The Rules that Rule Japan

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In Japan, there are three types of rules: rules you can't break, rules you can break, and rules you should break. Often, implicit rules are the real rules and the ones you can't break.

In Malaysia, your hand is blessed with the power to stop traffic

In Boston, Massachusetts, USA, the rules are: everyone for themselves. That person trying to merge into your lane? You're better off crashing your car than letting them merge

The reason you don't clap at a Buddhist Temple is because the clapping is to wake up the Shinto gods, and Buddha is always awake. And the reason that they walk on the right side in Osaka is because the samurai in Osaka wore their swords on the left, and you did not want to brush against their swords.

from my understanding it all boils down to: do not offend others. do not burden others. do not waste. aspire for perfection at all times.

I have been in Japan 6 or 7 times for business, I was always at awe. Beautiful country, culture, people and food. Thank you for the "rules of the road", I was impressed at your lessons. To talk to the people there is a joy. Being from Texas and traveling to Nagasaki and Hiroshima, the past was never discussed. I did not want to hurt feelings and my hosts did not want to bring up the horrors of the past. Love your neighbor as you love yourself. Peace.❤

The cleanliness of Japanese streets always get me...how do you keep a literal Metropolis so clean?

That was so well filmed. Like watching a documentary. I think the rule in Australia 🌏 is "Don't get caught, mate" 👍

German Rules: Follow every sign, light or cone. If you break the rules no matter how small, an old lady will call the police on you.

This video is shot beautifully. It was a real pleasure to watch this, I appreciate the effort you put into making this video.

In indonesia Guy A: " You should follow the rule!" Guy B: "I'll try.." Guy A: *break the rule Guy B: *immediately break the rule All guys: *break the rule

You can clap at Shinto shrines because you're inviting the kami, getting their attention. Shinto is about nature and purification. you CAN'T clap at Buddhist temples because Buddhism deals primarily with the dead and clapping "wakes" the dead; You could invite bad luck or spirits to haunt you. Insense is also set out for the dead, which is why you don't put your chopstick upright in rice (and why it's not used in Shinto.)

I debated whether to name all the locations I shot in the video. I obviously didn't. But how many places can you name? If you put the time code down I'll tell you if you're right or not.

8 "untold rules of Japan" as follows: (1) Never look at people in the eye. (2) Do not answer those who raise voice. (3) Eat food quickly to show thanks. (4) Always walk with mid foot strike, then a slight forward slide. Never strike the ground with heels. (5) Bow to elderly at all times. (6) Say "ano ano .... hai .... hai .... eto eto" a lot. (7) Never make the first move, and if nobody makes a move - respect the laws of TAO and just move on. (8) Break all these rules and say "gai-jin". They will laugh at you and possibly give you a second chance or at best educate you...... It took me a 11 years living in Japan to work out these rules so you will save time if you abide by them. Thank you.

The rule that rule India: Do whatever you feel like!

I love how organized Japan is.

I can't believe it took you 3 minutes and 40 seconds to say "Walk and drive on the left."

If you want to really enjoy yourself in Japan, understand that no matter what, you will ALWAYS be an outsider & a curiosity to most. Be yourself & do your own thing while exercising some common sense as regards their culture, that's all you need to know & it's all that will ever be expected of you.