The Green Card, originally called the Alien Registration Receipt Card, is a card possessed by non-citizen Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) in the United States. You can read about the history and color of the card here and here. The card, first introduced in 1940 as part of the Alien Registration Act of 1940 (aka the Smith Act), carries with it an interesting regulation - those having the card are required to carry it with them at all times. Here’s how the USCIS puts it: A green card is issued to all permanent residents as proof that they are authorized to live and work in the United States. If you are a permanent resident age 18 or older, you are required to have a valid green card in your possession at all times.
Currently have a family member with a Green Card and being told exactly the opposite by Immigration while going through the citizenship process... So I guess it depends on who you talk to.
For convenience: 01 0:57 Lending out your Train Pass. 02 1:48 Possessing marijuana. 03 2:40 Possessing knife longer than 5.5cm (2.16in). 04 3:55 Sleeping/falling asleep outside. 05 4:33 Being a foreigner brings suspicion from police. 06 6:13 Not having your documentation. 07 7:20 Possessing/using bicycle without documentation. 08 8:33 Working in an adult industry. 09 9:15 Overstaying Visa. 10 9:40 Possessing medications without documentation.
04 - complete bullshit. You can sleep drunk in japan and no one take you at jail for this. 07 - you cant buy bicycle without documentation,so its quite funny.
@@almaster7457 I was going to say don't people fall asleep on trains and stuff all the time? It's the country that overworks themselves to death I am sure they fall asleep in public places.
I got pulled over while riding my girlfriend’s bicycle in Komazawa-daigaku. I am Indian-Black, and I speak fluent Japanese. Cop asks, “Is this your bike?” I scratch my head and say, “Not quite. It belongs to my girlfriend.” “Your girlfriend? I see...and what is her name?” (I give the cop her name.) “Okay! Have a good night.” Pretty sure he was trying to catch me lying-I said it with such precision without even thinking, either. Don’t misinterpret what I’m saying here, either-I literally got lucky I think because I spoken clearly in Japanese. Cops here will arrest you if you’re drunk riding a bike; they’ll also fine you $500.00 if they catch you riding while wearing headphones, too.
@Collin Bell Yeah, sure! Just follow the rules, be respectful...and get harassed and targeted because you're a foreigner. I've done a lot of research on this and In Japan, you are more likely to be stopped and arrested because you're a foreigner than if you were a native Japanese. Stuff your guilty until proven innocent utopia sales pitch up your ass.
I got arrested in Japan once when I was studying abroad. I left my college gates and immediately the cops came after me. Turns out a foreigner broke into someones house and since I am foreign it automatically meant it was me. I got held for a few hours. They searched EVERYTHING. Asked why I was here, where I was at X time, etc. Eventually they found the real guy and released me. They were totally going to pin it on me if they never found him.
BootLoxes That sounds extremely scary... I don't think they would pin it on you with no evidence, but maybe you could be detained for a long time. Can I ask you, which nationality you are?
@@TheUwagaPies And about 18+ jobs: if I'm foreigner musician and have musician education, if I want to work more, for example as barman, how risky would it be? I'm just bit nervous about this one)
R U a smoking weed foreigner who running with the 'stick' in the evenings and sometimes fall asleep during doing this even with no documents in the pocket? xD
I watched a video of someone camping in the park but he could set up his tent at a certain hr and had to tear it down before sun rise. I am questioning if he did that so he would not get caught now.
I have a question about medication and carrying your prescription with you. Is it enough to have your medication in the pharmacy jar, what show is your name and what is inside? Or do I have to have the doctor write a special note to say so and so is prescribed this medication? For the people who are getting in trouble for this, are they bringing their medication in the pharmacy jar, or in a separate non-pharmacy container? I know that if I ever happen to have a prescription at the time that I'm traveling, I'll keep it in the pharmacy made container with the pharmacy label. So in Japan, do I need a special doctor's note, or do I just bring stuff in the pharmacy jar? The thing about saying you need a prescription is that the prescription is the little piece of paper you take to the pharmacy in order to receive the medicine. Just wanted a little clarification on that.
OMG thank you SO MUCH!!! I had no clue that you couldn't bring certain medications (even though prescription) into Japan! Thanks from the bottom of my heart! I was going to take my Sudafed (the one that has the stimulant) to Japan in case my allergies flared up but now it looks like I'm going to have to leave them at home as those are considered illegal and it's on the No Exceptions list. This video probably saved me from being arrested lol
Oh, an apparently, it is OK to bring poison and deadly poison into Japan but you can't bring Sudafed or Adderall for ADHD as evidenced by the information from the Japan Embassy Website: ◆ Poison, Deadly poison, Prescription drug : Up to 1 month supply ◆ Drug for external use (excluding Poison, Deadly poison, Prescription drug) : Up to 24 per one item ◆ Injectable drug and Syringe for the drug: Up to 1 month supply * Only "Pre-filled Syringe" or "Self-injection Kit" ◆ Other Drugs, Quasi drugs : Up to 2 month supply
Protip: Even if you have a residence card, always carry your passport as well! I was stopped and questioned twice in a row while figuring out where to park at my local train station and getting it wrong both times. Of course there was a police station in the same lot, and they were bored, I guess. Each time they wanted to look closely at my passport, and the second time they even asked where my previous passport was (I'd told them - because they'd asked - that I'd been in the country before, but that visa wasn't in the current passport.) It took a bit of explaining in my crap Japanese that the US doesn't let you keep your old passports. Don't know if they actually understood that though, or just gave up trying because my Japanese really is that bad.
