Japanese do understand sarcasm. They just understand it in Japanese,in the right context. English isn't their first language, they usually take everything in English literally. Please be careful.
+ depends on your relationship with them, sarcasm is only understood and taken well around here with higher acquaintance (usually) Just like any other country. Simple.
Exactly. Their sarcasm is based on language forms and context difference that are explicit in Japanese but not in English. That's why sarcasm doesn't translate.
@@BooBuKittyPhuk I'm not saying I agree with it, haha. What I have found from my experience, is that every culture seems to think that they own sarcasm!
Brits are on a completely different level of sarcasm compared to the US Most US folk learn about sarcasm in their teens. Brits, on the other hand, im convinced they come out the womb being sassy, snarky and cheecky like.
I had a pen pal from Japan. He was studying English so we chatted in English so he can practice his grammar. This is totally my own fault. I should've known than to use sarcasm to a person barely fluent in my language. But I joked "yeah I LOVE to kill people in my freetime XD" He ghosted me 🥲
@@jyuu6650 literally we were talking about how dangerous the internet was. There were already many kidnapping crimes (early Internet era). How technically we were strangers. Then he said i think "let's not be stranger" then I corrected his grammar then he asked me what my hobby was AND SINCE WE WERE AT THE TOPIC BEFORE, I said that hoping he'd get my joke but alas...
I've wanted to try Haneda but the flights are more expensive than Narita. I don't think the convenience of a shorter and cheaper train outweighs that for me. Maybe when ticket prices go down a bit more.
I would definitely still fly into narita unless youre rich. Narita is a little harder to get around in to fly back but haneda flights can be up to double the price.
The Haneda one kinda depends. A lot of times flights to Haneda are more expensive than Narita (last time I went to Japan, round trip to Narita were $1200, Haneda was $1800. Definitely worth the extra $20 on the train)
Thank you for talking about walking around alone. I hear so many say how its absolutely fine and nothing at all happens, its good to know that theres still something to be aware of
You may be approached in the "young people" centers like Shibuya or Shinjuku but if you turn them down they will usually give up easily. No one is going to drag you into an alley or anything.
I have been to Japan twice and was astonished by the people sleeping in trains with their bags up the luggage rack, or with their cell phones behind their backs. As for harrassing, didn´t witness anything.
I live near Milan, Italy and flights to Haneda are in average 200-300 euro more expensive than flights to Narita (no direct flights but you get the idea). 40 euros roundtrip for a Keisei Skyliner or Narita Express is way better than spending a lot more for a slightly more convenient airport.
@@Auripewpew Di nulla :) Però ho parlato in generale, ogni tanto può capitare di trovare voli per Haneda più economici, quindi immagino ti convenga tenere d'occhio i prezzi se sei interessata
Sarcasm is understood in Japan, but a lot of people find Americans to be overbearing at times that it is hard for them to tell. Japanese are sarcasic with one another and it is understood just not always across languages. I have a friend from Japan that im sarcastic with occasionally. She has told me this. Its alright yall, I just wouldnt come out of the gate with it 👍
Oh they do love sarcasm and dry humor (burakku jōku or hiniku, in Japanese). As someone who speaks Japanese and live in Japan I can tell you most of Japanese humor is sarcastic (in its on way). Plus, linguistically and cultural anthropologically, the info you are spreading is quite misleading and frankly untrue. Obvs sarcasm is not going to work in their second language that they’re not fluent in. And even if you speak Japanese, if you don’t sound fluent enough, the Japanese people won’t try the sarcastic jokes on you as they are too risky if the others don’t get it. So mainly you’ll only see only in the circle of Japanese people (UCHI) doing it and never to the “outsiders” (SOTO).
@@kyliekrabapplenot really, I think the girl in the video was talking from the perspective of a non-japanese visitor or resident trying to use sarcasm in their own language, or perhaps in their limited and poor Japanese language which wouldn't come across correctly and be understood
O man im VERY sarcastic. I always joke that “sarcasm is my love language” 😅 I’ll definitely keep that in mind if we ever get to visit. My husband and I have Japan on our bucket list.
I'm pretty sure it's just a language barrier issue. I've met a lot of sarcastic Japanese and Taiwanese people lol. You can't expect people to understand culturally specific jokes from another country
Lived in japan a few years.If you cant get a flight into haneda, just take the bus to shinjuku station from narita same cheap price. Plus you get a comfortable seat with air conditioner and chargers and a small 1 hour nap to recover. Oh and they put your luggage away for you so you dont have to lug it around like you would on train. Plus the bus doesn't make any stops!
Narita is FINE. It’s worth the savings on flights. One hour train through beautiful farmland and countryside on your way into the city. Worth it. Easy train in.
i live in japan and yes haneda is much cheaper when you just want to use the train going into the city m, but i’ve flown quite a few times and flying *into* or from m haneda is much more expensive than narita when booking your ticket. so overall i’ve found that using narita is more cheaper. yes it’s more time consuming and inconvenient but i’d rather spend an extra 2000 yen on train tickets than like 15000 yen on plane tickets
The Haneda tip is useful IF the plane ticket is cheaper. Typically, the plane ticket flying in to Narita is cheaper than Haneda since the Narita airport is more of an international one.
