These Foreigners Are Ruining Japan

Filming in public in Japan is about to get a whole lot more difficult.
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00:00 What’s Happening in Japan
02:18 Johnny Somali Gets Arrested
04:00 KZbinr Riding Japanese Trains without Paying
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[@AbroadinJapan]

A not so affable video. I’d like to point out guys, I realise the title sounds like an over-the-top hyperbolic statement, but I genuinely believe if this keeps happening, it’ll make filming in public in Japan more difficult, whether that’s KZbinrs, streamers or the general public. Japan is extremely tolerant and generous when it comes to folks filming publicly (as I mentioned in the video) and this risks undermining that atmosphere. When I pull out a camera to shoot a video, I don’t want the folks around me to suddenly feel a sense of dread, because they’ve seen morons like this undertaking awful behaviour over and over, reported in the media.
 Thanks for watching guys - see you later in the week for a more positive video!

[@Shlraori]

Oh no, you’re correct

[@matttzerminator]

Hope it dosen't affect you, been to japan numerous times the past few years and always loved how kind the japanese are.

[@sheppertonstudios8253]

I will do my utmost to offset their idiocy by being extra respectful when we go back to Tokyo in February. These guys really boil my piss with their disrespect.

[@teachingwithipad]

Remember when the 'yakuza' forced him to apologise? I thought they took a joint off your pinky.

[@dannagy546]

I dispise foreigners who do this. It seriously pisses me off. Its not rocket science to NOT be a dickhead and i hate that people like this get so many views that reinforces their bad behaviour. Its already an enormous problem for foreigners renting in Japan and this BULLSHIT isnt going to help in the slightest. I dont want to be looked down at just visiting because dickheads like this make the Japanese Government question everyone who happens to visit.

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Thank you for making this video. Fidias and Johnny infuriate the hell out of me. These "influencers" take Japan's gentle and sincere culture for granted, and make the rest of us visitors look bad in return.

[@smasher420]

im second like

[@smasher420]

now first lol

[@Jabrownie23]

Douchebags have always taken advantage of the shy, reserved nice guy. That's exactly what foreigners like these morons are doing to the general public of japan.

[@Xenon13Gaming]

Fidias won a lambo from Mr. Beast and I believe he sold it. Then proceeds not to pay for anything in Japan. What a douche

[@SirReginaldRutherford]

Coffeehouse Crime, you fucking legend. Awesome to see you here.

[@Thoughty2]

These w**kstains are the scourge of KZbin and the scourge of society. Thank you Chris for calling this out. This was such a refreshing video to watch, and put a big smile on my face. We're all behind you. Let's hope KZbin does something to punish those who are profiting from crime (and general twatery) on the platform. I'm so proud of many KZbin creators and the values to which we hold ourselves to - let's fight to protect that reputation.

[@matthewmyers8587]

Your mustache is sexy

[@jaymercer4692]

Woah I remember seeing you in an old sean video I swear. Didn't you make a video about the "snowflake generation" lol?

[@hasanrampurawala6393]

Hey dude, big fan!

[@DarkStormHero]

wow bro , love your vids too

[@LeeJCander]

Love both your channels!

[@yeetymcyeetersson1639]

"Japanese people will accept you if you behave just like them. But in fact, you're a guest in the country so you should behave BETTER." --Foreign man interviewed by Takashi from Japan

[@yeetymcyeetersson1639]

@@jeremywhitley4271 yeah probably

[@gabor2k12]

@@jeremywhitley4271 Well... Japanese soccer fans cleaned up the garbage as they left the stadiums during the last World Cup, so they do in fact behave better than the locals when they visit other countries.

[@alaaobaid3363]

The Japanese are so well behaved that it is a challenge to behave better than them.....best people on the planet

[@truthseeker261]

Japan will never accept you. If you think so you’re dangerously naive.

[@Kua99583]

@@alaaobaid3363I’d be well behaved too if I was 5ft tall💀

[@NoxiousWitch]

As a Japanese woman myself, a lot of this behavior is just highly disrespectful to how we live and our culture. I am not bold enough to do anything about it, but something needs to be done. I've seen people filming on the streets before, pretty much all of them were respectful, kind, and understanding of others going about their days. I hope this changes for the better going forward. Thank you Chris-san for raising awareness for this issue. どうもありがとうございます！

[@SMCwasTaken]

Si te encuentras con un extranjero americano en Japón Llámale un "Gringo"

[@florenciaatria2601]

As a non-Japanese, I feel truly ashamed and sad about these types of KZbinrs. They lack basic human decency. I am finally fulfilling my long-time dream this year and going as a tourist soon to Japan. I’ve been studying so I can behave as best as possible and avoid being a stress for the locals, treating everything with utmost respect. I am so sorry these morons act like this 😔, I hope they get punished

[@gsuhz41]

@@SMCwasTaken Most of your people come here so, who's really the gringo?

[@Charted]

​@@gsuhz41🤣🤣🤣

[@triple_x_r_tard]

this poster is not a woman

[@YowietheBear]

Honestly, KZbin should be somewhat held accountable. They are allowing the promotion of crime on their website. If it is so easy to strike a KZbinr for using a copyright material, why is it so hard to manage KZbinrs committing crimes (trespassing, theft, etc), especially when it is so obvious.

[@AwakenShogun]

Yep that is true. KZbin was also a place used by terrorist, gangs and other crime organization to recruit more followers which I've seen in the darkest part of youtube that usually take months or sometimes years before KZbin even does a move on removing those kind of videos.

[@StellyITA]

Because copyright material is more easily spotted by the algorithm than crimes.

[@cristinaflorina9538]

@@StellyITA Nah, it's because of money. People point out crimes to youtube on twitter and they still turn a blind eye, so it has nothing to do with the algorithm Because copyrighted stuff loses them money, whereas crime = drama = more views = more money. It's all about the money...

[@StellyITA]

@@cristinaflorina9538 the thing is that is rarely a real human that checks reported videos, or videos in general. I heard artists on yt that got their videos striked because they were painting too much bare skin and the algorithm mistaken that for porn.

[@spudgun3014]

Really good point, they are earning money from this behaviour, actively encouraging it.

[@CreepahKillahRSA]

These people should be permanently banned from every social media platform.

[@RecordToDeathToBoredom]

That's actually a wonderful idea in concept. It's unfortunate that these people will be very persistent in coming back and making new accounts and doing whatever it is to get back on. With that said, they should just straight up go to jail for a few months every time they make stupid videos causing problems for other people.

[@cinthyaoceguera4321]

If KZbin didn’t send a stern punishment against certain “famous & mayor youtuber” because she doxxed a content creator a few days ago; I highly doubt they would do anything here. It has been proven time over time that the only thing YT cares is money.

[@Suchtzocker]

Punishment when they brake any law are not cruel and or unusual@@TheFrenchmanCooks

[@akalichamp7030]

@@TheFrenchmanCooks Excessive, maybe, but that's not cruel and unusual lol. I think a proportional fine would make more sense though

[@luisiana1121]

@@TheFrenchmanCooks That's not cruel and unusual punishment and definitely not excessive for them basically breaking into restricted zones, constantly harassing locals, and public disturbance including being unreasonably loud, provoking a negative reaction from people, and promoting bad behavior on a platform where even kids can see. Those are all crimes and it'd be a shocker to ONLY get a few months behind bars.

[@sorenkazaren4659]

I want to go to Japan so bad but finances are holding me back from doing so. And it just physically hurts to see people go and do stuff like this instead of actually appreciating a place I’ve dreamed of going to ever since I was a child.

[@arnvonsalzburg5033]

Feel you, bro! My dream to visit atleast once in my life for almost 20 years...

