Kyoto's Stairway to Shopping Madness

This is SANENZAKA or the third stair incline on the way to or from KIYOMIZUDERA TEMPLE. It's also a shopping street amusement park these days.
I got stopped by a lot of high school students visiting Kyoto on school trips. Thank you to them for making this live stream, so much more interesting :)
SUPER CHATS!! (Thank you!)
Jun 29, 2017
Chicken on Biscuits
John is the man, know more about Japan then some
Chicken on Biscuits
Great videos !!!! jealous
(THANK YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH Chicken on Biscuits!! -john )
Chicken on Biscuits
I watched every video, love ya brother. I grew up with Japanese neighbors in Ohio. they had Mario 3 when 1 just came out. my first sushi and appreciation of Japanese culture
(That's awesome! I went to Ohio State University, lived in Columbus for 5 years. Miss Central Ohio very much! I also have wonderful Japanese neighbors :) and they absolutely make my experience here much better so I'm very happy to hear you had a good expeirence with yours as well. -john)

[@Hiyonopunch]

Oh my gosh. the high school boy practicing his English on you was adorable.

[@rafidhassanoney4007]

I love those school kids taking pictures with you !!!! They are also very polite and humble!

[@kaj-nagibe]

Two years ago my wife and I visited the Great Buddha of Kamakura and some Japanese school girls asked to take their pictures with us. We tried to communicate but the conversation ended up in giggles. Long story short I found out that one of the girls spoke Portuguese her family lived in Sao Paulo Brazil which I hear has the biggest Japanese population after Japan. I speak Portuguese so from then on we're able to have a wonderful conversation and she ended up being the translator for her group:-) BTW love your channel.

[@DeathWishProject]

I lived in Kyoto for several years and I loved it, but I absolutely hated that street because it was so unbelievably crowded all the time and a major tourist trap full of mostly junk (not三年坂, but the first street lol) The back route is much more interesting and less crowded. I'm also pretty sure Kiyo is under construction right now, so not really worth going to unfortuatenly at this point, but if you ever get the chance, the Kiyomizu light up's at night are amazing, especially in fall. I would definitely recommend making the trek for that purpose, but only that purpose haha. I also remember giving my students that assignment to go interview foreigners on their summer trips, I still feel bad about it haha. Also, for those interested in telling the difference between real Maiko and Tourists: (1) Look at the geta. Generally real Maiko in full attire wear Okobo, really tall geta with the front slanted inward, but foreigners and tourists often won't because they can't walk in them; (2) If you look close generally you can often see the wig lines on tourists, but Maiko use their real hair; (3) if the kimono collar is full of all sorts of flashy colors, likely a tourist. Maiko usually have creamy white, red, or sometimes gold collars; (4) real Maiko rarely stop for photos and almost never have an escort following them or carrying their bags; (6) if the kanzashi (hair ornament) does not match the season, it is a tourist; (7) Maiko are usually young, and only usually until about age 18-20, thus older looking Maiko are probably fake; (8) Maiko generally do not tie up their kimono to make it easier to walk because they are trained how to walk gracefully with it down, so if the kimono is tied high up so it is easier to walk, probably a tourist, and (9) if it is before dinner time, chances are extremely high they are a tourist because most Maiko get ready in their okiya during the afternoon and depart for their appointments in the early evening, thus you almost never see a Maiko in full regalia in the afternoon or morning.

[@nobutaaaaaaaaa]

Aww the boy ran to take a picture and sign with you after the English practice haha so cute

[@ultrawidemods5175]

this channel convinced me that Japan is the most beautiful country in the world.

[@AmandaAndOliver]

This video made me smile so much, seeing how excited those students were to see a foreigner. Japan is such a beautiful place and the people are just so so sweet

[@HeartlandTuber]

I found your interaction with the young people just refreshing and so natural. You have a real talent for engaging others. You made their day. My day was made by watching you interact with them. The world could learn a thing or two from you and those kids.

[@indihut1935]

Your vlogs I started watching just few days back and I have actually stopped watching very popular vloggers like Casey and others and have started to love the way you are totally natural, spontaneous, candid at times and beautifully tell these stories with hints from a sociological perspective. Big respect and a huge fan already! Everybody should watch your vlogs.. They're beautifully made! Would like to watch a bicycle tour vlog of japan one day! Never stop vlogging about this beautiful country!

[@HailMaryFullofGrace]

I don't know where you're from or how you got to Japan, but your videos are quaint and frankly refreshing. Thanks...

