WHY IS THIS UK VAN IN JAPAN? TAKEN TO THE POLICE STATION [S8-E7]
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2023
- Having our UK van in Japan is quite unusual but we never expected to get taken to the police station. This was a first for us.
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What a day that was !!! Hope you enjoyed it - want to see more from Japan check out this video - ua-cam.com/video/0ireKaugufI/v-deo.html
I have seen policemen from many different countries, but Japanese policemen were the most polite, kind and humble in the world. It makes you think about how they have achieved this kind of society.
Japanese culture is respect your elders, it's the most polite country, look at what the Japanese supporters did at the world cup cleaning up the rubbish that other supports had left behind, beautiful people and a beautiful country.
@@jimrodda Yes, education and respect are the base of this kind of culture.
Yes, very polite as they throw you in jail. Just know the laws they are not so forgiving and you don't have the same rights as you do in the west when arrested.
Zero immigration?
& English cops are to weak so they get trashed daily
Why can't more police be like those two, they were so understanding and patient.
Japanese people are so polite❤️
That's actually Kelp which is dried to make Kombu. Kombu is one of the key ingredients used to make stock for Japanese soups. The best Kombu in Japan does come from eastern Hokkaido.
Thank you for the info 👍
Marianne was amazing in this vlog. Her personality puts strangers at ease
Agreed!!
Awwh Thanks 🌺
Those police officers were adorable. They seemed so excited to hear your story.
The people of Japan to me have always been so polite and helpful
The police turned out to be a decent bunch fascinated by your around-the-world adventures. Good of them to help you on your way. I was worried when I heard about the torrential rainfall in Japan the other day, but I now guess it didn't really affect you. Great to see you enjoying your time in that beautiful country.
Yes they were lovely - the videos are a couple of weeks behind - so the storm is yet to be edited !! It was a wild, wet and windy affair for sure !!
I am Japanese. Japanese police officers are generally very kind individuals. They perform daily duties such as questioning individuals, but if there are no particular issues, they will release them promptly.
Yes the police we met in Hokkaido were fabulous !!
Another glimpse of life in Japan. Oh, and the Police, well it wouldn’t be an interesting day without a bit of hassle!
Keith.
It's been 53 years but I remember being at some type of evening dance festival in July in Kyoto in Japan. Was marvelous. Glad you could be at a dance festival! Glad also all worked out speedily with the local police. Gee, the crabs looked wonderful! Fine you had new friends in Sapporo. Safe travels!
The seaweed is called “konbu” and is an essential ingredient in Japanese cuisine. It's a high-class ingredient regardless of its appearance. "hanasakigani" is a rare crab that can only be caught in the Nemuro region. I have relatives who were born in that area, but I haven't eaten it yet.
0:56 - 1:09 Look at her face, look how happy and proud she is that she did all of this with you. The look of thousand words. The look of love. It melted my heart 😭
Thank you 🌷
In a remote area of Japan where foreigners do not visit, it is common for a loyal police officer to stop the car if they find a very strange van that does not have a Japanese license plate.
But don't worry. Japanese police officers are humble and kind. And it is their presence that keeps you safe on your journey.
I look forward to watching your program once a week. Have a nice trip.
北海道が外国人が訪れない僻地だと？
2018年は外国人が年間300万人訪れる 国際観光・スキーリゾート地です
この二人もそうだけど 知識不足にも程がある
外国人を見ない訳ないでしょう
明らかに怪しい車だから 警察が止めたのです
Yes - there are very few foreign vehicles in Hokkaido that is for sure 😉🙌
@@TREADtheglobe 外国車が走ってないと❔確かに外国ナンバーは走って無いけど 外国製の車は走っていますよ
I think it's extremely unusual to see any foreign registered vehicles in Japan, which is an island.
@@TREADtheglobeWith yours being a European vehicle it is probably even more of an oddity. I imagine what few there are would be more likely to be from neighbouring countries not the other side of the planet.
