I like this. "how do you feel about us wearing the kimono?" "absolutely fine, but that's last seasons colours"

@four1629

2 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHAHA

@superfluff106

2 жыл бұрын

Nice. Well done.😂😂

@tayar3797

2 жыл бұрын

Also... you have it on backwards!!

@Mai_mna

2 жыл бұрын

Unthinkable.

@beelzeburger5608

2 жыл бұрын

Haha but they're too polite to say it to your face. There might be some roundabout comments though

I love that Japan’s only issue with us wearing kimono is that “that Kimono was from last Fall you need this Spring’s pattern.”

@anonymoususer3888

2 жыл бұрын

“You do know that’s so last season…”

@starrby7790

Жыл бұрын

That Kimono is so last season...its summer now

@amandamol9050

Жыл бұрын

I'm afraid they actually don't like others wearing it.

@RongDMemer

Жыл бұрын

@@amandamol9050 people have different opinion not all japanese people are the same

@SeperSuzu

Жыл бұрын

@@amandamol9050 idk man, most of the Japanese ppl my brother has met have been really cool about it

Freddie Mercury: “You can do what you want with my music, but don't make me boring." Basically what he saying

@lankaranka5339

Жыл бұрын

Ice Ice Pressure

@nibbonbon

Жыл бұрын

Hehe, he is from Zanzibar and I am very familiar (literally) with the culture over there

@heatsflamesman6080

Жыл бұрын

No

@xraydoge5430

Жыл бұрын

@@heatsflamesman6080 ya

To clarify, when we say “not matching the season”, about kimono we are not referring to fashion trends. Wearing your grannie’s kimono is perfectly fine and stylish. The main thing is to choose a kimono that suits the weather: light and airy fabrics for summer, thick and warm ones for winter. Another aspect is to pick a kimono that reflects the season in its design or color, such as camellia for autumn and hydrangea for June.

Wish I could find to link it, but there was an online exchange. A caucasian girl posted a picture of her a wearing traditional Japanese outfit. A commenter stated it was disrespectful to wear a kimono as it was cultural appropriation. The poster replied back, it was a Yukata, they were practically handed to visitors and she would know, she was born and raised in Tokyo with the passport to prove it.

@Rapture-nv5vj

2 жыл бұрын

I think I heared this some time ago...

@josukespompadour2055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Just wanted to inform you that caucasian doesn't mean white; but people from the caucasus region in Asia ^^' using the right terms is important!

@000snow000

2 жыл бұрын

@@josukespompadour2055 Caucasian is a term that has been used since the 18th century to mean people of European descent. It is the correct term.

@harrisonstoliker4932

2 жыл бұрын

@@josukespompadour2055 Words can have multiple meanings. If you had ever opened a dictionary you'd know that.

@ranger5839

2 жыл бұрын

I remember that!

I love that Japan is like “you’re choosing to wear our traditional clothes? 🥺really? 🤩 OK but it’s got to be done right!”

@archeops4898

2 жыл бұрын

yeah, that’s just normal human decency

@sigasana441

2 жыл бұрын

@@archeops4898 no no no. Nowadays they say it “CULTURE APPROPRIATION” Then post it on twitter to cancel you because you aren’t the same race with where that culture is from. Or if it offends the west, because they are allowed to be The Offended representative for any race that doesn’t even feel offended

@benchabot6886

2 жыл бұрын

You're choosing to come to japan? I'm gonna make you wish you didnt!

@lovekira793

2 жыл бұрын

@@sigasana441 That's just america.

@TryinaD

2 жыл бұрын

@@sigasana441 but they are right, since a lot of people don’t wear it correctly. They wear it for Halloween and use the cheap costumes that don’t even look remotely accurate. People also call it a “geisha costume” even though it doesn’t even look similar

As a Nigerian it's always an honour to see a foreigner wear our clothing...at it actually makes is feel way more connected to the rest of the world

@nanya9166

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I'm also Nigerian

@TheStickman419

2 жыл бұрын

@@nanya9166Awesome...which side are you from?

@nanya9166

2 жыл бұрын

I'm from Delta😊

@TheStickman419

2 жыл бұрын

@@nanya9166 Ooooooh, that's nice...I've met a few people from Delta. I'm from Rivers

@nanya9166

2 жыл бұрын

That's great! Do you live in Nigeria?

I feel honoured every time a foreigner wears my traditional clothing, and I don't mind if they mix the season or different cultural areas , as long as they wear it respectfully I love it, people really act like A-holes calling everything cultural appropriation but most of the time is simply cultural appreciation

@monicaa2176

2 жыл бұрын

Same. I’m German and I have nothing against people wearing a dirndl, they should just know how to wear it right. The place where you tie your ribbon tells others your relationship status for example

@jackandthebeanstalk4253

Жыл бұрын

Facts

@aidenpopour594

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's sad people can't tell the difference between appreciation and appropriations. It's gotta be a closed culture or you gotta be causing harm for it to be appropriation

@yesthatmousyiris4887

Жыл бұрын

@@aidenpopour594 I have a feeling a lot people who yell appropriation never took the time to educate themselves. And are so afraid of disrespecting cultures that they don't realize their becoming the thing they sought to destroy.

