I've recently found you. And I'm obsessed. Everything that you do resonates with me. Your sober, effortless style. Your coffee routine. Living alone. Somehow seeing you go about your day. Makes me want to do things too. Lots of love.
I love that you shared so much of your time in Japan and it felt like your older vlogs when you were in Manchester/ Leeds. It felt like you had recharged creatively with your trip there. I cannot wait to see your haul as I know you picked some good stuff! I hope you're feeling better and have not been jetlagged coming back. Also, wishing you a lovely Christmas!! xxoo
ahhh thank you so much! I am so glad you enjoyed it, jet lag hasn't been TOO bad on the way home I just can't sit on the sofa without falling asleep hahaha xxx
I have travelled alone as well and as much as I have appreciated designing my own schedule I did miss the company of someone to share it all with..if I saw a beautiful garden or painting. I wonder if vlogging sometimes feels as if you have a companion ..and not so alone. Anywho, thank you so so much for bringing us along. A mini vacation for me ...just so beautifully crafted.
I think you're totally right! I thought about this a lot when I was vlogging - it really did give me a certain level of purpose and a sense I was sharing things with people, even taking photos added that element into things! xx
Amazing footage. Thank you for capturing so much. It was nice to see a place that is so foreign in culture and custom in such a relatable way. Thank you again :)
Your initial thought, regarding the traditional dressing in Kyoto, was mine too haha! After my comment my brother (who lived in Japan at the time) told me that they're not Japanese people in their traditional clothing. But you can actually rent the costumes and walk around in them for a day, to take photos and stuff. It's a big thing and is apparently hugely done by Chinese tourists. Fun fact for ya :)
Before I even start Part 3 I HAVE to tell you how much I enjoyed Part 1 and 2. The mix of fashion, art and exploring is so enjoyable to watch and listen, and you’ve nailed it! Thankyou for sharing Lizzy xx
I've so so so loved these. As much as I always love your content, you've seemed a wee bit flat the past few months and seeing you radiant and smiley, witty and funny in these vlogs has been lovely. Gorgeous styling and beautiful footage as ever xxx
I’ve been having a couple of really rough pain days (I am chronically ill). It has been so soothing watch your dreamy Japan vlogs. I find all of your videos soothing and inspiring, but these last two truly transported me from my reality and allowed me to relax a bit so I can rest. Thank you for sharing your art. It is the loveliest gift. And one I truly needed at this moment.
These Japan vlogs have been just perfect, Lizzy. I watched them all in one sitting whilst wrapping my Christmas presents! I'm really looking forward to your Japan haul; you have excellent taste.
What really struck me in these vlogs is how peaceful and quiet Japan seems. Even Tokyo seems to have a certain stillness to it - I didn't hear traffice or people shouting (or even talking loudly). Is all of Japan like that or is it just how Lizzy captured it?
Yes and no. People don't really talk to each other when going from point a to b and you will almost never hear someone shouting (unless it's a foreigner), but you do hear songs playing and the traffic noises (minus the honking because Japanese people don't really do that even in high traffic). If you're on an off street or an alley, it's SUPER quiet. It's crazy, because you can be just one or two blocks from the busiest streets in Shibuya, Harajuku, or even Shinjuku, and all of a sudden, it will be completely bare and super quiet. It is nice when it's like this, but after living in the US for years and going back to Japan, it makes you feel like you're alone even when thousands of people are around you (if that makes sense), since no one likes to talk to people they don't know. Compared to a place like the US, strangers can talk and have a good conversation with other strangers, and it feels much more friendly and less lonely.
@@Mari-Yama how refreshing. I live in NYC and despite the fact that I'm a native New Yorker, I still can't stand how much New Yorkers yell. So nerve wrecking! I'm an introvert, so I found the silence of Japan soothing.
Loved all the Japan vlogs!! You must feel really proud of yourself, traveling alone is such a challenge but you managed to have a great time it seems 🤗
Fantastic. You did great. It was such a pleasure to virtually spent the time with you in Japan. It also shows that doing things on your own is a wonderful experience.
