12 Things NOT to do in Japan

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  • @jomontanee
    @jomontanee 5 років тому +27214

    "No tips in Japan" is my most respected culture of Japan. I tipped the Imperial Hotel's bell boy once and he said shyly, "No, no. No tipping in Japan." When I asked him why he said proudly in a slow English, *"it is my honor to service".*

    • @caesarvalorvmsheevpalpatin8755
      @caesarvalorvmsheevpalpatin8755 5 років тому +4124

      Thats sounds goddamn adorable

    • @enolp
      @enolp 5 років тому +2209

      ;-; that's so darn cute

    • @sketchonomadek5270
      @sketchonomadek5270 5 років тому +2583

      That's pretty badass and respectable.

    • @jomontanee
      @jomontanee 5 років тому +1003

      @@sketchonomadek5270, Enolp, Aedrim, YES, guys! I literally died right in the minute. A ton of respect to Japanese honor.

    • @xisticai920
      @xisticai920 5 років тому +552

      how adorable oh my god

  • @lordpineapple5453
    @lordpineapple5453 4 роки тому +6801

    1. Don’t be Logan Paul
    2. Don’t be Logan Paul
    3. Don’t be Logan Paul
    4. Don’t be Logan Paul
    5. Don’t be Logan Paul
    7. Don’t be Logan Paul
    8. Don’t be Logan Paul
    9. Don’t be Logan Paul
    10. Don’t be Logan Paul
    11. Don’t be Logan Paul
    12. Don’t be Logan Paul
    Edit: Sorry forgot to put No: 13. Don’t be Logan Paul

    • @akashicpy
      @akashicpy 4 роки тому +138

      haha true i hate that guy

    • @mortenu.5606
      @mortenu.5606 4 роки тому +176

      You forgot Don't be Logan Paul

    • @lordwhoops9017
      @lordwhoops9017 4 роки тому +96

      You skipped 6 on purpose, didn't you?

    • @raziel4235
      @raziel4235 4 роки тому +36

      Who the f is Logan Paul?

    • @kad0877
      @kad0877 4 роки тому +109

      @@raziel4235 If comment is serious he is a youtuber who has made a name for himself for being the most annoying human possible. He recorded a video when he went to japan and basically shit on their whole social etiquette by acting like an asshole, he also went to the suicide forest and recorded a dead body and uploaded it. If you're curious just search "logan paul japan" and enjoy the cringe.

  • @luckyman7508
    @luckyman7508 Рік тому +527

    I am Japanese. If you think about it objectively, it may seem cramped with all the rules, but there are many disasters in this country, so rules, cooperation, and consideration for others are more important than anything else to avoid panic in an emergency situation.
    However, not all Japanese are like that, so don't be defensive or nervous!

    • @user-rw3bk6wp4m
      @user-rw3bk6wp4m 9 місяців тому +55

      이 댓글마저 일본인스러운듯

    • @Manas-co8wl
      @Manas-co8wl 8 місяців тому +3

      @@user-rw3bk6wp4m 여기서 뭐함 ㄷㄷ

    • @2Click-My-iCON
      @2Click-My-iCON 25 днів тому

      タイトルが間違っている。
      【日本でしてはいけないこと】
      ではなく
      【日本人がしないこと】です
      この中で外国人が注意されるとしたら、ゴミのポイ捨てくらいです。
      日本人は訪日外国人が日本の文化やマナーを知らないことを知っているから、同じことを出来ないからって怒りません。
      外国人が日本のルールをわからないように、日本人が外国人をどう見ているかも、外国人はわかっていません。
      日本在住外国人が、訪日外国人に自分は日本のことを知っているよ!と言いたいだけ。

  • @valmarsiglia
    @valmarsiglia 2 роки тому +728

    OMG, that whole "maybe" thing! I taught English at a Berlitz school in San Francisco, which had contracts with several Japanese companies to teach their execs English, so most of my students were Japanese. It was very tricky to teach them negation/contradiction because they consider it rude to directly contradict a teacher. So for example, you'd show them a red pen and ask "Is the pen black?" with the expectation that they'd say "No, the pen is not black. The pen is red." But every time they'd answer with something like "Maybe the pen is red."

    • @phoenixw2
      @phoenixw2 2 роки тому +79

      The response that always tickled me in such circumstances was the deeply earnest: 'Hmmm... difficult to say'. Reminds me, for a month or two out there (when still a youth) colleagues had an experiment of trying to get a local to say a plain simple no, not possible, or similar. You'd try to conversationally completely box them in to just that one answer, but could never do it. As you say it could be surreal.

    • @teresa75
      @teresa75 2 роки тому +48

      I think it's a Japanese answer even if I'm Japanese
      Japanese people are worried that they will be uncomfortable when they say negative words to them.

    • @adamlorden5666
      @adamlorden5666 2 роки тому +8

      should ask them "are you japanese?" hmmmmmm maybe I am???!?!?!

    • @CrazyMazapan
      @CrazyMazapan Рік тому +24

      You could have just taught them "I´m afraid it is red" and problem sorted.

    • @Idk-my1qk
      @Idk-my1qk Рік тому +2

      @@CrazyMazapan That's still a positive sentence.

  • @JingYuans_sparrow
    @JingYuans_sparrow 4 роки тому +2348

    I'm the only one who feels anxiety for the fact that he had to do those things in public in order to show us

    • @nevation3083
      @nevation3083 4 роки тому +132

      People probably knew he was filming so they didn’t really bother.

    • @Kapenguin448
      @Kapenguin448 3 роки тому +90

      He probably did them for a half-second to get the footage (or mouth into the phone).

    • @ryanside7095
      @ryanside7095 3 роки тому +14

      No I thought the same thing hahaha

    • @oozorakyou
      @oozorakyou 3 роки тому +5

      me too

    • @tuesdae666
      @tuesdae666 3 роки тому +5

      Me too!

  • @illDefine1
    @illDefine1 5 років тому +15667

    I'd like to see the Japanese SWAT team carefully removing their shoes and moving into slippers before infiltrating.

    • @redfish337
      @redfish337 5 років тому +1364

      Nah, professionals just put plastic bags over their shoes as they enter the house! =P

    • @yourdog4429
      @yourdog4429 5 років тому +41

      Lmaoo

    • @godschild5587
      @godschild5587 5 років тому +965

      I really hate that most Americans dont remove their shoes when going inside the home on their carpet and some of them going on the bed with shoes on, most American are unclean.

    • @thangcohon
      @thangcohon 5 років тому +31

      hahahaha, I like your comment very much. That's so hilarious.

    • @redfish337
      @redfish337 5 років тому +64

      If you're not washing your feet after going to the bathroom you're dragging your aerosoled %#%% all over the house anyway.

  • @valmarsiglia
    @valmarsiglia 2 роки тому +289

    Regarding wearing shoes indoors, I've read that in Japanese homes, there's a separate set of slippers to wear in the bathroom, which makes so much sense. That's one practice I've adopted. I have my regular house slippers, then a set of rubber slippers for the bathroom.

    • @hafsahqureshi2702
      @hafsahqureshi2702 2 роки тому +7

      The same thing is don’t in pakistan, I actually thought it happens everywhere till now

    • @valmarsiglia
      @valmarsiglia 2 роки тому +5

      @@hafsahqureshi2702 Interesting, thanks!

    • @trebakwozi4227
      @trebakwozi4227 Рік тому +2

      We also have a pair of shoes that we only wear in the gym.

    • @colmhall
      @colmhall Рік тому +24

      I live in Japan, and have found that some non-Japanese people living here follow the rule of not wearing footwear inside but don't grasp the concept behind it.
      For example, on more than one occasion, I have seen people walk barefoot between each other's studio apartments. The reason people remove footwear is to not bring dirt inside, so although you might not wear footwear inside, by walking around outside barefoot, you are essentially negating the purpose of the custom.

