We were scammed in Kyoto in 2023. Standing outside of a very traditional Takoyaki restaurant, we were considering entering when a friendly english speaking japanese woman and her male friend recommended eating there and offered to help us order the best specialtys on the menu. They were very helpful - as we cannot read or speak japanese and they did all the ordering and yes it was delicious including some lovely warm Sake. As the evening progressed, the friend had to leave and catch a train and after the meal was over the woman also had to dash off leaving us to pay the bill for their meals. We felt very stupid but luckily it wasnt an expensive restaurant (compared to dining out in Australia) and we have a 'scam' story to tell about our stay in Kyoto.
JR Pass rule of thumb: - If you go from Tokyo to Kyushu at least once, JR Pass is OK. - If you travel for three weeks - JR Pass is OK. - If you travel for one week and move between Tokyo and Kyoto - Hokuriku Arch Pass is OK. - If you land in Osaka and don't go to Tokyo, Kyushu, etc. - Kansai Area Pass is OK. - If you land in Tokyo and stay in Tokyo or in the Alps - pay as you go.
@@sumildepala9932I’m going for 2 weeks and going everywhere you mentioned except fukushima. I recommend you buy a one week pass in the week that has the most of your travels. For example for us we are staying in tokyo for 6 days(not using jr) then when going to osaka, kyoto and hiroshima and back to tokyo (7days) we will be using jr. Hope this helps
@X33dbv Uniqlo has this line of super breathable clothes called AIRism (and uniqlo is also cheaper in Japan, and you can get the stuff tax free as a tourist, so that is another 10% off). Maybe give it a try when you arrive, I ended up buying like a dozen t-shirts there 😅
August is fine, some people don’t have the luxury of choosing the time. There are many things you can do to beat the heat, takes a little more planning and maybe a hotel or bath break during the worst part of the days. Remember that while in Tokyo, there are places to escape the heat and it’s not a reason to not go to Japan. I would recommend maybe visiting areas further north or at higher elevation, remember that a trip to Japan didn’t have to be all in Tokyo or in the south, in fact going to places further north and at higher elevations will bring you a much more unique adventure
Similar thing happened to me in Rome, some guy came out of nowhere acting really friendly and took a Polaroid pic of me all of a sudden and was forcing me to buy from him. I didn’t ask for the picture or said I would buy a picture, it was so annoying.
Good video and a good list to be aware of. For those of us from the west visiting Japan, let's also be good guests and speak up if other westerners are not. Japan and Japanese people deserve our best.
There are fake monks in other parts of Asia as well like Taiwan. I have seen these monks here get into their luxury cars after a day of begging. And you are right about the bars and certain izakayas in Japan. They don't tend of have itemized receipts, so they are free to change/modify prices, or charge you hidden costs without you knowing. Unfortunately, many foreigners fall for this since they can't read Japanese and are too drunk to care. I called out several izakayas like these who tried to ripoff my girlfriend and I when I lived there in Japan. They immediately refunded me the difference and apologize and went on to scam the next person.
I was scammed by a "monk" in Akihabara. My tour guide saw it but it was too late, I had already given some money. But the tour guide still did give the "monk" a tongue lashing.
Same thing happened to me in Aki. Dude put prayer beads on my wrist and flipped out a book noting others ‘contributions’ for me to see. Needless to say, the amounts donated were ridiculous.
Thanks for making this video to create more awareness. Before watching this, I have an impression that Japan is very safe. With the weakening of their currency, we never know what people will do to make a living. Aways be alert is key. Continue your good works.
It's good to be cautious but I never experienced any of these things when I lived there (for 1 year in tokyo). So I would still say its way safer than the west still.
Legitimate businesses will show prices upfront. No price, no deal! Don't follow touts offering cheap drinking opportunities. You will find actually cheap drinks in most bars and some people there won't mind chatting, be respectful and gauge the situation. To avoid being scammed, cash is king, leave your credit card in hotel. If it's not possible, use a low limit CC (if you don't have one, withdraw enough onto your bank so the limit remains low). You always have the option to snap the card in your hands too, don't forget that. Never, ever hand over you passport.