Lizzy this has been brilliant to watch! Such a joy with the editing and music and all the beautiful places, even the weird ones (which I honestly enjoy of a bit of weird, so thanks!)
Loved your vlog Lizzy. We just arrived home to Adelaide, South Australia, after a lovely time in Japan. Our son lives in Tokyo, and his wife, who is Japanese just gave birth to our first grandchild, a little boy named Akira. So we stayed out in Shizuoka which is out near Mt Fuji, to meet our daughter in law's family. Her grandmother is 90 yo. It was a lovely stay, then we went back to Tokyo for our last week. It's a beautiful country, and we plan to visit often now. We stayed in Shinjuku last visit which was in the middle of summer. Oh, not recommended, unless you love melting in high humidity. We visited Osaka and Kyoto as well as catching the Shinkansen up to Nagano, to see the snow monkeys. So much to do and see in Japan. It was nice being there in Autumn, this time. I have just subscribed to your channel and look forward to more
I'm trying to plan a trip to Japan as well and would love to know roughly how much one would spend. Could you maybe do a blog post or video on that as well? I honestly loved this trilogy of vlogs so much, it made me want to be in Japan even more. And the fact that you went by yourself was amazing as well, it felt like we were there with you as travelling partner haha! Those videos inspired me so much through the screen, I can't wait to actually go there, but this is also testament of how great of a storyteller you are! Hopefully, you'll go to more solo trips and take us along!!!
Thank you for such a lovely comment! I spend about £900 on my flights, and £850 on the hotel (booked very last minute though). You could definitely stay in a hostel for cheaper! being there I spent around £800 on just day to day things, I did get taxis more than I should have and they were very expensive. My meal at the Park Hyatt was £120 so that was an extravagance - the food generally was very affordable so you could cut down this cost a lot. Also the rail pass I bought before hand was £200 - so in total I would say I spent over £2.5k. Not including the things I bought (like the camera) xxx
Japan has a reputation for being quite expensive but it's not so bad. Especially with food,it's quite cheap imo. You do have to lower your expectations for hotels though - the rooms in Tokyo are really tiny for what you'd get in many western countries.
This little Japan series has been so beautiful - love the way you've captured it with the gorgeous still shots and then the more raw vlog footage. I'm also now desperate to go to Japan!! It seems so peaceful and the perfect place for a bit of reflection - thanks so much for sharing it with us :)
People that have never been to Japan usually pack in so much stuff to their trip. Good for you for taking things easy. You could totally spend a week in Kyoto and I know you would enjoy it. There are nice walks and great coffee shops to lounge in.
These Japan vlogs have been so beautiful to watch. I cannot wait to go! I loved all three! Thanks so much for capturing all of this! Would love to know details of all your new jewelry worn on this trip :)
Saved the Tokyo vlogs so I could watch them while I'm off work! Thoroughly enjoyed watching them all, thank you! You should do travel vlogs more often, looks like I'm not the only one who loves them xx
Loving the Japan content, and have enjoyed enjoyed this three part series least to say... Your vlogs have legit motivated me to go to Japan alone. cant wait for all the Japan Hauls.... But this series has definitely motivated me to go on a solo trip... could not stress that enough! Thank you Liz!
So enjoyed these Japan vlogs. Would love a video on what you liked and what you would do differently. And you've inspired me to go out in my own city and read.
Thanks for the vlogs - very much enjoyed a vicarious visit to Japan. I don't think it matters whether you film on your phone or a camera, I'm more interested in your experiences and perspective than having top notch footage.
I have always wanted to visit Japan as long as I can remember. But life happened. When you walked out of the orange gates, I felt a very sad longing emotion to be there too. I am so glad you are doing this!
What I love most about these Japan vlogs is that you haven't just highlighted all the great tourist bits - I know that in this day and age of Instagram going to certain places can be really disappointing because people only post the best bits/angles of places, and you get there and it seems like a let down. From your vlogs I can already get a different perspective of Tokyo and Kyoto. Especially when you went to Harajuku - it almost gave me the vibe of Camden Market, which is fine, but obviously there's a lot of photos of Harajuku and it feels different when you see those.
