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  • @SabbaticalTommy
    @SabbaticalTommy  2 роки тому +1481

    UPDATE: UA-cam demonetized this video because I showed a Tenga and discussed the Red Light district in Nishinari. To get it remonetized, I had to cut these parts out of the video, which is frustrating. I'm posting the full, uncensored version of the video on my Patreon if you're interested:
    www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy?fan_landing=true
    Thanks for all the kind words. 頑張ります

    • @Aurora_Animates
      @Aurora_Animates 2 роки тому +10

      Yoo

    • @BakerWild
      @BakerWild 2 роки тому +14

      Japan! I'm so prepared for this!

    • @LearnSpanishWorld
      @LearnSpanishWorld 2 роки тому +29

      Awesome amigo! What a nice surprise! Japan!...I like how you cover unique, different sides to every country you go to...And you speak Japanese too!!! Wow

    • @bigglo6855
      @bigglo6855 2 роки тому +2

      Yes!!

    • @Johnny-Michael
      @Johnny-Michael 2 роки тому +20

      The strong dollar allows you to go Japan for half price of what it was a few years ago. So stay awhile you jew.

  • @Scopatone
    @Scopatone 2 роки тому +5711

    Yakuza are a very "Don't mess with us and we won't mess with you" kind of group most of the time. I used to live in Musashi Kosugi in Tokyo and locals said Yakuza watched over the area and it was so quiet and safe all the time. Being that I had 2 tattoo sleeves, a group of Yakuza struck up a conversation with me on the train in Shibuya one night and we compared tattoos before one took a giant bottle of whiskey out of his jacket and started drinking it right in the train to the dismay of everyone around him who immediately cleared the area. They were unironically some of the nicest people I've ever met in Japan, just don't get on their bad side and you're good

    • @MariNate1016
      @MariNate1016 2 роки тому +384

      That’s because they have a code.

    • @boiiofboii6736
      @boiiofboii6736 2 роки тому +129

      I heard they are incredibly racist towards foreigners.

    • @brattingprincess
      @brattingprincess 2 роки тому +282

      @@boiiofboii6736actually it’s because they don’t discriminate many Korean-Japanese ended up as Yakuza

    • @kitsunerinkan
      @kitsunerinkan 2 роки тому +313

      Some are very racist towards foreigners and some aren’t. I’ve met some who are really nice and seen the super right wing trucks that go around blasting super racist and awful messages, mostly towards Koreans. On the whole, it’s a decent country, and very safe. I’ve gone through the Osaka “hood/slum” places, Kanagawa ones, Saitama, but mostly Tokyo. I’ve been to the nicer areas too, of course, but I’ve been to the not so great areas, and talked to a lot of people. I’ve met kinda batshit people, walked past yakuza offices, seen cult people galore, etc. He likely met many more yakuza than he realized, just from watching his videos. 😂
      They have a very strict code of: “don’t eff around, and you won’t find out”. Outsiders are outsiders, but one thing he said is super true: Osaka on the whole has the nicest and most cheerful population. Very open and friendly.
      Definitely wouldn’t whip a camera out near a known yakuza controlled area. They also have cameras all around their buildings. They see it all.
      Source: lived here 20 years, mostly in the Kanto area, around Tokyo. I also feel 100% safe walking around places like Kabukicho, hoods/slums, etc here.

    • @PeaknikMicki
      @PeaknikMicki 2 роки тому +105

      Reminds me that Tokyo is the only place where I've handed my DSLR camera to a punk rocker with mohawk so he could take photo of me with group of other punk rockers. Wouldn't do that anywhere else.

  • @gravyhippo
    @gravyhippo 2 роки тому +1074

    I really love the way this was filmed. Authentic and no annoying music edited over. This feels vintage almost haha

    • @MCStairsOfDeath
      @MCStairsOfDeath 2 роки тому +11

      10000%

    • @nagato2201
      @nagato2201 2 роки тому +26

      A classic old style vlog

    • @kingtvt973
      @kingtvt973 2 роки тому +4

      Try Tokyo lens aswell he’s not that bad

    • @gravyhippo
      @gravyhippo 2 роки тому +1

      @@kingtvt973 cool! Thanks

    • @Slavik07
      @Slavik07 2 роки тому

      Great point! ❤

  • @Mellowmellowmarshmellow
    @Mellowmellowmarshmellow Рік тому +61

    I loved the fact that some random guy saw you recording so he stopped and did the peace sign,literally just made my day!

  • @ChoeDave
    @ChoeDave 2 роки тому +2841

    This bar interaction is so wholesome on so many levels... How a single guy brought everyone together

    • @imjustarando7054
      @imjustarando7054 2 роки тому +102

      Definitely, i dont understand what they are saying most of the time but i like their vibe lol

    • @nomaschalupas2453
      @nomaschalupas2453 2 роки тому +158

      Actually…. That group was together and he joined them. So the group allowed and brought him in. It’s amazing that a group of people could make ONE stranger feel like family. Instead of giving him the side eye and asking him to leave your group alone like most would in my country.
      Recently in my country you could get attacked from behind for just being Asian.

    • @dannypants0000
      @dannypants0000 2 роки тому +28

      x1000% I've had interactions with Japanese locals just like this, and simply being curious and trying to speak any phrase that I have learned does wonders in building rapport.

    • @nomaschalupas2453
      @nomaschalupas2453 2 роки тому +7

      @@matsci5130 even worse because it makes 2 so called free countries shitty for a stranger, or asians. im in the US

    • @BabyBirdFOH
      @BabyBirdFOH 2 роки тому +33

      @@nomaschalupas2453 no one is attacking Asians in America bruh.

  • @pnoyboi916
    @pnoyboi916 2 роки тому +1012

    6:02 he waited his whole life for this one moment

    • @folonrng
      @folonrng 2 роки тому +99

      and it was worth it. peace dudeeee.

    • @TYLOTYLOTYLO
      @TYLOTYLOTYLO 2 роки тому +51

      PEACE DUDE

    • @Davavo
      @Davavo 2 роки тому +37

      Peace homie

    • @MrLAli-ro5ir
      @MrLAli-ro5ir 2 роки тому +27

      PEACEEEEEEE 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @adrianhilltobar3690
      @adrianhilltobar3690 2 роки тому +20

      lmaoo i liked the video at that exact moment then checked comments

  • @Zigga.kepler
    @Zigga.kepler Рік тому +105

    The fact that they call this is a "slum" is just a flex tbh. I mean the houses look more better than the depressing block of flats you find here in central london.

    • @michellelloyd4811
      @michellelloyd4811 6 місяців тому +6

      And in the US!!!!!

