15 SURPRISING CULTURAL DIFFERENCES to a Japanese in America
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- Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
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Jun's been here a couple times now over the past five years, and this time he goes over some of the differences that surprised him! So if you've ever wondered how Japanese people see the US... well here is a single person's thoughts on culture shock which obviously means this is how every single Japanese person ever will also see America 100% absolutely until the end of time DUH
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Jun really likes squirrels you guys
No really back when he visited me while I was still in university, when I had to go in for a class he would just wander campus and follow the squirrels. And then later he'd tell me all about he he got super close to this one squirrel and how their tails are so much bushier than he thought they'd be and how he counted 15 squirrels all at once. He really likes squirrels.
Rachel & Jun first likkkkkkkeeeeeeeee!!!!!
hey, which is your favorite animal?
Rachel & Jun Haha that's really cute
Rachel & Jun cute!
Aww that's adorable!
Rachel & Jun Reminds me of that dog from the movie "Up". I think his name was Doug. Randomly shouts-out "Squirrel!!" haha
*TAKE HIM TO COSTCO*
haha yeah! xD
Ah, we have Costco in Japan.
YES
borzia OURS IS HUGE THO
We already have them here in Japan, do they all use that confusing member system thing tho?
Jun: *sweating*
'your dad is amazing, he's really nice'
🤣
nothing more american than being a little intimidated by your lady's old man.
Bog Meat I think being intimidated by your wife’s father isn’t just an American thing...
@@jhezrylgundran2495 maybe, but in America there's the stereotype of your wife's father chasing you away with a gun if he don't like you
Bog Meat nah that’s the same with all the cultures homie
I’m gonna laugh my ass off when Jun notices that you can drive for nearly seven hours and still be in the same state you stated in.
Try 18 and be in the same province
History_Loves_Anime oh the honesty of this comment
Ooof try Texas! 22 hours from the west side of the state to the east side.
@@yesterdaywasADTR said _"try Texas! 22 hours from the west side of the state to the east side."_
And over half of that is basically empty desert! (I know, 2 yrs later, but needed to be said) 😆
As a European, I'd be shocked by the way people wear shoes in the house. I'm surprised Jun didn't mention it.
Eva Zigon I mean I live in the US and I’m shocked by it, my mom is hygienic and no one else cares. It’s so gross.
It's gross when you have your shoes in your room, eww.
Born here in the USA and we (my family) don't wear our outside shoes inside the house. I also think it's gross. They stay on a rack by the door :)
Depends on how hygiene is regarded. Some people won't think much about it. Walk right in the house with muddy shoes. But yeah, best to leave outdoor shoes by the front. Keep indoor space as clean as possible. Now, about the cat paws... 😆
It depends where in the US you live. My family never wears shoes in the house
i wanna see a squirrel in a
*D E E P F O R E S T*
you probably get lost again
@@yhusandia omg! 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂
😂😂 nothing like a squirrel or chipmunk taking up residence in the attic. Lol
I’m America deep forest squirrels are probably huge and threatening.
😂
"you don't have to turn right when the light is red"
All the people behind you that will honk/flip you off will disagree (at least in CA)
Your driving the car not them.
Yeah. People honk at my before I feel it's safe to go can just sit through the whole red light with me than. Lol
Haley Mitchell that’s true
I was thinking the same thing when she said that.
Some states don't allow it actually
Has Jun been to a Japanese restaurant in America? I'd love to hear his take on it!
Michelle Bush
They made a video where he tries American sushi!
Roadside barbecue is my favorite traditional american food, the kind you get from food trucks.
@@dragonsember I agree. They need to go to a smoke house that's known for good smoked meat. I think it would blow his mind.
Yes! Hibachi style grill with all the spatula throws and the onion volcano! Do they even actually have that style restaurant in Japan?
most american japanese restaurants aren't owned by japanese people and don't employ japanese cooks. the typical american japanese restaurant is run by koreans.
The whole idea of a Japanese boy being introduced to a "traditional" American girl's land-owning, gun-toting American dad who builds his own house and does his own car repairs is.....kind of a funny concept that I'd love to a be a fly on the wall on.
takigan I imagine him like Clint Eastwood, lol
Freakin adorable how he just wants to hang with Jun all the time tho :)
I agree it would be weird for Jun. My bf is Chinese and my father built his own house (several) but being Australian we are anti gun. I'm also vegetarian so it's a big culture shock for him but he says it is our destiny. Just like Jun and Rachel.
Polite society meets wild wild west
To me, it says her dad wants to get to know his new son-in-law as much as possible, both out of real interest in what Jun is like, and out of concern for his daughter's best interests. And I agree, it's a chance for him to bond with his new son-in-law like he'd spend time with his sons. That sounds like a good dad to me. Good for Jun and for Rachel's dad. I get the impression that Rachel's love for new or foreign culture had support and roots in her family upbringing. So her mom and dad may be very happy to have Jun join the family, and at least they want their daughter to be happy. LOL, probably some culture shock on both sides, but that may give you all some fun memories for the future. -- Hey, have both sets of parents met and had a chance to really get to know each other yet? I hope they like each other.
I live in Canada and have spotted some Japanese tourists awwing and taking pictures of squirrels.
squirrels are pretty cute but Canadians dont notice since we see them all the time.
Yeah they're everywhere here in California and never understood why everyone takes pics of them all the time but someone told me they're so cute I guess LOL.
+daviangel squirrels they move really fast and they always avoid people. So it's really hard and rare to really see them
At my old duplex there were so many squirrels outside barking at each other that I would have to yell at them at least once a day.
Bethchecker it's like that with pill bugs too. They don't have them in japan I guess and everyone there thinks they're really cute
Bethchecker The only time I noticed a squirrel is when it barked at my dog. It was fat so I dubbed it "fat f*ck". That may sound mean but it's antagonizing my dogs.
If you don't turn right at the red light someone's bound to honk at you out of annoyance 😬😂
It depends on if it is an actual right turn only lane or not, or if your right blinker is on.
