Do You Need To Know Japanese To Visit Japan?
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Күн бұрынWe head to Takeshita Street in Harajuku, Tokyo and ask tourists what kind of Japanese level they have. If you guys enjoyed this video, please leave a like and comment!
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Host: Chris Okano ( / okanochris )
Cameraman: Kenji Kanai ( / kanaieventokyo )
Interviewee Catcher: Ivy Chu ( / ivychuchutrain )
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@xmasanori7071 7 жыл бұрын
Foreigners are welcome in Japan. I love to help them if they need help :)
@joeysukhi6889 7 жыл бұрын
X Masanori what about indian ppl? i heard japenese only like white people
@xmasanori7071 7 жыл бұрын
Joey sukhi Why not? There are many tourists from Asia. I never mind which country people come from. Basically Japanese don't speak English well, but if foreigners ask nicely, they'll help you kindly.
@hondaissace 5 жыл бұрын
how about black foreigners?
@DengrayKai211 4 жыл бұрын
I am planning going in 2021 :)
@vintasaru 3 жыл бұрын
WAAAHH SO WHOLESOME
@ThisIsIvyChu 7 жыл бұрын
Japanese people are MORE than helpful, I've met many kind Japanese people who went out of their way to bring me to the correct location🤗
@TokyoCreativeTravel 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ivy!
@futuristicman507 4 жыл бұрын
Ken narville actually it’s a mix, like every country there are people who will ask you if you need help and others who will just ignore you.
@ZenkaiSlip 7 жыл бұрын
1:51 Looked like Chris took a moment to process the accent there xD
@brielle8383 7 жыл бұрын
That is wonderful to know. I only have the basics of Japanese, so this was very heartening to watch.
@TokyoCreativeTravel 7 жыл бұрын
Exactly why we wanted to make this video. Glad it has relieved you of some concerns :)
@enlytn6605 6 жыл бұрын
Very easy to get by in Tokyo with limited Japanese. Signs are in Japanese and English, metro maps and prices are shown in English, and announcements (e.g. the next station is X, the doors will open on the left/right side) are in English :)
@Kirroc 7 жыл бұрын
My first trip to Japan, I knew very little Japanese but I will be going for my 5 time this year and I find that each time I know more and can understand more. It does help to have some knowledge but the Japanese are so friendly and helpful that it really doesn't matter. I have been helped by people who spoke no English and also by people with very good English so there is nothing to be afraid of :-)
@TokyoCreativeTravel 7 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear! Thank you for your input.
@AirrexDigitalAirSuspensionUSA 7 жыл бұрын
i don't speak or understand.. but super easy to get around and get food. Getting around a pocket wifi and google maps are you best friend using the train. and out restaurants in the popular tourist areas have english menus
@HappyInJapan 7 жыл бұрын
Good video, thanks for posting this. I think it's common for English speakers to worry about how they will get around or communicate if they don't know any Japanese, but usually signs are in multiple languages and in the big cities it's common for locals to have some English ability. - Andrew
@TokyoCreativeTravel 7 жыл бұрын
Andrew! Thanks for the comment! Yes, I think the answers could be very different if we asked tourists visiting the more rural parts of Japan.
@xcalibertrekker6693 7 жыл бұрын
True, you know outside of Tokyo things would be different and in some of the rural areas where they rarely see tourist it would be far worse but I think they would still make a effort to try and help.
@AC9123 5 жыл бұрын
just watch anime right? XD
@vintasaru 3 жыл бұрын
I love the Japanese culture, how they respect people and their surroundings, offering to help and everything it's so beautiful! Would love to go to Japan some time.
@dummii620 3 жыл бұрын
take me to Japann it looks so nice there, and the people seem amazing! and i have been *dying* to see their culture and language i truly believe that the Japanese is absolutely amazing and beautiful Thank you to all my Japanese brothers & sisters! i love you all
@Friendlyinternetuser 3 жыл бұрын
WEEABOOS : Detected
@PikachuLee 3 жыл бұрын
We're all weebs aren't we?
@ubrsmcdm 7 жыл бұрын
By far the most useful phrase while I was travelling in Japan was "Eigo ga hanasemasu ka." Helped a lot where my Japanese would fall short and I couldn't convey what I wanted to say. It's amazing how many people actually know some form of English and open up a lot when you make some attempt to speak even a little Japanese.
