TOP 10 HATED Tourists in Japan - WATCH before you come

[@ThePirateHunter]

most of these are basically saying "just be a decent human being and have common sense", it's not foreigners who do these things, it's just rude people in general

[@testtest1098]

Because mostbforeigner are rude

[@rapthor666]

Very short: behave!

[@cl03cl]

True

[@tavor2099]

A lot of this usually apply to Americans

[@01Kiba]

That's true but a lot of foreigners forget to behave like this, even if they don't even mean it in a bad way.

[@veanixmoonlit4826]

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[@Maddiebp]

🤣🤣🤣

[@veanixmoonlit4826]

@@Maddiebp Wait I can't see the symbols

[@Maddiebp]

@@veanixmoonlit4826 laugh, laugh laugh. I was laughing at the comment because I agree

[@shoeski9399]

Then #11 and up reserved for his "Crew".

[@gspotcyplick]

this should have way more and I mean way more likes

[@apeckx5090]

Last week when I was waking in Harajuku, there was a foreigner guy in his early 20s in front of me. He threw his empty water bottle on the ground and I immediately picked it up and crumpled it so he could hear me. When he looked back I glared at him and put it in my bag to throw out later. He seemed shocked but I'm not just going to let someone ruin our reputation even further here

[@cosmorunner23]

Andrew Peckham good on you, I’m hoping to go to japan in a few years and having been watching these videos so I don’t do anything that I’m not supposed to when I go out there but it seems that foreigners get a bad rap in certain places is just down to them being rude and impatient in general and probably have no manners, just being a respectful and kind person is really all you need to do to gain the respect of the locals wherever you are , and really that’s what you should be like all the time, never understood how people haven’t learnt basic things like putting your rubbish in a bin or simply holding the door open for someone.

[@anima099]

Power move!

[@writingmaster3008]

Andrew Peckham boss. Good job.

[@TheLugiaSong]

Heck yeah that's how its done! I don't get people who think they're so entitled to littering. How lazy and self centered do you have to be?? You're the hero we need.

[@KeiKojishi]

I feel like we should be like this a bit more in our own countries as well. Be the grumpy guys who always scold people not being respectful of their surroundings, not having any sense of "manners" just because nobody chases after them with a bill to pay for being an asshole. I often risked a good old beating for that, but, why do they feel like it would be ok, anywhere?

[@Luaxon]

10.) *Don't cut in line (**0:28**).* Some foreigners unintentionally cut the lines formed in train stations and Japanese people dislike this. 9.) *Don't litter (**1:42**).* Carry trash with you until you go back home or go to local convenience stores. 8.) *Don't ignore the flow (**3:15**).* Don't walk on the opposite side and don't block a crowd of people. If you're confused or unaware of the line of movement, stand on the side because people are busy and have places to be. 7.) *Don't smoke & walk (**4:35**).* If you want to smoke, stay in the designated smoking area. 6.) *Take caution of barriers (**6:02**).* Don't just skip through it because the workers at the station will take this seriously. 5.) *Don't talk so loudly (**7:35**).* Best to keep quiet on the train or anywhere really. Talking loudly on the phone in the train is a definite no-no. 4.) *Don't carry a big luggage during rush hour (**9:06**).* The train is packed during rush hour and it will be inconvenient for you and others if you have a big luggage. It's sort of wasting space. 3.) *Don't wear T-shirts (**10:31**).* Some T-shirts can be offensive, like having slightly sexual anime characters. It may seem funny in our domestic country, but it can be offensive to Japanese people because of the distaste in PDA (public display of affection). 2.) *Don't complain about not being able to use a credit card (**12:11**).* Most Japanese stores don't accept credit cards, so bring an alternative, like electronic cuts from the barriers or debit cards. 1.) *Don't take pictures of other people without their consent (**13:01**).* Not allowed to do this. Japanese people are very protective of their image!

[@Maddiebp]

Thank you

[@iandetreville8353]

A god

[@DonS90]

Pts no 1 ..I think nobody in this world wants their picture to be taken without permission

[@Clangokkuner]

Ken narville wow I just learned being polite a dictatorship, you might want to clean the skid marks off your F-150

[@amartyasarkar01]

Point no.3 why such t shirts with anime characters is not allowed in Japan (as Japan is the place where anime i.e.,Japanese animation is made) and Japan is also a few countries in Asia where porn production is a kind of legal stuff?

[@kawaiikitsune2156]

I am very worried about the upcoming Olympics. How many of the foreigners that are coming to Japan will actually keep any of this in mind?! As a foreigner it's making me very anxious because I truly feel that the Olympics will just be another Logan Paul incident only in larger numbers. If that happens who knows if the already damaged reputation of foreigners will ever recover.

[@Rokudaimedono]

I worry about this too, especially since I live here now...I don't want to have to deal with the potential aftermath, with Japanese people making assumptions and judging me in a negative way just because I'm a foreigner, even if I follow the social norms and rules properly...

[@Mecks089]

Been saying this for months.

[@alfau9967]

What's up with the hype about this Olympics that is a year away and is only in an isolated area where the rugby world cup is going to happen in less then 60 days and it is all over Japan 😊

[@ryancabrera2884]

So you're concerned about foreigners enforcing stereotypes and increasing xenophobia?

[@maidenthe80sla]

Same thoughts I have had as I plan on moving over in 2021. I am hoping the foreigners attending the Olympics will be more tactful, intelligent, and take into account the cultural differences of Japan from their home country. Or at least take the time to learn before they arrive.

[@nicholaspatino2427]

Wearing ahego and sexual anime stuff on a t shirt is super cringy anywhere. who the hell really thinks, "yeah Ill wear this today and be cool"

[@charmyykittyy]

Nicholas Patino some dude at my school wore an ahegao hoodie in class

[@Kaastengels]

Cough *E-boys and girls*

[@SifuPuma]

@@charmyykittyy if he wears it once, poser. If he wears it often, fuck it he on some shit.

[@SC-gq7sh]

In France I saw some boys wear them, especially at Japan Expo (an event in France where Japanese culture is celebrated)

[@notoriousbig3k]

For them anime is cringe yet they watch it and make it ... hypocrites

[@michelle-iy6ty]

Please make a video about daily Japanese people's fashion and beauty, like the current trends and famous shops

[@igotnojams4740]

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[@Silver5021]

花michelle that’s Actually a good idea

[@dahmummy]

I really hate it when people talk loudly on trains and buses...

