Japan Is Cheap - Digital Nomad In Tokyo - Buying A Nintendo Switch

Japan Is Cheap, Digital Nomad In Tokyo! We all know Japan and Tokyo are expensive but actually it is surprisingly how cheap Japan is (even the Nintendo Switch) when accommodation is taken out of the equation. We are staying for free as we are pet sitting and enjoying low priced food and a shopping spree.
We bought a Nintendo Switch for $300 and are finding that most meals are less than $10. Highly recommenced for digital nomads to come to Tokyo if you can find cheap accommodation. This however is very difficult.

[@PocketTrailblazer]

I really love how you guys are keeping it real and being honest about your spending etc - living the dream as a digital nomad is a real possibility and you guys are proving it! Loving your work as always, x

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Super stoked to see the Japan series! And .. now I want a Nintendo Switch. 😎- Trevor

[@ThisNaturalJourney]

Wow can’t wait to see more of Japan somewhere we have always wanted to go 😍🙏 glad your finding happiness ✌️ PEACE LOVE LIGHT ✌️

[@joshuaritchey2396]

For those watching: He could have gotten the Switch without tax in Japan by showing your passport at Yodobashi AND gotten an additional 5% off if paid with Visa. Also. if buying at the Nintendo store in Tokyo, you can personally select what color controllers you'd like from a much bigger selection.

[@hackerstv7927]

You are a really happy person.May God bless you and your family.

[@Swiftieafboi14]

Excited to see the Digital Nomad that you guys film!!

[@TravelBeans]

Thanks, it should start coming out by the end of the month. Going to film a bunch of stuff at the studio on Saturday : )

[@steventomson9749]

Hi gorgeous couple, another great video to watch keep up the good work guys love you both

[@BeerForBreakfast]

Alex! I am such a gamer too! That feeling of a brand new console is too relatable! Happy gaming sir. Love seeing you guys living the dream and ending the day with a nice cold beer! Micha

[@TravelBeans]

I've now played Mario kart. It's my console now! 😂 - Emma

[@vivid57]

Exciting news for the digital nomad series..

[@liamyoung5357]

Loving your excitement for Switch 😁

[@michaelangeles6870]

Your excitement is so cute and infectuous, mister! Haha

[@staceymoorebarker]

Yay! Japan! If I win the lottery tomorrow I'm quitting my job and flying to Japan! Tempura, beer and materialistic goods, living the good life! Lol. Tom is going to be very jealous of your switch!

[@jocelynespinosa973]

Glad to see u splurging on yourselves

[@matthewstreets3019]

Nice video you guys did. I'm glad that you have the Nintendo Switch. (Assuming you still got it) I still have my Switch since summer of 2018. (brought my 1st game for it called Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with the protective screen on the same day)

[@knanmie]

Cheers! Great splurge based video guys, and good behaviour for a Nintendo Switch!? That's some epic negotiation! (But yeah sonic is better) Though disappointed you didn't get the cat with laser eyes shirt... I miss Japanese food so much...

[@fjdkfdfjdf33]

Thanks for switching it up!

[@JamesyboyExperiment]

Treat day!!! Looks like you guys are high on life.....😜

[@izzy7ph519]

Cheers!!!!! (I hit the like button. 😆)

[@Anonym-ge8fh]

I'm from Germany and currently in Japan on vacation and I wanted to ask if I can change language and location from the Nintendo switch (! and also from the games!)? Good video! (And a little tip from me, there are shops where you can buy things without tax when you show your passports :))

[@SoyAlexDeMex]

You can

[@waiklim]

Good to see you guys in Tokyo. Looking forward to your vblog from a city that was familiar but distant for me.

[@thepolymathuniverse9694]

What's the cheapest place in Japan? (I've heard it's Tokushima, but I'd love some more information.) Thank you.

[@elianeround7166]

You're both great :)

[@manu.guarnaccia]

Cheers guys!

[@astorlefflinker8417]

I'm a gamer so I really understand Alex's excitement. I'm desktop computer gamer, but someday I wanna buy a gaming laptop so that I can game also while traveling. Alex if you have a powerful enough laptop, you should download Steam, it has a lot of good games which you can just download and they usually have discounts.

[@AbuFarouq]

As a guy, I can so relate to you the excitement of getting a new game console. Hahahaha. We never grow up when it comes to toys.

[@JSingh_8185]

I’ve been following you for a long time and I really love your content. Since Emma is vegetarian, are there good options for a vegetarian person and is it easily available in Japan?

[@TimezoneJunkies]

We definitely have to go to Japan one day, especially if you can be there for cheap. We're such cheapskates. Have you looked into other teaching platforms? What about Boxfish? They pay much better than Cambly, but you have to schedule your hours every week, but you can tell them you won't be online for a week and it seems fine. They seem pretty flexible. Alex is having his second interview with them soon. Alex also worked for DaDa ABC for 6 months (their shortest contract) and they pay much better than Cambly as well, or is the the freedom of teaching whenever you want that makes you stick with Cambly? I don't know if you have to have proper teaching experience and teaching certificates like we have to get hired by them, but it might be worth it if you can commit for 6 months. There is also another platform, Italki, where you set your own rate and availability and the students book classes with you. Alex used it for a couple of months prior to travelling and could charge more than he gets paid by Cambly.

