"No tips in Japan" is my most respected culture of Japan. I tipped the Imperial Hotel's bell boy once and he said shyly, "No, no. No tipping in Japan." When I asked him why he said proudly in a slow English, *"it is my honor to service".*
I really hate that most Americans dont remove their shoes when going inside the home on their carpet and some of them going on the bed with shoes on, most American are unclean.
I am Japanese. If you think about it objectively, it may seem cramped with all the rules, but there are many disasters in this country, so rules, cooperation, and consideration for others are more important than anything else to avoid panic in an emergency situation. However, not all Japanese are like that, so don't be defensive or nervous!
Japan uses their streets for cars NewYorkCity uses their streets for the homeless..... there is obviously a problem with the translation of the word street , since it has a different meaning :P
Japanese: Can't find a trash bin? I'll just take it home with me... can't let the streets get littered! Americans: But the trash can is like... 20 feet away! I can't walk that far to throw my trash away! I'll just leave it on the ground!
It makes sense for everyone to be nice, to be polite, to maintain that air of harmony, to keep your opinion to yourself when you live in such a compact country like Japan.
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@@raziel4235 If comment is serious he is a youtuber who has made a name for himself for being the most annoying human possible. He recorded a video when he went to japan and basically shit on their whole social etiquette by acting like an asshole, he also went to the suicide forest and recorded a dead body and uploaded it. If you're curious just search "logan paul japan" and enjoy the cringe.
My favorite on my bucket-list is Japan. My partner doesn't appreciate this idea, because "Japanese people are racist". I cannot imagine why he thinks so and I don't really care about this opinion but do you guys have any information about it?
@@Mereszanh01 Yeah, they are. Japan is the most racist country in the world, Google it. However this has improved a LOT the past couple generations, most racists are old people now. But yeah a lot of Japanese people don't like foreigners, they're not racist as in slaves or any laws or stuff, but some people dislike foreigners and especially non-asians, and treat you differently.
Tristee I am very sad and embarrassing because the Japanese are considered racists. Since Japan is an island country, there has been little involvement with foreign countries since ancient times. There was a system called "sakoku". In other words, Japanese do not know foreigners well and are therefore afraid. However, international exchange has become popular recently, and some people, mainly young people, have friends who cross countries. I want to make this a country where foreigners can travel with peace of mind.
Alexandra missDUTCHESS wonderful! I have never been to the Caribbean, but I wonder what a very nice place. Where do you plan to go sightseeing in Japan? There are many ways to enjoy it depending on which season you visit. I like the cherry blossom season, spring. I wish you a wonderful trip.
@@みんじゃす-p8j Me and a couple friends are considering a 2 week vacation in japan where we visit multiple cities and sightseeing places, for one section of it we are planning on trying the japanese club life, do you happen to have any tips for that? and perhaps a tip for a sketchy place we can buy weed lol
You can use your phone on trains just not for talking. Messaging, using net, playing games or music (with headphones), or reading is perfectly fine. More accurately the rule is don't make noise on the train. Conversation is fine but keep it low and just be considerate of others around you.
I always got terrible looks of disgust and anger when i had whisper conversations with my partner on every crowded train in Japan..They accept nothing less than total silence.
@@enolp Because like every other Western country respect for those around you is NOT part of the culture..Its more like people only think about me..me..me..Very sad way to be and its opposite what the great man in the sky wants us to be like😊😊
As a Japanese opinion, the things you definitely must care about are ❌Tips ❌Calling in the train ❌Wearing shoes inside ❌throwing trash ❌crossing on a red But we would understand about rest of them. And as he said you don’t have to too much care about making mistake but enjoy Japan!! We are waiting!
@@poutineausyropderable7108 Nah that isn't a problem unless there's one right next to the entrance. Hospitals, hotels and any other public place has a rack for slippers next to the entrance. When you go to a friends place, socks and naked feet are fine. But like everyone else is saying, everyone accepts mistakes so they'll just be like "Sorry to mention this, we ask every customer(patient) to wear slippers inside our facilities".
I'm surprised to see that crossing on a red is one of the big ones not to do. Even if there isn't a car in sight? I completely understand not trying to get through quickly when there are oncoming cars (or if you live in the US, just walk out as slow as you can, daring the driver to hit you), but if there is no car anywhere to be seen it just feels like a waste of time.
Nah that not blowing your nose thing I can't say I like it's so not good for you health wise to keep sniffing rather than just blow your nose into a tissue. That's how mucus gets swallowed and a cold becomes worse than it actually is
We hope that you will enjoy Japan. We don't care much about these. Things to watch out for is you don't want to go home. I am Japanese. Please excuse my poor English. Addendum Thank you for your comment
My first time in Tokyo I didn't notice that the pedestrian crossing had a light as well, so I was like "Oh, crossing" and just went to cross. A dad-aged guy behind me literally pulled me back by my collar just as a car went racing past.
I am Japanese. We are very glad that everyone is coming from other countries. Don't be afraid of the rules, please come when the virus subsides. As there are many rules in Japan, but most people are kind.☺️🫶 【Postscript】 I am learning English now, but I was using a translator at the time I made this comment and replies, so sorry if I wrote something rude or wrong🙇♀️
April moreno Some Japanese people do not follow the rules. The rules differ from country to country, so it's natural that you can't follow them. I'm happy just because of your feelings.🥰
That's why I love Latina girls, very affectionate and unafraid to get physical. On the very first date with my now long term Brazilian partner, she already spoke about how many kids we're gonna have 😂
All of the Japanese comments: You don’t have to be too strict about the rules. Please don’t be afraid. Some of things he’s pointed out, we don’t really care about it.
I'm Japanese and I do a lot of sightseeing. I think this rule is possible depending on some place. For example, Onsen-towns, festivals, and some tourist spots（such as Miyajima）.
Hmm not all is correct: Don't eat and walk - correct, same in Singapore and a few other places. Share and move food over - incorrect, we, they and Asians share food - so this is accepted. Hugs - yes just dont. Shoes, huh we dont walk in shoes in most homes in Europe either - but erm good vid just a small thing that didnt fit with my experience. :)
He's saying that you're allowed to share food, but put it on their plate or invite them to take it from yours. Do not directly pass food from chopsticks to chopsticks in mid-air.
Actually it was from chopstick to chopstick that we've done, and that together with Japanese hosts. Perhaps its because they were working class, at least it was in a rural place. But yes, inviting to take the food from your plate is considered ok.
@@drakassociate9833 There's a huge statue of Gojira at the Kurihama Flower World. en.japantravel.com/kanagawa/godzilla-at-kurihama-flower-world-yokosuka/16389
I tried learning Japanese by reading a Language book and even had a day of learning Japanese and so far only remembered one sentence in Japanese with some bits here and there. It's been while since I used chopsticks but it's always been interesting to use them. Even though I may never be able to go to Japan, I still wanted to learn the language and culture.
I took japanese in college. It requires a lot more memorization than other languages, thanks to kanji. You basically just have to dedicate at least 5,000 hours to it to learn it, and it will take many years
I'm Japanese. When you (or we) get phone call in train, you(or we) can use a phone and should say "I'll call back later as I'm on a train". You don't have to ignore that call, I guess. In addition, sometimes you can see some Japanese sit on a floor in train, but that is not manner... I'm sorry for my poor English. It would make me happy if my comments helped you.
I think Chris has covered the main ones! Here's a few bonus tips for any extra diligent students :) *13.* _Driving Part 1_ If you've hired a car or a motorbike in Japan and you're going to be doing some driving; your eyes are not fooling you, the speed limit sign really did say 50kph but an 85 year old man just zoomed past you in a tiny truck going 80kph!!! Speed limits are often broken in Japan by locals who know the areas back-to-front, and often know where all the fixed speed cameras are. Most Japanese cars these days also come equipped with a "Navi" which is a typical in-car navigation system that includes warnings of well known speed cameras, or police-patrol spots. This results in some pretty "elastic" speed limits... However, don't even DARE take advantage of this if you're a foreigner on an international driving permit... as more than 90% of offenses alleged in Japanese courts end up in prosecution !!! (not worth the risk). *14.* _Driving Part 2_ Be sure to bring some extra patience if you're going through cities and dense residential areas! Traffic Lights are not as well coordinated as other countries, so you might get quite triggered for hitting red light after red light after red light. Stay calm, and keep on driving. *15.* _Far Queue_ Don't cut queues! Lines can grow very long at Train Stations at peak hour. Cutting queues might be fair game in other parts of the world, but in Japan you'll enjoy death stares for the rest of the trip! *16.* _Escalating confusion_ Depending on which region of Japan you're in, you should either keep to the left, or keep right (to let others in more of a hurry, pass) when going up escalators, climbing stairs etc. Generally most of Japan sticks to the left e.g. in the greater Tokyo area (also known as the Kantō region), but if you're in Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe or Nara for example (Kansai region), you might notice people sticking to the right. As for most things in Japanese society, don't question it.. just blend in ;) *17.* _Time is money_ If you're about to pay for something by cash and it's busy (e.g. the supermarket), do your best to prepare the correct change for the cashier before you get there! In Japan, everyone comes prepared.It's not only a practice of courtesy, but often feels like it's treated as a measurement of intelligence too. Advice for travellers is simply to use your Suica/Pasmo (public transport card) as much as possible. Most convenience stores and many supermarkets have tap & pay machines for these cards. *18.* _Bow Wow Wow Yippie Yo Yippie Yay_ Receiving bows from someone for the first time can be a nerve-racking and puzzling experience for a foreigner on their first trip. Pro Tip! Don't freak out and start bobbing your head back and forth like you're in a moshpit, as this might also trigger the Japanese person to feel obliged to keep bowing longer to match yours, creating a wonderfully awkward situation! Instead, if you receive a bow from someone my advice is simply to show courtesy. Smile and say "thankyou" if you haven't already acuqired some basic travel Japanese. Or if you're feeling courageous, you can bow back! Bowing etiquette is more complicated if you're a local, so advice for travellers who want to try to bow back would be to keep it simple. Don't worry about how high/low it is, putting arms at your side, or keeping/avoiding eye contact etc. Just commit to bowing in a way that feels natural, and the effort will be noticed and appreciated. Japan's a stunningly beautiful place and is still rich in culture to this day. I don't know anyone who's returned from a Japan holiday without having creatied wonderful long-lasting memories. All the best for your future travels !! ^_^/ Let's hope the world can defeat this COVID thing soon.
