3 Normal Items That Are Illegal In Japan

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Today were going over 3 items that, while they are ok and normal in many places around the world, might get you in trouble in Japan. And with online shopping giving us access to items around the world, the risk of accidentally bringing something Illegal into Japan is higher than ever. Nothing can ruin your travels like getting arrested, or even kicked out of Japan...
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@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Hey Everyone!! [Extended Podcast Episode on this topic coming out TOMORROW on the Tokyo Lens Podcast!] If you have any extras that I didn't cover in here, feel free to leave them in the comments below! Hope you guys enjoyed this one! NOTE: Giveaway coming SOON - Make sure those Notifications are ON!

@Codelinkz_ 5 лет назад

I love your podcasts, they are so relaxing and interesting. I could listen to it every second of the day :D

@genna1941 5 лет назад

Oh man! I am SO glad you made this video! Because my husband was just talking about rollerblading in Japan two days ago. Whew! Glad you gave us that heads up. 😶 Thank you!

@genna1941 5 лет назад

I actually have a super important question for you! Are there chiropractors in Japan? I have what they call a Sergeant's neck in Chiropractic terms. That means my spine is completely straight in my neck. I have been seeing a chiropractor and doing at home therapy to put the curve back into my neck. It has started to work but I still have a ways to go. It's not something that I can neglect. A straight neck means that your heart and lung nerves are being pinched because that is where those nerves reside. That can cause some serious health problems if left untreated. If there are chiropractors in Japan I highly recommend you see one! You would be amazed what a properly aligned spine can do for your body. I had a friend tell me that his allergies went away after seeing a chiropractor. My chiropractor confirmed that this is in fact true and when I started my treatments I noticed that the next spring I did not have my usual allergic reactions. I was stunned! So if you feel some hay fever coming on then see a chiropractor. Assuming they have them there. I seriously hope they do.

@Lestatsuxme1013 5 лет назад

I knew you had to carry your passport or residency card around but I’ve heard of people just carrying a photocopy of their passport or card. 🤔 would that fly with the police?

@melaniejaneprocter5529 5 лет назад

Hi Norm I take a lot of medication like tramadol, gapatatin, and more but can spell them they are for high cholesterol and depression. I couldn't function without them all. I will have to check through them all. Thanks for the heads up. 😀😍💙👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@daniel1233 3 года назад

When I went to tokyo in 2017, I was held back for several minutes by the customs guy past the luggage collection because of the Russian visa on my passport(went there on vacation the year prior). He sternly questioned me my purpose in Japan and reason for going to Russia which really surprised me. I later googled that Japan and Russia are technically still at war as they have no peace treaty, i learned from this that the authorities in Japan are actually pretty rigid

@TheGarryq 2 года назад

state of war between the Soviet Union and Japan technically existed until 1956, when it was ended by the Soviet-Japanese Joint Declaration of 1956.

@capitalb5889 2 года назад

Yet people fly from Japan to Russia all the time

@tulenik71 2 года назад

in Japan, all things are de facto totally rigid

@capitalb5889 2 года назад

@@tulenik71 I don't see how that is relevant

@InfernosReaper 2 года назад

@@TheGarryq There still is some debate over who owns certain territory, but ultimately the end of the Soviet Union should've been a de facto peace with Russia.

@BurgerSliderMan 3 года назад

I swear pidgeons are so chill in Tokyo. But weird fact. Crows in Tokyo are pretty vicious but crows in Chiba are actually pretty chill too.

@mikeundercofler8108 3 года назад

In Shinjuku, I looked a crow in the eyes and felt my lifespan decrease by a few years.

@BobSaget4sometimes 3 года назад

I live in itabashi and I swear the crows follow me to the station everyday... I think they're gonna get me one day

@sethkeown5965 3 года назад

Check the ravens up on the north end of hokkaido. Super shiny feathers. Something about the fish oils in their diet.

@gardensofgrief 2 года назад

@@BobSaget4sometimes oh they will. Crows are incredibly smart and will hold grudges and even pass it down generations.

@hsjncuwkrveyxnwmzhwm 3 года назад

There are radio available that doesn’t require license to operate in Japan. The thing is, you have to buy it in Japan, with the frequency and power approved by Japanese authority. You cannot bring your own radio from overseas. Actually same rule apply almost everywhere.

@truthpopup 3 года назад

The thing about walkie talkies is that the frequency bands and channels used vary from country to country. So a radio approved for use in one country may be illegal to use in another country. Using a Japanese radio in the USA could get you in trouble with the FCC if you are transmitting on an unauthorized channel.

