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Ooh that's a tough call! I would probably say Sapporo if you're going to spend a long time there, because you can go and explore more of Hokkaido from there. But it's just a few days or you want easy access to Tokyo, Karuizawa is a good option!

I'm so glad to hear you found this video useful! It's a little bit of a detour from my usual style, but I'll see if I can put together some sort of planning/budgeting video at some point. That's amazing that you're coming for such a long trip, and to so many places! What season are you coming in? (I hope it's not the sweaty summer)

@cassandra_lord Unfortunately it is during the summer, but at least June rather than July/August. I remember the heat/humidity being no joke when I studied abroad before. All the videos I've watched so far have been great, so looking forward to future ones🌸

Thank you! Admittedly it took me way longer than it should have to draw all of those haha

That's a good point about the kansui! And very interesting that you should mention 5AM Ramen, I came across one of his videos while researching for this one. I'll try reaching out to him!

毎朝はすごいですね！私も塩胡椒が好きです😍 今回はセブンの真似しレシピでしたので味を柔らかくしました〜　たまにそういうものを食べたくなります！

My theory is that I was on the 787-9 anyway, because I had the cheapest business class tickets, and I was on a similar plane on the other leg. I have no idea if that theory is correct, but it would make sense to me that the more expensive tickets would have the nicer planes!

Thank you! They're great with butter or jam

Interesting, I've never heard of a cheesecake recipe that uses yoghurt, it must be quite light though!

That sounds great if you have them!

I'm so glad you think so! I hope it helps you with your cooking in the future

That's why we don't want you. The place is not a red-light district.

I didn't find out the plane type at the time but I'm fairly sure it was the 787-9. I also have a suspicion the 787-9s are cheaper than the 777s, because their suites look nicer, but I don't know for sure. I hope you get the comfiest version on your trip!

I'm so glad I could help with your craving! Let me know how it goes if you make them

Yes! Sometimes I get weird cravings for them. Do you make them the same way?

Interesting stuff! I still have a lot to learn about knives for sure

I'm glad it was helpful! Unfortunately in these situations most of the English language articles are just referencing each other. You need to get into the Japanese to find the specifics - but even then they're still being quite vague to be honest!

Wow, you must have done a lot of travelling!

@@cassandra_lord No. You generate the most with shopping.

That's a great tour recommendation! This guy, right? www.kyotosightsandnights.com/walking.html

@@cassandra_lord Yes.

Currently there is only a Japanese application form for photography in Gion, and even that requires that you adhere to certain rules, as it assumes you are taking wedding photos or kimono photos as opposed to photos of the street itself. Some of the rules include no night photography or photos in front of doorways: www.gion-shinbashi.jp/c/manner.html Other than that, there is currently no concrete information about any other permits. It seems they are currently just hoping that tourists will use a guide (such as this one: mai-ko.com/tour/gion-walking-tour-see-a-real-geisha/ #notsponsored)

@@cassandra_lord thankyou for the reply; much appreciated. My wife is Japanese, I’m English and we have just bought a house just south of Gion so I wondered if the tourist ban would also apply to local residents and if so how would residents be identified.

I hope things improve soon too. I also hope people start to visit some of Japan's other interesting areas to lighten the tourism load on Kyoto - it's a beautiful place but things are getting a little out of hand it seems

@@cassandra_lord I agree. Kyoto is wonderful, but Japan has so many wonderful places to visit. If there is a silver lining in this situation, it may encourage tourists to visit some of those places instead - giving Kyoto some breathing room.

⁠agree. There're tons of beautiful places like Matsumoto, Kumamoto castle. also ise shrine and Toba perl islands in Mie prefecture are my favorite. They're more attractive than Kyoto.

That's an interesting point! I think for some people they want to walk around the historic streets, but Sannenzaka has a bit more to offer in that regard.

