What's the most Surprising thing in Japan ?

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[@yuscara]

i love how the last girl got so excited to say her favorite character is itachi 😂

[@vetiarvind]

ikr she was jumping with joy, i'm like that when i get excited too haha, i was literally yelling in my house and my parents probably thought i was crazy

[@AK-rn7xx]

Аххаха!Милашка такая))Такая солнышко и достаточно приятная)

[@scognizance3326]

@@vetiarvind Hahaha

[@scognizance3326]

Yes! That was so uplifting.

[@paristonkurta6710]

Sasuke 👑

[@scognizance3326]

The person from Ghana! It was so interesting to listen to him. He seems so genuine, nice vibes! 8:21 (His son or whoever.. 😂👌) And lastly the punctuality in Japan!! Quite commendable.

[@quranicverses.2394]

Thank you.

[@scognizance3326]

@@quranicverses.2394 Oh, was it you! Nice to meet you.

[@quranicverses.2394]

@@scognizance3326 yes that was me .

[@timothybrown8424]

@@quranicverses.2394 You remind me of one of my boys over here in California. Anyways enjoy yourself over there man.

[@quranicverses.2394]

@@timothybrown8424 appreciate it.

[@VS-ig9ut]

It's funny how Japanese people are really kind and really cold at the same time.

[@unit0261]

What surprises me in japan was the honesty and safety. People just leave their things on the table like cellphone, bag or wallet just to reserve the space when they order in a fastfood and no one dare steal their stuff, in my country when you do that expect that it will be gone the moment you leave your things unattended.

[@thunder881]

The first girl from Russia is very sweet. I love creative and artistic people. Never give up on your dreams.

[@deji4]

Акцент у неё конечно дичь )

[@TiMonsor]

@@deji4 да, дичь. и грамматика дичь. но в итоге она в японии со своими плохими знаниями и занимается креативными проектами, которыми хочет. и это куда важнее. не размер, а как используешь. ей хватило и это главное.

[@vetiarvind]

2:55 only a russian would say japanese people are open hahaha. One more thing i notice about slavic people, when they say they don't speak much japanese, they really mean "i'm pretty advanced but i'm not fluent". 11:08 this guy's funny he reminds me of Brad Pitt's "bonjorno" in "Inglorious Bast*rds"

[@uchuujin91]

hahaa that brad pitt reference got me! xD

[@jacktringoli3299]

I remember seeing a news article about a Japanese train that was scheduled to leave at 9:44:40 and it left at 9:44:20 and they issued a massive apology and that's when I learned how punctual Japanese people/culture is lol

[@ArtFreeman]

The first thing that surprised me is that the trains stop working at 12 am. When I found out I used a taxi but it was expensive

[@raspberryK1]

maybe there aren't a lot of trash cans, but it didn't bother me when I lived there. It makes it even more amazing that everyone is so respectful, no one litters, and it's so clean :)

[@rodbutler8069]

60 years ago when stationed in Japan, the most surprising thing in Japan was the seriousness of the people behind the kind manners there never was a loss of composure to uncontrolled humor and laughter. They set goals with strong desires to complete them.IMHO

[@carmenelliott4796]

Not a good thing. People are human.

[@neil351]

@@carmenelliott4796 Tough times create Strong people . Japan has gone through hell

[@scrubjay93]

@@carmenelliott4796 People are very strongly shaped by the history and culture of their home country. Expecting people around the world to act the same as you would be very odd.

[@okachan399]

Y60年前！

[@Nick_Jones]

Dang, I don't usually get attracted to people on the internet, but the last girl's personality and eyes are beautiful. Her smile is infectious :)

[@qwerty4324ify]

Traveling with a friend in Japan years ago we got on a Shinkansen in Nagoya... and then they announced departure, but it was 2 min before our train. We jumped off as the doors closed! Our train arrived a minute later on the same track. Always check the train # before you get on... you can be too early.

[@bladepanthera]

"Where are you from?" "Florida" Ah yes, you know someone from the US will answer like this. 😂

[@tristonw7417]

Lol yeah we do. To be fair every state feels almost like its own little country 😅

[@evelyn_minou]

Yeah why not just say you’re from the United States? Weird

[@scrubjay93]

@@evelyn_minou "Florida Man" syndrome?

[@jchiu4375]

@@evelyn_minou Because Florida. Everyone knows Floridians are "different". Also, I think he said his name was Robbie (or Robby) and it translated to Rabi - which is hilarious.