@Yotanido 5 лет назад

Walkie talkies bought in one country are often illegal to use in another country. The frequency band they operate on is chosen in accordance with the local laws, but while the band may be free for public use in one country, does not mean it isn't designated for something else in another. I actually bought a lock picking kit last week. Before I did, I made sure they are actually legal here. Turns out, they are legal to possess without any permit or anything as long as you don't intend to use them for illegal things. (Owning lock picks with the intention to use them for nefarious purposes is itself illegal. Kinda funny) It's an item that I can easily see being outlawed, so really, no surprises there. Motorised skateboards and scooters and whatnot are also illegal here, if they go faster than 6 km/h. Bicycles have a bit of an exemption: If you have to pedal to activate the motor, it may go up to 25 km/h. In any case, going faster than the 6 or 25 km/h is a felony. Not a misdemeanor - a felony. I suspect it's similar in Japan? Don't know the legality of e-bikes there. Also: pocket knives. Pocket knives past a certain length are illegal to carry in Japan. Another thing to watch out for.

@canaanwinthrop2463 5 лет назад

Yndostrui my fleet of motorized cruzin coolers go 25+. I rode one downtown Portland in USA. The police officers loved it. Where do you live?

@chkpnt-fq5rv 5 лет назад

Yeah, it would be the same as bringing a Japanese or European device meant for those areas into the US. They would overlap reserved frequency ranges here which could cause issues. They use different frequencies for their wifi routers than the US does as well. I wouldn’t use a wifi router meant for the US there as well. For that matter don’t use a US microwave oven either.

@renookami4651 5 лет назад

Yeah, best is to not bring talkies in other countries, and just buy one there.

@MadScienceWorkshoppe 5 лет назад

6kph is slower than I walk! Probably average walking speed for a New Yorker!

@ScribeSapient 5 лет назад

Most people do not understand how radio in general works and thus interacts. Being an "Amateur Operator" with permit to broadcast on specific frequencies and bands only i get it and would never think to bring any form of RF Transmitter past my cellphone and my computer. As for the skateboard and bike issue, Japan has EXCELLENT Public Transportation so you really will not even walk much unless you are in a rural area. Then i still suggest highly one walks as the place is beautiful. Knives, really? Why even bring that up when you can get in hot water for in some cases nail clippers...

@MageThief 5 лет назад

In Japan, riding a bicycle and having headphones/earbuds and listen on music and stuff like that is illegal and you can end up having to pay a hefty fine.

@krymasuru 5 лет назад

oshit I've been doing this for a while.. guess it's time 2 stop

@PongoXBongo 5 лет назад

I don't know how anyone can do that anyway. Whenever I try to ride with headphones I get super paranoid about traffic, pedestrians, etc. and feel compelled to take them out almost immediately. At least with the car radio, I can still hear the world around me.

@crisanister5131 4 года назад

But legal to drive a car and watch videos. Think i've seen it on another channel.

@SwissTanuki 4 года назад

Same in Switzerland

@Afrocanuk 4 года назад

Cris Anister, actually I saw many Japanese drivers doing just that when i was in Japan in 2003.

@Venerable_Banana 5 лет назад

So instead of a walkie talkie I have to go old school, 2 cups 1 string?

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Lol that’s how I do it!

@relv7858 5 лет назад

this is cute XD

@kinzieclausen1350 5 лет назад

Cellphone

@kawaiidere1023 5 лет назад

@Kinzie Clausen yeah, use walky talkies when you need to communicate over talking distance

@travisbeagle5691 5 лет назад

It's perfectly legal to have and use them there. What is not legal is the frequencies most use here so your best option is to buy them there.

@Durbikins 5 лет назад

Jet Set Radio makes a lot more sense now.

@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668 4 года назад

Exter sugar exter salt

@nya___nya 4 года назад

@@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668 exter oil and msg

@Tacoyaki96 4 года назад

@@nya___nya SHUT UP AND EAT!!!

@SlyHikari03 3 года назад

I love that song!

@nicholasbentley836 3 года назад

Such a good game

@Viiyachanvids 3 года назад

I toured in Japan with a performing arts cast and one of the biggest things that screwed a lot of the cast members over last minute was finding out about their prescription Adderal being illegal. These young adults have gone years function under the assistance of their adhd medication and had to suddenly go three months without it. Thats not japans fault necessarily, more the fault of them and our tour managers for not properly researching until the very last second.

