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  • Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
  • Japan’s dangerous side is not something you hear a lot about. Sure, you hear about Yakuza and earthquakes, but you're also told Japan is the safest county on earth. Well, there was an easy way to test that. I was in Tokyo, the world's largest megacity, and decided to check out Sanya, the most notorious neighborhood in the city. The different parts like Minowa and Yoshiwara were known for all kinds of nefarious activity.
    How would it be for an American who just wanders in? Well, I wasn't quite expecting this..
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  • @SabbaticalTommy
    @SabbaticalTommy  Рік тому +281

    Always a fun time in Japan

    • @makaylamartin8756
      @makaylamartin8756 Рік тому +2

      love your videos

    • @MIKEMARIO1
      @MIKEMARIO1 Рік тому +3

      Hittin another hood, hey you should do a video in Yokosuka the Honcho area across the Navy Base, you will definitely get a good filming there I'm thinking... I was stationed there go to the Pumpkin live bar on the honcho and ask for Kiyo, tell him that heard about from your viewer's that are friends with him from past..

    • @MIKEMARIO1
      @MIKEMARIO1 Рік тому +2

      Stop in the FRA down the honcho is the fleet reserve association is a bar too, just ideas but you'll see the Navy at night 🌃 you'll find it intriguing Yokosuka Japan where east meets west in Tokyo

    • @ScubaJelly
      @ScubaJelly Рік тому +5

      I really hope you can make more videos of Japan and possibly make them longer. Appreciate the content.

    • @blakereneehope
      @blakereneehope Рік тому

      Why that guy kicked you out of the food place? Free advertising.

  • @cdr9570
    @cdr9570 Рік тому +74

    I have been living in Tokyo for 22 years, never had any issue. Last time I went back to France in 2019 I almost got mugged on the RER B train immediately after leaving Roissy airport, always a lovely time coming home.

  • @AmalekTrought
    @AmalekTrought Рік тому +187

    It’s really dope how you explore the unknown areas and the tourist areas in Japan. It gives people a complete experience!

    • @VL1975
      @VL1975 Рік тому +2

      Dat is dope!

    • @deborahbaker4770
      @deborahbaker4770 Рік тому +5

      Did you see the video when he was in Africa ? a little black girl was scared of him because she had never seen a white man and thought he was a ghost he scared the crap out of her he didn’t do anything to scare her she just was scared ‼️ I don’t remember how long it had been but he went back to her village to see if she would still be scared of him she was a little older and she wasn’t scared of him it was cute he gave her a dress i think I give him credit for going to strange and sometime’s scary places by himself that takes a lot of guts ‼️💯👍🏻😬

    • @alphaeligon9226
      @alphaeligon9226 Рік тому +1

      Not just the guts he got, but the polygot ability he has! Tommy polygot motivator & travel inspiring blogger!

    • @alphaeligon9226
      @alphaeligon9226 Рік тому

      Nishinari, Sanya, Owen...places to remember in Tokyo!

  • @jenss.3613
    @jenss.3613 Рік тому +213

    I am always intrigued by the lack of vandalism in Japan. I mean the vending machines. Here in Germany, any vending machine gets sprayed and maliciously destroyed. You can not see a clean working vending machine except at busy hotspots like airports or big city train stations.

    • @brianjschumer
      @brianjschumer Рік тому

      ITS THE PINK ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM..WHEN YOU LET IN DISRESPECTFUL 3RD WORLDERS THRU MASS OPEN BORDERS AND ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION YOU "DUMB" DOWN A COUNTRY..THINK GERMANY 25 YEARS AGO TO NOW

    • @maiy8786
      @maiy8786 Рік тому +63

      How long have you been living in Germany? Asking because at some point you should understand why things are the way they are here.

    • @chiefenumclaw7960
      @chiefenumclaw7960 Рік тому +8

      @@maiy8786 comment deleted.

    • @illegal.anglo88
      @illegal.anglo88 Рік тому +111

      Is it due to the mass immigration? I always found native Germans to be extremely respectful and organized kinda like the Japanese.

    • @spencerricketts8025
      @spencerricketts8025 Рік тому +17

      You should see American vending machines💀💀

  • @Kaygee79
    @Kaygee79 Рік тому +32

    It's really great when you can communicate in various languages. Makes it so much easier to do everything!

  • @pulsatingsausageboy2076
    @pulsatingsausageboy2076 Рік тому +17

    I’d live in Tokyo’s worst neighborhood no problem. Nicer than a lot of middle class neighborhoods in America.

  • @peetiegonzalez1845
    @peetiegonzalez1845 Рік тому +165

    The traffic accident total was for the whole of Tokyo-to (23 wards). Those are pretty good numbers IMHO. Koban would be best described as a "police box". For your viewers' info.. they are on street corners every half-mile or so apart. Sometimes unmanned but usually staffed with one or two local beat cops. The first restaurant told you the tables were all reserved, but didn't mention the counter. Could have been miscommunication but it's also quite likely he didn't want the hassle of trying to communicate with a foreigner or deal with the fact you're filming. Despite your decent Japanese! Dude your "ghetto" sake was shochu. And quite a popular brand! iichiko.

