Top 10 Reasons I Love Japan - 日本が好きな理由

[@TwoWheelCruise]

What do you love about Japan? The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: skl.sh/twowheelcruise01211

[@rcmrcm3370]

Hint: "My wife speaks English, but she's much more fluent in Japanese, so that's how we'll speak in this section." will go down smoother. :-)

[@yewnammak750]

Well stocked bicycle shops 😁

[@mathamour]

Japan's news media needs to bark more as gov't watchdog: former NYT bureau chief - The Mainichi - mainichi.jp/english/articles/20210116/p2a/00m/0na/021000c

[@sruel3216]

I am lucky to live in Misawa Japan because my wife is in the navy. I love japan for its safety and cleanliness, for the respectfulness and great customer service. Everyone is so nice.

[@LukesLibrary]

Probably safety, convenience stores, food, public transport, blend of modernity/tradition and cost of living is low compared to the UK and of higher quality. Also it is impressive to see Thuong can speak quite a lot of English now compared to this video which is only 1.5 years old.

[@lifebehindbars777]

11. Everything runs on schedule, period.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Good point!

[@roberthale8407]

11. Everything runs on schedule, period. Okinawa enters chat..........

[@aussietramp]

Everytime your wife says LETS GO it just makes me so happy!She's adorable!

[@User_37821]

Japan is like a bento box that is well packed on the outside and well filled inside

[@chillsuke17]

I'm so happy to watch comments😊 I also like this video. I study English with this video😃 英語の勉強をがんばります🙋🏻‍♂️

[@MrAimertan]

I’m a Vietnamese and I really enjoy your videos with Thuong chan . Japan is always my dream country. I studied Japanese for 8 years to always try to find a chance to come back to Japan to live but finally I ended up moving to Scotland to live with my Scottish partner . I had a Brompton back in June last year and that started my little joy everyday riding everywhere with my little Brompton . I must say I’m really jealous with you since the roads and infrastructure in Japan are so good and convenient for cycling . The road quality is very bad in the UK . But in return UK has a national cycle network which spreads everywhere in the whole country. That’s something I wonder whether Japan has that kind of network ? Another thing I would want to add to your video is the discrimination . In the UK people are being educated to have an understanding of equality and no discrimination , but as an Asian I find myself not able to be fully accepted in the society here. People here are more aware of colour people but you still can see a lot of discrimination against Asian people. In contrast in Asian countries , Asian people especially Japanese love your look as a white people. I think if you are from America or from Europe , Japanese treat you in a better way. By the way I’m happy for Thuong chan since I know she has a good husband who really cares for her . I can tell that by the way you interact with her :)

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks, I'm glad you like our videos :) Japan does not have much of a cycling network, and there are very few dedicated cycling paths. We have some very nice courses nearby like Morikoro park, but these are very rare. Many of the main roads though will have nice wide sidewalks with space for cyclists and pedestrians, but you need to ride slow here as the priority is for the pedestrians, even if they are walking in the "cycling lane". Discrimination is a touchy subject and very much exists here in both positive and negative forms. I may make a whole video dedicated to this, but it is impossible to be fully accepted in the society here as you will always be non-Japanese, even if you become a naturalized citizen and live your whole life here.

[@MrAimertan]

@@TwoWheelCruise thanks for your reply. Your insight about discrimination would be an interesting topic although I know it’s quite sensitive. Another thing is I know that many people wish to travel to Japan to discover cities/ countrysides by bikes, it would be excellent if you can do a blog or videos which can recommend people the cycling routes. Or if you know any available website/sources which can provide those information , can you introduce to people too ? :D

[@User_37821]

I’m happy 😃 I’m not living in Japan I think I made a good decision Aloha 🌈

[@camperstar6stringer]

@@MrAimertan Tokyo Cycling Club com

[@xbmarx]

14:18 new ebike? bro, you can't just drop that bit of information that without more details :P

[@TwoWheelCruise]

More details coming soon ;)

[@tolly-m]

Great Video!👍 Thank you so much! My wife is from Okazaki! Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪🇯🇵

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! That's really close by :)

[@courtneyjackson7858]

I love the ¥100 shops! The quality of the items found at ¥100 stores are so much higher than at the dollar stores in the states.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yep, they are awesome!

[@leletfunakoshi5712]

Japan is cleanest country safety and honest people ❤❤❤

[@MikeStrike-Multipotential]

One day i have to visit Japan. Thank you.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

You should!

