Can You Feed Yourself in Japan With No Japanese?

After we made a video about how to survive your first hour in Japan • A Guide to Your First ... , the next thing all of you wanted to know was how to get food. So in this video, we'll teach you about how you can still order food even if you speak no Japanese.
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  • @ThatJapaneseManYuta
    @ThatJapaneseManYuta6 жыл бұрын

    I'm often in a country where I don't speak the local language. The pointing method always works.

  • @NathanielVillapando

    @NathanielVillapando

    6 жыл бұрын

    True.

  • @rizashahril

    @rizashahril

    6 жыл бұрын

    went to chine, used phone to haggle prices.

  • @tamagojo

    @tamagojo

    6 жыл бұрын

    you mean the universal sign language? (pointing fingers) :)

  • @m.h7881

    @m.h7881

    6 жыл бұрын

    I thought your friend (nobi-what's-his face) said that it is bad, ignorant, and disrespectful for a tourist not be able to speak the local language?

  • @evewhoo

    @evewhoo

    6 жыл бұрын

    M.H I don't think it would be disrespectful. Of course, I'm not Japanese, nor have I ever been to Japan, so I don't know how much weight my word holds, but I'd think it'd be more disrespectful not to know the culture and customs. At least the most important ones (such as shoes indoors, train etiquette, general manners, etc). Since I doubt anyone expects every tourist to know Japanese (maybe a little basic Japanese to help get by). Of course, knowing the native language is always a bonus wherever you go.

  • @hillalicia35
    @hillalicia355 жыл бұрын

    I lived in Japan for 3 years pointing never failed me

  • @HelensWelt

    @HelensWelt

    5 жыл бұрын

    TheUnicornDiet samee

  • @bektaskonca5189

    @bektaskonca5189

    5 жыл бұрын

    pointing is rude in UK...

  • @MrSkinnyWhale

    @MrSkinnyWhale

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@bektaskonca5189 not at menu items surely haha?

  • @lananathan3083

    @lananathan3083

    4 жыл бұрын

    Could use Google Translate.

  • @choccymilk9260

    @choccymilk9260

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@sharpie387 its considered rude in Chile too

  • @Enoxix.
    @Enoxix.3 жыл бұрын

    When I was on vacation in Japan I noriced that every single person there always wants to help. And they won’t leave or stop before you’ve been helped. Japanese people are truly the best!

  • @Sskaushik878

    @Sskaushik878

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes that a s true,even though they do not speak English but will try and help..they r nice people

  • @mizocutie

    @mizocutie

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been to Japan many times, and I have to say that while most people were kind in Japan, there were also others that were not. I feel like the more unfriendly ones I encountered were junior high kids who were on a trip with their friends. Understandable for kids their age, but they weren’t very keen on helping and you could see it on their faces. It wasn’t just once though as I’ve noticed this on multiple occasions. I just wanted to point this out, because I feel that while Japan is an amazing country for tourism (and I always recommend it), sometimes people are really romanticising it. Japanese people are polite, but staying long term in Japan is different from being a tourist. Don’t get me wrong, I love Japan...

  • @user-dw9ey3lm7y

    @user-dw9ey3lm7y

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mizocutie Yes!! Japan is not as good as everyone thinks There is no doubt because I am Japanese

  • @wookylover555

    @wookylover555

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know right! They made Wario!

  • @ArchHyperion

    @ArchHyperion

    3 жыл бұрын

    ​@@user-dw9ey3lm7y when my sister had issues with her ears during our flight to osaka, we had to go to the hospital with only my wife having basic japanese. It was tough but people were very helpful in the hospital. then when we were about to buy her medicine. it was extremely difficult to find. we went to one pharmacy first, they didn't had it. then, a staff from that pharmacy went out of the counter, and lead us to another pharmacy which is like 5 minutes away from that place. We were shocked but we followed. then she left and we went in.. the next pharmacy didn't had it again. so the guy in the counter went out again and helped us! he lead us to another pharmacy. you wouldn't believe it that this happened 5 times until we finally found one. We were so thankful for those people who walked us to those place. In my country(Philippines), that will never happen and the person in the counter will just say no and look the other way.

  • @user-tw4dq5ze5j
    @user-tw4dq5ze5j4 жыл бұрын

    First time in Japan in 2001,(pre smart phones, so no translation apps), after a long day out we thought to just go to the Mc Donalds near our hotel, but it was closed, the only place around that was open was a small eatery,(shokudo), and the whole menu was those placards, like sign boards hanging on the wall with each item in Japanese. We just walked in and stood there with this "deer in the headlights look" like, what do we do now? The lady behind the counter looked at us and we just like shrugged and asked"UM, what do you have?..." then she kinda tilts her head and says"Beefu bowlu?" And we were like, "YES! two please!" OMG we were so happy!

  • @zir456

    @zir456

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂🤣

  • @Jae77

    @Jae77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Funny story lol

  • @Sskaushik878

    @Sskaushik878

    3 жыл бұрын

    Similar to my experience..went there in 2002...I couldn't eat beefy bowlu😁 either coz I'm vegetarian

  • @ts4686

    @ts4686

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's such a sweet story! 😁

  • @princeace3307

    @princeace3307

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣👍

  • @evesdrop1982
    @evesdrop19825 жыл бұрын

    In America, eating salmon out of a 7/eleven is REALLY risky 🤣🤣

  • @NXN2

    @NXN2

    4 жыл бұрын

    SpaceForceGames 711 has sushi too but i would not recommend getting that

  • @americanlivesmatter-BmanWild

    @americanlivesmatter-BmanWild

    4 жыл бұрын

    In america everything is risky js.

  • @KeithTKO

    @KeithTKO

    4 жыл бұрын

    kate s In America walking into 7-11 is risky.

  • @kiyoshim9593

    @kiyoshim9593

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good sushi for 3 dollars.

  • @MasterMichelleFL

    @MasterMichelleFL

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂💚

  • @communistpotato7293
    @communistpotato72935 жыл бұрын

    Anime has prepared me for this day

  • @kawatsuhh8799

    @kawatsuhh8799

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sir you and I are both ready 😂

  • @noice2606

    @noice2606

    5 жыл бұрын

    This comment is gold

  • @chiruos8350

    @chiruos8350

    5 жыл бұрын

    SAME

  • @mikodizon4989

    @mikodizon4989

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol hopefully u don't get into a kamehameha fight with everyone u talk to

  • @ashishbaidya515

    @ashishbaidya515

    5 жыл бұрын

    Geeks like us are good enough to survive in Japan. All hail subtitles.

  • @jeffeastep9794
    @jeffeastep97944 жыл бұрын

    I went to Japan several times when I was in the service. The key is to remember you are a guest in their country and to be PATIENT and POLITE. If you are, people will often go out of their way to help you. If you get annoyed and impatient they will quietly disappear.

  • @triarb5790

    @triarb5790

    2 жыл бұрын

    That applies everywhere you go!!!

  • @danielwhyatt3278

    @danielwhyatt3278

    2 жыл бұрын

    Feels like most places, but definitely more so in Japan. That is of course if you do speak the language. Boy I want to go there soooon.

  • @hfredydl

    @hfredydl

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes! Glad other people get it! Wherever you go just remember you’re a guest in their nation and act as any well mannered houseguest would

  • @stevenelson3515

    @stevenelson3515

    10 ай бұрын

    Our first time in Japan, we went to Kamakura and hiked from Kita-Kamakura down into the town. Wonderful hike passing by many shrines. At one point, we thought we were lost and an older gentleman stopped to help. We pointed on a map to Kamakura and he signaled us to follow him. He walked about half a mile out of his way to get us to the correct trail. Wonderful people in Japan.

  • @kato2395

    @kato2395

    8 ай бұрын

    Guess it is okay as long as I don't act like mainland Chinese tourists!

  • @reddion2466
    @reddion24664 жыл бұрын

    I’m not even going to Japan any time soon why am I watching this

  • @tecate2127

    @tecate2127

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same I'm about to turn 17 and I still dont even got money let alone a job to help pay for a trip

  • @julietrucker9847

    @julietrucker9847

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tecate2127 well your 16. Deal with that when you're older. Like 21.

