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Lyssa Kay
Japan
Приєднався 4 кві 2014
Ya ho! I'm from the states and currently living and working in Tokyo! Of course leaving and exploring outside of Tokyo is half the fun too!
I Worked as a Japanese Chat Host!! Here’s the Good, Bad, & Ugly...
Hi guys! Today I'm gonna talk a bit about my job as a chat host. There were a lot of good things about it and then some not so good things. Join me as I go over them!
My Insta: lysa_kay
00:00 - What Is a Chat Host?
00:52 - What is Chat hosting Like?
02:51 - The Good
06:54 - The Bad
12:12 - The Ugly
16:15 - Chat Host Stories
24:12 - Commonly Asked Questions
28:11 - Outro
My Insta: lysa_kay
00:00 - What Is a Chat Host?
00:52 - What is Chat hosting Like?
02:51 - The Good
06:54 - The Bad
12:12 - The Ugly
16:15 - Chat Host Stories
24:12 - Commonly Asked Questions
28:11 - Outro
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What's Actually at the Base of Mt. Fuji?! || Weekend Trip to Kawaguchiko's 5 Lakes
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Guys! Me and @seerasan visited Mt. Fuji! But no we didn't climb it, instead we visited the beautiful 5 lakes that surround the mountain. We also got to experience camping in style and visited a glamping camp sight with an amazing view (when there are no clouds) of Mt. Fuji! My Insta: lysa_kay Sarah's UA-cam: www.youtube.com/ Sarah's Insta: seerasan 00:00 - There is...
Japan's Most EXTREME and UNDERRATED Theme Park || Fuji Q Highland
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I visited one of my favorite but slightly less known theme parks in Japan: Fuji Q! It's famous for it's crazy roller coasters and beautiful views of Mt. Fuji! Luckily we went on a pretty empty day (for Japan standards!), and had a great time! My Insta: lysa_kay Check out my friends! Nico's Insta: nico.puddin Alvin's Insta: alvinboy1027 Greg's Insta: ...
Top 10 Difficult Things about Living in Japan (As a Foreigner)
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Me and my friend @seerasan both love living in Japan but there are a couple things that have proven pretty challenging! Join us today as we go over a couple! *Solutions not guaranteed My Insta: lysa_kay Seera's UA-cam: ua-cam.com/users/seerasan Seera's Insta: seerasan 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - 1) American Phone Numbers 02:30 - 2) Dietary Restrictions 05:05 - 3) Things ...
I Tried Being a Twitch Streamer in Japan (it was hard)
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Hi guys! My friend Luke invited me to be on his Twitch stream for a day! So join us as we travel across the Tokyo Bay and into Chiba! Also make sure to check out Luke and his Twitch! Luke's Twitch: www.twitch.tv/nomadicgaijin Luke's UA-cam: ua-cam.com/users/NomadicGaijin Luke's Insta: nomadic.gaijin Check out my Insta and my friends who also joined us today! My Insta: instagram.co...
The BEST Day Trip from Tokyo Japan!! || Kamakura
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Friends! This has always been my favorite day trip from Tokyo! It's the beach city of Kamakura, and it only takes a 1 hour train ride from Tokyo to get there! An added bonus is that June is one of the most beautiful times to go because the Hydrangeas are in full bloom! So join me for quick trip down to the ocean! My Insta: lysa_kay 00:00 - Meigetsu-In Temple 01:04 - So Many Hydra...
I Spent the Best Birthday Weekend in Tokyo Japan!!
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I was so lucky to be able to celebrate my birthday with my friends in Tokyo! And a very special thank you to @seerasan for spending the entire weekend with me! #japan #tokyo #disney #disneyseatokyo My Insta: lysa_kay Sarah's UA-cam Channel: www.youtube.com/@seerasan Sarah's Insta: seerasan 00:00 - Cherry Blossoms 04:31 - Birthday Dinner 05:42 - Disney Sea 09:44 - N...