When I was stationed there, I knew some folks who got the speeding ticket at the toll booth when they got to the exit WAY too fast from when/where they got on. You'll always see people speeding on the tollways, but they will always use a rest area along the way to increase the elapsed time to offset the speeding. That said, you have to be speeding pretty excessively to trip the time limit.
I know someone who experienced the stare of disapprovement at a red light in Japan. It was a japanese teenager who crossed when the light hadn't turned green and every single person on both sides of the streets just stared this person into submission and he awkwardly stepped back onto the sidewalk.
@@ゴリラ-w3h I'm turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese at least I think so .... Seriously, grew up in Hawaii and was shooting the bull with some mainland US born Japanese people here in my favorite hangout, Japantown in San Jose California, and at one point the older lady said, "He's more Japanese than we are!". It's always good to brush up on things though. Seriously, the mainland's too cray, will retire back home in Hawaii. Now back to blowing my shakuhachi while I watch this crazy Brit's vids.
@@drmanjunath09 bro, that's totally different.it's alright to use your chopsticks to put some food in people's bowl, just not passing food with chopsticks.
Crossing the street in the absence of traffic! Absolutely true. I was out at 3 am and spotted a party of drunken businessmen walking together. It was a small street, probably no traffic here even in daylight. Yet they all halted their march on the red stoplight. 3am at night. Not a living soul in sight. Madness
Yes, we Germans do that but it's rather rare and definitely not to the extent the Brits do. I actually got shouted at sometimes for doing it (o_O) But Japan taught me what it REALLY means to stick to the rules. So much fun to watch the reactions of people around us when my mother blew her nose in public (although I told her not to!).
Great video! Can you make an updated video about: What would be the best way for an American to learn Japanese? From a Japanese person’s perspective, if you could guide an American to learn Japanese, then what would be the most efficient tools/resources that you would recommend? What tools/resources have your American friends used that was very successful? What schools, books, online classes, apps would be the most valuable for an American to learn Japanese? Thank you so much!
credit to @Rhys Perrin for finding this " Actually the reason you can’t find a rubbish bin in Japan because of a religious cult that killed 13 and injured 5,500 while trying to install a messianic yoga instructor as the new Emperor of Japan a few years ago. They put homemade poison bombs in bins around Japan which is why the Japanese government reduced the number of bins." so probably dont?
9:34 The reason why there are hardly any public trash cans in Japan is because of an incident that happened in 1995 where a cult called Aum Shinrikyo carried out a terrorist attack in Tokyo where they dropped canisters of lethal gas into public trash cans in subways, which killed 12 and left over 6,000 people injured. It's the worst terrorist attack in Japanese history and is the reason why public trash cans are nearly nonexistent in Japan. Edit: Whoops, looks like there's already a comment about this. Oh well.
Japan is an introverts dream paradise. I can see why it wouldn’t be for everyone but a lot of these “societal hidden dos and don’ts “ I am totally fine with and wish were more common.
Only if you’re a tourist or foreign worker. Students have to do club activities after school every day, on Saturdays, and even during the summer holidays. Then at work, there’s massive social pressure to stay late after hours, and in many cases go drinking after work. :(
From my experience, there should absolutely be no tipping in Japan. They even consider it disrespectful. Most Japanese restaurants require customers to pay for their meals at the front register, rather than leave money with the waiter.
Me: Leaves 10 cents tip and returns to home country next day Japanese people: tracks me through the world and comes to my country, to my state, to my city, to my home to return the tip
As someone who also lives in Japan I feel like I need to say that a lot of these are spot on. I agree wholeheartedly. However, there are some things that depend on the area you're in or depend on certain situations. I live outside of Tokyo and in my neighborhood people don't give much of a care about crossing the street whenever an opportunity presents itself. Some will even wander through stopped traffic to get to the other side quickly. Maybe there's something in the water but I was also taught to obey the traffic signs and not cross until an appropriate time, but when I watched Japanese citizens of all ages openly crossing in front of a koban, I was shocked. The other one that came to mind was a conversation I had with an older Japanese friend of mine. He is a doctor in Osaka and we discussed tipping over Christmas dinner. He had been kind enough to take me to a very fancy French restaurant and mentioned to me that while tipping isn't really a thing in Japan, its not always out of the question. He said that the owner of the restaurant knew him and he had been coming to the restaurant for over 20 years. He told me that on special occasions (such as a holiday) he would tip the owner a bit extra because he was a friend and genuinely appreciated the excellent service. I know that's a bit different than when regular tipping is, but I just thought I should mention it. I don't want to take away from the video because I think its very informative and helpful. People should be aware of whats respectful when they visit a foreign country and I appreciate this video immensely. It presents the do's and don'ts of Japan in an entertaining yet educational manner. I just wanted to add my two cents. Keep up the good work!
If you notice, though, he usually stops the video just before he actually does it (one exception that readily comes to mind is the chopsticks advice). For example, he holds the phone to his ear, but you don't hear him say anything, and he looks like he's about to walk into the street, but the video stops before he even has time to step off the curb.
9:58 funnily enough in yokai watch, which is set in japan, there is a kind of "minigame" where you have to find a bin and it's usually very hard unless you know exactly where they are haha
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We actually do, just that they are in Japanese instead of English and you can choose to display it or not. Originally meant for people hard of hearing but many like to display them out of habit (eg. background noise making it hard to make out what's being said). And Japanese is a complex language; things can get confusing from just audio alone so I enjoy having the subtitles.
While you have a point, the OP meant to not expect to have any subtitles in real life when you go to Japan like you can get in Anime (at least for now...) for conversations, signs, etc...
This is 100% true and I take it very seriously when I travel. You may be the very first person that someone meets from your country. If you’re rude they may think all people from there are rude.
I'm Japanese, but I think this video is mostly correct. Not following the signal or blowing your nose depends on your personal morals, so it varies from person to person, but you must follow other rules. Especially those who do not keep time recognize that they are sloppy and embarrassing as adults. Please come to Japan when Corona calms down!
I tend to not use the traffic lights if i think i can just wait for a decent opening since i can get across without stopping anyone while if i press the button and wait for it to go green then it will likely stop people after i have crossed plus they tend to last longer then it take for me to cross. Though i have seen quite a lot of people dashing across the road seconds before a car which i can definitely see as being a dick move plus dangerous.
Imagine how uncomfortable considerate British people feel on the ok where many people are screaming on their mobiles, eat on the street and litter everywhere 😂
I am Japanese. There is something I want you to be aware of. Recently, there have been incidents of foreign tourists visiting temples and shrines and being forced to buy fake good luck charms by Asians dressed as Indian monks or Japanese monks in the temple grounds. So, please be sure to buy good luck charms at the sales counter in shrines and temples. Sorry for my poor English.
@@hellothere5843 ik it's been 2 years ago lmaoooo but i think Elena meant was that her/his (referring to Elena) grandma walked by and screams as she saw the creator or the guy in the vid that Elena's watching just stabbed the chopsticks into the rice. (sorry if i make any grammatical mistakes- im not rlly good with english)
Another thing not to do in Japan is: Don't hand cash/money to the cashiers. Usually, there is a little saucer/small "plate" that is used for placing cash/money. The cashiers will take that money you pulled up and placed it in that saucer/"plate". One of the unique ways to pay something with cash.
I remember going to a small ramen house and there was this machine that gives you a small ticket-ish thing that has your order in it and you're supposed to give it to the chef and instead of giving the money to the chef, you put inside and it dispenses your change which is nice
I found you on curiosity stream doing a documentary about cats in japan, I am finally going to japan next year after years and years of wanting to go, I am watching your videos to get me nice and prepped and ready, so thank you for all your amazing content. There seem to be so many rules which make logical sense in Japan.
Careful, most of his content is either incorrect or very misleading from the truth. I live in an ancient farmhouse in Kyushu and grow rice ... real Japan. .... my house cost just a few thousand dollars. Please avoid Tokyo at all costs if you are coming!!.
