I can see how John had such success. First appearance but he seemed mellow and at home right away. Couldn't be happier you're still out here serving up videos, John. :)
Wow! I never watch this Tokyo Eye. Interesting format too! In 2009 was my first trip in Japan too, and I remember after watch just a few year my 2009 photos I see some I took at Shibuya crossing, and you were there with NHK team filming one of the Tokyo Eye, good souvenir.
Thanks for putting this up. I remember the show. Watched a whole lot of NHK back then and loved the Tokyo Eye show. Still do. That show brought you to my attention.
This episode had so much heart; maybe it's the talking to actual locals, the private eye part. It felt so genuine. That French woman is truly living her best life I can tell.
I Googled “Tokyo Eye” and it stated the show ran between 2006 to 2022. John Daub appeared in 20 episodes and Jennifer Julien appeared in 6 episodes. I thought perhaps Peter would have done a few episodes but he did not.I really enjoyed watching this. My favourite one is still with John and Jennifer appearing in the same episode 😊
GREAT SCOTT! John, you getting younger and younger! From your previous Tokyo Eye 2011 video posting to now your first debut in 2009! Its great a look back at your hay days in reporting with Tokyo Eye. :)
I did one segment, My Private Tokyo in episode #101 in 2008 but this was the first one as a studio reporter. Before UA-cam was really a thing, making these was the blueprint for OiJ with info etc.
@@onlyinjapanGO Ah, gotcha John. Indeed 2009 as your first studio appearance with NHK's Tokyo Eye. Now you mentioned "My Private Tokyo ep. 101" as a segment you have done, am curious on it and shall try to find it on UA-cam to check it out. :)
Thanks to his upbeat vibe, sharp wit, and amazing personality, John has become the ultimate daily bridge between Japan and fans of Japanese culture everywhere. Thank you, John, for bringing daily joy and your ever-bright smile!
Hey I remember now I used to peak at this back in 2009 as a little kid. I swore when I first found your channel I was like "Why do I know him from somewhere?"
John this brings back memories, also the flute and only in japan intro, midnight ramen runs, 7/11 midnight runs, pork,rice, eggs yudon snacking, this was just right
Happy to see footage of how Japan was when i first visited. The gradual changes, be them big or small, somehow make todays Japan look and feel different. Not saying better or worse, just… different. And yet you notice the things that are still the same as „back then“ and that me fell in love with Japan.
John, did you save the skates for Leo? I lived in Okinawa for five years and enjoy revisiting Japan periodically. I can't help but be impressed that after the same period of time you found yourself on NHK helping non-Japanese appreciate what the country has to offer. If we ever cross paths, I'd like to sit down with you and I'll buy the first round (hint, I'll be in Sapporo for the snow fest in 2025).
This episode was filled with joy and laughs, an absolute blast, really enjoyed it. I need that Katsuobushi Grinder!!! 👌 Ameyokocho, Let’s Go! 👍 -“Ne, Doku iku no?” “Ameyokocho da yo!” -“Yappare!” ☺️
@@onlyinjapanGO I’ve been watching OiJ for a while, and my wife sometimes catches them with me. As we’re watching this she said the same thing: you sound nearly the same!
Aloha 🤙 from Honolulu!!! Could you please put up some more retro Johniffer videos from you two back in the day 🙏. I know that there's a couple more out there on UA-cam of you and Jennifer together.
Fall 2009 was my freshman year in College....I feel like that was not that long ago but looking back it kind of is 😅 Man...I wish I had the opportunity to visit Japan back then well before the tourist boom that japan has now. I was fortunate to visit Japan in 2020 just before pandemic hit which was great because it kept 99% of the tourists home. I basically saw almost no tourists on that trip. But still early 2000s japan wouldve been so fun to experience 😊
The very first time I saw John Daub... a staged scene on Tokyo Eye many many years ago in which he and another dude competed in courting a lady on a cruise and John got left out. Poor John. I related😂
That was a constant theme, I get screwed and end up alone LOL I didn't write the scripts ... but there were scripts and well, I played along and tried to have some fun.
