It actually is a "west" thing. A lot of western countries in Europe accept tipping. While in some, it's not necessary because the tip is usually added into the bill.
I think instead of "civilized" I would use the word "discreet" or "reserved" about their monetary transactions. And I think I could get used to that "not tipping" thing...I'm in!
i am trying to teach myself Japanese (about a month or so ago) and just stumbled across your channel. Its a slow process that can be overwhelming at times but I think subscribing to you will be a great idea. the how tos are great for seeing into the Japanese culture. thanks! keep it up!
Once I was at a combini and left some change there by accident. (I thought there is no change) and the shopkeeper run after me on the street to give me back my 4yen change. It make me feel so rude for not waiting for them to give back my change.
hey guys, if you go to japan and are confused with the money, there's an app for that! just put it on your phone or ipod or whatever. because chances are the conversion to your currency is very weird, it's never as simple as 1000 yens = 10$.
this is how it should be. i don't get tips from my boss for doing a good job, why should waitresses /delivery drivers/bartenders? it never made any sense to me. ya sure a lot of those people make minimum wage/below minimum wage but so do a lot of labor intensive jobs where the work is much more extensive. a lot of people feel obligated to do so i guess cause your dealing face to face with them but they are getting payed! not saying i don't tip cause in most cases its rude and sadly expected.
@smokedeganja Exactly my opinion! You already get paid to do your job, why should you expect additional money from the people you work for... I gather in the US businesses that employ wait-staff don't pay 'to the law' as it states that if their wait-staff make less than minimum wage from tips they're required to pay upto minimum wage.
But I always find it quite insulting when people tip me, and I have worked in the service industry before... its like un-warranted pity or something.
I was in Tokyo in December 2010 and as I was paying for an item at Tokyo Disneyland, I noticed the girl behind the register make a face at the note I was handing to her. She quickly smiled and issued me my change. I then started observing the locals and noticed that their notes were without a fold, they were nice and in almost perfect condition.
After that, I made sure that, before I paid for anything, that my note was nice and flat.
Hello to every one from Aichi, Japan. I would like you guys to know how you pass money whenever you have to pay in Japan. Please don't throw your money. If you do that, it makes you look really bad. Of course, there is one exception. When you visited temple or Shrine, you can throw money to the box for collecting money.
Canada is chaging to plastic money. Our first bill to become plastic is our 100$. Unfortunately I see the Japanese yen is not colour coded. It seems to me not many countries colour code their money. Our 5$ is blue, 10$ purpleish, 20$ green, 50$ red, 100$ brown. It just makes it SO much easier to see how much you have quickly.
Hmmm, we use man in chinese as well and its pronounced differently because chinese is so much more tonal.. but its helpful to know that its used in japan ^.^
It used to be so simple, 1,000 en was about $10, you basically had to drop 2 zeros. Now the yen rate is outrageous! Something that is 2,950 en equals over $41. It's so confusing & I always feel so cheated.
I wouldn't tip if I wasn't in America, since I know it's a U.S type of deal, but I would feel so bad! It's part of our culture, and if you don't tip you feel guilty and rude, like you're some sort of cheap A-hole and stuff, so it'd be really hard not to.
Hehe I laughed at the "chase you out of the shop to give you your change" bit. I just imagined a caricature of Japanese politeness, it's quite endearing.
I find it truly scary how many Americans think the rest of the world, especially other developed nations, think they way they do! Tipping or gratuity of services rendered is a *perfect* example of this!
I was kinda surprised when one of my japanese co-workers accepted a tip the other day, I never accept tips myself. He probably wouldn't have accepted it if he had been working with one of his countrymen... He probably knew I would let it slide :)
That $2,000 bill is kind of like the $2 bill here in the US. I wouldn't say it's rare but it's not very common. I only have one and I keep it as a good luck charm but then my brother says he can get a bunch at the bank.. maybe I'm wrong.
Anyways is it true that it's common for Japanese people to carry a lot of money with them at all times since things are expensive there? And if so, how much would be a good amount to carry?
damn. japanese found tipping insulting? that confusing .,...
But If you talk to them and you explain the reason of your tipping, does they will take it?
i mean example:
You did a great service to me, Perfect Timing, not much waiting and i would like to thank you and give you some yen for your hard work as a THANK to you. does they will take it if u explain ur reason?
★Japan is the first and only one real democratic society in the world.
Europe created so-called democracy, but it is superficial and insincere and not literally democratic.
As the evidence, many serious social problems and discrimination still exist in Europe and USA, which have already not existed in Japan in the Middle Ages.
Japan had not superficial so called democracy system in Samurai age.
★But, substantial real democracy system had already advanced than Europe in the Edo period.
Samurai had the high status and the power but had a little money and hold heavy responsibilities and their actibities were strictly restricted.
On the other hand, Non-Samurai people didn't have the power but could have much money and were able to act freely compared to Samurai.
★So, Japanese culture was highly developed by Non-Samurai people in the Edo period. And that culture had shocked and strongly influenced Europeans in 19th century.(Japonism).
Samurai always had helped and aided suffering people at an emergency.
High-ranked Samurai had often heard and adopted an opinion from a low-class Non-Samurai people. Even Shogun,like Yoshimune, had often did it. And they revised
the social system base on those people's opinions.
★Unfortunately, many people, especially Caucasian, are misunderstanding about this.
So, when some US president said “USA taught democracy to Japan”,
many Japanese laughed and said “How ignorant he is”.
★People of the world was surprised at the Japanese orderly behaviors, at this time's 3.11 disaster in Japan.
But as a matter of fact, like I mentioned above, Japanese have already established such kind of highly sophisticated society which is the real democratic society first in the world in the Edo period.
