10 Things I Like and Dislike About Tokyo

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[@rupertmiller9690]

Ah, my Daily Dose of Mudan. From porn editor to KZbin personality. What a journey.

[@doce3609]

Damn. This really sums it up doesn't it

[@Netro1992]

Wait. Porn editor?

[@cinaralin]

Did he start as a porn editor? massive respect.

[@2xenn]

wait what?

[@rogerramjetox142pa]

@@2xenn There's a Trash Taste episode when he's their guest. Watch it. It's like one of the best episodes. Plus he goes into the fact he was a porn editor in quite some detail keeping in mind this is KZbin.

[@mii8170]

There are various reasons why individual packaging is common in Japan, but a major factor is the high humidity. You might not notice it much right now, but once the weather warms up, the moisture levels shoot through the roof, way more than in Europe or North America. When it gets hot and sticky, food can go bad really quickly. That's why the expiration dates here are usually shorter by about six months compared to Europe. Packaging things separately helps keep them from spoiling. With all this humidity, sticking food directly in boxes like they do in Europe isn't easy. Sure, companies are trying to use less plastic, and we're big on recycling here. But it's also important to remember not to waste food or risk getting sick, just like we're trying not to mess up the planet with too much plastic.

[@SputDobt]

you have to be careful storing papers or anything to have no moisture. probably hard to preserve things in large groups then. your statement makes a lot of sense.

[@Netro1992]

I come from the tropics and didn't quite understand what the deal was... Then I lived there for two years and it's not so much the humidity but the huge swing between seasons that shocked me. You literally have to change all your habits from seasons to seasons in ways beyond merely just changing your clothes like I did in Colorado because if you just keep doing the same you will either dry out like a mummy or drown in your bed.

[@bobboberson8297]

unfortunately a lot of japanese "recycling" is just burning the plastic to make electricity (other countries do this too)

[@ericng5707]

If talking specifically about why cookies, candies, and other snacks often come individually wrapped, supposedly the Glico/Morinaga poisoning incident in the 1980s had an influence. However, modern tamper-proof packaging technology exists now and most stores have security cameras to catch suspicious actions so why Japan has failed to move away from individual packaging is anyone's guess.

[@kenpontv]

There is one more reason why it is packaged individually. It's because of their giving out culture. In Japan there are many people who likes to share things. Although it may be forbidden by company rules these days, it is common etiquette to give souvenirs to those around you when you go out on a trip or even in such short way like convenience stores.

[@AshleySmithh]

3:22 is cinematography! Mudan highlights the yellow rail to symbolise sickness spreading in Tokyo.. truly wonderful stuff sir

[@austinwiebe3801]

Does yellow equal sickness? Lol

[@ManiX207]

not particually that one scene but in general his cinematography is so freaking amazing - i mean one would expect it but still

[@4140ajj]

3:37 I like how you zoomed in, even though you were really out of focus. And made no comment about it for the whole section 😅👍

[@grandon4507]

"I've been told to be a blower, not a sucker." -Mudan, March 2024

[@ch3mvolx100]

True, a lot of Japanese gyms do tend to heavily focus on cardio, so it does suck for heavy lifters trying get gains. It’s probably like some cultural thing where being fit and slim is preferred than being bulked up. Also the sick people are probably just people suffering from allergies, late winter to early spring do be pollen allergy times.

[@lauriey6089]

Explain the coughing not covering mouth. The pollen from cherry blossoms is deadly.

[@henlolneh]

you'll see the older generation who cough incessantly without ever covering their mouths. this is a common theme across a lot of east asian countries i've visited including Korea. a lot of the older generation males (like 60++) absolutely did not give a flying f about stuff such as this lol. it was alarming at first because I thought they were sick with covid or something but no, more than likely just old age cough + old smokers.@@lauriey6089

[@rqwb-]

As for toilet paper, buy double (ダブル). It's as common as single. Thanks for the video!

