10 Facts To Know Before Visiting Japan with MARTY FRIEDMAN | Metal Injection

Marty Friedman sits down with Metal Injection to give our viewers 10 important tips to keep in mind when visiting Japan, the country Marty has called home for the last 15 years.
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[@Groaznic]

"Tipping should not exist. People should get paid for the job they do." -- Amen brother!

[@zhamoua]

I hate the fact that ppl think tip is a obligation

[@caetanolopes2766]

@@zhamoua it's just in america

[@nikkipetit8305]

A tip is the purest form of pay for performance.

[@cygnus-x]

@@nikkipetit8305 cultural influence.

[@KnivingDispodia]

@@zhamoua unfortunately it kind of is if you are a decent human being in the USA. Tip your wait staff because they are probably getting paid less than $6 an hour.

[@TheFancifulFish]

I can't think of anything cooler than sitting down with a metal legend and talking about Japan

[@aeugnewtype]

Sounds like you're a weeaboo

[@TheFancifulFish]

@@aeugnewtype smh

[@RME76048]

sitting down with a metal legend and talking about neutron stars, general relativity and four-stage phase shifters?

[@aeugnewtype]

@@RME76048 much preferred

[@porscheman998]

Brian May could discuss those subjects with you, but he was more hard rock than metal.

[@TheJapanChannelDcom]

Dude is right. Whatever country you are from, there is a good chance you are the first person they have met from your country and they will assume everyone in your country is the same as you.

[@Domspun]

Glad to have your input in here, keep the good work!

[@voltronhasguns]

I was in Rome with some friends. We walked into a gelato shop and the employees knew we were American because of how loud we were talking!

[@makotito73]

"... they will assume everyone in your country is the same as you.", which is a pretty dumb thing to do in the first place, you must admit. I don't, and those with even a bit of intelligence don't.

[@yhcnoR]

@@makotito73 it’s a great mentality to have though. Leaving a good impression doesn’t hurt

[@makotito73]

@@yhcnoR Yet you do realize that I'm making complete sense, don't you. You hear all the time that you shouldn't make an assumption about a whole group based on just one person, so there you have it. I'm only saying that people maybe should adopt that principle, which I'm pretty sure you agree with. At the same time, you're not wrong either. So what this all means is that people shouldn't make an assumption based on just one person, but in reality they do. It means that most people are dumb in that regard. Maybe Marty should have added this to his list of observations.

[@jbyoungfr]

I went to Japan last year and I confirmed 100% what Marty said.Japan is a fantastic country.I miss Japan so much.I hope I'll come back to this country one day.

[@jom8050]

Thanks! I personally think many of American or European tourists are more or less broad-minded, have much curiosity to different culture as Japan is far away country.

[@filthycasual8093]

Art of Life!

[@GermanViking]

Great video! I think that Marty Friedman is a fantastic ambassador of America.

[@Jinx-iw6zb]

@Eduardo Morales are you talking about Logan Paul?

[@nobdydoh4263]

Marty is incredible

[@mattzx003]

I don't really think the average american really deserves the reputation that Marty gives them.

[@DoumdaDoum]

@@mattzx003 he left the states because hes sick of the average americans.. get it right.

[@Jinx-iw6zb]

@Eduardo Morales Actually I'm Indian

[@RetiredInThailand]

Absolutely right about them being helpful. Got lost in Downtown Tokyo, couldn't find my hotel. Walked into a 7/11 thinking maybe someone in there will speak English and direct me to my hotel. Only one person there, the girl behind the counter. She didn't speak English either, so I showed her the address on my smartphone ... she ran to the door and called me over, I was thinking she was going to point me in the right direction, but no, she actually left the store to lead me about 2 blocks up the street and pointed to a door to a building. I thanked her and she left to return to abandoned' 7/11. It was actually the wrong place, but I was impressed she went through that effort. Anyway, when I realized it was not my hotel I came back on the street and just happened to hear some guy on the street speak a bit of English, so I showed him the address ... he actually walked my around to the other side of the block, where the real door to the hotel was (Apparently the door the girl took me to could have got me to the hotel via a 'back hallway' or something.) This was my first 'trip' to Japan, which was just a one night layover, but I decided I'd turn it into an adventure --- all by myself on an 18 hour layover and a plan to check out Tokyo and get back to the airport within 18 hours .. Never had so much good adventure, even ended up being interviewed by some local TV station :-)

[@chilepeulla]

David Landry cool story bro. But no seriously, it was a very cool story, very entertaining!

