Travel tips to save your trip to Japan... or you could come with us!

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  • Опубліковано 16 лют 2024
  • Megan and Ben from hito.bito on TikTok describe what not to do on a Japan trip, especially a group tour, which they're hosting in October!
    #hito.bito #the.hito.bito #hitobito #gingerinjapan #japandiaries #ben #megan

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  • @thehitobito
    @thehitobito  2 місяці тому +2330

    First 6 people get $350 off our October Japan trip in my channel description!
    DM me on Instagram @the.hito.bito for questions 😊

  • @AlexandraVioletta
    @AlexandraVioletta 2 місяці тому +30821

    "Do not come!" 🤣🤣🤣

    • @clappednotso445
      @clappednotso445 2 місяці тому +3004

      “i’m gonna come”

    • @punkinpie2
      @punkinpie2 2 місяці тому +282

      Good luck.

    • @johnc2438
      @johnc2438 2 місяці тому +262

      Japan in mid-summer is just as "enjoyable" weather-wise as Manila at that time of year. If you love sweating like a roasting pig, enjoy! Hokkaido is an exception, however: lovely weather most of the year except for Siberia-like winters. Fall, winter, and spring are just fine, BTW.

    • @Merc89PSU
      @Merc89PSU 2 місяці тому +40

      LOL

    • @Dacheat
      @Dacheat 2 місяці тому +39

      ​@@clappednotso445Yas! 👍

  • @monkgaming4625
    @monkgaming4625 2 місяці тому +7627

    Japanese person here, sometimes if you need a taxi there are designated places where you just hold your hand up and they come to you, no need to check

    • @thehitobito
      @thehitobito  2 місяці тому +499

      Thanks!

    • @nilmerg
      @nilmerg 2 місяці тому +111

      the taxis get so expensive in tokyo, but man, they are also soooo comfortable, clean, & convenient! taking one to the airport after packing full bags to take home is the best way to get there!

    • @anttikivikero3755
      @anttikivikero3755 2 місяці тому +37

      I was in Kyoto 2023 and the driver only knew Japanese. Luckily I knew enough to get us going 😊. It was cheap, too! Just learn the basics of the language and you're good to use taxis.

    • @_InkGod
      @_InkGod 2 місяці тому +7

      holy shit! japanese live in the future! ive never heard of something so advanced before

    • @Mempler
      @Mempler 2 місяці тому +6

      basically like every other country

  • @JoysSchnitzel
    @JoysSchnitzel 2 місяці тому +1017

    I actually once entered an out-of-service train by accident, I was in a hurry and only noticed the train was empty after it took off. It was driving to a stand-by place, so I waited until the train stopped and talked to the driver, he was very kind and I got back eventually 😂 But I have to say that was quite a fun little adventure.

    • @DeathnoteBB
      @DeathnoteBB Місяць тому +4

      Wait so they’re whole trains that are empty?

    • @JoysSchnitzel
      @JoysSchnitzel Місяць тому +7

      @@DeathnoteBB Yeah it was empty, I don't know how I didn't notice immediately haha.

  • @Xenoraniumwolf
    @Xenoraniumwolf Місяць тому +93

    Riding the train in Japan is an experience within itself. First time riding was taking a bullet train from Narita Airport to Ueno which I didn't realize I was supposed to pay for a reserved seating on top of a train ticket. Luckily, the conductor was very understanding of this mistake since it was the first time I was in Japan.

    • @BobTodd-pd8hw
      @BobTodd-pd8hw 10 днів тому +1

      It’s funny she never mentioned that. The way she represents Japan is basically saying I should just never go. Rofl 🤣 Luckily, I don’t listen to content creators on UA-cam or TikTok, and their opinions mean very little to none to me I said this in another comment, but my old man was Air Force, and had been to Japan.. He calls her and I quote (Japan for dummies, but if it was 50% right and 50% wrong ). The train carts meant for specific genders, have doors on them, same as the bathrooms would So, there’s no excuse for confusion And this actually almost never happens. Also, they do have public intoxication charges that you can get They’re just a little more Tolerant than American cops are in this matter. The more prayer to help you for being drunk, then throwing you in a drunk tank and then fighting you because you’re fighting them because you think you’re being arrested. Rofl
      It is really sad that People will listen to someone because they Think with their appendage and not their brain.. I don’t know if you do or not respectfully. But I refuse to believe people follow her for her “ Knowledge”…

    • @Leo-io4bq
      @Leo-io4bq 4 дні тому +3

      ​@@BobTodd-pd8hwYou are just trying to hide that you are attracted to her

    • @amostake
      @amostake День тому

      So wait... if you don't pay for a seat... you just stand the whole way? How does that work?

    • @Xenoraniumwolf
      @Xenoraniumwolf День тому +1

      @amostake No, there are both reserved and non-reserved cars. I just wound up taking the wrong train by mistake.

    • @amostake
      @amostake 19 годин тому

      @@Xenoraniumwolf ahhh okay.

  • @neptunians
    @neptunians 2 місяці тому +28441

    those were actually really helpful! especially the taxi being green taken and red being free. thanks!

    • @EnergeticSpark63
      @EnergeticSpark63 2 місяці тому +11

      hi

    • @riatuan
      @riatuan 2 місяці тому +400

      Ikrrrr, I mean how come green means taken while red means available 😭

    • @anhsu4854
      @anhsu4854 2 місяці тому +164

      ​@@riatuanmy best guess is red means empty and green means moving?

    • @agumon1605
      @agumon1605 2 місяці тому +56

      ​@@anhsu4854so their traffic light goes like that as well, neat

    • @kakterius
      @kakterius 2 місяці тому +119

      ​@@riatuan
      it's just cultural,
      when they grade tests a red "O" means success and a "X" means errors
      and the traffic lights are more of a blue(go) instead of green

  • @bluewings6544
    @bluewings6544 2 місяці тому +3642

    Taxi with white number plate is not legally licensed. They will charge you exorbitant price. Legally licensed taxi has dark green number plate like shown in this video.

    • @thehitobito
      @thehitobito  2 місяці тому +442

      Ooh great tip!

