Why Japanese Don't Like Foreigners
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- 10 Reasons Why Japanese Don't Like Foreigners. Thanks to Squarespace, get 10% Off: www.squarespace.com/paolofrom... Japan tourists or foreigners coming to Japan may not understand Japanese culture because of this some Japanese dislike foreigners for not understanding Japanese manner and etiquette. As a generalization, Japanese follow the rules and get frustrated when people don't follow those rules, but often time they generally avoid confrontation when they have these sort of issues. Based on my experience, this is why Japanese don't like foreigners and tourists and what they are really thinking when foreigners break the rules. I can't stress enough that these are generalizations and not everyone is like this as everyone is unique, but for the purpose of this video and to show what Japanese may be getting pissed off about, I speak in general terms. These are my Japan tips for tourists to help them understand Japanese manners so they don't make those tourist mistakes in Japan or in that they may be unknowingly viewed as misbehaving tourists in Japan. Although some Japanese hate foreigners for doing things in the video, some other Japanese may be okay with the behavior but again I am speaking in general terms. In general, I don't think foreigners want to be rude tourists in Japan, but because they don't understand Japanese rules or Japanese manner they make the classical foreigner mistakes in Japan. These are must-know Japan tips to and a Japan guide when visiting Japan.
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__ Why Japanese Don’t Like Foreigners Timestamps __
0:00 - Intro
0:59 - 1. Not Wearing Mask in Public When You Are Sick
1:52 - 2. Squatting in Public
2:52 - 3. Blocking Traffic
3:32 - 4. Expecting Food Stalls to Take Credit Cards
4:10 - 5. Eating at Tourist Trap Restaurants
6:15 - 6. Eating with Off Hand Under the Table
8:06 - 7. Not Cleaning Up After You Eat
9:08 - 8. Making People Wait
11:00 - 9. Talking to Someone in Line
12:25 - 10. Talking Way Too Loud
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I'm Japanese.
In fact, many Japanese are introverted, so foreigners may feel like "I'm hated?"
But I wanna say most of us don't hate you.
So,there is no way to make friend or catch a talk with japanese?(>``~``
Wow. That's a relief
Heyyy, I have a question 😁 if you guys like don't talk to anyone on the streets how do you meet new people? Are you guys kinda extroverts on parties? I mean like club.
Thanks for your time😁👊
But what if I wanna meet people in public ? Would that be consider disrespectful?
carlos vargas Talking with ppl next to me on the queue in music live, talking with someone next to me in sport stadium, talking with some in bowling game place, so many place, cherry boy😎
Japan sounds like an introvert's paradise.
this is why i keep coming back to recharge.
actually so
it is!
@@carmcam1 nope that's why I stay here xD
@@BearingChrist3 did I sound weird again . -.
I’am an American and I always clean up after myself but I do have to say most Americans don’t and it always drives me absolutely crazy.
Same. I always clean up after myself, even at a restaurant. Just seeing someone leaving a dirty mess makes my wanna pull my hair out
The point is - they won't accept that other people are different - only that other people are WRONG, because they are the chosen people and all cultural differences are invalid. (The Chinese appear to feel much the same way about China since their recent 'victory' over covid.....my my, isn't that one coming home to roost.)
same here
I always tidy my eating spots, comes from being a waitress and having to clean up after others. I always found it easier to bus a table when they kept it stacked and tidy. I've also seen some absolutely disgusting tables, makes me wonder what kinda mess is in their house.(Also American)
Speak for yourself you dirty basterd. Most Americans DO clean up after themselves.
as someone thats been in food service for years, i can honestly say the cleaning up after yourself when your done eating thing is something that is appreciated anywhere. It makes the waiter/waitress' job easier and is just a simple way of being kind
When I was a kid my mom would comment on me trying to tidy up my scraps in a restaurant with “Do you work here?” but I always saw it as basic manners lol
I've always cleaned up after myself and one time I made the mistake of eating with a group of 8 friends. I felt terrible when they kept judging me for cleaning and so I didn't do it then.
(I do it when it's just a few closer friends since they understand it :D )
@@Amber-jb8su yes and then the scraps get left over and we have to clean up after you once our boss notices it. this is why I fucking hate America and Americans and end up quitting
If I clean up after myself at a restaurant then you don't need a bus boy ... I'm promoting more jobs for that business!
Always have to clean after myself and others it's a compulsive habit
Foreigner: *talks to random person*
Japanese: *hmm.. tastes like disrespect*
@Gammy Leddack well xD if I dont know the language the person its talking to me, I prefere just go away xD because I only will make that person more lost.
Exalaxy X its same with south korea
@Gammy Leddack WOW
It's the same with any Asian country to be frank and it's just a cultural thing
Gammy Leddack I'm not even sure if you know proper English...
My Japanese wife, 10 years ago when we dated in college, was surprised when I had a random conversation with a stranger. She asked me who it was and I told her I didn’t know. The look on her face was priceless.
who it was ? were you talking to a dog ?
I talked to a bunch of tourists at a cafe today and my Japanese colleague had the same reaction
And what was "the reaction"?
Like you are an alien?
@@rgerber like why am I talking to strangers
Are you latino or have some latino roots? cause it always amaze me when I shee latinos marrying japanese people since the aparent huge cultural differences
For a person who talks softly and doesn't like to get interrupted in everyday activities, Japan seems like a good place 😍
Same
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Paoloさんの日本愛を感じました！素敵な動画を作ってくださりありがとうございます✨
Thank you!☺️
Japanese: **are punctual**
Latinos: **Arrive 3 hours late to a birthday party**
Their own birthday party.
