25 Comentários

1. This experience is similar for Brazilians in European countires as well. I think the honeymoon chart illustrates well the various fases a migrant goes through. The main reason being Japanese or European and any other similar societies are very old and "inflexible" as you say. Their societies have very established systems which in many cases appear as inflexible from the point of view of a foreigner or a person who comes from another culture.

2. I lived in Japan for more than 2 years. It was a great experience but I can completely understand how you would have a hard time living there permanently.

3. Adorei seu vídeo, sou mestiço e estudei pós graduação em Nagoya, atualmente trabalho no Japão, mas penso em morar em outro país dado pela rigidez e esteriótipos em relação aos mestiços (não pareço nada com japoneses). Foi bom ouvir suas experiências, sucesso 🙌🏻

4. hi Erika Brasil se Escrida .. is with Aletra S ..okey .. Hugs for You ..

5. Never heard of w curve 🙁 I just paused the video to say thank youuuuuuuuuu I’m the in the deeper conflict and total mental isolation !! All I think is of is going back to my country

6. Thanks for sharing your experiences. I'm Japanese-Chinese, and I always appreciate hearing experiences of other half Japanese people. I've met other half Japanese people who have shared similar frustrations, sentiments, appreciation, and difficulties of being in Japan.

7. I can't imagine how intimidating that must have been. I'm Australian-Chinese so quite westernised and have heard they don't take too kindly to people that can't speak Chinese back in my homeland

8. Lembrou uma amiga americana da minha mãe, filha de japoneses, morou até terminar o colégio nos EUA, morou 10 anos no Japão e depois 15 no Brasil e ano passado voltou pros EUA casada com um brasileiro. América, brasil, japão que confusão é essa.

9. You can teach portugesse in japan

10. Your English is fantastic!

11. I'm Brazilian, from Brazilian parents and grandparents and sometimes I like to think that, after learning the language, I could live in Japan, I'll be honest to say that I don't like the Brazilian culture, I don't like the music, soccer, carnival and I specially dislike the "Brazilian way" of bending the rules, most times I feel like a fool for doing what it's right. But then again there's much more to it than just learn the language and the culture so I'll just visit Japan whenever I can and keep myself in the "honeymoon" deal.

12. Muy interesante Erika!! Soy Uruguayo y vivo en Washington DC hace 17 años! Amo la Cultura Japonesa!! Gracias!!!

13. I have similar feeling being a Mexican-American who doesn't speak Spanish. My knowledge of Spanish is like a little more beginner. I can understand like 40% of a conversation, but I for the life of me, respond back in Spanish. If I try, it's broken Spanish lol.
    But yeah, anytime I am in a Spanish heavy area, lots of people will just assume I know Spanish. And I answer back quietly in English and they give me looks, kind of like how you described. Any time I meet another person who's Mexican and speaks English, they'll ask me if I speak Spanish and I tell them "Not really.." and they respond "Really?! Why not? You're supposed to know Spanish!" And I just tell them my parent never taught me. I've even had my parents be upset at me for not speaking Spanish lol it's so weird. But yeah, it's just a nuisance for me and I'm glad I don't live in a more heavy Spanish speaking area, but I recently moved to a neighborhood with tons of Spanish speaking neighbors, totally nice people, but the neighborhood store owners are so nosy lmao. I ordered food at a restaurant, both of us knew English so it wasn't an issue, but the manager/cashier asked me during waiting if I was around here and wondered if I spoke Spanish.

14. i really love japanese but not japan..

15. You can teach English in Japan …

16. Voce tem sotaque brasileiro mesmo, consigo entender o seu Inglês mais claro kkk, vídeo bem explicado!

17. I'm interested to see your US video but can't find it! Will you post it soon? 🙂

18. you are english good

19. Aww! when might you be launching your 3rd instalment, living as a Brazilian-Japanese in America? I hope you do, for nothing's even remotely harmful about your frank honesty, right!

20. Thank you so much for sharing. I visted Brazil many times and noticed the strong Nipo brazilian heritage.

21. My mom is Japanese-Brazilian as well!! She also lived in Japan for 2 years later on in her life. It was super interesting to watch these 2 videos about your experiences because I have heard her talk about some of the exact same things. My mom grew up in Rio de Janeiro and she said it would often be uncomfortable since her and her brother were the only Japanese-Brazilians in their whole school. Thank you for sharing your experiences!

22. Why do you have an English sounding name like Erika Smith?

23. Part 2 was just as good as part 1! It's great listening to your experiences, and I can't wait to hear about your time in the US! I love your channel so much ^^

24. you could be mistaken for a korean or hans chinese if you don't speak japanese

25. Good video and interesting insights ! I've watched a few of your videos now. I can see how being of Japanese ethnicity, but not raised in Japan, can bring its own unique set of challenges. You are right about the rules in Japan, there are a lot of rules and obligations. Those help society run smoothly, but can also lead to pointless inflexibility and also sometimes problems when nobody wants to question things or take the initiative. Also inadvertent rule breaking can sometimes lead to over-reactions ! Sometimes I broke the rules (not deliberately), most people were understanding because I was a foreigner, but some people got really annoyed ! More than once I got into trouble for stepping in the wrong area with shoes on. For me the experience in Japan was more an inverted 'U'. There was the initial culture shock and isolation. Then there was the adjustment and I could enjoy visiting museums, art galleries, temples, castles, and eating Japanese food. Also living in Japan is quite convenient, everything seems to function properly. But then eventually disillusionment set in and I got into a negative way of thinking. Also I was frustrated at how slowly my Japanese skills were improving. Anyway I look forward to your next video.