Why I Keep Saying Travel to JAPAN ASAP
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- In the past 10-20 years, Japan has changed significantly. It's often discussed whether to travel to Japan this year or next year, etc., but I believe visiting Japan as soon as possible is always a better decision.
Here is why you should visit Japan Now.
* These days, the subtitle function on UA-cam doesn't work well, so I can't use subtitles for this video, either. Sorry if you don't understand my English.
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What do you think has changed the most in Japan? Start from me. I see many other languages in Tokyo which wasn't seen 10 years ago that much✌
Thank you for watching anyway😘
Could you suggest to people in Japan, to hold speed-dating events in queues? But I'm only talking about romance as one option. The theme could be anything, like "want to meet tourists" and "want to meet natives", perhaps an event a little bit off from busy city centers.
Arrange a pop-up cafe, and have them line up separately based on which type they'd like to meet while they wait. Then organize the lines so that different lengths match up in numbers to form a group.
For example, if there's twice as many looking for tourist friends, match it up so in a group 6 people are looking for tourists and 3 are looking for natives. Organize the lines to cross, so that they run across different sides of a table at a goukon.
Every 20 minutes when a new group is admitted to the cafe, the groups move over. People could trade digital tags on an app that allows them to exchange contact info later. I would also include a imit so people can politely refuse to, and later on they could also choose to not forward the in-app contact to their real contact information.
In the cafe itself it could be assumed that the visitors are seated with their friends they showed up with. After the cafe, one more goukon could take place where people could leave at their own pace.
I think this would be a very natural way for foreigners to queue up for events. If it becomes common it could also be a good way to meet secluded people.
Thank you for watching and for your suggestion😉
I also think there are many people who want to meet or talk with foreign tourists😎
There are definitely a lot of trendy cafe opened by young people nowadays
I wouldnt be surprised if it becomes more colonized. Its true Japan is very strict in keeping their own culture to themselves and hate foreigners but its inevitable with how much outside of Japan the world has changed and we can slowly see it seep into Japan with the younger generation being more accepting unlike the older folks but once the older folks pass away well... there will be some changes
I see more foreign (non japanese) workers in shops, that was very rare a few years ago.
Also make sure to visit the countryside! You get to experience Japan away from the crowds, you help the local economy a bit, and you can get a more authentic feeling of Japan away from the more touristy spots.
Yes, traveling to the Japanese countryside is completely different from Tokyo😘
Thank you for watching😊
Even in Tokyo there's plenty of untouristy places without crowds, people always just want to visit Shibuya and Shinjuku or whatever for some reason.
@@l4rkdono the reasons are obvious, you wanna see modern Japan when you visit and you want some nightlife. I usually stay in Ginza for its comfy hotels but most of the evenings are spent where the city doesn't sleep. Of course there are many other districts to visit during the day, but it's pretty obvious that people can't really skip Shibuya and Shinjuku if they come for 2 weeks.
I took my family to Japan last year and we all fell in love with it. I went back on my own in may this year to train kobudo, and it was just as good. Now my wife and I are starting to learn Japanese and hope to go back next year. The biggest obstacle is the flight price from Europe. It costs sooo much money due to the fuel tax mostly.
Thank you for watching again😊
Kobudo, and now you study Japanese😍 Amazing! You really enjoy Japan💯
Indeed expensive! I can't go to Europe easily too😂
How many euros?
@@inquisitvem6723500 euros with the cheapest airline. I am going in december with my wife.
@@inquisitvem6723for a basic economy with a layover from cdg, i saw $1600 on skyscanner. not terrible but not great either.
Might be worth it to look into airline jobs even seasonally. They come with free flights often, only tax is paid. I’m a captain at a US airline and fly to Japan on my days off about 6 times a year. Hope you can make it back and best of luck to you on your Japanese studies
Japan is the first foreign country I hope to visit once I am able.
Wow! I'm happy to hear that😊 Waiting for you to come here!
I will try to show you Japan as much as I can anyway😉
Same fam
I'm going to Japan again in November, and I'm excited! It'll be my 3rd year in a row visiting!
Wow, 3rd year in a row😃 I'm glad to hear you are coming again👌
Have fun!
Thank you for watching😊
omg literally me too, be there in November and 3rd time!
Me too, but it will be my first
I went in 2016 in November and it was beautiful!! Sadly everywhere is crowded these days and I want to remember it as it was
2016 wasn't that busy for sure, so you came here at an amazing time😘
At some point, the number of tourists will reduce but I don't know when😂
Everywhere where tourists go, yes. Japan has a TON of beautiful places to visit that are not touristy at all.
its just not enjoyable. you wait 2 hours to famous shrines
If the amount of tourists *doubles* it'll be a nightmare, for residents and tourists alike!
Yes! Can't imagine that...😂 Thank you for watching😉
Now imagine if immigration doubles and triples, and the "newcomers" form permanent enclaves…
I suspect the gov't is setting the numbers based on the amount of money that tourists will inject into the economy, not any careful calculation into what is possible. But some of the problems with over-tourism is a problem of scheduling. At least they seem to have put out word not to take your huge suitcases on the Tokyo subway during commuting rush hour (don't do it 7~10 am weekdays!).
