My favorite Japan YouTubers
Language:
Learn Japanese with Japanese101 - If you’re delving into Japanese for the first time, I feel like their content is great!
Japanese Ammo with Misa - If you’re a beginner, Misa’s videos are well put together, and she makes it easy for you to understand Japanese grammar.
Learn Japanese - He includes a lot of words in Anime by breaking down the vocabulary used so you can watch it without subtitles. His lessons include everything from JLPT N5 to N1.
Miku Real Japanese - Also aimed more for the beginner, her videos are cute and sort of humorous. She focuses on a lot of casual conversation Japanese and Osaka dialect and does a few video around culture (and cultural shock).
Masa Sensei - Geared toward beginners trying to go for the N5 and N4 tests. She uses “powerpoint” or visual presentations while she’s teaching verbs and grammar!
Sambon Juku - If you are N3 and above, Sambon Juku’s videos are great because there is less English and-or other languages to help guide you. He explains grammar, vocabulary, and kanji in Japanese
On the topic of Sambon Juku, YouTuber Kemushichan interviewed him on how Japanese people learn Japanese.
Culture/Identity:
Max D. Capo - I’ve been following him for quite some time now but I really enjoy his videos because he’s a little awkward but funny. His focus is mainly on mixed race Japanese identity in and outside of Japan, both in ENG and JP.
Barrett Ishida - If you’re interested in J-vlogs/Travel vlogs, Barrett might be of interest to you. He talks about his experiences as a Japanese-American but mainly focuses on traveling and showcasing the parts of Japan he visits or lives in.
internationally ME - She focus on working, living, traveling, and eating in Japan. She seems sweet and down to earth.
KemushiChan - Her focus is on life, work, and language in Japan. She’s very proactive and kind. Her videos are especially useful if you are interested in the MEXT Scholarship or want to know what it’s like obtaining a degree in Japan.
The Black Experience Japan - Their purpose is to get rid of negative stereotypes of black people but to also share the experiences of black people (and mixed race folks) living abroad and/or in their home country in Asia.
Sunny and Chris - Their focus no longer is on Japan and is a more general travel channel but some of Chris Okano’s videos with a focus on Japan in regards to travel, culture, and identity are quite nice.
