8 Reasons Why I Would NEVER Live in Tokyo! 🙅🏾‍♂️🇯🇵

Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to live in one of the world’s most iconic cities? In this video, I’m breaking down the 8 shocking reasons why, despite its incredible allure, I would NEVER choose to live in Tokyo! From the surprising challenges of daily life to the unexpected cultural differences, I’ll share my personal experiences and insights that might just change how you see Japan’s bustling capital. Whether you’re considering moving to Tokyo or just curious about life in Japan, you won’t want to miss this deep dive into what makes this city both fascinating and frustrating. Watch till the end to see if you agree with my reasons-some of them might just surprise you! 🌏
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[@dylanhill1640]

I have lived in Tokyo for 27 years without any issues.

[@JiaruiChen_]

U must be in a wheelchair

[@dylanhill1640]

@@JiaruiChen_ Cancel my subscription because I don’t need your issues.

[@JiaruiChen_]

u must be one of those white kids in Japan who nobody cares about since you’re not Japanese

[@JiaruiChen_]

you must be one of those white dudes in Japan that nobody cares about because you’re not Japanese lmao

[@kojamaru5430]

Fully agree with points 1 to 4. I'm Japanese, but I couldn't even last a year in Tokyo. If I were to live somewhere, the countryside is definitely better. There's mountains and the sea, and nature is wonderful. Tokyo is more like a theme park; it's not a place for people to live.

[@peaceloveShu]

@@kojamaru5430 I visited Osaka and that was cool, would love to check out the country side. Theme park is an accurate description though. Appreciate you sharing your perspective!

[@jph4852]

Tokyo is much more than the 23-ward area. Explore the western area, they have fields and mountains there.

[@azabujuban-hito8085]

A foreigner in Japan is whining about...Japanese language in Japan. It's hilarious !! it's soo entitled for foreigners thinking that everyone here in Japan should use English just to cater to their needs. And then further whining about the heat and humidity...in SUMMER !!😂😂😂

[@cooliipie]

English is the future

[@azabujuban-hito8085]

@@cooliipie Not here in Japan🤷‍♀️

[@cooliipie]

@@azabujuban-hito8085 With their birthrate? 🤣 Yes it is

[@azabujuban-hito8085]

​@@cooliipie Not your country. Worry about yours first LMFAO

[@cooliipie]

@@azabujuban-hito8085 I live in Asia

[@endfinity7924]

Precisely where in NY can you find an apartment that has a gym and pool, that's NOT shoebox, for $1,000/month? Have you actually ever been to NY? Also, Tokyo is on the coast of Japan. Hence there is a place called Tokyo Bay. Just like NY, there are areas where you cannot swim in the ocean. I can't think of an *intelligent* person complaining that Japanese is spoken primarily in Japan.

[@GunterD1337]

My 2 cents: Tokyo has no pros compared to other cities such as Osaka, Yokohama, Fukuoka except for the fact more festivals, concerts etc will be there and most high level jobs are in Tokyo but let's be real now for a moment. Most foreigners don't do these jobs, they do low level jobs. The list of cons on the other hand is long. Higher cost of living, more crowded, ridiculous queues at restaurants, smaller apartments, people are more stressed out and cold, city is so big it takes you forever to get into real nature.

[@bruhadesigns]

Bro, I want to comment positively so I can pass on information instead of the opposite. There are tons of reasons to not live in Tokyo but yours I didn`t fully get. I do hope you do more research though. Regarding earthquakes, all of Asia experiences earthquakes. That includes Bali and KL. They don`t get them as often as Tokyo and that is true. However all of Asia gets them. The biggest difference is that the majority of Tokyo has earthquake resisitent housing. Most buildings are made that way by law. During the major earthquake during 3/11 the majority of Tokyo was fine structurally. If that happened in other countries the devestation would be worse. Housing : only apartments in the yamanote circle near the most famous places are expensive and small beyond 1000 USD. An apartment for 1000 USD would actually pay for twice the space I already have which is 2 rooms. Weather : Tokyo has 4 seasons. You came to Tokyo during Obon week which is literally a nation wide vacation time. I will stop there. I hear you on some things but it`s better to put out info instead of just feelings on the web with more in depth info.

