AVRIL LAVIGNE!!!! I Burst in tears, laughing so hard! Looool

英語で言っている事をうまく日本語字幕にしたね！ただ役しているだけでなく、意味を面白く伝えている感じ、うまい！ やっぱり語学って深くて面白いね。

悪気は無いんだけど、気分悪くしてたらごめんね。 日本人は慣れてないから、見た目が違うと興味が強くて確認したくなるんだと思う。 「もっと知りたい」の気持ちからだと思うので、許してね！

Oh my god, when you said "Abriru Rabin" I laughed out loud! That truly cracked me up!

I know people always say this, but it makes a big difference being able to see myself while I record. Seeing facial reactions and feeling like you are talking to someone is a lot easier (and yields more natural reaction) than when you are forcing yourself to smile and laugh and stare into a lens.

wow!! I love your alien powers and how you managed to allow us to hear your thoughts in the beginning, that was amazing.

動画の下に「もっと見る」のところをクリックしてみてください！　詳しい方法へのリンクが貼っていますので！

All the best with your immigration stuff Ciaela!! I'm coming to Fukuoka in May so hopefully see you then!

★ 素敵な動画レスポンスたくさんいただいているので、是非見逃さないでね！ I've got a ton of video responses from other foreigners in Japan, so be sure to check them out! ★

I almost fell to my floor on that Avril lavigne comment. Keep up the good work ! :)

I was an exchange student in Dallas TX and I attended a college there too as an international student and I know exactly how you feel in Japan . But I know you have many good friends here that you hang out and enjoy your time here.

I'm not even exaggerating here, but when you said Avril Lavigne, I just burst out laughing. It was the way you said it with your expression. That was actually so funny. Thank you Michaela. You have just made my day.

I didn't TELL you to! I just said I appreciate it! (Thank youuuu)!

Eugh. I am so jealous of your three year visa. When I applied for school I asked for 2, and they only gave me one. At this rate I've been in every single year since I've been in Japan...

It's a good thing to be prepared for everything. Awesome videos, keep it up!

Hikakin's version has been stuck in my head all day. (If you haven't heard it--check it out!)

LOL!!! I loved the "Avil lavigne" part... You're too funny! わらう～へへへへ！

Cool video, miss! That's rad that they're getting rid of that system. I felt uncomfortable with how you were supposed to always have your card on you.

My sister is a celiac and so she can't eat bread. I was explaining this to a Japanese person and they gasped and said, "but then what does she eat?" I explained that she eats a variety of things including white rice, rice pasta, etc. They looked at me and exclaimed, "It must be so HARD for you to import rice to Canada!". Their image of North America = Bread.

ありがとうございました :) これからも応援してください！

yo are just so cute :D I have some Vietnamese living in Japan too. Me too, as an alien living in Denmark, so I really love your videos and it inspires me a lot :D

There are many reasons that someone can get deported, mostly for breaking the law, working without a permit, over-staying on your visa, and stuff like that. If you follow the rules and do everything the way you're supposed to, then it's very rare for there to be any problems.

CONGRATULATIONS!! A big hug from Brazil!

ミカエラさんが英語でしゃべてくれて、下に日本語の字幕があるから英語の勉強になる！！ ありがと＾＾

I love that shirt! Those colors look good on you. That's all. Good luck with immigration stuff!

Exactly. I tell myself, "DONT THINK THAT IT WONT HAPPEN TO YOU MICAELA. INFACT ITS PROBABLY GOING TO HAPPEN TO YOU MICAELA. IT JUST MAKES SENSE THAT IT WOULD."

Yeah, I've seen them too.. At the dollar store, next to the glue.

It depends on the location. When I lived in Kumamoto I was stopped 3-4 times in a year, but I've never been checked since I moved to Fukuoka.

You are the most totally freaking cutest alien ever. Your grad video was inspiring, I can really relate.

I don't know. That's a tough question, I never really considered myself fluent, it's always just a matter of learning how to say the things I want to say. There are still a lot of things I can't express in fluent Japanese. (Even subbing this video took like 3 hours because I didn't know a lot of Japanese terms for immigration related things.) I've been here for 7 years though. Could barely speak when I arrived.

Im not gonna lie, Im only subscribed to channels like machinima and stuff, and you are officially the first actual person that im going to subscribe to. You are basically living my dream, going over to Japan and learning the language, making friends, finish school, man I'm jelouse, but also happy that there are people that interested. I think I ranted on alot, all I know is that I wish you the best of luck, and you have 1 more official viewer, Ganbate :D!!

Yes. My nationality is Canadian.

Have a terrific Easter Micaela, enjoy your videos. :D

You have to register at your city hall.

宇宙人の声になってる所めちゃくちゃ面白いです！爆笑してしまいました！(笑)

You are a sweetheart and one of my inspirations to learn Japanese and get to JAPAN!!!

