Fuji apples are like candy. Japanese fruits are special.
@TalesFromOurPocket Жыл бұрын
Yes, they're so good!! 😍😍
@coloursofjapan Жыл бұрын
That's true! We love ichigo so much - we even made a video about it! 🍓
@zgravity00 Жыл бұрын
It was great to meet you both. Glad you found us and enjoyed our exhibits. Thanks!
@TalesFromOurPocket Жыл бұрын
It was great to meet you, too! Such great timing on our part. 😁😁
@daichishokkaidocountrylife4459 Жыл бұрын
Fuji apples are originally from Aomori prefecture. If you love apples, go to Aomori next time, you will find a lot🍎
@TalesFromOurPocket Жыл бұрын
ありがとうございました。次回のリストに追加させていただきます。❤️
@michikado Жыл бұрын
いつも楽しい動画ありがとう。まとめられたことほもう日本旅行は終わりですか、寂しいですね。❤
@TalesFromOurPocket Жыл бұрын
私たちの旅をご覧いただき、ありがとうございました。😊 😊
@ゆうじ-y7b5 ай бұрын
Aomori Prefecture is the best known area in Japan to grow apples. As Aomori is connected to Tokyo by JR(Japan Railway) East, like Tohoku Shinkansen, a lot of apples, I think, are brought to Tokyo so that you can find many apple juices in vending machines on JR platforms in Tokyo. Naturally, you cannot find apple juices that much around Mt. Fuji, even though the apple's name is Fuji.
@jimtakahashi4638 Жыл бұрын
I think what makes a country attractive to tourists and residents alike is the 4 “tures” : nature, culture, infrastructure and human nature. And JPN is extremely high in all the 4 aspects. Yeah, I also love Fuji apples. They are great both in taste and texture : sweet, juicy yet crunchy. I used to find them quite often here in NZ, but not recently. So, I buy something similar : NZ Rose
@TalesFromOurPocket Жыл бұрын
I really love the 4 "tures" theory. Makes absolute sense! And agreed those things make a place attractive when they score high! Nice!!
@jimtakahashi4638 Жыл бұрын
@@TalesFromOurPocket : Glad you agree. I'm a Japanese living in NZ (26yrs). And, there's another "ture" for residents : future!
@coloursofjapan Жыл бұрын
Wow, so great you got to meet the artist! Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
@TalesFromOurPocket Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! 😊
@wherearewe-yt Жыл бұрын
We would love to go to that teamLab exhibit. Looks amazing! And 7/11 food is freakin' amazing in Japan.
@TalesFromOurPocket Жыл бұрын
The teamLab exhibit was unlike anything else we've ever done. Definitely go the next time you're in Tokyo! 😊
@coloursofjapan Жыл бұрын
TeamLab is a must when in Tokyo! The outdoor version in Osaka is amazing, too!
Excellent video! I live in Kansai so I was happy to see what you shared! The food is amazing in Japan, even at the convenience stores! Pretty cheap prices and amazingly fresh! Also, it is very clean here, no garbage on the streets, also, no garbage cans except at train stations, so carry your trash all day with you, then recycle it on the train platform! My relatives who came to visit us said they were surprised that cash was used so much, and their credit card did not work, so not so many options for elec. payments. Yea, this is still true. Thanks for your video!
@TalesFromOurPocket Жыл бұрын
Yes! We had read about having to carry your garbage with you, and that's the only reason it didn't make it to our list. 😂 The food is soooo good. We miss it already!
@coloursofjapan Жыл бұрын
So great to read that you love Japan so much! 🙂
@pumpkinhill4570 Жыл бұрын
Seeing both a kamoshika and a kiji on your trip you know Japan likes you. There’s a lot to see, please come back any time. 🎎🎏
@TalesFromOurPocket Жыл бұрын
Thank you! At the time, we didn't realize how special the animals were that we saw. 😊😊
@chromists Жыл бұрын
I noticed that Heather became more and more beautiful during her stay in Japan. Of course, Bill also became cooler.
You can exchange the coin changes in some 7/11, there’s a machine especially converting coins to paper money
@TalesFromOurPocket Жыл бұрын
Oh, we didn't know that!! Thank you for the tip!
