Melody Morita, a Japanese-American TV news reporter and vlogger, shares her thoughts on Logan Paul's videos filmed in Japan. She finds his behavior to be disrespectful and insensitive to Japanese culture. Morita points out specific examples, such as throwing coins at a temple, stepping on moving vehicles at a fish market, and handling food in a store. She also mentions that Paul's actions, including filming a dead body in a suicide forest, are not acceptable in Japan. Morita suggests that Paul's behavior is not only hurtful to the Japanese people but also reflects poorly on his own brand and creativity. She hopes that Paul will learn from his mistakes and change his approach to creating content in Japan.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The speaker is a Japanese-American TV news reporter and vlogger.
2. Logan Paul filmed videos in Japan that sparked controversy.
3. The speaker visited Asakusa in December and can relate to the video.
4. Asakusa is a special place for Japanese people, being the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan.
5. Visitors to the temple are expected to be quiet and respectful.
6. Logan Paul threw coins into the well at the temple, which is considered disrespectful.
7. The correct way to purify oneself at the temple involves a specific ritual.
8. The speaker believes that Japanese people are generally patient and polite.
9. Logan Paul's behavior was considered disturbing and unacceptable by many Japanese people.
10. The Tsukiji fish market is a place where top restaurants and chefs go to get fresh fish.
11. Stepping on moving vehicles at the market is not acceptable.
12. Japanese people say "itadakimasu" before meals to show gratitude.
13. Using food and then not eating it or putting it to waste is considered impolite in Japan.
14. The Shibuya scramble intersection is one of the busiest places in Tokyo.
15. Japanese people often hide their faces when being filmed or photographed.
16. Logan Paul held a fish and an octopus leg in his hands and touched clothing in a store.
17. Japanese store staff are careful when handling clothing for customers.
18. Logan Paul left a dead octopus leg and fish on a taxi.
19. The Japanese "suicide forest" is a sensitive topic.
20. Logan Paul deleted the video but the speaker believes he looked down on Japanese people.