Absolutely on point, I live in Asagaya I’m a permanent resident here. 30yrs of flying the planet with the USAF, going Japan was my favorite mission to fly, Now it’s my permanent home. I loved my native NYC but gentrification has killed its soul.

I love your background, and the framing, it's really soothing. Thank you for sharing with us your experience :)

@weeklyfascination

22 күн бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy my videos. More to come soon!

Thank for the video brother

@weeklyfascination

11 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Hi Weekly Fascination, so I know you moved to Japan in the 90s, but was that purely for work or did you pursue any education in Japan? Additionally, did you do your Japanese language proficiency tests in Japan or back in the US before you moved? It would be really cool to see a video about that initial moving experience if you don't have one already? Thanks for another great video! I love Japan for all the same reasons as you, I like that idea of always continuing to learn for the sake of learning too.

@weeklyfascination

22 күн бұрын

It's a long story. I met some Japanese foreign exchange students at my University and they told me I could get a job teaching English in Japan. So I sold my car and bought a plane ticket. I might be able to make a video about that. I might have some old pictures. That would be a trip down memory lane. I took the JLPT N1 in the early 90's but didn't pass. Just missed it by a few points. I planned to try again, but after law school I joined for a firm that wanted me for my Japanese. They didn't even know about the JLPT and it never came up. Now that I've been using it for work for a few decades, I could probably pass it if I studied specifically for the test. Maybe after the real estate exam in October. The timeline: 1990-2000 Japan 2001-2014 US 2014 to present - Japan The move in 2014 might make a better story.

@weeklyfascination

5 күн бұрын

Yes. I'm working with an administrative lawyer who handles wills and retirement.

So many times I've had to explain the film with Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep is called Kramer vs Kramer and not Claimer vs Claimer.

@weeklyfascination

21 күн бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

Very good points good and bad. Btw "you got a bit fat" meaning you have good wealth (image of wealthy people is bit fat), sort like compliment, oppose to say "you are a bit skinny" meaning Have you not eaten well lately? Sort like caring, cause I worry and care for you.

@alfonsjones5798

21 күн бұрын

I don't think it's this way these days anymore.

@rolandaustria7926

15 күн бұрын

True. My Japanese friend told me “Oh, you got thin” and I told her thanks! She said “Actually I was wondering if you haven’t been feeling well lately.”

@Matmat123_5

15 күн бұрын

Great list. Thanks. For me the worst thing is the rigidity, lack of flexibility. For the plus the fact that it is nearly always possible to find items lost or forgotten. And also the friendly cops!

@teeup1760

5 күн бұрын

Besides, no Japanese person would say "you got a bit fat" except towards very close friends. What Japanese people might say is "少し太った?", which may be translated to "You got a bit fat?" but it merely means "Did you gain some weight?" and doesn't have negative implication like the the word "fat" does.

Since you mentioned it could you please provide a list of books for learning Japanese the proper way! Thank you.

@weeklyfascination

17 күн бұрын

I've added them to the description of this video.

Going to Japan soon this year. Loved this content. The bad sides of Japan seem pretty innocuous compared to some of the other countries I have been where your life and safety are at risk. Looking forward to the transition. Thanks for the content!

@weeklyfascination

17 күн бұрын

The issues I bring up are really not serious problems. Just minor annoyances, which are only an issue when I'm tired or hungry. The rest of the time, it's like water off a duck's back.

They built the wall because the people were walking to ONCOMING TRAFFIC to the lawsons

@weeklyfascination

17 күн бұрын

Looks like they took it down.

They also have an astonishing amount of vintage and historical cars in fantastic condition.

@weeklyfascination

21 күн бұрын

Would you believe I saw a Studebaker in Shimokitazawa? It was beautiful. Lots of nice motorcycles, too.

