The beauty standard is kinda too much. I wish they saw beauty in their asian looks.
@jiayueyang2894
18 күн бұрын
Yeah what weird comments to make
@JJ-yl7mc
16 күн бұрын
It's not just in Japan. The influence of Hollywood and European aesthetic standards are deeply ingrained.
@emperorinmu4199
7 күн бұрын
@@JJ-yl7mcThe idea that European standards of beauty have permeated Japanese standards of beauty is a misconception. It is true that Europeans are often seen as beautiful from the Japanese perspective. However, the skeletal features, appearance, and make-up of women who are considered beautiful according to Western standards and actresses active in Hollywood are not considered beautiful from a Japanese perspective, and I feel that there is a fundamental difference.
@PinoyZo1
21 күн бұрын
I went to Japan for vacation and even I felt it was overcrowded, I can see 3 japanese out of 10 tourist lol
@AshtonCoolman
21 күн бұрын
Did you get outside of Tokyo?
@hannesRSA
21 күн бұрын
When I was in Osaka only 10y ago there were only 1 in 1000 tourists in some areas. Hope some parts of Tokyo is still ok.
@magenta_brown5327
21 күн бұрын
There weren’t many foreign tourists when I went in October last year and July this year.
@TheGichnni
21 күн бұрын
Seriously? I lived in Japan 2011-2015 and I'd say there were like 1 in 50 foreigners in central Tokyo... The 2020 olympics was a flop as well due to covid... So what the hell has happened in the last 10 years?
@Starstreak170
21 күн бұрын
It seems you didn't leave the touristy areas. I went to a less popular area of Tokyo and I was the only white person there for quite a while.
@jamesquinn8958
19 күн бұрын
As an American I'm extremely disappointed that tourists aren't taking the time to learn the culture when visiting Japan or being more mindful and considerate of the people. I also hate when people leave trash lying around no matter what country they are in! I would love to visit Japan some day and if I ever get the chance to hike mt. Fuji I'm bringing trash bags with me so I can clean up some of the mess people are leaving behind out of respect for the country and the people that live there.
@southcoastinventors6583
17 күн бұрын
American really do complain about everything even place they haven't been. It great to be at the top of the heap
@jamesquinn8958
16 күн бұрын
@@southcoastinventors6583 your comment is out of place here
@dn9597
21 күн бұрын
As a Japanese, I want to tell foreign visitors to respect our culture when you visit Japan. Just because what you do/say is "normal" in your country, doesn't mean it's "normal" in Japan. Please study/research about Japanese culture and history before you come to Japan. And most of all, please respect our culture, history, and people and obey our laws!
Because the Yen is weak, you’re going to get more and more low quality tourists. I’m sorry it’s not going to get better.
@mateus7206
21 күн бұрын
The people who love japanese culture know about how the things works. But other people are just "tourist" they know nothing about Japan so it makes difficulty
@ChooChoo93210
21 күн бұрын
Please do that when you travel to a foreign country as well
@demoncorejunior
19 күн бұрын
while i'm mostly embarassed by other americans' behaviors abroad, it always warms my heart to hear people in other countries mention how friendly americans are. complimenting someone's nails (that they clearly spent a lot of time and effort on!) is a very natural interaction with strangers for americans.
@Lalalasoar
21 күн бұрын
As a Japanese, I can say that Kyoto is one of the less "Japanese" places than it was before. I loved Kyoto because I could feel the quietness and special atmosphere, now I can't experience those.
Now, Japanese understand why the French are sometimes unpleasant with tourists.
@お節介じい
20 күн бұрын
@@yuugen999京都に行くより奈良をお勧めします。それに北海道も゙良いですよ。
@RWP98
19 күн бұрын
As a Portuguese i feel the same way as you of not being able to experience something in your home country as you used to because of too many foreigners around, and it doesn't feel like your country sometimes, especially in summer. I'm definitely going to visit Japan someday in the future and i will make sure to respect your culture more than my own and make sure not to cause trouble to you kind people :)
@Razear
21 күн бұрын
It sounds like locals are more annoyed at foreigners not adhering to Japanese social conventions in public rather than having to deal with the influx of extra people. I think that tourists should strive to be mindful of the country's customs, but at the same time, expecting every tourist to behave as orderly as a Japanese person is probably a tad unrealistic. And I'd imagine situations of overcrowding are a much bigger issue in urban areas where a lot of people congregate. But that's also to be expected since most foreigners probably aren't travelling to Japan to see the countryside.
@kochilly
21 күн бұрын
Agreed. I've also noticed an increase in the entitlement from tourists where they expect english menus, english-speaking staff, english instructions and generally don't even put an effort into learning the culture as a two way street. I've seen so many reviews for local businesses where stars are docked simply because they don't offer english accomodations. I think many people forget that they are the guests and not the other way around.
@ManachanJapan
21 күн бұрын
@@kochilly especially after corona
@zoltantari7336
21 күн бұрын
@@kochillywhile I agree with you that it’s polite, and very useful to try and learn something about a country you’re visiting to better communicate with locals, I respectfully like to share a nother view! You’re forgetting that English is already a 2nd language to many visitors! We are not expecting Japanese staff to learn like 10 languages and communicate with everyone on their native tongue (say French , Italian, Spanish, German, Mandarin, Arabian, Hindi just to name a few) we are expecting to try to communicate on a common tongue! So where tourism is expected it’s recommended if the staff is prepared for foreigners as well, and is not shocked that they don’t speak Japanese and try to talk with them.
@kimchijjigae87
21 күн бұрын
@@zoltantari7336 nobody's shocked why should they spend their time learning another language to accommodate for peoples' vacations?
@Zaidenn
21 күн бұрын
What? where do you get that from. I'm a foreigner living in Japan I can tell you literally that nobody from the locals care much about the tourists... like about not adhering to Japanese conventions and etc??? nobody is minding about that ..
@koxonutboy
21 күн бұрын
I feel like I can relate in this manner because of the Hawaii tourism experience. Grew up seeing a lot tourists here and there, occasionally seeing some doing some pretty disturbing things to and at certain places very important to our culture and to the local communities in Hawaii. I can understand the concerns.
