Do stand in line.
Yes stand in line.
Yeah don't smoke on the streets.
They will tell you.
I have already been going.
I have been twice there already.
Whaaaaaaaa?
There are quite a lot of things that you should not do in Japan.
So this time we went out on the streets of Tokyo to ask foreigners what rules they have
in their mind of things that you should never do in Japan.
Let's go and ask foreigners in Japan.
Here in Japan rules wise there seem to be rules that are maybe different than back home.
So what things should you not do in Japan?
As advice for people who come.
Don't do this in Japan.
Bring your own soap and shampoo to the hot springs.
Really?
When you go to the sento.
You mean you're not allowed to bring that?
You have to bring your own.
You have to?
Yes you have to.
Shower and then go into the...
Sometimes they have some shampoo popped up but its not good for your skin so it's a good
idea to bring your own.
Yes.
I actually like how the trains are compared to New York.
Just waiting to the side, New Yorkers don't do that at all.
There is no standard.
People will push you in New York.
We will stand in front of the door, we won't let people pass.
I think that's something New York should adopt.
Definitely.
Do stand in line!
We were standing in line for the train which works a lot faster because people were in
and out quickly and the train is just off.
But in New York you have to wait ten minutes and sometimes the doors have to re-open because
things are not like moving properly.
It takes time.
But over here everything is really quick.
I love it.
We got here so early and we were wondering what we were gonna do.
Mostly the way we are dressed.
I feel like people here dress a lot more formally.
Yesterday we couldnt find seating in the station so we sat down on the ground outside.
And I think they don't really like that.
People looked at you in a weird way?
They didn't like that at all.
Talking loudly on the train.
Nobody talks on the train. It's only us.
I also feel like everyone knows where we are going at the train station, and has a purpose
except us.
We look lost.
We look very lost.
People bump into you and stuff?
No one bumps into anyone here that's what blows my mind.
Like, you can walk with all these people but no ones running into each other.
Have you had a moment when you were like, oh you probably shouldn't that in Japan.
Do you know any rules you are not allowed to do?
Smoking... there are smoking areas where you can smoke, and I smoke.
But I think it's good.
And I smoke a lot less.
Smoking ares, what do you mean?
What's that.
There is only some places you can smoke.
Not everywhere.
And I think that's great.
Even as a smoker?
Yeah.
Right thumbs up.
Yeah don't smoke on the streets.
They will tell you.
I guess don't be too loud on the subway.
Don' be too obnoxious.
You stand out a lot just by talking in the train, right?
Ah, what not to do?
Don't just like wing it.
We sort of winged it on the first day and I think we sort of made a mistake there.
Try and be a bit more prepared.
Do some research.
Understand the costumes and traditions.
It's so foreign to us. It's a huge culture difference.
You might come across as rude when you are not trying to be.
So yeah do some research.
Try and learn some common phrases.
I feel like it's nice to at least try to talk in Japanese sometimes, yeah.
I think that's a good one.
You should look for little signs of taking your shoes off.
It's hard to forget.
I remember my first time.
I definitely got caught a few times.
Always look for the shoes thing.
It's so funny because back home I always have everyone take off their shoes before they
enter my house but I am not used to taking off your shoes before you go into a changing
room or whatnot.
So now when I go to any place I just say, do I need to take my shoes before we go in
there? That's what I do.
Good idea, on the save side.
Exactly.
You don't wanna be that dick american.
Do you know, if you have been here a couple of times, do you know the word Gaijin smash?
Yes!
Great.
Have you been guilty of gaijin smash, what have you done?
Tell us a couple of things.
We gaijin, we do it on the trains mostly.
A friend was dropping a full beer on the train.
Oh dear.
But it wasn't in a can either.
It was in a cup.
That was probably the worst one.
Oh dear, how did that happen?
We were coming back from a Seibu Lions game, at Seibu dome.
And then someone dropped a full beer on the train and then the train car just cleared
out.
We also cleared out too.
We had to.
But yeah that was probably the worst one.
And also... driving on the wrong side of the road.
Because we drive on the other side of the road.
That's happened before.
That's the biggest Gaijin Smash.
Oh my gosh you are still alive though.
Yes.
I would say mostly on the trains.
When you wanna get the first seat.
You want that seat.
You know you're tired of being in the city you wanna rest.
And you just,... don't care about the people lined up.
You just go.
Yeah...
I am guilty of it.
I am a Gaijin smasher.
Try all the food, it's so good.
Everything is delicious.
