12 Things NOT to do in Japan

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  • @noname-sf2kt
    @noname-sf2kt 4 роки тому +6837

    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 +692

      This comment did not age well.

    • @oKayVa
      @oKayVa 4 роки тому +248

      *cough* *cough*

    • @emhapz
      @emhapz 4 роки тому +179

      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 +162

      *corona as entered the chat*

    • @moon-mb2fg
      @moon-mb2fg 4 роки тому +17

      @@bakusatou7214 👾

  • @jomontanee
    @jomontanee 5 років тому +27722

    "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 +4167

      Thats sounds goddamn adorable

    • @enolp
      @enolp 5 років тому +2235

      ;-; that's so darn cute

    • @sketchonomadek5270
      @sketchonomadek5270 5 років тому +2612

      That's pretty badass and respectable.

    • @jomontanee
      @jomontanee 5 років тому +1009

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

    • @xisticai920
      @xisticai920 5 років тому +553

      how adorable oh my god

  • @illDefine1
    @illDefine1 6 років тому +15855

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

    • @redfish337
      @redfish337 6 років тому +1386

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

    • @yourdog4429
      @yourdog4429 6 років тому +41

      Lmaoo

    • @godschild5587
      @godschild5587 6 років тому +975

      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 6 років тому +31

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

    • @redfish337
      @redfish337 6 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.

  • @luckyman7508
    @luckyman7508 2 роки тому +716

    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!

    • @팝송용계정-d4g
      @팝송용계정-d4g Рік тому +77

      이 댓글마저 일본인스러운듯

    • @Manas-co8wl
      @Manas-co8wl Рік тому +5

      @@팝송용계정-d4g 여기서 뭐함 ㄷㄷ

    • @私の概要欄を見て-i3p
      @私の概要欄を見て-i3p 7 місяців 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。

    • @haileyrain9305
      @haileyrain9305 4 місяці тому

      That’s what I thought when I looked into it further

    • @Gatospros-n5t
      @Gatospros-n5t 4 місяці тому

      あなたはどこにすんでいますか?? (humor) (idk if i even wrote it good)

  • @みんじゃす-p8j
    @みんじゃす-p8j 4 роки тому +2530

    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 +72

      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 +80

      @@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.

    • @みんじゃす-p8j
      @みんじゃす-p8j 4 роки тому +252

      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.

    • @みんじゃす-p8j
      @みんじゃす-p8j 4 роки тому +59

      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

      @@みんじゃす-p8j 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

  • @nate3315
    @nate3315 5 років тому +735

    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 +16

      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 +14

      @@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 5 років тому +11

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

  • @Aman-kw4hr
    @Aman-kw4hr 6 років тому +37235

    Don't record a DEAD BODY

    • @pearlanderson5572
      @pearlanderson5572 6 років тому +1143

      Gaming Dr cough cough... Logan Paul

    • @coh2conscript851
      @coh2conscript851 6 років тому +1917

      Exactly, you should eat it instead.

    • @natckwan
      @natckwan 6 років тому +850

      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😂😂😂😂

  • @stringstorm
    @stringstorm 3 роки тому +62

    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.

  • @慧悟岡崎
    @慧悟岡崎 4 роки тому +2374

    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 +59

      Club panquine is kill
      No

    • @DM-kv9kj
      @DM-kv9kj 4 роки тому +61

      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

      🙂👍

  • @magazine6775
    @magazine6775 4 роки тому +8057

    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 +229

      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 +437

      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!

    • @googiegress
      @googiegress 4 роки тому +67

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

    • @norrin3339
      @norrin3339 4 роки тому +135

      @@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

  • @lordpineapple5453
    @lordpineapple5453 4 роки тому +6956

    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 +144

      haha true i hate that guy

    • @mortenu.5606
      @mortenu.5606 4 роки тому +184

      You forgot Don't be Logan Paul

    • @lordwhoops9017
      @lordwhoops9017 4 роки тому +98

      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 +110

      @@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.

  • @しろ-g6s
    @しろ-g6s 3 роки тому +120

    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。

  • @JingYuans_sparrow
    @JingYuans_sparrow 4 роки тому +2430

    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 +138

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

    • @Kapenguin448
      @Kapenguin448 4 роки тому +92

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

    • @ryanside7095
      @ryanside7095 4 роки тому +15

      No I thought the same thing hahaha

    • @oozorakyou
      @oozorakyou 4 роки тому +6

      me too

    • @tuesdae666
      @tuesdae666 4 роки тому +5

      Me too!

  • @nonoist330
    @nonoist330 4 роки тому +443

    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 4 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 4 роки тому +6

      @@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 4 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 4 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 4 роки тому

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

  • @ijbol-idgaf
    @ijbol-idgaf 4 роки тому +1148

    "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 +25

      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

  • @t-3454
    @t-3454 2 роки тому +28

    日本からのアドバイスです。日本人は基本的にシャイですが質問をすれば丁寧に対応することが多いです。それと話しかける場合は学生に話しかけるのがおすすめです。人にもよりますが日本の中高生は5歳ぐらいの英語なら話せます。

  • @美味しい豆腐畑
    @美味しい豆腐畑 4 роки тому +1794

    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 4 роки тому +157

      You had great English! Nothing to worry about.

    • @makoto7029
      @makoto7029 4 роки тому +81

      arigato

    • @すしわ-x1w
      @すしわ-x1w 4 роки тому +40

      I want to speak English

    • @MehNameIsJeff
      @MehNameIsJeff 4 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*

    • @豆乳プディング
      @豆乳プディング 4 роки тому +38

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

  • @ericedison9654
    @ericedison9654 5 років тому +2465

    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 +6

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

    • @jackholmes6877
      @jackholmes6877 5 років тому +4

      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 +2

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

  • @noname-sf2kt
    @noname-sf2kt 4 роки тому +3090

    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 4 роки тому +20

      Like what?

    • @noname-sf2kt
      @noname-sf2kt 4 роки тому +216

      Nisha Rai
      Like eating while walking.

