10 REASONS You Should Travel to the Japanese Countryside

10 reasons NOT to go to Tokyo, and to consider countryside areas when you travel through Japan! Watch what 3 days in the Japanese Countryside is like HERE:
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[@Ciaela]

This was such a great topic for discussion, I'm so glad we got to make this video together! I can't wait to hear what everyone else thinks! Do you guys have a favorite place in Japan outside of Tokyo? Let us know in the comments! :))

[@army310]

I have a request, if you can make a video about buying a house as foreigner or/and getting apartment. aka where to start. Like I start a new job in either Iwakuni or Yokosuka in 6 months my salary will be $120,000 or 13,465,560 yen

[@army310]

Also i enjoyed the video, i wish we had youtube when i lived in Korea.

[@TwoLittleMochi]

My favorite place outside of the big cities is Goto/Fukue; we go every year and just absolutely love the sights and food. The air is amazing - even the rice is worse elsewhere after the rice in Goto. :)

[@TwoLittleMochi]

And Fukuoka!

[@BothHands1]

I absolutely love Fukuoka, and Nagasaki too. But my favorite place in all of Japan is Unzen, which has ryokan at the top of a giant volcano, in a completely isolated inaka town, with little shrines everywhere and the entrance to hell. The volcano smoke/steam comes out of the roads all over the streets in the little town, so when you walk around, they cover everything you see in an eerie fog that makes you feel just like you're at the youkai ryokan from spirited away. It's supremely beautiful, and so very quiet. The ryokan I stayed at was built in traditional style from wood, and they had traditional rooms with tatami floors and sliding paper doors. Outdoor baths, I sat in one with some friends under a bit of snow. When I got too hot, I sat on the edge, and let the snow gently fall on my shoulders to cool me off, but kept my feet in the water to keep from getting too cold. Then when I cooled off, I would dunk myself back in the onsen.

[@Taylor_R]

I always love your videos together! Ahh I miss Japan so much now 😆❤️

[@sharlainjapan]

We all need a Japan reunion! Let’s do a trip together💕

[@jayakanthsiva8463]

Both once again walk in Japan soil

[@Ritsukaberry]

Please make this happen somehow.

[@paulakr]

I feel like they should have worded this video differently to promote travel outside the typical tourist destinations.

[@caricakes]

My first trip to Japan was an exchange trip in Fukuoka. I actually went back to Japann four times before I ever went to Tokyo 😂 for me, my best memories of Japan are exploring outside the capital like Koyasan and Hakone. And of course my little countryside town on Kyushu 😌 hope this vid inspires people to see more of japan!!!

[@Annaseptember1978]

Koyasan is so magical beautiful. We are lucky to go back to Japan for the third time to explore Kyushu. Planning to do a Japanese course before to extend to make communication more easy but had lovely experiences.

[@pklc71]

I appreciate this video. I can see why you made it but for someone who will only be able to visit once in my lifetime I would like to go to Tokyo rather than a small city if I only have one chance to ever visit Japan.

[@soulsearcher9530]

Lauren Curton very very true. And Tokyo will easily keep you entertained for the duration of your trip. I say the same things to people who come to Honolulu. Honolulu will easily make you a very happy camper, but your NEXT trip, maybe island hop a little.

[@tallaganda83]

Yep do that for sure, that advice is rubbish you most definitely go to Tokyo i have been to all the continents and Tokyo is my favourite city to visit. It is a mindblowing place, and is just great to hang out in, selfies in front of monuments has never or will never interest me anyway so this is a moot point.

[@CandycaneBeyond]

I think our worst fear is the communication issue.

[@ayuumi6262]

Google translate, hands and feet, pointing. Don't worry you'll figure it out, like everybody else before you.

[@3DJapan]

It works. Definitely not ideal though. It kind of sucks when you're trying to ask someone a question but you have to make them wait while you pull out your phone and the app.

[@daanw3475]

dont worry. First time I went to Japan, I spoke no Japanese. No problem at all.

[@301th-wanderer]

was just about to write about that

[@WiseguyRaven]

SO TRUE LOL. I'm always so anxious about bothering non-english speaking locals so I always stick to the touristy areas -.-"

[@HeySofia]

I don't 100% agree with this, it's like telling people to go to France and not go to Paris. Or to go to the USA and not see Los Angeles or New York. I think it's really important to see small towns and I always do when I travel, but you should experience the hyped places too 🙂

[@kimmycupreacts]

HeySofia but there’s so many better places than Los Angeles and New York 😂

[@HeySofia]

@@kimmycupreacts didn't say there weren't 😛 I've spent a lot of time in small towns in the USA and it's beautiful. I still saw LA in California though because I wanted to experience it. As a foreigner you're more likely to just hear about big cities and I think it's still important to experience them too.

[@RedRedux]

I think it depends on the type of person the Traveller is. I hate big cities hate them I was in Vegas for a few days last year and hated it but it was the easiest place to stay in order to see all the other stuff around it without driving too much to get to them. When I go to large cities I always try to stay on the outskirts anyway. I'm more of a back road adventure type so a trip to a big city anywhere would be a nightmare I think.

[@HeySofia]

@@RedRedux I think for me is partially also just saying that I've been there. Like I could say I've been to LA, didn't particularly love it but it has it's nice points and I can say I've experienced it at least. If you said to someone you went to Japan and didn't see Tokyo or any major city just so you don't see a big city I think people would be shocked haha. It's just something you should experience once.

[@ayuumi6262]

I think the message the girls tried to send across is that there are also other places to visit that are less known. The issue with that is that majority of people who visit japan, do it because they wanted to travel somewhere new, but they have no attachments to japan like us who follow japanese youtubers, or maybe are into the japanese culture or the language or the otaku culture and so on. They are there just to visit, check of their list of must sees and go home. They will definitely not go out of their way, especially not on their first visit, to try to see the non mainstream things. My parents in law were wondering why are we spending more than 4 days in Tokyo, since to them there wasn't a lot to see but the main attractions and quickly move to the next city. Half of the foods we linked to them they've never heard about before and frankly they weren't even interested, but they asked so many times about sushi because that's the only thing they knew about Japanese food.

[@Bloosica]

For someone who comes from a small town, they are beautiful and do have their charms, but I went to Japan recently, more specifically Tokyo and I loved it. I didn't have the experiences you explained in this video. I found so many people that were friendly and helped us out. There was also so much to see and expierence. Sure it was crowded at times, but I don't regret it at all. I do agree with some of your points especially on why to visit small towns. Just means that I need to go back and expierence more.