    • @huntersedlacek7495
      @huntersedlacek7495 6 місяців тому

      Makes you wonder why the borders are so open in most European countries and the US. I mean we all know that 13% of the population makes up half of the crime in the US. So it probably wouldn’t help us. 😂 If you know you know.

    • @304sg
      @304sg 5 місяців тому +5

      I know right… I kept waiting for the “slum” part. I live in Appalachian U.S.A.

    • @ryanimpink13
      @ryanimpink13 5 місяців тому +2

      Much nicer than some middle class neighborhoods in Brazil

    • @Jakob.Hamburg
      @Jakob.Hamburg 4 місяці тому

      It is not a flex. Other people have other standards and other feelings towards things.

  • @pocketsocrates6140
    @pocketsocrates6140 2 роки тому +528

    That part towards the end where you took the middle seat between two different groups and immediately made everyone sociable and have a good time - that's a great trait to have. Like a real life superpower.

    • @BlueZirnitra
      @BlueZirnitra 2 роки тому +24

      Used to be called charisma lol. Superpower¿

    • @cameronsaunders9020
      @cameronsaunders9020 Рік тому +3

      @@BlueZirnitra right lol "superpower" is wild

    • @alphaeligon9226
      @alphaeligon9226 Рік тому +4

      More like eloquent charismatic carismática 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇

    • @giannilyanicks1718
      @giannilyanicks1718 Рік тому

      it's a beautiful country , but full of superficial people who fool foreigners. i don't understand its locals, they allow themselves to criticize foreigners they doesn't know , but when we criticize them they do mind about it.
      over the years i have seen so much of stupid comments left by some japânese , they literally annoy people who has their right to leave negative comments and saying the truth about their culture. they defend their compatriots but they don't recognize their numerous cultural flaws . they ask us to SpEaK JaPaNesE , but what if we speak it poorly? not anyone has the courage to learn it during decades.
      some says we must get to know them so they can correct us our japanese , BUT HOW can WE do that?! especially if they refuse to share their feeling and showing us their personality , to always behave like automatons?
      i have enough of these nonsensical replies and these excessive mysteries, i wants answers said reasonably and honestly!

    • @LeBronyaJames
      @LeBronyaJames 11 місяців тому +4

      It’s sad that normal socialising is considered a superpower

  • @BradTrimas
    @BradTrimas 2 роки тому +322

    I love when they talk about the most dangerous area's of Japan and I can find a far more dangerous area here in Las Vegas within minutes from my home.

    • @marcbernicker206
      @marcbernicker206 2 роки тому

      Blacks are not represented there

    • @mingchenwei1978
      @mingchenwei1978 2 роки тому +39

      People always hyping up japan as this superior gangland 😂. The most amount of crime you’ll see here is like a shoplifting

    • @chocolatechipslime
      @chocolatechipslime 2 роки тому

      And the thing is, small cities in America will record more murders than the entire country of Japan will

    • @wuhhlfarg5578
      @wuhhlfarg5578 2 роки тому

      Well that's because the US sucks
      Especially big city's
      But hey i guess thats what happens when any random idiot can get his hands on guns 24/7

    • @BennieTarrMusic
      @BennieTarrMusic 2 роки тому +6

      America is obsolete.

  • @johnzamma5248
    @johnzamma5248 2 роки тому +170

    Just some notes from a random Japanese ;)
    The church-ish building you can see across the street, is a Pentecostal church. It's a famous site among people who like sketchy buildings. I mean you can't describe the feeling it gives you when you're right in front. Nothing special tho, Just an old church.
    The place where Tommy was encouraged to take his camera down is Japan's biggest red light district, Tobita Shinchi. They highly resist being filmed, since prostitution is illegal in Japan, and they're technically breaking the law. However it is a huge market, and many tourists come and spend a ton for the experience you can only get there.
    The guy on the wheelchair afterwards is explaining that the god of Tobita district is praised at the shrine, so basically that would mean it's shinto but as in many cases, you can't completely separate shinto from buddhism in Japan.
    By the way I have lived almost my whole life in Japan, and I've never seen anyone study Japanese JUST for a month and speak so well. Big props!! Looking forward to other videos❤️

    • @maegalroammis6020
      @maegalroammis6020 Рік тому

      we have no good reason to go in your country.

    • @waltertodd4479
      @waltertodd4479 11 місяців тому +4

      Thank you for that insight...

    • @maegalroammis6020
      @maegalroammis6020 11 місяців тому

      i am honestly disgusted about how they are in Japan. i learned they wouldn't help foreigners if they get starved or get homesick, but when they loose objects or look lost , they force still themselves to help them. They don't mind being discriminative , but they still mind being criticized about it. Pathetic. Many Japanese told me "we're sorry if we're like that, but we hope you'il still enjoy our culture" but i have no reason ! Especially if they refuse to show their natural side and prefer to impose us their mechanical side and their systematical shyness! They wouldn't forgive badly spoken japanese! Good reason to strongly dislike them!

    • @chase5298
      @chase5298 14 днів тому

      @@waltertodd4479 you're welcome Walter

  • @DavidSmith-eh9im
    @DavidSmith-eh9im 2 роки тому +778

    Having lived in Japan for many years I can relate to everything in this video. It's so real. Sitting in a small bar and chatting to everyone happens all the time, with everyone being so friendly and engaging. His Japanese isn't perfect but who cares? He can speak enough to have a conversation with the locals, which is what it is all about.

    • @gundamux83
      @gundamux83 2 роки тому +35

      Best way to learn Japanese imo

    • @McFwoupson
      @McFwoupson 2 роки тому +51

      @@gundamux83 best way to learn any language. Live in a country with a foreign language for a year and you'll learn much faster than if you took a class. It's especially good if you study and also live in an area with a language you don't speak. I really want to learn a second language. Practiced Spanish for a while and then just forgot about practicing it.

    • @excalibro8365
      @excalibro8365 2 роки тому

      Only happens if you're white...

    • @beatnik6806
      @beatnik6806 2 роки тому +6

      @@excalibro8365 yeah that happens almost everywhere, whites have a good reputation behaving themselves around the world. There is expections but anyway.

    • @buzz5969
      @buzz5969 2 роки тому +1

      Most JNs went out of there way to practice their English when I lived there for almost 15 years.

  • @Chrisb8s
    @Chrisb8s 2 роки тому +2263

    I remember going into a “dangerous “ area in Tokyo there was a loud speaker warning people not to be taken by scammers. I guess it was the “adult” area. I felt safer than anywhere in the United States. The most dangerous thing for me in japan is overeating and becoming a sumo

    • @Spacedawg879
      @Spacedawg879 2 роки тому +144

      I bet the most dangerous thing there is getting slammed by a sack of rice

    • @xVongolaXth
      @xVongolaXth 2 роки тому +38

      @@Spacedawg879 You're talking about china.

