The most shocking experience for me would be the way that Japanese people queue in the convenience store. The another I appreciate a lot is that they are so polite, they take others' feelings as their first priority
Thanks for watching guys! I want to add one thing, just to make sure there's no misunderstanding: This video is meant to be humorous. Also, just yesterday I was told that Japanese retailers will have to charge for plastic bags in the future. AFAIK the law will be implemented within fiscal 2020.
I also learned how to say "I don't need a bag" while in Japan. I think the most embarrassing moment for me was getting on a bus and trying to swipe my card, but not knowing that there were two places to swipe the card, one for when you get on and one for when you get off. I was at the front of the line and holding things up. My Japanese was not good enough in order to understand the driver. So embarrassing.... Do you practice aikido? (book in background of your video)
I remember it was sort of easy to speak Japanese with new people - because they would all ask exactly the same questions and have the same conversation.
That's true. That's probably why many language schools use role playing games to equip you with the vocabulary needed in a given situation... Never matches real life a 100%, but still pretty helpful I guess.
4:35 made me laugh so hard haha 😂 How a Japanese thinks: I only have one chance to impress the customer.... How a Greek would think: I won’t see them again... so it doesn’t matter how i treat them. And there would somewhere be a “malaka” (greek swear word that works in almost every occasion) or sth similar 😂
Thank you for an informative video. In Chicago we bring our own bags to the store. If you want a bag you will be charged 7 cents each. As for holidays, at the hospital where I work, there are only 6 holidays-Christmas, New Year’s day, Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Labor Day, & Independence Day. Nope, not Easter...You may accrue vacation days, however, usually can only use 2 weeks at a time. Unless you are granted more for a special circumstance. You may take 12 weeks leave for childbirth, not paid-unless you use your accrued vacation time.
Thanks for sharing Suzy. Two weeks of holiday at a time sounds pretty nice to me. Japan offers up to 14 weeks of maternity leave and up to one year of paternity leave. However as of now, only 2-3% of the male workforce takes advantage of it.
@@JapaneseJourney Japanese people re-use plastic bags for many ways. Most of those plastic bags won't be waste at all. They will need the bags anyway. Only the problem is that it's made of plastic. Soon or later, they will be replaced by other materials.
Ahahah the plastic bag phrase. I thought it was interesting when you said at the end that the more in live in Japan the less you notice the differences. I feel the same about the UK. I find it weird to talk about culture shock since I fully adapted!
This makes creating videos about "weird Japan" and the like super hard, because I can't properly estimate if the topic on hand is actually weird or not.
I don't like the UA-cam Bell. But I missed some of your Videos, so now it is activated. I have 30 holidays a year, they are paid better than normal work days, because we are metal industry business. I would never work again in my old job as a street contruction builder again because I had less holidays, more stress, more hours per week, to many hours unpaid driving somewhere... I earned a lot of money, but money isn't everything. I prefer to work in my garden now, growing vegetables and go to work by bike. Less money, more life quality.
It must be nice to have stuff treating you well in supermarkets, here they pretty much throw it at you and if you aren't packing it fast enough they sometimes even shout at you (on the other hand customers often treat them just as bad so it is more like a circle) I was always wondering what are Japanese tourists / expats thinking when they encounter this for the first time. On the side note: I thought you are around my age, not almost 7 years older O_o do you use some special skin care?
The plastic bags are a genuine nightmare. _viel zu viele_ I always bring my own bag to the スーパーマーケット. I'm sure this will change in Japan in the future, especially if more and more people refuse plastic bags. Let's continue being a good role model ;) *Everyone, don't accept plastic bags (kindly)!*
You are not correct in stating it is rare to find an English speaking Japanese person. The Vast majority of major city citizens speak English, they just don't like to as they may be out of practice, or are shy about their English pronunciation.
The most shocking experience for me would be the way that Japanese people queue in the convenience store. The another I appreciate a lot is that they are so polite, they take others' feelings as their first priority
Thanks for watching guys!
I want to add one thing, just to make sure there's no misunderstanding: This video is meant to be humorous.
Also, just yesterday I was told that Japanese retailers will have to charge for plastic bags in the future. AFAIK the law will be implemented within fiscal 2020.
I’m sorry, I don’t need a plastic bag. Thank you.
Neither do I.
nice to see another video from you! I always enjoy them. I hope that you are doing well in your work in Tokyo!
Thanks a lot! Work is great, no worries.
I would love to go to Japan your videos are amazing and I appreciate you making videos about Japan and different area and talk about the culture
I love the funny bits in your videos
Me too. Sometimes.
I like the dry German humor.
Excellent comment!
@@JapaneseJourney Your comment judgement is outstanding.
I also learned how to say "I don't need a bag" while in Japan. I think the most embarrassing moment for me was getting on a bus and trying to swipe my card, but not knowing that there were two places to swipe the card, one for when you get on and one for when you get off. I was at the front of the line and holding things up. My Japanese was not good enough in order to understand the driver. So embarrassing.... Do you practice aikido? (book in background of your video)
Yes, I do.
