12 Days in Japan | Kyoto Vlog

[@livingwithlk]

OK I am going to be SO SAD when this series is over!! LOL I am living vicariously through you and I am obsessed with Japan even more, plus you're so fun!

[@MikeeRogers]

Aww, haha thank you! Japan has definitely entered the top 3 countries for me, which I never would have expected. I feel like you'd get so inspired by their spaces. I'm also going to be so sad when this series is over because I have to go back to Vlogging normal life 😭

[@darcyshikingdiaries]

19:37: I love Donny educating you when you were both there on the same tour... LOL! I totally get it, you were over it with the heat and vlogging! Haha! What a great Husband!

[@MikeeRogers]

😂🫣 So glad he was listening so he could save that segment! hahahah

[@CharisseKenionYT]

I'm obsessed with this series. It's so perfect for planning a trip for my hub. Thank you

[@MikeeRogers]

Thanks for tuning in and glad these vids are helping you plan. Have an amazing time when you go!

[@roquem.zavalajr1263]

Mikee once again stellar-Kyoto is beautiful and so idyllic-your mom in kimono totally adorable-it’s so sweet to see an example of a united and loving family-you all seem to travel well together, not too mention how you all rally around you mom!

[@MikeeRogers]

Aww thanks Roque! Very sweet of you to say/share. First time traveling internationally as a whole family and wish we had done this sooner.

[@minastacey4456]

Hello Mikee and Donny! Love the vlog! Thanks for taking us along! ❤❤❤

[@MikeeRogers]

Mina! Thanks boo! Glad you enjoyed!

[@darcyshikingdiaries]

Your Mom did amazing traveling all over in that heat! 🙌

[@JJ-ffilm]

This Japan content is so good Mikee. Absolutely incredible journey

[@MikeeRogers]

Thank you Josh! Alwas second guessing myself so to hear that kinda feedback is awesome 🙏🏼

[@YogaZenDenwithAJ]

Thank you for sharing 😃 A beautiful walk down memory lane ❤

[@MikeeRogers]

Very welcome! I’ve also been watching japan vlog content, missing it already!

[@janineandayog4917]

I worked there in Japan for almost 5 years. I loved the culture, places, foods , especially local people . Enjoy with your family

[@MikeeRogers]

We were there just 12 days and we fell in love with those exact same things. We can’t wait to go back and experience more of the culture vs just hitting the top tourist must sees.

[@DHong-hp5ge]

Hi Mikee..enjoying your Japan content... Miss it so much... Living thru your trip... Thanks for sharing and our moms r the same age! Awesome that the whole fam got to go.. Your right. Travelling in a big group and the summer is challenging! Hopefully will return to Japan this fall... The exchange is amazing! Recent subbie from LA.. Cheers

[@MikeeRogers]

Thank you for the sub and glad you’re enjoying the Japan vlogs! Hoping to also visit again with different weather conditions. We loved it so much I can’t even imagine being there with better weather!

[@MomFoodPlantandThings]

Omg!! The bamboo forest is magnificent 😍😍😍. I love the traditional inn too.

[@nan----]

Another lovely video!! The bamboo was just like you said....AMAZING The food, even the convenient store food...delicious!! 😋 I'm jealous!! 😊

[@MikeeRogers]

Thanks Nan! We miss the food there! Just so clean and so affordable for quality meals! Fun fact… the bamboo only takes about 2 months to grow that tall! 😱

[@nan----]

@MikeeRogers WOW!! That's amazing, too!! 🤗

[@holaitsjeremie]

Mikee, you've done such an awesome job with this series! love that you're so close with your mom, i'm the same way with my mom and we're dying to go to Japan next year. thank you for sharing your travels and precious memories with us. cheers ~ jeremie

[@MikeeRogers]

Hey Jeremie, thank you and love that! The fact you're both wanting to go will make it even more special. Japan is top 3 countries for me so far!

[@jessedunbar2297]

Like the whiskey effect in this vlog. “Babe there’s 2000 people watching this vlog.” More of the stream of consciousness thoughts out loud. Haha😂

[@thesarahquijano]

Love this! Excited for Tokyo part 2!

[@MikeeRogers]

Thanks! It's gonna be a long one! lol

[@alwaysaik]

fallen in love with KYOTO (and LAWSONS) already through your vlog ⛩ LOVE the thumbnail Mikee ~ giving KYOTO fashion runway vibes, can't tell you're dying 🥵😄

[@MikeeRogers]

lol glad you couldn't tell 🥵, Kyoto is beautiful! Are you planning to go with you visit Japan? I hope so!

[@alwaysaik]

@@MikeeRogers definitely including about 4-5 days in KYOTO 🙂 although curious to hear more about your visit and thoughts on Nara.Considering whether we should spend a day there. Can't wait for Tokyo Part 2!! ✨

[@Celinelikedion]

oh my gosh that bamboo forest looks so magical ✨ that shoot fit was slaying, your mom is so precious 🥹 thanks for taking us along, it’s been so much fun living vicariously through these vlogs

[@MikeeRogers]

The bamboo forest and surrounding area was beautiful! 🎋

[@joycer7]

Thank you for your amazing videos!!! :) so hyped for this new video out. I’m traveling to Japan in September and I am pretty much going to the same locations! So excited 😊

[@MikeeRogers]

Nice! Jealous because I want to go back so bad haha. Have an amazing time!