[@RetiredInThailand]

@@chilepeulla Man that was the best, most tiring, and interesting 18 hours of my life (and it gets more interesting with each telling :-) ) But no, really, there also the story of what I found in that 'wrong' building, the story of my first trip to a 'capsule hotel', the story of the capsule hotel having the same name as a fancy 5 star hotel in the opposite direction (more friendly people, who unfortunately didn't speak English, but we made due,) the story of the best McDonald's meal in my life, the story of trying to find a coffee in Downtown Tokyo at 6am, the story of how well your 'large' kimono fits a 200lbs White guy. :LOL: I'd go back in a second!!!!

[@chilepeulla]

David Landry haha sounds like you should!

[@j_freed]

David Landry - that's nice, there's a big cultural difference when such responsibility for complete strangers is just "the done thing." Germans would unfailingly offer clear directions to the train station, but they would not run two blocks with you to make sure you got there! It's very exceptional of the Japanese..

[@dirtyrottenarmyful]

I had a nice young lady that worked at a Lawson's in Hiroshima leave her store and chase me down 3 blocks away because I forgot the straw she gave me with a juice I bought. I thought that was the cutest thing ever.

[@mPDC-gh8jy]

Marty, You are an Ambassador of Japan now. Thanks as a Japanese.

[@merdekaataumati1949]

なるほど。私が海外旅行に行くときも、「日本人の代表として行っているんだ」という自覚が必要ですね。

[@afoolisharrangement]

Megadeth never had a more amazing and extraordinary guitar player before or after.

[@YesuAiNimen]

I used to think much the same until I listened to the Rust In Peace demos with Chris Poland on them. Marty is still fantastic though and I would never put him down as a player. In fact, I think they are both different, but equally gifted.

[@Shreddios]

Ahem, Chris Poland.

[@afoolisharrangement]

@@Shreddios Nope.

[@Shreddios]

@@afoolisharrangement I wasn't stating an opinion. It's a well known fact! 😁

[@SENATORPAIN1]

marty on his his own though is far from special.his best work was with megadeth.

[@samanthasmith9662]

This is the first time I've seen Marty speaking English! It's totally new for me because he always speaks in Japanese on TV. I almost forgot he is not Japanese.

[@dmanakell]

I wish more people understood the fact that every single person is an ambassador of their country

[@pumpkin7889]

I represent no country. I don't belong to any country. Whenever I get questions such as 'where are you from?' I reply 'Earth'.

[@TheCrazyCanuck420]

@@pumpkin7889 Boarders are an artificial construct - Gilfoyle

[@NotKimiRaikkonen]

@@pumpkin7889 oooh, edgy...

[@melchior2678]

@@pumpkin7889 so you're jewi$h OK got it

[@clownpocket]

I love Japan. Toured as a guitar tech there a couple of times. Everything he says is true. The culture feels so civilized, and the food is so good. The people are wonderful. I understand exactly why Marty Friedman lives there.

[@ChristianWandzala]

A guitarist who had a huge influence on me while growing up, doing an exceptionally erudite and culture-conscious interview about one of my favourite places in the world: Japan. Dude hell yea.

[@pistolsscaramanga3437]

Visited Japan twice with my wife: in 2016 and again in 2018. Greatest trips of my life! Amazing people, great nightlife, architecture, and fantastic food! Coming from Sweden, having true Japanese food was a life changing experience. Stayed in Tokyo for two weeks in 2016, and one week in 2018. I highly recommend this city to anyone enjoying a metropolitan lifestyle with all the greatest food and bars in the world. I’m sure the rest of Japan is equally awesome, so please visit, at least once in your life! Greetings from Malmö, Sweden.

[@Daddy53751]

Soooooo, a country where the standard is common courtesy?!? Sweet!

[@jajasniewski]

My wife went to Okinawa 2 years ago on business. She has been to several countries and said Japan was the best by far. To echo what Marty said; she stepped out of the hotel to walk and find a place (I dont remember what it was) so she was looking at a map. Within minutes she was approached by a young woman who appeared to be in her late teens or early 20s. She did speak very broken English but asked my wife if she needed help. My wife pointed on the map and this woman stopped what she was doing and walked her down a few blocks to make sure she got where she was going. She also was excited to try her English along the way! The bottom line is everyone was super polite, super friendly, and seem to care more about you and how your Japanese experience was than than themselves! My wife also said Okinawa has the best waffle place on planet Earth! I am definitely going with her next time!

