How Crowded is Shinjuku Now?

[@johnsymons76]

Shinichi, please know that any walk that you film is quite enjoyable to many of your subscribers. I am an armchair traveler nowadays and I always like going along with you on your travels. It doesn't matter what you are filming because everything is new and an adventure to me. Have a nice week and please say hi to Satoshi. Don't forget to give Justin a pat from me. 😊

[@mayumidaigo3613]

It must have been so uncomfortable to wear a mask, filming and walking in the crazy heat! Thank you so much for your video! Please stay hydrated! お疲れ様でした！

[@ferasriutami6996]

Thank you for taking this video and sharing it with us. It must have been hard filming in the heatwave. It is more interactive with you are talking on the background and your videos and Satoshi always make my day :) In Sydney, the winter season is almost ending. We have started to see more winds this week, but it is a good sign as it indicates spring is coming soon. Sydneysiders also try to adjust and adapt to their life during COVID. Although we do not have high infection rates, we always stay alert. We wear masks in public transportation and in shops, keep social / physical distancing, hand sanitizing, and working from home. Stay safe and arigato gozaimasu - ありがとうございます

[@RobertAnthonyPitera]

Before I even watched this one I wanted to make a general comment. I really enjoy the walks and bike rides around your area more than you can imagine, Shinichi! It's gives me views and information that I may never get unless/until I visit Japan and is better than the average 'tour' video because they offer a slice of daily life in Japan. I love (and of course subscribe) to all of your channels but I'm so glad I discovered this one. Also, the new setup you are using for the bike rides is great; video is stable and well aimed and no wind noise - you can hear everything clearly. If you're looking for ideas, I'd really love to go on a shopping trip or grocery run with you; just doing everyday errands as it provides a side of Japanese life that isn't really represented on KZbin. It might be interesting to others as well. Just wanted to take the time to thank you for doing these and sharing your neighborhood with us. BTW, please be careful in that heat and make sure you hydrate!!

[@MrMsLisa]

Great idea, I’d love to see that!

[@thrranger1983]

Wow...all the little streets and alley ways..so fun! I love watching this. And the cicadas.

[@keijihainoraga]

Love your energy Shinichi, thank you for helping keep us sane while locked down.

[@markmorgan2058]

Thankyou from New Zealand for sharing your experiences in these trying times. Our hearts go out to you all in Japan. I am new to your vlogs, and loving it. We are into spring , Christmas are summer sun and barbeques it's great . Stay safe buddy.😊

[@anothermars]

Thanks for this video. Like this walk and talk format with showin ur face randomly. Feels like we r walkin together . As a future idea . Take us through Daiso or the local store u do your groceries at or just walkin justin and showing us around.

[@stevenkee61]

Thanks for sharing. I missed Japan so much... Hope to visit there again. Hope everyone is safe and healthy!

[@svtkuns7321]

This video was great! I’ve been searching for videos like this that show Japan in a daily life manner and I’m glad to have found this channel of yours ☺️ As someone else pointed out, videos of supermarkets or convenience stores would be awesome! Here in Puerto Rico the summer has been quite hot too and the coronavirus situation is at its worst moment but I hope things get better soon! Thanks for this video, Shinichi!

[@fungalinthekitchen]

I love your walking videos around the different neighborhoods in Tokyo. They take me away from the worries around me and are extremely relaxing. Please keep up the videos! Also in Portland OR it was in the 90s today I can't wait for the rain!

[@thejjchan]

I love watching your videos - it makes me relive our previous Japan vacations! We totally used to stay at a hotel down the street from that Mister Donut (you pointed to it too when you were walking down the side street haha). I love walking down that small side street at night too when the lampposts are lit up!

[@t2mplecat]

hi from adelaide australia where spring has just started. thank you for your videos of japan

[@damo0210]

it always amazes me how quiet streets can be without tourists. its the foreign tourists that make up most of the crowds and spend the most in the shops, bars, and tourist attractions. always nice to see the sights when your out on your travels. keep yourself safe, and cant wait to see your next video.

[@sanafanaccount4285]

Thanks for the video. I'm living in Melbourne which has a strict lockdown right now, and a curfew from 8pm-5am. I miss Japan. Because it's the southern hemisphere, it's actually coming up the end of winter here. I spent about 6 weeks in Japan at the end of last year, but coming back to Australia, with our borders being shut, I don't think I'll be able to go back soon. These videos make me miss Japan so much, また行けたら良いなーとよく思っております。Please take care and stay healthy.

[@jeancargason4109]

oh!how i wish to come in tokyo japan someday,thank u for your sharing walking tour in this place. love it.

