DON'T Do’s at the Restaurants in Japan

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Interview Credits: 1. Nayuta (奈紬太) Address: 3451-26 Shuzenji, Izu, Shizuoka 410-2416 Access: in Shuzenji Onsen Breakfast: 7:00-11:00 (L.O. 10:30) Dinner: 17:00-L.O. 21:00 Closed: Wednesdays (Breakfast- both Wednesdays and Thursdays) Payment: Cash, PayPay, AliPay Instagram: instagram.com/nayuta_0347/ 2. Yamamoto (やまもと） Address: 631-1 Kashiwakubo, Izu, Shizuoka 410-2407 Access: 2 minutes by foot from Shuzenji Station Hours: 17:00-22:00 (L.O. 21:00) Closed: Sundays and irregular Payment: Cash Only Instagram: instagram.com/yamamoto_izu/

[@vitalitymirth]

Thank you for your video. I did not know the meaning of restaurant curtains inside or outside, but now I have learned.

[@mitchells2003]

That's the one that stuck out to me. Wasn't aware that was s thing.

[@awetistic5295]

That was very interesting, I had never heard about it before and I'm glad to know.

[@doctorakiba5667]

Most people don't realize this, so its a big deal.

[@baxu912]

Love how she used Gaijin

[@xaiano794]

What is a shop curtain?

[@TheBlackcaterpillar]

I work at ramen restaurant in japan for 7 years. This always become problem especially US tourists. You can remove ingredients you don’t want from food. But you can’t ask to change the ingredients. Especially vegan, you can’t ask the restaurant to change the ingredients to become vegan food, especially ramen.

[@girlzie945]

This is very refreshing content about Japan! I've watched many cultural videos and this is the first time I've seen some of these do's and don'ts. I'm from Canada and I would also be shocked to see people bring outside drinks into a restaurant here!

[@tyrusdoraneko3125]

Arigato gozaimasu! Very informative to hear from the locals. I now know to take my shoes off before stepping on the tatami, and the importance of shop curtains, and the importance of seasonal food. Thank you!

[@sallyjune4109]

Really enjoyed these sweet and charming people. Thank you for interviewing them.

[@Jaimico380]

I speak very little Japanese and I managed to make my way around in Japan during my trips there, this because everything is simple and easy to follow/understand. But I strongly believe that I would definitely enjoy my trips if I was able to comprehend the Japanese culture details. I enjoyed this video, loved the natural and spontaneous format!!! Subscribed!!!

[@brutalisaxeworth3024]

Thank you for this video! As a foreigner from the United States who plans on visiting Japan, this is very helpful. In my own country, I like to think of myself as a person who tries very hard to be friendly and polite, but I am learning that there are many differences in what is considered polite in Japan that I normally wouldn't even think about. There are even some things that I would normally do to try to be polite that are seen as very disrespectful, like offering a tip for great service. I would do this as a way to communicate that I am very happy with the service, and to show my appreciation, but I understand in Japan this is seen as something done out of pity, which makes the server feel embarrassed or disrespected. Videos like this help a lot to understand these differences so that I can be as polite and kind as possible when visiting a new place. Thank you!

[@FigureOutJapan2018]

Thank you for such a nice comment. Since we Japanese have some unique culture that some foreigners have trouble with like how they take actions. But on the contraly we Japanese understand they try to be nice and make much efforts so please don't get too much sweat:) We really even appreciate you consider so much!!

[@puccaland]

​@@FigureOutJapan2018Every culture is unique with its own rules and norms not known by foreigners. However not all the cultures want to pretend that their culture is so unique that foreigners can't understand it. Most of the things in the video are present in other cultures and/or is a problem of common sense. Moreover the problems listed in the video also happen with Japanese tourists. That's not a foreigner thing.

[@The_Kuala]

Now I understand, why in all the "Restaurant videos in Japan" that I watch, they only bring out their signs and curtains when they are actually open for business!! I did not know! Thank you!!

[@dxseven4159]

Thank you so much! Heading to Tokyo and Sapporo next week. I had no idea that certain foods were seasonal or that curtains signify open/close of an establishment.

[@amandahayward]

This video taught me a few things especially about opening hours and the curtains. It's very rude to take your own drinks into any restaurant. That's not cool 😔

[@clairedecoste4310]

This was very helpful. Thank you!

[@FigureOutJapan2018]

You’re welcome! Thanks for your comment!!!

[@leohuo4263]

i have learned 2 new things in this vid. You can judge if a restaurant is closed by their curtains and that there are seasonal dishes

[@mica4977]

Loved their charming personalities. Also did learn about aspects I wasn't familiar with such as the curtains & to a minor degree, as a picky eater I should be careful of asking to customize my order if at least in these style of restaurants.

