Something Crazy Happened to Me in Japan's POOREST Slum
2023 ж. 28 Нау.
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The poorest slum in Japan is defiantly not what you'd expect. Japan is one of the richest countries in the world, but the difference between rich and poor is huge. Over 1,000 people live in the biggest homeless encampment in the country... and nobody even knows about it. Follow me to Kawasaki and Yokohama to learn more.
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Donate to the homeless in your own country.
@@deankoch7305 ... Yes, Doing both is surely a positive for those that can afford it. If not one can switch back and forth. Anming ... 👍👍👍👍👍👍
@@robertthomas6127 Japan is wealthy and make more than we do. They can feed their own. They as the USA need places to house and get the homeless sober and medicated as needed to be more productive in the world or leave them to be as they are. Donating to scum gets nothing but a free ride to be scum. Go to California and get $1,000 a month to be homeless. Not a fix but I am sure homeless like that.
@@deankoch7305 I think it is powerful to outreach to other countries. Japan is unfortunately the country that is least likely to donate according to a survey of multiple wealthy/developed countries. Of course helping the people within your own community and country is important, but giving is such a beautiful thing and rather than to shame people we need to help encourage people to help their neighbour. Even overseas. Spread the gift of giving and the impact will be insurmountable.
@@deankoch7305 dude she lives there how about not be a prick if she wants to help the peoples where she currently lives she allowed to do so how about you help peoples in general.
It's quite nice to see this gentleman inviting you to see his home. He's actually telling us: "Please, dont treat us like nothing just because we are here, we are kind, clean and humans as you are".
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@@Yunashelia It is sad but true. But not only in Japan.
@@WeinsEarp I'm from Brazil, the numbers are way higher here, unfortunately.
Asia homeless do have it a bit better off compare to western homeless. Because, the government often enable them to build small huts on certain unused government lands. The problem is that some people take advantage of the government's good nature that is intended for the extreme poor and homeless. For example, just a year ago, a two storage home is build two blocks from where I live and that is government land and they make a decent living, husband is a financial consultant and the wife is an accountant. They are just too cheap to buy a house or to pay rent. People in the neighbourhood are piss and made a complain to the city government. And the city government check their finance, they are middle class income, so they said, since you already build it, this is what you do. Either buy this land from the government or we take your house and sell it.
@@peteryang8991 The same happens here, the Brazilian government have a system called "my house, my life", theoretically this type of residence should be offered only to those who have proven poverty, but many wealthy people use false information to get this apartment and then sell it to the poor. The person ends up paying for the rest of his life for something that should be yours for free. Another system provides a minimum income for mothers who raise children alone, but the value is higher depending on the number of children, this has become a serious problem because many of them became pregnant only to receive more money from the government....
Japan's "worst" neighborhood is far cleaner and safer than the most expensive areas I've seen in New York. As an American.. what the hell are we doing wrong.
drug use in Japan is extremely minuscule while it dominates in America and that plays a huge part in the differences. When u see slums in America it probably has to do with drug abuse while in Japan it’s not :/
@@maridiancomer7635 Also in Japan being polite, not loud and rude is culturally important, but in America and it's sort of even New York troupe that they're loud and rude. It's the difference between a country that has heritage and a countries who's heritage is freedumb which leads to entitled rude people that don't care about others opinions. Which imo leads to littering and messy yards as they don't gaf about anyone but themselves. tl:dr Americans are selfish people, The Japanese are extremely reserved and polite.
Ummmmm… We’re living in a western country that is already wrong😂
日本は教育を徹底的に均一化し、教育の枠からはみ出すものを許さない相互監視社会の傾向が強いです。 その結果、最低限の清潔感や算数などは大半の日本人にとって当たり前のように持っています。勿論その教育の弊害として、アメリカのように社会からはみ出すほどの素晴らしい人材がほとんど育たないというデメリットが生じますが、最低限の社会的基盤は保証されやすいです。
@@maridiancomer7635 mental illness is rampant in both places. couple that with drug abuse you have a combination from hell. the difference in culture is a huge factor as well
So "Homeless" in Japan means you actually have a home, a place to sleep & cook plus a public bathhouse to keep clean. Wish we had that here in San Francisco. Big difference.
True.
Homeless in Japan are the people that live on the street or under the bridges or in shanties near the river. That's why the homeless population is under 4,000 in Japan. People that live in a building are considered low income.
@@Mwoods2272 Yeah but they can still take a bath in a public bathhouse. at least there's that.
