Hi everyone! I don't normally comment on my own videos, but I thought this was a good time to do so. I really appreciate everyone here who watched this video and commented their thoughts either about my appearance (which have all been positive so far luckily haha) and their own similar experiences and "theories" as to why we're all experiencing the same things! I've been so happy reading all these comments and feeling reassured that I'm not the only one! Please keep these comments coming but just remember to keep this a friendly space! Thanks so much!
@dandanvers-kc9isАй бұрын
it's not your look at all. it's your mannerisms and behavior .
@dandanvers-kc9isАй бұрын
do a game and film it please, where you really try to act japanese lol ... and then ask the japanese person where they are from and say you thought THEY were from overseas lol !!!
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
@@dandanvers-kc9is This is a really good idea! I'll keep it in my "future videos" list! Stay tuned!!!
@dandanvers-kc9isАй бұрын
@@taiseikikuta thanks ! I can't wait !!! :)
@zanes2900Ай бұрын
Your mannerisms and body language seems foreign. I think that's what people pick up on.
@tamaki-in8ufАй бұрын
Great Video!! As a 3rd generation Japanese from outside of Japan, I have experienced the same thing. I used to wonder if it was because 2 generations had passed, that there was a physical difference that set us apart. Then I noticed that it was very easy for me to tell a Japanese tourist visiting here apart from a Japanese local. The way they dress, their mannerism, all make them very easy to spot. I guess it"s the same for us in Japan....
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Thanks so much for your comment! I’m glad I’m not the only one experiencing this 😆 You’re right, alongside physical appearance which may (or may not) change, the psychological and personality side of things are sure to set us apart from typical locals!
@dandanvers-kc9isАй бұрын
@@taiseikikuta that's why to do a video one day where you dress and act just like them and film it for us and then YOU ask them are they from overseas ? ha ha
@user-sg8kq7ii3yАй бұрын
A 2nd, 3rd, or 4th generation Japanese person who was born and raised in the United States (or any other country) will never be considered "Japanese" by Japanese people who live in Japan. They will simply be viewed as "an American". The reason is because you will have virtually NOTHING in common with Japanese people who live in Japan. Your values, culture, language, mannerisms, etc. will be so different. You won't know how to bow properly, you won't know how to address people properly, etc. You won't even know how to approach people properly, in a socially acceptable manner. This is the same for any other race. An African-American man who was born and raised in Los Angeles will have NOTHING in common with an African man born and raised in Africa. A Chinese man born and raised in Northern China will be much different than a Chinese man born and raised in Taiwan or a Chinese man born and raised in San Francisco. This brings the question. What is most responsible for a person's identity - their race or their culture??
@pukgaiАй бұрын
another wanna be junkie tamaki sama lmfao
@scullysensei22 күн бұрын
@@user-sg8kq7ii3y Not true. We Japanese in Hawaii practice Japanese culture in our lives everyday. We do embrace the Japanese culture. People in Japan are very kind to us Japanese from Hawaii. I’ve heard comments that we practice old time Japanese culture in Japan. We go to Bon dances, eat mochi during new years, and we have Don Quixote, Marukai, Daiso on Oahu. We are very much Japanese too. I eat sushi weekly. Hawaii is a very special place.
@Dfblack2008Ай бұрын
As a Chinese-American who gets looks in Japan, it's comforting to know that it's really anyone, Japanese or not, who hasn't spent entire life in Japan that will still get looks from natives. It'd be interesting to learn what mannerisms and other signs give away anyone who hasn't lived in Japan their entire lives as there is a population of Chinese and Koreans who have melted into Japanese society. Also love your videos' style and worldview!
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Thanks for commenting and watching! As you say, it can be anyone! The way you phrase it made me laugh - as if it’s something to avoid😂 As you say there are definitely those unnoticeable mannerisms and traits that can separate full natives from people like us. Anyways thanks again!
@user-sg8kq7ii3yАй бұрын
A Chinese-American who was born and raised in San Francisco or Houston will get looks in China. The people in China will IMMEDIATELY know that he's and American. This goes for any race/ethnicity.
@pukgaiАй бұрын
chinese are not americans
@GoodGood-vb8gmАй бұрын
@@pukgai Yes. There're Asian Americans, Afro-Americans and Latino-Americans, however, you've never heard of 'European Americans'. That's why I don't understand why Asians adore America so much and so many want to migrate there to become second-class citizens, get discriminated by the Whites and bullied by the Blacks. They dare not speak their mother tongue in the public, fearing some passer-by would shout at them, "In this country we speak English" or sometimes some old Angmo just says it right in front of your face, "Go back to where you came from". Their children and descendants feel inferior being Asians. They try to speak and act like the Whites hoping to be accepted. I'm very grateful to my ancestors who had chosen to migrate to South East Asia and the right country. Ethnic Chinese became presidents in the Philippines, Thai Chinese became prime ministers, Malaysian Chinese became parliamentary ministers and Malaysian Chinese can learn Chinese in public schools. I saw a documentary on international students studying in Singapore primary schools. An Indian national brought his home-cooked food and ate with his hands in the canteen while chit-chatting with his ethnic Chinese friends. He couldn't do that in America. Classmates would even mock at your lunch box if it's Asian food.
@Classicalmusicscores198416 күн бұрын
@@pukgaiChinese Americans are either someone with Chinese ethnic ancestry who was born in America making them Americans, or someone who was born in China and has become a naturalized citizen of America, which also makes them american. Chinese is both a nationality, and an ethnicity.
@pandarush.Ай бұрын
I m full blooded Japanese. Grew up in Japan til I was 16, then came to the States. Now it's many many decades later.....Japanese view me as a Gaijin. Americans view me as "not American". Ive been having a very hard time living with this because I feel like I don't have a country.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Omg I’ve had similar feelings - that feeling of not having an identity because both sides contradict each other! We’re in this together 😆💪 Thanks for watching!
@PCs454Ай бұрын
Ohh this is very similar situation to me but india and UK instead of japanese/ US like you i feel the same way about not fitting in either
@pandarush.Ай бұрын
@@PCs454 Im sorry youve been going through it too. Other people have no clue how it feels. In Japan, my thoughts and mannerisms are "American". In the states, i dont fit in with people because they werent raised in a different culture. Never visited another country. I dont quite fit in with whites or blacks!
@PCs454Ай бұрын
@@pandarush. so you behave too american for japanese people, but you are also too japanese for US people. so youre in like a weird place in the middle. but you are fluent in both japanese and english
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
@@PCs454 I can imagine this is another similar situation! When I was living in the UK, there were lots of people I met who are ethnically Indian but grew up in the UK. Thanks for sharing this!
