FIRST time in JAPAN: Tokyo is Truly INCREDIBLE 🇯🇵

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  • Опубліковано 30 тра 2024
  • Ever dreamed of getting lost in the vibrant energy of Tokyo? Take a walk with me on my very first day in Japan! This more or less unedited adventure captures the rollercoaster of emotions that come with solo travel. We'll wander through some of Tokyo's most popular areas, soaking up the sights and sounds along the way. There are moments of pure elation, but also the inevitable frustrations and challenges to overcome that make travel such a wild ride.
    #tokyo #japantravel #solotravel
    Chapters:
    0:00 - Tokyo Narita Airport
    3:20 - Skyliner train to Ueno station
    6:00 - First look at Tokyo streets
    10:38 - My capsule hotel
    12:48 - A quest to find Ramen
    23:10 - Day 2 begins
    24:38 - 7-Eleven Tokyo
    31:20 - Tokyo Marathon
    37:08 - Akihabara Electric Town
    42:03 - Tokyo Namco Arcade
    46:46 - Tokyo Metro Station - Akihabara
    52:39 - A quest to find Tokyo's Imperial Palace
    59:34 - Tokyo Imperial Palace
    01:06:12 - Pork Katsu Curry lunch
    01:11:45 - Tokyo Pharmacy
    01:15:48 - Tokyo Starbucks
    01:18:57 - Tokyo Shinjuku
    01:22:34 - Tokyo Shinjuku currency exchange
    01:27:34 - Tokyo Omoide Yokocho food street
    01:30:19 - Patrolling Shinjuku's streets
    01:36:17 - Tokyo Shinjuku Golden Gai
    01:37:45 - Tokyo Public Toilet
    01:38:19 - A quest for Soba Noodles
    This episodes starts with me landing in Tokyo's Narita Airport, my first time ever in Japan! I then take the Skyliner bullet train over to Ueno station where my hostel is closely located to. After checking out my capsule hotel I head out for my first bowl of Ramen.
    Day two began with me heading to breakfast at the local 7-Eleven convenience store. Following that, I took a stroll towards Akihabara Electric Town which I thought was incredible! The Namco Arcade was a highlight for me. During my time in Akihabara I noticed the annual Tokyo city marathon was taking place which was a sight to see.
    It was then time to take the Tokyo metro to Tokyo central station in where I tried for at least 45 minutes to find the Imperial Palace. It took this long due to many subway exits being strictly controlled by police and not allowing the public through! Eventually I found it, walked around the beautiful Imperial Gardens before hitting a local cafe for a spot of lunch, pork katsu curry.
    After lunch, I grabbed a coffee at Starbucks but not before I ran into a Tokyo pharmacy to pickup some cream for my hands. All ago towards the vibrant district of Shinjuku. I was elated walking around the streets of Shinjuku, truly a trendy cyberpunk vibe. I almost got tricked for the second time during the video at the currency exchange there but instead managed to find one that was quite a reasonable exchange rate! Later, I grabbed a quick bowl of soba noodles before getting back to my capsule hotel for a good night's rest.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 493

  • @OliBarrettTravel
    @OliBarrettTravel  Місяць тому +143

    Subscribe if you enjoyed :) There are plenty more Japan videos on their way.
    Glad to see it's being well received so far!

    • @user-yd7kr2td2d
      @user-yd7kr2td2d Місяць тому +13

      welcome to Japan😊

    • @ULTRAJAPAN524
      @ULTRAJAPAN524 29 днів тому

      Japan is famous for its righteous "samurai," "bushido," "ninja," and "shogun" who defeat evil, but there are also "hissatsu shigotonin" who assassinate unforgivable evil doers.

    • @ULTRAJAPAN524
      @ULTRAJAPAN524 29 днів тому

      Please search for 《 hissatsu shigotonin.》

    • @ULTRAJAPAN524
      @ULTRAJAPAN524 28 днів тому

      BTW. I'm gay, so I go to ”Kanamara Matsuri,” an erotic, mysterious, and strange festival at Kanayama Shrine in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, every April !!

    • @dousyo
      @dousyo 13 днів тому +4

      20:34
      さすがにカメラ止めろって言われてるのにそのまま回し続けるのは迷惑かな、、、
      映りたくない人もいるだろうし隣の女性もカメラのほう見てるし。
      日本に来たならそれなりのルールやマナーを調べてから来て欲しい。
      あと堂々と英語が通じると思って話しかけられるのもあんまり嬉しくない。日本に来たなら日本語喋ってくれる?

