JAPAN VLOGS - Tokyo. Shopping at Harajuku, Shibuya & Shinjuku. Disney Store and Dinner at Katsukura

[@jmy1030]

I do very much appreciate that you do not talk or even scream so loud as other vlogers do. Thank you. This makes watching your vlog very enjoyable and ofcourse the info that you give. Going in may, hope it opens up in time.

[@aclaireytale]

Aw I'm so glad you're enjoy the Japan series, I hope you get to go in May!

[@d.redrobinphillips9959]

I had to watch this video 3 times. There was so much in it. What a day!!!! After your trip to the Disney store, I rooted through a drawer and found my Tokyo Disneyland tee shirt from 1984. I wouldn't wear it now because it has red around the collar and sleeves like so many tees did back in the 80's. I'll keep it awhile for a treasure. Also found a Disney MGM Studios shirt. The original. Looking forward to Disneyland videos. What a fantastic trip you had. If you had any hiccups in your journey, you don't show them. Take good care and have a wonderful week.

[@aclaireytale]

Aww thank you Diane! Wow 3 times!!!! Yes ha it was such a long day and you haven't even seen the end of it yet! Love the sound of your vintage tees! Definitely keep them! Haha well the hiccups happen in the next vlog, you'll see haha. Thank you so much Diane, thinking of you and hope everything is ok

[@jennh7040]

What a busy full day of shopping and people watching. The stores in Japan have everything!! The fortune part (@ the temple) was interesting- I’ve never seen anything like it. The restaurant where you had dinner looked so good. They also think of everything in Japan - it was so neat that under your chair they had a places for your packages - so cool. I am glad to see the trains are so easy to get around on. Y’all are having such a lovely trip! Thank you for taking us along with you on your adventures.

[@aclaireytale]

Thank you Jenn!! They really do think of everything, such a cool touch to put bags in a basket under the chair. Glad you are enjoying following along our trip!!

[@TheTataxx]

So much cool merch! I'm impressed you made it out of the Disney store without any new purchases. That dinner looked amazing and again super reasonably priced as well. Looking forward to the Disneyland vlogs next. Thanks again for sharing as always!

[@aclaireytale]

Haha I know I can't believe I came out of there empty handed!! The dinner was so good, really enjoyed it. Aw yeah Tokyo Disneyland is so soon now! Thank you for watching!!!

[@joannedelatorre6448]

Thanks for sharing 🤗 I loved all the shops especially the Disney store and the Temple was beautiful! Dinner looked really good... I am going to hunt for a recipe 😁 glad you had another wonderful day 👍🏻

[@aclaireytale]

Aww thank you so much Joanne!!! Thanks for always watching

[@aledwilliams1929]

Brilliant vlog, the picture quality is very good with the new camera, and yes a haul vlog would be great xx

[@aclaireytale]

Aww thank you Aled, will for sure do a haul vlog! Thanks for watching

[@SeeShaunVlog]

Another fab vlog Claire. That store was mahoosive. We might have to try that restaurant, it looked very good! I'm interested to see how you manage moving your cases around to disney!

[@aclaireytale]

The restaurant was amazing, definitely recommend it! Hmm yeah you've already pre-empted a big problem! You'll see next week!!! Thanks for watching guys!

[@SeeShaunVlog]

@@aclaireytale that problem is my biggest worry (other than a tiny hotel room) as pulling cases and pushing a wheelchair is tricky at the best of times lol. Looking forward to it

[@DeeHazel]

I love how Simon is still pointing at everything on the menu with the Disney two finger point :) Once you start doing it, it stays with you forever!

[@aclaireytale]

Haha I didn't even notice that!!! You're right, I do it too - it never leaves you!

[@jessicacudnik4115]

Such a great video! Can’t wait to see Tokyo Disneyland! xx

[@aclaireytale]

Aw thank you Jessica, so glad you enjoyed it!

[@lucybartholomew8150]

Another fab video.. enjoying this series so much! :)) x

[@aclaireytale]

Aww Lucy bless ya, thanks so much!!

[@beatds1]

The end works just fine for me. That food you guys had for dinner looks AMAZING! Now I'm hungry!

[@aclaireytale]

Ah so glad it worked for you, no idea what was happening there!!! Thanks for watching!

