I started learning Japanese for several reasons. It's led to me discovering Japanese rock bands! And your channel. 😊 Also, I worked at a company where the former bass player of Hinder worked in one of our stores, so I actually worked with him one day. I was actually shocked.

Oh my god, this is so relatable! Back in 2019 I discovered a Japanese rock band called Band-Maid, and I fell absolutely head-over-heels in love with them. I started learning Japanese so that I could actually speak to them if I ever got a chance to meet them. I'm pretty introverted and don't normally like crowds, but I braved some crowds anyway to see them play at Aftershock and at their one-man shows in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Sadly, due to covid they don't do meet-and-greets anymore, but knowing some Japanese helps with the MC portions of their shows and the Omajinai Time segment that they do. Thanks for sharing this, Asagi!

Hey Asagi. That's a really cool story. Music is one thing that brings the world together. I started learning Japanese because of music as well. I have discovered so many amazing Japanese artists I never would have listened to otherwise.

Great story. That's the reason I learned German...wanting to get to know a female exchange student in my chemistry class from Flensburg, Germany. Gave me lots of incentive.

Omg, Asagi-chan♡ 🥺 That story was so cute! I'm so proud of how far you've come. I've always been impressed by how well you speak English tbh 😂 as I don't really know that many Japanese people in Japan who can speak English lol.

The name Hinder rings a bell for me as far as bands go, but it is going back a little while ago and truth be told my memory is a bit crap. For me for learning languages is about being able to get by in foreign countries in their own language. I have found that people are so much more open and welcoming (not to mention far more willing to help you) if you are willing to put in a bit of effort. Japanese has proven to be a far bigger challenge for me than the European languages I have tried to learn (I can only speak very basically in most, except for Swedish which I am not too bad at. I used to have a girlfriend in Sweden so I had extra motivation to learn), but I am determined to get to the position where I can at least have basic conversation by the time I am able to visit. Sorry about the long post, I was sent down memory lane.

And look where you are now because of your knowledge of the English language. You’ve come a long way Asagi!

Your English is amazing!

I just started getting caught up on your content again, and I was surprised to see you bring up Hinder! I still listen to them

You are hardworking to learn English language, Miss Asagi-san, do your best.

every journey has a begining. Band Maid opening for Guns and Roses nov 5th 6th at the Saitama Super Arena Tokyo

Thanks for sharing!

It’s amazing how some event can change the directions of our lives! 💐💕💕

Thank you for the background of why you started learning English. Hinder's "Loaded and Alone" song is still is one of my favourites! I like how the song's intro can get you hyped up. ☺️

Hi Asagi, Jamie from Newcastle Australia, and I want to congratulate you, your English is very very good, and I just found your channel. All the best for 2023 🙏

"Lips of an Angel" still plays from time to time on various hard rock stations. I remember seeing one other music video advertised on the TV channel "Fuse", but Lips of an Angel is their one huge hit.

Great story Asagi! I remember Hinder, I had totally forgot about them.

I didn't think I had heard of hinder so I looked them up and I haven't, but I have heard learning music in another language is a great way to start learning a new language though. I love that you wanting to communicate with them made you want to learn english better, its a really cute story! And I see why it is meaningful to you 💗.It's also cool how anything in life can take you down a road to learn something new, and change your life in different ways that one wouldn't expect. No matter what that may be, whether it be learning a new language or any kind of skill or new experience really.

English is one of the most popular languages on the planet and knowing it is very beneficial to anyone.

Awesome video!!! I think your awesome Asagi :) quite frankly I want to learn how to speak more German and Japanese :)

Very nice video Asagi chan, you put smile in my face🥰 And imagining you threw funiture!?😂😅 You achived a lot since then.😊

Honestly, it’s really commendable you took up a new language! It’s a difficult but rewarding experience. I started learning Japanese for a silly reason; so I can sing at a Karaoke with my Japanese classmates and for travel since I love talking to local people in their language and accent just to see their shock 🤣 You are very fluent at English. Keep up the good content! 😁

Amazing !!

HA! Thanks Asagi! Your story is lovely. I have studied many languages: French, Dutch, German, Spanish. DOes that make me a language nerd or a worldly guy? My discovery of Japanese rock bands is why I decided to learn Japanese. Maybe rock in any language is a good thing.

Dang, I haven't thought about Hinder in years!! Their other well-known song was Better Than Me and I'd listen to that more than Lips of an Angel. When it comes to learning language and/or getting interested in culture, it doesn't matter how you get started. What matters is that you start. I mean, I first got into Japanese culture because of a Lego boat my cousins sent me when they were stationed in Yokosuka in the 90s.

Asagi, you have a good taste in music, and a very good reason to learn English. Always enjoy your content, keep them coming 😊

loved this story of yours. thanks for sharing

Yes to Band-Maid! Amazingly talented ladies that are carrying the torch of Rock forward.