@barrettish
21 күн бұрын
Yup, and it never stopped happening 🙁
@jt.633
21 күн бұрын
Yeah its too bad your local culture of having less money was taken away by the tourists and giving yall a booming tourism industy. Very sorry for that.
@koxonutboy
21 күн бұрын
@@jt.633 As one of the people said in interviews, tourism in moderation but also respect for the local culture.
@olivere5497
21 күн бұрын
Did u ever meet Dawg the Bounty Hunter?
@koxonutboy
21 күн бұрын
@@olivere5497 Absolutely not.
@soom6997
17 күн бұрын
As a Japanese, the real issue is the behavior of a small number of tourists, which can sometimes make us feel uncomfortable or even scared. In general, we are happy to see that many tourists are enjoying our culture and food. Hope your Japan trip gonna be wonderful
@southcoastinventors6583
17 күн бұрын
Going next month thanks for the welcome
@nerida3347
4 күн бұрын
Thank you, I'll make sure to do my best to respect the customs 😊 I'm learning well in advance how to do things so that I may be a good guest
@MatthewMabborang
21 күн бұрын
15:40 this is spot on and I am 💯 agree with her about making a research on exploring hidden gems or undiscovered places that Japan has to offer. I’ll definitely keep this in mind and will definitely come back to Japan again soon! ❤️
@hannesRSA
21 күн бұрын
Problem is there are many highlighted spots, but only nature/ temple sightseeing. Not alternative locations to staying in inner Tokyo where one can still find eating/ shopping/ have a walkable area.
@yinxuehui
16 күн бұрын
We do this for every long vacation and we were just in japan for 2 weeks in late May. We planned for more than half a year because a lot of places we wanted to go required reservations. We planned it out day by day for 13 days
@MatthewMabborang
16 күн бұрын
@@hannesRSA if I remember, the GEM TV Asia have a show where they explore and recommend places both in and out of Tokyo that is not popular or known by locals and tourist. But I have to agree on your point where exploring inner Tokyo is much more difficult in terms of dining-shopping-walking since the city is highly dense and populated (even in cities like Kyoto and Osaka too unfortunately).
@MatthewMabborang
16 күн бұрын
@@yinxuehui I sincerely agree with this. We want to make sure that if we go to a different country (like Japan in this case), it's overwhelming when you get carried away with researching on budget, weather forecasts, routes, apps like LINE, places in cities and countryside, activities (free or budget), foods (I highly emphasis on this), and even meeting up with your friends too. Because we wanted to have a memorable and unforgettable experience as a tourist and connect with the locals there! Regardless if you know the language or not ^_^
@IOSARBX
21 күн бұрын
Asian Boss, amazing video it was really good
@ViperXtreme
18 күн бұрын
I just came back yesterday for my usual visit in Japan and oh boy it became extremely crowded. I thought summer would deter some tourist but it's even more crowded than I thought. I only visited the popular areas because i was with a friend who is first timer in Japan so its the usual tokyo/osaka/kyoto etc. I enjoyed my stay much much more on the less visited areas in the Ehime/Hiroshima rural areas, they are amazing (Onomichi, Imabari etc.). I think it's not just the crowd is the issue but more of the attitude of the tourists. Also i think knowing even just bits of Japanese would be great as well as to not confuse or scare the locals. You don't even need to know how to string sentences, even simple phrases of numbers, directions, actions, intentions along with hand gestures helps a lot, it's how mostly survive the rural areas and they will be even happy if you know some words.
@niwa_s
16 күн бұрын
I don't see why you *have* to stick to the tourist hotspots just because it's your first time there...
@Mayaman67
19 күн бұрын
I visited Japan for the first time two months ago. I loved the cleanliness and politeness of the people. I liked the fact that trains were quiet without people watching Tik Tok videos or talking loudly and that people wait for passengers getting off before boarding (it's common sense but many cultures don't get it). Although I try to understand the culture before going there and I observe how things are done, I'm not going to get every nuance of the culture straight away. I'm gonna make mistakes. Often it's not intended to offend. Foe example, in Hiroshima I wasn't sure if all the umbrellas in stands were just there to take or not and leave somewhere else. It felt like there was some kind of system but I wasn't sure what it was. I also went into a store with a wet umbrella and then realised people were leaving them outside or covering them. I felt a bit embarrassed but I'd learned the lesson. I don't like it when countries charge more for foreigners in the same restaurant. It's xenophobic. Is it because they assume we are richer? Then why not charge people based on the car they drive?
@nekoshark2525
17 күн бұрын
Sorry, I'll answer with Google Translate. I live in Kyoto, and the amount of tourists there is no exaggeration. I think it's even rarer in rural areas. To be honest, prices have gone up and the number of shops that charge tourist prices is increasing, making it impossible for "locals" to purchase. perhaps, I think this measure is to increase the number of local customers. Don't worry, I don't like this approach either. However, I still think it is a good thing that the government has publicly announced that it will take money. I once got into an argument at an American restaurant where a large amount of money was added to my order, which was not a fair price, so I think it's better than the restaurant asking for a large amount of money. Also, I would appreciate it if you could look into it, but some hotels in Japan have deferred payment options. This system was based on trust between Japanese people, but recently there has been an increase in cases of foreign tourists abusing deferred payment, and there is a possibility that this system will disappear. It's been on the news, so please check it out if you'd like.
@nekoshark2525
17 күн бұрын
Of course, there are many people living in Japan who do not follow good manners. There are a lot of people in the Kansai area, especially around Osaka, who have inappropriate manners and traffic lights, and I don't like them. People who don't follow the rules are trash. Even people living in Japan hate each other. I know that there are many good tourists, but I also know that there are even more tourists who don't follow the rules and trample on the good intentions of Japanese people. In fact, it's so malicious that it stands out (´;ω;`) Of course, something like the water gun attack that happened in Spain the other day is not good. Although I was directing my anger in the wrong direction, I could understand his feelings. I wish the government would come up with some better policy before we turn on tourists with the same hatred they have in Spain. I think that's probably part of this. Sorry for the long message.