[@justinkrann7406]

Yes thats correct, I live in Japan. The culture is to put others ahead of yourself.

[@TVoltG]

​@@justinkrann7406Japan is one country that I have always wanted to go to..one day

[@user-qh7mp9ye9i]

ありがとうマーティ

[@sebastianacostasanchez6171]

What

[@Songfugel]

As a Nordic person who used to live in Japan, this is so spot on!

[@thecaptain5026]

This is actually the best top 10 tips on Japan I've ever seen.

[@rong7676]

The guitar solo on Tornado of Souls is arguably the best guitar solo of any heavy metal song ever.

[@dicktrickle4197]

Instead of a Corey Taylor video we actually learned something

[@CARETAKER89able]

Funniest comment.

[@ihsantriapramanda1973]

Marty is a very eloquent dude

[@-Vitalis-]

@Skife I fucking lol'd

[@Yu-Fei-Hung]

Clear and eloquently exposed topics instead of the typical " japan is so weird but super cool dude!" This style resambles me to Japanorama (from the 90's).

[@teamatfort444]

@ still lower crime rate then usa

[@Michael_Dolences.]

A good video from Metal Injection? What a rare treat!

[@jgbatalla]

Marty tells you everything you need to know about Japan in 9 minutes, who else wants to go there after watching this?

[@jaypickett3552]

I’m with you, I didn’t have the desire before but I do now! I’d love to know if Marty gets recognized very often or not....

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

I've already decided to go beforehand, no I'm much more confident thanks to Marty. And what he told is good to know.

[@sarazinsm]

Marty is absolutely correct, I went to Osaka last year to watch this band, Sleep. Was at the venue around 6pm, and there's already a crowd standing in front of the venue. A guy came out and started calling something in japanese and one by one, people with tickets went into the venue. Then i realised the guy was calling out ticket numbers in sequence! So i showed my ticket to a guy next to me and thank goodness, his ticket is just a few numbers ahead of me, so i just follow his lead. I went into the venue, and I realised that those who bought the ticket earliest, also have the priority in another queue to buy the band's merchandise! How's that for service?!

[@ferox965]

Sleep is awesome.

[@plagiarist316]

Marty seems like a really chill guy.

[@AlternisLiz]

He’s the sweetest guy ever. I met him two years ago & it was one of the best days of my life.

[@KairuX32]

Lived in Japan for 2 years and wish I could go back.

[@thetruej7872]

How was it in Japan for you?

[@KairuX32]

@@thetruej7872 Amazing. Nicest people you'll ever meet and such a clean and interesting country. I'm a bassist and the music stores over there is excellent.

[@thetruej7872]

@@KairuX32 That's great to hear. Glad it was a good experience for you.

[@monsterram6617]

@@nr655321 Maybe it's just you?

[@VegasLoungeAct]

@@KairuX32 Hell yeah the music stores are excellent. I go to Japan often and that area Marty talked about in this video is full of awesome guitar shops. You'll find tons of awesome ESPs that you won't see anywhere else.

[@ajisai1940]

Thank you very much for your excellent understanding about Japanese society and your warmest comments on Japanese people and culture!

[@mxgr194]

I've been to Japan numerous times and have worked most of my career for a Japanese company. As I expected Mr. Friedman was spot on and insightful.

[@JesseLeeKing]

Marty Friedman is living his best life

[@literaticrux8292]

yeah, the packed train in silence and the orderly fashion of entering the trains in Japan were big culture shocks. The opposite of the NYC experience.

[@Turboy65]

I spent three weeks in Japan on a business trip and the time off where I got to explore the area was absolutely incredible. If I should ever be so fortunate as to go back I'll be more ready for it, as I'm learning simple Japanese.

[@francovaldes]

I been to Japan this past March and everything was exactly as you described it. Japan is a fascinating country. Imagine top notch service and no tips. Wrap that around your head. Incredible!

[@gipsyavenger9829]

Japan is one of the most beautiful places to visit on the planet. Japan is so clean its incredible given the volume of humans in the square footage available. Unlike folks here is the US who just dump their garbage out the window because they feel entitled like its "not my problem". Scumbags ! I always said the exact same thing about the respect you get no matter where you are in Japan. You go to a random convenient store you can get some great food e.g. Lawsons (Anthony Bourdain RIP). Japanese actually care about their customers and make them a priority. America can learn a lot from the pride Japanese people take in making everyone feel at home. Nice work Marty. The new LIVE album cooks !

