Just 3 minutes into the video and you hit the nail. "Different parties wanting to keep the benefits" and resulting in Japan being stuck. Extremely unfortunate for a beautiful country with wonderful folks. So I'll immediately say Singapore in a heartbeat. Coming from a Singaporean living in Japan for 8 years ❤.
@@petrushka2 there are plenty of democracies where the government pushes through policies too, because they have majority support. And plenty of "autocratic" countries where things just don't work.
This topic is really interesting. Growing up in the 70s, when people referred to *Japan as being an advanced country* they were referring to the Shinkansen, metro, fashion, entertainment (nightlives), electric appliances, plastic surgery (Rhinoplasty), cosmetics, and healthcare products. It just shows what's considered *being advanced* changes over time.
Singapore cannot have high speed train lah. Woodlands to Shenton way is very dangerous. The train going so fast will overshoot the shenton way and go into the sea.😂
At least there should be an express train that do not stop at all stations during peak hours from the highest density estate straight to Shenton Way or Raffles Place. Or at least stop at less stations.
@@petrushka2 I suggest this sort of idea to everyone around me, so they can suggest it to others and spread to word. SG doesn't just only need connectivity, we also need express trains too, so West to East would be nearly as fast as cars. Otherwise how to carlite?? So continue spreading the word, let our govt know we want Express trains too!!
I think that it would be better to introduce express trains in SG (Ones that run the same line but skip stops). Too bad that most rail corridors in Singapore only have 1 track per direction making that hard.
As a Singaporean, I really admire Japanese for their creativity, innovation and artistic flair. Their music is also a thing I love. Singapore on the other hand is fast at picking up good things and learn from others, excelling in it.
I would agree with you in the past. These days Japanese are lagging behind US, China and South Korea where innovation technology and creativity are concerned. They are losing out in the car technology, gaming technology, transportation technology, mobile technology and lastly AI/ robotics technology. So sad.😢😢
For transportation network, while the payment system might be better in Singapore, the overall transportation in Japan across the whole Country is actually really amazing, unmatched by any other countries in my personal view, considering the landscape (mountains, valleys) and reach (ocean crossing!) and the technology to withstand earthquakes and ZERO major accidents over the decades in operation. With so many challenges, they are always punctual and train cabins are super clean.
I feel that Japan has a fixed mindset when it comes to technology usage these days, as compared to decades ago. Its 'resistance to change' attitude has brought in the stagnation in technological advancement. That being said, it is also one of the charms of that country.
Japan is way more advanced than anywhere I ever been to, last time I was there in 2009 I felt like I went 30 years in the future, same still applies today japan is way more advanced than any country in the world even the US
One aspect of Japan’s public transport that I love is that, when the train arrives is given by the exact time rather than duration. Also they have different trains that runs on the same line (limited express, express, normal) allowing passengers to skip stations and get to their destination faster. On the other hand, Some train stations and train lines in Japan are old, but they have started to upgrade them. Must say Singapore is much faster than Japan in that aspect, given that the EW and NS stations have been upgraded with fans and new trains etc over the years. And the feeling of having clean, heated toilets everywhere is really amazing❤.
Thirty years ago, Singapore first learned about efficiency from Japan. Even the Singapore Productivity Board was a start-up using Japan's expertise and monies.
@missplainjane3905 I feel sad because Japan used to be a powerhouse, a heavyweight especially in technology but it seems now it seems they've become stagnant.
@missplainjane3905 Of course. We love visiting Japan for its beautiful scenery and culture but nowadays, we very seldom hear news about the Japanese regarding new technologies like we used to in the past.
@missplainjane3905 I don't understand what you're getting at? Japan is already a highly developed country. Are you suggesting that it can deteriorate to a backward country? How can that be done?!
Actually, it is not about the size of the country but it's the foresight of the ministry.... SG has all along promoting tourism so to make transportation easier for foreigners it is important to have a payment system that will not cause inconvenience to the tourist. With credit card payment, the tourist will be able to access the transportation easily and hence eliminate the inconvenience. (My POV)
In terms of crowd on the train during peak hour, SG definitely better because you won't see people being pushed against the platform doors due to crowds. Saw it in Tokyo, it brings the phrase 'Packed like sardines' to a whole new level.
There are 25m living in Tokyo, barely 6m in Singapore. 99% of the population takes train in Tokyo. 88-90% takes train in Singapore. 99% of Japanese are never late. 80% of Singaporeans always late. So that’s why the pack like sardines syndrome.
@@petrushka2 Whats the big issue being late to idk, a lunch meeting? Singaporeans are only on time for important things. Also how did you get the percentages? Singapore schools are also better, just look through IB scores or A level scores.
It is far more pleasant to be in a packed train in Japan than in Singapore. People there are far more considerate, no one makes a heck of a noise in the trains, and the people literally do not mind being squeezed in to ensure maximum efficiency and time-saving.
@@huaiwei Sure they mind. They just want to get home even more. Not really worth sacrificing that much comfort for so little efficiency. And believe me its not pleasant to be squeezed up against other people. People in Japan are not considerate, especially to tourists. Japan is far too self-centred for their own good. One language, one culture, one way of thinking. Heck, even within their own country they struggle to make progress due to people fighting between tradition and progress. Just look at the value of Japanese Yen. So in terms of efficiency and progress (in effect time saving), Singapore is far far ahead. Look at the rate of progress Singapore is making vs Japan. Heck when I see pictures of Japan, especially Tokyo, I think to myself "Wow. This is what Singapore looked like in 2014". Its now 2024. Japan has and will be always 10 years behind Singapore.
I'm all for progress, whether it's in technology, research, education, or anything else. But it does make me wonder sometimes: what's the price we pay and who bears the burden? But hey, let's not lose focus on the main point of the video (and your channel), haha. Personally, Singapore always impresses me with its innovative spirit. Hats off to you for featuring your wife in some of your videos. She brings a different perspective to the table, which is great.
I like these kind of videos where u jus sit and talk w ur wife at home. Relaxing but entertaining ! 😅 Btw Im moving hse soon! Probably going to try Starhub broadband too 👍🏻😊
From what ive heard from lots of people it sounds like japan does have more advanced technology, but they just fall behind due to an unwillingness to actually implement it over traditional methods
That first bit about the transportation and the taxi companies in Japan kind of telling. In grossly simplified terms: in Japan, everything is sacred, while in Singapore, nothing is sacred. If everything is sacred it reinforces culture, but stifles advancement, and it's the opposite for SG. Everything can be bought up, redeveloped, redesigned... but there's also so much lost along the way.
@@missplainjane3905 pretty loosely, I have to say. Cutting down an ancient forest to make way for housing when there isn't enough housing can be called advancement. So can moving away from physical currency towards e-commerce. Whether something advancing is a net positive for the country though is an entirely different matter
@@missplainjane3905 ...uh wait what. Since when did I ever say that Japan doesn't have those. If you think I'm dissing the country then you're barking up the wrong tree. I love the place and I'm actually moving there later this year. We're referring to things like for e.g. Japan's 1980's style work culture, outdated technologies like fax machines etc which are kept because they become entrenched and can therefore seem untouchable.
@@missplainjane3905 i'm basically N5 Japanese at this point. better than nothing, but it's far from fluent. as for development... it'd be disingenuous to call Japan anything other than a developed country, but more advanced than other developed countries, probably not. as for cash, to nothing wrong with cash, but e-commerce does speed things along. contactless payment is quick. counting change, less so.
i am singaporean but living in japan for 42years.agree that singapore is efficient and high tech but japan and their people are amazing.hard to have both worlds.going back home makes me so proud of my country but going back to japan makes me happy too.maybe because of age i feel that the slow pace in life agrees with me.
@@maggiekow1746 Wow, you are way up north near Hokkaido. That is cold territory. Thanks for letting us know. Someone (an American man) was interviewed recently and he said that he was in Morioka, just south of you. Are the houses built well for the weather?