[@jupiterfive1331]

mojabaka I heard that it's extremely difficult to be allowed to reside in Japan, there's a very small number of people permitted to stay, they want to stay Japanese unlike other countries opening the flood gates of immigration.

[@nojustno8468]

John is a superstar! Tourist information guy...luv it. Love your videos.

[@jayvie9117]

I'm loving this GO concept. It feel like I'm walking the streets of Japan myself! Thank you!!!

[@onlyinjapanGO]

I'm so glad people are watching these min adventures and enjoying them. Thank you!!!!! -john

[@jayvie9117]

Awww!!!

[@BakaTaco]

I love when he just talks to the locals (or not quite, since those students were from Gifu). I find it really cool and interesting that he's molded into society so well and people are usually very nice and friendly, although quiet and shy a lot of the time too.

[@Pichuscute]

These high school students are cute as hell. xD

[@nichegoseberazdvatri]

LMAO the students chasing you at the end really cracked me up. so sweet of them and the guy asking questions with the note book. =)))

[@shakar2sh507]

The people so cute and friendly 😊 I love japan

[@Bones12x2]

I really enjoy your happy personality. It makes for a very fun video that could otherwise be quite dull.

[@nrlyheadlessnix9148]

You're so awesome, taking pics with them. Great video thanks for sharing.

[@אביממן-פ3ד]

Whenever I watch this channel I feel like I am on a vacation in Japan. 🙂

[@sam9606]

So thankful for this video! I saw this video three years ago, before my trip to Japan. Thanks to you I knew about the Starbucks shop there. I know, Starbucks is not authentic of course. But this shop was so beautiful! Just watching the video again because I miss it so much. Brings me joy ❤️

[@eugeneyeoh9758]

John you look like a superstar in the way that the locals on how treat you. Glad this makes you happy. It sure made me happy

[@kelvynacosta]

i always recommend this channel to my friends becuse you can see the real japan and his culture i love this walking in the street videos NICEEEEEEEEE

[@pvellu]

Excellent video Brother, I am going Tokyo in march, your video is very useful to me.

[@veror5535]

This was so funny! Loved how the kids kept following you. You're a rock star :D

[@InitiativesMan]

I visited Kyoto in 2000. Your tour reminded of many fascinating experiences that came my way. I could go back there tomorrow, but so many other places to visit are on my travel lists. Consequently, I will enjoy your video and commentary. But remember, you are adding to the crowdedness on the streets. The shopkeepers need the business, too.

[@NINJET]

Hey John thanks for showing Kyoto and all those wonderful people and it is nice to see student ask you question while streaming that actually made it more fun. Anyway I only went to Tokyo, Yokohama and Niko Edomura.

[@endeavor6307]

I got so happy when I saw that road going up to Kiyomizu Dera and saw the place that I got strawberry ice cream from, brought back so many memories from my trip to Japan!

[@IronButterfly1023]

I found myself smiling & waving at the girls as if I was really there!!

[@TenchoTenchev]

Again great video John! Show us more places like this so someday when we go in Japan to know what to visiting.

[@Domilyons]

I thought it was so adorable that the high school boy asked to practice his English with you! Awwww! So diligent!!!!

[@imeltonazevedo9363]

Hey John, we can see much more smiles in Kyoto!! Congrets for the video!

[@ZoltanHoppar]

Thank you for the video, but as far as I remember there is always an Ekiben festival in Tokyo - can you make a video about that event too? Thank you your work!

[@gareths483]

I was lucky enough to visit Japan a few years ago and the same thing happened to me. At least 2 or 3 different school children came up asking questions for a school lesson, what was your favourite food, where were we from that sort of thing. Their were always very polite and their English was very good.

[@nyankosensei7303]

Love your answer, "I will stay in Japan forever"

[@emilian5037]

I've been watching you for so long John and sometimes I just come back to old vids to rewatch and man, I swear I never get tired of any of them! 🙂

[@chametake7713]

Was there a continuation of this post? I love your interaction with the teens...

[@deeprose4]

YAY!! Finally a video of a place where I went. I recognise most of those shops.

[@miriamjohn145]

I just like your smile . I have been there and Japan is beautiful, peacefull with respectfull people everywhere you go. I have no fear touring JAPAN because people are very helfull too. It has some nice and beautiful tourist sites. You enjoy your stay

[@axolotl8316]

the girl at 0:20

[@Ligea14]

It reminds me so much things... and to think that I was there, in these alleys last summer... so unrealistic. I want to go back to Japan so hard. I was only one day and a half in Kyoto it was really too short to see all the beautiful things of this city and I really love the traditionnal part of Japan.

