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  • @iancavon7125
    @iancavon7125 Рік тому +49

    I love how you travel in a kimono (sometimes I wish I could wear one, too, but for a Nordic-looking European that would be sensationally eccentric) and always take your matcha with you. You're like an ambassador of Japanese culture. Btw, your videos inspired me to try matcha, and now I drink it every morning.

    • @Manawald
      @Manawald Рік тому +1

      Same here! My consumption of matcha was sporadic at best but I now try to be more consistent.

    • @jadegarcia4228
      @jadegarcia4228 Рік тому +1

      Same here, I wish I could wear a kimono too. Its so amazing and so cool, but as a brazilian it would look eccentric. Altough I am really inclined to buy one and start wearing it at home at least haha.

  • @katherinekoerner2262
    @katherinekoerner2262 7 місяців тому

    I love your videos. You are so kind and joyous. Watching your videos makes me happy. Thank you! (From Seattle, WA, USA)

  • @wendy3531
    @wendy3531 Рік тому +17

    I love your journey to urope. I am your fan from Taiwan. You can come to Taiwan next time. People in Taiwan are so friendly. I think you will have a lot of fun in Taiwan.

  • @seleucos2117
    @seleucos2117 Рік тому +41

    Paris is famous for not being the cleanest capital city, yet to be fair as you arrived there after New Year's Eve, I lived for 4 years in Berlin and it was also quite a mess in the streets on January 1st 😆

    • @nordscan9043
      @nordscan9043 9 місяців тому

      In Sweden it's against the law to litter.

  • @rochatc
    @rochatc Рік тому +5

    The « cheese melting machine » is a raclette oven, and the raclette… is a Swiss meal, using the Raclette cheese (initially coming from the Wallis canton of Switzerland)

    • @jfrancobelge
      @jfrancobelge 10 місяців тому

      The raclette is indeed from Switzerland, but it's also quite popular and common in France.

  • @cosmopoliteancie
    @cosmopoliteancie Рік тому +6

    Thanks, Aki. I really like your videos.
    Last Summer I drove my camper van to Germany, for the first time.
    I had problem with my bike, so I were surching for a bike work shop..in Frankfurt. It took me a lot of hours extra, because I couldn't find the street at first. If you are visiting Germany I can recommend the coast amongst Nordsee

  • @mariamartinezpalma9179
    @mariamartinezpalma9179 Рік тому +4

    Thank you very much Paris is beautiful I see that you have enjoyed this country greeting

  • @sigourneyburton3387
    @sigourneyburton3387 Рік тому +20

    Aki, you are so friendly. I liked how you didn‘tsay a bad word about the macha although it was clear you didn‘t like the taste. I‘m so curious about the next video since Germany is my home country and I grew up near Frankfurt 😊

  • @esther.f.g
    @esther.f.g Рік тому +1

    I've lived in Paris and I LOVE Paris and France in general, culturally very rich, art, music, architecture, food, there are so many things to enjoy in France

  • @liberatedlady4689
    @liberatedlady4689 Рік тому +1

    You photo Bombing the wedding couple is classic. They will be talking about that moment for years to come. Good on you for doing this. Plus, it just made their special day so much better. Thank you for your videos as always.

  • @sylvaingermanier98
    @sylvaingermanier98 Рік тому +3

    The cheese in the heating pan is 100% Swiss. Its called raclette and it authorized to make the cheese only in a valley in Switzerland. Tbh even the pan is fake, I it's origin region we take an half cheese and heat it with fire or corde-chauffe. And obviously no meet or other things, the cheese is good, don't need to cover the taste.

  • @katarinakinoshita9590
    @katarinakinoshita9590 Рік тому

    Aki、you are amazing! Fun and interesting video you make! I'm going watch them all. Haven't known about matcha cafe.

  • @Alice-kc3jx
    @Alice-kc3jx Рік тому +9

    The photobomb 😂
    So happy you tried raclette, you have a good friend

  • @sonarharin3906
    @sonarharin3906 Рік тому +3

    great video! matcha outside with the eiffel tower and new friends, how cool!