A quick FYI for anyone short of time in Kyoto: above the main train station, at the top of the department store there is a "ramen street" with maybe 9 different ramen shops (with different regional variations of ramen) in case you want to eat and catch a train.
Thank you so much, Lizzy for vlogging such an amazing trip. I want to travel to japan this year and I am going solo as well . Your videos made me even more excited to go. Much love from Brazil😘
My husband and I stayed in Shinjuku area where the Robot restaurant was at. We also went and saw that show. One thing we didn't realize about it is that it is a very touristy type of show, meaning that it was mostly foreigners that were there. I guess Japanese people don't really go there. I loved that you filmed walking around Shinjuku! BTW, I have family in Kyoto so I'm super happy that you went there and filmed, I was happy to see that area again :)
With so too much doubt traveling alone is something I want to do. I really enjoyed all of this experience. Part lll or maybe Kyoto drew me in. A few mentions, the simplicity of the plain white awnings tied down with concrete bricks, the neutral colors of the commerce areas, the memory of the New York Orange Gate installation brought back, the Temple and lastly while passing some hedgerows you reminded me of an Alice in Wonderland in a very curious place. LOVED IT🍒🤗
Japan series are really good! As a solo traveller most of the time, quite a few things are so relatable, e.g. I specifically detoured to Golden Gai and failed to go into any bars there mostly due to my Japanese inability. The whole series remind me so much of being there last summer and I was under the impression that I would definitely go back very soon - good expectation and very unfortunate reality now :/ Please keep shooting those vlogs, some neighorhoods in London may be as interesting!
I’m gutted I was in Tokyo before you because I feel like I missed out on so many of the places I would have loved to have found.. now I’ll be more enlightened for the next time I visit :)
I know I'm super late but I just came across your Japan vlogs the other day. Looked like a fun trip. Lucky that you went just prior to the coronavirus situation. Speaking of coronavirus, hope you are doing well. Also such coincidence, in vlog 2 you mentioned you were going to start reading Norwegian Wood. That's the book I'm currently reading. Anyhow, thanks for sharing, take care.
Another great vlog Lizzy. Artistically put together. I also loved that you just had a chill day...thats what i love doing on holiday. i remember when i was in S. Korea for work and I had 2 days to myself. First day was in meyondung checking out the beauty shops and people watching. For the second day i had loads of plans but then it snowed so I just walked round the local neighbourhood and it was so lovely (even if i did get lost trying to find a temple with no internet/google maps lol). Really made me think about putting Japan on my next to visit list.x
jo not sure where you think korea is located!? But it is PART of south east Asia -_- and as for jet lag difference from other south east Asia locations and Korea its only usually an hour difference...
@@BB-wc7fg i meant how you get there...we went over Russia to get to korea wheras we went via india and middle east for Bali, Singapore and Malaysia. Ive never been good at geography lol but i do know the jet lag was worse (might be cos i was working)
jo I think it also depends on the flight... when they start making you shut the blinds and turn the lights off in the middle of the afternoon it makes me feel awful lol I’m ok going forward but coming home it takes a a week or so to get right
you're making me want to go back to japan so bad! kyoto was my favourite but i feel like we did it on so much more of a budget to the whole tokyo experience seems a lot different to the way we did it!
Loved all of these and can't wait to see more content! Making me really want to visit Japan now and so inspiring that you did it solo. I'd love to hear more about how you felt solo travelling and if you feel any different about it now to prior? Did you feel safe there? I'm so intrigued! Xxx
So glad you're enjoying it all! I felt 100% safe there, I didn't have a single moment where I felt unsafe. I would love to travel on my own more, and to more places that are culturally very different, I think there is a limit to how many places you feel safe in as a women (someone told me parts of Korea are an amazing option too!) xxx
Hey Lizzy where did you get the gold chain necklace ? its beautiful. BTW I love kyoto as well you should stay there few days when you visit there next time!