Thanks for the advice. Currently travelling around Japan now and am blown away how friendly and honest everyone has been. Hope it stays that way but based on your list of scams and my own experiences, this is one of the safest places you can travel.
Thank you for watching😉 It's a piece of good advice! Actually, I mentioned it through other videos but will discuss it again someday through another video😉 Thank you anyway!
Yeah I avoided the JR rail pass myself. Had the prices been what they were before, it would have been worth it. Buying train tickets one by one isn't so bad. That being said, if you have to buy highway bus tickets, *do not purchase them the day of travel,* the buses will be filled by then. Go to the bus station a day or two earlier and book your bus travel in advance.
I got approached by fake monks twice while in Japan. The first time he asked me to write in a book "for peace," then when I did (in an effort to make him go away) he told me it would also be a 5000 yen donation. Because I'm awkward, I gave him 2000 yen and walked away. The second time I was approached I saw him coming (different guy, but he had a similar outfit and notebook) and just said "sumimasen" repeatedly as I walked away. His demeanor completely changed, and he gave me the dirtiest look.
Thank you for the great tips 👍 It's... heartwarming 😂 to know that the same scams get perpetrated both in Japan and in my home country 😂🤣😂 as my granny would say: "the whole world is the same village" Thank you again, I'll keep an eye out for scammers 😉
The monk and photo scams also happen in Las Vegas Nevada USA. Also the monk scam also happens from time to time on the 16th street mall in downtown Denver Colorado USA
Good advice my friend appreciate it. I just got back from India and when travelling to gateway of India I was hounded by a group of scammers. Ext minute I’m in a shop nearly busying a 1000 dollar suit! 😂 I see the scam luckily and became very stern with my rejection of the goods. But was very challenging to even escape the group of 4 guys who wouldn’t leave me alone after I left the shop they convinced me to go to.
Since JR pass price increased dramatically, whats the best way to just travel from osaka to tokyo and kyoto without paying for JR pass? feels like the price isnt covering for my short destinations?
I guess the cheapest one is using a night bus. You can also consider using a budget flight😉 If you can book a flight earlier, it's cheaper. Thank you for watching😀
I used to live in Tokyo. I recommend taking a bottle of mosquito repellent and sunscreen in your checked bag. Not a under pressure spray can, look for a plastic spritzer bottle and put it in ziplock. Japanese ladies use sun umbrellas but that can be hard in crowds so have a back up hat plan. The humidity+ heat means clothes don't dry well as you sweat a lot. I wore lightweight cotton skirts and wider legged pants, tshirts that were light and a blend of polyester cotton, and a fine gauge knit cardigan (for indoor air conditioned spaces). Light woven fabric is coolest but I like the feel of T-shirts. Japan is conservative in terms of women's clothing so keep more covered. Longer shorts are fine such as shorts that hit the knee but I didn't want my bare legs touching chairs, etc. because fungal infections are common in Japan's tropical summers. At home I wore shorts. Leave jeans at home--too heavy. Jean skirts do ok because you get a breeze up under them. I carried a terry cloth kitchen towel to mop up my sweat. You can buy these for $1 at 100 yen store like Daiso or Seria or Cando. A good drink is "pour ee chaw" barley tea. Available in ready to drink bottles. Has no calories and refreshing. Pocari sweat has electrolytes like Gatorade. Some tourists forget about the heat because they are distracted by Japan and jetlag. So maybe set your cell phone alarm to remember to hydrate, take a break in air con, etc.
To further explain what Nao means with not being sucked into certain bars by outside paid solicitors is that the deception is the billing. Most of the time, those types of bars, including maid cafes, require you to buy a whole package instead of one item, so if you want to just get one beer or a coffee, too bad. Many times, you are required to buy a package that includes a drink, a meal, and a dessert (Possibly more). These packages can be anywhere between ¥4000-¥10,000 (Roughly $40-$100 USD). Thankfully, these types of places are most common in densely populated areas, so if you are in a more rural area, it is much less common if not non-existent. Hope that helps!
