The Top 3 Taboos Japanese People Dislike the Most

[@notoriousresearcher]

A bit of an unspoken "rule" on a lot of public transit in Canada is that you try to avoid sitting next to someone else if there are still open seats. Another one is that it's okay to keep your bag on the seat next to you if the bus/train isn't busy, but you're supposed to keep an eye on how busy things are, and be ready to put your bag on your lap as soon as someone might need the seat.

[@lannifincoris6482]

It's the same in Germany

[@StefanAntonikSeidler]

It's the same in every European country I know.

[@marocat4749]

Too europe here. And unless you are in some school wher esmoking ielse strictly forbidden, and you cant dio it outside. Or its punished, never smoke in a toilet. And yeah the priority seats dont use them over like elderly or pregnant women or , you know. And if, cause no such person needs it, make place should such person come. Anyways thats fine too. Its not as strict, but they exist, the loud too, and make place if main traffic time. About subways mostly, if thee is plenty space whatever thou. Except the dont be noisy if avoidable. (not counting kids being kids)

[@sasukeuchiha998]

Another unspoken rule in Canada is if an elderly person is kicked down by a teenager who wants to take both seats, you grab them by the hoodie and drag them out of the bus. Happens quite often, usually involving the bus driver.

[@jayklink851]

Man, when I rode the 'Bullet train' in Japan, 2004, people were smoking like chimneys in there, at least in the car I was in. Also, a friend left a bag with a pricey digital camera and $1,200, someone took the time find out what hotel he was staying in, 2 hours away, and mailed his bag to the hotel, I was amazed at such honesty.

[@alfyryan6949]

we have priority seats on the MRT here in Singapore too, but the difference is that you can use them so long as there isn't anyone of priority needs around. However, the moment one boards the carriage, you are obliged to give up the seat.

[@Joraya.]

It’s the same here in Germany. Those seats are marked with a kind of medical cross, so you know they are priority. People know that they have to give them up if they are needed, but still are allowed to sit there until then. :)

[@chibigon01]

When my wife was pregnant with my first child, I always traveled with her on the only women's car. People never stared at me, on the contrary, they were very polite with my wife and with me.

[@WokOverEasy]

I think his wife maybe wasn’t obviously pregnant yet?

[@joannamorawska1569]

Are you Japanese? I thing it rather didn't appear that Shogo is a husband. If train was a little crowded and he behave like Japanese (no talking, no touching, stand in 'correct' distance and so on) other women might think he is just random guy who rash into the train.

[@chibigon01]

@@joannamorawska1569 No, I am not. I am a Mexican. My wife and I always talk in English and hold her hand when walking. Now we have a car but before we used public transport and my main goal was to secure a seat for my wife specially when we were pregnant with our first child. I remember a day when going for a pregnancy check up, an old lady gave me her seat in order allow me to be beside my wife. At the beginning I asked the old lady to remain seated but my wife told me to accept her gesture of kindness. Embarrassed I followed my wife's advice and accepted her seat. The old lady continued talking to my wife for several stops. That happened in Tokyo.

[@mayajasinski5972]

He went into the woman’s cart. This means no Ben allowed. It even says it in English. In general, this rule applies to all races because even foreigners can be chikan or molesters too.

[@mayajasinski5972]

Typo. No men allowed. Not Ben. Sorry.

[@rachaelbullmore48]

Many of these are requested behaviours when travelling on London Underground but there are so many rude people out there. As ever, a very informative and interesting video.

[@kristinaxfrost]

That's London!

[@YELLJapanPH]

Shogo san, you forgot to mention “putting on make up” on trains. In Tokyo here I notice that a lot of girls do that. Elderly people really shout at them “yamenasai!!!” Lol

[@fjb4932]

@@evadien You miss the point. The world does Not revolve around You ! Respect Others PERIOD It's a commom courtesy for a reason, whether you know the reason or not. "Yamenasai !!!"

[@DystopianDadd]

@@fjb4932 that literally makes no sense. How are they not respecting others? The dipshit screaming at women putting on make up silently need to respect others.

