7 Things that Even Surprise Japanese People About Japan

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As some of you may know I lived abroad when I was younger and when I came back there was a lot that surprised me about Japan - so today I’m going to go through the 7 things I find MOST surprising about Japan that you probably never knew!

00:00 Intro
00:39 Why Japanese People LOVE to Shout
02:32 Why Japanese People Date as a TEAM
04:09 Why EVERYONE Parks in Reverse
05:14 DON’T Make this Noodle Mistake
08:03 Adopt a Balding Japanese Man TODAY!
9:27 How to Fight Ghosts in Japan
10:34 Why Japan has SO MUCH Weird Sh*t

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[RyotarosJapan]

**NOTIFICATION SQUAD**
Last several months have been hectic as I had had to travel all over Japan and I could not film videos at all, but here I am back again with some truly useful Japanese language and cultural techniques that you will want to use when you come to Japan. Ryotaro's Shopping channel is also back with Denim Kimono. It is unbeliebably easy to wear and it was somthing wanted but never thought existed. Hope you like it, too!

[alicealinnette]

The thing that surprised me the most was the adult adoption, I didn't know this was a real thing 😳

[marks]

Fun fact: Chris' Showa-themed set was made just so that Ryotaro can model that kimono for a four-second vintage ad at the end :D

[nader]

I absolutely love your videos and comedic style Ryotaro!

[WIImotionmasher]

"It's not Japanese people that are weird. It's just local governments" - Ryotaro

[NeonIceyy]

While a small thing but everyone parking in reverse actually surprised me, and is totally something I never would've picked up until seeing it up close in Japan.
Also let me tell you, I love your style more and more, these videos have so much humour and character in them. Not even Chris' videos have this kind of unique flavour. Keep them up!
(Also I'm convinced you secretly lived in Chris' studio the past two months he's been gone lmao)

[waytothewill]

Love the last story with municipalities! I think the coolest idea was to manufacture that huge pot and prepare your local dish using an excavator. That is so dope! 😆

[tehpanda]

Wow amazing studio! It really is kind of Rissotoro to share his filming space with young and upcoming Karaage enthusiasts like Chris A. Broad.

[o.ruoroch]

The part about the Soba and Udon noodles surprised me the most. I'll try to remember that if I go to Japan someday.

[Sulq]

Thanks for promoting that denim kimono, I've been wearing mine for a week now looking like a proper weirdo in my home town of Turku, Finland (on average, people don't really have a clue about traditional japanese garbs here). People stare, but often compliment it, so a huge success in my books. Now I'm sad it was only a limited run. Today an army conscript came to me at the bus stop and said "really cool outfit, looks like you are some kind of star knowledge sage person".

[AverytheCubanAmerican]

"What is that man doing? Nobody knows" *Top ten questions scientists still can't answer.* I didn't know about the reverse parking bit, but it makes perfect sense now knowing the context. If there's a tsunami on its way or there's falling volcanic rocks or lava flow, you gotta bolt! Apparently, Japanese adult adoption began during the 13th century by Buddhists a part of Shin Buddhism, a school of Pure Land Buddhism (about achieving rebirth in a Buddha's pure land) which was founded in Japan, but it was then widely used during the Tokugawa shogunate/Edo period with the Samurai as you mentioned.

[jacksonueland]

I’ve seen so many Japan videos and this had so much new information, loved it!

[dreadogastusf]

Previously I had heard that reverse parking was to make leaving safer for drivers and pedestrians. What surprised me was it also made "Running for the hills" faster. Thanks Ryotaro.

[LiveLoveThailand]

Loved the video .... greetings from Thailand 🇹🇭

[nevertrumpfromthejump]

What surprises me most Ryotaro's content doesn't pull in MUCH more viewers. Quality stuff, premium humor. Much like, very yes.

[LaNoir.]

I could imagine that shouting loudly at the entrance it not about freshness but about being energetic to show the customers that they do their job with fervency

[Rioraku]

I know Chris once said (when asked about getting a "Ryotaro: the movie") that Ryotaro didn't really have a story to tell but I think he's way off base! He left Japan when he was 15 for 11 years! There's definitely a story to get into!

[tlidd]

The adult adoption was definitely the most surprising, but the noodle fact will definitely be the most useful. I love soba AND udon, so I want to get them from the best places!

[The_Barbarossa]

That Citypop song at the end had me groovin'. Your channel is really maturing, I love your style and humor. Keep the great videos coming!

[blackhillsgo]

My mind is blown by the Furusato Sousei information. It explains so much. It’s interesting to see how each local government spent the money. This might be my favorite Ryotoro video. Thank you!