7 Things to Know Before Coming to Japan

In this video, I talk about 7 Tips to know before coming to Japan
I hope you will find it helpful! Please let me know which one you didn’t know!
My top favorite is the 3rd one!

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Tip 8: Learn Japanese to pick up Japanese boys & girls ;)

[Mookiemonstah]

This video was actually super helpful! Definitely not like the majority of other videos on this kind of topic where they repeat the exact same content 95% of the time. You actually touched upon different facets of living/interacting with Japanese people that most foreigners like myself would have had no idea about. You really included so many new tidbits that I had to watch to the end, please make more of these kinds of videos! The part regarding apocrine glands was really good advice. Also those ice breaker questions were wild, I'd love a video on questions to ask Japanese people as ice breakers and such.

[AmbiCahira]

Every time I watch videos like this I always feel like Sweden and Japan are surprisingly similar, especially in being mindful of others, not cause a scene or discomfort in others, and being hard to break the ice to make friends - unless you are drinking. Some families in Sweden raise their boys to sit when peeing as well since it's cleaner but I don't know whether sitting or standing is the majority. We also share the no shoes indoors rule. Just so many similarities and it helps me understand why Pewdiepie feels at home in Japan. I live in the US and the culture difference of being more friendly is often exhausting.

[TheClintonio]

I started sitting down after I got to Japan. Warm seats, automatic flushing when you stand, general politeness, etc.
A trick for smelling is layers. Having a second layer really helps when weather pemits (ie; not mid summer). Obviously you need to shower and apply deodorant but it's also sensible to just make it harder for the smell to escape once it starts. If it's 30C outside this advice sucks though.
I also shop at Lawson but because it's the closest konbini.
I've also had no trouble making friends here, I just meet people compatible with me.
As for Japan being safe - it is safe enough for me. I only leave what I'm willing to lose at the table and keep my wallet, phone, keys, etc, with me at all times. In London I also would take the bag though since it was definitely getting stolen if I left it at a pub unattended.

[melonlord]

in regards to the convenience store comparisons, i think its more like 7/11 is so globally recognised, to MOST foreigners it basically like going into a familiar shop from back home, so for tourists going into something less globalised like Lawson or FamilyMart gives the unique "now i'm really in Japan" vibes, if that makes sense😂

[DNarryJulieTon]

You know, I started to watch the video thinking I'd hear a lot of the things I've seen on Youtube before, but I was pleasantly surprised. You did a great job going over different subjects and being more in depth on them also. I actually watched the video all the way through. Great job on the video! :) Very informative.

[eon]

Love your sense of humor and cadence of your delivery! Feels like listening to a friend talk, rather than a list video.

[alessandrorinaldi]

Yes! It's totally worth knowing what kind of research to do for the "making Friends" thing... I think It would be nice to see a video of you talking about the colture!

[Green-ercv]

At I found someone who's honest about Ichiran Ramen. But I get it why foreigners think Ichiran tastes great. They're English friendly while the other local ramen are not. Aside from that, I have to say as a female traveller some great shops also has discouraging atmosphere. There were few times I had to step back from the entrance after I realized all of the patrons were men/ salarymen -_-; Somehow I felt out of place?
Great and thoughtful advices in the video. Thank you. I'm really looking forward to visit Japan for hikings!

[Zei]

Okay making a lot of comments here but a list of questions to ask a Japanese person would be killer. I have a Japanese student coming to stay with me for a year and the drive home from the airport will be the hardest part.

[ItsLaDeeDa]

Shun! The Japanese conversation tip, that makes so much sense! Please do a video of normal conversation topics or tips when getting to know someone. Why is a question relevant? What are the (general) assumptions/boxes for certain answers? Japanese cultural topics that are best to research. Any body language, cues, etc. to look out for or even perform to show engagement/interest or the opposite. Usually the content I see related to Japan on YouTube is from a foreigner, so I really value your channel!

[davidroberts]

I had several great Japanese friends in college. 35 years later I am still in contact with one of them. I learned so much from them and gained an incredible interest in Eastern culture

[rauleli]

I've found that knowing a Japanese that already been living outside Japan, its easier to make friend with them rather than make friends with Japanese people that are overseas for working or in their early weeks out of Japan. But I think thats a common thing on many people enclosed in their own culture for all their existence.

[qmjw]

Defamation in Japan is a bit complicated. There are cases where it is defamatory and cases where it is not. If you look at the requirements for defamation in Japan, you can't openly say something that degrades someone's social status. Besides, defamation law in Japan is there to protect people's privacy. For example, let's say there was a woman who was a prostitute in the past, and she hides it but if someone says out loud, "She's a bi*ch! she was a prostitute!" in public. Even if she was a prostitute, there is no need to say so publicly right? Even if this is true, if the fact is deemed not to be in the public interest, then defamation charges apply. On the other hand, if it's true that a company is being dishonest, it's not defamatory, because it's in the public interest to expose corporate wrongdoing. Looking at past precedents in Japan, most defamation cases are simply cases of slander against an individual or a company. Hold a trial instead of saying it openly, the public interest is served by saying the facts, and it is not mere slander. If you observe these three points, you are unlikely to be charged with defamation.

[gayathrin]

Definitely appreciated the unique approach to helping out travelers and tourists and not going over the same things that I’ve seen in other videos. I’m trying to build the courage to visit Japan and South Korea, but as an Indian American the cultural barrier is a bit intimidating, so I’m trying to absorb all the knowledge I can get! New subscriber!

[SirusRiddler]

I'm a native from Tokyo but haven't been back in a long time so excited to see what's changed. You provide a really grounded and honest assessment which I think many will appreciate.

[tidsquittiea]

shunchan, the video quality and type of content you make and provide for us is just getting better. keep it up!!

[ronhilton]

Fascinating, Shun, and only minutes old to me! You cram in so much info with your wonderfully dry but sometimes comical humor. One of several amazing things is the value of going to a 7-11. Here in the US that store is more like a desperation stop. I laughed so much at the BBC bit too!

[cameronfowler]

I really love your content. The two videos where you visited your grandparents are really sweet. Would love to see a few more like that in the future

[TheFieldTripLady]

Finally! A video with the REAL information I need as I plan a trip to Japan with a bunch of my high school students. Thank you Shun for being honest! I appreciate your time in sharing with us all. Can't wait for more content!