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  1. NEVER THIS NOODLE. GET COLD
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  2. I think Japan is not yet as bad with the overtourism compared to parts of Europe. If I remember correctly, France, Italy, Spain and even Germany all have more tourists per capita than Japan and they have similar or worse problems. The solution everywhere is really to spread the tourists out more spatially (going to different areas) and temporally (going in different seasons). Still, with the popularity of individual tourism and everybody just chasing the same spots famous on Instagram, that won't be an easy task. Also, the world will forever be changing continuously. I would love to take a time machine to see Japan in the height of the Showa Era, but I have to accept that this will never be the case. I will also never be able to visit the same Japan I visited for the first time in 2008.
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  3. Thanks for explaning some manners! I listen a lot to music throughout the day, so eating with earphones is rather normal for me but I will try not to do it while visiting.
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  4. Qui da noi il2 novembre dopo la festa di Ognissanti ricorre la commemorazione dei defunti occasione per ricordare chi non è più con noi e anche chi è lontano se può torna come lei ai luoghi di origine in seno alla famiglia, bellissima la sua 🏡 casa spero ne riconosca il valore, buona vita a lei😊❤
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  5. One thing that many people appreciate about Japan is the attention to detail. For example, when shopping at a number of shops, clerks carefully and exquisitely wrap your purchases. Try shopping in Europe. You're lucky if staff aren't overtly hostile, and don't even imagine that staff will life a finger to make your life easier. Japanese trains are wonderfully clean. Compare that to often filthy, run-down trains in Europe (especially Germany and Denmark) or the US. What people often miss about Japan is that this attention to detail isn't always positive. Japanese people tend to put an incredible amount of work into avoiding problems. On one hand, this is why Japanese standards of behaviour tend to be so high. On the other hand, it's why it can be so incredibly hard to get through to Japanese people. They put on a mask and build a moat to avoid issues and complications. Ignoring you isn't an act of malice, but an effort to avoid confusing, awkward and uncomfortable situations. Visible foreigners feel this the most. The infamous gaijin seat is an infamous example of this. For the Japanese, potentially awkward and uncomfortable interactions are avoided. For the person on the receiving end, it's almost dehumanising. I should add that this isn't only xenophobic, either. Japanese people who 'fall short' of Japanese societal expectations are subjected to the same treatment. A sad reality of Japanese bullying is that there are actually relatively few active bullies in Japan. However, very, very few Japanese young people will actually take a stand when they see bullying and might even quietly go along with it to avoid becoming targets themselves.
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  6. I love Japanese hotels fancy bathrooms/toilets especially the heated toilet seat..😅
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  7. Thanks for sharing this, I really enjoyed this. I like the cold collar neck thing, I think that can be amazing internationally not just in Japan. :D
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  8. 4:10 sushi with no wasabi has no soul in it, i would not recommend removing it entirely. 😂
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  9. I enjoyed your informative video. Thank you for your insight, your experience and your opinions. I look forward to viewing more!
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  10. I ❤️ Humidity, but I am the only one. I am always so cold and for me, it feels like a big warm hug. 😂
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  11. In my opinion, living in a town would be a way better choice. It's a mixed between modern and rural areas
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  12. These are very important tips to share and especially for first timers visiting Japan. I came back from my first trip recently, and one of the things I did noticed and learned is that speaking English to the locals as if they were still in school was the best option for me to talk to them so they would not be lost or confused. As I been studying Japanese for years and learning more by watching shows in Japanese, I did my best in using basic common phrases the locals use. And if it was something I had no idea how to say, I would use Google Translate and show them what I'm to say although Google Translate is not always 100% accurate. I do agree with this video when using English with them, and speaking slowly using important phrases is what is important. Was a little nervous at using Japanese phrases I learned but quickly got over it when I saw how the locals saw the effort I putting in my part communicating basic Japanese, and trying to overcome the language barrier even if it's not much of a difference.
