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Hi Remi 👋 Loved your video. I’m 55 years old and I was born in Sasebo. I have never been to Japan & seeing where I was born has been on my bucket list for so long. I had a trip booked and then COVID hit & I had to cancel. I’m going to download your checklist. Question 🙋♂️: Do you recommend staying in Nagasaki & just taking the train to Sasebo? Do you think 1 week will be enough or would I need more time? Do you think checking out Tokyo is worth it? I live in a small town in Texas & I have always wanted to visit New York 🗽 & I can only imagine that Tokyo is the equivalent in Japan 🇯🇵 Thank you in advance. Ps How wonderful that most have been to share that experience with your father. 🤗
@@paulv8453 hi! I'm so glad you enjoyed my video and found it helpful. I have never been to Sasebo but it looks like by train it's about 2.5 hrs from the main area of Nagasaki (where this video was filmed). That being said, if your main objective is to explore the area you were born in, I'd recommend staying in Sasebo and taking your time exploring what the area offers. I recommend sticking to the Kyushu region if you only have a week. Sasebo is located between Nagasaki (2.5 hrs away) and Fukuoka (2 hrs away). However, I typically recommend at least 2-3 weeks if you plan to visit multiple regions. Tokyo has so much to offer, and it is worth visiting. It's on the other side of Japan, so I'd recommend flying from Kyushu to Tokyo to save time. Sorry, this answer is a bit scrambled, but I hope it was a little helpful! :)
Great video! I was born in Nagasaki and this is my mother’s hometown (I’m 1/2 Japanese). My mother who lives with me here in the US, is a “hibakusha” (atomic bomb survivor) and I just visited the museum last November after not visiting Nagasaki for 35 years. It was amazing visiting after so long and more beautiful than I remembered. I am taking my 19 year old daughter to Japan this summer for the first time and I can’t wait for her to experience part of her family culture and heritage.
oh wow. thank you so much for sharing your family's story with me! Nagasaki is truly such a special place. I was not expecting to be as moved as I was. Not just after visiting the museum, but the overall vibe of the area just made me feel so at peace. the trip you have planned with your daughter sounds incredible! I hope you both have an amazing trip. thanks again for taking the time to reach out and leave a note!
What a wonderful way for me to re-live and document this trip. What a great start to a 5week adventure that you and I will definitely do again. And, YES, I agree Nagasaki was a BIG surprise, what a wonderful city with an important historical background.
Last time we were in Nagasaki, we went to midnight mass on Christmas Eve at Oura Church. Even though we aren’t that religions, it was quite magical just because of the history of the church and the kind people who sat next to us and could tell we were visitors. They made us feel so welcomed.
Thanks for sharing! Nagasaki is definitely one of my favourite city on the 4 main islands by far! Originally, I went there to witness its legacy as one of Japan’s leading centre of international commerce for roughly 4 centuries. But, it was the scenery and quaintness that touched heart! Part of the city gives off such nostalgic vibe, it feels as if I were in the 70s/80s of a major East Asian city. Nagasaki and the rest of Kyushu are absolutely on top of my list when I visit Japan again. Tokyo and Osaka will be kept to a minimum.
To this day, Nagasaki is still one of my favorite places in Japan. It makes me happy to hear you've discovered new places to visit through my video! thanks for taking the time to leave a nice note!
Im studying abroad there for about 5 months. Ive been so nervous and anxious because ive never been oit of the country and Japan can be so different from the US. Seeing how much you enjoyed your stay there has made me so excited and has taken some anxiety away. Thank you!!
oh wow. five months? what an incredible opportunity! congratulations! I'm so excited for you. Japan is definitely different than the US but I've never felt safer in a country. People are also very helpful! & I'm not sure about your level of Japanese language skills but Google Translate will be your best friend! lol it's not always 100% correct but you or the person you're trying to speak to will get the gist. I'm so glad you found my videos. Thank you for taking the time to leave a note! Wishing you the best as you embark on this new adventure! :)
Wow, it looks like to have a great 5 week adventure ahead of you with your dad. My great-grandfather emigrated from Yamaguchi prefecture to Hawaii in 1882, and I'm from San Jose. I have been retired in Okinawa for almost 4 years. Covid has slowed down my traveling , but we are back making domestic trips with a possible California trip this year. Don't forget to add Okinawa to your travel agenda! Take care
Okinawa is definitely on my list! That’s so amazing you’re now living there. Thank you so much for sharing part of your family’s history and for taking the time to watch my video. I appreciate it!
Wow 28 days?!?? That’s amazing! I hope you have the best time. This initial set of Japan vlogs was filmed the month of December. The weather was amazing.
Other than walking, was it easy to get around? Our cruise will be at the port for a day and we are thinking of taking the tram, unless you think taxis might be okay to take? So far, I know we’d like to go to the atomic bomb museum and explore around Glover Park maybe. thank you for your videos. They’re really good!