[@joycer7]

@@MikeeRogers thank you! 😊 hopefully you and your husband can go back soon and check out those bars/food in Kabukicho and Roppongi area. That would be an awesome video!

[@23mlin]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE these vlogs!!! I have always wanted to visit Japan. Seeing it through your vlogs makes me want to go right now. I live in Sacramento, I could relate when you talked about the heat there. We finally ended a long streak of days above 100! 🥵

[@MikeeRogers]

If you have a chance to go, go for it! Japan has entered high on my list of favorite countries! But don't go in July lol 🥵

[@IAMthatIAM_TLM]

Hi👋🏽Mike! I love love love the intro!👘🥰

[@MikeeRogers]

Thanks! The into brings me right back to Kyoto!

[@MyThoughts_]

Another awesome Japan vlog 😊❤

[@MikeeRogers]

Thank you! ☺️❤️🇯🇵

[@darcyshikingdiaries]

28:41: Mom is beautiful and living her best life!

[@MikeeRogers]

Everyone says I could pass for Japanese... now I can see why seeing her with her Kimono on!

[@4syms4syms33]

​@@MikeeRogersyour mom is absolutely gorgeous in kimono (I'm Japanese living in Kyoto) You look good in yukata too!

[@MikeeRogers]

@@4syms4syms33 aww thank you! I bought a haori and am in love with it!

[@MomFoodPlantandThings]

Kyoto has to be my favvvorite place you all visited.

[@MikeeRogers]

It really was a beautiful city! Really got to see the awesome Japanese landscape outside of the urban jungle.

[@mistahdieu]

you are GRINDING out these videos! keep it going - hope you enjoyed your trip!!

[@MikeeRogers]

Thanks dude, enjoyed it so much! Got our travel bug back 🙌🏼

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Such a beautiful country! Thank you for the video!

[@MikeeRogers]

It really is!

[@ProcrastinatorsProgress]

The fear of being “come for” 😅☠️ It was nice to get a little bit of Donny dialog in this one and see you guys interacting a bit :) I gotta say, I’m not usually a Starbucks girl, but I LOVE seeing the international ones! Fantastic vlog, as always.

[@MikeeRogers]

😂😂 thanks for not coming for me lol and I'm the same, I usually only get Starbucks for convenience (and comfort because it reminds me of my college days).

[@arthurbridges6155]

Mikee, you looked great in the kimono...you should get one to bring back home with you...oh, and one for Donny too!

[@MikeeRogers]

Thank you! I was on the hunt for one but ended up scoring a second hand Haori… it’s got a beautiful silk pattern inside. Can’t wait to share it in my haul video.

[@sachiro3]

Welcome to Japan! You came to Japan in the hottest summer! Drink plenty of water and rest as you continue your journey. Especially the elderly need to be very careful.😂

[@MikeeRogers]

Thank you! We’re back now! We knew it would be hot but mom insisted we be there on her actual bday haha. But all good, that just means we’ll have to come back when the weather is much nicer!

[@sachiro3]

@@MikeeRogers Please come to Japan again! If possible, it may be better to do it in March, which is also the cherry blossom season, or in autumn, when the autumn leaves begin, or around October. Please take care of yourself, especially your mother!

[@MomFoodPlantandThings]

I basically liked everything about this vlog. 💯♥️ much love to Donny and your mom. Awww... your mom in the 👘 kimono is just precious. 31:00 ✌️😃

[@MikeeRogers]

I'm so glad we did that, she was so cute and had so much fun!

[@tagatote]

wow, walking in heat is kindda tough. i love lawson's store there and yes the take out food is fantastic.

[@kleelee2670]

Love this Kyoto vlog ❤ My husband and I fell in love with Japan with our first visit many, many years ago and now going on #8x's visiting - Haha. Kyoto is our favorite spot! When visiting Kyoto 10yrs ago - it was touristy but much quieter, less crowded. Now you see signs in Gion where there is no photo taking, ecetera - kind of killing the aura unfortunately but still a beautiful place to visit. We would stay at a Ryokan - a 10mins walk to the Starbucks in Gion but now the Ryokan is permanently closed : ( So much to do & see in Tokyo but Kyoto hits differently. Our vibe is more laid back, strolling vs go, go, go - Lol we like Kyoto's pace. You all are so courageous to brave the summer heat and nonetheless had a great time. I can't deal with the heat - Haha - hence not experience Japan in the summer 🤗 btw, your mom is super cute and what a fantastic 8oth bday celebration for her, spending it with all of her kids, grandkids and love ones. You are all truly blessed. Happy Belated Birthday, Momma! Here's to you and Donny planning your next Japan trip back ... this time you both need to stay at Kyoto at least 4-5 nites minimum. There is this beautiful museum - Miho museum I would recommend you visit next time in Kyoto. It's nestled up in the mountains and was designed my a renowned late Chinese American architect named I.M. Pei.

