I was going to comment that it made no sense to not hand scoop water when you are dumping dirty hand water back in anyway and then I saw this. Clever video. I thought I was getting merely educational, but you are pretty funny.
Paolo fromTOKYO thanks so much for this video and just the channel in general. I am traveling to Tokyo in a couple weeks with family and it’s our first time there. 2 questions: do you have a video that outlines an efficient way to enjoy a week in just Tokyo alone? Also, would you advise visiting another city in Japan if we only have 1 week? My instinct is just to focus on Tokyo since it’s our first of many visits, but if you think it’s worthwhile traveling to Osaka or Kyoto for a day trip I’d be interested what you could do in a day. Thanks again for all the awesome videos and your enthusiasm!
I am Japanese. Thanks for sharing the manner video at shrines. One thing that I have to mention here.... 0:29 You must not clean your hands "above the water pool"! Do not let (unclean) water go back to the pool...its really not good. The right way is scoop water from the pool and wash outside of the pool.
@wh91lion Thank you for this correction, we learned the hard way, when my colleague did it over the water and got some dirty stares - being short has it's perks, as I did correct way because was barely able to reach the ladel 😊 Not sure if you will answer after 4 years, but I was wondering - can you wash your face with this water as well?..
Grey Wanderer I know Japan isn’t strict with religion. I grew up with both Buddhism and Christianity in Japan and I actually don’t have a specific religion. The only thing bugging me is the random visitors of the shrine coming to pray and seeing him do these shit.
@@Shanaoh It's like none of you noticed this shrine is completely empty. It's not like he went there during 初詣 and did all of this in front of hundreds of people.
Also, you may have skipped it because it is obvious to you, but don't step on the threshold at the entrance. Some shrines have a raised wooden threshold that kind of looks like a step. My son step right up on one and froze a women in her tracks as she just pointed with an aghast look on her face. Thx for the video, I am looking forward to spending 3 months in Japan as soon as the world recovers. :)
I'm not going to lie, this guy made me love Japan even more with the way he presented it, and it was so funny. I enjoyed it, and his explanation of manners was helpful for foreigners because no one tells you what is acceptable or not. Thank you for this video, and you are funny too!
yes, the Japanese are very gracious and forgiving people. I think as long as you are not being rude and obnoxious, they will accept your actions if you are a tourist and don't know the customs.
@Darkstar my comment was one+ year ago and I can’t even find my comment even if I want to. And also who would “update” comments when there is a date on when ur comment is made
Yeah, many don't do some of these things. As for bowing at the gate when entering or leaving, I rarely saw people do that. Also saw lots of Japanese wears hats.
As a Muslim, what I find fascinating about this - is that its an ancient tradition; The belief in some god and the bowing and/or prostration was a similarity between the two civilizations (Muslim civilizations and Japanese) centuries before they had any interaction with one another. The cleaning with the water ladel is even sooo similar to how Muslims perform their obligatory water cleansing (wudu) before prayer. We're all bound to each other by some sort of goodness!
The Muslims inherited those from the Jews, and they inherited those traditions from the ones who lived in a time when there weren't that many humans to begin with. Shinto is one of the few religions from those days that still persists to this day. (compare the layout of a Shinto shrine to the one of a Jewish temple) The cleansing at a water source isn't that weird either, I suspect we have some ancient pandemic to thank for that.
I think it's an interesting and easy-to-understand video for foreigners. I posted a video of the shrine on RUclips, and I thought I'd make a video of how to worship, but this video is enough. Thank you!
I recall that there is a proper way to clap your hands. One hand should be slightly lower than the other, I forget which one. Glad you mentioned about leaving the middle of the steps alone so the gods can use them.
This is useful. If only I watched it before going to Japan. Was anxiously watching other people do it but never quite caught on... Wonder if you could also have a video on the etiquettes of watching Sumos practice in their beyas?
