Buying a Jeep in Japan was harder than I thought...

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Now the big question is… what to name her! Any ideas?

[@ryanDogAdventure]

Hmm, do you see it as a gal? If that, then your name being Hannah, Japanese for flower…. Some kind of harmony on the name….

[@ryanDogAdventure]

Maybe Chris has a nickname he calls you that would be an extension to you…. Just brain farting.

[@aryogono6338]

"Kuma" perhaps (a word play on kuruma)... @Currently Hannah check out this Jeep set up,,, looks pretty handy.. you might want to do the same 😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJXIqYl4a5dnp7M

[@kungfool69]

"JEEPERS CREEPERS"

[@NNive]

Looks like an Eddie!

[@mkznan5963]

I also live in Japan and a car enthusiast. I think the reason why nobody bid was because it was around market price. The whole point of a car auction is you're able to get a car under of what you can get at a used car dealership. 3.4 mil yen + 185,000 yen is very similar to what you could have bought at a used car dealership. The only difference is you went through a lot of hassle and possibly no warranty.

[@sc0ttw0ng]

I'm no expert by any stretch, but I'd make sure the stock spring load on the Wrangler Sport can handle the added weight of the RTT + fridge + water and all the gear you want to carry. Even if you don't want to lift it, per se - the vehicle could benefit from a more aggressive spring load similarly if you were towing. Love the new ride! Good luck with all the upcoming adventures!

[@Vemiia]

iirc, JKU sport stock cargo + passenger payload capacity is 880lbs (this is of course, different than towing capacity). this particular one has definitely received some immediately visible modifications, which she mentioned, so there may be more underneath which may effect that. I'm glad to see a Jeep though! I've had my TJ for 16 years now and I have an order direct from Jeep for a JL that I'll hopefully see sometime late fall. (I'm keeping the TJ, but I'll be lifting the body off for a deep check n' tune up since it's going on 24yrs old and me myself and I only have so much spare tool time lol.) wranglers are so fun and can take you to all sorts of adventures. and there's such a great community out there of people who give advice and ideas.

[@patkay]

gah im SO EXCITED FOR YOUUUUU! what a sick purchase. it looks SO GOOD! can't wait to see the transformation!

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Yayayayyy! What a fun year ahead (for the both of us)🥰

[@Shaz221]

Looking forward to all the new content that will come, as always. It's so exciting having your own vehicle, it feels like it's a next level unlocked. All the best Hannah!

[@CurrentlyHannah]

It very much feels like I’ve unlocked a new level 😄 thank you!

[@khalilahd.]

I’ve always loved Jeeps! They have such a classic look and are so durable, I think you made a great choice ☺️

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Thank you! And same 😍 They’re so recognisable and fun. Feels great to have one to customise myself 😊

[@ryanDogAdventure]

Now you have to rock it up. I’d just say getting the power system set up first. Having lots of power to charge up and power a 5G router, is amazing. Being able to shoot then dump your data onto a full system is so necessary. Second, getting plenty of water. We use a ton of water. For dogs, washing things and then beach. Have to wash everything. Getting water tanks and a shower system is so useful.

[@_desertork1839]

Great choice of rims and tyres. My advice would be to wait a bit before modifying it more, drive it for some trips and you will know what you´re missing if anything. Investing in the winch sounds like a good idea just in case. I would add some extra lights on the roof, and maybe on the back. Also gear like a shovel, first aid kit and good quality rope. Hope you have a lot of fun travelling Hannah.

[@OshareJapan]

Ahh so awesome to see the vanlife/jeep life community growing here! We’ve been travelling in our van around Japan since autumn last year and it’s amazing how much more freedom it gives you! Excited to see you checking off that chunk up north too 😊. Would love to hang out and swap van life experiences if ever we’re in the same neighbourhood!