[@chelseagirl278]

@@jchiu4375 i thought the same thing! I knew his name was Robbie LOL

[@noodlesnakano9238]

Am enjoying your videos. Am originally from Hawaii where there are many Japanese people. Travelled to Japan with my parents and son and really loved visiting Japan and am 100% Japanese. Currently live in the mainland US (east coast) and would love to return to Japan one day. Your videos are great and viewers can get a feel for the current culture of Japan. Good place and good people!

[@roundingcorners]

SIM/Card Wifi is very easy for anyone coming from the US. You just need an unlocked phone (can be from the US), and you can buy at any of the large Japanese airports or outside vendors. Can get it in the first minutes of landing without talking to anyone from a vending machine.

[@PLM-talks]

Another fun interview, ありがとう! This was a minor thing, but when I was there, I was surprised that a lot of public washrooms don't have paper towels or air dryers and you are supposed to have a hand towel with you. But I ended up really liking mine and the different styles you can get them in. I still have them and use them, especially skiing when my nose runs (⁄ ⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄ ⁄)

[@takashiifromjapan]

Ohhh thank you so much !!!

[@notoriousresearcher]

Ohhh yeah, I was surprised by that too! Took me a while to catch on and get a towel 😂😅

[@PLM-talks]

@@notoriousresearcher and it was so embarrassing because you have to dry your hands on your pants or something and feel so out of place!

[@notoriousresearcher]

@@PLM-talks Right?! Though still not as bad as the older temples with squat toilets AND no toilet paper. In high summer. 😫

[@Pupeyes]

I was stationed in Sasebo myself, for three years, and I absolutely loved it. I visited Fukuoka several times. Feels like a smaller Tokyo. I’m glad that guy didn’t get Florida and he gets to experience an entire different culture for several years and that, I’m sure, will change him for the better. And I’m only saying this because I perceived a little contempt from him but maybe I’m looking too hard.

[@auburnrose9534]

He did seem a little irritated

[@scrubjay93]

I got the same impression. He doesn't seem to have any interest in the history or culture of the country he is living in. My father was stationed in Japan after WWII. He fell in love with the country and people and took my mom there several times. I grew up surrounded by Japanese art and learning all about the culture. I need to visit someday!

[@Pupeyes]

@@scrubjay93, I hope you get to go. I’m hoping to return as a civilian someday.

[@Nooptema]

I got screwed and was stationed in Norfolk VA. Worst and longest 5 miserable years of my life. I'm just gonna visit on my time and dime.

[@NoName-vq3zo]

More than a few Americans do not share similar outlook like yours. For instance, many Americans go to other countries and seek out American fast food places as opposed to trying the country's cuisine! 😄 The American representative as a soldier in the interview came across as a similar xenophobe as part of his upbringing and outlook. Hopefully this person took the opportunity to be abroad to broaden his mind and his views. Doesn't always happen but one can only hope...!

[@RivenX3i]

The disappointment on the last girls face when you guessed "Sasuke" 😂

[@thesatisfiedcustomer4869]

Japan is a very smart country to maintain it's culture & restrict things that are dangerous for your health like Wi-Fi everywhere.

[@latibro21]

15:06 I love how disappointed she was when you said Sasuke is the coolest character lmao. I also think that Itachi is the coolest character not just in Naruto but in every anime.

[@Thomas_Name]

Naruto characters are a bunch of regurgitated tropes, more so than in other anime. And that takes a lot of effort to surpass the great majority of anime in copy-pasting the most bland and unoriginal characters. So if you think about that it's logical that the only character who had a bit of creativity put into him would stand out.

[@operadog2000]

I love these videos. I live in California, and when I was ten years old, I started studying Judo at the San Jose, CA Buddhists Temple, and that is when I really fell in love with the Japanese culture. I appreciate most the good manners, the respect for others, and especially the respect toward the elderly.

[@TsukimiTube]

The trashcan thing is really annoying! You get Starbucks or something and when you are finished you have no bin to throw it away… Surprisingly the cities are very clean tho. 😅 One thing for me which weighs that off for me is free toilets everywhere! In Germany you have to pay for public toilets.

[@johntiller4327]

What susprise me was the unfriendly shiba dogs. I first took it that these dog hate foreigners but I soon realised that shiba dog hate all people and sometimes seem to dislike their Japanese owners.

[@las9582]

Lol I worked in a dog hotel. Those dog where the most distrusting dog I've dealt with.

