Japan’s Biggest Myth: 80% of Japanese Ancestry Came from Migrants?!

[00:00:00]People often say Japan is one ethnic nation. That Japanese people have been living on these islands forever. That Japanese people are completely different from foreigners and that foreigners can never truly understand Japan. But according to recent DNA research, more than 80% of modern Japanese ancestry comes from later migrant groups. Yes, over 80%. Today, we are digging into that surprising fact.

[00:00:43]Today, we are joined by the chairman of the Gaijin San Shut the [ __ ] Up Party and the leader of the Japan Racist Association, Ken Suzuki.

[00:00:54]>> Japan ichiban. Gaijin San shut the [ __ ] up.

[00:00:59]>> An international team of researchers recently announced that more than 80% of modern Japanese ancestry comes from migrant groups. What do you think?

[00:01:10]>> Complete fake news. This is obviously propaganda by spies from the continent.

[00:01:17]They want Japan to accept more immigrants and destroy our country. We, the pure Japanese, will never be fooled.

[00:01:28]Shut the [ __ ] up.

[00:01:29]>> What the [ __ ] >> Hey guys, it's Meshida. I'm a Japanese comedian. Starting this month, I'm launching a brand new comedy show called What the [ __ ] with Japan Beneath the Blue. It's a stand-up comedy show about the hidden side of Japan. If you are in Japan, please come check it out. I also run a comedy walking tour in Kabukicho, Tokyo's famous red-light districts. I also offer some secret tours, so check out my Patreon.

[00:01:57]>> Bushido.

[00:01:58]>> For a long time, we believed Japan's first people was a Jomon people who arrived around 20,000 years ago.

[00:02:08]>> Those are my ancestors. I'm pure Japanese. I eat rice and miso soup every single day.

[00:02:17]>> Then, about 3,000 years ago, the Yayoi people arrived and introduced rice farming to Japan.

[00:02:26]The rice you can eat every day was actually brought here by immigrants.

[00:02:33]It's immigrant-hood.

[00:02:34]>> Oh my god. Rice was the McDonald's of 3,000 years ago? I don't feel so good.

[00:02:43]Ugh.

[00:02:45]>> By the way, this is what the Yayoi people looked like. Ken-san looks just like you.

[00:02:52]You are Yayoi people. Your ancestors were Chinese or Korean immigrants.

[00:02:59]>> Fake news. I'm pure Japanese.

[00:03:02]>> Gaijin-san, shut the [ __ ] up.

[00:03:05]>> What the [ __ ] >> Bushido.

[00:03:07]>> Until recently, people believed modern Japanese came from only the Jomon and Yayoi people. But, this new DNA study revealed something surprising. Take a look.

[00:03:19]>> What's this?

[00:03:20]>> This shows the mix between the Jomon and Yayoi people.

[00:03:24]>> So, Yayoi people mixed together.

[00:03:27]>> Look at this. Compare the Kofun people with modern Japanese.

[00:03:31]>> Wait, who are the Kofun people? I've never even heard of them.

[00:03:36]>> They are migrants who arrived around the 3rd century.

[00:03:40]>> You mean the same Kofun as the Kofun period? The time when Japan built all those giant burial mounds?

[00:03:49]>> Exactly.

[00:03:50]>> Wait a minute. Modern Japanese mostly Kofun? Researchers believe they came from East Asia, mainly around the Yellow River region. You are telling me they were Chinese?

[00:04:04]>> East Asia was in chaos back then. They were constant wars and many people fled to Japan as refugees.

[00:04:14]>> The Kofun people were refugees?

[00:04:17]>> According to this DNA study, Japan was basically refugee island.

[00:04:23]>> No way.

[00:04:24]>> Don't worry, Ken-san. You are still pure Japanese.

[00:04:28]>> That's right.

[00:04:29]>> Your ancestors came here as refugees and created you. Congratulations. You are a hybrid gaijin-san.

[00:04:39]>> What so? A hybrid gaijin-sama?

[00:04:43]Do it.

[00:04:43]>> What the the [ __ ] Oh.

[00:04:46]>> Mishima.

[00:04:47]>> The Kofun people are believed to have arrived sometime between 266 and 413 AD. That period is known as the missing 150 years.

[00:05:00]>> Why did nobody write anything down?

[00:05:04]>> For about 150 years, Chinese historical records completely stopped mentioning Japan. It's one of the biggest mysteries in ancient Japanese history.

[00:05:15]>> So, during that missing period, these refugee migrants came to Japan?

[00:05:21]>> And after those 150 years, Japan looked like a completely different country.

[00:05:27]>> What do you mean?

[00:05:29]>> Huge burial mounds suddenly appeared.

[00:05:32]Horses arrived for the first time. Iron weapons became much more advanced. What do you think?

[00:05:38]>> It's obvious. Japan accepted too many refugees. They took over the country.

[00:05:44]Just look at the Germany today. My Japanese blood is boiling. No more refugees.

[00:05:52]>> Ken-san, about 80% of your blood comes from migrants and refugees.

[00:05:58]>> What the [ __ ] Shut the [ __ ] up.

[00:06:04]>> Thank you very much for watching this video. Recently, I started new comedy show, What the [ __ ] Japan beneath a blur. You can learn the hidden side of the Japan. And I also organize walking comedy tour in Kabukicho, a famous Japanese red-light district. If you are interested in that, please check out the link below.

[00:06:27]>> No, no, no, no.

[00:06:29]Never go to his comedy shows.

[00:06:32]Instead, follow my YouTube channel. My YouTube videos are very artistic.

[00:06:40]>> Ken-san, your recent YouTube video only have 200 views.

[00:06:47]>> Mershi da san, shut the [ __ ] up.

[00:06:51]>> I also offer some secret tours, so check out my Patreon. So, see you in Tokyo.