The Best 1 Hour Tokyo Walk - Shinjuku to Shibuya
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Shinjuku and Shibuya are two of the most popular places in Tokyo! Most people take a train in between the two but walking is also a great way to do it! See for yourself! #japan #tokyo #shinjuku #shibuya #harajuku My Insta: lysa_kay Alex's Insta: alexx.miriam Music: @ludandschlattsmusicalempor6746 00:00 - Intro 00:12 - Starting from Shinjuku 02:41 - Passing through ...
Rating Tokyo's Most Famous Tourist Spots
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I created my own personal tier list of my favorite (and not so favorite) Tokyo tourist spots! Feel free to agree or disagree! My Insta: lysa_kay Music: @ludandschlattsmusicalempor6746 #japan #japantravel #tokyo 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Kabukicho 02:49 - Omoide Yokocho 04:53 - Golden Gai 06:38 - Shinjuku Gyoen 07:48 - Meji Jingu Shrine 10:43 - Yoyogi Park 12:24 - Scramble Crossing 13...
The Reality of Being a Foreign Model in Japan (and how to be one)
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I worked as a model for 2 years in Japan, so sit back and relax as I share how you can also be a model and what some of my crazier experiences were! My Insta: / lysa_kay Music: @ludandschlattsmusicalempor6746 #japan #model #modeling 00:00 - Intro 00:54 - Who Can Become a Model? 02:00 - How to Join a Modeling Agency 04:59 - The Agency Interview Process 08:10 - What Being a Model is Like 08:57 - ...
The Perfect 3 Day Kyoto, Japan Itinerary
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Hi Everyone! I've been to Kyoto many times, so let me show you the can't miss sites and the hidden gems on my perfect 3 day Kyoto Itinerary! My Insta: / lysa_kay #japan #japantravel #kyoto 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - Higashiyama District 02:58 - Kiyomizu Dera 06:19 - Bar K36 09:16 - Arashiyama 11:50 - Bamboo Groves 12:54 - Giojo Temple 14:58 - Vegtable Izakaya 15:44 - Fushimi Inari Shrine 19:10 - Sob...
How to Move to and Find a Job in Japan! (As a Foreigner)
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I often get asked what I do for work, and how to find a job in Japan. Well today I am answering all those questions in a video that turned out a bit longer than I intended! My Insta: / lysa_kay Music: @ludandschlattsmusicalempor6746 #japan #jobsearch #livinginjapan 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - Different Types of Visas 03:51 - Common Jobs for Foreigners 05:41 - English Teaching 09:24 - Recruitment 11:5...
Tokyo's Most UNDERRATED Area || Top 5 Things to do in Kichijoji
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Happy New Year! It's been a while! I went to one of my favorite areas in Tokyo, Kichijoji! Not many people visit, which is a shame because it has so much to offer! So join me as I count down my top 5 favorite things to do in Kichijoji! My Insta: / lysa_kay Music: @ludandschlattsmusicalempor6746 #japan #japantravel #kichijoji #tokyo 00:00 - Intro 00:51 - 1) Harmonica Alleyway 03:11 - 2) Glanta R...
Top FREE Spots to Relax in Shibuya Tokyo!
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Join me again as I show you the best free places to relax and take a break, this time in Shibuya! Also to my fellow Americans, Happy Thanksgiving! And to all my non Americans, Happy Normal Thursday! My Insta: / lysa_kay Check out the best free spots in Shinjuku to: ua-cam.com/video/1sIA1ot_zgY/v-deo.html #shibuya #tokyo #japan #japantravel 00:00 - Intro 00:34 - Spot 1) Miyashita Park 05:31 - Sp...
The ONLY 10 Japanese Phrases you NEED to Know Before Coming to Japan
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Even though Japanese seems really scary sometimes, there are only about 10 or so phrases that you need to get you through a typical day! (At least in my opinion lol) My Insta: lysa_kay #japanese #japan #travel #japantravel 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - 1) I Have a Reservation 01:24 - 2) How many in your party? 02:21 - 3) EXCUSE ME 04:01 - 4) This Please! 04:55 - 5) One More Please 06:04 ...
