Japanese things that other countries NEED TO DO!
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Hello everyone! There are some things in Japan that just make so much sense! Of course, you already know the obvious ones like high-speed bullet trains and conveyer belt sushi, but let's talk about the not-so-obvious things that Japan has that makes TOTAL sense! Let's take a look at all the interesting things like vending machines, bicycles, etc!
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What things just MAKE SENSE in your country?
Beer Stamps. For people with low income they receive food stamps (EBT card) But we get thirsty too 🍺. I think I'll write a letter to my congressman to get this bill approved. Kidding. What makes sense is affordable day care for low income families, and more benefits for our American veterans. Also what's make sense is to stop spending billions of dollars on research of the Mars planet, and put more of such money in affordable housing. Perhaps this will help a little to keep inflation down.
those high speed trains actually dont make as much sense as you would think in america. most of america is very spaced out. it only makes sense in densely populated areas, doesnt make very much sense to have a high speed rail line going from iowa to kansas and so on.
@@bigmikeobama5314 I think the west/ east coast would benefit from it. But American will charge the shit out of you.
Just found this channel, very informative and entertaining.
And I’d like to say thank you from bottom of my heart, for the life saving vaccines donated to Taiwan in 2021.
ありがとござます、🙏🏽
Your English is very well (: God bless you Mrs. Eats
I don't know if it's you or Mr. Eats who writes for the channel, but I love the sense of humor you both seem to have. Always funny!
We write together! Mr. Eats love to write about taking dump!!
The popsicle licking got me good
@@MrsEats "taking dump"? Where do you take it to? I don't understand. I know you are both language teachers. Can you please explain?
@@TW--- It's an idiom. It doesn't have to make sense, but most native speakers will understand it.
@@the_wiki9408 wouldn't it be better to "leave a dump"?
I seriously would love to be friends with Mr. and Mrs. Eats. They seem so much fun!
Yeah!! Let's have party!!
Me too!!
@@MrsEats I want to go!
I love that bathroom lock, its such a simple thing, but an amazing idea
Cool right??
the built in back tire lock is cool, but when I went to college in the US if you didn't run a chain lock through the front and back tire, someone would steal the front tire off the bike.
I absolutely love the button in restaurants! Here in the UK so difficult to catch the server the amount of times you just give up and go to a counter to try and find somebody so you can just pay and go..
Yeah! Just using a button in restaurant is awesome!
I've only been to Japan once, but my friends who ask for tips when they go, I always tell them not to buy drinks from restaurants and just enjoy the complimentary water or tea, but if they want soda or other drinks, to buy from vending machines after. Most restaurants we went to in Japan were charging 2-400 yen for drinks, but nearly all drink options from vending machines were more like 100-130 yen.
I had no idea about the monthly drink subscription, though, that's awesome!
And while we’re on the topic of toilets… how about Japanese toilet paper dispensers? Most of them have this flap on the front that you can use to effortlessly tear off the perfect amount each time. (No need for perforated toilet paper!)
This is something I didn’t notice or appreciate until I was back in North America and realized we didn’t have that particular feature.
Hahah you're right Jordan!! When I went to toilet in America I was so confused why there is so many small piece of toilet paper on the floor! When I tried to pull the paper it tear so easily!! America put such a big heavy toilet paper roll inside the toilet so it's hard to spin!! But Japan use the normal size paper so it's very pleasurable to use!!
are you talking about the little teeth that IS on the dispensers?
I remember me being totally surprised and in awe when I saw the food served to me were exact as the pictures or models outside!😻 I indeed took pictures of the food I wanted which is why I was able to compare it. Was never disappointed when I was in Japan.
@@missplainjane3905
1) No more than any other highly developed and advanced country. Only different in what they focus on.
2) Way to make an awful overgeneralized question. Rude.
3) They are humans too.
4) Yes, it is a place that I don't live and have not yet had the chance to visit.
You are so hilarious Mrs. Eats!!! I always find myself smiling or laughing whenever I watch your videos. Okini :)
Thank you!!
Totally agree with Mrs Eats about what other countries can and should learn from Japan. Especially public toilets. If I do find a clean public toilet, I would tell people about it. It's THAT rare!
I would absolutely love to see Japanese-style vending machines in the US but they would never work. It would take maybe 15 minutes before any vending machine not inside a store to be vandalized and broken. I don't think it could ever work anywhere except Japan - no other country on Earth teaches its citizens to respect public/shared property like Japan does.
