+MrArtist2013 No worries wherever you go in Japan. Osaka and Kyoto's crime rate is low. In Japan, you don't have to worry about it. The only crime I've heard of is tourist going to nightclub areas and get pestered by Nigerians to enter their premise, get drunk and ripped off with a very expensive bill when you're awake. On where to stay, I've been using AirBnB for Japan accommodations. Tried it 3 times over 2 years. It's the best experience.
My wife and I are heading off to Japan in 2017 and we enjoyed your blogs immensely, your facial expressions are a crack up when you discover some thing delicious, make us wish we were at the table with you. Thank you very much for your articulate and informative blogs
Daniel LaRusso why are you being so disrespectful? I just don't understand mean comments. Please don't respond with "I'm only joking" because that's not an appropriate joke.
I love when you manage to catch Ying in the shot. She doesn't look like she feels comfortable about it. But still manages to smile like a sweetheart. :) Keep up the good work Mark.
It always amazes me how much I learn from watching your videos. Those gates were beautiful, reminded me of a Japanese movie I watched. I'm not sure how much I'd like soba noodles, they looked so plain but your rice meal later looked wonderful. Thanks Ying and Mark for all that you do!!! Great vlog. Jon
Those green onions sliced super thin it's beautiful dish, 🍜noodle bowls, i love..i make recipes several different ways, either for lunch or dinner almost every other day.😁 God bless you, Ying and Micah.
Excellent, I was there 3 days earlier. I also took the left path, Its harder as the steps are smaller and there are more but I enjoyed It. Walking to the top one way then back down the other way Is great. I got some wonderful photos and enjoyed every moment. Peace from the UK.
I think me and my brother has watched you from China, india,Nepal, Thailand and Japan. we always always always wonder if Ying every eats.....recently see has made the better choice. you have the best camera lady and wife bro. you are a lucky man :) may you both stay together forever ❤
Hi Mark, you mentioned that the shrine was very peaceful in the morning. Shrines and Temples in Japan are also very peaceful in the middle of the day. If you enter them, you can barely hear the sounds of the city not so far away. I once asked a Shinto priest about this and he told me that it was because of the wood used to make the Shrines and Temples and the surrounding trees. He said that the wood blocks the noise. As he explained it, "if it is quiet, the Gods can hear your prayers. What point is it if the Gods cannot hear what you are saying?"
Hi Mark and Ying! That soba herring looks delicious..looks like the fish is smoked very flavorful and the noodles looks fresh..love it!Thats a really nice apartment..The rice with and egg..looks good..very tasty..That a lot of places to go to..the view is awesome! Thank you guys for the video..really enjoy your blog..keep it up.. Elwyn
I couldn't help but watch this again, as I absolutely LUV noodles :D I think it's about time Ying would need to introduce and comment on her dish instead of letting Mark digging into her food; what with the fact that Mark takes BIG bites out of her plate. Poor girl, no wonder she's so skinny :D Good food videos, world class already.
hey Mark, im not 100% sure but i believe at 5:10 you dont say irasshaimase back, since it would translate into something like "welcome" i would just go with good day "konnichi ha/konnichiwa"
Hi Mark, Thanks again for your wonderful episode of Japan. I am going to Bali Indonesia next year but the year after i will visit Japan. Your program really helps to prepare for what can be expected. Kind regards Cornelius Webster
Those soba noodles looked amazing! So glad you went back to Japan, the food there looks so good and it seems like a very interesting place. Definitely a place on my bucket list! Thanks for the video series Mark (and Ying)!
Hello Mark and Ying! Nice video as always. The temple is really beautiful, the red gates are cool. Your luck had, those were few people there, you have to be there early. I look forward to the next video! Keep it up you're great.
mark, did you know that many japanese peoples around there adore the jazz music? they are number one fan of many legend jazz artist... I hear de background muziek... very nice.. looking good everything..
lovely video. they filmed at fushimi inari for the movie "memoirs of a geisha". they had the little girl in the movie run through them to the temple at top to make a wish with the money she was given. was a really beautiful scene. Ying's katsu curry looked so good. thanks for the great video! been really nice to wake up in the morning here to find a brand new video from you in my youtube subs box. wishing you both a wonderful day!
