How Tourists FRUSTRATE Japanese (Unintentionally)
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Hello everyone! Japan is open for travel again, but there are definitely some things that tourists do that FRUSTRATE Japanese people! Of course, not all tourists do it on purpose, but it's definitely something you should be aware of before you come here! Because Japan is a country full of rules, it's important to follow them so that you don't cause trouble for the locals!
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I lived in Japan. Some guy got drunk and got mad at me because some "some gaijin bastard stole my wife from me"
I have had women get mad at me for not being able to understand their weird "Kawaii" talk nonsense, where she talks like a child in an anime.....
I have had people in Japan refuse to let me in because of my skin colour.
I have basically had people in Japan mad at me for anything I actually did. Just imagined infractions of what an individual might find rude.
I never violated any laws. I learned Japanese and got told I sounded like a Grandpa because I was taught Japanese by a 92 year-old grandpa and his wife while they let me live in their house in the mountains. The wife, Mariko, taught me how to make charcoal lol. And her husband, Oda, helped me put on my kimono during the Summer Festival.
They taught me some of the less obvious Social "No-No's"
And as for that dude on the train....He has no respect. Being on the trains in Japan? Silence, unless you absolutely have to talk. Keep any conversations as quiet as you can. Try not to take phone calls unless you need to.
Don't eat or drink on the train, unless otherwise designated. If you see some people in a room with a mask on, and you have to stay in the room...put a mask on a well. It's polite, to not make people feel uncomfortable or weird for being the only person with a mask on.
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I am sure keeping the rules are important in many cases specially in public places. You do have to abide by those rules when you're with others. But, there is an old saying that says "Learn the Rules so that you know how to break them properly". I went to the Japanese Ramen restaurant here in the U.S.A years ago. I had to talk to my coworker on the phone while waiting for my Ramen to be brought out. And suddenly this Japanese server came to me with a very upset attitude and told me to "turn your phone off". I got seriously offended about this server's attitude and didn't go back for a long time. Mainly because I did not watch CZcams with my phone nor was I using speaker phone feature while I was talking to my coworker. It is typically a pleasant experience talking to people and eating in American restaurants in general and the customers are always right even though confrontation level rises at times. I wanted to sue that Ramen Restaurant making their own rules in America selling fast food. You do it the American way when you're in America or you do it the Japanese way when you're in Japan doesn't make anyway any better since it's just a difference of the culture. But the Japanese people can be very rude and disrespectful just like anyone else.
Blasting your music without headphones/earphones can bother anyone, not just Japanese. It's not about culture, it's about having common sense.
I got mad at this lady at the mall doing laps around the food court blasting classic rock from her phone the other day.
And I like classic rock.
If you're not at the beach or an open space, yeah, it's pretty rude. But keep in mind this IS actually a cultural value. In some cultures it's not considered rude. The freedom of the individual to enjoy themselves takes precedence over the freedom of the group to have quiet. "Common sense" essentially doesn't exist; it's literally a cultural value. Don't bother appealing to it if you wish to make any sense.
@@dogchaser520 No, if I go to the beach or to any open space other than a concert or any other kind of festival I want to enjoy that place the way it is. I don't have to be forced to listen to some random person's music. You are perfectly able to listen to your music with a device that won't bother other people who don't want to listen to it. It is common sense and you seem to lack that.
@@dogchaser520 If somebody is being 'culturally' rude, they are still being rude. You have written several things which are very wrong. Common sense always exists, as do manners. The freedom of the individual does *not* overrule the freedom of everybody around them. People should always challenge a nasty cretin being disrespectful of everybody in the area.
The fact that you mistakenly think that 'it's cultural' is an excuse to be scum, shows you were raised very poorly. Shame on you and your (probably) single mother who failed you.
@@Mr.Sax. In order for sense to be common, it has to exist as a shared value among a group. So the question is always: common among whom? Common sense is a way for moralistic prigs to make some Kantian categorical imperative about the primacy of their own beliefs as a universal that is patently not universal.
This true without regard to my own personal beliefs about playing music. (Not indoors; in wide-open spaces, OK, especially with friends who want to share music, but turning it down/off if asked.) I'm not so arrogant to suggest that this is some sort of universal moral truth. Take yourself down a notch. You aren't the arbiter of truth and morality. "Common sense" to you is literally anything you believe, and it's juvenile in the extreme.
That QUIET ASS train fight got me rolling on the my floor!!!🤣🤣 How considerate of them to keep the volume low.🤣🤣
Fucking funny AF
😂😂😂
It reminded me of that scene in Bullet Train lol
I've been living in Japan for 2 months now. Luckily for me, I haven't had any issues like this. I've seen foreigners behaving badly though, and I hate it because I feel like it makes us all look bad!
I'd say that a third of the population anywhere you go are generally toxic people who can only enjoy seeing others suffer. The difference is, in Japan authorities actually do something about misdemeanors. Unlike in other countries, where the delinquents can victimize themselves, and then the officers are is in trouble. When such people come to Japan, they believe it would work there, but it does not, which is great.