@itspowers9107 3 года назад

I believe this is still also true for South Korea and its seen as just as bad as cocaine or heroine or any hard drugs.

@K2ThaPhukkinC 3 года назад

Yup. I spent a hours in a room being questioned because I brought my prescription Adzenys. Lol.

@Wazzen563 3 года назад

@@itspowers9107 I hope that's not true, because that's absolutely bat-shit, bugfuck insane.

@Elmithian 3 года назад

I would still argue that those laws are insanely arbitrary since these are actual prescription medicine. That and they don't have any proper fair use laws either since lot of companies have been trying to push such stuff away for decades there... Sigh, Japan has plenty of positive stuff but it also has lot of horrible stuff, just like any other country. Like the lie about 99% confession and succession rate of the police... well, technically true on paper, but when you check it a bit better the methods the police uses to achieve the silly number things turn to be a lot more grim.

@jukatan100 3 года назад

What? Japan has a problem with legal meth?

@RabbitVasque 5 лет назад

SUP PIGEON. quality content.

@zam023 5 лет назад

Pigeons in Japan are not afraid of people. Found that out the other day in Kyoto. I was at a festival and eating at a table and I saw this pigeons just walking about under tables looking for food. Back home, this would been cats instead of pigeons.

@fruzsinanemeth 5 лет назад

@@zam023 In London they fly like crazy drivers! On my holiday there one almost hit me midflight! XD I should have just reach out to it and catch it! :D

@ketolin5624 3 года назад

Lol was thinking the same!

@Mtaalas 4 года назад

So basically Card Captor Sakura broke law every day when she roller skated to school? :D

@omnipossum92 4 года назад

I think Tomoeda might be a less busy area and she likely doesn't go on main roads.

@jacek107ify 4 года назад

laws might have changed as Card captor sakura is from 90s also things might be different for children

@huntress44 3 года назад

My exact thoughts when I got to that part 😆

@evraalexandrite3770 3 года назад

And Conan kun? He broke the law too?

@tsherwoodrzero 2 года назад

@@evraalexandrite3770 Funny, the Japanese government used Conan-kun a lot in recent years for traffic safety content aimed for children.

@thehamsani9813 5 лет назад

These are good to know! Not something that you would expect when travelling to another country, but its a good reminder to double check before travelling there.

@p1nkfreud 3 года назад

One of the weirdest things banned in JP is Lamotrigine...a pretty common mood stabilizer/anti-seizure medicine with no potential for abuse and is completely non-addictive...It is not even classed as a controlled substance in any country...I have taken it for years and it's really, really good - but if I wanted to go to Japan I'd have to change meds. So weird.

@kleineoOoStern 3 года назад

My tramadol prescription is too heavy for Japan. I take 500mg per 24h for neurological problems but in a lot of country I would be arrested because some dumb people drug themselves with tramadol and it's a dangerous medecine.

@SkyrimInMyPants 3 года назад

Actually you can bring it in.... but you have to fill out a special form etc like most other drugs

@p1nkfreud 3 года назад

SkyrimInMyPants It cannot be prescribed and classified as a scheduled drug with no potential medical advantage - If it is true that you can bring some in, even if you aren't prescribed it (because sometimes that is what authorities assume if they can't get in touch with your doctor) than that is news to me, thanks for that tip. Unfortunately, that still means it is impossible for someone prescribed lamotrigine to (safely) stay in Japan for more than 3 months (that's usually the longest Rx you can get in advance). Worse still, 1 of the only two real side effects has, is that it can cause seizures and manic episodes if the medicine isn't taken for a few days in a row. (The other side effect is a nasty, potentially FATAL form of allergic dermatitis called "Steven-Johnson syndrome". This doesn't affect many people at all, and if they get medical treatment in time it is easily controlled, but I still mention it because it is something a prospective patient should still keep in mind).

@cbtowers4841 3 года назад

It's approved in Japan. Try asking again. GSK got approval for Lamictal in Japan in 2011.

@Tricia_K 2 года назад

@@kleineoOoStern Tramadol has been a Controlled Drug here in the UK for about 7 years now, due to misuse and its heavily addictive qualities... (400mg/day for my neuro issues, plus gabapentin/MST/others)

@Fuzz82 5 лет назад

People with rollerskates/blades or skateboards are officially considered pedestrians in my country. But in practice the police won't bother them if they ride in the bike lane. Since they also know that is probably the best place for them. But they tend to be less forgiving with skateboards then with rollerskates/blades.