  • @Mi-cr9iz
    @Mi-cr9iz Місяць тому +174

    ゴミ箱がないのは海外の人からすると結構困りますよね😂
    チップを渡すのは失礼な訳ではなく、ただそのような文化が日本になくて驚いているだけです!店員さんもチップは受け取れないけれど、その気持ちが嬉しかったと思いますよー!
    ぜひまた日本に来てくださいね!楽しいビデオをありがとうございます!🌟

    • @user-pq2fy4gg2j
      @user-pq2fy4gg2j Місяць тому +13

      コンビニで買った後のゴミは同じ系列のコンビニに持って行くと捨ててくれますよ。

    • @drip726
      @drip726 Місяць тому +5

      日本人も困りますw

    • @ABCD-ee7en
      @ABCD-ee7en 20 днів тому +8

      店員目線からするとチップを貰うとそのお金の処理が困るんだよね。
      個人で貰うのはルール的にNGだから、店の責任者に色々と事情を説明する手間が増えちゃう。
      個人営業でやってる店なら受け取ってくれるところもあるかもだけど。

    • @user-pm7eg3qi5t
      @user-pm7eg3qi5t 7 днів тому +1

      チップ文化は日本だとストリートライブとか曲芸ならokのとこがあるけどそれ謎だよね...

    • @user-kn4kj3ip4w
      @user-kn4kj3ip4w 2 дні тому

      チップは財務省が税金を完璧にとるために国家方針としてない文化を作ろうと奔走している。30~50年くらい前は普通にチップに近い概念は日本にもあった

  • @Bodneyblue
    @Bodneyblue Місяць тому +138

    I traveled to Japan twice last year solo...Only ever been to Greece (twice) which was organised and sorted by late partner...I spent 3 weeks in Japan in Jan 23 and 2 weeks in late Nov early Dec...I stayed in Tokyo and then traveled as far south as Kagoshima..and stopped of at Kumamoto, Hiroshima, Osaka and Kyoto on my way back to Tokyo...I pretty much walked everywhere unless using the Shinkansen between stays...I dont speak a word of Japanese and had never booked a trip in my life. (56 in a few weeks)...I did use the trains abit more on the second trip...As I stayed in the Yokohama and Tokyo area. I loved Japan...And wish I could return...But I truly wish I could of had my late partner with me...She would have loved it also.

  • @user-vr1lt1ki7g
    @user-vr1lt1ki7g 2 місяці тому +161

    ようこそ日本へ
    なんか見ててハラハラしました🤭

  • @joonlee2031
    @joonlee2031 Місяць тому +140

    Your appreciation and curiosity for Japan is infectious. Good to watch someone so much in aww and excited for the country enjoy their time there. Japan is the cleanest and safest country I've ever been. People are polite and dedicated. Have a great trip.

  • @melocitysolo9574
    @melocitysolo9574 Місяць тому +82

    The world can be roughly divided into two parts. It is Japan and other countries. I stayed in Japan for a few weeks, but every day was so beautiful and wonderful and fulfilling that I had the day to return home in no time. After a few days, I had very mixed feelings. Why didn't my country become like Japan?

    • @-m8675
      @-m8675 Місяць тому +10

      日本は男性社会
      昭和までは
      父親服従でした(,,• •,,)♥
      とことん小さい頃から
      礼儀を両親から叩き込まれます
      それは どこの国も同じだと思っています
      他人様に迷惑かけるなと
      良く大人はその言葉を口にしています
      自分がされたら嫌な事はしない

      貴方の居る場所も
      心がほっこり出来る暖かいところになりますように
      日本が良いと言って下さる事に嬉しく思います
      ありがとう❤
      今 🌸桜が満開です
      優しい陽射しと爽やかな風が ひらひらと桜の花びらを🌸🌸は舞あがらせています
      ほんのいっときの春のスタートの楽しみです

    • @user-rr9oe8iv5f
      @user-rr9oe8iv5f Місяць тому +4

      んなこたぁない。日本含め各国それぞれの良さがある。海外行った事ないけどね

    • @user-tg9pr6vc6c
      @user-tg9pr6vc6c 28 днів тому +2

      Thank you for your nice comment.
      I have never been outside of Japan.
      Is our country different from the rest of the world?
      I don't know about other countries, but I'm happy to have been born in Japan.

    • @mariaroncara2132
      @mariaroncara2132 28 днів тому

      A turist is different! You will never be welcomed inside this civilization in a 100 years. Try and you will see!

    • @user-rp4cr5lt8s
      @user-rp4cr5lt8s 6 днів тому +1

      @@user-rr9oe8iv5f治安とかそういった面はマジで日本とそれ以外で分けていいレベル。海外色々行ったけど夜に緊張感持たずに出歩けるのってマジで日本くらい。人によってはそこが居心地良すぎてハマるんだろうね。

  • @inugoyanotami
    @inugoyanotami 19 днів тому +8

    旅先で見知らぬ隣人に助けてもらったり、カルチャーギャップに戸惑ったり、ちょっとした後悔を伴う失敗をやらかす事も含めて、全てが旅の思い出。
    充実した日本旅行を満喫している様子が、見ていて気持ち良い。

  • @mikaneko1
    @mikaneko1 Місяць тому +100

    日本人から少々厳しいコメントもありますが、あなたが日本人と積極的に交流をして日本の文化に敬意を払っていることはちゃんと伝わっていますよ😊
    私が貴方の国に行った時に私は完璧に振る舞える自信が全くありません。
    まだ動画の1/3しか見ていませんが、貴方の旅を楽しく見守りたいと思います。

  • @user-fs5dm8uh4w
    @user-fs5dm8uh4w Місяць тому +47

    外国を一人で旅するのが凄すぎる。🎉

    • @Fleeglebutt
      @Fleeglebutt Місяць тому +6

      Japan is intimidating, but it's a really great place to visit! The Tokyo subway is far easier to use than the unreliable buses we have in Auckland, New Zealand.

