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  • @samurai_junjiro
    @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому +19

    If you think this video will help you on your travel to Japan, hit the like button👍
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    • @ogimati5175
      @ogimati5175 11 місяців тому +1

      Hahaha... I knew it!!!.. There's Asakusa and Queen Misato! 😁❤️ Great video as always samurai. You definitely have best informations about everything. ❤ Great job! 😊👍

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому +1

      @@ogimati5175 Haha!😁We're glad you noticed Misa san! Thanks for always watching our videos!😆

    • @johnhsu9377
      @johnhsu9377 11 місяців тому

      Can I message you directly for some questions?

  • @itsehsanh
    @itsehsanh 11 місяців тому +9

    Japan is my heaven. I have traveled to 100 countries so far and Japan is #1 by a mile. Have been a few times, hope to go again really soon

  • @graceyim2941
    @graceyim2941 11 місяців тому +7

    Thanks!

  • @marcuscheng2507
    @marcuscheng2507 9 місяців тому +2

    So excited to visit Tokyo this year beginning June 18, 2024! Japan is so cool!

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  9 місяців тому +1

      We hope this channel will help you on your travel to Japan :)

  • @shibasuki1792
    @shibasuki1792 11 місяців тому +2

    So easy love Japan my tourist destination forever.

  • @bravosierra2447
    @bravosierra2447 11 місяців тому +4

    Just got back from Tokyo and already making plans to come back sooner or later. Thanks for the content update.

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому +1

      Did you enjoy Tokyo? Thanks for watching our video!

    • @bravosierra2447
      @bravosierra2447 11 місяців тому

      @@samurai_junjiro I love Tokyo. Overall, Japan was a great travel experience & I am definitely coming back. Thank you for your efforts with this channel too.

  • @radomirbossev1300
    @radomirbossev1300 9 місяців тому +1

    One note for Tsukiji, most shops open at 7, but some do at 8 or 9. For me a visit around 8 AM makes the most sense

  • @donald.R
    @donald.R 11 місяців тому +10

    Great list 👍🏻. I recommend walking between Tokyo Skytree and Asakusa. It’s about a 20-30 minute walk and you can enjoy the Sumida river and the relatively non-touristy area in between two major tourist attractions. It’s nice to get away from the crowds once in a while.

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому +1

      That sounds great too! You can enjoy the Japanese townscapes :)

  • @Omni0404
    @Omni0404 11 місяців тому +3

    On my next trip I am 100% getting my hotel in Akihabara. I loved the crowds!

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому +1

      Akihabara has good transportation access, so choosing a hotel there is a great option!

  • @rorosrainbow
    @rorosrainbow 11 місяців тому +5

    I am planning to go to Japan next year, for my 30th birthday! I cannot wait!! 🥰

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому

      Great! We're glad if this channel can be helpful for your trip to Japan!

  • @suttiraksopapan7307
    @suttiraksopapan7307 11 місяців тому +1

    I really appreciate the information that you have been provide, such a useful information for me during my visited on October 2023(From Thailand).

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching our video! We hope this channel will help you on your travel to Japan :)

  • @gumerzambrano
    @gumerzambrano 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the suggestions! It's my first time in Japan and I'm here for a whole month! I'm about halfway through my journey and will be back in Tokyo soon!

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for watching our video! Have a nice trip :)

  • @kiyoshitakeda452
    @kiyoshitakeda452 11 місяців тому +5

    Nice overview video of Tokyo. I noticed in the Asakusa segment you had Misa (rickshaw). Always good to see her. Thank you for the video. Skytree view deck is the best.

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому +1

      Hello, Kiyoshi san :) We're glad you enjoyed our video!