    • @NbNgMOD
      @NbNgMOD 2 місяці тому +28

      What about the white with red splattered?

    • @sallyi929
      @sallyi929 2 місяці тому +6

      Good eye!

    • @mipmipmipmipmip
      @mipmipmipmipmip 2 місяці тому +11

      Why are unlicensed taxis allowed? Is it like Uber?

    • @user-bd4ds2ln1z
      @user-bd4ds2ln1z 2 місяці тому +68

      Japanese here.Taxis with white license plates are basically illegal. However, in some areas, the government has introduced ride-sharing services on a trial basis. but still it is illegal in most cases and you may be asked for an exorbitant price, so it is safe not to use a taxi with a white license plate.

  • @RustyShackleford86868
    @RustyShackleford86868 24 дні тому +79

    Japan could fill a library with books about what NOT to do in Japan😂😂😂

    • @HondaCivicat3AM
      @HondaCivicat3AM 14 днів тому +11

      Yet tourists will violate every single one of them. Welcome to America. We do it our way not there’s. 😂 but to be all honest tho. Be respectful and follow the rules if you are in a different country. And if you don’t know how to act, ask some one that does.

    • @teufelhund3801
      @teufelhund3801 9 днів тому +4

      ​@HondaCivicat3AM Usually, it is the European, Chinese, Southeast Asians, and Korean tourists that seem to be the worst. Most American and Canadian tourists try to be respectful, albeit a little loud.

    • @HondaCivicat3AM
      @HondaCivicat3AM 9 днів тому

      @@teufelhund3801 Ah ok

    • @Ghost-uh9ie
      @Ghost-uh9ie 3 дні тому +1

      Also you are not supposed to breathe!! 😂😂

  • @staceyk.210
    @staceyk.210 Місяць тому +9

    Great Intel for anyone who is thinking about or planning a trip to Japan it's helpful tips like this that can make your trip more enjoyable!! Great 👍🏽 Video and Thanks for Sharing 🧡🤍🔥🤍🧡

  • @felkeyfelkey837
    @felkeyfelkey837 2 місяці тому +4997

    "Raw dog the train..."
    "Do not come!"
    The phrasing in this video...

    • @haxjason3720
      @haxjason3720 2 місяці тому +17

      i really want to see japan’s summer fireworks :(

    • @FalloutGenius1
      @FalloutGenius1 2 місяці тому +39

      But what if already came ? Then a saw, but I did not conquer ?

    • @IceBearGAk
      @IceBearGAk 2 місяці тому +22

      do not come
      come with us💪

    • @tajvir
      @tajvir 2 місяці тому

      ☠️☠️

    • @ThatOneSensei
      @ThatOneSensei 2 місяці тому +3

      Do not cu-

  • @lordodin5755
    @lordodin5755 2 місяці тому +15451

    "Don't use these like a jungle gym" ah so you're an American. That startled the shit outta me and my wife lol

    • @helyphion
      @helyphion 2 місяці тому +302

      lmao I thought the same thing

    • @lordodin5755
      @lordodin5755 2 місяці тому +667

      @@helyphion it was wild when visiting NYC and seeing that happen.

    • @shadowryth7308
      @shadowryth7308 2 місяці тому +190

      Everyone was hanging on them when I went there. There’s nothing really to worry about. As long as ur not rude and keep to ur self ur fine

    • @zareien2290
      @zareien2290 2 місяці тому +877

      ​@@shadowryth7308she's referring to playing on them. Using them as their intended purpose is fine, but "using them like a jungle gym" means people were playing, swinging, hanging completely off them, doing chinups, and generally being childish

    • @PatientPerspective
      @PatientPerspective 2 місяці тому +162

      Believe me, jungle gyming in Metro is not universal

  • @dreamervanroom
    @dreamervanroom Місяць тому +3

    I used to read the Lonely Planet books to find out this kind of thing and much much more. Enough to take it with me.

  • @kingban1613
    @kingban1613 2 місяці тому +18

    "do not come" meme will forever be goated

  • @elizabethc7699
    @elizabethc7699 2 місяці тому +3220

    You may also want to mention that Japanese Taxi can be really expensive. If public transportation is closed, people rather stay somewhere than taking taxi home.

    • @balesshippolova
      @balesshippolova 2 місяці тому +28

      We took a (apparently illegal) korenan driver taxi which is supposedly cheaper

    • @Literally___Me
      @Literally___Me 2 місяці тому

      @@balesshippolovaCRIMINAL 🫵
      GET HIM

    • @cjfelldownagain
      @cjfelldownagain 2 місяці тому +14

      What's the easiest way to get around in Japan (specifically Tokyo and Kyoto)? my issue is I am worried that I will get lost on the train system.

    • @balesshippolova
      @balesshippolova 2 місяці тому +10

      @cjfelldownagain google maps, no lie, but makesure you have some kind of phone service or like pocket wifi

    • @23heltar
      @23heltar 2 місяці тому +5

      I don’t know compared to where I’m from in Australia Japanese taxis are actually super cheap

  • @2k18banvalaki5
    @2k18banvalaki5 2 місяці тому +15563

    Also don’t listen to music with your headphones loudly! It may be annoying too

    • @seheyt
      @seheyt 2 місяці тому +763

      May be? If it's audible, it is. That's not Japan specific at all either

    • @pug-n
      @pug-n 2 місяці тому +125

      as a guy whos HOH and needs the volume waaaay up....noted, thank you!

    • @saguablub2818
      @saguablub2818 2 місяці тому +259

      That goes in every country! I wear in-ears whenever I'm in public. I cannot tell you how often I hear other ppl's music coming from their headphones through mine! Worst are headphones like airpods. Those kinds have zero insulation and blast like 30% of the music outwards x.x

    • @SatanMcLovin
      @SatanMcLovin 2 місяці тому +38

      @@saguablub2818They dont unless theyre gunked up, if theyre gunked up you hear more on the outside than you do on the inside

    • @brickyblicky
      @brickyblicky 2 місяці тому +34

      yeah that goes for pretty much anywhere on earth

  • @nikolasguerrero3545
    @nikolasguerrero3545 2 місяці тому +3

    I lived in sagami hara Japan from 2012 to 2015 and it was the best thing every love Japan so much wish I could go back one day

  • @chrisharbour8366
    @chrisharbour8366 2 місяці тому +12

    I admit I talk to strangers on the train in Tokyo, and I felt they were warm and helpful.