[@redbeansa]

Love your videos. Thank you for doing this. It helps when we can’t go anywhere. Stay hydrated Be safe!

[@penne4306]

Hi Shinichi. Love both your channels and so much enjoy your walks. I used to live in Fujisawa and I really love to see all these places in Tokyo I used to go and miss them. I live in Victoria, BC, Canada now. Honestly, my heart is in Japan but the weather here in summer, well, sooooo comfortable and cool!! ;) thx for your wonderful, personal videos.

[@KarateKim]

What a sweet video. It was so nice walking with you, looking at everything and hearing the summer bugs. And , Ps , your hair looks amazing

[@Miyabiko]

I love that you showed seibu shinjuku station. I took the seibu shinjuku line everyday cuz I lived in Araiyakushi. Love shinjuku, Koenji and in general this side of tokyo

[@christineschwenker5824]

Good Morning from Long Island, NY! I have been watching all your videos from your channels and enjoying your different themes. I will continue to be your walking companion, no matter what or where you do. Hope you bring drinks with you while you walk. If not, we do not mind if you stop to hydrate. Stay safe, be well.

[@sandrac1313]

I so enjoy all your videos.Makes me feel as though i am walking along with you.Thanks so much!

[@kevinpage4161]

Shinichi, thanks so much for sharing! I was unable to make my annual trip to Japan this year due to COVID. I usually start my trip in Shinjuku so this video definitely hits me in the feels! Thanks again!!

[@MrLGDUK]

The path with the trees and the pretty stone paving is so Studio Ghibli! Thank you again - always such an education to go on these journeys with you. I'm sad I missed the premier, but it's still lovely.

[@marilynyoung8343]

Hey Shinichi thanks for another great walking video, I love them. Yes please go into ichiman ramen, can’t wait. I’m from Australia and in my state we have a handful of new cases but those people are in hotel quarantine. We are pretty much back to normal but we can’t travel into certain states. I’m not from Victoria but really feel for what’s going on there. We are having winter at the moment and I so love it because we get to see whales and seals from the shore where I live. I so enjoy your walks and thank you for the effort you go to for us. 🥰

[@swong705]

Your video reminded me of my travel to Japan last October before the pandemic. We stayed nearby at Koreatown so everything was very familiar. Which is super cool. Thank you

[@andyhow6478]

Thanks for vloging, I really miss Japan so much. Everyday just finding something about Japan or Japanese food to fill up my craving lol

[@Super8Rescue]

Most enjoyable. I love the narrow back street bars. so cute

[@skvalu]

It's not so hot in Czech republic but we have stormy weather. I know the little road you show us in this video. Walked it last year, when I visited Japan. Hope to visit soon again. Thanks for your walking videos.

[@liamlee8422]

feel nostalgic... this footage brought back many fond memories of me visiting Tokyo for the first time, and many exact spots you shown in the video back in November 2019 right before this pandemic started.

[@jessicapatton6488]

Thanks for showing this! Planning a trip to Tokyo next year. Hopefully things pick up

[@pamlajane]

Hi Shinichi! I really enjoyed this walking tour. I want to visit Japan as do my sons and their wives, but the current travel situation means we must wait. Please know that we think you have hit on a great idea with this tour. It feels like we have a special guide taking us though the streets and giving such nice a nice narrative. Be well!

[@mpower6004]

Thank you for showing us around , Shinjuku . Informative down to earth presentation , bringing back great memories from Tokyo, one of my favorite city . it is striking to see how empty everything is compared how it is used to be in normal times. But here in New York is the same story , business and traffic are down dramatically thanks to Covid 19 .

[@claytonkato3034]

@shinichi world ty again for taking us around japan again stay safe aloha

[@samanthajohnson3368]

I love the walks in different areas, I can't wait to be able to travel to Japan and walk through the same streets.

[@dont_call_me_anthony89]

At 5:00, I got excited when you walked over to the Humax Pavilion because that's where 新宿FACE is. For those who don't know, Shinjuku FACE is a 600 seat entertainment venue/bar that hosts mostly professional wrestling (or プロレス) and other combat events. Great place 👍🏼

[@XtrentacusX]

Thank you for this video! I was supposed to be back in Japan as of 2 days ago, an this video is giving me my Shinjuku fix!

[@mayinea8037]

Thank you for this walk around Shinjuku, I really enjoyed it. I had the feeling I was live there for a moment. Really love this walk videos around Japan generally. 👍

[@dollbaby132]

I just love where you live.It is hard to believe it is the city with so many green spaces.I really enjoy your tours and you are getting in great shape with all that walking.😊

[@krissykriss328]

Awesome walk thank you Shinichi!!! Hugs from Arizona!

