AfroInJapan Profile Banner
AfroInJapan Profile
AfroInJapan

@AfroInJapan

1,615
Followers
375
Following
310
Media
3,084
Statuses

Find me on Instagram, Youtube or at a cafe near you.

東京都
Joined April 2017
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
Pinned Tweet
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
Check out the other socials if you’re feeling daring.
0
0
6
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
11 months
Another one. Arrest, HEAVY fine, deport followed by a 15 year travel ban. Rinse and repeat until the problem is solved.
51
200
2K
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
Traveling to Japan be like:
Tweet media one
21
189
2K
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
11 months
We need MUCH harsher punishments for this kind of bullshit behavior in Japan. People are emboldened by recent behavior of other terrible streamers and the huge delay in punishment and as such this will continue until the Japanese police start cracking down.
31
96
2K
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
People: "Wow wow Japans so high tech" Japan:
@funaki_0814
ふな
3 years
大宮駅停電してる? Windows2000とは・・・
Tweet media one
105
11K
24K
15
244
1K
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
Two policemen approach me in Tokyo station, of course in like “aight here we go again” fucking PLOT TWIST, older cops like “bro your hair cool af, where ya from?” And that was it. Wild.
19
55
965
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
10 months
This isn’t the experience of myself or honestly anyone I’ve met in Japan. The more Japanese you speak the more adventure you can have, the more fluent I’ve gotten in Japanese the more people flock to me in my travels.
35
36
780
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
People, weebs mostly, really don’t want to hear anything negative about Japan. Some of this information is crucial when deciding whether to make Japan, or any foreign nation, a home or not.
20
71
568
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
Looool my man came to Japan and thought people would swarm him 😂 Americans really think the world revolves around them
@Akademiks
DJ Akademiks
2 years
Lil Pump was surprised no one knew him in Japan
5K
4K
51K
41
49
527
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
Absolute shit storm. The people wanna get vaccinated. The people are tired af of this shit. The utter incompetence of the Japanese government during this pandemic is actually mind boggling.
11
139
452
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
Random kid started up a convo with me on the train this morning, we spoke until I basically had to get off the train. His mother was super apologetic but it was so cute, he basically wanted to know why I was so tall and why my hair was an "explosion".
7
8
385
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
If Japan wins enough gold medals in skateboarding do you think the police will finally let me skate in peace(?)
18
23
287
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
Turns out, DJs are essential workers in Japan… who knew.
@Zedd
Zedd
3 years
JAPAN 🇯🇵! I’m here! Can’t wait to see you all at Supersonic Tokyo!!!! ♥️
278
2K
13K
4
29
258
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
1 year
My rent, gym membership for my normal and martial arts gym, food costs for the month and all bills are together cheaper than JUST MY RENT would be living in my home town of London. So yeah, that’s how I can with my whole chest lol
@nayutasuhjohnny
YUTA SOLO IS HERE 🍒
1 year
I really don’t get how people can say with their whole chest that the cost of living in Japan is affordable. Literally EVERYTHING costs more for me here. My healthcare? More expensive. My rent? The same. My transportation? More than my car used to cost me. Food? Don’t start…
60
7
76
15
6
227
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
Got my new visa today, another 3 years~! Would have loved 5 years but I'm thankful it's not 1!
7
4
210
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
So anyway… the apartment below me caught fire, long story short I’m ok but my apartment and literally all my stuff stink of smoke. Like all my clothes, the curtains, everything. Advice?
Tweet media one
39
2
181
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
Yucho charging me ¥110 to withdraw my own money from yucho ATMs it actually outrageous. Bank change pending.
14
6
179
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
@UnseenJapanSite Over 70yen of coffee? The news company legit spent more money animating this story 😂
3
2
168
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
Landlord is an absolute chad confirmed. Absolute angel, the man is going above and beyond to help me in this situation. Like seriously I can't even begin to explain my thanks
3
1
157
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
Stay safe my Tokyo peeps, this shit is spreading like wild fire.
5
2
143
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
It’s so hard to book hotels or Airbnb’s in Japan because for some reason every landlord/owner have that decided the people only want to see 20 close up HD snaps of conditioner and the local fuxking Lawson. Show me the actual space please and thank you.