Especially french people but many filipinos and americans too.
even though I behave in other countries(on their cultural terms) I feel ashamed as a fellow foreigner when seeing other foreigners misbehave like this. It is very important to know the culture of the country you are visiting or living in and don't apply your culture there as your right - and if that is criticized (in this case: being asked to leave the restaurant), complain about being discriminated. No! Their country - their rules! The chinese actually eat like this and also burb freely - for them this is fine or even polite, but for japanese people (and other cultures) this is extremely rude and not tolerated. It is not about studying the culture before you go anywhere but at least require the knowledge about the cultural common sense and big No's before visiting the country in order to avoid major incidents. Years ago, we had immigrants from an african country and they raped a 14year old girl in a train with a group - saying it was their right to do so and because she dressed in a short skirt and a top (which is totally fine in my country), saying she "asked for it and it is her own fault for dressing like that". This is not okay. Respect the county your are in on their terms, then you receive a warm welcome. Otherwise, please leave if you can not respect and follow the culture rules of the country.
Yes, exactly. I’ve been living here for a long time. And when I see foreigners behaving badly (cutting in line, not apologizing when they shove people out of the way or bump into people (“sumimasen” is a programmed response 😂), yelling at each other about what to buy in convenience stores, or letting their bags occupy train seats, etc) I feel a mix of shame (that a fellow outsider is causing trouble) and irritation that long after this person had left Japan, I’d feel the side effect of people assuming I’m equally rude. I wish I can wear a sign that says “been here long enough, knows the rules.” 😂
@@ookiiokonomiyaki This is precisely what I hate about the West: the victimization of offenders. When society should punish them collectively. I hope that Japan will remain like this.
Basically all of these can be boiled down to "Don't be a dick". These people do this stuff at home but the Japanese people and police won't put up with it.
You'll be considered a dick in just about any country for these things, not just in Japan. But the Police elsewhere are nowhere as polite as in Japan.
I mean you are in another country. There is nothing America can do for you if you break laws in other countries.
America should be like Japan in that aspect
Some people just shouldn't travel. We see a lot of them here in New Zealand. We love having visitors, we're excited to show them our beautiful home, and try to help as much as we can. But some tourists are simply entitled. They litter, they steal, they're rude to people, they try to push to the front of the line. I was once yelled at for speaking Māori, a national language, in my own country, by an American tourist. I wasn't even speaking to her.
People like that woman are the reason the phrase "ugly American" exists. As an American I'm ashamed of her and I would like to apologize for her. It's very likely that when she's back home she's rude to people she hears speaking Spanish or any other language that's not English.
Why would an American yell at you for speaking your own language. That's makes no sense, and if it makes no sense it's probably NOT TRUE!!
@@noniboo1521 you've obviously not encountered an American tourist then. I live close to Queenstown in the south Island and I have. Unpleasant is a mild way to discribe some of the behaviour they think is acceptable because they spent money on a plane ticket to come here and yes, it does happen that people freak out because they don't realise te reo is another language used in new Zealand
Hi from central Otago southern New Zealand 🙋🥝yes completely agree and yes I've had foreigners freak out at me when I worked on a orchard at Clyde as a supervisor, speaking to another kiwi.we see a lot of behaviour down here from foreigners that is unacceptable in Thier own country and some people think that buying a plane ticket to come here gives them the right to act any way they please especially when drinking alcohol.
@@noniboo1521 Of course it makes no sense, but that doesn't stop them. They're just entitled, they think that their way is the only way, and don't respect other cultures. Speaking te reo has led to a number of confrontations with ignorant, entitled tourists.
I’ve been living in Japan for many years and as a foreigner,even I don’t like to see other foreigners on the train. I’m worried that if they do something bad, they’ll think that I’m with them, so I often keep my distance.
As a black man, i feel ashamed how that vegeta card man was behaving. I'm a Vegeta fan too but come on, man.
Everyone SHOULD behave better. i never caused a problem, (even in school, they said i was too quiet- busy with schoolwork-).
Ban rap crap. It promotes evil selfish behaviour.
DBZ is racst against blacks saying they're clowns (Mr. Popo) or an inferior species (Kameks IIRC). Blonds are the master race during the gay Frieza saga especially.
@@scintillam_dei well, when Japanese people see examples of "black culture" from Americans like the one in this video, do you blame them for their negative stereotypes?
@@TheAsylumchild I like how racists like you think any bad behavior by a black person is representative of their culture but bad behavior by whites people somehow isn’t 🙄
I think its safe to say the selfie stick is a universally hated item in both America And Japan. lol
Invented by a Japanese guy
My gran gave me a selfie stick once when I was a teenager. It's still in the packaging, because just the idea of them makes me cringe!
Yes.
I've seen such terrible things in my travels around Japan too. Last year in a sushi bar in Osaka a Chinese family took sushi from the conveyer belt, ate 1, poked the other then put it back on the belt. They were asked to leave, but then started shouting obscenities in Chinese.
2 days ago in Kumamoto castle, Chinese tourists were asked to leave as they refused to stop eating and drinking while walking through the castle. There are signs saying strictly no food or drinks.
Social etiquette is important no matter what ethnic group you belong to
I feel bad about this because I actually went on a tour with a small Chinese group (I was the only non Chinese lol), and they were wonder group of people and were so nice. Everyone tried to translate to me what the driver was saying, shared food etc. I had great hospitality from the group.