@@heythave hi.no i am not that far up.i am 2hrs away from tokyo by shinkansen but it is a snowy winterland here in winter.the seasons here are beautiful and nature provides abundant food and everyone shares them .the simple way of life is what i loved about here.in the country side people tend to help one an other if u are open to them .i have personally experience their kindness during the tsunami tragedy .my friends,in another city an hour away brought me eggs and rice..though my city wasnt affected but hers was.we were all SHARING food.my town was swamped with people from other cities trying to buy food not only for themselves but for the disaster area.people reveal their true self in a time of tragedy.oh and the houses are well built and cold weather can be countered if proper knowledge is applied.the beauty of it is u will learn to appreciate spring and the waiting will teach patience.sorry for the long message.
Sucha cute debate video and how u added the toilet part to let Japan get some wins haha. Japan wins in toilet (but yes a lot of water wastage haha) and convenience stores. In terms of culture, I do feel that there is more humanity in SG. Like getting kindness from strangers. When I was in Japan last year, no one offered me help when I was visibly struggling with my luggage, and also no one stopped to help an old man when he fell in the mrt station (except me and one special Japanese lady). Seems kinda cold in terms of offering help when people need it
Live in Japan, not because people dont want to help sometimes, but being rejected most of the time, like when you offered a seat for someone u think she is old she could be upset and think she isnt that old yet, and sometimes people think if you seems like you still can handle that, they will act like out of your business. You are an adult.
Japan public transportation is confusing. You need to know so much to get around. Many different rail companies, owned stations, etc. More complicated than it needs to be. I bought a rail pass once, sounded like a good idea, but I kept going to the nearest station and it was a rail line not covered by my pass. So I ended up just buying a ticket rather than walk to the other station. You cannot be spontaneous, everything is structured. You need to have a strict itinerary in order to do anything. Singapore has many languages and is very diverse. Japan is homogeneous and works to stay that way. It doesn't embrace change and people that are different. They focus on the process rather than the customer/people. Sounds like Japan sucks.😂
Regarding rapid trains, the main reason it's not in use in SG is likely because of noise level. And also there really isn't that much need for it for such a small distance. It's a balancing act really, how much faster you can get for everyone and how much noise people who live nearby the track have to suffer along with it.
well if rapid trains are really needed in sg, im pretty sure our gov will have them in no time. but travelling using car from one end to another end of sg take approx 40mins? so rapid train is kinda useless imo haha
Before I comment, I would like to say that I really enjoy Ghib's videos introducing places where not many people have gone to and introducing delicious food around Singapore. Keep those videos coming. Now, giving my own personal opinions, totally agree that Singapore is more advanced in terms of administrative processes. Having worked in 2 Japanese companies before, I can speak first hand on my experience. Seems like Japanese companies are still more manual in terms of having paper work done and even when it comes to computerised work, some are still using aged software (maybe to cut cost, so not willing to spend more) and not willing to spend more money to upgrade the softwares. However, having visited Japan twice, in my opinion, I still feel very happy as a foreign visitor in Japan. I feel that in certain ways Japan is still more efficient in the way that the transportation works and the fact that Japan has bullet trains (or more commonly called the Shinkansen). And more importantly, look at how on time the Japanese trains are ? I am really impressed. I like the fact that Japanese place alot of stress about being on time as opposed to some of Singaporean's habitual culture of being late. Really impressed with the Japan on this point and I love the way that the toilets have electrical powered bidets even in public toilets, so clean and convenient, so I really enjoy the public toilets in Japan. Singapore or rather in most parts of South East Asia, really need to learn from Japan in these positive aspects mentioned. Although generally the CBD area is relatively clean, you still see some dirty toilets in Singapore (especially in some shopping malls or coffee shops).
If just talk about this few items, personally I still feel Singapore better than a lot of country especially in efficiency of doing thing mainly in streamlining process. But I do enjoy taking public transport in Singapore than most countries especially on buses which maybe Singapore is a very small country where buses will connect everywhere very easily.
Japan's toilet technology wins hands down. I was always impressed with the toilet facilities for the longest time. Another thing that I want to comment and learnt while in Japan is that commuters are more polite on public transportation which makes the journey very pleasing. No inconsiderate commuters talking loudly and even when they are on the phone, they will keep their conversations short
In most Muslim homes we have a bidet system, a hose at the side to wash up after business because of religious practices. So yes it's cleaner but water usage probably slightly higher but cleanliness is key haha! This is a cute debate with the wifey. The toilet category to win a point lol! That's so funny.
There is no comparison. 7-11 in Singapore sells crap, and way too expensive. Lawson, 7-11, Family Mart, New Day konbini has everything you need. And the food tastes good.
Do SG need high speed train being such a small city unlike Japan? NOT necessary. As for public toilet & litter, Japan is top but SG has a long way to be disciplined in this aspect.
Not possible, since you will have a few stops between Jurong and Changi. And a few minutes stopping at each stop or you will have commuters complaining they miss their trains. And the trains start slowly out of the stations and slow down when entering the stations. Plus you will have many homeowners complaining about the noise level if the trains go too fast past their homes.
Singapore is not more advanced than Japan in transport-the whole thing about using bank cards for transport is that we are advanced in fintech. And even that isn’t that advanced; we still continue to have issues with some readers detecting bank cards (i.e. either the reader takes really long to read the cards, or sometimes, they can’t detect them at all unless you take them out of their card holders even if there are no other cards in that holder).
Not practical for Singapore to have high speed, everytime it speed up, it has to slow down immediately as the distance betwwen each station is too short.
Singapore and Malaysia proposed to build a high speed rail. The plans is travel from Singapore to Malaysia Kuala Lumpur. I think the train will be bullet train. I believes there will be more things to plan in the future.
The trains in Japan cost too much, one station charge 230 yen. Worst part is Japan have a lot of train lines, so sometimes need get off and walk to another station. Unlike singapore where if you need change bus to mrt or bus to bus, your transport is still considered 1 single trip and kept cheap if you change within 15min for mrt and 45min for bus. In japan I have to pay for a brand new ride again which cost at least 230 yen depending on how far I go. Transport there is damn expensive.
Duh, sg can’t have Shinkansen lah. The stations are very close to each other, fast speed train cannot keep speeding and braking right. Japan is a big country and stations are further away. Jp is not handicap and elderly friendly, lots of stairs everywhere
As a Japanese living in SG, Japan is far behind in every way. Singapore governs all parts of people’s life here but all down to local authorities in Japan. No consistency. And the “chop” culture…annoys me every time they reject! Surprisingly I don’t miss TOTO toilet lol I find it unhygienic
For a big country, changing infrastructure like Upgrading Wifi or to lay 5G access.. it takes a lot of $$ and time, by the time you spend 10 years to finish deploying 5G everywhere.. 6G is around the corner.. for Singapore its a small city state so wr probably need only 3 or 4 years to finish 5G deployment.. Starhub probably hit 95% 5G coverage already or soon
Rapid train or Express is very expensive to run. It is end-to-end transport without stopping in between. So, if we have one such service say from Woodlands to Raffles Place, then, commuters living in between these two stops cannot benefit. Such service cannot survive in Singapore. Next, Shigarami is simply protective of the incumbent's rice bowls so that they can continue operating by keeping out competition. Overall, society will lose out when non-competitive services continue to dominate. I love the competition between Starhub and Singtel, both are trying hard to jostle each other to do better. Consumers like us gets better deals.
11:45 absolutely true when it comes to efficiency in Singapore especially at the Changi immigration checkpoint. I only spend less than 3 minutes with express immigration self-clearance as compared to 45 minutes wasting time to clear immigration at other neighbouring countries. One of reason I hate traveling overseas except for business, big time waster at immigration. Wish there is a way to “import” the cold weather during winter in Japan to all-year-warm and humid Singapore. That would be epic. 😂
Many people use convenience as a yardstick to measure the advancement of a society or country. But I feel it is too simplistic to compare it that way. Japan train technology is definitely better than sg. In terms of train payment system, sg is definitely better as it is more convenient to use one card for all rides. But this is because the whole sg train system is a monopoly run by the govt only, whereas japan train system is owned and run by a few companies. Wifi coverage is better in sg due to it's small size, but in terms of technology, sg is still not fully 5G, at most only 4G which is lagging behind some countries.