Hindu temples are very similar (which makes sense I guess). When you enter the temple though they usually have a shoe removal area (or you usually leave your shoes behind in the car). You have a foot washing area, where you can also wash your hands if need be. The main entrance usually does not have rules about sides of entering, but the main sanctum usually has both a deity that you're walking towards and its guardian sitting at the entrance facing the deity. You should not block the vision of the deity and the guardian (usually the middle pathway). Pathways are usually clockwise in terms of entrance and exiting. When entering the sanctum you need to touch the main barrier where the door is as a way of saying thank you to the God for allowing you inside the sanctum. You pray. You can put your hands folded together at your face or above your head. No clapping, but bowing is allowed, and prostration in certain areas is allowed (usually outside of the main sanctum). There are hundis (coin and currency holders where you can put in your offering). When receiving offerings that the priest has given to the deity (usually, flowers, fruit, and libation of saffron water), you MUST bow with your hands faced out from you, together and palms facing upward. When exiting, you should also touch the barrier once more as a thank you.
Nice Comment! Actually the word "Torii" that indicates the gates at the entrance of the shinto shrins, derives from the indian word "TORANA" , that refers to a similar gate 😀.
As a Vaishnava Sanatani I've found out that dharmic rituals and those of the Shinto faith have allot of commonalities with one another. I'd love to visit a shrine and pay my respects!
I wished that I had watched this video before I went to Japan. I feel like I have made many mistakes. Also, when I was in Japan, I also learn that you are not allow to sit in undesignated area in the shine. You will get in trouble. I felt like I was rude to the people in Japan for not learning the custom properly, but I tried my best.
I guess after watching this video I will not visit any Japanese shrines. I have a problem putting water from a tank into my mouth. So I would not be able to do this cleansing routine as shown. Too bad.
@@tdeo2141 A lot of people with health concerns no longer observe this part of the cleansing ritual, especially since covid. You simply put the water in your left hand, lift your hand to cup your mouth, and then spit/pour what's in your hand down the drain. The god(s) understand that we do not want to become sick. It would be silly to become sick by trying to cleanse ourselves.
Damn, I was drinking matcha tea and watching this. Ended up having to clean my laptop of tea that accidently spit from laughing at this vlog. But seriously, great tips BEFORE visiting a Shrine. Btw, I have knowledge learned from my Mom (she was born in Sapporo), but this video was entertaining and informative as well. Thanx, again. And remember folks, DON'T BE THAT "BAD GAIJIN".
Hoy kuya sa Okayama japan ako pa tulong naman laki na ng bahay mo ahhhh 😂😂and thanks for sharing your video I know everybody learned from this video. 👍👍👍share more of your adventures in japan 🇯🇵.
We need to tidy ourselves up and bow before we pass torii gate at first. When we clap our hands, we have to slide our right hand down a little bit. Then when we put our palms together, we shift our hands back.
Before living in Japan, where did you live? Your English is so well. I don’t understand how you scooped the “clean” water to rinse your hands and mouth, and the dirty water was return in the same container.
I remember i went to a shrine in tottori. I was inside the the shine and taking pics of the entry gate looking out and i was told that i wasnt aloud to. Just so happens there was a sign right behind the entrance gate. I felt bad about it but also if the sign was in front of the gate i woudnt off tried to take a pic in the first place. I love japan, i really wanna go back
Very good topic mate, thank you for the info. I would love to see you taking an interview from a Shintoist monk asking about the religion and practices. What do you say? I find this topic very interesting.
Hi guys, one correction about the video. When washing your hands, do it over the drain instead of over the water. Thanks for watching.
Where you from originally?=)
I was going to comment that it made no sense to not hand scoop water when you are dumping dirty hand water back in anyway and then I saw this. Clever video. I thought I was getting merely educational, but you are pretty funny.
Hi Paolo! Very helpful video! I hope you would make one about understanding Japan's transit system 🤗 thank you :)
This is very informative. Thank you for this. It really helps when guests/visitors understand the local customs to avoid social faux pas.