But you always have bad apples that make ALL of them look bad :/
Then they cry they’re being discriminated against
@@timsohn7057 maybe they were from Hong Kong, or Taiwan, and not from the mainland perhaps?
@@wilburwood8261 No, mainland.
Just came back from Japan. Despite the language barrier (I can only speak limited Japanese), the people in Japan were extremely accommodating and patient. Would go back to Japan in a snap!
"choto matte kuddasai" became my favorite sentence! I'd say that and hold up a finger, and then people were happy to wait as I struggled to use google translate! They really DO want to communicate. I was so afraid of the language barrier, but it ended up never once being an issue!
@@lauracoutinho5478 I feel happy when you think of the other Japanese person and try to convey your intentions in Japanese in any way. You can't help but treat someone like that politely. In this way, you can create a comfortable space for each other. Thank you from Japan!😀
I'm living for a while in Japan now and I had a situation in the train a few weeks ago where a, I think, American couple was riding to Umeda as well. And they Beginn to start speaking very loud and ask different people how long the ride will take. At some point I stepped in, because you really felt that anybody was annoyed. So I telled them how long it takes and indirectly sayed to be a bit quiter.
Thank you.
Thank you. It would be very helpful for us to have someone like you.
As someone who is moving to Japan as an exchange student this year (and I have never been to Japan before) I'm glad that all of these things mentioned in the video are already natural to me. Might be because I studied Japanese and Japanese history/culture for several years now but it really makes me realize how much I am looking forward to living there compared to where I grew up. I'm also planning to completely move over to Japan once I finished my exchange semester and finished my degree next year.
Don’t forget sitting on the floor is also A bad habit
@@animeleek why would I even want to do that D:
I’m not moving into the Tokyo area so it wont be too crowded where I’ll be living.
Heyy I'm reading your comment now after 5 months! How are you?? And your experience in Japan? You still plan to move there for good??
I just went to Japan about 3 weeks ago. I had the best experience. I did my homework before I went. Japanese people are so kind and helpful. It makes me want to move there. As soon as I got back to LAX, it was a culture shock. I miss Japan...
7:38 This! One thing I noticed during my last visit that unintentionally annoyed locals are foreigners taking their time eating at restaurants when there is long line outside. Most Japanese just eat and leave, while foreigners small talk while eating for an hour.
Staying forever is an American thing. I have worked as a server in multiple restaurants. It seems to be that when the price per person hits about $35-$50 (excluding alcohol) people will stay well beyond what is considered reasonable. At my current location it is not uncommon for people to stay 2 to 3 more hours after they have paid their bill just talking. This sucks because as servers we are only paid in tips and when one of our tables is being commandeered like this it means we are loosing potential income.
@@redtiger7268 *losing
@@redtiger7268 When they're being asked to pay an additional 20% to subsidize waiter wages, I don't blame them for staying.
to be fair, this is a new one to me and I've watched quite a few of these DO NOT DO in Japan videos. In the West it's not an issue because the staff hurries you up but I guess in Japan they don't do that so this is an issue for foreigners.
@@redtiger7268 it's definitely NOT an American thing so you can drop your self-loathing disguised as worldliness. If you pay your money to eat at a place your expectation is that you're going to eat and socialize with the people you're eating with. This is a VERY NORMAL expectation to have. That doesn't mean you stay for hours on end but it does mean you don't expect to be rushed out of the establishment after 15 minutes. It's bs and it's why I prefer not to frequent those places with "lines". Oh, you're saying I'm not cool because I don't stand in a very long line to eat at your trendy place? Fine I'm not cool, you can keep your line 😂. In the West the staff passive aggressively tries to rush you out and it becomes annoying so people leave, in Japan it seems the staff doesn't do that so it becomes an issue for them BUT the way it's done in the US and other places including my country is not the way to go. They really do rush you out before your food has even settled in your stomach. Not cool at all and it's an awful service. I avoid that as much as I can.
In Japan, public peace is everyone’s priority. When you’re out in public, put aside your individuality.
When I go to Japan I plan to be on my best behavior. I have worked so hard for a decade to get there only to be hindered over and over. I study the ancient lore and yokai. Doing so is the pride and joy of my life. I want to see the shrines and temples. I have studied endlessly. So when I go, that makes me a guest and I want to act like one. All that hard work needs to be worth it
Exactly! When we travel we're visitors and we should act like visitors in someone else's home.
Well said -- both of you
Lmaoooo wtf try hard
@@animock3051 Please don't travel. Or just tell people you're Canadian. We have enough people embarrassing us in other countries.
@@animock3051 are you 12?
I think there's simple etiquette simple respect and simple consideration for others which boils down to simple respect. We are sorely lacking in the respect aspect in the United States of America right now. And it's super sad. God bless you and your husband and I pray that the Lord continues to bless the both of you.
Well said.
I agree with all, except the Lord part. That has nothing to do with it.
bye
If I ever get to Japan I'll probably be too nervous to do anything, I'm not good with crowds but I wanna see the nature, the hidden gems that only locals know.
In case you don't know, move over to the TokyoLens channel.
@@steemlenn8797 I watch that and Tokyo creative play and a few CZcamsrs that live in Japan
Sounds like my kind of place.
I like quiet and keeping to myself.