We are moving to Germany soon, and feels like moving to Japan in a very weird certain way, with the cash, fax machines, language barrier, etc. I feel Singaporeans should try to live abroad and not just travel to experience how life is outside to appreciate how much Singapore has progressed and done for its people.
@@missplainjane3905 there is no means of paying with credit card even for big ticket items, ie, IKEA, or lodging, etc especially if you don't want to keep huge amount of cash with you. As for small items, you end up having to carry coins, a lot of them, as 5$ is in a form of a coin in Japan 😅 As for fax, imagine having to fax forms to MOE or ICA or for any official purpose, ie banks, buying a car. There is no way to email or fill in forms online. In SG, you have options, you forget your cash home, you can pay by card, paylah, paynow, etc etc. As for bureaucracies, most are connected with singpass.
@@missplainjane3905They're both inefficient. It's easier to pay with card than having to withdraw money from an ATM for every few days or weeks so I have cash to pay stuff. And fax is just straight up stone age tech we all have phones now.
For Transportation, we should compare the Singapore MRT against, say the Tokyo "metro" system. The Shinkansen is a trunk service and has no analogue in Singapore. And no, a hypothetical express service from Woodlands to Raffles Place is not comparable. The Shinkansen does not make stops between Ueno and Tokyo and Shinjuku, and Shibuya (as far as I know). Maybe a better way to think of this is, how often would a Tokyo-ite wish he had a car, or feel the need to resort to booking a taxi? Compared to a Singaporean? Or what percentage of Singaporeans own a private vehicle compared to the percentage of Tokyo-ite? If the Singapore MRT (and supporting public transit) is SO GOOD, why are COE premiums so high (reflecting demand for pte vehicles)? Or what percentage of Singaporeans/Tokyoites take a cab/PHV in a year? But yes, this is confounded by the affordability of taxis/PHV, as well as the relative wealth or perception of wealth of the resident. To paraphrase a one-time-billionaire "A rich/advanced country is not one where the poor can afford a car, but where the rich choose to take public transit". I don't disagree with the other segments, but I think you miss a few. 1) Vending Machines. Japan is more advanced. There are times in Singapore when I just want a drink, and I do not want to go to a 7-11 to get an over-priced drink, and I wish there were a vending machine with reasonably priced drinks. Exception: iJooz. Freshly squeezed orange juice for $2 or $3. Singapore wins (Japan no have right?) 2) Combini. Japanese Convenience Stores (7-i, Lawson, Seicomart, etc) are INCREDIBLE. The only thing you can't do there is get married, and that is simply because (probably) there is low demand for that. Oh, and deliver a baby (also low demand). 3) Ta-Q-Bin. A.K.A. the Yamato Transport Company. A.K.A. Kuro Nekko, the Black Cat Transport Company. Singapore has maybe "Lalamove". Not as established. But Ta-Q-Bin is amazing! 4) Train Etiquette/Phone etiquette on trains. Not a "technology" per se, but you compared "meetings". Japanese on trains are more civilised than Singaporeans... to be fair, some "barbarians" are not local-born. But there are also Singaporeans who are not very civilised. So... maybe redo this video with the 4 segments above? 🙂
@@yeungnanami9100 Well, the video's title is "Is Japan more advanced than Singapore." Not "Is Yeung Namami having trouble getting home after a late night in Tokyo". Nor is it "Is the night life in SG better than the nightlife in Tokyo?" (Although this would make a great youtube video!). My point is, while your experiences are valid, it is simply a single data point of one person's anecdotal experience. I would be asking, "Is Yeung's experience representative of a lot of Tokyo residents? Do many (how many?) Tokyoites have late nights in the city and then have trouble getting home? How do most Tokyoites solve the problems? Like Yeung does by cycling? Or do they solve it Japanese style - capsule hotels, all-night pachinko, etc?" Again, my reply is not to belittle your personal experience, but to point out that your experience is specific and anecdotal, and may not represent the majority of Tokyo residents' experience. But you do bring up some interesting and relevant issues. Even if we agree that public transit (bus and trains) is intended to serve the Majority of the population's needs (up to midnight, say), a good transportation system should have viable alternatives when the public transit is closed for the day. And here Ghib did mentioned that the "Japanese Cab Mafia" (my words, not his) blocked Uber and Grab and other PHV from entering Japan. Thus restricting options for the commuters. Your information about the various "roadblocks" for owning a car in Tokyo would suggests that SG's approach is not quite correct. We just have a HUGE hurdle - the COE, and the cost of the vehicle, but get over that hurdle and everything is relatively easy. What SG should do is like Tokyo - many, MANY hurdles and hidden costs to deter car ownership. But yes, I take your point that after hours, Tokyo may fail the outliers. I have to take your word for it, as I do not go out after hours in Tokyo.
@@yeungnanami9100 wrote: "therefore your argument does not represent average singapore resident’s experience either." And what, pray tell, was "my argument" as you think you understood it? Anyway, you asserted that "COE is the answer". I disagree. COE sets up the "sunk cost fallacy". Singapore car owners drive MORE than most car owners in other countries. If an SG car owner can take a bus for two, three stops, he would choose to drive. Because he already paid a lot for the car. Might as well make full use of it. Sunk cost fallacy.
change is the only constant in singapore. sadly. we are advance in many ways..but also regress in many aspects. still, there are many things we can learn from japanese and for japanese to learn from singapore. that being said i still love japan as my holiday destination.
To be fair, Tokyo has legacy train system with much more train lines and stations than singapore. Traveling for the same distance with transfers, its more efficient and faster in tokyo. but, facility-wise, its old and inefficient especially in payment scheme.
In terms payment and transport Japan > SG. Transport no need say as MRT is always late compared to Japanese trains. Payment in SG u still cannot use EZlink for everything like SUICA card of Japan.
actually, it is very important to keep the taxi industry intact.. i have taken grab and taxis in singapore, and taxis in japan, and i understand completely why ubers are not allowed.. the taxi and its app platform is so advanced, and the level of professionalism is incredible.. they dress presentably, cars are kept in immaculate conditions and drive safely, something that sgp grab drivers mostly do not practice. perhaps the taxi industry can increase competition by having different taxi companies.. and perhaps sgp should follow the japan standard, wipe off all these grab/gojek/tada companies, stick to the taxis and stick to one app with the options to pick different taxi companies.. our COE prices would probably be not artificially driven up and car ride prices will be more moderately priced then.
For Cashless payment, we have PAYPAY, LINE pay etc in Japan.m., too have to use cash to pay when back in sg which can be inconvenient. We can even pay by Meripay. Mericari is a platform like Carousell that allows transaction between direct consumers and the monies earned from Mericari can be used to pay when buying groceries or what not . Also, Mericari is also definitely better than Carousell since we can post our items in any conveniece stores. Taking about posting, I think Japan’s courier services are top class though and it’s something Singpost and other delivery services can learn from. I Just came back from sg and Singapore public toilet is disappointing. Getting from bad to worst. Even MBS toilets are not as clean as before. I wonder why. This is not about bidet but rather the education on manners. We Singaporeans are now able to clean up our tables after eating and bring back the trays. I hope something can done on the public toilet manners too. Having said that I still love my wonderful singapore hometown and my adoptive japan country.😂😂
actually i first used it just weeks ago in the JR hotel overseas. i tot the bidet is supposed to wash the part clean so u dont need paper anymore. no? cus i still need to wipe and didn't feel the water makes it any cleaner leh?!?!?!?!?!
Initially feel abit painful cus i always like to use max strength, then later i chose the option for it to move right n left, front n back then okla. but still i need to use paper after the session so what's the point wor.....
Singapore has never attempted to be a space power and doesn't even have a budget for rocket launches cuz of our land constraints so that's not really a fair comparison. Japan's recent achievement while commendable is not really groundbreaking when compared to other space powers. Hopefully it will spur some changes in other areas but I doubt it.
Japan been living in the future FOR LONGGGGG TIME, those modern things are boring and tiring for Japanese already, people are more old money, they are enjoying vintage, classic, slow life, nature, help people, I can say that Japan is elegant.