  • @Rijeka82
    @Rijeka82 10 місяців тому +1

    I will go third time to Japan, this year, and i will bring my nephew :).. Japan is my dream country, and i always back there :)

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  10 місяців тому +1

      That's great! Have a wonderful time making memories in Japan :)

    • @Rijeka82
      @Rijeka82 10 місяців тому

      @@samurai_junjiro どもうありがとうございます。。Maybe we can meet :)

  • @plumbst
    @plumbst 11 місяців тому +2

    Good timing. I have one more night in Tokyo before my flight home 🥲

  • @annelorewijnants
    @annelorewijnants 11 місяців тому +2

    I hope one day I will have enough money to travel to Japan and South Korea. Till then I'll enjoy your video's. Thank you for showing us around Japan! 🇯🇵 ❤

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for watching our video! We hope this channel can be helpful for your Japan trip someday :)

  • @karcheng6996
    @karcheng6996 11 місяців тому +11

    I was there last month and I am planning to visit Japan again this year to celebrate my birthday and my wedding anniversary. I miss Japan a lot 😊😊😊

    • @Omni0404
      @Omni0404 11 місяців тому

      There's nothing more romantic than a trip to Japan! 😁✌️

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому +1

      Awesome! As a Japanese, it makes me happy that you chose Japan as the place to spend such a special day!!

  • @helenapeace-T
    @helenapeace-T 11 місяців тому +4

    Thank you for sharing some new places in Tokyo! Blessings!

  • @chrisburrows9758
    @chrisburrows9758 11 місяців тому +1

    Going to Japan, and you're recommendations are great will try as many of them as I can(except for Disney).

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching our video! We hope it will be helpful for your trip to Japan!

  • @anfisacat9196
    @anfisacat9196 11 місяців тому +1

    Прекрасная незнакомка! Большое спасибо за подробное и полезное изложение интересующей инфлрмации!

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому

      Спасибо, что посмотрели наше видео!

  • @TsukiNoKage_
    @TsukiNoKage_ 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for the video! Going to Japan for 10 days next week so your video is definitely helping me plan my trip! Thanks again 😊

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  10 місяців тому +1

      Glad to hear that! Thank you! We hope you will create wonderful memories in Japan :)

  • @joaopedrobaggio4475
    @joaopedrobaggio4475 11 місяців тому +35

    Excellent, unfortunately travels to Japan are extremely expensive and i can't afford, but i will always watch your vídeos, maybe someday i can save enough money and spend an entire month in Japan. Cheers from Brazil.

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching our video! We hope this channel will be helpful for your trip to Japan someday!

    • @eduardorodrigues6690
      @eduardorodrigues6690 11 місяців тому +2

      Acredita e vai, o dia de conhecer o japão vai chegar cara!!!!

    • @joaopedrobaggio4475
      @joaopedrobaggio4475 11 місяців тому

      @@eduardorodrigues6690 tô sem emprego, e mesmo se tivesse, com o dólar caro do jeito que tá, ainda assim seria muito difícil.

    • @tekoeko
      @tekoeko 10 місяців тому

      The exchange rate for US dollars is excellent right now.

    • @joaopedrobaggio4475
      @joaopedrobaggio4475 10 місяців тому

      @@tekoeko for US dollars, but for the real is too much.

  • @THEEKANYEW3ST
    @THEEKANYEW3ST 4 місяці тому +1

    Awesome video ☺️😎 I'm going in 10 days, wish me luck

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you! We hope this channel will help you :)

  • @tamnguyen8888
    @tamnguyen8888 10 місяців тому +2

    Me and my son and brother will go to Japan in March thanks for the tips😊😊😊

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for watching our video! We hope this channel will help you😃

  • @corabes
    @corabes 11 місяців тому +3

    as i plan my trip to japan this coming nov, this video and all your other videos will be of great help..🥳

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому

      Glad to hear that!! Thank you! We hope you have a great time on your trip to Japan :)

  • @drewcorry5056
    @drewcorry5056 11 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely number 1 hands down is Kabukicho

  • @graceyim2941
    @graceyim2941 11 місяців тому +1

    The links are so helpful. I guess we will be spending a lot of time reviewing your videos. ❤

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому +1

      That's great! We're glad you've watched a lot of our videos!!

  • @graceyim2941
    @graceyim2941 11 місяців тому +1

    Akanemaru, thank you for this summary of places to go in the Tokyo region. It's the ultimate guide. 🌟❤

  • @denirogosic6545
    @denirogosic6545 11 місяців тому +2

    Beautiful 👍 i Love japan

  • @dafesa5676h
    @dafesa5676h 11 місяців тому +2

    awesome video cant wait to return to Japan!!!