@florencekamoshida9152 Жыл бұрын
Fun and interesting vlog🎉🎉, next time when you are in japan, put money in your train card for shopping, many shops accept it
@TalesFromOurPocket Жыл бұрын
Yes, we should have used our Suica card more in shops instead of using cash! 😂😂 That would have helped a lot. Thank you!
@lwajun5681 Жыл бұрын
While it is true that cash is still in circulation in Japan, this is not always the case! The other day I met a foreigner on the bus who was carrying a large amount of coins sorted into boxes. Unfortunately, many Japanese pay for public transportation with IC cards. Also, many stores support electronic payment with smartphones. In other words, Japanese people often use payment methods other than credit cards as well as cash. Traffic IC cards can also be used at convenience stores and many restaurants. There are also transportation IC cards for foreigners, so please search for "Welcome Suica" or "PASMO PASSPORT".
@Bodneyblue Жыл бұрын
Hi folks. I have now been through the Peace Museum in Hiroshima. The story's of the children demise were very touching. And being able to put a face to the child brings it home. So sad. With them being in the museum they should not be forgotten...as you are only truly gone when no-one remembers you. If we could only turn back time. I'm gonna spend the rest of the day wandering the streets, as tomorrow I am heading for Kyoto. 3 full days before heading to Tokyo for the last 3 days or so before heading home. I know I will miss being here. Chances of me returning is very very small. Money situ will never allow this kind of trip again. I was told in a fortune at a shine I will get a proposal. I hope it is from a beautiful Japanese lady... As they have captured my heart. The idea of returning home to my grey miserable life in Scotland feels me with despair. sigh.
@TalesFromOurPocket Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you're making the most of your trip!!
@ゆうじ-y7b5 ай бұрын
Dom Dom is a hamburger restaurant chain.
@ajk9087 Жыл бұрын
I worked in Ginza many years ago. It was more elegant than the present Ginza. After many Asian tourists started to come to Ginza, its atmosphere appears to have changed. When I worked in Ginza, most tourists to it were white people from Europe and America.
@MedakanoPapa2 ай бұрын
The best way to reduce coins, put all coins into Cash Registers when you shop at convenience stores or others. It sort out your coins, changes should be most less coins.
@KeithTKO Жыл бұрын
Japanese toilets rocks!
@coloursofjapan Жыл бұрын
haha, that's true!!
@user-tangibleorange Жыл бұрын
Thank you for visiting our beautiful country. Next time please spend sometimes in North. Tohoku or Hokkaido. I personally strongly recommend North-East of Hokkaido. it might be a road trip... And don't worry about school kids, they will deracinate soon. Because Japanese birth rate is pretty low.
@TalesFromOurPocket Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and thank you for the tip for next time!
@donelsweepjr Жыл бұрын
wow!濃厚ですか?
@TalesFromOurPocket Жыл бұрын
Yes?
@flyersaga Жыл бұрын
Sony filming Sony! Your convo about new camera gear that you "need" felt very familiar 😂 My husband and I have that discussion all the time
@TalesFromOurPocket Жыл бұрын
The struggle is real. 😂 😂
@ChanceVang Жыл бұрын
Do you want to live there one day or just contunie to live in America just wondering because for me I want to live there as a American Thank you are enjoy Japan and follow the rules some people don't enjoy your rest of the trip
@TalesFromOurPocket Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I don't even know whether it would be possible for us (as Americans) to live in Japan someday? Sure would be amazing though!
@tzi_music Жыл бұрын
*You Love Japan? So you will like my music too! I create beautiful Instrumentals with Oriental Motifs! 😉*
@coloursofjapan Жыл бұрын
sounds cool!
@tzi_music Жыл бұрын
@@coloursofjapan Thanks :)
@drewcorry5056 Жыл бұрын
I am shocked that neither of these made your top 5 Hands down my top 2 is 1 that with so many people in Tokyo they get away with cutting of public transportation at 1AM and have NO 24/7 service. ##2 is that ALL ATM Machines are locked from12AM until 4AM daily. Excellent video and job.
@TalesFromOurPocket Жыл бұрын
You're right on that first one! We did have a night that we cut short because the transit shut down at 1am. Maybe that was for the best though... 😂
@pumpkinhill4570 Жыл бұрын
LOL! What a miserable comment. XD I hope you find a country you like better. And you can just use ATMs at 24 hour convenience stores btw. 😂
@drewcorry5056 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the country. Never said I did not, was there for 3 wks.
