My Issue With Japanese Street Interviews | We Are Not Like How They Show You

My Issue With Japanese Street Interviews. Recently you see many street interview in Japan that cover cheating to shock people.
As a Japanese woman, I thought I have to add my POV.

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[BigHeadAvenger]

As a Black man, I fully understand. I’m either a gang member, drug dealer, athlete, or rapper. People are heavily influenced by media presentations, and vultures will capitalize on that.

[luckytai-lan]

The most popular topic in street interviews is still "do you want to date a foreigner?" in my opinion. Most small time Japanese YouTubers would always do this topic knowing there are weabo's out there who would love this topic.

[nia-csyd]

I'm so glad you made this video! I am married to a Japanese man and I've been asked "is he really a cheater like the interviews show?? Does he go to prostitutes and are you okay with that?" These interviews are skewing foreigners' views on Japanese people and really misguiding them.

[huntercoleherr]

They do it here in Korea, too. They cherry-pick the most extreme interactions without considering how it impacts the views of people who don't live here.

[Sweat]

I really despise street interviews.. I’ve lived in Japan for 10 years and before you posted this video I was saying the same thing! The “interviewers” interview so many people and then just choose the answers that’ll get the most clicks.
If I see another ‘would you date a foreigner’ video I’m gonna explode.

[elitealice]

You know rent due when Japanese interviews about:Cheating, body counts, favourite anime, black people and “what do you think about foreigners” come up. Mfs really have 5 interview topics.

[hotoceanmusic]

You are a breath of fresh air!

Anecdotally speaking...
I have a 45-year-relationship with Japan, speak Japanese, studied the culture, and have been married to a Japanese woman for 41 years.
I am now retired here.
Nothing but admiration and respect for my wife, as she is honest, compassionate, faithful, and devoted.
And the feeling is mutual. :)

Do "easy" Japanese women exist? Of course. Same can be said about women in any country around the world.

Do Japanese men cheat? No doubt, some do. But we have many Japanese friends who are in loving relationships that have stood the test of time.

As you pointed out, there are foreigners in Japan who give the rest of us a bad name.
My personal mission is to counter that by being a good ambassador, showing my humanity by being kind and respectful, acknowledging and appreciate their humanity, with an emphasis on NOT fulfilling the negative stereotypes many Japanese may have about foreigners. By doing so, I have changed hearts and minds, starting with my in-laws.

In return, Japan has positively influenced my own "heart and mind", and being here has made me a better human being.

Again, Japan has a dark side like any country, but there is so much positive here to more than balance it out.

Thanks again for adding a no-bullshit, no-nonsense voice to YouTube. :)

[SherpaMe]

Finally someone brought this topic up! Another thing to consider is, how many people did these street interviewers have to go through before finding the right person. Never take anything at face value and be sure to do your own research first.

[Janellelynnmayo]

I’m not sure why this video and your channel was recommended but I’m so glad it was. This is my first time seeing a video from you and I’m so happy to hear about the things you talked about. Those street interviews of body count, cheating or guys thinking going to a prostitute is not cheating because there’s no feeling involved is so bad! I was wondering if all Japanese think like that and I’m happy you hear that is not the case. Thank you talking about this!

[PhilCherry]

I’m American and I want to thank you for making this video. I became uncomfortable with the ambush street interviews after seeing so many focused on the sexual behaviors of select groups rather than practical everyday travel or day-to-day living advice.

[egolayer]

To me, all interview-style shows about men, women, or relationships in ANY country are all suspect. This is happening here in the US too, not just Japan. Everyone would do well to remember that not everything on the internet is real life.

[seolhyuniesns]

What we call this is behavioral sink. Because these channels broadcast how degenerate some people are it makes everyone else think about acting the same or missing out (promiscuity) etc. and so it makes everyone sink to a lower moral standard overall.
Good of you to speak up about it Asagi.

[EdgeKyomori]

I feel your point about how foreigners are portrayed in Japan is definitely something that helps make this issue relatable. The whole issue with annoying American streamers in Japan that caused trouble really gives Japan a terrible impression of foreigners, and since I like to travel and respect the rules of the country I visit it causes me issues because I'll be viewed as troublesome even though I did not do anything bad. It's really sad that people see these videos and think it is truly how things are when it's not the case. This also happens with how people outside of the US view us through the lens of Hollywood and TV shows.

[thatdudehans]

Also people should remember that not 100% of what was interviewed gets in the final processed video. Interviewer do get (maybe mostly) other answers but it's 'boring' or less attractive for viewers.

[gnilbirts]

THANK YOU! These guys on the street NEVER go outside of Tokyo (Shibuya) and they only use the exaggerated takes. I constantly comment on their channels trying to educate viewers that their interviews and answers are not accurate at all.

[warrenlfrank]

I like that you brought out your frustrations as a Japanese woman. many do not know this side, so do not understand, are surprised to see it is not the way portrayed in these cutsy reactor videos. As you say they do it for views and likes, subsriptions all that. The point you make is this is not a true reflection of Japan. Perhaps that is ALL they are looking for. It is shame they miss the point and true culture of Japan. Stay strong some of us want to hear your opinion and it IS IMPORTANT as it is REAL 👍👍💯💯💯💯💯💯😁😁

[RevStickleback]

I think Japan is a victim of the "crazy Japan" or "only in Japan" stereotypes, that in many ways attracted the interest of many people. Even in supposedly professional documentaries, presenters only want to present Japan in this stereotypical way rather than showing any reality. In truth, Japan is not alone in this. I live in England, and know any Hollywood depiction of my country will give the impression that it's still about 1952 here. People like to give their viewers what they expect to see, and often what they assume to be true.

[kozuta]

Cool to see someone finally with a good take on this. I recently seen a video as well from takashii regarding this “cheating” topic. I commented on it and people for some reason choose to forget that these interviews are probably handpicked to get all the responses with cheating to get more engagements and reactions. It’s the media, most creators don’t care about good or bad as long as it gets views. And just because that’s what stands out in the media doesn’t necessarily make it the norm.

Japan is just like any other country (at least in general stuff) when it comes to similar problems. The chances of someone getting cheated on still has a huge factor on who and how much you know the person, which is the same for every other country.

[mystyfiredavid]

I've been living in Japan for 32 years and I am very happy that someone like you talks about this. I also find those street interviews in Japan terrible, it's frustrating to see them. The questions are always sexual related and they only select a few people and make viewers believe that this is how Japan is which is not true. It's great that someone like you can talk about the problem of these street interviews.