10 Japanese Secret Customs & Unspoken Rules that most foreigners don't know about.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 มิ.ย. 2024
- Today, I'm very excited to spill the beans on the top 10 that I bet you will find super interesting.
Trust me, knowing these will make your trip to Japan.
So please watch the video and enjoy it until the end!
0:00 Opening
0:30 1. The Mystery of the Last Bite on the Plate
1:27 2. Are there people in Japan who secretly clean public toilets?
3:06 3. Interesting Rule for Preparing Beer in Japan
4:01 4. Why are Japanese people so uncomfortable with making eye contact?
5:26 5. The Mystery of Shifting Glasses Downward During Cheers
6:44 6. Why Do Japanese People Watch Movie Credits Until the End?
7:35 7. The Magic Clap to End the Party
8:51 8. Why Are Japanese Roads So Quiet?
9:49 9. The Evolution of Bowing in Three Stages
10:45 10. The Escalator Rules in Japan are Chaos
11:55 Ending
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As for credits at the end of movies: my friend who studied cinematography mentioned that during classes when they were watching something, she would always stick until the end out of respect for people involved during the making of the movie. That is why I do the same - some people get their 5 sec only then, during the credit roll.
My Dad taught me to do the same. He's not a cinematographer, but very appreciative of the arts in general.
Yes, please part two! Will you please address gift giving?
Me too. I was a film student and I insisted on staying through the credits as a sign of respect. My parents will never forget that!
That's might be the big reason why people watch it until the end:) Thank you for telling me!
I don't understand that. It's not like you're going to remember their name or anything so I don't see how it's more respectful.
Our public bathrooms are primarily disgusting where I live! I wish people would, at the very least, clean up after themselves!
I always wipe down the seats before i sit!!
You can be the first to start that in your area.
@@thouston53 I pick up things off the floor, and now my son does it too….I just need to do more🤔
My mother told me years ago that when she was growing up, through the '40s and '50s, most everyone seemed to follow the habit of leaving a public restroom as clean (if not cleaner) than you found it. She said anyone would be embarrassed to have someone enter after them and see a mess. I think there is hardly any shame left in the US and we are poorer for it.
@@carolmelancon
Used toilet paper to dry the sink before leaving. A habit formed when flying. Leave it clean
“An introverted #Finn looks at his shoes when talking to you; an extroverted Finn looks at your shoes”.
I love the way they picked the Finns, a notoriously reserved nation as control for their "look me in the eye" comparison.
I had the same thought; spot-on!
I was thinking the same! I’m considered introverted in Canada, extroverted in Finland!
The Finns have my all-time favorite romantic phrase -- "I hate you less than all the others" 😁
In Mexico it used to be customary to leave some morsels or a last bite on your own plate to signal you were full, if you ate everything your host would assume you're starving and serve you seconds. And I say "used to be" because that's what my Mom taught me as good manners as a kid, but I haven't seen it used anywhere nowadays. My Canadian Dad taught me to stay through the credits as a sign of respect for moviemakers. Interesting cultural comparisons!
This is actually how it is in most East Asian cultures too
Italians think if you leave any food it was not good 😂
Had an experience with an elderly Greek momma, cooked an excellent meal. Moussaka, pastichio, grape leaves stuffed with lamb. 14-year-old son ate every single bite on his plate, expressing appreciation to the dear lady. She nodded, didn't understand English well, but returned from the kitchen with an exact duplicate plate for him. My son's eyes got big, he just groaned to me, "What do I do now Mom?" Boy, do I wish we had that exquisite plate again.
In the UK, I was raised that leaving food is rude, as you either don't appreciate being provided with food or you think the food tastes awful. But my grandparents were from the war generation so they experienced food rationing - I think they just taught my parents not to waste valuable food and, as my family were working class (aka nearly poor), the same message was passed down to my generation 🤷♀️
I'm not sure if all Koreans do this, but my parents told me the same thing. I have a hard time doing that though, because I was also taught as an American to eat everything because there are starving people in the world and it's bad to waste food
I work for Yamaha in the US and have worked with gentleman from Japan as a liaison when they come to our plant. Of course there is a language barrier but we get through it. This most recent time they were here, I couldn't talk because of laryngitis so another person took my spot. They did however make sure to track me down to give me gifts that they brought from Japan. Wonderful, wonderful people. Thank you for another great video.
Glad to hear that：）Arigatougozaimasu!
