Travel Influencers Are The Worst Tourists

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After East Asian trends started getting popular all over social media - there’s been a rise in overtourism in all parts of Asia. We see the entitlement in full action when creators go to Japan, Korea, and China, and treat public places as their own personal TikTok content farm. The Worst Tourists Are Travel Influencers with main character syndrome #edvasian

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[@hyukadoree]

i love u

[@kamoebas2222]

@hyukadoree Lol what in the world 🤣

[@necococo]

That yoga video... is even worse when you know that in Japan, tight leggings are considered UNDERWEAR (to be worn under skirts/shorts) and not outerwear like it is in other countries. :x

[@Sweep-u5k]

hes backk!

[@StephenSternforPresident]

I got four replies and I got pinned 0 seconds into my comment being posted I think I got boted can I say that boted

[@ishathakor]

i wanna add that that guy who is facing charges in south korea literally defaced statues honouring comfort women who were young south korean girls and women sex trafficked by the japanese army. he isn't just an annoying troll he is a genuinely morally reprehensible person. he was 100% aware of this too

[@limarba9062]

I’m looking forward to his new occupation as a cabbage farm laborer. 🥬🥬🥬

[@Lanthekpopfan]

his name is jhonny somali

[@somanith8372]

His real name is Ramsey Khalid Ismael who goes by Johnny Somali online

[@allier1867]

He alsl went to.lotte world blasting obscene things that the kids could hear.

[@fabdragon2071]

Yeah Mr. Somali could spend life in the worst prison and no one would be bothered.

[@eunji_teahouse4891]

I call it the tourist Disney syndrome. Somehow when some tourist go overseas they believe the whole country is Disney; the people and sights there are amusements and actors specifically designed for the tourist to have fun experiences, and they get to act like thoughtless children

[@Firedragon1657]

Interesting take! I wish that this was studied

[@cottoncandykawaii2673]

these people act the same in their own countries though

[@epic7224]

Ugh as someone who lives in a tourist country...don't even get me started. Its just YUCK. Especially the walking around in thong bikinis into a freaking KFC. NASTY. I don't want your butt crack by food. We don't do that here. And the whole making everyone "exotic" 🙄🙄

[@o.m9514]

OH MY GOODNESS. THAT is what i've been saying about tourists to the UK!!!!!

[@RariettyC]

Even Disney isn't designed for those sorts. At Epcot (the park designed to effectively be an alternative to world travel) there's this step pyramid in the Mexico section that drunk tourists keep trying to climb up, and it's super common for Disney influencers to do attention-seeking stunts. Even in a place custom-designed for those folks they still are tempted to break rules and cause hell for staff for social media clout

[@MaryB3ary]

omg that poor Geisha dude. that insane tourist was literally sprinting after her, staring at her intensely, then began to just snap photos of her. I felt so uncomfortable just watching that, I cant imagine how that poor woman felt just trying to get to work :/

[@monbub]

she was clearly trying to escape too! it was disgusting how rabid that woman acted, trying to take photos as if it was the last thing she could do. the way she ran towards her...god it makes me furious.

[@amaririii_ch]

​​@@monbub Not only is she trying to escape, whenever you see a geisha outside, that means they're heading somewhere for work or for training (idk if she's a maiko or a geiko). So she's also bothering her while she's on the job.

[@keikeninu]

Luckily the Japanese have now banned non-Japanese altogether now from certain areas because of people like this. So the next time you can’t go somewhere thank a Karen

[@yriEth]

@@amaririii_ch That was a geiko (look at her hairstyle + obi that looks like a square + short sleeves on kimono), but both maiko and geiko attend daily classes and also engagements with clients:) Since this geiko is dressed elaborately, she's going to meet a client. They dress plainly for their classes (also, classes happen in the morning, while in this video the sun seems to be setting).

[@amaririii_ch]

@@yriEth Oh, thanks for the info! I didn't know that geiko would still undergo training like maiko does.

[@savannahrhodes4694]

When I saw that person sitting on top of the Hachi statue, I gasped so hard and the audacity meter went through the ROOF! It’s THE meeting spot in Shibuya and so beloved. Makes me so angry.

[@1000OtherFoxes]

More than a meeting spot its the story behind.. zero respect

[@Mizutsune_15]

I read Hachi, and thought you said through the woof. 😅

[@bleakautomaton4808]

As if people didn't hate Americans enough...

[@monbub]

that made me genuinely so disgusted. hachiko's soul deserves better than to be sat on by an ignorant uncaring tourist. yes I know the dog isn't in the statue, but still, that statue represents hachiko's legacy.

[@southcoastinventors6583]

Dog already died so it has bigger problems

[@CodeDusq1]

The only thing more embarrassing than an influencer acting entitled in another country is them acting like they own the place.

[@akuma62793]

@@CodeDusq1 colonizers will tell you it's their promised land 😘

[@Itz_Zagha]

​@@akuma62793LMAAAAOOOOOO

[@1000OtherFoxes]

I mean… that’s what the west has been about for centuries ironically

[@1738-l1j]

​@@akuma62793lets be honest its the blacks that are the problem

[@NameFirst-jv9gj]

​@@akuma62793 💀🤣

[@MarieValentinoChannel]

honestly, i wouldn't mind if they started banning influencers

[@1980rlquinn]

I'm hoping for this, honestly.

[@ola_imjustagirl]

Petition to ban them.

[@indigo_neo]

They already have (with tourists anyway). Tourists are now banned from the Geisha district in Kyoto.

[@eo0-g9j]

Influencers are paid to promote japan or dubai

[@MarieValentinoChannel]

@@indigo_neo I don't think that it should be all tourists though, some people are well-behaved. I'm just talking about the influencers, not tourists in general. But I see the reason why: Some tourists are indeed unbearable. It's just unfortunate. It really makes me feel ashamed and it makes my stomach turn.

[@puffinlia2449]

This video is physically painful to get through for me bc the second hand embarrassment is killing me😭

[@limarba9062]

I’m more livid than embarrassed. 🤬

[@puffinlia2449]

@@limarba9062 me too.... I've always been taught that when you're in another country, treat it like you're a guest at someone else's house. The people there shouldn't have to accommodate or tolerate YOU, you need to assimilate. But I've been traveling since diapers so that might be why

[@iricandescence]

Your cat is so cute 🥰

[@honeybee347]

​@@limarba9062this, the dehumanizing of the people around them makes my blood boil

[@May-ob8oq]

Same

[@maliuuum]

im from rome and i find it so appalling that tourists don’t realise people actually live here. they will gather around in masses and make it impossible to walk in the streets, they shove people passing by to get pics, they will stumble around drunk off of cooking wine at 5pm, dont pay their bus tickets and try to be funny with the ticket checkers, i have been bothered while i was in high school by american kids coming up to me asking what bars they should go to, loudly, at 9pm, while i had been working since 8am and very obviously not in the mood to chit chat. i dont live there anymore but every time i visit my parents it gets worse and worse.

[@sleepinred1577]

THANK YOU! I live here now, and people are so incredibly disrespectful, it amazes me every day. especially in the metros, being completely unaware that people just want to get home after being at work/university the whole day long...

[@southcoastinventors6583]

Glad I got to see the Trevi fountain before they closed it

[@happytheory4836]

AGREED! Watched videos before taking my family to Italy and respected Rome as the amazing city it is, not treating it like a f**king amusement park. Learn the language, learn the social norms, and be responsible!

