Hello everyone! First of all, thank you for watching the video. Second, please take it as just one person's opinion. AND Please share your opinions too!!
I think Japan wants to make itself a leading nation, sees itself as a leading nation and is in fact at present a leading nation, i.e. it is a G7 member and 3-4th RICHEST country in the world. So Japan therefore has a RESPONSIBILITY to educate their various personel to be polite and stores should not openly discriminate against foreigners. There are situations where discrimination will occur, eg when it comes to say buying property - maybe you require a permanent residency or elections or certain government services or the lottery or such but then foreigners of similar legal status to Japanese natives should not face discrimination, eg a permanent resident should be served in any place the same way as a Japanese person. I think saying that Japanese people are isolated is not a good excuse. That WAS a good excuse in the 1870s but it's not a good excuse in 2024 when many generations of Japanese have had close exposure to the world, with Japanese people traveling, often settling abroad and many Japanese businesses operating abroad. Japanese people also tend to be well educated and relatively well off. There is no excuse for open discrimination. Access to the internet and translation services and so on is available. Now there will always be the odd person who may be rude and xenophobic and I understand older folks can sometimes be rude and dislike foreigners. But there is no excuse for a business to discriminate against foreigners unless the business performs certain operations which require Japanese citizenship eg it is a municipal office. Being introverted is not an excuse. People need to put in effort. Otherwise if foreigners are a problem for the Japanese people they need to ask themselves why is it that their government issues visas to them? And also why is it that their government encourages tourism. You can only blame your democratically elected government which pays big money to brand Japan as a top tier destination. By all means stop that and we'll gladly take your tourists so that foreigners don't offend those people who are offended by them. Thank you.
This may be true for white people with a lot of money coming to japan but not true for us South East Asian coming to work and live. I am software engineer living in Japan for 4 years now and I've definitely seen many discriminations against us. From staring on train with disgusted look to down right being told to get out of the country by an old man, we can't even rent a good house. One agent office in Katsushika downright told us they don't hire foreigners. My salary is around 45万円 which is middle class in Japan but the rate is increase each year is very low when compared with other japanese in my company. That's why so many of us are hopping around companies to get more salary which i really don't like doing. We came to japan because we love japanese culture and it's like a dream but the reality is quite different. Many of us dreamt of buying home and settling down but nowadays we just send money back home. But I am hopeful for the future though, japanese youth are really easy to talk to and understand us and the government is actively trying to help. May be in the future Japan will be more welcoming.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I completely understand the challenges you've faced. Hopefully, with time, Japan will become more welcoming to everyone, regardless of background.
It’s weird, for me I felt more kindness from older people and discrimination from young people. My apologies for the hard time you’ve experienced. It’s quite defeating at times. I found it easier when I am outside big cities and tourist areas.
Whites also get discriminated. I think it's true for SOME whites. Americans, Germans, Brits and French. Those are all Oh-lala special people and they are full of 'culture'. Still unless a white opens his mouth the Japanese may assume he is American and so treat him with some respect, maybe. Still I can believe other people do have it worse.
@@peterc4082Americans don’t necessarily get respect in Japan. It’s hard to tell who’s American until they speak English, but even after finding out we still experience racism in Japan, it’s just passive-aggressive.
Your English is fine and thanks for your video.ive been to Japan twice and love it. I'm Australian and we have a very multicultural population. We too are an island but I think the diversity of population and out love of travel makes us more accepting and understanding of other cultures. That doesn't mean we don't have racists here though.
Every country in the world have racists for sure. But what Japanese made me surprised is there were huge street Anti-Korean march in Tokyo and Osaka which was the most bizarre racism probably other countries don't have. Considering the fact that Japan was the World War 2 offender like German's Nazis, yet protesting anti-Korean is like the same as Germans do an Anti-Jewish march in the current era, you don't think it's weird?
Thank you for your comment! Yes I am aware of the fact that that still happens in Japan for some both historical and economic reasons. But I would say that it’s not the same as German’s during world war 2. Also the Japanese government has strongly prohibited it for a while. This is my interpretation. Thank you for sharing your opinion!
@@Sasuke.Japanese Germany has atoned to the Jewish people, but they completely disregard other people they hurt in WW2. So Germany is not a good comparison. For example German people consider Polish people to be thieves and lazy and no good. That despite the fact that Polish people keep the German economy going and Polish IT and doctors keep the German population well. So Germany is probably worse than Japan in this regard, except for Jewish people where because Israel has influence in America, the Germans have apologised and paid reparations to the Jewish people.