[@amuro2000]

What a great day for a walk , felt so relaxing . Every time I fly in to Japan I have to find good sushi and a Mos Burger when I'm traveling around !

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Double mos cheese :)

[@JPN55]

Not obvious to all visitors, but the quality of the Japanese elementary and secondary education system is a top reason, including both private and public schools. This includes such measures as school uniforms and haircut regulations.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yeah, I really like the elementary school education system here in particular.

[@samhouston9708]

At 3:51 is that car an el camino or a ranchero or an old ute or something? It looks really clean

[@sunnyn9017]

I love the respect, safety, cleanliness, food and culture. Besides the videogames and anime too!

[@gmustika1]

Very useful information. Keep healthy and keep cycling guys😊😊🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲

[@secretariat-13]

First and foremost for me, I love the culture, very passive and enduring, plus all the points you mentioned, the cleanliness is what strikes me the most, if you can by all means stay in Japan, America is beautiful in its own way but we have an enormous amounts of cultures here and they’re not all good, yes, you can make lots of money here if you are a hard and dedicated worker but if I were you I’d stay right where you are, I’ve discovered and fallen in love with Japan through yours and your wife’s walking videos, great job both of you, stay healthy and happy....

[@andythousand345]

Love the talking while walking in this video. You both are doing a phenomenal job on these videos and hope you do more like this.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

More to come!

[@kazuwilliams5222]

Food is number 1 for me. Love your taiyaki shirt!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! :)

[@Zedia949]

I love japan for the art works and the way they make there temples as an artist i really love there art works from japanese tattoos to anime

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yes, the artwork is fantastic!

[@somethingelsehere8089]

I love the old car scene over there.

[@leletfunakoshi5712]

I love japan so much

[@troythiel6349]

Nicely done! We enjoy watching your bike adventures from the States...our Daughter lives in Yokohama City...we look forward to visiting soon...had to cancel a month trip there due to Covid which would have included a LOT of cycling! Bought her a folding bike for commuting in touring for her birthday in 20....its an incredible country!

[@troythiel6349]

Ps..Onsens!!! We would have them on our list!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! Hope you can take that trip sometime soon!

[@thethielteam-realbroker2386]

@@TwoWheelCruise us too!!!!

[@PedalandTrek]

It was so cute the way she said "めっちゃ美味しい”

[@TwoWheelCruise]

😁

[@keijiazum9282]

i agree japan is very safe but there are scams too . There are many telephone scams targeting japanese senior citizens. I really enjoy watching your channel not just about cycling I enjoy listening to you talking your english is very clear and easy to understand I think your wife will learn english from you very easily

[@TwoWheelCruise]

That's one scam where it helps to not know Japanese 😅

[@colmacjames8424]

This one very nice video Cruise. Its easy to see why you like being Japan as opposed to Western cultures. Of course it was a good place for you to met a lovely Vietnamese wife and to have a lingua franka between you. These videos do give great insights into Japan and what to expect for us touists taking the plunge and going there. Ease of Cycle touring, two thumbs and two big toes up (of course the food is another good excuse to go there). :

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Glad you enjoyed it! Food and cycling alone are enough reason to come ;)

[@appleslover]

I love your channel and voice😊😄

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! :)

[@mwbpo1]

Excellent video, reflects my own experiencse of Japan too. Really enjoyable to watch.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@youknowho]

Hi Cruise! Nice to know your top 10...it's good to know before I visit! On your walk I've noticed that there are NO street names at all and no house numbers?! How do you find your way to an address? What about the postie...how does he/she find her way around? Cheers! Keep up the good work!

[@hoochygucci9432]

Indonesia has the most active volcanoes - 139, then Iceland 130, then Japan 112.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks for correcting!

[@kelvinho1736]

Japanese culture in general is what I love about Japan and we must not forget about the anime, technology (including bike tech), food, travel locations, the convenience of daily life. Anime FTW!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I didn't add anime to my list since we can watch it anywhere 😅 but yes, anime FTW!

[@gowikuscommunityproduction4605]

cool, cool, steady, the soul of the video is creative and innovative , top

[@BarronFujimoto]

Great video! It got me missing Mini-stop soft cream. I used to love that. My wife even had a softcream ketai strap that she'd keep on ther mamachari bike lock key. 懐かしい My singing voice is terrible, so I usually stick to Beatles songs that Ringo sings.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Love Mini-stop aisu!

