Just wanted to say if you haven't ordered her guide book you are MISSING out. It's beautifully illustrated, provides plenty of space for memories and itinerary notes. She even takes the time to add a hand written thank you card. Definitely worth it! -Dwayne
Just came back from Tokyo yesterday. I noticed a lot of the stores closes at 8 in terms of shopping. Most of the restaurants will cut you off at a certain time even if they open til a certain time so be prepared. There are some restaurants that are opened 24-hours, but be prepare to wait.
Yes, I've had that too - when a restaurant's closing, they'll tell you to finish. In the UK it might seem rude to do that I think. But maybe in Japan we're the rude ones for being there too late. 😳 Hope you had a great time in Tokyo!
The skyline of Tokyo at night, amazing. I was so close to visiting and working in Japan at one point. I'm a Motion Capture performer and in late 2015 I was in contact with Capcom about the facial likeness role of Leon for the Resident Evil 2 Remake. I failed to mention I also have a voice acting background, in the end I lost the part and I can't forgive myself for wasting such an opportunity. That would've been a real dream come true. Great video.
I've wanted to visit Shibuya for years. Finally get to, just over a month from now, and this has me all the more excited! Keep up the awesome videos :)
My trip is coming up in a few months and I’ve been wondering about planning, but you have such great recommendations that I might end up just copying everything you say! I cannot wait, it’s my first time there!
Ah you must be so excited! I remember how many questions I had when I first went to Japan - that's why I try and include everything in my videos! I'm sure you'll love it there. 🎶
Great video, brings back memories from our visit to Shibuya in January. I will go to Shinjuku in July, and will do at least one daytrip to Shibuya. I may also ride a roundtrip around Tokyo on the JR Yamanote line for the fun of it. There is so much to see and experience, thanks to your videos I have a lot of ideas on what to do on my coming trip to Tokyo 🙂 Greetings from Norway.
@@cakeswithfaces I would say all of Kyoto, Nijo castle was a hit with the kids and the Manga museum. We are staying at the Mimaru hotel chain and they have been amazing and perfect for families. Your train videos and ones where you highlight etiquette have been so helpful, we really appreciate you.
I was in Shibuya almost 5 years ago and there i saw some dude with mask on his face, really interesting outfit and pure white hair. I also saw some kind of box i passed by him and the box and when i turned back the man dissapeared, still to this day asking myself who that man was.
you have a great channel i wish i would have found prior to visiting japan this past week. I've lived and travelled there multiple times but found your videos educational and helpful, probably the best i've viewed.
Great video Amy! I can't wait to go up the new skyscrapers, I love getting views across Tokyo. Might also try that robot restaurant. I watched an Abroad in Japan video the other day, he went to those transparent toilets but they were broken, thankfully stuck in the opaque setting lol
I went to japan in 2018 and things seem so different now from this video! The disney store is really well themed inside too for anyone who's never been! Very fun to go through even if you're only a small disney fan.
Shibuya in particular has changed a lot! So many new buildings, and there's still a lot of construction going on around the station so I'm sure it'll continue evolving over the next few years.
Shibuya's a fun place! I always wanted to go there for Halloween too, but this year they're trying to discourage people from going, because of what happened in Korea last year. There are lots of fun events in Tokyo for Halloween though!
Haha, thanks! Actually I have a video just about toilets coming up - because sometimes people ask about them - so I was that weirdo foreigner filming the toilets!! 😂 (when no one else was around!!)
Love your videos sm, always helpful - we’ve recently booked flights out to Japan (our first trip!!) for April 2024, and are so excited for visiting in general but especially the cherry blossom - we’re visiting Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima and Miyajima in two weeks, it’ll be an epic trip to say the least!
@@themoviecapo don’t worry, we’ve got some good planning, and we’re worked out it should be fine 4 nights in Tokyo 1 night in Hakone 6 nights in Kyoto, with day trips to Nara and Osaka (Visiting Himeji in between on the way) 2 nights in Hiroshima
Fantastic! I'm glad you'll be visiting Miyajima, it's one of the most beautiful places I've been in Japan! Not sure if you saw it already but in mid April I caught the cherry blossom festival at the Mint in Osaka, it was amazing! ua-cam.com/video/YwCnBLx-y9Q/v-deo.html
@@lorcanbonser-wilton3222 looks good. I would scrap Hiroshima for the two nights and do himeji, Hiroshima and miyajima in one long day and stay two or more nights in Osaka, or add a day in Tokyo if you come from overseas. But obviously up to you
@@cakeswithfaces The disadvantage is that Narita Airport is far from the center of Tokyo compared to Haneda Airport. But if you take the Narita Express, you can enjoy the change of scenery which approaches the city little by little. I like the suspended monorail in Chiba.