One of the things I learned in my sociology and speech classes for high school is that normalized actions in American culture definitely do not translate too well into other cultures, especially ones built heavily around mutual respect for others.
When I took Japanese in undergrad, they enforced the difference between the me vs we culture, as this reflects heavily in the language. Short answer: we culture inconveniences the individual over the whole while me culture has the individual responsible for themselves only. America and many western countries are the me culture, embracing individuality and more comfort in keeping to and taking care of oneself. It speaks in our clothes, for example, and how bright, varied, and expressive each individual can be. Contrast to Japan: everyone is in similar colors (unless you're in Shibuya, Shinjuku, Harajuku, fashion areas) and if there is any individuality, it is on a small level like a keychain. It also helps that they are the hardest country to gain citizenship in so a majority of their population will look good in those colors and styles. In the language, it can be considered rude to get straight to the point. Conversation happens with fielding a question to another person and seeing if they agree. For example, say you are cold on the train and the window is open. You would ask the other person, "It's rather cold, isn't it?" If they agree and understand, they will suggest back that perhaps the window should be shut. In America, the first person would just close the window and it would be up to the second person to voice if they needed it open for whatever reason; sometimes we do ask but there is a heavier assumption on the window being open equaling an inconvenience to everyone when it is cold and therefore, there is no need to ask.
I too very much prefer Haneda over Narita, but, and this is a pretty big but, there are just way more international flights going to Narita. And chances are those are either much cheaper or more practical. So for me, the flight will always be the deciding factor, not the train ride. As a man, I obviously don't experience the getting hit on in Shibuya. But instead, Kabukicho and Roppongi are basically no-go areas. You just can't walk more than 5 meters without having a tout pestering you. And once you manage to get rid of him, the next one is already waiting for you. And as annoying as they are, there are still idiots following them to shady bars and get scammed big time....
I agree about the airports. As a solo white dude in kabikucho the touts are annoying but it's really not as bad as you say. Or I'm just used to ignoring people. Oh and women get hit on in other areas too, I notice it all the time. It seems way more annoying to be a girl than a guy with regards to getting bothered. One time walking towards Kabukicho from Shinjuku station the girl in front of me got hit on by a guy she ignored him and he went away, then not 10 seconds later a different guy started trying to hit on her too. It was Friday night and that's a hot spot for that type of stuff, but still jeez.
@@zrumpz to be fair, it's been a while since I last went there, I have heard it's not as bad as it used to be, even more so after the pandemic. So maybe I should give it another shot.
Can't imagine a situation where a tourist would try to be sarcastic to the locals. Maybe just language barriers? Even in the US i wouldn't try to be sarcastic with someone i just met since they might take it the wrong way.
@@youtubeblachblachseriously I'm so tired of hearing "getting hit on in Shibuya"... that's like walking in gentlemans bar expecting tea and biscuits...
I only got cat called once I was on Wall Street in NYC and it wasn’t very busy just a few people.My fiancé (now husband) was walking fast cuz he needed to get to the car and he’s seen Wall Street many times and I was walking behind him a few feet when this guy started calling to me and telling me I looked good and to come get his number.I started walking faster and grabbed my fiancés arm with out responding to the guy and then the guy called me a bitch 😂
We recently got back from a trip, people we went with got sick and wouldn't wear masks, we told them to since it's just a. respectful towards us with them who weren't sick and didn't want to be b. hygienic as they wouldn't cover their mouths when they coughed c. within their culture to, it was easy to see as it was winter and flu season, people wearing masks everywhere (while coughing sneezing etc) but they refused to, I highly recommend if you do get sick you do wear a mask even if you think you don't need to, the amount of looks and glares we experienced because of the people we were with was so uncomfortable
My toxic trait is imagining myself in the past knowing full well that I can’t go back in time 😊 I currently live smack dab in the middle of Tokyo but uh… “wish I could turn back time- to the good old days 😅”
I agree with the haneda vs narita one however flights to narita are cheaper from my experience. So you are saving money on flights but paying an extra $20 on a train ticket. Keep that in mind folks!
Getting "hit on" as a non-native English speaker sounds like a random man would chase you with a hammer and hit you. Boy, that's scare as hell Only to realize that means someone is flirting on you. Well that's still scary as hell.
@@zub41r75 Uh yes sometimes 'flirting' can be harrassment. Secondly, they mean the phrase "hit on" sounds like someone attacking you to a non native english speaker.
@@josephcheung5465 being hit on is ok if the person hitting on you is attractive. It is not such a negative unless they are creepy or overly aggressive. I get it can be annoying but you don't owe anyone. If you don't want to talk move on but it is hardly something to complain about.
