Now Japan Has A Tourist Problem
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I love Japan but the best areas to be in are the ones that lack tourism. It’s so peaceful and enjoyable
It is just like the peaceful areas in the USA that lack tourism.
There is more tourist in Japan because the Japanese Yen has fallen to all-time low.
i mean at one point its gonna surge or else japan will fall apart.
True. It was super cheap when we went. Compared to many other destinations.
@@kentowantsbento45 nah, Japan will just fall apart. The demographic crisis is already a death sentence. The currency crisis is just the final nail in the coffin.
My husband and I visited Japan for the first time in March/April. It was our first time there and we absolutely loved it. The thing we didn’t like/hated was the crowd (made 100 times worse by all the tourists..) and seeing the bad behaviours displayed by some tourists. We obviously knew it was going to be crowded especially in overpopulated cities like Tokyo and the touristy places BUT coming from a small country like NZ, the density of the crowds especially in places like Takeshita Street and Sannenzaka (to name a few) still gave me huge cultural shocks.
We did tons of research before our trip and looked up on all the ‘what not to dos’ in Japan because we didn’t want to be “those tourists” but most importantly, it’s just a way to show that as a ‘guest/visitor’, we respect their country and the people living there to make sure we are not doing anything to cause disturbance and inconvenience to others.
When we were there, we saw tourists from everywhere (US, Russia, Spanish speaking countries, Korea, China/Taiwan, Hong Kong, Philippines). Some of the behaviours that made me roll my eyes were people eating and drinking while walking in the busy markets, littering, eating and drinking in areas near temples where there are clear marked signs saying no eating or drinking, small groups of people walking from the opposite direction taking up the whole path so I had to walk on the grass, etc… and before people start assuming ‘oh they must be all Chinese’, well they were not
The govt should require all flights into Japan to show an etiquette video before landing.
won’t change anything until the people themselves change
they don't give a shit
as if anyone pays attention to those videos.
Not to show a video ….take and pass a written quiz after the video!
@@pushslice Yes, they should get tested at immigration and denied entry.
I went to Nagasaki a few weeks ago and barely saw any tourists. Nice to be in the country side.
I was in Saga back in October, and there were floods of tourists on the trains going from Nagasaki to Fukuoka and vice versa. Nagasaki must have alot of tourists just based on what I saw on the trains, as I highly doubt they were visiting Saga.
@@linuxman7777Could have just been the time of the year you went
My friend went to Tokyo last month and was saying it was night and day from 2019. There was way more tourists now than before. And this is compared to us going in June/July the first time
The problem is that people just lose their mind in Japan. Like they think it’s just anime land.
Hopefully all the undesirable influencer types will move onto the next “hype” tourist spot.
Like white kids on vacation in Mexico. Tourists in general often have little respect for the people they meet and places they visit abroad.
My guess, the next "hype" spot will be South Korea. Land of K dramas and K pop.
Hopefully social media and influencers just drop off. They cause too much mental pain and destruction. That’s only if you aren’t in their circles.
@@jeremyjackson7429 Yeahhh. It’s starting to look like that, heck Japanese themselves come to Korea much more thanks to K-pop and Ohtani
@@jeremyjackson7429 I've been wishing for that since like 2011, but I think as it is now, not that many "normies" like Kdramas and KPop enough to offshoot their interest in Japan. And without interest from normies, there's no gain for the influencers.
Japanese pop culture in the West has decades on Korean pop culture with more variety of "niche" things to be into. Hopefully Korea will be able to take some of that attention away. Especially, for those people who can't really differentiate between Asian cultures in the first place.
The Yen has fallen that's why Japan experiencing influx of tourism. Tokyo is gonna be super crowded but it is better off going somewhere that isn't too much tourist. There so many great places
I am sorry but to be honest, I strongly would like international tourists to visit and stay only in major tourist areas.
it seems we Japanese are getting losing options where we go in holiday season or weekends due to over-tourism.
