As someone who camps in Alabama where it can get even hotter than Japan, the biggest tip for summer camping is to set up your tent in the shade. Direct sunlight will make your tent more of an oven than a place to sleep. If there's no natural shade, bringing a portable shade tent is a good idea. That'll also help with unexpected rain too.
The heat behind Japanese summers are brutal, but the traveling is awesome. I used to do it as a kid, but unfortunately haven't done it since. These suggestions look cool and maybe one day I will do it again. Thanks for the suggestions.
hmmm,... for ocean, I would go to Dogashima. Japan beaches tend to be littered but Dogashima is basically clean. Otherwise, Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture and Oirase Gorge, Aomori Prefecture are nice.
Zushi is my hometown and it’s amazing to hear it being recommended! It’s such a small quiet town and most people have never heard of it (even Japanese people)
I absolutely hate the heat and hot days and much prefer being cold and the snow. I went to Japan mainly to watch New Japan Pro Wrestling's biggest show of the year which takes place Jan 4th at The Tokyo Dome every year so the cool part about that is every time I go again for that show it is during Japanese winter. Had to hit up Ginzan Onsen and Mt Zao while I was there. Also caught the ferry from Sendai to Tomakomai to visit snowy Sapporo 😃❄❄☃
I remember those suika bars! They were pretty good. You know, I never realized they were seasonal, but I guess that makes sense (in Japan). But I especially loved the mint chocolate chip ice cream bars! I got those quite often. I also used to get these little cups of vanilla ice cream from the conbini and would pour a layer of maple syrup that I had bought from the international supermarket (Seijouishi?) in with it before eating. That was such a good combination. I felt quite inspired when I came up with that. I did climb Mt. Fuji on my own one summer. It was August, a week or two outside of official climbing season. I started the climb in the late afternoon with the intention of being at the summit by sunrise. There is a bus that takes you to about halfway up the mountain and that's where I started from. More ambitious folks can start somewhere below the base of the mountain. Anyway, the guidebook I had read said it should be about a 5-hour climb from my starting point. I planned my start time based on that, but it actually took me about 8 hours. So I didn't quite make it to the top by sunrise, but it was still amazing at the place I was on the mountain. The view from the top of Mt. Fuji is amazing as well! You can see the coastline of Japan to the south, and all the landscapes around the mountain. At night as I was climbing, I could see the lights from all the towns and cities below, so I felt kind of like I was walking both above and below the stars at the same time. The summit was very cool. There was an observatory and other science stations at the top. I didn't go into them, but thought it was cool that they were there. There was also a shrine at the top and a post office where you could send out a post card from the top of the mountain. I can't remember if they sold post cards there. I bought some from a shop in town. Looking into the crater (Mt Fuji is a volcano) was fascinating, but scary. The crater is quite deep and it slopes gently at first and gets gradually steeper to the point that you'd have no hope of climbing out. I was sort of surprised there wasn't fencing or markers saying "Don't go past this point" or something. I guess most people had enough sense to know that it looked dangerous and not get too close, but I wouldn't have been surprised if it turned out the occasional person let curiosity get the better of them and venture too far. For the climb down to the bus station at the halfway point, the guidebook said it should take about 3 hours. I guess it's easier to climb down than up. But it took me about 5 hours. PRO TIP!: Bring sunscreen and apply it once the sun comes up. The air is quite cool, so you may not realize you're getting burned. I climbed down the south side of the mountain that morning, so the sun was to my left the whole time and all the skin that was exposed on my left side was red with sunburn, including the left side of my face, but not my right. So I looked kinda funny for a week or so afterward till my skin healed. ANOTHER PRO TIP!: Bring enough food and beverages with you from a supermarket or conbini before you head up. Stuff like protein or energy bars that are fairly compact, and a couple litres of sports drink or water is probably a good idea. There aren't many resources available on the mountain, and what is there is also a lot more expensive. Lodging is also limited and quite expensive, and has only very spartan accomodation, which is one of the reasons I chose to just climb through the night. Also, please have something you can put your trash into so you can throw it away properly when you get back to civilization. Don't just leave it on the trail. Unfortunately, a lot of people do and it's disheartening to see. THIRD PRO TIP!: Wear layers! The temperatures will vary wildly between daytime and nighttime on the mountain. I had a fleece and a ski parka that I put on as I climbed at night, whilst I was stripped down to a flannel shirt and eventually a t-shirt at the start and end of my climb. I went to Fuji Rock Festival in 2005! I saw New Order, Fat Boy Slim, Towa Tei, Mars Volta, The Pogues, and there were a ton of other great acts I can't remember them all. It was about 50/50 Japanese and international artists. There were four or five stages with performances going on at the same time, as well as other smaller venues with DJ's and rave music, so there was no way you could experience everything. You really had to pick what interested you the most and plan accordingly. And yeah, it rained. And I got sick afterward. Make sure you have waterproof footwear if you go to this. We just had our Sakura Matsuri in DC last weekend and I was all about the food! I had takoyaki, okonomiyaki, ika karaage with Kirin draft beer. Followed with daifuku mochi and matcha kakigori. I miss having all those thing just whenever in Japan, but it's fun to go on my little nostalgic food journey every spring when the matsuri comes around. Thanks for another great post! Love you two together.
