First Time in Tokyo, JAPAN! (Best Country in the World)!

My first trip to japan and it has been absolutely incredible! the food the people the culture. Full Tour of this amazing country.
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[@ObiVincent]

sorry its a looong video but you will see why! make sure you watch in 4K!! :)

[@landanrainey7072]

I can't seem to find the 4K option

[@parker7740]

Thank you for this lengthier video..a beautiful experience 💖

[@savoryexposure]

No apologies needed, Obi! Great to see you so happy and thankful to be there

[@Vibhuuzumakiniganaruto001]

Ah yes I love how you believe that I have a 4k device 😂😂

[@flowerforsyte5671]

I like the long videos!

[@omoshiroii]

i have been in japan in 1999(vacation) , then japan was best country in the world, i love japan so much, that i even learned the language, read and write, before entering japan

[@fionaslife]

Japan is fabulous. Wonderful people, great energy, peaceful, fashionable, super clean, just AWESOME

[@mmmM-os3nb]

海外の方の目線で見ると日本ってこんな風に美しいのね。日本人なのに気づかなかった、再発見させてもらいました。ありがとう！

[@musicrussell]

日本に来てくださりありがとうございます！ 応援してます！

[@haishima6]

日本にいらしてたなんて！嬉しいな〜 是非また来てください😊 I'm so happy that you came to Japan! Please come again!😊

[@michaelairley2015]

I'm going in just under three weeks. It's been a life's dream. Took me 44 years. Can't wait

[@iiraingirlii]

Have fun ❤

[@madameebisu9198]

super hot sauna summer is waiting for you in Japan😂　take care of your self!

[@zawkyan9366]

Come to Kanazawa city, called as a small Kyoto, especially samurai town.

[@michaelairley2015]

@@zawkyan9366 Yes. We are going there for 2 nights. Can't wait.

[@zawkyan9366]

@@michaelairley2015 How nice! My recommendation for food in Kanazawa is Morimori sushi for go-round-sushi , Akiyoshi for yakitori.

[@volpe_sol]

People don't realize how insanely difficult it is to travel and take quality footage while trying to enjoy the moment at the same time in order to create a concise Vlog. This was fantastic.

[@mattsoca1]

I was fortunate to have a grandfather who loved to travel, and was determined to transfer that infatuation to me since early childhood. When not in school, we visited virtually everywhere that Pan Am called on as a destination. My first trip to Japan occurred at age 5 when I accompanied gramps on a business trip, and yes.......I fell in love with the country back then. Being older now and retired, I have reduced most of my travels (and activities) to revisiting locations that I have loved the most. So the past several years, I have spent nearly 2 years volunteering at an animal conservation reserve in South Africa, and am now in Japan for 3 and 1/2 years. I totally agree with you. Even though I've already experienced about a third of my planned stay in Japan, I still very much feel at times like I can't believe I'm here, much less living as a resident. It won't be easy returning home to Southern California.

[@mattsoca1]