That episode flew bye, really enjoyed it , thank you 🍀👍🙏😊
Yes it did.😀
Glad you enjoyed it 🌺
The police were lovely & friendly , i got the impression they may have seen you on YT 😁 loved seeing the dancers & the costumes. Thank you xx
This is my favorite video yet. Love the storytelling, and boy, am I locked in for this journey home. Japan seems like one of the lovelest places on the planet. ❤
Glad you enjoyed it! And we love that you are with us 🌺🌷🙌
Couldn't agree more as long as you respect their culture.
Hi from Sapporo and the veggie patch! Great videos - a real reminder of a hot, early summer weekend. It was our pleasure to host you and get inspiration for our own long roadtrip plans. Nemuro police are stars. Very cool and friendly with the situation. TBH there are a lot of car exporters in this part of Japan - ports shipping to Russia, China and Korea - so local police check number plates carefully to make sure they are legal for Japanese roads. Anyway - thanks again for coming to stay :-) (OMG we ate a lot of fried stuff that day...not healthy...)
Awwh thanks both - yes we did - but it was only for the video - the rest of the time we eat healthier - this is why we get lots of people worried about our diet - but you have seen behind the scenes now !! We are grateful for the veggie patch mini break and the beers !! we will hopefully meet again one day ... 🌺🙌
To see all those traditional costumes and dances in one place, as if parading before you especially for your visit, was amazing!
Really loving the Japanese series ❤ Thank you guys ❤
Global travelers are not everyday sight in secluded place like Hokaido,youre celebrity,now,,wouldnt be surprised if TV news came to see you 😊
Congratulations! Just noticed you’re at 101 subscribers! Let’s see the plaque when you receive it!
Awwh thanks !! I think Chris did a post on community 😉
OMG, you had Hanasaki crab! I envy you as a Hokkaido-origin. These crabs eat Konbu which make their meat rich with umami flavor. One of my favorites.
Such an interesting country. I have always thought it would be manic because of Tokyo but what you have shown is the opposite. Thankyou. 😍😍
Japan is so quiet in places and we find that there are so many areas of complete nature and no one around at all !! Such a different side to what we have seen online !!
@@TREADtheglobe Although detention and jails aren't so perfect.
I just love your travels and sharing of your wonderful experiences. 💖
Glad you like them!
"the police had followed us to the crab shop" is such a fantastic line!
😂 Right ?! The best line ever !!
what a great video. the scenery is beautiful and everybody is so relaxed. it is great to see how people in Japan are so polite, even the the police. [ did the police want you autograph 😄. ] just to tell you im' off to Turkey next month for a well earned vacation, Fetihye. keep well and safe.
Have a great time !!
dont forget to go as far as South australia, the south east region of australia. east gippsland around victorias south coast great ocean road through to south australia including Mt gambiar and is sink hole gardens is beautiful. The east gippsland lakes is gorgeous at lakes entrance at the 90 mile beach. Also the buchan caves.
Congratz on the 100k been following you guys since Türkiye, used to live in Kapadokya and Kaş
Thank you
luckily the police did not give you any problems . Even gave you a memo for your future encounters with the japan police, which is very nice. Stay safe and have a safe journey . God bless always
Hi Chris and Marianne hope you are enjoying your travels through Japan at least the police were nice 😊 thank you guys for sharing your long rd home
Hi I'm local Japanese in Nagoya.If you are you still in Japan, vsitting here is good option grand sumo tournament is being held! :-)
As someone who has driven in a lot of very thick fog. I used polarized sunglasses and it cuts glare and gives you may a 100 extra yards you can. In the fog any extra distance is wanted. It seems crazy but if the fog is getting glare from the sun it is helpful
This episode had my heart filled from beginning to end. 💗 Loved how curious and helpful Sgt. Angel & PC Butterman were 😉, and how you two and Trudy always seem to draw people like that to you!
The easternmost site was so bittersweet. I don't know what is more poignant, maybe you can tell me: is it that you're heading home from here on, or is it that this adventure is now half over? Happy tears and hugs from Seattle!! ❤️❤️😎👍xx
Glad you enjoyed it! And we love that you are with us - coming home is going to be the goal .... and it will never be over - lots more adventures - Mini ones for Trudy and crazy ones for us - Trudy will have deserved a rest - but the old girl will never stop (talking about Marianne now LOL !! ) and the old boy will be coming with me on some new challenges ... we will have to do a poll on ideas !! Love M xx
北海道警察の呑気な感じがまた味わい深い
It is a delight to see you hosted by subscribers on your trip. It adds a touch of magic to your journey.
