申し訳ありません。日本人として食べ物を残してはいけない大事な理由を忘れてました！ 私たちは食べ物の命を頂く際に、「いただきます」と言う事で食べ物への感謝を示しています。また日本も豊かではない時代もあったので、食べられる事に感謝する。当たり前の事です。よって食べ物を残すのは命を与えてくれた全ての生き物達（植物も含めて）に失礼であるというのが理由です。 ご指摘のコメント感謝致します。 I (Ryosuke) am sorry that I completely forgot about really important reason why we don't leave food, which my mom and teachers taught me. We say "Itadakimasu" to thank all the food for giving us their lives. There were times when we didn't have enough food, so we appreciate the fact we can eat. Very natural. So, leaving food means wasting all the foods (animals, plants and vegetables) lives.
Texan in Tokyo I know you've said that taking a doggy bag isn't typically something they do. Do those restaurants typically offer takeout or are they dine in only?
There is a reason by all means. - Professional chef may not permit it(because balance of the taste). - The restaurant may not guarantee about allergy(it is impossible to do the liquor). - The (cheap) restaurant might only warm it with a microwave oven. etc. For example, Yakitori(mostly can take it home). Though a professional chef cooks it, it's too simple (not easy). It is impossible to pull alcohol(alcohol in the source).
In Canada we don't wear shoes in the house either. I never understood the reasoning behind wearing shoes in the house. It just tracks dirt inside, and it's less comfortable than socks. Some doctors offices and such here will also encourage people to take their shoes off, especially in the winter when people's boots are all wet and snowy.
Not all Americans wear shoes in the house, there are many places that will ask that you take your shoes off, and you either go barefoot or with socks since we don't provide guest slippers or you could bring your house shoes. I wear my house shoes all the time here.
I wear shoes in the house, and my dad will wear slippers, but that is because we have bad arches and it is physically painful to go barefoot for too long.
I find it funny that - in Japan, Violence is more Taboo than sexuality, - In the USA, Sexuality is more Taboo than Violence - In France... we don't talk about France.
Well, it's not necessarily that black and white either. In Japan, for instance, you have censored porn, and it's frowned upon to show your cleavage (yet for some reason, you can show as much leg as you want).
Braden Hamilton If there is a white pizza out there like that, then it is obviously a different kind of white pizza. The kind you generally see in pizzerias is either plain cheese or just alfrado sauce. I've seen some recipes with pomegranate on the pizza, however really look white generally from what I've seen. They have had something else on them that has made them white like goat. Not saying that doesn't exist, but I am saying it's not as common. The most common types of white pizza are the ones I have listed.
Nysguy2003 No more new posts, at least related to their personal lives and experience. That might change later. I only discovered that channel with their goodbye episode.
Tatoos are always seen as gang realated. So no tatoos. Not even a little flower or a hello kitty face. I laughed so hard. And now my plan is to go to japan and become the legendary Hello Kitty Yakuza boss XD
I find the first point interesting. I have a roughly three by four inch Claddagh tattoo between my shoulder blades, and I didn't have a problem on our trip with hot springs/onsen. We visited about a half dozen onsen during our three-ish months in Japan, and no one at an onsen said anything to me about my tattoo, and they were all public onsen(plus one ryokan) So, maybe I just lucked out, or maybe that has really changed a lot the past few years. I was nervous the first onsen I went to in Shizuoka, that I wouldn't be allowed in, but no one ever said anything, so I even just forgot to be conscious of it.
It's interesting because I've met people who have been totally fine in Japan with their tattoos... and I also have friend that had very traumatic experiences getting asked to leave (kicked out, really) from an onsen when they didn't speak Japanese because of a small tattoo on their foot or wrist. I think it really depends on how lax the owners are and whether one of the other Japanese patrons leaves to go report you. I'm glad you didn't have an issue when you were in Japan!
Oh thanks, me too! I was worried at first, but I was so happy I never encountered a problem. And now that it's getting colder here in the Midwest US, I REALLY miss onsen. :) Well, one of the many, many things I miss about Japan.
We don't wear shoes inside in Sweden either (at least in peoples houses), and i REALLY don't get how people can do that. Shoes are SO dirty and some people even wear Them in bed or on the sofa.. i mean Wtf??
Eh, I have multiplepairs of shoes. A few of the pairs never leave the house, only for inside use. And generally if you come into my house and step on the carpet with your shoes you losing your feet.
Dust is NOT the most that is getting on your shoes in California. The ground (paved or not) is home to tons of nasty things and bacteria. Just think about people walking in a public restroom then anywhere else.... Then tracking that into your house. Eeek.
I actually like the "don't wear shoes inside", I hate when people come to my house with shoes on, especially if it's rainy outside. If I tell them to cange into slippers they watch me like I'm crazy. well sorry, I just want to keep my house clean
TheCeska90 I'm Asian and was always taught to take my shoes off whenever I enter into anybody's home - including mine of course. To me, this is a sign of respect. I don't want dirts and sh** from outside in places I walk in barefoot. Lol. All my friends are aware of this and are now used to it. ;-)
In my country of origin is very common to offer slippers (old, worn, half ripped apart fabric slippers that were passed from mother to daughter I guess) to the guests. Older generations feel that it's totally fine to do. But in my opinion it's disgusting, unless they offer disposable slippers which is never the case. So either guests are bare feet (which I am totally fine) or wear old slippers.
That's done a lot here in the US as well. It really just depends on whoever's home it is your visiting. the only times i've ever been to homes that i didn't have to take off my shoes in were apartments without carpets since the floors are easier to clean.
I don't know if it's just a Hispanic thing but it's considered extremely rude to take off your shoes in someone else's home (unless they tell you to of course)
Makeit Rina yeeeeeah..... I'll only take my shoes off if they tell me to..... Otherwise, I'm keeping em on I'm not sure if its a Hispanic thing also, even tho I am Hispanic =T But I do agree with you =3
Generally speaking most people don't really care if it's a personal visit or if you're staying over (but keep your socks on), some people will tell you to take them off at the door. If it's a party however, it's usually not okay to take them off.
This is why I always ask beforehand, even if the signs are obvious (e.g. some families have a bunch of shoes at the door, but that could mean they alternate between different pairs often).
It's funny you think No cheese pizza's weird, because one of the most popular pizzas in Italy is the Marinara, which doesn't have cheese. We also have some pizzas without tomatoes
I used to work at a little pizza place in a gas station and this one family would call and order a pepperoni pizza with no cheese. The high school kids that worked there would always freak out about "how is that pizza?" or "how do I make that?" I'd explain that the son was lactose intolerant and to just make it like normal. I'd usually just cover all of the sauce with pepperoni like I would with cheese.
I'm from the Netherlands, but I know it's common in the United States to tip waiters. In Japan that is considered rude right? Also refusing your change in a store or cab? Just heard if from a friend though..
I'm not living in Japan but went there a couple of times, I can confirm that I've never tipped there (or anywhere in Asia for that matter) and many people don't like tips. They get paid a normal salary and some restaurants have a build in service fee that will be written(or hidden) somewhere on the menu. I don't know the motivation for Japan but in China it's rude to give tips. The people who work get paid buy their boss and won't accept money from others as they are not their boss. Some people told me they don't want to be pitied others don't want to feel like prostitutes. I tried tipping in China a few times after some very tasty food, but quickly learned that's not done. Had money thrown at me once or twice. To take it one step further, I've sometimes had Japanese Taxi drivers refuse my change because they didn't want the small coins or something. so I actually paid less than the meter showed. Very different from the Netherlands :P
From what I heard it's ONLY the US pretty much that gives tips to waiters. That's because they get paid so little so it's customary (but not required) to tip them for their good service. Not doing it will be very rude. I'm not sure why the system is like that though, they work hard...
In the Netherlands it's also normal to give some tip, like 10% if you think the service was awesome in a restaurant or terrace. In bars you don't normally tip (I think) In any case, you don't have to tip if you don't want to and that's fine. After speaking with Americans about tipping I understand you basically won't be able to safely return to the place if you don't tip. But the U.S. is big, so it might be a skewed impression. No idea why they don't just raise the wage and cut the tipping as it's basically the same thing.
In Germany it's also common to tip in restaurants because they don't earn that much, but they don't depend on it as much. Also there's not really a rule of how much is tipped. I just round up a little, for example if I have to pay 18,50 I'll give 20. When waiters aren't polite or something I don't tip at all, though. Sometimes other people get tipped as well. I'm a florist for example and every once in a while people tip us, too. Sometimes just 1 or 10 cents or whatever so they just say "keep the change", but some people also tip 1, 2 or sometimes even 5 Euro when they bought a big bouquet or something.