I just got back from a trip to Japan. I tried to keep all your previous videos in mind and hopefully, I was not an annoying tourist. Unless they may have been upset with my broken Japanese. I tried as hard as possible to use Japanese as often as possible and I think I even surprised a few of the restaurants I visited.
Also, I think you've trained me well. A few times I was on the train and witnessed tourists talking loud and I immediately looked over to see why they were being so rude. Turns out, a few others were staring at them too. LOL
Always love to see a new video here. You are both so funny, I really enjoy them.
From my experience, Japanese are more intrigued or even honored when someone tries to use their language, not annoyed. Even if you aren't good at it, you tried. Most people anywhere in the world have the same reaction to others trying to speak their language.
Dont worry about what people thought, most people will forget they even seen you. Keeping that in my mind really helps with my anxiety.
@@Kelnx "Most people anywhere in the world have the same reaction to others trying to speak their language." Maybe most, but not all. This really depends on how often you meet foreigners trying to speak your language and how well they are doing in relation to the others. An American tourist speaking _perfect_ French or Italian? Sure, that will be appreciated. A Western tourist speaking a few words of the obscure dialect of Tibetan of the region where they are traveling? That will probably be appreciated as well. But an American tourist trying out the three mispronounced words they memorized on the plane, holding up the queue in a German supermarket? People will be _very_ annoyed. In the major European countries, foreigners speaking the local language is not a novelty. If you are a native English speaker and not even close to CEFR level A1, in many situations it's rude _not_ to try English first. Making the native speakers help you learn a major language for free is OK, but only after you have put in the initial effort that makes them feel it's worth the trouble. Keep in mind most of us speak English pretty well and had to learn it. If you don't speak our language significantly better than we spoke English after the first week of English lessons, we will not appreciate your effort. (Except of course if it's a novelty because hardly anyone wants to learn it.)
@@johaquila I mean, sure, but the common theme in your, um, thesis here is that the person is being an asshole while trying out a few words of a language. An asshole is an asshole and nobody likes those.
Someone may think not attacking the police in any country might be obvious, so it's hard to feel bad for anyone who does. Also, when I visited Japan, people really were nice and tried to help where they can. So it shouldn't be too hard to try not annoy someone who tries to be nice.
I think Japanese cops are very similar to New Zealand cops. The idea is to keep the peace, to help were they can and treat everyone with respect. They don't carry guns, and their most important equipment is their voice, to calm, to de-escalate and to resolve things, without the use of force. Very few people would attack them, but if you do you're in for a world of trouble.
@The Hangman's Daughter So like a regular cop without a gun. Check. And your voice can't stop a mentally ill person off their medication who has a knife and is clearly stating their intent to harm people. I hope you are never in a true dangerous situation with an armed person, ever.
It's very easy to be polite and decent in Japan. I think tourists know this. Why some of them want to challenge the local friendly culture is beyond me.
The west need to think twice about visiting Japan. It's really important to acknowledge the lifestyle Japan has been centered on. One must immerse in it. Blend in. Not stick out. You will only capture eyes if you disturb the people
Being a tourist is to stick out if they didn't want tourist they close the gate like they did in the past but you know money trumps inconvenience as always.
Honestly, that’s what I want, to join the flow of things at least to a small degree. I will already look quite different, so I want to act, speak, and dress appropriately
@Not an internet troll What does JR Pass have to do with anything it will cheaper to fly to Japan from the US with a low cost route opening up from San Fran so there will be even more tourist. If you want save money take a overnight bus or buy a regionally pass. Tourism rate in Japan is going up so plenty of more funny tourist videos and more uncomfortable Japanese.
Americans (and Chinese) are very self-centered. They largely couldn't give less of a shit about respecting local cultures.
@@southcoastinventors6583 sticking out does not mean purposely ignore a country's culture and customs, educate yourself a tiny bit before traveling, or look around to see what natives are doing. skipping lines is unacceptable on 100% of the countries I ever visited but I still saw people doing it in japan, because they know they're not going to get confronted about it. this is just an example.
this is really embaressing and frustrating to see. these people are insane, none of these behaviors are considered normal in america. its very rude and its unfortunate that the people who can actually afford to visit abroad are acting up and making us all look bad. shameful.
**talking loud is a problem americans have though. haha - its been brought up worldwide and i can promise you we arent doing it on purpose, lmao.
Believe it or not, Americans are among the more polite tourists in the world. When I was in Asia in the '80s, the worst people were the Swiss, followed by French. No offense to folks from those beautiful countries, but I observed some terrible behavior, including shoplifting, violence, etc. More recently, the ugly foreigners are the Chinese tourists, who strangely seem to have zero respect for the places they visit, many stories out there of awful behavior.
Most of these rules apply in the US, too, but Japanese are much better at upholding them! The one that would be easiest for me to break is the voice modulation. I’m from the rural American South, and sometimes the red neck voice volume accidentally kicks in 😳
The coastal trash heaps really give people a bad impression of the US. Tbh, I don't think there are any major US cities that aren't a great example of a place you never want to go.
@@RambleOn07 same here.
Usually most peple from Murica behave like that, limits dont exist in the US
@@bxkiddo4096 no not at all.
@@RambleOn07 thats why i used the words usually and most 😉
As a retired Police officer in the States, I couldn't agree more. I can't stand when some people have no respect or regard for others, especially when it comes to phone etiquette, which some people just don't have.