[@peaceloveShu]

@@bruhadesigns If I was there I’d prefer to live near the most famous places otherwise it would defeat the purpose of being there (for me). And living outside of the circle, I would assume it takes more time to commute to the “most famous places” (correct me if I’m wrong) which I also consider to be inconvenient. I’d preferably like to stay within a 25 minute commute of Shibuya. So I’m sure there are more affordable places but not in the region I’m looking for, with the amenities that I’m looking for. If so, definitely show me! Nonetheless I appreciate you taking a positive approach, I don’t know everything so you sharing your knowledge is helpful. Just speaking on my experience and some facts, not necessarily feelings. Thanks for watching and commenting family! 🇯🇵🤙🏾

[@flygirl7976]

The simple answer, bro. YOU cannot afford to live there.

[@ericd1084]

It's not just about the price. A significant amount of stuff there was not suitable for me. I can't even buy clothes or shoes there. I'm 6'4" and I wear size 13 shoes. They don't offer my size. There are things about the culture that just weren't my preference. It's a bunch of stuff.

[@HFlame7]

He talked about more than price.

[@peaceloveShu]

You’re right. Donation link in description 😞

[@Almighty_Xerxes]

Hey Shu I love the content, I just wanted to suggest for these types of videos maybe it would be helpful for others if you segmented the reasons in the watch bar so people would know where all the reasons are placed in the video while scrubbing through if they do so

[@peaceloveShu]

@@Almighty_Xerxes Not a bad idea bro, thank you! 🇯🇵🤙🏾

[@byjordanatkins]

so then where would be the ideal place for you to live that meets all your criteria: affordable, good weather year-round, 24-hour public transportation, natural disaster-proof, and only English-speaking?

[@travelexploreasia9576]

Hey bro how are you, I came across you recently and love your videos, so one love from Việt Nam and I 100% agree with you about Japan / Tokyo, I once thought about moving to Japan but had to change my mind due to the cons out weighing the pro, but if you're looking for a good mix and more nature, according to all my research (Fukuoka Japan / Yufuin) will be a wonderful adventure bro, it's cooler, has mountains, beaches, a great local coffee scene, it's also the food capital of Japan and a entrepreneurial hub for start ups and it boarders South Korea, so give a look see and make a video about your experience because there's a lot more cultural aspects in Fukuoka .

[@peaceloveShu]

Ok ok, appreciate the tips family!! Will have to look into those places 🤙🏾

[@endfinity7924]

You also have a video, WHY I LOVE TOKYO, which is three months old. Yeah, anything for upvotes.

[@biohazu6509]

An American in Japan that doesn't speak Japanese, whines about earthquakes(no earthquakes in Cali, whines about $1000 small apartments(he's from New York i don't think he can find apartments for $1000). America needs to teach basic geography at least.

[@peaceloveShu]

@@biohazu6509 I’m not from New York lol .. wherever you’re from needs to teach basic comprehension at least 😂😉

[@PPB_Army]

A bicycle rental or vehicle rental will do you well. Many Japanese do Vanlife (rent camper or small van for living and travel) A White or Grey umbrella will help greatly with avoiding heat. Check into renting a home or Airbnb outside of Tokyo with good train access. Just a few options you could consider. Keep up the great work man 💪🏾👍🏾

[@peaceloveShu]

@@PPB_Army Good ideas bro! Thank you, will do 🇯🇵🤙🏾

[@dont_call_me_anthony89]

All of these points (heat and quakes aside) are a big reason why I prefer living in Chiba prefecture. I'd rather commute to Tokyo and do my thing and then take the 45-minute train ride back home.

[@peaceloveShu]

That’s interesting! I may need to look into some other prefectures and see what’s out there.

[@dont_call_me_anthony89]

@peaceloveShu I know you said you didn't like long commutes so I recommend giving the outer Tokyo wards like Edogawa or Adachi a shot. Neither are too far and they're more affordable. They're like the equivalent of Queens (yeah, I'm a New Yorker too 😂)

[@derekc9835]

Great place to be a tourist but not fun living/working in Tokyo as a salaryman. Its going to get hotter and more humid in Asia and globally, theres also typhoon season so its warm gross rain with 90+ weather. Kyoto is a perfect mix of nature, traditional and modern but its getting crowded because everyone is leaving their towns and outskirts for the big cities and job opportunities despite the vast amount of versatile transportation, countryside is just for vacations and the elderly. Most foreigners have also said they will always feel like an "outsider" despite learning the language or living in Japan for many many years unless you start a family and those kids are "acknowledged". Combined with strict immigration policies, theres a reason why birth rates are declining in all these top tier modern countries with a homogenous population, (korea,japan,hongkong,china etc) people are too busy working and not enough government benefits to start a family, its happening globally but north america and europe have millions of immigrants to replace the aging population. These are still great places but maybe lose its charm and safety in the next 20-30 years because they need to make hard choices now or its going to keep free falling in their economy and dying future.