[@KoinzellGaming]

Even double ply is literally weaker than any double ply in the US or Europe. I'm currently living in Japan and even the "American toilet paper" from Costco is only slightly better than the usual stuff. Like legit the moment you start wiping something with it (which is the point) it starts falling apart in your hands, and the only way I could make it work is by folding it over like 3 times whenever I wipe and heavily using the cleaning function in the toilet seat. My country of origin literally had 3 ply that didn't fall apart in any way and you didn't need to fold it at all (also no JP toiletseat, so u win some and u lose some). In Japan folding it twice is still dangerous cuz your finger might come through the toilet paper mid-wipe, which is quite disgusting and I have no idea how Japan is surviving with this atrocity - the ass cleaning toiletseat is nice, but that on its own isn't sufficient generally, which is why a decent TP is required..

[@zilliq-qz5uw]

The only thing I was happy with after coming back from my trip to Japan is using my good old 5 ply

[@_Seele]

The sink space is for fish Mudan. It's extra large so you can clean and prepare fish properly haha

[@MonkeyHero]

Wow that's a lot of accommodation for one type of food group.

[@silverhand861]

​@@MonkeyHero In an island nation. Fish is a huge part of traditional Japanese cuisine. Maybe less so these days, but if you're cooking in Japan, it's often fish

[@MonkeyHero]

@silverhand861 I can't say anything on here about Japan without someone who gets off on sounding like an expert about Japan telling me something really obvious about Japan. Of course I know they eat fish. It's just that I worked in restaurants for years that cooked fish and fish does not NEED a sink for prep. You can use a counter. So I agree with the youtuber, GENERALLY, that counter space is just more valuable than sink space. Yes even to prep fish.

[@silverhand861]

@@MonkeyHero Well I was just trying to clarify that there's good reason for accommodating for fish in Japan. If you don't need a sink to clean fish, then you make a fair point. I wasn't trying to sound like an expert, just provide some info. I understand it's frustrating if people patronise you by telling you stuff you know, but please understand that it's not apparent on here what others do and don't know. A simple "I get that, but you don't need a sink to prepare fish" without the unprompted rant would suffice. But again, I understand the frustration and it sounds like this has happened before. Still, try not to get bitter my dude/dudette, I wish you great day :D

[@MonkeyHero]

@silverhand861 thanks friend, I'm just getting really worn out in my soul of sharing literally any opinion/perspective I have regarding Japan, and without fail, every time, someone either tells me I have not spent enough time there to have developed that personal opinion/perspective (purity test), or they'll tell me some- to me- obvious factors about Japan. And often times I can tell it's from someone who's never spent a lot of time there, and has simply through osmosis come to know what they think it's like in Japan from watching things online, most likely. Like studying Japan from afar and trying to "well akshually" other peoples remarks to sound... smart, I guess? I'm not saying that's you, it's just that it keeps happening to me. It happened in the last comment I made too and someone asking me how much time I've actually spent there, and another person who only visited for 3 weeks arguing with me. I appreciate you being a kind adult about it and I'm sorry my tired old soul is slowly dying from internet discourse. I truly hope you have a wonderful day.

[@am53n8]

Great video, it's easy for people to forget that visiting a place will give you a completely different experience from living there. Will be interesting to see the next version of this

[@MegaC_Medz]

5:05 pastry scene…WILD! Such a good shot and suchhhh cool lighting. Great eye! 🔥🔥🔥

[@Valimar11]

the number one thing i like is that tokyo has mudan. the number one thing i dislike is that it does not have me.

[@thatguy00271]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@S1apShoes]

Can confirm that the best way to get around most cities in Japan is just to walk. You find so much cool stuff. I never got on a train in Kyoto except to get there and leave and I found all sorts of cool shops, pubs, and little shrines.

[@NoOneOfSignificance]

People coughing/sneezing could be due to allergies/hay fever season.

[@lynda.grace.14]

Yes, but it's still rude not to mask it or cough into an elbow/shoulder/front of shirt or tissue. People simply spew! 🤧

[@lauriey6089]

Yep. They cough and then tough the poles.