@koredemoАй бұрын
You are a Japanese person, raised for a decade in America. That's the best explanation of what you are. You are a bit different from the average japanese person. People aren't used to japanese people raised abroad, and they don't know where to put you. You seem different and foreign from the typical japanese person. I think your face looks japanese, but you sound and move like an american. You don't seem to be japanese (even tho you have 100% japanese ancestry). I think the difference is that you have a very direct and bold approach to communicating, everything from the pace you talk at, your voice, your facial expressions, your body language... all of it feels american. I think even when you aren't speaking there you have an approach, energy and that is more bold, direct rather than an energy of someone who strives to be careful, humble, polite and indirect. But... that's my impression. You may or may not agree with it of course. :D And finally, you are who you are. It's neither good or bad to be a very common and typical japanese person or less common, a rare japanese person raised abroad. You aren't raised as a typical japanese so you have likely been able to develop more individualistic traits than what you would have been otherwise (which is a PRO in my eyes). The only downside is of course that japanese people feel that you are a foreigner (in the way you talk and act). You know there are thousands of americanophiles in Japan. People who love america, and strive to be more like an american person. You have what they strive for naturally, since you have been nurtured for a decade in american culture and values! That's valuable.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Thank you for commenting and your thorough analysis of my appearance! 😂 I agree with your thinking that I act quite American, but the truth is… I’ve never actually stepped foot there (although I would love to visit soon)!! If anything, I probably have some “British-ness” in my personality because I lived there for a few years and grew up with British education. A few of my friends have even said I have a British accent which I don’t hear. In my opinion I have a mixture of different accents lol But again, I agree that whatever the case, there’s nothing wrong with it - as I said I even enjoy it because I can trick locals so I can just speak English 😅 Thanks again for your comment!
@pukgaiАй бұрын
🤣
@IililiillilllillllliiillАй бұрын
Dude, don’t overthink this. I am Korean and everyone I meet thinks I am either from HK or Japan (when I have facial hair). It is what it is and I am not (neither are you) the only one that does not fit the stereotypical looks and features of the people in one’s home country. As homogeneous as one might perceive Japan and Korea to be, Korean/Japanese are actually quite interracial if you go back in history.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Hey, thanks for your comment, and reassuring my “strange” existence! 🤣 It’s so nice to hear when there are others out there like you experiencing similar things. I’ve never been to Korea, but I have few friends who are from there, will need to visit now!
@dandanvers-kc9isАй бұрын
just say you're tartarian lol
@amiesportsАй бұрын
2:19 ive been thinking about this too! I live in Belgium, and I can mostly tell French and Flemish/Dutch people apart from a glance, because they "hold their face" more tensed and have intrinsically different behavioral patterns, even though most of us share great grandparents..
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
I heard this too - you guys in Europe can tell the difference between each other just by these small differences, whereas I can’t 😅 I went to Belgium a couple years ago, really nice place, especially those small cities like Ghent and Bruges! 👍 Thanks for watching!
@danj3236Ай бұрын
I'm a Nisei Japanese American. While visiting Japan, I feel so American, because I don't dress like common Japanese men...but while I'm here in the states, I feel so Japanese because most of the people around me are Japanese. It feels so strange.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
I relate so much with you 😆 When I’m in Japan I don’t feel Japanese because what everyone says, and when I was living in the UK, I felt so Japanese because I was the odd-one-out and drastically different. I’m glad I’m not the only one!
@pukgaiАй бұрын
dan maybe you are white lmfao
@RxBruinАй бұрын
I’m a sansei Japanese American, and each time I visit Japan I wish that I paid more attention when I attended Japanese language school instead of goofing off. When I do speak the little Nihongo that I know in a store in Japan, the clerk responds back with turbo-Japanese which is too fast for me to understand.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
I know a few people who are like you, and when I first met them, I thought they were local Japanese so I introduced myself in proper Japanese, just to be embarrassed and say “oh sorry, hi I’m Taisei” 😅 For you it might be worth just going full English to make your life easier, although keep learning Japanese of course 💪 Thanks for your comment!
@user-sg8kq7ii3yАй бұрын
Use common sense - don't try to speak Japanese in Japan if you're not fluent. Your Japanese is limited. You probably say certain phrases really well, causing the person to think that you're fluent in Japanese, so that's why the respond to you in turbo-Japanese. Just communicate in English or by using gestures at first. If that doesn't work, then you can use your limited Japanese language if needed. That way at least they know you can't speak Japanese very well.
@MidnightBlue105Ай бұрын
There’s a difference between ethnicity and nationality. For example I am Italian, but for 4 generations my family has been born in the US. So I could also say “I’m Italian!!!” But the truth is if I go to Italy I will completely not give off Italian vibes, I’ll just be treated as an American. Which sounds like is exactly what is happening to you
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Hmm that's interesting! Only difference is that I'm the first generation in my family to live abroad for so long - everyone else has lived in Japan all their life. I haven't been to America, but I have been to Italy last year, loved it! Thanks for the comment!
@MidnightBlue105Ай бұрын
@@taiseikikuta hope you're still enjoying Japan! I also live in Tokyo now actually. When I hang out with my Japanese friend everyone also instantly starts speaking English to him lolll
@dex1lspАй бұрын
To be honest, if I had no idea that you were Japanese, and based on looks alone, I probably would have guessed that you're Indonesian, Burmese, or some other Southeast Asian.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Yup, that’s a majority of comments I get, and that’s pretty much where I grew up so it makes sense!
@user-cm3ll8qz6xАй бұрын
Hello! I get the EXACT same thing. But, I am a kikokushijo. I was born in Tokyo, raised in the US from the age of 2 to 25. Nobody thinks I'm Japanese and I don't look like my parents. The only reason I know I am not adopted is that I look like my sisters and brother. Some people think that is because we are a bit more expressive in the US, using different facial muscles(using eyebrows to express feelings) that our faces change. Of course, my Nihongo is not as beautiful as yours and I'm seen as an outsider the second I speak although I have now lived in Osaka longer than I have lived in Los Angeles. There are many different kinds of people with many different backgrounds. The more expose people have to different people, the world gets just a bit better(at least that is what I hope). Keep the good fight up.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing this! Nice to hear from a kikokushijo! I love your point about the use of different facial muscles/expressions - I guess these things gradually change our appearances. Didn’t really consider this until you pointed it out. I also look like my siblings and family members (who also get the same looks and treatments as I do), so I guess it’s a whole family “mutation” lol Again, thanks for your comment, at this point I might as well call myself kikokushijo even if I’m not by definition 😅
@ChaniJapanАй бұрын
Love this so much! Great perspective. I live in the countryside so 99% of the time everyone talks to me in Japanese.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing! It's nice to hear from someone else whose also living in the Japanese countryside! Although, where I am, people will still try to talk in English... Mainly because there are already so many foreigners living here.
@zara4529Ай бұрын
I'm Asian, raised in Europe. In my country of origin, I'm not accepted as a local, and here, I'm not considered European. I've come to accept it as it is, and actually, there's something fun about not belonging anywhere (most of the times 😜).
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
OMG this is exactly the feeling I have! When you're not seen as your own people in both countries, so you feel that you don't belong anywhere - I do agree, it is quite a fun feeling! Thanks for sharing this!
@krisdabrowski5420Ай бұрын
I can't exactly explain it, but my limited idea is that part of it is about how you rest your mouth by default. It's too relaxed and open. Normally when I see a Japanese person speaking, they're resting with a more closed, and tighter (more stressed, maybe?) mouth.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Interesting, thanks for sharing! Yes, I’ve heard a few other people in these comments suggesting that it’s subtle differences in the way I use my facial muscles and mouth which can make me look different!