I have 28 tattoos because I am half Native American. They were done with a tapstick and were done traditionally, many during ceremony. For us, it to discriminate against tattoos, would be a violation of religious freedoms. I always wanted to go to Japan. I have Japanese ancestry on my mother's side, so I often thought about going. This sort of changes my mind. :( I don't want to be discriminated against for my beliefs or my traditional culture, which is sacred to me and completely not related to gangs.
tri morey within a few years you should be fine you have to realize the triad ran Japan after the empire fell for decades and triads loved tattoos so yeah
For (urban) India: 1. No real problems with tattoos, but some people might judge you in the streets (they usually won't actually say anything), and it's best to keep them covered when applying for a job etc. 2. You can make a substitution or change to most meals at good restaurants; the only thing is that they might not be able to cancel part of your order if it's been a while and they already started making it (same as anywhere else, I suppose). 3. Most parents will teach you not to waste food (since we have so many poor people starving etc), but it's not that big of a deal if you leave something on your plate at a restaurant. Don't do it if you're invited to someone's house for a meal, though! 4. It's pretty common to see people talking on the phone in public (often rather loudly), and the worst that can happen is people giving you annoyed glances, but no one usually says anything about it. Personally, I really don't like when people do it, though. 5. Yeeeah, PDA really isn't a good idea in India. Just go somewhere more private; there's lots of people with crazy "moral" standards who might take offence to what you're doing, even if you're just kissing your significant other. Hugging is generally considered ok in the nicer parts of town (trust me, you'll know them when you see them). 6. You can usually wear your shoes inside most places, but some people have a stand or small cupboard for guests to keep their shoes in right by the door to their house, and some doctors offices have it too, but almost everywhere else it's fine. Obviously, you can't wear your shoes inside a temple or mosque, but churches are fine (duh).
Ryosuke is the MAN! I guess that's what I should expect from someone who is equal parts Captain America and Buddy the Elf :). I gotta say honestly though, if more of us men were like Ryosuke this world would be a much better place. And Grace is incredible too, they are a perfect match. It's really obvious the tremendous love and respect you two have for each other and for other people in general. Sincerely, I honestly can't think of a better compliment. Thank you so much, I really enjoy your videos.
Ryosuke's english has drastically improved! When he said "If you can't finish your milk, I'm your guy". That's like a very idiomatic kind of thing to say.
Is it really that strange to take off your shoes when you come inside? You won't have to vacuum as much, and it's just more sanitary. My mom would insist that we take our shoes off at the door since we were young, so it's just a habit now. Especially when going into someone elses house.
You guys are so fun to watch. I stayed a month in Japan for a business trip, and before I went, I was sat down in a room with some management people, and some supporters from the Japan plant. They spent about an hour telling me things I could and could not do while in Japan. I was nervous by the end of the meeting, because it had a very ominous feel to it. Once I got there, I was greeted by people I knew who had visited America, and I was able to relax. It ended up being one of the best experiences of my life. I look forward to the day I can return with my family.
Shreyas Chand I really love that intro too. I was afraid they had stopped using it, but they do still use it sometimes. It was in the last video (the one about Grace's Ninja Warrior experience).
What do you do when you have allergies though? I'm planning to travel to japan and I have a deadly onion allergy and I'm worried about whether or not it'll be taken seriously or whether or not I can even ask for "no onions"
CUTE as ever! I can't take credit for noticing though, it was my wife who said "hey I think they...." so we went back and rewatched the other vid. Question, did someone sew those outfits for you or did you buy them?
Your wife is awesome~ We got the shirts in Ghana when we were there earlier this year visiting my parents. We picked out a pattern and had the shirts made to fit our measurements. We haven't had an occasion to wear them at the same time (because that's TOO matchy-matchy) but we both love the cut and color, so they were a great investment.
Jill Kwiecien sorry but I simply can't understand why people have to have a full conversation on a public bus, over the years I have heard dozens of personal conversations all shouted at high volume. It takes all my strength sometimes not to tell some especially obnoxious person to shut up.
What's annoying for me is when people are speaking about their lives so loudly, you are forced to eaves drop even though you don't want to. Awkward because you are not in the conversation but you have to listen to it all >__> though honestly, if you are with friends on the train and in a good mood, I can understand why ya wanna talk.
I just found this channel as I was waiting for a game to update. Man... I have to say I love your videos. Both of you have really amazing personalities, and you fit each other very well. It makes me happy to see such a good bond between people from almost opposite sides of the globe. Why, oh why.... Can the entire world noot be more condusive to this type of harmony?
I'm American and I agree with the no shoes rules. It just makes cleaning the floors easier. But what I want to know is what you do with the shoes you take off?
We (in Malaysia) stack them on a shoe rack or keep it in a shoe cabinet which are placed near the door/house entrance. Here in Malaysia it is about cleanliness.
The shoe thing is funny, in Canada it is also rude to leave your shoes on when entering someone's home, unless that person tells you that it's ok to leave them on. Most doctor and dentist offices also have you take off your shoes before entering, especially in the winter time so you don't track salt, water and sand all over the floors.
Yea it's one thing just to make a quick call to tell the people you live with that you're leaving and will be home soon, or that you're going to be a little late because of traffic back up, but I cannot understand why you would want to talk about personal stuff in a public place like that.
MoonstonePearl21 yes exactly! like I'll call my mom so she knows to pick me up at the bus stop or something like that but when friends call me and they want to have a conversation i'm like....i'll call you back dude. I don't get people who have that level of comfort in public
no t cool I can't believe some of the stuff I hear people talking about in public sometimes. I have this one example that really stands out to me. It wasn't a conversation over the phone, though. It was in person with a few friends, but this one girl on a shuttle bus on my campus was talking real loudly so everyone could hear about the situation with her Ex boyfriend :/ Seriously. I don't think everyone was interested in hearing how she cheated on him and he cheated on her, and all the details about the guy she cheated with. She was talking about how he's such a dumb*** and how he has a really stupid tattoo. I was feeling bad for this guy by this point because this girl just seemed so nasty. Also despite all the flaws with this other guy, the sex was apparently really great, because I'm just sure you were dying to know about that just like we all were on the bus :/ She said this part in a really loud whisper. It was pretty much a stage whisper. I guess that was her take on modesty. We all heard it anyway. Some people are really immature and think everything they have to say is oh so interesting. I'm like keep your sexual indiscretions to yourself lady.
Am I the only one to notice that his shirt is made from the same fabric as Grace's dress in the "Okay in Japan, not in USA" episode? Have one of you taken up sewing your own clothes? (They look awesome, btw!)
In colder, more wet states, taking your shoes off when you enter someone's home is pretty common, though. I enforce it for my home, anyway. No way in hell I'm cleaning mud and muck off my carpet, you can stand in the entryway that has a rug and hardwood floors and take those off if you're going to come in. If you don't want to, you can either go somewhere else or scrub it out yourself. Only thing we need to embrace is house slippers for guests. We'll let you run around in your socks lol.
i agree, i have cleaning up mud and leaves and whatever else that comes in from shoes/boots. in my house we take our shoes off by the door if they are dry they go to a shoe/boot area on the carpet if they are wet they sit on the floor that can be mopped
I grew up in Minnesota until I was 12, when my family moved to Texas. I was so surprised when we moved that most white Texans didn't take their shoes off in the house! I still always take my shoes off but it's funny how weather can affect cultural behaviors.
Yep. In my state you just assume you are required to take off your shoes when you enter somebodies home. The only time you don't is when your host specifically tells you that you can keep your shoes on.
wow I have a big tattoo on my leg. I got it because I have been in a wheelchair twice so I decided tat I wanted something to look at when it happens again to remind me that I will walk again. It a Phoenix
At ballparks in Japan, you're supposed to dispose of your own trash. This is not something we're used to in the US; we think that this is what the custodial staff is for. I was politely directed to do this by another fan when I was at a Japanese baseball park. The odd thing to me was that there are practically no receptacles in which to dispose of your trash. I had to walk a long way to find one. If they want you to dispose of your trash, you'd think they'd make it easier for you to do so. In the US usually there are plenty of receptacles but often people dont use them.
I hate that mindset of "That's what they get paid to do" because people then have absolutely no care for what they mess up or leave behind. On the flip-side, Americans will then also say, "I don't get paid enough to do this". It just goes in a circle.
My story I like to say, when a Hurricane hits a city and knocks the power grid offline, that's electricians fix. But I don't go around knocking power lines down because it's their job to fix.