It's my first time but I would say... when you go anywhere that's new, the best
way is just to get lost.
Honestly.
Walk around, Just get lost.
Find out what people do, and just do what people do.
Try to stay away from the super touristy areas.
I know this might be considered one but I don't care because I wanted some cute outfits
like this.
It would cost so much money getting it in the states.
But like just do what people do.
I found I teach fitness.
So I found a really cool fitness spot and I go there.
Just be chill just be open.
You already found a fitness spot in Tokyo and you have been here for how long?
How long have we... yeah three days.
You already have your own fitness spot?
Yeah I have already been going.
I have already been going there twice already.
Whaaaaa?
Yeah you just gotta do it.
Just be cool just have fun, talk to people.
Even if you don't speak the same language, there is so much universally that people can
do.
When we went to the bar he didn't speak much English so spoke through music and dance just
getting the groove on.
Getting drunk, having fun.
Everyone does that everywhere.
Just have fun.
I make the same rule.
You can't make plans too far ahead because you are always wanting to do the change the
next day and go back to some place but ideally go try some new alley you haven't walked down
or...
I don't know.
Say always say yes to things.
Really?
Always say yes.
A lot of people are gonna ask you, you wanna do this or that.
Just say yes.
Right.
And then you are always gonna have a good time.
That's what I would say.
Yeah, I one hundred percent agree.
Say yes to everything.
Unless it's a dodgy person who wants to get you into a host club I guess.
Say yes.
Just kidding.
Say no.
Be polite, don't speak loud.
It's so quiet here, it's nice.
Be polite.
Any onsen advice or any advice you can give?
Definitely try the onsen.
I know a lot of people are a little bit nervous about it.
But I think the most... the one thing I would truly miss is the Onsen experience.
Yeah it's amazing.
Fantastic those were all the questions.
Thank you so much.
Thanks for having us.
So, some of the foreigners shared some do's and don'ts with us.
I can heavily, heavily, heavily recommend you read up some general Japanese manners
and rules before you come to Japan.
It will just make your life so much easier.
And it will also make the image of other Foreigners in Japan so much easier.
There's been a couple of times when I saw foreigners doing a couple of things when I
was like "Gosh you are making everyone look bad now."
Please don't do this.
It's just little things that you can be aware of.
For example I can tell you lots about rules on Japanese trains.
Cause I used to commute an hour and a half to my workplace and lots of things were happening.
Definitely, definitely never cut in line.
People will line up before they go into the train.
Do not cut in line.
It will look so bad.
People will hate you.
They won't say anything, but it's a very bad idea.
Just don't.
If you go into the train you generally not supposed to eat foods that smell very strong.
Because it's a very cramped space many people in there, it will make people unhappy or make
them feel uncomfortable.
Or maybe even sick.
If they are not with train travels.
Maybe don't eat on the train or if you eat on the train, just eat something small that
doesn't smell too strong.
Also on the train, don't talk on your phone, that's a big one.
There are always signs that say don't talk on the phone.
And then there are priority seats usually at the front of back of each cartridge...
cartridge?
Well cart.
There definitely make sure you stand up and let someone sit down if they look like they
need the seat.
I know, there are many Japanese business men who do not need the seat and they sit in the
seat anyways and they don't get up for older people when they come in.
I have seen that a couple of times which is a shame.
But but but please don't be the foreigner who does the same.
So if you have a seat, please stand up and help someone else out that might need the
seat more than you do.
And there are many other rules that you can do.
These ones are just general things that you have to be careful of in the trains in Japan.
Also don't talk too loud.
See you don't realize that if you come from a country where it's totally fine to talk
on the train, but there will be moments when you are chatting.
And then you go quiet and you realize that the whole train is dead silent.
Especially when it's rush hour.
When people are squished and squished against each other.
There is a lot of stress on the people and they might already have their own stress from
work and the stress from their families.
So they are already standing in that train, being squished against each other, and they
are heavily stressed so they are just trying to escape that, maybe looking at their phone
and just go "okay three stops I can do this."
And then having someone being really loud and obnoxious...
It's not a good idea guys.
So just try to avoid that.
They are just a couple of little things.
And it doesn't really cut much out of your life if you just ... are a little bit more
careful about the rules that have been here.
I hope you learned something.
Let us know if there are any rules you would like other people to know, to be careful about
when people come to your country, or when they go to Japan.
I am sure other people would appreciate that, so looking forward to reading your comments.
Thank you for watching.
And I catch you soon on Ask Japanese.
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