I was in Japan with my students in 1999. I stayed with two English language teachers. Next to Kobayashi sensei’s home there was a Shinto temple. Old people were on their knees picking fallen leaves off of the moss in the garden. Apparently this happens after each rainy season. The high school students as well as my students pitch in at school to clean the school classrooms, halls and toilets everyday; no such thing as janitors! The same thing happened around the Atom Bomb Memorial Site in Peace Park, Hiroshima. Elderly women were picking leaves off of the rubble that surrounded the site. Let’s not forget the Japanese attendants to the World Cup who cleaned up trash in the stadium seats and the team locker room. So impressive!
Worked for a firm in Tokyo for a couple of years. Everyone cleaned the office before starting work.
Kids do the same at school. Humility and kindness go along way to garner respect, esp in Japan.
I lived in Japan for 2 ½ years, 1958-1961. I loved the country, the people, and the customs. Because of the Japanese people’s natural proclivity for politeness, I usually had no problem interacting with Japanese people. I knew and understood their customs and adopted their level of respect. I was even invited to participate in a Judo tournament at the Kodokan Judo Institute, which was considered an honor for a foreign-born person.
Yet, for all of my presumed “fitting” in with Japanese culture, I was and still am a Gaijin. Due to my interpersonal skills, I was given a certain level of respect, but as a Gaijin, there was definitely a limit to my acceptance. Most Japanese people (not all) would never intentionally disrespect me, but my acceptance into Japanese culture was limited.
There is a series on Max that illustrates this perfectly: “Tokyo Vice.” A Gaijin who speaks fluent Japanese and knows the proper customs and levels of respect is accepted as a reporter for the largest newspaper in the country. He is accomplished in all things Japanese, yet he is still a Gaijin and is referred to by certain high people as such.
Larry from Texas
There are TH-camrs who were born and raised in Japan, went to Japanese schools and say they have Japanese hearts, but who have American/European parents. Those people are considered Gaigen, despite knowing nothing but Japan. Japanese place much more emphasis on looks and race than most Americans. Even if they lived with all the rules and grew up in the culture and speak Japanese as a first language, blonde hair means you are a foreigner.
Larry, why do you think this is much different anywhere? Exile is one of the world’s oldest punishments for a reason. For the most part people stay within their own social group, marry within that group,live in an area with similar people. Some people are accepting, others not so much.
@@steveg2479 Steve, I've traveled and experienced many different cultures, and you are correct; many similar cultures tend to be Clannish. Take Jewish people, for example, or even Germans. I could tell you stories about some of my kinfolk. Maybe the Jews could give them a run for their money, but it would be close. 😃😃 The Japanese have taken this to a new level. @MetsterAnn apparently agrees with my point. I don't know if you ever spent much time in Japan, but this is not something you get from a short visit; it is gathered from months or years of experience. And please don't think I am attacking the Japanese people, as I love them, their culture, and their country.
Larry from Texas
In fact there are bi-racial Japanese young adults that I have seen on youtube who have one Japanese parent and one foreign parent, they will have been born, lived and grown up in Japan, be Japanese in EVERY WAY and they are still not fully accepted by most Japanese. They are seen as Gaijin despite knowing nothing else but Japan and holding the dna. I don't think you are being racist or mean in pointing this out about Japanese culture, it's merely an observation and something I'd even call a fact. It's hard for people who have never been anywhere or experienced any other culture other than their own to even conceive of how totally different and unexpected some people and cultures can be. Sometimes it is downright shocking what you discover. So ignore people like good ole Steveg2479 who hasn't been anywhere except their own backyard. The rest of us get ya, and having had my own experiences in these asian countries I can confirm your observations.
Personally, I think the fact that Japan being an island has a lot to do with how their personal and social psychology has been affected, living life with the same types of people and customs for thousands of years. Being an island there is just naturally less regular traffic to this place especially before mainstream boating and modern cruise lines. We have to consider that on a global scale we've only been 'interacting' with each other on a much more regular and consistent basis for only a couple hundred years, nvm the last 50 years that has virtually erased borders with internet and social media. This is a new way of life and living that is still quite young on our planet, compare that to thousands of years of a single way of life. It kinds of makes sense to me that it's going to take some time for those old and outdated beliefs/prejudices/survival instincts to phase out and change into something new regardless of what country or culture we are talking about.