That's why Japanese society is very safe, kind, gentle, decent, elegant, and respectful for any people in the world.
★This is the background of Japan's high quality service.
Interesting fact though, over here in Germany, the Japanese do take tips. But then I guess, that's probably a matter of "When you're in Rome, do as the Romans do", right? I happen to know that a lot of Japanese really quickly adapt to foreign cultures, if they are there for a longer period. Unfortunately not only the good habits, but also the bad ones.
I usually just do this for getting a general feel for how many pounds or dollars would convert with yen: knock two zeroes off of the yen amount. 100 yen, take off the two zeros, makes 1 dollar or pound. At least that's what I do :)
For the tipping, I imagine they have better wages for the same type jobs than the West. I can only speak for USA but our waitresses make under the minimum wage, and they are expected to cover the rest in tips. Thats just how it came to be. If they made the same as other professions originally, I bet we wouldnt be tipping either.
Also of course theres the pride aspect...You get paid to do a job and a tip would seem almost like you are being insulted cause they have extra money to throw around
@TheJapanChannelDcom Yeah I shouldn't have used "West" since it is alot more broad that I meant. My second line of text shows what I really meant. Sorry for the confusion everyone.
@TheJapanChannelDcom Absolutely right. In Norway, tipping is common, but not socially necessary. We don't have a technically set "minimum wage", but unions are strong enough that underpaying people is really frowned upon.
Actually not just the US. Waiters and waitresses here in México are also underpaid as an unwritten rule, because; again, they are expected to earn the rest via tips.
@TheJapanChannelDcom Yeah when I went to Europe people didn't really tip all too much. Probably because they have like set wages. But in the US waiters and waitresses really depend on tips because wages aren't enough.
@TheJapanChannelDcom That's an extremely good comment. America's the excample of what you should NOT do to make a good country. I think the UN's Human Development Index is perfectly right, when Norway and Australia is ranked #1 and #2 respectively, and the US being ranked 12th.
@sjureman that´s still a pretty high ranking and even better if you consider is a relative scale, not a absolute one. I still agree that Americans make in average a worse impression to me (Germany, rank 9) than people from Norway but the differene is not that huge.
@DrVoltage1 Go to a country that doesn't tip and get back to me. The service is awful because they don't care since they aren't looking for a tip. The US has the greatest waitstaff service in the world because we tip.
@mattorama See i think that's the problem with the US, you always think an incentive is needed for something to be done well. I bet the Japanese waitstaff are fantastic, not because they are looking for tips but because it is in their culture to work hard and do their best in anything they do. Why do they need an incentive when they can just do a job well for the sake of their pride?
I work on tills and whenever I meet a guy from the US they use a standard British bank Debit card, If you're going to be in Japan for a while it would be a good idea to sort out an account with a Japanese bank.
Lol, man, it feels like theres things that i could just LOVE about japan and things i want to scream about it,i do like to be good with money(that probably because im young and money is hard for me to come by >.> though i have been waving around a 150 dollars around my parents faces to buy me a sennheiser pc 350 but thats because i guess i learned money doesnt have much of a value to me since i cant do anything with it..)but tipping in western society is just what we do, its NICE, like presents.
Im just thinking: how about you go to a Japanese restaurant or sushi bar abroad, and Im talking about a REAL one, not whatever Korean or Taiwanese apparently Japanese style sushi-bar, but one run by Japanese people. I mean what is a tip anyway? I don´t give a tip if I just get the food and its edible. Thats what you should expect! I tip for the little extra! Especially if the waitress was very nice and friendly or the food was extraordinary good ... but how about Japanese abroad, Im wondering?
I'm watching your entire playlist, just wanted to say thanks for making these!! I am learning Japanese at college, and your videos lend a very useful and insightful glimpse into Japanese life, especially as a foreigner. I know they should be taken with a pinch of salt, and I compare everything you say to everything else I know about Japan, but I just wanted to say - thank you very much!! These are awesome!!
i wish we had that in canada. i had two teen girls who took off their shoe to give me bills that they have in there. i did not take it and they got piss but dude! who would want to touch money that had been in your shoe! ew! anywho, great vid and i am saving money to go to japan for a vacation! maybe in like 2 years i would have enough!
what about the envelope(did I spell correctly?)? do you just give it back right after you put your money in your HUGE wallet, or do you just keep it in a pile pack home?
This is the first video I watched from you and I think I'm gonna watch some more! Can you speak japanese? If so how did u lern? what would u say is the best way to lern japanese?
i've noticed that you always say to watch japanese people. and that is great advice. but when you talked about manners you said it was really impolite to look at people.. so i'm not exactly sure what you mean :P
@TheJapanChannelDcom OK that makes sense :) thanks so much. My mother and i might visit japan at some point this year! (i'm only 16, and therefor am trying to learn alot of things about japan so that my mother and i do not offend or anything) you're videos are really helpful!
another question (sorry, i'm really curious)
how friendly are japanese people? if you walked up to someone and just said hello (in all formalities, and introduced yourself) would it be considered odd?
I dont think its more civilized at all. Its more beat around the bush and lets pretend that I dont owe you money. It reminds me of the 3 stooges skit where Moe smacks curly because he doesnt have his pinky out when they are drinking tea at a classy party.
iv lived and been brough up very asian..in consideration to culture,respect ..and this money theme brings back memories. I used to, and still think about it, how handing money to ppl. i work in a supermarket, and i in the start used two hands when giving money back , as respect. but no one realises the meaning of it in denmark. and strangely i stopped doing it... but i will always take ur tips in consideration when i travel. :) i have much respect to money, ppl,culture and so on.