    • @candiebe3193
      @candiebe3193 Місяць тому +2

      You probably shouldn’t do that. Ppl will find you annoying and or awkward or weird even.

    • @s0ledadSperanza
      @s0ledadSperanza 28 днів тому

      ​@@candiebe3193they didn't mention ever having a problem so i think they're fine.

  • @virginia._.320
    @virginia._.320 2 місяці тому +4900

    I wish the rule for being quiet in trains would exist everywhere. There are so many people that are way too loud in public trains in Germany.

    • @hakichan94
      @hakichan94 2 місяці тому +120

      Don’t come to Medellin, Colombia lol. Noise in public is our creed. But people are very friendly.

    • @mfchc14
      @mfchc14 2 місяці тому +53

      I'm a latina and was so embarrassed when a police guy told me to be quiet in the MRT in Manila. I didn't knew about it :(

    • @benjamintherogue2421
      @benjamintherogue2421 2 місяці тому +53

      If you want quiet transportation, get your own vehicle.

    • @virginia._.320
      @virginia._.320 2 місяці тому +166

      @@benjamintherogue2421 maybe you should think about that there are people who can’t effort that or just can’t drive because of their medical conditions.
      And I don’t mind people taking in a train but there are plenty of people who can’t talk in a normal tone. You don’t have to entertain the whole train. It’s annoying.

    • @singenstattatmen5096
      @singenstattatmen5096 2 місяці тому +51

      Yeah especially since being somewhat quiet is still the something most people know as an unspoken law and adhere to, and then there's always one person having a *literal video call* on a train or some "Asis" watching a video on full blast and everyone else giving them a hard side eye. Like, check your surroundings people, this is not how the majority of people behave on the train! 🙄

  • @ghoullovinbutch
    @ghoullovinbutch 2 місяці тому +1109

    The deer are so polite I'm gonna cry.

    • @waterclawplayz6725
      @waterclawplayz6725 2 місяці тому +28

      They are a breed of deer which is considered sacred messages of the gods

    • @Caitlynn552
      @Caitlynn552 2 місяці тому +57

      They're polite until you run out of cookies. These deer WILL chase you if they think you're holding out on them.

    • @davidlang1125
      @davidlang1125 2 місяці тому +15

      You’ve mistakened caution with politeness. Anthropomorphism is a trap.

    • @raerohan4241
      @raerohan4241 2 місяці тому +16

      They can actually be really aggressive with you if they think you have treats. If you go, try to go further into the park where fewer people go - the deer there are much nicer.

    • @Ahlurglgr
      @Ahlurglgr 2 місяці тому

      They aren't tho
      The ones that bow to you are the ones that will headbutt you if you don't give them a cracker. And the more a deer bow the more aggressive it is

  • @TristanSykes1994
    @TristanSykes1994 2 місяці тому +6

    Went last year september 25th to October 9th and had an absolute blast. Just watch out for the deer in Nara, they are very persistent if they see you with the deer biscuits.

  • @sparklesquish
    @sparklesquish 29 днів тому

    I was in Japan April through August and omg so humid! It's easy to forget you're on an island except for the weather.

  • @kerliquorize
    @kerliquorize 2 місяці тому +3054

    i think raw dogging the train is internationally frowned upon ❤

    • @boop9430
      @boop9430 2 місяці тому +50

      what does it mean to raw dog the train?

    • @easymoneysniper9013
      @easymoneysniper9013 2 місяці тому

      It's good u don't know that. I don't even know why she even said that.. ​@@boop9430

    • @benjaminabel8596
      @benjaminabel8596 2 місяці тому +166

      ​@@boop9430Ooh aah eeh mmmm

    • @carimeslockdownedtree2654
      @carimeslockdownedtree2654 2 місяці тому +65

      ​@@boop9430 you know those people who marry objects? Like the man that married his truck? That but without the marriage.

    • @chazw3x
      @chazw3x 2 місяці тому +44

      Ok to raw dog as long as you get consent first.

  • @AngelCopout
    @AngelCopout 2 місяці тому +1965

    A tip to add is if you're sleepy and it's too early to check in, stuff your things into a coin locker, then fall asleep on one of the train loops.

    • @nilmerg
      @nilmerg 2 місяці тому +74

      it's also worth checking info on your hotel's website! some of them can store/watch your luggage until you can check in or after you check out & won't have your flight back until much later.

  • @AliAbbas-fc4hw
    @AliAbbas-fc4hw 11 днів тому

    Bro that smile is too cute

  • @samgilton3850
    @samgilton3850 2 місяці тому +4

    osaka is the coolest place i’ve ever been too

  • @kritikally_drawing8161
    @kritikally_drawing8161 2 місяці тому +441

    Even the deers are so polite...that deer just bowed to u😂❤

    • @waterclawplayz6725
      @waterclawplayz6725 2 місяці тому +17

      They are called polite bowing deer for a reason. They are also a sacred animal believed to be messengers of the gods

    • @luvcherry
      @luvcherry 2 місяці тому +29

      those deer turn from polite to menaces in 2 seconds if you don't immediately give them the biscuits 😭

    • @shadowfoxspirit9
      @shadowfoxspirit9 2 місяці тому +5

      ​@@luvcherry I mean wouldn't you if you performed the sacred contract and were promised treats for completing your end

  • @dakodaesposito7009
    @dakodaesposito7009 2 місяці тому +829

    Wow, I just realized I’ve been “raw dogging the train ride” a lot in my life. The more you know 💫

    • @tigerwoods373
      @tigerwoods373 2 місяці тому +11

      Don't think you want to say that. You'll give the wrong impression, unless you like that I guess

    • @josephpostma1787
      @josephpostma1787 2 місяці тому +15

      @@tigerwoods373 Well that's what she said in the video.

