The Most Incredible Journey of My Life

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  • @raihanmahmood1871
    @raihanmahmood1871 24 дні тому +367

    Did NOT expect to see Pete in this video.

    • @brodaforlife
      @brodaforlife 24 дні тому +60

      Pete the 2 time winning Gigachad and upcoming father? HELL YES

    • @CrystAAHHL
      @CrystAAHHL  24 дні тому +124

      I wasn't expecting him to DM me either and offer to hang 😭 Pete is way too kind man and same with Ken, Shimuka, and Audrey too😭Everyone is incredible AHHHH😭

    • @Necro-xy5ej
      @Necro-xy5ej 24 дні тому +43

      Pete & Connor pop up in the most unexpected videos lol

    • @chaoticPERFECTl0N
      @chaoticPERFECTl0N 24 дні тому +16

      for those coming here from the thumbnail pete is on day 13 1:05:17

    • @1_tilo
      @1_tilo 22 дні тому +8

      We are one step closer to Crystal being on Trash Taste

  • @TheLPRnetwork
    @TheLPRnetwork 24 дні тому +197

    4:05
    "Cities aren't loud. Cars are loud."
    May these words continue to echo across the internet for decades to come.

    • @CrystAAHHL
      @CrystAAHHL  24 дні тому +63

      It's WILD. There are only buses and taxies that go through Shibuya Crossing, but even those vehicles are quiet? I'm not sure if it's because they are electric and that's why, but I know not all of them are electric. But I do know from what Ken was telling us that Japan has noise laws, and it's just.... so fuckin nice that I didnt realize just how much I REALLY want that everywhere until I experienced it first hand

    • @TheLPRnetwork
      @TheLPRnetwork 24 дні тому +14

      @@CrystAAHHL You'd like the Netherlands ^_^
      Shout out to NotJustBikes

    • @marymurphy1429
      @marymurphy1429 24 дні тому +8

      Maybe it's just me being American, but the idea of a city being quiet is so foreign to me. It sounds nice, having the sights and comforts of a city without all the sensory hell.

    • @jellybryce7742
      @jellybryce7742 24 дні тому +2

      city folxs are sheep.

    • @TheLPRnetwork
      @TheLPRnetwork 24 дні тому +5

      ​@@jellybryce7742bad bait comment.

  • @melocitysolo9574
    @melocitysolo9574 19 днів тому +15

    Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto are just the gateways to a grand adventure in Japan. From Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south, the country is full of incredible places waiting to be explored. Each region offers unique local cuisine you won’t find anywhere else and dreamy hot spring inns that feel like a slice of heaven. If I could, I’d spend my whole life exploring every wonder this amazing country has to offer.

  • @GreenWolf2k
    @GreenWolf2k 24 дні тому +89

    You're such a nerd for Japan it's very heartwarming. It's always fun and soul healing seeing people enjoy life and their passions. I hope to be able to go to Japan and/or Korea one day. I recently went to my mothers home country of El Salvador with her last year. I got to experience the real Salvador and not the tourist side. It was great to experience my people's culture, and it was very humbling.

  • @AdamK-o7
    @AdamK-o7 23 дні тому +30

    So I'm an exchange student thats currently studying in Japan and watching this vlog has helped me appreciate why I love being here and the journey I'm currently going through. Seeing all the places you've been to and comparting that with here I've also been was nice, and now I have more places that I want to visit from this vlog. It's really nice to see you thrive and I hope you continue t do so. Love the production value and editing style.

  • @JoJoestar
    @JoJoestar 24 дні тому +75

    Any time I see you thriving I get so happy because you genuinely deserve all the happiness you get and it's just i dunno, always nice to come to a crystaahhl video for the best vibes!

    • @CrystAAHHL
      @CrystAAHHL  24 дні тому +21

      This is so sweet WHAT 😭😭😭Thank you so much😭😭😭

  • @Destiano.Y
    @Destiano.Y 24 дні тому +90

    3 minutes in and the production quality is already insane

    • @CrystAAHHL
      @CrystAAHHL  24 дні тому +31

      Pinoy is a GODDD!!! I'm insanely grateful to him for immortalizing my trip with such an incredible edit 😭

  • @jmerced123
    @jmerced123 24 дні тому +15

    This is beautiful, seeing your happiness and appreciation for life, experiences and the people you cross paths with is genuinely touching. Even if you don’t think you are.. you are truly an inspiration. Thanks for a great video, letting us into your trip and life for a bit and I’m so happy that you’re happy! :)

  • @bwongplays
    @bwongplays 24 дні тому +11

    The editing and voice over narration on this 1hr+ (I REPEAT OVER 1 HR VLOG) is amazingly well produced and filmed! Great job to everyone involved in the production and thank you for sharing your adventure!

