Japan Shrine Manners | DONT make FOREIGNER MISTAKES

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Hi guys, one correction about the video. When washing your hands, do it over the drain instead of over the water. Thanks for watching.

[@gladywong]

Where you from originally?=)

[@nodice8632]

I was going to comment that it made no sense to not hand scoop water when you are dumping dirty hand water back in anyway and then I saw this. Clever video. I thought I was getting merely educational, but you are pretty funny.

[@ms.pizzapie8186]

Hi Paolo! Very helpful video! I hope you would make one about understanding Japan's transit system 🤗 thank you :)

[@mirrorflame1988]

This is very informative. Thank you for this. It really helps when guests/visitors understand the local customs to avoid social faux pas.

[@MetalMonkey25]

Paolo fromTOKYO thanks so much for this video and just the channel in general. I am traveling to Tokyo in a couple weeks with family and it’s our first time there. 2 questions: do you have a video that outlines an efficient way to enjoy a week in just Tokyo alone? Also, would you advise visiting another city in Japan if we only have 1 week? My instinct is just to focus on Tokyo since it’s our first of many visits, but if you think it’s worthwhile traveling to Osaka or Kyoto for a day trip I’d be interested what you could do in a day. Thanks again for all the awesome videos and your enthusiasm!

[@wh91lion]

I am Japanese. Thanks for sharing the manner video at shrines. One thing that I have to mention here.... 0:29 You must not clean your hands "above the water pool"! Do not let (unclean) water go back to the pool...its really not good. The right way is scoop water from the pool and wash outside of the pool.

[@Christosan88]

Preserving the purity I like it.

[@melankak7763]

@wh91lion Thank you for this correction, we learned the hard way, when my colleague did it over the water and got some dirty stares - being short has it's perks, as I did correct way because was barely able to reach the ladel 😊 Not sure if you will answer after 4 years, but I was wondering - can you wash your face with this water as well?..

[@jasonjackson4555]

I noticed that one right away too. 😅

[@Huyndoan]

this is surprisingly funnier than it should be

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks HD!

[@onzbrau]

that music lol

[@ali_tafa006]

Haha xD

[@vq2vx]

Yes, I wasn't expecting it either, actually lol-ed

[@blazej.p4480]

500th like :)

[@nufsioohay]

Maybe Logan Paul should have watched this beforehand...

[@tira_]

Was gonna say

[@friendlyotaku5942]

@Kono Dutch Bruh did you really have to post this comment since we're talking about another culture

[@Ernthir]

@@friendlyotaku5942 lol he's an ass

[@freakishuproar1168]

@Kono Dutch You seem like a nice well-adjusted person.

[@ven166]

Daaaaammmn, Hayden just twink shamed kono. I guess only bara from now on

[@noneofourfinbusiness]

Also, you may have skipped it because it is obvious to you, but don't step on the threshold at the entrance. Some shrines have a raised wooden threshold that kind of looks like a step. My son step right up on one and froze a women in her tracks as she just pointed with an aghast look on her face. Thx for the video, I am looking forward to spending 3 months in Japan as soon as the world recovers. :)

[@tcartt]

Don't do these wrong things at a Japanese shrine! *does every wrong thing at an actual shrine*

[@Shanaoh]

tcartt seriously how did he make this video? This is so embarrassing to do. He has some balls man.

[@Shanaoh]

Grey Wanderer I know Japan isn’t strict with religion. I grew up with both Buddhism and Christianity in Japan and I actually don’t have a specific religion. The only thing bugging me is the random visitors of the shrine coming to pray and seeing him do these shit.

[@AlCatSplat]

@@uninterruptedrhythm4104 lol triggered

[@yoomr.whitee2841]

@@Shanaoh there are very less people ..so he kinda managed it I guess. And he might have informed beforehand to ppl in close proximity or authority.

[@ChrysusTV]

@@Shanaoh It's like none of you noticed this shrine is completely empty. It's not like he went there during 初詣 and did all of this in front of hundreds of people.

