If you do not know the local etiquette, it can be easy to offend. In Tokyo, follow these simple rules. The basic concept of society, tatamae, is the face you present to the world, and it is important for a harmonious society. Your honne, your true feelings, are kept hidden. They can come across as quiet, reserved, and do not mind silence. But, you have to remember, this is a very polite society, and you have to be very, very nice. Do not blow your nose in public. Do not point. Do not count your change; the Japanese pride themselves on their honesty. Do not eat in public. Good luck! The number four, shi, is considered to be bad luck, because it also means death. Bowing is the Japanese equivalent to the Western handshake. The degree of the bow depends on the formality. However, foreigners are not expected to bow, unless, they are lucky enough to meet the Emperor. You will notice that shoes are not worn indoors, say at home, at ryokan, even at restaurants. But, if in doubt, follow the locals. Drinking is important in Japanese society for building relationships. This may be the only time you will see the Japanese get a bit rowdy. Drinking age is twenty years of age. Tipping is not expected, but a service charge may be included in some restaurants. This is Yuko, showing you my Tokyo.

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Get info about things to do, where to stay, and the best food to eat on your visit to Tokyo, Japan. Here's the guide: http://wp.me/psd9b-4EA Tokyo (東京), Japan, is one of the world's greatest cities, and there's so much to do and see when you visit. From temples and shrines, to gardens and museums, you'll never run out of attractions. Out of all the things you could do, I've chosen a top 25 list for this awesome city (and just so you know food is my first choice in Tokyo)! 1. Ameya-Yokochō (アメヤ横丁) - A giant open air market that offers clothes, cosmetics, food, and restaurants and bars. 2. Meiji Shrine (明治神宮) - This Shinto shrine, surrounded by beautiful forest, is extremely significant. 3. Ryogoku Kokugikan (両国国技館) - Even if it's not fight season, you can go to the free sumo museum and eat sumo chankonabe. 4. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (新宿御苑) - The garden is a beautiful attraction in Tokyo, with French gardens, Japanese gardens, and a green house. 5. Ginza (銀座) / Yurakucho (有楽町) - Ginza is a great area of town for upscale shopping and dining, while Yurakucho is famous for Izakaya bars and restaurants under the railroad track. 6. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (東京都庁舎) - There are a lot of things to do in Tokyo where you have to pay, but here, you can go to the 45th floor for free. 7. Tsukiji Market (築地市場) - One of the most famous attractions in all of Tokyo is the Tsukiji Market (築地市場), the biggest seafood market in the world. 8. Shibuya (渋谷区) - With the busiest intersection in the world, Shibuya (渋谷区) is also home to shopping and restaurant. 9. Sumida River (隅田川) - At Tokyo's Sumida River, you can either just walk around the park and enjoy the riverside views, or you can take the Tokyo Cruise in a boat. 10. Tokyo Imperial Palace (皇居) - This is the home of the emperor of Japan. To enter the grounds, you have to make a tour booking on the official website 11. Ueno Park (上野公園), Tokyo National Museum (東京国立博物館) - Ueno Park is a huge public park in Tokyo with shrines, gardens and a number of museums. 12. Tokyo Skytree (東京スカイツリー) - They call it Tokyo's biggest attractions. It's a huge communications tower with various viewing decks and galleries. 13. Harajuku (原宿), Takeshita Street (竹下通り) - Famous for its street market and cosplay that takes place, this is a place in the city to see and be seen. 14. Senso-ji (金龍山浅草寺) - Visiting this temple is one of the top things to do in Tokyo, frequented by both tourists and religious pilgrims. It's the oldest temple in Tokyo. 15. Edo-Tokyo Museum (江戸東京博物館) - It looks a little like a UFO, but it's one of Tokyo's main museums, that aims to preserve the history of the city. 16. Fine Dining - Let's just face it, Tokyo is one of the best cities in the world for high class dining - atmosphere, presentation, food, it's all just stunning! 17. Akihabara Electric Town (秋葉原電気街) - If you love electronics and gaming, you're going to love the area of Akihabara. You'll also find those infamous maid cafes here. 18. Tokyo Stock Exchange (東京証券取引所) - Another free attraction in Tokyo is to be a guest at the stock exchange where you can see the Japanese Nikkei being traded. 19. Roppongi (六本木) - Home to the Mori Art Museum and a hotspot for nightlife in the city, Roppongi is an exciting area of town. 20. Odaiba (お台場) - This area of Tokyo is full of things to do like Legoland, and Palette Town, an indoor amusement park. It's also known as Tokyo's entertainment island. 21. Yoyogi Park (代々木公園) - Located next to Meiji Shrine, and just a short distance from Harajuku and Shinjuku, this park is popular for exercise and dance. 22. Nezu (根津), Yanaka (谷中 (台東区) - Tokyo is a truly modern city, but there are a couple places like Nezu and Yanaka that have held strong to their traditional and cultural roots. 23. Onsen (温泉) - You've got to strip down naked before you can enter a Japanese public bath. 24. Mount Takao (高尾山) - Just 50 km from central Tokyo, this mountain is popular for climbing and is a sacred religious mountains. Makes a good day trip from Tokyo. 25. Food - Finally, food is the reason I visited Japan, and I think eating is by all means one of the best things to do in Tokyo. Food is everywhere, and not only does it taste amazing, but the care that goes into Japanese cuisine is incredible. Thank you very much for watching this video that includes some of the best things to do in Tokyo. I hope it will give you inspiration to visit and eat through this amazing city. Tokyo travel guide for food lovers: http://wp.me/psd9b-4EA Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=migrationology All music in this video courtesy of AudioNetwork.com

