I note that when Japanese talk about abroad they usually mention the US, UK, and France (not surprisingly). I would like to ask Ask Japanese to ask japanese about the nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland). What do they think, know, or think they know about us?
My biggest shocker I had, when traveling, was in Cambodia. Crossing the streets there is very interesting, and it was actually a lot of fun once you get the hang of it. You pretty much have to cautiously, but assertively, push your way across the street. I was in Phnom Penh where, from my understanding, there is maybe one traffic light in the entire city. You'd think there would be a lot of chaos and traffic, but surprisingly, traffic moved very well, much better than here in a large city in the states.
Well, the buttons in trains/subways are meant to save electricity if nobody wants to enter or exit through that door. Small saves there and there, help to protect environment in the long term. But for example, when the thermal sensors detect there's too much heat inside the train, they automatically open all doors at the station when the train stops, so it's also a short break for the air conditioning motors, that wouldn't need to function at full speed all the time.
There used to be cars on the Paris Metro where you had to open the door with a door handle. Here in Stockholm, Sweden (our weather is like in Hokkaido), some metro tracks go outdoors too. They are usually automatic but stay closed in the winter time when stopping at an outdoor platform. The most unusual was in Düsseldorf: short trains in-between a metro and street car. You had to press a button to tell the driver to stop at the station, and the same button was used to open the door. If I had not seen how locals did it, I would have missed my stop.
(In the US, when you see street parties, *usually* the street's closed to traffic for the purpose. Yaknow, officially or unofficially, usually you'll need a permit. Or it's even a city or town event for some occaion. :) )
When I first went to London, I was told it was a place with very rude people. But, I found it very nice and a very friendly atmosphere. I guess I was shocked, but mostly in a positive way?
Might wanna re-edit this, I’m only 36 seconds in and there’s already been so many weird things happen editing wise. It could just be a rendering issue idk.
It was before my time, but there was apparently a period during the 20th century where many public places experimented with pay toilets here in America to cut cleaning costs. Besides offsetting some of the cost, the idea was that people wouldn’t use them as much if they had to pay, so the owner would save on labor and cleaning supplies. The idea was ultimately abandoned because it just pissed people off. They would trash the bathrooms in retaliation to the toll, completely defeating its purpose.
Oh so no dancing in the streets. When Ajax reaches the Champions league final I will watch it in Japan. You better be somewhere else when Ajax scores because there will be a lot of singing and dancing :-D
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3:57 Catty frightened the hell out of that orange woman!
There are lots of street performers in Tokyo and they are not arrested at all. But if you perform in crowded public space without any permission of police you can be warned from police and if you still ignore that warning you can be arrested.
Lol no dancing in the streets or you get arrested, just imagining the Olympics might scare them since we all know how foreigners get when they are excited because the people they like won.
"What Japanese Surprise in Abroad" WHY do the thumbnails for Ask Japanese videos always have such horrible/awkward English?? Do they not know how to proofread? Looks really unprofessional
its the ''older'' man and woman again :D i could listen to their vocies all day, they sound so soothing
The older couple is so lovely
"asking Japanese girls and boys..."
Boys = one old dude in a Louis XIV outfit
With soothing voice
They may have interviewed more boys but then edited the clips in THIS video to just him.
I'm in love with this man!
I note that when Japanese talk about abroad they usually mention the US, UK, and France (not surprisingly). I would like to ask Ask Japanese to ask japanese about the nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland). What do they think, know, or think they know about us?
4:21 very nice flamboyant costumes. And their calm and soothing voices...
My biggest shocker I had, when traveling, was in Cambodia. Crossing the streets there is very interesting, and it was actually a lot of fun once you get the hang of it. You pretty much have to cautiously, but assertively, push your way across the street. I was in Phnom Penh where, from my understanding, there is maybe one traffic light in the entire city. You'd think there would be a lot of chaos and traffic, but surprisingly, traffic moved very well, much better than here in a large city in the states.
Them be some posh Japanese at the end lol. Really enjoyable to listen to.
3:13 ironic that David Bowie and Mick Jagger’s song Dancing In The Street starts with “Tokyo...” 😂😂😂
Well, the buttons in trains/subways are meant to save electricity if nobody wants to enter or exit through that door. Small saves there and there, help to protect environment in the long term. But for example, when the thermal sensors detect there's too much heat inside the train, they automatically open all doors at the station when the train stops, so it's also a short break for the air conditioning motors, that wouldn't need to function at full speed all the time.
