LGBT always men? It's a prejudice! I love the Japanese, but how complicated you are!

I loved staying in a room with tatami. The tatami were new in our room and the scent was lovely!

I was bullied in 5th grade. I kept it in unfortunately and didn't tell anyone till much later. I have since used it to rise above everything and never let what others think about me mean anything. ❤

I appreciate your phraosing. "4 points to more fully enjoy your stay." I like that. It's more to immerse as much as possible in the experience. It makes much more sense.

When I lived in Japan in the mid to late 80's, "Chonmage" was slang for "please'. It was because when you asked a favor of someone, you would bow. If a samurai would bow, it would show his Chonmage so that became just saying "chonmage" would be asking for a favor.

5 additional items: 1. Kozuka and kogatana 2. Kogai 3. Kurikata 4. Kojiri 5. Money sleeve

don't you dare choose the hachisuka kamon..

Fun fact in the Shogun FX series Toranaga's general is carrying a Tachi not a Katana. It's very ornate at that, likely the most ornate sword seen in the series. You can tell by how much longer it is compared to the Katanas in the show, and on top of that it hangs off his waist almost like a European cavalry sword would.

its crazy that an entire nation got together and agreed that they were all going to make themselves into balding middle aged men. I think there must have been some clever guys who got together and decided to convince everyone else about just how cool their receeding hairlines were.

So there is no physical difference between them as far as weight, size, curvature, fittings or anything ?

I don't have enough historical knowledge to speak on it. I'm aware that Miyamoto created the Ni-Ten Ryuu dual katana form, but I was always under the impression that it'd be far more practical to fight with two wakizashi than two full-length katana. The both the sheer skill and raw strength that'd be required to fight effectively with two full-sized katana is quite daunting. Alternatively, I also think it would make sense to use a combo of a full-length katana and kodachi, similar to how in Europe they'd fight with a combo of sword and dagger.

Isn't the Kodachi longer? I always thought Kodachi was inbetween a Wakizashi and Katana

Wasn't a wakizashi used in close quarter combat situations (e.g., indoors, narrow passages) and a katana on the open battlefield?

Hmmmm... Break the cycle, let children learn from their mistakes. You can guide them when asked and with in reasonable aspects to their health. But only when asked. Some must stumble first to learn the harshness of the world. You don't need to re- enforce the harshness. You just need to let them learn on their own. Unfortunately, this has to be a group effort in Japan. This will take many generations to accomplish and many will suffer because of it.

japanese government should step in and force these companies to fix their issues especially when it comes to wage theft

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This is a slippery slope to neo-liberalism and the westernisation of Japan. You will regret these words once the immigrant horde will pollute your every major city and all your popular media will center around "inclusivity"

Ohh yay I can get a neat little notification BLOCKED!!!! 2:38

The first thought I had when you mentioned what you would need as far as a move goes, my first thought was the Hawaiian islands. I lived there for almost nine years, and I still miss it sometimes. It is very expensive, but I've heard Japan can be, too. Also, there is still a lot of Japanese culture in Hawaii! All the Kimono I own is from my time there, and I used to eat Japanese food almost daily. Being a tropical island, it is rarely ever cold, and the beaches are amazing. A typical flight to or from Japan is about six hours, so not terrible! Definitely worth a look, I'm hoping to go back to see my mother there soon.

How much it costs to order Harakiri ceremony for one self in Japan nowadays?

Huh, that makes a lot of sense. I once saw a depiction of a Shogun (or some lord) sitting crosslegged while everyone else wasn't. But now it makes a lot of sense because it meant that the lord could stand and flee or defend himself, while anyone in the room would be all wobbly and off balance if they tried to stand and attack him.

This series may be controversial, but this is like thinking about Asuka’s (Senran Kagura) weapon of choice. She seems to have both the Wakizashi and the Kodachi.😯⚔️🤏🏼

Nazis-

Love your hair man

The number one thing is never sing the song “HERE COMES THE SUN”

Thank you for the information

Yeah. Anime can be cool.

Ok, so if you are a person who abstains from alcohol? ...just don't work in Japan? Can you even socialize at all without alcohol?

So how was it with the tanto was it worn with katana and wakizashi or only with katana?

As far as i know samurais took the katana out of the belt when sitting for a meeting with other samurais. Maybe the samurai who lived in peacefull times would let the sageo untied if they had to face a day full of meetings.

Yet Ryuha that has sets for wakizashi on its own always called it Kodachi (kodachi dori)

Imo let people eat how they want it's not exactly being rude or mean to someone.

Very helpful and informative video as always. Thank you for sharing your time and experience 👍

Uchi Katana. Everyone who ever played Dark Souls or Elden Ring knows that name very well

I feel like japan hates anime

It would be kinda funny if at the end he said, “yes”, and got up and knocked over the swords and tore off the clothes to put on a t-shirt 😆

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I am really curious to learn about Japanese culture I hpoe your would be helpful 🙏🙏🙏

I think that wakizashi is one handed and kodachi has a longer tsuka to be held by short people or teenagers, considered that japanese people were shorter than now and samurai were adult at only 15 yo.

I always thought the curve was an accidental discovery at first due to the metal deformation during tempering process. By the time advancements were made in the forging technology, the curved blades had not only become the identity, but the users had also developed tactics unique to its shape.

1st rule of being shinobi You don't talk about being shinobi!

At what time during the Edo period did swords like these become unpopular in combat? I'm sure in the 1600's they were widely used but what about 1700's and 1800's?

Just signed up for 21 shares, seems like a very worthwhile project. Hoping to visit the area later this year. Thanks for bringing this to light!

The Emperor would not be pleased with you.

This work situation in Japan is utter nonsense...

Japanese Men struggle in growing beards, even their ancestors did. I learned this from historical studies I’m not being ignorant or prejudiced it’s just a fact that Japanese men struggled in growing beards and the few that could grow them were revered for it since growing a beard and having one is a sign of high testosterone and masculinity

Thank you. Very informative. It explains why obon in Japan has evolved to harder partying over generations. It's not about being religious for many

His is soooooo amazing experience !!

Those sound effects are SOOO annoying. Couldn’t watch this vid because of them… shame