  • @user-gn2ts2yd5p
    @user-gn2ts2yd5p Місяць тому +38

    こちらも旅しているみたいな気持ちになります。ありがとうございます😊

  • @user-dg7jf5yy7o
    @user-dg7jf5yy7o Місяць тому +59

    日本を愛してくださって心から感謝致します。❤

  • @rcesou8698
    @rcesou8698 Місяць тому +44

    私も今日、田舎から東京に初めて観光に来てあなたと同じ感想です。なにもかも新鮮でわ~おとついつい口に出してしまいました。雨で傘を持ってない自分を傘にいれてくれたり風で飛ばされた帽子をわざわざ車から降りて拾いに行き老人に渡しに走りました。それを見た時やっぱり日本人だわーと思いました😊

  • @user-ml8gp9iv4v
    @user-ml8gp9iv4v Місяць тому +27

    面白い動画ありがとうございます😂
    また日本に来てください👍

  • @yuckey71
    @yuckey71 Місяць тому +92

    日本に来てくれてありがとう!いっぱい遊んでおいしいものを食べて、楽しい思い出をたくさん持って帰ってもらえたら嬉しいです。
    日本人は英語が不得意ですが、助けを求められたらよほど急いでいない限り何とか助けようとする人がほとんどだと思います。これは日本の誇りです。

  • @KingRat355
    @KingRat355 Місяць тому +88

    I have to say, this is the most real vlog I've ever seen. No annoying music like most travellers use. Instead you fill it with live talking and impressions. There were lots of interesting thoughts popping up like, do the japanese realise how cool their cities really are etc.

  • @ta9yamomomo
    @ta9yamomomo Місяць тому +34

    すごく明るくて前向きでフレンドリーな人で、見ていて心があたたかくなりました✨
    私が外国に行ったら、緊張してしまってこんなにフレンドリーに話しかけるのが難しいです😥
    見習いたいです!✨
    人生1回きりですから、例え小さな失敗をしても、やらないよりいいですよね😆

  • @Aureolelegends
    @Aureolelegends Місяць тому +89

    Really love the chill nature of your videos. It's like we're exploring the city together.

  • @kusountenshi7305
    @kusountenshi7305 Місяць тому +31

    The reason for the no picture/filming signs is due to Japan's extremely strict privacy laws. You're actually supposed to blur out faces unless you get each persons permission to show any representation of them on any media platform, including youtube. If they can be recognized in any way shape or form on any media without their consent, it is a violation of privacy laws, which is why a lot of shows in Japan, especially the NEWS, blur out most of what they're filming. For restaurants/stores, you're supposed to get permission to film inside.
    For receipts at stores, see the little box of receipts (e.g. at 7-11) below where the receipt pops out, put yours in there if you don't want it. You leaving it dangling in the 7-11 cash register is rude for the next person who has to deal with the receipt you left to get theirs.
    Money trays at the register, you put your money in the tray. Don't hand the money to their hand. If you see a tray, and there will always be a tray, use the tray.
    Tipping..., as a US expat, I love the fact there is no tipping culture here, especially now with how ridiculous it's gotten. Leave that garbage culture out of Japan. And yes, it is somewhat insulting to them since they're just doing their job. The idea might be different today, but tipping has a dark legacy.

    • @unkopower7899
      @unkopower7899 28 днів тому +2

      he's a UA-cam influencer - he can't be bothered with a foreign country's rules.

  • @user-fg2pm8es2u
    @user-fg2pm8es2u Місяць тому +163

    ようこそ日本へ。今は旅行するのに一番良い季節です、楽しんでください。

  • @user-qj6ni8ei1p
    @user-qj6ni8ei1p Місяць тому +36

    日本ではごく普通の職員の対応がそんなに親切な事に感じるなんて思いもしなかった。

  • @user-tz7gn3cc5j
    @user-tz7gn3cc5j Місяць тому +19

    楽しそうな動画見つけた🥰今から見るよ

  • @apline8288
    @apline8288 Місяць тому +33

    Tip is not required in Japan.If a clerk receives a tip, the cashier's calculations after closing will be disrupted. Some people are reluctant to accept excessive amounts of money from customers. So there's no need to tip. It's nice for store staff to hear a heartfelt thank you from a customer.

    • @rototo5586
      @rototo5586 Місяць тому +1

      日本では他に偏見を得ないよう、チップを頂くことはありません。然し乍ら会計とは別に包頂いてしまうことがあります。その場合店の従業員全員で遣わせて頂きます。

    • @fairlykirari
      @fairlykirari 4 дні тому

      お釣りは要らないと多く出すことはあります。

    • @user-ym6wq2mm1p
      @user-ym6wq2mm1p 3 дні тому

      そうそう。一円でもレジ誤差が出るとなかなか大変なんです。
      もらったお金を、自分のポケットにしまうというのも、日本人にとって罪悪感を伴うことがあります。
      「ありがとう」という気持ちだけで、十分幸せです!

