20 MISTAKES TO AVOID! Things to Know Before Traveling to Japan 2024

Don’t do this in Japan! In this video, I will introduce 20 things you shouldn’t do in Japan. To avoid unexpected trouble during your trip, it’s important to know Japanese customs and manners before coming to Japan.
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0:10 01. Arriving at Narita Airport
1:01 02. Sit without guidance
1:45 03. Waiting for them to Come to Order
2:36 04. Staying too Long at the Ramen Restaurant
3:26 05. Not to Get One Drink at Izakaya
4:15 06. Not to Clean Up After Eating
5:36 07. To Pay at the Table
6:04 08. Assuming you will be served with a smile
7:08 09. To Stop at the Yellow Block on the Road
7:53 10. Thinking its Easy to find a trash bin
8:32 11. To follow the touts
9:33 12. Not to Perform Purification Before Visiting a Temple or Shrine
10:36 13. Making Phone Calls on Trains
11:18 14. Believing that Public Transportation Operates 25 Hours a Day
12:12 15. Not to Know How to Use the Restroom
12:51 16. Not to Get IC Cards
13:35 17. Not to Take Cash (Japanese Yen) with You
14:46 18. Waliing in the Middle of an Escalator
15:41 19. Not Knowing a Few Japanese Phrases
16:47 20. Not Being Travel Insured

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hi I’m M from Tokyo in this video I will
show you the top 20 mistakes that you
should know before traveling to Japan
okay then let’s go mistake number one
arriving at Narita Airport if you’re
traveling to Tokyo you will be either be
going to Narita Airport or Hana airport
although it is possible to go to Tokyo
from either airport Hana airport is by
far the best choice if you have an
option the reason is that Narita Airport
is located in Chiba prefecture adens to
Tokyo and it takes more than 2 hours to
reach Central areas like Shinjuku and
Shibuya in Tokyo on the other hand many
places in central Tokyo can be reached
from Hana airport in less than 1 hour
considering convenience alone using Hana
airport is the better choice although
prices are often cheaper at Narita
Airport than at Hana airport however if
you want to get to the central of Tokyo
as soon as possible after arriving and
if you don’t mind spending a little more
choose Hana
airport mistake number two sit without
guidance when entering a restaurant you
generally wait for the waiter to arrive
sometimes in restaurants where the stuff
also cook it may take some time before
you are shown to your seat therefore Do
not sit down without permission instead
wait to be guided if you’re not shown
the way after a while it is appropriate
to Polly get the stuff station by
saying in
Japanese one exception to this room rule
is ramen restaurants at ramen shops and
some chain restaurants you often use a
ticket machine to select and pay for
your menu item in advance before being
shown to your seat if a restaurant has a
ticket vending machine be aware that it
operates on a basic payment system
mistake number three waiting for them to
come to order in many Japanese
restaurants a waiter might not come to
your table unless you take some action
due to labor shortages an increasing
number of restaurants especially major
chains now used digital tablets for
ordering furthermore in some places your
food might be even delivered by a robot
gasto and cola are well-known chain
restaurants that utilize some
technologies even if a digital tablet is
not available some restaurants provide a
buttom for summoning a waiter in this
case you press the button to call the
waiter and place your order however in
high-end or small privately owned
restaurants you generally do not need to
Calla waiter they will come to take your
order automatically if no one come to
take your order it is appropriate to get
their attention by saying Su in Japanese
mistake number four staying too long at
the ramen restaurant if you’re into
Japanese ramen you may already know this
in most of the Japanese ramen
restaurants there’s an Aral rule that
you should eat your meal quickly and
then leave so the next customer can have
a seat the reasons behind this are that
ramen restaurants often have limited
space and the prices are much lower than
in other kinds of of restaurants in
addition to ramen restaurants B4 chains
such as matuya skia and Yoshinoya have
similar practices you should be careful
not to stay too long like 2 hours in
such restaurants as you may be
considering a newsense customer with no
common sense if you want to stay longer
I think that using a cafe is much better
because cafes generally allow you to
stay longer except in major areas like
Shinjuku and Shibuya mistake number five
not to get one drink at isak
isaka are uniquely Japanese casual bars
where you can enjoy eating and drinking
with friends and colleagues in such
isayas it is surprisingly common for
each establishment to have a rule
requiring patrons to order at least one
drink of course if you only want to
drink water and the restaurant does not
enforce this rule I personally do not
think you should be forced to order
another beverage however the unspoken
rule is that you should order at least
one drink other than water such as soft
drink or alcohol beverage while it is
not uncommon for M water to be charged
for in French or other high-end
restaurants it is usually free in most
Japanese isayas therefore the exception
is that you order something to drink in
addition to water mistake number six not
to clean up after eating in most
restaurants just as in your country
there’s no problem leaving things as
they are after eating however in many
ramen shops food courts and some cafes
the situation is different let’s first
talk about eating at the counter of a
local ramen restaurant in Tokyo if
there’s no counter or if you eat at the
table there’s IR revant but if you do
itat at the counter it is common to
leave your bowl on the counter after you
finish eating before leaving
incidentally at ramen shops popular
among foreign TS such as icha and iudo
there’s no need to worry about such
unspoken rules furthermore I’ve heard
that there are no such unique rules in