@TokyoXtreme Look no further than Canada. Prime example of having entire areas filled with people from one country. Very little cultural integration going on in those communities and the locals have all left in favor of other places more balanced.
Been to Japan 13 times in a span of 10 years! Been to 21 prefectures and so far, I still haven’t gotten tired of it! I hope to visit Beppu and more rural areas in the future! ❤
Thank you for watching😊 Wow 13 times!!haha Amazing!
Beppu is really good! Onsen...😍
I hope you can find another good thing in Japan😊
I remember seeing a video from Dogen about his living in Beppu and how it's apparently really ex-pat/immigrant friendly
Very valid point! The architectural landscape is also changing...
Thank you for watching again😘 oh landscape...😭
It was amazing to visit japan and not have to deal with blacks. It was so great not have to worry about being robbed or stabbed at night in a large city.
Time to visit Kyushu boys. Nobody seems to know it exists. It's incredible. Went to Japan 2 weeks before the pandemic, went back in 2023 and spent a month almost in Kyushu, going back in 2025 to to visit more central Japan. And Kyushu again, and family mart none stop.
I did an internship in Kyushu this past May-July and I agree. Very underrated part of Japan
@@gabekillian2761 Awesome! Where abouts did you travel too? I explored soooooo much. I think Miyazaki was the biggest surprise. I had the time of my life filming there!
Def go again and spend a shitload. Miyazaki got smashed by Shen Shen
Thank you for watching😉 Yes, Kyushu and Tohoku regions are not known yet, but really good places to visit😊
I was supposed to go there this year but postponed to next year😁
@@JapanwithNao both beautiful areas. I hope you get to explore soon!
I visited Japan in the offseason and it was lovely but recently I visited to see the Cherry Blossoms bloom. I knew it would be crowded but I greatly underestimated the crowds and it made my vacation frustrating.. Many tourists blocking walkways and being very loud.
I finally got some peace when I went to Hakone and Tenryū
Thank you for watching😉
Yes....it's so crowded these years😲 We need to plan wisely where and when to travel to Japan👌 Anyway, I'm happy to hear you found peaceful places later in your trip though😂
I visited Japan 6 times total in past 3 years. longest stay was 90 days lol and several one month-ish stays. Visited all 47 prefectures and all the spots I wanted to. Bucket list was filled and a lot more. all those island and whatnot too. I am visiting for one last time(in next few years at least) in a few weeks for just 10 days. Completely not sure where I want to go since I have seen it all in all different seasons. Probably just something light like Nagano countryside and a bit of Tokyo metro. I just love Nagano area so much.
Amazing! 90 days...haha I haven't visited all prefectures yet, so I envy you😁
Nagano is a good place😊 I hope you have a good time here in Japan next time again!
Thank you for watching😊
If you don't mind me asking, what do you do for a living where you're able to make 6 monthlong+ trips like that within the span of a few years?
@@lukeesken5415Wealth. Literally just wealth. Or they actually have some legal status to stay in Japan through family.
@@lunawense6288 Hah, that's a good point. I suppose I just couldn't imagine that kind of thing with the way I live, not worrying about maintaining some kind of job throughout your travel. Very different lifestyles indeed😅
I'm coming to Japan in late October for a month! Can't wait 😁 Haven't been back since 2018 (my first trip), so I'm curious to see if/how it's different this time.
Thanks for the video Nao! 😊
Wow, you are coming soon to Japan😊 Exciting, aren't you!
I believe you can find so many things to change since 2018😉 Anyway, have fun in Japan! Thank you for watching again😎
I was stationed in Okinawa at end of covid and was lucky enough to visit Tokyo, osaka Hokkaido and Saitama when their was no tourists was great experience to see without tourist lol
Thank you for watching😊 Haha you are lucky😘
Wow quite the privilege! Probably once in a life time if you dont happen upon an obscene amount of money lol
It was weird getting to visit places where I live as well thay were unusually dead
I’m new in town here! First time to visit your channel! I love experiencing the normal life in the countryside of Japan. It’s full of love and spiritual❤
Thank you for watching😊 Welcome to Japan and my channel.haha
I hope you enjoy and discover Japan more😍
I miss Japan so much.... i will visit again soon.... ❤
Yes! Thank you for visiting and watching the video😃
@@JapanwithNao Sure
we will be visiting Japan for the third time this Christmas. We know that it will be cold, but we live in Arizona and cold is a welcome change. We love Osaka and the towns around that area
Wow 3rd time! Thank you for visiting Japan many times😘
That's a big advantage😊 Have fun!
Thank you for watching👌
I love visiting Japan, but with the rise of tourism, the last couple of times my visits were met with a bit hostility, and many places aren’t accepting foreigners once again (probably due to some bad apples). I would encourage people to do their research on the areas you will be visiting, just so you aren’t met with a lot of “no foreigner allowed” or the “reservations” turn away.