@@elouise5593 That's what I was thinking. In the city I live in Texas, we have a few signs that say "No Turn On Red", but it's mostly in the downtown area and not everyone follows that rule. Especially if they're no cops around 😂
My dad (American) has some over-seas business partners in Korea. When they came here they wanted to rent a big classic Cadillac car and drive on the "big roads". So, they were doing that, and they saw one of those entire houses being transported (you know with "wide load" yellow banner on it and the two flanking cars to help it navigate down the road). The Korean guys went nuts! They were like, "American roads are so big, you can drive houses down the road!"
North Koreans would be amazed just to see houses...
Oh, just reading that made me LMBO!
LOL that's awesome 😂
@@ridikerous North Koreans have houses...
If Jun thinks regular supermarkets have big portions, he should visit a Costco.
they have costcos in japan too though lol
YES. BULK POPCOOOOOORN.
lmao 7-11 is one of the most popular convenience stores in japan
MelonPalooza he should visit a super Walmart😂
misschelz1 they just be glorious
I love how Jun talks about Rachel's dad. Very sweet. Rachel must have an awesome dad.
Me:*sees profile pic*
Also me: TUMBLR US GREAT AM I RITE
That lipstick shade is really pretty on you, Rachel.
MyEmpireIsTheWorld ikr like I want the shade and brand XD
Yes, was thinking the same...
Yes it's beautiful!!
It matches her hair
Awwww thats really wholesome that Jun and Rachel’s dad spend time playing with drones
"I love cupcakes :D"
"They look so artificial to me"
".....-_- They look happy to me!"
Rachel is so cute lol! I love you guys
I think it's really interesting how far removed we are from natural colors that bright colored foods look 'happy'....I don't disagree, but in the 'wild' they'd be poisonous!
+Tankitha ...To add to that, in Europe, particularly the UK, many of the common American food colourings are banned because they're potentially harmful to the nervous system. Children are considered especially vulnerable.
I grew up in America (and still live in the US), but I agree with Jun on this one. Rainbow-colored foods gross me out and look artificial to me. I don't even like candy, except for certain kinds of chocolate. :)
and haha that was really cute xD
Russian and Hebrew subtitles were submitted! Thank you!! -Jun
Hi, Jun! I think next time you're in America you should take a video of you eating a lot of strange American food!
Angel Of LightSaber Don't tell him to do that, he'll die.
Thanks for subtitles! I really appreciate it!
Спасибо)
hey, ive noticed something about russia and other countries and cannot decide for myself. Here in russia we are making those ))) after text in internet, it stands for :) but its like one brace instead of whole smile. do you do this or it is just russian internet thing?
Jun, you must try funnel cakes, grilled steak, barbecue food, weirdos in Walmart...I can’t think of anymore.
*weirdos in wallmart*
"Weirdos in Walmart" - this needs more likes.
@@Aizekku LOL!
i have not tried any of this maybe cuz i live in la ???
I don't live in USA , but I can relate to weirdos in Walmart, I don't know why😂
I went to the United Kingdom once, and they had all of their old, unusable bridges up still. Even after new ones were built. I asked a British person why the old bridges were up, and he said, "They are a part of history, so we don't want to tear them down. What do you do with them in America?" Well, I lived in FL, and director James Cameron had just finished filming the Arnold Schwarzenegger movie, "True Lies", in the Florida Keys. I told the British guy, well, I just went to see James Cameron blow up the famous Seven Mile Bridge for a movie. The British guy was like ... O.O
Excellent story, I didn't realize they blew up a bridge for that movie...
Because the U.S. is a young country comparing with The United Kingdom's history.
Some of the old bridges get used for pedestrians after they get replaced by bigger better road bridges but yeah, there are quite a lot of spots where there are parts of old bridges just left with a new bridge next to it. I think we are just used to the remnants of our past being left when their life is over. Realistically a thousand plus of years of our history is easy to see around us in most of the country.
They didn't really blow up the Seven Mile Bridge. They used fake debris where they took out an old swing bridge to make it look like they blew up the bridge and used a to-scale model for the actual explosion.
Your comment bemused me. All old bridges would have to be in a state of decreptitude not to be used anymore. And, yeah, we value our history, because old bridges are very beautiful and to be admired hundreds of years on.
Door lock:
As a child my mother told me, “The cat’s eye keeps you safe.” 😺
Meaning; if the lock looks like the pupil of a cat’s eye the door is secured.
I guess the goat’s eye 🐐 will keep you safe in Japan 🇯🇵.
That's so cute. I've never heard that before
Beeeeeeeehhh
I love this and can't believe that I never heard it before! 😊💙💙💙
That's adorable. My deadbolt is like the japanese I guess. Straight up and down is unlocked, totally sideways is locked. Maybe it's a foreign lock that shipped here lol
Kyra Todd same here in the Philippines
I'm from the Mid-west. I think these would be some great things to do for people visiting America:
1. Go to one of our bars at night time. Sit down at the counter, order a drink, and converse with strangers. If you're too nervous to talk to anyone, don't worry, being at the bar people are likely to talk to you. Our drinking age is 21 in every state, and ID is 100% required unless you look well into your 50's, and even then it's not a guarantee.
2. Experience a massive large greasy breakfast at a diner. Usually with eggs, toast, bacon, pancakes and coffee. Again, try sitting at the counter. People like to talk to strangers here.
3. Go to a county, or state fair. But beware things can get pricey so bring at least $50 to $100 for 1 person. There is loads of fun activities, contests, and of course: the food!
4. Try visiting a farmer's market, art sale, or flea market. You'll find a variety of things from historical pieces, fresh produce, baked goods, cool art, and more.
5. Go to Wal-Mart late at night. There's no one there, and Wal-Mart literally has everything under the sun. Even if you don't buy anything I think you can experience just how convenient our stores are here and maybe pick up some affordable souvenirs for your family and friends.
6. Go to a sports game. We LOVE sports in America. My personal favorite games to go to are hockey games, again you may want to try talking to strangers :). Tail gate parties are also really popular with football but I've personally never been to one.
7. Visit one of our local or state parks. America has a very diverse and beautiful landscape filled with many different types of wild life.
