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Hi I’m M from Tokyo in this video I will share with you the top 10 things to know before coming to Japan that no one talked about be sure to watch this video to enjoy your trip okay then let’s go number one no fun taking the train is very convenient

Way to travel in Japan especially in major cities such as Tokyo Osaka and Kyo trains run frequently under a daily means of transportation for many including Japanese office workers however several rules have been established to ensure that all passengers can travel comfortably one important rule is to

Refrain from talking on the phone or speaking loudly on the train many passengers tired from work or study seek a quiet space for this reason the basic policy of most railro companies urges passengers not to talk loudly violations may lead to warnings from other passengers or station staff

In addition priority seating is provided on trains to accommodate the eldery pregnant women people with infants and toddlers And individuals with physical disabilities these seats are reserved especially for passengers in need if you see someone who could use a seat even if it’s just a regular one it would be

Super nice to just go hey feel free to take this seat if you want number two grouping Japanese trains are significantly crowded especially on weekdays from 7:00 to 9:00 in the morning and from 5:00 to 8:00 at night during the rush hours for work although observing the commute of Japanese

Businessman no and salary man might be of interest I cannot recommend using train during these hours this is because there is a risk of becoming a victim of molestation or bism in crowded conditions and there’s also chance of being mistakenly identified as a perpetrator in particular incidents of of molestation and voyerism targeting

High school girls in scars are more prevalent in Japan than in other countries the outbreak of the new covid-19 infection temporarily reduced the condition condition on trains when working from home became WID St however as restrictions were lifted and office work resumed crowded trains and reports of molestation and voyerism charged Again in response to this issue penalties for voyerism were strun after July 13th 201 23 I recommend avoiding trains during rush hours to reduce the risk of involvement in such incidents additionally to avoid being mistakenly suspected of molesation or voyerism I think it is wise to hold onto the

Hanging strap with both hands on crowded trains or just avoid crowd trains whenever possible number three cyber bullying in Japan citizens addressed YouTubers are attracting significant attention these YouTubers turn Target individuals who commit criminal Acts or fail to follow rules or morals they may question them or attempt to hand them

Over to the police while recalling their behavior on camera in particular they often focus a moral violations such as molestation voyerism and littering on trains on the surface the actions of these YouTubers may seem righteous and beneficial to society which some people even supporting their activities however there’s a risk of

These actions leading to fails accusation according to reports from NHK and other media some individual for filmed have been subjected to massive backlash on social networking sites due to a single video severely affecting their lives such incidents have severely impacted the lives of some young people while criminal acts like molestation and

Voyerism are unacceptable there are more ambigous issues such as ignoring traffic signals littering and smoking on the street of which tourists should be aware there even unintentionally there is a risk of being photographed with that consent and having personal information disclosed on social networking sites to keep from accidentally embarrassing

Yourself while you’re in Japan I hope this video helps you get the hang of all the stuff to rules and manage here number four restaurant I’d like to share something that can be difficult to understand when eating at a restaurant in Japan upon entering a restaurant it’s common to

Wait for a waiter to greet you and some establishments especially those where the stuff also cook it may take a while before you shown to your seat therefore Do not sit down without being guarded instead wait for a short while even if you are waiting and not shown to a seat

Please say suima send to the nearest staff member one exception to this rule is at Ren restaurant ramen shops and some chain restaurants often use a ticket vending machine system where you select and pay for your menual item in advance before being shown to your seat regarding how to order more

Restaurants are adapting digital tablets for ordering which are often available in English especially in family and chain restaurants like Casto Cola and Yoshinoya even in restaurants without tablet ordering there may be buttons to press for service in such cases you press the button to call a waer and place your

Order on the other hand in up scale or privately owned restaurant staff will typically come to take your order without the need for a cold button if no one comes to take your order after a reasonable weight don’t hesitate to attract attention by saying sumimasen in Japanese number five

Leftover in Japan leaving food behind is generally considered an act to avoid this is because leaving food is seen as a lack of appreciation for the food from provided and the effort of those who prepar it for me personally I think there’s no need to force yourself to eat

If you’re feel unconfident from consuming something that doesn’t suit your plate or when you’re full however it is generally Taboo in Japan to eat just one bite and leave the rest in fact just the other day at a ramen restaurant in matsudo City Chiba prefecture during a personal visit a famous YouTuber group

Of three made headlines for leaving food behind the owner of the restaurant was angry at the YouTuber and responded by posting a picture of The Leftovers on X formerly known as Twitter which attracted considerable attention although the Tweet has already been deleted the owner received a lot of