    • @phantomvibrator5450
      @phantomvibrator5450 Рік тому +2

      a lotta pple in india do that too

  • @kanishksharma1716
    @kanishksharma1716 2 роки тому +503

    If there's one thing i like about Japanese culture, it's their hygiene.

    • @TK-824---
      @TK-824--- 2 роки тому +11

      I like their food cuz im a foodie

    • @one.2622
      @one.2622 2 роки тому

      @@TK-824--- ok lol

    • @alexjohnson9204
      @alexjohnson9204 2 роки тому +10

      Nah that not blowing your nose thing I can't say I like it's so not good for you health wise to keep sniffing rather than just blow your nose into a tissue. That's how mucus gets swallowed and a cold becomes worse than it actually is

    • @riverchy744
      @riverchy744 2 роки тому

      @@alexjohnson9204 it’s not forever it’s when you’re in public nerd

    • @alexjohnson9204
      @alexjohnson9204 2 роки тому +3

      @@riverchy744 it don't take more than a few seconds to swallow mucus any idiot who's ever had a cold know that much

  • @noname-sf2kt
    @noname-sf2kt 4 роки тому +6686

    I actually like it when foreign people shakes my hands or hugs me. I think it’s a lovely gesture.

    • @theashtray607
      @theashtray607 4 роки тому +688

      This comment did not age well.

    • @oKayVa
      @oKayVa 4 роки тому +248

      *cough* *cough*

    • @OfTheCoast1234567
      @OfTheCoast1234567 4 роки тому +175

      That’s cute. Probably more socially acceptable when someone is obviously foreign. I’m sure you do have to get used to it though

    • @bakusatou7214
      @bakusatou7214 4 роки тому +157

      *corona as entered the chat*

    • @moon-mb2fg
      @moon-mb2fg 4 роки тому +16

      @@bakusatou7214 👾

  • @magazine6775
    @magazine6775 4 роки тому +7912

    Japan: has hardly any trash bins but streets are really clean
    New York City: has so many trash cans but streets are basically trash cans too

    • @michamcv.1846
      @michamcv.1846 4 роки тому +226

      Japan uses their streets for cars
      NewYorkCity uses their streets for the homeless.....
      there is obviously a problem with the translation of the word street , since it has a different meaning :P

    • @kadynbilberry9746
      @kadynbilberry9746 4 роки тому +426

      Japanese: Can't find a trash bin? I'll just take it home with me... can't let the streets get littered!
      Americans: But the trash can is like... 20 feet away! I can't walk that far to throw my trash away! I'll just leave it on the ground!

    • @googiegress7459
      @googiegress7459 4 роки тому +66

      Maybe a big part of the problem is NY hasn't sparked joy in such a long time

    • @norrin3339
      @norrin3339 4 роки тому +131

      @@kadynbilberry9746 I'm American and I see this all the time, people just throwing coffee, and food on the ground😔its so bad.

    • @richielopez2897
      @richielopez2897 4 роки тому +46

      New York City is a floating trashcan

  • @user-nq6hb7bh5e
    @user-nq6hb7bh5e 2 роки тому +72

    日本の文化を尊重してくれるだけで嬉しいし十分です。ありがとう!
    チップは渡されても困るけどね
    日本語字幕分かりやすかったです。

  • @stringstorm
    @stringstorm 2 роки тому +29

    It makes sense for everyone to be nice, to be polite, to maintain that air of harmony, to keep your opinion to yourself when you live in such a compact country like Japan.

  • @Aman-kw4hr
    @Aman-kw4hr 6 років тому +37103

    Don't record a DEAD BODY

    • @pearlanderson5572
      @pearlanderson5572 6 років тому +1137

      Gaming Dr cough cough... Logan Paul

    • @coh2conscript851
      @coh2conscript851 6 років тому +1914

      Exactly, you should eat it instead.

    • @natckwan
      @natckwan 6 років тому +848

      Coh2 Conscript yes, that is the more polite manner

    • @gangamaharjan7068
      @gangamaharjan7068 6 років тому +178

      Pearl Anderson who is logan paul??

    • @donkeradon
      @donkeradon 6 років тому +90

      Gaming Dr i saw this one coming😂😂😂😂

  • @Titule
    @Titule 4 роки тому +3731

    "Maybe my cat is dead". He was trying to teach you quantum physics.

    • @cond.oriano4380
      @cond.oriano4380 4 роки тому +125

      Schrödinger's cat

    • @user-yn8gu5fi5s
      @user-yn8gu5fi5s 4 роки тому +34

      @@cond.oriano4380 You misspelled teriyaki

    • @priforsunshine7235
      @priforsunshine7235 4 роки тому +20

      @@cond.oriano4380 I hate Schrödinger his equations give me headache
      :'(

    • @theAussieG
      @theAussieG 4 роки тому +5

      Maybe it was his neighbours cat, that he liked but didn’t actually own and still mourned it’s death. If it actually did die.

    • @godlee4888
      @godlee4888 4 роки тому +19

      His cats name was maybe...maybe

  • @oooooooooo8730
    @oooooooooo8730 5 місяців тому +9

    First saw this video 5 years ago preparing for my vacation in Japan. To this day I still watch all your videos, thank you for your content.

  • @user-np7ys1mj4o
    @user-np7ys1mj4o 5 місяців тому +59

    チップより「笑顔でありがとう」の方がうれしいです。 そしてまた来店してくれたらもっとうれしいです。

    • @fish1368
      @fish1368 4 місяці тому +2

      全然チップのほうが嬉しいです

    • @JapanNipponNihon
      @JapanNipponNihon Місяць тому +1

      ​@@fish1368普通の日本人は謙遜するよ

  • @ms.soapii
    @ms.soapii 4 роки тому +7499

    as a Japanese living in America, when my friends walk into the house with shoes on, im like “WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’RE DOING?”

    • @roomijsjeeee
      @roomijsjeeee 4 роки тому +647

      まさみ bruh im not japanese but same

    • @Passionfruitytea
      @Passionfruitytea 4 роки тому +584

      まさみ bruh same and I’m not even Japanese. Or when you see them put shoes on the bed like “Boi if you don’t-“

    • @agustinapereziglesias4701
      @agustinapereziglesias4701 4 роки тому +136

      haha i think than if you have some respect no matter your culture, you might make confortable to the other and respect their house

    • @ft2960
      @ft2960 4 роки тому +55

      Same in France my friends;

    • @deadevil4907
      @deadevil4907 4 роки тому +79

      it's the same here in sweden you have to take off your shoes.

  • @norrdox9314
    @norrdox9314 4 роки тому +2261

    rest of the world:
    "i know a good place to hangout"
    Japan:
    "come i found this cool bin location"

    • @TheEsdaniel
      @TheEsdaniel 4 роки тому +19

      Which also is a poke stop !

    • @faithlynnweldelavega2629
      @faithlynnweldelavega2629 4 роки тому +1

      even on their beds

    • @googiegress7459
      @googiegress7459 4 роки тому +4

      I find the double space after "come" delightful because I read it as a bit of an extra pause

    • @ChemySh
      @ChemySh 3 роки тому

      look, you can even smoke here!

  • @pippaboyd88
    @pippaboyd88 2 роки тому +14

    I found you on curiosity stream doing a documentary about cats in japan, I am finally going to japan next year after years and years of wanting to go, I am watching your videos to get me nice and prepped and ready, so thank you for all your amazing content. There seem to be so many rules which make logical sense in Japan.

    • @satoyama.rupert
      @satoyama.rupert 2 роки тому

      Careful, most of his content is either incorrect or very misleading from the truth. I live in an ancient farmhouse in Kyushu and grow rice ... real Japan. .... my house cost just a few thousand dollars. Please avoid Tokyo at all costs if you are coming!!.