[@Michael-tv5nw]

while I agree with the assertion that 99% of Japan is underrated, the idea that Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka isn’t real Japan is kind of ridiculous its just different

[@wenk5144]

I don't agree. I've been to Japan several times I love Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. Yes, it's busy, but there's a reason for that cuz it's AWESOME in so many ways. I agree the country side is nice, but I always need to go back to Tokyo.

[@nancyyyxoxo]

Yeah, in the end we're all visitors who want to visit Japan and see all those photos in real life, so people shouldn't even be mad about it. Japanese people were always so surprised and asked why when I went to the countryside lol

[@the_letter_b]

What they said is true though about way too many tourists now and it's possible to find similar beautiful things minus the crowds if you try. But living in Tokyo, the vast majority of the city does not feel full of tourists, just the most obvious hotspots and it's still more tolerable than popular tourist areas in Europe.

[@jillianjacques4190]

I'm not bringing this up because it's extremely common, or even because I suspect Sharla and her friend were unsafe, but just for other people out there who may not be thinking about it until they read this. It's really important to do your research about swimming areas, especially in rivers, and canals. If anyone want's to go to less touristy, advertised swimming/kayaking/canoeing locations make sure you ask a few locals if they know if the area is safe. (this isn't just for Japan) I live in Canada, in Niagara amongst a big canal/river system. Lots of people swim, but a lot of people end up in obscure spots, without the proper equipment (like life jackets) and quite a few have either died or been badly injured. Be safe and informed!! By the way the location looked beautiful! All the places in this video seem really lovely, it's nice to have travel resources like this, it really does do a lot of the work for me.

[@Ninjahankin]

Its almost a catch 22. On one hand, the countryside wants tourists, but once it starts gaining momentum with tourists, expansion is needed to accommodate them. Then it will start feeling like the next Tokyo that is "capitalistic" with the newly built hotels etc. But without the growth of tourists, only a few handful of people will ever know about the countryside and it will never change.

[@6709LeftzBehind]

Japan is surprisingly large! I think even with the influx of tourists it's unlikely they'd become like Tokyo any time soon. That being said there are large cities besides Tokyo/Kyoto/Osaka some travelers may have never heard of such as Nagoya and going there might offer a less touristy metropolitan experience. Personally I think the countryside is better than crowded cities.

[@amberapg]

i agree if the countryside gains tourism it won't be the same anymore! that is what is so special about japan - the unique differences of each area. i loved visiting off the beaten track places. i lived in japan for a few years and knew very little japanese but that didn't stop me travelling the length of japan. if you really want to visit somewhere don't let language be a barrier. it is all part of the adventure. if language is a barrier then you can always play the charade game. it works believe me. i am a vegetarian and managed to get by in non english speaking places. i hope japan stays authentic and tourism doesn't change it too much!

[@C1TY0fGH0STS]

I dont think i could ever be given enough reasons to not go to tokyo

[@Hans-gb4mv]

I would say: combine them both. Spend some time in the city and some time in the countryside. That's what I plan to do next time I'm in Japan.

[@C1TY0fGH0STS]

I wanna do both now when i visit.

[@jamiecaldwell35]

I get what you're saying and I do plan on going to Japan again at a later date (I'm visiting Tokyo next month but want to go on another, longer trip eventually) so I can visit outside of Tokyo but I don't really agree with the way you're promoting visiting the countryside. You can promote it and say "these are why you should visit the rural places of Japan" without having to be like "DO NOT go to Tokyo."

[@soulsearcher9530]

Jamie Caldwell I agree. Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto are VERY foreigner friendly in that you can easily order your food, get directions, exchange money, all that without much worry of the language barrier. You can also go to Okinawa. Literally even the tiny mom and pop shops will help you in English.

[@Vandalynn]

Especially because not everyone wants to go sightseeing. I personally dont go look at outdoor things. Which makes the state I live in very boring because that's why anyone comes to New Mexico.

[@mimosab7749]

I agree totally!

[@sarahbailey7090]

I wish you worded things better in this video. I’ve been all south of japan and I did enjoy the country side, but in the end I was still ready to go back to Tokyo even though I’ve been there many time. I know what I’m getting into going into big cities there and they’re just as amazing too. In the end it depends on the person you are. For myself I’m a city person so I’ll still favour the tourist ridden cities haha

[@moofeyy]

It's easier for you two because you speak Japanese and have friends they know directions to these countryside places.

[@LeahDanielleeTTV]

For my first time to japan especially if I have to go by myself I would go to Tokyo just because of the fact they can speak English more there. If I go with a big group or could speak Japanese then I would try to visit both in one visit 😂 I would love to go anywhere as long as it’s in Japan but it’s expensive

[@tismecatloaf4105]

I am so glad you made this video! A couple of years ago I knew that I wanted to travel, see new places, see new things! And the first place that came to mind was Japan! But I knew that I didn't want to go to any city's or really popular places, I knew that I wanted to go to the country side places! And I'm really happy you made this video to show people how the country side is so amazing and now I want to go even more! Thank you so much for making me want to learn more about the places I want to visit and to learn the language! I really struggle with language's, but I am so happy and encouraged because of this video, I know that I will persevere through!

[@martian-sunset]

Great vid! Yes, tourism is way, way up in Japan but there are no other cities in the world like Kyoto and Osaka and, to some degree, Tokyo and really shouldn't be missed..like visiting Italy without seeing Venice! Seeing Kabuki at Shochikuza in Osaka is magical. Country towns and "metropolitan" cites are two very different experiences, both worth seeing. My wife is from Kobe and we live in NYC (my hometown) but are planning to move next year, probably to Kobe to be near her family. We visited Kanazawa last time and I really liked it there. I want see as much of Japan as I can. It's a special place.

[@caitglenn2269]

I think this kind of thing entirely depends on what the person is looking for. This information is true of any country. I am from England and most tourists will visit London and Edinburgh but not necessarily smaller cities or countryside like Durham, the Lake District, Anglesey, York etc. But the thing is, tourists don't have time to visit the whole country and it depends on your holidaying experience. I like a mix of local culture and countryside but also love a good city break. Some people like cities because they are more familiar and are more likely to speak English.

