Visit Japan - The Don'ts of Visiting Japan

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Japan - The Land of The Rising Sun, Well there are plenty of amazing things to do when you are in Japan, enjoying Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and so many more great cities as well as temples, shrines and bamboo forests.
But there are things that you DON'T do or shouldn't do when you go to Japan and this video focuses on the things that tourists, travelers and vacationers just should NOT do when they go to Japan. From ways you might offend the locals, to how to use your chopsticks the right way to how to deal with insane huge crowds of people in the subway. The DON'Ts of Visiting Japan.
Filmed in Kyoto, Japan
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@seymourbrown4540 6 лет назад

1 Don’t be Logan Paul

@HarpsiFizz 6 лет назад

I wish Logan Paul would follow this advice in general.

@skierdude95 6 лет назад

Logan Paul should be barred from ever leaving the United States. The less people like him go abroad, the less we look like childish assholes.

@TAELSDOLL 6 лет назад

It’s all about the r e s p e c t

@lisabarnes924 6 лет назад

Tommy boy Fuck that, send him to North Korea or to the moon.

@directorbeau 6 лет назад

nickiboi nickman 2. don't be a butthurt liberal

@user-jy4er7ki7l 6 лет назад

Hello, I'm a Japanese. If you did it miss in Japan, we don't angry. Because you are guest and have interested about Japan, visit there. We don't think any foreign tourist follow all rules of Japan. "Learn by mistake". Take it easy and welcome to Japan.

@Miquelalalaa 6 лет назад

吃狗的赵国是世界的包袱 Beautiful country and traditions! Preserve them well!

@Lightnings 6 лет назад

@user-jy4er7ki7l 6 лет назад

Nice question. :-) Actually I'm learning Chinese mandarin, so I made my own name by simple Chinese. I like Taiwan, I can input also traditional Chinese.

@chaoflaka8132 6 лет назад

Arigatou Gozaimasu! X3

@Yashu1105 6 лет назад

The japanese people i know are the kindest People i have ever met. I don't think that tourists with wrong behaviour woul'd make em angry

@justchopstick9898 4 года назад

I took a trip to Japan and they didn’t speak in subtitles, they lied to me

@imagine9283 4 года назад

Sasuke Uchiha lol the best word to learn in japan is sumimasen, I just say that shot on repeat while walking thru a crowd.

@Solaar_Punk 4 года назад

Domo Arigatto Mr Roboto

@samuelhepburn2636 4 года назад

😂😂😂😂

@THATPRANKSTER 4 года назад

I love naruto

@THATPRANKSTER 4 года назад

All anime

@DesertSmeagle 4 года назад

I feel like Japan would be the perfect place to enable my social anxiety

@Donut6975 4 года назад

DesertSmeagle big facts

@James2005. 4 года назад

True

@user-qk1hf8cx4c 3 года назад

Yeah try working there, they treat employees like that and you got no choice but to face it

@ArmandoLopez-gw4xt 3 года назад

Was just thinking the same thing😏

@fazemoco5186 2 года назад

if i were you i would go to the country areas of japan where theres no one and its very nice

@frescainsalata4102 4 года назад

Japan: "Don't be loud, don't smoke in public, don't be late" My italian ass thrown in prison after 5 minutes in Japan: "excuse me wtf"

@baseddepartment285 4 года назад

Most Italian comment I have seen on RU-vid

@BennyLlama39 4 года назад

I saw another video within the last few months and the host said you can smoke in restaurants, but not in the street. Uhh... *what!?* Here in the US, people have a $h*t fit when you light up in a public building.

@pedrorecci4051 4 года назад

Lmao

@scottiedunnavan3834 4 года назад

😂

@TheStarTrekApologist 4 года назад

Being late is kind of a family tradition with me

@crimsonchin4889 4 года назад

I would end up disrespecting someone without even knowing

@Pachiku93 4 года назад

that chin of yours is crimsonly offensive

@PIB2000 4 года назад

I'd probably accidentally offend someone and get impaled with a samurai sword.

@ethics3 4 года назад

I have found Japanese to be very forgiving to mistakes

@catnium 4 года назад

no worries foreigners always do that no matter where they go. you should see the Germans in the summer here..

@ethics3 4 года назад

@@catnium what do they do ?

@scrapofflesh8856 4 года назад

In Japan, the toilet pees on you.

@stephencook46 4 года назад

or IN you XD

@jaellanthehat3693 4 года назад

I live in japan and this is so true

@ciello___8307 4 года назад

The heated seats tho are sooo Good in the winter

@AbrahamLincoln4 3 года назад

Soviet Russia, eat your heart out.

@simply-ducky 3 года назад

True! I want to go there but I’m a bit scared and also my parents don’t want me there

@marlonestrella8105 4 года назад

Don’t tell the locals that Tom Cruise was the last samurai

@dislike_button33 4 года назад

Oh. I'm telling.

@Shanaoh 4 года назад

This comment brings me nostalgia.

@jayvargas4731 3 года назад

ビデオの男は連続殺人犯です

@kiarrakiarra7269 3 года назад

@Cernunnos Karn It's both singular and plural, meaning it can be either. Thus, the movie can be taken as calling either the group, or simply Tom Cruise's character 'the last samurai'.

@jksutt0n 6 лет назад

You forgot one : Don't go into the suicide forest and film a hanging corpse then proceed to laugh about it

@chaoflaka8132 6 лет назад

that's real? O_O

@rockgod6180 6 лет назад

Chao Flaka You didn't hear what happened a month ago?