I disagree. In American public spaces it's still considered rude to leave your trash for the custodian crew. It's expected of you to throw it away and is frowned upon when people don't. The fact that people don't is the reason why they must hire custodian crews to keep the spaces nice and clean after events. I hate the way America is littered with trash, even in nature parks you will see where people have left items. True, there isn't a shortage of trash cans here, so its disappointing and very rude when people don't use them.
I can't stand when people leave their mess on the table or in their seat/floor.... It is rude! I don't work in restaurants but can imagine how annoying it is. In a way it's like saying "Screw you"
Aw, you guys are absolutely adorable together! It's a shame I didn't find your channel until after you'd ended it to raise a family (I saw both farewell videos), since it would have been so much fun learning about the cultural differences, and what life's like as an American living there! But, I really respected your reasons for leaving, too. Letting your kids decide for themselves if they want to be on here or not is important. Best of luck to you guys in raising a family! I know you both will make fantastic parents!
Do students really do a lot of cleaning at their own schools in place of a janitor? I've heard that a few places. The level of disrespect for janitorial staff and shared environment in American schools in crazy. I think we could benefit from teaching students something like that.
In my country kids took part in cleaning the school to a small degree (e.g. took shifts washing their classroom). Then it was prohibited by law, which I don't think was a good move.
At my school we didn't leave things behind (well not on purpose there would be a few times someone forgot something) and we kept our school clean. I don't believe in doing away with janitors though since that would put a lot of people out of a job.
as a school janitor in America, I respect this post. haha! side note, also related this vid: kids waste so much food! some of them don't even touch their lunch and just dump it in the trash. it kills me...
the janitors could actually become caretakers for other parts of ther school. Fixing things that are breaking,bringing in new equipment,etc. They could get better pay then too~
Hi Grace, last week sometime I saw a documentary called Mighty Trains, and they talked about the Shinkansen. I thought I recognized Ryosuke on the train with the host of the documentary. Was he in that? (Sorry, totally off topic, but this has been in my head since I saw the show!)
Maybe it's a Midwesterner thing, I live in Minnesota, but I won't answer my phone on the bus or in public places both because I find it rude and because you have to speak too loud for comfort (mine and the other passengers') just to be heard.
Faelyn Dexter I live in Minnesota as well. I feel like it is commonly thought as rude to be talking on the phone in public in Minnesota, especially in waiting areas (store, doctor etc).
I think in many places it is found rude since no one likes overhearing someone else's conversation (it always makes me feel like I'm eavesdropping and that makes me uncomfortable.)
I wish people didn't talk on the phone in public trains/subways etc in Toronto, it would be SO much better! There's always that one person....that's yelling on their phone. Also - most ppl don't wear shoes in their house where I live in Canada. Why would you wear shoes on the carpet, dear american friends?!
when you have carpet floor is custom to take your shoes off or ask the host, but a lot of people have wooden floors and we dont really care about shoes on wood
I live in the US and take off my shoes at home. It's more comfortable and makes my floor less dirty. When some guests come over, I wish they would take off their shoes too because they get dirt on my floor lol. And people talking loudly on their phones is really annoying.
Connor O I don't like stepping on sharp or dangerous things on the floor. So I tend to wear shoes. If I could get my roommates to take their shoes of before coming inside I would, but in the meantime I protect my feet. Ever since I got glass shards I my feet.
Japan takes that to extremes though. You can have different slippers for different rooms so to move around a house requires changing your shoewear so much!
I have more tattoo (most on my arms). Some Japanese people look my arms with O-O and curiosity. Some people asked me to photograph my tattoo and I had many positive feedback about my tattoo (usually by old people).
What about texting on the phone? Is that rude? I don't know anyone who talks on the phone in public, they all text especially in crowded places where it is hard to hear. If the alert is on vibrate I don't see it being rude.
It's actually one of the main differences I noticed between small towns and cities in Japan. You're taking the train between towns, everyone's looking outside the old ladies are chatting (seems to be totally ok to talk just not on the phone when it's not so busy). You're in Tokyo and bam, out come the phones, everyone on the train will have a phone or book out. Actually they're more likely to be reading or gaming than texting.
i feel like pda is a mixed bag in america. the people who decide that they are comfortable w pda beyond hand-holding are completely a-ok with it, while everyone else looks on in disgust, haha.
I'm American, and I'm cool with hand holding and the occasional peck and all... but if you start making weird noises or something I just leave the room >< so awkward!
My question then becomes: is there a fundamental reason witnessing PDA makes people uncomfortable, that can withstand logical questioning? If PDA is rude, or witnessing it makes someone uncomfortable, my questions are: what makes it rude, why does it make someone uncomfortable but other people don't care if they see PDA? Not everything we are taught by society actually makes sense or can withstand scrutiny.
In Canada we treat "shoes in the house" the same way as Japan. Unless there's an important reason to keep them on, be considerate and take off your shoes. No one wants to do extra cleaning because you got the floors dirty. It's a matter of being nice to the people that invite you into their home. I can understand if your culture views it differently, but guests should also respect the rules of the house they visit. Edit: I should mention that this only applies to private homes, not work places or hospitals/clinics. In those places, it really depends on the situation. If I'm a patient staying in a hospital room, then I don't wear shoes at all. If I'm visiting to see someone, then I'm never asked to take off my shoes. I did see some offices were employees don't wear shoes, but it was very clean and casual. The office I currently work in used to be a normal house, so we still take off our shoes at the door.
ZakTheFallen I usually take my shoes off at home, and I have “house shoes” that I wear just in the house. Mostly because I don’t like to wear out my socks.
Jonathon Dunn Because I was unable to use italics or to underline that part of the message for emphasis, I used quotation marks instead. Thank you for asking.
Texan in Tokyo, I have a question. If you are going to a public place where you have to put on slippers, will you have to bring your slippers or they provide you with a pair?
I actually really miss that. I'm a dental assistant, so I am used to wearing one anyway, but half the time we were in Japan(especially January and February) I wore a mask if I was feeling under the weather. I wish I could do that here in the US, I would get some strange looks and rude comments. :/
Expl0re Life I've gotten sick so many times from jerks who don't turn away or cover their mouth. I _wish_ people would adopt face masks when sick instead of the weird stigma people have about it.
Swiatdk702 I'm assuming she's in love with her tattoo, but is thinking about concealer for those times when it is frowned upon to have tattoos in public, like the examples they gave in this video...
If u think PDA is offensive in Japan, u should check what happens when someone does that in other parts of the world like some parts of Arabia or Asia , not to mention the couple who've been recently jailed in Dubai💫⚖😂
I lived in a remote area of India for a little while where I was told PDA leads to stoning. Like everyone gets to throw rocks at you if you're kissing in public or something. But men touched each other all the time, like holding hands and leaning on each other and stuff. It was very different from what i'm used to
If you have a tattoo and are going to Japan buy Durmablend concealer or Hard Candy’s glamouflage concealer. For the cheaper concealer spray with hairspray a few times before getting in water to keep it from running, I used it to hide a tattoo from my family because my mom hated tattoos for a long time. Also for piercings get clear flexible retainer, cut them so they’re flush with your skin and put a dab of concealer over it, people may notice an imperfection but usually they think it’s a mild skin blemish you’re covering
Doggie or to go bags are a necessity in some restaurants that have huge plates.they know its hard to eat that much. So what are the plate portions in Japan? So would it be rude to order a meal to go after eating an entire meal at the restaurant?
As someone who's always taken off my shoes as I get home (or when I was younger, like kindergarten and early school as well), I find it strange to walk around with your shoes indoors. It's unsanitary and brings unnecessary dirt into the home, and it's just more comfortable to take your shoes off after a long day haha.
How does Japan act about piercings. I want to get some piercings later on in my life but I want to go to Japan too. I don't want to be associated as a bad person or rude.
#2, the meal substitution. I'm so glad that didn't end up being an issue for me. I'm a pretty picky eater. Apparently it comes from when I was a child and seriously allergic to pretty much everything under the sun (had a list of things I could eat safely that was much shorter than the things we knew I couldn't have). Allergies change, and body built up tolerances to most things, but that time when I couldn't eat a ton of different plants and such has me still pick a bunch of ingredients in my food. Visited Japan, dove right into everything. I don't know if it's just that they use fresher food, or less preservatives or whatever, but I just dove into dishes I wouldn't have touched back home (and still don't touch here now that I'm back). I'm not sure they make bad food in Japan, so the whole 'no substitution' thing ends up being a complete non-issue.