[@osorionegao]

You dont need to be in japan to hate that, i feel ya

[@SnowWhite-sd9mr]

Tbh i kinda like it bc I be nosy and listening in

[@zaklex3165]

I've got news for everyone, you can talk in a normal voice, not hold the mic up to your mouth and the person at the other end can still hear you just fine...there's no reason to raise your voice when talking on a cell phone...unless the person at the other end has a piece of crap.

[@fpg213263fu]

I hate it. Here in Dallas I have to ride the Rail.Almost never fail loud talking people, or person on phone cussing.

[@ctrlzme.6448]

In my country, it is inevitable as we have more elderly people who have poor hearing.

[@MegumiHayashida]

These type of videos should be displayed at airports including train stations as prevention campaigns, even on board so tourists have no more excuses. Then imagine if every country in the world starts raising awareness this way...

[@maidenthe80sla]

My Japanese friend, who lives in Tokyo, and I were recently discussing this subject and solutions such as yours. Though some tourists, from what I have read in these comments, do not really care or worry about being disrespectful to the people that live and work in Japan. The belief being is that it is their fundamental right to express themselves no matter who it offends.

[@Sky-de7oy]

That no smoking rule makes me very happy

[@monbebepeaches]

Being British, the thought of someone cutting in line makes my blood boil >:[

[@funsize69]

In Germany we only really have lines at the register in grocery stores. You'll be showered with disdainful energy. Probably no one will say anything tho. How ever trains and trams are fair game and some asshats will literally try to squeeze past the people who are trying to exit the wagon. I haaaaate it, the trains aren't even that packed most of the time

[@reezevlog]

Chinese tourists do that...they’re annoying bunch..

[@xavierdallenmusicuniverse6304]

I don't like when people cut in line

[@MFTQ]

As a Brit, if I had the power, I'd torture line cutters.

[@dieminervaeule]

As a Paraguayan, I've never experienced standing in line. We just don't do it.

[@Silver5021]

I’ve lived in Japan for over 6 years and I agree with everything you said. I’ve even grown to make sure I respect their culture and customs as much as possible and if I do mess up on anything then I tell them of course “すみません。” which would make learn for future. I do get irritated too when there is other foreigners who don’t respect the views and do what they want.

[@cosmorunner23]

Rydan Bolt yeah good for you man, I’ve wanted to travel out there since I was a child and could really see my self living there, such an amazing country with such awesome culture and kind people, thank you for trying to up hold the standards for us foreigners that want to travel out there, I thought it was basic knowledge for people to be kind and respectful and of course educate themselves even a little bit on the cultures of places that they want to travel too

[@dren5810]

@@cosmorunner23 was just there in march, truly great experience and so peaceful. When you can, GO! You'll have a great time and you dont really have to spend a lot of money to have fun either.

[@GenerationNextNextNext]

Outdated joke coming....Don't be a Logan Paul.

[@ThePandafriend]

@@cosmorunner23 If you want to live there get a degree first (it doesn't matter what degree, it only matters that you get one) and learn "normal" Japanese which you actually use and JLPT-Japanese for getting points (I mean that literally, there is a point scoring system). Easier ways would be to get a Japanese wife (for which you'd probably need a lot of luck) or taking part in a program for teaching English (you need to study something in that field though). Getting a visa which allows you to actually live in Japan is no simple task!

[@cosmorunner23]

ThePandafriend interesting, Well luckily I’m starting university this year then, so hopefully I’ll come out with a degree in a few years, and I’ve seen some other ways that I can use the degree to get on to programs and stuff, but yeah it doesn’t look like it’s gonna be simple 😂, but I’m sure I can figure out which might be my best way about doing it, thanks for the information btw

[@isub2u_usub2me64]

"TOP 10 Hated Tourists in Japan" People In Comments Section: "everyone in asia is so respectful" Me: "Laughs in mainland chinese"

[@TheTishbite]

I've come to like the society in Japan and really respect it. I'm wondering what the damage to the society will be with the Olympics in 2020.

[@bloobloo78]

That t shirt thing is interesting. Last time I was in Japan , I saw many Japanese people that had shirts with many English cuss words

[@skylinefever]

I have heard that tourists love to buy those shirts and bring them home as proof of the trip.

[@bloobloo78]

@@skylinefever interesting. however, the phrases weren't correct so it makes me think they bought that shirt locally . one shirt said "f**k you face" down the back. its was kinda awkward having that in my face as i went up the escalator but what am i gonna do, right?

[@rram992]

It’s basically the equivalent of people who wear Japanese T-Shirts without really knowing what it means.

[@GenerationNextNextNext]

@@bloobloo78 I recently saw a video of two Japanese girls wearing matching shirts that said "Two uglies". They didn't know what it said, they just thought it was cute. 😆

[@Galacticat_]

I love seeing when Japanese people wear shirts with random English words that make no sense lol

[@TheKaiTetley]

I am guilty of making a few of these mistakes. Due to a combination of exhaustion and dehydration. I am always grateful to those who politely point out my mistakes. 🙏 Thank You.

[@vinyalonde]

On my first trip to Japan, my flight arrived at Haneda airport at about 5:00 PM. After getting my luggage and then clearing customs, I was on the train by about 5:45 PM, in heavy rush hour. I had two small bags and so it wasn't too bad but I found it helped to put the luggage in the overhead rack. On the second trip, I just spent a bit of time at the airport having a leisurely supper and got on the monorail by about 7:00 PM. As to photographs, I tended to shoot architecture, street scenes, and landscapes (or streetscapes as it were). It was unavoidable to have people in my photos but I made sure while framing the shot that no one was the actual subject. I was more interested in the interactions of people as they pursued their daily routines. No one ever complained but this is where a telephoto lens can be quite useful. I felt I could get the view that I wanted, showing how people were going about their business, but I did not have to isolate anyone and I was far enough away to be unobserved thus not influencing the scene. When I did photograph individuals, I always asked and I offered to show them the photo afterwards. No one ever refused.