[@KeroKeroKuraido]

In 2016 I spent 7 months in Kochi as a student, and I worked with other students as part of a social group project. Our project was to see how foreigner friendly the shopping arcade(Obiyamaachi) was. Every single business we talked to either was ready for foreigners or really wanted to be. And we interviewed a lot of foreign people about how they felt in Kochi and everyone felt so welcomed, and we talked to people from all over the world. It was amazing and I love Kochi (I am beating a dead horse), but I really hope people visit. You can get there by boat or by plane and you can even take a shinkansen to Okayama and then a train to Kochi and you go across this awesome bridge and it's amazing Also, I suggest everyone who goes to Kochi bike from Kochi city to Katsurahama! (avoid the dog museum if dog fighting bothers you)

[@ShannonMorse]

This video gets me so excited for my next trip to Japan. I'm on a goal to visit the entire country and the next trip includes the countryside. Thank you for this!

[@grainneforan2737]

I find these points are true of most countries. I'm Irish and I get frustrated when people only stay in Dublin. There are so many other amazing places to see and things to do. Hopefully on my next trip to Japan I'll get to explore the country even more.

[@ウキョウ愛してる]

even if its “million reasons not to go to tokyo” i’ll go^^ PS: thank you so much for the likes~♡

[@nerdie_pickle1411]

I'm going for my nerdy stuff! But we plan on doing alot of day trips outside of the city

[@Baxterthewaggster]

Tokyo is amazing! I loved it!

[@chxrl5067]

Tokyo is amazing but they are just trying to say there are so many other amazing places, not to just go there.

[@ウキョウ愛してる]

yeah i get it but some people may not want to or they can only visit it once so the priority will be visiting Tokyo. And the video title was a little mean.

[@Frozealyn]

Only Tokyo? Pleaseee visit Japan's countryside

[@argo12]

I'm one of those people who did a quick trip to Japan and took in the big 3 (plus Nara). No regrets. It was late November/early December, the weather was cool, the fall colors were gorgeous and I didn't feel like it was swarming with tourists. We felt everyone there was very kind to us! We took in Kiyomizu-dera on a Friday evening and it was packed, but with locals. Didn't see too many other gaijin there. I would love to go back. I'm not a big city kind of gal, so next trip would be Shikoku and maybe down to Kagashima. I would not tell people to NOT go to the big cities, but there's nothing wrong with recommending outlying areas. I get the point of your video but the title seems kind of harsh.

[@artiefofartie]

When I went to Japan for a month through my university, I went to Kyoto for 3 days and Tokyo for 3 days, but I spent the majority of my time in Shigaraki. It was absolutely amazing. It was out in the countryside so you could walk past rice paddies or go up into the mountains, but it's also a huge art town (home of tanuki figures) and it was so much fun. I also got a chance to visit Naoshima (an art island) as well. It was a great experience and I felt so at home in those areas.

[@TheSnufking]

I get all the points, but the biggest obstacle visiting rural areas is the communication. I understand that the countryside can be welcoming to foreigners, but getting by with hand gestures and bad English majority of the time there is stressful and frankly, kind of annoying.The experience becomes 100% better if you can speak/understand the language, without that you're missing out that 100%.

[@GypsyxDarling]

Their point of "it's GOOD that you will struggle to communicate, because it will help your Japanese!" was pretty hard to hear. Not everyone has the time or real interest in learning fluent or even conversational Japanese. Pretty weak argument.

[@mkb8659]

In my opinion, the whole point of travelling is to experience cultures and countries you wouldn't normally get to do. That includes talking to people who may not speak your language and learning to communicate with them regardless. It's a whole package deal. If you think it's annoying and stressful before even trying or going, then you'll probably think that way regardless. People think of tourism as "I gotta experience and go to like twenty different locations in one week so I can get my moneys worth" and if you think like that then you're not going to really appreciate the country, culture and people here. Travelling is learning.

[@clooneytune_]

Exactly, communication is about so much more than words

[@GypsyxDarling]

@@mkb8659 That's an exceptionally privileged viewpoint. Learning the language and customs, getting to know locals, and taking your time as opposed to having packed days all takes time and money. Not all tourists have a lot of both. Gatekeeping their travel - for example, saying that if they decide to cram a lot into their days because they only have a few of them can't ~truly~ appreciate the country - is cutting a lot of people off from experiences just because it's not what you would do. Travel itself can be a learning experience, but things like learning the language before you go, or getting to spend long weeks really soaking local culture is a luxury that not everyone can afford. And yeah, for some people, going to another country where they speak very little of the language can be scary and stressful. That doesn't mean they're doing it wrong.

[@Ellierienna]

Martina Black If I can offer some advice, it'd be to avoid telling people how to appreciate things, such as countries and cultures. You are entitled to your viewpoint, but people experiencing things in a different way does not make it any less valid than the way that you experienced it. You do not decide other people's standards and preferences, you're not paying for their expenses, you're not capable of giving them more time off of work or school or time away from their responsibilities and obligations. More importantly, you do not decide how other people find enjoyment and appreciation for different walks of life.

[@masumiodaka5621]

Proud of you guys for spreading attraction of Japan's beautiful countrysides. Locals in countrysides are really glad to welcome foreign visitors. Hope you guys hold small guided tours in the near future for less informed travelers in affiliation with local farmers, fishers, local councils, or traditional accommodation owners. That would be really awesome, unprecedented value that only you guys can offer, since you guys can speak Japanese as well as being native in English, and most importantly you are willing to promote countryside! There has never been such a project organized by enthusiastic foreign people like you (you are local already tho). 応援してます！

[@meestaShin]

I wouldn't go off the road as a tourist on my first visit without at least knowing the language a little bit or at least planning routes to the non-touristy areas. It's different for visitors. You lived there, so you have lots of time to be adventurous, but for tourists where time is limited, they could be wasting a lot of time trying to get around, especially in areas where nobody speaks English. Your tips here are assuming people are trying to learn Japanese. Although I agree with 85% of this, sadly I feel like it only applies to non-Asian people and more towards women in terms of how you are treated. I've been to Japan many times and a good portion of it, people weren't as patient as you say they are. Also, if you're not pleasing to the eyes, they're even less tolerant. Besides that, Japan is awesome.

[@meestaShin]

I think this topic should've been more planned out a little more before possibly putting people in danger or have a terrible time in Japan.

[@meestaShin]

It was always awesome. haha. Yeah, for us Asians that can pass for Japanese looking, it's not all smiles and giggles in Japan, but it's fine.