[@lynda.grace.14]

@@lauriey6089 😧

[@kaiserphoenix01]

the pollen allergy is a serious problem if you have it...which is a major con of Japan, or perhaps Tokyo is worse due to the Sugi trees.

[@lordvader89a]

but then ppl don't use meds against that...why?

[@pipeliner8969]

WTF the Suica / Passmo etc IC Cards are like heaven made. You can use it in conbinis, restaurants and many more places. It's faster to pay than with credit card or cash

[@UltravioletNomad]

Since apparently other people have mentioned a board to go over the sink, I'll instead mention that meal prep can and does happen in flat basin sinks, particularly when cutting up raw foods, yknow, so the blood and juices doesn't just go all over the counter and you have to break out the disinfectant wipes. I guess what I'm saying is a large sink isn't just so you can be lazier and hold more dirty dishes.

[@gaijinhito]

I think the reason so many people here seem "sick" is the insane levels of cedar and cypress pollen this time of year.

[@Thegoatjaah]

its only been three months and you have made insane improvements with your storytelling and flow of the videos even tho you may not seem to try so hard, the hard work is paying off!

[@summerbirds1549]

Constant FOMO is a real thing in Tokyo and you either have to let it go or suffer. I manage it 50/50, when I lived in Tokyo for a year I wanted to DO EVERYTHING. Now when I visit Tokyo I mostly want to catch up with friends and visit my favourite doujinshi stores to buy some R18 thin books ehehehe.

[@MeroFuruyaSankarea]

based

[@brabantproud]

Same

[@guybeauregard]

It was a rough flu season / respiratory problem season across the region, not just in Japan. Otherwise, a good overview of a great city! Cheers, Guy

[@caturina]

Stumbled upon your video on my discovery page and I really like the video! Your shots are so nice and pleasant to watch 😊

[@fibbbb909]

3:37 maybe it’s allergy season cause it’s spring

[@u.k6547]

Love ur content the pacing is so so good

[@higon99]

About "people being sick for some reason", it's a spring, pollen season out there. Like me, you might be just built different. But if you are planning to stay Japan multiple years, you have some chance developing seasonal allergy over time. Wearing masks still matters in this hey fever season in Japan.

[@fettwampe]

I like the consistency of your videos. Happy there was a toilet part included. Keep it up

[@Sybato]

True, we almost made it through a video without a bathroom, kinda crazy.

[@YourDownstairsNeighbour]

I love the longer format for the weekend. On the other side, I was expecting at least one axe through. Would be a great way to make a point.

[@diabolistic]

Around early spring when cedar trees (making up the bulk of the trees in Japan) start to pollinate, everyone has massive allergies. That may explain why everyone seems really sick.

[@doce3609]

Amazing as always. Looking forward to tomorrow

[@elmersantos148]

I love the area you're filming at!

[@Johnny12Hats]

oh great! im very interested in a gym video, im going in a few weeks and have been looking for a decent gym with heavy weights

[@theSweedio]

My first Mudan video! I already knew he is a top-tier editor, but now I know he is a good presenter and funny too. I subbed and I'll be back for more.

[@dustinreed8637]

Loving the content mudan keep it up

[@katzchenpurr]

I'm still wondering if you got your Go Pro back from the sushi place you showed us yesterday? and thanks for the daily uploads

[@FarisSalman]

What you saw as "sick people" was probably Hay Fever. You will see sick people around early spring and late Fall (early Fall? Don't remember).

[@zakmirza]

nice video - so many JP channels out there, i like your style

[@DreamingCannibal]

I can't wait for the folow up video of this, I'm curious to see what changes and if by the 10th month you join an alcoholic anonymus

[@Hammerstrike81]

Oh~! I see a GoPro on the kitchen counter ledge~! Glad you got it back~! Thanks, fella~! What sorts of wacky things will Mudan get up to tomorrow?