Wow, what a truly decent man and how great that he allowed you into his space that way!❤ There was nothing wrong with the way that man was living...being poor isn't a crime! He's clean, polite, living his life without harm to anyone!❤🙏❤
I am a senior citizen living in Scotland. I have been following other youtubers doing videos of and about Japan, but none have been to the areas you have. As has been said by yourself, most are unaware of the "other side of Japan", thank you for enlightening us. Excellent coverage.
People journalism is far better than professional journalism. By the people, for the people.
A lot of people don’t want to talk about these topics. Poverty isn’t fun or sexy, but it’s important that people know about it.
@@OrientalPearl only by talking about it can we dignify it and hope to fix it.
Would religion in Japan help with charity donations and/or with non profit organizations assistance as in the US social system?
@@Lee-vb4vhgood question…or is it just government help only?
Wow so interesting. I feel so bad for the elderly in Japan. It breaks my heart. They are so humble and grateful for what they have. That man was so kind to let you into his home.
Thank you Ashely. I was really lucky to meet such kind people.
To be honest, neglected elderly people are in every country. This is just a story of that there in japan.. good video pearl 😊
His daughter was gorgeous
Don't feel too bad for them. Elderly have a guaranteed pension, free healthcare, dental and medication, free access to public transport, the Govt. will check up on them, provide when necessary. Obviously not flying Business Class, but not bad.
They just don't want to be seen as a burden to anyone.
Hello!!! I am Thai. My family loves to vacation in Japan. We find the Japanese people the most hospitable we've ever experienced. The people in Japan are proud people, and they have lots to be proud of. We support Japanese people in their endeavours and are very thankful for so much they have done to support our own country for many decades. Arigato gozaimas, Nihon.
Yes I agree and I do also love the Thai people. My wife is from Udon Thani. She loves Japan too.
日本はこれからは貧乏になります。タイはこれから金持ちになります。日本が昔タイにしたように日本を助けてください。お願いします。
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From Thai...that says it all. Trips to Japan...lols! Entitlement.😂my neighbors are Thai. Most entitled mindset ever.🤦🇨🇦 Like still in their country doing what is not done here but expect others to conform not respect our ways. Yup totally fair social respect shown. 🙄
It's sad that these people are kind of forgotten and placed in a certain area of town. The gentleman who showed you his apartment was very kind and wanted to dispel the stereotype. Thank you for opening our eyes to this, everyone should be treated with humanity
The USA looks just like this and there are people willing to show where and how they live. So are you asking for money to help them too?
Very true
Your idea is wrong The United States left the homeless, and as a result, there are many homeless people living in American cities
@@rosedepalma7370 oh but the differences are stark 180 pancake flip to the really dark side of humanity in States....a whole nother world like "walking dead"
i really love how you’re bringing attention to the invisible cities in japan & the more poor or unexpected areas. the more attention, the more help there can be
Thank you so much! I'm glad that these videos are raising awareness. Japan isn't just maid cafes and anime, though that's what's mostly on KZhead.
@@OrientalPearl Yes they do. I had no clou about it until you showed it. This is great content. It shows a side which most youtubers who visit or live in japan doesn't show. Was a good thing to subcribe.
Perhaps not so invisible. Rather these places are the types of places people don’t talk about but a lot of urban hikers and locals know about these areas. There is one by Waseda U. We call them “blue tarp communities”. It’s been awhile since I toured them. Go check out the famous Waseda U. camp. I think it’s still there.
Japan has its own backside, but I think there are fewer poor areas than any other country."lol
That man was so nice and I’m so happy that he was gracious enough to let you into his home! So wonderful ☺️
That’s one of about 5 or 6 times I’ve ever entered a Japanese person’s home.
@@OrientalPearl wow that speaks volumes! It’s so awesome that you are bringing awareness to people living there! I hope the best for that man and his daughter! 💕
that man wants to show that just because he isn't well-off and lives in a "poor" neighborhood, doesn't mean that he's filthy and scummy and doesn't take care of himself.
The characteristics of homeless people in Japan are a little different from those in other countries. The difference is that most homeless people want to be homeless. This is because Japan has a system that guarantees a minimum standard of living for everyone. However, even though they are eligible for this system, most homeless people do not want to take advantage of it because they think it is shameful to do so. Most of them feel that the overly serious life of Japanese people is very cramped, and most of them enjoy a free homeless life of their own choice.
True. They also never panhandle and are insulted and shocked if you offer them money.
Have to admit this shocked me about Japan. It was humbling to see the gentleman show us his home, and his desire to assure us of its cleanliness. And upsetting that he even felt the need to do that. God bless him.