    • @pippaboyd88
      @pippaboyd88 2 роки тому

      @@satoyama.rupert o yes no doubt, but I’m not in Japan very long so have to see the major cities really. Be like going to the uk and not visiting London for a few days

  • @maigematthews5620
    @maigematthews5620 Рік тому +20

    Great video!
    Can you make an updated video about:
    What would be the best way for an American to learn Japanese?
    From a Japanese person’s perspective, if you could guide an American to learn Japanese, then what would be the most efficient tools/resources that you would recommend?
    What tools/resources have your American friends used that was very successful?
    What schools, books, online classes, apps would be the most valuable for an American to learn Japanese?
    Thank you so much!

  • @civil9404
    @civil9404 4 роки тому +2448

    "don't walk and eat"
    Meanwhile in anime: *girl bumps into guy while having toast in mouth*

    • @richardnoah2922
      @richardnoah2922 4 роки тому +90

      Don't make fun out of Yui-senpai

    • @muybitchin2180
      @muybitchin2180 4 роки тому +74

      this rule urks me. especially because many people in japan work so much that it would help with time management.

    • @quinnmarchese6313
      @quinnmarchese6313 4 роки тому +17

      yui was always a little "off" though

    • @u-10.s46
      @u-10.s46 4 роки тому +58

      I'm Japanese and I do a lot of sightseeing.
      I think this rule is possible depending on some place.
      For example, Onsen-towns, festivals, and some tourist spots(such as Miyajima).

    • @marik354
      @marik354 4 роки тому +36

      @@richardnoah2922 "yui-sempai" while you are a grown ass man that you're probably 20 years older than her

  • @AnimeVampireFanGirl
    @AnimeVampireFanGirl 2 роки тому +100

    I tried learning Japanese by reading a Language book and even had a day of learning Japanese and so far only remembered one sentence in Japanese with some bits here and there. It's been while since I used chopsticks but it's always been interesting to use them.
    Even though I may never be able to go to Japan, I still wanted to learn the language and culture.

    • @moonasha
      @moonasha Рік тому +7

      I took japanese in college. It requires a lot more memorization than other languages, thanks to kanji. You basically just have to dedicate at least 5,000 hours to it to learn it, and it will take many years

  • @ThatAnimalChannel
    @ThatAnimalChannel 2 роки тому +36

    I love how tidie the streets are. Love the limited contact thing. Being respectful of others is a big one too. Not to inconvenience others

    • @chompythebeast
      @chompythebeast Рік тому

      There's no respect in the way people who value "clean streets" treat their homeless neighbors

  • @msxy9594
    @msxy9594 3 роки тому +2658

    No 13: Dont bring yellow roses as a present if youre invited or on a date: yellow roses are meant for funerals...

    • @nogisonoko5409
      @nogisonoko5409 3 роки тому +32

      Or Spider Lily.

    • @FlowerEmblem
      @FlowerEmblem 3 роки тому +82

      Are you speaking from experience? Because ouch

    • @vitosurya6109
      @vitosurya6109 3 роки тому +11

      from where i come yellow rose for present is................Uhh i don't want to talk about it

    • @soexcessive84
      @soexcessive84 3 роки тому +20

      Damn shame. I love yellow roses

    • @LoneWolfRanging
      @LoneWolfRanging 3 роки тому +17

      Who the hell buys flowers

  • @surearrow
    @surearrow 3 роки тому +2072

    JAPANESE AIRLINE PILOT: "This is Captain Tanaka. We're presently at 35,000 feet and maybe we're out of fuel."

    • @inquisitorsteve1429
      @inquisitorsteve1429 3 роки тому +30

      OH NO

    • @ivorellarackley4401
      @ivorellarackley4401 3 роки тому +68

      Im dead omg maybe from the plane, maybe from the comment

    • @drmanjunath09
      @drmanjunath09 3 роки тому +64

      Japan: don't pass food using chopsticks.
      Anime:have some more, using chopsticks passes the food.

    • @hideonbush3560
      @hideonbush3560 3 роки тому +34

      @@drmanjunath09 bro, that's totally different.it's alright to use your chopsticks to put some food in people's bowl, just not passing food with chopsticks.

    • @Belladonna0_0
      @Belladonna0_0 3 роки тому +14

      Hmmm do u know haikyuu? Cuz one of the anime characters name is tanaka

  • @janismacolley2395
    @janismacolley2395 2 роки тому +9

    The Japanese are so gracious and forgiving! I loved my time there!!

  • @candiholley72
    @candiholley72 2 роки тому

    Your delivery & presentations are hilarious!! 😂 Great tips as well! 👍

  • @Centzzzz
    @Centzzzz 4 роки тому +2739

    _"Japan is all about the_ *R E S P E C T"* - that one guy

  • @markly5460
    @markly5460 4 роки тому +1014

    "Don't wipe your nose in public"
    *cries* *in* *allergies*

    • @user-uu2uf4vj8k
      @user-uu2uf4vj8k 4 роки тому +5

      markly People usually stick tissues in their nose

    • @user-uu2uf4vj8k
      @user-uu2uf4vj8k 4 роки тому +1

      Vienna Moen true

    • @user-uu2uf4vj8k
      @user-uu2uf4vj8k 4 роки тому +3

      markly what

    • @ana-do5dx
      @ana-do5dx 4 роки тому +39

      @@jasmo961 masks dont help with seasonal allergies 😭

    • @jinanhamaway1680
      @jinanhamaway1680 4 роки тому +16

      I’m literally currently suffering from the worst hay fever imaginable and not blowing my nose would be horribleeeee

  • @KRdatsugoku
    @KRdatsugoku 5 місяців тому +10

    自分の国が紹介されることは本当に嬉しいです

    • @tb6303
      @tb6303 6 днів тому

      I love your country! I wish I could visit.

  • @Robbieboy1976
    @Robbieboy1976 Рік тому

    One of my favourite travel vlogs of all time - my son and I were in stitches - brilliant video. Will definitely be abiding those roles when we go next year (we are doing our research atm). I believe another one is not showing tattoos in public...

  • @samidtaek_
    @samidtaek_ 4 роки тому +1927

    In Japan: Rare bins and almost no littering
    In my country: Bins put five feet away, but shit's still on the streets

  • @beatlink1077
    @beatlink1077 3 роки тому +1478

    That fact that he had the balls to go out in public Japan and actually do these things

    • @Glaze_Gaming
      @Glaze_Gaming 3 роки тому +48

      DIO

    • @ThreadBomb
      @ThreadBomb 3 роки тому +93

      Having the camera there would be a decent excuse.

    • @joyjoin862
      @joyjoin862 3 роки тому +15

      DIO

    • @JackOLanter
      @JackOLanter 3 роки тому +106

      They see a foreigner with a camera and they instantly get it. "Let him be, he's a weirdo".

    • @beatlink1077
      @beatlink1077 3 роки тому +27

      *I T W A S M E*

  • @grasshopper2981
    @grasshopper2981 2 роки тому +14

    私は日本人です。
    突然、この動画がお勧めに出てきました。
    良い動画ですね。
    I am Japanese.
    Suddenly, this video came up for recommendation.
    It's a good video.

  • @janewalsh545
    @janewalsh545 Рік тому +1

    You are HILARIOUS! Love this video. Going to Japan in December and gathering info. Thank you

  • @elijahx7159
    @elijahx7159 4 роки тому +2605

    13) don't come outside with an orange jumpsuit claiming your naruto

  • @imsamiurrahman
    @imsamiurrahman 3 роки тому +4774

    "1. Don't record a dead body in the suicide forest"

  • @Whispense
    @Whispense Місяць тому +4

    9:58 funnily enough in yokai watch, which is set in japan, there is a kind of "minigame" where you have to find a bin and it's usually very hard unless you know exactly where they are haha

  • @ajsato4206
    @ajsato4206 Рік тому +12

    Chris, thanks for sharing these rituals of Japan. My parents are from Japan(now we are in Vancouver,BC). I grew up being told these rituals. Another one I remember is that after attending a funeral, you throw salt on yourself so as not to allow the spirit of the deceased to follow you into your home. Some very unusual rituals in Japanese culture. Thanks for your entertaining vlogs. ありがとう🙏👍🏼

  • @ericedison9654
    @ericedison9654 5 років тому +2457

    11.) Don't ask where the shrine to Godzilla is

    • @RokieYTGaming
      @RokieYTGaming 5 років тому +22

      ah yes... thank you

    • @drakassociate9833
      @drakassociate9833 5 років тому +5

      I'm pretty sure there actually is one some where as an Japanese Icon.

