Must Know JAPAN Travel Tips (and what NOT to do)

for those wanting a more accurate pronunciation of “arigato gozimas” or “thank you very much”
start with “ah” like in “car”
then the “ri” is a bit weird; the “r” sounds is much more like a mix between the english “d” and “l” sounds. it’s made by running the tip or your tongue forwards on the roof of your mouth and then almost flicking your tongue forward and making the “d” sound. “ri” should sound like the first half of “deer”
“ga” is pronounced like the first part of “god”
“to” is just “toe”

“go” is just “go” but prolonged; there shouldn’t be a pause before “go” and “zi”
“zi” is pronounced like “z+eye” or the first part of “zion”
and “mas” is basically just “mass” but the “a” is sort of a mix between an “a” sound and a “u” sound. sort of like “ahh” and “uhh” together.

now all together-
ahh-dii-gah-toe go-zai-maas

Hi, may i ask you a question:if we travel 2 people. Do we need to buy 2 suica cards?

There are so many things you can get away with in us that you can't do in japan like flipping the bird in public

Escalator traffic tip:
Most places side to the left.
If in Kansai, most stand on the right.
If in Kyushu, free for all lol

Thank you!

Quick tip to make reading a possibility, learn Katakana. Almost every word you you come into contact with in Katakana will be an English loan word, so just knowing that will make it a lot easier to figure things out.
Good example, coin locker is コインロッカー(koin rokka), beer is ビール(biiru) etc.

Don't pass anything (including money) with one hand please. It's considered rude.

"deodorant is really hard to find in japan, cuz they don't really use deodorant. so don't be that smelly person on the train, bring your deodorant!" you just said they don't use deodorant, and somehow you think i would be that smelly person??

Very informative…me n my family coming in next month…..Seee U soon Japan😍😍😍😍😍😍👻👻

if you are visiting you will not encounter any issues, just being a regular person...

Do you know anything about josei you fuuzoku?

They don’t use deodorant but they sure do put out some strong BO. Some of the dudes on the trains smell like they don’t bathe for days

Number one thing to not do and not be in Tokyo, just don't be a douche and you'll be golden. 😇 it's not that hard.

Gonna go to Japan next year June-July with a buddy of mine planning to stay for 3-4 weeks and already very excited 😅😂 any additional first time Japan and long flight time tips?😅 (greeting from Germany 🙋🏻‍♂️)

Kindness is my people, these are my people they take being kind to another level. Here in America nobody gives af if you're running late, throwing trash on the ground, and not putting your cart away after you leave a grocery store (that one is personal, like it's not that hard). 🥲

These are excellent tips and hacks. ありがとうございます

Is the clicking something you have added?
Great video.

ni caso podeis hablar en los transportes ...pero normal...no alto

Leaving in 24 hrs to Nagoya. 9th trip to Japan!

Very informative video

Great video but please don’t do the clicking noise at every transition it got really annoying to the point I had to stop watching halfway. Otherwise I love your videos!

Thanks for this informative video. Arigatou go ZAI masu.

We are bothered by the arrogant attitudes and poor manners of foreign tourists. Don't come to Japan!

One thing I would like to add is that drinking alcohol outside is not illegal, but it is bad manners. Recently, outdoor drinking by foreigners has become more noticeable, so it will probably become illegal in the near future.

do you have links for suica and passmo for android

is an ATM card necessary? Or just the suica?

Arigato 🫶🙂

For anyone watching in September 2023, at the moment the Suica cards are not available but the Welcome Suica is! I got mine from Haneda airport and it has been great! If you go the Suica app option it is only in Japanese! Hope they fix that soon, an English app would be great

I am coming to Japan next month for the first time. How easy it is to find a public restroom in Tokyo?

Suica card available now?

What will happen if they remove all trash cans in Amsterdam 😊 many need a training camp. 😮

Japanese are the biggest Racist on this planet! There are many shops and restaurants with no foreigners allowed posted on their doors and if you enter you will be yelled at to get out if you fail to do so you will be arrested. While My wife and I were there we were stopped and questioned several times by the police because we were foreigners. Meanwhile, the Japanese have no discrimination laws because they say there is no discrimination in Japan what a joke. Do not have a vacation in Japan you have been warned.

Sis, thank you for everything. I am going to japan in a few days, and this video was really helpful. ✌🏻

ooo thank you for all these tips! I'm planning a solo japan trip which will be my first time on a plane in 7 years and my first time ever flying solo, and I am so nervous about having a luggage horror story - the airtag tip is so good

SUICA site says chip shortage means no cards... so... IDK. The welcome card may still work but no refund, so spend all your money. Also, There are 9 different areas, with different cards, SUICA is only for three areas, there are 8 more cards, in different areas of Japan.

thanks for the tips, I'll be flying into Tokyo tomorrow at midnight and going to explore during my 16 hour layover.

I love how efficient your videos are. No distractions

will the suico card make life easier? is it necessary?

Hello! Any travel insurance that you recommend?? 😬

So they imitate us but we can’t say “huh” or “what” if we go over there?

Interesting experiences in Japan, nice details for a possible trip! 😇👌
I also have a video posted about this country (Japan) on my channel. 🔥

I bought/pay forJRPass from their website (I hope) and got an email with a reference number. Is that enough to get the real pass at Narita? People in US told me they received some paperwork via Fedex and they exchanged it at Narita? Am I in trouble? Thanks.

What the actual fuck is with the fucking mouse clicking sound?

Google translate is faster just open the camera inside the app and it translate in real time without taking pictures

How’s Leo and your wife. Would like to see some recent photos

I like the fact that tipping is not the custom in Japan. For this reason I will not visit the USA where tipping I equate with extortion, not in Japan. I find the Japanese to be very hospitable, I appreciated the courtesy extended to me and hope I reciprocated it.

I enjoy your video contents. They are relatable, innovative and so refreshing , thank you