I re-uploaded this video since there were some audio problems -- the music in the beginning was missing. Sorry for the confusion m(_ _)m I hope you enjoy the show! I'm already finishing up the next episode from Kagoshima! -John
+ONLY in JAPAN I have wanted to live in Japan my entire adult life. I do not know anyone, can not read or speak Japanese, and no idea how to get a job there. You sir have depressed me watching these videos. I subscribed though :). I will live it vicariously through you, the best I can do. Gl John thx for the videos
Thank you so much for watching and it makes me feel good to hear you're inspired by the series. Please come and visit and I'll keep making the shows to give you more ideas on what to do on your adventure. -John
Yes, I took a lot of purikura when I fist came to Japan. It's changed so much! Filming this was the first time in 10 years that I took one again! By the way, like your show :) keep it up! -John.
I love Japanese culture and I'm happy john makes it so much easier to learn more about it . keep up the good work I've been subscribed since your fourth post and have been coming back ever since . Johns personality really makes it a fun experience .
love this video reminds me of being in Japan in 2007 and getting these photos taken with my friend, it was really fun! I'm going back to Japan next year can't wait!! loving these videos John :)
I'm from Australia and even here Purikura was a pretty popular thing when I was in high school, or at least within my friend group. I still have all the photos, I keep them in a small tin and look through them when I want to feel nostalgic. Ahhh, memories :)
My 12 year old daugher and I like to watch all of your videos and like to say, "Only in Japan' in a deep voice during your intro theme. Keep up the great work! I look forward to visiting Japan as a bucket list item very soon. You have given me some great suggestions, places to visit and things to see and do.
+Bryan Crisp Hahaha! That's so nice to hear! I just met my friend Peter last weekend (he does the opening intro) and I'll tell him that. So thankful for your support and the nice comment! Hope you make it to Japan sometime soon! -john PS: Peter's Narration Homepage www.petervongomm.com/
you have a pretty awesome show, I'm so happy every time I see a new video come up! I hope one day I'll be able to go to Japan and get to see and do all the cool stuff you show in your videos!
Like I said in my last comment, I love these booths! If we had them here in the USA I would have used them like made as a kid and even now! I once got a normal photo booth picture where I was inside a wanted poster like a pirate that I loved. My late mom hated it but she like the picture. Great video as always! Keep up the good work John! I've heard of Kagoshima but never looked it up. That sand looks awesome!
I love these videos. You should definitely have a lot more subscribers just from the brilliant job you do of the videos. very professionally done & interesting :)
+pipster06 Thanks! Also appreciate more people watching! Best way to support the show is the share the video :) thank you so much for watching and the feedback! -john
i LOVE purikura back then in the days !!!! Back then in the 90s in singapore where i am from , we have the SNK Neo Print , and i use to take pictures with this machine , a lot ... and there is another one too from konami called puri puri canvas , in which you can draw on your this pictures once you are done with it !! And i do remember in the puri puri canvas , there is like little hiyokos in their shells !!!! I missed them so much !!!! Nowadays we dont have that much of purikura in singapore .... but i still miss the old machines on which i used to take pictures with !
I can't wait to do this with my bestest friend (she moved to Tokyo last Feb to teach English, and I'm going to Japan on Friday [well, it's an overnight flight, so I get there Saturday] to see her and have fun). I think they also have volcanic sand baths in New Zealand.
+ONLY in JAPAN I love purikura I live in Chicago and we have three purikura booths here in an arcade I go too. I loved the background info keep up the good work John
I love this channel! After going to Japan, I want to go back. It's my dream to live there! This keeps me updated on what is happening there too! Great video! *Suggestion for a new video: Video Games like Taiko no Tatsujin, Project Diva Arcade, ETC.*
The music reminds me of the deafening music 🎶 in arcades! WOW! Also if you don't like loud 🔊 noises don't go near a Pachinko arcade, it's like the loudest 🏭 industrial sounds you could imagine! Levi Catford 😺 London UK ✌️
Yeh there great memories!!!! Amazing what they can do now days too!!!! Looking forward to the Kagoshima!!!! Also John was yoko in the old photo was yr girlfriend she's kawai !!!!!!!