Either the railway or taxi would be fine! Railway was the easiest to navigate. We struggled a bit with the buses because unlike bigger cities a lot of the names were in Japanese characters only. I hope this was helpful! I’m excited for you to experience Nagasaki! I hope you have an amazing time.
i didn't but it was on my list!! we needed at least one more day in Nagasaki to make it happen. i'm excited for you and your upcoming trip! i hope you have so much fun.
I wouldn't necessarily say that! There's definitely major attractions to visit but Nagasaki in general isn't as big as other major cities in Japan. It's more small town vibes. I think the most popular attractions are the Peace Memorial Museum and Park, Glover Garden, Chinatown and Huis Ten Bosch. Although on the smaller side, Nagasaki is one of my favorite places to visit in Japan. I don't know how to explain it but the slowed down pace and peaceful energy of the area is
i'm American! I was born in Japan but adopted and raised in Los Angeles :) I'm excited to keep learning more about my birth country and will keep sharing as I go. I hope you enjoyed the video! Have a great day.
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Hi Remi 👋 Loved your video. I’m 55 years old and I was born in Sasebo. I have never been to Japan & seeing where I was born has been on my bucket list for so long. I had a trip booked and then COVID hit & I had to cancel. I’m going to download your checklist.
Question 🙋♂️: Do you recommend staying in Nagasaki & just taking the train to Sasebo? Do you think 1 week will be enough or would I need more time? Do you think checking out Tokyo is worth it? I live in a small town in Texas & I have always wanted to visit New York 🗽 & I can only imagine that Tokyo is the equivalent in Japan 🇯🇵 Thank you in advance. Ps How wonderful that most have been to share that experience with your father. 🤗
@@paulv8453 hi! I'm so glad you enjoyed my video and found it helpful. I have never been to Sasebo but it looks like by train it's about 2.5 hrs from the main area of Nagasaki (where this video was filmed).
That being said, if your main objective is to explore the area you were born in, I'd recommend staying in Sasebo and taking your time exploring what the area offers.
I recommend sticking to the Kyushu region if you only have a week. Sasebo is located between Nagasaki (2.5 hrs away) and Fukuoka (2 hrs away).
However, I typically recommend at least 2-3 weeks if you plan to visit multiple regions.
Tokyo has so much to offer, and it is worth visiting. It's on the other side of Japan, so I'd recommend flying from Kyushu to Tokyo to save time.
Sorry, this answer is a bit scrambled, but I hope it was a little helpful! :)
@@remishimazuThank you so much for taking the time to reply to me. That was very helpful. I bought you a cup or 2 of coffee ☕️😄
Great video! I was born in Nagasaki and this is my mother’s hometown (I’m 1/2 Japanese). My mother who lives with me here in the US, is a “hibakusha” (atomic bomb survivor) and I just visited the museum last November after not visiting Nagasaki for 35 years. It was amazing visiting after so long and more beautiful than I remembered. I am taking my 19 year old daughter to Japan this summer for the first time and I can’t wait for her to experience part of her family culture and heritage.
oh wow. thank you so much for sharing your family's story with me! Nagasaki is truly such a special place. I was not expecting to be as moved as I was. Not just after visiting the museum, but the overall vibe of the area just made me feel so at peace. the trip you have planned with your daughter sounds incredible! I hope you both have an amazing trip. thanks again for taking the time to reach out and leave a note!
What a wonderful way for me to re-live and document this trip. What a great start to a 5week adventure that you and I will definitely do again. And, YES, I agree Nagasaki was a BIG surprise, what a wonderful city with an important historical background.
Love you dad!
@@remishimazu ❤️
Last time we were in Nagasaki, we went to midnight mass on Christmas Eve at Oura Church. Even though we aren’t that religions, it was quite magical just because of the history of the church and the kind people who sat next to us and could tell we were visitors. They made us feel so welcomed.
i love that story! thanks for sharing :) the people in Nagasaki are so welcoming and kind. I'm glad you also had a nice experience when you visited.
Thank you! This is great information. I plan to visit Kyushu in 2026. Will check out your other videos. ❤
Omg where in Kyushu?
Thanks for sharing! Nagasaki is definitely one of my favourite city on the 4 main islands by far! Originally, I went there to witness its legacy as one of Japan’s leading centre of international commerce for roughly 4 centuries. But, it was the scenery and quaintness that touched heart! Part of the city gives off such nostalgic vibe, it feels as if I were in the 70s/80s of a major East Asian city. Nagasaki and the rest of Kyushu are absolutely on top of my list when I visit Japan again. Tokyo and Osaka will be kept to a minimum.
Seeing you and your dad on this trip, warms the cold cockles of my heart.😊
Thank you! Traveling with him was really special
I didn’t want this video to end!! So, so good.
Thanks for watching! 🤍
Thanks!
Thank you Remi for your thorough reply to my comment.