The JR pass almost doesn't seem worth it, I visited Japan last November (after the price hike) and unless you take 4-5 round trip shinkansen rides, I found it a lot cheaper to just buy the tickets at the station - also keep in mind the pass doesn't cover the fastest option without a fee (Nozumi)
There is one scam more in Tokyo. Their cakes! They are absolutely beautiful and delicious, so you are forced to eat them, and when you go home, you are fat. Japan is the best. Love this country and the people ♥️
I seen all of this except in my 2 visits except for the take a photo one. Wierd wondering how it works though as I would think they would just cringly beg for a fee rather than a threat type of thing where they could just be laughed off since you are at a public place for photos
thank you for the information my wife and i visited japan with a tour group some years ago and found it a very friendly and safe place to explore we are going to return this year on our own and the information about travel cards is very helpful i thing we will get one for ease of travel and accept it may cost us more overall
Japan is one of the safest countries I've visited and my tally so far is 90 countries. I feel totally safe walking at night, using public transport, asking local people for help, asking a shop keeper to take the coins necessary for my purchases, etc....respect is in our genes (I am Japanese) and the shame I would feel for cheating or behaving in an unseemly way is just too great!
That picture scam is in many countries, but I never understood why it works. I haven't run into it, but if I did, I would take advantage of somebody being there who can take a picture, have them take my picture, and then when they try to shoot me a number for the price, I'd walk away. They should have mentioned the price before hand. Since they didn't, that means it's free.
Most people even got scammed didn't get how it works at first though...😂 I also don't know how it works but it works for some people.😢 Thank you for watching!
I was kinda always paying attention to other passengers in the trains, just to make sure nothing was happening, due to the reputation of groping and such.
Being foreign myself I take pride in respecting other cultures traditions and customs. I realllyyyy want to visit Japan and also learn Japanese carpentry
I just came back. You are going to have so much fun! I did notice American domestic planes are very strict now with only 2 items being allowed to carry on. Neck pillows worn around your neck don't count. Regular pillows count as do stuff your own neck pillows. Duty free bags get counted too! Foreign airlines didn't care as much about carry on and didn't count duty free bags.
@@happycook6737 Thank you for saying so! I'm looking forward to it. And thank you for the advice! I'm flying on Delta airlines, but I plan to bring just one carry on bag with me. Hopefully that's okay!
@@ThePhilPhil20 I went to Nagasaki, Sasebo, and the Goto Islands. Each is a great place with a lot to do. I know Sasebo had a lot of restaurants, department stores, malls, and the like. There was also the Huis Ten Bosch park, but I didn't go there. Nagasaki and a lot of places and restaurants to go to. The Goto Islands have beautiful restaurants and places to visit. It was amazing!
How about prices in English menus vs Japanese menus? Anyone had a chance to compare? I feel like in one izakaya I saw a higher price in the English menu (was bored while waiting and looked in a Japanese menu but couldn't check properly - could also be a misunderstanding as I don't speak Japanese for now). Thanks for all the tips!
Thank you for watching 😉 That's a good point! I believe still not many restaurants have introduced this kind of price system😲 I think you need to ask whether the price is different or not first, unfortunately, 🙌
@@JapanwithNao Thank you for answering my question. The taxi drivers should give the receipts without being asked. Way too many tourists forget their belongings in taxis and don’t know what taxi it was. Japan would be much safer if taxi drivers gave the receipts to passengers without being asked.
I don't really get how the phone scame is supposed to work. I mean the guy take the pic, you take the phone, he ask you money, you laugh and walk away... The end. It's not like there is any written agreements in there...
@@cabrelbeuk72 Problem: you raise a commotion but nobody comes to your aid because Japanese are notoriously non-confrontational. You make your way to the nearest police checkpoint, meanwhile the stranger runs away with your phone. You no longer have a phone.
Great advice though for something to be a scam it requires you to have trusted someone who then misuses that trust to get what they want out of you. In that sense SA is not a scam but a person disrespecting your personal space.
Thank you for watching! Please let me know any scams or story you have heard in Japan Σ('◉⌓◉’)
Hola puedes añadir más subtitulos en otros idiomas.
Gracias por todo tu trabajo.🙏🏼
you failed to mention the annoying nigerian scammers
White People :p XD
What visa do you need to live in Japan permanently?
After using it for a long time, I have to say that it makes my life happier and my family more harmonious!
