Expat Life in Asia: 10 Reasons Thailand Beats Japan

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This vlog is filmed in Osaka and Bangkok, I explore why Thailand is a better choice for expat life compared to Japan. ‪@PhilipJames360‬ #japan #thailand #expat
KEY MOMENTS
Part 1: Shot from Osaka
Seven reasons Japan could be attractive as an expat ⬅️
00:33 Japan is cheap thanks to a weak yen
01:01 Poilte and safe
02:01 Everything is clean and orderly
03:05 Professional sports and the spectator experience
03:56 Interview with Manu from Thailand at Moto Coffee
04:50 Matcha at Moto Coffee
05:18 Environmental factors
06:02 Pedestrian and bicycle friendliness
07:02 The grocery store, Japanese food, and tropical fruit
Part 2: Shot from Bangkok
10 reasons why Thailand beats Japan for expat life (in ascending order) ⬅️
08:59 BANGKOK
Reason 10
09:14 Tropical fruit
Reason 9
09:35 Grab bike and 'sabai sabai'
Reason 8
10:25 Better interpersonal skills
Reason 7
11:01 Thais speak better English than Japanese
Reason 6
12:40 Fewer xenophobes and Thais are more welcoming and less homogenous than Japanese. Thailand is more welcoming.
Reason 5
13:48 Better expat housing options.
Reason 4
14:59 Healthcare
Reason 3
16:25 Healthy living and fitness lifestyle options
Reason 2
17:58 "Ease" and fewer friction points living in Thailand as an expat than Japan.
Reason 1
19:26 Mental and emotional health
Interview with Japanese living in Thailand:
22:10 Taku
25:03 ‪@nampla.brother‬ and Ayaka
26:27 Yuki
Starting in Japan, I highlight several appealing aspects: the weak yen makes living costs cheaper, the safety and politeness of the people are unparalleled, the public transportation is incredibly efficient, and the environment is impeccably clean and orderly.
Transitioning to Bangkok, I list ten reasons why Thailand beats Japan for expat life. These include Thailand's more relaxed and less rigid lifestyle, the friendliness and familiarity of locals with foreigners, better English proficiency, and ease of settling in with various visa options; and joyful atmosphere in Thailand, which contrasts with the perceived sadness and economic struggles in Japan.
Other advantages are the more affordable and accessible healthcare, plentiful fitness options, and the overall convenience of daily life.
Thailand is the best choice for mental health and emotional well-being.
While Japan is a great place to visit, Thailand offers a superior quality of life and emotional well-being for expats.
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@PhilipJames360 21 день назад

For this video I shot it from Osaka and Bangkok. When traveling to other countries, it always validates why I love Thailand the best. It comes down to quality of life and warm-heartedness, and how a place makes me 'feel'. I feel best in Thailand. Question for you: where is it in the world that you 'feel' best?

@jjjjjjjjooolllllllllll8395 15 дней назад

Never felt better than in Thailand. I love Laos as well Japan is super fun to visit. Planning more visits soon

@MrPom11 16 дней назад

タイは日本人の二番目の故郷でフレンドリーで安全生活で親切な人で世界の台所ですよ❗😁👍❤🇹🇭🐘🏖🙇‍♂️

@kokbang638 17 дней назад

I am Japaneae live in Thailand for 15 Years , I agree with you.

@joesho211 11 дней назад

I am Thai and love Japanese people.

@forlua9211 18 дней назад

- I once told my professor, (a Russian who studied, worked, and lived in Japan for a long time) that Japanese is kind. He immediately responded, "Japanese are very polite but not kind". So, it is nice to hear you pointed out 00:19:36 the differences between kindness and politeness because many people misperceive that politeness has to come from kindness, but that is not always the case. - Many people see Japanese as a collective society similar to Thailand, but that is not true. By nature, Japanese are very individualistic (this is polar opposite to Thais), but they are forced to live together in the collective society by rules, maybe due to the harsh weather conditions and wars. This explains why in the interview 00:25:46 he feel more human connections in Thailand than in Japan even though waitress/waiter are also welcoming in both countries. (actually, waitress/waiter smile even more in Japan because they follow that rules or manners, but in Thailand they are more genuine about their feelings, if they smile, it means they are happy, if they look grumpy, it means they are in a bad mood, that is it.) - Finally, if you ask Thais which country they want Thailand to become, 90% of the people will say Japan. Thais adore the Japanese so much especially cleanliness, work ethic, orderliness, and politeness.