@8bg201 I am using the "Designated Activities Visa for Sightseeing and Recreation". It is a long term-residential visa that is not only rarely used, but very different from the other long-term visas. I'll provide some of the more notable aspects of this visa. 1. While long-term, the Designated Activities Visa is not a work visa (employment in Japan is prohibited). And because of this, the holder is not eligible for Japanese Health Insurance. The holder must show proof of medical insurance, including repatriation/evacuation provisions. As I am retired, I do have US Medicare, and have continued to pay the Part B premium even though I am living abroad (this is so that I'm not hit with the 10% increase per year when I return home as a result of not paying this when living abroad). I also have arranged for private medical travel insurance that includes repatriation/evacuation. For my medical needs I am "double covered" as my US Medicare plan will cover "urgent" care (as opposed to elective treatment such as for cosmetic reasons) in Japan, like the private medical insurance. I needed to do this as the US Medicare insurance does not cover repatriation/evacuation. 2. The holder of this visa must have at least 30 million yen in savings (this can be a combination of a traditional savings account, money market account, and checking). And you should be prepared to show a 6 month history of this minimum amount in your accounts. (Note, if there 2 persons applying like spouses, then the minimum amount must be 60 million yen). At this time, it does not matter that an applicant has a high annual income. The critical consideration is that there must be a minimum of 30 million yen in savings (The Japanese authorities want to be certain you have the monetary resources to support yourself while in Japan). This also makes sense because holders of this visa are not allowed to work in Japan (meaning that they should be applying for a "regular" work visa). But the 30 million yen (about $190,000 US as of July, 2024) figure is also easier to reach now due to the weakness of the yen, though I wouldn't expect it to stay this low for long, especially if the government begins to raise interest rates from essentially 0% where it is currently sitting. 3. Applying for this visa is facilitated if you have a "sponsor" or at least a mailing address in Japan, in order to receive the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) which must be obtained before actually applying for the Designated Visa. This COE can presumably be submitted from abroad, but will require way more time for processing, and then the acceptance or denial card must be mailed only to a Japanese address. I was advised by an officer in the Japanese Consulate to visit one of the Immigration Bureaus in Japan to submit for the COE. (Incidentally, because of the extreme rareness of this visa being used, do not be surprised if the Immigration officers or the Embassy/Consulate officers need to do some research about this visa. (The consulate officer told me that I would probably be the only one applying for this visa my first year.) Once you have the COE, you can submit it to a Japanese Embassy/Consulate (this will require even more time) or to a Japanese Immigration Bureau (fastest method). In my case, the Consular Officer recommended that I enter Japan on a 90 day tourist issued on entry at the airport, and then head to one of the Immigration Bureaus in Japan as soon as possible, and then submit my COE application. But because I also took his advice and visited Japan on a "preliminary trip" (which I also used to secure accommodations), the extremely understanding and kind Japanese Immigration officer accepted my COE application and then held it until I entered Japan on the 90 tourist visa, whereupon he mailed the COE acceptance notification card to my then Japanese address. Once I had the card, I took it back to the Immigration Office for the Designated Activities Visa and my long-term residence card (Zairyu Card). As it turned out, I arranged to receive the COE acceptance card about 2 months after arriving in Japan, and then took it to the Immigration Office for the visa issuance about 2 and 1/2 months after entering Japan. 4. The designated Activities Visa is only valid for up to 1 year (and it is issued for two 6 month periods; before the end of the first 6 months, the holder must return to an Immigration Bureau and request the final extension - this is really just a formality, though you will need to show proof again of possessing the minimum 30 million yen requirement). At the end of the year when the validity of the visa ends, the holder must physically leave Japan. This is not a problem for me as I definitely prefer to return home for several days to undergo my annual medical physical, vaccinations, and dental check-up with doctors that I have had a long-standing relationship. I also use the time to make purchases of items not easily found in Japan (like my favorite brand of crunchy peanut butter, trail mix, dog biscuits - I took my dog to Japan, etc.), briefly reengage with family and friends, check on my home, and complete any necessary business requirements. Hence, I returned to Japan for my second long-term stay about 5 months ago and followed the same process to obtain the COE and Designated Activities Visa again. The only difference this time is that I secured and apartment on my own via a 2-year lease (the most common lease period for Japan). And rather than the COE taking up to 3 months for processing issuance, the COE acceptance card required less than 2 weeks. Because this was very quick, I can only assume that having used this visa previously made it extremely easy for a decision. 5. Lastly, you will need to provide a statement on your COE application as to your general plans in Japan. Also, if one has any sort of criminal record, this will be a problem for any visa (including the 90 tourist visa) being granted by Japanese Immigration. For those who are unfamiliar, the Immigration Bureau in Japan is under the auspices of the Justice Ministry. It is not an easy process, especially because the Designated Activities Visa is definitely not commonly used by visitors to Japan. Other long-term visas are easier to obtain. When I first inquired at the Japanese Consulate, the officer very strongly suggested that I consider a work visa by obtaining a position at one of the Japanese Universities (even offering to facilitate an introduction). Curiously, when I went to the Immigration Bureau in Japan for the first time, the Immigration Officer also made the same suggestion. And then for the recent second iteration of my current Designated Activities Visa, a different Immigration Officer again made the same suggestion, only this time saying there was a great need in Japan for professionals in my former field of employment. However, I am focused on completing my stay in Japan and fully exploring the country, the culture, and her people beyond that of the average visitor. When I volunteered in South Africa for animal conservation, that was to complete the first of 2 remaining items on my bucket list for life. And now, I am currently involved in finishing the remaining item on my bucket list for life. For anyone considering this visa type to explore Japan, it can be a process. For myself, I am so thankful for this opportunity to live in Japan as a resident.

[@カツオ磯野-u6y]

是非また遊びに来てください

[@dnp23]

Japan. Everything just makes sense.

[@iw2610]

I have been there so many time and I love Japan so much! Definitely the best country in the world!

[@suzetteesteban5659]

I agree! Best country in the world to visit! Modern, traditional, quirky!