Strange. Asian-Americans in California are "more" Asian than people in Japan; you never see homeless and destitute Asians in California. And urban Japanese are not really Asian (industrious, frugal, thrifty, family oriented). Instead, they waste their time and money on sake and sushi after work, and end up broke and alone in the end.
if the population was younger it would be pretty dangerous area but a lot of them are old
Obviously your western media won't show the dark side of your country or your alliance puppets
but now the number of homeless are around 4,000 people in japan . somepeople like the style . noway .
I really love this documentary style intro/video. Your ability to talk to strangers so openly really helps, I like hearing perspectives from locals. With how much Japan is romanticized, it is so important to show the not so glamorous and realistic side of life there. 元気でいてください
Thank you so much. I completely agree that Japan is totally romanticized. Blame KZhead for that for one lol.
@@OrientalPearl Japan has been romanticised since the 19th century, though. It's pretty much a tradition by now! Then again, it has to be said that there are some genuinely magical things about the country, so it's hard to cast blame.
@@OrientalPearl it goes the other way as well, for e.g. Japanese tourists in Japan. Absolutely fascinating!
I wonder how people think Japan is romanticized I watch alot of Japanese movies and nothing romanticized about that.
@@tsdfghjkl sexualized too just look at youtube, cute girl ramen shop, cute girl carrying me by wagon that's the youtube meta. Darkside Japan also gives you more clicks.
Your citizen journalism is of exceptional quality. Thanks so much.
Thank you so much! I like making these kinds of videos because I learn so much every time.
Amazing rapport you have with the locals who live in these areas and shoutout from the D!
It really is. Thank You for doing it. This reminds me of some of the better work done by Vice News.
Thank you for showing this to us. I can say that I never saw a homeless person while I lived in Japan as a child. I loved what the gentleman had to say about being clean and neighborly. I plan on showing this clip to my sixth grade students- We are studying A Christmas Carol and helping the poor is a critical message (Catholic school) Thank you!!
I've been to Japan one time and I have seen the kind of people like this before in Tokyo area... Can't remember where. Tried helping them, tried giving them something but they refused mainly because of pride. They said if you want something, you have to earn yourself. It's sad but amazing to see even 80 years old men carry cardboards in the rain.
それは遠慮って言うの。
@@masin2671 遠慮は建前、プライドによる拒否が本音よ
if we are japanese became homeless . we do not want to beg something to somebody . we shame it so much . when we beg to somebody we feel something we became dog . it is really shame it . i tink almost japanese think it .
I'm realy enjoying this "mini-series" you've done of Japanese slums. So incredibly eye opening & sad to see many elderly living in such conditions. The man was so friendy & kind to show you his apartment!
Thank you so much Becky. I love making these videos because I learn so much every time.
I'm shocked that the homeless population of Japan is as tiny as it is. And aren't there many older people who are more 'familyless' than homeless and suffering from severe social isolation? Thank you for the video!
Japan doesn’t have a big drug problem, so the people that are homeless are mostly elderly people who can’t work. However, Japan has a big problem with the rapidly growing number of people on public assistance. The young generation can’t support the elder generation anymore.
@@OrientalPearl Death by loneliness.
@@OrientalPearl In Finland ca 80% of people get government subsidies, a country that is supposed to be the happiest in the world. Still there are ca 20.000 homeless out of 5.5 million people.
@@OrientalPearl huh??? So even the NEET isnt homeless ???? 😐😐
japanese government checked the number of homeless are around 4,000 people in japan . ten years ago around 10,000 people . fiftyeen years ago 25,000 people .
As an American living in Idaho in the United States I have always had the utmost respect for the Japanese and their culture, their respect for their surroundings and their industrious and perfecting nature of wanting to make things that are good, and perfecting them or at least making them better! With respect to the culture that those products came from, big respect and all the best to the Japanese people you are always welcome in my country!
I don't normally comment on videos but this one got me. I work with the homeless and mentally ill here in America and, for the most part, it's exactly as that nice gentleman said; these are good people. Not that you shouldn't be on your guard, but I speak from experience when I say that most people living in these conditions are good people. Thank you for showing this video. You could have made it sensationalized or only shown the awful parts of the slums, but you didn't. You showed the beauty too. I really appreciate that.
He keeps what little he has so well and he is so proud of his daughter. 💗I appreciate him letting you in and to take video. This is the only we can break stereotypes and learn the truth ❤❤
Thanks Breeze. That man was so sweet. I have his contact info. I should go back and do a follow up video.
You may not believe it, but there is one part of the story that this video failed to convey. ・The literacy rate of the homeless is 99.9%. Some have graduated from University. ・When the local government offers shelter to the homeless, most of them refuse. Apparently, they want to be free and unbound.
