I lived in Japan for 6 years for my doctorate and from what my friends and labmates told me I could gather two things. A. Japanese people say they don’t mind if you are yourself and act the way you feel like (even though they do mind and get offended and annoyed and don’t tell you) B. They appreciate you trying hard to blend in by embracing their customs cultures and habits (but they get really annoyed if you don’t get them right and also won’t tell you) So I kind of gave up trying to please and just slowly became integrated by being polite and having people getting used to me.
It’s kind of funny to know those people who are offended hate you but they don’t show it to you. They talk with their friends telling how horrible you are 😂😂😂
This is every country. 😂 in the end it’s just, be yourself, let people get offended, it’s their problem for not being able to see past small differences, not yours.
Sunglasses are also like a no go- I have had transition lenses forever and when I went to school in Japan my lenses would shift in sunlight and when I showed up late to school one day I was dress coded because of my “sunglasses” so I had to sit and play stare-eyes with the gym coach to prove I didn’t have sunglasses on when he took me to the teacher’s office to yell at me
@@littlejack59they’re not illegal but from what I’ve seen they’re heavily associated with gangs and people dislike not being able to see your eyes. On the other hand though I don’t think people will think you’re part of a gang if you’re a foreigner.
Yeah, I wondered about that as well when I saw her video about sunglasses. I too have transition lenses because I am severely photophobic (light-blinded).
So school dress codes are different from what is and isn't acceptable. Many Japanese schools are really strict and don't allow makeup or curling your hair, etc. none of which are socially taboo. Sunglasses are associated with Mafia and Yakuza as are tattoos, etc. But it's not a no-go so much as it seems sketchy. It will make it harder to get close to people but at the end of the day it won't hinder you unless you are staying long term and even then your personal interactions will matter more than the fact that you wear sunglasses.
Which is weird because I will not wear a skirt or dress above my ankles but paired with a standard tank top because I was raised in Florida. I do have a pair of shorts but I rarely wear them outside my house. Then again for health reasons I have to cover my exposed skin during daylight hours or I'm in the ER again.
Was in Japan last year. Wore crop tops, tank tops, miniskirts, etc. Locals did too. My advice? Show some skin if you want to in the cities since nobody cares, but cover up in the countryside.
I love those arm bands, i have intese sun/uv sensitivity (im super pale but think there is more to it) and those arm covers are the only thing that kept me in marching band
I think mini skirts are "fine" I primarily see normal length skirts that look elegant but the few times I see mini skirts it is obviously done for..... whatever I'm not finishing this sentence
@@FreddieMercurytheSharkWrestlerI’ve seen people say it’s because shorts are primarily the uniform for young kids So there’s a strong association between them. Like you’re dressing up as a literal kid 😅
@@FreddieMercurytheSharkWrestler I mean shorts just aren't really seen as stylish for men and they aren't as casual about dressing as Americans are, so... Yeah guys don't wear shorts as much there. Maybe some stylish teens have shorts in techwear street fits?
the bare arm thing especially, I remember sitting on a train and noone would sit next to me then I put on my cardigan and instantly the seats where filled.😂
The uv sleeves are actually very cooling and helpful for preventing sunburn and irritation. But I'm also very sensitive to sunlight so maybe it's not notable to the average person. They helped me out.
I and many others wear them because UV sleeves cut down on the amount of times you have to re-apply sunscreen on that area. I also just like the way they look so I match them to my outfits.
This is very much biased by my own upbringing in a conservative American community, but I’ve found these two tend to be related. The more repressed people are expected to be in their public life, the more extreme it pushes them to be in private. For another example, see Victorian porn.
@@socialnormaris And, if they are covered up, it’s usually for a period piece eg Violet Evergarden or some sort of doll situation eg Rozen Maiden. It’s less prominent in shojo manga and anime though.
Japanese here, living in Japan and I wear those type of tops, sometimes itself sheer and I always show my collarbone especially during summer. nobody really cares what you’re wearing 🤷♀️
I'm so confused she said no showing collarbones when I definitely just saw my favorite Japanese content creator wear one of those tops that show off collarbones and not just once😅 i thought it was cleavage that is less shown?
Omg, a fellow Japanese person cause I barely find anyone commenting on videos about Japan. I never see actual people from Japan giving people advice, and it annoys me so much
And there are people like me: people who don’t care if you are or aren’t from the area because we’ve got too much going on in our personal lives. So we’ll just mind our own business unless you start causing trouble.
@@Gamer88334for me im excited when i see tourists since i am fluent in chinese and english i can talk to the tourists and my mon always uses me to talk to the tourists
I mean they're locals. Thats kinda the point of living somewhere instead of just visiting it but I guess in Tokyo its not that obvious compared to the country side tho.
We have the same term in Germany, called Anziehsachen (Sachen = things, objects and anziehen = to put on / to wear). I love that simple yet clever style of thinking and it's indeed funny that both cultures developped this.
@@wrightcember While hives aren't part of my specific set of symptoms from sun exposure, I feel you. When she said that japanese people wear extra layers in the summer, I literally said out loud, "Omg me too!" 😂 Sun sensitivity sucks lol
@@kittymetal186She's telling us what to wear if we want to not be judged and stared at, but at the end of the day acknowledged that ad foreigners we are gonna get stared at regardless. It's realistic
Actually in a sense what they expect is that you shall be yourself, and yet that yourself shall fit their societal norm (and that shall come from yourself, or from your own awareness.) Because only when you are wholeheartedly one of them would you be abiding by that standard from the bottom of your heart. In fact in Japan being "different" is considered as "bothering others" and so your natural humility is to "not bother others" by constantly looking around and follow what most others are doing (all by yourself.) Even things like if everyone turn left there and you turn right, not to say costume not blending in 🙃 But as soon as you try, people feel it and most will be appreciate it. (And this kinda thinking is changing in the young generations, so more people are happy with meeting people that are different.)
what i dont like about japanese culture (i know some japanese people dont agree with it either, im not generalizing but it kinda IS a general thing) is that they dont tell you when they have a problem with you or if youre doing something wrong, youre expected to just figure it out and as an autistic person this is a nightmare because neurotypicals already work a lot like this but in japan its x1000
@@straberryshinigami15g97They don't tell you directly because that would be shaming you, a very serious matter in Japan. People unalive themselves over stuff like that there.
That ia what i love about my homecountry Austria, apperantly we are the unfrendliest country in Europe, but thats sinply because they grouch about evrything!
Japan: *has a conservative culture where "modest is hottest"* Also Japan: *has a rampant SA and female harassment problem* (On another note, this kinda goes to show that when these sorts of things happen to women it's 0% because of what she was wearing and 100% because a bad man couldn't - or rather wouldn't - properly control himself.)
