Chillin' in Tokyo | Ueno & Akihabara | LIFE IN JAPAN 2020

[@CoryMay81]

Hi everyone! I hope you enjoyed this chill vlog. Let me know what scenes were interesting to you in the comments below! Also ask any question and I'll try to answer them as best as I can. Stay tuned to the Community tab on my channel because I'll announce a live stream soon! Thanks again for watching and all your

[@Kenko_4]

I hope not to miss it. I have alerts on so even if I miss the community post I shouldn't miss the live stream. I wish I could get alerts for community tab posts.

[@kay6096]

You said online teaching. Are you you teaching English or something else? Love your blogs.

[@CoryMay81]

@@kay6096 I teach 1-on-1 English to adults. I was working at an office location in Ikebukuro since 2019, but once the Coronavirus situation started, I've been teaching online since March 2020. Thanks, Kay!

[@JAYmeeFromAmerica]

You got the last few Pablo Mini tarts. I noticed on someone else's video that it went out of business; I confirmed online that it "permanently closed." BTW, congrats on being sober, but careful with the sugar.

[@anielrivera7977]

oh man that pistacio and strawberry tart looked so good

[@CoryMay81]

You'd have loved it, Aniel. It was so good! I wish there was a Pablo Mini closer to my house. T_T

[@ChrisHeroOfTime]

Thank you for making these videos. It might sound silly, but I really love hearing the sounds of the train stations and crossing sounds, it takes me right back and I miss Japan so much.

[@mipal7]

One of the things I miss about Japan are the myriad of sounds - from the subways, the streets, the crows, signal light sounds, etc. Thanks for the video Cory!

[@CoryMay81]

Yeah! I wish I had better audio recording equipment to go along with the video. I'm looking into some kind of stereo microphone to capture the ambient sounds much better. Thanks for watching!!

[@kamanama3671]

Best lighting I've ever seen in any video in Tokyo

[@CoryMay81]

Really? I definitely don't think so. hehehe I've seen some really beautiful videos of Tokyo before that had wonderful lighting. My video is not even close. ^^

[@giandalisay1894]

I found your channel recently and I can't stop binging your videos. They are lon, detailed and it makes it great!

[@CoryMay81]

Thank you so much! I'm very glad you enjoy the longer format. Welcome aboard and stay tuned to my Community tab on my channel, as well as my social media. I post about my weekly live streams there. I hope to see you in live chat some time. ^^

[@halijahabdullah7925]

How i missed Japan so much..missed Tokyo & Osaka..hope to fly back there soon...

[@CoryMay81]

I hope you can come back next year! Thanks for watching ^^

[@TheThreeTwenty]

Hi, just some random person who enjoys your channel immensely - I just wanted to say that I am so happy for you that you're enjoying your sobriety and you're feeling better. Great job on such an awesome accomplishment!! Keep making great content, you have a forever fan in New Mexico. 😊

[@CoryMay81]

Thank you so much, Review Monster. I really appreciate the comment. ^^ Please stay safe and healthy over there in NM!

[@guysavoy]

You have a great eye for iconic Tokyo scenes

[@CoryMay81]

Thank you. I wish I could get better shots. A camera upgrade would serve me well for the type of shots I'm really after. I just have to make due with what I have for now...

[@islandgirl5472]

Aloha Cory ~ It’s always a treat to unwind after a long day with your videos. The mixture of scenes takes us from the bustle of the city to the sight of a random house which always leaves me wondering who lives there are they young? are they old?....then there’s people on their way to someplace and I’m wondering again....are they rushing home to their families? Love that you give us time to soak in the sights & sounds in between your commentary. Thank you Cory for providing much needed distraction during these trying times. As always....stay safe and stay healthy 🏝

[@CoryMay81]

Aloha, Island Girl! Nothing like pau hana chilling, eh? Glad you enjoy all the scenes and can think about them in depth like that. ^^ Please stay safe as well, see you in the next video!

[@islandgirl5472]

“Pau Hana” Spoken like a true local boy LOL 🤙🏻

[@jmgranat]

Loving the videos. All the types you do. I really like this style too though as well. I can just sit and stare at some static shots with the sounds, sights and such. Love the talking parts too. Keep it up man. Stay safe. From Canada.

