Japan Shrine Manners | DONT make FOREIGNER MISTAKES

Are you planning to visit a Shinto Shrine in Japan? Do you know the dos and don'ts? How to pray at a Japan Shrine? How to cleanse at a Japan shrine? How to enter a Japan shrine? How to donate at the Japan shrine? What to do at a Shinto Shrine? This video is Guide on how to Shrine in Japan.
*CORRECTION - When washing your hands, do it over the drain instead of over the water. Thanks for watching.
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[@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.

[@syndicatepoogie]

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.

[@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

[@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.

[@scheewheed8285]

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

[@NforNatalie]

"God doesn't wanna see your butt" XD

[@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.

[@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. :)

[@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!!!*

[@amanipoopy]

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

[@PCP-ov7nj]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Edwinpottillius]

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

[@DelorienAz]

Paolo, this is both hilarious and informative. Thanks!

[@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.

[@Qmohd1]

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

[@tinkornhardfist7574]

Lol, you wish.

[@Qmohd1]

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

[@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!

[@truckermax1]

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

[@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!

[@nandemone1787]

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

[@lococrash]

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

[@user-le9sf5np2x]

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!

[@Lee333Ino]

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

[@maks_____]

Thanks! This is super helpful!

[@anishagunasekera7360]

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

[@robertwayne186]

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

[@ruadupreez2844]

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

[@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 😁😁

[@svelloso4145]

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

[@Devether]

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

[@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

[@nastia8921]

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

[@emmysan8784]

I was looking for this guide thanks!

[@grace3649]

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

[@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".

[@linger368]

This is great and informative but SO HILARIOUS!!

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Glad you found the video useful linger368!

[@Alice_Walker]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@NotiShounen]

Very helpful tips. Thank you so much.

[@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.

[@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!

[@triniman020]

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

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks James!

[@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?

[@RoxanneOIKAWAtv]

Hi Paolo thank you for this informative vdeo

[@RT-mp1kg]

Thank you for the guide

[@CelestialCookies]

That was hilarious 😂 thanks !

[@omkarvarale571]

Great info i do like it

[@stanggirl70]

This video cracked me up. Thanks for the advice!

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks stanggirl70!

[@znb5873]

This was funny!! Thanks for the video!

[@user-qq1qt8dw7d]

Oh ok im learning everything before going to japan😊

[@holisticriles7020]

Me too😁

[@tomdayateaforever3603]

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

[@lillyyana9910]

Love the video. Funny 🤣

[@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 👍

[@keng5584]

Thank you so much👍👍👍

[@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.

[@CozyKode]

You brushed your teeth at the shrine, didn't you?

[@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。

[@thiccdaddy4978]

2:01 “MEME REVIEW!”

[@dnavl]

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

[@llife-w-vh]

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🙇

[@adrocha420]

Love your videos

[@LurkerPatrol5]

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.

[@happyman1463]

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

[@michaelbrata5036]

Great video, love it :)

[@SBNRJapanTravel]

This is very helpful😊

[@renegadeee95]

This tips are really helpful 😂😂

[@cheffaizanrehmat6874]

very informative Thanks

[@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.

[@YuliaAz1]

Thank you very much!

[@kendo8663]

Had to sub. Really good channel. THANKS

[@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

[@kazuyoshisakamoto4096]

Thank you for uploading nice video.

[@yanyuliani866]

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

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks for watching Yan Yuliani!

[@shinbi6728]

This was funny lol thanks

[@Oscarfkntorres]

Darkside paolo in sketchy mode haha cool video !!

[@mewtwaila]

This was extremely funny and informational! I had thought it was 4 claps though?

[@AmanMeena-nk2bc]

Nice

[@moon-sq1eg]

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

[@Daniel-qo9uv]

hahaha your video make me learn alot and laft alot

[@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.

[@onelovetrading343]

Wow,, so impressive guy. Thanks

[@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.

[@hembrom_a._ankit]

This funny and informative...😁

[@Leopar525]

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

[@spirosleotis3433]

Very good topic mate, thank you for the info. I would love to see you taking an interview from a Shintoist monk asking about the religion and practices. What do you say? I find this topic very interesting.

[@mitchi8638]

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

[@joykhristiantamin8461]

:) thank you for showing about japan

[@kimpatrickshanelee6055]

I laughed so hard at this lol nice one kuya paolo

[@AmanMeena-nk2bc]

Good

[@navdeepsandhu8520]

I want to come japan i love the people there

[@ASTIG2TV]

Thank you for sharing idol New friend sending you my support

[@rishi.__.]

Arigato-gozaimasta Paolo-san

[@NarutoUzumaki-se6bp]

This was a good video

[@Heightball]

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

[@ednavlog]

Nice SHARING TO EVERYONE,new friend👍🏼😊

[@8TOM]

Hey Paolo great channel founded 1 week ago.. and saved as my favorite. I have 1 question for you. How did you met whit Maiko? And overall how Japanese make acquaintance? Internet? Bars? Special places like date cafes? and so on? Maybe you should make some advice video :) how to got to know whit Japanese girl :)

[@CalebSimpson]

Ha! I had no idea. Cool vid man keep it up. I make videos as well and subbed to your channel

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Hey Caleb, I appreciate the comment and the sub! Thought this video may be useful for people visiting Japan. Tall to you again in the next one!

[@Antero94]

I was not aware of this either when I entered a shrine for the first time, however before entering it was plain to see that everyone was doing the same thing so I ended up copying them #saved

[@sugamotokiwa3685]

crazy man😂 so crazy⚡️

[@jqa16]

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

[@NotiShounen]

Hi there kabayan.