Hi Lizzy, just writing on here again hope you can reply. I bought the church’s boots after hearing so many good things from you about them but now I’m having second thoughts !! Which pair of Chelsea boots do you prefer/get more wear out of between your churchs or dear frances ? I’m just not sure how the brogue detailing will go down with all the different outfits. Thanks so much in advance I really appreciate your advice on this ❤️
Quick question: do you vlog with your phone with something holding your phone to stabilise it, keep your hand from slipping into view ? Or do you just hold it with your hand? The video is steady and it works. Want to know so I can use the camera on my phone more. If anyone in the comments know best way to film using IPhone camera please leave a comment. Thanks.
Hey, I’ve loved these vlogs so much!!! I’m planning a solo trip to Japan for the spring and would love recommendations, do you think longer than a week due to jet lag? Areas to stay in Tokyo, pros and cons in general after your own trip? Airline recOmmendations? What’s the currency situation like? Lol so many questions, hope you don’t mind! Hope you aren’t too jet lagged when you’re home and have an amazing Xmas ♥️♥️♥️
I'm not Lizzy, but I really think Japan deserves 2 weeks to do it justice. Tokyo + Kyoto + Hiroshima, with day trips to Nara, Himeji and Osaka. 1 week is pretty rushed (as you can see - Lizzy missed most of the temples such as the golden temple in Kyoto due to lack of time).
It is so much more interesting when you vlog ...to point the camera away from you.....rather than just you talking and taking video of yourself all the time
Well done travelling alone! As a blogger did it kill you not to have someone on hand to take your pictures? Did you mingle much with the locals? How was it getting around with the language barrier?
I've recently found you. And I'm obsessed.
Everything that you do resonates with me. Your sober, effortless style. Your coffee routine. Living alone. Somehow seeing you go about your day. Makes me want to do things too.
Lots of love.
Thank you so so much for such a lovely comment! xx
I love that you shared so much of your time in Japan and it felt like your older vlogs when you were in Manchester/ Leeds. It felt like you had recharged creatively with your trip there. I cannot wait to see your haul as I know you picked some good stuff! I hope you're feeling better and have not been jetlagged coming back.
Also, wishing you a lovely Christmas!! xxoo
ahhh thank you so much! I am so glad you enjoyed it, jet lag hasn't been TOO bad on the way home I just can't sit on the sofa without falling asleep hahaha xxx
Let’s just talk about how speedy Lizzy has been with the uploads. Yes girl
hahaha thank you!!! xx
There is a dreamy quality to your vlogs that justs puts you in a different league. Enjoyed the Japan vlogs tremendously.
North of the Equator that’s so true
Yes, I know exactly what you mean!
I have travelled alone as well and as much as I have appreciated designing my own schedule I did miss the company of someone to share it all with..if I saw a beautiful garden or painting. I wonder if vlogging sometimes feels as if you have a companion ..and not so alone. Anywho, thank you so so much for bringing us along. A mini vacation for me ...just so beautifully crafted.
I think you're totally right! I thought about this a lot when I was vlogging - it really did give me a certain level of purpose and a sense I was sharing things with people, even taking photos added that element into things! xx
Amazing footage. Thank you for capturing so much. It was nice to see a place that is so foreign in culture and custom in such a relatable way. Thank you again :)
Melissa Leckey well put
Your initial thought, regarding the traditional dressing in Kyoto, was mine too haha! After my comment my brother (who lived in Japan at the time) told me that they're not Japanese people in their traditional clothing. But you can actually rent the costumes and walk around in them for a day, to take photos and stuff. It's a big thing and is apparently hugely done by Chinese tourists. Fun fact for ya :)
Yup. And it's most Yukawa, so the cotton variant worn in summer...I am freezing just looking at these pictures. That must be so freezing. oO
Before I even start Part 3 I HAVE to tell you how much I enjoyed Part 1 and 2. The mix of fashion, art and exploring is so enjoyable to watch and listen, and you’ve nailed it! Thankyou for sharing Lizzy xx
Thanks so much Lizzy for the vlogs, they were really enjoyable! I smiled every time you said you saw something you wanted to take a photo of. :) xx
Thank you for allowing me to experience a bit of beautiful Japan without leaving the house. Great vlogs!
Super interested to see how your film photos turned out, I bet they all look magical. Thanks for sharing your trip with us!