That's good advice! Visiting the countryside is also a good idea😊
Thank you for watching again😉
While many japanese don't travel abroad and are fed up with foreign tourists, the number of foreign tourists coming to japan is increasing every year. It is very interesting that the relationship is completely opposite to the past.
So may be the Japanese yen gets weaker is a kind of reason may be? Thank you for watching😎
This is great advice. We're visiting next March and April. I hope those are good months to visit.
Thank you for watching😘 It must be a good time to visit! Maybe a bit busy season but you can enjoy Japan😊
I'm not sure if I'll be able to visit Japan the way I used to. Honestly, I think the fear of missing out can be a bit overblown. I believe we should definitely consider exploring our own country instead. Traveling domestically has many benefits. It helps cut down on emissions and eases the strain on the global environment. Plus, it boosts the local economy and helps protect local ecosystems. I understand though that others will have a different opinion.
Thank you for watching😉 Yeah, domestic travel is also good in any country😉
Knowing your country more and that actually affects your international trip in a good way😊
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been exposed to a ton of awesome media from Japan-movies, anime, lifestyle magazines from the ‘80s, and so much music. Over time, I built this image of Japan in my head, a mix of deep traditional history and a huge tech boom at a time when the rest of the world was still catching up. Two years ago, I finally got the chance to visit. I still felt some of that nostalgic vibe in the old countryside and retro landmarks that are still around, but I couldn’t help feeling that it’s slowly fading away, which is sad because it feels like there’s never enough time to soak it all in. I love Japan and I really wish the government, or someone, would do more to preserve its traditions and landmarks. But at the same time, I think Japan will always hold onto its unique essence, no matter the era. I can’t wait to go back.
like europe its completely catering to tourists now. they want 60 million. all cities are becoming overcrowded and "disneysized".
Thank you for watching😁
I believe things have changed so much since 80s!
Even in these 10 years, things have changed a lot😀
Yeah, especially Japanese cultures...and old buildings have gone😭
I hope you can find other great aspects of Japan next time😘
@@JapanwithNao Japan definitely has an endless list of great aspects I still have yet to explore, and I eagerly wait till I can visit again to do so.
Hi Nao. Keep up the great work! Always looking forward to your videos. ☺️
Hey! Thank you for watching and lovely comment.😚See you in the following video!
The last time I was in Japan was 2009, and my wife has never been, so we were thinking about maybe going this November. I guess we better get on it!
Thank you for watching😉
I really hope your wife will find Japan a good place😊 Have fun and take care!
Nao, thanks for the video! gonna be in Japan in 5 weeks! third time but first time solo. I absolutely love your country! take care my friend!
Thank you for watching😉 Soon! Wow! Thank you so much visited Japan 3 times already!
Solo travel in Japan also gives you another memory, I believe😎 Have fun and take care!
i’m moving to japan in january! im so excited
Wow! Soon! Yeah! I can see your excitement😊 Must be cold at most places in Japan in January! Please make sure to not catch a cold on your first week😆
Thank you for watching😘
As someone who lived in my beloved Nihon for 3 years 2011-2014 and am moving back with my wife this winter, I gotta say good luck and all the best!
Tourists are beginning to wake up and realise there is more to Japan than the Tokyo - Kyoto - Osaka triangle. They are venturing to other parts of the country, slowly but surely. There is so much to see and experience in this wonderful country. Please don't go to Tokyo and believe you've experienced Japan, be adventurous, explore further afield. You will be rewarded with amazing memories. As tourists spread out the current hotspots will be less busy, easing pressure on the ever patient locals. Love and respect to Japan and the people.
Thank you for watching😘 I agree with you! But at the same time, most people don't know besides Tokyo and Kyoto...so it's a bit hard to consider visiting other cities in Japan😊
Japanese people also visit Paris, London, and New York...etc. I mean big cities. Even people say there are many other good places, so....😂 Fingers crossed!
I hear you. I’d love to visit Ine and Onomichi!
@@sebastianbecher8927 It seems your heart is set on it, so you will visit Ine and Onomichi.
Any suggestions of good places to use as a base?
@@peternole5083 Hi. That's a tricky one to answer, I'll share my approach. Japan is made up of 4 main islands. It's divided into 8 regions with 47 prefectures. It's diverse, enthralling, enriching with a lot of beauty. Personally I like to explore, I've never considered a base. To help you I'd say this. Japan is unique, it will blow your senses. To have the best experience in Japan demands a lot of research. Perhaps you'll then find your sweet spot to base yourself, or you'll be more mobile and explore wide and far. I hope this helps. Cheers.
I visited Yonaguni Island this year. I was the only foreigner there (or at least the only non Asian). Tokyo and Kyoto were too full of tourists.
Wow! I guess it's the first time I've met people who have been there😊haha
And yes, I'm sure you are the only foreigner besides some defense forces there😂
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for the video. When I go to Japan again, it will be for the purpose of visiting the countryside. I will try to avoid the over tourism that occurs in Tokyo/Kyoto/Nara/etc. Also, I will go in autumn or winter. Summer can be a little too hot. 🔥
That's a really nice idea😉 The countryside in Japan is also good.