小走りで見物して「恐ろしかった」とレポートするだけなのか？と思いながら見始めましたが、3人のおじさんたちとの会話するあたりから、「他のレポと違うなあ」と思い始めました。部屋を見せてくれたおじさんが言う通り、寿は「汚い」「恐ろしい」ところではありません。 ”kind of sad" とパチンコや競艇のギャンブル依存症が蔓延していること、19年の台風以降、河原は住む場所ではなくなっていることもレポしてくれてありがとうございます。あたたかな、人への尊敬を感じるレポでした。
Well done for highlighting these conditions. It’s sad to see elderly people ending their days like this, and such lovely people. The Japanese are proud of their country. Let’s hope somebody with the power to change things sees your videos and does something about it.
This is another great video! Seeing the hospitality of the gentleman earlier in the video was heart warming to see, and his willingness to share his home with everyone was very educational. I'm glad he shared the inside of his home, because it absolutely shattered and pre-conceived ideas of what I would have had of a low-income home.
Thank you Michele. I was so blown away by how kind the people I met were.
Wow. Really heartbreaking. Thanks for showing a side of Japan most of us don't know about.
@sepulveda blvd There are empty houses in the country side, what they call 'Akiya', but definitely NOT hundreds of thousands as you stated. If you are lucky, you can find a big empty old house that is barely livable and it will still cost you at least ranging from $10,000 ~, which is still relatively cheap, but don't forget all the paperwork, time, and connections you need to build up to finally make it yours. There are also free houses but those are almost impossible to live in unless you reconstruct everything. No the government will not offer you money.
Thanks for the very good documentation. Homelessnes and crime are increasing in Japan. Japan is getting poorer and poorer,but gavernment gives a lot of aid overseas that's the problem.
Thank you for watching. I’m glad that you liked the video.
Glad that you are being kind and respectful of other people living conditions. Respect to the older gentleman showing you the Apt. unit, he lives a simple but seems a happy life also.
It's interesting, but at the same time, if this and the last videos shows some of the biggest "slums" in Japan, then I have to say that it's really not as bad as Europe or North America, which have comparative economies.
You're right. Japan's main problem is that it's leading the world in population collapse. There are not enough young people to look after the older generation. It's going to get really bad in the next 10 years.
Japanese need to produce more babies as simple as that. 👶👶👶
@@OrientalPearl I agree with this. Some European countries have had child rates comparable to Japan, but they've had a lot of immigration to balance it. Japan has been dead set on very low immigration rates and are already bearing the results, their economy has stagnated as a result of this since the 80s and it's going to get worse before it gets better.
The gentleman was absolutely lovely. He has all that is required for a comfortable living. Thank you for allowing me to see another side.
Thank you for watching!
Poor doesn't make a person bad, it is just that they don't have much money or have gone through something that set them back. I'm glad this nice gentleman welcomed you into his home. So sad to see this side of Japan. Homelessness is on the rise everywhere. I live in California and I see it every day in just about every city and town. There are homeless encampments along the freeways, behind shopping centers, by the river, at most public city parks. They walk around the city pulling or pushing their carts filled with misc mounds of "stuff" and sometimes pets too. People live in their cars, or run down older model camper RV's parked in the industrial areas or behind shopping strips throughout every city everywhere. Something must be done, it's just getting worse every single day
All signs of societal collapse, there's not much we can do to stop it anyway so might as well let it happen.
I spent a month in Japan. It's important to note that, on trash days, piles of garbage appear and dissappear all in the course of hours. So please do not judge based on the intentional stacks having been put out and not been picked up by the utility yet.
Though there are garbage days when trash is collected around the city, what I filmed here is an illegal dumping ground on the street. It’s a known problem in that area of town.
Looks like everything is better in Japan. Even homeless people live better and no drugs!
It was sad to see those who are struggling in Japan but uplifting to see the fellowship and support they share in their struggles. Also, it may have been editing but I don't think so, SO MANY SMILING FACES!
or the homeless people was old that is why they were dead ?
Wow. You were very brave. Especially as a woman. I am 50 and I would have not taken the risk to take a look inside. Maybe it is the japanese culture. In other countries it would have been a lot more risky to do something like that. Be careful. Greetings from Thuringia, Germany.
Luckily there are no guns in Japan and violent crime is rare. Sending love from Japan to Germany.