Gorgeous gorgeous content- thank you so much Lizzie xxxxxx loved sharing the trip with you x
I've so so so loved these. As much as I always love your content, you've seemed a wee bit flat the past few months and seeing you radiant and smiley, witty and funny in these vlogs has been lovely. Gorgeous styling and beautiful footage as ever xxx
I’ve been having a couple of really rough pain days (I am chronically ill). It has been so soothing watch your dreamy Japan vlogs. I find all of your videos soothing and inspiring, but these last two truly transported me from my reality and allowed me to relax a bit so I can rest. Thank you for sharing your art. It is the loveliest gift. And one I truly needed at this moment.
Thank you so much for these awesome vlogs Lizzy. Thoroughly enjoyed them. Merry Christmas!
These Japan vlogs have been just perfect, Lizzy. I watched them all in one sitting whilst wrapping my Christmas presents! I'm really looking forward to your Japan haul; you have excellent taste.
What really struck me in these vlogs is how peaceful and quiet Japan seems. Even Tokyo seems to have a certain stillness to it - I didn't hear traffice or people shouting (or even talking loudly). Is all of Japan like that or is it just how Lizzy captured it?
I found it so quiet every where! on the first day I couldn't get over it at all xxx
Yes and no. People don't really talk to each other when going from point a to b and you will almost never hear someone shouting (unless it's a foreigner), but you do hear songs playing and the traffic noises (minus the honking because Japanese people don't really do that even in high traffic). If you're on an off street or an alley, it's SUPER quiet. It's crazy, because you can be just one or two blocks from the busiest streets in Shibuya, Harajuku, or even Shinjuku, and all of a sudden, it will be completely bare and super quiet.
It is nice when it's like this, but after living in the US for years and going back to Japan, it makes you feel like you're alone even when thousands of people are around you (if that makes sense), since no one likes to talk to people they don't know. Compared to a place like the US, strangers can talk and have a good conversation with other strangers, and it feels much more friendly and less lonely.
@@Mari-Yama how refreshing. I live in NYC and despite the fact that I'm a native New Yorker, I still can't stand how much New Yorkers yell. So nerve wrecking! I'm an introvert, so I found the silence of Japan soothing.
@@lindagarrido4353 I moved from Tokyo to New York two years ago, and I am still getting used to the noise! haha
Stumble on your channel through yourJapan vlogs and let me say I'm here to stay ! Made me want to to go visit Japan by myself too !! xx
Loved all the Japan vlogs!! You must feel really proud of yourself, traveling alone is such a challenge but you managed to have a great time it seems 🤗
Fantastic. You did great. It was such a pleasure to virtually spent the time with you in Japan. It also shows that doing things on your own is a wonderful experience.
Lizzy this has been brilliant to watch! Such a joy with the editing and music and all the beautiful places, even the weird ones (which I honestly enjoy of a bit of weird, so thanks!)
Ah why did I miss this rare opportunity to meet you in Kyoto !
Kyoto is my home town
Thank you so much for coming
Loved your vlog Lizzy. We just arrived home to Adelaide, South Australia, after a lovely time in Japan. Our son lives in Tokyo, and his wife, who is Japanese just gave birth to our first grandchild, a little boy named Akira. So we stayed out in Shizuoka which is out near Mt Fuji, to meet our daughter in law's family. Her grandmother is 90 yo. It was a lovely stay, then we went back to Tokyo for our last week. It's a beautiful country, and we plan to visit often now. We stayed in Shinjuku last visit which was in the middle of summer. Oh, not recommended, unless you love melting in high humidity. We visited Osaka and Kyoto as well as catching the Shinkansen up to Nagano, to see the snow monkeys. So much to do and see in Japan. It was nice being there in Autumn, this time. I have just subscribed to your channel and look forward to more
I'm trying to plan a trip to Japan as well and would love to know roughly how much one would spend. Could you maybe do a blog post or video on that as well? I honestly loved this trilogy of vlogs so much, it made me want to be in Japan even more. And the fact that you went by yourself was amazing as well, it felt like we were there with you as travelling partner haha! Those videos inspired me so much through the screen, I can't wait to actually go there, but this is also testament of how great of a storyteller you are! Hopefully, you'll go to more solo trips and take us along!!!