(The number 4 ) Me and my family experienced that situation 🙍🏻♀️ . From Hiroshima we need to use “Ship Transportation” to make it in Etajima were we live, but then were late for the last ship in that day (my mom forgot the schedule thats why ship left us ) so we decided to wait until tomorrow morning for the first ship scheduled , but we cannot sleep inside the “ship station” so we wait outside and imagine its winter 😂 (bad day we can’t afford hotel that time cause i have only 1,000yen left and the room cost 5,000yen above 🤦🏻♀️ . No choice we waited outside until we fall asleep (2hours) there’s a guard of the station notice us and he said please follow me (thanks to him) he open the waiting shed and let us wait there he just off the light so that no one notice were inside cause its not allowed he just concern to us being suffer by cold outside the station. ( Thanks to that man the police didn’t see us ) God bless him ! 7:30 the Ship is there yehey !
As a tourist, is it ok to just carry a photocopy of your passport when out in Japan? If I'm going out to a few bars in the evening, I'm going to get a bit drunk, not so drunk that I cause trouble, but enough so that I lose things. The last thing I want to lose while in a foreign country is my passport (this has happened to me before).
get online and check your National Government's 'diplomatic corps'. like the US State Department has webpage after webpage dedicated to 'Do's and Don'ts' in EVERY country around the world. also, alot of Japanese Embassies publish 'local language' webpages to assist foreigners.
Agreed, I wanted to see the actual content but the editing made rather painful to watch, but hey, it's subjective, and the beauty of TH-cam is I (we) have plenty of other options.
I know right? Like a lot of channels, they think they’re very creative and tend to favor style over substance. Which is a shame because their substance is interesting but it’s made painful to watch because of all the edits and cuts.
Every time I hear a story about a Yakuza member beating or killing someone they always use a golf club in the story. Whether the stories are true or not, it just goes to show you can always find a loophole.
I so enjoy all of your videos! I would love to see a video on how each of you got to Japan and why you decided to live there for an extended period of time.
Foreigners aren't allowed to be in any industry considered an "adult industry" it depends on the place and the lines are not strongly drawn. For example, if the bar you work at can also be considered an Izakaya or something like that, then they don't consider it an adult industry. To engage in any activity that isn't specified on your visa requires a permit; and they won't give that to you for night jobs. www.tokyoimmigration.jp/?p=187 (But like I said, literally no one enforces this law. I have friends who are even on temp. visas and are doing it. It's just to be careful when you get paid and taxes)
I learned about foreigners not being able to work in adult industries by watching a show called nihonjin no shiranai nihongo. th-cam.com/video/mgAfflqWQfA/w-d-xo.html it is mentioned in the first episode but covered thoroughly in a later episode when they find a foreigner just holding a sign and asking people to enter a bar and said it was illegal. Now these foreigners were there on student visas which only allowed them to work part time so I'm not sure about how it works with other visas but I wouldn't take any chances.
More than half the things on this list are not illegal, and only a few warrant arrest, all others are infractions (usually resulting in fines), warnings, or detainment for questioning.
I love love love your vedios... I came across them last week and have been watching all of your pass ones. Enjoyed them very much. Looking forward to more. Thank you for doing them.
Serious question, I'd love to visit Japan. I recently had a Kidney Transplant, I take many prescription anti rejection drugs daily, I assume I may need something in writing to pass through Japanese customs. I wouldn't be carrying them in the streets of anything like that.
My friend had her vikadin pills taken away in Japan. Then she had to go to a hospital to get a Japanese painkiller. I guess it could have been worse...
thanks for the info. I will be in Japan for most of the month of August. This is enlightening. I will try to be very careful. I'll have my friend with me at all times
Drunk in a Station passed out at Christmas around Roppongi . The police help me into a hospital, they were very helpful! I’ve never been stopped, asked for papers, I’m always on my bike, no issues for over 8 years. Went to the US, asked for a police officer for directions, and the officer went for his gun. He realized there was no issue, he stopped himself and gave me a warning of never asking for directions from a cop...
That's great! Yeah like we said at the end, you have to super unlucky for this to actually happen to you- as none of these rules are highly enforced. But it does happen, and is good to know just in case!