  • @pierogiesAndKielbasa

    @pierogiesAndKielbasa

    3 жыл бұрын

    Justin I’m going on 33 and still haven’t been. My advice is blow the money on it the second you have it, or your life will pass you by.

  • @quackinator1609

    @quackinator1609

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've been wanting to go to Japan since I was like 19 years old. I finally went when I was turning 27. I've been watching youtube videos about Japan in the meantime. They definitely helped!

  • @grapy83

    @grapy83

    3 жыл бұрын

    same

  • @kiwucha
    @kiwucha5 жыл бұрын

    When I was in Tokyo I ended up in a restaurant with no English menus or staff, but a local diner that spoke English translated the whole thing for me! I found that Japan was one of the easiest places to navigate without any knowledge of the language because of the kindness of people around

  • @kunai619

    @kunai619

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@VirtualHolocaust is this trolling?

  • @Simon-yj6my

    @Simon-yj6my

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@VirtualHolocaust hahahaha made me laugh

  • @yellomonky4272

    @yellomonky4272

    4 жыл бұрын

    VirtualHolocaust what do you mean by ”Blacks”

  • @akarichan694

    @akarichan694

    4 жыл бұрын

    VirtualHolocaust Lmao what-

  • @VirtualHolocaust

    @VirtualHolocaust

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kunai619 let me ask you this. do you lock your doors when you go to a black area?

  • @ahsanullahkhan8862
    @ahsanullahkhan88625 жыл бұрын

    Me in Japan : *Where are the subtitles* 😅

  • @FortuneBlackAnimations

    @FortuneBlackAnimations

    4 жыл бұрын

    Anime has prepared you for this, just remember your training

  • @BamboosFaith

    @BamboosFaith

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@FortuneBlackAnimations where are the cute anime girls i was promised the anime girls

  • @snifey7694

    @snifey7694

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@BamboosFaith at akihabara district Google it I guess?

  • @townietoast461

    @townietoast461

    4 жыл бұрын

    Frost Ak Oh nice a filthy frank reference

  • @mouaxiong1620

    @mouaxiong1620

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lmaooo

  • @vardhan4594
    @vardhan45943 жыл бұрын

    Media potrays Japanese people as very laid back and simple. But I've noticed they're very stylish, funky and cool at the same time. Japan is freaking awesome 😎

  • @yuletak

    @yuletak

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not sure laid back is the way to describe it. I would say more like passive and conforming, which is true generally. Of course, that's looking at it from the lens of a foreigner.

  • @dathip

    @dathip

    2 жыл бұрын

    funky???? Uhhh.....no....

  • @danielwhyatt3278

    @danielwhyatt3278

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@yuletak Yeah, I'd say both points are very true here. There is the surface level, and then there's the person underneath, desperate to be free, but don't really know how to. It's all a toss of a coin really from what I've seen if I am ever going to Japan soon.

  • @erenyeagerist7681

    @erenyeagerist7681

    Жыл бұрын

    @@danielwhyatt3278 Japan is far better than the US that is absolutely induvidualistic, disrespectful and obsessed with freedom and use freedom to go overboard and get away with everything. There's nothing wrong with conforming as long it is for the benefit of everyone. It truly reflects on Japan that conforming is good. The west almost always portrays Japan as passive when Japan is way more creative, responsive, and has topnotch quality goods and service than the rest of the world. The west just wants to make Japan look so bad. It's just that the major problem is the western people are law breakers who don't wanna follow rules. On top of that, you make matters worst just for a simple rule co'z you hate rules. You literally sue for simple things. That's why americans are extremely ill-mannered same goes for europeans co'z you're feeling over entitled

  • @morlock2086
    @morlock20864 жыл бұрын

    I confess. My first day in Japan I took a photo of what I wanted and showed it to the counter-girl. It was some kind of pork covered in breading and deep fried. It was a delicious lunch. I miss Japan so much.

  • @bmw128racer

    @bmw128racer

    25 күн бұрын

    Tonkatsu. 😋

  • @GrumpyTweety
    @GrumpyTweety6 жыл бұрын

    I went to a local tempura restaurant once. The menu was all Japanese and no picture. The owner was a lovely old couple. I just picked one with a middle price and smiled blankly when the owner said something... It turned out well, though. Delicious. Still don't know what I ate 😂

  • @thehound1712

    @thehound1712

    6 жыл бұрын

    Probably tender baby whale meat.

  • @cougarhunter33

    @cougarhunter33

    5 жыл бұрын

    Goat penii

  • @user-je7dk4mq1o

    @user-je7dk4mq1o

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@richardwilson2197 racist

  • @everythingisawesome2903

    @everythingisawesome2903

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey, it doesn't matter what you eat, as long as it's delicious 😂😂😂

  • @jemand8462

    @jemand8462

    3 жыл бұрын

    classic japanese experience. I think I knew 30% tops of what I ate.

  • @dahvyee
    @dahvyee5 жыл бұрын

    The fact that you clean your own table is amazing. I do this anywhere I eat but only because Ive working in food service.

  • @kn00tcn

    @kn00tcn

    5 жыл бұрын

    i do this because i just dont want to make a mess, almost like a cat hiding its imprints although even at mcdonalds, arent people supposed to take their tray up to the trash can? in waiter based places sure, no return sign, have to leave plates (if they didnt pick them up already)

  • @golf1diesel

    @golf1diesel

    4 жыл бұрын

    you show respect to the staff and to yourself by doing it.Well done.I also do it.

  • @AaaaNinja

    @AaaaNinja

    4 жыл бұрын

    The only place where I don't clean my own table are places where I'm waited on at the table. In America. You're supposed to clean your table.

  • @CherylSan

    @CherylSan

    4 жыл бұрын

    I also do this when possible, I would feel very bad/guilty and rude to just leave the table messy like that.

  • @chikipichi5280

    @chikipichi5280

    4 жыл бұрын

    I expect ppl not to clean their tables if I'm a waiter cause it's my job

  • @Ainennke
    @Ainennke3 жыл бұрын

    One of the best meals I've ever eaten was at a "restaurant" that operated out of an elderly woman's home kitchen in Greece. There was no menu, so she just lifted the lids off pots so I could see what was inside. I still couldn't choose, so I just shrugged, and pointed to her. She got the idea, and brought me some sort of stew. It was spectacular.

  • @beholdtheman3161

    @beholdtheman3161

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's nice.

  • @triarb5790

    @triarb5790

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too! On Ithaca well before there was an airport. A teeny cafe in the back of someone's house, they lifted the lids, I'd smile and make yum noises. On Kefalania, again decades before it had an airport ,I was in a tiny village that had no hotel or restaurant. I slept on the beach, each evening knocked on someone's door made food signs and paid them a fair price for whatever I got. I got a hug from everyone in the village when I left!

  • @danielwhyatt3278

    @danielwhyatt3278

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@triarb5790 That sounds just wonderful. Even though it is very diferent these days, I still really want to cross country travel someday by foot and hitchhike.

  • @triarb5790

    @triarb5790

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@danielwhyatt3278I really hope you do. I love travelling and I am still finding out of the way places around the world, decades on from the Ionian islands experience. People the world over respond to respect of their culture, good manners and a ready smile oh and if you learn no other words in a language please and thankyou are a must! Plus I tend to avoid the "sights" and go in the opposite direction where the real sights are= the people!

  • @dylan4652

    @dylan4652

    2 жыл бұрын

    Are you sure you weren’t just in some random lady’s house?

  • @LordRamen12
    @LordRamen124 жыл бұрын

    I have learned how to order Ramen solely through Naruto.

  • @BamboosFaith

    @BamboosFaith

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sneak: 100

  • @robotshoowho8608

    @robotshoowho8608

    4 жыл бұрын

    Speech 100

  • @BlessedYakub

    @BlessedYakub

    3 жыл бұрын

    now thats the best way to learn ...

  • @gomezraphaelroilanb.8142

    @gomezraphaelroilanb.8142

    3 жыл бұрын

    8:32 just leaving it here so others can see

  • @Its_RIShav786

    @Its_RIShav786

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Lord Ewok mad respect.SAME HERE.