Thank you for watching😘
Hello Nao, thank you for your thought provoking video. I leave for Japan in 34 days. I have saved for this MY trip of a lifetime, and your video reassured me greatly. 🥰🇯🇵✈️
Wow coming to Japan finally😊 I hope you have a great time here in Japan!
Thank you for watching😘
I went to Japan spring this year and there were a couple of places where I didn‘t enjoy the place even if they was beautiful because there were too many people, especially Kyoto and Nara. Most of the places that we visited, though, were not as crowded since we went to lesser known cities. What I really enjoyed the most throughout my trip was the food.
I can imagine that... It's a bit sorry that you couldn't fully enjoy Kyoto and Nara because they are nice places😢 We need to think about the problem!
Food is always...amazing😍
Thank you for watching😘
Thats unfortunate because Kyoto has beautiful temples and the known Tori gates. I would definitely want to go try Osaka tho and probably leave Tokyo as the last destination for shopping districts honestly cause that's all there really is there.
@@SemekiIzuio This was my second time in Kyoto so I‘ve seen it less crowded. Osaka doesn‘t have as many tourist spots but I enjoyed mingling with locals and also the food. I find people in Osaka very friendly. And Tokyo is just a must-visit place. I hope you enjoy your trip!
Clip at 2:40 got me to look up 吉日 . Lived in Japan 8 years and I'm still seeing and learning Japanese I've never seen before on a continual basis. Japanese has so many super-specific words for all sorts of things.
Yeah, Japanese language is a bit complicated...haha I'm happy you learn it though😘
Thank you for watching😉 Good luck for your Japanese study!
I'm hoping to save up enough money to be able to come to Japan someday. It's on my bucket list. Wish me luck! 🙏🤞☘️🍀🌸
That's a nice dream😊 I'm waiting for you to come to Japan then😎
I have visited four times now. My son studied a year in Nagoya. I have been there in December, March, September and July. I have come to love Japan and will return with my wife a second time but I do feel like the clock is ticking towards something. Like I need to get there before a big change in economy, tourism policies or my age gets the better of me. It is a wonderful place even when it is 38 degrees. The atmosphere on social media about Japan has changed too. It's like you cannot just "like" japan without some kind of baggage attached to it.
I'm happy to hear that your son studied here in Japan😊 I hope you had a good time here!
The clock is ticking towards something...yeah it's really like that. Of course, some of them are really getting better, though👌
So appreciated that you can enjoy Japan with 38 degrees anyway😂
Thank you for watching😘
People may be surprised by this, but something that is consistent with the UK is wherever you go at Christmas in Japan you will be sure to hear "Last Christmas" by Wham when shopping. I hope that never changes
Yeah, there are many Xmas songs nowadays but the song is legend😉
Thank you for watching😁
Agreed, my partner and I have been to japan twice now and it keeps getting busier. Our solution to that is to travel further away from tokyo/osaka/kyoto. We are planning to explore kyushu instead and renting a car to drive around.
That's a good idea and I want to visit Kyushu area again too😊
Thank you for watching! Have fun your 3rd time here in Japan someday😁
I am making my first trip to Japan. I'm going to a music festival in Chiba and I hope to visit Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima on another trip
Thank you for watching😊 Good Good! I hope you have a great time here😁
I just got back from a 15 day stay. I really like the Osaka area and suggest that to anyone. Mnt Fuji was epic last year when I was there but not an easy hike. Many changes to Mnt Fuji climbing this year so I didn't climb this year but went to Mnt Takao instead! (3776m vs 599m lol) Still a spectacular place an hour outside the Tokyo area. The heat is something but the humidity is what gets you. I find them both very agreeable but not all will. Hydration is key! What I want to know is where to get breakfast?! Nothing seems to open till 9 or 10 am!!! Love Japan will be back for a 4th trip soon.
Thank you for watching😊
Haha Mnt Takao! You can't compare it with the highest mountain in Japan😂
It's sometimes hard to find breakfast, but an easy one is probably going to chain restaurants such as Yoshinoya, Mastuya...etc (especially the Beef Bowl chain).
I hope you can enjoy your 4th one😊
I lived in Japan 20 years ago and loved it - the culture and the beautiful scenery. Everything!! I hope Japan does not replace it's population with foreigners (like me) as they would replace what is so special and unique.
20 years ago! It's totally different I believe😊 Some places are not popular at all at the time!
Thank you for watching😎
I'll be there for the first time in less than two weeks! I've wanted to come for years and now I finally have the chance.
Nice! I hope you have a good time here😘
Thank you for watching😁
Finally able to visit later this season for the first time, can't wait to see the beautiful orange and red foliage. :)
Wow! I can see your excitement😍 Have fun!