Thank you for such a lovely comment! I spend about £900 on my flights, and £850 on the hotel (booked very last minute though). You could definitely stay in a hostel for cheaper! being there I spent around £800 on just day to day things, I did get taxis more than I should have and they were very expensive. My meal at the Park Hyatt was £120 so that was an extravagance - the food generally was very affordable so you could cut down this cost a lot. Also the rail pass I bought before hand was £200 - so in total I would say I spent over £2.5k. Not including the things I bought (like the camera) xxx
Japan has a reputation for being quite expensive but it's not so bad. Especially with food,it's quite cheap imo. You do have to lower your expectations for hotels though - the rooms in Tokyo are really tiny for what you'd get in many western countries.
Loved watching these vlogs! So great to see Japan through your eyes Lizzy! Just beautiful :)
I loved watching the trilogy! You’ve inspired me at 44 to be brave and just do it! Really enjoy your vlogs xx
Hi Lizzie - have you had your iron levels checked? Just a thought. Thanks for japan update very interesting.
This little Japan series has been so beautiful - love the way you've captured it with the gorgeous still shots and then the more raw vlog footage. I'm also now desperate to go to Japan!! It seems so peaceful and the perfect place for a bit of reflection - thanks so much for sharing it with us :)
I absolutely loved these, Lizzy! Thanks for sharing x
Thoroughly enjoyed travelling vicariously with you in these vlogs.! So good. Thanks Lizzy 😄👍
Thank you so so much for sharing with us all the 3 Vlogs was AMAZING!!! One of my best Vlogs I ever seen!!
Thank you for these vlogs, it is so interesting to see Japan!
People that have never been to Japan usually pack in so much stuff to their trip. Good for you for taking things easy. You could totally spend a week in Kyoto and I know you would enjoy it. There are nice walks and great coffee shops to lounge in.
These Japan vlogs have been so beautiful to watch. I cannot wait to go! I loved all three! Thanks so much for capturing all of this! Would love to know details of all your new jewelry worn on this trip :)
Saved the Tokyo vlogs so I could watch them while I'm off work! Thoroughly enjoyed watching them all, thank you! You should do travel vlogs more often, looks like I'm not the only one who loves them xx
I'm so happy you're sharing your Google maps!!!
Loving the Japan content, and have enjoyed enjoyed this three part series least to say...
Your vlogs have legit motivated me to go to Japan alone.
cant wait for all the Japan Hauls.... But this series has definitely motivated me to go on a solo trip... could not stress that enough!
Thank you Liz!
ahh I am so so glad!! Thank you so much! xx
"I dont want to do anymore shopping"... "I just did some shopping" 🤣 me!!!!
Thanks so much for sharing this fabulous trip with us. Appreciated very much x
So enjoyed these Japan vlogs. Would love a video on what you liked and what you would do differently. And you've inspired me to go out in my own city and read.
Absolutely loved watching these travel vlogs! Now I feel like I NEED to visit Japan 🙌
Thanks for the vlogs - very much enjoyed a vicarious visit to Japan. I don't think it matters whether you film on your phone or a camera, I'm more interested in your experiences and perspective than having top notch footage.
Loved these vlogs thank you Lizzy. Definitely made me want to go back to Japan soon.
Love all of them! As always lots of aesthetic cutaways
So serene. Thank you for sharing Lizzy 😊
Kyoto was my favourite place. I fell in love with it.
I'm so excited about your Mamiya shots!! can't wait to see them!
Great vlog! I loved Kyoto, went to Japan last month and stayed there for three days, it's so beautiful x
if you ever go back and happen to get sick and have a cough, always wear a face mask! it's considered rude not to.
Thank you so much for sharing your trip to Japan! It was so much fun to watch!
I have always wanted to visit Japan as long as I can remember. But life happened. When you walked out of the orange gates, I felt a very sad longing emotion to be there too. I am so glad you are doing this!