[@CoryMay81]

I appreciate the kind words, Jesse. I'm glad that you could enjoy the variety of styles I have on my videos. It's hard to just stick with one style for all applications. hehehe I'm glad it doesn't annoy people when I do different things. Please stay safe as well! Cheers!

[@stacey_spooks]

Omg to see the Tsukuba Express just touched my nostalgia bone so hard😭 I went to Tsukuba University for a year in college studying Japanese and rode that train almost every weekend😆 wild. I hope to someday make it back to Japan with my husband so he can experience some of what I got to, in the meantime these videos are so fun to watch! Thank you for sharing your wanders☺️

[@CoryMay81]

Oh wow, nice! That's great. I hope you can come back with your husband and show him Japan. It would be awesome! Thanks for watching. Stay tuned for more videos!

[@HollaMears]

Hey Cory, I appreciate all the content you've been putting out lately. I was actually supposed to be in Japan right now and it would've been my first time visiting. Obviously, due to the pandemic, the trip is gonna have to wait so your videos have been doing a good job of scratching that itch in the mean time. Stay safe and I'm looking forward to more videos!

[@CoryMay81]

Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that. A lot of my friends were already supposed to have visited here as well, but got cancelled because of the pandemic. I hope that my videos can help tide you over until borders reopen and you can make it over here! Cheers for watching and leaving a comment!

[@TravelTourTaste]

Hello my friend hope you are well. Sorry we haven't been able to visit you for a while we were in Bulgaria then Malta were we got stuck due to Covid and flights we're cancelled. But great to catch up with you again. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. Stay safe and catch up again real soon.

[@CoryMay81]

Hey hey, no need to apologize for anything! Bulgaria and Malta sounds amazing, despite the cancellations. Take your time and watch my videos only when you're able to do so freely. No pressure! hahhaa Thanks for watching!

[@adiw.852]

I walked from Akihabara to Ueno to Asakusa last year. This video brings good memories of that walk :) Love the ending! Oh .. I do have a photo of Pablo Mini!

[@CoryMay81]

Nice! I did a similar walk 2 days ago for my next walking video. Well, kinda... it started off just outside of Akihabara, but went directly east to Asakusabashi, then north to Asakusa. I'll upload that video in a few days from now.

[@blueharrington1893]

Thanks Cory nice video food looked yummy, stay safe have a great week🤘☮️❤️🍀😜🤟🦋

[@CoryMay81]

Glad you enjoyed it, Blue! Have a great weekend as well! Stay safe and healthy!

[@wyvernforged]

I must have visited Akihabara about 8 times during the 2 weeks i was there! It matched my expectations of Tokyo growing up, but of course, there is so much more to Tokyo. Thanks for heading out during these times and bringing us great content. I bought 2 tops from that Uniqlo shop I'm sure hahaha! The sound of the streets is awesome! Well done with the no alcohol situation too. Doing so well. Looking forward to more videos. :)

[@CoryMay81]

Yeah! I usually don't go to Akihabara unless I'm looking to buy some kind of PC or camera-related thing. I went there a few days ago to find Christmas lights and scored some. Thanks again for watching and also commenting, Ben!

[@talkinghead8014]

Oh man tasty tart. A Pablo store opened in Sydney Australia in 2017 but has closed down already. Stores keep on closing here! Even Starbucks has almost disappeared with only 39 stores left nationwide. But we still have a few Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart stores.

[@CoryMay81]

Oh dang, that kinda sucks. At least you got the Hokkaido one there. Those are pretty good. Starbucks sucks, so you're lucky they're disappearing. hahaha Thanks for watching!

[@lostinthekerf]

Congrats on the no drinking, thats a biggie. Appreciate you making the trip to central Tokyo. The tripod street shots are a good switch up from walking and filming. Cheers.

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks! I definitely feel so much better without alcohol. Stay tuned for more content soon!