>Anti-Korean March This is primarily a protest against the Korean schools in Japan. Korean schools provide anti-Japanese education, students worship the Kim family, and even have portraits of the Kim family in their classrooms. And the Korean schools are also trying to get subsidies from the Japanese taxpayers. Clearly, they are a danger to Japanese society, which is why some Japanese are protesting against them. Are you saying that Japan has no right to say anything to China because Japan is the aggressor, even if China did something wrong? I think any country has the right to protest, even if the country is the perpetrator of WW2. And you gave the example of Germany and the Jews, and now there are anti-Jewish protests in Germany as well over Palestine.
I read that Japan struggles with the ra*ism against half Japanese people, not ethnically Japanese people (but born in Japan, did all of Japanese school during childhood, etc), as well as against "westernized" 100% Japanese who were born in the US, went to US schools, and may or may not know Japanese. This video was centered around tourists. What is the opinions of ra*ism towards NON-tourists and NON foreign residents?
Japan does face issues with discrimination against half-Japanese and fully Japanese people raised abroad. Even though they grew up in Japan or have Japanese roots, they can still face prejudice for not fitting the traditional "Japanese" mold. This goes beyond tourists and affects long-term residents, but as awareness grows, there's hope for change. Thank you for asking!!
Hi Sasuke, great video. I used to live there (in Canada now) and I think you're right about your points. But I think the proportion of ra¢ists is about the same here. Somewhere less than 20%, less in cities and more in rural areas where people don't interact much. I think it's probably a normal part of most human populations.
hey there, stumbled upon your vid today right after a story of a foreign guy being the only foreigner in the Korean class. Hope with the time Japanese people will get to know foreigners more and thus decrease that fear of unknown facing other foreigners. I actually wanted to ask you, whether you could make a video covering work culture, esp. perspective of a foreign person. You know, from what I could gather from the Internet there are lots of different views of that topic. Some people say that they're clocking obnoxiously long hours even in the science/research sector. Other say they do normal 9-5. There are other aspects to it, like companies run by foreigners entirely with a chill western management, remote work, "necessary" overtime to get a promotion, are there enough opportunities to get a job in a foreign companies, which industry sectors boasts the most numbers of them and so on. Having seen a couple of your videos, I suppose that your perspective is quite representative and I would genuinely appreciate if you'll cover this topic one day. Thank you for providing insides about Japanese culture, have a great day man! 😊
Just a quick note about barbers and not cutting the hair of non-Japanese... In most cases, it's not hostility, but a lack of training in working with different hair textures. Most barbers in Japan only really know how to work with East Asian hair, which is thick and straight. They know how to style that type of hair, how to make it look good. European hair, in contrast, tends to be much finer, silky even, and more prone to natural waves and curls. They often don't know how to style that hair, how to cut it. African hair is even harder for the non-experienced to work with.
I understand your point and thank you for the invitation to Japan. The problem of discrimination in Japan, as in other countries, can be seen as a manifestation of a certain civilizational lag, since human rights, inclusivity, and non-discrimination are important civilizational achievements. However, the key difference between many foreigners and Japanese people lies deeper, in the very structure of society. In Japan, adherence to social norms and rules is of paramount importance, often outweighing individual expression, even if it is positive from the standpoint of such universal values as compassion or empathy. Social norms in Japan have a very strong influence, comparable to the role of religion in some societies. Violation of these norms can cause strong public disapproval. In Western societies, while social norms are also important, there is usually more tolerance for individual deviations from them, as long as they do not break the law. In the West, the law plays a primary role in regulating social behavior, but social norms are also important. In Japan, however, social expectations and unwritten rules can have an even greater influence on everyday behavior than formal laws. Japan Prioritizing Social Harmony Maintaining harmony ("wa") and following rules is often officially more important than individual compassion or kindness. This manifests in the workplace, education, and family relationships. Institutionalization of Group Norms Organizations may have formal rules requiring subordination of individual interests to group interests, even at the expense of personal feelings. Social Pressure There is a strong social expectation to act in accordance with group norms, even if it goes against personal feelings of compassion or kindness. West Prioritizing Individual Rights and Freedoms Laws and social norms generally do not require the suppression of feelings of compassion or kindness for the sake of group interests. Protecting Personal Autonomy Protecting the individual's right to express feelings and beliefs, even if they contradict group expectations. Ethical Individualism Emphasizing the importance of personal moral choice, which may contradict group norms. Legal System Laws generally do not prescribe being unkind or not showing compassion for the good of the group.
