Do you remember that the guy in orange said that he didn't speak English? Well, he actually perfectly understood some of Greg's questions that he asked in English :D It's a good example that Japanese people tend to downplay their skills. So if you speak Japanese, feel free to downplay your Japanese skills and Japanese people will be impressed. But if you don't speak Japanese, I can send you some free Japanese lessons by email so click here and subscribe: bit.ly/39o4rOX

Okay but when I went to Japan there was an old guy with a shirt that just said "Vegetable" in English on it and I about died of laughter 😂

I think everyone who isn't American thinks US portion sizes are mad

Also I love how respectful they are. They all wanted to avoid calling costumes weird, just different.

The greeting kiss thing is not just uncommon in Japan. It's uncommon in all of Asia.

What I find strange about Japan: People actually paused for a second and considered their answer before blurting out the first random thing that popped into their heads.

I am Chinese, when I went to Japan, I was surprised that when I asked where was the toilet, a Japanese staff at the bank not only told me where the bathroom was, but escorted me there, which gave a very good impression

That women was low key being cat called and didn't realize it b/c of the culture difference

When I visited Japan, one thing I noticed right away was how polite and friendly everyone was toward me. They really made me feel welcome in their country. I love the Japanese people.

"Its called child size because its aproximately the size of a small child if they were liquified"

Everytime she spoke english i thought i was understanding Japanese

How is it possible for a city more populous than the Netherlands to be so quiet and clean? It’s mind-blowing

A thing that always shocks me (in a good way) about Japan culture is how perfectionist and methodic they are when crafting something or learning a skill/job. Almost maniacal... Could be food, art, everything. For instance, you need years of practice to become a sushi chef, I mean only to start making actual nigiri you need years of just watching the seniors!

"Have you ever found any foreign foods weird?" "Cilantro, I hate it" Mexicans:

‘Before I went to New York I thought it was a big city’ SAVAGE

4:30 Foreigner are weird for wearing t-shirt like "神" while japanese wear shirt that says "become door"

Been all over Japan more than 7 times. What I find "weird" about Japan: The opposite of their views on customer service. Customer service is impeccable and business give the impression of taking extreme pride and care in what they do. Toilets are really cushy. What a wonderful word to use to describe a toilet. People sit REAL close to each other on the train. Like literally butt pressed against butt. I swear at one point someone was literally half sitting on my lap. Discrimination in establishments are the norm there, where no foreigners are allowed. Discrimination is everywhere in the world but that was a really unique manifestation of it that I had never seen elsewhere in the world. And people are actually really friendly somehow despite the idea that they're shy. As a foreigner I've had Japanese people in the table next to me in restaurants etc. smile and strike up a conversation with me. One time I was in this expesnive steak restaurant with my family and the couple next to us started talking to us. Another time I was there with my friend in a diner in Asakusa Tokyo and an old lady at the table next to us just smiled and started chatting with us. Fun times. I even had the pleasure of staying at my friend's family's house in Japan and one thing about Japanese houses that stands out to me is how the toilet is in its own room while the shower is in a totally different room which if you think about it actually makes perfect sense and every home designer should follow. Like who the heck decided the shower and the toilet bowl should be in the same room? That's weird to me. And lastly you just feel so comfortable on the street because people are so good at appearing to mind their own business. Nobody stares, nobody cares, unlike other countries where you have people staring and glaring you down. I felt so free to be me and be alone without any eyes on me. Lol

Man that city looks so clean compared to most cities in the U.S.

I was very struck in visiting Tokyo by the customer service thing. Not only the person serving you will address you politely, but the entire staff if they are free will join in. One time I was being assisted in a music store, and when the clerk couldn't find what I asked about, he found another person, but stayed with us as we proceeded to look. The second clerk also couldn't find the right section, so he asked a third, and we made a little train with myself and 3 employees. The first two were no longer assisting in any way - they just didn't want to break away and make me think they didn't care to see the job through. Here in Canada, if an employee at a music store is following me, it's because they think I'm going to steal something.