Anyways, great comment! It really got me thinking :)
@@litebrite8993 I appreciate your understanding. Apparently, you have ventured beyond the limits of the city you live in. Due to the military, I spent much of my life living with other cultures in different parts of the world. I have a huge appreciation for the Japanese. Despite their collective faults, they hold a place in my heart. I should also point out that not all Japanese live in the past. As you so aptly pointed out, as the new generations come to life, ideas change.
As far as being racist ... I have a Spanish wife, a nephew who is African American, a cousin who is Chinese, and I am a 1 /16 American Indian. Despite the fact that I am from the South, I do have friends who are Yankees. 🤣🤣🤣
Arigatou gozai mashi ta,
Larry from Texas
In Poland on the other hand: "kto je ostatki ten piekny and gladki"...meaning: eating left over last pieces adds beauty and youth...lol
Yes, but many people still refrain from eating the last piece of a dish meant for everyone and might even ask before taking it. Depends on the crowd, type of situation and many other factors. :)
@@ania7930I always ask if the food is just sitting there "anyone want the last piece?"
For most Asian Chinese, finishing the food is good manners.
Very nice explanations. I enjoyed watching you until the end. Please make more videos.
A funny story: a recent arrival to Japan in summer loved getting the “Oshibori ” at restaurants. He rented a car and drove up to a gas station to fill up. The attendant gave him a wet towel. He thought it was “Oshibori ” and used it to wipe his face. The attendant was horrified and in broken English told him, “No! No! for car!” And showed him how to wipe his steering wheel, etc. The foreigner told me about his experience afterwards. We had a good laugh!
Very good. Thank you. I’m an old man now but I’ve always appreciated the respect Japanese people showed to others especially towards the elderly people.
In Australia on escalators we stand on the left and walk on the right. It is also good manners not to take the last bit of food on a shared plate of food. We also used to limit blowing horns freely on the road( I think we also get fines if the horn is used unnecessarily) once again it is being considerate and polite. We also use to wait until people got out of the lift before we went into the lift but that has also gone. Sadly many of our manners have been eroded by globalisation.😔 Consideration, manners are something that should be protected. Manners warm everyone's heart and make everyone feel important and respected. 🙂 Thankyou so much for your wonderful videos. 🙏 I started cleaning my toilet each day a year ago after watching one of your videos. It really does start you in a good mind space. As for being kind and thoughtful to others. I have started my own little tradition. At our supermarket theere are often no small trolleys left in the trolley bay because they have all been used. I go and collect mine from the carpark but now I take one extra back with me often there is someone elderly there looking worried because the big trolleys are there but they are to heavy to push. When I come over and offer the extra smaller trolley I have brought back their face is full of smiles and relief. It is such a simple gesture but means the world to that person. I would love to hear others ideas of what they do to add a spark of caring. We may all find other ideas that spread kindness and appreciation for each other.💞🥰
In Britain you find signs: Please stand on the right. Although they drive on the -wrong- left side of the road. 😂
@@HolgerJakobs😄
Acts of kindness are so easy to do, and not only do they help someone navigating through this noisy world, the giver gets a nice shot of oxytocin, the feel good hormone!
Even a nod of acknowledgment, when passing by someone or entering a room is so easy to do and feels so good to have one’s humanity and presence acknowledged.
Thank you.
Checkout etiquette: In AUS people will generally let the person behind them in the checkout go first, if that person has few groceries and person 1 has a large amount. It happened to me recently that I had two things, and I was stuck behind foreigners who had about 100. It really irritated me, but it wasnt their fault, it's a cultural difference.
@@si_vis_amari_ama So true. I did that today. A lady had two items I had not alot but more so I said you go first. She said "are you sure" after she was served before she walked off she said another thankyou. It is a nice feeling appreciating anothers time. The good thing with etiquette is it is contagious if people see and experience it.:)
Signaling the end of a party... I love it. I've always hated guessing when is a good time to thank the host and leave... leaving too early is rude,,, leaving at the very end is rude. Party invites often only have vague begin and end times.
I visited Japan a few times and absolutely loved it. I was very young and was awed by Tokyo. Even such a huge busy city people were easy to meet and gladly took the time to tell us the best places to go, the fun places to go and where not to go. There were small groups of people close to our ages that made our visit the best.... going from place to place for food, drink and entertainment we all went together and often there were other foreigners that were amongst us so not only did we have the opportunity to converse with people our ages from all over Japan but some from all over the world. It was wonderful to see many of the same people through out the night as small groups split into smaller groups which added more members and on and on it went. One night we counted 15 groups that contained at least 2 of the group we started with. I would go again if I could.