33:30 Ringisho? Is this why our applications at the immigration office take forever to be processed (unless I go there in person and ask them what's taking them so long lol)

@weeklyfascination

23 күн бұрын

I believe the official translation is "approval document" but it's a corporate document. The immigration process takes time, but I think that's a result of so many people trying to move to Japan, overwhelming the immigration office.

My family and I had the best indian food in Hakone last fall. THE BEST.

@weeklyfascination

18 күн бұрын

Sounds amazing!

I haven't experienced some of the things you mentioned, but I can understand and respect where you're coming from. You seem to have a pretty well-rounded view of life here. I'm from the UK, which also tends to be insular and sometimes high context. Perhaps it gives me a different perspective on the way things work. Anyway, it was an entertaining video. I'll watch more. Thanks!

@weeklyfascination

11 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching an commenting. Through discussions with friends, it seems that British and Japanese have a lot in common, much more than Americans and Japanese. And while the culture can be puzzling at times, the things I like still outweigh the things I don't like.

Good list. The last time I went to America, I brought back Reese's Peanut Butter Cups to my office for omiyage. I really miss them and Cheez-Its too.

@Ditronus.

23 күн бұрын

I love cheese-its, too. Getting the box at Costco is the best bang for your buck, and the best-tasting (don't ever buy them at Wal-mart). Yet, sheeeeesh, they are fattening!

@weeklyfascination

23 күн бұрын

Doritos are becoming widely available. I did find Reese’s on Amazon but the markup was outrageous.

@weeklyfascination

23 күн бұрын

I used to buy packets of Ranch dressing mix when visiting home.

@madmax8620

15 күн бұрын

Maybe they dont have Recess cups or peanut butter much because its lost in translation... Japanese mispronounce it as "penis butt-ah"... not sounding so appetizing.

Even as time goes by and the surface of a town changes, nothing changes in the underlying foundation of the unique Japanese culture. The common root of the creation of originality in Japanese culture is the uniqueness of its geopolitical location and the influence of its natural environment. Even if they import culture and knowledge from abroad, they are not dominated by it, and after a certain period of time, they select the content, integrate it with their own culture, improve it, and eventually create a new style because of the influence of their unique natural environment. Japan's original country name "NIPPON”means "the land under the sun" , but another traditional country name is "YAMATO ,WA ” , meaning “Peacefull Harmony (among People and Nature)”.　So Japan's name means “the Land under the Sun” and” the Land of "Great Peacefyll Harmony of People and Nature,” The history of Japan is very old, about 2,000 years since the Emperor's reign, but humans began to live in villages and communities in this island nation about 14,000 years ago, during “the JOMON pottery” culture.　(That's 30,000 years ago, if you count the Neolithic period.) Surrounded on all sides by the sea and geographically isolated from the Eurasian continent in the Pacific Ocean, this island nation has a warm and humid climate, and because it is a volcanic island, mountains occupy about 70% of its land, it is rich in underground clear water resources through its natural filtration system, and is blessed with diverse vegetation and fishery resources. For this reason, people have lived here for tens of thousands of years, enjoying the abundant nature and living in peace with nature. Since ancient times, the people of this land have respected human harmony and have lived in peace by working together as a group. However, while the natural environment of this island nation is rich to live, it is also harsh to live and has both light and dark sides. They have shared and enjoyed the blessings of nature by pooling their wisdom and collectively overcoming numerous severe and harsh natural disasters, such as frequent volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunami, summer typhoons, and heavy snowfall in winter. This is because this island nation has a harsh natural environment that cannot be overcome by a single person. Individuals are too weak to face the fury of nature when natural disasters suddenly strike the wealth they have built up and can destroy their cities overnight. That is why Japanese people believed that they should suppress their egos, avoid conflict among humans, cooperate with each other to create a livable environment and maintain public cleanliness, and join forces to prevent disasters before they occur and to restore the environment immediately after they have occurred. They believed that this is the most wise, efficient, and rational way to maintain peace and freedom in each other's lives, this would bring about better results rather than to create more chaos and conflict by insisting on each other's selfishness. because of the environment in which disasters frequently occur that cannot be resolved by individual power alone. And this thinkings have given rise to Japan's unique teachings, culture, and behavior. For example, it is fundamentally connected to the Japanese mindset of "Behaving in a way that does not bother others in public places," "Helping each other if someone is in trouble," and "Not doing bad things even if no one is watching." And one of the teachings of the ancient Shinto religion, "Purify yourself (kiyome) by getting rid of Defilement (kegare)," has been taken over today as a basic manner to "Not pollute even in public places," to “Always keep the environment and yourself clean”, and to make everyone, regardless of status, gender, or age. feel comfortable equally. The warm and humid island climate is not only a paradise for humans and animals, but also a paradise for bacteria and microorganisms to thrive.　Without cleanliness in daily life, bacteria can easily multiply and food can spoil. It is clear why the ancient Japanese Shinto religion taught the importance of “maintaining a clean environment on a daily basis. Even before the development of science, they strictly taught cleanliness because they knew that laziness and uncleanliness would lead to plague and other disasters through the growth of invisible bacteria, leading to the death and destruction of a people. (Even today, at Shinto shrines, the first thing you see when you pass through the Torii gate is purifying water (clean water to wash the dirt from your hands). ) And when entering a house, one must always remove one's shoes at the entrance so as not to bring germs and pathogens from the ground into the house. This is the ancient wisdom to survive safely in the dangerous natural environment unique to this island nation. （the climate in Japan, unlike that of the continent, is humid, and pathogens can easily multiply.) Over the years, this wisdom to live has been formed into a unique Japanese behavior and culture that is different from that of other countries. The ancient name of Japan, "YAMATO" or "WA" (peaceful harmony between people and nature), represents the wishes and reality of the people who have been trying to survive in the rich and at the same time harsh natural environment unique to island countries, which is different from the dry and stable land of the Eurasian continent. And it is in this ancient Japanese country name "YAMATO/WA" that the essence of Japanese culture, the origin and secret of its unique culture, which is very different from the cultures of other Asian countries on the continent, is hidden.