"Foreigners go out of their way to communicate with me..." Poor guy, hope he never finds himself in Russia or Finland :D

That's why it's so important to visit other counties. You realize the world isn't just your little box at home

Hey, I’m the one who had an interview with 2nd group (someone might think I’m lying lol) I watched this video for the first time just right now, and I think my English ability was horrible at this time... I didn’t have enough English vocabularies... And also, so sorry for everyone who felt uncomfortable with my opinion. But I think this experience was so precious for me because it gave me the chance to think about how we(Japanese people) and the people from foreign countries live together in this world. Thank u Yuta!!!!!! PS: Thank you all for giving me a lot of heartwarming messages😭🙏🏻

3:39 “Americans use ‘fuck’ a lot, so why censor it?” As an American, I completely agree

The "no shoes in the house" thing is a habit I adopted at some time in my early teens. Not because of Japan, but in Germany there were a lot of fresh Eastern European immigrants in the 90s. A lot of my friends at school were from those families, and I'd often get scolded by some Russian granny for wearing shoes inside. Somehow it made sense to me so eventually I stopped doing it at home too.

For Japanese, don't ever change. Keep the tradition alive and that's what make Japanese culture respected by foreigners. Nothing wrong being shy or being different, that's what makes your country unique to the world. I worked with other Japanese clients here in the US and even as Americans knows how to respect them.

If you find "open" people weird, you should reeeeally come to Greece - most people greet you like you are family from the first moment lol

Funny thing about the cup sizes: I have been stationed in Japan for a few years, and have gotten pretty used to eating out at Japanese places. I went home back to America and went to the movies with my family. When we were buying snacks, I ordered a large drink, and my Dad asked me if I was sure. I said "No problem, I'm really thirsty anyways." The girl selling the snacks pulls out this massive bucket of a cup and all I could think was "Oh shit, I forgot what country I'm in." Ended up taking the drink home with me and adding rum so I wouldn't waste it

When I went to Japan I saw a shirt in a store that said "You have got big hands" I think people in Japan would think it weird that us Canadians usually say "Thank you" to the bus driver after getting off the bus

Omg I'm laughing so hard, the girl was like "american use the word fuck a lot idk why they censor it" and I said without thinking "she's not fucking wrong tho" and I was like lmaoooo 😭😭 it's just so casual

When I was in Tokyo, I saw a girl that had a hat saying 'I like to beat my children' and cracked up so much, and kept walked away still cracking up.

what did you find odd about america? the poor people

One thing I’ve noticed is no matter where you are, people are basically the same. We do the same things, want the same love and happiness, go about our days in similar fashions. Everybody just does it differently. I have Hmong friends that I stay with a lot, and the culture differences are def there, but basically humans are all the same. I find us Americans can be somewhat condescending when talking to people who speak differently, either changing their tone to match theirs, or by dumbing down their talk instead of using single words and short phrases. Other than that, people are pretty much the same everywhere. We all like to have fun, laugh, spend time with family, go out, and make something of ourselves.

The last girl was straight up catcalled and thought it was a greeting😂

My family hosted a Japanese exchange teacher to my school when I was a kid. She totally freaked out when my mum gave her a hug to greet her! By the time she left, it was hugs all around. I always did wonder what her friends and family thought when she returned...

Wearing shoes in the house IS weird!

I really liked this - They are willing to actually Discuss differences and laugh about them, rather than wishing ill on those who are different. Well done.

3:38 this is probably the most innocent way of talking about the ridiculous double standards in the US 😂

I visited Japan last year on a school trip and was shocked by the cleanliness of every place I visited (Tokyo, Kyoto, Nagoya). We went to Tokyo Disneyland, and I was walking past a little green area with some friends when I saw a Japanese schoolboy accidentally leave his softdrink on the seat. As soon as he started to walk away about 4-5 unrelated people called out to him and he rushed back, picked it up, apologised to everyone and then put it in the appropriate bin. In Australia that would not happen because a) no-one would care enough to tell him to clean it up and b) if he was australian his response would have been "get fucked"

"Do you speak English?" "No" "Where have you been?" " *Pretty much the whole anglosphere except the UK and Ireland* " 😂

When I visited Japan, I found it comfortable. It was clean, people were polite and helpful. The weird thing was that people dressed up and ate noodles in corner stores standing. Their foods are in small portions and I get hungry early if I order their standard meal.

Very interesting interviews ! Arigatou !!

The mic quality with such a windy weather is fantastic , very good investment on your equipment

Kudos to those two young ladies for making an honest effort to use a foreign language when they're talking about other countries!