@Jade7272 In the European Union, bills are made out of pure cotton. You can wash them without any problems at all, plus they won't tear or burn as well as paper ones.
Currently (July 12, 2010) 1 USD = 88.7 JPY, 1 GBP = 133.3 JPY, 1 EUR = 111.7 JPY, and 1 AUD = 77.55 JPY. He's right, it does change very frequently. I remember at one point 1 USD = 100, 98, 95, and 93 JPY. The US dollar seems to be losing its value each year.
Are you sure that the 2000¥ Note is rare? Because i went today to the Bank to exchange some Euros (500) into ¥ to have some Money when going to Japan in 2 Weeks. And surprisingly they gave me about 15 2000 ¥ Notes! Maybe the Notes are so rare in Japan because you only can get them in foreign countrys? Whould be strange but who knows...
I've been watching you videos for awhile now and i love them of course! n.n but I've been wondering where your from(cuz your voice X3). sorry if that's rude you don' have to answer but i would love it if your did (thanks for uploading this btw I've been wondering about Japanese money)
So using Jbhifi as an example, (whatever the japanese equivelent is)
If I went in there and they had a tv for 200,000 yen, And I said something like will you take 190,000? Would that be considered rude? In australia I always try and see whats the cheapest price people can sell things too me at.
Interesting Note: When you are giving a cash funeral "gift", the cash needs to be slightly worn and used. It is not acceptable to use brand new or very clean bills. The point of etiquette is: getting clean and brand new money is to imply that you have been waiting with this money for someone to die.
By the way, you have learned quickly the ways of the Japanese, very impressive.
@TheJapanChannelDcom civilization is built on bartering! :) ahh here in the UK its the law to allow bartering and provided the person serving isnt thicker then 2 short planks generally possible. noone tends to do it but its still an option. thanks anyway
@mandowarrior123 In a store, absolutely not. buying NEW goods on the street, absolutely not. the only time you can barter is used goods at flee markets. I do it all the time and they are open to it. but in any store, it's a unheard of thing. Just don't do it unless outdoors at a bazzar.
I have noticed the fact that Japanese do not tip. I was with some Japanese people who visited the US. I went to eat with them and the person paying sat next to me. The bill was over $150 (usd) and they didn't tip. I felt it was rude but I didn't say anything since they were paying. However seeing this video did help me understand their take on not tiping
@darkfaerie its very rude to tip in alot of countries. and most restaurants have a service charge anyway. tipping is silly. if its a good meal the chef should be rewarded
Im exactly the same way with money. I dont like contact with other people hands because of germs. I hate shaking hands with people. Because people touch stuff and whatever germs were on there hands get spread and then when you eat a sandwich or something the germs get spread onto that and then into your body. So i try to avoid handshaking when possible
you probably got this before but i noticed you avoided putting a crease in the note. is that out of respect for the money and the person you hand it to? like giving them your best?
if so i wish we'd do that in america
cant stand getting the bills that are so flimsy that if you drop it it will rip from the fall
Hi There, in one of your other videos, you mentioned that backpackers shouldn't carry back packs on their backs when in Japan, because it is frowned upon, what would you suggest be done, as it's difficult to carry backpacks any other way, especially if you have other items to carry. Thank you
From other videos I've seen, this probably only applies to street vendors or shops the Japanese frequent & not tourists, will haggle for a lower price. So I guess in a way if you want to tip pay full price lol
In America, if you use a big note (such as $100) often times they'll ask you to use smaller amount because usually they might not be able to make change. But when I was in Japan, they always gave me change for big amount of money (such as 10,000 yen). So if you're in Japan, feel free to use bigger amounts of money if that's all you have!
It actually is a "west" thing. A lot of western countries in Europe accept tipping. While in some, it's not necessary because the tip is usually added into the bill.
thor20014 3 days ago
I think instead of "civilized" I would use the word "discreet" or "reserved" about their monetary transactions. And I think I could get used to that "not tipping" thing...I'm in!
stolenrims 1 week ago
i am trying to teach myself Japanese (about a month or so ago) and just stumbled across your channel. Its a slow process that can be overwhelming at times but I think subscribing to you will be a great idea. the how tos are great for seeing into the Japanese culture. thanks! keep it up!
IIthisIIguyII 2 weeks ago
Your videos are the best out of all these vids on youtube abt Japan...
mjstar27 3 weeks ago
Once I was at a combini and left some change there by accident. (I thought there is no change) and the shopkeeper run after me on the street to give me back my 4yen change. It make me feel so rude for not waiting for them to give back my change.
Shainingusutaru 3 weeks ago
THANK YOU - I've been curious about Japanese money for a good while now , and this helped me out a lot - Thank you ^_^
Sam91428 3 weeks ago
ehh.........if like i go to japan 4 vacation how much money do i need to bring if i going to stay there for like 2wk/1months(USD)
what is the maximum limited money 4 bring aboard
Taenganster 1 month ago
hey guys, if you go to japan and are confused with the money, there's an app for that! just put it on your phone or ipod or whatever. because chances are the conversion to your currency is very weird, it's never as simple as 1000 yens = 10$.
jodelle6 1 month ago in playlist How to do stuff in Japan!
@jodelle6 Or you could just remember that 1$ = ~75¥. So 100$ = ~7500¥. Also the plural for yen is yen.