@ianmoseley9910 5 лет назад

Gshama In the UK it is technically illegal to ride bicycles on pedestrian footways but not often enforced.

@Fuzz82 5 лет назад

@@ianmoseley9910 Same in the Netherlands really.

@shaunaisaJellyBean 4 года назад

Ian moseley same in Ireland but if there’s Gardaí on foot they will happily stop you

@sharlainjapan 5 лет назад

Ahaha I said “cycler” in my video the other day too😂😅

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Lol well aren’t we just a pair of linguistic champions 🤦🏻‍♂️

@jacquilyons6375 5 лет назад

Lol saw your comment.. Hi!! Welcome back to Japan, hope your new job is going great and looking forward to more videos from you .. ooo and maybe another one with Norm? 🤔 hint hint 😁💕

@KokoroKatsura 2 года назад

'cyklere' as in danish language

@blueyonder1233 3 года назад

I had a very memorable encounter with a police officer at Akita railway station when I was not carrying my passport, I left it in my hotel room. Everything is fine until you have one of these encounters. And yes I stayed calm & respectful, receiving that "well in future you need to ALWAYS carry your passport' message before being allowed to continue on.

@TheDreamWaIker 5 лет назад

Gotta squeeze this in before work haha! Always a good Tuesday when you upload, Norm! 👍

@time.5942 5 лет назад

When you have semester break and totally forget what day it is, just to get reminded it's tuesday by a new video by your favorite RU-vidr!

@lm-pw9ul 5 лет назад

Ah I missed school days. I don't get much holiday anymore

@xXStephanieReginaXx 5 лет назад

I like having that little sakura branch in the shot too, and the one to the left

@indigenouspotliquor3546 5 лет назад

Now they say the best course of action for hay fever outdoor allergies is to get ahold of some local honey. The bees make their honey from that pollen and you're getting like little doses of nature's medicine. How miraculous! The scenery is breathtaking.

@thejapaneseways2103 5 лет назад

Great Tips, Thanks I just moved to Japan and there are so many things to know about: what you can and what you can't do!!

@A-Negative 5 лет назад

Thanks for the info! Going to Tokyo this summer and I actually carry a lock pick kit in my bag -locks are just little puzzles & I never get locked out. I get stopped by airport security a lot but they always clear it. But will leave it at home.

@brucealanwilson4121 5 лет назад

Ladies hairpins?

@jacobishii6121 3 года назад

I'm the same way.....mechanical puzzles get expensive,with picks the world is full of free puzzles

@MoonBlueFlower 5 лет назад

Interesting to learn! I would never have imagined!

@rachelcookie321 3 года назад

When I went on student exchange to japan last year our guides told us to leave our passports at home (host family house) so we don’t loose them. I heard those stories of foreigners getting arrested for not having their passport or resident card so I brought mine with me everyday. They can get arrested but i’m not going down with them.

@dariusq8894 3 года назад

I got stopped by Japanese customs once for prescription medication but was let go quickly and never really thought about it. Good to know.

@MyMarkStudio 5 лет назад

This was really interesting thank you for sharing them. I really like your background change ups. They really helped make the video more interesting.

@3DJapan 5 лет назад

Most of these I hadn't thought of. I have heard a lot about medicine and I think I heard about skateboards. Luckily I don't really need any medicine so that was no problem for me in Japan but I did warn my friends that were with me about it.

@TrimeshSZ 4 года назад

Another one to watch for is certain decongestant medications containing pseudoephedrine - these are available over the counter without a prescription in a lot of places, but are completely illegal in Japan. The ones contaning phenylephrine are OK (well, except for that whole "doesn't really work" thing).

@Codelinkz_ 5 лет назад

Hey, Thanks for another video :D

@caramel0610 5 лет назад

Thanks for this! Love all the scenery changes lol. The sakura are so pretty!

@maedaminda7720 5 лет назад

Thank you for sharing💖its very useful.

@patnoe4595 5 лет назад

The education you provide is so helpful. It is interesting to know the unusual things about Japan too. Love the Cherry Blossom!!! 🌸🌸🌸

@shedbuilderwho 3 года назад

So helpful. I was planning on brining my tiny folding electric bike in my next trip to Japan. Just learned that an electric bike with a throttle is regarded as "gentsuki" and I will need a license, vehicle registration, liability insurance coverage, turn signal capability, headlight, taillight, and all. Way too much to deal with for a little bit of convenience. Violation of traffic laws while visiting can totally ruin my visit. Thank you.