[@KonbiniTV]

I’m currently living in Ibaraki; I love that I’m close enough to Tokyo that I can get there by train in like an hour if I want to, but I can also retreat back to the countryside where people are more relaxed and I don’t have to worry about tourists everywhere taking their fake photos! This was a really good video!

[@3DJapan]

You might have a great time in the country but I think the biggest issue would be the language barrier. You guys both speak really good Japanese so you my forget how hard it can be.

[@sailorbobbyhill]

The people outside the city are most likely more patient with that sort of thing. I imagine they find enjoyment/entertainment from encountering something out of the ordinary like foreigners.

[@VicAnthropy]

It's funny how native English speakers are worried about language barriers but so many non-English speakers are traveling all over the place. You don't need to be fluent in a language to visit a country. But at least take the time to learn basic phrases and you'll be fine.

[@3DJapan]

@@VicAnthropy Oh I've been to Japan with only a little language ability. I got by well enough but there were some times when it was very difficult. In those times in the city you can always find someone who speaks some English.

[@SmtSmtDarkside]

@@VicAnthropy Yeas, but what if you have an accident or get really sick? Then all the patience and good will will not be enough.

[@VicAnthropy]

@@SmtSmtDarkside Keep a basic phrasebook with you. If you get into an accident it should be pretty visible to others (also the same for being hurt). Language doesn't stop other people from helping each other.

[@RetroGamerReviews]

This was such a great video. I'm glad there are other people passionate about this topic as well. Not to many people are brave enough to truthfully talk about this. Great job.

[@ShanaLeigh]

I spent my first two years in Japan living in the countryside, and I don't regret it for a second. Even though I live in Kyoto now, I still work in the countryside (I commute) and I also escape to the countryside. It's the best of both worlds, because outside of those main touristy locations, Kyoto is still very local, old school, and down-to-earth.

[@Joseito1875]

I actually woke up super early, and went to Fushimi Inari at 6 am. It was so dark and desolate, but after it got brighter when I climbed the mountain, it became one of the most wonderful experiences I had in Japan.

[@supergingerr]

Probably would have been better to say cons of going to Tokyo instead of just saying NOT...its a little mean.

[@3DJapan]

4:15 People in the city are pretty helpful too, there's just more of them.

[@Baxterthewaggster]

I don’t really mind the people. As long as they aren’t acting crazy. I personally loved Tokyo and Kyoto, they are 2 of my most favorite places in the world. I would like to see more of Japan though. I vowed to go back every 5 years because I’m just in love with Japan. I did go to a few small towns but I didn’t even get interact with many people.

[@Pahedi]

Hey guys. I just wanted to say somethings I thought about while watching and subbing the video. First, great job. Second, I think the title is a bit deceptive because the reasons you gave were for going to the countryside and not for NOT going to Tokyo. The title makes the whole thing sound like a "mean video" and its not at all. However, I do disagree with some of the reasons you give in order to not go to Tokio and that's because I'm someone who will probably never go to Japan and if I go I might go once. So believe me, I would kill to go to the Pokémon Center and take pictures of Tokio Tower and Sky tree and so on. I would not be able to have a rural experience because I would only go for a short time and with no Japanese language in my head whatsoever. So, rural areas would be enticing but not a real possibility. Japan is expensive in comparison to the rest of the world. I mean, you girls are Canadian so the difference might not be much for you but for people in countries like mine, the trip would be expensive as hell so Tokyo would already be a huge deal. Everywhere I've travelled, I always do it to big towns and only go to smaller places if I happen to find time and money to do so. One other thing you didn't make clear is who is this video for. Because some of us don't know any Japanese and tbh we wont learn any just for one trip. I mean, we will learn words but we wont understand full phrases and of course not any dialects. So yeah, those are some of my thoughts and I hope, if you read, that you understand that im not criticizing you guys as individuals but i do think you might have overlooked some realities and I think its good to make people aware of that. Anyway, big hugs. I love you both.

[@ejclearwater]

The video title is obviously meant to be purposefully shocking and deceptive (aka clickbait) but those of us who have watched Sharla and Micaela for a long time know that this video is not to shame people for only going to Tokyo, kyoto, osaka etc or that they're NOT trying to be elitist about Japan in saying that "if you only want to go to the big cities, you're not really experiencing Japan" etc. They're simply trying to give reasons to step out of your comfort zone and explain why exploring other places will be just as enjoyable. I disagree that you have to know Japanese to enjoy the countryside of feel comfortable venturing out. You can still do awesome things with very little or no Japanese. With technology these days, there shouldn't be much trouble. What they're trying to say is that, if you DO know Japanese - a little or a lot - getting out of the city can help to force you to expand on the Japanese you already know or pick up new things about the language. In fact, this was the one reason I wanted to get out of the cities, was to feel that pressure of having to use my Japanese - sure I could have gotten out my smartphone and translated everything I wanted to say but I didn't need to, because I had studied Japanese for years and it was the perfect time to use it. I totally agree that the big cities have their charm and there is a reason they've become more touristy etc, but I think the video was to inspire us to go off the beaten track and find something that we can call our own. Our own experience and our own special place in Japan. There are always people who are going to disagree with what we say online and as influencers we can't please everyone. Sharla and Micaela know who their audience is and who they're talking to. They know that this video title is controversial, but at the end of the day if you clicked on the video and watched it to the end, leave a hate comment or one of support, its a win, win :D

[@user-kq8ok4qy6t]

Hint, click bait.

[@Hera-xw3fo]

Depends on the person, but feels like you’re shaming those who go to major cities(there’s a reason why people go to crowded places while traveling). Also this could potentially be dangerous advice for first time travelers whom would feel more comfortable with many people that spoke English. If an urgent emergency happens in the rural, it could end not so well. Still love your videos though

[@yaminogame7805]

I don't think they are shaming, but they advocate a little strongly for me in this one. ^^;;;

[@darius__irl]

I spent my first time in Japan in Tokyo and I really enjoyed my time there (This was from mid Dec. 2018 to early Jan. 2019). I am going again next year and this Video changed my mind about spending a full month in Tokyo, so I am going to stay in Tokyo for 2 Weeks and take 2 Weeks to experience the countryside of Japan. Tysm!