Thank you for your thoughtful comparison. I agree that Japan’s focus on social harmony can sometimes conflict with individual expression, especially in cases of discrimination. While the West values personal autonomy more, Japan places greater emphasis on group cohesion. Both systems have their strengths, but finding a balance between social norms and individual rights remains a key challenge.
The word staff is a collective noun. There is no STAFFS. You can be American and say 'staffers' but the civilised English way is to say STAFF as plural, so you can "educate your staff" or train hotel staff or help the staff. Another way is to say staff members, so a staff member of a Japanese hotel or member of staff or even you can use the term personel. But STAFFS is ALWAYS WRONG. Unlearn the word STAFFS as a noun. Now you can use staffs as a singular verb, for example, George staffs the tool booth or George staffed the toll booth, which means he is performing his job there. Thanks.
I have been traveling to Japan every year since 2012 to train in a video game called Street Fighter with Japanese players. Over the years, I’ve made so many Japanese friends that I can't even count them all. Some of them are so close to me that I consider them as brothers. I even host them here in Dubai whenever they pass through, whether on a transit or for a vacation. The more I interact with them, the more I am convinced that the Japanese people are truly kind. In fact, my experience with the Japanese has always been amazing. I never felt any racism towards me as a foreigner. They always show respect and are willing to help, even in situations where I couldn’t fully understand the language. I believe that what some tourists might perceive as racism is actually a deep respect for privacy and a desire not to disturb others, which are important values in Japanese culture. The Japanese definitely welcome foreigners, and I encourage anyone to visit this wonderful country and appreciate its rich culture.
I only clicked to see if you were saying "racists" or "rapists". ....The question, "Are Japanese rapists?" is just as plausible as "Are Japanese racists?"
That's amazing that your government is trying to work on it! Thank you for taking the time to make this video, and for learning English to communicate with us!
I think you can answer the question in the title in every country in the world with a simple counter question: Do you, as a single individual, (without taking your compatriots into it) feel like you are a racist/xenophobic? I don't 🤷🏼♂️
No. Racism is intentional. Not knowing is not racism. It's just not knowing. Now I would argue that in 1880s Japanese did not know. But now, most know better. Let's not make Japanese people out into imbecile people. Japan is a highly industrious and educated nation. There is no excuse for ignorance. I know some people sometimes make themselves out into fools to avoid criticism. Oh we didn't know or we don't know, yet we make some of the best tech around, we organise our society and our economy but here, well here despite being developed we're just ignorant.... no. Japan must be tested to the highest standards. If Japan was a poor country, with poor education where people struggle and have no time to be polite, I would excuse Japan. Japan is No 3 or 4th RICHEST country in the world. There is no excuse.
In my personal opinion, it is not racism. I’m Australian and recently spent 6 days in Osaka travelling solo. I will mention that I have a physical disability and I don’t speak Japanese. I absolutely loved Japan and its culture. The best part was I spent an entire week without being discriminated against, it was wonderful and a prefect example of things being as they ought to be. Returning home to Australia and to our rude culture was a culture shock. I feel that learning about the culture is far more important than learning the language as even I found the tourists rude in Japan so much preferred going to the stores that catered for locals as opposed to the touristy venues and like I mentioned earlier , I was only there for 6 days. I was never refused service or treated indifferently and maybe it was because I was trying to comply with the norms of the people I was surrounded by and respecting their culture. However, I did walk past a few restaurants that appeared unwelcoming to foreigners, I didn’t find it offensive as I figured they probably don’t speak English or have an English menu and therefore making it difficult to do business with. Also for some reason foreigners on holidays think everyone speaks their language and should be catered for. Japanese cultural practices are quite different to other cultures and things that are common practice in my country are seen as rude in Japan. It’s no wonder why some people just don’t want to disrupt their harmony by dealing with rude foreigners (although we don’t even know we’re being rude) However, there are plenty of places that cater for foreigners with English or picture menus and English speaking staff that can better accommodate for foreigners or non Japanese speaking or culturally adapted people. This, I believe, contributes to how a country, so high tech has managed to stay grounded, retain their culture and honour their heritage whereas many other countries have lost that with modernisation and technology. I will also point out that I went there worrying about travelling solo, thinking it was a sexist country. It’s not like that at all and once I began learning more about the culture I was immersed in, I began to understand why things are the way they are and should definitely not be changed. The only thing that I was told I couldn’t buy was duty free when the lady told me no, no this line for tourists, you local you buy from that line. 😂 (Im not sure how 6 days made me local ) I just complied and didn’t mind paying the tax as I was then able to use my purchases while still in Japan.