[@sunb5738]

Yes !!! And then they complain that the locals are rude...

[@aronhelios1734]

Same experience, but it was Florence. I swear, the city centre is a nightmare to live past 9am.

[@kraizeehg4546]

We were in Japan a couple weeks ago to visit our dad (my brother and I are half-Japanese). We went to a temple and there was a Canadian couple there filming with a selfie stick right up at the section where cameras weren't allowed. As if that wasn't bad enough, the guy was narrating OUT LOUD IN REAL TIME instead of filming quietly and doing a voice over later on. "This Toronto girl is at a temple like it's something she does everyday..." It was super weird and disrespectful.

[@silvananivis9867]

Average Toronto behavior

[@Lostboy811]

That is horrible I could understand someone making an honest mistake but I wonder how they would feel if someone went to their religious institutions and just started taking pictures without care.

[@kraizeehg4546]

@Lostboy811 Our dad practices the Shinto faith, and I was just relieved he wasn't there with us when that happened. Even if it was ignorance, they should at least have done research. But also, signs were posted and some people were even holding placards that said no cameras and please be quiet. :(

[@limarba9062]

Eastern religions deserve respect too!

[@sashab687]

Sheesh. And it's not like churches are any different - I have been to so many of them in Europe and it is usually very quiet in them even when they are full of tourists. I dare say any place of worship or important location for any faith should be a place to be quiet and reflect upon yourself and your life - or, if you are with someone, talk quietly about the artworks and special objects in the place. Basically, treat the place with respect, even if you have some misgivings about religion as a whole (I know I certainly did going off how extremely lavish many churches can be). A place of worship is not the place for any discourse, antics or goofiness.

[@CavalcantiFirks]

Last summer, I went to Santorini expecting white walls and quiet views. Instead, influencers were yelling directions at photographers. All that, and they probably just bought cheap followers from quicky social!

[@anthriani]

Santorini is waaaaay too popular for quiet views. There's a spot thats meant to be perfect for viewing the sunset. more than 100 people packed into the small viewing area with people on walls so they can see some of the view... and some genius tourist was taking the 'romantic' moment to propose... in the middle of the crowd. no thanks.

[@Oricato]

Mt brother went to Santorini last year too and his only complaint was the influencers who had hired photographers and then just skip the queues when everyone was patiently waiting. Apparently the photographers were also just as entitled and rude as the influencers.

[@Moshimonsters2]

I'm going to Japan really soon as a tourist and it's heartbreaking to see that fellow tourists are being idiots for internet likes.

[@limarba9062]

American tourists have always been kinda loud and idiotic. Social media has made it worse.

[@RavenFilms]

This is what’s has always stopped me from going to Japan.

[@BirdieImagineeBCH]

@@RavenFilmswhy? just don’t act like those type of tourists and be respectful and you’ll be fine

[@1980rlquinn]

@@RavenFilms Come during off season, and spend more time in the smaller stops outside the "big 3" of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. You're far less likely to run into them, and there are fewer tourist traps as well.

[@tenneluna6948]

​@@RavenFilmsI went in march and there weren't that many tourists, mostly old ladies going on trips and schools. That was years ago though, tourism has completely exploded during the pandemic so it might not be true anymore

[@summerrose791]

As a working class American being able to travel is a privilege and these ppl are taking that for granted and ruining it for everyone else

[@seaurchinted]

seriously- These types of tourists ruin it all for people that actually like to travel. I don’t believe travel influencers actually enjoy traveling. I think they like leaving a “mark” where they’ve been and don’t care if they disturb peace for the people that already live there because their visit is temporary. People just have zero etiquette. Especially embarrassing for us Americans because you know if someone was filming themselves climbing the 9/11 or Viet Soldiers Memorial, people would be MAD. Treat memorials in other countries like your own, DUH!!

[@bread0keke]

​@@seaurchinted it's not just the American people, it's also the European people

[@trishale6793]

@@bread0kekebasically white

[@bread0keke]

@@trishale6793 yes

[@appleitree]

Well said the fact you're able to afford travel is on its own a prestige and these people are destroying that prestige and their own sociability

[@ben-san6055]

What really sucks is that foreigners who live in Japan also have to deal with the rising stigma. It normally goes away when I start speaking Japanese but I get more looks than I’m used to on the train or in restaurants even when I’m with my (Japanese) wife

[@wombat4583]

Rising tourist stigma is happening in a lot of countries world wide and not just from bad behaviour from some of them.

[@KaiseaWings]

Oh no!

[@shadowgirl11]

Sammmeeeee! I have gotten the gaijin seat more often.

[@bleakautomaton4808]

I can see it making any xenophobia worse...

[@ben-san6055]

@@Leila3i5 日本人について文句を言っていませんでした、日本人は全然問題じゃないやん。日本は僕の大事、この国が大好きです the problem is foreigners who come with no love for this land or it’s people and act foolishly. This is what I wish would change. Do not question my love for this country in which I raise my family

[@renarouge5558]

I hate it when they disrespect religious sites. Shrines, temples, churches and mosques are not theme parks!

[@amnaali7215]

Real

[@penthe-e]

Yes, and you don’t have to be part of a belief to respect what it means to people / the locals. It’s just basic decency

[@ANoOneOnTheInternet]

Do these people want angry spirits? Because that's how you get angry spirits.

[@wiswc]

They obviously don't believe

[@ANoOneOnTheInternet]

@wiswc it's sad that their intentions aren't to enjoy the difference in culture.

[@megamegaO]

They don't care

[@southcoastinventors6583]

Temples and shrines aren't build by spirits unless you count all the sake consumed

[@sherrifjenkins9229]

I mean, I kinda wish they would. Someone has to teach them.

[@crabwalk7773]

Consequences. As long as there are essentially no consequences, this will continue to escalate. Look at Logan Paul - he is still doing quite well, having little consequences for his filming in Japan. Pity. Perhaps if Jelly Smelly gets 10 years in South Korean prison, the trend will alter....

[@iricandescence]

"Jelly Smelly" 😂

[@TearLilyd]

Lmao is that his actual name 😂 jelly smelly oh my lord

[@harrypottah8889]

@@TearLilydit’s Johnny Somali.. Jelly Smelly is so accurate- he’s probably musty and hes hard to clean up (his act)

[@ashleyfrances]

The airport tray photos are irritating. Imagine just wanting to get through security quickly and some nitwit is trying to be *aEsThEtIC*

[@hyperdude144]

The worst part of the Airport being made even longer by the worst kind of "celebrity".

[@ciguatera780]

who in their right mind gives a damn about what their tray looks like? it's already an inconvenience

[@KaiseaWings]

The people interrupting the Maiko on her way to work is exactly why a few streets in Gion are now closed, or rather it's labelled as a private road. It's very overblown online. I think it's just safer not to take photos of them at all. I think it might be helpful if other tourists start stepping in when we see this kind of behaviour. Within reason, only when people are being obnoxious social media streamers and not when people are just a bit overexcited.

[@limarba9062]

I noticed that the person trying to get a picture/video (wtf was she even doing?) looked to be in their 40s or older. Guess some people don’t outgrow rudeness and stupidity.