[@itotallyagreewithyou3451]

9 out of 10 dentists recommend brushing your teeth at the nearest shrine.

[@thirsty1629]

Chuck Finley What did that 1 dentist say?

[@icannotthinkofaname6248]

Oxygen Theif you may or may not brush it at your shrine

[@ridhwannasir2280]

the one dentist is japanese

[@ttvv88]

@@thirsty1629 That an angry god will take your teeth away.

[@BigTittyJiggleMcTingle]

@@thirsty1629 a god dealt with him and he's coming for the other 9

[@Rafael_Yemane]

I'm not going to lie, this guy made me love Japan even more with the way he presented it, and it was so funny. I enjoyed it, and his explanation of manners was helpful for foreigners because no one tells you what is acceptable or not. Thank you for this video, and you are funny too!

[@icannotthinkofaname6248]

2:02 Japanese people: he is following our rules perfectly Meanwhile outside japan 9 year olds:MEME REVIEW!

[@carlcarlto]

Yeet A random pewdiepie reference and I like it

[@jannahmarie9500]

I just wonder if felix knows about this😂

[@icannotthinkofaname6248]

@Darkstar my comment was one+ year ago and I can’t even find my comment even if I want to. And also who would “update” comments when there is a date on when ur comment is made

[@alexandravalerio8239]

Some shrines have a bell to ring. I wish you could have showed us how to include that. But the what not to do stuff were really funny! LOL

[@TawnyDiaries]

You are absolutely right. You're suppose to ring the bell first, "to let them know you're here".

[@normaloperations3484]

*DING DING JACKSEPTICEYE here today with a new vlog!!!*

[@PCP-ov7nj]

"Don't take a bath in the shrine". Chinese man in Venice canal: *heavy breathing*

[@PrathmeshKadam32]

Japan is a good & best tourists places in the world, I liked this video very much.

[@mchrysogelos7623]

yes, the Japanese are very gracious and forgiving people. I think as long as you are not being rude and obnoxious, they will accept your actions if you are a tourist and don't know the customs.

[@NforNatalie]

"God doesn't wanna see your butt" XD

[@ryotamaeda9782]

日本人でも、マナーが分からない人が多い中、良くない事や悪いことを簡単に解説されていて、外国人にも日本人にも、とてもわかりやすいですね。 現在、どんどんと消えかけている日本の文化や伝統が少しでも伝わる良い動画で素晴らしい✨💫😊

[@NihongoFlashcards]

Great video! Even natives don't know fully or forget their manners, so when a foreigner knows, it's very impressive!

[@Galacticat_]

Yeah, many don't do some of these things. As for bowing at the gate when entering or leaving, I rarely saw people do that. Also saw lots of Japanese wears hats.

[@babbar3871]

As a Muslim, what I find fascinating about this - is that its an ancient tradition; The belief in some god and the bowing and/or prostration was a similarity between the two civilizations (Muslim civilizations and Japanese) centuries before they had any interaction with one another. The cleaning with the water ladel is even sooo similar to how Muslims perform their obligatory water cleansing (wudu) before prayer. We're all bound to each other by some sort of goodness!

[@hamansing787]

No

[@YaoiMastah]

The Muslims inherited those from the Jews, and they inherited those traditions from the ones who lived in a time when there weren't that many humans to begin with. Shinto is one of the few religions from those days that still persists to this day. (compare the layout of a Shinto shrine to the one of a Jewish temple) The cleansing at a water source isn't that weird either, I suspect we have some ancient pandemic to thank for that.

[@imsometimesahaterlol]

@@YaoiMastah Thats not what the comment is even about xd why you bringing up something else

[@tinkornhardfist7574]

Lol, you wish.