[@joshuabenedyk7604]

Great vlog as always! That food looked really good! Sorry about the bad fortune. All the stores looked so cool! I have loved traveling and exploring Japan via your vlogs! Can't wait for Tokyo Disneyland! :)

[@aclaireytale]

Aww thank you Josh, glad you have been enjoying Japan with us!! Tokyo Disneyland is very soon now I promise!!

[@beed764]

Another fantastic vlog!! I forgot to comment on your last one but I ate at the same Genki Sushi as you. So yummy and cheap! Your crossing of Shibuya scramble was fun to watch - when I went there it was halloween and it was SO busy (police holding back the crowds, and big armoured trucks). It was absolute madness, I think there's a youtube video of it! It was to stay a night in a manga cafe in shibuya which was a real interesting experience but not one I'd necessarily do again! Staying in a capsule hotel was far more my speed :) I stayed at a couple of nice hostels in Asakusa when I first arrived in Japan - the streets around Senso-ji are really fun. I'm glad you got on well with the tube system, I absolutely loved the underground and the JR lines in general. It was really easy to get around Japan! Katsukura looked so very tasty, and not really that expensive for what you got, now I want some ton-katsu :D Yaaay, moving over to Tokyo Disney!!! Can't wait to see you lose it over the amazing merchandise there!

[@aclaireytale]

Ah thank you for watching!! Looks like we did all the same things as you. That sounds insane at Shibuya for you!! Katsukura was soo good, such a great experience. Haha Tokyo Disney is nearly here!!!

[@RhiannonEve]

Watching this while in Orlando! Loved it as always, and the biggest yes to a haul please!

[@aclaireytale]

Oh you lucky thing, hope you're having a wonderful time in Orlando! Thanks for taking the time out of your trip to watch this! Means a lot.

[@disneydonnat]

Love Love Love x The Disney merch was super cute... I have a new found love for Chip N Dale.

[@aclaireytale]

Aw thanks Donna, oh my gosh their merch is just insane!!!

[@cindyandkurt]

Soooooo Gooood. Love how the Japanese embrace Disney. Their merch is so good. Can't wait to see Tokyo Disneyland. Take care and have a lovley weekend 😍😍pm

[@aclaireytale]

Aww thank you guys and thanks for helping me out :). Tokyo Disneyland is soon I promise! Haha

[@Simstuaciones]

Oh my god. Thanks for sharing those videos. The quality is great! And the information is very clear!

[@aclaireytale]

Oh you're so welcome! Glad you found the information useful!

[@FROMKYLE2U]

I woke up this a.m. in Vegas so excited for this vlog.... you guys are awesome.... Thanks so much !!! The level of crowds is so crazy there but the transportation system seems flawless... I hope to go someday !

[@aclaireytale]

Oh my gosh Vegas??? So jealous! Aw thank you so much for watching while you're away!

[@FROMKYLE2U]

@@aclaireytale I'm originally from Maine but I live in Vegas these past 20 yrs....if I was on vacation I would still be tuned in to see your travels....I'm going to Disneyland in April...

[@MyWestiesTV]

Wow that time went by fast. I really enjoyed seeing all the different merchandise they have there and the views of the cities so interesting to see different cultures. Great watch while I have my morning coffee. Two thumbs up!

[@aclaireytale]

Aww thank you so much Mike! Enjoy your morning coffee!!!

[@wbanzhof]

My son (4) loves pez and it is SO nostalgic for me. Can’t wait for your trip hauls! I would not have been able to resist all those tsum tsums

[@aclaireytale]

I kind of wish I bought a few tsum tsums as I didn't see them in the parks and I do collect them (before they stopped selling them in the UK!) Oh well haha, excuse to go back ;). I love Pez too!! Thank you so much for watching!

[@LollipopBoxClub]

I managed to totally miss this one. I've watched the next video already! What a fab shopping and food day, but that fortune!!!! : (

[@aclaireytale]

Aww thank you for watching anyway Lisa!! Means a lot

[@CinderAliLovesDisney]

Hi Claire. It was very neat to see the Disney store there. They have so much different variety of merch than we do. I understand that you waited to purchase anything because you were going to the actual Disney park.

[@aclaireytale]

Yeah haha I thought that it would be the same in the park but actually there were some different things, oh well haha. I got lots in the parks to make up for it!!!! Thanks for watching lovely, hope you're well

[@denisederbyshire1957]

Wow, Claire this was an awesome vlog as always xx

[@aclaireytale]

Aww thank you Denise, glad you enjoyed it!!

