Japanese Man Who Lived in Black Neighborhood in America Tell All

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When he said “he put me on” I already knew my mans had an authentic black experience 😂

This is what people mean about appreciation vs appropriating. This dude can reference history, pays homage, and you can tell just loves the culture without losing his identity. He’s inspired and open minded. This isn’t just an aesthetic or trend to him but deep respect.

Based on what he was saying about his time living in the US, you can tell that he was just primarily associating with lower income Black people, which makes sense given that he worked in retail in a lower income area. The bit about Black people focusing on living for now is actually more specific to lower income people across different backgrounds in the US due to the high cost of living, low compensation, lack of strong social safety net programs (as they have in many countries like Japan) among other factors. Given that they have more resources/means to do so, Upper middle class and wealthy Black people obviously are able to do more planning for the future in the form of things like retirement saving (Roth IRA, 401k) and investing (stocks, bonds, real estate). Some Black people of means do tend to live in the now, but instead of just window dressing their lives and buying expensive items they can't afford to make themselves feel better in spite of their situation as lower income people sometimes do, Black people with more money will do things like traveling around the world to experience new cultures, try new experiences (esp those they weren't exposed to/couldn't afford growing up), and yes, splurge a little bit but still within means. To be clear though, there are definitely lower income Black people that are more future oriented, it's just that it can be harder to be that way in certain circumstances. This is obviously a more nuanced subject though, but it was interesting to see how the guy was inspired by aspects of African-American culture and the impact it had on his life. Great video!

Props to him for taking the time to look into the background and the culture of the people he was living amongst. Plenty of people in this country still refuse to do that lol

"Do the right thing way" sign. I live around that block. My man even got the 'key food' shopping bags in his store lol. I respect this dude. All my New Yorkers stand up.

Epic! A Japanese man schooling a Jamaican man on "Do The Right Thing" I am so happy to be alive right now. Great episode.

WOW. Not sure why this is making me tear up, but I find myself feeling emotional watching the first bit of this video. I am born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and have always wanted to visit Japan. I finally was able to visit earlier this year and of course was upset I booked a round-trip ticket instead of a one-way to Japan, haha! Everything he's saying resonates with me so much, dapping someone up, eating a chopped cheese or a BEC, I was never a fan of 125 but I love other areas of Harlem... Japan and Japanese culture has inspired me so much and it warms my heart to see someone from Japan inspired by my home. I'm sad that I didn't know this store existed when I visited Japan this past May... I plan on returning one day, I hope this store is still in business. I'd love to meet this man and hug him. His inspiration warmed my heart. If I moved to Japan, I'd probably be in this store every single day just to get a taste of home.

I appreciate the fact that he really wanted to understand black people! He honestly went back to their beginnings to understand the people he was around everyday! Instead of just the stereotypical assumptions! I thought that was really coming from a place of genuine interest! I wish him and his partners much success! ❤❤

My Jamaican brother, Spike Lee 's movie, "Do the Right Thing,"was made in 1989 and is a classic. It's from the black insider perspective on the contradictions and celebrations of African American life addressing racial and cultural issues.

I'm from Philadelphia and it's amazing to see a Philly cheese steak made in Japan I mean everything looks right and made with care also I'm loving how much he embodies Black culture, Hip hop and how much it impacts life.

As a native New Yorker, born in Harlem and raised, I'm so proud that he acknowledge New York legends of hip hop. Also impressed with his English, myself I now work with many Japanese in Ohio, they've learned our language and culture as well as we've learned theirs. All the best to the owners. I hope one day to see and experience it. ❣

If I ever visit Japan I want to come here. I'm black and Asian, but I love the hip hop vibe and I also love the Japanese hip hop vibe thanks to Nujabes (RIP Jun Seba). The fact this gentleman respects the Bodega with a hip hop flare makes me want to try it more.

Serious respect to this dude for being so chill and open minded about how he interacts with Americans and American culture. I also appreciate the fact he know where the food he serves comes from and shows so much respect to an aspect of East Coast life that I wish I saw more of in Japan.

I'm Japanese right. I'm reading the comments here. I'm so happy seeing black people being so happy watching this video. I'm tearing up reading some of you saying you are tearing up watching this video.

🇯🇵🤙🏾 I live in Yokohama , I’ll be driving up to check out DAPS🤙🏾 see ya soon

This is why you have to travel and see the world. There's something in every corner of this planet you might fall in love with and make it part of your life. Much respect to this young man for embracing another culture and respecting it. Much success Bruh👍

If I'm ever in Japan, I'm definitely gonna look you up.

西海岸35年在住、ブラックカルチャーにどっぷり浸っているおばさんです。若い日本の方が80年台のスパイクリーの映画を紹介しているのとても感動しました!✊🏽彼はこの時から黒人に対するアメリカ警察の暴力の事実を映画を通して社会に伝えていました。日本に帰ったら是非このお店に伺いたいです！

If I ever make it to Japan I need to go to Daps 125. I genuinely appreciate the effort he went through to come to NY and absorb the culture and try to understand the complexity there is. He's telling the truth about the food in NYC, the one thing he needs to add is the Bacon Egg & Cheese. Thanks for the vid, it kinda felt like a fusion of a bodega and Japanese store.