@Mayaman67
16 күн бұрын
@@nekoshark2525 The shops that charge higher prices are Japanese.
@LinaKei
11 күн бұрын
I miss the background sound, it made the videos more authentic, please bring it back :)
@grapesurgeon
21 күн бұрын
Very safe answers by and large
@riduanlim1
21 күн бұрын
Tourists in Bali are waaaaay wilder and crazy. Just search on youtube. Spitting, littering, are nothing compares to tourists in Bali.
@JJ-yl7mc
21 күн бұрын
omg...😭
@mtathos_
21 күн бұрын
the audio feels so unusual, ambiant noise of the surroundings always make it more natural
@kageyamareijikun
21 күн бұрын
Did you mistranslate the old lady? She said littering stopped if people knew the rules, not increased recently.
@southcoastinventors6583
17 күн бұрын
You obviously never watched dubbed anime this actually pretty decent
@pauljayvlogs489
21 күн бұрын
I think we as americans have a responsibility to do some research, respect the culture and learn some simple phrases rather than bombard ppl with english.
@inquisitvem6723
21 күн бұрын
I used Google translate to make it easier for myself and the locals when I was there a couple months ago. It’s shocking how the younger generation don’t speak English compared to their peers in Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam.
@Mishakeet
21 күн бұрын
Americans usually aren’t viewed as the problem. A lot of it is directed at Chinese tourists
@cooliipie
21 күн бұрын
Most of the bad tourists are Chinese.
@davidbrink3328
21 күн бұрын
I agree with that, being able to say thank you or especially something like can you please help me i’m most definitely lost lol 😂 being able to ask for directions and help is a biggie cause at this point you are at the mercy of people that don’t know you and while Japanese people are kind it would be great to make it a lot easier in understanding each other
@doubledown8229
21 күн бұрын
@@inquisitvem6723Why should they speak English? They're in Japan.
@sleepysartorialist
21 күн бұрын
Being from a tourist-blasted part of the United States that never gets a break, I empathize with Japan's plight. I often joke "California is closed please don't come" but it doesn't stop.
@Mishakeet
21 күн бұрын
As someone living in LA, the tourism here is pretty spread out. I found Las Vegas to be waaaay more overcrowded with tourism
@davidbrink3328
21 күн бұрын
It’s not only California but your right any tourist area in the States is always crowded and crazy busy like Florida or NYC and that’s busy by the people who live and/or work there
@doubledown8229
21 күн бұрын
I'm Hawaiian, and the US illegally annexed our islands. We have no choice.
@nicolasc2269
20 күн бұрын
It's same in all country, tourist spot and go to paris with 48 millions tourist you will see what's overtourism is
@barnumcapote8215
19 күн бұрын
You can’t stop it as you literally don’t have the power to. I’m in Canada and we continue to bring in Indians that do no want to assimilate and the government doesn’t put any programs in place to help them assimilate either. In a way Canada is very segregated. Racial enclaves abound everywhere
@ethangivvons3859
20 күн бұрын
From the U.K, I came to Japan back in April for the first time. What a country! I had such a good time. Next time I visit I hope to have leaned more Japanese as it made making connections a little hard but I found that most young people understand English fairly well and that if I paid them a complement then most of the time they would at least have a brief conversation with me which I really appreciated.
@legoEgoJJproduction
20 күн бұрын
instead of banning, some of these areas need to get their stuff together lol. Kyoto is a nice place and bothering geishas and whatnot is really not okay, but things like packed buses and litter are also due to the government. Did you know how Kyoto's government responded to complaints about trashcans being overflowed? they took away trashcans. A better approach would be to add more or trashcans or increase service. If you wanted to have this paid by tourists, add a small tax to of some sort to hotels/other tourist destinations and provide discounts for Japanese. The bus situation in Kyoto can also be solved more proactively by making bus routes more efficient. IIRC the kyoto subway has only two lines, so everyone opts for the bus because the subway generally wont take them to where they need to go.
@kiwimusume
19 күн бұрын
Yeah. New Zealand has an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy of $35; Japan could do that.
@niwa_s
16 күн бұрын
"If you wanted to have this paid by tourists, add a small tax to of some sort to hotels/other tourist destinations and provide discounts for Japanese." That's having it paid by foreigners, not tourists. Most Japanese people aren't residents of Kyoto, meaning they're also tourists when they go there. Meanwhile some residents of Kyoto aren't Japanese citizens.
@JSN723
21 күн бұрын
It’s weird that when they think of foreigners, they only think of white foreigners, not like Asian Americans, etc.
@KarthofEarth
21 күн бұрын
tru, some of these Asian countries tend to have some weird "white savior complex" where they like to fetishes on white foreigners, as oppose to foreigners as a whole.
@barrettish
21 күн бұрын
Yeah I often don’t get accepted as just American when I’m in Japan. Same as when I traveled in Europe too.
@kimchijjigae87
21 күн бұрын
the first question they bring up the mostly asian foreigners - honestly how would you know if someone is asian american at first glance
@barrettish
21 күн бұрын
@@kimchijjigae87 It’s harder for sure, even Asian-Americans don’t recognize each other… speaking from experience lol. But I’ve been told that if they watch someone for a bit, they can tell by body language and mannerisms. I made a video about this and at least a few people commented saying they’d know from my hairstyle.
@eddenoy321
21 күн бұрын
I think they are aware that there are many Asian foreigners around them . Those other Asians among them often get a bad rap because they are perceived as poor immigrants with poor communication skills.
@felipeyoutube89_
19 күн бұрын
From the moment I clicked on this video, I knew that Japanese people would fawn over European looks.
@melancholicflaneur23
19 күн бұрын
they love all things white.
@TheAmphicyon
18 күн бұрын
Anime and manga bear that out. No secret.
@nekoshark2525
17 күн бұрын
@@TheAmphicyonteeth? Is the anime Japanese? ? ? ? ? Are you guys too self-conscious?