[@sorenkazaren4659]

@@arnvonsalzburg5033 yeah I’m 29 now. Been holding onto that dream for as long as you have at least. 😅 At least once I want to go before I die. Heck if I really like it I’d even consider moving there.

[@Im_A_Banana]

japanis pretty cheap right now to visit!

[@nerbprincess6671]

I'm disabled and kinda poor, so idk if I'll get to visit anytime soon. Basically, it's my dream to visit as well, and it's heartbreaking to see people taking advantage of the privilege it is to travel to different countries in such an immature way.

[@NoctLightCloud]

when I went to study in Korea, 4 other students were chosen to go with me and NONE was interested in Korea. They even mocked the locals there. Meanwhile I knew at least 5 girls who studied Korean and would've loved to spend 1 semester there. Life is so unfair. I also went to study in Japan twice, and some of the students there who were on a full Japanese govmnt scholarship only chose Japan because of job opportunities, and were otherwise uninterested😅

[@fderfegtgtrrt949]

I live in Japan as a foreigner for about 5 years now, came as a student and a year ago starting working as a full time employee. I always try to follow the rules in here, just be respectful. Last week, I went to Fuji , Kawaguchiko for few days, and as you can imagine there are lot of tourists there cause obviously because of Fuji, beautiful scenery, famous Fuji Q highland theme park. When I went to the bathroom in one of the stations there, the trashcans near toilets were filled with toilet papers when it specifically says there to flush it. I don't get it why is it hard to research common dos and don'ts before coming to a different country, and even then blatantly disregarding rules written there. I felt sad because obviously not many foreigners are like that and there are many tourists who follow the rules, but this just paints an overall picture of GAIJINS are bad , shouldn't come to Japan notion. So while i get it that not all of us like that, still Japanese ppl must be very tired of foreigners and they just want their place to be respected and treated with consideration.

[@jonahdewitt2158]

When I just recently visited for the first time, I saw signs in the bathrooms saying to flush the toilet paper. My first thought was "who the fuck doesn't know to flush their toilet paper?" Like this isn't a Japanese rule you have to understand and follow, it's basic hygiene of all 1st world countries. Not knowing how to flush is 3rd world shit, how are they getting into Japan?

[@takuknight3598]

What also makes me feel icky about Johnny Somali is that he deliberately boarded an all woman train at one point cause "he didn't get why they needed one" and perfectly demonstrated why they needed one by making them uncomfortable while filming.

[@Sampak82]

He just got handed a 5 years prison sentence in Japan.

[@DavidCruickshank]

@@Sampak82 No he didn't, it's misinformation.

[@hakuma2527]

Jonny Somali also whose real name is Ismael Ramsey Khalid

[@r2gh44]

​@@DavidCruickshankyes he did lol

[@kostuchan4418]

@@r2gh44 Unfortunately it's not true. He's serving his second detainment right now. With how many charges they can have on him, he will probably sit for a few months just to build a solid case.

[@user-vm2bg7xc4k]

今日本は円安とコロナ政策の緩和などにより海外からたくさんの観光客が来ています 日本の文化は礼儀正しく、謙虚で平和、そして周りの人に敬意を持って接します 日本人は基本的に人には優しく接します もちろん中には違う人もいるけど 外国人が日本で暴れても一部の悪い人の行いであり、店に入れば笑顔で迎え、道を聞かれたら親切にしたいです それが日本人の心にあり続ける「おもてなし」であり、他者と平和を保とうという日本の心です 日本に来てくれたのだから楽しんで帰ってほしい 多くの日本人はそう思っています。 この先もお互いが幸せな時間を過ごせるよう、他人に敬意を持っていけたらいいですね。

[@michaeldalessandro3020]

Golden rule of international travel “ when in Rome do as the Roman’s do” not hard rule to follow by

[@charlottegreen219]

I was recently in Japan and saw a tourist lie down on part of Shibuya crossing while his friend filmed him. He didn't move even when an older Japanese woman carrying shopping tripped over him and fell to the ground. No idea why they thought this was in any way funny or acceptable. The kind of behaviour that makes you really ashamed to be a tourist, especially in a place like Japan.

[@aubreysong]

I wonder what kind of 'trend' is this? Is it another stupid new trend from TikTok? Because recently in Bali there's also TikTok viral video about some tourists with similar behaviour just like you mentioned, one of them lying on the road while the other filming. They're causing a traffic.

[@alicianananight]

man this makes m*rder looks justifiable.

[@DriftHyena]

@@aubreysongyep, it’s always tiktok, without fail.

[@adrher1999]

@@peekaboopeekaboo1165 The problem is not the app, but the trends that the app facilitates. But, yeah, people are stupid

[@adrher1999]

@@peekaboopeekaboo1165 Of course not? The algorithm is the problem. It's made to share popular stuff, and if the popular stuff is dangerous, nosy or otherwise problematic will still be shared around. But that's also how youtube works, and every other social media. People are picking on TikTok because is the new one

[@bayotic4286]

i’m so glad you made a video addressing these clowns. it infuriates me seeing these pathetic losers taking advantage of japan and the kindness of its people. it makes other foreigners who actually respect the culture look terrible. i really hope these people get banned from ever entering the country again and this all comes to a stop soon.

[@sergiodarder260]

I have always hated people that responds to humble and educated people abusing and lauginh off them. Japan people treated us very kindly everywhere we visited on our 17 days visit. I know there´s the tatemae and honne way of thinking, but most people seemed to me genuinely kind all the time. (excuse my possible English errors,I m Spanish).

[@Mr37Kyle]

These guys aren‘t Clowns. They are an entire circus.

[@user-xl5mh9qj5l]

foreigner quality

[@johngo3715]

@@Mr37Kyle these folks are an exception to don't judge a book by its cover.

[@yourcraziestm8]

Most foreigners in Japan are similarly stupid to Johny Somali.

[@Alex-rj5wp]

As someone from Germany, this makes me sad too. We also have disrespectful foreigners, mostly in big cities. Edit after 4 months: But I also want to say that not every foreigner is a bad person of course.

[@bestbeomgyustan]

I live in Düsseldorf and definitely can agree with your comment

[@maxmustermann76]

Greetings from an another duesseldorf citizen

[@mtr3754]

To help you gain some perspective as someone living in east Asia, German foreigners are dreaded. Rude, loud, drunk, and aggressive.

[@MandatedReporter]

The edit was completely unnecessary. Those who can't differentiate without context are simply offended because they themselves are armpits of society.

[@Alex-rj5wp]

@@MandatedReporter Can you explain that to me please

[@AndrewTFenn]

Chris your outlook and positive tone on life has been a constant source of inspiration and entertainment to me.

[@richardmackenzie1878]

Don't mistake politeness in Asian culture for weakness. The legal system can be ruthless if you cross the lines.

[@salsichalivre5401]

Just a little bit of research in Japan history and one can find that they are not sweet at all.

[@blardymunggas6884]

What is wrong? I thought Japan is owned by America. That makes Japanese an inferior peasants and should listen to all Americans technically.

[@patrickirish8091]

The Japanese legal system is literally "F$ck around and right find out. A rough conviction rate of 9/10. There attitude is "if you obeyed the law and minded youre business you would not be in a court of law.

[@ahmadaldiwijanarko9704]

But US people are considered Demi-God in Japan, sooo..

[@patrickirish8091]

@@ahmadaldiwijanarko9704 haha. NO. Japanese dont take disrespect well. To them ALL westerners ate "Guests" who are there only because they "Allow it"

[@NotJustBikes]

Ugh. This is why we can't have nice things. I'm planning a big trip to Japan early next year and I will be doing a lot of filming on the street and on public transit. I'm going to be really pissed if these losers ruin it for the rest of us.

[@thisguy1216]

Fr?

[@koolkidkav8836]

ooo I love your content and I’m going to live in Japan early next year also, do you have any particular projects planned?