Dude during covid and Japan was shut down to foreigner, it was so nice because everywhere I went, anything and everything was available. Now, I don't go out because there's too many tourist even at McDonalds.
I live in Japan, have for awhile. I think there are a lot of things overlooked here but I'm not gonna get into them all. I will say, in my experience and a lot of people I speak to, the main problem tends to come from Americans.
While it's true that there are some negative biases towards Chinese people that are not historically related, they are rarely examples of entitlement and more just issues of cultural difference.
With that said, the area I work in has seen a rapid increase of tourists skipping out on their bills. Every time it has been a foreigner, and the majority of them have been American. Fights. Women being harassed. Just shitty behavior, but most locals do not tend to generalize customers despite recent incidents.
There has also been an uptick of Westerners in general who will come here and find a way to complain about immigration in their own country (ironically). There really is that imaginary Japan they've created in their head as some kind of heavenly ethnostate, but that's another issue.
I believe Japan has done and does always try to, at the best of their ability, accommodate tourists (signs in multiple languages, for example) but outside of cultural norms, business owners like to be well-prepared. If they feel that they cannot provide the best service, then it becomes a problem to them.
By no means are things perfect, but I think a lot of the outrage towards Japan stems from a lot of entitlement and condescension.
His Japanese accent might sound a bit like a Chinese accent, but it's different from a Chinese accent. It's a type of accent where you can only tell that it's some sort of accent, and it doesn't sound like a Japanese accent. English with a strong Japanese accent has pitch accent, lacks liaison, and features consonant-vowel pairing. Ken Shimura's portrayal of an English teacher is perfect as an example of English spoken with a Japanese accent. Personally, I think this podcast is attractive enough without any accent, so maybe he doesn't need to do it.
I believe it... until recently I have not heard so many people taking trips to Japan, multiple times, or having just came back from Japan and planning to go back again soon all the time.
Thanks for discussing this. I uploaded a video yesterday interviewing Kyoto residents on their thoughts on the recent influx and the responses were mixed.
Chinese tourists definitely have a bad reputation, but chinese tourism to Japan is down significantly relative to 2019 (less than half).
The recent tourism surge is mostly from other countries
I first visited Japan back in 2018 and recently came back from visiting again. The difference in the amount of tourists is night and day. My first trip, I mainly only saw some Americans, Australians, and Filipinos. Not that many people. Now everyone is there and it feels even more congested than it already was in the big tourist cities like Tokyo and Kyoto. I feel like in the past 5ish years, the world became more aware of and fascinated by Japanese culture. Anime became mainstream and people started to discover the amazing food and rich history through CZcams, TikTok, etc. Once Japan opened back up for tourism after the pandemic, the flood gates opened and everyone is rushing to experience everything they’ve seen online. Doesn’t seem to be any signs of slowing down either, especially not with the yen being so weak compared to most other currencies.
LOL. people go there because it's cheap.... and anime certainly is not mainstream.... More people visit France or Spain even though they are not cheap.. get a grip.
@@tejave0ojnc anime is literally one of the most popular type of animation in the world, go anywhere and there’s always someone that watches or at least knows about anime. And ppl talk bout japan constantly on social media way more than Spain, its not even close lol
@@tejave0ojncJapan is growing its tourism market though while France and Italy are stagnating. This is likely due to younger generations being exposed to Japanese culture through many ways. Also as an American the Japanese will be much kinder to you than most French and Italians are, as well as other Europeans. We see how Europeans talk about us on the Internet and would prefer to visit Japan instead.
@@linuxman7777 It's ironic because many Japanese people used to visit France & Italy. Now Japanese people visit Japan because they can't afford to go anywhere with their depreciated yen. So yes, everybody is choosing to visit Japan instead of Europe (Japanese people included).