[@Bellasie1]

​@@evadien Especially as women are expected to wear makeup at work in Japan, look immaculate at all times and work very long hours, and then their lengthy commuting is a big waste of their free time, too. The people who interfere expect of them to be more discreet and do that in private for etiquette purposes, even if there is no direct annoyance caused by their decision to apply make up while commuting.

[@AmyraCarter]

Heh-ha; shout-out to the slayers who bite back with a painful retort. Me: (blows raspberry)

[@mishapurser4439]

These rules make a lot of sense. I wish we had them better enforced in the UK as well.

[@Oni-Ryu8]

Totally agree 👍

[@andreaeyzaguirre6208]

Around the world, not only UK….rude ppl it’s all over!

[@CL-kx5tn]

Number 9 got me a mixed feelings about talking on the train. My first time in Osaka riding on the Osaka Loop Line, I asked (whispering voice) one elderly local besides if I’m on the correct line going to Kyobashi Station and suddenly about 3 elderly locals started talking to me (two of them speaks English) and they were loud at times and no one cares or glaring us about the conversations until I reached my destination.

[@thePOWERofART-11]

osaka! :)

[@stephenstonge7968]

A lot of this makes sense. Also, l applaud you valuing your family's safety over the glare of the train staff. If it's taboo to answer a call to simply make sure things are ok, and that you will call them back would be maladaptive, potentially dangerous, and insanely disrespectful for elders and other people who do not text.

[@josemontalvo4532]

I’m born and raised in New York City. I even worked for New York City Transit Authority too! I wish some of these rules would of been adopted. I’ve seen fights and even a few murders while driving a Bus. Sad fact, but true. Thank you for sharing! I enjoyed watching your video.

[@MrEllahrairah]

Using Odakyu line, I once was queuing up for the train and noticed I was the only guy in line and was getting unusual glances. Once the train pulled up, I saw that it was for the womens car. Once I saw that, I ran down the line and got in one of the regular cars, surely much to everyones relief.

[@peko7446]

Yet, no one said a thing about you being on the wrong line

[@vukkulvar9769]

@@peko7446 Would have made them "stand out", can't help someone !

[@crabnebula1816]

@@vukkulvar9769 bystander syndrome or something.

[@vukkulvar9769]

@@crabnebula1816 It's even worse than just bystander syndrome.

[@williamkelly53]

Relief .....are u a stool softener?

[@yousefshahin2654]

Another day, another great video by Shogo, thanks for making such great and beautiful content! Greetings from Egypt. :)

[@notoriousresearcher]

I really wish the lining up rules in particular were more common in Canada, haha. And technically people aren't allowed to smoke in or near bus stops but that sure doesn't stop most of them! It's worst in the winter when it's raining or snowing so you can't stand a distance away to escape the smoke. Priority seats are similar, but senior folks can be very possessive about them. My sister had a hip injury that required her to use them for a while, and because her injury wasn't obvious, a lot of senior passengers gave her looks and even told her to move until she told them.

[@enanan_]

Thanks for the video!

[@janniecorrect3972]

Omg!! You’re at 109k subs!! You’re doing amazing!! We love your videos so much!!

[@Fenrisson]

I really like this channel. It's like having a friend in Japan!

[@kajielin4354]

If you have a hidden disabillity that makes standing for long times very hard for you, how can you signal that to other people to avoid offending them when using priority seats?

[@Rokomarn]

By sitting

[@AmyraCarter]

Specialized ID cards/placards work.

[@eevee727]

I have the same question.. I can only stand still for 20-30 minutes before it becomes unbearable and I can’t take it anymore.

[@FixedKarma]

You can always carry a doctor's note and present it or a copy to people so they know of the disability. Or use your words.

[@kajielin4354]

@@FixedKarma Not gonna show a doctors note to people on the train.

[@BushidoBrownSama]

"people getting off is always the priority" nice

[@vb2050]

Arther: "Ummm, phrasing?"

[@FollowingStorm0]

Yes

[@gnollman]

As a big guy with a linebacker build (even before I got fat), Japanese public transit was always a nightmare for me. I was literally half again or more broader in shoulders than a lot of the Japanese around me on trains, really made getting stared at a common situation regardless of how I acted. I usually preferred to stand on the trains. Taxis were too pricey and bus schedules were incomprehensible, for the most part.