I am an American, in Vegas and while making dinner, I was randomly watching videos. I just saw your channel for the first time and have watched some of your videos….I am SO LOVING your videos! I’ve never seen any like these and never really thought to get this perspective! As Americans, we do this all the time -as far as wondering or commenting about how others live and talk and also, mimic others. I have rarely, if ever, actually seen others from other countries, mimic us or give their perspective. I have been laughing so much and they are so right about us, the way we are and like in your other videos, the way we talk. So funny, I love this and it’s nice, because we need a “dose of our own medicine”! As Americans, we’re always so pompous and mimicking other people, so this is good! We should all learn about each other and be able to laugh about differences, as well, so keep up the good videos!!

I can’t wait to visit Osaka. I just started learning Japanese reading and writing.

When the women said 'maybe we are too clean' I instantly thought of how freaking clean the ground in in the video! Not a chewing gum, ciggarette bud or wrapper in sight

If Japanese people think that Americans are too friendly I think they'd have a heart attack if they saw how strangers treat you in Latin America, maybe Italy as well. I'm not really extroverted but most people in Latam countries will make you feel like you're their best friend in just a couple of hours

So nice to see so many japanese had been to Aus, I love going to japan as an aussie and love that japanese like aus too.

With how windy it was, I'm super impressed with your microphone!

Am I the only one who had to smile when the guy said he finds it strange that foreigners in Japan wear T-Shirts saying weird things... considering Japan is kinda famous for Japenglish texts on almost everything?

Excellent! Arigatou Yuta!

I am from Canada and I LOVED visiting Japan! People were very helpful when asked for directions,and the concierge at the Hyatt Regency went above and beyond the call of duty to help us. The subways were busy,but not as crowded as I expected. I would love to visit again!

I’m surprised no one mentioned calling people by their first name instead of their last

When I was in Japan I got lost in the subway in Tokyo, and a very friendly Japanese man helped me and left me even the seat of the train that would take me to Kyoto, and bought me food too, but I forgot to ask for the number to thank him. If you read this thank you n.n.

-Do you find kissing is a good way of greeting? -Mhhm i think its a good thing Covid: *yes its a good thing (screeching noises)*

This was really interesting, thanks.

My mom's Ethiopian friend was similarly shocked when she arrived to San Francisco and saw so many homeless and poor people. She also thought the US was a place where everyone is rich, or at least middle class, but we actually have obscene levels of wealth inequality for a first world country.

I love how the lady at 5:50 starts naming all these cool exotic countries she's been to , then ends off with "Seattle".

It has been a while since I heard Yuta speaking and i must say his english has improved a lot wow

My two favorites dudes in Japan in the same video, Yuta and Greg yup life is good.

When she said Americans say "fuck" a lot in everyday conversations I was laughing cuz its true 🤣.

"It's really weird when Americans wear weird shirts; like ones saying '神' (god) on them" ...While his friend standing right next to him is wearing a shirt that literally just says 'Supreme' in English 😂😂

The couple at the end I like how the fella that works at the cafe makes an observation on the people that come into his work and makes a theory on how people in other places may be. Just relatable to do

Yes, that’s a good point, I’ve been to Japan several times, the service is perfect there. In the US the service isn’t anywhere close as good, it’s laziness and just a lack of care

"They wore shoes in the house. It was unforgettable and uncomfortable" LOL, Never change Japanese people.

That girl in the second set of interviewees had great English. Not many people can throw the word "hierarchy" around, but she used it perfectly.

Man I never get tired of watching his video... I love this dude... Yet you can say his video are "OMOSHIROI"!!

I think one that is funny, but is mutual between Japanese and American people is how they each find words in the other language so interesting. Like, Japanese people find English phrases of any sort to sound very cool, and specifically MORE cool than the same phrase in Japanese. I feel that many Americans feel the exact opposite. Hence, why so many English speaking foreigners get those weird shirts and diatoms with random Japanese and Chinese characters on them. They just look and sound cool, even if it’s the word for “automobile” or “refrigerator”

I love how clean Japan is.

3:45 I love how that's the one thing she picked up from American conversation and speech😂 Tells you a lot about our country

Konnichiwa yuta. Im from Philippines. I am your new subscriber. I often watch your videos they are totemo omoshiroi haha. I am currently N5 student, because i have plan to work in Japan someday as a caregiver. Ganbatte Yuta san💪☺️ keep uploading informative videos. Yuroshiko onegaishimasu!

I never really had any interest in going to Japan but after listening to these people they seemed so happy and I found myself smiling a lot. Now I am interested in visiting Japan.

So the thing most Japanese note is how open to conversation other cultures are.