Many restaurants that cater to foreigners tend to be not as good as regular Japanese restaurants… I usually don’t go to touristy restaurants. I can tell the difference sometimes.
I remember Nobita(Find Your Love in Japan) did a video of preferences of Japanese students, and the race of their teacher. He did a poll on who would the students pick as their student: A white teacher or Black teacher. 95% of the students picked the white teacher. So I think Japanese love white people much more than black and browns. It may be even possible that a plurality of Japanese have a pro white bias for whites, compared to black and browns.
@@Sasuke.Japanese I would love to see a study where they determine if Japanese have more bias towards black and brown foreigners compared to white ones.
Hello everyone! First of all, thank you for watching the video.
Second, please take it as just one person's opinion.
AND Please share your opinions too!!
I think Japan wants to make itself a leading nation, sees itself as a leading nation and is in fact at present a leading nation, i.e. it is a G7 member and 3-4th RICHEST country in the world. So Japan therefore has a RESPONSIBILITY to educate their various personel to be polite and stores should not openly discriminate against foreigners. There are situations where discrimination will occur, eg when it comes to say buying property - maybe you require a permanent residency or elections or certain government services or the lottery or such but then foreigners of similar legal status to Japanese natives should not face discrimination, eg a permanent resident should be served in any place the same way as a Japanese person.
I think saying that Japanese people are isolated is not a good excuse. That WAS a good excuse in the 1870s but it's not a good excuse in 2024 when many generations of Japanese have had close exposure to the world, with Japanese people traveling, often settling abroad and many Japanese businesses operating abroad. Japanese people also tend to be well educated and relatively well off. There is no excuse for open discrimination. Access to the internet and translation services and so on is available. Now there will always be the odd person who may be rude and xenophobic and I understand older folks can sometimes be rude and dislike foreigners. But there is no excuse for a business to discriminate against foreigners unless the business performs certain operations which require Japanese citizenship eg it is a municipal office.
Being introverted is not an excuse. People need to put in effort. Otherwise if foreigners are a problem for the Japanese people they need to ask themselves why is it that their government issues visas to them? And also why is it that their government encourages tourism. You can only blame your democratically elected government which pays big money to brand Japan as a top tier destination. By all means stop that and we'll gladly take your tourists so that foreigners don't offend those people who are offended by them. Thank you.
This may be true for white people with a lot of money coming to japan but not true for us South East Asian coming to work and live. I am software engineer living in Japan for 4 years now and I've definitely seen many discriminations against us. From staring on train with disgusted look to down right being told to get out of the country by an old man, we can't even rent a good house. One agent office in Katsushika downright told us they don't hire foreigners. My salary is around 45万円 which is middle class in Japan but the rate is increase each year is very low when compared with other japanese in my company. That's why so many of us are hopping around companies to get more salary which i really don't like doing. We came to japan because we love japanese culture and it's like a dream but the reality is quite different. Many of us dreamt of buying home and settling down but nowadays we just send money back home. But I am hopeful for the future though, japanese youth are really easy to talk to and understand us and the government is actively trying to help. May be in the future Japan will be more welcoming.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I completely understand the challenges you've faced. Hopefully, with time, Japan will become more welcoming to everyone, regardless of background.
@@Sasuke.Japanesethey won’t learn because Japanese already think they are the best
It’s weird, for me I felt more kindness from older people and discrimination from young people.
My apologies for the hard time you’ve experienced. It’s quite defeating at times. I found it easier when I am outside big cities and tourist areas.
Whites also get discriminated. I think it's true for SOME whites. Americans, Germans, Brits and French. Those are all Oh-lala special people and they are full of 'culture'. Still unless a white opens his mouth the Japanese may assume he is American and so treat him with some respect, maybe. Still I can believe other people do have it worse.
