If you have a tattoo, you will not be able to get it, even if you cover it up with a sticker. Please take advantage of the footbath or the hot springs in your private room at the inn. Regarding the issue of trash cans, basically in Japan there are trash cans placed at food stalls and other places where trash is generated, so please dispose of it there. If you don't understand, feel free to ask. Let us respond politely. we will try my best to solve this problem
Hi🙂 I am a Japanese from Tokyo. As you say, our society has strange rules sometimes. I have many foreign friends, and they have tattoos. I feel sad that I can't take them to hot springs and enjoy the beautiful nature. I am glad that many foreigners are coming to Japan to travel, but the environment to accept them is still insufficient. This is no exception even in a huge city like Tokyo. And did you only go to the tourist spots in Tokyo? There are good things about Tokyo that tourists don't know. But since you traveled from England to the far east of the earth, I hope you had enjoy a completely different culture!
It's great that they don't need to lock their bikes! I've also seen it in Sweden and Switzerland. I was actually quite surprised to see it in Basel because it's walking distance from France where your bike could disappear real quick.... 😅😅😅
Logically before visiting anywhere along of research should be done to accommodate and respect where you are visiting, I mean what are you expecting? Little house on the Prarie? Your going to a city that has 13+ million people and also your a guest somewhere that you choose to visit no one forced you to go there so if that's how they do things we'll kind of deal with it😅
People used to think the same thing in the 50s and 60s and the US and a lot of other countries but yet Japan culture wise is very behind and this episode exactly why the country has so many cultural based issues. Their good at preserving old culture but new ideas are too much, now sometimes it’s justified but defending their behavior is ridiculous especially when most people just assume the worst out of all tourists or foreigners who live their just because they had a bad experience in the past. Just sad considering most people know how to act like a proper human being and still get shit on.
Apparently people there don’t have common sense which is why theirs so many signs instructing them cause they can’t handle free will, not to mention hating each other fr the smallest mistakes. The people their really can be hit or miss.
I am Japanese. The reason is that Japanese people like to keep clean. And hot springs are not pools. You store water in a pool and throw it away after you use it, right? Some hot springs are made by circulating and storing hot water that gushes out from underground. In that case, what happens if you don't wash your body thoroughly and go in with your clothes on? Dirt on your body and impurities in your clothing will reduce the effectiveness of the hot springs. That's why the rule is to get naked, wash your body thoroughly, and then soak in hot water. This culture was born out of the fact that the Japanese love cleanliness and are concerned about the next person to use their hot springs. No one wants to see you naked. The reason there is no trash can is because I like cleanliness. If you set up a trash can, people will put everything in there and it will quickly become overflowing with trash. And the cityscape becomes dirty. Cleanliness is maintained by each person taking their own trash home. The Japanese are not a race that only thinks about themselves; they are a race that respects the community and others.
I understand the cyclist issue. Here in Atlanta, they have public electric scooters you can ride in downtown. People here do not have etiquette for public transportation. Some riders are very reckless and dangerous, so at some moments, you do feel unsafe. It's crazy that in Japan they would have rules for everything, but not for cycling. Tattoos are ugly and unattractive, in my opinion, but I think the way the Japanese treat tattooed people is kinda harsh. Other than these two issues, everything seems like normal cultural differences. Some of these differences speak more about a foreigner's culture. For example, the fact that there are no bins says that Japan doesn't need that many bins because Japanese people don't litter as much as Westerners. Japanese are also very disciplined and tend to think collectively, so they're more comfortable with rules and restrictions on public spaces than Westerners. I always find this fascinating.
About rubbish, people always should carry a bag with with them to keep their rubbish and take back to dispose at home or at train station. You didn't bring a rubbish bag did you? That's why you used your pockets. In Japan its common sense. And its also a lesson in personal responsibility, thats why Japanese streets are overall much cleaner than the rest of the world. Its YOUR rubbish, not someone else's, so it BELONGS to you, and its your responsibility to take it back with you and dispose it properly. Most westerners only think about the food, and forget about the container. But the container is also yours.
