Japan Travel Vlog: what to eat in TOKYO & best things to do 2023

Japan travel vlog number 2 :) What to eat in Tokyo and the best things to do in Tokyo 2023! I hope my FULL Tokyo itinerary helps you see what life is like in Japan. This is my Tokyo travel guide and things to do in Japan. I left out a couple more things because I left for Osaka, but I'll be back in Tokyo for a few more days and will update via KZbin shorts or reals. Please enjoy this Japan travel vlog as I share what I ate at the Tsukiji fish market, Gyukatsu Ichi Ni San, and the Tokyo street go-karts! Since this is my first time in Japan, I did A LOT of research on the best things to do in Japan and what you must eat in Japan.
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[@mayaleex3]

You can find my FULL google excel sheet of my Japan Itinerary here: mayaleex3.gumroad.com/l/kbfwp :) you’ll find tips, reservation links, the hotels I stayed at, etc!

[@erikoenglish1651]

日本人は、プライバシーを重んじる国民です。ビデオを撮るのは構いませんが、了解無しに、他人の顔が出ている事に、不愉快だと、日本のニュースで、外国人のマナーで放映佐れています。他人の顔をぼかす用に、して下さい。お願いいたします。

[@ONExBABY]

Which hotel did you stay in?? Do you recommend??

[@lov3inbot11]

I love this, enjoy watching it. I wish I can hv ur all itenaries, so neat 😊 it will helpful, I’ll be going late May with my 2 kiddos. Btw is it already hot n humid already?

[@mayaleex3]

@@lov3inbot11 I have my itinerary up now!! :)

[@Afzaalahmad-lk1he]

hi dear Maya lee i m from pakistan me KZbinr i need some info about japan can u help me pls if u dont mind

[@Michelle071]

“I am so full but.. what is that over there?” LOL😂 same girl same

[@mayaleex3]

Story of my life 🥲

[@uuchenna]

Maya! I’ve been following you for a while now and I’ve also wanted to visit Japan for like 15 years…out of all of the videos I’ve seen people do of Japan NOBODY has ever talked about there being no soap in public restrooms 😂😂😂 I feel like that is a very important tip for me anyway…thank!!

[@victorialuu1024]

I’m going to Japan this Fall. This is so helpful for me. You answered my questions regarding the international driving permit. Thank you very much Maya.

[@mercades917]

My day is almost made 10x better when Maya posts! ❤

[@bloomingempath7321]

I am glad you had fun on the trip Maya ❤. Take good care of yourself.. Enjoyed the video a lot 😊 Stay blessed, Lots of love .

[@keylarenee31]

Wow I’m glad you had so much fun in Japan with your friends! Thanks for sharing your itinerary, you the most organized person ever lol

[@jaimejofisher2672]

I am totally the same when it comes to animals out of their original habitat. So I get how you feel about the hedgehog. ❤

[@maiko2022000]

I will go to Japan end of May. Thank you for sharing. I am so excited now!

[@LS-ou9lj]

Maya this is a super helpful video, I'm planning my first visit to Japan...thank you!🤩

[@AlexKeith17]

Hello Maya, Thank you for the video. You have inlcuded alot of delicous looking foods , I will surely try when I visit Tokyo this Christmas !

[@jessicabakerw]

I have been wanting to go to Japan for about 15 years, this video really drives it home for me! I need to go! Love this so much. 😍🥰

[@rinkeerani7385]

Hy maya 🖐 I am watching ur videos from last 3 to 4 months and I have watched ur almost every videos I was waiting for ur video from Last week I think I am addicted to ur videos 💜🤌 You are just amazing 🥰 love u 💜💜💜💜

[@Sakura-zu4rz]

I haven't had any fun lately, 😭 so it was fun. You bring me joy!❤🙂I love the kind and generous heartwarming atmosphere that you create, your kind, easygoing, warm vibe. ❤I like the essence how you live on. I need to be true to myself and find a job I am passionate about. I want to find a way to live as who I really am.