[@diperf]

Everything regarding a service or administration in Japan is arduous, expensive and 大変. It's a game. If you lose you temper or complain, or expect any deviation from a specific outcome, you lose. A First World issue. Overall, it's a wonderfully safe, orderly, "well-regulated" democracy and I love living here : )

[@map009]

Great video, thank you! I have visited Japan once in 2016 and agree the lack of rubbish disposal options is unexpected. But we had no problem buying a local SIM card with data and a Japanese number at one of the many retailers for a reasonable price.

[@scrubjay93]

Go to 8:17 and tell me that guy doesn't look like he has a pagoda hat on! He's cute. I would love to visit Ghana.

[@stevierayfrog2485]

I like your interviewing style. You seem very engaged with your subjects. I just subscribed after watching some of your content the past few weeks. Thanks!

[@notoriousresearcher]

When I visited Japan, I think the first thing I was surprised by was that you could just buy liquor at the conbini 🤣 Haven't been able to do that since I lived close to the Quebec border. I was also surprised by how Japanese museums are just full of very detailed miniatures and dioramas, which I think is great! Museums in Canada tend to lean more towards hands-on exhibits, large displays of original objects, or a lot of text.

[@moominsean]

Starbucks was the best place for free Wifi in Tokyo. My Google maps would update at the train stations but I think Starbucks was the only place i could actually browse online on my phone outside of my friends' house. And all the trashcans disappeared after the sarin attack in 1995 because they thought they could be used in to hold terrorist weapons.

[@dkieng]

I love to watch your channel with all the great topics interview that you conducted so far. Great job!!

[@kamalpreetsingh6704]

i love japan, want to visit it and so whole lot of stuff, i felt it was scary vising it after seeing your videos, but at the end of every video it kinda feels its gonna be ok

[@misterfini6662]

Holy moly! I'm from Tallahassee Florida! Also in the military and about to move to Iwakuni Japan later this year.

[@anthonyprevost3968]

Man I’m jealous… wish I could move there sooo badly

[@alifhasan3483]

Bro thanks for the video. Never stop making videos. We support you bro. And I love Japan ❤

[@0dyss3us51]

Hi Takasi I love your channel! As a forigner to Japan who have been there 2 times and want to go more in the future it is fun and educational to see your videos!

[@forwatchingstuff]

Can you interview people who live among rural areas, when it’s convenient for you?

[@abassmastera]

Takashi, I love these videos!! Keep them coming.

[@lxdgr8]

Hi. I’m Alejandro from Texas (USA.). Japan has often intrigued me, the gardens, the politeness, the historical culture, the temples, and festivals. I don’t speak Japanese but would love to learn it, and maybe, sometime in the future, visit. What I would like to know is this- are there a lot of Spanish-speakers there? Where can I find them? What kind of groups are they in?

[@Max19_08]

I really wonder where u get all those wonderful people to interview :) Also, a Toast to nearly 5k !

[@takashiifromjapan]

Ohhh thank you. !! Just randomly though !

[@olynjames]

The wifi comment from the last woman, there is free wifi in Narita airport. Also, about the sim card, the process could be annoying like she said, however, indeed you need to show ur passport to purchase a sim card there. Same in Korea and in my country for identification to ur phone number.

[@musicfan300]

Thanks from America, Takashii, your videos are both educational and relaxing, a rare combination.

[@arimau]

i accidently cme across ur channel and the hookedto ur videos since 3 hrs ago. They are addictive, informative and entertaining as well. Good channel bro

[@mdselimahamed8617]

Your video is very informative. I learned a lot. Thank you so much

[@ricosuave7102]

It’s amazing that there are hardly any Americans living in Japan and in America there is hardly any Japanese. We have an abundance of Filipino,Indian,chinese, ietnamese and Koreans though.

[@elrisitas1927]

And abundance of whites too ! Never forget that Europe is your home land

[@rc-mf2os]

I found this so interesting to watch! Thanks

[@sarrawonho5670]

I really want to go to japan😭 Can u please make a video about how to find jobs for non japanese speakers

[@RayvenRadellaJackson]

These people are incredible... Most speak English as well as Japanese and their native language

[@Mr.Futaki]

The last girl was amazing ! Good advise as well at the end 😊. Thank you for the video !

[@marytyra1030]

Japan is so CLEAN! That was my surprise

[@ShiroiKarasu634]

I think the first thing that really impressed me very first day way how clean the street and cars are. They looked like they bought the cars 3 hours ago hahaha btw Haneda has free wifi i would ne surpirsed if there would ne no free wifi in narita. And at least narita express has free wifi.