Things I think are wrong with Japan: It is a rapidly aging society, record low births last year and record high deaths, which is disastrous for social security in Japan, and not good for their public health insurance network, either. I've had several hairy experiences in Japan where I witnessed guys cornering women and they weep and say "Yamete, kudasai..." From the news that I watched when I lived for two years in Japan, sexual violence against women seems to be very heavily underreported due to there being a social stigma against any woman who dares to complain about a guy raping her or sexually harassing her in Japan. I used to be fluent and I would record 3 hour news sessions from Japanese TV so I could watch it after work. Women do not seem to be taken seriously when they report that a guy violated them, and they are pressured until they recant their testimony. This is according to legitimate news sources, both international and from me witnessing it, also you can gain access to research papers if you are a student of Japanese, which I was, that talk about people who went to Japan to investigate women's plights there and the papers they write are not at all encouraging or positive. They can be very nice and civil, as long as you are not a foreign woman traveling alone. If you're over a certain age as a woman, then they just act nice without any ulterior motives. They have an excellent educational system, but in some ways it is skewed to support conservative thinking. Their transportation system is the best in the world, provided you can get a good grasp of Japanese. I was able to read Japanese maps eventually when I got good enough at the language, so I knew how to get everywhere, even though Japan has very few named streets. Oh, and that Japanese guy who told you to go to Akihabara: STAY AWAY FROM THERE! That's where all the hopeless Otaku go! And most of the insides of buildings smell awful and they're full of scantily clad female toy models! And if you go to Kabukicho in Shinjuku, that's the Red Light District in Tokyo! STAY OUT!
Great video. I find Japan fascinating and have seen a lot of positive and negative things about it, which has me curious on why the positives can not exist elsewhere, but also why nothing is done about the negatives. I am impressed with the fact they don't lock bikes, and have nothing against the tattoo rule. But no trash bins and completely naked in hot springs to me is unacceptable, if you can be expected to be seen by others. Sure Japan has one of the lowest rape rates in the world, which is awesome, but it is no "garden of Eden" for I also read that most rapes there is unreported and go unsolved. I also read that Japan has changed it definition of rape from "forcible sexual intercourse" to "non-consensual sexual intercourse" - effectively making legal room for consent in a society where the concept is still poorly understood. Current Japanese law defines rape as sexual intercourse or indecent acts committed "forcibly" and "through assault or intimidation", or by taking advantage of a person's "unconscious state or inability to resist". This is at odds with many other countries which define it more broadly as any non-consensual intercourse or sexual act - where no means no. This to me is a bit surprising in a country with so many rules. But it seems like in the west the the rules tend to be geared toward those who are not in power. Most systems and processes in Japan are designed to be followed strictly by the book with no flexibility or special treatment whatsoever. Everything is made as complicated as possible for no reason. As a foreigner this is especially frustrating because the sheer fact that you are a foreigner means that you are always a special case that doesn't fit neatly in the system because these systems were not designed to accommodate non-Japanese. It's things as simple as having a middle name, not having a kanji name, your name being too long for the form etc. which can throw the entire process into chaos. People often say Japan has great customer service. This is true on the surface, default customer service is excellent. But once actual customer service has to be provided, i.e. providing an individualized solution to a specific problem, that's where everything falls apart. Customer service tend to be robotic and impersonal. I guess it is extremely rare for people to be rude in Japan, which is great, however it is also extremely hard to get any genuine connections with strangers in Japan. Public transportation and crime rates however are very low in Japan, but then again it better be when you have so many rules and restrictions. I think for me it would a breath of fresh air to be in Japan and try a new culture, people and food. But in the long run Japan may be tough for me to live in, since there does not seem to be a lot of openness to change, Japan in that way may be a bit too traditional, obedient and respectful but not progressive, free or moral enough for me. Still I have loved every Japanese person I have ever met.
The rules are for the general population that move through life mindlessly which is the majority of people. The ability to leave your bike is because the culture is following rules. One reason for tattoos is they are often tied with gangs/mafia they don't want to bring that into the relaxing environment. The body is natural and just because you are ashamed of yours or judge others does not make that a "worst" thing. Plus the water is pure and your bathing suit could be dirty if your nude you rinse off before getting in so the water stays pure. Bins why is the concept of leaving no trace and picking up after yourself a "worst"? That just shows your mentality on consumption and disposal. Is it not cleaner than Edinburgh? I hope you have matured since this video or you travel less. Its attitudes like this why people dislike tourist.