[@mitsosvasiliou5147]

Sounds like common sense.This should be applied at every country.

[@AdachiCabbage]

Common sense isn't common

[@yean_jean5317]

Not being allowed to talk on the phone is just stupid, sorry

[@robson2256]

And it is, even here in latin america, the least "japanese-like overly formal culture" place in the world, every item of the list is part of the same "train etiquette". Included avoiding "speak loud", what, of course, here is more like "talk is okay, make scandal and listen music without earphones is not okay"

[@bluedestiny2710]

In my country, many of these rules are also there, but many do NOT follow them.

[@zahrabasiri7784]

@@yean_jean5317 not really. Some people just talk way too loud and it's uncomfortable

[@raywcksn]

This is funny because actually my Japanese “father” always broke these rules when we rode a train. He always eager to have a conversation, laughing, even eating bento on the train, it always funny because I always tried to abide by all of this rules yet he just casually broke them when we’re together . There’s a possibility that he just not used to ride a train though, since he always driving a car normally

[@Blitzenking]

Great job as always, Shogo-san. Looking forward to your video on sake customs/rules. I'm very curious about those.

[@thecashew91]

The first rule made me remember than when I was in London there was an hidden rule in the underground stations. Whenever taking an escalator you had to wait an the right side or go walk on the left so that if you were in a hurry no one would block your way. Worked like a charm.

[@brandonrepo9435]

Sounds alot like Finland. Except we can smoke in every station and everyone of them have ashtrays, just don't smoke near to non smoker. Also we can talk with phones on a train. But people really because it's pretty personal thing to do on a train.. unless it's late night weekend, then people party drink, blast music and yell on a train.

[@JPFR65]

Several years ago, a former coworker mentioned her daughter was going to visit Japan for awhile. I suggested to have her to learn as many customs as possible before her trip. I also mentioned she should avoid riding the trains during rush hour. If she really had to, then she should 'beware of the white gloves' and left it at that. One of the messages the former coworker got from her daughter while in Japan was how she witnessed train officials in white gloves pushing riders into trains that were already packed so the doors could close. She now understood my warning.

[@blackrosenuk]

Another informative video. I especially enjoy your chat!!

[@Jenny-tm3cm]

I remember being in NYC and the thing with the train was the same, most people are tourists (like me) so it’s not really followed but I always try to let people off of trains and elevators first before getting on after that experience!

[@Rosev15]

Man...I usually carrying a backpack when travelling. And I admit sometimes my backpack is terribly huge because I put a lot of necessity in it 😅. However, when I get in public transportation, I always put my backpack in my front because of safety issue. I rarely use the luggage space because it's hard for me to reach with my short height 😅. Thank you for sharing about this matter though! 😁😁

[@cyndirankin]

I lived in Pittsburgh, PA for many years, and while we really didn't have trains, there are buses. I have seen drivers refuse to pull away until younger, healthy people have up their seat to an elderly person.

[@tendousatori8582]

Nice video! I’m always looking forward to your videos 💞

[@suzettekath9860]

I can see the reason behind the priority seating. But one also needs to remember that not all disabilities are visible. For example: Dysautonomia, Chronic pain, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, MS, for a short list of many. And one needs to remember that several of the invisible ones can be life long from early childhood on. In America here, many males are guilty of manspreading. One dude I remember took up FOUR seats that way. He was not the only one I've seen doing that. Though most take up two or three seats.

[@superkillermandon575]

I my opinion all that was covered here in this video actually applies(to a certain extent) to all other countries and their public transportation. Japan only made it more explicit because all that shogo san talked about is more about moral values, common sense, or logic rather than rules that HAVE to be followed or else.....if you know what I mean. Either way cool video! I liked it.

[@LazurayMusic]

Addicted to your channel fr...