@@wafferrollAs a Muslim guy, The hijab acts as a protection if you don't want people staring, however if someone is a piece of shit, no amount of clothing will protect you from getting SA'd. It's best to travel in a pair and avoid dangerous areas
It's always these countries that have these problems more. I'm saying this as an Indian. The more they want their women to look modest, the more they actually want to control them and consider them sub par. Japan is a country where men are allowed to visit professionals even after they are married without it considered as cheating. That says a lot about the country
I'm a native Floridian but I have a few diagnosed medical conditions that make me allergic to heat, I'm unable to regulate my internal body temp so I can overheat in 75°F weather(even indoors),sunlight,and over 5mins of sun exposure will cause me to have 2nd degree burns. I've bought alot of "arm guards" and "arm shields" from Japan to protect my skin. It's amazing because of all the amazing prints you can get and you can even find ppl who will make you custom ones. I've found many anti heat related products from around the world that is making a huge difference in my quality of life. My Mother is currently looking at Toyota wheelchairs for paralyzed ppl(as she is one)that can climb stairs. It's taking all of our extra money but it's well worth it to give my Mother her quality of life back. Thank you Japan and the rest of the world for your amazing inventions.❤
I have the same problem with my body’s temperature control. I get hot extremely easily and it is difficult to get back to a normal temperature. I get heat exhaustion throughout every summer and feel horrible. If I’m indoors, the warmest temperature that I am comfortable in is in the high 60s. But if I’m moving around, such as cleaning, going up and down stairs to do laundry, etc. I need it to be in the low to mid 60s. If I’m outside working or moving around a lot I need it to be in the 50s or less. If I’m shoveling snow for more than 5/10 minutes I can’t wear a coat or long sleeves. I also don’t do well at all when it comes to humidity. Funny thing is, I have circulation problems and my hands and feet get cold easily. 🙄
@@ThisIsntTwitteryup, in most big cities people either appreciate individuality or are so caught up in their own lives to care if a stranger is showing their shoulders
I like how you describe what to wear if you want to blend more but also say you can wear whatever. Sometimes my social anxiety is so bad I want to fit in but some days I feel good enough to wear my own clothes. It’s good to know that both can be fine
The Japanese are offended so easily sometimes by what we think is ok. My advice is dress to not offend by staying on the covered up side of things. Would you show your chest and collar bones in an Arab country? Then don't do it in Japan either.
yea samee it’s def a lot of walking since most of their transportation is either by taking the train/subway and walking around 😭 i got used to it after the first couple times i went to visit family
I recently spent 2 weeks in the Tokyo area, and I saw plenty of shoulders, plunging necklines, and exposed midriffs (though the crop top thing was popular when I lived in Japan more than 8 years ago). But it was almost always young people. Most older people were covered up, as it is summer, and they don't want to get a sunburn.
Yeah, I just wish people would get over their puritanical demands. The other day, someone threw a fit over a MAGA hat, and I was like, "let them wear whatever they want, geez."
idk, i watch a lot of japanese and korean fashion influencers and most of the time they wear whatever they want, sometimes very revealing and it doesn't seem to bother anyone. if anything they get compliments all the time when out. i think you talk about more rural areas, in tokyo at least, no one seems to gaf
I remember a solo traveller doing live in Japan with an opened chest clothes and she got sexually harrased by a local male and he didn't even feel guilty at all (by the way he kept following her and with "innocent" expression). I wonder if they have some kind of mindset regarding people who wear such clothes
Some foreigner girls share that they were touched in a way they didn’t want to be touched in public transport when they were modestly dressed. But when they were dressed more like westerners nobody tried touching or harassing them on the train. Because of more intimidating look I guess
I feel like as long as it's legal, wear whatever. Tho do your research bc some countries literally arrest foreigners if they dress in a way that's "illegal"..
@@espressonoob Maybe so, but you're still willingly going to that country. Nobody is forcing you to travel and be a tourist. You may think it's dumb but you should follow the laws of where u go or don't go at all.
If you want to know how the dress in Japan just dress like people did before it was considered okay to flaunt your body off. Just look at how they dress. I find that most of the people who have issues in Japan are people who are trying too hard. Trying to represent where there from or trying to be Japanese. I lived there for 3 years and not once did I have any problems. Why? Because I wasn't trying to look like an American celebrity or a Japanese man. I were a polo shirt and slacks with comfortable walking shoes and explored Japan. I meet many Japanese, Russian, African, Chinese, and Philippines while I was there and enjoyed myself immensely! I wold love to live there again. I even still have friends there that I keep in touch after over an decade of being gone.
@winterviveca5976 Example - An actress in South Korea wore a Hollywood star type dress once. With an extremely low cut front. The kind that if you don't use boob glue, they will pop out. Her career was pretty much canceled after that. No one would hire her.
I remember an story of a english teacher working in Japan and she always had like berries perfume and Japanese "joked" about if all foreigner women smell like berries, one day she forgot the perfume and got to realize they were not joking, and they not joking at all, accusing her of lying to them 😅😂
It was like this when I came here more than ten years ago, but the fashion's changed a lot and for the last years showing shoulders really isn't a big deal anymore^^ (depending on what circumstances of course!)
I don’t even fit in america… I know my body I wear whatever I feel comfortable in. It was considered cold in Germany when visiting but I wore skirts and mid short sun dresses because I walked a lot faster and I get hot easily especially since we were walking everywhere. Apparently my ex was so mad at me on the entire trip because everyone was staring. I was none the wiser because I was extremely comfortable and in love with the crisp weather. If I cared what people thought of my style I would be depressed and uncomfortable in my own skin.
@@Arbiter710 He was nothing like that. Jealous yes but he cared about how people looked at him. Very much a person who held first impressions at it’s highest. He saw other people wearing coats and who were cold while I wasn’t. I get hot very easily even being a small stature. He even said women were even looking and that I should have worn jeans instead. And if it matters he cheated on me several times while I was working hard making our lives very comfortable. But strangers and if men were looking at me I guess I should be burned alive. I deserved it. Right?
@@Arbiter710 I appreciate your response and thank you. He was something else, he was the most confident person I know but the most secretive. He knows how to survive in this harsh world without allowing to many people in his circle of trust but also creating lasting bonds so people will never forget him. My point if it matters is that whether or not my revealing style at times turned the wrong heads that has never my intention. I guess it's my own way of surviving each day.
Yeah but people in germany stare all the time. Also, the german weather is super unpredictable so you'll basically habe summer one day and then winter the next so yk doesn't matter what u wear as long as ure comfy
That's awesome. I am very modest myself and HATE cleveage/butt exposure so I go out of my way to buy appropriate clothing etc. I always hated seeing a cute shirt but the skin exposure threw me for a loop. Fake blouses? Chefs kiss. Never knew these existed.
@PumpkinSprout you're welcome. I buy them online for super cheat in various styles. Always makes my cute low clevage summer tops way more appropriate for work, without me sweating to death! Grab yourself lots of styles and colours for every occassion. There's flouncy faux shirt cuffs and collars too. It's a whole new world 😂
@richardsavolainen944 yeah, it should be voluntary, because they are content with themselves and dont feel a need to show off. Though forcing people to be modest is wrong
I loved how, in my Navy orientation, they told us to blend in. My then wife and I are 6 foot. There were three black guys in the room. We all raised our hands and asked, "How? We can literally see over everyone else and these three stand out like christmas trees!" lol
@christinedebessehoch it seems like a lot, but my normal day is to walk between 25k to 35k steps, 5 days a week, at work. 50k per day, walking through the city is plausible.
It’s also a racist colonist idea implied to them from the European nations that tried colonizing them. Tan skin means “rice picking peasant” to Asians that’s why they avoid tanning. Us brown and black people are under the sun all the time without getting skin cancer
@@gibbygoober2864well part of the reason we don’t get cancer is because our skin is dark so the melanin prevents sunburn. Lighter skinned people don’t have that so they burn or get cancer. everything else you said about the racist and colonial ideology is spot on.
@@gibbygoober2864 pale skin was a sign of an aristocrat in Japan even before European "colonists". In fact, even in Europe pale skin was sign of aristocracy. I know nowadays it's a biggest trend to blame Europe for everything but at least do it in a correct way.