  • @SumikaInAWay
    @SumikaInAWay 21 день тому +8

    Wahhh thanks so much for such a great time and I'm super excited for you guys to come back!!🤩 I also very much agree that Pete is always conscious of having every single person in the group be involved in the conversation so that no one is left out! As expected of the socializing king🤝🏻🔥
    We shall have another ping pong showdown...must seek my revenge😂

    • @SumikaInAWay
      @SumikaInAWay 21 день тому +1

      WAIT I JUST GOT TO THE BATHROOM SCENE HAHA I LOVE IT

    • @CrystAAHHL
      @CrystAAHHL  18 днів тому +2

      Omg Sumika is was so lovely and such a nice surprise to meet you!!! I can't wait to meet again and YESSS another ping pong showdown >:D

  • @Dracobyte
    @Dracobyte 24 дні тому +18

    Thanks you Crystaahhl for sharing this Journey with us! Have a Happy New Year!

  • @Tone_Loc303
    @Tone_Loc303 24 дні тому +11

    Traveling really is incredible. I finally got my passport in 2024 at the age of 35. Better late than never I suppose. I traveled to Mexico, Greece and Turkey in 2024. Japan is definitely my next bucket list destination. Thank you for the amazing video reaffirming my need to go to Japan. Happy New Years and all the best in 2025!!

    • @DRAG0NSPIRIT10
      @DRAG0NSPIRIT10 23 дні тому +1

      Wow, you certainly started with a bang with your international touring 😆. Hope you had fun on your trips, I've never had a passport so I've been abroad. But I did go on my very first solo trip of my life in 2024 (only took till my mid-20's), went a couple hundred miles north and went to my very first Comic Con to meet the VA Neil Newbon.

  • @ConfirmedPogger
    @ConfirmedPogger 24 дні тому +11

    going to Japan is now ON THE TOP of my bucket list, the quality of the video is also crazy good!

  • @shirohanakurohana
    @shirohanakurohana 21 день тому +2

    You are so kind!
    I loved hearing you enjoying all the random conversations you had. That truly made my day, as I like blabbing, too.
    Some people find it bothersome, but I also love those random interactions.
    Thank you for sharing yours!

  • @rioichiFIN
    @rioichiFIN 24 дні тому +17

    33:50 The game is called Mölkky and it's originally from Finland but has become popular in Japan. Each wood block is numbered and you are trying to reach a specific score either by trying topple multiple block (getting as many points as fell down) or one singular one (getting as many points as the number on the block).
    Also, did not expect to see Pete. It's weird when two worlds of content creators you watch merge 😅
    Great video, I love that you kept it long and didnt try to cut it down too much. Was great to see you enjoying all the different things, especially those small bits of video game locations.

    • @sleepy9840
      @sleepy9840 23 дні тому +1

      Was just about to comment on the Mölkky, like damn didn't expect to see it in the video😂

  • @uhohitsemmy5784
    @uhohitsemmy5784 24 дні тому +14

    THE METAPHOR EDITS!!! SO COOL! I'm glad your trip was amazing

  • @david-miguelcastilloripka4746
    @david-miguelcastilloripka4746 24 дні тому +6

    So nice you got to meet Pete! I’m going back there in may so I can’t wait to see what’s next to explore! I share also the culture shock you felt. Like, no trash cans around and how clean the city is for such a huge city.