[@chadrific]

my first time in kyoto in 2019 i was walking in gion (not even on the banned streets, and it wasnt yet banned) and a maiko got out of a car and these tourists ran over and tried to put their phone in this woman's face. right in front of a sign that says not take photos

[@ece282]

@@limarba9062Karen entitlement syndrome very WW behavior

[@clarimm6675]

I'm living in South Korea right now and you can really tell that the people here are fed up with stupid tourists. And it's always so embarrassing when there is a loud group of tourists on the train, then I always also get bad looks or comments even though I don't know these people, it's so frustrating. I actually pointed out to many tourists that they have to be quiet on the train/subway but some just ignore it

[@피리를-불어라]

Korean Parliament drafting up new laws just for future Johnny Somalis and nuisance streamers lol. Theyre definitely sick of it. 대한민국 🇰🇷 화이팅

[@ambds1975]

Tourists from other states are wretched on our public transportation here in the US as well, taking up enough space for four times as many people, talking loudly about the locals on the train as though we are interesting zoo animals who can't hear them, being rude about every aspect of etiquette with doors and seats, etc. I feel less terrible about it though, because at least they are my fellow countrymen. It's beyond embarrassing that they are that bad abroad, too.

[@lilyflower5576]

I don't think there is anything wrong with being loud?

[@clarimm6675]

@lilyflower5576 I generally agree with you, although people being loud can be a nuisance to others. However, when you're traveling countries like South Korea or Japan, this behaviour is heavily frowned upon in public spaces, especially in public transport which is something you should research before coming here. I've even heard local Koreans say "you hear Americans before you see them" 😬

[@ambds1975]

@@clarimm6675 I wish it were more frowned upon here. Being noisy in an enclosed space is awful.

[@mirandamaple4691]

As someone who lives in Tokyo, those train videos are absolutely infuriating 😭 leave us be, we just wanna go to and from work peacefully

[@ChocoShark-l9j]

Omds the train one actually makes me cringe. Like people just be trying to get home! 😭😭

[@chadrific]

i get annoyed when tourists talk too loudly on the trains here 🤦🏾‍♀️ dancing?? singing??? wtf 😩

[@CrimsonRequiem1]

Like its super quiet too I hear, so you literally walked in with the idea of being a nuisance and not following the lead of the locals on the train

[@vf1923]

I think that's true in a lot of places. People traveling just want to mainly travel. But a lot of people only use public transit when they travel, so they think it is a performance space.

[@kenjinpiniteu]

@@CrimsonRequiem1 It really is quiet. I got smacked in the middle of rush hour in Shibuya trying to head home to Setagaya and even though I was cheek to cheek with like 5 different salarymen, the only thing you can hear is the overhead PA announcing the stops and the quiet breathing.

[@Skatedeandre]

the 2nd hand embarrassment had me skipping around a LOT this video I have no idea how these people can act like this in public

[@kpoopcorn]

the ramen thing omg the poor woman

[@I_barni_I]

Nice profile pic

[@Lilfemmefatale]

I just be thinking, were these people raised by actual wolves? I would rather die than be caught doing this shit, bringing shame to my entire family and social circle 🤣

[@CrimsonRequiem1]

i was cringing on every clip, def painful to know people act this way

[@metal_pipe9764]

I'd probably just repeatedly ask them to stop until they do it.

[@opheliamunroe1110]

Influencers being wild in other countries legitimately makes me more anxious than ever to even think about traveling. Like folks are jumping these people and I don't even blame them but you can only push a population so far. Japan is literally banning tourists from some local shops by claiming there's no room or enforcing invitation only rules so that only people they know can bring new people in. It's getting really bad and I'm honestly so embarrassed whenever I see videos like that. Because I don't even like seeing people do that kind of nonsense in the US. Which mostly leaves us only being able to visit tourist traps when a lot of people genuinely want to visit some of these temples and historic restaurants. I don't understand how you can leave the country and then act like you have no home training. Who. Raised. These. People??

[@Gr95dc]

I don't think is people suddenly forgetting their manners when traveling abroad, I bet it's because rage inducing content gets more engagement and thus more money, plus sadly not facing any consequences or ate least minor consequences. Japan is the perfect place to do this atrocious content because people are so polite. They try that shit in my country and they'd get sacked in the face real quick

[@Taybrian1]

I went a few months after they opened back up from covid to visit my sister. Other tourists were super chill and almost blended into the crowd. If people had been acting like this and being this stupid, I might not have gone at all. These people are making it bad and it's embarrassing

[@gwennorthcutt421]

@@Gr95dc it really might be the few loud terrible people overall. it still sucks tho like, stop exploiting tolerance to get views :/

[@patrickwilliamson29]

Don't worry dude, lots of countries very welcoming to tourists

[@opheliamunroe1110]

@patrickwilliamson29 I know I just feel really bad when people can't exist peacefully in their own homes without tourists being a nuisance. I think we're all extremely lucky to be able to travel the way we do and it sucks to know people literally don't know how to act. 😮‍💨 These videos gave me such bad secondhand embarrassment.

[@empressmarowynn]

People just shouldn't act like this period, regardless of where they are. I used to work in a museum and one time we caught some guys filming themselves while literally dancing on top of a sculpture. They ran before security could grab them and if someone pays cash for their ticket there's no way to identify them. Guys got away scot free despite actually damaging the piece. It's ridiculous how obnoxious people are in public.

[@Ella-g2m]

Where I live people come to the parks or neighborhoods and take cuttings of trees, flowers, people's front gardens, etc. A local guy had some girl come and cut down ALL of his sunflowers and carry them off. It's getting insane, people have no manners and there are no repurcussions for being an asshole. The panini really changed people, they act like monsters now.

[@empressmarowynn]

@Ella-g2m I've definitely taken a couple seeds from sunflower heads before but it was always from one that had finished blooming. And it was just me using a car key to gently pull like four seeds out, no damage to the head itself. If someone wanted some seeds from mine and did the same thing I'd be totally cool with it. But cutting down the whole lot?! 😭 Clout has caused some serious brain damage.

[@mica4977]

Wouldn't be surprised if they self-incriminate themselves later by posting it

[@Danny-mp8dq]

I remember being in Japan for the first time and feeling so self-conscious about literally everything that I did 😭 I would be on be the train, and my headphones would disconnect for like a second and feel like I just committed a heinous crime How anybody can just go to another foreign country and act like this is beyond me

[@kenjinpiniteu]

LOL same. When my Suica (which was in a magnetic card holder on the back of my phone) failed to log my fare and I had to go to the service window when I stopped at, well, my stop, I felt so embarrassed to have caused a minor delay when my card didn't work on the turnstile. I remember bowing a lot on the way to the service window lol

[@AuraHero]

@@kenjinpiniteu Reminds me of when my credit card didn't work for some reason when I went to a fancy sushi restaurant. It was the kind of place where you made a reservation in advance, had to wear a shirt, tie, and dress pants at a minimum. So to go through the whole multicourse meal only for my credit card to not work was mortifying. Fortunately, my debit card did work, but I was profusely apologizing the entire time.

[@remko2]

@@kenjinpiniteubut it's funny how bowing becomes kinda second nature, right?