Trust me as a vegan I totally understand the struggle of no cheese pizza. One time I called a pizza place to order a pizza without cheese and they laughed and hung up on me....
The shoe thing is an interesting one for me. I have a disability that requires me to wear leg braces. Without shoes, I'd be walking on screw heads (very unsafe and also not great for most floors). Even though once I explain, most people understand, it still feels weird depending on where I am.
Aw I just found your videos and saw that you ended them, so now I'm just watching them all lol. I keep thinking you look so familiar though... you don't happen to be from the Leander area, do you? Right outside Austin?
In the case of not being able to change your order or like remove certain items, is it rude to then take the items off the burger or like remove the carrots from the noodles?
I find it annoying when teenagers are talking on the bus to their friends, especially young teens. Maybe it just makes me think back to how I was in middle school.
I was in Japan two weeks ago and I noticed that it seems to be frowned upon if someone it's on the street walking (I even saw a sign at a shop that it's prohibited to eat while walking). Is this true? And if yes, why is that?
Question: When you're in a restaurant and you can't finish what you been eating and there's some left over on your plate, can you also ask for a plate trade to take home?
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i find this couple just too cute.
Crysta Burdg the guy is killing it
He really is! Never found Asian men attractive, sorry, but he is ADORABLE!!!!
True, but it kills my soul.
Forever alone
Jacoby2000 😢 aww cheer up. I get down sometimes too, but life is ever changing. Make the best of what ya got
申し訳ありません。日本人として食べ物を残してはいけない大事な理由を忘れてました！
私たちは食べ物の命を頂く際に、「いただきます」と言う事で食べ物への感謝を示しています。また日本も豊かではない時代もあったので、食べられる事に感謝する。当たり前の事です。よって食べ物を残すのは命を与えてくれた全ての生き物達（植物も含めて）に失礼であるというのが理由です。
ご指摘のコメント感謝致します。
I (Ryosuke) am sorry that I completely forgot about really important reason why we don't leave food, which my mom and teachers taught me.
We say "Itadakimasu" to thank all the food for giving us their lives. There were times when we didn't have enough food, so we appreciate the fact we can eat. Very natural. So, leaving food means wasting all the foods (animals, plants and vegetables) lives.
The supply of the food is related with population.
Thus, the quantity of the food does not matter.
面倒なので日本語で書く。必要なら英訳して欲しい。
食べ残さない、というのは別途書いたように仏教の影響を受けている。ベジタリアンは植物のみだが、日本が言う「生き物」は動植物だから「命への感謝」は動物だけを意味しない。
また、食べ物を残す文化／残さない文化という話をすると、食物が足りない文化ほど残すことを必須事項としている。
つまり、「残すほど、接待した／豊かだ」という意味。
これは体型にも現れていて、多くの文化では「ふくよか」であることが美人の条件。
食物に不自由しないということを意味する限りこうなって当然。
近年、食物は不自由しない世界が現れた。それが西側諸国。
こうなると、痩せていることが美人の条件だし、食事を粗末するか否かはマナーの問題。
物理的な問題から解放されて、人は堕落した。
さらについでに書くと、お湯を共有する公衆浴場では公衆衛生上の問題もある。
湯船を共有するから入れ墨を入れいている人は病気になりやすい。
（食事の）アレルギーの話同様、責任を持てないことはやらない。
特に生命に関わることを簡単に請け負うのは無責任と考える。
アレルギーは下手すると死ぬよ。和食でアルコール抜きとか言うなら無理でしょ。
ハラールなんて言ったら絶対無理。
Texan in Tokyo I know you've said that taking a doggy bag isn't typically something they do. Do those restaurants typically offer takeout or are they dine in only?
There is a reason by all means.
- Professional chef may not permit it(because balance of the taste).
- The restaurant may not guarantee about allergy(it is impossible to do the liquor).
- The (cheap) restaurant might only warm it with a microwave oven.
etc.
For example, Yakitori(mostly can take it home).
Though a professional chef cooks it, it's too simple (not easy).
It is impossible to pull alcohol(alcohol in the source).
Texan in Tokyo you guys are so good with each other 😍
In Canada we don't wear shoes in the house either. I never understood the reasoning behind wearing shoes in the house. It just tracks dirt inside, and it's less comfortable than socks. Some doctors offices and such here will also encourage people to take their shoes off, especially in the winter when people's boots are all wet and snowy.
Kikyo4815 right it baffles me how Americans wear shoes in the house and like on the couch
Not all Americans wear shoes in the house, there are many places that will ask that you take your shoes off, and you either go barefoot or with socks since we don't provide guest slippers or you could bring your house shoes. I wear my house shoes all the time here.
Kikyo4815 Wisconsin here, I have met only one household that wears shoes indoors and they moved here from New Mexico
It depends on where you are in Canada and how old the people are who own the house.
I wear shoes in the house, and my dad will wear slippers, but that is because we have bad arches and it is physically painful to go barefoot for too long.
The "Hello Kitty" gang is ruthlessly cute! Watch out for them!
umbalaba マイメロちゃんは大好きです
I find it funny that
- in Japan, Violence is more Taboo than sexuality,
- In the USA, Sexuality is more Taboo than Violence
- In France... we don't talk about France.
Ravonies Ravenshir In Japan, Sexuality is more taboo than in America.
Ravonies Ravenshir France?
Well, it's not necessarily that black and white either. In Japan, for instance, you have censored porn, and it's frowned upon to show your cleavage (yet for some reason, you can show as much leg as you want).
Arif Gunawan baguettes
And in Germany were like:
Come on, its fine to have A BIT OF BOTH!
I'm pretty sure that's people's reaction everywhere when you ask for pizza with no cheese.
Phake Phakerson I thought White Pizza was a thing?
White pizza has cheese but no sauce. There is also a white pizza that has alfrado sauce.
MoonstonePearl21
Thanks for updating, or correcting rather, my rusty dictionary (^^;;
Actually, White Pizza has no Cheese, no Sauce, no Meat, no Gluten, and no GMO's.
White Pizza is acutally a Pomegranate.
Braden Hamilton If there is a white pizza out there like that, then it is obviously a different kind of white pizza. The kind you generally see in pizzerias is either plain cheese or just alfrado sauce. I've seen some recipes with pomegranate on the pizza, however really look white generally from what I've seen. They have had something else on them that has made them white like goat. Not saying that doesn't exist, but I am saying it's not as common. The most common types of white pizza are the ones I have listed.
I am glad I came across this channel shortly after they ended it. They really are an adorable couple and it's nice to learn about another culture.
They ended their channel?
Nysguy2003 No more new posts, at least related to their personal lives and experience. That might change later. I only discovered that channel with their goodbye episode.
V Guyver why would you be happy about this
you misunderstand werewolf.
anyone else just in love with the color of her eyes?
Are blue eyes not common where you are from?
+HxZeyy
murod
She is pretty but her cat eyes freak me out. Not fun to be stared by a natural predator
"I like touching things!"
" ...... I'll have to cut that out ...."
-Segment stays in the video-
Love you guys.
ReclusePhayder that happens often
Tatoos are always seen as gang realated. So no tatoos. Not even a little flower or a hello kitty face.
I laughed so hard. And now my plan is to go to japan and become the legendary Hello Kitty Yakuza boss XD
I really like your awkward videos. My husband and I come from different cultures, and it feels good to see you doing it
The video is interesting but just watching the dynamic between you two was the part of your vlog I liked. You can tell you're happy together.
I find the first point interesting. I have a roughly three by four inch Claddagh tattoo between my shoulder blades, and I didn't have a problem on our trip with hot springs/onsen. We visited about a half dozen onsen during our three-ish months in Japan, and no one at an onsen said anything to me about my tattoo, and they were all public onsen(plus one ryokan) So, maybe I just lucked out, or maybe that has really changed a lot the past few years. I was nervous the first onsen I went to in Shizuoka, that I wouldn't be allowed in, but no one ever said anything, so I even just forgot to be conscious of it.
It's interesting because I've met people who have been totally fine in Japan with their tattoos... and I also have friend that had very traumatic experiences getting asked to leave (kicked out, really) from an onsen when they didn't speak Japanese because of a small tattoo on their foot or wrist.
I think it really depends on how lax the owners are and whether one of the other Japanese patrons leaves to go report you.
I'm glad you didn't have an issue when you were in Japan!
Oh thanks, me too! I was worried at first, but I was so happy I never encountered a problem. And now that it's getting colder here in the Midwest US, I REALLY miss onsen. :) Well, one of the many, many things I miss about Japan.
Onsen is so great!
Hearing stories like yours make me happy, since it seems like Japan is getting more lax on tattoos!