[@gipsyavenger9829]

Was not slamming America just the people who use it like a personal dumpster. The teriyaki is def better in Japan . Yes I have travelled to many locations in Asia and Europe and was speaking from experience.

@@gipsyavenger9829 , I feel you. Yeah, Japanese people smoke everywhere but have little pocket ashtrays so you never see cigarette butts on the street. You won't even see anyone spit on the street, HOWEVER, first time I arrived in Tokyo, I saw a homeless guy take a shit outside the train station around hundreds of people hahaha. So in a way, it did make me feel at home ;)

[@hazardeur]

@ Most hospitable? Yeah sure, as long as they think they will get some money off you. And by god, if you just ran out of coins or don't tip for whatever reason, you can be lucky if they guy doesn't start a discussion. I perceived it to be a very fake hospitality and I lived there for over a year and went back for a few times afterwards so I think I have some fair judgement. The service is much better compared to many countries in EU but it's mainly because they expect something from you.

[@ThunderousThrasher]

In Finland we have that same problem too... everyone just throws their trash out the window of the car even if the trash bin is only few feet away ... it's fucking ridiculous.

@@hazardeur , are you talking about America or Japan? I don't think Americans want something in return for helping you, that's not our culture. If your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, there's somehow ALWAYS people to help you out. There will be people who ask if you need something to eat or drink, free of charge. Hold the door for you, say hello when you pass them by on a walk in the neighborhood etc. This isn't exactly American tradition though, it's people who still believe in and hold onto their country roots. The thing people want most in return is probably someone who will listen to them. If someone is there to help you out, typically a nice conversation about your lives and a thank you is what's expected. That's about it.

[@CaliRaftDude]

Marty's first comment about being an ambassador for your country should be burned into American's minds starting at age 3.. I couldn't agree with this philosophy more and if you abide by it - you generally find your experiences in other countries to be far richer.

[@rtotheoyk4866]

Couldn't agree more! But isn't that the same in all country's? When for instance i see (large groups of) tourists over here in amsterdam who are really rude etc. Or polite It usually gives me the impression that thats just their culture 🤔

[@lassemaja8382]

@@markusorth5450 Wich is good for them, Japan will never turn into a "new europe". Go Japan!

[@countvond233]

@Very Ape The Chinese aren't rude on purpose - they literally have no clue. It's just not taught. Having waited tables in a larger US city, I'd always prefer American tourists over most any foreign country. Germans were especially curt and would not tip - getting away with "we thought it was added in already". Bullshit - anyone paying attention knows you tip in the US. They see the entrees are way lower than what they'd pay at home yet still shaft the server. As far as Americans - groups of women were the worst. Jewish people lived up to the stereotype and left 10%. One time it was my friends from junior high's family. We talked and caught up throughout me serving them. The old man tipped me $10 on a $150 bill.

[@gregorp8406]

@@countvond233 that thing about no tipping, i don't get it at all!!Whoever thinks that your polite behavior and quality service is paid by your salary, has no clue!It's a very demanding job if you care to be good at it, and it's not for everyone (i know cause i've tried, i was a disaster).Basically the whole "i-dont-tip-cuase-i-paid-for-it" attitude is bullshit.. Personally i'm always gonna thank the person that serves me and of course leave a tip.But first of all, be nice!it doesn't cost you anything to show a little gratitude to someone that has to do with all kinds of people,all day long!

[@patrickmcleod111]

**People should not only behave as "an ambassador of America" when traveling abroad. You should behave "as an ambassador of you", ALL the time..... It's a nice way of saying, "don't make an ass out of yourself when traveling........ Or when in your own country"!**

[@andybagleylp]

I love everything about Japan, I'd love to go visit one day

[@bjb0808]

I've been in Japan more there 35 years. This was a great video. You hit a lot of the things that often aren't mentioned in your typical tourist videos and you gave insight to the reasons. Excellent!

[@CraigMansfield]

I remember when he was in Megadeth, and he had just begun to start learning how to speak Japanese. He's really done very well.