  • @joshuacalderon1160
    @joshuacalderon1160 11 місяців тому +1

    This is great and very informative! Thank you! We are going to Japan on March so this is very helpful 😊

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching our video! We hope this channel will be helpful for your travel :)

  • @graceyim2941
    @graceyim2941 11 місяців тому +4

    Happy birthday, Junjiro. ❤🎉

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you Grace san :) Thanks for using our emojis! ^^

  • @CarmenPasquale-ws5co
    @CarmenPasquale-ws5co 8 місяців тому

    Thanks, this really helps us plan our trip the end of May, beginning of June 2024. We will be there for 10 days and I'm trying to do a lot of research before our trip. This video is very informative! Very excited!

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  8 місяців тому

      Glad to hear that!! Thank you :) We hope this channel will help you♪

  • @stemaran13
    @stemaran13 4 місяці тому

    This video is perfection! Planning my trip to Japan and taking notes of everything. Thank you

  • @Skelwing
    @Skelwing 11 місяців тому +1

    love the food recommendations! going to keep this video in mind!

  • @astroboy3507
    @astroboy3507 11 місяців тому +2

    Great info as always!!!!
    I gotta try Uotsuka in Ueno!!!!!👅👍🏻

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! Uotsuka is popular among the locals :)

    • @astroboy3507
      @astroboy3507 11 місяців тому

      @@samurai_junjiro 👍

  • @angelwen0927
    @angelwen0927 7 місяців тому

    Most helpful Tokyo trip planning videos I have watched so far! Thank you so much 😊 ❤

  • @vpt2168
    @vpt2168 11 місяців тому +2

    Great tips for when we are going in May!
    Look forward to checking out your other videos! Thank you!

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому

      Wow!! Glad to hear that! We hope this channel can be helpful for your trip to Japan :)

  • @yasunafoodadventure
    @yasunafoodadventure 6 місяців тому

    So lovely channel

  • @ForestTekkenVideos
    @ForestTekkenVideos 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm the 1000th thumbs up! 👍🎉🍿🎈🌞🍕

  • @morenitaD_real
    @morenitaD_real 11 місяців тому +1

    Hello! Thanks for another wonderful video.
    Which observation deck would you recommend the most for a first time visitor?

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому +1

      Hello! If it's your first time in Tokyo, I recommend checking out Tokyo Skytree. You can enjoy a panoramic view of Tokyo from its 634-meter height. Also, on a clear day, SHIBUYA SKY is a fantastic spot for taking photos, so I highly recommend it :)

  • @streetlights3
    @streetlights3 11 місяців тому +1

    awesome 😋

  • @galaxyjewjeab1703
    @galaxyjewjeab1703 11 місяців тому +1

    Can you help recommend delicious Kaiseiki restaurant that also foreigner friendly in Tokyo? Price in the middle range to premium will be good because we as foreigners want memorable Kaiseiki experience .

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому

      Tofuya Ukai, located in front of Tokyo Tower, is recommended. You can enjoy kaiseki cuisine featuring tofu. If you go for the weekday lunch, it's a bit more affordable :)
      【Website】www.ukai.co.jp/english/shiba/

  • @dianpratiwi9815
    @dianpratiwi9815 11 місяців тому +2

    Plesse info where to :
    1. Shop affordable cosmetics
    2. Shop affordable or unique stationary
    3. Unique & famous bread shop or cake shop

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому

      As far as we know...
      1. Don Quijote or Loft
      2. Ginza Itoya (Top recommendation) or Loft or Hands or Village Vanguard (Unique stationery)
      3. Ginza Kimuraya (famous bakery)
      【Video: Shibuya Don Quijote】ua-cam.com/video/uslWjtuvwus/v-deo.html
      【Video: Shibuya Loft / Hands / Village Vanguard】ua-cam.com/video/EMxDOntRQA8/v-deo.html
      【Video: Ginza Itoya】ua-cam.com/video/aV-eNP8zWXQ/v-deo.html
      【Video: Ginza street food】ua-cam.com/video/QGIscN-RV5E/v-deo.html

  • @celiakanashiro1400
    @celiakanashiro1400 6 місяців тому

    I would like to know about tourist places in Okinawa please! Thank you.