Thank you for watching😊
I've been in Japan three times and next year will be the fourth one... This year I went to the USA (to finish a trip interrupted by the Covid pandemic) and it was good but there's nothing compared to arriving in Japan, a place that feels like home, where I have good friends and there's still a lot to see and discover
Cool! I'm happy you have many places and friends here😘
I hope you have a great time again here👌
Thank you for visiting and watching the video😊
❤. Visited Shimoda and Hakone , open air museum , stayed in traditional Japanese hotel with hot pools.Went to watch the Sansa Odori festival about three weeks ago in Japan. It was an emotional experience and I would thoroughly recommend that tourist go and see this remarkable spectacle. It was indeed very hot especially in Osaka and Kyoto. We were based in Tokyo where our son works and lives. It was also like a sauna outside but regardless I think Japan is full of beautiful gracious polite helpful people. It's an inspiration. What an incredible place to visit.
Thank you for watching😉 It sounds like a cool Japan trip💯 Interacting with local cultures is always a good experience👌
I hope your sons also have a good time here in Japan😊
mi 2nd trip was in february of this year and mi 3rd trip will be on february of 2025 and this time i will be heading to the country side. I am a journalist and street photographer who usually travels alone and i have to say that Japan is the perfect place to get lost. Much respect and love from Chile.
Hola! Thank you for visiting Japan several times😉
I hope you have a great time on your 3rd here😘
Thank you for watching😊
Japan is kind of addicting for me. Been there 8 times. Still didn't go anywhere north of Tokyo yet (except for Kanazawa if that counts). Was mostly in the center, west, south. My first time was 2010 and it was different back then lol. Way less hype, no UA-cam channels talking about it really. Few Chinese tourists too. Happy I got to see Kyoto that year. No overtourism then. It was easy to take the busses around town. More than enough space. So I agree the best time to go is always ASAP.
8 times!haha I really appreciate you enjoying Japan😊 Tohoku area (north of Tokyo) is really good😘 I hope you can visit there someday😉
You are lucky to have traveled to Japan before this situation!
Thank you for watching😉
My husband and I will be in Japan next month and I am looking for local mom and pop’s shops to support ! Any suggestions I’d love!
Cool! It depends on where you go to but, you can find them on SNS I guess🙌
Sorry for not giving you a clear idea. I hope you find the best mom here in Japan😊
Thank you for watching!
The first time I visited Japan was in 2017 and I was so enthralled by the culture that I have tried to visit every year since then (except for COVID, of course). But even before the pandemic, change was the number 1 thing I noticed. Many sites which I enjoyed previously disappeared but were replaced by other exciting things.
But yeah, I recommend anyone who has an interest in going to Japan do it sooner than later. You never know what you might miss out on. As an example, I like to go the same time of year to attend the Tokyo Game Show (which is ironically in Chiba). Every year it is a little bit different and very soon it may no longer be held at all.
Thank you for watching and visiting Japan many times😘
I'm glad you have a favorite place to visit in Japan! The Tokyo game show is always busy...😂 But, it's popular and loved by many people so I hope it continues for a long time in the future!
Sad but many Asian countries are loosing their cultures/traditions due to westernization, not just Japan. Some indigenous languages /cultures/civilizations were even wiped out or almost extinct.
Which Asian countries have been wiped out by westernisation?
@@EE-uj6tw Do your own learning
@@t.h.1784 yeah,I googled and nothing came up.
Why so aggressive and defensive?
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Visited Kyoto back in 2017 and I visited Japan 3 times. Recently saw Kyoto train station on the train last year all full of tourists. Kyoto is really struggling on the infrastructure side of things. Tourism in Japan is starting to become like Europe which is a big concern. While good for the economy it just becomes about industry rather than hospitality and it's harder on the local people.
2017! You are lucky😊 Yeah, it's getting serious but fingers crossed🙌
Thank you for watching😘
@@JapanwithNao No worries ☺️.Absolutely I was very lucky to visit back in 2017. They were really hospitable then ☺️. I remember trying to take a train last year to 琵琶湖 it got delayed for 1 and a half hours. Yeah I'm concerned about it too.
I feel nostalgic for Japan during COVID-19. Of course, self-quarantine, wearing a mask, and many social roles all the time were very burdensome, but by that time, I thoroughly enjoyed thousands of sightseeing places in all 46 prefectures without any crowds and tourists at very reasonable prices. Due to the Go To Travel Campaign, I was able to accommodate some business hotels with less than 1,000円 all the time and even a Kokyu-Yado at under 30,000円, more than 100,000円 as usual.
Haha Go To Travel campaign is so nostalgic😂 It's cool you went to most prefectures in Japan! We have 47 prefectures though😉
Thank you for watching anyway!
i had a fascination with japan since the 80s, would have loved to visit during the 90s when the tech explosion was happening and Japan had so much contrast between different technologies and tradition, these days i would like to visit the countryside, away from tourists and just enjoy the great forests and scenery of japan
You need to go to rural areas in Japan then😉 They are amazing though!