Foreigners should wear it the same way locals do. Treat it respectfully like a cultural garment, not like a costume.

@FeelMetalMan

2 жыл бұрын

that makes no sense, how would you know the extreme etiquette a dress worn elsewhere needs if you aren't part of that culture. You'll never wear it with the appropriate "respect". It's just like democracy, how can you vote if you need extreme amounts of effort in different areas to become a rational voter. Nah, you just vote. You can dress for fun with anything you want in this planet.

@Manik_khanna

2 жыл бұрын

@@FeelMetalMan that's why you need professional to make you wear it, and you definitely cannot wear it frim youtube tutorial

@GaryAlmasSamaita

2 жыл бұрын

@@Manik_khanna I’d say the issue is the rental shop. Foreigner doesn’t even understand what is the etiquette and how to follow it, yet the low quality rental just taking profit by give it in random without any guidance.

@thai2595

2 жыл бұрын

We don't care. I'm Asian and we also have a national dress rental shops where you can dress and take some photos. We don't need you to learn our culture before getting into our national dress for half a day.

@TaydolfSwifter

2 жыл бұрын

if they rent it just respectfully return it but if it's yours do whatever you like.

the only thing you should really be worried about is how the front part of the kimono overlaps because one way is only used for the dead

@SDayle

2 жыл бұрын

What if I'm dead inside?

@ShadowsandCityLights

2 жыл бұрын

@@SDayle Mood 🤣 That's super interesting and didn't know! Has Sho covered this? 'Cause that would've been super useful to know!

@aryssah766

2 жыл бұрын

@@SDayle the style is used for the dead in funerals, like sticking chopsticks straight up in a rice bowl. Unfortunately, I don't being dead only on the inside is dead enough for the style

@seherling207

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShadowsandCityLights if I remember correctly, right over left is reserved for the dead

@Manik_khanna

2 жыл бұрын

The japanese representative in beauty pageant faced similar criticism 🙁

Both my sister’s Japanese pen pal and my own pen pal gifted us yukata and taught us how to wear them properly. When I studied Japanese in Japan years later our program gifted every foreign student a yukata❤️ They were so excited to share their culture and take pictures with us

When I taught in Japan in 2017, I was so excited about the cherry blossoms and my female students helped me go around and find a beautiful spring kimono for the festival. They all dressed up and we had such a nice time in Kyoto. I miss it.

I have a traditional kimono with a matching obi and was even fitted by a couple of very nice Japanese ladies who helped me pick a color and they all decided on the blue/green one that matches my eyes. It was a very wholesome experience and I still have it to this day. I love it.

@rainbowflowerpower4464

2 жыл бұрын

Aww that’s sounds like such a lovely experience

@sweet_citrus

2 жыл бұрын

I have an hanbok but i really want try an kimono :) Hanbok is our countrys traditional clothes

@four1629

2 жыл бұрын

@@sweet_citrus Oh, I think hanbok are so gorgeous! I would love to try one someday.

@aubster

2 жыл бұрын

I envy you! It's been a dream since I was little to go to japan, wear a kimono, and attend a festival.. for now I can only afford the short cheap ones that are sold on amazon.. but I will buy a traditional one when I can afford it!

@chikinwings9872

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! How much did it cost you?

People really don't get the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation . No foreigner acts like their own country invented the kimono and tries to gain profit out of it. Because that's the real definition of cultural appropriation

@ninjatortise8958

2 жыл бұрын

I mean that never happens though..

@ninjatortise8958

2 жыл бұрын

And are you even Japanese ?

@elmerjarpegard4222

2 жыл бұрын

@@ninjatortise8958 Are you, "Ninja Tortise"?

@JeyC_

2 жыл бұрын

@@ninjatortise8958 What's your point?

@lemin0u

2 жыл бұрын

@@ninjatortise8958 if it never happened, there wouldn't be a word for it you blockhead

There is an old Western saying, "when in Rome, do as the Romans do." Basically meaning, if you are going to be in another nation or culture you must act in accordance to their culture, dress as they do. Don't do anything they would not. Wearing a proper kimono in Japan would show that you are there to be one of them, even if only for a short time.

@Fools_Requiem

3 ай бұрын

I love this.

@raizan5946

Ай бұрын

I get that the "saying" evolved to be about not causing trouble. But it was because the Romans were dangerous and you were likely a peasant trying to survive. Personally, wear the Kimono how you want, they wear western style clothing as they like all the same. People in this type of youtube channel like to behave like they are walking in eggshells and that everybody is watching them when they are the only ones nitpicking on every "foreigner" when you aren't even Japanese, which is hilerious and cringe at the same time.

Japanese : "Please wear them, we'd love to see you wearing them" Twitter : "No you're supposed to be offended!"

@irokosalei5133

7 ай бұрын

When you only know Twitter through offended incels on YT who pick random tweets they may have written themselves

@carbagehealth9634

6 ай бұрын

Accounts* ... thats not counting duplications, bots, multiple accounts for brands or corporations, various accounts that are per language for the same exact tweet, and the list goes on. Lets not even touch on the fact its been proven now that 300 million was also an incredibly inflated number... seriously dude, think before you just repeat some random number a company blindly tells you, look at the actual data and context behind it! The vast vast majority of people (even those addicted to social media and their phones) DONT use twitter or have any interaction with it!!!@@meinkanal7438

Whenever we're allowed back in, absolutely!