When I went to Tokyo in 05, I made sure not to do anything to offend. Including waiting for the light at a cross walk, even though there weren't any cars coming.
Whenever you go into another country, you're an ambassador, whether you like it or not. Obviously, not all Americans are like that, regular Americans look down on these issues as well.
Throwing shrimp shells on the floor will get you kicked out of any restaurant regardless of culture. Rude tourists are the worst.
Good to mention about the photo thing. Even just taking videos in public can make some people feel uncomfortable. I admit I do it sometimes (I have a CZcams channel after all) but I’m really careful about how I do it - basically just be aware WHERE you are filming and whether it would be appropriate …and also be careful not to make people feel uncomfortable by focusing on them for too long. If you’re in a private establishment it’s better to ask permission first. Selfies are probably OK, but for video you should ask, “koko de satsueshitemo iidesuka?” (Is it OK to film in here?). Oh, and be especially careful about filming or taking photos of kids. This could be considered illegal or predatory behaviour depending on the situation.
It made me wonder if the japanese know of the myriad of foreign youtubers walking around recording with their cameras and posting their footage to youtube? Makes it look like it's not that big of an issue to them lmao
@@ShaferHart yeah. Actually, Japan’s privacy laws make it illegal to post anything online where you might be able to identify people from their face, etc, without getting their permission first. You might notice that (monetized) Japan-based CZcamsrs use a LOT of mosaic.
As someone who just came back from a 2 week trip to Japan, I just don't understand how you can get in physical trouble with the police unless YOU are the asshole.
Literally had the best and most polite police interactions out of all the places I've visited, to the point that police was getting out of their way to clarify stuff, show us or lead. One police officer literally went on a 5 min walk with us to show us where the closest smoking area is lol as he couldn't properly explain it. My advice would be just look at what other JP people are doing, and do the same.
SOME ( not all ) smoking addicts will ignore smoking rules because they are also SELFISH JERKS ( like ignoring NO SMOKING signs in a patio of a restaurant/coffee place, or flinging it on the ground when done, even in a PARK ).
The worst are the double backpack guys who think they have to carry their living room into the smallest shop
I'm German but my mentality always goes alligning with japanese. whether it's to blend in and not try to make a fuzz in pubilc. I despise people who are uh how is it called...that you get attention. Loud people, people making out in public, loud music, all behavior that would attract attention. and sadly here are many teens, kids but also adults who seeking attention and are so super rude everywhere
There's one thing that happens on Japanese trains that would absolutely never happen in my country's metro system that my relatives were shocked when they first saw it. Absolutely shocked!
And then, after a couple of days they were doing exactly the same.
What is it? Sleeping in trains. xD
I guess the rule of being quiet in trains only supports that. That and the heated seats.
Furthermore, Japanese sleep on the train and can wake up when they approach their destination
The first American guy should get expelled from Japan forever, what a rude person.
We don't want him back either. Send him to Antarctica so he can cool down. Man was mad about literally nothing.
Always so funny to me how similar german and japanese rules for behaving in public are :)
I noticed this as well. 🤔
As Japan transitioned from an isolated feudal society into a modern constitutional monarchy (Meiji restoration) they decided to model certain aspects of their society after western counterparts by sending out emissaries and hiring foreign advisers. The co-operation with Prussia/Germany was particularly extensive and among other things, they were heavily involved in helping Japan develop their industries (including military industry), their school system were modeled after them and most modern medicinal knowledge came from there too. I'm not sure if it's the case any longer, but for that reason, Japanese doctors have for quite some time been at least partially versed in the German language (it's not simply coincidence that Monster is about a Japanese doctor living in Germany, seemingly a fluent speaker).
In short, Prussia/Germany had a huge impact on the modern Japanese society after the revolution.
Yeah, but many Germans don’t respect them unlike the Japanese😅
I wish more cultures adopted some of these Japanese ways of being in public.
On my trip to Japan I found that that asking permission wasn't difficult and if being polite isn't enough to make you ask permission I would point out that they really willing to pose making the pictures even better. The Japanese people are very helpful if you respect them and their culture.
The loud music and public FaceTimeing is bad in America too. So inconsiderate. People also have speaker phone conversations in public too, Ive never understood that. Like, you're alredy holding your phone, just put ut up to your ear!
I’m visiting Japan in August and I can’t wait to go. Everything that I’ve read up about Japanese culture is very respectful and I am looking forward to immersing myself in more of its culture
I'd love to see you do a series of 10 videos on what Japan likes about foreigners. What a refreshing change that would be.
The pacing and edit of this video is closer to the content I would watch this channel for. Thank you for getting back to it.
I hate the fact that these are basic common courtesies that people should use anyway. Unreal that people need to be reminded to mind their manners.
I witnessed the craziness in Gion. People were acting like animals trying to get photos of the maiko and geisha roaming around. I'm sad about the new law but definitely understand why they created it.
I also do understand it, but it's always a bit crazy to me, that many things are blocked or forbidden because of a minority of unruly people.