We were scammed in Kyoto in 2023. Standing outside of a very traditional Takoyaki restaurant, we were considering entering when a friendly english speaking japanese woman and her male friend recommended eating there and offered to help us order the best specialtys on the menu. They were very helpful - as we cannot read or speak japanese and they did all the ordering and yes it was delicious including some lovely warm Sake. As the evening progressed, the friend had to leave and catch a train and after the meal was over the woman also had to dash off leaving us to pay the bill for their meals. We felt very stupid but luckily it wasnt an expensive restaurant (compared to dining out in Australia) and we have a 'scam' story to tell about our stay in Kyoto.
Thank you for watching😊 That's too bad😤 You didn't need to pay I guess?
I hope you won't get scammed next time in Japan😉
How much was your dinner?
That’s not a scam that’s an experience lmao
JR Pass rule of thumb:
- If you go from Tokyo to Kyushu at least once, JR Pass is OK.
- If you travel for three weeks - JR Pass is OK.
- If you travel for one week and move between Tokyo and Kyoto - Hokuriku Arch Pass is OK.
- If you land in Osaka and don't go to Tokyo, Kyushu, etc. - Kansai Area Pass is OK.
- If you land in Tokyo and stay in Tokyo or in the Alps - pay as you go.
what if you go from osaka to kyoto? could i use my suica card in my iphone?
@@pykeyourpoison7511 either this or kansai area pass if you go more than once
even after the price increase? I am going for 3 weeks to places like, tokyo,kyoto,osaka, hiroshima and fukushima
@@sumildepala9932I’m going for 2 weeks and going everywhere you mentioned except fukushima. I recommend you buy a one week pass in the week that has the most of your travels. For example for us we are staying in tokyo for 6 days(not using jr) then when going to osaka, kyoto and hiroshima and back to tokyo (7days) we will be using jr. Hope this helps
And if i go for a month and i do a lot of destination ? (mostly the west side)
This channel is underrated. I learn so much helpful information and tips from this channel. Thank you, Nao.
Wow japan so scary. Good u expose them
Thank you for watching😉 I'll work more and making better videos( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
@@msgeen underrated by who?
9. Don't go to Japan in August - you'll get scammed out of a good experience by the weather. The humid heat is no joke.
Thank you for watching😉 It happens already in July....😂
Some people have no other choice 😅 in two weeks I will be in Japan. Anyway some clothes with cooling effect will help me with the weather conditions 😅
@X33dbv Uniqlo has this line of super breathable clothes called AIRism (and uniqlo is also cheaper in Japan, and you can get the stuff tax free as a tourist, so that is another 10% off).
Maybe give it a try when you arrive, I ended up buying like a dozen t-shirts there 😅
@@mx2000 thank u for this recommendation! I will give it a shot!
August is fine, some people don’t have the luxury of choosing the time. There are many things you can do to beat the heat, takes a little more planning and maybe a hotel or bath break during the worst part of the days. Remember that while in Tokyo, there are places to escape the heat and it’s not a reason to not go to Japan. I would recommend maybe visiting areas further north or at higher elevation, remember that a trip to Japan didn’t have to be all in Tokyo or in the south, in fact going to places further north and at higher elevations will bring you a much more unique adventure
imagine someone using your phone to take a picture of yourself only to ask for a fee for the "service" lmao
Similar thing happened to me in Rome, some guy came out of nowhere acting really friendly and took a Polaroid pic of me all of a sudden and was forcing me to buy from him. I didn’t ask for the picture or said I would buy a picture, it was so annoying.
Very common. Time Square in New York comes to mind
Happened to me alot in China.
The logic is they're filling in for the cost of a tripod haha
Idk how this is a scam bc i just straight up wouldn’t pay it
Good video and a good list to be aware of. For those of us from the west visiting Japan, let's also be good guests and speak up if other westerners are not. Japan and Japanese people deserve our best.