@kittychesh

2 жыл бұрын

I wholeheartedly agree!

@garlicsalt317

2 жыл бұрын

Man i forgot about you, i used to love your videos. Thanks for reminding me!

@ShadowsandCityLights

2 жыл бұрын

Meh

@derain95

2 жыл бұрын

I hope Japan won't be overwhelmed when that happens, I hear so many people saying they are going straight to Japan as soon as it is safe.

@kittychesh

2 жыл бұрын

@@derain95 I think the JP government might make it a slow process of opening back up so only few foreigners will be allowed in or something. Although if not, I do agree with you

The idea that wearing a different cultures clothes is “cultural appropriation” is uniquely western. Most non westerners are happy to see their culture worn by others

@Pie_The_Man

2 жыл бұрын

I'd say the sensitivity of it is pretty western, as we point to any instance of a Caucasian person mixing with other cultures and assume automatically they're appropriating the culture. Considering the video details how you *should* follow traditions of wearing the correct type of kimono and wearing it properly that being offended at "cultural appropriation" isn't fully a western thing.

@four1629

2 жыл бұрын

it's a pretty western idea bcs other countries are much more racially and ethnically homogenous, so there aren't as many contesting cultures. in places like india where it isn't so homogenous, they have the same issues. also, cultural appropriation has more to do with profiting from a culture that the ones who created it cannot profit from, so if i were not japanese and sold non traditional kimono here in the US where japanese ppl cannot freely wear their cultural items w/o scrutiny and threat of being hatecrimed, that would be appropriation to many. if i, still not japanese, sold traditional kimono in japan, there'd be no issue.

@saffron09

2 жыл бұрын

they want to complain about stuff all the time

@tonyt1680

2 жыл бұрын

@@four1629 people acting like they don't understand this simple concept.

@TickleMeElmo55

2 жыл бұрын

@@tonyt1680 But it assumes that Japanese will still be upset if that ever happens. What the poster describes still relies on the profit talking point. He doesn't even give examples in India despite him saying cultural appropriation happens. It's easy to tell he's just repeating talking points he learned from those who are adamant about cultural appropriation. Also, in the West, cultural appropriation is said be to be mainly of one thing: those not part of the culture using it to their pleasure. It's used as gatekeeping. Even if x or y item or concept is used accurately by an outsider it's still said to be cultural appropriation.

Meanwhile teenagers on twitter: Wait that's illegal🙀

@minori.seaweed

Жыл бұрын

some 15 year old on twitter: ill be offended for you 👹

@bellakamiya1761

Жыл бұрын

@@minori.seaweed just cs you and a couple others aren’t offended doesn’t mean that no one is

@minori.seaweed

Жыл бұрын

@@bellakamiya1761 okay?

@tomato9349

Жыл бұрын

@@bellakamiya1761 doesn't mean you should talk for other people

@bellakamiya1761

Жыл бұрын

@@tomato9349how am I speaking for other people?

americans: you can't wear that kimono, thats offensive japanese: you can't wear that kimono, its so last season

I am so happy that japanese people are okay that foreigners wear kimonos! Because I am south east asian and not japanese at all, but I love japanese culture.❤

@ekamandalaputra5517

2 жыл бұрын

South East Asia? Me too! Which country you live? I from Indonesia. Nice to meet you 😁

@fustthesnake2572

2 жыл бұрын

I’m south East Asian too, I’m Burmese :))

@defnotpaul

2 жыл бұрын

Same, I'm also in the part of Southeast Asia, which is in Philippines.

@ekamandalaputra5517

2 жыл бұрын

@@fustthesnake2572 Burmesse? Is it Myanmar?

@ekamandalaputra5517

2 жыл бұрын

@@defnotpaul hi

When my parents were touring Japan, they were presented kimonos and walked the streets. Local business owners would rush out do their shops to applaud and some actually cheered. Japanese don’t typically wear or even own such garments nowadays, and their is concern that it is in decline; to see foreigners wearing kimonos and yukatas is an honour, serving to keep the customs alive. I don’t disagree with Shogo about wearing the appropriate kimono for the time of year, yet there’s a general feel that a kimono inspired outfit worn by non-Japanese also serves to promote the culture. Adopting and altering the kimono to make your own is acceptable in your own country.

@gemsanimate7399

2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t even know there were different kimonos for the season that’s really cool

@gemsanimate7399

2 жыл бұрын

@@pancat3 thank you for clarifying I love learning more about clothing from around the world

@samuraiboi2735

2 жыл бұрын

@@pancat3 tbh i do want to wear a kimono tho but im just used to my expensive indian clothing worth hundreds.Are there any shops you can list for me to come besides uniqlo.

@tanhql

2 жыл бұрын

@@pancat3 Erm ... no. There are formal silk kimono meant for summer wear made of lighter weave, and can be worn to weddings or wake/funeral in the summer. There are also casual summer kimono made of linen that are so translucent you can't wear them like yukata; you need proper summer nagajuban (kimono undergarment). Kimono simply means "the thing to wear" without specifying the season.

@oofshapedhuman4974

2 жыл бұрын

Well modern Europeans don't really wear all those fancy gowns and other old wear now-a-day either. I personally find it really cool when other people wear that sort of stuff.