So there is nothing to compare here. Most of people in Japan just want to live peace and tired being no.1 already, people learn from mistake (bubble) and prefer being so so (no matter how rich someone is) in harmony. Look at ANA and JAL, if they want to the best, I think they can upgrade their plane interior to look extra like emirates or SA, but they prefer to be modest.
Personally as someone with occasional hemorrhoids, it is the only time where I curse at the bidet. The really good thing about the hose spray is that more often than not, you can comfortably adjust the intensity and that it comes out as a set of small streams instead of a singular jet. Hemorrhoids get hurt like a bitch when the bidet stream hits and sometimes there's just no sweet spot and you have to bear with that discomfort. Varying person to person, the hose spray is still a godsend to have just because you can comfortably aim it without it causing any unexpected pain at sensitive areas.
Another definition of 'advanced' is that the system is more inclusive - access for people with disabilities - Sg transportation more advanced in that aspect. The newer MRT stations also have video-call customer service machines. But yeah, Japan's toilet technology is so Muslim-friendly!
I would think Japan is more technology advance because Japan have creates more tech although Singapore applies the tech better. If you look at the tech brands, Japan has a lot (Sony, Canon, Nikon, Toyota, Mitsubishi and many more) where as Singapore only have a few (Creative, Razor, and…. 🤔). But Singapore does a great job on applying this take to make the country way more advanced and efficient. I think Japan probably have more red tapes to make things happen. Just my thoughts.
In some aspects I feel Japan is more advanced, like the toilets, their vending machines have heated can coffee, but in Singapore everything is chilled cans..
Also the coin locker (can also use credit card and Suica/Pasmo) in every train station, and every mansion for secure delivery. And fast food self service system which you buy ticket through vending machine that reduces reliance of staff taking orders.
Japan probably has the most vending machines on earth, definitely more than SG. But I do believe we are seeing a bigger variety of vending machines in some places in SG eg Gleneagles Hospital has vending machines that sell hot sandwiches, salads, overnight oats even, on top of coffee and drinks. Most places here are not that far from a hawker centre or kopitiam, so maybe there’s less need for vending machines selling hot food or drinks.
@@anchored555 Funny you say that. Gleneagles used to have one of the best Beef Rendang I ever had in their old food court. Now they tore it down and replaced it with some new crap that tastes like cardboard.
I think japan as a futuristic utopia is more a stereotype held over from the 1980s. Besides the fancy toilets, and fast trains there really isn't that much difference in terms of daily use. Alot of things are inconvenient in Japan.
yeah but u comparing a large country with a small one. Japan is convenient if u stay at a heart of big city. Whilst SG is a city already, it is inconvenient if u stay in Punggol.
Actually i feel japan was left behind was also because of they abandoning their ketai phones to apple phones or android phones also the unwilliness to change. They used to be at the top because they were the 1st to use nfc for payment, also the 1st to use it for arcade payment, transport and supermarket payments in that ketai phone era. And its only so recent that they abandon floppy and dvd over cloud tech. And if you look carefully they have lost the wow factor for the products compared to as 15 years ago. Singapore on the other hand has no unifed payment like 1 card to rule them all. Small shops don accept some form of payment and its still messy to this date. I am still in a caveman tech using hard cash to pay or nets. Recently even some shops stop accepting nets.
I’m a Japanese living in Singapore for around 10years, actually I feel Japan is no longer a advanced country..😅 Singapore is already more advanced than Japan. And other south East Asian countries will also be in the near future. 海外に住んでいると一層強く感じることだと思います。
Its always green in the other side of grass. Many local Singaporeans like Japan and wish to live there, vice versa Japanese want to work in Singapore. One thing Japan has over Singapore is the culture, cohesiveness and loyalty to the country. Singaporeans dont have identity and not so proud to say they are from Singapore.
I think Japan is still very advanced on its hardware but again Japan is very stubborn on adapting the trend digitally. Japan is Japan unless they will be open in adapting foreign digital technologies they will be as efficient as other developed countries.
@@missplainjane3905 I think the cybersecurity are the big part of it, foreign company will now have an access to Japanese data. I think Japan is very strict in safety infact an iPhone that are bought in Japan or maybe made Japan are the only iPhone that can be used in digital payments, the iPhone outside Japan ate not compatible in Japanese digital money transactions.
Just 3 minutes into the video and you hit the nail. "Different parties wanting to keep the benefits" and resulting in Japan being stuck. Extremely unfortunate for a beautiful country with wonderful folks. So I'll immediately say Singapore in a heartbeat. Coming from a Singaporean living in Japan for 8 years ❤.
Democracy vs autocracy
@@petrushka2 there are plenty of democracies where the government pushes through policies too, because they have majority support.
And plenty of "autocratic" countries where things just don't work.
@@petrushka2 More like cultural inertia vs progression.
This topic is really interesting.
Growing up in the 70s, when people referred to *Japan as being an advanced country* they were referring to the Shinkansen, metro, fashion, entertainment (nightlives), electric appliances, plastic surgery (Rhinoplasty), cosmetics, and healthcare products. It just shows what's considered *being advanced* changes over time.
The best way to put it: "Japan is in year 2000 since 1970s"
Singapore cannot have high speed train lah. Woodlands to Shenton way is very dangerous. The train going so fast will overshoot the shenton way and go into the sea.😂
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At least there should be an express train that do not stop at all stations during peak hours from the highest density estate straight to Shenton Way or Raffles Place. Or at least stop at less stations.
@@petrushka2 I suggest this sort of idea to everyone around me, so they can suggest it to others and spread to word. SG doesn't just only need connectivity, we also need express trains too, so West to East would be nearly as fast as cars. Otherwise how to carlite?? So continue spreading the word, let our govt know we want Express trains too!!
@@petrushka2 sg cannot do that coz only one track, unable to overtake the front train
I think that it would be better to introduce express trains in SG (Ones that run the same line but skip stops). Too bad that most rail corridors in Singapore only have 1 track per direction making that hard.
As a Singaporean, I really admire Japanese for their creativity, innovation and artistic flair. Their music is also a thing I love. Singapore on the other hand is fast at picking up good things and learn from others, excelling in it.
I would agree with you in the past. These days Japanese are lagging behind US, China and South Korea where innovation technology and creativity are concerned. They are losing out in the car technology, gaming technology, transportation technology, mobile technology and lastly AI/ robotics technology. So sad.😢😢
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This is the best starhub ad i have ever seen to date!!!! XD
For transportation network, while the payment system might be better in Singapore, the overall transportation in Japan across the whole Country is actually really amazing, unmatched by any other countries in my personal view, considering the landscape (mountains, valleys) and reach (ocean crossing!) and the technology to withstand earthquakes and ZERO major accidents over the decades in operation. With so many challenges, they are always punctual and train cabins are super clean.
You been everywhere
I feel that Japan has a fixed mindset when it comes to technology usage these days, as compared to decades ago. Its 'resistance to change' attitude has brought in the stagnation in technological advancement. That being said, it is also one of the charms of that country.
Japan is way more advanced than anywhere I ever been to, last time I was there in 2009 I felt like I went 30 years in the future, same still applies today japan is way more advanced than any country in the world even the US
Singapore simply choose convenience over everything else. The time cut down through these convenience simply means more personal time.
but more personal time to enjoy nothing. can only netflix or games
@@zerase84better than none lol
@@zerase84life is what you make of it.there are always things to do and learn.depends on your attitude.
@@zerase84 You are constrained by geography, not imagination. Try using your brain.
One aspect of Japan’s public transport that I love is that, when the train arrives is given by the exact time rather than duration. Also they have different trains that runs on the same line (limited express, express, normal) allowing passengers to skip stations and get to their destination faster. On the other hand, Some train stations and train lines in Japan are old, but they have started to upgrade them. Must say Singapore is much faster than Japan in that aspect, given that the EW and NS stations have been upgraded with fans and new trains etc over the years.
And the feeling of having clean, heated toilets everywhere is really amazing❤.
What other upgrades
Thirty years ago, Singapore first learned about efficiency from Japan. Even the Singapore Productivity Board was a start-up using Japan's expertise and monies.