  • @roachtoasties
    @roachtoasties6 жыл бұрын

    I've had no problems ordering or eating in Japan. If all else fails, just go to McDonalds. "Big Mac" is a universal language, understood throughout the world.

  • @monj5492

    @monj5492

    5 жыл бұрын

    LOL

  • @minhazrahman4275

    @minhazrahman4275

    5 жыл бұрын

    No it isn't

  • @nqh4393

    @nqh4393

    5 жыл бұрын

    You'll be missing a lot though...

  • @PinkPhox

    @PinkPhox

    5 жыл бұрын

    No one goes to japan to eat Big Macs...how about people take the time to learn at least a little Japanese and show some respect for that culture

  • @RagingR6

    @RagingR6

    5 жыл бұрын

    Burrito Queen - Not everyone has time to learn the language before going, sometimes business people get sent to foreign countries at a moments notice from their employer. Thats why in this video he said the locals were used to not Japanese speakers whether they were there as tourists or on business. Sure maybe look some stuff up on your phone on the flight over but thats not gonna get you fluent in a 12+ hour flight. Now if you were to move to another country, obviously learn the language, but for a short visit? Nah...

  • @lllxas2948
    @lllxas29485 жыл бұрын

    I’m Japanese. We love you guys from abroad!! I hope y’all have a good stay in japan😊 Sorry for my poor English. P.S Thank you for a lot of good! ありがとう!ヽ(*^ω^*)ノ P.S part2 After 2 years I came back here and saw lots of warm comments. Im still learning English and gradually getting better . Now the Corona-virus epidemic is going on. I would like to see the return of such a happy everyday life, where people from overseas can fully enjoy sightseeing in Japan. (2021/08/24)

  • @misshulagirl05

    @misshulagirl05

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sa AxLot perfect English

  • @dragasoni

    @dragasoni

    5 жыл бұрын

    Your English is good!

  • @oFiGuReZo

    @oFiGuReZo

    5 жыл бұрын

    What do you mean? That was perfect English.

  • @lllxas2948

    @lllxas2948

    5 жыл бұрын

    misshulagirl05 Thanks!!

  • @lllxas2948

    @lllxas2948

    5 жыл бұрын

    dragasoni Thank you!!

  • @anonilandis
    @anonilandis4 жыл бұрын

    I went to japan in 2016 and with little to none japanese and little to none english. 1. be kind and smile 2. do what locals do 3. be adventerous it was the best trip of my life and I want to travel again to the north this time. Your channel is so cool and informative, very inteligent and amazinly filmed and edited. Thank you for the videos. Greetings from Argentina.

  • @d.c.3220
    @d.c.32202 жыл бұрын

    Back in the mid 80's - my father went to Tokyo on business and I got to tag along with him. In order to eat at places besides the hotel and McDonalds....Remember no cell phones back then for taking pictures and English wasn't very common.- I would draw the characters next to the plastic food in the little glass box outside the restaurants front door and hand it to the waiter. The look on their faces sometimes was priceless - Most of the time we got what we saw in the window. Fun trip and fun times.

  • @ngojems
    @ngojems5 жыл бұрын

    Be respectful and friendly , you will get by in almost every country 👍

  • @kiyoshim9593

    @kiyoshim9593

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not in korea

  • @TheBankruptSoul

    @TheBankruptSoul

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kiyoshim9593 North or South?

  • @tstuff

    @tstuff

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kiyoshim9593 I find that hard to believe. I have worked with many people from Korea. While they language barrier makes they uncomfortable if you are patient they can be pretty interesting people.

  • @kiyoshim9593

    @kiyoshim9593

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@tstuff i had many bad experiences there. Like if I was a cockroach.

  • @inesolujic2534

    @inesolujic2534

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kiyoshim9593 I had a wonderful experience visiting Korea

  • @ShradeCorelancer
    @ShradeCorelancer5 жыл бұрын

    -Ordering without knowing Japanese -Staff speaks English :0 -Staff doesnt speak English -Get help from brother :0 Great 10/01

  • @kiyoshim9593

    @kiyoshim9593

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wheb they asked something in japanese i said. HAI HAI HAI

  • @lalakuma9

    @lalakuma9

    3 жыл бұрын

    The staff that spoke to his sister in law definitely has English skills way above the average Japanese :0

  • @zir456

    @zir456

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣😂😂😂😂🤣

  • @Satikal
    @Satikal3 жыл бұрын

    "Easiest way to find food is to open your eyes" Blind people: 🤔

  • @johnagan7224

    @johnagan7224

    3 жыл бұрын

    That blows my esophagus 😂

  • @mrraiarj

    @mrraiarj

    3 жыл бұрын

    The best comment ever

  • @helen8022

    @helen8022

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bruh 😂

  • @esmeraldagems9487

    @esmeraldagems9487

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not anymore. They have iPhones lol

  • @leanneneville2431
    @leanneneville24313 жыл бұрын

    It’s so easy, there are pictures everywhere and “mock food” on display at restaurants so you can see exactly what you are getting. People are so friendly, polite and willing to help. Love the country, it’s culture and people. had a wonderful holiday there about 3 years ago, the food is amazing, such a pleasure to visit this wonderful country, everyone should travel to Japan, at least once in their lifetime.👏👏🇦🇺

  • @zoenayru
    @zoenayru5 жыл бұрын

    Step 1 : Meet and find a japanese friend

  • @ashcabahug6278

    @ashcabahug6278

    5 жыл бұрын

    good

  • @sabrinahoward6502

    @sabrinahoward6502

    5 жыл бұрын

    Easy going there Q, that's obviously a good step 👌

  • @uli1158

    @uli1158

    5 жыл бұрын

    Better: Find a Japanese boy-/girlfriend. You never learn a language faster than when your are in love..=)

  • @sarpwilliamkugtan973

    @sarpwilliamkugtan973

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@uli1158 true but that would be hard considering I don't speak the language

  • @robertschwartz9234

    @robertschwartz9234

    5 жыл бұрын

    Or a girlfriend ;) or wife

  • @AbbreviatedReviews
    @AbbreviatedReviews6 жыл бұрын

    Ok well, I now need some "Men's curry on the meadow." Really just sounds like a perfect meal.

  • @rzo2271

    @rzo2271

    6 жыл бұрын

    Endyo what would be the men's curry made off hmmmm I wonder 😏

  • @Chananda

    @Chananda

    6 жыл бұрын

    We're just back from Tokyo and were there when you made this as all the White Day posters were up and we had to look it up to see what it was 😁. We got by fine with only arigato but it was interesting how few people spoke any English even just on the outskirts of Tokyo.

  • @bennypaddycake7182

    @bennypaddycake7182

    6 жыл бұрын

    That's going to be my future band name

  • @Joshiyoshi13

    @Joshiyoshi13

    6 жыл бұрын

    then you would like the concrete sushi... ah japan, dont change. (a video abroad in japan did in a sushi restaurant)

  • @Javier-ox9xg

    @Javier-ox9xg

    6 жыл бұрын

    OMG AHAHAHAH

  • @anderskock3848
    @anderskock38484 жыл бұрын

    At 6:19 I thought it would start playing Christmas songs. It sounds exactly like the beginning of Jingle Bells. No?

  • @Vendzor

    @Vendzor

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yup, I was hoping for the melody to finish as well

  • @mandy_0764

    @mandy_0764

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thought I was the only one noticing 😅

  • @johnagan7224

    @johnagan7224

    3 жыл бұрын

    I almost sang the melody in my mind suddenly in the end I just realised I f@cked up 😂

  • @cc-li2ss

    @cc-li2ss

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @danielle228512
    @danielle2285124 жыл бұрын

    I remember I had a layover flight in Tokyo and my plane was late arriving and they actually held the plane for me and had a sign with my name on it waiting for me. Never in my life have I seen such hospitality! Japan is the best! ❤️

  • @shizukamori6755

    @shizukamori6755

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's a lie. Why would they hold the plane for just 1 passenger? Who do you think you are? What about the other 300+ passengers on the plane who also have schedules, connecting flights to catch, etc? You made it just in the nick of time, but don't ever think they " held " the plane for you.