The view of Mt Fuji, I saw the sun setting over Mt Fuji while I was crossing the bridge to Enoshima. It's the kind of scenery you would do a proposal. But this was before smartphones and my friends didn't have good digital cameras.
I have been an athlete my whole life. This by far I guess you could say would be my favorite. My favorite duo talking sports,what could be better. Sending love from SanDiego.❤😊
So many people say "just drink water". I have learned water does nothing for those of us who sweat a lot or spend a lot of time in the heat. I in the US have to drink Body Armor. Which i like the Japanese electrolyte drink. You can drown drinking water and still be dehydrated. No thanks lol
man, i booked a 2 week trip for august, now im seeing a lot of content about the heat there during that time. should i be that worried? (i'm from australia)
I’m so excited for summer this year!! 🍉☀️ (well basically every year hahaha)
As someone who camps in Alabama where it can get even hotter than Japan, the biggest tip for summer camping is to set up your tent in the shade. Direct sunlight will make your tent more of an oven than a place to sleep. If there's no natural shade, bringing a portable shade tent is a good idea. That'll also help with unexpected rain too.
I love these videos they're so helpful for planning my trip!
Also love the giant water bottle at 9:32
Miyakoshima.. and Emma dreaming 🙂 For moment I got Sakura cardcaptor vibes and especially Cerberus when he sees something sweet.
I've loved this channel for years! Like seeing japan without going on a big ol jet plane!
Sara if Chris's friend Natsuki who smokes and is 50 years old can do it you can do it for sure.
Yep, Natsuki did well.
The heat behind Japanese summers are brutal, but the traveling is awesome. I used to do it as a kid, but unfortunately haven't done it since. These suggestions look cool and maybe one day I will do it again. Thanks for the suggestions.
🥺♥️ y’all looking extra cute today
Great video, loved the ideas of day trips by the river, thanks ladies ❤
hmmm,... for ocean, I would go to Dogashima. Japan beaches tend to be littered but Dogashima is basically clean. Otherwise, Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture and Oirase Gorge, Aomori Prefecture are nice.
Lovely video thanks for sharing 🥰🥰
That watermelon ice bar would be bfast, lunch and dinner for me!
Zushi is my hometown and it’s amazing to hear it being recommended! It’s such a small quiet town and most people have never heard of it (even Japanese people)
Got to treat yourself to a watermelon during summer and if you can get the Godzilla watermelon it’s so good!
Ask Chris to take you up Mt Fuji Emma!
I absolutely hate the heat and hot days and much prefer being cold and the snow. I went to Japan mainly to watch New Japan Pro Wrestling's biggest show of the year which takes place Jan 4th at The Tokyo Dome every year so the cool part about that is every time I go again for that show it is during Japanese winter. Had to hit up Ginzan Onsen and Mt Zao while I was there. Also caught the ferry from Sendai to Tomakomai to visit snowy Sapporo 😃❄❄☃
Chris abroad climed so you can do it really easile sera!!!!!!!!!!!!
I remember those suika bars! They were pretty good. You know, I never realized they were seasonal, but I guess that makes sense (in Japan). But I especially loved the mint chocolate chip ice cream bars! I got those quite often. I also used to get these little cups of vanilla ice cream from the conbini and would pour a layer of maple syrup that I had bought from the international supermarket (Seijouishi?) in with it before eating. That was such a good combination. I felt quite inspired when I came up with that.
