"I'm Japanese. I was raised in a culture where manners matter a lot."
"As for the Japanese, to cope with the loneliness epidemic, they've tried to innovate their way out of the situation. They have the unique concept of renting relationships. Yes, that's right, you can pay for temporary companionship and emotional support."
"An old Japanese tradition from Okinawa called Moai basically means lifelong group of friends. They meet weekly and talk about life, discuss issues, and help each other."
"Visiting a Japanese onsen and getting your own private hot spring bath is certainly pricey, but experiencing a Japanese sento public bathhouse is surprisingly cheap."
"Manga is a medium of Japanese comic books that are usually drawn in black and white, can be great, strange, beautiful, and anything that's left for the imagination."
"Japan is a very clean place; Japanese people are very considerate, they're very proud people, they respect their belongings."
"Cleanliness in Japan is something that's taught since childhood."
"Japan is a 'Tatemae' country, which is fantastic. That's why Japan is a super safe country because people care about the other person."
"The Japanese have this saying, 'Hara hachi bu,' which means to eat until you're 80% full."
"On the 18th of December, 1987, a Japanese video game publisher called Square released a game that they hoped would revive their ailing fortunes and lift them up from the ashes of mediocrity."
"There's a bullying epidemic in Japanese schools... it's a real topic and it's an important topic."
"Japanese culture was confronting darker, exciting themes in a way that the US and Europe seemed slower at adopting."
"Mono zukuri, its literal translation is 'production' or 'making of things'. It's the Japanese term for manufacturing but it has a broader meaning that encompasses technological progress, know-how, and desire to innovate."
"JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is an extremely successful Japanese manga and anime series created by Hirohiko Araki."
"Entering through a Torii signifies you are entering into the sacred realm of the gods."
"Spirited Away's original title in Japanese is 'Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi'. That latter word means 'hidden by gods', a concept in Japanese folklore comparable to being taken or 'Spirited Away' by fairies in European folklore."
"The concho game is essentially the following: the participants run up behind an unsuspecting individual, make their hands into a kind of pokey weapon shape, and then jam that person in the butt with their index fingers. Yep, that's about it."
"Club activities are very popular in Japanese schools."
"In Japan, Hitmonchan is named after Japanese boxing champion Hiroyuki Ebihara."
"Tipping in Japan hasn't been invented. It's brilliant."
"This stupid Japanese dancing game is as good as my persona too, and I would say yes it is."
"Butler cafes focus on providing a top-notch experience, making you feel like you're returning to your luxurious home."
"Love hotels offer hourly rates and an isolated Hideaway for couples looking for romantic interactions."
"KitKat chocolate bars in Japan have become a sensation with over 300 unique flavors introduced since 2000."
"Because Mr. Kojima had associated himself with the project, it meant people in Japan weren't worried..."
"This takes a bunch of Japanese folklore and mythology and just makes a really cool unconventional adventure."
"How did Japanese culture get to where it is today? The answer lies in foreign influences imposed and embraced in the post-war years."
"As incoming Western culture integrated itself into Japan, this new Japanese culture was itself being exported to the West."
"A gameplay-relevant pun in a line that’s directly stating that the minigame you’re playing is based on something specific to Japanese culture."
"The entire concept of Shrimp Shuffle comes from a pun that only works in Japanese."
"The only reason Japanese Studios care about any of this is 100% about money."
"For the majority of large scale Japanese fighting games this one is up there."
"The Alice Killings remain to this day one of the strangest and unsolvable serial killings in Japan."
"This shrine is the home of Japan's sun goddess named Amaterasu."
"The Japanese government tightly controls who can prepare fugu, and chefs need to take an extensive exam before they're legally allowed to serve the fish."
"Masamune was a priest and medieval Japanese blacksmith who's widely recognized as Japan's greatest swordsmith to have ever lived..."
"This is a legendary Japanese sword and also one of the three imperial regalia of Japan..."
"The katana was the best sword that was ever crafted."
"One site that in my opinion tops all of the above structures so uniquely Japanese and rooted in history that their very existence makes them stand out as perhaps the most iconic symbol of Japan and its feudal past."
"Otaku is a Japanese term used to refer to typically young men who dedicate themselves to technology or some other aspect of pop culture..."
"I mean, what? It's rare enough to see a triple-a game that revolves around feudal Japan but III just kicked us in the gut with three of them. Neo 2, Sekiro, Shadows Die Twice, and the Ghost of Tsushima. Just yes, please."
"Japanese cooking is about preserving the integrity of food, served in season and properly prepared."
"The Akita, like many things in Japanese culture, represents health, happiness, and longevity."
"The Ainu possess their own culture that is quite different than what we would consider traditional Japanese culture."