  • @danielle228512

    @danielle228512

    3 жыл бұрын

    ​@@shizukamori6755 oh yea good point how could anyone ever do a good deed for another person?...absolutely unheard of

  • @jemand8462

    @jemand8462

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@shizukamori6755 you seem to not know a lot about aviation. I'll teach you: If you check in to a layover flight, your luggage is usually transferred automatically from plane 1 to plane 2. That can happen pretty quickly, sometimes more quickly than you getting from airplane 1 to airplane 2. As soon as your luggage is on board, it can cause muchj more dealy for the flight to open the cargo doors again, look for the luggage and get it out, than just wait a few minutes for the passenger. Also, you don't know if he was the only passenger. Maybe he was just the last one.

  • @michaels3003

    @michaels3003

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jemand8462 , with his rude attitude, he did not deserve such a thoughtful reply. You're a good man or woman.

  • @jemand8462

    @jemand8462

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@michaels3003 thank you so much, wherever you are, that's a big compliment :)

  • @akanacan3599
    @akanacan35995 жыл бұрын

    As a Japanese, my tip to first timer to Japan will be to buy Suica (IC card for public transportation) first, if you plan to take public transportations. It’s much more convenient than buying ticket everytime you take train or bus. Maybe it‘s already super normal thing to do, that I don‘t need to say it here. I dunno👋

  • @yuxinliu8173

    @yuxinliu8173

    5 жыл бұрын

    Akan Acan Thank you for your sharing! Next time I will go to Gunma, and I am wondering if the Suica card is still working there?

  • @rapheallim5381

    @rapheallim5381

    5 жыл бұрын

    I bought it 10 years ago and I am still using it every year I traveled to Japan. I don’t mind the card deposit of 500 Yen cause it’s really convenient.

  • @mrsheepynl8729

    @mrsheepynl8729

    5 жыл бұрын

    Or as a foreigner get the jr pass, especially in tokyo! Just came back from there and the jr pass really saved me sometimes!

  • @rapheallim5381

    @rapheallim5381

    5 жыл бұрын

    MrSheepyNL Using JR pass in Tokyo is definitely unnecessary. Unless you are taking the bullet train to and fro different prefectures and combine with the subway in Tokyo and getting the JR pass will be worthy and essential. As a frequent traveler to Japan this is my experience. It cost around USD$250 for a straight 5 days JR east pass or 1 week pass ‘5days within a week’ for example you can only choose and valid which of the 5 days you intend to use within that week. The first time and also the only time I bought the JR Pass didn’t worth the money cause if I were to buy single trip ticket per time will cost me only $180 instead. And not necessary have to take airport express as you can get to the airport using normal subway from Tokyo at 500Yen Haneda to 800Yen Narita. All we need to do is to do some research and everything will be good not wasting money. Hope that helps.

  • @Seomus

    @Seomus

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@rapheallim5381 If you do three or more trips on the bullet train, the JR pass is worth it as I seem to recall when I was researching last March. I spent 9 days in tokyo and only spent maybe 3000 or 4000 yen.

  • @aidanjanemcintosh6919
    @aidanjanemcintosh69195 жыл бұрын

    Yes you can. I lived there for 2 years or so, due to my dad's work, and I always walked around alone without being able to understand or read anything. I SURVIVED.

  • @uli1158

    @uli1158

    4 жыл бұрын

    But i don't want just to SURVIVE hollidays...;-)

  • @snifey7694

    @snifey7694

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good man.

  • @rol8927
    @rol89273 жыл бұрын

    Went to a back alley restaurant once and their menu was all in Japanese with no picture. Had to take the grandma outside and point at the display. 😂😂

  • @danielwhyatt3278

    @danielwhyatt3278

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ouch, that must be hard. I really do need to make sure that when I do go to Jaoan for the first time that I actually have some Japanese language skills, or at the very least have a 'good' app with me. LOL

  • @restieku5976
    @restieku59763 жыл бұрын

    I born in Okinawa Japan, since when I was baby 👶 I grown up in Hong Kong, Now I'm 49 years old, my nationality is Japan, I never live in Japan and I don't know how to speak Japanese, so this is the time I must move to Japan and live there 😊

  • @SlashPicturesTM
    @SlashPicturesTM5 жыл бұрын

    6:20 I was expecting the Jingle Bells Tune. Disappointed...

  • @o0Mystique0o

    @o0Mystique0o

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @SHINdanny

    @SHINdanny

    5 жыл бұрын

    same same, but then I immediately had doubts, why should they play this theme right now in this restaurant: -no Santa around -no Christmas-restaurant

  • @poromega6698

    @poromega6698

    5 жыл бұрын

    Haha same

  • @fatbum

    @fatbum

    5 жыл бұрын

    I was looking for this comment

  • @saeyoungchoi2206

    @saeyoungchoi2206

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm greatly disappointed

  • @miyuru1
    @miyuru16 жыл бұрын

    Most Asia country's restaurant does not need tipping. Why? It's obvious BECAUSE THE WAITERS DOES NOT WORK FOR THE CUSTOMERS. This is something I do not understand ever since I started studying in the US. Waiters work for the restaurant, so why are the customers who buy food, need to pay their wage? You don't go to walmart to buy grocery and end up paying tips to walmart employees for stocking.

  • @frederikchopin20

    @frederikchopin20

    5 жыл бұрын

    The thing is that in the US waiters get a really bad payment and the employees expect them to get extra money for tips so they dont give their workers that much money. It is pretty rude to not tip a waiter cause they will get a rough time

  • @iowntwentymugs

    @iowntwentymugs

    5 жыл бұрын

    A customer should be paying for the meal they've come in for, they shouldn't be responsable for the waiter's pay. That task falls onto the employer, the company the waiter is actually working for. There's something messed up about people in north america expecting tips. That goes against the entire point of tips. A tip is a reward for going above and beyond your normal job, for being exceptional, for impressing the client and being so hard working they leave a tip. A tip shouldn't be part of the pay. A tip is an act of kindness and respect. As a customer, you shouldn't feel pressured or forced to contribute to a waiter's pay. Sadly instead of tackling the core issue, which is the employer not actually paying the employer at all. What is pretty rude is expecting a customer that has already payed for his meal to pay for your wage. America, start paying your staff properly.

  • @miyuru1

    @miyuru1

    5 жыл бұрын

    +theclassicbeauties I couldn't said it any better myself. You are on point !

  • @kayascroggins5512

    @kayascroggins5512

    5 жыл бұрын

    I live in the US, and I agree that tipping should not exist. Waiters should be paid enough for their job in the first place.

  • @LindaMitchell

    @LindaMitchell

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@dumbasscentral1166 Thank you for bringing that point up. A lot of bad policies in America are rooted in racism.

  • @hedgyverona100
    @hedgyverona1003 жыл бұрын

    My biggest tip is to always look up while walking. The first time I visited, my mother and I were unaware of the restaurants in bigger office buildings and were confused why we couldn’t find what we were looking for. Definitely look up when you’re hungry, the sings are always put up against the walls fo buildings and tell you where to find which restaurant

  • @psyche8
    @psyche82 жыл бұрын

    Don't be too picky an eater, you won't always know 100% what it is you're eating. But the pictures pretty much everywhere will give you a pretty good idea, and even if they go full Japanese on you, you will still somehow manage by just nodding and smiling. As everyone's experience seems to be, the Japanese are generally very helpful. I remember standing in a station trying to figure out which exit I needed to take, and a random old lady just grabbed me by the elbow and took me along with her into the elevator, she took me outside, and brought me to a map, nodded smiled and then walked off. It was adorable.

  • @SodaCat16
    @SodaCat165 жыл бұрын

    as someone with severe social anxiety who was legitimately planning on trying to survive for a week off of vending machines, this is so immensely helpful and i would die for you

  • @Irrelevantspace

    @Irrelevantspace

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glompy Sings i had the same plan 😂 or the grocery store and make my own but they don’t usually have ovens lol

  • @skyboy123454321

    @skyboy123454321

    5 жыл бұрын

    While the vending machines in Japan are wonderful, dont be afraid to approach people there for help! I have no knowledge in the language, yet the locals are so helpful in helping me get my belly filled with all sorts of yummy stuff!