What are American Restaurants like in Japan??
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What are American Restaurants like in Japan??
Is Japanese Duolingo Actually Good??
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Is Japanese Duolingo Actually Good??
I Visited the City Game of Thrones was Filmed In! || Dubrovnik, Croatia
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I Visited the City Game of Thrones was Filmed In! || Dubrovnik, Croatia
Which Tokyo Airport is Better? || A Guide to Narita and Haneda
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Which Tokyo Airport is Better? || A Guide to Narita and Haneda
Top Spots to Chill in Shinjuku Tokyo for FREE
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Top Spots to Chill in Shinjuku Tokyo for FREE
Top 10 Things to Do on a Train || Japanese Budget Train Trip
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Top 10 Things to Do on a Train || Japanese Budget Train Trip
Touring Hogwarts in Japan || Harry Potter Studio Tour
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Touring Hogwarts in Japan || Harry Potter Studio Tour
A Casual but Aesthetic Walk in Tokyo || To Shimokitazawa
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A Casual but Aesthetic Walk in Tokyo || To Shimokitazawa
Solo trip to Japan's Countryside || Top sites in Niigata
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Solo trip to Japan's Countryside || Top sites in Niigata
The Best Spots in Japan's Snowy Countryside || Nagano
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The Best Spots in Japan's Snowy Countryside || Nagano
That 90%/90% bit, I would find off-putting. At the end of the day it's all about how much you want that thing that you want.
I guess jfk resonates with shinzo Abe, but I'm surprised they don't mention texas BBQ! Love your videos... keep it up!!
I feel like I’d never get chosen for a modeling job, not bc I’m ugly, but because I don’t have any “sexy” hobbies like tennis and I don’t wear makeup… My special talents are juggling (only 3), writing, a duck impression, and speaking German (on top of EN/JP), I wonder if any of that nerdy stuff is in demand 😅
You have no idea how thankful I am for this vid! First your video 7 months ago gave me the idea to go the language school route, and in that you mentioned the English cafes too, so I was wondering about how that’s like. Now this video drops and I have my answer! Thank you again!! I decided I will be doing this job anyway when I go to a language school next year but it was good to learn more of the details. I’m an introvert (INFJ) but I like talking when I’m in good company and there’s good vibes. I was really surprised by the 90% male customers thing, I wonder if that was just your cafe… Did the customers ever buy you drinks at the cafe to hit on you? 👀 I looked into one company recently (Lanc*l) but they require 16 hours a week minimum lmao no thanks… I think I’ll be in Kita-ku or Itabashi-ku so realistically I’d likely be going to Ikebukuro to find some cafes. I wonder if you know any good ones in that area…? But yeah I’m looking forward to this job, since the benefits are getting to know Japanese people and getting teaching experience, even though I’m sure there will be times I’m tired of it 😅 My current job (programming) is super isolated and I always feel like I want to talk to others more and make a more direct impact so this’ll be a way to do that. The boss at the wedding thing is crazy, my boss would definitely fake getting sick that day and not come if I invited him. He’s the type who hates giving speeches and just wants to be left alone in his office haha And lastly, Frieren ftw!