@nekoshark2525
17 күн бұрын
@@TheAmphicyonI'll be honest. Why do you think Sailor Moon characters are European? ? ? ? I'm Japanese. Mirko from Hero Academia is not black. I'm a Japanese gal with tanned skin. Foreigners don't know that the further north you go, the more Japanese people have white or yellow skin, and the further you go to Kyushu and Okinawa, the more your skin becomes tanned and darkened. I don't even know the culture of gals. I mean, why do anime fans like you scum always care about nationality? ? ? ? ? Seriously?
@sheluvssmokedupeyes1
17 күн бұрын
@@nekoshark2525 it’s not about being self-conscious. A lot of Japanese anime displays their people as European or half European and half Japanese and that’s because we anime came to the United States. The American audience, or the people that were running the film industry told him if they really want anime to succeed they need to make characters that look like Americans, or look like white people to make it to succeed.
@twindryvolta7387
21 күн бұрын
yeah when you go to kyoto, you have to wait for 2 or 3 buses untill you can get on. wondering if we as a local experience it everyday. it is stressfull
@hannesRSA
21 күн бұрын
Seems ghastly. I was in Kyoto once.. there were almost no tourists. We didn't find it as good as Osaka, so didn't return for more than 1 day. Overrated and probably too many tiktokkers copycatting.
@1988kcmo
20 күн бұрын
@@hannesRSAI loved Kyoto. My friend and I spent 3 nights there. Beautiful surrounding countryside, temples, palaces, etc... The most underwhelming place I visited in Japan was actually Okinawa 😅
@ZackAuslander
21 күн бұрын
So much respect to audio engineer who drowned out the insanity(noise wise) that is Shibuya Crossing
@forecheckbackcheckpaycheck
21 күн бұрын
yeah the audio was insane, like how did they even do that o.O
@ruththompson9369
21 күн бұрын
Sweet people its not the weak yen its the aspect of being somewhere we never been its like history there are traveling people and its that we want to experience a different way of life..its not being able to save its being human and that's why in American we have people coming here that's just beautiful.. but I say this be considered to the country you visit and leave no more than you came with.. Just learn to show respect.. No we need to be the humble ones when visited another country.. Its theirs not ours.. Be humble..
@southcoastinventors6583
17 күн бұрын
Weak yen just makes it more attractive especially if you live on the west coast still can't for the life me understand why anybody would visit during the summer
@Jeffcrocodile
21 күн бұрын
There's no such thing as a free lunch. You want the tourists money you have to take the package, and nothing you'll do will ever get you to avoid bad tourists or the bad aspects of tourism.
@ni5439
21 күн бұрын
It's not happening all over Japan, it happens mostly in the more touristy cities. Traveling is becoming more and more common, so centralizing all the tourism puts a lot of strain in few specific places. It's happening in every major city everywhere. Another example is what's going on in Barcelona and their protests against tourism. I think governments around the world should try to promote other areas of their countries so the foreigners spread more evenly and there's less stress for the locals
@southcoastinventors6583
17 күн бұрын
Honestly Barcelona is kindy overrated compared to other cites of Spain like Seville or Valencia
@perrywinkle5000
19 күн бұрын
I do find it funny when people who choose to live in the areas where tourist both domestic and international frequently visit complain about tourist being there. And despite the weak yen, Japan isn't cheap for Westerners. These are people who wanted to visit Japan but were banned for 3 years from doing so. Only those very interested in Japan are coming they aren't coming to buy cheaper goods. Tourist from Korea and China do in fact do that though. And how exactly is charging tourist more gonna be enforced? Does this include Japanese tourist? And I'm a 16-year resident of Japan. Do I have to prove I am not a tourist? Another thing, I live in a major Japanese city and have met people who work in immigration at the airport as well as in industries with tourist and typically it is NOT the Western tourist that are the biggest headache. It is typically people from a large country in Asia that is know worldwide for having difficult tourist.
@user-dn2lk3yu1j
19 күн бұрын
The original inhabitants of the area, their place is home before it's a tourist attraction. It is an insult to the locals to say that it is wrong to live there as a tourist attraction.
@ibm30rpg
18 күн бұрын
You could have just said China or India.
@trishayable
20 күн бұрын
The thing is no one likes tourists anywhere - I hate tourists even when I'm a tourist too. I think more people who originally didn't care to travel are traveling more just to show off on social media. I'm taking a break from traveling because of the over tourism problem everywhere and dealing with annoying tourists who just want to take pics of themselves to show off on social media. Traveling in overrated and stressful anyway.
@ARKSAAXX-ys9gz
21 күн бұрын
Japanese suffer not only from bad manners by tourists, some tourists even commit crimes. For example, a Japanese ryokan invited foreigners for the first time this year, but the first foreigner who came to the ryokan ran away without paying the bill. This ryokan has been in business for over 140 years, and they say they've never seen anything like this happen before. And statistics show that the number of crimes that occurred in Japan this year increased by more than 5,000 compared to the previous year. I don't think all of them were committed by foreign tourists, but they clearly have an impact. Looking at social media, there is a lot of talk about how some facilities and restaurants in Japan are banning foreigners, but frankly, it's no wonder they're doing it.
@jt.633
21 күн бұрын
Racism is justified when Japan does it ay? Then if its an American business its public outrage and cancellations and probably gets their business burned down.
@jt.633
21 күн бұрын
It's only justified if Japan does it ay? Imagine if a business in the US did the same, what would happen😂 bet that would anger you
@hannesRSA
21 күн бұрын
It's a misdirected reaction. Not based on sensible classification and stats.
@OnlyMeEndofWorld
21 күн бұрын
@@jt.633 US are u joking
@44jwong
21 күн бұрын
I don't think bad manners by tourists are uniquely Japan issue. Other countries also face similar issue, no?
@eduzz4655
20 күн бұрын
Japanese essentialist nihonjinron mentality.
@barnumcapote8215
19 күн бұрын
Yeah the Japanese are very up their own ass. Unfortunately it’s going to bite them in the ass because their prospects aren’t looking great
@southcoastinventors6583
17 күн бұрын
Another great example of Jinglish
@eduzz4655
17 күн бұрын
@@southcoastinventors6583 What Jinglish? Nihonjinron 日本人論 is a concept and genre internationally studied in philosophy, literature, anthropology or sociology. Stop your failed try of _ad hominem_ fallacy (btw, my first language is Spanish).