They just got to last years birthday party.
My mom: "I lIke To ArRivE iN StYlE IM lAte On pUrpOsE"
Sisoy 😔
Why would they even bother going? 😕
So basically, Japan expects courtesy and common sense. Sounds fair to me.
The Same Japanese will watch you get harrassed or assualted without helping you AND THEN tell the police it was all your fault because they were supposedly "taught manners" in elementary school and would never harrass foreigners (meanwhile- *Search:* "I got spit on in Japan" and know that for every ONE video you find- there were already like 5 others ones like it)
Dominique McQueen ok
SSS fr
@SSS Before you read my reply- please know that I am one of the folks who *liked* your comment- because it is absolutely TRUE! onto my reply:
With one exception- America doesn't presume to take pride in teaching their kids, manners, discipline and courtesy and then condone their bullying behavior towards others. Never in America will you see a talk show host tell a girl she "looks to chubby for his taste" and then have the comment be condoned because "that's his standard of beauty"
Sadly, many Americans don't give a shit about teaching their kids right from wrong and will stand behind their misogyny, or rascism or bigotry- but Japan pretends to be better but acts the same (which is why I totally agree, it sounds just like America). My stance is, if you're going to teach your kids to have manners and have compassion, then enforce it as well- cause when you don't, you're a hypocrite for looking down on other countries *ahem- AMERICA* that don't even bother to try.
How are we supposed to get lolis
This is very informative especially for someone like me who travels occasionally to Japan on business trips 👍👏🏼🙏
The Japanese: Squatting in public shows how poorly you were brought up
The Russians: I CONSIDER THIS A PERSONAL ATTACK.
No wonder they haven't signed that peace treaty yet
Аххаха
blyat i see a gopnik here
It's the same in Russia, only delinquents and hooligans squat
@@AmikaChill your idiotic then
I'm not japanese, but people blocking the streets or hallways in narrow places like supermarkets do piss me off.
Especially someone in front of you walking very slow and blocking you in narrow places...
Forreal
Kick em... Lol
I hate it especially in a mall and the people are walking slow,then just stop so I can’t get by and have to stop too. I sometimes sigh loud and say excuse me a bit testy just to get by. Super annoying and rude!
Kitty cat Lady67 then YOU'RE the rude git. Have the brains to apologize and say "excuse me", then go around, or get there sooner.
Incredibly well done sir.
Clean, concise presentation, of very good, helpful information.
Executed with reverence and respect for the country, culture and people.
👍
And I completely understand that and honestly I respect it And follow it I have no problem with them not liking outsiders
Japan is going to regret hosting the Olympics.
Cassie Kruse this will be good when the reporters are out asking questions randomly of the people! 😜
Cassie Kruse They have learned from fifa world cup.
Everybody regrets hosting the Olympics.
im wondering how dirty our country will get after olympics because of littering. it can be hard to find a trash can in tokyo
They will put up with all of the tourists b/c they know that most of them do not know or understand the culture. (unless they have done prior research)
“In japan you have to be on time. You can’t be late”
*laughs in Hispanic*
You'll be surprised how many people are late for zoom.
HAHAHAHA
Jajajaja
I'm Portuguese and we are never in time lol
Laughs in all the Indian languages too! 😋
Going to japan soon . Your channels videos are really informative. Thanks 😊
Japan: Don't talk too loud in Public
Anime: Guys shout on school grounds when confessing
I know that.
About rabbit.
@@ExcelonTheFourthAvalonHeirs And about Senpai xD
@@Moshu_Wazuya グローバル淫夢
sakutaAaaAaaa
"Do not block people's way"
Anime characters: *Stops walking and looks up to the sky*
Edit: Thank you for 6.9k likes lol and 9.6k
Edit again: Thanks for 10k likes
It's their fantasy, their mind don't allow them to do that irl so they at least draw it to feel badass
😂😂😂
Ok😂
This annoys me to. People in groups on sidewalks.
Where I live it's easy enough to walk around but having a stroller or something can be a pain.
Essentially what I take out of this is foreigners are unappreciated because they simply don't understand the culture and its norms. Thats simple to work around, you just gotta learn the ways. Videos like this help. Im from the states and have an interest in traveling to Japan someday. I've been studying the language some and hope to know enough to get by when I do go.
It's blowing my mind, that SO many things said in this video are relatable as in Germany. I as a german hate when people randomly talk to me etc. I mean, yes- you can ask for directions or if you are lost in wich street you are, but overall we germans also like our own space. Even in the train when there are not many people inside the train, people do sit on the seats but always one seat apart.
I've seen a bunch of your videos so far.
I reaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaly enjoy them so much!
It's lively, informative and with a good sense of humour!
i remember my teacher telling me something that really stuck with me, she said when you go abroad you represent your country so behave yourself.
Every minority is made to feel that way.
@@AA123TD well isn't that correct? To not be rude or just a complete ass
@Coley Durham Nobody authentically believes that but subconsciously people are prejudice by nature. Therefore it's important not to make a bad impression for yourself and your fellow ethnicity/nationality.
@Coley Durham how is it stupid you know how people are
except you really dont so relax, nerd.
"Japanese people wear a mask when sick"
me: THE JAPANESE WERE YEARS AHEAD OF US
underrated lmao
Experiencing many pandemics from within and from neighbouring countries and a sense of cultural discipline.
