahead of us 😞
Decades*
Culture is better
u got it backwards...american ice cream trucks plays japanese garbage truck music!
Can't stress it enough. Homeless or not Japanese people are probably the most proudest people on earth.
I love how the guy he sat next to in the library didn’t scoot away. I wish there was a GoFundMe for Nishida San, he isn’t salty about being homeless or anything. It makes me think about how blessed I am and how I take advantage of it every day.
shady would you scoot or move away if you would you have a hard heart but maybe you would not ?
How about a proper form of government instead of relying on GoFundMe ? You'd think the japanese would have done away with poverty and homelessness
@@damasterpiece08 japan has a social safety net. He should be eligible for $1400 per month roughly. Plus if you read the description there’s less than 5,000 homeless in Japan because of government policies.
I wouldn't scoot away either as long as the guy sitting next to me does not stinks.... I have strong sense of smell and I dislike bad smell in general.
it pains me so much to see any dog in not so good conditions, they love unconditionally and have a relatively short life span.
In Japan even Garbage trucks look cute =)
Hell they sound like ice cream trucks bhahah!!
😍😍😍
@@johnmarquez3807. They smell awful though!😲
👏👏👏👏
Lol
"Japan is so great", but did you guys miss the part, where these homeless people are shunned and isolated from society, they can never come out of their homeless status. Their entire family with their lastname is a branded for being homeless. From another documentary i have seen, these people are treated as untouchables and not seen as humans. They are neglected by the government and mistreated everywhere.
Every coin has 2 sides
I guess japan is all about reputation
@@scribblehounts569 reputation in connection with honor.
Honor has been a big part of Japanese culture for ages.
Asian country 101, if you want to see real depravity, go to south east asia. These east asian homeless are in heaven, sea homeless is true brutality, not like i will ever see westerner have the ball to cover it.
This happens anywhere and everywhere.
I'm unsure of whether to like your post or not, EvilGrin. :-/
Japan’s society is especially tough if you don’t stay in line or have the right educational background with such and such certification. I feel sorry for Yoshidasans situation. But to be honest I think he’s happier than most salaryman and great on him for choosing to live and not surrender to life!!
He is amazing.. literally helping mother earth
other countries homeless: homeless people
japanese homeless: cultured polite garbage collectors
Double Standards.
Well, the video only showed one homeless person called Nishida. That is too small of a number to conclude that all Japanese homeless collect wastes.
Japanese homeless: Educated knowledgeable respectful enjoyers of reuse reduce and recycle***
Theirs a whole culture of bottle pickers in literally every country. Some countrys don't recycle like japan does. If they did, you'd see the homeless cleaning the streets for profit.
Omg is that a jojjo reference