[@sharlainjapan]

You’re going to have an amazing time :D

[@abbyrose1868]

I understand that there are amazing places other than Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto but I still think they're great places to visit to experience Japan. I loved going to the countryside so much as well (I was actually inspired to go because of you 👌), but I think people should definitely experience both the cities and countryside (if they can) in their first trip since it's such an interesting comparison! (Though I do agree that if I live in Japan I would 100% go for the countryside, my favourite part was the nature and the cute nice old ladies hahahahaha)

[@yaminogame7805]

I enjoyed Osaka tbh...

[@user-sy2ws6sw1i]

If you’re a first timer in Japan, definitely go to Tokyo or Osaka. Great cities with great food, onsens, shopping and blade runner landscapes.

[@ririval]

Totally agree with this! I was in Japan for a while recently, I spent some time in Kyoto, Hiroshima, Kobe and Himeji but the majority of it in Tsuyama and more specifically Mimasaka, in Okayama prefecture. The time I spent in the bigger cities had so many tourists and didn't feel authentically Japanese as it seemed a show for tourists rather than a place natives would spend their time. I'm so glad I was able to spend the majority of my time in a beautiful place with little to no tourists, and get the full experience of an average Japanese families' life and visit places with my host family they would go normally. I wouldn't wish for my trip to be any different

[@witheringflower3832]

This is one of the most informative and best video that you have made. I think i will be looking to go to places besides just Tokyo and Osaka ... thank you for all of your videos for the years i have watched your channel

[@melm670]

I’m with the people commenting about the language barrier. I’m learning Japanese but I had a couple of struggles even in Tokyo and the thought of pretty much no English scares me a bit. Would like to hear a bit more on this from Sharla and Micaela

[@Vandalynn]

Melissa Morrison Google Translate can translate most words by putting your phone over a menu etc. I feel like it would get you through most every day things youd do when traveling

[@redoctober6521]

My brother would only spend the first day and his last day in Japan in Tokyo. He loved traveling the countryside. I don’t feel comfortable enough, speaking limited Japanese, to spend much time outside of the major cities. I’ll have to make a greater effort to check it out more the next time I’m there.

[@emmalewis6461]

I'm still going to Tokyo and Kyoto when my family and I visit Japan but I'll make sure we visit small towns and stuff like that ☺ thanks for this vid

[@saorim1915]

I totally agree with you guys!! Thank you for making this video❤️ I really enjoyed it❤️

[@illogicalpotatoe]

i appreciate where youre coming from and totally agree that its important to see places other than big tourist draws, but to me thats the first port of call as someone visiting the country for the first time. im visiting japan next month for the first time and wouldnt imagine NOT going to tokyo, kyoto, osaka etc! of course if i go back i'd love to see more of the countryside. im from NZ and to me its like saying to people 'dont go to queenstown, dont visit rotorua, stay away from hobbiton/the beaches, cause theyre all tourist draws!" they're all popular for a reason ;) i live in a very tourist-centric city, and after a while the tourism aspect of all attractions can seem sort of 'plastic' (for lack of a better word) but i also see how if it was someones first time here, it would be pretty damn cool. it's probably the same for you, having lived in japan vs someone staying there for the first time. and of course everyone is different in their travel desires anyway. good video though :)

[@annawessman4029]

I rediscovered my wish to go to Japan in this video! I shan't give up! Thank you for being such great spirits, Sharla and Micaela!

[@zoomingjapan]

I totally agree. I know the countryside isn't for everyone. Some of my coworkers ended up in the countryside although they wanted to live in Tokyo, but couldn't get a job there. But they didn't last long in the countryside. One of the downsides is that there's sometimes nothing you could do in the evening ... almost no izakayas, karaoke bars etc. But if you don't need stuff like that on a regular basis, the countryside is so much better than the big cities. And for visiting, too!! :) Over 10 years ago it was still nice to explore Tokyo, Kyoto and the famous tourist spots because it wasn't THAT crowded. When I visit Tokyo nowadays, I'm so stressed out by the crowds of people. Personally I would skip Tokyo completely (simply because I've seen it all), but I do have to go there for business trips, so I don't really have a choice. But it's SO easy to get out of Tokyo and explore the lesser known areas. I plan to do that next month yet again. I've been to so many beautiful spots that nobody seems to know about. Sometimes people complain on my blog that I should feature the popular tourist spots, but why should I? As you said, these can be found everywhere nowadays and they're already crowded enough.

[@chxrl5067]

The whole 'you need you Japanese to visit the country side' is such a cop out comment. If you are able to plan a trip to Japan, you're able to google basic phrases and write them down. There are SO MANY resources around that tell you about bus systems and how to get around. It isn't difficult. It might make for a few awkward situations but nothing awful is likely to happen.

[@Under_the_Rainbow]

When travelling I find the top issues are 1. Language barrier, 2. Tourist trap locations, 3. Pollution, 4. Weather, 5. Crime, 6. Mobility, 7. Bugs, 8. Racism, 9. Religion, 10. Politics

[@ausferret]

I stayed at Fukuyama and commuted to Hiroshima, then stayed at Sasaebo and commuted to Nagasaki. The unplanned day wandering around Sasaebo, rather than returning to see more of Nagasaki, was one off the best things I did.

[@evaristegalois6282]

0:07 they look pretty good despite being over a thousand years old ...

[@andrewwowk9385]

For Canadians to say the countryside is pretty, you know it's gotta be something else. Canada is absolutely fucking gorgeous.

[@HighCheezeFactor]

I was honestly surprised by the title of this video & even some of the things said about Tokyo. No reason to think of visiting a certain area as more...lets say "superior" to another. Obviously there is never a guarantee that one would be better over the other. Everyone has different experiences & is looking for different things when travelling somewhere. And I get the point you are both trying to get across. It's great to promote travel to the more rural areas of Japan that aren't as popular with tourists. But I definitely think it could have been worded differently & presented a bit better.

[@Rosie-xm7ry]

Totally agree with this! As someone who’s been living in Tokyo for 2 years, it can get really exhausting being around people all the time and even when you travel to places around Tokyo it’s still super crowded so you can’t enjoy it at all. But earlier this month I took a trip to Itoshima and Nagasaki and rented a bike and just rode around by myself and it was sooooo refreshing! I even stumbled upon a random cafe ran by a guy who used to live in America! I was actually on the verge of moving back home, but this trip totally turned my view of Japan around. There are good places out there. 🙏🏼

[@oborotsuki6sai]

Well it’s much difficult for people don’t speak Japanese to go to countryside. It’s not very convincing because you both speak Japanese. Me and my boyfriend both speak Japanese and we both been to countryside in japan. I can tell you it’s beautiful but it would be really difficult if you barely know any Japanese. Also, Not everyone feels comfortable to communicate just by gesturing. It would be good if you have a local friend as a guide, that’s different.

