Japan Travel Vlog: what to eat in TOKYO & best things to do 2023

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  • Japan travel vlog number 2 :) What to eat in Tokyo and the best things to do in Tokyo 2023! I hope my FULL Tokyo itinerary helps you see what life is like in Japan. This is my Tokyo travel guide and things to do in Japan. I left out a couple more things because I left for Osaka, but I'll be back in Tokyo for a few more days and will update via UA-cam shorts or reals. Please enjoy this Japan travel vlog as I share what I ate at the Tsukiji fish market, Gyukatsu Ichi Ni San, and the Tokyo street go-karts! Since this is my first time in Japan, I did A LOT of research on the best things to do in Japan and what you must eat in Japan.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 178

  • @mayaleex3
    @mayaleex3  Рік тому +40

    You can find my FULL google excel sheet of my Japan Itinerary here: mayaleex3.gumroad.com/l/kbfwp :) you’ll find tips, reservation links, the hotels I stayed at, etc!

    • @erikoenglish1651
      @erikoenglish1651 Рік тому +1

      日本人は、プライバシーを重んじる国民です。ビデオを撮るのは構いませんが、了解無しに、他人の顔が出ている事に、不愉快だと、日本のニュースで、外国人のマナーで放映佐れています。他人の顔をぼかす用に、して下さい。お願いいたします。

    • @ONExBABY
      @ONExBABY Рік тому +3

      Which hotel did you stay in?? Do you recommend??

    • @lov3inbot11
      @lov3inbot11 Рік тому +2

      I love this, enjoy watching it. I wish I can hv ur all itenaries, so neat 😊 it will helpful, I’ll be going late May with my 2 kiddos. Btw is it already hot n humid already?

    • @mayaleex3
      @mayaleex3  Рік тому

      @@lov3inbot11 I have my itinerary up now!! :)

    • @Afzaalahmad-lk1he
      @Afzaalahmad-lk1he Рік тому +1

      hi dear Maya lee i m from pakistan me UA-camr i need some info about japan can u help me pls if u dont mind

  • @Michelle071
    @Michelle071 Рік тому +111

    “I am so full but.. what is that over there?” LOL😂 same girl same

  • @rileythesmiliest
    @rileythesmiliest Місяць тому

    1:10 is SO real, love it when my watch gets my outdoor walk.

  • @uuchenna
    @uuchenna 9 місяців тому +8

    Maya! I’ve been following you for a while now and I’ve also wanted to visit Japan for like 15 years…out of all of the videos I’ve seen people do of Japan NOBODY has ever talked about there being no soap in public restrooms 😂😂😂 I feel like that is a very important tip for me anyway…thank!!

  • @dreamsnotthings
    @dreamsnotthings 11 місяців тому +1

    Loved Japan! Absolutely fantastic. We got some spectacular footage and more importantly created amazing memories!

    • @mayaleex3
      @mayaleex3  10 місяців тому

      Japan is soooo wonderful!!

  • @keylarenee31
    @keylarenee31 Рік тому +12

    Wow I’m glad you had so much fun in Japan with your friends! Thanks for sharing your itinerary, you the most organized person ever lol

  • @mercades917
    @mercades917 Рік тому +23

    My day is almost made 10x better when Maya posts! ❤

  • @victorialuu1024
    @victorialuu1024 Рік тому +13

    I’m going to Japan this Fall. This is so helpful for me. You answered my questions regarding the international driving permit. Thank you very much Maya.

  • @rosarioesteban4792
    @rosarioesteban4792 Рік тому +16

    Hey Maya! I found your UA-cam channel today :)
    I love Japan, I love the Japanese language and Japanese culture. I love everything about it basically haha, so my guess is that that is the reason why yout travel vlog made it into my UA-cam suggestions! I'm happy it did.
    I had no idea some of the places you mentioned even existed and that they are so HUGE! (For example the Uniqlo store in Ginza. How cool!) and I added the Itoya store to my bucket list!
    I just wanted to say that this is an all around awesome travel vlog, I genuinely enjoyed it!
    If you are ever interested in adding Spanish subtitles to this video, please let me know! It'd be so cool to be able to share this with my family and friends, I think they'd enjoy it!
    Lots of love from Argentina

    • @mayaleex3
      @mayaleex3  Рік тому +2

      Awwww thank you sooo much, Rosario!! 💕💕 I’ll look into how others can help me translate my videos because I would LOVE that!!