    • @Jager-gq1bv
      @Jager-gq1bv Рік тому

      Yea the huge bottle in combinis with shochu and whiskey are ruff

    • @tomas-qr2el
      @tomas-qr2el 9 місяців тому

      shochu is so good!

  • @boycewebb
    @boycewebb Рік тому +31

    Sabbatical has got to be some sort of Savant. His ability with languages and his remarkable communication skills with people are nearly unbelievable. He makes me sort of proud to be an American. He represents this country with class and cool.

    • @OneZoNinja
      @OneZoNinja 9 місяців тому +1

      Its so true they all seem super surprised at how well he can speak their language. From what ive seen, most of them even say it out loud. "Wow, you speak good Japanese/ Chinese. I agree even though I dont speak the language.

    • @GPTblacksmith
      @GPTblacksmith 9 місяців тому +1

      I’m new to this channel and the dude’s Japanese seems remarkable and effortless. So he does this in multiple languages!? Incredible

  • @DecemberNames
    @DecemberNames 11 місяців тому +8

    I just wanted to take a moment to say how amazing your video was! I was really impressed with the quality of the footage, the editing, and the overall presentation. You did a great job of explaining the topic in a clear and concise way, and I learned a lot from watching your video.

  • @PeteyHoudini
    @PeteyHoudini Рік тому +53

    You're iconic, dude. I'm Canadian and speak fluent English and French, very good Spanish and German. Your linguistic skills are top notch. I heard your French, pas mal. You can get by in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Japanese. Hats off! You make me laugh every time I see that video looking for Gwuagwua in Rwanda.

    • @Nazax
      @Nazax Рік тому +2

      Sí, Sabbatical tiene mucha cultura en general. Es muy hábil y también se lo nota honesto, que es lo que más aprecio de alguien.

    • @PeteyHoudini
      @PeteyHoudini Рік тому +3

      @@user-md5pz4ok5d I like the guy

    • @PeteyHoudini
      @PeteyHoudini Рік тому

      @@Nazax Listo

    • @tengokuvision
      @tengokuvision Рік тому +3

      yes, exactly! Tommy is very smart and has a great sense or humor. I'm Russian and I speak English. I'm also learning Japanese but I just can't wrap my head around on how he learned it so fast. It's quite a hard language to acquire imo. And yeah the Rwanda episode is a pure comedy 😂😂

    • @mitchellwilley7208
      @mitchellwilley7208 Рік тому +1

      ​@tengokuvision use duolingo and babel apps. I started learning Spanish and in 3 days I learnt over 120 words. I probably put a good 12-18hours in over those 3 days. This is kinda weird but I think of word in another language like a synonym. Also you can associate remembering things with your past memories, objects, colors, smells, numbers what ever works best for you. The human brain has little hacks you can do to help improve memory. You should look into cognitive behavioral therapy.

  • @timothyrill3825
    @timothyrill3825 Рік тому +21

    I have known Japanese people to be respectful, hard working , raised with respect for others and honorable. It is amazing as is your video!

    • @szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821
      @szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821 Рік тому +1

      Please go tell that to Chinese and Korean and see what they say given their past history. LOL!

    • @stevens1041
      @stevens1041 10 місяців тому

      @@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821 bro, this is an incredibly long time ago at this point. Koreans, yes, I feel great sympathy for them. Chinese, they are the ones supporting North Korea and military government in Burma. Japan did evil things over 70 years ago at this point but they stopped. China supporting the Burmese Army to terrorize its citizens, and North Korea right now, today.

  • @Porterwavin
    @Porterwavin Рік тому +18

    Can't wait to see what more Japan content tommy has in store for us! It's my favorite.

  • @takashinishida9113
    @takashinishida9113 Рік тому +38

    I'll tell you about a brief history of Sanya. After the WWⅡ, big cities like Tokyo and Osaka needed a lot of construction workers to rebuild from the wartime air-raid destruction. Thus, a lot of people were gathered from all over the countries and the place like Sanya provided cheap temporary lodgings for many day wokers. Most of construction workers returned home or went somewhere at the time that the reconstruction businesses were almost over. And yet, some day workers continued to stay around Sanya areas without stable jobs, since residence fees and other prices are less expensive compared with other places in Tokyo. They seem to be left behind and create poor communities.

  • @funnypeople999
    @funnypeople999 Рік тому +13

    Your videos are awesome dude. Thank you for taking the time to do them.
    I hope you enjoy making them as much as we enjoy watching!