[@dreamsnotthings]

Loved Japan! Absolutely fantastic. We got some spectacular footage and more importantly created amazing memories!

[@mayaleex3]

Japan is soooo wonderful!!

[@btslaraworld]

Yay!!! New video!!!!!💜

[@Trf2956]

I feel comfortable when I look at you as if you are an angel😔✨💗

[@mayaleex3]

😭😭 what a compliment

[@pingsiu9628]

I love watching your Vlog ❤

[@rosarioesteban4792]

Hey Maya! I found your KZbin channel today :) I love Japan, I love the Japanese language and Japanese culture. I love everything about it basically haha, so my guess is that that is the reason why yout travel vlog made it into my KZbin suggestions! I'm happy it did. I had no idea some of the places you mentioned even existed and that they are so HUGE! (For example the Uniqlo store in Ginza. How cool!) and I added the Itoya store to my bucket list! I just wanted to say that this is an all around awesome travel vlog, I genuinely enjoyed it! If you are ever interested in adding Spanish subtitles to this video, please let me know! It'd be so cool to be able to share this with my family and friends, I think they'd enjoy it! Lots of love from Argentina

[@mayaleex3]

Awwww thank you sooo much, Rosario!! 💕💕 I’ll look into how others can help me translate my videos because I would LOVE that!!

[@rosarioesteban4792]

@@mayaleex3 I've worked for other content creators here on KZbin and it's been such a wonderful experience. I love doing translations and subtitles, it's the best thing ever. I can do Spanish subtitles for one of your videos for free as well! That way, you can see if you like them and if you'd like me to do more 🤗

[@aimeeilies]

such a good watch! makes me want to go there so badddd :’’)

[@Kitty_Plans]

Yay for showing your previous spread! Looks really good!! And yes your current kit is so pretty too ❤ Please take care!! For change of scenery or environment here’s an open invitation to come over here to Illinois! Let’s go around Chicago!

[@lilyanyan]

I remember when I went to Japan I bought bags of salad and fruits to eat at night in the hotel. :)

[@aaronlai2754]

thank you so much, lovin your vibe :)

[@michaelflak9463]

Love your videos

[@kimmyjo52]

looks fun! thanks for all the tips! also, i love the way you did your makeup while traveling! Your lashes were popping! 🙂

[@mayaleex3]

Hehe thank you!! I got eyelash extensions so that I could just wake up and go! 🥲

[@LostGenerations]

Can't wait to go to Japan one day :)

[@Sabrina_94x]

I just came across your KZbin and I love all your videos!! I can’t wait to visit Japan one day

[@truebelieversallarewelcome7876]

blessings 😅 the go-karts look like real really fun

[@Selvin943]

I am gojng Japan in June cannot Wait🎉

[@fdoctor79]

Honey, Maya and friends are eating REAL GOOD! 😊 Tfs

[@Travelwithlino2023]

Love traveling too 😊👍

[@kuroshiromi]

such a cute viddd

[@trya314]

Hi!I've just noticed you were inserting a 2,000-yen note, which is super rare these days! Hope you enjoy your trip in Japan❤ A fan from Japan❤

[@isaacburnedisaac2158]

Your so healthy! Keep it up!

[@shelbythebest2312]

I remember going to almost all the cities when I was in Japan

[@UNSTABLE111]

welp i know what im gonna eat when i go to Japan again!! Great Video

[@mayaleex3]

Thank you sooo much :)

[@chrisoulalakkas8968]

Sometimes you have to get knocked down lower than you have ever been to stand up taller than you ever were.

[@Anna-fi7gs]

Thank you!

[@puskar714]

I am from Nepal ❤️🇳🇵your lovely video post❤

[@richardbarba2736]

I love Maya

[@lov3inbot11]

Thx for posting ur itineraries…I will copy and paste them and probably just make some adjustment for kiddos 😆…:btw is it hot already even is just Spring April…:?