[@zmileyy]

Thank you for this video. My dream is also to visit Japan. I’m trying to learn a bit Japanese at the moment too for fun mostly but I really like the language and culture so why not haha. But I really like reactions to peoples first time visiting. 😊😊 Greetings from Sweden

[@iketenaiojisan]

日本に来てくれてありがとう

[@gensekidz]

Thank you for coming all the way to Japan :))

[@KH-bf7po]

Thank you for coming to Tokyo. また、来てください！

[@JS-hk5bi]

You are beautiful, fashionable and cool. I was able to see the goodness of Japan through your eyes. Thank you for coming! Please come again. I pray that your lives will be bright and successful. Thank you so much. Peace.

[@ゆきだるま-l9r]

One thing I can be proud of is that Japan is so safe that even 6-year old elementary school kid can walk back from their swimming school to home. Even after the sundown, women can go errands to the convenience store on foot, say at 10pm！

[@taylor-qh3hk]

I'm Japanese.I'm so glad you making this video!

[@門井宏祐-r7m]

BGM凄く良いですね♪カメラのアングルもいいです！全体的にスタイリッシュで参考になります😊また日本に来てください😆

[@quocnguyen7770]

I've been a long time Japan enthusiast and weeb haha, just proposed to my girlfriend of 4 years in December 2023!! Highly recommend everyone go, it's a life changing experience

[@nowgaku]

Japan is the ultimate destination that makes you feel truly alive.

[@まっするねぇさん]

Welcome to Japan I really hoped that you would come to my country and I’m really happy cuz you love us😊 Next time, please come to Hokkaido, that’s also a nice place❤

[@user-ls4gk4vt5n]

I can tell how much happy you are from ur expression. And i'm also happy to see that. ありがとう！また日本に来てください！🇯🇵

[@9119T]

Thank you for coming to Japan .ありがとう🌱

[@mbasacokile7]

Such a beautiful thing witnessing this. I remember you mentioning in 2022, how you want to go to Japan. And now its happened. Well done Obi. You're an inspiration man.

[@haruqun_jp]

Thank you for describing Japan as the best in the world. Our country has many problems, but many travellers choose Japan.

[@AK-gt6om]

Still better than the problems people experience in Europe and America (lived in both and Japan is overall much more comfortable :))

[@blazerkind]

Wonderful video Obi, I'm glad you got to visit your dream country! Japan is also my dream country to visit...one day!

[@poloreacts27]

Big fan of your filming style and the way you see the world because it's similar to how I see the world. I'm just not as talented. I googled solo trip to Cali a while ago and your video popped up. Recently googled solo trip to Japan and what do you know your video popped up again! Both on my bucket list (even though I'been subscribed since I found the Cali video). Thanks for the inspiration

[@kansaidan2302]

Been there a dozen times. Married a Kansai woman. Enjoyed your experience as it awakened the wonder and joy I too had as a young man when I first visited in 1989. Next, I would recommend you visit Kyoto (and Osaka), the place Japanese go to explore their cultural roots. Thanks! for allowing us along on your adventure.

[@sandrairo]

Wow! Love, love, love! I've been to Kyoto, but not Tokyo, and your vlog showed it was a vibe, too. Japan does so MANY things right!

[@djaswome]

I'm glad that you got to go to Japan! Like you, it's also a place I've longed to visit. Haven't had the chance to go yet, so I appreciate you sharing your experience! It'll make me feel like I was there with you. 😊

[@tristambarden510]

Honestly, your best vlog yet. I totally loved it and have wanted to go myself for many years. Brought a lot of emotions watching this, especially when you visited the temples.

[@annettecaitlyn1058]

I have always wanted to visit Japan, it's a childhood dream. Maybe I will get there someday! Enjoy Obi!

[@oreo-fg9jg]

welcome to japan❤

[@TroysPop]

This looks like a wonderful trip. Very enjoyable to experience with a couple of friends. If you show interest for any place you go local people are generally very welcoming and excited to share their city/country with you.

[@yoshioheming9340]

Thank you for coming to japan!next time please come to west japan, kyoto Osaka Nara etc. also provincial town recommend. Old Japan still remains there. I heard Yamaguchi is very popular now for foreigners.

[@nickmills8476]

I’ve been living in Japan for over 30 years. Thanks for making me realize how lucky I am (again).

[@Boogiedogg-o7r]

めちゃくちゃかっこいい😎😎😎

[@kakashi-neko]

I love your camera work! 📷 I enjoyed to watch your journey ❤thanks from Japan, please come back again 🇯🇵

[@Light-lt1st]

I love your video, it's very humble, peaceful and respectful. Thank you for enjoying Japan.