Great vlogs! So dreamy 🧳
I’ve loved the Japan vlogs and I’m so sad they’re over!!! ☹️☹️ please keep vlogging!!!! ❤️❤️
What I love most about these Japan vlogs is that you haven't just highlighted all the great tourist bits - I know that in this day and age of Instagram going to certain places can be really disappointing because people only post the best bits/angles of places, and you get there and it seems like a let down. From your vlogs I can already get a different perspective of Tokyo and Kyoto. Especially when you went to Harajuku - it almost gave me the vibe of Camden Market, which is fine, but obviously there's a lot of photos of Harajuku and it feels different when you see those.
A quick FYI for anyone short of time in Kyoto: above the main train station, at the top of the department store there is a "ramen street" with maybe 9 different ramen shops (with different regional variations of ramen) in case you want to eat and catch a train.
Loved your vlogs on Japan. Really makes me want to visit it now, looks incredible ❤️
Thank you for visiting my country!
I’m glad if you had spent a good time here.
thank you for sharing your japan trip. Can't wait to see the photographs xx
Thank you so much, Lizzy for vlogging such an amazing trip. I want to travel to japan this year and I am going solo as well . Your videos made me even more excited to go. Much love from Brazil😘
i really really enjoyed watching this series! def want to do a chill trip like this one day!
My husband and I stayed in Shinjuku area where the Robot restaurant was at. We also went and saw that show. One thing we didn't realize about it is that it is a very touristy type of show, meaning that it was mostly foreigners that were there. I guess Japanese people don't really go there. I loved that you filmed walking around Shinjuku! BTW, I have family in Kyoto so I'm super happy that you went there and filmed, I was happy to see that area again :)
I love it so much
Your style inspiring me allottt
With so too much doubt traveling alone is something I want to do. I really enjoyed all of this experience. Part lll or maybe Kyoto drew me in. A few mentions, the simplicity of the plain white awnings tied down with concrete bricks, the neutral colors of the commerce areas, the memory of the New York Orange Gate installation brought back, the Temple and lastly while passing some hedgerows you reminded me of an Alice in Wonderland in a very curious place. LOVED IT🍒🤗
Thank you so much! Kyoto definitely stole my heart! xxx
I HAVE LOVED THIS SERIES
Japan series are really good! As a solo traveller most of the time, quite a few things are so relatable, e.g. I specifically detoured to Golden Gai and failed to go into any bars there mostly due to my Japanese inability. The whole series remind me so much of being there last summer and I was under the impression that I would definitely go back very soon - good expectation and very unfortunate reality now :/ Please keep shooting those vlogs, some neighorhoods in London may be as interesting!
Thank you ,loved watching your vlog
Loved the Japan vlogs so much Lizzy!!
I’m gutted I was in Tokyo before you because I feel like I missed out on so many of the places I would have loved to have found.. now I’ll be more enlightened for the next time I visit :)
I know I'm super late but I just came across your Japan vlogs the other day. Looked like a fun trip. Lucky that you went just prior to the coronavirus situation. Speaking of coronavirus, hope you are doing well. Also such coincidence, in vlog 2 you mentioned you were going to start reading Norwegian Wood. That's the book I'm currently reading. Anyhow, thanks for sharing, take care.
I loved these 3 part vlogs from Japan.
Another great vlog Lizzy. Artistically put together. I also loved that you just had a chill day...thats what i love doing on holiday. i remember when i was in S. Korea for work and I had 2 days to myself. First day was in meyondung checking out the beauty shops and people watching. For the second day i had loads of plans but then it snowed so I just walked round the local neighbourhood and it was so lovely (even if i did get lost trying to find a temple with no internet/google maps lol). Really made me think about putting Japan on my next to visit list.x
jo not sure where you think korea is located!? But it is PART of south east Asia -_- and as for jet lag difference from other south east Asia locations and Korea its only usually an hour difference...