  • @pekomike2502
    @pekomike2502 Місяць тому +34

    There are many places in Japan where you are not allowed to take pictures. It is written at the entrance.

  • @momoakb48
    @momoakb48 21 день тому +7

    When traveling to Japan, just saying a few words such as greeting ``Konnichiwa'' and thanking someone ``Thank you very much'' will make the other person happy. Many Japanese people do not speak English.

  • @miukun23
    @miukun23 Місяць тому +17

    Hello, I am glad you enjoyed Japan.
    Tokyo is now visited by many foreigners.
    We Japanese are not very good at English.
    However, we like to interact with foreigners.
    I am proud of Japan to see your excitement in Tokyo.
    I hope you will continue to love Japan.

  • @jaime38amor
    @jaime38amor Місяць тому +34

    Hello, I just randomly ran across your channel because it popped up in recommendations and your thumbnail caught my eyes so I thought why not. I'm a Japanese guy used to live in Japan but now living in Vancouver, Canada for 30 years and I miss Japan a lot these days so I've been following many channels from Japan (both by Japanese and foreigners) and I just hit the sub button for yours as well but just noticed you are still brand new on the channel, am I right? Considering that, I think your video is quite good and impressive. You gave me an impression of having already hundreds of thousand subs but literally you are spanking new! LOL! Good on you. What I liked and enjoyed about this video was your genuine excitement and honest comments on what you felt and thought as you were walking through the streets in a foreign country. It is my home country so many things in the video is "normal" and is nothing out of ordinary stuff but it still also gave me the similar sense of excitement like you as I've been living outside Japan now for so long. It's nice to see the current Japan/Tokyo in details what's going on. What is also very interesting and a lot of times I thought it was funny, it made me chuckle with your honest and pure reactions/excitement and comments. It was nice to see your point of views with different details about certain things with Japanese people or some stuff (like signage or buildings...etc)because you are coming from the western world and I do understand the both sides now. There were so many times how much I wanted to be there inside of the camera to help you at certain points when you were struggling how to buy ramen or tickets for the ride to trains...etc. But you did quite well in the end and I'm glad many Japanese people tried to help you even though their English wasn't very good. It was a super enjoyable video watching the entire time and I could have watched even more. It took me back to the time when I was living in Tokyo (specifically in year 2005 when I was working in Tokyo for a year, going there from Vancouver, Canada but I ended up moving back to Canada afterwards as I couldn't take the stress working intensely in Japan all alone in a typical Japanese company....as you can imagine as a Japanese person! LOL!) It was also very nice to see you trying to respect the culture and people as much as you could. Oh and that reminded to tell you why perhaps many restaurants and businesses don't seem to appreciate cameras inside. This is my guess but I still believe there is some good reason to this, and what it is that recently there have been some terrible incidents by some foreign UA-camrs came to Japan and you probably heard about "Johnny Somali" guy from the US, and particularly he caused a lot of damage and upheaval to the UA-cam business or to particularly to other foreign UA-camrs in Japan because of his unbelievably terrible behaviours during his stay in Japan which left a very bad taste and impression on foreigners or foreign UA-camrs with many Japanese people so unfortunately. (If this is the first time to hear about the guy, you can check many videos and articles talking about him when you Google his name.) So I think it has to do with that guy and some other similar crazy stupid UA-camrs caused the harm forever. So I do thank you for showing a lot of respect and just being descent nice pleasant foreign tourist during your visit in Japan. I wish you all the best and safe trip and I'm looking forward to watching your future videos. Please go back to Japan again to see more about my home country. Cheers!

    • @OliBarrettTravel
      @OliBarrettTravel  Місяць тому +4

      What a lovely read, thanks for taking your time to watch and write this!

  • @ashleyw5064
    @ashleyw5064 Місяць тому +26

    1:44:16 The man who refused the tip seemed to say "osaisen."
    He suggested making a donation to the temple.What the heck!

  • @Moemuntz
    @Moemuntz Місяць тому +43

    Man broke every Japanese cultural unwritten rule in one video 😂 that’s one way to learn a new culture I suppose. Still well mannered and a good lad that respects the local way of life unlike many we have seen. Good video. Keep it up!

    • @user-qh7rw5gy5i
      @user-qh7rw5gy5i 22 дні тому +2

      Would've been a lot easier if he did research. It's not hard to look up basic customs to be aware of. Internet is free

  • @travelkoy9358
    @travelkoy9358 Місяць тому +12

    When you buy a take out drink or food, you are not supposed to drink or eat inside the place. Its because the pricings for dine-in and taken-out is different, take out price is cheaper than dining in and so if eat in with take out price is basically cheating the system. The law was implemented a few years ago so I guess most people who come from outside Japan may not know it.
    Next time, please keep it in your mind.

