THIS IS NOT AMERICA

THIS IS NOT AMERICA

Meet Matthew Jordan Smith, a renowned Time-stopper based in Tokyo Japan. Listen as he takes us through his journey on life in Japan.

Follow Matthew on Instagram: @matthewjordansmith
Follow Matthew on YouTube: @mjsphotography

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[benforwho]

Im in awe of how calm his body language is, the lack of anxiety in his eyes and how peaceful he is. Plus i love his style of dress, cmon!

[badzula]

I lived in Okinawa from 8years old until about 21, I miss it incredibly and I remember one time my dad found someone’s wallet and he turned it into the police station, the next day, the owner of the wallet and his family came to our home and delivered us a care package to show thanks, I was culture shocked when I came to America. This man is absolutely right about safety there

[DarnellTemenu]

Black British photographer here 👋🏾 currently based in South Korea for the past 3 years, thank you for sharing his story it’s super inspirational and I relate to a lot of what he’s saying.

What a legend ✊🏾

[Dangic]

I just moved to Japan in August 2023.
Never been happier in my life.

[nemosidebiz]

I'm Japanese, and I hope Japan will continue to be a safe place for all foreigners, no matter what the color of their skin is.

[jirenthegray]

I concur! I’m an African-American living in Japan. It’s very different lifestyle than America. While Japan do have some discrimination, it’s NOT racism. They don’t have laws that prevents marginalized groups from succeeding. They don’t target or racial profile you because of the color of your skin. The Japanese people treat everyone the same. If you’re non-Japanese, you are a foreigner to them. Point blank period. They have strong traditional values that America severely lacks. They are very punctual (trains, buses, and deliveries arrives on time — very rare that they are late).

I encourage any African-American to consider moving here, learn the language, and embrace the culture. It’s incredible!

[newmoneymarcus]

I visited Japan in October for the first time I enjoyed every moment. I'm already going back in May.

[kyoko]

In Japan, he's not a black photographer. He's a photographer, who happens to be a foreigner, who happens to be black.

[Josherscott]

What an amazing interview! Matthew Jordan Smith's body of work is just astounding!! It's so refreshing and encouraging to hear aboout his experience in Japan as a POC. As someone who is ethnically ambiguous and considering moving to Japan, this is extremely helpful. thank you brother.

🙏

[jaysonlee]

I took a solo trip to Japan. I was initially operating with the "New York" side of my mind. Being on guard, but after a while that guard went down and I was able to relax and feel a new kind of peace. I'm a big guy with tattoos, I thought I would feel out of place but not at all! Majority of the locals were super helpful whenever I needed assistance and I felt so relaxed. No one made me feel unwanted.

[jay_sooning]

There’s a sense of relaxness and coolness with this man. He seems so refreshed and genuinely happy, as if he truly know his life purpose and is content with his path. I aspire to be like him

[JavierHarford]

Beautiful interview, his energy is so warm I can feel it even here in the cold UK. As a descendant of Jamaicans; now with a son of my own I am learning the importance of continuing our families journey across the world seeking to get rid of the pressure of our colonial history. I can't wait till I'm able to touch down in Japan.

[jonsmith]

In the 90's I spent one month in Tokyo.. zero stress/zero drama. I loved it.

[masslao]

Glad that photographer’s having good lifestyle in Japan.

[Homer-pcoj]

19:45 a master of his craft getting the recognition he deserves.

[mhollifi]

Hey, it’s my town. Thank for taking picture of my town. Since, I sold my house and living in Texas, I miss there. Thank you so much.

[MetalforOden]

Man what he says about safety and how it pervades every part of society there is so on point. I remember the first time feeling that in Hiroshima late at night walking home with headphones on and realizing that I wasn't worried about my surroundings and I could just exist in the moment without a care. The lack of that stress he talks about is powerful. I miss Japan so damn much. I completely agree with him about travel being the best thing for everyone. It really just change you.

[njv]

I love how relaxed Brothas look in Asia! 🇯🇵 👨🏾

[JoshArtisto]

I finally got my first passport and I have been wanting to go to Japan since I was little. I will finally be able to go. As a black man, I am so inspired by these videos and hearing about what life is like in Japan while black vs America.