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This girl claimed she feels safe, then proceeded to say she was punched and no one cared to help. That's the most dangerous place you can be - a society that turns away from you when you're attacked. You can literally never be safe in a place like that.

As a woman who's lived in Japan for 5 years, I will say it's relatively safe to walk around alone, even at night (depending on the area). However, as with pretty much all countries, it is generally less safe to live here as a woman than as a man. I have been followed a few times and have had to loop around so as not to give away where I was living. If I'm walking alone in areas like Shinjuku or Shibuya, there is a good chance I'll be stopped by guys doing nanpa ("girls hunting"). When I first came here, I was very naive and didn't understand completely that that was what they were doing, because sometimes they were lowkey about it, like "Teach me English, please" or "Where are you from?". But make no mistake, people in Tokyo don't just stop and talk to you for no purpose. If they do, I would just be wary. Don't assume you're safe just because it's Japan and take precautions like you would in any other country.

The part about Japanese people not helping is sadly true😢 I never forget visiting Tokyo as teenager 5 years ago when I saw fragile elderly japanese man collapse so that he hit his head hardly on concrete. I remember being shocked and looking how all the locals just kept walking over him. I felt nervous to approach cause I barely spoke 5 words in japanese at that time but I still had to, because no one else did. I was very concerned that he would get brain damage (he was very fragile looking). I muttered to him ”daijoubu desu ka” and he awkwardly just tried to say that its ok. I did not know what to do since for all I know he could have been run away elderly person who now has internal damage lying there on busy street (yes, nobody still stopped). Finally his wife/elredly lady comes and I helped her to get him up from the ground. This truly shocked me, since I had liven in the impression that japanese people respect elders but this was far from it.

My friend is working in Japan, and she’s often stopped at the street by hentai oyaji asking how much to sleep with her (they usually run when she talks in English). Once she told me that a man tried to lift her skirt to take a photo but she turned around just in time so the man ran away. Another story I heard is a Tiktoker who was groped in the train and when she confronted the groper, no one moved a muscle to help her at all. That is the sad thing about Japan, they care so little to help others in distress in public, or maybe that only applies to big cities. I heard people in rural areas are nicer.

I’m with the Swiss girl. My concern is that no one will help me if I ever get into any real trouble. I have felt faint on the trains; I’ve crouched in front of a vending machine after feeling ill when I’ve been alone and no one came to check on me. I’ve even heard people talking about me and speculating what might be wrong with me, but no help whatsoever. Bystander apathy is really bad here, so I can’t imagine the police helping me either.

Doesn't matter whether you are a foreigner or not. As a Japanese woman myself, I've encountered creepy men here in Japan before. I apologize on behalf of that person and bystanders on a bus who attacked this woman from Switzerland and did absolutely nothing about it. Most of Japanese aren't really confrontational and due to lack of English skills, we tend to shy away especially in that type of situation, doesn't mean it excuses their behavior at all.

I have to say I've never been in Japan but weirdly experienced something similar in a bus while living in Rome. There was this creepy guy trying to grab a group of teenager girls inside the bus (that was full of Japanese), and no one did anything. I had to confront the guy alone, which worked out but was indeed very scary. The abuser wasn't Japanese, but I was shocked to see that EVERYONE was looking and that's it. They wouldn't even help ME help these poor girls. I guess being a woman is less safe anywhere in this world.

This is one of the reasons my Japanese wife prefers to live in NZ. Everybody here will help you no matter what the situation. We have and a few situations with a lost child and l;losing things and people are always ready to drop what they are doing and focus on helping you. It's very reassuring. My wife says, 'that would never happen in Japan'.

The girl from Switzerland’s story made me angry. I live in Japan, and I can confirm people do NOT intervene. My Japanese teachers have said that you should help if you can, but it’s definitely not the norm here. This is the one thing I would love to see change.

Takashi: _"You want to show your Japanese skills?"_ The last person with utmost confidence: _"No."_ 👌😂

Takashii you are very good at what you are doing, very polite and comforting when talking to interviewees. Good job, keep it up.