I wore a traditional kimono with makeup done myself lightly and properly dressed by elderly women in the home. Even though I was foreign, people congratulated me for being 20 years old in Seijinshiki.

When I was in Japan I put on a very beautiful Yukata I bought thier and the lady of that shop helped me put it on.. that day I had many Japanese smiling at me or complementing my look, even an old lady literally said " Thank you " I think she meant thanks for your love and appreciation to our culture 🥲❤❤❤ Nihon jin wa Saikoo 😭❤❤❤

As mexican, I also feel honored when I see foreign people wearing traditional mexican clothing, I don't understand the "cultural appropriation" thing, why do people on twitter think they are doing us a favor when they're the one's appropriating other cultures opinion instead of actually caring about their opinion and asking how they feel.

@Contractor48

2 жыл бұрын

What if I apply brown polish on my skin as well? Wait, I am brown already.

@Atticellar

2 жыл бұрын

Fully agree agree with you

@blackcopycat4967

2 жыл бұрын

Ig it’s about disrespect. As long as you not being disrespectful

@filipedias7284

2 жыл бұрын

yo

@agricolaregs

2 жыл бұрын

As an America, I feel like we incorporate a little bit of every culture and that’s why I love it. I love traditional clothing from other countries. Traditional Mexican clothing is so colorful and lively. I love it.

My old friend said it was "cultural-appropriation", or I was "fetishizing" a race for my general interest in traditional Japanese clothing/all things from Japan. 😔🙃💁‍♀️ I no longer have that friend.

@himesilva

2 жыл бұрын

Fetishizing is a term used for the sexualization of people without respecting who they are as an individual. I fail to see how being into sushi and origami and stuff is fetishizing but okay 💀 glad you ditched that person

@nicos4790

2 жыл бұрын

A general interest in all things Japan is kind of weirdo behavior you must admit…especially if you are white

@himesilva

2 жыл бұрын

@@nicos4790 A general interest? Not even an obsessive one? Just .. an interest in Japan. Alrighty bud

@youngmetro3times849

2 жыл бұрын

Japan Anime Land🥹😅😍😍😅😅🥰😚😊😂😜😂😂😜😅🤨😇🤩😏🙂

@DarkAdonisVyers

2 жыл бұрын

@@himesilva I never thought I'd see the words "sexual" and "sushi" in the same post, but here we are.

Everyone gangsta until someone wears the summer kimono in winter

Yeah, that was going to be my guess. "We are fine with it, just please, do it right"

Most nations actually love seeing foreigners try to wear and appreciate traditional outfits. It's a shame that a loud minority of "moral police" dictated that you can't wear outfit from any other culture, no matter what context, making some people more afraid to try because of it.

@uyagraph

2 жыл бұрын

THIS. Just like him, i feel honored everytime i see someone wear the local's traditional outfits or even just inspired by it.

@jose-qp4yz

2 жыл бұрын

one pattern ive seen is that those born in the diaspora are usually the ones very sensitive about cultural appropriation (usually those born in the US). immigrants and those born in the native/home country are usually amused or dont care that foreigners are trying out their culture (except for sacred ones).

@rubyattwood

2 жыл бұрын

i dont think that is true though - certainly there are some, but even as he describes here, you have to follow the traditions. Some traditions do not allow foreigners to try the clothing.

@nromk

2 жыл бұрын

Excuse but you haven't considered the feelings of immigrants, like I've experienced discrimination and been rediculded for how I dress in the USA, so it seems kind of hurtful to see white people get congratulations, it's that we are a moral police, is that there's a history of discrimination in the USA that needs to be acknowledged

@MultitudeOfChaos

2 жыл бұрын

@@nromk it doesn’t make sense, you are generalizing a whole group because of specific individuals with ill intent. People who usually try on the clothing do it for admiration and appreciation. People who have a genuine admiration and interest in a different culture should not feel guilty. Also cultural appropriation is too vague of a term that people seem to have handpicked on certain things. As an immigrant when people try my Sri Lankan food and clothes it makes me more than elated.

When I lived in Japan, I was frequently encouraged to wear Japanese clothing like jinbei. The best way to respect a culture is to participate in it.

@God_save_our_souls

2 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY!!! In any culture, with any group of people, it’s always respectful to participate, like going to someone’s house and refusing to eat their food, it’s a sign of respect to take part

@anonymoususer3888

2 жыл бұрын

@@God_save_our_souls exactly! Heck, I’d go as far to say it could be rude to just refuse to take part of the culture if anything

@Barefootclimber

2 жыл бұрын

Ahh yes, my favourite fishman, actually that's fisher Tiger, but he don't wear one.

He has such a calming voice, tone & manner of speaking

When I went to Japan, I wore a kimono on two separate occasions, one to a traditional tea ceremony and the other to a shrine festival. Both times, all of the locals were ecstatic to see westerners participating in traditional Japanese culture. When I purchased a used yukata from a small shop in Tokyo, the lady who ran the store was so excited to serve foreigners, she asked if she could post us on her Instagram page.

"you can wear our clothes, just wear them right."

@ankokunokayoubi

Жыл бұрын

Applies to many cultures as well. That's how it works.

