Japanese Media Do NOT Show This Part of Singapore.. SINGAPORE HOUR EP2

[@magbalon9894]

Excellent episode of Toa Payoh. You have featured the best part of Toa Payoh. As a resident of Toa Payoh for 50 years, you have certainly shown the hidden gems of Toa Payoh. Bian Mian and goreng pisang at the Central and Lorong 8 Hawker Centre. There are still many great hawker centres located in Lorong 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7. Trees temple and Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery are our attractions as well as the Toa Payoh Garden, which used to be a lover garden. Next to the Toa Payoh Garden, there is a sports centre, which consists of a swimming complex, stadium and a sports hall. The swimming complex was built in 1973 for the SEAP games. Unfortunately, they are all fenced out for further development. In this episode, you mentioned you would like to show your viewers the interior of our HDB flats, studio, 2, 3, 4 and 5 room flats. Actually, there is a showroom at level 3 in the HDB hub which exhibit the different types of apartments. Well done. ❤

[@lilylim6802]

I found it amusing that you include some of the Japanese programmes vibes in your video editing😂❤

[@irenekoo]

She is just so bubbly lively and cute!

[@angelaroxette5371]

6:11 random uncle is my dad!! ❤

[@Mew77778]

Please continue this series

[@sleepandrelaxation3395]

Another great episode of Singapore Hour ! Most foreign youtubers visit Singapore for 2-3 s days, go to the same few touristy places, eat the same few stalls recommended by other tourists and think they have "visited" the local part of Singapore. Very few channels actually go in-depth into the heartlands.

[@FAP1245]

看春虫飞向底看到旱到的虫友呀。

[@samuelsim7857]

The interesting thing to note about Toa Payoh is that it is actually the first HDB estate fully masterplanned by the HDB post-independence. The word Toa Payoh means "Big Swamp" which was what it used to be before development. The earliest villages here were a mix of farms / small factories and the place was known to be one of the more dangerous places to visit in Singapore back in the 60s (due to gangster activities etc). Key highlights are : 1) some of the earliest HDB blocks were built here (in fact, VIPs used to visit the place in the 70s including Queen Elizabeth) 2) the area where you had the Ban Mian actually served as the 'games village' for the SEAP games (kindda like the modern day SEA games) in 1973 ... some of the HDB blocks there were used as athlete hostels 3) Toa Payoh is home to the HDB HQ, so it would have been a great opportunity to talk about public housing in Singapore as well 4) Toa Payoh is home to the first Integrated Transport Hub and first air-conditioned bus interchange in Singapore. The kachang putih guy who used to sell in front of Peace Centre has a permanent shop there now :) 4) Key 'attractions' include the temples that you visited in your video, Toa Payoh park which was where many in the 60s / 70s took their wedding photos etc .. .... At a broader level, I suppose a place like Toa Payoh really personifies the Singapore story, especially from a public housing perspective. Love your videos!

[@gavint8000]

a very good detailed information.

[@fountain82]

Probably would need a 2 day excursion based on the recommendation! It's great to have Ghib to work with STB to have more Japanese tourists to come to Singapore

[@sngjoolian]

Likes your post Kachang puteh was so different A regular customer usually bought a tub

[@andycraft64]

My wife and I used to live in Toa Payoh. It was one of the earliest HDB estates in SG. After I moved, I used to visit her in Toa Payoh and we went dating at Toa Payoh Park. Always enjoyed Japan Hour and now I have another "Hour" of enjoyment.

[@popozk]

Siao 😝 笑! Really good video that made me 笑, please keep making this series!

[@GhibOjisan]

That's the plan! Appreciate your support popo 😁

[@makml]

Apart from learning more about Toa Payoh, what I enjoy about this MV was Ayano's personality. She is such a bubbly person, and watching Ghib and her interacting with each other, as well as with the locals was really entertaining, and got me smiling thru out the video. Kudos to the camera person too for the great shots :)

[@ragsoh]

Wow Singapore Hour gets better with each episode. Ghib-san, your voice sounds like Japan Hour commentary - very good and authentic. Good on you.

[@gera.w]

Watching this episode reminds me of my schooldays, toa payoh isn’t my hometown but my best friends in school lived there, so for many many years, this was my hangout❤

[@likeweredreamin]

Hi Ghib, I don’t really comment on videos but I found myself enjoying your Singapore Hour series very much. Thank you for reminding me as a local the unique features of Singapore which are often overlooked in our day to day. Please continue to showcase different parts of Singapore 😊

[@fountain82]

Bedok should be one of the places that tourists can visit. It's only 3 MRT stops to Changi Airport...