@southcoastinventors6583
17 күн бұрын
@@eduzz4655 At least you put in the effort to change to kanji おめでとう
@yoheivlog1435
20 күн бұрын
35M tourists visiting the country that has 110M population is not overtourism. If they suffer from the current situation, it's not because of the number of tourists but the way they deal with it is not good. Look at Venezia. 20M people visit the city that has 250K people. That is overtourism.
@globuspallidus2457
20 күн бұрын
Venetia is a city, Japan is a country, you can’t do this comparison
@eduzz4655
20 күн бұрын
@@globuspallidus2457Tokyo Metropolitan Area is between 36-38M people, so yes, he can actually compare. You should check the tourist numbers of Italy, Spain or Greece and the numbers of the residents.
@niwa_s
16 күн бұрын
@@globuspallidus2457 France got 100 million visitors in 2023, having a population of 68 million. Spain got 85 million tourists with a population of 48 million.
@dfvsmaster
18 күн бұрын
3:35 yes I also encountered such women who wanted to take a picture of a geisha from behind, even though it is forbidden, so I took the pamphlet I had with me and held it in front of here mobile and said, that it is not okay to take pictures. She looked really suprised at me and I think cursed in her native tongue and then left. I had to do that twice in a row, because after she left another woman next to her, still in front of me, also tried to take a picture. It really upset me that there are some tourist who can't behave and follow the rules and and ruin everything for everyone
@jessicamompoint1849
7 күн бұрын
Japanese people DO NOT need to be jealous. They are beautifully unique. I hope they make laws so tourists can stop littering. It's not their house. Be respectful.
@majibento
20 күн бұрын
Hirosaki City, Aomori is my little-known but highly recommended tourist area. You can enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms and a view of the castle and Mt Iwaki for like 1/4 the price of Tokyo and barely any tourists there. The food in Dotemachi is amazing. Best time to visit is fall for Apple season. You’re welcome :)
@HitoriGnocchi
21 күн бұрын
when i go to japan i definitely dont want to see other tourist. i want to venture into the places less traveled and experience japan without annoying touristy people--especially the loud ones.
@_KITE
21 күн бұрын
That’s.. kind’ve what everybody thinks, isn’t it?
@Collector_Phil
21 күн бұрын
Yet everyone goes to Shibuya in Tokyo. It’s now become a tourist town
@barnumcapote8215
19 күн бұрын
You sound like someone complaining about car traffic while driving a car. You are traffic
@niwa_s
16 күн бұрын
@@_KITE Clearly not, otherwise 90% of them wouldn't still be defaulting to Tokyo and the other 3 popular spots
@seasaltlemon8237
4 күн бұрын
A sincere request to all the Japanese people: Please don't let your politeness get in the way of calling out bad behavior! If you notice someone being loud on trains or trashing or in general behaving bad, please speak out and let them know that they are not supposed to do that. In the long run, this will be really helpful for the locals as well as the good tourists who expect high standards while in Japan 🙏 We love your country and the culture...
@coastcity7029
19 күн бұрын
Japanese should ban tourism. In 100 years, Westerners can return there to view the ruins of Japan and meet the few hermits who remain there telling stories of a mythical land where legendary swords were made of paper-thin metal and raw fish were eaten with dabs of fiery green sauces. Oh and don't forget about Hello Kitty too
@southcoastinventors6583
17 күн бұрын
They tried that during COVID until some ask them What have I got in my pockets? and then moths came out
@DaveLeedL118
11 күн бұрын
😂
@Iamsnuggles
19 күн бұрын
I’m really interested in Japanese history, I hope to visit Japan one day, I hope the over tourism is done when I go 😂
@SnorttySnortSnort
21 күн бұрын
They kept saying that we are visiting Japan because of the weak yen. But that is not the full picture. I personally visit Japan because of their amazing culture and landscape. There are many countries with weak currencies but you do not see all of them being popular destinations for tourists. Japan is just amazing regardless of the value of their currency.
@Collector_Phil
21 күн бұрын
That’s because the Japanese in wide majority only parrot exactly what they hear on Japanese mass media, which overwhelmingly focused on the ‘weak yen’ and push that narrative non stop, rarely mentioning the other obvious points that clearly brings the world to Japan. I’ve been living here for 15 years so I know.
@c_cma1971
20 күн бұрын
Hello from Bucharest, Romania - a huge underrated city in Europe:) Known also as "Little Paris".
@DynamicLearning4u
21 күн бұрын
After going to Japan, my family and I are inspired to bring Japanese values - i.e Cleanliness, Integrity, Discipline, Innovation, Ethics, Care and concern for environment and many other things back home. Thank you Japan for setting such a high community standard. Much appreciate.
@lemontree9787
21 күн бұрын
Can I please ask where were you from that don’t have these social values originally?
@yanahusak5435
21 күн бұрын
Innovation? You gotta be kidding.
@hannesRSA
21 күн бұрын
Glad that you will litter less in Indonesia now 😂
@jt.633
21 күн бұрын
literally same!
@inquisitvem6723
21 күн бұрын
I still haven’t mowed my yard for a month after I returned from Japan.
@epg96
21 күн бұрын
Hey AB, when'll u make video about Indonesian constitution? It's a hot topic in here
@Vendrix86
21 күн бұрын
when they're financially struggling I doubt they'll be doing anything outside Korea/Japan/China in the near future.
@johnyoo3300
21 күн бұрын
People would be interested in Japanese constitution change. Indonesian constitution aside from indonesians who would be interested at?
@nch3203
21 күн бұрын
Japan is always my no.1 destination. With its unique features e.g., architectures, nature, culture, and ofc food! And also japan is safe and easy to navigate with public transport. I'm sorry with the overtourism problem but please note that we come because you're too good to miss
@VaporRonin
21 күн бұрын
9:10 LMAOOOO, Markiplier replacement protocol.