[@MikeeRogers]

Thank you for sharing and wow, 8! I'm so jealous haha. Omg, I do not recommend Japan in the summer, SO hot! Butmy mom was adamant about being there on her actual birthday. Ended up having an amazing time but the heat did slow us down. Kyoto's pace definitely was a nice change of pace and I felt at peace there. Thank you again for sharing!

[@kleelee2670]

@@MikeeRogers 💕

[@eadj2006]

Basically….if you can, i’d recommend going to Kyoto during cherry blossom season or the fall foliage in November. Absolutely beautiful. The thumbnail photo for the vlog is 👌 I’m curious as to why you didn’t enjoy Nara. From what I read before the deer are “highly regarded” I also wanted to suggest a video of your thoughts on traveling to Japan after having been there for a first visit - what you wish you knew, what worked, didn’t work, recommendations to other first time travelers there.

[@MikeeRogers]

Haha I see what you did there ☺️😂. We are definitely going back! I realized as editing I didn't talk about how much I actually loved Japan (I think my focus was on heat, food, heat, and mom lol) but we fell in love. We don't often visit countries multiple times but I can see us going to Japan a few more times! I totally thought about doing a separate video about thoughts on the trip as a first-timer/traveling with family/large group. Maybe later down the line! I think it would be a good way to incorporate some of the photos from the trip. As far as Nara goes,, it certainly was a beautiful area and the deer look healthy but the sight of all these beautiful deer around tourists and shops wasn't my favorite. I would have preferred to head straight to Kyoto for an extra full day there. But I'm no saint when it comes to ethics. I mentioned in my Osaka Vlog that we've swam with whale sharks in Cebu Philippines - which has its fair share of criticism.

[@oliviajolly792]

Thanks for sharing you'll vacation. ❤

[@MikeeRogers]

Very welcome Olivia, thank you for watching and always supporting! ❤️

[@DeeML593]

Hi Mikee, ugh I as so late watching your vlog…. I’m so sorry!!! Everything looked beautiful. Hi Donny y’all looked like you had a wonderful time. I miss your girls 🐶🫶🏼🐶🫶🏼 till next time ✌🏼✌🏼

[@MikeeRogers]

No worries Dee! We had a great time, one more 🇯🇵 Vlog and back to the girls lol

[@jrome9825]

Japan is where i want to move to and Live ❤

[@MikeeRogers]

I don't blame you! I could see myself living there haha.

[@jrome9825]

@@MikeeRogers right, its so beautiful and there's lots of stuff to do there

[@lifeofthesanjuans]

Now you got me counting how many times you say, "basically." Take a shot every time Mike says basically. LOL

[@MikeeRogers]

😂 Now i'm going to be so self-concious about saying it. I might have to edit half of them out. It's my "um" filler haha.

[@hellomichellebye]

I'm curious to hear dets about your Nara deer experience. I was amazed but had feelings about that too. Ain't no shame in the convenience food game! One of the many delights enjoyed exclusively in Japan, right?!

[@MikeeRogers]

Someone else asked as well so I'll copy and paste haha: As far as Nara goes,, it certainly was a beautiful area and the deer look healthy but the sight of all these beautiful deer around tourists and shops wasn't my favorite. I would have preferred to head straight to Kyoto for an extra full day there. But I'm no saint when it comes to ethics. I mentioned in my Osaka Vlog that we've swam with whale sharks in Cebu Philippines - which has its fair share of criticism.

[@ClaySoil]

We went to Japan for Cherry Blossoms this year and I had a bought small portable massage gun. It was a life saver every day after many many hours of walking. If you still are there maybe you can get a small one for your mom

[@MikeeRogers]

Thank you for the awsome tip! We're back now but this is a great travel hack! And wow, the cherry blossoms must have been beautiful!

[@ClaySoil]

@@MikeeRogers it was amazing, already planning to go back again :)

[@MikeeRogers]

@@ClaySoil we want to go back too!

[@johnyk2343]

Your video quality is so great. Do you color grade your own footage or use luts?

[@MikeeRogers]

Thanks! I use a LUT very minimally (like 25%) and only really color grade when in bad indoor lighting otherwise I just drop the highlights and call it a day!

[@nan----]

Basically...I will say it for you!! 🤭😄

[@MikeeRogers]

🤣🤣🤣

[@anthonyfreeman2147]

I’ve gained six pounds just watching this series! 🙆🏾‍♂️😂❤

[@MikeeRogers]

Lmao! I gained 2! I thought I would lose with all the walking but the food and beer won (as usual) 😂

[@arthurbridges6155]

Mike, you look like a scrub!!! (ha ha) ... actually dude you look fine.. 😊

[@MikeeRogers]

Hahah! Looked and felt like one lol

[@jessedunbar2297]

Like the whiskey effect in this vlog. “Babe there’s 2000 people watching this vlog.” More of the stream of consciousness thoughts out loud. Haha😂

[@MikeeRogers]

😂😂😂