I was full on alone in Shibuya, two nights in a row. Went to a small cafe and got curry, rum and coke. Asked a couple guys for ‘tabako’ and a light. And smoked inside a restaurant all at 10pm. 😁💕core memories for sure. The next night it was a group ladies, they were sweet and lit my ciggy as well. I can barely speak Japanese, and do not smoke. But I’d do it again!! ❤ I’m also 5’8”, and white as a vampire. But, yeah, I wasn’t approached once. 👍🏼😂
Word of advice, if you’re gonna change your money to yen, use an exchange machine in a store like family mart or even ones in train stations cause they have much better rates. I saw one is Tsukiji give alot more than the family mart or airport ones
If I am walking in the Shibuya district at night, not only will I be looking for transfigured humans, but also that I don't get the caught in the battle.
lol, the Skyliner gets you from Narita to Ueno in 36 minutes. Haneda, especially if you're out of the airport after 8pm, is a pain in the ass with transfers depending on where in the city you're going. I like Haneda too but it's not always so convenient now with the late bus still not returning.
With Sarcasm I think the delivery is different within cultures. I like and appreciate a good sarcastic response. I don't like so much the British sarcastic delivery. They seem to enjoy a more mean high brow delivery.
I feel like I heard somewhere that Japan was trying to go to an all digital currency system so the cash thing really surprised me. I really doubt what I heard now!
Another reason women wear masks (according to Japanese female classmates and colleagues) is because it's way faster to just do the top half of your makeup, and if they're feeling lazy, the rest can be covered up by a mask.😅
Narita is far more convenient for me, but I can't use it any more because my usual airline moved to Haneda. They sent me an email telling me how wonderful and convenient their move was, and I was like, ARRRRRRRRRRRGH!
The Narita/Haneda arrival is actually more dependent on where you'll be staying and you're plans while there. Yes, if you'll mostly be in Tokyo, then Haneda is best, but there are other cases where flying in/out of Narita is better (don't know them off the top of my head, sorry it's been a few years since I've been there.)
Don’t worry! Depending on the tribe (group of people), I’m sure they’ll find your sarcasm to be quite funny 😁 A lot of young Japanese kids make their fair share of dirty, dark and even racial jokes from time to time 😅
Train from Narita to Tokyo is like 1300 Yen if you take the regular train, I've taken that train in all my trips and you have no problems at all even with luggage since it starts at Narita and you can sit all the way. The skyline is 2600 Yens, the only upside is it's a bit more confortable and easier to get out of it since it won't get as full.
@@amyr3285 Yup it's pretty easy, i move with a 160cm Suitcase most of the time and going back i move with 2 suitcases, check where the Elevators are since most stations have one but not always near the main entrance and when using escalators put the suitcase Infront of you so other people can move on the side. Also taking the Train at Narita since it's a terminal station it starts empty so you can accommodate yourself better.
The flying into HND and not NRT is something I have learned the hard way. To change my ticket cost double then the cost to travel from NRT to my hotel(will book HND from now on).
lol Narita is perfectly fine to fly into. The keisei line gets you deep into the city right from the airport for 980 yen. If you find a better deal flying to narita take it. The transit is extremely easy and straightforward from narita to anywhere in Tokyo especially if you ride the keisei line out.
Especially in Tokyo, many places do take card. Unless you are going to a very small famiky owned type buisness. Convenience stores, chain restaurants, and any high end restaurant will take card. You just have to ask. But it still makes me miss Korea where I can whip out samsung pay or do a bank transfer. You never have to carry cash.
For me, flying to Narita is usually better, since flying to Hakone is almost always about 100 dlls more expensive, so I'd rather take the Skyliner from Narita to Ueno
Honestly Narita isn't that bad, if you can find a significantly better flight that goes to NRT then just book it. Theres a direct train from Narita to the major stations in Tokyo and plenty of room for luggage storage on the, with nice seating. It takes a little longer but what's an extra 30 minutes at the end of the day really.
You'll probs struggle, since most japanese dont know english. Some businesses try to be accommodating, with english signs and what not (google translated usually). But those are usually chain stores where their are more likely to get forigners. You'll most likely not get handheld at the "hole in the wall" type places, which usually has the best foods but not alot of available english, if any.
I only speak very little Japanese, mostly just words. Yet I've been 18 times to Japan, to places pretty far off the beaten path, and only rarely encountered problems. And nowadays Google Translate might even solve those. Thing is also, even when many Japanese people do know a little English, they are often just not confident in using it. But f you put in the effort to speak just a few words of Japanese, they are more willing to use whatever English they know. Most conversations I have in Japan are in this bizarre mix of Japanese and English, and in the end we usually understand each other for the most part.
Fine as long as you're staying in big cities or touristy areas. I went in the summer with no Japanese knowledge and was fine, a lot of the signage is in English and restaurant menus usually have pictures of the items so you can just point to what you want. If you're booking a train or something just say the name of your destination. Service workers in touristy areas seem to know basic enough English to get by easily. If I was moving there permanently or planning on staying a long time I would have definitely tried picking up more of the language but as a visitor it was fine with just English.
You will need to go to places aimed at tourists. While they tend to be more English friendly, they still tend to be slightly pricier and this limits the places you can go to. However, people are very kind and welcoming towards foreigners as long as you're quiet and respectful.
Haneda verses Narita comment. Yes Haneda is way more convenient, however flights to NRT are often much cheaper. Fly to the airport that is the best deal.
