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You went in hard on Abroad and Tokyo Creative....Looks like Dogen and Mr. Affable are gonna have beef! I can't wait to hear the diss tracks!
@adriansolis5362
11 ай бұрын
Corn dogs are one of those things you can't really be mad at.
@Dogen
11 ай бұрын
@@robkoper841 I'm talking about people who overpraise Japan for brownie points with Japanese viewers. Have never seen Chris or Tokyo Creative people take part in this!
@Tz3952ii
11 ай бұрын
@@Dogen At the same time those foreign KZitemrs who target gaijin viewers also occasionally make money by feeding too salty food with negative aspects of Japan 😂 Gaijin KZitemrs in Japan go all the way!
@randxalthor
11 ай бұрын
Dogen slowly training us to wait longer and longer for the punchline so he can fulfill his dream of making a feature length movie with a rugpull at the end.
Oh, I've thought about this before, too! 私も日本が大好きですけど、礼賛番組や動画コンテンツが本当に多すぎます... 色々な意見が紹介されると視聴者の視野が広がって、全然違う価値観や経験を持っている人々と少しだけでも共感できるようになるかもしれません!( ≧∀≦)
For a decade or so, maybe more, I've seen the growing "genre" of Japan centered content with an angle that was something like "Japan: warts and all" that actually spent a great deal of time on specifically the "warts". Even so the general attitude towards Japan held by these creators feels positive in a similar way as you described, coming from a place of love. It's actually after watching more of these types of content that I started to pick up on the weird plastic smile vibe from certain Japan centered content but after experiencing it it becomes more noticeable.
@itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118
11 ай бұрын
The plastic smile thing reminds me of the "pandering to south koreans" that Josh from Jolly/KoreanEnglishman does. I used to think he was just enthusiastic, but lately picked up on it being an act. I only watch now when Ollie is in it, for Ollie.
@SiKedek
10 ай бұрын
@@itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118 I always thought Josh was a main time panderer. Especially when he foisted Korean snacks on Chris Hemsworth while he was in Bali, Indonesia. In freakin' Bali! He should've at least explored local Indonesian warung food with Chris, or Balinese lawar plek for that extreme factor.
@itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118
10 ай бұрын
@@SiKedek Josh is "used car salesmen" level kind of fake when he tries to sell korean culture to his guests. One of the most annoying things he does when feeding his guests specific dishes is he tells them the korean name of the dish, but then doesn't explain what it is until maybe after they've eaten it.
There are similar videos in the US and Canada. I think it is a flaw of mankind.
@saebre.
11 ай бұрын
@@MaxiusTheGod I don't have any statistics so I can't say for sure, but I've never seen a video like that for the English speaking world in my life. On the other hand, I've only been watching Japanese videos for like 10% of my life but I've probably watched around 10 and seen hundreds of those types of videos in my recommended
@user-py7lc8be9c
11 ай бұрын
@@saebre. あなたが正しい!!!
@user-or5wp5dx3l
2 ай бұрын
@@MaxiusTheGod本当か?
@metaldiceman
11 ай бұрын
Such a profound and inspirational message. You're truly an example to us all ... ... wait.
I had to chuckle. I grew up in Japan, but have lived in the States for over 20 years now. I love Japan, and I miss it fiercely. For a long time I hoped to move back (it wasn't my choice to leave, as a high schooler), but life happened in the meantime and the logistical barriers with a young family are rather high. I tend to avoid the content that is all plastic praise of the most absurd things because it does gloss over the less appealing and even downright ugly aspects, and often fails to appreciate the genuine beauty in a realistic way. And yes, I experienced plenty of ugliness in Japan, having been one of only two white kids at my school (the other being my sibling) and being bullied for it, amongst other things. But there's also so much to love, and it's still my heart-home. And I want Japan to be known and appreciated for its actual beauty, without putting it on a pedestal.
@Bloop42106
11 ай бұрын
I love this expression! I’ve never seen a foreigner with such great Japanese and who uploads such great content. Glad I subbed!
@herman1francis
11 ай бұрын
Oh you...
@Japanslang
11 ай бұрын
はじめまして ハンバーガーが好きな日本人です。😂
@notoriousresearcher
11 ай бұрын
Honestly one of the reasons I appreciate @Let's Ask Shogo's channel so much. He doesn't seem to hesitate to highlight both Japan's accomplishments and shortcomings. That said, I'd expect nothing less from this channel. So glad I subbed!
@tbqhwyf
11 ай бұрын
I think this is due to the fact that Shogo himself isn't a gaijin
@notoriousresearcher
11 ай бұрын
@@tbqhwyf idk you see it from some native Japanese KZitemrs as well
@retrohipster1060
11 ай бұрын
Yeah, that's why I like watching Takashii as well. I like that he asks questions that could be hard for a lot of foreigners to hear. I plan to move to japan so hearing the bad things help me out a lot in judging what my experience would be like. I also love that he doesn't stray from subjects that could be controversial in japan. Like he covered what it was like being a gay foreigner in Japan, which I appreciate since I am also a gay guy. ^^;
@fidomusic
9 ай бұрын
He's interesting but I think he overdoes the negative stuff.