[@TravelBeans]

I (Emma) used to work for boxfish but I personally just didn't like the platform very much.. found it a little glitchy and confusing. That being said I'm sure they've improved a lot since then so it would be worth looking at again for sure. We've heard of italki and it's definitely something we'd be interested in.. being able to set your own price is pretty cool. So far, the reason we have stuck with Cambly is the flexibility and we just really enjoy it. It's more of a conversation platform rather than teaching so it's very relaxed and we have some pretty awesome students who we live speaking to.

[@TravelBeans]

Thanks for all the useful info though guys.. hopefully its also super useful for other ppl reading the comments 🙌

[@rawkista]

Why was the shirt in the ¥100 rack if its worth $5? 🤔 Was it misplaced or is it because of the tax?

[@TravelBeans]

I think the sign meant the price was starting from 100.. meaning some items are 100 and some are more... Sneaky!!

[@nomadicphilippinesvlogs7316]

Awesome!

[@Mwoods2272]

You should have checked out Book-Off or Hard-Off for the switch.

[@crimsonshade8125]

One day me and my fiance are gonna travel like you two

[@LeoAu-yeung]

Wait does getting a Nintendo switch from japan change it

[@hornjajalla3321]

what's the name of the store did you buy the nintendo switch?

[@irishadventuresuk]

Lol, call the Jerry tee shirt expensive at $80, can you imagine how expensive a tee shirt would be with MacGillicuddy on it....priceless....😂😂😂 Enjoy the 5 weeks, watch the spending spree, never know what's around the corner. Take Beanzie's xx P.S....11.30pm last nite, 31 degrees indoors here in S. London. Another 2 weeks plus of it...xx

[@iiraingirlii]

What I’m jealous of is that they have so many amiibos 😭

[@sweetjustice5463]

Just find Don Quinjote discount store they are all over Japan or Daecuma or Ito Yokado.

[@kevinsargent]

Left with 500 for 2 people? Insane. I've been living in Asia too but I brought $2,000 with me. China has tons of opportunities but it's exhausting to deal with some of the people here. Thailand was a much better life when I lived there.

[@user-cz2gd3eu8y]

what does the joy con price in japan?

[@rayroxas4679]

cheers guys

[@rayoflife102]

Wait..you guys went to Japan? I'm still here in North America. lol

[@davidsanabria7696]

I strive for this mans happiness lmao

[@michaelangeles6870]

Five weeks? Wow!

[@bubbasphilippineparadise4781]

Make that a double thumbs up (one for each of you)...cheers and keep smiling because you're both the bomb!

[@cybergen2K]

FIVE. WHOLE. WEEKS OMFD!

[@williamviljoen9903]

awsome

[@tatsatupadhyay671]

fun fact nintendo started their company with hanafuda cards then they started video games.

[@nigely3362]

when you got a switch you were happy like a child

[@allansisson355]

So cool , I know he's not reading this he's on his game. hahahah So hi Emma

[@idontmind3585]

best beer in japan ASAHI :)

[@paulomarcojunio580]

I want a Nintendo switch also! 😂😂😂

[@HappyCarlsonsTV]

We didn't find Tokyo overly expensive

[@Casshern2010]

Coco Ichiban curry is awesome.

[@henrikg7661]

In 10 years the world will consist of 4 billion male digital nomands and 4 billion female beauty and fashion bloggers...

[@LPDani123]

I dont really get how trying to sell the idea that tokyo is cheap works when you dont mention the names of the places you went to, not even the area...

[@cashmoney3801]

what a switch costs 29950¥ in big camera shinjuku

[@bandidohukbalahap1567]

Japan + Switch = Life goals!!

[@TravelBeans]

Yes!!! 🙌

[@fr0gthefrench502]

I bet 3/ 0 for 🗼🇫🇷🍾 tomorow and same today Belgium / England sorry 😇😘

[@wanderingtallguy6849]

I hoped the switch would be a bit cheaper

[@TeleeFONE]

Buy Paladins game on Switch and we can play together 😀

[@Delinquency62]

"Gray stinky controller" ouch, btw greetings from the philippines

[@luvyou-baby]

13/10/22

[@RobEcu123]

Was that cocos curry house? If it is and you guys just blasted past it, thumbs down

[@NJVArtimations]

ugh your title is Digital no mad in tokyo, and "buying a nintendo switch" but all you did is to show clothes!

[@ryvanandthings4048]

9:24 thank me later

[@tmacinsanity4832]

Overexcited for nothing, typical foreigner behavior.

[@last5902]

To be honest the intro is 🤮🤮🤮