[@SoSoPrettyMS21]

This video was so cool! Love the interaction with the school children.☺️

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

ahhhhh^^ getting chased down by JP schoolgirls sounds like a dream LOL!

[@naimusman67]

after watching all your vidios,now i am in love with japan.The way u talk is incredible. ..love u mhaaan😎

[@Lualvarez]

You are so nice, John! I love your videos a lot and you are so charming. I really enjoy everything you show us from Japan.

[@loopstorres8345]

I love watching your videos! one-day I will go to Japan

[@siendut123]

I was there last week, didn't know about those stairway shops, I was lost in the middle of huge cemetery complex, but the cemetery there was so amazing!

[@Sabundy]

I was just in Kyoto two weeks ago and was on this very street....Kyoto was absolutely amazing. While it is stunningly crowded with tourists......literally thousands.....it is an amazing place....

[@sitihardiyantirohmah3514]

i am probably visiting japan next year, you will be a perfect guide for me and my friends john :D you know alot about nice place

[@ISTARI22]

Love the interaction parts with the Japanese and tourists.

[@jungoogie]

It's almost creepy but adorable how people are asking for picture takings xD. Also thanks for taking the effort to make these videos John! This is good reference material for Asian architecture for 3d environmental work I might use for inspiration after my other projects are done.

[@roykunisaki4548]

Betabones he's somewhat of a celebrity people probably noticed him on TV shows.

[@ivegyattocomment]

omg the highschoolers are so friendly T___T

[@greenbriar07]

You're such a good sport, chatting with the school kids in english & letting them take photos :)

[@wei-ou7of6en1c]

I am from Taiwan I can not hear ~ is a hearing impaired I like Japan I love Japan I was born in Taiwan - more and more disgrace The next life was born in Japan I try to make money slowly save money ~ will go to Japan to play

[@soumadeeplaskar9494]

Well you are not only one. Me too.

[@prithish]

Same here

[@RamMohammadJosephKaur]

Why you dont like Taiwan?

[@wei-ou7of6en1c]

@@RamMohammadJosephKaur Many bad guys and thieves in Taiwan are really dangerous

[@huy6952]

凄い人柄がよくて大好き💕

[@deadlyraver4454]

man these vids are some of my favorites outside of music. Keep doing what you're doing man.

[@toddyzilla6066]

Japan is really beautiful....buat orang Indonesia yg baca ini ya inilah negara yg harus kita contoh waktu gw kejepang gw blm sempet kesini cuma di tokyo gile bgt ya bersih bgt

[@deniealnieal1037]

i love this kind of update do more like this, its so fun and realistic as if i was there with you 💕

[@Saufii]

So those kids doing their school assignment. Interview the foreigner.

[@vangrails]

Yes, if you walk around in East and Southeast Asia then you will meet often kids who have to interview you in English as school assignment.

[@mcgibs]

I don't envy that kid. An assignment like that would be way out of my comfort zone.

[@Telenaus]

i find it seriously Cool that you answer so many questions while walking, so many in the u.s. wont do that even for kids, let alone take group photos

[@MiniatureCookingwithChing]

Great adventure video ! This awesome my friend ! Thank for sharing .

[@jeangarcia-gomez4369]

Thank you for this because I walked up that street but I was there in the Fall and it wasnt that crowded...

[@madaradautchiha8435]

I wish i could go to Japan. Amazing place.

[@leynardvista4239]

Nice place bro, thank you for sharing this with us. Keep em coming....

[@naokigaming0808]

13:25 eehh?? eehh?? eehhh? XD

[@Feree1234]

Hope to see more of this vid... love the random interactions.. ^_^ looking forward to ur next vid. Tnx of sharing ur journey in Japan.. I just love Japan. 😍😍😍❤❤❤

[@Jon-bb3sk]

i agree with sebastian licht. your videos are great and you seem very likable. ive enjoyed watching. show us more please.

[@psygn0sis]

You're such a superstar John. : P

[@muybolero3575]

What a joy to see you and the students. You're very famous. =)

[@tgifwowie9782]

Dude i love your vids! Watching from las vegas and im interested in japanese culture

[@soulsearcher9530]

Don't worry John. I'm constantly tourist info center too. I work in Waikiki beach and it's fascinating that word seems to spread like wild fire that I can speak Japanese. Japanese tourists pop in, ignore all the other workers and walk straight up to me to ask for directions, recommendations, and what not. Haha they love snapping my photo cause the chunky nerdy Hawaiian lady speaks their language😂 I sell touristy T shirts.... haha I don't even work for an info booth.

