How to ACTUALLY Use Your JR Pass in Japan【Pick-Up, Seat Reservations, Ticket Gates】

Many guides would tell you whether or not you should buy a JR pass for your trip, but nobody goes into details on how to actually use a JR pass when you touch down in Japan. This was a huge source of confusion for me when I planned for my trip, so I made this video in order to help you get around with your JR pass.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:53 JR Pass Pick-Up
02:10 Seat Reservation thru Ticket Counter
03:17 Seat Reservation thru Ticket Machine
05:01 Additional Tips on Reservations You might not Know
05:34 How to Pass through Ticket Gates