    • @rexklxss13yo
      @rexklxss13yo 4 роки тому +6

      U again

    • @Paul-sl1si
      @Paul-sl1si 4 роки тому +12

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

    • @dxpnf9ub06ewqfmburner9
      @dxpnf9ub06ewqfmburner9 4 роки тому +76

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

  • @SUIREN09
    @SUIREN09 Рік тому +44

    わたしが思ったことを伝えますね✨
    ~食べ歩き~
    ダメという訳ではありません!
    京都では食べ歩き前提で楽しみに来てる方やそういう出店もあるくらいです
    ここら辺は難しいところなので、周りを見ながら判断するのがいいかなというところです
    ただ施設内などで食べ歩きするのはあまりよくは見られませんね
    ~チップを受け取れない理由~
    チップを置かれても、受け取ることが出来ないんです
    お客様からお金を受け取ったことが知られれば会社内で問題視されます
    それぞれのお店でそれは暗黙のルールとしてあります
    ~名刺~
    名刺を受け取って粗末に扱うのは、お相手をそのように扱っているのと同じです
    軽視していると思われてしまうのでケースか、なければ財布に仕舞うのが良いでしょう
    ~握手~
    スキンシップの少ない日本では確かにハグは抵抗があるかと思います
    ですが握手は問題ないのではというのが個人的な意見です
    軽やかなスキンシップをしてくださる海外の方から、こちらもげんきをもらえますので😊
    ですがコロナ期にどこの店舗に入るにも手の消毒などをしていたり、ニュースでコロナの怖さを報道されまくっていたことでウイルスに過敏になってしまっている方もいるだと思います
    (特に関東の方では)
    ですのであと何年かは控えるのがベストかなと思います
    動画の中にあったように、間違えてしまったとしても責め立てる日本人は少ないですし、間違ってしまうのは同じ生活環境に居なかったのですから仕方のないことです
    ですので大前提として、日本に来た際には楽しんでほしい!
    わからないことは周りが教えてくれますよ✨
    多くの方のご訪問、日本は待ってます☺️

  • @msxy9594
    @msxy9594 4 роки тому +2692

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

    • @nogisonoko5409
      @nogisonoko5409 4 роки тому +33

      Or Spider Lily.

    • @FlowerEmblem
      @FlowerEmblem 4 роки тому +83

      Are you speaking from experience? Because ouch

    • @vitosurya6109
      @vitosurya6109 4 роки тому +13

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

    • @soexcessive84
      @soexcessive84 4 роки тому +20

      Damn shame. I love yellow roses

    • @LoneWolfRanging
      @LoneWolfRanging 4 роки тому +17

      Who the hell buys flowers

  • @cindellednic
    @cindellednic 5 років тому +1587

    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 +345

      cindellednic A dad aged guy 😂

    • @konpeitosart
      @konpeitosart 5 років тому +216

      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

  • @norrdox9314
    @norrdox9314 4 роки тому +2304

    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

    • @googiegress
      @googiegress 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 4 роки тому

      look, you can even smoke here!

  • @kanishksharma1716
    @kanishksharma1716 3 роки тому +560

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

    • @TK-824---
      @TK-824--- 3 роки тому +14

      I like their food cuz im a foodie

    • @one.2622
      @one.2622 3 роки тому

      @@TK-824--- ok lol

    • @alexjohnson9204
      @alexjohnson9204 3 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 3 роки тому

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

    • @alexjohnson9204
      @alexjohnson9204 3 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

  • @ms.soapii
    @ms.soapii 4 роки тому +7572

    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 +649

      まさみ bruh im not japanese but same

    • @yashas_vii
      @yashas_vii 4 роки тому +585

      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 +137

      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 +80

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

  • @JonBear
    @JonBear 6 років тому +2971

    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 +157

      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 +112

      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

    • @cable02-w6s
      @cable02-w6s 6 років тому +27

      3am...at night. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

  • @Centzzzz
    @Centzzzz 5 років тому +2759

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

  • @AnimeVampireFanGirl
    @AnimeVampireFanGirl 2 роки тому +117

    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 +8

      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

  • @shirewark
    @shirewark 4 роки тому +543

    I think Chris has covered the main ones! Here's a few bonus tips for any extra diligent students :)
    *13.* _Driving Part 1_
    If you've hired a car or a motorbike in Japan and you're going to be doing some driving; your eyes are not fooling you, the speed limit sign really did say 50kph but an 85 year old man just zoomed past you in a tiny truck going 80kph!!! Speed limits are often broken in Japan by locals who know the areas back-to-front, and often know where all the fixed speed cameras are. Most Japanese cars these days also come equipped with a "Navi" which is a typical in-car navigation system that includes warnings of well known speed cameras, or police-patrol spots. This results in some pretty "elastic" speed limits... However, don't even DARE take advantage of this if you're a foreigner on an international driving permit... as more than 90% of offenses alleged in Japanese courts end up in prosecution !!! (not worth the risk).
    *14.* _Driving Part 2_
    Be sure to bring some extra patience if you're going through cities and dense residential areas! Traffic Lights are not as well coordinated as other countries, so you might get quite triggered for hitting red light after red light after red light. Stay calm, and keep on driving.
    *15.* _Far Queue_
    Don't cut queues! Lines can grow very long at Train Stations at peak hour. Cutting queues might be fair game in other parts of the world, but in Japan you'll enjoy death stares for the rest of the trip!
    *16.* _Escalating confusion_
    Depending on which region of Japan you're in, you should either keep to the left, or keep right (to let others in more of a hurry, pass) when going up escalators, climbing stairs etc. Generally most of Japan sticks to the left e.g. in the greater Tokyo area (also known as the Kantō region), but if you're in Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe or Nara for example (Kansai region), you might notice people sticking to the right. As for most things in Japanese society, don't question it.. just blend in ;)
    *17.* _Time is money_
    If you're about to pay for something by cash and it's busy (e.g. the supermarket), do your best to prepare the correct change for the cashier before you get there! In Japan, everyone comes prepared.It's not only a practice of courtesy, but often feels like it's treated as a measurement of intelligence too. Advice for travellers is simply to use your Suica/Pasmo (public transport card) as much as possible. Most convenience stores and many supermarkets have tap & pay machines for these cards.
    *18.* _Bow Wow Wow Yippie Yo Yippie Yay_
    Receiving bows from someone for the first time can be a nerve-racking and puzzling experience for a foreigner on their first trip. Pro Tip! Don't freak out and start bobbing your head back and forth like you're in a moshpit, as this might also trigger the Japanese person to feel obliged to keep bowing longer to match yours, creating a wonderfully awkward situation! Instead, if you receive a bow from someone my advice is simply to show courtesy. Smile and say "thankyou" if you haven't already acuqired some basic travel Japanese. Or if you're feeling courageous, you can bow back! Bowing etiquette is more complicated if you're a local, so advice for travellers who want to try to bow back would be to keep it simple. Don't worry about how high/low it is, putting arms at your side, or keeping/avoiding eye contact etc. Just commit to bowing in a way that feels natural, and the effort will be noticed and appreciated.
    Japan's a stunningly beautiful place and is still rich in culture to this day. I don't know anyone who's returned from a Japan holiday without having creatied wonderful long-lasting memories.
    All the best for your future travels !! ^_^/ Let's hope the world can defeat this COVID thing soon.