2:55 It's strange, as someone that lives in the US, hearing about the laws like that. I mean, from my understanding, Japan is not that dangerous anyway. But in many places here at home, I don't even go there without concealed carrying my Glock 26 handgun. (my state has very lenient gun laws and, while most places are no danger, there are some areas I won't go unless I'm armed). But just being allowed to carry a gun with no permit is such a normal thing here. I just carry it pretty much everywhere it's allowed. Violent attacks are very uncommon in my small rural town, but in some of the cities nearby, there are muggings, knife attacks, and other such incidents that happen a quite bit more frequently. I can be safe in saying I wouldn't have a problem leaving my gun or knife at home when I travel to Japan though.... I would much love to be able to come back and also would love to not get arrested for having a gun at an airport. Or any weapon for that matter.
Its sounds like the yakuza are the actual good guys (they are like the union protecting regular peoples rights) and the police is more like the mafia kidnapping people for no reason other than intimidation?! What's going on? But they couldn't arrest the aum shinrikyo cult when all their neighbors where saying that they where up to something weird?! I was once questioned by Japanese police in Tokyo when I was filming a vlog. Wow I never knew how much trouble I could have been in.
I have heard of some one getting arrested in Japan for carry a leather man around. As an Aussie I wear mine daily for work. But most of these things is just ridiculous. Like seriously screwing up your flight times by a few hours and get banned for Japan for 10 yrs that is just a massive wtf joke.
Wonder how the Olympics is going to go next year in Tokyo? I envision a nightmare not only for police. But for the tens of thousands of visitors descending on Japan. Who will be completely clueless of most of these things. Let's hope Japan can handle it in a way that doesn't involve the international press or loss of face. Maybe they should pass along this video to all those who plan to attend the games. You guys could be like ambassadors of the games. :b
You can actually have a rifle or shotgun in Japan for hunting. The licensing process is extensive, involving training with both written and practical examination that requires a 95% score to pass. New rifle licensing is illegal, so current owners cannot transfer them to a new person, and their estate transfers them to the police when the person dies. Handgun ownership is completely illegal. Also, it's actually required by US law for foreign nationals and US permanent residents (ie, non-citizens) to have their residency documents on them at all times. A 30-day supply of most prescription drugs are allowable for tourists. Some drugs, like Aderall, are illegal with or without a prescription. The Japanese US embassy site suggests you bring a copy of the prescription as well as a letter explaining the purpose and use of the drug. However, in the times I've been to Japan for tourism, nobody has ever (at customs or otherwise) asked about or searched for any drugs. I have a couple of regulatory prescriptions that I have to take on a daily basis, so they travel with me. If you have a prescription drug that you think might be sketchy (like an opioid, for example), check with the nearest embassy/consulate. It's possible to apply for and receive a certificate allowing the drug, but I've never gone through the process, so no idea how difficult it is.
My first time in Japan I saw a Japanese police officer give a young foreign kid (maybe 5-6) a ticket for skateboarding in Harajuku. His parents looked so confused.
That's scary. I've seen videos of people inline skating all over Japan and thought it was cool to do so. I was even planning on bringing some skates on my next visit.
Skateboarding isn’t a problem for Japanese, but skateboarding in public roads especially shopping districts is a no-no for us. Reasons because it loud and not safe in places where there’s a lot of people. We aren’t allowed to cause trouble迷惑 to anybody so yeah...If there’s a no bycicle sign then no skateboarding or roller skating etc.
People who let their kids do any dangerous and obnoxious things, at home, or especially a foreign country, should be punished. My wild bet is.... Americans?
I'm confused, in a different video, Ryo said drunk people sleep in public all the time and no one bothers them but here they say you'll be taken to the police... which is it?
Makes me not want to visit Japan. I was starting to plan a trip but it sounds like harassment. Does age matter? I’m 50, maybe the police won’t just stop me for nothing?
steve gale My doctor prescribed marijuana for both(mainly anxiety) as well as multiple Psychotropic medications for the ptsd, both of which are currently under the strictly forbidden list sadly.
You just need to ask your doctor for a physical copy of your prescription so you can take it with you to Japan. Make sure you plan ahead so that you have time to see your doctor and pick up your prescription before you go though!
Wait so for the prescription drug point, what your saying is that even with my prescription on hand I can’t have ADHD medication in Japan... TnT is that what you’re saying... ㅠ ㅇㅠ
No, it depends on the medicine! Also, if you have the prescription in hand they can't do anything. There is a list of no exception banned drugs though, so I would check the kind and compare it to that list to be safe.
Not true. I was drunk and feel asleep at Kobe station and the guard man just woke me up and kicked me out. Wrong again, I have never been stopped and harassed by the police for no reason.
I would love to visit Japan but with all these restrictions there is no way I would. I have been on morphine for many years so I am sure I would be detained for god knows how long and without the medication I would be in extreme pain. Japan is definitely one country I would avoid.
I guess Japan has a similar system to certain American states. In my state It is legal to carry firearms without the need for any permits (Constitutional Carry). However alot of residents dont know this, much less visitors from other states and counties. I carry everywhere I go, which is legal. But I still get weird looks alot if anyone notices my gun or holster setup.
