How Can I be Accepted in Japan? #Shorts

This is the question I get the most from my fellow viewers who are hoping to come to Japan.

It is true that Japanese people have a closed mindset, and given the fact that some speak and act in a discriminatory manner toward people from overseas, I can understand you being worried you may not be able to fit in.

Depending on where you go and who you meet the situation will of course be very different, but this would be my opinion… “Join a group of any kind and try to deepen your relationship with them”

The Japanese are cold to strangers, but they have a habit of befriending those they perceive as their friends. Therefore, in addition to school or work, it might be a good idea to learn some lessons or participate in volunteer activities.

My recommendation of course will be for you to try training in a traditional culture. The tea ceremony class I go to (for example) has many people from overseas, but we all get along well and enjoy training together.

You will need a lot of courage and you might have some difficult experiences, but I’m really hoping that everyone can make the best of their time in Japan.

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“To make every Japan lovers’ dream come true, by making Japan a more secure, comfortable, and safer place for everyone to visit, study, and live in”

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[kuroyamaevisekai]

"Befriend those they percieve as friends"

[deventn]

"How can I be accepted in Japan?"
"Well, first, the government has to *let you in*."

[caseygreyson]

I am half Japanese, but most people do not notice from the way I look. I also grew up in Japan so whenever I go back, people are always shocked when they hear my Japanese and say “you sound like a native speaker!” And then I have to explain that, I AM a native speaker. And then they say “wow! why is a white guy a native Japanese speaker?” And then I have to say “my mom is japanese”….

[Bunny]

If you're new to a country/community then you're going to be trying hard to make friends, but most people in the community that you've joined have been living there for an extended period of time and have already built their own friend groups. So it makes sense that many don't feel compelled to befriend the new person in town. I think that as long as you accept this then you'll be more content in your new home. Because some people will want to befriend you and you just have to be open to it and get out there like Shogo said.

[inCawHoots]

“Cold to strangers”
“Lots of Courage”
My weakest points.

[tykep]

The thing is, the Japanese are not a single unity, you might think, but they are a collection of small local communities. So how you can be accepted depends on which community you want to fit in. Even for natives, it is hard to fit in with locals when they move to other rural areas.

[MadBunniFun]

When I was in Japan I had a friend group that regularly got mad for me. When people said things about me being an “outsider” etc. my friends disliked it, I felt so welcomed and at home after finding my true friends. Japan culture is very protective of their own, and it made me feel a part of it. ❤

[fiolsvinn]

My number one advice is to know at least *some* Japanese. When I went to Japan I already could hold conversations pretty well, and granted, I was in Tokyo which also helps, but I had a lot of great moments I wouldn't have been able to have if I didn't speak as much Japanese! As a general thing just show you're willing to mingle with people instead of keeping what I'd call a "tourist distance", even if you can't quite hold a conversation yet, people will be more than happy to let you in!

[kmch]

You have to pass the acceptance test.
1. Fluent Japanese
2. Able to enjoy various Japanese food
3. Deep understanding of Japanese culture
4. Ichi nin mae - Able to function as a responsible person in a group or organization

[ambermartin]

I've found that finding an appropriate way to be helpful has created an opening in nearly every culture I've had the pleasure of visiting/experiencing. The key is to not impose my own ideas of helpfulness.

[firstswordcorvus]

Another thing I hear that helps if you visit or want to live in a foreign country, is learning the language. I often hear that people in that country will have an easier time warming up to you if you know the language, also some cultural and social ques to show you put effort into learning. I know I'd at least liked to visit Japan, but with my gaming habits it might never happen 😂

[LetsaskShogo]

This is the question I get the most from my fellow viewers who are hoping to come to Japan.

It is true that Japanese people have a closed mindset, and given the fact that some speak and act in a discriminatory manner toward people from overseas, I can understand you being worried you may not be able to fit in.

Depending on where you go and who you meet the situation will of course be very different, but this would be my opinion… “Join a group of any kind and try to deepen your relationship with them”

The Japanese are cold to strangers, but they have a habit of befriending those they perceive as their friends. Therefore, in addition to school or work, it might be a good idea to learn some lessons or participate in volunteer activities.

My recommendation of course will be for you to try training in a traditional culture. The tea ceremony class I go to (for example) has many people from overseas, but we all get along well and enjoy training together.

You will need a lot of courage and you might have some difficult experiences, but I’m really hoping that everyone can make the best of their time in Japan.

If you’d like to learn more about Japanese traditional culture, Kyoto, and social problems in Japan, please check out my channel & subscribe!

*The content is based on personal studies and experience
There is no intention of denying other theories and cultural aspects

[CodAddict]

Ima just say "Coke or pepsi" and make friends that way

[scynicalhumanbean]

Coming to Japan is my longest dream. I've been curious about Japanese culture, traditions and everything even slightly relatable to it since early 2000s. It all began with anime and turned into a long lasting appreciation. I've studied Japanese language for 3 years and been practicing calligraphy and Japanese painting for short period. Unfortunately, I have had no practice in a while.
Still dreaming about visiting Japan and eventually staying there at least for some time. ❤️☺️

[Aaron-zhkj]

This seems like great advice that aligns a lot with the things I’ve heard from the foreign people who have lived in Japan for a long time who’ve come before me in my organization. Another piece of advice I’ve heard recently is establishing your “third place”. You have school/work and you have home. Pick a “3rd place”, like a cafe or restaurant that you visit weekly or regularly at the same time. You’ll often catch the same people visiting the same times or working the same shift, and you naturally start seeing the same people and you often naturally start talking to them and exchanging あいさつ/greetings regularly.

[SadistModeOn]

(From my experience in Japan) I would say there's a difference between "fitting in" and "making friends".
Embracing that you *are* different and can fulfill a unique role - such as being the rare native English speaker they can become friends with - can actually become an advantage for meeting people and becoming their friend. The types of people you'd become friends with this way may not be "typical Japanese", but I don't think that's a bad thing. They tend to be more bold and curious.
I'd still recommend learning Japanese though 😉

[suni-sub]

Now i know why the power of friendship is always everywhere in anime/manga

[ThestGurehaundo]

Short answer: You will be accepted but not to 100% (11 years in Japan)
Of course you might make one or two or three lifelong friends...

[Luke_Stoltenberg]

If you play an instrument, join a band. There are websites like oursounds, and you can just introduce yourself people who wear rock t-shirts of bands you like as they are probably looking for friends who share their interest. It worked back in my day