[@g_rr_tt]

@@koolkidkav8836 "I’m going to live in Japan" Like you're moving from your country to live in Japan for longer than 90 days?

[@ane-louisestampe7939]

Honestly, I'm more worried about idiots ruining it for the Japanese, than your filming.

[@fightinganimations1597]

TAYLOR SWIFT

[@lizasjapandiary7675]

Thanks for talking about this issue! Just recently a KZbinr from my country made a lot of nuisance in last few weeks. I tried to make him aware about Japanese culture and taking videos in public but you know these types of KZbinr is not going to be changed!!!

[@edoardomarcora1456]

Dude I was really hoping you were gonna comment on this situation and this video is amazing, you are amazing

[@niveous5392]

Usually I don’t like when KZbinrs jump on the trend of current drama but I feel you’re the perfect person to cover this drama and I thank you for bringing attention to it.

[@helvete983]

It's not really jumping on a trend though, Chris was essentially held as an ambassador for all foreigners on a TV show, He obviously didn't want to make a video about more of these idiots but felt a duty to do so as one of the bigger creators showing genuine tourists what not to do.

[@ChillingDusselgurr]

I mean, it's not "drama" for him since it personally affects him. Like the previous commenter said, because he kinda got pushed into the ambassador role by national TV, but also because more filming bans resulting from this means less places he could film (in a respectful way) in either

[@antonioraygoza805]

He did a great video to bring this out so we can see the fact that there are people like this that are not worth our time.

[@gigitrix]

I never enjoy when the term “drama” gets lumped in with this very legitimate stuff. Drama is gossip, squabbles and content - it’s about the furthest thing you can get from this video’s necessary and unreserved condemnation of dipshits going actual crimes and dragging an industry down into the mud while doing it…

[@arubinojr5670]

@@gigitrix And it's always going to be current drama if folks keep doing it.

[@markbigelow7565]

This really pisses me off... I lived in Japan a number of years and contrary to perception, the Japanese are kind, helpful people. I remember when I first arrived being in the Yokohama bus station and asking a local if he spoke English, as the trains were quite confusing at first, and while he didn't, he held in to my arm and asked others until he found someone who could help me.

[@Winium]

I'd say that it isn't "contrary to perception" -- it's that exact idea which motivates these "content creators" to screw with Japan for money.

[@AngryAlfonse]

@@Winium there are some people, especially in more outgoing cultures, that misunderstand the quiet and reserved culture for antisocial behavior

[@K__a__M__I]

Some random shopkeeper stacking vegetables took us to our hotel two blocks away because he couldn't describe the way in english - leaving his shop unattended; the chief of staff of *Tokyo trainstation* personally showed us to our lockers when we got lost in that maze! Just two instances of remarkable friendliness I experienced in Japan when visiting. I'd hate to see that get ruined by random twats and view-whores.

[@mayshusakuhanamurasufferli5438]

Yes, they are so kind that they keep saying keep sending unawanted nudes, harass me etc🥺

[@user-xc3fu7ek4q]

@@mayshusakuhanamurasufferli5438 irrelevant, all countries have bad people.

[@arthobbitworks791]

I stand with you guys on not letting this get a lot worse and If I every do a live stream, I will do my bast to be respectful.

[@VeganChickInOz]

I f*n loved all the obscenities you let fly in this episode. SO GOOD !

[@AMan-xz7tx]

"Clout chasing" (as the internet calls it) is such a prevalent issue everywhere, and the fact that these people have not been viciously deplatformed (or arrested) for committing literal crimes has only emboldened them and those around them, I'd even go so far as to say that they've made the term "clout chaser" synonymous with "active criminal"

[@kleinerprinz99]

Bump. Yeah those scumbags exist everywhere.

[@ZalyQQ]

its worse than that because so many people hate-watch it brings in to much ad revenue that youtube supports them instead.

[@johngo3715]

It's all about form over substance for most people these days. Disgusting.

[@WGGplant]

the issue is, they thrive off of the hate. you can't cancel these types of people

[@helvete983]

The Somali guy was kicked off YT and has been kicked off his latest platform too I believe, too little too late. The problem is the platforms themselves aren't held to account, and as long as idiots like him bring in revenue they really don't care until there is enough backlash to make advertisers think twice.

[@Jooree92Melo]

Currently in Japan as a tourist and its pretty bad. There are a number of tourists who are being so disrespectful, a lot of people who did not do any research or readings before coming here. You can hear the locals comment on their behavior. 😭 Despite this, they have been so welcoming and kind to us.

[@bloop8618]

I hear it too. I obviously ignore it, but it's sad that it's happening.

[@rkarcade7417]

I saw that in October, too, in Osaka. Some Polish guys were accusing the local venue that they "cheated" them on money. They were arguing for 15 minutes. But the fact was that there was a service fee they did not want to pay. They basically forced the lady to give them a discount. The whole bunch of locals waiting felt evident discontent. Many tourists come and misbehave. In Kyoto, too, when filming, basically everything stands in the way of others and locals. Unfortunate as it is.

[@NoNeedNoGreed]

@@rkarcade7417 That sounds more like a misunderstanding than purposefully being a nuisance. In a lot of countries (probably not so much in Japan) local services and people will try to scam foreigners out of money. And the service fee was maybe not shown in English and maybe not beforehand leading to the guy feeling he was being cheated or targeted

[@izumiruki]

I miss tourist-free Japan ngl.

[@9b5a]

@@rkarcade7417This is typical polish mentality.

[@anthonykoeslag]

well done for making this video!

[@dustinwidjaja]

I’m DEFINITELY buying your book! Hope it ships fine to southern China!! ❤

[@ScrinGeneral17]

I'm glad such a popular channel made a video to raise awareness on the issue. Chris is being a badass as always.

[@cotoa4049]

Considering your reputation has an outstanding track record of being respectful to the people living in japan, your incredibly brilliant script bashing these irresponsible "entertainers" has put the biggest smile on my face. In no way should these actions be tolerated or seen as "entertaining", but rather just a kid who didn't get enough attention as a kid doing things they know they shouldn't. Thank you for the video, hope to see your next video on finding love again!

[@meejmuas8686]

I hope Sharla is in that episode. If not, I fear for Chris' safety

[@corsaircarl9582]

You notice Johnny is smiling in the back of that police vehicle...he didn't learn.

[@CockmageLVL99]

I don't know... when I see Chris body language and overall behavior in his videos when he is together with other Japanese people, I cannot help but think that it comes over as indifferent, western-ignorant. Standing sideways, with a bored unmotivated look, taking things with one hand.

[@dyltravers]

Fantastic video. I really appreciate how well you got across how angry and disappointed you were with this behaviour in such an eloquent and well spoken manner.

[@brave1272]

Okinawa was my very first duty station after joining the Marines. I went on to be stationed at Camp Fuji and Iwakuni. My love for Japan and it’s people is immeasurable and I really respect how much honor you give their culture. They are the kindest and most accommodating people to everyone and unfortunately the dumbasses of the world like to take advantage. Your video on climbing up Mt. Fuji was so awesome I almost felt like I was home again, and I remembered things from my own experience of climbing it that I’d forgotten about for almost 25 years since having to come back to the states. I wish Japan made it easier for foreigners to permanently relocate there, because I would move back in a heartbeat.

[@jonnyevans7652]

Totally agreed, and makes the rest of foreigners look bad unfortunately.

[@seasong7655]

This is just my opinion, but I think japanese people should not assume every foreigner is like this. Crazy people will always exist in every group

[@lucky4d725]

@@seasong7655 bruh if things worked out that way then the whole world would be different, not just Japan.