8. Go fishing or hunting. But learn how to properly do both safely before hand, and know that in many places you are legally required to purchase a license to do so.
9. If you're religious, or interested in religion... Try going to church! I'm an atheist but I was raised religious. I haven't been to church in well over 10 years now, but you'd be surprised at how fun it can be at times. If you're more liberal make sure to look for a liberal oriented church... otherwise you probably won't have a pleasant experience.
That's pretty much all I can think of for now. Great video!
Zurako desu these are all really good suggestions. I was going to make a comment of my own but yours covers it and more
Sarah Stephens Thanks!
Zurako desu I agree with everything except the Walmart part.
she has to take him during the day.
"People of Walmart" are sure to be walking around.
now that would be a shock! 😂😂
missYuki Joly I've been to walmart quite a few times late at night. But the part of town is more middle-class to upper middle-class. Worst I've seen is people in PJ's. I guess it depends on which Walmart you go to lol.
Zurako desu I've been to quite a few and some are just awful lol some people have NO class! 😂😖
I really love their relationship. I love how they're both willing and eager to learn about each other's cultural differences.
As an American, I can honestly say that Jun definitely needs to watch a 4th of July Fireworks show or at the very least, pet a tamed squirrel. 🙂
You do realize Asians know about fireworks?
Japan's firework shows are significantly larger than America's
Miss T They won’t if they’re tame
Yes
Here in Utah it's a 360° view of fireworks every 4th of July We have a full week of fireworks and then we have some later in July again. On those nights you can sit in one spot and watch over 25 mi² hundreds of fireworks displays it's fantastic
When my family hosted Japanese exchange students one of the most shocking things to all of them was the Big Gulp from 7-11. Their last day in the U.S. we took everyone to a 7-11 because they all wanted to take a Big Gulp cup home with them to show off. Beyond that, they were startled by some of our roller coasters - how big and fast they went - especially the ones that just drop you straight down. It's still funny to me how the Big Gulp shocked them more than the crazy park rides. :-D
TheArtymuse yea our portions aren't exactly good
I hoped that they only drank like 10% of that cup and poured out the rest. America is really gung ho with their portions.
Most of them couldn't finish, but there were a few very determined individuals that did. I think they made it a little competition.
TheArtymuse My FIL from Somalia was fascinated with the size of sodas in the US. He couldn't finish them and his food.
Vanessa Ro They rather enjoyed most of them, but it was the sudden drop rides that freaked out a lot of them.
Tbh, you can get culture shock just from going state to state. Most states do their own things in terms of things like food or societal norms, so it's a bit tricky to list a main culture shock that is surprising to me personally. ^^;;
Honestly though, it's pretty funny at times like the whole south riding horses off into the sunset, wearing cowboy boots and a hat while yelling, "YEE-HAWWWW"
TheDangerWolf Wait, what south does this?
HitodamaKyrie ah, I was poking at a southern stereotype of "All southerners love like the Wild West"
I probably misunderstood the comment though XD
TheDangerWolf Alright. It's just that I'm personally from the so-called "Deep South" (Southern Alabama to be specific) and that stereotype still sounded pretty silly to me for a generalisation.
AnimeMangaOtakuAkG That's extremely true. I'm from Memphis, and just driving the nine hours to Charlotte, NC had me shocked. People could drive properly, no skipping in lines, no trash in the streets, and no sign of ghetto. I was pleasantly surprised, even more so when we were told we'd be moving there.
I’ve never heard of not having a ceiling light 🤔 That’s weird to me.
It is classic, at least in the living room in Canada
lol i'm from Louisiana and ive never heard of not having ceiling lights either
As a European I was probably the most weirded out by that. That and turning right on the red light
...every year in Pennsylvania we have to have a car inspection and emissions testing
Same here in Maryland
😰 apparently michigan doesn't care about the air...
California requires an emissions check every few years (idk what the span of time is and I am lazy) as well, though I don't think they fully inspect the vehicle. Given some of the crazy things I've seen driving around (cars missing basically entire bumpers/hoods/etc) I really do not think California cares about the actual state of the vehicle.
I know right! I was totally shocked when she didn’t know about car inspections!
In the UK all vehicles over 3 years old need a full check every year by a qualified mechanic. Didnt realise it wasn't a thing elsewhere...
Thank you Alexandra X for the Romanian subtitles! :D
OMH I LOVE YOUR LIPSTICK RACHEL it looks sooooooo good on you
So glad I found your channel. I also hate when houses don't have overhead lights. America has "trends" when it comes to lighting. Recessed lights, track lights, pendulum lights, etc. So whatever year a house was built or renovated, you get the "trend" for that year. For something to do next time that is very American, I would suggest a college football game. A stadium full of 80,000 people, the tailgating, the marching bands. I imagine that would be a pretty big spectacle for people not from the United States.
I had never considered that American house's lighting fixtures change over time. You were very clever to notice this. :-)
Just going to a park and grilling on a weekend is a VERY fun and All American thing to do!
Cal 2013 it's really obvious. Go on zillow and search up 1980s houses and the lights are hideous gold, in 90s houses they are a different type of hideous gold, in 2000s houses they are pretty stainless steel usually and in 2010s they are either really pretty brushed steel or that hideous bronze for those stupid modern "farmhouse sheiks" that have been "in" since 2017
@@LucasFernandez-fk8se I think the only time "modern farmhouse" is stupid is when it's not suited to the style the home is built in or not on or near an actual farm. Like, a ranch style or cape cod when decorated as a farmhouse just clashes in my opinion. I live on a farm and I have a few farmhouse touches here and there but I literally have cows surrounding my entire home except for our driveway and chickens in my backyard. But also, to each their own.
In New York, 3 years ago we bought our first home, a condo that was built in the '70s. it is so frustrating that there is no ceiling light and we only have table lamps or the occasional sconce.
We decided that's one of our major renovations, adding recessed lighting in the ceiling. It can get quite dark and we don't have much natural light since our front porch is always in the shade.
I like how Jun talked about the colours in food. Fun fact, in some countries, American cereal like Lucky Charms would be either illegal or need warnings saying that they may have an effect on children!