I have lived in Los Angeles and Japan. I have been harassed in both. The LA experiences were somehow less scary as the men came up loudly to me, and people around me helped and I can stand up for myself. But in Japan it is so much creepier, I have caught two people filming me while I'm alone in public. Once while I was eating in a restaurant, and another shopping at the grocery store. Nobody helps, and you don't know what to do cause when you confront the perpetrator they act like nothing happened. It makes you feel very helpless. Now when ever I go out I always am paranoid as I know more people may have filmed me without me noticing. If they film me, it just drives me crazy that they will look back at this footage and have a piece of me forever without my consent. are they posting it online? I also don't know when its just a perv shocked to see a white woman or if they may try to stalk me.

I sent my daughter to Japan for a week with my sister as a 13th birthday present. My daughter was sexually groped on a bus for a minute while my sister was distracted with her baby a few meters away. My daughter was petrified and couldn't scream but curled up into a ball while fending him off. After a minute, a few other people on the bus noticed and told him to stop and chased him off the bus but the bus driver refused to call the polics or report it. My sister was very apologetic for not noticing and then told me she had 3 similar incidents on public transport whilst living in Japan for 2 years. I wanted my daughter to have a life changing experience but not like that. My daughter needed lots of counselling when she returned and is still affected. Riding buses gives her flashbacks. :(

Japan's collectivst society is both a good and bad thing, because yes, it's rare for women to be attacked in Japan, during such events it is also rare for anyone to do anything to intervene and stop it. There's a 2005 Japanese film called Densha Otoko (電車男) translated as Train Man that deals with this very subject. The film is about a very, very introverted man witnessing a drunk man assulting a young woman on a train, and standing up to him, only to get attacked himself, but nevertheless saving the woman and being praised as a hero while the rest of the people on the train did nothing.

I need to double check your channel to see if you already have it, but I'd actually love to see this interview among more Japanese/native women! I'm sure many feel similarly to the foreign women interviewed, but they may have more stories of what to look out for that some women who haven't been in the country as long wouldn't know about. Congrats on all your channel growth, Takashi! You've done a great job creating curated content and collecting your audience. Plus, it's so cool to go out and interview people to practice your conversation skills (in and outside of your own language). I admire you! If you haven't gone already, I hope you have a great (and safe :)) time on your travels!! I hope you meet many accommodating, friendly, and interesting people! I'm always scared that foreigners or tourists will meet bad apples in my country and not feel welcomed 😔so I hope you don't have that experience in your travels!

I only found this channel this morning but I must say it's extremely fascinating learning about the Japanese culture and about how people are

I have lived in Japan for 5 years now. I’ve always felt safer here than anywhere that I’ve lived in the US. Saying that there are still issues here in Japan like stalking and aggressive behavior from Japanese women. Also ignoring situations when foreigners are being mistreated. A Japanese man was videotaping up my daughters dress on an escalator in Yokohama and many people saw it and did nothing. We only noticed when we turned around and he was sitting on the escalator with his camera. People around us were pointing or laughing but did nothing. Japanese Men have followed my daughter and I all around Tokyo or back home. It’s definitely scary at times.

Not just safety of person, but of property as well. I lost my wallet, and a stranger turned it into the police, who tracked me down to my hotel because I had a hotel key in my wallet. I got my wallet back from the front desk, and EVERYTHING, including a lot of Japanese money, was still inside. Unbelievable.

