@kringekardashian69 thanks! Sounds like you’ve been to quite a few places, I’ve not been down towards the Seto Inland Sea area, but will definitely go! 🙏🏾

@@garvstr thanks for the comment! And yeah, if you’re not that into shrines great call. Great call on the taxis too, more money, but faster for sure. Great points! 👏🏾

Especially if you’ve been before I totally get it! For a first trip though it’s like going to the state of New York and skipping NYC. I lived in Tokyo, and my family is there, so I’ll always have a soft spot for it 😅

Thanks for your comment and following along That is awesome! Have you guys done anything with the tourism year? Great question, my wife lived in CO for 6 years, I lived there for about 3, and we loved it! But I was born and raised in Baltimore!

Great question! Most of these are still cities so, there will be English signage. English literacy a little less than Tokyo, but English literacy in Japan is lower than other Asian countries, still not much of a problem though. If you were going way out of your way it’s lower, but still Japanese people are generally pretty accommodating. In the places in this video there will be vegetarian options. Further away from a city center less so. No real issue with tattoos out on public, only if you do hot spring baths, even then, there are places that accommodate. Or get a private room at the places that have them and no issue! Hope that helps and that you have a great trip! TLDR English not a problem, veggie options exist, private baths to avoid any sort of tattoo worries

@ thanks so much!

@ sure thing!

Tell me about it! Especially in the morning when it’s cold 😂

@@o.l.iv.e.r.z sounds like a good time, it’s got a lot of history too!

@@pribzz9229 thanks for the suggestion, from the pictures it looks amazing! I see it’s got a fall festival too and known for noodles! Will definitely add to the list. Tohoku’s got a ton of gems!

@@herewegooo thanks! Used to live in CO 😅 If you’ve got the time definitely do!!

@@JapanSidequest lol that’s hilarious about the buses 🤣 will definitely add them to my list, great suggestions 🙏🏾

@@Benisbucker that’s what I’ve been hearing, which is surprising. Was still underrated only a few years back. Thanks for the comment! 🙏🏾

@@JD-ih2io thanks!

@@Schandmowl Thanks, and yeah people will say not to go but I liked it too!

@ Yeah supposedly it has the reputation for being boring. I talked to a local in Kyoto and when I mentioned going to Nagoya next he askedy me why lol.

@ that’s what I’ve heard. In fact their tourism site is called Nagoya is not boring 🤣

@@butcherandom the flavor of miso katsu is just so good 🔥 Kanazawa is no slouch, more people are checking it out, but there’s so much to do, and sounds like you did!

@@zane176 I like Nagoya! Sounds fun. Japanese people don’t even go there, so definitely not a lot of tourists.

yeah i wouldn't call it underrated either it get super packed 11am onward but i did enjoy my time there when i go explore around 8am and its still empty one thing i hate is how time consuming to get in /out there

Wondering if it’s because it’s getting closer to to the new year 🤔 Kobe is a great call! Good for dates and jazz too!

@@Jitliung yeah I was thinking because you sort of have to been intentional getting there , that a lot of first timers miss it. But guessing lots of repeat visitors go. Glad you still enjoyed!

Thanks!🙏🏾

Much appreciated, lol yeah, we can all easily fall into one of these categories, maybe not the last one 😂

Yeah I try to tell people if they wanna see it go early as possible. Kabukicho can go sideways if you’re,l being reckless. Hopefully they paid you for your time! I knew someone who worked as an informant when I was in school, he had a pretty crazy story 😂😅

It’s really interesting. For years, China didn’t have much of a middle class, and now that it does, Chinese tourists are more prevalent leading to that spill over in lesser known places like Karuizawa. And culturally there are so many differences too and with the history between the two countries.

@@WriggleNB oh it absolutely is, but in Japan it feels like it’s on another level. One of the only times I can remember my Japanese dad being legit angry with me. Took it to heart

@@dezzydsdojo Now that you mention it, yeah, I remember my mom always wanting to be early to a lot of things

@@WriggleNB I believe it!

I think it can, I just think they the Japanese govt is just going to have to be very intentional. I think if they would have used the pandemic to start planning then it could have given them a head start. Tourists also just have to be more understanding

@@nlksh thanks! August can be blazing hot, but as long as you’re prepared it’s a fun time!

@@NFT2 to be fair I’ve definitely done it, especially in my local neighborhood when I’m running late or in a rush to get home, I try to be quick though 😭🤣

Thanks! Yeah still lots going on with this sorta topic!

@@towada1066 great suggestions. I just looked up the cemetery, didn’t know it was in the Kyoto Trail guidebook (saw it in a Google review) 😀

@@samlin8089 underrated places for sure, glad you had a great time!

@@HepauDK I think just being respectful goes such a long way, which it seems like you did and I’m sure she appreciated it too!

@@Erdbeerenserver I can imagine!

@@stoneyim9751 thanks for the comment and rec approval! 🙏🏾

@@paulready8897 Nice! Probably both very different in the 80s! Would have loved to see it. Kyoto is still nice, it can just be really crowded!

I think it’s still doable, you just have to be really intentionally, like at Disney, you gotta know what rides you really wanna ride!

@@michiganwannarbor3255 thanks!!

@@WesticlesUK great suggestions! Yeah, it’s the train station from the opening of the anime if I believe! Tohoku is great!! I sent some people there to check out a cafe in the mountains

@@wave3193 glad to hear it. I’m hoping the city continues the efforts to keep it up because as you said they need it!

@@deadmanraging8864 That’s what I said when I read it 😭 like really? 😒

@@alfonsogarcia608 glad to hear! Hope you have a great trip and feel free to reach out anytime 👍🏾

@@majibento thanks for the comment and subscribing! More to come!

@@faicotone that’s legit, definitely an area I want to get up to. Trip #4! Same region this go around (Tohoku to Hokkaido)?

@@antediluvianclockwork9769 ??

@@shivablaster4825 I appreciate the comment! So I really wrestled with that when I made the video. So that’s a fair comment. My thinking was to highlight the problem and share that there are other places to go, but (mentioned at the end) through the lens of understanding that there are ways to be a tourist and respect the culture in a manner that helps alleviate some of the tension. There are absolutely places that want more tourists because they/Japan need it. Was sort of trying to thread that needle. Hopefully that sheds some light on my thinking, but fair comment!

@@dewaeryadi7776 in Osaka I and my Japanese buddy were surprised at the number of languages outside of Japanese being spoken. Japan is really popular right now (understandably so!)

@@johnwallace91 thanks ! Working on this for the next one!

@@nerdsquadkrumpkings appreciate the comment! Definitely check em out the next time you’re there! 💪🏾

@@s.irvingbeer1207 thanks! Yeah, that’s really the secret. Just be respectful, goes a long way!

@@tedrogers4643 you mean like in terms of their views or immigration wise?

So that it will slowly turn into a second America and lose its identity? You are so cruel. Settler colonialism is a real thing.

@@lourdesavinaz8605 it’s funny you say that because when I worked as a travel planner for this other company, we used to actively question people who said they wanted to go to Fuji because we knew what they were actually getting into. And if they still wanted to go, we’d help plan it 😂 It’s the things like you suggested that often times give people what they are really looking for!