Do you ever blink mark ? I have noticed that you never ever blink when you are talking to the camera. You only do when you are tasting the food. Have anyone notice this ?
kyoto is known to have a more light palate with more subtle flavoured foods compared to the rest of japan and thats why the meals have a more plain flavour.
Very nice video. I was sipping where did you eat. :-D I want to go to Kyoto this year and want to see the Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine. So I came to your video.
the chicken and egg donburi called oyako don which means parent n child donburi. As you can see chicken and egg (egg comes from chicken lol ). It is very comfort food for us and one of the most basic donburi in japan
Hi Mark! started watching your channel when I stumbled upon the one you did in Philippines where I'm from. Anyway, really enjoying this series on Japan as my wife and I are planning to do a trip there sometime this year. Anyway, just wanted to say how much we enjoy watching all your vlogs. Keep it up and anytime you find yourself in Colombia, where we are based now btw, we will be happy to show you around :)
I somehow managed to forget to go to Fushimi Inari when I visited Kyoto and I'm still kicking myself over it. Awesome looking place. Really came to love soba on my last trip as there was a small shop around the corner from my hotel with a tremendous selection of hot soba dishes. I did visit Nishiki Market and was amazed at the variety of foods available. That comfort food place's menu looked so good. Love stuff like that. Oyakodon is great but I still prefer katsudon. The katsu curry looked damn good as its usually my fave order at curry houses like Coco's. Kinda surprised Ying hasn't hit you yet for snitching her food. LOL
Ah, I've visited here through +Alli 's video , nice seeing it again =] PS: love that you took a shot of that cute cat!!! I am a total cat lover so that was a bonus.=]
Thanks for the tips Mark! I just went up Mt Inari today and was also glad to be there early - really makes a difference. Especially since we went from there to the bamboo grove and to Kinkaku-ji this afternoon which was packed with tourists... by the way, we also went to the small restaurant from your hidden gems video (5:10) which was excellent and to rangetsu in ginza for sukiyaki :) I saw you will be posting Zurich .. too bad you didn't come to Bern :) Greetings and thanks!
the Inari shrine gates are beautiful. I just wanted to know when you got in the fork in the road and you went to the left hand side did you make the right choice? it seems like you did you got a beautiful view of Kyoto! I'm so glad you made it there and it looks so peaceful so you got there at the right time enjoy the rest of your trip I know I'm enjoying it with you all my best always and God bless you both😇👍💜💛
Mark never leave Ying, she's by far the most patient person I've ever seen!
+wavememama Thank you, I won't.
The shrine is absolutely magnificent.The noodles and fish looked out of this world.
Great video mark! You're truly a food lover and a humble travel food blogger. You will never lose me as your supporter! Keep up the awesome videos!
+Fate Audax Thank you very much, really appreciate your support!
+Mark Wiens I found it cute that there was a white cat at the Shrine!
+MrArtist2013 No worries wherever you go in Japan. Osaka and Kyoto's crime rate is low. In Japan, you don't have to worry about it. The only crime I've heard of is tourist going to nightclub areas and get pestered by Nigerians to enter their premise, get drunk and ripped off with a very expensive bill when you're awake.
On where to stay, I've been using AirBnB for Japan accommodations. Tried it 3 times over 2 years. It's the best experience.
Fate Audax tb
My wife and I are heading off to Japan in 2017 and we enjoyed your blogs immensely, your facial expressions are a crack up when you discover some thing delicious, make us wish we were at the table with you. Thank you very much for your articulate and informative blogs
Ying is so beautiful. Your children will be beautifully break taking. Love your Osaka & Kyoto series. Great Job
Daniel LaRusso why are you being so disrespectful? I just don't understand mean comments. Please don't respond with "I'm only joking" because that's not an appropriate joke.
I love when you manage to catch Ying in the shot. She doesn't look like she feels comfortable about it. But still manages to smile like a sweetheart. :) Keep up the good work Mark.
It always amazes me how much I learn from watching your videos. Those gates were beautiful, reminded me of a Japanese movie I watched. I'm not sure how much I'd like soba noodles, they looked so plain but your rice meal later looked wonderful.