@chaoflaka8132 6 лет назад

i found out soon after posting that comment..... -_-

@gemstoneprincess2890 6 лет назад

jks. ..

@diddykongred 6 лет назад

The odd part is that the suicide forest is at the center of the green line of 5 Lake Fuji, a big tourist spot. The maps they give you have pathways for the suicide forest with one hitting center of the forest, and it's surounded with big tourist attractions. I being to the forest, and once you get passed the fact that people suicide, it is a beautiful forest. PS. Wouldn't recommend going after 3pm, and going off the path from its neighbor forest (they also suicide there)

@Zwizard247 6 лет назад

As a Japanese, I do agree with this video, have see some foreigners do stuff they are not suppose to be doing, but I so help them correct their mistake. (Sorry for bad english)

@benlegallais6614 6 лет назад

Zwizard247 actually really good english!

@otakoedits 6 лет назад

Thank you for your understanding of tourists! Your English is pretty great so no worries!

@Milkman4279 6 лет назад

And I'm sure they love it and are really appreciative when you point it out to them, NOT!

@johnwayne9000 6 лет назад

現在アメリカに住んでいて、英語を話すときに少しアクセントを失ったロシア人として、私は外国人が自分の文化や習慣を知っているときに、アゼイン諸国（日本、中国、カンボジアなど）彼らの言語の少なくとも少し。特にスリランカの人々は、私がアジアへの最後の旅行に行きました。

@user-id8ih 5 лет назад

Zwizard247 *s o r r y f o r b a d e n g l i s h*

@josemoreno6711 4 года назад

Imma just translate "I'm sorry, I'm an American" to Japanese and put that on a shirt

@sethsassy 4 года назад

You should probably learn to speak and spell English correctly before you do that.

@josemoreno6711 4 года назад

@@sethsassy mmmmmmmm..........nah

@swiftbuddy8878 4 года назад

U got my like😂 that’s actually a great idea👍 happy New Years

@Lucidopherus 4 года назад

sethsassy you understood him, and so did a lot of other people, including me. so, what’s wrong with his English? stop being a fuckface. Happy New Years.

@konfu_ion 4 года назад

sethsassy They spelt everything correctly, though.

@watt6248 4 года назад

Video: dont do this Logan Paul: no

@James2005. 4 года назад

What did Logan Paul do?

@donaldlewis567 6 лет назад

I would add two things - don’t forget that cash is king. Credit cards are not widely accepted and don’t be freaked out by all the sick masks. They are very commonplace and can even be fashionable in different districts.

@woltersworld 6 лет назад

Donald Lewis I filmed a don’t forget cash part but couldn’t find it in all my b roll :) it is so true. Cash cash cash :)

@acchaladka 6 лет назад

Really? I had no problems using my cards but I had to let my bank know I was in Japan, and I have a chip card. I didn’t do a lot of rural travel though. Great list Mark!

@YukiNoYume 6 лет назад

Let me give you an example how cash is king in japan: I receive my monthly salary in cash and I go pay my rent in cash... no joke...

@IreneShardaForever 6 лет назад

Cards are fine in most big cities, especially tourism sites, but ALWAYS have cash on you. Many places you'll be surprised that they only take cash. Many Mcdonalds and fast food places only use cash. If you are talking department stores, big museums and attractions, or even convenience stores, you'll be fine using your card. But always always have cash on you in some capacity. It was hard to make the transitions somewhat as I almost exclusively used my debit and credit cards in my home in the US, but here? Yes, use cash.

@IreneShardaForever 6 лет назад

Neville6000 That can depend on your job and how you got your apartment in the first place. I am an English teacher and they gave me an apartment when I got here. Because of the way my job is set up, the rent is subsidized and they take out the rent from my paycheck before I even get it. (I get direct deposit.) So, I do have automatic payment of my rent. But that isn't everyone.

@Codeman785 6 лет назад

This guy knows how to live

@woltersworld 6 лет назад

+Codeman785 :)

@chupacabra9357 5 лет назад

If you had his money you would likely be the same way too.

@chupacabra9357 5 лет назад

@@Neville60001 Which video?

@frankambrose878 5 лет назад

Reminds me of Mario Batalli. Love the guy, seems nice.

@archangele1 5 лет назад

My nephew lives near Kyoto and is married to a Japanese girl. He absolutely loves Japan and does not even like to visit the USA anymore. He said you really need to know some Japanese, especially if you travel outside the major cities like Kyoto, Osaka and Tokyo. As for the noise, it is far less acceptable in Japan as compared to the USA. People tend to be much more stoic and quiet. He told me that he can generally pick out Americans with out even looking by the noise level they create.

@Lucrativecris 3 года назад

I like quietness I’m just a quiet guy but I do have a Japanese girlfriend that I plan to visit her on summer of 2021

@kojeda2399 3 года назад

@@Lucrativecris let us know how it goes!

@maegalroammis6020 2 года назад

he must be masochist. living among two-faced people and behave like a robot everyday

@cherri_chip7257 2 года назад

@@maegalroammis6020 why watch a video about how to act Japanese-ish when in Japan, if you don't like how the Japanese act?

@sitdowndogbreath Год назад

@@maegalroammis6020 it seems like that everywhere nowadays although it looks like they developed it first and they pay a price for that they die alone. Look up kodkuashi.