    • @SaphiraTessa
      @SaphiraTessa 2 місяці тому +8

      I honestly don't get what she means with that 😅

    • @Robowx
      @Robowx 2 місяці тому +1

      What is a raw dog????

    • @NAKOYAH
      @NAKOYAH 2 місяці тому +3

      Old people rawdog daily on the trains🤔

  • @YasminAlkhateeb
    @YasminAlkhateeb 2 місяці тому +1

    The deers bowing is heartwarming!! ❤

  • @KillieKellah
    @KillieKellah 2 місяці тому +710

    That 'do not come" got me 😂😂

    • @starspangledbat
      @starspangledbat 2 місяці тому +16

      “I’m gonna come!”

    • @greenqz
      @greenqz 2 місяці тому +5

      @@starspangledbat guys get it the joke is sex that makes it funny you see its funny because sex wow you are so funny 😑😑😑😑😑

    • @adamsroka7925
      @adamsroka7925 2 місяці тому +3

      ​@@greenqzhow mature and cool you are 😐

    • @greenqz
      @greenqz 2 місяці тому +2

      @@adamsroka7925 seeing 5000th joke about sex kinda ruined them

    • @greenqz
      @greenqz 2 місяці тому +2

      i mean its really not funny anymore

  • @MariaTheSwed
    @MariaTheSwed 2 місяці тому +478

    I love how the deers have learned that bowing will get them treats

    • @organmann4821
      @organmann4821 2 місяці тому +21

      They are very sweet and polite, only as long as you have food. if you don't have food or tease them with food then they can be quite the turds. Luckily the deer snacks are quite cheap!

    • @eMegMBea
      @eMegMBea 2 місяці тому +10

      Even the animals are respectful in Japan! 😄

    • @mesterygirl
      @mesterygirl 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@eMegMBeathey can be, they can also be very pushy, impatient and rude like the rest of us, I love Japan though, if I weren't quite pregnant I would've like it better but they were happy to headbutt me to try get food, but if you hold your hands up empty they'd lose interest

  • @Cat_Stuf
    @Cat_Stuf 2 місяці тому +1

    Denji got reborn as a dear 😂

  • @martinbarrett6249
    @martinbarrett6249 5 днів тому

    I would love to visit Japan or better still try living there. It seems such an interesting place.

  • @AnnieMay_14
    @AnnieMay_14 2 місяці тому +349

    I usually hate videos that go "dont do this in japan" because its usually bs lol, but this one was REALLY good and very helpful! Thank yoy!

    • @tonygreif4931
      @tonygreif4931 2 місяці тому +2

      It was also an ad.

    • @Shmaples
      @Shmaples 2 місяці тому

      ​@@tonygreif4931 An ad for what?

  • @gasaiyukiteru9520
    @gasaiyukiteru9520 2 місяці тому +556

    The way the deer bowed was so cute❤

    • @samjohnson3124
      @samjohnson3124 2 місяці тому +3

      I look forward to the deer in nara. looks like fun. I hope we can do that here in Moses lake, its apparently a twin city with yonezawa in japan

    • @Euqoram
      @Euqoram Місяць тому

      they are cute, but they are entitled. If you don't feed them after they bow, they get grumpy and will bump you, which isn't fun with antlers XD

  • @TheAngriestUncle
    @TheAngriestUncle 14 днів тому

    Thank you for this information, I will remember it and use it (I have no plans to ever go to Japan)

  • @Pandorash8
    @Pandorash8 23 дні тому

    My late husband was very colourblind. He would struggle in Japan. Thank you for the tips xx

  • @jamieramos8079
    @jamieramos8079 2 місяці тому +1219

    She bows to the deer and it bows back!!! ❤❤❤❤❤ omgoodness how adorable!!!!

    • @Tsakeli
      @Tsakeli 2 місяці тому +31

      The Nara deer are very smart, they'll bow to people to "beg" for treats and they will wait for crosswalks!!

    • @malcomx1924
      @malcomx1924 2 місяці тому +2

      @@Tsakeliman I love azian ppI! They’re the only ones that come to the EU to work hard and always behave. That’s why everyone here loves it when they come and live here or just come to visit the Netherlands. I can’t say that we feel the same about 👳🏽 and 🧑🏿‍🦲 if you know what I mean 😂. I have a feeling that you’re Dutch as well and know exactly what I’m talking about lol.

    • @idkwhattoput3707
      @idkwhattoput3707 2 місяці тому +11

      ​@malcomx1924 yeah you dont need to be dutch to understand racism, maybe dont say anything if you dont have anything nice to say

    • @astroboyff8096
      @astroboyff8096 2 місяці тому

      Na japanese is just all about bowing

    • @bloodlust6065
      @bloodlust6065 2 місяці тому

      @@malcomx1924 Can't say I feel the same about 🥕in my country :D

  • @fillerforschool
    @fillerforschool 2 місяці тому +1544

    I hope more people sign for the trip! You guys are offering such a cool experience (w that valuable insider knowledge too)! Praying that when I’m older I’ll be able to travel like this too ^^

    • @estheradesina8068
      @estheradesina8068 2 місяці тому +4

      How do I join the trip? And how much is it?

    • @death2foolz182
      @death2foolz182 2 місяці тому +10

      ​@estheradesina8068 you'll find it in their full channels description, it's also like $3300, and not ALL meals included so you'll need to have some spare money to afford more meals (no clue if they bring you by a cash exchange either)

    • @hcrawford79
      @hcrawford79 2 місяці тому +5

      If only I could afford it! That would be magical

    • @enbywithamassiveshlong3752
      @enbywithamassiveshlong3752 2 місяці тому +3

      I'd love to go!!! but I'm a student and in-between jobs 🥲🥲

    • @sandyk9300
      @sandyk9300 2 місяці тому +2

      ​@@SamuelCheshire97ok...so my friend lived in japan for a couple of years and he said it was a pain in the ass,its not as expensive if you compare the uk to japan but its a pain overall to get citizenship or any sort of document cuz almost everything is analogue....some restaurants dont allow foreigners so theres that....oh and rent is expensive in the major cities like Tokyo or Shibuya.... overall its a great place if your willing to get annoyed by the embassy

  • @farzanaabdulsalam7837
    @farzanaabdulsalam7837 2 місяці тому

    I had to watch 2 times to see if the deer's actually bowed, it was adorable 💕. Even the dear's are cute 🥰

  • @coraclements4562
    @coraclements4562 10 годин тому

    Love the vending machines and the hot drinks near the register at the local stores

  • @andersen6422
    @andersen6422 2 місяці тому +753

    Searching the comments to find out why the out of service train has people on it or that the doors open to let people in. Also, I thought rawdog was something you could get arrested for doing in public.