[@RNizarPR]

Jump to @13:10 to look chat with Girl.

[@jessbitancur574]

i really love your videos! you're so natural and charming ❤️

[@shinichi9do]

wow you have 2nd channel john, nice to know! subbed! and thanks for the video :)

[@CL4KFL]

It's funny that I kept hearing Cantonese in the background.....

[@windbreaker57]

OUCH! I didn't know about this area until I watched this, John. Other than the oldest geisha teahouse in Gion, the shrine and the bamboo grove, the old architecture...I certainly wouldn't have missed that "period" Starbucks for the world!

[@tk8787]

What a lovely video. It’s really nice. I’m from Yokohama but I have been there for school trip when I was 15 yo. Kyoto has completely different atmosphere from Yokohama or Tokyo. I also asked tourists who were from Australia to take a photo with me when I was walking there like these boys and girls. Every tourist was kind even if I spoke terrible English. We all Japanese are looking forward to seeing everyone from overseas at Tokyo Olympic season. I’m studying abroad in Australia though:)

[@incyphe]

Gir's response @13:24 when they find out what you were doing live broadcast. lmao... priceless.

[@Specter1065]

Interesting and enjoyable...thank you Good Sir...

[@marktuyet]

look how nice the children dress and act . very nice culture .

[@maku.algabre]

:: hey, i'm a newbie here. Just want you to ask what camera did you use here? Thx

[@sarathhettiarachchi282]

Wow ,John ,Your Presence itself brings a lot of Happyness .Thanks a lot . Yeah , You are almost a celebrity . See how those high School kids came running after you . ,Some times ,One might feel that Japanese People are different or keep Only to themselves . But the truth is ,When they feel or Understand that *You are good and Acceptable * , They Welcome you to the highest Level . I love those Lovely People and Japan from the deep of my heart. I am very happy for you ,John .

[@jeffrey5976]

I had Choya Umeshu at Koko, a Japanese restaurant in Melbourne. It was very nice.

[@VinFahren]

Enjoyed your tour! Thanks!

[@VinFahren]

It was sweet of you to interact with those school kids! That is a great sign of respect. :) That gesture truly warmed my heart. You have a good heart.

[@dhanurekha6978]

My dream destination KYOTO ! LOVE FROM INDIA!

[@naokigaming0808]

i love this vlog, not only informative but very interactive with people, actually cute girls. :v

[@cel1676]

Love the wooden house ,same as the old house were I grow up, I’m from China ,haven’t got back for over 20 years....Things change there...A lot

[@demonprincemukuro3106]

Hey John, I noticed that it is really hard to not speak "broken sounding" English when trying to practice English with people in Japan. I had a tour guide who was speaking like that student and it was hard to just talk normally. I felt bad afterwards because it sounded ALMOST like I was speaking to him. Any suggestions? Also, you do really well with students. I hope I am a good teacher in Japan like you have been. You are amazing!

[@nohearts7319]

oh man the young boy practicing his English with you makes me want to come and teach even more.

[@quynhlq8832]

You got a new subscription, Welldone! We are going to Japan from 7/4-22/4. How is the weather likely to be? Do we need to bring jackets & long sleeve shirts? And is the way up mountain Yoshino easy?

[@kennethmeyers267]

Nice place. Thanks for the video

[@davidcoria9264]

Tykoto is a amazing shopping! I love going shopping LOL

[@crystalmckee3606]

I love the kids

[@hubertvancalenbergh9022]

Those girls all look like princesses to me - friendly and approachable. You speak Japanese fluently. Where and how did you learn it?

[@allanlee2412]

Ah man...I wish you filmed more. That segment had more editing than previous segments. Still love what you do and hope you get some KZbin royalties or visitors bureau commissions.

[@jimellison777]

GREAT VIDEO........ Was it worth the wait?????.

[@datavendor9712]

hey i really enjoyed your video. i wasnt aware about your channel before

[@justsomegirlwithamustache340]

とてもいいビデオ

[@AseemSehmi]

John you are the best....you know how to present a place, food, culture and people.....really big fan of yours.....all the best. Im a graphic and web designer, and it would be a honour for me if i can do anything for you. Cheers.

[@佐伯明伸]

Hi, I'm a japanese who is studying aboard in the US. Your video is soooo amazing! Thank you! But your video also makes me miss Japan…lol Any way, have you been to Kiyomizu temple?

[@PanzerChief]

I probably watch this around 10 times