How Japanese Elders Feel About Foreigners Living In Japan

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I love the first gentleman. He seems like a really nice guy.

wow❤ my friend happened to find my dad in this YouTube. and the first guy is my dad!!! so happy to see him and very proud of my great dad and dear grandpa of 4kids❤ thx Takashi san and thank you for a great compliment of him ❤️❤️❤️

The first elder is such a good example of someone who takes pride in their culture and reinforcing the stability of their culture, while also being vastly open to share is with others. It's nice to see a person who believes in both of those things.

I’m learning japanese and I find that the lady with the dark umbrella is so well spoken and her voice is very soothing

I think that would be a good topic for a video where you interview Japanese elders, and ask them how much Japan has changed, compared to when they were growing up.

My neighbours in Kyoto became like grandparents to my son. They help him with his homework, buy cakes for his birthday, give him treats, money for travelling and give him affection. When he goes to their house he calls out "I'm home!" They said that they loved him when we left.

When I lived in Japan a few years ago, my favourite people were of the older generations. I'm in my forties and all my Japanese friends were in their 60s and 70s. In my opinion, they carry so much of the true values and traditions of Japan that's it's an honour to spend time with them.

Just wanted to say that it is quite amazing how Takashi has grown as an interviewer, how he selects and handles his interviewees, the quality of his questions, and how he gently nudges them to dig deeper and showcase their points of view. I sincerely hope he keeps doing this and take it to the next level.

It’s really interesting to hear the political mixture of feelings happening in other countries’ old folks.

What a lovely man the first guy is. So resolute in his welcome, I’m sure his son-in-law was delighted.

I like what the first guy said about living in the countryside rather than in a big city like Tokyo. I've lived in Nagasaki for 4 years and I enjoyed living in the countryside. So peacefull, so quiet, sorrounded by nature and you're like living in a frozen time.

This video was great and insightful, I'm African American and I've been to Japan a few times and what I noticed more than anything as a foreigner is that if you respect the customs/culture of japan the people welcome you with open arms. I can completely understand why someone would have reservations about foreigners moving into their country etc..... That is common in all countries. During my last trip I spoke with an elderly man at a ramen stand ( google translate helped because my Japanese is very basic ) and he told me he has no issues with foreigners as long as they are respectful people which I completely understand and respect.

The third guy didn't just say "...that'd be too subjective of me to say" at 8:07, he said 差別 as in, "I can't be against that, ...it would be discriminatory" which I think is important to have in there. A lot of people seem to think Japanese people don't have the same understanding or context for discrimination/racism that people in the West do but they're well aware!

The first man talking about Singlish made me kinda happy. And i’m glad he loved Singapore.

I really love these types of videos. As a foreigner I find it very intriguing especially about the Japanese people who have their reservations about foreigners who move to Japan in regards to Japan is such a kind, tidy and respectful country that follows rules where as while we do have some foreigners like that, there are also a lot of foreigners who have no problems running red lights, littering, being loud and belligerent etc as its such common place in other countries. I'm visiting Japan for the first time in December this year for 3 weeks and want to be as respectful and tidy as possible.... holding to my rubbish if i cant find a rubbish bin nearby for example. Can't wait 😃

The lady with the umbrella seemed so nice and accepting of all walks of life and open minded . Older generation in the UK feel the same way , but we don't respect elderly as much . I think as long as Japan doesn't become too westernised because that would be a shame , I think at the moment things seem nicely balanced , you have amazing history , culture and traditions it would be a awful for that to die out .

This is nothing to do with this video, But I’m currently in West Europe for a month. Check my instagram where exactly I’m staying! If you ever see me on the street, let’s talk a bit! (Asian guy in black with AirPods)

Wow, the elders you interviewed were quite cosmopolitan and open-minded, having visited multiple countries. I was quite impressed.

My in-laws at the time I started dating my now wife were not happy their daughter was dating a white man from America, and a soldier at that. I asked her not to tell her parents that I am fluent in Japanese, so when we first met in person, so many years ago, they were so happy that I could speak their language. Also, it kept them on their toes I think. Where I live now is my wife's hometown, and honestly I feel so at home here, and am happy our daughters have a chance to grow up here.