I wanna see Jun hang out with Rachel’s dad.
Yeah, that right on red is freaky. Saving gas? Who knew? Thanks for the history.
Hmm, I've never seen house without a ceiling light. Strange.
yeah im originally from illinois where every house had ceiling lights but out in ohio almost no houses have ceiling lights unless they're super fancy. it sucks! a lot of the time they'll have an outlet in the room wired up to one of the light switches so that you can hook a lamp up and leave it on all the time, but just flip off the light switch when you want it off and flip it again when you want it on. its a lot less convenient but its alright things could be a lot worse!
Kiki Lang I'm from Illinois and have never seen a house with a ceiling light
Most houses I've been in here in TN have ceiling lights in the living room, and my small house does too. My brother's house is about the same size as mine and his doesn't though, It just varies style wise I guess. I would hate to live in a house without a ceiling light.
Kiki Lang you can also legally left turn on red if you're in a one way street and the cross street is also one way left. this comes into effect in downtown the most
“You guys don’t have ceiling lights”
Me: *intently stares at the three ceiling lights I can see from my couch*
That's the thing about culture shock in the US. It's so big! I moved from CA to GA and I can tell you that ours is a country with a decent variance in customs and traditions based on the region.
If you don't mind me asking, which part of GA? Fellow Georgian
Ooofda! Severe culture shock from Cali to Georgia. I moved from UK to GA, I'm American from Alaska/Seattle but lived in Europe DE&UK my childhood, 7-13, the most influential yrs, Georgia USA was quite the culture shock for me especially at that age.
I love the way how rachel look at jun, it's really cute and lovely
Lol, Jun is adorable!
Wicked Amoeba Agreed! He is so repectful to Rachel.
They are both adorable! I love to watch their interaction with each other.
He's so likeable
Ok ceiling lights are normal ! Why don’t you have ceiling lights?! 😂 maybe it’s just my area of America 🤷🏼♀️
My parents' house has ceiling lights in some rooms but not others. My shitty apartment has recessed spotlights in the main room and a big school-like florescent light in the bedroom. I use lamps unless I need to find something.
Allyson Genzer they are normal. That means their house is hella old
I have ceiling lights in every room , even the balcony
She's right, i have no lighting in my living room, and i HATE having to turn on 3 separate lamps to have a semi-lit room in the evening. Same with all my friend's homes... even apartments. Is this a regional thing? I'm in michigan.
I don’t have ceiling lights in the living room or any bedrooms in my house and it’s pretty common in the houses where I live here in PA. It really depends on the age of your house. Older homes tend not to unless added during remodeling. Mine is 110 years old so not too surprising.
The more I watch your videos, the more I see that my relationship with my French husband (I'm American) is actually more normal than I thought. I'm seeing that you guys encounter the same kind of problems we do and it gives me confidence that we're actually doing ok.
He, too, gets real nervous about when we visit the States because everyone around where I'm from has guns. (I'm from Ohio and it's very heavy on gun culture) You can't walk into a Walmart in my town without seeing some camo loving dude slinging a massive rifle on his back. Has Jun ever been to an American flea market? That would be a riot for him I bet.
You should go to some of the great National Parks in the U.S, such as Yellowstone National Park, and Glacier National Park, and see the redwood forests in California, and the Grand Canyon, the Rocky Mountains, etc. The U.S has some amazing natural wonders!
Slimy Weasles I agree, they should totally do that!!
I agree! Although often the state parks can be nearly as pretty too, and definitely easier to get to.
i want him to see a bear! X9
I recommend Joshua Tree National Park, in late summer.
If you're in Ohio, there's this one place near Cincinatti where someone built a castle, and there's the Underground Railroad museum in Cincinatti too.
日本語字幕のタイミングを修正いたしました。ご迷惑おかけして申し訳ありませんでした。今年も、今年もよろしくお願い致します。^^ -Jun
Rachel & Jun 明けましておめでとうございます！
Rachel & Jun この動画で紹介してることってアメリカならどこでも当てはまるんですか？州によって全く異なるって聞いたことがあるんですが……
He should try Hunting..
今年も動画楽しみにしています♪
また頻繁にアップしてください☆
キッチンも楽しみにしています☆
uuuppsss..now i know..what about going skydiving..or a try some tacos :) animal friendly..😸
Next time you should try going somewhere exclusively by bus. Public transportation here in the U.S. is super unreliable. I think the contrast to Japan might be an interesting experience.
It depends on where you are. Where I live, mass transit is very reliable. Massachusetts sucked when I visited there.
It's reliable in central CT. They even built new highways specifically for Fast Trac buses, so the commute is much shorter now, they don't have to take the regular congested roads!
The public transport in japan isn't that great either, it's only good on the city area and I don't think rachel and jun lives in the middle of tokyo
On the outskirts there are more bus stations compared to the US, but it's pretty much the same.
@@tristan6509 That's not true, Japan is very good in transportation because it reaches the countryside even by bus is enough, so what are your parameters that make transportation in Japan not good?
@@ivanbudianto1962 if you're saying that the countryside gets busses, almost every country has that
enough≠good... It's not plausible for the government to make good public transportation to every small village either.
When Jun talked about the cloth shop, I mistake read subskliption "Hamburger" not "hanger" in my Japanese subskliption.
Then, I thought "Wowwww, its so Amerika!"
I've been curious about Jun's ability to speak English - - - he speaks it SO well and withOUT much accent!!?!
gardengalsu Actually, his accent is more present than you think. The interesting thing about English nowadays is that we hear so many different people of difference races and from different countries speak it, we're just very used to people having very varied underlying accents when they speak.
Probably helps when he is always talking to his English speaking wife...
have a great day person scrolling through comments!
thank you, dear stranger!
my life is a living hell anyway
i should die
but thanks anyway
You Too! :)
Yeah, you got me, Clarissa. I guess I have nothing better to do.
Clarissa Indranada you too :-) thanks! ❤
I showed my kids this video and they enjoyed learning about the differences. Thanks for sharing your perspective Jun! We are hoping to spend a year in Japan, in the future.