If you watch any “what are they wearing in japan” fashion vid on youtube theyre showing shoulders, cleavage, thighs. Literally wear what tf you want if youre in a main city
In mexico is the opposite, in mexico(where i borned and was raised) people judge you for NOT showing skin, and not for like "the stares", but for the heat, because people wear shorts and tees a lot, and they just bother about comfort no matter the weather, they are very stubborn at times, for example my mom; barely ever wore socks or jackets, because she always had the ideal of them being annoying, she was happy with her skin being right under the sunshine, and so i like wearing hoodies like all the time no matter the weather, and my mom told me "why do you wear that everyday? are you insecure or something? just wear what you like, dont worry about what others will say, you are pretty as you were borned, and you have all the rights to, and not everyone will judge you, it's not a problem, so calm down, it's all okay."
The last line is 100% true. You’re going to stick out regardless so don’t worry about what you wear. Unless you’re in Osaka.. they tend to dress more formal there lol
I just finished watching "Your Name" Anime and when you showed the 2 girls dancing, it instantly reminded me of the the girl and her sister doing that dance.
@@thehitobito I think from older people is more common, but this type of fashion is becoming more popular for people my age so I would not say there is a strict image of it anymore. Maybe you have just a bad experience with a minority of people.
As someone who is living here for 8years.. nobody cares what you wear in Tokyo. Unless you go to an inaka then yeah maybe they do stare. What will make them stare to you is basically if you do a PDA kissing on the train, being loud on public area.
Living in Nagano which is considered inaka (kinda) by many, no one cares as well. This girl just loves generalizing the Japanese and spreading false information
@@GCS88 Really, I heard another youtuber who was their herself to visit family say she and her sister got stared at a lot for having their shoulders out. Hmmm but idk.
@@parisouuThat's just exaggerating for views. Japan, like any other 1st world country, is incredibly similar in almost every aspect besides history, fashion, customs and music. If you actually stay for a while you'd realize it's almost no different than anywhere else.
I’d stick out like a sore thumb, I have dyed hair and dark brown skin haha, I usually dress in punk fashion or goth which is apart of American culture 😅😅
i’ve seen so many video say that exposing your shoulders is still considered scandalous in japan, and then multiple comments under that video saying that they are japanese and plenty of people expose their shoulders themselves including and they have no idea where this shoulders is scandalous in japan. so, which is it? is it scandalous, or not? maybe it’s because you are foreigner and that’s why you are getting stares, not particularly your clothing although that can also be coupled with being foreign. maybe they have different expectations for foreigners than natives?
My theory is that there's the odd person that will look down on it and as a foreigner that will be perceived as you finding out you're offending people and didn't realize it, even though it was likely just the one or two old fuddy duddies that had a problem. But as a native you'll recognize it as just that one prude and that they should be ignored, so you'll wear what you like and just ignore them since in reality it's fine. Because every culture has its prudes, unfortunately.
Shoulders....I'm not really sure about, but anything getting even close to cleavage territory is definitely a no go. *Obviously* you will always see *someone* doing it, but if you ever come down here and look at people by and large the vast majority of girls cover up their torso. Now what she didn't mention is that legs are absolutely fair game. You want to wear a really short skirt? Go for it, over half of any of the younger girls you walk by will be wearing them Also also another caveat... People understand foreigners have different fashion sense and don't really judge too deeply on what they wear as opposed to how they'd hold themselves or other locals to fashion wise
Showing shoulders/cleavage is seen as sexy. There's a time and a place to dress that way (not at a temple or work.) This is true for nearly every Asian country. In some countries like Japan, Korea and Taiwan, short shorts and skirts are usually no big deal (as long as you're not wearing them to school, work or a temple) and especially if shoulders and cleavage are covered. Young people sometimes break these "rules" in major cities. The impression I get in Japan is to be considerate of others, and dressing appropriately does that.
Yes, young Japanese people will wear edgy clothes to stand out. Yes, people still look down on them for doing so, these things can both be true. My Japanese friend hated the toyoko kids just for wearing excessive black and being degenerates on the street, but the toyoko kids don’t give a care lmao
@@shurikens68Skirts are usually regular sized, and most don't even wear them unless it's summer. The usual fashion in Japan is baggy/big clothes, and most women wear pants or long skirts. The only place you see skirts more often is in Tourist areas like main Tokyo, this because of the influence of foreigners or they're from foreign decent and are visiting family.
To add to the tourist walking distance number; when I visited Osaka last winter, I walked 18,000 steps on average. The most steps I walked was ~38,000 steps, walking from Kyoto station to Kinkakuji then Ginkakuji and finally back to the station. Wear good running/hiking shoes.
Summer fashion is just APPALLING! Japanese summers are crazy hot ....and inside, the walls are poorly insulated with room-based AC that's often set to a higher temp (78-82° F) ...plus the aversion to odors (persperation) I just think that so many layers is health hazard!! I totally get the kimono issue though. ...but i mean why wear a formal kimono in the summer heat anyway...so many tight heavy layers...i'd much rather wear a comfy yukata 😅
Cotton! Cotton! Cotton! Don't wear polyester blends in the summer! You're literally wearing plastic which is what's making you feel more hot. Even cashmere fabrics will keep you feeling cool instead of feeling hot in summer.
Funfact, when it's hot... having layers that cover skin is actually better for health. Though I agree we have to find materials that fit the heat 😂 Also, asian generally emit less body odor (genetics) and since Japan is very clean (+ they wear masks a lot) I would think they have a very low defense against body odor compared to any other ethnicity in the world..
Ugh I would love it there! Finally wearing the clothes I like to wear and being able to visually have privacy from the others as well! Modest is indeed hottest 😊
I went to Japan twice, letting every delulu person who haven’t went yet to know that you’ll always look like me, a foreigner. Don’t try to blend in like the locals but also don’t be rude.
Even among foreigners, japanese people (and other foreigners living in Japan) can tell the difference between an international tourist and a foreigner who lives in Japan by their clothing and the way they carry themselves. And between the growing anti-tourist sentiment and reports of some restaurants giving out menus with higher prices to obvious tourists, wouldn't you agree it's probably better to try and blend in?
Showing any senaka is way more low-key scandalous lol. One time I was playing badminton, bent over and showed some senaka. One of the ladies in my group rushed to help pull my shirt down lol
Went to osaka and Tokyo. Wore mostly tanktopd and shorts (im a guy gym rat) but nobody cares in the cities. You wont get approached, they recognize tourists as tourists lol. Just be mindful if u plan to go to rurual japan or any smaller town. Main citys: ez pz:)
Got it. Hawaiian shirts, short shorts, sandals with socks and an American flag trucker hat. It'll be a double bluff: I'll look too American to be American, they'll assume I'm a local. Unless they speak Japanese to me.