"Toilets in Japan, like their gadgets, are technologically advanced."
"Politeness is one of Japan's trademarks known all over the world."
"If you want the story of an average Japanese guy getting transported to a magical world, then take a break from all those power fantasies and give this one a watch."
"Dinner at the ryokan. I've been just completely seduced into the entire experience."
"Japan really likes it when you try, so if you put 'mosu' at the end of anything, it's like, 'Oh, you're trying to be polite.'"
"It's all about tradition, it's all about the way of the samurai."
"The Japanese bow takes its shape from a very early period."
"This language is absolutely incredible, man. I wish I knew how to speak Japanese."
"We are finished as a society it's over I just go to the the pods hotels in Japan get yourself some slap therapy get yourself a nice tiny home in the suburbs."
"Musashi is the greatest samurai do list of all time I am NOT contesting that but he's not necessarily the greatest samurai warrior."
"Fake food in Japan: meticulously crafted plastic food samples."
"The dedication it takes to make it in Japan, these people deserve an enormous amount of respect."
"The martial achievement of women is a considerable and fascinating, yet underestimated, aspect of history in the Land of the Rising Sun."
"Monoko's Night Market is a narrative-driven social simulator that is all about celebrating Japanese culture, eating delicious food, crafting new items, and loving cats."
"Pokémon Legends Arceus is the first and so far the only main series Pokémon game that uses the English Pokémon logo in its Japanese logo."
"This guy is like considered a godfather in the Japanese FGC."
"Japanese officials reported the discovery of nearly 200 artifacts inside a religious statue standing etches 30 inches tall."
"Arguably the best Japanese wrestler to ever do it is Shinsuke Nakamura."
"I mean guys this can be some you know it's not graphic or anything but it's super sad but the pictures on people that were just happy the Japanese people are still here."
"Tradition courage honor they are what make us we are the warriors of Tsushima we are samurai."
"Higurashi is a distinctly Japanese story. It's a painfully Japanese story."
"Animal Crossing or as it was known in its original Japanese only Nintendo 64 release animal forest"
"It ties into the mystique of the samurai, steeped in Japanese folklore, the warrior code of the samurai."
"Japanese monks: rigorous training for self-mummification."
"In case you do okay you saw these pills in Japan that have a liver on them like a literal physical picture of a liver and they're like pills you could take at night and you don't get hangovers the next day and I'm."
"I appreciate all the background info, not just on Haikyuu but the Japanese culture and the anime industry."
"Japanese high school students demonstrating Precision walking."
"Wet towels, or 'oshibori,' are a uniquely Japanese custom, offering a refreshing start to a meal."
"Japanese etiquette is embedded with numerous table manners, from saying 'itadakimasu' before a meal to handling chopsticks with care."
"Japan however has definitely taken over the world in another way. Not politically or economically, and certainly not militarily, but they have absolutely won themselves the cultural victory."
"Japanese fans always give me something special."
"I think the most superior culture is Japanese. They got a lot of [ __ ] right."
"The blossoms are seen in Japan as a representation of the clouds and are a metaphor for the transient nature of life."
"You know what I love about Japan? The people, the food, the culture."
"Shinto is a considerable influence on this film and other pieces by this director."
"Ryuma happened 400 years ago, he was the founder of the Shimotsuki clan and wielder of the great sword Shusui."
"Itadakimasu, that's Japanese for let's eat this meal. I'm thankful essentially because even though we were red today on the day about 2.89, we're still thankful because that's an opportunity to eat, baby."
"What isn't challenging is getting some amazing authentic Japanese snacks."
"Japanese iaido master, Isao Machii, is not someone you'd wanna mess with."
"Akira was our first introduction to Japanese animation on a grand scale."
"It's important and frankly it's fascinating, the history of Japan is intense storied and extremely complex."
"Credor represents the pinnacle of the artistic and horological pursuits in Japan."
"In the real world, there's a forest at the foot of Mt Fuji called the Sea of Trees, also known as 'the Suicide Forest'."
"One of the most distinct and interesting aspects of Japanese storytelling is what I like to call savoring the moment."
"Daikatana or big sword in Japanese is one of the coolest monikers for a video game ever."
"Japanese culture is simple, elegant, and timeless."
"Japan is a country of innovation and advancement with new and exciting technologies being invented and upgraded all the time."
"Rice is a staple food in Japan, with rice paddies being a common sight in rural areas, reflecting the importance of agriculture in Japanese culture."
"Mitsukoshi: a treasure trove of Japanese delights and fandoms."
"I highly implore you, if you are not reading the Balto manga, you absolutely have to start reading the manga."
"Fatal Frame franchise is a classic when it comes to Japanese horror games."
