What I Learned After Returning to America After a Life in Japan

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As a Japanese person, I believe that "shoganai" is a mindset that is deeply ingrained in many Japanese people. One of Japanese expression that is difficult to translate into English. It can be used in a variety of contexts, but it generally expresses a sense of resignation or acceptance. It can be used to express that something is beyond one's control, or that it is simply not worth fighting against.I think At its core, "shoganai" is a sense of not wanting to inconvenience others. I feel guilty if my opinion or actions causes someone else to be disadvantaged. That is why I have a sense of "shoganai".The Japanese word "shoganai" is often translated as "it can't be helped" or "it's too late." Sometime, it also has a deeper meaning of consideration for others.

This man said a whole word when speaking about the freedom foreigners feel in Japan due to enjoying the benefits of the society without being held to the same standards that Japanese people are held to that allows the culture to exist. I just came back from my second trip, even more enamoured than I was the first time and this made me appreciate the privilege I had as a foreigner even more, that allowed me to feel a sense of peace in Japan that I've yet to find anywhere else.

I have lived in Japan for 22 years and haven't had any issues. Returning to the states a few times a year is stressful .

I tell my American friends but with my black friends even more, I try to drive it in them that they need to get out of America and live abroad for a good while. So that they can see what American behaviors they need to leave behind

I love his mindset about life but the ability to always to remain humble regardless whenever you are and never to lose focus on what’s important is truly astonishing.

Im happy he came back to America. He's brilliant. We need him.

This brother is awesome. Definitely seems to be a role model-worthy person.

I love what he said about supporting the community over the brand!

This brother is about something. Mad respect to him👏🏾✊🏾

I appreciated hearing him talk about balancing individualism and being part of the community. It's something missing in a lot of the communities in the US.

I was stationed in mainland, Japan, Camp Fuji near Gotemba 92'- 94, and before that was deployed twice to Okinawa on 6-month deployments' back in the 80's and get what he is expressing. I found an inner peace that I did not feel being in the U.S.A. That inner peace initiated a desire to one day leave the U.S.A and resettled abroad, some placed detached from the culture of the U.S.A which all of my life has kept me in a state of feeling trapped, depressed and restrained. Like him it was family why I am still here, primarily my children that I am trying to help maintain stability before I can feel comfortable with departing forever.

This channel been so dope for so many years at this point! whenever i catch a full video its something to learn from everytime

Earlier in the video I was like, "This dude is well spoken." Later on when he said he was a poet I was like, "Makes sense." Seems like a very intelligent and humble person. Thanks for the video Ranzo!

This was a great interview. I went to school with Brenden (middle school) and after watching this he is still the nicest and dopest person. Good luck with everything and thanks for this interview.

I enjoyed this. He seems like a great guy.

My wife bows all the time she's on the phone. At first I tripped out over it...but then I realized its the respect for the other and being humble in her being. And she has a lot of things to be proud of but she and many people I've met here are very humble. Not always nice, but they are self-aware of their faults. No one and nothing is perfect, but you can make yourself the best you can be at any point in life.

There are not many hosts like Ranzo. He's one of the greatest. He's so humble. I remember your interview with Brenden in Japan. It was delightful. Every country and culture got their own set of problems. I admire Brenden's reasons for moving back to America. I do wish sometimes in the near future; he will consider moving back to Japan. Japan suits him. People love him there also. Brenden is an intellectual. Thanks for the video, Ranzo. Take care and be safe.:goodvibes::goodvibes::goodvibes:

Wish Brenden the best in his endeavours!!

Peace to you and this interview ✨💜 Thank YOU Both💯