Things Foreigners Should NEVER Do - Japanese Interview

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[adngbsn]

The last guy’s answer really resonated with me. Being considerate and trying to understand people around you, regardless or race or nationality, will always lead to better relationships, and less conflicts of interest.

[Sinprak]

Last guy was spitting straight facts from the heart

[goatqi]

As an American that just visited Japan, I can’t emphasize enough that you should seriously pay attention to your surroundings and the people around you. I was on a train standing in one of the open areas for about half of my ride before I realized that I was standing in a handicap/stroller priority area and a young Japanese woman was standing in the corner with her stroller. I moved once I realized this and motioned for her to take the spot and she did. Looking back, it is something I should have absolutely noticed if I was being a little more attentive.

[heatherweir]

I'm so surprised at how beautifully empathetic they are. Every single one offered an explanation as to why they believe why foreigners do what they do, or offer an excuse with a nice suggestion. Super sweet, non judgemental people. Us americans could learn a lot from them. They seem so humble.

[phillipedwardness]

Timestamps are here for you!

0:51 don’t drink alcohol outside
1:14 if drinking alcohol outside, be respectful
1:25 do your best to speak Japanese, even if you don’t speak it well the effort is respected
1:56 please wear masks on the train
2:48 you should wait to be seated at a restaurant, don’t just walk in and sit down
3:18 make sure you wait in line and wait for your turn
4:00 Japanese people are shy and reserved, be calm and polite when approaching them
6:30 be quiet and respectful on trains and other transport
6:50 make sure you give people their personal space
7:33 keep to the left on escalators
7:48 make sure you shower/wash to clean yourself before you get into the sauna/onsen
8:05 consider each person individually. Just because one person likes/dislikes something, that doesn’t mean everyone will.

To be honest, these things are very basic and I regard them as common courtesy, useful in every country when you travel. Treat people, their culture and their country as you would expect them to treat yours.

[testersecondaccount]

The last guy really hit me. His advice applies to everyone and everywhere in world. He told us key to human relationship. Thank u

[immothebeardedguy]

The 2 older guys gave their answers with a sense of wisdom and maturity.

[the_jones]

I just wish that more people lived with such forms of respect and courtesy.

[washingtongumballs]

I’ve spent a lot of time in Japan and honestly relate to all the things these people say, not because Japanese culture has rubbed off on me or anything. I feel like everyone was polite in answering this question but I felt like the last guy, we all need to look at how we relate to others and be considerate. I’m an American in America and I hate when people ride by on their motorcycles blasting music, when people get in my personal space, when people cut in line, so these are all things people should consider not only in Japan but everywhere.

[Guywithair]

American here, I love how polite everyone is in this video. Even when they are discussing something obnoxious being done. They give the people the benefit of the doubt "Perhaps they are not aware of this concept", versus just calling them savage, or some other insult.

[RoslynBaldonado-dykl]

From what I gathered, the major rules of Japan are these:
1. Be considerate.
2. Be patient.
3. Be respectful.

[JustCauseFan]

- don't eat where you are not supposed to (mostly just sit somewhere to eat)
- don't be rude to older people
- be considerate of the culture differences
- on escalators stay left, so that people that are in a hurry can go through right
- don't block an entire road with a group
- don't litter
- don't give tips
- try to at least learn the basics in japanese it helps a lot and people there will be really thankful

that's what i learned from 1 week in Tokyo (an looking into stuff beforehand)

[mattpope]

I’m impressed with how unfailingly polite the people interviewed in this video are. The interviewer asks “what should foreigners not do…?” Instead of something more confrontational like “what do you not like about foreigners?” And everyone who answered qualified their responses with some version of “maybe some people don’t know about this…” as if to give foreign visitors the benefit of the doubt and assume it’s lack of awareness rather than poor character that leads to any offensive behavior. I’ve always wanted to visit Japan and this makes me want to do so even more.

[starlingcity]

I like the way Takashii and the interviewee responded so strongly to the notion of someone throwing their newspaper on the floor. This would "never happen" in Japan. It shows an inherent respect and care for their environment. I remember when I was in Switzerland and how the bus driver put on his gloves and dusted and swept out his little red bus so carefully for the next group. When people take pride in their immediate environment, they take pride in their country and keep the space nice for others to enjoy.

[Cabbalsyd]

This was so informative! Thank you! It’s great to know these things before travelling to that country

[williamstueve]

The first man’s comment about speaking Japanese even if it’s broken is spot on. When I traveled in the former Soviet Union before I spoke decent Russian, I was treated so well by people when I attempted to speak in Russian even though I sounded foolish. They opened their hearts to me and made my life easier. Especially in passport control!

[inducedcomics]

I barely speak any Japanese but I always tried my best when I visited Tokyo out of respect. I felt like the locals really appreciated that I was trying at least. It was a culture shock for me how nice, respectful and friendly the people were, and I'm Canadian. We are know for being polite. I adore the Japanese culture and really look forward to my next visit.

[MoonbaseDiscoRecords]

Last guy was is an urban philosopher! Anyway, Japan seems like a paradise for introverts! ❤ *Rushes to buy tickets*

[remazeldagirl]

Thank you so much for this. I love. hearing directly from the people who live there! Very eye opening! I really loved the very last man's attitude. He sounds so wise.

[MooMooCow]

I’m from NYC and although it’s less common to leave newspapers on the train now that less people buy them, people here used to do that when they were done with them so the next person can read it on their commute! It was meant to be a courteous thing when the people here used to do it. I actually haven’t seen it happen much since I was a kid, so thank you for reminding me!