    • @jackholmes6877
      @jackholmes6877 5 років тому +3

      Kim Jong-un
      Can we do it together?

    • @ArcaneGinger
      @ArcaneGinger 5 років тому +8

      Drat, that was why I am heading over there!...and the fact that it's Japan.

    • @whoknows8678
      @whoknows8678 5 років тому +3

      @@drakassociate9833 There's a huge statue of Gojira at the Kurihama Flower World.
      en.japantravel.com/kanagawa/godzilla-at-kurihama-flower-world-yokosuka/16389

  • @cindellednic
    @cindellednic 5 років тому +1586

    My first time in Tokyo I didn't notice that the pedestrian crossing had a light as well, so I was like "Oh, crossing" and just went to cross. A dad-aged guy behind me literally pulled me back by my collar just as a car went racing past.

    • @HeyItsFluffi
      @HeyItsFluffi 5 років тому +346

      cindellednic A dad aged guy 😂

    • @konpeitosart
      @konpeitosart 5 років тому +214

      Holy shit you got saved o.o

    • @blitheringrando1410
      @blitheringrando1410 5 років тому +396

      Dad instinct kicked in haha

    • @gac9513
      @gac9513 5 років тому +61

      You are a dumbass if this is true!

    • @spicyshizz2850
      @spicyshizz2850 5 років тому +67

      Hmmm cars are passin by, but the lights on hmm what could go wrong

  • @ThiagodaSilvaMoraes
    @ThiagodaSilvaMoraes 2 роки тому +10

    The best part of this video is clearly that he does EVERY SINGLE THING he tell us not to do

    • @tb6303
      @tb6303 6 днів тому

      If you notice, though, he usually stops the video just before he actually does it (one exception that readily comes to mind is the chopsticks advice). For example, he holds the phone to his ear, but you don't hear him say anything, and he looks like he's about to walk into the street, but the video stops before he even has time to step off the curb.

  • @HouseMDaddict
    @HouseMDaddict 2 роки тому

    The music on the "don't" is so freaking funny! Love your expressions during those also 🤣

  • @kenken8241
    @kenken8241 3 роки тому +3216

    “When you enter a different country, you are your country’s ambassador.” -my middle school teacher

    • @dataexpunged6969
      @dataexpunged6969 3 роки тому +171

      That is the wisest thing I've heard.

    • @wineaddict6625
      @wineaddict6625 2 роки тому +51

      Yes very true.

    • @DoctorBeees
      @DoctorBeees 2 роки тому +15

      Wow.

    • @slashrex1152
      @slashrex1152 2 роки тому +24

      Didn't even think about it that way

    • @Inuyasha7685
      @Inuyasha7685 2 роки тому +116

      This is 100% true and I take it very seriously when I travel. You may be the very first person that someone meets from your country. If you’re rude they may think all people from there are rude.

  • @ijbol-idgaf
    @ijbol-idgaf 4 роки тому +1147

    "no physical contact"
    so different from spanish culture, which is very openly physically affectionate

    • @hexyko4850
      @hexyko4850 4 роки тому +22

      Same with Brazilians
      We're all Latinos anyway

    • @hexyko4850
      @hexyko4850 4 роки тому +26

      @@chetdude875 I heard that Japanese women are expected to basically lie there and let the man take charge. That's kind of boring.

    • @ijbol-idgaf
      @ijbol-idgaf 4 роки тому +2

      @@hexyko4850 :( maybe that's why in japanese anime you see so many examples of women being groped with by men without complaint

    • @SirMcAwesome
      @SirMcAwesome 4 роки тому +24

      That's why I love Latina girls, very affectionate and unafraid to get physical. On the very first date with my now long term Brazilian partner, she already spoke about how many kids we're gonna have 😂

    • @somekindaokayguy
      @somekindaokayguy 4 роки тому +1

      or American high school couples

  • @lultje2
    @lultje2 2 роки тому +2

    This is the first time im seeing your channel, and after two Videos, this one and why not to go to japan, I only want to go there more.
    The culture, the difference in people, the way of life is something that intriges me so much! But where to start is where I always walk against :(
    Thanks for the nice content!

  • @jesusdiaz8335
    @jesusdiaz8335 2 роки тому +1

    Before knew anything or wanted to learn Japanese, I happen to do most of this stuff on my own so I think im going to enjoy living in Japan in the future.

  • @polarispien8072
    @polarispien8072 4 роки тому +2019

    "Don't eat and drink while walking"
    Anime girls: *eats a whole entire meal while going to school*

    • @NORINORIKANKAN
      @NORINORIKANKAN 4 роки тому +107

      Oh,,,yes. It is anime that isnt real.😅haha
      but in festival,sometime we'll eat and drink while walk .-@[]@[]@
      Sorry for mine English is bad.

    • @kiyomichoieun
      @kiyomichoieun 4 роки тому +6

      Total sense 😁

    • @kittenmimi5326
      @kittenmimi5326 4 роки тому +13

      Yeah and it's almost always toast, unless they're teying to break the cliche by making the anime girls eat a whole freaking bowl of ramen or sth while running to school 😂

    • @lynettespice904
      @lynettespice904 4 роки тому +10

      I see Japanese break this rule all the time, constantly, especially on big city areas

    • @TeaLurker
      @TeaLurker 4 роки тому +1

      Lol

  • @thewizard3075
    @thewizard3075 4 роки тому +739

    Japan: people are understanding if you don't know the etiquett
    Also Japan: Old woman becomes supersaiyan cause you forgot the etiquett

    • @DanielSilva-gc4xz
      @DanielSilva-gc4xz 4 роки тому +8

      she is a joomer

    • @Zysperro
      @Zysperro 4 роки тому +16

      Cuz it's not just etiquette. It's unhygienic as hell.

    • @DarthZackTheFirstI
      @DarthZackTheFirstI 4 роки тому +1

      she teached forcoming. a japanese gets the head chopped off with a samurai sword!

    • @emoaf8555
      @emoaf8555 4 роки тому

      That's just dirty...we don't do it over here too, unless you want to be spanked by my mom.

  • @lemon9569
    @lemon9569 2 роки тому +63

    I'm Japanese, but I think this video is mostly correct.
    Not following the signal or blowing your nose depends on your personal morals, so it varies from person to person, but you must follow other rules. Especially those who do not keep time recognize that they are sloppy and embarrassing as adults. Please come to Japan when Corona calms down!

    • @xXBisquitsXx
      @xXBisquitsXx 9 місяців тому

      I tend to not use the traffic lights if i think i can just wait for a decent opening since i can get across without stopping anyone while if i press the button and wait for it to go green then it will likely stop people after i have crossed plus they tend to last longer then it take for me to cross. Though i have seen quite a lot of people dashing across the road seconds before a car which i can definitely see as being a dick move plus dangerous.

    • @user-tq1jd7um8z
      @user-tq1jd7um8z 15 днів тому

      @@xXBisquitsXx 後の人が止まっても気にしないし、気にされない。全員、信号とルールに不満はないし。

  • @type64f48
    @type64f48 11 місяців тому +4

    As japanese,I want to say this video is perfect.😊
    Thank you for your corportion and We expect to you come japan.🎉

  • @RebelleGameOfficial
    @RebelleGameOfficial 6 років тому +6653

    Love how dramatic the "Donts" are xD

    • @alphasquid2561
      @alphasquid2561 6 років тому +9

      420th Like

    • @mehmey
      @mehmey 6 років тому +23

      that dramatic ending too omg... hilarious 🚫

    • @andersforsgren3806
      @andersforsgren3806 6 років тому +4

      Hmm not all is correct: Don't eat and walk - correct, same in Singapore and a few other places. Share and move food over - incorrect, we, they and Asians share food - so this is accepted. Hugs - yes just dont. Shoes, huh we dont walk in shoes in most homes in Europe either - but erm good vid just a small thing that didnt fit with my experience. :)

    • @stllr_
      @stllr_ 6 років тому +19

      He's saying that you're allowed to share food, but put it on their plate or invite them to take it from yours. Do not directly pass food from chopsticks to chopsticks in mid-air.