@@onlyinjapanGO Well, as a result, I still remember you, but for the life of me, I can't remember who the other two actors where. And I watched literally every episode of Tokyo Eye. Boy, I miss it. It played an important role in growing my love for Tokyo before my work started bringing me there 3 months a year. I felt at home the first time I set foot out of the plane. 🤗
John you should film future videos in the same style with the same style camera lenses so You can make Japanese retro style reviews for the modern era. I think that would be incredible
I am REALLY BIAS towards the ERA of Japan when AKEBONO..aka CHAD from Hawaii..Ruled the SUMO world and might battle against..MYnoME...Anything, around that time period reminds me of the fleeting golden age of JAPAN...
A little but not much - tourists have taken advantage too much, don't know when it's insulting LOL so I think the era of haggling is over but you never know. If you're haggling for 50 cents, I think it's a problem.
2009 to 2024 (in less than a week it will 2025) .... I think Ameyoko didn't change that much ...even the fashion ...if you wear the same clothes you see in the video today... it wouldn't look outdated
Its really melancholicly ironic to see japan now. Back then japan was so vibrant, innocently lively, and enthusiastic. Now, you can hide to feel the vibe of depress these days everywhere. XoXo Japan🩷
John was a natural from the start. He should be the official foreign ambassador for all of Japan!
I can see how John had such success. First appearance but he seemed mellow and at home right away. Couldn't be happier you're still out here serving up videos, John. :)
After hearing John mention his appearances on shows like this it’s nice to finally see some of them!
This was a really fun watch! Thanks for posting!
What an awesome snap shot in time. Thanks for sharing these John, I love seeing old footage like this.
Love these. Thanks John
'Hi, I am John Daub from New York and living in Tokyo for FIVE years now". Seem like 500 years ago!!
Right, I moved to Tokyo after 7 years in smaller cities and countryside in 2004.
Wow! I never watch this Tokyo Eye. Interesting format too! In 2009 was my first trip in Japan too, and I remember after watch just a few year my 2009 photos I see some I took at Shibuya crossing, and you were there with NHK team filming one of the Tokyo Eye, good souvenir.
Thanks for putting these up, John. I still know very little about your past on-air career, so seeing things like these is pretty interesting.
Keep 'em coming, John. Get the ramen episode you did with Kevin Rooney up, that was brilliantly entertaining!!!
Thanks for putting this up. I remember the show. Watched a whole lot of NHK back then and loved the Tokyo Eye show. Still do.
That show brought you to my attention.
Now we have the origin story of you and the guy that sells candy. Loving these throwback vids, thanks
This episode had so much heart; maybe it's the talking to actual locals, the private eye part. It felt so genuine. That French woman is truly living her best life I can tell.
It’s crazy how much good NHK content there is that will never get seen. Lunch on was my fav. 😊
Through the free NHK World app you can still see Lunch On, at any time. It’s one of my favourites, too.
I Googled “Tokyo Eye” and it stated the show ran between 2006 to 2022. John Daub appeared in 20 episodes and Jennifer Julien appeared in 6 episodes. I thought perhaps Peter would have done a few episodes but he did not.I really enjoyed watching this. My favourite one is still with John and Jennifer appearing in the same episode 😊
GREAT SCOTT! John, you getting younger and younger! From your previous Tokyo Eye 2011 video posting to now your first debut in 2009! Its great a look back at your hay days in reporting with Tokyo Eye. :)
I did one segment, My Private Tokyo in episode #101 in 2008 but this was the first one as a studio reporter. Before UA-cam was really a thing, making these was the blueprint for OiJ with info etc.
@@onlyinjapanGO Ah, gotcha John. Indeed 2009 as your first studio appearance with NHK's Tokyo Eye. Now you mentioned "My Private Tokyo ep. 101" as a segment you have done, am curious on it and shall try to find it on UA-cam to check it out. :)
Discounts on everything , Ameyoko sounds my kind of place 😎Thank you for sharing this 🙂👍!!!