@sandy4960Ай бұрын
I am Chinese, raised in Canada since I was a young child. When I visited China this spring (to see my extended family who I haven't seen for years), locals basically treated me as another local because I'm fluent (until I tell them I spent 20 years abroad). At the same time, it was easy for me to tell when somebody was a foreigner (even though they look fully Chinese) because I paid attention to the way they dress, their mannerisms, eating/drinking habits, speech patterns, etc. I think by taking note of these details, I was able to consciously adopt these traits and "disguise" myself as a local and fly under the radar
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Wow, you’re probably the rare few that are able to disguise yourself to be a local, I envy you - that’s another superpower I wish I had 😅 Not only that, but living in Canada for 20 years is super long, I’ve “only” spent about half that time abroad and I’m already a foreigner to everyone! Thanks for sharing!
@obaidullahobaid6676Ай бұрын
I had a similar experience when I went back to my home country and I noticed there are a few things that set you apart from the natives I would say: 1) The way you dress (Other countries especially Asia has a different dressing styles that isn't that major but nevertheless they notice it immediately.) 2) The Accent - The MOST important factor is that accent, if you grew up and lived abroad for a long period of time then your accent changes and it won't sound authentic 100% even if you think you have a good accent they will notice you using a few words and phrases that doesn't really match theirs. 3) The way you speak and carry yourself - I would say the 2nd most important one since its immediately noticeable. Those are the things that I noticed, How that helps and when you showed the clips I'm 100% some, if not all, applies to you lol. Anyways, have a good one!
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing this, I agree with your points! 1. Everyone has said the way I dress is a factor, but all my clothes are from Japan haha 2. This is potentially true with my english (I have a mixture of different accents), but with my Japanese speaking, I honestly don't know, I'd say I have a normal Japanese accent - or people just aren't saying anything. 3. 100% agree with this one - I guess living abroad and interacting with people from different places has subtly adapted how I act overtime! My summary - Even though I am genetically Japanese, my "adaptations" suggest I'm not! 😆
@obaidullahobaid6676Ай бұрын
@@taiseikikuta It really goes to show that the environment that the person is raised in dedicates how he acts and what others perceives him to be. But hey, I hope that don't down-grade your experience! its still your mother-country I hope you get those uneasy feelings gone and just enjoy your time!
@inuendo6365Ай бұрын
People in Tokyo have assumed my relatives from Aomori and Hakodate are foreign or haffu by the way they speak too. It might also be the posture, it seems like Tokyo natives have a more reserved or professional posture while young adults from northern prefectures look more laid back or comfortable.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
That’s interesting! I can see that Tokyo and big city people are more “professional” as you say, and people from the countryside are more chill. I spent most of my life in the city, so I guess I’m misplaced! 😆
@daveevad3524Ай бұрын
It is not that you don't look Japanese.. You dont feel like a Japanese Tatemae is a real phenomenon. I think you might have acted too friendly to someone who is not very close to you (those serving you). I'm a chinese But as an introvert, i dont act very friendly to people who i just met Because of that, as long as i kept my mouth shut, Japanese people always speaks to me in Japanese What i did, which could have mistakenly made people thought that im a Japanese: Whenever there is a question that can be answered with a single "hai" (yes), i would simple said so. No extra words. Say "hai" for every-single-explanation given. And bow your head. To show that you are listening and understanding the message If i bang into someone or need to give way, i just simply bow my head. Sometimes u dont even have to say a word. The bowing is the most important. (If i had to say something, it was always "sumimasen" or "shitsureishimasu") I speak rather softly. (Even as a guy) ps. Maybe i watched too much anime, but bowing your head feels like a very normal/natural behaviour to me. It can be used for gratitute, apology, acknowledgement, greetings, farewell. It is like a natural response to someone you are interacting with. And the angle of bowing has varying degrees based on what type of response you are giving, from simply head bowing 15 degrees for acknowledgement to the full 90 degree whole body bow for the extreme apology
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Interesting, thanks for sharing this! Even though I act crazy on camera, in reality I would actually consider myself an introvert as well haha. As you said, I tend to keep relatively quiet if I meet someone new for the first time, but if it's a close friend, I act similar to how I am in the videos! 😆 So in that sense, I guess my personality is quite Japanese, but then my appearance immediately screams "foreigner"!
@jenleigh4212Ай бұрын
This happens to my husband a lot. He’s fully Japanese and was born and raised in Japan, but he has slightly darker skin and wears more western style clothes, which is all it takes for people to assume he’s foreign.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Yup, I’ve experienced this too!! For example when I got a tan after a trip to Italy! That’s really all it takes haha Thanks for watching!
@martinricardo4503Ай бұрын
I lived in Germany three different times for a total of 10 years. After a while you begin to pick up on the differences between people of various countries. I could tell British, French, American, etc. without hearing a word spoken. I am from USA.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
I've heard this point being made many times before! It's cool you can differentiate between people of different backgrounds just by looking at them. I don't quite have that ability but once I hear their accent it's obvious lol Thanks for watching!
@BlueFire9422 күн бұрын
Without hearing a word spoken? 🧢
@therealshard22 күн бұрын
BRO YOU RESEMBLE KYOTAKO1372 SO MUCH HAHAHA even in terms of presentation style!
@Etj8427 күн бұрын
I can feel it. 😂 I grow up in Japan and every year I travel in Japan with my daugher ( half Japanese) and my wife ( 100% Japanese). Everyone is laughing after we open our mouth. HAKATA DIALECT IS STRONG ENOUGH.
@Yukis.aviationАй бұрын
I lived in Michigan for 13 years, or most of my childhood and I just returned to Japan 2 weeks ago. Makes me relieved to hear stories like mine.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Oh wow, so I guess you’re still super new to this experience - Don’t worry, we’re in this together and I’ve been experiencing it for almost a decade lol
@aelahn24 күн бұрын
That's an interesting topic because I've never thought about something that i've just noticed before... if two brazilians start talking to each other, even overseas, they would feel connected and understand each other's references and way of living, and it's true to me... the problem is, when *some* Brazilians start living in other countries they really start being a nuisance to the locals, making trouble and being chaotic, being loud, starting barbecues in japanese parking lots, showing off wheelies in the traffic at european countries...from that point to worse things I guess. You can imagine the type very well. From THOSE people I'm really not related to and want distance from.
@SamiHimeАй бұрын
I'm Polish and sometimes Polish people speak to me in English, even when I speak to them in Polish 😅 One time a girl asked me something in Polish and I guess I answered so badly that she asked me the same question but in English haha Or a guy in a convenience store helped me with something and just explained it in English, it made me feel bad, so each time I went back to that store again I just pretended I didn't speak Polish 😆 I don't necessarily think it's a bad thing, if you look or behave differently to other people from your country of origin, I think it's still very kind and thoughtful of those people to get out of their comfort zone and help you 😊 Also, I've heard Misa from Japanese AMMO had a similar situation, she asked for directions at a station in Japanese and a worker replied in English Maybe it's usually foreigners who get lost and ask for help haha
@warviseАй бұрын
Damn, bro I like your style of videos. Subbed. The videos give off the authentic early 201x KZfaq videos vibe, which I missed for a long time lol.
@Dragoncam13Ай бұрын
His video style reminds me of Einstein from back in the day which I enjoy
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Thanks for watching and I’m glad you enjoy the style!! I didn’t know it gave off an early-KZfaq vibe, maybe I’m too old to remember? 🤣
@Cla_DisneyАй бұрын
I'm loving your channel, keep up the good work Taisei! ♥
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Thank you so much for your encouragement!! 💪
@mistayutoАй бұрын
Japanese born Australian here. I have exactly the same experience whenever I visit Japan too hahaha...