[@danielc4614]

Congrats Hannah and can’t wait to see what’s next! How about naming her Journey for all the journeys you will take with her or alternatively, Addie (meaning adventure) if it’s a he. As a recommendation for someone who are new to car ownership or non-car person, the one thing you should not skimp / save on are tires, no matter how good they looked 2nd hand (ie: plenty of thread pattern left) it’s good practice to buy new because tires have a shelve life of only a few years regardless if they are used or not. Although you can technically checked the year of production, that requires some experience. Consider this, it’s the only tiny four patches that keeps your vehicle grounded that allows you to be in control. Secondly it would have been nice to keep the original tires around so you can get a set of winter tires fitted on them and just switch em out come winter. Hope it’s not too late to get it back. Also in Japan original condition fetch a higher price than modified should you decide to sell in future! On a happy note, enjoy your new wheels and drive safe!

[@ehill1987]

I love my FJ Cruiser! We have dreams of putting a rooftop tent on him and going around Australia. He is 10 years old this year and still going strong! Would’ve died if you got one too. Looking forward to following along and dreaming about the next time we can visit Japan. Keep up the amazing work!

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Fj’s are so cool! I was really set on them for awhile but ended up with the Jeep decision in the end but 10yrs with a FJ is great! Well done!

[@Original_SJB]

I just bought a jeep and it's a 2019 wrangler rubicon unlimited. It's amazing.

[@gkanai]

The challenge with RTTs in Japan is that most garages in metropolitan cities in Japan max out at 2.0 or 2.1M in height. If you keep the RTT on all the time it limits where you can park, especially in Osaka for example. Congrats, will follow your build. If you do your own shakken, it can be very inexpensive too.

[@takashiishizula2631]

I'm so sorry for that. Waiting for come back to Japan again! Your videos so far have been great! Take care of yourself!

[@gsbloggingcorner]

I am beyond excited, I will live vicariously through your videos to come 🤩

[@Sasori-fr5vy]

Always take care Hannah we loved and support you and your travels all of it gives hope and motivations, wish you all the best and you're my fav. Japan vlogger -A 27yr. old Subscriber from The Philippines since 2017 😁🤘

[@John_Lilley]

Super stoked for you, and I'm excited to follow along, keep up the great work and thanks for letting me live vicariously through you in Japan

[@hi_japan]

Looking forward to watching the new videos, congratulations on the acquisition of the car, it is very beautiful! 😊

[@JonLeung1]

I love the simple but cool mid-sentence cuts at 7:19 and 11:35. I might use this editing technique in the future in my own videos...

[@kashresurrected]

Why are you so underrated??? Congratulations Hannah 🎊

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Wow I had no idea there were so many hurdles to jump through! Always love the audio cut from one clip to the next, looking forward to more videos! So are there few restrictions to where you can park and sleep in the countryside?

[@manonera8414]

Not sure u will read this since it’s days later. But… get some LED front head lamps. The stock lamps on jeeps not good. Also get at least a 12,000 pound winch. I have both above mentioned. Love my 2014 Wrangler Shara unlimited! Welcome to the Jeep club! Don’t forget to salute ur fellow Jeep drivers. 👃

[@laurakvi]

Amazing purchase! Super excited for all the nature you will be able to show us. For me, one of the things I would love to see is round-trips with a car, but not necessarily in the car all the time, riding (30%) + walking cities or/and mountains (70%). Trips between 2-5 days. Also it would be nice that the startpoint/endpoint to be big cities, so we would be able to rent a car while still using the Shinkansen. Happy for you Hannah!🤗

[@ikigaiinmotion3253]

Wow thanks for sharing all the complexities that come with buying a car in Japan! Very helpful 🙏 Also very happy for you! This car is epic!

[@neilo1762]

So excited for you guy's!! When i lowered, put exhaust and big wheels JP pulled me over I had to take my car in for shaken. Failed and had my car impounded. Be careful please.......Have fun!!!!

[@faylehmann7343]

Really enjoyed the video Hannah! Great to see you grow and develop and expand your work as a You Tuber! Have enjoyed your work since the very first time I came across your phrases for travelling in Japan that I used so successfully on my first trip!