@@rupert-japan o yes no doubt, but I’m not in Japan very long so have to see the major cities really. Be like going to the uk and not visiting London for a few days
(has only one hand) *takes business card Business man:" Oh! So disrespectful! How dare you!" Me: "Bruh -_-, you think I'M disrespectful?" That's what I think of that bullcrap.
Germany too, if you are only on a short visit and your shoes are clean no one minds. If you stay at a friends place because he invited to a LAN Party weekend you can bring along your "Pantoffel", tough.
I’m Japanese, and I think the first is not so bad manners. It isn’t necessary to be careful about it, and I recommend that you come to Japan and eat many delicious our food with enjoying our beautiful town seeing
So when someone hands you a business card, we should analyze it like: "Look at that subtle off-white coloring; the tasteful thickness of it... Oh my God, it even has a watermark."
@@sepmaz5080 Trash bin is a sign of dirtiness, which explains its lack of presence, although it's a pain in the ass to find one when you're out and about.
@@sepmaz5080 Terrorists are making bins rarer, they throw bombs in the bins and it’s discrete and makes shrapnel, urban designers are aware of this and make specially made terror resistant bins or just less bins
@@alexflamebird3376 theyre saying that eating while walking is not accepted but drinking while walking is still okay, i think (based on my very little japanese knowledge)
This is not only for Japan. The most general rule to follow when traveling anywhere, respect local customs and cultures. You will have a better time and also be received much better. Imagine you are a guest at someone’s home.
Ericsurf6 That video where you poured water down your own kid's pants forever marks you as one with no class. I'm disappointed to see anything from you unasked for. Could you move to Antarctica please?
F. A. It depends on situation. But it isn’t forbidden of course. In downtown like Shin-Okubo everyone is eating while walking. The reason why we often eat in front of stores is just because there’s no trash bins. PS. Sorry I'm not familiar with any youtuber who is farmer.
I’m Japanese! Although there are many unspoken agreements, you don’t need to be afraid. It is too complicated even for me. After this crisis, please come to Japan. I’m looking forward to meeting you guys! PS: thanks for a lot of likes(＞人＜;)
I’m from the Uk and I absolutely love your culture, All these comments really do show how lovely you guys are! And thank you for being so understanding, as I know so many of us foreigners would never want to offend the people that live there ❤️
You seem wonderful! I'm working my way through the Genki books with the intent to move to Japan to teach English some day, so I've been very happy to see how kind this comment section has been! Be safe! =)
But I'll have to add that if you're some kind of Asian that could be mistaken as a Japanese based on appearance, you should try to be more mindful of the the etiquette there. You don't get the same pass as some other foreigners do, just a heads up. Learned this the hard way.
This is so true maybe except for South Asians. As an Asian American who've traveled to Japan several times, I'm always mistaken for a Japanese and get the disapproving look when I do something un-Japanese like until they hear me speak.
Yeah and it's almost always toast, unless they're teying to break the cliche by making the anime girls eat a whole freaking bowl of ramen or sth while running to school 😂
I'm Japanese. One piece of advice, you should carry your backpack in front of your body on trains, buses, and other public transportation. Have a nice trip.
In the customs line at the airport in Tokyo, we were specifically asked to carry backpacks in front of us. It was a little uncomfortable, but it wasn't a big inconvenience. I know it prevents people from accidentally hitting someone in a crowded space, but I also wonder if makes the line a little bit shorter when people carry backpacks in front. What do you think?
As a Japanese person, this is pretty entertaining because all of these are things that are normal and standard, but hearing it from the perspective of a tourist is kinda funny.
I am sorry to tell you but the thing with there not being any bins is stupid. Apart of that everything seems okay. Every country in this world has bins. I can't walk up with a shit ton of trash in my bag cause they don't have any bins. If you want to keep the streets clean you can just make the punishments very harsh for it like other countries do and it's fine, Japan is not the only "clean" country in the world.
I mean, it 's not like there aren't any bins anywhere. Places like train stations and convenience stores have them. There just aren't that many on the streets
@@dabbie2700 How could the city punish one random dude for throwing a piece of gum? Is there gonna be trash police? The reason why bins arent everywhere is to keep few places with trash and even those that exist are regulated often. Here in greece there is a shitton of trash cans that are ALL overflowing...
Don't litter even in the absence of a bin??? Isn't this a world wide rule? I wouldn't litter the street in England let alone any other country. Maybe as a child I'd toss my litter aside but as an adult if there is no bin around tossing the rubbish aside wouldn't even pop up in my head as an option.
I think the point he's making is that finding a trash can in Japan is difficult and it's true. The few times I've visited, I just did like he stated in the vid; put the trash in my pocket till I got back to my hotel room.
T Mad I suppose this is one of those rules that is overpowered by society, if you see shit on the floor already why not at to the filth of NY. If you see A hyperclean Tokyo you don't want to throw your rice or whatever weebs eat
Here in The Netherlands, you can even find litter right next to (empty) bins.. it's ridiculous. Bushes are also a very popular spot to litter. And you'll know there's a Mac Donalds within 10 miles of where you see MacDonalds packaging and such littered on the streets (they literally get tossed out of a window). Luckily, most people are probably decent enough..
I found this to be the case in a little convenience store in Virginia owned by Asians (whom I now in retrospect think they were Japanese). I wondered why.
Actually, for passing money you can do it with one hand or both. Unless, restaurants. It really just depends on the cashier. I had money handed to me and other customers one handed sometimes at stores. And if you dont really know which way to do it, they also have little basket. So you can put it in there.
In Japan, there’s an unspoken rule to “take your trash home with you”. Some places do tell you directly to do so, but usually they don’t. This is probably the reason for the lack of bins and litter. So if you’re ever in Japan and can’t find a bin, don’t look all over for one, put it in your bag or pocket and take it with you. A tip is to always have an empty plastic bag with you for trash. I’ve always done this when going on even a day trip where there’s a chance that I won’t have access to a bin. It’s really a life saver. There’s been times when I’m out with my friends and they don’t have a place to put their trash so I offer to carry it in my plastic bag to which they are always ever so grateful. So, do this and you’ll pretty much be a hero.
Lily Fields I am English and would never dream of littering. Yes I have been that person that takes my litter home even in England and even if I have to carry it round for an inconveniently long time. I just wish more people in my country were as contentious as Japanese people
@Catherine Taylor When I visited the UK and caught a train in London I was disgusted that many people left their rubbish on the seats. I took mine out to put in the station bin and there was none. I was forced to ditch it when I got back to the hotel. I can only conclude the British (or Londoners at least) are a pack of unrepentant litterers
"If you're the sort of person to have a debate or argument on things, people will find you obnoxious and dislikeable and probably just avoid you" As it should be. My kind of people!
I actually like it when foreign people shakes my hands or hugs me. I think it’s a lovely gesture.
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That’s cute. Probably more socially acceptable when someone is obviously foreign. I’m sure you do have to get used to it though
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"No tips in Japan" is my most respected culture of Japan. I tipped the Imperial Hotel's bell boy once and he said shyly, "No, no. No tipping in Japan." When I asked him why he said proudly in a slow English, *"it is my honor to service".*
Thats sounds goddamn adorable
;-; that's so darn cute
That's pretty badass and respectable.
@@sketchonomadek5270, Enolp, Aedrim, YES, guys! I literally died right in the minute. A ton of respect to Japanese honor.
how adorable oh my god
I'd like to see the Japanese SWAT team carefully removing their shoes and moving into slippers before infiltrating.
Nah, professionals just put plastic bags over their shoes as they enter the house! =P
Lmaoo
I really hate that most Americans dont remove their shoes when going inside the home on their carpet and some of them going on the bed with shoes on, most American are unclean.
hahahaha, I like your comment very much. That's so hilarious.
If you're not washing your feet after going to the bathroom you're dragging your aerosoled %#%% all over the house anyway.
I am Japanese. If you think about it objectively, it may seem cramped with all the rules, but there are many disasters in this country, so rules, cooperation, and consideration for others are more important than anything else to avoid panic in an emergency situation.
However, not all Japanese are like that, so don't be defensive or nervous!
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【日本でしてはいけないこと】
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【日本人がしないこと】です
この中で外国人が注意されるとしたら、ゴミのポイ捨てくらいです。
日本人は訪日外国人が日本の文化やマナーを知らないことを知っているから、同じことを出来ないからって怒りません。
外国人が日本のルールをわからないように、日本人が外国人をどう見ているかも、外国人はわかっていません。
日本在住外国人が、訪日外国人に自分は日本のことを知っているよ!と言いたいだけ。
That’s what I thought when I looked into it further
あなたはどこにすんでいますか？？ (humor) (idk if i even wrote it good)
Don't record a DEAD BODY
Gaming Dr cough cough... Logan Paul
Exactly, you should eat it instead.
Coh2 Conscript yes, that is the more polite manner
Pearl Anderson who is logan paul??