[@imsometimesahaterlol]

Nothing to wish, I already know lmfao. @@tinkornhardfist7574

[@layschipsdelish]

the gods when paolo was in making of this video: wat.. the -... rudest person ive seen. Paolo- NO GODS WERE HARMED IN VIDEO

[@nandemone1787]

I choked on my milk tea 😂🤣 he should do more of this including the funny takes

[@michaelhughes3273]

Damn, I was drinking matcha tea and watching this. Ended up having to clean my laptop of tea that accidently spit from laughing at this vlog. But seriously, great tips BEFORE visiting a Shrine. Btw, I have knowledge learned from my Mom (she was born in Sapporo), but this video was entertaining and informative as well. Thanx, again. And remember folks, DON'T BE THAT "BAD GAIJIN".

[@Edwinpottillius]

Just common sense and respect. Thanks for another great and informative video Paolo!

[@DelorienAz]

Paolo, this is both hilarious and informative. Thanks!

[@spicymangooo]

Haha I honestly didn’t know about the bowing as you leave part! Glad I looked this up from you! My trusted fun Japanese culture tidbits channel!

[@greatpix]

I recall that there is a proper way to clap your hands. One hand should be slightly lower than the other, I forget which one. Glad you mentioned about leaving the middle of the steps alone so the gods can use them.

[@ご神気あふれる神社チャンネル]

I think it's an interesting and easy-to-understand video for foreigners. I posted a video of the shrine on KZbin, and I thought I'd make a video of how to worship, but this video is enough. Thank you!

[@LurkerPatrol]

Hindu temples are very similar (which makes sense I guess). When you enter the temple though they usually have a shoe removal area (or you usually leave your shoes behind in the car). You have a foot washing area, where you can also wash your hands if need be. The main entrance usually does not have rules about sides of entering, but the main sanctum usually has both a deity that you're walking towards and its guardian sitting at the entrance facing the deity. You should not block the vision of the deity and the guardian (usually the middle pathway). Pathways are usually clockwise in terms of entrance and exiting. When entering the sanctum you need to touch the main barrier where the door is as a way of saying thank you to the God for allowing you inside the sanctum. You pray. You can put your hands folded together at your face or above your head. No clapping, but bowing is allowed, and prostration in certain areas is allowed (usually outside of the main sanctum). There are hundis (coin and currency holders where you can put in your offering). When receiving offerings that the priest has given to the deity (usually, flowers, fruit, and libation of saffron water), you MUST bow with your hands faced out from you, together and palms facing upward. When exiting, you should also touch the barrier once more as a thank you.

[@LittleThingsinJapan]

Nice Comment! Actually the word "Torii" that indicates the gates at the entrance of the shinto shrins, derives from the indian word "TORANA" , that refers to a similar gate 😀.

[@jainittai5104]

As a Vaishnava Sanatani I've found out that dharmic rituals and those of the Shinto faith have allot of commonalities with one another. I'd love to visit a shrine and pay my respects!

[@tinkornhardfist7574]

@@LittleThingsinJapan That's only a theory.

[@nobody8326]

I wished that I had watched this video before I went to Japan. I feel like I have made many mistakes. Also, when I was in Japan, I also learn that you are not allow to sit in undesignated area in the shine. You will get in trouble. I felt like I was rude to the people in Japan for not learning the custom properly, but I tried my best.

[@ruthxk7844]

the user name xD

[@tdeo2141]

I guess after watching this video I will not visit any Japanese shrines. I have a problem putting water from a tank into my mouth. So I would not be able to do this cleansing routine as shown. Too bad.

[@bunniesbunniesbunnie]

@@tdeo2141 A lot of people with health concerns no longer observe this part of the cleansing ritual, especially since covid. You simply put the water in your left hand, lift your hand to cup your mouth, and then spit/pour what's in your hand down the drain. The god(s) understand that we do not want to become sick. It would be silly to become sick by trying to cleanse ourselves.

[@maks_____]

Thanks! This is super helpful!