I was so surprised to see grafitis and carving on so many public thing in US! Why do people need to carve something on public bench or on the wall! I can't understand!
Once upon a time it was like that in the USA but the lack of parental influence on their children has seriously been lacking and over time it’s gotten worse i’m not sure if it’s salvageable it’s the decline of America and it’s sad
We used to have these things in the US. Part of the problem, at least where I live, is that there's been an enormous effort to tear down public amenities and infrastructure. People here complain about the homeless pooping on the sidewalk, then get the surprised pikachu face when asked about the nearest public bathroom (spoiler alert, there isn't one).
@@fritzthelibrarygoblin Because within a month, there will be missing stall doors and one of the sinks will be broken or stolen. That's what happens when you don't have a place to put the mentally ill.
@@MrsEats Because we have street gangs who have to let everyone, even people who aren't in a gang, know what part of the block is their territory because they're insecure a-holes who think hustling drugs is cool because school is for losers and white people or something.
I'm returning to Osaka at the end of the month to finally be reunited with my wife and I'm so excited to use those amazing toilets again! Also, EVERYTHING about eating in Japan. Can't wait!
The McDonald's part omg LOL! Great video, thank you. 🤣🤣🤣👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
5:02 Many McDonald's restaurants in America have this, but there's no ticket, the order just goes directly to them. It means you don't have to wait in line at the counter.
Taco Bell has the order kiosks, too. Also, Burger King and Taco Bell (others too I assume) have phone apps where you can order before even getting to the restaurant.
This is so very true. The ticket systems at restaurants, the clean toilets and the vending machines are all amazing. I can't wait to go back to Japan.
Absolutely!! What else did you enjoy in Japan?
@@MrsEats The trains! Absolutely excellent, along with the high levels of customer service and politeness. Japan isn't perfect and it gets a lot of things wrong but I still love it there.
4:36 - 4:40 "Don't knock it 'til you try it."
Now that's the kind of kinky humor I appreciate. 😊
I loved those bells in restaurants so much, when we were visiting Japan! In Germany it can be sooo annoying when the waiter comes to your table every few minutes asking, if „everything’s alright“ (aka if you want to order something else). 😩
I've been following your videos for some time now. The humor and willingness to talk about daily, practical things - even slightly off-center stuff like hentai vending machines and toilet doors- is both practical and hilarious! Many things that I've seen in Japan when traveling. Maybe do a video on everyday breakfast, lunch and dinner at home for a couple. What's in the pantry? The fridge? Or a more serious topic, like the population collapse might be interesting too. My best to you and Mr. Eats. What a fun couple! Love to have dinner with you guys in Japan next time! I'll bring the grits and butter!!
Agree I like the fact that with all the problems they always find the solution. One of my wishlist I want to have the automatic bidet.
I have never seen cleaner … and dirtier bathrooms than in Japan. When I was teaching at the University of Tokushima the mens room and the straddle toilets were so dirty and smelled so bad you couldn’t breathe. I went to the handicapped toilet and there as no toilet paper. Having nothing else I used my hand and discovered the water didn’t work. I thought I could get back to my studio and wash my hands in the sink there. As I walked across the campus I saw my host with the president of the University walking towards me. My host made introductions but I kept my hands behind my back and bowed. Couldn’t wait to get away from that encounter!
Oh haha!! Sound like University of Tokushima is still in ancient Japan!! Yes I'm sure you can find some really old toilet, but usually in high school or really old building!
Try the NYU bathroom in NYC. Forget the gaps, they don't even have doors. I was traumatized and would rather shit my pants. 😆
Yeah, Tokushima is pretty much country side. Most inaka places have dirtier or stinky restrooms. Even still, I've since worse toilets in other countries.
You obviously never been to another country. Lol i’ve seen worst bathrooms in other country than in japan.
🤭 Mrs. Eats, haven’t said Hi in awhile. I can’t describe how much me and your fans appreciate your videos, and sense of humor. Many thanks!!! ⭐️🙏🏻🇯🇵
Hi EXIT 13!! Thank you so much for Super Thanks!! Yes long time no see! In Japanese we say "hisashiburi!" I hope you are doing well! Thank you so much your comment encourage us to keep making more video! Don't worry we have many more video coming out!