    • @leonardmulrooney3806
      @leonardmulrooney3806 2 роки тому +283

      I live in Japan. The most dangerous place in Japan is 1000% safer than any late night diner in the US.

    • @andyptv1996
      @andyptv1996 2 роки тому +96

      Yeah Japan is statistically one of the safest countries in the planet. Even the majority of Yakuza clans have moved into legal business now.

    • @exudeku
      @exudeku 2 роки тому +16

      @@xVongolaXth nah, its a common scene in Asia. Each adult Asian-born people you know are 100% got an accident with a sack of rice

  • @soohyunkim678
    @soohyunkim678 Рік тому +81

    I am Korean and watching people from my two most favorite countries, the U.S. and Japan, getting along makes me really happy and cheerful. Thanks for this great video.

  • @Big5mokE719
    @Big5mokE719 2 роки тому +964

    It's amazing how a lonely stranger from across the world can sit down with a table of quiet drinkers and over a beer the whole mood shifts and everyone gets loud and starts enjoying themselves more than ever. I don't know if it's a testament to beer or just the power of human interaction but it's cool as hell

    • @ayylmao2202
      @ayylmao2202 2 роки тому +12

      Beautifully said!

    • @ex0duzz
      @ex0duzz 2 роки тому +11

      Lol course it's beer. Why do you think people drink for, it allows them to open up and be more "loose". Even sexually.. surprise surprise /s

    • @cathoderay305
      @cathoderay305 2 роки тому +34

      Alcohol allows Japanese people to lower their inhibitions because it provides an excuse for a more natural, less controlled behavior on their part. I shared drinks with many of them while stationed out of Sasebo and taking even a small sip of beer or whiskey gave them an opportunity to blame any ill or uncontrolled behavior on the booze. Inviting them out for drinks is a great way of becoming friends in Japan. Also, Japanese women really enjoy being treated to ice cream.

    • @BlueZirnitra
      @BlueZirnitra 2 роки тому +16

      He's just a wildcard. Locals in a bar get bored of each other after a while and run out of stuff to talk about. A fresh face with an outgoing personality will bring much needed life to the situation.

    • @cornstarch4575
      @cornstarch4575 2 роки тому +6

      I used to this all the time when living in Japan, it's so easy and I miss it a lot. I'm from Australia and you just don't see that here.

  • @djtrumppp
    @djtrumppp 2 роки тому +11

    @ 21:00 The Beer is on me !!!

  • @michaelpriddis7726
    @michaelpriddis7726 Рік тому +102

    I lived in Sugamo, a suburb where many Yakuza families lived. It was peaceful, safe and charming. Yakuza only harm other Yakuza, and they do it privately. This isn’t Bogotá or a Rio slum. Tokyo is the safest city in the world. Those girls weren’t laughing nervously, they were laughing at the hapless gaijin who was lost.

    • @Coldberg
      @Coldberg Рік тому +2

      What an incredible Bad Video, sorry to say that but i could Not believe it. Zero Input

    • @maegalroammis6020
      @maegalroammis6020 Рік тому +1

      japanese just use foreigners as wallets or dictionnary

    • @LeBronyaJames
      @LeBronyaJames 11 місяців тому

      ⁠@@maegalroammis6020You’d be in for a shock when you discover taxes and GLOBAL tourism industry

  • @andyptv1996
    @andyptv1996 2 роки тому +403

    Absolutely mad how much of Osaka I instantly recognise the location because of the Ryu Ga Gotoku/Yakuza game series. I never fully appreciated how realistic the layout and details are in those games until I saw videos showing the locations which they are based on.

    • @pfftnuffinpersonalkid1541
      @pfftnuffinpersonalkid1541 2 роки тому +57

      Really feels like you've actually been there. Like I know where the Don Quijote is and everything lmao.

    • @miesmuschel
      @miesmuschel 2 роки тому +1

      Ditto

    • @okmon9215
      @okmon9215 2 роки тому +34

      Been binging the games and as soon as i saw the double bridge I knew where he was

    • @calebscalzo
      @calebscalzo 2 роки тому +4

      Those games are the best series of all time IMO; have them all, even the first 2 on PS2

    • @Levittchen4G
      @Levittchen4G 2 роки тому +10

      I also instantly recognized the bridge in the first Yakuza Majima plot

  • @yungjamez312
    @yungjamez312 2 роки тому +579

    I live here and tbh, there really are no dangerous areas. You won’t find a single area that you’ll feel “unsafe” or feel like you have to watch your back, like you have to do in most American cities at night.

    • @davidclaro152
      @davidclaro152 2 роки тому +45

      You're right. In my area in Japan as I mentioned about talking about them, you can walk around that neighborhood at night and not much of anything will happen; especially if you're a foreigner. As I also said, they just stick to themselves. The scary and violent setting that the media and documentaries are promoting really is just hype. I know because I've lived in the area for about 20 years. Nothing really happens with the locals.

    • @rubyy.7374
      @rubyy.7374 2 роки тому

      What about compared to other parts of Japan?

    • @lilgreen12
      @lilgreen12 2 роки тому

      White people forget that your a foreigner were ever you go. It might be safe but you have to be respectful of their culture. If this did get robbed he would act shocked like what you expect when your looking for trouble for clout. And your right he wouldn't survive walking around watts or Chicago doing this.

    • @yungjamez312
      @yungjamez312 2 роки тому +25

      @@lilgreen12 there’s legit like 1 robbing a year in Japan bro. Pickpocketing on the other hand

    • @lilgreen12
      @lilgreen12 2 роки тому +23

      @@yungjamez312 yeah you have to be on your guard no matter what. It's probably because I'm from California but still crazy people are everywhere my friend got jumped in korea which is supposed to be a calm place.

  • @SayHelloToOblivion
    @SayHelloToOblivion Рік тому +15

    You are so brave. When you asked if you can sit at that outdoor bar with all those people, I about died. My social anxiety could never. I truly wish I could, but I could never.

  • @evanperkinns9039
    @evanperkinns9039 2 роки тому +62

    I'm around your age and from New York as well - born in Flushing, but out on Long Island now. I've never been outside of the US, but your videos make me feel like I'm on a trip to the other side of the world. I only found your channel a few months ago but have been enjoying going through your backlog. You're now for sure my favorite travel blogger. You introduce these interesting places without exoticizing the people there, which is something that too many other travel bloggers are guilty of. I hope someday I will be able to visit another country when it's in the cards for me, maybe even meet my own "Tom Hanks". Thanks for the hours of entertainment and education. Much love, Evan.