@@Schnittertm1 That is the case in most places. Rules are always made for those people that need to be told what to do. 😎
about the quiet trains, i once was on the morning commute in tokyo, and as a boarded the train, there were these 2 JAPANESE people talking really loudly to each other while the rest of the train was completely quiet. i did the japanese thing by looking at them with angry stares, but i don't think they ever noticed. nobody asked them to be quiet, not even me. i guess i've been in japan too long.
Honestly Mrs. Eats, I can only speak for myself, but I was actually shocked by Japanese people breaking most of these rules! I can't count the number of times I was almost shoved off platforms onto railroad tracks by the locals for daring to be in their way, including a time I will never forget when an old lady seemed to have it out for me and pretty much steamrolled me everywhere I went for over an hour of switching from train to train! (never mess with the elderly in Japan guys, they'll tear you in half without even messing up their hair!!!). As for loudness, I was rather shocked on weekend in ANY busy city street. People were twice as lous as I am used to in America, plus fooling around, puking on the trains and in gutters, it was insane. I thought maybe it was a one time event I didn't know about, but it was every weekend all over Tokyo!
The eating fast, that one was a huge thing when I lived there! Every time you went to a ramin shop, people ate as if they were starving and then left so others could sit. We started going during slow times, because well, we're from America and like to talk and share food with one another so we can experience a variety of dishes. It was awesome, as the chef was more laid back and we could have some fantastic conversations with them! I LOVE japanese restoraunt owners, some of the best people we met, and always glad to see us (probably because we spent so much money and truely genuienly appreciated their craft so much).
I think that is the biggest take away and what I'd tell visitors, if you show that you truly do love and appreciate people's hard work, good manners, and show an appreciation for the expertese of what they do, what they dedicated themselves to as a passion and career, whatever offenses you may do on accident are forgiven! They're used to tourists being snobs. If you just put in a bit of extra effort to tell them their food or goods and services are amazing and truly appreciate their work, all can and will be forgiven, so you don't have to be so afraid of accidently offending them with the culture differences that inevitably occure!
This was such an insightful, informational and helpful video! Thank you so much :)
we have the same problem in France. our laws are based on "citizen tranquility" so it means at day and night time it is forbidden to shout , set loud music , talk loud in public places , and mostly foreigners break these laws and the problem is that police do not punish anymore for that...and it is really being a real zoo in here :( do your best to keep these rules , it is very important . and as always , before going in any other country , search for informations on culture and correct behavior. :) thanks for your videos
Uhm honestly its kind of wishful that the French did exactly what you're asking for in other countries 🤷🏻♀️
Lovely to see you Mrs Eats. I love your videos ❤️🇬🇧
I am so happy to have found your account yesterday. Your videos are so informative and really funny! I love your sense of humor. Keep em coming!!! -from a new subscriber
I recently came back from a trip from Osaka and Kyoto and I loved it because I like discipline and respect and Japan suited me well. Everyone minding their own business without acting crazy or causing unnecessary stress to people around them.
On our recent visit I felt weird having to shush my friends. I'm Half-Japanese, I'm well-acquainted with being aware of the cost of my social space to others, but it's something Americans rarely ever want to contend with. My friends got it by the end of our trip, thankfully. Collectivism > Individualism
A guy I know wants to come with me on my trip and I had to refuse for this reason. He can be rather brash and gets loud and excited easily and I'm not gonna babysit a grown man on my vaction. Fortunately your friends got the picture.
That because your not going to be kicked out of the country for that and stares are meaningless for real tourist. The example in this video are the extreme cases being standard loud tourist is fine.
Good that you did tell them to shut up a bit. Do as the romans do. Be polite, civil and respectful. They can be loud at a nightclub but on public transport got to respect others and be courteous
@@southcoastinventors6583 fine if you want everyone to be pissed at u
This video was informative and hilarious. Great job, thank you!
I hate to say this, but as a foreigner living in Japan, since tourism has opened up, I've helped several tourists in mild trouble/suica problems/directions etc and i have only been thanked twice. It makes me want to just ignore most of them, or pretend i don't speak English, since its made me late to meetings and appointments because they cant believe that the train system doesnt take Apple Pay, or Google Maps has screwed them over in a shitty way.
I desperately want to blame the lack of manners on post corona social degradation, but I don't even know anymore.
After spending about ten minutes helping one middle aged american tourist, she just walked on her way without saying a word, so i went, "oh you forgot something." And then she starts looking on the floor, and i said, "thank you." Then she goes "oh thanks hun you're a nice one"...Ok...
I often go to Japan, and i really don't care about other foreigns. Just let them. Pretend you don't know, you are à touriste also 😉
@tisyl1321 Would you like it if others did the same to you, in a country you're visiting for the first time and aren't even remotely familiar with (even if, unlike the ones described in the original comment, you would actually show obvious gratitude for the received help and it won't be at an event's expense)?
Thank you Mrs. Eats, will keep all these in mind, when I visit in oct.
My japanese friend sometimes converses with my by typing text on his phone and showing it to me. Trains are so quiet in jp. I love it.
These skits with Mr eats are great!
Japan is a place of respect. I think many who visit show their country's & parents respect levels. It's all things I thought we all were taught as kids!! I guess I was lucky my mom raised me well.
"These volcanoes are mine, whats poppin'"
What the heck was that chap smoking? 😂
mental illness is a helluva drug
@@jormungand72 I guess it depends on the illness 😅
Japan has some pretty good whisky.