  • @koko_1105
    @koko_1105 Рік тому +26

    Hey samurai matcha! Everytime I watch your video, your english is impeccable. Do you know you learn very fast?
    I always have fun laughing with you! On your journey to France, you had matcha with subscribers and even strangers! It's brave and generous of you. When it's a video of yours, I can just sit back and enjoy! It's a real pleasure!

    • @SamuraiMatcha
      @SamuraiMatcha  Рік тому +7

      Thank you so much! I just always make scripts in English that my American friend helps with making:) I'm not a perfect English speaker actually. I hope my pronunciation is getting better:)

  • @lucchang
    @lucchang Рік тому +4

    that's very nice to see you travelling in France, i hope you enjoyed your stay.
    Sorry to not have met you during your stay here.
    I will visit for the second time your beautiful country in a month.
    I'm eager to visit it!

  • @HenkBartl
    @HenkBartl Рік тому +27

    living in Frankfurt Germany I was so surprised! I wish we would have known sooner so we could have a proper meet up! I sense the next time you will be traveling it will be like "SAMURAI MATCHA ON WORLD TOUR"

    • @xSonea
      @xSonea Рік тому

      Same here ❤ just had a baby End of December so I propably would not have made it but still it would have been awesome to speak Japanese again as I lived there 2010😊

    • @tanzderritter2201
      @tanzderritter2201 Рік тому +1

      I would know something for your stay in germany: ,,100 Things that surprised me in germany..."
      One of them: Frankfurter station district 😂
      But seriously, I recommend that you stay a bit longer in a western country. Otherwise you will always suffer to a total culture shock.
      I observe the asian cultures from time to time and even if nihon is a part of the western value block, they differ in one point. They have kept still the "old" mindset and polite behavior from the 90s (or earlier). Furthermore the woke culture and anti-woke culture never could establish in japan. Political correctness, the division of the society were also never a problem in japan. In top, there are the general east asian relationships to laws, authorities and rules ( also the inofficial ones), which became more divided from the more disrespectful or critical behavior in the most western countries, of the last 40 years.

    • @HenkBartl
      @HenkBartl Рік тому

      @@tanzderritter2201 yeah they have different problems like plastic pollution just like us. guess being woke doesn't solve the problem of ignorance, who would have thought...
      but hey don't take my word, ask the women who leave the country because of Misogynie or racism.
      honestly I don't get it why so many conservatives rant about woke ness when in fact we just want everyone to have the same rights while not destroying the planet.
      which is a mindset my grandmother had.
      but weirdly nowadays its something "completely new" and "woke". and while we are at it. in the asian countries, actually a lot of them even in Japan this is also a problem.

  • @thatslifecaro1479
    @thatslifecaro1479 Рік тому +10

    i'm happy you were well welcomed in Paris and that you enjoyed your stay!

  • @shumatsuopost
    @shumatsuopost Рік тому +12

    Wow, this was such an interesting and insightful vlog! It's always fascinating to see different cultures and perspectives, and I loved hearing about the things that surprised you in France as a Japanese person. From the food to the fashion, it's clear that there are many differences between the two cultures, but it's also great to see the similarities and the ways in which people from different backgrounds can connect and appreciate each other's cultures. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us!

  • @bvillebikelady3651
    @bvillebikelady3651 Рік тому +5

    What a fun trip! I agree with you; the history of Paris is right out where it can be fully enjoyed. I'd like to go to see the Orangerie and the art in some of the cathedrals. Unfortunately, the Louvre doesn't have week-long camping passes! I'm glad you had fun, can't wait to see Germany!

  •  Рік тому +51

    Ah yes, the tea bags in France. It's quite shocking indeed... Fortunately there are some serious tea houses that prepare things the right way. When you come back to France, I'll show you the good addresses. Take care Aki!

    • @SamuraiMatcha
      @SamuraiMatcha  Рік тому +8

      Thanks Sébastien!!

    • @nihilizt
      @nihilizt Рік тому +5

      I'm from Switzerland and it's the same here with the tea bags. Isn't that normal in Europe?

    •  Рік тому +3

      @@nihilizt Yes it is! But only for the cheap industrial tea like Lipton or Twinning for exemple.