Nikotiini69 3 weeks ago
@Nikotiini69 i'm sorry, did i just write my comment in japanese? no, i wrote it in english.
jodelle6 3 weeks ago
I think the notes here in the uk are made out of cotton or something xD
vidEOkid12345 1 month ago in playlist How to do stuff in Japan!
just buy em beers!lol (papasan worked with 3 japanese companies, and has been there 3 times)
wheeler1 1 month ago in playlist More videos from TheJapanChannelDcom
this is how it should be. i don't get tips from my boss for doing a good job, why should waitresses /delivery drivers/bartenders? it never made any sense to me. ya sure a lot of those people make minimum wage/below minimum wage but so do a lot of labor intensive jobs where the work is much more extensive. a lot of people feel obligated to do so i guess cause your dealing face to face with them but they are getting payed! not saying i don't tip cause in most cases its rude and sadly expected.
smokedeganja 1 month ago
@smokedeganja Exactly my opinion! You already get paid to do your job, why should you expect additional money from the people you work for... I gather in the US businesses that employ wait-staff don't pay 'to the law' as it states that if their wait-staff make less than minimum wage from tips they're required to pay upto minimum wage.
But I always find it quite insulting when people tip me, and I have worked in the service industry before... its like un-warranted pity or something.
Kastoli1 1 month ago
I was in Tokyo in December 2010 and as I was paying for an item at Tokyo Disneyland, I noticed the girl behind the register make a face at the note I was handing to her. She quickly smiled and issued me my change. I then started observing the locals and noticed that their notes were without a fold, they were nice and in almost perfect condition.
After that, I made sure that, before I paid for anything, that my note was nice and flat.
Is this typical in Japan?
juvevk 1 month ago
Hello to every one from Aichi, Japan. I would like you guys to know how you pass money whenever you have to pay in Japan. Please don't throw your money. If you do that, it makes you look really bad. Of course, there is one exception. When you visited temple or Shrine, you can throw money to the box for collecting money.
manekineko615 2 months ago
i love japan!
demblackfeet 2 months ago
US dollars are made of a special fabric type of material but it looks and feels like paper.
NatsuNyappy 2 months ago in playlist How to do stuff in Japan!
itchy man...
CptEddyPrice 2 months ago in playlist How to do stuff in Japan!
i should go to japan and get a roomate or bring one with me
MegaKpopManiac 2 months ago
Canada is chaging to plastic money. Our first bill to become plastic is our 100$. Unfortunately I see the Japanese yen is not colour coded. It seems to me not many countries colour code their money. Our 5$ is blue, 10$ purpleish, 20$ green, 50$ red, 100$ brown. It just makes it SO much easier to see how much you have quickly.
AndhakaEfiel 2 months ago in playlist How to do stuff in Japan!
Hmmm, we use man in chinese as well and its pronounced differently because chinese is so much more tonal.. but its helpful to know that its used in japan ^.^
KELLERMANisBACK 2 months ago
It used to be so simple, 1,000 en was about $10, you basically had to drop 2 zeros. Now the yen rate is outrageous! Something that is 2,950 en equals over $41. It's so confusing & I always feel so cheated.
NihonJuggalette 3 months ago
your rich
guitarczar15 3 months ago
Thank you for the upload! (:
Welcome7oHell 4 months ago
1 gram metal refined/unowed = 1 bill
1 grain gold bullion = 1 bill
1 carat gem bank/military = 1 bill
change gets protected under bill
is this economy...sorry if wrong
demetris116 5 months ago
one dollar is 77 yen. atleast it said that when i check as of 8/7/2011
Spazzosity 7 months ago
I wouldn't tip if I wasn't in America, since I know it's a U.S type of deal, but I would feel so bad! It's part of our culture, and if you don't tip you feel guilty and rude, like you're some sort of cheap A-hole and stuff, so it'd be really hard not to.
porcelainROZE 7 months ago
How much would you recommend to bring if your going to live in japan for 6 months or 1 year
ShrapzKai 7 months ago
Hehe I laughed at the "chase you out of the shop to give you your change" bit. I just imagined a caricature of Japanese politeness, it's quite endearing.
ssjtin28 7 months ago
I find it truly scary how many Americans think the rest of the world, especially other developed nations, think they way they do! Tipping or gratuity of services rendered is a *perfect* example of this!
utubesqueeze 7 months ago
I was kinda surprised when one of my japanese co-workers accepted a tip the other day, I never accept tips myself. He probably wouldn't have accepted it if he had been working with one of his countrymen... He probably knew I would let it slide :)
Bl34tm4n 7 months ago
That $2,000 bill is kind of like the $2 bill here in the US. I wouldn't say it's rare but it's not very common. I only have one and I keep it as a good luck charm but then my brother says he can get a bunch at the bank.. maybe I'm wrong.
Anyways is it true that it's common for Japanese people to carry a lot of money with them at all times since things are expensive there? And if so, how much would be a good amount to carry?
v14soccer 8 months ago
that does not look like money to me lol i used to the euro and american dollor and the albanian "lek"
dorianali1 9 months ago
@dorianali1 I've never heard of a "lek".
healie 8 months ago
@healie iam from albania and are money is called lek
dorianali1 8 months ago
@dorianali1 I learned something new, then :D
If I ever visit albania...I'll know what your money is called now! Lol
healie 8 months ago
@healie yay lol
dorianali1 8 months ago
:O..... But I love tipping waitresses/ waiters (when they do a good job), man these people have more pride issues than me!
RemyZAngel 9 months ago
damn. japanese found tipping insulting? that confusing .,...
But If you talk to them and you explain the reason of your tipping, does they will take it?
i mean example:
You did a great service to me, Perfect Timing, not much waiting and i would like to thank you and give you some yen for your hard work as a THANK to you. does they will take it if u explain ur reason?
gerry1888 10 months ago
@gerry1888
No, Japanese never receive such a money, because they think its act as a shame.