Oww it was so cute when she said “papa”
as a European, people carrying guns is definitely the most shocking thing about America for me. I can tell why Jun was scared at first, haha
It's regional too. In my state, New Jersey, you can't openly carry a gun in public. Not a lot of people really have guns in my area. When I was little, I didn't even know regular people could even legally have guns. Going into a gun area would make me a little nervous, since it's not what I grew up with. Most of the North East isn't big on guns. Guns are more common and accepted in the Mid West and South. The U.S. is so big, that there are a lot of little cultural differences from area to area.
oh, I had no idea! Thanks for clearing that up, it's easy for us foreigners to assume that some things are the same all over the U.S., especially with stuff that we perceive as "typically" American...then again, it's surprisingly easy to have wrong assumptions about other countries in general, so I'm glad we all have a chance to discuss about them and learn how things actually are
lol, I had a few French airline pilots standing around at the gun counter at Wal-Mart and were just amazed at how easy it is to get a gun in Arizona. I showed them I was carrying concealed and it blew their minds. They had to get a picture with me, and they asked me to pull out my gun and pose like a Hollywood action star. I told them I couldn't do that of course, but it cracked me up just how excited they were to meet someone with a gun. Mind you, I grew up in Southern California, and I never saw a gun the entire time I lived there growing up.
As an American, it scares me ^ ^;
MoonstonePearl brings up a good point that most people outside of the US don't realize, and that's its size. We have states that are larger than most countries, and the US as a whole is very large. Differences in culture/economy/accents are much more significant than in smaller countries just due to the amount of distance between people. That being said owning guns is legal (with a legal permit of course) pretty much all over America since it's protected by the 2nd amendment (which the reason for its existence goes back to the founding of our country's independence), but many states have concealed laws so your gun can't be showing. I live in California and honestly most people don't even realize how many gun carriers are around them just because you never see them.
You guys should rent an RV for a couple weeks and travel around the USA with Jun. That would be a cool series. Love your vids😍
YES I want this!
Hell yeah!
YES. I would really enjoy watching Jun's reactions to his experience immersed in American culture through roadtrip travel.
The way Rachael stares at Jun when he spoke just made me so jealous. Added with that little smile... aww its just so charming.
Wish your family a very happy life ahead.
I love the Rachel calls her dad ‘Papa’, it sounds so sweet😂❤️
it's actually a german word :) we call our dads papa or papi :)
@@justme8841 It's used in many languages, like french and spanish
I recently went to NYC and there were two things that bugged me.
First, the fact that no price tag includes the tax. I mean you won't avoid tax anyway so why not include it in price. That's really annoying, because sometimes I expected to pay like 45$, but it became later 47 and I didn't have the money so I had to leave something behind.
The second one is the tip. You have to tip waiters extravagant amounts of money, because apparently they are noy getting paid so the only money they get is the tips. Where I leave, you can just pay 2 or 3 €, but in America? The normal one was like 20 bucks! It was like a plate itself!
+Iriasu Koroku aghhhh yeah both those things bother me too!! Sales tax gets so much worse when you're making a big purchase, too. Total $1300? NOPE ACTUALLY IT'S $1400, SURPRISE! 😭
Rachel & Jun 😂😂
because different areas have different tax rates so the customers have a duty to know to calculate it themselves. Also the tip is usually 15-20% of the bill.
Iriasu Koroku can't you leave there without paying tip? i wouldn't care even they stare me or something, i don't give any tip in my country either.
Christy-MiyukiItachi Oh I see.
Jun, in NYC you can't turn on a red light. Just in case you guys visit here and don't get fined.
Yes, that's only legal in some states.
Jamil Vints, Woah, that's so weird. I'll have to keep that in mind since the other states I've visited allow right on red.
Is it a state law, or just an NYC specific one?
japzone I'm not sure about other states i lived in NYC all my life. sorry but I know in Cali you can turn since many Cali people get a ticket for doing that here.
Maybe it's because of how busy NYC is. In Buffalo it's okay to turn on red.
Jamil Vints No I meant, is it a law in New York *State*, or is it New York *City* specific? Sorry if I wasn't clear earlier.
The direction for locked vs unlocked is never consistent here in America
Your dad was a little overly confident with his reply 🤷🏼♂️
True! We actually have our locks purposely offset so it looks like one is unlocked in an attempt to deter theft.
Mine go there other way do I was like oh no I put them on wrong. LoL and I didn't it was just how they are. But then i relize yeah we all expect people to do their own repairs. House wives are expected to have a basic working knowledge of this stuff even way back in the 40s and 50s.
You turn it counterclockwise to lock it.
Some of the doors in my house don’t lock no matter which way you turn it! Most notably the main bathroom!
@@rebeccakang7624 how does that work since the outside of the deadbolt lock looks just like a lock....it's the indoor part that looks different.....are you trying to keep them inside long enough to call 911 or shoot them?
Has anyone noticed whenever he speaks in any of they're vids she's always staring directly into his teeth😂😂
more like his mouth haha
I have issues hearing people so I constantly look at people's mouths when they speak to help me understand what they are saying.
She be wanting to kiss those lips
I worked at Disney World for 11 years and one of the things that always surprised people was when a squirrel would run across the pavement. Everyone would stop and watch. Most Americans don't realize that outside of our country squirrels are rather rare.
Keith Barrett *and Canada
Cause you probably hunted they and ate em
As an American who lived in Japan for a few years I can actually relate to Jun's culture shock experiences. I had become so accustomed to life in Japan that coming home threw me for a loop! I will never forget the moment I realized how much I was going to miss Japan. I went to a store and handed my debit card to the cashier and she snatched my card out of my hand!! I was appalled and then remembered that people aren't nearly as courteous in America as they are in Japan! I miss living there but hope I can go back for a a visit!
This is how I felt after coming home from Spain after a year. I just miss the culture. I would like to hang on to much of the culture... I feel more at home there than here.