5
3
141
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
11 months
I’m talking one strike deported. Visas revoked, re-entry bans, 10 year bans, fines, prison sentences. This isn’t a joke. These people are making it hard for regular streamers and YouTubers here. NOT TO MENTION, other internationals just living their lives in Japan!
5
5
139
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
1 year
In Kumamoto atm, legit this prefecture is awesome.
Tweet media one
2
7
135
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
I remember being taught: “When giving a speech one must choose their words carefully, keep the audience entertained and end while people are still engaged.” Clearly this was never taught in Japan.
3
13
133
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
The balls to have the worst vaccine rollout in the developed world and still try and scapegoat foreigners. You know when travel starts again there gonna be the first dickheads to ask foreigners to come and try their shitty fermented beans. Fuck off.
@nhk_news
NHKニュース
3 years
“外国人と食事しないように”感染予防啓発文書に保健所が記載 #nhk_news
1K
5K
5K
3
21
115
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
They know this is a tv show right?! Like.. they know there’s a group of like 20 adults following this kid around right.. they know right… right?!
4
7
101
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
New Contract Signed. Guess who got a new job?
11
1
105
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
@dec_vs I almost had a stroke reading that
0
0
105
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but pay your damn pension. No matter what your shady English teaching company tells you.
4
5
102
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
LOOOOL Is this girl serious? Since the beginning the international community has been the loudest about masks and social distancing while the salarymen and politicians have been at girls bars and hosting parties. Lol you’re delusional 😂
@thehealingpaige
👑🌹 Paige (ペィジ) 惠雯
3 years
Thisssss! Not to mention, many foreigners don't care about social distancing and unofficial "masking rules". I think it is a wise choice on Japan's part.
22
0
6
7
3
99
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
Did you know that in England there is an beautiful ritual one must adhere to when starting noble brawls in taverns, the phrase "u wot mate" must be screamed before any punch is thrown. An accurate translation of "u wot mate" is said to be lost to time.
@Ishikawa_Sachi
Sachiko Ishikawa
3 years
Challenge: Write about a not-Japan country with the same exoticism BS we see on twitter. Me first, Did you know that in Spain they have this centuries-long tradition called “siesta”? It brings peace and relaxation to the Spanish mind, allowing a constant state of mindfulness.
144
1K
4K
5
5
82
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
はい?よく朝の電車でめっちゃ強いお酒を飲んでるサラリーマンいる。 There’s literally always a salarymen drinking a strong Zero 9% on the morning trains.
@roketdan2
進撃のJapan
2 years
外国人さんと一緒。。。。
276
935
10K
12
1
84
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
10 months
Couldn’t have asked for a better birthday present. Thanks Japan
@mrjeffu
Jeffrey J. Hall 🇯🇵🇺🇸
10 months
BREAKING: American Kick streamer Johnny Somali has been formally charged with a crime in Japan. He will face criminal prosecution for "forcible obstruction of business" over his livestreaming of nuisance behavior inside a beef bowl restaurant in Osaka.
160
337
3K
10
2
84
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
@Maydaysann Pretty sure they just love that person regardless of race. You know... like people have done for centuries.
1
0
79
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
But yeah, Shinkansen go swoosh so Japan good … or whatever.
3
1
73
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
Opened up the ¥500 saving box to find ¥50,000 in coins saved. Well done Jordan
2
2
74
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
10 months
Literally every one of my experiences in my almost decade in Japan has been the complete opposite of what this man is talking about. Idk what copium dude is huffing on but for any learners or lovers of Japan. Ignore little bro, someone hurt him.
1
1
81
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
When the first day of Black history Month and Chinese New Year is on the same day
Tweet media one
3
5
74
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
Plot twist of the year.
0
0
73
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
@AmericanInfed3l @Bkoll12345 @Lethal6199Rblx @GeelongCats73 @Golfer3773 @SenSanders Basically lowering the prices by something like $1 so the republicans can turn around and say “it’s already been lowered” when a substantial bill comes around. That’s why it was stopped. Im not even American and know this much my dude looool get educated
1
0
67
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
This was the damage caused. Insurance: “Although your room smells like burning plastic and all your possessions are basically ruined we are basically not going to pay you anything even though you’ve been paying us for four years because we can’t SEEE any soot. Lol get fuked”
Tweet media one
12
2
64
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
Im not even that tall but let me have this one guys.. please..
