Think Japan is Safe? 10 Tourist Scams You Didn’t Expect!
This video shows you the top 10 updated tourist scams to avoid before traveling to Japan. Although Japan is known worldwide as a safe country, its large population and high tourist traffic make it prone to scams, especially in major tourist areas. To ensure your trip remains a great experience, check out this video in advance. We offer private tours in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto!
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0:30 1. Tout
2:08 2. Matching App
3:33 3. QR Code
4:30 4. Dual Pricing
5:58 5. Donations
7:04 6. Taxi
8:04 7. Brand Items
8:50 8. Menu Photo
9:55 9. Fake Monk
10:53 10. Phishing Scam
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That Number 5, the nerve to utilize PH identity for donations 🥴 sheesh (should have been tested first at least if one could speak fluent Tagalog 😅)
Your vlogs are far better now, Meg, without the need to wear masks during explanations. It's very nice 🥳✨ keep it up!
Thank you for an informative video. Do some bars in Golden Gai refuse tourists who do not speak Japanese?
Thanks!
The QR code scam is the one I wasn't aware of, that is scary because as a tourist it would be very difficult to tell the difference. I guess I'll need to check with staff first.
Very informative and good video!! Kampai from Toronto Canada
how do you know you are getting dual priced, when you are dining out? I've noticed that when I google for the restaurant I cannot find a menu for the restaurant, so it's impossible to know if you have been handed an English menu that has significantly higher price than local's menus.
Japan justice ⚖️ system is notorious 🤷🏻♀️ for "Hostage justice"… where you are arrested and imprisoned without trial until you plead guilty regardless of your innocence 👺
Awesome very helpful video, also it's great to see you!
Hi Meg and greetings from Singapore. Thank you so much for your wonderful tips and warnings. Appreciate it.
So, the Visit Japan app is no longer available? It was so convenient to get past COVID and customs checkpoint with the generated QR codes. Is there another way? Thank you for the video.
Hi Meg – I love your videos thanks for showing your beautiful face again and supporting those of us who are deaf and can only lip read – Please keep this up for your international audience!!