15 years ago!
wow
When 2009 starts looking like 1999 😢😢😢
Japan is living in the year 2000 since 40 years
Thanks to his upbeat vibe, sharp wit, and amazing personality, John has become the ultimate daily bridge between Japan and fans of Japanese culture everywhere. Thank you, John, for bringing daily joy and your ever-bright smile!
john is full of charisma unlike the other guy looks more like a grumpy cat
This is cool John! I never got to see your Tokyo eye stuff cuz I don’t have nhk
Great! It had been all online and on the NHK World app since 2012 and now UA-cam since 2021 :) but the old stuff just disappeared, sadly.
So much fun! Thanks for posting this!
Thank you so much for your posting☺👍
Hey I remember now I used to peak at this back in 2009 as a little kid.
I swore when I first found your channel I was like "Why do I know him from somewhere?"
Thanks for sharing John.
Some of the prices haven't changed much in 15 years. Amazing!
John this brings back memories, also the flute and only in japan intro, midnight ramen runs, 7/11 midnight runs, pork,rice, eggs yudon snacking, this was just right
John lookin’ like a Backstreet Boy.
2009, i was busy watching korean shows and kpop when I could have travelled japan already. 😂
These Old Video's are Great ,Keep them Coming. I noticed that I didn't see that many foreign tourists compared to now .
always fun to recap your past shows! thanks for the share ! stay awesome!
Happy to see footage of how Japan was when i first visited. The gradual changes, be them big or small, somehow make todays Japan look and feel different. Not saying better or worse, just… different.
And yet you notice the things that are still the same as „back then“ and that me fell in love with Japan.
Really fun to see something from the old box. ty for this wonderful Christmas gift.
Oh man, the classic VCR tracking lines at the bottom. Quality tele right here !
I miss Tokyo Eye.
Why dont shows looks like this anymore??
If I had to take a wild guess, it was probably the switch to digital programming
I mean more of the designing/editing of these shows.
@@noxcure No longer 4:3 as well.
2009 feels like a lifetime ago and just like yesterday, at the same time. In 2009 I was planning my first-ever trip to Japan for 2010!
ancient throwback haha nice one john 👌
John, did you save the skates for Leo? I lived in Okinawa for five years and enjoy revisiting Japan periodically. I can't help but be impressed that after the same period of time you found yourself on NHK helping non-Japanese appreciate what the country has to offer. If we ever cross paths, I'd like to sit down with you and I'll buy the first round (hint, I'll be in Sapporo for the snow fest in 2025).
Awesome!
Cool! Thanks for sharing it. Great seeing an amazing work. ✌️
I love these throwbacks❤
Ameyoko... can be said one of my fav place in Tokyo
After all this time, John still sounds exactly the same!
Throwback
I remember watching this one years ago!!! I used to love the "My Private Tokyo" sections.
This episode was filled with joy and laughs, an absolute blast, really enjoyed it.
I need that Katsuobushi Grinder!!! 👌
Ameyokocho, Let’s Go! 👍
-“Ne, Doku iku no?”
“Ameyokocho da yo!”
-“Yappare!”
☺️
God. Gotta love this throwback episodes 😍
I know some people hate these kind of scripted and over-the-top shows, but they're fun and charming in their own way. 😅
Thank you for sharing!
Voice hasn't changed (saying this as a compliment)
Really? Definitely more maturity in it now. More character but still peppy :)
@@onlyinjapanGO
I’ve been watching OiJ for a while, and my wife sometimes catches them with me. As we’re watching this she said the same thing: you sound nearly the same!
Ah, I remember seeing this when it came out. I miss that show.
Feels nostalgic and super familiar at the same time :)
This is a video from only 15 years ago, but feels like the 80's
OMG Chris and John look so young, you two guys have aged like fine wine.
Thanks, more please.
Happy Birthday Aichan! Happy holidays and God bless you more🙂🎂💐
this is weirdly nostalgic
Aloha 🤙 from Honolulu!!! Could you please put up some more retro Johniffer videos from you two back in the day 🙏. I know that there's a couple more out there on UA-cam of you and Jennifer together.