@zabzab6128
17 күн бұрын
I loved my journey to Japan and prepared quite well. I learned some Japanese so that I could at least order drinks and food :) The Japanese people were incredibly friendly and helpful. I can’t understand some tourists who don’t do any research and clearly disregard the rules, such as being quiet on the train and behaving in a way that blends in, which I find sad and, in my opinion, disrespectful to the people living there.
@daviseverywhere
21 күн бұрын
I can't deny that the weaker yen has had an impact, but Japan is still a place I'd visit over and over, no matter the economic situation. There's always so much to discover every time I'm there. 🇯🇵 ❤️
@seany123frn
21 күн бұрын
15:12 After living in Japan for over 3 years I can safely say I have never seen a foreigner spit, but I have seen at least 30 older Japanese men spitting in crowded streets…
@antonyzhou6602
21 күн бұрын
They maybe mainland Chinese
@melancholicflaneur23
19 күн бұрын
@@antonyzhou6602 are you a sinophobe?
@BillieBilly-v4w
21 күн бұрын
Last year I traveled to Japan alone, I was there for a little over a month and I can say that I saw more Japanese people traveling within Japan than tourists. It is not overcrowded with foreign tourists.
@davidbrink3328
21 күн бұрын
They might not all be Japanese but could be from other area’s in Asia
@nobodynothing00000
21 күн бұрын
I don't think how many American tourists realize how small Kyoto really, and Kyoto isn't a party town. If they're in Japan to party they should stay in Osaka and just make a day trip to Kyoto, leave Kyoto to the people who want to do the temple walks. But then again you think the average American does their research, beyond a couple of videos they saw on KZitem?
@barnumcapote8215
19 күн бұрын
Majority of tourists in Kansai area are Chinese and Korean lmao. I saw them even litter at Osaka Castle.
@nobodynothing00000
19 күн бұрын
@@barnumcapote8215 good for you, derp
@diffizzle8630
19 күн бұрын
I’m American and I’m staying in Osaka and doing a day trip to Kyoto 😂😂 oops my bad, didn’t mean to interrupt the America bad circlejerk 😂😂😂
@barnumcapote8215
18 күн бұрын
@@nobodynothing00000 did you just say derp in 2024? How old are you hahahahahah
@barnumcapote8215
18 күн бұрын
ew omg you're literally a fancam nerd yuck!
@tempestsonata1102
21 күн бұрын
If restaurants, pubs etc. in Prague charge more from tourists, it's called a scam. If it happens in Tokyo, it's OK. Go figure.
@davidbrink3328
21 күн бұрын
Well really it’s probably because there economy is really weak right now and there playing catch up also they probably have to hire extra help on for tourism seasons if it gets really busy, NYC is a good example especially for Holidays, on average it’s packed but during Holidays it’s over the top off the charts and clean up is awesome
@niwa_s
16 күн бұрын
@@davidbrink3328 Czech GDP per capita in 2023: $27,226.6, Japan: $33,834.4
@atamo4323
21 күн бұрын
Some countries offer discounts to locals when visiting attractions, instead of charging more for tourists. Or offer discounts during non busy hours to advert the crowds during peak visiting hours.
@davplo9432
19 күн бұрын
It's a bit of a subject to denigrate tourists and those who say that tourists should know the culture etc. It's the same in any country in the world when you travel, it's not only in Japan so stop denigrating the tourists who come to your country and don't forget that tourism also makes the economy of a country work. The subject and the people who answer are completely stupid if people are not happy that they close their borders and stay among themselves, they will be happy since their population is aging and the Japanese are no longer having children
@user-dn2lk3yu1j
19 күн бұрын
The Japanese themselves do not want that many tourists. The politicians are just doing what they believe is a good idea. The people are just doing what they can within their means. It is not that foreign tourists are absolutely necessary.
@ibm30rpg
18 күн бұрын
If the Japanese don't want to have children then that's on them. You don't need to bring your imperialism to rape a foreign nation to having offspring.
@zevil89
17 күн бұрын
Japan feels like an artificial amusement park already
@armorpro573
15 күн бұрын
It was and still is thirty years ago
@twofiftyten25010
21 күн бұрын
Asking Japanese how they feel about something is like asking a Rubik's Cube to solve itself.
@davidbrink3328
21 күн бұрын
I agree that being too modest might not be a good thing and speaking out a little more could help foreigners more also maybe even the Country a little more if your going to have a lot of tourism have a plan in place don’t let mass amounts of people run over the place
@sirebellum0
21 күн бұрын
A good way to get perspective on this topic: Look in the background and count how many foreign-looking people you see passing by during all these interviews
@JerryHatrickShorts
21 күн бұрын
If I walked by, you wouldn’t be able to tell….
@doubledown8229
21 күн бұрын
I saw so many. Poor Japan.
@1988kcmo
20 күн бұрын
Go to Times Square, Trafalgar Square, Las Ramblas, Tiananmen, Gwanghamun, etc... it's the same.
@eduzz4655
20 күн бұрын
@@1988kcmo well, but Time Square or Trafalgar's are not good examples as they are typically and traditionally multicultural and multi ethnic places (so are US and UK).
@atamo4323
21 күн бұрын
Learning a bit of jp norms and language is good to avoid misunderstandings. Now there’s google translate and ppl are more accepting in using it, it’s so much easier. I remember a train station staff refuse to talk into my phone after i used my phone to show him my question. Also, one time when I reserved a set before going to a restaurant and then wanted to order more item at the restaurant, the waitress and the cook had to discuss with serious expressions. They made the extra dish but the set course felt shortened a little. When the bill came, they did not charge for the extra dish. Then I realized they had to substitute and change some items in the set in order to offer me the extra dish. I was expecting to pay the set and the extra dish on the menu. It showed that the default operating mode in jp is to stick to the norm and preset procedure. Flexibility is not an automatic mode to them. Just be aware and use simple written note or translating app to communicate.
@morebowmore
10 күн бұрын
Thailand and China, Philippines are super popular too. I think people are getting more rich these days.
@diiii_mond
21 күн бұрын
This is why I generally avoid the giant tourist areas when I travel.