In spite of the poverty in this area and its inhabitants, it still feels and looks like a normal middle class community. This video simply highlights the disparity between a developed and a third-world country. In any case, your host was very admirable. His positive outlook really showed character. Thank you just the same for giving us a glimpse of how people (in Japan) live in different sectors of society. 👍
Being poor and being messy and dirty is two different things.. the correct term is minimalist😎the less things we have the less things we have to deal with🖤
I wish more Americans thought like that
This was such a unique thing to see, thank you for sharing this it was definitely an experience. Considering how many amazing things we all see in Japan through streams and videos, it’s good to also see the sides people don’t usually show. Thanks for keeping me safe too 😅
Thank you for all your hard work that day Luke. I know it was a lot of walking!
@@OrientalPearl Your care towards senior citizens is apparent in this video, especially more so towards a particular senior citizen in a white Under Armour cap who turns 51 tomorrow.
Even the homeless of Japan are well-mannered and disciplined and their place is well-organized and facilitated, no poverty here yes the only addiction normally is drinking and gambling, still better than substance abuse.. far cry from the rest of the world I think.
The pachinkos are almost always the nicest/most interesting looking places on the block lol. It's annoying
This series has been eye opening, thank you so much for taking the time, effort and 'risks' to make these videos, they're some of my favourites!
Thank you Rosie. I’m glad you like this series. I will continue to make more.
This is probably the most friendliest place in Japan I’ve ever seen. In these kinds of videos, at least
The poorest slum in Japan looks more modern and clean then my entire country :D
Japanese homeless people here apparently are decent, sane and sociable, neither violent nor psycho... no difference from normal citizens, just financially restricted. Remarkable is that they are clean, look trying to be neat and tidy, which I assume indicates their sound mentality. imo, they maybe don't always seek others' financial help for them when they are not in serious trouble, which warns me from a shallow and arrogant idea that financial supports alone should be able to solve poor people's problems.
Japan also doesn't have gun and drug issues which helps the situation.
スラムというよりもホームレスが多い地域というだけですよ。普通に安全です。デトロイトのような街は日本にありません。
i just honestly love that this amazing woman is breaking down stereotypes and raising awareness!!!! Keep spreading awareness it'll help a lot of communities in Japan!!! Love from the UK x
I am more surprised on the low number of homeless people compared to the population. I think every country has its good and bad sides. It is a very interesting series you created.
川崎の多摩川河川敷にあった集落では、映像のちょっと上流に、川崎市戸手４丁目の「河川敷不法占拠 劣悪スラム 朝鮮人バラック住宅群」が有名でしたね。 1990年代に写真を撮りに行った記憶があります。 幾度なる台風で被害を受け壊滅してしまったと聞きましたが、いろいろな所に移動し新たなスラム群を形成しているようですね。
Damn Pearl, I love this channel so so much. It really doesn't matter how shitty my day went; when I'm watching you traveling, interacting and just in general having a fun time, everything just vanishes in an instant. Thank you so much, take care
Aww, that’s such a sweet thing to say. I’m so glad my videos make your day a little better.
@@OrientalPearl AAAAHHH MOM SHE RESPONDED BACK TO ME!!! Always, Pearl, always 💕
@@OrientalPearl be careful.
This is an eye opening.. thanks Pearl for being so brave and jumping into the actual scene and share with us but please always exercise caution (despite of people you encountered are so far friendly)!
Great vlog! Lots of ppl look down on these people but probably some of the kindest and giving you will come across. My prayers go out to all of them and it’s great your breaking stereotypes
Thank you! I was so glad to meet such kind people.
でも実はこれでもかなり減ったんだけどね、バブル経済の前後80～90年代あたりはすさまじかった、東京の公園や駅という駅にホームレスが大勢いたし人数は何倍もあったんじゃないかな、東京だけじゃなく大阪も酷かった....
減ってきてよかったですね。今1万人ぐらいいるらしいです。
I love your videos. Thank you for spreading the awareness this world needs in these times. I pray for all them kind souls. It is unfortunate that most of the kindest ones are the ones in need of help, yet most of them seem so kind and positive. I love seeing these wholesome interactions with strangers, you are brave, i have social anxiety a lot of times so seeing your videos gets me closer to joy of life. Thank you.
I’m glad that these videos inspire you to come out of your shell.
@@OrientalPearl I really appreciate you commenting back! Thanks again & stay awesome!
Homeless in Japan are so different than in the US. They were so nervous and scared to ask to pet my dog when I went for a walk. Of course, I said yes and it seemed to make them so happy. I hope it made their day.
This was very interesting, thank you! I think that generous gentleman who showed you his community really did break down many stereotypes just with that little tour, it was really interesting to watch.
I really love watching your videos! Thanks for uploading these to educate us about the slums in Japan...
the slum is not collectly . it is really different from western slum .