I also think that it's about where you live in America. I went to Iowa and had the same thing done to me. No one talked or tried to make conversation, and when I gave someone something they snatched it. Life up there is much different than Alabama. I think that it is just as kind as Japan, but a little less formal. It's more of a 'be kind' rather than social edicts. We still have those but just not as much. The main things are please, thank you, yes and no mam/sir. Also to look inviting and easy going. Get these few things and your already good at southern edict.
@@Lily-dv3qf I'm from Alabama. That's spot on. I would really like to visit Japan though
Take Jun to the national parks and show him the nature
As someone from Germany the car part really resonates with me 😁 i‘m always so shocked that you could literally drive your car until it falls apart in America. In Germany we have something that’s called TÜV which tests anything from children’s bumperseats to whole cars and you regularly have to „get your TÜV“ and if they think your car isn’t safe anymore you are not allowed to drive it. 😅
we heave yearly safety and emissions inspections
Yeah, you have to have your car inspected once a year in the UK as well, and you can absolutely fail it if your car isn't safe. Bit horrifying to consider Americans aren't required them too!
@@redwitch95 what are you talking about we are required to do them if you don't then your tag will expire and that's a hefty fine along with impound
@@tyler93539 my American friends gave me the impression that it really depended on the individual state, and some are a lot more lenient than others when it comes to road/car safety, so that's what I was basing it off
@@redwitch95 It depends on the state. We have mandatory yearly safety/ emission inspections here in Massachusetts.
Huh, I'm from California and a few of these things are different to me too. Most houses I've seen here have ceiling lights, locks don't have a pattern (some are up some are sideways), our cars need a SMOG inspection in order to get registered, people don't carry guns all that often (sure people own them, but they keep them at home). I think it's very possible to experience large culture shock within America even!
joguSD Yes! Very true. I live in California as well.
And even with SMOG checks, it's only after a certain number of years and they are on the cheaper end of car stuff. Yeah, a lot of new houses have recessed lighting in the living room now (older houses and apartments only have kitchen and bathroom lights).
joguSD yes! I live in Burbank, Ca
Oh yeah, there are so many different regions in the US and each has its own culture. I moved from the San Francisco area to a small, very isolated city in Oregon. The only thing they have in common is the English language! After 9 years I still have culture shock. :-(
diane9247 I live in Oregon! What town are you talking about?
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Have a safe trip! I lived outside Sendai for over a year as a child in 1953 and loved it. Recently I saw a video that stalking has dramatically increased in Japan and that people need to hire private security companies to stop the harrassment. This was a shock to me! Is this true?
Rachel & Jun yall should go to some national and state parks next time you come. Also why not go to some major cities close to yall and compare them to Japanese cities.
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You guys are so enjoyable to watch! I love your story!
On one trip to Japan, I was climbing Mount Takao with my partner when a squirrel ran out in front of us suddenly. Being Australian, we don’t have them in our country. So I was so surprised and excited to see one in person; and in my joy I turned not only to my partner, but to two elderly Japanese women behind us who were also hiking (and doing a much better job than us!). In my very limited Japanese at the time, all I could manage was, “みて! みて!”, pointing at the squirrel. The ladies were so cute and responded “りす！可愛いですね!” Since then I’ve NEVER forgotten the word for squirrel haha.
During a trip to Washington D.C these squirrels went up to people and me including to beg for French fries. Jun would probably love that lol
Lol. That's so amusing. Would make for great viral videos :)
Aeri Tree I think that must be common in areas with tourists. the animals get used to so many people. at the grand canyon, as soon as I opened my granola, a squirrel ran up and held its paws out for food. it was cute, but a little overweight 😊
Aeri Tree I think that must be common in areas with tourists. the animals get used to so many people. at the grand canyon, as soon as I opened my granola, a squirrel ran up and held its paws out for food. it was cute, but a little overweight 😊
The concept of more than 12 episodes is pretty amazing indeed
SpookyRoseVA Production Studios are not as rich as massive american studios. There are also plenty of shows that have multiple seasons. I assume you are just joking though. I personally I would rather have a lot more variety in tv shows that tend to be shorter than significantly less variety and longer shows.
Stephen Hoydem if you think it's bad like in Days of Our Lives, try Taiwanese dramas. 800~1000+ is the norm.
Eh, I prefer Korean shows because most of the time each show is done in 16-20 episodes. There are very few American shows that I'll keep watching after the 2nd season, I tend to get bored of most. The exception being a show like Buffy, or even Full House... it's crazy cheesy, but I like the reboot on Netflix. But Korea has their exceptions, too... some shows have hundreds of episodes. But I haven't stuck with any of them, the only thing about squeezing a story into 16 episodes is often the writers are overworked so that's why shows tend to go downhill the last few episodes - they aren't given enough time to properly wrap up each show usually.
I was surprised when I made foreign friends that one of the questions they asked me was why American dramas are so long. And I was thinking why are foreign dramas so short? I think longer series allow for the story to be developed more. But they also commented that usually only the first couple of seasons of American dramas are good, but then they tend to get worse over time. Which I can't really argue with. There often are many shows that continue for way too long just because they have a dedicated fan base. Even if the story is no longer good.
very true
I would imagine the food portion sizes (either fast food, restaurants, or in the grocery store) would shock me the most! I would probably feel like I was getting ripped off in Japan, lol
I just realized that their hairs remind me of Kirito and Asuna- its something~
Ohmygosh you're so right! PLEASE COSPLAY AS KIRITO AND ASUNA Y'ALL
Also shinji and asuka from evangelion
Meh, sorta
Jun doesn't have a harem tho
@@mochaneko3416 does the fan base count?
Has Jun been to an "all you can eat" buffet? I would LOVE to see his reaction to The Golden Corral or Old Country Buffet!
I was just going to comment this! I think that's something that not a lot of other countries have. I second this suggestion.
0sleepninja0 All you can eat is popular in Europe too! :)
Awesome! Those are my favorite places to eat at since I hate having to choose just one food item. haha
Or the American-style Chinese buffet :D That might be interesting since I'm sure Japan has their version(s) of Chinese food, too?