Widespread mask wearing in Japan began after the terrorist attack on the subway that used nerve gas. The attack was done by a cult in Japan
they predicted the pandemic xD
That's East Asian culture not only Japan. But many Japanese are refusing to wear masks during Covid19. That's why their infection rate is skyrocketing compare to other East Asian countries. Not enough testing too. Also many infected people are getting harassed even people in the medical fields are discriminated.
I'm greatful for this video. thank you
Love your show so interesting. Right to the point.
Japan : hate loud noise and foreigners
Also Japan : let’s host the Olympics
I hope for them that it will be okay but I really have doubts
the Olympics is going to be a cultural shit show for sure
@Ken narville That is absolutely not true, cities bid on being the Host, no one forces it on them.
it brings in a lot of money
@Ken narville Many cities bid on it, also it's not the country as a whole, it's the cities once again, and a lot of them do it. They tend to see it as a way to boost tourism and as a display or wealth and power in some cases. For Japan, I think it's mostly the tourism angle and it could also be to get foreigners excited about Japan. As much as there is the whole "Japan hates foreigners", the current politics of Japan recognize they are struggling with the whole drop in birth rates, and need foreigners to fill the void. Also, most Japanese that live in places that have a lot of exposure to foreigners don't hate foreigners, might get annoyed with some foreigners, but they're not as xenophobic as they once were, but it is still present. I think much of the Japanese government wants to get foreigners excited for Japan, and they hope to bring in foreigners from countries that seem more "desirable" to them, like the US/Canada/Australia, and the wealthier European nation. Right now they bring in some South East Asians for low wage jobs and treat the migrant workers pretty poorly, to the point that many of these young migrants break down and return home.
This is all based off my understanding, so take it with a grain of salt.
This is like the opposite of an anime protagonist
@@cheese6783 yeah.. agreed
@Kiiea you mean Naruto is not based on a typical Japanese man
@Kiiea it's the joke kind.
That's why so many people want to kill the protag xD
@Kiiea chill that's just a joke vv
My daughter is an autistic person and hates breaking rules. She loves regimented life, so Japan always seemed like a dream for her and for us to provide to her. Turns out her college studies will lead her there next year in the form of a foreign studies program. I am so excited for her to realize this dream. Please remember to keep positive vibes, because the universe will return that same energy to you.
Japan is truly amazing ! Ill be-welcome to see them
LOL im autistic too and honestly japan (having been born and brought up there) is great to me . sadly i came to us and only visit now 😢 i want to come back to live there when i am older
japanese hates autists.
Me too. I think Japan's great for many of us.
BTW we don't say "high- functioning" anymore. It's ableist and unsupported by the literature. You can say eg "low support". Lots of info online.
so... slave by choice?
I enjoy your videos.. I have one request.. If you could please lower the music, sometimes it's not easy to listen to you.. Thank you. I appreciate the effort and the information you put in.
Paolo: in general, Japanese people like to follow the rules
Filipinos: *Hold on, that's illegal*
😂😂😂 I’m half Filipino and want to move to Japan 🇯🇵 but I’m terrible at following rules.
@@thundersfruitsgraffiti9746 oooh sht
Oh no Bro
So true HAHAHAHA
@@thundersfruitsgraffiti9746 good luck mate i can follow rules even though im a filipino
"dont talking in line"
Me as introvert : "is this heaven ?"
I agree.
*"HEY THERE, DID YOU SEE THE SKY? LOOK! YOU CAN SEE THE SUN! HOW ABOUT THAT SUN IN THE SKY? DID YOU ALSO SEE THE SUN?"*
Brazilians make friendship in line hahahahahh
Same bruv
seriously… japan seems the perfect climate for us introverts.
Most of these are common courtesy anywhere like don't leave a table sloppy, don't sit in people's way...
Wow! #7 is mandatory inside me.
I'm proud of thinking & doing the best efficiency way to arrange used cutleries & plates for canteen staffs putting them away.
Therefore I never leave served foods and sometimes I bring my plate sets to the cleaning stand for canteen staffs.
We Japanese DO like foreigners, especially those who come to and enjoy Japan:(
I understand the title should be attracting one but I’m really sad to see this title and it should be changed...
We just don’t like bad manners, and this definitely doesn’t mean we don’t like foreigners.
*Only if they are tourists
I have Japanese simply exclude me from everywhere online when they figured out I was a foreigner (which can take anywhere from 10 minutes to 2 hours b/c of my poor Japanese skills).
aoeu256 That’s true... I feel sorry for what you’ve experienced. I think such Japanese just felt a kind of anxiety for speaking English.
and I hope things will go well with you if you’re still working on Japanese :)
あいうえお I think it depends, because many foreigners often do not have the same standards of manners. Like I personally would like us to have the same standards of Japan in Canada but frankly that’s not going to happen.
John Johnovich Yes, I see your point. Japanese put more emphasis on obeying the rules or manners than people from other countries. What I wanted to say is, Japanese themselves understand the fact stated above so that they don't care much about foreigners (especially tourists) indifferent about manners or something unless such people break the rules intentionally.
More specifically, group of Chinese tourist ? Hahaha they are abit too much
"Don't talk too loud"
Don't worry,my voice is so low that my teacher can't even hear me when I read
Same lol
Same
Who worries about you?
@@damnnsupercalifragilistice3935 no one,no one cares about me.
@@Eiji_desu I as a stranger care about you and if its not enough for u to believe me lets become friends then !
about the late meeting, you were talking about. My father in India also does this when he is late for some meetings. This usually happens due to unexpected calls by his colleagues, superiors, and juniors. Then there is also a problem where you and your superiors are in a meeting and the meeting lasted a bit longer than expected and the topic of the meeting is really important and thus you cannot excuse yourself.