[@therondebevelyn]

I found your channel recently and I really like your videos! You remind me of my time in Japan. Thank you so much

[@CoryMay81]

Oh, welcome to the channel! I hope you subscribed to see more of my videos from Japan. Stay tuned! ^^

[@jimjimgl3]

BTW, I like this visual diary type of vlogs. The plant-crowded building fronts seems so Japanese to me. I remember on my trip there how impressed I was by the plants grouped outside facades.

[@CoryMay81]

The number of plants outside of homes and businesses is amazing, right? No matter where you go, people love their little gardens and stuff. Thank you for watching!

[@nurulfitria2343]

Luv this kind of video😍😍👏👏💐💐

[@CoryMay81]

Glad you enjoyed the video, Nurul! Stay tuned for more.

[@persianOUTKAST]

the B-Roll footage of *Ameya-Yokochō* was pretty superb. mind if i ask what settings you used? also, good to see you doing more videos again

[@CoryMay81]

I'm just using a consumer-level Panasonic G85 with 12-60mm kit lens. I shoot in 4K @ 30fps. 1/50 shutter speed for the Japanese light flickering. That's about it. Everything else is adjustable. I want to upgrade to a much better camera and lens, as well as gimbal setup. But I am so broke from this year, my income from 2020 took a huge hit and I had to dip into my savings to stay afloat. Anyway, thanks for watching the video!

[@driftertravels928]

Really miss Tokyo...thanks for another great video.

[@CoryMay81]

You're welcome! Stay tuned for more coming soon. ^^

[@Ksandur]

So I just randomly stumbled across your channel, and I wanna say thank you! I'm really enjoying these videos. Hope this pandemic ends soon so I can visit Tokyo myself :/

[@sandrabrown6326]

Enjoy your videos. Thank you Cory.

[@CoryMay81]

Glad you enjoy them! I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment! ^^

[@Kenko_4]

Thanks for the great video as always Cory! I enjoyed the street shots looking down towards the end and you could see how packed with shops the shopping streets are! I've never been to the Ueno area of Tokyo so it was all new to me. The tart looked really good. Especially since pistachio flavor for desserts is one of my favorites. Last time I was in Akiba, I bought a few games from Gamers. I regret not buying any figures as those are tough to come by in the US for a reasonable price. I plan to visit next year sometime since my trip this past May was cancelled. I've also been trying to cut back on my alcohol intake. Nothing serious but it would definitely help my health. Thanks for giving me a bit of an extra push :) -Danny

[@CoryMay81]

I think Japan is reopening their borders to tourists starting in April 2021, in anticipation of the summer Olympics. It's a huge shit-show right now, though, with many people trying to call for the cancellation of the Olympics because of safety concerns related to the virus, etc. We'll see how it plays out. I hope you notice a difference in cutting back on alcohol. I sure did within the first 2 weeks. Now I'm on day 32 and feel so good. You got this! Thanks for watching, as always!

[@Kenko_4]

@@CoryMay81 Nice, I haven’t gone 32 days without alcohol in a while. Congrats on that. I will definitely do my best to keep at it.

[@kailaspatil952]

Beautiful & helpful video, very good

[@CoryMay81]

Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!

[@Tidy_Kiwi]

Great cinematography, keep up the good work!!

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the footage and scenery. Cheers!

[@papaflickr]

Another wonderful vid ! Congrats on the alcohol quitting cold turkey Cory ;-) I too stopped drinking a while back . Those Uniqlo masks seem very comfy ... I might get me some too ( they are $15 for 3 here ) Be safe !

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks, Dom! Congrats on quitting drinking as well! Yeah, I highly recommend those masks. They're so much better than the disposable white ones I've been wearing for ages. It's a good investment. Please be safe and healthy, too!

[@randydecastro950]

Thanks for taking us on a tour of Tokyo! I miss not being able to travel to Tokyo! 🙃

[@CoryMay81]

You're welcome! Stay tuned for more videos!

[@lisadawn8856]

I am a new subscriber. I was wondering if you have done any videos about Japanese Covered Market streets. I would love to see a video showing all of the different stalls and shops as well as the food. Thank you for uploading.