[@peaceloveShu]

@@derekc9835 Love your perspective! Definitely agree with you. Interesting point you make with immigrants being able to replace population while other places that is less common. Appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@ranx9078]

One, you can’t afford it.

[@LottoLogista]

Tokyo isnt exactly ideal for freelancers, unless you have a solid game plan. They have far cheaper placss to live outside of Osaka for the fraction of a NYC apartment

[@peaceloveShu]

@@LottoLogista Yeah I stayed in Kyoto for a few days not too long ago. Different but cool vibe!

[@josephlopez9899]

Just gonna say that this summer has been the hottest in Japans history

[@peaceloveShu]

@@josephlopez9899 Ok that’s good context!

[@Janay87]

Love the transparency!

[@peaceloveShu]

@@Janay87 Have to keep it real! 🇯🇵🤙🏾

[@M1247-n8e]

Tokyo is expensive and it is not for you. You have to have money 💸 it is not like any other Asian country. Las Vegas weather is 120 degrees 🥵🥵🥵😰 😂😅🤣🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵

[@dennismyl6686]

I stayed there for 6 months. It was awesome. Instead of walking around and recording myself playing smart and knowledgeable, I met lots of people, hooked up with a chick and cruised me around, tried the best restaurants and partied every night. I even left my phone in a club and the next day I went to check if they found a phone there and they had it there waiting for me. You can go back to where you come from then.

[@peaceloveShu]

@@dennismyl6686 Lol I guess that’s the difference between us! You can only play and pretend, but me, I’m actually smart and knowledgeable 😂😉

[@dennismyl6686]

Yes, you are truly smart and knowledgeable, yet can't even handle life in a country in the G8. 🤣

[@TheDoughGetta]

You ain’t lying it is hot as fuck in Tokyo right now in August.

[@peaceloveShu]

@@TheDoughGetta 😂😂😂 I wasn’t prepared at all

[@TheDoughGetta]

I just came from the Philippines so I was ready but damn it was hotter than I thought it would be. The city is amazing but not sure I would want to live here either.

[@joelowdon1615]

I feel like you should probably just do the minimum bit of research before travelling somewhere

[@XY-rh3if]

Cage house apartments, Tokyo/San Francisco style

[@chiangea3495]

No natural disaster, English speaking population, 90days visa free entry, low cost of living, multi cultural environment, truly Asia foods choices=Malaysia !

[@peaceloveShu]

I have a lot of love in my heart for Malaysia! 🇲🇾💛

[@challenger516]

Everyone will leave Malaysia if you give them a green card.

[@ahmadalias6407]

12 years straight Malayaia is d top destination for japanese to migrate

[@peaceloveShu]

@@ahmadalias6407 Never knew that!

[@azabujuban-hito8085]

Not really. Hawaii is still a top destination for most Japanese. But lately Singapore also too.

[@jlindsey1991]

​@@azabujuban-hito8085 Are you Japanese?

[@superkidd04]

Luv your honesty man 😮👍🏼

[@peaceloveShu]

@@superkidd04 Glad you appreciate it! 🇯🇵🤙🏾

[@quietstormdj1471]

Doesn't sound like East Asia is your cup of tea, which is fine. SE Asia is better overall with more bang for your buck. Tbh, Tokyo is one of the most expensive places in the world to live.

[@peaceloveShu]

@@quietstormdj1471 Yeah i love SE Asia I can’t lie

[@roselavender2222]

I guess it comes down to what your preferences are and for the long term. Tropical fruits, cheap cost of living, beaches, mountains and jungles; it's Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam for me. I wanna move to SE Asia badly.

[@peaceloveShu]

@@roselavender2222 Yep! That’s all it is. SE Asia has my heart for sure

[@tanpham762]

Most Asian countries are hot!