I absolutely agree with his sentiment. I'm from Bangladesh and in the subcontinent, we often see foreigners wearing Sarees or Salwar Kameez and we feel absolutely delighted to see our culture getting respected. But properly wearing said dresses are obviously important as mentioned in the video

@saimashupti469

2 жыл бұрын

Hi , I am from Bangladesh too & I agree with you .

@okayy6780

2 жыл бұрын

That isn't your culture, that's Indian culture... isn't it now? Only thing that belongs to the Bangladeshi culture is the Arabian niqab and the Persian 'chador'.

@Tomiyoka_edits

2 жыл бұрын

@@okayy6780 but the thing is that Bangladesh is originally from India so they have rights to say it

@SalehMushfiqArosh

2 жыл бұрын

@@okayy6780 Woahh woahh calm down, dude. Shari/Saree is cultural icon all across the Indian Subcontinent. Shari is literally the national attire for females in Bangladesh so dont you dare say that "Its not yours". Its just as much Indian Culture as it is Bengali culture and Sri Lankan culture and so on.

@theweirdwolf1877

2 жыл бұрын

@@okayy6780 Bangladesh used to be a part of India, they have the same culture as West Bengal since they used to be one state

Really cool that you are sharing your culture with us!

I have always wanted to wear one but was so worried about it being considered offensive. I'm glad I saw this 😌

I’m really glad to hear this. I’m working on a project about Kabuki theater for my drama class and decided that I’d try make the kimono of a character from a kabuki play and I thought it might be fun to share the process online too, but I was afraid about how people would react. I’ve been doing a lot of research to make sure that the kimono is made and worn correctly, but I was still anxious about the possibility of Japanese people being upset about it

@rib_rob_personal

2 жыл бұрын

Afaik Japanese people are absolutely fine with it so long as it's respectful. If anyone gives you a hard time I'd tell them that Japanese folks don't have a problem with wearing Kimonos or sharing their culture.

@nezoon6587

2 жыл бұрын

thats such a cool project i hope it goes well

Japanese people: honoured other people around the world enjoy wearing kimonos Keyboard warriors: that’s cultural appropriation, you can’t wear that! It’s offensive.

@gamecarnival2024

2 жыл бұрын

Nice profile picture

@kyayi1230

2 жыл бұрын

True

@vocanongaming6702

2 жыл бұрын

Technically I could were a scottish kilt culturally or a gernan legehosen, due to my heritage. The Scots Don't seem to care of someone wears a kilt.

@gamecarnival2024

2 жыл бұрын

@@vocanongaming6702 lederhosen* and they're Bavarian.

@vocanongaming6702

2 жыл бұрын

Bavaria and Germany had close ties in the midevel ages

There's an alternative universe out there where this video is about how europeans feel about Japanese people wearing T-Shirts.

@danielantony1882

Жыл бұрын

T-shirts aren't traditional clothing.

@maverickfox4102

5 ай бұрын

More like Victorian Era Clothing.

One of the things I look forward to the most about going to Japan is emersing myself in the culture and learning about it. Wearing a kimono and enjoying the traditions is something I've dreamed of for a long time.

Thanks for clearing this up. I always felt that as long as you're being respectful towards the other culture, people won't mind if you enjoy stuff like traditional clothes. Many Americans shame westerners wearing kimonos saying it's cultural appropriation, but I do feel that most foreigners wear them out of genuine appreciation. I personally find Japanese traditional clothes extremely beautiful and love the idea of wearing them as a way to show my love for Japan!

@rohankishibe6433

2 жыл бұрын

Nobody gets offended on behalf of someone else like white people do.

@revimfadli4666

2 жыл бұрын

They confuse between 'appeciation' and 'appropriation'

@theuntorpable

2 жыл бұрын

From what I heard cultural appropriation is mostly a western concept

@darkcursing6777

2 жыл бұрын

Is there anything white people don't find anything offending

@isabelp187

2 жыл бұрын

@@rohankishibe6433 it’s literally only the USA, no other white country get offended

"Cultural Appropriation" is when someone mocks the culture, not when someone does literally anything relating to it.

@tablat1651

2 жыл бұрын

Cultural appropiation is an absurd and ridiculous term, that's it.

@MrEdes7

2 жыл бұрын

Idk how we got to the point where people are like "yeah of course it's reasonable that people would get mad if you dilute the culture around the clothes they wear!!!! It's important to them!!!!" And in the same breath denounce people who consider cultural appropriation to be bad.

@fatmasuliman8808

2 жыл бұрын

@@tablat1651 shut up you’re white

@fatmasuliman8808

2 жыл бұрын

@D S it depends on what types of braids, but other than that they should never put idols in mental stages.

@RTU130

2 жыл бұрын

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I love that the main concern is about making sure that everyone looks spiffy ❤

Kimono are so stunning, I was fitted for one during an exhibition and runway years ago. I will never forget the details and the cherry blossom embroidery. The designers Kerry and her husband Jinsei Okawa, were so kind and patient, despite me being so nervous and anxious to wear their garments. They even gave us a little history lesson on the Kimono as well, including the seasonal variations and settings. A lot of the girls weren’t interested, but being of an indigenous race myself, it was my first proper taste of learning firsthand the intimate knowledge of another indigenous culture and their customs directly from their people. I have tried to locate them again but to no avail!! I would love to wear that Kimono again.