    • @andersforsgren3806
      @andersforsgren3806 6 років тому +2

      Actually it was from chopstick to chopstick that we've done, and that together with Japanese hosts. Perhaps its because they were working class, at least it was in a rural place.
      But yes, inviting to take the food from your plate is considered ok.

  • @user-ns8py4wj2h
    @user-ns8py4wj2h 4 роки тому +2509

    Don't worry too much about manners, feel free to come to Japan!
    I would be happy if foreigners could enjoy our country.
    You are always welcome!

    • @Mereszanh01
      @Mereszanh01 4 роки тому +71

      My favorite on my bucket-list is Japan. My partner doesn't appreciate this idea, because "Japanese people are racist". I cannot imagine why he thinks so and I don't really care about this opinion but do you guys have any information about it?

    • @nakanoyuko
      @nakanoyuko 4 роки тому +78

      @@Mereszanh01 Yeah, they are. Japan is the most racist country in the world, Google it. However this has improved a LOT the past couple generations, most racists are old people now. But yeah a lot of Japanese people don't like foreigners, they're not racist as in slaves or any laws or stuff, but some people dislike foreigners and especially non-asians, and treat you differently.

    • @user-ns8py4wj2h
      @user-ns8py4wj2h 4 роки тому +245

      Tristee
      I am very sad and embarrassing because the Japanese are considered racists. Since Japan is an island country, there has been little involvement with foreign countries since ancient times. There was a system called "sakoku". In other words, Japanese do not know foreigners well and are therefore afraid. However, international exchange has become popular recently, and some people, mainly young people, have friends who cross countries. I want to make this a country where foreigners can travel with peace of mind.

    • @user-ns8py4wj2h
      @user-ns8py4wj2h 4 роки тому +60

      Alexandra missDUTCHESS
      wonderful! I have never been to the Caribbean, but I wonder what a very nice place. Where do you plan to go sightseeing in Japan? There are many ways to enjoy it depending on which season you visit. I like the cherry blossom season, spring. I wish you a wonderful trip.

    • @nakanoyuko
      @nakanoyuko 4 роки тому +11

      @@user-ns8py4wj2h Me and a couple friends are considering a 2 week vacation in japan where we visit multiple cities and sightseeing places, for one section of it we are planning on trying the japanese club life, do you happen to have any tips for that? and perhaps a tip for a sketchy place we can buy weed lol

  • @mauvais6196
    @mauvais6196 2 роки тому

    this video is such a classic, swear ive watched this video at least once every 6 months since it came out

  • @kristoferprepelica6749
    @kristoferprepelica6749 2 роки тому +2

    Notable are the customs/etiquette around serving drinks (i.e., avoid pouring your own drink, serve the most senior person first, etc.)

    • @ayoutubecommenter7494
      @ayoutubecommenter7494 2 роки тому

      So if you pour drinks, you hand the bottle over to someone to pour yours or pour your own too?

  • @nate3315
    @nate3315 5 років тому +707

    You can use your phone on trains just not for talking. Messaging, using net, playing games or music (with headphones), or reading is perfectly fine. More accurately the rule is don't make noise on the train. Conversation is fine but keep it low and just be considerate of others around you.

    • @nickkorkodylas5005
      @nickkorkodylas5005 5 років тому +23

      How quiet are trains in Japan? Here you have to literally scream to pass a word at half meter in the sub.

    • @albertsammut433
      @albertsammut433 5 років тому +15

      I always got terrible looks of disgust and anger when i had whisper conversations with my partner on every crowded train in Japan..They accept nothing less than total silence.

    • @enolp
      @enolp 5 років тому +2

      why can't people be like that in America ._.

    • @albertsammut433
      @albertsammut433 5 років тому +13

      @@enolp Because like every other Western country respect for those around you is NOT part of the culture..Its more like people only think about me..me..me..Very sad way to be and its opposite what the great man in the sky wants us to be like😊😊

    • @albertsammut433
      @albertsammut433 4 роки тому +11

      @@enolp Because Western countries also have whats called too much lovely FREEDOM..unlike terribly strict and controlled Japan

  • @elena-vq8rh
    @elena-vq8rh 4 роки тому +470

    I was watching this in the living room and my grandma walked by and screamed as he stabbed his chopsticks into the rice 😂

    • @hellothere5843
      @hellothere5843 4 роки тому +1

      "Grandma", "he"
      Hwat

    • @NXC..
      @NXC.. Рік тому

      @@hellothere5843 ik it's been 2 years ago lmaoooo
      but i think Elena meant was that her/his (referring to Elena) grandma walked by and screams as she saw the creator or the guy in the vid that Elena's watching just stabbed the chopsticks into the rice. (sorry if i make any grammatical mistakes- im not rlly good with english)

  • @mokyo6841
    @mokyo6841 28 днів тому +3

    Hello. I'm a Japanese person living in Chiba prefecture.
    Even in Japan, blowing your nose in public is not a serious violation of etiquette. However, depending on the location and situation, it may be best to do it as quietly as possible.

  • @mldesign.studio
    @mldesign.studio Рік тому

    Hi. This video just like your other ones are really helpful for someone like me so many thanks.

  • @SabsWithR
    @SabsWithR 4 роки тому +1819

    Me: Leaves 10 cents tip and returns to home country next day
    Japanese people: tracks me through the world and comes to my country, to my state, to my city, to my home to return the tip

    • @charliev3049
      @charliev3049 4 роки тому

      @@NateJGardner lmao

    • @whatd0605
      @whatd0605 4 роки тому +15

      @@NateJGardner I think Japan is just a bunch of Canadian Chik-fil-a employees

    • @w1z4rd9
      @w1z4rd9 4 роки тому

      WhAT d0 lmfao

    • @mandymouse9047
      @mandymouse9047 4 роки тому

      And to give u's Some corona poueer

    • @marik354
      @marik354 4 роки тому +1

      @@whatd0605 the japanese council will choose your fate

  • @noname-sf2kt
    @noname-sf2kt 3 роки тому +3085

    All of the Japanese comments:
    You don’t have to be too strict about the rules. Please don’t be afraid. Some of things he’s pointed out, we don’t really care about it.

    • @nisharai5644
      @nisharai5644 3 роки тому +21

      Like what?

    • @noname-sf2kt
      @noname-sf2kt 3 роки тому +213

      Nisha Rai
      Like eating while walking.

    • @rexklxss13yo
      @rexklxss13yo 3 роки тому +7

      U again

    • @Paul-sl1si
      @Paul-sl1si 3 роки тому +13

      Please explain further for those of us who don't know what you do.

    • @dxpnf9ub06ewqfmburner9
      @dxpnf9ub06ewqfmburner9 3 роки тому +77

      @@noname-sf2kt Well, mostly about eating while walking.
      But of course Japanese on UA-cam are more lenient.

  • @foxvel5027
    @foxvel5027 7 місяців тому +2

    "No crossing roads on red" is my favorite. There is a channel of Yusuke who uploads just his speech in english and japanese as practice for foreign students. In the very first video he literally breaks this don't because he is genuanly lazy to press button for green light

  • @marjoriedanis9744
    @marjoriedanis9744 2 роки тому +4

    in Quebec, we take off our shoes when getting into a house. i never understood why people wouldnt do that elsewhere

  • @vojtechspinler6363
    @vojtechspinler6363 3 роки тому +1627

    Japanese people: Tend to be calm, chill and muted
    Meanwhile shonen anime protagonists: ...........