[@spotty565]

Loved this vlog Claire! It looks like you had so much fun on this day! Gutted you got the bad fortune but at least you left it in Japan 😂 x

[@aclaireytale]

Thank you so much for watching!! Haha I know, had to leave that bad fortune there!!

[@carolinemunro1557]

Another great blog ! Looking forward to seeing Disney .

[@aclaireytale]

Aw thank you Caroline! Disney is soon I promise!!

[@andrearathbone3500]

I don’t know how you came out of Disney without buying something. The food looked amazing I think we will put that on our agenda. Had a brilliant night last night at Universal we were on one of the Mardi Gras floats throwing beads out to the crowds. It was such fun. Xx

[@aclaireytale]

I don't know how either!! I wish I had bought a few tsums now haha as they weren't in the parks. The food was incredible, such a great experience. Glad you enjoyed being on the Mardi Gras floats! Always looks fun haha. Thank you for watching Andrea!

[@Cerrie88]

I really need to go to Tokyo like now lol I squealed when I saw sailor moon on the wall behind you I would just worry 8 would spend so much money on everything hold on sweet potato Kit Kat they have soo much stitch stuff there I need it all xxx

[@aclaireytale]

Aww yes they have so much Stitch stuff, you'll love it. Ah yes lots of sailor moon!! You'd be in heaven haha. Thanks so much for watching!!

[@contraryclarey]

Another great day Claire. I made it to Senso-ji but luckily didn't have time to find out my fortune! Sad I missed out on some of those cool shops though!

[@aclaireytale]

Aww no, you'll have to go back to do it all haha. At least you saw it! I think I preferred the Kyoto temples as this one was heaving but still great to see. Thanks so much for watching

[@julesc6896]

Another brilliant vlog Claire. I just love everywhere you’ve visited in Japan, it looks amazing. I’d love to eat in the restaurant you visited near the end, the food looked lovely. I was hoping to catch a glimpse of Animal Crossing merch in the gaming shop as I love that game. Sorry about the bad fortune, but I’m a believer that you make your own destiny and good people like you always receive good fortune. Can’t wait for Disneyland next week, yay!

[@aclaireytale]

Aww so glad you enjoyed the vlog. Yesss that restaurant was amazing, I'd definitely eat there again. Aw sorry haha I should have filmed a bit more in there. It was absolutely massive, so overwhelming!! I couldn't believe the fortune but I left it there so hopefully it won't follow me home haha. Bless you for saying that about me, that's so sweet thank you. Hope you will like the Disney vlogs!! Thanks again

[@spark_6710]

Oh ! Off course I do remember PEZ !!! I have Hello Kitty & My Melody Pez !

[@aclaireytale]

Haha yay!

[@staceys8574]

I don't think I'd have tried to pronounce the name of that street either 😂. I still have a pez! Mines a lightning McQueen one! Loving these vlogs, can't wait to see Disney 😀🎉

[@aclaireytale]

Haha I just couldn't risk it!! Love a Pez!! Glad you enjoyed the vlogs, Disney will be here soon!!

[@chrystieschmelter8879]

Pez is AWESOME! I should get some.

[@aclaireytale]

Haha they're such fun aren't they?!

[@johnnyboyhynes11]

as always another enjoyable vlog,each week i watch them makes it closer to my holiday in march! cant wait to go shopping,i`ll be after lots of tee shirts for me for starters thats for sure!! did the video not fully upload as it seems to finish around 7 mins early? ive already started shopping here...face masks and hand sanitizer,got to be careful!! looking forward to your next vlog,take care!

[@aclaireytale]

Ah so glad you enjoyed it. I'm so sorry about the last 7 mins, I really don't understand what happened. It worked for some and not others so I didn't want to fully take this down when it works for some. I reuploaded though and saw you watched it. Thank you so much, sorry again!

[@alancampbell6339]

A little late arriving to this one due to celebrating our grandson’s third birthday when you posted it, so I lost Isabelle to birthday cake yesterday. 🤣🤣. What a great shopping trip. I loved the check out process in Uniglo. That Candy Floss reminded me of my childhood and day trips to Southport. Not too sure about the “Sweet Potato Kit-Kat” though. 🤣🤣. Simon’s Carnaby Street reference was very apt. The Disney store looked amazing. Isabelle is going to have so much fun in “The World of Disney” in Disney Springs when we visit in July. That fortune was really worth a 100yen not. Simon’s saved you slightly. 😂 I loved Simon going true James Martin with his pestle & mortar. I have to admit that his choice of dinner looked so good and of all the food you’ve ordered on this trip it’s the one thing I would have actually eaten. 🤣. Another great look around Tokyo and the new camera is fantastic the picture is so much sharper. See you next week when Isabelle will be happy you’ve finally arrived at Disney. 🤣🤣🤣

[@aclaireytale]

Thank you Alan! Wow glad you can see a difference in the camera quality! I guess it was worth it after all haha. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!!

