I agree with what you said about Japan. It does make for a more pleasant society. I have seen especially in the city I live in now that driver's would intentionally not let someone turn into a different lane for a good several kilometers until the person turning misses their exit. That is really selfish and somewhat spoiled thinking that "I come first" as opposed to living in a more courteous way of life. Granted courtessy is not lost in North American society, but a lot of people were raised t
There are a few things that I don't completely agree with. Like taemae( I think that's what it's called), when they don't say anything about something you've done wrong. It makes sense, but only to a certain extent. I've seen videos of several people saying that they did something for a long time, before someone finally told them they weren't supposed to. Even though they asked people before. They embarressed others, because they weren't told it was wrong. Most things make alot of sense though.
@SamGlover25 No, you needn't. But, I advise you to tell your preference/religious taboo/allergy as soon as possible, preferably beforehand. Revealing your vegetarism at an office party causes unnecessary trouble as a host suddenly must order additional dishes only for you. In that case, you may be cosidered uncouth and dull-witted.
What if, say, you have a seafood allergy, or you're going to a restaurant known for spicy food, and spicy food makes you sick? Would you be seen as rude for objecting for those sorts of reasons?
It's really simple people, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." Same thing applies to Japan.
Isn't the whole point of visiting another country to experience something DIFFERENT and expand your perspective? Being close-minded and refusing to conform to whatever culture you visit is ignorant and arrogant and just plain selfish.
@Hangebokhan Probably the easiest way is to ask for water.
If they don't take the hint after asking for water (most will), and they ask you again, "How about a drink?" then you can simply say "But I can't drink" (osake wo nomenai ndakedo) -- but please note that this sounds more like for a medical reason (like allergies or something).
You can substitute nomanai too (which simply means don't drink), but they might confuse that as a direct rejection of their polite offer if your japanese is bad.
@Hangebokhan you can say isogachi or something like that which means im busy in a polite manner. Or you can just go and drink soda thats what i use to do. Or slowly start to go less and less or suggest to go somewhere else like kariokee
Oh and of course, thank you very much for this and all of the other videos you have, watching through all of the how to videos right now and, in them, you thoroughly discuss all the important stuff that a person needs to know about before going to Japan!
Some people say that these videos make them less interested about Japan since they bring up the "harsher" side of the country, but for me, they are great! I think that i'd cause so many embarrasing moments if i didn't watch them :D
When you mentioned laws, I started to wonder, are there any particular laws that Japan has that most westerners find it easy to break unintentionally? I mean, are there laws that a person from the west would never even think of or something like that? I'm a bit uneducated about that particular subject and, i guess, that i'm a bit paranoid that i'll cause any trouble unintentionally when i get to Japan haha :)
If this has been covered in another video, could someone please direct me to it? :)
I don't understand why people go to other countries with such closed minds in the first place. You're going to see and do things that are different; why go if you're not willing to experience them? I fully embrace my 2nd Amendment rights, but I'm not ignorant enough to whine about how there are no firearms in Japan; that's how THEY live. Here in the U.S., if you go against the mainstream, you still get weird looks, but in Japan being less mainstream can negatively impact everything you do.
*sigh* whatever happened to trying to get along..when in rome do as the romans do? it doesn't matter if its japan..russia..africa..wherever.....if you don't try to get along with people---then people won't want to be with you. It all boils down to no one is forceing you to live in japan or anywhere you don't want to. IMHO most of the desire for "rights" within a foriegn country is a cultural arragance or inflated sense of self worth over others.
in America i think there was a law in response to the first amendment (including the right to freedom of speech) which explained that you only have freedom of speech within reason. you cant yell bomb in an airport, you can't be a jerk in japan.
As I've said before, people there seem to constrain each other to behave waay more than in some other countries. In a lot of countries there's more an attitude like "If you can live with what I do then I'll put up with you" and that's more or less the "price" to pay for being really free in expressing yourself the way you want to.
So in short, the rights are there in Japan, but there's also a lot of unwritten laws. At least, that's how it seems to me.
Oh, and yes I think this kind of thing will certainly happen more in a country with more obnoxious people. Thumbs up for Japan for being more considerate. I feel like the Japanese people are massively ahead of everyone else in many things and this is one of those things.
You know, just that I didn't say a word to you doesn't mean I am going to take your place in this group of people or stab you or anything like that. But some people have a very primitive defence mechanism which can be triggered by a quiet person doing nothing but standing around. When this sort of thing happened the first times I was confused and then later just disappointed. It massively disappoints me that a lot of people can't stop this primitive nonsense reaction.
Continuing my previous message. A quiet person can get bullied because he or she is perceived as a threat even when he or she did nothing but stand there. You know, this is a "being afraid of the unknown" kind of thing. Some people seem to automatically think the quiet people are up to no good, that they must be bullied out of a group. It's extremely stupid. But over and over again I meet these kind of people who do that. It's disappointing.
Your thoughts on being considerate towards other people are what I think too. Throughout my life I've been disappointed many times when people have started bullying me or other people in a group. I'm not angry at those people, just disappointed. I wish they'd see they don't really have to do that. For example, I am a quiet person and some people have mistaken me as a threat because I didn't talk much and then they tried to bully me. It's dumb but that's how it is. It's very primitive I think.
Individuals are happier when they work in conjunction with other people, both friends and family as well as unknown people. Don't be a self-righteous jerk since that only causes friction between proper inter-human communication, which in turn will alienate you from society. More or less. Conformity is not an ill omen (unless it happens to be extremely conflicitng with one's own values and identity): it is basically a natural process of how civilization and the rise of a unified culture arises.
@TheJapanChannelDcom Thanks for making these videos. Very honest and informative.
On the downside.. learning about some of the unpleasant aspects of the Japanese culture is discouraging. It's better to learn stuff beforehand and prepare for it than to learn once your there.
I understand all your experiences. I am living in Osaka for almost 4 months now but I also believe that Japanese society is changing, do you agree?
I'm a Dutch exchange student and I have noticed that the mentality of youngsters here is changing. I believe that they are much influenced by America and some of them even dislike Japan. Sometimes I explain how special this country is and how important it is to keep this social awereness alive. Thanks for your posts about this special country btw!
I wish more people here in America were more considerate of others. I mean, everyone is so rude! Like in English a couple days ago, the girl next to me (I barely even know her) asked me what I was getting when the teacher passed back our grade sheets. "B-" I said. And she was like, "Hah, I have a B!" Talk about rude and immature...Things like that happen all the time, and those are the moments that I want to go to Japan.
That's a pretty neat idea. Unless I'm so drastically against something that it's seriously affecting me in a major way, going with the flow is nice to do with anyone. It's always nice to compromise with people, and then others doing the same for you.
Um, we (Americans) don't actually have a right to carry guns wherever we go... gun laws vary from state to state but with a very few exceptions (Arizona is the one I'm aware of for "carry"). We can't own fully automatic weapons, silencers, armor piercing rounds, we can't carry them from place to place (except to & from firing ranges), and we certainly can't carry guns around wherever we go without permits. If we use a gun for defense it better be in our homes, or we face a world of legal hurt.
I personally like that idea of everyone working to keep each other happier. May be harder to work around and may not always work out for everyone but I feel that I would keep the peace much easier.