[@PP-wj6zc]

この動画がおすすめに出てきました！日本を好きになって実際に訪れて下さってありがとうございます！😊私たちも日本の良さを守れる様に頑張ります😊また来てください🎉❤ Hi! Your video popped up in my recommendation feed. Thank you very much for having visited my country and had so much interest. I hope you can come back someday. We will try our best to sustain the good aspects of Japan.

[@Slaaverin]

I am just discovering you and this vlog is so calming, I really like your style. Glad you enjoyed Tokyo! Can't wait for what's next!

[@lacywm]

Your peaceful ventures give others peace as well my brother. Thank you so much for sharing...

[@Yumi-chan-k5p]

Music select is wonderful!! Please come back to Japan again soon💛

[@yahyah9184]

Japan 🇯🇵 is awesome ! Thank you sharing your experience. Loved the beautiful temple you attended. So happy you manifested your dream into reality.

[@sh8s1k8]

Welcome to Japan! It’s great to see you enjoying our country :) Looking forward to your next video!

[@marimochizuki98]

Konnichiwa , Obi-San! KZbin recommended your video to me. Welcome to Tokyo! I'm so glad you had such a great time in Tokyo and I'm so happy too.

[@gailthompson370]

Thank you for sharing your story and experience in Japan it’s a beautiful place

[@dwalker6868]

Thank you for sharing your lovely trip. I can’t wait to visit.

[@donnaheryawan9299]

Fabulous video, so different from the sea of gratuitous content creators seeking subscribers. I love that this one was filled with gratitude and your closing comments really resonated with how I felt on my last day in Tokyo - that it’s totally cool to come back again and again. Thank you for sharing.

[@google_admin1]

Thank you for your beautiful vlog in my country and hope you enjoy a lot. While I was watching the video I realized that you really fit well with Japan. I’m looking forward to watch your next journey in Japan and of course in other countries too!

[@brvhtxxbxk]

I've been there 2 times now,each 2 weeks within a year and yet I'm still going back this September for 3 months as a solo traveler. Like u said at the end,there is so much to see,there is so much to experience,it's always different. Am I nervous? Yes,definitely but I feel like I'll find something in myself,learn something about myself during my time there. To anyone who says that they'll never be able to go to japan. Yes u will,let life flow,don't do anything in a hurry and enjoy the progress. Really love this video,subscribed.

[@BryanJohnson-j3j]

Do the natives like it when you speak Japanese to them or do they normal switch to english ?

[@brvhtxxbxk]

@user-td1vh5np6h they definitely like it when u try to speak their language. Older people will reply in Japanese and the younger people reply in English(most of the time). The younger people kind of see it as language exchange where you both learn to speak eachothers language.

[@naveenbandarage]

Awesome to see you go to Japan!! One of the best places in the world!!!!

[@khumbulanindlovu-qm4qi]

thank goodness. been expecting this for the past 13days. 😂obi is tryna murder us!!

[@DSM2009]

Obi no need to say sorry after visiting the fantastic place that is Japan which you have shared with us. I feel very honoured to watch this video and the great time you had with your friends 👍🏾

[@ureshi5948]

Thank you for loving Japan. You are very respectful to the Japanese culture. I see you are carefully observing Japan and Japanese people, trying to adopt yourself the country where you are. Moreover, I rediscovered my country from your video (from your view) . Thank you!!

[@silviopassaro8439]

Thank you Obi! So happy for you!! Your vlogs always make me smile :)

[@ねるこ-o1c]

Thank you for coming to Japan! Please come again🥰

[@themills23]

Loved this Obi. Japan does seem to be your spiritual home.

[@BigQandLil]

Feels glad whenever our friends from abroad enjoy our lovely country❤

[@godstongue123]

The Great Dane pretending to be scary to the toy poodle is probably the cutest thing I’ve ever seen all week. Thank you so much Obi xx

[@kurofune.uragabay]

This vlog of yours had earned 99% of my [👍🏼] just from the statement on the tagline. Yes, I feel that way too. (You could send your details to some of the largest Japanese talent agencies, in case someone decides to make a movie or a show about Yasuke, Oda Nobunaga's famous black samurai... 🙂)

[@わわ-l8w]

あなたの動画には日本に対する愛がとても含まれていてそれは私の心を強く動かしました。素晴らしい動画、編集、ありがとう。

[@nwabufoigweze7731]

Thanks for sharing your experience of Tokyo with us, Obi❕❕

[@MitchellsWorld]

The zoom out shot of you at the crossing 👏🏾👏🏾🎬

[@JohnHill]

Maaaan good vibes

[@6ella99]

You are so cool. You are the only ones who can take a photo from this angle 9:08.😂Japanese people are small, so I was worried if the hotel was big enough for you. Anyway, I'm glad to see your happy face.🫶 Thank you for coming to Japan ! And it was a great video !