Regarding the lack of eye contact, I found that as a tourist I experienced a lot of hard staring and direct prolonged eye contact from the Japanese. Especially in the trains and public transportation. I felt very uncomfortable and wasn’t sure if I wasn’t welcome or if they were just curious.
ほとんどの場合はあなたに興味が無く、その後ろを見ています。
あるいは騒がしい一団(あなたを含む)を遠くから見ていたのかと思う。
日本の電車はとても静かで変わり映えしないので、何処か見るとしたら自然とそうなってしまうのかも
I did a google translate (so take it with a grain of salt) for the Japanese reply. Here is the translation, if anyone is interested:
Most of the time they are not interested in you and are looking over your shoulder.
Or maybe he was watching the noisy group (including you) from afar.
Japanese trains are very quiet and don't seem to change much, so if you look somewhere else, it might just come naturally.
@@tb6303 Thank you, my tablet has a built in translator. As a 70 yo petite woman from India, I think I can say that I was not part of the noisy crowd. I travel all over the world and am always respectful of other cultures.
@@pamelaf.2776 You aren't the first person to make this observation. It seems to happen frequently. Maybe it's a change of generational etiquette. I don't know.
I want to live in Japan, the people are so kind and respectful.
I visited in autumn of 2016. My 25 yo daughter accompanied me. We both prayed we couldn’t return to the USA after our presidential election that year! 🙏🏼 We both loved and appreciated the respectability of the Japanese. 🥰
@@katblehm2119 yes, i think iwould pray like you. Everything is so perfect. Why can't we have that in our countries too?
I’ve heard there is a saying, “Japanese are not kind, they are polite.” I’ve heard that they are notorious for not including foreigners, as a foreigner you would always be an outsider no matter how long you live there. Even people of other ethnicities who are born there are treated as foreigners. They may not rent to you, or hire you for a job either.
@@christyannie83 as a foreigner it is everywhere difficult to be accepted but to be polite is really important.
@@christyannie83 oh like the US then
in Germany we also have something called the "Anstandsrest" translating roughly to “manners bit” or “manners piece” in English. It refers to the last piece of food left at a meal or party, which is typically left untouched as a sign of good manners and respect for others.
You are a life changer!!🙏🤗 Recently found your channel while searching for fun ways to be more self disciplined and orderly in everyday family life. You've got all of my kids fighting over who gets to clean the toilet each day, organize the shoes, minding their manners more, they have even started saying Itadakimasu before meals🤩😂 I cannot thank you enough for these videos, they are so helpful and have made a positive change in our day to day life. You're the best!
As a former preschool teacher, I love this idea!!
Americans also don’t use their horns often, and usually only give a short ‘beep’ when necessary. I have heard people from other countries remark on this, that they are surprised how seldom they hear car horns compared to their country. The noisiest city I’ve ever experienced is Cairo, where honking is, apparently, considered a necessary part of driving.
Yes, I have an Egyptian friend who told me they communicate by honking all the time. When he came to Germany and kept this habit he was stopped by the police immediately and was told this is not the way we drive in Germany, haha.
Yeah, horns seem to be pretty rude in Europe and North America, which is why you'll occasionally hear someone lay on their horn for several seconds for an added insult. They're always met with disapproval and usually stand out on a busy street. That's a surefire way to get locked in your lane by the other drivers. No favors for people who are essentially cussing in public.
In the U.S. it depends on how angry the people are in that city. New York has a ton of honking. If people are angry anywhere, they sometimes blare the horn for a long period. In my small town there isn't any honking unless someone is doing something really stupid or dangerous while driving.
I live in New York City, and especially in Manhattan, there are a whole lot of honking horns. Courtesy and patience are in short order here.
It's regional. Honk in the northeast? No problem. Honk in the south? Oooooo that's a problem
日本に３８年間住んでいる外国人ですが陰徳陽徳や乾杯時のグラスの高さの事は初めて知りました。As a foreigner who has lived in Japan for 38 years I have never heard of Intoku/Youtoku and the lowering of glass height when drinking, a great video, thank you!!!
陰徳陽徳は多くの日本人でも知らないですね：）お役に立てて嬉しいです！
Imagine how many times you committed fau pa 😂😅🤣
It's always a refreshing cultural learning experience here!! I love this!