    • @polygonkilla
      @polygonkilla 2 роки тому +3

      Yo you kidding me - you in NYC - the world is right there. Wanna go to Korea, go to parts of Queens, wanna go to South America, go to Junction Blvd and Roosevelt Ave, in Queens, Wanna visit Guyana or India go to Richmond Hill again Queens, Russia/Ukraine Brighton Beach, Brooklyn.
      The world, its people and its food are right at your doorstep.

    • @xensensei
      @xensensei 2 роки тому +18

      @@polygonkilla I'm sorry but going to those places is nothing like visiting the countries itself. You can't compare Korea to parts of Queens.

    • @polygonkilla
      @polygonkilla 2 роки тому +2

      @@xensensei Yes thats obvious but, if you cant afford to go to all these places - these neighborhoods are the next best thing.

    • @smithjeff3002
      @smithjeff3002 2 роки тому +2

      From Flushing too, man: born Flushing Hospital!

    • @capitalb5889
      @capitalb5889 2 роки тому +1

      Buy a plane ticket and go somewhere - not even Canada is very far away!

  • @kranzonguam
    @kranzonguam 2 роки тому +70

    Now you're in my backyard! Your Japanese is good! It always amazing how surprised many Japanese are that foreigners speak at all, and how appreciative they are when people try!
    Have good fun!

  • @CarlosOliveira-zs9yl
    @CarlosOliveira-zs9yl Рік тому +23

    "Japan's most feared slum" is probably better off than Brazil's least feared upscale neighborhood

    • @John_on_the_mountain
      @John_on_the_mountain 5 місяців тому

      Especially since those upscale Brazil neighborhoods are where the thugs go to rob and kidnap lol

  • @beedee8185
    @beedee8185 2 роки тому +381

    In a world where every “reality” series seem to be staged, this was SUCH a breath of fresh air.
    The chat with the Japanese people at the bar was amazing incredible

    • @MetaITurtle
      @MetaITurtle 2 роки тому +6

      It's videos like this where you can see the difference between real and fake

    • @giannilyanicks1718
      @giannilyanicks1718 2 роки тому

      othing of genuine.

  • @SPMUAYTHAI
    @SPMUAYTHAI 2 роки тому +101

    19:00 That bar sequence is absolutely amazing. This is everything I love about Asia and that I remember from my first trip in Thailand. I'd say that I was pretty surprised to see this happening in Japan. Perfect exemple once again not to believe everything people say about this or that country until you travel there or watch/listen people's stories there. Going to Tokyo in January. Can't wait. Subscribed right away.

  • @gottheruns9693
    @gottheruns9693 2 роки тому +69

    I love how you don't have annoying music playing in the background, just genuine interaction.

    • @emmil8788
      @emmil8788 Рік тому +1

      What

    • @krunkle5136
      @krunkle5136 3 місяці тому

      True. So many other places in other countries seem to blare music so no one can think.

  • @STAMPER-DESIGN
    @STAMPER-DESIGN 2 роки тому +145

    Just when I thought I couldn't love a culture more in Africa, you go to Japan and do it again. Thanks Tommy!!

    • @Visible-jb2ew
      @Visible-jb2ew 2 роки тому +15

      Africa has many cultures it isn’t just one.

    • @strandkorbst9643
      @strandkorbst9643 2 роки тому +9

      Africa? What kind of culture is that supposed to be??

    • @whygamingwhy2404
      @whygamingwhy2404 2 роки тому +1

      Gotta absorb other countries culture since he's American, they basically don't have one lmao.

    • @MetaITurtle
      @MetaITurtle 2 роки тому +2

      @@strandkorbst9643 I don't think they meant anything by that. Probably don't know another way to express themselves.

    • @moonstryder1740
      @moonstryder1740 Рік тому

      ​@@strandkorbst9643 stealing probably

  • @RoverStover
    @RoverStover 2 роки тому +14

    This guys travel vlogs are raw and real and such a breathe of fresh air in a time when so much travel content online is overproduced, glamorized and all the same. Reminds me a bit of Vagrant Holiday, just real and fun.

  • @pikapikaachhu
    @pikapikaachhu Рік тому +118

    As someone with social anxiety who’s also going to visit Japan in a few days, these videos help me be less afraid of interacting with people. It’s really inspiring how you can make friends with locals anywhere on the planet, I aspire to be like that!

    • @AidenParker
      @AidenParker Рік тому +4

      Me too I leaving to go on the 8th of june

    • @pikapikaachhu
      @pikapikaachhu Рік тому +4

      @@AidenParker Aye good luck on your trip!!

    • @SirAuron777
      @SirAuron777 Рік тому +3

      Hey, how was your trip? Assuming you went or are currently there?

    • @AidenParker
      @AidenParker Рік тому +5

      @@SirAuron777 yeah I’m here currently made it yesterday so far it’s been pretty cool

    • @SirAuron777
      @SirAuron777 Рік тому +2

      @@AidenParker oh nice, did you travel from the US or Europe? Any Japan travel tips so far?

  • @soundzrinmygarden3833
    @soundzrinmygarden3833 2 роки тому +18

    You have a great gift Tommy. The way you mix with people from all walks of life and get their respect. You do know that most people can't do that, and you do it with ease. Japan seems like such a beautiful country already.

  • @calumvaughan8690
    @calumvaughan8690 2 роки тому +36

    oh man, I'm so excited for the rest of this! I feel like Japan gets missed off the travel vlogger circuit because it's a fairly mainstream country, but it's also one of the most interesting and best for videos! Love your stuff dude :)

  • @upstatenoizepollution62366
    @upstatenoizepollution62366 Рік тому +4

    This is the first video I ever saw from you. I had NO idea who you were. Also being from the Empire State, 2 seconds after hearing you talk I said to myself " this f***in' guy HAS to be a New yorker" . About 18 minutes into your video when you was having some cocktails with those folks and you said where you was from...I said out loud "I KNEW IT, I KNEW IT!". My son came out of his bedroom because he wanted to make sure I was ok ! (He thinks I'm whacked outta my skull LMFAO) I'll tell you what, that seems like a real cool place to relax and meet some good people! Nice folks, food and drink, hospitality (like the old country) anyway- I know i'm rambling but you got this old man smiling my friend! Great video- Thank you!