[@CoryMay81]

I haven't done a video about any of those yet, since there aren't any near where I live. But whenever I come across one in the future, I'll try and make sure to film it. ^^

[@japan5737]

Keep making these types of vlogs

[@CoryMay81]

Ok, sure! Thanks for watching!

[@sakura33777]

my favorite place for now is UENO best place for me. walking distance to akihabara just stroll down from UENO to akihabara you might find hidden gems like restaurant, mystery vending machine, nice boutique, malls, mini parks and look for shops that sells bargain items. its discounted 50% might shoot up to 75% its really cheap!

[@CoryMay81]

I agree! Taito-ku is really a great place. Out of all the places I've been to in Tokyo, the whole Ueno / Asakusa / Akiba areas always draw me back in. And the nearby Yanaka and Nezu areas are great too. ^^ Thanks for watching and commenting, Kristan!

[@lokarin]

Oh that tart looked good,was just wondering where to get a good mask. So ordered online, we have Uniqlo in Sweden too now , one shop. Thanks for video,always interesting, always a new scene and/ or thought🙏😀...I often read Haruki Murakami when I miss Japan( After midnight right now) takes me right back.

[@CoryMay81]

Awesome! I think you'll enjoy those masks. Glad you enjoy the Japanese footage. Stay tuned for more!

[@hoascooking3520]

Thanks for sharing, great video. Congrats on stop drinking alcohol 👍👍

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks, Hoa! I appreciate it.

[@Panster7]

Oh perfect! I was about to get that UNIQLO mask today but not sure about the quality and size since they are all in the package. Looks great!

[@CoryMay81]

Great! I'm glad my video could help you make that decision. They're really good, I like it a lot. Much more comfortable than the disposable ones I've been using this entire year.

[@Mayotta]

Hello hello! Hope you are doing okay Cory :) Once again I am struggling with University and decided to watch your blog to get my mind back on track. The shots at 9:40 and 9:50 really remind me my goal of working in Japan so now I feel like I can finish these assignments haha, thank you! Also congrats on no drinking and good luck!! Edit: what is that shiny building at 23:30? my god it's so shiny hahaha

[@CoryMay81]

Hello まよった! Oh wow, I'm glad my video can inspire you again to focus on your goals of working in Japan! 頑張ってね!!! Thanks for watching and thanks for the congrats ^^

[@desertedislander]

Hope your doing well! I like the slice of life parts. It's fun to see if you're going to walk across the shot like a Where's Waldo.

[@CoryMay81]

I'm glad you enjoy those little scenes. hehehe I hope you're doing well too! Please stay safe this winter season! And thank you for watching. ^^

[@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232]

Even the pigeons are chillin haha 😂

[@CoryMay81]

Hell yeah! Japanese pigeons are on that chill level, for sure. ^^

[@meowylandexists.2157]

Thank You! I needed that. looking forward to night exploring with ya again when all this is over

[@CoryMay81]

Woot woot! Yeah dude, that was a fun night, even though I pretty much blacked out. hahahahahahaha Nothing like waking up inside of a porn cafe surrounded by sex toys, hungover like shit. hahahahahahaha

[@bigbluetotoro1]

Meowyland Vintage yeah...was fun though..I’m not so good at the not drinking, but I fully support yours...I will be kombini hopping for beers though...cause vacation mode. But yeah take care of yourself dude, can’t wait to see ya again !

[@Noealz]

Man I cant wait to be back

[@VIRTUALJAPAN]

I wanna go to Seoul! Wanna trade?

[@CoryMay81]

Yeah man! Whenever you come back, let me know and we can hang out again. ^^ Until then, keep up the good work!

[@Noealz]

@@VIRTUALJAPAN Sounds like a plan to me : )

[@VIRTUALJAPAN]

Welcome back to Tokyo! 06:57 😂😂😂

[@CoryMay81]

HAHAHA yeah, it was funny editing the video and then realizing that 2 guys without masks walked by as I was talking about people wearing masks. *facepalm*

[@Hicks-g1m]

I'd love to go around Japan and just tour the country someday

[@CoryMay81]

Yes, once the pandemic situation is over and borders are reopened around the world, please come to Japan and check it out. I highly recommend visiting the countryside as much as possible!