    • @david-miguelcastilloripka4746
      @david-miguelcastilloripka4746 24 дні тому +1

      20:33 an old granny sat next to me and gave me a candy once at an aquarium show and in return I gave her one of mine ( don’t know if it was a hard candy or not (I hope not)). Even though we didn’t understand each others language, we were speaking with our gestures and our basic understanding of some of our words. That was magical…

  • @PlatinumKai
    @PlatinumKai 24 дні тому +4

    Oh My God, what an amazing idea to frame a Vlog this way!
    Really happy that you had such a great time in Japan, I also really want to go one day!
    Super nice video, really great vibes

  • @beardlessdragon
    @beardlessdragon 23 дні тому +3

    My sister and I are planning a trip to Japan for 2026.We have wanted to go together for many, many years now and we are finally making it happen! Watching this made me even more excited to go. It really looks amazing. Thanks for sharing!

  • @enzoforgets9456
    @enzoforgets9456 24 дні тому +45

    Woah can i just say the metaphor edits in here slap unbelievably hard

  • @leticiatiemikawano907
    @leticiatiemikawano907 23 дні тому +4

    i dont know exactly why but i got teared up in the parts where you told about your encounters with kind people - i'm so happy you had a great time in japan!

  • @chnolos09
    @chnolos09 16 днів тому

    Silent follower here, but had to comment on how this vlog blew me away!Just watching this reminded me of the times I went to Japan. Love how you were able to connect with random strangers. It’s such a joy to meet those kinds of people when traveling. The storytelling in this is so top notch! It’s so easy to get caught up in wanting to go to the big, popular destinations, but really, the little places you come across along the way that aren’t well known are the best.
    And yes, playing the Yakuza games really helped navigating Kabukicho without a map, haha.
    Thank you for sharing your trip.

  • @NightDenizen
    @NightDenizen 23 дні тому +3

    This was an epic watch as I sit here planning my trip during the spring. It was lovely watching your journey and getting to see it through the lens of persona and like a dragon.

  • @xmasanori7071
    @xmasanori7071 24 дні тому +12

    Thank you for coming to Japan!
    This is so nice video!

  • @marymurphy1429
    @marymurphy1429 24 дні тому +7

    It's so weird seeing photos and videos of Shibuya in real life because I always think "wow, that really does look exactly like it does in p5 and twewy" which I think says a lot about the attention to detail the people making those games go to. Either way it's really neat. Love to go to Japan myself one day as well

  • @Sealfalls
    @Sealfalls 24 дні тому +5

    Holy wow the editing for this video is incredible. I love the crafted arts style, it really reminds me of like a Yoshi game with all the little details and charm. Major props to whoever edited this.

  • @shimamura555
    @shimamura555 24 дні тому +50

    ようこそ日本へ!楽しんで行ってね❤

  • @angelocatino3077
    @angelocatino3077 24 дні тому +10

    Now this is what you call a dream vacation.

  • @ヘンリー松田
    @ヘンリー松田 14 днів тому +1

    ようこそ日本へ🎉
    ゲーム愛から日本に観光にくるなんて嬉しいね😊
    日本を楽しんでねー

  • @Bitscreed
    @Bitscreed 24 дні тому +12

    Being able to navigate Kabukicho purely from my knowledge of the Yakuza series was VERY handy (and felt pretty cool) when I visited in 2023.

  • @MajorLynette
    @MajorLynette 24 дні тому +3

    this is such a wonderful video! taking notes for when i can hopefully visit japan. ALSO: i absolutely second the versailles recommendation BUT make sure you go to the gardens and not just the palace. the gardens on a sunny day are magical, you could spend the whole day there.
    (also, if you've played pokemon x/y, versailles will be very very familiar!)

  • @Asmodelta
    @Asmodelta 23 дні тому +1

    Thank you for taking your time and sharing your experience! Went in 2023 with my wife and we were completely blown away as well, the food, the environments, THE PEOPLE why is everyone so nice 😭

  • @GentlemanGamer94
    @GentlemanGamer94 24 дні тому +2

    This was a fantastic journey to go through. ^_^ Your journal style script was fantastic, and Pinoy's many awesome editing choices made everything flow so smoothly! The transitions were so stylish and smooth, and his musical choices were 🔥; I found myself unconsciously humming a lot while I was watching.