Good, because watching your videos makes me happy. :D I miss Japan so much, and your videos help.
Elizabeth Newman Maybe you get more leeway if your foreign?
I live in the US and I feel like it's rude to have long phone conversations in public.
Same i think it is considered a little rude though when some is on the phone for a long time in us
I also find it rude when people talk louder which most of the Americans do!
We don't wear shoes inside in Sweden either (at least in peoples houses), and i REALLY don't get how people can do that. Shoes are SO dirty and some people even wear Them in bed or on the sofa.. i mean Wtf??
@Proger13 10 Apparently in America people can buy guns in Walmart and shoot children in schools.
DAFUQ MURICA ???
Philipp Drescher stop watch tv lol. I’m from California and I have house slippers that I wear indoors.
This is the most savage comment group I have run across haha I am kind of living for this lol.
Eh, I have multiplepairs of shoes. A few of the pairs never leave the house, only for inside use. And generally if you come into my house and step on the carpet with your shoes you losing your feet.
Dust is NOT the most that is getting on your shoes in California. The ground (paved or not) is home to tons of nasty things and bacteria. Just think about people walking in a public restroom then anywhere else.... Then tracking that into your house. Eeek.
I actually like the "don't wear shoes inside", I hate when people come to my house with shoes on, especially if it's rainy outside. If I tell them to cange into slippers they watch me like I'm crazy. well sorry, I just want to keep my house clean
i hate it when we have a big rain storm and i have to clean up the mud/water that would get tracked in, especially on carpet its the worest
TheCeska90 I'm Asian and was always taught to take my shoes off whenever I enter into anybody's home - including mine of course. To me, this is a sign of respect. I don't want dirts and sh** from outside in places I walk in barefoot. Lol. All my friends are aware of this and are now used to it. ;-)
In my country of origin is very common to offer slippers (old, worn, half ripped apart fabric slippers that were passed from mother to daughter I guess) to the guests. Older generations feel that it's totally fine to do. But in my opinion it's disgusting, unless they offer disposable slippers which is never the case. So either guests are bare feet (which I am totally fine) or wear old slippers.
We just bought a new home a year ago with gorgeous clean carpets. We always take off our shoes. I feel weird asking my visitors to do it though.
That's done a lot here in the US as well. It really just depends on whoever's home it is your visiting. the only times i've ever been to homes that i didn't have to take off my shoes in were apartments without carpets since the floors are easier to clean.
I don't know if it's just a Hispanic thing but it's considered extremely rude to take off your shoes in someone else's home (unless they tell you to of course)
Makeit Rina True. It means you're getting too comfortable and is offensive. It's like taking your pants off and walking around in underwear.
Makeit Rina yeeeeeah..... I'll only take my shoes off if they tell me to..... Otherwise, I'm keeping em on
I'm not sure if its a Hispanic thing also, even tho I am Hispanic =T
But I do agree with you =3
Yeah I know;;
Generally speaking most people don't really care if it's a personal visit or if you're staying over (but keep your socks on), some people will tell you to take them off at the door.
If it's a party however, it's usually not okay to take them off.
This is why I always ask beforehand, even if the signs are obvious (e.g. some families have a bunch of shoes at the door, but that could mean they alternate between different pairs often).
No cheese pizza? Sooo...you want an open-faced tomato paste sandwich?
Yup! With basil, mushrooms, green pepper, and sausage~
It's funny you think No cheese pizza's weird, because one of the most popular pizzas in Italy is the Marinara, which doesn't have cheese. We also have some pizzas without tomatoes
She's allergic to dairy.
I used to work at a little pizza place in a gas station and this one family would call and order a pepperoni pizza with no cheese. The high school kids that worked there would always freak out about "how is that pizza?" or "how do I make that?" I'd explain that the son was lactose intolerant and to just make it like normal. I'd usually just cover all of the sauce with pepperoni like I would with cheese.
KillerSalmon Pizzas without cheese do exist. And they are delicious. You should try it sometime.☺
I wish the no cellphones in public would catch on or at least use a lower volume.
Same. I don't even like talking on phones in public. And I'm from Idaho, USA. And I'm kinda wanting to move to Japan someday soon.
Thanks to the YT algorithm for reminding me of how wonderful Grace and Ryosuke are. I miss them and hope they are doing well. Happy New Year 2022!
I'm from the Netherlands, but I know it's common in the United States to tip waiters. In Japan that is considered rude right? Also refusing your change in a store or cab? Just heard if from a friend though..
PS... you guys are AWESOME!!!!!!
I'm not living in Japan but went there a couple of times, I can confirm that I've never tipped there (or anywhere in Asia for that matter) and many people don't like tips.
They get paid a normal salary and some restaurants have a build in service fee that will be written(or hidden) somewhere on the menu.
I don't know the motivation for Japan but in China it's rude to give tips.
The people who work get paid buy their boss and won't accept money from others as they are not their boss.
Some people told me they don't want to be pitied others don't want to feel like prostitutes.
I tried tipping in China a few times after some very tasty food, but quickly learned that's not done. Had money thrown at me once or twice.
To take it one step further, I've sometimes had Japanese Taxi drivers refuse my change because they didn't want the small coins or something. so I actually paid less than the meter showed.
Very different from the Netherlands :P
From what I heard it's ONLY the US pretty much that gives tips to waiters. That's because they get paid so little so it's customary (but not required) to tip them for their good service. Not doing it will be very rude.
I'm not sure why the system is like that though, they work hard...
In the Netherlands it's also normal to give some tip, like 10% if you think the service was awesome in a restaurant or terrace.
In bars you don't normally tip (I think)
In any case, you don't have to tip if you don't want to and that's fine.
After speaking with Americans about tipping I understand you basically won't be able to safely return to the place if you don't tip.
But the U.S. is big, so it might be a skewed impression.
No idea why they don't just raise the wage and cut the tipping as it's basically the same thing.
In Germany it's also common to tip in restaurants because they don't earn that much, but they don't depend on it as much. Also there's not really a rule of how much is tipped. I just round up a little, for example if I have to pay 18,50 I'll give 20. When waiters aren't polite or something I don't tip at all, though.
Sometimes other people get tipped as well. I'm a florist for example and every once in a while people tip us, too. Sometimes just 1 or 10 cents or whatever so they just say "keep the change", but some people also tip 1, 2 or sometimes even 5 Euro when they bought a big bouquet or something.
I have 28 tattoos because I am half Native American. They were done with a tapstick and were done traditionally, many during ceremony. For us, it to discriminate against tattoos, would be a violation of religious freedoms. I always wanted to go to Japan. I have Japanese ancestry on my mother's side, so I often thought about going. This sort of changes my mind. :( I don't want to be discriminated against for my beliefs or my traditional culture, which is sacred to me and completely not related to gangs.
tri morey within a few years you should be fine you have to realize the triad ran Japan after the empire fell for decades and triads loved tattoos so yeah
People in Tibet and India know what a swastika is and what it means to the rest of the world.
Yes, but I think people should try to reclaim the positive meaning. When we focus on the negative, it usually just creates more in one way or another.
tri morey Interesting... Would you mind telling me why you use tattoo's?
Monday's insanity now it's the yakuza and they still are all covered in tattoos
For (urban) India:
1. No real problems with tattoos, but some people might judge you in the streets (they usually won't actually say anything), and it's best to keep them covered when applying for a job etc.
2. You can make a substitution or change to most meals at good restaurants; the only thing is that they might not be able to cancel part of your order if it's been a while and they already started making it (same as anywhere else, I suppose).
3. Most parents will teach you not to waste food (since we have so many poor people starving etc), but it's not that big of a deal if you leave something on your plate at a restaurant. Don't do it if you're invited to someone's house for a meal, though!
4. It's pretty common to see people talking on the phone in public (often rather loudly), and the worst that can happen is people giving you annoyed glances, but no one usually says anything about it. Personally, I really don't like when people do it, though.
5. Yeeeah, PDA really isn't a good idea in India. Just go somewhere more private; there's lots of people with crazy "moral" standards who might take offence to what you're doing, even if you're just kissing your significant other. Hugging is generally considered ok in the nicer parts of town (trust me, you'll know them when you see them).
6. You can usually wear your shoes inside most places, but some people have a stand or small cupboard for guests to keep their shoes in right by the door to their house, and some doctors offices have it too, but almost everywhere else it's fine. Obviously, you can't wear your shoes inside a temple or mosque, but churches are fine (duh).
Whats the difference between India and Urban India? I havent heard of Urban India?