There used to be cars on the Paris Metro where you had to open the door with a door handle.
Here in Stockholm, Sweden (our weather is like in Hokkaido), some metro tracks go outdoors too. They are usually automatic but stay closed in the winter time when stopping at an outdoor platform.
The most unusual was in Düsseldorf: short trains in-between a metro and street car. You had to press a button to tell the driver to stop at the station, and the same button was used to open the door. If I had not seen how locals did it, I would have missed my stop.
Actually some trains in Japan have door buttons. I saw JR Chuo line train in Tokyo have door button. These people just didn't know that.
Great video. I love the bow in Cathy's hair.
The 2020 Olympics are gonna Traumatize the Japanese if this is the case.
Yeah. Specially for the train buttons girl. Seriously? That's what amazed her???
Lol they’ll see how wild the football fans are.
culture shock 2.0
At least the population crisis will be solved in 2021.
@@joek2978 Probably?🤷
(In the US, when you see street parties, *usually* the street's closed to traffic for the purpose. Yaknow, officially or unofficially, usually you'll need a permit. Or it's even a city or town event for some occaion. :) )
They also have motorcycle taxis in Venezuela and I agree, it was quite a shock at first!
Q: "what shocked you in the UK?"
A: "you have to push a button to open the train doors"
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I thought that was Cathy in the thumbnail, Lol
To the one who says "I love France " told to her that France love her too 😉 and that's a French girl love her wonderful style 😊
When I first went to London, I was told it was a place with very rude people. But, I found it very nice and a very friendly atmosphere. I guess I was shocked, but mostly in a positive way?
Might wanna re-edit this, I’m only 36 seconds in and there’s already been so many weird things happen editing wise. It could just be a rendering issue idk.
So I wasn't having a stroke?
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It was before my time, but there was apparently a period during the 20th century where many public places experimented with pay toilets here in America to cut cleaning costs. Besides offsetting some of the cost, the idea was that people wouldn’t use them as much if they had to pay, so the owner would save on labor and cleaning supplies. The idea was ultimately abandoned because it just pissed people off. They would trash the bathrooms in retaliation to the toll, completely defeating its purpose.
I think that was mostly in the 60s & 70s they tried that. References to it are even made in movies that were filmed during that time.
Oh so no dancing in the streets. When Ajax reaches the Champions league final I will watch it in Japan. You better be somewhere else when Ajax scores because there will be a lot of singing and dancing :-D
3:57 Catty frightened the hell out of that orange woman!
What surprised you when you were in HOUSTON TX.?
There's dancing in the streets of Japan. Go to a matsuri, they even carry a mikoshi down the street.
Matsuri is a planned event. I think she means people spontaneously dancing wherever they want just for the sake of it
@Maurice W If you get permission from the local government, you can. Of course, hosts of matsuri do it. You do the math.
5:48 if Cathy Cat’s saying “tuk-tuk”, I’m having a good time.
I was wondering if your thumbnails had incorrect grammar on purpose? A lot of them are worded in a weird way. lol
I was wondering the same thing. It always catches me off guard lol.
I went to Puerto Rico when I was 5 years old. But don't remember anything. 😕
3:18 you get arrested for dancing on the streets in Japan?!? I sure am glad I watched this video!! 😰
There are lots of street performers in Tokyo and they are not arrested at all. But if you perform in crowded public space without any permission of police you can be warned from police and if you still ignore that warning you can be arrested.
Lol no dancing in the streets or you get arrested, just imagining the Olympics might scare them since we all know how foreigners get when they are excited because the people they like won.
I no longer have to put sugar in my coffee. I get my cute allotment every morning on your channel.
No party on street....
Well.. we have a problem with that,
Mexicans love celebrate any time, anywhere.
Did we seen this one before?
There was a very similar one. This one has different questions. Location id the same.
@@theshadowman1398 okay thanks lol I though was tripping
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The dirtiest public toilets that I witnessed was in Hong Kong. Damn those people don't have maners.
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"What Japanese Surprise in Abroad" WHY do the thumbnails for Ask Japanese videos always have such horrible/awkward English?? Do they not know how to proofread? Looks really unprofessional
Third comment!