[@hachapoh]

I totally agree......

[@davidkan5469]

The wife and I agree with your top 10 reasons...BTW...You should find out how you can get on the NHK Cycling Around Japan show...

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Maybe one day... Not possible with my current work schedule though.

[@Jb-oo4gg]

I like your videos. It’d be cool if you could video any bike maintenance vids too!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! We've made a few and will make more as bike problems arise 😅

[@Jb-oo4gg]

@@TwoWheelCruise hey thanks! Do you have any vintage bicycles?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Sadly no

[@jafrytvasia9609]

Another excellent video. I’m waiting for the borders to open back up to live there again. Wild that they’re still planning to hold the olympics. Nice bikes btw, should I bring mine? Are they cheaper/more expensive there? Thanks!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! Big volume brands are mostly the same price, smaller volume brands are more expensive.

[@kelalamusic9258]

I really enjoyed this video. Much, much mahalo!!!!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DylTyrril]

The points you made about public transit were interesting. If you are relocating to a new city or country, or are a tourist, that would have to be top of mind for ease and convenience of mobility. The US is so vast, and in a lot of ways it's spread out, creating gaps, and new opportunities to develop in this area. The couple of times I've been to Boston, I've found their metro to be very well laid out, but if you compare it with a city like Detroit, there are certainly some major discrepancies in that area of infrastructure. Where I am located (Ottawa, Canada), I'd say we have a decent public transit system, but have only recently adopted light rail, and it has had its fair share of growing pains in its 14 months of operation.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Whenever I travel in Asia there is usually a convenient train or bus from the Airport. When I visit home in Detroit, my family has to drive to the airport 😅 The East coast train network is nice though.

[@DylTyrril]

@@TwoWheelCruise That's what I've heard! It's interesting how different countries and municipalities choose to allocate funding for infrastructure projects, such as mass transit. I think it is a sign of good overall health for a town when their public transit is working for its citizens. Being an avid cycling commuter, I would extend that to a city's cycling infrastructure for sure!

[@romeliesalarda7436]

I love Japan The Japanese discipline and the culture ❤️

[@User_37821]

Many people fooled by Japan’s clean, polite and kind appearance But Japan is a strictly hierarchical pyramid society They rank among people, bullying the weak

[@frankyu4967]

Ok Cruise, I supported U by watching all the ads, but the last one was odd, given Disney cruise line might be wasted $ in a pandemic and as a DIS shareholder, I might just write them to stop wasting $$$. :-). Have a fun weekend to all.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! I sold my DIS last year 😅

[@CKexploresNYC]

Damn I see so many bikes not locked in this video..if it was in NYC, it will be gone in 5 mins.

[@markwilliams3623]

the Bathrooms are really clean. In fact I seem to remember in my last visit in 2018. There was a lady Costodian in the mens room while I was using it.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

There will also be female staff cleaning the onsen locker room 😅

[@User_37821]

Japan is a country that is harmful to mental health except bathroom and convenience store

[@utulicarfootmat2968]

Very nice

[@gowikuscommunityproduction4605]

Here I saw the video and have left a trail of comments.❤

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks!

[@martinbguk]

Cute construction signs. Saw those in Hiroshima (or rather the big island just off Hiroshima). I thought it was just a local thing.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Some are national, some are local :)

[@snowym8269]

Yes, but here are a few more ... 1) Scooters! I love riding Honda Super Cubs! 2) Kei Trucks ... amazing little trucks, 3) Pilgrimmages (Ohenro in Shikoku)

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Kei trucks are on my negative list, those things are dangerous! 😅

[@snowym8269]

@@TwoWheelCruise I get it, but I really want one, with a dump feature. My dream is to have a small farm in Japan and to retire there. So I will need a kei truck. Cyclists beware! Lol

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Haha sounds nice!

[@20EUR20]

Idea for a future video: Price of healthcare compared with the USA (hospital visit for a few stitches, X-Ray, serious illness); dentist / crown, etc; medecine price; older people care; childbirth.

[@markwilliams3623]

Yes I love the Fod displays.. I imagine they are pretty expensive

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Probably not cheap

[@toko_ade]

can you talk about owning secondhand bicycle in japan? and about the quality of the bicycle... thank you

[@pristleyweerasinghe3805]

Very true!