Wow that’s actually great! In my culture, braids and hair beads are a big thing so when I see foreigners wearing it it always makes me really happy because not many people are courageous enough to do it as it takes hours to do. Nevertheless, I really want to try a Kimono!

@atheadax

2 жыл бұрын

I really wish I could braid my hair and use hair beads. However, because I'm white, non-white people don't like that very much. I really want to be educated. Is it ever okay for me to wear my hair in braids and hair beads? When I say braids, I mean braids that aren't French-style and the like.

@snowlynx1585

2 жыл бұрын

@@atheadaxwear your hair however you like as long as it's appropriate for what you're doing

@kaia9106

2 жыл бұрын

@@atheadax you can look up some traditional viking braid styles if you like, some of them look really cool and involve metal embellishments that look badass

@atheadax

2 жыл бұрын

@@kaia9106 Viking braids are part of my culture. I'm Scandinavian and Scottish :)

@twicebang4556

2 жыл бұрын

@@atheadax Then there shouldn’t be a problem in wearing them!

My family had a Japanese exchange student over live with us when I was 5. She gave me and my sister beautiful yukatas and helped dress us up. Despite being stolen and damaged a few times by careless friends who tried to use it as a costume, I mended mine and treasure it.

@somerandomgoblin2583

2 жыл бұрын

I really like this story, it's super wholesome. Thanks for making me smile :)

@Samantha_yyz

2 жыл бұрын

That's super cute!! Sorry you had some shitty kids damage it, but awesome you were able to mend them!

Shogo-san, you truly make me think that I may feel accepted the day I choose to go to Japan. Thank you for the content.

Chad Ollie, always supporting the small creators!

Kind of related. My grandfather was vice president of a company, and when my mom was growing up, a large part of his work involved meeting and hosting businessmen from around the world. They often brought gifts, and my grandmother often made things for them in exchange (she was a pretty accomplished seamstress). My mom's favorite, by far, was the kimono that was gifted to her and her sister. We still have the kimono, and my sisters and I all got to wear it as kids. My mom still keeps it safe in a trunk. The color has faded a lot which is sad to me. I just find it really sweet that this exchange of culture was so important.

When I visited Japan in 2019, I went to one of those shops! I wore a BEAUTIFUL summer kimono, it was blue with white flowers I think. I loved it, definitely recommended!

@calculator4482

2 жыл бұрын

There are no ugly kimonos, only ugly people

In my experience, I have found Japanese people in my neck of the woods to be pretty supportive of the idea though there is the caveat that it's done respectfully. I've even had people ask who helped me put it on and then get surprised that I learned how to do it myself. The season isn't an issue as I tend to wear mine in the summer so the selection is pretty simple so long as I find something workable for my height and size.

Thank you for sharing this information! As the festival Sakura Matsuri approaches here in the USA, I was so excited to have an opportunity to rent and wear Kimono, but wasn’t sure if it would be considered rude to do so. I will definitely look for someone reputable while we celebrate Japanese culture 🎊

I got a kimono from a Japanese exchange student, I had no idea they had rental shops! That's so cool. How do I tell what season my kimono is supposed to be for though?

@Candi_Clown

2 жыл бұрын

It’s all about the color, pattern, and shape. It’s really hard to research because sometimes they have exceptions to things and other events are strict, it’s complicated.

@qtpi6268

2 жыл бұрын

@@Candi_Clown oohh, I see! Any recommendations on where I can learn the basics? I'm really curious now

@shaxxmeer

2 жыл бұрын

@@qtpi6268 count me in on this

@qtpi6268

2 жыл бұрын

@@shaxxmeer haha

@daegaliii

2 жыл бұрын

@ me if yall find an answer

"We have no problem with you guys wearing Kimonos! Just please wear them correctly."

@yaawstri6900

2 жыл бұрын

wow it's like we just watched the same exact video or something! what a not useless comment

@twotrucks5263

2 жыл бұрын

@@yaawstri6900 No need to be passive aggressive, man. Hey, did you know that Japanese people are actually okay with foreigners wearing Kimonos? They just prefer that foreigners wear the correct seasonal outfits.

This actually makes some great sense. I will be sure to ask about that, before just putting one in and the season is incorrect.🥰💜🙏🏾 Thank you for sharing

Best advice! TPO - time, place and occasion is very important, it is one of the first things I learned from my Japanese friends.

Cultural appropriation is more of a western thing; United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. It's absolutely ridiculous and people from other cultures are not a fan of the aggressiveness of this, I've met so many people just in high-school that loved to share their culture and were excited that we wanted to learn. The parents that came to America would bring in foods, clothing, traditional items during our World Cultures Club. I've visited friends homes that they share with their families as an adult, they would always offer to cook foods that I'm used to when they would have dinner, I would say that I would love to try their dishes. Normally they're shocked but very happy. I always get an invite to come back, when I was poor they would always try to offer me food on a daily, especially when my dad's new girlfriend was trying to starve me out to make me move when I didn't have a job. My friends would tell their parents and since I lost my mother months before that, they wanted to act like my parent. Everyone is so amazing and I wouldn't exchange my friendships for anything. Treat each culture with respect and don't act like Logan Paul when he went to Japan, but everyone should be allowed to enjoy different cultures, thats how we build ourselves to be better people.