[@namshaw7515]

In polish roads and I hope everywhere there's a rule that any car that's leaving a parking lot has priority over ones that are entering the same parking lot. Keeping it mind that someone first has to leave for space to become available for you

[@kuroyamaevisekai]

7:25 сan fathers with small children use these seats too? Cuz I'm assuming it's to keep the kid safe

[@doublecontralto818]

In America "quiet cars" are becoming more commonplace on our trains. One transit agency near New York City does designate entire trains during rush hours as "quiet commute" but on most services (including our national railroad Amtrak) it's usually one car directly behind first class.

[@coldnova]

I didn't know about the backpack rule when i went to Japan. Thankfully we also have the priority seats where i'm from, so i knew to give up my seat when an elderly gentleman and his grandkids boarded. The main thing i was unsure about was where to stand if you have large luggage that doesn't fit on the overhead racks (or the racks were full) when we were going for flights. We chose to stand between the two doors and move to the side that wasnt opening (it's real nice that Tokyo trains call that out) but i still felt like we were in the way.

[@fjb4932]

Nova, It's good you felt you were in the way. Shows manners and a good upbringing. Sadly lacking in todays younger (and older) society ...

[@WintergardenPL]

Another great video. Thank you 👍

[@andrefurlan]

Apart from pedestrian rules. The public transport rules here in Brasil are surprising similar.

[@sandeediaz-parker5557]

ありがとうございました，Shogo! That’s very useful information.👍🏻😃

[@Frogger]

And in regards to the video... The "unwritten" rules on the subway in Vienna aren't dissimilar, but folks in Austria will find a rude way to remind you of the rules (instead of glaring) xD

[@endlessteatime4733]

Here in Graz we only glare but the troublemakers never really mind being glared at lmao

[@kajielin4354]

God yes, my friend has problems standing and needs a seat when riding the train, but doesn't always carry her crutches, especially not for short ways. And the amount of people screaming at her for not standing up is astonishing. Often it's not even the person that could also need the seat, like someone elderly. It usually is some random ablebodied stranger feeling entitled to judge her..

[@portalkey5283]

Naaah, your family's safety is priority. If women cannot understand that another woman who is pregnant needs her husband to assist her, perhaps some introspection and empathy is lacking. That said, thank you for the video!

[@Raakiszh]

But if she's with her man, why would she need to ride the women-only car to begin with? Her man can't stand up to creeps?

[@portalkey5283]

@@Raakiszh probably have something to do with space? Or maybe she wanted to be there so he accompanied her? Also, why would a dutiful husband even risk having creeps anywhere near his pregnant wife? :)

[@Raakiszh]

@@portalkey5283 Space I can buy. Probably better chance to get seats as well.

[@davidstone-haigh4880]

I agree entirely. Surely it was obvious why he might be there.

[@dimasakbar7668]

@@Raakiszh more like, as pregnant women generally more vulnerable, she wasn't even supposed to endure being harassed even more so compared to regular female, even though she had a 12ft swole big mean vengeance machine of a husband beside her🙄

[@outtabubblegum7034]

I saw once a video with a big and very loud (foreign) soccer crowd carrying a Japanese guard in a train (or metro?) station once... I can't find that video anymore... It was hilarious, but also shows the extremes of different cultures.

[@Lahoriael]

i would very much like to see that in our country (Germany)! it sounds like very thoughtful and respectful interaction!

[@tokosjr7560]

1:33 🤣 this important to note, should be included in every video

[@raincitygraffiti]

Here in Canada it is mandatory that passengers carry maple syrup with them at all times and also have kissed a moose in the last 72 hours before entering the train

[@cytoplasm7015]

perfect rules

[@IumieEko]

And have a "sorry-o-metre" count of 20 for that day

[@TopLob]

Sounds like common sense.This should be applied at every country.

[@tiberiudabo9988]

😂🤣😂

[@tiberiudabo9988]

😂

[@tarragonpowder8724]

It feels counterintuitive to not want a husband with her pregnant wife on the woman’s only cars. Now instead the vulnerable woman is being forced out of her safe space and into the mixed cars. I feel like pregnant women are definitely the types that need that car the most.

[@Aix_Plainer]

Some of these problems i have over here, too: People, mostly young guys, hanging around the doors, making it difficult to leave the bus. And people talking on their phone. The aggravation of that: People using the voice-chat function of WhatsApp to exchange voice messages and not even use their headphones to listen to the responses.