@ilkoallexandroff 5 лет назад

Nice video! For me as a photographer, the wireless triggers for strobes could be tricky because if the frequencies, although it’s really easy to purchased one with banned frequency! Cheers!

@Nurfa.iqah.1 5 лет назад

Thanks for another informative video!!! Never thought these things could get you into trouble 😥 Gotta share this to save a life

@vxz18 3 года назад

You need to request and obtain authorization from the Japanese government prior to visiting before bringing any medication with you. This includes but not limited to meds (even over the counter ones), medical equipment such as glucometer or cpap machine. They will provide you with a certificate for you to carry with you when you visit. Otherwise they can detain you, and it will ruin your trip. There are some exceptions and thresholds as well but definitely check.

@ghostfoxsarah 5 лет назад

I just bought an ebike and plan to go to Japan next month. I was considering taking it with me, so thanks for the heads up! It's technically faster than is legal without a liscense where I live, it'd definitely be a no go in Japan.

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Whew!! Glad you caught that!!

@yokaicustoms 5 лет назад

Great video! Came across your channel tonight and subbed. Keep up the great work dude!

@acm_1985 5 лет назад

Home from work, something nice for dinner and a new Tokyo Lens vlog is up. Perfect start for the evening!

@Ryansacrobat 5 лет назад

Wow, all 3 of those things were new to me! Ive lived here 4 years and had no clue, but I guess its a good thing I havent been taking my unicyle down to Daiso! Im actually glad I never got in trouble on my hoverboard, I probably should have, but I sold it thank goodness! Another one, while you are taking about medication is needles for diabetes, etc are big "no go"

@MiaogisTeas 5 лет назад

I think the key takeaway is be respectful and comply quickly with Japanese authorities. They'll generally be very reasonable as long as you have the right attitude. 🙏

@DarthG33k 5 лет назад

This right here. Every police officer I met when I visited Japan was incredibly kind and helpful. The trick is to be polite to them.

@johnknapp952 4 года назад

Applies to most "Civilized" countries around the world.

@SinnerSince1962 4 года назад

@@johnknapp952 Yeah, and not the USA (well, anymore).

@ashakydd1 3 года назад

When I have been in Japan, pretty much any official has been incredibly nice and helpful, but I also have a policy of keeping it friendly and polite with anyone in any kind of authority (until I have to do otherwise) which generally gets me very far.

@twankies8051 3 года назад

Bryan Dover I’m pretty sure the United States’ police have actually become more friendly compared to the 90’s.

@Josua_Nel 5 лет назад

thanks again for another great video. lots of good advice that I didnt even think about. thats really helpful thanks Norm.

@jaykay4367 5 лет назад

Just wanted to say thanks for the info. I will be traveling there in a few weeks and your vlogs have been very helpful.

@blackmoon818 5 лет назад

I was actually in japan in feb, and realised i was taking a restricted medication, so before leaving had to do the paperwork for a gekkan shoumei, i think thats the right word. It actually wasn't too bad applying, they were efficient in a swering any and all questions i had about how to fill out the form and everything, and had approved my application super quick. But i was suprised at how many medications were restricted or out right not allowed.

@redfox4561 5 лет назад

Wow that road you're on is beautiful, the scenery in Japan never fails to amaze me.

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Glad you enjoyed it~

@Slammer_1970 5 лет назад

Just ran across your channel yesterday and this was the second video that I watched. It was a great video and I'm also going to give your podcast a listen to as well.

@tandreabradford9419 3 года назад

I just came across your channel and have watched a few videos. This one is very helpful, I have not really thought about this in my trip planning. I’m still a long way away from actually getting to Japan, but this video game me a lot to thing about. Thank you very much for sharing your information. ^^

@baileymason725 5 лет назад

Thanks for this Norm, it was really interesting, I've seen countless videos on Japan but I had no idea you were required to carry a passport/resident card. Lots of love, hope you're doing good

@din3832 5 лет назад

Damnn i wanted 2 of the 3 itens you put on this list! thanks for the info

@memyselfandi7529 3 года назад

I just subscribed to your channel & love the fact that you are very respectful of Japan & its do's & dont's Ive watched a few of your videos & thoroughly enjoy them. Thank you for sharing. Keep them going Most importantly, stay safe admist this Pandemic

@livingty 5 лет назад

I love this video ! Thank u for making content

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

That’s so kind of you~ I’m really happy that you’re here~ 😊

@Malice_doll 3 года назад

The rollerblade thing is a bummer. I saw pictures of people in the harajuku fruits magazine with them so i figured it would be fine. as long as it’s just something where they ask you to stop i’m completely ok with it.