  • @sorryduck9831

    @sorryduck9831

    5 жыл бұрын

    Most vending machines are for drinks so even that plan would fail you

  • @Irrelevantspace

    @Irrelevantspace

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cain Issues lmao have you not seen the scads of food vending machines they have there? Sandwiches, full hot meals, ramen, and self heating meals. Personally I’d feel bad for you if you went. You’d end up spending way too much money going out for every meal.

  • @belavet

    @belavet

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sam ••• Lawson's, 7 eleven, Family Mart, etc is where I'd go over most vending machines, at least in my experience. Wash it all down with a strong zero and you good to go.

  • @SzczypekPlay
    @SzczypekPlay5 жыл бұрын

    My biggest tip is exectly to: Not be afraid to speak and ask japanese people for help, either ordering food, or directions on the street. Some of them know english, some don't but they are willing to help you no matter what. Some of them will even approach you, seeing that you are confused.

  • @rudyng3469

    @rudyng3469

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes most of them are very helpful. Now with smart phones and tourist SIM cards it's so much easier

  • @makotonarukami7468
    @makotonarukami7468 Жыл бұрын

    I'm going solo to Japan next year, and the Ticket Restaurant seems like something I would want to try out. Also going to prepare myself with basic phrases, and educate myself on most phrases used.

  • @Alextrag
    @Alextrag Жыл бұрын

    I spent a few weeks in Japan and got by with only "Yes" and "thank you very much". Most people who took my order didn't speak any English, but they seemed to understand at least the basics. What made it really easy was the fact that everyone who took my order went out of their way to make sure both they and I understood what I was ordering. That whole country gets an S+ for customer service.

  • @chenycub97
    @chenycub975 жыл бұрын

    Their 7/11s are waaaaayyyy better than here in LA😂, fancy ones!

  • @hutaosupreme478

    @hutaosupreme478

    5 жыл бұрын

    we dont have 7/11 in my country xD

  • @germanchavez730

    @germanchavez730

    5 жыл бұрын

    Chey Jimenez yaaa 7/11s are like the last resort convenience store in Arizona 😂

  • @Luboman411

    @Luboman411

    5 жыл бұрын

    7/11 stores are actually Japanese, and expanded to the U.S. They're way better in Japan because they started there. I guess when they expanded to the U.S. they didn't take the Japan quality with them. Womp, womp...

  • @norwegianblue2017

    @norwegianblue2017

    5 жыл бұрын

    I would never buy prepared food in 7-/11 in the US. Not that they offer much in that department anyway.

  • @hit9819

    @hit9819

    5 жыл бұрын

    They look so much cleaner and elegant for some reason. All you see in the US are crackheads asking for change or a cigarette lmfao

  • @satriaamiluhur622
    @satriaamiluhur6226 жыл бұрын

    We are not english speakers, not even as second language, but most educated people in my country are generally able to pick clues from english speakers if said speaker speak clearly. Thats why simple order on eatery or small question about the products on supermarket can be handled properly by the staff. The only real difficulty is that most foreigners speak very, very fast, in some weird dialects, and dont attempt to use hand signals.

  • @knife-wieldingspidergod5059

    @knife-wieldingspidergod5059

    6 жыл бұрын

    langsamer sprechen englisch bitte.

  • @FactoryofRedstone

    @FactoryofRedstone

    5 жыл бұрын

    I think the part with speaking very fast, is something native speakers will do much more often as well as not using there hands to signal. I myself wasn't in Japan yet, but traveled to other countries and I have to say by using hand signals and gestures, a bit of English and maybe some local phrases you can come a long way. Also you can't expect that everyone speaks perfect English, I think that's an mistake Americans and Canadians will do a lot, and Europeans are less likely to make.

  • @ninototo1

    @ninototo1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Bitte ausziehen nackt jetzt

  • @CarlosSanchez-en6mr

    @CarlosSanchez-en6mr

    5 жыл бұрын

    satria amiluhur is you’re vegan, just go to the nearest park

  • @tayyabaarif6548
    @tayyabaarif65484 жыл бұрын

    I've been to Japan. That trip was awesome! I didn't face any problem. We have relatives living there. My sister-in-law is Japanese. During my stay I was able to understand many Japanese expressions of everyday use very quickly. It was the most memorable trip I've ever had. Looking forward to visiting there again soon.

  • @mimi0w086
    @mimi0w0862 жыл бұрын

    Love that I'm watching this for no reason it's just so wholesome and interesting

  • @frankmagana1408
    @frankmagana14085 жыл бұрын

    Short answer: yes. I was in Japan for 3 weeks and went to some pretty rural places and was still able to get food. Point and thumbs up boys point and thumbs up

  • @videoninja2512
    @videoninja25125 жыл бұрын

    6:19 I was really thinking it was going to play "jingle bells" HAHAHA!

  • @LylahRDrake

    @LylahRDrake

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me as well

  • @gachamaddison5160

    @gachamaddison5160

    5 жыл бұрын

    same xD

  • @MonicaC143-_-

    @MonicaC143-_-

    5 жыл бұрын

    👌😏👏👏👏

  • @pdvlogandtech5765

    @pdvlogandtech5765

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah Even I thought the same

  • @ghostyita1747

    @ghostyita1747

    4 жыл бұрын

    😹

  • @briansmith3706
    @briansmith37062 жыл бұрын

    Your brother and his family ordering were so cute-thanks for that. Like you I have lived here many years and it all become second nature but the flash back of when I first got here was a good memory.

  • @sethabutraviraseranee7664
    @sethabutraviraseranee76642 жыл бұрын

    This video remind me of the first time I visit Japan as a child with my mom. Everything was so new to me and I enjoy every minutes in Japan. I just love Japan so much.

  • @grogtgs
    @grogtgs5 жыл бұрын

    I wish N. America had restaurants like this: No tipping. No server bothering you. (because they want a tip) Did I mention no tipping ?

  • @Kianiofo

    @Kianiofo

    5 жыл бұрын

    I do not tip personally and if i do, everyone gets the same amount, look up statistics about it, its origin, and you will think again about tipping, inequality is part of America still and its sickening in this day and age.

  • @haleyclark9873

    @haleyclark9873

    5 жыл бұрын

    It’s not the servers fault tho because here in America servers get payed about $2.80 an hour and they rely on tips it’s a broken system but there’s nothing the servers can do about it

  • @tiffanyrivera3905

    @tiffanyrivera3905

    5 жыл бұрын

    You’re cheap. Servers depend on tips and I understand if you don’t want to tip a server, but go to a McDonald’s if you don’t want to tip.

  • @illogicalgarage8641

    @illogicalgarage8641

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@haleyclark9873 yeah, no where In america do servers make 2.80 an hour.

  • @Hannah-ne2vi

    @Hannah-ne2vi

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@illogicalgarage8641 you're very wrong but ok

  • @tempekrpk
    @tempekrpk5 жыл бұрын

    6:19 I was totally expecting Jingle bells. But I guess it's not Christmas yet

  • @maffa2849

    @maffa2849

    5 жыл бұрын

    @KatyTheCatastrophy me three

  • @yeetiquit3738

    @yeetiquit3738

    5 жыл бұрын

    Saaammeeeeeee

  • @JesusCampos-tz3ho

    @JesusCampos-tz3ho

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me four

  • @Taylor_1227_

    @Taylor_1227_

    4 жыл бұрын

    ME TOO

  • @user-pu2id7ce1r

    @user-pu2id7ce1r

    4 жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @stviru5
    @stviru53 жыл бұрын

    Oh man, seeing this video really brings back memories of my trip there with my friends. Really miss soaking in the atmosphere there. It was really blissful.

  • @lordbattlefield
    @lordbattlefield4 жыл бұрын

    I am so in love with the entire series about Japan! Thank you very much for bringing the culture, the society and the life there to our homes!