[@sarahurrutia2904]

My mom and I are planning to visit Japan probablly next year. Thank You for bringing this topic up. It helped me a lot to plan the travel. Our initial thought was to visit Tokyo and Osaka only, now I want to book a hotel at non-tourist places to get the real vibes of Japan. Can't wait to tell my mom about this!!!

[@MariannaVlogs]

I feel like the people in Tokyo and Kyoto are 1000 times more polite and helpful than in any other UK city I have ever lived in 😂 Although I haven’t been to the countryside of Japan yet (I really want to go as it looks incredible), I don’t think people should actively avoid Tokyo or Kyoto because that’s an experience in itself.

[@kperry1284]

I visited my son in japan last spring (was the during cherry blossom season) we landed in osaka. Saw osaka, kyoto and Hiroshima but our best time was in his town of Kurayoshi (tottori prefecture). Japan's countryside is awesome. My husband thought that the whole island was crowded but was highly surprised. I love japan, been there twice. Hopefully he moved back there so I can visit it again. Bonus is that I will have my own translator.

[@suoni-jo4xn]

Great video, but シャーラさん、京都の悪口言い過ぎだよ（笑）確かに観光客多いですけど^^ I was born and raised in Kyoto. I'm sure Kyoto is still the best place in Japan. Kyoto has a lot of hidden places to visit. :)

[@yaminogame7805]

I loved Kyoto. So beautiful

[@BrianTronik]

Yeah, Kyoto is still big for us local Japanese. 旅行中の写真撮影に命かけてるのもおかしな話だ。

[@leisttite2432]

Gemini1951 何を? 何を察するのか？ 貴方何を言ってるのか？ どう言う意味？説明して欲しい。 理解したら察するよ その京都へabroad in Japanと行って何がしたい？ 本当に日本に12年以上住んでんの？2011年に日本に再度来たのは知ってる。 その前に何年日本に居た？納得したら察するよ。誰か説明して！

[@leisttite2432]

Gemini1951 私は貴方が言った韓国人と結婚して韓国に住んでるから察してあげての意味を聞いてるのだが？ 何を察してあげるのか？と聞いてるんだが？

[@leisttite2432]

Gemini1951 貴方の言い方じや『彼女は韓国人と結婚して韓国に住んでいるから反日しなければならず外国人観光客に日本行きを諦めさせて 願わくば韓国に来てねと工作しなければならない』事を察してあげてと解釈してしまう。あーもうやめよう。

[@IceGuts]

"try something new?" - if you have never been to Japan and this is your first time...how do you see Kyoto without going to Kyoto?

[@backtogeek]

haha, brilliant, the alternative title "How I feel about stuff after the age of 30" :)

[@Ciaela]

lol this is also accurate

[@MsCanadianpie]

I think for a first visit to Japan - the big cities are a great introduction to Japan. After that, you can explore the countryside. It's harder to go to small towns when you don't speak Japanese. I personally love going to Nagoya!

[@NatalieWiltshaw]

Its much the same for the UK too though, when people go to the UK the first place they go to is London. I mean London is great and all but there's so so much more to see in the rest of the country. London itself is such a small part of the UK but it seems like a lot of people think that the entire country is London.

[@deniseleighann2]

Agreed! I tend to avoid London..there's so many other places to explore that would be a whole lot cheaper too!

[@Moominteapot]

Totally agree and London doesn’t reflect what the Uk is like at all really

I agree, I've recently been to England, in Birmingham and when I got back to Italy my family was upset with me because I didn't visit London but only Birmingham since I had to be there for a reason. I can understand London being pretty... but if I want to improve my English as well as having some fun away from my country, London is not the right place. Too many italians lol

[@zoomingjapan]

Haha, London was actually the last spot I visited in the UK. ^___^; ....

[@cyblox07]

More people should visit Cornwall.

[@keenbert]

I am going to to a rural trip, driving around Kyushu in the new years! We will spend 5 nights in Fukuoka then we are doing a loop through Beppu, Minamioguni, Aso, Yamaga, Yanagawa and Ureshino. Your videos on country Japan and Micaela's videos on Kyushu have helped inspire me to explore the country side.

[@sssss1738]

It's a bit sad for me, Japanese living in Tokyo to watch this video actually. I wish the title was "10 reasons to recommend local areas in Japan" or something instead. I understand their points but still :(

[@guillermosantacruz1574]

I’m sure Tokyo has awesome things too 😎

[@sarameitner6770]

Love the motivation behind this video and your presentation of the ideas. Great team, you two!

[@majal8735]

Im such a city person and dont really like nature and get social anxiety when people try to talk to me so this was lowkey 10 reasons to go to Tokyo for me hahahaha In saying that i 100% get the message you guys are trying to send though and definitely respect you for that :)

[@slp941]

I love that you've shown a lot of the places that people don't really talk about. I've always wanted to visit the cities, now I want to see the more rural areas more than the cities 😊

[@Rokudaimedono]

Your video is about why people should visit the Japanese countryside and smaller towns and cities, and not just the big cities like Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. This is cool, and something I agree with, but that is not the impression the title of your video gives off. I was expecting a video listing 10 reasons why Tokyo is bad, and why people should avoid it, a sentiment I would object to, and so I clicked the video ready to defend Tokyo, lol. : P You should name your video something like "10 reasons to go to smaller Japanese cities instead of Tokyo", or "10 reasons to go to other Japanese cities than Tokyo".

[@alise2766]

I went to fukui for an exchange program and loved it! we rode trains through the valleys and mountains, the mist and the clouds were caught between the mountains and it honestly was breath taking. There was an abundance of greenery and shrubs. The sky was beautiful and clear and the air smelled great. The tourist attractions weren't so popular but that's what made them great. We went to tojinbo ( cliffs by the water), the takefu knife village, and we went into the main town. I didn't speak very much Japanese since I only took the class for 3 years but everyone was so kind and patient with me and all of my foreigner friends. After that, we spent around 3 days in Tokyo. Tokyo is a super busy, hustle and bustle type place, but I still loved it. I highly suggest taking a visit to fukui. :)

[@thomasreedy4751]

Could you imagine just visiting a random remote town in the USA or Canada? It would be so boring! Even places with 70k+ people can be dull. Or randomly visiting America's heartland with a population of 2k and not speaking English? Knowing this, would you put yourself in the same situation in a foreign country where you don't speak the language? There are remote places that have stuff like canoeing hiking and camping if you are into that but many places are a sea of fields. If the people in the country side want tourists they should advertise what they offer. But really, spending $1000+ and a 14 hour flight, a vacation needs to be a little bit more planned. And that's why those tourist websites are useful.