"A brilliant mashup between Japanese logic problem Hashi and Sudoku."
"The Japanese Sega Saturn: a necessity for gracious living when it comes to classic video game consoles."
"The iconic hero that is All Might is sort of like a puppet, and Toshinori Yagi is the puppeteer keeping the puppet alive with all of his strength and will to defend Japan from the worst of the worst."
"Noah said that the ancient Japanese sword smiths put everything they had into making the perfect weapon, including their very soul."
"That is the story of Ghost of Tsushima, a fantastic game and very unique in many ways."
"My armband here from Japan, identifies the wearer as a lawyer throughout the Empire of Japan."
"Haruki Murakami is the biggest name in Japanese literature, arguably in history."
"I absolutely love the stoic code of the samurai from Wano."
"Japan is a country where a large portion working in the cities commute by walking."
"Remember the semi-quiz we did a few videos back? That was on the Japanese rental site."
"Samurai Showdown is a veritable hot pot of captivating Sprite work, character design, and Japanese aesthetic tradition."
"The katana is famously easy to cut with... a forgiving blade."
"Welcome on board this first class train across Japan. The Shiki Shima is Mega exclusive with only 17 Suites awarded by Lottery."
"I'm a Japanese school girl just doing Japanese schoolgirl things."
"A Japanese inspired zen garden and Koi pond."
"They are authentic Japanese snacks direct to your door."
"You leave a Japanese public restroom cleaner than when you walked in."
"Studio Ghibli's 1994 film Pom Poko is perhaps more steeped in Japanese folklore and mythology than any other film of the Ghibli catalogue."
"The tanuki are the main focus, but there are many more references to yōkai, lore, history and Japanese culture."
"Tanuki are a naturally curious and mischievous animal and thus over time have inspired tales of a mischievous but fun loving yōkai."
"The Japanese title of Pompoko is 'Heisei Tanuki Gassen Ponpoko', which literally translates as 'Heisei Era Tanuki War Pom Poko'."
"It's probably one of the largest Japanese shows, if not the largest Japanese show in the world."
"These anime heroes, as well as the tokusatsu shows at the time like Kamen Rider, laid the groundwork for the typical Japanese henshin hero tropes."
"Kikuichi... they used to be the sword makers to the emperor in Japan."
"Before you eat, say 'Itadakimasu', and when you finish you can say 'Gochisosama' - that was very good."
"One of the most legendary koi is Hanako which means 'flower child' in Japanese."
"There's a sort of an evil Machiavellian, but at the same time, sort of that twisted genius of an understanding of how human nature works that maybe trapped these Japanese into this situation."
"The Japanese Mafia isn't hidden right I mean the fact that we have fan magazines... they've got comic books about their lives... like the Boy Scouts of Japan preserving Traditional Values..."
"This is some Japanese fighting spirit, and Ibushi looks like he's got the most."
"Japanese fans, though, are creative."
"Japanese toilets have this really cool feature where they can play music or white noise."
"In Japan we have something called tree tending pons. Instead of picking a tree clean, you leave a few behind as a prayer in hopes of a bountiful harvest and so other creatures will have the chance to enjoy them as well."
"Typical a lot of Japanese technology on these."
"The Sword of Kaigen by M.L Wong is a Japanese-inspired fantasy."
"I have found a fun piece, this is a Japanese bento box for snacks."
"Japanese people have very high standards when it comes to food."
"The Japanese were serious about their sake."
"Well, unless you're into Japanese AM radio, you're probably going to want to put a stereo in the car."
"In Japanese folklore, Nukekubi is a type of yokai whose head can completely detach from her body."
"Japanese Ingenuity at its finest."
"If you like Japanese items, then you're in the right place."
"Japan makes some of the world's best cars, guitars, whiskey, and yes, watches."
"Everything combined to create a landscape that felt uniquely Japanese."
"Japanese Cuisine revolves around Precision."
"Hostess bars are hugely common in Japan and are a popular way for the white-collar male workforce to entertain clients and relax."
"Japanese culture has always interested me because of how much it differs from everything else."
"Japanese watchmakers instill into their watch collections the same values that Japan's culture instilled into its people a long long time ago."
"This store is absolutely stocked with Japanese cards, booster packs, and plushies."
"I think I finally learned the meaning of kawaii."
"For anyone lost on what 'kawaii' means, in basic terms, it's the Japanese word for 'cute'."
"As someone who appreciates Japanese culture, I've definitely eaten a California roll or two in my life, so I know authenticity when I see it."
"The Japanese have taken the historic vintage way of weaving, dying, in order to bring back the proper way that denim washes."
"The characters, transitions, expressions, and overall tone of the show were all heavily inspired by Japanese media and animation."