I learned very quickly to carry yen and forget the card. And my friends in Japan are still trying to understand my occasional sarcasm. I don't use it towards them so they seem ok with it. lol!
Japanese people know sarcasm and dark humor They just perceive it as common courtesy to not talk in that way to foreigners / strangers It’s like acting mean around your friend vs acting mean around a stranger ==> it comes off differently yk
Japanese do understand sarcasm. They just understand it in Japanese,in the right context. English isn't their first language, they usually take everything in English literally. Please be careful.
Exactly, she should have clarified they don't always get English sarcasm because there is literally sarcasm in anime all the time.
+ depends on your relationship with them, sarcasm is only understood and taken well around here with higher acquaintance (usually)
Just like any other country. Simple.
Usually in the form of laughing and "sooo"
Kakashi..enough said
Exactly. Their sarcasm is based on language forms and context difference that are explicit in Japanese but not in English. That's why sarcasm doesn't translate.
Funnily enough, Brits tend to have the perception that Americans dont understand sarcasm
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@@BooBuKittyPhuk I'm not saying I agree with it, haha. What I have found from my experience, is that every culture seems to think that they own sarcasm!
Brits are on a completely different level of sarcasm compared to the US
Most US folk learn about sarcasm in their teens.
Brits, on the other hand, im convinced they come out the womb being sassy, snarky and cheecky like.
@@konaDRAW 😂😂😂
It's okay, I'm ugly they will ignore me😂
It’s worth taking the chance!
i was thinking the same thing about myself 😭😭 like “you WILL get hit on” bet
You are not ugly . Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder .
Lmao I thought this about myself too and then an American man hit on me in Shinjuku 😅
@@punkinpie2 it's okay, I don't mind, less men harassing me
Sarcasm is a tricky thing to navigate, especially in a different language. It's best to be careful and clear with your words.
You’re a pretty big channel… 😮
I watched your Notch downfall video, pretty gnarly
Oh my fucking god it’s the chicken
@@Robin_hood.100All hail the chicken
Okay chatgpt
Don’t kid yourself and expect American to even attempt speaking any other language than English lol
I had a pen pal from Japan. He was studying English so we chatted in English so he can practice his grammar. This is totally my own fault. I should've known than to use sarcasm to a person barely fluent in my language. But I joked "yeah I LOVE to kill people in my freetime XD"
He ghosted me 🥲
LMAOOOOOOO THATS SUCH A BOLD LINE HOW DID HE BELIEVE IT 😂
I hope he becomes fluent and recalls that conversation. I wish I could be there to see the moment of realization
How did the conversation even lead to that 😅
@@jyuu6650 literally we were talking about how dangerous the internet was. There were already many kidnapping crimes (early Internet era). How technically we were strangers. Then he said i think "let's not be stranger" then I corrected his grammar then he asked me what my hobby was AND SINCE WE WERE AT THE TOPIC BEFORE, I said that hoping he'd get my joke but alas...
With your own grammar the way it is, I’m scared about you correcting your pen friend’s grammar.
The Haneda tip actually sounds useful 👍
I've wanted to try Haneda but the flights are more expensive than Narita. I don't think the convenience of a shorter and cheaper train outweighs that for me. Maybe when ticket prices go down a bit more.
I would definitely still fly into narita unless youre rich. Narita is a little harder to get around in to fly back but haneda flights can be up to double the price.
The last time I traveled, Narita was exponentially cheaper than Haneda. So yeah idk about this one
JR Pass makes Narita ticket to Tokyo free.
Yeah 100%. Haneda is best airport although usually more expensive
Tip 1: if youre going to shibuya expect to die when sukuna uses his domain expasion
I saw the spectacle from Shinjuku 😰
It was like seeing a volcano eruption in the middle of the city 😭
Literally just watched that episode! 😂
I'm ready to die if I get to meet sukuna irl.
😂😂😂 JJK baby!
Tip 2: careful riding trains because mahito might transfigure you😭🌚
You know what I think they had a reason to do that to shibuya now in jjk
WITH THIS TREASURE I SUMMON- 👿
Only thing you get hit on in Shibuya is by dismantle and cleave...by Sukuna 😂
「開」 -huge flames, bright explosion-
The Haneda one kinda depends. A lot of times flights to Haneda are more expensive than Narita (last time I went to Japan, round trip to Narita were $1200, Haneda was $1800. Definitely worth the extra $20 on the train)
Thank you for talking about walking around alone. I hear so many say how its absolutely fine and nothing at all happens, its good to know that theres still something to be aware of
You may be approached in the "young people" centers like Shibuya or Shinjuku but if you turn them down they will usually give up easily. No one is going to drag you into an alley or anything.
it's good to know i can play a victim even in other nations!
I have been to Japan twice and was astonished by the people sleeping in trains with their bags up the luggage rack, or with their cell phones behind their backs. As for harrassing, didn´t witness anything.