I love this kind of considerate culture like Japanese that often aims at considering other people and nature as well. These secret rules and customs also seem quite gentle, not agressively forbiding this'n'that. I think we in the West have a lot to learn from your beautiful and even humble culture. In FIN I used to pick up trash around my "block" secretly because I was a little ashaimed to do so even though it benefits everyone and everything and it was so lovely to hear once or twise some bypassers actually giving me thumbs up or thanking me. I should continue that and many other habits like that again. So I'm looking forward to the episode 2! Thanks Aki for making these truly inspiring videos. I always look forward to a next one. Now, after my breakfast I'm off to clean my toilet as I started doing this in the mornings out of curiosity and it feels great. Cleaning your own place organizes your mind as well and makes you more productive and adds your will power. This month I've been able to start many new things finally, partially thanks to this toilet cleaning.
The amount of ideal head on a beer can depend on the specific kind of beer or brewery. If anyone sees a widely different ratio, it can just be specific to that kind of beer abroad! Thank you so much for sharing!
I love these customs! Please make a Part 2… and 3, and 4… !
It was very interesting and I learned a lot.
The rule about secret and public karma reminds me a lot about how Christianity says, that you shouldn't pray on the streets or do good deeds for others to see you. Instead you should pray in private, letting it be between you and God. Fascinating how it is the same philosophy. I believe it is because humility is a universal virtue.
Well spoken. I've heard this is the true intention behind the Commandment: "Thou Shalt Not Use the LORD's Name in Vain".
Benevolence
@@user-ym4xy6us5e That actually makes a lot more sense than "Don't use swearwords."
I was really surprised to learn about this study between Japanese and Finnish people’s attitudes towards eye contact - I always thought we Finns were famous for awkwardly avoiding looking at people in the eyes! 😂 Absolutely loving this video, would be wonderful to see a part 2. Greetings from a long time fan from Finland!
Another Finns person said the same thing! Very interesting! I think compare to other countries, we both try to avoid eye contacts? haha
Interesting! If someone doesn't make eye contact with me, it makes me feel like they are uninterested, they hate me, or I am annoying them. Sometimes it makes me sad and other times (like with family and close friends) it makes me angry. I will even touch their hand or shoulder if I think they are not listening.
My mom is from Finland 🇫🇮 (Helsinki) and she always made us look her in the eyes if she was talking to us… maybe this is new generation 😂
I'm American, but eye contact has always been very uncomfortable for me, although apparently it's considered essential by many people. I have trouble understanding why anyone would want to do something so unpleasant, but I guess they don't experience it the same way I do. [Addendum] It seems that in Japan or Finland I might seem less unusual.
As another Finn I was laughing at this study as well 😅
In the Netherlands, the perfect beer is said to have "2 fingers" of foam.
The layer of foam actually helps with the flavour, so the Japanese aren't wrong in making sure there's a good amount of foam on their beer.
The only difference seems to be the measurement.
3-7 vs 2 fingers.
2 fingers on those tiny glasses is probably 3:7... Never understood those glasses... 2 sips and youre done
It's amazing how things differ between countries. In the UK (where we are unfortunately known for our love of alcohol....), the expectation is for minimal foam - it is perceived that too much foam means the bartender is trying to give you less beer in the glass (and so save himself some money) 😂 I am not a connoisseur myself though, so I cannot attest to whether more or less foam is better for taste 😊
I was taught (by a brewery) that it was important to make the beer foam to ease up the carbonation. Too much carbonation makes the beer feel too filling. (And gassy) But 2 fingers is enough, but without making the customer feel "ripped off". 😂
But really, with any glass that's wider on top, two fingers is probably 30% of the volume of actual liquid even though it's not 30% of the vertical glass. So probably both explanations are the right amount of head.
You get no favors if the bartender doesn't provide sufficient head.
.. .and on that dangerous note, I think I'm outta here. 😏
@@crazylittleangel It depends on how you like your beer to taste and also how the brewer intends it to taste. More foam = 'sweeter' beer; less foam = more bitter beer.
Some of THE best beers are Dutch and also Belgian. Outside of the Netherlands/Belgium, you'd probably have to go to a specialty beer shop not a bar or supermarket.
Most have a LOT of foam even when poured from a bottle at home, especially some Belgian ones. One way to tell if it is supposed to have a huge amount of foam is to look at the shape of the glass it is supposed to be served in. Glasses that are (bottom to top) almost spherical then curve inwards and spread out again to a cone - I suppose one might call the glass tulip-shaped? - are intended to create a large foam layer above the 'spherical' part that holds most of the beer. 🙂
Hi Aki, this was awesome, definitely learned a few I didn’t know before! I have a video idea/request I wanted to share with you. I’m currently looking at moving to Japan, even if it’s for a short term, 6 months to start with. I realise that I have so many essential items I need.. I don’t know what to bring and what to buy when I’m in Japan. The video idea could be “Essentials for starting a minimal life in Japan” or “The essentials to a foreign start in Japan”.