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  6 місяців тому

      Thank you for your comment! Kokusai Dori is a famous tourist spot in Okinawa. Check out our video about Okinawan street food!
      【Video】ua-cam.com/video/4ld3YlGl648/v-deo.html

  • @srieswaracademycacmacs82
    @srieswaracademycacmacs82 9 місяців тому

    We plan to come there on May 2nd Week....

  • @888MrBen
    @888MrBen 7 місяців тому

    so nice

  • @thewitchef
    @thewitchef 3 місяці тому

    Hello! I'm planning a trip to Japan and your videos are incredibly useful! Do you have any recommendations for places where I can have a delicious traditional Japanese breakfast in Tokyo?

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  3 місяці тому +1

      Glad to hear that! Have you ever had miso soup? It's a typical part of a Japanese breakfast. We haven't been there ourselves, but MISOJYU in Asakusa is a popular spot where you can enjoy miso soup and rice balls. It's often featured on TV and social media, so I think it's a great choice :)
      【Address】maps.app.goo.gl/6oRgJn3ZeWSeXzjo6

    • @thewitchef
      @thewitchef 3 місяці тому

      @@samurai_junjiro Thank you, that's very helpful! I'll save it on my Google maps.

  • @huldadaadottir6757
    @huldadaadottir6757 8 місяців тому

    Thanks, very informative

  • @towada1066
    @towada1066 11 місяців тому +1

    hmmm,... Suntory Museum of Art is finally reopening at the end of January with an exhibit of the art of Oda Kurasukai ...

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому

      I didn't know that! Thanks for letting me know!

    • @towada1066
      @towada1066 11 місяців тому

      @@samurai_junjiro It was very frustrating to me ... I'm not able to see this exhibit ... but Centre Pompidou is still undergoing renovation and lending lots of the really good art to the Ueno Museums !

  • @williammoore27
    @williammoore27 10 місяців тому +3

    Kimba the White Lion celebrates 60th anniversary franchise of Japanese anime-animation from 1964 to 2024, from Tokyo and to all around the world!🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁✏✏✏✏✏✏🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎

  • @ha-danhuynh1185
    @ha-danhuynh1185 8 місяців тому

    Your voice sounds very young, could you please list chill spots for teens and Gen Z hanging around as i have 4 kids (18-24 yr old) we plan to go to TOKYO in May after golden week. They love K-pop and J-pop. Thanks a lot from the capital of the US

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  8 місяців тому

      Shibuya and Harajuku in Tokyo are popular spots for teenagers. We have a video about Shibuya and Harajuku, so be sure to check it out :)
      【Video】ua-cam.com/video/g1k2KC44T1s/v-deo.html

  • @paulacorredor3283
    @paulacorredor3283 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you!! Is it true that is expensive to travel to Japan? If so, can you show us an affordable trip to Japan. Thank you ❤ Saludos desde Colombia!

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for watching our video! It depends on what you do in Japan. Japan has a lot of cheap and delicious food :)

    • @gumerzambrano
      @gumerzambrano 11 місяців тому

      I'm in Japan rn and stuff is more affordable than where I'm from (Los Angeles) but since you're from Colombia things might be expensive.
      Los hoteles para mí se me hacen económicos también comparado a LA. Pero igual estaría más para usted.

  • @imkeo82
    @imkeo82 9 місяців тому +1

    It looks like I will eat the whole day in Tokyo next year 😂

  • @jude_sr
    @jude_sr 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi! Planning on visiting end of May to early June. What’s the weather like during this time? Is it really hot, humid, and rainy? Thanks in advance! 😊

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому +1

      Hello :) The weather is comfortable in Tokyo (end of May to early June). There are many relatively sunny days, but it might feel a bit hot during the day due to strong sunlight. You can get by with a T-shirt :)

    • @jude_sr
      @jude_sr 11 місяців тому

      @@samurai_junjiro thank you!