    • @rosarioesteban4792
      @rosarioesteban4792 Рік тому

      @@mayaleex3 I've worked for other content creators here on UA-cam and it's been such a wonderful experience. I love doing translations and subtitles, it's the best thing ever. I can do Spanish subtitles for one of your videos for free as well! That way, you can see if you like them and if you'd like me to do more 🤗

  • @maiko2022000
    @maiko2022000 Рік тому +5

    I will go to Japan end of May. Thank you for sharing. I am so excited now!

  • @Trf2956
    @Trf2956 Рік тому +3

    I feel comfortable when I look at you as if you are an angel😔✨💗

    • @mayaleex3
      @mayaleex3  Рік тому +1

      😭😭 what a compliment

  • @LS-ou9lj
    @LS-ou9lj Рік тому +5

    Maya this is a super helpful video, I'm planning my first visit to Japan...thank you!🤩

  • @VIBETEAM-b2i
    @VIBETEAM-b2i Рік тому +17

    I am totally the same when it comes to animals out of their original habitat. So I get how you feel about the hedgehog. ❤

  • @bloomingempath7321
    @bloomingempath7321 Рік тому +4

    I am glad you had fun on the trip Maya ❤.
    Take good care of yourself..
    Enjoyed the video a lot 😊
    Stay blessed, Lots of love .

  • @jessicabakerw
    @jessicabakerw Рік тому +17

    I have been wanting to go to Japan for about 15 years, this video really drives it home for me! I need to go! Love this so much. 😍🥰

  • @lilyanyan
    @lilyanyan Рік тому +2

    I remember when I went to Japan I bought bags of salad and fruits to eat at night in the hotel. :)

  • @jcaoart
    @jcaoart 4 місяці тому +1

    The veggie thing is too real, thanks for including smoothie and hotpot stops!

  • @btslaraworld
    @btslaraworld Рік тому +2

    Yay!!! New video!!!!!💜

  • @Sabrina_94x
    @Sabrina_94x 11 місяців тому

    I just came across your UA-cam and I love all your videos!! I can’t wait to visit Japan one day

  • @Sakura-zu4rz
    @Sakura-zu4rz Рік тому +1

    I haven't had any fun lately, 😭 so it was fun. You bring me joy!❤🙂I love the kind and generous heartwarming atmosphere that you create, your kind, easygoing, warm vibe. ❤I like the essence how you live on. I need to be true to myself and find a job I am passionate about. I want to find a way to live as who I really am.

  • @rinkeerani7385
    @rinkeerani7385 Рік тому +2

    Hy maya 🖐
    I am watching ur videos from last 3 to 4 months and I have watched ur almost every videos I was waiting for ur video from Last week I think I am addicted to ur videos 💜🤌
    You are just amazing 🥰 love u 💜💜💜💜

  • @LostGenerations
    @LostGenerations Рік тому +5

    Can't wait to go to Japan one day :)

  • @UNSTABLE111
    @UNSTABLE111 Рік тому +1

    welp i know what im gonna eat when i go to Japan again!! Great Video

  • @kimmyjo52
    @kimmyjo52 Рік тому +1

    looks fun! thanks for all the tips! also, i love the way you did your makeup while traveling! Your lashes were popping! 🙂

    • @mayaleex3
      @mayaleex3  Рік тому +1

      Hehe thank you!! I got eyelash extensions so that I could just wake up and go! 🥲

  • @Kitty_Plans
    @Kitty_Plans Рік тому +3

    Yay for showing your previous spread! Looks really good!! And yes your current kit is so pretty too ❤ Please take care!! For change of scenery or environment here’s an open invitation to come over here to Illinois! Let’s go around Chicago!