[@Hicks-g1m]

@@CoryMay81 yeah I can't wait for this whole covid thing to end for good yeah I might check out the country side over there but I already live in the country side here in the Philippines so I don't know how much of a change that would be I really want to check out the cities

[@Tetsujin-28]

I like the "subdued Casey Neistat" look of the video. /......1:29. I'm guessing the truck reversing sound at the intersection is for the sight impaired? That would drive me insane.

[@CoryMay81]

Yeah, the chirping sound was the crosswalk sound for the visually impaired. It's one of the most common crosswalk sounds in Tokyo. There are several tunes throughout the Tokyo area. Maybe I can make a video looking for and showing y'all what they're like. ^^ Thanks for watching, Robert!

[@TIMagicProd]

Man, I have to hand it to you for taking the time to set up your Panasonic G85 each and every time you took the static shots and of you walking because I know how much of a pain it is to do, especially in crowded locations and do it without drawing too much attention. It would be cool if you spoke via wireless mic (i.e. Rode Wireless Go) in the crowd from time to time. I also try not to raise my camera up over my head to get over the crowd because that will also draw unnecessary attention. You did well throughout the video doing this. :) Btw, to "sneak" film inside places where you are not supposed to, you can act like you are on the phone as you capture footage. :)

[@CoryMay81]

LOL thanks. It's actually not that difficult to get these shots. I have a Joby gorillapod tripod attached to my camera as I walk around. There's no need to setup a tripod or anything. I just place it on sometime, like a mailbox or power box, or on the ground, get my shot, and keep walking. I also just shoot handheld and stabilize in post. I definitely want to upgrade to wireless mic one day. My income took a huge hit in 2020 (more than 60% decrease) so I can't really be buying any new things. I thought about just getting stuff on credit, but then I'm back in a difficult position of paying off those bills with a decreased income. It sucks. My goal for my channel is to upgrade all of my stuff. I'm still using the G85 because it's easy and works, but this is all with just the kit lens. I'd like to upgrade to a full frame camera, get some actual nice glass (prime and zoom), wireless mic, slider bar, automated timelapse thingy, etc. That's thousands of dollars I don't have, so... just gotta use what I have for now. Thanks for watching and commenting!!! Stay safe out there

[@MrPanzerDragoon]

I miss Japan! I am glad I got to visit Japan back in October of 2019 before the pandemic hit. Asians wearing masks is so common. No need to argue. America....urgh....buy a ticket out of here, please! lol Great video as always! Stay safe!

[@CoryMay81]

Oh yeah, that's a great time to visit. My friend was visiting in October as well and the weather was great, minus all the typhoons that month. I appreciate you watching and commenting! Cheers!

[@MrPanzerDragoon]

@@CoryMay81 Thank you for sharing what's happening on the other side of the globe. It's not covered much here lately with all the hoo-haa. lol

[@awkwardaquamarine19]

Somehow I missed the notification for this until I checked my Facebook... Oh, Cory! I'm glad you quit drinking alcohol altogether. It really isn't healthy for you. I quit drinking soda and alcohol in college and haven't looked back ever since. Sure, I enjoy a rare sip every now and then in social settings, but I don't drink alcohol (specially sodas) intentionally anymore. I hope you're doing well. Oh, I forgot to mention that those pink/purple-and-blue sunsets on your last video reminded me of the anime movie, _Your Name_ . It's so pretty, both of them. Anyway, toodles!

[@CoryMay81]

Ack! Darn YT notifications! Many people tell me they get notifications several hours, up to several days later. It's really annoying and pointless if that system isn't going to work properly. Anyway. Yes! I'm sober now, 33 days. Feels great. It sucks I'm drinking soda now, because I quit drinking soda back in like 2010 or something. But, I think it's just temporary as I figure out a better substitute for alcohol and carbonation. I still haven't watched Your Name... I think it's time I watch it this week! ^^ Please stay safe and take care!