You know, I do not normally like these kinds of videos, but you two are so damn good with each other. Kudos to you both for finding each other.
Thank you for making these videos. They're really helping our preparing for a visit.
Ryosuke is the MAN! I guess that's what I should expect from someone who is equal parts Captain America and Buddy the Elf :). I gotta say honestly though, if more of us men were like Ryosuke this world would be a much better place. And Grace is incredible too, they are a perfect match. It's really obvious the tremendous love and respect you two have for each other and for other people in general. Sincerely, I honestly can't think of a better compliment. Thank you so much, I really enjoy your videos.
The world needs more Ryosuke. If only for the extra entertainment element~
Texan in Tokyo hey I think you're online now! Hello from florida! 12 am here!
You guys are so cute!! Love Ryosuke's goofiness. He's so cute.
He's adorable :D
Ryosuke's english has drastically improved! When he said "If you can't finish your milk, I'm your guy". That's like a very idiomatic kind of thing to say.
Haha Thanks!! That makes me happy :D (Ryosuke)
Is it really that strange to take off your shoes when you come inside? You won't have to vacuum as much, and it's just more sanitary. My mom would insist that we take our shoes off at the door since we were young, so it's just a habit now. Especially when going into someone elses house.
You guys are so fun to watch. I stayed a month in Japan for a business trip, and before I went, I was sat down in a room with some management people, and some supporters from the Japan plant. They spent about an hour telling me things I could and could not do while in Japan. I was nervous by the end of the meeting, because it had a very ominous feel to it. Once I got there, I was greeted by people I knew who had visited America, and I was able to relax. It ended up being one of the best experiences of my life. I look forward to the day I can return with my family.
We love your videos! But we miss the "It's a Texan in Tokyo Show! BING!" Also you are both beautiful humans
Shreyas Chand
I really love that intro too. I was afraid they had stopped using it, but they do still use it sometimes. It was in the last video (the one about Grace's Ninja Warrior experience).
Yeah! It's my favorite intro on TH-cam
Grace your hair looks amazing in this video
What do you do when you have allergies though? I'm planning to travel to japan and I have a deadly onion allergy and I'm worried about whether or not it'll be taken seriously or whether or not I can even ask for "no onions"
In the case of allergies, Japanese restaurants will be very considerate. Just tell them and they will accommodate!
Fumi Ebara good to know!
Fumi Ebara thank you for that my husband is also allergic to onion and we want to go someday thanks:)
my pleasure! aw, I hope you guys get to go some day!
Star Woman woah, another person like me?!
you guys crack me up!!! I love it!! Keep making your videos. Good information with a great attitude
I don't know how you came up on my list, but you two are fun to listen to. thx
Grace, your hair looks so healthy and perfect!! Both of you are so adorable!
Daisy Mouri no kidding! I couldn't stop admiring Grace's hair this entire video.
Thank you :D
I feel so great - I haven't been sick since getting my tonsils removed!!!
Love how you guys flipped your outfits to the reverse of last months video - very clever.
Yesssssss. You noticed! We thought that would be a fun trick.
CUTE as ever! I can't take credit for noticing though, it was my wife who said "hey I think they...." so we went back and rewatched the other vid. Question, did someone sew those outfits for you or did you buy them?
Your wife is awesome~
We got the shirts in Ghana when we were there earlier this year visiting my parents. We picked out a pattern and had the shirts made to fit our measurements. We haven't had an occasion to wear them at the same time (because that's TOO matchy-matchy) but we both love the cut and color, so they were a great investment.
Wow Larry Houser! Kudos to you for being incredibly observant!
It's still rude in America to talk on the phone on bus... at least in my opinion it's sooooo annoying
I think it might depend on how loudly you're talking or what you're talking about. but totally agree, so rude!
I dont mind if others do, but i dont, and its only because of my shyness/social anxiety.
Pie A La Mode I absolutely hate that. People can't hear so they yell. It's terrible.
Jill Kwiecien sorry but I simply can't understand why people have to have a full conversation on a public bus, over the years I have heard dozens of personal conversations all shouted at high volume. It takes all my strength sometimes not to tell some especially obnoxious person to shut up.
What's annoying for me is when people are speaking about their lives so loudly, you are forced to eaves drop even though you don't want to. Awkward because you are not in the conversation but you have to listen to it all >__> though honestly, if you are with friends on the train and in a good mood, I can understand why ya wanna talk.
I just found this channel as I was waiting for a game to update. Man... I have to say I love your videos. Both of you have really amazing personalities, and you fit each other very well. It makes me happy to see such a good bond between people from almost opposite sides of the globe. Why, oh why.... Can the entire world noot be more condusive to this type of harmony?
I'm American and I agree with the no shoes rules. It just makes cleaning the floors easier. But what I want to know is what you do with the shoes you take off?
Daniel Goodrich most people leave them outside their house or have this shoe holding thing that you can hang on the door.
We just leave them in the entrance area under the thing we hang outer layer clothes on
getabako in the genkan..cupboard in the entrance hallway
We (in Malaysia) stack them on a shoe rack or keep it in a shoe cabinet which are placed near the door/house entrance. Here in Malaysia it is about cleanliness.
In Hawaii, we place it outside the door, or if we have a garage we place them in the front of the entrance.
If i remember correctly you went to that "spirited away onsen" that allowed tattoos? Was it in ehime prefecture? :o
That onsen is okay with tattoos? Awesome. We had no idea!
The shoe thing is funny, in Canada it is also rude to leave your shoes on when entering someone's home, unless that person tells you that it's ok to leave them on. Most doctor and dentist offices also have you take off your shoes before entering, especially in the winter time so you don't track salt, water and sand all over the floors.
I mean I just don't talk on the phone in the bus because I get uncomfortable thinking people are listening in to my conversation
I just don't talk on the phone LOL I hate it
no t cool i dont even have a phone. :D
Yea it's one thing just to make a quick call to tell the people you live with that you're leaving and will be home soon, or that you're going to be a little late because of traffic back up, but I cannot understand why you would want to talk about personal stuff in a public place like that.
MoonstonePearl21 yes exactly! like I'll call my mom so she knows to pick me up at the bus stop or something like that but when friends call me and they want to have a conversation i'm like....i'll call you back dude. I don't get people who have that level of comfort in public
no t cool I can't believe some of the stuff I hear people talking about in public sometimes. I have this one example that really stands out to me. It wasn't a conversation over the phone, though. It was in person with a few friends, but this one girl on a shuttle bus on my campus was talking real loudly so everyone could hear about the situation with her Ex boyfriend :/ Seriously. I don't think everyone was interested in hearing how she cheated on him and he cheated on her, and all the details about the guy she cheated with. She was talking about how he's such a dumb*** and how he has a really stupid tattoo. I was feeling bad for this guy by this point because this girl just seemed so nasty. Also despite all the flaws with this other guy, the sex was apparently really great, because I'm just sure you were dying to know about that just like we all were on the bus :/ She said this part in a really loud whisper. It was pretty much a stage whisper. I guess that was her take on modesty. We all heard it anyway. Some people are really immature and think everything they have to say is oh so interesting. I'm like keep your sexual indiscretions to yourself lady.
You two are adorable. I hope you have many, many years of happiness together. And your video was very interesting! Thanx!
I get to come to work with no shoes!!??!!
Japan, here I come
Am I the only one to notice that his shirt is made from the same fabric as Grace's dress in the "Okay in Japan, not in USA" episode? Have one of you taken up sewing your own clothes? (They look awesome, btw!)
Thanks for noticing :D
We picked out the fabric when we visited my wife's family in Ghana and got the shirts made. We are matching!!! (Ryosuke)
In colder, more wet states, taking your shoes off when you enter someone's home is pretty common, though. I enforce it for my home, anyway. No way in hell I'm cleaning mud and muck off my carpet, you can stand in the entryway that has a rug and hardwood floors and take those off if you're going to come in. If you don't want to, you can either go somewhere else or scrub it out yourself.
Only thing we need to embrace is house slippers for guests. We'll let you run around in your socks lol.
i agree, i have cleaning up mud and leaves and whatever else that comes in from shoes/boots. in my house we take our shoes off by the door if they are dry they go to a shoe/boot area on the carpet if they are wet they sit on the floor that can be mopped
I grew up in Minnesota until I was 12, when my family moved to Texas. I was so surprised when we moved that most white Texans didn't take their shoes off in the house! I still always take my shoes off but it's funny how weather can affect cultural behaviors.
Yep. In my state you just assume you are required to take off your shoes when you enter somebodies home. The only time you don't is when your host specifically tells you that you can keep your shoes on.