  • @JoeCool64
    @JoeCool64 23 дні тому +1

    Your positivity and happiness is so infectious! I was smiling the entire time watching this video! :)

  • @shuaketron3000
    @shuaketron3000 21 день тому

    your joy is SO infectious i’m smiling so hard watching this as if i was in japan with u 😭😭 would love to go sometime it always looks like an amazing experience

  • @nekoudon1292
    @nekoudon1292 24 дні тому +2

    I'm glad you enjoyed Japan! Please come and visit us again🥰✨

  • @digitallife9757
    @digitallife9757 22 дні тому +1

    Thank you for coming to Japan and love your vlog so much ❤

  • @brysonius
    @brysonius 24 дні тому +1

    This is such a great vlog! You’re living my dream, I can’t wait to go myself, and I’ll feel a lot more confident in what to do now that I got to see what you guys did! Also, I’m definitely gonna play the yakuza games now 😊

  • @fernandozavaletabustos205
    @fernandozavaletabustos205 24 дні тому +4

    Very cool editing, have a Happy New Year!

  • @valkydesigns
    @valkydesigns 24 дні тому +1

    This just shows how much fun you've had! I'm glad it was that special 🥰 I'm taking some notes for when I finally get to go too 🤣

  • @roselii49
    @roselii49 23 дні тому +1

    it seems everyone i know has a japan trip in mind haha, but i’m glad you had a good time!! i went last october with my family and convinced a friend to schedule a trip for himself, but he asked me to join him so i’m going back in april woo!! you should try the kirby cafe next time! the experience was worth it imo.

  • @Aki-yw3uj
    @Aki-yw3uj 24 дні тому +2

    Glad you had a lovely time in Japan! and I believe you noticed many locations from persona 👍

  • @KaoRYuusha
    @KaoRYuusha 23 дні тому +2

    You and me share the same sentiment. Visited Japan during Tokyo Game Show week last year & it was an eye-opener for myself. Definitely coming back for more this year, probably around Evo Japan this May or another TGS year this Sept.
    Greetings from a viewer from Malaysia!

  • @resolutelament
    @resolutelament 24 дні тому

    Going to Japan soon and your video is getting me so hype! Glad you had a blast! And seeing Pete was a nice surprise

  • @BaldLezB_In
    @BaldLezB_In 20 днів тому +1

    I went to japan in April 2024 and November 2024 and its pretty surreal going to a country other than the United States and especially one where basically ALL of your interests come from. Glad you had fun

  • @yu6btemz
    @yu6btemz 24 дні тому +10

    did you find the Yusuke people watching spot

  • @じゃが天丼
    @じゃが天丼 22 дні тому

    Thank you so much for your posting☺
    I'm glad that you have enjoyed staying Japan⛩

  • @Pokermand
    @Pokermand 16 днів тому

    It was nice to see your hard work and sincerity in making the video. Japan is definitely a country of aesthetics

  • @キャッチマルシア
    @キャッチマルシア 24 дні тому +13

    crystAAHHL ! 日本にようこそ!

  • @seraph741
    @seraph741 17 днів тому

    Not gonna lie, I'm jealous about those nailclippers. That's unironically such a good souvenir because it's unique yet small and fairly cheap but still something useful that you'll use often. I regret not seeing that stall when I visited that temple on my first trip to Japan recently.
    Sorry, I just randomly stumbled on this video but had to say this. 😂

  • @rctw89
    @rctw89 15 днів тому

    I don't think the coin laundry is in operation anymore since the sento closed during the pandemic. I was there in 2019 when it was still open and they even had the vending machine next to the sento's entrance as well. Fast forward to 2022 and I was having some takoyaki next to the Leblanc location and the owner there mentioned how she doesn't know if the Sento will reopen. It's been closed long enough for a citrus tree that wasn't there before to grow over the fence where the entrance used to be.

  • @poohagainagain
    @poohagainagain 24 дні тому +6

    metaphor of japan!

  • @thebubofthe805
    @thebubofthe805 24 дні тому

    Went about 2 years ago, best trip ever. Awesome to see many of the places I visited in your video. Glad you made this video for us to enjoy!

  • @DominicKeravel
    @DominicKeravel 24 дні тому +5

    This video proves that I'm more skilled at Karate and Table tennis than filming steadily

  • @Scala-ad-caelum
    @Scala-ad-caelum 24 дні тому +9

    That cat was like "whatever." Also looking good in a kimono, crystAAHHL

  • @grassnoodles
    @grassnoodles 24 дні тому

    this was such a nice video to watch!! it makes me happy that you had such a fun and fulfilling time in japan! (now i REALLY want to go there too ;w;)

  • @ShiyarokuBasil
    @ShiyarokuBasil 23 дні тому

    You went to Japan!? Wow, that's so cool! I'm glad you had such a great time here. And you looked really amazing in these kimono. Hopefully you can back soon.