[@FallenRosestorm]

I literally can’t watch most of those influencers, I get embarrassed for them! It’s so hard to watch them walking around screaming 😭

[@kyleydiamond]

totally. I have traveled a lot and taking pictures is something I think about a lot. on one hand, growing up on National Geographic I think I'm taking pictures of the beauty or of what's there or to remember this thing. but, I also hate taking pictures of people to have them notice I'm doing it and feel disrespected. People sneak pictures of me and I don't always love it so I have empathy. I hate seeing people's travel pictures of people who are angry you are taking their picture. However, if you see a stunning scene or gorgeous person and you ask, you're getting a posed photo instead of the real moment of life there. for me some of the hardest influencer clips are like "look at the conditions of these people's poverty! look at how bad it is in 3rd class! I'm in first class and walking through 3rd class filming it". on one hand, I get you're documenting the experience, but not your experience. and why is it worth disrespecting the people here to impress or educate people online. idk, it's a whole conversation. plus- I have been yelled at for taking pictures before. I have learned to be very sneaky, but if you're a woman traveling alone it's not great to attract extra angry attention. and you hear some influencers be like "these people weren't friendly" or "this place wasn't safe" but you're walking around with 10k of equipment filming people without their consent, obviously you are having a different experience there. Whereas when I'm there walking around with no visible camera, looking at everyone and smiling and engaging with them, I had a great time.

[@zidan40o0]

Thank you for blurring the faces of these menaces. They deserve zero attention.

[@CrimsonRequiem1]

I agree tbh but sometimes its 50/50 for me. I'd like to know who these people are so if they tried to rebrand or if I come across them by accident I know to veer away. They def have their annoying weird fanbase too that eggs them on and pays them for everything so they dgaf. "Jelly Smelly" is a main one but there's still ton more running around with no real consequences. Blurring them gives them anonymity but showing them fuels them, it's so weird.

[@pemex23]

​@@CrimsonRequiem1I think ultimately it's best not to give them attention unless doing so will directly lead to consequences for them (like if you're there when someone starts doing stupid shit, tell them to cut it the fuck out) I also feel conflicted about it but ultimately they want clout and they're more likely to stop if they lose a lot of relevance I think

[@21Kyzix12]

There has been a lot of action taken by local governments against overtourism in several of the areas in the video. A black screen was put up at that Lawson by Mt. Fuji to block the view (though it had to be taken down temporarily because of a typhoon), many of the streets where maiko and geisha are in Kyoto have been come private and now completely off limits to tourists, Hachiko now has a fence and even a screen to block it off completely during particularly high tourist volume times, and a lot of shrines, temples, castles, etc. are starting to introduce increased charges for tourists to enter while still being cheap/free for locals. These sort of tourists also just make things harder for immigrants and non-ethnically Japanese Japanese people. I'm glad I don't live near any of the major tourist destinations here.

[@tenneluna6948]

That is such a shame. I visited japan in 2017, would like to go back again someday and i had no idea things changed this much. It's a necessary evil but, so sad for the old respectful tourists

[@cherie..cherry]

Can I ask (if you know) how they make streets private to tourists? Are there things such as “checkpoints” where you present ID or something else? I find it so disheartening to non ethnic residents or even mixed race Japanese who have to be constantly profiled based on the actions of tourists.

[@p0cky_addict]

Hachiko has a FENCE around it? that's incredibly sad, really hoping that's not going to be permanent...also this really sucks since it means a lot of great places are now gate-keeped from even well-behaved tourists

[@21Kyzix12]

@@cherie..cherry The ones that I saw last time I was in Kyoto just had a sign up at the start of the street that said like private road, no photography, and threatened a fine. I haven't run into places where ID is required yet at least. I'm not sure how the system is implemented for the different prices. I live in central Japan, so most of this stuff isn't happening where I live, at least not yet 😅

[@21Kyzix12]

@@p0cky_addict I believe it is a temporary thing that is put up and taken down depending on the day. I know it's up for holidays, but for example it may not be fenced off right now.

[@NoshikiYT]

Travel influences piss me off + zero respect for the country they are in

[@Lostboy811]

It's not travel influencer that are the problem it's influencers that travel and don't have any respect for the country they are in

[@bread0keke]

If it was their land, I promise you it would not last long. They would get annoyed so fast, yet they act like the people they hate when they come. A tourist came to our land and started calling everyone the soviet union people 😭

[@tenneluna6948]

Tourism is getting horrible and overcrowded everywhere, i'm from spain and it's november and everything is still PACKED with tourists... they come to my job (healthcare) where english isn't a requirement nor paid and yell at me SAY IT IN ENGLISH. ma'am..... they also commit a lot of SA over here, i was victim of it as a teen from a tourist. I think with yen going into the crapper and traveling to japan becoming super cheap they're starting to get the awful, disrespectful uncultured tourists us "cheaper countries" like southern europe are used to dealing with, tourists who are just looking for a random cheap visually interesting for their insta vacation, instead of weeaboos and people passionate about the country of visit. Just awful!! You don't own the land just because you paid to visit, other countries are not your themepark!!

[@Rumade]

Japan is dealing with the kinds of people who usually just stick to being a menance in Thailand and Vietnam. Used to be that they couldn't afford Japan

[@vf1923]

Does anyone find it hard to rectify the fact that people are apparently so worried about inflation and rising prices and yet appear to be taking all kinds of trips everywhere more than EVER? Are people just in piles of debt?

[@seaurchinted]

@@vf1923 Yes. Usually credit card debt. Multiple maxed out credit cards.

[@tostie3110]

I managed to save up half a year last year to go to japan, and I really want to go again sometime. But these people are putting a stigma on all the well behaved people too..

[@yoruichisan19]

@@vf1923 Probably. Almost definitely. One time I definitely stressed over how expensive our wedding was turning out to be and, out of frustration, asked my husband "just how can all those people afford all those fancy weddings in palaces and fancy gardens at central locations, we're planning for like 40 people in a non-popular spot at a farm restaurant and damn, it's still a fortune". He just looked at me shocked, before saying that they are taking out loans. If the parents didn't start saving for their kids' weddings or if they are not high income earners (which is a surprisingly small amount of the population here), they put themselves into debt to marry - and to travel. I have never even considered that to be a possibility as I'm trying to avoiding getting loans/credit like a plague.

[@moveslikemacca]

this is genuinely so wild to me. i'm austrian and i wouldn't even go to italy (literally a neighbouring country) without doing a ton of prior research and learning some basic italian, and here are these people flying to the other side of the world pretty much disregarding local cultural and social traditions, probably not even being able to say the most basic phrases in the language 🫣

[@moveslikemacca]

(yes i do have several anxiety disorders)

[@lisa_vxng]

@@moveslikemacca felt (both of those things,, as a german :D)

[@moveslikemacca]

austrians 🤝 germans: it is always better to be overprepared than end up standing there in a foreign country and not know what to do. prepare for the worst, plan your routes and print out your tickets **JUST IN CASE**. sicher ist sicher!!!

[@lisa_vxng]

@@moveslikemacca that Klarsichthülle and I vs. the end of the world😂😂

[@moveslikemacca]

exactly!!! you will have to rip my klarsichthüllen from my cold. dead. hands.

[@rachelpaintspoorly2111]

99% of this is performance for the camera. Remove the views, remove the problem.