[@mrplatink]

It's these adventures that make life worth LIVING

[@TheLeslieMichelle]

Hey Obi! Thank you for sharing your experiences in Japan with your friends with all of us. It was cool seeing you and your friends taking it all in while loving the beauty that Japan gives. Do you have second place that you always wanted to go? If so, I can't wait to see where your heart will lead you. Until next time, bye Obi. 👋😁

[@elisahonda9518]

You are such a genuine person shares genuine happiness in every place you had been visited😊 I'm so happy that your dreams came true😊 I'm sure there are some still need to fulfill so goodluck and stay awsome❤

[@Two4Jay]

I just got back 3 days ago. Spent 11 days out there. Your video popped up on my feed and now I’m slightly depressed 😂 such an epic city.

[@lifelessons2606]

@ObiVincent Bro, You're in Tokyo?!?!?! That is lit! I've always wanted to go there. Not sure if you're an anime / video game fan, but if you're either, you will instantly fall in love with it. I'm definitely planning on visiting there very soon. Looks like you had a blast.

[@amyray12]

I’m so happy for you! ❤❤❤ Much love to you! 😊

[@nkosinathimalevu7228]

Been waiting

[@migueldutoit]

I lovee watching your vlogs obi...so peacefull👌❤

[@B_ready4671]

Obi I watched this vid on my regular TV and the cinematography was great, the Sumo wrestlers were so intense and the slow mo👌🏾..the ramen from shop run by older man looked delish, everything looked so interesting and I've nvr thgt of Tokyo as a good destination to travel but this was cool!

[@Mwoods2272]

He's in the shot so someone else is filming him.

[@queenbee1694]

Your video came up on my feed and it was awesome. I’m going in about 3 weeks can’t wait. Safe travels

[@sonogo1131]

Arigato Gozaimasu for visiting Tokyo. Hope you will spend great time here again soon.

[@kelgbrown007]

Whoa! Flying business class. I love it!! Winning in life.

[@Anonymouscpa2]

Hey man, I love how you visited not-so-cliche places in Tokyo. Tokyo is not all about Shibuya crossing, anime and all that. I’m particularly suprirised you visited Shimokitazawa. That place is like a hidden gem only Tokyo natives go to.

[@kelvinkoech6223]

Amazing Place you should come back. We met in Qatar with my brother, you are such a humble guy. We appreciate the short conversation.

[@yurbffisaiah]

that shot of you at Shibuya crossing was so dope!!!!

[@douniahelenedavid5923]

I have been watching all your videos and this is quality and peaceful. Really love your video. Next travel should be Bali 🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@themrgumbatron]

fire content!! glad you got to live your dream.

[@まみよし-c4g]

welcome to japan! and come again!

[@justinfink5081]

I knew it Obi, glad you enjoyed yourself brotha! Thanks for the content!

[@user-zi1mf8xc6m]

Thank you for coming to Japan! Come again💓

[@ゆきだるま-l9r]

By the way, they are excellent picks for the BGM. Love it!

[@romariobarker5664]

Even though I don’t get to go to Japan now, I’m glad I got a taste of it through your video.😌 PS love the editing and your POV💪🏽

[@Legomaster87544]

I just hope i have the chance to go to Japan.... I wanna go so baasd.....😔😔

[@mieura5096]

Please come back again❤

[@nicoleh8979]

Congrats 🎉 I know this was a bucket list item!

[@bigredandhiscrew9885]

Thanks for taking us on another adventure with you into the awesomeness of Japan! 💪🏾😍😍🥗🍗🥘🚶🏾‍♂️🗺️

[@C_F13]

Obi your videos are an absolute delight. We love the longer videos :D no apologies needed

[@janetofshegatherswellness5403]

I was born in Japan. Okinawa. Haven’t had a chance to go back. Thanks for sharing 🥹🙏🏾

[@shawnachocolatekaye]

Just a heads up for when you go back. English mangas in Tokyo are at Books Kinokunya Shinjuku 😊

[@theeducationmovement]

Wow, great video. Definitely have to go visit Japan in the near future! Peace and Blessings! 🫡

[@monjournalfinancier]

Beautiful vlog as always Obi. Thanks for sharing