Yep. Switched wallets and forgot to put it in, and happened to get stopped by police on a Saturday when I was just running out to teach a one hour class in the morning. I didn't bring anything with me because I was going to be in-and-out. They took me to the station and called my employer to confirm my identity. It was awful. It was like they didn't believe me.

i loved the high-pitched japanese. that was pretty hilarious.

I can totally relate to despair and kind of depressive you put yourself in everytime you have to renew your visa. Renewed mine for the very first time last September and the whole waiting was pretty much a psychological thriller to me. My mood changed and I was already preparing myself to go back to Brazil. Fortunately, I renewed it and got a 3 year long visa this time. Only need to worry about this rather scary process again in 2015 haha.

Been a while since I returned from Japan and I don't miss those kinds of comments/questions...

i love your blog!

コメントありがとうございました！ 英語の勉強に助けることができてよかったです。 ぜひこれからもリスニングの練習に使ってくれたら嬉しいです！★ 日本人に結婚しますと日本国籍になれるんですね。 でも私は、できればカナダ人でいたいですけどね。 自分のカナダに帰るとき、「外国人」って言われたらなんか悲しいだから。 これからもよろしくお願いしますね！

*Watches just to see the part where you imitate the Japanese voices* :P I love that. XD

I'm a Japanese living in California. こんにちは、久しぶりに日本が恋しくなって外国人目線での日本についての動画を検索していて見つけました。これがまた内容にとても共感している自分に気がつくと、自分はすでにもう半分外人感覚が身についているのだなぁと感じてしまいました。 お互い異国の地のなれない文化で大変なときもあると思いますが頑張りましょう。（この表現はとっても日本人感覚たっぷりでしたね）

I like this video. I am actually going to live in Osaka after highschool. I do hope that it is safe for foreigners over there! I love Japan! :)

Well, those aren't the only options. :) Since I graduated from senmongakkou with a diploma and certification, I can get a "shusshoku katsudo" visa as long as I prove that I'm legitimately LOOKING for work, too. It's only valid for 6 months or something though. There's also self-sponsorship, but I don't think I can afford that...

LOL I cracked up when you said 'Avril Lavigne'!! XD

I just love listening to your voice.

Japanese citizenship takes YEARS unless you get married. (I've been here for 7 and a lawyer told me I need 5 years of school and 5 years of work before I can even think of applying.) Unless you look Japanese, it's very unlikely that you'll ever be considered a normal Japanese person. I think that only normal Japanese people can be considered normal Japanese people.

You should apply if you're staying longer than 30 days, and you should apply soon! The change doesn't take place until July 12th? I think? so until then the Alien Registration System is still in place.

"The system will issue qualifying foreign nationals a resident card containing a portrait photo of the individual, basic personal information such as his/her name, his/her resident status and his/her currently allowed period of stay." So basically you get a NEW card, with the same info, but it has a different name. XD

I love 1:54 - 2:15, the voices & questions sound so funny!

i reminded the Japanese bit at least ten times that whole bit made my day

i really enjoyed this video. i do not understand why people had to rate this negative, cause I loved it. I love your sense of humour :-) you are very real :-) Im pretty sure you will get to stay. I understand what you meant about Alien, cause I feel the same way when I was/am in Canada. LOL Although I have never been called Gaijin there or here.. lol

I just started watching your videos, and I love how you're so fluent in Japanese. And I'm loving your videos!! Hahaha 1:54 to 2:15 in this one was really funny :'D

I've been told to 帰れ！! too and I am not grumbling about it either. These are by no means my "worst experiences", these are things people say on a daily basis.

ありがとうございます！ 矯正していないよ。ちゃんと磨いているだけです!

Well, yes, but the people who DO say things don't reflect the majority of the population. Most people don't think that way anymore. The first time someone told me to go back to my own country I wanted to cry though. It felt terrible, like being punched in the stomach.

By the way, Mikaera, you look gorgeous. Keep up your wonderful work!!

HAHah, I love that Avril Lavigne bit!! It`s hilarious!! All the best post graduation Micaela!! Love your vid posts!! =D

I despise it every time I am asked for that card. It just sends chills down my spine. Those questions too, omg! My boyfriend asked me out for the first time by asking, ”ラーメン食べたことある？ ” and was shocked to find out we have chopsticks and Japanese food in Canada. He actually had no idea what Canadians ate. This man is no idiot by any means but dear lord!

omg, its 4am and i can't stop watching your videos. You're so awesome and funny :D

I'd say I watch these videos. 15% Because Hikakin. 10% Because I enjoy hearing about her stories about Japan. 25% Because they are super fun to watch. And 50% Because she is gorgeous.