[@kevinwebb82]

Your "I got the jeep" dance is so adorable, I'm so happy for you.

[@ontheroadwithjohn]

I hope there is some form of roof support to help take the weight of the roof top tent. The black bit looked like it might be plastic or fiberglass. You should look into it to be sure.

[@escenthi]

fog lamps? undercoating? raised air inducts? new engine belts, especially if you have power steering? larger alternator to charge internal lithium batteries?

[@FredEricS-Moto]

I always find it fascinating how Japan is so similar to Germany in many things, like with all the fees and taxes and mandatory vehicle check you mentioned in this video. No wonder I always enjoy my visits to Japan 🤣 Your new car looks great! Looking forward to seeing what you and Chris do with it 🙂

[@heatherstorm2049]

I am so looking forward to your future content! I love my wrangler so much, you're going to have so much fun with your new-to-you jeep!

[@markhla427]

Congrats Hannah. Nice wheels! Definitely feels like Hannah 2.0 is going to be an amazing journey to watch (might miss the little video bits of you on a train, then a bus, then a train...) 👍❤️👍

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Haha always so many different forms of public transport to get to some places here 😅

[@beverlyteh4676]

You got a jeep! So happy for you :) it’s cold and gross here in Perth/was the end of a depressing day working in mental health. Thanks for helping me hold onto hope of travelling to Japan again soon.

[@YamiY]

I'm so excited for you! Your videos are absolutely gorgeous and your eye for interesting/beautiful places is honestly stellar. I can't wait to see what you get up to next! 💜

[@Vemiia]

from a life-long Wrangler owner to a new one: CONGRATULATIONS! you're going to have so much fun with it! edit: I work on my own wrangler (soon to be plural!) so I'm always happy to chime in with help if I can. I've been born and raised and lived into my adulthood with Jeeps, so Jeep people might be an understatement on me, haha.

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Oh wow! It sounds like you're really the go-to man then! Hahah I will certainly let you know if I have any specific questions ahha

[@jamesmunro8804]

This is SO COOL! I was in Japan back in the '70s and all the American's wondered if there was even a 2nd-hand market - we never saw "used car lots" like one sees in the States. Looking forward to the story of how you got your driver's license!

[@onyxpearl170]

😭😭😭 I can’t wait to see more of your new content aaaahhh

[@chuckmontecillo9620]

So happy to see the evolution of your channel. Looking forward to seeing more of your travels and adventures.

[@jeffong1]

This is so exciting! Cant wait to see the final product and the new content!

[@michaeljensen7896]

I am so excited to see your Jeep build in future episodes! 🎉🎉🎉

[@samanthaturner1836]

Congrats!! Very excited to watch all of your adventures!

[@csantiago7349]

This video makes me happy and excited. Congrats, Hannah! Looking forward to your upcoming adventures 🚗

[@arquivo225]

Amazing the way you explain all details and how excited you are about this topic - cars - many times full mens only talking about that.

[@daifuruta581]

congratulations on purchasing Jeep!!, I can feel your excitement through this video. I look forward to watching more unknown places of Japan. Always thank you for sharing your life.

[@Minabucchi2023]

wow, the transitions are on point at 11:38 and 7:20

[@truefullhot]

You can’t go wrong with BF Goodrich All-Terrains on a Jeep! Great choice. I’ve had them on my Jeeps for years.

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Oh good to know you approve! I heard good things about that brand 💪🏼

[@z-mackdos6echo311]

Okay, if you haven’t found this guy’s YT channel you must stop what you’re doing and check it out. He make a DIY conversation specifically for a Jeep. His name is Drew Simms. He has just posted it. This the way to go to save you from errors and figuring out the best options for your needs. He’s taken all those problems out of the equation, so you can get it done and on the road sooner rather than later.