It seems to me that one would have to determine what is important to them. Myself, after watching these videos, i think I'd get along pretty well in Japan. I tend to keep to myself and do things on my own, but I always look out for the other person and when I'm in a group i do like to "go with the flow". I actually prefer it that way.
Sorry if this sounds weird but just kinda curious were are you driving too? Haha the thought just kinda hit me - don't want to sound like a creep. Btw Awesome vid it really helped me understand more of how the Japanese live.
Do you mean like "social rules" being courteous to others, I see this as being a big thing in Japan and i love that, i think the world should be more like that. I live in the UK and being courteous and social rules do play apart in our every day life, But the problem whith socail rules is tht you dont hav to abide by them, and this in turn is need as rudeness. so yr more thn right gonig out of yr way for others even a lil will go far : )
I'm an Asian living in the US, and I've met lots of Westerners who lived in Asia and still make incorrect judgments on them. But I'm surprised by how accurate you are. Just one more thing, when some people from my home country ask me for any advise when they come to the US, I always tell them, speak for yourself. Cheers to your video!
It's an interesting constrast between culture here in the US and Japan. Independence and individualism is kind of a core value here. Neither is right or wrong; I think in Japan the disadvantage would be that social and cultural change is affected more slowly while here we don't have anywhere near the sense of community and 'team'. Of course if you're going to live over there, "when in Rome..." and all that; makes things much smoother.
I guess its a matter of having consideration for others and in Japan, I have been told by many of my Japanese friends that consideration for other people in Japan goes a long way and also it can unlock many new doors if you have a good reputation of being a good person. Personally I like to treat people with respect as I would expect to be treated in return and when I visit Japan in the future. I would be respectful to the local people as you can gain new friends this way and it makes the...1/2
2/2 visit to Japan worthwhile and also when you visit another country, you are also representing YOUR country by how you act while you are visiting there. Respect goes a long way.
i would LOVE to live in japan, here in america a lot of the people are just down right rude, its ridiculous. i hope to visit someday, ide love to live there but i couldnt leave my family, that would be the hardest part because if i wanted to see them or they wanted to see me i would have to go over there because most of my family wont fly on a plane, and im afraid cause what if something happens then i couldnt get their for a few days cause im on the other side of the world! lol
It's funny because in American the way i feel is if you just ''Go to the seafood restaurant" you are consider weak and if you stand up and speak up you are strong. it would really be nice to see opposite sometime. ^_^
Great video. I don't thing that you are defending Japanese society at all. Japan just has it's own way of doing things as compared to the standard western way. Just some of us think Japan is "so cool" but want the culture to be exactly like our own. The reality is that if Japan was exactly like our own culture it wouldn't be very cool now would it.
This video can be pretty much summed up as, "if you do nice things for other people, they will do nice things for you, so you should do nice things -- but you don't have to." xD
I really liked this video. Mostly because this idea of consideration for everyone is how I try and be all the time (I live in Australia). I'm also glad that you're giving Japanese people a good impression of Australians, and foreigners in general. I talk to a lot of people who live in Japan and just give foreigners a bad name...
and it is about accepting the bad parts too...like Japan seems to have an "out of sight ,out of mind" approach to other peoples "private" problems.
Good point. It seems that the culture in Japan focuses on working towards an aggregate social good. For example, vending machines are available all over because people recognize the social value of them. In other countries where the cultural behavior is not focused on achieving and maintaining an overall social benefit, the vending machines would be vandalized and robbed.
i guess i should mention that these are my close friends too. i would NEVER have said anything if they were just acquaintances or co-workers or something. i just wondered if at what point could you "voice up" or is it that you just never should, regarless who you're with....
i've wondered.... cause it's sort of the seen as selfish and childish anywhere but less so. so... i was getting together with friends and we were trying to decide where to eat and someone mentioned thai food and another seconded it. i REALLY didn't want to go so i said, "if everyone wants thai, that's fine but i would prefer something else." i felt badly even saying that but they didn't care. but in japan, would that be seen as really rude? (sharing your real opinion.. rather than honne tatemae)
@TheJapanChannelDcom Oh if that isn't the truth. In Japan if theres a choice like that, the answer is ALWAYS "go with the flow"
Also in that instance, I think even in Australia I would go for Thai. But also in Japan since its all about the consideration of others etc. And I like how the video points out the awareness of society.
What if, let's say there there are a group of friends and one of them has a drinking problem to some degree, and the group says "let's go to a bar" because they don't know about it, is it okay if the one with the drinking problem says "I really can't go for this reason," is it still considered selfish and/or childish?
Sounds to me like I'd be right at home in Japan~!.. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one in my city that actually cares about others, (i.e. always letting people through in traffic or being patient when someone else is driving slow in case they need assistance..) I wish people had that point of view where I live. :)
As always, great job! Im still linking to alot of your videos from my blog, I enjoy all the information and this video was actually an subject I have never thinked about, since it sound like Japan is my ordinary day = doing things for other people. :) Great video Mr. TJC
This reminds me of a video on how japanese people argue (not sure who made the video) where instead of saying outright that you disagree, you just convince people in the group why one place isn't as good as another. This way you dont have to state your opinion to seem childish and use the japanese method of arguing to increase the likelihood of getting your way.
I actually really admire the sense of the "group" in Japanese society. I think it is sometimes difficult for Westerners to understand because we are raised to think about our individual wants and dreams.Just like the individualist mind set in the West there are pro's and con's. It is really interesting if you read Confucian philosphy, it gives a good insight. I can't wait to go to Japan!
The comment on the American firearms situation was overstating the situation. There are many restrictions on what is allowed and most of the time people need permits to carry a gun, and in some places even own one. It differs from state to state.
The first time I went to Japan I hated it. The second time, when I spent the summer in Nagoya I had a good friend show me the ropes. That was the greatest summer of my life because I understood "why". I plan to return to Japan really soon. Which raises a question. Have you traveled around much in Japan? I've heard that Northern Gifu (Hida?) is beautiful area. I kinda want to get out of the main cities a bit. TMB! :)
I see it exactly the same way! It's just all about the community! And I do not think that this is too wrong! Sometimes it can be annoying to us Westerner, but it brings big advantages in every day life! Maybe we should think about to adapt some of those behaviors! I often felt like a stranger in Japan, but when Japanese recognized that I knew a little bit how to behave, I always was warmly welcome!
I have struggled with a lot of things here and one of them is eating food I don't like...but what I don't get is that's it's good for me to eat something I don't like but if I don't like it why eat it...I was always taught to be honest...how are they to learn what you don't like...
From what I am learning from your videos-is that as a whole-the Japanese are good people.It is a good feeling to know that I was born in a country that beautiful.They would have no problems from me.
Living in a Western country [USA] for over 6 years when personal freedom is favored more than courtesy, respect and maturity, it's hard. My politeness is often misunderstood as being a 'pushover' when in reality I just want to prevent conflict and respect the person. If you ask me, it would be very great if people here have a balance in both. =[
wish i could record all the stories and emotions these ppl go through everyday and still punch out at 7am to be with there familys and how we employee united to help each other out even, though we can't understand(stand) each other. this video made me realize how I can make myself better other than making some else . thanks JchannelDcom
wish i could record all the stories and emotions these ppl go through everyday and still punch out at 7am to be with there familys and how we employee united to help each other out even, though we can understand(stand) each other. this video made me realize how I can make myself better other than making some else . thanks JchannelDcom
One of the things I love most about Japan is the amount of respect shown to others. It's very easy to blend into the society, if you're willing to open your mind to new ways of doing things; it's not wrong, just different.
if you suggest that you (as a group of people) should go to disney land will they say no... like you say that you shoudl go with what they say but do they go with what u say?
