JAPAN'S UNSPOKEN RULES | 16 You Need to Know Before Traveling!

What rule surprised you the most!? And you do know any others I didn't mention in this video? Let me know down below!!! ☺

I’m on a trip with my mom, she wanted to see Japan. I’ve been here before and I loved it, I wanted to bring my elderly mom and experience it before it was too late. Happy to say that it’s been mostly great 😊. Even though I’ve been here before I always watch these videos for a refresh and make sure I don’t do anything wrong. Today in Takeshita street, my mom wanted to go into a random store and wanted a little bear toy lol she still likes things like that. So after I let her look around, she tells me there’s nothing else to buy. At first I was trying to find a cashier that was close to where the bear was from because the products seemed separated. I saw a duty free sign above one cashier so I went over there, I was next anyway. And then my mom points out cute hat that was in front of us . She picks a color and I’m standing there with my two items and a young lady comes to me and tells me I need to go. I think she was telling me the bear wasn’t “from this store” she then grabs the hat out of my hands while frowning and tells me to go. Now I wanted to give this place a bad review online, something I never do but I wanted to see first if this was on me. If anyone can let me know what I did wrong, that would be awesome.

They sound like universal courtesies too often forgotten elsewhere.

Odd ! I know you say American after a lot of these rude things not to do in Japan.. But what I noticed my time in Tokyo was how polite the american people were actually and how they went out of there ways to make Japanese people more accepting of them.. especially on the trains or in the stores etc.. So I dont know where you see this american rudeness at... I sure didnt ever see that in Japan ! .. but on tipping.. You can tip ...for tour guides , nice restaurants.. You can even tip sometimes ... but make sure its a large amount not a few bucks.. The culture is about respect.. Yes that is hard to understand for americans especially when they see a 80 lbs Japanese woman bring their luggage to there hotel room..to hold back and let her do her job..

Uhh, number one is read the air. Fukei yomu! Meet a beautiful girl and she has two stereotypes she is exposed to just being seen talking to you. Yankee girl or gaijin hunter. Then if it mildly age different, say early twenties vrs middle thirties,,, papakatsu, ie sugardaddy!! It,s like societal surveillance!!! Lots of land mines.

The world needs to travel less to save the planet so do not go there... Simples!

you can drink and walk...no problem.the people dont say nothing

excuse me...but i go to japan...and i give my seat to older people...and japanese people no....

You speak very well.

Loved every single moment of the 10 days I spent in Japan. I did try to be unobtrusive.

Do not share food at your table in a restaurant. 😅 They don’t really have a ‘food-sharing’ culture, unlike many other Asian countries…

Rule number 1: Don't be overly animated or erratic with your hands and/or body in general. Its seen as aggressive and shows lack of self control and proper education. Now, lets see what this video says from here.....

She has that Natural Beauty, absolutely gorgeous !

We were in Tokyo a week and we were on a train when a convention ended at the Big Thing building and it was crazy to see business locals talking loud to each other! I suspect Kirin was involved, haha.

It’s mostly interesting apart from wake up and stop advising people to wear masks if they feel ill. Do you not know the damage a mask does to your lungs? It causes lung disease. We were made to breath in oxygen and breath out carbon dioxide into the air. This is not possible with a mask on. Research it please and wise up.

Japanese people are getting tired of tourists. They want to worship at the shrines and temples, not be crowded by foreigners. Tokyo is uncomfortable now, too many rude loud tourists blocking streets, taking selfies and destroying the peace. Stay home.

This was absolutely fantastic and so useful. As a Londoner who is about to travel there and stay for three months, this has been so useful. Nicely done.

So many of these things are just really good societal rules to reduce the spread of illness. It’s like:
1.Yes! Take your shoes off in peoples houses!
2. The taxi door opens on it’s own? Fabulous!
3. Putting the money in the dish instead of handing it directly to the cashier? Good idea!
4. Wear a mask when you’re sick even when it’s not the height of Covid times? Yes!

Remove your shows anytime you have a change in floor level, is what I was told when in the changing room

We reserved our seats at uni cafeteria. With a jacket , books ,backpack or a person for the table for a group

I would adapt the rule of "speak with lower voice on the train" everywhere.
Couple of times groups sitting near by, screaming and laughing the entire train ride. Or people talking on their phone with loud voice, as if we all should know about their life and issues.

When you speak Japanese do you also convert every sentence into question?

Listening to this young girl baffles me. Most of what she is saying is just normal courtesy and behavior in most countries. Except the US I guess.

Sticking chopsticks in your rice

Thank you, these are great points!

Most of what you are saying is just polite common sense, specially the ones on how to use the public transport 😅

No tipping? No problem. 👍🏽

Being considerate works well everywhere. It is by far the most important thing.