@@mphays that's very true, so good it's created an entirely new vocabulary involving poppin volcanoes
I find the skits Mrs. Eats and Mr. Eats acting out makes me laugh. If I ever get a chance to visit Japan, I want to try out different restaurants there because the food looks amazing.
Okay but that first guy would be a problem anywhere not just as a tourist.
Oh good, things to avoid doing if I ever make it to your shores 👍🏻😁 Much appreciated advice!
A Mrs Eats video is a great way to start the weekend. Thanks for your great and funny work :)
I love your videos. I was in knots with the super saiyan. The videos you included were hilarious !
Omgee! Hi Mrs eats❤ I missed you
Mr. and Mrs. Eats are such a fun couple. They look perfect for each other
I remember I cut in a bus line one time in England when I was a kid. An elderly couple told me. Of course I was a stubborn girl so I kinda ignored them but inside I was like, "Yeah, I shouldn't do this again" and I didn't. Cutting in line should be a big no-no anywhere in the world. And don't know why foreigners can't respect another country's rules. It's no wonder the Spanish police look as harsh as they do when foreigners come and don't abide by the rules
Mrs Eats video drops, all is right in the world!!!
Mrs Eats, your videos are always so informative and entertaining. I also want to say how pretty I think your clothes are. 😁
Currently planning my trip to Japan in 2025 and I'm looking forward to it! Fortunately I'll be going by myself and I'm rather shy too so I'll most likely not cause any trouble, but it's good to have some reminders. If I do happen to offend in anyways its 100% unintentional and I'd simply apologize and do as I'm told. I think everything would go well. That first guy and the guy on the train were just straight up assholes though. I don't know how someone could just go anywhere in public, let alone as a guest in another country and act like that.
Travel during the Osaka 2025 Expo to make it worthwhile. Look into events that are of interest to you when you visit. I attended the anime Japan event twice during the hanami season. There was a Barbie exhibition at Skytree at that time so, I went there, too. When I was in Yokohama to buy something, I also visited the Raumen Museum. The new Starbucks Reserve had just opened in Tokyo so, I visited that, as well. Generally, few Japanese speak English so, doing your homework ahead is necessary. I printed and put in a binder my itinerary for each day. It was easier to show a printed page than show on a phone. Be prepared to wait in line for many attractions. Except for Starbucks, I skipped popular eateries because I preferred quiet and less crowded dining places, not to mention, the lines. You can exchange your money whenever the rate is favourable so, you can save on your trip. Depending where you're going, tickets to attractions can add up so, allot your budget now to avoid price shock. Check if you need to reserve or buy ahead of time to avoid disappointment. Use your tourist's privilege to get tax free for the minimum cut off required to claim. It's very useful for big ticket items. Good luck and Enjoy!
@Aisu Melef I appreciate all of this information. I should have $10,000 USD by the time I go which should be enough for everything I'd imagine. Thanks for the heads up I'll look more into reservations when it gets closer to the time I go.
@@sousukesagara-im3td I just saw that nearly all airlines now charge for a 2nd checked bag and seat selection. Used to be free in my economy airfare from Toronto to Tokyo to Manila and back. Research ahead so the itinerary and airlines that you choose align with your budget. Put air tags in your bags and take photos. Nowadays, baggage delays, loss and theft abound all over the world. Also, check if meals are included as some doesn't have it anymore for long-haul flights. Portable Professional has some very useful tips. Be aware that tourists are mobbing Japan right now so, waiting for it to subside is in your favour by 2025. You might be stared at out of curiosity. It's not unusual or offensive. Check out the weather, too for each area you want to visit. I only took a light trench coat and was freezing in March 2017 when the temperature dropped to below 1 degree in Tokyo. 16°C in March 2019 was colder than it is in Toronto. I don't know why since Canada is closer to the Arctic Circle. My husband forgot his hoodie or jacket in 2017. His father gave him his winter jacket when we left the Philippines for Canada that year. A travel weighing scale is a must. I saw a video wherein Philippine Airlines checked the weight and size of passengers carry-on at the gate check-in. Airlines aren't as generous as in the past because the pandemic was devastating to the hospitality industry. That's why there's less amenities included in the tickets today and moving forward. All the luxury travel people post are either from their travel rewards redemption or some promotion. Even JR is implementing baggage restrictions and reservations when in the pass they had none. Just be prepared and patient for all these changes. Frankly, it's your fellow passengers who you have to be wary of in terms of behavior because a few are unpleasant to be with. The Japanese are mindful of manners but, the same can't be said of others. Your budget will depend on how long is your journey and where you will be staying. No need to stay at fancy hotels unless you're going to enjoy all their amenities. Better put that to the ryokan which is $300 upward per person per night. That is a unique experience you can not get anywhere else.
"This is my home!" LOL
The bless of a silent train
Really enjoyed that
The skits you both do are hilarious
Japanese Starbucks seems to be the USA version of waffle house when it comes to fights!
4:50 I want to push back on your opinion. Most of the time I am seeing Japanese people take advantage of cutting lines, not foreigners. In fact, on the trains, Japanese people are very rude and will not hesitate to take seats right before you sit down or take up a lot of space. In fact, at a family mart I was asked to follow the line right after a Japanese was allowed to cut - soooo....