There are also similar videos here in Taiwan. The target audience is Taiwanese, aiming for views and benefits. We call those videos and youtubers 「掌握了流量密碼」,it means the youtubers completely know how to make audience happy and want to watch their videos more and more by just keeping saying how amazing Taiwanese culture and foods are. By the way,I have watched a Japanese youtuber take his Korean friend who first vome to Japan. but the Japanese youtube was just saying His first yakiniku, first aushi, first shinkansen and how he amazed and astonished on the thumbnail and title. I just feel sad about that because it just look like he was dissing his Korean friend.
@tinkaD17
11 ай бұрын
He should have taken him to his first korean bbq and so on to return the favour 😅
@0m0e0w
11 ай бұрын
I think these kinds of videos are everywhere, but in my opinion, Japanese people have a crazy fondness for them. It's not just on KZitem, but also on TV. There are programs that bring people from abroad and have them talk about Japanese culture and food, but they often focus only on the positive aspects, ignoring the many problems and discriminations that exist here.
@alexkozliayev9902
11 ай бұрын
Before the war something similar was in russia too. In someway it's still exists in a form where african-americans (idk, why them) react to PMC Wagner or some shit
@heyyehhey
11 ай бұрын
@@0m0e0w Exactly. I don't like such kind of TV shows. So cringe.
@someperson8984
11 ай бұрын
doesn't yakiniku originate in korea lol
@nicoper
11 ай бұрын
I spent seven minutes on edge waiting for the punchline, but all I got was some American guy fascinated by the novel Japanese concept of flavored water in a bottle.
@sinimeg
11 ай бұрын
This is the embodiment of constructive criticism done in a hilarious way, love it ❤
@infernox1099
11 ай бұрын
I love this expression! I've never seen a foreigner with such good Japanese! I'd expect nothing less from this channel. So glad I subbed!
@Dogen
11 ай бұрын
もっと言ってくれ
@OmarLivesUnderSpace
10 ай бұрын
Sorry, are you a Spaniard?
@yukiyoshimoto502
10 ай бұрын
@@OmarLivesUnderSpaceno he is American ( from the USA) .
@OmarLivesUnderSpace
10 ай бұрын
@@yukiyoshimoto502 Why are you so sure? あの人の戸籍でも見たわけ?
@yukiyoshimoto502
10 ай бұрын
@@OmarLivesUnderSpace if you are referring to 道元さん he has stated before that he is from the USA .
i bursted out laughing from when he said "'this japanese thing is unbelievable!' is the fat" and suddenly understood what he meant. as a person has been learning japanese for 3 years and recently moved to japan this video is totally agreeable for me. ofc i like japan so much but i want to see "the real japan" (human, society, culture,...), not all that fat, salt, sugar junk food has been spreading all over the internet
I have noting but respect for Dogen, I absolutely love when he makes more serious, pointed videos about Japan. I know this is technically a "junk food" comment but It's honestly one of the only channels i watch that finds a nice balance between the positive and negative.
@okenilovetennis
11 ай бұрын
I'm Japanese, and I truly agree with you. My father always watches videos where foreigners praise Japan and showcase their favorite things about it. I think that is not good. What matters is how you feel, not how others feel. But I'm happy to hear myself praised, too.
This is, in my view, probably your best video to date. It just does so many things right that there’s no way I could capture it all in a single comment. All I can say is bravo and I’m looking forward to seeing how you try to outdo yourself.
@SaTik227
8 ай бұрын
I really like your videos!!! Keep up the good work!!
@miso2245
11 ай бұрын
私のモヤモヤした気分を言語化してくれてありがとうございます。
@YeahRight5
11 ай бұрын
I'd expect nothing less from this channel. So glad I subbed!
一目瞭然の表現を使ってくれて勉強になりました。日本文化好きの外国人として、Dōgenさんの日本語にたま、びっくりする。love that I can turn on cc and improve my kanji and listening skills with your videos! In both languages you have such good word choice. Question for you, do you write your scripts in Japanese first and pick the most apt English translation or the other way around?
@seeksustainablejapan
10 ай бұрын
This is so important for everyone in Japan who watches and makes these programs to see - spot on!
Me just sitting here waiting for the punchline Me just sitting here agreeing with Dogen's thoughtful analysis Me nodding my head furiously at the truth being spoken Me being suddenly hit with a hilarious punchline
@leokhorn
11 ай бұрын
Say, I actually didn't get the punch line / why everyone finds it funny. It seemed like just a basic example of what he'd been talking about all along. Is there context I'm missing?
This is one of the best examples I have ever seen of communication for Japanese people. Almost every word you said could potentially be the trigger of an endless flame. You nailed it like a hero! Good work, really.