    • @mevrey
      @mevrey Рік тому +1

      ahlala même quand je vais à l’hôtel on nous sert des sachets de thé, je trouve ça drôle

    • @romainsavioz5466
      @romainsavioz5466 Рік тому

      ​@ not only those

  • @madeleineg2049
    @madeleineg2049 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for the video.
    I'm glad that you had so much fun on your trip. Thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @VovoWoahwoah
    @VovoWoahwoah Рік тому +7

    Your editing has definitely improved, good job I enjoy the vlogs

  • @tendoood
    @tendoood Рік тому +6

    My first time ever when I see videos that just was posted

  • @audrey9561
    @audrey9561 Рік тому +5

    If you ever come to Boston, USA I hope we could maybe cross paths! Although I don’t know if you want to visit a city that is famous for throwing tea into the ocean 😆

  • @nicnotes
    @nicnotes Рік тому +2

    Thanks for making this video and the one about Switzerland! I actually use your videos in my English/culture classes for my Japanese students. I hope you can make more videos like this - I know you went to Canada and other countries too! It's very helpful for education and we enjoy your videos! 😄

  • @coneil72
    @coneil72 Рік тому

    Ahhh!!! I am so happy to see you shout out Yame cha! When I lived in Japan as an ALT, I was lucky enough to live in Yame. I still order my tea from there online.

  • @VanyaKrumova
    @VanyaKrumova 11 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤today I watched all your travel videos.Thank you😊😊😊😊😊

  • @OliviaPlummer
    @OliviaPlummer Рік тому

    Hello Matcha Man! Greetings from Toronto, Canada! Excellent video of Paris. That was a blast from the past for me. I spent a week in Paris with my ex-boyfriend and we had the best time but couldn't afford any restaurants so we ate sandwiches from the corner store the whole time. I visited beautiful castles in Ambrose and a few more. The Louvre will take another trip but I did get to see the Mona Lisa!! The painting is much more beautiful than I could have imagined, Da Vinci was a genius! Keep up the great work, I appreciate your perspective and adventures!

  • @GodofStories
    @GodofStories Рік тому +1

    Wholesome video! Super inspiring and fun trip...thanks for sharing!

  • @nikkicauser4114
    @nikkicauser4114 Рік тому

    I love watching your videos, from Cyprus born in the rep. Of the Congo. Thank you.

  • @barbaramcandrews3719
    @barbaramcandrews3719 Рік тому +1

    Hello I have been following you for some time. I really enjoy your videos. I find you to be open to suprise, a delight to follow and your English has improved a lot. I think by listening to books on tape your use of words, inflection of sounds and general knowledge of English continues to improve. Thanks for all you have taught me. Barbara McAndrews

  • @AgatheWiesner
    @AgatheWiesner Рік тому

    I really loved this video as a French/German person I can only relate to what you said about garbage, I am always really disappointed when I see garbage on the streets. When I was small I lived in Germany and there I remember that at school they said that the street is yours, like your home, so you have to take care of it and not put garbage on the floor as you wouldn't do at your home. Oh and for the tea only if you go to places specialized in tea, you will always get a DIY kit, and they will never think about different water temperature for the different kinds of teas hahaha ^^ I really often bring my own tea bags when I go on short work trip to be sure to have what I like with me. And I am really shocked by the price of the DIY tea in France it is absurdly more expensive that coffee even if they give you warm water and some tea bag. It always shocks me even if I am kind of used to it. hahah
    have a wonderful day and please do not hesitate to say if you ever come to Nice in south of France!

  • @sydneystudds
    @sydneystudds Рік тому +1

    Oh please come back to Paris! I would love to meet up with you and show you around. I work in the food and beverage industry and I know a lot of cool places to go. So glad you got to go to little Tokyo. You should definitely come back in spring, Paris celebrates sakura here too.
    And I love matcha, I have everything to make it at home but I am not so good at picking out the matcha itself..

  • @decemberclouds
    @decemberclouds Рік тому +7

    I thought that Paris was like a museum too! I always tell people this. I'm so glad that you said that.