Support furthermore last year a long established Cafe in yashi Tokyo posted a request please refrain from ordering and then leaving without eating just to have your meal photographed after posting this on X many people showed interest these examples illustrate that many Japanese people have a strong aversion

To the act of leaving food behind you don’t have to force yourself to eat everything but to avoid unnecessary trouble try to order only what you can consume if you really can’t finish your meal I think it’s also good to ask if you can take out the leftovers number six Ramen

Shop if you’re into Japanese ramen you you may already notice in most of the Japanese ramen restaurants there is an Unwritten rule that you should eat your meal quickly and then leave so the next customer can have a seat the reason behind this are that ramen restaurants

Often have limited space and the prices are much lower than in other kind of restaurants in addition to ramen restaurants beef will change such as matsuya skia and yoia have similar practices you should be careful not to stay too long like 2 hours in such rest restaurants as you may be considered a

Nuance customer with no common sense if you want to stay longer I think using a cafe is much better because cafes generally allow you to stay longer except in major areas like Shinjuku Shibuya and Akihabara number seven Chopsticks you may know that we often use chopsticks when eating in Japan when

Eating with chopsticks there are certain things you should never do here are three of the worst ones the third one is called Sashi Bashi this is the act of using Chopsticks to point at food or people it is considered extremely rude to use chopsticks to point at someone or

Something while eating it shows a lack of respect for the other person so be careful the second is passing food from one set of Chopsticks to another the act of passing food directly from Chopstick to Chopstick is considered the same as the method to use pick up bones during cremation and should be

Avoided the ACT is also considered very unlucky because it is associated with b and funerals the worst one is sticking Chopsticks upright in your bowl this act associated with death should be avoided at all cost at the dinner table the act of placing Chopsticks upright in the food is

Considered extremely unlucky because it resembles the formality of offering incense at the funeral number eight trash been discovering a trash can in Japan is as challenging as finding a treasure to begin with trash cans in Japan are subdivided according to the type of trash it is relatively easy to find

Trash bins for cans and pet bottles in the city but it is very difficult to find one for Li barnable trash one reason for this is the siren gas attack on the Tokyo subway in 1995 this act of terrorism perpetrated by fall followers of the OM Mao cult

Resulting in 19 death and more than 5,800 injuries in response to this tragic incident many trash bins at train stations and public facilities were removed as part of measures to ensure Public Safety over time the installation of trash beins gradually returned to train stations at other locations but they began to be removed

Again the first reason for this was to prevent infection when used masks and other items were found in the crash after the outbreak of covid-19 another reason was that more people starting throwing away much bigger household rubbish it’s actually pretty common in Japan to have to pay for trash disposal

And some people seem to throw away their household trash in public beans to save money this seems to have considerably increased the burden on employees I personally find it a bit annoying so I’d really love to see more trash beans around of course keeping safety in mind

In my case if I can throw it out at the store where I bought it I throw it out there if it’s impossible I basically keep it in my back and throw it out when I get home number nine escalator there’s an unspoken rule in Japanese escalators the unspoken rule is

That when riding an escalator one should not stand in the middle but rather move to either the right or left side this is to give way to those who wish to walk up the escalator this is not so difficult to understand but what is very complicated

Is that the rule of standing on the right or left side differs depending on the area in Tokyo which you’re most likely to visit you stand on the left side in Osaka and kyodo on the other hand the rule is to stand on the right side I’m

Used to the Tokyo rule so I often make mistakes when I visit Osaka or kyodo even though I am Japanese running up escalator is very dangerous and recently there have been warnings at stations and other places to avoid doing so it is common recently to see people being urged to stand on both

Sides of the escalator for more efficient Transportation including at stations however it is very difficult for Japanese to change a long established custom and this unspoken rule is still alive and well number 10 toilet here are three things to know about to toilets in Japan first off toilets in Japan are

Basically free to use everywhere they are also located in shopping malls train stations parks and more and can be used anywhere for free therefore when I traveled to Europe I was very surprised to find that I had to pay to use the restrooms in shopping malls and train stations second up all

Toilets in Japan allow toilet paper to be flushed this might be the same as in the US many European countries or others last up I think this is a unique feature found only in Japanese toilets but many Japanese ones are equipped with wash functions if you have come all the

Way to Japan you should definitely try one but if you use it incorrectly you might get yourself socked or have a sore button the only thing you need to remember is the flash button please use it to flush the toilet after your use if you’re comfortable with it try to use

Other functions for example wash is a bottom to wash your bottom after use how was my video don’t forget to subscribe to my channel and like button if you have any questions please let me know in the comment below see you at the next Video