[@naamashnizel]

I'm your new fan+😂❤ love you! From Israel ❤

[@ClarissaRose]

Aww thank you for sharing these experiences with us!!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@yixuanchen536]

really love your travel vlog has energy vibe!

[@winniekison]

i need to go to Japan now 🥲🤤

[@Gigichew]

YES YOU DO HEHE

[@winniekison]

HI!!

[@naomi5508]

Me too🥹

[@Gigichew]

@@winniekison hi!!!❤

[@booknerdzalina]

I am in Tokyo now too!

[@michaelono7335]

Just like every other video about Japan…. Video something new

[@musafirrocknroll6591]

Nice 😎👍

[@_bbsgcc]

"so happy to eat vegetables" 5 words my younger self will never agree too XD

[@Gigichew]

this was literally so fun to watch. and omg this video made it look like the claw machines were so easy LOLOL i think your claw machine reacts are my fav xD and I NEED MORE UNI

[@ankitamaurya5184]

Lots of love ma'am from India....

[@mansoor3159]

Hey! Maya can I get reply from you and I really love your vlogs so so much you are my inspiration and I wish you reach 500K Subscribers very very soon!💫❤️😊

[@hannixu270]

The candied strawberries is actually a Chinese treat called tanghulu!

[@cerka27]

I’ll be in Tokyo next week and I have questions about the go karts, how did you find that place? Were there more options? What was the price range you paid and did you reserve it in advance?

[@svidee]

Im going to shanghai soon!!

[@user-by1bt2is3j]

Thanks for watching ❤❤❤

[@ChessBoxin]

That go kart info is handy although not sure if they'll have it when I go in November. How does the Rail Passes work? I see you can purchase them online 7,14, and 21 days but do they pretty much work everywhere or is it limited? Thanks for the video.

[@EmmarcoPro]

Can you bring tripod everywhere ? And Which website do u make reservation?

[@EasyPaperCraft-sb6bq]

Wow❤😂

[@t3at3asab]

hi maya! hope u'll see this but may i ask what month is this trip??? thank you!

[@PandaBangkokThailand]

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[@katrinamarieserdena147]

Hi Maya! Any idea if Tsukiji market opens on Sundays?

[@user-dg5rz1oq5o]

Thanks for your video. Where was your hotel? Looking for one near Shibuya station

[@davidparnell4675]

Hi maya

[@leilei3525]

What resturant was that, the one you really liked w/ the katsu!? Also is $2500 usd worth of yen enough for a week?

[@gelgel2437]

Hi! Will be visiting Japan next week. How’s the weather? Notice you’re just wearing tshirt.

[@amdnagh.initiative]

Very good work hope for u the best Im Subscribe i like iz❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@neelukampani6548]

What was the temperature when you visited Tokyo?

[@adeela1309]

Hi, quick question - I will be going to Japan next week and was wondering how do you make reservations at restaurants? Via website, phone call, etc? (I don't speak Japanese at all)

[@mayaleex3]

Oooo sometimes I would google the restaurant name and translate the page in English through google chrome and would reserve if it was available. Japan used tablelog as their “Yelp” and sometimes you can reserve. Sometimes you can pay to reserve but I didn’t do that!

[@sarahb.8175]

It’s a dream of mine to visit Japan. They have such a beautiful culture! How much Japanese should you learn before making the trip? & do many people speak English in Tokyo?

[@mayaleex3]

I didn’t get a chance to learn much other than “where is the restroom” and “excuse me” :’) but in Tokyo a lot more people understood English than in the smaller cities!

[@vladadaily]

❤

[@joyamishra7037]

I was thinking of you only ma'am 😊 I was thinking that when you will upload your video. Finally it came 🎉

[@bananabunny104]

i would love to go to animal cafes but i hate thinking about how they get overworked too :,( poor babies!