[@Angelicwings1]

Please do a big haul video! I love seeing what people get

[@aclaireytale]

Haha I absolutely will!

[@Angelicwings1]

aclaireytale yay!!! So exciting!

[@CafeFantasia]

3:35 Takeshita Street? No thanks, I think I'll use the toilet. 👍🤣 16:03 Is that, is that Mr Blobby? 😆 I feel like I've aged myself with that reference. 🙈 27:27 Oooh, Katsukura Restaurant looks like a nice place. 👌 32:25 I always enjoy seeing what you had to eat. I like Simon's little plate tours. 🍜😋 37:10 Tokyo Disney Resort!!! Yay! 😀😀😀 I'm excited for you.

[@aclaireytale]

Hahha not pink and yellow enough for Mr Blobby!!! Lol I know , that name doesn't translate well haha. Haha yeah I don't always show what I have. Glad you like Simon's plate tours hahah. Thank you for watching so intently!! Means a lot!

[@beckyhall5310]

Wow, I really want to go to Japan. I think I have said that before but it looks insane

[@aclaireytale]

Oh honestly it's sooo good. Definitely recommend. Thank you for watching these vlogs :)

[@Liezjeuh]

So weird, tried again just now and now I can see the whole video. Don't know what happened yesterday. Anyway...LOVED this one so much, Kiddy Land is so cute! :p All the stuff!

[@aclaireytale]

Oh good glad it worked for you this morning, I really don't understand what was going on. Very stressful though!! Glad you enjoyed the vlog though, yes omg Kiddy Land was so cool!!

[@SejarahdanKisah]

You are so fresh and cheerful

[@aclaireytale]

Aww thank you so much!!!

[@spark_6710]

I just saw WALES ON THE UNDERARMER T- SHIRTS !!! WHAAT !? That never ,almost never happened before in Japan ! Lol. I guess it was because of their rugby tournaments they had over there recently ! ? That's TA KE SHI TA DOURI .I thought you misspelled it. ? Kitkata in Japan are the very best !!!

[@aclaireytale]

Yeah it was because of the Wales rugby team playing the rugby world cup. Haha I just double checked and I put 'Takeshita Street' which is also what it says as I film it on the sign. I don't pronounce it because in English that could come out very different and very awkward haha. Thank you for watching!!

[@spark_6710]

@@aclaireytale Hi ! Thank you so much for your reply ! Sorry I misread it ! Yes, I know you guys read Japanese differently like Japanese read English wrong ( the pronunciation ) Lol. It seems like you had lots of fun there ,though ! I had lots of fun watching your video ! 👍Yea,I thought so ! The rugby tournament's influences ! Lol. I used to love Kiddy land ! How often do you upload your videos !? Thanks again for your reply !

[@Joe-ud2zg]

Lovely vlog as usual Claire! I love Sylvanian Families!! In the U.S. they're called Calico Critters but they look absolutely identical?!

[@Joe-ud2zg]

Also, I had no trouble viewing!

[@aclaireytale]

Oh cool I didn't know it was called something different in the US. Thank you so much for watching Joseph! Glad you had no problems with the ending! It might have fixed itself now fingers crossed!

[@susie130]

Oh wow, there are SO many people in that street. I could not handle it at all. I've never understood the point of Pez. You stick the candy in a thing and make it harder to get to? **shrug** Holy smokes, what a terrible fortune! I was able to watch the full vlog, so I don't know whether the problem was fixed or it was only wonky for some people. Looking forward to seeing Disneyland!

[@aclaireytale]

Haha totally get what you mean about Pez but it's so fun as a kid. Glad you were able to watch the whole vlog, it might have fixed itself now! I will delete the other one soon. Thank you so much for watching!

[@carlaplume9494]

Looks amazing everything did nespresso have different flavour coffee to we have? Can’t wait for Disney

[@aclaireytale]

No haha it was all the same. Aw thanks for watching Carla, hope you will like the Disney vlogs!!