It’s true that wearing kimono takes practice but if you go in the summer months especially August yukata might be a good alternative 💜 regarding the food stains on rental kimono: you can not just wash a kimono and to really clean it even in Japan the shop will have to send it to a specialist and get it taken apart cleaned and re sewn. That costs easily over 1000$ so depending on the worth it might be more cost effective for them to buy a “new “ kimono. I’m just saying this because it is so different from renting something like a ball gown in the west
@@anastasiya256 yeah but kimonos have to be completely seam ripped before you can send them to a specialist to clean and then to another specialist to re-sew 😅 if you’re not working with something like silk moire or pleated silk you can at least steam most fabrics. Kimono can only be treated with water, when disassembled
These days most people send their kimono to the dry cleaners to be cleaned including spot cleaning rather than the traditional method of taking them apart and putting them back together again ^^
@@moushimou3170since it's all silk I assume one could just dry clean it? It's very effective on silk and doesn't damage the fabric. But also I understand that there's beauty in tradition and it's all down to personal preference
@@scoutharris8586 Not all kimono are silk, but regardless they can all be dry cleaned. ^^ It's the safest, most efficient way to wash kimono, even geisha and their apprentices have their kimono dry cleaned and you can imagine how treasured those pieces are, people who collect kimono outside of Japan also opt for dry cleaning, though you want to make sure they can work with these specialized materials ^^
@@thehitobito They will be staring at you most likely either way, especially in more rural parts so won't matter if you are naked or fully dressed from top to bottom.
I've definitely heard that during the hot summer months, you want to wear long flowy clothes that will let air in rather than short shorts and tank tops you might see in the West. Partly for modesty, but also partly because the air flow will help keep you cool. Like linen clothes.
"Don't make these mistakes."
"You'll look scandalous."
"Fuck it, wear what you like. We already look like goobers."
Real 🗣️🗣️
LANGUAGE!
@@beaniebear1122 the english language to be exact.
@@beaniebear1122I understood that reference.
People want to know, but people are also gonna do what the want regardless so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I lived in Japan for 6 years for my doctorate and from what my friends and labmates told me I could gather two things.
A. Japanese people say they don’t mind if you are yourself and act the way you feel like (even though they do mind and get offended and annoyed and don’t tell you)
B. They appreciate you trying hard to blend in by embracing their customs cultures and habits (but they get really annoyed if you don’t get them right and also won’t tell you)
So I kind of gave up trying to please and just slowly became integrated by being polite and having people getting used to me.
It’s kind of funny to know those people who are offended hate you but they don’t show it to you. They talk with their friends telling how horrible you are 😂😂😂
A whole country full of passive-aggressive behavior! lol
Yep, seen it myself when I'm there.
Master! That's the way!
Like nothing is going to be enough for them just for the thing you are a foreigner, so the best choice is to be yourself :))
Yeah, just be polite, don’t break any rules, and you’ll generally be fine
This is every country. 😂 in the end it’s just, be yourself, let people get offended, it’s their problem for not being able to see past small differences, not yours.
Being a gorgeous redhead would make one not blend in in any country.
Bro forgot Ireland was a place.
Edit: nvm. I seen Irish women. Point well made.
@@r3gret2079 The disrespect 💀
@@foottoast4235 hey, I'm part Irish. I'm allowed to say it. Lol
@r3gret2079 You're not Irish unless you're from Ireland
@@TheAtomoh that's wrong wtf
That “scandalous” shirt is so adorable on you! It compliments you so well and it’s beautiful!
Sunglasses are also like a no go- I have had transition lenses forever and when I went to school in Japan my lenses would shift in sunlight and when I showed up late to school one day I was dress coded because of my “sunglasses” so I had to sit and play stare-eyes with the gym coach to prove I didn’t have sunglasses on when he took me to the teacher’s office to yell at me
Wait are they not allowed in general or just inside class?
@@littlejack59they’re not illegal but from what I’ve seen they’re heavily associated with gangs and people dislike not being able to see your eyes. On the other hand though I don’t think people will think you’re part of a gang if you’re a foreigner.
Yeah, I wondered about that as well when I saw her video about sunglasses. I too have transition lenses because I am severely photophobic (light-blinded).
It's true that you won't see lots of japanese wearing sunglasses, but if you're a foreigner/tourist, wear them if you want, nobody will care
So school dress codes are different from what is and isn't acceptable. Many Japanese schools are really strict and don't allow makeup or curling your hair, etc. none of which are socially taboo. Sunglasses are associated with Mafia and Yakuza as are tattoos, etc. But it's not a no-go so much as it seems sketchy. It will make it harder to get close to people but at the end of the day it won't hinder you unless you are staying long term and even then your personal interactions will matter more than the fact that you wear sunglasses.
I was in tokyo this weekend and did notice chest area somewhat covered, but the mini skirts were everywhere!
Which is weird because I will not wear a skirt or dress above my ankles but paired with a standard tank top because I was raised in Florida. I do have a pair of shorts but I rarely wear them outside my house. Then again for health reasons I have to cover my exposed skin during daylight hours or I'm in the ER again.
In Korea too. Show all the legs you want, but a little shoulder, it's a big no no
Ikr this is crazy
@@oluskloc Ummm no?? Who told you that
@@olusklocbro using anime as a source
Was in Japan last year. Wore crop tops, tank tops, miniskirts, etc. Locals did too. My advice? Show some skin if you want to in the cities since nobody cares, but cover up in the countryside.
Nah, most locals in the city aren't wearing tank tops and mini skirts.
@@jamesmack9598 I didn’t say most…
Nah I’m a virgin
@@jamesmack9598 short skirts everywhere its part of a girls school uniform but other than that you are correct
@@jamesmack9598never been in tokyo?! Shinjuku, harajuku…
I love those arm bands, i have intese sun/uv sensitivity (im super pale but think there is more to it) and those arm covers are the only thing that kept me in marching band
They get sweaty? Or hot? Are they breathable? How is the fabric?
Modest is hottest yet miniskirts are fine... It's really just the upper body you have to cover up (though the men dont really wear shorts)
So the only time men wear shorts in Japan are when they’re at the beach or at home huh?
I think mini skirts are "fine" I primarily see normal length skirts that look elegant but the few times I see mini skirts it is obviously done for..... whatever I'm not finishing this sentence
@@FreddieMercurytheSharkWrestlerI’ve seen people say it’s because shorts are primarily the uniform for young kids
So there’s a strong association between them. Like you’re dressing up as a literal kid 😅
For what? @@littlejack59
@@FreddieMercurytheSharkWrestler I mean shorts just aren't really seen as stylish for men and they aren't as casual about dressing as Americans are, so... Yeah guys don't wear shorts as much there. Maybe some stylish teens have shorts in techwear street fits?
the bare arm thing especially, I remember sitting on a train and noone would sit next to me then I put on my cardigan and instantly the seats where filled.😂
@@toxicstarcandy woah never heard this one!
@@thehitobito even more interesting was the first person to take a seat and relax their arm against mine was an old man
Interesting. Maybe don’t want to risk skin-to-skin contact with strangers.
I'm a man and didn't experience this with a short sleeve shirt.
I wish that all I had to do in life was not wear sleeves so that people wouldn't sit next to me.
The uv sleeves are actually very cooling and helpful for preventing sunburn and irritation. But I'm also very sensitive to sunlight so maybe it's not notable to the average person. They helped me out.
I really want those for myself because I hate how easily I burn!
i dont like being tan so it would help alot to have those xD
I and many others wear them because UV sleeves cut down on the amount of times you have to re-apply sunscreen on that area. I also just like the way they look so I match them to my outfits.
cooling? oh i live in a hot tropical country. i need them uv sleeves
I did not find them cooling, but I get hot moving around in a 60 degree room. 😅
Tokyo is full of so much diverse and crazy fashion it just truly depends where you are
It’s funny how in Japan “modest is hottest” yet some of the media they’re most known for is incredibly sexually explicit.
The irony isn’t lost on me
This is very much biased by my own upbringing in a conservative American community, but I’ve found these two tend to be related. The more repressed people are expected to be in their public life, the more extreme it pushes them to be in private. For another example, see Victorian porn.