Do people become stoopeed afer becoming a we**B or only stoopeed people become a we**B? LOL
I first came to Japan in spring 2022, when covid was still rampant I guess. I came at the right time because there were no masses of people and I explored all the hot spots with no problem! Now I’m engaged and happily living in Sakai
David's Japanese accent is as hilarious as Dave Chapelle's white man accent.
i think it's lame. chapelle is miles ahead
Respect people! I love Japan and it truly is one of the best countries I have been to. There will always be the good, the bad, and the ugly in each country. And from rude locals and natives to rude vistors/guests/and tourists. But overall I find the Japanese yo be very pleasant people to be around with. I guess that is life, but I guess there should be some etiquette policy etc... first off etiquette should be learned in schools and especially at home.
I currently live in the country side of Japan and it’s great, quiet, and serene. All the other foreigners I meet out here know how to act and respect Japanese culture. When I make the occasional trip into Tokyo though it is night and day of whos a tourist and who’s not. Bad tourists are loud, obnoxious, and and take up extra space. Good tourist act as respectful as they can and try not to be a nuisance. Preparing yourself on how to act properly before you visit any foreign country should be something you do.
Love the Fung Bros! David & (mama's favorite) Andrew.
Japanese in the 21st Century are pretty good about not littering BUT I remember a time (80's-90's) that Japanese would come to Hawaii and treat Hawaiian beaches as a giant ashtray, just stick their cigarettes in the sand.
Are the impressions necessary?
I wonder if Cleveland will break its record of one tourist per century before the year 3000?
the streamers who go to Japan to cause trouble... most infamously lately Johnny Somali, who is now causing trouble in other parts of the world
One word......RESPECT
Here now visiting family. Staying away from the tourist areas but there seems to be a lot more non- East Asian workers than it used to be. Tourism has increased but they still go to the same touristy places. So I’m still usually the only Black man on my train like it has been for my 12 years coming here.
I really dont understand why Japan wants to become an international tourist economy. Tourism usually creates a low wage, service industry class who then gets resentful seeing people w/ more money coming to thier own backyard to enjoy and goof off. Just go to Hawaii and ask locals if Hawaii could do it all over again if they should choose tourism.
Japan is going broke, losing their population rate where it's unsustainable. They tried to keep it homogenized and it failed. Tourism is what is saving them and they can't stand having to cater to foreigners. They are forced into it but in reality it is better for their economy. Immigrants and tourism is the foundation of a successful country.
Hotels in general keep their prices up because by lowering it attracts a lower crowd who may cause trouble.
I also think it's funny how there are signs everywhere saying "we're not responsible for anything that's stolen from your car".
I see that that many tourists in Japan act beyond their GDP per capita
6:57 human behavior 😆
7:41 Good episode. I planned to go to japan one day
With a wver highwr number of tourist saving the yen, it keeps falling. This shows that tourism is not the answer. Manufacutring, exporting more than importing is the answer to sound economics.
David's tiktok dance HAHAHA
Wow..ok
Having tourist of different races and nationality isn't as shocking to see as seeing Japanese hotels, restaurants, and businesses being staffed by foreigners these days
It'd be rare , even unheard of to see a young White American working at a 7-11or McD in Los Angeles but I've seen young white workers at 7-11 and McD in Tokyo (probably East European)
Previously lived there for 5 years and moving back, this is just exposing some of the behavior Japanese people don't want talked about in that they are extremely inflexible and demand conformity for other people's behavior. I blame social media for people thinking they can act like an ass.
I decide to go to Japan about two years ago. I guess everyone found out. Now I don’t want to go anymore. I hate people.
Actually this is everywhere… lots of tourists coming from everywhere… to a lot of developed countries too
Japan police are way too placid letting rowdy tourists do wtf they want . A la Jonny Somali
They're not use to the rowdy crowds I guess.
Interesting how they split hairs when it comes to "americans", saying its only influencers but not with anyone else.
that's how the media roll. other nationalities are lumped into one homogeneous group. some guys behave badly and the entire race and nation are vicariously made liable. but if it's american, then bad behavior is just specificially ascribed to that person and is not reflection of 'America'.