[@richardbinder9662]

Marty is a Guitar Great Gentleman. Litterbugs are my biggest pet peeve. A dream of mine is to visit Japan and check out the guitar shops that I've seen on videos. I would love to ship one home. My sister in-law is Japanese. I met her in 1972 and is still married to my older brother. She's like a second sister and mother to me. Thanks Marty, I appreciate your information. I will follow it exactly. Beautiful people, beautiful place.

[@Nijiko222]

日本人はまだまだ英語に対する苦手意識が強いですが、それでも"おもてなし"の気持ちは強いと思います。マーティンさんがこの様な形で紹介して下さる事に本当に感謝致します。

[@patrickoc3632]

I believe I'm sold on Japan. Thank you for this very engaging/entertaining video.

[@thetruej7872]

Great advice my dude. I'll definitely remember them if I ever go to Japan.

[@mm-xu4it]

こんなに素敵な動画を作ってくれてありがとうございます。 日本に来た皆さんが楽しんでくれることを願っています。 Thank you for creating this really really kind and wonderful video. I hope all tourists enjoy their stay in Japan and travel in Japan could be wonderful memories of you.

[@deadpoinsettia]

My wife and I hosted a Japanese exchange student back in 2006. We visited him and his family in Japan back in 2015. What a wonderful country. We had a fantastic time!

[@Evo2Raid]

Wow thank you so much for sharing these extreamly important travel tips . That alone would make a stay in japan so much more memorable. Beautiful culture

[@Draeka]

One of the best travel videos I've ever watched. No quick edits, stupid jokes or elevator music. Non-pretentious and straight forward. Loved it.

[@CryofthePlanet]

Love this video. I'm studying Japanese and want to go and live there as well, I'm a big fan of Marty's input both on and off the stage.

[@iamnaitsirk3091]

Went to Japan in the winter of 2016.walked around downtown Tokyo and really hoping a Marty a Friedman sighting.

[@happy_camper]

Spot on Marty. You covered some really important topics in just a few minutes. Absolutely awesome vid man, stay cool! 🤘

[@dancehall420]

Great vid! Been to Japan a couple times, it's unbelievably amazing. A country of respect and pride. Great advice from Marty

[@magicsteve5523]

Marty is the anti Logan Paul

[@Beef_Maestro]

I think that was obvious

[@anubisu1024]

I'm Japanese but I believe most people are anti Logan Paul

[@EnricoAldi]

@@anubisu1024 Me from Costa Rica.. and I hate that unnameable subespecie ;)

[@jimjambananaslam3596]

@@anubisu1024 American culture has this weird thing where you gain notoriety by being hate-able. It's like the villains in professional wrestling. His actual fans are little kids who relate to him because he's immature. And then KZbin and media in general just capitalizes on anything popular with no regard for ethics or morals.

[@anubisu1024]

ÁUß Code What's pp

[@isaiahneilguitaristofficia549]

Thank you Marty, you made me want to visit Japan, and yes I did enjoy your live album!

[@creatifetudes8553]

Marty you are unique a Legend and one of the best guitaristes in the world. Thanks. Love Japan.

[@gelatosamurai]

I've travelled to Japan three times. Marty has just given the best description of how to act and be in Japan of any youtube advice I've seen. Obviously he is a titan guitarist but is also extremely insightful and intelligent. Thanks

[@mickyart]

I wanted to go to Japan, now I want to go to Japan even more.

[@cpmathews2566]

That was by far the best tour info for Japan that I have ever seen.

[@anthonycaldwell9492]

Thank you Marty! Very kind and insightful of you to make this video. I hope to visit this wonderful island country someday.

[@BancigodD9]

When going out for drinks and foods with friends, not my friends whom I was visiting, I had to go out on my own. Not only did my friends put me on the right train, they gave me a letter in case of emergency or in case should I get lost, that I could hand over to a cab driver that would tell him to bring me home to my friends place. On my return to my hotel did I have to take the train on my own. At least that was how we had arranged when making the plans to meet up. But when the time was there, one of the friends I visited went along with me so that I only had to take one train on my own and that I would be accompagnied for the transfers I had to make. My friends had agreed on this during the drinks and meal we shared. So yeah, the helpfulness and friendly nature of people over there flabberghasted me. Even when I left my wallet by accident on a table when going for a meal. I hadn't noticed that my wallet was missing, since my friends paid for my meal. But when we stepped out of the restaurant, another customer came running out: "Mister, you forgot your wallet!" I was amazed by this. Especially since as a tourist my wallet was brim with money. So yeah, I know Japan is one of the safest places in this world.