I'm from Germany (which is one of the most opinionated countries in the world which of course can be a bad thing) and I couldn't even imagine somebody daring to punch someone in public transport let alone nobody stepping in. Over here you would probably have 3 body guards, a new step mom, 5 aggressive new friends and a few people teaming up with the opposite side if it's not obvious who was the bad guy. Basically there would be a street fight lol

I was on the train, and I saw this dude take a picture of this girls underskirt I grabbed his phone real quick and got her attention. He tried to cover his face and I got in his face using the translator telling him to delete it or I’m calling the cops. He ended up deleting and the girl asked me to stay next to her until she got off. I don’t like to make scenes cuz I’m a foreigner but I saw that and couldn’t stand by

When I was in Japan I felt really safe as a woman and the only really unpleasant situation I encountered was from a group of drunk men who were peeing into a plant pot in front of a train station entrance and in between a restaurant's outdoor tables. When I walked past them, trying to basically run around them, one of them turned around and started peeing in my direction and the other 2 started to do the same and they were laughing. (My father was with me. But i was walking on their side of the street) I was super shocked. So I would say stay away from drunks on the streets.

I am Indian and I lived and worked as a scientist in Japan for 8 months and I never faced hostility even once, but my Chinese colleague did say that Japanese people, especially elders, would abruptly stop conversing with her and go away once they found she was Chinese.

What about Junko Furuta? How is it possible that her killers are now roaming free on the streets of a country like Japan? Why don’t the people and press ask questions and protest that justice be done to her? This would be the reason as to why I will never visit Japan. So disappointed with the justice system there! Can you please do a video on this topic to see what the Japanese people feel about this?

I was recently in Japan. IMO, everyone kept to themselves or with their own groups. Many times I saw people who just looked so out of it, like they were faint, drunk, or something because they were wobbly but they just kept going about their business and no one else seemed to pay any attention. I did witness a man faint, in the crowded train station, and a few young men ran to his assistance, it was immediate. I had seen the man, crouched, earlier staring at the distance but I didn't make anything of it. As for creepy men? I didn't witness any of that but then again I'm not a young woman any more so haven't been getting any type of attention in a longgg time lol.

Hot take; Women always have to be careful where ever they go; most places in general are safe- but there will always be predators looking for weak/vulnerable people (i.e. women/children) ... Be aware of your surroundings always; and don't ever be afraid to raise your voice with any type of confrontation, bringing attention to you is #1 best way to help yourself if something creepy is happening or scary. Or even screaming FIRE; my mother taught me you get more reactions with FIRE then anything else.

What the Swiss lady said at the beginning really resonates with me. I had a similar experience on a train in Tokyo. I was actually with a couple Japanese friends and we were speaking English. A younger Japanese guy angrily grabbed me by the wrist, got right in my face and screamed at me to quit speaking English. I got right back in face and yelled back to let me go before one of my friends intervened and calmed the situation down (with no punches thrown fortunately). Up to that point I had never experienced anything like that in Japan (and probably never would again). Just like the lady mentioned, what really struck me was how disengaged everyone else on the train was. They had their faces buried in their phones as if nothing was happening. It got me wondering the exact same thing as her. If it had escalated and I had been by myself, would anyone come to my aid or just assume I was causing the problem (or just not want to get involved)? To be honest, it was actually a bit disheartening. I feel situations like this are where the Japanese tendency for conformity and passivity is not a good thing. Here I was in need of aid and I feel everyone just kind of looked the other way. From that point on, I took personal safety much more seriously and made a concerted effort to be more aware of my surroundings and do a better job of trying to blend in. Honestly, looking back, it was mostly just completely bad luck. I just happened to get on a fairly crowded train with that one guy in a thousand who was looking for trouble. I was also extremely lucky to be with Japanese friends who were able to pour cool water on the situation. Still, even though Japan is probably the safest country you can visit, you are an outsider and will stand out. Situations like this can be much less predictable than in your home country.

You are such a kind gentleman! I am enjoying your videos.

Your work is always really pro. And the topic of this particular video is really tough, and important, and fair. thanks a lot.

Walking around Japan from 1am to about 5am alone (due to a horribly delayed flight layover) was the safest I had ever felt in any major city.

in vietnam everyone would probably help you. I'm a vietnamese in canada and i was at a bar once. Everyone inside the bar around me saw this girl outside being assualted and pushed hard against a car. I was in a caste on one leg at the time and on crutches, so I was getting mad no one was going out to help her. Bar staff is like police will handle it....in my head im like are you fucking kidding me, she needs help now. Thankfully a man and my friend(who i had to convince) to go and help the girl. They managed to wrestle the guy to the ground and the girl just hurried out of the scene, looking distraught. After that experience I have very little faith in people. No one gives a shit about anyone else, and they all think someone else will do something. Fucking bystander effect....bunch of conformists everywhere.