I have thought about it a little bit. As a foreigner, I’ve always used a bed, but I definitely don’t want to be buying a bed in Japan, especially if it’s for a short term and if I’m trying to start a minimal lifestyle. So a futon or Gokumin mattress (as I’ve seen in your other videos) would make much more sense! Also, in Japan in tends to rain more than in western countries, so an umbrella would be another consideration for a foreigner to have as an essential item if moving to Japan, and so on!
I’m sure this would help myself and many other viewers consider what they will need (and not to pack so many things in the suitcase!) to start a minimal lifestyle and also experiencing a life in Japan. For many viewers, it may be their first time travelling or living in another country as well!
Hope to see your perspective and ideas! Thank you kindly for another great video, your viewer, Alen :)
Thank you for telling me that! That's actually a great topics!
I am a Filipino and I am from the Philippines. We have also a custom of the mystery of the last bite on the plate and we have the same explanation to that. It's just so nice to know that we have similar customs😍
I'd love to see a Part 2!
A few similarities with Ireland for the public/private good deeds - particularly for dedicated Catholics!! The beer must have a 'good head on it', around 25% is ideal, no more. Illegal aggressive honking we have too- we are reasonably patient drivers. I stay til the end of movie credits because I'm genuinely interested and want to respect all who took part in the process. Most people don't do this. Thanks for a fun video. I LOVE the claps and will use them in my classroom!! We also won't eat the last biscuit, slice if cake, sandwich etc. (If it's between siblings - that's another story!!)
The clapping thing is really interesting , I’d love to hear more about the meanings of different claps and the origins of the tradition- thankyou!
In older Norse tradition, we cheered heartily with our cups/mugs/bowls to splash some of the contents into each other's drink. It was a sign of trust and confidence that no one would be poisoned.
When I heard about keeping your glass lower in Japanese customs, I figured it would be a sign that the lower glass symbolize trust that they won't be poisoned by the higher glass if it would spill over somehow.
I really like hearing about your customs and unspoken rules.
Goodness, you are a likable person! Your customs speak to me about aesthetics and about politeness. The loudness and rudeness of life can be overwhelming. How beautiful would it be to go about your day in public with quiet and manners? I do like to tidy in public, straighten books and pay it forward.
Thank you for this! ---a polite Canadian
So many of these customs were common in Britain in my 1950s childhood, but they have died away. The waiting until the credits ended in cinemas was because the national anthem was played at the end of any performance, even school plays and everyone stood at the first chord, stood until it end without moving, then quietly filed out without touching anyone except holding a child's hand and certainly no punching up or pushing.
Thank you for this presentation. I liked the bowing most. Very respectful & hubling.
I always watched all the film credits because all those people helped create it; it seems only fair to acknowledge them.
I'm so happy to finally learn you don't look at the eyes directly. My tribe practices this and I'm frustrated on explaining that it's not a sign of insecurity nor lack of confidence. It's just discipline to us. At least I can finally say "the Japanese do it."
Thank you Aki, learned some new traditions like the clapping. But there is 2 things I would like to mention: Our beer in Germany is poured with the foam hat, especially Pilsner that takes 10 minutes to pour. If they served you a flat glass of beer while you visited they didn't know what they were doing 😉And the second : A person that cannot look you in the eyes while in a conversation is considered dishonest and should not be trusted. - But of course I'ld follow the rules while in your country. Loved the video ☮
I actually wrote an essay in college regarding what different outcomes would be during (especially) police interrogations for Asian people who generally do not make direct eye contact and may be viewed as suspicious, and Westerners who make eye contact when not being suspicious.
Guinness also has a special technique, head ratio, and a long, slow pour.
Many Native American tribes teach their youth that direct eye contact is disrespectful.
Like always, this video was so inspiring and interesting! Thank you!
Clapping with you was really fun! I'll definitely use this just to see if anyone recognizes it.
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Really appreciate the chapters. Usually I skip these list vids as a whole, because you can't easily skip the points, you already know or don't care about.