@PhilipJames360 18 дней назад

Interesting to hear your professor said the same, about the difference between polite vs. kind. The thing that you mention about collective seems true. In Japan the 'collectiveness' is different from Thailand, it feels more forced in Japan, less 'together'. Whereas, in Thailand it feels the opposite and more natural. I wonder how much of Thai admiration is due partly to being naive to the realities of Japanese 'cold' and less joyful culture.

@vet_4055 18 дней назад

Your opinions are intelligent and insightful, and filled with years of experience. I sincerely appreciate ❤ ^_^

@forlua9211 18 дней назад

@@PhilipJames360 Many people realize the negative side of Japanese society, especially the young, and surely, they don't appreciate that part. Idealistically, Thais want the cities to be more clean, more organized, and the people to be more obeyed to the laws, and more responsible to the public. Ironically, the main obstacles of all these is the sabai sabai mentality. Sabai sabai could stand for happiness in buddhist sense or the term associated with laziness, irresponsibility. A japanese youtuber who have lived in Thailand for so long once said, adopting pros of japanese values with the thai values will create the most perfect human.

@samsan4644 17 дней назад

I am Thai and what you said is so true. I guested it's the orderly, cleanliness and the communal responsibility of the Japanese society we admired so much. Maybe in a sense, we feel that those are the kind of things far fetch for our society to be able to achieve. when I learned how Japanese teaches children in kindergarten, I was astounded. The amount of discipline and responsibility ingrained into every school activity is crazy. Sabai sabai is a thing in the Thai genes. I admired Japan very much BUT I would never live there just for the very same reason this video mentioned. I think many Thai especially the new generation do not realized how lucky they are, to inherit an exceptional cultural traditions and religion for which played a vital role how the Thai society are shaped into. We have a society of acceptance and not tolerance, thus making it more natural as a collective community. Not perfect by any means but much acceptable for everyone.

@MilesKiyaAnny 17 дней назад

I can say that 90% are want to travel there to get a culture and relaxing like many other tourists while 10% are work aboard and finally this serious work culture is soooo to their thing and they prefer working there following their singer dream etc.

@tsuboimachi 19 дней назад

I've lived 5 years in Thailand, 1 year in China, and now 23 years in Japan. You pretty much nailed it.

@jw841 18 дней назад

I've lived in both Japan and Thailand. There are many things I love about Japan but day to day life for an expat is better in Thailand than Japan.

@uwishiwasu 18 дней назад

Haha I live in Japan for 25 years and Thailand for 7 years funny @tsuboimachi we kinda same with the experience

@Coolerzebra 20 дней назад

I like No 9...Sabai Sabai most

@timeppee975 11 дней назад

ผมคนไทย ญี่ปุ่นเป็นพี่ใหญ่ ไทยคือน้องเล็ก ทั้งสองประเทศมีมิตรภาพ ความสัมพันธ์ที่ดีมายาวนาน เรามีความก้าวหน้าด้านเศรฐกิจ มีเทคโนโลยีทันสมัย ก็ได้รับความช่วยเหลือ สนับสนุนจากญี่ปุ่น ในสังคมไทย คนไทยจะเอาญี่ปุ่นเป็นต้นแบบ

@LifeisJourney442 16 дней назад

thailand & japan friend forever

@SurashatSangsot 19 дней назад

มีเพียง1เดียวที่ผมต้องกังวลถ้าอยู่ในญี่ปุ่นคือแผ่นดินไหวและสึนามิไทยโชคดีตรงจุดนี้เพราะอยู่นอกแนวเขตภูเขาไฟ😊😊

@OhBus-rx6nw 20 дней назад

I went to many countries in Asia and America but I always miss my hometown especially food, people and more 🇹🇭

@chikayofujikawa186 12 дней назад

I’m a Japanese. I absolutely agree with you. Thai people are much more helpful and friendly than Japanese. And most of us don’t speak English, even hospital. 😂 In addition, we are afraid of the massive natural disaster all the time. 😢

@user-qs5gt6ty6s 18 дней назад

Wow, this is a praise of the highest order. Thank you! Thailand does look up to Japan as her benchmark - her model - although we realise we'll never rise to that level simply because we don't have their work ethics and, quite frankly, integrity.