So that means no to going to Japan. I have a number of major health problems and have a very long list of prescription and over the counter medications I HAVE to take several times a day. These are due to diabetes and severe pain so I am on narcotics and anti-anxiety medications among others. So that leaves Japan out.
I've read a lot of comments like yours, and my advice is don't take above from kids so seriously, they don't seem to be that serious. And the idea that you can't have prescription drugs in a modern country like Japan is ridiculous. Just check they embassy for rules.
Oops... I never carry my residence card during running/walking at the evening - thanks guys for pointing it out!
Be careful!!!!
It's the same here in the states for greencard holders - they have to have it on their person at all times.
Cold German Beer you are misinformed then... openborders. Dot info/blog/carry-green-card-all-times-why-how/
The Green Card, originally called the Alien Registration Receipt Card, is a card possessed by non-citizen Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) in the United States. You can read about the history and color of the card here and here. The card, first introduced in 1940 as part of the Alien Registration Act of 1940 (aka the Smith Act), carries with it an interesting regulation - those having the card are required to carry it with them at all times. Here’s how the USCIS puts it:
A green card is issued to all permanent residents as proof that they are authorized to live and work in the United States. If you are a permanent resident age 18 or older, you are required to have a valid green card in your possession at all times.
Currently have a family member with a Green Card and being told exactly the opposite by Immigration while going through the citizenship process... So I guess it depends on who you talk to.
Japan is like that one friend that keeps his house overly clean. Just to cough gets you in trouble
Lord don't blow your nose.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
this is rlly relevant now lmaoo
For convenience:
01 0:57 Lending out your Train Pass.
02 1:48 Possessing marijuana.
03 2:40 Possessing knife longer than 5.5cm (2.16in).
04 3:55 Sleeping/falling asleep outside.
05 4:33 Being a foreigner brings suspicion from police.
06 6:13 Not having your documentation.
07 7:20 Possessing/using bicycle without documentation.
08 8:33 Working in an adult industry.
09 9:15 Overstaying Visa.
10 9:40 Possessing medications without documentation.
Thank you so much. (I felt really annoyed trying to watch the video)
04 - complete bullshit. You can sleep drunk in japan and no one take you at jail for this.
07 - you cant buy bicycle without documentation,so its quite funny.
Thank you , I had to skip through the general talking etc in this vid, wow this girl and vid was extremely annoying noooooooo can't even watch anymore
@@almaster7457 I was going to say don't people fall asleep on trains and stuff all the time? It's the country that overworks themselves to death I am sure they fall asleep in public places.
Thanks. You're the hero we don't dererve, but we need.
The blue lighting on Ryo's face is giving me life.
So basically....don’t be a foreigner
Maybe locals can get in trouble with stuff that foreigners can get away with...examples anyone
What a retarded video. The Japanese law system is ridiculous.
@@grubbybum3614 Why call the video retarded just because the laws are?
@@grubbybum3614 agree the laws are ridiculous but the video is okay guess.
@@TheChickenRiceBowl idk. Becuz the laws are stupid
Just imagine running in Japan with all your documents in a briefcase. That would look so suspicious 😂
Uncool - but a fanny pack or bum bag should be perfect. Plus a few coins for vending if thirsty....
@@pillager6190 briefcase it is
onigiri u can just bring a copy not the actual ones cuz sometimes its dangerous if it get lost😂
Just bring your passport and ID if your a foreigner
I got pulled over while riding my girlfriend’s bicycle in Komazawa-daigaku. I am Indian-Black, and I speak fluent Japanese.
Cop asks, “Is this your bike?”
I scratch my head and say, “Not quite. It belongs to my girlfriend.”
“Your girlfriend? I see...and what is her name?”
(I give the cop her name.)
“Okay! Have a good night.”
Pretty sure he was trying to catch me lying-I said it with such precision without even thinking, either.
Don’t misinterpret what I’m saying here, either-I literally got lucky I think because I spoken clearly in Japanese. Cops here will arrest you if you’re drunk riding a bike; they’ll also fine you $500.00 if they catch you riding while wearing headphones, too.
This makes me feel less excited about going to Japan... they sound like they hold a lot of unfair prejudice...
@Collin Bell Yeah, sure! Just follow the rules, be respectful...and get harassed and targeted because you're a foreigner. I've done a lot of research on this and In Japan, you are more likely to be stopped and arrested because you're a foreigner than if you were a native Japanese. Stuff your guilty until proven innocent utopia sales pitch up your ass.
@Collin Bell it’s the safest from crime, but one of the worst for going to jail for something you didn’t do
I thought I was being arrested in Japan. Turned out some cops were taking me to their office drinking party
I got arrested in Japan once when I was studying abroad. I left my college gates and immediately the cops came after me. Turns out a foreigner broke into someones house and since I am foreign it automatically meant it was me. I got held for a few hours. They searched EVERYTHING. Asked why I was here, where I was at X time, etc. Eventually they found the real guy and released me. They were totally going to pin it on me if they never found him.