Thanks Ying and Mark for all that you do!!! Great vlog.
Jon
+Lek Buzzy Thank you very much Jon
I love how you smile throughout the whole video! It makes me happy just by seeing you haha
Japanese Temple, trains, and lots of local food, perfect travel experience!
Mark you are awesome. You have such an openness and cultural acceptance that is absolutely wonderful to see. Thank you for these videos!
I love that you can take me to the places that I can't afford to go, or don't have the confidence to go. :)
Ying is such a cutie!
+Morgan Davis Thanks Morgan!
Omg... I'm so touched by the beauty of Fushimi Inari. Please stay longer in Japan and tour many cities.
+Vreede Anna Thank you!
This guys smile is ADICTIVE!!!
Those green onions sliced super thin it's beautiful dish, 🍜noodle bowls, i love..i make recipes several different ways, either for lunch or dinner almost every other day.😁 God bless you, Ying and Micah.
Beautiful shrine. Very serene in the early morning. Thanks for sharing as always, Mark. Love your daily uploads.
+allmyjm Thank you for watching!
Excellent, I was there 3 days earlier. I also took the left path, Its harder as the steps are smaller and there are more but I enjoyed It. Walking to the top one way then back down the other way Is great. I got some wonderful photos and enjoyed every moment. Peace from the UK.
I think me and my brother has watched you from China, india,Nepal, Thailand and Japan. we always always always wonder if Ying every eats.....recently see has made the better choice. you have the best camera lady and wife bro. you are a lucky man :) may you both stay together forever ❤
I lived in Kyoto for 3 years, in Japan for 14. Your Japan videos were nostalgic! Love your videos!!
Who ever is editing your vlogs is doing a great job. The music fits the scenery so perfectly.
+MsLansones Thank you!
Hi Mark, you mentioned that the shrine was very peaceful in the morning. Shrines and Temples in Japan are also very peaceful in the middle of the day. If you enter them, you can barely hear the sounds of the city not so far away. I once asked a Shinto priest about this and he told me that it was because of the wood used to make the Shrines and Temples and the surrounding trees. He said that the wood blocks the noise. As he explained it, "if it is quiet, the Gods can hear your prayers. What point is it if the Gods cannot hear what you are saying?"
Mark thanks so much for taking the comments seriously and showing us yings food too! I look forward to your next video 👍
+Toki Yeah but now he is taking great big mouthfuls of her food i hope she is getting her own back and consuming equivalent amount of his dishes!!
With those kind of daily vidz, you really deserve more than a million subscribers mark! Keep up the good work!
Another great video. Made me so hungry watching it.
When telling us about Yings sister coming to stay for 4 days, look at how many fingers you held up. And as usual the video is lovely.
I hope you liked Japan man. My wife is Thai too and I live in Japan for about 16 years. love your videos man. thanks
Hi Mark and Ying! That soba herring looks delicious..looks like the fish is smoked very flavorful and the noodles looks fresh..love it!Thats a really nice apartment..The rice with and egg..looks good..very tasty..That a lot of places to go to..the view is awesome! Thank you guys for the video..really enjoy your blog..keep it up..
Elwyn
2nd time watching this one, not fair, was not able to leave another thumbs up! Love love watching from BC Canada
I couldn't help but watch this again, as I absolutely LUV noodles :D I think it's about time Ying would need to introduce and comment on her dish instead of letting Mark digging into her food; what with the fact that Mark takes BIG bites out of her plate. Poor girl, no wonder she's so skinny :D Good food videos, world class already.
1:11 - I think that was where a scene from 'Memoirs of a Geisha' was filmed. Yet another great video. Thanks for sharing!
+kitchensoda Thanks!
Everything is so neat and tidy in Japan.
As usual I loved the video Mark. I've got my sister watching them now too.
Always appreciate always u too being togetherness..
you also said "irasshaimase" when the staffs said it to you but it means "welcome to our restaurant" haha
LOL
Picturesque. So pretty, your video just take me back to Fushimi Inari ☺️☺️☺️
Thanks for uploading these videos man!
Really appreciate it, hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan :-)
+TheEmbittered ThunderGod Thank you for watching!
Those walkways were awesome.