[@boomshakalaka415]

Great informational and interesting video as always! Haven't noticed those random sexy bot comments recently but I always flag them, so maybe we've scared them away. 😁

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! There's not as many now, but it's always hilarious to hear Thuong read those comments

[@SIG442]

I am still looking into moving to Japan, I don't think I will get that goal for another 2 years at least. Not just due to covid, but also serious trouble in my life at this moment.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Hope things improve and you can make it over!

[@SIG442]

@@TwoWheelCruise Hope so as well, really would love Japan and seeing what is what over there. Specially for photography it's a amazing country!

[@enriquevillasenor9386]

Wait. “Recently I had to buy auto insurance for my new e-bike.” That’s it? That’s like saying, “We’re going to have a baby” and leaving it at that. Lol.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

😉

[@markwilliams3623]

Oh cool. THere is an AEONN Mall. Same as in Saigon.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Lots of them here

[@billwilliams9527]

As a US citizen and resident, except for Navy time, our situation the US now is as I would describe as 'rather dire'. As future parents, I would advise you to remain in Japan if you can. I can see more and more US citizens moving to 'other countries' becoming expats.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

It's more tempting now than ever before.

[@billwilliams9527]

Roger that and thumbs up.

[@markwilliams3623]

Thuong Chan Kawai neeeeeeeeeeeeee. Love it when she flexes her English.

[@seannifercolman7896]

Hey Cruz& Thoung, here is an interesting fact. Japan Airlines and ANA and all US carriers fly millions of tons of fish from ALASKA AND CANADA TO JAPAN FOR THEIR SUSHI. SO THOUNGS next sushi may be from the US. Also, Thoung should try Let's Rock! Or getty up! Like Krame from Seinfeld

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Interesting! I do want to introduce her to American sushi one day, I think she'll like it

[@seannifercolman7896]

Getty up! And drop the hammer!

[@goondu86]

Gunma used a horse cartoon character as their mascot, that was annoyingly cute too. Ended up getting a small one as a souvenier

[@TwoWheelCruise]

😅

[@yusux]

Cruel Angel's thesis. I see you are a man of culture.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

😎

[@SurpriseMeJT]

I like my Toyota's and Honda's. Are they expensive to buy in Japan? Is diesel still being used in abundance or has unleaded taken over? I'm in France and they are slowly eliminating diesel and the air is much cleaner as a result.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Pretty reasonable here, I think unleaded is more common now.

[@tolly-m]

Diesel is quite unusal for cars in Japan. Probably more than 97% are using gasoline/petrol for their cars. Most Taxis use Propane(LPG/GPL). So the air in Japanese towns is much cleaner than in Europe. 🖖

[@rcmrcm3370]

Under safe: "no guns". Like that about Taiwan and Hong Kong too. State side had loaded revolver pointed at me by pick-up truck passenger two feet away back when I rode a Raleigh Racer to work in 1977. They thought it was funny; me, not so much. Much worse now.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

So true, it's not even a thought for me anymore here fortunately.

[@billwilliams9527]

If you require more personal information from me you can let me know, I'm reluctant to share on your channel.

[@jsal7666]

not trying to be mean but i think you used the word “reluctant” wrong??? i think you meant to use the word “eager” or something like that instead i just figured id let u know bc i kinda got confused reading ur comment so if u could elaborate that would be great

[@billwilliams9527]

@@jsal7666 The reason I used 'reluctant' is because KZbin is far left of center and could have me banned or 'suspended'. I rather not have that.

[@taufikhamzah4452]

Stay in Japan, both,you know you love it, go to US or V'nam for holidays. Perhaps move to bigger house due to your bike collection & for your comfort & roomier.

[@taufikhamzah4452]

@@nogf533 ccp would agree.

[@knife1406]

did you ever make that top 10 things you didnt like list?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Not yet 😅

[@christill]

Out of those 10 things, the only thing I think we have where I live on the south coast of the U.K. is castles. We have quite a lot of castles, but not that many that are preserved like the ones in Japan. Some are looked after but I can’t imagine them rebuilding the entire thing in the same way. Many are just wrecks with a few walls standing or just a hill where a castle once stood. Public transport in this town is not the worst but for most buses and trains it’s a half hour wait between them. Which for a town of 100k people is not particularly good. But I think the biggest thing for me is the normalcy of cycling there vs here. You occasionally see a woman riding a bike in normal clothes and no helmet, so that’s nice to see. But generally almost all the men look like the typical cyclist stereotype. Maybe soon we can follow the US in upgrading to a leader who’s not a psychopath and we can solve all these problems...