[@Avionicx]

Most of these are pretty common in the US (when you can get on a train outside the Northeast), besides the talking part. Especially in the New York Subway, I think it's near impossible to find a quiet subway car (but hey, that's what makes the Subway fun here and there).

[@thedevilsadvocate788]

Me in Montreal's subway: "Ah, just a joyous ride back and forth to downtown. Easy peasy." Me in a Tokyo Train Station: "OH MY GOD NOOOO! SO MANY PEOPLE! HAAAAALP! I CAN'T BREATH!" My boss, when I finally get to work: "So, how was the ride over?" Me: "You are the kind of father to let your kids free in the mall and hope for the best, aren't you?"

[@dragonicmicrophone6594]

Great video, Shogo! I get the feeling that phone conversations are frowned on a lot more because of people going "What?! Can you hear me now?! HOW ABOUT NOW?!" or something like that. You can't really do that with a person you're talking to face-to-face. Would you be willing to do a video on the taboos of visiting famous locations, a shrine, or just plain shopping?

[@alexcarter8807]

It's called the "cell yell" and it's mainly to say, "Look at me! I'm important! I've got a cell phone!" of course everyone has one now and texting is quiet.

[@dragonicmicrophone6594]

@@alexcarter8807 "Cell yell" I gotta remember that one.

[@badguy4782]

All these rules exist in my country as well, but nearly nobody respect them.

[@katerina13aar]

Some of these rules are "unspoken rules" we consider in Denmark, like not taking up too much space or standing near the doors/open seats. The 3rd and 7th rule you introduced are actual rules we share and that are the most enforced. I was surprised that you had a "Women's Only" cart. I've never heard of that before.

[@RealNameNeverUsed]

We have the Women Only" coached in Malaysia. Usually they are in the middle and they are pink.

[@asarand]

I understand that the reason for the women's only car is because women have had a history of being molested and raped on trains and buses in Japan. With the rule about not speaking loudly or not speaking at all, combined with the submissive role of women in Japan, it is no wonder that women have had these problems. Here in the US you could not get away with things like that. Not only would the women make a big scene, other people on the train or bus would intervene and stop it from happening.

[@Diglett_Dude]

Another interesting and informative vid from Shogo. Good topic. Thanks Shogo. The women only cars sounds like a fantastic idea allowing vulnerable women to feel safer, the rest should be common sense and decency.

[@AmyraCarter]

3:10 Heh-ha; this is like, one of those things people ignore around here and most people are happy to not care. (I'm allergic) 5:06 Just for restrooms, not for public transit. It's weird. Rules 6, and 9 definitely would be difficult for some people (speaking for those of us that are Autistic and have issues with space/needing to vocalize to keep calm). Yeah; some of us have it rougher than others, even if it sometimes is, like *_Suicidal Tendencies_* once wrote lyrics about, the war inside our head (which may be a reference you might not get!).

[@sesshoumarusama7397]

I took sometimes the priority seat when I was travelling the Tokyo subway for longer distances because I have sometime issues with my back. I would regard that as totally fine, even if I am considerable below the "elderly" standard - as of now. Uhm.. and I also went into the womans car -- because my girlfriend refused to ride alone^^

[@ElizabethBathog]

When I was in Japan 2018 I sat on a seat and saw an older lady getting on. Even if I can not speak Japanese I can only some words so said Sumimasen withs means excuse me to the lady and stand up and pointed to the seat offering to them but they showed with the body langue they were ok with standing and I sat down again. I am young so even if my feet are hurting from walking for hours I am always ready to offer my seat to the elderly. I go after the thing called how I want to be treated I treat others. So giving respect and get it in return is important to me. I was with my best friend too and we keep talking to a minimum. I even turned the sound off on my phone because my grandma could at times call me. She was weary curious about how I was doing lol. Me and my friend we had a really good time in Japan and hope to be able to make a trip again. :)

[@LightHalcyon]

I'm with Shogo on booze for long distance train rides. Amtrak will let you byob or you can buy from them. A couple friends and I brought mimosas and a whole cheese board on a train trip to NYC.

