In the Middle of America right?

A city? Toronto! - Nice one.

Why do you know things like that?

Because it's the capital of Canada...

Hey guys and girls on Ask Japanese, it's Cathy Cat.

What do Japanese people think and know about Canada?

We went out to the streets of Tokyo and asked them, so let's ask Japanese.

We are asking everyone about their thoughts on Canada today.

When I say Canada, what do you think of first?

Maple.

Maple sirup.

Two different things, that are the same at the base.

Do you plan on going to Canada some time soon?

I will go on an exchange? - To study abroad?

Yes we will. - What do you want to do there the most?

I want to eat lots of things with maple!

I want to try some of their winter sports.

What Canadian winter sport do you want to give a go?

Ice hockey.

Snow Boarding.

I see.

Do you know any famous people or things from Canada.

Carlee Gibson. I used to listen to her music in middle school.

and watched her on YouTube too.

She found a famous person. Could you think of one too?

Justin Bieber.

I think he is from Canada, right?

And famous buildings, and architecture?

Or famous places.

Quebec! - Vancouver!

How long will you go to Canada?

I will go there for half a year.

You will be there for quite some time.

I am sure there is one more thing you want to do there... and that is....

Fall in love! - Nice one.

What image do you have of Canadians?

They are very muscly

They all have very strong bodies.

What image do you have of Canadians?

They are sturdy. Japanese are generally very slim...

In comparison Canadians, are taller, muscly....

I say Canada, what do you think of first?

Canada? ........

The flag...

The big leaf flag.

When I think of Canada, I think of that one.

First thing I think of.

What do you think of when I say Canada?

Would have to be Maple.

The surprise that they have a big maple on their flag.

If Maple is the only thing that comes up first, what is number two?

Canada... where is that again?

It's right in the middle of America. - That's right.

What is there to say... - Did Canada come up in your history books?

Canada in history?

No clue at all...

- Zero. - Zero knowledge on Canada.

What image do you have of Canadians?

Canadians? That they are white...

Because they have long winters? - Yes.

You hear Canada and you think of....

Maple.

What Maple? The flag, a food, the tree?

Well.. the look of the leaf ....

I think of that...

Canada means maple to you?

Maple.

How about you?

I don't even know where in the world Canada is.

What country is near Canada?

Oh shoot... no clue... America?

Bingo! Do you know a famous city in Canada?

City? Toronto!

Nice one. - Why do you know these things?

Because that's the capital of Canada.

Director: Toronto is wrong, you know that right?

Yeah the capital of Canada isn't Toronto.

Where is it then... - Let me guess....

I give up....

Can I give a hint? "O"

TA

OTTER?

Otawa!

I have heard of this before.

Do you learn anything about Canada in school?

My assistant language teacher was from Canada.

They told us about the language and how to study.

Did they tell you anything about Canada?

They did but... yeah just Maple stuck.

Do you know if its a colder or hotter country?

A bit colder, I think. - Bingo.

On that note, what sports are popular in Canada?

What... football?

And because they are a COLDER country...

Ski?

And maybe hockey and such?

Hockey! I have heard of Hockey before...

That is probably popular there.

Do you know any Canadian singers or such?

Justin Bieber....?

I see. That answer came out quickly.

Thank you.

What are Canadians like?

They are crazy!

Because you base them all on Justin Bieber?

Yeah he is crazy at times.

Just crazy.

What do you think then?

Funky!

They are funky.

But yes they are so cool.

Different from Japanese. There are many good people there...

And they have tall noses.....

Crazy, funky and tall noses???

What do you know about Canada?

Canada? - Maple ....

I went to Canada before. - You did? I was searching for someone...

So you've been there?

Since you have been to Canada, how was it?

I went to Victoria, and studied there.

I see....

To school? - Yes I did a homestay there.

I am different. I am in my first year now, but in 3rd year .... in two years time...

I will go to study in Canada.

What was good about Canada?

I went wale watching.

Did you get to see some wales?

A tiny bit!

How long did you go to Canada?

I only went for 2 weeks.

What was the best and worst about Canada?

It was tough to speak only in English?

And the best was that it was so cold.

Speaking in English was tough. Do you think you could do that?

My English... is alright.... yeah....

Did you get a culture shock in Canada?

Nope.

So you are used to abroad?

Not that much...

Since you have been there, what do you think of Canadians.

They are so kind.

And they are also super friendly.

What is so friendly about them?

The way they greet you. I don't generally speak to strangers.

But in Canada people greet even strangers.

I like that.

Thank those were all our questions.

Thanks so much,.

There are 2 things that connect this channel "Ask Japanese" with Canada.

One, I actually just came back from Canada.

I was in Edmonton for the wedding of a friend...

and it was lovely and I had such a good time.

And number 2, the director of Ask Japanese, the one who is usually behind the camera

he actually went to Canada, for a whole year.

He was studying in Toronto. And he said he lived in the most cultural place of the entire world.

And sometimes he will talk about it and I think he misses it quite a lot.

So those things that connect us with Canada.

You could see that a couple of Japanese people didn't know much about Canada

so it's your point now, to tell us some facts about Canada in the comments down below

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