What you've mentioned is nothing. I started disgusted how sometimes Japanese can be two faced and only focused to show their good side only of themselves. My disgust developed as fear when I realised about unit 731 human experiments and the ignorant Japanese and deceiving Japanese government.
First thing really happy to see you are back. These restrictions are so weird isnt it. Don't really make any sense to me. I mean its like being so controlling. I mean they have so many rules for almost everything and yet they cycle on pavements?? I am actually annoyed with all these rules. And how can one be naked in the hot spring?? No dustbins?? O God!
I say Japan shouldn't have any rules and make everyone speak English and have English everywhere just get rid of the Japanese language. We should make it so English is spoken everywhere, only one language for all, would make it easy for all.
日本人ですが、
確かにゴミ箱がないのは不便ですよね。日本人の私でもイライラします。
温泉で裸になるのは文化ですので変えようがないです。
数百年前からの伝統なので。
東京はたしかに色々なものが混ざっています。ただ、秋葉原や新宿などその場所によって様々な特徴があるのでぜひ確認してみてください
If you have a tattoo, you will not be able to get it, even if you cover it up with a sticker. Please take advantage of the footbath or the hot springs in your private room at the inn.
Regarding the issue of trash cans, basically in Japan there are trash cans placed at food stalls and other places where trash is generated, so please dispose of it there.
If you don't understand, feel free to ask. Let us respond politely.
we will try my best to solve this problem
Hi🙂 I am a Japanese from Tokyo. As you say, our society has strange rules sometimes. I have many foreign friends, and they have tattoos. I feel sad that I can't take them to hot springs and enjoy the beautiful nature. I am glad that many foreigners are coming to Japan to travel, but the environment to accept them is still insufficient. This is no exception even in a huge city like Tokyo. And did you only go to the tourist spots in Tokyo? There are good things about Tokyo that tourists don't know. But since you traveled from England to the far east of the earth, I hope you had enjoy a completely different culture!
It's great that they don't need to lock their bikes! I've also seen it in Sweden and Switzerland. I was actually quite surprised to see it in Basel because it's walking distance from France where your bike could disappear real quick.... 😅😅😅
Yes, I really appreciated seeing this as well as all the other unique and interesting things :)
In Switzerland , especially in bigger cities you either lock your bike or walk home.
There's not any Japanese in most American restaurants either imagine how they feel coming here 😂
Japanese also isn't THE global language
Thank you for telling this i was about to live there but when i saw your video i immediately changed my idea !😂
Don’t blame Japan to your problems not fair to them
不公平でもないよ、これらは私たちが解決しないといけない問題。
She didn't blame anyone she just said the negative things!
Logically before visiting anywhere along of research should be done to accommodate and respect where you are visiting, I mean what are you expecting? Little house on the Prarie? Your going to a city that has 13+ million people and also your a guest somewhere that you choose to visit no one forced you to go there so if that's how they do things we'll kind of deal with it😅
People used to think the same thing in the 50s and 60s and the US and a lot of other countries but yet Japan culture wise is very behind and this episode exactly why the country has so many cultural based issues. Their good at preserving old culture but new ideas are too much, now sometimes it’s justified but defending their behavior is ridiculous especially when most people just assume the worst out of all tourists or foreigners who live their just because they had a bad experience in the past. Just sad considering most people know how to act like a proper human being and still get shit on.
Exactly
yup hot springs, seeing bodies cant unsee
Apparently people there don’t have common sense which is why theirs so many signs instructing them cause they can’t handle free will, not to mention hating each other fr the smallest mistakes. The people their really can be hit or miss.
Alright Farrah, but it's not like the bins are ubiquitous in Edinburgh either...😁
haha.. actually Edinburgh is pretty good :)
all those written rules aren't a lot. Most of them are common sense.