3
1
58
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
10 months
I’m praised for my efforts by strangers, 「発音日本人みたい」was a compliment often given. I attend local martial arts classes in Japanese and occasionally head out for drinks with the boys afterwards.
1
0
66
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
Was just invited to attend my first zoom wedding. Do I wear a suit? Half a suit? Which half? What’s a boy to do…
14
0
57
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
This is going to be a long day of dealing with Japanese bureaucracy. A lot of taking very deep breath and not getting annoyed at the system I’m being thrown into.
3
0
57
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
Dealing with the most worrying situation with @emirates where I’ve reported technical difficulties I had on my flights back to the UK, major & minor and it seems that NONE of them were reported?! That’s crazy, are technical difficulties just not being reported? Legit Terrifying.
4
3
55
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
Crazy situations like these remind me how important the support system I’ve created for myself is here. The friends I’ve made here are genuinely some of the most amazing people I’ve ever met.
2
0
56
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
But tourists aren’t allowed to come to Japan and I can barely travel back to the UK without jumping through more hoops than a fuxking enslaved sea world dolphin but yeah sure… y’all annoying.
@japantimes
The Japan Times
2 years
JTB will begin sales of a package tour to Honolulu on Friday, roughly two years after halting overseas package tours, with HIS also planning to resume trips to Hawaii.
9
4
22
2
8
52
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
Genius flex from the Japanese government to have LESS trains during rush hour in this state of emergency where we’ve seen more Covid cases than ever before. Genius flex. Well done.
2
5
54
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
Just had a super tatted up Japanese dude approach me on the train, motion for a fist bump. *fist bump* and then just vanish into the next carriage. Wild.
3
1
53
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
@ridwan Couldn’t agree more, not having to worry about randoms shouting at me to “go back to my country” has legitimately done wonders for my mental well-being. I personally love living in Japan, it’s where I’ve chosen to call my home just not blind to its downsides that’s all lol
2
0
51
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
People are asking me what was my secret method to securing both vaccines in Japan in a timely manor. Well, let me tell you my secret… blind luck.
3
3
45
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
Got my vaccine card! Gets whose gonna get vaccinated boiiiii
2
0
47
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
A gathering of anti-maskers and Covid deniers in Kyòto. I present to you, the idiot parade.
@micarinko
Rinko @白胡麻たひな
3 years
世界同時デモ@京都
100
1K
3K
11
8
47
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
If you wanna learn about traditional Japanese crafts, namely Daruma, do I have a video for you
2
0
46
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
The replies on this Japan article range from weebs crying about Japans greatness, people trying to trash the writer, general racism both against Japanese people and foreigners both abroad and in their respective countries and everything in between. Take a week off guys.
1
0
44
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
I honestly don’t understand how some people can simultaneity hold the opinions that the vaccine “is a choice” but abortion shouldn’t be.
3
4
39
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
Honestly, for the price of a Shinkansen ticket the wifi really should slap harder than this.
1
1
43
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
0.6grams 8 years ago! Japan is PETTY AF LOOOL
@AokiSakunosuke
エオキ・サクノスケ Saku Aoki
2 years
A British guy who had been on the run for 8 years after being suspected of possessing 0.6 grams of drugs in Roppongi in 2014 was arrested the moment he arrived at Narita Airport from the US today. Obviously he didn't think he was still being chased.
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
22
94
725
1
4
41
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
Black people really on this app defending black face because of ✨Japan✨. Japan’s soft power really hit you hard innit.
3
2
41
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
This year I was pretty excited to go home and celebrate Christmas with the family… but then you know. People don’t wanna wear masks or get vaccinated so again I’m stuck in Japan for another year.
1
0
40
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
Guess whose getting the vaccine today!!
2
0
37
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
Lol unless you're foreign.
@yurikageyama
Yuri Kageyama
2 years
In Japan, people go to police to ask for directions or to help them find lost items including even their children who get lost. It’s like the friendly neighborhood lost and found. Things are changing as Japan changes, but the terror that exists in the US just isn’t here.
