Your luggage to Ecuador when flying domestic, that has to be one of the funniest things I've heard! Unless you are a student on a group package, suck it up and pay the extra to fly JAL or ANA or accept that some obasan employed by Delta or Northwest is going to yell at you if they are not ignoring you while sitting in the back and playing sudoku. New York City is not the best of places to visit though. Maybe, you just have some serious bad luck. the Japanese package had no breakables- the US Electronics one did and as you would expect something broke- so of course i agree with the article to US needs relearn some of the ways it had in the past, This is pretty pertinent for me right now having just mvoed to the US with my J husband (Im not American either) and watching how we are all fitting in (in a nutshell - he has a new appreciation for how I adjusted to Japan because after 4 months he is STRUGGLING big time! Our Japanese friend has a problem with and couldn't bring himself to leave a measly dollar for the ramen he ate? http://blogs.webmd.com/all-ears/2006/11/q-tips-weapons-of-ear-destruction.html. That I must say. -- 11 Things About America That Startled Me It's there, but you have to hunt for it. My husband complains about this too. We spend the weekend watching TV, hanging around home, working, studying, and shopping, or listening to music. No one leaves tips because waiting staff are paid directly by their employer, with a wage that’s enough to get by without the need for tips. Good luck, smokers. Now, this obviously is not an issue that only affects the United States. During the week they use it for walking, jogging, bicycling, tennis, racquetball, bowling, watching movies, reading, and volunteering. Basically, they like sweet, high fat, high calories things. One of my guests came with a bag full of rags and cleaning products in her suitcase. What do you think those handout tissues were really used for? Yes, cashiers talk to customers. And also, what kind of answer would have satisfied him? As a European I am also quite uncomfortable with the tipping thing, always afraid not tipping enough. and there is nothing saying that wait staff cannot be paid by the establishment- however many wait staff do not wish this as >70 % of their salary is in tips and is kept off the tax rolls. I understand being frustrated when a travel destination doesn't meet your expectations, but to paint an entire nation with one broad stroke is regrettable. Chatty cashiers: Mostly cultural. Toothbrushes: No comment on the resources wasted on providing all hotel customers in Japan with a new toothbrush EVERY NIGHT (and other amenities)? ANA is horrible. Where on Earth do you go to? She was shocked to find that my house was cleaner than hers. It makes me feel uncomfortable so I do love the 'see price, pay price' think in Japan. Not to mention that the article, which states a "Japanese perspective" was written by a foreigner who has obviously inserted their own opinions and thoughts into the topic as well. One time a taxi driver tried to rip off my Japanese husband just because he was with me and we were speaking English so he assumed we werent Japanese and took us on the "scenic route" home. They only see the Japanese car even though there are cars from Germany, France, America and Korea they are not able to see them. Thinking back to my friend from Moscow, our conversations, while enjoyable, were often quite brief. A given and like this in other Western Countries. In Japan, pretty much every convenience store, cafe, and train station has a toilet freely available for people to use. This guy is very cheapskate. I mean I've had some pretty bad experiences traveling to NYC, Dublin, Seoul, and to various cities in Japan. Try not generalizing one city of the US as being representative of the entire US. Also U.S. flights still have newspapers to read which Japanese airline companies mostly do no not. The whole point of going somewhere else is to get something other than the basics one gets at home. So, you can imagine our friend’s disappointment at never finding a single toothbrush in an American hotel. If you try to buy the juice from a vending machine when you’re thirsty, it’s just all carbonate. Americans wait leisurely even if you’re in the special checkout for buying just a little something. Most other places are a little quicker. That's not what most doctors say. "One of our Japanese friends recently took a trip to the U.S., and, though he generally had a great time", "I remember once asking a young, like elementary aged, child about her trip to the US. Frankly I suspect he was being polite and answering a question that he might have much rather not. In Japan, hip hop clothes are considered stylish. Not really a list of "cultural differences" as it is a list of complaints of one Japanese traveler. In America, whether you are a student, working person, or housewife, you carefully