I’ve been watching your channel for a long time now! I’m finally going on my dream trip to Tokyo this summer so I’m binge watching your channel to put together the perfect itinerary!❤
The dumbest decision I made after moving to Tokyo was to buy a bicycle. Tokyo is very hilly, especially Shibuya and Roppongi. You have to walk uphill whichever direction you go from Shibuya station. (I grew up near the beach in Kamakura and moved to Tokyo several years ago.)
Oh no!! Slopes are something you notice so much more when you're riding a bike! I never thought of Tokyo as that hilly but I've never ridden a bike there. 😅
@@rukathehamsteratwork8896 That's true! Also the battery requires charging which can add up to your electricity bill. But, you know, going uphill in one is a breeze!
I remember hearing from that Japan vlogger Bunny someone that you could visit Hachiko s grave? Idk of this is true or if some of his remains are there. I pointed he is actually Stuffed in the comments ....never read the comments 😅
Very nice. I loved the Tokyo Toilet thing. A little bit of irony in a society that has a reputation for being conformist but now with toilets that celebrate individual expression.
Does anybody else have their whole trip planned months in advance, and then drag your feet until the last second to pick out day-to-day itinerary stuff? The human psyche is a mystery 😱
hmmm,... I think that I like the Tokyo suburbs more ... Tsukishima and Kiba are so nice ... ummm, also, it's said that Hachiko kept coming back to the station because the local merchants kept feeding him ...
Just wanted to say if you haven't ordered her guide book you are MISSING out. It's beautifully illustrated, provides plenty of space for memories and itinerary notes. She even takes the time to add a hand written thank you card. Definitely worth it! -Dwayne
Aww thank you so much, that's very kind of you! Really happy you like it, thank you!
Some useful tips for my trip next week. Yay can’t wait (was postponed from 2019)
Ooh exciting!! Have a wonderful time after 4 years of waiting!! And have a Fanta Grape for me! 🍇
Just came back from Tokyo yesterday. I noticed a lot of the stores closes at 8 in terms of shopping. Most of the restaurants will cut you off at a certain time even if they open til a certain time so be prepared. There are some restaurants that are opened 24-hours, but be prepare to wait.
Yes, I've had that too - when a restaurant's closing, they'll tell you to finish. In the UK it might seem rude to do that I think. But maybe in Japan we're the rude ones for being there too late. 😳 Hope you had a great time in Tokyo!
The skyline of Tokyo at night, amazing. I was so close to visiting and working in Japan at one point. I'm a Motion Capture performer and in late 2015 I was in contact with Capcom about the facial likeness role of Leon for the Resident Evil 2 Remake. I failed to mention I also have a voice acting background, in the end I lost the part and I can't forgive myself for wasting such an opportunity. That would've been a real dream come true. Great video.
Ah wow, so close! That would have been amazing! Sounds like an interesting job!
@@cakeswithfaces It really would've been. It goes without saying but in this business one audition can change your entire life.
I've wanted to visit Shibuya for years. Finally get to, just over a month from now, and this has me all the more excited! Keep up the awesome videos :)
So glad you'll finally be going! Have an amazing time!
Absolutely love your videos, very informative! Hugs from Australia 🤗
Thanks so much! It takes a lot of time to make them, so that means a lot!
Love your Japan videos Amy. 🗾Thanks for the latest information on Shibuya. Cheers! 🗼
Thanks, hope it's helpful!
My trip is coming up in a few months and I’ve been wondering about planning, but you have such great recommendations that I might end up just copying everything you say! I cannot wait, it’s my first time there!
Ah you must be so excited! I remember how many questions I had when I first went to Japan - that's why I try and include everything in my videos! I'm sure you'll love it there. 🎶
Great video, brings back memories from our visit to Shibuya in January. I will go to Shinjuku in July, and will do at least one daytrip to Shibuya. I may also ride a roundtrip around Tokyo on the JR Yamanote line for the fun of it. There is so much to see and experience, thanks to your videos I have a lot of ideas on what to do on my coming trip to Tokyo 🙂 Greetings from Norway.
Have an amazing time! I love hearing all the station jingles around the Yamanote line - it always makes me so nostalgic for Tokyo to hear them!