Greed is the most shameful thing for Japanese, base on the virtue of Bushido spirit(Samurai spirit)
>>You did a great service to me, Perfect Timing, not much waiting
>>and i would like to thank you and give you some yen for your hard work
>>as a THANK to you. does they will take it?
Never! Because such a service is a common normal service(not special) seen at everywhere in Japan.
SamuraiTogo 9 months ago
@gerry1888
★In other countries, like Europe and USA,,, High-class store is much different from low-class store,
in both contents and services.
★But in Japan, High-class store is different from low-class store,
in contents. But services are the same(except very rare cases).
★Providing high quality services to customers is thought to be a matter of course at everywhere in Japan.
Even vending machine is keeping high quality services in Japan.
So called Made-in-Japan quality is born from this.
SamuraiTogo 9 months ago
And other elements are also important.
★Japan is the first and only one no-class society in the world.
★There is not so-called Five big discrimination in Japan.
That is the discrimination of Educational background, Class, Regional, Sexual, and Racial.
As the evidence, foreigners, especially Jewish people and black people often
say “Japan is the only one advanced nation that never discriminate Jewish and black people in the world”or “Japan is the heaven for us”
SamuraiTogo 9 months ago
And
★Japan is the first and only one real democratic society in the world.
Europe created so-called democracy, but it is superficial and insincere and not literally democratic.
As the evidence, many serious social problems and discrimination still exist in Europe and USA, which have already not existed in Japan in the Middle Ages.
Japan had not superficial so called democracy system in Samurai age.
★But, substantial real democracy system had already advanced than Europe in the Edo period.
SamuraiTogo 9 months ago
Samurai had the high status and the power but had a little money and hold heavy responsibilities and their actibities were strictly restricted.
On the other hand, Non-Samurai people didn't have the power but could have much money and were able to act freely compared to Samurai.
★So, Japanese culture was highly developed by Non-Samurai people in the Edo period. And that culture had shocked and strongly influenced Europeans in 19th century.(Japonism).
SamuraiTogo 9 months ago
Samurai always had helped and aided suffering people at an emergency.
High-ranked Samurai had often heard and adopted an opinion from a low-class Non-Samurai people. Even Shogun,like Yoshimune, had often did it. And they revised
the social system base on those people's opinions.
★Unfortunately, many people, especially Caucasian, are misunderstanding about this.
So, when some US president said “USA taught democracy to Japan”,
many Japanese laughed and said “How ignorant he is”.
SamuraiTogo 9 months ago
★People of the world was surprised at the Japanese orderly behaviors, at this time's 3.11 disaster in Japan.
But as a matter of fact, like I mentioned above, Japanese have already established such kind of highly sophisticated society which is the real democratic society first in the world in the Edo period.
That's why Japanese society is very safe, kind, gentle, decent, elegant, and respectful for any people in the world.
★This is the background of Japan's high quality service.
SamuraiTogo 9 months ago
★Like this, the base is the Samurai spirit.
SamuraiTogo 9 months ago
@SamuraiTogo O_O wow ...
damn ...
gerry1888 9 months ago
Interesting fact though, over here in Germany, the Japanese do take tips. But then I guess, that's probably a matter of "When you're in Rome, do as the Romans do", right? I happen to know that a lot of Japanese really quickly adapt to foreign cultures, if they are there for a longer period. Unfortunately not only the good habits, but also the bad ones.
CerberusTenshi 10 months ago
sounds confusing
Midnightryder7 10 months ago
so is the 2000 yen bill kind of like Americas 2 dollars bill?
XHaileySama 10 months ago
I frickin' love this guy.
yumatrumpetplayer 10 months ago
I usually just do this for getting a general feel for how many pounds or dollars would convert with yen: knock two zeroes off of the yen amount. 100 yen, take off the two zeros, makes 1 dollar or pound. At least that's what I do :)
THEgazettoXmiyaviSAN 10 months ago
5 viewers cant handle the ''ichi mahn'' concept
TheTommyKay 10 months ago
I'm guessing the word to describe them is not "civilized" so much as "ceremonial".
mahujanet 11 months ago
@mahujanet i think so too
caldevera 10 months ago
google conversion algorithm - {n YEN TO n %currency%} very simple
and this method mentioned 3:33 is used in Russia also
VladPayne 11 months ago
google conversion algorithm - {n YEN TO n %currency%} very simple
VladPayne 11 months ago
They remind me a lot of the old Spanish "Peseta", similar forms, values, and quantities for each coin/note.
TheMajin7 1 year ago
By the way, this is the same for korea as well. For 10000 wons, we say 만원(mun won)
whoispandachoi 1 year ago
you know they want it..
maikokyubigami 1 year ago
For the tipping, I imagine they have better wages for the same type jobs than the West. I can only speak for USA but our waitresses make under the minimum wage, and they are expected to cover the rest in tips. Thats just how it came to be. If they made the same as other professions originally, I bet we wouldnt be tipping either.
Also of course theres the pride aspect...You get paid to do a job and a tip would seem almost like you are being insulted cause they have extra money to throw around
DrVoltage1 1 year ago
@DrVoltage1
That is not really a "west" thing..
it is a US thing..
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DrVoltage1 1 year ago
@TheJapanChannelDcom Yeah I shouldn't have used "West" since it is alot more broad that I meant. My second line of text shows what I really meant. Sorry for the confusion everyone.
DrVoltage1 1 year ago
@TheJapanChannelDcom Absolutely right. In Norway, tipping is common, but not socially necessary. We don't have a technically set "minimum wage", but unions are strong enough that underpaying people is really frowned upon.
Nintencrow 10 months ago
@TheJapanChannelDcom
Actually not just the US. Waiters and waitresses here in México are also underpaid as an unwritten rule, because; again, they are expected to earn the rest via tips.