43
16
180
2
1
38
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
Well, that’s enough of that.
Tweet media one
4
0
33
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
Is Twitter trying to make its users pay for that is basically a basic safety precaution in 2023?
Tweet media one
5
2
37
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
1 year
@elmaridodeyu WHAT?! This is the absolute worst advice for learners! That’s like saying “learners of English, ignore the English alphabet”. Learning the kanas is so important to continued study and should be learn in the first 6months with kanji being a slow build thought-out their studies
2
0
37
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
Honestly an amazing adventure, 10/10 would adventure again.
@tokyocreatives
Tokyo Creative
3 years
The adventure saga concludes feat. @TokidokiEmma & @AfroInJapan - this time, in Wakayama & Osaka prefecture!
Tweet media one
1
1
34
3
1
34
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
I’m not even surprised that people are overpaying for tickets to Japan because it’s ✨finally open✨. Y’all getting scammed 😂
9
0
35
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
1 year
Why are random tweets from people I don't follow just appearing on my time line?
13
1
34
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
"Im not getting shot by the police so everything is fine" Y'all really don't have any critical thinking abilities do you? Two things can be bad at the same time. I aint comparing shit to the US, racism is racism, bad police are bad police. Go away now.
@pandood
Pandu 🐼
2 years
@AfroInJapan Have you ever been shot at by the police here? While there is a element of xenophobia I don’t think we can even come close to comparing with the US police.
2
0
2
3
0
36
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
I hate people that share fake information to promote their own crappy “wow japan so amazing” delusions.
2
2
34
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
There are two girls sitting across from me at this cafe discussing the fact that they need “literally any guy” for the Christmas holidays 😂😂
8
0
36
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
The only day I can tweet this.
Tweet media one
2
14
33
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
Tweet media one
1
0
28
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
Today’s mission is to listen to very loud music to drown out the incoming depression while I basically throw away half my shit and wash everything else.. we’re having fun here
5
0
28
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
This travel account is spreading a fake story about meeting an American on a train whose here in Japan for a family siteseeing trip. - the borders are literally still closed - Americans aren’t allowed to travel abroad - no sightseeing visas are being issued
@halohalo_travel
Halohalo|旅行レジャー情報
3 years
〜電車内にて〜 🇺🇸「Excuse me、渋谷へ行きたいです。」 🇯🇵「このまま乗ってれば着きます。観光ですか?」 🇺🇸「家族旅行で来たんだ」 🇯🇵「隔離大変でしたね…」 🇺🇸「14日間のやつ?一応守ったけどみんな自由に動き回ってるよ。日本はチェック甘いから事実上隔離ないって有名だよ」 🇯🇵「え……………」
168
11K
31K
2
3
30
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
This should be required reading for anyone wanting to live or even visit Japan. Some of my favourite parts:
@wingcommander1
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes
2 years
Thankyou to everyone who has messaged me about my "goodbye" piece to Japan. The response has been truly overwhelming. I'm very gratified so many of you think i got it about right.
262
870
4K
2
1
30
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
Man, this whole “you can’t open any accounts or do shit without a year on your gaijin card” racist BS gotta stop my dude. Legit fighting these Rakuten dickheads for a cheaper phone contract. Madness. Just gimmie a fuxking SIM card.
2
0
27
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
8 months
Just a damn slap on the wrist. Dude should have had the whole library thrown at him.
6
0
29
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
Fully vaccinated, who this? Let’s see what the second doses side effects are like shall we.
6
0
24
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
These tours are crazy expensive too! Imagine paying all this money to basically be babysat around Tokyo. Keep waiting my dude. This ain’t it.
@MetropolisJapan
Metropolis Magazine
2 years
Prime Minister Kishida has announced Japan will begin permitting small package tours as early as May for foreign tourists, with borders likely to reopen further in June.
Tweet media one
3
4
20
4
3
27
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
House on fire update: “claim checker” is coming to my house at 2pm today to check damage and make a claim adjustment or something.
3
0
26
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
Omg mood. I need to stay here for like a week.