Gaming Dr i saw this one coming😂😂😂😂
Japan: has hardly any trash bins but streets are really clean
New York City: has so many trash cans but streets are basically trash cans too
Japan uses their streets for cars
NewYorkCity uses their streets for the homeless.....
there is obviously a problem with the translation of the word street , since it has a different meaning :P
Japanese: Can't find a trash bin? I'll just take it home with me... can't let the streets get littered!
Americans: But the trash can is like... 20 feet away! I can't walk that far to throw my trash away! I'll just leave it on the ground!
Maybe a big part of the problem is NY hasn't sparked joy in such a long time
@@kadynbilberry9746 I'm American and I see this all the time, people just throwing coffee, and food on the ground😔its so bad.
New York City is a floating trashcan
It makes sense for everyone to be nice, to be polite, to maintain that air of harmony, to keep your opinion to yourself when you live in such a compact country like Japan.
I'm the only one who feels anxiety for the fact that he had to do those things in public in order to show us
People probably knew he was filming so they didn’t really bother.
He probably did them for a half-second to get the footage (or mouth into the phone).
No I thought the same thing hahaha
me too
Me too!
as a Japanese living in America, when my friends walk into the house with shoes on, im like “WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’RE DOING?”
まさみ bruh im not japanese but same
まさみ bruh same and I’m not even Japanese. Or when you see them put shoes on the bed like “Boi if you don’t-“
haha i think than if you have some respect no matter your culture, you might make confortable to the other and respect their house
Same in France my friends;
it's the same here in sweden you have to take off your shoes.
1. Don’t be Logan Paul
2. Don’t be Logan Paul
3. Don’t be Logan Paul
4. Don’t be Logan Paul
5. Don’t be Logan Paul
7. Don’t be Logan Paul
8. Don’t be Logan Paul
9. Don’t be Logan Paul
10. Don’t be Logan Paul
11. Don’t be Logan Paul
12. Don’t be Logan Paul
Edit: Sorry forgot to put No: 13. Don’t be Logan Paul
haha true i hate that guy
You forgot Don't be Logan Paul
You skipped 6 on purpose, didn't you?
Who the f is Logan Paul?
@@raziel4235 If comment is serious he is a youtuber who has made a name for himself for being the most annoying human possible. He recorded a video when he went to japan and basically shit on their whole social etiquette by acting like an asshole, he also went to the suicide forest and recorded a dead body and uploaded it. If you're curious just search "logan paul japan" and enjoy the cringe.
日本の文化を尊重してくれるだけで嬉しいし十分です。ありがとう！
チップは渡されても困るけどね
日本語字幕分かりやすかったです。
Don't worry too much about manners, feel free to come to Japan!
I would be happy if foreigners could enjoy our country.
You are always welcome!
My favorite on my bucket-list is Japan. My partner doesn't appreciate this idea, because "Japanese people are racist". I cannot imagine why he thinks so and I don't really care about this opinion but do you guys have any information about it?
@@Mereszanh01 Yeah, they are. Japan is the most racist country in the world, Google it. However this has improved a LOT the past couple generations, most racists are old people now. But yeah a lot of Japanese people don't like foreigners, they're not racist as in slaves or any laws or stuff, but some people dislike foreigners and especially non-asians, and treat you differently.
Tristee
I am very sad and embarrassing because the Japanese are considered racists. Since Japan is an island country, there has been little involvement with foreign countries since ancient times. There was a system called "sakoku". In other words, Japanese do not know foreigners well and are therefore afraid. However, international exchange has become popular recently, and some people, mainly young people, have friends who cross countries. I want to make this a country where foreigners can travel with peace of mind.
Alexandra missDUTCHESS
wonderful! I have never been to the Caribbean, but I wonder what a very nice place. Where do you plan to go sightseeing in Japan? There are many ways to enjoy it depending on which season you visit. I like the cherry blossom season, spring. I wish you a wonderful trip.
@@みんじゃす-p8j Me and a couple friends are considering a 2 week vacation in japan where we visit multiple cities and sightseeing places, for one section of it we are planning on trying the japanese club life, do you happen to have any tips for that? and perhaps a tip for a sketchy place we can buy weed lol
You can use your phone on trains just not for talking. Messaging, using net, playing games or music (with headphones), or reading is perfectly fine. More accurately the rule is don't make noise on the train. Conversation is fine but keep it low and just be considerate of others around you.
How quiet are trains in Japan? Here you have to literally scream to pass a word at half meter in the sub.
I always got terrible looks of disgust and anger when i had whisper conversations with my partner on every crowded train in Japan..They accept nothing less than total silence.
why can't people be like that in America ._.
@@enolp Because like every other Western country respect for those around you is NOT part of the culture..Its more like people only think about me..me..me..Very sad way to be and its opposite what the great man in the sky wants us to be like😊😊
@@enolp Because Western countries also have whats called too much lovely FREEDOM..unlike terribly strict and controlled Japan
rest of the world:
"i know a good place to hangout"
Japan:
"come i found this cool bin location"
Which also is a poke stop !
even on their beds
I find the double space after "come" delightful because I read it as a bit of an extra pause
look, you can even smoke here!
I love how tidie the streets are. Love the limited contact thing. Being respectful of others is a big one too. Not to inconvenience others
There's no respect in the way people who value "clean streets" treat their homeless neighbors
No 13: Dont bring yellow roses as a present if youre invited or on a date: yellow roses are meant for funerals...
Or Spider Lily.
Are you speaking from experience? Because ouch
from where i come yellow rose for present is................Uhh i don't want to talk about it
Damn shame. I love yellow roses
Who the hell buys flowers
"Maybe my cat is dead". He was trying to teach you quantum physics.
Schrödinger's cat
@@cond.oriano4380 You misspelled teriyaki
@@cond.oriano4380 I hate Schrödinger his equations give me headache
:'(
Maybe it was his neighbours cat, that he liked but didn’t actually own and still mourned it’s death. If it actually did die.
His cats name was maybe...maybe
As a Japanese opinion, the things you definitely must care about are
❌Tips
❌Calling in the train
❌Wearing shoes inside
❌throwing trash
❌crossing on a red
But we would understand about rest of them.
And as he said you don’t have to too much care about making mistake but enjoy Japan!!
We are waiting!
I'm curious about the slipper things. Is it seen badly to just remove your shoes and walk with your socks/naked feet?
@@poutineausyropderable7108 Nah that isn't a problem unless there's one right next to the entrance. Hospitals, hotels and any other public place has a rack for slippers next to the entrance. When you go to a friends place, socks and naked feet are fine. But like everyone else is saying, everyone accepts mistakes so they'll just be like "Sorry to mention this, we ask every customer(patient) to wear slippers inside our facilities".
ayo hol up you say japanese be against trash... but how come your streets are littered with idol bands ads
I'm surprised to see that crossing on a red is one of the big ones not to do. Even if there isn't a car in sight?
I completely understand not trying to get through quickly when there are oncoming cars (or if you live in the US, just walk out as slow as you can, daring the driver to hit you), but if there is no car anywhere to be seen it just feels like a waste of time.
seulgii_ same! my friend and I are planning to eventually go to Tokyo a couple years from now
If there's one thing i like about Japanese culture, it's their hygiene.
I like their food cuz im a foodie
@@TK-824--- ok lol
Nah that not blowing your nose thing I can't say I like it's so not good for you health wise to keep sniffing rather than just blow your nose into a tissue. That's how mucus gets swallowed and a cold becomes worse than it actually is
@@alexjohnson9204 it’s not forever it’s when you’re in public nerd
@@riverchy744 it don't take more than a few seconds to swallow mucus any idiot who's ever had a cold know that much
_"Japan is all about the_ *R E S P E C T"* - that one guy
Japanese respect others to aviod being unrespected.
-named Logan paul
My dad
me
This is why Japan is unique...you won't find another country like it any where in the world. It's about respect and etiquette.
We hope that you will enjoy Japan.
We don't care much about these.
Things to watch out for is you don't want to go home.
I am Japanese.
Please excuse my poor English.
Addendum
Thank you for your comment
You are awesome
Club panquine is kill
No
This person be like: "Please come to Japan. We don't care about these things! Really, you come here and tip us as much as you like!"
It's pretty good!
🙂👍
My first time in Tokyo I didn't notice that the pedestrian crossing had a light as well, so I was like "Oh, crossing" and just went to cross. A dad-aged guy behind me literally pulled me back by my collar just as a car went racing past.
cindellednic A dad aged guy 😂
Holy shit you got saved o.o
Dad instinct kicked in haha
You are a dumbass if this is true!
Hmmm cars are passin by, but the lights on hmm what could go wrong
I am Japanese. We are very glad that everyone is coming from other countries. Don't be afraid of the rules, please come when the virus subsides. As there are many rules in Japan, but most people are kind.☺️🫶
【Postscript】
I am learning English now, but I was using a translator at the time I made this comment and replies, so sorry if I wrote something rude or wrong🙇♀️
I'll feel disrespectful as soon as I get of the plane😔😂
I love to go Japan. 😉
if only it hasn’t been soooo expensive 😭😭😭😭
April moreno
Some Japanese people do not follow the rules. The rules differ from country to country, so it's natural that you can't follow them. I'm happy just because of your feelings.🥰
Clyde Cavan
I also like to go abroad."(ﾉ*>∀
日本からのアドバイスです。日本人は基本的にシャイですが質問をすれば丁寧に対応することが多いです。それと話しかける場合は学生に話しかけるのがおすすめです。人にもよりますが日本の中高生は５歳ぐらいの英語なら話せます。
"no physical contact"
so different from spanish culture, which is very openly physically affectionate
Same with Brazilians
We're all Latinos anyway
@@chetdude875 I heard that Japanese women are expected to basically lie there and let the man take charge. That's kind of boring.