It's a little disheartening, really.
agsiar 10 months ago
@TheJapanChannelDcom Yeah when I went to Europe people didn't really tip all too much. Probably because they have like set wages. But in the US waiters and waitresses really depend on tips because wages aren't enough.
Temaritentenyup 8 months ago
@TheJapanChannelDcom That's an extremely good comment. America's the excample of what you should NOT do to make a good country. I think the UN's Human Development Index is perfectly right, when Norway and Australia is ranked #1 and #2 respectively, and the US being ranked 12th.
sjureman 5 months ago 14
@sjureman that´s still a pretty high ranking and even better if you consider is a relative scale, not a absolute one. I still agree that Americans make in average a worse impression to me (Germany, rank 9) than people from Norway but the differene is not that huge.
AnalogerTyp 1 week ago in playlist How to do stuff in Japan!
@AnalogerTyp C'mon, you gotta pay for healthcare!
When Obama proposed the PPACA, the Americans were fighting over the right to end up on the street when they're sick.
The nation's capital's mayor during the 90's was addicted to crack cocaine.
If you're black and from Miami, statistics says you're more likely to end up in jail than finishing college.
And still some people believe America's the best country on earth.
sjureman 1 week ago
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It is also a Canadian thing, so the ''west thing'' may apply, or more precisely North America.
elsaltamonte 2 weeks ago
@DrVoltage1 Go to a country that doesn't tip and get back to me. The service is awful because they don't care since they aren't looking for a tip. The US has the greatest waitstaff service in the world because we tip.
mattorama 1 month ago
@mattorama See i think that's the problem with the US, you always think an incentive is needed for something to be done well. I bet the Japanese waitstaff are fantastic, not because they are looking for tips but because it is in their culture to work hard and do their best in anything they do. Why do they need an incentive when they can just do a job well for the sake of their pride?
fatherjackdrink 2 days ago
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who's faces are on the bills?
dustbunster95 1 year ago
What about the use of credit/debit cards?
ThreeCatsScratching 1 year ago
Maybe you could say that the Japanese handle money more politely....that's how some people see it.
jboy212 1 year ago
5:41 lol shifty eyes
VertigaDesignMEDIA 1 year ago
don't nearly all prices include taxes?
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tiblon1 1 year ago
It's interesting... in Cantonese (these are just phonetic spellings forgive me) they use man for 10,000 too, so yut man is 10,000
soul3n 1 year ago
I think you where trying to say there is more ritual involved? (putting money in an envelope and so on)
Btw most countries i was so far do not consider it polite to wave money around (make a public display out of it)
PounceTeazle 1 year ago
I'm from the states can i use my credit card in japan?...and if a person from japan came to the states to visit can he use his credit cards here?
Midnightryder7 1 year ago
@Midnightryder7 Generally, yes.
Though it might be a bit expensive.
I work on tills and whenever I meet a guy from the US they use a standard British bank Debit card, If you're going to be in Japan for a while it would be a good idea to sort out an account with a Japanese bank.
G1NZOU 1 year ago
@G1NZOU thank you for your response
Midnightryder7 1 year ago
can you fold paper money?
Pipstermint 1 year ago
Lol, man, it feels like theres things that i could just LOVE about japan and things i want to scream about it,i do like to be good with money(that probably because im young and money is hard for me to come by >.> though i have been waving around a 150 dollars around my parents faces to buy me a sennheiser pc 350 but thats because i guess i learned money doesnt have much of a value to me since i cant do anything with it..)but tipping in western society is just what we do, its NICE, like presents.
mustardman32 1 year ago
queston: what about at bars? is it expected to tip at bars?
ad007 1 year ago
@ad007
No tipping.
TheJapanChannelDcom 1 year ago 27
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what about hairstylists??? do u tip them or not?
atoxicdoll 1 year ago
@TheJapanChannelDcom you explained that in the video on greetings right? I can't remember clearly.
KELLERMANisBACK 2 months ago
seem to make sense since that 20 is ni-ju.
genuinebbuck 1 year ago
Im just thinking: how about you go to a Japanese restaurant or sushi bar abroad, and Im talking about a REAL one, not whatever Korean or Taiwanese apparently Japanese style sushi-bar, but one run by Japanese people. I mean what is a tip anyway? I don´t give a tip if I just get the food and its edible. Thats what you should expect! I tip for the little extra! Especially if the waitress was very nice and friendly or the food was extraordinary good ... but how about Japanese abroad, Im wondering?
Leecher4711 1 year ago
I'm watching your entire playlist, just wanted to say thanks for making these!! I am learning Japanese at college, and your videos lend a very useful and insightful glimpse into Japanese life, especially as a foreigner. I know they should be taken with a pinch of salt, and I compare everything you say to everything else I know about Japan, but I just wanted to say - thank you very much!! These are awesome!!
ClementsRock 1 year ago
lol. I just remember scenes in Anime, like kids buying a snack and then paying 500 yen for it.
As a child, I always thought something like... "omg, in Anime everything is really expensive!!" because I thought that it's the same as 500€.
xD
IchigoNoShoujo 1 year ago
i wish we had that in canada. i had two teen girls who took off their shoe to give me bills that they have in there. i did not take it and they got piss but dude! who would want to touch money that had been in your shoe! ew! anywho, great vid and i am saving money to go to japan for a vacation! maybe in like 2 years i would have enough!
kittycathappy 1 year ago
thank goodness for this video
latonyao95 1 year ago
if u get 10m yen would that be rich? in Japan?
remen3 1 year ago
Similar to many Asian countries. Asians sometimes need time to convert thousands, millions to 10thousands...
cismok 1 year ago
You forgot 5000..
mattae86 1 year ago
what about the envelope(did I spell correctly?)? do you just give it back right after you put your money in your HUGE wallet, or do you just keep it in a pile pack home?
btw you just earned a subscriber :)
Snaggbash2000 1 year ago
I am insanely glad I found your channel!!!! I'm going to Japan for a bit soon and your videos are really helpful! <3
Azumii30 1 year ago 21
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Thanks for watching!