@yendayo 9 дней назад

Pretty spot on. Japan is the easy choice for most people but it's not for everyone. While Thailand will not be for most people, it will fit some who love easy life style.

@BureaucracyWorld 18 дней назад

Thanks for speaking truly, no bias. I love both Japan and Thailand, they are two different countries and two different personalities.

@user-dw1mt9ok9s 16 дней назад

Thailand and Japan are like brothers 🤜🤛

@teemoonduty4920 18 дней назад

No country is perfect. Whether it is about objects or feelings, It depends on u, Where are u most comfortable? FC from Thailand xxxx

@christophercarlone9945 21 день назад

Thanks for the video. I lived in Japan for a summer six years ago. It totally changed my perspective on the way we live in the west. I will never look at the United States the same way. Hoping to make my way back out to Japan this summer to reconnect with friends!

@NOTZA93 18 дней назад

I miss Thailand

@lavista4u 20 дней назад

100% true, not only Japan, Thailand beats every country on planet earth, while most western countries are drowning in debt with people queuing to rent unaffordable apartments and rising cost of living, Thailand is as affordable as it was a decade ago. Thai's also do not take BS in their life, if they do not like something they just quit, slavery isn't in their genes, they keep stress to a minimum, which is why they are so happy, polite and kind aka lack of corporate slavery like in Japan & west which sucks your soul for few pennies.

@PhilipJames360 20 дней назад

Thailand is not perfect, but like you, I think it is the best place in the world right now.

@TheNaturalbake 19 дней назад

ขอบคุณมากๆครับ

@khomkritwongwai4077 16 дней назад

ขอบคุณ เพราะคนไทยนับถือศาสนาพุทธ มีวัฒธรรมที่สั่งสมมานาน

@keithlarrimore 14 дней назад

you understand that they "just quit" because most people get 500 baht per day?

@tanthaman 8 дней назад

Lol you wish

@samuelalix7208 18 дней назад

Enjoyed your video. A purchased the same Japanese baseball cap online after seeing your video. See you in Thailand in September. KEEP BEING A LIGHT!

@mpower6004 19 дней назад

First of all great comparison , your presentation is informative, educational and also entertaining keep up the good work . Having been to both countries many times I can attest to all the things that you said , everything is right on target .

@user-eq4ky1dh6m 19 дней назад

ถนนเราอันตรายนะ ขอให้เดินทางไปไหนปลอดภัยครับ

@user-vn5pn3hg7t 18 дней назад

I love Thaikand so much sir. Thanks

@Gpsmedia3 21 день назад

Good one 😎👌

@user-lu7qq9jm6o 12 дней назад

I have been in 53 countries speak 5 languages I choose Thailand forever for living

@user-gj9dt9qp8g 17 дней назад

😊ฉันรักประเทศไทย 😊 i love Thailand ❤ thanks you 😊

@jeswmuke 19 дней назад

Absolutely fantastic comparison. Very well filmed and narrated. Thanks !

@MilesKiyaAnny 17 дней назад

I find that like comment here. Japan is what happen if Thailand put their people into serious mode. It good place if you like travel to city and live like a City people perfect City suppose to be. While, Thailand are more of slider from City life at Bangkok to Villager kind and cheerful life. Chang mai still between City and Villager life meanwhile bottom of Thailand are Fisherman villager life. Japan do offer this but it is very hard to get into when local are seeing you like alien because they can not communicate with you. While Thailand as sabai sabai. They can not speak English but they will help you and get to know you too.

@timjensen6968 19 дней назад

So right about Japanese being afraid to make mistakes in English. It makes teaching them very tough.

@Yonistravels 20 дней назад

Thank you very much for this information I learnt more about the two country Japan & Thailand. Subscribed.

@Tiaimo 19 дней назад

As Thai, Nampla channel is one of my JP YT channel.

@benmontjo 19 дней назад

I've been living in Japan for almost 20 years and everything you said is 100 percent accurate. Things are getting worst over here over time. I even heard they now have places in Bangkok like Japanese restaurants and bars who denied services to non-japanese people. It's not event their country!!!

@dokmadue 5 дней назад

ขอบคุณข้อมูลครับ

@ornanongartprasit6055 19 дней назад

Just find your channel, but love this at first seeing

@neozionzz 14 часов назад

I'm Thai. Since young age, I always adore Japanese orderly and cleanliness etc. like any other common Thais growing up with Japanese media. When I first travel to Japan everything seems pretty as expected. But when look hard enough, I really feel stress in the air and it's heavy. That's make me don't even want to work in Japanese company in Thailand lol. Japan is still top on my travel bucket list. Very very nice for traveler.