    • @Rollermonkey1
      @Rollermonkey1 4 роки тому +4

      When I was stationed there, I knew some folks who got the speeding ticket at the toll booth when they got to the exit WAY too fast from when/where they got on. You'll always see people speeding on the tollways, but they will always use a rest area along the way to increase the elapsed time to offset the speeding. That said, you have to be speeding pretty excessively to trip the time limit.

    • @HiraiMomoring
      @HiraiMomoring 4 роки тому +4

      Arigato Gozaimasu!

    • @lordmalachi6
      @lordmalachi6 4 роки тому +2

      Does my smile and deep/slow head nod qualify as a "foreigner's bow"?

    • @shirewark
      @shirewark 4 роки тому

      @@lordmalachi6 I see no reason for anyone to brand it that way if you made an effort/ did it with respect for the other person.

    • @langbi194
      @langbi194 4 роки тому +8

      I grew up in Taiwan and when I was in grade 1 forgot to bow and got hit countless times by my teacher

  • @CriticalRoleHighlights
    @CriticalRoleHighlights 6 років тому +4072

    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 +463

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

    • @ZeranZeran
      @ZeranZeran 6 років тому +489

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

    • @funcakes8511
      @funcakes8511 6 років тому +186

      LMAO The power of stares

    • @ZeranZeran
      @ZeranZeran 6 років тому +145

      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

  • @RebelleGameOfficial
    @RebelleGameOfficial 6 років тому +6656

    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.

  • @ThatAnimalChannel
    @ThatAnimalChannel 2 роки тому +51

    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

  • @alexnsiw
    @alexnsiw 6 років тому +844

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

    • @osamu_90
      @osamu_90 6 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 6 років тому +1

      lol

    • @heathernosredna
      @heathernosredna 6 років тому +5

      madharuhi i think they mean English subtitles

    • @danielgaudet6114
      @danielgaudet6114 6 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 6 років тому +1

      lol

  • @Titule
    @Titule 4 роки тому +3817

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

    • @cond.oriano4380
      @cond.oriano4380 4 роки тому +130

      Schrödinger's cat

    • @НекитаРусскийЗеландитс
      @НекитаРусскийЗеландитс 4 роки тому +34

      @@cond.oriano4380 You misspelled teriyaki

    • @priforsunshine7235
      @priforsunshine7235 4 роки тому +21

      @@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

  • @broly5805
    @broly5805 5 років тому +2136

    *Japan is all about RESPECT*

    • @Mr_Yeah
      @Mr_Yeah 5 років тому +43

      And being mindful about your surroundings and fellows.

    • @lemagloria
      @lemagloria 5 років тому +14

      Lmao lies...

    • @broly5805
      @broly5805 5 років тому +22

      @@lemagloria lies?? No its not
      Bruh better learn their culture

    • @RandyLittleStudios
      @RandyLittleStudios 5 років тому +19

      Mmm more about not bringing disrespect to self and family.

    • @Jargas101
      @Jargas101 5 років тому +35

      Kinda sounds like everyone is scared to be themselves. This is why demented hentai exists lol.

  • @うたた-r4d
    @うたた-r4d Рік тому +116

    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 10 місяців тому +3

      全然チップのほうが嬉しいです

    • @JapanNipponNihon
      @JapanNipponNihon 8 місяців тому +11

      ​@@fish1368普通の日本人は謙遜するよ

  • @beatlink1077
    @beatlink1077 4 роки тому +1482

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

  • @civil9404
    @civil9404 4 роки тому +2476

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

    • @richardnoah2922
      @richardnoah2922 4 роки тому +92

      Don't make fun out of Yui-senpai

    • @muybitchin2180
      @muybitchin2180 4 роки тому +75

      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 +61

      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

  • @samidtaek_
    @samidtaek_ 5 років тому +1944

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

  • @oooooooooo8730
    @oooooooooo8730 Рік тому +13

    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.

  • @もちかがみ-f9p
    @もちかがみ-f9p 5 років тому +99

    海外の人が日本の文化などをこんな風に事細かくチェックし動画にしてくれると下手な教育番組より日本文化を知れるしなにより、日本人の文化というのを再確認できる。ありがとう。

  • @richardbreed9810
    @richardbreed9810 4 роки тому +244

    When accepting something from someone like the business card, use both hands. I was told this is especially true while dining.

    • @LeafyPeach
      @LeafyPeach 4 роки тому +5

      @@ThreadBomb could be,if it's a business meet

    • @KlausKokholmPetersen
      @KlausKokholmPetersen 5 місяців тому

      And dont put the business card in your trouser back pocket.

  • @noinuy
    @noinuy 5 років тому +1385

    歩き食べとか歩き飲みはやってる人多いしぶつかったりしなきゃ全然ええんやで。
    ゴミはゴミ箱に捨てたらええで。

    • @谷口-x2n
      @谷口-x2n 5 років тому +85

      S N 食べ歩きはもはや白い目で見られる時代では無い。

    • @deletinginafewweeks4859
      @deletinginafewweeks4859 5 років тому +55

      @@谷口-x2n
      それは一概には言えない。
      飲むのは特に思わないけど、
      歩きながら食べるのは基本的に良くない。
      急いでたら仕方ないけど。

    • @にも-t1s
      @にも-t1s 5 років тому +19

      逆に串カツとかキュウリとか売ってるところで食べ歩きしないやつはいないもんな。。

    • @hrtk1122
      @hrtk1122 5 років тому +18

      祭りなら食べ歩きはよし。
      飲み物は場所によりって感じなのかな

    • @衝撃杏ちゃん
      @衝撃杏ちゃん 5 років тому +5

      それができない一部の日本人、中国人、韓国人

  • @maigematthews5620
    @maigematthews5620 2 роки тому +21

    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!

  • @namewithay
    @namewithay 7 років тому +495

    Someone needs to make an app showing the locations of all the bins in Tokyo.

    • @ChadMojito
      @ChadMojito 7 років тому +21

      where is George Costanza when you need him

    • @Shriggah
      @Shriggah 7 років тому +29

      credit to @Rhys Perrin for finding this "
      Actually the reason you can’t find a rubbish bin in Japan because of a religious cult that killed 13 and injured 5,500 while trying to install a messianic yoga instructor as the new Emperor of Japan a few years ago. They put homemade poison bombs in bins around Japan which is why the Japanese government reduced the number of bins." so probably dont?

    • @RajawatOfficial
      @RajawatOfficial 7 років тому +22

      No need of app! Just look for the vending machines. You most probably find a trash bin nearby. ;)

    • @ChadMojito
      @ChadMojito 7 років тому +25

      Same-ish thing happened in France so now we have... transparent bins. And it works.