[@mamohirune2774]

御手水で手を洗ったり口を漱ぐ時は、水桶の外で。大概　水桶の外側周囲　足元には、砂利などで零れ落ちた水の排水ができるようになっています。水桶の中に、手を洗った後や嗽した後の汚れた水を流さないように注意してください。

[@anishagunasekera7360]

Omg the humor in this video...just love it

[@υπέροχος-λ6σ]

Oh ok im learning everything before going to japan😊

[@holisticriles7020]

Me too😁

[@Heightball]

Nice, thank you for the tipps :) maybe i visit japan in 3 years and hope the pandemic is gone

[@mitchi8638]

There aren't many Japanese who are perfect, so don't be nervous! Especially for overseas people!

[@linger368]

This is great and informative but SO HILARIOUS!!

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Glad you found the video useful linger368!

[@happyman1463]

Ok, thank you for the tips, I thought these are allowed in Japan XD Honestly, it's very useful

[@grace3649]

Oh my gosh this is hilarious! Just woke my baby up from laughing!!! Thanks for the tips!!!

[@SBNRJapanTravel]

This is very helpful😊

[@truckermax1]

Dude i'm so glad i found your youtube channel,I find it informative and comical at the same time!!!!! Subscribed

[@TzarinaMystra]

I loved the water gun and toothbrush at the water pool 🤣🤣🤣

[@RashmikaMahindrakar]

Really an amazing video. I will surely follow this when I come to Japan.. Thanks for the video. Good luck for your future videos 😁😁

[@MS-lt5sq]

We need to tidy ourselves up and bow before we pass torii gate at first. When we clap our hands, we have to slide our right hand down a little bit. Then when we put our palms together, we shift our hands back.

[@fernandoorlienso125]

I know little japan but little with you show in i know much better thank you man and you make funny is good my stomacth is sick cause much laught.

[@dnavl]

Thank you for the video, hilarious but informative It's hard to believe some people do all the don'ts xD

[@lehw916]

This was funny!! Thanks for the video!

[@Lee333Ino]

Good video man, my guide helped me with this at the Yasukuni Shrine!

[@moon-sq1eg]

as long as you dont do a logan paul, you're already doing something right

[@Oscarfkntorres]

Darkside paolo in sketchy mode haha cool video !!

[@XzRq0P2Q2]

裏口のほうが家から近いのでついつい裏口からも参拝してました😅 知りませんでした。反省します🙇

[@shinbi6728]

This was funny lol thanks

[@YaoiMastah]

As someone who has a pathological habit of visiting Shinto shrines (even the smallest ones at the road) whenever I see one, I see this is the Togo-shrine, dedicated to Marquis Togo, in Harajuku. This is a shrine you'd like to visit, as it's in the street paralel to the famous Take-a-shit-street. I you have mates who really like to visit Harajuku, but you don't like crowds and have no interest in Harajuku fashion, I highly recommend this shrine. It is also not as crowded as Meiji Shrine, on the other side of the station. I also recommend to offer something a bit more than 5 yen, I mean, it's Marquis Togo we're talking about, the one who obliterated the Russian navy. What does surprise me, is that this is filmed in Togo-shrine. Last time I was there, there was a large sign at the entrance (just below the Z-flag, we see in 0:01 ) written in German and English (in that order) stating that filming and photography is forbidden on the shrine grounds.

[@nateangeles3125]

dude your videos are awesome, they have been invaluable to planning a trip to japan i'm going in september 9/18/19 first day haha

[@onelovetrading343]

Wow,, so impressive guy. Thanks

[@svelloso4145]

Loved the way you explaineed it...I bet I will not forget when I visit it XD

[@lococrash]

THX for the tips im currently visiting Japan and THX to your guides i'm enjoing this trip.

[@rianeblue]

This is so entertaining. Now I know what to do when I visit this coming November. Thanks Pao!

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Awesome! Glad you found the info useful Riane Wade Reyes!