Exactly, 20 years ago..I was shocked by the advance in Japan but they just stay there with little change while the rest of the world catch up.
Yes, so sad.
@missplainjane3905 I feel sad because Japan used to be a powerhouse, a heavyweight especially in technology but it seems now it seems they've become stagnant.
@missplainjane3905 Of course. We love visiting Japan for its beautiful scenery and culture but nowadays, we very seldom hear news about the Japanese regarding new technologies like we used to in the past.
@missplainjane3905 I don't understand what you're getting at? Japan is already a highly developed country. Are you suggesting that it can deteriorate to a backward country? How can that be done?!
Actually, it is not about the size of the country but it's the foresight of the ministry.... SG has all along promoting tourism so to make transportation easier for foreigners it is important to have a payment system that will not cause inconvenience to the tourist. With credit card payment, the tourist will be able to access the transportation easily and hence eliminate the inconvenience. (My POV)
your wife’s sarcasm is so funny 😂
I'm simple. Both SG and JP have their own pros & cons, and I too my own biases.
But ultimately it boils down to where my wife wants to settle down 😂
hi ghib I like it when you talk about other things during your advertisement
Got lah, SG toilets has “hand bidet” 😂🤭 aka handheld mini shower especially for squat pans at some venues and many modern HDB/ condo apartments.
In terms of crowd on the train during peak hour, SG definitely better because you won't see people being pushed against the platform doors due to crowds. Saw it in Tokyo, it brings the phrase 'Packed like sardines' to a whole new level.
There are 25m living in Tokyo, barely 6m in Singapore.
99% of the population takes train in Tokyo. 88-90% takes train in Singapore.
99% of Japanese are never late. 80% of Singaporeans always late.
So that’s why the pack like sardines syndrome.
i once stucked at tai seng mrt station at 6pm for 20 mins. 4 trains came but they were all full. End up i took the reverse direction to go home !
@@petrushka2 Whats the big issue being late to idk, a lunch meeting? Singaporeans are only on time for important things. Also how did you get the percentages? Singapore schools are also better, just look through IB scores or A level scores.
It is far more pleasant to be in a packed train in Japan than in Singapore. People there are far more considerate, no one makes a heck of a noise in the trains, and the people literally do not mind being squeezed in to ensure maximum efficiency and time-saving.
@@huaiwei Sure they mind. They just want to get home even more. Not really worth sacrificing that much comfort for so little efficiency. And believe me its not pleasant to be squeezed up against other people. People in Japan are not considerate, especially to tourists. Japan is far too self-centred for their own good. One language, one culture, one way of thinking. Heck, even within their own country they struggle to make progress due to people fighting between tradition and progress. Just look at the value of Japanese Yen. So in terms of efficiency and progress (in effect time saving), Singapore is far far ahead. Look at the rate of progress Singapore is making vs Japan. Heck when I see pictures of Japan, especially Tokyo, I think to myself "Wow. This is what Singapore looked like in 2014". Its now 2024. Japan has and will be always 10 years behind Singapore.
I'm all for progress, whether it's in technology, research, education, or anything else. But it does make me wonder sometimes: what's the price we pay and who bears the burden? But hey, let's not lose focus on the main point of the video (and your channel), haha. Personally, Singapore always impresses me with its innovative spirit. Hats off to you for featuring your wife in some of your videos. She brings a different perspective to the table, which is great.
Progress like wall e ?
I like these kind of videos where u jus sit and talk w ur wife at home. Relaxing but entertaining ! 😅
Btw Im moving hse soon! Probably going to try Starhub broadband too 👍🏻😊
From what ive heard from lots of people it sounds like japan does have more advanced technology, but they just fall behind due to an unwillingness to actually implement it over traditional methods
That first bit about the transportation and the taxi companies in Japan kind of telling. In grossly simplified terms: in Japan, everything is sacred, while in Singapore, nothing is sacred. If everything is sacred it reinforces culture, but stifles advancement, and it's the opposite for SG. Everything can be bought up, redeveloped, redesigned... but there's also so much lost along the way.
@@missplainjane3905 pretty loosely, I have to say. Cutting down an ancient forest to make way for housing when there isn't enough housing can be called advancement. So can moving away from physical currency towards e-commerce. Whether something advancing is a net positive for the country though is an entirely different matter
@@missplainjane3905 ...uh wait what. Since when did I ever say that Japan doesn't have those. If you think I'm dissing the country then you're barking up the wrong tree. I love the place and I'm actually moving there later this year. We're referring to things like for e.g. Japan's 1980's style work culture, outdated technologies like fax machines etc which are kept because they become entrenched and can therefore seem untouchable.
@@missplainjane3905 i'm basically N5 Japanese at this point. better than nothing, but it's far from fluent. as for development... it'd be disingenuous to call Japan anything other than a developed country, but more advanced than other developed countries, probably not. as for cash, to nothing wrong with cash, but e-commerce does speed things along. contactless payment is quick. counting change, less so.
i am singaporean but living in japan for 42years.agree that singapore is efficient and high tech but japan and their people are amazing.hard to have both worlds.going back home makes me so proud of my country but going back to japan makes me happy too.maybe because of age
i feel that the slow pace in life agrees with me.
Which city in Japan do you live in?
tohoku region.country side but lovely.very friendly people .wish i could share our lifestyle with u all.
@@maggiekow1746 Wow, you are way up north near Hokkaido. That is cold territory. Thanks for letting us know. Someone (an American man) was interviewed recently and he said that he was in Morioka, just south of you. Are the houses built well for the weather?
@@heythave hi.no i am not that far up.i am 2hrs away from tokyo by shinkansen but it is a snowy winterland here in winter.the seasons here are beautiful and nature provides abundant food and everyone shares them .the simple way of life is what i loved about here.in the country side people tend to help one an other if u are open to them .i have personally experience their kindness during the tsunami tragedy .my friends,in another city an hour away brought me eggs and rice..though my city wasnt affected but hers was.we were all SHARING food.my town was swamped with people from other cities trying to buy food not only for themselves but for the disaster area.people reveal their true self in a time of tragedy.oh and the houses are well built and cold weather can be countered if proper knowledge is applied.the beauty of it is u will learn to appreciate spring and the waiting will teach patience.sorry for the long message.
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hi.no difficulties with the language.self taught with my countryside slang.(hahaha)yes i have been to many prefectures
If I were to nitpick, public school canteens in Singapore are still a ways behind that of the catering systems of Japanese schools.
Toilet-wise, I miss bathtubs, not so much for the bidet. Just install water spray and put a soap dispenser nearby.
Oh..this was one of the weird things...I saw a number of ppl go toilet then nvr wash hands! Coz of their bidet...idk sia ..
Sucha cute debate video and how u added the toilet part to let Japan get some wins haha. Japan wins in toilet (but yes a lot of water wastage haha) and convenience stores. In terms of culture, I do feel that there is more humanity in SG. Like getting kindness from strangers. When I was in Japan last year, no one offered me help when I was visibly struggling with my luggage, and also no one stopped to help an old man when he fell in the mrt station (except me and one special Japanese lady). Seems kinda cold in terms of offering help when people need it
Live in Japan, not because people dont want to help sometimes, but being rejected most of the time, like when you offered a seat for someone u think she is old she could be upset and think she isnt that old yet, and sometimes people think if you seems like you still can handle that, they will act like out of your business. You are an adult.
Welcome Back. Ah so nice video
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02:01 the taxi meter looks like the one in the the old Singapore Toyota Crown taxis in the 90s
Nostalgia really.
I actually miss those taxis in the early 2000's until 2016
Japan public transportation is confusing. You need to know so much to get around. Many different rail companies, owned stations, etc. More complicated than it needs to be. I bought a rail pass once, sounded like a good idea, but I kept going to the nearest station and it was a rail line not covered by my pass. So I ended up just buying a ticket rather than walk to the other station. You cannot be spontaneous, everything is structured. You need to have a strict itinerary in order to do anything.
Singapore has many languages and is very diverse. Japan is homogeneous and works to stay that way. It doesn't embrace change and people that are different.
They focus on the process rather than the customer/people.
