How Japan Has a Beef With Foreign Tourists Now

Japanese people VS Foreigners I guess
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[@sorathetroll]

EDITED TLDR: Tourists: Maiko! LEL! YOLO! Let me follow you and grab your hair!! cigarette attaaaaaaaaaaaacck!!! LEL FIREEEEE Maiko (15-20 y/o girls) LOL you pulled my hair and rekt my clothes LOL I'm telling everybody LOLOL People in gion: LOL PLS DONT ATTACK MAIKOS Tourists: OH wait I'll also get in your houses LOL COOL HOUSE YO! I'll use your barthroom too LEL people in gion: wait THAT'S tresspassing bro Tourists: ah? People in gion: OK so this is actually our property and we live here, so pls don't enter this one street because we live here ok (Actual street that'll be blocked in April) maps.app.goo.gl/rPvMxWKnSRE8kxk17 internet: KYOTO BANNED TOURISTS!?!?!?? I WANTED TO GO TO KYOTO :(((((((((((((((((((( Me: (wait it's actually just one small street that has people's houses)

[@zineguri8515]

while I agree with most of the things in this video, I don't understand why you think its rude for people who don't speak your language to simply point to something in the menu or maybe on display, and ask for that one. The way you made it looked obnoxious, but one can point to something and ask if they can have that if theyre having issues communicating what they're after - and they can do that without being rude!. it is also kinda sad that the restaurants that want tourists not to point when ordering - have these requests written in Japanese. Do they really think someone whos struggling to speak, could actually read the request.

[@sorathetroll]

@@zineguri8515 no, the “you weeb???“ thing is a well known joke on my channel, nobody will say anything to you for that

[@ralphsunico116]

"Rule-Breaking Picture Man" sounds like a Sujimon from Yakuza: Like a Dragon.

[@krynnyth]

​@@zineguri8515come watch the live streams and you'll understand

[@Tride_gaming]

@@zineguri8515 the menu thing is dumb.. like you can't expect a tourist to speak your language. it's a tourist not somebody moving to your country. the geisha part tho.. totally get it. these people are not signing up for this. and if people can't be decent enough to respect their privacy then they don't get to enjoy that part of japanese culture.

[@HyperLuigi37]

“It says no touching. I guess I can touch it.” God I hate people like this, insane

[@AlienScribble]

My Nihongo is rusty but if I'm reading it correctly - it's basically saying not to touch it because it's fresh paint. So if you touch it... it's on you... um... literally, on you 🖌😆

[@HyperLuigi37]

@@AlienScribble I mean, it doesn’t really matter. Homie knew 0 Japanese and disobeyed the direct English instructions lmao Even if you thought it was done drying, you still have no reason to touch it

[@AlienScribble]

@@HyperLuigi37 For sure. Tho my only purpose, was to make the joke about the red paint being literally on you... and thus... you've been caught red handed... ok I'll stop now... ;p

[@HyperLuigi37]

@@AlienScribble lmao okay

[@WhiteGeared]

Explain why then I will decide if it's valid enough to not touch, nikkkaaaa!

[@raina1848]

Man, I hate situations like this where everyone has to suffer because of just some people's actions... EDIT: To all of you having a conniption in the comment sections, please chill out. "Some" is just a general relative term to compare. Nothing more. I am not replying to any of the comments directly here because a lot of you are taking this way too seriously and need to chill out and get off the internet for awhile.

[@PandaPelley]

yeah really sucks when the actions of a few affect the lives of many

[@NetBattler]

Blame some toxic tourists.

[@moggless]

if these were just some people japan wouldnt have responded in a manner that warranted it. most probably it was quite a bunch of foreigners being a nuisance that it was getting egregious.

[@notme8152]

It goes like this in practically everything

[@user-qm7jw]

That's why I always hated the idea of Japan becoming popular on social media. Until the 2000s, only educated foreign tourists came to Japan, so they caused few problems. If social media didn't existed, Johnny Somali and Logan Paul wouldn't have come. And I support tiktok being regulated in the US.

[@popculturenews4091]

Japan is more suitable for introvert foreigners rather than hyperactive extrovert 😅

[@eowynsisterdaughter]

Must be why I had such a good time, I would just wander around by myself all day for a lot of my trip.

[@n1gtwhisper158]

Especially if you are solo and not goofing off for your friends

[@aeluzarii]

Yeah, some anxious introverts will probably feel like home when visiting Japan 😂

[@theunpossiblefile]

That’s me, “when you gonna go back” Mr quiet Alien from planet Anglo.

[@hikari62k]

Introverts probably take more photos when they aren't supposed to.

[@miodakyoko375]

Honestly I'd love to go to Japan sometime but my biggest fear is coming off like a weeb or a stereotypical tourist lmao. But I can see why Japan has beef with tourists and I didn't know any of this was happening so I'm glad to know now

[@TravisHi_YT]

Just act like a normal person, you won't have any problems. A lot of things are just common decency even in Western countries.

[@Hornet135]

You probably worry too much.

[@alwaysawesome216]

If I ever go to Japan, I’ll try to be as respectful as I possibly can

[@Emysswedmovies]

Japan is just as another country in the planet, they are not aliens as some people make it to be. Just have some common decency if you are going to japan or other countries (I don’t get why people rally up on how to specifically behave in japan, but then when they go to other countries they don’t give a shit). Just try to look on how the tourists behave in your own country and see if you have issues with exactly everything thing they do.

[@miodakyoko375]

@@Emysswedmovies I mean it's more than just common decency because common decency in America is different to common decency in Ireland, Japan, South Korea, France, etc. Let alone their own beliefs, different laws to abide by, etc. Also the whole tourist part, as much as id love to do that, I've literally never seen a tourist in my life.

[@wafflepiepancake]

Very true. The obnoxious, loud, disrespectful crowds always ruin it for the rest of us.

[@KwehShiro]

Those type of people are so fucked up and have no respect. It's the same type who goes to germany at the ww2 camps and makes fun of the deceased... it's morbidly disrecpectful. I really dont understand them. If i went there, i would cry and go into a panic attack and pass out by just being there and they, in the meantime, are laughing at people's belonging and taking picture when its not allowed. They are disgusting. (And yes this actually is a thing that's been happening for like 10 years now. someone did a video about it to raise awareness of the issue)

[@defaulted9485]

Mike Tyson is right. People with anonymity makes them getting used to annoy people without fear of getting punched.

[@roxrequiem2935]

Stars above, I hate travelling in groups because there's always that one group of loudmouths that never listen or shut up because they think having a vacation means they have the right to do anything they want, like laugh and point at people, and if I'm part of the tour thenI'm implicated and embarrassed about it.