@heyitssharla
Sharla✨
3 years
This charming Japanese inn, located deep in the mountains of Iwate Prefecture, has no phone or internet, and only accepts reservations by written letter. 📍Tomaya - Noda, Iwate
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
46
204
3K
1
1
23
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
This week is just getting shitter by the day. Rest In Peace your legend.
@DiscussingFilm
DiscussingFilm
2 years
Kazuki Takahashi, creator of ‘Yu-Gi-Oh’, has sadly passed away at the age of 60.
Tweet media one
1K
15K
102K
1
4
27
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
It surprising to me that some people are reluctant to get the vaccine. Covid literally causes people to get life long health issues yet some still cry that the vaccine might hurt their arm and give them a little fever. Da fuk?
5
2
26
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
100% Japan loves me. Thats the attitude everyone should have going forward, it’s the only way to survive not only in Japan but in any country where you’re the minority. Realize there are problems but don’t let them weigh you down, don’t let them latch onto your every thought.
1
1
26
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
I didn't know this before but it turns out this is my favourite genre of music.
@wapplehouse
Kristi Yamaguccimane
2 years
This is the coolest crossover I ever seen. Was not expecting dude to take off with the vocals like that.
160
6K
33K
3
2
24
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
What the fuck? This is wild af, there are like 10 shooting-related deaths or injuries in Japan a year. Bloody hell.
@japantimes
The Japan Times
2 years
BREAKING: Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been shot in the city of Nara, NHK reports.
Tweet media one
1K
15K
23K
2
3
25
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
I got to speak to a real life anti-vax person today. Wow. The mental gymnastics, all sources were either Facebook, a friend told me or the classic “trust me bro”. Honestly I was impressed. I still kind of blown away.
1
0
26
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
Gonna make a YT vid about this next week because I think we all could use a brush up on what to do when shit hits the fan in Japan.
0
0
24
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
I’m like 60% sure the guy I’m sitting next to on the train has Covid 😂 welp it was a good run while it lasted
4
0
26
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
I want this tweet printed out on little business cards so I can hand them out at parties.
@capsulebutt
capsulebunny
3 years
My least favorite brand of foreign person you see in Japan is (usually a guy) who disparages English teaching and says stuff like “I have a real job” “I could never do something so unfulfilling” but then works 8-5 everyday in a faceless corporation being an engineer/coder etc
24
26
526
2
1
21
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
Anyone got eyes on this dude?
Tweet media one
@MAstronomers
Curiosity
2 years
NASA finds a perfectly cut, trillion-ton rectangular iceberg floating off of the Larsen C ice shelf.
Tweet media one
5K
20K
266K
0
1
25
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
1 year
You know it’s getting hot when the camera starts overheating during filming
2
0
24
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
2 years
My landlord once again proving he’s the nicest man in Japan.
0
0
20
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
8 months
I can’t stay this enough… STOP using @Airbnb the sooner this company collapses the better! Had a nightmare stay with them in Japan and literally NO ONE even tried to help.
@SureAsMel
M. L. Rio
8 months
For a fun game, let's do a tour of the unit @Airbnb refuses to give me a refund for! I'm sure they'd hate if you liked it shared this, which seems to be the only way to get their attention. Let's start with the entryway. Not off to a great start re: cleanliness.
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
5K
39K
267K
5
0
23
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
Legit bad advice. Spoke to my friend who works at a unnamed credit card company and most of the time rejections are because of things like - visa coming to an end - wrong Japanese - katakana/kana didn't match - document problem - something something foreign name too long
@ghansali
Guillaume Hansali
3 years
4) Don't expect to get a credit card within your first couple of years. Get a debit card instead. Credit company's credibility is akin to a lottery. Don't take it too personally.
6
2
9
4
2
22
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
Had a nightmare that I left my house without a mask and everyone stared and I felt stupid.
4
1
24
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
If someone made an eikaiwa-style ALT company in Japan that actually treated their teachers well and paid a fair wage they could corner the whole market.
4
0
22
@AfroInJapan
AfroInJapan
3 years
@AmbroiseVelvet Welcome to the club, my Nihongo jyozu usually comes between the Japanese police abusing my rights or saying some borderline racist shit
2
2
22