I actually agree with her statement about the word ‘fuck,’. It doesn’t really make all that much sense honestly. Like it’s just a sound that pretty much has the same meaning as frick the word we use to censor it. But isn’t that just the same thing then just with a different sound.

0:45 being closer to other people is absolutely amazing. This doesn't apply in my whole country but in my village (which is now nearly a small city) all people know almost every shopkeeper, social worker personally. You will be walking down the road across the village and at least 25 people will call your name from across the street. Some will invite you to eat , etc

Portion sizes, dirty streets and poverty were the things that shocked me most in a negative way when I visited the US. The diversity of the people, their friendliness, sense of humor and sociability were things I really liked. Obviously, this only applies to the places I visited.

Me after hearing how much that last girl traveled: uh, I left Texas to go to the Oklahoma panhandle once

if some random people on the street called me "cute", i'll be creeped out

My aunt visited Japan once to an isolated village on an island. The entire village was going crazy about the “English woman” that for some reason came to their village 😂. she said they were all discussing “have you seen the foreigner yet?!” And other similar things haha

I really need to visit Japan, I really feel I would love the country and its people.. and their culture is so fascinating.

This is probably one of my favorite channels on KZfaq

Can we just talk about how clear the audio is even with all that wind??!

3:02 I love the way she said aka-chan and oka- san

Japan is high on my list of places to visit next to Italy, but I'm absolutely terrified to go. Being American I'm always getting told that people will think I'm rowdy and unintelligent, and being college age doesn't help my image. 🙃 Plus I was raised my an Italian family, so it would be weird to be around people that don't hug. I have a Chinese-American friend and she gives me very reluctant hugs lol

"Japanese large size is American small size" mwehe

I find the comments about the western laid-back way of communication pretty spot on. I'm Kuwaiti and I lived in the States for about 5-6 years. I was amazed during my 1st couple of months in North Carolina by how people would give random compliments about your clothes and how they smile whenever there's eye contact. I thought they were flirting with me at 1st lol. Of course that depends on what state/city you live in, and it's not the case in all western societies. My Scottish friend actually used to hate this particular trait about Americans saying that they talk a lot and calling them "unclassy' lmao. Japanese on the other hand can seem very stiff. A relative went to Tokyo and hated it. He said they were so quiet and machine-like that it felt lonely. I absolutely love it though.

0:37 I like how the emergency alarm started when she said "I think it's a good thing"

they made a lot of correct observations, like I generally say hello to others when I go somewhere and such. I've never left the US so I'm not too sure how it is elsewhere. Leaving here will be an eye opener for sure, hearing how people think what we do is weird

Damn, I'm getting good at this. I could understand the second group of people like they were speaking English.

We try not to talk too much with customers sometimes because it can be perceived as pushy if you are right next to them or trying to help them the whole time. But at some stores it's a requirement to say hello when someone enters and try to start a conversation with them. 😂 I always feel too pushy when I have to do that. I personally only like being helped in certain stores.

They seem to be very reserved there. It's refreshing.

Good video. I have visited Japan twice for long visits, but through this video I learned something about Japanese behaviour. I have also had Japanese guests on my farm in Australia.

the girl at the end who didnt know what cat calling is... lol

And that's one of the major things I did not like when I went to Japan. There was no love for latin food. I sorely missed my tacos with all their cilantro goodness.

The very first think they talk about, here in Brazil you can (depending on the envirement) greet someone you just meet with a kiss (1,2 or 3 depends on the region) or a hug...

There was definitely a theme regarding Americans being extroverted. And that is most definitely something you see almost only in America. For example, here in Europe, the teachers are never you're friends and you must never really get very close with them, while in the US it is heavily encouraged. I definitely prefer the way it is in America though because at least it promotes good use of social skills whilst still staying completely respectful of others most of the time.

I met a Japanese girl once in a hostel in Belgium. And during our conversation she started crying because she said she just started to realise how open the world is compared to Japan. She thanked me afterwards for talking to her.

2:51 How is anybody not talking about how in China, parents just let their children poop anywhere? WTF. That's disgusting.

Wow, it’s very similar style to ask like that… I didn’t thought someone came up with the same idea…and similar questions😓 but, I like this English and Japanese mixed style!!!

A little of topic but I love how Japan schools have outdoor and indoor shoes it just makes sense like at one of my schools while you were inside you got to take you shoes off and wear just socks and it felt so much more natural