@@peterc4082Americans don’t necessarily get respect in Japan. It’s hard to tell who’s American until they speak English, but even after finding out we still experience racism in Japan, it’s just passive-aggressive.
Your English is fine and thanks for your video.ive been to Japan twice and love it. I'm Australian and we have a very multicultural population. We too are an island but I think the diversity of population and out love of travel makes us more accepting and understanding of other cultures. That doesn't mean we don't have racists here though.
Thank you!! And I appreciate for your thoughtful opinion and experiences! I am glad that you love Japan 🙏
Every country in the world have racists for sure. But what Japanese made me surprised is there were huge street Anti-Korean march in Tokyo and Osaka which was the most bizarre racism probably other countries don't have. Considering the fact that Japan was the World War 2 offender like German's Nazis, yet protesting anti-Korean is like the same as Germans do an Anti-Jewish march in the current era, you don't think it's weird?
Thank you for your comment! Yes I am aware of the fact that that still happens in Japan for some both historical and economic reasons. But I would say that it’s not the same as German’s during world war 2.
Also the Japanese government has strongly prohibited it for a while.
This is my interpretation. Thank you for sharing your opinion!
@@Sasuke.Japanese Germany has atoned to the Jewish people, but they completely disregard other people they hurt in WW2. So Germany is not a good comparison. For example German people consider Polish people to be thieves and lazy and no good. That despite the fact that Polish people keep the German economy going and Polish IT and doctors keep the German population well. So Germany is probably worse than Japan in this regard, except for Jewish people where because Israel has influence in America, the Germans have apologised and paid reparations to the Jewish people.
>Anti-Korean March
This is primarily a protest against the Korean schools in Japan. Korean schools provide anti-Japanese education, students worship the Kim family, and even have portraits of the Kim family in their classrooms. And the Korean schools are also trying to get subsidies from the Japanese taxpayers. Clearly, they are a danger to Japanese society, which is why some Japanese are protesting against them. Are you saying that Japan has no right to say anything to China because Japan is the aggressor, even if China did something wrong? I think any country has the right to protest, even if the country is the perpetrator of WW2. And you gave the example of Germany and the Jews, and now there are anti-Jewish protests in Germany as well over Palestine.
I read that Japan struggles with the ra*ism against half Japanese people, not ethnically Japanese people (but born in Japan, did all of Japanese school during childhood, etc), as well as against "westernized" 100% Japanese who were born in the US, went to US schools, and may or may not know Japanese.
This video was centered around tourists. What is the opinions of ra*ism towards NON-tourists and NON foreign residents?
Japan does face issues with discrimination against half-Japanese and fully Japanese people raised abroad. Even though they grew up in Japan or have Japanese roots, they can still face prejudice for not fitting the traditional "Japanese" mold. This goes beyond tourists and affects long-term residents, but as awareness grows, there's hope for change. Thank you for asking!!
Very Informative and good articulation! 本当に上手です！教えてくれてありがとうございます！
こちらこそありがとう！！I’m glad it’s helpful!!
Hi Sasuke, great video. I used to live there (in Canada now) and I think you're right about your points. But I think the proportion of ra¢ists is about the same here. Somewhere less than 20%, less in cities and more in rural areas where people don't interact much. I think it's probably a normal part of most human populations.
Thank you!! And i appreciate for sharing your thoughtful comments 🙏
hey there, stumbled upon your vid today right after a story of a foreign guy being the only foreigner in the Korean class. Hope with the time Japanese people will get to know foreigners more and thus decrease that fear of unknown facing other foreigners.
I actually wanted to ask you, whether you could make a video covering work culture, esp. perspective of a foreign person. You know, from what I could gather from the Internet there are lots of different views of that topic. Some people say that they're clocking obnoxiously long hours even in the science/research sector. Other say they do normal 9-5. There are other aspects to it, like companies run by foreigners entirely with a chill western management, remote work, "necessary" overtime to get a promotion, are there enough opportunities to get a job in a foreign companies, which industry sectors boasts the most numbers of them and so on. Having seen a couple of your videos, I suppose that your perspective is quite representative and I would genuinely appreciate if you'll cover this topic one day. Thank you for providing insides about Japanese culture, have a great day man! 😊
Thank you for sharing your thoughts!! And I will make some videos about Japanese culture as you asked 👍👍
Just a quick note about barbers and not cutting the hair of non-Japanese... In most cases, it's not hostility, but a lack of training in working with different hair textures. Most barbers in Japan only really know how to work with East Asian hair, which is thick and straight. They know how to style that type of hair, how to make it look good. European hair, in contrast, tends to be much finer, silky even, and more prone to natural waves and curls. They often don't know how to style that hair, how to cut it. African hair is even harder for the non-experienced to work with.
