These behaviors by foreign tourists make Japanese people roll their eyes

With the booming development of tourism in Japan, the country is not only one of the most popular travel destinations for its own citizens but also attracts over 24 million foreign tourists annually. Major cities are flooded with overseas visitors, bringing both economic benefits and cultural shocks. Recently, Hong Kong media conducted street interviews in Japan on "the most surprising behaviors of foreign tourists," listing actions that left Japanese people astonished—and some local shop owners even rolled their eyes directly on camera.

In a street interview by Hong Kong media outlet Like Japan, Japanese people expressed strong reactions to foreign tourists sitting in the middle of train seats, speaking loudly in train cars, asking for hot water (instead of cold) with their own water bottles, and walking through photo shoots. Additionally, showing visible body hair in public is considered a taboo by many Japanese women.

Moreover, not queuing in order also prompted Japanese shop owners to roll their eyes on camera, with some even praying, "Please grant those who cut in line the ability to queue properly." However, some Japanese people said they’ve given up, commenting, "I won’t get angry; that’s just how they are." Everyone traveling to Japan should pay extra attention and avoid becoming the type of tourist that shocks locals.