Japan is a beautiful and fascinating country, but it can also be a bit intimidating for first-time visitors. There are a lot of things to do and see, and it can be easy to make mistakes. That’s why I’ve put together this video of 17 common Japan travel fails that you should avoid. Whether you’re a seasoned travel to Japan or it’s your first time, it’s always good to learn from other peoples mistakes so you don’t have to make them yourself!
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00:00 Mistake #1 – Money in Japan
00:44 Mistake #2 – Reservations in Japan
01:04 Mistake #3 – Entering Restaurants in Japan
01:33 Mistake #4 – Tipping in Japan
01:48 Mistake #5 – Paying a Bill at a Restaurant in Japan
02:09 Mistake #6 – Waiting for Everyone’s Food at a Restaurant in Japan
02:29 Mistake #7 – Trash Cans in Japan
03:20 Mistake #8 – Taxi in Japan
03:52 Mistake #9 – Last Train in Japan
04:36 Mistake #10 – Riding the Train at Rush Hour in Japan
05:20 Mistake #11 – Getting on the Wrong Train in Japan
06:02 Mistake #12 – Rushing to Get on the Train in Japan
06:49 Mistake #13 – JR Pass in Japan
07:25 Mistake #14 – Driver’s License in Japan
08:05 Mistake #15 – Shoes to Wear in Japan
08:29 Mistake #16 – Squat Toilets in Japan
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28 Comments
These were all great tips! The two times I visited Japan I managed to get on the wrong train multiple times lol 😂
Don't activate the JR PASS at the airport just to get into Tokyo if you will be in Tokyo for a few days because the clock starts running as soon as you activate it. I take the the bus into Tokyo ❤
I just returned home from a 5 week trip to Japan and these are some legit tips. To add on to your tip about bringing cash, I would definitely recommend people bringing a large change pouch/purse, preferably with separate compartments for large/small denominations because after doing enough shopping you will have loads of coins and rummaging through a pile of 1 yen coins to find a lone 100 yen coin would definitely be stressful!
Amazing tips Chris! Very helpful for my trip to Japan coming up!
18: Forgetting to get off the plane and ending up in South Korea….
These are great tips to know! That's good to know to expect a loud welcome when entering a restaurant. Otherwise, I almost would think that I did something wrong or something while entering when they are actually greeting you.
Wow what a local guy in Japan.thank you.
Hi Chris. Thanks for sharing these great tips. Definitely will help many travelers.I always tend to pay in cash when I can and save the card for emergencies. I agree that the biggest mistake is not watching more Yellow Productions videos. Take care.
Great video Chris. Tips are spot on. I was waiting for the mistake “not eating pudding while in Japan” 😂
Please avoid eating while walking down the street. It is considered to be rude. And talking while on a train is discouraged. Compared to the U.S.A., Japan is so clean, void of trash, crime and graffiti.
NO TIPPING! (or very little…) Yay!
Squat toilet tip, remove pants totally before using. Don't become "that foreigner".
At the new pricing, getting a JR pass at all is probably a mistake unless you're going to a different city every few days.
Also, I was shocked that one Starbucks that I went to in Asakusa in October was completely cashless.
Common mistake #18: Going to Japan but not liking anime girls.
ieroooo purodakushonzu irrasshaimaseeeeeee
0:45 I once travelled with my family & her friends, & her friends told me that it is ok to be late by a quarter (15 mins), but I told them this was not the case in Japan.
Thank god they took my advice & arrived the eel restaurant right on the nose to avoid my reservation being cancelled.
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There's this delicious Japanese place we found in LA where the disheses never came out together (but always super hot) and it always confused/slightly annoyed us. Now I know we found a real deal place. Sweet!
Thanks for the tips Aloha 🤙🏾🤙🏾
#18 – not having Google Translate on your phone.
This was so interesting and entertaining!
You can tip a taxi driver, it's not uncommon.
Nice shots of Fuji around 6:55 and 7:05. Looks to me its from the Shizuoka side. Can you kindly specify the location ?
lol your video of the women's only train has a guy in it.
What the best place to exchange usd for yen?
I'm living in Tokyo and still enjoying your videos about Japan!! Everything you mention in here is very true.
I have a tip – your 1 and 5 yen coins can be used at a Sushiro if you don’t want to burden a person/hold up a line to pay. Machines there will take them lol