    • @macszki
      @macszki 9 днів тому +1

      日本人だってそんなに厳格に守っていないと思うのだが...
      (店員も客もそんなことどうでも良いと思っている)

  • @user-yc4gx9gk5g
    @user-yc4gx9gk5g Місяць тому +28

    I'm Japanese and I understand you might be confused if you come to Japan from a country with a tipping culture.
    most restaurant employees in Japan are forbidden by their work rules to receive additional money from customers (whether it is as a tip or not), so the two staff members in your video were just confused cause they couldn't explain it in English very well.
    they weren't offended by your tipping, you know.
    FYI, the male staff member at 1:11:00 is saying "we can't receive a tip. instead, so please donate to the shrine if you like.".
    payment methods in Japan are a bit complicated, but for travelers who want to pay for public transport or small purchases with a smartphone, I strongly recommend setting up a SUICA App.
    even so, there are still some stores that only accept cash, and it's really troublesome.
    I'm a little surprised that you went to Nagayama, cause the ramen restaurant you went to is the kind of place that Japanese core ramen lovers prefer rather than travelers.
    I like the oily soup of that ramen too, and it makes my stomach upset every time lol.
    have a nice trip!

    • @OliBarrettTravel
      @OliBarrettTravel  Місяць тому +6

      Thanks a lot for clarifying and for the advice re. payments!
      I always try to find the local spots like Nagayama, they're usually both better and cheaper than more well known ones and it feels like a much more authentic experience. I'll just make sure I have cash next time 😆

    • @user-yc4gx9gk5g
      @user-yc4gx9gk5g Місяць тому +4

      @@OliBarrettTravel great👍
      will you continue to travel to other countries?
      I'm looking forward to your other videos!

    • @OliBarrettTravel
      @OliBarrettTravel  Місяць тому +4

      @user-yc4gx9gk5g Yes I will be :)

  • @asuka9921
    @asuka9921 Місяць тому +1

    日本に来てくれてとっても嬉しい!
    そして日本をこんなにも褒めてくれてすごくハッピーな気持ち😆🧡

  • @skysky6403
    @skysky6403 Місяць тому +7

    Amazing country.The light of Asia🇯🇵

  • @sua6484
    @sua6484 2 місяці тому +61

    日本人って優しい人多いよね☺️ ほっこりしました!

    • @IloveMohammed991
      @IloveMohammed991 Місяць тому +5

      ガチでそれな。ローガンポールの動画見てたら日本人の優しさが仇で返されてて悲しくなった。こういう良識のある外国の方はどんどん日本に来てね!と言っても俺も外国人だけどね😂

  • @Music-oz3sz
    @Music-oz3sz Місяць тому +4

    This is your first time in Japan, and I hope you have a great trip. There are so many things to see and do in Japan that it's hard to decide where to go. The trains in Tokyo are so crowded with people that it can be hard to get around.

  • @AvrCdavr
    @AvrCdavr Місяць тому +23

    Video was so good. I didn't even realize you only had 154 subscribers until it was over. Subscribed.

  • @user-ym6wq2mm1p
    @user-ym6wq2mm1p День тому

    なんでもない道や自動販売機にもすごくワクワクしているのが、とても新鮮で楽しかったです!!
    東京の方はあまり話さないイメージですが、あなたがとてもフレンドリーなので、日本語ができなくてもコミュニケーションが取れていて、感心しました!
    日本に関するすべての動画を見ようと思います。

  • @filipereis4721
    @filipereis4721 Місяць тому +16

    Its nice to see someone so amazed with japan and its refreshing seeing someone that commits errors that most of us would make on our first time there ( like not having cash on hand) loved your video!

  • @ayas764
    @ayas764 2 місяці тому +30

    Those little restaurants have been around for decades. Just recent years, they became tourist attractions. I think the owners still want to make sure locals who have been coming in the restaurants and bars feel comfortable without worrying about their privacy to be exposed. That may be a big reason why lots of places ask you not to film! Sorry if you felt rejected!!

    • @OliBarrettTravel
      @OliBarrettTravel  2 місяці тому +7

      It was never an issue as people always asked nicely. I always got the feeling that it was coming from a good place!

    • @greenrosebluebird
      @greenrosebluebird 2 місяці тому +2

      Wow, what a fun video! I love watching your adventure. Explore, experience with naked eyes. Good spirit!
      I live in Yokohama, next to Tokyo but I am from Azumino, Nagano prefecture with high mountains and hot springs in the center part of Japan. Hope you will experience some country side of Japan, too!

    • @OliBarrettTravel
      @OliBarrettTravel  2 місяці тому +2

      Nagano? Then you might be glad to know where we're going next 👀@@greenrosebluebird

    • @greenrosebluebird
      @greenrosebluebird 2 місяці тому +1

      Are you going to Nagano?
      If so, you'll see beautiful high mountains called Japan Alps.
      Totally different from Tokyo.
      Hope you love it.

  • @user-wg6fs5ub5s
    @user-wg6fs5ub5s 27 днів тому +1

    I live in Shibuya. Thanks for coming to Japan❤❤❤

  • @user-cz8dl1nv8d
    @user-cz8dl1nv8d Місяць тому +21

    When in Rome, do as Romans do.
    We have to adapt to the culture including language where we visit.
    Therefore, you should've used Japanese when talking to people. Even if your Japanese is not fluent, no one will care about.
    Please do not take it for granted that people speak in English.

