The video taps into the common experience of culture shock and the challenges of adapting to new social norms when living abroad. By presenting these as 'things you can't do,' it creates a sense of curiosity and relatability for viewers who are either living in Japan or considering moving there.
Summary
The creator shares a list of things that are considered taboo or unacceptable to do once living in Japan, based on her experiences as a foreigner. These range from social etiquette like not bringing gifts when visiting friends to practical matters like payment methods and wedding gift amounts.
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can u tell im feeling the shame just for existing as a foreigner in japan rn 😂 there’s so many small things im “doing wrong” on the daily and it can get exhausting #japanlife #cultureshocks #LifeAdvice #livinginjapan #tokyolife