Absolutely ... Mad Jacks moment !! 😉🌺
Hello Ambassadors
Wow, what a great video this was! Dance festival by itself was great. Costumes, colors, flags were just awesome 💯🎉. I liked the approach of the policemen to you folks. They were courteous! You are having fun there but because of your videos I am having fun here, Thanks for that. Can't wait for the next one. Uh, almost forgot to say this Chris the music in the background while they were dancing was great. I will try to find that music so I can listen it more👍👍🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷💕💕
We use epidemic sounds - lots of choice - yes the police were absolutely charming !! love from us xx
You are having wonderful experiences in Japan, even trying to communicate with the police 😂😂😂
Ask Google Maps for how to drive from Seoul or Shanghai to Tokyo, and it immediately becomes clear why the police are confused. Taking a foreign car to Japan is a totally unusual thing to do. The resolution at 10:00 is fantastic. This officer actually realized that the same thing is likely to happen again and helped to make it smoother the next time. As a German plus only having the report of what happened, I can't judge if there was an element of silent reproach in this, but it was absolutely constructive and helpful.
By the way, there is a bit of a murky issue here, not with the car but with public photography. Japanese law seems to be similar to German law in this respect. You can video in public as much as you want so long as you don't harass people, but you need the consent of recognisable people before publication. It appears that Japanese TV and UA-camrs typically blur the faces of bystanders for this reason. Otherwise they might get sued. It may be easier for foreigners to get away with this as they are harder to sue, but using this seems a bit unfair to me.
You won't get sued. At least not immediately. A person can request you to take down their image online if upload it without permission. If you won't then you get sued. Or uploading that image cause harm to that individual. The odd of that happen is very very low. Japanese like to play it safe so they blur it.
@@zrolyn6367 Makes sense. I guess I should rephrase my main point: Japanese people like to play it safe, so people don't expect to be surprised by seeing their faces on UA-cam contrary to what the law says.
Therefore it's bad form for foreigners not to blur. By not following the social and legal norm, they are breaching people's (limited) expectation of privacy in public and may on occasion be doing damage to someone, e.g. by filming them at a recognizable time in a different location than they told someone else in order to be polite. Even more than Germany, Japan is very densely populated. Without the ability to be somewhat private in public, that would be harder to live with.
Wonderful, awesome and spectacular ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 lovely
Great video editing to maintain interest! I bet you have loads more content than we’ve seen…especially that dance festival…SO colourful and dynamic! Many thanks from a wishy, washy English summer!
Epic point of your journey to think that you’re on most easterly point and from now it’s the journey of your return. Thanks for your travels and for opening our minds to the many places of the world. And there ain’t any roads that Trudy can’t drive : if she can do: Georgia with no road! Literally guys! The rough road to the Arctic Ocean in Canada, and up the hilly road of Black Sea region of Turkey (they were so narrow) and those men’s faces when they saw Marianne in driving seat were a picture 😁 xxx safe travels xx
Ha Ha - thank you for coming with us and sharing these adventure ... Trudy will make it !! woo hoo xx 🌷😉
Chris could've shared some English culture and done his Wurzel dance. 😊
LOL !! Yes he could !
I love how Japan mixes love for modernism and respecting their heritage. Wonderful. Gov supported legacy
Very nice video👍
Thank you very much!
Another excellent leg of your adventure. I echo the sentiment thar has been said about the police, how polite and humble.
What an amazing video ! Have wonderful way back home to the UK !
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Awesome video,everyone is so friendly.which way now is homeward route?are you going via Australia??
We will be sharing that soon - we tried Australia and NZ from the US but it was too costly with the hike in fuel costs and the entry paperwork was tough - so we will be there but in the future with a different vehicle ... maybe we will rent / buy one there ?! 👍😉
"Entry paperwork was tough?" I thought Australia was dead easy, just need a carnet. It's not like Vietnam, China or Thailand, which require a tour with guide and bond (although Thailand isn't too expensive or complicated compared to Myanmar, China or Vietnam).