While I am a kid these are some of the things I noticed my father doing. He does not mean to be rude but there is too much work to do and too little time
nice video. i'd like to go visit some day and it's cool to know whats socially acceptable before heading over.
*sits on stairs*
Japan: •_•
Spiritual Warrior cool it
America: There's to much walking...... -exhausted fat grunts- BILLY! Find me one of those electric scooters.
I literally sat on some stairs in Japan (crossing my legs of course) and people started at me so I was like “did I shit?”
Generation Bacon
I mean i see what you’re trying to go for but that sounded so dumb. No offense of course.
justprank
Me: blink
Japan: so you have chosen death
I am going to Japan next year with my 2 sons i have been watching your vids and learning a lot. Thank you so much and when i go i will try very much to put your lessons into practice. :)
I'm not Japanese but most of these things are just good manners.
agreed... but what i do with my hands at the dinner table is my own damn business ^^
True. Exactly the way I was raised and therefor I had no problems in Japan at all. One story: while riding the subway Ginza line in Tokyo I watched an American tourist (sort of looked like an American) boldly man spreading in his short shorts and hiking gear, blocking the way with his huge back pack (oh one of these..), and he got his take away food out, starts eating, drinking, crumbs flying everywhere, dropping greasy paper wrapping... I just watched the Japanese. I think they wished he would drop dead and vanish in an instant. They hated him - a lot. Just don't do it. Don't eat where you are not supposed to eat, don't litter, don't annoy people, be polite.
@@frauleintrude6347 Lol manspreading, no one in Japan actually cares about that. Only feminist foreign women actually care about that. Yes probably if if he was being a messy slob that's rude, but eating on trains is allowed unlike in the US.
WESTERN PEOPLE LACK MANNERS.
@Justin Time WHATEVER.
I`M A EUROPEAN AND PEOPLE SUCK IN MY PART OF THE WORLD.
Very interesting video, thanks for sharing. 👍
So, my husband is Japanese and we used to live there, in a city called Nagoya. I'm surprised by the squatting thing. My husband and I would squat directly outside 7-eleven to eat (only feet touching the floor). We've also seen lots of other Japanese people doing the same while they eat what they've just bought. He often says it's what you have to do when you buy convenience store food like onigiri because there are no bins in public, so you have to eat just outside the store and dispose of the rubbish immediately. It's also impolite to eat while walking, so eating while standing or squatting outside Lawson or 7-eleven or Family Mart is the best option on-the-go.
Oh god, imagine Karens visiting Japan
Thank god I ain’t a murican
@Pピーターが日本語で murican is now American in short form :) invented by the guy who i replied to
Edit: It's really funny how I already apologised and people are still biased about my mistake, geez. I already briefly apologise and now what? Oh yea, I have to atone for it? Anyways I wanted to apologised to anyone who replied to me? Lol.
Edit: OH GOD THIS SUCKS SPARE MY ASS, PEOPLE HAVE BECOME TOO POWERFUL.
Edit: Now that I think of it, would you ever call Germany Ermany? Or China Hina? Or Australia Ustralia? Lmao.
another edit: damn i was cringe 😔
Wing Mak Merica round these parts
@@petra_the_trap i love yalls woman and also everything about Japanese
Its not just karens, americans in general are entitled. I wonder how "joggers" would do in japanese prisons after all.
@Wing Mak
Its a simple rule, the more group cognitive diversity one introduces into a society, the more unequal it becomes. For the love of god, don't make our mistake.
blocking the way pisses everyone off lol
True lol
Indeed... but more so if that person is a local.
Bruh every time I walk home there is always that group of 5 people walking *horizontally* and I can never get pass them and they are slow *af*
@@yabazyabacoffee lol thats fucking insane and pisses me off
Hispanics do it all the time
When it comes to the hands under the table thing, I think that may be a side-effect to how table manners are taught in western culture.
I can't speak for everyone, but the way I was raised, we had one rule, no elbows on tables. I fell like some people may put their off hand under the table to avoid not knowing what to do with it, and accidentally putting their elbow on the table.
I feel bad about squatting in public haha, I just came from Japan and I really struggled with finding a place to sit (there's like, almost no public benches?) and I'm chronically ill/experience chronic pain. There were a few times where I just had to sit down because my body couldn't take it anymore. I sat out of the way and kept to myself. I got clapped up pretty quick anyway for sitting down (lmao) but yeah cafes are the place to go. Luckily the dollar/yen exchange rate is favorable but having to pay to sit is an odd concept haha. Anyway if you're chronically ill, just be aware of that and include cafes in your budget. (The cafes are really good and you'll get to try cool new drinks, so, have fun!)
I was late a few times to activities because I got lost on the train, but everyone was nice & understanding about it, especially if I apologize profusely and explain that we don't have trains where I'm from (true). Definitely allocate an extra, like, half-hour to an hour to get lost, especially if you're going through a bigger train station.
The not-talking-to-strangers thing threw me off at first and I probably startled a few people on my first day, but just emulate the demeanor of people around you and you'll be good.
Locate the ATM nearest your hotel (like in a 7/11 or familymart) and do a yen check before leaving for the day. Don't assume anywhere will take cash and keep a few thousand on hand every day.
A better title would've been:
"Common Mistakes to Avoid when Traveling in Japan"
Cheers!
From what I know Japan is in a really shitty place on earth so they need our help
They should be bowing to us
Btw it is a beautiful place
AbSTRACT ,*0¡, that is just rude you need to learn to respect other people you don’t know anything about them
@@felurya yeah you got a point they make gud ramen
The guy needs the views man.
