What’s it like being Half White in Japan?

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When I was living in Japan I saw a TV interview with a New Zealand woman who said she does not say her children are "half", she said that implied something was missing, she used the term " double" as her children were exposed to two cultures. I liked that perspective very much.

The Dutch dude was mighty impressive. Dude's been barely a year in Japan and already speaks that well while having good Dutch AND English at just 18 years old. He's good!

I like how you really listen to them and do not interrupt, something most people need to learn ❤

I'm white and my wife is Japanese. We raised two wonderful kids in Japan. Son felt very Japanese so he stayed in Japan. Daughter learned English really well in Australia and is now preparing for medical school in the U.S. Both speak fluent English and Japanese, which was a requirement for me as a father.

This channel is ridiculously good. Takashi is amazing and the interviewees are always phenomenal and compelling.

Ryuta's language skills are phenomenal! (The guy who was interviewed last.) Trilingual at 18...amazing. All the 3 people are so cool! Very inspiring. Thank you!

The exquisite young lady interviewed at the beginning is a knockout. Grace, elegance, and utterly beautiful.❤

The first woman is absolutely gorgeous! 😍

I should know not to start watching Takashi videos late at night. I can’t stop! I love this content. I’ve never been to Japan but taught English to Japanese students in the US many years ago. I loved those girls and they still stay in touch. Such a beautiful culture. I love learning more about it! ❤

“Going abroad” really does open your mind, especially when you live there a while. My family lived in W. Germany in the 70s and it permanently broadened my perspective. And my father served in the army at 17, also in Germany, and it did the same for him. That young Dutch man was right.

You are amazing! Thank you for doing this channel. You help so many of us understand, practice, and reconnect. I grew up in Hawaii, so a lot of Japanese there are from Okinawa. Different sounds. I really appreciate that you interview foreigners in Japan, and their language experiences. Thank you and please continue!

Another great video Takashii san. It is a very revealing commentary on human nature. My heart is with every non-native person in a foreign country. You are absolutely correct to say that people who don't travel and explore other cultures are not likely to be able to relate to foreign guests. Welcome to reality. Keep up the good work. Love is all we need. 🙂 P.S. Even though it may seem like you might never be fully accepted in Japan as a foreigner, I found the people in Japan to always be very kind and polite. It's still a great country no matter what. imo

Thanks for your work takashi, its good to see all perspectives and hear from their life stories and experiences

Takashi, your english is improving massively. Always very interesting videos. Keep it up.

Takashii, I’m so impressed by this channel. First time tuning in and 1) you took the time to find people who are pertinent to the topic that you are discussing and 2) your questions are completely on point and well thought before you asked the person you are interviewing. Domo Arigato ( hope I’m spelling this correctly)

This was a beautiful video and all your the people you interviewed today were absolutely wonderful and beautiful people! I would accept them completely.

These young people are amazing. They have such interesting lives.

Half white and half japanese people are really beautiful tbh

Takashi you are an excellent interviewer and your guests are fabulous