I live near Milan, Italy and flights to Haneda are in average 200-300 euro more expensive than flights to Narita (no direct flights but you get the idea). 40 euros roundtrip for a Keisei Skyliner or Narita Express is way better than spending a lot more for a slightly more convenient airport.
hey grazie per aver controllato i prezzi , anche io sono italiana
@@Auripewpew Di nulla :) Però ho parlato in generale, ogni tanto può capitare di trovare voli per Haneda più economici, quindi immagino ti convenga tenere d'occhio i prezzi se sei interessata
“You will get hit on”
Wanna bet I won’t 😂
Samesies, I’ll report back to you soon
Id be more surpised if i did get hit on lol
Sarcasm is understood in Japan, but a lot of people find Americans to be overbearing at times that it is hard for them to tell. Japanese are sarcasic with one another and it is understood just not always across languages. I have a friend from Japan that im sarcastic with occasionally. She has told me this. Its alright yall, I just wouldnt come out of the gate with it 👍
What do you mean by overbearing? Most Americans won't actually speak and stay in their bubble unless in a social setting.
Oh they do love sarcasm and dry humor (burakku jōku or hiniku, in Japanese). As someone who speaks Japanese and live in Japan I can tell you most of Japanese humor is sarcastic (in its on way). Plus, linguistically and cultural anthropologically, the info you are spreading is quite misleading and frankly untrue.
Obvs sarcasm is not going to work in their second language that they’re not fluent in. And even if you speak Japanese, if you don’t sound fluent enough, the Japanese people won’t try the sarcastic jokes on you as they are too risky if the others don’t get it. So mainly you’ll only see only in the circle of Japanese people (UCHI) doing it and never to the “outsiders” (SOTO).
dayyyumm exposed😹😹😹
@@kyliekrabapplenot really, I think the girl in the video was talking from the perspective of a non-japanese visitor or resident trying to use sarcasm in their own language, or perhaps in their limited and poor Japanese language which wouldn't come across correctly and be understood
I thought that was common sense but apparently not to this girl
Fyi you're sounding SOO passive aggressive here. And because of that plenty will turn a blind eye towards you.
shes obviously talking about from the perspective of a tourist. you prolly thought you were so smart @@Catlady29
O man im VERY sarcastic. I always joke that “sarcasm is my love language” 😅
I’ll definitely keep that in mind if we ever get to visit. My husband and I have Japan on our bucket list.
I'm pretty sure it's just a language barrier issue. I've met a lot of sarcastic Japanese and Taiwanese people lol. You can't expect people to understand culturally specific jokes from another country
@@MsKateC2K True! 😊
God I can't spend a day without one sarcastic joke or something
@@nikkired5584 I really hope you and your husband can go to Japan, it is a beautiful country!
@@Multi_Stan148 Thank u! ☺️ ❤️ I hope so too!
Lived in japan a few years.If you cant get a flight into haneda, just take the bus to shinjuku station from narita same cheap price. Plus you get a comfortable seat with air conditioner and chargers and a small 1 hour nap to recover. Oh and they put your luggage away for you so you dont have to lug it around like you would on train. Plus the bus doesn't make any stops!
I live near Ikebukuro and agree with you. Narita and the Limousine Bus is definitely cheaper and just as convenient.
Taiwanese here. I’ve seen sarcasm used between friends , who know eachother and what they actually mean so it doesn’t get taken wrong.
Narita is FINE. It’s worth the savings on flights. One hour train through beautiful farmland and countryside on your way into the city. Worth it. Easy train in.
The worst part is when maybe someone I know gets hit on in Japan I have to translate for them
At that point I would lie and tell them they said something rude and walk away tbh not worth translating tbh
Idk I think the worst thing that can can happen in Shibuya is if you get hit by sukuna's domain expansion 😭
i live in japan and yes haneda is much cheaper when you just want to use the train going into the city m, but i’ve flown quite a few times and flying *into* or from m haneda is much more expensive than narita when booking your ticket. so overall i’ve found that using narita is more cheaper. yes it’s more time consuming and inconvenient but i’d rather spend an extra 2000 yen on train tickets than like 15000 yen on plane tickets
Heyyy, which area is the most safe and cool for a female ? :)
@@tugbadogan7014 most safe is with me !!
“You are my special”
Casually taking a train in Shibuya at night.
Someone haven't watched the second season of JJK
Nanami is the goat
Either nobody loves me or I just need a trip to shibuya
I’m sure someone loves you 😅
@@mynamesplatinum hopefully i find that person! 😂
The Haneda tip is useful IF the plane ticket is cheaper. Typically, the plane ticket flying in to Narita is cheaper than Haneda since the Narita airport is more of an international one.
One of the things I learned in my sociology and speech classes for high school is that normalized actions in American culture definitely do not translate too well into other cultures, especially ones built heavily around mutual respect for others.
When I took Japanese in undergrad, they enforced the difference between the me vs we culture, as this reflects heavily in the language. Short answer: we culture inconveniences the individual over the whole while me culture has the individual responsible for themselves only.
America and many western countries are the me culture, embracing individuality and more comfort in keeping to and taking care of oneself. It speaks in our clothes, for example, and how bright, varied, and expressive each individual can be.