[@TwoWheelCruise]

It is great how well Japan preserves them and how well they restore the castles here. And yes, I'm all for less crazy leaders in the world 😅

[@Matt-px2ev]

do u offer yr home on Airbnb?

[@aristot1]

Hi from Tokyo!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Hi!

[@aristot1]

@@TwoWheelCruise Watching your videos make me love Japan even more! Originally from Cyprus, I've been living in Tokyo for the last 4.5 years :)

[@steemlenn8797]

at 11 minutes: When you said "nobody is a cyclist" I thought of this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rH7IlWSnmMp9lbM I am not a "Cyclist" (and most Dutch people aren't either)

[@Anthony-op5ju]

It is strange that the roads are so clean but yet there are virtually no public rubbish bins..

[@Anthony-op5ju]

You're both so cute 🥰🥰

[@TwoWheelCruise]

😊 thank you

[@rommel156]

Bending machine takusan arimasu ne..😊

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Never use them haha

[@jnickel7747]

You live in nagakute? Relay 👍

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yep :)

[@axel9546]

how old are you?

[@markwilliams3623]

Japanese food is good but for me VN food is better. A lot more Vegies and pungent sauces :) Mam nem and Nuoc mam.

[@roberthale8407]

Okinawa is a completely different animal than mainland. To mirror what you have said: #1- US bases nearby increase some risks. Okinawa has been this way for a long time. #2- It's not so clean here. Allot more trash and junk seen in yards and roadsides. Hospitality is a bit less due to the higher Y/A-plate population here (*COUGH* American Village). #3- Allot of cars vs. few pedestrians (outside Naha). Only buses (limited) and a small monorail line (Naha). Tons of Kei cars and slow drivers. Then add tourists. #4- Rain. Winter: Rain with a gale and cool. Summer: Hot and humid with rain/thunderstorms. Typhoon season: anytime all the time. Did I say rain? Oh and by the way it rains here. More rain. Don't forget the salt spray and Oki rust on everything too. And rain. #5- Allot of roadies here, some MTB. See #4 for riding cons. #6- Kawaii culture / everything is cute is here. Then add Habu. Or box jellyfish. See #4 for cons. #7- Convenience (conbini) THEY ARE EVERYWHERE. 7-11, not so much. Many farmer's markets here though. #8- Allot of beaches, allot of castle ruins, allot of parks, but see #4 for cons. #9- Offlimits. (for some of us) #10- Okinawa Soba. Okinawa BBQ.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks for the insight! Haven't been to Okinawa yet, but very curious to check it out one day.

[@roberthale8407]

@@TwoWheelCruise Let me know when you come down. Don't get me wrong, it is beautiful here, just different than the mainland on some stuff. I knew I would have to learn the nuances since I lived in Tokyo for 6 years.

[@2WheelsGood.01]

I'm in LA and the only upsides are nature, IF you're close to it and you have a car (I am not and refuse to drive) and cycling culture, that's about it lol. I legitimately do not understand why people move here unless they're already making like $150k a year. In Long Beach, there are shootings right about every day, mostly gang related but still, too close to home. Not to mention, trash everywhere, hordes of violent junkies, thieves, heinous public transportation and I can go on and on for days.

[@nc7550]

There's a spoiler in the video!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yep! 😉

[@DjClarky78]

Why Japanese language is so hard: His shirt says "ta - i - kanji squiggle - ki" And no Katakana. 3 alphabets to confuse you to hell and back..... Great video, thanks.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

They certainly have the world's most confusing alphabet..

[@DjClarky78]

@@TwoWheelCruise I've been learning for a few years, and embarrassingly bad still....

[@ansom1036]

Don't really participate in Karaoke, when I am dragged there. I pick something cheesy like Journey, Steve Millar band or an Afro Man song.

[@dannygayler90]

Sorry Cruise , I Love Tasmania , not going anywhere else , Too risky .

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

The big car and oil companies have ruined many American cities☹️. 3.5 million people in OC, CA. and maybe 10% public transportation...