So amazing to see that the people living in this forgotten part ofJapan are so friendly and even willing to show you their homes. I was surprised by how clean the apartment was. So sad though to learn how many elderly have to live in such a slum. The situation on the other side of the river is really horrific. Do many people actully live in such terrible housing or are these mainly the remains of the big flood?
The bamboo forest encampment is mostly abandoned now. People just moved somewhere else.
I love that part. 'I'm not Russian, I'm AMERICAN' ! You go girl lol
Thank you for making this. This is really learning about Japan. Thank you for being kind and open to people!
Insightful video and thank you for sharing. Curious what the response would be for you to make a similar video in your home town of Detroit - what would it be like?
I love what you are doing with your videos. The message you are sending to the world is amazing!! Bringing light to these topics and situations thats us, the japan enthusiasts, never thought actually exist!. Thank you very very much! Muchisimas gracias por tus videos!
Thank you so much for watching Joy!
Really loving this types of creepish and exploring darker area videos please keep on making more of these ! ❤ These are like small documentaries ❤❤
More coming soon!
It's really interesting... It looks like his daughter graduation photo looks like its from a high school in the US... Makes me wonder what happened to him and why he is living in that area....
Thank you for sharing this side of real life. I know you know what you’re doing but please be careful🌻 I appreciate the link to help the homeless and I truly enjoy your videos. You’re encouraging to people to learn other languages and cultures. Because of you I’m starting a couple language enrichment courses to find out which one I like the most to start, follow through and then the next. God bless you 💕
Very good video! I love how you connect with the people of Japan and the way you show us that other side 🖤✨
Japan & every large city in the world face the same problems. Just like here in the states so many homeless encampments, opening liquor stores in low socio economic areas, the aging population, (the Baby Boomers) etc. Every large city has areas they wished no one would see. Blessings to the people who are so unfortunate & live in such conditions.
Thank you Anming for sharing this! I like that you also show parts of Japan not many people even know existed or rarely heard of. It is wonderful you share the link to donate. Fun fact I am subscribed to that church's KZhead channel and I have heard of Pastor Marcel from other interviews of foreigners living in Japan. What a small world! It is great that you are sharing the link of his ministry that helps the homeless people. I get worried abut the elderly in America knowing how little help some get
That’s so cool. I plan to interview him next month.
That pay as you go shower is what the US needs for the homeless
I lived in Japan in the 1980’s and I enjoyed it so much. The people were so warm and loving. I have nothing but love and respect for the Japanese and have so many precious memories.
Everyone you met were kind hearted souls. They stay happy even with hard circumstance. I just wish the government would do more to help!
Thank you Wushaw. I always appreciate your comments.
In Japan in acccordance with the constitution government gives much money to poor people who apply. That means residents living aside river aren't applying it for some reasons.
@@Couch-Tomato Some people don't trust the government I get that but, they shouldn't be abandoned
政府は支援の手を差し伸べています。 日本は最低限の生活を保障されます。 しかし、日本人はプライドがあったり周りの人に知られるのが恥ずかしかったり､生活保護を申請する人が少ないです。 ソレを目的に日本に来る外国の人もいます😢 そんな人は、高級外車に乗って政府を騙して受け取っています。 そんな人と同じにされたくないので、日本人は申請しない人もいます。 ここに住んでいる人間らしい人たちが好きで、ここに住みたいから政府の支援を拒否している人も多いです。 住居を与えられたら引っ越さなくてはいけなくなり、友達のいない街に移住するのが嫌だからかもです。 自由に生活したいから、生活保護支援を断っています。 または… 過去に犯罪を犯して逃げているからかもです。😢 そして😢 精神的に孤独、障害、対人不適合などの心の病を持った人で、人に接してほしくないと拒否している人だと思います。 中には、とても高学歴､会社経営者だった人も多いと聞きました。 会社倒産､自己破産､ギャンブル依存、親戚から姿を隠したい､ 色々と誰しも事情がある様です。
日本には生活保護がありますが、ホームレスの多くは、他人に迷惑をかけたくない…人の世話になりたく無い…と言う人なのかも。働けるうちは働き、最終的には国の世話になるのかな…
This video, like others in this series is extremely informative, because you actually interact with some of the residents. You look into the shadows, behind the walls and into the Japan that most don't know existed till you started your series. You mentioned that some tourists stay in some of these area due to low cost accommodation. Shortly after your Osaka video a travel vloger advised they had inadvertently stayed in the area you highlighted because of the inexpensive accommodation. Once she realized, she found that you could actually take a guided tour of the homeless and red light areas after dark. Although not as in depth as your content it highlighted some of the same issues. So your reporting on these issues is definitely making these areas and the inhabitants who live there plight known. I'm always struck by the fact that the residents are still proud of what they do to improve their area and circumstance. Another first class job of showing the many sides of this seamier side of Japan. Well done by you and Nomadic Gaijin.