"A Japanese ryokan is a traditional Inn that serves you breakfast and dinner uh Japanese style of course and they typically have an Onsen which is like a hot spring on the premises."
"Japanese people always so innovative."
"But the Japanese have a word for it it means more than family."
"There's a word in Japanese which describes the situation where humans disappear inexplicably, removed from this earth without anyone noticing. Kamikakushi. Kami means deity, kakushi means the act of hiding or hidden away."
"A little while ago there's a Japanese gotcha mobile game called Nike goddess of Victory."
"Japanese are considered one of the most punctual people in the world. They would rather skip their meals than be late."
"Japanese ceramics strongly reflect Japanese nature."
"Welcome to the elegant simplicity of Japanese food."
"Japan just knows how to do things that are cute Kawaii."
"Baksu offers hand-picked snacks and teas in their boxes that they get by partnering with Japanese families who are producing these for centuries."
"If you want to share some Japanese culture with them and some wholesome moments with them look no further than Doraemon."
"But I absolutely love the setting and the environment of this series, it's all set around wagashi and making this traditional Suite, working in a wagashi shop. So through this series I learned so much about wagashi and I loved it."
"All of this is owed to the arduous work ethic and tenacity of the Japanese people."
"lolita fashion is a very expensive Japanese alternative fashion style."
"Seppuku was the only way a samurai could expiate a shame, a sin, or a fault with honor."
"You run through the streets and even people's homes while collecting Pepsi cans and dodging Pepsi trucks and other obstacles, the comedic timing here is great, it's very Japanese."
"Heaven is the latest novel written by Miyako Kawakami to be translated into English."
"Ichigo means the number one protector."
"The Izumo Nankeen goldfish was created in Japan around the middle of the 18th century."
"I've tasted many many many many flavors of Japanese Kit Kats -- gosh, probably over a hundred flavors at this point."
"This Japanese pressing of the Howl's Moving Castle, look at the drawings and like it's just such a beautiful, beautiful album to listen to."
"If you haven't tried this, if you want to get into Japanese whiskey, Nikka from the Barrel, it is a beauty."
"For 400 years, the Japanese have lived by the tea ceremony rituals formed during Sen no Rikyu's era, using it as a guide to the ancient wise men's thoughts and ways."
"I've always been interested in different j fashion styles."
"This was a weakness the Japanese exploited in 794, when they convinced the powerful Shiwa clan to defect over to their side, fracturing the Emishi resistance and allowing the Yamato to subjugate them piecemeal by 811."
"You can never go wrong with Japanese Kit Kats."
"Aside from obviously the cars, my favorite things about Japan are the traditions and the cultures."
"Stories such as the zhen Menken have been told for many centuries through Japanese folklore."
"It definitely lives up to their name, 'Kawaii Aesthetics'."
"The Japanese are probably leading lots of really, really good work going on there, lots of incredible breeders."
"It makes you question a lot about Japanese society as a whole and why it's gotten to the point where it has."
"So I'll see you in the next video. Live with you ikigai."
"Your reason for getting out of bed is your 'ikigai'."
"Sayonara and see you later and thank you for watching."
"Oh, I love how they display the Gachapon, it's so cute."
"Chōkatsu means having a healthy diet that contains a lot of dietary fiber in order to keep your intestinal environment healthy."
"That's like Japanese anime; I love that."
"It had been told in the Legends of the Japanese religion Shinto that the sun goddess Amaterasu hid herself in sight in grief after her brother Susanoo, the storm God, went on a rampage, leaving Japan in complete darkness for a long time."
"Become a mini Samurai with this minimalist Katana."
"Traditional Japanese have had blood omega-3 levels and intakes of omega-3 way on the high end and they also live about as long or longer than almost anybody else does and free of cardiovascular disease typically."
"For the Japanese knife, this is the day in the life of a Japanese knife maker."
"Super Sentai has been a thing since the '70s in Japan."
"Rakugo is a form of storytelling using only a piece of paper and a cloth while sitting on a stage of sorts."
"Hozuki itself stands for 'demon lantern' in Japanese."
"How Kawaii is everything already?"
"Japan seriously, I'm gonna have to come visit you for real because your snacks are off the charts."
"The goal this week is to make a kintsugi piece."
"The show takes inspiration from various aspects of Japanese pop culture, including Super Sentai and Power Rangers."
"Miso soup with tofu - how would you like a small bowl of miso soup to go with your next Japanese meal?"
"Shokunin... always striving for perfection in what they make. That's Japan."
"Sometimes squat, plain, or appearing roughly made, the Japanese tea bowl is enigmatic, grounded in its function but communicating something well beyond its utility."
"I like to draw a lot of Japanese influenced game assets and characters."