@@arashikou6661Oh absolutely.
Its wild.
Literally almost all of anime, no female character is covered up or dressed normally
@@socialnormaris And, if they are covered up, it’s usually for a period piece eg Violet Evergarden or some sort of doll situation eg Rozen Maiden.
It’s less prominent in shojo manga and anime though.
"whats wrong with her"
"Shes American"
"Ah"
what
Murica
😂
😂😂😂
@@chrissyswifeythe fact you don't understand explains a lot
Japanese here, living in Japan and I wear those type of tops, sometimes itself sheer and I always show my collarbone especially during summer. nobody really cares what you’re wearing 🤷♀️
I'm so confused she said no showing collarbones when I definitely just saw my favorite Japanese content creator wear one of those tops that show off collarbones and not just once😅 i thought it was cleavage that is less shown?
Omg, a fellow Japanese person cause I barely find anyone commenting on videos about Japan. I never see actual people from Japan giving people advice, and it annoys me so much
THIS
@@Igetcalledfemale_Freminet Cause most japanese don't even know or understand english lol
Thank you.
your hair is so beautiful 😍
Wherever you go, locals always can tell who's a tourist. You can neither hide or fake it.
And there are people like me: people who don’t care if you are or aren’t from the area because we’ve got too much going on in our personal lives. So we’ll just mind our own business unless you start causing trouble.
True!
this applies to visiting from another city or another state/province within your own country too
@@Gamer88334for me im excited when i see tourists since i am fluent in chinese and english i can talk to the tourists and my mon always uses me to talk to the tourists
I mean they're locals.
Thats kinda the point of living somewhere instead of just visiting it but I guess in Tokyo its not that obvious compared to the country side tho.
Fun fact: 着物(kimono) literally translates to "thing to wear".
Oh my chriST HOW DID I NOT REALIZE THAT SOONER-??
IT LITERALLY HAS 着 (ki) FROM 着る(kiru) "to wear" AND 物 (mono) "thing" IN IT, BRUHHH- THEY AINT SLICK-
We have the same term in Germany, called Anziehsachen (Sachen = things, objects and anziehen = to put on / to wear). I love that simple yet clever style of thinking and it's indeed funny that both cultures developped this.
Hahaha fr?!?
@@Ami-Derps-VA😊Jesus is coming back. Believe He died for your sins and rose again then repent to be saved.
@@ranmakuro😊Jesus is coming back. Believe He died for your sins and rose again then repent to be saved.
I'd fit well in Japan cause I wear long sleeves even in summer and everyone looks at me weird.... They're just comfy for me 😭
I wanna cover everything at all times but I am extremely sensitive to heat. So it sucks
Fashion is everything!
I get hives when im in full view of the sun without my meds….gotta layer up lol
👎@@lysanderxx1664
@@wrightcember While hives aren't part of my specific set of symptoms from sun exposure, I feel you. When she said that japanese people wear extra layers in the summer, I literally said out loud, "Omg me too!" 😂
Sun sensitivity sucks lol
"Don't wear"... "wear whatever you want" lmao
"dont wear this"
"anyways, wear whatever you want"
I know, that totally annoys me. Then why make a video showing what to wear...then saying do what you want at the end?! 🤣🤣🤣
@@kittymetal186She's telling us what to wear if we want to not be judged and stared at, but at the end of the day acknowledged that ad foreigners we are gonna get stared at regardless. It's realistic
@@reah763 Good point, Japan is a place where foreign visitors will stand out 😀
I live in Japan for more than 17 years, they have different fashion, I can wear whatever I want during summer, open cleavage or open skin legs it's ok
Actually in a sense what they expect is that you shall be yourself, and yet that yourself shall fit their societal norm (and that shall come from yourself, or from your own awareness.) Because only when you are wholeheartedly one of them would you be abiding by that standard from the bottom of your heart.
In fact in Japan being "different" is considered as "bothering others" and so your natural humility is to "not bother others" by constantly looking around and follow what most others are doing (all by yourself.) Even things like if everyone turn left there and you turn right, not to say costume not blending in 🙃
But as soon as you try, people feel it and most will be appreciate it.
(And this kinda thinking is changing in the young generations, so more people are happy with meeting people that are different.)
what i dont like about japanese culture (i know some japanese people dont agree with it either, im not generalizing but it kinda IS a general thing) is that they dont tell you when they have a problem with you or if youre doing something wrong, youre expected to just figure it out and as an autistic person this is a nightmare because neurotypicals already work a lot like this but in japan its x1000
Yes I hate it when people aren’t direct. Passive aggressiveness is disgusting
@@straberryshinigami15g97They don't tell you directly because that would be shaming you, a very serious matter in Japan. People unalive themselves over stuff like that there.
That ia what i love about my homecountry Austria, apperantly we are the unfrendliest country in Europe, but thats sinply because they grouch about evrything!
@@downtheLimbus Nah man!! I went to Salzburg and had a good ass time!! Austria was cool.
@@straberryshinigami15g97honestly I prefer it that way, at least I can do what I want instead of being told how to behave 😅
The kimono you wear is so beautiful on you, girl. 😍😍
Airball
Japan: *has a conservative culture where "modest is hottest"*
Also Japan: *has a rampant SA and female harassment problem*
(On another note, this kinda goes to show that when these sorts of things happen to women it's 0% because of what she was wearing and 100% because a bad man couldn't - or rather wouldn't - properly control himself.)
Animals!
This
Well I wouldn't say 0%, imo it would be better to be safe than to trigger something unwanted.
@@wafferrollAs a Muslim guy, The hijab acts as a protection if you don't want people staring, however if someone is a piece of shit, no amount of clothing will protect you from getting SA'd. It's best to travel in a pair and avoid dangerous areas
It's always these countries that have these problems more. I'm saying this as an Indian.
The more they want their women to look modest, the more they actually want to control them and consider them sub par.
Japan is a country where men are allowed to visit professionals even after they are married without it considered as cheating. That says a lot about the country
I'm a native Floridian but I have a few diagnosed medical conditions that make me allergic to heat, I'm unable to regulate my internal body temp so I can overheat in 75°F weather(even indoors),sunlight,and over 5mins of sun exposure will cause me to have 2nd degree burns.
I've bought alot of "arm guards" and "arm shields" from Japan to protect my skin. It's amazing because of all the amazing prints you can get and you can even find ppl who will make you custom ones. I've found many anti heat related products from around the world that is making a huge difference in my quality of life.
My Mother is currently looking at Toyota wheelchairs for paralyzed ppl(as she is one)that can climb stairs. It's taking all of our extra money but it's well worth it to give my Mother her quality of life back.
Thank you Japan and the rest of the world for your amazing inventions.❤
@l33t007 yes! Check out our robot video about this!
なら北海道とか行った方がええ
Where did you find customer arm sleeves? I have SLE so i’m sensitive to UV light. I have lots of different color ones as well from Taiwan.
I have the same problem with my body’s temperature control. I get hot extremely easily and it is difficult to get back to a normal temperature. I get heat exhaustion throughout every summer and feel horrible. If I’m indoors, the warmest temperature that I am comfortable in is in the high 60s. But if I’m moving around, such as cleaning, going up and down stairs to do laundry, etc. I need it to be in the low to mid 60s. If I’m outside working or moving around a lot I need it to be in the 50s or less. If I’m shoveling snow for more than 5/10 minutes I can’t wear a coat or long sleeves. I also don’t do well at all when it comes to humidity. Funny thing is, I have circulation problems and my hands and feet get cold easily. 🙄
Have the same condition, full lil annoying blisters that scars for years if you dare scratch, always too hot and too cold at same time.