@PhilipJames360 11 часов назад

Yes, exactly what you say! The air is 'heavy' in Japan. I would never want to work for a Japanese company. But like you say, it is a nice country to be a tourist.

@jamiesimko 21 день назад

Another banger, Philip! Couldn't agree with your assessment of these two countries more!

@PhilipJames360 20 дней назад

Thank you Jamie

@mangostickyrice555 17 дней назад

Thumbs up 👍 Borderless Office

@vet_4055 18 дней назад

สวัสดีครับเจมส์ ...I have friends from Kyoto and Nara. We have been close for almost 30 years. They usually come to Thailand every year. Except during the COVID outbreak They want to come and live in Thailand permanently. Their favorite place is Chiang Mai. Ayutthaya and Yaowarat..^_^..

@nokkeawnokkhunthong День назад

And Japan is number one destination of Thai tourist.

@skykickchicken3279 11 дней назад

For Thai people, Japan is the older brother that Thailand tries to follow. We try to follow in the footsteps of Japan even though our country is only a 3rd world country. But we will not abandon our old habits. fun-lovingness It is a simple and uncomplicated nation. We are a people who live a simple and friendly life. Japan has an advantage in that it is a serious country. and set goals As for Thais, they have simple, laid-back personalities. Like siblings who have different personalities. Each person has different advantages.

@KSMrK 12 дней назад

As a thai I must say I love going to Japan.I totally agreed with you in the politeness and kindness things I could feel the same.Still Malaysians and Japanese seem to be most similar to thais in term of general cultures and charecters except Japnese seem to be too nice sometimes 😊😊😊 somehow Japan has become Thai No.1 Tourists destination including mine.😊😊😊 I always enjoy my times there ....❤❤❤

@SjaakSchulteis 19 дней назад

Before I retired I had three favorite countries that I considered: Japan, Brazil and Thailand. For Japan I was not suited.... the politeness level is too high there. Brazil was too dangerous with muggings at gunpoint and you always had to be aware of that. Thailand is far more relaxed, so I decided for Thailand.

@mikekun155 17 дней назад

It also depends on the preference. If you like to be alone and love being by yourself, a nice area in rural Japan would be best. On the opposite side, if you want warmth from other people and acceptance, Thailand and many other asian countries are receptive and appreciate foreigners who want to know about their culture.

@user-hu3mt7lb2b 19 дней назад

เป็นวีดิโอที่ดีมาก สำหรับคนต่างชาติ

@thanaang1455 14 дней назад

Living in SEA is low cost, you can travel to nearby countries every month.

@tanthaman 8 дней назад

Low cost means low salary

@user-nv5vh2hn8k 19 дней назад

In the past 2-3 years I feel that Thai people can communicate better in English.

@bkkwalk3549 19 дней назад

About No.10Thailand Tropical fruits yes but motorbike taxi is quite risky to take 🤓

@r-p6278 19 дней назад

Just see Numpla's camera women first time.👍

@Orange-v6k 15 дней назад

❤

@kositb5651 16 дней назад

As a Thai people, I do believe the religion (Buddhism) is the core to made the Thai people are kind.

@keithlarrimore 14 дней назад

Are Cambodians also kind?

@klaaskay2685 11 дней назад

I doubt that. Other countries in SEA are not so far different from Thailand. Philippines, Malaysians, for example, usually have similar attitudes toward life.

@keithlarrimore 11 дней назад

@@klaaskay2685 Yes, and there are only two other large Buddhist majority countries in Asia - Myanmar and Cambodia. Myanmar is in the middle of a horrific civil war in which they are all killing each other with no end in sight. Cambodia is a depressing place haunted by its horrendous genocidal tendencies that has become a dystopian playground for Chinese criminals.

@luceinbattaglia9425 18 дней назад

❤🇹🇭🔝🙏

@SeanRice-xm8tv 20 дней назад

One of your videos you played football with expats weekly in bangkok, where is the game as I'm interested in getting a game, another great video btw

@PhilipJames360 19 дней назад

Sean, the football scene maybe was Phuket. There are a lot of leagues and pickup games in the south. Bangkok has a good community too, but my experience is Phuket is better for health, fitness, nature, and football.