[@firstnamelastname6738]

I felt most of the people who were acting like this were american when I was in Japan lol

[@ibm30rpg]

"some people" enabled by a toxic supremacist culture

[@SpyroTheEternalNight]

it amazes me how many people think "different geographical location" means "rules don't matter anymore". you're not going through a vortex into an new dimension, you're going to a different part of the same planet. people live there and have lives and feelings, just like they do in your home country. if you wouldn't do something stupid in your hometown, why would you do it in Japan?

[@waixingren4198]

All true, but those most traditional cultures, especially Asian, also treat different people as half humans, or entertainment. They want to photo you or ignore you. I live in China now.

[@Tyris117]

I don't think it's that many, and many of these probably act the same way in their own country

[@licas3214]

At least they not doing that in your home, I can't wait till every Tourist in China like you get tracking device 24/7, so you can stop annoying people​@@waixingren4198

[@jamesrian1578]

@@waixingren4198maybe true but there’s people like that all over. When I went to Japan and me an my Japanese friend dresses in kimono to go to a festival, some Latin American tourists took pictures of us even when we said no and they’d be like RIGHT in your face. Japanese people were very happy and respectful towards us for the most part except one old racist man who nearly spat at us (my friend confronted him and he folded on the spot but…) So there’s weirdos all over

[@ahmedcosgun5146]

I think they don't care about the rules in their own country either

[@kisasohma5755]

Went to Harajuku and a Nigerian guy was trying to grab and flirt with young Japanese girls, I glared at him since he is making all foreigners look bad and he started following me and throwing insults at me.

[@rykehuss3435]

around blks never relax

[@Mythriaz]

I didn't know how to get to my hotel in Japan. Asked for directions from police at the station. They were taking me super seriously and had their whole team mobilize with a map and everything about the address of assumptions of where it might be, how to get there, etc. Made me feel like these guys definitely had the heart doing what they did.

[@madame360]

It’s because most have nothing better to do lol. It was the same when I thought I lost my wallet.

[@Mythriaz]

@@madame360 Yeah I suspected so but honestly. I'd rather have that.

[@leegaul2161]

@@madame360 I'd rather it be bored officers being helpful than the officers in my nation that will try to exploit your foreigness and extort money out of you, or direct you to a place where you'll be robbed and erased.

[@eowynsisterdaughter]

Part of it is also that they just deal with issues immediately. Roads get fixed super fast over there. When I was in Kamakura, there was a manhunt going on for some fugitive and there were police patrolling every corner. I didn't follow it, but I'm assuming they caught the guy.

[@hugochau6735]

wow that was so anime

[@studentsmaster]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@radorigami]

DUUUDE

[@AlienScribble]

Yah man, it was over 9000! 🤣

[@InstitutionalWorker]

yes very anime

[@otakucat3827]

It was FIRE BRO!

[@pherja]

Sora, you are one of the few Japanese knowledgeable enough about both Japanese and foreigners to be able to make videos that show both sides. Keep up the good work.

[@diddlypoop4722]

how does this show both sides

[@Mnames2024]

Ya this shows people being ignorant and how Japanese respond.. pay attention to signs around you

[@PC-tan]

​@@diddlypoop4722hey explained as to why people keep doing stuff, since no one seems to yell at him or tell him to stop doing it. Since there are some people that require that. I've personally have had something like that happen to me. But in my case I tried to ask the person to be as specific to me for a set of instructions, but they were being vague and didn't want to show me. And then a few moments later they get mad at me. I tired to follow the rules and even asked did help but yet somehow I did something wrong. Now if the person didn't say anything at all to me, I would imagine that I would have been in even more trouble potentially. In case your wondering what I did wrong I got out of line since I can't drink in a certain area and I stepped outside but they never mentioned to me how far away I should go and then when I come back they said I can't enter in the same way. This is for the airport by the way.

[@Zedzilliot]

okay but how would any of us know if hes actually knowledgeable. Are you knowledgeable in both?

[@puccaland]

Most tourists not following the rules and being a nuisance are Japanese. He was just doing the usual Japanese thing. Blaming foreigners.

[@phunnybear]

I visited last September 2023 and compared to my visit in April 2017, the local people seemed way more tourist phobic than last time. Hiding their bags when they heard English spoken, putting signs in the wall of foreigners claiming them all to be thieves, people getting up and walking away when I and my white companion sat on a bench. It was strange.

[@RockandRhodeChickens]

Because North Americans are horrible tourists.

[@MauriceMossisitnot]

Some of it was down to tourists acting poorly but I think a lot of it was downstream from their government/media's heavy fear mongering about c0v!d. +The country became a sakoku again for the first time in over a century and people realized they missed those days.

[@CancelYoutube026]

I mean look at yout NYC subway and trashy London streets.

[@JamieBar]

​@@MauriceMossisitnot Even those married to Japanese nationals and dual citizens with Japanese citizenship were barred from entering the country during covid

[@DarioVolaric]

"Oh woooow! Look the police showed up and now i'm in jail! That is so anime!!"

[@bijou3000]

There's a video going around right now of this exact abuse and it made me so mad and sad! The title was something like, "She's walking very fast and won't talk to us." It was a young Maiko trying to walk from one place to another in the alleyway that connects the tea houses and probably the mother house. These young men were literally stalking her and hooting and catcalling her, trying to get her attention. Maikos are very young, between 15-20 years of age. They are in training to become Geishas. Imagine being a young girl, wearing your traditional clothing, hair, and makeup, trying to get to your job, when suddenly, a group of loud foreign young men begin stalking you, filming you, following you the entire way. Of course she was walking fast! She was probably terrified. I would be terrified if a group of loud young men were following me and harassing and filming me, too. Even worse were the people in the comments. People wrongly believe that Geisha and Maiko are sex workers. One of the young men in the video can be heard speculating about that. This is not what they do. They are trained in music, dance, conversation, and tea ceremonies. They are employed as companions and conversationalists, not prostitutes. Western movies have it completely wrong. Maybe in the long-ago past, there were courtesans, but the whole point of a well-trained Geisha is to be the perfect, but unattainable, hostess. They are trained to make their clients comfortable and provide a relaxing companion who can hold down an intelligent conversation, serve tea with perfection, and sing or play an instrument and dance. But because of Western hemisphere misconceptions, this gang of young men assumed this poor girl was a prostitute and they spoke to her with utter disrespect. Even though she probably didn't understand what they were saying, their demeanor towards her was clearly degrading and disrespectful. The message got through, even if the words weren't understood. I applaud Japan's decision to close the alley. What I saw made me feel horrible. How embarrassing that we are represented by people like those young men or Johnny Somalia. It makes me feel disgusted that the only Americans this poor girl has probably ever encountered made her feel threatened and spoke to her in such a humiliating way. Closing the alley won't make tourists behave any better elsewhere, but at least the young women will be protected from this kind of abuse in the future.