Your Wayward Destiny especially when my state (VA) can have all four seasons throughout the course of a week.
Your Wayward Destiny yup
the tattoo part is funny because I have both a flower and hello kitty tattoos, I was like how does Grace know haha
She knows everything! Ha ha (Ryosuke)
wow I have a big tattoo on my leg. I got it because I have been in a wheelchair twice so I decided tat I wanted something to look at when it happens again to remind me that I will walk again. It a Phoenix
As long as you cover it up in pools n baths it should be ok but in public it should be fine
You two are SO cute together! great video
At ballparks in Japan, you're supposed to dispose of your own trash. This is not something we're used to in the US; we think that this is what the custodial staff is for. I was politely directed to do this by another fan when I was at a Japanese baseball park. The odd thing to me was that there are practically no receptacles in which to dispose of your trash. I had to walk a long way to find one. If they want you to dispose of your trash, you'd think they'd make it easier for you to do so. In the US usually there are plenty of receptacles but often people dont use them.
I hate that mindset of "That's what they get paid to do" because people then have absolutely no care for what they mess up or leave behind. On the flip-side, Americans will then also say, "I don't get paid enough to do this". It just goes in a circle.
My story I like to say, when a Hurricane hits a city and knocks the power grid offline, that's electricians fix. But I don't go around knocking power lines down because it's their job to fix.
I disagree. In American public spaces it's still considered rude to leave your trash for the custodian crew. It's expected of you to throw it away and is frowned upon when people don't. The fact that people don't is the reason why they must hire custodian crews to keep the spaces nice and clean after events. I hate the way America is littered with trash, even in nature parks you will see where people have left items. True, there isn't a shortage of trash cans here, so its disappointing and very rude when people don't use them.
I can't stand when people leave their mess on the table or in their seat/floor.... It is rude! I don't work in restaurants but can imagine how annoying it is. In a way it's like saying "Screw you"
Exactly! No matter where you are in the US, it's always responsible, respectful and much cleaner when you clean up after yourself.
Who else is rewatching their videos :(
Usopp CornerMan what happened?
Ballet LoversTV what happened to them?
Ballet LoversTV they ended their channel, they have two rlly good videos that explain why
Grace, you look more beautiful every day; Ryu San you are a very blessed man.
I agree! I wish I was as cute as her!
Greta Drudbod Same
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With those blue eyes of hers she must have Japanese people praying at her feet in the streets. Let's hope the kids inherit them!
Aw, you guys are absolutely adorable together! It's a shame I didn't find your channel until after you'd ended it to raise a family (I saw both farewell videos), since it would have been so much fun learning about the cultural differences, and what life's like as an American living there! But, I really respected your reasons for leaving, too. Letting your kids decide for themselves if they want to be on here or not is important. Best of luck to you guys in raising a family! I know you both will make fantastic parents!
You guys are so adorable together! These are good videos, I'll be watching more of then
Do students really do a lot of cleaning at their own schools in place of a janitor? I've heard that a few places. The level of disrespect for janitorial staff and shared environment in American schools in crazy. I think we could benefit from teaching students something like that.
HeyHay Public schools, yes. The quality of the cleaning is variable, so most schools have a janitor/handyman on staff as well.
In my country kids took part in cleaning the school to a small degree (e.g. took shifts washing their classroom). Then it was prohibited by law, which I don't think was a good move.
At my school we didn't leave things behind (well not on purpose there would be a few times someone forgot something) and we kept our school clean. I don't believe in doing away with janitors though since that would put a lot of people out of a job.
as a school janitor in America, I respect this post. haha! side note, also related this vid: kids waste so much food! some of them don't even touch their lunch and just dump it in the trash. it kills me...
the janitors could actually become caretakers for other parts of ther school. Fixing things that are breaking,bringing in new equipment,etc. They could get better pay then too~
Hi Grace, last week sometime I saw a documentary called Mighty Trains, and they talked about the Shinkansen. I thought I recognized Ryosuke on the train with the host of the documentary. Was he in that? (Sorry, totally off topic, but this has been in my head since I saw the show!)
Yeah! That was him :)
It was a fun episode!!!
Maybe it's a Midwesterner thing, I live in Minnesota, but I won't answer my phone on the bus or in public places both because I find it rude and because you have to speak too loud for comfort (mine and the other passengers') just to be heard.
Faelyn Dexter I live in Minnesota as well. I feel like it is commonly thought as rude to be talking on the phone in public in Minnesota, especially in waiting areas (store, doctor etc).
I wish more people were like you! :)
I'm from Kentucky, I also find it rude and most people I know would feel similar. But could just be the circle of people I hang out with.
I think in many places it is found rude since no one likes overhearing someone else's conversation (it always makes me feel like I'm eavesdropping and that makes me uncomfortable.)
You two are just so happy and lovely people. I like watching your videos
I'm not sure how I stumbled into your videos, but I'm glad I did. Informative and fun.
I wish people didn't talk on the phone in public trains/subways etc in Toronto, it would be SO much better! There's always that one person....that's yelling on their phone. Also - most ppl don't wear shoes in their house where I live in Canada. Why would you wear shoes on the carpet, dear american friends?!
I don't like wearing shoes on my carpets, either. I don't know why people would do that, it makes it filthy.
Kat Burns why I usually have house shoes (slippers)
when you have carpet floor is custom to take your shoes off or ask the host, but a lot of people have wooden floors and we dont really care about shoes on wood
I live in the US and take off my shoes at home. It's more comfortable and makes my floor less dirty. When some guests come over, I wish they would take off their shoes too because they get dirt on my floor lol. And people talking loudly on their phones is really annoying.
Because it doesn't really matter if the carpet gets dirty or not.
Seriously though, who tf wears their shoes inside, I mean you wear those things to public restrooms, do you want that crap on your living room floor?
Connor O Some people even wear it onto their BED... What.
saaaaaaaaaaaame
Connor O I don't like stepping on sharp or dangerous things on the floor. So I tend to wear shoes. If I could get my roommates to take their shoes of before coming inside I would, but in the meantime I protect my feet. Ever since I got glass shards I my feet.
Isheian If glass shards are such a big concern, you should get a better vacuum for your house....
Japan takes that to extremes though. You can have different slippers for different rooms so to move around a house requires changing your shoewear so much!
Ryosuke´s english is soo good now!!
It really is! His English is getting awesome~
Viktória Žigraiová I think I asked about how couples showed efection a while back right
I have more tattoo (most on my arms). Some Japanese people look my arms with O-O and curiosity.
Some people asked me to photograph my tattoo and I had many positive feedback about my tattoo (usually by old people).
Speaking of tattoos I'm getting a butterfly tattoo next june
Interesting vidoes yall. I'm going to Japan in a few years on holiday, trying to gain as much knowledge as possible
the phone thing i love it, since well nothing makes me more mad then im out and theres a guy yelling in his phone
What about texting on the phone? Is that rude? I don't know anyone who talks on the phone in public, they all text especially in crowded places where it is hard to hear. If the alert is on vibrate I don't see it being rude.
Yeah, as long as your phone is on vibrate/silent mode that's totally fine!
Hollie Marie Exactly what I was wondering 😁
actually nobody talks in the public transportation in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and....... Finland :D
It's actually one of the main differences I noticed between small towns and cities in Japan. You're taking the train between towns, everyone's looking outside the old ladies are chatting (seems to be totally ok to talk just not on the phone when it's not so busy). You're in Tokyo and bam, out come the phones, everyone on the train will have a phone or book out. Actually they're more likely to be reading or gaming than texting.
i feel like pda is a mixed bag in america. the people who decide that they are comfortable w pda beyond hand-holding are completely a-ok with it, while everyone else looks on in disgust, haha.
I'm American, and I'm cool with hand holding and the occasional peck and all... but if you start making weird noises or something I just leave the room >< so awkward!
RavenNight exactly!! the people who are comfortable with pda are the only ones doing it. i don't even like hugging people in public, really.
My question then becomes: is there a fundamental reason witnessing PDA makes people uncomfortable, that can withstand logical questioning? If PDA is rude, or witnessing it makes someone uncomfortable, my questions are: what makes it rude, why does it make someone uncomfortable but other people don't care if they see PDA? Not everything we are taught by society actually makes sense or can withstand scrutiny.
people (usually teenagers) with their hands in each other's back pockets...*shudder* "GET A ROOM!!!" I always want to yell
I hate when grown adults, like middle aged people do it!
