I Survived A Week In Japan's Capsule Hotels!

I'm a blind traveler and I checked into a Japanese capsule hotel pod for 7 days, 168 hours. With a visual impairment, I vlog a week in Japan to highlight challenges and accessible moments I had during my stays across two hotels.
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00:00 Introduction
00:44 Arrival
01:08 Day 1 - Tour
03:16 Day 2
04:02 Pokémon Center SHIBUYA
05:44 Molly Burke in Japan
06:43 Day 3
08:36 Day 4 - 2nd Capsule Hotel
10:21 Communal Shower
10:50 Day 5 - Hama Rikyu Gardens
11:25 Day 6
12:09 Unexpected Reunion
16:38 Last night
17:07 Day 7 - Conclusion

[@isaacmcburney]

James, thanks for sharing your experiences in Japan. It’s really interesting to see other blind people’s travel experiences. I hope you have a great day!

[@jamesrath]

Thanks for watching! Have a great day too!

[@terryenby2304]

I am so happy you released a new video! I am terrified of capsule hotels! I am very scared of small spaces (claustrophobic) and it looks like my nightmare! I love the concept though! If I could get over my fear, I would like to stay in one. But I can’t!

[@JoshBoykinCyreal]

This was a great video, James. I'm glad you had a good experience in Tokyo and at the capsule hotels. I definitely want to get out and travel more, getting out of my comfort zone as a legally blind person as well. Japan is on my list of places to visit at some point.

[@jamesrath]

Thank you! Wishing you all the best!

[@IscreamIceCream0]

Dude you are so underrated. Been subbed for a while now but you deserve more views bro-

[@cmillsap100]

Excellent video. It’s amazing when you meet up with someone from your past in a completely new context. Serendipity at work.

[@jamesrath]

So true!

[@cosybean]

James - it was such a pleasure to meet you! I had such a loveley time even though it was our first meet up and I am quite sad we couldn't meet again. You are such a big inspiration and it's amazing how you were able to fulfil some of your dreams here. I hope you come to Japan again one day to explore even more! Let's meet up again then! ♥ PS: The Hunter story will be a story I'll tell my grandchildren one day. 😂😂

[@jamesrath]

I'll be back for sure, no doubt! Looking forward to our next ramen session! 😁

[@anthropomorphicpeanut6160]

I thought you had left KZbin, I'm happy you are posting again!

[@katelena23]

This is so refreshing!!! I don't know how you managed to stay in the capsule but you love a challenge. Keep up the amazing work J!

[@jamesrath]

Thank you so much!!

[@CongaLineMonkey]

Awesome video as always. I can't tell if I would have the best night's sleep in a pod, or if I would wake up screaming.

[@jamesrath]

First few nights felt easier... I think I was getting worse sleep the longer I did it, haha!

[@jennfranco8525]

I am a big fan James Rath

[@Game_with_mike]

James, you’re absolutely brave, brilliant, and amazing! I loved this video. And I don’t know how you keep getting better and better at the editing process but you do! I’m also blind and a Counting Creator, but I am nowhere near as brave as you are! Thank you so much and keep up the excellent work.😂

[@jamesrath]

Thank you so much!

[@Coercer2010]

Nice, you met the wonderful Lisa, she is so beautiful and kind, lucky you 😉

[@othinus]

Amazing content James. What camera fid you use to film this video. Low light is quite usable to my blurry eye. Cheers from Philippines

[@jamesrath]

Thank you! Most of this video was shot on an iPhone 14 Pro or Pixel 7!

[@Mariamox]

I think they have a similar thing in England but they are wayyyyy smaller

[@VulcanOnWheels]

How small a space could a wheelchair user use? 6:08 OMG, Molly Burke! I'm so jelly right now!

[@BlindSpectrum]

James. Do you consider travel in a China? I could assist for u.