[@anonymousrulz]

Hi Hannah, first of all congratulations on your new Jeep! I'm a big fan of offroad vehicles. Regarding the shaken, looks like you've paid much which you could simpley avoided by doing "User Shaken" (A process for the owners where you can do the shaken by yourself in a lot cheaper way and it's very easy as well) I did Shaken for my EVO this year and combining the Mandatory Insurance, Shaken, Weight Tax etc, it costs me 67K JPY only which is a one-day process.

[@RizalRepin]

Yay new content and welcome to Tokyo Creative. I like the new editing style - finishing your own sentences :D.

[@martin.gerlach]

I can myself in your excitement :D When I bought my current car it was so freeing to be able to travel where I want. Sleep in the car und see the world differently. I not quit in the position where you at so no rooftent and mobile kitchen but with time i get there. :) Im excited for future videos.

[@zengrath]

We have inspections and all in some states in US but they aren't so difficult to consider exchanging the car, lol. Japan from what i've seen in many videos makes it crazy difficult to do certain transactions, like i heard from another channel recently that even changing a phone can take days of paperwork and visits to do, in USA you just go to store, buy phone, walk out, it's not difficult process at all and takes maybe 10-30 minutes depending on how busy it is and how fast the employee is, and these days you can buy phone and activate it yourself. They are even potentially changing to a new electronic sim card system here where you won't even need to wait for a physical sim card to use your new phone.

[@Shá_doe]

So stoked, cant wait! On a suggestion maybe get a couple of rear lights to help with any visibility if needed.

[@CediKayable]

Wow. Years ago i watched your Vietnam Videos. Great to see that you are still active.

[@stu5494]

Congrats Hannah, What cool car, seeing your excitement is just wonderful, looking forward to the content that you can create with this as a tool. Those tyres the BF Goodrich, a great all terrain tyre, and they last for AGES, got over 70,000 Km out of them when I had them, and they are pretty good off road too. Just make sure that you let them down when offroad, like 15PSI, much harder to get bogged then, and then get a small compressor to pump them back up when back on road again. Congrats again.

[@Abhulha]

Big congratulations hanna for the new car. Im ur subscriber since the very beginning and watching u come along this far is so amazing. This jeep and the color perfectly suits ur personality. Congratulations again. Waiting to watch ur new adventures.

[@pix4japan]

Wow! Congrats on the new drive!! FWIW, the shaken for a newly built car is good for 3 years, and then every two years after that. Because of this timing, I would sell my new car at the 3-year point to the dealer where I bought it and used that as my leverage for a higher resale price to buy a new car from the same dealer. In the long run, it was quite affordable to pay shaken only every three years compared to the cost of maintenance (tires, brakes, clutch, etc.) + 2-year shaken. This shaken timing encourages you to save money and just upgrade your car every 3 years. And as long as you stay with the same dealer, it’s so much easier to raise your resale value if your trading it in for a new car. Your right about the Jimny being so small. I want to trade in my Pajero Mini and get the Jimny although a Jeep or AMG G Wagon would be my first choice. The tax and toll fees for the Kei-class cars are so much cheaper for me that I can’t imagine going back to paying the higher taxes, shaken, and toll fees of a larger vehicle unless I had the extra budget. I can’t wait to see future videos on how you add lots of neat stuff to your Jeep! That is one car in particular that offers sooooo many after-market add-on kits to fit almost every imaginable need or desire! Thank you for sharing this journey with us!!

[@ninoellison7793]

Congratulations, Hannah. So happy and excited for you. She’s gorgeous. All the best from the mountains of Nagano! ⛰

[@salmannawaz114]

I’m really glad that I bumped into your channel. Love your videos and more than that I love Japan 💙. Keep on making videos girl. You’re doing great. 👍🏻

[@kvinettaf09]

ahhh i am super excited for you!! and all the content you'll be creating :') very cool to see how you've come about this idea, and how wonderful that it's been coming together pretty well :)

[@Lilrom2003]

You’re channel can help people to plan a rental car style holiday to rural Japan, look forward to your practical tips for organising such travel

[@etherdog]

Hannah, you scored a pretty good deal as new Jeep Wranglers are selling for USD 50,000 to 70,000 now in the US. Yours came in at around $25,000 with Shaken included.