  • @michaelflak9463
    @michaelflak9463 Рік тому +2

    Love your videos

  • @Selvin943
    @Selvin943 Рік тому +2

    I am gojng Japan in June cannot Wait🎉

  • @naamashnizel
    @naamashnizel 8 місяців тому

    I'm your new fan+😂❤ love you! From Israel ❤

  • @fdoctor79
    @fdoctor79 Рік тому +1

    Honey, Maya and friends are eating REAL GOOD! 😊 Tfs

  • @isaacburnedisaac2158
    @isaacburnedisaac2158 Рік тому

    Your so healthy! Keep it up!

  • @winniekison
    @winniekison Рік тому +9

    i need to go to Japan now 🥲🤤

  • @truebelieversallarewelcome7876

    blessings 😅 the go-karts look like real really fun

  • @Anna-fi7gs
    @Anna-fi7gs Рік тому

    Thank you!

  • @aaronlai2754
    @aaronlai2754 Рік тому

    thank you so much, lovin your vibe :)

  • @aimeeilies
    @aimeeilies Рік тому +1

    such a good watch! makes me want to go there so badddd :’’)

  • @chrisoulalakkas8968
    @chrisoulalakkas8968 Рік тому +1

    Sometimes you have to get knocked down lower than you have ever been to stand up taller than you ever were.

  • @AlexKeith17
    @AlexKeith17 Рік тому

    Hello Maya, Thank you for the video. You have inlcuded alot of delicous looking foods , I will surely try when I visit Tokyo this Christmas !

  • @shelbythebest2312
    @shelbythebest2312 Рік тому

    I remember going to almost all the cities when I was in Japan

  • @Gigichew
    @Gigichew Рік тому +4

    this was literally so fun to watch. and omg this video made it look like the claw machines were so easy LOLOL i think your claw machine reacts are my fav xD and I NEED MORE UNI

  • @Travelwithlino2023
    @Travelwithlino2023 Рік тому

    Love traveling too 😊👍

  • @trya314
    @trya314 Рік тому

    Hi!I've just noticed you were inserting a 2,000-yen note, which is super rare these days!
    Hope you enjoy your trip in Japan❤ A fan from Japan❤

  • @pingsiu9628
    @pingsiu9628 Рік тому

    I love watching your Vlog ❤

  • @kuroshiromi
    @kuroshiromi Рік тому

    such a cute viddd

  • @lov3inbot11
    @lov3inbot11 Рік тому +1

    Thx for posting ur itineraries…I will copy and paste them and probably just make some adjustment for kiddos 😆…:btw is it hot already even is just Spring April…:?

  • @puskar714
    @puskar714 Рік тому

    I am from Nepal ❤️🇳🇵your lovely video post❤

  • @sarahb.8175
    @sarahb.8175 11 місяців тому +1

    It’s a dream of mine to visit Japan. They have such a beautiful culture! How much Japanese should you learn before making the trip? & do many people speak English in Tokyo?

    • @mayaleex3
      @mayaleex3  11 місяців тому

      I didn’t get a chance to learn much other than “where is the restroom” and “excuse me” :’) but in Tokyo a lot more people understood English than in the smaller cities!

  • @anasappho
    @anasappho 5 місяців тому

    3:28 Do you remember where this gachapon was?? I really want the angel blue ones but !!!!

  • @richardbarba2736
    @richardbarba2736 Рік тому

    I love Maya

  • @mansoor3159
    @mansoor3159 Рік тому +2

    Hey! Maya can I get reply from you and I really love your vlogs so so much you are my inspiration and I wish you reach 500K Subscribers very very soon!💫❤️😊

  • @t3at3asab
    @t3at3asab 9 місяців тому

    hi maya! hope u'll see this but may i ask what month is this trip??? thank you!

  • @PandaBangkokThailand
    @PandaBangkokThailand 7 місяців тому

    ขอตามรอยครับ😊

  • @musafirrocknroll6591
    @musafirrocknroll6591 11 місяців тому

    Nice 😎👍

  • @michaelono7335
    @michaelono7335 Рік тому

    Just like every other video about Japan…. Video something new

  • @davidparnell4675
    @davidparnell4675 Рік тому +1

    Hi maya

  • @kevin19358
    @kevin19358 8 місяців тому

    3:13, Nice. But what time they close?