Paolo fromTOKYO thanks so much for this video and just the channel in general. I am traveling to Tokyo in a couple weeks with family and it’s our first time there. 2 questions: do you have a video that outlines an efficient way to enjoy a week in just Tokyo alone? Also, would you advise visiting another city in Japan if we only have 1 week? My instinct is just to focus on Tokyo since it’s our first of many visits, but if you think it’s worthwhile traveling to Osaka or Kyoto for a day trip I’d be interested what you could do in a day. Thanks again for all the awesome videos and your enthusiasm!
I am Japanese. Thanks for sharing the manner video at shrines. One thing that I have to mention here.... 0:29 You must not clean your hands "above the water pool"! Do not let (unclean) water go back to the pool...its really not good. The right way is scoop water from the pool and wash outside of the pool.
Preserving the purity I like it.
@wh91lion Thank you for this correction, we learned the hard way, when my colleague did it over the water and got some dirty stares - being short has it's perks, as I did correct way because was barely able to reach the ladel 😊
Not sure if you will answer after 4 years, but I was wondering - can you wash your face with this water as well?..
I noticed that one right away too. 😅
this is surprisingly funnier than it should be
Thanks HD!
that music lol
Haha xD
Yes, I wasn't expecting it either, actually lol-ed
500th like :)
Maybe Logan Paul should have watched this beforehand...
Was gonna say
@Kono Dutch Bruh did you really have to post this comment since we're talking about another culture
@@friendlyotaku5942 lol he's an ass
@Kono Dutch You seem like a nice well-adjusted person.
Daaaaammmn, Hayden just twink shamed kono. I guess only bara from now on
9 out of 10 dentists recommend brushing your teeth at the nearest shrine.
Chuck Finley What did that 1 dentist say?
Oxygen Theif you may or may not brush it at your shrine
the one dentist is japanese
@@thirsty1629 That an angry god will take your teeth away.
@@thirsty1629 a god dealt with him and he's coming for the other 9
Don't do these wrong things at a Japanese shrine!
*does every wrong thing at an actual shrine*
tcartt seriously how did he make this video? This is so embarrassing to do. He has some balls man.
Grey Wanderer I know Japan isn’t strict with religion. I grew up with both Buddhism and Christianity in Japan and I actually don’t have a specific religion. The only thing bugging me is the random visitors of the shrine coming to pray and seeing him do these shit.
@@uninterruptedrhythm4104 lol triggered
@@Shanaoh there are very less people ..so he kinda managed it I guess. And he might have informed beforehand to ppl in close proximity or authority.
@@Shanaoh It's like none of you noticed this shrine is completely empty. It's not like he went there during 初詣 and did all of this in front of hundreds of people.
Also, you may have skipped it because it is obvious to you, but don't step on the threshold at the entrance. Some shrines have a raised wooden threshold that kind of looks like a step. My son step right up on one and froze a women in her tracks as she just pointed with an aghast look on her face. Thx for the video, I am looking forward to spending 3 months in Japan as soon as the world recovers. :)
"God doesn't wanna see your butt" XD
I'm not going to lie, this guy made me love Japan even more with the way he presented it, and it was so funny. I enjoyed it, and his explanation of manners was helpful for foreigners because no one tells you what is acceptable or not. Thank you for this video, and you are funny too!
Japan is a good & best tourists places in the world, I liked this video very much.
yes, the Japanese are very gracious and forgiving people. I think as long as you are not being rude and obnoxious, they will accept your actions if you are a tourist and don't know the customs.
日本人でも、マナーが分からない人が多い中、良くない事や悪いことを簡単に解説されていて、外国人にも日本人にも、とてもわかりやすいですね。
現在、どんどんと消えかけている日本の文化や伝統が少しでも伝わる良い動画で素晴らしい✨💫😊
"Don't take a bath in the shrine".