I only filmed a few, they were everywhere! But yes, most are common sense.
I am Japanese.
The reason is that Japanese people like to keep clean. And hot springs are not pools. You store water in a pool and throw it away after you use it, right? Some hot springs are made by circulating and storing hot water that gushes out from underground. In that case, what happens if you don't wash your body thoroughly and go in with your clothes on? Dirt on your body and impurities in your clothing will reduce the effectiveness of the hot springs. That's why the rule is to get naked, wash your body thoroughly, and then soak in hot water. This culture was born out of the fact that the Japanese love cleanliness and are concerned about the next person to use their hot springs. No one wants to see you naked.
The reason there is no trash can is because I like cleanliness. If you set up a trash can, people will put everything in there and it will quickly become overflowing with trash. And the cityscape becomes dirty. Cleanliness is maintained by each person taking their own trash home. The Japanese are not a race that only thinks about themselves; they are a race that respects the community and others.
I understand the cyclist issue. Here in Atlanta, they have public electric scooters you can ride in downtown. People here do not have etiquette for public transportation. Some riders are very reckless and dangerous, so at some moments, you do feel unsafe. It's crazy that in Japan they would have rules for everything, but not for cycling.
Tattoos are ugly and unattractive, in my opinion, but I think the way the Japanese treat tattooed people is kinda harsh.
Other than these two issues, everything seems like normal cultural differences. Some of these differences speak more about a foreigner's culture. For example, the fact that there are no bins says that Japan doesn't need that many bins because Japanese people don't litter as much as Westerners. Japanese are also very disciplined and tend to think collectively, so they're more comfortable with rules and restrictions on public spaces than Westerners. I always find this fascinating.
Alice in wonderland how can you not mention Yakuza Mafia?
About rubbish, people always should carry a bag with with them to keep their rubbish and take back to dispose at home or at train station. You didn't bring a rubbish bag did you? That's why you used your pockets. In Japan its common sense. And its also a lesson in personal responsibility, thats why Japanese streets are overall much cleaner than the rest of the world. Its YOUR rubbish, not someone else's, so it BELONGS to you, and its your responsibility to take it back with you and dispose it properly. Most westerners only think about the food, and forget about the container. But the container is also yours.
Things I think are wrong with Japan: It is a rapidly aging society, record low births last year and record high deaths, which is disastrous for social security in Japan, and not good for their public health insurance network, either. I've had several hairy experiences in Japan where I witnessed guys cornering women and they weep and say "Yamete, kudasai..." From the news that I watched when I lived for two years in Japan, sexual violence against women seems to be very heavily underreported due to there being a social stigma against any woman who dares to complain about a guy raping her or sexually harassing her in Japan. I used to be fluent and I would record 3 hour news sessions from Japanese TV so I could watch it after work. Women do not seem to be taken seriously when they report that a guy violated them, and they are pressured until they recant their testimony. This is according to legitimate news sources, both international and from me witnessing it, also you can gain access to research papers if you are a student of Japanese, which I was, that talk about people who went to Japan to investigate women's plights there and the papers they write are not at all encouraging or positive. They can be very nice and civil, as long as you are not a foreign woman traveling alone. If you're over a certain age as a woman, then they just act nice without any ulterior motives. They have an excellent educational system, but in some ways it is skewed to support conservative thinking. Their transportation system is the best in the world, provided you can get a good grasp of Japanese. I was able to read Japanese maps eventually when I got good enough at the language, so I knew how to get everywhere, even though Japan has very few named streets. Oh, and that Japanese guy who told you to go to Akihabara: STAY AWAY FROM THERE! That's where all the hopeless Otaku go! And most of the insides of buildings smell awful and they're full of scantily clad female toy models! And if you go to Kabukicho in Shinjuku, that's the Red Light District in Tokyo! STAY OUT!
Great video. I find Japan fascinating and have seen a lot of positive and negative things about it, which has me curious on why the positives can not exist elsewhere, but also why nothing is done about the negatives.
I am impressed with the fact they don't lock bikes, and have nothing against the tattoo rule.