  • @shoyofilms
    @shoyofilms 19 днів тому

    I’m so happy as a resident that you loved Japan's nature as same as the contents.

  • @Yuki-c9j
    @Yuki-c9j 24 дні тому

    Happy new years and I’m glad u had a good trip ❤❤

  • @mayo_luka4568
    @mayo_luka4568 18 днів тому +1

    Thank you for coming !

  • @RexZShadow
    @RexZShadow 24 дні тому +2

    Sweet I got 2hr drive coming up this will be perfect!

  • @chelovechikchik
    @chelovechikchik 24 дні тому +1

    I don't know how to describe my feelings, but it was so good. This vlog really made my day, it was very perfect and cute. Thanks Crystaahhl for this video, i love you so much.

  • @HuskyVampire
    @HuskyVampire 24 дні тому +2

    I’ll be honest
    Watching this was special for me
    I don’t watch a lot of vlogs but this was super fun to watch

  • @daffaagung
    @daffaagung 18 днів тому

    First thing i looked for over there is also the video game places 😂 was so excited about kamurocho

  • @AsuranFist
    @AsuranFist 24 дні тому +1

    This was such a wonderful video!

  • @skyguy377
    @skyguy377 16 днів тому

    I'm going soon I'm so excited 😊

  • @DubsBrown
    @DubsBrown 24 дні тому +1

    19:52 I think those 3 flavors are supposed to represent the Hanami colors present in 🍡 aka Hanami Dango. The order of the colors is supposed to represent the Sakura trees going from pink to green.
    I think it also loosely represents Spring winter summer.
    It was probably everywhere because it’s so commonly sold during Cherry blossom season.

  • @NachtKaiser666
    @NachtKaiser666 23 дні тому +2

    So, you've been in Yakuza, TWEWY, Persona and even SMT4? Damn! Who knew Japan was inspired by so many games and series? 😂
    One day i'll go to Japan, too. Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto are the obvious destinations, but I'd love to visit Sapporo in Hokkaido, Sendai in Tohoku and Kagoshima in Kyushu as well. I do feel like this would require multiple trips though, how can you visit so much in a couple of days? Ah, to win the lottery! 😅

  • @TheBlackDemon1996
    @TheBlackDemon1996 24 дні тому +1

    I visited Japan back in November. I only went for a week and wished I had more time to see the nerdy sites, but I'm also kinda glad because we could barely find anywhere that accommodated my allergies.

  • @evertime123
    @evertime123 24 дні тому +10

    PETE
    Im heading on a flight to japan in 3 days so this good pregaming

    • @CrystAAHHL
      @CrystAAHHL  24 дні тому +2

      AHHH I hope you have tons of fun!!!

  • @TofuDispenser
    @TofuDispenser 24 дні тому +2

    Who needs GPS when you have The World Ends With You and Yakuza?

  • @NakoNakoNH
    @NakoNakoNH 24 дні тому +4

    Happy You enjoyed here!

  • @aninjaguardian
    @aninjaguardian 24 дні тому +1

    I played Persona 5 (my first Megaten game) about 4 months before my own trip to Japan for two weeks back in 2019
    Went to Kyoto and Osaka for one week, then Tokyo occupied an entire week on its own. Needless to say, I was still on my P5 high and visiting Tokyo was an amazing and surreal experience

  • @deanospimoniful
    @deanospimoniful 24 дні тому

    Thanks for letting us enjoy your trip vicariously.

  • @Tvdvidro
    @Tvdvidro 22 дні тому +3

    HOLD ON this video is peak??? Freaking Pete cammeo?? I don't know why but I love vlogs like these, great video as always!

  • @donq4483
    @donq4483 24 дні тому

    I just visited Tokyo and Kyoto at the beginning of December, and that trip was amazing! Looks like you had a similar experience 😁

  • @aaronleechon
    @aaronleechon 23 дні тому

    Happy you liked Japan! I wanna visit there in the future.
    Also, I heard Sonic Adventure 2 music! You made my day CrystAAHHL!