@TokurikuАй бұрын
It’s mannerisms and demeanor 100%
@soju81Ай бұрын
2 of my Japanese friends studied in America for a few years and were treated like foreigners when they returned to Japan (middle school). 1 of them was passively bullied/excluded. IE: "Don't ask her. She's a foreigner. No foreigners allowed."
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Wow, didn’t think things would get that bad! I think this is something that’s more common in local schools because just like the rest of the country, most students are Japanese. Whereas if you go to international schools, it’s more normal so these things don’t happen. Thanks for sharing!
@Dnttou0497Ай бұрын
Quarter Japanese living in the US here. My last name is Japanese, so whenever I go to visit and hotel or airline staff look at my reservation they always immediately assume there’s some mistake, because surely it would be impossible for someone with a face like mine to have a name like that. lol
@JayDeeMCАй бұрын
I am Canadian, and very much of European descent. My wife is Japanese, born in Japan, raised in Japan, parents live in Japan, etc. Almost none of her relatives speak English, other than an aunt who lived and worked in the US for a few years and her cousin, who went to Tokyo University. Our youngest daughter was born in Japan, and lived there until 4 years old. Our youngest was born in Canada, and only just recently (as in earlier this month) visited Japan for the first time in her life. She loves her grandparents and cousins. They love her. My older daughter's first language is Japanese. When we moved to Canada, she forgot Japanese, and now can't speak it, unfortunately. She also looks like a haafu. My younger daughter knows no Japanese. Both of our kids have Japanese first names. Now with that lengthy background story out of the way, here's a very short story of what happened when we arrived in Japan. Airport staff kept talking to my wife in English! Actually, she accidentally defaulted to English when speaking to people, as that's what she does in Canada. Since we came back to Canada nearly 2 weeks ago, she's been using more Japanese around the house. Also, my older daughter and I plan to study Japanese together, because the next time we go, we want to actually speak to family in Japanese. Keep in mind that I lived in Japan for 11 years, can understand fairly well, though I'm very rusty.
@todosealion946927 күн бұрын
It"s not just you that is mixed up as foreigner in Japan ! 1) You have a little bit different look from homogeneous japanese look as they are used to. In my case, I"m foreigner of 2nd generation, both parents are Japanese from both side. I also have a "little bit different look" from homogeneous japanese population. Even in my community , I"m asked if I"m mixed blood, They know i"m foreigner and some of them asked if I have Chinese or any asian ancestry. Others, asked me if I have caucasian ancestry from one side of my parents. When I"ve been in Moto Machi Chukagai (in Kanagawa Prefecture), few of them came to talk to me in Chinese. It didn't surprise me at all. 2) The mannerism, the way you walk (rhythm of step posture), talk, seat, your gestures taken into account, gives clear signals that possibly make them think you are not one of them, even speaking "perfect Japanese". Once in my home country, airport staff said "You speak perfect Portuguese" thinking that i'm japanese. According to human genetic point of view. we don't carry much diversity of genetic variation compared to the monkeys.
In my case, it happens the other way round. They ask ME if I am Japanese! That is because when I talk on the phone and they don't see ny face, they think they are talking to a Japanese person. When they meet me, they get confused. Then they ask me if I was born here.
@aspen910219 күн бұрын
Tbh, I would say you look really similar to friends I had growing up in brazil, yeah, they had japanese in their bloodline, but usually was at most their grandparents
@thegamingfrontier3079Ай бұрын
I actually had the opposite experience. I'm less than half Japanese and they treat me like I'm Japanese, often talking to me in Japanese first to the point someone thought I was joking about not being fully Japanese. What I assessed based on my experience is that they think I'm first gen Japanese born abroad.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Wow that's super interesting, didn't think it would happen in that direction as well! I can imagine how difficult that is for you in the opposite way, especially if you can't speak much or at all! Thanks for sharing!
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Wow that's super interesting, didn't think it would happen in that direction as well! I can imagine how difficult that is for you in the opposite way, especially if you can't speak much or at all! Thanks for sharing!
@Larindarr25 күн бұрын
I am a Mexican born Grown up? Raised ? (in Canadian boarding school all by myself from middle to end of high school years most formative years for a human) in a Japanese bubble. 3 Cultures. When I am asked where I am from I ask back why that question to determine if the person is just trying to make small talk, gauge if they would be open to a honne answer, if the person is trying to label me or just trying to get over fast tatemae interaction. Its never easy to answer.
@PaulAshton1151Ай бұрын
Thanks...loved this video.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
@sarim957422 күн бұрын
Its most likely in the mannerisms and even slight accents in speech that you may not be aware of. I'm ethnically Indian, born in India but grew up in US, and I can tell immediately if an indian person in the US is american born or from abroad. When I go to India, they can tell immediately. So you my friend must have picked up a lot of British mannerisms that you may not be aware of :)
@ojisan03Ай бұрын
Yellow outside and white inside. My first identity crisis came when I was in college. My second came when I worked for a major Japanese corporation, ....in Japan. My supervisor and peers perceived my independent thinking and demeanor as, "yappari gaijin" dane? Fresh out of college and as a recruit, "Suck it up, Johnny!" and I moved on. My third was when I asked my Father-in-law to ask her daughter in marriage. No way Jose! Although I spoke fluent Japanese and looked Japanese, it was still, NEIN! Because International Marriage was not acceptable! Married her anyway and 3 years later, I finally, got his approval when I told him he would be a grandfather.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Wow, thanks for sharing your experience! You’ve had it a lot longer and more extreme than I have! I can’t believe they said “yappari gaijin”, sounds kinda rude to me 😢 And even being disapproved of marriage initially sounds tough, but I’m glad it worked out for you in the end!!
@seika3926Ай бұрын
As foreigner who works at reception desk/hospitality in Japan, usually whether you're foreigner or Japanese we have to put Japanese language first above English. But usually switching two languages and other real fast with different people can be exhausting. My coworkers who is Japanese sometimes makes a mistake like handling Japanese customer in English. Yeah, we're just tired and 頭が回んない lol
@seika3926Ай бұрын
We're working at airport so the way we preparing to switch language is(before they talk to us): 1. Look at the passport if they bring any with their hands. 2. From appearance and gesture 3. Finally when they speak. Sometimes there's someone who approach us using Japanese like すみません or a common aisatsu but when we handling them with Japanese and they didn't understand, we have to switch to English really quick. There's a case when we talking to non-japanese but they can't speak English nor Japanese. That's when pocket translator come in lol
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
I understand how this feels, because the truth is I actually currently work in the same job as you 😆 Although where I am there are more foreigner guests so it’s primarily English. But yes, when Japanese guests come I have to really focus to speak formal 敬語 Japanese! Nice to hear from someone like me!