Yes that is true we live in California my wife just told me go to supermarket buy the vegetables and we get home she was complyand disappointed why i picked up the bad veggies? I told her it look greens but when I get home found out that veggies already turned bad 😮😮

I'm also an American, who is about a third of the way through a 3 and 1/2 year residence in Japan researching aspects of vocational interest. I specialized in my psychiatric training as an alienist in the US. From this video, it certainly sounds like it is time for you to consider returning home. Some of your complaints are "somewhat" reasonable, but there are definite indications of extreme over-generalization. Though I've been living in Japan for only 14 months, I have been visiting Japan almost annually since age 5 when I accompanied my grandfather on a business trip. My lifelong fascination with the country included studying the language for my foreign language requirement in secondary school and university, as well as learning about the history and culture. Because of my work background, I pay close attention to interpersonal interactions. My experience in Japan (including more than 3 years aggregate from travelling here on just 90-day tourist visas) has not been as severe as you suggest regarding your complaints. There are the occasional instances to which you described, but nowhere near as prevalent. For example, the vast majority of people walking on the street in the morning (and I do live in an extremely busy and dense neighborhood with predominantly tall residential and corporate buildings) are not on their cell phones. The Japanese do consume a lot of carbs, but I guess you haven't noticed how thin the Japanese are relative to let say, Americans (though I do recognize that the amount of overweight people seems to be increasing a little). On the whole, I would say the carbs are necessary to basically maintain weight, especially with all the walking that most engage in every day. As for "being politically incorrect", I have not found this to be the case thus far. In conversations with my neighbors, we have engaged discussing sensitive topics. They are initially reluctant to speak "poorly" about others, and will state that, but will freely open up once I tell them that I do want to know their opinions, but I have heard the occasional negative statement from other Americans or Europeans (and will confront them when it is not proper). I don't drink alcohol at all, and have not had the experiences you described, whether out with others at a restaurant or their homes. In fact, there has been praise for my restraint to imbibe. As for passive-aggressive behavior, it exists, but not as prevalent as you stated. Moreover, Japanese do not always take the side of the Japanese individual versus foreigner, especially if legal considerations need to be taken into account. Decision making tends to be slow in Japan, but once it is made, the implementation is quick (contrary to most western countries). As an American, I have not been accosted by hearing negative statements in Japanese about my nationality, but I do receive compliments about being able to speak Japanese. But this is usually accompanied by how I acquired the language skills. And by the way, the US Department of State School of Language Studies classifies the Japanese language as a category 4 (out of a rank of 1 through 4, with 4 being the highest level characterized as "Super-hard languages" - Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Arabic). Even those Americans who have gone through the minimum 88 weeks or 2200 hours of classroom time all basically say it is not enough to be truly fluent as an indigenous Japanese speaker (I know because a friend who works in the US Embassy has told me this). I don't profess to be fluent as a native, and am constantly learning, though at least my pronunciation can pass as a "local". I will research the prevalence of white-collar crime in Japan.