  • @lemagreengreen
    @lemagreengreen Рік тому +11

    The Japanese lady telling the foreigner that the machine is for washing clothes made me laugh loudly, I wonder what she thought about that whole interaction

  • @paranoidhumanoid
    @paranoidhumanoid Рік тому +158

    The main reason why Japan is so safe is because they are a very image-conscious and classist society. If you spit gum or throw trash on the street, or steal change from a tip jar or carjack, you would be called "low class" or "trashy". That in itself is more _self-policing_ than being apprehended by law enforcement. No one wants to be called or perceived as "low class" -- absolutely no one. An arrest, especially if people are around watching (judging), would be the most _unthinkable_ and ultimate embarassment, whereas here in the States, in striking contrast, being rebellious, defiant, and even getting arrested is worn like a badge of honor! Go figure. 🤦‍♀

    • @playmakersmusic
      @playmakersmusic Рік тому +27

      This is so true. Not just in Japan, in most Asian countries, people tend to follow the norm. Whereas when I see videos of people in the West, they want to do things to stand out, and that means even pissing off the people around them. Collectivism is still active in Asia, while a lot of Western countries prefer to have "every man for himself" attitude.

    • @Peatingtune
      @Peatingtune Рік тому

      The Japanese are extraordinarily "trouble-averse." Most ordinary Japanese people will do almost anything to avoid inviting trouble for themselves and their families/close circles. It's a society that prizes introverts and privacy is a big deal. No one wants an audience, no one wants a bad reputation and, perhaps most importantly, no one wants to be bothered by anyone else. The best way to ensure that people can mind their own business in peace and quiet is for everyone to behave themselves when they go out in public.
      The Japanese people who disturb the peace are despised not only for their "low class" activities, but for the apparent absence of any reasonable sense of self-preservation. That an individual wouldn't mind being stared at or considered an asshole is deeply disturbing. Seeing such a person is like seeing that famous breast-feeding "human-dog hybrid" art piece.

    • @jumpinjehoshaphat1951
      @jumpinjehoshaphat1951 Рік тому +20

      Most Americans would be mortified if they were arrested, but there is a significant subset who seem to have no shame.

    • @Vikingskog
      @Vikingskog Рік тому +35

      Its a homogenous country with a high IQ conscientiousness people with a somewhat collectivist/conformist nature, thats why. Scandinavia (where im from) used to be kinda similar when i was young when it was still extremly homogenous, you could leave stuff unlocked, very safe, never saw or heard about any crime etc.

    • @paranoidhumanoid
      @paranoidhumanoid Рік тому +8

      The general rule of thumb to thrive in Japanese society is to not be loud, follow their ways, and don't act trashy and rebellious and you'll be just fine.

  • @KiprutoR
    @KiprutoR 10 місяців тому +3

    I like the way you end your videos...very insightful and you leave your viewers to think about it deeply

  • @ebat5069
    @ebat5069 Рік тому +48

    You taught me alot- I always felt uncomfortable when other cultures were around me because I felt like I did not know the right way to be around them- now I feel like I can just be myself and they will just accept it and be ok with it because I am a foreigner!:)

  • @lynnsbomb
    @lynnsbomb Рік тому +9

    That was awesome as always. Such great people to be so welcoming and friendly. Even away from tourist traps. Thx to you and the Japanese people that was fun.

  • @YOLOnyc
    @YOLOnyc Рік тому +14

    I've walked all around Ueno, never even knew it was considered dangerous. Japan is an amazing place!

  • @rkmatt8761
    @rkmatt8761 Рік тому +12

    Hadn’t seen a recent video from you. I hope your doing ok

  • @sryksma
    @sryksma Рік тому +101

    Japan is really a great country, I hope the people will protect their culture and identity, love from Indonesia

    • @playmakersmusic
      @playmakersmusic Рік тому +22

      A lot of Japanese are protecting their culture, but some Westerners want to export their culture to Japan

    • @sryksma
      @sryksma Рік тому +4

      ​@@playmakersmusic yeah it often happens to the most popular place or country, places that have the most tourist attractions.

    • @dennissheckleburg9775
      @dennissheckleburg9775 Рік тому

      Europe should’ve done the same, oh wait, millions of migrants came

    • @gardencity3558
      @gardencity3558 Рік тому +1

      @@playmakersmusic Good luck with that. On the surface Japan may seem Westernized but ince you get to know them the Japanese are the most insular people I've ever met.

    • @jordy786
      @jordy786 Рік тому

      ​@@playmakersmusicWesterners? You mean m▪︎slims who seek to islamize the world and dont integrate any place they go too. Westerners respect Japan because they are respectable, educated people who dont impose their culture or religion on anyone

  • @FrenchieLearn
    @FrenchieLearn 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing you traveling with us. For people who do not have a chance to explore the world and who want to learn English. It is so lucky that I could watch you high quality videos and at the same time learning English. And learn your polite way to interact with people.