Just ordered a book! Excited to use it plan my upcoming trip! Always so lazy to write everything down after a video 😂
Thanks so much!! It's on the way to you in the post today. 🎶
@@cakeswithfaces thank you so much!! So fast! Appreciate it and can't wait :D
@@gazenhoken When I order online I always impatient for it to arrive, so that's why I always send orders quickly! 🙂
@@cakeswithfaces Im totally the same way! The waiting kills me as well. So I definitely appreciate the haste!
Thanks so much Amy, your videos have been so helpful with planning our family trip. We are loving Japan
Aww that's great to hear! You'll have to let me know what the highlights are for you!
@@cakeswithfaces I would say all of Kyoto, Nijo castle was a hit with the kids and the Manga museum. We are staying at the Mimaru hotel chain and they have been amazing and perfect for families. Your train videos and ones where you highlight etiquette have been so helpful, we really appreciate you.
@@kristinkelm940 That sounds awesome, thanks so much! My friends have been with their kids and they loved it too!
*me in Shibuya*
“This is where Nanami imploded!”
“Nobara died right here…”
“Isn’t this where Toji stabbed himself in the head?” 💀
Make your own sightseeing tour! 😂
渋谷を紹介してくれてありがとう😊
どういたしまして! ありがとうございます!
Another Great Video!! :) Thanks for the info!
Thanks so much! Hope it comes in handy!
I was in Shibuya almost 5 years ago and there i saw some dude with mask on his face, really interesting outfit and pure white hair. I also saw some kind of box i passed by him and the box and when i turned back the man dissapeared, still to this day asking myself who that man was.
You know never who or what you'll see in Shibuya.
Wait what😂😂😂😂😂
Is that a reference
@@tareevah3119 yh to jujitsu kaisen😂😂
@@justarandomguy1958 NICE!!!!
Hi Amy .Just recieved your Japan guide today and its going to be very helpful. Smiling cake message much appreciated 😊
Well this is Cakes with Faces. :-) So glad you like it, thank you!!!
you have a great channel i wish i would have found prior to visiting japan this past week. I've lived and travelled there multiple times but found your videos educational and helpful, probably the best i've viewed.
Aww thanks so much, that means a lot! Hope you had a great time in Japan - what were the highlight(s)? :-)
Great video Amy! I can't wait to go up the new skyscrapers, I love getting views across Tokyo. Might also try that robot restaurant. I watched an Abroad in Japan video the other day, he went to those transparent toilets but they were broken, thankfully stuck in the opaque setting lol
I just watched that video too! At least the toilets weren't stuck transparent. 😂😂
I went to japan in 2018 and things seem so different now from this video!
The disney store is really well themed inside too for anyone who's never been! Very fun to go through even if you're only a small disney fan.
Shibuya in particular has changed a lot! So many new buildings, and there's still a lot of construction going on around the station so I'm sure it'll continue evolving over the next few years.
@@cakeswithfaces Looking forward to see whatevers new when I finally get the means to return to Japan! Keep up the hard work with the videos!
I havent been there, but it looks soo cool. Might go there october 31 for haloween
Shibuya's a fun place! I always wanted to go there for Halloween too, but this year they're trying to discourage people from going, because of what happened in Korea last year. There are lots of fun events in Tokyo for Halloween though!
Love all the detail! Never expected to see toilets on such a travel advice list haha
Haha, thanks! Actually I have a video just about toilets coming up - because sometimes people ask about them - so I was that weirdo foreigner filming the toilets!! 😂 (when no one else was around!!)
Love your videos sm, always helpful - we’ve recently booked flights out to Japan (our first trip!!) for April 2024, and are so excited for visiting in general but especially the cherry blossom - we’re visiting Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima and Miyajima in two weeks, it’ll be an epic trip to say the least!
Oh also of course a stop to see the castle in Himeji!
It can be done in two weeks but you have to plan well, book ahead and you’ll be missing a lot from each place. Good luck
@@themoviecapo don’t worry, we’ve got some good planning, and we’re worked out it should be fine
4 nights in Tokyo
1 night in Hakone
6 nights in Kyoto, with day trips to Nara and Osaka
(Visiting Himeji in between on the way)
2 nights in Hiroshima
Fantastic! I'm glad you'll be visiting Miyajima, it's one of the most beautiful places I've been in Japan!