I understand rock and heavy metal bands that make it big in Japan are often treated almost like royalty there, there are many exclusive album tracks that are only produced for the Japanese market. Really cool but always made me a little jealous! 😂

Asagi the story you mentioned about being nervous meeting Hinder, is similar to when I got to meet the famous Australian motorcycle racer, Wayne Gardner. I got a few signatures off him and wanted to get a photo but chickened out. I had to go back a second time to get a photo with him. It is actually a good feeling being star struck though, it is so weird and not something you normally get to experience meeting normal everyday people. Glad you took on your parents and saw Hinder, good for you.

I'm grateful I speak several languages, it didn't even do it on purpose, I was kind of forced into it and I honestly didn't enjoy it, it's only later in life I realised this was a true blessing. The annoying thing with Japanese; speaking it isn't too bad, it's harder than other languages, but it's still pretty ok, the true obstacle comes when you hit Kanji, that I would say is the bigger obstacle. Not being able to read is a big obstacle even if you do speak the language. I speak 4 languages fluently, I even have the local accent, I can write them, My German & Japanese have been stuck at the basic level and It's fair to say I lack the motivation to try to improve my base for these 2 languages. i'm just so busy with other stuff, I can't put any time into serious studying once again, it's just been too many years where I had to study anything truth be told.

Asagi heard "lips of an angel" and "better than me" and it was a wrap 😅

My reason for learning English was one pure reason: to get a boyfriend from an English speaking country. I was TOEIC 980 in my 20's and now I'm way beyond TOEIC. My husband says I don't have any hint of a Japanese accent remaining. I guess I reached my goal.

This is very cool

Hello Asagi! My names Randall and I’m from San Diego, California. I find your videos really helpful. Thank you so much :)

I like the clips you insert in the video & the thumbnail photo.😊 For me, that's David Bowie.☺️ Thank you for sharing your story, Asagi chan. Back to my learning English motivation.💪

i just looked up this band on youtube and noticed they will be in my town (Salt Lake City) tomorrow! what a coincidence!

私はこれ以上同意できませんでした。私はアメリカ人の友達とコミュニケーションをとるために英語を学ばなければなりませんでした。本当に大変でした。でも、あさぎさんがこんな動画作 てくれて本当に嬉しいです！💕

😊アサギさんこんにつはありがとうございますThank-you for sharing your amazing story. I have also been inspired by Japanese music & culture to learn Japanese. Even after almost 3 years of self-study I haven’t reached anywhere near your level of fluency but I have a goal to travel there and don’t want to be a typical がいじん. If you have any recommendations on how to increase my fluency I would appreciate knowing them. お元気でじゃね👋🏼🇨🇦😌🗣️🇯🇵

I need to go to Japan RIGHT NOW! ❤️

Asagi is so adorable.

No wonder why this story needs to be told. Imagine a One Hit Wonder band changing your life so much for the better.

We are proud of you! You are between those 50 japanese persons who actually speaks english well and live in Japan. BRAVORETU ASAGI DESU! (with fake japanese, haha)

Asagi it funny to hear that a heavy rock band brings you to learn english so I can understant you perfectly

Frame the CD and put it on the wall. 😇

Looks like it was Summer Sonic 2007. Even for a big festival that's such an eclectic lineup of bands & musical acts!

For me, I want to learn Japanese so I don't have to deal with a translator. I want to be able to understand someone directly. Thank you so much for sharing.

Let's hope they all see this video.

I like Hinder. Lips of an Angel is a favorite...

Hinder was really big in America in the early 2000's

struggling is imperative for success in movie for will smith the pursuit of happiness said (you gatta a dream you gatta protect it) i myself have the same struggle with my grand parent and my parents but with much more harsh for years and even the fight reached a really harsh psychological warfare level that happen and reached extent to push me to learn chinese make me explore whole new country and new culture besides i was really a language lover but did not expect this psychological warfare push me to that extent and i am originally arabic native speaker and english is my second language so to summarize this whatever it is you have to do to protect your dream you have to do it whatever the extent whatever the sacrifices because in the end you will pay the price for giving up to them after whatever years wherever you are whatever country is its from personal hell experience 😇😇😇

Never heard of Hinder but there is info about them on Wikipedia. They are from Oklahoma.

Lips of an Angel is a song that I still enjoy listening to.

Asahi, do you have 'White Fever' like many American men have 'yellow fever'? (No insult of any kind meant) You have beautiful eyes. Since you like 'Hard rock' , maybe even Metal, what do you think of Japanese all girl bands like Band Maid? I've been in rock bands in Junior High School through College and after, a professional musician, though not my vocation, and I love listening and watching Band Maid and other girl bands like them.

Awesome and Sugoi story Asagi Chan wow 🔥

So relatable, except for the parents thing. Babymetal is what motivated me to begin learning Japanese.

Good outtro music choice.-Ernie Moore Jr.

Last but not least you have a cute voice and if Im going to visit Japan I would like to meet you personally for some advice about the advantages and disadvantages of your country.

2007 that would make you mid to late thirties. I swear eastern women age so much better than western ones. Not speaking for all western women, but it does seem that age doesn’t quite catch as quickly. But I’ve also seen that in Japan women are against being tan and do what they can to keep away from the sun, which is a huge contributor to aging you faster, so maybe that has something to do with it.