These days Japan weather is getting so hot! How is the weather in your area? I hope it is good! By the way Japan is opening for more tourist soon! These days, tourist can only come with group tour, but I guess individual tourist can come back in late summer! Do you have plan to visit Japan or travel?
@@MrsEats Thanks, yes - all is fine over here, including fair weather. My last visit was just a weekend trip/layover to Tachikawa a few years ago. Great fun with my friends! So, I was spoiled on my first visit in ‘98 - all the normal hotels were booked, so my company has us stay at The Intercontinental in Shinjuku, Tokyo. 😎 Stayed for 9 days - what an incredible way to experience Japan for the first time! Hope to visit next year. 🫶⭐️🙏🏻
Wow!! The Intercontinental is very nice hotel! I've never stayed there but one day I want to! Sound so fun! 9 days doesn't sound like enough time haha! What did you enjoy the most?
@@MrsEats We were there for 2 weekends, so we had plenty of time to explore, just like on you livestreams. The Emperor’s Palace and gardens were amazing, especially since the cherry blossoms were in full bloom everywhere. The last Sunday, we got an all day pass for the train, saw some Shrine’s and many other attractions - all very beautiful. What I remember the most is how gracious and hospitable the locals were with recommendations and helping us get around. 😊
Oh that's so nice! I'm glad you could enjoy Japan very much! Yes cherry blossom in Japan is very wonderful sight to see! Did you have allergy at that time? Mr. Eats has very bad allergy in spring, so he can't enjoy cherry blossom fully!
the editing and the gags on this were top notch. I audibly laughed a few times, scaring my dog who was sleeping on my lap.
I wish we had those things in the USA! Like the bicycle locking mechanism & kickstand is SO practical, and the Coke app rewarding users based on steps just makes too much sense! 😁
Not to mention that Coke is an American company. So it's not like they don't have the technology and didn't think of it to implement it in the USA.
@@komil5446 They'd rather just sell you a bunch of 2-liter sodas to couch potatos here. Why encourage a better life style when they already have you where they want you?
@@JarieSuicune True that. 😂
But sad.
Conker's bad fur day references are rare. that slapped me with nostalgia. lol
Japan is the only country I will eat McDonalds in. I used to go once a week in Japan on my lunch break for my weekly “American food”-fix 😆. I absolutely refuse to eat McDonalds in the US - it’s disgusting.
(If I’m gonna eat fast-food in America, it’s gonna be In-N-Out, Chikfila, or Five Guys - consistently delicious and not…poison 😅)
I've never understood this? It doesn't matter where it's from, eating too much McDonalds or any fast food place really, is obviously going to be bad for you? If you're eating it in moderation like you're supposed to, it's not "poisoning" you. Do you but this is just a crazy exaggeration lol
Was the bicycle seat to popsicle stick bait-and-switch a SpongeBob reference? Hilarious.
To explain tipping, I can't say how it works in Japan, but in America, waitstaff usually make well below minimum wage (I read somewhere that it's $2.13 per hour). Tipping is how servers earn their salary. It seems like a nice thing to do, but much has been said about it--especially since many view it as a way for companies to pass more costs onto customers rather than pay them fair wages.
I won't get too much into it, but tipping has insidious origins, to say the least.
Yeah! That's my favorite part from Spongebob! I see thank you for explaining! In Japan waiter get average wage so we don't have to tip! But restaurant staff work very hard so sometimes I think if they can get tip they will be more happy!
Yeah. Which SUCKS. The only reason tipping exists in the few industries that have it is because the companies use it as a way to constantly rip off their employees.
It's a disgusting failure that we still haven't had government leaders with the guts to say "the minimum wage is the MINIMUM, no exceptions" so that employees can actually have a reliable income.
That said, I just don't tip. Because it is stupid and I ALREADY paid plenty for the food. Don't like it? Get a job that cares about you and/or help change things for better. You don't tip ME for my work, but I work plenty hard like everyone else.
@@MrsEats In some places in America minimum wage is not even enough for a person to pay rent. So there are low income people and families who depend on tip to make a decent living. It’s a sad truth about America
I didn’t know I needed to see Star Platinum serving a burger with punches until today, but I’m grateful for it
6:42, agreed, makes sense.
Omg I always hated the weak kickstands when I was a kid! I was so worried about my bike falling over, and it often did. Hate to think of things getting damaged. (this also reminded me that there were bullies who would go around knocking bikes over :@)
I enjoyed your video so much! Thank you for making this video!