  • @johndeyo
    @johndeyo Рік тому +47

    Oh man I didn’t even know ueno was supposed to be a sketchy place but it definitely makes sense now. I got lost there a few months ago and accidentally stumbled upon a really sketchy part. While cutting through alleys I came out to a large street with probably 100 sex clubs on it, and every club had a bouncer and 5 to 10 girls outside just shivering in the february cold to “advertise”. I was also the only westerner around and everyone was just staring at me in a “what are you doing here” kind of way. I noped away from there real fast.

    • @peetiegonzalez1845
      @peetiegonzalez1845 Рік тому +21

      Did you at least note the street name? Asking for a friend, lol.

    • @chiefenumclaw7960
      @chiefenumclaw7960 Рік тому

      @@peetiegonzalez1845 Is it considered Politically Correct to say that I wish we had Soap Lando in the U.S.? I mean, I have no idea what goes on in there, it just sounds cool.

    • @user-lz9su4pq1h
      @user-lz9su4pq1h Рік тому +2

      @@chiefenumclaw7960 I've been to one, it's a bit legally in the grey area since they seem to advertise their "bathhouse" services on the front but they're basically prostitution services. Many of them have prices outside the store but the real price or 総額 will tend to be much higher since it only includes the price to enter the bath and doesnt include additional services like having the girl service you.

    • @ALeaud
      @ALeaud 11 місяців тому

      @@peetiegonzalez1845 As a foreigner, you likely won't be able to enter any of them, even if you speak Japanese.

  • @kcjones6034
    @kcjones6034 Рік тому +9

    Japan is an interesting place, thanks for showing us around ✌️😎

  • @Richard87H
    @Richard87H Рік тому +3

    I Always look forward to a new addition of Tommy filled adventures! Thanks!!

  • @mrmyrdle
    @mrmyrdle Рік тому +4

    Where you at Tommy? Huntsville, AL here. Looking forward to the next adventure!

  • @HackerReportBFH
    @HackerReportBFH Рік тому +31

    Japan seems to have an ingrained idea of how things should be done. Then I notice that countries that are homogenous and smaller size are often the safest and most respectful. And for Japan specifically, it seems that people from other nations that move there realize it's their responsibility to become part of that structure and composition. Without rampant urban sprawl, they are always in contact with this structure and see the benefits, likely making it easier to continue it or be shamed. Of course not all of Japan is the same and there are different was to perceive these ideas here, plus the countless other factors that play a role.

    • @earlysda
      @earlysda Рік тому +5

      The nail that sticks out,
      gets hammered down.

  • @moshack
    @moshack Рік тому +5

    It was not a ramen shop that doubled as a laundry, it was a laundromat that had a Ramen vending machine so the people waiting for their clothes to wash and dry can buy ramen. But you must have really known that.

  • @blususpect
    @blususpect Рік тому +18

    Sabbatical is that one cool Gaijin friend

  • @Joseph-nw3gw
    @Joseph-nw3gw Рік тому +2

    Im really suprised that your subscription has caught up with Iam Marwa...who was ahead of you by 100k subscribers. I follow both you so so i have been keen. Congrats.

  • @Matthew-ul8vi
    @Matthew-ul8vi Рік тому +5

    Hey I hope all is well man. Reached out to you and haven't heard anything. But I do pray you are alright.

  • @crazycolombian305
    @crazycolombian305 Рік тому +22

    Tokyo is so clean for being one the biggest cities really remarkable how respectful people are on the other side of the world. I've said this many times respect isn't everything it's the only thing to sanity and peace. Very jealous of those places what happened in America?

    • @PoboyMusic
      @PoboyMusic 11 місяців тому +9

      Diversity happened. Next question?

    • @crazycolombian305
      @crazycolombian305 11 місяців тому

      @@PoboyMusic 😆

    • @Dafty2k
      @Dafty2k 9 місяців тому

      @@PoboyMusicif that’s true.
      Then why is Australia not an utter shithole like the us

    • @user-re9mz2bt1e
      @user-re9mz2bt1e 9 місяців тому +2

      @@crazycolombian305 Majority of white folks communites back in the day were just as clean as this, until immigration and mixing with other folks.

    • @crazycolombian305
      @crazycolombian305 9 місяців тому

      @@user-re9mz2bt1e Yeah I'm sure that's true to a point some cultures like to be left alone and some don't. ✌🏼

  • @Picasso_Picante92
    @Picasso_Picante92 Рік тому +5

    I was just in Ueno two days ago. Best Chinese food is in Ameyoko. Just follow the locals. I grew up in Brooklyn in the 70s and 80s. I used to step over addicts and dead bodies when leaving my home to go to school. So even the sketchiest neighbourhood here (e.g kabuki cho in Shinjuku) is 1950s white suburbia compared to what I experienced in New York.

  • @keithbrandon8540
    @keithbrandon8540 Рік тому +1

    Great that you venture into the lesser visited areas by utubers to show us viewers. Interesting as well as surprising. Thanks.