  • @yixuanchen536
    @yixuanchen536 Рік тому +2

    really love your travel vlog has energy vibe!

  • @EmmarcoPro
    @EmmarcoPro Рік тому

    Can you bring tripod everywhere ? And Which website do u make reservation?

  • @hx24-25
    @hx24-25 Рік тому

    The candied strawberries is actually a Chinese treat called tanghulu!

  • @_bbsgcc
    @_bbsgcc Рік тому

    "so happy to eat vegetables"
    5 words my younger self will never agree too XD

  • @bananabunny104
    @bananabunny104 Рік тому +2

    did you find that anyone treated you differently because you wore more open tops? curious because i am going to tokyo soon! ^^

  • @ChessBoxin
    @ChessBoxin Рік тому

    That go kart info is handy although not sure if they'll have it when I go in November. How does the Rail Passes work? I see you can purchase them online 7,14, and 21 days but do they pretty much work everywhere or is it limited? Thanks for the video.

  • @LucilleTolentino
    @LucilleTolentino Рік тому

    Thanks for your video. Where was your hotel? Looking for one near Shibuya station

  • @alliahbeltran2927
    @alliahbeltran2927 Рік тому

    Hello, would you be able to post your full itinerary that you included in this video at 0:58 ?

    • @mayaleex3
      @mayaleex3  Рік тому

      Yesss I just pinned the comment with it!

  • @MariaMontserratBausaroca
    @MariaMontserratBausaroca 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for watching ❤❤❤

  • @gelgel2437
    @gelgel2437 Рік тому

    Hi! Will be visiting Japan next week. How’s the weather? Notice you’re just wearing tshirt.

  • @amdnagh.initiative
    @amdnagh.initiative Рік тому +1

    Very good work hope for u the best
    Im Subscribe i like iz❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊❤❤😊😊

  • @lairice
    @lairice Рік тому

    Im going to shanghai soon!!

  • @christinepotian8410
    @christinepotian8410 Рік тому

    What shoes are you wearing?

  • @booknerdzalina
    @booknerdzalina Рік тому

    I am in Tokyo now too!

  • @_gamoyuki_8000
    @_gamoyuki_8000 Рік тому

    2:25 Wow, you've got a really unique banknote there! That money is a 2000 yen bill, and it was issued only in the year 2000. Seems a bit too special to spend lol

  • @cerka27
    @cerka27 Рік тому

    I’ll be in Tokyo next week and I have questions about the go karts, how did you find that place? Were there more options? What was the price range you paid and did you reserve it in advance?

  • @asiamommi
    @asiamommi Рік тому +1

    What was the name of the pancake buffet place? 😍😋

  • @dharshiniv2161
    @dharshiniv2161 Рік тому +1

    Hi Maya lee

  • @ankitamaurya5184
    @ankitamaurya5184 Рік тому

    Lots of love ma'am from India....

  • @leilei3525
    @leilei3525 Рік тому

    What resturant was that, the one you really liked w/ the katsu!? Also is $2500 usd worth of yen enough for a week?

  • @katrinamarieserdena147
    @katrinamarieserdena147 Рік тому

    Hi Maya! Any idea if Tsukiji market opens on Sundays?

  • @ramizahrahmat9071
    @ramizahrahmat9071 Рік тому

    Hi Maya! Is it consider summer right now?

  • @mrparkerdan
    @mrparkerdan Рік тому

    any plans to visit an onsen?

  • @leeevelyn6409
    @leeevelyn6409 Рік тому

    Hi, I really want to know where and how much of the go-karts I so interested ❤

  • @IamMissPaulski
    @IamMissPaulski Рік тому

    What song is played in the beginning?

  • @MrIrishstud
    @MrIrishstud Рік тому

    Great video! Wondering how you pay for most things in Tokyo?

  • @nuggetsss2526
    @nuggetsss2526 Рік тому

    May I check where do u book for Mario kart ?

  • @erie_san
    @erie_san Рік тому

    Question: I don’t speak Japanese, what was you impression of getting around on just English 😅

    • @mayaleex3
      @mayaleex3  Рік тому

      It was fine!! Lots of hand motions and pointing :) Papago (I used this app to take a photo of menus and it’ll translate the photo if they dont have an english menu) but it was fine!