I am also fascinated by 2009 Japan being located in an abandoned 1990s fitness vhs
Nice! I hope we get to see the laser trap episode with secret agent John. Tokyo eye 2020 Season 3 episode 36 A deeper Tokyo experience.
The wise man from the NHK, Guru John, in his Ameyoko monastic outfit. Looks like a sage.
If I'm not mistaken, John's outfit in this episode is also on an Only In Japan Discord emoji? 😄
2009 was the year i just got back to Japan from the US after graduating from college.
JOHN That is not the only program you have bin in on NHK.
major throwback!
Seems such a more energetic time, really. :)
Fall 2009 was my freshman year in College....I feel like that was not that long ago but looking back it kind of is 😅 Man...I wish I had the opportunity to visit Japan back then well before the tourist boom that japan has now. I was fortunate to visit Japan in 2020 just before pandemic hit which was great because it kept 99% of the tourists home. I basically saw almost no tourists on that trip. But still early 2000s japan wouldve been so fun to experience 😊
The very first time I saw John Daub... a staged scene on Tokyo Eye many many years ago in which he and another dude competed in courting a lady on a cruise and John got left out. Poor John. I related😂
That was a constant theme, I get screwed and end up alone LOL I didn't write the scripts ... but there were scripts and well, I played along and tried to have some fun.
@@onlyinjapanGO Well, as a result, I still remember you, but for the life of me, I can't remember who the other two actors where. And I watched literally every episode of Tokyo Eye. Boy, I miss it. It played an important role in growing my love for Tokyo before my work started bringing me there 3 months a year. I felt at home the first time I set foot out of the plane. 🤗
John you should film future videos in the same style with the same style camera lenses so You can make Japanese retro style reviews for the modern era. I think that would be incredible
I love the game show theme music when they’re shopping
Hey look, the video quality was still better than the old live streams! 😜 😜 😂 🤣 🙌🏻🙌🏻🔥
Going to have to check what the prices are like today... Melon on a stick here I come!
Let me, let us know what you find.
4 strawberries on a stick for 100 yen is definitely unheard of now. More like 800 yen for 3 strawberries on a stick.
4:00 Is that candy shop still around?
Sure is! And still 1000 yen!
John has been very good friends with the family that owns it for years
He is apart of Japanese TV history
I love japan 🇯🇵
1:57 they were using Air Gear soundtracks 🔥
I wanna shop in 2000s Japan!
Does this place still exist??
Why does this feel older than than what it's supposed to be? 2009 we already have Smosh
I am REALLY BIAS towards the ERA of Japan when AKEBONO..aka CHAD from Hawaii..Ruled the SUMO world and might battle against..MYnoME...Anything, around that time period reminds me of the fleeting golden age of JAPAN...
Can you haggle like this anymore in Ameyoko? Seems like the prices have gone way up these days.
A little but not much - tourists have taken advantage too much, don't know when it's insulting LOL so I think the era of haggling is over but you never know. If you're haggling for 50 cents, I think it's a problem.
1:52 reminds me of a song from Air Gear. Probably same sample.
2009 to 2024 (in less than a week it will 2025) .... I think Ameyoko didn't change that much ...even the fashion ...if you wear the same clothes you see in the video today... it wouldn't look outdated
Dan Larusso really looks like John
😊😊🏆🏆
We were so much better looking then--if only we knew then what we know now!
😂
Hey i know that guy!
Sugoi ne
good times before over-tourism
who is this handsome guy?
That big pack of ikura for 1000 yen?!
Holy shi look at your hairdoos, you look so youthful lol
These are awesome. Cringey, but still awesome lol
America street
gotdam swej
KARATE KID ~!!!
Wo w
😂😂😂😂
more more more please!!!
Man we need that @Bryancox @Neidegradstyson and @michiukaku to speed it up with a backwards time machine!!!!
Its really melancholicly ironic to see japan now. Back then japan was so vibrant, innocently lively, and enthusiastic. Now, you can hide to feel the vibe of depress these days everywhere. XoXo Japan🩷