[@pitbul2877]

I mean, all these troublemakers share a certain readily apparent characteristic. So they don't make me look bad per se, and if everyday Japanese people start discriminating against this certain kind of foreigner, I won't be affected by this either. So I'm fine with this.

[@rvfiasco]

Yea, that's the absolutely crappy part. We're not ALL like that at all.

[@jonnyevans7652]

@@pitbul2877 I think that the issue can go beyond filming in public. For instance what if there was another pandemic it took Japan for ever to open its borders last time and with these idiots running around I can’t help but think it will have some impact for example the borders opening.

[@Scoobay]

Chris is the most sugoi gaijin. Always sad to see these occurrences, but seeing Johnny Somali get decked was a small consolation.

[@AbroadinJapan]

Rebranding to SUGOI GAIJIN

[@marktg98]

I replayed that bit 10 times or so, so satisfying. 😂

[@technophobian2962]

​@@AbroadinJapanaffable sugoi gaijin

[@wanderingjadah]

I was like "YESssss" then I was also like "but I don't condone violence" 🤣

[@sparksparkle]

After all, he is Mr. Affable.

[@benbunyip]

Great video! Spot on!

[@fenr155]

Thank you for using social media as it should be amd allowing us into your world.

[@miaicegirl9143]

Japanese KZbinrs I know actually get permission from the locations they plan to take their videos beforehand. I think that’s really admirable.

[@komi-sanmustbeprotected5665]

Imagine holding a person at gun point, stealing their wallet, and your testimony in court is "I didn't know that was illegal in this country", I didn't think it was possible to have that little common sense, these people are openly committing crimes and documenting themselves doing it

[@first__last]

"I didn't know that was illegal in this country" That's a good excuse. I'm stealing that.

[@puxtbuck6731]

I mean it’s not a sincere excuse. He’s just saying I’m sorry I finally did something people actually saw and not stupid fuckin 12 year olds

[@kaltaron1284]

We have a saying for that in Germany: "Unwissenheit schuetzt vor Strafe nicht." - "ignorance doesn't protect from punishment"

[@kaltaron1284]

@@first__last One of my favourite stupid excuses is from a Shadowrun source book: "No, your honour, I didn't plan to kill him. I just wanted to intimidate him a bit. He looked pretty intimidated when I blew off his head."

[@kristin7146]

Or even better, "sorry I made them feel bad." 😅

[@jaypioh]

3:15 ABSOLUTELY BUCK BROKEN

[@Robwolf28]

This video is helpful, I would love to visit Japan someday but I am stuck where I am at for now.

[@m_a_s6069]

This is not just a "Japan" thing. These "influencers" are just a menace EVERYWHERE.

[@killurrstudios]

But the problem is Japan's got a reputation for being polite. But as Somali found out, the Japanese descend from Samurai!

[@ritaa1359]

they all travel for pics and content

[@FinalFantasySUX688]

It's only a problem when it's not in the western part of the world tho...gotta follow their rules, respect them and their laws but the western world nooooope.

[@eishanasir692]

everything for contentss urgh

[@kostuchan4418]

@@FinalFantasySUX688 US citizens braking the law in US is "just" US problem. US citizens braking a law in any country that's not US becomes international problem. That's the difference.

[@amyaw98]

I'm currently in Japan. These recent events have made me extra aware of how I behave so that i do not offend anyone, and I'm making sure every exchange with a Japanese person is a positive one. I'm concerned that we may end up in a situation where streaming will be banned, affecting good people like Connor, Rob, Pete etc 😪😡

[@Potte]

That's my fear too. If this isn't handled in house (i.e. KZbin and other social media sites), it will be handled by govts. I don't know about you, but I don't trust any government to handle anything to do with social media in a way that isn't heavy handed and comes with a lot of collateral damage for good people.

[@JokeswithMitochondria]

influencers are so entitled

[@sterlingarcher8041]

@@JokeswithMitochondria hey mate i got curious by ur username so decided to click on ur profile. Wasnt disappointed lmao

[@trumpputinkim]

@@sterlingarcher8041 thanks for pointing it out haha

[@thany3]

@@JokeswithMitochondria Yeah I alwys took the word "influencer" as a bad one. I mean you shouldn't influence people, especially not by taking the piss with the honesty of Japanese people 😑

[@GHOSTVAPOR]

They don't ruine Japan , They are Ruining Tourists and Foreigners Reputation . Japan is one of the country you NEED to Read about before going . It is the Country of Ultimate Respect

[@nickgonzalez474]

Damn love your background set up, where you buy those items at?

[@Ozai75]

They absolutely will ruin it. It makes me so angry because there are people like you, Rob, Pete, Connor and Joey et all that go around and show amazing and beautiful parts of Japan that most of us won't ever be able to see..

[@sauriel596]

For sure.. theyre getting the full US/foreigner package now..

[@helvete983]

I wouldn't be so sure, Chris etc are all very respectable, speak the language and can demonstrate their body of work is a positive one. It might curtail some shooting if it's random, but generally on location I think they should be ok. The Japanese people are cautious and wary of idiots but they aren't stupid.

[@MrNajibrazak]

@@helvete983 not enough. as an expat living in Japan I share the sentiment of the populace. 7 out of 10 from the West are assertive rude ignorants. I ve seen how Westerners harass the local school girls. You guys are NOT welcomed. The damage is already beyond repair if you truly have a good grasp on things locally.

[@trudreus7327]

Already happened

[@IWantToStayAtYourHouse]

whats stopping you from seeing japan? You have your whole life to save up money for japan.

[@AnitaSleap1080z]

So many people dream getting to visit Japan, and KZbinrs like Chris are so important not just to promote tourism, but to educate lots of us outside of Japan.

[@gamerrowedy6614]

shit my dream is to live there im worried these a holes might cause them to ban foreginers from living there

[@CJCJCJCJ]

@@gamerrowedy6614there’s just no way they would do that. They’d pass filming laws if anything. The idea of banning foreigners is fear mongering

[@user-ym4fx7gx6t]

​​@@gamerrowedy6614their population is aging out so rapidly the JP government is propping up KZbin channels like this one so that it brings more people over there. These idiots won't change the fact that in the next 50 years Japan will likely be a much less homogeneous society with tons of ハーフ babys in the mix

[@yourcraziestm8]

@@gamerrowedy6614This would be a great idea. It's long overdue for them to ban foreigners. You really got no business living there unless you're very rich! Japanese do not want foreigners pollute their lands. I'm losing more and more respect for Japan as they just keep letting in all these obnoxious stupid foreigners.

[@M8gazine]

@@gamerrowedy6614 2 goofball youtubers being a nuisance are not going to cause them to permaban foreigners from living there my man

[@ltjgrio4730]

I’m glad someone brought this up. Formally I was in the Marines and infantry at that. But, before that I was first and foremost an anime fan and was overwhelmingly excited in 2016 when I finally got to take a 3 weeks vacation in Japan. Despite the negative stereotypes associated with Americans and military I did the very best I could to be extremely respectful of others and the culture and did the best I could, as I had in every country I visited, to be a model tourist. It saddens me that this week I’ve seen not one but, two videos of foreigners being arrested in Japan for purposely violating the law for KZbin clout. Please guys when visiting other countries represent your home country in the best possible fashion and remember that you are a guest.

[@toadmadhatter]

Epic ending there Dude. Respect.

[@chrisembry3736]

Thank you for taking your time to make this. It's so sad that "influencers" like this will be the death of video and photography freedoms if incidences like this keep happening. Thank you for raising awareness. Remember to always be polite, not just in foreign places, but places you visit daily as well. Treat others the way you want to be treated.

[@malwads1836]

The unfortunate thing is that basically ANYONE can be a influencer...This includes people like this that more than likely have Cluster B personality disorders😮‍💨.