Contrast to Japan: everyone is in similar colors (unless you're in Shibuya, Shinjuku, Harajuku, fashion areas) and if there is any individuality, it is on a small level like a keychain. It also helps that they are the hardest country to gain citizenship in so a majority of their population will look good in those colors and styles.
In the language, it can be considered rude to get straight to the point. Conversation happens with fielding a question to another person and seeing if they agree. For example, say you are cold on the train and the window is open. You would ask the other person, "It's rather cold, isn't it?" If they agree and understand, they will suggest back that perhaps the window should be shut. In America, the first person would just close the window and it would be up to the second person to voice if they needed it open for whatever reason; sometimes we do ask but there is a heavier assumption on the window being open equaling an inconvenience to everyone when it is cold and therefore, there is no need to ask.
I too very much prefer Haneda over Narita, but, and this is a pretty big but, there are just way more international flights going to Narita. And chances are those are either much cheaper or more practical. So for me, the flight will always be the deciding factor, not the train ride.
As a man, I obviously don't experience the getting hit on in Shibuya. But instead, Kabukicho and Roppongi are basically no-go areas. You just can't walk more than 5 meters without having a tout pestering you. And once you manage to get rid of him, the next one is already waiting for you. And as annoying as they are, there are still idiots following them to shady bars and get scammed big time....
I agree about the airports.
As a solo white dude in kabikucho the touts are annoying but it's really not as bad as you say. Or I'm just used to ignoring people.
Oh and women get hit on in other areas too, I notice it all the time. It seems way more annoying to be a girl than a guy with regards to getting bothered. One time walking towards Kabukicho from Shinjuku station the girl in front of me got hit on by a guy she ignored him and he went away, then not 10 seconds later a different guy started trying to hit on her too. It was Friday night and that's a hot spot for that type of stuff, but still jeez.
@@zrumpz to be fair, it's been a while since I last went there, I have heard it's not as bad as it used to be, even more so after the pandemic. So maybe I should give it another shot.
Can't imagine a situation where a tourist would try to be sarcastic to the locals. Maybe just language barriers? Even in the US i wouldn't try to be sarcastic with someone i just met since they might take it the wrong way.
And vice versa:
Locals don’t usually use sarcasm to foreign tourists 😊
Getting hit on…That’s assuming you’re a beautiful woman 😂 my friend and I are proof
she means if your beautiful walking around at night at a party district lol. That's like walking around dressed as lemon aid in the desert
I thought it sounded super cringe and arrogant the way she said it combined with her filming herself in the mirror xD
@@youtubeblachblachseriously I'm so tired of hearing "getting hit on in Shibuya"... that's like walking in gentlemans bar expecting tea and biscuits...
I only got cat called once I was on Wall Street in NYC and it wasn’t very busy just a few people.My fiancé (now husband) was walking fast cuz he needed to get to the car and he’s seen Wall Street many times and I was walking behind him a few feet when this guy started calling to me and telling me I looked good and to come get his number.I started walking faster and grabbed my fiancés arm with out responding to the guy and then the guy called me a bitch 😂
Nah I swear some guy be insulting us for no reason 💀
My cousin got cat called when she went to NY too! I think she was 12 or 13 when it happened. She looked way older then her age when it happened
What did the guy look like can you give a description?
We recently got back from a trip, people we went with got sick and wouldn't wear masks, we told them to since it's just a. respectful towards us with them who weren't sick and didn't want to be b. hygienic as they wouldn't cover their mouths when they coughed c. within their culture to, it was easy to see as it was winter and flu season, people wearing masks everywhere (while coughing sneezing etc) but they refused to, I highly recommend if you do get sick you do wear a mask even if you think you don't need to, the amount of looks and glares we experienced because of the people we were with was so uncomfortable
those people sound incredibly selfish
My toxic trait is intently listening and taking notes on these videos' instructions knowing full well I wont ever be able to go to Japan 😅💔
You never know what the future holds! Don't discount yourself so soon, maybe you will get to go one day 😁
My toxic trait is imagining myself in the past knowing full well that I can’t go back in time 😊
I currently live smack dab in the middle of Tokyo but uh… “wish I could turn back time- to the good old days 😅”
Why do i have the feeling that they do understand sarcasm, but they just trained to not encourage it.
I think they probably couldn't be bothered dealing with this woman's 'sarcasm'.
Its considered courtesy to be pc (politically correct) here- with collectivism and all that. Yeah Japanese people definitely understand sarcasm 😅
The guys hitting on you be like ( in eng): you are my specialzzz
Pretty sure the sarcasm thing is more of a language culture thing, like they have their own contexts where they would use sarcasm thats different
I agree with the haneda vs narita one however flights to narita are cheaper from my experience. So you are saving money on flights but paying an extra $20 on a train ticket. Keep that in mind folks!
Getting "hit on" as a non-native English speaker sounds like a random man would chase you with a hammer and hit you. Boy, that's scare as hell
Only to realize that means someone is flirting on you.
Well that's still scary as hell.