    • @hunkyd0ry
      @hunkyd0ry 2 місяці тому +13

      lmaoo

    • @aliteraloxymoron
      @aliteraloxymoron 2 місяці тому +12

      Maybe you’re too young 😅

    • @jordanbrancato7026
      @jordanbrancato7026 2 місяці тому +50

      im still wondering about the service train.... rawdog not so much lol.( I already know what it is.)

    • @tactilecola5709
      @tactilecola5709 2 місяці тому +137

      YES I am so confused about the out of service trains! Why are they "sneaky"? "If no one gets on it when it stops or if everybody gets off of it suddenly when it stops, don't make the mistake of just following the crowd," This part is REALLY confusing, why would you want to get on the out-of-service train when nobody else is getting on it, or stay on the out-of-service train when everybody suddenly leaves it? Is there some benefit or advantage to being alone on an out-of-service train?

    • @slinky6080
      @slinky6080 2 місяці тому +142

      i think i understand now!! i dont think she meant “don’t make the mistake i did and follow the crowd” as in the mistake is following the crowd. i think its “don’t make the mistake i did, follow the crowd” as in DO follow the crowd. im guessing it isn’t obvious that the train is out of service sometimes which means if you get on ure kind of fucked 😭

  • @Girl-Supersonicboy
    @Girl-Supersonicboy 2 місяці тому +261

    As someone who's body hates high humidity, thank you for this knowledge.

    • @revinaque1342
      @revinaque1342 2 місяці тому +2

      Yeah, I'd recommend avoiding Japan from July to September, if that's the case 😅 But autumn and sakura season are absolutely perfect there!

    • @princessthyemis
      @princessthyemis 2 місяці тому +4

      I ABSOLUTELY LOATHE high humidity!

    • @Jahanoudis
      @Jahanoudis 2 місяці тому +1

      Still pretty humid in October

    • @alfa2433
      @alfa2433 2 місяці тому +6

      I feel like my body wants to melt and explode from high humidity. I feel like trapped in a liquid net, if that makes any sense.

    • @andrewparisotto2631
      @andrewparisotto2631 2 місяці тому +2

      Do not come anywhere near Oklahoma doesn’t really matter the time of year it was 70 degrees christmas eve

  • @KittyKatPlayss
    @KittyKatPlayss Місяць тому

    OMG i LOVED feeding the deer. If you hold them in the air, they’ll bow to you, but if you don’t then they’re like, “why are you here, go away”

  • @coolio7811
    @coolio7811 29 днів тому +1

    I went to Kyoto, Osaka, Mt fuji ( Kawaguchiko ) and Tokyo in October. Perfect weather and amazing places to visit and beautiful sights. I never used the out of service train tho 😂

  • @awesomeboy1151
    @awesomeboy1151 2 місяці тому +610

    I'm heading to Japan next month for the Sakuras (Cherry Blossoms). It will be my first time Japan and I've seen some useful tips, thank you for giving more advice.

    • @shadowryth7308
      @shadowryth7308 2 місяці тому +7

      Damn ur going to have to pay extra for the J pass unfortunately. They increased the amount drastically.

    • @Kdija89
      @Kdija89 2 місяці тому +5

      Enjoy your trip!

    • @awesomeboy1151
      @awesomeboy1151 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Kdija89Thank you. It’s my first time going there.

    • @serenastarz867
      @serenastarz867 2 місяці тому +6

      It’s going to be extra expensive for you. Yes, the ratio of money is better right now however, they do increase everything for tourists, especially around the cherry blossom season it’s going to be really really crowded. Really really hot, really really sweaty and if you aren’t paying attention to their costumes when you go to the shrines and don’t cover up, you get a lot of judgey stares

    • @DavidPill1967
      @DavidPill1967 2 місяці тому

      @@awesomeboy1151Gotta get on that ankiand quickly learn Japanese

  • @Mamapikas_thick_shlong
    @Mamapikas_thick_shlong 2 місяці тому +118

    Important reminder: Don’t push someone off the tracks, we ain’t in Tokyo Revengers here

    • @wolfstar420
      @wolfstar420 2 місяці тому +14

      but how else would my childhood best friend travel to the past and save his girl?

    • @Mamapikas_thick_shlong
      @Mamapikas_thick_shlong 2 місяці тому +4

      @@wolfstar420 handshake man. That triggers it.

    • @joesmilk3492
      @joesmilk3492 2 місяці тому +1

      What happened for you to tell us that? Also, if anyone is thinking about it, don't push anyone onto train tracks anywhere.

    • @Mamapikas_thick_shlong
      @Mamapikas_thick_shlong 2 місяці тому

      @@joesmilk3492 idk I thought of an anime randomly

    • @joesmilk3492
      @joesmilk3492 2 місяці тому

      @@Mamapikas_thick_shlong I thought you knew someone who said they would do it or something. I just now read your @ lmao

  • @exphurtfan
    @exphurtfan 2 місяці тому

    Omg the deer bow that was so adorable 😭🥰💖✨

  • @charless2055
    @charless2055 29 днів тому +1

    Almost every time ive flown to Japan those reversed lights have gotten me

  • @kirozoshi_satori
    @kirozoshi_satori 2 місяці тому +335

    will still do, miss makima!