[@Anonymous551656]

I travelled with one large-ish bag during my trip and ended up on the train in rush hour in Osaka. Ditto on the overhead rack, my bag fit there and it worked well enough that I was out of everybody's way. As long as you're able to swing your bags up there out of the way and get them down without trouble to other passengers I don't think anybody would mind too much. Of course it is obviously better to avoid the rush hour if possible, especially if you have bags with you - but even if you don't, who wants to be crammed in with loads of salarymen anyway?

[@flurokitty]

I live in Tokyo and have never had a tourist cut me in line. I get cut in line by Japanese people nearly every day especially for the train.

[@kyeoptawerk93ah]

I've been cut in line from Japanese people when i was in tokyo waiting for a train a lot! Like excuse me sir, back tf up i was waiting before you

[@Sansankoneko]

OMG THANK YOU! I had a hard time with a friend I went to Japan with last October and she was the worst kind of tourist! In fact, when I got tired of their "I'm a tourist it doesn't matter" attitude and scolded them by showing them how to be considerate, I got a lot of smiles and a "San kyu" (thank you). Another suggestion, even if you don't know Japanese, at least buy a book and try, they would appreciate it. Or at least, where I live. (Sasebo) Also, don't be one of those douches who don't stand up for the injured, elderly, pregnant, etc in the designated seats on the bus! It's so obnoxious and inconsiderate!

[@Anonymous551656]

"Sumimasen" and "arigatou gozaimasu" should be the absolute minimum tourists should know IMO. If they're willing and able to do more, whether it be a phrasebook or actually studying the basics of the language, obviously it's even better!

[@JustAGuyProduction]

These are all basic good manners. I can't believe people think it's okay to litter and cut in line.

[@zaklex3165]

Be prepared to cut in line if you visit China, it's normal there, just watch a group of Chinese tourists, they're what we would consider extremely rude because that is the norm for them.

[@sarahkelso7017]

It is so sad how Japan has suffered so many rude people. I’m looking forward to traveling to Japan. I will do my best to be on my best of best behavior

[@shrisada]

exactly, if you don't know what your clothing says don't wear it!

[@famichiki]

Yet everyday there are people getting tattoos of shit they don't understand.

[@Pepechunya]

The thing is, Japanese also want to take photos of foreigners, especially if blond, and sometimes you almost cant walk down the street without them wanting to take a photo with you (I've seen videos of it also), so the thing with the geisha is kind of hypocritical....

[@icecremelove]

Yeah I heard it from a black person. Several times school girls would try to take pictures im secret of him. It happened so often that at some point he had to tell them of that this is not okay.

[@blablablabalb]

Happened to me and a friend of mine too. A group of japanese guys walked next to us and one of them took a picture without asking us. So I was like "oi, you did you just take a picture of us?" in Japanese. They were so surprised that we could actually speak Japanese. I told him that it's not ok to just take a picture like that, and that if he's so desperate to get one he should ask politelty...

[@Mondoshawn]

Those few bad people in japan that take photos of foreigners and don't ask don't make it ok for the rest. Remember that.

[@rons3634]

I'm curious about what culture thinks it's okay to cut in line? I can't think of one.

[@tzermonkey]

Ron S Chinese & many middle eastern cultures. I was on vacation recently (in an American city). There were tourists from all over. The Chinese & middle easterners were cutting in line & rude. Also, some fat Americans. FYI, I’m American.

[@kobejames5150]

Hwana bitchass

[@mungox1]

you have never been to India. they don't make lines, they just make a swarm.

[@chandaheng9489]

Old folks at a Cambodian store. I love my elders but that gotta stop.

[@silakrest]

moron culture and there's tons and tons of it

[@gabrielle4246]

Ok so as a foreign student studying in Japan i have another friend from the same country and she talks so loud I dont even think she realises. Me and my other friends have many times told her to lower her voice but it just keeps going back up again. Which makes me feel bad but there are those kind of people....

[@danielschuett]

The part about the line at train platforms made me remember somethimg from my visit to Japan last year. It's not really about cutting in line, but about standing in the right line. We were traveling with a guided tour and when entering the Shinkansen platform, our guide wanted to get to the markings for the door of the cart we had tickets for. But that was already crowded by another group of (probably) American tourists, not even forming a line. So we waited at the mark for the other door of the cart, ending up having to cross the other group inside the train. While I was waiting to let someone pass, a large woman who had just passed me grabbed me from behind and pushed me to the side "this is my seat". And the level of noise with that group in the cart... I wonder what the few Japanese people in the cart thought. Of course, our group was not perfect, neither. A few of us had to collect a lot of empty water bottles the others had just left we we left the train. But at least we had enough plastic bags to collect our litter in... we even had got a plastic bag over the paper bag at McDonald's. m(

[@Crystalheartsnerds]

When you go to Japan and they take your picture without asking :/ Not just a foreigner issue.

[@JamesWilliams-eu5mn]

Prayers going out for the victims at Kyoto and there families

[@griffith7580]

🙁

[@alpine1600s]

Growing up in Salt Lake City, Utah, I had a friend's brother visit from New York. We asked him what he thought about Salt Lake, he said the lack of garbage/litter in the streets.

[@elpunoenojao4842]

K... well I guess I'll never go to Japan, I use nothing but T-shirts. Edit: Oh... forget it.

[@rapthor666]

Hehehe, actually bought some decent Tee's so mainly my lenght just stands out, not my otaku-ness too

[@elpunoenojao4842]

@Benjamin Pino Ikr? xd She made it sound like they didn't liked T-Shirts in general for some reason. xd

[@elpunoenojao4842]

@@rapthor666 I have a little bunch of anime related T-Shirts, xd no ahegao neither hentai, so I'm safe I guess.

[@jeffschreifels8651]

Are you saying we should be aware of others around us and not think we are the center of the Universe/??

[@colleenforrest7936]

Getting a travel card for a city you are visiting is a GREAT idea. I did that when I was in London. Don't expect them to work in orher cities, though, unless that country has national cards. Look for the websites for the transit department for the cities you plan to travel to and read up on the local bus and train routes and if they have travel cards. So much easier!

[@日本ジョリーン]

I wish my country followed basic decency “rules” like this. My family always jokes around about me being born as a Japanese person in another lifetime because it’s my nature to be highly considerate of others and to do things like this in public. Unfortunately, not many people are considerate and don’t follow basic etiquette

[@mulattoraver]

Nailed it in 15 seconds! Wait... THERE’s MORE???