  • @PuffOfSmoke
    @PuffOfSmoke 2 роки тому +459

    You really go up to people to ask them if there neighborhood is safe and if the Yakuza lives there? Damn. You straight up a savage Gaijin. 😂

    • @Qqxx22
      @Qqxx22 2 роки тому +91

      hes straight up rude or ignorant lol

    • @nurtbmtv
      @nurtbmtv 2 роки тому +78

      Pretty rude if you ask me. This is Asia not america

    • @vermiculus3848
      @vermiculus3848 2 роки тому +40

      @@nurtbmtv I don't understand, he wasn't intending to be disrespectful, just curious. He cut off the conversation after he noticed her laugh and mentioned it directly after in the video. If he continued prying and asking and being invasive, that would be ignorant or rude.

    • @8SugarRayRobinson8
      @8SugarRayRobinson8 2 роки тому +100

      @@vermiculus3848 It's considered rude in Asian culture, like if a person walk in a random black neighborhood in the US and suddenly you ask them, is this place dangerous? Are there any Bloods offices nearby?

    • @vermiculus3848
      @vermiculus3848 2 роки тому +14

      @@8SugarRayRobinson8 you just gave an example of how you would see it to be offensive, interpretation is subjective based on cultural norms and societal implications and one persons/countries way of conversing might be different. But I'd argue that he recognized his mistake and corrected himself ASAP. I understand that it could've came off that way and was rude but he noticed it and addressed it. This doesn't make him a horrible person or a UA-camr not worth watching, it makes him a human that made a mistake...

  • @darioshub
    @darioshub 2 роки тому +148

    Any country you visit, you speak their language. One of the reasons I follow your channel. Great content!

    • @lyhthegreat
      @lyhthegreat 2 роки тому +1

      his japanese level is probably at around n5- n4

    • @emauf
      @emauf 2 роки тому +7

      @@lyhthegreat He can interact thats all thats matters

    • @MariNate1016
      @MariNate1016 2 роки тому

      @@lyhthegreat facts mfs act like he’s fluent

    • @lyhthegreat
      @lyhthegreat 2 роки тому +1

      @@MariNate1016 wouldn't say he's acting but his command of the language is definitely rudimentary.

  • @hamishmcqueen5499
    @hamishmcqueen5499 2 роки тому +5

    Lived in Kamishinjo in Osaka in the late 80's. It brought back a lot of good memories. Your character & personality fits in well with the locals. Great clip.

  • @luissantana4994
    @luissantana4994 2 роки тому +8

    Finally been waiting for this trip, bless you Tommy. These videos are special

  • @SlowMoMofo
    @SlowMoMofo 2 роки тому +97

    I love how it seemed the bartender person was this quiet background figure but was ALWAYS right there in the mix when it came down to a celebration and a DRINK 🤣😂 what a fun little place

  • @MrMuppetbaby
    @MrMuppetbaby Рік тому +4

    Absolutely amazing. Thanks so much for the walk along with you, bravest guy I now know. You are hero material for the rest of us that have just never gotten out I guess. You are an adventurer. Thanks! Tod in Las Vegas :)

  • @Tristamus
    @Tristamus 2 роки тому +77

    Really enjoyed this video. I've been to Japan 3 times and every time, I felt like this man does. Even in the shittiest parts, there's a charm and safety. Japan is a beautiful, sweet & fun country and it deserves all the praises it recieves.

  • @rebeccatayler
    @rebeccatayler 2 роки тому +29

    Love love love when sabbatical uploads!and to see he is in Japan is such a treat!safe travels dude from UK 🇬🇧

    • @charlesdaniel353
      @charlesdaniel353 2 роки тому

      Absolutely Rebecca, where are you viewing from ?

    • @rebeccatayler
      @rebeccatayler 2 роки тому +1

      @@charlesdaniel353 I'm viewing from the UK 🇬🇧

    • @charlesdaniel353
      @charlesdaniel353 2 роки тому

      @@rebeccatayler hopefully we’ll get too know each other more

    • @DarkDeviant
      @DarkDeviant 2 роки тому +3

      @@charlesdaniel353 creep

  • @jeanniebilliejean
    @jeanniebilliejean 2 роки тому +2

    You're so chilled and inviting. And I'm only a couple minutes in. :)

  • @spar0035
    @spar0035 2 роки тому +69

    "There's trash on the escalator, we must be in the slum." That is so true in Japan, it's mostly spotless and you can practically eat off of the floors and sidewalks 🤣🤣🤣

  • @garethwilkins1695
    @garethwilkins1695 Рік тому +5

    This is really good, it's nice to see a little in depth Japanese culture and it was good to see you sit down and have a drink and talk with a handful of people, in general very friendly people.

  • @jonathanseiersen513
    @jonathanseiersen513 2 роки тому +88

    Japan reminds me so much of my own country, Sweden. People are very reserved and usually don't start a conversation with a stranger but if you take the initiative, we open up. Much like in this video.

    • @scottvermeulen7805
      @scottvermeulen7805 2 роки тому +1

      Just Japan is not completely flooded with (northern) african "refugees" that just come to rob the place and abuse the social system. And any place in Japan is way safer as Sweden is in general.... Even areas where there is Yakuza located you can walk around without feeling unsafe at all.

    • @alexlarsen6413
      @alexlarsen6413 2 роки тому +5

      Definitely. You open up even more when you're drunk on the streets of Copenhagen, lol

    • @jonathanseiersen513
      @jonathanseiersen513 2 роки тому +4

      @@scottvermeulen7805 oh, grow up.

    • @mymusic6384
      @mymusic6384 2 роки тому +2

      And in Poland :)

    • @adamt5
      @adamt5 2 роки тому +1

      I wish it were like that in the west instead of having to smile at everyone. It is not natural.

  • @tracycraft2971
    @tracycraft2971 2 роки тому +2

    Such an amazing video! Wow! Loved this! I so love Osaka!!

  • @paranoidhumanoid
    @paranoidhumanoid 2 роки тому +6

    You made it! がんばれ、トミーさん!

  • @COOLBEANSOFFICIAL
    @COOLBEANSOFFICIAL 2 роки тому +10

    3:51 The little kid peaking in and promptly walking away from the adult only section is so funny

  • @prodbygunter
    @prodbygunter 2 роки тому +5

    21:00 looks like a fun time. I had a smile all the way through!!

  • @tylererck1
    @tylererck1 2 роки тому +9

    I have been too Tokyo before as an English teacher. including Roppongi, Yokohama, Shinjuku, Shibuya. Your videos are going too be amazing and might make me cry. Best people I have ever met in my life. 💚From Oregon

  • @dusty_doggg
    @dusty_doggg 2 роки тому +8

    Stayed a month in Nishinari a few years back. I love that neighborhood so much, part of me is always there. Thank you for making this it brought back a lot of wonderful memories.