Interesting!! Thank you for sharing it 🙏
I understand your point and thank you for the invitation to Japan.
The problem of discrimination in Japan, as in other countries, can be seen as a manifestation of a certain civilizational lag, since human rights, inclusivity, and non-discrimination are important civilizational achievements.
However, the key difference between many foreigners and Japanese people lies deeper, in the very structure of society. In Japan, adherence to social norms and rules is of paramount importance, often outweighing individual expression, even if it is positive from the standpoint of such universal values as compassion or empathy.
Social norms in Japan have a very strong influence, comparable to the role of religion in some societies. Violation of these norms can cause strong public disapproval. In Western societies, while social norms are also important, there is usually more tolerance for individual deviations from them, as long as they do not break the law.
In the West, the law plays a primary role in regulating social behavior, but social norms are also important. In Japan, however, social expectations and unwritten rules can have an even greater influence on everyday behavior than formal laws.
Japan
Prioritizing Social Harmony
Maintaining harmony ("wa") and following rules is often officially more important than individual compassion or kindness.
This manifests in the workplace, education, and family relationships.
Institutionalization of Group Norms
Organizations may have formal rules requiring subordination of individual interests to group interests, even at the expense of personal feelings.
Social Pressure
There is a strong social expectation to act in accordance with group norms, even if it goes against personal feelings of compassion or kindness.
West
Prioritizing Individual Rights and Freedoms
Laws and social norms generally do not require the suppression of feelings of compassion or kindness for the sake of group interests.
Protecting Personal Autonomy
Protecting the individual's right to express feelings and beliefs, even if they contradict group expectations.
Ethical Individualism
Emphasizing the importance of personal moral choice, which may contradict group norms.
Legal System
Laws generally do not prescribe being unkind or not showing compassion for the good of the group.
Thank you for your thoughtful comparison. I agree that Japan’s focus on social harmony can sometimes conflict with individual expression, especially in cases of discrimination. While the West values personal autonomy more, Japan places greater emphasis on group cohesion. Both systems have their strengths, but finding a balance between social norms and individual rights remains a key challenge.
I thought this video was going to be asking, “Are We RAPISTS?” 😁😆
My bad 😅😅
The word staff is a collective noun. There is no STAFFS. You can be American and say 'staffers' but the civilised English way is to say STAFF as plural, so you can "educate your staff" or train hotel staff or help the staff. Another way is to say staff members, so a staff member of a Japanese hotel or member of staff or even you can use the term personel. But STAFFS is ALWAYS WRONG.
Unlearn the word STAFFS as a noun. Now you can use staffs as a singular verb, for example, George staffs the tool booth or George staffed the toll booth, which means he is performing his job there. Thanks.
Thank you 🙏
I have been traveling to Japan every year since 2012 to train in a video game called Street Fighter with Japanese players. Over the years, I’ve made so many Japanese friends that I can't even count them all. Some of them are so close to me that I consider them as brothers. I even host them here in Dubai whenever they pass through, whether on a transit or for a vacation. The more I interact with them, the more I am convinced that the Japanese people are truly kind.
In fact, my experience with the Japanese has always been amazing. I never felt any racism towards me as a foreigner. They always show respect and are willing to help, even in situations where I couldn’t fully understand the language. I believe that what some tourists might perceive as racism is actually a deep respect for privacy and a desire not to disturb others, which are important values in Japanese culture. The Japanese definitely welcome foreigners, and I encourage anyone to visit this wonderful country and appreciate its rich culture.
Thank you for sharing your experience 😊
How did you made friends if you don’t mind me asking?
I only clicked to see if you were saying "racists" or "rapists". ....The question, "Are Japanese rapists?" is just as plausible as "Are Japanese racists?"
haha we’re not!!
that's the only reason I clicked on the video. Now that my question has been answered, it's racist and not rapist, I go now...
Two words, comfort women.