@weeklyfascination

21 күн бұрын

Thanks for your comments. Since you have psychiatric training, you might enjoy this conversation with Vickie Skorji, Lifeline Services Director at TELL. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dXemsZiAXZe6nqw.html It's audio (before I started doing video podcasts). But that means listeners don't have to watch, and can just enjoy the conversation. As far as white collar crime, I can't speak about specifics, but a good place to start would be semiconductors and automotive parts cartel cases (price-fixing and market allocation). I have not worked on anti-monopoly cases, which sound similar but go through a different investigation process (CFIUS in the US, for example) or the recent cases about large companies that have too much influence because they control too much market share.

@teeup1760

13 күн бұрын

You are one of the fairest and most impartial people who talk about Japan I have ever seen on KZread and on the internet. It's a big and pleasant surprise to find a person like you. And I'd like to add some comments that go deeper about Japan and about people who hypergeneralize and hyperexaggerate things about Japan (but I'm rather reluctant to do so because then my post may be deleted).

@weeklyfascination

5 күн бұрын

One of my goals is to add to the amount of joy in the world. Yes, I sometimes talk about the negative aspects of living in Japan, like being treated like a tourist no matter how many years you live here and speaking fluent Japanese, but the good completely outweighs the negative. There are also many discussion boards, which I suspect are frequented by people who are in the more difficult stages of culture shock, who can't seem to say anything good about Japan. Finally, if I complain too much, I expect I'd get comments like, "If you don't like it, leave." I plan to stay - for many reasons.

I was out listening to this video while walking with a single earbud in. I kept hearing kids, and I'm thinking, "Where are all the kids im hearing, and why aren't they in school right now?" Looking around a bit more, I hear a whistle. Then it occured to me...oh, it's the sounds from the video I'm listening to. Hah, I'm slow.

@weeklyfascination

23 күн бұрын

That’s funny.

I've had Indian food all around the world. It's always great. :D Had it in Ueno, and it was just as good as expected.

Been watching many videos about Japan, how amazing it is. Was living there myself for 4 years and I liked it, but I’m back in Europe now. I prefer my 30 days AL;) Interesting observation is that Americans seems to stay while European go back after a few years. Observations from my own circle of friends.

@weeklyfascination

17 күн бұрын

That's a very interesting observation. I meet a lot of Americans in Tokyo, but that might be because I'm from America. I do meet Europeans, but I don't meet a lot who have been in Japan for a long time.