[@Epikruss]

Quite a shame how obnoxious some tourists have gotten, to the point where now the people who genuinely are respectful can’t even experience certain things if they wanted to because of the stupidity of others, quite a shame.

[@aruthorcarly]

Disclaimer: Geisha is not a sex worker!

[@hunterkline7972]

What kinds of people are the geishas employed too? I assume they’d be for high ranking people and not the average citizen but idk.

[@MidnightEkaki]

Just wanna say not all tourists breaking the rules are American, a lot are from other Asian countries too, I read about Chinese people being rude toward maiko as well.

[@kitsura]

The fictional book Memoirs of a Geisha probably had something to do with the widespread misconceptions about them as well.

[@Tiypo1337]

Saddly, this sort of thing is also a major problem in US National Parks. For example, General Sherman is the largest tree in the world and the path leading up to it is completely paved and fenced off just to protect it from the walking of the 1+ million visitors that go to see it each year. It may seem like a silly thing that doesn't need to be done, but the type of tree has shallow root system that will actually be damaged by that amount of traffic, just like how freeways get slowly worn down from cars driving on them. That trivial damage will add up over years and decades, eventually killing the tree or compromising it's ability to be upright. Regardless of that, people just can't help themselves and jump the fence so that their friends or family can take a picture of them in front of it unobstructed for their Instagram or facebook page. One day, I'm sure that it will be a major news story that "General Sherman has fallen" and those same people will tell others "Oh, that's sad. Hey did you know I got a picture with the tree?" unthinking about how they played a small unsaid part in that story.

[@kitsunin4690]

Yeah, if you pay attention, you see this bullshit constantly in National Parks. It's not strictly an American thing either, most countries' youths will be terribly disrespectful, such as graffiti-ing historical items. Although it is about the culture (like Chinese people are the absolute worst).

[@leechrec]

The fence should be electrified. It would be hilarious to see fence jumpers find out that being stupid has consequences.

[@lnoorplaylist]

@@leechrec 🤣🤣

[@alexanderticonuwu7591]

​@@leechrec That's hilarious. Not sure if it'll affect the environment but if it doesn't, I really wish there's a crowdfund for it.

[@thatdude3977]

Bro is more worried about the tree than it being native land 😂

[@josephkasak4963]

Great vid, always infotaining.

[@Prince.Hamlet]

My daughter is there right now being the most respectful angel you could ever imagine. She hates disrespectful stuff from tourists.

[@brianc21324]

I live in Japan, I remember once during a visit to Kyoto around Obon season, there were these tourists that kept chasing the Maiko and the shrine temple maidens for a picture and shouting to them in English that they were rude for not stopping to take a picture. Other times tourists go crazy in Kyoto, that doesn't get mentioned enough, are those that try to take pictures while couples are getting their traditional engagement photos taken. It's a shame because Gion and those areas are really beautiful.

[@robm3]

omg nooooooooooooooooo bro

[@ducklingscap897]

Did someone actually intervene and tell the tourists that they were rude af? 🫤 I doubt a Japanese person would do it but maybe a English speaking tourist was brave enough? (Still hanging my last hope for humanity on this 😂)

[@jitters_xp]

BRO WHY DO PEOPLE THINK ITS OKAY TO TAKE PICTURES OF PEOPLE WITHOUT PERMISSION THEY AREN'T ZOO ANIMALS OMG- Dx

[@Cha4k]

I also live in Japan, I see a lot of Chinese tourists pushing to the front of lines, Its unbelievably common and they will yell at you if you tell them to wait like everyone else. There's also horny Indian dudes getting touchy with women, Extremely loud Americans, And everyone is throwing litter on the ground. I try to pick it up sometimes but because there's no bins I have to carry it all the way home :\

[@gottesurteil3201]

I hate taking pictures personally because it takes time out of my appreciating the experience. My wife and I wish to go to Japan in a few years and we would never behave this way.

[@Reletr]

Best tip I heard when visiting a foreign country, it's no different than visiting a stranger's house as a guest, so don't be rude. That country has given you permission to enter, so don't give them a reason to expel you when you're just trying to relax on a vacation.

[@NeonSonOfXenon]

Unfortunately lots of people don't even know how to be a guest in people's homes

[@triadwarfare]

Developing countries had spoiled them as they're treated as kings there.

[@sola4393]

It is pretty obnoxious for these foreigners to expect the locals having the same custom as they do. If they go to other country they need to learn and get in with the local culture, they are technically in someone's home. Locals will compromise out of kindness seeing them being away from home, it is not their job to do so, don't take it for granted. Don't travel anywhere if not willing to learn their culture and custom. It disgusts me seeing people like that, no matter where they come from.

[@NetBattler]

@@triadwarfare especially Chinese and americans.

[@f4rensabri]

The self-entitled attitude spoiled them

[@Lillyluri]

Thank you for the breakdown.

[@Michaelcneumann]

Your videos are funny and entertaining. They should be mandatory viewing for anyone traveling to Japan

[@TellMeYourStory4]

Being Italian, unfortunately we have seen these situations for many years. Being a very famous tourist destination, Italy has been the victim of tourists who are rude to the limit imaginable. Just last year a tourist carved his name into the Colosseum. And then there are those who throw themselves into fountains, who throw away rubbish or who simply don't respect the simplest rules and treat places like theme parks. Unfortunately, every year during the peak period of tourism, we are no longer surprised but just wait to find out what new damage the tourists have done. The rules are specified, yet people simply ignore them. So I totally understand how Japanese people must feel, unfortunately there isn't much you can do about ignorant and rude people. A real shame for those people who are not and who want to visit a country in a respectful and peaceful way. I'm going to Japan in May, and I'll definitely try to be as nice and polite as possible. Sorry for the long comment and bad English

[@unkopower7899]

I would think Italian locals would "take care" of unacceptable tourist like these? Is this not the case?

[@TellMeYourStory4]

@@unkopower7899 we try! As in the video, here too you can find signs or indications on the rules to follow. In some of the most famous places with many tourists you can also find policemen who have the task of fining and stopping rude people who ruin historical monuments. But the problem is that unfortunately the number of tourists is really high and as you can imagine it is not easy to keep an eye on everyone. There is always someone who simply doesn't care and does what he wants without respecting the culture and the country. Furthermore, and it saddens me to say this, I fear that we are simply getting used to tourists and their harm, so even if someone witnesses something they simply shake their head and go on with their day.

[@unkopower7899]

My image of Italians are that they are much mire straight forward, nit afraid to speak their minds - much much more than Japanese. Yes, this part is sad , but it's classic story of very major tourist economy like Hawaii "I fear that we are simply getting used to tourists and their harm, so even if someone witnesses they simply shake their head and go on with their day."