  • @yamchoopong5141
    @yamchoopong5141 Рік тому

    Where can I find your itinerary? 🙏

  • @karigilmartin5915
    @karigilmartin5915 Рік тому

    @mayaleex3 man It's so beautiful there and how's the food there?

    • @mayaleex3
      @mayaleex3  Рік тому +1

      I think it’s good!! In LA were also blessed with really good Japanese food but I think the prices here make it more worth it 😅

    • @karigilmartin5915
      @karigilmartin5915 Рік тому

      @@mayaleex3 well that is good and true that and 😁 well I hope one-day I get to go there and try all the good foods 💯% and also wanna say would you like to see what is in Farmville VA? and stay at the Farmville motel?

  • @neelukampani6548
    @neelukampani6548 Рік тому

    What was the temperature when you visited Tokyo?

  • @Kenji_suz
    @Kenji_suz Рік тому

    What is the song u used in the video? I hear it everywhere but no name to the song😭

  • @ClarissaRose
    @ClarissaRose Рік тому

    Aww thank you for sharing these experiences with us!!!!! ❤❤❤❤

  • @joyamishra7037
    @joyamishra7037 Рік тому +1

    I was thinking of you only ma'am 😊
    I was thinking that when you will upload your video.
    Finally it came 🎉

  • @EasyPaperCraft-sb6bq
    @EasyPaperCraft-sb6bq Рік тому

    Wow❤😂

  • @adeela1309
    @adeela1309 Рік тому

    Hi, quick question - I will be going to Japan next week and was wondering how do you make reservations at restaurants? Via website, phone call, etc? (I don't speak Japanese at all)

    • @mayaleex3
      @mayaleex3  Рік тому +2

      Oooo sometimes I would google the restaurant name and translate the page in English through google chrome and would reserve if it was available. Japan used tablelog as their “Yelp” and sometimes you can reserve. Sometimes you can pay to reserve but I didn’t do that!

  • @guardianKOA
    @guardianKOA Рік тому

    sorry is there an itinerary to download, like a link or I missed it ?

    • @mayaleex3
      @mayaleex3  Рік тому

      Pinned a comment of it :)

    • @guardianKOA
      @guardianKOA Рік тому

      @@mayaleex3 Hey Maya, fully appreciate it.

  • @chibikkotravels
    @chibikkotravels Рік тому

    See you were busy😅i myself am more of a just let’s see how i feel on the day person 😂
    You ate more in a couple days, then i in the past 7yrs😂

  • @maryc5717
    @maryc5717 Рік тому +1

    What is the name of the katsu restaurant in the video?

  • @bananabunny104
    @bananabunny104 Рік тому +1

    i would love to go to animal cafes but i hate thinking about how they get overworked too :,( poor babies!

  • @oksharks9845
    @oksharks9845 10 місяців тому

    What’s as the name of the restaurant?

  • @Caitlinmcfadden22
    @Caitlinmcfadden22 Рік тому

    What was the restaurant she said was the best meal she had???

  • @itxeme
    @itxeme Рік тому

    First she woke up, then she went to a store and bought a sandwich and had pork breakfast, then she walked and drank some water. Then she had lunch and ate a Japanese food, then she went to a cafe that had animals, then she bought a toy from a machine, went to a mall and then ate sushi for dinner, then she went to a store and bougt some things

    • @itxeme
      @itxeme Рік тому

      The second day she woke up and she went out to eat fish, and to eat things like egg, meat and other things. Then she went to the park and got a smoothie, then she went to a store and ate lunch, then she went to the hotel and ate dinner, and then she went in cars

    • @itxeme
      @itxeme Рік тому

      The third day she ate breakfast and ate a disert, and ate sushi, then she went to a cafe, then she visited things in Japan and then she ate lunch and saw anime things and then she ate dinner, that was a soup

  • @towada1066
    @towada1066 Рік тому

    hmmm,... for me, kudzu mochi in Kameido ...

  • @mrs_sy
    @mrs_sy Рік тому

    What hotel did you stay in Ginza?