Click bait 0
"Squatting in public"
As a slav, I feel personally attacked...
Heels touch ground, when slav squat around. ^^ do it like a pro and nobody get pissed off. Japanese people like professionals.
my tracksuit got offended
Slavs are gypsies, gypsies are bad.
There's a reason why some cultures are better than others
@@derpynerdy6294 That's kvass and Adidas
Thank you, I appreciate this video, I wish to go to Japan some day, maybe even stay there.
I really enjoy your eloquent expressions such as "pisses them off"....
[If Karens visited Japan]
Karen: “I DON’T UNDERSTAND YOU, SPEAK ENGLISH!”
Japanese manager: の
😂😂😂
No-
ノ
Tru
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Walking around Japan with a mask on = A nice person.
Walking around the West with a mask on = 'I'm gonna need to see some ID'.
Absolutely true.
Also applies to a foreigner walking around Japan with a mask on
Actually walking while wearing a half face mask is also good enough to avoid trouble. Apparently being 6ft tall and having a slightly built up body (gym) while wearing a mask is enough to scare even punks into ignoring you when you accidentally walk in bad neighborhoods. When I say bad neighborhoods I mean literally people talking about stabbing others while some of them do drugs in public.
Well, in the USA anyway.
Unfortunately 1000% true xD
Japanese customs are explained in an easy-to-understand manner. This is a good video that will be helpful for foreign travelers.
By the way, did you know that a CZcamsr called Teri's Diary is making a video using this video?I would like to report that I thought it would be a problem for others to use such original videos without permission.
I'm an American and 2 of the things listed here completely tick me off too. The first is people being late, which I developed from my mother almost always being late by hours when i was growing up. Nothing better than waiting on the curb for 2 hours cause mom said "she'd pick me up after school," and the one day I got fed up she was just getting ready to leave when I got home.
The second is people who just randomly stop in the middle of the path. It's like come on people the least you could do is move to the side, or move to a place where you can get out of traffic. You don't need all 5 of your family members to stop in the one exact chokepoint of the path and force other pedestrians into the street.
I'm Japanese. These are usually right on target.
But sometimes there are foreigners who misunderstand Japanese, so I'd like to take this opportunity to say that Japanese basically like foreigners. How can we hate people who love our country?
In Japan, there is no such thing as cultural theft, and we are very happy to see foreigners wearing kimonos. I've never heard the term "cultural theft" before from a foreigner. So thank you for being a fan of Japan. And I sincerely welcome anyone who respects Japanese culture and manners.
⚠️I am Japanese and I am talking about basic Japanese personality, Non-Japanese people should not dismiss my opinions without basis. Prejudice, in particular, breeds misunderstanding. I'm talking about 80% Japanese. I am not saying that 100% of Japanese people like foreigners.
So, theres no point people in Japan hate the foreigner, because they love japan so much.. but i do love Japan, regards Marcel from Malaysia
Just one thing, for anyone going to Japan, unless you are going to a formal event, I wouldn’t recommend wearing a kimono. Yukatas are more common for everyday use, I believe.
@@marcelgabisatidur4003
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@@squidballs
That's right!
I find yukata's much cooler, especially in the summer☀️
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Question "Why Japanese Don't Like Foreigners"
Answer: "Because they act differently."
Who would have thought...
and then he explains those differences
@@delluminatis True, he does, but they are trivial. I was expecting something along the lines of "foreigners keep stealing our women", or "african americans and blond/blue eyed germans tend to play bad guys in movies", not a simple list of the trivial differences in general culture.
If this is why Japanese "don't like foreigners", then japanese are rather judgemental. (and the reason behind that would have made a better video)
America should have been the same.. only for blacks and whites
@@Alexander_Kale yes they are judgemental
@@Alexander_Kale I don't think it's judgmental to be annoyed with loud obnoxious tourists who come in and act like they own the place
Thank you for the information
If I go to Japan your going to be my best friend you are a great tour guide and that's a great thing cause if a person takes the small time aspect to teach something that protect all who want to travel
When I visited Japan, Japanese often were approching me and asking questions like "Where are you from?" and "Do you like Japan". I have mostly positive experiences with locals and felt very welcome. :-)
This might sound so racist but are you white? I’m brown and my family is planning to come to Japan to take a vacation but I’m worried I might get judged for my skin. Will people judge me because I’m brown? Just curious I want to tell my mom before going there I don’t want strangers to stare at me.
@@user-nt5zc7om2m Yes I'm Caucasian. But they were curious and some might have stared at me, because I'm a "gaijin" obviously (Tall and red hair). I don't think they will judge you, because you are dark-skinned. Often it's not the look but the behavior you show, like breaking their rules or beeing impolite (also unintended), what makes them judge. They are usually nice to tourists. It would be something entirely different, if you live in Japan. I've heard it's difficult for some people with dark skin color. Which is unfortunate.
I hope you won't get judged or anything else when you visit Japan and you can enjoy your stay.
If you are feeling stared at, then don't take it to your heart. It might be curiousity only.
@@user-nt5zc7om2m Most people really won’t bother you, since Japan is a very respectful place, as long as you stay in line and do your research on etiquette, you’ll be just fine.
@Daemisa Naervil who's naive and who got used as an attraction?