[@MrJamesSD1]

Thank you. Very interesting. This is informative. Keep going. I will continue watching.

[@McCaffreyMelon]

when she said the coolest guy i knew it was itachi 😂

[@takashiifromjapan]

Ohhhhh I love him too

[@scognizance3326]

What I got after watching last two three videos from the channel is - 'Add Naruto to your watch list'. 👌😁

[@3dayswithmiyagi]

i love your videos takashii and i can't wait for the next video!

[@takashiifromjapan]

Thank you for watching !!

[@dccd4]

I really like your channel, you are doing a great job 🥰

[@MrShem123ist]

500 more subscribers before reaching 5k. Congratulations in advance. Nice content as usual. 💪

[@takashiifromjapan]

Oh thank you !! Yeah soon thank you for supporting always !

[@rajooirulappan6374]

Before I come to japan. I been to Singapore is clean punctually like japan.but the surprise thing in japan is adult book in convenience store, remember school children also going to the store.

[@72__nageshpanchling54]

Another good video, with good content.. And now it's almost 5k❤ But, even after requesting so many time for apartment tour video, it haven't came yet and it's sad ^^

[@takashiifromjapan]

Oh I’m gonna show you on live lol

[@72__nageshpanchling54]

@@takashiifromjapan hope so.. Waiting ✨️

[@cynthiabyas1344]

Loving your videos. The content is extraordinary! Arigato gozaimasu

[@thatorange08]

So the russian woman at the end can speak not only Russian & English, but also Japanese. Much respect.

[@quotes612]

I found the third guy really Interesting, cause I’m moving to Sasebo Japan this summer, and found it I really interesting that he too lived in a somewhat small/obscure city.

[@brandobond]

I lived in Sasebo when I was in Japan. It is a really beautiful part of Japan.

[@quotes612]

Nice, where you there on orders?

[@brandobond]

@@quotes612 I was teaching English there. Made friends with someone on base though so got to check it out.

[@BigBodyBobProductions]

As the guy who was in the video, its dope. Its tiny and you got to find stuff to do but I thoroughly enjoy my time in port here. Its small but there is a lot of stuff to do and see in Kyushu.

[@ZiraelChannel]

Thank you!!! Very fun video 😁

[@MrKelewan]

Every interview I see in Japan with foreigners there are never any Irish people. Would love to see a video on what the Irish community in Japan think of Japan. If there even is an Irish community??? 🇮🇪🇯🇵

[@kinkane5566]

I've seen two so far, here is one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2LLp5Z4qtWkZ6c

[@MrKelewan]

@@kinkane5566 Oh Thank You so much.

[@kinkane5566]

@@MrKelewan Sure, here is the other one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYXSgZKIlMqIb6c

[@MrKelewan]

@@kinkane5566 brilliant stuff. She certainly doesn't look like she has Japanese blood in her. Once again Thank You very much 😉👍

[@HarryNicNicholas]

im the UK the average delay on trains is 15 minutes, in japan it's 12 seconds...

[@dksissor]

keep on rocking dude

[@FloridaManJack561]

It Was super cool to hear that one guy is from Tallahassee, I'm right around that way.

[@kazuma7256]

Another amazing video 🔥

[@takashiifromjapan]

Thank you so much!!

[@MAYK1NG]

These are great questions!

[@anyone5151]

Your videos always intrestng. Arigato

[@GidionLivingson]

She's so excited to say itachi. Haha

[@scognizance3326]

This was so much fun to watch. I think I will keep coming back to this video just to see this lady. When he asks about favourite character, she was like, this is actually the question I had been waiting to be asked. (So enthusiastic) but I am not going to answer! You just guess. 😂😂

[@briany7658]

The last girl must be a natural with languages as she has only been there for two years and can speak quite well compared to the black guy that's been there 13 years and can't speak at all.

[@C_A65]

What's so surprising about japan is the deep-seated racism issue in japanese culture. It's shocking how the world intentionally ignores this serious issue in japan.

[@bureiku526]

You're right, and I've experienced it. But Japan is a homogenous (for now) society that has been closed off to the world for most of its history. They aren't worse than what I've seen elsewhere, but they are trying to be better and things are changing quickly. I see children of various backgrounds in average public schools being treated as equals, for the most part. I also see extra support for those who truly want to immigrate. They've opened their arms to Ukrainians as of late with a lot of support. Racism really seems to come from older generations here based mostly on fear of the unknown or fear of change. Otherwise, it's a tiny minority of nationalists. Nothing is inherent to Japanese society. Hell, through history, they were awful to their own based on how poor they were. Compared to that, they're fine now. The more you know, the less different it all is.