Leopold III
No thats just all American's . 😂😂😂😂 jkjk
People carrying around guns shocks me too and I've lived my whole life in America but no one carries them where I live lmao
BalletBabexx You mean her dad carry It on a daily basis on him ??? Like everyday and everywhere ???
I always have one on me. I pray I never. Need it, but I would rather have it and not need it. I have had someone attempt to mug me with a knife before. I was able to scare them away.
I live in the Midwest & the only people I have ever seen carrying a gun in public are police. Even that makes me uncomfortable though.
LeesaDeAndrea most people who carry guns daily have concealed carry. You honestly can’t see if a person is carrying a gun like that unless you know exactly what to look for, even then it’s hard to see
It is more common in rural areas. In extremely rural areas it is almost required due to animal life and the lack of anyone to help you if you get attacked (by people or animals)
In cities it is more common in places like Texas, Arizona, and to a lesser extent New Mexico, Idaho, Montana, etc. If you are in some place like LA it is extremely uncommon because there is no need and a lot of stigma against it as some people who lived in cities for multiple generations often associate fire arm ownership with racism, sexism, and a lack of education.
It is definitely not a unified thing and less then half of american households even own a fire arm these days. As we concentrate more into major metropolitan areas this number will likely decrease.
Not surprisingly the rate of hunting is also on the decline and this is a huge problem because wild life managment is predominantly funded from hunting licenses and taxes on sporting equipment causing closing of camp grounds, hiking trails, invasive species eradication programs, etc. But that is another story. :)
tl;dr
Guns are more common but not universal :)
When she says "ok we'll go to Subway" at 9:13 the Ok Google starts on my phone lol
your videos are giving me so much positiv energy
At my house the door lock thing is really irritating, because one of them is locked when it's horizontal and the other is locked when it's vertical, so I always forget which is which.
Those door locks that point vertical when locked are installed wrong!
@@Siciro I wish that were true
@@EGL24Xx it is true
@@EGL24Xx both work the same but only one is socially acceptable
@@John-lk5su it isn't true, because in many cases you have no way to correct the orientation
Ceiling lights (and the ones with fans) are more popular in rhe west I think and in the city/suburbs
Neulei In California they're like in every household :0
Kiru 「キル」 Yeaaa. I used to live in Cali but now I live in Vegas and not all houses have ceiling lights :C
Neulei I live in Sweden now and we have ceiling lights there too!
Neulei I've lived in Texas Florida and Washington and have always had ceiling lights or lights attached to fans
I live in the Chicago suburbs and my bedroom and the other non-masters bedrooms don't have ceiling lights but the master's bedroom and the living room, kitchen, etc. do
Jun and Rachel literally bestest of best couple goals
I ended up being here in your channel most of the time! Lovely couple!
All of the rooms in my house have ceilings lights, it’s very common, so much so that I didn’t know that other parts didn’t have ceiling lights super commonly
My room comes with no lighting so I have to use a lamp.
If you ever come to Southern California, have to hit up Disneyland, Universal Studios, Anaheim Packing District, farmer markets (this one isn't limited to SoCal), bus tours around Hollywood (very touristy but hey, might as well try!), Santa Monica Pier/Promenade, outdoor malls (Americana or the Grove), walk along the Hollywood Walk of Frame and visit Hollywood & Highland. Oh man, I wish I can list them all but there's too many (especially when it comes to food)! Hope you visit us soon! :)
In San Diego, we add french fries to our burritos (:
So true!! Most of the Mexican restaurants here taste like Chipotle T-T
I do remember going to Disneyland and Universal when I was a kid. I remember it as being really fun, but that could just be nostalgia. My more recent trips to California were nice too, but being from Alaska, it's not exactly somewhere I'd want to live. Way too crowded for me.
Ashley N also 626 night market
Six Flags Magic Mountain
3:36 Yes, this is exactly how it works in America. Everyone carries around guns and whenever someone offends someone else they both pull out their guns and shoot until one of the people is dead. (I'm joking, of course.)
I found this channel by chance, got hooked, subscribed👍
Love the way how adorable you two are as a couple.God bless you guys.
I’m italian, married with a russian, living in Dubai.
Your videos help me with my share of cultural barries. Cheers
I think it also depends on where you live. Like New York and Los Angeles and these big built up areas you won't find people renovating their houses and stuff.
Have huge plots of land and big houses you can build your self is definitely a rural trait, and not just in America.
maybe NYC but NY is mostly country man. dont say NY when talking about NYC they are incredibly different.
st8lion Indeed, I grew up in upstate NY but now live in NYC. The culture shock still blows my mind after all these years and I'm in the same state!
I live in NYC. NYC encompasses all the five boroughs, but does not include upstate NY. So when you talk about New York City, you're actually referencing Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and the Bronx, in addition to Manhattan.
People living in Manhattan aren't likely to do home renovations because of building restrictions on apartments. But people living in other boroughs are. Many of us own our own houses, and there are a lot of suburb type neighborhoods in the boroughs. In the 2017 year we (on our own) painted most of the rooms in the house, and my parents partially gutted and rebuilt the basement. Everyone I know, unless they live in midtown Manhattan, has done some sort of house renovation by themselves. It's extremely common.
come to the best city in NY which is Syracuse hands down (state fair, friendly people, Destiny USA, War Memorial, On Center, SU Campus, Oneida Lake, only takes about an hour to get to the St. Lawrence, best snow plows in the country, Adirondacks are very close by, and everything that both city and country lovers would enjoy) unfortunately NYC and Albany Bleeds us, Rochester, Oswego, Fulton, Watertown, Clayton, and all other Upstate cities dry so NYC can support itself. there is a reason the beautiful state is known as the vampire state.
but yeah home renovations are very common place here
If he hasn't yet, Jun should try going to...
1) Cabela's, because it's a good representation of a certain version of American culture that's often misunderstood
2) A Japantown. I live near SF, so it's not far to go to Japantown SF, I don't know what it's like where you guys are staying, but for a future video, it could be pretty interesting for him to see an American place that represents what is understood as Japanese culture over here in the states. Pretty meta, but could be really interesting.
3) An American Zoo...and/or a rescue zoo (there are often squirrels there that are TAME!)