  • @tm3xyz
    @tm3xyz Рік тому +6

    Tommy responded to my message, he is fine and will be back soon.

    • @DT2023Jesusislord.
      @DT2023Jesusislord. Рік тому

      That’s great. I was getting a little concerned, thanks for letting us know. Have a great week.

    • @danielpin7472
      @danielpin7472 Рік тому

      he was probably on a meth binge. ok.

    • @shirleylee2885
      @shirleylee2885 Рік тому

      Did he take a summer vacation?

  • @drinksomewater123
    @drinksomewater123 Рік тому +29

    Where is Tommy!?

  • @probablywhy
    @probablywhy Рік тому +7

    is tommy alright? why he been gone for so long??

  • @niCop411
    @niCop411 Рік тому +1

    Tommy, I've been watching your videos since the ones from Argentina. Your content is UNIQUE. Thank you.

  • @cadenpolen001
    @cadenpolen001 8 місяців тому +2

    I'm fascinated by the fact that in Japan people actually respect eachother!!!
    That alone makes it seem something like a paradise; a world apart from the USA

  • @xanderdesignshop
    @xanderdesignshop Рік тому +3

    Your videos are the best, Tommy! I wish I could travel with you to Japan.....you would be the BEST tour guide. Cheers!

    • @xanderdesignshop
      @xanderdesignshop Рік тому

      Tommy, I just got a message from you saying you have something for me? Is it true? I sent you an email, but am not sure if you are able to get it while traveling....I am excited to see!

  • @freecon144
    @freecon144 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for a good report of Ueno area. I'm a fan of your channel. Let me make a small comments. "Yoshiwara" you mentioned is the name of RedLight district. ”Yoshiwara" name was deleted and its district is inside "Minowa" town. and RedLight business is kept alive. Their business is closely monitored by police. "Sanya" is the word of the district character which means the town of day laborer. In the past, It seemed similar to Nishinari of Osaka you are familiar with. The old guy said Sanya has changed.

  • @reiteam2593
    @reiteam2593 Рік тому +2

    Your channel roxks. especially from the Hospital.
    Professional distraction service 🎉

  • @tenacious_takakumi2680
    @tenacious_takakumi2680 9 місяців тому +1

    9:05
    You actually said ”Not this day” suggesting that you go to Soaplands so the sales person replied lastly that ”Thank you for your patronage”😂

    • @Huskerdoo
      @Huskerdoo 8 місяців тому

      Tommy needed a 🛁🫧💦😂

  • @ApolloLax
    @ApolloLax Рік тому +3

    Best travel vlogger on UA-cam. I like your big picture reflections

  • @sleeplessstu
    @sleeplessstu Рік тому +5

    “Sketchy” hardly describes ANY neighborhood in Tokyo. The only way you get yourself in trouble is by allowing a street barker to pull you into a girly bar where they’ll hijack your credit card 😂.

    • @westho7314
      @westho7314 Рік тому +1

      Looking for trouble will always be rewarded with trouble. Most bars that offer or advertise trouble at the front door are at least honest about it, The customers naiveness & gullability is usually obvious, especially when they;re looking to get drunk and paying for pleasures that they can't seem to meet or find in the order of life.

  • @PeteyHoudini
    @PeteyHoudini Рік тому +1

    Glad you're back. You are my fav. Travel Vlogger.

  • @mynameis63
    @mynameis63 Рік тому +1

    Really great message in there Tommy...thanks for your work.

  • @chandrabenny3557
    @chandrabenny3557 Рік тому +4

    Tomy is the coolest dude.
    I like his content,always very inspiring .Stay safe,buddy 🖖🤟

  • @khulekaninyuswa721
    @khulekaninyuswa721 Рік тому +5

    It's been 3 weeks... Is he okay?

    • @Fintan33
      @Fintan33 Рік тому

      5 weeks really isn't too long in the grand scheme of things, I am sure he is doing just fine x

    • @khulekaninyuswa721
      @khulekaninyuswa721 Рік тому

      @@Fintan33 5 weeks is a long time for a travel vlogger!

  • @gardencity3558
    @gardencity3558 Рік тому +2

    Crazy, back in the late 90's Japan wasn't interested so much in foreign tourists. The sites, even Asakasa, were often empty.

  • @vegablonde5604
    @vegablonde5604 Рік тому +1

    You gonna be around next week? Landing in Tokyo Sunday if you're up for a beer dude.

  • @frednerk2127
    @frednerk2127 Рік тому +15

    Yeah totally agree, I've cycled and free camped all over Japan. Met so many beautiful people in places that I've been told not to go to. Everyone has a story to tell you.

  • @user-bf7td1gn3t
    @user-bf7td1gn3t Рік тому +4

    Whaaaat, I was in a Hotel in Ueno when I was there. Although there were a lot more trash than usual, I didn’t get assaulted by homeless people during the night walking in the alleyways. I didn’t even know it was considered a hood.