the Cai area such as Osaka Kyoto or or
other regions you may consider it to be
a practice primary observed in Tokyo
next let’s discuss dining at fast food
restaurants chain cafes or food courts
it is common to clear your food to the
return slot after you’re finishing
eating or drinking by yourself at higher
priced Cafe such as coma coffee and Lor
the stuff will clean up so you don’t
need to worry about it however it can
sometimes be difficult to determine
whether the establishment accepts you to
clean up after yourself or if the Stu
will do it for you in such cases you
should observe the behavior of other
customers and follow suit mistake number
seven to pay at the table in most cases
table billing is not available unless it
is the policy of a fine restaurant or
store if you have finished eating or
drinking and wish to pay the bill take
the slip directly to the Casher the slip
is often found in the slep holder or
tucked into a small board if you still
do not know how to pay say sui
in Japanese and then inform the cashier
that you wish to pay mistake number
eight assuming you will be served with a
smile there is a perception not only in
Japan but also in restaurants worldwide
that it’s very important to serve
customers with a smile you may think
that Japanese restaurants will always
serve you with a smile but you may be
mistaken this is not necessarily true in
high restaurants such as those in Ginza
and rangi or in Chains like Starbucks
and McDonald’s where staff’s training is
very thorough surprisingly I have the
impression that there are few
restaurants that treat customers with
friendliness and smiles one of the
reasons for this is that in Japan
personal appearance is often considered
more important than smiling I have the
impression that the number of
restaurants with strict rules has been
decreasing recently however there are
quite a few restaurants that b brown
hair and flly outfits in the past
additionally many Japanese tend to
emphasize taste and affordability over
customer service
what you think about is especially those
of you who have recently traveled to
Tokyo please share your thoughts in the
comment section if you like mistake
number nine to stop at the Yellow Block
on the road as a private guide I’m often
asked this question by my clients I
often see these yellow blocks but do you
know what their purpose is these are
actually Braille blocks and serve as a
Lifeline for the blind linear
projections guide the direction of
movement while dos indicate dangerous
places or destinations dotted
projections are placed in front of
stairs crosswalks Junctions where guide
blocks intersect information boards and
elevators blind people rely on these
rail blocks to navigate for this reason
it is very dangerous if there are
obstacles on or around the Braille
blocks let just Theo standing on brail
blocks and do not Place luggage or other
objects near them mistake number 10
thinking it’s easy to find a trash pan
as you all know Tokyo is one of Japan’s
largest cities you might expect to find
many trash beIN at stations and in
commercial areas in Tokyo but
surprisingly they are quite rare
although trash beans are beginning to
appear in recently established areas
like aaba hills and some large Parks it
is still quite difficult to find a trash
bin I recommend carrying a small paper
bag or plastic bag for trash disposal if
you accumulate trash while traveling you
can store it in a bag and dispose of it
all at once when returned to your
accommodation please note that littering
is iable by heavy fines under Japanese
law mistake number 11 to follow the p in
Tokyo especially in The Nightlife
districts of Shinjuku and rangi it is
common to see black men calling out to
people however with the recent increase
in TS the police have significantly
strength their response and I’ve noticed
the decrease in the number of calls
targeting foreigners nonetheless it is
still too early to be reassured for
example in Shinjuku kabukicho you may
often see young men and women standing
around holding signs typically these
individuals are advertising their stores
and it is impossible to determine their
safety just by looking at them following
them may lead to being churched
exorbitant fees if you want to safely
enjoy the night life Shinjuku kabuko and
rangi it is recommended that you visit
places you have researched beforehand
alternatively if you prefer to
experience the night life with the local
guide I offer Private Tours you can
contact me through the description below
mistake number 12 not to perform
purification before visiting Temple or
Shrine before visiting a temple or
Shrine in Japan it is a basic rule to
always use the chuya to purify oneself
with the increase in the number of
tourists though I have the impression
that some people visit temples and
shrines without purifying themselves
however it is necessary for worshippers
to purify their bodies and Minds The
General procedure involved first use
your right hand to scoop the water with
a ladle and rinse your left hand and
then right hand next hold the ladle with
your right hand and scoop some water
into your C’s left hand lastly hold the
ladle upright so that the remaining
water on the handle can Rin the ladle by
performing this simple ritual one shows
respect to the shrine or Temple and
purifies oneself recently however many
shrines and temples are increasingly
doing away with the ladle possibly due
to the pandemic measurements in such
cases use your own hands to cleanse
yourself before visiting the shrine or
Temple mistake number 13 making phone
calls on trains taking the train is very
convenient way to travel in Japan
especially in major cities such as Tokyo
Osaka and Kyoto trains run frequently
and used daily by many people including
Japanese office workers however several
rules have been established to ensure
that all passengers can travel
comfortably
one such rule is to refrain from talking
or talking loudly on the train many
passengers tired from work or study
appreciate a quied space for this reason