BootLoxes That sounds extremely scary... I don't think they would pin it on you with no evidence, but maybe you could be detained for a long time. Can I ask you, which nationality you are?
Well some of these sound rather depressing....
It's not as bad as it sounds though, because most of these aren't heavily enforced. Just good to know just in case!
TheUwagaPies I guess so, helps to be safe than sorry :)
@@TheUwagaPies And about 18+ jobs: if I'm foreigner musician and have musician education, if I want to work more, for example as barman, how risky would it be?
I'm just bit nervous about this one)
As much stuff as Logan Paul got away with, I expect you'll be fine.
Now I'm scared of coming to Japan xD
Ikr
Hope that's sarcasm. The only one I think would be hard... Just being stopped for being foreign. Oh. And #4. I can sleep anywhere, anytime.
Just follow the rules. How hard can that be?
Just dont break the law lol it's not that hard
R U a smoking weed foreigner who running with the 'stick' in the evenings and sometimes fall asleep during doing this even with no documents in the pocket? xD
Does Ryo have nightmares about being bald? He checks if he has hair every minute :D
Lol. I was wondering about that, too.
But he looks good doing it hahaha
But he looks hot while doing it😀
Or is he pulling it forward to be in a particular style?
I am a little confused. I thought it was okay to sleep anywhere? Or was that only a particular area/city? You mentioned it in another video.
I caught that too
Exactly.So what one is true
which*
I watched a video of someone camping in the park but he could set up his tent at a certain hr and had to tear it down before sun rise. I am questioning if he did that so he would not get caught now.
No weapons in Japan, eh? That means Chuck Norris is permanently banned, because he is a weapon.
Well that's a good one :D
Hahahahahah
The content of this video made me scared but Ryo compensates for all lol
You look great as always Ryo 😉😆
I have a question about medication and carrying your prescription with you. Is it enough to have your medication in the pharmacy jar, what show is your name and what is inside? Or do I have to have the doctor write a special note to say so and so is prescribed this medication? For the people who are getting in trouble for this, are they bringing their medication in the pharmacy jar, or in a separate non-pharmacy container? I know that if I ever happen to have a prescription at the time that I'm traveling, I'll keep it in the pharmacy made container with the pharmacy label. So in Japan, do I need a special doctor's note, or do I just bring stuff in the pharmacy jar? The thing about saying you need a prescription is that the prescription is the little piece of paper you take to the pharmacy in order to receive the medicine. Just wanted a little clarification on that.
OMG thank you SO MUCH!!! I had no clue that you couldn't bring certain medications (even though prescription) into Japan! Thanks from the bottom of my heart! I was going to take my Sudafed (the one that has the stimulant) to Japan in case my allergies flared up but now it looks like I'm going to have to leave them at home as those are considered illegal and it's on the No Exceptions list. This video probably saved me from being arrested lol
Oh, an apparently, it is OK to bring poison and deadly poison into Japan but you can't bring Sudafed or Adderall for ADHD as evidenced by the information from the Japan Embassy Website:
◆ Poison, Deadly poison, Prescription drug : Up to 1 month supply
◆ Drug for external use (excluding Poison, Deadly poison, Prescription drug) : Up to 24 per one item
◆ Injectable drug and Syringe for the drug: Up to 1 month supply
* Only "Pre-filled Syringe" or "Self-injection Kit"
◆ Other Drugs, Quasi drugs : Up to 2 month supply
WoAH.
Then what the hell am I supposed to buy at a pharmacy when I go to japan in a few weeks!? Help!
TheUwagaPies can y’all help the sick and needy figure out what medication Japan drugstores have?
I suppose they worry about Sudafed because it's commonly used to make meth.
Another video, another love towards The New Generation of The Uwaga Pies :D
Y'all making me NERVOUS as HELLLLLLLLLL😅😅😅😅😅😅
They will pull you over for anything. I was walking down the street near my house and they asked to see my id. And I’m Japanese...
Earlier me : Yeah now i can go to japan ..now : Nah no no not a chance ....not going there
Protip: Even if you have a residence card, always carry your passport as well!
I was stopped and questioned twice in a row while figuring out where to park at my local train station and getting it wrong both times. Of course there was a police station in the same lot, and they were bored, I guess. Each time they wanted to look closely at my passport, and the second time they even asked where my previous passport was (I'd told them - because they'd asked - that I'd been in the country before, but that visa wasn't in the current passport.) It took a bit of explaining in my crap Japanese that the US doesn't let you keep your old passports. Don't know if they actually understood that though, or just gave up trying because my Japanese really is that bad.
Gaah I missed you so much, I need more videos! I cherish all 4 of you, my fav TH-cam channel ❤
Well, I'm screwed. I have A.D.D. and I take my medicine so often for school that if I don't take I can get really weird and you can tell.