[@verneiceturner8250]

In New York state of USA is quite warm too. thank you for your steaming.

[@darkysprite11]

Thank you for posting this video. We were meant to travel to Japan this year but had to cancel. It was good to see some of the sights we had planned to visit. Hope we can come and visit soon. Stay safe and keep well.

[@carlacannizzaro2853]

Greetings from New Hampshire, USA! It is quite hot and very humid here. We’ve had lots of good beach days but very little rain this summer. We are officially in a drought now. I would love to see you visit the ramen shop and some lesser known eateries you like. I hope to visit Japan someday but for now I am enjoying travel by armchair. Happy walking!

[@Icywaterfall]

I missed the Premiere Shinichi, but I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Love the content! Shared with my Brother-In-Law! Xoxo

[@gking2004]

Thanks for the video. I haven't seen shinjuku so deserted. I've been there last week of December 2019 and it was packed with people. Very festive. It really has a different atmosphere when there are a lot of people. Love japan. Can't wait to go back.

[@effie-Toronto]

Shinichi I love this walks because I learn so much keep doing them

[@ayabananakreuk8181]

Can't wait, set the reminder on!😊

[@luckyguy71]

I really love your mask today too. This was really a good video. Seeing the back streets of Tokyo and all those hidden gems are really more special because your casual conversation makes me feel like I'm walking with you to see it. This is really good and really can't be duplicated on any other channel.

[@Shinichisworld]

Aww thanks. I appreciate that my friend

[@jomcgee6094]

I feel like a tourist with a personal guide! So beautiful and I loved the shrine/temple!

[@bluesky5587]

Superb ..thank u ..love that u explain everything non stop ..very informative.

[@happynpink]

we stay further up on that main Shinjuku street when we visit Tokyo. We were supposed to be there in April. Thank you for bringing me on a walk. Really enjoyed it.

[@joannaestrada9767]

Hello from LA! Thanks so much for your videos, I love watching them. 😁 It's currently 30 degrees celsius (86 degrees fahrenheit) with 44% humidity here in LA, so it's hot over here too! 🔥

[@andie2809]

I'm 2 weeks behind...but it's the rainy season here in Costa Rica! And I absolutely love it! We only have 2 seasons... the rainy season (winter) and the hot season (summer). We are only 9 or 10 degrees above the equator.

[@القادماجملباذنالله-ت2ع]

This video is wonderful .. I found in it a lot of information of interest to the tourist .. and you talk while walking is better than walking and photographing without talking ... That is why I subscribed to the channel

[@Shinichisworld]

So glad you’re enjoying these videos!

[@mindysmom6132]

Cannot wait!!!

[@plushieangela]

In summer in Australia we know its really hot outside when we can hear the cicadas. Its a familiar sound, so I can almost feel the heat you're walking through

[@LindaLeeYang]

Hi!! I'm from Minnesota. Right now it is starting to be cooler. Before Aug started it was extremely hot not it has cooled down.

[@Celrose]

I was there last year and it was so hot, I want to go back in the Fall or Spring. But I love Japan!!!!!

[@paperwormscat9760]

I think it makes sense, that you don't see many people in this heat. We had the same type of heatwave in Germany in the past days and I felt confused, tired and groggy all the time. I tried to stay indoors as much as possible.

[@tony_sharing655]

Hi Shinichi . . i always love japan its so clean and organize there, also safe when I'm there.anyway I'm new in this channel and btw I'm from indonesia nice to see you all guys . in here its now summer and its burning hot as always ,and everything is already open up here except for school, night life and theater . well its so nice to know so much more about Japan from your channel Shinichi keep it rolling ok : )

[@aidago7533]

My kids and I went strolling around Shinjuku with my BFF and her Japanese husband were kind enough to show us the place from 7:30 pm to midnight and it was packed wherever we went (2018 August) They brought us to Ichiran Ramen and Yes we lined up for about 40 mins but it was worth it ! I enjoyed your Asakusa vlog as well and yes it was eerie that a few people was around. Always enjoy your unique vlogs, more power and keep it up !

[@jordanwyatt5323]

It was 100 f here in Seattle yesterday! So hot! We don't have that very often here!

[@erickfrago7224]

I love the design of the mask. Rainy season now here in Philippines, but when the sun's out it is still hot.