Oh wow thank you so much! I’m happy I could help.
omg i loved this video remi!!!! ❤ thanks for taking us with you! can’t wait for the next episodes!!!
aw thank you kimi! i'm glad you liked it 🤍
omg where was this when i was planning my nagasaki trip!!! im totally saving some of these places when i go back to spend a longer time! 🥰
To this day, Nagasaki is still one of my favorite places in Japan. It makes me happy to hear you've discovered new places to visit through my video! thanks for taking the time to leave a nice note!
WOW!!! Everything looks so good. What an adventure!😊
Thanks Chena! 🤍
Im studying abroad there for about 5 months. Ive been so nervous and anxious because ive never been oit of the country and Japan can be so different from the US. Seeing how much you enjoyed your stay there has made me so excited and has taken some anxiety away. Thank you!!
oh wow. five months? what an incredible opportunity! congratulations! I'm so excited for you. Japan is definitely different than the US but I've never felt safer in a country. People are also very helpful! & I'm not sure about your level of Japanese language skills but Google Translate will be your best friend! lol it's not always 100% correct but you or the person you're trying to speak to will get the gist. I'm so glad you found my videos. Thank you for taking the time to leave a note! Wishing you the best as you embark on this new adventure! :)
Wow, it looks like to have a great 5 week adventure ahead of you with your dad. My great-grandfather emigrated from Yamaguchi prefecture to Hawaii in 1882, and I'm from San Jose. I have been retired in Okinawa for almost 4 years. Covid has slowed down my traveling , but we are back making domestic trips with a possible California trip this year. Don't forget to add Okinawa to your travel agenda! Take care
Okinawa is definitely on my list! That’s so amazing you’re now living there. Thank you so much for sharing part of your family’s history and for taking the time to watch my video. I appreciate it!
such a refreshing travel video! subbed!
thank you!! appreciate it :)
Enjoying sooo much your videos…Going to Japan for the it’s time in December, for 28 days ! Trip of a lifetime…
When was your trip ?
Wow 28 days?!?? That’s amazing! I hope you have the best time. This initial set of Japan vlogs was filmed the month of December. The weather was amazing.
Great video! I'm coming to Nagasaki on April and there's not much videos about it. Thank you!
I’m glad you found it helpful! I loved my time in Nagasaki and hope you do too 😊
New subscriber ❤❤❤
Thanks for the great vids 💋
aw thank you so much for the sub! I'm glad you're enjoying my videos :)
Well done :)
thank you!!
Just bring back my nice memory at Nagasaki. Weather, food and vibes just perfect. Not bussy vibes as Tokyo.
right?? Nagasaki is so underrated! I can't wait to go back there one day.
What's that song towards the end of your video please? It's lovely. 🤍
I believe you're talking about this one? I'll Get Over You (K-POP Version) - Adelyn Paik
Other than walking, was it easy to get around? Our cruise will be at the port for a day and we are thinking of taking the tram, unless you think taxis might be okay to take? So far, I know we’d like to go to the atomic bomb museum and explore around Glover Park maybe. thank you for your videos. They’re really good!
Either the railway or taxi would be fine! Railway was the easiest to navigate. We struggled a bit with the buses because unlike bigger cities a lot of the names were in Japanese characters only. I hope this was helpful! I’m excited for you to experience Nagasaki! I hope you have an amazing time.
I’m going there in two days!!
ah! i'm so excited for you. i hope you have the best time :)
Thanks for this video! What time of year was it filmed?
It was filmed first week of December!
@@remishimazuplanning to go there this December first week 😮
Aww you didn’t go to Huis ten Bosch? I’ll be going to Nagasaki too on our tour. I’m leaving soon.
i didn't but it was on my list!! we needed at least one more day in Nagasaki to make it happen. i'm excited for you and your upcoming trip! i hope you have so much fun.
where is hotel ? how much for day ? can you give me more details , thank you 🙏
Crowne Plaza Nagasaki Gloverhill and when we went it was 12,581 JPY per night!
So there’s not much major attraction/tourist spots?
I wouldn't necessarily say that! There's definitely major attractions to visit but Nagasaki in general isn't as big as other major cities in Japan. It's more small town vibes. I think the most popular attractions are the Peace Memorial Museum and Park, Glover Garden, Chinatown and Huis Ten Bosch.
Although on the smaller side, Nagasaki is one of my favorite places to visit in Japan. I don't know how to explain it but the slowed down pace and peaceful energy of the area is
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Thanks so much for watching!!
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Rmi, well job, goodbye. =)
thank you!!
Had no idea you are Japanese while time I thought you were American
i'm American! I was born in Japan but adopted and raised in Los Angeles :) I'm excited to keep learning more about my birth country and will keep sharing as I go. I hope you enjoyed the video! Have a great day.
@Remi Shimazu yes I'm really enjoying your Japan vlogs! Thank you for sharing your travels experiences memories!
No offense It's more like a food show than travel. 😂
lolll what can i say. i love food! 😬
@@remishimazu ha ha ha same here