@Daemisa Naervil why do you think that? I didn't feel used and I didn't feel like an attraction. To me it was their way to communicate and maybe to practice their scarce English skills. But for me it was the same then. I wanted to communicate with locals and practice my Japanese. By the way I meet a Japanese couple in Tokyo, who just asked from which country I am etc. At the end we talked for 3 hours, walked through half Ueno, had some beer and snacks and sharing phone numbers. That was 3 years ago and we are still in contact since. So I'm glad they've approached me then.
So don't call me naive for whatever reason, especially because you don't know me and don't know my experiences with Japanese in detail.
Leaving your table messy is considered poor manners in my country as well.
Almost everywhere i guess
Every fucking where 💁🏽♀️
That annoys me to no end. We were taught that in the "backwards" Southern US as well. 🙄
Yeah, I live in America and it is also rude to leave the table like that (at least in Ohio it is) and when people do that they are seen as "ghetto" and lacking manners. I don't understand why anyone would do it anyways.
It isn't really for me, I live in Canada ans we don't leave food everywhere and napkins but like we don't HAVE to and it isn't considered bad manners. If it's really messy sure, its rude but for me it isn't a huge deal.
I’m researching travel. Thank you sharing this information.
I agree with many of the things mentioned, like blocking traffic. I also get pissed off when people stands in a group talking crap right in the middle of a store entrance. We have many of that kind of thing here. But then again there are other things mentioned that made me definitely decide against visiting Japan. Yes it's a very beautiful country make no mistake, but in another video you mentioned how foreigners gets arrested for all kinds of crap and then have no rights so to say. No thank you. The money that I've saved to visit Japan will now go towards another country to visit there. Thanks for the heads up man. You just saved me from a lot of tears and losing precious money.
Never been to Japan, but I totally agree with the cleaning after you eat. Its just common courtesy and the waiter doesn't want to clean up the disaster you made. Be kind people
THIS. I'm American, and honestly it bothers me so much when people leave a huge mess behind for the waiter. Just because someone is paid to clean the booth for the next person doesn't mean you shouldn't clean up after yourself. The worst is when they leave like snotty tissues and things.
it's just tiring , no way
I agree with you. I clean mine up and put things on one spot.. Also the standing in traffic.. Omgosh that annoys me!! Lol
Exactly. In America I would still clean after myself
Dam right pisses me off
When i was lost in Tokyo station a very young girl missed her train on purpose to show me where i needed to be, then while walking the nakasendo (sp?) trail i forget the name of the place but it was a beautiful Edo period town in some hills and elderly local dragged me into his tea house for a chat... hours later after a long round of broken english chit chat we parted ways, very friendly..
like some have said here, Tokyo is not 'japan', nor does everyone in the country fit a formula, and i could say the same for the month of hell i spent in china.
I was looking at a restaurant in Tokyo two years ago. It was a very small restaurant and a Michelin starred one. I arrived in the area 45 minutes in advance so as not to be late but we couldn't find the restaurants after 30 minutes. Then I entered a bar and asked the barman if the restaurant was in that street. He literally went out with me and help me search for the restaurant in the area and we arrived there just in time. I was blown away by their kindness but embarassed too at the moment xD
A high school student missed his train to go home just to show us the way to our hotel in Osaka. I can't remember how many times I said sorry and thank you but I think it was a lot
lol you are probably white. They didn’t want to serve me at a restaurant. I sat there for a whole hour with my friend and they didn’t even come to our table.
Halima B because in japan, you’re supposed to call the waiter yourself. They don’t come up to you because they want you to be ready to eat and order
Maddie Salad you don’t think we called the waiter ? We called and called her and she kept ignoring our table and served other people.
I feel like a lot of these are common sense in most countries. Cleaning up after yourself, being considerate of others, punctuality, and respecting other people's boundaries just seems universal. Unless there are countries whose cultures consider it rude to not be loud, inconsiderate, and generally disruptive.
Thanks for the tips, Paolo. I always think to myself that your observations are pretty accurate😄
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Like most people
"Japanese people arrive 10 or 5 minutes early"
I usually arrive 15 minutes early.
Have I been out-japanesing the Japanese all my life?
they need to pump those numbers up if they want to geto your level
hahh
For real my family is a military family. 5-10 minutes are rookie numbers. If I’m not there 20-30 minutes early I still get stressed out and I’m 26.
@@jareddavis554 Military here. I always believe, "if you're right on time, you're late." :)
lokienvy one of my fathers favorite sayings.
You should imagine my mothers experince in the late 70s when she was engaged to my (Japanese) father living in japan (80s-90s) as a blonde hair blue eye. She still talks about how much better it is today when we visit. What amplified her experience is my father is from Kyushu Island. Not as many foreigners visit there, especially back then. The masks is why I even wore them in the US when I used to commute to NYC via train and subway. Benifit was that others always avoided me.
The one good recommendation that Paolo made was to be mindful of where you sit or stand and try to not get in anyone's way.😃
“In japan you have to be on time. You can’t be late”
Filipinos (me): Well i guess i wont sleep then
Oop-🙊 let’s have 25 alarms don’t forget to put the speakers on the highest volume.
Wat the fung Is this? MIND READING WITCH!!
jkjk
Aiq95M 2 oops 🙊
and the no squat thing
Luckily, I hate it when I'm late in meetings, going to school, etc etc. (even though I'm also a Filipino XD)
''japanese people don't like talking to strangers''
anime characters : talks to every stranger and becomes friends with everyone
In anime, although they are speaking Japanese they are not always Japanese. For example, Pokémon game is technically another world.
What the fuck japan.
ThatOneAsianBroChick
Yup. Also Ash Ketchum is technically Japanese because his name is Satoshi. :D
Also Brock (Takashi. Right?) and Misty.