[@Yanyan-qq8pg]

Your English isn't bad. Your paragraphs are like that of a native speaker. I find it funny (as in ironic) when people say their English is bad, yet they can write coherent sentences and have a conversation. I think being "bad" at a language would mean you only understand a few words and phrases and can't have a conversation. Your English is great!

[@TellMeYourStory4]

@@Yanyan-qq8pg Aww 🥹 thank you. You're too kind

[@bibhuchhetri5421]

I think Japan is going through now what South east asian countries have been facing since decades. That is the value of their currency is dropping which results in the most backwards people from western countries to visit since its cheaper.

[@kornbroetchen99]

Luckily it hasn’t reached to this level yet, because it doesn’t attract the creepy crowd of sex tourists unlike SEA.

[@FBC_14]

Yep, the problem of being the cheap tourist destination is that you attract the lowest and unmannered people. Even Spain has that problem with tourists from UK.

[@flyingstonemon3564]

​@@FBC_14 God just remembering Spain's beach issues, the photos back then were filled with people so much they were used for topics about mass tourism...

[@TheNobleFive]

Not just western countries. There are rude tourists from places like China too. That actually makes up the biggest percentage of tourists.

[@kolla5415]

As a person living in South East Asia, yeah, what you say is true.

[@jamiecartwright5720]

I literally just travelled to Japan for a week and back now just when this news was starting to happen and I was really nervous. Thankfully, no one had a go at me and i lived my holiday safely without any glares!

[@sonofwladislav]

I would love to visit but being a foreigner would just automatically categorize you with those who think Japan is one big cosplay convention. It's like Disneyland for the worst people that western countries have to offer.

[@socialiism3583]

Tbh I think the restriction of the gion districts is a good thing. I've seen such disrespectful behavior there from tourists you'd think they grew up in the wild or something. I really don't see how tourists think touching others, entering teahouses, taking unsolicited pictures is ok in any form.

[@NetBattler]

Also some tourists think they're in America,they think they can do whatever they want.

[@Potte]

​@@NetBattler Even in America you can't do whatever you want. Honestly, I'd say you're even more likely to get knocked on your ass for being an ass here in the US than in Japan.

[@NetBattler]

@@Potte prove me I'm wrong then. Because I saw a lot of Americans being ignorant in foreign countries especially in my country.

[@Youtuber_YusukeFromGermany]

I visited as a tourist Kyoto too. And it was the worst experience in whole Japan. See: Kyoto is "small" and there is not such a strong metro network like in Tokyo or Osaka. So everyone walk. And then I walked to the shrines and temples etc. It was FULL with loud, noise tourist who do not have any proper manner. Everyone out there with selfie sticks taking photos, live streamer, cameras here and there. I heard more foreign languages than Japanese. Because foreigners are talking absurdly loud. No respect, no hesitation, uncomfortable. I now know why Japanese want foreigners only as tourists: money. But deep inside I could feel how super pissed off the Kyoto citizens were.

[@nastymffs]

​@@NetBattlerRussian and Ukrainian are more ignorant in my country

[@henderwiz4636]

Yeah that happen to Bali to because we're lenient, but now Indonesia is stricter to foreign tourist in Bali.

[@hafirenggayuda]

Not just Bali btw, some place in Middle Java have these flock of very rude tourists. It's like they have no common sense nor any sign of respect to local culture

[@jamesedwardladislazerrudo1378]

​@@hafirenggayuda Except there all Russians BTW.

[@hafirenggayuda]

@@jamesedwardladislazerrudo1378 yea, not really "tourist". Another annoying thing is, they go to small low activity town where the people mostly old folks/ retiree, or not interested in active lifestyle.

[@jamesedwardladislazerrudo1378]

@@hafirenggayuda Same here in Philippines unscrupulous Chinese tourist came here and one time they don't understand English either.

[@Yanyan-qq8pg]

​@jamesedwardladislazerrudo1378 As an Australian I'd say it's unfortunately some of the people from my country being morons in Bali.

[@ddzang]

Best Sora video!

[@Willie_Dickins]

フロリダ出身です。和歌山から来た先生と日本語を勉強しています。数年後に日本に行く時、礼儀正しくありたいです 。

[@user-sw6qw3ih1o]

I agree with Sora that having tourism is good for the country, but there are so many bad apples… honestly I think it’s a form of confirmation bias on my part. But when I went to the Sapporo winter festival last year, there were so so so many horrible tourists there. People breaking through barricades to take photos of the snow sculptures, people trying to touch the snow sculptures, foreigners intentionally shoving locals or domestic tourists who were already trying to take photos out of the way, etc. it got so bad to the point where there were about half a dozen Sapporo police every block pulling tourists aside for their bad behaviour. There were also these two Germans in Otaru throwing snowballs at each other in the middle of the street causing traffic. The bus driver was honking at them to move out of the way eventually got out and tried telling them to move but they acted like they didn’t hear him. I’ve travelled to many touristy places in my life, but never have I seen the way people act as they do when they’re in Japan. It’s always about anime or video games, and how Japan is still to this day being seen and sold to foreigners as some sort of super paradise utopia. Many foreigners have visibly manic episodes in public because they feel like they “finally made it” to their utopian pilgrimage.

[@grain9640]

"Many foreigners have visibly manic episodes in public" This is super interesting. I've seen a few unstable people go manic because of theme parks like Disney, and even visiting my own city (USA) as a tourist, because they come from a small town, and now they are away from home. They FINALLY made the trip. "WOOOHOOOO" It scared me when and one of my friends got all wide eyed and weird and started spending money she didn't have. It really stressed me out. This person had mental health problems and would use saving for and obsessing over a trip as a coping mechanism. Never enough money to travel internationally though... it would take so many years to save for that.

[@JonathanHerz]

It’s like this all over Asia, not just Japan

[@GRB777]

Japan is utopian compared to most countries. The tourists are from crap countries like America, which is beginning to look like Idiocracy.

[@AfianySnow29802]

​@@grain9640What?.

[@kingdedede2432]

That's so sad. I always wanted to go there and see the snow sculptures, and I'm scared of obnoxious people

[@Lonaticus]

There is a middle ground and I've found Japanese people to be quite friendly and tolerant as long as you understand that you're inconveniencing them. e.g. I've always tried to ask for permission when I wanted to take pictures in some places where it's frowned upon, or where I'd bother people. Took one quick photo and put the phone down. You don't need 26 pictures of the same fox statue in Inari. As for Gheisa, those who want to take a picture can just reserve a ticket at the theatre, Gion Corner. There you can take a picture with a Maiko after the show. Play it smart, be polite and subtle and you can get away with being a minor nuisance.

[@vacafuega]

Why would you want to though?