[@leedevlin8260]

Maybe it's the famous pollen season of Japan, the cedar trees r notorious for the hay fever u r seeing. Also when u have advance bidets everywhere, I guess toilet paper tend to b lower priority

[@gameboyadvancesp2069]

Always nice to see mudan upload

[@paooul_dixon]

One of my biggest negatives for Japan I had. And this is specifically for tourists, and probably even more so for me as an American is Japan being mostly a cash based society. Here in the US we pretty much now a days mainly used debit cards and if we do use cash, all our actual cash is bills mainly besides our small change. While in Japan not only do you need to use cash but the smallest bill you can get out of an ATM is the 2,000 yen (So pretty much a $20 bill in US currency) So by the end of my time in Japan I always end up with soooooo much loose change that I just have to be carrying around cause for the most part any coin that isn't a 100 or 500 yen is mostly useless. And I can't even get it all turned back into USD at the airport cause they don't even want 1 yen or 5 yen coins.

[@dachosenone207]

Its a dilemma. I mostly use IC card now to escape coins. But now even Suica isnt available

[@EricaInTokyo]

¥2000 is about $13-14 USD currently. Also, I live in Tokyo and I accumulate a lot of coins. I save them up and use them at the self checkout at the grocery stores, DAISO, etc. You can also add fare to your IC card (suica, pasmo) with change at most machines.

[@kv4648]

I basically 100% pay with phone nowadays

[@liseeeeeeey]

I just came back from Tokyo and you're spot on about a lot of things. Loved the public transport because it was fast with so many options with transfer. If you missed a train you only had to wait a few minutes for another one. Meanwhile in my city you miss a train you have to wait 20 minutes or even longer for the next service. And nobody talked on the train so the journey was always peaceful. But I hated having to download Suica on my Phone which required Apple Pay, I don't like having my card saved to my phone. Couldn't find a physical card, so I can't imagine how frustrating it is for Android users. The convenience stores were incredible! I noticed that a lot of cafes and restaurants didn't open until 11 am (which I assume is because Japan doesn't exactly have a breakfast culture) so you could just get an egg salad sandwich or pastries and a coffee from 7-Eleven. Having to carry around your own rubbish can get a bit annoying but I understand they do this for security concerns. Some public parks like Ueno actually do have bin areas.

[@ketchup901]

Getting a suica is no problem. For tourists you can buy a "Welcome Suica". For residents you can buy a Suica if you get it with commuter pass.

[@robertsneddon731]

One trick for tourists is that if you have a Japan Rail pass you can dive into a JR station and find trash cans on the platforms and concourses. You don't actually have to go anywhere.

[@Zwirz_]

2:57 - Near this shop (closer to LiveMax hotel) is amazing little shop with sweet potato cakes! :D

[@bakurachan]

4:00 idk if you get use to it but you find yourself doing it lol 😂 Most of the time we aren’t sick just like dried out in winter or allergies in Spring and Fall. I think summer is the only time I am sneeze or cough free but it’s so hot lol

[@seeryu42]

Conbini's are the magic of fast distribution, and refilled multiple times a day. During the 2011 disaster, it was amazing how fast the shelves went bare, but the big benefit is really tasty fresh food (versus the day or week old stuff of other countries)

[@nagett2067]

damn the reflections of the light in the water just lookes stunning

[@AeriSoondingie]

But did you recover the go pro'?

[@MelonInDisguise]

Mudan has become my favourite Japan KZbinr, I fr check in everyday

[@15751Chris]

I spent 85 days in Japan in 2023. Oh dang you had me at Fami chiki, but I am kinda partial to Lawsons Spicy chiki its the best! Enjoy Japan mate I wish I was there with ya! Oh hey try the Minatoku Sports Center for good exercise equipment. I went there a couple times and it was fantastic. Hopefully its not too far from your location.

[@williamdigiacomo8900]

ok studly. it's time. 80k subs. i think you should do a live q and a with chat! let us know so we have time to be there when it happens.

[@Synest2]

Hey shoutout to LivaKivi for that gym video and you for mentioning him ^^ Love watching both of you guys

[@EricaInTokyo]

IMO the counter space isn’t any smaller than an apartment in a major US city apartment. Actually my Japanese apartment has more counter space than my last apartment in the US! I also have never gotten a hanko. It’s never been required for anything so far!