    • @fs3588
      @fs3588 3 роки тому +52

      Lol-dattebayo

    • @CafePancake
      @CafePancake 3 роки тому +60

      ''I just woke up and I'm gonna be late for that very important thing today''

    • @cooki8052
      @cooki8052 3 роки тому +8

      Japanese people aren't quiet and calmed for no reason, they do this to not escalate matters

    • @customish
      @customish 3 роки тому +9

      asta-

    • @carlaalmonte6788
      @carlaalmonte6788 3 роки тому +1

      Fawaz Shefeek HAHAHA

  • @DoodleWill
    @DoodleWill 6 років тому +260

    'I knew what Pikachu was.' Our beloved tour guide everyone.

    • @lisha3595
      @lisha3595 6 років тому

      Finally found a comment not about Logan Paul.....

  • @genericgoon3748
    @genericgoon3748 2 роки тому +5

    Never even had the thought about japan, this randomly got recommended to me but you are stating things which I definitely wouldn't like other people doing in the public like showing affection. Convincing

  • @merlinho0t
    @merlinho0t 8 місяців тому +6

    Japan is an introverts dream paradise. I can see why it wouldn’t be for everyone but a lot of these “societal hidden dos and don’ts “ I am totally fine with and wish were more common.

    • @kiwimusume
      @kiwimusume 8 місяців тому +1

      Only if you’re a tourist or foreign worker. Students have to do club activities after school every day, on Saturdays, and even during the summer holidays. Then at work, there’s massive social pressure to stay late after hours, and in many cases go drinking after work. :(

    • @merlinho0t
      @merlinho0t 8 місяців тому

      @@kiwimusume Yeah I hear working in Japan is hell

  • @user-yn8gu5fi5s
    @user-yn8gu5fi5s 4 роки тому +5217

    Honestly I think Americans are the only people who wear shoes indoors.

    • @oleyat
      @oleyat 4 роки тому +160

      Same
      - Norwegian

    • @BastetFurry
      @BastetFurry 4 роки тому +286

      Germany too, if you are only on a short visit and your shoes are clean no one minds.
      If you stay at a friends place because he invited to a LAN Party weekend you can bring along your "Pantoffel", tough.

    • @samthomas7253
      @samthomas7253 4 роки тому +106

      I live in Wales (UK) and we always take our shoes off indoors.

    • @shinchan2627
      @shinchan2627 4 роки тому +34

      The Netherlands to

    • @livingtaco7876
      @livingtaco7876 4 роки тому +66

      Even then my parents taught me to take my shoes off as soon as I enter someones house

  • @robertb7230
    @robertb7230 4 роки тому +922

    So when someone hands you a business card, we should analyze it like: "Look at that subtle off-white coloring; the tasteful thickness of it... Oh my God, it even has a watermark."

    • @BONESTORM2501
      @BONESTORM2501 4 роки тому +26

      Robert B when did a nit wit like you get so tasteful

    • @williammitchell1837
      @williammitchell1837 4 роки тому +12

      I definitely would, someone who just gives you their company car.

    • @NightStarpmv
      @NightStarpmv 4 роки тому +4

      *drops card onto table as they process such an amazing card.*

    • @robsmith65
      @robsmith65 4 роки тому +15

      Then it's usually customary to chop up the card giver with an axe and return some videotapes.

    • @ArsonyEXE
      @ArsonyEXE 4 роки тому +15

      American psycho anyone? :D

  • @ScottMcMaster-er4xj
    @ScottMcMaster-er4xj 9 місяців тому +3

    You can break the eating and drinking rule, when you are at a festival and there are food stalls around. I sometimes took quick drink from a bottle I was carrying, when it was hot. I found that just stopping for a moment out of the way somewhere that was not too crowded and having a quick sip and putting it back away, was acceptable, as long as your not walking while doing it. I never got nasty stares for it, and I have seen Japanese people do it. You could even get away with sipping a drink on a train, if its not crowded at the time, and you are careful not to spill a single drop, particularly if you have lid to put back on it and you put it away afterward. I tended not to do it, but you could get away with it, and I have caught Japanese people having a quick sip, although it was rare to see.

  • @oogamikaito
    @oogamikaito 6 місяців тому +9

    食べ歩きに関しては日本ではOKの場所がちゃんとあります。お祭りの時などは食べ歩きはOKです。
    飲み物はこぼしたら仕方ないけど基本みんな歩いてる途中に飲んでます。そこまで気にしなくていいですよ

  • @MrAstrojensen
    @MrAstrojensen 3 роки тому +4813

    Seriously, not littering on the streets should be the norm everywhere.

    • @sepmaz5080
      @sepmaz5080 3 роки тому +75

      Yeah I agree but why are there no trash bins for that purpose?

    • @last5902
      @last5902 3 роки тому +59

      @@sepmaz5080 yeahh.... I love how clean the streets is but its so damm difficult to find a trash can.

    • @shadowkillz9606
      @shadowkillz9606 3 роки тому +62

      @@sepmaz5080 Trash bin is a sign of dirtiness, which explains its lack of presence, although it's a pain in the ass to find one when you're out and about.

    • @johnmc3862
      @johnmc3862 3 роки тому +3

      So are rooms you can swing a cat in in most cities.

    • @camatzuma
      @camatzuma 3 роки тому +53

      @@sepmaz5080
      Terrorists are making bins rarer, they throw bombs in the bins and it’s discrete and makes shrapnel, urban designers are aware of this and make specially made terror resistant bins or just less bins

  • @nonoist330
    @nonoist330 4 роки тому +427

    As a Japanese opinion, the things you definitely must care about are
    ❌Tips
    ❌Calling in the train
    ❌Wearing shoes inside
    ❌throwing trash
    ❌crossing on a red
    But we would understand about rest of them.
    And as he said you don’t have to too much care about making mistake but enjoy Japan!!
    We are waiting!

    • @poutineausyropderable7108
      @poutineausyropderable7108 3 роки тому +4

      I'm curious about the slipper things. Is it seen badly to just remove your shoes and walk with your socks/naked feet?

    • @nibigumo
      @nibigumo 3 роки тому +5

      @@poutineausyropderable7108 Nah that isn't a problem unless there's one right next to the entrance. Hospitals, hotels and any other public place has a rack for slippers next to the entrance. When you go to a friends place, socks and naked feet are fine. But like everyone else is saying, everyone accepts mistakes so they'll just be like "Sorry to mention this, we ask every customer(patient) to wear slippers inside our facilities".

    • @TooLatePeople
      @TooLatePeople 3 роки тому +3

      ayo hol up you say japanese be against trash... but how come your streets are littered with idol bands ads

    • @rastynicc
      @rastynicc 3 роки тому +4

      I'm surprised to see that crossing on a red is one of the big ones not to do. Even if there isn't a car in sight?
      I completely understand not trying to get through quickly when there are oncoming cars (or if you live in the US, just walk out as slow as you can, daring the driver to hit you), but if there is no car anywhere to be seen it just feels like a waste of time.

    • @ballmonokuma1229
      @ballmonokuma1229 3 роки тому

      seulgii_ same! my friend and I are planning to eventually go to Tokyo a couple years from now

  • @planescaped
    @planescaped 2 роки тому +9

    "If you're the sort of person to have a debate or argument on things, people will find you obnoxious and dislikeable and probably just avoid you"
    As it should be. My kind of people!

  • @SA-ui5xb
    @SA-ui5xb 5 місяців тому +6

    I’m Japanese, and I think the first is not so bad manners.
    It isn’t necessary to be careful about it, and I recommend that you come to Japan and eat many delicious our food with enjoying our beautiful town seeing

  • @CriticalRoleHighlights
    @CriticalRoleHighlights 6 років тому +4079

    I know someone who experienced the stare of disapprovement at a red light in Japan. It was a japanese teenager who crossed when the light hadn't turned green and every single person on both sides of the streets just stared this person into submission and he awkwardly stepped back onto the sidewalk.