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Well this was second hand though, keep in mind. A new one in Japan (2021 model) is about 7 million yen 😦

[@dimitardimitrov5913]

Congrats 🎉 on the new car! It looks super nice. May it serve you well and make lots of fun memories with it.

[@michaelbalsley6041]

Congratulations on the purchase 🎉 Sounds like a lot of fun ahead 😎

[@antti-jussikemppainen305]

Brilliant! I sense a possible collaboration with a fellow aussie with a car channel, Noriyaro. You "need" to be prepared for the mountain roads and snow. This of course is best achieved by going sideways listening to europop😁

[@edwardodejesus967]

Congratulations on your Wrangler!, I also got one back in November. I love it! It's stock on a lot of things. No special upgrades or anything but it's great 😊. Whoever had your Jeep before you really took care of it. The Japanese really do take care of their things. As much as I do believe the process for having a car is a pain 🤦🏻‍♂️ From America 👋🏻🚙

[@larissah8529]

The new tires look so much better!! Looks so cool! 😍

[@claireandayesh]

Congratulations Hannah! Been watching your videos for a while, big fan, and as a car lover, your channel has just gotten even more exciting! Well specced car, love all the details! Can't wait for your Jeep adventures.

[@ofthenearfuture]

This is super exciting! Even just the hiking more, would be awesome as I look forward to seeing more of Japan. But doing youtube fulltime, and also building an overlander! Really looking forward to the build series and what you end up making, picked a cool platform.

[@SylonHD]

Congrats on the ride! As for the lift thing, a simple leveling kit would likely help offset the weight of the winch & level out the front rake that Jeeps have. I did that to mine & it looked really good without lifting it up much. One thing to look out for is the front radiator. They’re partially plastic & I cracked mine on day. It was the only thing to go wrong on my Jeep. Although I don’t have Rubi anymore, I LOVED that Jeep. Gas prices forced me trade her in. Have fun with your new ride, can’t wait to see what you do with it!

[@-DirtyShoes]

Nice whip! Looking forward to vids of the adventures the Jeep will take you on. Also, I'm a huge fan of TokiDokiTraveller so I'm super happy to see that you've joined Tokyo Creative and might be working with them! Here's to continued good life moments for you and your partner.

[@sakura9400]

Congratulations Hannah! It looks so new! Interesting to hear about the car buying process and I loved the editing!

[@_pacalis]

That perfect cut a 11:36 is awesome

[@yin_yang888]

What a great car for vanlife ! Enjoy ! Looking forward to seeing the new content.

[@luisdeltoro1]

Congrats Hannah!! 👏 this is so great!

[@ryunosuketomizawa]

Congrats! NOw its time to go watch every video Drew Sims produces!

[@chiefkeyes5359]

Your Jeep looks very nice🤩, if you're wanting to do a lift and not have to worry about city clearances there are air ride suspensions for vehicles of this caliber, so when you go off roading you can increase the height and then when you're driving in the city you can decrease your ride height for city limits. Hannah got some serious guns 💪.

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Oooh interesting! Always good to know about!

[@Rushdie01]

You got that almost half the price they are selling for in Australia! Good score! In aus used prices have gone through the roof.

[@gyanendrasharma2059]

Hello Hannah, I came back to see this video again after few months. Because I realized what you have been gone through, its very very true buying the car and driving in Japan is not easy :D. I decided in the summer that I will start roaming to the Japan from 2023 spring season. For that I started preparing to get driving license and then a used car. I never drove before and decided to take license in Japan that to without going school. :D Crazy experience, I have failed multiple times and finally got the license and now I am hunting for used car. A lot of informations are floating over the internet about used car and at some point i started realizing that believing on these a bit difficult. I found your video is very helpful and got many good informations. Thanks a lot to you. I have initiated my registration for car auction and wishing to buy a car by the end of this month or so. :D Thanks.. Gyan

[@isteefunny6970]

So happy for u, Hannah!