[@soulsearcher9530]

Thomas Reedy I agree with you 100%. I live in Hawaii and literally EVERYONE comes to Honolulu. Which is fine! It’s the capital, Hawaii 5-0 is filmed here, it’s famous yadda yadda. I’ve talked to visitors who flew in to Honolulu then flew to a smaller area like Hilo (where the volcano is....kinda) and they said they were glad they saw it, but it was boring. In small towns there’s no one there, no lights late at night, shops and restaurants close when the sun goes down, if you’re a foreigner, forget it! No one speaks any language other than English or native hawaiian (which also has dialects in different islands.... oi vey)

[@vikio452]

@@soulsearcher9530 I used to live near Hilo and tourguide from time-to-time. The Big Island has an extremely varied landscape and almost all the climate zones in the world. In one week we saw snow, liquid lava, yellow sand, black sand, green sand, wild dolphins, turtles, you name it. We hiked into Waipio Valley and stayed exclusively at local homesteads with fresh fruits. Yes you either need a guide or do extra research yourself to have these experiences, but they are SO worth it. And yeah, our tourists could always go to Honolulu for a few days before or after our trip to get that crossed off their list, too. Nature is free, so the Big Island tour was often still cheaper than a week in an Oahu resort.

[@Paolytaanii]

totally true, the countryside in Japan is more beautiful, relaxing and culture is better experienced. Two years ago I made my first trip to Japan for two months and I had a whole itinerary of the places I wanted to know, most of them were in the countryside, not the typical thing. from Fukuoka, ibuzuki, nagano, yamagata to Hakodate. I visited Hachinoe that was not in my plans and due to setbacks I had to stay there for 4 days. and it was beautiful to visit the surroundings

[@flight324]

For people that talk like Taylor Swift fans they are right . If you are into underground idol metal. I’m doing 11 days in Tokyo. I have a show everyday

[@sonyabubble]

When I went to Japan last year i made sure to go further than the typical Tokyo and Kyoto after watching your videos for so lingy. I stayed a week in Sendai and explored that area and it was amazing! A few locals came up to me asking "why are you here!?" They were so surprised lol. Definitely want to explore further north next visit!! Big fan xx

[@pheart2381]

I would go to cat island for the duration of the holiday!

[@Meekario]

I 100% agree on this. You will never get a proper authentic traditional Japanese experience until you head out in the countryside and the people there are just so much more nicer than you could ever imagine. I've been to Japan multiple times and never have I ever experienced a very saddening and scary incident until my very recent trip to Japan in Tokyo with my friends (it was their first time in Japan). A lady fainted on the train and no one helped her at all. My friends were about to help her up on her feet until she stood up again and was extremely embarrassed about the whole situation. A few minutes later she fainted AGAIN, this time she did not get up at all. My friends and I rushed to aid her and pulled her out of the train. STILL no. one. helped. her. My friends and I called out for assistance but by the time we did she stood up and she was honestly so shocked, covered her mouth and shaking uncontrollably but immediately lined up for the NEXT train ride. All we could do was offer her a water bottle at the nearest vending machine and and kindly gave thank you gestures but did not say a word to us. The same people on the carriage where the lady fainted just stood and stare at us and did not even say a single word... I know there is always two sides of each story. Yes, the people of Tokyo have their busy schedules to attend to. But what happened helping each other out? Not to be dramatic or anything... It was such a sad experience... My friend ended up crying and felt very disappointed. I've told my Japanese friends about this whole situation and they were not surprised one bit. They already know how a lot of people (not all of course) in Tokyo are viewed as "cold-hearted people". My Japanese friends called them 「冷たい人」which just basically means "Cold People". On this recent trip, I have finally explored Osaka properly and wow. The people there are just so much different...more friendlier, laidback and willing to talk to you more. You can see and feel it. Even till this day, I really do miss Osaka. It felt like home. It was such a refreshing experience in comparison to Tokyo. This is not a hate speech against Japan at all, I love Japan! I'm planning to go there next year as a ALT for JET. I hope this does not disencourage people from wanting to go to Japan, by all means please do! It is such an amazing place!

[@fashiondiva99]

Such a great video! I want to see as much of Japan as possible including Tokyo !

[@akinofujiko]

I went to Kochi last year and it was amazing! Always trying to find the non-touristy cities to visit. Totally agree that the people in the country are nicer, the scenery is so beautiful and everything feels so much more relaxed and enjoyable.

[@lizawithaz9524]

100% agree with you ladies! I've been travelling to Japan for the past 11yrs & the tourism boom within the last few of those years has been incredible! It's like the world suddenly discovered Japan!! The last couple of visits have led me to the 'Inaka' & smaller cities & truth be told I've LOVED it! Feelslike the Japan I once knew & was first introduced to. Totally charming & truly beautiful scenery for all the reasons you mentioned above. I feel like the people are a little friendlier too :)

[@lupie3011]

I was so shocked at the tourist boom when I went back last year having lived there 7 years ago and everything was dead quiet!

[@lizawithaz9524]

@@lupie3011 The recent tourist boom is crazy! I don't visit during Sakura/cherry blossom season anymore - superrrrrr overcrowded with tourists!

[@SYama-xl4ko]

As mentioned in Micaela's vlog, glad two of my favorite KZbinrs reunited. Good reason's to visit the countryside. A couple of years ago, I had zero interest in going to the countryside. I was only interested in going to the major or bigger cities. But as years gone by, after watching many vlogs of people visiting the countryside, it made me more interested and appreciate it. I think I would consider visiting but would never live there. Anyhow, have a good day.

[@rayagancheva1927]

Didn't Micaela move to the countryside and then move back after 2 months cus she couldn't handle it???

[@meestaShin]

lol

[@Ciaela]

Do you always leave misleading comments to try and discredit people with years of experience? Yikes. What a bizarre use of time.