[@metricstormtrooper]

The thing that surprises me most about Japan is that restaurant owner can say that the Do not allow Foreigners, that would Not be allowed in most of the rest of the civilized world.

[@Winteryears]

Great videos!

[@hydrakn]

12:35 at the airport they have wifi now. They also have pc terminals in NRT

[@diskographi]

来月はね 韓国に旅行する前に成田空港で23時間の中途待機をすることになっています。日本語がちゃんとわかるけど来日するのは初めてなのでどうやって一泊したり携帯を使ったりすりゃいいのかわかりません

[@journytojapan6115]

The kid was so funny lol!

[@quranicverses.2394]

That's my boy 🤣🤣🤣.

[@Mahalakshmi-Khan]

Who else is addicted to this channel?

[@utilisateurlambda7983]

12:51 I am not agree with that lady. I always rent my pocket wi-fi from France and catch it in the post office of the airport or in the wifi rent office. And it's easy to give the pocket wifi back. You just have to put it in a post box! The next time i will buy a sim card. More easier to use than to have an other devise like a pocket wifi.

[@TracknJoy]

Merci from Belgium :)

[@Thomas_Name]

2:50 Proving once again that people in Japan are not actually shy and quiet and that national identities are self-perpetuating myths.

[@jasoncasey6667]

If RUSSIANS are more closed than Japan then this world is crazy….I heard so many times by Americans and British people who visited Moscow and St.Petersburg says Russians are so kind and sweet

[@ZiraelChannel]

It's true 🙂

[@sheggy_sheggy]

mb it's more like shy, about her situation with piano, it's very difficult to make people do sth over there, if they have poor skills. They'll found a 1000 reasons not to do that, i'm the same, i think, we just afraid to embarrass or even disgrace ourselves by doing sth we're not really skillful at. Sth like that, i guess

[@Annsunshine30]

The american that was disappointed when he was sent to Japan, since he wanted to go somewhere in Florida... Wow!!! LOL!! '

[@Annsunshine30]

Thanks for the heart btw.! I think it got deleted by accident, when I corrected my grammar.. :-(

[@scrubjay93]

@@Annsunshine30 ❤

[@ETIENNE8100]

Now because of your videos I have to learn Kanji 😎

[@Bella-nk4wt]

The most surprising thing about Japan for me is that you don't need to have any sort of police check in order to work in a school.

[@albasalazar5734]

Please, interview the owners of the otters Kotaro and Hana, and Kotaro and Hana by themselves

[@CatherineHanaOfficial]

I can compare my country to Japan but I can say I want to live in Japan i can see my life here.

[@Resident_Legal]

The Military American dude is like "I don't like the taste of shit, but I had to swallow it" LOL

[@sacredkinetics.lns.8352]

Very nice interview; especially with the Russian ladies. 🌹

[@charlesjepsen]

The first girl is the girl I want to become friends with when I go to Japan XD

[@tanyenomichelle7021]

I love your channel. Plan on visiting. ❤️

[@ceydakaplan7963]

I want to come kyoto ❤

[@takashiifromjapan]

I want to too !

[@ceydakaplan7963]

@@takashiifromjapan lets go together 😁

[@justalazyguyofficial]

Naruto is also my favourite anime and my favourite character is Itachi.

[@joshkidbeats]

Nice one blood

[@karanrai1441]

The last girl is so interesting 😁😁

[@Top-Kek]

I'm in love with the last woman tbh

[@cheche833]

Guy from Ghana seems nice and likeable

[@Badassery666]

Did you fall asleep on the Yamanote sen last night?

[@BLW888]

What is the most surprising thing ABOUT Japan?

[@airlicious26]

Oh wow! There is no free wifi at the airport?! I don't have a clue how travelers can "survive" in Japan to get the internet connection because from this video, it seems too strict to get it. Hopefully you're gonna make a video about tips for first time travelers who visit Japan.

[@ivanbudianto1962]

When I arrived at Narita in 2018, it had free WIFI, I used it

[@helza]

I have visited Japan 4 times and each time they're was more and more free wi-fi. Last time we hired pocket wi-fi and bought sim cards which we arranged online before we left, just picked up at the airport on arrival and kind of posted into a box on departure. Easy!

[@pinkyvilladolid7084]

I was in Narita Airport last February and there was free wifi

[@InobuZ]

The last Russian girl loves the bad boy image...... watch how she jumps up and down just from the name.......Itashi...lol