[@chrisembry3736]

@@malwads1836 sad but true, and they typically get away with it while "nice guys" finish last

[@elisha8603]

chris can you make an etiquette class for foreigners and call it abroad with a plan 🙈

[@marcgriffiths24]

Class one.. don't be a C *NT

[@SonicRyan1992]

Him, Joey, Sharla, Connor. Pretty much all of TokyoLens and GeeXPlus could easily create a 1 hour video called: "How to Not Embarrass Well-Behaved Gaijin in Japan"

[@andrewkillen4829]

Agreed

[@Potte]

You don't even need a class, just need to be a decent human being. Japan is a pretty rigid society (particularly if you want to live there), but not so rigid that a normal, polite, sane person would have to change their whole demeanor or learn a bunch of rules to visit.

[@malwads1836]

​@@PotteExactly NORMAL people can adjust & do fairly well...These types however probably have Cluster B personality disorders like NPD & ASPD😬.

[@levack88]

Thank you, Chris! A huge fan. This is why your videos are special. The plot and production grow every time you release something. And your content will age well. No one will be watching these (people you talk about) offensive "viral videos" in half a year, while yours are timeless - because they show genuine inquisitiveness and respect for your surroundings - and capture history. Your videos inspired me to study Japanese and navigate my perception of the culture. Would you ever consider making a video on Haruki Murakami's Japan? He is one of my favorite writers since childhood. Many of his novels are set in the 80's Japan. My favorite are DANCE DANCE DANCE and IQ84. Best wishes from New York!

[@eldraque4556]

I've heard you're an ambassador, nice one fella

[@tokuchaan4693]

この手の「迷惑系KZbinr」について取り合げてくれてありがとうございます。日本人としてお礼を言いたいと思います。 Thank you for calling out bad behaviour of these "trouble maker Tubers", Chris. We Japanese take pride in our hospitality and kindness. But we also tend to be bit skeptical about foreigners since our society is largely homogenous one. (less than 3% of foreign-born residents) I really hope these 'bad examples' don't affect negatively how my people saw foreginers visiting (and living in, like you Chris) Japan.

[@passbyicecube]

Do take note that we foreigners do think these pricks are truly infuriating too, I hope this will not be a trend.

[@damaito1829]

そういうクズのせいで外国人が嫌われる... 追放しべきだと思うんだよな

[@lolgast77]

❤

[@BrotheEditMaster]

❤

[@infinitesession5439]

Yeah I really hope these dumb streamers don't leave a negative impression on all foreigners. Honestly most of us visiting Japan want to be here to learn about the culture, history and amazing historic and view sites in person. Please don't hate us foreigners for the actions of a small few who do not represent the majority of us. 🙇🏽

[@sheppertonstudios8253]

I mean this in the kindest possible sense, but I hope Japan accidentally deports Johnny Somali to Somalia, rather than the US

[@Cadrid]

So do us Americans; he’s a menace to society, no matter where on Earth it exists. At least in Somalia his internet will be too spotty to make vids and poison minds.

[@Nynke_K]

I want better things for the people of Somalia

[@drex5160]

​​@@Nynke_Ktrue...send him straight to Antarctica 🥶

[@indridcold9593]

pebble 🫵🏼

[@martijn9568]

​@@drex5160Pinguins have feelings too. I personally fee like that there is no place for people with a-hole behaviour anywhere.

[@augustvonmackensen9785]

Dear sir at 3:13, I do not know who you are, but you are a fc..king legend !! Educational measure of one punch to the head administered flawlessly 😄

[@TheCreepypro]

this is why we can't have nice things, I hope everyone takes chris's message to heart

[@XxZannexX]

I definitely agree with you Chris on now needing to actively report these bad actors. Ignoring hasn’t worked, so action needs to be taken.

[@iveyao120]

The vigilante punching the first guy was extremely cathartic to watch. Thank you for showing that clip Chris. And thank you for raising awareness on these people Chris for the sake of Japan.

[@luk4s195]

The coin sound was the best part of that clip

[@billyhatcher643]

i want to goto japan and make videos to remember my time being there but with these jackasses going there its gonna destroy my ability to take photos and videos i really dont want japan to ban video and photos at all but i do want these shitheads out and banned from returning

[@yologogo5441]

I just hope the guy didn't suffer from negative consequences...

[@jase276]

From what I hear he owns a cafe or a bar and he did face a bit of harassment from the streamer's community. But, I also hear that those in support of what he did have been kind of balancing that, so it is what it is @@yologogo5441

[@TechnoViking__]

What does cathartic mean?

[@kumoitojp]

Had me laughing from the first joke (like doing happy videos) to the end. Thanks!

[@khaldounal-nuaimi3594]

Having just returned from Japan, I can't express enough how kind and polite every Japanese person is over there! From the taxi drivers who pause the meter at traffic lights near our hotel to the bus driver in Kyoto who assisted me when my Suica card stopped working while paying the bus fare, every interaction with the locals was truly remarkable. Everyone in Japan is exceptionally polite and delightful to interact with. It saddens me to witness these sh*t-fluencers taking advantage of the wonderful people of Japan.

[@pog-be3gq]

あなたが京都のバス運転士を親切だと感じたならゴミは持ち帰って下さい、外国人のマナーが悪い。日本人はあなたたち外人に怒ってます

[@FromGototheGo]

I'm 10000% with you, mate. Had all these experiences myself and I'm happy that my wife showed me many of typical japanese traditions and nuances beforehand so I wouldn't unwillingly make a fool out of myself. We tried to respect all these important details and imitate behavior and aside from my beginner's level japanese the locals seemed impressed and delighted. And then we saw the tourists: loud, nasty, smelly, ignoring etiquette, not adapting to anything, uninformed, sometimes disrespecting important places. Especially the special snowflakes aka streamers and influencers... It made me irate and I felt so ashamed for us, even without having any connection. I just hope the locals won't grow tired of outsider's anytime. I recently read that they want to limit or completely passage to the mount Fuji because of the litter-issue and overcrowding. It makes me sad that they have to resort to such means.

[@phillydisco]

Yeah, if anything, I hated being around tourists when in Japan lol. Well, most of them didn't speak english anyway, but the ones that did speak a language I could partly understand (French) were pretty rude. We see them in the Caribbean resorts too, being rude.

[@ingenium2872]

@@phillydisco LMAO I can relate! I went to Japan last March. I was in Ebisu and walked by a group of French dudes just WAISTED out of there gourds going into what looked to be a quiet pub making a loud entry. Yelling and shit.

[@Mwoods2272]

Soon the Japanese won't be polite and kind to foreigners.

[@jungpinoir]

Its sad when ignoring these people doesnt work and they get big off it

[@flameguy3416]

They get off to it*

[@neotagatg3238]

the idea that ignore it and it will go away doesn't work when several million others aren't and never were going to ignore it. Sadly these people have an audience and it's better to confront them then hope they just go away

[@justmechanicthings]

Theres just too many sleepy eyed masses giving them the attention

[@TheDuzx]

Their viewers are also clearly on the younger side and I think it's crazy that KZbin is algorithmically serving 12-18 year old people content about breaking the law. They should probably ban most of this content, but also I feel KZbin has a moral obligation to supress this content from younger viewers.

[@Grahlt]

@@neotagatg3238 Yes, sadly, there are plenty of miscreants and losers that watch these streamers and support their awful behavior.

[@aishamullen9066]

Japan is one of the most amazing places I’ve ever been. Everyone is so kind and the hospitality is unmatched. People like these KZbinrs have no respect for different cultures. I love being immersed in different cultures and I do my very best to be respectful to and informed about where I’m going.