[@NathanWongviolaman1624]

Cruel Angel's Thesis !!! You're the MEN

[@TwoWheelCruise]

😎

[@BIG_MOTOR_2]

タイ焼き・・・(・ω・ )

[@bennyhygum9281]

It is SO different from Denmark. Here, particularly in Copenhagen, everything is dirty. Ugly graffiti everywhere. Lots of people just throw their garbage whereever they are. Used facialmasks everywhere. And the traffic! Everybody are enemies. Buspassengers hate cyclists. Cyclists hate buspassengers. And cardrivers. And pedestrians. People here take pride in NOT showing any kind of consideration towards others. When I'm out riding my bicycle I always feel lucky when I return home alive. MANY cars, if possible pass you with as little a distance as possible between you and themselves. That' s the norm here in Denmark. Very little, if any, respect for other people.

[@mikoajbadzielewski3396]

04:05 Oh, c'mon U R from US even The Moon public transportation is better than YoursXD

[@AhidoMikaro]

I have to disagree about the pedestrian safety. If anything in residential areas there are often not even sidewalks. Of course, it is still "safe", but I wouldn't say that big sidewalks are the norm. If anything small and often with gutter on the side, or just no sidewalk. Also in the video with the Japanese woman from Osaka you talked about Japanese keeping the rules on the road/sidewalk. I have no idea what you mean. As you saw cyclists, at least in Osaka maybe, would cross on red all the time. On the side walk bicycles move around like crazy and ignore having to keep to the outside, close to the road. Pedestrians also ignore the fact that they should be walking on the inside and can often even be in the middle. People are on their phones all the time, while cycling, or at the very least have earbuds in, which is also suppose to be a no-no. There is no bigger menace in Japan than the mamachari. I am even lucky enough to know people that had accidents with them. With a bicycle on the road, together with the cars, I feel more safe than as a pedestrian (or god forbid bicycle among the other "cyclists") on the sidewalk. Also at Dotonbori, Osaka for some reason there is always trash around. It might have something to do with all the Chinese there.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

That's true, the more residential areas and countryside areas will have little to no sidewalk and mamachari riders can be very dangerous. I think Osaka in particular is much worse about cycling violations compared to Nagoya, I was really surprised with the number of people running red lights. For Dotonbori, I think it's the combination of many food/snack shops and a high volume of tourists who expect garbage bins, but there are almost no garbage bins to be seen anywhere.

[@AhidoMikaro]

@@TwoWheelCruise I am talking about Dotonbori even right now, with no tourists and many shops closed. It is not like there aren't other places with a lot of food shops in Japan. But Dotonbori is well known as one of the dirtiest places. When compared to many other first world countries it is still better, though, that can't be denied.

[@rcmrcm3370]

Sidewalks are a real rarity in nearly all of the USA. Bike lanes only exist in a few of the areas of some progressive cities, so it's relative. For some one looking at it from a USA perspective, Japan is so much better; but compared to Netherlands, or even Taiwan, Japan has more work to do.

[@rcmrcm3370]

BTW, look up the term "Rolling Coal on bicycles" to get just an inkling of the hostility to bike riders in the USA, do the same for pedestrians. It's not hard to figure out why its dangerous to ride alone or become detached from your pack in USA. I just have a hard time believing this hostility would be tolerated in Japan, much less, normalized as it is in USA.

[@AhidoMikaro]

@@missplainjane3905 What kind of question is that? Yes and compered to most countries, hell yes.

[@duathlete827]

When I was a kid my family lived near Tokyo near an AFB as my father was in the Air Force and my parents always commented about how kind and hospitable the Japanese people were. They said they dreaded the day when Western ways may make their way to Japan and hurt their culture. Always so polite to us kids. In the US, you can now get jumped and even shot for a cell phone. Convenience stores in the US are very dangerous at night and more of a convenience for thieves at night. Lots of robberies and carjacking's of people while getting fuel at night also. Many parts of US towns you don't want to be on the streets after dark. Stay in Japan.

[@turntables3835]

A video about the things you don't like about Japan would also be interesting.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Part 2 coming up ;)

[@rcmrcm3370]

I think he mentioned that at 4:05

[@rubaiyatu]

Karaoke: I stick to easy songs. "Bad Moon Rising" by Creedence Clearwater Revivial is good for this (ONLY FOUR NOTES!).

[@somethingelsehere8089]

If i want to throw the people I am with for a loop, I'll do God Save the Queen by the S#x Pistols. You do not sing it - you yell it.

[@WanderingSword]

only in Japan would you see police officers picking up trash on the street

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Everyone picks up trash :)

[@Sl_king213]

Why don't you teach your wife English. You are a English teacher and all?