Yeah this video is really intimidating. The thought of being harassed by police officers for being a foreigner is unattractive.
I can imagineee... it's very unlikely though. It's just something to think about
The editing is absolute gold
(The number 4 ) Me and my family experienced that situation 🙍🏻♀️ . From Hiroshima we need to use “Ship Transportation” to make it in Etajima were we live, but then were late for the last ship in that day (my mom forgot the schedule thats why ship left us ) so we decided to wait until tomorrow morning for the first ship scheduled , but we cannot sleep inside the “ship station” so we wait outside and imagine its winter 😂 (bad day we can’t afford hotel that time cause i have only 1,000yen left and the room cost 5,000yen above 🤦🏻♀️ . No choice we waited outside until we fall asleep (2hours) there’s a guard of the station notice us and he said please follow me (thanks to him) he open the waiting shed and let us wait there he just off the light so that no one notice were inside cause its not allowed he just concern to us being suffer by cold outside the station. ( Thanks to that man the police didn’t see us ) God bless him ! 7:30 the Ship is there yehey !
thats very sweet and very humanly of that officer..... bless his lovely good soul..... ❤💕
I'm so glad I watched this
I'm confused... In your other video you said drinking and sleeping at public Park is allowed... 😆
Spent almost ten years in Japan. Never asked for papers or stopped for anything else.
As a tourist, is it ok to just carry a photocopy of your passport when out in Japan? If I'm going out to a few bars in the evening, I'm going to get a bit drunk, not so drunk that I cause trouble, but enough so that I lose things. The last thing I want to lose while in a foreign country is my passport (this has happened to me before).
Racial profiling. Japan is cool. But i like my freedom.
i’m american and after watching this i rather just make a mini japan inside my house, no one can arrest me in my own home ☺️
THE STRUGGLE FOR A FOREIGNER IN JAPAN LOL ITS SO REAL!!!
YAH BEST BELIEVE.
I want to visit, but I'm on medication for bipolar and depression. How can I find out if my meds are allowed in japan?
get online and check your National Government's 'diplomatic corps'. like the US State Department has webpage after webpage dedicated to 'Do's and Don'ts' in EVERY country around the world. also, alot of Japanese Embassies publish 'local language' webpages to assist foreigners.
editing. is. SO. annoying.
Nah
It's funnier when it's played at 2x speed
I agree
Agreed, I wanted to see the actual content but the editing made rather painful to watch, but hey, it's subjective, and the beauty of TH-cam is I (we) have plenty of other options.
I know right? Like a lot of channels, they think they’re very creative and tend to favor style over substance. Which is a shame because their substance is interesting but it’s made painful to watch because of all the edits and cuts.
Wow, now I'm scared to go.
Every time I hear a story about a Yakuza member beating or killing someone they always use a golf club in the story. Whether the stories are true or not, it just goes to show you can always find a loophole.
In Tang-Soo-Do we were taught that there are two objects to any given situation..."weapons" and "targets".. just gotta be creative
welp that goes a dream holiday destination.....😅
Great vid, as always, although now I feel a bit scared to visit Japan....
Nah, don't be! It's a .000000000000000001 chance ;D ahah
I so enjoy all of your videos! I would love to see a video on how each of you got to Japan and why you decided to live there for an extended period of time.
What about heart medication or antidepressants?
I love when Ryo is talking lots and lots
I wanted to see Japan. Not anymore.
This video was so much fun! Awesome editing!
Good job guys! That was informative and entertaining! Also a bit scary but it's not put me off visiting.
Funny thing is that the channel name in Polish means: "Attention, the dog".
😂💀
6:10 - After this story I expected to hear "and this guy was me"
I have a day job and status to stay here 3 years but work part time in a bar. Never heard of it being illegal. Please explain a little more.
Pam injapan so.... you have connections with the Yakuza i see.. 😉
i mean wut.
Foreigners aren't allowed to be in any industry considered an "adult industry" it depends on the place and the lines are not strongly drawn. For example, if the bar you work at can also be considered an Izakaya or something like that, then they don't consider it an adult industry. To engage in any activity that isn't specified on your visa requires a permit; and they won't give that to you for night jobs. www.tokyoimmigration.jp/?p=187
(But like I said, literally no one enforces this law. I have friends who are even on temp. visas and are doing it. It's just to be careful when you get paid and taxes)
I learned about foreigners not being able to work in adult industries by watching a show called nihonjin no shiranai nihongo. th-cam.com/video/mgAfflqWQfA/w-d-xo.html it is mentioned in the first episode but covered thoroughly in a later episode when they find a foreigner just holding a sign and asking people to enter a bar and said it was illegal. Now these foreigners were there on student visas which only allowed them to work part time so I'm not sure about how it works with other visas but I wouldn't take any chances.
More than half the things on this list are not illegal, and only a few warrant arrest, all others are infractions (usually resulting in fines), warnings, or detainment for questioning.