Well, you know kind and considerate is world wide. It is a little hard for us to tell with Asian guests what they want to do. That's mostly because they smile and agree to every suggestion, which truly brings out the worst in me. We had somebody from Thailand just last month and ended up just sitting around the house playing video games a lot because he would NOT choose an activity. It seemed too much to drag him out for a walk by the ocean or anything when we couldn't tell if he wanted to go
I really like these kind of video's; talking about how society works in Japan. I think they're the best. I also consider it a miracle that there is a country which morals aren't based only on peoples own benefit. Just think it is wonderful ^^
Thanks for all your hard work in making these vids.
@Degenskonto i think you didn't get the topic. its not about what one wants, but whats best for the group. i think in every group you have to compromise e.g. if you consider everyones food preferences, you probably will never find a restaurant..
@Degenskonto For starting off, they will do something that you dont like..... in which you have to accept...... and they will do your stuff.... even if they dont like it..... and in later term...... they respect you back
@Degenskonto noo, don't you see it's a different culture? they'd go with you because they want to please you. japanese behaviour is, most of the time, extremely polite. it's totally different from what most of westerners are used to, excepting perhaps northern/eastern europe. it's all about tolerance and truly knowing what you're talking about :)
I love this video - kindness and caring always pays off in the end! ^_^
Like one time in a shop, there was 1 ice cream left and me and a lady wanted it but I offered it to her, and after insisting she had it she accepted but in return she paid for my other things which was quite shocking but really nice.
That's just an example I wanted to share, even though it's pretty small :)
Such an interesting video! Your videos have been so helpful in understanding more about modern day living in Japan. I have had an interest in Japan since i was quite young but i think it would have taken me quite some time to come across and understand some of the topics you talk about in your videos especially relating to politeness(choosing restaraunts etc.) and behavior. I hope by the time i do visit the country i can be a perfect foreigner in Japan in intergrate well! haha ~ thanks : D
In the state of Florida where I live, and in many other states, you can carry a concealed weapon in your car! Unecessary!! >_< Definitely not good for insane road rage.
In the US the whole guns things is definitely a BIG issue. It's not like every American is toting a gun around 24/7 waiting for a wild wild west shootout to occur. Personally, as an American I don't like guns. But I also recognize that in rural parts of the US, where there isn't really a notable police force, why people would want to carry guns... But in a city or suburb where the majority of people in the US live, it's just ridiculous, paranoid and dangerous.
The problem is: in the city, the suburbs and other parts where the majority of the people live, criminals act with impunity because they know you won't do anything about it. "it's just ridiculous, paranoid and dangerous."
No, what is ridiculous is seeing citizens stand around, mouth agape and transfixed with fear when another citizen is feloniously assaulted and/or killed because of thier fear or their naive believe that they're safe in a herd.
@RetroMMA You could always just get a bat or knife or something else if you're quaking in your boots at night that some lunatic is going to bust in your house and "act with impunity". Your "citizens with mouths agape" and whatnot shpeil makes no sense. The 'urban jungle' isn't like animal planet, Broseph. "Herds" of people aren't gaping at "felonious" assaults. Why not live in a society where gun crime is lower because there's less guns? aka the majority of industrialized societies.
First of all, great video. The things that you explain on your video are so true. Japan has figured out that it is better to do things for the greater good of everyone around them than just for themselves. You see it in their government, their work ethic, and in their everyday living.
Unfortunately, the west side of the world is slow to catch up. For example, here in America we have been thought since a very young age that it is our “right” to get things done our way. If we were to realize that caring for others is better in the long run than just personal satisfactions, we might grow as a society just like Japan has. But unfortunately, this is probably not going to happen any time soon.
I would like to thank you so much for this video, I've really been trying to understand this concept while I've been in Japan as an exchange student these past few months and well thus far haven't had too much success. Thanks to your explanation, I now have a much clearer understanding of what I'm doing wrong and yeah, I have a lot to work on... This probably is your most helpful video yet, and I really want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to explain this for us.
Great video as always mate. I find it a shame when people are completely unable to see outside of their own cultural lens and recognise that there are other ways of looking at getting on with other people and that they all have their benefits and disadvantages. The approach towards harmony in Japan is totally normal for the 127+ million people living there, there is no point in fighting it and coming off looking like an idiot.
Of course you'd have the same rights in Australia and Japan, they both signed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which, if signed, give you all the rights you talked about.
Although each country has there own rights that are outlined in a Constitution or Bill of Rights, of which the 'Right to bear arms' exist. In Australia we have a Constitution as does Japan which outline rights akin to the social structure.
YEs!! You have the right not to come. Totally. If you do it would seem logical to try and assimilate and conform if just to live in harmony with your surroundings. You might have a home or aparto in which you can be comfortable in and free to do what makes you happy with in reason. That would be most gaikokujin salvation. But in public you should conform unless you crave the controversy but I guess that would be another video.
Thanks Great insight and very interesting. These kind of videos where you talk about how society is like is the best. One question. Do the Japanese people sometimes consider that the foreigner do not know about the routines of things as opposed to not accepting it and therefor give them some slack? I mean can they tell if this person actually is trying to adopt all rules and behaviour but sometimes mess up due to lack of knowledge.
@TheJapanChannelDcom I still wanna visit Japan but that seems kind of unforgiving. I deal with Mexican people daily here in America and i'm fully considerate even when i can't understand them. I always considered Japanese like Vulcans from star trek....like a higher intelligence. People you would expect to know better.
@KingRat355 >.> I am currently experiencing this first hand as a matter of fact, and really as TJC has said... no, not really. Which is why I'm having to apologize to an entire class of my peers on Friday... <.<
a lot of the comments about doing what they want to do probably come from the US. (i'm american btw). individualism is seen as a bedrock virtue here. people want to do things without much regard for anyone else. people are taught to care for themselves and their family and that's basically it. it's sad really. one of the reasons i'd like to live somewhere else. thanks for posting this.
@KingRat355 Yes. After all the romantic thoughts and preconception bubble is busted reality is able to shine through. I love the point that is made toward the end half of this video. If one were to think that any country is a certain way just by what they're told by another person or outlet with out really investigating that info for them selves as well as doing their own independent research most likely they will be packing for home earlier than planed. Due diligence. Im finding that out myself
i think the the harmony in japan stems from everybody being Japanese same customs beliefs for the majority. in America there's to many point of views,races,religions, for everybody to be harmonious. everybody whats to be heard,seen in some way or another! but the things u state do make sense it does seem childish sometimes. my right me me! and as for guns in the us "the right to bear arms" the law was created over 200 yrs ago,it was intended to stop British red coats home invasions. 200 YRS AGO!
@MrJuandiego1988 Maybe so. But I think it's the factor of me me me me that is the biggest one. It appears that Japanese society have different mindset and that mixed race or religions won't change that fact.
@ShinjiXShinji yes! like if i knew it was a joke! i hate people like u who think they know how other people are just from 1 messege lol! im tired of all u pussies from you tube that cant watch something without saying something stupid as fuck!....