[@LogiForce86]

Interesting about the flows. In Europe we end up with a two way flow on the sidewalks. On the mainland we hold right (just like that we drive on the right) and in the UK they hold left (since they drive on the left). It certainly is something to keep in mind because... habbits! I even caught myself holding right in the UK whilst I am from the Netherlands myself. As they say though... "when in Rome do as the Romans do", so when in Japan we should do as the Japanese do as well.

[@srellison561]

Downtown Chicago also has flows from about 8 am till about 6 pm. You will get dirty looks, and unlike Japan, some colorful commentary about your lineage.

[@Ming1975]

I say they are talking about 70% mainland Chinese and 30% American. I other words the first 7 things are usually done by the mainland Chinese and the last 3 are usually Americans.

[@amberwalker3380]

I'm so guilty with having luggage during rush hour. It was when I first landed in Japan and me and my husband didn't know the differences with express trains and local trains and when rush hour usually is in Japan. I was so embarrassed that we didn't look into it before landing but we were able to avoid the embarrassment when returning home!

[@srellison561]

I agree with all of these. When I was in Japan, I tried my best to not stand out, to observe local customs and do my best to fit in. That being said, I did see groups of Japanese people (I heard them speaking, so I know they weren't Chinese or other Asian foreigners) on several occasions standing and talking in narrow areas of the sidewalks. I saw many salary men sneakily walking down the street smoking or talking on their phones on the train. And many Japanese people wearing English T-shirts that they obviously didn't understand what they said, because they were often sexual, suggestive or downright profane. I don't mind adhering to other peoples cultures, but maybe they should keep a closer eye on what their own citizens are doing.

[@Flap999]

Simply put in simple terms. Be kind, be polite, think of someone beside yourselves and try to fit in. But I really enjoyed the way you presented it so much more than the way I present it. 🙂

[@Rokudaimedono]

9. There are convenience stores everywhere (Lawson, Family Mart, 7 Eleven), and they usually all have trash cans inside the shop, so it's not actually that big of an issue imo, you just have to enter one of the shops to throw your trash away. It's just that there aren't trash cans around OUTSIDE. It's annoying and unusual at first, but I got used to it fairly quickly once I discovered that all the convenience stores have them, lol. 8. Imo the ones who are the most guilty of this in Japan are actually NOT European, American etc tourists, but Chinese people, and also, actually, both Japanese highschool girls, and Japanese middle-aged women. Yes, for whatever reason, the women seem to be the bigger offenders in this regard. My school is in a very crowded street, and I have to deal with this crap pretty much every day, lol. Walking on the wrong side isn't the bigger problem. The worst part is when 4 people, all friends, walk side by side, and really slowly, and basically block the entire street for everyone, but don't seem to care at all. I experience this all the fucking time, and it pisses me off to no end... -_- 5. Chinese people and Spanish people. My Spanish friends themselves agree. :-P It's not just the Japanese that think they are loud. Everyone else does too. :-P And yes, to the rest of us who don't understand the language, it does sound like they're angry, lol. :-P 1. This should be obvious, and is equally annoying and rude anywhere imo, not just in Japan. But there are always gonna be a lot of stupid and rude people I guess...

[@kzbatkz]

Baka gaijin) You may use store's trash can only if you bought your goods there.

[@Rokudaimedono]

@Li-MoNaD Is that a written rule? The store staff have never even given me weird looks for using their trash cans, so I really don't think they mind. Plus, I buy stuff from Family Mart and Lawson shops pretty much every single day, so I really have no reason to feel about using them. :-P

[@ta_nya5240]

We had to get to the airport during rush hour once. (It was my first trip to Japan.) After three weeks of traveling. So yeah, big luggage. It was not a nice experience for anyone, but we didn't have any extra money for a taxi, or other transportation, so we had to take the train that was covered by our railway pass. Nowadays I always book a night at one of the airport hotels for the last night before going home, this way things work much more smoothly. My personal experience is that especially other Asian tourists really are extremely loud to the point where it's a real annoyance. Sadly, during touristy seasons it is common to place all foreigners in one train car or on the same floor of a hotel, so I have to suffer the yelling through the hallways, the loud music on trains and all of that, just because I'm a foreigner. I honestly understand, though, why there is an effort to keep these things away from citizens everyday lives. It just sucks for me that I keep getting placed in the middle of the tourist madness. One time I was so bothered, I considered getting a pass for green cars in the future, just so I can't be put together with such people anymore.

[@Owlabi]

One thing I keep doing in some big stations like Shinjuku where I’m confused about where I’m going, is I see a gate and behind the gate is a sign saying “West exit” so I’m like “oh okay I’m going there I’ll go through that way.” And then I beep my Suica, it deducts the money as usual, and I walk towards the sign. Then I get near the exit and find another barrier and I’m like “wtf I just...?” And I ask the guard and they say I have to pay 180 yen to get out and so I realised I went into an entrance instead of an exit but I’m still so confused most the time of wtf just happened and if it’s just me being an idiot or if the signs are confusing. It’s happened like 3 times this week 😂😂

[@ronw484]

The last time I lived in Japan was 1973-1977 and so much seems to have changed! People were always smoking on the street, in restaurants and even theaters, it was common to have "pushers" pushing people onto crowded trains especially in the morning and evenings, on streets people weren't walking on the left or right only in one direction. What I find funny about the "don't take photos of people" thing is that, after I moved back to America to Los Angeles, I'd often encounter Japanese tourists and they would snap a picture of anyone anywhere at anytime without asking. I guess that rule only applies in Japan. Eating or drinking while walking- saw a lot of that in Japan too back in the day. Especially but not limited to festivals like Tanabata or the Star Festival. People didn't just stand still in one place. As for smoking, what is the rule for vaping? Does the same sort of rule apply even though it's not tobacco? Anyway, 1977 was 42 years ago and even America has changed greatly in that time so I'm not criticizing or complaining- I find the differences between then and now interesting.

[@pirithecute3562]

That's informative. Great to know if I want to visit Japan some day.

