Why You Unconsciously Make Japanese People Uncomfortable
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Published 2024-04-26
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All Comments (21)
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Thank you for watching and comments😉 I knew this kind of video was a bit controversial, so sorry for some of you who feel uncomfortable!
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Thank you for this insightful video! Most of these rules really speak to me and I wish they were as common where I'm from. For example, strong scents give me immediate headaches, so strong perfumes are an issue. Quiet public transport, respecting personal space and no need for interactions with strangers also sound amazing.
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Great information, thank you.
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In my research for my trip to Japan, I have seen Japanese people breaking a lot of these rules. It makes me wonder just how real some of the rules are. For example, if thee is no seat where you want to rest, people put down a plastic bag under where they sit and then sit down. No-one is going to walk to the nearest park to sit when there is a perfectly serviceable ledge or railing!
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Learning these methods for your trip to Japan 🇯🇵can really make a big difference!! Naturally I would want to be extremely respectful to the locals there while at the same time enjoying myself!! These tips are on point 👉🏽 and can make a huge impact on your stay there!! Good video and Thanks for Sharing💛🤍✨🤍💛
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Thank you for this important information. It really is important for foreigners to understand the culture of public space and public atmosphere being respectful and peaceful in Japan.
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Thanks for sharing these points -- I learned a lot of these through experience while living in Japan! How common is it to ask strangers to take your picture? I asked some Japanese people to take my picture when I was in museums and that seemed to be acceptable.
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Thank you for this video. There were a lot of things that seem obvious but that I hadn't thought about at all until now. During my second trip to Japan, I made an effort to step to the side if there was something I had to do on my phone, because it bothers me too when people just stop in the middle of everyone's way to text someone. But I remember taking a lot of photos around in Tokyo during my first trip to Japan, and now I wonder if I was ever in the way without even knowing it.
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I have been to Japan four times and in the beginning of this video, I was worried you might point out some serious mistake I have been making without knowing better. But to my relief most of these things would be considered common sense also in Finland and annoy us as well. This was a good video and I wish everyone traveling to Japan would bother to get some basic information before landing in Japan.
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I’ve just finished a one-month long trip in China. Even though the Chinese government has been educating the Chinese to be polite for decades, every Chinese knows they should be polite. But most Chinese are not conscious that such and such behavior makes others uncomfortable even annoyed. They are just not conscious that they are rude.
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These videos would be an amazing opportunity to share with and request to be shown on airlines arriving in Japan
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I wish people in USA would follow the perfume rule since quite a few people use it in lieu of showers quite a eye watering experience. That and taking off shoes in planes.
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Something that surprised me the most was how long I could walk without passing a bench. I’d been prepared for the lack of trash cans and recognized quickly to be mindful not to block people walking behind me, but this one caught me unprepared. I’d walk laps and laps around a mall or go blocks down the street looking for a place to sit down to send a text message or tie my shoe or or whatever.
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Thank you for your video I will be visiting your country for the first time in January definitely respect the Japanese culture:) Your English is very good
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Almost all of these are practically universal rules though….. don’t be late, don’t block the way, don’t be gross in bathrooms, etc. that’s not really a Japanese only thing.
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When I'm in the train station I am always mindful with the sign like the ones that says this side of the stairs is going up and the other going down. Also, I make sure I walk really fast on the stairs because behind me is a person who wants to catch his or her train. Even women on heels walk really fast. Also, inside the train, I always give my seat to an old lady or a student.
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I just wanna share. When I was in Tokyo walking, I was really confused on where to place myself. I was pretty sure to stay on the left lane while walking but some or quite a few of Japanese are walking directly at me so I keep on adjusting and thinking where should I really walk 😅 I thought to myself, am I doing it wrong? Correct me if I'm wrong. Overall I love Japan and the people are respectful 😍
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A Hawaiian flag behind you at 2:20. Mahalo for sharing
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2:52 I was taught by a Japanese friend to always sit down when using the toilet. Even when urinating. It makes it easier to clean especially if you are using the toilet of a friend's home or in a shared toilet of a hostel. 5:21 The Yamanote Line! Thank you for your tips. I really like your coat. It looks very fashionable.
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My ex is Japanese and told me all these things but I did brush up on customs before I came to Tokyo and Kyoto. As an American I noticed other tourists doing things like walking with Starbucks at Meiji Jingu shrine or just walking around drinking and eating, but that rule seemed to change somewhat in Kyoto. And knowing what side of the escalator to stand on was another thing I noticed in Tokyo. I have loved my time here and don’t want to go home in a few days