@lifestyleandmore1460Ай бұрын
Its because if you live in a place for a long time, your face also starts to change and it will seems like you are mixed
@EggSandwichyoiАй бұрын
I’ve lived in America for a long time now, but whenever I go to my home country especially to visit family, I get treated like a foreigner. It sucks. Even though I was born and lived there for almost ten years, I guess I’m just “American” in their eyes.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Yup, relate to this 100%. We’re both in this together!! 💪😭
@cbtowers4841Ай бұрын
This is funny, ‘cause I get the opposite. I’m a foreigner (but a quarter Japanese, so there are some features that seem Japanese, especially during the COVID mask era 😂.) However, I’ve lived here almost 2 decades - long enough to develop the habits (unconsciously bowing while on the phone, reacting with “え。。。” or “ね?”) You get it. I also speak Japanese. So, now when I suddenly speak English or tell some story about my country, I get the “え...日本人じゃなかったの?” I agree, use it as a superpower. 😅
@80sGuy.Ай бұрын
This is very normal with 'Asians' in general, it doesn't matter where you are. You can be in the U.S. and they (your own community) can still treat you like a foreigner if you don't fit the 'stereotype'. For instance; a KPOP-looking guy or gal gets better treatment than a plain 'Korean' in the Korean community. But then again this all depends on where you go.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Yeah, I guess this is more of a common thing among Asians. Maybe because the "facial/appearance range" is very wide? If you understand what I mean? I definitely don't look like a Japanese "stereotype"!😆
@pukgaiАй бұрын
@@taiseikikuta you look like a mexican
@timbounds7190Ай бұрын
Fascinating! its really odd how we all give off incredibly subtle 'cultural' clues as to who we are and where we come from - its not even about appearance, its much more hidden than that. This happens even within countries, where there is no 'ethnic' distinction at all. In the UK people can seem to tell if you are a local or not almost instantly. For instance I grew up in Essex to the East of London, but have lived elsewhere in the UK for 40+ years. I'm still a sort of foreigner where I live in the North East of England despite having lived here for 30 years, but when I go back to Essex, there is some sort of instant connection with people there as if they recognise me as an Essex boy! As for you, growing up in the USA has meant that you obviously give out cultural clues to be an American which Japanese people detect, or at least they don't get 'Japanese' cultural clues from you. Your sense of humour doesn't strike me as as Japanese for one thing! Thanks for the vid.
@taiseikikuta27 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your similar experience! I’m surprised that it happens even within the same country like the UK! Nice to hear from someone from the UK, I spent a good 3 years there for uni! I agree with your point about there not being an “ethnic destination”. I guess no matter where we are or where we come from, we’re an “outsider” to someone, which is an obvious point haha Anyways, thanks again!!
@ThisIsRaysTubeАй бұрын
Very entertaining video, I like what you're doing. This has made me wonder what is a typical Japanese look? I don't think there is one. I'd say embrace your uniqueness, that's a fortunate thing to have. And embrace how interested the people in Japan find you. Happy living. And oh yeh, tell the people you're in a boy band, hence your different look. That could be interesting!
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Thanks for this encouraging comment! You're right, I've decided to embrace my uniqueness and being the "only one" for lack of a better term. And as you say, it's hard to say if there is a typical "Japanese look", because I find there are lots of people with a range of faces!
@DarkDragonDriftzАй бұрын
You deserve a larger following
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Thank you!!! We’ll get there gradually!! 💪
@aspinozАй бұрын
You're not malay or indonesian? Other than the fact you use the indo\malay airport in the beginning of this video but to me you surely looks like abang2 indo\malay
@johnsramek3905Ай бұрын
outstanding video! ✌😃I am a ハーフ, half white half Japanese who was born in Shinjuku, natural born American citizen (was dual citizen until 20). my white American boss thinks I'm Japanese, never talks about my Czech or Scottish heritage. but a Brazilian coworker (who became a naturalized US citizen) thinks I look white 🐑I feel out of place when I talk to Nisei/Nikkei/Japanese Americans, because most of them are multi-generation American citizens who were born in America, whereas I am half first generation Japanese. being built like a sumotori, most Japanese think I'm a gaijin too. back in Okinawa, when Japanese people found out I'm ハーフ, they seemed to lose some respect for me because there are a lot of abandoned ハーフ in Okinawa who have a tough life usually with no father. thankfully I was more fortunate, and stuck around with my parents until we moved to America after my father retired
@04m11Ай бұрын
It could be your mannerisms because you lived abroad. I have lived in a military town and have attended a private catholic school for one year in 4th grade, after that I could easily pick out who went to a catholic school, and who was a military brat just the way they carried themselves they stick out.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Interesting that you can pick out differences between schools, but I guess those 2 are on different extremes so it’s obvious? Conclusion is that it’s the mannerisms and vibe that stand us out!
@importasmr736224 күн бұрын
interesting video
@fedrickksogyi481325 күн бұрын
its funny omggg !!
@WasaNabiАй бұрын
As a foreigner who lives in Japan more than 5+ years, to your question, I do think you look different compare to the average Japanese. (Maybe from the dresscode and mannerism as well. I guess if you compare your KZfaq content to other Japanese KZfaqr you will see what I mean.) In my case, Japanese people will look at me as a Japanese, but when I start speaking, they will pick up very soon that I'm not a Japanese. Long enough I just don't bother to explain my complicated cultural background anymore (except if I wanna make friends) because I'm like anyone else, just want to live a simple life, doing daily stuff. I love Japanese culture, it has its customs and value, just like any other culture, and I love Japan as what it is. Thinking of why Japan in current day is still phrasing "Foreigner" this word a lot because Japan is simply not an immigrant country. There is no "Melting Pot" such concept here and I don't expect Japan to become one. People in Japan don't ever think of changing me as much as I don't ever think of changing anyone, it's a matter of fact that if one wants to adapt to this culture or not. I chose to adapt so I started to behave like one of them. (When in Rome, do as the Romans do.) Does it mean I have changed? No doubt. But does it mean I changed my value in life and all? I don't think so. I keep what I learned from foreign culture that I cherish most and if it does not affect much to the others, it is pretty much in line with the general Japanese principle. "Peace and harmony." The first 2 years were tough, but now I'm seeing myself as a part of the community and happy of where I am.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts!! I completely agree with all you said here. Especially with the point that Japan really is not yet what you call “immigrant country”. Even if more and more foreigners are moving to Japan, the population is obviously still majority Japanese, and will continue to be so for years to come, and so when you don’t look, speak, or behave like the majority, we are sure to get questions. Again, thanks for your comment!
@humanman5033Ай бұрын
Bro IDK but I am a 4th generation Japanese person through my dads side and half Vietnamese through my moms side idk but I don’t seem to have that problem unless if I speak English or talk a ton of Japanese. I think it might be since I actively try to copy Japanese mannerisms like speaking softly and such when ordering and acting like an NPC in a way but I do think looks play a role. It might be how you dress/act or it might be some weird recessive gene lottery.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
As you say, maybe I should start acting like an actual Japanese person 😂 Jokes aside, your background sounds really interesting! Thanks for watching!
@Humor-Activity-ClubАй бұрын
Interesting dilemma. Does it really make a difference in Japan if you are either a Japanese or a foreigner? About being possibly different, have you heard of a place called Kekistan? There could be a mysterious situation of being a Kekistani.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
At the end of the day, no it doesn’t matter if you are “different” in Japan - I think it’s still a great place to be! It’s just the tiny things which you get used to. And no, idk what kekistan is, I’ll look it up!
@nwkitesurfer25 күн бұрын
I served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for two years in Okayama and one of my companions was 100% Japanese. But because he was with me the kids would chase him down the streets screaming "ni hou!" over and over. It used to drive him nuts.