  • @higon99
    @higon99 Рік тому +52

    A foreign looking man, after seeing a man in wheelchair freely wondering on the street, asks a random woman walking alone.
    "Is the neighborhood dangerous?"
    "There are Yakuza offices here?"
    Hey. YOU ARE THE MOST DANGEROUS ONE, TOMMY.

    • @thefantasyreview8709
      @thefantasyreview8709 9 місяців тому

      lol. Japan is arguably, the safest country in the world.

  • @clayton19931
    @clayton19931 2 роки тому +7

    I love these videos, raw unfiltered Japan, I lived there for two years and had many similar bar experiences

  • @justinspringstun5836
    @justinspringstun5836 2 роки тому +14

    Still classically super nice Japanese people, even in the slums. Very cool video man, keep up the great work!!

  • @longwhitemane
    @longwhitemane 2 роки тому +2

    I caught myself smiling as I watched the bar sequence. What a lot of fun! 😃

  • @TeusTudor
    @TeusTudor 2 роки тому +4

    Your videos always make my day when you upload them. I'm so looking forward to Japan!

  • @luiz8098
    @luiz8098 2 роки тому +6

    Man, I love this! Excited to explore Japan with you, Tommy!

  • @whitemike-vm7oz
    @whitemike-vm7oz Рік тому +52

    I got in a fight with a Yakuza ten years ago in shibuya...later he came into an afterhours I was in with five Yakuza. Hebought me a drink, apologized, and I did in return. He showed me his tattoo wrap with a translator, we had a great time. They don't murder unless they need to. The most honorable mobb in history, respect.🙌

    • @Cloudnine422
      @Cloudnine422 Рік тому +2

      “They don’t murder unless they need to.” Bro can’t tell you how much relief i feel rn 🫱🏻😮‍💨

  • @ricklanders
    @ricklanders 2 роки тому +28

    Very interesting to see this side of Japan. I was surprised by how much the people at the bar opened up to you, that didn't fit my image of the Japanese people as being more reserved. Looking forward to more interesting videos!

    • @FreddietheFly
      @FreddietheFly 2 роки тому +15

      After a few beers people begin to let down their inhibitions. I travel by myself and the best way to meet people is to do what he did here; go to a bar. After a beer or two my shyness disappears and I can strike up a conversation with the person next to me.

    • @Just.A.T-Rex
      @Just.A.T-Rex 2 роки тому +5

      The Japan youth and younger generations in general are so fun and inviting and friendly! The night life is top tier!

    • @mecha_genki
      @mecha_genki 2 роки тому +7

      Osaka is a very friendly city. Being a foreigner helps too.

    • @brandon2559
      @brandon2559 2 роки тому +3

      This is a cultural thing in Japan. I forgot the words, but you have your public personality and your private personality in Japan. When you go to the bar you can be more yourself so people need a place to let loose other than just at home or friends houses.

  • @bossefroberg1334
    @bossefroberg1334 2 роки тому +5

    This was my first time watching one of your videos and it was great! Looking forward to watch more videos from Japan.

  • @Graceless
    @Graceless 2 роки тому +8

    The experience you shared with the family at the little bar was so pure. So happy you got to have that, I hope to share a similar one in the future

  • @al3xm
    @al3xm 2 роки тому +8

    man you truly make every country look so fun.

  • @globefloppingwithadri
    @globefloppingwithadri 2 роки тому +27

    Cool video!!! I lived in the "used to be" ghetto and slums near Osaka called Amagasaki for 5 years. Even the most notoriously dangerous areas in Japan are absolutely wonderful and I had a great time there!!

    • @SirAuron777
      @SirAuron777 Рік тому +1

      Can you tell me how you moved and lived in Japan for 5 years? Always curious to see how people did it. I wouldn’t mind living there for like half a year after visiting to see what it’s like

    • @zion5115
      @zion5115 Рік тому

      bruh what is a dangerous area like in japan?? like one knife attack a whole night? nothing happens in Japan, u do anything out there you will be locked for life

  • @totaka5145
    @totaka5145 Рік тому

    This is my first video I've watch in your channel,i love this!!

  • @unforeseencircumstances
    @unforeseencircumstances 2 роки тому +5

    just had nostalgia playing Yazuka 0 watching this video. Looking suave with the unbuttoned black shirt haha just need a japanese haircut

  • @makotoshepherd568
    @makotoshepherd568 2 роки тому +98

    I find it really hard to believe that you learned Japanese to the extent you are speaking in 1 month! If you really did you are a quick learner being intelligent for sure!

    • @makotoshepherd568
      @makotoshepherd568 2 роки тому +4

      By the way, ¥3,800 is not $15, $15 gets you about ¥2,000 in todays rate

    • @SirAuron777
      @SirAuron777 Рік тому +2

      Is that what he said? In 1 month? How? Lol

    • @GlenT333
      @GlenT333 Рік тому +1

      Its very impressive. I've been learning Japanese for 6 months and no where as good as him.

    • @megasocky
      @megasocky Рік тому +9

      ​@@SirAuron777probably learned a phrase "x wa doko desuka" or "kore wa x desuka" and then picked up other words for just going straight into the country. People who perceive you as a foreigner will try to translate a few words back (like substitute densha for train). Best way to learn a language is by going to that country and use it daiy

    • @zachary_attackery
      @zachary_attackery Рік тому +4

      most of what he's saying is really basic beginner stuff and the people talking to him are talking more simple and slower than they normally would with each other

  • @hatenonme1212
    @hatenonme1212 Рік тому

    Very enlightening and interesting video of people from Japan and simply another world and culture. Great to see the interactions. It's understood that most people in the world are genuinely peaceful and want to live a normal life without all the extra dramatics

  • @adamq123
    @adamq123 2 роки тому +22

    I'm impressed that you manage to speak and understand so much Japanese. I assume you only had short time to study it and can already make yourself understood so well. Wonderful!
    Especially when considering that you have been studying so many other languages in similar short time frames.
    I'd be dead curious and hope you'll release a video some day describing your strategy/method for learning languages in such short time. 🙏
    Safe travels and have a great time in 日本!

  • @Omarinthefield
    @Omarinthefield 2 роки тому +21

    Hey Tommy, such great content, you honestly deserve more subs , and the way you switch from Africa to Japan it's amazing, love it , keep on go

  • @reeewhydoihavetochangethese
    @reeewhydoihavetochangethese Рік тому +1

    The street corner bar was so quiet and you got everyone having a great time together! That was really cool

  • @SMoldie
    @SMoldie 2 роки тому +10

    I do enjoy living vicariously through you.😁

  • @doubledeei2631
    @doubledeei2631 2 роки тому +7

    I like how one can just sit at a little outdoor bar in Japan and enjoy a few drinks. Pretty cool how you guys toasted for every little reason lol

  • @OliverKelso
    @OliverKelso 2 роки тому +9

    Asking him to explain how to use that cup was fn hilarious to me.