So interesting! Some of your culture is also true here in the U. S., in the upper midwest. I have lived in Minnesota and Wisconsin. There is very little honking here, and the short beep is common as a friendly reminder (it is not a law, though). We also don't take the last piece of food without asking first! We are also encouraged to do good things when nobody is looking, but that might be true everywhere. 🧡
That's just your Norwegian heritage making you better than all the other Americans.
@@PirateMF 😄Swedish, actually! And the other Scandinavian and German Americans around here also act that way.
@@winamortenson9125 Oh. I'm sorry about that...
@@PirateMFNo need to be sorry, I was just adding on more to the Norwegian culture. No offense taken!
@@winamortenson9125 I meant sorry about being Swedish. 😉
What’s the story on laundry? We hosted short-term exchange students from Japan, and the biggest problem was the expectation that I would do their laundry every night, ready for the next morning. No separation of colors/fabric type, just handed a mesh bag of the day’s clothes around 9 pm and expected to have it cleaned and dried by the next morning. Very difficult with our long washer and dryer cycle times and as a working mother. It was exhausting and unexpected.
They should have studied your culture better. That's just rude from most western standpoints.
Yes, please for a part two! Very interesting learning your customs! 🙂
loved this! it’s so interesting learning about the more intricate cultural aspects of japan. can’t wait for part 2 ❤
Great video. Thank you for sharing these. 🙏🏻
Thank you for another great video Aki-san! I'm always excited when you post a new video and your humor brings me joy
Thank you, Aki, for a very interesting video! I didn't know a lot of these things, like the last piece of food, the bowing, the cleaning of public toilets, and . . . well, everything! Fascinating! Looking forward to the Part 2 of this.🥰
Super helpful! Thank you for sharing! Also, love your smile!
Thank you so much for these snippets of information! I can't wait to learn more of your lovely customs, rules, and endearing mannerisms!
Informative fun! You bring such joy and inspiration to TH-cam.
So true. I often watch Aki's videos to lift my mood and it works every time. :)
Love your vid Aki San. Very interesting and with a touch of humor too. Can't wait for part 2.
Any environment is a reflection of the hearts, minds and spirits of the people who live there. Beautiful!
Thank you for the video. That was really interesting. I love learning something about different cultures and I'm looking forward to part 2🌷
Love to see part 2. 😊🙋🏼♀️
Thank you very much. I really enjoyed this!!
Loved the video, thank you for explaining those customs 🌸
Thank you for the video on the Japanese customs. Though i am not living there, i enjoy learning about it.
Japan is my bucket list so its good to know the customs before i go there 😊.
Yes please make part 2, Aki San. Arigato
Very interesting- loved it! Please make part 2 ( and 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)!! 🙂❤
By the way, I have been thanking my water for bringing miracles into my life since you included it in one of your recent videos. It works! Several wonderful things have happened to me unexpectedly! And I breathe in early morning air as good chi. I'd love more videos about those kinds of things! Thank you! 🙂
Sounds great! I'm really glad to hear that!
Love this! Thank you for sharing about Japan. I enjoy learning about it!
Looking forward to seeing part 2. Thank you 🙏
I really enjoyed this! I like to learn these special Japanese words and traditions. They make a lot of sense for such a conscientious people.
So interesting! In Minnesota we also leave the last piece of food on a plate at a gathering. Thank you. I hope to travel to Japan someday and I will watch your videos again before I leave.
Excellent video. Thank you.
Such an interesting video, that shows me even more things to admire about Japan! Thank you so much. Looking forward to Part 2. 👏👏👏
I really loved this video! Arigato gozai masu!
🧡Love it, fascinating information. I love the gesture of bowing in respect . Would like to see more, thanks🤗
Your pronunciation keeps getting better and better!!!
Haha! You know my progress of my English skills:)
This was very interesting. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much for sharing ❤
12:18 Yes! Looking forward to Part 2! 👍🏻
I always thought the toasts i see on Japanese tv shows was just everyone being "casual" or relaxed when toasting. Now i know its about respect and perceived hierarchy, it makes watching the characters do this far more interesting :)
Thank you for sharing this with people. I enjoy learning about different countries, their histories, cultures, cuisines, architecture, art, clothing, just everything!
I hope to travel to Japan one day...
The ippon-jime was a surprise to me! I would love to see a Part 2 for this. You are really fun to watch and learn from. Great video, dude!
Glad you enjoyed it!
"I love it! Please make a part 2 of this video. I'm really interested in Japanese culture. Cheers from Argentina
Always more of these please, your videos are so educational. Also me and my friend was talking I heard from one person in Japan they find it rude of you don’t finish all your food (when eating out) but she said I heard your meant to eat 80% of your food. Which ones right?
