Tourists Can’t Clean Up on the Trains in Japan | Dirty Shinkansen Seats 

as a non Japanese that lived in Japan for work, i have to strongly agree. not everyone deserves to be in Japan even as tourist as they literally take it as a urinal pot because they are spending money.

It's like that everywhere in the world, some humans just lack common sense or simply don't care. But you'll find those in every culture, not even Japan is free of littering I assume. I personally think that harsher penalties would make people stop, but it also needs to be clear that something was done intentionally

then should there not be some justifiable punishment or education that the japanese can implement? In the US the fear factor is there because police can use any force deemed necessary and alot of times it doesnt end well....tourists cant pull that stuff there. If you see a woman riding on top of the hachiko statue should ppl just stupidly watch and not do anything about it? Even the police at times seem hesitant to approach foreigners. I feel like police in japan should be given more authority to use force and be more authoritative. omotenashi is not something everyone deserves anymore. those who follow the rules and abide by the customs of the country theyre visiting yes....but cmon I feel like if your a resident of japan take some pride in defending your home. educate! its ok some tourists need a slap on the wrist every now and then.

@@shadowmod3 Absolutely, I agree.I think they're a nuisance not only to Japanese people, but also to foreigners living in Japan. Foreigners living in Japan who are fluent in Japanese are all broadcasting these issues on RU-vid. In addition, although it depends on the person, they generally don't spend a lot of money. They often buy food at convenience stores, so only a small part of it benefits Japan.

@@Boomdizzle99 The police cannot collect fines on the spot, so they issue a violation ticket that the offender must pay at a financial institution. (This is similar to how it works in the United States, right?) Additionally, to increase enforcement in areas like Shibuya or Kyoto, dozens of police officers would need to be stationed at every corner. Would this still be considered tourism? From personal experience, when I tried to warn these tourists in English, I was met with insults and scowls, and even feared being assaulted. In Shibuya, for example, there have been violent fights between foreign tourists drinking on the streets (which is generally allowed in Japan but will soon be banned in Shibuya), pushing the police's enforcement capabilities to the limit. Furthermore, Japanese laws are based on the premise that most people will obey them, so fines are generally low. Changing these laws would require altering this fundamental concept, which would not be beneficial for the many law-abiding citizens.

This is why I don’t fully blame people, they’re not thinking about it - which is why perhaps they should be called out to remember they’re not at home. The train has 4 more stops.

@@onlyinjapanGOPost signs in Hindi on the back of each seat saying it’s a 10k rupee fine for leaving trash or food debris (and other languages with similar currency penalties). And enforce it. Morals and cultural norms are different around the world, but clear notice and enforcement of money penalties would incentivize the uninformed to take responsibility.

@@mikebeuselinck6138 Link: "10k!? I need to smash a lot of pots for this!!"

Unfortunately, this is the reality. Try to imagine how we Japanese feel.

One more bad tourist to report on for today 😂 what will tomorrow bring.

Yeah, I think someone like that should probably be banned unless they do some sort of community service in apology.

@@Karma20XX For better or worse, there are currently 3 million foreign tourists visiting each month. This means that even if only 1% of them behave foolishly, that still amounts to 30,000 people. Consequently, it’s practically impossible to monitor all of them at all times, so the current issues like this inevitably draw attention.

Ridiculous. SO disrespectful.

I think the answer is quite simple. People are lazy, even just to find a proper place to dispose their trash. And they always assume that there will be staff workers who will pick it up; they want to feel like they have servants.

What an incredible person and amazing parent you are!

They have announcements when you are getting to every stop to take your trash and where the bins are located on the train.

Tbh I’m glad you called them out !! Also I always wanted to attend Suzuka Circuit Formula 1 GP it’s such an iconic Circuit

Thank Michael! Saw you ^_^

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😂 hahaha

I totally agree and think the same things often ❤

Ha! First in the world to do an IQ test before arrival 😮 tourists then sorted into security level 1, 2, 3 or MAX 😂 of course I’m joking but as we see towns put up a wall, I see more experimenting occurring over the next year 😅

Not just going to Japan, one should always look into the country’s dos and don’ts before they travel. You don’t want to offend the natives nor do you want to get in trouble by doing something you weren’t supposed.

This is the key. Handouts with illustrations in all languages, stating the rules in Japan. Follow it up with large airport posters. Showing the same, and in all popular restaurants, destinations. It’s embarrassing to see the tourists being so self-unaware.