Thank you for showing us a fuller picture of Japanese society. Your compassion is a great example to many others in the country.
This was really heart warming, a really educational video that highlights the other side to the story!
Thank you. Even though it's a sad topic I'm glad that there was some warmth to be found in it. People were so kind here.
Haha, you get invited by a homeless guy in a poor slums inside and you accept, your crazy. I'm just kidding though, again this is something that because of Japanese culture is far less risky. Despite their circumstances is very nice and I love how the guy knew why you were filming and wanted to show you it's not as bad as people may believe. Like always Media tends to cherry pick the worst of the worst situations and images and to make things seem worst then they really are and Social media tends to only show worst images because that's the ones who get peoples attention and go viral. I really enjoy these type of videos, when youtubers show the "real" places without all the filtering and cherry picking. I think problem with media is they focus on extremes for ratings but there are a ton of us who want to see the real situation and experiences, without focusing on the .01% of most extremes that isn't the norm.
It seemed like that older gentlemen could see you were a bit uncomfortable with the headphones guy too, what a kind man to invite you into his place to see how they live.
I wasn’t uncomfortable with him. I was trying to understand what he was saying in English.
This series of videos is SO AMAZING. Every Japan video I see on KZhead is about food or shopping or tourist spots. This is so authentic and awesome.
I feel the same way as you. Japan is overly romanticized on KZhead.
@@OrientalPearl appreciate your work, Pearl, keep up the great job.
It saddens me that Japan has over a thousand people living like this. If you find homeless problems interesting and something people need to know more of. Go to LA California. More then 100,000 homeless just in that one city. All big cities in America is the same. Homeless as far as the eye can see. Even though there is allot of homeless in Japan. They are doing better then most countries with their homeless problem.
These are good points Ray. Japan's problem is less about homelessness and more about leading the world in population collapse. It's about as big a problem for society in Japan as the drug problem in the US. There are not enough young people to support the older generation.
I am a Japanese living in Yokohama. I've lived in this area for about 30 years. Now it's a quiet town with only elderly people, but in the past it was a more dangerous area than it is now, and I've put myself in danger a few times... 私は横浜在住の日本人です。 この付近に三十数年前、暮らしていました。 今は高齢者ばかりの静かな町ですが、昔は今よりも危険な地域で、私自身も身の危険にさらされることが何回かありました・・・。
私も同じく30年以上中区に住んでいます。 昔は寿町に一歩でも踏み入れると空気が違ってましたよね。町全体に負のオーラが漂ってて怖かったです😨 今は余裕で通過出来ます。5年前に石川町に引っ越したので寿町をたまに通りますが、施設が特殊なのと老人だらけという事を除けば完全に普通の町ですよね。何があってこんなに変化したのかわかりませんが、改善されてて嬉しいです。
Wow! I spent the summer studying in Japan in 1986. I was in Tokyo, Arimatsu, and Kyoto. Things have really changed. Where are the children of these elderly people? Before, culturally, they would have been cared for. Another casualty caused by the intrusion of Western apathy.
Can't blame it on the influence of western culture
The shock that someone was picking up rubbish. Not becuase they had to... But because they wanted to..
Ha ha, I don’t see that too often.
Thank you for sharing this video. The three gentlemen were lovely. 👍👍👍
Thank you Diane. I was lucky to have met them.
I was in Japan when that typhoon hit in 2019. Even racing back to Tokyo from Morioka on the last shinkansen, then hoping the Marunouchi Line got me to my Air BnB in Nishi-Shinjuku before the deluge was nerve-wracking. I can't even imagine the sheer terror of finding yourself in a low-lying riverside area at that time.
they say they could be selfish, they still look and sound kind ❤ ... thank you very much for showing it, it's another way to see the "world we live in"
I’m Australian, who knows two sites of Japan after 6yrs of living there 😢
Thank you for this video definitely better treatment in Japan for some homeless then in the USA Blessings ✌️🍀❤️🙏👐❤️💚💜💙
Thanks for coming to 多摩川and showing it. I commented about this area in one of your last videos about slums. I skateboard around 多摩川 all the time. The homeless people around there are chill and don’t bother anybody. Great video and hope to run into you vlogging sometime Cheers 👏
日本でも多くの人が見過ごしているものを見せてくれてありがとう
I love this so much! I want to travel to the undocumented parts of Japan along with so much else when I go there. My trip is delayed (financially), but I'll still be there soon. Keep making great videos! ❤
This was so different from a lot of videos KZheadrs do about Japan, and I really appreciate being able to see another side. It is sad to see so many elderly people living the way they do. Homelessness doesn't seem to just be an issue in the U.S.A.