Hahahaha your great, I'm moving to Tokyo August, thanks for the laughs

いいね✨綺麗な英語で勉強になります！

Yes but it all has to start somewhere. :)

I'm so glad! I had to get that card too.

I FORGOT ABOUT EASTER!

Haha don't know how many times I've replayed the part where you quote what people have said... It's just so funny and cute xD

Heh, I understand what you mean about the Japanese not being accustomed to dealing with foreigners. Part of the reason why I'm in Sweden now (half-Swedish, born and raised in Australia) is because I disliked being treated as a second-class citizen/human being in Japan. I think that a lot of Japanese watching this video might not appreciate being mentioned in the way they are in this video, but it is important to be honest and frank about these issues as the Japanese turn a blind eye to them.

I sometimes feel like an alien although I am not in Japan lol :-) your videos are so relaxing! Keep it up! :-)

YAY! And yes, the re-entry permits is another thing I'm looking forward to. So stupid having to pay to leave the country every year.

In retrospective, I loved not knowing Bieber's Canadian. Damn you! :)

Realy enjoy your videos keep em coming ^_^

Oh I see, that makes sense. Thank you for the reply. :)

Sorry to hear that and i think for me i have only been to Japan for exchange for 3 months in Miyazaki Prefecture. But now this information that you have provided for me is pretty interesting and quite shocking that the term "alien" is a little bit awkward and a tad weird. If they said "foreigner" that's alot better. But i do know of what the term the Japanese use "Gaijun" ? I hope you get your desired documents and needs fulfilled for your immigration. Good luck and take care Ciaela!

I used to have one during my exchange in Korea, but they took it back at the airport when I was going back home. D= I really wanted to keep it. Was one of the rare times I looked awesome in my photos.

初めまして、エイリアン。いくつかの動画を見て、あなたがとても感情豊かで話し好きだと感じました。特に、義理チョコの動画が面白いと思いました。あなたの英語は聞き取りやすいので、英語を学ぶために過去の動画を見るつもりです。 新しい動画を楽しみにしています。

"Why is your nose so big?" Found that hilarious because I got that question as well. I was like "Because air is free :D" Not sure if my friends got the joke though.. lol.

"WTF????" that's what I thought when I saw "alien registration card" when I arrived in Korea (as a non native English speaker, I was kind of shocked) :) But I agree, when you are a blond foreigner in Asia, you ARE an alien most of the time ! Good luck for this stressful time :)

いつも楽しく観てます

Good news about the big change. Maybe I should come over to stay, but I'm still debating on it. Maybe I'll stick with going on holiday lol

Hmmm I attempted to make a video response, but I'm not sure if it worked exactly.... lol

おめでとうございます！

On avril lavigne I was litterally rolling on the floor! I love your videos! xD

ま、これから段々変わっていくと思いますよ。:) これからもよろしくお願いします！

I kind of like my Alien Registration card as well. I didn't know they were getting rid of it. I'm only here for a few more months so I guess it won't affect my much longer. I would complain about the weird things Japanese people say to me, but even when it's offensive I still find it kinda sweet. I think this country has softened me up.

このビデオへのレスポンス多くて笑った　それにしてもミカエラ愛されているなｗ　これからも頑張ってね～

Can I touch your eyelashes...? *Bursts into laughter*

I heard they're getting rid of the reentry permits too!! How great would that be!! And when I'm no longer in my pajamas, I might make a response :P

Smart...Pretty.....Sense of Humor ........Sings well.....you were dealt a nice hand in life

Hahahaa ! I already feel like an alien in my country though! pleease, keep your good job! I'll be supporting you from now on :D

me-*eating icecream* Mikaera in a low voice-....AVRIL LAVIGNE me-*bursts out laughing, almost choking on icecream.*

I once got that «Do they eat rice in [your home country]?» question, too. Rather than being annoying, I believe that shows just how relevant kome/gohan is to the locals. But that's the sociologist in me speaking; my real self thinks they should take it for granted that rice is consumed outside Southeast Asia -- although I don't quite agree with this analysis either. Methinks carbohydrates are to blame.

I do!

I don't know what's worse, that they compare you to Avril Lavigne, or that they actually remember that Avril Lavigne exists.

Holy まじか！？ I think I've had an alien registration card since I was about 8, didn't know they were getting rid of it... As a foreigner (oh yes and being white) born and raised in Japan everything you say feels all too true : )

by speaking and living in Japan, being engulfed in Japanese culture; at any time did you encounter racism towards you from your own kind? I totally respect you, and others like you, whom embrace the Asian culture and society such as you have at such a young age.

You're so adorable. XD I will totally make a video response when I'm not groggy out of bed. :D

Oh wow. Yesterday, I wanted to ask you if you ever get stopped by police and asked to show your Japanese green card. And then you have this video up.