I just hope if I ever manage to move that I'll find someone as friendly and patient as you guys. New starts are tough because you don't know anybody around you.
2:27- OMG I can't believe the door gaps for toilets in the USA it's criminal and I can't go near them because of that !!!!
Love your videos and really learning alot about japanese culture is so awesome! Also loved that you used a clip from VLDL one of my other favorite channels
the saddle/ ice cream shots were filmed beautifully
re: the food actually looking like the food in the ads: they have strict "what you see is what you get" food advertising laws here so the real thing has to look pretty close to its advertised version
I love your channel! Mr. and Mrs.Eats are awesome! So friendly and funny. I can’t wait to see what else you guys put out.
I get your point about American restrooms, I always hate using them because their are always puddles of water and paper towels on the floor, some of the locks are sometimes broken, or the toilets are clogged, people sometimes don't flush, and there is a times a smug of brown on the toilet seat.
Bahahaha. That Great Mighty Poo reference from Conkur's Bad Fur day was just epic.
His teeth is corn!
I live here and yet still find myself watching these kinds of videos. Good job!
Really enjoy your videos. Really hoping to travel to Japan next year, so these videos are coming in handy. Will definitely have to try a ramen vending machine at some point.
Gotta admit I was not expecting the Conker’s Bad Fur Day clip here, but it was a great intro and it just better with each entry. Love your channel.
In the US, a few places tried to do away with tipping. They paid their waitstaff more, and put up signs that tipping wasn't necessary, but the people who went to the restaurants didn't like it, and wanted to tip. Unfortunately, it seems that it got somehow ingrained into our culture, and is now difficult to overcome.
You are such an awesome lady ❤️
Thank you!!
Your humor is so good
I'm so glad i found your channel, your content is great!!
Glad you enjoy it!
Another awesome video from Mrs.Eats very cool Thank you 😊
The thing that I love the most about your channel is that you show us the Japan that we don't know ... the things that we don't often see in anime and manga or j drama
I was surprised to know about the heating and toilets from that other vid
RE: Vending machines. When I first came to Japan, it blew the minds of many friends and family in Canada that there were vending machines that sold cigarettes and even beer! The beer machines are few and far between these days (the rules becoming relaxed on 24/7 convenience stores selling alcohol have basically wiped out the need) but the tobacco ones are still quite common (although unlike the "old days" an I.D. card that can be swiped or scanned is required to use them).
Weirdly both beer and cigarette machines used to shut down at 11pm
@@capitalb5889 Probably because the salarymen were passed out by then.
@@lainiwakura1776 I asked a colleague about this and he looked a bit nonplussed and then concluded that it was to stop children buying from them. I suggested that at that time it was unlikely that children would be buying from them anyway.
Only watching this cos enjoying Mrs Eats presentation. Fun and entertaining.
Awesome and amusing video, tyvm Kancho~~~
Glad you enjoyed it!
The bike lock and kickstand, hands down, amazing ideas!!!!!
As someone whose job heavily revolves around maintaining the public bathrooms (grocery store clerk), there's a few reasons we don't have floor-ceiling stall walls & have that gap at the door latch:
1) the walls are designed like that so that employees/caretakers/first-responders (police/firefighters/EMTs) can open or otherwise get into the stalls in the event of a medical emergency or a thief/trespasser is trying to evade detection
2) the gap is there for employees responsible for cleaning (i.e. me) to identify if someone is in the stall & just ignored/didn't hear the knocking or call to verify the restroom was empty (you'd be surprised how often I knock on the womens' restroom door (corporate policy as a male employee) & get no response only for there to be a lady in the stall who either refused/didn't know how to respond or didn't hear me because they have headphones/earbuds in)
3) another reason for shorter walls is to try and discourage drug addicts from camping in the stalls in order to do their shit - if we had floor-ceiling walls+doors for our stalls, these people would be more inclined to prep and administer their illegal substances in our building
Locking bicycle tires only in US is akin to advertising to get your bike stolen you ALWAYS MUST secure the frame to another secure concrete or metal source if not your bicycle is GONE theft is much worse in US than in Japan .
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The bicycle seat joke got me to subscribe. i keep clicking your vids cause curiosity+boredom but that one got me legit wanting tore. (more jokes not more bicycle seats, im good on those thanks)
that little platform lock is simple genius
I love your sense of humour! :D
You got the biggest smile out of me with the bicycle/ ice cream lick fake out, haha
Really funny and informative!