@davidjohnston1374

16 күн бұрын

@@weeklyfascination I think Westerners ie: Americans, Australians and Brits tend to like the culture of Japan and it's consideration style towards avoiding annoying others, and the fact that in our own societies, Japan is somewhat like how our Countries were like 50 years ago with common decencies and it just feels safe. In the Countries mentioned there's a huge melting pot of Cultures to the point where we get bombarded and Countries such as America and Australia don't have deep cultures that identify with us over many Centuries where the Europeans do have deep cultures that are over 20 centuries long....we just don't have that and don't really long for the deep cultural understanding to go back to. The Japanese also have a long Culture they identify with and Westerners feel that it's a culture that they can adopt albeit, never 100% and that's what keeps them in Japan. This is only my observation.

@weeklyfascination

15 күн бұрын

Excellent observation. I've heard a conversation that went something like this: A: How could you live in Japan? They're stuck in the 50's. B: Exactly!

@Matmat123_5

15 күн бұрын

@@weeklyfascination It is exactly what I have been feeling. I think the West changed after the 1968 student upheavals. In Japan, they also had this movement but then went right back to where they were before. This incredible conservatism is both the best and the worst for Japan.

I was just about ready to move to Japan but, no Reese's Peanut Butter Cups?! Muridesu.

@weeklyfascination

18 күн бұрын

Just fill a suitcase with Reese's before you move. You'll be ok for a couple of months.

Usually sauces are cooked and all the alcohol is evaporated. Usually if you are okay cooking meat in it it wouldn't ruins the meat to have a sauce with the same flavor

@weeklyfascination

11 күн бұрын

Even though I don't drink, I love to cook with sake, wine, and whisky. I believe it just cooks off and leaves the flavor, which I enjoy.

lol book story. How about all those ginseng energy drinks at matsumoto kiyoshi, have you tried them all? Can you recommend any?

@weeklyfascination

7 күн бұрын

I can’t be much help with energy drinks. I tried a few of those years ago and they made me feel weird. I only drink black coffee these days.

I think what you shared was fair and real. I like your illustration of crashing into somebody’s high school reunion. I experienced it the other way immigrating to United States. After a while it’s no longer a matter of language but a matter of culture, and a matter not having enough shared commonality with the people of that culture. It’s true also if you complain to an American about American culture, most likely you’ll be seen as being too sensitive or it’s some kind of misunderstanding. On the other hand, there are many aspects of American culture I do enjoy though. At least no one would call me fat!

@weeklyfascination

10 күн бұрын

Well said.

Same here about Indian food. Never had until I went to Japan and fell in love with curry and of course Japanese curry, too.

What is a white collar crime? Besides the old ticket fraud. Very nice, detailed list btw. Learnt a lot, thanks!

@weeklyfascination

19 күн бұрын

An example of white collar crime would be price-fixing, accounting fraud, or stock manipulation.

Reeses peanut butter cups are the best! The Japanese are really missing out on that experience.

結局は、個人的な好き嫌いで社会を見て、好ましい点と好みでない点を「表裏」とか「ウソ」と感じているだけのことです。日本人もそうします。国も文化も世代も性別も関係ない。そしてイライラしてしまう。40分間は長い。

@weeklyfascination

11 күн бұрын

コメントありがとうとざいます。 好ましい点と好みでない点を「表裏」とか「ウソ」と感じているだけのことです。同感です。 Thanks for your comments. I agree that things we like and things we don't like are two sides of the same coin. In my opinion, we need to be very careful in judging another culture. We often use our own lens, and looking through that filter, we might completely misunderstand the intentions of others. I do that often. I continue to learn. I think that's the best we can do. Thanks for watching the video. It was much longer before I edited it.

We’d pay in cash at restaurants. So we’d each chip in 💴💴💴

U cant split the bill? Sounds wrong, I did this many times?

@weeklyfascination

20 күн бұрын

Some places will let you. But they still treat it like it's an unusual request.

you are so right about the carbs❤❤❤those yakisoba submarine sandwiches always look disgusting

@weeklyfascination

23 күн бұрын

Instant food coma for me, and a very unproductive day.

Seriously no Reese’s Peanut Butter cups? Does this make a good gift then?