Ah so you're one of those people who believe everyone type's like a moron is actually being serious , I see , you're that type. Very good person indeed.
@ShinjiXShinji dumb ass! i cannot determine if a comment is serious or a joking 1.. I'm not in your head to know what u are thinking when you type your bullshit....moron! fuck dude your more anime crazy than most Japanese people! lol stfu!!
Very good points, my friend. I think that a lot of what you said applies to just about anywhere. But I do agree also that the culture in Japan is so different that many people, Americans at least, would have a hard time there. I was stationed over there in the US Navy, both Japan and Okinawa, and the culture shock was tremendous. So was the learning curve. Like a foreigner coming here, I suspect. But the biggest right, not to come, I think that's a pretty important statement.
yes it's the evils of individualism, one can get easily carried away with my rights and what i want irregardless of your rights and what you need, it is the ideology of a child i hate to say it but here in america we carried this to an extreme, i love america to death but i at times get tired of it.
I for one love the people here. Even though if the kindness is sometimes fake this is probably because they don't want to cause you any discomfort. It's lovely to be here and I'll be staying here for a long long time. :)
Your exactly right if you dont like a place dont stay or go there. I dont like California were most, not all, people tend to be extremely rude and self centered. So im planing on leaving.
Our right to keep and bear arms is so ferociously preserved in the U.S. primarily to address our government should it become tyrannical. I think we are a little slow on the draw if you ask me, but...
I'd love to car pool with you, @TheSillyOldDude
AonGuardian 1 week ago in playlist How to do stuff in Japan!
I agree with what you said about Japan. It does make for a more pleasant society. I have seen especially in the city I live in now that driver's would intentionally not let someone turn into a different lane for a good several kilometers until the person turning misses their exit. That is really selfish and somewhat spoiled thinking that "I come first" as opposed to living in a more courteous way of life. Granted courtessy is not lost in North American society, but a lot of people were raised t
HonestSpiritual 3 weeks ago
There are a few things that I don't completely agree with. Like taemae( I think that's what it's called), when they don't say anything about something you've done wrong. It makes sense, but only to a certain extent. I've seen videos of several people saying that they did something for a long time, before someone finally told them they weren't supposed to. Even though they asked people before. They embarressed others, because they weren't told it was wrong. Most things make alot of sense though.
xSRGDarknessx 1 month ago in playlist How to do stuff in Japan!
I am a vegetarian, would it be necessary to eat seafood in that case?
SamGlover25 1 month ago
@SamGlover25 No, you needn't. But, I advise you to tell your preference/religious taboo/allergy as soon as possible, preferably beforehand. Revealing your vegetarism at an office party causes unnecessary trouble as a host suddenly must order additional dishes only for you. In that case, you may be cosidered uncouth and dull-witted.
Gardaint 1 month ago
Thank You!
TheSumofan 1 month ago
If they give me the visa , it's the only right that i ask for :D i'm in Med School , and it could be really nice to finish my studies there !
DensetsuShonen 1 month ago in playlist How to do stuff in Japan!
What if, say, you have a seafood allergy, or you're going to a restaurant known for spicy food, and spicy food makes you sick? Would you be seen as rude for objecting for those sorts of reasons?
RyvenSorane 1 month ago in playlist How to do stuff in Japan!
Interesting stuff! One of my fav videos!
CptEddyPrice 2 months ago in playlist How to do stuff in Japan!
It's really simple people, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." Same thing applies to Japan.
Isn't the whole point of visiting another country to experience something DIFFERENT and expand your perspective? Being close-minded and refusing to conform to whatever culture you visit is ignorant and arrogant and just plain selfish.
mattosso83 3 months ago
What about if your sick and your invited to go out somewhere, would it be rude to tell them your not feeling well?
Welcome7oHell 4 months ago
THis is a typical example of differences in morals
xtrem04 5 months ago
Our rights are never right if they hurt someone else.
goirkens 6 months ago
"when in Rome, do as the Romans do" .
BakuhatsuShojo 7 months ago
If you do not drink, is there a polite way to turn down alcohol at an office party or should you just pretend to drink instead?
Hangebokhan 8 months ago in playlist How to do stuff in Japan!
@Hangebokhan
Not drinking is OK.. being there is more important.
TheJapanChannelDcom 8 months ago 3
@TheJapanChannelDcom what's your job?
Cptraktorn 7 months ago
@Hangebokhan Probably the easiest way is to ask for water.
If they don't take the hint after asking for water (most will), and they ask you again, "How about a drink?" then you can simply say "But I can't drink" (osake wo nomenai ndakedo) -- but please note that this sounds more like for a medical reason (like allergies or something).
You can substitute nomanai too (which simply means don't drink), but they might confuse that as a direct rejection of their polite offer if your japanese is bad.
fallendeacon 6 months ago
@Hangebokhan you can say isogachi or something like that which means im busy in a polite manner. Or you can just go and drink soda thats what i use to do. Or slowly start to go less and less or suggest to go somewhere else like kariokee
heats1 2 months ago
Oh and of course, thank you very much for this and all of the other videos you have, watching through all of the how to videos right now and, in them, you thoroughly discuss all the important stuff that a person needs to know about before going to Japan!
Some people say that these videos make them less interested about Japan since they bring up the "harsher" side of the country, but for me, they are great! I think that i'd cause so many embarrasing moments if i didn't watch them :D
JL3Wind 8 months ago
When you mentioned laws, I started to wonder, are there any particular laws that Japan has that most westerners find it easy to break unintentionally? I mean, are there laws that a person from the west would never even think of or something like that? I'm a bit uneducated about that particular subject and, i guess, that i'm a bit paranoid that i'll cause any trouble unintentionally when i get to Japan haha :)
If this has been covered in another video, could someone please direct me to it? :)
JL3Wind 8 months ago
I don't understand why people go to other countries with such closed minds in the first place. You're going to see and do things that are different; why go if you're not willing to experience them? I fully embrace my 2nd Amendment rights, but I'm not ignorant enough to whine about how there are no firearms in Japan; that's how THEY live. Here in the U.S., if you go against the mainstream, you still get weird looks, but in Japan being less mainstream can negatively impact everything you do.
incorporeal05 8 months ago
*sigh* whatever happened to trying to get along..when in rome do as the romans do? it doesn't matter if its japan..russia..africa..wherever.....if you don't try to get along with people---then people won't want to be with you. It all boils down to no one is forceing you to live in japan or anywhere you don't want to. IMHO most of the desire for "rights" within a foriegn country is a cultural arragance or inflated sense of self worth over others.
draxpendragon 9 months ago
in America i think there was a law in response to the first amendment (including the right to freedom of speech) which explained that you only have freedom of speech within reason. you cant yell bomb in an airport, you can't be a jerk in japan.
eggs808 10 months ago
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goliath3d 11 months ago
Is there a way to humbly request something not be done or done differently?
goliath3d 11 months ago
As I've said before, people there seem to constrain each other to behave waay more than in some other countries. In a lot of countries there's more an attitude like "If you can live with what I do then I'll put up with you" and that's more or less the "price" to pay for being really free in expressing yourself the way you want to.
So in short, the rights are there in Japan, but there's also a lot of unwritten laws. At least, that's how it seems to me.
FHomeBrew 11 months ago
Simple answer to this video: Japan is a liberal democracy.