  • @ohjajohh
    @ohjajohh Рік тому +1

    8:30 that dude in the top right corner is already wanted for many years. I took a pic of that same poster during my last Tokyo trip in 2018

  • @justaguy12345
    @justaguy12345 8 місяців тому +1

    I still recall walking around Tokyo around 11pm in various neighborhoods when I visited. There was a feeling of peacefulness that I haven't really experienced in any other city and I've been to a few big ones.

  • @ostroom
    @ostroom Рік тому +3

    Japan? dangerous? hood?
    ...
    Me as a Brazilian: You get out from your home early in the morning, and not even know if you going to have a launchbreak at noon. In Brazil survive is daily basics.
    Japan is easypeasy

  • @isosthenie8271
    @isosthenie8271 Рік тому +4

    I lived in Kamagasaki for a while. "Sketchy", yes, but you know, I wasnt concerned with my safety at night at all. The moment I hit European ground again I started to miss having these types of really long walks.

    • @nextinstitute7824
      @nextinstitute7824 11 місяців тому

      I'm European. What's the problem with taking long walks at night? Where are you when you are too afraid to go out?

  • @tiara891ify
    @tiara891ify Рік тому +1

    I always tell people this guy is my favorite UA-camr

  • @keptleroymg6877
    @keptleroymg6877 Рік тому

    I anticipated your return to Japan for long and I cherish every minute you show us in it

  • @mehdan2
    @mehdan2 Рік тому +6

    not discrimination against the chinese restaurant per se, but japanese place huge emphasis on authenticity/honmono...think like this: not many chinese people would go to an american opened chinese restaurant in china or in the us

    • @youme1414
      @youme1414 Рік тому

      "Huge emphasis" sounds like discrimination to me.

    • @SolarNeonFlare
      @SolarNeonFlare Рік тому

      @@youme1414 ok so if i'm in my area and there's local restaurants then a foreign one, should i force myself to the foreign one because some people think that's discriminatory while I'm in my own country? lol nothing against chinese but it's the natural way of things they could have been any other nation. say italian pizzaria it doesn't matter.

    • @youme1414
      @youme1414 Рік тому

      @@SolarNeonFlare Try to watch the video again.
      Your example is very wrong. What happens in this case is that the Japanese enter into the restaurant and only to find out it is owned by Chinese and they leave.
      Patronizing local restaurants shouldn't be discriminatory. In fact, the Chinese restaurant and the owner or worker has lived there for 18 good years and that is local enough. What some of them do is a sign of discrimination. A bold way to say you are not welcome here.

    • @SolarNeonFlare
      @SolarNeonFlare Рік тому

      @@youme1414 eh, that's life. They're welcome enough that some eat, if we go by this approach of welcoming everyone then it turns into USA / EUrope, a cesspit that doesn't have an identity anymore, especially if you look at europe, western side. It's good for people to wanna stick to their own and natural. Maybe the guys in the clip got in and thought they'd find a different kind of dish or decided to leave, can't rly put it down based on this video can we now?

    • @youme1414
      @youme1414 Рік тому +1

      @@SolarNeonFlare How do you mean? Seriously, most countries have their identities yet most welcome immigrants. This is not even about welcoming influx of immigrants but about accepting those who are already there. This is covert discrimination to accept such a display of ignorance claim of support for identity or whatever.
      It is clear we humans still haven't learnt a thing or more from nature and understand who we really are as animals. We aren't that special as we believe in the scheme of things of the universe. Why do we have to subject others to some petty disregards? We have to learn to respect and tolerate one another.

  • @MIKEMARIO1
    @MIKEMARIO1 Рік тому +9

    Because the culture is very respectful and responsible to each other, your right...

    • @rsbutz1
      @rsbutz1 Рік тому +2

      Maybe those seniors are onto something!

    • @arnaureig4409
      @arnaureig4409 Рік тому +4

      There is also a lack of a certain group of “people”...

    • @MetalBansheeX
      @MetalBansheeX Рік тому +1

      @arnaureig4409 so... to whom are you referring to exactly?

    • @WhosthatHotspice
      @WhosthatHotspice 11 місяців тому

      @@MetalBansheeX Black people, more specifically African-Americans. I guess this is what he is referring to.

  • @danbailey1381
    @danbailey1381 Рік тому

    Thank you for taking your time filming these rarely seen locations.

  • @travellinmark2745
    @travellinmark2745 Рік тому +1

    Another great video. Thanks Tommy.

  • @MillerHeavyEquipmentMiami
    @MillerHeavyEquipmentMiami Рік тому +11

    Great work as always, honest and raw. Just got back from a 5 city tour of Japan. My level of respect and admiration for the culture is 1000% . The friendliest people I have ever encountered in my travels. Even got lost 3 times in the subways ..... always a good Samaritan happy to help out. Planning my next visit to Okinawa and southern Japan. 🇯🇵🇯🇵highly recommend as a vacation and cultural experience. ✌️

    • @earlysda
      @earlysda Рік тому

      Japan is great for tourists, not so much for living here.