Miss you guys! I check everyone once in a while to see if you'll ever upload an update video. Hope you're doing well :)
this couple is funny as hell yo 😂 I like these videos. very educational, and helpful when exploring the Japanese culture 👍
In Canada we treat "shoes in the house" the same way as Japan. Unless there's an important reason to keep them on, be considerate and take off your shoes. No one wants to do extra cleaning because you got the floors dirty.
It's a matter of being nice to the people that invite you into their home. I can understand if your culture views it differently, but guests should also respect the rules of the house they visit.
Edit: I should mention that this only applies to private homes, not work places or hospitals/clinics. In those places, it really depends on the situation. If I'm a patient staying in a hospital room, then I don't wear shoes at all. If I'm visiting to see someone, then I'm never asked to take off my shoes.
I did see some offices were employees don't wear shoes, but it was very clean and casual. The office I currently work in used to be a normal house, so we still take off our shoes at the door.
ZakTheFallen
I usually take my shoes off at home, and I have “house shoes” that I wear just in the house. Mostly because I don’t like to wear out my socks.
You two are "The Best!".
Wayne Essar Why is "The Best" in quotes?
Jonathon Dunn Because I was unable to use italics or to underline that part of the message for emphasis, I used quotation marks instead.
Thank you for asking.
Wayne Essar you can bold the words by putting them in asterisks
I will try that next time.
Use * to add a *bold* emphasis in YT comments.
Texan in Tokyo, I have a question. If you are going to a public place where you have to put on slippers, will you have to bring your slippers or they provide you with a pair?
Every place I've been to has provided a pair, so no need to bring your own!
Texan in Tokyo Thank you!!😀
Texan in Tokyo how do you not get your shoes stolen?
things getting stolen, from what I understand, is quite rare in Japan.
Texan in Tokyo omg, athletes foot and fungus must spread like WILDFIRE if everyone is sharing slippers 😳
Been enjoying your videos. This one is wonderful. The chemistry you have together is delightful. SUCH A CUTE couple!!
Y'all are so cute! Luv you videos! I watched a lot of your videos before going to Japan last summer and the advice was helpful!
as a new yorker I can confirm. we don't care. other people's privacy in public areas are one of those things that are a "no fucks givin"
8:16 That's a face of somebody who has seen some shit.
RexusprimeIX Lmfao
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lol "OH MY! ... Experience :D"
What about having a cold and going outside, getting on trains or buses, going to work, etc... without a facial mask.
It is very rude not to wear mask when you catch a cold.
I actually really miss that. I'm a dental assistant, so I am used to wearing one anyway, but half the time we were in Japan(especially January and February) I wore a mask if I was feeling under the weather. I wish I could do that here in the US, I would get some strange looks and rude comments. :/
I wish USA picked up on that! I hate when people cough without covering their mouths -.-
Expl0re Life nobody wants to be infected with other person cold yes?
Expl0re Life I've gotten sick so many times from jerks who don't turn away or cover their mouth. I _wish_ people would adopt face masks when sick instead of the weird stigma people have about it.
Hahahah the cheese on the pizza thing cracked me up. You guys are such an amazing couple. ♡
Hey guys, just found your channel. You guys are great. I can't wait to get over there myself.
Grace is so beautiful! I love her eye color!
I got my first tattoo today and thats the first on yalls list haha. Thank god concealer has advanced.
Swiatdk702 I'm assuming she's in love with her tattoo, but is thinking about concealer for those times when it is frowned upon to have tattoos in public, like the examples they gave in this video...
Sir Racha Can't use an onsen with any kind of makeup on...
iatsd it's OK, onsen never really appealed to me (unpopular opinion)
Sir Racha That name 😂😂😂
I love Sriracha too 🤗
Sir Racha oh ok then u should be fine XD
If u think PDA is offensive in Japan, u should check what happens when someone does that in other parts of the world like some parts of Arabia or Asia , not to mention the couple who've been recently jailed in Dubai💫⚖😂
Sade Life1015. Exactly!!!
I lived in a remote area of India for a little while where I was told PDA leads to stoning. Like everyone gets to throw rocks at you if you're kissing in public or something.
But men touched each other all the time, like holding hands and leaning on each other and stuff. It was very different from what i'm used to
If you have a tattoo and are going to Japan buy Durmablend concealer or Hard Candy’s glamouflage concealer. For the cheaper concealer spray with hairspray a few times before getting in water to keep it from running, I used it to hide a tattoo from my family because my mom hated tattoos for a long time. Also for piercings get clear flexible retainer, cut them so they’re flush with your skin and put a dab of concealer over it, people may notice an imperfection but usually they think it’s a mild skin blemish you’re covering
Doggie or to go bags are a necessity in some restaurants that have huge plates.they know its hard to eat that much. So what are the plate portions in Japan? So would it be rude to order a meal to go after eating an entire meal at the restaurant?
As someone who's always taken off my shoes as I get home (or when I was younger, like kindergarten and early school as well), I find it strange to walk around with your shoes indoors. It's unsanitary and brings unnecessary dirt into the home, and it's just more comfortable to take your shoes off after a long day haha.
How does Japan act about piercings. I want to get some piercings later on in my life but I want to go to Japan too. I don't want to be associated as a bad person or rude.
"we still make awkward videos honey" best line in the video hahaha
Grace, quick question :) Would if the chance arose, you rather Texas remain a state of the USA or become a republic again?
#2, the meal substitution. I'm so glad that didn't end up being an issue for me.
I'm a pretty picky eater. Apparently it comes from when I was a child and seriously allergic to pretty much everything under the sun (had a list of things I could eat safely that was much shorter than the things we knew I couldn't have). Allergies change, and body built up tolerances to most things, but that time when I couldn't eat a ton of different plants and such has me still pick a bunch of ingredients in my food.
Visited Japan, dove right into everything. I don't know if it's just that they use fresher food, or less preservatives or whatever, but I just dove into dishes I wouldn't have touched back home (and still don't touch here now that I'm back).
I'm not sure they make bad food in Japan, so the whole 'no substitution' thing ends up being a complete non-issue.
Trust me as a vegan I totally understand the struggle of no cheese pizza. One time I called a pizza place to order a pizza without cheese and they laughed and hung up on me....
LapisLeo26 damn that sucks lol, sorry to hear that lmao
LapisLeo26 That sucks. I know Germany is great with that, down where I live you could even order pizza with nothing on at all.
Seriously, how can you eat a pizza without cheese? You just eat bread and tomatoes ?
Kampfer Parasyte You load it up with veggies too and its actually really yummy :)
LapisLeo26 I suppose that makes some sense. Still, some people are going to laugh at you because the way to eat pizza is classically with cheese
congrats on the 200K subs!!!!!
Thanks! We're so excited!!!!!!!!
The shoe thing is an interesting one for me. I have a disability that requires me to wear leg braces. Without shoes, I'd be walking on screw heads (very unsafe and also not great for most floors). Even though once I explain, most people understand, it still feels weird depending on where I am.
What would we do if we could not remove the shoes??
I'm sure you could do something like bring a pair of inside shoes to wear.
Aw I just found your videos and saw that you ended them, so now I'm just watching them all lol. I keep thinking you look so familiar though... you don't happen to be from the Leander area, do you? Right outside Austin?
In the case of not being able to change your order or like remove certain items, is it rude to then take the items off the burger or like remove the carrots from the noodles?
I find it annoying when teenagers are talking on the bus to their friends, especially young teens. Maybe it just makes me think back to how I was in middle school.
Chunkamunk Fischer Wait, so simple conversations between teenagers bothers you? Or do you mean loud and obnoxious conversations?
PoppinRandomBubbles The loud and obnoxious conversations is what I meant
Maybe the next thing someone needs to invent are Maxwell Smart's "Cones of Silence." ;)
Or bring back the phone booths.
Never, ever, ever wear shoes in someone's house. It's just, polite. You just need to like, stop it.
Phoenix Tracer Not where I live. Everybody wears shoes inside.
I don't get why. You bring dirt from outside into the house and your feet don't rest.
yeah they track in things from outside
Phoenix Tracer what if they have some weird foot disease and then they walk around your house ._. *endure the feet*
I noticed in Japan silent mode Is called (good) manners mode. 👍👍👍
Yeah, I like silent mode!
I was in Japan two weeks ago and I noticed that it seems to be frowned upon if someone it's on the street walking (I even saw a sign at a shop that it's prohibited to eat while walking). Is this true? And if yes, why is that?
Yeah and I love jihad mode as well
I really like Ryosuke's personality!!! He looks like a good friend to do goofy stuffs
Question:
When you're in a restaurant and you can't finish what you been eating and there's some left over on your plate, can you also ask for a plate trade to take home?