    • @Maibulsak
      @Maibulsak 7 років тому

      There probably is one

  • @-m9818
    @-m9818 5 років тому +4159

    日本人は確かに遅刻には厳しいけど
    終わりの時間はクソほど守らないよ

    • @鈴木一郎-i1x
      @鈴木一郎-i1x 5 років тому +299

      良いこと指摘した!

    • @ciconiawtc5674
      @ciconiawtc5674 5 років тому +258

      学生でも社会人でも終わりの時間はあんまり守られない

    • @-m9818
      @-m9818 5 років тому +16

      鮭 そうよ〜

    • @localmemes9069
      @localmemes9069 5 років тому +69

      Ok

    • @スキーお米
      @スキーお米 5 років тому +18

      @@田中萌花-i6j スペイン人やイタリア人にはそれは特にキツいのかな・・・。

  • @capitalliz7635
    @capitalliz7635 4 роки тому +744

    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 4 роки тому +11

      Ah glad to see other countries hysterically overreact.

    • @SteveCrafts2k
      @SteveCrafts2k 3 роки тому +71

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

    • @__Kimes
      @__Kimes 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

  • @ThiagoVsky
    @ThiagoVsky 2 роки тому +16

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

    • @tb6303
      @tb6303 6 місяців тому +1

      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.

  • @mob7601
    @mob7601 4 роки тому +2506

    それを日本人が見るっていうね。

  • @xIIL3GENDx
    @xIIL3GENDx 6 років тому +447

    As someone who also lives in Japan I feel like I need to say that a lot of these are spot on. I agree wholeheartedly. However, there are some things that depend on the area you're in or depend on certain situations. I live outside of Tokyo and in my neighborhood people don't give much of a care about crossing the street whenever an opportunity presents itself. Some will even wander through stopped traffic to get to the other side quickly. Maybe there's something in the water but I was also taught to obey the traffic signs and not cross until an appropriate time, but when I watched Japanese citizens of all ages openly crossing in front of a koban, I was shocked.
    The other one that came to mind was a conversation I had with an older Japanese friend of mine. He is a doctor in Osaka and we discussed tipping over Christmas dinner. He had been kind enough to take me to a very fancy French restaurant and mentioned to me that while tipping isn't really a thing in Japan, its not always out of the question. He said that the owner of the restaurant knew him and he had been coming to the restaurant for over 20 years. He told me that on special occasions (such as a holiday) he would tip the owner a bit extra because he was a friend and genuinely appreciated the excellent service. I know that's a bit different than when regular tipping is, but I just thought I should mention it.
    I don't want to take away from the video because I think its very informative and helpful. People should be aware of whats respectful when they visit a foreign country and I appreciate this video immensely. It presents the do's and don'ts of Japan in an entertaining yet educational manner. I just wanted to add my two cents. Keep up the good work!

    • @urbashibashak8132
      @urbashibashak8132 6 років тому

      xIIL3GENDx .

    • @raskingalaites911
      @raskingalaites911 6 років тому +1

      Wherever you go. There will always be about 2/5 people who will cross the street even if the stoplight says no

    • @CK-zm8nz
      @CK-zm8nz 6 років тому +1

      Well said! 🤗 - japanese person

    • @androiduser6888
      @androiduser6888 6 років тому

      xIIL3GENDx everyone cares

    • @Diznebabe
      @Diznebabe 6 років тому

      Target ad it takes 2

  • @merlinho0t
    @merlinho0t Рік тому +23

    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 Рік тому +3

      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 Рік тому +1

      @@kiwimusume Yeah I hear working in Japan is hell

    • @MicheleHolly-Australia
      @MicheleHolly-Australia 3 місяці тому +1

      I was watching this and thinking OMG yes, it sounds wonderful! I am a touch-averse, introverted neat freak and this just sounds like heaven.

    • @MollyMcBooter
      @MollyMcBooter 2 місяці тому

      @@MicheleHolly-Australiaagreed 😂

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 4 роки тому +231

    From my experience, there should absolutely be no tipping in Japan. They even consider it disrespectful.
    Most Japanese restaurants require customers to pay for their meals at the front register, rather than leave money with the waiter.

    • @manishkabadi8811
      @manishkabadi8811 4 роки тому +5

      Jellal this comment has only my reply. Please reply so that I can complete an achievement in life.

    • @battlesquid6746
      @battlesquid6746 4 роки тому +7

      Well I see you again on another channel. You are everywhere.

    • @kozumakenme3838
      @kozumakenme3838 4 роки тому +1

      Manish Kabadi bro it’s never gonna happen this man has a reputation to uphold

    • @leafo4
      @leafo4 4 роки тому

      We meet again

    • @lasagna7945
      @lasagna7945 4 роки тому +3

      You're even here?

  • @citomusprime
    @citomusprime 6 років тому +177

    Another thing not to do in Japan is: Don't hand cash/money to the cashiers. Usually, there is a little saucer/small "plate" that is used for placing cash/money. The cashiers will take that money you pulled up and placed it in that saucer/"plate". One of the unique ways to pay something with cash.

    • @OkamiBlaze_O
      @OkamiBlaze_O 6 років тому +4

      I remember going to a small ramen house and there was this machine that gives you a small ticket-ish thing that has your order in it and you're supposed to give it to the chef and instead of giving the money to the chef, you put inside and it dispenses your change which is nice

    • @yasukiwi
      @yasukiwi 2 роки тому

      @@OkamiBlaze_O It's the ordering machine.

  • @ComicSams48
    @ComicSams48 5 років тому +341

    Tbh, The Stare of Disapproval™️ is a scarier thought than prison or fines

  • @grasshopper2981
    @grasshopper2981 3 роки тому +17

    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.

  • @UnibrowZombie
    @UnibrowZombie 4 роки тому +763

    "Business card is the physical extension of a person"
    So it's a Stand?

  • @SabsWithR
    @SabsWithR 4 роки тому +1817

    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

    •  4 роки тому +47

      Me: Leaves tip in Tokyo club and flies to home. Japan: Sends a hot young Ginza boy to return my change, order expensive champagne, and call me Hime-Sama all night

    • @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

  • @hiwhale
    @hiwhale 6 років тому +642

    As a Japanese person, this is pretty entertaining because all of these are things that are normal and standard, but hearing it from the perspective of a tourist is kinda funny.

    • @elazer7116
      @elazer7116 6 років тому +14

      Hhmm now you've given me an urge to look up what not to do or do in the US.

    • @sgtramathorn3067
      @sgtramathorn3067 6 років тому +45

      dont do anything. america is sensitive now :/

    • @dabbie2700
      @dabbie2700 6 років тому +15

      I am sorry to tell you but the thing with there not being any bins is stupid. Apart of that everything seems okay. Every country in this world has bins. I can't walk up with a shit ton of trash in my bag cause they don't have any bins. If you want to keep the streets clean you can just make the punishments very harsh for it like other countries do and it's fine, Japan is not the only "clean" country in the world.