@creamrising 21 день назад

Here in Calgary, the immigrants play FaceTime with their phones' speakers blasting and their feet up on the seats.

@kentmemories 19 дней назад

Japan to travel, YES. To live, NO. Thai culture. Need to live here to understand. Sabuy Sabuy = easy going Mai Pen Rai = Nevermind, easy to forgive Krang Jai = Caring and think of other before oneself.

@MetropolitanIndianapolisLiving 7 дней назад

Do you have any vids about Thai or Philippines visa process and rules?

@jackyfarm5724 16 дней назад

I am thai , i know everything in thailand is cheap that is the main reason why the tourists can stay for long time ,in fact we can not fight japan in every side i think 😅

@user-iz9pc3zb5e 14 дней назад

สบาย สบาย กับ ไม่เป็นไร

@PakD3008 11 дней назад

Too much of stressful life living in Land of The Rising Sun. No doubt it’s life alike the movie Matrix there.

@prasitchee6232 19 дней назад

🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉

@TwinJalanugraha 21 день назад

absolutely right about Japanese being polite but seem cold.

@user-fh9cz9ny6k 17 дней назад

💛💙🙏🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭❤️

@jpny4750 19 дней назад

Healthy lifestyle, food, exercise? Average life expectancy in Japan is 85 years, in Thailand it is 78. Japanese must be doing something right.

@timjensen6968 19 дней назад

Fruit can be purchased for very good prices in Japan. But not at the department stores which he showed here. That stuff is for people with money to waste on presents.

@InnerSpectrumInsights 20 дней назад

You forgot one big downside of Thailand - Weather!

@Coolerzebra 20 дней назад

Haha true , that's why Thailand has less expat it shoud be. Happy

@trinjunlanan4563 11 дней назад

I'm Thai. 100% agree. in summer its too hot to be happy 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@simonk5571 10 дней назад

Im sure there's more violent crime in Japan with gangs and mafia.

@Maxx-rm2cg 12 дней назад

It's the truth

@timjensen6968 19 дней назад

Renting is a pain in the 455 & expensive in Japan.

@allencoffland1685 19 дней назад

i think you're creeping some of those japanese out when you lean into them...personal space still important even if they've lived abroad

@23Lgirl 11 дней назад

Well he is an expat.

@khomkritwongwai4077 16 дней назад

555

@timjensen6968 19 дней назад

I totally agree with your number 1 choice. Japanese are kind but there's an underlying anger / frustration / resentment toward life. I really feel that here.

@wolfmccarron 21 день назад

That's why they call them the coldest of the Asians. ;)

@TheZuthon 16 дней назад

thai = It's okay and take it easy

@jsmith668 18 дней назад

Thank you for this video it convinced me that I will never be an expats in Japan But could be nice to visit to renew thai tourist visa The money system is broken and in some countries like Japan this is more obvious than in others, And all the surveillance from government just make people sad and sick

@PhilipJames360 17 дней назад

Short visits to Japan are perfect. At one time being an expat looked attractive, until spending extended time there.

@Japan24k-1 19 дней назад

Japanese women will never ask you for money, and you have a ZERO chance of getting your items stolen while you're sleeping or awake. If you lose your wallet full of cash the odds are that it's waiting for you at the nearest police station as well. You cannot be broke and live here so if you're on a budget then Thailand is a much better option. You CAN OWN LAND here, I own Commercial Property so it can be done easily.. You can buy whatever you want but don't expect Japanese bank loans. You can own, homes, apartments, land and businesses without issues and you will never get scammed with leasing or rental agents as you hear about in Thailand.

@GunterD1337 18 дней назад

Big plus for Japan. I've got experience in both countries. It's way easier to find a girlfriend (an actual one, not a prostitute spending time with you for money) in Japan. Someone who actually likes you, doesn't ask for money, makes their own money, is educated and intelligent. That's common in Japan but very uncommon in Thailand.