Japan has a bowing culture so most women tend to cover up unless you want to flash your bits.
Sounds like sports bras would be most useful
@@profezzordarke4362 Since when is flashing your bra acceptable?
@@auraluna7679 sports bras aren't lingerie
@@ShadowMoon878Neither are boxers, but something tells me you can’t get away with flashing it at people.
@@8bitdiedie not the same, breasts aren't reproductive organs.
Eh, I see Japanese women showing shoulders and collarbones throughout Japan, particularly the younger ones. They don't really get any stares.
I wonder if it might be more of a combo of being ethnically rare (as in a foreigner) rather than simply the wardrobe choice
I think it really depends on the area and age demographic 😬
I think in Tokyo, most dgaf
yeah i never notice anyone getting stares for showing arms/collarbones. might be more common to experience if you’re a tourist though
@@ThisIsntTwitteryup, in most big cities people either appreciate individuality or are so caught up in their own lives to care if a stranger is showing their shoulders
GURLL your so pretty!
If your gonna add layers during summer time in Japan, make sure the material is thin
@@urbanskiboguslabsrecording7531 your welcome Edison
who would've thought
Girls looks so good in kimono 👘❤
as a guy, wearing a yukata, felt like going to a hot spring spa
Every high school anime boy agrees with you.
@@xXxSkyViperxXx yeah it is😂
@@lysanderxx1664 yeah they definitely have one crush .....who wears 👘 kimono in new year..💜
She is wearing a kimono wrong way 😅
I like how you describe what to wear if you want to blend more but also say you can wear whatever. Sometimes my social anxiety is so bad I want to fit in but some days I feel good enough to wear my own clothes. It’s good to know that both can be fine
The Japanese are offended so easily sometimes by what we think is ok. My advice is dress to not offend by staying on the covered up side of things. Would you show your chest and collar bones in an Arab country? Then don't do it in Japan either.
I visited Japan and wore an off-shoulder outfit; I didn't feel that people were staring at me. 😂
i would love those UV sleeve thingies! i wish those were more common here
You look drop dead gorgeous in Kimono
She is so beautiful
5/10
@@reddbendd I would give her 10 out of 10. But we are all different
@@guy6353 shes avg lol.
@@reddbendd I feel like shes more of a 9 to be completely honest. Some people are just pretty and thats fine lol.
@@reddbenddsame guys that be saying this are incels with 1in pps.
場所に敬意を払った服装をすることは大変良いことだと思いますが、そんなに気にしなくても大丈夫だと思います☺️
ひとつ気になったのは、着物のパートは動画を反転していますか?そうでなかったら、着物の襟の合わせが逆です。このままだと「左前」と言って「死者の着物」という意味になります。正しくは左胸側が上（表）になります。
As a flat foot, my feet experienced some inexplicable, horrifying, torturous pain that I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy.
@@XENO3007 as fellow flat foot, I understand the pain
yea samee it’s def a lot of walking since most of their transportation is either by taking the train/subway and walking around 😭 i got used to it after the first couple times i went to visit family
@@Tora0724 i went to visit family as well, so we’re luckier than most, cant imagine how wandering around the metro for hours tires you out 😭
@@XENO3007 oh cool cool yea we are i love their public transit but after a long day out my legs were always dead lol
@@Tora0724 its my feet that burn
I recently spent 2 weeks in the Tokyo area, and I saw plenty of shoulders, plunging necklines, and exposed midriffs (though the crop top thing was popular when I lived in Japan more than 8 years ago). But it was almost always young people. Most older people were covered up, as it is summer, and they don't want to get a sunburn.
"Wear whatever makes you feel good".
So much truth in so fewer words.
Where brotha?
Yeah, I just wish people would get over their puritanical demands. The other day, someone threw a fit over a MAGA hat, and I was like, "let them wear whatever they want, geez."
Very self absorbed idea of thinking
idk, i watch a lot of japanese and korean fashion influencers and most of the time they wear whatever they want, sometimes very revealing and it doesn't seem to bother anyone. if anything they get compliments all the time when out. i think you talk about more rural areas, in tokyo at least, no one seems to gaf
I remember a solo traveller doing live in Japan with an opened chest clothes and she got sexually harrased by a local male and he didn't even feel guilty at all (by the way he kept following her and with "innocent" expression). I wonder if they have some kind of mindset regarding people who wear such clothes
Some foreigner girls share that they were touched in a way they didn’t want to be touched in public transport when they were modestly dressed. But when they were dressed more like westerners nobody tried touching or harassing them on the train. Because of more intimidating look I guess
yeah that's a creepy stalker.
stay safe!
I feel like as long as it's legal, wear whatever. Tho do your research bc some countries literally arrest foreigners if they dress in a way that's "illegal"..
there country their rules.
@@haroldotrotter9148 third world country third world quality of life.
@@espressonoob Maybe so, but you're still willingly going to that country. Nobody is forcing you to travel and be a tourist.
You may think it's dumb but you should follow the laws of where u go or don't go at all.
@@espressonoob Not a third world country at all. Japan has a rich and ancient culture. Show respect wherever you visit.
That’s very grand coming from the Japanese who are extremely intolerant of other countries.
I think I bought like five pairs of those arm coverings while I was in Japan. First pair was comfortable, and there were a bunch of cute colors
If you want to know how the dress in Japan just dress like people did before it was considered okay to flaunt your body off. Just look at how they dress. I find that most of the people who have issues in Japan are people who are trying too hard. Trying to represent where there from or trying to be Japanese. I lived there for 3 years and not once did I have any problems. Why? Because I wasn't trying to look like an American celebrity or a Japanese man. I were a polo shirt and slacks with comfortable walking shoes and explored Japan. I meet many Japanese, Russian, African, Chinese, and Philippines while I was there and enjoyed myself immensely! I wold love to live there again. I even still have friends there that I keep in touch after over an decade of being gone.
Your first outfit was by far the cutest.
Ngl you totally rocked that kimono
It's East Asia in general. Short skirts and shorts are fine. But exposed chest area is taboo.
@@theninearemine8499 Yeah, that yabai-oppai will just destroy Japan completely! LOL!
Isn't taboo a bit of a strong word?
@winterviveca5976 Example - An actress in South Korea wore a Hollywood star type dress once. With an extremely low cut front. The kind that if you don't use boob glue, they will pop out. Her career was pretty much canceled after that. No one would hire her.
@@theninearemine8499 lol taboo seems like a pretty strong word still
@@theninearemine8499that’s so sad and ridiculous…
I remember an story of a english teacher working in Japan and she always had like berries perfume and Japanese "joked" about if all foreigner women smell like berries, one day she forgot the perfume and got to realize they were not joking, and they not joking at all, accusing her of lying to them 😅😂
That outfit is sooo pretty
Outfit at the start is dope! Love the headband!
I love that top! Your whole outfit was beautiful :3
It was like this when I came here more than ten years ago, but the fashion's changed a lot and for the last years showing shoulders really isn't a big deal anymore^^ (depending on what circumstances of course!)
I don’t even fit in america… I know my body I wear whatever I feel comfortable in. It was considered cold in Germany when visiting but I wore skirts and mid short sun dresses because I walked a lot faster and I get hot easily especially since we were walking everywhere. Apparently my ex was so mad at me on the entire trip because everyone was staring. I was none the wiser because I was extremely comfortable and in love with the crisp weather. If I cared what people thought of my style I would be depressed and uncomfortable in my own skin.