@kicknrompton6192 4 года назад

Yea don’t reference any nuke events

@Kyle_Schaff 4 года назад

Yeah, I really bombed the comedy club with them last night :/

@kicknrompton6192 4 года назад

Kyle Schaff I had a nuclear accident two days ago

@jerematthewjohnson5208 4 года назад

THEY TAKE TO THE MUSEUM ye s they do

@tensazangetsu465 3 года назад

I said "dumb bitch, I could use a tube of Crest! Or the milk in your breasts or a fucking piece of crayon I'm Los, I shake earth like a Hiroshima A-bomb I does it all day long

@davidzapata3917 3 года назад

That sucks because my birthday is on one of the worst days for japan

@TwiZzy_ 6 лет назад

Logan Paul should have watched this before he took his trip :P

@ssj4firevegeta490 6 лет назад

Logan Paul is a dipshit I wish I could apologize to Japan because of his bullshit

@rinaberman7686 6 лет назад

It's not like he'd take any of those tips to heart.

@SonarTheBat 6 лет назад

He already publicly humiliated himself.

@IcewhipRoxx 6 лет назад

I'd say "Don't film a dead body and upload the video to the internet" and "Don't be a loud, obnoxious git in public" and "Don't take things that don't belong to you without permission" would be the general "Don'ts" of life.

@Copeandseethe822 6 лет назад

He needs a video on common decency

@senseitauntaun4283 6 лет назад

I think this was a record for the number of 'don'ts'. However you missed a few. The onsen hot spring has a lot of rules. Rules that are taken so seriously that they are willing to kick you out. 1. No soap in the bath. You have to bathe with soap before or after dipping in the hot bath. The hot bath is only for relaxing not cleaning. Be sure you don't dirty the water with your dirt or soap. 2. Most onsens will not let you in if you have a tattoo. Tattoos are a huge no no here because of their conation to the mafia (Yakuza). You might have to cover your tattoo with a bandage or even tape. Some sentos (artificial onsen) and onsens might let you in, but they may be harder to find and much less touristy. 3. You have to go naked. No swimsuits or any clothing is allowed in an onsen. It will feel a bit odd walking around naked, but people are very respectful. They might even be more respectful in the bath than on the street. As for the escalators, Kobe and Osaka are reverse of Kyoto and Tokyo. Excellent video Wolters World!

@ChefClap 6 лет назад

i have serval large tattoos on my arm shoulder to wrist. do you think i could get in somehow

@senseitauntaun4283 6 лет назад

Sadly, I don't think so. They are stupid serious about the subject. The mayor of Osaka even fired all of the city employees who had tattoos a few years ago. This was completely idiotic because some police had to get tattoos in order to work undercover in the yakuza. If you don't mind duct tape on those areas it might be ok.

@ChefClap 6 лет назад

Sensei Tauntaun lol i might look a little funny with duct tape arms but i think i would try

@senseitauntaun4283 6 лет назад

I've seen it done before. This though still depends on the onsen owners decision to let you in.

@RoseB45 6 лет назад

Wait, so do i need to be clean before going to an onsen? And do they have a spot where i can take my clothes off and set it aside?

@pwnyou2295 3 года назад

One suggestion for a future video is "Top Things to Never Bring to Another Country". Many foreigners have been arrested for being in possession of something that was legal in their home country, but illegal in their destination. For example, it is illegal to bring a drone into Egypt, even a small one just to record your adventures. More personal (and related to this video) to us is that the husband of a family friend was actually arrested in Japan for possession of THC infused coffee beans. Long story short, he was in Japanese jail for 5 weeks before being given a suspended sentence on the grounds that he leave Japan immediately. Even possession of a USA legal prescription medication such as Adderall can get someone arrested in another country for importing an "illegal narcotic". I enjoy traveling, and I thoroughly familiarize myself with the local laws of other countries. Love your videos, keep up the good work.

@Rachie087 2 года назад

That’s very interesting. Thank you for the tip. I’m on 2 different medications so I would have to look into them before travelling

@koalaeucalyptus 2 года назад

Definitely very important advice. I spent a year abroad studying in Japan, and familiarized myself with all prescription laws before traveling, how much medicine I could take with me, etc. Another guy who was supposed to go through the same program decided to travel around Europe before going, was stupid enough to buy weed in Amsterdam and fly to Japan with it. He was arrested at the airport, staying incarcerated for a month, and was then deported, losing his right to the exchange program spot (which was an all-paid scholarship).

@Stryfe52 Год назад

Sheesh, what a headache. And here I am worried that I’ll be sent to jail over Benadryl and epipens.

@palaceofwisdom9448 4 года назад

There is nothing here about not pointing and saying "GODZILLA!!!", so I assume it's cool.

@TheTyisawesome 4 года назад

Lmao

@cw5451 4 года назад

😂 😂 😂

@zeno.7519 4 года назад

And someone from Japan will say "It looks like Godzilla, but due to international copyright law, it's not."

@poglifeactual7936 4 года назад

First of all, you pronounced it wrong. Its "Gojira"

@palaceofwisdom9448 4 года назад

@@poglifeactual7936 It would be twice as funny to shout "GODZILLA!!!" and get disapproving looks for the pronunciation rather than the act itself.

@rafaelapari 6 лет назад

I was expecting a lot of logan paul comments and Im not dissapointed

@atif1538 6 лет назад

Rafael A same🤣🤣

@RockManOki 6 лет назад

it's getting old

@rafaelapari 6 лет назад

viggo • this is 2 months old.....