    • @guybuddy1
      @guybuddy1 2 роки тому

      Yeah the guy must have felt really embarrassed. lol

  • @rockogawky5982
    @rockogawky5982 2 роки тому +15

    The slum looks very nice and well kept.

    • @GL-iv4rw
      @GL-iv4rw 2 роки тому +2

      Yes indeed, for a slum! Actually the standard of Japanese slums is more or less equivalent to the level of the most developed and well kept urban area in China.

    • @orfeo793
      @orfeo793 Рік тому +1

      right? it looks better than many urban neighborhoods in US cities lol

  • @AscendedWalrus
    @AscendedWalrus Рік тому +2

    The scene at the little outdoor bar was so wholesome

  • @justmyself1000
    @justmyself1000 2 роки тому +9

    Your channel just keeps getting better! Your language skills are amazing and I Love how you respect the cultures by learning their language. I'm supposed to be taking care of various chores right now....but your channel ropes me in! At least I'm learning things!

  • @tharp42
    @tharp42 2 роки тому +25

    Dude, be careful. The last time I was in Osaka I was out drinking all night (we started in Nishinari) and at one point ate raw chicken liver. Like you I thought, "This is Japan so it has to be safe" but later ended up with the worst food poisoning of my life. It was brutal.

    • @exudeku
      @exudeku 2 роки тому +3

      Oooof remember never eat something thats from a chicken meat or innards raw. Those are peak salmonella experience

    • @tharp42
      @tharp42 2 роки тому +1

      @@exudeku Yeah, exactly, but I was about 15 beers in at an immaculate little bar with a Japanese friend who swore that it was safe. Famous last words.

    • @allenswackhamer5450
      @allenswackhamer5450 2 роки тому +1

      @@tharp42 probably was the 15 beers not the chicken. Also the time it sits out is a huge factor for chicken sashimi

    • @allenswackhamer5450
      @allenswackhamer5450 2 роки тому

      @@exudeku very low chance of salmonella on sashimi chicken. Probably like 1 in 50 or 1 in 100. If you eat it everyday yeah probably. But a conservative 2% chance means it's very rare to get salmonella!

    • @tharp42
      @tharp42 2 роки тому

      @@allenswackhamer5450 Nah dude, wasn't the beer. I'm a seasoned beer drinker. I actually didn't get sick until two days later and had alll the symptoms of salmonella. Had to be the RAW CHICKEN LIVER.

  • @gregadams6827
    @gregadams6827 2 роки тому

    I love the videos. Been to Canada 2 times, Iceland 4 times, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Italy, Vatican, UK 4 times, France 4 times, South Africa 9 times, Australia, Hong Kong, Rio de Janerio 2 times, Fiji, Cape Verde Islands. Travel is wonderful. Great videos in Uganda.. You are one handsome man!!!!!!!, Greg, Springfield, Louisiana

  • @ShaunOfAllTrades
    @ShaunOfAllTrades 2 роки тому +36

    I always admire your ability to make friends everywhere you go. I want to go to Japan so bad...

    • @RaidenDragonClaw
      @RaidenDragonClaw 2 роки тому +1

      I’ve always wanted to go one day

    • @ciaran3629
      @ciaran3629 Рік тому +1

      ​@@RaidenDragonClaw I'll take you 😊

    • @RaidenDragonClaw
      @RaidenDragonClaw Рік тому +2

      @@ciaran3629 perhaps one day

    • @ciaran3629
      @ciaran3629 Рік тому

      @@RaidenDragonClaw I'm being serious I'll 100% take you ✌️

  • @cbbhvjc
    @cbbhvjc 2 роки тому +9

    I wish I had Sabbatical-san's linguistic talents, I want to travel and meet-and-greet too!

  • @hectichive889
    @hectichive889 2 роки тому

    Damn, that bar scene was super wholesome! I’m ngl I skipped through until that part because this vid just popped in my recommended, but they welcomed and talked to him like they were friends all along lol. Was nice to see. Drinking a few shots myself to this vid, so cheers 🍻

  • @derekpartington5854
    @derekpartington5854 2 роки тому +4

    Osaka (Kansai area) does have friendlier people for sure!...As for the slum areas, these areas are way better off than "real" slums in poorer countries.

  • @BryanHernandezBTGoSTG
    @BryanHernandezBTGoSTG 2 роки тому +13

    The guy in the back at 6:02 made my day 😂

    • @slizzfx__
      @slizzfx__ 2 роки тому +2

      Fr😂😂😂

    • @mushy_biscuit
      @mushy_biscuit 2 роки тому +3

      I was looking for this comment

    • @hayleyxyelyah
      @hayleyxyelyah 2 роки тому +1

      @@mushy_biscuit sameeeee ive literally been looking for this comment too lmao

    • @ifiwasyourain
      @ifiwasyourain 2 роки тому

      @@mushy_biscuit same LOL

  • @Drewski777
    @Drewski777 5 місяців тому +1

    I loved that bar interaction so much 😭😭😂😂💕💕

  • @benjismith593
    @benjismith593 2 роки тому +9

    If I ever go to Japan...I'm going straight to that "slum". My kind of place! And damn Japan is just straight out of a video game.

  • @dominos6576
    @dominos6576 2 роки тому +11

    Every time I hear people speak Japanese, I melt. It sounds so beautiful and sleek.

  • @PlumBerryCherries
    @PlumBerryCherries Рік тому

    Thanks for Taking us along with you Sab. 🤗 Love these Videos.

  • @effectrix
    @effectrix 2 роки тому +8

    Your mic on the phone is much better than your other cam's mic. You should use a separate mic because it is pretty hard to hear the discussions and it is to bad considering that for instance I am following this channel because your ability to speak in so many languages! Cheers from Transylvania..to your travel experiences! 🎉

  • @Croop9203
    @Croop9203 2 роки тому +5

    Fascinating, feels like you're walking through pre cyberpunk suburbs... The architecture and all.. Almost surreal.

    • @ajs6036
      @ajs6036 Рік тому +1

      Does kinda feel like Deus ex or something lol

  • @VengeanceTK
    @VengeanceTK 4 місяці тому

    the bar scene was so cool. I was recently in Japan and I sat inside a tiny bar. I had locals start conversations with me. So many nice people!