And Jessie and James from Team Rocket. (Forgot their original Japanese names 😅)
Oh shit that explains why I haven't made a single friend in Japan after being here for 11 months
Drann Nervial well other than that its not real and fiction lol
#10! I was in Japan with my friends (we're American) and on the train after drinking my friend was SUPER loud. I could see all of the Japanese people glancing at him every few seconds until I told him to be quiet.
Blocking traffic is one of my biggest pet peeves, I can’t stand when I’m with friends who are completely situationally unaware, completely oblivious to what’s going on around them, end up standing in people’s way and blocking traffic.
I hate when people just stand and block traffic and I’m American. In my area, there is this annual festival thing for two days in June where there were a lot of food stands outside on the street. When I walked throughout the food stands, sometimes I would encounter people just standing in the middle of the road. There were thousands of people walking each of those days and it was so annoying. So I don’t blame the Japanese for finding it annoying, because it is
Imagine being raised in japan. Then going to a place like India or Philippines where noise is on 100 all the time.
Or the fish market anywhere in the world
As someone who lives in the Philippines, the sound is on 9000 percent
Lotus Fomalhaut I like that dbz reference
Noise noise noise hate it I like peaceful way too much loud noises all the time its frustrating
@@goos8841 Why? My place is quiet, you prolly chose the wrong locations? Hygiene too, eat at better places? India is cheap af, why'd you wanna go for street food if the sight of people touching food without gloves turn you off? In decent restaurants, you'd prolly find better food than most 3rd world countries.
Almost everything on this list sounds like just common courtesy when visiting any country.
Welcome to America, courtesy isn’t very common here
I know you like japanese culture like we do but come on man....dont push it ok? Squatting??? Dont you think its way too much ??!!
I didn't expect squatting to be a pet peeve there. I'm so sorry. I didn't know
@@slimesauce3044 Why are you people making every comment about America?
Not for Karen
Fun fact, first credit cards appeared in 1958 and Japan still hasn't figured out that going all digital currency is way more efficient.
Nah cash is king
"Highest IQ"
I feel ya, I work in the service industry here in America, and it pisses me off when people don’t throw their stuff away after they are done
So keep it clean and quiet and just ignore everyone and you'll be ok?
@Spiritual Warrior Amen, brother. The problem with the world is its people.
Sounds like heaven to me
Also make sure you look Japanese, follow hierarchy and rules even if they don't make sense or are discriminatory, never seek professional help with psychological issues, hide problems instead of recognising and dealing with them directly. Oh and remember to support Japan being a one race country that is very different from other cultures on earth and emerged from a special offshoot of genetically superior humans. Join a school system that discourages critical thinking, teaches that being different is a bad thing, and prizes standardized test scores as the highest measure of intelligence. Did you know Japan has four distinct seasons and that the country is very safe, even though crime is grossly underreported, the intentional death rate is higher than most developed countries, over 99% of refugees are rejected every year, and it ranks low amongst OECD countries in the World Happiness Report? Accept these benefits and more, then you'll be okay!
@Newromantic999 what the fuck are you trying to say? If you can't type English then don't bother replying, oh and by the way look up the meaning of sarcasm.....you just made yourself look like the stupidest person on the planet. Hahahahaha!!!
@Newromantic999 you still make no sense, think before you type, Google the words your trying to say and then get back to me....
"A lot of sick people wear a mask"
*Reminds me of a certain year*
*Plague Doctor intensifies*
*On that one day.. a whole years destiny has been decided*
I'll be wearing a mask long after this 2020 nonsense because I'm self conscious 😖
LOL I came here to find this comment.
No shit sherlock
I’m terms of blocking walking traffic I definitely agree. It is infuriating to me that people choose not to move when someone is trying to get somewhere this is a common case for me at school
Being in the restaurant business for about a decade now when I go to restaurants I always clean up my mess and put it into a neat little pile it's just common courtesy everywhere
as a foreigner living in japan... i can say the best way to sum up what you can expect in japan... japanese people are polite, they are not friendly. they value respect and acting "proper". generally speaking, they will only be social or friendly in service situations (at restaurants, hotel hosts, etc). very very rare to have any contact at all outside of that. i typically feel ignored or silently judged.
wow ... thanks !
i was trying to figure this out for some time ...
@Drann Nervial that's dumb. Culture changes throughout the years. Hating them for this is as stupid as you being hated for your cultural's backwards thoughts
Go to a nomihoudai, I do it all the time and loads of random Japanese people want to talk and drink with me.
I think for Japanese people the decision of whether to interact depends very much on the social context. They have different personalities for different situations. Then again, several Japanese people have struck up conversations with me randomly in the street, and some strangers I see regularly (shop workers etc.) smile and make conversation beyond simple politeness.
I'd add that most Japanese avoid displaying negativity, so won't make it obvious how they feel about someone they're interacting with. Because of that, they avoid interacting too much with strangers for fear of bothering the other person. I think it's a form of politeness in Japanese culture.
Good manners, deference and humility also go a hell of a long way to being liked in Japan.
jackrom75 lmao he deleted his comment
@@Fatcat-ss6nh he is a true coward
"Japan"
Introverts: It's a free real estate.
яєνєℓαтιση • introverts: oh shit I never had the courage to actually do my documents I can’t go
😂😂 so true
So true.
Alright, luckily some of these points especially the manners at when eating something are default at my household as well. Unfortunately though, I've just realized what my brother dud wrong the last couple of days 😅
Almost all you said is applied in other places. Except the hands under the table, is the opposite here where I live, because when the hands are up more space from the table is taken and have to be shared to be confortable in groups.