[@LaiXinyi92]

I’ve never taken photos with any, but I agree that the Japanese people I’ve talked to while traveling there have all been nice. There was one grumpy old man who was working at a 7-11, but he was probably just having poor day. Most people simply don’t want to be bothered or bother others. They’ll welcome tourists but tourists need to remember it’s their home. Respect it.

[@jibbz96]

@@vacafuegaI suppose it’s a representation of their traditional culture, I imagine a some people are interested in that sort of thing and would want a picture as a souvenir.

[@CEUprimate]

but not during wartime mate. I mean they fall in line and so polite keeping turns tearing you

[@velvetinedrapes4359]

Well thats it. It boils down to respect at the end of the day. We used to get lots of Japanese tourists in my country when I was younger and they took multiple pictures of everything which is a bit of a stereotype you see in older comedies like Airplane. However they were always very polite and respectful and the photos were never an issue. They always followed the rules, were polite and were great tourists who were welcomed and its sad to think people from my country may be visiting Japan and disrespecting the people and the culture

[@mrcarmelengo]

Bro, when you learn about Japan and even watch some Japanese cartons and have a glimpse at their culture and traditions, you can clearly see that they have legendary hospitality and are very respectable and welcoming people. I respect them a lot for that. Stumbled upon this video and channel and I am following. Good content.

[@idkcaniwatchdemonslayernow_]

As an American who loves culture, this is video was very interesting and funny to watch. I’ve recently took interest in Japan, so thanks for acknowledging the problem with tourists. ✌🏾

[@snow0over0sahara]

During the summer I live in a 1700's traditional summer house at the Greek islands. Tourists literally open the door and even have come in and look inside while we are eating etc.... This is real life people and this is rude! They even took pictures of my dad reading his newspaper and drinking his coffee on the front of the house multiple times... Honestly, it feels like being in a zoo! Have some manners!

[@MeLexdy]

I have cool pics of your papa!!!!

[@satch5471]

Well to be honest with all the money we sent to Greece its kind of hard not to think we all own a slice of Greece now..

[@mr_z4n125]

@satcht5741 uh oh, Sounds like mr. colonizer is mad, because he cannot own slaves anymore, and has to get up from his couch lol

[@MeLexdy]

@@satch5471 yeah ,that sounds as valid as saying: because the Us people bailed Us private banks with their own tax payer's money, they kinda own a part of those banks. Same thing happened with Greece.

[@eccomi21]

@@MeLexdy i mean, with the bank example i am inclined to agree that it should be the case. if you use my money to bail out some financial institution, i want my money back, otherwise, what were they saved for

[@SemiNobleBerean]

So do Japanese come to America and say “that’s so Avengers Infinity War!”

[@wisono7857]

*So Hollywoodys

[@kalidesu]

I sure hope so.

[@domesticdragonwaffle]

Yeah, actually its not just them, I had met a few visitors from Europe when I was a teen in Denver and they all were wide eyed saying "it's just like the movies depict America!"

[@bokunogentoo4420]

they go to Texas and say "whoa, King of the Hill is real!"

[@ripit.3457]

oh i fuckin HOPE so dude that’s funny as fuck

[@melvin3697]

@SoraTheTroll. It's really sad but also understandable. I hope I could visit Japan one day and witness their culture in honest. (And say "that's so anime" one time when i'm in Akihabara but okay excuse me for liking that haha). But really just respect and enjoy it. And I hope the people of japan can find a way to protect themselves from these out-of-control & idiotic visitors. Cheers from the Netherlands!

[@Osukastairu]

Good video! Hope this helps some people re-think their actions when considering being obnoxious in Japan... Ruining it for the rest of us who do follow the rules and are respectful

[@brianuuuSonicReborn]

It's Logan Paul's fault, he started it all

[@LPAGAN401]

Johnny Somali was the last straw. So, both are to blame.

[@jazzisbadatnames]

He's a terrible person but he didn't start it. That's an ignorant claim.

[@DamnitMan88]

@@jazzisbadatnames That's true. It was Jake Paul's fault! He started it!

[@SanityTV_Last_Sane_Man_Alive]

sadly, thats probably more true than you think. When d bags like him say something is cool, his d bag followers do it too.

[@thatdude3977]

I think its a deep seeded issue with americans and how they view other people. Americans are crappy people who think they are the best in the world. Thats the reall issue

[@LunaticKD1991]

"That's the new monster! Rule Breaking Picture Man!" 🤣

[@MinoTaurus205]

Ughh!!! This kind of comment! Rule Breaking Viewers Man!

[@arthuserza2696]

And they got to see all the different evolutions hehehe

[@typeyeah]

This unfortunately occurs in nearly every country with famous places and landmarks, such as in England with the King's Guards who are harassed daily. In other words, most people just suck and tend to ruin things for those who have some respect.

[@jibonjapan]

Note that Gion is a huge area which includes places like the famous traditional Starbucks house and the Ghibli shop, which is on a public road. The ban is on private roads, which look similar to the public ones; hopefully the new signboards would demarcate them well.

[@chikumori5530]

May Truck-kun take these obnoxious rule breakers. Especially those tick-tock fiends.

[@Nicius-]

Don't say that, they will want go to isekai and this will become worst.

[@uuu12343]

There's only so many universes that truck-kun can take them too and sooner or later, these Isekai worlds will get overrun by these garbage as well Besides, I wouldnt want to wish that on my worst enemies

[@NetBattler]

Bless truck-kun for doing god's work 😊

[@SuigaRou]

Even Truck-kun doesn't want to touch the Tik Tok feinds.

[@snehashishsinha7133]

@@uuu12343was about to say the same thing

[@BlastOffer]

Finland and Japan seems to have some similarities in the culture, especially the part where nobody tells you if you did something wrong and leaves you guessing

[@brvcifer]

As a Japanese person I’ve always maintained that Finland is our secret European sibling, there’s a lot of weird similarities. It’s no wonder why Moomin is so huge in Japan haha

[@BlastOffer]

@@brvcifer High five!

[@JonervaK]

Ever been in South Carelia? Different story, my friend.

[@Cappuccino_Rabbit]

And somehow they both really like to socialize at places like a Sauna, there's a funny video about how it feels to be in a public bathhouse with a Japanese If anything both saunas and bathhouses are part of their culture at this point

[@BlastOffer]

@@Cappuccino_Rabbit trueeeeee. Its eerie how similar the cultures are. I always had a deep seated liking to japanese culture and customs and manners

[@StormkoopaCV03]

Man, this is so true. Just because your loud, annoying, obnoxious, speaking english loudly as well doesn't make you cool. I've seen this many times with other foreigners when I visiting Japan, from the US. Be mindful and respectful when visiting other countries people.