I agree with and appreciate your thoughts. What you pointed out is exactly what is currently infuriating the Japanese.

Yes, is not like that either. Passengers are not thinking of the next person. Their seat was clean because the last person thought of them (they got on at Osaka and someone was there before them).

Can’t speak for EVERY toilet in Japan. How about at Narita or Haneda airport. Clean enough to use?

Thanks for sharing this. Saying anything is hard because if that reaction, most believe it’s easier to just cleans up after them after the leave. I’ve had this discussion with many Japanese friends. It’s not worth a confrontation. The body language says “you should be ashamed” to people but most international visitors would never pick up on subtle body language that residents would. There’s a % that’s are just rotten people. There’s a % who just don’t know. I think talking about it can impact that second group. But we’ll always have the first.

@@onlyinjapanGOI agree, I’m so happy that you’re using your voice for this matter and thank you so much for staying so positive regardless. My husband and I love your videos!

knowing and caring are two different things

Not a crime. That's why there are cleaners for trains.

@@peekaboopeekaboo1165 Even after watching John's video, it seems you still don't understand common sense among Japanese people. You come across as an extreme egoist who believes it's okay to do anything as long as you don't break the law.

@@gotakazawa408 Littering on the floor and seat are wrong. Abandoning clean garbage inside seatback pocket is okay.

@@peekaboopeekaboo1165 Are you serious? There are trash bins on each train car deck and at stations, you know? Your opinion is something that completely goes against common sense for Japanese people.

@@gotakazawa408 Cleaners will pick out the garbage left inside the pocket.

I explained yesterday why Japan won’t fine tourists … but I think there will be a time when enough is enough. Tourists are selfish in this way, their actions now will change everything for those coming after them - and they don’t think about it. It will take a lot to get to that point but you’re right. We are closer to that than ever before and it’s uncomfortable for me to see because there is a point of no return where Japan is never the same again.

Old fashioned works a heck of a lot better than whatever the heck you’re calling society today. I had so much respect for Mr Gahn our school janitor in the 1980s when I was an elementary school kid. Took out the trash, cleaned up the cafeteria, always smiling and telling stories. I guess I learned a lot from watching the adults who ran the school. The principal was lazy, the teachers were either motherly or evil. But Mr Gahn, just worked hard and loved his job because he was a WWII vet who saw a lot of action like my grandfather - remember the stories - which I learned in 5th grade and war is much worse than cleaning 🧼 be happy with what little you have. Being alive is a blessing. Learn from good hard working people who know what they’re talking about. I worked in a warehouse during summers to earn spending money and tuition and met a retired merchant marine who told me all these stories of far away places. Ben was his name. One of the people who gave me the travel bug after college! Hard life, so many stories from port to port. All kids should have to do this kind of work, serve others to understand how little they’re appreciated by some, how they’ll go unnoticed. Great life lesson, why I thank every garbage man I meet! Anyhow, society is lost in the US on many levels and I think after the kids get their head out of SNS and see the real world, talk to people, think about others around them, they’ll learn fast. I don’t think anyone could succeed if they don’t.

I’m so appreciative of the comments to see this from another. POV. Yes, I agree that could be it, but a plane doesn’t stop 4 more times. It’s important to call it out and remind people to take their “personal belongings” with them including trash for the next passengers. Great feedback here!

Not able to thinking about the next person, which is extremely concerning to me. It wasn’t this bad 15 years ago. Mostly tourists under 35 I’ve noticed. Older tourists seem to be much more common sense about this kind of stuff. Education issue perhaps 🤔 sense isn’t as common as before.

Would you prefer Japanese act like Americans? 😂 NO

Trash 🚮 by the door when you exit the Shinkansen. Recycle for PET bottle and cans too.

Unless it’s made for a child with a seat, it is illegal to have a second person on a bicycle made for one and you’ll be fined ¥3000 *if caught*. It’s the law. Same as riding while holding an umbrella ☂️

@@onlyinjapanGO The umbrella thing i get, that is dangerous. But as a dutch guy, growing up riding bikes with multiple people all the time. It sounds really strange to me that it's not allowed. If they made it illegal here, half the country would be protesting it. But now we are on the topic of bikes, I'm looking forward to the stream/episode about those automated underground bike parking spaces. ;) (and you are right btw, dutch busses and trains are really nasty. Most people don't really use them tho. it's mainly students and elderly that use them. and the students are of course the cause of it.)

How clean is clean?

That's why there are cleaners in trains.