you're so funny - the ending had me cracking up "Hazel, HAZEL"...LOL
Team Hazel ! I had never heard of chat hosts before. I'm looking for types of work to do while I'm in language school next year and this might be a good option. I'm an introvert man, but I think taking a social job for a while would be beneficial
Hi Lyssa As a long-term resident of the Tokyo area, I've attended a number of Japanese weddings, and don't believe that filling the Goshugi-bukuro needs to be quite as painful as 300$us. According to UFJ bank, the (average) going rates are 30,000¥ for friends, 2 or 3 thousand yen more for work colleagues, 35,000¥ if you are the bride or groom's boss, 37,000¥ if the bride or groom is a former student, and 58,000¥ for relatives. What you do not want to do is put in an even number of bills, as this supposedly suggests that the marriage could break up (grin). In return for showing up and paying up, guests will generally receive a gift of some kind. Especially if a wedding is attended by former classmates, or the bride and / or groom were members of a club or activity group, there will most likely be a nijikai, an opportunity for y'all to let yer hair down (lol). BTW, have been enjoying your videos with Seerasan, plus your sense of humor - will subscribe. Hope that you will go back to Fuji Goko in early November, when the leaves turn gold and scarlet, and the flavors of autumn become compelling.
I have instant Friends vibes ❤ like when Phoebe goes out with a Diplomat and his Translator 😂 ups, did I just reveal my age 🫣 ua-cam.com/video/PAAK9lnImjo/v-deo.htmlsi=FqreJtZ5YAzmsjHX
Eigo jouzu
I was a salaryman but then left (also early like your example😊) to teach English at Nova Namba. We taught up to 3 person classes , all ages but equal level. but one hour each day was in the "voice" room. It was just free conversation. As it was in a business setting far less of the personal talk. I enjoyed this but yes sometimes difficult due to varying levels. Sometimes the best way to get the students engaged was to say something a little crazy. Once it was kinda quiet so we started talking about Japanese vending machines and later they were asking about guns in USA. This was 1994. Well I said yes we had fun vending machines and you just put in a credit card. Well this got them all asking questions in English until I eventually told them it was a joke but look at how much you spoke English 😮😊 But I found these subject engaged people more. I went to university of Florida and 8 would show them pictures of the stadium and ask how many people do you think are at this game. They would say 30 or 40 thousand. I said 90k. All of a sudden there were all these questions in English and we were at class but having a real conversation. Those were the best days.
This sounds like it might be fun for an older guy. Though if 90% of the clients are men, they may not want to hire someone that the clients might see as more like their father. I have read that there are businesses you can hire that will handle quitting your job for you! So that the abusive HR chat your client had would have been handled by someone from the business you hired.
Couldn't pay me enough to talk to strangers for 3 hours. Great video though had no idea this job exists.
As an introvert, this job would be my worst nightmare after call center agent (which I did for a couple of years)
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Very interesting stories. The job quitting one really surprised me. I do think I'd enjoy the job. The group setup could help with the flow of conversation, so there's no awkward downtime, but I also see new problems arising from that, some of which you stated.
I really couldn’t work in Japan, that work culture sounds so toxic.
Lyssa, I would rather eat crap 💩 and die than have my boss speak at my wedding, let alone inviting my colleagues as well 😂😂. Loved your video 😍
I had it in my head that this would be a fun job, but I also would assume a guy as a chat host is probably in far lower demand compared to a woman. When you got to the "ugly" section, that was confirmed to me haha. Or maybe I'm interpreting the data incorrectly: perhaps the abundance of female chat hosts are a sign of the heightened demand, yet low supply, of male chat hosts? 🤔🤷 Still, with the customers mainly being male, I doubt they are inclined to choose to talk to me, a balding middle-aged man, over a woman with fair eyes, fair skin, and blonde hair. 😂 The mainly female employee demographic was probably created due to the mostly male customer base.
I'm actually considering an ALT job which is basically that to earn my VISA sponsorship but that's my fear, I'm 50/50 quiet/extroverted and I feel drained after some conversations.
Cool video, I didn't even know that that was a thing. Quick Austrailan accent tip: instead of saying yes, say year a bit slower than normal. Edit: Crud. I'm English, so I don't pronounce r that much. I just had the thought that, as an American you probably do, so it may not work so well for you.