[@lucinamoon4436]

Congrats!! Enjoy your new ride!!

[@MephistoRolling]

Looks great! if you get an interior protection spray, it should reduce the visibility of a lot of those little scratches.

[@SmallBlogV8]

Super cool! I'm a car person but don't know the ins and outs of Wranglers specifically so for now I'll just send non-specific support! Looking forward to seeing how it goes! You'll be aware that the car scene in Japan is M A S S I V E so there'll be an endless array of workshops/experts/clubs/shows and Japan-based KZbinrs to find and ask about stuff.

[@KillerTacos54]

7:19 that was very smooth

[@examininglife4338]

Watch all of Eva Zu Beck's videos, she recently remade her car (for the second time) and has tips on how to use space, solar chargers, mechanical things, etc.

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Yea I love her videos! Such a cool vehicle 😍

[@itisriley]

This is awesome, I can't wait to see all the adventures!

[@kungfool69]

Happy to hear you're so excited for it!!

[@firebolt2310]

Congratulations on your new car and it looks cool 😎

[@Hogslice]

Since it's white name her Betty in honor of the great, kind and strong Betty White who broke through many barriers in Hollywood and traversed valleys and mountains with poise and class. Or Tetsu Chan works! A 2017 Jeep Wrangler in the US costs from US $26,000 to $30,000. Most are around $30,000. Add about $1,300 for the shaken and other fees and your total is around $26,300. You got a great deal for such a clean vehicle. Congrats!

[@billblair7804]

See lots of congrats. Let me second that, but also ask whether you have thought through the electric power. With cameras, drones, laptops, fridge etc look closely at second battery and the charging system (eg I went Lithium to save weight against penalty of higher cost, though you can use more of the rated capacity too). The space and weight will need to be planned in concert with fridge real estate. I look forward to seeing the build.

[@Belgarathe]

I think it will be awesome as weekend trips.

[@maplefreak64]

Jeep is the only US car that sells right-hand drive. It sells very well in Japan as well.

[@johnparker-tn1os]

Lights you will need to look in to backup and spot lights LED solar.

[@phoenxMK]

As a car guy, nice to see some nice unexpected car content on this channel haha!

[@petrinawilson1392]

Hannah I’m so excited for you. Please do a video review on the roof top tent. Hubby and I are toying with the idea but we are not as young as you 🤭 Also, I’m a real scaredy-cat with heights so I need to know if I will freak out. I will be waiting on your opinion 😆 Sending love from Australia ❤

[@CurrentlyHannah]

I definitely will be 😁

[@Nynke_K]

Aha! now THIS is the reveal I was expecting when you announced your fulltime KZbinrhood! (Because you had been explicitly purposely vague on Instagram, lol). All right, having said that I can now go watch this video. and I hope your Jeep will be the perfect explorer mobile!

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Hahaha yes! Sorry I had to keep it vague till it was announced but now Imma post everything!

[@Nynke_K]

@@CurrentlyHannah looking forward to it! good luck with the build and happy camping! also can't wait to see you travel to Tohoku!

[@h42cal31]

Congrats! Have fun with your diys!

[@dianaa8125]

omg please take it to northern honshu! * fingers crossed* CONGRATS xx

[@andgainingspeed]

I'm not a 4WD kind of guy but I'm sure it come in handy in the few off-roading opportunities that come up. Is the winch overkill? With the current exchange rate maybe it was a good time to buy? In any case, I'm excited too about the new content that can be more easily accessed with the vehicle.

[@HeyitsBriana]

I love the wee jeep! Really excited to see how you go forward with your channel! :)

[@carryontraveling]

feeding off of your excitement enjoy the ride ))