I used to love walking with my ex holding hands and seeing other guys look at her… Gave me a ton of confidence
@@Arbiter710 He was nothing like that. Jealous yes but he cared about how people looked at him. Very much a person who held first impressions at it’s highest. He saw other people wearing coats and who were cold while I wasn’t. I get hot very easily even being a small stature. He even said women were even looking and that I should have worn jeans instead. And if it matters he cheated on me several times while I was working hard making our lives very comfortable. But strangers and if men were looking at me I guess I should be burned alive. I deserved it. Right?
@@Silentkittey Sorry that happened to you, I read your post and took it another way.. Cheating is the low of the low… He’s sounds incredibly insecure
@@Arbiter710 I appreciate your response and thank you. He was something else, he was the most confident person I know but the most secretive. He knows how to survive in this harsh world without allowing to many people in his circle of trust but also creating lasting bonds so people will never forget him. My point if it matters is that whether or not my revealing style at times turned the wrong heads that has never my intention. I guess it's my own way of surviving each day.
Yeah but people in germany stare all the time. Also, the german weather is super unpredictable so you'll basically habe summer one day and then winter the next so yk doesn't matter what u wear as long as ure comfy
Buy a false blouse front to cover low boob lines without putting on sweaty layers. They're very cheap in most all Asian stores or online
That's awesome. I am very modest myself and HATE cleveage/butt exposure so I go out of my way to buy appropriate clothing etc. I always hated seeing a cute shirt but the skin exposure threw me for a loop. Fake blouses? Chefs kiss. Never knew these existed.
@PumpkinSprout you're welcome. I buy them online for super cheat in various styles. Always makes my cute low clevage summer tops way more appropriate for work, without me sweating to death!
Grab yourself lots of styles and colours for every occassion.
There's flouncy faux shirt cuffs and collars too. It's a whole new world 😂
I love your videos
I’ve lived in Tokyo for years and I live in the shopping area so I feel less constricted on what to wear and can LITTERALY wear anything :)
“Wear whatever makes you feel good” that’s the advice
Moving to Japan. My own mother makes me feel like a weirdo sometimes because I like to dress more modest
Don't worry, modesty is great, it shouldn't be seen as bad or wrong
@@kierancaldwell3442 as long as it isn't mandatory of course
@richardsavolainen944 yeah, it should be voluntary, because they are content with themselves and dont feel a need to show off. Though forcing people to be modest is wrong
I'm still blown away by how cute that first top is omg 😭
In planning on wearing things that are comfortable for the climate and walkable 😅
I loved how, in my Navy orientation, they told us to blend in. My then wife and I are 6 foot. There were three black guys in the room. We all raised our hands and asked, "How? We can literally see over everyone else and these three stand out like christmas trees!" lol
That kimono was amazing . I love hanbok and kimono they are so beautiful
We walked 50000 steps a day and could barely stand at the end of the day !
@@berenicemorieras4583 😭
You walked 25 miles a day??
@christinedebessehoch it seems like a lot, but my normal day is to walk between 25k to 35k steps, 5 days a week, at work.
50k per day, walking through the city is plausible.
but how does this happen? why do people walk THAT much in japan?
When we lived in Japan my mom helped me put on my kimono but after awhile she thought me how to do it myself and I’m such a pro now >:3
It's actually kinda good that they don't like getting a tan! UV rays can/are dangerous
It’s also a racist colonist idea implied to them from the European nations that tried colonizing them. Tan skin means “rice picking peasant” to Asians that’s why they avoid tanning. Us brown and black people are under the sun all the time without getting skin cancer
@@gibbygoober2864well part of the reason we don’t get cancer is because our skin is dark so the melanin prevents sunburn. Lighter skinned people don’t have that so they burn or get cancer. everything else you said about the racist and colonial ideology is spot on.
@@gibbygoober2864 pale skin was a sign of an aristocrat in Japan even before European "colonists". In fact, even in Europe pale skin was sign of aristocracy. I know nowadays it's a biggest trend to blame Europe for everything but at least do it in a correct way.
@@gibbygoober2864 me, a Hispanic American who tans easily: 🧍🏻♀️well I'm cooked 🥲the only way I'd blend in is through my height (I'm 5ft)
If you watch any “what are they wearing in japan” fashion vid on youtube theyre showing shoulders, cleavage, thighs. Literally wear what tf you want if youre in a main city
In mexico is the opposite, in mexico(where i borned and was raised) people judge you for NOT showing skin, and not for like "the stares", but for the heat, because people wear shorts and tees a lot, and they just bother about comfort no matter the weather, they are very stubborn at times, for example my mom; barely ever wore socks or jackets, because she always had the ideal of them being annoying, she was happy with her skin being right under the sunshine, and so i like wearing hoodies like all the time no matter the weather, and my mom told me "why do you wear that everyday? are you insecure or something? just wear what you like, dont worry about what others will say, you are pretty as you were borned, and you have all the rights to, and not everyone will judge you, it's not a problem, so calm down, it's all okay."
They really don't care what you wear btw just wear what makes you comfy lol
The last line is 100% true. You’re going to stick out regardless so don’t worry about what you wear.
Unless you’re in Osaka.. they tend to dress more formal there lol
I just finished watching "Your Name" Anime and when you showed the 2 girls dancing, it instantly reminded me of the the girl and her sister doing that dance.
I need to get me some of those armbands. Also, really want to teach in Japan! Trying my hardest to make it happen!
You can do anything you put your mind to! As long as it's legal. 😂
>Be me
>5'8 Black and Punk.
> Wearing a battle vest and crust pants.
"Why are they all staring?
Watch out guys the stand user could be anyone
As a Japanese, honestly nobody cares
I’ve met a few Oba-chans who would beg to differ based on the death stares they give me and other people for some of our fits
@@thehitobito I think from older people is more common, but this type of fashion is becoming more popular for people my age so I would not say there is a strict image of it anymore. Maybe you have just a bad experience with a minority of people.
Funny how u say minority when in fact the otoshiyori are the majority in japan lmao 😂
@@thehitobitoJapanese Oba-sans will stare at just everybody standing out in one way or the othe, regardless what he or she wears.
@@thehitobito but are thy oba-chans or obaa-chans?
That Kimono looks beautiful with your red hair!
20,000 steps is like an above average day at work for me
Omg i need those anti uv sleeves!
Honestly unless it’s a religious site or a memorial then I don’t care and wear what I want
That black long sleeve top was do gorgeous!!
As someone who is living here for 8years.. nobody cares what you wear in Tokyo. Unless you go to an inaka then yeah maybe they do stare.
What will make them stare to you is basically if you do a PDA kissing on the train, being loud on public area.
Living in Nagano which is considered inaka (kinda) by many, no one cares as well.
This girl just loves generalizing the Japanese and spreading false information
What is inaka?
@@dianardz7737 countryside
@@GCS88 Really, I heard another youtuber who was their herself to visit family say she and her sister got stared at a lot for having their shoulders out. Hmmm but idk.
@@parisouuThat's just exaggerating for views. Japan, like any other 1st world country, is incredibly similar in almost every aspect besides history, fashion, customs and music. If you actually stay for a while you'd realize it's almost no different than anywhere else.