  • @marekskibinski6811
    @marekskibinski6811 Місяць тому +36

    100% real and honest video . Well done 👏 going Japan next month and after watching your video I can’t wait even more for it 🙈 enjoy bud 😀

    • @user-et5pd1jj6e
      @user-et5pd1jj6e Місяць тому +5

      貴方も日本を楽しんでください👍
      お待ちしています😊

  • @sambrewster3889
    @sambrewster3889 Місяць тому +10

    very courageous posting a video after a long flight.....thanks for helping me as i will be travelling for the first time there shortly. arigato gosaimasu

  • @Tzippi
    @Tzippi Місяць тому +14

    Amazing trip! I just found your channel. I’m in the US, but I’ve been in Japan virtually since Saturday. Thank you for the long video! I am looking forward to the rest of your videos.

  • @user-sy9tg7lv9o
    @user-sy9tg7lv9o Місяць тому

    外国人から見た日本が伝わって新鮮でした。
    リアクションと感想も凄く良かったです!!

  • @user-rv7oi3jk7u
    @user-rv7oi3jk7u 2 місяці тому +10

    Welcome to Japan!! Hope you can enjoy cherry blossom.

    • @OliBarrettTravel
      @OliBarrettTravel  2 місяці тому +2

      I caught some just before I was was leaving, it's lovely!

  • @kuze_com
    @kuze_com Місяць тому +16

    Many Japanese people can't speak English, so they get nervous when they see foreigners 😂
    It's not that we dislike foreigners, so please feel free to come to Japan.

  • @pastense
    @pastense 2 місяці тому +12

    Just got back home from there last week. And I’m SUPER depressed 😔 I’ve made all the same mistakes you’ve made lol. So no worries learning the hard way like I did. And you’ll have much better weather. Make sure you capture the cherry blossoms!

  • @MageArtGreenDragon
    @MageArtGreenDragon Місяць тому +2

    Oh dude that was a fun trip and hilarious as well. Thanks for nice clip and i hope you enjoyed yourself there.😁

  • @55bebe
    @55bebe 9 днів тому +2

    店員さんが「我々にチップを渡すなら、お賽銭に使ってください」と言ってましたね。彼らは嬉しかったと思います。ですが私達はチップを貰うことに慣れていませんし、彼はみんなが平等に働いている中自分だけが貰うわけにいかないと考えたのかもしれません。だから彼は、自分1人にチップを渡されるよりも、神社や公共の場にあなたのお金が使われることを願ったんだと思います。

  • @user-oq8ou3qr3p
    @user-oq8ou3qr3p Місяць тому +13

    What does respect for your travel destination mean to you?
    I think it's best to learn the rules of that country in advance. Language can come later.
    Signs prohibiting photography are carefully posted in many shops.
    There is always a sign prohibiting bringing coffee into the shrine.
    If your field of view is so narrow that you miss everything, you should stop taking pictures.
    “The attitude of learning the rules of a country and the simple language of that country” If you can understand this, please come to Japan again 🇯🇵

    • @user-yc2er7vh9f
      @user-yc2er7vh9f 12 днів тому +2

      この人はまるで日本の街を動物園やテーマパークのように楽しんでるね
      そこに暮らす人々への気遣いが感じられない

  • @user-xl4ub4kz2n
    @user-xl4ub4kz2n Місяць тому +1

    Welcome to JAPAN🇯🇵🌸⛩️

  • @higuchish
    @higuchish 2 місяці тому +5

    Welcome to Japan 😊 very interesting to see the city I grew up in in another person’s view/perspective. So funny you got excited for literally everything on the day 1 🤣 Hope Japanese people keep treating you well ☺️

  • @nannannoo
    @nannannoo Місяць тому +53

    ナムコで他人のことを堂々とスマホで写真を撮ることは失礼です。
    気をつけてください…

  • @user-qn6kw8ll8l
    @user-qn6kw8ll8l Місяць тому

    良い思い出を👍👍

  • @kartiksharma8591
    @kartiksharma8591 2 місяці тому +15

    Dude great video. Compared to all the short-form content on UA-cam these days, long-form is a nice change of pace. You keep the video very entertaining with your commentary. More than happy to Subscribe brotha, looking forward to more content, keep at it :)

  • @nano-0520
    @nano-0520 2 місяці тому +13

    ようこそ〜😸✨✨

  • @HN-ze8qg
    @HN-ze8qg 2 місяці тому +19

    GET Suica or Pasmo ASAP
    Nobody buy train tickets all the time!
    Hope u enjoy more smoothly

    • @HN-ze8qg
      @HN-ze8qg 2 місяці тому +4

      U can use it everywhere
      Subway JR seven eleven statbucks supermarket vending machines