    • @ZeranZeran
      @ZeranZeran 6 років тому +461

      They can stare all they want. I'm gonna walk

    • @ZeranZeran
      @ZeranZeran 6 років тому +488

      couldn't hear you i was 4 streets ahead while you're still waiting at the light.

    • @funcakes8511
      @funcakes8511 6 років тому +187

      LMAO The power of stares

    • @ZeranZeran
      @ZeranZeran 6 років тому +144

      AeroxTeamNL Crew
      I will stand in front of your 18 wheeler with my hand out and you WILL stop. Pedestrians have the right of way.

    • @allenwilson9641
      @allenwilson9641 6 років тому +51

      It happened to me once an old railroad conductor he looked profoundly disappointed in me. I felt pretty bad glad they don't do that technique here

  • @hockeyboys61
    @hockeyboys61 5 років тому +1767

    12 hour flight
    12 things not to do
    12 minute video
    12 of everything

    • @bensslightnature
      @bensslightnature 5 років тому +32

      "12 of everything"
      ruined it.

    • @kirstixxx6536
      @kirstixxx6536 5 років тому +10

      12 letters broo

    • @cupcakescupkakked7510
      @cupcakescupkakked7510 5 років тому +2

      I turned 12 on July 12

    • @JPG23
      @JPG23 5 років тому +20

      12 days of Christmas
      12 disciples
      12 months in a year
      12 hours in a half day
      12 seconds in......
      12 seconds
      Illuminati confirmed.....
      queue The X-Files theme song

    • @UltimateSkull99
      @UltimateSkull99 5 років тому

      Edzinam Banini turned 14on 14th july

  • @nuchzara97
    @nuchzara97 2 роки тому

    I feel kinda good that i didnt know this when i visited Japan but i picked these up when i was there. Yes, I noticed the starring around me lol. If i did it wouldnt be as fun and excited. Must be a bit cautious all the time. But very good video and thx for sharing.

  • @nemu1136
    @nemu1136 5 місяців тому +22

    I'm Japanese.
    One piece of advice, you should carry your backpack in front of your body on trains, buses, and other public transportation.
    Have a nice trip.

    • @kratos69653
      @kratos69653 23 дні тому

      ONE PIECE

    • @VereneLemieux
      @VereneLemieux 22 дні тому

      reason?

    • @heeholee216
      @heeholee216 19 днів тому

      ​@@VereneLemieuxif you have it back you might hit someone with it without knowing it

  • @AndySpring210
    @AndySpring210 5 років тому +9654

    Why am I watching this, I'm Japanese

    • @songokulul
      @songokulul 5 років тому +619

      A refresher?

    • @user-ly9vg7bp6l
      @user-ly9vg7bp6l 5 років тому +311

      わいも

    • @alexcarter8807
      @alexcarter8807 5 років тому +164

      @@user-ly9vg7bp6l I'm turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese at least I think so ....
      Seriously, grew up in Hawaii and was shooting the bull with some mainland US born Japanese people here in my favorite hangout, Japantown in San Jose California, and at one point the older lady said, "He's more Japanese than we are!".
      It's always good to brush up on things though.
      Seriously, the mainland's too cray, will retire back home in Hawaii.
      Now back to blowing my shakuhachi while I watch this crazy Brit's vids.

    • @emmazilla8356
      @emmazilla8356 5 років тому +22

      Same it just popped up in my feed😅

    • @npnth9220
      @npnth9220 5 років тому +78

      なんでやろな

  • @user-te1ie3qc3c
    @user-te1ie3qc3c 3 роки тому +1791

    I'm Japanese.
    When you (or we) get phone call in train, you(or we) can use a phone and should say "I'll call back later as I'm on a train".
    You don't have to ignore that call, I guess.
    In addition, sometimes you can see some Japanese sit on a floor in train, but that is not manner...
    I'm sorry for my poor English.
    It would make me happy if my comments helped you.

    • @affectionateheadbutts8241
      @affectionateheadbutts8241 3 роки тому +157

      You had great English! Nothing to worry about.

    • @makoto7029
      @makoto7029 3 роки тому +81

      arigato

    • @user-rs7wo8xr4x
      @user-rs7wo8xr4x 3 роки тому +40

      I want to speak English

    • @MehNameIsJeff
      @MehNameIsJeff 3 роки тому +74

      I got a question.
      I am learning japanese and i am curious.
      *WHY NOT JUST USE HIRAGANA INSTEAD OF KANJI WHY THIS IS SO HARD*

    • @user-js1vr4pj6e
      @user-js1vr4pj6e 3 роки тому +38

      @@MehNameIsJeff I'm a Japanese but I think so, too :)

  • @wades_world22
    @wades_world22 8 місяців тому

    excellent video and good humor :) thank you

  • @Mendako263
    @Mendako263 4 місяці тому +5

    I am Japanese. There is something I want you to be aware of. Recently, there have been incidents of foreign tourists visiting temples and shrines and being forced to buy fake good luck charms by Asians dressed as Indian monks or Japanese monks in the temple grounds. So, please be sure to buy good luck charms at the sales counter in shrines and temples. Sorry for my poor English.

    • @tb6303
      @tb6303 6 днів тому +1

      That's a very useful thing to know. Thank you.

  • @GrayHatesYT
    @GrayHatesYT 5 років тому +569

    2) Don't buy a fish and put it on a taxi

    • @TaskForce-bg2ri
      @TaskForce-bg2ri 5 років тому +18

      3) Don't act like Logan Paul

    • @NatsuShoujo
      @NatsuShoujo 5 років тому

      3) Don't throw pokeball to anyone

  • @user-rb8qv7zg7c
    @user-rb8qv7zg7c 4 роки тому +2364

    We hope that you will enjoy Japan.
    We don't care much about these.
    Things to watch out for is you don't want to go home.
    I am Japanese.
    Please excuse my poor English.
    Addendum
    Thank you for your comment

    • @Flamexoxo
      @Flamexoxo 4 роки тому +136

      You are awesome

    • @jamesboyce7467
      @jamesboyce7467 4 роки тому +60

      Club panquine is kill
      No

    • @AD-kv9kj
      @AD-kv9kj 4 роки тому +60

      This person be like: "Please come to Japan. We don't care about these things! Really, you come here and tip us as much as you like!"

    • @shojodraws3399
      @shojodraws3399 4 роки тому +4

      It's pretty good!

    • @soulreaver1983
      @soulreaver1983 4 роки тому +1

      🙂👍

  • @SanTM
    @SanTM Рік тому +2

    Great video as usual. As a classic street crossing anywhere, any time Brit, I decided I was going to cross the road at a random part of the road with a lone cyclist approaching some 30 metres away on Karl Marx Strasse in Berlin last year. My mate stopped me crossing saying it was setting a bad example for the children, and so I waited. The cyclist also tutted me as he rode past....
    This is also a city where you can drink booze in public in front of kids but yeah, cultural norms and abiding them is a thing

  • @josh_who_what
    @josh_who_what 2 роки тому +1

    My mom really wants to spend a month in a country to know what life is in that country and I suggested we do Japan since we stayed there for 2 weeks last 2019 literally 2 months b4 covid 🤬. And thanks to this video I have gained a little more knowledge about life in Japan bc I knew some stuff about Japanese culture.

  • @patrickstar561
    @patrickstar561 6 років тому +2982

    That little old woman became so animated she turned into an anime

    • @Oliwolf78
      @Oliwolf78 6 років тому +70

      lmao she's from Your Name

    • @CRAZEH247
      @CRAZEH247 6 років тому +24

      That was the weirdest cinema showing I had been to. Literally everyone in there was asian except for my friend and I who are caucasian and central asian. But on top of that, there was a part in the film where the fucking room sounded like it was crying... and I was looking at my friend going "Is this supposed to be fucking emotional or something?"
      People are so weird.