[@Komainu959]

I did not know the meaning for the curtains at the entrance. I did walk into a grocery store that was closed in Tokyo, I just checked it out on Google Maps and it definitely doesn't have those curtains (It was a decent sized grocery store) and after a minute or two we figured out it was closed since nobody was inside and the back of the store the lights were off. Thanks to this video I'll know next time for any small shops or if I do see curtains! While last minute customers can be irritating for anyone since I worked in a restaurant it's the worst there. Simply because we usually try to have everything cleaned before closing but if one person makes an order- then all the prep station, cooking area, dish washer, etc all have to be recleaned again. I understand that sometimes it's just the way things work out but if at all possible avoid making last minute orders...the workers will all be grateful for it.

[@Iymarra]

Thank you for this!

[@moki4541]

Thanks for the Video Trying to learn as much as possible to be respectful when visiting. There is a lot to know, but trying hard :)

[@tammyfujihara5152]

Agreed. Learned some things.

[@staceyk.210]

Well for someone who is planning a trip to Japan next spring 🌱!! It's videos like this that can be quite Helpful!! We should all respect each other as well as other cultures so that we can All Grow and learn together!! After all that's what makes a Better World 🌍!! Great 👍🏽 Video and Thanks for Sharing🧡🤍🎇🤍🧡

[@PedroPedru]

I just found this channel and im so happy i did! Great content! I'm going to Japan this year to study and these information are very helpful

[@byghostlight1]

What a helpful video!

[@xaiano794]

I think this is great but it would be super helpful to add descriptions of objects that we don't have in other countries, like tataimi ( i had to Google that) and shop curtains (still not sure what they are) I know this may seem silly to you but it would be super helpful to those who don't have these things in our countries

[@Benz675]

Thank you for this video😊

[@FigureOutJapan2018]

Thank you for comment!!

[@60Airflyte]

I don’t even know what shop curtains are. I’ll have to look that up. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a business in the U.S. that had its doors open but was closed. 😆 Adding this to the list of things I need to learn before my trip next year. Most restaurants in the US don’t allow outside beverages so that’s just bad manners if they’re Americans. I’d love to eat in a homey Japanese restaurant that was mostly frequented by locals.

[@hartr33]

This was very informative. Arigato gozaimasu.

[@orthodocrap]

Great videos guys! 🔥

[@FigureOutJapan2018]

Little niche things though! Enjoy watching!!!

[@roycrave2420]

Lady resto owner is cool.

[@FrogCities]

I wonder where people are allowed to bring drinks from another business into a restaurant! It would be very strange where I’m from too. Thank you for the great video!

[@texasgrillchef8581]

Yeah open close signs are very good, I can’t tell the difference in curtains.

[@MickPope]

Helpful video. Domo arigato

[@paulready8897]

The mama San is very beautiful and sounds like a fun lady to be around, seems like she has a good sense of humor.

[@FigureOutJapan2018]

Just added restaurant informations in the description and comment. Check them out if you’re ever traveling in Izu ☺️

[@Burak-ls5yd]

Yeah some places were open at dinner time and some places had these curtains. Ah, I didn't know, sorry about that. Hope I didn't do any unrespectful things!

[@seriouslywhatever1031]

The curtains are understandable because it's very subtle and that is unheard of in the west. But people bringing their own drinks to another restaurant is rude in the west too! How can people be so disrespectful.

[@Hank-Lapin]

Grilled curry 950¥. Where is this place? 😀 . Curtains not outside: note taken for my coming visit. 動画をありがとうございます！

[@FigureOutJapan2018]

This place serves you grilled curry is located in Shizuoka prefecture, called 'Nayuta'. You're welcome!!!

[@acm_1985]

And one more thing I have learned, its the curtains. In germany, You will hit Your nose at the locked front door if You try to enter outside of service hours ;)

[@pronounhoarder_8632]

This is surprising to me as a UK resident. It’s normal for people to ask if somewhere is open first if there isn’t an opening times sign or clear open/closed sign. It’s also normal practice to not eat or drink stuff from another store in other shops, let alone a restaurant, you’d never be allowed to do that in a restaurant or be told you could here. I learned something new about the shop curtains though, I didn’t know they weren’t just curtains and actually act as an open/closed sign.

[@QueenJaneway]

I don't really understand the curtain thing, is it the noren? And it's folded inside?

[@danb9210]

Noren are typically displayed outside, over the front door when a business is open and brought inside during closing hours. They can simultaneously act as a sign that the business is open and a means of protection from the elements(wind, rain, sun, etc.) over a frequently open door.

[@QueenJaneway]

@@danb9210 thanks!

[@teamshaboobalu2887]

The comedy movie titled, "Waiting" sheds alot of light on American restaurant customs. I believe it would be very educational for the shop owners in your video to watch (With Japanese subtitles of course ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnuopIGgfZh9ipo

[@demetriusevans4139]

I would NEVER go to a restaurant with drinks I bought somewhere else. Even in America I'd find that rude and disrespectful.