TheJapanChannelDcom 1 year ago
What if you buy something 1,000Yen and it's 1Yen change. Can you then say "Keep the change." or should you take it anyway?
WillyTung 1 year ago
Love how you instinctively at 5:23, say "no" with your hands like the Japanese do... you're truly Japanese now, eh? :)
Thank you for these videos by the way... i came to the conclusion that i didn't know much about Japan afterall.
SoulRippster 1 year ago 30
@SoulRippster
Thanks for watching!
TheJapanChannelDcom 1 year ago
This is the first video I watched from you and I think I'm gonna watch some more! Can you speak japanese? If so how did u lern? what would u say is the best way to lern japanese?
Rockerprincess123094 1 year ago
i've noticed that you always say to watch japanese people. and that is great advice. but when you talked about manners you said it was really impolite to look at people.. so i'm not exactly sure what you mean :P
KashukoProject 1 year ago
@KashukoProject
Observing what people are doing is OK.
Eyeballing people is not OK.
TheJapanChannelDcom 1 year ago
@TheJapanChannelDcom OK that makes sense :) thanks so much. My mother and i might visit japan at some point this year! (i'm only 16, and therefor am trying to learn alot of things about japan so that my mother and i do not offend or anything) you're videos are really helpful!
another question (sorry, i'm really curious)
how friendly are japanese people? if you walked up to someone and just said hello (in all formalities, and introduced yourself) would it be considered odd?
KashukoProject 1 year ago
@KashukoProject
Yes, it would be considered odd.
Check out the website forum.
TheJapanChannelDcom 1 year ago
I dont think its more civilized at all. Its more beat around the bush and lets pretend that I dont owe you money. It reminds me of the 3 stooges skit where Moe smacks curly because he doesnt have his pinky out when they are drinking tea at a classy party.
Jaiyeson 1 year ago
iv lived and been brough up very asian..in consideration to culture,respect ..and this money theme brings back memories. I used to, and still think about it, how handing money to ppl. i work in a supermarket, and i in the start used two hands when giving money back , as respect. but no one realises the meaning of it in denmark. and strangely i stopped doing it... but i will always take ur tips in consideration when i travel. :) i have much respect to money, ppl,culture and so on.
chabella123 1 year ago
thanks for the upload man, i just suddenly wondered...what does japanese money look like? ^^ 感謝していますよ。あなたの動画は面白そう、だから登録しました！これからもよろしくね ;)
FranksAJATT 1 year ago
@stevelysteve they don't usually fold or crumple bills..nor toss coins.such respect for everything..
mamika302910 1 year ago
Reminds me of the French counting system. 98 for example is: 4 times 20 plus 18 (4x20+18)
dreadl0rd00 1 year ago
100 yen = $1.15 200= $2.30 300= $3.45 and so on 500= $5.75 ya like he says it changes a lot so keep checking
rudorot65 1 year ago
I really like your videos they are very helpful and fun!
I do wonder what the cost of living in Japan is, maybe you could make a video about it too?What are the typical wages and expenses for foreigners?
Krouspace 1 year ago
Do all Japanese people keep their notes so crisp and nice looking or are those just your newest/best bills? xD
Sorry, just curious.
stevelysteve 1 year ago
spanish counting 1000 is un mil like the year 2010 dos mil diez.
manufacturedfracture 1 year ago
Just type "1 dollar in yen"(without quotes) into Google. Google has a built-in unit/currency converter.
PEJ089 1 year ago
@PEJ089 damn 87 yen?
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PEJ089 1 year ago
hmm interesting, the 2000yen is rare? here in canada 20$ bills are extremely common, and the 50$ ones are the rare ones..
guess it mustn't be too practical to have to use so many 1000yen bills
heyjeySigma 1 year ago
I'm going to need a lot of envelops if i go to Japan.
singh4lyfee 1 year ago
some bills are made of plastic??? i didn't know that... ours are still paper.
Jade7272 1 year ago
@Jade7272 In the European Union, bills are made out of pure cotton. You can wash them without any problems at all, plus they won't tear or burn as well as paper ones.
NoirNG 1 year ago
i don't think i can learn japanese well so would it be a good idea or a bad idea to act like i can't speak?
invaiderzen 1 year ago
So you don't tip even in restaurants? I mean for waiters?
shinigamideathgirl 1 year ago
Currently (July 12, 2010) 1 USD = 88.7 JPY, 1 GBP = 133.3 JPY, 1 EUR = 111.7 JPY, and 1 AUD = 77.55 JPY. He's right, it does change very frequently. I remember at one point 1 USD = 100, 98, 95, and 93 JPY. The US dollar seems to be losing its value each year.
LotusDragon09 1 year ago
I wish America would circulate the dollar coin more.
Zombait360 1 year ago 3
Are you sure that the 2000¥ Note is rare? Because i went today to the Bank to exchange some Euros (500) into ¥ to have some Money when going to Japan in 2 Weeks. And surprisingly they gave me about 15 2000 ¥ Notes! Maybe the Notes are so rare in Japan because you only can get them in foreign countrys? Whould be strange but who knows...
Latzuli 1 year ago
They view tips as charity, which really is completely true. Nice sense of honor in that.