Not sure if you saw it already but in mid April I caught the cherry blossom festival at the Mint in Osaka, it was amazing! ua-cam.com/video/YwCnBLx-y9Q/v-deo.html
@@lorcanbonser-wilton3222 looks good. I would scrap Hiroshima for the two nights and do himeji, Hiroshima and miyajima in one long day and stay two or more nights in Osaka, or add a day in Tokyo if you come from overseas. But obviously up to you
Got home from work today and found Amys guidebook in my letterbox!!!! Winning! AND IT'S SIGNED!!!!! -Chris
Yay, thank you!! Hope you enjoy it!
Really useful video but bless you Amy you’re too sweet! Going to a love hotel for a few hours to “have a rest” 😊
Just in case you feel sleepy when you're in Tokyo! 💤 (I know there are children who watch my channel!) 🙂
@@cakeswithfaces I thought so 😊 that was done very well 👌
Love your videos! Great content and omg thank you for speaking naturally 🧡
Thanks so much! So glad you're enjoying them! 🎶
i am loving the bread tshirt! Inspo for "breads with faces"? 😉
Haha it is lacking faces, that's true! They had similar designs with edamame, gyoza, etc too. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks a lot, your videos about Japan helped me to make good plan for visiting Tokyo. Going in Sep and I am so excited 🎊😍
Thanks so much! I'm sure you'll love it - enjoy planning your trip!!
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Very helpful, thank you.
Thanks so much!
Your information is always so fast and rich. 😂🙇👏
I try to include everything I'd want to know! 🙂
@@cakeswithfaces
Thank you for reply.
It's also nice that you can go directly from Narita Airport to Shibuya by Narita Express.
@@user-wb3wg3we8w Yes that makes it easy to get to! I love the view of the SkyTree from the Narita Express - always so exciting to see it!
@@cakeswithfaces
The disadvantage is that Narita Airport is far from the center of Tokyo compared to Haneda Airport.
But if you take the Narita Express, you can enjoy the change of scenery which approaches the city little by little.
I like the suspended monorail in Chiba.
@@user-wb3wg3we8w Oh yes, I always look out for the suspended trains! It's so exciting to see them!
I’ve been watching your channel for a long time now! I’m finally going on my dream trip to Tokyo this summer so I’m binge watching your channel to put together the perfect itinerary!❤
Yay, how exciting!! Where are you most looking forward to going?
@@cakeswithfaces Tokyo ofc! I’m also excited to go to Osaka
@@asuna5701 Have a wonderful time!!
The dumbest decision I made after moving to Tokyo was to buy a bicycle. Tokyo is very hilly, especially Shibuya and Roppongi. You have to walk uphill whichever direction you go from Shibuya station. (I grew up near the beach in Kamakura and moved to Tokyo several years ago.)
Oh no!! Slopes are something you notice so much more when you're riding a bike! I never thought of Tokyo as that hilly but I've never ridden a bike there. 😅
Electric bikes!
@@FernandoHatsumura Electric bike must be expensive ( and heavy ) !
@@rukathehamsteratwork8896 That's true! Also the battery requires charging which can add up to your electricity bill. But, you know, going uphill in one is a breeze!
I remember hearing from that Japan vlogger Bunny someone that you could visit Hachiko s grave? Idk of this is true or if some of his remains are there. I pointed he is actually Stuffed in the comments ....never read the comments 😅
Yes, apparently you can! Thank you! It's near Roppongi - another spot for the Hachiko tour of Japan! www.atlasobscura.com/places/hachikos-grave
8:59 "... for a rest"! 😉
It can be tiring walking around the streets of Tokyo! 😜
Very nice. I loved the Tokyo Toilet thing. A little bit of irony in a society that has a reputation for being conformist but now with toilets that celebrate individual expression.
It's interesting to make an artistic statement out of something that's usually very plain or hidden away.
Does anybody else have their whole trip planned months in advance, and then drag your feet until the last second to pick out day-to-day itinerary stuff? The human psyche is a mystery 😱
Some people plan everything in advance, some people like to wing it - sounds like you're a bit of both!
I think it would have been nice for Hachiko to have been buried with his owner after he died, reunite them instead of him being taxidermied
Yes, it'd be nice if they were reunited. There is also a grave for Hachiko in Ueno Park (not wanting to go into details too much on that one...).
hmmm,... I think that I like the Tokyo suburbs more ... Tsukishima and Kiba are so nice ... ummm, also, it's said that Hachiko kept coming back to the station because the local merchants kept feeding him ...
Shibuya is very hectic! That could well be true, knowing what pets are like with food and treats...!
@@cakeswithfacesI think so,... living in Tokyo is more about survival it seems,... definitely not enjoyment ...