Sounds like Japan sucks.😂
The difficult part is trains can go different places on the same platform
Interesting video
Regarding rapid trains, the main reason it's not in use in SG is likely because of noise level. And also there really isn't that much need for it for such a small distance.
It's a balancing act really, how much faster you can get for everyone and how much noise people who live nearby the track have to suffer along with it.
we need high speed rail to KL, but that isn't a singapore issue
well if rapid trains are really needed in sg, im pretty sure our gov will have them in no time. but travelling using car from one end to another end of sg take approx 40mins? so rapid train is kinda useless imo haha
alfonso~! ojisan has good taste!
Before I comment, I would like to say that I really enjoy Ghib's videos introducing places where not many people have gone to and introducing delicious food around Singapore. Keep those videos coming. Now, giving my own personal opinions, totally agree that Singapore is more advanced in terms of administrative processes. Having worked in 2 Japanese companies before, I can speak first hand on my experience. Seems like Japanese companies are still more manual in terms of having paper work done and even when it comes to computerised work, some are still using aged software (maybe to cut cost, so not willing to spend more) and not willing to spend more money to upgrade the softwares. However, having visited Japan twice, in my opinion, I still feel very happy as a foreign visitor in Japan. I feel that in certain ways Japan is still more efficient in the way that the transportation works and the fact that Japan has bullet trains (or more commonly called the Shinkansen). And more importantly, look at how on time the Japanese trains are ? I am really impressed. I like the fact that Japanese place alot of stress about being on time as opposed to some of Singaporean's habitual culture of being late. Really impressed with the Japan on this point and I love the way that the toilets have electrical powered bidets even in public toilets, so clean and convenient, so I really enjoy the public toilets in Japan. Singapore or rather in most parts of South East Asia, really need to learn from Japan in these positive aspects mentioned. Although generally the CBD area is relatively clean, you still see some dirty toilets in Singapore (especially in some shopping malls or coffee shops).
If just talk about this few items, personally I still feel Singapore better than a lot of country especially in efficiency of doing thing mainly in streamlining process. But I do enjoy taking public transport in Singapore than most countries especially on buses which maybe Singapore is a very small country where buses will connect everywhere very easily.
合理化や効率性を徹底的に推し進めることとその国が魅力を増すことはイコールではない。
外国人から便利な国として一時重宝されるが、結局別の便利な国ができた場合
簡単に乗り換えられる。シンガポールにしかない成熟した文化を作ることが長期的にみて最善と思う。
おっしゃる通りだと思います！シンガポールらしさ、多様なので難しいですよね。
Japan's toilet technology wins hands down. I was always impressed with the toilet facilities for the longest time. Another thing that I want to comment and learnt while in Japan is that commuters are more polite on public transportation which makes the journey very pleasing. No inconsiderate commuters talking loudly and even when they are on the phone, they will keep their conversations short
In most Muslim homes we have a bidet system, a hose at the side to wash up after business because of religious practices. So yes it's cleaner but water usage probably slightly higher but cleanliness is key haha! This is a cute debate with the wifey. The toilet category to win a point lol! That's so funny.
Konbini should be compared lah? both great but which better? 🤔
There is no comparison. 7-11 in Singapore sells crap, and way too expensive.
Lawson, 7-11, Family Mart, New Day konbini has everything you need. And the food tastes good.
Japan better I think. Singapore 7-11 sell sh*t. If you want quick and shiok food then just walk to hawker centre.
our konbini still have long way to go, compared to JPN, TW or maybe even Thailand
@@Surreal1640 Yeah our 7-11 still not on the same level. But there seems to be a lack of demand for anything better.
Do SG need high speed train being such a small city unlike Japan? NOT necessary. As for public toilet & litter, Japan is top but SG has a long way to be disciplined in this aspect.
Yeah Japan seems to be good at that. Almost everything else S'pore is better
SG has express buses but no express trains. Really would like to get from Jurong to Changi in 10 minutes😂😂
Omg fr 😭😭😭 living in the west and wanting to go ECP or changi is such a hassle 😭
Not possible, since you will have a few stops between Jurong and Changi. And a few minutes stopping at each stop or you will have commuters complaining they miss their trains. And the trains start slowly out of the stations and slow down when entering the stations. Plus you will have many homeowners complaining about the noise level if the trains go too fast past their homes.
Used to have express buses. But I think all kenna cancelled coz dont want bus to out do MRT.
@@yankee7238 not hassle for me. Just long ah. Dover to Aljunied 2hrs 2 way.
@@yawTM um, up to that last point tho fr😂
Singapore is not more advanced than Japan in transport-the whole thing about using bank cards for transport is that we are advanced in fintech. And even that isn’t that advanced; we still continue to have issues with some readers detecting bank cards (i.e. either the reader takes really long to read the cards, or sometimes, they can’t detect them at all unless you take them out of their card holders even if there are no other cards in that holder).
You two are cute , make my life happy , love your video , please post more videos 🙏🙏❤❤❤
Hey Ghib, have u ever considered collaborating with Paolo for your Japan vids?
Not practical for Singapore to have high speed, everytime it speed up, it has to slow down immediately as the distance betwwen each station is too short.
Singapore infrastructure is better but japanese cohesiveness and civil mindedness way way ahead
Civil mindedness? Seems to be a lack of care wherever you go in Japan. Lets not forget packing people into MRT cars.
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@@missplainjane3905 Uh why does that matter? I can list some?
Singapore
Malaysia
Japan
Korea
China
Thailand
Vietnam
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Singapore and Malaysia proposed to build a high speed rail. The plans is travel from Singapore to Malaysia Kuala Lumpur. I think the train will be bullet train. I believes there will be more things to plan in the future.
The trains in Japan cost too much, one station charge 230 yen. Worst part is Japan have a lot of train lines, so sometimes need get off and walk to another station.
Unlike singapore where if you need change bus to mrt or bus to bus, your transport is still considered 1 single trip and kept cheap if you change within 15min for mrt and 45min for bus. In japan I have to pay for a brand new ride again which cost at least 230 yen depending on how far I go. Transport there is damn expensive.
Yep that’s why I used to cycle everywhere in Tokyo 🤣
What's the point of landing on the moon?
Duh, sg can’t have Shinkansen lah. The stations are very close to each other, fast speed train cannot keep speeding and braking right. Japan is a big country and stations are further away. Jp is not handicap and elderly friendly, lots of stairs everywhere
It's good to walk and exercise right
Public transport is probably hard to compare when you account for scale.
Sg trains more advanced? With all the extremely frequent train faults, signal faults?
As a Japanese living in SG, Japan is far behind in every way. Singapore governs all parts of people’s life here but all down to local authorities in Japan. No consistency. And the “chop” culture…annoys me every time they reject! Surprisingly I don’t miss TOTO toilet lol I find it unhygienic
Could you elaborate
For a big country, changing infrastructure like Upgrading Wifi or to lay 5G access.. it takes a lot of $$ and time, by the time you spend 10 years to finish deploying 5G everywhere.. 6G is around the corner.. for Singapore its a small city state so wr probably need only 3 or 4 years to finish 5G deployment.. Starhub probably hit 95% 5G coverage already or soon
Rapid train or Express is very expensive to run. It is end-to-end transport without stopping in between. So, if we have one such service say from Woodlands to Raffles Place, then, commuters living in between these two stops cannot benefit. Such service cannot survive in Singapore. Next, Shigarami is simply protective of the incumbent's rice bowls so that they can continue operating by keeping out competition. Overall, society will lose out when non-competitive services continue to dominate. I love the competition between Starhub and Singtel, both are trying hard to jostle each other to do better. Consumers like us gets better deals.
11:45 absolutely true when it comes to efficiency in Singapore especially at the Changi immigration checkpoint. I only spend less than 3 minutes with express immigration self-clearance as compared to 45 minutes wasting time to clear immigration at other neighbouring countries. One of reason I hate traveling overseas except for business, big time waster at immigration.