Thank you for watching and your advice😘
There are fake monks in other parts of Asia as well like Taiwan. I have seen these monks here get into their luxury cars after a day of begging. And you are right about the bars and certain izakayas in Japan. They don't tend of have itemized receipts, so they are free to change/modify prices, or charge you hidden costs without you knowing. Unfortunately, many foreigners fall for this since they can't read Japanese and are too drunk to care. I called out several izakayas like these who tried to ripoff my girlfriend and I when I lived there in Japan. They immediately refunded me the difference and apologize and went on to scam the next person.
I was scammed by a "monk" in Akihabara. My tour guide saw it but it was too late, I had already given some money. But the tour guide still did give the "monk" a tongue lashing.
Same thing happened to me in Aki. Dude put prayer beads on my wrist and flipped out a book noting others ‘contributions’ for me to see. Needless to say, the amounts donated were ridiculous.
Thanks for making this video to create more awareness. Before watching this, I have an impression that Japan is very safe. With the weakening of their currency, we never know what people will do to make a living. Aways be alert is key. Continue your good works.
Thank you for watching and your lovely word😉
It's good to be cautious but I never experienced any of these things when I lived there (for 1 year in tokyo). So I would still say its way safer than the west still.
Very good. Thanks for sharing and the awareness.
appreciate this video so much. thank you!
Appreciate that you watched the video!😘 Thank you!
Legitimate businesses will show prices upfront. No price, no deal! Don't follow touts offering cheap drinking opportunities. You will find actually cheap drinks in most bars and some people there won't mind chatting, be respectful and gauge the situation.
To avoid being scammed, cash is king, leave your credit card in hotel. If it's not possible, use a low limit CC (if you don't have one, withdraw enough onto your bank so the limit remains low). You always have the option to snap the card in your hands too, don't forget that. Never, ever hand over you passport.
Thank you for watching and for your advice😉
Great content! Will go to Tokyo and Kyoto in Oct. and Nov. this year and it's helpful! Thanks for sharing! 👍
Thank you for watching! Have fun😊
Also beware of other foreigners. There are some foreign scammers in Japan "working" at bars, etc.
This is helpful, thank you! 💙
Thank you for watching😉
Thanks for the advice. Currently travelling around Japan now and am blown away how friendly and honest everyone has been. Hope it stays that way but based on your list of scams and my own experiences, this is one of the safest places you can travel.
Good advice!
Thank you for watching😉
Thanks for this information. Will be travelling to Japan tomorrow. 😊
Thank you for watching😉 Seems you are on flight now? Take care and have fun😊
How was it I'm planning on going within the next two years
Biggest scam in Tokyo is in restaurants where the food photographed does not match the food paid for - in size or quality.
To be fair, the same can be said of many U.S. restaurants -- particularly fast food chains.
Very informative
Thank you for watching😆
Thank you so much . I’m coming in Jan 25 for the first time! Can’t wait to see your Beautiful Country.
Thank you for watching😉 Have fun!
How interesting, I'm arriving in Japan on the same date! Do enjoy your stay =)
How interesting, I'm arriving in Japan on the same date! Do enjoy your stay =)
They can’t scam me if I’m broke
Because you wouldn’t even be there😊
That's not much of a flex. 🤦♂️
Thank you. This is a big help
Thank you for watching😉
My first trip to Tokyo is coming up soon. I’ll definitely keep my eyes open for these scams. Cheers
Wow! I hope you have a good time in Japan😊 Thank you for watching😉
Very helpful video thanks. I'm going to Japan 2025 January 7 to January 23.
will be travelling too on Jan 9-16, 2025. Any videos/link that will help me for tips? thank u
I think you should also discuss otoshi or table charges. Not really a scam, but it's worth discussing.
Thank you for watching😉 It's a piece of good advice! Actually, I mentioned it through other videos but will discuss it again someday through another video😉 Thank you anyway!
Yeah I avoided the JR rail pass myself. Had the prices been what they were before, it would have been worth it. Buying train tickets one by one isn't so bad.
That being said, if you have to buy highway bus tickets, *do not purchase them the day of travel,* the buses will be filled by then. Go to the bus station a day or two earlier and book your bus travel in advance.
Scams: Sexual Assault
I never heard anyone classifying sexual assault as a scam before.