make room for leisure time, weekdays and weekends. Heck, why not also bring your own shampoo and soap instead of opening up a new mini bottle supplied in the Japanese hotel. Very poor writing? When you go to a different country you go to a different country!!! Obviously, tipping is mandatory in American restaurants — after all that’s how the wait staff make a living. I really can't compliment the flight attendants on their often brusque performance of their service duties. The black buds are odd, though. I mean, how difficult are they to pack? Few vending machines in hotels (Don't agree). Everyone is proud of their own country and no other country can compare to your own. Reading eemusings account of trying to teach English alongside some Americans, made me think back to the number of comments I’ve received from foreigners. Japan had just 8 million tourists when former Prime Minister Shinzō Abe was elected to his second term. the other 1% of tourists i hate are bloody asians and their cameras cant even walk around a tourist … 10 Japanese Travel Tips for Visiting America 1. I don't know about the US but in the UK toilets seem to be a magnet for vandals. All plumbing is bad??? gross!This kind of crude medieval torture is usually not known in the states. Even in places that had toilets available, there was often only one that was shared between men and women. Always happy to patronize such establishments repeatedly. Destin is known for the beach, sun, dolphins, and fresh seafood. Toothbrushes in hotels tend to be of very poor quality. 5) Lack of bathrooms? But hands down you get the best service. I've been to NY and I didn't have any problem finding a toilet. Or how about this "Obviously, tipping is mandatory in American restaurants" It is expected but it is NOT mandatory. Usually, if the line has 3 to 4 people waiting, they will open another register. Tipping is the hardest thing to do when I go back to visit the US. While a pack of cigarettes usually goes for around 400 to 500 yen ($4 to $5) in Japan, they’re nearly double that in New York. 4) Yes - its nice to be treated like a human being! but say what you will, it says more about you than those you deride. Call for tourist information or assistance in the case of accidents and emergencies including COVID-19. I disagree with all points, except #11. I want to go abroad as well, so that I can compare everything to my own country and have a miserable time because nothing abroad is as good as anything in my country which is the greatest country in the world. This isn't our American 'culture', it's poor service! Japan is a largely homogenous culture. Japanese stores and restaurants are MUCH better about this. Perhaps the whole point of going somewhere is to tell their friends about it at home and "create a memory.". It happens in Japan too - surprise surprise! Lost luggage is something that happens everywhere, yes, even here in Japan. However, the difference between a place with good regional security and a “rough area” is clear. I've been to several minshukus with toilet areas that smelled of, for want of a better word, pi$$! I have never had that problem at any other American city. For you and I, I'm sure that would be the reason. I think in Japan they go nuts on the bright lights with everything. If you forget your toothbrush, a simple call to the front desk will get you one pretty quickly. People from all over the world have immigrated to the United States. From the East to the West and North and South American food culture varies and while we do share many basic foods to overall lump American food as bland is not only an ignorant statement, but it shows that people saying that, don't know what they are talking about. Which corporation are you talking? It is hard to find public toilets in the US where you don't have to borrow a key etc. I've been to alot of states in the u.s and most places were enjoyable. Japanese airlines are amazing with luggage in a good way. Maybe try traveling to other parts of the country where water pressure is regulated. Most hotels have a courtesy toothbrush they give you if you forgot your tooth brush but most people take a toothbrush with them so they are not placed in the rooms. There still is Hilton in New York. They face front, open the mouth, and laugh in a loud voice. Which states are you talking? Hotel toothbrushes always feel like Im ripping my gums apart anyway 10) Yep. Maybe, you should eat a a fast food place then you don't need to worry about tipping. That was a very stupid and consolidated statement. Why You Really, Truly Should Not Put Q-Tips Into Your Ears, http://commonhealth.wbur.org/2012/11/q-tips-ears-danger. I'm from L.A. Trader Joes are particularly good for this. Japanese have dry, powdery ear wax, that can be more easily seen against a black surface for the purpose of determining if the cleaning job is being done properly. I probably would agree about NY