@@BB-wc7fg i meant how you get there...we went over Russia to get to korea wheras we went via india and middle east for Bali, Singapore and Malaysia. Ive never been good at geography lol but i do know the jet lag was worse (might be cos i was working)
jo I think it also depends on the flight... when they start making you shut the blinds and turn the lights off in the middle of the afternoon it makes me feel awful lol I’m ok going forward but coming home it takes a a week or so to get right
Best vlogs ever thanks Lizzy
Kyoto is a famous tourist place in japan too. I hope you enjoyed. 😊❤️👍
you're making me want to go back to japan so bad! kyoto was my favourite but i feel like we did it on so much more of a budget to the whole tokyo experience seems a lot different to the way we did it!
So interesting. Have loved this. Thank you x
Loved all of these and can't wait to see more content! Making me really want to visit Japan now and so inspiring that you did it solo. I'd love to hear more about how you felt solo travelling and if you feel any different about it now to prior? Did you feel safe there? I'm so intrigued! Xxx
So glad you're enjoying it all! I felt 100% safe there, I didn't have a single moment where I felt unsafe. I would love to travel on my own more, and to more places that are culturally very different, I think there is a limit to how many places you feel safe in as a women (someone told me parts of Korea are an amazing option too!) xxx
Hey Lizzy where did you get the gold chain necklace ? its beautiful. BTW I love kyoto as well you should stay there few days when you visit there next time!
Hi Lizzy, just writing on here again hope you can reply.
I bought the church’s boots after hearing so many good things from you about them but now I’m having second thoughts !! Which pair of Chelsea boots do you prefer/get more wear out of between your churchs or dear frances ? I’m just not sure how the brogue detailing will go down with all the different outfits.
Thanks so much in advance I really appreciate your advice on this ❤️
Watching ur vlog made me want to go now for a trip cheers for sharing it
Loved the vlogs Lizzy x
Honestly Lizzy you inspire me so so much..and Kyoto..well im in love. Xxxxxx
loved this so much, thanks for sharing!
Loved these Lizzie xxx
So glad you enjoyed our Kyoto coffee recommendation 🙌🏼
yesss!! it was incredible! xxx
Ha - thought you were going to say with Lindsay’s love of stationery that she ‘writes like a calligrapher’ .... not caveman!
Hahahahaha she wishes!
Excellent 😂
Lizzy, what an intersting vlog!!! Tx
loooove your choice of music
Awesome 👌 loved it 💕
Hi Lizzie,
Loved your Japan vlogs
Haarkon! xx
Quick question: do you vlog with your phone with something holding your phone to stabilise it, keep your hand from slipping into view ? Or do you just hold it with your hand? The video is steady and it works. Want to know so I can use the camera on my phone more. If anyone in the comments know best way to film using IPhone camera please leave a comment. Thanks.
Nice Kyoto video😊🇯🇵🌸
Hello Lizzy, love your vlog! But I am wondering where did you get the white wool vest? Thx so much!
From a shop called Life's Store in Nakameguro xx
Lizzy Hadfield Thx！
I watch your trip to Japan and I was nice suprice how pretty it is. I also hope that you books will be better to read not so boring.
Hey, I’ve loved these vlogs so much!!! I’m planning a solo trip to Japan for the spring and would love recommendations, do you think longer than a week due to jet lag? Areas to stay in Tokyo, pros and cons in general after your own trip? Airline recOmmendations? What’s the currency situation like? Lol so many questions, hope you don’t mind! Hope you aren’t too jet lagged when you’re home and have an amazing Xmas ♥️♥️♥️
I'm not Lizzy, but I really think Japan deserves 2 weeks to do it justice. Tokyo + Kyoto + Hiroshima, with day trips to Nara, Himeji and Osaka. 1 week is pretty rushed (as you can see - Lizzy missed most of the temples such as the golden temple in Kyoto due to lack of time).
Nat T thank you so much! I was thinking 2 weeks 🤗
It is so much more interesting when you vlog ...to point the camera away from you.....rather than just you talking and taking video of yourself all the time
Loved this
Kyoto is so interesting, you will need more than one night.
Hi, Where is your chain necklace from?
Well done travelling alone! As a blogger did it kill you not to have someone on hand to take your pictures? Did you mingle much with the locals? How was it getting around with the language barrier?
Truly inspirational.