[@peaceloveShu]

@@tanpham762 This is true! ☀️

[@Lala63-r8o]

The locals won’t allow foreigners to eat at their local restaurants together with them. And yes, I 100% agree with you. We can visit and go for holiday there BUT we won’t survive living there. The cost of living is way too high and the lifestyle is way too depressing (in my pov)

[@azabujuban-hito8085]

uhmm..I came from Switzerland. I live in Tokyo and been living here for almost 8 years. And I NEVER experienced being rejected by locals to eat at the local restaurant. NEVER.😂😂

[@azabujuban-hito8085]

And the cost of living here in Tokyo is even cheaper than in my hometown, Geneva

[@challenger516]

@@azabujuban-hito8085 People kept saying this not knowing a lot of Japanese restaurant need reservation 😂

[@azabujuban-hito8085]

​@@challenger516 Indeed. And they'll be playing victim afterward 😂

[@challenger516]

@@Lala63-r8o May I ask which restaurant?

[@polodhtip6061]

go visit other places. tokyo is just a big city in japan. matsumoto, ise, miyajima, nikko, kamakura, enoshima. being in japan in summer also worst time of the year

[@peaceloveShu]

@@polodhtip6061 I will look into those places, thank you! 🇯🇵🤙🏾

[@JYbD2015-sg9xx]

But it can't be hotter or more humid than Kuala Lumpur, right?

[@peaceloveShu]

It was honestly just as hot as KL but the thing is, in KL I had a nice condo with a pool.. in Tokyo I had a shoe box with no pool lol

[@MurtadhaJlil]

How much the heet degree for real?

[@ericd1084]

I mentioned that on your first Japan video (on this visit). Japan in general is not my cup of tea. I much prefer Malaysia and Vietnam.

[@peaceloveShu]

@@ericd1084 Yeah you’re right. Vietnam has my heart as of now!

[@raretrent6415]

Love this ! Traveling soon and definitely going to Japan / Malaysia .. I wouldn’t live in Japan based off the things you said definitely lol .. I live in Louisiana right now and I HATE THE HEAT!!! 95/97 degrees here during summer and sometimes after that it’s awful !!.. so I get that fr .. but you say you’d recommend other places to live in Asia .. like where ?

[@peaceloveShu]

@@raretrent6415 Most places are hot so thats something to deal with but the difference is, in other places in Southeast Asia you can have a nice condo with a pool or a beach but in Tokyo that doesn’t exist. My first time in Tokyo weather was very pleasant but this go around was the COMPELTE opposite. Honestly anywhere in SE Asia is super chill. I’ve been to Kuala Lumpur, Bali, and Vietnam .. any of those are suitable. Will visit the other countries in the near future

[@raretrent6415]

@@peaceloveShuthank you bro, I saw the Malaysia vlog you posted lol. I DM you on Instagram about that. Definitely visiting one day ! But thanks for the insight!! Keep these videos coming fr ! Been rocking with you for YEARS ! 🫡 keep going bro.

[@peaceloveShu]

@@raretrent6415 Oh fashooo! Whenever you out here bro definitely hmu 🤙🏾

[@Koindewk]

You're 100% right

[@tatsumasa6332]

Should move to Noto, where it's almost still the same since 1/1.

[@peaceloveShu]

@@tatsumasa6332 I have to do some research on that! 📝

[@tatsumasa6332]

@@peaceloveShu go there and take a look around for yourself.

[@themans8226]

youre entitled bro

[@emageemage3807]

You need to spend time learning how to create more effective and visually appealing videos. There is nothing appealing from watching a person complain with limited vocabulary with a camera two inches from their face while wearing plastic transparent glasses.

[@peaceloveShu]

@@emageemage3807 You have to start somewhere bro! I’d NEVER hate on you for TRYING. I pray to God you achieve whatever it is you want out of life and that nobody tries to diminish your light just because you aren’t perfect in their eyes. God bless bro, look in the mirror and think about the energy you’re putting into this beautiful world.

[@emageemage3807]

@@peaceloveShu Critique is NOT hate. Providing you with constructive criticism is the complete opposite of the idiotic term "hate." If you are going to post videos and blog, learn to do it correctly. And by correctly, I am speaking of camera angles, editing, dialog, lighting, and scenes and settings. You say "bro, and, um, feel me, and like about 3.5 million times on every video. Learn to speak with intent and describe your points effectively. Your content is at a TUBI level when others are producing Star Wars.

[@peaceloveShu]

@@emageemage3807 See there you go. Camera angles, lighting, filler words .. that’s constructive criticism. Telling me to do better with no actual actionable steps is hate. And what about the “plastic transparent glasses” that’s constructive criticism too? Lol Like I said look in the mirror and think about the impact you have in the world leaving comments on strangers video like your first comment. Have a good day family!