@weeklyfascination

23 күн бұрын

If the person loves Reese's. I mainly threw that in there because I talked about some touchy subjects and didn't want to come across as too negative (and I really love Reese's Peanut Butter Cups).

Guess we know why Admiral Perry acted the way he did its the only way to get someone attention in Japan. Also it may be rude to call people fat to their face but it seems to be pretty effective tool, at least according to Japanese obesity levels. Great video, this is way better than Chris Broad list.

@weeklyfascination

23 күн бұрын

First, that's a huge compliment. Thank you. Because there are so many beautiful women, there's a lot of pressure to be thin, dress well, and stand out. Same for men, big guys just aren't as popular with the ladies. You have to be on top of your game if you want to meet someone. The Black Ship festival in Shimoda is a really interesting experience. I got to interpret for some sailors a few years ago. It was a blast. Maybe that's the wrong word. It was a lot of fun.

@madmax8620

15 күн бұрын

Yet if you are super obese, or black with a huge afro, then you can get a gig on a t.v. comedy talk show.

I agree Reese's peanut butter cups are the best maybe one day they'll have them

@weeklyfascination

15 күн бұрын

Walmart tried to sell them in Seiyu, but I guess they didn’t sell well because they stopped.

You forgot the BIGGEST problem issue of all; ALL THE G.D. PIXELS ON ALL THE BANGIN HOTTIES!!!!!!

maybe they just feel like sharing alcohol is something good

@weeklyfascination

15 күн бұрын

Definitely. That's a very good point. In fact, in the traditional Japanese wedding the bride and groom share sake, symbolizing that they will share food going forward. Since sake is made of rice, and rice is usually part of most meals. I'm always the one breaking harmony (and stereotypes). Don't look Japanese, speak Japanese (I'm not supposed to), and rarely eat carbs, and drink alcohol. People might wonder why I'm here. Well, because I LOVE it. I just love other things, of which there are many.

@Matmat123_5

15 күн бұрын

I remember a Japanese saying that it was impossible to really know somebody unless we have been drunk together !

@lmclrain

15 күн бұрын

@@Matmat123_5 Interesting, remember that their whole culture is considerably serious. And that way, consuming alcohol can be like letting go off exactly that, therefore sharing potentially is much more important since they worry not only about themselves, right?

@teeup1760

13 күн бұрын

@@lmclrain That's one of the very stereotypical images of Japan. But Japan has two contradictive characteristics in almost everything, which almost nobody who talks about Japan seems to realize. As Chris Hart sates in the video, "African-American J-pop artist in Japan Chris Hart Japanophiles Japanology", that you can't just say Japan is as anyone thinks. Some parts are very progressive, some parts are conservative, some parts are extremely wild and adventurous, some parts are very majime(kind of serious).

@lmclrain

13 күн бұрын

​@@teeup1760 Yea, basically just as everywhere else in a greater or lesser degree, I guess But usually alcohols is not cheap, quality one takes time, effort, resources to make so they might feel like giving it to others even if they themselves do not consume it, is something polite to do. Think it this way, they share something they do not have to but they feel the need to since they do not want to be rude

Coming from the USA, the thought of escaping neglected, outdated infrastructure, excessive multiculturalism, driving everywhere, obesity, crime etc is an intoxicating thought. But on the other hand, sometimes the mantra “too good to be true” applies, and Japan seems like it is no exception. I know it’s a beautiful place that has a lot to offer in the way of convenience, clean living and safety, but sometimes it seems like a sterile utopia superficially, with darkness and rot underneath. Do you ever feel that way about the country? And did you ever read Crichton’s “Rising Sun” or hear about his criticisms of the country that were in the subtext of the book? It’s a bit dated now because Japan is no longer the tech rival to us like they used to be, but I think a lot of the sentiments expressed in the book are still poignant. What they have done economically is truly extraordinary but their work culture is very sick. I still want to go, but I am measuring my expectations….