[@nealhills7157]

"baton of twattery" hahahah my new favourite insult! Well played sir

[@OzRiderCam]

Glad you picked this one up, I saw and article in the Guardian Australia and was so disappointed that these clowns have so many subscribers given their poor behaviour and lack of respect. Sadly it's not surprising in today's world. As a traveller to Japan, I have been met with nothing but helpfulness and kindness everywhere I have gone by the Japanese people. We drove 2500kms around Honshu in July this year and met some beautiful people and we cannot wait to return again. Arigatougozaimasu Japan!

[@Daijyobanai]

subscribers? Bots.Paid for bots.

[@ghettofridge]

I recently took a trip to Japan and I felt extra conscious of my actions because of people like these. Japan is such a hospitable place, to spitefully take advantage of that says a lot about you.

[@Eki2718]

Japan ranks as the 3rd or 4th most xenophobic country on earth. Where on earth have you gotten this delusion of it being hospitable from? Weebs are seriously delusional. Scary

[@NormanReaddis]

They're hospitable because they need tourism. They're economy needs the revenue from it. If you're a local, it's a whole new hell.

[@nanashi7779]

​@@NormanReaddis that doesn't really change anything that the comment said

[@RaynardJuki-cv2bo]

​@@NormanReaddisit depends on the individual.

[@24hr-Gaming]

​@@NormanReaddisWhen you go to a store or go outside do you act like a raging gorilla because "they need the business"? If that's the case your mum should keep you locked in the basement.

[@nicodemous5402]

NC Renaissance Fair is pretty great! I think it's the largest in the US!

[@vicdog4440]

I like the fact that you can see what area of KZbin videos is most replayed now. Watching that first slimeball getting what he had coming to him just made my day.

[@isekun]

It's so sad what social media has done to our society, to think that just to gain attention on the internet, people would actually go as far as to trespass and steal is quite depressing. Not that without social media this wouldn't happen but would definitely occurences be lower. Thank you for covering these topics and bringing them to the lime light even though they are not the type of content you generally enjoy making!

[@RecordToDeathToBoredom]

You shouldn't think about it like that. There is always a trade-off to anything. To talk about it like that means to ignore the good that came out of these things. For example, the world is more aware now with the internet. KZbinrs and streamers are normal people that became successful and you wouldn't have Abroad in Japan without it. Not only that, but him recording himself do these things and post it all in public means there's always proof against him.

[@saiyaniam]

It's the smartphone that did it. Before smartphones you needed pc to go online, and the internet and world was much better. The smartphone is one of the worst inventions ever. It's toxic and ruining people. Everyone and their kids n grans online due to the smartphone is whats caused this.

[@AlessaParker]

seeing Johnny Somali just smiling while I'm assuming when he was being taken in by the police is extra aggravating since it clearly shows he's got zero regrets for his stupidity and is just enjoying all the attention

[@Hieroglyph83]

I am sure he isn't smiling now sitting in Japanese prison for 2 months.

[@JeffDvrx]

he's just used to the US way of doing things - you do some stupid shit, you get caught, you lawyer up, get released, rinse and repeat.

[@amicableenmity9820]

Classic sociopath behavior. They don't fear anything.

[@Grim_Beard]

It's psychopathy that involves reduced fear response, due to neurological abnormalities. Sociopathy involves a learned tendency towards anti-social behaviour.

[@gakidomo9561]

@@amicableenmity9820 His next video; "I got kidnapped by a group of Cartel! "I got doxxed by 4chan gangs!" "I got beaten up by my own people!" These, I would actually watch it lol

[@arvandero]

I can't wait for the episode where they walk across the DMZ in Korea!

[@jenofire8724]

Thanks for making this video. It really bothers me how these foreign influencers treat folks here in Japan. I’ve lived here for 4 years now, and people here are so incredibly kind and generous. I agree with other commenters. Don’t take their culture or their kindness as weakness. If you come into their country, be respectful.

[@FullMetalLuffy]

Perfectly chosen swear words to perfectly describe some cretins. A tactically deployed "a d**khead" is one of the few things i get patriotic about being British. We have very little else going on for us right now honestly..

[@AbroadinJapan]

Hear hear 😂

[@FuzzballRenakitty]

Adding "Proper-" before any insult is something us brits pull off perfectly!

[@FullMetalLuffy]

@@FuzzballRenakitty like pure poetry :D

[@andrewbulock]

We use that word in the U.S., but it's much more effective with a British accent.

[@andrewbulock]

That being said, I think our accent is more effective with "*sshole."

[@DiscoZocker]

私は現在日本（外国人）に住んでいますが、これらのライブストリーマーの行為について日本国民全員に本当に申し訳なく思っています。 これは止めなければなりません。 訪問する国の規則を尊重することはとても簡単です。 ここにいることを誇りに思います。 両手を広げて私を歓迎してくれてありがとう。

[@oriens70]

日本に住んでくれていてありがとう。私も日本に住む日本人として、このことには責任を感じており、止めなければと思っています。海外からの旅行者・居住者の大半は礼儀正しく、日本の法律・文化を尊重してくださいます。一部の不届者の為に、彼らの入国が難しくなったり住みにくくなるのは許せません。一緒に良いコミュニティを作っていきましょう！

[@DIIELAST69]

アメリカ人として、私は日本文化を愛しており、人々がただ生きようとしているだけであり、皆と共存しようとする美しく、とても謙虚なところが大好きです。でも、他の外国人がアメリカ人であろうがなかろうが、他の外国人を見ると、残りの私たちを悪く思わせます、日本、単純なルールに従えない愚かな人々をとても残念に思います、あなたは愛されていますし、実際に気にかけ、考え、そして考えている人たちから敬意を表します習慣や法律を尊重してください。日本に行くことは私のやりたいことリストに入っていますが、その後は本当に恥ずかしいです。 文法のスペルが間違っていて申し訳ありませんが、安全で健康でありますように。

[@fanbaredo11]

こんなごく少数の個人の低劣な行動を見ただけで、外国人全体に偏見を持つような人間は、ただの幼稚な差別主義者ですので無視していいです。 そもそも、この手のアホなKZbinrや配信者は日本人にも大勢いますので、無関係なあなたが日本人に申し訳なく思う必要は欠片もありません。 この問題の根底には、迷惑行為や反社会的な行動でも、周囲の注目を浴びて再生回数が伸びれば 利益が出てしまうという今のインターネット社会の歪んだ構造があります。 迷惑行為をする個人を責めるよりも、youtube をはじめとする企業側に適切な対応を求める方が遥かに重要でしょうね。 一緒に呼びかけていきましょう🤲

[@nathanolson3135]

🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫

[@Joshpower57]

Imagine getting this response in the US for the refugees and illegal immigrants 😂😂😂

[@MovingSocks]

Recently there seems to be more and more news in the social media (e.g. folks lifting the barrier open without paying for parking) that foreigners are causing problems in Japan. For some of us who actually wants and fancy the idea of living in Japan is just going to become an uphill struggle to live and adapt. As much as I love Japan it is a place which is incredibly different from my home country. And as much as I want to learn Japanese and adapt to cultural norms, there is going to be more and more prejudice and double standards on foreigners making mistakes as they are trying to learn and adapt......Time is a great healer and all that so fingers crossed that foreigners in general will be seen in some more positive light.

[@WeiWenqing]

Stay away from Japan, you will never be East Asian person

[@nzsgym9]

As a Japanese, I’m soooooooooooooooo scared of foreigners who are rude.

[@florenciaatria2601]

As a non-Japanese I feel so ashamed and sad for this kind of behavior 😞, it angers me even. I hope they get punished. I am traveling soon to know Japan and I will behave with utmost care and respect 🙏🏼

[@susan4273]

Imagine living in America and you’re surrounded by people like this and you have to live with them. It’s awful!!

[@kayakfishinghokkaido9884]

As a resident foreigner, I apologize. Japan deserves much better.