Another great video: keep up the good work

Thanks for the informative video takashi

I am a woman from germany and lived in Japan, Sapporo. Sometimes men were following me at the train station, supermarket or Tsutaya. They were creepy, but didnt do anything. That never happened in my life before, but in Japan quite often (and i dont wear sexy cloth. I was wearing normal japanese fashion) One time i forgot my bag with drugstore products in the supermarket and i got it back. That was great. I heard from others they forgot their umbrella in the train and got it back

She sounds like a great person especially coming from Switzerland. Shouldnt deserved to be treated that way, foreigners in another country are embracing the culture by visiting in the first place. Cant expect everything to go well. Thanks for the video

Love your amazing channel!

I think your contents are quite interesting and informative to foreigners who know little about Japan. Keep up the good work!

Thanks for the video as always! But to everyone reading, just remember that no place is 100% safe. I read a story about a foreign girl whose drink was spiked at a bar in Nichōme and she did get home somehow due to helpful strangers but it could’ve ended a lot worse. There are also these fake restaurant scams that prey on tourists specifically. Always be aware even if you’re in the safest country

I've always wondered how people actually make the transition when moving to Japan especially when studying abroad. Like everything from the immigration process to looking for a place to live, etc. These video interviews are very helpful and informative for people like me who plan to visit and possibly live in Japan someday. Thank you💝

Your doing a really great service to your country please keep up the good work

Wow , I am shocked. I am currently in Japan as a tourist. i am a male foreigner and something I didn’t expect happened to me in Tokyo two days ago. I was looking at google map for a while in the middle of the street trying to figure out how to get to the station I am looking for. A nice Japanese lady who also happens to speak English asked me if I needed help. I told her I am looking for this station and instead of pointing towards the location she guided me to it and started asking me questions about my visit. I ain’t gonna lie , I was worried since I am a solo traveler and kept my guard up for any surprises but she was super nice and walked me with me till we reached the station. I don’t think I would do it if it wasn’t in Japan cuz I would be extremely suspicious elsewhere.

It does not matter where you go or where you are, just be aware. What didn’t happen in years, can happen in a second. Just don’t be so naive

I visited Japan for one month. Stayed in Tokyo, visited Kyoto and I felt very safe. In the evening, the train cars were gender specific. They had a women cart only and a train cart separately for men. I thought it was a great idea. I always felt safe traveling all over the city. Even in the early hours it felt safe and I’m very careful as I grew up in Chicago. As a woman you never let your radar off. Always assess areas and know where your going. If you get lost, never appear lost and know how to ask for help. Japanese people are helpful. Overall, in my experience, I felt Japanese men to be respectful. I had a few cat calls from foreign men-Italian and Greek mainly who found me exotic because I’m Latina. Other than that, nothing was off putting but then again I never put myself in dangerous situations and most women who travel should be street smart.

so out of topic but because of this video i realised how much japan reminds me of my country, greece. this is my personal opion but the street of japan reminds me a lot of the greek streets which makes me feel so comfortable and this makes me want to come to japan even more.

Thank you so much for watching!! I hope this video will help you when you come to Japan! And Japan is finally open for tourists right??

I had someone yell at me at the street, "go back to your country" but it's fine. People like this exist everywhere. Japan has been a lovely experience for me so far.

I have been in Japan for 3 months and is the SAFEST place I will be in my whole life. I have to return to my country, Mexico, but start thinking about that is... I don't want to :(. Is insane that I need to worry about doing a normal thing like going to school in Mexico, I really don't want to return. Japan made me think that I can live more freely.