[@NeonSonOfXenon]

Americans already get a bad rap abroad. I really hate these people making it harder for us (and others I'm sure) to travel and enjoy the culture

[@ndawn90]

That's why I love that scene in "American Dad" where Roger and Klaus travel to Europe together, and as soon as they arrive Roger puts a giant Canadian flag sticker on Klaus's fishbowl 😂

[@epic7224]

As someone from a Caribbean country...yes you do. You are the most obnoxious tourists ever 😅 thankfully there are very sweet and kind Americans too 😊

[@zeitgeistx5239]

As an Asian American immigrant I am proud of how we are acting overseas. As a country we are rude and disrespectful. Hyper libertarianism is disgusting and it’s great that the world sees us for who we truly are. And yes I vote for Trump just so the world don’t forget who we truly are.

[@MeemsyD]

I'm sorry for you! I'm Australian and know several Canadians who've moved here, and the first question they get asked when meeting someone new is "You American?" and when they reply "No no! Canadian, I just have an west coast accent!" they receive some audible sighs in relief and occasional apologies for pre-judging them. 😂 Aussies are also developing a little bit of bad rep in Japan too for being for the minority being drunken menaces during the snow season. You can't help where you're from, and if you're a chill nice person your behaviour will speak for itself. Or maybe the moral of this story is to say you're Canadian 😅

[@thatfuzzypotato1877]

Ok but legit abroad my sister and I pretended we were Canadian (aided by the fact I speak french) when abroad. Makes people a LOT nicer

[@Treesa928]

Don’t provoke the guards outside the palace in UK. Don’t cause unnecessary attention to yourself. Don’t jump into the fish tank at Bass Pro Shop.

[@patrickwilliamson29]

We're at a point where countries will start asking tourists submit visas in advance with links to their social media so they can check if it's someone who's going to cause issues

[@azabujuban-hito-dake]

I live in Tokyo and I'm sick and tired of them. I saw on a train two american girls suddenly lifted up their shirts and flashed everyone for no reason. And last month, a 17 yo american tourist sets fire in 7 spots in Tokyo..including my neighbourhood !!

[@babowasalwayshere]

I am so sorry. That must have been terrifying, I hope you're okay.

[@usakumyaa]

Tourist influencers are genuinely some of the most insufferable people i've ever encountered. I was hosting an event with my local EGL fashion community in London, and since i had rented out a cafe lounge at a cat cafe, I went to the shopping centre early to meet the people who were attending. I had people chasing after me JUST to get a photo of me, not even asking me beforehand, and still doing so despite me, and people who came later on, saying no outright. They disregarded our wish to not get photographed outright simply because of the clothes we wore. They didn't see us as people, they saw us as exhibits.

[@AnjaliLuthra]

This nuisance has increased so much post pandemic; my brother and I visited Japan in 2019, we were respectful and appreciative, and the locals were very nice to us in turn, even going out of their way to make conversations and give us freebies in some places😭 tbh we expected a little bit of racism being Indian, but it was very smooth sailing

[@Leilotus7]

Hey, fellow Asian American here. I'd like to point out that Japanese people cannot be racist toward Indians because we are all Asians here. I believe you meant to say that colorism and ethical differences could be the issue. 👍

[@AnjaliLuthra]

@Leilotus7 I don't think anyone considers east Asians and south Asians to be the same 'race'. But yes, mainly talking about colourism

[@Leilotus7]

@@AnjaliLuthra Unfortunately, this is because most people believe that Eastern Asian countries are the only Asians. I am Vietnamese, but I am almost always asked if I am Chinese. Hopefully, there will be more understanding of the variety of Asians in the future. ☺️

[@namiichinamin8843]

​@@Leilotus7 You're seeing this through western lens that lumps everybody living in Asia as "one race" whatever that means. There are many ethnic groups in Asia that look very different from each other with totally different cultures and, yes, unfortunately we can be racist to each other even though we are "Asians". Ask me how I know.

[@NijiKonohana]

@@Leilotus7 I'm an Asian-Asian (as in, I live in Asia), and I'm sorry to break this to you, but Asians can be racists to other Asians as well lol

[@kirigherkins]

Just wait until Edvasian learns that all the rocks we live on are actually a part of a big, flat rock. I almost fell off it once, if you get real close to the edge you can nearly see the turtle.

[@limarba9062]

You’re joking, right?

[@Saphire1993]

@@limarba9062 Yes lol, this is a Discworld reference.

[@doodledogdiary3644]

Rincewind???

[@KaliqueClawthorne]

Got told the elephants are pretty too. But sadly a normal person would never be able to see them.

[@user-ek3qk7hj3s]

Eight years ago, I traveled to Japan. For that trip, we took every possible precaution to avoid making mistakes and to be as respectful as possible towards the culture, as I come from a Latin American country where we often face many restrictions. When we finally arrived in Japan, specifically in Tokyo, we were very mindful of our behavior, such as not crossing streets on a red light or avoiding tipping, among other things. That trip was a beautiful experience. Back then, tourism was not as massive as it is today, and people were very kind. We had a few mishaps, but many generous people helped us, despite the language barrier. However, it is true that the influence of social media, influencers, and streamers has led many countries to reject tourism due to disrespectful behavior. It’s a shame that in some places, local cultures are not respected, and people act inconsiderately.

[@damienb6184]

Can’t wait for the Johnny Somali prison livestreams. Given how far gone this guy is, I wouldn’t be half surprised if he actually did.

[@venesa5802]

Unlike here, they don't have access like that in Korean prison. There will be no livestreams. But, yes, he is indeed stupid enough to try that if he could.

[@cottoncandykawaii2673]

He won't go to jail, US will get him out since he has "ethnic" privledge. He is even flashing his passport in photos laughing at Korea since he knows this

[@Ohtechnik]

That would be fucking hilarious

[@acepionage]

Some people are so appalling nowadays. Other countries aren’t theme parks. They’re someone’s home and blatantly disrespecting their culture and their boundaries is sickening.

[@Starsongzz]

My brother is so pissed off about this topic, because he wanted to return to Japan one day, but apparently they blocked off access to some places he’s been before. So he can never return because of the selfishness of others.

[@rikimura_rishi]

I feel so bad :((( hopefully they open it up again but only to people who live/have lived there

[@Idespiseu_x]

Bro went from looking like an ajumma to looking like he is singing aju nice.. Idol behaviour fr

[@unknown_cat6969]

What ajumma?

[@quryil]

Pretty sure it's like the Korean word for "Auntie" when referring to an older middle aged woman

[@limarba9062]

He looks absolutely adorable! 🥰

[@littlebird862]

I can't speak to other countries, but these videos in Japan also really bug me because I know that privacy is taken very seriously in Japan. It's considered extremely rude to film people in public and to post their faces uncensored. So just the fact that influencers are making no attempt to respect those cultural expectations is upsetting to see.

[@xxdarkslayerlord1922]

I blame all the tiktokers and Instagramers making vids encouraging everyone (some bad apples) to come to Japan/ South Korea

[@Mouse_Metal]

Their main character syndrome is even worse: they think they are Mary Sues/Gary Stues and the whole universe will bend around them and give them whatever they want.

[@mikumimi3711]

TikTok really killed a sense of tact and respect just to get a few more likes

[@ThirstyDude]

Well, social-media did the moment it allowed people to profit out of it. There has always been those who throw away morals and dignity for profit, this is just another version of that, most of the people who do this do so due to the promise of money.