@DreiiFernandes25 күн бұрын
I'm half of 3 kinds and I look like I don't belong in all 3 worlds, maybe closer to 1 out of the 3 but even when I go to that country they think I'm something else. Lmao, used to have a hard time introducing myself when I was younger. Now I just play around and choose 1 out of the 3 and pretend i'm not half just for fun
@tadashihatsudaiАй бұрын
If I didn’t change my style over the years, then yeah, I’d probably come off as foreign too as a Japanese person born in the States. Though I’m basically a walking Uniqlo mannequin/Tokyo NPC. 😂😏 There are some decent shops with a good selection of petite sizes but I prefer getting most of my clothes from Japanese brands so I don’t have to tailor the sleeves and pants half the time. My interactions with people in Japan tends to be very uneventful since I’m an introvert. Most of my social interactions are with relatives.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
You made me laugh with that Uniqlo mannequin NPC joke! 😂 I'm the same with you, I get all my clothes from Japanese brands and shops, so I can't fully agree with people who say it's my clothing that make me look foreign... Unless there's something about these brands I don't know about lol Thanks for watching!
@WillHsuMusicАй бұрын
Interestingly, I get tagged as Japanese when I go to Japan 😮 I’m Taiwanese American 🤷♂️ In China, someone thought I was from Inner Mongolia. No idea why. I think I look ambiguously East Asian, I guess? Like not necessarily strongly one type or another, but close enough that Japanese people in Japan assume I’m one of them? Unfortunately, my Japanese isn’t nearly good enough for that 😂😂😂 The world is an interesting place.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Yup, I’m pretty much in the same situation as you. Japanese, but I guess I have some parts of my face which looks South East Asian, which is a fair assumption because I lived there for a while! Thanks for sharing!
@DarkDragonDriftzАй бұрын
I'm half japanese and brazilian, I look more southeast asian tho. Since I'm growing up in the UK right now, all the East asians I know are probably not gonna fit in with the East asians that grew up in their country. Since they all act like Westerners, including me, if you have a Western personality, the East will probably see you more as a foreigner since you're growing up learning Western culture.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
You’ve got an interesting background! Japanese-Brazilian, and living in the UK! I myself also lived in the uk for a few years, so I can relate to you about difference in cultures. In fact, after returning from the uk I’ve gotten more of the “you don’t look Japanese” comments! 😆
@DarkDragonDriftzАй бұрын
@taiseikikuta You're cool. Keep up the work and make these interesting videos.
@davidalfaro1429Ай бұрын
Just found your channel and just subscribed ❤
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@shirolee18 күн бұрын
HAHAHAHA, this video cracked me up!
@taiseikikuta4 күн бұрын
I'm glad the video was entertaining! 😆
@isaza5716Ай бұрын
Japanese is not the race, its the aura. I'm from germany and be here for study abroad. I had experience the OTHER way around. I was spoken to in japanese, mostly when I was searching for something in my bag and when i looked up the japanese person was ".... Sumimasen 0.0".... I dont know. I have a feeling its more like the whole aura or your impression what is considering you as japanese. So more culture than race. I love japanese culture and imerse myself in all of it. So maybe i give the feeling of beeing kinda like japanese. The downside: I'm feeling stressed and left out massivly in germany...
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Hmm, good point! If you get people speaking to you in Japanese, then you must act super Japanese, maybe more than me 😅 Maybe I should learn to act like the locals more, but generally I’m happy with how I am. Sorry that you’re having to feel left out where you are! I’m sure it’ll get better!
@jeff__wАй бұрын
Wait, you were born and raised abroad for a decade-so, functionally, you’re like any other person who hasn’t lived in Japan. I feel like sometimes there’s a kind of “essentialism” going on, where, because you’re “100% Japanese” in terms of background, you’re “really” Japanese, when, in some sense (but not _all_ senses), you’re no more Japanese than the people you grew up around. (My nephew, 100% Chinese-American, i.e., Chinese ethnicity parents, grandparents, etc., was told, on occasion, by people in China that he was “really” Chinese, which is also the same kind of essentialism.) Whatever is shaped by the environment you grew up in-your mannerisms, your body language, your clothing, etc.-would not be Japanese, almost by definition, to the same extent as someone who grew up in Japan. The other thing that isn’t clear from your video is how is your Japanese? If it isn’t 100% native (and, you having grown up abroad, it might not be), it wouldn’t be surprising if Japanese people in Japan don’t treat you as Japanese. I _will_ say two things: (1) there’s no need to question who you are (unless you have some faulty belief relying on “essentialism”). You are who you are-you’re not “essentially” Japanese-you’re someone who is “100% Japanese” who spent his formative years outside Japan and so you’re not _typically_ Japanese. If people in Japan can’t place you, that’s their problem, not yours, and it doesn’t matter if they can or not. (2) flipping the narrative so “you stand out” doesn’t sound very Japanese to me, which only goes to support (1).
@pyracurseАй бұрын
How do you know it's your appearance? It might be bc you don't speak Japanese 100% like a native having grown up abroad. In saying that you do look slightly Indonesian or Southern Chinese. Is that a slight Scottish accent you have?
@AdrenResiАй бұрын
i think it's the sharper than average chin probably due to diet differences even if you're standing still and you had a japanese person guess
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
TBH I can't confirm whether or not I have a sharper chin than other Japanese people, but maybe it's true! Thanks for your observations! 😆
@cherrie1980Ай бұрын
Recently went to Japan for holiday and all the people there thought I’m Japanese….they all talked Japanese to me
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
The conclusion is that the Japanese people are so unpredictable, you never know what they’ll hit you with 😅 Although for me it’s always certain what they’ll say.
@cherrie1980Ай бұрын
@@taiseikikuta I do like Japanese because they are the most polite and nicest people on this planet and they have got a very good mindset
@iiraingirliiАй бұрын
That’s interesting
@FoxCoffeeGaming27 күн бұрын
you may be 100% japanese but youll never be japanese as long as all your mannerisms are foreign and thats what makes you stand out. you need to blend in and follow what others do to be japanese
@skyecloud968Ай бұрын
For some reason, I think home-grown Asians can tell if you weren't living in the original country you or your parents are from. It's okay; the same thing happens to me. Actually, scratch that-it's not okay, but what can you do? P.S I forgot to mention it happens in other non asian countries too.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
I agree, I imagine true locals just have this sixth sense and/or it’s very obvious that we don’t act like them. As you say, what can we do about this? As I said I just accept it and enjoy it while I can👍
@skyecloud968Ай бұрын
@@taiseikikuta I love that positive outlook. Hopefully, I can continue to keep that mindset. One step back and two steps forward. 🙂
@soare279Ай бұрын
It may be the vibes, like you vibe foreign though your blood’s Japanese. Which proves that blood purity means nothing and that culture builds character, you belong to the place that vibed you not to your bloodline ✌️ Or maybe not ! Maybe in a few years the smell of Japan will stick to you and people will smell you as one of theirs and not as a foreigner anymore…?
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Thanks for your comment! Yeah I agree with you, I think living abroad for a while encourages change in “vibes” as you say 😅 And yes, that means that maybe if I stay in Japan for a long time I’ll be like a typical Japanese… But we’ll see!😆
@Sakura-zu4rzАй бұрын
I am Japanese ❤
@sailordave100017 күн бұрын
Perhaps it’s about the facial expressions and mannerisms you picked up during your 10 years outside Japan.