  • @annango6032
    @annango6032 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi..any place you can suggest to stay that are accessible to all this places? Thanks..

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому

      Hi :) I personally think it's convenient to stay around places like Ueno, Shibuya, and Shinjuku along the Yamanote Line.

  • @marulrifin8180
    @marulrifin8180 10 місяців тому +1

    edo wonderland please

  • @tyzmart7586
    @tyzmart7586 6 місяців тому

    Do you have a video that you talk more about the Electric town in akihabara ? When i come on vacation i want to buy a iphone or electronic devices
    Also you havent mention the 100 yen store or the chibuya crossing

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  6 місяців тому

      At Yodobashi Akiba, there's a wide variety of electronics for sale :)

  • @MrKarto2287
    @MrKarto2287 11 місяців тому +3

    I tried so many times to go to Disney land in tokyo but for some reason my American Visa card gets rejected on the website. I heard this is a widespread problem for visa users. So either have a Japanese friend buy tickets for you or get a Mastercard lol

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому +1

      I didn't know that :( I'll check if there's another way to buy tickets.

    • @gumerzambrano
      @gumerzambrano 11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the tip man. I will be buying tickets next month

  • @milcskikay64
    @milcskikay64 10 місяців тому +1

    I’m planing to come japan by September my location in Tokyo . Anyone that I can be my guide tour just only 1day so that I can tour this all location.

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  10 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching our video! we hope this channel is helpful to you :)

  • @louissoto1529
    @louissoto1529 9 місяців тому

    hi I am going to Japan next month do you have a recommendations for me to buy a katana?

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  9 місяців тому

      I'm sorry, I don't know where you can buy a katana, but since Asakusa has some Japanese-like things, you might find something there :)

  • @FuzzleyFuzzington
    @FuzzleyFuzzington 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi, what is the line on the map at the beginning?

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому +1

      That line is for indicating Okinawa. Since Okinawa is located to the south of Japan and doesn't fit entirely on the screen, it's displayed like that during weather forecasts and similar situations :)

    • @FuzzleyFuzzington
      @FuzzleyFuzzington 11 місяців тому

      Thank you@@samurai_junjiro

  • @flyingskydonkey
    @flyingskydonkey 11 місяців тому +1

    I cant search the shop uotsuka in ueno, could you share the map?

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  11 місяців тому +1

      Sure!
      maps.app.goo.gl/GdvD9vKxgujgQHpNA

  • @hamstersmash
    @hamstersmash 7 місяців тому

    What's the face mask situation, is it required to be worn in Tokyo?

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  7 місяців тому

      Masks are not required. Some people wear them, but most people don't :)

  • @miunya
    @miunya 8 місяців тому

    How many days would this all take?

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  8 місяців тому

      If you plan to visit all the places except Disney, I think you can enjoy it in 4 or 5 days :)

  • @annango6032
    @annango6032 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi..

  • @Myportfoliorevealed
    @Myportfoliorevealed 6 місяців тому

    How much money is needed for 3 person to visit japan for 14 days

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  6 місяців тому

      It depends on what you do in Japan. By the way, the average cost for lunch at a family restaurant is around 1500 yen per person, and if you have dinner with alcohol at an izakaya, it averages about 3000 yen per person :)

  • @iamwsf
    @iamwsf 7 місяців тому

    全都去过

  • @kristian8868
    @kristian8868 8 місяців тому

    Can we hire you for tours?

  • @omeremir119
    @omeremir119 19 днів тому

    kaç yaşındasın

  • @joeyangelo25
    @joeyangelo25 10 місяців тому +2

    Very informative. Worth the watch. Took some notes as well for my upcoming trip to Japan in a few days... Thanks for this video 🙂

    • @samurai_junjiro
      @samurai_junjiro  10 місяців тому +1

      Glad to hear that! Thank you for watching our video :)

  • @Discus1-h2v
    @Discus1-h2v 8 місяців тому

    Thanks!