    • @link_lonk
      @link_lonk 2 місяці тому +11

      Oh my god I can’t unsee it now

    • @Valdoro-xm5ro
      @Valdoro-xm5ro 2 місяці тому +4

      Lucy Wilde from despicable me

    • @justanaxolotl57
      @justanaxolotl57 2 місяці тому

      @@Valdoro-xm5roi was thinking the same

  • @Agam.deep.kaur.
    @Agam.deep.kaur. 2 місяці тому +129

    After watching you I also want to visit Japan 🗾 once in my life

    • @ruthgar9753
      @ruthgar9753 2 місяці тому +4

      It's well worth it. I do recommend going with either a good tour group, or if you happen to know someone who's been living there a while and is comfortable with the language & customs going with them, at least for your first time. And by knowing someone, I mean a friend/acquaintance you've known for a while, or a family member, and not just someone you've met online a few weeks ago. :)

    • @AlexandraVioletta
      @AlexandraVioletta 2 місяці тому +1

      Same. So effin same. I'm literally craving for Japan rn

    • @lasttofirst3335
      @lasttofirst3335 2 місяці тому +1

      😂😂😂

  • @hirokazemistral
    @hirokazemistral 18 днів тому

    NGL, that has got to be one the most smoothest transitions into an advertisement I've seen on UA-cam

  • @dylpickle__
    @dylpickle__ 29 днів тому

    the deer bowing was so cute!!

  • @CaffeAddict
    @CaffeAddict 2 місяці тому +58

    Wearing your backpack in front of you in a crowded place is a no-brainer and yet many people are oblivious to that. I used to ride the commuter train in SF Bay Area and got hit by backpacks worn behind when people turned their body.

    • @ayrtonandrada1796
      @ayrtonandrada1796 2 місяці тому

      In Latin America you won't find anyone with their backpacks in their back reason n°1 are thieves
      Anyone can rob you with your backpack in the back

    • @alexia3552
      @alexia3552 2 місяці тому +3

      I thought it was for pickpockets but good info about accidentally smacking people, I’m from a very rural area and rarely see crowds

    • @izumiruki
      @izumiruki 2 місяці тому

      Living in Tokyo now and just changed my job so I now have to take the super crowded Ginza line to work.
      This week, there was a Japanese guy standing behind me who did not bother to do this and kept hitting me with his backpack. 🤬

    • @Sgt-bmc
      @Sgt-bmc 2 місяці тому

      Some people, like myseklf are not 'targets' thus no one would try to rob me therefor I put mine on the back still. That and Im not stupid to put something like my wallet or any valuables in it.

    • @CaffeAddict
      @CaffeAddict 2 місяці тому

      @@izumiruki I was always mindful of people around me. If someone was about to smack me with his/her backpack worn on their back, I'd stop it immediately and the person always turned around to find out why and I told them off.

  • @REfan2002
    @REfan2002 2 місяці тому +109

    Rawdog the train ride! Thats funny

    • @-Tarra-
      @-Tarra- 2 місяці тому

      What does that mean?

  • @nyxiaaa
    @nyxiaaa 8 днів тому +1

    for me april is the best for traveling in Japan it's end winter and first spring so much warm in few place or still snow in other place

  • @RedOnCod
    @RedOnCod 26 днів тому

    “Do not come!” Are you challenging me miss, I let you know now I live next to Death Valley 😂

  • @I_FRUIJEHISH_QUIT
    @I_FRUIJEHISH_QUIT 2 місяці тому +369

    I actually love how respectful she is

  • @Anim.eDLUFFY
    @Anim.eDLUFFY 2 місяці тому +150

    the taxi lights really should be the opposite 😭 !

    • @jort93z
      @jort93z 2 місяці тому +2

      why?

    • @Fetidaf
      @Fetidaf 2 місяці тому +37

      @@jort93zbecause nearly everywhere else in the world “green” is an affirmative and “red” is a negative.

    • @mechronine6087
      @mechronine6087 2 місяці тому +4

      Maybe you can think of it as green is taken by someone else and red, the taxi isn't taken yet 😂

    • @Alucard-gt1zf
      @Alucard-gt1zf 2 місяці тому +5

      ​@@FetidafOK, green is yes this taxi is working, red is no this taxi is not working
      See how you can easily flip around negatives and positives? It's all a matter of perspective

    • @Fetidaf
      @Fetidaf 2 місяці тому +7

      @@Alucard-gt1zf but the perspective should be from the person viewing the light… the positive in that case would be “you can ride in me”, the negative being “ -I’ve got a boyfriend- … you can’t”
      Why would the perspective of the driver or taxi itself (who can’t see it) be the default perspective? That doesn’t make any sense

  • @derdork3233
    @derdork3233 5 днів тому

    People being quiet on the train. What a dream.

  • @rangerrex7063
    @rangerrex7063 14 днів тому

    I wish I could go to Japan. It's been a dream of mine for a long while.

  • @ricknelson947
    @ricknelson947 2 місяці тому +49

    After nearly 44 years of flying from my home in Florida and transiting through Haneda or Narita on my way to projects in Southeast Asia. I actually paid a tourist company for an 8 day excursion for my family to Japan, and saw most of the places you just described. We had a wonderful time and are already planning a hiking trip for next year to Mount Fuji.

  • @Your_Study_Buddy_SD
    @Your_Study_Buddy_SD 2 місяці тому +42

    It's crazy that she has only 19 shorts on her channel and every one of them has blown up!!😃😲...

    • @thehitobito
      @thehitobito  2 місяці тому +13

      We’re so lucky people are interested in our lives!!!

    • @nathankim3496
      @nathankim3496 2 місяці тому

      Especially the teaching in Japan one

  • @TheVixen8806
    @TheVixen8806 Місяць тому

    In Okinawa I used to ride the bus and train everywhere. I became the unofficial official tour guide for my unit.

  • @agrazon
    @agrazon 20 днів тому

    you and your guy look amazingly perfect together ! 💕 ❤️ 💗

  • @l0z586
    @l0z586 2 місяці тому +22

    Here in Japan, there are different train services for each line. For example Local and Rapid. Limited Express is also available for some. Be careful when buying train tickets! Rapid and Limited Express does not stop at all stations.