@@hexyko4850 :( maybe that's why in japanese anime you see so many examples of women being groped with by men without complaint
That's why I love Latina girls, very affectionate and unafraid to get physical. On the very first date with my now long term Brazilian partner, she already spoke about how many kids we're gonna have 😂
or American high school couples
All of the Japanese comments:
You don’t have to be too strict about the rules. Please don’t be afraid. Some of things he’s pointed out, we don’t really care about it.
Like what?
Nisha Rai
Like eating while walking.
U again
Please explain further for those of us who don't know what you do.
@@noname-sf2kt Well, mostly about eating while walking.
But of course Japanese on RUclips are more lenient.
"don't walk and eat"
Meanwhile in anime: *girl bumps into guy while having toast in mouth*
Don't make fun out of Yui-senpai
this rule urks me. especially because many people in japan work so much that it would help with time management.
yui was always a little "off" though
I'm Japanese and I do a lot of sightseeing.
I think this rule is possible depending on some place.
For example, Onsen-towns, festivals, and some tourist spots（such as Miyajima）.
@@richardnoah2922 "yui-sempai" while you are a grown ass man that you're probably 20 years older than her
First saw this video 5 years ago preparing for my vacation in Japan. To this day I still watch all your videos, thank you for your content.
Love how dramatic the "Donts" are xD
420th Like
that dramatic ending too omg... hilarious 🚫
Hmm not all is correct: Don't eat and walk - correct, same in Singapore and a few other places. Share and move food over - incorrect, we, they and Asians share food - so this is accepted. Hugs - yes just dont. Shoes, huh we dont walk in shoes in most homes in Europe either - but erm good vid just a small thing that didnt fit with my experience. :)
He's saying that you're allowed to share food, but put it on their plate or invite them to take it from yours. Do not directly pass food from chopsticks to chopsticks in mid-air.
Actually it was from chopstick to chopstick that we've done, and that together with Japanese hosts. Perhaps its because they were working class, at least it was in a rural place.
But yes, inviting to take the food from your plate is considered ok.
11.) Don't ask where the shrine to Godzilla is
ah yes... thank you
I'm pretty sure there actually is one some where as an Japanese Icon.
Kim Jong-un
Can we do it together?
Drat, that was why I am heading over there!...and the fact that it's Japan.
@@drakassociate9833 There's a huge statue of Gojira at the Kurihama Flower World.
en.japantravel.com/kanagawa/godzilla-at-kurihama-flower-world-yokosuka/16389
That fact that he had the balls to go out in public Japan and actually do these things
DIO
DIO
They see a foreigner with a camera and they instantly get it. "Let him be, he's a weirdo".
*I T W A S M E*
Hello
I tried learning Japanese by reading a Language book and even had a day of learning Japanese and so far only remembered one sentence in Japanese with some bits here and there. It's been while since I used chopsticks but it's always been interesting to use them.
Even though I may never be able to go to Japan, I still wanted to learn the language and culture.
I took japanese in college. It requires a lot more memorization than other languages, thanks to kanji. You basically just have to dedicate at least 5,000 hours to it to learn it, and it will take many years
In Japan: Rare bins and almost no littering
In my country: Bins put five feet away, but shit's still on the streets
people probably kick the bins over, that's why lmao
Mexico?
Superpower 2020
Must be Indonesia
Bet it was Indonesia
I'm Japanese.
When you (or we) get phone call in train, you(or we) can use a phone and should say "I'll call back later as I'm on a train".
You don't have to ignore that call, I guess.
In addition, sometimes you can see some Japanese sit on a floor in train, but that is not manner...
I'm sorry for my poor English.
It would make me happy if my comments helped you.
You had great English! Nothing to worry about.
arigato
I want to speak English
I got a question.
I am learning japanese and i am curious.
*WHY NOT JUST USE HIRAGANA INSTEAD OF KANJI WHY THIS IS SO HARD*
@@MehNameIsJeff I'm a Japanese but I think so, too :)
海外の人が日本の文化などをこんな風に事細かくチェックし動画にしてくれると下手な教育番組より日本文化を知れるしなにより、日本人の文化というのを再確認できる。ありがとう。
チップより「笑顔でありがとう」の方がうれしいです。 そしてまた来店してくれたらもっとうれしいです。
全然チップのほうが嬉しいです
@@fish1368普通の日本人は謙遜するよ
I think Chris has covered the main ones! Here's a few bonus tips for any extra diligent students :)
*13.* _Driving Part 1_
If you've hired a car or a motorbike in Japan and you're going to be doing some driving; your eyes are not fooling you, the speed limit sign really did say 50kph but an 85 year old man just zoomed past you in a tiny truck going 80kph!!! Speed limits are often broken in Japan by locals who know the areas back-to-front, and often know where all the fixed speed cameras are. Most Japanese cars these days also come equipped with a "Navi" which is a typical in-car navigation system that includes warnings of well known speed cameras, or police-patrol spots. This results in some pretty "elastic" speed limits... However, don't even DARE take advantage of this if you're a foreigner on an international driving permit... as more than 90% of offenses alleged in Japanese courts end up in prosecution !!! (not worth the risk).
*14.* _Driving Part 2_
Be sure to bring some extra patience if you're going through cities and dense residential areas! Traffic Lights are not as well coordinated as other countries, so you might get quite triggered for hitting red light after red light after red light. Stay calm, and keep on driving.
*15.* _Far Queue_
Don't cut queues! Lines can grow very long at Train Stations at peak hour. Cutting queues might be fair game in other parts of the world, but in Japan you'll enjoy death stares for the rest of the trip!
*16.* _Escalating confusion_
Depending on which region of Japan you're in, you should either keep to the left, or keep right (to let others in more of a hurry, pass) when going up escalators, climbing stairs etc. Generally most of Japan sticks to the left e.g. in the greater Tokyo area (also known as the Kantō region), but if you're in Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe or Nara for example (Kansai region), you might notice people sticking to the right. As for most things in Japanese society, don't question it.. just blend in ;)
*17.* _Time is money_
If you're about to pay for something by cash and it's busy (e.g. the supermarket), do your best to prepare the correct change for the cashier before you get there! In Japan, everyone comes prepared.It's not only a practice of courtesy, but often feels like it's treated as a measurement of intelligence too. Advice for travellers is simply to use your Suica/Pasmo (public transport card) as much as possible. Most convenience stores and many supermarkets have tap & pay machines for these cards.
*18.* _Bow Wow Wow Yippie Yo Yippie Yay_
Receiving bows from someone for the first time can be a nerve-racking and puzzling experience for a foreigner on their first trip. Pro Tip! Don't freak out and start bobbing your head back and forth like you're in a moshpit, as this might also trigger the Japanese person to feel obliged to keep bowing longer to match yours, creating a wonderfully awkward situation! Instead, if you receive a bow from someone my advice is simply to show courtesy. Smile and say "thankyou" if you haven't already acuqired some basic travel Japanese. Or if you're feeling courageous, you can bow back! Bowing etiquette is more complicated if you're a local, so advice for travellers who want to try to bow back would be to keep it simple. Don't worry about how high/low it is, putting arms at your side, or keeping/avoiding eye contact etc. Just commit to bowing in a way that feels natural, and the effort will be noticed and appreciated.
Japan's a stunningly beautiful place and is still rich in culture to this day. I don't know anyone who's returned from a Japan holiday without having creatied wonderful long-lasting memories.
All the best for your future travels !! ^_^/ Let's hope the world can defeat this COVID thing soon.
When I was stationed there, I knew some folks who got the speeding ticket at the toll booth when they got to the exit WAY too fast from when/where they got on. You'll always see people speeding on the tollways, but they will always use a rest area along the way to increase the elapsed time to offset the speeding. That said, you have to be speeding pretty excessively to trip the time limit.
Arigato Gozaimasu!
Does my smile and deep/slow head nod qualify as a "foreigner's bow"?
@@lordmalachi6 I see no reason for anyone to brand it that way if you made an effort/ did it with respect for the other person.
I grew up in Taiwan and when I was in grade 1 forgot to bow and got hit countless times by my teacher
I know someone who experienced the stare of disapprovement at a red light in Japan. It was a japanese teenager who crossed when the light hadn't turned green and every single person on both sides of the streets just stared this person into submission and he awkwardly stepped back onto the sidewalk.
They can stare all they want. I'm gonna walk
couldn't hear you i was 4 streets ahead while you're still waiting at the light.
LMAO The power of stares
AeroxTeamNL Crew
I will stand in front of your 18 wheeler with my hand out and you WILL stop. Pedestrians have the right of way.
It happened to me once an old railroad conductor he looked profoundly disappointed in me. I felt pretty bad glad they don't do that technique here
Why am I watching this, I'm Japanese
A refresher?