[@ReptilianTeaDrinker]

Even before social media, rude people have existed and found ways to make profit out of acting like fools. Just social media blew it up more, brought out the worst in already scummy people and is exposing said people to the rest of the world. It sucks either way and it's just so embarrassing, seeing these grown ass adults acting the way they do. I'm almost 30 and if I were visiting any country, I would show respect and manners. It's how I was raised, but also it's just the right thing to do. Some people seem to be far too comfortable with being disrespectful and it's disgusting. Seriously, how hard is it to show respect and be considerate when going practically anywhere? I could hardly watch the clips, because it made me cringe.

[@CrimsonRequiem1]

It def aint start with TikTok but getting paid from social media started an influx of idiots

[@OllieRain]

9:12 The guy who dodged public transport fees and broke a bunch of laws in Japan was elected as a politician in my country this year and a member of the European parliament. He had no political experience just used his big "influencer" platform to get himself elected as a joke 🙃

[@1980rlquinn]

WOT

[@MisterSandm4n]

Holy shit, I'd be so mad

[@corentincaspers8229]

His name is Fidías Panayiótou, from Cyprus a small country in Europe next to Turkey. The fact that he's a eurodeputy is mind blowing to me. I understand that the people of Cyprus may be fed up and feel abandoned by Europe so won't care that much and vote whoever, but damn. The dude created the "Fidias effect" because he increased the participation of the voters by more than 10% after presenting himself.. In around 10 years, the dude may even become president if he's not as dumb as he presents himself in his videos.

[@thePhoenixQueen]

Neither did that orange golem my stupid country somehow elected president. He went from reality tv to the White House.🤦🏾‍♀️

[@hechetonchieres]

He's only 24 🙀

[@adancingpotato4327]

My spouse and I saved for five years to take a great vacation to Japan and while I didn’t know the language I at least learned how to say please, thank you, and I’m sorry. We treated the whole trip as if we were guests and that’s how everyone should behave in a country that isn’t their own. When you don’t know the laws a good way to stay out of trouble is being polite, patient, and respectful of locals. ❤

[@somewhatboxes]

the guy who "travelled across japan for free" is the same guy who camped outside of spaceX for like several months to try to hug elon musk. he looks like he's in his late 30s/early 40s even though wikipedia says he's in his mid-20s. being inconsiderate really ages you i guess.

[@Brick_Wall_quote_Entertainment]

forgive me for asking, but as a space geek I just gotta know, which site? starbase, hawthorne, or some other location?

[@giga_chad9]

@Brick_Wall_quote_Entertainmentjust google it.

[@Mrbushbtalls837]

@Brick_Wall_quote_Entertainmenttexas one, he even went to X headquarters

[@Brick_Wall_quote_Entertainment]

@@Mrbushbtalls837 Really? I remember hearing some crap about a ytuber that was arrested for breaking into starbase, was that him?

[@tressiechamlongsong2119]

Ughhh theyre so digusting. And they give tourists a bad rep 😭😭

[@terminaldeity]

4:21 Worth noting that visitors used to be allowed to freely climb the steps of Chichen Itza up through the early 2000s. It only became banned because someone fell down the steps and died. But there are many other Mayan pyramids that you can still climb. The act of climbing the steps is not inherently disrespectful to the culture, but it is disrespectful to the other tourists in the group who are waiting on you.

[@cmaven4762]

I climbed up in the 80s... But not surprised they don't allow it anymore....

[@vf1923]

@@cmaven4762 I mean looking at the HORDES of people there, it would cause enormous damage to the steps.

[@cmaven4762]

@@vf1923 This was my first thought when I heard they'd been closed... The volume of foot traffic in modern shoes would have done huge damage.

[@sunshineyellow]

Yeah, I have many pics of myself at the top of the stairs, it's a safety thing. It's disrespectful because it encourages other people to think they should break the rules and do it which is going to cause more accidents.

[@Nonyah123]

As a Canadian with an Aussie boyfriend, the bit about the cold rocks and the rocks with giant spiders and kangas brawlling in the street got me good. Thanks Ed

[@HelloNooney]

I lived in Japan for 3 yrs (Military Wife). As a Black Woman I went above and beyond to make sure I knew/observed all cultural norms, even taking basic Japanese language classes. I spent lots of time enjoying Japan,out on my own at times. One day riding the train, a man had his bag above my head on a rack and his child’s drink fell out and hit me on the head! He stood up mortified/apologizing. It hurt like heck but I knew exactly what to do to quickly defuse the situation/let him off the hook (speaking briefly in Japanese), as culturally appropriate. I knew he was surprised and appreciative of my quick action. We went on like nothing happened but I saw him look at me a few time bc he knew it hurt and may have drawn blood. With that said IDK WTF these folks are doing these days but I hope they get tired of their BS and start making them break big rocks into little rocks. F’in no class heathens making so me and mine can’t go anywhere.

[@Zcmb1e]

they are the reason why actual respectful and actually intrested in all this kinda stuff people cant have anything

[@lyndsay80]

Hoping the Koreans throw the book at Johnny and send him to jail. I travelled to Korea for the first time last year and loved it - to see the crap he was doing there was infuriating. I'm Australian of Eurasian descent and a pretty seasoned traveler, and am especially mindful of customs and norms in Asian countries in particular. Johnny is just an idiot and should have his passport revoked.

[@limarba9062]

I hope he gets sent to a cabbage farm! 🥬🥬🥬

[@taylorbechstein1681]

He is actually facing 20 years in prison, according to a few sources. They took his passport a little while ago, it's getting a bit worse for him and I'm happy about it😂😂

[@eo0-g9j]

Korea doesn’t even put rap*st in prison. He probably will get a shorter sentence and go back to america

[@moncheri2300]

I used to think that until I started watching Asian true crime. If they throw the book at him and while ignoring their own criminals(especially the SA committing ones)... idk if I'd respect it.

[@ancwhor]

"to quote the founder of lunchly" was such a banger line

[@Treesa928]

Even doing a review on Google I have to keep in mind that the review might have an impact on someone. No one takes a moment to think for a second anymore.

[@bleakautomaton4808]

As if people don't want to smack an obnoxious person's phone from their hand enough already. Japan should have a group a retirement middle-aged mom police that go around shaming (or arresting if something illegal is happening) disrespectful tourists.

[@BridgetWalker-xu8sw]

12:48 I heard they're calling him the Golden Goblin in South Korea. If you ever played Diablo, it's a special creature you can kill for extra money and treasure.

[@xipheonj]

There was one Japanese town that was so sick of toxic tourists that they blocked the view of Mt. Fuji just to discourage them from going there. The just removed the block in August though, satisfied that it kept away enough troublemakers.

[@pushslice]

Fully agreed !! just came back from Thailand, and while I thankfully didn’t run into that many annoying tourists, the worst ones were the ones with the selfie stick/gimbal/etc narrating their existence in loud voice If that’s not bad enough, their spatial-Awareness went even beyond clueless, and often into the “obnoxious” realm Pro tip to the vlogger/“influencers”: if you have even SLIGHTLY wondered if you’re being offensive to others around you , the answer is : YES , you are . and the last 10 times as well.