  • @YourOwnDamnVault31
    @YourOwnDamnVault31 2 роки тому +20

    This guy has balls of steel. From attempted kidnapping in Brazil to Yakuza hideouts.

    • @boondockersaint6199
      @boondockersaint6199 2 роки тому

      I'm still dissapointed he didn't go to tivoli garden in Jamaica though

  • @Williameagleblanket
    @Williameagleblanket 2 роки тому +6

    I was in Japan a few times. No one there knew what an American Indian was. I was called, Filipino, Mexican, and even Chinese when I was in Japan.

  • @naiefabdulaziz
    @naiefabdulaziz Рік тому

    @12:25 instant subscribe after the FF7 sector 7slums reference, even though this is the first video I watch in your channel :D

  • @cloro-8243
    @cloro-8243 2 роки тому +20

    Cool video mate, as usual. In Japan it is almost impossible to have problems, even at night. In Japan women can walk around alone at night without the risk of being bothered. Jakuza has a role in all of this; they don't want petty crime problems so they can take care of their business (which is on other levels).

    • @MattyEngland
      @MattyEngland 2 роки тому +16

      And the fact that Japan doesn't allow in endless immigrants

    • @monkeymoment6478
      @monkeymoment6478 2 роки тому +8

      @@MattyEngland
      Right. At one time, I know it’s hard to believe, but European countries and the US used to be pretty safe as well.

    • @Holland1994D
      @Holland1994D 2 роки тому +6

      @@MattyEngland It depends where those immigrants are coming from.

    • @sumo._
      @sumo._ 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah most of your problems in Japan will relate to your mental health and sense of well-being since birth rates are plummeting and suicide rates are skyrocketing, but let’s keep simping for Japan because it’s homogenous 🤡

    • @MattyEngland
      @MattyEngland 2 роки тому +2

      @@rusty5078 Aww sorry, did I hurt your delicate little fefe's? 😢
      Sometimes the truth hurts, but I never shy away from saying it 🙂👍

  • @f9qo
    @f9qo 2 роки тому +28

    I was in a crowded public bath in Japan once in a fairly rural area, when I walked in, all the small areas where you sit and wash yourself were full up except one, then I noticed why there was an empty stool, sitting next to the vacant space was a Yakuza. I could tell he was a yakuza by his tattoos, it being before tattoos became a fashion thing, What the hell I thought, so I sat down. I speak the lingo well enough, and we ended up having a very pleasant conversation after he instigated it. Both of us being outsiders within the culture of the common sheeples, is my interpretation, so we had something to talk about and got along well.

    • @simonpowell2559
      @simonpowell2559 2 роки тому

      I lived in Japan kyoto for 2 years. Every night the bath house, We were on "the wrong side of the traks" met a lot of Yakuza. Just great normal people, no big deal. Just accepted as part of the way of life.

    • @f9qo
      @f9qo 2 роки тому

      Part of an inn, I was in a hot spring bath house once, and a yakuza brought with him a woman when he came into the men's bath. Never have seen that happening before, an unusual occurrence I'm sure, these days you don't find many public baths that allow males and females to bathe together. That bath is supposed to be separate for men and women as well. She wore a bathing suit and they kept to themselves over in a corner. Frolicking around, they were enjoying themselves. Nobody running the place came in to object if they knew about it, and very likely nobody taking a bath at the time would have. I've always thought that the people running that bath which is near my residence, might have yakuza leanings or such, so perhaps the couple were friends or associates of the management. Whatever, no harm no foul.

  • @Nypintha
    @Nypintha Рік тому

    Your Japanese is pretty good for a month of study - you seem comfortable talking to people - as good as mine after 7 years of studying. I really enjoyed your video, and your accent (must be New York).

  • @gretchenwenrich1011
    @gretchenwenrich1011 2 роки тому +4

    Love Japan. Hoping to see more from you there.

  • @hettel_visual
    @hettel_visual 2 роки тому +15

    Sitting here in Seattle (a very introverted city) this Osaka jovial openness is incredible to me. People talking all together just randomly at a bar?? Lol people in Seattle tend to treat you like a stranger, and this is the opposite.

    • @hettel_visual
      @hettel_visual Рік тому +2

      @@screbbels It seems like a breath of fresh air

  • @Its_just_me_again
    @Its_just_me_again Рік тому

    studied heavily for a month and used, suwatte mo ii desu ka, kiken, chitetsu...held a conversation with locals better than i could do after studying japanese for 6 years - ur a genius :)

  • @jumpda5
    @jumpda5 2 роки тому +39

    Japan is arguably the safest country in the world in terms of crime. I myself am half Ukrainian half Russian and I lived in Japan. after the post-Soviet and CIS countries, I felt like a paradise in Japan, especially in terms of security. here no one will ever steal anything from you and will not try to provoke a conflict. and the Japanese are very polite and worry about how not to cause discomfort to others

    • @gurdis
      @gurdis 2 роки тому +6

      (As long as you are white)

    • @mecha_genki
      @mecha_genki 2 роки тому +3

      @@ProjectC204 I lived in Japan, you don't see it because you are Japanese, but it is a very racist country. I love Japan so I am not meaning this to be horrible, but it is a reality.

    • @gurdis
      @gurdis 2 роки тому +1

      @Flower7 Hey Flower7,could you tell something about why you want to get away from Canada? Cause I'm now living in Japan (as a foreigner) and Canada is the place I want to go after here.

    • @jumpda5
      @jumpda5 2 роки тому +12

      @Flower7 I heard that Japan is supposedly a racist country. but living there and talking with some people who also live or lived there, I concluded that this is more like a myth or it is very exaggerated and there is no more racism in Japan than in any country in Europe or America. i talked with people from India and latin america with dark skin and they said that they had no problems there

    • @mecha_genki
      @mecha_genki 2 роки тому +6

      @Flower7 I've never seen a shop that doesn't let foreigners in

  • @無名-t4c
    @無名-t4c 2 роки тому +9

    Personally, I would avoid asking questions like 14:50 to people you don't know. It can come across as rude, especially in a low-income area. She didn't say "well it's not completely safe," she said "what do you mean by danger?"

  • @dannyduggan4324
    @dannyduggan4324 2 роки тому +4

    Went to Japan Dec 2019. Absolutely loved it. Felt very safe and loved the culture, and the people are very respectful. The food is great too. Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara and Miyajima were amongst my favourite places, and all so different.
    If you can, check out Koyasan. It's high in the mountains and you can stay at Buddhist temples and take part in a few of their daily activities. It's also absolutely beautiful and very peaceful.
    Have a great time.