@manasendee5706 19 дней назад

ประเทศไทยก็เหมือนผู้หญิงเป็นคนที่ไม่ได้สวยมาก แต่เป็นคนมีเสน่ห์ครบเครื่อง ส่วนประเทศญี่ปุ่นเป็นผู้หญิงที่สวยมากสะอาดมากขาวมากแต่ทำอาหารไม่เป็น ชอบบ่นชอบด่า😂😅😆

@imfine-ok1536 18 дней назад

ฉันคิดว่าในสายตาของคนส่วนใหญ่ในโลก ผู้หญิงไทยถูกมองว่ามีเสน่ห์มากกว่าทั้งทางร่างกายและจิตใจ. แน่นอนว่ามีสาเหตุหลายประการที่ทำให้บางประเทศถูกมองว่าดีกว่า ความงามของผู้คนก็เป็นหนึ่งในเหตุผลเหล่านั้น.

@PhilipJames360 17 дней назад

ขอบคุณมากครับสำหรับความคิดเห็นของคุณ! ทุกคนมีมุมมองที่แตกต่างกันไปและผมยินดีที่ได้รับฟังมุมมองของคุณครับ หวังว่าคุณจะติดตามและสนุกกับเนื้อหาอื่น ๆ ในช่องของผมนะครับ 😊

@bakabon114 11 дней назад

ผมว่าคุณไม่รู้จักผู้หญิงญี่ปุ่นดีพอนะเอาตามความเป็นจริงนะครับ ผู้หญิงญี่ปุ่นส่วนใหญ่ยังมีทักษะทำอาหารเป็นที่ดีกว่าผู้หญิงไทยนะครับ เรื่องความเป็นแม่บ้านดูแลสามี-ลูกของผู้หญิงญี่ปุ่นนี่ผู้หญิงไทยเทียบไม่ติดครับ

@arcticman1986 11 дней назад

คนไทยต้อนรับชาวต่างชาติทั่วโลกเหมือนเพื่อน แต่สำหรับคนญี่ปุ่น คนไทยจะชื่นชอบเพิ่มขึ้นไปเป็นพิเศษ เพราะไทยกับญี่ปุ่นเรามีสัมพันธ์ที่แนบแน่นกันมานานแล้ว😊

@petetia9364 11 дней назад

ความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างไทยกับญี่ปุ่น จริงๆน่าจะเรียกว่าเป็นการสมประโยชน์ด้วยกันทั้งสองฝ่ายมากกว่า สมัยสงครามโลกครั้งที่สอง ญี่ปุ่นจะขยี้ไทยแล้วบังคับแล้วให้ไทยอยู่ภายใต้อำนาจของญี่ปุ่นเลยก็ได้ แต่พอพูดคุยตกลงกันได้ญี่ปุ่นก็ไม่ต้องเสียกำลังพล คนไทยก็ไม่ต้องบาดเจ็บล้มตาย ไม่ใช่เพราะญี่ปุ่นชอบพออะไรกับไทยเป็นพิเศษ ในยุคหลังต่อมา การที่ญี่ปุ่นเข้ามาลงทุนในไทยนั้นก็เพราะด้วยค่าแรงที่ต่ำกว่า ตำแหน่งก็อยู่ในที่ตั้งทางภูมิศาสตร์ที่ดี สามารถอาศัยไทยใช้เป็นฐานการผลิตเพื่อหลีกเลี่ยงการกีดกันสินค้าบางอย่างจากตะวันตก และส่งออกไปประเทศต่างๆซึ่งก็คงอยู่มาหลายสิบปี ต่างฝ่ายต่างเรียนรู้กันและกัน ญี่ปุ่นรู้จักนิสัยคนไทยดี จึงสามารถผลิตสินค้าออกมาได้ตรงตามความต้องการของคนไทย กลายมาเป็นคู่ค้ากันมาอย่างยาวนาน ในขณะที่ไทยเองก็ได้รับความรู้ในเรื่องการผลิตและเทคโนโลยีหลายๆด้านมาจากญี่ปุ่น รวมถึงมีการรับเอาค่านิยมบางอย่างจากญี่ปุ่นมาด้วย ความเป็นระเบียบของผู้คนในสังคมไทยย้อนไป 30 - 40 ปีก่อนแย่กว่านี้มาก แต่สมัยนี้การต่อแถวเข้าคิวกลายเป็นเรื่องปกติอย่างนึงในสังคมไปแล้ว การไม่พูดคุยกันของคนไทยในรถไฟฟ้า ส่วนนึงก็เป็นการรับเอาค่านิยมจากญี่ปุ่น สำหรับญี่ปุ่น ไทยอาจไม่ใช่เพื่อนสนิทที่ทัดเทียม แต่ก็เป็นคู่ค้าที่คบหากันมานาน