John, your videos are simply amazing. I visited Japan in March of 1998 and I can clearly remember taking the purikura pictures with my friends when I was there. It was a lot of fun. The technology and booths have really advanced. Sorry If this is a question you have already answered, but have you ever made a video telling your story of how you made it in japan? Thanks again.
My local Round 1 arcade imports a lot of Japanese arcade games, and they have at least 5 of these. Finally, a Japanese experience I don't have to shell out the price of a plane ticket for
Milk Is Good You do not go out to hook-up with your friends! You go out with your friends to meet.... ~drum-roll~ OTHER PEOPLE! I'm 16 and even I know how that works. :P
Very cool video. I recently came across this channel and love all the videos on it. It's my dream to visit Japan; but can't afford things like vacations, so this is the closest I will likely get to see what its like. What is that song called that starts at 5:30? Sounds awesome.
I've been sick with the flu this past weekend and came across Japan blogs and then across your videos and became obsessed. Now I want to go visit Japan one day! but I was wondering if in these machines do they have an English option? for tourists or anything that helps them translate what they are reading?
Oh wow! You have been in Japan for such a long time! I remember these were really popular during my middle school years in Taiwan too :) I think all of the girls had one of those purikura photo books! Although I feel like Purikura has fallen more out of popularity recently as compared to the mid 2000s?
hey im a huge fan of your show! i am also living in japan for a couple months as a student. Are you guys going to be coming to Osaka anytime soon? if so, could i tag along for the episode? thank you
Do the machines have an option for english, when you go though the editing? Otherwise I would feel all lost, and won't be able to make it before the times out xD
There was no English menu that I could find but this is a great chance to ask people to help and make friends. I found that many of the people would help when you asked and even take the purikura with you if you wanted. If you're lost, take advantage of the chance to meet the locals :) -John
love all your videos! they are all interesting, funny and full of information. a request from your fan. please do a video at Akihabara Maid Cafe (pick the most interesting one). :D
Thank you so much! I was going to film a maid cafe in 2013 but -- most of the ones I knew about were out of business. These days, chains have taken over and they are tourist traps for the most part. There are also already a lot of videos on it and that means it won't get much exposure on UA-cam. Maid Cafes are not in my plans for this year but you now have me thinking I should do one :) thank you! -John
it amazing how japan come up with so many things to do. i would die to be there one day, do you need an assistant by any chance!? greeting from mexico!
It is everywhere in Japan that you'll find flags of other countries hanging here and there? I've seen some videos in which the American flag was hanging just like the Italian one in this video.
I re-uploaded this video since there were some audio problems -- the music in the beginning was missing. Sorry for the confusion m(_ _)m I hope you enjoy the show! I'm already finishing up the next episode from Kagoshima! -John
+ONLY in JAPAN I always love that intro music ha
Very professional. Always love his vids.
+ONLY in JAPAN - Purikura sent your smart phone... I guess it's been a while since my last purikura session. Thanks for the video - excellent work!
you should do Japan street art
+ONLY in JAPAN I have wanted to live in Japan my entire adult life. I do not know anyone, can not read or speak Japanese, and no idea how to get a job there. You sir have depressed me watching these videos. I subscribed though :). I will live it vicariously through you, the best I can do. Gl John thx for the videos
I'd like to say since I discovered your channel, I've been more and more inspired to go to Japan. Thank you my good man for what you do.
Thank you so much for watching and it makes me feel good to hear you're inspired by the series. Please come and visit and I'll keep making the shows to give you more ideas on what to do on your adventure. -John
ONLY in JAPAN your channel blew up!
Always impressed with the production of the videos!! They're fun to binge watch ^^ Thank you for your hard work :)
This show keeps blowing my mind
Always knew you were a ladies man, John.
hahaha
Very nicely edited and filmed! I use to take a lot of purikura with my friends in high school haha very nostalgic!
Yes, I took a lot of purikura when I fist came to Japan. It's changed so much! Filming this was the first time in 10 years that I took one again! By the way, like your show :) keep it up! -John.