@leelee12123
21 күн бұрын
I have personal experience when local helped me finding the products and helped me find my way. I think they are kind and helpful to tourists. Tourists need to respect their culture and learn to respect rules, ie: queue up, not eat on the train etc. Rules are rules. Please respect and follow it. You are in someone else country. Not only in Japan, other countries as well.
@omi4470
21 күн бұрын
I’m coming to Japan around February-March for the first time and I am currently learning and “teaching” my family how Japan is different from our country😅
@Jkd_77
21 күн бұрын
I think everyone right now is just trying to get their last bit of travel/enjoyment for the summer in before autumn starts. By then I think the high influx of tourists will ease down a bit.
@zetaplus7911
20 күн бұрын
Great video as always. I want to suggest not filtering out all the background noises completely. It felt a bit jarring to see crowds but only hear one person speaking. A little bit of background noise would be the sweet spot.
@anamorphicalan
21 күн бұрын
very good content, as hobby editor I suggest editor use background separator for audio less, personal preference to isolate speaker but still hear ambience of location
@anamorphicalan
21 күн бұрын
2/3 narrator 1/3 ambience noise
@Kittymayo12
15 күн бұрын
I live in Kyoto and I wish you’d come interview here… the attitude to foreigners is very different
@ChocoParfaitFra
15 күн бұрын
I’m in Japan now. Most people around me are Chinese. You may think you’re surrounded by Japanese but no, they’re Chinese I think people always think about westerners but trust me, we’re not many. Chinese are more than the Japanese here
@Pram4
21 күн бұрын
i can feel it, its not comfortable
@bluetigers1364
21 күн бұрын
I hope Asian boss knows geography, Asia is not only east Asia..try to make videos on other Asian countries too.
@sarahrean7174
21 күн бұрын
They do all countries watch on the app
@davidbrink3328
21 күн бұрын
Some Countries aren’t that easily with access or accepting outsiders so there is a safety issue and let’s not be too ignorant about it even in America remember your being watched, albeit you can probably get away with a little more in the States that probably won’t fly in other Countries
@chudtopiagd
5 күн бұрын
I have been to Japan a few times in the past few months for long layovers/visiting friends and it is only *extremely* bad in Tokyo/Kyoto and some parts of Osaka from my experience. It can be extremely annoying and even disrespectful at popular temples/shrines where foreigners will take photos of locals praying/doing whatever they do there (I don't really know). That being said when I visited Fukuoka and some other cities there were barely any obvious tourists at all that I could see, most of the time I'd be the only white person around. My opinion isn't relevant because I'm not Japanese but IMO they probably should get rid of visa-free stays for at least us Americans just due to how terrible it is in Kyoto and Tokyo though.
@dmark1922
20 күн бұрын
Asian Boss usually does a pretty good job with English subtitles from Japanese, but this time I felt like a lot of them were odd and misleading...
@diffizzle8630
19 күн бұрын
Born and raised in Vegas. I understand where they’re coming from 😂😂
@charleslewis375
21 күн бұрын
8:28 I didn't realize this woman who insisted on speaking English was Japanese until she said that.
@frikandelkroket9335
21 күн бұрын
I went to Japan for Japan and not buying stuff. That does not interest me at all.
@gyruless
21 күн бұрын
U spend with hotel, tickets and food.that enough to move japan economy.
@thelastdefenderofcamelot5623
16 күн бұрын
@@gyruless He means that he goes there to learn the culture and not about spending on mass consumption of crap which is basically staying in the city. It's not about hotels, the best food or train tickets. The real culture of Japan can only be experienced in the countryside which is a more simple and relaxing lifestyle.
@john-gb6cc
21 күн бұрын
i prefer hearing background noises
@gustinex
21 күн бұрын
IMO from my experience after being in Tokyo twice and Kyoto/Osaka once, tourist in Tokyo is relatively well behaved and respectful of the culture. In Kyoto though, hooo boy the tourist there more disrespectful
@Vendrix86
21 күн бұрын
whoa.....sounds weird. The background audio is completely gone. I guess it was really that noisy there??
@kemouse
21 күн бұрын
Tourists learning a little Japanese wouldn't hurt either. I've been and the people we interacted with were ALL very polite and did their best to try and help.
@doubledown8229
21 күн бұрын
White people learn Japanese?! Thanks for the good laugh! 😂😅
@nerida3347
4 күн бұрын
@@doubledown8229why not? I'm going next spring and I'm at least learning how to read hiragana and hold a basic conversation. I feel it's polite, especially since Japanese people can be wary of tourists. I'd like to put some effort in to be a good guest
@Taiorekids
21 күн бұрын
Rather than establishments setting higher prices for tourists, wouldn’t it be easier to set up a tourist entry fee at the airport or overseas embassies? If tourists has to be pay $100 to enter Japan it would reduce tourist numbers significantly
@alwaystakemarktwainsadvice4269
20 күн бұрын
That’s the problem. They don’t actually want tourists to stop coming because that would hurt the economy. They want their cake and eat it too. It doesn’t work that way. They’re being shady about it so people will have a hard time figuring out they’re being scammed.
@barnumcapote8215
19 күн бұрын
It’s a very xenophobic nation but because the last 30 years has been a serious quality of life decline for the Japanese and their government they will definitely do anything to bring tourists in. Because they want us to spend money but complain about it at the same time haha
@niwa_s
16 күн бұрын
@@alwaystakemarktwainsadvice4269 There's no actual problem anyway. They got a measly 25 million in 2023, while having a population of 120 million. Absolute rookie numbers compared to e.g. France (100 million tourists /
@Nihonjindesuka1
21 күн бұрын
I don't think tourists have to accept the things how they are. A decent democratic country is made not by accepting everything 😅 Japan is not perfect and can improve in many ways.