I did climb Mt. Fuji on my own one summer. It was August, a week or two outside of official climbing season. I started the climb in the late afternoon with the intention of being at the summit by sunrise. There is a bus that takes you to about halfway up the mountain and that's where I started from. More ambitious folks can start somewhere below the base of the mountain. Anyway, the guidebook I had read said it should be about a 5-hour climb from my starting point. I planned my start time based on that, but it actually took me about 8 hours. So I didn't quite make it to the top by sunrise, but it was still amazing at the place I was on the mountain. The view from the top of Mt. Fuji is amazing as well! You can see the coastline of Japan to the south, and all the landscapes around the mountain. At night as I was climbing, I could see the lights from all the towns and cities below, so I felt kind of like I was walking both above and below the stars at the same time. The summit was very cool. There was an observatory and other science stations at the top. I didn't go into them, but thought it was cool that they were there. There was also a shrine at the top and a post office where you could send out a post card from the top of the mountain. I can't remember if they sold post cards there. I bought some from a shop in town. Looking into the crater (Mt Fuji is a volcano) was fascinating, but scary. The crater is quite deep and it slopes gently at first and gets gradually steeper to the point that you'd have no hope of climbing out. I was sort of surprised there wasn't fencing or markers saying "Don't go past this point" or something. I guess most people had enough sense to know that it looked dangerous and not get too close, but I wouldn't have been surprised if it turned out the occasional person let curiosity get the better of them and venture too far. For the climb down to the bus station at the halfway point, the guidebook said it should take about 3 hours. I guess it's easier to climb down than up. But it took me about 5 hours. PRO TIP!: Bring sunscreen and apply it once the sun comes up. The air is quite cool, so you may not realize you're getting burned. I climbed down the south side of the mountain that morning, so the sun was to my left the whole time and all the skin that was exposed on my left side was red with sunburn, including the left side of my face, but not my right. So I looked kinda funny for a week or so afterward till my skin healed. ANOTHER PRO TIP!: Bring enough food and beverages with you from a supermarket or conbini before you head up. Stuff like protein or energy bars that are fairly compact, and a couple litres of sports drink or water is probably a good idea. There aren't many resources available on the mountain, and what is there is also a lot more expensive. Lodging is also limited and quite expensive, and has only very spartan accomodation, which is one of the reasons I chose to just climb through the night. Also, please have something you can put your trash into so you can throw it away properly when you get back to civilization. Don't just leave it on the trail. Unfortunately, a lot of people do and it's disheartening to see. THIRD PRO TIP!: Wear layers! The temperatures will vary wildly between daytime and nighttime on the mountain. I had a fleece and a ski parka that I put on as I climbed at night, whilst I was stripped down to a flannel shirt and eventually a t-shirt at the start and end of my climb.
I went to Fuji Rock Festival in 2005! I saw New Order, Fat Boy Slim, Towa Tei, Mars Volta, The Pogues, and there were a ton of other great acts I can't remember them all. It was about 50/50 Japanese and international artists. There were four or five stages with performances going on at the same time, as well as other smaller venues with DJ's and rave music, so there was no way you could experience everything. You really had to pick what interested you the most and plan accordingly. And yeah, it rained. And I got sick afterward. Make sure you have waterproof footwear if you go to this.
We just had our Sakura Matsuri in DC last weekend and I was all about the food! I had takoyaki, okonomiyaki, ika karaage with Kirin draft beer. Followed with daifuku mochi and matcha kakigori. I miss having all those thing just whenever in Japan, but it's fun to go on my little nostalgic food journey every spring when the matsuri comes around.
Thanks for another great post! Love you two together.
The view of Mt Fuji, I saw the sun setting over Mt Fuji while I was crossing the bridge to Enoshima. It's the kind of scenery you would do a proposal. But this was before smartphones and my friends didn't have good digital cameras.
somen is good on summer too for something light to eat.
First....enjoy de next summer!!!
Do you think you will ever do a video on Tsushima island ?
Look at that pretty mountain Emma. That's all I want to do when it comes to Fuji too 😅
Watched "River - The timeloop hotel" and it's kinda funny that Kibune was said to become really busy.
❤ Emma’s hair !
It looks AWFUL :( she needs to go back to that gorgeous short red cut she had!
Thank you for the info, Apache Gang Gang 🍻
I have been an athlete my whole life. This by far I guess you could say would be my favorite. My favorite duo talking sports,what could be better. Sending love from SanDiego.❤😊
Miyakojima was so hot last year...you couldn´t really enjoy it, because the water temperature was so high too...😞
I’m Zushi local and thanks for featuring the area❤ But real question is, how can I hangout with you guys?😂😂😮
Which beach is the best in summer?
So many people say "just drink water". I have learned water does nothing for those of us who sweat a lot or spend a lot of time in the heat. I in the US have to drink Body Armor. Which i like the Japanese electrolyte drink. You can drown drinking water and still be dehydrated. No thanks lol
Thanks to two beautiful girls for a good video.😘
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Sara sounded a bit muffled in this vid. I think having the mic amongst her hair was the cause.
Someone needs to find out the origin of getting everyone out of the pool every hour.
How do you guys survive from mosquito bites?
man, i booked a 2 week trip for august, now im seeing a lot of content about the heat there during that time. should i be that worried? (i'm from australia)
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Is okutama reachable without a drivers license? Is transit good or not?
Very easy to get to Okutama using the Chuo line. From Okutama station there is a bus service that you can use to get around pretty easily
Eat a 600 yen white peach. You won't regret it. 😋
Sarah is so gorgeous 😍
Oh heck first
Umm... why are you spilling my secrets for getting away from the tourist crowds? Kibune? Dogashima? Sigh...😑. I'm not sharing the rest of my plans! 😇
Zero tattoos allowed. I like that! Japan is based
im second
It’s nice now….24 hours later Emma regrets his life cause she jinxed it
関東エリア😔❌👎
Just for info, your camera has a dead pixel slightly to the right of the center. Keep up the good work.
Marking your spots on google maps :)