[@allansevilla5640]

I used to live there in shinjuku and it has changed a lot! Thanks for doin the video! Im from the Philippines and its suppose to be the rainy season here but its like summer everyday. Covid is still haunting the countey and we have been in quarantine for more than 6 months. Hope soon, like in japan, we can slo2ly go back to normal. Again thank you for the video and hope to see another one soon! Yorushiku!

[@Shinichisworld]

I really hope things will start to improve soon.

[@allansevilla5640]

@@Shinichisworld hopefully! Stay safe and keep making those fab videos!

[@TheRonnierate]

Oh how I miss Japan! Thank you for the walking tour. In Houston, Texas it is very hot, much like Tokyo weather. Unfortunately Houston is a current hot spot for Covid-19 but most people are wearing masks here now. Stay safe everyone 😷

[@mjan62051]

I truly miss traveling in Japan, particularly Tokyo. Thank you Shinichi for another great video.👍👍 I really hope to go back to Tokyo soon.😼😻

[@AG-gc3rk]

Whenever I'm in the area (rarely because I live in 西東京) I always go down that nice tree covered sidewalk to get to Golden Gai. I can't wait until it's safe enough to go back.

[@brandondavis8005]

Abilene, Texas (west central part of state). Been over hundreds but we did get some rain last night. Still some places closed but we're about to start school at the college I work at.

[@78dove26]

it's is windy and cold in Auckland NZ but seeing Tokyo in summer so wanted to be there also awesome locations around Shinjuku. Stay safe Shinichi.

[@RainyRed]

I just discovered this channel, and it is amazing! You are so good at this, and it is so nice to see you show your area, and it’s so beautiful! I live in Texas, USA, we opened back up a couple months ago, and masks are mandatory. The weather is hot, 105 degrees Fahrenheit and hotter then that. But that is typical for this time of year, usual up until the middle of November, but sometimes we wear shorts at Christmas because it is still warm. Thank you for your generosity and shearing with us!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Shinichisworld]

Thank you

[@luckyguy71]

This is really a great tour. It is so quiet. When I was there it was so crowded! It's hot as hell in San Jose CA right now - unusual Heat Wave.

[@dr.corinaz7776]

what a nice surpriseee!!!! Two years ago, while in Tokyo, we were at a festival at the shrine you showed us in Shinjuku. It was overcrowded, food everywere, we ate okonomyaki (strange taste for us, we did not expect it to be kinda sweet:))). But, oh, boy, I do not enjoy the empty streets. I thought that overcrowded is not good, but deserted is even worse. Hope it will pass soon :( Thx for the videos...I like them a lot

[@Joobkl]

We stayed right in Red Light District. Very safe and loved being in then central of the hustle and bustle

[@sheilabarnett6299]

I live in TX yesterday was 107° F and cold front today right now it’s 84° F high of 93° F today. Most things are open here just lower capacity!

[@alfoncesmithe]

Visited here many times during all my holidays in japan great area to check out, my last visit I started here about 9.30am and left around 10.30pm it was amazing thanks for this walk brilliant take care☺👍✌

[@elizabeth5193]

We are having a heatwave right now in Los Angeles, temperatures are 100 degrees F. So we are staying indoors. The Covid numbers are finally coming down in LA, but stilll usually over 1000 a day. Thank you for suffering in the heat to do this video! I've never seen Ichiran without customers. Hope things start to improve in Tokyo and things get back to normal soon!

[@MarcS4R]

this is so beautiful i thought i knew shinjuku , but far from it. i really miss Japan, we were planning to go in September but then 19 came. i hope to go there soon again. thanks for your great video. i am from Germany and its about 30 degrees here at the moment :)

[@lynnkihara2323]

Hi Shinichi, can't make the live stream (it's at 3am here) so I catch it in the morning. Please keep making these videos. It's great exercise for you and interesting for us viewers. If you need a reason to stroll, how about going to different little hidden areas, parks, stores, and other interesting sites we should note down for a trip to Tokyo? 🙏🚴👍

[@suginami123]

Haven’t been since March. I went once to a bookshop on the other side. I keep away. I’m local along the Chou line where everything is open. Safer.

[@soggymoggytravels]

I remember commuting from Nogata to Seibu Shinjuku 20 years ago!

[@Shinichisworld]

Wow really? That’s interesting. That’s the same route I take all the time

[@soggymoggytravels]

@@Shinichisworld Yes, I think I recall you had made a video on Nogata before. I miss Japan, so I enjoy watching your videos.

[@biteofdog]

I love your videos, Shinichi :) I hope you are doing well!

[@setsunamarina1566]

4:58 that place looks mighty familiar.. yepp its really similar to kamurocho from the Yakuza games.