That photo sticker booths power level is over 9000!!!!
Really, nobody's going to question Mr. Bean photobombing John's pictures?
I love Japanese culture and I'm happy john makes it so much easier to learn more about it . keep up the good work I've been subscribed since your fourth post and have been coming back ever since . Johns personality really makes it a fun experience .
love this video reminds me of being in Japan in 2007 and getting these photos taken with my friend, it was really fun! I'm going back to Japan next year can't wait!! loving these videos John :)
I'm from Australia and even here Purikura was a pretty popular thing when I was in high school, or at least within my friend group. I still have all the photos, I keep them in a small tin and look through them when I want to feel nostalgic. Ahhh, memories :)
this video brought back so many memories from when I lived in Japan from 1996-2001. thanks for this video! loved it
what made you move?
Your eyes are so big already and the editing makes them even bigger :D
Hi, John! Just started watching your videos yesterday, and I'm addicted!! Already subscribed~
Thanks for making such fun, informative content :D
Looks fun! Might try it when I go to Japan in a couple weeks' time. :)
Hahaha!... "This isn't what I saw in the mirror this morning"
I don't know why but the way he said that.. it killed me man xDD
YEESSSS IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!
my long awaited episode💖💞
thankyou for making this episodee
+ojiojioji You’re welcome! -john
+ONLY in JAPAN we have purikura here in America it's so fun to use. I loved your video by the way
OMG These Purikura Sticker Photobooths are SERIOUS!!
This is awesome! It reminds me of the Snow App! what a crazy and fun idea!
My 12 year old daugher and I like to watch all of your videos and like to say, "Only in Japan' in a deep voice during your intro theme.
Keep up the great work! I look forward to visiting Japan as a bucket list item very soon. You have given me some great suggestions, places to visit and things to see and do.
+Bryan Crisp Hahaha! That's so nice to hear! I just met my friend Peter last weekend (he does the opening intro) and I'll tell him that. So thankful for your support and the nice comment! Hope you make it to Japan sometime soon! -john
PS: Peter's Narration Homepage www.petervongomm.com/
you have a pretty awesome show, I'm so happy every time I see a new video come up! I hope one day I'll be able to go to Japan and get to see and do all the cool stuff you show in your videos!
Like I said in my last comment, I love these booths! If we had them here in the USA I would have used them like made as a kid and even now! I once got a normal photo booth picture where I was inside a wanted poster like a pirate that I loved. My late mom hated it but she like the picture.
Great video as always! Keep up the good work John!
I've heard of Kagoshima but never looked it up. That sand looks awesome!
Nice to hear from you again and THANK YOU for reposting :) -John
Lots of places in SoCal have genuine puribooths! Theyre really fun
Tried on my first trip to Japan 🇯🇵 in 1998 and that was enough! 👍
I love these videos. You should definitely have a lot more subscribers just from the brilliant job you do of the videos. very professionally done & interesting :)
+pipster06 Thanks! Also appreciate more people watching! Best way to support the show is the share the video :) thank you so much for watching and the feedback! -john
i LOVE purikura back then in the days !!!! Back then in the 90s in singapore where i am from , we have the SNK Neo Print , and i use to take pictures with this machine , a lot ... and there is another one too from konami called puri puri canvas , in which you can draw on your this pictures once you are done with it !! And i do remember in the puri puri canvas , there is like little hiyokos in their shells !!!! I missed them so much !!!! Nowadays we dont have that much of purikura in singapore .... but i still miss the old machines on which i used to take pictures with !
really nice video just gives me an idea on what to do in Japan with my sister! keep the videis coming!! 😉
I can't wait to do this with my bestest friend (she moved to Tokyo last Feb to teach English, and I'm going to Japan on Friday [well, it's an overnight flight, so I get there Saturday] to see her and have fun).
I think they also have volcanic sand baths in New Zealand.
Have fun and be safe !
This made me look forward to my trip to japan even more! thank you!
I found a few of these machines at Round One in WA and it's surprisingly a lot of fun.