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  13.  @JapanwithNao  Thanks for the tip! I'll look around to see what Japanese people are doing in specific areas and follow their lead. I'd obviously love to try lots of delicious goodies but first and foremost I want to be respectful
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  14. That’s very informative, thank you! 😊
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  15. Coincidently we're travelling from Japan in 2nd and third week of April!! glad to hear that its the best time!
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  16. Ok, let me be honest about this, too. And I apologize beforehand, because I think my opinion is impolite and unfriendly. I think japanese people tend (as you say "tend" ) to be pretty racist. For me this is one of the biggest reasons why I never would move to Japan - and I also heard of many others thinking similar. Yes, of course there are explanations for this (as you can explain everything) but it doesn't excuse this and it doesn't make it less false . I think this is really sad and I hope it gets better in the future. I like being regarded as a person and not as a nationality primarily. Same goes for the topic "Japanese people hate religion" - well in this matter it would be more adequate to say "Japanese people dislike FOREIGN religions". Maye be somewhen people will start to notice that diversity in relgions and nations can be enriching - and not something where you should cross borders. And - sorry again, I hope I didn't offend you. It just makes me sad when people are like this. And of course it is a human thing and also outside of Japan its - depending where you are - +- quite common to have such tendencies, beliefs etc
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  17. Have you never heard the expression, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do?" If you perceive a negative stereotype about a race, culture, or nationality--perhaps that is because the negative stereotype has been well-earned by the gaijin in Japan, acting contrary to the custom and norms of Japanese society.
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  18. thanks for the video, very informative!
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  19. I live in Washington State Seattle /Tacoma area it rains 150 days a year here. I'm originally from Florida with 95% humidity. This is no problem for me.
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  20. Thank you! I watch many Japanese channels on Youtube and have wondered why the homes are always so cold in winter. Even apartments in the cities seem to be cold.
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  21. Thank you Nao. The sincerity in your voice is always very reassuring. You truly care about your viewers. ADVICE... For 10 years I've spent 4 months of each year here in Japan. I'm in Tokyo now. The one thing I see foreigners underestimate is voice VOLUME. It is always much louder than Nihonjin. Talking in public, on their phones, in elevators... it's like they (we?) are speaking to someone across the street. (^.^) Japan is a blast. It's easy to get excited. But... things will go much better when you stay aware of your own voice volume. (^.-)
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  22. Nao, love your channel. Thank you.
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  23. Your Channel is soooo good, thank you so much :) i want to visit japan in 2025
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  24. I visited Hokkaido during Golden week long holiday in May and its so crowded but the sakura was in full bloom and beautiful. Just dont come to Asahiyama zoo in Asahikawa during this long weekend holiday because traffic jam is so terrible and we choose to get out of our bus in the middle of town. Other place like Sapporo and Otaru were OK though, crowded but OK. Biei is empty because there nothing there except empty farm land after winter. We also visited Hakodate, Aomori, Hirosaki, Tokyo and Kawaguchiko during this visit and its nice. Also we visited in End December-Early january and most of places were closed but we manage to secure a very nice onsen with a very cheap price after new year as many locals back to work and onsen is relatively empty after holiday. One of my favorite thing to do in Japan is enjoying outdoor onsen during winter with so many snow. July is so wet with many rain but september is very hot and humid that I spent a lot of money in vending machine for drink. I think November is nice with red so many autumn color to enjoy But my favourite time is mid of January during winter as the weather is nice and so many snow to enjoy (I am from tropical country so snow is something special) That my take of four season in Japan.
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  25. My biggest tip is not to take hotels next to the big train stations, or ones close to salary-men office districts as you will be swamped daily by thousand of people in rush hours up to 10 am and from 16-20pm. it will be a nightmare to get back to your hotel for rest and then leave in the afternoon. take hotels close to mid-size and small-size stations on the yamanote.
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  26. Really enjoy your channel, thank you for all the great topics you covered so far and look forward to upcoming content! Wishing you a wonderful day! 😊
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  27. Yeah... i really want to go. Japan is being pressured by Western investors to open their boarders and be "culturally enriched." Dont, please fight it man, its not worth it. The people who would flood into your country wont respect it and will turn it into a third world country.