[@rosshilton]

After 20+ years of being married I sometimes still don't understand my Japanese wife 😅

[@FigureOutJapan2018]

I’ve only been living in Japan for about 10 years and I too still have trouble sometimes understanding the culture here 😅

[@spang9782]

4:53 Yes, knowing that you have tourists, maybe an "Open-Closed" sign WOULD be helpful! You cannot assume people will automatically understand your culture.

[@vistalover9607]

Imagine if people from Asia came to the US or Europe and ignored the open/closed sign, because to their culture meant just the lights being turned on on inside OR the curtains "not being displayed" (I know thats reverse from reality, but just to make the example work) means the store is open and people come in. Imagine if your local restaurants had to start turning off their lights or "buying special we're-closed curtains" to display outside just to keep people from coming in. Now, if this is a tourist hotspot, maybe it makes sense for some rando Texan business owners to adapt. But in the country side, too? I think theres a bit of a one-sidedness to the need to adapt.

[@spang9782]

@@vistalover9607 Cranky much? I only suggested it because the owner herself mentioned it. I didn't say everyone should do it. Sheesh! Go take a nap!

[@lvedder2651]

@@vistalover9607 Chill, just politely say you are not open. What's wrong with that? Everyone makes mistakes, especially in a foreign country.

[@afilthyweeb8684]

​​@@vistalover9607lol I see disrespectful tourists from Asia all the time. It's literally a subtle meme in my community about how much they suck. Made growing up here a bit rough since I'm Chinese myself. And for reference I live in a tiny town with a population of 3000. It just happens to be a tourist hotspot. Hell I sometimes visit family in the Bay area and there's ton of FOB Asians that straight up refuse to learn American culture and are disrespectful as hell. These guys don't tip, the men leer at women, and so on.

[@Justcetriyaart]

​@@vistalover9607 it's a good idea if it's a hot spot. In random places I've noticed they post hours which works too. If you keep getting the same confusion best to adapt to it if it's not too much like an open close sign

[@PerAllwin1963]

Most Japanese children are quiet and well-behaved; on the contrary, Western-raised children are often noisy and annoying in restaurants and on planes. This kind of behavior usually continues into adulthood, with noisy foreign tourists from America and Europe visiting Japan and well-behaved quiet Japanese adults visiting other countries.

[@sephiroth7655]

Lol you have no idea what you're talking about. Children are children all over the world. My Japanese students are just as if not more loud than most of the American students I've had in the past. And babies who don't understand self control yet cry all the time in malls and other places I've seen them. You're just perpetuating a false stereotype based on a exotification of Japan.

[@sephiroth7655]

Also the stereotype most Japanese people have is that the loud tourists are the Chinese ones. Not saying it's true, but instead of worshipping Japanese people try and base your statements on real people you've interacted with.

[@Justcetriyaart]

Not my experience, plenty of them running around and making noise

[@EmperorShang]

As someone who grew up in a tourist town, tourist suck

[@oteeteemedia]

Guys, just do what you wanna do. All these bs "don't do this in Japan" videos are just there to feed the YT algorithm. Just be you and use common sense. End of story. There is no magical social code. I have travelled the length and breadth of Japan and people are different everywhere I go. This false illusion that Jvloggers like to perpetuate of One Japan, One set of rules, One culture etc. etc. is just nonsense.

[@Jason-gj1pu]

Just respect the existing system and culture, when in Rome as they say. Definitely get involved.

[@vistalover9607]

Did you watch the video? A lot of this advice is super useful. Also, no Japanese want you to wear shoes on tatami mats. Each store owner touched something different. I think its unreasonable that you comment like this, despite not even having watched the video. You criticize the one-Japan mentality, yet you just assumed this was a "just-one-Japan-mentality" promotion video, ironically generalizing the video genre to be the same as others despite it not being the same. Don't you feel a bit sheepish becoming exactly what you criticized?

[@lvedder2651]

I agree. I think it's rude to name a video Don't Do in Restaurants in Japan. I think it's a language communication problem with the hostess. See? Every culture is different. We see it's rude, but they don't.

[@oteeteemedia]

Bro, yes I watched the video. But did you a) not read the video title and b) not read my comment? I said use common sense. At what point does taking your shoes off because everyone else is taking their shoes off in a given place not fall under the rubric of common sense? You did in parts of Japan. You do it in parts of Malaysia and Indonesia. You do it in parts of India. Each time, you gauge the situation like any normal socially functioning human being. Why are you being so obtuse?@@vistalover9607

[@Aven-Sharma1991]

I would like to be referred to as an INDIAN foreigner please 🙏🏻🇮🇳😊

[@Angela-382]

Why? Does it matter where you come from? You might be just as offended if they mistakenly think you are Pakistani or Sri Lankan. Just as some people can't tell the difference between people from different Southeast Asian countries. All white people look pretty much the same; we're not going to walk around with our country's flag on our clothes so that we aren't misidentified.

[@masterjosh778]

do the needful