I really like how courteous and "international" your videos are. You are an excellent interviewer. I love Japan 😍😍

I can never say this enough about not just your content, but content like this in general: it's great to show honestly your country. The good and the bad. When you just show the good, it can be a huge shock, and possibly a danger, when ppl arrive and experience some of the possible negatives of a place. At the same time you don't want to just show bad things or dwell too much on negative experiences when there are many positive things. Its best to try to show the whole experience as it is, as best you can. Anyway, love your videos, you're a very charming interviewer.

Just started watching the channel. I love listening to regular peoples' perspectives about their experiences. Hope you have a good trip to LA

I went to an exchange program (education first Toyko) It was mainly my housemate from Russia who got issues with guys. Whenever she wanted to visit something she went on her own. 2 times she got bothered by guys like in the nappa calling kind of thing. One time we got catcalled on the streets of Kawasaki and then there was one time that she was bothered by guys in a fish restaurant they started to touch her head and sang to her bec they were drunk. But beside that I didn't feel unsafe or anything. Even at night there are so many people on the streets especially in Tokyo. I must say be aware of the public transport though. It's so extremely crowded with a lot of businessmen going to work. Then I felt kinda unsafe bec everyone could touch you.

Self awareness and attitude helps to keep yourself safe wherever you go.

Been in Japan for 10 months as a 17 year-old exchange student and I did face a man yelling at me at the train station before going away because I was a foreigner. Also encountered two massive creeps, first one seemed on drugs or had never seen a white person in his life or whatever that face he made was, then he tried following me but being super paranoid with men I saw he was trying to wait for me to start walking away when I noticed he kept giving me side eyes while waiting on his phone. Second one was a good old 30yrs old salaryman (probably drunk like they often are on Friday nights) that was spying on me and my boyfriend at the time hiding in the bushes in the dark. Needless to say I started running with him when I heard a branch cracking and saw a creep crouching in the bushes next to me. What’s scary about that is that if if he hadn’t stepped on that branch I would’ve never noticed him. Also we were both wearing school uniforms so this grown ass man actively decided to spy on minors.

This video is super informative, helpful and obviously it will help people who really love Japan and wish to settle there. Keep up the great work. Loads of love from 🇮🇳

It seems like every video I have seen this month is truly showing me the dark sides of Japan. I think I'm going to give learning the language a long break. I do enjoy your videos, and will be back for more. Thanks!

Takashi, we know what you're doing. And we like it. Keep it up :D

Planning a trip to Japan in two years. I find that your channel and Toyko Lense have been most helpful in understanding the general culture.

Okay but if you go to LA, try to go to other places too because LA is so different compared to other places in the USA and even those places are different than other places. But also, it’s really cool you are coming to America and I hope you have fun! Be safe! :)

Having just come back from Kyoto and Osaka and Wakayama prefecture I felt incredibly safe no matter where I was. There was a general sense of orderliness, unbelievable cleanliness and there I saw no obvious homeless (or mental) people in the streets. To give you an idea of what Japan is like, there is a vending machine behind the woman from London. These machines are all over, out in the open, some even vend beer and tobacco. In what countries is it possible to have these machines out in the open without being immediately vandalized and destroyed. Amazing.

Tiens c'est marrant de revoir la Suissesse ☺ Je t'avais vu dans le reportage y a quelques années, t'es magnifique!

I was in Tokyo in 2018 for 10 days. There's so much I love about Japan but what really stood out to me most was how safe I felt while I was there. I didn't always have to look over my shoulder. One day I saw a cute little dog in his stroller parked in front of a grocery store, no one bothered him. I thought that's neat. I think people there are just respectful of each other and their properties. So if you've dreamed of visiting there go, it's safe, fun lots to see and do and they have great food.