    • @hiwhale
      @hiwhale 6 років тому +11

      I mean, it 's not like there aren't any bins anywhere. Places like train stations and convenience stores have them. There just aren't that many on the streets

    • @savage7882
      @savage7882 6 років тому +4

      @@dabbie2700 How could the city punish one random dude for throwing a piece of gum? Is there gonna be trash police? The reason why bins arent everywhere is to keep few places with trash and even those that exist are regulated often. Here in greece there is a shitton of trash cans that are ALL overflowing...

  • @lemon9569
    @lemon9569 3 роки тому +66

    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 Рік 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.

    • @ろいど-u5l
      @ろいど-u5l 6 місяців тому +1

      @@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。

  • @ゴロー-u6v
    @ゴロー-u6v 5 років тому +983

    Please not eat in train.
    This is why this act makes noises and smells that makes people around you feel bad.

    • @ulture
      @ulture 5 років тому +29

      Same in London (at least in theory)

    • @foolim1
      @foolim1 5 років тому +21

      F. A. It depends on situation. But it isn’t forbidden of course.
      In downtown like Shin-Okubo everyone is eating while walking.
      The reason why we often eat in front of stores is just because there’s no trash bins.
      PS. Sorry I'm not familiar with any youtuber who is farmer.

    • @icecube7685
      @icecube7685 5 років тому +4

      You have excellent english!

    • @thirstymonk
      @thirstymonk 5 років тому +2

      tell your fellow japanese

    • @db5094
      @db5094 5 років тому +1

      @@ulture uhh... I feel bad for eating that big mac..

  • @ericsurf6
    @ericsurf6 7 років тому +2940

    I've been in Japan for ages and you're spot on with all of these Chris. I enjoyed the ending best! Happy Holidays to you and yours!

    • @AbroadinJapan
      @AbroadinJapan  7 років тому +88

      Thanks man, have yourself a great Christmas!

    • @munemshahariar2503
      @munemshahariar2503 7 років тому +9

      Its Eric!!!

    • @MRFAFF3L
      @MRFAFF3L 7 років тому +8

      I can do the pencil trick!

    • @someguyonyoutube1317
      @someguyonyoutube1317 7 років тому +6

      Ericsurf6 That video where you poured water down your own kid's pants forever marks you as one with no class. I'm disappointed to see anything from you unasked for. Could you move to Antarctica please?

    • @stareater1870
      @stareater1870 7 років тому +3

      ERIIIC!

  • @Dogen
    @Dogen 7 років тому +6808

    You forgot murder

    • @nickhudson9166
      @nickhudson9166 7 років тому +34

      Dogen ikr

    • @defski
      @defski 7 років тому +6

      Dogen mah boy!

    • @b_28282
      @b_28282 7 років тому +340

      Murder is ok as long as you don't stain the sidewalk with blood.

    • @aurelianspodarec2629
      @aurelianspodarec2629 7 років тому +23

      Dogen. I got your location.
      Stay tuned.

    • @aneural
      @aneural 7 років тому +31

      Yup, specially because tbey kill themselvs anyway.

  • @SA-ui5xb
    @SA-ui5xb 11 місяців тому +9

    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

  • @spian
    @spian 5 років тому +572

    Also always take someones business card with 2 hands. Never 1 it is seen as a great disrespect. Forgot to mention that.

    • @Dionisisdenis
      @Dionisisdenis 5 років тому +40

      thats extremely weird and unecessary,its japanese alright.

    • @bretdavis1037
      @bretdavis1037 5 років тому +19

      Also giving a business card. Use both hands and make sure its facing so the person receives it can read it.

    • @booperdooper9762
      @booperdooper9762 5 років тому +11

      (has only one hand) *takes business card
      Business man:" Oh! So disrespectful! How dare you!"
      Me: "Bruh -_-, you think I'M disrespectful?" That's what I think of that bullcrap.

    • @Dionisisdenis
      @Dionisisdenis 5 років тому

      @@bretdavis1037 good to know.im never gonna do it if i ever go to japan.

    • @lilymiller6281
      @lilymiller6281 5 років тому +2

      You just said ya'll. Also, do you have to have such a long username do you really have to profess your undying love for Yoongi in your username?

  • @ahsm7506
    @ahsm7506 4 роки тому +583

    I’m Japanese! Although there are many unspoken agreements, you don’t need to be afraid. It is too complicated even for me.
    After this crisis, please come to Japan.
    I’m looking forward to meeting you guys!
    PS: thanks for a lot of likes(>人<;)

    • @kimyoongi7733
      @kimyoongi7733 4 роки тому +18

      Take care of yourself⚘

    • @pikeycaravandweller2889
      @pikeycaravandweller2889 4 роки тому +23

      I’m from the Uk and I absolutely love your culture, All these comments really do show how lovely you guys are! And thank you for being so understanding, as I know so many of us foreigners would never want to offend the people that live there ❤️

    • @OblivionMaster79
      @OblivionMaster79 4 роки тому +5

      You seem wonderful! I'm working my way through the Genki books with the intent to move to Japan to teach English some day, so I've been very happy to see how kind this comment section has been! Be safe! =)

    • @Sabre2015
      @Sabre2015 4 роки тому +3

      Im looking forward to studying in Japan, perhaps you can help me :D

    • @zigzagintrusion
      @zigzagintrusion 4 роки тому +2

      This is so nice! I’m from Texas and I am hoping to visit Japan one day. :)

  • @silviah2302
    @silviah2302 6 років тому +1462

    imagine how uncomfortable Japanese feel in the uk where many people are screaming on their mobiles, eat on streets and litter everywhere...

    • @harpreetparmar7903
      @harpreetparmar7903 6 років тому +5

      hahhahahahha

    • @drewfoster6138
      @drewfoster6138 6 років тому +116

      Imagine how uncomfortable considerate British people feel on the ok where many people are screaming on their mobiles, eat on the street and litter everywhere 😂

    • @alex-sv8ru
      @alex-sv8ru 6 років тому +14

      silvia h And people say the British are some of the nicest and most considerate people in the world.

    • @silviah2302
      @silviah2302 6 років тому +29

      @@alex-sv8ru older generation definitely yes....younger not so much...