わいも
@@ゴリラ-w3h I'm turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese at least I think so ....
Seriously, grew up in Hawaii and was shooting the bull with some mainland US born Japanese people here in my favorite hangout, Japantown in San Jose California, and at one point the older lady said, "He's more Japanese than we are!".
It's always good to brush up on things though.
Seriously, the mainland's too cray, will retire back home in Hawaii.
Now back to blowing my shakuhachi while I watch this crazy Brit's vids.
Same it just popped up in my feed😅
なんでやろな
わたしが思ったことを伝えますね✨
～食べ歩き～
ダメという訳ではありません！
京都では食べ歩き前提で楽しみに来てる方やそういう出店もあるくらいです
ここら辺は難しいところなので、周りを見ながら判断するのがいいかなというところです
ただ施設内などで食べ歩きするのはあまりよくは見られませんね
～チップを受け取れない理由～
チップを置かれても、受け取ることが出来ないんです
お客様からお金を受け取ったことが知られれば会社内で問題視されます
それぞれのお店でそれは暗黙のルールとしてあります
～名刺～
名刺を受け取って粗末に扱うのは、お相手をそのように扱っているのと同じです
軽視していると思われてしまうのでケースか、なければ財布に仕舞うのが良いでしょう
～握手～
スキンシップの少ない日本では確かにハグは抵抗があるかと思います
ですが握手は問題ないのではというのが個人的な意見です
軽やかなスキンシップをしてくださる海外の方から、こちらもげんきをもらえますので😊
ですがコロナ期にどこの店舗に入るにも手の消毒などをしていたり、ニュースでコロナの怖さを報道されまくっていたことでウイルスに過敏になってしまっている方もいるだと思います
（特に関東の方では）
ですのであと何年かは控えるのがベストかなと思います
動画の中にあったように、間違えてしまったとしても責め立てる日本人は少ないですし、間違ってしまうのは同じ生活環境に居なかったのですから仕方のないことです
ですので大前提として、日本に来た際には楽しんでほしい！
わからないことは周りが教えてくれますよ✨
多くの方のご訪問、日本は待ってます☺️
JAPANESE AIRLINE PILOT: "This is Captain Tanaka. We're presently at 35,000 feet and maybe we're out of fuel."
OH NO
Im dead omg maybe from the plane, maybe from the comment
Japan: don't pass food using chopsticks.
Anime:have some more, using chopsticks passes the food.
@@drmanjunath09 bro, that's totally different.it's alright to use your chopsticks to put some food in people's bowl, just not passing food with chopsticks.
Hmmm do u know haikyuu? Cuz one of the anime characters name is tanaka
When accepting something from someone like the business card, use both hands. I was told this is especially true while dining.
@@ThreadBomb could be,if it's a business meet
And dont put the business card in your trouser back pocket.
Crossing the street in the absence of traffic! Absolutely true. I was out at 3 am and spotted a party of drunken businessmen walking together. It was a small street, probably no traffic here even in daylight. Yet they all halted their march on the red stoplight. 3am at night. Not a living soul in sight. Madness
there is actually a joke from my country which is basicly just what you said, but with germans.
Riad Wumaier but we cross over red lights
Yes, we Germans do that but it's rather rare and definitely not to the extent the Brits do. I actually got shouted at sometimes for doing it (o_O) But Japan taught me what it REALLY means to stick to the rules. So much fun to watch the reactions of people around us when my mother blew her nose in public (although I told her not to!).
Happens in some places in Germany
3am...at night. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Great video!
Can you make an updated video about:
What would be the best way for an American to learn Japanese?
From a Japanese person’s perspective, if you could guide an American to learn Japanese, then what would be the most efficient tools/resources that you would recommend?
What tools/resources have your American friends used that was very successful?
What schools, books, online classes, apps would be the most valuable for an American to learn Japanese?
Thank you so much!
13) don't come outside with an orange jumpsuit claiming your naruto
You're*
Dude I laughed way too hard at this one
Basically, don't be a weeb.
There goes my plan
Fine, I'll claim I'm Burrito Uzumaki, then.
Someone needs to make an app showing the locations of all the bins in Tokyo.
where is George Costanza when you need him
credit to @Rhys Perrin for finding this "
Actually the reason you can’t find a rubbish bin in Japan because of a religious cult that killed 13 and injured 5,500 while trying to install a messianic yoga instructor as the new Emperor of Japan a few years ago. They put homemade poison bombs in bins around Japan which is why the Japanese government reduced the number of bins." so probably dont?
No need of app! Just look for the vending machines. You most probably find a trash bin nearby. ;)
Same-ish thing happened in France so now we have... transparent bins. And it works.
There probably is one
9:34 The reason why there are hardly any public trash cans in Japan is because of an incident that happened in 1995 where a cult called Aum Shinrikyo carried out a terrorist attack in Tokyo where they dropped canisters of lethal gas into public trash cans in subways, which killed 12 and left over 6,000 people injured. It's the worst terrorist attack in Japanese history and is the reason why public trash cans are nearly nonexistent in Japan.
Edit: Whoops, looks like there's already a comment about this. Oh well.
Ah glad to see other countries hysterically overreact.
People were injured. People DIED.
If that's overreaction, then you DEFINITELY don't know about the Capitol storming.
Long story short: To prevent lunartic cult zealots from terrorizing the public.
What about the nuke that hit japan
Pretty sure they placed the sarin gas inside the trains under seats
Japan is an introverts dream paradise. I can see why it wouldn’t be for everyone but a lot of these “societal hidden dos and don’ts “ I am totally fine with and wish were more common.
Only if you’re a tourist or foreign worker. Students have to do club activities after school every day, on Saturdays, and even during the summer holidays. Then at work, there’s massive social pressure to stay late after hours, and in many cases go drinking after work. :(
@@kiwimusume Yeah I hear working in Japan is hell
I was watching this and thinking OMG yes, it sounds wonderful! I am a touch-averse, introverted neat freak and this just sounds like heaven.
@@MicheleHolly-Australiaagreed 😂
From my experience, there should absolutely be no tipping in Japan. They even consider it disrespectful.
Most Japanese restaurants require customers to pay for their meals at the front register, rather than leave money with the waiter.
Jellal this comment has only my reply. Please reply so that I can complete an achievement in life.
Well I see you again on another channel. You are everywhere.
Manish Kabadi bro it’s never gonna happen this man has a reputation to uphold
We meet again
You're even here?
Me: Leaves 10 cents tip and returns to home country next day
Japanese people: tracks me through the world and comes to my country, to my state, to my city, to my home to return the tip
@@NateJGardner lmao
@@NateJGardner I think Japan is just a bunch of Canadian Chik-fil-a employees
WhAT d0 lmfao
And to give u's Some corona poueer
@@whatd0605 the japanese council will choose your fate
私は日本人です。
突然、この動画がお勧めに出てきました。
良い動画ですね。
I am Japanese.
Suddenly, this video came up for recommendation.
It's a good video.
As someone who also lives in Japan I feel like I need to say that a lot of these are spot on. I agree wholeheartedly. However, there are some things that depend on the area you're in or depend on certain situations. I live outside of Tokyo and in my neighborhood people don't give much of a care about crossing the street whenever an opportunity presents itself. Some will even wander through stopped traffic to get to the other side quickly. Maybe there's something in the water but I was also taught to obey the traffic signs and not cross until an appropriate time, but when I watched Japanese citizens of all ages openly crossing in front of a koban, I was shocked.
The other one that came to mind was a conversation I had with an older Japanese friend of mine. He is a doctor in Osaka and we discussed tipping over Christmas dinner. He had been kind enough to take me to a very fancy French restaurant and mentioned to me that while tipping isn't really a thing in Japan, its not always out of the question. He said that the owner of the restaurant knew him and he had been coming to the restaurant for over 20 years. He told me that on special occasions (such as a holiday) he would tip the owner a bit extra because he was a friend and genuinely appreciated the excellent service. I know that's a bit different than when regular tipping is, but I just thought I should mention it.
I don't want to take away from the video because I think its very informative and helpful. People should be aware of whats respectful when they visit a foreign country and I appreciate this video immensely. It presents the do's and don'ts of Japan in an entertaining yet educational manner. I just wanted to add my two cents. Keep up the good work!
xIIL3GENDx .
Wherever you go. There will always be about 2/5 people who will cross the street even if the stoplight says no
Well said! 🤗 - japanese person
xIIL3GENDx everyone cares
Target ad it takes 2
"Don't wipe your nose in public"
*cries* *in* *allergies*
markly People usually stick tissues in their nose
Vienna Moen true
markly what
@@Sean-gio2 masks dont help with seasonal allergies 😭
I’m literally currently suffering from the worst hay fever imaginable and not blowing my nose would be horribleeeee
*Japan is all about RESPECT*
And being mindful about your surroundings and fellows.
Lmao lies...
@@lemagloria lies?? No its not
Bruh better learn their culture
Mmm more about not bringing disrespect to self and family.
Kinda sounds like everyone is scared to be themselves. This is why demented hentai exists lol.