I got approached by fake monks twice while in Japan. The first time he asked me to write in a book "for peace," then when I did (in an effort to make him go away) he told me it would also be a 5000 yen donation. Because I'm awkward, I gave him 2000 yen and walked away. The second time I was approached I saw him coming (different guy, but he had a similar outfit and notebook) and just said "sumimasen" repeatedly as I walked away. His demeanor completely changed, and he gave me the dirtiest look.
That's too bad😲 I wish I had made this video earlier for you!
Thank you for watching anyway😉
thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching😘
Thank you for uploading this insightful video.
Thank you for watching😉
Thank you for the great tips 👍
It's... heartwarming 😂 to know that the same scams get perpetrated both in Japan and in my home country 😂🤣😂 as my granny would say: "the whole world is the same village"
Thank you again, I'll keep an eye out for scammers 😉
Thank you for watching😘
The monk and photo scams also happen in Las Vegas Nevada USA. Also the monk scam also happens from time to time on the 16th street mall in downtown Denver Colorado USA
We are planning to go to Japan in August. Thank you for this video!
Thank you for watching😎 Enjoy Japan💯
Good advice my friend appreciate it. I just got back from India and when travelling to gateway of India I was hounded by a group of scammers. Ext minute I’m in a shop nearly busying a 1000 dollar suit! 😂 I see the scam luckily and became very stern with my rejection of the goods. But was very challenging to even escape the group of 4 guys who wouldn’t leave me alone after I left the shop they convinced me to go to.
Thank you for watching😃 I'm glad you are safe anyway😂
Since JR pass price increased dramatically, whats the best way to just travel from osaka to tokyo and kyoto without paying for JR pass? feels like the price isnt covering for my short destinations?
I guess the cheapest one is using a night bus. You can also consider using a budget flight😉 If you can book a flight earlier, it's cheaper.
Thank you for watching😀
1. Fake Monk 0:15
2. Rip off bars 1:13
3. Sexual Assult 2:10
4. Taking Photo Scam 3:11
5. Rail Pass Scam 4:42
You missed romance scams.
Thank you for your help and watching😘
Rip off bars a scam😂 no you're wrong @@JapanwithNao
Very good video, thank you 😊 but i love it here in tokyo. The only problem is the language barriers.
arigatoguzaimasta! it really helps this kind of content
Great video! I’d heard of some of these but not all. Thank you for the information. ありがとうございます！
Thank you for watching👌
About to visit Japan with my mom. I didnt realize that some small stuff they could scam! Ty for the heads up!
Arigato Gozaimashita for your help ! Excellent video xo
Thank you for watching😉
Good, informative advice. 👍
Thank you for watching😊
I want to do an Erasmus in Japan next year, the romance scam is scarry lmao. Thanks for the video ! :D from Belgium
Please list the scams in the description because I had a hard time understanding what you’re saying in some of those. Thanks
Excellent video Nao! I will be in Japan soon and will keep a look out for Scams Thank you! 🙇♂
Very useful, thanks. Could you post a video about how to dress etc for those who are damned to travel in July weather :)
And also where to eat etc
Thank you for watching and your suggestion😉 I will consider making the video👌
I used to live in Tokyo. I recommend taking a bottle of mosquito repellent and sunscreen in your checked bag. Not a under pressure spray can, look for a plastic spritzer bottle and put it in ziplock. Japanese ladies use sun umbrellas but that can be hard in crowds so have a back up hat plan. The humidity+ heat means clothes don't dry well as you sweat a lot. I wore lightweight cotton skirts and wider legged pants, tshirts that were light and a blend of polyester cotton, and a fine gauge knit cardigan (for indoor air conditioned spaces). Light woven fabric is coolest but I like the feel of T-shirts. Japan is conservative in terms of women's clothing so keep more covered. Longer shorts are fine such as shorts that hit the knee but I didn't want my bare legs touching chairs, etc. because fungal infections are common in Japan's tropical summers. At home I wore shorts. Leave jeans at home--too heavy. Jean skirts do ok because you get a breeze up under them. I carried a terry cloth kitchen towel to mop up my sweat. You can buy these for $1 at 100 yen store like Daiso or Seria or Cando. A good drink is "pour ee chaw" barley tea. Available in ready to drink bottles. Has no calories and refreshing. Pocari sweat has electrolytes like Gatorade. Some tourists forget about the heat because they are distracted by Japan and jetlag. So maybe set your cell phone alarm to remember to hydrate, take a break in air con, etc.