[@wakatai8232]

今回も素敵な人、食、文化を見られて楽しかったです😆fried banana食べたくなりました！

[@IZTheOne]

Singapore Hour Episode 2 is another hit! High quality production this is. I was smiling while watching this video and Ayano-san has a positive attitude for being able to follow Ghib-san around knowing how hot the weather is. Thank you for the wonderful experience!

[@GhibOjisan]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@durian5233]

Ayano is an excellent co-host. Thumb up to agree.

[@lilianho64]

I like Ghib's version of Singapore Hour more than the current Japan Hour!! Keep it up and keep it coming! Thanks, Ghib!

[@suanchim4147]

It really does feel like watching the Singapore version of Japan Hour, especially the summary at the end of each segment.

[@downluck2385]

I enjoyed your Singapore Hour. Now i know where to dig my ears n find the good food. I tot the camera lady was doing a steady job n your guest Ayano san is lovely too. Good job Ghib san!

[@doodlemecrzy8075]

There’re also the hawker centres at Toa Payoh Lorong 1, 5 & Lorong 7 which locals flock to. Along Lorong 6 there is a very old block 47 surviving from the earliest HDB days when Toa Payoh was starting to develop.

[@Ocs6333]

This is a really good series, even from a Singaporean’s standpoint. Keep up the good work and we are supporting you ghib!

[@liahalim1671]

Thank you so much for doing these episodes and yes Singapore is a small country but plenty of places to visits which tourists don’t know about. We always see the temple in Chinatown and it is busy so would love to visit the temple in Toa Payoh. Another to add on the bucket list👍

[@ongdavid4896]

Wow, keep it up. This is one of the best video so far. So educational, fun, and engaging. Good to have a co-host. So natural and real. Excellent to have a wife that is so supporting and helping at the back end. Cheers

[@GhibOjisan]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Ikarino998]

There is also a abandoned japanese shrine in macritchie reservior nearby that was build by the japanese when they were occupying Singapore. The name of the place is called 'Syonan Jinja'. if you were to go to macritchie and go along the perimeter of the country club, you would find the remains of the bridge that used to connect the shrine, the old wooden bridge stilts are even still visible when the water level is low. Only problem is that the rest of the main shrine remains are currently in a protected area and its illegal to go in, unless maybe you can try to get Nparks to bring you in haha. Maybe you can make a video on that sometime :3

[@Ikarino998]

Also big thanks for visiting my neighbourhood!

[@danielyapesque]

i love the narrator voice and editing. and that you’re pointing us to what’s local and precious!

[@AngelaNeo-b4q]

This video is very well cut, have the Japan hour feel. I have watched a lot of your videos and this stands out. Keep up the good work Ghib! Btw this is my first time commenting on a video coz I really enjoyed it.

[@mouselim72]

I breezed through 34 min of your video... not one moment boring - I love it :)

[@danltm]

The quality of production is going up. Amazing feel with the music ..

[@AlWalker2023]

Hehehe…i can feel the Japan hour narration style. 🎉🎉🎉 keep exploring. A busy Singaporean would appreciate the infotainment as they themselves would be surprised of their own island.

[@Silverelfz]

I specifically signed into KZbin just to make this comment! When someone recommended Shuang Lin Temple while you were in Toa Payoh Central, I was almost disappointed! But I felt that you would find the tree temple and yes you did! I remember playing around that tree. It used to be much much bigger with plenty of hidey places for kids. Really happy the first two if your "Singapore Hour" are towns I have lived in! Gjib Ojisan 頑張ります！ May your videos all go viral!

[@hiroyukishinichi9873]

Love your "Singapore Hour" Shuang Lin Temple looks awesome! Next time can try the Japan Hour show where the hosts + guest travel from A to B via bus only

[@TheBoyboy321]

Great episode! i work in orchard area and i travel a few stations by MRT during lunch just to eat at that banmian stall because its soooo good!

[@cheezsg]

Production values damn good, Ghib (and team)!! I'm sure someone will come along to commission you to do this "Singapore Hour" series on another platform soon! Something that you definitely deserve! 👍😊

[@paecpc]

Another nice episode introducing one of Singapore’s old town 😊, Ghib San is a good ambassador for Singapore 🇸🇬 ❤

[@rosyap2431]

Singapore Tourism Promotion Board, please get Ghib to do promotion vid. He can really produce authentic stories on our Island! Great job Mr Ghib!!!! Thank you so much for the hard work!!!

[@danielyapesque]

These independent videos are promoting Singapore very well. Adding stakeholders might make it a different kettle of fish.

[@johnwig285]

I rather he be independent so wont be constrained by requirements

[@dipaliambarkar4549]

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[@saasorbahukikitchenrecipie3850]

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[@sujaniaslam2428]

Hi Ghib n Ayano san n Lisa , nice info about Toapayoh the Tree small Temple Ci En Ge, i went there to pray today, n the Shuanlinshe i go every end of year n begining of the year,, wah must try the Pisang goreng and ban mian ,, nice episode of Singapore hour Ghib, 👍😬🙇

[@simonez9197]

Interesting vid incorporating food, places and people.