4) A sporting event like football or baseball
5) This would be more difficult, but visiting an American school.
6)More morbid, but an American Museum, particularly about world war II and how America views what happened. This as well as Asian History Museums in the US.
7) Beaches! Beaches all throughout the US are so different, even just on the west coast there is so much variety (i.e., rocky beaches, sandy beaches, cold sand, warm sand, cold water, warm water, smooth rocks, shale, etc, etc!)
8) California! Haha :) But I'm biased... :p
Also! A movie theatre, a play, and a gym!
Excellent list, Kalise! I'm biased about California, too.
Kalise California's beaches and Oregon's beaches are awesome.
Proportions are big here in America, true, but you dont have to eat all of the food in one sitting. You can put the rest away in a take out box and have the rest for dinner or lunch the next day.
You two are so cool :]
5:34 Car inspections or "Smog checks" are required every 2 years in CA to renew your vehicle registration. Each state has its own smog laws iirc
It's very American to have a picnic and kick off your shoes. If the grass is soft, you could walk around. It feels really nice.
4th of July is my favorite holiday and just about as American as you can get. If you haven't experienced that yet, you definitely should. ♡
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@@laurenalmeyda6916 I guess fire ants are mostly in south USA? They sound annoying 😅
@@miriamd.2198 Yes, they are pretty bad!
The main thing i dont like about 4th of july is when you wake up the next day covered with mosquito bites.
New years here is always way more lit than the 4th of july
Jun a simple road trip across the plains of America would shock anybody!
I’ve been trying to get Jun’s hair color for FOREVER. That blue/black tint looks badass. I’m not even gunna get started on how beautiful YOUR hair color is either. That red is absolutely stunning 😍
I've actually got a very interesting anecdote related to US supermarkets and foreigners.
I had an English teacher in high school who hosted someone from the USSR as part of a cultural exchange program during the Cold War. When she took him to a supermarket, he assume that the huge selection was for display only. I really didn't know quite how to feel when I heard this story, and I still don't. It's a sobering thought, certainly.
that’s really cool!
Wouldn't surprise me if I ask my cousin and Aunt about it cause they grew up in E. Germany and pestered them for a project I was doing. I thought it was funny that they purposely forgot their russian as soon as school was done.
The Soviets played in hockey games in the USA. The Russian players’ wives came on the trip, and visiting the supermarket, they started grabbing up all the meat. They had to be told there’d be new supply in the store the next day...
Sad. That's why I won't vote for anyone on the left these days, and am not sure about the others either.
I think 'sobering' is a really good description. I don't know exactly how to feel either.
During these hard times, a video like this really helps me to appreciate my country. I love seeing cultures coming together and discussing their differences and similarities, and it makes me feel really good to see Jun saying so many positive or funny and quirky things about America. While things may be difficult politically, there's still so much beauty in America.
Also I love the home renovation and car repair bit. It's like, not everyone knows how to do it and they don't HAVE to, but if you wanna save money in this country, you better learn XD
Oh, and Jun-next time you visit (if you haven't done this already), make sure to do something outdoorsy like go on hike through the woods, or go fishing (if that's not a regular occurrence in Japan, haha). Also visit some other states like California and go to Disneyland and California Adventures. Or go to Washington (my state) and visit Seattle and Mt. Rainier. Honestly, there's so much to do here so I can't even list it all. But I can tell you that you'll find most of the entertaining stuff on the coasts since that's where most of the population is.
@Anne Don't let my stepdad hear you say that, lol.
He loves Disneyland. He used to go there like all the time, and he raves about it often.
-he's kinda obsessed-
Iron Lightning oof Disneyland is really pretty but it’s heckin overpriced
Anne
I agree. California isn’t the best place to visit. I went there for a week, and did not like the people there. Not all are bad, but there are so many drunks and idiots there. I mostly hate the “political correct” crap.
i definitely recommend seeing different regions of america, as the sub-cultures can turn vastly different depending on region:) like in:
northeast-hardworking, colder region, usually hates wasting time, very productive, very multicultural
southeast-more laid back, warmer/moister climate, bible belt
midwest-many farmers in this area, very down to earth, hospitable, pretty cold winters
southwest-very warm climate, multiple different geographical landforms in this area, overall people in this area tend to be in the best shape, very multi-cultural
northwest-very rainy climate, beautiful forests, nice people
(note/disclaimer: these are the norm conditions in these areas, but does not mean every area of the region and everyone in the region conforms to these descriptions)
i have been to japan a few times and have been to:
tokyo, kyoto, oosaka, nagoya, hiroshima/miyajima island, atami/shirahama beach, and nagano:) are there any other places you recommend, both city and rural-wise?:)
Definitely Hokkaido
Ami Davis i definitely want to go there:) any specific areas of hokkaido you recommend?:)
I stayed up all night binge watching your channel!
Jun loving squirrels is my fave
All of our houses have ceiling lights/fans. It was built in like the 40s & in North Carolina you do have to pass a yearly car inspection to get a new sticker on your tags but its like $13
The oil crisis created right turn on reds? 😃😂😆😄😅
John Doe it's true
Danielle Spargo really??? 😄😅😂😆😃
John Doe yep, wasn't always like that. Red used to mean red, even for right turns until the 70's. I like the right on red rule though, definitely more efficient.
I don't think so. I was alive during the oil crisis, and I don't remember anybody mentioning turning right on red as a way to save fuel.
Gary Cooper "While Western states have allowed it for more than 50 years;[citation needed] eastern states amended their traffic laws to allow it in the 1970s as a fuel-saving measure in response to motor fuel shortages in 1973" Wikipedia
lol, Jun's reaction to your mothers additional land was classic!
You're such a lovely couple, glad I've stumbled upon your channel. Such interesting observations.
Paintball!!!! Jun should try paintball!!
Libraries are cool. They're such nice environments. I just love the smell of books and the environment having shelves of them everywhere creates, so libraries and bookstores and the places for me to hang out and relax!
Such a lovely couple! I really enjoy watching your videos. Lots of love from Brazil ❤