Speaking to anyone for three hours straight does seem like a lot...even if there are multiple people. I lived in Japan in 2005-2007 and attended a Christian church in Ome. I still listen to the sermons on UA-cam and they've mentioned volunteer opportunities to do English Cafe's. If I was still there, I'd probably try it.😊 Thanks for sharing your experience. 🌸
Wow. I'd never heard of chat hosting before. It sounds fascinating. As an introvert, I think I'd enjoy the thrill of it for like one shift, then it would get too stressful. I've never met my current boss. My office is 100% telecommute, and my boss lives and works in a different state. I'm sure they would have good things to say at my wedding, but it would be weird.
I would love a Frieren video from you. Maybe talking about your thoughts on the anime.
Enjoy keeping up with you and Seerasan on your continued adventures in Japan! Especially appreciate learning about Japanese work culture. I'm trying to think of what my boss may have said at my wedding ... Heheheh.
I'm sure a lot of men asked out out!
i'd chat with you. i'd chat so hard 😜 (am kidding! luv ur vids!)
Not me saying she has nice brown eyes in the beginning of the vid just to be scolded 🤣🤣🤣stop yelling at meee 😭
To take a break, you could ask them a non yes/no question , so they can take their time replying 😂
So glad I found your channel. You and Sarah make great content together.
Been meaning to check out Harmonica Alley! There's a restaurant there that has vegetarian taco rice (rare!) which I really want to try.
Its no rocket science! for most jobs you need some skills and be willing to work for $6,80 - $13,60 an hour or take a massive wage cut if you are a knowledge worker from Western Europe or the US.
The best bathroom in Shibuya is next to a bookstore next to the United Nations University. There is a bookstore on the right side of the United Nations University. And by right I mean your right when you are facing the university. You have to walk along a street and then go downstairs. The bathroom is always clean, with the best air-conditioner and is always empty. Right in front of the bookstore there are some tables and chairs that anybody can use. I always stop there to drink some juices. That is the place to relax and rest a little in Shibuya.
How did you carry money? Moving soon. Not sure how to bring money there safely.
@@asiaredmond2559 Basically I didn’t really “bring” any of my money over. I kept my American bank accounts and American credit cards (which work perfectly fine over here, and can be used to withdraw yen from an atm!) and opened a Japanese bank account where I started to deposit money I earned in Japan into. If you really want to transfer your money over you can make a wire transfer from your home countries bank into a Japanese bank account once you open one!
brought here by Sarah's.... yummy yummy katsu
It's never the spiders you can see that you have to worry about.
I discovered your channel through Seerasan's channel and enjoyed every single video I watched! I started watching these because I aim to visit Japan for the first time this December and wasn't sure what to expect. I got tired of watching top places kind of videos so I discovered people like yourselves that provide the right content; plus, it's nice to see another American's perspective living there as a foreigner. The other option is maybe go in April for my birthday month, not set in stone yet, but keeping my options open. Thanks for providing amazing content, it's always a hoot watching you and Seerasan filming together! 😊
12:33 omg the way Lyssa so happily handles that chaotic energy! somehow from this I feel like she would make a great mom lol
I’ve done that walk :)
The background music matched the nice and relaxed tone of your video really well. Lovely video, thanks for it!
I have passive income from affiliate marketing and other sources. Would it be hard for me to move there?
Have fun in japan learning and gaining experience in a foregin country cool video
Y'all are so cute! Big fan of your channel Lyssa! Love seeing your stories :)
Frieren. Thanks for the recommendation! I’m watching right now. Love the videos 👍🏻 one of these days I’ll make it to Japan
I had to laugh at your fear of being abducted- surely, you and Sarah were the biggest women, and possibly the biggest people, in that little town?
Great Video it's always nice to see you and Sarah together.
as a foreigner who recently moved to Tokyo, they really need to improve their English :D
Frieren is an awesome anime!
You and your friends are super cute ans it looked like ya'll had a blast!
So happy Sarah pointed out your channel in her video of this trip - immediately subscribed and now going to binge watch your other videos!
What a lovely place