  • @benjawans5391
    @benjawans5391 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for sharing 🙏👍❤💐🥂

  • @raquelgeneve
    @raquelgeneve Рік тому +1

    I'm following you from São Paulo - Brazil.. is hard to found out matcha here. Thank you for share this fantastic expirience with us!❤️🙏

  • @sandrabrown6326
    @sandrabrown6326 Рік тому +3

    Loved this!

  • @marias8007
    @marias8007 Рік тому +5

    what a wonderful trip

  • @Balintrebeka
    @Balintrebeka Рік тому

    Ahh..these videos are too cute :). Looking forward to matcha in Germany! :)

  • @olgaminina
    @olgaminina Рік тому +1

    I love swimming in cold water😃💙💙💙

  • @777wicca
    @777wicca Рік тому

    I follow Sebastian too! So fun to see him pop in your video 😀

  • @tikoy1955
    @tikoy1955 Рік тому +1

    Great video. You sure enjoyed France and makes me sort of want to go. Very interesting about matcha in France. Did you have a croissant with your coffee at the Coffee House?

  • @swoosiefoodie
    @swoosiefoodie Рік тому +2

    Such a fun trip! Hope you get to go to Louvre next time! I learned that there are a lot of Japanese people living in Paris so maybe that’s why the ramen over there is good. 😀 Can’t wait for next video! Hope you come to California sometime! 😊

  • @GoldenCrow320
    @GoldenCrow320 Рік тому +2

    I have three nationalities, French German and Swiss. I liked your small tour of “Europe”.

  • @fancynancy2870
    @fancynancy2870 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing! I hope to visit France one day too 😍

  • @molayadiaz
    @molayadiaz Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing your experiences!

  • @Mel-wv2ni3zb6k
    @Mel-wv2ni3zb6k Рік тому

    Aki, I am learning life-long values, and a better way of living from you, you are amazing.

  • @Ingrid0410
    @Ingrid0410 Рік тому +2

    👋 from California! What a lovely vlog!! I now drink delicious Matcha every day since watching your matcha video👍👍Paris is so beautiful isn’t it? How did you heat the water for your matcha by the Eiffel Tower? Ill meet you in Paris for matcha adventures 💜

  • @andreabaggianimasih6003
    @andreabaggianimasih6003 Рік тому +1

    So glad you enjoyed paris trip 🤩🙏🏼 come back soon

  • @PM-ux2hk
    @PM-ux2hk Рік тому

    Okage samade Pascal. Ma Ta Ne. Thanks for your really interestiing vidéos. Il makes me happy all the time. 🙏

  • @mongolia8962_
    @mongolia8962_ Рік тому

    My friend welcome to Paris!

  • @julietteberry8779
    @julietteberry8779 Рік тому +1

    I hope to see you the next time you come to France!

  • @nivika_08
    @nivika_08 Рік тому +1

    I came across your channel recently and I love your videos!! Lots of love from India🥰

  • @geoallred1698
    @geoallred1698 Рік тому

    It looks like you had a great time! another fun video!

  • @NatManzano
    @NatManzano Рік тому +1

    That video was a lot of fun. ありがとうございます. If you eve come to the UK, let me know. We can have matcha at the meadow with baby cows and swans or the woods with 200 years old trees behind my neighbourhood. Or visit my Japanese sensei who is my neighbour.

  • @NoniNectar
    @NoniNectar Рік тому +3

    Can't wait until you come to NY

  • @srosess292
    @srosess292 Рік тому

    I love your vlogs and I’ve just subscribed yesterday when I see 1 of your vlog. Thank you for sharing your fascinating trip in here too.
    Paris 🤩 plus Matcha and Japanese stuff are amazing which is not that popular in European cities. ❤

  • @noahapollo
    @noahapollo Рік тому +1

    You should visit Greece! I think you'll like it, people are very laid-back.

  • @ВасилийЕрмолович-э2щ

    Thank you for really inspiring video! Respect from Russia 🇷🇺

  • @Jane-ms9ky
    @Jane-ms9ky Рік тому +2

    10:25 Starbucks whisks matcha latte electronically too. 🍵😂

  • @sympathique506
    @sympathique506 Рік тому

    It so beautiful 🤩 I hope i could also drink “Matcha” with you! I LOVE MATCHA! Be Safe!