@taiseikikuta4 күн бұрын
Yes, I agree, as everyone else has said, the facial muscles and expressions I used growing up must have been different to typical Japanese people! Thanks for watching!
@bintarabdillah4033Ай бұрын
Dude! you look 100% Japanese. It is more likely your mannerisms, your style of clothing, and your overall demeanour that sets you apart from locals. I can sympathise a lot with you. I'm Indonesian but I have predominantly Middle Eastern ancestry (much taller than the average Southeast Asian, darker skin, big round eyes, and much bigger nose) and when I lived in Australia, everyone thought I was either Nepalese or Bengali. Even native Indonesians who don't know me sometimes need second guessing whether I'm Indonesian or not ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience! It’s nice to know that it’s not just Japanese people like me who are experiencing this! Fun fact, I actually lived in Indonesia a long time, so many people think I look Indonesian! 😆
@r8m8s8Ай бұрын
If someone has lived in Japan for 20 or more years and speaks fluent Japanese but is not asian, should they be considered a foreigner? (this was not in your video but relevant).
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Good question! I actually know someone who matches this description perfectly! And in fact, they just got Japanese citizenship! And you know what... Now that I think about it... To me he actually seems quite Japanese because of the way he acts and speaks Japanese (fluent of course). I'd say more Japanese than I am! 😂 So I guess this strange phenomenon works both ways! Thanks for sharing this!
@r8m8s8Ай бұрын
@@taiseikikuta interesting, so I wonder what the criteria list is to be Japanese….
@Tod_x26 күн бұрын
You looks like Ainu
@taiseikikuta22 күн бұрын
Interesting assumption 😆 Maybe my far ancestors are from up north!
@eddie5057-f7nАй бұрын
Accidentally bumped into your video. If you don't tell me that you are Japanese, I would have assumed you are Asian American (sorry no offence). I actually have the opposite problem from yours. Even though I'm Chinese, most of the time people would think I'm Japanese. When I went to Japan, from the plane till I leave Japan, people spoke Japanese to me even though I don't speak Japanese well. I noticed that in Japan, if you are assumed a Japanese, speaking imperfect Japanese is OK as long as they can understand what you say. If you look like foreigner, you will get reply in English or sorry no English reply. When I told them I'm not Japanese, they will be like "ehh so you are half Japanese?" 😅 Out of Japan, most people would assume I'm Japanese or Korean. So sometimes just pretend to be one and speak some Japanese or Koran to impress them. Anyway, I understand your "frustration" about the situation.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing your similar, opposite experience! 😆 That's ok, you're not the first person to say I look Asian American - even though I've never been to the US lol From all the similar experiences I've seen in these comments, I guess the "isolated-ness" of Japan (looking back at history) and the very one-ethnicity-ness makes locals just assume that we're either Japanese or not, like a flip of a coin. With time this should get better... Hopefully!
@lovendearestАй бұрын
if i didnt read the title, actually i thought that you are javanese instead of japanese 😂 while i watching your video, im thinking of "why this face looks familiar? where did i see this kind of face?" until i found out that you have "mas mas jawa" (javanese men) type of face. in a good way tho! but this only applies in this video! i think that you still have japanese looks in other video (esp. in your "why you should not move to japan" thumbnail video) fyi. jawa/java is one of the islands and regions in indonesia. and i am indonesian. so thats why i thought you so
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Omg thanks for this comment! The truth is… I actually spent a lot of my childhood in Indonesia! Good spot 😆 I guess from an Indonesian perspective I do look Indonesian haha but I’m surprised (and glad) you said I still look Japanese sometimes 🤣🤣 Anyways, Terima Kasih!!👋
@George2647g22 күн бұрын
Biologically you are japanese. Culturally you are a mix of japanese and gaijin. Is that really so hard to explain?
@FlowsPhotoSquareАй бұрын
Thanks for the impressions and your thoughts on this very interesting topic I myself as a 100%外国人 thought about all the time. I had the feeling that ハーフ or even 100 Percent like you sometimes have hard times because it seems so inherent to the japanese people to not speak english so they have hard times believe that you are a "real japanese". Its a really narrow perspective i think but this is it and we have to deal with it. As a foreigner when you start to speak japanese the Japanese sometimes really thrive and say that your japanese is sooooo good, even if it is total garbage or the total opposite can also happen that they even tell you when you speak perapera japanese and use perfect keigo and so on and so forth... Do you understand the point i am making? You cant be japanese because you do not speak like a japanese sometimes and do not behave with your mimic and your body (missing vocab - german guy here ) like them either so it is impossible youre japanese. Is this racist? (dont kill me for using the word)
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Hi, thanks for this comment! Don't worry, I'm not insulted by this at all haha. 😆 Yes, I totally agree with this, the Japanese population has a very "narrow perspective" as you say because of it's history and majority being 100% ethnically Japanese (including but not including me lol). And about the locals praising your Japanese language, it must get a bit annoying every time if you've lived here long. I'm actually guilty of this myself because I understand how difficult the language is! But as you say, we just have to live with it!
@xtrememaproductionsАй бұрын
I usually tell people we are all not a 100% of anything. If you back for enough we are all related and/or mixed. I tell they "Yep I am Mutt, we all are." Lol.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Good point, you're most likely correct, far up our family trees and there's bound to be some sort of mix/glitch 😆 Thanks for watching!
@Cali2KyushuАй бұрын
Your English sounds native. Perhaps your Japanese doesn't sound as native? People may not realize but Japan is actually pretty genetically diverse (within Asia) By looking at he Jomon, Yayoi, and Kofun genetic origins that make up the majority of the genetic makeup of what is today understood as Japanese people. These were migratory people who came from Central, Southeast, East Asia, and Siberia. A couple of these places are presently known as China and Korea. But to say that some Chinese or Koreans who share this same genetic makeup are Japanese, and would treated as Japanese by their looks is just not the case. Even if you look Japanese, it comes down to mannerisms and language. Simply having Japanese genetics may make you ethnically Japanese - depending how far back you wish to go - but it won't make you fit into Japanese culture and society by default. That is why that even some Japanese who are born and raised in Japan but then come back to Japan years later can even feel outcast by their own culture and society. When living in another place you subconsciously pick up on mannerisms and a different thought process, especially if using a different language, that will give a demeanor that will stick out in a homogeneous society such as Japanese society. Also things that contribute to your appearance such as style choices and how you dress can be a factor.
@taiseikikuta22 күн бұрын
Thanks for your insightful comment, and the brief Japanese history lesson! 😆 Since I didn’t grow up going to a Japanese school, I never learned the in-depths of my own ancestry, I just know the era names!😅 But yes I’m sure what you’ve said is true, our far ancestors who may not be truly Japanese are what influence people like myself hundreds of years in the future. But of course on top that comes the mannerisms and style as you and many others here have said! Thanks for watching!