@dar213311

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Embracing all cultures brings us together. When it all boils down, we are all just humans from different parts of our beautiful world.

@djgroopz4952

2 жыл бұрын

💯

@theMIGHTYLeeEel

2 жыл бұрын

This is such a wonderful example of why we should learn to love each other more instead of finding silly reasons to be angry. Thank you for sharing, it's really nice to see examples of humans being compassionate and loving instead of the usual drama.

@sleepysteev2735

2 жыл бұрын

Japanese people in Japan have no reason to be offended with cultural appropriation in America, considering the 5,400 miles of ocean separating us. For Japanese people in America, however, it's a bit harder to watch (mostly) white people pick up cultural quirks as they see fit when they just as easily could've made fun of immigrants and descendants of immigrants for doing the same just a few years before. That being said, I agree that if (and ONLY if) they've proven themselves to be respectful of the culture, it should be fine.

@djgroopz4952

2 жыл бұрын

@@sleepysteev2735 But doesn't the culture belong to Japanese people in Japan?

My goal is to visit Japan in the next 3-4 years, I'm trying to learn the language and culture and would love to wear a kimono for a day. 👘

@jovic020

2 жыл бұрын

same i want to try out many Japanese things

@certified9104

2 жыл бұрын

@@jovic020 weeb moment (looks like someone can't take a joke)

@jovic020

2 жыл бұрын

@@certified9104 no dumbass i simply love to learn about other cultures

@megumintobuna-4537

2 жыл бұрын

@@certified9104 are you seriously judging him bc of his profile pic and user name???

@certified9104

2 жыл бұрын

@@jovic020 a joke

When I went to Japan, a lot of the people on our tour bought yukata and wanted to wear them for our final dinner at the traditional inn. I had a little experience with yukata so I helped everyone get dressed. The women who worked at the inn were so thrilled and wanted to take our pictures! They also complimented me on helping everyone get dressed and gave me pointers. It was very sweet.

As someone who is Japanese I think its wonderful people wanna wear our traditional clothes! I’m very happy my home country is starting to gain popularity! As long as you wear is respectfully and correctly!

Going to a secondhand Kimono/Yukata shop, the staff were very happy to sell us many kimono and Yukata and were very excited to instruct us on the proper care, storage, wearing and display of them.

I wore a kimono once when I went to Japan but it was too small for me and wasn’t done 100% correctly. I would like to go to a kimono rental shop and wear a proper one.

@BrumEldar

2 жыл бұрын

Or just buy it to be forever yours 😜

I love this. Honestly if I were Japanese, I would feel the same way about other foreigners wearing the kimono improperly or when it doesn't match the season.

I would love to go to Japan one day and wear a kimono. They’re always so beautiful.

That's so awesome, they don't care if you wear the clothing, just wear it right & look seasonal & stylish!

Me: Man, I hope no one in Japan will be offended seeing my girlfriend in a Kimono Someone in Japan: “If it slays, we stan”

@God_save_our_souls

2 жыл бұрын

DEAD😂😂🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

@anonymoususer3888

2 жыл бұрын

Long as it’s not last season

@Lolgreghead

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@TheSageSpartan

2 жыл бұрын

Only Americans get offended

@jacobhartman1091

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSageSpartan only cowards get offended

I feel like wherever you go, people will be glad to see others enjoying their culture as long as its done the correct way.

Just went to Japan on winter and rented a great kimono. And I was the only one walking along the highway wearing it and it was so funny and cool at the same time. When I ate in a soba shop of an old grandma, she told me that she loves my kimono

definitely, absolutely on my list!! they're just too beautiful

This shouldn't even be an issue in the first place. Cultures do not have copyright protection acts. Just because something isn't your native culture doesn't mean you're not allowed to participate nor can anyone force you not to. That literally infringes upon your individual freedom. Every Japanese person I met loved it when I participated in their culture. The only ones who ever had a problem with it were the people from my own country. Most people who have a problem with ''cultural appropiation'' are people who aren't even part of the culture themselves but feel the need to be offended on someone else's behalf.

@charlottesmom

2 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%!!

@nidohime6233

2 жыл бұрын

The whole concept of cultural appropiation is hurting more than it should, because most of us we don't even know what it is in the first place.

@EmptyJarDoto

2 жыл бұрын

It's usually the people who have no problems in their lives so they invent other problems just to have something to do. What do "insert group X" do when they solve real problems, just disperse? No, they keep finding problems where there aren't any.

@strife2746

2 жыл бұрын

@SunsetLucy Most people you see complaining online about Japanese cultural appropiation aren't affiliated with Japan.

@maevem316

2 жыл бұрын

No one has ever said it is literally illegal to interact with a culture disrespectfully, just that it makes you a jerk for doing so. (And no, what is being described in the video is not generally considered cultural appropriation, as once again, there is an emphasis on *respecting* the culture, and being invited to participate in it, which is fine)

My host family and I went to a festival in the summer. Us girl went over to my host sisters grandmother’s house and she dressed us in yukata, she was so cute and absolutely the sweetest elderly woman. She kept pinching my cheeks, petting my hair and say “so pretty!” as she helped me get dressed and she gave me shoes traditional shoes to wear. She was so excited to see me dressed in traditional clothes and my host mom took so many photos of both me and my host sister throughout the whole thing. I still have my yukata and I think it is one of my most prized possessions ever

I appreciate this. I'm Irish and i do Irish dance. There are many people in my classes that arent Irish, but are treating the culture with respect and learning about it. If you could go more into what the seasonal kimonos would look like, that would be very helpful.

