How difficult is traveling Japan with ZERO Japanese?

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[lipcmxv]

Im japanese working in shibuya public park. There are so many people from abroad who doesnt speak Japanese. They often says it is hard to find English speaker in Tokyo. It is fun to watch their relieved faces when I talk to them with english. Even my poor english.

[sgtepwnzr]

The polish guy definitely gets it. Great take on traveling / communication / respect.

[comranon]

Takashii, asking "the difference between living here with no japanese, and travelling here with no japanese"
Is a really, good, intricate question, that many people wouldn't really ask. Nice man!

[JiveTrkey]

I recently travelled to Japan and found it very easy getting around without being able to speak the language. Translation apps on the phone camera helped a lot, but even then, a lot of the locals spoke English very well to communicate, which was very much appreciated. That said, I always felt somewhat guilty that people had to speak a foreign language in their own country, so I always tried to pick up small phrases I could use so as not to seem arrogant or rude (hello, thank you, etc).
It's a very beautiful country and the people are so nice.

[PolyRidge]

that last guy had the most based takes. actually super useful, informative, and genuine. the real pros and cons of japan. Thank you Takashii! 🙏

[darthzayexeet]

Love the polish guy, he has a really cool mindset and vibe. Also, Polish brothers strong! 🇵🇱

[RainstormInSpace]

I stayed in Osaka for 3 months as soon as Japan opened its borders back in October. I lived in a guesthouse in the middle of the city and every day went out walking, exploring either the neighborhood or taking the metro to explore others.

Over 90 days I walked hundreds of kilometers all around the city, took the metro almost every day, took the train to Kyoto and Nara a few times, ordered something to be delivered in the mail, ordered food, asked for directions, made purchases, and had conversations with people - all without speaking a word of Japanese.

I can't think of anything that I would consider inconvenient. Obviously you have to approach it as, this is another country and you don't speak its language, so any issues were entirely my own and not anything that I would hold against the country or its infrastructure for not being suited for my exact needs or anything like that.

For example, the fact that it took me a few times to figure out the metro and train systems wasn't because of a language barrier but more so that I'm from a small town and don't have a lot of experience with public transportation. The ticket machines are actually extremely convenient and easy to use and only once was I ever at a total loss - which was quickly resolved by motioning to an attendant for help and saying the station I needed to go to.

There were multiple times where locals would stop me and attempt to ask if I was lost or if I needed directions, usually when I was far away from any normal tourist area. Although they didn't speak English I could tell they were expressing concern and trying to offer help and with a few gestures I could communicate that I was okay, just walking around taking pictures.

Not speaking the language is absolutely not a reason to not visit somewhere. Don't let it stop you. Obviously the more you can communicate with people, the more information and opportunities will be available to you, but even without any Japanese, I was able to fully enjoy living in Japan for 3 months.

The only Japanese I "spoke" was "thank you", "are you okay", and a few variations of "hello".

[Jamtron]

Takashii, since the olympics, Japan has become known for producing world class skateboarders, both men and women. Would you consider doing any interviews with skateboarders in Japan? It would be really great to hear from them about what it is like to be a skateboarder in Japan, how they are perceived, comparisons with the west etc. Thanks!

[RCKNbaby]

Daammmnn mic drop from that last guy! Such incredible words, I totally agree, learn about and respect the culture and the people of the land you're visiting, don't try to impose your own ways of life onto others, and don't expect them to adjust to you. Actually, these are wise words for life in general, not just when visiting a different place. Amazing video as always, thank you so much Takashii! <333

[altri_jpg]

The couple bowing at the end is very cool to see since they're so respectful!

[danedefense]

@7:05 I knew those two were from LA before speaking 😂

[Marcel_Audubon]

I love the guy from Montreal 🔥... and the couple from LA, too, especially when they politely bowed at the end, perhaps a little too deeply, but it showed their good hearts!

[Weazel]

Going to Japan in june and i studied the basics in japanese language in order to communicate a little bit with local citizens, it is so fun to speak and understand such a nice language 🙂I think japanese people appreciate it when you at least try to talk to them in japanese, like i would appreciate it when foreigners talk to me in german, its such a nice gesture in my point of view 🙂

[michaelflores]

I have never heard someone admit they would for sure litter intentionally. Much to unpack.

[bloodyangel]

I studied Japanese for over 4 years before finally going to Japan (I would have gone sooner but because of covid, I had to wait. I basically went as soon as Japan reopened to tourists again), and thanks to that, I could have conversations in Japanese and was able to have some incredible experiences and could meet a lot of people as well. It definitely helps to learn the language if you want to have better experiences there. So if you want to go to Japan, do yourself a favor and learn Japanese. It takes like a week to fully memorize hiragana and katakana, and from there, you can start learning words and grammar.

[nafslee]

10:02 this is an incredibly useful tip and its my first time hearing someone mention this is Takashi's videos. A must if you want to visit Japan.

Whilst I agree with his takes on adapting to a culture and how Japanese respect others around them, I disagree with littering in your own country because the mindset is different. Don't litter and even though I'm not as nice as Japanese and pick up after people, I absolutely pick up after myself and recycle properly.

[Greenforrest]

I am Japanese, but nowadays automatic translation apps are readily available on smartphones, and foreign tourists are unlikely to experience any inconvenience. Of course, if they are staying for a long time or emigrating, foreigners will need to learn Japanese seriously, but it is not easy because many Japanese people struggle to even learn English. Some foreigners believe that wherever they live in Japan, they only speak English and do not need to speak Japanese in order to maintain their pride, identity and identity.

[HenryWrideExplores]

Very interesting video! I spent 7 weeks in Japan and I was actually impressed with how many people spoke English good enough to have nice conversations.

[azabujuban-hito]

My company decided to moved me to Tokyo ( with less than a month notice!), and as soon as I arrived here in Tokyo, I knew right away that I absolutely MUST learned the language, otherwise I would not be able to survived !

[beef]

I travelled in 2018 and found it super easy to get around and even knowing basic phrases helped to talk to locals, but everyone is so accommodating its a nice experience