Hi Mark - really enjoying the new music style :))) great selections! you have a good ear!
always love waking up to your awesome food/exploring videos! tell ying I love when she smiles at the camera! she's too cute! :)
+Abbie Yang Thank you Abbie, will tell her.
Uhgg...Mouth watering as always love the video good job mark well done ... Whoo.. Always makes me hungry
love how you slurp those noodles down as a sign of respect
+Rebecca B Thanks Rebecca, I still need some practice.
hey Mark, im not 100% sure but i believe at 5:10 you dont say irasshaimase back, since it would translate into something like "welcome" i would just go with good day "konnichi ha/konnichiwa"
Eggs seem to be eaten less cooked in different Asian cooking. Looks so delicious. Home style cooking is always the best.
+JANICE BALL Thank you Janice, yup, and they are cooked in so many different ways as well.
Mark and Ying, Kyoto is a very beautiful city. Yes to slurping :) The hotel room is beautiful for $100/night. Great food.
+Tess Cooks 4u Thank you Tess
Loved this vlog. It was packed with so much to see and of course eat!
Hi Mark,
Thanks again for your wonderful episode of Japan. I am going to Bali Indonesia next year but the year after i will visit Japan. Your program really helps to prepare for what can be expected.
Kind regards
Cornelius Webster
brilliant video as always mark!
+Kentrt Thank you!
Those soba noodles looked amazing! So glad you went back to Japan, the food there looks so good and it seems like a very interesting place. Definitely a place on my bucket list! Thanks for the video series Mark (and Ying)!
+Nathan Falk Thank you Nathan
truly beautiful mark xxx what a stunning day you had xxx
its very inspiring when you say your observations Mark...keep it up....
Hello Mark and Ying!
Nice video as always.
The temple is really beautiful, the red gates are cool.
Your luck had, those were few people there, you have to be there early.
I look forward to the next video!
Keep it up you're great.
+joschi starke Thank you Joschi
Haha omg when you were eating fish starting at 9:16 and people are looking at the camera 😳😂
Hope Ying got part of your dinner set, 555 555. Another nice video
Mike
hi mark and ying! I love the music you used in today's video
Wow 4 more nights! More videos yes!
OMG....that pork cutlet dip into that curry sauce....oh my
hi,Mark, l gonna follow your video as my guide when l visit to Kyoto and Osaka next month. thanks
Great video. Love the food and sights. Another thumbs up video!!!!
+Sue Kehr Thank you Sue
Thank you Mark.
Amazingly n awsomeness feeling greeted by your admirer n warmly welcoming u too..have a great day ahead !!
Another Awesome Vlog Mark!!!!
i am so happy to see your videos, I wish I could eat with you.... I know I will want to go visit this country
The long walk of shrines looked amazing. The noodles and fish looked really good too =)
there's an anime about that shrine! fushimi inari is one of the characters! the anime is called inari konkon koi iruha!
Shafiqul Xhaka thank you for letting me know, I'll check it out when I have time =)
Ying is so beautiful ::
GREAT VIDEOS MARK, LOVE YOU MAN, KEEP MAKING VIDEOS ......
hi mark...loved all your videos...hopefully one day i could travel just like you...😊
mark, did you know that many japanese peoples around there adore the jazz music? they are number one fan of many legend jazz artist... I hear de background muziek... very nice.. looking good everything..
+Jasmijn Tea Hey Jasmijn, thank you for sharing, I didn't know that, but cool to hear!
lovely video. they filmed at fushimi inari for the movie "memoirs of a geisha". they had the little girl in the movie run through them to the temple at top to make a wish with the money she was given. was a really beautiful scene. Ying's katsu curry looked so good. thanks for the great video! been really nice to wake up in the morning here to find a brand new video from you in my youtube subs box. wishing you both a wonderful day!
+ladyamerias Thank you for sharing, that would be a beautiful setting.
Great video mark !!!!!!!!!!!
Keep on making great videos man !!!!!!!!!!!!
That tempura chili is called "shishito". Very mild and tasty.
Mark, you sir are a glutton!