@@JapaneseJourney cool, me too
Cool video...well I live in the Caribbean..so Japan would definitely be a culture shock to me.
Caribbean... Sounds great!
I LIVE IN THE CARIBBEAN TOOO 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 *JAMAICAAAA*
綺麗な動画有難うございます。
お元気そうで何よりです。
I remember it was sort of easy to speak Japanese with new people - because they would all ask exactly the same questions and have the same conversation.
That's true. That's probably why many language schools use role playing games to equip you with the vocabulary needed in a given situation... Never matches real life a 100%, but still pretty helpful I guess.
I love your videos. 👏👏👏 Greetings from Brazil.
Thanks for the kind comment! Greetings from Japan.
4:35 made me laugh so hard haha 😂
How a Japanese thinks: I only have one chance to impress the customer....
How a Greek would think: I won’t see them again... so it doesn’t matter how i treat them. And there would somewhere be a “malaka” (greek swear word that works in almost every occasion) or sth similar 😂
Thank you for an informative video. In Chicago we bring our own bags to the store. If you want a bag you will be charged 7 cents each. As for holidays, at the hospital where I work, there are only 6 holidays-Christmas, New Year’s day, Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Labor Day, & Independence Day. Nope, not Easter...You may accrue vacation days, however, usually can only use 2 weeks at a time. Unless you are granted more for a special circumstance. You may take 12 weeks leave for childbirth, not paid-unless you use your accrued vacation time.
Thanks for sharing Suzy.
Two weeks of holiday at a time sounds pretty nice to me. Japan offers up to 14 weeks of maternity leave and up to one year of paternity leave. However as of now, only 2-3% of the male workforce takes advantage of it.
Was that Bad Lobenstein? I directed a film there last year 😄 small world! We hung out at the town center every day after the shoot.
No, the one above is more south.
Bad Lobenstein looks nice though!
..i guess Japan has a very efficient waste disposal or recycling system if they tend to use a lot of plastic..
They do. Still, no plastic is of course best.
@@JapaneseJourney ..i wish other nations can adopt their waste disposal/recycling system..yes,plastic pollution should be minimized..
@@JapaneseJourney
Japanese people re-use plastic bags for many ways. Most of those plastic bags won't be waste at all. They will need the bags anyway. Only the problem is that it's made of plastic. Soon or later, they will be replaced by other materials.
Awesome. Please make another house tour video
I'm glad you liked it.
Maybe one day, when I get access to another house...
Ahahah the plastic bag phrase.
I thought it was interesting when you said at the end that the more in live in Japan the less you notice the differences. I feel the same about the UK. I find it weird to talk about culture shock since I fully adapted!
This makes creating videos about "weird Japan" and the like super hard, because I can't properly estimate if the topic on hand is actually weird or not.
The noise level in trains....
Ps another video I’ll share with students for years to come
Nice, thanks a lot!
Hey there is a “German town” on a small remote island in Okinawa! I went there maybe you could tell me if it’s just like the real thing or not
I didn't know that. If I ever set foot on one of that islands I'll make sure to check it out.
Japanese Journey I cant remember if it’s Miyakojima or a smaller island connected there by bridge. It’s extremely remote!
I don't like the UA-cam Bell. But I missed some of your Videos, so now it is activated.
I have 30 holidays a year, they are paid better than normal work days, because we are metal industry business. I would never work again in my old job as a street contruction builder again because I had less holidays, more stress, more hours per week, to many hours unpaid driving somewhere... I earned a lot of money, but money isn't everything. I prefer to work in my garden now, growing vegetables and go to work by bike. Less money, more life quality.
Nice! Both the bell and you finding a better work/life balance.
Thanks for the continued support!
It must be nice to have stuff treating you well in supermarkets, here they pretty much throw it at you and if you aren't packing it fast enough they sometimes even shout at you (on the other hand customers often treat them just as bad so it is more like a circle) I was always wondering what are Japanese tourists / expats thinking when they encounter this for the first time.
On the side note: I thought you are around my age, not almost 7 years older O_o do you use some special skin care?
Haha, thanks a lot Stan! Good lighting I guess, I'm sure I look much older in real life.
The plastic bags are a genuine nightmare.
_viel zu viele_
I always bring my own bag to the スーパーマーケット.
I'm sure this will change in Japan in the future, especially if more and more people refuse plastic bags.
Let's continue being a good role model ;)
*Everyone, don't accept plastic bags (kindly)!*
エコバッグFTW!
After 2020 July, the plastic bag will be charged in Japan. Finally, Japan decided to reduce using plastic bags.
言葉に話を戻すと、外国語や特に英語を使うのが日本ではカッコいいと思われてる。
それは無い
勘違いするな
You are not correct in stating it is rare to find an English speaking Japanese person. The Vast majority of major city citizens speak English, they just don't like to as they may be out of practice, or are shy about their English pronunciation.
Alter Schwede. Urlaub für ne grippe zu opfern is richtig gemein. Verdient man denn mehr in Japan im Gegenzug?
Glaub' nicht, zumindest nicht in meinem Bereich. Die Steuern sind aber niedriger, das macht's wieder ein bisschen wett.