[@yeevita]

Would love to see more shrines, temples, parks, characters of neighborhoods, someone’s garden, different architectural styles, different japanese traditions and crafts, such as paper cutting or folding.

[@seanbrooking485]

Salem Massachusetts USA.... iTS HOTTTTTTT 90's ... You two should totally come to the Halloween capital sometime! plenty of street food and spooky fun for you guys to check out...

[@phengov943]

Ok will have to watch the replay 😪 I have work tomorrow at the airport. I will watch the replay@ shinichi's world

[@HuaXueXiYu]

I’m from SA in Australia~ were in the middle of our winter, so we’re getting lots of sprinkles of rain. A lot less than precious years though which is worrying. We’re going back into some light restrictions, but Adelaide is pretty quiet compared to pre-pandemic. Local shopping centres are as full as ever though 😬

[@patsyjohnson9878]

Hi from Ohio! Thank you for sharing. Enjoy videos with you sharing where you live. We had a heat wave last week. This week it is in the 80°F and breezy not bad. Schools in our area will be opening in Sept. A lot of businesses have never opened since March and those that are changed their hours to close early. Masks are required. Stay safe and healthy!🌸

[@carlygoff7751]

We in Virginia US are allowed to be out but we can not go to school. I work at a school and we still can't have school. The weather has been VERY hot but is cooler this week. Love these videos!!

[@cherriberri7161]

Here in Massachusetts we had a heatwave for a few weeks but the last few days it’s been dry & cool at night it’s been in the 60’s now, perfect for sleeping. Since the virus I haven’t really gone to many places (I’m working from home) except our summer home at the Cape I was shocked that there weren’t hardly any tourist it seemed surreal. Please take care love your channel & Nicki’s too I hope your sweet mom is doing well. 💖

[@despairia]

It never ceases to astonish me how people in Japan walk around in >35 degrees C, high humidity weather, wearing long pants/skirts and long sleeves (some even wearing cardigans and jackets!). I would simply die.

[@caz8168]

Melbourne is in winter current temp 14C at 10am. Covid stage 4 lockdown. Most shops are closed- pharmacy and food are available. We are only allowed to go out for medical, work or food/supplies. Only one person allowed to go out for them and in radius of 5km from home only. Only allowed to exercise with one other person from your own household unless it’s with children and we have a night curfew that starts from 8pm-5am currently and all residents have to wear mask unless you’re aged under 12. Schools are closed/kids being home school/online. The current restrictions ( till mid September) are to get numbers down.

[@Shinichisworld]

Please continue to stay safe my friend. We’re all in this together

[@jennybassam5515]

Hi ,I am from England and I am really enjoying your videos , the weather as been very hot and humid with rain at night, its really nice to see green areas around the city, i used to watch a Japanese drama called good luck which was set in a airport and about the pilots and cabin crew great drama have you heard of it thank you for the video, keep safe, oh is that the new mask you got the other day looks nice

[@Shinichisworld]

I’ve never seen that show. Yeah this is my expensive mask. It’s a bit small for my face though

[@jennybassam5515]

@@Shinichisworld i watch it on KZbin it is very good but it was done in 2010 and it was a tv drama about ANA Airlines very good , I would love to come to Japan one day ,

[@tuxedoneko9837]

😍 these walking tours

[@ancientflounder]

I've been into Kabukicho several times and seeing it this sparsely populated with people is crazy. Even when it's hot out, it was packed.

[@Animefruba]

Glad to hear you are feeling well🐅

[@mickeyd8898]

Enjoyed the walk, but Shinchi, you must carry a large frozen beverage with you. My sister was heat prone, she would freeze a hand towel and wrap it around her neck when she would walk in very hot humid weather...give it a try, it is refreshing

[@euomu]

Yes, please take us to Ichiran!

[@oanaelena4001]

You have the quaintest bars there 😎 I now miss the squirching heat we've hâd 2 weeks back in Bucharest, and we used to have the cicada sounds too. Temperatures are 31 or 32 C now. The Coronavirus numbers have been way too high, almost 1500 cases/day at some point this summer but they're slowly going down. Thanks for showing us around, so nice!

[@forevereva22]

Hi I am from Toronto the weather here is a bit cooler today 25°C. I totally agree you complain about the heat. I can't stand the heat as well. Let's go to eat the 一蘭拉麵 see how good is the taste under the pandemic.

[@Claudi771]

Fun to watch - here in Philadelphia PA. A little cooler today 😎

[@Shinichisworld]

I actually used to live in center city there for a year

[@Claudi771]

Shinichi's World Thanks for replying ❗️I’m in the Callowhill Area, which is walking distance from center city😻