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In Japan, it's not uncommon for successful women to pay attractive young men huge sums of money for a few cocktails and an hour of platonic companionship. VICE in conjunction with Schweppes sends correspondent Joel Cornell to Shibuya to explore this strange world and to find out if he can cut it as a professional boyfriend for hire. Watch our documentary "The Japanese Love Industry" here: http://www.vice.com/the-vice-guide-to-travel/the-japanese-love-industry Check out the Best of VICE here: http://bit.ly/VICE-Best-Of Subscribe to VICE here! http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE Check out our full video catalog: http://bit.ly/VICE-Videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://vice.com Like VICE on Facebook: http://fb.com/vice Follow VICE on Twitter: http://twitter.com/vice Read our tumblr: http://vicemag.tumblr.com

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Like VICE News? Subscribe to our news channel: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Check out more episodes of The VICE Guide to Travel here: http://bit.ly/1id8igT Japan is a country that is dying—literally. Japan has more people over the age of 65 and the smallest number of people under the age of 15 in the world. It has the fastest negative population growth in the world, and that's because hardly anyone is having babies. In these difficult times, the Japanese are putting marriage and families on the back burner and seeking recreational love and affection as a form of cheap escape with no strings attached. We sent Ryan Duffy to investigate this phenomenon, which led him to Tokyo's cuddle cafes and Yakuza-sponsored prostitution rings. Watch more VICE Documentaries here: http://bit.ly/VICE-Documentaries Subscribe to VICE here! http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE Check out our full video catalog: http://bit.ly/VICE-Videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://vice.com Like VICE on Facebook: http://fb.com/vice Follow VICE on Twitter: http://twitter.com/vice Read our tumblr: http://vicemag.tumblr.com

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I'll let the little lady on the left do the talking. I'll be accepting questions to answer on my next video. Be sure to include your name, and where you're from. (You can make it up, but just give me something to call you, so I can adress you personally.)

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September was hot an scorching, but as the month passed the summer heat slowly started to burn off. I watched children play with fireworks, talked to drunk old men in the park and Kumiko showed off her high heel shoes made of tatami (straw mat material). Since I always have my cell phone with me I can take videos everywhere I go and anytime I want. I'm currently using a Samsung Galaxy s2. Life By Cell is a collection of random shots that I take throughout the month. I currently live in Kobe, Japan.

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Take a tour of Top 10 Travel Attractions of Tokyo, Japan - part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. Hi, this is your host, Naomi. I would like to give you a tour of the top ten attractions of Tokyo. Number ten, Roppongi. An exciting entertainment area which is quite popular amongst foreigners. Number nine, Meiji Shrine. In Japanese culture, you'll find many beautiful shrine sites that are peaceful and relaxing. Meiji Shrine is among the popular ones in Tokyo. Number eight, Hama Rikyu Gardens. A splendid garden that has history dating back hundreds of years. The backdrop of skyscrapers add to to the urban feel of this park. Number seven, local culture. in Japan, even the simple day to day things are fascinating. Take notice of the distinctive local lifestyle which may be different than your own. Number six, Imperial Palace. Currently this is the home of the Emperor of Japan and you can even take a tour of the complex. Don't you wish your home was like this? Number five, Shibuya. It's a busy entertainment and business district. Popular amongst young hip locals, the fashionable neighborhood is bustling any time of day. Number four, Ueno Park. In one of the world's busiest cities, this park is a perfect escape. You can either relax and admire the landscape or engage in many activities. Number three, Mount Fuji. Visible from Tokyo, take a day trip to magnificent Mount Fuji. Japan's highest mountain is set amidst a scenic national park. Number two, Tsukiji Fish Market. At the world's largest wholesale fish market, it's quite an experience to witness the trading activity in fish being prepared for export. And number one, Sensoji Temple. A grand Buddhist temple, it is one of the city's oldest temples and among the most recognizable landmarks of Tokyo. Keep watching our travel video series. See you next time.

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Travel to Japan Part 1! I have received so many questions about traveling to Japan so I decided to do a series of videos about it! Send me more questions or comment below and I will try my best to answer as many of them as I can in the next few videos! kimdaoquestions@gmail.com Contact me -----　☆ Blog: http://www.kimdaoblog.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KimDaoOfficial Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kimdaoblog Tumblr: http://kimdao.tumblr.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/kimdaoblog

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