Chinese man in Venice canal: *heavy breathing*
Some shrines have a bell to ring. I wish you could have showed us how to include that. But the what not to do stuff were really funny! LOL
You are absolutely right. You're suppose to ring the bell first, "to let them know you're here".
*DING DING JACKSEPTICEYE here today with a new vlog!!!*
2:02
Japanese people: he is following our rules perfectly
Meanwhile outside japan
9 year olds:MEME REVIEW!
Yeet A random pewdiepie reference and I like it
I just wonder if felix knows about this😂
@Darkstar my comment was one+ year ago and I can’t even find my comment even if I want to. And also who would “update” comments when there is a date on when ur comment is made
the gods when paolo was in making of this video: wat.. the -... rudest person ive seen.
Paolo- NO GODS WERE HARMED IN VIDEO
Paolo, this is both hilarious and informative. Thanks!
Great video! Even natives don't know fully or forget their manners, so when a foreigner knows, it's very impressive!
Yeah, many don't do some of these things. As for bowing at the gate when entering or leaving, I rarely saw people do that. Also saw lots of Japanese wears hats.
As a Muslim, what I find fascinating about this - is that its an ancient tradition;
The belief in some god and the bowing and/or prostration was a similarity between the two civilizations (Muslim civilizations and Japanese) centuries before they had any interaction with one another. The cleaning with the water ladel is even sooo similar to how Muslims perform their obligatory water cleansing (wudu) before prayer. We're all bound to each other by some sort of goodness!
No
The Muslims inherited those from the Jews, and they inherited those traditions from the ones who lived in a time when there weren't that many humans to begin with. Shinto is one of the few religions from those days that still persists to this day. (compare the layout of a Shinto shrine to the one of a Jewish temple)
The cleansing at a water source isn't that weird either, I suspect we have some ancient pandemic to thank for that.
@@YaoiMastah Thats not what the comment is even about xd why you bringing up something else
Lol, you wish.
Nothing to wish, I already know lmfao. @@tinkornhardfist7574
Omg the humor in this video...just love it
Haha I honestly didn’t know about the bowing as you leave part! Glad I looked this up from you! My trusted fun Japanese culture tidbits channel!
Just common sense and respect. Thanks for another great and informative video Paolo!
I choked on my milk tea 😂🤣 he should do more of this including the funny takes
Thanks! This is super helpful!
This was funny lol thanks
THX for the tips im currently visiting Japan and THX to your guides i'm enjoing this trip.
This was funny!! Thanks for the video!
Had to sub. Really good channel. THANKS
I think it's an interesting and easy-to-understand video for foreigners. I posted a video of the shrine on RUclips, and I thought I'd make a video of how to worship, but this video is enough. Thank you!
Really an amazing video. I will surely follow this when I come to Japan.. Thanks for the video. Good luck for your future videos 😁😁
I recall that there is a proper way to clap your hands. One hand should be slightly lower than the other, I forget which one.
Glad you mentioned about leaving the middle of the steps alone so the gods can use them.
Dude i'm so glad i found your youtube channel,I find it informative and comical at the same time!!!!!
Subscribed
This is great and informative but SO HILARIOUS!!
Glad you found the video useful linger368!
Great video, love it :)
I know little japan but little with you show in i know much better thank you man and you make funny is good my stomacth is sick cause much laught.
Nice SHARING TO EVERYONE,new friend👍🏼😊
Wow,, so impressive guy. Thanks
Loved the way you explaineed it...I bet I will not forget when I visit it XD
Love your videos
This is so entertaining. Now I know what to do when I visit this coming November. Thanks Pao!
Awesome! Glad you found the info useful Riane Wade Reyes!
Oh ok im learning everything before going to japan😊
Me too😁
Thank you for sharing idol New friend sending you my support
裏口のほうが家から近いのでついつい裏口からも参拝してました😅
知りませんでした。反省します🙇
This is very helpful😊
Good video man, my guide helped me with this at the Yasukuni Shrine!