I’d stick out like a sore thumb, I have dyed hair and dark brown skin haha, I usually dress in punk fashion or goth which is apart of American culture 😅😅
i’ve seen so many video say that exposing your shoulders is still considered scandalous in japan, and then multiple comments under that video saying that they are japanese and plenty of people expose their shoulders themselves including and they have no idea where this shoulders is scandalous in japan. so, which is it? is it scandalous, or not? maybe it’s because you are foreigner and that’s why you are getting stares, not particularly your clothing although that can also be coupled with being foreign. maybe they have different expectations for foreigners than natives?
My theory is that there's the odd person that will look down on it and as a foreigner that will be perceived as you finding out you're offending people and didn't realize it, even though it was likely just the one or two old fuddy duddies that had a problem.
But as a native you'll recognize it as just that one prude and that they should be ignored, so you'll wear what you like and just ignore them since in reality it's fine.
Because every culture has its prudes, unfortunately.
Shoulders....I'm not really sure about, but anything getting even close to cleavage territory is definitely a no go. *Obviously* you will always see *someone* doing it, but if you ever come down here and look at people by and large the vast majority of girls cover up their torso.
Now what she didn't mention is that legs are absolutely fair game. You want to wear a really short skirt? Go for it, over half of any of the younger girls you walk by will be wearing them
Also also another caveat... People understand foreigners have different fashion sense and don't really judge too deeply on what they wear as opposed to how they'd hold themselves or other locals to fashion wise
Showing shoulders/cleavage is seen as sexy. There's a time and a place to dress that way (not at a temple or work.) This is true for nearly every Asian country. In some countries like Japan, Korea and Taiwan, short shorts and skirts are usually no big deal (as long as you're not wearing them to school, work or a temple) and especially if shoulders and cleavage are covered. Young people sometimes break these "rules" in major cities. The impression I get in Japan is to be considerate of others, and dressing appropriately does that.
Yes, young Japanese people will wear edgy clothes to stand out. Yes, people still look down on them for doing so, these things can both be true. My Japanese friend hated the toyoko kids just for wearing excessive black and being degenerates on the street, but the toyoko kids don’t give a care lmao
@@shurikens68Skirts are usually regular sized, and most don't even wear them unless it's summer. The usual fashion in Japan is baggy/big clothes, and most women wear pants or long skirts. The only place you see skirts more often is in Tourist areas like main Tokyo, this because of the influence of foreigners or they're from foreign decent and are visiting family.
Dang she's gorgeous!
To add to the tourist walking distance number; when I visited Osaka last winter, I walked 18,000 steps on average. The most steps I walked was ~38,000 steps, walking from Kyoto station to Kinkakuji then Ginkakuji and finally back to the station. Wear good running/hiking shoes.
I mean, there’s nothing wrong with being modest, it’s literally fine to not show skin.
Summer fashion is just APPALLING!
Japanese summers are crazy hot
....and inside, the walls are poorly insulated with room-based AC that's often set to a higher temp (78-82° F)
...plus the aversion to odors (persperation)
I just think that so many layers is health hazard!!
I totally get the kimono issue though.
...but i mean why wear a formal kimono in the summer heat anyway...so many tight heavy layers...i'd much rather wear a comfy yukata 😅
Light flowing fabrics for the win!!
Cotton! Cotton! Cotton!
Don't wear polyester blends in the summer! You're literally wearing plastic which is what's making you feel more hot.
Even cashmere fabrics will keep you feeling cool instead of feeling hot in summer.
@@_Just_Another_Guy Linen is also an awesome choice. Basically a wearable refridgerator.
Funfact, when it's hot... having layers that cover skin is actually better for health. Though I agree we have to find materials that fit the heat 😂 Also, asian generally emit less body odor (genetics) and since Japan is very clean (+ they wear masks a lot) I would think they have a very low defense against body odor compared to any other ethnicity in the world..
78-82? Lite work? No reaction
Ugh I would love it there! Finally wearing the clothes I like to wear and being able to visually have privacy from the others as well! Modest is indeed hottest 😊
I went to Japan twice, letting every delulu person who haven’t went yet to know that you’ll always look like me, a foreigner. Don’t try to blend in like the locals but also don’t be rude.
Even among foreigners, japanese people (and other foreigners living in Japan) can tell the difference between an international tourist and a foreigner who lives in Japan by their clothing and the way they carry themselves. And between the growing anti-tourist sentiment and reports of some restaurants giving out menus with higher prices to obvious tourists, wouldn't you agree it's probably better to try and blend in?
It is great to show respect to other countries but you should wear whatever makes you happy and feel comfortable!
I was in Japan few years ago. I'm 6"4 fat guy, I'm not even trying to blend in. But it was cool experience!
Off topic but you're so pretty!!!!❤
Showing any senaka is way more low-key scandalous lol. One time I was playing badminton, bent over and showed some senaka. One of the ladies in my group rushed to help pull my shirt down lol
Went to osaka and Tokyo. Wore mostly tanktopd and shorts (im a guy gym rat) but nobody cares in the cities. You wont get approached, they recognize tourists as tourists lol. Just be mindful if u plan to go to rurual japan or any smaller town. Main citys: ez pz:)
Hi. Japanese here: absolutely no one gives a fuck ever. Dress up as a Yoshi.
I love your ginger hair❤❤
„just don’t naked guys“
- Matcha samurai
Edit: if you know this you are a legend
@@Elif-sc8yn we love him!
I can hear his manic laugh in the distance 😂
Got it. Hawaiian shirts, short shorts, sandals with socks and an American flag trucker hat. It'll be a double bluff: I'll look too American to be American, they'll assume I'm a local.
Unless they speak Japanese to me.
Lol
now i can't get the image out of my head 💀
It’s true that wearing kimono takes practice but if you go in the summer months especially August yukata might be a good alternative 💜 regarding the food stains on rental kimono: you can not just wash a kimono and to really clean it even in Japan the shop will have to send it to a specialist and get it taken apart cleaned and re sewn. That costs easily over 1000$ so depending on the worth it might be more cost effective for them to buy a “new “ kimono. I’m just saying this because it is so different from renting something like a ball gown in the west
Ball gowns are also difficult to impossible to clean…?
@@anastasiya256 yeah but kimonos have to be completely seam ripped before you can send them to a specialist to clean and then to another specialist to re-sew 😅 if you’re not working with something like silk moire or pleated silk you can at least steam most fabrics. Kimono can only be treated with water, when disassembled
These days most people send their kimono to the dry cleaners to be cleaned including spot cleaning rather than the traditional method of taking them apart and putting them back together again ^^
@@moushimou3170since it's all silk I assume one could just dry clean it? It's very effective on silk and doesn't damage the fabric. But also I understand that there's beauty in tradition and it's all down to personal preference
@@scoutharris8586 Not all kimono are silk, but regardless they can all be dry cleaned. ^^ It's the safest, most efficient way to wash kimono, even geisha and their apprentices have their kimono dry cleaned and you can imagine how treasured those pieces are, people who collect kimono outside of Japan also opt for dry cleaning, though you want to make sure they can work with these specialized materials ^^
That last part was the best, just ware what you want.
Matcha samurai says to wear whatever you want as long as you're not naked.
@@sabrewolf7160 yep, wear what you want should be the takeaway, just a PSA for ppl who don't like being stared at
@@thehitobito They will be staring at you most likely either way, especially in more rural parts so won't matter if you are naked or fully dressed from top to bottom.
I've definitely heard that during the hot summer months, you want to wear long flowy clothes that will let air in rather than short shorts and tank tops you might see in the West. Partly for modesty, but also partly because the air flow will help keep you cool. Like linen clothes.