[@chibikkotravels]

See you were busy😅i myself am more of a just let’s see how i feel on the day person 😂 You ate more in a couple days, then i in the past 7yrs😂

[@bananabunny104]

did you find that anyone treated you differently because you wore more open tops? curious because i am going to tokyo soon! ^^

[@mayaleex3]

Thankfully not!! 🥹

[@VERY_VARIOUS_VIDEOS]

Great video. Like 515

[@dharshiniv2161]

Hi Maya lee

[@MrIrishstud]

Great video! Wondering how you pay for most things in Tokyo?

[@mayaleex3]

Cash and card! :)

[@leeevelyn6409]

Hi, I really want to know where and how much of the go-karts I so interested ❤

[@mayaleex3]

It was $120usd!

[@kevin19358]

3:13, Nice. But what time they close?

[@Kenji_suz]

What is the song u used in the video? I hear it everywhere but no name to the song😭

[@mrparkerdan]

any plans to visit an onsen?

[@yamchoopong5141]

Where can I find your itinerary? 🙏

[@itxeme]

First she woke up, then she went to a store and bought a sandwich and had pork breakfast, then she walked and drank some water. Then she had lunch and ate a Japanese food, then she went to a cafe that had animals, then she bought a toy from a machine, went to a mall and then ate sushi for dinner, then she went to a store and bougt some things

[@itxeme]

The second day she woke up and she went out to eat fish, and to eat things like egg, meat and other things. Then she went to the park and got a smoothie, then she went to a store and ate lunch, then she went to the hotel and ate dinner, and then she went in cars

[@itxeme]

The third day she ate breakfast and ate a disert, and ate sushi, then she went to a cafe, then she visited things in Japan and then she ate lunch and saw anime things and then she ate dinner, that was a soup

[@christinepotian8410]

What shoes are you wearing?

[@nuggetsss2526]

May I check where do u book for Mario kart ?

[@ramizahrahmat9071]

Hi Maya! Is it consider summer right now?

[@mayaleex3]

It’s spring! :)

[@alliahbeltran2927]

Hello, would you be able to post your full itinerary that you included in this video at 0:58 ?

[@mayaleex3]

Yesss I just pinned the comment with it!

[@IamMissPaulski]

What song is played in the beginning?

[@asiamommi]

What was the name of the pancake buffet place? 😍😋

[@mayaleex3]

Benitsuru :)

[@_gamoyuki_8000]

2:25 Wow, you've got a really unique banknote there! That money is a 2000 yen bill, and it was issued only in the year 2000. Seems a bit too special to spend lol

[@mayaleex3]

Omg I had no idea!!

[@karigilmartin5915]

@mayaleex3 man It's so beautiful there and how's the food there?

[@mayaleex3]

I think it’s good!! In LA were also blessed with really good Japanese food but I think the prices here make it more worth it 😅

[@karigilmartin5915]

@@mayaleex3 well that is good and true that and 😁 well I hope one-day I get to go there and try all the good foods 💯% and also wanna say would you like to see what is in Farmville VA? and stay at the Farmville motel?

[@kathleenabreu1259]

Not me screaming when i saw suga lol ;)

[@mayaleex3]

same same same

[@towada1066]

hmmm,... for me, kudzu mochi in Kameido ...

[@Schmeidi]

Do you remember which 7-11 had the smoothie machine?

[@guardianKOA]

sorry is there an itinerary to download, like a link or I missed it ?

[@mayaleex3]

Pinned a comment of it :)

[@guardianKOA]

@@mayaleex3 Hey Maya, fully appreciate it.

[@erie_san]

Question: I don’t speak Japanese, what was you impression of getting around on just English 😅

[@mayaleex3]

It was fine!! Lots of hand motions and pointing :) Papago (I used this app to take a photo of menus and it’ll translate the photo if they dont have an english menu) but it was fine!

[@Caitlinmcfadden22]

What was the restaurant she said was the best meal she had???

[@mayaleex3]

Gyukatsu Ichi Ni San :)

[@roseangel9468]

kawaii

[@maryc5717]

What is the name of the katsu restaurant in the video?

[@mayaleex3]

Gyukatsu Ichi Ni San :)

[@maryc5717]

Thank you!