stop scamming, it's ungrateful

I have just come back from Japan, and the trip was just amazing, Japan is very authentic, and at the same time living in 2050.

Heading there in mid August. There is an International Handbell Symposium happening in Hamamatsu then.

Heading to Tokyo tomorrow. The timing may not be ideal, but I'm tagging along with my wife who's on a business trip. So, no matter what the weather is, it's my opportunity to go. It's 100 degrees F here and super humid - pretty awful here in the US, so it's already miserable. Perhaps, I will look for indoor shopping malls to escape any rain or bad weather in Tokyo, at least temporarily. I've heard that food courts in malls are pretty good.

Legitimate businesses will show prices upfront. No price, no deal! Don't follow touts offering cheap drinking opportunities. You will find actually cheap drinks in most bars and some people there won't mind chatting, be respectful and gauge the situation. To avoid being scammed, cash is king, leave your credit card in hotel. If it's not possible, use a low limit CC (if you don't have one, withdraw enough onto your bank so the limit remains low). You always have the option to snap the card in your hands too, don't forget that. Never, ever hand over you passport.

Hop I have planned my trip this July 😮thank you for the information

Dude, I know you're Japanese and hate confrontation but if some guy asks me for money for taking a picture of me I will just laugh in his face and walk away.

Just left Japan. Was there from June 6-19th and it only rained on the last day. Was a good time.

I travelled to Japan in July and it was very hot and humid. But it's also the Matsuri season and it was less crowdy so we enjoyed it a lot. We are also used to travel in July so we know how to handle it.

We are coming Late June - early Jul. The weather will not deter us🎉❤

A lot of Americans get a break during the summer, so that's the only time they have to travel. Holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter typicallly are spent with family in the US. That's why people are visiting Japan in the summer.

My family will be there mid July. I’m looking forward to moody weather for photography! Naoshima might be challenging as we are planning to bicycle around.

Nao is definitely right about the weather in Japan being very different than other western countries. I recently came back and the rainy weather season is no joke when it shows rainy days. And dealing with that along carrying a luggage and umbrella makes it quite not so fun. Am considering visiting back next year so trying to see which dates are best and ones to consider avoiding. Thanks for the tips

Visited Japan in Autumn and had the most stress-free time ever. However, I would like to visit in the summer. Already did the tourist hot-spots on my first tip. So for the summer trip..I was thinking of a more laid-back itinerary exploring small villages, beaches and other coastal areas in search of that Ghibli vibe. lol. I don't know if I'll find it,..but watching Japanese animes and listening to retro Jpop songs always makes me want to experience a Japanese summer since many songs and movies seem to romanticize it.

VERY TRUE! Visiting for 4 months every year for 10 years. I always avoid July and August. But I live in Seattle so it's not the rain I'm avoiding. It is the HEAT and HUMIDITY. I'm here NOW and it's 22 June (Shinjuku). Yesterday was rain all day. Today is beautiful. Tomorrow is forecast to be rain all day again. The biggest headache I have during rain days in Japan is trying to get a taxi. (^.^) Even the apps get overloaded. Regardless, Nao is correct. Follow his advice. (^.-)

The Rainy season has just started in TokyoΣ੧(❛□❛✿). Anyone who is coming to Japan during the rainy season? Thank you for watching😘 p.s. I didn't mention much, but August is the season of typhoons, so you should always check the forecast if you come at that time!

Just to help correct the video: Where you've highlighted the 1:12 to 2:10 part, you mean to put ''Rip Off Bars'' not ''lip of bus'' :) and the Romance scam says scum instead of scam Thanks for the video!👍

Hello Nao! May i ask, I'll be coming to japan in the summer (Aug) and I have a full arm tattoo, is it ok if i put on a singlet/sleeveless top?

11:14 I'm going to Kure (from Tokyo) on my trip in the summer and I'm going to be flying to Iwakuni and taking the train to Kure. It's faster AND cheaper. 18500 for the flight and train, vs 20000 for the Shinkansen and transfers.

Very thankful to be able to learn this and not make a complete ass out myself as a guest in Japan. Appreciate it.

these are great tips that i never hear from other videos, thank you so much!!

nice video

4:10 sushi with no wasabi has no soul in it, i would not recommend removing it entirely. 😂

thank you for the advice, Nao! I have a question about going to restaurants, as our family (4 adults) wants to try as many restaurants as possible, but if we always order 4 sets of meal or ramen, etc, we will end up only be able to eat at one restaurants as a time. what my family usually do in other countries is we may order 2 sets to share for 4, and then go to other restaurants and have another 2 sets. But I have heard that in Japan, it is impolite to not order according to the number of guests going in. May I ask what's your advice on this?