[@sexandskateandrocknroll4741]

I love Japan so much. I have been twice to Japan, but I will manage to go back soon. I hope I can meet you Marty, you are truly the God of the Guitar, together with Jason Becker.

[@woosta1]

I've been twice now. It's every bit as great as Marty makes it out to be. The music shopping is ridiculously, off-the-charts cool.

[@lexustech48]

Glad to see he's doping so well! Id love to visit Japan someday.

[@stephenbonshire5678]

I would love to go to Japan. Definitely a bucket list!!! Keep rocking \^^/

[@Bones12x2]

The lack of tipping imo plays a big role in why you receive great service everywhere you go. Their pay isnt dependent on the customers perception so they simply treat everyone the same. And they take pride in their job, so they have no reason to do anything other than their best everytime.

[@VegasLoungeAct]

The service in many European countries, where there isn't really tipping, is actually quite poor.

[@ontheroad579]

@@VegasLoungeAct Yeah, it's a cultural thing.

[@onpsxmember]

@@VegasLoungeAct OnTheRoad is right. It's deeply set in them to be the best in what they're doing, to take pride in the job they're doing. If they work in garbage disposal, they gonna be the best damn garbage man they could be. They constantly improve. But hey, they got their own problems too. Low birth rates, and they're working themselves to death. People have to be forced to use their vacation days and overtime. Always looking up to someone that is your senior can lead to problems. The helper complex can become formalism. You want some pants in a bigger size, they know they don't have it, but they feel obliged to go back in the storage and look for half an hour to tell you that they don't have it.

[@VegasLoungeAct]

@@onpsxmember Whom are you talking about? The original topic was Japanese, but then I brought up Europeans. So I'm confused unless you specify.

[@onpsxmember]

@@VegasLoungeAct Seems that I directed in to the wrong guy. It was supposed to go towards Bones12x2. Must have clicked while I was still scrolling around.

[@leonardovieiradesouza8115]

I loved the video. This was awesome.

[@thomasmorrison3279]

I agree with the video. I lived for 2 years in Japan. It was a wonderful experience. The people are very kind and helpful.

[@saltpeter7429]

Sounds Like a place of human decency and common sense, where in some places it's not so common anymore. I would love to go there some day, if not just to shop for decent musical gear.

[@MrMackmonster]

Japan is such an awesome country ❤❤❤ greetings from Mexico

[@claudevieaul1465]

Brilliant insights from someone who's lived there for a long time & loves the place! His advice on both tipping (in that it shouldn't be necessary in the first place) and representing your country when abroad should be taught in every school.... Thanks Marty!!!

[@astralkidd]

This was great information thank you Marty.

[@DavidSush1]

Thanks for all this great insight on Japan, Marty. I am very seriously considering visiting there in 2019. What an incredibly fascinating and completely different culture than here in the States. I want to go. Have to have to have to.

[@BlackCatBCB]

I live inTokyo and i agree 100% with every point you said.

[@The314moses]

Well done Marty! Visiting Japan would be a dream trip for me. I will make it there one day soon.

[@arehay]

Thanks Marty for this!

[@nyonyonyoji]

I am very pleased that you will send out the appeal of Japan abroad. Because it is a role that only you can do. Thank Marty for loving Japan.

[@xjp1998]

I have visited Japan for right at 30 years, and every time I have gone I have learned something. Marty is totally right, about friendly and safe and clean Japan is. One thing I always do is apologize when I go to someplace new so they know I don't know the customs but I want to learn and I am sorry if I make a mistake I did not mean it.

[@am3986]

Thanks Marty! Will check out your new album!

[@occultrealms]

Awesome intro! Agree too, been going to Japan for over 20 years and love it so much.

[@NewSuperPaul]

Every international airline should play this on flights to Japan. So wonderfully, and eloquently, explained, and entirely true in my experience. More power to Marty and Metal Injection \m/

[@Bioxidus85]

Japan is my favorite foreign country, thats where i wanna live and work for the rest of my life and what Marty said in this video makes me even more hyped about it

[@enter666once]

Great video !!! Thank you Marty

[@sivitriscarzam7306]

Marty rocks, and this video was super informative! I love it! 😃

[@davidnissim589]

I think Marty should be the US ambassador to Japan

[@Tightgarbage]

Never heard any interview with Marty. I’ve known about his abilities as a musician for over a decade. This is a really nice video. Mr Friedman sounds like a really nice guy! Plus the dude may be one of the best electric guitar players out there.