Verduhjameg 1 year ago
man,i was confused for a second."the biggest right you have is not to cum/come"
RapiDEraZeR 1 year ago
to live in a big society people need to be tolerant and considerate, they praise harmony, and it works thats why crime rate in japan is low.
Syobon3 1 year ago
Oh, and yes I think this kind of thing will certainly happen more in a country with more obnoxious people. Thumbs up for Japan for being more considerate. I feel like the Japanese people are massively ahead of everyone else in many things and this is one of those things.
reshjuk 1 year ago
You know, just that I didn't say a word to you doesn't mean I am going to take your place in this group of people or stab you or anything like that. But some people have a very primitive defence mechanism which can be triggered by a quiet person doing nothing but standing around. When this sort of thing happened the first times I was confused and then later just disappointed. It massively disappoints me that a lot of people can't stop this primitive nonsense reaction.
reshjuk 1 year ago
Continuing my previous message. A quiet person can get bullied because he or she is perceived as a threat even when he or she did nothing but stand there. You know, this is a "being afraid of the unknown" kind of thing. Some people seem to automatically think the quiet people are up to no good, that they must be bullied out of a group. It's extremely stupid. But over and over again I meet these kind of people who do that. It's disappointing.
reshjuk 1 year ago
Your thoughts on being considerate towards other people are what I think too. Throughout my life I've been disappointed many times when people have started bullying me or other people in a group. I'm not angry at those people, just disappointed. I wish they'd see they don't really have to do that. For example, I am a quiet person and some people have mistaken me as a threat because I didn't talk much and then they tried to bully me. It's dumb but that's how it is. It's very primitive I think.
reshjuk 1 year ago
Individuals are happier when they work in conjunction with other people, both friends and family as well as unknown people. Don't be a self-righteous jerk since that only causes friction between proper inter-human communication, which in turn will alienate you from society. More or less. Conformity is not an ill omen (unless it happens to be extremely conflicitng with one's own values and identity): it is basically a natural process of how civilization and the rise of a unified culture arises.
TempestDust 1 year ago
@mrjetsfan24
That is why I make these "how to" videos..
the website forum has more too..
TheJapanChannelDcom 1 year ago 5
@TheJapanChannelDcom Thanks for making these videos. Very honest and informative.
On the downside.. learning about some of the unpleasant aspects of the Japanese culture is discouraging. It's better to learn stuff beforehand and prepare for it than to learn once your there.
sbslusher 1 month ago
I understand all your experiences. I am living in Osaka for almost 4 months now but I also believe that Japanese society is changing, do you agree?
I'm a Dutch exchange student and I have noticed that the mentality of youngsters here is changing. I believe that they are much influenced by America and some of them even dislike Japan. Sometimes I explain how special this country is and how important it is to keep this social awereness alive. Thanks for your posts about this special country btw!
thoow1988 1 year ago
Why does everybody tend to park backwards in Japan?
parrish001 1 year ago
I see a lot of the videos are filmed in the car lately, lots of scooting about?
Looks interesting.What are your favourite places to go if you get bored?
shinx12345 1 year ago
I wish more people here in America were more considerate of others. I mean, everyone is so rude! Like in English a couple days ago, the girl next to me (I barely even know her) asked me what I was getting when the teacher passed back our grade sheets. "B-" I said. And she was like, "Hah, I have a B!" Talk about rude and immature...Things like that happen all the time, and those are the moments that I want to go to Japan.
NeptunePrincess04 1 year ago 2
That's a pretty neat idea. Unless I'm so drastically against something that it's seriously affecting me in a major way, going with the flow is nice to do with anyone. It's always nice to compromise with people, and then others doing the same for you.
xxneondinosaur 1 year ago 2
Um, we (Americans) don't actually have a right to carry guns wherever we go... gun laws vary from state to state but with a very few exceptions (Arizona is the one I'm aware of for "carry"). We can't own fully automatic weapons, silencers, armor piercing rounds, we can't carry them from place to place (except to & from firing ranges), and we certainly can't carry guns around wherever we go without permits. If we use a gun for defense it better be in our homes, or we face a world of legal hurt.
uglyengineer 1 year ago
I personally like that idea of everyone working to keep each other happier. May be harder to work around and may not always work out for everyone but I feel that I would keep the peace much easier.
Brodiz 1 year ago 2
Your right acting like that is pointless don't even bother going to Japan if you don't want to conform to it.
genuinebbuck 1 year ago
It seems to me that one would have to determine what is important to them. Myself, after watching these videos, i think I'd get along pretty well in Japan. I tend to keep to myself and do things on my own, but I always look out for the other person and when I'm in a group i do like to "go with the flow". I actually prefer it that way.
Anyway, love the vids and love you too!
auntbecky 1 year ago
Sorry if this sounds weird but just kinda curious were are you driving too? Haha the thought just kinda hit me - don't want to sound like a creep. Btw Awesome vid it really helped me understand more of how the Japanese live.
gacktlover23 1 year ago
Do you mean like "social rules" being courteous to others, I see this as being a big thing in Japan and i love that, i think the world should be more like that. I live in the UK and being courteous and social rules do play apart in our every day life, But the problem whith socail rules is tht you dont hav to abide by them, and this in turn is need as rudeness. so yr more thn right gonig out of yr way for others even a lil will go far : )
Wizzman101 1 year ago
Japan is the pay it forward nation!
bleyrer 1 year ago
I'm an Asian living in the US, and I've met lots of Westerners who lived in Asia and still make incorrect judgments on them. But I'm surprised by how accurate you are. Just one more thing, when some people from my home country ask me for any advise when they come to the US, I always tell them, speak for yourself. Cheers to your video!
hot1590 1 year ago
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joeyblondewolf3 1 year ago
is it rude to ask someone for a (i know i am going to misspell this) guarantor?
live4thmment 1 year ago
@live4thmment
Not rude .. but asking them a HUGE favour.
TheJapanChannelDcom 1 year ago
It's an interesting constrast between culture here in the US and Japan. Independence and individualism is kind of a core value here. Neither is right or wrong; I think in Japan the disadvantage would be that social and cultural change is affected more slowly while here we don't have anywhere near the sense of community and 'team'. Of course if you're going to live over there, "when in Rome..." and all that; makes things much smoother.
ejbalshan 1 year ago 20
I guess its a matter of having consideration for others and in Japan, I have been told by many of my Japanese friends that consideration for other people in Japan goes a long way and also it can unlock many new doors if you have a good reputation of being a good person. Personally I like to treat people with respect as I would expect to be treated in return and when I visit Japan in the future. I would be respectful to the local people as you can gain new friends this way and it makes the...1/2
EWS60008 1 year ago
2/2 visit to Japan worthwhile and also when you visit another country, you are also representing YOUR country by how you act while you are visiting there. Respect goes a long way.
EWS60008 1 year ago
i would LOVE to live in japan, here in america a lot of the people are just down right rude, its ridiculous. i hope to visit someday, ide love to live there but i couldnt leave my family, that would be the hardest part because if i wanted to see them or they wanted to see me i would have to go over there because most of my family wont fly on a plane, and im afraid cause what if something happens then i couldnt get their for a few days cause im on the other side of the world! lol
evcsgirl811 1 year ago
What a great video. The "childish" people who won't do anything they don't like, even for the sake of the group they're in should watch this one.