I love love love your vedios... I came across them last week and have been watching all of your pass ones. Enjoyed them very much. Looking forward to more. Thank you for doing them.
I miss Kasia!! But Theresa is adorable.
Kasia's been so busy!! But don't worry she's still around and will be in future videos. ;) Thanks for the compliment tho~~~~ Ilyy ahah
TheUwagaPies Thank you, happy to know she is well, and hope you all keep coming up with more content. You are all so fun to watch!
In another video you said its acceptable to pass out in public. Which is it ???
(1) My nose runs at odd times.
(2) I have ADHD.
Japan is OFF the bucket list...😝😝😝
New generation of Kasia and Kris! Its so cuuuute!!
We're like their clueless children lmaoooo
Serious question, I'd love to visit Japan. I recently had a Kidney Transplant, I take many prescription anti rejection drugs daily, I assume I may need something in writing to pass through Japanese customs. I wouldn't be carrying them in the streets of anything like that.
My friend had her vikadin pills taken away in Japan. Then she had to go to a hospital to get a Japanese painkiller. I guess it could have been worse...
thanks for the info. I will be in Japan for most of the month of August. This is enlightening. I will try to be very careful. I'll have my friend with me at all times
Nice, now I know a little more about what not to do, thanks guys.
Seeing Ryo makes my heart go DOKI DOKI
Keep your papers at all times. Got it
This montage is too much for me, can't watch it.
Kasia Mleczarska Because it seems scary to visit Japan or they’re obnoxious?
areume2 Because the montage is too dynamic and childish and I can't focus on what they're saying.
same here
im being stop very often in my country tho i dont smoke and barely drink so i guess ill be able to deal with the annoying controls xD
Drunk in a Station passed out at Christmas around Roppongi . The police help me into a hospital, they were very helpful!
I’ve never been stopped, asked for papers, I’m always on my bike, no issues for over 8 years. Went to the US, asked for a police officer for directions, and the officer went for his gun. He realized there was no issue, he stopped himself and gave me a warning of never asking for directions from a cop...
That's great! Yeah like we said at the end, you have to super unlucky for this to actually happen to you- as none of these rules are highly enforced. But it does happen, and is good to know just in case!
What city was this?
Bansho Roppongi is in central Tokyo.
City in the US was Miami, FL
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It's strange, as someone that lives in the US, hearing about the laws like that. I mean, from my understanding, Japan is not that dangerous anyway.
But in many places here at home, I don't even go there without concealed carrying my Glock 26 handgun. (my state has very lenient gun laws and, while most places are no danger, there are some areas I won't go unless I'm armed).
But just being allowed to carry a gun with no permit is such a normal thing here. I just carry it pretty much everywhere it's allowed. Violent attacks are very uncommon in my small rural town, but in some of the cities nearby, there are muggings, knife attacks, and other such incidents that happen a quite bit more frequently.
I can be safe in saying I wouldn't have a problem leaving my gun or knife at home when I travel to Japan though.... I would much love to be able to come back and also would love to not get arrested for having a gun at an airport. Or any weapon for that matter.
Its sounds like the yakuza are the actual good guys (they are like the union protecting regular peoples rights) and the police is more like the mafia kidnapping people for no reason other than intimidation?! What's going on? But they couldn't arrest the aum shinrikyo cult when all their neighbors where saying that they where up to something weird?!
I was once questioned by Japanese police in Tokyo when I was filming a vlog. Wow I never knew how much trouble I could have been in.
I lived in Japan over eight years with my foreign family and never had any of these issues.
I wanted to visit Japan one day until I saw this video. Now I’m terrified. Lol
The cow and the stick on minecraft cracked me up
Just join the Yakuza and get it done with... 🤣🤣
Thank you for the great video!
I'm so confused about the bike papers? Do you need to carry a receipt or do you need register your bike?
I have heard of some one getting arrested in Japan for carry a leather man around. As an Aussie I wear mine daily for work. But most of these things is just ridiculous. Like seriously screwing up your flight times by a few hours and get banned for Japan for 10 yrs that is just a massive wtf joke.
Wonder how the Olympics is going to go next year in Tokyo? I envision a nightmare not only for police.
But for the tens of thousands of visitors descending on Japan. Who will be completely clueless of most of these things.
Let's hope Japan can handle it in a way that doesn't involve the international press or loss of face.
Maybe they should pass along this video to all those who plan to attend the games. You guys could be like ambassadors of the games. :b
You can actually have a rifle or shotgun in Japan for hunting. The licensing process is extensive, involving training with both written and practical examination that requires a 95% score to pass. New rifle licensing is illegal, so current owners cannot transfer them to a new person, and their estate transfers them to the police when the person dies. Handgun ownership is completely illegal.
Also, it's actually required by US law for foreign nationals and US permanent residents (ie, non-citizens) to have their residency documents on them at all times.