[@phoenixmoon5580]

Could you make a video (or provide a link to one you've already done) about consuming alcohol in Japan (and possibly china) please? I ask because of there being a stereotype that when Japanese/Chinese people consume alcohol (or did) that it tends to... be done generously. Two examples that are frequently brought up are business meetings in restaurant environments, and celebrations (such as marriage banquets, birthdays etc). I also ask because I personally do not drink alcohol for a few reasons, the main two being that I dislike the taste/effect of alcohol, and that I cannot drink due to medications and health conditions I have. Whilst I believe the last reason would be most reasonable and agreeable, I have heard that refusing to drink alcohol (and drinking something such as tea or juice in place of the alcohol) when others are drinking alcohol can be seen as offensive, negative, or at least as a taboo.

[@thaddeusk]

I avoid using the seats unless it's a mostly empty train or a long ride. I will always get up for older people and pregnant women, though.

[@itsblitz4437]

So is their like a generation divide when it comes to taboo and customs?

[@Sumguyinavan_]

So many things like this seem like common sense and basic reasoning internationally, not just for Japan. It baffles me why some people feel that reasonable standards of courtesy and efficiency just don't apply to them. Exceptional circumstances do occur, but your average person really should just be courteous to those around them and act in a manner that doesn't make use of public transit harder for others.

[@benjkliegl9442]

As a foreigner coming to visit Japan, I think it is proper to observe such rules or guidelines as a respect to the host country even locals tend to be not observing such rules. It may be a common expectations by locals for visitors to show respect by observing such rules.

[@lauracoutinho5478]

Shopping is a big part of tourism. Can you make a video on the rules around behavior at stores? For example, is it ok to examine things before purchasing, or is it better to leave on the shelf? In some parts of USA, it's considered rude not to chit-chat with the cashier while they ring up your purchases. I know eye contact can be uncomfortable in Japan, but here, it would be rude and considered ignoring the staff to avoid looking at them or nodding in greeting. Is there a particular way to hand over money and credit cards? Is it better to have exact change or is it ok to have them break larger bills for you? So many little nuances exist that become habitual in ones' local area that may not translate well overseas.

[@abhijithhari5363]

In fact these rules are good if we are consciously following them. The priority seats are there in India as well.

[@bebaessacerveja]

The subway system in Brasília, Brazil also has a women only car. There were initial complaints that this would mean discrimination against men, but after a few incidents of a very gross sexual assault events in the bus system, people quickly understood why such a car should exist.

[@Keeby.]

the problem is that its a bad, short term solution. yes it works when the carts are used, but what if a woman needs to use the regular train/ bus? if that happens, perverts will often take that as "consent" by thinking that "well, if shes not on the womans only cart, she clearly wants it" the best solution is to set up a system for easily and safely reporting perverts, and have cameras in the public transit so footage can be reviewed if reports are submitted

[@myrchantkobold8268]

In Calgary Alberta a little kid tried to rush upto the train before it had stopped and got caught between the train and lower wall of the platform. The train driver left his job and had to go into counciling. Keep little kids under control or take a taxi.

[@paulst2010able]

Wonderful! 😃 All respect!

[@Bee-qf9zc]

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[@Andrew_in_the_garden]

Oh gosh the angry old people thing reminded me of this one bus ride I took when I had just taken off a leg plaster and was still kinda weak, I stood for a while but decided to sit on the last seat available which unfortunately was a priority seat and proceeded to get yelled at by the old lady sitting next to me, so yeah never sitting on those again fdsafdsaf

[@xx4naxx509]

please do 100 taboos for general things

[@jamesphoenix1850]

Other than the women-only carriages thing, all the rules here apply in the UK as well, although they are far less stringently followed. Although, when it comes to eating and drinking, eating is definitely frowned upon, but drinking is somewhat commonplace, particularly in summertime.

[@davedogge2280]

You should go on the Spanish night train from Madrid to Seville with people snoring in their seat !

[@isabellebruckner3503]

But what are doing if your boss calls you? I can't ignore call if it's work.