Wish there is a way to “import” the cold weather during winter in Japan to all-year-warm and humid Singapore. That would be epic. 😂
How they check in singapore
On transportation, buses in Singapore are also much more advanced than those you find in Tokyo
Many people use convenience as a yardstick to measure the advancement of a society or country. But I feel it is too simplistic to compare it that way. Japan train technology is definitely better than sg. In terms of train payment system, sg is definitely better as it is more convenient to use one card for all rides. But this is because the whole sg train system is a monopoly run by the govt only, whereas japan train system is owned and run by a few companies. Wifi coverage is better in sg due to it's small size, but in terms of technology, sg is still not fully 5G, at most only 4G which is lagging behind some countries.
Is 4g bad
We are moving to Germany soon, and feels like moving to Japan in a very weird certain way, with the cash, fax machines, language barrier, etc.
I feel Singaporeans should try to live abroad and not just travel to experience how life is outside to appreciate how much Singapore has progressed and done for its people.
What's the issue with cash and fax
@@missplainjane3905 there is no means of paying with credit card even for big ticket items, ie, IKEA, or lodging, etc especially if you don't want to keep huge amount of cash with you. As for small items, you end up having to carry coins, a lot of them, as 5$ is in a form of a coin in Japan 😅
As for fax, imagine having to fax forms to MOE or ICA or for any official purpose, ie banks, buying a car. There is no way to email or fill in forms online.
In SG, you have options, you forget your cash home, you can pay by card, paylah, paynow, etc etc.
As for bureaucracies, most are connected with singpass.
@@missplainjane3905They're both inefficient. It's easier to pay with card than having to withdraw money from an ATM for every few days or weeks so I have cash to pay stuff. And fax is just straight up stone age tech we all have phones now.
For Transportation, we should compare the Singapore MRT against, say the Tokyo "metro" system. The Shinkansen is a trunk service and has no analogue in Singapore. And no, a hypothetical express service from Woodlands to Raffles Place is not comparable. The Shinkansen does not make stops between Ueno and Tokyo and Shinjuku, and Shibuya (as far as I know).
Maybe a better way to think of this is, how often would a Tokyo-ite wish he had a car, or feel the need to resort to booking a taxi? Compared to a Singaporean? Or what percentage of Singaporeans own a private vehicle compared to the percentage of Tokyo-ite? If the Singapore MRT (and supporting public transit) is SO GOOD, why are COE premiums so high (reflecting demand for pte vehicles)? Or what percentage of Singaporeans/Tokyoites take a cab/PHV in a year? But yes, this is confounded by the affordability of taxis/PHV, as well as the relative wealth or perception of wealth of the resident. To paraphrase a one-time-billionaire "A rich/advanced country is not one where the poor can afford a car, but where the rich choose to take public transit".
I don't disagree with the other segments, but I think you miss a few.
1) Vending Machines. Japan is more advanced. There are times in Singapore when I just want a drink, and I do not want to go to a 7-11 to get an over-priced drink, and I wish there were a vending machine with reasonably priced drinks.
Exception: iJooz. Freshly squeezed orange juice for $2 or $3. Singapore wins (Japan no have right?)
2) Combini. Japanese Convenience Stores (7-i, Lawson, Seicomart, etc) are INCREDIBLE. The only thing you can't do there is get married, and that is simply because (probably) there is low demand for that. Oh, and deliver a baby (also low demand).
3) Ta-Q-Bin. A.K.A. the Yamato Transport Company. A.K.A. Kuro Nekko, the Black Cat Transport Company. Singapore has maybe "Lalamove". Not as established. But Ta-Q-Bin is amazing!
4) Train Etiquette/Phone etiquette on trains. Not a "technology" per se, but you compared "meetings". Japanese on trains are more civilised than Singaporeans... to be fair, some "barbarians" are not local-born. But there are also Singaporeans who are not very civilised.
So... maybe redo this video with the 4 segments above? 🙂
We are starting to see more of the fresh orange vending machines but they cost like 400yen. Double the cost 🫨🫨
@@yeungnanami9100 Well, the video's title is "Is Japan more advanced than Singapore." Not "Is Yeung Namami having trouble getting home after a late night in Tokyo". Nor is it "Is the night life in SG better than the nightlife in Tokyo?" (Although this would make a great youtube video!). My point is, while your experiences are valid, it is simply a single data point of one person's anecdotal experience. I would be asking, "Is Yeung's experience representative of a lot of Tokyo residents? Do many (how many?) Tokyoites have late nights in the city and then have trouble getting home? How do most Tokyoites solve the problems? Like Yeung does by cycling? Or do they solve it Japanese style - capsule hotels, all-night pachinko, etc?"
Again, my reply is not to belittle your personal experience, but to point out that your experience is specific and anecdotal, and may not represent the majority of Tokyo residents' experience. But you do bring up some interesting and relevant issues. Even if we agree that public transit (bus and trains) is intended to serve the Majority of the population's needs (up to midnight, say), a good transportation system should have viable alternatives when the public transit is closed for the day. And here Ghib did mentioned that the "Japanese Cab Mafia" (my words, not his) blocked Uber and Grab and other PHV from entering Japan. Thus restricting options for the commuters. Your information about the various "roadblocks" for owning a car in Tokyo would suggests that SG's approach is not quite correct. We just have a HUGE hurdle - the COE, and the cost of the vehicle, but get over that hurdle and everything is relatively easy. What SG should do is like Tokyo - many, MANY hurdles and hidden costs to deter car ownership.
But yes, I take your point that after hours, Tokyo may fail the outliers. I have to take your word for it, as I do not go out after hours in Tokyo.
@@yeungnanami9100 wrote: "therefore your argument does not represent average singapore resident’s experience either."
And what, pray tell, was "my argument" as you think you understood it?
Anyway, you asserted that "COE is the answer". I disagree. COE sets up the "sunk cost fallacy". Singapore car owners drive MORE than most car owners in other countries. If an SG car owner can take a bus for two, three stops, he would choose to drive. Because he already paid a lot for the car. Might as well make full use of it. Sunk cost fallacy.
@@angeluscorpius
Do you feel comfortable in both places
change is the only constant in singapore. sadly. we are advance in many ways..but also regress in many aspects. still, there are many things we can learn from japanese and for japanese to learn from singapore. that being said i still love japan as my holiday destination.
Examples
The only reason Singapore allowed grab (then Uber after) in the early 2010s so quickly was Temasek had a taken in Grab. Lol l
Without seeing the video first, i have just recently been to both places. Overwhelmingly, Japan leads the way. By a mile.
How so
To be fair, Tokyo has legacy train system with much more train lines and stations than singapore. Traveling for the same distance with transfers, its more efficient and faster in tokyo.
but, facility-wise, its old and inefficient especially in payment scheme.
Ghib what desk mat are you using if you don’t mind me asking? 😅
PlayStation!🥰
@@GhibOjisan Thanks!
In terms payment and transport Japan > SG. Transport no need say as MRT is always late compared to Japanese trains. Payment in SG u still cannot use EZlink for everything like SUICA card of Japan.
I read that most in some areas Singapore publics toilets are horrible state of clearness
Singapore toilet also has water spray hose. I prefer that one than Japanese one.
actually, it is very important to keep the taxi industry intact.. i have taken grab and taxis in singapore, and taxis in japan, and i understand completely why ubers are not allowed.. the taxi and its app platform is so advanced, and the level of professionalism is incredible.. they dress presentably, cars are kept in immaculate conditions and drive safely, something that sgp grab drivers mostly do not practice.
perhaps the taxi industry can increase competition by having different taxi companies.. and perhaps sgp should follow the japan standard, wipe off all these grab/gojek/tada companies, stick to the taxis and stick to one app with the options to pick different taxi companies.. our COE prices would probably be not artificially driven up and car ride prices will be more moderately priced then.
App platform ?
ghib knows his audience is mostly Singaporean. Therefore he's willing to upload this video basically praising Singapore at the expense of Japan.
Japan has the most advanced & muslim-friendly toilets in the world ❤
For Cashless payment, we have PAYPAY, LINE pay etc in Japan.m., too have to use cash to pay when back in sg which can be inconvenient.
We can even pay by Meripay. Mericari is a platform like Carousell that allows transaction between direct consumers and the monies earned from Mericari can be used to pay when buying groceries or what not .