    • @Heworldwide
      @Heworldwide Рік тому

      What were the cities you visited? I’m also from Miami and heading out there’re in October! Just trying to stack information as it gets closer

  • @hydrogencyanide4999
    @hydrogencyanide4999 Рік тому +6

    Dude I watched your entire Japan series while stoned and it was the best experience of my life.

  • @jaswan79
    @jaswan79 Рік тому

    I follow a lot of travel vloggers, but Tommy is definitely my favorite.

  • @blurryrecords
    @blurryrecords Рік тому +2

    Love you sabbatical, but my 68 year old dad called and wants his sunglasses back 😂 😎

    • @Mrkysersose
      @Mrkysersose Рік тому

      He can spring for some better ones by now lol

  • @REALjackiehu
    @REALjackiehu Рік тому +4

    The most dangerous part of Tokyo looks better than any borough in NYC, the safest large city in the US. It's a tragedy.

  • @silkycherry
    @silkycherry Рік тому +7

    The seats were not reserved at that Japanese restaurant. They just don't allow any foreigners. It happens a lot in Japan.

  • @ightholmes
    @ightholmes Рік тому +1

    Amazing UA-camr making his rounds. Well deserved recognition

  • @calvin3140
    @calvin3140 Рік тому +1

    Love this video, so down to earth and funny at times

  • @aledagaro8075
    @aledagaro8075 Рік тому +3

    were you at my friend? all ok?

  • @Slim_T_ODB
    @Slim_T_ODB Рік тому +8

    Hey man, are you good? Just realized i havent seen an upload from you in a while. I hope everything is ok and you're doing well

  • @mlx4543
    @mlx4543 Рік тому +2

    Is @sabbaticaltommy on a sabbatical? When’s the next video coming out man???

  • @yasminapo-aroundtheworld
    @yasminapo-aroundtheworld Рік тому +1

    Nice Video, we also want to Tokio but next year 😊 have a great time 🇯🇵❤️❤️

  • @NeonGenesis808
    @NeonGenesis808 Рік тому +2

    I hear you, it's often a bit of a trip when you realise you can fully let your guard down in Japan. Now I'm not saying you walk around all other places being paranoid but when you've been in Japan for a short period of time you understand that you'd have to be going out of your way to get into any kind of trouble.

  • @ClaireMahaDream
    @ClaireMahaDream Рік тому +3

    Dude please let us know if you are ok! ❤

  • @user-dy6qn2zz5b
    @user-dy6qn2zz5b Рік тому +1

    How or what platform did you use to learn to speak Japanese? to crunch up on learning on it in a month, seeing you and hearing you talk to the locals as you also get praise from them for speaking good Japanese, I am very intrigued.
    I'm glad I came across your videos. Really really straightforward content and informative.

  • @DT2023Jesusislord.
    @DT2023Jesusislord. Рік тому +3

    Hi bro, How are you?, noticed you haven't posted anything lately, I hope your okay.

  • @Horatio_Jones
    @Horatio_Jones Рік тому +3

    What is it they do differently? Cmon man. You are smart enough to know. It’s the homogeneous society and lack of foreigners. Especially those from non western and European countries. Japans in-group bias has been its primary source of success and survival for ages. Something is in the west could learn from.

    • @Dafty2k
      @Dafty2k 9 місяців тому

      The how is Australia different the the us?

  • @Poppy_love59
    @Poppy_love59 Рік тому +3

    Actually in Japan, the Police have a 100% conviction rate. How do you think that is possible? It is pretty simple, in Japan the Police can arrest and detain you indefinitely until you confess, no matter how long it takes. So if you ever want to see the outside world ever a again, the sooner you confess the sooner you'll get to trial and maybe just maybe you'll get a short prison sentence!

    • @yo2trader539
      @yo2trader539 11 місяців тому

      The conviction rate is not 100% and it's not even the police's decision to indict or not. The conviction rate is high because Japanese prosecutors only go after crimes which they're sure they can prove in court. Otherwise, it's a fishing expedition and a waste of time and tax money.

  • @super8nacho
    @super8nacho Рік тому +3

    This is a certified hood classic

  • @availablity3173
    @availablity3173 Рік тому +5

    This was sudden
    Traveling to all the dangerous place is like heaven to him!

  • @jennh5822
    @jennh5822 Рік тому +4

    Maybe an update to let everyone know you're okay?

  • @GreatReplacement
    @GreatReplacement Рік тому +6

    Because the population is different. The US would be safer if it wasn’t multiethnic. How come poorer Eastern European countries are safer than richer but multiethnic Western European countries ?