Lovely to see some actually good cops in the World, what nice guys to give you a note that could help you out as you continue your journey. I have only just come across your channel, have subscribed and will be going back to watch your earlier videos. I do enjoy a good travel vlog channel.
Thanks Mark - glad you are enjoying them - you are joining us as we are trying to plot our drive home to the UK !! So exciting times ahead ... 🙌
Thap map made me smile... looked lie someone got a Tomato sauce bottle and just went for it.
Instantly subscribed . Such a unique journey. I'd love to be able to travel the glove some day like this.
Look forward to following the rest of your journey. Wishing you both a safe journey home!
Welcome aboard! 🌷
It is good to know that the Japanese are so, so friendly. Their reputation is well deserved. At 12.00, that suburb is so peaceful, hardly ant awful traffic, the people are mostly on foot. That is the sort of town I would be happy to live for the rest of my days. At 13.30, I just love the way the people in traditional dress and all the Japanese have a big broad smile as soon as they see someone filming them, so nice.
It’s great to see families all working together 🫶
The police officers were so lovely 👌
Mmmmm I love crab and that looked so tasty 😋
Hospitality at its finest again 👏👏👏👏
Yes it was lovely !! And just the most helpful policemen ever !! I suppose it is a small town thing too 😉👍
Good to watch even better to experience!.Happy Day's.
Good info thank you…Worth the money we think…
Happy Sunday
Love the caption of Japan adventure
...one mile closer to home...wow...lovely couple...greetings from El Salvador, in Central America...
small fact a woman from Leigh lancs called Kathleen Mary Drew-Baker helped the nori seaweed industry and is somewhat of a Japanese legend, the scientist is now known as the ‘Mother of the Sea’ and her work is celebrated in the country each year on April 14.
This is so cool.....you two are so lucky to have cool followers 😊
We have THE BEST community !! woo hoo
Yas! More of Sapporo!
nice free tours hehe
15 months to get home! Wow what an adventure you are having great video subscribed cheers
Thanks - yes we have been on this challenge to drive around the world for 3 years so far so we have had some serious road trips !! LOL - Welcome !!
Fascinating. Thankyou very much
Glad you enjoyed it
I get my konbu/kelp from north of Wakkanai. Lovely dried konbu /kelp.
Great info
mate you absolute legend! We actually live in Sapporo, might have crossed paths
Enjoying your journey!
Try some lubrication on the passenger door hinges! Safe travels....
2:09 This seaweed is kombu,not nori.
The kombu is used for soupstock.
Thanks for the information 🙏
It’s so pleasant to drive around the world and see the sights. I have somewhat done that in a way. I’m a trucker who has driven lorries in several countries over the years. Europe long haul work from uk , spent few years trucking in the USA and Canada , few years in Australia driving a road train , a few months In Bolivia trucking along the death roads , even a little bit of time in Africa delivering humanitarian supplies (god that was hard work due to the muddy roads 🫢 However I’m near retirement and I’m not able for long journeys anymore. My last long journey was last year to Ukraine from Ireland to deliver humanitarian aid. That was the last of my long adventures. I’ve settled back home to Ireland now for local deliveries until I retire. I’m sure we have many experiences to share. All I can say is enjoy the world travel while you can and take in every possible experience.
16:27 spot the child who's so surprised to see them that she forgot to climb to the top!😂
Premium malts beer is my favourite drink 👍
Seriously, I loved my times in japan and can't wait to return.
Hi there, you two british lovebirds! 👋💕
I see the map on the side of your camper van, and I can't wait to watch the video when your journey home takes you two through malaysia later! 😊🇲🇾
Take care, stay safe and no traffic offences! 😬👍
Us too! The route home from here is going to be the most fun with changes and logistics coming out of our ears !! woo hoo - here we go !!
You might need to be getting international subtitles for your diverse international community! 😋
Hey Chris, as nice as the Japanese are. I bet you could have ordered a crab to eat in your Jail Cell! 😂
In all seriousness, glad to see you guys getting plenty of content for us!
Wow you guys are now in Japan. You guys are so inspiring.
Why are you coming home?