cabbies. Bonus: It would help boost the local economy. Speaking loudly. I am from the US, but I thought a number of comments (not all) were true. Lots of countries have social rules and expectations you probably aren't aware of, but some nations, including Japan, have enough of them to fill an entire manual.We're not going to print up a 400-page guidebook on Japanese culture etiquette, but if you're planning to visit the Land of the Rising Sun anytime soon, it's a good idea to understand at least the basics. Finally, isn't it a bit ludicrous to base an entire side-by-side comparison of these two societies on such random points contrived from a single person's experience? I'm not disputing the fact that these things happened, but many of these are not particularly "American" in nature. Some Japanese people might watch a lot of Hollywood movies and expect things to be as PERFECT as in the movies or as better as it is in Japan. 1-8-1 Higashi-Azabu I prefer ANA at least they never give me the runaround, planes are usually cleaner, staff nicer and less hassle. As to why you would want to see it, well, that’s something we haven’t quite figured out yet. Every single time I go to NY there are some sort of problems with the water, either in my hotel room or the room of one of my co-workers. Read more stories from RocketNews24. I always take my own now. Never had the problem. As a frequent traveler to both the U.S. and Japan, I was really hoping to read about common Japanese perspectives on traveling in the U.S., but I ended up just laughing at the absurdity of this article. I can remember a time in the not-too-distant past when most public conveniences in Japan didn't routinely provide toilet paper at all, and we had to carry our own about. I feel the US is not as bad as the UK in this regard. I am spoiled too by Japanese hotels and their toothbrushes. With the freeze comes curiosity, and it’s because of this that Russia has become quite the forbidden fruit with American tourists. In addition, rather than thinking about mistakes and failures, American’s have curiosity and say, "Let’s try anyway! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._cities_with_large_Japanese-American_populations. Japanese airlines are amazing with luggage in a good way. Customers chatting with check-out clerks, despite long lines, So it sounds like he stayed in new York if you can make it there you can make it anywhere i guess that applies to vacations too. Jeeze, I'm American and I would complain about a lot of these things. 7) Cigarettes are cheaper outside of NY. I think the staffs time would be better spent talking to other customers and contacting repair staff. I recommend holiday or days inn. US culture is the culture of the world thrown together when people left their countries in search of a better life. 1. On the morning he was checking out, when our friend went to take a shower, there was no hot water. I cannot recommend using that stuff except in a desperate emergency. On the other hand, it seems like the food in business class was pretty good. I find adjusting the water temp to be confusing at times. Lost luggage 3 times leaving Japan, never in the U.S. Have had packages stolen many times though by U.S. postal workers. In the end, he got is bags back — four days later. Sounds like this person had one bad experience, as I did, but I've never experienced lighting to be a problem generally. When they take photographs, they take photos of themselves, their friends or family WITH A BACKGROUND of some famous landmark or place of interest. ", In Japan, when a woman laughs, she places her hand so it does not show her mouth. This holds true for people of any nationality, traveling to any destination. This is because in America if you muffle your laugh or turn away while laughing, you give the impression that you are talking about a secret or name-calling. Paying EXTRA money, for service I usually find INFERIOR to what I'm used to. Staying in NY hotels and London too, bring some bed bug powder? This will ensure tourism in Japan can benefit both locals and visitors alike. New Orleans is known for the birth of Jazz, food, people, and parties. At least I have room to move in U.S. rooms. If he flew Delta to the U.S. from Japan and his seat was dirty, why is that a disappointment with the States? Coke particularly. Casie L. Clark Why not relocate to either a different room or hotel? He decided to give business class a try but was shocked to see how bad it was. In his hotel, water pressure was inconsistent — sometimes blasting out of the spout too hard and other times weakly sputtering out. While Japanese cashiers aren’t always the speediest, they also don’t spend a lot of time chatting with customers either — the most you’ll usually get is a hello, a request for your membership card, and then the cost of each item as they’re rung up. 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