  • @YellowFDkid
    @YellowFDkid5 жыл бұрын

    I would say hit the call button once and only once until the staff comes by. I made the mistake of not knowing what the button did and kept on pushing until the staff came by and took it out of my hand. I can laugh about it now, but it was quite embarrassing.

  • @sortathesame8701

    @sortathesame8701

    5 жыл бұрын

    As long as you are able to laugh at yourself when you make this type of mistake, people are happy to help you learn the correct way to handle cultural differences. Unfortunately, far too many American's take an attitude with them when they travel out of the US and that can ruin their experience and leave a bad impression of American's behind when they leave!

  • @nenaj1

    @nenaj1

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂

  • @remyllebeau77

    @remyllebeau77

    5 жыл бұрын

    Did they say "yoink" when they took it?

  • @unclerufusa.bastardson7012

    @unclerufusa.bastardson7012

    5 жыл бұрын

    No but they said " Ō Ūū wänn sstööpît mäthfäkkû". And walked away laughing. What does that mean?

  • @MasterMichelleFL

    @MasterMichelleFL

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Aljeane A 😂😂😂

  • @EudaemoniusMarkII
    @EudaemoniusMarkII5 жыл бұрын

    OMG...taking a pic of the item outside. Genius! Doh! Such a great tip. Thanks for making this video. Was great to learn how to navigate it all.

  • @PhilosophicalBum21

    @PhilosophicalBum21

    5 жыл бұрын

    I was also thinking if you have an idea of what type of restaurant you're at or going to, you can google a photo of the type of food you want to try.

  • @pearl_lisha896
    @pearl_lisha8964 жыл бұрын

    You just blew my mind! Thank you for sharing this!

  • @ryanblumenow
    @ryanblumenow4 жыл бұрын

    Your video quality is insane. And the narration is on point too. Good job.

  • @stockton350
    @stockton3504 жыл бұрын

    Just got back from Japan after 3 weeks. Ordering food isn't a problem because almost all menus have photos that you can point to. The tricky thing is knowing what's inside stuff, so if you're avoiding meat or pork you might want to learn those words because the menus often don't list the items in English. The Japanese are friendly, patient people so don't be intimidated. Just do your best and you'll be fine.

  • @ruochizhang2077
    @ruochizhang20774 жыл бұрын

    Traveled there for a while. Using English, Chinese and comic only Japanese, I managed to survive and enjoyed the trip a lot. What I like the most is even when you talked to someone who don’t know English at all, they’re still pretty patient and trying to understand you through body language. Not just say that they can’t speak English and walk away. Also, pretty decent food anywhere. Like they are all at least good. While in US, I always walk into restaurants that have good decoration but really bad food and expect me to pay 30 bucks for dried chicken breasts plus 20% tips. In Japan, I feel like I must tip them because the service is so damn good. I tried once, but the waiter actually returned the money and said that he’s just doing his job.

  • @utubestalker.dotcom
    @utubestalker.dotcom2 жыл бұрын

    this is a well designed video and very helpful. congrats on your popular channel. keep up the great work

  • @vedikakumeria8576
    @vedikakumeria8576Ай бұрын

    This was very relatable and helpful.Thanks. 👍

  • @user-be9ge3ri7y
    @user-be9ge3ri7y5 жыл бұрын

    I miss Konbini so much..... I'm Japanese and studying in Australia. Although I really enjoyed cafes here, still I often miss Konbini food...😂

  • @Bobcakes2326

    @Bobcakes2326

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm Australian and about to visit Japan for the first time. I'm so excited for Konbini!! I've planned what I want to eat :D

  • @ninototo1

    @ninototo1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Samee I miss Kom ibi :%

  • @yukiefromoz2573

    @yukiefromoz2573

    5 жыл бұрын

    I understand... konbini in Japan is the best!

  • @rickylovesyou

    @rickylovesyou

    5 жыл бұрын

    Study where?

  • @user-be9ge3ri7y

    @user-be9ge3ri7y

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@rickylovesyou Now I finally returned to Japan but I was studying in Newcastle!! It's nearby Sydney.

  • @LifeWhereImFrom
    @LifeWhereImFrom6 жыл бұрын

    Oh, forgot to mention the barefoot scene! We were at a super sento (public bath house), so not having any shoes or socks on isn't as weird as you might think. It's definitely a must to have no shoes. Whether you want to wear socks or not is completely up to you, either way is fine.

  • @yay842

    @yay842

    5 жыл бұрын

    Life Where I'm From Don't forget to clickbait that one as well!

  • @jamesthepuerilis
    @jamesthepuerilis4 жыл бұрын

    am loving this series of videos, really nicely done and helpful, well done

  • @dtongo
    @dtongo3 жыл бұрын

    Taking photos of the food you want is a great tip, I'll try that next time. Thanks

  • @mayuko265
    @mayuko2655 жыл бұрын

    I’m Japanese. I think this video is really helpful for visitors😊😊

  • @ninototo1

    @ninototo1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wow nice english

  • @ruikasa.enjoyer

    @ruikasa.enjoyer

    5 жыл бұрын

    阿部繭子 one day I hope I can visit Japan. My stepdad went there a couple of years ago

  • @oFailBoat

    @oFailBoat

    5 жыл бұрын

    阿部繭子 thank you for confirming. American here

  • @ashcabahug6278

    @ashcabahug6278

    5 жыл бұрын

    i like japanese people

  • @heyimjoshkbye

    @heyimjoshkbye

    5 жыл бұрын

    Want to be friends? 😆

  • @chuongnda06
    @chuongnda066 жыл бұрын

    Japanese are friendly and happy to help

  • @mahjowee20
    @mahjowee203 жыл бұрын

    Such a great video. Our family of 4 travelled to Japan from Australia last year. Was a wonderful experience. The food was AMAZING. And we only knew a handful of courtesy words. Such as origato gozaimash, oishi, sayonara, sumimasen and Hai. A beautiful country with beautiful people. This video helped with a few more tips for when we next visit. Stay safe, and thanks for your videos 🙂

  • @totesmgoats.
    @totesmgoats.3 жыл бұрын

    I've been wanting to go to Japan for awhile now, people seem genuinely friendly 😃

  • @Dellaa2222
    @Dellaa22225 жыл бұрын

    8:18 omg the grandma holding hands with her daughter on the right is so cuteee😭

  • @golf1diesel

    @golf1diesel

    4 жыл бұрын

    You mean : kawaii

  • @Leeeleee17

    @Leeeleee17

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ikr!!!

  • @zazzalo
    @zazzalo6 жыл бұрын

    LOL @ the part he piles up tempura. I think the biggest tip is to omit any unnecessary words when ordering or asking something. For example, you should say "tempura udon please" instead of "can i get tempura udon please" as it can create more confusion. they mean the same thing but more wordy/polite. using enough words to get your point across without sounding rude is key to effective communication in japan. also, body language and pointing will take you very far honestly.

  • @OngoingDiscovery

    @OngoingDiscovery

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes I see this all the time. Compare the levels of English in these sentences. "Pass me the salt please", "Would you mind passing me the salt." Second sentence has the word "would" which an english learner might interpret as something to do with 'potential'; the word 'mind' can mean many things in english (i.e. to look after/watch; one's inner thoughts; to be bothered by etc.); "passing" is in present continuous so it sounds like you're describing something that is currently happening, not something that you would like them to do for you. Its a small thing that we do as native speakers to be indirect because its more polite, but it involves some fairly advanced grammar.

  • @rockslide4802

    @rockslide4802

    6 жыл бұрын

    There's also the chance that 'would' could be thought of as 'wood'. They sound the same to someone who speaks English as a second language.

  • @derski87
    @derski873 жыл бұрын

    I was alone in Japan for 2 days before being able to meet up with my Japanese friend and I was able to get by using Google Translate! I was able to ask locals questions and translate menus/packages using my phone camera. Anyone I asked for help from using the translate app was super kind and helpful!