Great tips Mrs. Eats! 👍
Another excellent video, Mrs. and Mr. Eats! I love your sense of humour! Thanks for the information and the laughs.
I've been stopped three times by cops here in Japan. They were so nice❤
I once missed a train in the morning because it was packed and the train could not fit more people, and then I was stopped by police perhaps a couple times at the airport. Unfortunately I missed the flight. Then the next day I was stopped by police once again at the airport. They were not impolite but I have to admit that it was a bit annoying.
@@sljapan I totally feel you on that
@@sljapan Why do they stop at the airport? Is it for security check? There's already a dedicated security check at airports. Airports are not the place for random checks. They should understand that people can miss their flights.
@@kalinga2nihon No idea why they stopped me multiple times. I even told one of them that I had to catch a flight and he seemed to just ignore my concern while checking my information.
I am so happy to see your face again!❤
I would love to see a video carefully reviewing each item in a Sakurako box 📦 😀
Your videos are always interesting. Some of this I knew from a book I read, 'The Blue Eyed Salaryman', which was written by an Irishman who related his experiences working and living in Japan...he even married a Japanese woman there. So I know about carrying ID at all time plus how careful to be if tempted to break any rules attached to a rented apartment like keep quite and especially late at night. It's an interesting read.
Sounds interesting. Another fun book is "Japanese in Action" by Jack Seward, out of print but a classic, by a translator who was with the U.S. occupation forces in post-war Japan. He lived there for many years and had some really funny stories of misunderstandings etc. The thing is, that generation of Americans were generally more polite and obedient to authority than what we have today, but even then, people would try to make their meaning clear by talking louder, mispronouncing Japanese words disastrously, and generally cultural misunderstandings that sometimes caused bizarre situations. Today the Japanese are much more accustomed to Westerners, though Westerners really haven't learned much about them.
Very good and lighthearted video, you got my like and subscribe just from this one video :) . All i wanted to say is, even in Latvia all of these things those foreigners did would be thought of as negative, and i actually love Japan now more than before, because the public/community actually does something about that, in Latvia, everybody would just think this is annoying, i dont like it, but nothing would be done to correct it.
If I go to Japan, I hope that I don't get jn trouble.
Don't worry. As long as you go on the principle of being respectful of other people and following the rules, you will do fine. If you are not sure, just ask. Though language could be a problem but they will try to guide you through the best they can
I have been to Japan a dozen times (mostly decades before CZcams), and never had a problem. If you are polite, there is no issue. 😎
Thank you for informing all of us so kindly. You did a great great job!
It all makes me think there is (or should be) a good market for local guides, to help visitors have a great experience while avoiding offending or alarming people.
A long time ago, I read about an American guy living in Tokyo who parked his motorbike in the wrong spot apparently. When a couple of cops were writing up a citation, he tried to argue with them, one of them clonked him over the head with his club, and he fell to the ground bleeding.
I'm planning to visit Japan but kind of dreading bringing my wife, who eats super slow (and talks the whole time while she chews, totally oblivious that the rest of us were done 30 mins. ago), is chronically late to everything, doesn't bathe very often, and talks loudly.
Maybe I'll make it a solo trip, or just bring my teenager, who is quiet and respectful :)
Trust me, they frustrate us too. It’s their lack of education. Oh and manners.
Hey Mrs Eats loved the video also I like your new hairstyle
This video is very helpful. I'm trying to learn Japanese on the duolingo app
Ohh, that quiet train fight is something else 😂
I just keep it simple. I just watch how the locals act and behave as best as I can to blend in,.. and do that... it hasn't failed me yet.
this vid is funny. good job at educating and entertaining at the same time.
Tired of people playing the 'minority victim' card when getting asked to respect the rules; and Im not even Japanese
Really off topic but I love your blouse, and would love to find one like it.thanks for sharing your video.
Mr. Eats: "the dr said the bleeding was from your koncho... maybe we can use some lotion" 🤣 I can't stop laughing
Some people just have no respect/manners. They act like the whole world belongs to them.
A country where everyone is polite and mindful of others. Sounds like heaven to me 👍🙂
The Vegita card got me, 😂 so hard. He as arogant as the Prince of Saiyans
Total scum! Having lived in Japan, I'd have called the cops on him myself!
Me as a Filipino, I can respect all of them and I don't know how could I explain about those foreigners who are disrespecting towards the people around them. I could be nice to them and I want to talk them nicely!😁❤🇵🇭. I love y'all!❣👋
I hate the people that play music on speaker phone especially phone calls I hate it with a passion. I understood back in the days when Bluetooth headphones were over 20 bucks. Now you can find Bluetooth headphones for 5 bucks or sometimes less.
Thanks for the info!😂 Want to visit Japan
I will never understand why people think it’s okay to cut a line.
Same here. And living in a country where this appears to be the norm in most places (especially at the supermarket), it's beyond frustrating. Some are d'meŋted enough to even physically attack someone for not letting them take an unearned place in the line.
I know some of these are specific to Japan but a lot of the points in this video just seem like come courtesy to me no matter what country you're in. People are just trying to live their lives and we need to share the world with them. Anyway, thanks for the video Mrs. Eats, entertaining as always!