I love my kimono collection and do my very best when wearing it or sharing it with others. The skills and craft behind the kimono and the obi is breathtaking. It has inspired me so much over the years and still makes me breathless with awe at times. ( I live in Sweden btw.)

@airitistic

2 жыл бұрын

a bot stole your comment

Thanks for posting this. These days, some people are hyper-sensitive and hyper-vigilant about "cultural appropriation." Even myself, I am Japanese but hafu and I don't look traditional Japanese. I have wanted to wear traditional men's hakama but was shy and didn't want to offend.

I love how it's like: "Yea you can wear it but giirrrlll that pattern is sooo last season!"

The music used when he was talking about kimono rentals scared me more than horror movies

I’ve actually worn a kimono before for a photo. We were leaving Japan after living there for a while, and decided to take a photo. We went to this shop and they gave us kimono’s to wear and they styled my hair for the photo. It was a pretty fun experience.

It's nice that japanese people feel honored when foreigners wear kimonos, honestly it's the same in most places cuz if a person wears traditional clothing from my country I'd also feel super happy. I'm glad not everyone is offended when someone tries something new to them

@discordlexia2429

2 жыл бұрын

You do have to be careful though when something is actually *sacred*. Enjoy cultural artefacts as much as you want but be really respectful of anything with some kind of spiritual significance.

I love when Asuka Saito dresses in a traditional kimono. She always looks incredible.

They're beautiful

Honestly I love Japanese culture, outside of anime, it’s so cool! The language is just so pretty and the country itself is so beautiful/ I’d love to go to Japan one day and see the beautiful pink Sakura trees, and learn more about the culture through research and observation.

@babygirlalaura

2 жыл бұрын

amen to that!! this love for the culture may have admittedly started with anime for some people (including me blegh), but if you don't go overboard and remember to respect the culture for more than its novelties? it can be a beautiful thing to be able to say you're interested in another culture and open to learning more about it I hope you're able to go on that trip to Japan my friend, and I hope you have the time of your life :>

@youngmetro3times849

2 жыл бұрын

Japan Anime Land🥹😍😘🥰🥰😌😌🥹😘😍😍

@okanelover

2 жыл бұрын

I live in Japan and it’s ok tbh

@rememberthatyoumustdie

2 жыл бұрын

the fact you had to mention anime is so distasteful.

@stanleyyy427

2 жыл бұрын

@@rememberthatyoumustdie I mentioned that I’m fascinated by the culture outside of anime. If I didn’t mention that I would get “you just like anime blah blah blah” comments.

Thanks for explaining! My dad usually brings back a Kimono for me whenever he visits Japan, and we always make sure it fits the season and is properly worn

I absolutely love the design of kimonos and they're really well made and absolutely stunning. I think they're one of and if not the best clothes in history. I would be honored to wear one.

I'd love to try on a Kimono when I visit Japan one day. They look so elegant and regal, and most importantly, comfortable. Plus a cute hair accessory would bring it all together.

I'm sure every country would be honored to see people wearing their traditional clothing!

This is beautiful! I hope this helps others into opening their minds to believing in cultural appreciation, not appropriation. ❤️

I have ALWAYS wanted a kimono. MUST HAVE KIMONOS- they’re so prettyyyyyyy :]

That's a really healthy way of treating such things, culture is meant to be shared not hoarded, and helping others understand and respect it is a really mature mindset

It’s the same with our German Lederhosen and Dirndls, traditional clothing, that’s worn outside of Germany/Austria/Czech/western Poland.

This is a question i never thought about but very true i wouldn't like to offend an entire country cause i didnt do any research

It's a similar thing with Kilts in Celtic counties. It's just really cool to see people celebrating the culture :)

着物が大好き

"We are cool with you wearing a kimono UNLESS you look out of fashion and cheap" :) epic message

"How Bavarians feel about foreiners wearing Lederhosen: ... nah! It's fine!"

I love that waki-zashi on your waist :)))

It seems the difference is how people approach kimono. If you do so properly, respecting the seasons and other conventions, then it honors such garments and the culture that shaped them. When done improperly, it's merely a costume and the lack of care becomes offensive. Cultural appreciation vs Halloween appropriation.

I absolutely love the look of Kiminos, they are just so beautiful. I’ll probably never wear one but I absolutely adore them

@magicale940

2 жыл бұрын

Same here

Insta subbed! Japanese Traditional clothing is so beautiful.

Great statement! "It is ok when you show respect for the culture" The perfect mix between cultivate and sharing your culture

I was made to wear a kimono in Kyoto, to participate in the tea ceremony. Initially it was kind of weird, but I can see how one could get used to it given enough time. The sleeves were very practical, you could put a lot of stuff in their folds. I just wish I could have worn it for a bit on my own, to try and see how it felt, moving about freely.