I’m also a foreign woman living in japan for almost 9 years. I don’t have any problems so far. Maybe it’s bcs I’m not really attractive for japanese beauty standards so nobody disturb me. This is not me being sarcastic bcs it was really true. I don’t have any problems being nanpa-ed or being followed. I can literally walking alone in the night in shinjuku or shibuya or harajuku without being worry abt safety. I speak japanese so if I have some trouble I’ll just go to koban (police box station) or just any nearest convenience store for help. On the other hand, the only thing I kinda scared is the crimes in japan bcs sometimes it was too random and too scary like people being stabbed on the train. That’s the most scary thing in japan.

Very interesting! Go, Takashi!

I'm from sotharn California and I plan on going to Japan one day. This is definitely very helpful for me especially coming from the girl from L.A. I was just in L.A. on new years. I visit often but it's not so far that I can't drive home after I'm done there. She mentions that we have cars for a reason but even then sometimes even in a car full of people it can be scary. I've been in a situation before where people were rocking my car back and forth trying to tip it over when I went down the wrong road in L.A. anything is really a step up from that. So if anyone visits L.A. always know where you're going and don't make a wrong turn. I know that sounds like a lot of pressure but it can be very serious. I would suggest going with someone who really knows their way around.

Probably the most misunderstood aspect of safety in Japan is that while Japan's crime rate is low, low does not mean zero. You still have to use your head and take common sense precautions. That girl from France was surprised that no one on the bus did anything to help her when she was assaulted. But the fact is you CANNOT assume other people will come to your aid when you are being victimized; this applies to any country you are in. My officemate toured Paris before the pandemic, and she was assaulted and robbed in the Paris subway fill with people, and no one helped her; according to her, they just on keep walking and getting on the train as if nothing was happening. Except for a French policewoman who arrive on the scene and gave her some money so she could get back to her hotel and contact the US embassy. In my lifetime, I have heard many similar stories from travelers to other countries. No matter where you go, being a foreigner paints a huge target on you because the criminals will assume: 1) you are carrying more money because you are a tourist. 2) You don't know how to call out for help because you don't speak the local language.

Good job on taking these topics!

at 6:56 you can even see that old man on the left take a picture of that women he is interviewing. just after talking to the pervious women about them taking pictures of people and "stalking"/ making people uncomfortable. a little strange

I'm glad someone finally covered this

I think the dangers from living in Japan is because everyones beliefs is that everyone else is taught to not steal, keep environment clean, be respectful, etc. but when something suspiciously happens and not clear about what happens, most bystanders will not get involved because it's not a typical thing and unexpected. So if someone got harassed, others won't step in and help unless u ask for help.

Id like to add that I work at a big university in NYC and its unfortunate that our country isnt as safe or trusting, we get a lot of foreign students who I feel are accustomed to safe environments and think they can leave their belongings unattended, but a lot of robberies occur and they tend to be shocked at how this is even a possibility.

I'm from Mexico and went to Japan for my 15th birthday. The second day there I was gropped by an elderly man on the subway. I guess the man thought I wouldn't fight or anything but the moment he saw me turn around and put my fists up he walked away. If I'm being 1000% honest, that didn't really affect my experience in Japan. I had a great time and everyone was super nice. Thing is that, as a woman, we just gotta be attentive to everything and everyone. The only time I've been followed around was when I lived in Canada, and that one is another very safe country. Bad things will happen everywhere in the world. Some places more than others so in general we just gotta be careful.

Congrats on getting 1.5 million views!

Awesome video topic and great interviewing!!! I especially liked hearing from the girl from Los Angeles. I am from the San Francisco Bay Area and it is just as unsafe. Enjoy your trip to California and stay safe!!!🙏

Tokyo is on my list to visit so all the videos you put up had been very helpful

I lived in Japan for 6 months and I think there's two sides to Japan. It's very safe when it comes to theft and things like that, but I had a lot more creepy experiences with men in Japan than my home country. Also like the first girl kind of commented on, there's a culture of not getting involved or making a "scene" when something happens. Women aren't protected when it comes to sexual harassment or assault

I love watching all your interviews because they are so informative about life in Japan as a foreigner. I was going to vacation in Tokyo next year but since I don't speak any Japanese I decided that it might be better to know how to speak it first before traveling there. The experience will be way better if I had the communication skills first. So, I will be leaning the language first and then when fluent enough I will take the trip. Thanks and keep up the great work.