[@bobatealily]

I went to Japan recently and didn’t see any rude tourists thankfully. Mainly bc the only rude tourists I had to deal with me the whole time. My mom and her 3 friends. I went with a childhood friend, his parents, my mom, and my mom’s friend. We’re all Vietnamese and I thought since Japanese culture is similar to ours, they would know better. But they didn’t bc they’re so used to living American lifestyles. And bc they’re old and think they know more than my friend and I. My friend and I were the only ones who went out of our way to be respectful and considerate. Meanwhile the elders kept talking loudly, wandering off on their own, blocking ppl’s way, eating and drinking in the train, walking around while eating/drinking, and being rude to the locals. They wandered off in Shinjuku near Kabukicho. Yes, the red light district. My mom blocked the path of 2 hapless old Japanese ladies and I had to gesture her to move. The old ladies thanked me for it. Still had a good time in Japan overall. Japan is a country that I’m only traveling to with friends.

[@Tua009]

5:03 that’s one of the reasons why working in hospitality ain’t for everyone 😭. I’ve worked in a hotel a couple years ago, where half the reception staff got burn out and developed anxiety. Tho I dislike working in the housekeeping department and pray to change careers as soon as something better pops up, I still find it more tolerable than dealing directly with the guests. This year I got accused of robbery for the first time ever working in the field for years. And the story they came up with didn’t even make sense. They were Americans and said I stole a part of the money and left 200$ 🤡. Even described that I opened a bag, and searched for the wallet. Dude, the whole room was a mess. Full of travelling bags across the floor, kids toys, shoes, clothes and tablets, how was I supposed to find something in there? We barely get enough time to do our job and I’d spend my precious time looking for money? The man said he didn’t want the money back, but if the hotel found who stole it would be nice. He said he’d go to the police and report the hotel, tho. But it’s been months and I still work there without issues and people like my work and trust me. My boss suspects they wanted a free stay and breakfast. These people be travelling to other countries staying at 4 stars hotels and acting poorer than the working class to the point of ruining someone’s life like it meant nothing.

[@Ella-g2m]

I briefly worked in a hotel, and while I was cleaning, some lady walked up and said I stole her phone. I just ignored her and kept cleaning while she was losing her mind. Spoiler: No, I didn't take her phone, I was busy working all day. People are horrible. Same place some woman tried fighting my manager because she wanted alcohol at 8am but the bar was closed (duh.)

[@Tua009]

@ Jez… Some people seem to come straight with bad intentions. Recently some made up stuff when they checked in. Such has bed missing sheets, a kids toy on top of the tv table, etc. but it got proven to be false. Still, the reception told us to be careful with then and avoid problems. If I were the manager I would kick them out. Depending on the place people can loose jobs because of such accusations.

[@creamcreak]

oh even worse when working as service. some just "doesn't know their personal space" for a lack of better term, yell at me, or blame me for something they do just to get a refund. i have to keep myself from cussing at them or using a table knife as a warning

[@shirophoenix01]

I blame all of this on bad parenting and lack of education. Social media emboldened sociopaths and narcissists all over the world but specially American ones. Im Puerto Rican and I have to see tourists talking about how theyre going to be buying places in the island for Air BnB or acting stupid and conceited. Especially during the pandemic, we had so many southern ppl just going and being stupid and disrespectful. My brother works in a hotel in the capital and his horror stories from the pandemic were instanity but it seems its still going on....🙄

[@user-tl9wv6wu9h]

These are invasive bugs, they have common characteristics : • call themselves ‘nomad’. • into yoga. • into vegan trends. • renting cheapest accommodations yet complains about it. • using “avoid touristy” slogan. • parts of them do bagging in the streets to fund their trips. • If some places impose restrictions (clothing, timing, area limit & behavior), they think the country against their ‘freedom’ values.

[@zoeyc5851]

Can we go back to when these tourists were going to wacky places in japan, instead of being wacky at shrines

[@dannior3771]

I’m from Mexico CDMX, my first travel to Cancún omg so horrible how tourists behave, they don’t say thank you to the people working at hotels or shops, it’s culture for us to be friendly and helpful but they just get advantage of it, laugh at waitress accent even though they try to speak the language and be polite. Just be respectful and don’t cause trouble like if you’re in your own country, I’m sure that tourists wouldn’t like seeing people in their country behaving the way they do.

[@eirinym]

That's so bizarre to me. I really don't understand how people can't even be polite to people who are there trying to work for your benefit. As someone from the US, and someone who grew up learning Spanish like most people in Texas, I really don't know what happened. I'd never think that way, and I'd even try to use the opportunity to work on Spanish even though it wouldn't compare to a native speaker. What a waste of space some people are, not even taking the opportunity to appreciate the experience they have and the work other people are doing while they're travelling.

[@bread9173]

Never understood why people don't respect the culture and act correctly since you are basically a guest in a different country. Also, learning the language is a respectful thing to do.

[@Peajay007]

It’s so funny when they come to Australia. They seem to think we’re some kind of theme park. Then when they get here they’re all pissy because we have the nerve to be completely normal with normal lives and normal jobs!! How dare we not talk and act like Steve Irwin!!! They crack the shits label us liars and leave 😂😂😂😂l😂😂😂 I watched one couple lose their minds because Melbourne has sky scrapers!!! It was hilarious 😂😂

[@Deleted268-k7j]

Okay?.

[@Peajay007]

@ look at a map and put the puzzle together

[@LouiseRose-k6o]

I can't help but notice a double standard here : I've seen plenty of similar videos on social media with tourists influencers with the exact same "main character" attitude in Europe, whether in my home country (France, mostly in Paris) or in other European countries like Italy, Spain etc... However, they don't seem to face nearly as much criticism. Instead, it's often the locals who get judged, which I think is crazy. They do the same things, such as being loud and obnoxious on the subway, filming people without their consent, or doing photoshoots at inappropriate times and in inappropriate places etc...

[@tenneluna6948]

I feel this as a spanish person, people don't seem to care when people misbehave in southern europe when their erratic behavior and littering is crazy. I saw two drugged up british tourists walking barefoot in the middle of the city screaming at and harrassing nurses carrying a literal critical old man from an elder home into an ambulance

[@ReptilianTeaDrinker]

@@tenneluna6948 As a british person, I'm sorry that some those horrible people did that. I feel emberrassed, because British tourists can be the worst. Personally, I'd be respectful and considerate no matter which country I'm in, but I am aware that a lot of British tourists have caused problems in other countries. It's awful. Was the elderly man okay and were the nurses okay? Did anyone help them or stand up for them? I hope they were able to get him to the ambulance on time.

[@tenneluna6948]

@@ReptilianTeaDrinker Yes he was able to be carried fine, they ignored the guys, unfortunately we are a lot more used to these horrid behaviors so the best thing is to ignore it or call the police. Stuff like this is why there are so many anti tourist protests happening in my country now though, people are fed up. I'm starting to see this same sentiment in Japan. It's so awful that the actions of a few taint it for everybody else, but we have always had exceptionally bad tourists because they are usually hooligans looking for cheap beaches and alcohol, 0 cultural interest in anything or love for the country itself. Seeing countries that historically had pleasant cultural tourism start to fall into this is worrying... soon nowhere will be safe because of social media

[@cmaven4762]

It's an influencer problem not limited to country of origin, unfortunately. I recently saw a video similar to this one in which the narrator was lambasting the behavior of mainland Chinese who were behaving outrageously while visiting other countries.