MiyazakiMmm 1 year ago
It's funny because in American the way i feel is if you just ''Go to the seafood restaurant" you are consider weak and if you stand up and speak up you are strong. it would really be nice to see opposite sometime. ^_^
pp9000 1 year ago
Great video. I don't thing that you are defending Japanese society at all. Japan just has it's own way of doing things as compared to the standard western way. Just some of us think Japan is "so cool" but want the culture to be exactly like our own. The reality is that if Japan was exactly like our own culture it wouldn't be very cool now would it.
nomad1492 1 year ago
This video can be pretty much summed up as, "if you do nice things for other people, they will do nice things for you, so you should do nice things -- but you don't have to." xD
Selenus 1 year ago
I really liked this video. Mostly because this idea of consideration for everyone is how I try and be all the time (I live in Australia). I'm also glad that you're giving Japanese people a good impression of Australians, and foreigners in general. I talk to a lot of people who live in Japan and just give foreigners a bad name...
and it is about accepting the bad parts too...like Japan seems to have an "out of sight ,out of mind" approach to other peoples "private" problems.
Dparrey 1 year ago
no offense but doing what everyone else wants you to do all the time dont they see that as asslicking?
if you do end up getting people who dont like you there do they continue to be polite?
hellohal3 1 year ago
Good point. It seems that the culture in Japan focuses on working towards an aggregate social good. For example, vending machines are available all over because people recognize the social value of them. In other countries where the cultural behavior is not focused on achieving and maintaining an overall social benefit, the vending machines would be vandalized and robbed.
junkie4vids 1 year ago
i guess i should mention that these are my close friends too. i would NEVER have said anything if they were just acquaintances or co-workers or something. i just wondered if at what point could you "voice up" or is it that you just never should, regarless who you're with....
kmah88 1 year ago
i've wondered.... cause it's sort of the seen as selfish and childish anywhere but less so. so... i was getting together with friends and we were trying to decide where to eat and someone mentioned thai food and another seconded it. i REALLY didn't want to go so i said, "if everyone wants thai, that's fine but i would prefer something else." i felt badly even saying that but they didn't care. but in japan, would that be seen as really rude? (sharing your real opinion.. rather than honne tatemae)
kmah88 1 year ago
@kmah88
If you said that ,, they would go with your choice.. they would have to..
best just to go with the flow..
TheJapanChannelDcom 1 year ago
@TheJapanChannelDcom Oh if that isn't the truth. In Japan if theres a choice like that, the answer is ALWAYS "go with the flow"
Also in that instance, I think even in Australia I would go for Thai. But also in Japan since its all about the consideration of others etc. And I like how the video points out the awareness of society.
Dparrey 1 year ago
@TheJapanChannelDcom
What if, let's say there there are a group of friends and one of them has a drinking problem to some degree, and the group says "let's go to a bar" because they don't know about it, is it okay if the one with the drinking problem says "I really can't go for this reason," is it still considered selfish and/or childish?
agsiar 9 months ago
One question.
Is it okay to refuse going out with people if you're really not able to financially?
Thanks! :DD
TheLastSophieAlive 1 year ago
Sounds to me like I'd be right at home in Japan~!.. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one in my city that actually cares about others, (i.e. always letting people through in traffic or being patient when someone else is driving slow in case they need assistance..) I wish people had that point of view where I live. :)
RayjeeHakubi 1 year ago
yeah i have to ask, how is the healthcare system in Japan? free?
singh4lyfee 1 year ago
As always, great job! Im still linking to alot of your videos from my blog, I enjoy all the information and this video was actually an subject I have never thinked about, since it sound like Japan is my ordinary day = doing things for other people. :) Great video Mr. TJC
Enkeria 1 year ago
Hmmm very Buddhist behaviour.
tomwash1 1 year ago
haha, i love the way you say better= beyta
dendara100 1 year ago
This reminds me of a video on how japanese people argue (not sure who made the video) where instead of saying outright that you disagree, you just convince people in the group why one place isn't as good as another. This way you dont have to state your opinion to seem childish and use the japanese method of arguing to increase the likelihood of getting your way.
junkyardmonkie 1 year ago
I actually really admire the sense of the "group" in Japanese society. I think it is sometimes difficult for Westerners to understand because we are raised to think about our individual wants and dreams.Just like the individualist mind set in the West there are pro's and con's. It is really interesting if you read Confucian philosphy, it gives a good insight. I can't wait to go to Japan!
DJAngiePangie 1 year ago
The comment on the American firearms situation was overstating the situation. There are many restrictions on what is allowed and most of the time people need permits to carry a gun, and in some places even own one. It differs from state to state.
junkyardmonkie 1 year ago
The first time I went to Japan I hated it. The second time, when I spent the summer in Nagoya I had a good friend show me the ropes. That was the greatest summer of my life because I understood "why". I plan to return to Japan really soon. Which raises a question. Have you traveled around much in Japan? I've heard that Northern Gifu (Hida?) is beautiful area. I kinda want to get out of the main cities a bit. TMB! :)
FoldingSunrise 1 year ago
I see it exactly the same way! It's just all about the community! And I do not think that this is too wrong! Sometimes it can be annoying to us Westerner, but it brings big advantages in every day life! Maybe we should think about to adapt some of those behaviors! I often felt like a stranger in Japan, but when Japanese recognized that I knew a little bit how to behave, I always was warmly welcome!
chrismecking 1 year ago
I have struggled with a lot of things here and one of them is eating food I don't like...but what I don't get is that's it's good for me to eat something I don't like but if I don't like it why eat it...I was always taught to be honest...how are they to learn what you don't like...
JeremyScottThompson 1 year ago 2
I loved your video \(^ ^)/
thank you so much for sharing!
SmilingMaram 1 year ago
You're absolutely right! You're like the best guide ever
TheFoxyBelle 1 year ago
this is not only in japan... everyone should listen to your advice
boamortecastro 1 year ago
From what I am learning from your videos-is that as a whole-the Japanese are good people.It is a good feeling to know that I was born in a country that beautiful.They would have no problems from me.
arn0ldaar0n 1 year ago
@TheJapanChannelDcom : You should really read the book: 「日本らしさ」を英語にできますか?
11889music 1 year ago
Living in a Western country [USA] for over 6 years when personal freedom is favored more than courtesy, respect and maturity, it's hard. My politeness is often misunderstood as being a 'pushover' when in reality I just want to prevent conflict and respect the person. If you ask me, it would be very great if people here have a balance in both. =[
KrayZieAsSPiNoy 1 year ago
very interesting videio, thanks. :)
m3hm0 1 year ago
wish i could record all the stories and emotions these ppl go through everyday and still punch out at 7am to be with there familys and how we employee united to help each other out even, though we can't understand(stand) each other. this video made me realize how I can make myself better other than making some else . thanks JchannelDcom
ration10 1 year ago
wish i could record all the stories and emotions these ppl go through everyday and still punch out at 7am to be with there familys and how we employee united to help each other out even, though we can understand(stand) each other. this video made me realize how I can make myself better other than making some else . thanks JchannelDcom
ration10 1 year ago
I agree with you there inhaving one choice and that is to come to japan or not.
ration10 1 year ago
i would like to see japan.
ration10 1 year ago
Have you always been such a wise and insightful person, or has Japan done that to you?
I know most middle aged men over here in the UK are nothing like you.