Watching this channel and abroad in Japan have made me determend to visit Japan. Thank you and keep up the excellent work your doing.
+ONLY in JAPAN I love purikura I live in Chicago and we have three purikura booths here in an arcade I go too. I loved the background info keep up the good work John
Fascinating only in Japan ☺ ♥ 🇯🇵
great video I love your only in Japan videos great job thanks for sharing this with us😁
I love this channel! After going to Japan, I want to go back. It's my dream to live there! This keeps me updated on what is happening there too! Great video! *Suggestion for a new video: Video Games like Taiko no Tatsujin, Project Diva Arcade, ETC.*
Thank you for the episode suggestions! (This episode came from a viewers idea a few months ago!) -John
I've watched all your videos and i can't wait to go visit one day the more i see of Japan the more i want to move there one day :)
I've been to these type of photo booths before but they were slightly older 2010 photo booths since I was at a Japanese arcade in Lakewood, California
Good stuff as always! Cant wait to hear about the volcanic sand place!
+Food Challenge Bros. Loved the sand bath! Looking forward to releasing it this week! -john
wah~ the Girl with the Purikura Diary is a SID fan! :3
like me!!! :3
I can't stop watching your videos! 😍😍😍 keep it up John! You're starting to make me want to save up to go to Japan! Haha
+Nataly Ayala Please do come for a visit! SO happy for your support and for watching and commenting :) next one is on the way! -john
I actually still have Print Club pictures on my bathroom mirror. XD Pretty faded now but still hanging in there!
The music reminds me of the deafening music 🎶 in arcades! WOW! Also if you don't like loud 🔊 noises don't go near a Pachinko arcade, it's like the loudest 🏭 industrial sounds you could imagine! Levi Catford 😺 London UK ✌️
This is amazing !!! Looks so fun
Yeh there great memories!!!! Amazing what they can do now days too!!!! Looking forward to the Kagoshima!!!! Also John was yoko in the old photo was yr girlfriend she's kawai !!!!!!!
We had the best experience at one of these so much fun for our vlog!
John, your videos are simply amazing. I visited Japan in March of 1998 and I can clearly remember taking the purikura pictures with my friends when I was there. It was a lot of fun. The technology and booths have really advanced. Sorry If this is a question you have already answered, but have you ever made a video telling your story of how you made it in japan? Thanks again.
This is like ur own little photo shoot.. 😂😂
I LOVE THIS! 😍👌
You looked really pretty on those photos John lol😁
My local Round 1 arcade imports a lot of Japanese arcade games, and they have at least 5 of these. Finally, a Japanese experience I don't have to shell out the price of a plane ticket for
Another great video!!🙂
i miss these 😢 i'm half japanese so i used to live there and it was amazing
SUGOI !!! Very cool & funny episode!!! Great!!! :D
I can't wait to see more videos!! Love your Show :D hope to visit japan soon :D
Awesome as always!
Love Your Stuff John!!!! Keep It Up!!!!
+Tony Smith Thanks!! -john
3:38- Ok, I need that Mr. Bean one in my life. There's just something about his creepy, crosseyed gaze that I love
My wife and I love taking these pictures! We always make silly faces. We found one in Edgewater New Jersey, at a place called Mars New York.
I've never been a big fan of having my picture taken, but that volcanic sand bath from the next episode looks like something I could desperately use.
Nothing beats purikura on a drunk night out with friends!
+True Mexico - so true.
+True Mexico Not big into sex then?
+ThePoptartster "Nothing beats Sex on a drunk night out with friends!"
>Nothing beats Sex
>Friends
>Sex and Friends
Yeah no thanks.
Milk Is Good
So when you go out drinking your only option is your friends??? XD
Milk Is Good
You do not go out to hook-up with your friends! You go out with your friends to meet.... ~drum-roll~ OTHER PEOPLE!
I'm 16 and even I know how that works. :P
keep up the nice good with these videos man
+2Bro Gaming Thank you! -john
Very cool video. I recently came across this channel and love all the videos on it. It's my dream to visit Japan; but can't afford things like vacations, so this is the closest I will likely get to see what its like.