We are working our way home via which ever route works out with weather, visa and cost - but hopefully we should be back in a year 😉
I’m so glad you made it to the crab shop! The police seemed so impressed by you guys and it was so lovely to see Amanda in the video too. ❤
Us too! It was a great recommendation - thanks Ruth xx
Would love to visit Japan. It’s a beautiful place. 😊
It really is!
You showed it at the very end, but no mention of what Sapporo is famous for - its beer. It's like going to Dublin and not mentioning Guinness!
😂 beer ramen crab chocolate
@amandaharlow478 But I think beer is probably the only one non-Japanese would be aware of.
Although I never been to Japan, I saw a Morris Minor and an Austin Allegro in Hong Kong! HK number plates, too.
That poop must have been a low flying Alsatian 💩🤩😁😂😂😂😂
“We got seagulled” - I’m stealing that!!! 😂
You can have that one for sure !! 😂😉
お初です🎉素晴らしい、素敵ですね👍誰もが抱いてる夢を実現しています👍これからも、元気で安全に旅を続けて下さい👏お元気でね🤗
Thank you
@@TREADtheglobe good luck
Weren’t the dancers gorgeous… we need more Japanese police globally haha
You're going to love travelling in Japan you can pretty much park anywhere that's not private property or causing nuisance. Michi no ekis are good to park in, but you usually find them in tollway roads which are expensive but convenient. You'll soon learn that the cars are small coz the roads are small. I got stuck in a small road and had to do a 40 point u turn .kei cars have cheaper rego as well.
Hello. I watched this video for the first time. In the scene at 2:15, I believe this is wakame. In English, we generally refer to it as seaweed, but there are various types of seaweed, such as nori and wakame. We process them in various ways and incorporate them into our meals. What you see here is wakame, and if you cook it directly, you can use it as an ingredient in miso soup or other dishes. Due to its strong umami flavor, it has been used for centuries as a broth. You might be experiencing the subtle taste of the sea that emanates from wakame without even realizing it.I pray for the safety of your upcoming journey.
Thank you for this information 🙌
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Van is too wide for the road. 😂😂😅😅😊 Happy travels .
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Didn't expect to hear a Madiba quote today
When the crab shop owner saw you return from the police station he knew you were innocent - Japan has a 90%+ conviction rate!
LOVE,IT GREAT ....
Hello tread the globe🎉
I'd so nice to see Japan drives on the propper side of the road too lol
Hokkaido has the best seafoods. It seems tourists dont travel much around Hokkaido apart from Sapporo and Hakodate. Seen Japan youtubers go anywhere in Hokkaido.
I think certain modifications need to made to the lights and of course changing to a speedometer in kilometers. Wonderful journey
Hi - yes we have adaptors for the lights and our speedometer has miles and Kilometers - it is standard in our van 👍
@@TREADtheglobe Awesome. I just remembered because I brought my Volvo back from Japan to the UK and had to get those adjustments before I go put it on the road. Glad to see you are enjoying Japan etc. I assume you are taking advantage of the hot springs too to relax and refresh. Enjoy 😊 Shikotsuko lake area is nice too, cycled around there around 25 years ago.
Watching this made my day and also put a smile on my face. As a Japanese and also fluent in English from living abroad from most of my life, I loved the conversation between you guys and the Japanese policemen. I'd think you are not in Japan right now, but I'd think you had a travel of a lifetime with your van while in Japan.
Awwh Thank you - we had so much fun !!
Another great vlog, one child grows up to be somebody that just loves to learn another child grows up to be somebody you'd just love to burn, well not of course but just a lyric
Japanese police are polite because the publics are polite.
Hello, I hope you are all having the time of your life and thank you for taking me a long with you :) 1000 Yen is $9.32 Canadian and $7.04 USA dollars and only $5.48 Pound sterling :) wow Beautiful place for sure -- Mad love from the east coast of Canada. Your red line and your green line on your map I'm in the middle :) LOL We have the highest tides in the world here on the Fundy and you would have loved to see it :) Maybe next time round :) Travel safe :)
We hope so ... Yes the Red was the route we planned before we left in 2020 ... so now we have a green route to show what we have managed to do LOL !! But Yes ... we will be back to Canada as we loved it so much in BC with my aunt and our friends there ... so we will have to come check out the East Coast !! 🙌🌺🙏