[@INeedAttentionEXE]

Definitely going to be on my bucket list, sounds like a really great place not only to visit but live.

[@PBrrtrn]

I'll be there in less than two weeks. Can't wait!

[@Trace7173]

I've been to Japan 9 times and I have always tipped the taxi drivers and they have all graciously accepted it. They were surprised but none of them ever refused it. But Marty is right, it is not needed or wanted. Tipping the taxi drivers was my own decision.

[@j_freed]

Trace Rollins - they deal with international travelers all day long, so they are less likely to be culturally offended as say a restaurant out in the countryside.

[@2456tack]

Basically, Japan does not have a tipping culture. However, there are some places where tips are welcome, such as bars, taxi and small restaurants run directly the owners. They are not expecting to receive extra money but no reasons to refuse. More precisely, we do not pay tips but say ‘keep change.’ to make it not too obvious and more natural. If they charge you 10,000yen, and you pay the amount and additional 1,000 from your wallet, they may say ‘No no, you don’t need to’. And you should not leave changes, or tip, on tables as they may think that you accidentally left it like abandoned umbrellas. They will have to run after you to give them back. Anyway, if you show them your intention of paying tips do not make them unhappy, and they know it’s one of the cultures in some countries, so I recommend all of you not too worry about your behavior about the tips. It’s all up to them whether they receive or nicely refuse.

[@deivi1]

@@2456tack Yeah, I was gonna say, at some point I'd think they would see something enough to identify that it is a cultural custom of people from that place and not take offense?

[@yellowlightingbolt]

Marty looks like such a cool guy! Would love to hang out with him for a while some day :D

[@cantstartafire]

So cool! Thanks man!

[@PC-ONE]

Nice video. Thank you Marty

[@TY-vv8sv]

TNX, Marty, makes me proud of being as a Japanese! Looking really forward to visit Japan for all of you guys. Though most Japanese could actually speak or understand simple English, they are pretty much shy to communicate in a public space, because they are not got used to foreigners and don't want to be known their poor English to other people... Anyway instead, we are quite friendly and have a good hospitality.

[@raulsuazo5015]

Agree 100%. Being there several times and everything marty said is accurate

[@FreddyFuFu]

Ty very much for this.

[@CortexZero]

Marty is such a cool guy. Really a nice person and an incredible talent.

[@MetalHeadRob]

Japan was a blast. I went there in the Navy, and he's 100% accurate about everything he talked about. That's exactly how it was for me too.

[@bonusduckmann9997]

Ah the very reason I subscribed to Travel Injection for

[@David_Watts]

WOW!! I could've listened to an hour of this!! Thank you Marty, for giving such thoughtful, carting guidance! I lived in England for 3 years, from '85-'88 and I know how important it is to be respectful and appreciative of the host country. Take care and all the best! 👍🙏

[@slavetofireofficial3045]

Besides Japan seeming to be a great place to visit I couldnt help but notice the food looks great also! Thanks Marty for the amazing insight into Japan and its people!

[@temporarymomentary]

That tipping thing is great. Tipping in States is ridiculous. I always feel like I was robbed in US restaurants.

[@lilfemto]

Black Phillip That’s how the servers make their money tf. Don’t tip if you want cheapskate

[@temporarymomentary]

@@lilfemto If your job depends on tips you should quit. Why everybody else won't get any tips ? Hard working construction workers, nurses etc. ? Why only servers get the tips for basically doing nothing? This is just stupid. I don't go to a restaurant because of that reason. 20% tips. Fuck that.

[@LicksoftheLegend]

don't be such a cheap fuck man

[@MexiNorge]

Just don't tip, that's what i do :)

[@UroboricNate]

The shit they have to deal, and for such little pay, even if you dont agree with the 20% thing you'd have to be pretty cunty to not leave at least 5 bucks, but it would be nice if they were paid a decent wage and tips were disregarded.

[@Xcorgi]

I’ve always been fascinated by Japan 🇯🇵 and Japanese culture and their sense of honor in everything they do! There’s a reason the quality of life is so much higher in Japan than America!

[@steve199151]

This was a great video! I’d love to visit Japan at some point in my life because I’m fascinated by the culture and I think it looks like a great place to visit. I think I’d try to learn a bit of Japanese before I would go so I wouldn’t be totally lost though.

[@createvil]

Really good. Thanks Marty!