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Last time I was there I saw a lot of “non Japanese” people acting a fool
That's too bad...😰
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i'm visiting next week for 20 days
Thank you for watching😉 20 days! Nice! Have fun😘
I want to visit SO BADLY! But the plane tickets are too expensive! I want to go, but I'll probably go in two years...😓
Thank you for watching😘 Yeah, I know...crazy expensive😭
Well, jeah they are not cheap, and everyone has his own definition what's expensive, but my take is: maybe find some friends who can travel with you. Plan one year in before. If you put 50€ (or your countrys equivalent) every month to side you should be able to pay for all most 2 weeks. I plan with my friend for April next year. We have booked the flyt for 980€ p.p. and hotels for around 420€ p.p. for 13 days. We have booked them separately so we could split the payments over 3 months. All we need now is the Japan Rail pass and some "hand money"
Tourism is good for Japan because it stimulates the economy. Bad for the locals as it hikes the prices for them.. Double edged sword
Many Japanese complain about prices these days😂 Thank you for watching😉
Cool video! You have great energy.
Thank you for watching😎
I was in Japan 3 weeks last September. I hope to be back next year.
Wow coming back again?😊 Waiting for you then!
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Visit Japan, Live in Japan, Work in Japan, Make friends in Japan, Have gratitude in Japan, Love Japan but always have a backup if not two...
Thank you for watching😊 Having a backup is important for our life😎
Well most places I did tend to visit. Corona sadly killed off sadly. Flight prices has to calm down a fair bit until I can travel back.
Thank you for watching😉 Yeah, I know... hope you can travel to Japan soon😘
Will be visiting for the first time in two weeks, very excited and nervous 😅as it’s a solo trip
It's soon! Amazing😊 I know how nervous the first solo trip is! But you can surely enjoy it here😘
Have fun👌 Thank you for watching😃
Very interesting video, thank you Nao-san! The climate is changing all over the world. In my country, Canada, we suffer large forest fires every year now. I can't believe the Japanese government wants 60 million tourists! I lived in Ueno for 6 years from 2017. There were already so many tourists in Akihabara, it was crazy! Good luck to everyone who wants to visit Japan - I agree they should visit soon and enjoy this beautiful country!
Thank you for watching😊
I know Forest fires happen in some countries😰 We don't have it much (maybe too humid?haha)
6 years in Japan? Amazing😁 It's surely a busy area...but I hope you had a great memory there too!
I lived in Toyooka for two years and often went to Kinosaki :) Nice hometown!
Are you kidding meeeeeee? Amazing! I'm really happy to hear that😊
I'll make more content about my hometown to make you feel nostalgic 😂
Thank you for watching😉
@@JapanwithNao Yeah! I now live in Tokyo! I visit Toyooka and Kinosaki again soon!
Thanks for being you!
If everything works out as planned I'll visit Japan again in May 2025 (after golden week) but I'll avoid Tokyo, Kyoto, etc.. My plan so far is to rent a motorcycle and visit some rather "tourist-less" areas 🤔
That's a good idea😊 At the time around mid-May is a perfect time to go around by motorcycle! Especially countryside...😍 Thank you for watching again!
@@JapanwithNao Your videos are always interesting so I have to thank you 😊
I thought that around mid-May would be a good time, after the high season / golden week and before the rain season starts ... I hope I'll be able to handle to drive on the left side 😅
Thank you for your lovely comment😍
Hahah yeah, left-side driving could be insane at first for you😉 You will get used to it soon though😆
@@JapanwithNao I hope so 😎🏍
It is every rare that I finish watching a video still the end. I know Japan is in an unstable situation. It may become harder to enter soon due to the government's Jesta plan. Visa exemptions will be no more & tourists may be denied entry for any reason. It's a pity when that happens to such a beautiful land.
Thank you for watching until the end😉
Yeah, we need something but, it seems seeing the situation at the moment😰
the yen is getting stronger now though so i dont think its going to drop as low as it was in July
Thank you for watching😃 Let's see when the Japanese yen gets stronger👌
Im going in a month and a half, so excited im just in time 😅
Thank you for watching😉 It's a good season to visit for sure! Have fun😎
Japan is the best country
Thank you for watching😘 Agree😍hehe
Kyoto is a NIGHTMARE. It’s so touristic and overcrowded. I abandoned it after 1 day.
That's too bad....I can imagine so many people there though😰
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for another great video! My most recent trip to Japan in June was amazing! I’m already working extra shifts at work and saving money for my trip next year. ☺️
Thank you for watching and really happy to hear that you had a good time here😉
Also glad that you will come here again! Really motivate me to make a video😊
Have fun next time too!
Please add subtitles to your video. I understand your English ok, but sometimes it is a little hard to understand. Thanks for making such a nice video!
Thank you for watching and advice😉 I did it for that👌
Can you make video about how change us dollars to yen in Narita airport?
Thank you for watching and your request😘 Wanna make a content about the airport someday😃
I rather suspect that tourism numbers might actually be peaking. The yen won't stay this weak forever, and the cost of living crisis has made it challenging for people to afford paying their bills. I'll go to Japan again in Spring, but will spend most of my time in Shikoku, Kyushu and Hiroshima.
Thank you for watching😁
I believe they are still not that busy places but I guess Hiroshima will be so busy at some point😰 Anyway have fun!
Cool summer in Northern California
The late summer heat still continues in Japan😂 Thank you for watching!