@RockManOki 6 лет назад

Rafael A Fair point. There are still new ones popping up, though. Thanks for being a bit more polite about it. My bad, sorry

@user-xd5zi3kt4s 6 лет назад

Rafael A who is that

@jeremyellis1262 6 лет назад

Don’t be Logan Paul

@schwany6703 6 лет назад

its all about the r e s p e c t

@larabrenda95 4 года назад

When I went to Japan a couple of years ago (2015), I noticed a lot of Japanese people spoke English or another language other than Japanese. I only knew basic Japanese phrases but was able to get around because I encountered people that spoke English and Spanish. That being said learning the language before a trip is always a great option!

@jacobh674 Год назад

Almost all of them know how to speak basic English. It is taught in the schools. They just prefer not to and sometimes pretend to not understand. They are often embarrassed bc it’s not perfect English but who cares.

@maegalroammis6020 Год назад

@@jacobh674 thank you for the discouraging

@max__pain 6 лет назад

Don't eat in the subway. Seriously

@IreneShardaForever 6 лет назад

Depends on which train and subway you are talking about and what city you're in. Some places, especially the Shikansen, it's perfectly fine. JR lines, you can eat but be courteous and discreet. You can drink anything you want. Subway? Well, my city doesn't have a subway, only a monorail. For that, you don't really eat. It's too short a distance.

@max__pain 6 лет назад

I should have been more specific, i meant while walking through the station. I did it (quite discreetly mind you) and everyone suddenly as one turned to glare at me. It was like something out of Invasion of the Body Snatchers.

@IreneShardaForever 6 лет назад

Hmm, it might be the region. Some regions are a little more traditional and push the social rules. Others are very lax in that area. While not a lot people eat while at the station where I live, if you do it discreetly, nobody will care. When I went to Okinawa, that was the most lax of all the areas I've been in Japan. It really depends.

@alexisnadal1486 6 лет назад

IreneShardaForever Maybe Okinawa neither has a train nor subway? ;)

@IreneShardaForever 6 лет назад

It has a monorail and that's pretty much it. In my area we kind of colloquially call all of these "trains", so it's a little hard for me to distinguish when talking plainly. :p

@woltersworld 6 лет назад

We Loved Our Trip to Japan. It Was an Amazing Cultural Experience & We Highly Recommend Visiting.

@sodaking6858 6 лет назад

Wolters World tbh most countries shoes off in house

@buckybarnes3803 6 лет назад

wow mark, most comprehensive video on japan. i don't think i've heard of like 95% of those tips - you make me want to go now! ("don't be rambunctious.." love it - lol!)

@buddhabrand1849 6 лет назад

I'll be going to Tokyo and Kyoto in Sept 2018. This video will help a lot, thank you!

@senseitauntaun4283 6 лет назад

I'm sorry I missed you guys! I live in Osaka. I could have shown you around. By the way, you missed a few more don'ts on the onsen. I just posted a comment talking about that.....nonetheless this video seems to have a record on the don'ts. You had a lot to talk about. Thank you for your videos!!!

@kacperwoch4368 6 лет назад

About getting in and out of a train/bus - I didn't know that stepping out and waiting for ppl to get out is not the case in Germany. Here in Poland (c. 60 miles from German border) it's rather obvious and common to do it in a ''Japanese way''.

@eShears 4 года назад

I’m not even going to Japan. But this is very interesting.

@triforcelp131 5 лет назад

Pro tip: Capsule hotels! You get a bed, tv, some other stuff and sometimes even a footpath for just around 2000-3000¥ (19-27$)

@triforcelp131 4 года назад

Halo Theories I haven’t had any expierience with them, but there might be some at extremely cheap dodgy hotels

@LeLe-bo7cs 6 лет назад

Just watch logan pauls japan vlogs and everthing he does: avoid it.

@Astralocean 6 лет назад

Basically. The biggest don't for anything in the world ever is "don't be like Logan Paul." That guy is quite literally the most disrespectful guy I've ever seen anywhere.

@cringy7-year-old5 5 лет назад

Don’t jump around on car while waving fish in the air? Okay.

@myfavoritecoloris3533 4 года назад

Logan is the human version of dead puppies

@FromAgonyToLight 4 года назад

@@Astralocean Logan Paul should be forced to live on the moon (with no supplies)

@josephujoostaa4462 4 года назад

@@myfavoritecoloris3533 Oh so Logan Paul is edible?

@elvisj7139 6 лет назад

One think I like about your videos.....u always care about local culture and customs regardless of the country. This makes you stand out from other travel vloggers.

@woltersworld 6 лет назад

+Elvis the Pelvis thanks Elvis. And no one could shake their pelvis quite like you :)

@robreese1373 6 лет назад

some people dislikes him because they're just plain jealous..that's all

@TheWanderingWife 3 года назад

Japan is a totally AWESOME place to visit! My husband, Mark, has been 35 times now, and we thought this video was very good. There is one thing you forgot, and that’s don’t forget to carry toilet paper and a hand towel with you. Many public parks and temples won’t have either, so it’s especially important for women. Also, as far as people speaking English, we have never found a lack of English speakers in any of the big cities like Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto. My tip is, look for the young people when you need help. They all take English in school now, so while many of the older people don’t speak it, the younger folks will, and they are more than willing to help you out.

@crystalmarlin3082 2 года назад

Thanks for the ladies!!

@michellearzu 8 месяцев назад

I have only gone once but I did not want to come back to the U.S. I was very sad to have to return home. I want to be like your husband one day lol

@jpn_119 4 года назад

Spot on, but a lot of these foreigner can get away with, we know you dont know all rule, basically just be respectful, we will understand and apriciate your effert. 😊🇯🇵❤

@savedbygrace2397 6 лет назад

I LOVE cultural differences. This is the spice of life! So people who don't travel have no idea what they're missing.