[@jumpman93LP]

Quick tip for smoking in japan, find a tobacco shop if you can't find a smoking area, those often have a lounge where you can buy a quick drink from a vending machine and smoke as much as you like. i've never lit a cigarette outside a smoking area, but i've definitely seen A LOT of japanese people ignoring that rule, especially in back alleys and parks. Edit: Almost forgot to meantion that there are smoking booths in the shinkansen bullet trains. That was the last place i expected to find a place to smoke xD

[@Kat-yv1yq]

The cutting in line thing is so true. I’m not sure about other places, but I know it’s completely normal in a ton of European countries. Italy, Greece etc. When they come to Ireland, where queues are not to be trifled with, it can get annoying. I can sympathize with that frustration. Still. Nice tips for my upcoming trip!

[@indiaxtky]

I’ve made some mistakes before I always feel so bad about it. I went to Japan in 2018 and went to see a musical at the theatre. Me and my friend were waiting to buy merch, but what we didn’t realise that the line for the merch split off and continued around the corner so we joined the back of the first part of the line (thinking that was where the whole line ended) and the theatre staff had to try tell us we were cutting in (I couldn’t understand a lot of Japanese at the time so I had to explain I didn’t understand what he was saying and didn’t realise that we’d pushed in until the staff member pointed to the 2nd part of the line). I instantly apologised a lot and went to the back of the line. Even though it was an accident, looking back at it I feel so embarrassed. If it was in my own country, I probably would have shrugged it off as an innocent mistake, but doing it in Japan makes me feel bad, and I really don’t want to come across as an ignorant, disrespectful foreigner.

[@megharris2235]

I lived in Japan and it was never my American friends who were the loudest in trains and busses and on the streets, it was always my European friends. Don't know why American's get a bad rep of being loud in public... sure they were loud in private, but it was always my European friends who carried on loudly in public. If you're from Europe, just be careful about the differences in drinking culture, it's great that drinking in public is legal, but people don't drink and yell and carry on in the streets late at night in Japan, except for very certain places.

[@BlueSkyeDays.]

I’ve seen Japanese people do most of these things - multiple times. A guy even squeezed on the Yamamoto line train and was eating a gyudon bowl from Sukiya.

[@alfonsjones5798]

Impossible! (I am joking tho) But ofc, everyone expect that alll those 'dirty foreigners' are all not as clean as the japanese. Sure, but all japanese are perfect

[@anima099]

There are always exceptions to the rule. If anything, the people around that person you saw are probably silently judging him. That's how the Japanese are.

[@squirrlygrrlg]

are you sure they were japanese? there are many asians that are not japanese that live in or are visiting japan...

[@anima099]

@@squirrlygrrlg the worst I've seen about something like this is a local hiding her face as she took a bite off her cookie while riding the trains. That's shameful for them. Totally normal for us.

[@gaijinhakase1575]

And that makes it ok or not hated by vast majority of Japanese?

[@NULINUS]

Just wait until the Olympics come. Oh god.. xD

[@MarcoCaifan87]

BuzzHellFire I’m going during the olympics. Hopefully they don’t hate us foreigners even more

[@NULINUS]

@@MarcoCaifan87 Don't worry. Enjoy the olympics, man! I'm jealous! xD

[@Izzy_Edward]

The thing about walking and smoking is something I would like to find in Sweden because many who walk and smoke have their eyes on the mobile screen and do not care about people around them.

[@cheriquebutterfly]

same here in The Netherland i wish they put that rule too there way to many and some people like myself have asma

[@tokenstandpoint93]

In NYC we need that line thing for the subway and streets because it annoys the hell out of me here too. The big luggage is annoying as hell during rush hour here too! Man my voice is naturally loud so I'd be screwed.

[@arielgonzalez9993]

scw2007 right😂😂

[@richardwindsor974]

Unfortunately the plane from New York arrives at 5pm, I found out the hard way about taking an over-sized bag during rush hour. This year I will take precautions and have dinner at the airport first. Out of the ten listed though, the hardest one is the picture taking. Even when you are trying to take a picture of a monument you have people running and burying their face to get out of the way, even when it is inadvertent.

[@alfau9967]

One trick that I learned is to have the big bag / suitcase send to your destination right from the airport if you have more than one bag. That way you don't have to get stuck at the airport until rush hour is over and you don't have to drag your big bag on a street either.

[@Mwoods2272]

@@alfau9967 Unfortunately some people can't afford to spend the money to forward their bags.

[@gaijinhakase1575]

Inadvertent is fine if you’re taking a pic of something else. Just don’t take pics of people themselves.

[@alfau9967]

@@Mwoods2272 Good point

[@fanny_leo]

Wow I've never been this early 🌺 the thumbnail had me shook btw, so beautiful

[@elzzharu]

Dude, save the 15 minutes: 1.dont cut in lines 2.dont throw trash around 3.dont ignore the flow 4.dont smoke and walk 5.dont ignore the barriers 6. Dont talk loudly 7. Big luggage in rush hour 8.dont wear offending t-shirts 9.dont complain about credit cards 10.dont take sneaky pictures No problem So basically behave like a human being

[@samsik86]