it is considered good maners by all
railroad companies to prohibit talking
loudly violators may be warned by other
passengers or station staff mistake
number 14 believing that public
transportation operates 24 hours a day
if you’re planning to use public
transportation in Japan early in the
morning or late at night you need to pay
attention to the hours of operation in
central Tokyo trains start running
around 5:00 a.m. and stop around
midnight furthermore buses stop earlier
in the evening than trains in Rural and
Regional cities public transportation
may be even more limited in rural areas
there are fewer services and the less
trains and buses often end much earlier
than in urban areas therefore Special
Care should be taken when planning to
travel in the countryside when using
public transportation be sure to check
the latest times for the last trains and
allow plenty of time for travel if you
mistake the operating times you could
end up paying a lot for unexpected taxi
fears mistake number 15 not to know how
to use the restroom this is one of the
things you definitely want to know
before arriving in Japan Japanese
toilets are famous for their many
complex functions including Heating and
drying while there are many different
functions the one you should definitely
learn is how to flush the toilet after
use the shape and type of the flush
button can vary widely all the tets
generally use a lever or a button for
flashing recently toilets have become
more convenient with an increasing
number equipped with sensors that
automatically flash since it is
difficult to ask someone how to use a
toilet take the opportunity to learn
mistake number 16 not to get IC cards a
pass also known as a transportation
system IC card is highly recommended for
traveling in Tokyo although it is
possible to purchase train tickets
locally doing so can be inconvenient
because you have to check the ticket
price and wait in line at the ticket
machine each time if you plan to use
trains frequently purchasing an IC card
is essential not only because it’s
slightly cheaper but also more
convenient using the card is not
difficult you can recharge it at the
ticket machine or with your smartphone
and it allows you to board not only
trains but also buses when boarding a
train simply touch the icy card to the
reader where it says icy card mistake
number 17 not to take Japanese Yen with
you local stores and rural areas may not
accept credit cards or digital payment
in particular restaurants small stores
and some Transportation Systems often
accept only cash if you eat or drink
without carrying enough cash you may be
considered to be eating or drinking
without paying this is considered a
criminal offense and in the worst case
may result in police intervention
therefore when traveling to Japan from a
foreign country it is very important to
have some local currency on hand ATMs
are available at airports and in
convenience stores such as 7eleven where
you can exchange money into Japanese
hand immediately upon arrival in some
states in the US some people may only
know 7-Eleven as a gas station however
for many Japanese people 711 is
indispensable for example it is a place
where you can buy a box lunch or
withdraw cash if you’re still concerned
another option is to prepare Japanese
yen in your own country in advance to
avoid unnecessary travels and enjoy a
comfortable trip be sure to have even a
small amount of Japanese Yan ready
mistake number 18 walking in the middle
of an escalator there is an unspoken
rule in Japan regarding escalators when
riding an escalator you should not stand
in the middle but rather move to either
the right or left side to allow those in
the hurry to pass however the rules for
which side to stand on your barri by
region in Tokyo you are most likely to
stand on the left side while in Osaka
and Kyoto the rule is to stand on the
right side even as a native accustomed
to Tokyo’s rule I often make mistakes
when visiting Osaka or Kyoto running up
an escalator is very dangerous and
recently there have been running at
train stations against doing so
additionally there is a push for people
to stand on both sides of the escalator
to ensure more efficient Transportation
however it is not easy for Japanese to
change a long established custom and
this unspoken rule remains prevalent
mistake number 19 not knowing a few
Japanese phrases I believe that quite a
few Japanese people might feel uncomfy
when suddenly spoken to in English on
the street it is always a good idea to
start with
Su excuse me in Japanese and this speak
slowly in English learning at least the
minimum amount of Japanese can make your
interactions with Japanese people
smoother here I’d like to share with you
four Japanese ver that you should
remember at the minimum
one which translates to excuse me in
English
two which means thank you
three equivalent to no thank you use
this phrase if you are asked whether you
need a plastic bag at the convenience
store or Supermarket
four it is good maners to say this when
leaving a restaurant after finishing
your meal to Express gratitude to those
who prepared it please try to use these
four words mistake number 20 not being
travel insured you may have overseas
insures coverage through your credit
card but generally the limits of
coverage for illness or injury are small
a case in point involved a woman from
Thailand who came to Japan in 2018 she
collapsed due to heart disease and
fortunately her life was saved however
she ended up with medical expenses in
excess of 18 million yen currently
ambulances are available free of chch
including for foreign tourists but
medical examinations and treatment at
hospitals are costly she did not take
out additional Insurance because she
wanted to keep her travel expenses low
however to avoid being hit with a large
Bill everyone should make sure to secure
comprehensive overseas Insurance be sure
to check the coverage limits for illness
or injury don’t forget to subscribe to
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