But no trash bins and completely naked in hot springs to me is unacceptable, if you can be expected to be seen by others. Sure Japan has one of the lowest rape rates in the world, which is awesome, but it is no "garden of Eden" for I also read that most rapes there is unreported and go unsolved. I also read that Japan has changed it definition of rape from "forcible sexual intercourse" to "non-consensual sexual intercourse" - effectively making legal room for consent in a society where the concept is still poorly understood.
Current Japanese law defines rape as sexual intercourse or indecent acts committed "forcibly" and "through assault or intimidation", or by taking advantage of a person's "unconscious state or inability to resist".
This is at odds with many other countries which define it more broadly as any non-consensual intercourse or sexual act - where no means no.
This to me is a bit surprising in a country with so many rules. But it seems like in the west the the rules tend to be geared toward those who are not in power.
Most systems and processes in Japan are designed to be followed strictly by the book with no flexibility or special treatment whatsoever. Everything is made as complicated as possible for no reason.
As a foreigner this is especially frustrating because the sheer fact that you are a foreigner means that you are always a special case that doesn't fit neatly in the system because these systems were not designed to accommodate non-Japanese. It's things as simple as having a middle name, not having a kanji name, your name being too long for the form etc. which can throw the entire process into chaos.
People often say Japan has great customer service. This is true on the surface, default customer service is excellent. But once actual customer service has to be provided, i.e. providing an individualized solution to a specific problem, that's where everything falls apart. Customer service tend to be robotic and impersonal.
I guess it is extremely rare for people to be rude in Japan, which is great, however it is also extremely hard to get any genuine connections with strangers in Japan.
Public transportation and crime rates however are very low in Japan, but then again it better be when you have so many rules and restrictions.
I think for me it would a breath of fresh air to be in Japan and try a new culture, people and food. But in the long run Japan may be tough for me to live in, since there does not seem to be a lot of openness to change, Japan in that way may be a bit too traditional, obedient and respectful but not progressive, free or moral enough for me.
Still I have loved every Japanese person I have ever met.
These things aren't really bad. I like the no tattoo rule. And the naked hot springs seems logical.
Video : "7 worst things about Japan"
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Oh the irony !
lol
What about Iran
why are u underground again?
This was a bit painful to watch
What about Egypt
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The rules are for the general population that move through life mindlessly which is the majority of people. The ability to leave your bike is because the culture is following rules. One reason for tattoos is they are often tied with gangs/mafia they don't want to bring that into the relaxing environment. The body is natural and just because you are ashamed of yours or judge others does not make that a "worst" thing. Plus the water is pure and your bathing suit could be dirty if your nude you rinse off before getting in so the water stays pure. Bins why is the concept of leaving no trace and picking up after yourself a "worst"? That just shows your mentality on consumption and disposal. Is it not cleaner than Edinburgh? I hope you have matured since this video or you travel less. Its attitudes like this why people dislike tourist.
Alice in wonderland
really 1st time , I know about Hospital(naked) ????
Not hospitals, hot springs 😂
Btw next take a trash bag. But doing a bit of research visiting a new place you have no clue about seems legit
How Old are you Ma'am?
why?
@@goodthinkingtv Just asking. I guess 35 or something 🤔
@@goodthinkingtv cox you look younger than alice
What you've mentioned is nothing.
I started disgusted how sometimes Japanese can be two faced and only focused to show their good side only of themselves.
My disgust developed as fear when I realised about unit 731 human experiments and the ignorant Japanese and deceiving Japanese government.
don't come to japan forever
First thing really happy to see you are back.
These restrictions are so weird isnt it. Don't really make any sense to me. I mean its like being so controlling. I mean they have so many rules for almost everything and yet they cycle on pavements?? I am actually annoyed with all these rules.
And how can one be naked in the hot spring?? No dustbins?? O God!
😂 There are designated places where you can ride a bicycle, but even as a Japanese person I find it difficult to understand.
Yakuza
I say Japan shouldn't have any rules and make everyone speak English and have English everywhere just get rid of the Japanese language. We should make it so English is spoken everywhere, only one language for all, would make it easy for all.
You are beautiful😍💓
Thank you❤