Emidretrauqe 1 year ago
I learned a lot from watching your videos.
TLYE 1 year ago
I have japanese yen, very nice note
Alex5000Super 1 year ago
i always love your videos and have the chance to learn something new and useful!kisses from italy!
frasakunaru 1 year ago
Yeah, I don't ever do tips. I really hate it when people give big tips. They do their job and get paid.
Chojiroll 1 year ago
I've been watching you videos for awhile now and i love them of course! n.n but I've been wondering where your from(cuz your voice X3). sorry if that's rude you don' have to answer but i would love it if your did (thanks for uploading this btw I've been wondering about Japanese money)
jessica102256 1 year ago
So using Jbhifi as an example, (whatever the japanese equivelent is)
If I went in there and they had a tv for 200,000 yen, And I said something like will you take 190,000? Would that be considered rude? In australia I always try and see whats the cheapest price people can sell things too me at.
mitttyz 1 year ago
@mitttyz
yes
TheJapanChannelDcom 1 year ago
''They'll chase you out of the shop to give it back to you'' omg if i ever met a hot boy over there thats exactly what ill do then thanks! <3
SoulSilverBlood 1 year ago
Your videos are awesome. My friend and I are keeping up with them and they are definately helping us plan our trip to Japan.
I never knew about the tipping for sure. Thank you for the insight.
depravedreality 1 year ago
Interesting Note: When you are giving a cash funeral "gift", the cash needs to be slightly worn and used. It is not acceptable to use brand new or very clean bills. The point of etiquette is: getting clean and brand new money is to imply that you have been waiting with this money for someone to die.
By the way, you have learned quickly the ways of the Japanese, very impressive.
1971derrick 1 year ago
lol, Next time I go I'll leave a 100yen on the counter and record some person chasing me to give it back.
xxDarkAwpxx 1 year ago
no quarter damn
scully2222 1 year ago
Can you barter in japan? or is that impolite?
mandowarrior123 1 year ago
@mandowarrior123
That would be uncivilized.
TheJapanChannelDcom 1 year ago
@TheJapanChannelDcom civilization is built on bartering! :) ahh here in the UK its the law to allow bartering and provided the person serving isnt thicker then 2 short planks generally possible. noone tends to do it but its still an option. thanks anyway
mandowarrior123 1 year ago
@TheJapanChannelDcom hey it semms that japan money is greter than usa money
felix88ful 1 year ago
@mandowarrior123 In a store, absolutely not. buying NEW goods on the street, absolutely not. the only time you can barter is used goods at flee markets. I do it all the time and they are open to it. but in any store, it's a unheard of thing. Just don't do it unless outdoors at a bazzar.
stevenmcnair1897 1 year ago
Your videos are wonderful! And your voice is very charming!
lunanine9 1 year ago 25
@lunanine9
Thank you (blush blush)
TheJapanChannelDcom 1 year ago
I have noticed the fact that Japanese do not tip. I was with some Japanese people who visited the US. I went to eat with them and the person paying sat next to me. The bill was over $150 (usd) and they didn't tip. I felt it was rude but I didn't say anything since they were paying. However seeing this video did help me understand their take on not tiping
darkfaerie 1 year ago
@darkfaerie its very rude to tip in alot of countries. and most restaurants have a service charge anyway. tipping is silly. if its a good meal the chef should be rewarded
mandowarrior123 1 year ago
Im exactly the same way with money. I dont like contact with other people hands because of germs. I hate shaking hands with people. Because people touch stuff and whatever germs were on there hands get spread and then when you eat a sandwich or something the germs get spread onto that and then into your body. So i try to avoid handshaking when possible
Yazoku 1 year ago
you probably got this before but i noticed you avoided putting a crease in the note. is that out of respect for the money and the person you hand it to? like giving them your best?
if so i wish we'd do that in america
cant stand getting the bills that are so flimsy that if you drop it it will rip from the fall
seffy333 1 year ago
@seffy333
Folding is OK... but they are neat about it..
handing over crappy notes is not cool..
TheJapanChannelDcom 1 year ago
@TheJapanChannelDcom
oh ok good to know
also what are wages like? is it like 800 yen an hour or is it mostly salary?
seffy333 1 year ago
Interesting. It's all about hard work, dedication and honesty in Japan. Amazing.
Chuloloc 1 year ago
you should send me the notes as a keep sake :] xD they look cool
i'd show 'em off to my friends lol
YoshixRIOT 1 year ago
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EmperorChinn 1 year ago
when i first saw the 1000 yen dollar thingy i was like OMFG 1000 BUCKS! then you said about ten dollars and i said...damn...i was way off lol
SeraFuku100 1 year ago
From other videos I've seen, this probably only applies to street vendors or shops the Japanese frequent & not tourists, will haggle for a lower price. So I guess in a way if you want to tip pay full price lol
XxCyanexX 1 year ago
chinese uses the same word for 10,000, "man", pretty interesting
neonaction 1 year ago
The body language you used when you said "not at cash registers" was very Japanese. You have really picked up the body language. Sweet.
UKNihonNickUK 1 year ago
In America, if you use a big note (such as $100) often times they'll ask you to use smaller amount because usually they might not be able to make change. But when I was in Japan, they always gave me change for big amount of money (such as 10,000 yen). So if you're in Japan, feel free to use bigger amounts of money if that's all you have!
TokyoNerd 1 year ago
Is there any reason that the 2000 yen note is rare? Did they not exist before the year 2000?
Level84 1 year ago
Interesting note on tipping. I can kind of see where they're coming from, though.
nsaneone 1 year ago
really interesting.thanks.
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