    • @OliBarrettTravel
      @OliBarrettTravel  2 місяці тому +8

      I'll be more prepared next time 😆

    • @higuchish
      @higuchish 2 місяці тому +5

      You can install it on your phone! 😊

  • @user-bv9pt7ce5u
    @user-bv9pt7ce5u Місяць тому +3

    1本目の動画からこんなに視聴されてるの珍しいよね

  • @oneyedthing
    @oneyedthing Місяць тому +72

    Unbelievable that people still do vlogs and not know about the basics.
    Little rules to go by that everyone planning to go to japan should know by now. And these common rules has been popularized more than 10 years ago.
    1. Always bring cash. In some cases international bank cards will work but can take up time and hold up a line . Get their local cards like a Suica card
    2. Stop talking inside any train,, resto, and capsule hotels unless you have adequate spacing that people will barely hear you. Much better if you dont talk at all. Most of them dont really care. But levels of annoyance can be observed if they keep looking at you. If they tell you to stop it means you are doing it too much.
    3. Inside any establishments, ask permission if they allow you to record a video. That cook was already annoyed at you for talking too much then you have to shove your camera in his kitchen w/o asking permission in the first place.. Not every vlog should be about talking while recording a video. Record a video then do a voice over in your editing software. You are in Tokyo, chances are you probably are the 10000th person to brag that you have a youtube channel and you are recording their place.
    4. If you are also lazy to learn basic japanese to communicate, download a voice translation app on your phone. Some japanese gets embarrassed when they dont understand you and you forcing them to understand your language can hold up their time. Not because they are polite it means it is ok. Translated phrases from the app like "I'm going to the Imperial Palace.' "What's the even't here" "I would like to dine in" would pace things up and cause lesser stress to the employees
    5. DO NOT TIP

    • @OliBarrettTravel
      @OliBarrettTravel  Місяць тому +7

      When I go to new places I treat the people and culture with my upmost respect and approach my experiences with an open mind. I do not wish research the country thoroughly before I go as that sucks the childlike wonder and enjoyment out of it.

    • @oneyedthing
      @oneyedthing Місяць тому +25

      @@OliBarrettTravel
      1:10:47 If you truly respected them you shouldn't even attempted to do that tipping stint. It is against their culture(.with a camera directly in their faces, no less).
      Your video would have been interesting maybe around the year 2012. Or you can change the title to "What NOT to do in Japan" to help raise more awareness

    • @OliBarrettTravel
      @OliBarrettTravel  Місяць тому +4

      Plenty more videos on the way that you can dissect. You must find it fun! 😆 @@oneyedthing

    • @vrakula
      @vrakula Місяць тому +36

      @@oneyedthing Completely agree with everything you mentioned. If you are a guest in their country you must adapt. Only some basic research and knowledge and common sense is needed, it is not that hard really. There's enough ignorant western vloggers in Tokyo as it is.. it is embarrassing really.

    • @KingRat355
      @KingRat355 Місяць тому +7

      I've seen tons of vlogs in Japan. You can clearly seen that he is very respectful and appreciative towards the whole culture. I would say that this style is much more interesting compared to music and voice over. The genuine live impressions and reactions are what makes this vlog great.

  • @lovelove-gm7wb
    @lovelove-gm7wb Місяць тому +1

    楽しいビデオでした✨✨

  • @piyoori9999
    @piyoori9999 Місяць тому

    日本に来てくれてありがとうございます!🙌

  • @lika-mi5wz
    @lika-mi5wz Місяць тому +15

    とても良いチャンネルですね
    同じ場所をみて、あなたのように多くのことに気付ける人は少ないとおもいます
    また、わたしにとってこれはとても良い英語教材になっています
    チャンネル登録しました!
    応援しています!

  • @GeorgeIter418
    @GeorgeIter418 Місяць тому

    日本へようこそ。
    楽しんで下さい!

  • @justani
    @justani 2 місяці тому +5

    what a long and fun vlog! keep on enjoy walking!

  • @sing8895
    @sing8895 28 днів тому

    英語分からないのに全部みてしまった、、楽しんでくれて嬉しいです‼️

  • @user-sl5vv9bl2r
    @user-sl5vv9bl2r Місяць тому +2

    ずいぶん歩きましたねお疲れ様でした。😊

  • @harryjaggardtravel
    @harryjaggardtravel 13 годин тому

    lets gooo!

  • @n7d2
    @n7d2 Місяць тому +5

    ようこそ日本へ😊
    深夜に面白くてついつい夜更かしして見てしまいました。

  • @user-ek1tz5du6o
    @user-ek1tz5du6o 12 днів тому +4

    日本人は英語はほとんどの人が喋れません。喋ることができるのは10%程度だと思います😂だからボディーランゲージや基本的な英語ばかりになってしまうんです😢話したい気持ちはもちろんあるけど私たちに英語はとても難しいんです。ゴメンネ。

  • @Music-oz3sz
    @Music-oz3sz Місяць тому +1

    ようこそ日本へ

  • @user-hb2km2jk9n
    @user-hb2km2jk9n Місяць тому +57

    他の人の顔が映ってしまっているので、許可を取るか、モザイクを入れた方がいいと思います。
    日本観光楽しんでください😊

  • @benzskyeshxc96
    @benzskyeshxc96 Місяць тому

    The raw struggle adventures make this video more enjoyable ngl lol. Good on you mate navigate this nightmare, if i was you probably anxiety going through the roofs.