From my personal experience from the past 10 years. 10) Cutting in line - no matter where you go in the world, ppl will always cut in line. But in japan, its not just foreigners that travel to Japan, a few japanese ppl have done it also. I know they are busy and need to be somewhere, but why they get so mad, when the lines are long? chill man..Japanese ppl need to learn about personal space also. i don't need you to stand so close to me while standing in line. 9)Littering - I'm always respectful in that sense, if i cant find a trash can, i just hold onto it until I go back home or back to the station. 8)Ignoring the flow - its pretty straight forward and you should get it down after the first day, if not idk what to tell you. lol. 7) Don't Smoke & Walk - I don't smoke so this doesn't apply to me, but you can see smoking areas, some have little partitions you can go into to smoke. Don't smoke & Walk? More like Don't use your cellphone and walk :/ 6) Take caution of barriers - if it doesn't let you in, why not tap your Suica/Pasmo again. if you have a ticket and it got stuck, go to the little ticket office and let the station staff know. why would you push yourself through the barrier, how are going to get out of the next station, or even explain to the station staff how you got in the station to begin with? SMH. 5)Don't talk so loudly - Cmon lets be truthful here, we all know who this is directed at. I mean i know you can say it, but I've noticed and seen the reactions of japanese ppl when these types of ppl are around. It happens where I'm from as well and i understand that that type of foreigner its not from them being that way, its their culture #facts. 4) Don't carry big luggage on the train during rush hour - Im lucky I never arrive or depart from japan during those times..lol 3)Wearing offensive T-shirts - Im not even sure how this works when japanese ppl wear offensive english shirts all the time. so its ok for offensive english shirts but not ok for offensive japanese shirts? well then...Thats kind of odd, i can understand sexual shirts but when language is just in big letters and can be seen by everyone. don't you think thats not a good thing to wear as well? 2) Complaining about credit cards - seems like recently the new system that some businesses have been using don't accept cards, even if the logo is right at the counter. why it doesn't work? i have no clue. my card used to work all the time until recently. i mean really? its 2019 Japan is one of the most innovative countries in the world and you don't accept Credit cards? you realize 2020 is right around the corner? the Olympics will bring so much business and foreigners to japan. most ppl don't like to carry too much cash on them for the sake of security and getting robbed. step your game up Japan. 1) Taking pictures without consent - well i know for certain things it shouldn't be done and signs are obviously posted. but don't say don't do this and do that. when social media is showing ppl in japan doing posting on their accounts what they did. you shouldn't make it seem like only foreigners are guilty of this, bcuz i see japanese ppl do it to. I know this comment will get ppl heated, but hey..Im just stating facts and from personal experience from being in japan. its my opinion and my experience from being by myself or me hanging out with my Japanese friends. I learned the culture from observing and from friends teaching me along the way. But you shouldn't make it seem that only foreigners are the only ones doing what you say. Bcuz some japanese ppl are just as guilty in some of these areas.

[@wasgehtabmv]

When we were in tokyo we should have been two times in rush hour. One time we completly forgot to watch the time. So we sat in a cafe and waited till it was over. And when we left japan we had to take the train from ikebukuro down to haneda airport. And all on rush hour with suitcases. So we drove one and a half hour earlier (6 o clock i think) and drank cafe and had some time at the airport. It's really not that big problem. You are on vacation you have the time and rush hour is just 2-3 hours just plan around it

[@Cartathra]

number 9 is the opposite in sweden, stores busses and transportation will not accept physical money. you either pay with a card, or with an app called swish (links your telephone number with your bank account so you can instantly pay your friends for a tab or a store for something you bought)

[@pangkapongpang4743]

These are so true. Yes it hard to find bin in Japan. So I have plastic bag for used as my own bin and carry it around. Throw it when find bin or back to hotel. Well done Cathy, this clip is so useful. About t shirt is good point too. Now I will tell people around me to make sure they know what shirt say. And aware inappropriate things.

[@yuugagazamee6020]

Honor. Honor first. I wholeheartedly agree about all of this.

[@IamINERT]

R.I.P to the kyoani victims 😞

[@mechanicat23]

Thank you for this video. I would have not known a few of these. Very useful😃

[@willtravelforsushi1816]

I’ve lived in Japan for 2 years. First time I saw trash on the street was in Kyoto recently. I was so shocked and appalled. I feel so bad for foreigners who feel like they have to put it on the street and don’t know where to go and for Japanese to have to clean it.

[@manonlm1395]

I have seen japanese people talking on the phone in the subway not in the station but on the train so... But thanks for all of this advice

[@amesr5425]

the pictures one reminded me of a tourist couple I saw taking a picture of you in one of the interviews you were doing, I think it was one of the dating ones? or the Japan vs US standard weight one (I'm not sure, I've been binge-watching these videos)

[@hmswrites1133]

Maybe there’s a “flow” in Tokyo, but the countryside is like mayhem/free-for-all. My best friend has been here 11 years and says she never knows which side to walk on and gets glared at no matter where she walks. I’m finding it to be true. Also no one uses their bicycle bell. As a pedestrian I almost get crashed into a ton bc I guess Japanese think it’s too noisy to use the bell or at least say すみません to alert me of their presence. Re: loud voices. Again, in the countryside sometimes everyone around stops their conversation to listen to English. So then even if we’re whispering we’re still the loudest voices in the room. Please carry on with your lives Japan!

[@amiruliman1625]

I hate when someone cut the line not just in japan other country also will complaint this bad manner

[@connoranderson3380]

That's me with loud noises I have Asperger's

[@MimaEatsCookies]

For smokers: there are apps or websites that show smoking areas close to you using your current location! Saved me a bunch, since for example not every convenience store has an ashtray

[@suzubee9602]

basically this is just all my pet peeves in one video except for the barrier and luggage ones because I can't relate. I also want to add that when someone doesn't understand a language and it's being spoken around them it tends to sound louder to them, but that isn't an excuse to talk on a train or bus.

[@deaddrunkgamer7399]

me walking around in X Japan t-short having people stopping me wondering if i knew about the band, they all got surprised when i told them i even heard them play live ^^

[@DJAYPAZ]

Good video. How about doing a video about what annoys respectful tourists. Japan wants more tourists so those visitors who show respect for the local norms and culture can also get annoyed by various behaviours. For example tourists who behave poorly, or even visitors being ignored or avoided by locals. Yes that does happen. Thankfully not too often but certainly enough to be noticed.

[@Arnung]

Als ich Urlaub in Tokio gemacht hatte, mochte ich die gleichen Touristen nicht, die die japaner auch nicht mögen :D Nächsten Monat dann mein zweites mal in Tokio

[@FiveOClockTea]

Dachte ich mir auch 😆 Ist vll einfach, weil Deutschland und japan dich doch recht ähnlich sind 😁

[@TanShiya]

@@FiveOClockTea Sind sie? Also in Japan werden keine Rettungskräfte zusammengeschlagen um die coolste Instagramstory von toten Unfallopfern zu erstellen noch werfen 14 Jährige irgendwelche Leute auf Bahnschienen um auf sie einzutreten wenn sie wieder raus klettern wollen. Das macht nichtmal die Yakuza. Sorry aber Deutschland und Japan sind was civil code und Moral wie auch Anstand angeht Jahrhunderte voneinander entfernt.