[@LeeMW007]

Thanks for your hard work in making such high-quality videos that are truly representative of our heartland culture, Ghib Ojisan.😃

[@iAxianguy]

Another good one, love it!!! After the PM mentioned the first programme, Singapore Tourism Promotion Board should pick it up 🙂👏👏👍👍❤❤

[@chanmk28]

thank you for showing, love the video. please continue for more episode. there are alot more towns in sg. waiting for your yishun episode.

[@ZhenYae]

Got to compliment your guest. Lovely. Great guest.

[@oofyoof4479]

Your content is getting better and better !!! Excellent episode!!!

[@GhibOjisan]

Happy to hear that!

[@thegreenbaby9365]

Job well done. Appreciate your efforts to come up with new ideas like this S’pore Hour 💪👍👍 keep it up!

[@GhibOjisan]

Thanks a ton!

[@AndrewAng-w3x]

I think i just learn how to tour Singapore by you. Great job

[@sufen712]

Enjoyed looking up your videos and tourists' videos on S'pore to find new places to explore over the weekend.😊

[@MaryKuijper]

Love yourvideo on Tao Payoh. Keep it up Ghib san.❤

[@GhibOjisan]

Thank you! Will do!

[@h.m6573]

Ghib Ojisan video 👍👍👍👍👍thanks for sharing.

[@Sebas6963]

enjoy your video, good job and many thanks

[@benk7177]

I applaud your effort in going out of your comfort zone to create good content🎉🎉

[@zake8710]

Super in love with your this episode!! So touching yet leave a lot of good nostalgia! Ganbate! 💪

[@GhibOjisan]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@whowho2262]

The show was GREAT & thank you for all the recommendations. 😆👍And lastly Ayano-Chan is fun & CUTE! 🥰

[@rekseah]

Great episode! as someone who grew up in the area, would say you have most of the good points down. You missed out Soon Heng Rojak though.

[@isakeng007]

You could try out oishii corner at Kim Keat Palm Food Centre. That is one part you could explore. You can also explore Toa Payoh Sensory Park.

[@garyshen5687]

I enjoy the Singapore Hour series so much, hope there will be more of it in the future

[@bensonangsh]

Thanks Ojisan , that was another very interesting Video . Love it very much thanks

[@dan_ngyn1828]

Enjoying the series, Ghib! Imagine it takes a lot of coordination and work in filming and editing, it's coming out great and I'm getting new insights into the country that I'll be curious to check out on my next visit someday. Your channel is entertaining and insightful, and makes me miss Singapore but I can live through your content in the meantime. Keep up the good work, to you and everyone involved! (and rest and recharge in between)

[@twinklestars95]

I live in toa payoh since I was born. Thanks for featuring my familiar neighbourhood and favourite places! (:

[@alui5362]

lol ghib you really nailed the 'japan hour' vibe so well. esp with the narration. good featuring toa payoh too! and ayano san was such a pleasant guest

[@kelvgan]

I wqtch 3 times. I fw to my folks and they love it. So much more spore heartlands can bring the tourists into. With town attractions and eatery, there are so much to explore in fun and safe singapore

[@GhibOjisan]

Hahaha appreciate it kelv!

[@evelyn-wm6eb]

Heartland is where Singapore's heart is :) Thanks for exploring and sharing.

[@limchbg1217]

Awesome!👏👏👏 Another great vid!

[@pikachiew78]

Another heartwarming and interesting episode… it may be seemed normal to those living in the neighbourhood but there’s novelty with all the things you experienced there 👍🏻

[@bloket]

I'm loving yr 'Spore Hour' series Ghib. Looking forward to the nex estate. 👍👏

[@kahguanchan5591]

Another hit travelogue! U are just superb!

[@hiddenstar1363]

Very nicely filmed! Enjoyed this episode and hope to see more!

[@josephtan4328]

Great video, MediaCorp should do a joint program with you, keep up the good work 👍🫶

[@meichenleow8742]

Great video!!! I’m gonna visit toa payoh soon 😊

[@angelochrisso]

This is so brilliantly produced. Ghib - well done on the concept and the editing. If you are ever in Petaling Jaya, do let me know. Happy to be your added tour guide other than Ai Chang :P

[@engghee]

Btw it’s nice to watch Japanese dub clips showing another Japanese around Singapore alternately.

[@desireones]

This is more interesting than Japan Hour! Good Job GHIB!!!!

[@eliseww13]

Ghib san! Come to the East on ep 3! Bedok / Tampines are good matured towns to be featured 😊 and +1 on consolidating your efforts on KZbin only. This the place you shine most and BEST! 頑張ろう！😊

[@fountain82]

+1 for Bedok. It's only 3 stations away from Changi Airport.