@DrMuFFinMan 5 лет назад

Glad you went ahead and this video out, also pollen is crazy this time of the year from the cherry trees. Who knew walkie talkies were an issue but I guess it makes sense because they can have there on band either depending on the brand or how advanced it is. Either way thanks for the information and video, love the sakura.

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Mark! Great to see you here! and so quick! lol yea, I am glad that I put this one out!! Cheers eh!!

@amyhedt7985 5 лет назад

You definitely picked the best spot to film! Those Sakura are just stunning. Great video though and I can't wait to listen to the podcast. It's always great to get more info like this before traveling.

@Cai_osity 5 лет назад

Such a helpful video thankyou norm 💜

@Lestatsuxme1013 5 лет назад

😮 Wow! I had no idea about a lot of these!

@MissMugiwara 5 лет назад

Had to focus on the Sakura the whole time, they are so beautiful 😍 Interesting how "small" things from home can be so troublesome somewhere else, thanks for the info! I often also don't take my ID with me, so I'll definitely will remember that for Japan

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

its good to keep it on you!!

@TechHeadHD2 5 лет назад

Now this was interesting. Cheers for sharing the info!

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching 😊

@elihinata1 3 года назад

I am new to your videos but I just want to say how much I like them. You have a really nice way of explaining things and the visuals are so soothing! Keep the great work and happy 2021! :D

@horriblegoose3295 4 года назад

This video helped me in one way or another!

@genna1941 5 лет назад

I hope you don't have hay fever either. 😶 I'm sick today. 😧 Your video is already cheering me up. That pigeon made my day. 😂

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Lol that pigeon is my new best friend! Lol

@TooManyHobbiesJeremy 5 лет назад

Great advice. Nice job mixing up the scenery

@louisemargarett8815 5 лет назад

Sooo informative!!!! Thanks!!!

@tesstavares3143 5 лет назад

Hi Norm! I was surprised about the walk talkies since some friends that travel to ski (usually Europe) always use them to connect when in the slopes.. good to know! Also, I saw a video while back about knives or even pocket ones that are also prohibited in Japan and was wondering how bad that would be (like having something to cut food at your hotel or opening bottles). Great video as always, loved the 🌸

@blaineandkatey 5 лет назад

Hey Pigeon! Walky-Talkies we knew, had no idea about the lock picking tools, don't carry one, but it's good to know! The boards makes some sense, our second trip, a native on a board smashed into Katey's ankle while we were in Osaka.

@Linkofhyrule565 5 лет назад

Thanks for more great info Norm. You always give us great unique content. I see the Sakura are blooming even earlier than forecast. 1 week till I leave for Tokyo. Keep them from full blooming for me till i get there Norm!

@DissociativeK 4 года назад

Thanks I stumbled on your video doing research for my future trip in Japan. Thanks you very much because I use regularly these three items in a daily basis! You won a subscriber.

@JanykaFrancesca 2 года назад

Thanks for mentioning about carrying id or passport everywhere with you. Same applies in the Czech Republic and my husband thought we are the only country that requires this😂😆 If not police could follow you home to clarify your identity and even give you fine. Something in common with Japan💕

@ninaschenk4727 5 лет назад

The blossoming trees are gorgeous! ❤

@dattmay Год назад

I like that you barely moved and kept the little branch in the shot; you know what you want and you stick with it! That’s what makes your framing in your videos so damn good all the time. Nice, information, and well-shot video here norm. Thanks again 😊

@Lisa-gq7qh 5 лет назад

5:21 The Sakura on the top right corner are standing out so much, I love it!🌸✨ The one with the ID doesn’t surprise me though, I’m always carrying my ID with me anywhere I go, I think that’s important. Anyway, informative video and great framing!☺️

@TakoyaKyono 5 лет назад

That passport / residence card section. I remember going to Tokyo for the first time. I was so scared about being stopped by the police as I had heard all the horror stories about "Racist police stopping every foreign national to check for illegals" so I kept my passport securely in my zipped jacket pocket. The thing is, I was never stopped by police. I was either completely ignored by them, or received a courteous smile and nod when passing by. Heck, last time I was in Tokyo me and my friend entered one of the small police stations to hand in some house keys we had found in the street. Police were very friendly despite having to get a translator on the phone. Still not asked for ID. But regardless, carry your passport / residency card! You never know when you could be stopped.