Important thing to remember about Japanese culture: Just because they're nice and/or polite to you, doesn't mean they like you.
That's humans in general.
@Ken narville bro i agree to an extent but woaaah that was extreme. i cant judge bc i've never interacted with enough Japanese ppl in my life but i agree with Karhaqt and John Smith since its the same thing with "my culture" where i have ppl in my life who do really nice things which i didnt really ask for and i end up feeling in debt and they talk behind ur back. again its not only to the Japanese. Sure, more people like that can be found in certain places but in the end people like that can be found literally everywhere im sure not all Japanese are "true vermins" maybe its just the way they're taught to be polite all the time? just a guess.
While this isn't exactly specific to Japan, It is the most prevalent in Japan. It can be extremely difficult to accurately gauge how favorably a Japanese person does or does not think of you. Most people in Japan will treat most or everyone kindly and politely, even if they don't like them.
Read about Face in Japan. It's a matter of creating and always showing the best image for yourself, and part of that means always being polite and respectful towards everyone, even if, and especially if you don't like them.
much like me then -even if I say rue thing it dont mean i hate you
Laughs in British
My daughter lived in Tokyo for 3 years and said being on time is considered being late.
Yup.. I've been through same case here.. One of the guy said I was late while I was on time. After that I've half an hour margin if I'm meeting any Japanese in particular
how dare you come in on time?
I've had managers like that lol
because she's not really on time. u have to be there earlier than the designated time. once your time begins, you should already be in the process of working. if they dont have these strict guidlines, they wouldnt have became prosperous, especially after losing WW II.
@Ken narville yeah keep thinking that way idiot.
It's just a cultural difference.
Wow... this surprisingly easy to remember for an introvert like me.
I'm very introverted and generally don't talk to strangers whether it is waiting in line or just going about my business so the Japanese not being particularly fond of having conversations with random strangers and having their boundaries invaded is not exactly something that would bother me. In fact, I would feel very much at home with that. I don't really like loud people either.
I think I would do just fine in Japan.
No way! we love foreigners, we are just shy. We don’t hate being asked the directions on the street by stranger, but just most of us get panicked coz not used to talk with foreigner. When Japanese people look mad, most of the time they are actually confusing or being shy.
Love them? Nah... One mistake and that's it. You don't know forgiveness because you can't deal with conflict so you flee. (Not saying you all really hate them but...)
@@varunprakaash9761 yes I am
@@sankoto4515 日本人です。この動画自体が「なぜ日本人は外国人を嫌うのか」って日本人を一括りにしたタイトルになってますので、それに対して書きました。文章が長ったらしくならないように一括りにしただけであって、「基本的にそう言う傾向にある」という意味です。
@@varunprakaash9761 same! i just need the money for it TwT
シャイってのは大体当てはまるだろ、、英語が話せないまた実際少しは話せるが急だとパニックになるか上手でない英語を話すことが恥ずかしい、もしくはそもそも人と話すことが恥ずかしいと感じるかのいずれかだ
日本人は恥ずかしいことをしたくない傾向が強いから 大抵は当てはまる
Japan must be a heaven for all introverts in the world
And germaphobes!
It is perfect here, I don't have to interact with anyone. I can just go from place to place without bothering anyone or making myself nervous. Internet gaming Cafes are perfect for introverts. I am a germophobe also.
Hence the AT Field :)
Depends. The place has so many people everywhere soo..
@@Genmurasaki at least they do not do small talk to every damn strangers , as Indonesian myself, it was so tiring when a stranger at the street suddenly ask you something private ( i.e What's your job? What's your religion? ) And if you didnt answer that stranger question, you'd be considered as Rude and anti social person. Seriously the level of extrovertness of Indonesian on another level
I really need to visit Japan once I learn to speak and read Japanese. Sounds like my kind of place.
After hearing #8, I now understand the "Did I make you wait?" moment in anime.
this is the most introverted country ever, and i love it
VrHamre Imma sound hella dumb but in my opinion half of the world are probably introverts lol
Branon Saetern yeah, america is just weird
@@k4taraa 😂😂😂
Hikikomori will come to you
I also like it, but at the same time it can be hard to make good friends when everyone stays very in line and introverted ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I’m not Japanese but, don’t most people dislike people with bad manners? If somebody was being loud and obnoxious, I would definitely be annoyed.
ever meet pinoys and chinese people on public transportations? I wanna strangle them for being so fucking loud and obnoxious
@@Hiyorin871 nah, I was in Japan before and ride on a train.. Students were loud as well which shocked us, as they were known to be silent. Also, younger Japanese sits on trains sleeping getting a lottt of space..
Yall niggas ever been in the hood?
Despite your culture don't let little things annoy you.
Shirorin imagine Japanese trains tho they be wildin
"Being late"...this was a life lesson I learned quick when I was living in Japan in the late 80's........"Sorry I was late. NO BE ON TIME!!!"....This is a characteristic I have carried and passed on to my kids to this day.
Americans could stand to adopt a few of these things. I operate on the idea that if you're on time, you're late. I always try to be some where 10-15 minutes early. If I have to run downtown where its a 45 minute drive and I'm going for a meeting and not something personal. I add 30 minutes to that due to traffic and possible wrecks. A wreck can add 15-20 minutes easily and they frequently happen. I used to only allow for 15 minutes for possible traffic jams/wrecks but found I was showing up only 5 minutes early or on time.