Thats so true, thought of the same thing 😭
Funny
Being flirted with is scary? Pathetic. Get over yourself
@@zub41r75 Uh yes sometimes 'flirting' can be harrassment. Secondly, they mean the phrase "hit on" sounds like someone attacking you to a non native english speaker.
@@josephcheung5465 being hit on is ok if the person hitting on you is attractive. It is not such a negative unless they are creepy or overly aggressive. I get it can be annoying but you don't owe anyone. If you don't want to talk move on but it is hardly something to complain about.
I was full on alone in Shibuya, two nights in a row. Went to a small cafe and got curry, rum and coke. Asked a couple guys for ‘tabako’ and a light. And smoked inside a restaurant all at 10pm. 😁💕core memories for sure. The next night it was a group ladies, they were sweet and lit my ciggy as well. I can barely speak Japanese, and do not smoke. But I’d do it again!! ❤
I’m also 5’8”, and white as a vampire. But, yeah, I wasn’t approached once. 👍🏼😂
Word of advice, if you’re gonna change your money to yen, use an exchange machine in a store like family mart or even ones in train stations cause they have much better rates. I saw one is Tsukiji give alot more than the family mart or airport ones
I can’t wait to come to Japan next year
If I am walking in the Shibuya district at night, not only will I be looking for transfigured humans, but also that I don't get the caught in the battle.
JJK is goated
lol, the Skyliner gets you from Narita to Ueno in 36 minutes. Haneda, especially if you're out of the airport after 8pm, is a pain in the ass with transfers depending on where in the city you're going. I like Haneda too but it's not always so convenient now with the late bus still not returning.
Girly im a size 14 german woman im absolutely not going to get git on 😂
someone’s always gonna hit on you lol
With Sarcasm I think the delivery is different within cultures. I like and appreciate a good sarcastic response. I don't like so much the British sarcastic delivery. They seem to enjoy a more mean high brow delivery.
I feel like I heard somewhere that Japan was trying to go to an all digital currency system so the cash thing really surprised me. I really doubt what I heard now!
Hahaha the sarcasm thing is so true, they just look at me straight into my soul not getting I was not being serious
Another reason women wear masks (according to Japanese female classmates and colleagues) is because it's way faster to just do the top half of your makeup, and if they're feeling lazy, the rest can be covered up by a mask.😅
lol - the female equivalent of men throwing on a ball cap.
Shibuya Incident I tell you😂😂😂
Me being the most sarcastic person but still wanting to go to Japan😂
Narita is far more convenient for me, but I can't use it any more because my usual airline moved to Haneda. They sent me an email telling me how wonderful and convenient their move was, and I was like, ARRRRRRRRRRRGH!
Oh damn sarcasm is part of my language
sarcasm is literally my personality 😭
Someone like you I need for helping around to meet new people/friends
flights from here are almost strictly to narita for $ reasons, and it's rly expensive for routes to haneda. i'll take the extra 30 minutes haha
The Narita/Haneda arrival is actually more dependent on where you'll be staying and you're plans while there. Yes, if you'll mostly be in Tokyo, then Haneda is best, but there are other cases where flying in/out of Narita is better (don't know them off the top of my head, sorry it's been a few years since I've been there.)
Thanks for your videos sis. I'm thinking about traveling sola and your tips are appreciated ❤
Mannn not being fully fluent in Japanese is my only deterrent from accidentally using sarcasm. Imma sabotage myself so hard once im fluent 😂😭
Don’t worry! Depending on the tribe (group of people), I’m sure they’ll find your sarcasm to be quite funny 😁
A lot of young Japanese kids make their fair share of dirty, dark and even racial jokes from time to time 😅
@@mynamesplatinum Ayyyy I can't wait to find my tribe then >< I've figured out how to translate my silly teasing, that's one step in the journey!
@@akakuro.7376 頑張ってくれ (*'▽'*)
(Good luck mate)
Train from Narita to Tokyo is like 1300 Yen if you take the regular train, I've taken that train in all my trips and you have no problems at all even with luggage since it starts at Narita and you can sit all the way.
The skyline is 2600 Yens, the only upside is it's a bit more confortable and easier to get out of it since it won't get as full.
Is it easy to handle a medium sized suitcase? Especially on escalators?
@@amyr3285 Yup it's pretty easy, i move with a 160cm Suitcase most of the time and going back i move with 2 suitcases, check where the Elevators are since most stations have one but not always near the main entrance and when using escalators put the suitcase Infront of you so other people can move on the side.
Also taking the Train at Narita since it's a terminal station it starts empty so you can accommodate yourself better.
That's funny! All my life I've been told I'm "too serious", so I think I'll be okay in the lack of sarcasm department
THE DUDE WAITING FOR THE PASSING TRAIN LOOKS LIKE THE UTAITE MAFUMAFU 😭
I speak with so much sarcasm, pseudonym, and simile that people don't understand me in English.
Am I early or sumthin also great video
first one is so important
The sarcasm part has been debunked. Just think of "Anata-no Nihongo chose desu" ;-)
Wow i should go there. I sometimes dont catch sarcasm and even if i did my resting face isnt helping 😭
Her: “If you’re a woman and you’re walking alone in Shibuya”
Me: “watch out for Sukuna”
I'll go to Japan when they finally start accepting card. KOREA is the place to be frfr
The first one is true. I even had a host club recruiter try to talk to me once.