  • @NctsfeAlpha
    @NctsfeAlpha 2 місяці тому +70

    Best piece of advise. Immerse yourself in the culture, go to public demonstrations, ask why things are done in the manner they are, walk or take a rickshaw if you can and talk to to the operator (they know all the cool spots), take a day trip on the train system to anywhere and explore. Climb Mt Fuji if able and enjoy the warm camomile tea at the new 5th station it is delicious and absolutely worth every ache and pain you earned from the climb!

    • @giygas9305
      @giygas9305 2 місяці тому +2

      Yeah I’m going there this Summer we are gonna climb the Mountain and take a day trip to Hiroshima as well as a bunch of other things.

    • @NctsfeAlpha
      @NctsfeAlpha 2 місяці тому +1

      @@giygas9305 Don’t rush up the mountain and if you get feeling overwhelmed with it don’t look at the summit, it can be disheartening! Enjoy the prize at the top!

  • @renat.6508
    @renat.6508 Місяць тому

    I love how when you bowed the deer bowed back 😂💗

  • @Jack_Theripper049
    @Jack_Theripper049 2 місяці тому

    I dont think ill ever visit japan, but your vlogs are hella fun to watch 🤩🤩

  • @theovernight1915
    @theovernight1915 2 місяці тому +27

    That kamala soundbite had me burst out laughing hard enough that I scared the cats 😂

    • @Helena-ox7cr
      @Helena-ox7cr 2 місяці тому

      @theovernight1915
      Kamala means horrible in a Nordic language :)

    • @knashafrost597
      @knashafrost597 2 місяці тому

      ​Well she's not Nordic so...​@@Helena-ox7cr

    • @ddg9020
      @ddg9020 2 місяці тому

      Do not come!!!😂😂😂

  • @AmunRa1
    @AmunRa1 2 місяці тому +5

    Seriously, the cold drinks from vending machines practically saved me during my trip to Japan last summer. It was sooooo hot and I was sweating so much, but thankfully there's one of those vending machines like on every corner.
    Sadly I drank so much to stay hydrated I couldn't eat much delicious food...

  • @StrawberryRaine
    @StrawberryRaine Місяць тому +1

    I went to Japan in September and the humidity is NO JOKE! I live in the desert, it just doesn't get humid here, only dry heat, and I was so not prepared! In Japan, if I was walking around too much, or ran out of water, I would get super light headed and would have to call it a day haha.
    Had a great time nonetheless! I visited Kofu, a much smaller and out of the way city than where tourists normally go, so I had ton of fun!

  • @PhantoPop
    @PhantoPop 2 місяці тому

    I'm going to Japan this summer and this is super helpful! Tysm!!

  • @shadowryth7308
    @shadowryth7308 2 місяці тому +10

    I went to Japan last august and let me tell you I will never go in the summer ever again. I woke up at 4am due to jet lag and walked outside and it was 98 degrees out with 94% humidity. I almost fainted and it was 4am! But other than that, was the best experience of my life and will definitely go back to Japan. Just not in the summer time lol

  • @gentrydean3789
    @gentrydean3789 2 місяці тому +10

    I was confused for just a minute how the cold and hot drinks could be next to each other, but then realized those are just displays, not the actual drink that is vended. 😋

  • @carlosmspk
    @carlosmspk 2 місяці тому

    I like how she pronounced Kioto and Osaka like a japonese, and then proceeded to pronounce Nara in the most American way

  • @youtubefanatic6082
    @youtubefanatic6082 21 день тому

    I loved the vending machines there when i lived there, it was so cold it actually released mist on a day that was 90 degrees+

  • @tonic.1917
    @tonic.1917 2 місяці тому +33

    The Kamala bit 💯 😂

  • @Talhn
    @Talhn 2 місяці тому +15

    I feel like if you are acclimated to South Georgia in the summer (when it feels like you are breathing water it is so humid) then you can tolerate Japan in the summer. Summer sucks in both places 😅

    • @Alec_RTR
      @Alec_RTR 2 місяці тому +4

      Yeah I grew up in Alabama and then Florida and I feel the same way. She’s probably referring to people who live up north or out west and are used to a different type of climate.

    • @gregorysucher6987
      @gregorysucher6987 2 місяці тому

      i live in maryland and its sucks too

    • @djfrashatch
      @djfrashatch 2 місяці тому +1

      Grew up in Florida and NC. Now i live in Pennsylvania and there are still many days where I feel like I can cut the air.

    • @gilnahnu
      @gilnahnu 25 днів тому

      Yes I live in north Georgia and the summer is so bad here as well

  • @stonezonee
    @stonezonee 2 місяці тому

    i’m going to japan this june. very good to know it’s humid during that time! i honestly didn’t know that. it’s also good to know abt the taxi !

  • @MykenjutsuJourney
    @MykenjutsuJourney Місяць тому

    I'm moving to Oita to study Niten ichi ryu. Thank you for your videos, they're very helpful ✌️

  • @fumoffu_l
    @fumoffu_l 2 місяці тому +12

    I've lived in Missouri my whole life. The weather here is almost identical to Japan. Same hot humid summers, and dry frozen winters.

    • @Slytherin5150
      @Slytherin5150 2 місяці тому +1

      I concur! Does Japan also have 2 weeks of 60°+ weather followed by a snow storm, because if so I’m all set!

    • @oldmech619
      @oldmech619 2 місяці тому

      The rain can be so warm that you can walk in it without an umbrella. You get soaked and not feel cold.

    • @kmanc418
      @kmanc418 2 місяці тому +1

      Yeah, ppl from more southern states will do much better in Japan summers. I had some family from the north tell us how unbearable the late spring / early summer was and that we shouldn't book our tickets for Aug. But we did anyway and it was fine. Coming from Texas, it felt like a pretty normal summer, just a touch bit more humid but nothing crazy to us.

    • @MichaelfromtheGraves
      @MichaelfromtheGraves 2 місяці тому

      I recently moved from Missouri to Philadelphia where they consider anything under 20F to be unbearably cold. Several people here have said "oh you're probably not used to cold winters. I just laugh.