Love your Japan Videos! I'm really hungry right now!! 😭😭😭
Do you ever blink mark ? I have noticed that you never ever blink when you are talking to the camera. You only do when you are tasting the food. Have anyone notice this ?
hope to see more Ying at ur video
Ah yes, Memoirs Of A Geisha.
Good 🌄 Morning.
Excellent commentary on foods.
Gorgeous scenery and i have to say i love that katsu curry..you got me salivating here :)
+Outdoor Adventures Thanks!
kyoto is known to have a more light palate with more subtle flavoured foods compared to the rest of japan and thats why the meals have a more plain flavour.
Thanks for the great effort you put into your videos. They're educational, fun and well-done. I definitely plan a return visit to Japan someday.
+Major Allen Espy Thank you for watching!
7:02 usually we don't fully dip in a sauce because the soup is so thick that can spoil soba flavor.
Hey Mark, how do you eat so many tasty things and stay slim man? That just ain't fair. It just ain't :(
+Thuy Luu it's not as great as it sounds for boys. My metabolism is very fast so I have to eat A LOT to keep my weight.
+grimweird its when he did the head turning gesture everytime he takes a bite of the food
It's called exercise
Very nice video. I was sipping where did you eat. :-D
I want to go to Kyoto this year and want to see the Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine. So I came to your video.
(There ‘s a bug in my screen) hahaha that is so cute Mr Mark .. your wife is very nice and pretty ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
the next....four nights (holds up 3 fingers xD) hahahha i love when stuff like tht happens xD
OMG I love japanese Curry dishes, can't wait to go there again :)
the chicken and egg donburi called oyako don which means parent n child donburi. As you can see chicken and egg (egg comes from chicken lol ). It is very comfort food for us and one of the most basic donburi in japan
man i like to watch ur videos,!! keep it up mark!
Hi Mark! started watching your channel when I stumbled upon the one you did in Philippines where I'm from. Anyway, really enjoying this series on Japan as my wife and I are planning to do a trip there sometime this year. Anyway, just wanted to say how much we enjoy watching all your vlogs. Keep it up and anytime you find yourself in Colombia, where we are based now btw, we will be happy to show you around :)
Things I never want to hear Mark say again: "uh oh, i'm dripping" @ 7:47
Another fantastic vlog!
This video gives me a lot of traveling ideas as well !
+Golden Wanderlust Thank you!
I somehow managed to forget to go to Fushimi Inari when I visited Kyoto and I'm still kicking myself over it. Awesome looking place. Really came to love soba on my last trip as there was a small shop around the corner from my hotel with a tremendous selection of hot soba dishes. I did visit Nishiki Market and was amazed at the variety of foods available. That comfort food place's menu looked so good. Love stuff like that. Oyakodon is great but I still prefer katsudon. The katsu curry looked damn good as its usually my fave order at curry houses like Coco's. Kinda surprised Ying hasn't hit you yet for snitching her food. LOL
got my breakfast ready and now to enjoy your vlog 😀😎
+xxxroe Enjoy!
Good.. I like the way you enjoyed food
I love all your videos.
the dombori looked so good
You have a great personality; had to subscribe...great videos!
Ah, I've visited here through +Alli 's video , nice seeing it again =]
PS: love that you took a shot of that cute cat!!! I am a total cat lover so that was a bonus.=]
+joyjoyoo Thank you, the cat shot was for you!
Thanks for the tips Mark! I just went up Mt Inari today and was also glad to be there early - really makes a difference. Especially since we went from there to the bamboo grove and to Kinkaku-ji this afternoon which was packed with tourists... by the way, we also went to the small restaurant from your hidden gems video (5:10) which was excellent and to rangetsu in ginza for sukiyaki :) I saw you will be posting Zurich .. too bad you didn't come to Bern :) Greetings and thanks!
Thank you for making my miserable day a little bit better.
+vefge Sorry to hear about that, but keep going, and glad this video helped.
the Inari shrine gates are beautiful. I just wanted to know when you got in the fork in the road and you went to the left hand side did you make the right choice? it seems like you did you got a beautiful view of Kyoto! I'm so glad you made it there and it looks so peaceful so you got there at the right time enjoy the rest of your trip I know I'm enjoying it with you all my best always and God bless you both😇👍💜💛