[@amranium]

3:06, nippon, one of the names for Japan

[@aclaireytale]

Ah thank you

[@PixieDustAway00]

That tech store was mind blowing and the Disney store looked amazing! Do you have to tip at the restaurants like in the US?

[@aclaireytale]

Honestly the biggest store EVER!!! Disney store really was so cool. So we did leave a tip in some places but it is apparently considered rude to leave a tip

[@user-re8sc7nm7s]

You don't have to tip！There is no tip culture in Japan

[@sallyharris3100]

Sad we didn't get to see your actual dinner!!

[@aclaireytale]

Oh the meat cutlet? I did show it as it arrived. Although I have had a problem with this video it cut off the last 10 mins for some people :( I have re-uploaded the ending on its own in case it was cut off for you too! Thanks for watching Sally

[@jamesonstalanthasyu]

Was there section of Tokyo Disney branded items, like at the London Disney store on Oxford Street?

[@aclaireytale]

I didn't see any you know! Good question. Thanks for watching

[@SBakall2]

What time of the year was this? It seems very warm for February.

[@aclaireytale]

Hi Sophie so this trip was in September so it was still nice and sunny. I've put the date at the beginning :)

[@SBakall2]

@@aclaireytale Oh I must have missed that. We are headed there in a couple of weeks and while it's unseasonably warm, I doubt it's as warm as it was in Sept. Thanks!!

[@TeamTaylorAdventure]

The name of that street did make my lol 😂 don’t blame you for not pronouncing it......probably would of got demonetised 😂😂

[@aclaireytale]

Hahaha I couldn't risk it!!! Thanks for watching

[@pfannakucha6490]

Hey Claire :3 im going to tokyo this September and im wondering how the weather in September might be? It looks quiet warm to me😊!? What can you say about it? 🥳 Thank you for this great video

[@aclaireytale]

Hi there, yeah it was lovely and warm for us in September. Unfortunately it is rainy season in Sept but we only got rained out once which was lucky! Glad you enjoyed the video thanks so much!

[@pfannakucha6490]

@@aclaireytale thank you for the answer 😊 I'm excited to watch more videos from you! It's very nice to watch and learn ❣️

[@W4RJ]

Claire, what is your opinion of Airbnb in Tokyo?

[@aclaireytale]

We've never used Airbnb anywhere, so I can't say - sorry about that!

[@jamesonstalanthasyu]

I feel like we would spend 1000USD at the Disney store or the Harajuku shops ... each. :) Do you recall how much the min purchase for tax free?

[@aclaireytale]

Haha totally!! Oh I can't remember now I'm so sorry!!

[@BountouLady]

HAMTARO?!?!?

[@aclaireytale]

Haha had to google that! Thanks for watching

[@yopparaiiii]

@3:07 It says 'Japan'. @18:57 You drew number 100.

[@aclaireytale]

Ooh thank you for letting us know!!!

[@spark_6710]

I am so shocked to see / hear them speaking to you in English at Takashimaya's restaurant !!! Especially the older guy ! That never happened before !!!Obviously , Japanese Government & bissiness owners are making a huge effort !

[@aclaireytale]

I think as well with it being a rather touristy area, they are used to English speakers coming in. We were very thankful! We had such a great experience there!

[@paulawilson7397]

Oh Claire your poor face at that bad fortune why are the shops in other countries so amazing puts some of ours to shame saying that my boys would cost me a fortune if our shops were like that xxx

[@aclaireytale]

Haha I had to leave that bad fortune there!! Haha you're right about the shops, they're amazing over there!!! Ha they would love them!

[@Wiggybotton]

Good move on not pronouncing that street. That could have gone so wrong. There was a store named "Strawberry Fetish" hmm Those crowds would drive me crazy. Only good fortune for you two :) I couldn't get past 29:35 :( Great Vlog, as usual!

[@aclaireytale]

Haha yeah I thought I better not risk it!!! So sorry about the last ten mins, I don't understand what was going on, it worked for some people and not others and worked when some people refreshed, I don't know. I have uploaded just the ending again and saw you watched it. Sorry about that. Annoying little stress for me last night haha. Thanks for always watching

[@Liezjeuh]

I can't see the last 7-ish minutes :(

[@aclaireytale]

Ugh so sorry about that

[@Liezjeuh]

@@aclaireytale Don't worry, lovely, it's not your fault! You did what you could!