@tubberjunkie1 Жыл бұрын
What gear do you use to film? Did you use a drone as well? If so do you need permission to fly?
@TalesFromOurPocket Жыл бұрын
Hi! We have our gear linked in the description. 😊 We had to register our drone with Japan in order to fly and then needed to follow the rules (we were not able to fly much). Ours doesn't weigh much and did not require permission every time we flew.
@tubberjunkie1 Жыл бұрын
@@TalesFromOurPocket thank you for taking the time to message me back. I just found your videos and I love you guys amazing job on your videos. Can’t wait to see more 😃
You misunderstand Japan. 70% of the land in Japan is mountainous. Therefore, it is natural that Japan has a lot of greenery. When walking in big cities such as Tokyo and Osaka, you will be surprised by the latest technology, but at the same time, Japan is a country of beautiful nature. In addition, Japan is a land on multiple large faults, so there are many earthquakes, and because it is surrounded by the sea, there are also disasters such as typhoons and tsunamis. For a long time, the Japanese people have lived with such natural disasters, so they have acquired the technology to deal with them. Also, as a philosophy of life, we are prepared to die in a sudden natural disaster. The Japanese are a "tolerant" people who live with the fear of being robbed of their lives by natural disasters and awe of nature.
@TalesFromOurPocket Жыл бұрын
We actually experienced a small earthquake on our first night in Kyoto! It was my (Heather's) first! We knew there were volcanos, so we knew there would be mountainous areas - we (ignorantly) didn't realize they'd be so green and beautiful, especially the islands. We can't wait to go back and explore them sometime! 😊😊
@Bodneyblue Жыл бұрын
Now in Kyoto...and my first impression is.. it's not very friendly. At least I don't feel welcomed. It's the least friendly place I have visited..no..tell a lie .. Shinjuku. Felt as rough as a bagders a** as the saying goes. But so far this place feels cold. Disappointed. Now wondering if I should have made my stay here shorter...Hope it picks up ...Best room I'm staying in, yet the one I like least. Feels cold and lifeless. Windows blocked with paper shutters?...so can't look out. Whats that about.? Felt I was signing into a prison..are you a gang member or a member of organised crime?...what kind of questions are those to ask guests.?...Not happy so far. Hope some site seeing tomorrow will improve things. But so far wishing I was somewhere else.
@TalesFromOurPocket Жыл бұрын
How is it going now? Re the 3rd degree at some places, we are both wondering if maybe you have a visible tattoo? We learned that in Japan, they are deeply suspicious of people with tattoos because they are highly associated with Japanese mafia. Some hotels won't let you even stay there if you have a tattoo! Even if you're not Japanese - they sometimes assume you're associated with them. I'm sorry that part of your trip didn't go as well as you hoped. We hope it's turned around!!
@Bodneyblue Жыл бұрын
@@TalesFromOurPocket I am trapped in Shin-Osaka station. I cannot find my way out. I need to get to the Midosuji Line. But have to go through gates. Yet every time I try, I get blocked. I am getting stressed as I can find no way to get to the Midosuji Line...or to forget visited Osaka and try to get back to Kyoto. It's my last full day here and so far it has been awful. I have not enjoyed Kyoto. I am so stressed.
@TalesFromOurPocket Жыл бұрын
Are you still trapped? Ask one of the workers!! They'd be happy to help you!
@Bodneyblue Жыл бұрын
@@TalesFromOurPocket I do have 1 tattoo, but it's small and top of left arm...so they would not have seen it. A left over from my more youthful days.
@Bodneyblue Жыл бұрын
@@TalesFromOurPocket I got out after wasting 40 min going around and around in circles. Eventually I showed what I was hoping to do to a guy near one of the gates. He kindly pointed me in the right direction for the line I needed to get to downtown Osaka. I don't interact with folks very well. Since losing my partner, my anxiety, depression and being alone, isolated (no friends or family)..means I've lost the ability to interact. I stress and kind of panic. So I find it hard to approach anyone..especially if I need help. And being in a completely different country makes it so much harder.