[@Bravotwozero56]

東郷神社だぁ！Z旗の勝守りがかっこいいですよね 手水舎では口をすすいだ後に左手をもう一度清めてから柄杓の柄を洗い清めるんですよ なるべく一度汲んだお水で全ての工程を終わらせます 更に細かいこと言うと、最初にお辞儀した所は「鳥居」でなく「門」ですね ちなみに正しい日本語だと、鳥居は「跨ぐ」ではなく「くぐる」です。くぐるとは頭上にあるものの下を通ることで、跨ぐは地面などにあるものの上を踏まずに通ることです。 せっかく外国の方に日本の文化を教えてくれてるのに勿体ないなぁと思ったので。 日本人は外国語が苦手な人が多いので、こうして発信してくれるのはとても嬉しいです。 漫画家密着動画から来ました。面白いのでチャンネル登録しました♪

[@ednavlog]

Nice SHARING TO EVERYONE,new friend👍🏼😊

[@nastia8921]

My favorite video 😂😂😂 I keep coming back to it

[@michaelbrata5036]

Great video, love it :)

[@Devether]

Thanks a lot dude, your videos are awesome and very useful!!

[@robertwayne186]

Im going to Japan in January, Hope to see you there!! You are a huge help!! Keep up the good vids

[@jqa16]

Ngayon ko lng nakita yung Channel mo pinoy na weeaboo ako so I'll sub to you braduhh.

[@NotiShounen]

Hi there kabayan.

[@geraldinetan6544]

This is useful. If only I watched it before going to Japan. Was anxiously watching other people do it but never quite caught on... Wonder if you could also have a video on the etiquettes of watching Sumos practice in their beyas?

[@emmysan8784]

I was looking for this guide thanks!

[@paudsmcmack3117]

Shrine (irr.verb) - nice concept. "Do not forget to shrine before work today." shrine - shrin - have shrone

[@stanggirl70]

This video cracked me up. Thanks for the advice!

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks stanggirl70!

[@kendo8663]

Had to sub. Really good channel. THANKS

[@joykhristiantamin8461]

:) thank you for showing about japan

[@tomdayateaforever3603]

I'm visiting Japan for 5 days and am planning on visiting that tomorrow.

[@adrocha420]

Love your videos

[@samnangsokhom1474]

I remember i went to a shrine in tottori. I was inside the the shine and taking pics of the entry gate looking out and i was told that i wasnt aloud to. Just so happens there was a sign right behind the entrance gate. I felt bad about it but also if the sign was in front of the gate i woudnt off tried to take a pic in the first place. I love japan, i really wanna go back

[@Othermails08]

Before living in Japan, where did you live? Your English is so well. I don’t understand how you scooped the “clean” water to rinse your hands and mouth, and the dirty water was return in the same container.

[@samanthacox9191]

I don't understand this either. Why would I rinse my mouth with water that was previously used to rinse people's hands?

[@TheCorstinSephari]

Look in his top comment - when you rinse your hands, you're supposed to do it over the drain. He missed that part.

[@fiore32]

Hoy kuya sa Okayama japan ako pa tulong naman laki na ng bahay mo ahhhh 😂😂and thanks for sharing your video I know everybody learned from this video. 👍👍👍share more of your adventures in japan 🇯🇵.

[@ruadupreez2844]

Just watched this and man best laugh ever!!! So awesomely funny but of course educational at the same time 🤓😂😂

[@winenote5962]

I appreciate to share our culture, thanks!

[@krypton9378]

Are you also Japanese?

[@winenote5962]

TAREK Islam I am. It’s not my family name, from the one of my Polish friend.

[@krypton9378]

@@winenote5962 hmm.

[@kimpatrickshanelee6055]

I laughed so hard at this lol nice one kuya paolo

[@triniman002]

Such cool illustrations. I 'lol' at all of them . Keep up the good work, thank you.

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks James!

[@ASTIG2TV]

Thank you for sharing idol New friend sending you my support

[@Voltaire8559]

He breaks it for us so we dont break it when we go there. Thank you!

[@thecreativekanha5181]

Lots of love from India🇮🇳 bro ❤❤❤❤❤

[@rishi.__.]

Arigato-gozaimasta Paolo-san

[@karinaaw7993]

Oh so great video, i like the way u tell us so detail & easy to catch up. Good job 😉

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks Karina! Glad you could appreciate the details. When are you going next?