@KariHaruka 5 лет назад

I feel that most of those horror stories are either made up or experiences by tourists who haven't been respectful towards the culture and/or police.. I've never had issues with the police either and the few times that I have directly interacted with them (asking for directions) they've always been really helpful towards me.

@TakoyaKyono 5 лет назад

@@KariHaruka Only time I was ever stopped by police was at Shinjuku station my first time there. I instinctively pulled out my passport, but he just smiled and gestured behind him. Someone had collapsed in the station doorway and paramedics were in attendance. He was diverting people away from the door.

@oliviaanderson2035 5 лет назад

When my fiancé and I visited Tokyo, we were never stopped by police at all. My fiancé can look a little intimidating and could be stereotyped as such, but everyone was super friendly towards us! We never had any confrontation from anyone or was asked to show our passports. I always recommend everyone to visit Japan! Like with any country you visit, just make sure you do your research on the laws and culture.

@Symphonial 5 лет назад

It makes me remember what people said about Russia, where Police tried to cheat people or where you have fake policeman who steal your passport to sell it and where you're often disturbed if you're black or mixed... But at the end of the day, they completely ignored me lol. Police has other things to do, to my mind

@TeaBurn 5 лет назад

Better safe than sorry, as they say.

@rosst1 5 лет назад

Research......I just rely on your advise. Yet another great video.

@orangerouette 2 года назад

Love your content ☺️

@puffygirl2527 5 лет назад

thank you for the info. quite helpful, especially about the meds, since i am on an opiod.

@brooksnorthcutt668 5 лет назад

That makes sense with the walkie talkies. Gotta keep those airwaves clean! And I want to see the Sakura so bad someday!!!

@solkiyoko227 5 лет назад

Yeah..my friends get in trouble a lot because of skateboards..we are Japanese so we know the rules but just saying that even if weve been living in Japan our whole lifes we sometimes forget things so it happens to everybody.

@the.secret.of. Год назад

what about rollerblades? would i get in trouble for skating on side walks or main street side walks?

@Vanbg13 5 лет назад

Heeey, a new video just in time for me to end up my countdown to my stay in japan I AM LEAVING THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW :D (also, this was interesting, and I'm quite happy that I didn't felt concerned about your points, so I should be good lol)

@desireemark2547 4 года назад

Thanks so much for this video! Totally stumbled across it by accident and thought it would be interesting, so I watched. Glad I did because I was totally planning on buying a goofy little electric scooter to skip around on before I moved to Tokyo in a few months! Eee thank you so much! Going to research more laws now!

@mikaylajweighill 5 лет назад

That pretty cool advice....I have all three items. I know what not to bring. Lockpicks are usually viewed as thieves tool unless you are licensed to possess them in the jurisdiction that you are currently in. I tell my apprentices to never take them outside of our province (BC). Another really great video!!!!

@lm-pw9ul 5 лет назад

I was gonna say beautiful cherry blossom trees as backdrop but then you mentioned hay fever. Yeah I get hay fever every spring too and I don't even live in Japan

@atsukorichards1675 5 лет назад

I lived in Japan and never had a hay fever there. And I moved to USA, then one year, I did... I still don't know why. (By the way, the sakura is really beautiful there.)

@Jinty_1966 5 лет назад

Thank you for all the information you gave us.

@1judyq 5 лет назад

Great info!

@doctorelle8178 5 лет назад

I seriously considered bringing walkie talkies! Thank you for the heads up this totally saved me! Keep being awesome! 😊

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Glad I could help!!

@didip1823 5 лет назад

I'm excited for my first trip to Japan this summer!!

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Niiiice!! Congrats!!

@hwy-5877 5 лет назад

Norm, thank you for the informative video! Btw, if you don't mind, could you tell me which park it was that you shot this video? Very beautiful sakura's! Thanks again for another great content of yours! Keep up the good work!

@ryanmwhetten Год назад

Super informative! Unicycling is one of my hobbies 😂 so I thought that part was really interesting!

@michaelkolinski 5 лет назад

great video norm! Also to note with viewers, Psuedophedrine, a regularly used OTC cold medication in North America is STRICTLY forbidden in Japan

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Good info! Thank you Hearted , upvoted, and appreciated!!