[@rayagancheva1927]

@@Ciaela Micaela ミカエラ That was a bit mean. You made series called Life in the countryside. Then you moved back to Fukoaka city and I distinctly remember you saying that you needed to be back in the city and that it was difficult to be alone in the countryside. It made such impression to me because you spoke so fondly of Fukoaka. Sooooo, no? Source: Hello (Video Update: We moved out)

[@Ciaela]

Actually, I moved to the "countryside" in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZXEma1-ntSEh5Y (August 2015). I relocated to Aya for one month for a tourism project, which was always intended to be one month in length, and I'm pretty sure was always described as being a one-month project, I had a great time, and I made a four video series while I was there, then I went BACK to my house in rural japan where I lived until we moved back to Fukuoka City last year. Tatsu quit his job in the countryside and became freelance and was spending time in Tokyo, so I was left alone with the pets while juggling a new long distance relationship--THAT is why I made the choice to come back to the city, and no, it wasn't after one month. It's just so weird to see someone speak with such conviction about something they don't know anything about?

[@meestaShin]

Actually it's "Life Update And Sakura Walks". You gotta be more clear about this video. Is this more towards tourists? If it's towards tourists, you didn't think it through before making this video about not going to Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka.

[@user-cf6yj5we7t]

Hi, I’m from Tokyo and I agree most of things you guys mentioned in this video. I personally prefer countryside. Every time I go to countryside, I can completely relax and feel like time goes by so slowly.

[@sayakas9453]

日本をそんなに好きでいてくれて嬉しいです❣️ I feel so happy to find how much you love Japan.😇

[@Michelle-mr5hx]

The first time I lived in Japan I was all like "Tokyo Tokyo Tokyo". But now I'm all Kyushuuuu. I hated the inaka at first though but it grows on you. The people here are really warm-hearted. I have little desire to live in Tokyo anymore. Some people only want to see/have time to see the touristy Harajuku/Sky Tree/ anime version of Japan.Others want to get away from that and see Japan as it really is. Both are ok, we all want to see what we want to see. I don't think the point of the video was to bash anyone.

[@Tokyodrew]

I do agree with many points in this video even though I live in Tokyo for 12 years. I have found going to the countryside, the communities are very inviting and they truly treat foreigners with a lot of respect compared to Tokyo. People really are more laid back and loving life....damn, now you girls are making me want to move 😂😂😂

[@sharlainjapan]

Going to have to think of a new username! Haha

[@AliceinJapanaland]

I lived n Kagoshima for 4 years and totally agree! My favorite places in Japan are all in the countryside, tucked away and off the beaten path. I love the feeling of discovering someplace all by yourself that is absolutely breathtaking and peaceful, too

[@Jiiji32]

シャーラ、日本に来てくれてありがとうございます。 めっちゃ近いからちょくちょく来てね(@￣□￣@;)！！

[@sharlainjapan]

ーおったまげ ありがとう‼︎💖 また明後日行きますよー笑

[@melissakenealy8868]

I went to Japan in April this year with a friend I met via uni and did the main places... Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and day trips to Mt. Fuji, Nagano and Miyajima. Next November I am taking my kids with me and I am extending my trips to Kobe, Kanazawa and maybe Sendai but I am open to other ideas. Thanks for posting this clip. It is certainly making me think now of where else I can go.

[@touringplan]

I think the biggest thing is that you "lived" in Tokyo for 3 years as you said. I studied art history abroad in Paris. I lived in the 16th (south side of Paris where it's all working class) and commuted daily to class in the city center. I have no desire to go to "Paris" - except a few museums I didnt explore and a few sights I didnt get to see. I think you're viewing it with the same drudgery I viewed trying to buy groceries in Paris and dealing with the formalities of the culture and such. A little town that was the last stop on one of the newest metro lines became my respite while I was there. However, i'd never in a million years tell someone who has never been to France to skip Paris. Going as a tourist is totally different from living there. Folks going to teach english for a year? Yes, go get assigned some little town somewhere. Tourist? Yes Tokyo! But also other places if you have the time and money. Most people will only have a few days though, and you have to start in a big city by default.

[@geekyskye4279]

Great video. I'll totally be checking out some smaller cities and places when I go to Japan. Nice to see you and Micaela together again. :)

[@VicAnthropy]

I think the purpose of the title is so it has more chances to come up in searches and therefore reach more people who never thought about seeing the countryside in Japan. How many Top 10 Reasons To Visit Tokyo videos are out there? Probabaly heaps! But not many people go out of their way to search for Japan Countryside. So as much as people are getting defensive, this video is NOT personally attacking anyone's reason to go to Tokyo but to expand the idea of visiting the countryside.

[@sharlainjapan]

Glad someone understood that haha, thank you! :)

[@VicAnthropy]

@@sharlainjapan No worries 😉 hoping my comment will help clear things up for others. Thank you for always creating wonderful content 😊

[@meiimacca4054]

@@sharlainjapan Probably would've been a bit better to say so aloud, a disclaimer of sorts but I suppose it could be figured that was the case.

[@Ellierienna]

If that was the case, they should've titled it "10 Reasons to See the Countryside" or something similar. As it is, the title is misleading and not a good way for them to open their discussion.

[@VicAnthropy]

@@Ellierienna Using Tokyo in the title will help this video come up on more searches. I imagine most people dont normally search "Japan countryside" and may be missing out on new experiences.

[@doralicekindsuperti-furga489]

Lol I feel like all the people who have actually worked or lived or studied in Japan agree with Sharla and Micaela but people who have never visited Japan don't. I've travelled across Japan for half a year ten years ago and Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoti were SO different!!! I 100% agree with what they are saying :p

[@driftingdruid]

...You two speak and look so similar in your mannerisms, that I almost mistook you both for twins, lol

[@sharlainjapan]

Haha we're from the same area in Canada and have lived in Japan for roughly the same amount of time so I guess that leads to us being quite similar! :)

[@Megan9689]

Thought this exactly! Even they look a lot alike, like the noses and stuff.

[@culwin]

This is why my tour company is going to start taking people to the countryside to see all these great places! I have 100 busloads of people lined up every week, and we aren't going to the big city anymore!

[@ThePinkPfeiffer]

good video but too much talking over/interrupting each other

[@kme3894]

I am learning Japanese and some day I want to visit Japan, not the big cities (maybe just a quick glance, ok) but the countryside. This video is just confirmation, thanks