[@karinaaw7993]

Paolo fromTOKYO , Next week we will going to tokyo. Thanks for your video helping me to make a good itinerary 👍

[@lillyyana9910]

Love the video. Funny 🤣

[@LetsgowithHyro]

Still a very useful video!

[@RT-mp1kg]

Thank you for the guide

[@Leopar525]

Hahahaha you honestly made me laugh...! Thank you

[@Alice_Walker]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@yanyuliani866]

i'm looking for references about shinto, and i found this video. good tutorial ..

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks for watching Yan Yuliani!

[@rosa_pilarb.a.236]

You have no idea how much I laughed. Thanks! It is so hard with such differences in each temple from country to country. This video I should have seen before doing Kumano Kodo! (No. I did not climb any gargoyle). Thanks.

[@NotiShounen]

Very helpful tips. Thank you so much.

[@keng5584]

Thank you so much👍👍👍

[@YuliaAz1]

Thank you very much!

[@cremaglitch]

he even got that infamous green thief bandana lmao

[@CelestialCookies]

That was hilarious 😂 thanks !

[@cheffaizanrehmat6874]

very informative Thanks

[@人天人三一筒撈月]

I'm Japanese. I feel great. 日本人でもここまでしっかり知っている人はなかなか珍しいかと思います。 ただ、日本人はこれを常識で知っている人が多いですね。 特に気にしていませんが、確かに皆知っていますね。

[@NarutoUzumaki-se6bp]

This was a good video

[@checkerrose1990]

Every time I wouldn’t bow at the gate my grandmother would gently slap the back of my head, my family never was hardcore about this stuff but they still wanted me to do it correctly and respectfully, Just a memory I remember while watching this video

[@gotharte5269]

What is your advice to christian people who go and visit japanese shrines? As a catholic (and Japan culture lover), of course I don’t believe at all in the religious japanese life. But I respect the religious views of japanese believers as human beings. How to manage the way to well behave for westerners then?

[@checkerrose1990]

@@gotharte5269 just don’t do anything stupid, for example like run around all over the place touching everything, if you want to pray which a lot of the people I know just do it because culture and not religion, just put in one coin clap your hands together twice and keep them together and wish I suppose, then you can leave. Honestly if you mess up we aren’t going to get mad(unless like you do something that you have to be taken outside the premises by security). It would be okay if you follow what they say in the video but if you don’t that’s okay too, a lot of temples and shrines are tourist places so there’s a couple of groups that mess it up, if you don’t bow at the gate, thats okay, if you step through the gate normally, well the ones I’ve been to usually they have a board of sorts so you don’t step on the middle so you don’t have to worry about that. If you mess up no one will care too much, there aren’t too many actual religious people that I know of in japan tho, though I can’t speak for the whole country, Side Note: If you see a swastika symbol hanging in front of a shrine or on objects sold at the shrine or temple it has nothing to do with the Nazi’s, we’ve had it much longer and the Nazi’s just put it on all of their stuff, it’s a religious symbol for many asian religions. I just wanted to say that because some of the westerners I know didn’t know that fact and got highly offended,

[@gotharte5269]

@@checkerrose1990 Thanks. And...about the nazi stuff...Their sign is not the same as the asian one.

[@checkerrose1990]

@@gotharte5269 yeah, not exactly but my wedtern friends still got upset and japan still are changing their maps on that the tourists don’t get insulted, grant it the only difference is that the sign isn’t on it’s side,

[@truck-sama6195]

When he said don’t walk in the center and he’s literally doing it 😂😂😂

[@abujagall]

When I was in Japan the shrines looked cool. Unfortunately I personally was not allowed to visit due to my Eastern Catholic Customs. Well it does look cool we are not allowed to participate in that kind of worship. Yeah I know call me strict. A couple of my friends that went with me thought it was nuts that I didn't want to go in but I literally couldn't even if I wanted to. Anyone else face to this predicament?

[@notfunnnydude]

Same, in my religion which is Islam, I could go their place however I can't participate what they do

[@omkarvarale571]

Great info i do like it