@forteastro6996 5 лет назад

Preach.

@BadWolfSilence 4 года назад

People who don’t travel probably don’t have the money to.

@VivianaSilverback 2 года назад

@@BadWolfSilence or maybe they barely have any free days from their jobs. Sadly not everyone gets to have vacations. Some people only save Saturday and Sunday to stay off work.

@jeraldsamuel5598 Год назад

Cultural differences are marvellous so long as people keep their cultural differences IN THEIR OWN COUNTRY.

@lulusp1023 Год назад

Totally!!!! I love traveling all over...great comment!

@TheChirpingPhoenix 6 лет назад

I don't travel much but I still love watching your videos and seeing the different kinds of cultures around the world.

@TheChirpingPhoenix 6 лет назад

MadDog good ol' Utah

@kestrels.9189 4 года назад

The “don’t be loud on transport and in public “is my favorite, honestly, I hate trying to eat and having Joe Shmoe over there being loud enough to be heard across the room. I also make sure to always carry headphones with me on public transport. I don’t use my phone to make calls while riding either. I’m not Japanese, but I don’t like it when people make a ton of noise. Maybe I’m just a private person. So, I just really agree with them on that one.

@alexbotsama7086 4 года назад

heh, i understand disliking noisy people in public places. but your example of trying to eat in peace - when he says slurping isn't rude - that's because it's really common to hear loud slurping noises. i personally can't stand it but if i travel to an Asian country - it's just the norm

@rockk9753 4 года назад

Yeah the U.S should adopt that custom I hate all the lame ass rude people at the stores or restaurants who yell for nothing or have music playing loud when you just want to enjoy a nice meal and most of the time it's not even good music. I especially hate the type of people that ride the bus, I hate public transportation, good thing I don't have to take the stupid bus to work anymore it made me want to go postal lol

@MajinBuuButtercup 4 года назад

I wish the US had any uniform social niceties. Here, it seems people stake their identities on how far they can stretch social tolerance

@SergeantExtreme 4 года назад

@@MajinBuuButtercup You can thank the liberals for that. We used to have uniform social niceties, then the '60s happened, and the liberals made sure those were the first things to go.

@bobbymitchell7553 4 года назад

Captain Obvious they’re even taking it to a whole new level now, where you can’t help your friends or family, because it’s not fair to those who have neither. EVERYONE has to fend for themselves, only the government is allowed to help anyone. They think if you’re helping someone, you have to help literally anyone and everyone, or you’re being greedy or discriminatory, and/or you have too much for yourself, so everything must be taken from you. Also having kids you can’t afford automatically means you deserve what other people without kids, (who were raised to not have children they’re not financially prepared for, or are just unable to have kids for whatever reasons) have or will have in the future. It’s completely asinine.

@ineedmydowntime6993 4 года назад

I would love to visit Japan someday, I'm glad I found a good etiquette video.

@franktron1374 6 лет назад

Hey... I actually saw you in Kyoto near the bridge east of downtown Kyoto. I wanted to say hi, but was too busy chasing my wife and my cousin who were way ahead of me. But anyway, Kyoto was chilly and beautiful during Thanksgiving week. And to the visitors: you must carry cash, especially if you're going to eat/drink from street vendors, food court, or convenient stores.

@didid3ksa 5 лет назад

Fuck you fat ass

@samaritan3712 5 лет назад

@@didid3ksa The hell did he do to you ? Piece of shit.

@tomplayss8388 5 лет назад

World Domination it’s a South Park reference look at his profile pic

@tommychoppa7564 4 года назад

@@samaritan3712 his profile picture is cartman from southpark. just cause youre out of the loop doesnt mean hes a piece of shit

@danbaldwick4853 6 лет назад

Here's another tip for the video, Not every Japanese person is an Anime fan!

@ReallyReal_1 6 лет назад

Dan Baldwick nuuuu!!!!

@quantipl1186 6 лет назад

nani?!

@robotpanda77 5 лет назад

LIES

@ReformedSooner24 5 лет назад

So just like how not Every American likes westerns?

@bananas7126 5 лет назад

Wow i never would've guessed. I thought every russian isa communist who only eats raw beef in 0 degree weather too.

@PremonitionGamingVid 4 года назад

I've loved anime for almost 16 years now and i've had a slight interest in japan and visting, this video was also very informative and makes me want to visit more.

@Tactical_DZ 4 года назад

Thanks man looking forward to visiting and exploring Japan here soon, thanks for the tips 👌

@GabrielTravelerVideos 6 лет назад

Awesome tips Mark! I'm in Osaka right now. You explained some things I was wondering about. I feel a little more prepared to explore this amazing country. Happy trails.

@woltersworld 6 лет назад

Thanks Gabriel. Appreciate the kind words from a rock star traveler like you. Love your videos. Have a great time in Japan. Looking forward to your videos!

@GabrielTravelerVideos 6 лет назад

Thanks man, appreciate it! Working on my first video from Osaka right now.

@woltersworld 6 лет назад

Cool. Hopefully one day we will bump into each other on the road. Would love to do a couple videos with you. I appreciate your realistic honest approach to travel and culture.

@GabrielTravelerVideos 6 лет назад

Sounds good!

@woltersworld 6 лет назад

First beers on me ;)

@QWERTYOP80 6 лет назад

Interesting... Pausing the video at the start to see if I can guess any... Don't tip Don't expect anyone to speak English Don't be surprised at how nice Japanese people are Don't be surprised about how clean everywhere is. Let's see how I do!.....