@Sketchkat 5 лет назад

First time watching one of your videos - am planning to go to Japan in the future and although I personally wouldn’t carry those kinds of things to an airport, let alone to Japan, it’s nonetheless useful to know (like my quad roller skates are kinda heavy, would be counterintuitive to take them) Though I’m sure it’s fairly obvious that knives of any kind aren’t permitted in public either (the bf likes to take a mini survival kit with him everywhere, I have to remind him to leave the inch-long blade at home when we go to public places/events/concerts etc.)

@sanjamihajlov5625 3 года назад

Interesting and informative! :)

@JonOlssonJxx 5 лет назад

Good information video!! :)

@kabedondon 5 лет назад

Curious about how strict they are with drones. Not that I use drones at all myself, but your topic made me curious about it.

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Haha no worries I cut an entire section on drones from this video actually Simply put, it’s a mixed bag. I have yet to run into a single problem But I’ve also heard horror stories For the most part if you avoid populated areas and follow the laws (and always check the DJI map) you should be without trouble! Super simplified version of the response but I hope it helps!

@Tensho_C 5 лет назад

basically, use common sense

@Athiril 5 лет назад

Under 200g is no restrictions etc iirc, over that there are some, but you can check out drone maps where you can fly.

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Daniel Lee yes! Good info! Under 200g drone is almost “no restrictions” No matter what weight... You cannot fly at night, or over events, etc.. There is very detailed info online that should definitely help out!!

@NyuuMikuru1 5 лет назад

Check out live action anime adaptation and you can see they use drones for making the series. I seen plenty on Mob Psycho 100 series.

@michaelcherry8952 5 лет назад

Love the background! A beautiful Spring day in Tokyo. For obvious reasons, I'm rather fond of sakura :-) Do Japanese pigeons speak pidgin Japanese? Just askin' ;-) I guess the takeaway is never to assume. It takes no time at all to ask and definitely use more than one source to confirm. A very interesting video. It's amazing how easy it would be to get in trouble just from an incorrect assumption.

@markplott4820 5 лет назад

NOPE, most Japanese will assume you know Japanese and WILL use Japanese to communicate. however most Airports and Major train stations have some English speaking workers.

@michaelcherry8952 5 лет назад

@@markplott4820 Actually, I was making a (very lame) joke about the pigeons in the background of his shot. If anything, the pigeons are cooing in pidgin pigeon. Makes you wonder, though, if a pigeon from Japan would be able to integrate with a flock from, say, London. Would they need to carry iPhones with translation apps? (Another very lame joke. I'll shut up now!)

@markplott4820 5 лет назад

@@michaelcherry8952 - YES, however it would NOT stay in Japan for long because Homing Pidegons have REALLY Great GPS, they know by Smell and Landmarks where they need to go. Pidegons are like a Cruise Missile , they Match Smell and Visiual targets against Landmarks, but what Truly is Amazing is its all done with a tiny BIRD brain.

@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668 4 года назад

@@markplott4820 Yeah, but it's hard to understand them because they use hatoben(pigeon dialect)

@EmberMoonprincess92 5 лет назад

Thanks for the tips!

@mitchells5619 5 лет назад

Great video! Do a part 2

@dragonofparadise 5 лет назад

Wow good information, I've been to Japan twice and didn't know about the Walkie talkies and lock picks. I've known for years that Nyquil and other over the counter medications are a big no no. Very good information.

@markplott4820 5 лет назад

no need to Bring OTC meds with you to Japan, they have Really Great pharmicists that can help get RELEAF you are looking for.

@Shanyandao 5 лет назад

First of all, beautiful scenery and i hope you won‘t develop hay fever! This was a really interesting video. I know i‘ll never want to bring walkie talkies or a lockpicking set to Japan but it’s good to know because you never know! :o I must say i somewhat understand the rollerblade/skateboard rule because Tokyo is really crowded, so it’s kind of dangerous and Japan is all about being considerate and not bothering people..that rule made sense to me. All in all great video, I‘m glad you spoke about things that probably noone has mentioned when it comes to laws in Japan :)

@TokyoLens 5 лет назад

Glad I could help Even if just a little 😊

@MargoBTS 3 года назад

So for future reference for me if I do go, I take an anxiety medication that I cannot go without due to severe withdrawal symptoms, would I be allowed to bring it with the proper documentation?