  • @madiblossom8708
    @madiblossom87083 жыл бұрын

    This was so helpful! Thank you

  • @mamayapapaya4599
    @mamayapapaya45996 жыл бұрын

    American convenience stores have no where near as much food as Japanese ones omg. Like for the most part all the have is candy, chips, drinks, and sandwhiches - not a lot of variety, but I guess it depends on where you live :/

  • @DeathBringer769

    @DeathBringer769

    5 жыл бұрын

    In Japan you can just go to convenience stores to cook and eat all your meals yourself if you really want, lol. Like you saw, they have microwaves even for people to heat up ramen and eat it right there.

  • @o0Mystique0o
    @o0Mystique0o5 жыл бұрын

    I've been to Japan two times now (5 weeks in total), by myself. And besides the small talk, I can't really speak any Japanese. But everyone was SO helpfull! I usually did go for the places that had pictures with the food, or to the chain restaurants that had the ticket machines. And like you said: I just look at the locals and try to do what they do. But still, mostly it was just awkward smiling from me and the staff whenever we would figure out whatever I would want to eat. And I would just eat whatever I would get in the end. Fun experience.

  • @DannybFlat01

    @DannybFlat01

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jealous:)

  • @ninototo1

    @ninototo1

    5 жыл бұрын

    I just strip and it works

  • @nonamer27

    @nonamer27

    5 жыл бұрын

    o0Mystique0o I think you can go to any country and they will treat you nicely. 😜

  • @lynneshapiro3248
    @lynneshapiro3248 Жыл бұрын

    I am SO happy I subscribed to your channel!

  • @c.greystone9825
    @c.greystone98254 жыл бұрын

    Thank u for this. Well produced and presented! Subscribed!

  • @1arualblack1
    @1arualblack15 жыл бұрын

    It's pretty improbable that one would end up hungry in a foreign country because of a language barrier.

  • @LtksK

    @LtksK

    5 жыл бұрын

    At least if you don't have any allergies. Could be a bit more difficult with them.

  • @1barnet1

    @1barnet1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well if you have them find the native words for those allergies. You only need a few sentences. We can't always expect the host to speak our own tongue.

  • @kalechang4453

    @kalechang4453

    5 жыл бұрын

    With shy people its a different story. You can hardly order food from people who speak your language, imagine what a nightmare it would be to order something from Japan with no japanese whatsoever

  • @Camillelele69

    @Camillelele69

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@kalechang4453 as a shy person it is true.. i went hong kong and even everyone can speak english i feel shy.. next week i am going to japan and im sooo nervous but this video made me feel a little bit better. i really dont want to just eat convenience store food...

  • @dontgranme

    @dontgranme

    5 жыл бұрын

    True. It's not so much an issue of being able to find food to eat as it is is to find the food that you were hoping to eat haha

  • @dr_abhi14
    @dr_abhi145 жыл бұрын

    I literally started learning japanese so that one day when i actually go there, i can get by without too much of a hassle... I really would love to visit this country.

  • @satantcor1546

    @satantcor1546

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm starting to learn it too. I would also love to visit Japan.

  • @khushichetri8547

    @khushichetri8547

    3 жыл бұрын

    I suddenly started falling for Japan for last 3 years and will love to visit the country. Am overwhelmed with their tradition and culture. Very warm people like Filipinos.. ❤

  • @shmellycat7881

    @shmellycat7881

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you are preparing for your future trips to Japan!! I’ve visited a number of times and love Japan so much!! During your prep, you may want to learn hiragana and katakana (Japanese “alphabets” for Japanese and foreign words, respectively). This is very helpful, especially for reading signs and menus. For instance, it will help you know from a distance if you’re coming upon a ramen or takoyaki shop or a karaoke box.

  • @patricklastname5646
    @patricklastname56464 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are so well done and informative. Thank you.

  • @janetrojas8939
    @janetrojas89394 жыл бұрын

    The best tip I can give is to point at what you want and also try to ask for help , you will be surprised how friendly Japanese people are, they always tried to help me even when I didn't understand , one lady asked me where I was from to know my native language then used her phone to translate from Spanish to Japanese 😁😁

  • @Ramencafe
    @Ramencafe6 жыл бұрын

    I was in Fukuoka and Tokyo earlier this year. And I feel like I will never be hungry while staying in Japan. Too many good food at every street corners, and almost everything at convinient stores are absolutely delicious and cheap. I miss Japan 😭

  • @smissions7340

    @smissions7340

    6 жыл бұрын

    +Ramencafe why do people keep saying everything is cheap lol, it's crazy expensive :)

  • @Ramencafe

    @Ramencafe

    6 жыл бұрын

    I meant to say food, snacks from convenient stores are cheap and delicious. I know that Tokyo is super expensive.. :(

  • @smissions7340

    @smissions7340

    6 жыл бұрын

    LOL I'm looking for the yen sign in the kombini food, and I can't find it, I don't even know how much anything costs :) All I see is the 50 and something that looks like a space invader lol. I can get a chocolate cream bun from the 7-Eleven here for about a quarter, it's sort of like a local twinkie (ie. it hardly qualifies as food, but it is cheap and filling.)

  • @Ramencafe

    @Ramencafe

    6 жыл бұрын

    So many delicious bentos and onigiri, those cost like 200-500yen. I hate living here in the States where all the convenient stores are pretty much worthless.

  • @derekd1997

    @derekd1997

    6 жыл бұрын

    S Missions in Canada hipsters have turned everything into a contest of who can make the fanciest and most expensive food. So the idea of $1 for convenience store food or $12 for a decent meal is definitely cheaper than here where going to a mid-range restaurant is like $16 plus tip and tax

  • @vic00715
    @vic007155 жыл бұрын

    Man, I like your videos. There is a calmness to it which is very soothing.

  • @michellej7734
    @michellej77343 жыл бұрын

    Ok this video was great very informative and shot beautifully. Please do more like this one

  • @mace9197
    @mace91974 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoy the background music and editing in this video.

  • @RionIshida
    @RionIshida5 жыл бұрын

    Recently there are many English menu in Japan specially in Tokyo, so I think someone who even doesn’t speak Japanese, should be okay. but if you go to the countryside, it’s totally different story..

  • @Peleski

    @Peleski

    5 жыл бұрын

    My experiences in the country is that even pizza places only write their menus in kana. My trick was to rope a reluctant waiter in to annunciate the pizza names so I could recognise them.

  • @tstuff

    @tstuff

    4 жыл бұрын

    I was in a small city hours outside Tokyo ten years ago and did not have any problems. I even had little kids approach me to practice their English.

  • @IchigoNoShoujo
    @IchigoNoShoujo6 жыл бұрын

    The best tip really is "watch what the locals do". :) I speak Japanese, but the first time I headed out to get some food by myself, I didn't really know what to do. I didn't know that I had to press a button for someone to come, or that I had to go up to the counter to pay. And it's different depending on the place you eat at, so - just watch what everyone else is doing! ;)

  • @patricksivalingam4106
    @patricksivalingam41068 ай бұрын

    One of the better video tours on KZread!

  • @renatosa7256
    @renatosa7256 Жыл бұрын

    Love this place. Miss it a lot. Used to go every month from 2015 till 2020.

  • @EchoSigma6
    @EchoSigma65 жыл бұрын

    Yes, Japanese food is awesome! Being polite and respectful and gesturing/pointing to what you want is 80% of the effort in any foreign country. Also, following local customs is helpful too.