@djstapler 4 года назад

RU-vid: do you plan to go to Japan? Me: what? Not really RU-vid: *TOO BAD*

@michelrichards2241 Год назад

really love the fact that you always include your family in your videos...

@BlackAdder665 6 лет назад

the quiet-thing would be THE main reason for me to move there! westerners are always so loud.

@jocelynwolters293 6 лет назад

BlackAdder665 it's amazing to be in a crowd of millions and hear nothing...it feels like you have ear plugs in. Kinda crazy but also very cool.

@johnathanbrown1518 6 лет назад

They are the only quiet Easterner

@BlackAdder665 6 лет назад

@Joe Blow: hehe, thanks, i don't intend to. i think arab countries are much louder also.

@thirstymonk 6 лет назад

actully, I found Japanese trains as noisy as central europian trains. especially in evening

@RickyGExtra_TX 6 лет назад

I also made a mistake being loud at a Hiroshima restaurant. I felt ashamed but lesson learned

@SEThatered 6 лет назад

I love your presentation and your jolly attitude. You definitely deserve more subscribers.

@woltersworld 6 лет назад

+Eugen Afanasjev thanks Eugen! It would be nice if we did but as long as we can help some travelers it's worth it all. Thanks for the support.

@elliottryan13 4 года назад

I don't even travel often and found this video more interesting than over half the stuff I watch on RU-vid. GREAT VIDEO!

@famouswolf526 4 года назад

I wanna learn Japanese so I can go there and buy action figures to my stop motion lol! Seriously tho I always love Japanese culture and this has been an informative video!

@BL-zi9wb Год назад

Japan has been my favorite foreign travel experience. Such humble and kind people, polite and friendly.

@BL-zi9wb Год назад

@@xavierlauzac5922 Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Onomichi, Seto Sea

@francesco22400 6 лет назад

Wow, quiet, orderly and reliable public transport! The stuff of dreams in my country.

@raymondlaspina7870 4 года назад

@Águila701 His country

@MrKotaro0726 6 лет назад

I have been waiting for this so long as a Japanese citizen!! I hope you and your family are having a good time in Japan :) I see many comments such as "a visit to Japan was a big cultural shock" and it makes me think how different and unique Japan is compared to other countries. I really would like to feel that!!

@gyggsi2 5 лет назад

It‘s such a beautiful, unique country.. I can‘t wait to visit Japan as soon as possible! Greetings from Switzerland! 🙋🏻‍♀️

@timamberg7061 5 лет назад

@Gregory Smith because WW2

@martini87c 4 года назад

My friend went to Japan and she absolutely loved it: people are so sooo polite, it’s so clean and so advanced (according to her).

@jgionti3 2 года назад

Absolutely fantastic video. My wife and I are planning to visit Japan from the US. We’re nervous about the language barriers but very excited to learn their customs and experience the country. Very informative video

@InAUGral 6 лет назад

Japan was a very big culture shock as my first overseas destination. I am very glad I spent 8 weeks learning the language as even basic phrases went along way when conversing with locals. As far as cash/money goes I found the best place to get money out was at the ATMs inside 7/11 as they stay open later. I also had more luck with my Aussie travel card being accepted compared to the local banks ATMs. Food there was really good even something as simple as the Sushi over there was far better than in any Western country.

@TheBaldr 4 года назад

I had been to Europe and Australia... Going to Japan for the first time was really shocking just how non-English it is.

@benadrylcabbagepatch2527 Год назад

This applies in every country! Haven’t been to Japan yet, but I went to France not too long ago and spent a month learning French beforehand. The way many of the locals treated me vs how they treated my dad (who didn’t learn any French beforehand) was quite significant. And I only knew a bit of basic French. Later on, my dad picked a up a few phrases and people were kinder to him. It just goes to show how knowing a bit of the language in any country can work miracles.

@Romeolmoore55 6 лет назад

my first time traveling alone in Japan, can't wait!

@jamesmurphy7828 4 года назад

Watched anime for years and some of them lil things I didn't notice before make so much sense now :) Especially the two handed gifting and receiving.

@SusanKer 3 года назад

Thank you. I been wanting to visit Japan for years. I hope to go soon. My father was Japanese and I feel the desire to see his root culture. I love your video. Your heart is in the right place to let us know the small things, because is the little things that turn out to do or create the big feelings good effects. 👍🏼👍🏼

@ccccccchhhhhh808 6 лет назад

I was already excited to hopefully go to Japan next year but the no walking and smoking made me even more excited lol

@woltersworld 6 лет назад

+Chelsea Dau it's a cool place. We loved it.

@alicen2610 6 лет назад

Chelsea Dau there are A LOT of smokers there and they have public vending machines selling cigarettes. It's just very dense in a lot of areas, so the second hand smoke when walking irritated enough people that they decided to pass a law against that, but most cafes, bars, and restaurants allow for smoking indoors, making it very hard to avoid in those places. I think it'd actually be better if they reversed it as at least the smoke outdoors is easier to avoid and dissipates faster.

@brandchan 6 лет назад

Yeah, got to agree there is a good amount of indoor smoking allowed in Japan compared to the States. I'd say a lot of places have pretty good ventilation though. One very small restaurant I ate at someone was smoking but once they were done the smell/smoke almost instantly dissipated. Though I did go into a small retro arcade that was part of a video game store and that was just basically a smokey haze. I'd say most places are really well marked letting you know where people can smoke (and thus avoid as a non-smoker).