Is there a reason for your hatsuon of "Izakaya"?

My first trip to Tokyo is coming up soon. I’ll definitely keep my eyes open for these scams. Cheers

I mean, if a woman's gonna grab and touch me in the train , please feel free

Hi Nao, is it true that there is a flesh eating virus in Japan? Im going in 3 months but that news is scary!

Hi Nao! I was thinking to travel to Japan 1st time for 4-5 days. Kindly advice me the best place to stay and explore in mid of July. Tokyo, Kyoto, Yokohama, Yokosuka, etc. Or I should visit in first week of September. What you suggest..?

Hi. I see a lot of advices about ic cards but what about day transport pass in the cities ? I heard that one in Tokyo is around 600 yen .

Well spoken, easy to understand video. Much appreciated!

best strawberry daifuku was in the basement food store of the K'netsu store in Nara. Well, that's just my opinion. I also enjoyed the shopping on several floors of that building.

Meat + Wasabi is the premium equivalent of Steak + Horsradish

At first, I thought he said Japanese Scum, not Scam…..but I guess, it’s all the same when you think about it 🤔

Supermarket basements are so good! We would go at 5-6pm, with most items being marked down (sometimes half price!).

Can anyone tell me what the dish at the 5:50 mark is?

Thank you for useful tips - I am heading to the dreaded Tokyo (Asakusa) in November but will try going to less busy, less touristy parts!

Nice advices, but don't forget that Tokyo could also be used as a base to day-trips to other locations as well (Kamakura, Ehoshima, Yokohama, Nikko, Kawagoe, Todoroki Valley, etcc..) and it is important because moving luggages and changing hotel every night or so is also very tiring and confusing... In my upcoming trip to Japan I will make Tokyo my base for a lot of days (12 days in two stays, one shortly after landind and other just before departing) and travel in the vicinities some days. Latest days will be dedicated to short trips inside Tokyo AND lots of shopping and buying (to avoid carrying things around all over the Country).... I think I will buy something "touristy" only in Kyushu and then send the things back to Tokyo (for the last leg of my travel) along with my luggage (using Yamato - Kuroneko).

Eat sushi with your hands, not chopsticks.

Thank Nao for another great video. I'm wondering... have you ever made a video about the AVATAR ROBOT CAFE? It is a Tokyo cafe where the robots are not AI but are piloted by disabled people all across Japan. For example, the robot that takes your order is a person in Okayama suffering from muscular dystrophy. The person that delivers your order is in Aomori bedridden with spinal atrophy. It's amazing! I think your channel is a nice "fit" since you highlight what makes Japan unique. This is the only restaurant, in the WORLD, where the robots are actually handicapped individuals that can't leave home. This way, they can end their loneliness as well as feel productive in society. I went yesterday. But YOUR talking style is much better than mine. (^.-) Please consider it. Thank you!

That's a great suggestion regarding using a plane instead of the Shinkansen train when going to Fukuoka and other places with an airport nearby. 👍

I'm researching for a trip late in 2025. Nao my dear, this is the most useful channel I have found so far. Thank you! Oh, and any tips on how to make the most of the Setouchi Art Festival would be most welcome.

It's always sooo interesting to get to Japan even more by some tips which people are sharing. That makes life easier here (even though I'm here for a total of three years now haha!). Thanks for sharing!

Thank you!

Thanks Nao. This was great. I never considered flying to Kyushu! It saves a lot of time and perhaps on the way back I can get on the train. One question, please: Would you recommend a few places to for Sake? I'd love to try a few.

The tip about Tabelog is super valuable- thank you! Beer's on me 🍻

Even though the rainy season hasn't started yet, it's as hot as summer alreadyΣ੧(❛□❛✿). Don't forget to stay hydrated if you come to Japan sooner or later in the summer! Anyway, thank you for watching.😉I'm not sure if there are some tips you don't know....so please let me know if you don't know any of them😘

The department store recommendation is super! I will definitely check them out. Thanks Nao for all the incredible tips and wonderful videos. Keep it up!

Greetigs- Yo!total super sharing!;))

I hope you do another one of these videos next year, I'm coming there for the first time late October to do a cruise starting in Yokohama, down to Singapore and plan on coming for a couple of days before hand to soak up as much ramen and culture as possible :D