The Japanese love most American tourists alot. Americans do not haggle on prices at shops, Americans are more willing to spend more money than many other types of tourists, American weebs love Japan alot, and will try their hardest to learn things about the culture, Americans don't Jaywalk and tend to respect cars more, Americans are very respectful to Japanese Elders, giving up seats for them etc. These are things I have heard from Japanese people about what they think of American Tourists.
Their only real complaint about Americans is that a few of them are loud, but Japan generally attracts higher quality American tourists than other destinations because most aren't going to get drunk and party, other nations are better for that. They are going for their love of the culture.
The French are really awful in Japan. They think they own everything including the woman. Same with Aussies. Food for thought.
@@linuxman7777 they are also actually disrespectful and treat the people there like personal servants and prostitutes and the only ones who would punch a police officer in the face and expect to get away with it.
@@linuxman7777 you obviously haven't seen the shit that happens when Americans get off their bases or the sex tourists.
I think it goes a long way to do some research, even in the most basic sense, to find out what is and isn't acceptable; not just Japan but for anywhere you go as a tourist. It's not that hard to learn a few customs. Locals aren't expecting you to know every single aspect of their culture. Even just learning some very basic phrases will go a long way with them. That and having some consideration for your fellow human beings.
People want everything
I want a gf who makes good money , hot , cooks , loves travelling , loyal , funny ….. etc and more
Yea some are non negotiable but some I can let it slide
She doesn’t cook it’s ok ok she doesn’t like travelling ok
Please understand Japan doesn’t exist for making tourist enjoy unlike amusement parks. Japan exist for Japanese. We , Japanese sometime feel happy, sadness, angry in Japan. Japan is a country people live in. Not a amusement park for tourist. Shrines doesn’t exist for making tourists enjoying. For worshiping. With that in mind, I accept tourists to enjoy shrines.
I didn’t notice that many tourists….
Just be a decent person. Also who doesn't research the country they are visiting. If they act like this in a different country imagine how they must act in their own. SMH
Johnny Somali! 😅🤣😂
Johnny Somali had entered the chat 🤣
You go there to learn the Japanese culture. But then what's the point when everyone around you are foreigners and you realize holy crap this is too many people. All you hear are English, Chinese and Korean. The culture quickly turns into another North American city. This is where fights start to break out between foreigners or worse another Itaewon.
Pronounced "Guy jean". Before going there, you should read up on what is disrespectful. HI is becoming the same way. Too many tourists.
Are the bad asian accents needed?
I didn't mind as a Japanese. Kinda funny.
@@thelastdefenderofcamelot5623 Happy AAPINH month...
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It sounds like this will be good for Japan , in that you can't have your own way all the time.
No don't have money to travel. I also heard China wasn't traveling as much to Japan due to conflicts.
Maybe has anything to do with those people waiting to stay there...?
Asian countries are receiving too many tourists from the West right now. Its starting to piss of the locals.
Isn't it just a delayed tourism because of Olympics and covid lockdowns? It seems like influx of tourists.
Imagine water put in the dams... and pressure increases for 2-4 years. Then suddenly opened 😅😅😅
Please make a video about Chinese BL ♥️
Gaijin is not just white people though. Gaijin in Japanese means outsider or foreigner which includes other Asians like Chinese or Koreans... who Japanese people have way less patience for.
It’s usually only Chinese and white people. Why you people always include Koreans? Haha I been to japan before.
It really means white though...they just call chinese chinese Koreans koreans....
Gaijin is short for "gaikokujin" meaning "person from a foreign country". By definition non-Japanese Asians are "gaijin". I speak from experience as a Filipino-American who lived and worked in Japan.
@@jerseydevs2000 I know what it means, but its used primarily for white and sometimes black people..please stop pretending it isn't.
@@jerseydevs2000 gaijin privilege is real and it isn't extended to asian people in japan especially if chinese or korean.
Maybe Japan should then stop promoting tourism in Japan.