@zeynepbal979 6 лет назад

they walk and smoke like crazy. It is just a rule. As you start living here you ll see how frequent they breake those rules.

@LordArioh 6 лет назад

Those signs are marked to not to smoke in the area, there are whole neighborhoods and streets that are not allowed to smoke in (In Osaka center, Hiroshima next to schools). But you can find special smoking area almost everywhere, so walking and smoking in forbidden area is a crime. Other than that no one will stop you.

@nax1904 6 лет назад

Don't film dead bodies

@haihai9022 4 года назад

And do my laugh at it and pretend that you were sorry

@cogareth 4 года назад

Ah, such a pleasant person to listen to. straight to the point, no messing around. I like that. I am planning on visiting Japan in December. Thanks for the awesome video

@CashewBestofNuts 4 года назад

I was born in Japan, (moved to USA before 12months old) and wish I could have stayed there especially seeing how they're doing politically inju economically currently. In any case I never got to experience Japan so I hope to go back at some point.

@tosht2515 6 лет назад

Wow. Lots of wonderful new footage; shrines & temples, foliage, neon lights, slippers, food! @4:32 Japanese sweets. 👍 Looking forward to the tasting video. Caleb's reaction biting the octopus @8:45 😂 Yup. The two hand business card exchange is the very first thing you learn when colleagues from Japan visit the states. Liam @12:47 is hilarious. Fantastic video, Mark.

@woltersworld 6 лет назад

+Tosh T thanks Tosh!

@alanwchase7449 6 лет назад

Thanks for the informative vid .Japan is next on my list of places to visit.My dad served here in the military during the 50's and I loved seeing the photos he took while stationed there.

@carawilliams5187 4 года назад

These tips are super helpful as I am traveling to Japan! Thanks a bunch!

@joec.743 6 лет назад

in other words its opposite from china.

@joec.743 6 лет назад

except the tipping

@IreneShardaForever 6 лет назад

Weirdly, despite the two countries common ancestry, they are very different from each other. Practically opposites. Japan is the cleanest and safest of all the East Asian lands I've been too. (South Korea, Hong Kong, and Singapore being the other ones). They are also the most reserved and orderly. I had become so used to the order of Japan that it was actually a jolt when going to the other nations.

@racingphotographer8251 6 лет назад

Exactly. Easily summarized this way. Would you buy a Japanese-made car? Oh hell yes! Would you buy a Chinese-made car? Uh... I think I'll pass on that. I prefer not to get stranded and I prefer my car to not collapse in on me if hit...

@alexisnadal1486 6 лет назад

Many ways China and Japan are similar due to heavy cultural influence from Chinese mainland to Japan and the other way around. Language (letters), philosophy, religion, ethnic (even though we have been separated tens of thousands of years, so we are in different sub group). Paintings, poems, calligraphies, ancient buildings, go on and on. :)

@alexisnadal1486 6 лет назад

Also a lot of Chinese traditional crafts are unbelievably well made and precise and breathtaking. :) Most expensive Chinese teas are hand picked and processed manually and cost a fortune, but incredibly tasty that you would remember the rest of your life. :) I can’t afford those traditional crafts because they are super expensive...

@LindaCasey 6 лет назад

Amazing that you know so much about so many places! I live in the Netherlands and was amazed that you could tell the visitor things about this country. That's pretty clever if you ask me. Thank you.

@AstonishingRed 4 года назад

Wish I could just live in Japan. Sounds like such a peaceful place.

@robinenbernhard 4 года назад

Yea no PC crap and swj like we got now in west

@AstonishingRed 4 года назад

If I can live in a place where I no longer have to hear EITHER ends of that conversation, that would be so great.

@valentnoburnette3350 4 года назад

After the sun gets dropped on you twice ya tend to settle down a bit

@coughodemon8592 4 года назад

From what I've heard it is a pretty peaceful place but it does have alot of sexual assaults because how compact everyone is on the subway

@darrilynnlee9623 2 года назад

Excellent info on don't do in Japan. Best video I've seen. Well done.👍

@JamesJackson-qp9uc 6 лет назад

That was quite informative! the thing about the chop sticks and using two hands to give and receive was something I've never heard anybody else mention in travel videos!!

@acer8123 5 лет назад

Slurping is also a sign to the chef that you actually like the food they made. If the ramen/soba/udon is really good, SLURP IT!

@kawaiidoesntcomethiscute4535 5 лет назад

I really love your channel you do a great job with your videos and I stay interested throughout the whole thing which is actually pretty incredible because I have the attention span of a toddler. Keep up the amazing work!

@LittleMissSunshine721 Год назад

I learn so much on this channel! Thank you for sharing all that you know. It’s extremely helpful! 😊

@lewisfleet12 6 лет назад

I love theses videos and this video is really going to help me when I visit Japan in 2019. Thank you!!

@Hando1933 6 лет назад

Rugby World Cup?

@RyogaEchizen 6 лет назад

lol rugby!!!

@tiny_totoro8377 6 лет назад

Ayyyy, I'm also visiting Japan in 2019✌️

@Niphern 4 года назад

Did you go?

@quacka101 6 лет назад

I've been to Japan. I loved it.. I just wish you would post this BEFORE my trip.. I learned a lot 'What not to do the hard way...still lots of fun...and would love to go back...greetings from Canada

@woltersworld 6 лет назад

+quacka101 I just got back so I tried to get it out as soon as I could. :) im glad you had a fun time.