    • @PennPal573
      @PennPal573 6 років тому +1

      @@silviah2302 45% of youth maybe

  • @type64f48
    @type64f48 Рік тому +6

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

  • @soura7458
    @soura7458 4 роки тому +1738

    食べ歩きをするのは良くないけど飲み物くらいなら大丈夫だよ

    • @alexflamebird3376
      @alexflamebird3376 4 роки тому +25

      What

    • @soura7458
      @soura7458 4 роки тому +204

      Alex flame Bird 1:10 eat❌ drink⭕

    • @-fujii7301
      @-fujii7301 4 роки тому +95

      今の時期なら尚更ね。お祭りとかならいいけど。

    • @如月弥生-z5k
      @如月弥生-z5k 4 роки тому +272

      ゴミさえちゃんとゴミ箱に捨ててくれればまぁ気にしないかな

    • @purplleyx
      @purplleyx 4 роки тому +83

      @@alexflamebird3376 theyre saying that eating while walking is not accepted but drinking while walking is still okay, i think (based on my very little japanese knowledge)

  • @joeyisreading
    @joeyisreading 7 років тому +203

    But I'll have to add that if you're some kind of Asian that could be mistaken as a Japanese based on appearance, you should try to be more mindful of the the etiquette there. You don't get the same pass as some other foreigners do, just a heads up. Learned this the hard way.

    • @peko7446
      @peko7446 7 років тому +17

      This is so true maybe except for South Asians. As an Asian American who've traveled to Japan several times, I'm always mistaken for a Japanese and get the disapproving look when I do something un-Japanese like until they hear me speak.

    • @earlzsan6209
      @earlzsan6209 7 років тому

      joeyisreading good thing im Filipino..

    • @F4c2a
      @F4c2a 6 років тому

      Takowasa he just said when he talks it's all cleared up. Must be a duck still valid.

    • @karlfranciscanindo6581
      @karlfranciscanindo6581 6 років тому

      Mykel Hardin isn’t japan the 1 who invaded philippines in the first place?

    • @MyVanir
      @MyVanir 6 років тому

      They also invaded Korea, but they still hate the buggers.

  • @MrBlafhert
    @MrBlafhert 6 років тому +395

    You forgot one major thingie. On exchanging businesscards (or anything else personal, gifts and money) use BOTH hands, goes for giving and taking.

    • @peter10003
      @peter10003 6 років тому +3

      I found this to be the case in a little convenience store in Virginia owned by Asians (whom I now in retrospect think they were Japanese). I wondered why.

    • @aluj4498
      @aluj4498 6 років тому +9

      @@peter10003 using both hands conveys a respectful attitude.

    • @theploot8230
      @theploot8230 6 років тому +29

      MrBlafhert That's why amputees aren't allowed in Japan, fuck those guys they're so rude.

    • @brocktonsfinest20
      @brocktonsfinest20 6 років тому +1

      I like this vid

    • @yamazarukisses
      @yamazarukisses 6 років тому

      Actually, for passing money you can do it with one hand or both. Unless, restaurants. It really just depends on the cashier. I had money handed to me and other customers one handed sometimes at stores. And if you dont really know which way to do it, they also have little basket. So you can put it in there.

  • @jackmehoff7430
    @jackmehoff7430 2 роки тому +34

    This is not only for Japan. The most general rule to follow when traveling anywhere, respect local customs and cultures. You will have a better time and also be received much better. Imagine you are a guest at someone’s home.

  • @hockeyboys61
    @hockeyboys61 6 років тому +1766

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

    • @bensslightnature
      @bensslightnature 6 років тому +32

      "12 of everything"
      ruined it.

    • @kirstixxx6536
      @kirstixxx6536 6 років тому +10

      12 letters broo

    • @cupcakescupkakked7510
      @cupcakescupkakked7510 6 років тому +2

      I turned 12 on July 12

    • @JPG23
      @JPG23 6 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 6 років тому

      Edzinam Banini turned 14on 14th july

  • @elijahx7159
    @elijahx7159 5 років тому +2607

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

  • @kenken8241
    @kenken8241 3 роки тому +3214

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

    • @dataexpunged6969
      @dataexpunged6969 3 роки тому +168

      That is the wisest thing I've heard.

    • @wineaddict6625
      @wineaddict6625 3 роки тому +51

      Yes very true.

    • @DoctorBeees
      @DoctorBeees 3 роки тому +15

      Wow.

    • @slashrex1152
      @slashrex1152 3 роки тому +24

      Didn't even think about it that way

    • @Inuyasha7685
      @Inuyasha7685 3 роки тому +117

      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.

  • @dmary7289
    @dmary7289 Рік тому +7

    I am Japanese. Japanese people are pretty tolerant about gaijin not knowing the rules 😍✨
    So don't be too nervous ✨
    Trash cans are often found on train platforms,
    At airports, they are located at the entrance of security checkpoints. ✈️✨✨
    They are intentionally removed because of incidents in the past.
    You can carry your trash with you and throw it away at the station or take it home.
    This person seems to really like Japan and I'm so happy for him 😍💖✨✨.

  • @sorasora2218
    @sorasora2218 5 років тому +271

    これをできない日本人がいるのに
    海外の人が日本にきてルールを守っていることは本当にすごいことだと思います!!

    • @sugoiboyxl8345
      @sugoiboyxl8345 4 роки тому

      _I'm learning my hiragana and katakana, so keep it coming!_

    • @pmjdk
      @pmjdk 4 роки тому

      どうもありがとう。がんばっております。

    • @noahgloster8500
      @noahgloster8500 4 роки тому +1

      どうもありがとうございました あなたの人はとても素敵です。

  • @potatoK20Arr
    @potatoK20Arr 4 роки тому +98

    そもそもチップを渡す習慣が大半の日本人にはないから、にっこり笑って「ありがとう」と言ってくれればそれで十分感謝の気持ちは伝わってる

  • @GrayHatesYT
    @GrayHatesYT 6 років тому +570

    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

  • @planescaped
    @planescaped 3 роки тому +10

    "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!

  • @elwayno6502
    @elwayno6502 6 років тому +406

    Don’t ask where the subtitles are

  • @surearrow
    @surearrow 4 роки тому +2079

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

    • @inquisitorsteve1429
      @inquisitorsteve1429 4 роки тому +30

      OH NO

    • @ivorellarackley4401
      @ivorellarackley4401 4 роки тому +67

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

    • @drmanjunath09
      @drmanjunath09 4 роки тому +64

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

    • @hideonbush3560
      @hideonbush3560 4 роки тому +35

      @@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 4 роки тому +14

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

  • @sundaypark1856
    @sundaypark1856 4 роки тому +170

    I believe Japanese people have this saying along the lines of *"It takes a village to raise a child"* . So even if there are no cars while the traffic light is green, people still dont cross bc they think "what if a child sees?".

    • @palomino73
      @palomino73 4 роки тому +10

      Both - the saying as well as the reasoning for not j-walking red lights - you will also find in Germany.