Darkside paolo in sketchy mode haha cool video !!
御手水で手を洗ったり口を漱ぐ時は、水桶の外で。大概 水桶の外側周囲 足元には、砂利などで零れ落ちた水の排水ができるようになっています。水桶の中に、手を洗った後や嗽した後の汚れた水を流さないように注意してください。
This is useful. If only I watched it before going to Japan. Was anxiously watching other people do it but never quite caught on...
Wonder if you could also have a video on the etiquettes of watching Sumos practice in their beyas?
I was looking for this guide thanks!
Hindu temples are very similar (which makes sense I guess). When you enter the temple though they usually have a shoe removal area (or you usually leave your shoes behind in the car). You have a foot washing area, where you can also wash your hands if need be. The main entrance usually does not have rules about sides of entering, but the main sanctum usually has both a deity that you're walking towards and its guardian sitting at the entrance facing the deity. You should not block the vision of the deity and the guardian (usually the middle pathway). Pathways are usually clockwise in terms of entrance and exiting. When entering the sanctum you need to touch the main barrier where the door is as a way of saying thank you to the God for allowing you inside the sanctum. You pray. You can put your hands folded together at your face or above your head. No clapping, but bowing is allowed, and prostration in certain areas is allowed (usually outside of the main sanctum). There are hundis (coin and currency holders where you can put in your offering). When receiving offerings that the priest has given to the deity (usually, flowers, fruit, and libation of saffron water), you MUST bow with your hands faced out from you, together and palms facing upward. When exiting, you should also touch the barrier once more as a thank you.
Nice Comment! Actually the word "Torii" that indicates the gates at the entrance of the shinto shrins, derives from the indian word "TORANA" , that refers to a similar gate 😀.
As a Vaishnava Sanatani I've found out that dharmic rituals and those of the Shinto faith have allot of commonalities with one another. I'd love to visit a shrine and pay my respects!
@@LittleThingsinJapan That's only a theory.
I wished that I had watched this video before I went to Japan. I feel like I have made many mistakes. Also, when I was in Japan, I also learn that you are not allow to sit in undesignated area in the shine. You will get in trouble. I felt like I was rude to the people in Japan for not learning the custom properly, but I tried my best.
the user name xD
I guess after watching this video I will not visit any Japanese shrines.
I have a problem putting water from a tank into my mouth.
So I would not be able to do this cleansing routine as shown. Too bad.
@@tdeo2141 A lot of people with health concerns no longer observe this part of the cleansing ritual, especially since covid. You simply put the water in your left hand, lift your hand to cup your mouth, and then spit/pour what's in your hand down the drain. The god(s) understand that we do not want to become sick. It would be silly to become sick by trying to cleanse ourselves.
very informative
Thanks
Thanks a lot dude, your videos are awesome and very useful!!
Thank you for the guide
Such cool illustrations. I 'lol' at all of them . Keep up the good work, thank you.
Thanks James!
Damn, I was drinking matcha tea and watching this. Ended up having to clean my laptop of tea that accidently spit from laughing at this vlog. But seriously, great tips BEFORE visiting a Shrine. Btw, I have knowledge learned from my Mom (she was born in Sapporo), but this video was entertaining and informative as well. Thanx, again. And remember folks, DON'T BE THAT "BAD GAIJIN".
dude your videos are awesome, they have been invaluable to planning a trip to japan i'm going in september 9/18/19 first day haha
Thank you for the video, hilarious but informative
It's hard to believe some people do all the don'ts xD
Im going to Japan in January, Hope to see you there!! You are a huge help!! Keep up the good vids
There aren't many Japanese who are perfect, so don't be nervous! Especially for overseas people!
Nice, thank you for the tipps :) maybe i visit japan in 3 years and hope the pandemic is gone
Great info i do like it
Hoy kuya sa Okayama japan ako pa tulong naman laki na ng bahay mo ahhhh 😂😂and thanks for sharing your video I know everybody learned from this video. 👍👍👍share more of your adventures in japan 🇯🇵.