  • @karlschreiber9286
    @karlschreiber9286 Рік тому

    Thank You Aki für Inside! France had changed in the 40 years. The "classical" culture and good restaurants are dying. In the countryside the people are more friendly and more real. But tjey must work hard because of the high taxes. When i was working for frech raulroads some years ago i dreamed to create a very good restaurant with good and fresh products. Very hard to realize. Vive la France!🇯🇵 🇫🇷🇬🇧🇩🇪

  • @florielambrey1218
    @florielambrey1218 Рік тому

    Amazing! I hope your future travels will bring you in Montréal one day!

  • @francoiseleclercq4137
    @francoiseleclercq4137 Рік тому +1

    Hi Aki, please keep a few days for a trip to Belgium next time you are in Europe! We have waffles and chocolate! 😀

  • @olgapreiss
    @olgapreiss Рік тому

    If you are also going to visit Munich, we could show you with pleasure the city and surroundings. And you will get a good tea 😊

  • @hostettleralexandre9711
    @hostettleralexandre9711 Рік тому +1

    THe first meal you ate was actually Raclette a swiss food ^^

  • @Goudlock
    @Goudlock Рік тому

    16: The louvre is actually the biggest museum in the world if i recall correctly

  • @JazzyBabe56
    @JazzyBabe56 Рік тому

    you're always so happy - I'd love to be like that.....Cheers! ♥

  • @blameitontheboogie9149
    @blameitontheboogie9149 Рік тому

    Next time you come to France, you should come visit Bordeaux (Wine capital of the world). I would be very happy to show you around !

  • @Minijessilalala
    @Minijessilalala Рік тому +1

    I didn’t realise you used to live in Australia! Where about? I am in Sydney!

  • @annabelleizze
    @annabelleizze Рік тому

    In France, we cross even if the light is red when there is no car because we do not want to wait "for nothing". If it is safe to cross, we cross to save time, whatever the color of the light. In Paris, people are always in a hurry. The less we wait, the better.

  • @pierredelattredetassigny2696
    @pierredelattredetassigny2696 Рік тому +1

    I’m French. Thanks for this video ☺️🙏🏼

  • @emiliarouvier1698
    @emiliarouvier1698 Рік тому

    Hi
    I will be saying I regret soo much not t have been able to know that you were in Annecy .I would have love to meet you .. know that if you would like to come back your are welcomed !!
    Bravo for your videos, your enthusiasm your are so sunny !

  • @MrSuntask
    @MrSuntask Рік тому +2

    If you come to Stuttgart let me know. Would be happy to meet up

  • @monasingh3906
    @monasingh3906 Рік тому +5

    So good to virtually visit with you

  • @Elantien
    @Elantien 11 місяців тому +1

    You go to the louvre but just to see the outside? That's super sad 😢

  • @delphinebriand1554
    @delphinebriand1554 Рік тому

    the cheese melting machine is actually for the raclette, a swiss meal.

  • @mpy486
    @mpy486 Рік тому

    Hello Samurai Matcha! thank you for your videos , I think I watched them all ;) Also a BIG thank you for teaching me how to go through an earthquake in Japan. On May 11 I was sleeping on the 12th floor of a hotel next to Ueno Park in Tokyo when the alarm went on in the room: "earthquake! earthquake" it was a rather big one, almost 6... anyways, my first instinct was to try to run (sic) but then I remembered one of your videos where you said that one should just wait for the quake to go away.. it was rather healing, earthquakes are my life's nightmare.. but I think you can only behave like this in Japan where the buildings are prepared for that... I am located in Israel - so I invite you to drink matcha here if you happen to come by :) best weather is between October through May , otherwise is HOT and 80% humid, much like Tokyo summer. So have fun and hope to meet you one day. I am TOTALLY IN LOVE with Japan and Matcha is my "middle name" hahah. THX! Mona

  • @katia_x_katia
    @katia_x_katia Рік тому

    Hello Aki, come to Scotland please:) we have matcha and tea shops here and beautiful scenery to drink matcha in the nature!