    • @Slytherin5150
      @Slytherin5150 2 місяці тому

      @@MichaelfromtheGraves I’m in NE Mo and I shit you not, 3 days ago it was like 65-70°F and I walked out the next day to drive to school and I was like “oh it’s sunny, probably warm” and proceeded to walk out into 10°F and froze my hands off because I ✨didn’t start my car earlier✨

  • @keithadams7619
    @keithadams7619 2 місяці тому +7

    I spent 10 days in Japan/Okinawa in August, I can confirm: Their Summer heat is intense, give it a miss if you can.

  • @ishita6332
    @ishita6332 7 днів тому

    Your voice is so sweet ❤

  • @Naronaxie
    @Naronaxie 2 місяці тому

    This whole time I had no idea that’s how the taxi colors worked 😂

  • @thegreatbaguette1161
    @thegreatbaguette1161 2 місяці тому +5

    I am actually coming to Japan in June... so there is that. Regardless of the extreme heat and humidity, it will be a trip I will never forget.

    • @marshmellow6648
      @marshmellow6648 2 місяці тому +1

      June is also rainy season. Pack some good quality rainboots and jackets. You'll need it lol

  • @TacoIsPassword
    @TacoIsPassword 2 місяці тому +9

    I miss Okinawa in my early 20s. Would love to go back

  • @johanandersson7319
    @johanandersson7319 Місяць тому

    Japan is so cool! I really hope you enjoyed it!

  • @bsky1998
    @bsky1998 2 місяці тому

    "It's showtime!" enters the chat 😂😂

  • @SL1PPY_SH4RK_
    @SL1PPY_SH4RK_ 2 місяці тому +30

    I accidentally went on a women only cart, I didn’t realize what why everyone was staring at me on the train.
    After I saw the sign that said women only, I got up super quick and apologized and told them I’m not used to things like that.
    So if you ever go out to Japan, the 1st and last train cart are where those would be designated.

    • @BarbieDreamDungeon
      @BarbieDreamDungeon 2 місяці тому

      What are those for? Safespace purposes or something else? I've never heard of it before

    • @CBrasil1966
      @CBrasil1966 2 місяці тому

      That’s only in Osaka

    • @yes-gs2rd
      @yes-gs2rd 2 місяці тому +2

      @@CBrasil1966 Tokyo definitely has them as well but ok

    • @devlintaylor9520
      @devlintaylor9520 2 місяці тому +3

      ​@@BarbieDreamDungeonAsian countries have a creeper problem

    • @zarfvreex8260
      @zarfvreex8260 2 місяці тому +1

      Women only cars, due to the problem of women being groped in crowded cars.

  • @ninjabreadman8166
    @ninjabreadman8166 2 місяці тому +42

    Thanks, Makima, very educational!

    • @imjustthere9343
      @imjustthere9343 2 місяці тому +4

      She does look like makima

    • @arctr00perecho
      @arctr00perecho 2 місяці тому

      @@imjustthere9343she cosplayed as her as well. She posted it on Insta

  • @MCBoult
    @MCBoult 2 місяці тому

    I've lived here for a year and you are 100% right about the heat, also the winter is unberably cold at times too

  • @R42786
    @R42786 2 місяці тому

    I’ve been to Japan 4 times it’s so beautiful! I’m going back in June!

  • @kamadev3964
    @kamadev3964 2 місяці тому +91

    Probably the most beautiful foreigner in Japan

    • @justicebanks2307
      @justicebanks2307 2 місяці тому +24

      Delete this comment it’s desperate

    • @aurelieledet7983
      @aurelieledet7983 2 місяці тому +8

      Desperate, clearly has a boyfriend in the vid

    • @kamadev3964
      @kamadev3964 2 місяці тому +9

      @@justicebanks2307 don't get me wrong, I'm not simp

    • @SaSo-mk6yh
      @SaSo-mk6yh 2 місяці тому +1

      Idk

    • @guthetanuki256
      @guthetanuki256 2 місяці тому +46

      ​@@justicebanks2307damn can't even simply compliment someone without being called desperate that's crazy.

  • @bloodandbone7ify
    @bloodandbone7ify 2 місяці тому

    I would like to see any of the temples and anything else still standing linked to the Samurai. Would want to go when the cherry blossoms are blooming.

  • @nicolebougouneau3478
    @nicolebougouneau3478 2 місяці тому

    The dear bowing for the treat got me 😅.. Even the dear are respectful in Japan.. I must visit at once! Lol

  • @pakfa1157
    @pakfa1157 2 місяці тому +6

    "do not come in summer"
    :me, an Iranian, laughing in 60 degrees celsius😂

    • @williamcox2025
      @williamcox2025 2 місяці тому

      Man in Tennessee it will be 50 with that humidity on the worse days, how does your blood not boil, or your faucet not blow off?

    • @stupideditcentral5485
      @stupideditcentral5485 2 місяці тому

      Me, an American:
      What’s a Celsius? 🥴

    • @williamcox2025
      @williamcox2025 2 місяці тому

      @@stupideditcentral5485 🤦‍♂️your not doing us any favors lol, 60c° is comparable to 140f°

    • @reynaldoflores4522
      @reynaldoflores4522 2 місяці тому

      In summer, the temperature could reach 35 degrees Centigrade in Tokyo !

  • @rkidy
    @rkidy 2 місяці тому +5

    Had to do a double take seeing that deer return a bow 🤯

    • @AnxietyRat
      @AnxietyRat 2 місяці тому

      Yeah, they have been trained to do that for food. Like you would a dog. So they do it in order to get people to feed them. That's it.

  • @desynchonosisdragon9108
    @desynchonosisdragon9108 Місяць тому +1

    Summer in Japan is BRUTAL

  • @sapp6401
    @sapp6401 19 днів тому

    I was a victim of the out of service train. My coworker and I didn’t realize what was happening and stayed on. We were politely escorted off at the next stop.😂

  • @genericsidecharacter8915
    @genericsidecharacter8915 2 місяці тому +4

    Holy shit, you and your boyfriend are genuinely so beautiful. Like wow. Actually wow