@Dara-hq1md
17 күн бұрын
Strange feeling, somehow I feel that europeans and Americans tend to respect and defend on any issue only Japanese . I don't see such debates for any other countries. Yeah Japanese are polite and bla bla bla. However reality is different, majority of people who are traveling don't care about any culture or heritage , they are just going for fun. Reminding me many incidents when people toom with them stones from heritage place. I doubt that you can change such amount of people. The Yen is weak, Japanese government doing propaganda for tourism , its their decision to take consequences for such decisions. Each country which handle tourism have same problems. I don't know why people are making fuss about Japan each time
@JJ-yl7mc
16 күн бұрын
That's because it’s what you choose to focus on. The topic seems to be drifting a bit, but over-tourism isn’t just an issue in Japan. There are also anti-tourism protests and debates in Spain and Italy.
@niwa_s
16 күн бұрын
Weebs.
@bakerstreet101
21 күн бұрын
The guy with the round black glasses looks like he stepped out of a cartoon.
@faith2686
8 күн бұрын
Having a unique look is a good thing! His mannerisms are charming as well. There's no need to make fun of that young man
@meat_loves_wasabi
21 күн бұрын
Being going to Japan every year since 2013...around 2017 /2018 there were a lot tourists already in the main cities
@southcoastinventors6583
17 күн бұрын
Just need to go where there aren't any English signs works every time
@nobodyexceptme7794
20 күн бұрын
Why does it sound like AI audio? But it definitely seems to be a lot more noticeable, even just viewing content, street interviews in certain areas look like they could easily have been filmed in California.
@miscanime
21 күн бұрын
That settles it, when I return for the first time in about 15 years I'll be wearing a basket over my head ala Edo period 😂😂😂
@diffizzle8630
19 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@r-cdmx
21 күн бұрын
Be grateful people like your country.
@neisanland2503
21 күн бұрын
cuz of yen currency exchange rates
@1022gtv
21 күн бұрын
It is only natural that various obstacles will arise when a former industrial nation tries to switch to a tourism nation. The nation's capacity to absorb the demand is totally inadequate. However, information about megaquakes may also help to alleviate overtourism.
@robotermann
21 күн бұрын
They are trashing western countries with uncontrolled mass migration so people being unhappy with their home is also a big factor, they want to see the alleged ideal society (which it is not but it’s a pretty good one)
@davidbrink3328
21 күн бұрын
Just look at the way America is being overcome with migrants right now and how it’s being looked at not just by American people either, everyone this could be a great lesson for other Countries as to what not to do as far as too much immigration is concerned
@KP-zd3hc
19 күн бұрын
2:58 wtf dude had to learn the financial benefits of tourism at university?!
@steel148
16 күн бұрын
No he probably studied hospitality and tourism or something duh
@BrianMcInnis87
21 күн бұрын
Does anyone here know how common it is to use the word 'uobei' to refer to Europe?
@Warkima
21 күн бұрын
I hadn't heard of it before either actually, but they're just using the kanji for Europe and America (欧米 おうべい) so I'd imagine it's pretty common.
@kiwimusume
19 күн бұрын
It’s common in things like newspapers and reports.
@majibento
20 күн бұрын
The charging tourists more thing will be hard to enforce and annoying for foreign-looking people who are living in Japan tho. Especially those born and raised there. What are they gonna do, ask to see ID every time?
@kiwimusume
19 күн бұрын
Foreign residents are already required by law to always take their resident card with them when they go out so that if cops think they’re an illegal immigrant they can prove that they’re not. Make of that what you will, but it does mean that it’d be easy to enforce a system where residents pay the lower rate while tourists pay a higher one.
@ibm30rpg
18 күн бұрын
It's probably not as hard as one may believe it to be. A good chunk of them don't even put in the effort to learn the language, so that's already a go-to filter.
@turpasauna
21 күн бұрын
My family is visiting Japan soon, and have been learning about the manners and culture. They are also learning a few helpful phrases, and I'll make sure they'll wear something appropriate during the trip. 😅
@gamesbyjake4506
20 күн бұрын
hey man add in some background ambient noise is so weird without the background sound
@livinginthisgalaxy7961
14 күн бұрын
The same Japanese who pretend that no war crimes were committed during WW2?! lol
@em8489
21 күн бұрын
Let's make a deal with all tourist haters, we'll not come to your country, but you also won't come to ours
@reddragon4482
21 күн бұрын
People are going there because it's a cool place not because the economy is going down the shitter lol. They make tourists sound like vultures lmao. I've never heard someone who went there because of the "weak yen" lmao.
@davidbrink3328
21 күн бұрын
Probably not all people are going there because it’s a weaker economy it wouldn’t be that way for me it would be more that i find the Country a new experience and interesting and maybe a nice vacation, i have to admit it would be a huge step away from what i’m used to and other Countries that i have been too
@barnumcapote8215
19 күн бұрын
You have to understand with mass media, Japan has exerted great cultural pressure using propaganda. Including the internet which has accelerated this. People want to go to Japan because it’s been endorsed for the last few decades. The problem is Japan has a horrible government system that is not working for the people. However because Japanese are xenophobic they would rather point fingers at tourists and foreigners rather than admit that their own government and people have made their prospects horrible. Weak yen. Weak economy. Real estate is not speculative so they couldn’t even get in on the artificial pumping of their stock markets (not necessarily a good thing to speculate on real estate but the Japanese people would be less cognizant of their quality of life declining) . Their demographic issues and likely taxes increasing year over year. But their xenophobia doesn’t let them see their current systems and people are ruining the future of their great people. It’s a damn shame but the average individual is usually powerless and misguided. It is what it is
@ibm30rpg
18 күн бұрын
So you're just going to ignore the fact that your dollar goes a lot further in Japan than in the states now than ever before? You'd be absolutely stupid not to take advantage of that.
@niwa_s
16 күн бұрын
@@ibm30rpg Except there's still plenty of countries that are "cheaper", and the flights certainly didn't drop in price.
@apokaluptisch5678
21 күн бұрын
13:48 why is she holding her nose?
@antonyzhou6602
21 күн бұрын
don't want to be filmed
@1DangerMouse1
21 күн бұрын
To the people defending over tourism: look at what happened to mt. everest... looking at that makes it hard to deny how it's just bad.
@barnumcapote8215
19 күн бұрын
Simply not even the same thing. Mt. Fuji would be a more apt of an analogy.
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