I'm glad I was able to go to Japan for my first in 2016 before the tourist boom really took off... I've been back 8 times since then and everytime there's been more and more tourist... But primarily only on the golden route of Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, (and Hiroshima now) you step outside of that and tourist dramatically decrease. Even on my most recent trip in May, I revisted Nagoya and it's crazy how almost no tourist stop there... I went up the TV Tower around noon and I had it all to myself 😂
Wow, so many times been to Japan😊 Thank you!
Nagoya is a kind of place that is somehow not popular yet...haha It's easy to access from both Tokyo and Osaka, though😎
I've also never been there😂 You know well more than me!haha
Thank you for watching😘
I'm planning on moving to Japan country side area like nagi and such next year busy saving up
Wow, it's a huge decision, isn't it? I'm now in the Japanese countryside....you know...peaceful😇
@JapanwithNao it definitely is a huge decision. and I'm looking for some peaceful places as the country I'm from is anything but and going down fast
I will be there in 4 weeks! :)
Thank you for watching😉 Soon! I hope you have a good time here😊
I don't think travelling to Japan once every few years would be enough for me. Now I am looking to move there in some way. Even 10 years isn't enough to experiece everything this country has to offer.
Might want to skip the summers if you do plus you need some kind of visa or wife to live there fulltime
obviously people know if you want to move somewhere youll need a job . aka work visa
@@iaoshua You can also do it with enough money.
@RSidd I know there are so many things to discover here😉 You can see some negative things here if you live in, but...overall, I love to live here😘
@@southcoastinventors6583 Yep, that goes without saying. I work in the animation/videogames industry and now I'm actively learning Japanese in the side so that I'll be eligible to join the same industry in Japan someday. Only thing holding me back is the language requirement.
Japan is the best country ever :( miss it
Thank you for watching😉 Your next step is coming back here then😂
I can guess it has something to do with 3/4 of the tourists come from middle-classed areas in mainland China. They are xenophobic against Japanese while visiting there all the time, behaving like locusts. It's really sad, because it's always Hong Kongers like me and Taiwanese who gets our reputation ruined here and there.
That's a bit serious topic but I've heard similar things ever, so I know what you wanna say😃
If everyone respects and is careful a bit more (not only in Japan), many things will be better than now👌
Going next week, wanted to go in 2020, but well...
No time like the present.
Thank you for watching😉 Coming soon! Wow! Have fun😘
I would really love to visit Japan NOW, but now... I'm working 🥲 Have to wait until next spring at least ^^
Yeah, many people are like that😭 Good luck with your work and I hope you can visit Japan soon👌
Thank you for watching😘
@@JapanwithNao Haha, 返事ありがとうございます ^^ Besides work, I would like to avoid getting there alone without knowing anyone for my first visit 😅
Thank you for the good video content 👍
こちらこそ返信ありがとうございます(๑╹ω╹๑ ). I'll do my best to make better content to encourage you to work for visiting Japan😂
@@JapanwithNao 大喜びで ^^
And you're doing well, speaking English at such a level (I'm french though 😁).
I would be please to meet you there by any chance when I'll visit Japan next year ☺(Kansai and around Tokyo for the first time, classic choice I know, but necessary to begin with, and I want to go to some amusement park like FujiQ and Universal😄
Thank you!
Next Year! Amazing😉 You may find me in the street in Tokyo😎haha
If it's your first time, Tokyo and the Kansai area are great destinations👌
So many amusement parks in Japan! I hope you have a good time here😉
September, i will be coming in soon.
Me too Sept 18 have a great trip
Thanks both for watching the video! Have fun😉
@@southcoastinventors658316th September for me! Have a safe trip 🎉
@@JapanwithNao Will there be a lot of rainy days in Osaka in the mid September?
@Cubs3344 It depends on the year but you need to be careful about typhoons in September😉
I'm worried about the death of omotenashi.
Thank you for watching😊 Me too...now more Japanese are not really careful because of the hard situation in their lives...😰
Is the Japanese government trying to bring back the Closed Door Policy?
Haha I don't think so😂 Thank you for watching👌
Of all the many things I have learned about Japan over the years, the “it has four seasons “ part is hardest to understand. Most places at the latitude of Japan have four distinct seasons. This isn’t unusual, but is often made to seem that way by many Japanese. Why is that do you think?
Hmm, it may be because we have many seasonal things and events? I don't know much about other countries, but I feel that Japanese life, culture, food, and other aspects are strongly related to the season. And that also makes each season more than the season?👌
Thank you for watching😘
....I only speak one language and have absolutely no right to critique someone else who's clearly put in a ton of effort.
Time to head back to the countryside and help them improve! Help encourage lower cost of living and encourage families to grow there and prosper! Improved access to the cities throughout Japan can encourage people to take the train for 30minutes to work and have a nice quiet lifestyle in the countryside and raise a family. It would also support small businesses in those local countryside areas and spread the population away from the major cities! Japan is more than just Tokyo!
This is a global problem, in my opinion, due to rapid technological advancements. We are achieving economic efficiencies, however, at the cost of our basic human nature. The majority of people do not benefit from this method only the few.