[@vladimirceltradat2801]

i can understand all of these rules on and off the train

[@jedijim3]

Hi Shogo! I’m a New Yorker, here there are many cases of poor manners on our subway trains! First , we would never have female only cars, violating equality laws and the fact there isn’t enough for the millions who ride them daily!! Until CoVid, your comment on “ spreading out” in your seat would have been correct, now, many riders use placing their bag or sitting cross or splay legged as social distancing! Lastly, we still have a major homeless problem, and quite a few of those souls use our subway as their home!

[@miramirror2383]

Just wondering, About the priority seat; what about those with a disability that cannot be seen? About the women only cart; a blind man enters who doesn't know what cart he walked on to?

[@-Devy-]

They will get looks and people will mumble about them like in every other country.

[@danjf1]

Backpacks - I cannot tell you how many thousands of students fail this "taboo" in Japan, and in my hometown USA. At leat make sure the bag is zipped up and nothing sharp sticking out of it; like a ruler, etc

[@yusukeurameshi3694]

I notice in a lot of these videos about rules in Japan... Most of them are about respect for your fellow citizens. Even those rules that a lot of locals don't even like seem to be in place to keep a certain level of humility and humbleness to maintain a more positive general vibe wherever you go

[@yusukeurameshi3694]

I honestly like these rules being in place. In your video about Kyoto rules. More the ones where you have to listen to people's tones of voice.... I feel like they are like that for the children... Like a child wouldn't feel any negativity from being spoken to like this only people who are old enough to tell the difference.

[@Simon_Electric]

I don't know if this is a taboo in our country. Growing up in the United States I was always taught to allow people to exit the train and the bus before I get on the train or bus. As a result, to this day I find it incredibly rude when I'm exiting a train and yet I have people brushing past me to get on the train.

[@MrJWTH]

Also if your holding a bag from the front you would have much less of a chance of accidentally hitting someone with it since you would be looking at the people you might potentially bump into.

[@sisu-veikkaviljamiviitikko7032]

In Finland, we have several things what I recommend to avoid in trains. 1. Dont use strong parfumes. Someone can be sensitive. 2. Dont make mess. That is nasty, if chairs are wet or dirty. 3. Dont make noise. If you are listening to music, use your headphones. 4. Dont take space more than you need. 5. This is most important. Dont speak to random people, if you dont have to. Dont stare others and dont interrapt to others things. = Dont start fight.

[@MyaSuri]

Also , there are seats allotted for elderly and disabled people in the bus

[@nimmira]

oh man, that reminds me of that train trip from one county to another in Ireland (2010 or 2014). Instead of reading my book, I studied the history of her family from a single phone call - for 3 hours. (yes, one phone call, 3 hours).

[@lincolnbell6125]

can you drink a sports cap bottle which you seal with your thumb or is it all drinks period. ?

[@wilomica]

We have these rules in Canada. Getting everyone to follow them... well it's a work in progress? In the last two years one man was killed in my neighbourhood rushing to a bus. People forget safety when in a rush. As a disabled person I have a lot of trouble with some of these rules.

[@maghfoormuneeb3918]

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[@StefanAntonikSeidler]

I think there are "natural" rules you're following instinctively regarding how to share public space with others or entering and leaving a train. Of course we have priority seats everywhere in Austria and especially in Vienna people use them respect them. The Viennese subway implemented red blinking lights above the doors, a couple of years ago. It's there to warn people who might try and run to the train that is about to leave. The door will shut close for good now. But in the past, people could just block the door as long as they wanted. Now the "Wiener Linien" tries to avoid delays and acciedents that way. They also introduced a no-eating-rule and you're not allowed to drink alcohol. I too don't like noisy people on trains. Especially on long rides. But forbidding passengers to talk on the phone at all is a little too much for my taste. Especially on long rides.

[@ossy43]

I wish we have the same rules here in NYC

[@Amy-G-Dala-]

How chaotic is the NYC subway?

[@USSAnimeNCC-]

@@Amy-G-Dala- every rule is broken at some point expect letting people off first

[@kirkbest3238]

What if your an asthmatic and need to take inhaler

[@guestsuperguest403]

I am an individual from the u.s. and I love travel. In your oppinion, why should I visit Japan? And what would you like us westerners to know and are their any Japanese teachings that would improve western society? And if they were adopted what should they be?