  • @Alex-Rocks
    @Alex-Rocks 16 днів тому

    Very nice cozy vlog !!!

  • @MaddyM_1.0
    @MaddyM_1.0 24 дні тому +1

    Oooh I'm so excited we're going on February so this video really helps!
    If I can ask, how much Japanese did you guys know??

  • @Gyrhoe
    @Gyrhoe 24 дні тому +1

    Didn't expect to see a Pete! So sweet ^^

  • @brodaforlife
    @brodaforlife 24 дні тому +6

    I’m so glad to see that you were able to go Japan CrystAAHHL. You absolutely deserved to go considering how much you grown as a content creator since I first discovered you.

  • @mrdrprofessor8849
    @mrdrprofessor8849 24 дні тому

    I went to Japan last year with some friends and while there we spent only 2 days in Osaka and a whole week in Tokyo. I love the vibes in Osaka way more and I wish I stayed there longer. So much to do and see over there!

  • @TK-zd7ym
    @TK-zd7ym 24 дні тому

    Very wholesome and fun video, thanks for sharing!

  • @wildbard4112
    @wildbard4112 24 дні тому

    Thanks for sharing your journey!!!

  • @Maxtextrequired
    @Maxtextrequired 24 дні тому

    I went to Kotobukiya last December and they were just straight blasting the gauntlet runner theme!

  • @StriderX117
    @StriderX117 24 дні тому

    Awesome vid! I really hope I can go soon as well!

  • @oct91988
    @oct91988 21 день тому

    Omg this looks so much fun hahaha

  • @Dotz_Sumimasen
    @Dotz_Sumimasen 24 дні тому

    American Pete! Papa to be Pete! 😮
    So glad you had a great time.☺️

  • @TakaFuji-u1s
    @TakaFuji-u1s 21 день тому

    Wonderful journey!
    1:05:48 What you feed a cat is called Chuuru(チュール). That legendary snack is soooo pupurlar amoung the cat seeing some cats go crazy.
    Those fansy old people might be owner, but I guess tha cat is "local cat(地域猫)". They are 'wild' cat but cared by local neighbors. Kind of co-owner.

  • @mikegemme5404
    @mikegemme5404 24 дні тому

    Ugot the GOAT Pete on here , u are blessed fo sho

  • @DuelChampionable
    @DuelChampionable 24 дні тому +3

    metaphor is peak

  • @Official-OpenAI
    @Official-OpenAI 19 днів тому

    The reason why we (japanese) are so curious about what tourists think is because we are so proud of our country and we want foreigners to feel it. We want to flaunt it off cause from an early age, we are all taught strictly about respect and standards, not only towards people, but to everything around us.

  • @makotoAigis1
    @makotoAigis1 23 дні тому

    W video! I'm happy for u ❤

  • @Amemiya93
    @Amemiya93 24 дні тому +1

    @ 33:45 This game looks like the finnish game "Mölkky". It's only a few seconds of footage, but the number of pins and some guy keeping score on paper makes me thinks it's mölkky. The idea is to reach 50 points and you get points by the number of pins you knock down or the number on the pin (1-12) in case you knock down a single pin.

  • @rodrigofaria9109
    @rodrigofaria9109 24 дні тому +3

    I can't believe you witnessed real life Dragon Kart racing. 😂

  • @pog9650
    @pog9650 18 днів тому +1

    6:00 TWEWY MENTION!!!!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @xgozulx
    @xgozulx 14 днів тому

    awesome video :D

  • @saranodamnedh56
    @saranodamnedh56 23 дні тому

    I’ve been to that Starbucks and the cat cafe. I can’t wait to go back.

  • @MonsterhunterFTWWTF
    @MonsterhunterFTWWTF 23 дні тому +2

    Gyumon halal ramen 10:49 was very mid. I think we must of went around the same time around Nov 24 to dec 9th for me. The google maps reviews were inflated by Muslim people who’s only choice is halal ramen. I haven’t seen it yet, but on your next trip to japan I reccomend using tabelog as that’s what Japanese people use for food spots

  • @taipolar333
    @taipolar333 24 дні тому

    Thank you Pinoy