[@Ebichuchu]

Nyriel P Ich glaub auch nicht dass sie ähnlich sind...eigentlich hat Japan und Amerika viel gemeinsam komischerweise 🤔

[@FiveOClockTea]

@@TanShiya wow, weil das ja in Deutschland jeden Tag und in jedem Ort passiert? 🤣 Sorry, aber du hast anscheinend ein ziemlich merkwürdiges Bild von Deutschland. Da könnte ich auch ein paar Beispiele von japan bringen. Ich spreche hier von allgemeinen Einstellungen und so (nicht zu spät kommen, arbeitsethik, etc), nicht von Einzelfällen von Kriminellen und verrückten 🙄

[@FiveOClockTea]

@@Ebichuchu echt? Ich kann dem nicht wirklich zustimmen 😅 nach meinen Erfahrungen tendieren Amerikaner dazu zu spät zu kommen, sprechen/sind eher laut und legen viel Wert auf Individualität im Gegensatz zum japanischen kollekitvismus 🤔 In welchen Punkten findest du denn die Länder ähnlich? 😊

[@thegachaguru4708]

Never been to Japan but i really want to! Either way, i can imagine that the Godsend of pockets with zippers are useful in Japan since there seem to be a small amount of public trash cans.

[@cyclonicleo]

I can't stress enough how important it is to ask people if you can take their photo, when in Japan. Even if it looks innocent, always ask! Japan is big on courtesy and good manners, so respect the locals and seek permission.

[@NathanHigiers]

"Things not to do : 1 - Cutting in line." **Shocked kitten face intensifies**

[@eternalgreenknight]

I hate anyone cutting in line anywhere. Have some decency. Should not be ok anywhere. Same for littering/smoking/being loud- it’s rude to everyone around. Thanks for the other tips/reminders though. Hope to visit Japan someday and be a model tourist.

[@NWEuroLangs]

19 years ago for the Sydney Olympics every McDonald's outlet set up facilities so that people could pay with their credit cards wherever they were from . They did a lot of business during the Olympics . Maybe Japanese businesses could take advantage of such an opportunity in 2020 . :)

[@ageguyera]

If you want to see one of the times these rude people were interrupting shooting, check out the Ask Japanese video called "Japanese react to Marihuana in Canada: What are their thoughts on its legalization?" She does the wave at about 5:12 and 5:25 in that video.

[@rebeccadiego6214]

the other day i was so tired and happy i was first in my line at the station but right as the train doors opened this Japanese lady just cut right in front of me!!!! Rude japanese people do exist .____. the girls behind me were just like "最悪だね…"

[@arschseegurke8085]

Why did you think that lady was Japanese? There are many Asians such as Koreans and Chinese in japan.

[@sweetchocolate7113]

@@arschseegurke8085 bro they are rude Japanese people accept it

[@tomriddle887]

As a foreigner living in Japan, it is extremely embarrassing seeing other foreigners acting out in public. It’s not hard at all to follow these 10 things.

[@staarvsraainbow]

Just one question, how do you avoid avoiding to travel with luggage during rush hour if your flight or train goes early in the morning? Especially if you don’t have the financial means to take a taxi & stay quite far away from the airport Bus etc.

[@sh1yo7]

Stay the night in the actual village of Narita the day before you depart, if your flight leaves from Narita airport. Or just take a Bus to the airport instead. It requires some research, since the buslines are not advertised to foreigners as much as the trains are.

[@staarvsraainbow]

You would still need to get to the bus from your accommodation, which would be difficult if you are not staying near one.

[@MrBigblue88]

Yeah, I messed on one of those. I saw a wedding taking place in a temple in Tokyo and the bride was dressed up in a traditional Japanese wedding outfit, which I thought was very unique, so I took a couple of pics. In the west, not a big deal, if you are out in public generally it is fair game but the bride saw me and she did not look happy and I figured out then that what I was doing was not ok. I was not big in Japan that day.

[@leonasworkshop]

So, The thing about not taking pictures of anybody, does that also translate to Japanese people not taking pictures of foreigners too? When I went to Japan, I went to an event called Wonder Fest in Chiba, I was doing some shopping around the booths and had gotten tired from standing for at least 5 hours so I decided to sit on the floor away from people next to a wall, all of a sudden I see this girl, came up to me and she was like 3 meters away, took out her ipad and pointed it directly at me to take a picture! I though she was looking at someone next to me, but as I said, I was in a very desolated area away from the crowd. I though it was completely rude and I got pretty pissed after that.

[@Saltymedpac8008]

Thanks the more i listen the more their ideals are aligned with the way i live my life.

[@Yasminh-]

Once I saw tourists cut in line waiting for Shinkansen, so I told them if they see the people lining up? If so, they should go to the back of the line and do as everyone else.

[@alfau9967]

To be honest, I have yet seen a foreigner got a ticket because they were smoking in a non-smoking area 🙄🙄

[@TheEyeofMobius]

Some of the people I attend school with have been fined; you are right though because foreigners seem to get away with many things in the areas with many foreigners like Shinjuku, Shibuya and Akihabara

[@alfau9967]

@Doffy Rob agreed but I guess you missed the point. That's okay 🙆‍♀️

[@rilaxkumah]

Any time foreigners go visit any another country, really have to be aware & be on their best behavior!! Seriously! Its alright if you encounter someone every once in awhile who's rude or clueless, but if majority of tourists are obnoxious then you start hearing everyone complaining. 😑 XD Olympics tickets should always come with a quick guide on how to behave yourself in whatever country its in that year.

[@manachanMangAnimeE]

I definitely agree but in Japan there are a lot of shops where you can buy that kind of t-shirt

[@sparky716]

When I was in Japan I wore different t-shirts none with writing on them though and followed all the rules they set out except the smoking rule because I don’t smoke and never will. The T-Shirt issue might be a big deal but they will just have to deal with it because they can’t say to someone stop wearing this t-shirt because I find it offensive or it is wrong, it is your freedom of expression and is a fundamental human right to express oneself. Overall though if any of you would like to talk more about this I welcome conversation but please let’s keep it civilised. Another great video your channel helped me prepare for my first trip to Japan back in 2017 and I am hoping to go back this year.