If anyone is going to Japan please take me lol 😂 ❤✨💖💖🙏🙏😭😭😭 show me the rilakkuma store hehe
Japan will cry when they all leave and then the Yen collapses.
The Yen will collapse regardless of whether they all stay or leave.
LOL. 😊
As a Chinese, I never found japan appealing to travel to.
So what! Japan is the #1 country right now in the world that people travel to for fun.
That’s just you
@@P.90.603 nope, Japan still doesn't even make the list of top 5 countries in terms of number of international travelers.
I feel sorry for senior tourists when they visit Japan. There is barely place to seat, long line to eat, and difficult to find a table for a family to seat and eat together.
@@sfjava6239 That's because those tourists only visit overrated tourist areas. There's plenty of places that aren't overcrowded, they just choose not to visit underrated places like Fukuoka or Sapporo.
Alot of the people causing problems are the Chinese tourists, Also the Europeans and Other Western tourists are causing problems. I rode in a ropeway in Kobe and a group of Chinese tourists were so loud, the Japanese were appalled at them, and treated me along with the 2 other white women on the ropeway very well, the appreciated how quiet we are.
I saw a group of Nepalese tourists in Yoshinogari Park and they were pretty well behaved.
The Kick Streamers and Bad CZcamsrs are really a menace there like Fidias and Johnny somali.
Japan has been flooded with Chinese tourists for over a decade. Wasnt a problem before. Just sayin
Yeah, I think it’s the large amount of Western tourists causing a lot of the problems. Mainland Chinese people do love to litter though 😅
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I think everyone is rude including the Japanese
nah if Japan is saying it's the Chinese, then it's the Chinese
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@@wiikendsthanks chigga
of course they blame the chinese, 0 accountability+fatherless
Well theres plenty of yt documenting why. but when i was at the louvre in paris years ago theres was a sign in chinese saying to not shit in public lol
hong kong used to be an alternative but not anymore.
Come on their systems are asinine, I literally walked across Kyushu a few months back. Travelling is extremely difficult with lots of unintuitive bus and train ticketing systems. Their booking of guest houses and hotels is terrible. Many small restaurants in the countryside will not serve you because they are intimidated about trying to serve non Japanese speakers. Smooth some stuff out for tourists and they will become less bothersome.
The busses in Kyushu especially in Beppu are incredibly overpriced. I was served wherever I went in Kyushu though, but I can speak some Japanese.
You can’t have it all .
Us foreigners are fuelling the japans economy
Some ppl too lazy to conform to your culture and ways for 2 weeks
It’s like I want job that pays well , 5 min drive and stress free . It’s more like a job that pays well but I have to drive an one hour one way and it’s stressful
Only if life was an easy puzzle and everything just fit in nicely
Thats true. The would swear they would cry if ALL tourists stopped coming, oh wat Covid 3.0 is coming
Fueling it in what way? Even at it's height pre-pandemic, tourism revenue accounted for less than 1% of the nation's GDP. Compare that with 3% for the US/Korea and 11% for China.
@@rainzerdesu who would travel between pandemic time ?
@@monchichipower6334 Cause you're failing to understand the statement. Japan's highest tourism revenue was before pandemic at less than 1% of their GDP. US, Korea, China has exponentially more during and post pandemic. Like Korea during the pandemic had 2.7% GDP from tourism which is more than Japan had before the pandemic. And tourism revenue contributing to GDP is more than having tourists. It's having people working in the industry like hotels and restaurants. So the idea of lack of travel during the pandemic is a meaningless statement.
I mean people could go there and not make a fucking mess it’s not that hard
Thank God Taiwan better anyway
Was*
@@risingradiance9142 That's purely opinionated it's still better in my eyes
@@AwakenZen Your statement is also purely opinionated so i'm not sure why this is a valid response
HK is much better than Taiwan.
@@rainzerdesu I highly suggest you consider learning the difference between a fact and having a opinion.