@martinc.720 7 жыл бұрын
I like how, when asked where they are from, non-Americans answer by naming the country they are from. Americans answer by naming their city and/or state, assuming people will know where it is.
@ricka4678 7 жыл бұрын
Martin C. True, we Californians like to think we're different from the rest of the US
@martinc.720 7 жыл бұрын
Rick A not my point, but ok :)
@ricka4678 7 жыл бұрын
Martin C. I understand your point but made a statement, we think California is famous enough that people know where it is, just like how people know where France is if you know what I mean
@martinc.720 7 жыл бұрын
Rick A that's my point. France is a country. People will know for sure. But Americans travel half way across the world amd tell people "I'm from Milwaukee", for example, thinking "Well it is in the US, of course they'll know where it is."
@ricka4678 7 жыл бұрын
Martin C. Lol yes fair enough, it's a reflex answer because it's one of the first questions Americans get asked all the time from other Americans. When I travel to other foreign countries such as Italy for example, I like to say that I'm from California because 1) I like to distinguish myself from the rest of the US and 2) I'm pretty confident that people in developed countries know where California is, especially if they have a smartphone ;) thanks for chatting
@slashkimi 7 жыл бұрын
たしかに、 「こんにちは」と「ありがとう」 だけで、全て済む気がした ただし、英語に限る！
@larsm.4255 7 жыл бұрын
I clicked on that video because i was very curious about that. But then I got disappointed because it was in Tokyo. In big metropolises like tokyo, berlin, moscow etc it´s never a problem to get around with english. It would be much more interesting how it is in the rest of Japan.
@TokyoCreativeTravel 7 жыл бұрын
Many visitors to Japan are still very much concerned with the major "touristy" cities which is why we wanted to focus on this first. But yes, we would love to expand this question to lesser known areas of Japan as well.
@AngirsonLopez 7 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, I didn't know that until now. Great video.
@TokyoCreativeTravel 7 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome.
@sweetpotatey 7 жыл бұрын
Great video. I experienced the same when I went. I knew please and thank you and struggled to remember much of the basics even, and everyone was so friendly, patient and helpful. Truly an amazing country and beautiful people
@TokyoCreativeTravel 7 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear :)
@ricka4678 7 жыл бұрын
Love the wide angle look, taking in more of the environment
@mumugung3393 7 жыл бұрын
This is very helpful....
@kakasensei26 7 жыл бұрын
most of the shops use keigo which was harder to understand but even so it was easy to navigate tokyo because many shops do have things in english or have english menus.
@nassim99345 7 жыл бұрын
a new series? i like it
@TokyoCreativeTravel 7 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it. If you have any questions about travel to Japan that you would like for us to ask, please let us know!
@rob2225 2 жыл бұрын
good vid
@FateehahIbrahim 7 жыл бұрын
How exactly do I ask people to help me buy train ticket? Some vending machines only have kanji. I said tasukete kudasai last time I visit Osaka and they were kinda gimme that confuse look first but helped me anyway.
@user-vh5bm8vo1n 6 жыл бұрын
I'm Japanese. It's very good video. Japanese language is easy for tourists because you only have to remember words, not grammar. Japanese words is very useful in comparison with any other languages. So , does anyone have questions?
@arsys68 5 жыл бұрын
That is the same in every language.
@nova3599 4 жыл бұрын
so what should i do stop learning japanese. i don't know plz tell me
@hellogametime 7 жыл бұрын
so glad i found this video planning on going on a trip with mu college to japan for 9 days and i know no Japanese
@coleki2355 3 жыл бұрын
Ah! This is such an amazing thing to hear! I was worried that I’d have such a hard time when I got the but no I feel so so much more secure!!
@flamingballzonice 7 жыл бұрын
lol. I don't feel so bad for 'enforcing' english onto so many confused yet helpful japanese anymore.
@WabiSabiGakusei 5 жыл бұрын
I just saw Marcus D!!!
@peterkelly1406 7 жыл бұрын
Sorry to ask, if this has already been covered, but are you really Kimdao's brother ... you sort of look alike
@Aussiepride_12 2 жыл бұрын
I wanna go to Japan and that was my biggest worry not speaking Japanese and getting lost
@percivul7641 3 жыл бұрын
Well, I'm planning on learning at least SOME japanese before I go.