[@dawnelemental597]

Same in Portugal. I've seen tourists in Lisbon with all kinds of shitty atitudes that would get them publicly crucified if they happened in Japan or a similar country. I guess because the story goes that people are livelier and more relaxed in Southern Europe it gives everyone the right to be rude, condescending and obnoxious. Go figure.🤷‍♀

[@OopsAllTism]

8:18 Japan rethinking opening the borders again

[@cottoncandykawaii2673]

Japan sadly has little say in how their borders are run due to American pressure

[@Milk-ck1wv]

which is really goddam sad

[@steveyj3002]

The last guy is an example of how being ignorant in America is tolerated and even celebrated but overseas being ignorant and obnoxious can get you in irreversible circumstances

[@gwennorthcutt421]

what gets me the most is people CLIMBING on stuff!!! like doing yoga is cringe but at least she isnt treating the holy grounds as a fucking playground. its like that one celeb who rubbed her goddamn ass on a sacred stone in hawaii. gah. ive onyl been abroad a couple times, but i rmemeber my teachers told us how important it was to be quiet on transport, and we were. its not that hard.

[@vf1923]

A lot of people only go on public transit when on holiday, and probably their view of transport only comes from videos where fun stuff is happening, so they have no idea that most transport is just a bunch of people sitting quietly because they're TIRED.

[@holidayin7962]

Imagine: you go to a country and just enjoy the sights, and don’t film anything or take pictures of people you don’t know. You just have a good, quiet time.

[@RatCat-cw1uq]

12:49 I’m pretty sure this is the same guy that’s stuck in South Korea rn for making fun of a statue that’s there to remind people of the sa victims in a war which I think is one of the world wars. He was playing a song by diddy and pouring baby oil on himself and the statue of the girl. Like he’s been jumped by Koreans in the street if you want to know more watch rotten mango’s vid on it

[@Oohkamitama]

What I do think is great though is that a lot of these cringe wannabe influencers are getting their karma online. I’ve read updates of some of the people shown in the video got shamed and bullied to the point they deleted their social.

[@KunoichiLenaleerose]

I am from Portugal and my country has thousands of tourists (especially during summer). But in some cities, like Lisbon and Porto, there's so many tourists even the housing prices are going up (rent is super expensive in certain zones and it is tough for university students to find rooms that don't cost a kidney or a spleen). Plus, some tourists sadly do quite some mischief, like a bunch of british tourists that got drunk, stripped naked and started to act like lunatics when they were in a bar in Albufeira, Algarve (located in the south of Portugal)

[@brittanym9266]

I live in a tourist area and it is ridiculous just how entitled tourists have become. It’s definitely gotten worse in recent years.

[@mildlyderanged]

Influencers are the worst. The absolute peak of a culture of self-absorbtion and ignorance.

[@rikimura_rishi]

Idk why they're even called influencers

[@hobieeeeeeee]

@rikimura_rishi I found you once again

[@jessify01]

i was at fushimini inari shrine a few weeks ago and I'll never forgot how there was a tourist blocking off a part of the stairs so she could get a video of herself playing music really loud and singing. not only that there were so many people defacing bamboo trees. these tourists really don't have any respect for the country they're visiting

[@trilbynhiss]

"Try not to be dumb..." That's asking a lot.

[@Gr95dc]

Watching those clips made my blood boil. I'm from a touristy country and people here are also rowdy in a regular basis, but the amount of disrespect for others I saw in this videos could get you knocked out or killed (I'm not joking)

[@cmaven4762]

Agree.

[@BarbaraKibira]

The irony of the first "travel influencer" is that yoga isn't even Japanese, wrong culture. It would have made more sense if she did that in front of the Taj Mahal.

[@safetypin127]

No that's also very random lol

[@Audiophile979]

Please talk about anything you want. I always love anything you upload ♡

[@GodheadNee]

as someone who lives in the greater los angeles area, it's really crap when someone stops in the middle of an intersection to take an effing influencer photo, or when they block up hiking trails. Basically any public photo shoot behavior is really obnoxious imo. You aren't a model you're wearing a bodycon dress and taking pictures on a public couch near a museum window.

[@lisa_vxng]

felt that as someone who had to go through central london (yes, all those spots) to get to work and I quickly reached the point where I'd just continue walking through whatever photoshoot was going on because it was the only walkway here and A BRIDGE, with no way around and I don't have the TIME to stop every few steps (nor do i care :D)

[@jssvtz]

I’m so glad I am old enough to have gone to Japan before Instagram and tiktok existed. Social media has ruined a lot of destinations, people have forgotten how to behave.

[@klam4892]

the secondhand embarrassment from watching these "influencers" is insane 😭

[@1980rlquinn]

I'm pulling my own skin off my face at some of these

[@vipbaepsae]

being disrespectful to the locals is one of the main reasons I'm not friends with my ex best friend anymore. like I educated her on how to behave in South Korea and she completely disregarded these things so many times that it just lead to conflict and uncomfortable situations. being obnoxious abroad ain't cute

[@larkfly9273]

loved the man who confronted him to stand up for his wife and her country!

[@eo0-g9j]

He acts like he isn’t the same as those tourists. Men who go to foreign country and find a wife is 10x worse

[@larkfly9273]

@@eo0-g9j he could just be a man who met his wife somewhere else and moved there/they were on vacation. but if he is that kind of man you suggest i 100% agree with you!

[@Itz_Zagha]

Honestly, some influencers look like they don't have basic human sense or human decency anymore. Not all of them, but surely a great amount of them... :)

[@vf1923]

It's the power corrupts thing, but instead of happening only with the rich people, it's happening with average people.

[@roopthongbluniverse3116]

That 10 years in prison AND travel ban was like cherry on top 😂 Play stupid games, win stupid prizes

[@Rhiannercakes]

I've been to Japan as a tourist and I did everything I could to be as respectful as possible even if it meant my pronunciation for Arigatou wasn't fantastic. I even bowed my head and what not and usually let the people living there get ahead of me for lines and what not. I'm there to be there casually, they're there to live and need to do things they need to do. I can't imagine disrespecting people who live and work there and think you're more entitled than them. It's crazy.

[@purpleknight-z3n]

Am totally agreed!!! Yes!! Tourists are most worsted behavior toward Japan culture and society. Especially tourists erupting everywhere they go through street to neighbors,shops with steam live. One fact about tourist. " They have no respect themselves from home training"

[@dayDreamGirl81]

What influencers don't get is that all tourists will be banned because of their obnoxious behavior, just like in Kyoto. It breaks my heart because I was in Japan two summers in a row and everyone was so polite and nice to me. 💔💔

[@tomb.524]

I think they wouldn't really care even if they understand that which makes it more frustrating

[@zeeyah4926]

10:50 is that Hachi the Dog's memorial statue?? NO WAY she just did that and SAT ON TOP of the statue!!! Even tho it's a memorial for an animal, that is still disrespectful... Wtf is wrong with entitled tourists??

[@defaulted9485]

Fun fact: Even kids show like Gegege no Kitaro (2018) actually have youkai murdered IRL streamer (turn them into trees) as their main plot point.

[@Unknown2Yoo]

This is why we can't have nice things

[@adinavostry]

As resident of a popular tourist destination and an avid traveler myself, it makes me so angry when tourists don’t take time to understand basic social customs and phrases of the country they are visiting. Not only does it come off as absolutely ignorant but also ruins the experience for respectful travellers, as locals assume that that’s how most tourists act. As a tourist you are a visitor, leave no trace and respect customs. The locals are not there for your entertainment!