    • @ImmortalXUchiha
      @ImmortalXUchiha 4 роки тому +11

      @@palomino73 Was about to write that too. I once had to get my bus to get to university, I was late and this intersection is famous for having long red lights while no cars are there. On that day there was an elementary school group waiting at that light too though. So I just couldn't dare to cross. I waited and catched my bus just barely. But i would have rather come late than being a bad role model there.

    • @Ioannikios174
      @Ioannikios174 4 роки тому +2

      Wow. That's beautiful. I love what I hear about Asian culture.

    • @MomCat6000
      @MomCat6000 4 роки тому +3

      Awwwwww Japanese are so sweet! Many times their small acts of kindness & politeness to me brought me to tears when I visited.

    • @roisingtommy
      @roisingtommy 4 роки тому

      Only read this in an article, but supposedly you can see children down to 6-8 years walk from A to B in Tokyo all by themselves because of this mindset. Every citizen will help them if they need to ask for directions or the like.

  • @pippaboyd88
    @pippaboyd88 3 роки тому +17

    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.

    • @rupert-japan
      @rupert-japan 3 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 3 роки тому

      @@rupert-japan 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

  • @Liquidmetal702
    @Liquidmetal702 5 років тому +1136

    So sick of people yelling on their damn phone in public...cheers to you Japan

    • @MicioB
      @MicioB 5 років тому +8

      Trust me, I'm italian and I completely agree

    • @albertsammut433
      @albertsammut433 5 років тому +7

      So people prefer to be controlled by the strict Japanese culture than to be their own acceptable self?

    • @albertsammut433
      @albertsammut433 5 років тому +1

      We have enough CONTROL FREAKS in the Western world as it is without having to put up with heaps more when visiting Japan😊😊😎😎

    • @albertsammut433
      @albertsammut433 5 років тому +1

      Behavioural Suppression is an act of Satanism..similar to Communism where the General Public are conditioned and programmed to act in a certain controlled way or else face severe adversity😊😊

    • @MicioB
      @MicioB 5 років тому +23

      @@albertsammut433 sorry to disappoint, but the ROMANTIC, LOVING ITALIAN is pretty much a stereotype lol never said that I'd like to be controlled by strict rules and stuff, I was just commenting about the fact that it would be nice to be able to enjoy my train ride without having a bunch of people screaming at their phones. There's a big difference between being oppressed and being simply polite towards other people around you in my opinion

  • @zoolio
    @zoolio 7 років тому +133

    Don't litter even in the absence of a bin??? Isn't this a world wide rule? I wouldn't litter the street in England let alone any other country. Maybe as a child I'd toss my litter aside but as an adult if there is no bin around tossing the rubbish aside wouldn't even pop up in my head as an option.

    • @Fritha71
      @Fritha71 7 років тому +43

      Don't we wish all people were like you, but clearly that's not the case judging by the litter on the ground in many a city around the world...

    • @JeffreyBue_imtxsmoke
      @JeffreyBue_imtxsmoke 7 років тому +8

      I think the point he's making is that finding a trash can in Japan is difficult and it's true. The few times I've visited, I just did like he stated in the vid; put the trash in my pocket till I got back to my hotel room.

    • @kaos2317
      @kaos2317 7 років тому +5

      Obviously, you don't live in the USA

    • @mr-century
      @mr-century 7 років тому +2

      T Mad I suppose this is one of those rules that is overpowered by society, if you see shit on the floor already why not at to the filth of NY. If you see A hyperclean Tokyo you don't want to throw your rice or whatever weebs eat

    • @lolindirlink
      @lolindirlink 6 років тому +2

      Here in The Netherlands, you can even find litter right next to (empty) bins.. it's ridiculous.
      Bushes are also a very popular spot to litter. And you'll know there's a Mac Donalds within 10 miles of where you see MacDonalds packaging and such littered on the streets (they literally get tossed out of a window).
      Luckily, most people are probably decent enough..

  • @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 +17

      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.

  • @janismacolley2395
    @janismacolley2395 2 роки тому +15

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

  • @robertb7230
    @robertb7230 5 років тому +925

    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 5 років тому +26

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

    • @williammitchell1837
      @williammitchell1837 5 років тому +12

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

    • @NightStarpmv
      @NightStarpmv 5 років тому +4

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

    • @robsmith65
      @robsmith65 5 років тому +16

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

    • @ArsonyEXE
      @ArsonyEXE 5 років тому +15

      American psycho anyone? :D

  • @AndySpring210
    @AndySpring210 5 років тому +9648

    Why am I watching this, I'm Japanese

    • @songokulul
      @songokulul 5 років тому +619

      A refresher?

    • @ゴリラ-w3h
      @ゴリラ-w3h 5 років тому +311

      わいも

    • @alexcarter8807
      @alexcarter8807 5 років тому +163

      @@ゴリラ-w3h 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😅

    • @NEPENTHE-mcoc
      @NEPENTHE-mcoc 5 років тому +78

      なんでやろな

  • @nna7655
    @nna7655 5 років тому +1173

    日本人だけどこれ見てる。おもしろい。

    • @user-xk9nh6yc3u
      @user-xk9nh6yc3u 5 років тому +15

      それなー

    • @fridz66
      @fridz66 5 років тому +25

      It means you’re open-minded, which a good thing. I tried to write in Nihonggo but my japanese level is close to zero and I don’t want to embarass myself.

    • @user-fs2wm3zl3x
      @user-fs2wm3zl3x 5 років тому +5

      それなーーー

    • @井上-o9b
      @井上-o9b 5 років тому +4

      fridz66 but you must try hard unless you want. things go better as you practice.startexpressing your feelings right now.luckly almost all japanese i met(cause im japanese and grown up in japan) truly don't mind your mistakes.as foreigners do, we all try to understand your comments. so just do it now.

    • @fridz66
      @fridz66 5 років тому +3

      変えさせて名前 thanks. That’s exactly what’s happening in my workplace, my colleagues have been adjusting to my level so I can understand them. For 4 years, I haven’t improved much. I tend to stop midsentence because I can’t find the right words or somehow realize my grammar was so bad.
      私の日本語レベルがダメだ。🤦🏻‍♂️😭

  • @nemu1136
    @nemu1136 11 місяців тому +26

    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 7 місяців тому

      ONE PIECE

    • @VereneLemieux
      @VereneLemieux 7 місяців тому

      reason?

    • @heeholee216
      @heeholee216 7 місяців тому +1

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

    • @AnnabelleLee69
      @AnnabelleLee69 3 місяці тому

      In the customs line at the airport in Tokyo, we were specifically asked to carry backpacks in front of us. It was a little uncomfortable, but it wasn't a big inconvenience. I know it prevents people from accidentally hitting someone in a crowded space, but I also wonder if makes the line a little bit shorter when people carry backpacks in front. What do you think?