Thank you so much. I’m glad that you like to see this other side of Japan.
the homeless people are so different from america . and the number is different . homeless people are around 4,000 people in japan . it is the small problem in japan . the people decide such a style by themself .
I would love to know more about this place historically. Great series of videos so far. I'm kinda chocked to hear, despite having been 15 years in Japan, your friend never heard of that place. I feel very sad for all these people, Japan should seriously considering taking good care of its elders, especially since its population is seriously aging. Happy midweek and take care 🙏🏽💪🏽
I am just so much in admiration by your true courage-passion-appreciation for culture outside of America... You are just not about fun and games , you have shown true altruism throughout these few videos you posted on this matter... Thank you for caring and of that desire to further the betterment of community and society just by bringing about an awareness ... Truly thank you to our dear princess, Alyssa Pearl!
Interesting how the one gentleman asked if you were Russian. :) You do have kind of Russian or eastern European cheekbones. :) Thank you for so bravely taking us with you on this exploration!
People ask me that all the time. It’s kind of funny.
Thanks, even though this destroys my picture of Japan 😔 Such a great and rich country, known for it's customs and kindness. Yet there are parts of life, and lives that go unnoticed 😔
Low IQ
Less than 1 percent of the elderly population lives like this. which country are you from? Japan is considered the first world country with the highest standards of living in the whole world. Having that title doesn't mean it doesn't have problems but compared to whatever country you come from the only I imagine that should be destroying your mind is where you probably live.
@@livinglifetothefullest2057 .. 1% of the elderly doesn't sound as much. But Japan consists of about 126.000.000 people and a major part of that is elderly people. That 1% could mean a 1 or 2 cifre million amount of elderly people. All countries can do better than what they already do. I live in (what is said) to be one of the most modern, rich and best functioning societies in the World. Even though that's part from the truth. In my country we have A LOT of problems too, even though we have a high living standard.
@@PpAirO5 is your country the united states? Europe? Lol which country are you from? You know what I'm going to assume america. America is Rich on paper but it's a poor functioning society pretending to be a developed country. I'm American. I live in America most of my life. I live in different states. In the us everyone is a peasant. It doesn't matter if you have a dollar or a few billion in your savings account. There is no quality of life here. The government no matter what party just uses the people to get votes and actually never get anything done that is considered important. America has potential to be just as great as Japan but because the culture is so backwards and toxic it will never happen. In the US you now have people legally allowed to do drugs in the streets. Injection themselves next to schools in front of children. Too many drug addicts. Too many homeless and too many mentally ill people. We have broken laws in many states that allow someone to shoot a person and they are allowed to be back out on the streets 2 days later. There's also stalking problems. High suicide and home suicides and school mass shootings on a weekly basis. There is a reason why masses are now leaving to other more stable societies. the only ones left are those that don't know any better. Or like me at the moment tie down with multiple houses that I'm don't want to rush sale and not get my investments Worth. The USA might look like as a high functioning society to those people that live in 3rd world countries but the us shouldn't measure itself by those standards. Anyway enough of my rant. Later
@@livinglifetothefullest2057.. 😳 America ! God forbid 😒 Somewhere in Europe, yes 😉
I had tears watching the whole video it makes me realized that no matter how much money you have and once you ended up living in a place like this makes me realised that we have to value our life while we can and avoid gambling addiction etc..I pray for those people out there who have to suffered but still they needed to be happy and to keep themselves safe and sound 🙏🙏🙏
DAMN I LOVE IT HELL YEAH. 😎 Lets go deeper, your gonna blow up as a youtuber If you keep doing this because no one else is.
I’m glad you like this series. I plan on continuing it.
@@OrientalPearl OMFG YES XD
Thank you so much for your work and spreading awareness.
It's so funny after all of these years watching your channel, I only knew you as Anming. Was this the first time you used your (maybe) real name? Anyway, I love how you took the platform you built off of reaction videos and used its success to focus on really important topics. This is truly different and eye opening for the vast majority of us. You're going to break stereotypes!
I think you have found your niche. I much prefer this side of you. real conversations real people, no giggling because they hear you speak fluent Japanese.
Really enjoying this series, Appreciate the hard work!