[@goldengryphon]

Hate to tell you, but the US is the only place in the world where freedom of speech is protected. Telling an entire society that "they'll have to deal" is the ultimate in rudeness. They didn't invite you, fam. They would be just as happy if you weren't there; happier, probably. Freedom of expression is not a human right. Human rights are things that are intrinsic and dependent on you being a living sentient being - Life, Liberty, the pursuit of happiness - notice you aren't even guaranteed happiness, just the right to pursue it. You being able to express yourself in someone else's society doesn't make the Top 20, let alone have any moral strength. Your right to swing your arm ends, where my nose begins. If you are wearing something I find offensive or insulting, I can ask you to take it off or turn it inside out so that you are no longer cluttering up the scenery with your offensive t-shirt. In the US, you have the right to wear what you want and say what you want *as long as it is inside the structure of the !st Amendment* and you are willing to pay the price of your speechifying/expression - there are numerous regulations that affect what you say and do to 'express yourself'. Your refusal to bow to the dictates of the society you are entering is a violation of common decency and the rules of that society. There are places in the world where, if you are offensive enough, you'll end up in prison or some other form of punishment dictated by the degree of your offense. Are you really sure you want to go down that road? Seems like a silly place to plant your flag to me. "I will die for the right to wear my offensive T-shirt!!" Okay. Be you, dude. Just don't take the rest of us down with you.

[@sparky716]

@@goldengryphon I read through your whole reply, I don't live in the US so having your perspective is handy and I agree they didn't invite me but I made a choice to go there of my own free will (If such a thing exists which is still disputed to this day), I had a great time and followed the rules, would they be happier if just 1 person wasn't there I don't know they probably wouldn't even notice the difference. Freedom of expression is a human right (Freedom of expression is recognized as a human right under article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights) Article 19 of the UDHR states that "everyone shall have the right to hold opinions without interference" and "everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression, so if you can find me a piece of legislation that differs from what is written down then I will be glad to examine it and comment back. Japan also signed the UDHR (Universal Declaration of Human Rights) which means they have to abide by it as well. You being able to express yourself in someone else's society doesn't make the Top 20, let alone have any moral strength. - I am not sure how this fits into the conversation, what are the top 20? A little more clarity would be nice. If you are wearing something I find offensive or insulting, I can ask you to take it off or turn it inside out so that you are no longer cluttering up the scenery with your offensive t-shirt. - You can do that and I could refuse and walk away or for the sake of keeping the peace I could do what you say, again that would be a choice one which when it comes down to it only the person wearing the t-shirt could make that choice. Your refusal to bow to the dictates of the society you are entering is a violation of common decency and the rules of that society. - In-case you didn't read the rest of it I said I followed the rules all of them except the one about smoking since I have never and will never touch a cigarette or e-cigarette or anything else like that. There are places in the world where, if you are offensive enough, you'll end up in prison or some other form of punishment dictated by the degree of your offense. - North Korea comes to my mind first but then again I don't think they ever signed the UDHR. Just don't take the rest of us down with you. - Not sure how it would take the rest of you down if only 1 person does it, unless they think because one person does it everybody does it. It would be like what Logan Paul did in Japan and they just ban foreigners outright because of that.

[@MassoudAdamAbdel]

In Akihabara people probably wear anime shirts. I always see those anime cars, songs, and maids in the streets.

[@slavik1855]

Speaking loud would be a big problem for me, due to my accent I always sound angry or loud, the same is with my resting face, it looks like I'm about to beat the $**t out of someone at any second without me realising it. I'm generally a kind person who wouldn't hurt a fly most of the time.

[@auraluna7679]

What about vaping? It isn't smoking. Do the same rules for smoking apply to vaping too?

[@ilicia_08]

Aura Luna it IS smoking lol. Smoke comes out. It has chemicals in it too so it’s not healthy to breathe in, so consider those around you the same way a cigarette smoker is expected to.

[@purpleocean26]

It absolutely is smoking. Looks like it’s already affected your brain cells.

[@auraluna7679]

@@purpleocean26 I never smoked in my life. But I think there is a difference between heated liquid and burned cigarettes. Also my asthma reacts very different to vaping then to smoking. (I also don't vape)

[@MinusNoir]

I know you're not supposed to do it elsewhere but especially in Japan: 1. Don't shoplift 2. Don't get into a fight Trust me it's a good advice.

[@aliciabrooks6987]

Thank you. I am an American. I feel my country is giving tourism ( both going to other countries , or own behaviour to tourists ) a very bad name. I wish to visit Japan with my son and hope I make a decent tourist. Also can you do a video on places, restaurants , and schools and stuff in general for special needs kids visiting? My son is autistic an I want to show him Alibaba an other places

[@mr.t5610]

Concerning "sneaky pictures" ; There is a genre within the art of photography called "streetphotography" (at least in the west), it has nothing to do with being rude or offensive Chatycat, even if it might be perceived as such in Japan. When I was in Japan I didn't really know that this was an offence in Japan to take pictures of random people (witch I did, not at least of women in their beautiful kimonos), but since I'm planning to go back, I'll be more careful about taking pictures of people without permission. But when it comes to streetphotography you have to understand that the interesting part of taking pictures of people without them knowing about it, is that they are totally themselfs and you are able to catch a moment that would not be if you ask for permission first. For this reason streetphotographers take pictures (of people) without asking them first and again; It has nothing to do with being rude or post them on internet to make them look bad (atleast not for me), for me it's all about collecting memories, as you would buy a postcard for instance. Anyway, within my next trip to Japan, I'll be more careful about take "sneaky pic's" of random people in the street (I'll just use a long telephotolens instead of my mobilephone 😉).

[@matthewf1991]

if you arrive at the airport at rush hour just wait an hour before taking the train it will be more relaxing

[@NicoruAmarfi]

My favorite commercial while I was in Japan was the be polite on the train commercial where this pig mascot eats this loud girl's phone because she's not obeying signs. I thought that was hilarious and American public transport needs that so badly XD

[@alenapavlackova222]

"Always have some spare cash with you" I remember I went to a cat cafe once because it was raining and I didn't realize I didn't have any cash 😂 (they didn't accept credit card) and yeah... It was kinda funny situation 😁

[@marcfrost1164]

Did you have to wash dishes instead? :D

[@DacLMK]

About the garbage. In my country people have bad manners about garbage. Even if we have trash cans all over the place, people still trow garbage everywhere and piles of garbage on grass is common. Once I saw a person trowing a can of coke from the window of a moving car on the highway.