    • @commie5211
      @commie5211 10 місяців тому +1

      That is not the reason, it is because of segregation. Those people in those poor area will never get the opportunity to even move out. Toxic neighborhood, poor education system, they are like a separate country within the US. Just don't live close around those shity areas.

    • @Dafty2k
      @Dafty2k 9 місяців тому

      @@commie5211yeah people act like crime wasn’t existing before the the 21st century😂😂

  • @ohjajohh
    @ohjajohh Рік тому +2

    Damn, I also strolled through that "hood" a couple of years ago. Glad I survived it.

  • @Slayceos
    @Slayceos Рік тому +11

    You know as well as I do what Japan does to keep their country so pristine.. of course I can't say it out loud.
    👌🏻

  • @misslovejoy1665
    @misslovejoy1665 Рік тому +3

    Hey Tommy, I'm a huge fan of your channel and love traveling via your videos. I just wanted to say I hope you're well! It's been a while since we last heard from you and I hope everything is okay with you!!!

  • @Kirikenz
    @Kirikenz Рік тому +4

    Ameyoko in Ueno is definitely underrated

    • @johndeyo
      @johndeyo Рік тому +1

      Absolutely. My most enjoyable meal while visiting japan was in ameyoko. I picked a random hole in the wall place with a kanji only menu and i got to try some really unique foods I never thought I would eat.

  • @timokho20
    @timokho20 Рік тому +1

    Ive spent quite some time in Ueno, in my experience, its the area in the block of Nakamachi-dori which is probably more unsafe with a lot of night clubs and bars and when i walked there i got approached a lot by sketchy guys and girls trying to lure me in. The other side of the main street that runs through Ueno where you ate next to the tracks is much safer and more popular with many restaurants and shopping.

  • @StrayDog145
    @StrayDog145 Рік тому +2

    Great video once again tommy! You should stop in for a baseball game

  • @asynchronicity
    @asynchronicity Рік тому +5

    Tommy……? Tommmmmmmy…………?

  • @Fraeulein-Solveig
    @Fraeulein-Solveig Рік тому +11

    1) Parents educate (raise) their children very well and strict
    2) Everyone is raised the same (one culture)
    3) Country is ruled by wise elders , and not by youngsters and Twitter
    4) Respect your parents and the elderly (otheriwse no one would care what they think or want)
    Sabbatical , thanks for your video, i like it 😊

    • @koilamaoh4238
      @koilamaoh4238 Рік тому +3

      Conservative cultures are like this.. asians are prety conservative. Took asian cultures a while to evolve to a more liberal conservative culture, as they were more repressive/regressive back then, chinese, jpn, others, to catch up with the US(they evolved quicker). You can see it now a days, the "sexual" revolution part, you see this with religious repressive societies and asians.

    • @hadhad69
      @hadhad69 Рік тому +1

      Japanese people aren't having children, their population is collapsing because their patriarchal conservative society is heavily focused on working and the people have no time to form relationships. Country is ruled by men who left the age of consent at 14 until just this week.

    • @freeshaable
      @freeshaable Рік тому +4

      ​@@koilamaoh4238catch up? What would you want to emulate from the US?

    • @actually_keeping_it_real
      @actually_keeping_it_real Рік тому

      @@hadhad69 Japan's birthrate is a lot higher than a lot of other developed countries, their population is declining because they chose to not to import a horde of low IQ morons who fail to built countries they themselves want to live in. When Japanese move abroad they bring their high functioning, low crime culture with them, even if they're 4th or 5th generation. A lot of other groups are overwhelmingly a drain on the legal and welfare systems of their new countries, and have very little to offer than endless bitching about proposed racism and privilege. Compton used to be a very nice area before the demographics changed. Every single prefecture has a higher age of consent, and many other countries have irrelevant old laws on the books.

    • @pimp4984
      @pimp4984 Рік тому +2

      These are all accurate yeah! Japanese Social Etiquette and Manners is another one as well.

  • @pixill4ted593
    @pixill4ted593 Рік тому +1

    Super fantastic content as usual ❤

  • @sandels1337
    @sandels1337 Рік тому

    We hope that you keep doing these videos for long time. Thank you

  • @ZaGrandMasta
    @ZaGrandMasta Рік тому +5

    19:18 - 20:20 summarizes most of my experiences there 🤦‍♂️😢 why can't we just do better out here

  • @jerryb9182
    @jerryb9182 Рік тому +5

    Always trust your gut instinct. Good way to stay alive. The missing women in that poster are all in The Soap Land place you passed by.😂
    Thumbs up. Great walk around.

  • @Vangry
    @Vangry 3 місяці тому +1

    Watched your videos just before we went to Japan , I'm in Japan with my wife now and we just randomly sat down for some izakaya in Ueno and realized we are at the same place you were 😂

  • @IzzoForex
    @IzzoForex Рік тому +1

    Naona umecheza kama wewe Bazuu!!! 😄 Nice to know all the backstreets of Tokyo. Seems like such a nice place.