  • @jacobpinto3881
    @jacobpinto3881 5 років тому +942

    日本人は車が来なくても赤信号で待ちますが、その待っている人達の中の1人が信号を無視すると周りの人達も無視をし始めます。面白いですね。

    • @toi7592
      @toi7592 5 років тому +145

      私の住んでる地域ではない事なのでびっくりしました
      (無視する人はいるけどつられるように無視することはない)

    • @catreaper5849
      @catreaper5849 5 років тому +26

      まあ人がいないといいやとか
      友達が無視したりすると一緒に渡る時はある

    • @冷のあいつ
      @冷のあいつ 5 років тому +13

      歩きスマホに対する素晴らしい皮肉と捉えていいですか?

    • @mi4000
      @mi4000 5 років тому +16

      集団心理ってやつですねw

    • @user-n5fkdnkzdw
      @user-n5fkdnkzdw 5 років тому +41

      そんな光景見たことないんだけど本当にそんなことあるん? こういうの聞くの失礼かもだけどそれどこの県?

  • @hiwhale
    @hiwhale 6 років тому +258

    In Japan, there’s an unspoken rule to “take your trash home with you”. Some places do tell you directly to do so, but usually they don’t. This is probably the reason for the lack of bins and litter. So if you’re ever in Japan and can’t find a bin, don’t look all over for one, put it in your bag or pocket and take it with you.
    A tip is to always have an empty plastic bag with you for trash. I’ve always done this when going on even a day trip where there’s a chance that I won’t have access to a bin. It’s really a life saver. There’s been times when I’m out with my friends and they don’t have a place to put their trash so I offer to carry it in my plastic bag to which they are always ever so grateful. So, do this and you’ll pretty much be a hero.

    • @lukehunter3596
      @lukehunter3596 6 років тому +6

      Yes we have that here too. It's called common sense

    • @lukehunter3596
      @lukehunter3596 6 років тому

      lol

    • @brandhomo4132
      @brandhomo4132 6 років тому +1

      japan cleeean! they actually CAre 4 EARTH 4 reeal

    • @catherinetaylor2014
      @catherinetaylor2014 6 років тому +6

      Lily Fields I am English and would never dream of littering. Yes I have been that person that takes my litter home even in England and even if I have to carry it round for an inconveniently long time. I just wish more people in my country were as contentious as Japanese people

    • @minxythemerciless
      @minxythemerciless 6 років тому +4

      @Catherine Taylor When I visited the UK and caught a train in London I was disgusted that many people left their rubbish on the seats. I took mine out to put in the station bin and there was none. I was forced to ditch it when I got back to the hotel. I can only conclude the British (or Londoners at least) are a pack of unrepentant litterers

  • @akira_3167
    @akira_3167 4 роки тому +264

    I am Japanese
    I am glad to have a favor with Japan
    If you have any questions about Japan, I will answer
    If it is easy English, it is glad
    I want you to like Japan

    • @bluedude2246
      @bluedude2246 4 роки тому +24

      I’m an American high school student and am scared by the amount of people in my class that wish to tour Japan

    • @inquisitorsteve1429
      @inquisitorsteve1429 4 роки тому +7

      i plan on moving there for a permenent stay

    • @evrenbasak6381
      @evrenbasak6381 4 роки тому +10

      Hi, I'm really like Japanese people and I want to have a Japanese friend but I can't find them on the internet. Even if I find, they do not speak English. Where can I make Japanese friends?

    • @Mindwipe96
      @Mindwipe96 4 роки тому +22

      @@evrenbasak6381 If you want to learn Japanese and help people with English as well, Get the Hellotalk app. It's a language exchange app, and people often make friends on it.

    • @evrenbasak6381
      @evrenbasak6381 4 роки тому +7

      @@Mindwipe96 thank you. I will try

  • @Whispense
    @Whispense 8 місяців тому +6

    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

  • @りは-z2s
    @りは-z2s 5 років тому +986

    歩きながら飲むのは許されてる気がする。
    最近は食べ歩き商店街とかなら食べながら歩くのも許されてるよね。

    • @TOKIWAGF
      @TOKIWAGF 5 років тому +6

      私スーパーとかでもやりますよ

    • @evehelps4454
      @evehelps4454 5 років тому +16

      歩きながら食べてもいいですか

    • @りは-z2s
      @りは-z2s 5 років тому +4

      eve helps
      海外の方ですか?
      When you eat somethig on the street,pedestrians around you will think that you have no manners. And unfortunately Japanese are so shy that they don’t tell you about your bad manners.In order to avoid behaving badly in Japan,you should learn Japanese various rules. However,most Japanese people are kind. Please don’t be afraid of making mistakes♪ Japan is a wonderful country!Why don’t you travel Japan someday?
      拙い英文ですみません。あと、日本人の方でしたらはずかしい、ごめんなさい笑

    • @munou000
      @munou000 5 років тому +182

      @@TOKIWAGF スーパーは流石に行儀悪いです

    • @TOKIWAGF
      @TOKIWAGF 5 років тому +7

      @@munou000 すいません

  • @elizabethjoseph3866
    @elizabethjoseph3866 5 років тому +2051

    *You can't do anything wrong if you don't go to Japan*
    Edit: I'm not saying japan is bad I'm just saying that if you don't go, you won't do anything wrong. (TYSM FOR THE LIKES OMG-)

    • @Gundam4
      @Gundam4 5 років тому +4

      I want to go too

    • @Gundam4
      @Gundam4 5 років тому +5

      @@Komainu959 what about spring? I heard in most places it's beautiful in the spring

    • @nerdneck5600
      @nerdneck5600 5 років тому +3

      Jail is just a room

    • @lifeshort
      @lifeshort 5 років тому +5

      What's terrible about it? I'm going snowboarding there next winter..@@Komainu959

    • @jelkafabianova2801
      @jelkafabianova2801 5 років тому +1

      Komainu wtf why. Explain pls

  • @MrAstrojensen
    @MrAstrojensen 4 роки тому +4806

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

    • @sepmaz5080
      @sepmaz5080 3 роки тому +74

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

    • @last5902
      @last5902 3 роки тому +58

      @@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.

    • @TobuscusGameing
      @TobuscusGameing 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

  • @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🙏👍🏼

  • @vojtechspinler6363
    @vojtechspinler6363 4 роки тому +1624

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

    • @fs3588
      @fs3588 4 роки тому +52

      Lol-dattebayo

    • @CafePancake
      @CafePancake 4 роки тому +60

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

    • @cooooooki
      @cooooooki 4 роки тому +8

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

    • @customish
      @customish 4 роки тому +9

      asta-

    • @carlaalmonte6788
      @carlaalmonte6788 4 роки тому +1

      Fawaz Shefeek HAHAHA