  • @143kelp9
    @143kelp9 Місяць тому +1

    good video🎌🎥

  • @5ifty6ixmediauk
    @5ifty6ixmediauk 3 дні тому

    Video is brilliant mate. You DO look like Ice Poseidon though😂😂😂
    When you give ppl your Card, bow and give it to their hand.

  • @user-sn8md3yb2g
    @user-sn8md3yb2g Місяць тому +1

    Hello!
    That was a great video!
    I'll keep watching your videos.
    I'm Japanese, but I've never been inside the Imperial Palace.
    I'll go next time.

  • @mariaibarra6456
    @mariaibarra6456 Місяць тому

    Lo nuevo en electrónica- es muy interesante

  • @genichiro100
    @genichiro100 Місяць тому +20

    日本へようこそ!ただ、何処でも撮影するのはちょっと気を付けないと!

  • @user-dl8tc9hi3b
    @user-dl8tc9hi3b 22 дні тому

    我々日本人からすれば日常風景だけど、外国人からはすごく特殊な街に見えてるようで、新鮮な反応が面白かったです。

  • @miwastar
    @miwastar Місяць тому +8

    ラーメン屋さんは現金支払いのところが多い。

  • @karakkaze
    @karakkaze 24 дні тому

    Looks like you had a wonderful visit in Japan. I am originally from Japan but have been living in the US for the last 30+ years. I go to Japan at least twice a year to visit my aging parents. You picked a great location to stay in Ueno. Ueno is one of the most convenient locations to stay. in Tokyo if you land in Narita Airport. You also managed to navigate yourself during the Tokyo Marathon. You did a great job on your first day!

  • @vinepenguin
    @vinepenguin Місяць тому

    The first ticket machine you used at Akihabara station is for Shinkansen only.

  • @ronaldobichara271
    @ronaldobichara271 Місяць тому

    Lucky you, whenever i go to Tokyo, i have to face a 28+hrs journey. I live in rio de janeiro, for me is the farest place i can go.

  • @user-jq7qu3xg6j
    @user-jq7qu3xg6j Місяць тому +1

    すごく友好的で素晴らしいですね〜😊

  • @mariaibarra6456
    @mariaibarra6456 Місяць тому

    Todos son muy amables y te ayudan

  • @billlee2458
    @billlee2458 Місяць тому +13

    Back alley walking is safe even late at night

  • @sharp1019
    @sharp1019 15 днів тому

    日本に来てくれてありがとう😊

  • @yukigil
    @yukigil Місяць тому

    I felt like I was traveling with you !

  • @vcr0506
    @vcr0506 Місяць тому

    日本に遊びに来てくれてありがとう。

  • @eleszar1
    @eleszar1 2 місяці тому +15

    my bro went to japan without a single search :D great vid mate

  • @travelswithalain
    @travelswithalain 2 місяці тому +7

    Great video!

  • @kaipearson2465
    @kaipearson2465 2 місяці тому +3

    hey bro just stumbled on the channel youve got a great presenting style keep it up g

  • @cplova333
    @cplova333 Місяць тому +9

    Damn this guy didn't do research

  • @user-ik3ti4wp2f
    @user-ik3ti4wp2f Місяць тому +1

    武道館のコンサートは浦島坂田船ですね!わたし行ってました!😊
    なんていう偶然✨うれしくなりました!

  • @yuujikitagawa8082
    @yuujikitagawa8082 Місяць тому

    interesting! I got a good idea of how tourists who come to Japan from abroad feel and spend their time there. I also realized that I need to study English more.

  • @Zedem0n
    @Zedem0n Місяць тому +6

    Watching you reminds me of my first time back in September. But I wasn't alone then. I came back a second time for 10 days in Feb-March and it was just if not even more awesome to be doing this solo. What a place. Enjoy!
    PS: for the capsule, I don't know which one you went for, but I can't recommend Rembrandt Capsule in Shinjuku enough. It was cheap as well, but looked much bigger than what you got in Ueno. I stayed there for 8 nights. I'll do it again.

  • @snackenjr
    @snackenjr Місяць тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @yyuu8639
    @yyuu8639 29 днів тому +1

    めちゃくちゃいい雰囲気のラーメン屋さん選んでる!

  • @markjones3057
    @markjones3057 2 місяці тому +8

    Love the video, so nice that everyone is polite and helpful.
    Did you notice you walked past a bin the first time you said you couldn't find one?! 😅

  • @thomastan6132
    @thomastan6132 Місяць тому +2

    I love your video, and yourself, the happy and natural. Been to Japan once 4 years ago, going back this August. Look forward to. 😊

  • @user-xk7rl4ny1n
    @user-xk7rl4ny1n 9 днів тому

    I love your video:)
    Welcome to Japan!!
    The day you went to Tokyo Station, the Tokyo Marathon was taking place, so many of the roads were open only to ticket holders😂
    Even for Japanese people, it would have been difficult to walk.