To further explain what Nao means with not being sucked into certain bars by outside paid solicitors is that the deception is the billing. Most of the time, those types of bars, including maid cafes, require you to buy a whole package instead of one item, so if you want to just get one beer or a coffee, too bad. Many times, you are required to buy a package that includes a drink, a meal, and a dessert (Possibly more). These packages can be anywhere between ¥4000-¥10,000 (Roughly $40-$100 USD). Thankfully, these types of places are most common in densely populated areas, so if you are in a more rural area, it is much less common if not non-existent. Hope that helps!
Thank you for watching and future explanation😉 It helps many people💯
Thank you for your advice Nao
Thank you for watching😉
1:58 I loved going to 82 Alehouse in Shibuya! Highly recommend :D
How do we know you are not a scammer promoting a bad bar?
Thank you!
Thank you too😘
I went right after golden week. I had a spectacular time!
Hi,Nao.Do you know anything about Nanking Massacre? And Unit 731?
How many people know about this history?
TY! Great advice! Your English is great!
Thank you so much for this. Heading to Japan soon.
The JR pass almost doesn't seem worth it, I visited Japan last November (after the price hike) and unless you take 4-5 round trip shinkansen rides, I found it a lot cheaper to just buy the tickets at the station - also keep in mind the pass doesn't cover the fastest option without a fee (Nozumi)
Thanks for the tips bro! Highly appreciated it
Thank you for watching😉
Thanks for your tip❤ I never think There is scam in Japan before😮
İ didn’t knew about the photo scam and would have never thought about it. Thank you for the advice and help! İ appreciate it
Thank you for watching! I also knew through the watching news in Japan last year😎
There is one scam more in Tokyo. Their cakes! They are absolutely beautiful and delicious, so you are forced to eat them, and when you go home, you are fat. Japan is the best. Love this country and the people ♥️
Lmao😂😂😂... That's no scam.. That's bad choice
Thank you for this. These are all good to know. Have a wonderful day.
I seen all of this except in my 2 visits except for the take a photo one. Wierd wondering how it works though as I would think they would just cringly beg for a fee rather than a threat type of thing where they could just be laughed off since you are at a public place for photos
Thank you for watching😉 Sorry to hear that you have seen most of them😰
Hope less people are trapped by these scams!
Thank you for the information.
Thank you for watching😘
Thank you I’m going to Japan in a week
That’s very informative, thank you! 😊
Very helpful, thank you.
Thank you for. watching😉
Thank you for the video !!😊 Arigato !
Thank you for watching👌
thank you for the information
my wife and i visited japan with a tour group some years ago and found it a very friendly and safe place to explore
we are going to return this year on our own and the information about travel cards is very helpful
i thing we will get one for ease of travel and accept it may cost us more overall
We will be making videos for our channel in Japan next month, so your video is very helpful! Thank you for sharing!
I would never have thought of the photo scam lolol
So watch out then😁 Thank you for watching😊
Great video. Thank you for the advice. Thumbs up!
Japan is one of the safest countries I've visited and my tally so far is 90 countries. I feel totally safe walking at night, using public transport, asking local people for help, asking a shop keeper to take the coins necessary for my purchases, etc....respect is in our genes (I am Japanese) and the shame I would feel for cheating or behaving in an unseemly way is just too great!
That picture scam is in many countries, but I never understood why it works. I haven't run into it, but if I did, I would take advantage of somebody being there who can take a picture, have them take my picture, and then when they try to shoot me a number for the price, I'd walk away. They should have mentioned the price before hand. Since they didn't, that means it's free.
Most people even got scammed didn't get how it works at first though...😂 I also don't know how it works but it works for some people.😢
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3:10 they take your picture then demand a huge fee.....or else what? lol
They take a picture instead of you and ask you to pay for being your photographer, which is what TV told me😂 I don't know the price!haha
Just yesterday a lady did that fake monk type of thing for me in Ueno park. Luckily I already knew about this one before 😅
Thank you for watching😉 I'm sorry about that happening in Japan....it's good you avoided it anyway😉
I was kinda always paying attention to other passengers in the trains, just to make sure nothing was happening, due to the reputation of groping and such.