What is that song called that starts at 5:30? Sounds awesome.
Mr. Bean!!!! Love your Only in Japan series, keep 'em coming :)
Mr Bean was SO BIG IN JAPAN in the late 1990s. He made several Japanese car commercials. Probably can find them on UA-cam. -John
I like all of your videos
Make & upload much more
Nice video, Love ur channel, Big Fan😁.. Would love to see an episode on shinkansen
I've been sick with the flu this past weekend and came across Japan blogs and then across your videos and became obsessed. Now I want to go visit Japan one day! but I was wondering if in these machines do they have an English option? for tourists or anything that helps them translate what they are reading?
Oh wow! You have been in Japan for such a long time! I remember these were really popular during my middle school years in Taiwan too :) I think all of the girls had one of those purikura photo books! Although I feel like Purikura has fallen more out of popularity recently as compared to the mid 2000s?
Great episode :D
I like your VDO thank you 👍
Love the videos keep it up!!!!!
For sure their navigation of machine are so fast although it has many many function!
OMG! that song in the background at 0.20 through 0.35 is Country Girls!
Emily Case OMG I noticed that too!! 😃
Hey nice to see you on Abroad In Japan's Video!
That was fun! Enjoyed being a part of the madness :) -John
best content here !
hey im a huge fan of your show! i am also living in japan for a couple months as a student. Are you guys going to be coming to Osaka anytime soon? if so, could i tag along for the episode? thank you
pelicula!!! love it very cute. oxoxo from Mexico.
great video, i'd loved to see more new videos
coool! keep uploading!
Do the machines have an option for english, when you go though the editing? Otherwise I would feel all lost, and won't be able to make it before the times out xD
There was no English menu that I could find but this is a great chance to ask people to help and make friends. I found that many of the people would help when you asked and even take the purikura with you if you wanted. If you're lost, take advantage of the chance to meet the locals :) -John
That is actually a great idea! Thank you for the tips! 😃
John it's awesome and like only in Japan episodes
i looove purikura ^^
GREAT VIDEO.......
You're soo tall its adorable
I love Purikura haha even though it indeed makes you look weird! Next month I will make them again with my family when we are in Japan :)
+leylafashion Yeah! It's part the experience visiting Japan I think :) -john
+ONLY in JAPAN for sure! I have a Purikura photo album ;)
love all your videos! they are all interesting, funny and full of information. a request from your fan. please do a video at Akihabara Maid Cafe (pick the most interesting one). :D
Thank you so much!
I was going to film a maid cafe in 2013 but -- most of the ones I knew about were out of business. These days, chains have taken over and they are tourist traps for the most part. There are also already a lot of videos on it and that means it won't get much exposure on UA-cam. Maid Cafes are not in my plans for this year but you now have me thinking I should do one :) thank you! -John
If I ever go to japan do you do tours? I'll pay what ever you charge thanks and love all the videos keep up the excellent work.
You should go to an animal cafe! In Tokyo they have bunny ones, owl ones, and/or cat ones!!
enjoy your vids. please do more often!
+Sonny S Next one on the way! -john
They have these in the USA I remember taking a picture at one
oh wow really now I see thanks 😉
Look how young i used to be! Lol dude you're ageing well , you look almost the same 20 years aggo !
it amazing how japan come up with so many things to do. i would die to be there one day, do you need an assistant by any chance!? greeting from mexico!
John your faces are to die for :D :D :D
+Michaela Smolakova It's hard for me to do what they do :P I just don't have the skills to pose well. -john
You did well! ;)
It is everywhere in Japan that you'll find flags of other countries hanging here and there?
I've seen some videos in which the American flag was hanging just like the Italian one in this video.
Must go to check out Japanese vending machine manufacturers!
Ah, seems like a precursor to the smartphone selfie.
when I go to japan when im 20 with my friend thats the first thing were going to do!!
We have this in the USA photo booth there fun
Hey John, you should more anime videos (: I loved the manga ones.
definetly ill go there
Thanks for sharing!
+unaanguila You're welcome! -john