I'm visiting Japan for 5 days and am planning on visiting that tomorrow.
We need to tidy ourselves up and bow before we pass torii gate at first.
When we clap our hands, we have to slide our right hand down a little bit.
Then when we put our palms together, we shift our hands back.
My favorite video 😂😂😂 I keep coming back to it
Ok, thank you for the tips, I thought these are allowed in Japan XD
Honestly, it's very useful
Very helpful. Thank you
Oh my gosh this is hilarious! Just woke my baby up from laughing!!! Thanks for the tips!!!
Oh so great video, i like the way u tell us so detail & easy to catch up. Good job 😉
Thanks Karina! Glad you could appreciate the details. When are you going next?
Paolo fromTOKYO , Next week we will going to tokyo. Thanks for your video helping me to make a good itinerary 👍
Before living in Japan, where did you live? Your English is so well. I don’t understand how you scooped the “clean” water to rinse your hands and mouth, and the dirty water was return in the same container.
I don't understand this either. Why would I rinse my mouth with water that was previously used to rinse people's hands?
Look in his top comment - when you rinse your hands, you're supposed to do it over the drain. He missed that part.
Thank you very much!
Very helpful tips. Thank you so much.
This video cracked me up. Thanks for the advice!
Thanks stanggirl70!
Thank you
This was a good video
I appreciate to share our culture, thanks!
Are you also Japanese?
TAREK Islam I am. It’s not my family name, from the one of my Polish friend.
@@winenote5962 hmm.
Arigato-gozaimasta Paolo-san
Aregato...from Cyprus
Love the video. Funny 🤣
Nice
Thank you so much👍👍👍
Just watched this and man best laugh ever!!! So awesomely funny but of course educational at the same time 🤓😂😂
as long as you dont do a logan paul, you're already doing something right
i'm looking for references about shinto, and i found this video.
good tutorial ..
Thanks for watching Yan Yuliani!
Still a very useful video!
:) thank you for showing about japan
I laughed so hard at this lol nice one kuya paolo
Thank you for uploading nice video.
I remember i went to a shrine in tottori. I was inside the the shine and taking pics of the entry gate looking out and i was told that i wasnt aloud to. Just so happens there was a sign right behind the entrance gate. I felt bad about it but also if the sign was in front of the gate i woudnt off tried to take a pic in the first place. I love japan, i really wanna go back
東郷神社だぁ！Z旗の勝守りがかっこいいですよね
手水舎では口をすすいだ後に左手をもう一度清めてから柄杓の柄を洗い清めるんですよ
なるべく一度汲んだお水で全ての工程を終わらせます
更に細かいこと言うと、最初にお辞儀した所は「鳥居」でなく「門」ですね
ちなみに正しい日本語だと、鳥居は「跨ぐ」ではなく「くぐる」です。くぐるとは頭上にあるものの下を通ることで、跨ぐは地面などにあるものの上を踏まずに通ることです。
せっかく外国の方に日本の文化を教えてくれてるのに勿体ないなぁと思ったので。
日本人は外国語が苦手な人が多いので、こうして発信してくれるのはとても嬉しいです。
漫画家密着動画から来ました。面白いのでチャンネル登録しました♪
いいね👍😊
Ngayon ko lng nakita yung Channel mo pinoy na weeaboo ako so I'll sub to you braduhh.
Hi there kabayan.
That was hilarious 😂 thanks !
Wow nice comedy video
crazy man😂 so crazy⚡️
Very good topic mate, thank you for the info. I would love to see you taking an interview from a Shintoist monk asking about the religion and practices. What do you say? I find this topic very interesting.
I loved the water gun and toothbrush at the water pool 🤣🤣🤣
Good
YOU SAW MY FRIENDS YESTERDAY :)
Shrine (irr.verb) - nice concept. "Do not forget to shrine before work today."
shrine - shrin - have shrone