@EnchantedSmellyWolfАй бұрын
They be trolling. Once you leave, and return, then they see you as foreigner. Maybe.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Yup, especially if you’ve lived abroad for many years like I’ve done - they just sense things haha
@jakiru8783Ай бұрын
lol, the whole x-men train of thought was a fun one. Found and subscribed to your channel about a couple weeks ago. Appreciate the perspective you bring! As people we try to find identity in all sorts of things, such as likes/dislikes, what others say about us, our nation, or achievements and legacy. Personally, I take great comfort in the identity I have in Jesus. No matter what happens in the world or to me I'll feel secure in the present because of the coming future and what Jesus did on the cross, dying and resurrecting in order to reconcile us to Him.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Hi, thanks for subscribing and sharing your thoughts and what you believe in! At the end of the day, we need to accept who we are and not let others discourage us 👍
@ROADTRIP2024-ve3ecАй бұрын
Hello from America! You look Japanese to me. I watched tons of J-dramas, K-dramas, and C-dramas. You are Japanese. 😊 The only thing that is slightly different is your clothes and hair. 😊
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Thanks for your comment! Ok, I’m glad I look Japanese to you! 😆 Interesting you could tell after watching lots of dramas! Everyone says my hair is not Japanese. Maybe I should change it at some point…
@ROADTRIP2024-ve3ecАй бұрын
Yes. Change your hair. 😆 Japanese Actors Ryusei Yokohama, Ryo Yoshizawa, Dori Sakurad, Kento Nakajima, Kento Yamazaki, and many more are very handsome. 🇺🇸😊
@chevyrupleixАй бұрын
Why you got only a hundred subs? You must be in the five digits already with your personality and edit.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Thank you so much for your compliment! Please help me get closer to those numbers... One day we'll get there! 💪
@chevyrupleixАй бұрын
@@taiseikikuta You will, my friend. You will.
@moahammad1mohammadАй бұрын
I think they speak english at you as a flex, like if a foreigner speaks Japanese they'll obviously show off their japanese instead of english. Why learn english and not use it?
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Perhaps… 😅 Yes I’m sure there a number of people that just speak English just so they can showcase their “skills” which they worked so hard to learn haha
@jennyjouАй бұрын
23 and me dna test for a future video❤
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
I have genuinely thought about a DNA test... I'll keep this in mind for the future 😆
@BobKnight-mm2zeАй бұрын
I've never seen one of your videos. (I enjoyed myself by the way and learned a lot). But my FIRST thought? Nope, he doesn't look Japanese--but guess what? I'm not talking about your facial features. I'm talking about your MIND. I'm not Asian. And I'm American. I studied Japanese as a language, went over there and lived for a year, then came back and studied some more. Then went back and forth--you get the idea. Right now I'm learning French. This may shock you, I find it HARDER than Japanese (bunch of reasons, it's irrelevant, let's move on). But here's my weird opinion. English speaking countries; the US, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, England, Scotland have an English speaking "mind." And, in my opinion, people around the world who ALSO speak English have absorbed this "mind." When we say "go F yourself!" or even "ok" it's a mindset/a way of thinking. And I don't see that English speaker mind in French people's eyes! They have "French eyes" and not just them, but a several countries in Africa, and Haiti, etc., France made a deliberate and purposeful choice to retain and promote their language. In contrast, the Netherlands I think has the highest English penetration in Europe, and obviously the speak Dutch, but you know, you kinda/sorta see they have that English speaker mindset running parallel to their native mindset. What I mean is, if people have learned English and crossed a...threshold of some kind. I see an English speaker mind. And I saw it in Japan! If the person barely spoke English, I saw a Japanese mind in their eyes. If they had total command of English-I could see...not an American personality, but MY way of thinking was visible in their eyes. So back to you. I saw your face, and immediately thought "not Japanese." You are of course--but the point I'm making is; English is sort of...a poison--that's not the right word. Our movies, tv, music, videos, youtube-it's a real thing. Maximum influential. And as I both traveled around the world, and lived in NYC for 10 years around people who were literally fresh off a plane, I have seen English absorption by people, you can actually see their minds change as they get command of the language. They don't change as a person-but a sort of outlook, or perception or way of thinking. It also manifest in clothes, hairstyle, mannerisms, walk, eye contact--it's a whole thing. But it starts with the face and how the person "holds" their face. This is one guy's opinion, and the best I can do to convey it. This theory of mine isn't "real." It's an odd opinion. I don't think a person could go to an Asian country and be able to pick out 3 English speakers from a group of 30 people. BUT, a local person in that country, could probably spot a person not from there--given those factors I listed earlier.
@taiseikikuta27 күн бұрын
Wow, thank you so much for sharing this, super interesting! 👍 Sorry it took so long for me to reply - I wanted to give myself some time to really sit down and absorb it! I totally agree with your point - yes physical appearance may or may not change, but even part of that is due to the “mind”, and how we hold our face as you say. I also agree with the point about how entertainment and media which we consume can also “poison” us to change - can’t think of a better word to use, but I mean it in a positive way 😆 Finally, I found it interesting how you said French as a language promotes a different mindset. You’d think it’d be similar to English and western languages but I guess not! Nice to hear that you’ve lived in Japan before and continue to visit! Thanks again for this comment, really made me think deeply about the topic again!
@BobKnight-mm2ze27 күн бұрын
@@taiseikikuta That's fine, for the time frame, I understand running a channel and living an actual life are time consuming. But yeah, it seemed like you had an actual curiosity about the subject, so I decided to go for a an actual reply---at least as I see thing. Yeah, the French bridge-in-mindset seems very broad--at least to me. Conversely, the wall that separates the German and English speaking mind seems "thinner." I can see "German" in their face and way of thinking when they speak English, but in my experience (having also studied that language) they make the jump to "English speaker mind" WAY sooner/easier as they learn English. And of course the Philippines is a very, very special situation. Having so many native languages with Tagalog being primary--BUT, those guys know English probably best in the Asian world...
@DarkLight-AscendingАй бұрын
Its not ur look, its ur vibe.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Good point, although I do think it's a bit of both. My vibe and mannerisms certainly, but I do agree with the fact that I don't look like a typical Japanese - I've accepted that! 👍
@donkeysmile4205Ай бұрын
You look like Vietnamese
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
You’re actually pretty close because I did actually grow up in South East Asia!
@HUEHUEUHEPonyАй бұрын
hairstyle is not japanese, clothing is not japanese, maybe change that (if you want?)
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
I guess you're right with hairstyle, but all my clothes I bought in Japan lmao 😂 Thanks for watching!
@kimmixerxsАй бұрын
To me, you look like you could be someone from South America.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Nice assumption 😅 Sadly I’ve never been to South America, would love to visit tho!
@ajkhan0Ай бұрын
He actually looks like generic American mixed dude. Which is cool.
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Thanks for your comment! I like that you think I’m American - I actually have never been to the US😅
@diannemomonАй бұрын
You were raised abroad the way you carry yourself may be just different. Social cues and gestures maybe different too. Take third generation japanese here in the states are more integrated with culture. You look japanese but your giving off ( im from somewere else vibe)
@taiseikikutaАй бұрын
Yup, that’s what everyone here has been saying - the “vibe” and mannerisms are not “of this world”, for lack of a better term 😅 I imagine those in the US are similar to me then!
@jeannetitor25 күн бұрын
yeah sorry but if you didn't SUMIMASEN hard enough first of all and didn't half bow like 3 times while asking the question it's gonna be a dead give away..... まだまだですね plus u look like u from ryukyu islands....