The best part of this video is clearly that he does EVERY SINGLE THING he tell us not to do
If you notice, though, he usually stops the video just before he actually does it (one exception that readily comes to mind is the chopsticks advice). For example, he holds the phone to his ear, but you don't hear him say anything, and he looks like he's about to walk into the street, but the video stops before he even has time to step off the curb.
"1. Don't record a dead body in the suicide forest"
🤣 fs
😹
lmao
Damn it...I was going to mention Logan Paul.....
@Aru Orazali_Aleronii 😂
日本人は確かに遅刻には厳しいけど
終わりの時間はクソほど守らないよ
良いこと指摘した！
学生でも社会人でも終わりの時間はあんまり守られない
鮭 そうよ〜
Ok
@@田中萌花-i6j スペイン人やイタリア人にはそれは特にキツいのかな・・・。
"Business card is the physical extension of a person"
So it's a Stand?
T. Özkan lmaoooo
Is that a JoJo reference?
god? is that you?
T. O. Card Platinum
CHRIS IS A JOJO REFERENCE
9:58 funnily enough in yokai watch, which is set in japan, there is a kind of "minigame" where you have to find a bin and it's usually very hard unless you know exactly where they are haha
Japan: people are understanding if you don't know the etiquett
Also Japan: Old woman becomes supersaiyan cause you forgot the etiquett
she is a joomer
Cuz it's not just etiquette. It's unhygienic as hell.
she teached forcoming. a japanese gets the head chopped off with a samurai sword!
That's just dirty...we don't do it over here too, unless you want to be spanked by my mom.
Tbh, The Stare of Disapproval™️ is a scarier thought than prison or fines
Dishonor on you, dishonor on your cow!
12 hour flight
12 things not to do
12 minute video
12 of everything
"12 of everything"
ruined it.
12 letters broo
I turned 12 on July 12
12 days of Christmas
12 disciples
12 months in a year
12 hours in a half day
12 seconds in......
12 seconds
Illuminati confirmed.....
queue The X-Files theme song
Edzinam Banini turned 14on 14th july
As japanese,I want to say this video is perfect.😊
Thank you for your corportion and We expect to you come japan.🎉
if you go to japan dont expect to have the subtitles like in anime
We actually do, just that they are in Japanese instead of English and you can choose to display it or not. Originally meant for people hard of hearing but many like to display them out of habit (eg. background noise making it hard to make out what's being said). And Japanese is a complex language; things can get confusing from just audio alone so I enjoy having the subtitles.
lol
madharuhi i think they mean English subtitles
While you have a point, the OP meant to not expect to have any subtitles in real life when you go to Japan like you can get in Anime (at least for now...) for conversations, signs, etc...
lol
“When you enter a different country, you are your country’s ambassador.” -my middle school teacher
That is the wisest thing I've heard.
Yes very true.
Wow.
Didn't even think about it that way
This is 100% true and I take it very seriously when I travel. You may be the very first person that someone meets from your country. If you’re rude they may think all people from there are rude.
You forgot murder
Dogen ikr
Dogen mah boy!
Murder is ok as long as you don't stain the sidewalk with blood.
Dogen. I got your location.
Stay tuned.
Yup, specially because tbey kill themselvs anyway.
I'm Japanese, but I think this video is mostly correct.
Not following the signal or blowing your nose depends on your personal morals, so it varies from person to person, but you must follow other rules. Especially those who do not keep time recognize that they are sloppy and embarrassing as adults. Please come to Japan when Corona calms down!
I tend to not use the traffic lights if i think i can just wait for a decent opening since i can get across without stopping anyone while if i press the button and wait for it to go green then it will likely stop people after i have crossed plus they tend to last longer then it take for me to cross. Though i have seen quite a lot of people dashing across the road seconds before a car which i can definitely see as being a dick move plus dangerous.
@@xXBisquitsXx 後の人が止まっても気にしないし、気にされない。全員、信号とルールに不満はないし。
2) Don't buy a fish and put it on a taxi
3) Don't act like Logan Paul
3) Don't throw pokeball to anyone
それを日本人が見るっていうね。
なんかこういうの見ちゃうw
別視点から見れて楽しいですよねw
逆に海外との違いが分かりますからね！
good
めっちゃわかる、つい気になる
imagine how uncomfortable Japanese feel in the uk where many people are screaming on their mobiles, eat on streets and litter everywhere...
hahhahahahha
Imagine how uncomfortable considerate British people feel on the ok where many people are screaming on their mobiles, eat on the street and litter everywhere 😂
silvia h And people say the British are some of the nicest and most considerate people in the world.
@@alex-sv8ru older generation definitely yes....younger not so much...
@@silviah2302 45% of youth maybe
I am Japanese. There is something I want you to be aware of. Recently, there have been incidents of foreign tourists visiting temples and shrines and being forced to buy fake good luck charms by Asians dressed as Indian monks or Japanese monks in the temple grounds. So, please be sure to buy good luck charms at the sales counter in shrines and temples. Sorry for my poor English.
That's a very useful thing to know. Thank you.
Basically, don’t do what Logan Paul did
Should Follow that Rule for all walks of life I think.
Hawkypou
Exactly
Isabella Maldonado but it was funny to watch :(
Luke Skywalker Jedi Knight no
Lisabëth Rosemöon Magical Drawings sorry that I couldn’t finish your whole book, but agreed.
I was watching this in the living room and my grandma walked by and screamed as he stabbed his chopsticks into the rice 😂
"Grandma", "he"
Hwat
@@hellothere5843 ik it's been 2 years ago lmaoooo
but i think Elena meant was that her/his (referring to Elena) grandma walked by and screams as she saw the creator or the guy in the vid that Elena's watching just stabbed the chopsticks into the rice. (sorry if i make any grammatical mistakes- im not rlly good with english)
Another thing not to do in Japan is: Don't hand cash/money to the cashiers. Usually, there is a little saucer/small "plate" that is used for placing cash/money. The cashiers will take that money you pulled up and placed it in that saucer/"plate". One of the unique ways to pay something with cash.
I remember going to a small ramen house and there was this machine that gives you a small ticket-ish thing that has your order in it and you're supposed to give it to the chef and instead of giving the money to the chef, you put inside and it dispenses your change which is nice
@@OkamiBlaze_O It's the ordering machine.
I found you on curiosity stream doing a documentary about cats in japan, I am finally going to japan next year after years and years of wanting to go, I am watching your videos to get me nice and prepped and ready, so thank you for all your amazing content. There seem to be so many rules which make logical sense in Japan.
Careful, most of his content is either incorrect or very misleading from the truth. I live in an ancient farmhouse in Kyushu and grow rice ... real Japan. .... my house cost just a few thousand dollars. Please avoid Tokyo at all costs if you are coming!!.
@@rupert-japan o yes no doubt, but I’m not in Japan very long so have to see the major cities really. Be like going to the uk and not visiting London for a few days
歩き食べとか歩き飲みはやってる人多いしぶつかったりしなきゃ全然ええんやで。
ゴミはゴミ箱に捨てたらええで。
S N 食べ歩きはもはや白い目で見られる時代では無い。
@@谷口-x2n
それは一概には言えない。
飲むのは特に思わないけど、
歩きながら食べるのは基本的に良くない。
急いでたら仕方ないけど。
逆に串カツとかキュウリとか売ってるところで食べ歩きしないやつはいないもんな。。
祭りなら食べ歩きはよし。
飲み物は場所によりって感じなのかな
それができない一部の日本人、中国人、韓国人
Also always take someones business card with 2 hands. Never 1 it is seen as a great disrespect. Forgot to mention that.
thats extremely weird and unecessary,its japanese alright.
Also giving a business card. Use both hands and make sure its facing so the person receives it can read it.
(has only one hand) *takes business card
Business man:" Oh! So disrespectful! How dare you!"
Me: "Bruh -_-, you think I'M disrespectful?" That's what I think of that bullcrap.
@@bretdavis1037 good to know.im never gonna do it if i ever go to japan.
You just said ya'll. Also, do you have to have such a long username do you really have to profess your undying love for Yoongi in your username?
Honestly I think Americans are the only people who wear shoes indoors.
Same
- Norwegian
Germany too, if you are only on a short visit and your shoes are clean no one minds.
If you stay at a friends place because he invited to a LAN Party weekend you can bring along your "Pantoffel", tough.
I live in Wales (UK) and we always take our shoes off indoors.
The Netherlands to
Even then my parents taught me to take my shoes off as soon as I enter someones house
I’m Japanese, and I think the first is not so bad manners.
It isn’t necessary to be careful about it, and I recommend that you come to Japan and eat many delicious our food with enjoying our beautiful town seeing
So when someone hands you a business card, we should analyze it like: "Look at that subtle off-white coloring; the tasteful thickness of it... Oh my God, it even has a watermark."
Robert B when did a nit wit like you get so tasteful
I definitely would, someone who just gives you their company car.
*drops card onto table as they process such an amazing card.*
Then it's usually customary to chop up the card giver with an axe and return some videotapes.
American psycho anyone? :D
Seriously, not littering on the streets should be the norm everywhere.
Yeah I agree but why are there no trash bins for that purpose?
@@sepmaz5080 yeahh.... I love how clean the streets is but its so damm difficult to find a trash can.