A 30-day supply of most prescription drugs are allowable for tourists. Some drugs, like Aderall, are illegal with or without a prescription. The Japanese US embassy site suggests you bring a copy of the prescription as well as a letter explaining the purpose and use of the drug. However, in the times I've been to Japan for tourism, nobody has ever (at customs or otherwise) asked about or searched for any drugs. I have a couple of regulatory prescriptions that I have to take on a daily basis, so they travel with me. If you have a prescription drug that you think might be sketchy (like an opioid, for example), check with the nearest embassy/consulate. It's possible to apply for and receive a certificate allowing the drug, but I've never gone through the process, so no idea how difficult it is.
My first time in Japan I saw a Japanese police officer give a young foreign kid (maybe 5-6) a ticket for skateboarding in Harajuku. His parents looked so confused.
That's scary. I've seen videos of people inline skating all over Japan and thought it was cool to do so. I was even planning on bringing some skates on my next visit.
Skateboarding isn’t a problem for Japanese, but skateboarding in public roads especially shopping districts is a no-no for us. Reasons because it loud and not safe in places where there’s a lot of people. We aren’t allowed to cause trouble迷惑 to anybody so yeah...If there’s a no bycicle sign then no skateboarding or roller skating etc.
People who let their kids do any dangerous and obnoxious things, at home, or especially a foreign country, should be punished.
My wild bet is.... Americans?
I'm confused, in a different video, Ryo said drunk people sleep in public all the time and no one bothers them but here they say you'll be taken to the police... which is it?
Hi, would a copy of your passport be enough. Or not? I usually carry a copy of my passport when I travel in Europe. Thanks!
No, you need your actual passport! (they want to check the visa stamp)
Wow. Thanks for an informative video!
These 2 be charming AF
I having a sneaking suspicion that Japan really doesn't WANT foreigners there.
Makes me not want to visit Japan. I was starting to plan a trip but it sounds like harassment. Does age matter? I’m 50, maybe the police won’t just stop me for nothing?
So I have to go without my ptsd and anxiety medicines for two weeks for my honeymoon :(
steve gale My doctor prescribed marijuana for both(mainly anxiety) as well as multiple Psychotropic medications for the ptsd, both of which are currently under the strictly forbidden list sadly.
toroc I wasn’t expecting them to, I was just listing my medicines to show that I can’t bring them in even with the prescription.
My prescriptions are automatically sent in to the pharmacy so does this mean I’m screwed because I no longer use physical copies?
You just need to ask your doctor for a physical copy of your prescription so you can take it with you to Japan. Make sure you plan ahead so that you have time to see your doctor and pick up your prescription before you go though!
Wait so for the prescription drug point, what your saying is that even with my prescription on hand I can’t have ADHD medication in Japan...
TnT
is that what you’re saying...
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No, it depends on the medicine! Also, if you have the prescription in hand they can't do anything. There is a list of no exception banned drugs though, so I would check the kind and compare it to that list to be safe.
How can one of the best countries in the world ban the best smokeable substance smh
3:19 Asia? Weapons? Nah fam, you's about to catch these hands (translation: Asian's don't need weapons to whoop you, their hands are more than enough)
And now we know why it's still a popular thing
In where I live, there are so much crimes/thefts that even the police can't be bothered to help theft victims anymore. Hopeless.
Come to the Netherlands, In the Netherlands you can smoke weed.
Not true. I was drunk and feel asleep at Kobe station and the guard man just woke me up and kicked me out. Wrong again, I have never been stopped and harassed by the police for no reason.
I watched and I understand everything you have stated in this video. Sincerely, Mr. John Angelo LaPaglia
I would love to visit Japan but with all these restrictions there is no way I would. I have been on morphine for many years so I am sure I would be detained for god knows how long and without the medication I would be in extreme pain. Japan is definitely one country I would avoid.
I guess Japan has a similar system to certain American states. In my state It is legal to carry firearms without the need for any permits (Constitutional Carry). However alot of residents dont know this, much less visitors from other states and counties. I carry everywhere I go, which is legal. But I still get weird looks alot if anyone notices my gun or holster setup.
Butch Cassidy wat state i u in bro
What about eating chocolate on
A Thursday morning ?
The not sleeping in public thing contradicts another video where you say it is common and allowed for people to pass out drunkenly in subways etc
Very informative advice for foreigners.... there is a saying which goes “In Rome do as Romans do.”
What if i need to get my kitchen knife sharpened?) so i need to take it with me in a bag, right?
Dude Ryo is dope af. Love this dude
Ryo loves you too
Wow they’ll deport you for weed guess I can’t live in japan lol I need it to sleep
So that means no to going to Japan. I have a number of major health problems and have a very long list of prescription and over the counter medications I HAVE to take several times a day. These are due to diabetes and severe pain so I am on narcotics and anti-anxiety medications among others. So that leaves Japan out.
I've read a lot of comments like yours, and my advice is don't take above from kids so seriously, they don't seem to be that serious.
And the idea that you can't have prescription drugs in a modern country like Japan is ridiculous. Just check they embassy for rules.