Does the thumbnail say: Are we rapists? 🤔
oops 😬
That's amazing that your government is trying to work on it! Thank you for taking the time to make this video, and for learning English to communicate with us!
Glad it is helpful 😆
I think you can answer the question in the title in every country in the world with a simple counter question:
Do you, as a single individual, (without taking your compatriots into it) feel like you are a racist/xenophobic?
I don't 🤷🏼♂️
Sasuke , you been in a fight with naruto again ?
Great presentation. I appreciate it
Thank you 😊
Great work. Thank you!
ありがとう！
from now dont even apologise for your accent bro!! i really dont understand why people apologise for having a unique accent it pisses me off!
Thank you for your kindness 🙏
Japanese was known for racism since WW2
way before that actually
@@Sasuke.Japanese wow
I thought the * stands for p and not c.
My bad 😅
so yes bc they dont know (like racists everywhere else)
agree
No. Racism is intentional. Not knowing is not racism. It's just not knowing. Now I would argue that in 1880s Japanese did not know. But now, most know better. Let's not make Japanese people out into imbecile people. Japan is a highly industrious and educated nation. There is no excuse for ignorance. I know some people sometimes make themselves out into fools to avoid criticism. Oh we didn't know or we don't know, yet we make some of the best tech around, we organise our society and our economy but here, well here despite being developed we're just ignorant.... no. Japan must be tested to the highest standards. If Japan was a poor country, with poor education where people struggle and have no time to be polite, I would excuse Japan. Japan is No 3 or 4th RICHEST country in the world. There is no excuse.
I thought it said-Are Japanese Rapists?
My bad 😅
Yes
AI art sucks bro.
I know man, ChatGPT is over
In my personal opinion, it is not racism. I’m Australian and recently spent 6 days in Osaka travelling solo. I will mention that I have a physical disability and I don’t speak Japanese. I absolutely loved Japan and its culture. The best part was I spent an entire week without being discriminated against, it was wonderful and a prefect example of things being as they ought to be. Returning home to Australia and to our rude culture was a culture shock. I feel that learning about the culture is far more important than learning the language as even I found the tourists rude in Japan so much preferred going to the stores that catered for locals as opposed to the touristy venues and like I mentioned earlier , I was only there for 6 days. I was never refused service or treated indifferently and maybe it was because I was trying to comply with the norms of the people I was surrounded by and respecting their culture. However, I did walk past a few restaurants that appeared unwelcoming to foreigners, I didn’t find it offensive as I figured they probably don’t speak English or have an English menu and therefore making it difficult to do business with. Also for some reason foreigners on holidays think everyone speaks their language and should be catered for. Japanese cultural practices are quite different to other cultures and things that are common practice in my country are seen as rude in Japan. It’s no wonder why some people just don’t want to disrupt their harmony by dealing with rude foreigners (although we don’t even know we’re being rude) However, there are plenty of places that cater for foreigners with English or picture menus and English speaking staff that can better accommodate for foreigners or non Japanese speaking or culturally adapted people. This, I believe, contributes to how a country, so high tech has managed to stay grounded, retain their culture and honour their heritage whereas many other countries have lost that with modernisation and technology. I will also point out that I went there worrying about travelling solo, thinking it was a sexist country. It’s not like that at all and once I began learning more about the culture I was immersed in, I began to understand why things are the way they are and should definitely not be changed. The only thing that I was told I couldn’t buy was duty free when the lady told me no, no this line for tourists, you local you buy from that line. 😂 (Im not sure how 6 days made me local ) I just complied and didn’t mind paying the tax as I was then able to use my purchases while still in Japan.
They are racist they stole culture and wanted to take over China.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences 🙏🙏
Many restaurants that cater to foreigners tend to be not as good as regular Japanese restaurants… I usually don’t go to touristy restaurants. I can tell the difference sometimes.
I remember Nobita(Find Your Love in Japan) did a video of preferences of Japanese students, and the race of their teacher. He did a poll on who would the students pick as their student: A white teacher or Black teacher. 95% of the students picked the white teacher. So I think Japanese love white people much more than black and browns. It may be even possible that a plurality of Japanese have a pro white bias for whites, compared to black and browns.
I appreciate for your thoughtful comment 🙏🙏
@@Sasuke.Japanese I would love to see a study where they determine if Japanese have more bias towards black and brown foreigners compared to white ones.