[@kenwood6095]

This is the first time I noticed the Bio. Where in Michigan? I have family in Lansing and Grand Rapids. Also, my Undergraduate degree is in Theatre. I would love to chat some time.

[@brianpan6453]

As a disabled American coming to Japan as soon as it reopens, how would I be viewed if I asked a young Japanese person to vacate the priority seat so I could sit. Is this even done among the Japanese? Would the fact that I'm American give me less clout?

[@ZyonSigil]

14:27 "you'll have to endure all the staring and awkward atmosphere" so itll be like im back in highschool good to know lol no really i dont even answer my phone or even look at it other than to check the time most of the time when im out anyway so that wouldnt be much of a problem

[@shard_the_sage1320]

I wish we had lines for getting on and off trains here, that would make a lot of sense. I've also never heard of women only cars that may be rather new thing.

[@eyeballpapercut4400]

3:01 "jamming to each other" uh, which *"passageways"* are we talking about? 😳

[@moemuxhagi]

"People need to get off smoothly" 👀

[@eyeballpapercut4400]

@@moemuxhagi this entire episode is full of accidental innuendos and YTP material

[@koriw1701]

I am confused about the rules for riding on trains, especially since I have seen videos of the train attendants straining to shove as many people into that human car-wash of a car. There was literally NO space in the train, yet people still put their backs against the wall of people and pushed as hard as they could, and some of the cars were so full, that no more people could fit into it. Very few of those rules can be followed during that rush hour sardine can. Can you please tell us what happens to the rules when rush hour looks so horrifying? I have wanted to come to Japan for many years, but I would not be able to rent a car and the thought of being jammed into those trains has actually scared me away from visiting.

[@rickcoona]

So... If you are on say a *TEN HOUR* train ride ( like a local line) you are prohibited from eating or drinking *ANYTHING* while on board???

[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

thank you

[@japanesetranscriptsubtitle5386]

Thanks for the infos

[@Meanness_Scar]

Most of the rules are the same in all the countries, right? I always have problem with one. You mentioned how you hate people in their 20s taking priority seats. I am in this age (I'm a little old but people usually think I'm younger, so almost 30 here but 4 days ago one nurse said she thought I'm 15) but I have problems after tumours. So I look "normal" but it's hard to stand for longer as there are many things not working like they should. When I use bus/tram/train with dad and only priority seats are open dad always tells me to sit there while I say "but they are for disabled" and dad looks at me like if I was an idiot (which I kinda am) and says "And you are what...?" as I'm disabled, at least I have papers proving disability in the law. So I am disabled, I really have problems with health and all but I look "normal" when I stand or sit (walking gives me away as one leg doesn't want to cooperate and I also cough a lot). People can get angry if I sit on priority seat because it would be like some kid sitting there for no reason. People also get angry when I cough too much... So without dad I always stand somewhere, hiding from the people and trying to lean on the walls/anything to not feel pain in leg/spine, but it's really hard, especially with bag on the floor I need to pick up later (usually it stands on better leg, I always have bag that is carried on back as it's the least painful way). I have papers saying I'm disabled so if anyone would really be angry I can just showe them (they also give discount for tickets so I always have them) but usually people stare at me like if I was some stinky garbage so I just stand somewhere instead of seating if only priority seats are open, I escape from normal seats when I see older people and all but standing is painful and it causes coughing too so then people are angry that I'm coughing loud... (One person really yelled at me "It's TB! you should go to the doctor!" and escaped the tram before I explained it's tumour so he doesn't have to escape) Especially now in covid era I don't want to just cough standing somewhere but I'm scared of taking those priority seats without dad who almost yells "you are disabled so you can seat here" each time we go together. Is it ok for me to seat on those seats if it's not obvious that I'm broken? How to not make people angry by seating there and to not scare them with cough? I don't want to enter train with like "sorry, people, I'm disabled, my lungs hate me, but it's just damage after a tumour so relax, guys" but just sitting silently on priority seat or standing somewhere and coughing like if I was a barking chiuauaua is not really nice when people stare at me either angry for taking the seat I'm not worthy of or scared of my cough...