    • @eruno_
      @eruno_ 6 років тому +45

      @CRAZEH247
      the movie was very emotional though, so crying is understandable

    • @CRAZEH247
      @CRAZEH247 6 років тому +15

      na m8. It was a pretty cheery film with maybe some bittersweet-ish moments and both of us were pretty shocked that people were straight up loudly bawling in the cinema and even found it that emotional.
      O_o

    • @eruno_
      @eruno_ 6 років тому +10

      @CRAZEH247
      Asian people in general are more emotional then they seem at first. I think it's cultural thing

  • @paaperman
    @paaperman 3 роки тому +882

    I never realized that an anime girl getting run over by truck-kun was actually just propaganda to not j-walk.

    • @kennyyuliandrika7162
      @kennyyuliandrika7162 3 роки тому +56

      Truck-kun is the biggest villains in entire Anime Universe

    • @panicoaki
      @panicoaki 3 роки тому +12

      But why would they have anime protagonists run in and save them and die instead just to get transported to a cool fantasy world 😂

    • @paaperman
      @paaperman 3 роки тому +3

      @@panicoaki I'd say the answer but its too dark.

    • @j.l.atheprodigy
      @j.l.atheprodigy 3 роки тому +3

      @@kennyyuliandrika7162 Are you kidding? Truck-kun is our lord and savior, all hail truck-kun!

    • @muhammadnursyahmi9440
      @muhammadnursyahmi9440 3 роки тому

      I sawa Thai comic somewhere that Truck-kun is run by an organization that specialize in transporting potential hero candidates in this world to another worlds that need them. They also specialize in evading the Popo that understandably hunting them down.

  • @Tascountrygirl
    @Tascountrygirl 6 місяців тому +1

    I live in Australia and actually am a seemingly absolute rule keeper here as I now realise I would be in Japan. One of the reasons is because Australian states (I am in Tasmania) are always very dirty with litter, and another is that the street crossings with lights are generally ignored. In the past I have felt strange about abiding by the rules when many people don't, but now I feel great. Thank you.

  • @billybob-ge2ql
    @billybob-ge2ql 15 днів тому

    I love these etiquettes. Basic stuff I think the western world needs to catch up with. Think I might be taking a trip to Japan!

  • @iz396
    @iz396 4 роки тому +1098

    Basically, don’t do what Logan Paul did

    • @alecnolastname4362
      @alecnolastname4362 4 роки тому +52

      Should Follow that Rule for all walks of life I think.

    • @iz396
      @iz396 4 роки тому +1

      Hawkypou
      Exactly

    • @lukeskywalkerjediknight2125
      @lukeskywalkerjediknight2125 4 роки тому +6

      Isabella Maldonado but it was funny to watch :(

    • @_eyedex_3563
      @_eyedex_3563 4 роки тому +30

      Luke Skywalker Jedi Knight no

    • @PKmaster12
      @PKmaster12 4 роки тому +1

      Lisabëth Rosemöon Magical Drawings sorry that I couldn’t finish your whole book, but agreed.

  • @alexnsiw
    @alexnsiw 5 років тому +841

    if you go to japan dont expect to have the subtitles like in anime

    • @osamu_90
      @osamu_90 5 років тому +26

      We actually do, just that they are in Japanese instead of English and you can choose to display it or not. Originally meant for people hard of hearing but many like to display them out of habit (eg. background noise making it hard to make out what's being said). And Japanese is a complex language; things can get confusing from just audio alone so I enjoy having the subtitles.

    • @itstriplem2069
      @itstriplem2069 5 років тому +1

      lol

    • @heathernosredna
      @heathernosredna 5 років тому +5

      madharuhi i think they mean English subtitles

    • @danielgaudet6114
      @danielgaudet6114 5 років тому +8

      While you have a point, the OP meant to not expect to have any subtitles in real life when you go to Japan like you can get in Anime (at least for now...) for conversations, signs, etc...

    • @lani9375
      @lani9375 5 років тому +1

      lol

  • @grantcarson6412
    @grantcarson6412 2 роки тому

    Great video production. Great tips.

  • @MaxploreJapan
    @MaxploreJapan Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this

  • @capitalliz7635
    @capitalliz7635 3 роки тому +733

    9:34 The reason why there are hardly any public trash cans in Japan is because of an incident that happened in 1995 where a cult called Aum Shinrikyo carried out a terrorist attack in Tokyo where they dropped canisters of lethal gas into public trash cans in subways, which killed 12 and left over 6,000 people injured. It's the worst terrorist attack in Japanese history and is the reason why public trash cans are nearly nonexistent in Japan.
    Edit: Whoops, looks like there's already a comment about this. Oh well.

    • @hayuseen6683
      @hayuseen6683 3 роки тому +11

      Ah glad to see other countries hysterically overreact.

    • @SteveCrafts2k
      @SteveCrafts2k 3 роки тому +70

      People were injured. People DIED.
      If that's overreaction, then you DEFINITELY don't know about the Capitol storming.

    • @kimes2329
      @kimes2329 3 роки тому +5

      Long story short: To prevent lunartic cult zealots from terrorizing the public.

    • @spicyshizz2850
      @spicyshizz2850 3 роки тому +4

      What about the nuke that hit japan

    • @roverr8481
      @roverr8481 3 роки тому +3

      Pretty sure they placed the sarin gas inside the trains under seats

  • @JonBear
    @JonBear 6 років тому +2969

    Crossing the street in the absence of traffic! Absolutely true. I was out at 3 am and spotted a party of drunken businessmen walking together. It was a small street, probably no traffic here even in daylight. Yet they all halted their march on the red stoplight. 3am at night. Not a living soul in sight. Madness

    • @riadwumaier5813
      @riadwumaier5813 6 років тому +156

      there is actually a joke from my country which is basicly just what you said, but with germans.

    • @vnyggi621
      @vnyggi621 6 років тому +19

      Riad Wumaier but we cross over red lights

    • @lemcy1256
      @lemcy1256 6 років тому +111

      Yes, we Germans do that but it's rather rare and definitely not to the extent the Brits do. I actually got shouted at sometimes for doing it (o_O) But Japan taught me what it REALLY means to stick to the rules. So much fun to watch the reactions of people around us when my mother blew her nose in public (although I told her not to!).

    • @rolfen
      @rolfen 6 років тому +2

      Happens in some places in Germany

    • @cable5653
      @cable5653 6 років тому +27

      3am...at night. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

  • @alidesu1
    @alidesu1 2 роки тому

    hilarious and SO accurate 😂 thanks for that!

  • @KuratCTA
    @KuratCTA 2 роки тому +10

    7:17 that's just true everywhere in the world

  • @Pmarusama__fan
    @Pmarusama__fan 4 роки тому +5835

    I am Japanese. We are very glad that everyone is coming from other countries. Don't be afraid of the rules, please come when the virus subsides. As there are many rules in Japan, but most people are kind.☺️🫶
    【Postscript】
    I am learning English now, but I was using a translator at the time I made this comment and replies, so sorry if I wrote something rude or wrong🙇‍♀️

    • @apeil7152
      @apeil7152 4 роки тому +460

      I'll feel disrespectful as soon as I get of the plane😔😂

    • @denleyclydevincentcavan339
      @denleyclydevincentcavan339 4 роки тому +145

      I love to go Japan. 😉

    • @elisavetanovikova5368
      @elisavetanovikova5368 4 роки тому +82

      if only it hasn’t been soooo expensive 😭😭😭😭

    • @Pmarusama__fan
      @Pmarusama__fan 4 роки тому +136

      April moreno
      Some Japanese people do not follow the rules. The rules differ from country to country, so it's natural that you can't follow them. I'm happy just because of your feelings.🥰

    • @Pmarusama__fan
      @Pmarusama__fan 4 роки тому +84

      Clyde Cavan
      I also like to go abroad."(ノ*>∀