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  28. Super helpful tips!🎉 Thanks a lot for putting those together! Looking forward to visiting your beautiful country
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  29. Awesome. Thank you for your video! Very helpful
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  30. Thanks for the clip. I've purchased my plane ticket and have booked my hotel but I'm a little worried that I get there and the hotel tells me they don't have any record of my reservation. Is that something common in Japan? Could that be prevented?
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  31. I don't think travelling to Japan once every few years would be enough for me. Now I am looking to move there in some way. Even 10 years isn't enough to experiece everything this country has to offer.
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  32. 👋Hi Nao. I will try not to be a trouble tourist. I enjoy your videos. By the way, I still learning Japanese. As you may remember, for me the only difficult difference is small talk. ...I look forward to see a new video of you in about 4 weeks right? Romaji helps a little? See you😊
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  33. Very thankful to be able to learn this and not make a complete ass out myself as a guest in Japan. Appreciate it.
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  34. Thanks for the breakdown! Just a quick off-topic question: I have a SafePal wallet with USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). Could you explain how to move them to Binance?
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  35. Very useful, thanks. Could you post a video about how to dress etc for those who are damned to travel in July weather :)
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  36. 来月日本に行きます。楽しみにしています。南北海道アイロンマンジャパンというトライアスロンをしに行きます。レース中に食べても大丈夫ですか？頑張ります！今年日本語をちょっと勉強しているけど、 まだ下手です。心配します。I want to be polite!
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  37. As a foreigner, I have worked on a farm in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, and my experience is completely different. The farmer's president hurled abuses at will, was treated differently from local members, and was ridiculed by individual local members. It left an impression of being mean, harsh, and stingy.
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  38. I’m living in countryside of Thailand, it surprises that kind of rule you say is similar to rural Thailand so much but idk how stress to not participate in community if compare to Japan (I heard it so much harder😂) btw it’s such a nice videos! Thanks for sharing
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  39. Just discovered your channel. I really like your content. I will never be able to travel to Japan, however I like learning about it especially life in Japan. Your videos are well done!
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  40. I currently live in the countryside of Norway and i really want to try living in the countryside if japan because i love the culture and the people and just the country in general but i've been to Tokyo and living there just isn't really for me 😊, i've always wanted to live in the countryside anyway.
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  41. There was sakoku/closed country policy because of the foreigners attempting to conquer Japan. As a people, Japanese are cautious with foreigners. We want to trust, but it feels dangerous.
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  42. Very interesting. Wishing you a very happy Christmas.
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  43. Yeah, moving directly to Japanese countryside is a terrible idea. You will be very happy for a couple of weeks or months, then you will get completely depressed. Even if you think you are different and you can take it, because of whatever reason, you are wrong. Don't do it. On an other note, Japan is such a fucking socialist society, I love it! People have respect and empathy for each other, and there is usually a sense of community.
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  44. Nice to see you put that video again. @4:47 the guy with the red cap is me! I always smile whenever you use that footage and i see myself in the frame with that Insta360 camera.
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  45. Thank you so much for the information! Very informative video, I travel to Japan in 2 weeks, from April 13 - April 27, I hope it is a good period!
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  46. Thanks for the tips! Will be going to japan next week for 3 weeks! Hoping it wont be too rainy 🥹
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  47. I am from Hong Kong, i love japan, i am learning the language now. I will probably move there when i get old. it is so much more affordable than Hong Kong and it is a short flight away.
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  48. I'm going to try that ginger drink you made. On Sunday and monday in NYC it will drop down to about -5 degrees C!
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  49. great video..!
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  50. Thanks for letting me know, I did not know about this unspoken rule even though I've been in Japan for some time. I agree with the points 1 and 2 and i would not be watching videos, and removing my earphones when ordering anywhere. But I think I will still be wearing my earbuds while eating, knowing that I may appear to have poor manners.
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