[@leonmat26]

@@susan4273 No we aren't surrounded by these people. I live in America and these idiots would've lost their teeth almost immediately. I have seen people gotten beat up for less in the trains. There is a reason why prank videos in America stopped happening. A lot of those youtubers got arrested or beat up. So they go to more friendly countries to do what they definitely cannot do in America.

[@vaevictis_]

Just came back from a visit to japan, and I’m shocked at how someone would feel the need to behave in such a disgusting manner?!? The people there were so nice and polite to everyone! Everything is so clean and organized. I’m really angered by this 😡

[@kjul.]

Yeah. They wouldn't dare doing any of that in the purple dimension of green faces. (But seriously you're right)

[@THEanovah]

It reflects a contempt of Westerners towards Asia. When do you see Asian influencers causing trouble in the West? Like never.

[@shintenkai1648]

It's called attention seeking and getting payed for it. Brings out the vile rodents. Social media is rotting western society and they all suck it up and love it. Only thing worse are the people that subscribe to that crap.

[@skywalker6563]

@@THEanovah TOTALLY agree with you. This phenomenon is not just against Japan, it symbolises an attitude towards whole Asia

[@Vondrell3335]

These people need to be better. In any country you should respect the people around you

[@adamvifrye2690]

yeah yeah thats great, so who's gonna completely eliminate any kinda mental illness or differences between humans... because you'd need a serious eugenics plan to make everyone the same to guarantee nobody acts a fool in public ever. at a certain point, the country just has to stop giving them so much attention.

[@jamesgustin4980]

You worded that much more politely than I would of lol

[@bloodlove93]

at the very least don't break the rules and do illegal nonsense. if you're naturally an a hole fine but don't commit crimes in other countries.

[@DavidHunter]

They make their living from sensationalist crap that drives views (also terrible terrible people)… this needs fixed at source. Blatantly criminal and disrespectful content should risk banning their entire account and money streams. Permanently.

[@nicholausbuthmann1421]

Well said !

[@cplcabs]

I don't understand why KZbin and other platforms don't ban these guys. KZbin is quick to censor comments that do not break their rules, but yet they allow people like these guys to put their hideous content up. Its ridiculous.

[@warmpianist]

I tried to call out before about that fidias criminal on it creating a sub channel to prevent the shadowban and get monetized for its crimes again, but youtube being a dummy head told me that it's "free speech" so it won't ban those criminals.

[@ElitzAdrenaline]

I used to watch your videos when I was an aspiring Weaboo moving to Japan with subtitles on. Now that’s I’ve grown I don’t think I’ll ever be full filing that dream of doing so…

[@terryfirth1582]

I went to Japan with my 8 year old grand-daughter last April. The Japanese people were wonderful and looked after us really well.

[@KylieKylie19]

It's terrible that foreigners visiting Japan stop at the Shibuya Scramble Crossing and take pictures with their smartphones or obstruct the passage. Many foreigners throw garbage and cigarette butts on the streets. Such disregard for manners by foreigners has become commonplace. For Japanese people who follow good manners and live a normal life, this is nothing but a nuisance.

[@vercoda9997]

I think that to take a pic in the middle of the flow - if you're not blocking people - is fine. But it's not your own private social media spot - it's a very busy, very public place - you Have to respect that, and be aware of both every other person passing And the lights changing. If you stop for 5 or 10 seconds out on the edge, out of the main flow - fine, but then move on with everyone else. You can always keep crossing as many times as you want, to continue.

[@Geeodude]

Yeah idk how people just stop when people are walking behind them. I took videos and pictures in Shibuya crossing but I kept it moving or I made sure I wasn't in the way

[@fpsmatthew6107]

I know its not japan but I am from Edinburgh, Scotland and tourists do this often as well which makes it incredibly infuriating for who want to get somewhere! people aren't considerate enough

[@Tz3952ii]

Another place is an anime spot in Shonan. Tourists are in the street and the local drivers having difficult times. Also it's quite ironic that Chris is calling out those influencers but he himself was the one who did an IRL streaming with Cdawg and Pete in Golden Gai for money where filming is banned in the street and wasn't even apologetic when an old lady came after scolding them. Now that place is becoming a tourist spot rather than old local neighborhood gatherings spot, destroy long lasting culture 😔

[@fr-gf4dv]

When I watch YT's Shibuya Crossing live broadcast, I see that there are many tourists who do not obey Japan's road traffic laws, which is a real problem. I am worried that it may lead to an accident.

[@Med_Sel]

is that an actual background or an unreal engine one it looks amazing

[@thisismonitor4099]

These people reinforce all the stereotypes that people in Japan have about the west. This makes it very hard for those of us that speak the language and know many of the customs to be able to quietly enjoy ourselves without being regarded as a potential problem everywhere.

[@wzdew]

The very definition of "This is why we can't have nice things".

[@user-pc9om6md3p]

There have been many foreigners like them in Japan for a long time, but since the internet was not developed at that time, people did not know about them.

[@aliaydin5348]

i love the content, i love japanese culture, i wish I could visit but plane tickets are really expensive from half way around the world.

[@hotstuff400]

I am not even Japanese but Japan is my happy place so watching some tourists and content creators doing this hurts me so hard that I get so emotional. I have been to Japan many times and I am always humbled and it pulls my heart strings of how kind, respectful, good-natured and polite they are to their tourists. It hurs me so bad. I hope these youtubers will be forever banned from entering Japan to set an example.

[@poipoimaster142]

​@@TheArnelDeLeongood bait bro

[@kaizokujimbei143]

Reminder: Communism is when ugly, deformed freaks make it illegal to be normal then rob and/or kill all successful people out of petty resentment and cruelty. The ideology is all just window dressing. ------------------------

[@theunicornbay4286]

No hate but you really consider japan your happy place over your own home country? Are you insane??

[@tapesquid874]

@@theunicornbay4286well not everyone is happy in their home country

[@DargorV]

Japan is simply better than a f*ton of countries including the sad joke thats become the united states of bruh, its not even a contest. Europe is just shit all around, china & russia just make you disapear, canada is going down the drain because of their boomer population. Doesn't leave much does it. So yeah, I'd pick Japan too in a heartbeat.

[@CodyWright-pq3eq]

Shout-out to Tom Green. He pioneered the megaphone on a Japanese subway more than 20 years ago.

[@Me_You_JP]

日本に住む日本人ですが、ほとんどの観光客や在住の外国人の方は無害で私達の国を尊敬してくれていると知っています。 残念ながら一部の極まれなアウトサイダーな人が注目されているのは事実。日本にも保守的で外国人を良く思わない人がまだいるので、こうした状況が続いてしまうと残念ながらお店や地域によっては外国人をまとめてシャットアウトしてしまうかもしれません。そうならないことを祈りますが。 日本で悪いことを試してみたい「お客様」が居たら、東京拘置所など日本の深い体験をして貰うのも良いかもしれません。日本の法律はかなり厳しくルールも規律もトップクラスだと体感して貰えるでしょう。興味深いブログをありがとうございました😊

[@walkerlr8082]

I lived in Japan for 3 years. Japanese are some of the most generous, honest and friendly people I’ve ever met. These “creators” who go over there, or to any country, and break the rules and cause people distress for views need to be prosecuted just like Johnny then be virtually kneecapped by being banned from their platforms, and of course be banned from entry to Japan.

[@Myriel67]

Probably you didn’t live in Kyoto!! Because nothing from what you said is true!!!

[@claudia73472]

​@@Myriel67depending on how you look. If ur ' attractieve ' than it's easier I guess

[@TheArnelDeLeon]

Who are you to judge and look down on these creators? They are broadcasting their lives and risking their livelihood to entertain people. Then they use that money to do charity and help people in need. What have you done? If their is anybody you should be angry at it is the boomer generation who've been hoarding money from those in need. People should be free to live their life however they want to. Don't trash talk these creators for making their own choices in life.