  • @kubito95
    @kubito95 Рік тому +1

    Amazing trip

  • @amedeekingchef6552
    @amedeekingchef6552 Рік тому

    1:37 When your door is clogged by snow, you will be happy to open inward door...

  • @Fibisan
    @Fibisan Рік тому

    Hi Aki! Would you consider visiting Hong Kong in early summer? The blossoms of the flame of forest trees are really spectacular. Moreover, if you enjoy hiking, there are numerous trails that are so close to the centre of the city. Streets are clean and pickpockets are uncommon. Plus: HK people love Japanese. Drawbacks: there are people everywhere, really.(but I guess you’ll be ok with it because you are well-trained with chanoyu😌🎋🍵)

  • @bobyjonhson3665
    @bobyjonhson3665 Рік тому

    The door opening has to do with hurricanes. I live in a hurricane prone area and our doors open out. That was it is less likely for the door to be blown open by wind.

  • @LycaonsMemories
    @LycaonsMemories Рік тому +2

    it has been about a decade since i was in paris... but the one thing that stuck out to me was how filthy the city was. so its not a new problem

  • @conorhampton9564
    @conorhampton9564 Рік тому +1

    Great video!

  • @sandracarli1110
    @sandracarli1110 Рік тому

    Lovely blog! I've never tried matcha. I read that it is like coffee. It energises the body too much so I don't drink it. 😁

  • @cameobourbon6628
    @cameobourbon6628 Рік тому +1

    Mexikan hatt mo arimasu! 🤣🤣👨‍🌾

  • @tobi2844
    @tobi2844 Рік тому

    Oh I have missed the chance to meet you 😢 I’m living in Paris too .

  • @MacGT_theOriginal
    @MacGT_theOriginal Рік тому

    Number 2 is raclette. It's actually a dish from French-speaking Switzerland (hence it's another national dish of Switzerland along with fondue), but the French like to say they invented it...

  • @susmaryosep2148
    @susmaryosep2148 Рік тому

    Hi, Aki. May I know the name of the restaurant where you had the delicious ramen? I visit Paris yearly and I wanna know where good Asian food is so that when I crave for it, I know where to go.

  • @sarahschaefer9291
    @sarahschaefer9291 Рік тому

    If you ever find yourself in Kentucky, USA I would love to show you the Appalachian mountains, horse racing, and the bourbon trail!

  • @Lostouille
    @Lostouille Рік тому

    5:49 that's kinda a problem :/ for us paris is the capital city of our country and the main job market place too. So the fact that japanese see it as a massive museum explains why the get shocked at the "lively street" side of the city 😣🤭 .

  • @VanyaKrumova
    @VanyaKrumova 11 місяців тому

    I've read a book on bionics long time ago.mr Eifel had
    constructed the tower like the human thigh bones and the resistance in them Ausome😊😊😊😊

  • @fr_a_nz6484
    @fr_a_nz6484 Рік тому

    Algún día podrías venir a visitar España
    Some day you could come to visit Spain

  • @houdachentouf4128
    @houdachentouf4128 Рік тому

    Hello my friend come to morocco .it is beautiful country. And clean.moroccain are friendly. You will enjoy it.comt to tangier. North of morocco.i don t have any idea about hotels. Enjoy your trips.

  • @petervandijk7533
    @petervandijk7533 Рік тому

    Great vids! Are you planning to travel to Amsterdam? I’ll gladly give you info and show you around 😆

  • @didierjud8086
    @didierjud8086 Рік тому

    The Louvre is so big because it was the private residence of the french Kings and their "entourage" before Versailles was bulit by (correct me if I'm wrong) Louis XIV.

  • @jeanpaulfelix4095
    @jeanpaulfelix4095 8 місяців тому

    There are 2 reasons why all doors should open out. Fire codesa require them. Imagine a busy theatre on fire. And 2, its a better seal from the elements. cheers.

  • @ellaa5542
    @ellaa5542 Рік тому

    Maybe you will visit Romania too !?😍