[@kandystorressantiago8865]

I worked in a touristy area in Puerto Rico. And I was raised in the U.S. and am amazed how people from the U.S. break social norms, invade my personal space, stepped on my foot many times just to get in line, and go into places that are off limits just to take a photo. Most tourists are happy and friendly, but tbh, I've met some who are very obnoxious, and some who would try to theive by switching the prices of a higher priced item with a lower priced item.

[@n1gtwhisper158]

U.S. tourists aren't typically that bad, finally one thing that we aren't the worst at as a nation. I mean yeah we can produce some real a**holes like the best of em but there are worse tourist origin countries.

[@JM-gj7de]

I'm an American that visited Puerto Rico and got robbed. Cry me a fucking river.

[@FayN_]

it's always morally correct to bully people who made all of these happen especially that guy who like to harrass people for content

[@Caelum_NLD]

This is happening all over the world, sadly. People do not get educated anymore, not by their parents, not by their schools, not by their work, not by their government. Children do not get scolded anymore for doing things wrong, so when they grow up, they do not know limitations and being humble. Freedom of speech nowadays means you may say anything, freedom of action nowadays means you can do everything, etc, etc.

[@smart422]

No bail reform ftw lol

[@user-tp7ne1du1n]

Wtf I remember watching this youtuber many years ago. It's been so long.

[@HeresJonnie]

I came to Japan to experience the Cherry Blossoms, and I have to admit the volume of tourists really sucks. Everything and everywhere is busy and packed. Most neat things you hear about are booked months in advanced. You can't even buy express tickets at USJ anymore if you were willing to drop $140 extra dollars. The Gion thing is a real problem; I was in a walking tour and our guide said to not take photos of the front of maikos and geikos, and some American Karen in our group proceeds to do this twice in a span is 5 mins with the phone flashlight on no less.

[@Sinzari]

To be fair, I think the "everywhere is busy and packed" issue isn't a foreigner problem as much as it is a population density problem. Some of the restaurants I've been to in Tokyo that seemed to be targeted partially towards foreigners and had like 1 hour+ line ups were actually occupied 90%+ by Japanese.

[@keltzy]

Yeah, anything touristy is gonna be a pain. The beauty of the cherry blossoms wasn't really worth the crowd i think. That being said, I think the autumn leaves are absolutely breathtaking, and because they last longer, it's easier to get into places that have really good viewing without having to deal with the crowds. If I can go back to Japan, I would love to go in the autumn.

[@tempestsonata1102]

If I could travel to Japan, I'd spend one day in Tokyo and then I would get on JR East Japan and go to the mountains.

[@ThePallidor]

Just avoid the tourist traps. Japan is a lot of fun everywhere.

[@greenislandserenade1]

​@@tempestsonata1102 yup, the small towns near the mountains with not many people and barely any tourists were the absolute most fun I had in Japan. I regret staying so long in Tokyo... I guess cities are just not my thing

[@ferretyluv]

That’s really sad they had to ban photography of Gion. Last time I was there it wasn’t banned and we got so many beautiful pictures there. Obviously, we didn’t take pictures of the maiko that we saw, just the street leading up to Kiyomizu-dera. We also tried to be as quiet as possible on Nene Street, since they had signs about it. We just whispered.

[@ffguy91]

Truth, first time I went to Gion in 2018, photography wasn't banned and I took great pictures, it all looks like you've gone back to the 1800s, especially at night when people aren't around. Second time I went in 2023 it was and I think I had even better opportunities for pictures but I was respectful of the laws.

[@ShallBePurified]

I went there last year and they didn't have the ban. It was such a nice area, one of my favorites in Japan. I hate how tourists are ruining it for everyone. I feel bad for the locals who have to deal with their crap.

[@David_P132]

It's only for a few minor side-streets/alleyways, not most of Gion.

[@fn5758]

Great video. This problem needs to be adressed before it reaches to a point where no one can enjoy visiting Japan. I love Japan, I respect its culture and people. I would love to visit Japan, not because of anime but because of its authentic culture and rich art/handcraftsmanship. Much love from Türkiye 🇹🇷

[@BlakeJayGaming]

I would find it super funny if Japan had an anime-styled ad campaign for tourists that depicts "スーパールールブレイキングストーキングピクチャーマン" as some villain that gains power by being a nuisance, and ends up getting arrested and banned from the country.

[@PaulHawke1337]

They do. Every hotel has ads about how taking pictures without permission is bad. And the rule-breakers are depicted as drunk ronin.

[@BlakeJayGaming]

@@PaulHawke1337 Cool, I didn't know that. I'll look for those once I visit Japan :)

[@shiningvision3388]

@@BlakeJayGamingAnd then take a picture right?

[@lastlight7423]

@@shiningvision3388 taking a picture of a drunk ronin taking a picture with the sign says taking a picture without permission is bad but they still take a picture so they are depicted as a drunk ronin taking a picture ad. Rip your braincells.

[@MinaSteph]

​@@PaulHawke1337also makes me think of those "do it at home" comic panels in train stations depicting bad behaviour lol

[@PaulHawke1337]

4:24　空さんがその場でキャラを崩して、「それはキモい」と言っちゃうの、めっちゃおもしろいよね。X D

[@daepham]

うるせ

[@smittyvanjagermanjenson182]

I reflect energy I encounter when I go places. In Japan I would likely not get in the way, then utter "すみません" if I did. I do like taking pictures, so it's a bummer to hear some places have restrictions, however 情報ありがとうございます。

[@mechasentai]

Creep-Man! Lol 😂 yes I absolutely agree with this. Sadly, people cannot be respectful and it hurts the rest of us.

[@Jirujan]

in this episode, we can see 2 important characters: Justin is the chad and Tom the Cringe Rule Breaker

[@thiagohayashi9936]

As someone who is about to go to Japan for a language teacher program, this video has been very informative.

[@karras3593]

lol

[@GleysonBezerra07]

Salve e boa sorte ✌️😎

[@TimVang-oq5vq]

"informative" how? Basic rules of life?????????? Following signs??????????????????????????????

[@thiagohayashi9936]

@@TimVang-oq5vq Makes me realize that tourists are the problem. Actually, just reaffirm that. There a saying here that the worst thing you can find in another country as a Brazilian is... Another Brazilian. These are the main people that will try to mislead, rob, or take any advantage from you. Illegally if needed.

[@JamesI88]

I actually just visited Gion earlier today as a foreigner. I can see why a change is needed. So many visitors packed into one place that outright refuse to follow simple rules that are closely posted, and many more that dont make the smallest attempt to understand how things work in a place they arent native to.

[@liljohnnotbigjohn]

Well. Thank you for ramping up my social anxiety for my trip this summer. I swear ta god, I'm gonna be on my p's n q's.

[@greyghost8343]

Everytime i travel i always remind myself of a famous English proverb " When in Rome, do as the Romans do" . I cant really understand people who think they can just do whatever they want wherever and whenever they want. The least you can do is to show respect to the country's custom and treat people as people, not as object to be filmed or pointed at.