Another great video. Thnx for sharing. ❤👍👍
Awesome video! When I was in Japan in summer, those vending machines were a real life saver
Yeah vending machine is real hero!!
I haven’t seen the poop monster from *Conkers Bad Fur Day* in so long 😂😂 lol
He is a great enemy!
You are now easily my favorite content creator. Kudos
The dont knock it till you try it part literally made me lol!
Any tips on reading diffrent fonts? I know hiragana and katakana and a good amount of kanji but it all looks so diffrent when brands change the fonts!
This video reminds me of how much more advanced Japan has been in standard of life products. Many of the things in this video have existed in Japan for 10-20+ years but are just recently being implemented in the rest of the world. Like the ordering from a digital kiosk at a restaurant.
Hahaha so informative yet funny to watch👏🏿
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@@MrsEats I'm doing well, hoping I can be in Osaka this October. I hope everything is good with you and Mr. Eats!
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Thank you so much 🤗
The food models are brilliant! Specially when you dont know the language. It really make sense! Could be solved with photos on the menu too, but models are fun.
Mrs. Eats, you are hilarious! I love your channel!
love the little VLDL sketch thrown in there :P
great video! :D
OMG you are so much fun to watch.
OMG I love the videos! Funny as Hell! Keep up the great work! Can't wait to see the next one!
U so funny Mrs eats!i look forward to every video!
Informative and very funny presentation.
From US. Have cleaned public restrooms. Most cases, if they aren't clean, it's cause either the staff don't care or they been busy since the last time they cleaned it, especially with current understaffing.
So many of these things I wish we had in Canada. Or I could just move to Japan....oh the vending machine landscape....
Actually many of these things are also to be found in the Netherlands. Dutch bicycles have integrated locks and can have similar kickstands. Public toilet doors also don't have gaps like in the USA and are relatively clean (but often you have to pay for them). Netherlands doesn't have nearly as many vending machines as Japan though, although there are fast food restaurants where you can get hot snacks vending machine style. I think Mrs Eats just has to visit the Netherlands one day haha.
Switzerland also has amazingly clean public toilets. I had to use a roadside toilet up in the mountains, and it was cleaner than my home toilet. They must clean that thing hourly. Train stations toilets are the same.
Also, the vending machines in Japan...I always had a luxury problem because there were so many options and I wanted to try them all and always end up taking 2 or 3 different drinks/soups😅
I miss Japan so much! My baby just moved there for University!
I think it's kinda cool that they love to ride bikes in Japan. 🙂
Loved the conkers bad fur day reference!
That Conker's reference was golden.
Bathroom stalls in United States are designed so that way you don’t spend too much time in there or be too comfortable.. Also, in case a child gets locked in you can crawl underneath the door and get them out.
Um that bike lock won’t work in the US people will just take the entire bike instead you have to attach your bike onto something if you don’t want it stolen (some people will just cut the lock if it is to thin as well, that happened to my sister).
I have a small bag attached onto my bike that holds my bike lock so I never worry about forgetting it anyway. Also a large portion of bikes in America don’t have a kickstand.
This video was very insightful. I try to get this bike stand for my bike
There’s no set number for tipping because it’s supposed to be based on the level of SERVICE. If it was a fixed n, then it would just be included in the price.
Hilarious lines n skits. Great tooic
Love your videos!
Thank you!
1:21, smart
I love your videos so much Mrs Eats! This one brought me a smile. Agreed, lots of that makes sense.
Here in the US, tipping culture is so weird, and as much as I hate it, I feel like some of us will feel so odd if it finally goes away. I think some of us have the mentality of: "But if I don't tip, they'll think I'm rude or did not do their service well!" It's a doubled edged sword for some of us, haha, I just know I'll have that mindset if we (rightfully) get rid of tipping. Even if I want tipping gone. Gah! It's a contradiction for sure!
You’re so funny hahaha 😂❤ love from a Venezuelan in Germany
I love ur videos very much aside from contents shared, u speak fluent English very much👍🏻❤️
"dont know it till you try it" . that part made me laugh .. you could be a comedian Mrs Eats ! ..
Thank you! Bicycle saddle flavored ice cream is delicious!
I've seen some bathrooms in Golden Gai that weren't exactly sparkling clean.