@graysonking16
5 ай бұрын
Wow, this was an incredibly well thought out and mature video that offers a nuanced and probably slightly subversive take on Japanese experience KZitemrs. I’ve seen you around, but this earned you my respect. Subscribing, and keep it up, Dogen!
@winterwarden
11 ай бұрын
wasn't quite sure where this was going for the first 2 minutes but the gradual reveal was hilarious. I've never seen this phenomenon of japanese back patting covered so eloquently, also considering japanese culture's aversion to criticism. さっすがドーゲンさん! hopefully with more people from abroad coming into the country, the culture can evolve beyond some of it's more dated facets.
@ruchan242
11 ай бұрын
I've been seeing lots of foreign youtubers visiting and praising my city, being excited and amazed about everything, always ecstatic about the food, etc. In their specific case, I think it makes sense to spread positive vibes if they want to make their viewers happy - though I, personally, don't think the things they are seeing/trying are so spectacular. Then again, I enjoy seeing such videos occasionally because it's fun to see my country through the eyes of a foreigner and acknowledge that, indeed, however small, the experiences they have here are unique and still worth appreciating. I live in Eastern Europe, btw. Another thing that I would like to say is: if I ever move to Japan, I will make it a goal to try acquiring the taste of natto. 🤣 just because! 😂
@TS-py8xg
10 ай бұрын
🇯🇵勉強になりました。最近ジャンク映像ばかり見ていた様な気がします。
@ecofamily8990
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this Dogen-san ❤
@CerridwenAwel
11 ай бұрын
Well, that was a wonderful, skillful way to put it.
@user-or5wp5dx3l
3 ай бұрын
見てないのに、オススメに必ず日本すごい動画が出てくる、外国人驚きすぎだろ
@knofear8859
11 ай бұрын
Wait, THAT'S how you say corn dog in Japanese? That's incredible
@tmmt4093
10 ай бұрын
こういう動画がたまに上がるのを見るとやっぱり道元は神だなって思う(ジャンクコメント)
@Zift_Ylrhavic_Resfear
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video :)
@katharinameinzer6297
11 ай бұрын
I was waiting for the bitter pun... And it came 😞 Thanks for your perspective on this matter Dogen!
@Nathanael_Forlorn
11 ай бұрын
This is the best and most important video you have ever made.
I have to say, Dōgen, I have a lot of respect for your work. I tapped out after two years in Japan. As much as I valued the experience, and as much fun as I had there, I could tell when I had had enough. Your perseverance and willingness to be gently, honestly critical of the wonderful, unique, flawed place that is Japan takes a lot of hard work and love, and I’m here for the educational, gently humorous and satirical results all day. まだ頑張ってください!
@nayticatellamy15110
11 ай бұрын
JFC YOU TOTALLY GOT ME. 7 MINUTES I WATCHED, コクコクしながら同意してて、必死に聞いてた! And then there's the punchline :D love your videos man!
@TheSuperGod
11 ай бұрын
好き
@giascle
10 ай бұрын
I like that he puts on the classic beanie for the last part
@NatiiixLP
11 ай бұрын
Dogen flexing not only his Japanese, but also his English by using "egregious", lol
@Snow-Willow
11 ай бұрын
Wait, is egregious considered a difficult word for the current generation or something?
@yukononun
11 ай бұрын
@@Snow-Willow How often do you see anyone use it, not just the "current generation"?
@Snow-Willow
11 ай бұрын
@@yukononun Fairly regularly actually. It's a fairly commonly used among my nuclear family and my friends at our weekly rpg group. (edit: fixed typos)
@rendiggietydog
11 ай бұрын
@@Snow-Willowdepends on what country your from! a lot of other countries speak English but don't use the same vocab as North America or the UK
@nirvanaheights
11 ай бұрын
@@Snow-Willowno, this person is just on something 💀
@Emblematicify
11 ай бұрын
There's a lot to take in for this video, and I hope the various people that watch it can take in what's being said. The content that is being provided on major platforms is always reaching for the largest group of people. That is, things that people want to hear. It's best to think about the content you are watching, and who it is actually made for, but above that, why it is actually made that way.
@rowan4301
10 ай бұрын
This really hit the nail on the head... I saw one Japanese news program of this genre about taking foreign tourists to eat Japanese food they always wanted to try. The one group I specifically remember was a couple who were followed by a camera team so they could react to eating Japanese McDonald's in an airport terminal. Somehow, despite how exhausted they were from the 14 hour+ flight, they had the energy to gush about how it was the best burger they'd ever had -_-
@SY-rj6yu
11 ай бұрын
本当にその通りですね
@elviiralehtonen1604
10 ай бұрын
ive been sucked into this with videos about my country as well
@Synaps4
11 ай бұрын
I love this expression!
@DensetsuVII
11 ай бұрын
Based on the experience of my Japanese friend who visited with his wife, they truly do eat an unbalanced diet when it comes to America, consisting entirely of " ああ!量がー!”
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