[@awkwardaquamarine19]

@@CoryMay81, I highly recommend _Your Name_ . It's worth the hype. I also haven't seen Kimetsu no Yaiba. I want to check out the movie first. If I like it, I might watch the anime. Stay safe, Cory.

[@christinekim361]

The moment you are talking about how 99% of Tokyo are wearing masks, except a few. Then the remaining 1% walk by you not wearing the mask. LOL! 🤣 Also, congratulations on deciding to stop drinking, that's great to hear. As always, stay safe.

[@CoryMay81]

hahahaha Yup! What a funny coincidence. I was laughing so hard while editing the video at that part. And thanks, I feel so much better these days. I hope you're staying safe and healthy, too! Cheers!

[@ТЫИЯДРУЖНАЯСЕМЬЯ-ф5у]

Без вас нам в жизни было б трудно, Счастливыми вы делаете нам минуты. С праздником друзей я поздравляю, И больших улыбок пожелаю. Чтобы настроенье было чистым, ярким, Чтоб всегда дарили всем подарки. Пусть каждый день будет удачным, И будет теплым однозначно.

[@kennyphun1946]

Wish I can move there, from Florida 😭

[@CoryMay81]

Please be safe in Florida, I know the virus was spreading very rapidly down there in recent months.

[@kamanama3671]

Welcome to the dark side of sugar. Enjoy.

[@CoryMay81]

hahaha Thanks! I need to try and stop eating so much sugary stuff now.

[@baderalbader3817]

Good 👍👍👍

[@CoryMay81]

Thank you Bader! ^^

[@vasudha278]

I’m sorry but if you guys haven’t gone to the zoo in ueno have u even travelled to japan? 😂 japan is a second home to me and I am finally going to Tokyo in the first week of December!!

[@CoryMay81]

I haven't been to Ueno zoo since I was a child in the 80's. Wow, are you able to come to Japan for work/study? Because tourists aren't allowed in yet.

[@vasudha278]

@@CoryMay81 yes tourist aren’t allowed yet :) my parents are permanent residents which is why I’m allowed to enter the borders :)

[@squeento]

0:33 when your nuts itch but your back pain is raging so you don't care 🤭 I can relate 😁

[@jimjimgl3]

@6:50 talking about mask wearing. Cue random maskless man to walk into camera shot.

[@CoryMay81]

Yup! It was funny editing the video and realizing that coincidence.

[@Opai081]

i cant fucken wait to go to Japan again for vacation.

[@shhhhh827]

오랜만이네요 저 신방학초 최수호 입니다

[@CoryMay81]

Hello 수호!!! I hope you are doing well. Long time no see! ^^

[@canalyokomizo3997]

Hello. Congrats for leaving alcohol, but take care about candies ok. Try to eat small bites to convince your brain about your "satisfaction" u know... Well congrats!!! But don't forget.. industrial sugar either addicts :-)

[@CoryMay81]

Thank you! Yes, I've been relying too much on sugar and sweets to replace my brain's addiction to alcohol. hehehe I'm trying to ween myself off of it somehow. It'll take some time. Thanks for watching!

[@danipear15]

Admit it ! you hired those two guys to walk past you with no masks just as you were talking about it..#ad? LOL for what ad idk.

[@CoryMay81]

hahahaha An ad for common sense? For the UNIQLO mask I just bought? It was the weirdest coincidence for sure. When I was editing it, I was like "OMG" and had to highlight the fact that 2 guys (not just 1) without masks walked by me as I'm talking about people in Tokyo wearing masks. hahahahahahaha Thanks for watchingnnngngnngnngnngnngngnngngng

[@pegasiataiwan8536]

Great video !! Come see our Taiwan videos

[@clsumjr]

You gotta be careful with sugar too. Way too much sugar is not good for you as well CORY MAY

[@CoryMay81]

Yup yup... I'm trying to already ween myself off of lots of sweets right now. I think it's OK in the first month of quitting drinking, though. Cheers for watching the video!

[@clsumjr]

@@CoryMay81 i love your videos for sure and this is one of the reason for wanting to come to Japan and during my retirement I am going to try and stay at least a month there