I really like how relaxed you are during your interviews. You are also handsome, polite, and kind.

Whatever you said in first 30 seconds it's good, I am planning for Japan visit, this can help us.

Nice interview taken

I love Japan. I loved my time in Japan when I travelled! I had exactly one creepy encounter in a smaller fishing village with an older guy, and I was so lucky that a woman walking her dog noticed and offered to walk back to the hostel with me from the 7/11 store where I hid. Forever grateful to her, she never told me her name. Other than that and being permanently photographed (pale, red hair) & gawked at, I felt relatively safe.

I remember visiting the country a long time ago. Me and my family were riding a train down south to the Osaka prefecture area. I was wearing a yukata and had my seat turned towards my family. As other guests were boarding on the train, they would stop and bow and offer their greetings, turn tail, and walk back the other way, some passengers even left me food. It was weird to me since in Tokyo many people mind their business and walk at a pretty fast pace, they don't stand around and talk. My grandmother overheard some passengers calling me scary and assuming I was part of the yakuza since I'm a relatively sizeable Asian male of darker skin. I was pretty embarrassed after hearing that and made sure I smiled the whole time as to not scare anyone else.

i appreciate this one

I have traveled a lot around the world and I can say from my experience that Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka (I was in these cities in Japan) are really safe compared to other larger cities. I saw a lot of drunk women walking alone there in the morning hours. Something like this is unthinkable in European, American or Latin American cities.

As someone who will be based in Tokyo in November. I am from🇿🇦, your videos are always informative about the experiences there. I really enjoy them, I've learnt a lot. You doing an amazing job

Awesome channel, love these videos

@ 6:56 there is an old man taking pictures of the woman from London doing the interview... proved the point about some of the older men taking pictures of foreign women. :(

Amazing Good luck for the future

They are so good at not bothering people, to the point the don't even bother helping anyone.

I saw the most common issue I've heard about in Japan as soon as you began interviewing the second woman, Takashii. You asked her where she was from. She replied "born in Japan" but you kept emphasizing "half-" somewhere else. Her entire life was spent in Japan but still she's treated like a foreigner. It's really sad that in order to "be Japanese", you have to "look Japanese". Just food for thought... : /

you have a fun channel my man

takshi a really love you work for today....😍😍😍😍

I am planning of moving to Japan soon to teach English and watching your videos has been super helpful! I'm wanting to learn more about the culture and the people so thank you for uploading!

That first girl from Switzerland comes from the same hometown as me! Heard about her and her family in the news about the pastries shop! Never though Takashi would interview a Swiss from my city hahah すごいじゃないですか!

That is a very interesting interview. Nice.

Great reviews

Wherever you are, I think "don't let your guard down!" is definitely a basic survival skill. But really, a place where you can rely on nobody... can't say it safe at all. Thanks for the interview!

Trying to cut out any channels that don't help me learn something from my subscriptions and add ones that do. I think this would be a good learning channel for Japan, so gonna subscrice.

thank you for best information

I'm from the U.S. and have always wanted to go back to Japan. It felt so very safe there compared to my own hometown and other places in the U.S. I have been. I look forward to visiting Japan again and thank you so much for these helpful videos. Not only are they helpful and informative, they're very interesting! I hope you have a nice day/evening/night 🙂

When I was in Osaka at a metro station, a middle aged Japanese man approach me and my two friends (all female) late in the evening and asked if we were having trouble navigating around the place (probably because we looked confused staring at the map). Then he walked us all the way over to our hotel once we showed him the address, which was half an hour away by foot. He seemed a bit shy but eager to help, his English was bad but we gathered that he was a schoolteacher. When we walked around some clubs, no Japanese men ever bothered us, no cat calls, no incessant staring. As a tourist, I never feel very safe walking around any country, but Japan did make me feel moderately safe. It’s also very clean in the streets.