@weeklyfascination

22 күн бұрын

I have a much better life in Japan than I had back home. Mainly because my skill set is so unusual. And I get to avoid all the issue that are going on back home as well. I haven't read Chrichton for a long time, but he had some good points. Yes, there can be a dark undertone. The work culture is something I'll probably never understand. And that's where the dark undertone can come out. The pros still outweigh the cons for me. That's why I stay.

@j-555

21 күн бұрын

@@weeklyfascination That is encouraging and what I'd expect for myself if the opportunity is right. Knowing all the pitfalls before can save one a lot of trouble, especially if they're expecting Japan to be a whimsical theme park. I'm sure for some wealthy people it is though. haha. I've heard horror stories about westerners going over there to teach english. So that is really cool that you practice law over there and found a niche. I admire that. In fact, that was kind of a dream at the back of my mind when I was applying to law schools because I wanted to be a lawyer but also go to Japan. I set my sights on a law school I was sure I would get accepted to -- University of Idaho -- but they rejected me. It was truly crushing and discouraged me from pursuing it again. By the time I applied there, I had taken the LSAT twice. I just couldn't crack the code on that test, and to make matters worse, since 2020, it is taken remotely from home, proctored by an Indian call center who messed up my test day experience. I'm very bitter because I know I would've been good at it.

@j-555

14 күн бұрын

@@lauriey6089 I was a paralegal for this wackjob divorce lawyer but the job only lasted a couple months because she was a solo practitioner and out of her mind on drugs or something. I essentially taught myself how to do the job and was pretty good at it considering the hurdles of no training, difficult psycho lawyer, but in the end it didn’t pan out.

@weeklyfascination

5 күн бұрын

Part of the reason I made this video is to share my experience about living in Japan for a long time. At first, it's a big Disneyland, then it's really annoying, then you just come to terms with it. I'm at that stage where I've accepted that some things will not be how I expect them, and I make the best of it. If it ever became too difficult, I'd find a new place to go. Sorry to hear about the law school experience. It was quite a shock to my system when I went. I was used to being the smartest guy in my class, and suddenly I was surrounded by other people just like me, and many people who were much more intelligent. Years later, some of my classmates are not practicing law. Some never took the bar. But their JD gave them a leg up in the jobs they're doing now; real estate, hedge fund, public policy, etc.

Great video... What's it like dating Japanese women?... Please do a video 😊

@weeklyfascination

18 күн бұрын

That's on the schedule. I'm looking for a guest who can talk about what Japanese women like in a man.

@memeagain4106

17 күн бұрын

@@weeklyfascination thanks 😊... I've watched other videos and they seem to be shy and have a different dating culture to us westerners (I'm from London 🇬🇧).. Looking forward to it

Lived in Fukuoka for four years and working on getting a PR. Many things I love about living here. But yes, other things took a long time to get used to. One of the things that still bothers me the most and something I can't get used to is that Japanese women DONT USE SOAP TO WASH THEIR HANDS!! Its so so so disgusting and when I worked in a restaurant at a hotel I had to fight the urge to comment directly to my coworker when we were in the bathroom at the same time. Hygiene here is all about appearance but my god are they uneducated about germs...

@xvenacavax

12 күн бұрын

Also yes with the lack of spatial awareness and lack of personal space. It doesn't bother me as much as it used to though and I'm glad I can walk safely at night so I can't complain lol.

@weeklyfascination

12 күн бұрын

I’ve never heard that. I found many people to be a bit overly concerned about germs, but I’ve never worked in a restaurant in Japan.

@xvenacavax

11 күн бұрын

​@@weeklyfascinationmajority of women will flit their fingers under the tap for two seconds then immediately adjust their bangs. At my school they'd use dirty rags to wipe down everything. Cleanliness is a bit of a lie here.

@em6bd4ck7n

6 күн бұрын

そんな人見たことないよ 男ならともかく