Yeah there are plenty of other historical places in Kyoto, and people should really not be there without an appointment

You can book a geisha performance, they are only restricting the people who are going in that area with no purpose

I haven't been on any in Gion myself, but here are a few options: mai-ko.com/geisha/ This one of theirs is Gion specific: mai-ko.com/tour/gion-walking-tour-see-a-real-geisha/ www.kyoto-gioncorner.com/global/en.html www.viator.com/tours/Kyoto/Explore-the-Geisha-world-and-real-Kyoto/d332-108515P1

Yeah! It's kind of hard to eat, if I'm honest. It gets stuck to your lips 😂 but it makes a good picture

That's a good point. I've seen it in the UK, but only in special Japanese/Asian supermarkets. If you're really in a pinch you can use dry sherry, or if you can find it, Chinese Shaoxing wine (which may be more available than Japanese cooking sake). If you can't find any and don't want to use expensive sake all the time, just leave it out in the day-to-day dishes!

@@cassandra_lordwell I live in small town Finland, I might try to see what Hell-sinki offers when I go visit... I suspect that, due to the alcohol % any sake would have to be sold by Alko (rather than an independent shop). Tokyo-kan does not sell sake altogether, so it might just be impossible. The horror! the horror!

Amazing! They are very friendly to tourists, and very used to tourists. They also have English speaking staff who can explain the knives. I don't know if the ones with the best English work every day, or if sometimes there are some with a lower language level who might assist - either way, they will certainly try their best to help!

They just don't like tourists who don't respect Kyoto's culture and people! Make sure to research before you visit and you shouldn't have any problems. Just be polite and kind, and respect the people and buildings

@@cassandra_lord thanks for your reply!

Currently I haven't seen any specific information about those. I would imagine if you have a reservation and anyone questions why you are using those streets you could show that, but I don't know about the shops.

Thank you. yeah for example there is this CACAO 365 chocolate store right on these alleys.... i will check out in May :-) the map is also funny where a portion of a street is banned...how people would go to their hotel...some illogical parts !

I'm so glad you found it helpful!

You're right. That is why I used quotation marks in the thumbnail, to indicate that's what people are calling it. But the people who don't realise it is not Kyoto-wide will not search "Gion". Do you have any suggestions?

What a nitpicking and useless comment. Welcome to UA-cam. Catchy titles is kind of our thing.

As far as I'm aware, no, unfortunately. If you visit and buy one in person then you just need to wrap it tightly and put it in your stowed luggage. Are you trying to buy one online without visiting?

Haha I'm so glad you enjoyed it! That's amazing - where are you visiting in Japan?

That's a very interesting thought! I'm not sure, but I hope that someone does try if they haven't already, given that the Japanese varieties are just combinations of existing overseas varieties

That's a very good question! But looking at pre-pandemic tourism data, historically November sees a bit of a dip, along with September and February. This could simply be because people aren't travelling much just before they take off time over Christmas. But also, the Tokyo autumn leaves don't come in to colour until late November in Tokyo, but they can be earlier or later in other regions. Here's an example autumn foliage forecast from last year: livejapan.com/en/article-a0002628/ I was also looking at flights between Tokyo and London, so this could be a very different story between Hokkaido and Taiwan for example, where more people visit for the autumn leaves around that time!

Thank you Cassandra, that’s really interesting. Planning a trip soon to Japan, been on my bucket list for ages! Spring time with the cherry blossoms or Autumn time are supposed to be the best seasons to visit but will probably go for autumn when as you say slightly less busy than in spring and less expensive flights too. Will look into business class as such a long flight! Thinking of Tokyo, Hakone national park, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and Takayama as an Itinerary. Thanks again.

Thank you also for the link. Super informative

Yeah I have actually grown to love autumn in Japan more than cherry blossom season! Generally the pretty areas are much less crowded than in sakura season (though still popular), and it feels so nice as the air is cooling down a little. Those sound like good spots - Nikko is a nice autumn spot about 2 hours from Tokyo for a day trip if you fancy. Let me know if there is anything else you want to know, or would like to see a video about! Otherwise, I hope you have a great trip!

Interesting! I haven't been told that before

Oh no! That sounds like your yeast might have been dead. The mixture should already be kind of bubbly before you pour it. It also could be that your conditions were too cold when you left the mixture for 15-30 minutes. In that time the yeast needs to work its magic, so it needs to be left in a relatively warm space (if the weather is 15 degrees or colder where you are it may not rise) Some other things that could result in stiff mixture: - Overmixing (only mix until you can't see any patches of dry flour) - Not enough baking soda - Too much flour / very dry air conditions (you may need to add a little bit of water)

No I actually live in Japan!

Haha I've not heard that comparison before but you're totally right!