  • @LifeWhereImFrom
    @LifeWhereImFrom6 жыл бұрын

    Hey everyone. Thanks for all the comments. Here's my responses to a few of them. Title is kind of misleading. Sorry, totally didn't mean to confuse anyone. This title is an attempt to continue the first video I did about How to Survive Your First Hour in Japan. The number one question was how to get fed, so hence the title How To Survive Hunger in Japan. Some were wondering about food programs for the needy, and I actually have a video on that, it's part 4 of my Homeless in Japan series. Using Japanese or English to order. My original intent of the video was to teach about 30 or so Japanese words or phrases to help you order things in Japan. After experimenting with my brother and his wife, I realized that in popular tourist destinations like Tokyo and Kyoto, you don't need Japanese to get by. And in some ways, if you were able to properly say a few things in Japanese, it may make things more confusing as the staff would assume you have some basic Japanese when you only know a few key phrases. So for the purposes of helping a first-timer with no Japanese, I thought it best to show that you really don't have anything to fear when it comes to ordering and eating food. That being said, I still have a whole video's worth of content where key Japanese phrases about ordering and eating food could be taught. Any interest in that? Is it rude to not learn Japanese and go to Japan? I think it's always nice to learn some key things, like how to say hello and thanks. However, I think no one in Japan would expect you to learn basic Japanese before visiting. Because even if you studied for a month solid in a Japanese language school, you wouldn't be able to smoothly order in Japan using only Japanese is any restaurant. You could definitely do well in certain specific situations, but you would be stumped in certain places, as there would be no way to know all the kanji necessary (unless you're a fluent in Chinese) and there's simply so much vocabulary associated with food. My feeling is that no one will think it rude that you don't speak Japanese. If you're polite and try to follow the customs I don't think you'll run into any issues. Japanese are very forgiving to foreigners that make mistakes, but it is true that they would be offended if you're clearly not trying to follow Japanese etiquette on purpose. Food prices. I think food is quite affordable in Japan. Taxes are generally included in the price and there's no tipping. You can easily get a decent lunch for ¥500- ¥1,000 or dinner for ¥800-¥1500. Of course you can spend more or less, but I think that's a fairly decent range you can work with. If you ate a konbini, the cost would be much less. Tips for vegetarians, vegans, people on a special diet, etc... I've never had to do this, so I can't give any solid advice. I know there are a lot of people have posted content about this on KZread, so I'm confident a quick search on KZread will yield a lot of good results. One consistent tip I saw people offer was to have printed cards with both Japanese, English, and an illustration that you take with you that specify your food restriction, whether it be no meat at all, no pork, or no peanuts. Still the best advice I can give is observe the locals and do what they do. See how they order, see how they eat their food, see how they pay. Just copy that as best as possible. And that can be said for you entire trip, whether it's being quiet on the train, waiting in a line, or keeping your garbage with you. One other place I didn't mention was grocery stores. Like convenient stores, they have a lot of grab and go food. It'll be of higher quality than the konbini. Also, if you go after 7pm, the bentos, meal sets, and other ready-made items will be discounted. Okay, last tip that I'll pass on from other commenters. One good thing would be to learn about all the different types of Japanese foods. This may be something we make a video about. You have noodle dishes like ramen, udon, and soba; or meat dishes like yakitori, tonkatsu, or yakiniku; or rice dishes like tempura don or onigiri; or fish dishes like, well, sushi, but I think all of you know that. There are many types of dishes that'll be popular to locals in Japan that you may not encounter in a Japanese restaurant in your home country.

  • @RituSharma-wg5sp

    @RituSharma-wg5sp

    6 жыл бұрын

    I am from India. I have learnt Hiragana and Katakana. I can read anything in Japanese, but can't understand it at all. I understand Japanese a little bit. It's my dream to come to Japan when I become self dependent. I request you to make a video about relationship between Japan and India. I am actually a fan of yours.

  • @itsmetheherpes1750

    @itsmetheherpes1750

    6 жыл бұрын

    next : how to escape rape and murder in india or pakistan or africa.

  • @OrdinaryPakistaniBoy

    @OrdinaryPakistaniBoy

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi, where I'm from is Pakistan. I'm 9yrs old. I & my sister(11yrs) started a channel of our own 'ORDINARYPAKISTANIBOY' & we got Akoi & Shin's channel in suggested videos. We like this channel & it's filming technique. We're learning. My grandad has visited Japan in 1992, 1994,1995. He admires the school children & the education system of Japan. My uncle visited Japan twice at the age of 18. He loved the Tokyo Disney land. And the technology. We request Akoi & Shin to visit Tokyo Disney land. We wanna see how different had it gotten from the 2004 one. ☺️

  • @SasakiSabbah

    @SasakiSabbah

    6 жыл бұрын

    If you agree the title is misleading and you don't want to confuse people, then why haven't you changed it to avoid confusion? Also your rationalisation for the title makes no sense. If the number one question is 'how to get fed in Japan'; why isn't the title simply 'how to get fed in Japan'? Simply trying to buy food and surviving hunger as if you had no money or were homeless are completely different situations, so I can't see how you are making that leap from one to another. If you want to clickbait, at least be honest about it; especially when people have called you out for it.

  • @Ellestril

    @Ellestril

    6 жыл бұрын

    The printed cards for special diets is a great idea! I've worried about that as I have some hard to avoid food allergies for Asian cuisine, and don't have enough Japanese to do more then say the names of things I can't eat, let alone explain that its an allergy and not a preference.

  • @Shendue
    @Shendue6 ай бұрын

    This is a very nice video, I enjoyed it. And the food looks delicious. Thanks a lot.

  • @anitadeshmukh258
    @anitadeshmukh2584 жыл бұрын

    thank you man, it is so informative and helpful,

  • @rolandomichel2070
    @rolandomichel20705 жыл бұрын

    "Live ball, warm ball"... yeah, that was once offered to me as a young man in San Francisco, I knew enough to walk away!

  • @MasterMichelleFL

    @MasterMichelleFL

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂💚

  • @drkmercenary
    @drkmercenary6 жыл бұрын

    conbini clerk: 温めますか? guy who speaks zero Japanese: ummmm?!?!?!?!!?! *panic attack*

  • @andhikabayutrimulya5801

    @andhikabayutrimulya5801

    5 жыл бұрын

    speaking is not really a problem since anime based language skill can take care of that, but reading kanji is a whole nother level...

  • @zipp4everyone263

    @zipp4everyone263

    5 жыл бұрын

    Indeed. I have created a special bowing/nodding dance to entrance my clerks in a false sense of understanding while i quickly call for my japanese speaking wife to deal with the talking... its not very effective :(

  • @nathansukmabaskara

    @nathansukmabaskara

    5 жыл бұрын

    *anxiety kicks in*

  • @jatak6586

    @jatak6586

    5 жыл бұрын

    tried it once hahah i pointed outside lol i thought the clerk was asking if it was for takeout hahah

  • @algrell1
    @algrell13 жыл бұрын

    I´m from Brazil and I visit Tokio in 2017, great experience, I know just a few words in nihongo = japanese and was a great experience Nice people (the young people and the seniors too)and very polite. I love it.

  • @randalltom3513
    @randalltom35134 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Very Helpful! Love your videos!

  • @Malepical
    @Malepical6 жыл бұрын

    Well this was randomly informative... I LIKE IT

  • @MrYugideck

    @MrYugideck

    5 жыл бұрын

    What do you mean by "randomly"? Didn't you click on this video because you wanted to know about this stuff a bit more?

  • @pyrfectly_obsessed4031

    @pyrfectly_obsessed4031

    5 жыл бұрын

    I came across this video randomly too. It was informative and I would love to have the chance to visit and try new things. :)

  • @MageThief
    @MageThief6 жыл бұрын

    best tips is just to try it, try and fail. That is how i best learned how to get food and get around in Japan. Also as was pointed out in the video, take note of how the Japanese people go about it and copy them. There are plenty of good guides out there with phrases and word guides to help you get better with the whole "food/restaurant" part in Japan, so just studying these and take those guides with you on your mobile phone so you can easily refresh your memory with the phrases and words.

  • @bunnyincloudrecesses9590

    @bunnyincloudrecesses9590

    6 жыл бұрын

    MageThief Great tips! 😊

  • @3DJapan

    @3DJapan

    6 жыл бұрын

    Of course trying and failing only helps you if you know what you did wrong. Otherwise you just keep failing. But yes, watching other people works for many situations. Like riding an escalator Japanese people stand on one side to let others pass by if they're walking. But the side you stand on is different in Osaka and Tokyo for example. How do you know which side? Watch what other people are doing.

  • @colterpan
    @colterpan4 жыл бұрын

    This channel is preparing me for ma trip to Japan next year 🇯🇵🇯🇵🙂

  • @Tomatotor
    @Tomatotor4 жыл бұрын

    This is the perfect video to see before the next olympic games !!