[@VynZography]

Hey man I just wanted to express my deepest respect for how confidently you messed up the focus but used the footage anyway, even zooming in 🫡

[@jaymeez]

Nice Low Light, What Camera Gear You Use?

[@skippyzk]

Awesome video. I stayed in ryogoku when in was in Japan in October. I was staying at a luxury hotel for my wedding but would walk down the street to a vending machine for hot milk tea. I bought packets to make it in USA. I love taking a bath and shower in Japan. The whole room is built for it. I can't drink because my stomach and I'm vegetarian so I had a totally different experience in that sense

[@eelei3179]

hey mudan, did u get ur go pro back from the sushi restaurant?

[@JC-jz6rx]

LMAO I was watching this video while taking a dump in Japan. And right before you mentioned the toilet paper thing I was wiping my posterior precisely thinking to myself “wonder what he thinks of this toilet paper”

[@KillerTacos54]

Love these discussion videos! Great stuff

[@eriksmith1180]

7:26 The gym Chocozap is branded as a local, casual, beginner friendly gym for a light workout when you are on the go. There are plenty of other gyms with free weights, racks, and all of the other equipment you expect to find in a standard gym. I think saying gym culture doesn't exist is an over generalization; if anything, weightlifting, personal training, and the gym business have experienced a boom in recent years.

[@dianaa8125]

unpopular opinion, but I prefer individual packaging, it means the food doesn't go stale quickly

[@puregero]

Along with the ATMs: They have printers absolutely everywhere. It was extremely difficult to find a printer in Spain or Portugal. It's so nice and easy in Japan

[@jama211]

Ahaha Mudan! You tear the famichicki paper at the line to hold it by the bottom half! There's a special way to open everything over there it seems! I did it the wrong way too in the beginning...

[@mooncutterx]

Where'd you get those cargo pants? They look fire 🔥

[@cecitramont]

You’re so freaking funny, I had to subscribe

[@PseudoVoid]

These short-ish videos are great for when I'm eating and I want to watch something

[@user-xm6px7mz4j]

I'm a Japanese person and I'd appreciate you shared your experience in this country. Indeed, paper procedures are extremely complicated in this country, and that's same for Japanese nationals like me. I don't think this can be the enough relief for your concern, but I want you to think that those absurdly complicated procedures are quid pro quo for the unsurpassed comfort in this country. lol

[@kuramabiju]

This Vlog series has become an integral part of my evening routine.

[@francoisvanzyl1650]

Did you get your go pro back?

[@KuroRyuu86]

7/11 Japan is the only place i know that has ATM's for Foreigners. I remember going into Lawsons to take cash out and they did not have an English option. May have changed since then.

[@oniadapt]

Mudan you should do a Matcha only day like how you did with Sakura stuff

[@zacharycox5101]

yo what are those pants during the suica card bit? theyre fire

[@RazorNion]

Video idea, if you have a costco card, visit a costco in JP and see what the differences are versus back in EU. The cards work internationally.

[@Sweetwaterdream]

Eating out was probably more affordable than cooking at home in these tiny kitchens (this is circa 2010 to 16) - the kitchen you have right now would have been a dream for me when I lived in Japan XD. I did use those chopping boards that fit over the sink to act as my "bench space".

[@kakaiyu]

I also LOOOVED milk tea. Had it at lunch every day when I studied abroad there

[@egianceazarfalame2138]

it's 2 am, I need sleep. now i gotta binge watch mudan again

[@courtneyk9755]

I have thought about those pancakes w butter and syrup inside at least once a week since I was there last September 😭

[@PeataPoeet]

I appreciate those cinematic backgrounds

[@user-bf7td1gn3t]

Maan, I really miss those public bathrooms in the city. Not only they're labeled the same and clean they're literally everywhere you go. In my country you gotta find a restaurant or somewhere hidden to do your thing in the big cities...

[@ValAllenSamonte]

3:43 this is really true, glad i wasn't the only one who noticed it. people are sick, i really feel bad for them.