@@sepmaz5080 Trash bin is a sign of dirtiness, which explains its lack of presence, although it's a pain in the ass to find one when you're out and about.
So are rooms you can swing a cat in in most cities.
@@sepmaz5080
Terrorists are making bins rarer, they throw bombs in the bins and it’s discrete and makes shrapnel, urban designers are aware of this and make specially made terror resistant bins or just less bins
食べ歩きをするのは良くないけど飲み物くらいなら大丈夫だよ
What
Alex flame Bird 1:10 eat❌ drink⭕
今の時期なら尚更ね。お祭りとかならいいけど。
ゴミさえちゃんとゴミ箱に捨ててくれればまぁ気にしないかな
@@alexflamebird3376 theyre saying that eating while walking is not accepted but drinking while walking is still okay, i think (based on my very little japanese knowledge)
This is not only for Japan. The most general rule to follow when traveling anywhere, respect local customs and cultures. You will have a better time and also be received much better. Imagine you are a guest at someone’s home.
I've been in Japan for ages and you're spot on with all of these Chris. I enjoyed the ending best! Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Thanks man, have yourself a great Christmas!
Its Eric!!!
I can do the pencil trick!
Ericsurf6 That video where you poured water down your own kid's pants forever marks you as one with no class. I'm disappointed to see anything from you unasked for. Could you move to Antarctica please?
ERIIIC!
'I knew what Pikachu was.' Our beloved tour guide everyone.
Finally found a comment not about Logan Paul.....
Please not eat in train.
This is why this act makes noises and smells that makes people around you feel bad.
Same in London (at least in theory)
F. A. It depends on situation. But it isn’t forbidden of course.
In downtown like Shin-Okubo everyone is eating while walking.
The reason why we often eat in front of stores is just because there’s no trash bins.
PS. Sorry I'm not familiar with any youtuber who is farmer.
You have excellent english!
tell your fellow japanese
@@ulture uhh... I feel bad for eating that big mac..
The Japanese are so gracious and forgiving! I loved my time there!!
I’m Japanese! Although there are many unspoken agreements, you don’t need to be afraid. It is too complicated even for me.
After this crisis, please come to Japan.
I’m looking forward to meeting you guys!
PS: thanks for a lot of likes(＞人＜;)
Take care of yourself⚘
I’m from the Uk and I absolutely love your culture, All these comments really do show how lovely you guys are! And thank you for being so understanding, as I know so many of us foreigners would never want to offend the people that live there ❤️
You seem wonderful! I'm working my way through the Genki books with the intent to move to Japan to teach English some day, so I've been very happy to see how kind this comment section has been! Be safe! =)
Im looking forward to studying in Japan, perhaps you can help me :D
This is so nice! I’m from Texas and I am hoping to visit Japan one day. :)
But I'll have to add that if you're some kind of Asian that could be mistaken as a Japanese based on appearance, you should try to be more mindful of the the etiquette there. You don't get the same pass as some other foreigners do, just a heads up. Learned this the hard way.
This is so true maybe except for South Asians. As an Asian American who've traveled to Japan several times, I'm always mistaken for a Japanese and get the disapproving look when I do something un-Japanese like until they hear me speak.
joeyisreading good thing im Filipino..
Takowasa he just said when he talks it's all cleared up. Must be a duck still valid.
Mykel Hardin isn’t japan the 1 who invaded philippines in the first place?
They also invaded Korea, but they still hate the buggers.
"Don't eat and drink while walking"
Anime girls: *eats a whole entire meal while going to school*
Oh,,,yes. It is anime that isnt real.😅haha
but in festival,sometime we'll eat and drink while walk .－@[]@[]@
Sorry for mine English is bad.
Yeah and it's almost always toast, unless they're teying to break the cliche by making the anime girls eat a whole freaking bowl of ramen or sth while running to school 😂
I see Japanese break this rule all the time, constantly, especially on big city areas
Lol
*TOAST IN MOUTH L8 FOR SCHOOL*
I'm Japanese.
One piece of advice, you should carry your backpack in front of your body on trains, buses, and other public transportation.
Have a nice trip.
ONE PIECE
reason?
@@VereneLemieuxif you have it back you might hit someone with it without knowing it
In the customs line at the airport in Tokyo, we were specifically asked to carry backpacks in front of us. It was a little uncomfortable, but it wasn't a big inconvenience. I know it prevents people from accidentally hitting someone in a crowded space, but I also wonder if makes the line a little bit shorter when people carry backpacks in front. What do you think?
As a Japanese person, this is pretty entertaining because all of these are things that are normal and standard, but hearing it from the perspective of a tourist is kinda funny.
Hhmm now you've given me an urge to look up what not to do or do in the US.
dont do anything. america is sensitive now :/
I am sorry to tell you but the thing with there not being any bins is stupid. Apart of that everything seems okay. Every country in this world has bins. I can't walk up with a shit ton of trash in my bag cause they don't have any bins. If you want to keep the streets clean you can just make the punishments very harsh for it like other countries do and it's fine, Japan is not the only "clean" country in the world.
I mean, it 's not like there aren't any bins anywhere. Places like train stations and convenience stores have them. There just aren't that many on the streets
@@dabbie2700 How could the city punish one random dude for throwing a piece of gum? Is there gonna be trash police? The reason why bins arent everywhere is to keep few places with trash and even those that exist are regulated often. Here in greece there is a shitton of trash cans that are ALL overflowing...
これをできない日本人がいるのに
海外の人が日本にきてルールを守っていることは本当にすごいことだと思います！！
_I'm learning my hiragana and katakana, so keep it coming!_
どうもありがとう。がんばっております。
どうもありがとうございました あなたの人はとても素敵です。
Don't litter even in the absence of a bin??? Isn't this a world wide rule? I wouldn't litter the street in England let alone any other country. Maybe as a child I'd toss my litter aside but as an adult if there is no bin around tossing the rubbish aside wouldn't even pop up in my head as an option.
Don't we wish all people were like you, but clearly that's not the case judging by the litter on the ground in many a city around the world...
I think the point he's making is that finding a trash can in Japan is difficult and it's true. The few times I've visited, I just did like he stated in the vid; put the trash in my pocket till I got back to my hotel room.
Obviously, you don't live in the USA
T Mad I suppose this is one of those rules that is overpowered by society, if you see shit on the floor already why not at to the filth of NY. If you see A hyperclean Tokyo you don't want to throw your rice or whatever weebs eat
Here in The Netherlands, you can even find litter right next to (empty) bins.. it's ridiculous.
Bushes are also a very popular spot to litter. And you'll know there's a Mac Donalds within 10 miles of where you see MacDonalds packaging and such littered on the streets (they literally get tossed out of a window).
Luckily, most people are probably decent enough..
7:17 that's just true everywhere in the world
Japanese people: Tend to be calm, chill and muted
Meanwhile shonen anime protagonists: ...........
Lol-dattebayo
''I just woke up and I'm gonna be late for that very important thing today''
Japanese people aren't quiet and calmed for no reason, they do this to not escalate matters
asta-
Fawaz Shefeek HAHAHA
You forgot one major thingie. On exchanging businesscards (or anything else personal, gifts and money) use BOTH hands, goes for giving and taking.
I found this to be the case in a little convenience store in Virginia owned by Asians (whom I now in retrospect think they were Japanese). I wondered why.
@@peter10003 using both hands conveys a respectful attitude.
MrBlafhert That's why amputees aren't allowed in Japan, fuck those guys they're so rude.
I like this vid
Actually, for passing money you can do it with one hand or both. Unless, restaurants. It really just depends on the cashier. I had money handed to me and other customers one handed sometimes at stores. And if you dont really know which way to do it, they also have little basket. So you can put it in there.
In Japan, there’s an unspoken rule to “take your trash home with you”. Some places do tell you directly to do so, but usually they don’t. This is probably the reason for the lack of bins and litter. So if you’re ever in Japan and can’t find a bin, don’t look all over for one, put it in your bag or pocket and take it with you.
A tip is to always have an empty plastic bag with you for trash. I’ve always done this when going on even a day trip where there’s a chance that I won’t have access to a bin. It’s really a life saver. There’s been times when I’m out with my friends and they don’t have a place to put their trash so I offer to carry it in my plastic bag to which they are always ever so grateful. So, do this and you’ll pretty much be a hero.
Yes we have that here too. It's called common sense
lol
japan cleeean! they actually CAre 4 EARTH 4 reeal
Lily Fields I am English and would never dream of littering. Yes I have been that person that takes my litter home even in England and even if I have to carry it round for an inconveniently long time. I just wish more people in my country were as contentious as Japanese people
@Catherine Taylor When I visited the UK and caught a train in London I was disgusted that many people left their rubbish on the seats. I took mine out to put in the station bin and there was none. I was forced to ditch it when I got back to the hotel. I can only conclude the British (or Londoners at least) are a pack of unrepentant litterers
"If you're the sort of person to have a debate or argument on things, people will find you obnoxious and dislikeable and probably just avoid you"
As it should be. My kind of people!
マナー以前に焼き鳥とかの串ものを歩きながら食べるのは、転んだら大惨事になるから気をつけて欲しい。