Yeah, I really feel about that😲
I'm making some content about the Japanese countryside so I hope it tells people about the Japanese countryside now😀
Thank you for watching😘
Why did you put up the kitsune dolls in your thumbnail background? 😂
Well...I had no idea what background pic I put....then I just found it😁
I just feel ok so...haha
Thank you for watching😊
@@JapanwithNao
Sorry, just curious. Nice video btw. Keep up the good work!
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So you are saying "Visit Japan Nao"
Hahah You are right😂 Thank you for watching😎
Where do you recommend to visit?
@@fady5642 I guess this will be your first time to Japan. More than likely you'll fly into, and depart from Tokyo. So how about this loop. Tokyo - Kanazawa - Takayama (you'll be in the Japanese Alps) - Kyoto (Osaka is nearby so you can do a day trip to Osaka from Kyoto) - return to Tokyo. Try to spend the most time in Kyoto, it's special. Here's a example itinerary. Get over any jetlag in Tokyo, let's say 3 nights there. Kanazawa 3 nights. Takayama 3 nights. Kyoto 5 nights. Tokyo 2 nights. That's 16 nights total and it offers up a lot of variety, exposing you to many facets of Japan, traditional and modern.
Great advice😉 Thank both of you for watching the video😎
My goal is the fall of 2026. And it will be my first time and I’m hoping not my last.
Nice goal😊 Waiting for you coming then! Thank you for watching😉
Seeing the title, I thought this was going to be about the expected mega earthquake. "Visit Japan while it's still there" -kind of thing.
Thank you for watching😉 That's also the thing we need to worry about😢
In the first place, the weak yen will not last very long, so it will no longer be possible to travel to Japan cheaply.
Let's see😊 Thank you for watching😁
👋Nao Hi ....How nice how can I have you a feed back?😊
Heeey! Thank you for watching again😘
How's Japan going? I hope you are doing well here👌
It's still hot somehow so make sure to drink water😊
@JapanwithNao 👋 Adorable this country. 🥰The weather doesn't bother me because it's similar to my city, São Paulo. During the day, I go to several places like Tokyo Tower, Akihabara, Team Lab Museum, Ueno. When I want to cool down from the heat, I go to the mall. And when I get to the hotel, I'm tired... and happy after eating lots of good food, 🍙🥣🥗🫘🫚sweets, and millions of good memories. I choose the weekends to go for walks in nature. And yes, it's true that Japanese people don't look you in the eye or like small talk😭, but some of them surprised me by talking to me. I've experienced that rush hours, too.👩💼🧑💼👩⚖️ It is hard to describe how much japan differs from other places. However, I will be back.Thank you and thanks Japan
Olá! I'm happy you have experienced so many things and enjoy Japan😉
There are so many things you can find in Tokyo and also can't find in Tokyo😎
So many thongs are waiting for you to discover! haha
Anyway, enjoy your days in Japan😘
@@JapanwithNao I will be back in a year. Maybe you can give some other places to see next time. ☺️
japan is very overcrowded, everywhere not just tourist spots or trains. its not enjoyable at all anymore. waiting in long lines everywhere. I feel people should wait a few years or not visit the golden route at all
Thank you for watching😊 The Japanese countrysides are still not crowded yet😁 We need to travel wiser now!
The overtrourism thing is still funny to me somehow, because if you just compare the numbers between for example Paris and Tokyo, Tokyo cannot compete and the Japanese government actually wants to push tourism up to 60 mil next year. The main issue however being that there is is not enough preparation done for it. Tourism needs a different form of infrastructure and accessibility that outside of Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto isn’t provided. Plus Tokyo is already experiencing the so called „Paris effect“ in which locals start seeing tourists as a homogeneous group and are annoyed by it. However in Japan you will definitely very rarely see an upfront rude waiter or sales person like in Paris.
Thank you for watching😉
I know their preparation isn't good enough, but they probably did all because Japan prepared so much for the 2020 Olympics 😭
Rude waiter or salesperson...😂 It's good we don't have them then😁
just dont go to kyoto or any tourism spot and youll be fine
Haha could be! Thank you for watching😉
The mythical Japanese culture from the early 2000s is all but gone now, as far as I know.
Thank you for watching😉 Some of them are still remain in rural areas in Japan😁
Tourists are everywhere, it’s not unique to Japan.
Thank you for watching👌
I still think Japan should charge a hefty entry quota (say, 100,000 or 200,000 yen) and impose much more strict visa requirements.
Quality tourists over quantity of tourists will benefit Japan. They spend way more and will be better behaved.
so basically enforce a classist system that will lead to having only ppl from wealthy countries. great plan man
Thank you for watching😉 That's the thing many people complain about! It seems that it will happen soon though😂
@@donbasuradenuevo Interesting comment. But here's a kind word for your consideration. Wealth does not equate to integrity my friend. Wealth allows you to do more in life. Integrity is the strength to stop yourself doing the wrong you know you're capable of doing. Having money, or not having money, we're all capable of doing wrong. Having wealth doesn't give you the strength to stop yourself doing wrong. Money doesn't magically transform someone into a 'quality' person. Peace to you.