Oochia 1 year ago
One of the things I love most about Japan is the amount of respect shown to others. It's very easy to blend into the society, if you're willing to open your mind to new ways of doing things; it's not wrong, just different.
TheDBF1 1 year ago
if you suggest that you (as a group of people) should go to disney land will they say no... like you say that you shoudl go with what they say but do they go with what u say?
sitruc3000 1 year ago
everything and everyone and every culture is different.. and respect is the key.
Achmodethefallen 1 year ago
Since you read all the comments I would like to say something.
There is no anime section on your forums D:
Ryuk 1 year ago
@Ryuk
Yes, there is ^_^
In the "modern Japanese culture" section.
(Or use the search function on the forum page)
TheJapanChannelDcom 1 year ago
Well, you know kind and considerate is world wide. It is a little hard for us to tell with Asian guests what they want to do. That's mostly because they smile and agree to every suggestion, which truly brings out the worst in me. We had somebody from Thailand just last month and ended up just sitting around the house playing video games a lot because he would NOT choose an activity. It seemed too much to drag him out for a walk by the ocean or anything when we couldn't tell if he wanted to go
nokomarie1963 1 year ago
Every time you make one of these "How to" videos, it encourages me to come to Japan more! Thank you!
(this coming from an American ^.^)
asyoulikeitvideos 1 year ago
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asyoulikeitvideos 1 year ago
Very well said!
tsukael 1 year ago
I understand that Japanese society is very conformist.
No revolts ?
Unzaman 1 year ago
I really like these kind of video's; talking about how society works in Japan. I think they're the best. I also consider it a miracle that there is a country which morals aren't based only on peoples own benefit. Just think it is wonderful ^^
Thanks for all your hard work in making these vids.
bigbossjo 1 year ago
If they are ur friends, they wont pick a seafood restaurant if they know you dont like it. If they still go, they arent your friends.
Degenskonto 1 year ago 9
@Degenskonto just go, and order a non seafood dish...... and you will earn their respect for making the effort
PyrimidKingJindai 1 year ago
@Degenskonto i think you didn't get the topic. its not about what one wants, but whats best for the group. i think in every group you have to compromise e.g. if you consider everyones food preferences, you probably will never find a restaurant..
Sumsel 1 year ago
@Sumsel I get the topic. But if they go a place that you really dont like, they arent your friends. Friends consider each others tastes.
Degenskonto 1 year ago
@Degenskonto I think its assumed that they don't know outright ;P
Dparrey 1 year ago
@Degenskonto For starting off, they will do something that you dont like..... in which you have to accept...... and they will do your stuff.... even if they dont like it..... and in later term...... they respect you back
PyrimidKingJindai 1 year ago
@Degenskonto noo, don't you see it's a different culture? they'd go with you because they want to please you. japanese behaviour is, most of the time, extremely polite. it's totally different from what most of westerners are used to, excepting perhaps northern/eastern europe. it's all about tolerance and truly knowing what you're talking about :)
sinisterbella 1 year ago
When in Rome do as the Romans do;)
LilithHacker 1 year ago
every country/culture has its pros and cons :)
LilithHacker 1 year ago
I love this video - kindness and caring always pays off in the end! ^_^
Like one time in a shop, there was 1 ice cream left and me and a lady wanted it but I offered it to her, and after insisting she had it she accepted but in return she paid for my other things which was quite shocking but really nice.
That's just an example I wanted to share, even though it's pretty small :)
FairytalesExist 1 year ago
Such an interesting video! Your videos have been so helpful in understanding more about modern day living in Japan. I have had an interest in Japan since i was quite young but i think it would have taken me quite some time to come across and understand some of the topics you talk about in your videos especially relating to politeness(choosing restaraunts etc.) and behavior. I hope by the time i do visit the country i can be a perfect foreigner in Japan in intergrate well! haha ~ thanks : D
Pinkglass 1 year ago
Being positive, no matter what country, makes things better.
With mates if you say, oh i dont like seafood, it just creates a social awkwardness.
Just have the discipline to follow their customs as you would expect in your own country.
Im not a very gwd arguer like you are :3
LordOfTheSmishlings 1 year ago
Strange things are afoot at the Circle K
tubemasta5000 1 year ago
In the state of Florida where I live, and in many other states, you can carry a concealed weapon in your car! Unecessary!! >_< Definitely not good for insane road rage.
rezapormi88 1 year ago
In the US the whole guns things is definitely a BIG issue. It's not like every American is toting a gun around 24/7 waiting for a wild wild west shootout to occur. Personally, as an American I don't like guns. But I also recognize that in rural parts of the US, where there isn't really a notable police force, why people would want to carry guns... But in a city or suburb where the majority of people in the US live, it's just ridiculous, paranoid and dangerous.
rezapormi88 1 year ago
@rezapormi88
The problem is: in the city, the suburbs and other parts where the majority of the people live, criminals act with impunity because they know you won't do anything about it. "it's just ridiculous, paranoid and dangerous."
No, what is ridiculous is seeing citizens stand around, mouth agape and transfixed with fear when another citizen is feloniously assaulted and/or killed because of thier fear or their naive believe that they're safe in a herd.
You a wolf or a sheep?
RetroMMA 1 year ago
@RetroMMA You could always just get a bat or knife or something else if you're quaking in your boots at night that some lunatic is going to bust in your house and "act with impunity". Your "citizens with mouths agape" and whatnot shpeil makes no sense. The 'urban jungle' isn't like animal planet, Broseph. "Herds" of people aren't gaping at "felonious" assaults. Why not live in a society where gun crime is lower because there's less guns? aka the majority of industrialized societies.
rezapormi88 1 year ago
First of all, great video. The things that you explain on your video are so true. Japan has figured out that it is better to do things for the greater good of everyone around them than just for themselves. You see it in their government, their work ethic, and in their everyday living.
ElCoolGuy100 1 year ago
Unfortunately, the west side of the world is slow to catch up. For example, here in America we have been thought since a very young age that it is our “right” to get things done our way. If we were to realize that caring for others is better in the long run than just personal satisfactions, we might grow as a society just like Japan has. But unfortunately, this is probably not going to happen any time soon.
ElCoolGuy100 1 year ago
nothing is true, everything is permitted
ToomasKedrov 1 year ago
I would like to thank you so much for this video, I've really been trying to understand this concept while I've been in Japan as an exchange student these past few months and well thus far haven't had too much success. Thanks to your explanation, I now have a much clearer understanding of what I'm doing wrong and yeah, I have a lot to work on... This probably is your most helpful video yet, and I really want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to explain this for us.
DemonicDerek78 1 year ago
Great video as always mate. I find it a shame when people are completely unable to see outside of their own cultural lens and recognise that there are other ways of looking at getting on with other people and that they all have their benefits and disadvantages. The approach towards harmony in Japan is totally normal for the 127+ million people living there, there is no point in fighting it and coming off looking like an idiot.
katanamanatee 1 year ago
Of course you'd have the same rights in Australia and Japan, they both signed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which, if signed, give you all the rights you talked about.
Although each country has there own rights that are outlined in a Constitution or Bill of Rights, of which the 'Right to bear arms' exist. In Australia we have a Constitution as does Japan which outline rights akin to the social structure.