@xanatos9790 4 года назад

Don't be late.....as a Puerto Rican...I'm screwed..

@danielgiboyeaux5814 4 года назад

Facts

@elizabethwelch4307 5 лет назад

I loved Japan and left my heart there. Will go back someday.

@knife_wizard 6 лет назад

You had me at "Be on time"

@Rykio 6 лет назад

Going to Japan was the best trip I have ever taken.

@bryantwhitis1268 2 года назад

All your videos are awesome it's a true blessing to explore other countries and see the different culture. 😯😊

@netflixkongen7224 3 года назад

The "dont be loud" is the best thing ever.

@keensterd3654 6 лет назад

Interesting and helpful video. I would love to visit Japan someday..

@Wendy-xx4me 6 лет назад

Excellent detailed advice - thanks so much!

@wordsmithgobshite3296 4 года назад

That's an easy one; Don't mention Pearl Harbour Don't mention prisoners of war Don't mention high number of work related suicides

@alexmartin3191 4 года назад

Rape of Nanjing, what's that?

@christinebouzas3090 4 года назад

Don’t mention fatman and little boy

@benjaminelsbury683 4 года назад

Don’t mention Godzilla , ask Where is the subtitle translations are located , and where the local Kung Fu master is located.

@haihai9022 4 года назад

Don't mention Logan Paul

@DoctorAkikoFukuwara 4 года назад

Dont read this thread...😕😕

@mogadishusneeze 5 лет назад

you Sir, and your beautiful family, continue to be quite simply, exceptional humans. God Bless You All!!! From Ireland!

@EmilyWash 6 лет назад

Please post more videos about Japan! I am obsessed with the culture right now!

@DB-ef3qo 6 лет назад

Ive been living here a year now and I'm shocked how spot on you are. Video is great, glad your family had a good time!

@woltersworld 6 лет назад

+Dane B thank you Dane! I'm glad a "local" approved :) that means the world to me

@woltersworld 6 лет назад

+Dane B and I mean that for real

@14littledude 3 года назад

I wish England was more like this. I would love to visit Japan one day. I admire the culture and the people. They are so respectful so I wish to do nothing but respect them back.

@danielkomarov5086 6 лет назад

I learned quite a few of these tips when I was over in Japan in 2014 as opposed to before going there. I learned pretty quickly that eating while walking was frowned upon, by taking the precautionary measure of watching what everyone else was doing (or not doing) and 9 times out of 10, that was the right way. These are things that I now know for when I return there one day. Definitely loved Tokyo, but loved Kyoto and so many other places I visited! Also, being from Australia, the thing that blew my mind was that you could not only buy alcohol on the platform at the train station, but also drink alcohol on the Shinkansen (bullet train). In Australia where I’m from, you can get a fine if you drink on any public transport and in a lot of public places (excluding parks).

@ggago16 6 лет назад

WoW! So informative Mark! Thank you 🙏🏼

@woltersworld 6 лет назад

+Gris Gago you are very welcome!!!

@TheRealCaptainFreedom 4 года назад

Do: upper-decker every toilet that you see. Don’t: feel any guilt about it.

@wrongfootmcgee 4 года назад

1000 points

@TheRealCaptainFreedom 4 года назад

Ruthless Cardigan I fuckin’ love you, maaaan.

@chrisj197438 4 года назад

Captain Freedom What does that mean?

@TheRealCaptainFreedom 4 года назад

Chump Johnson An upper-decker is when you take a crap in a toilet’s water tank.

@chrisj197438 4 года назад

Captain Freedom That would be hilarious 😂😂😂

@canjim9949 Год назад

I really enjoy your videos, very interesting & useful info!

@rachellerachelle2931 6 лет назад

If you are looking for garbage/recycle bins, you'll always find them outside of convenience stores. Many places also have dedicated cigarette butt bins (usually in smoking areas) so don't just dump them in the regular trash either. Being quiet on public transportation shows respect for others (who wants to listen to your conversation? No one!). I live in Kyoto and you can definitely hear the tourists long before you ever see them. (Oh, and great videos Mark!)

@DP-gx4dr 6 лет назад

Enjoyed Tokyo, this was a new and refreshing video on something different.

@woltersworld 6 лет назад

+Debbie Parham thanks d3bbie :)

@woltersworld 6 лет назад

+Wolters World Debbie

@janeadams8355 5 лет назад

I lived in Japan for almost 3 years. I have too many wonderful memories to share.❤❤❤

@abhaytarange 3 года назад

I laughed many times while watching. Thanks for your work. I would love to visit Japan sometime.

@SuperPrototipas 6 лет назад

I miss Japan so much! It's such a beautiful country with amazing food and very friendly people. I would also add to be aware of seats for seniors. I was in Yokohama on a public bus, sitting and talking to my friend and an older person came to me and told me that these seats were for seniors. We immediately stood up. All people in the bus were looking at us and it was so akward. After that we only used taxi service or metro lol.

@joehoe222 5 лет назад

Japan is so fascinating.

@LukeE94 5 лет назад

God bless you and your family! I'm visiting Japan in 3 weeks as i travel the world riding rollercoasters! I'm also snowboarding Mt. Fuji - can you BELIEVE that's a thing?! great advice and May our paths cross someday!

@themadness74 4 года назад

Great video and info! I have watched numerous videos on "what not to do in Japan" and yours is the first video i have come across that everything you say in the video is actually true. I have been to Japan numerous times since my wife is originally from Japan (actually just got back from there 3 days ago) and everything you state is right on! :)