[@Skdrgn0]

@@TheArnelDeLeonhere’s the typical and hypocrite talk about freedom, I can bet you’re from the USA, know something, your freedom ends where mine starts and that applies to everyone, you’re free to do whatever you want as long as you don’t start to be nuisance to others, learn to respect the peace of others Also it seems like you glorify Robin Hood life where doing bad to some is acceptable as long as you do good to others, what a joke

[@turinmormegil7715]

​​​​​​@@TheArnelDeLeonoh yes cuz f@ck1ng over other people the other side of the globe is totally acceptable cuz he donates, right? Let's apply that to a broader horizon, why not? Everything can be done If you donate to charity afterwards, right? Theft, M@rder, R@pe, gen@cide, human experimentation, human and sexu@l Traffic, sl@very, mutil@tion, w@r crimes, arson, ped@ph1l1a, all can't be pursued against someone If he has donated a cent. Clean slat just like that! They can do anything bad to people just wanting to Go about their daily lives with no consequences and we having no right to disapprove cuz they do that to "entertain" people? That's not how this works, 1mbec1le. Do you know who ruins people's lives for someone else's entertainment as well? Fellas at seggs sl@ve traffic. Just cuz It tickles people's fancies doesn't make It ok, duh. Bullies think like that too. Risk? Here's a tip to not risk their lives: not be a Douche to everyone you meet on the streets. Be respectful? Then why not make a normal stream? And excuse, creators? What do they "create"? A tarnishing reputation for their Compatriots? That yes, I agree then. But nothing else. Even a cloud of dust has more purpose and usefulness. I'm astonished at How you have the Audacity to say such a stoopid thing and even try to defend those human g@rbages. They don't risk their lives hahaha you m@r@n. In Japan? They all do those things in the one country they know people are harmonious and docile, with Low crime rate and a strong state. Why I don't see those in Brazil, Mexico, China, India, Iran, South Africa, North Korea, Russia, Cuba? I'll they you why: because they are just pooss1es entitled cuz they have money up their @sses and use that plus their privilege to a tourists visa to be a nuisance to common working people and paint their homecountry in a shameful light. Cuz they know If they were to do that in one of those countries, they'd get f@cking sh@t at least. Do us a favor and stick your Head under a bucket, that way you don't get to accused us of wanting to take away your free speech, but we also don't have to listen to bullsheet like this.

[@DENTYUcord]

I see comments like, "Japanese people should crack down harder on foreigners like this," but I think the biggest victims are not us Japanese, but people of the same race and nationality whose trust is indiscriminately damaged for the sake of one person's temporary Income. Also they say, "Don't get me wrong, there are only a few people like this," but we know that bad deeds are more noticeable than their good deeds, so the saying exists, "When you leave Japan, act as if you are representing of Japanese" Where a large number of people had spent many years growing candy fibers into giant cotton candy, they sprinkled water on it.

[@_Prismatica]

That's a beautiful metaphor ❤

[@kaizokujimbei143]

Reminder: Communism is when ugly, deformed freaks make it illegal to be normal then rob and/or kill all successful people out of petty resentment and cruelty. The ideology is all just window dressing. ------------------------

[@_blank-_]

"When you leave Japan, act as if you are representing of Japanese" **Nanjing flashbacks intensify**

[@twoStean]

@@_blank-_ Haha, your mentality is unmistakably representative of the Chinese. masterpiece bro

[@_blank-_]

@@twoStean I'm not Chinese though nut someone's gotta remind them of their war crimes since their school doesn't

[@Komikino]

I have been to Japan 4 times now with my last trip there in April 2023. I had a blast on my recent trip filming my experiences, the cool places we visited, the sites, the scenery, and of course, the geocaches I found there. It was a wonderful time and I am looking forward to a return visit (hopefully soon). Seeing these idiots out there causing all this trouble really makes me mad. it makes me afraid that if I am vlogging my adventures there on a return visit, that people could be seeing me as part of the problem. Is there anything that you would recommend for us decent vloggers to do or keep in mind while we are there? Of course, things like: don't be an idiot and don't be like these guys are pretty obvious but would there be anything else to keep in mind. Especially with things going on in Kyoto. Thanks for the input and advise! I would like to see a follow up if there are any new changes or improvements going on there. if you want to see my Japan trip videos, I do have them in a separate playlist on my channel.

[@chlone5042]

I saw an american girl in late 20-30s yelling at a JPN old lady in 80s in the bullet train the other day. I asked what's going on and the girl said "the old lady wouldn't switch her seat." I assumed the old lady had sat in the wrong seat and gently asked her to show her train ticket, and you know what the old lady was sitting exactly where she should be sitting. I was confused but the girl basically wanted to kick the old lady out so that she would be able to sit with her boyfriend side by side. I was speechless.

[@chooikemen_2000]

I am Japanese, and while it can be frustrating to see some foreigners, I don't hold a negative view of all foreigners. Every country has its share of foolish individuals, and I find it a joy to see tourists enjoying themselves.

[@gosikh]

Japan needs to create a do not enter list, that list needs to be shared with airlines.

[@VincentMcmanus.]

you mean a blacklist.

[@stupidnamewaster]

@@VincentMcmanus.same thing

[@VincentMcmanus.]

@@stupidnamewaster no. One's the correct term. The other sounds like you forgot the correct term.

[@stupidnamewaster]

@@VincentMcmanus. doing too much

[@VincentMcmanus.]

@@stupidnamewaster trying too hard

[@frostneedle]

For Christmas, I wish that Fidias and Johnny's sense of adventure and mischief rise even further and finally get out of hand to the point of serious injury, getting trapped on a remote island without any means of communication, or just good old jail time.

[@dankonishi1423]

Tom Green's "Subway Monkey Hour" and Jackass have done this before in Japan.❤

[@erikasakai2692]

I was born and raised in Japan and it’s sad to see how my parents/friends etc are starting to dislike “gaijin” (foreigners) the more they see these kinds of news.

[@mattostovitz1098]

As they should

[@MixedChick1]

I would of cared in the past but not anymore. Many People here in Canada and USA are very prejudice and east asians face discrimination too so don't feel bad. Well all over the world the majority gets treated the best.

[@ems4884]

Distrust or dislike of foreigners has always been fairly easy to provoke in Japan. It happens in every country, of course. But Japan has a tradition of insularity which makes it a bit different

[@VorpalSnickerSnack]

You should get them to watch more Aboard in Japan! ;) He's a perfect example of having many foreign friends join the adventures of enjoying Japan, that should help some of their worries.

[@danterichtofen9585]

I'm a 27 year old welder in America and I went to Japan a week ago for the first time in my life and absolutely loved it there. I hope these douchebag KZbinr's, especially the foreign one's, don't ruin it for me as I hope to return and/or move to Japan in the near future. I've been watching your videos since 2 years after you posted the Culture Shock video and I enjoy your content Chris. It definitely prepared me for what to expect realistically in japan. Even tho I heard of this beforehand, I was still shocked by how cheap the food and tickets to events were and loved it even more. Such good food. Thank you for what you do, Chris. Safe travels to you.

[@5sweatingpalm]

sir going to Japan will be a terrible idea, if you are going to work for 1 of the japanese corp, u will regret it. If you are a sole proprietor or doing business and as a transition to trade or sell items better start building relationships. It matter most and above all else About their culture include in the being respectful thing. VERY IMPORTANT. Make sure you deliver above and beyond because they will share it with their friends.

[@bigfootindeal1525]

Why are there so many people that take kindness as a weakness?! In feudal Japan, disrespect could leave you without a head. Ahhh....good times