So interesting! I didn’t know any of that and I am really looking forward to part two. Thanks for sharing and educating 😊
I learned a great tip for people who find eye contact hard (or rude) - look at the person's ears or nose during conversation, the person opposite will rarely notice that you aren’t t actually making eye contact, unless they actually attempt to stare into your eyes (for example, to intimidate).
Love this video. Please make a Part 2.
Thank you! I will!
Learned new things about the Japanese culture. Keep it coming
Fascinating 🎉 thank you sincerely for sharing 😊
Some of these are helpful to add to my life. Thank you
The movie credits surprised me. I loved this video! Please make part 2! My husband and I want to move to Japan from America in 2025, and we don't want to break any rules!
Studies have shown that if everyone stands on the escalator more people get up or down in a shorter time. It is overall slower if people stand on one side and walk on the other.
that doesn't even make sense
It would require only one single person on that escalator taking just one single step up to invalidate your claim. You made that up.
Rubbish
Fascinating. Thank you.
The first time I saw the clapping thing I laughed because in Australia primary school teachers commonly do a rhythmic clap and get us to copy it to calm a class down and get them to listen after noisy/active activity
In Bulgaria the last bite we call "the shy bite" 😁
My mom always taught me to wipe up the potty and wash my hands, then wipe down the sink after. "leave it better than you found it" "as you give, you will receive." So I think thats amazing!
Not wrong advice, but the fact that you still use the use the word 'potty' as a presumed adult makes me think you were mothered far too severely.
Yep!
Such a charming video.
Thank you!!!
Another great video! Thank you! 🕊️
I'm French, and in my country, eating the last bite isn't polite...So we usually wait that the host of the house, or in restaurants, someone in the group invite us to finish the last bite :) Manners are gold, but sadly we are losing so many great values! That is why I'm fascinated with Japan! ♥
And in France, there is also a habit regarding beer and foam serving.
In Italy the food owner gets incredibly offended if the guests don't finish 'till the last bite... it'd be clear they didn't like the meal !
@@ouuiabsolutely. That never died out with immigration either. I'm an Italo-American, only the second generation born in the USA, and we literally put the last piece of food on someone else's plate. I still have close relatives in Italy and I think they compete to see how fast they can get you to explode... Even in a restaurant, they look sad if you left anything on your plate.
😊 for pt 2!
May 🇯🇵 remain pure and homogeneous in culture.
Free 🇯🇵 from the west ⬅️
Ippon-jime reminds me of the banging on the floor to ask for silence before a theater play starts! They go 9 fast then 3 slow, insisting ones 😊
I had a lot of fun watching the video. Thanks a lot🎉 Please prepare part 2 as well 👏👏
The "eye contact" tradition is also true for Native American Plains Indians (such as the Lakota, among others). It is considered rude to look directly in the eyes of another person, especially a person who in some way has power over you. You can imagine, then, when the white German Catholic nuns and priests arrived, and the Native children would not look them in the eyes out of respect, the nuns and priests thought the children were being disrespectful, so the children then got punished for not making eye contact. It's simply a cultural difference.
It was also a tradition of respect among the men and women who lived in the same tipi. As a young woman married to the son, living in the son's parents' tipi, the father-in-law would never make eye contact with, or speak directly to, the daughter-in-law. If the father-in-law wanted to say something to the daughter-in-law, Dad would talk to Mom, as in, "tell my daughter-in-law (who is sitting right there) that it's cold outside and she will need a blanket" or some such thing.
So helpful in regard to our upcoming trip, thank you (Arigatou)
Thank you, loved your list and explanations!
Glad you made this video. As a foreigner in Japan we came to know more about Japanese customs through videos. So I would recommend you to make this kind of videos in the future too.
I liked the video very much, some of the rules I already knew but for me the end of the party clapping was new, very interesting and fun! Thank you very much ❤
thank you! so very interesting and explains a few things I've observed!
Thanks for the movie credit, toast, and clap tip, Akli!! I didn't know 😊
I love hearing things, customs and rules about Japanese. You are so wonderful in explaining and teaching. Thank you 😊
Love your videos! They really cheer up my day and always learn something new! I have been fascinated by Japan and japanese people for some years now and your videos remind me of the good times i had there. I also appreciate your concept of minimalism, i am far from it but realize that there are many aspects in me and my lifestyle which show that i have a minimalist side that i wasn't always aware of.