[@tiggytheimpaler5483]

The thing that sucks about the ban is that it was one of the main things on my bucket list tour right behind the Hokkaido flower fields in the spring

[@Roxer777]

This was very good being such a short video it really takes on a complicated matter. I lived 2 years in Japan just in the Covid years 2020 to 2022 and even then some places had a lot of people, Japanese and other Asian neighboring countries, I don't want to imagine this places in times like now, filled with regular tourists from all the world. Thing is Japan is very exciting, beautiful, unique, delicious and generally is far and expensive to get there so it's very understandable to be excited and wanting to do everything but at the same time, Japanese culture and people are very special, has many rules there is literally a rule for everything and of course foreign people most times don't even have a clue, and then is the huge language gap, they don't speak English, and Japanese it's hard, if you are not speaking it all of this gets more complicated and again, there is also culture, as Sora explained Japanese people won't say anything to you, even when doing ilegal stuff, they will just give you the disapproval look. Take all this into account (and there is more but I won't write everything either) and you'll have a glimpse at how and why this can get very nasty and is an actual problem.

[@varun58578]

So kind of an American sharing the problems of japan😢

[@NetBattler]

RASENGAN 🗣️🗣️🔥

[@mRahman92]

Stop calling him American! 😤

[@Halberds8122]

@@mRahman92 no lol

[@jessicaeaton2426]

No it's every country. I watched a few videos on KZbin about the problems japan has with tourists. It's mostly the British people. One British guy about fought a japanese guy on the subway train. He was being loud and rowdy

[@kalidesu]

@@mRahman92 You are right, he is Canadian.

[@mewz4life825]

HI SORA!!

[@sorathetroll]

hi mewz

[@trnq4397]

you should be i was in osaka and kyoto last november for a vacation and it was a pain in the ass there was a long queue for literally every single thing shops restaurants cafes even restroom i cant imagine how fed up you guys are having to deal with that everyday😅

[@damndanieI]

As an international student in Japan, I wish Japan would be more strict with rules and do more restrictions against foreigners. I have seen many foreigners breaking the rules and I literally have no hope that this state will change since it's the same issue in other countries. I wish the best for this beautiful country

[@philplusguitar]

can’t wait to practice my Rasengan when I come to Japan

[@beyondobscure]

Wow, for years I thought that Japan was just a strict country, but it seems the vast majority of complaints are from people who were just being really weird there because their worldviews are distorted.

[@Jokervision744]

I'm not so sure what is normal, or what is weird, because people and manners can actually change radically between regions, but sure you should be able to expecting that someone who is able to travel is also talented enough ti learn some basics about the countries they travel into, and don't just fly into some death trap.

[@TheDirtysouthfan]

It really isn’t tbh, it’s more a society of introverts, which is appealing to a lot of people. If you are one I feel like most of the rules come naturally. But other than that I found a lot of places to be super laid back in comparison to America where I live, at least in terms of restaurants. Everything opens at like 9 AM and closes by 10 PM, even breakfast restaurants are like that (here they open at 6-7 AM and close at 2 PM). One restaurant opened at 9 AM one day, then the next at 10 AM. Another one was a Chinese restaurant, and it wasn’t serving most of the menu because the head chef was on vacation, so they only served dumplings. It felt surprisingly casual.

[@plursocks]

Japanese people are usually pretty patient and understanding if someone's not from Japan...but there are tons of people who take advantage of this and act like total assholes

[@beyondobscure]

Yeah. That's just wrong.@@plursocks

[@unromanoarecareanaveragero8275]

@@beyondobscure And the reason why foreigners aren’t viewed really well in Japan.

[@Tokilainen]

"Japan is so anime" hahahaha! But it's true! I think the whole world love Japan, because you are very consistent. I've never really watched anime, and i'm not sure why, but i'm 35 years old and ever since I can remember i've always had a love for Japan and your culture. You are a great role model for the world in SO many ways. Of course there are bad apples all over the place too, but in general Japan is great!

[@Mitchery]

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[@cottoncandykawaii2673]

The behavior of foriegners in other peoples lands is an aspect of globalism I hate so much. It's gotten to the point that locals cannot live in peace and have to move further out of cities and other tourist areas

[@Daiki0391]

I read that as furry😂 my bad

[@TTTKyouma]

The pros of that would be populating smaller cities and towns since Japan is on a population decline lol

[@siphemanana2551]

@@TTTKyouma it’s such a ‘pick your poison’ moment

[@gambitacio]

@@TTTKyoumaat least their empty cities don’t look like 1945 Tokyo.

[@ElemXCR]

how's is that even a trait of globalism? This is more of people being douchebags.

[@Myui.]

This will be my afternoon nap video. Thank you, Sora

[@xShido0]

hi sora, when is the next make you laugh challenge stream? i really miss it😅

[@DJLDajjal]

thank you

[@ragingxavier2691]

@2:17 is essentially your teachers telling you to ignore you bullies and expect the problem to solve itself. If you're not gonna do or say anything, the problem will just persist..

[@naruomi9477]

“ Rule breaking picture man 💀 “

[@TheEffectOfMass]

I love Sora's sense of humor! But I'm also worried about visiting Japan now. For years my wife and I have been planning to go, but now I'm worried how people will perceive us. We're really not weebs, we just want to visit the country and partake in some of the food and culture.

[@user-fw3qq9nw2h]

I'm Japanese. Sorry if it is hard to read as I am using a translator. Many Japanese are happy to welcome you and let you experience Japanese culture. They are only wary of some of the nuisance people like the ones in this video, but they are friendly to well-mannered tourists. I hope your trip will be a good one！

[@TheEffectOfMass]

@@user-fw3qq9nw2h I can read it just fine! Thank you for the reply. This makes me feel better about our visit!

[@Val.Kyrie.]

Yeah I’ve been planning on going with my kids for years. I’m waiting until they’re a bit older… and hopefully when tourists aren’t a problem anymore.

[@TheEffectOfMass]

​@@user-fw3qq9nw2hI can understand you! Thank you for replying, this makes me feel better. We still plan to visit Japan soon!

[@Lelldorin84]

I visited Tokyo for a week in 2016 for my honeymoon. I did some research before hand to learn what behavior was expected. We also had 2 Japanese friends (one man and one woman) who helped us navigate the area and language barrier. I enjoyed my trip. I found the costumer service to be top notch and was amazed by the public transport. Not so much the trains themselves, but how everyone managed to get where they were going without getting in each other's way. I live in the West and everywhere you go there is a group of middle aged women that JUST have to stop directly in front of an entrance or staircase to start yapping, oblivious to everyone around them.