Inspiring a fan to learn a foreign language is far more impact than the band deserves to ask for. They were not very good. They should be thrilled.

I'm Ethiopian and you know that Japan and Ethiopia were not colonised but it seems that when I speak 日本語, it seems so easy because they're both Asiatic languages. (Japonic I mean) but at least I can somewhat speak it as it's a SOV language like Amharic.

Baroness has been my favorite band for a pretty long time. I recommend them 👍

Your English is amazing you study it at college

That's a cool story, and I think the guy who said that you are more famous than the band is 100% right. Also, American rock might be awesome, but it can't compete with Finnish metal.🤘🇫🇮🎸

I LOVE Hinder!

Interesting story. I've just recently, since COVID started, relearn Japanese.

I was more into glam metal then but I remember the name.

The word "learning" refers to the present tense but when you start a sentence with "why I started" you are talking about the past. Hence, Why I started to learn English more seriously is more grammatically correct to write that sentence. Comunque sei sempre ammirabile cara Asagi.

Never heard of them...

Growing up in Michigan , I was forced to learn English . To this day , it's the only language that my family speak . I'm an egg ( white on the outside and yellow on the inside ) .

Hi

A lot of people should learn a second language. You become bilingual and in the work force this can come into play and you can earn more money. I would love to learn Japanese I think it's a beautiful language.

I’m getting into learning Japanese and eventually learning Korean. But for Japanese I’ve always liked the culture there and the girls are cute too or I find them attractive 😆 lol. But that also goes for a lot of Asian girls that I’ve seen from other countries too 😅 lol.

Good evening from Greece. I would like to learn Japanese words in the near future but their pronounce is a little hard for me. Nevertheless, Japanese language is so interesting and sweet and with some patient I can achieve my goal. What do you think. Am I able to learn Japanese one day? 😁😊

Hinder helped you to become unhindered with English ^^

The thumbnail teaches you that Asagi chan has a VERY long neck.

So cute. Another beautiful Japanese lady...

Great story......

So are you saying that your parents sought to "hinder" you from going???

If your parents didn't allow you to go see a concert, I was grounded from playing video games for 1 whole entire year for having bad grades in school when I was 12. Because my parents wanted me to get good grades to enter high school. True story. My father locked away my Sony Playstation until my final exam ended😅 But I have to be thankful for that. Didn't want to be in Elementary school for the rest of my life...😅

Asagi is so beautiful

I don't think that Hinder was ever going to be a wildly-successful band (I never liked heavy metal bands anyway), but at least they provided some inspiration to learn a foreign language., and eventually have Americans and Canadiens chasing after her....lol

Hinder!! I liked their song the first 100 times I'd heard it, but it was playing everywhere and became annoying quick. And let's be honest, the song context is not a very healthy one. That's an interesting reason for why you began to learn English. I first began learning Japanese because I wanted to watch the anime and understand what was being said.(笑）I still can't speak or understand Japanese enough though. My motivation wasn't as strong as yours to focus on books and studying.

i love hinder songs 😭😭

cool

Ah so you Engrish very goo

unhindered

Sister-fister to all you B-E-A-U-Tifull individuals. If you came this far, than your are even more beautiful than ever, just remember loves comes in many ways, and self-caring is the first rule of loving. Id just want to remind you and me about begin a real human begin besides our simple genders, it should not define us as different but Equals Humans, today we have much more freedom than we used to have all over the world, personally do id believe in a global United Nations, and the sustainable goals made for world peace by United Nations, Europe way as you know are United state also a part of the huge UN, as UN also made NATO possible its all one ironic, all after the second world war have there been struggle for world peace, and conventions of forms for humanity in which we all follow for personal believes but also for peace itself. We should not devine us into parts of human begins and say this is my dirt and you are not a part of this because you come from a hole different country it makes no sense, in believing it this way if you ask me. Well id just wanted to share some personal perspective on what id think the world situation is and where we are trying to move and for what reason we are together on this planet, world peace is a realistic goal to set for us as humanity, but enough about that, as woman you have a lot of freedom today mostly because before in time lady was someone who took care of the children while the farther, went out for making a living and getting the familiy some money, while today the woman is much more free from the Man and want to explore her self, sexsually, mentally, and experience ect. The same goes for the Man but we are much more looking for a sustainable partner which can provide us with children and taking care of duty around the house, the role of the man is still the same while the Role for the woman is clearly something else, and this create a barrier for Men and Women, we have to learn to put all gender roles aside and look at us as simple human who makes mistakes. Iv know there are some verbal mistakes, hope you can forgive me. Humble wishs Nipple

Hinder LOL

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Summary: To get a foreign Boyfriend

My wifes english is far more fluent and better than me yet english is my native language and its her 2nd language. English was never my strengths in school. I struggled a lot yet I did pass with grade Cs but it was a struggle. So I can humbly accept that there will be far better people in english than me even if its my native language.

Thank you so much. You do amaze me. I usually just turn you on and listen. You keep me awake, but I smile the wholle time, trying to sleep. Thank you so much. 💖🌹

Amazingly, Hinder is still a band in 2022.

great story! your master of English is awesome! keep it up Asagi!

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