[@Lala_lalacllll]

Such an awesome series! The editing is cuteeeee

[@weechinjansonchua8061]

Made me appreciate our Singapore so much more!

[@ThisAbledLivingYol]

I grew up in toa payoh, lived there for 20+ years. Tho I've moved out for a long time too but i still wish one day i can move back to this town. Too much memories here...

[@abelfilmroom]

Toa Payoh Garden used to be a wedding picture spots. ❤

[@randomgamer-lt9gx]

This is such an awesome series! Hope that there can be one for each estate!

[@fountain82]

Bedok should be one of the places that tourists can visit. It's only 3 MRT stops to Changi Airport...

[@NazreeNazzeer]

Really liked this episode!

[@NgHianMeng]

Very nice, very authentic introduction of 大芭窑Toa Payoh. The good food, the beautiful temple tours, the house visit. Good job ！

[@phng8316]

Keep it up!! Well Done!!😍😍

[@matsudarx8]

Nice episode. Some taste of Japan Hour. But most importantly, i getting to know my country all over again. Nice work, Ghib-san! And from an inside-outside perspective. Somehow I consider you an insider, but then also an outside perspective through ur guest. すごい！

[@jimmychew]

Cool video, I love it. Keep up the fun videos

[@matthowe5193]

I lived in Toa Payoh for 5 years in the iconic long curved block (blk 157) opposite the Toa Payoh station. It's a great location. My dad used to take my 1 year old son then on Saturday mornings. They would take the train to Orchard just 3 stops away! There was a lot of good food and new interesting places would open up now and then!

[@Staryglitz]

Simon Road hokkien mee is one my favourites! Although the Toa Payoh branch is not their main stall, it should be good as well

[@sehlenghockalex2194]

this is simply amazing infotainment episode ghib san! it’s too awesome!

[@Sky-8646]

Should do more Singapore hour..👍

[@dylanho8608]

Your video style now has elements of a Japan Hour lifestyle docu

[@ksy1862]

Hey Ghib-san, I bumped into an ad showing your face, endorsing on a particular camera brand in Cathay Photo’s window display three days ago 👍😄 I love this series very much from beginning of this vid right till the end. Thanks for having guest Ayano-san in this episode, she’s kawaii ne. I like the part when she opposed to the common saying that visiting Singapore once is enough. Not just in Singapore per se, the popular attractions are just superficial. Every country has a deeper side of things waiting to be explored. Good job Ghib-san as well as the team behind. ❤❤❤

[@ksy1862]

Correction for my bad typo. Shd read as “Visiting Singapore once is NOT enough”.

[@woshigepro2]

the spirit tree used to be way larger. It touches the building beside the temple. They had it chop down reducing by about 10 times the size a few years ago.

[@곰고양이-n8i]

wow, i like your voice-over, sounds so "Japan-hour" style. Good job.

[@chenyinmei6466]

another good fun video..thanks ghib

[@canicemunloh5849]

I truly enjoy this video. Thumbs up.

[@supreme87878]

I dunno if in japan is there any kanji for wok hey. In chinese it is 鍋氣。 The first temple u visited before the monastery is the 城隍廟， the big boss 城隍 is a deity of a city that governs the spirits in the living world.

[@simbeekuan4056]

You are really a good host for Singapore Hour...Kudos

[@kelvgan]

I hope future singapore hour feature big towns like bedok, tampines, jurong and north region yishin sembawang woodlands areas. Thanks

[@Rinazalelos]

Wahhhh the goreng pisanggggg! Looks so delicious! I always went to TPY when I was young but didn't know about the goreng pisang! Must try next time🤤🤤🤤! The monastery was indeed such a beauty! I always enjoyed watching your video! Part 2 golden hour was an awesome video! Keep up the good work Ghib buddy!!! One word to describe your video: Awesomeeeeeee!👍👍👍

[@GhibOjisan]

Haha thanks!!

[@Blablablarandomguy]

Love this series. Having another co-host adds a lot to it

[@thecalicos]

I love LOVE these types of series, where you bring japanese tourist to explore singapore!!! It's so fun to know even places I don't know about hehehe Also, speaking japanese in your videos (& providing subtitles) helps viewers like me who wants to learn japanese!!! your channel would be a good learning outlet for us 🥰🥰

[@GhibOjisan]

Glad you like them!

[@goddanner]

Ghib, during CNY can go to the Shuang Lin Si temple and have a look, really festive and nice

[@jataro88]

Did you try to make the typical Japanese presenter/host voice from Japan Hour HAHA. Good Job and Effort!

[@alanbingham7045]

Come to Whampoa. We also got Dragon (fountain) and Hokkien mee (michelin, dun play play!)