[@icipher6730]

> I live in the West and everywhere you go there is a group of middle aged women that JUST have to stop directly in front of an entrance or staircase to start yapping, oblivious to everyone around them. idk about middle-aged women specifically, but yeah, I hate those kinds of people in public transport

[@TravisHi_YT]

I think it's a human thing. I went there in 2017 and found it to be very similar to the West. I learned some very basic Japanese, enough to get by, and ask if they could speak English. Saved me a few times, but they behaved like anyone in the West would.

[@BC33714]

I live here in Japan. The stopping in the middle of a busy walkway is literally something I see all the time. Yes, from Japanese people.

[@DavidRamgobin]

In fairness, it’s like the one street in Gion near the Starbucks and Yasaka Shrine where maiko usually walk. Other parts in Gion are okay, but yeah, don’t be this tourist anywhere lol

[@ferretyluv]

We saw one maiko from somewhere between Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu-dera. We didn’t take pictures.

[@nielsmichiels1939]

Oh it's just one street? (Phew) I was scared that it was the entire Gion district. I'm going on a trip to Kyoto next year and was planning to take pictures of the architecture there.

[@DavidRamgobin]

@@ferretyluv yeah, they’ve been known to walk around but there’s a Main Street where they operate, and you’d find the no photo signs. Those signs aren’t put anywhere else in the district (that isn’t a private business or residence). Otherwise, you’d talk to the Tourist Information Offices near the major train stations to find out what you can and can’t do.

[@DavidRamgobin]

@@nielsmichiels1939 visiting shrines to appreciate architecture is super cool. Just watch out for the no photography signs and be mindful of what Japanese pedestrians are doing. It’s a good rule of thumb to do as the Romans do (so to speak).

[@tinuvi4lign131]

Oh thanks! I'm going there next month. I didn't know Gion was a private property!! Will definitely keep it in mind👍

[@inthesparklingsky]

It’s not private property, but people still live there for real, so you should just have common sense and sense of respect for the people who live there and their houses. Also, just a small street will be closed, not the entire aerea (which is big).

[@tinuvi4lign131]

@@inthesparklingsky oh I see. I misunderstood. Thought he meant the whole of gion is someone's property 😂

[@user-bc2vv5km3f]

Just stay away. We have enough tourists ruining everything

[@tinuvi4lign131]

@@user-bc2vv5km3f my son is studying there

[@carlosa7598]

Seems like another Johnny Samoli situation.haha great intake. Hello from Saga

[@michaeljuliano8839]

Your videos are hilarious.

[@Rixec2]

Dang, didn't know that was happening. And honestly, while every culture is unique, basic decency should be obvious no matter where you go.

[@dragonhorn8041]

I pretty much understand as an Egyption. We also have many rule breaking tourists, and it really sucks as it's annoying and also sacrilegious. Some mentally ill people just think they can do anything without consequences that leads to making it more strict and hard for the good people who actually don't bother anyone.

[@elliotthedoge9456]

​@@thotslayer9914The fun I got from this comment cannot be stated

[@rustyjones7908]

Considering your country has been a tourist destination since before pretty much anyone in the world had countries to begin with I'll defer to your expertise on this matter.

[@GreyKnight7777]

The commitment to the freeze frame is intense.

[@j00bs]

hey Sora can you do a video on how you feel about the word "isekai" being added to the Oxford English dictionary?

[@dg6156]

😂😂 "SUPER RULE -BREAKING STALKING PICTURE MAN."

[@PhsykoOmen]

That’s true too, when disrespectful people get called out they think other people are being rude and not because of a reaction to their shit actions.

[@jordanfolk8118]

Glad I was able to visit before things got any worse. I think the most egregious thing I did was accidentally join a 3 person queue at the front rather than the back. One of the guys in the line in English told me the line starts there. Easy fix but it was awkward in the ramen shop after.

[@alexiakelley4245]

Your American accent is getting better and more natural sounding. Keep up the good work.

[@eraeraee]

Thank you for sharing your own experiences

[@BlackMountain-zq6wj]

Dang it's so sad that they had to get so strict with this. Now nobody can enjoy it for some idiots that cannot keep the hands to themselves 👿

[@b.heaven9234]

I first heard of that Maiko incident from the news. I learned the "No taking pictures" rule there and thought that kinda sucked. I thought that it's a public area and people should be allowed to take pictures, until I watched this video for more context. That the *entire* area is private property so they can make rules like that especially if people start bothering them. No tourist rule applies to both Foreigners and Japanese. I suppose that means some of the locals just can't help themselves either.

[@christophermichaelclarence6003]

Blame the American Tourists, especially them. They have no common sense of boundaries.

[@timetravellergec2043]

​@@b.heaven9234It's private property? Then I am fine as long both Japanese and foreigner alike are banned. If it's private owned, they make the rules they want.

[@b.heaven9234]

@@timetravellergec2043 I have read up a few more from the comments here. If what they said is true. Apparently, said area is like one street that is very commonly used by Maikos to move between establishments. That one street is said to be the private area with all the "no picture" signs posted. Most other areas in Gion are public and ok for pictures. Seems like the owners opened that street for tourists based on some popular demand (prolly coz you can see Maikos walking around), but have now retracted that due to the Maikos and other locals being bothered by tourists.

[@galgathor6817]

I simply wanna go to japan to hang out and vibe. I hope I run into you sora, you seem chill and funny.

[@Ren-rj9lp]

めっちゃ良い😊この動画

[@uncleiroh7910]

Thank you, you read my mind. I‘m a 57 years old woman who grew up in São Paulo Brazil where there was 100 years ago a Japanese migration and we say we are brothers with Japanese people living there. And it was always my dream to visit Japan. Finally I could pay a ticket just this year and it is stunning that all young people around that like mangas and animes are all going to Japan too. For me it is like fulfilling a dream of my whole life, because I know and like Japanese culture and landscape a lot. But they really seem to see Japan as a theme park…

[@j.reinholme]

I wish people were more considerate being guests in a foreign country, they ruin it for the rest of us who want to visit in the future

[@RR-qv9mu]

Sora, the production quality of your videos has improved. Sometimes the green screen effect made it seem as if you were really there in person doing the skit. Hidden Rasengan, nice job .

[@dinojack9000]

It'd be so cool if Sora could really visit Japan some day

[@tacticalgrace6456]

Definitely my favourite take so far Sora. It’s interesting the ban applies to Japanese too. Honestly it’s like tourists seem to think entering Japan is like entering Skyrim and every Japanese person they meet is an NPC.

[@rafifso3916]

Bro your voice is sooooo Animeeeeeee>>>>>>>>>

[@charaznable8082]

The video was funny as always, but great points to be taken seriously, sadly. Some people just don't get assimilating. Also, loved all the Toriyama-sensei Dragon Ball jokes. He'll forever be missed.