@GilGoldshlager 7 жыл бұрын
No real need for Japanese language, there are English signs and the locals will love to help you, and the the trains' workers are great and do know basic English. The only place where it's still problematic is when it comes to food, but even then nowadays with the Google Translate app you can translate from pictures or even live so it does help. The first two times I went to Japan were without a smartphone (2011+2012) and I had no problems at all, never got lost, and the locals are so wonderful and so kind and willing to help, huge love for the local Japanese people!
@TokyoCreativeTravel 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your input! Part of the reason we made this video was to break these types of barriers that visitors may have before coming to Japan :)
@GilGoldshlager 7 жыл бұрын
Yes almost all the people I know worries about this topic, so it's important to show them there's no need to know Japanese and that they won't get lost :)
@JerichoTheCity 4 жыл бұрын
While yes it's easy to get around town and eat with no knowledge of the language, I feel like you're gonna be stuck eating at bigger chain restaurants. I imagine it like if I were to eat only at fast food chains here in the U.S like mcdonalds.
@TokyoCreativeTravel 7 жыл бұрын
How has your experience in Japan been? Were you concerned about the language barrier? Did you have any issues with Japanese language? Let us know in the comments down below!
@mirianv4656 7 жыл бұрын
Odigo Japan i moved here recently and i actually learned katakana and hiragana (kanji is going to require some help) so i could at least read some stuff. i also learned numbers, how to order, how to ask for help, and lots of greetings and expressions etc. i dont live near any major city where english can be found so i had to learn a lot stuff quickly once i arrived or else i wouldnt last. the only issue i have sometimes is comprehending because the Japanese tend to speak very quickly, but so far i have been able to survive!
@BennyDeBock 7 жыл бұрын
I was a bit concerned about the language barrier but it worked out fine. Went for only a week so far with school. Now self-studying Japanese in summer
@TokyoCreativeTravel 7 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that! May I ask which prefecture or area you live around?
@mirianv4656 7 жыл бұрын
Odigo Japan i live in Aomori Prefecture! its so beautiful up here and so much to do outside.
@samuelcoudry-lemay9861 7 жыл бұрын
HA ! Marcus D at 1:26
@samuelcoudry-lemay9861 7 жыл бұрын
You guys should all check out his music, he is pretty great.
@morisoba2550 7 жыл бұрын
It looks like many non-Japanese people are promoting Japan and helping Japanese tourism industry.
@sarahtheoneandonly 6 жыл бұрын
I plan on going to Japan a few years time. Luckily there are foreign people there. And hopefully the japanese people will know atleast some english. XD
@ryuo542 3 жыл бұрын
Welp, sadly your plans are ruined
@tristanmlowe 6 жыл бұрын
0:48 still pronounced arigatou wrong...
@itsyourgrill1432 2 жыл бұрын
I want to at least learn the hellos and thank you’s, goodbyes
@Jackthesmilingblack 5 жыл бұрын
The problem is that when Japanese see a foreign face they freak out, so to relax them you need some form of greeting of the, "Hi, hello, how ya doing?" type.
@mumugung3393 7 жыл бұрын
0:53=she is pretty...
@user-zw6yp1yz8y 7 жыл бұрын
田舎だと言葉が通じる可能性は特に低いですが、目的がわかる「文字」「絵」「写真」（筆記用具でもOK）を用意すれば、何とかなると思います。どうしても、困ったときには「Help」と言えば通じるはず。 日本で犯罪に遭う事は少ないでしょうが、犯罪率０％ではありません。外国にいる事を忘れず、気を付けて観光して下さい。 もちろん、皆様方も公共のマナーを守り、自国の代表として、日本人に故郷の素晴らしさをアピールして下さいね。
@makotonarukami7468 Жыл бұрын
Wow...I've memorized about 50+ Nihongo ga words so far, I guess I'm ahead of most of these people. Here I though It would eventually be an issue. I know excuse me/I'm sorry, thank you very much, good morning, hi, yes, no, here, where, over there, you're good, I'm not good, park, station, you/are/it's/I'm, I little, small, big, is, Is that so?, you're skilled are you?, American, Japanese, this, that, this is, that is, where is, what is it?, what, it's here for sure, it's over there for sure, i am, etc. (Still learning, and I'm barely learning Hiragana at the moment.)
@EmeraldZoneNetGMG 7 жыл бұрын
You thought you would find Japanese speaking tourists in Takeshita street, though? You didn't want to expand it past the most blatant "kawaii" place in Tokyo? Interesting video but that title is mild clickbait.
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