Haneda is more convenient but narita is cheaper flights mostly. Depends on if you want to save up a bit of money in exchange for inconvenience
Haneda is a lot more expensive usually, to get from Narita to my apartment in Shinagawa took me almost 2 hours but it's still a better deal.
I loved their crepes!!!
They wouldn’t look twice at me. I would be fine.😂
me calling in sick for "not feeling like it today"...
Japanese: 😱😱😱
The flying into HND and not NRT is something I have learned the hard way. To change my ticket cost double then the cost to travel from NRT to my hotel(will book HND from now on).
I prefer using just cash. I hate the fact that some places only accept cards.. the future is really driving me nuts I'm too old for this
I understand sarcasm... the next day. 😂
lol Narita is perfectly fine to fly into. The keisei line gets you deep into the city right from the airport for 980 yen. If you find a better deal flying to narita take it. The transit is extremely easy and straightforward from narita to anywhere in Tokyo especially if you ride the keisei line out.
crying, my vocabulary is 95% sarcasm
Especially in Tokyo, many places do take card. Unless you are going to a very small famiky owned type buisness. Convenience stores, chain restaurants, and any high end restaurant will take card. You just have to ask.
But it still makes me miss Korea where I can whip out samsung pay or do a bank transfer. You never have to carry cash.
That how it be now days, thats why I always carry JUST incase cash! Like may be carry like 30 or 40 boxxies on your wallet
For me, flying to Narita is usually better, since flying to Hakone is almost always about 100 dlls more expensive, so I'd rather take the Skyliner from Narita to Ueno
Honestly Narita isn't that bad, if you can find a significantly better flight that goes to NRT then just book it.
Theres a direct train from Narita to the major stations in Tokyo and plenty of room for luggage storage on the, with nice seating. It takes a little longer but what's an extra 30 minutes at the end of the day really.
How is visiting Japan if you only speak English?
You'll probs struggle, since most japanese dont know english. Some businesses try to be accommodating, with english signs and what not (google translated usually). But those are usually chain stores where their are more likely to get forigners. You'll most likely not get handheld at the "hole in the wall" type places, which usually has the best foods but not alot of available english, if any.
I only speak very little Japanese, mostly just words. Yet I've been 18 times to Japan, to places pretty far off the beaten path, and only rarely encountered problems. And nowadays Google Translate might even solve those.
Thing is also, even when many Japanese people do know a little English, they are often just not confident in using it. But f you put in the effort to speak just a few words of Japanese, they are more willing to use whatever English they know. Most conversations I have in Japan are in this bizarre mix of Japanese and English, and in the end we usually understand each other for the most part.
Fine as long as you're staying in big cities or touristy areas. I went in the summer with no Japanese knowledge and was fine, a lot of the signage is in English and restaurant menus usually have pictures of the items so you can just point to what you want. If you're booking a train or something just say the name of your destination. Service workers in touristy areas seem to know basic enough English to get by easily. If I was moving there permanently or planning on staying a long time I would have definitely tried picking up more of the language but as a visitor it was fine with just English.
You'll be just fine. Get a pocket wifi and use Google translate if you really need to. Otherwise you will get by.
You will need to go to places aimed at tourists. While they tend to be more English friendly, they still tend to be slightly pricier and this limits the places you can go to. However, people are very kind and welcoming towards foreigners as long as you're quiet and respectful.
Haneda verses Narita comment. Yes Haneda is way more convenient, however flights to NRT are often much cheaper. Fly to the airport that is the best deal.
Not me watching this after booking my flight to Narita
I've never had trouble with sarcasm in Kansai
I learned very quickly to carry yen and forget the card. And my friends in Japan are still trying to understand my occasional sarcasm. I don't use it towards them so they seem ok with it. lol!
no sarcasm sounds so fire😮
Of course, it’s the Shibuya incident 🌚 get it
"if your a woman and walking alone in Shibuya."
If youer in Shibuya you better pray sukuna isn't there🙏🏻🙏🏻
narita is a bit further but the train into the city is very easy and relaxing.
To listen the voice:❎
To listen FUKASHIGI NO KARTE:✅
the sarcasm thing is real, asians who have been around foreigners will laugh but others stare blankly
A world without sarcasm sounds lovely
Japanese people know sarcasm and dark humor
They just perceive it as common courtesy to not talk in that way to foreigners / strangers
It’s like acting mean around your friend vs acting mean around a stranger ==> it comes off differently yk
I would recommend flying into Narita over flying into Haneda
HanEda thanks for the subs, other way i wouldn't get that one
What? Narita was way cheaper when I went. Its farther yeah but the price of the flight must fluctuate wildly between the two
From what ive heard, sarcasm is completely different tonally in different places. Like the one of voice you use and body language and such.
I'm glad to find out that my cash habit is probably founded in my Japanese backgy. I hate online payments. Cash is so much easier.
She just said the whole country of Japan has the personality of Dax the Destroyer