Thank you for watching😉 That's great! I've never found or seen the thing happen🙌
Thank you for the advice!
Thank you👍
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Not easy to understand what u r saying but sounds helpful
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Thanks for the info my good man 😇
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Being foreign myself I take pride in respecting other cultures traditions and customs. I realllyyyy want to visit Japan and also learn Japanese carpentry
Ill be in Japan next week too. This video is very helpful!
I just came back. You are going to have so much fun! I did notice American domestic planes are very strict now with only 2 items being allowed to carry on. Neck pillows worn around your neck don't count. Regular pillows count as do stuff your own neck pillows. Duty free bags get counted too! Foreign airlines didn't care as much about carry on and didn't count duty free bags.
@@happycook6737 Thank you for saying so! I'm looking forward to it.
And thank you for the advice! I'm flying on Delta airlines, but I plan to bring just one carry on bag with me. Hopefully that's okay!
Any places you visited that you’d recommend?
@@ThePhilPhil20 I went to Nagasaki, Sasebo, and the Goto Islands. Each is a great place with a lot to do. I know Sasebo had a lot of restaurants, department stores, malls, and the like. There was also the Huis Ten Bosch park, but I didn't go there.
Nagasaki and a lot of places and restaurants to go to.
The Goto Islands have beautiful restaurants and places to visit. It was amazing!
How about prices in English menus vs Japanese menus? Anyone had a chance to compare? I feel like in one izakaya I saw a higher price in the English menu (was bored while waiting and looked in a Japanese menu but couldn't check properly - could also be a misunderstanding as I don't speak Japanese for now). Thanks for all the tips!
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That's a good point! I believe still not many restaurants have introduced this kind of price system😲
I think you need to ask whether the price is different or not first, unfortunately, 🙌
thank you for this information. I will be visiting next week and this video came in clutch.
These scams and their variations are commonplace in many cities around the world.
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Thankfully I found this, I will go to Tokyo on September!
Thank you for watching😉 Have fun👌
In Japan, when you get off taxi, does the driver ask you if you want a receipt?
Thank you for watching😃 If you ask them, they give it to you!
@@JapanwithNao Thank you for answering my question. The taxi drivers should give the receipts without being asked. Way too many tourists forget their belongings in taxis and don’t know what taxi it was. Japan would be much safer if taxi drivers gave the receipts to passengers without being asked.
Can you please recommend a Japanese online Lost and Found Services for English-speaking tourists who lost something in Japan?
Thank you! This is very useful 🙏🏼 have to be vigilant😖
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Smorking on the street is prohibited.
I don't really get how the phone scame is supposed to work. I mean the guy take the pic, you take the phone, he ask you money, you laugh and walk away... The end. It's not like there is any written agreements in there...
Problem: the stranger demanding the money is holding on to your expensive phone after taking the picture and not giving it back.
@@Eidako Then you claim he stole your phone and he has no written agreement whatsoever about a paying picture service so he is screwed if he hang on.
@@cabrelbeuk72 Problem: you raise a commotion but nobody comes to your aid because Japanese are notoriously non-confrontational. You make your way to the nearest police checkpoint, meanwhile the stranger runs away with your phone. You no longer have a phone.
Im finnaly coming to japan maybe next month see u there
Have fun😘 Thank you for watching!
Of course there’s a fake monk here as well. They have those in New York and pretty much all big cities. Thank you for the tips though! 😁
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Thanks!
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Can you please tell me if the SmartEx app is the real way to buy Shinkasen tickets?
It is, but unless you travel during the golden week or in August it makes little sense to buy train tickets in advance.
Really? I was offered big discount on smartex by buying a month in advance
Great video I shall be video Japan for first time in January can’t wait to see your country
Thank you 🙏🏽
Does japan have a men only cab?
Great advice though for something to be a scam it requires you to have trusted someone who then misuses that trust to get what they want out of you. In that sense SA is not a scam but a person disrespecting your personal space.
This is why you should hire a guide for your trip. To explain all about the prices and more.,