Do not expect Japanese people to be considerate in every situation. For instance, when I was there way back in 1976, it was common for people 80+ years to cut in line. Any type of line. I saw it my first minute there, waiting to go through Customs, and many times after. Another place they weren't considerate -- giving up seats on a full bus or train to elders who just entered. I was about the only person who did that. In other contexts, such as restaurants, I'd say they're more considerate than USers are, though we're pretty good in restaurants.

They also don't expect visitors to follow every nuance of their culture. For instance, my friends would meet at Dunkin' Donuts and eat their donuts right there. When alone, I'd grab a Danish and walk down the street with it, which is considered a little rude in Japan, but they understand this cultural thing is not important. Just as their second language isn't perfect when they visit other countries, they appreciate well intentioned visitors who aren't culturally perfect.

do not blow your nose in public, put the chairs back where it belongs, that includes putting the chair underneath the table, do not talkso loud

no speaker phone

It’s funny how often people reiterate the claim that the rules in a very “rule dominated” country like Japan are about politeness and consideration. While this is true to a degree, in many ways the lack of flexibility and the isolationist attitudes are actually a reflection of deep seated coldness and, sadly in many cases racist attitudes. It is no surprise that in Japan there is an epidemic of loneliness and a real social crisis concerning the disappearance of love relationships.

Very helpful I will be going in a month for 3 months.

i would have another rule...: say sumimasen as often as possible. you cant go wrong with it :D

this is too much

not worth the trouble

I think that I'm going to move to Japan! 🇯🇵🎌🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵

Walking around while swilling , anywhere on earth is rude - so cease sucking while walking. - E. Post.

Was in Japan in the 1980s with a group of teachers. This was when smoking was more of a thing, and several of us lit up when exiting a government building. Our Japanese host's eyes bulged at this, because in Japan females who smoked in pubic were of questionable reputation, to put it kindly, whereras men could smoke like chimneys wherever they pleased. Things may have moved on as little -- fewer smokers, more relaxed attitudes -- but the hidden sexism in Japanese culture runs very strong and very deep.

Was raised with manners and ettiquette being stressed............... so I understand

What I tell non-Japanese, you will never know what a Japanese is thinking unless you're Japanese. Unless you're Japanese, you will never be completely trusted.

these are normal common rules have not just japan not sure what you guys do over there in the us.

I want to know if it is taboo to talk about Japan's political issues in Japan, with Japanese people. I have no desire to trash talk Japan, not at all in any way. However I would like to talk to them about things like Abe's murder and the subsequent assassination attempts on Kishida and things like Article 9 of the Japan Constitution . Sunny, fun topics like that.

When aren't there problems with American tourists? Many think they are the hub of the world and everything must revolve around them. Many Americans are uncomfortable with their behavior, loud and often disrespectful. You can completely confuse an American tourist if you answer his question with a counter-question as to whether he can repeat his question in understandable English. The reaction and the looks, just priceless. A colleague of mine is particularly good at it, with a really serious face. I then escape to my company car because I often have to laugh out loud. Before I visit any country, I find out about local customs. Then you should be able to speak and understand certain idioms, polite phrases, in their language. This is required by decency, respect and courtesy. Above all, you should exercise restraint and not attract negative attention. One should not forget that in Japan itself, many locals speak little or no English. Even young people only have a rudimentary command of English. Even if it surprises you, a not insignificant part of the Japanese population is skeptical about foreigners and sometimes makes no secret of their rejection. It can happen that the word "Gaijin" is thrown at you. Even racism towards foreigners is fortunately rare, but it does happen. To this day, Japan has found it difficult to open up to the world, fearing the negative impact on their culture. Although they are not entirely wrong about that. You should always keep in mind that you are only a guest in this country.

I'd say don't expect them to accept US dollars or foreign currencies. Some Americans think they can pay with US dollars anywhere. I think that's rude. "You're not in Kansas anymore!"

In response to number 5. What other countries would it be different in? Where would it not be considered rude, unhygienic or plain gross to not cover ur mouth&nose when sneezing/coughing?

All of these are basic manners that everyone should observe, wherever they may be, not just in Japan

America needs you back

Japan is absolutely crazy 🤡 hostage justice⚖️. Where you can be held on remand in prison for ever ,or until you plead guilty💀

Watching this video i absolutely do not understand why on earth the Japanse like the Dutch so much. We are are the complete opposite of this. We are loud, we walk where want to, we yell around if someone is on a distance, we jump around while eating entire dinners, we say what we have in mind and last but not least we absolutely don't give a [beeeeep] what others think about it.