[@bakurachan]

8:35 Me thinking wow your room is huge and you were saying lack of space 😂

[@unagisan9110]

It’s pollen allergy season, and also it’s season changing time so yeah people are either sick or having allergies.

[@markanderson6125]

I'm really getting into mudan as a creator. I've only started watching the past few days, and now I already insta click when I see a vid pop up.

[@n4kochao]

That bridge seems familiar. Is it in Asakusa?

[@chaitanyathaker3954]

What happened to the lost go-pro from sushi video?

[@comegetzome]

my house has the same kitchen set up 😂 just go to a Nitori & get a table if you can. Or go to the IKEA in Shinjuku or Yokohama & get a kitchen island.

[@aurora-jp4ck]

At 3:50 ish~ blowing your nose is seen as indecent so thats why you always hear people sucking up; also hard agree on the vending machines-have been missing them soooooo much

[@flatdanii_]

Does anyone know what mic Mudan is using in his daily uploads?

[@faultierkai]

where did u get pants from?

[@PiksyMexxy]

Very interesting, thank you. I was fascinated on how you left your camera out of view to start filming. I know other youtubers have mentioned japan has places specifically to put cameras to film or photograph but the fact you felt safe to leave your phone out of your sight to start or end a clip is nothing short of amazing. In any other country!! How clean/safe are public toilets and how common is public seating?

[@dustinsmith1134]

As a fellow resident, this list is pretty much spot on man.

[@MultiMikstar]

My host family told me that a lot of japanese people have pollen allergy, but they themself also hate it when people don‘t blow their nose. Man hearing this sound every morning for a half hour from a dozen of people is so gross, especially if the person is right next to you…

[@SK-od7eh]

Where'd u get dem pants tho

[@DominicSnyder]

The additional packaging is awesome.

[@ShiningLight1]

You can't leave us hanging, what happened to the GoPro, did you save it?

[@FlatStaniel]

When I was staying in Tokyo in an Airbnb the next door neighbor was a gentleman who would open the door to his apartment and cook on the floor. Perhaps your idea at 8:47 about cooking there isn't so bad...

[@MrJ4k3R]

Where did you get your Pixel watch? Can you get one in Tokyo? I will be there next Monday (April 8th) and have a Pixel phone but didn't know the watch can have Suica app, I think that'd be really convenient

[@KuroRyuu86]

Just buy from the google store (online or instore) in your country. Don't get one from tokyo because its has Japan specific software and Electronics are more costlier there.

[@fradan777]

Suica only works on hardware bought in Japan, so it won't work with your phone. I'm not sure if it would work on the watch only if you buy it in Japan and additionally you would need a Japanese google account as far as I know.

[@cloudkelsey]

Solution for trash or toilets in Japan. If you need a restroom you're most likely going to be paying either going into a JR Station after you swipe your ticket or at a conviniece store or restaurant. For trash take it with you, they almost always give you a bag so with the overpackaging that they do just start stuffing trash inside of trash and deposit it at a train station or another convenience store. Really those stores are everywhere and kind of your go-to.

[@PatientC]

Day 6 of asking Mudan to start in a random area of tokyo and trying to find as many small hidden or big cool shrines as he can in a day :) (maybe you could compete with babysitter and foxy to see who can find more?)

[@_jerieljan]

Does having Suica via Pixel Watch work even if youre using a nonJP Google Account and/or Google Wallet?

[@fradan777]

As far as I know it doesn't AND you need to buy the hardware in Japan as well.

[@kirby7379]

I ate a dessert from Family Mart in Tokyo once that made me tear up and cry-laugh because it was so delicious. And I’m literally a pastry chef.

[@douglasbeckman9849]

First and last day of asking Mudan to visit every Tokyo in Tokyo

[@Sy2023hk]

ive only been on holiday there twice. Its great being so quiet on trains and ppl are polite and treat each other like vou're worthy of their attention. Bad side is the traffic lights take too long to change so that i can cross. I live in Hong Kong, no one is pleasant, clever, or clean. But HK patriotic ppl will say the city is the best place in the world. (HK is actually just a small village filled with extremely small minded ppl)