Law is great :)
FightingforNippon 1 year ago
YEs!! You have the right not to come. Totally. If you do it would seem logical to try and assimilate and conform if just to live in harmony with your surroundings. You might have a home or aparto in which you can be comfortable in and free to do what makes you happy with in reason. That would be most gaikokujin salvation. But in public you should conform unless you crave the controversy but I guess that would be another video.
edtomorrow 1 year ago
日本では常に周りの空気をよんで行動することが大切だと思います。TheJapanChannelDcom さんの言うように相手の気持ちを常に意識し、「自分の権利を放棄する」という行為によって相手を不快にさせないようにしたり、逆に相手を喜ばせるためにあえて「自分の権利を主張する」ということをしています。
例えば、集団で外食をするときにみんな気を使ってどこに行きたいかなかなか決まらないことがよくあります。そんな時は誰かが空気をよんで、ここに行きたいと主張することで周りのひとは安心してくれます。
kalkal0099 1 year ago
Thanks Great insight and very interesting. These kind of videos where you talk about how society is like is the best. One question. Do the Japanese people sometimes consider that the foreigner do not know about the routines of things as opposed to not accepting it and therefor give them some slack? I mean can they tell if this person actually is trying to adopt all rules and behaviour but sometimes mess up due to lack of knowledge.
KingRat355 1 year ago
@KingRat355
Not usually..
TheJapanChannelDcom 1 year ago
@TheJapanChannelDcom I still wanna visit Japan but that seems kind of unforgiving. I deal with Mexican people daily here in America and i'm fully considerate even when i can't understand them. I always considered Japanese like Vulcans from star trek....like a higher intelligence. People you would expect to know better.
roboticeye 1 year ago
@KingRat355 >.> I am currently experiencing this first hand as a matter of fact, and really as TJC has said... no, not really. Which is why I'm having to apologize to an entire class of my peers on Friday... <.<
DemonicDerek78 1 year ago
@DemonicDerek78 haha. what did you do if you don't mind?
KingRat355 1 year ago
This video's relatively long. You should shoot some pretty girls, then you views will go up up UP. just a little advice.
D5932 1 year ago
What was the 'garantaw' thing you need with your Japanese visa?
lowdown3007 1 year ago
Very true. In all asian culture a big thing you will find is a large amount of respect for each other, especially older people.
TurbulentCat 1 year ago
"a good leader/king do not take pleasure on being a ruler but on serving his people."-unknown (may the humankind has this selfless thinking..)
mamika302910 1 year ago
The way you move your thumb, while explaining things in your car, is epic!
Good topic btw. The Japanese way of thinking and behaving in society is exactly the way I live. Maybe that's one of the many reasons why I love Japan.
LeaShishiza 1 year ago
a lot of the comments about doing what they want to do probably come from the US. (i'm american btw). individualism is seen as a bedrock virtue here. people want to do things without much regard for anyone else. people are taught to care for themselves and their family and that's basically it. it's sad really. one of the reasons i'd like to live somewhere else. thanks for posting this.
supercomputer12 1 year ago
This is why I really love your videos, because you reflect your experiences and you seemed to be very open minded.
LaNinaNaranja 1 year ago
@LaNinaNaranja Yes agree. These videos are the ones that sets apart from other Japanese bloggers.
KingRat355 1 year ago
@KingRat355 Yes. After all the romantic thoughts and preconception bubble is busted reality is able to shine through. I love the point that is made toward the end half of this video. If one were to think that any country is a certain way just by what they're told by another person or outlet with out really investigating that info for them selves as well as doing their own independent research most likely they will be packing for home earlier than planed. Due diligence. Im finding that out myself
edtomorrow 1 year ago
I NEED NO LETHAL WEAPON I AM THE LETHAL WEAPON! LOL
MrJuandiego1988 1 year ago
i think the the harmony in japan stems from everybody being Japanese same customs beliefs for the majority. in America there's to many point of views,races,religions, for everybody to be harmonious. everybody whats to be heard,seen in some way or another! but the things u state do make sense it does seem childish sometimes. my right me me! and as for guns in the us "the right to bear arms" the law was created over 200 yrs ago,it was intended to stop British red coats home invasions. 200 YRS AGO!
MrJuandiego1988 1 year ago
@MrJuandiego1988 Maybe so. But I think it's the factor of me me me me that is the biggest one. It appears that Japanese society have different mindset and that mixed race or religions won't change that fact.
KingRat355 1 year ago
@MrJuandiego1988
No it stems from your mother's vagina, I hate people like you who take everything seriously , it was obviously a joke.
ShinjiXShinji 1 year ago
@ShinjiXShinji yes! like if i knew it was a joke! i hate people like u who think they know how other people are just from 1 messege lol! im tired of all u pussies from you tube that cant watch something without saying something stupid as fuck!....
MrJuandiego1988 1 year ago
@MrJuandiego1988
Ah so you're one of those people who believe everyone type's like a moron is actually being serious , I see , you're that type. Very good person indeed.
ShinjiXShinji 1 year ago
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@ShinjiXShinji dumb ass! i cannot determine if a comment is serious or a joking 1.. I'm not in your head to know what u are thinking when you type your bullshit....moron! fuck dude your more anime crazy than most Japanese people! lol stfu!!
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MrJuandiego1988 1 year ago
Very good points, my friend. I think that a lot of what you said applies to just about anywhere. But I do agree also that the culture in Japan is so different that many people, Americans at least, would have a hard time there. I was stationed over there in the US Navy, both Japan and Okinawa, and the culture shock was tremendous. So was the learning curve. Like a foreigner coming here, I suspect. But the biggest right, not to come, I think that's a pretty important statement.
meb659 1 year ago
yes it's the evils of individualism, one can get easily carried away with my rights and what i want irregardless of your rights and what you need, it is the ideology of a child i hate to say it but here in america we carried this to an extreme, i love america to death but i at times get tired of it.
arivas713 1 year ago
I live in America but I would rather live in Japan were people care.
TaltosGirl 1 year ago
Yes!! Japan sounds like real harmony!!
groovybassline 1 year ago
can you do a vid on yakuza?
ckrimsonkid 1 year ago
How well can you launch that beast off the line? :)
NodnarbRS 1 year ago
FUCK NAW , I DO WHAT A I PLEASE BIAAAAATTCH.!
ShinjiXShinji 1 year ago
@ShinjiXShinji go ahead dude...you can also stop watching these videos
MrJuandiego1988 1 year ago
I for one love the people here. Even though if the kindness is sometimes fake this is probably because they don't want to cause you any discomfort. It's lovely to be here and I'll be staying here for a long long time. :)
xentron 1 year ago
you rule keep it up:)
TheTokyoted 1 year ago
i was wondering are there any Japanese edict classes that i could take if i was to move there?
Senpai3173 1 year ago
did you get a nice arm workout because it seems as though you didn't stop moving it for more than ten seconds hahaha :D
1161858 1 year ago
For those people that say they want to live there and leave just after 3 or so months , I would love to switch places with them !
kenyasquest 1 year ago
@TheJapanChannelDcom very good points as always
anbuwildninjax 1 year ago
Your exactly right if you dont like a place dont stay or go there. I dont like California were most, not all, people tend to be extremely rude and self centered. So im planing on leaving.
Vdubb 1 year ago
Our right to keep and bear arms is so ferociously preserved in the U.S. primarily to address our government should it become tyrannical. I think we are a little slow on the draw if you ask me, but...
cdstingj 1 year ago