Also, Mericari is also definitely better than Carousell since we can post our items in any conveniece stores. Taking about posting, I think Japan’s courier services are top class though and it’s something Singpost and other delivery services can learn from. I
Just came back from sg and Singapore public toilet is disappointing. Getting from bad to worst. Even MBS toilets are not as clean as before. I wonder why. This is not about bidet but rather the education on manners. We Singaporeans are now able to clean up our tables after eating and bring back the trays. I hope something can done on the public toilet manners too.
Having said that I still love my wonderful singapore hometown and my adoptive japan country.😂😂
So do people still use cash over there
I’m Singaporean but.. I love Japan ❤😅 such a beautiful country. I don’t mind the long commute haha
Beautiful as in
actually i first used it just weeks ago in the JR hotel overseas. i tot the bidet is supposed to wash the part clean so u dont need paper anymore. no? cus i still need to wipe and didn't feel the water makes it any cleaner leh?!?!?!?!?!
What's the feeling
Initially feel abit painful cus i always like to use max strength, then later i chose the option for it to move right n left, front n back then okla. but still i need to use paper after the session so what's the point wor.....
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So you still need to wipe alot
@@missplainjane3905 exactly........
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Interesting to know.
宇宙開発に関しては日本の方がシンガポールより遥か進んでて先月は日本の無人探査機が月面着陸に見事成功してるしまたつい最近は日本の新型ロケットH3が２度目にして打ち上げに成功してるしな。まあITやデジタル化等に関してはシンガポールの方が遥かに進んでいるのは確かやしそちらに関して日本は非効率で無駄が多過ぎやしついでに何事も動くのが遅い‼️
So are China and India but life there are not glamorous. Chinese now facing economy crisis and Indian are trying hard to catch up.
u read too much west propaganda. china is currently restructuring, so there is economic pain. its the same in 1985 n 2005 when singapore restructure
Singapore has never attempted to be a space power and doesn't even have a budget for rocket launches cuz of our land constraints so that's not really a fair comparison. Japan's recent achievement while commendable is not really groundbreaking when compared to other space powers. Hopefully it will spur some changes in other areas but I doubt it.
Both countries still use fax machines 😁
正直シンガポールは横浜みたいなもんだったよ
一度行ったらいいかなって感じ
Japan been living in the future FOR LONGGGGG TIME, those modern things are boring and tiring for Japanese already, people are more old money, they are enjoying vintage, classic, slow life, nature, help people, I can say that Japan is elegant.
So there is nothing to compare here. Most of people in Japan just want to live peace and tired being no.1 already, people learn from mistake (bubble) and prefer being so so (no matter how rich someone is) in harmony. Look at ANA and JAL, if they want to the best, I think they can upgrade their plane interior to look extra like emirates or SA, but they prefer to be modest.
お支払い方法のことがシンガポールより簡単し，便利だと思います。
Personally as someone with occasional hemorrhoids, it is the only time where I curse at the bidet. The really good thing about the hose spray is that more often than not, you can comfortably adjust the intensity and that it comes out as a set of small streams instead of a singular jet. Hemorrhoids get hurt like a bitch when the bidet stream hits and sometimes there's just no sweet spot and you have to bear with that discomfort.
Varying person to person, the hose spray is still a godsend to have just because you can comfortably aim it without it causing any unexpected pain at sensitive areas.
Too much information here.
@@heythave Hemorrhoids and those caused by travel constipation happen far more often than you think. Nothing is TMI when it's a learning point.
Another definition of 'advanced' is that the system is more inclusive - access for people with disabilities - Sg transportation more advanced in that aspect. The newer MRT stations also have video-call customer service machines.
But yeah, Japan's toilet technology is so Muslim-friendly!
I would think Japan is more technology advance because Japan have creates more tech although Singapore applies the tech better. If you look at the tech brands, Japan has a lot (Sony, Canon, Nikon, Toyota, Mitsubishi and many more) where as Singapore only have a few (Creative, Razor, and…. 🤔). But Singapore does a great job on applying this take to make the country way more advanced and efficient. I think Japan probably have more red tapes to make things happen. Just my thoughts.
Wifi is fast because we are small, all connected with broad band’s fibre optics.
So what I understand for this is that we just don't have space age toilets.
Singapore transportation beats Japan's hands down for staff moodiness
When you compare technological advancement, not MRT, Wifi, Admin Process, etc, Japan is leap and bounds ahead.
Hand-held bidets are still the best🎉
In some aspects I feel Japan is more advanced, like the toilets, their vending machines have heated can coffee, but in Singapore everything is chilled cans..
Also the coin locker (can also use credit card and Suica/Pasmo) in every train station, and every mansion for secure delivery.
And fast food self service system which you buy ticket through vending machine that reduces reliance of staff taking orders.
Yeah what. Singapore already so damn hot siah, you want hot drink for what?
Japan probably has the most vending machines on earth, definitely more than SG. But I do believe we are seeing a bigger variety of vending machines in some places in SG eg Gleneagles Hospital has vending machines that sell hot sandwiches, salads, overnight oats even, on top of coffee and drinks. Most places here are not that far from a hawker centre or kopitiam, so maybe there’s less need for vending machines selling hot food or drinks.
@@LucasDiep😂🤣👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@@anchored555 Funny you say that. Gleneagles used to have one of the best Beef Rendang I ever had in their old food court. Now they tore it down and replaced it with some new crap that tastes like cardboard.
I think japan as a futuristic utopia is more a stereotype held over from the 1980s. Besides the fancy toilets, and fast trains there really isn't that much difference in terms of daily use. Alot of things are inconvenient in Japan.
Such as
yeah but u comparing a large country with a small one. Japan is convenient if u stay at a heart of big city. Whilst SG is a city already, it is inconvenient if u stay in Punggol.
Fax still widely use in jippun!!
What's wrong with fax
For music and language i voted Japan...
japan train is never late. leave on the dot. not 1 minute late.
Japan has been living in the year 2000. Since 1980.
What manner
Actually i feel japan was left behind was also because of they abandoning their ketai phones to apple phones or android phones also the unwilliness to change.
They used to be at the top because they were the 1st to use nfc for payment, also the 1st to use it for arcade payment, transport and supermarket payments in that ketai phone era. And its only so recent that they abandon floppy and dvd over cloud tech. And if you look carefully they have lost the wow factor for the products compared to as 15 years ago.
Singapore on the other hand has no unifed payment like 1 card to rule them all. Small shops don accept some form of payment and its still messy to this date. I am still in a caveman tech using hard cash to pay or nets. Recently even some shops stop accepting nets.
What's wrong paying with cash
RE: Singapore Taxi. I took 3 taxis - very bad attitude from the old uncles driving them taxis. Must be bad luck.
The toilet thing is true tech wise. But layout wise is too weird, for me la. As in the toilet is in one room on it's own but the shower is in another.
I’m a Japanese living in Singapore for around 10years, actually I feel Japan is no longer a advanced country..😅
Singapore is already more advanced than Japan. And other south East Asian countries will also be in the near future.
海外に住んでいると一層強く感じることだと思います。
Its always green in the other side of grass. Many local Singaporeans like Japan and wish to live there, vice versa Japanese want to work in Singapore. One thing Japan has over Singapore is the culture, cohesiveness and loyalty to the country. Singaporeans dont have identity and not so proud to say they are from Singapore.
I used Uber app in Kyoto last year.
How was it
I think Japan is still very advanced on its hardware but again Japan is very stubborn on adapting the trend digitally. Japan is Japan unless they will be open in adapting foreign digital technologies they will be as efficient as other developed countries.
What about the cons
@@missplainjane3905 I think the cybersecurity are the big part of it, foreign company will now have an access to Japanese data. I think Japan is very strict in safety infact an iPhone that are bought in Japan or maybe made Japan are the only iPhone that can be used in digital payments, the iPhone outside Japan ate not compatible in Japanese digital money transactions.
Forced to watch Singles Inferno 🤣🤣🤣😂
10:15 Japanese toilets are really the best.
Japan is good for 1 mth holiday. Unless you richer to buy n enjoy zen ,landed for reitirement in suburb areas.