[@emageemage3807]

@@peaceloveShu Again, "HATE" is NOT critique. You millennials grew up with play dates and you never had to battle rap or rip (tell jokes) on each other. You never played football in the streets or played killer basketball with hard fouls. You think that someone speaking to you directly is harsh and cruel. My Dad used to elbow me in the chest like Karl Malone when I was in my teens. He didn't "hate on me " LOL...He was preparing me for the real world!!! Why in the hell would you have your feelings hurt because of a description of your glasses???? That comment was about camera angles. You are holding a camera at arms length and the damn focal point in clear transparent glasses. Imagine wating a KZbin video on a 65 inch screen and it being overwhelmed by glasses and then hearing "bro" every 22 seconds. That is a description.....it is NOT "hate." YOU are not a member of the KKK. My comments are NOT hate. Also, I am sending a clip of an elderly Japanese man whom is behaving like a clown on a train: instagram.com/reel/C_E5RwvS7AL/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== YOU cannot fight a Japanese person in their country. You will be arrested and detained for 13 days without bail. Me "telling" this is NOT "HATE." YOU need to understand that some Japanese people will trip out and behave irrationally but YOU have to keep your cool.

[@morganfreeman1507]

no hate but alot of these cons are pretty manageable, outside of america not everybody has pools or king size beds and spacious apartments. the earthquakes and travel stuff is spot on though

[@peaceloveShu]

@@morganfreeman1507 Agreed! Definitely manageable. And I understand not everybody has pools or king size beds and spacious apartments; those places just aren’t for me, you know. Thank you for sharing your perspective family!! 🇯🇵🤙🏾

[@morganfreeman1507]

@@peaceloveShu love the content bro keep it up

[@superkidd04]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@yingfucheng1694]

Like 👍

[@SamyL_]

Yoo man, I'm a black man from Germany and I would also like to visit Japan one day. Now I have heard some things about some specific people called gaijin hunter, who are looking for foreigners for some special reasons, for example they just want to have a mixed race baby and then leave you afterwards. I wanted to ask you what are your thoughts about them and have you encountered a gaijin hunter so far? Do you consider it as another reason, not to stay in Japan long term? Btw nice video bro, keep it up the good work 👍🏾

[@peaceloveShu]

@@SamyL_ What’s up man! I personally have not experienced that, maybe it’s because I have only been there short term (max a week). But I would probably be able to decipher whether she’s a good woman or not and avoid if necessary. Wouldn’t let that specific reason influence me not staying long term, maybe the dating scene in general though. Appreciate you watching and commenting bro! 🇯🇵🤙🏾

[@azabujuban-hito8085]

I live in Tokyo and I would say that you should not worry too much about it. Blacks are not exactly in high demand here. in fact, locals tend to steer clear of it.

[@mitch20003]

I'm half Japanese, have family there. Wouldn't live in Tokyo. I have family in Akita, Chiba and kashiwa. I would live in Akita, it's pretty rural but probably not foreigner friendly there just being honest. Go visit kashiwa in Chiba. Tokyo is way too dense

[@SamyL_]

Thank you for your answers, guys! Yeah I see, so it's not everyone like that, maybe just a low percentage of the population. I'm glad about that, it gives the opportunity to find a sincere woman, although it might be hard to find the right girl.

[@challenger516]

LOL no one gonna hunt you down unless you're good looking. You're safe. Get out more.

[@tezb28]

So Japan is hotter then Vietnam?

[@peaceloveShu]

@@tezb28 at the time of this video I was 100% hotter than I ever been in Vietnam

[@dompdompdomp]

Facts! All these people going crazy over Japan on social media… but naw Japan ain’t it.

[@ImRezaF]

There is beach in Tokyo, like in Odaiba. Just need to do more research but it's there.

[@ClaroKirari]

混んでるのは東京と大阪だけよ〜(観光客が多すぎる)

[@peaceloveShu]

What other places in Japan should I visit?

[@nepakichi5676]

@@peaceloveShu 小笠原諸島

[@giomusah2155]

@@peaceloveShu Go to Osaka...Cheaper, grungier, artsy....like the Chicago of Japan...whereas Tokyo is like Wash. DC...For living Osaka is better...better food, women, and living costs.

[@jlindsey1991]

Damn you ruined my plan to live in Osaka. 😂

[@imveryhungry112]

I travel abroan a lot too. America is the best country on earth. People can hate on it all they want but noone actually ever leaves because america is amazing. And the Japanese would beg for usa visa 😅 thats why we have to start protecting america rather than trying to degrade and change it.

[@user-tx8ch2tg7k]

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