Visiting My JAPANESE BEST FRIEND'S Hometown!!! // Shiga Prefecture

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I was so happy to get to visit my best friend Noe's hometown! Noe and I have been friends ever since we went to fashion college together, and she is easily one of if not my absolute best friend. As you may see in this video, our sense of humour really aligns and we have so much banter. Our dear friend Kinu also came, who is also one of my best friends.
Noe's hometown is the Japanese prefecture of Shiga, which is right near Kyoto. It's not very famous, but we had so much fun exploring and travelling and I really absolutely would recommend visiting if you ever get the chance! It felt like we were in a Ghibli film.
The Japanese countryside will always have a place in my heart.
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Visiting My JAPANESE BEST FRIEND'S Hometown!!! // Shiga Prefecture
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[@mikanmandarin]

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[@smolfairyy3835]

I think everyone needs a Noe in their life shes so adorable😭

[@meh4991]

FRRR I just wanna hug herrr

[@Holholchan]

Mikan was really having a chill passenger princess moment in Shiga lol It looks so nice!

[@bemo343]

Noe has a really nice voice

[@sandylarsson3190]

She should be a Voice actor!

[@BegumNafiza]

The countryside in Japan is absolutely breath-taking 💚 Gives Ghibli vibes! ✨️ Also really glad you're still friends with Noe and Kinu. ♡ Noe will always be Noe 😂 Btw isnt it like around 4am ish in Japan right now...love the dedication girl...thanks for posting!! 🎀

[@konfused_kookie2872]

Kinu’s dress is so cute!! I might try making one similar. And the fact that she made it herself makes it even cooler!! She’s very talented. Loved the video Mikan💗💗

[@becomingrobin]

Noe’s home town is literally so cute it’s like straight out of the manga lol I wanna go and take pictures ❤❤❤❤

[@Nipahnan]

Noe seems to have such a lovely and bubbly personality, no wonder you guys are such great friends 🥹🩷

[@-zn6du]

Noe had to quickly pop in to church to ask forgiveness for trying to drown you earlier 😂

[@8bitgrace]

this is entire video is giving off the vibe from Nana where they go to Hachi’s hometown for the concert 😭❤

[@4ndreaShiro]

So strange seeing niche Italian stuff in the Japanese countryside. San Pellegrino is a really big brand in Italy, those korokke looked like Arancini or Supplì, to me at least :)

[@anthony.k05]

Noe sounded amazing playing the piano

[@KTCC13]

Noe’s fashion is always amazing. Her red dress with a big tshirt and boots are giviiiiinnnngggg✨✨✨

[@PirateSkitchan]

The pamphlet is so cute and such a good souvenir of the trip! Your pink hair and nose really suit you! You look much more vibrant and confident!

[@itsnotleviosa236]

Mikan: You.. wanted me to… die? Noe: Ehe…. 🤭😍😌😋

[@theofficialabi]

Yay a new video!😆💗 I get so happy when I get the notification you posted.☺️💖

[@aes_angelica]

same

[@Ladyclara]

Shiga is so so dazzling, growing up in a desert I am so jealous of that gorgeous landscape. Thank you for sharing this adventure with us, I also really love seeing inside the family's house.

[@gimptigger]

I love the Japanese country side! Thankyou for takin the time to show us all the sides of Japan!

[@mushroomlena]

Wowww what a cute and relaxing trip to Noe’s town! I was smiling the whole time this was so sweet and the Shiga countryside is beautiful! I felt like I was watching happy memories with friends. I’m so glad you all are still close!

[@PrincessShabana]

The countryside is so beautiful! I love these kind of videos… friendship, peaceful scenery, tasty food, and turtles… what more could you want in life!

[@ashissleeping]

this is my first time being early to one of your videos! i just wanted to say I've been watching your content for a couple of years now and i love your content!!

[@isaackent2355]

I love your positive vibe, it's so contagious, you bring a ray of light where ever you go.🙏🙏

[@anyaguinzbourg8609]

I loved the vibes of this video so much! So calm, casual, and peaceful 🥰🥰🥰

[@awasha8420]

Such a comforting video, loved it!

[@theresiaabgl]

i really enjoy your vlog, this scenery of japan's countryside is so healingggg.. hope you will make this kind of video more often soon

[@hey_its_khea]

I love the Japanese country side! Thank you for taking the time to show us all the sides of Japan. Thank you so much!

[@TheFlush1980]

So many summer vibes! It looks so cozy and relaxing over there. Your content is fun, subbed!

[@caylarivera2804]

Such a nice and calming video! The pleasant countryside bestie road trip vibes are immaculate. Thanks for posting, really helped me chill my anxious mood out 🍓✨️

[@HeyitsBriana]

Looks like you all had a lovely time ❤😊

[@baifengjiu.]

Thank you for sharing such nice locations to visit with us. 😊You guys have such a lovely friendship with each other.❤

[@caracol4142]

the kindergarten is soo pretty!! very nice video, love the vibes on this one, super cozy!

[@Pochacc0_0]

Beautiful scenery completed with beautiful friendship 😄such a cozy vlog 💚🌱

[@emishiba]

this was soooo fun!!! we need more besties road trip content 💕

[@user-1luvu2m]

So beautiful, I remember being told some of my family lived in Shiga but they don’t talk much about them. I always wanted to visit and this video made me so happy thank you 🤩

[@capsnerd]

mikannnn you're GLOWINGGGGGGG i love to see it

[@deefhead9684]

Im not normally one for vlogs but this was so thoroughly enjoyable!

[@lil_zee_zee]

this is one of my favorite videos of urs this was such a cute vlog❤

[@yuliasstories]

This was such a fun video!! I love a Vina travel vlog ~~~~ Can you write out the places y’all went to please? I’d love to put them on my list of places to go to when I go to Japan 🩷

[@c0gimyun]

what a peaceful place! love the turtle friends

[@0ryx]

this video is adorable all around

[@hyliankitty]

Shiga looks beautiful, it makes me want to visit during my trip to Japan.

[@v_zrvv]

Mikan your hair looks so cute 💗😭🫶🏼

[@xTwistedxTrinketx]

Omg the pamphlet I love it. Noe is the best.

[@lissalourel4882]

Your nose looks so good already!! It really suits your face beautifully❤❤ so happy for you!!

[@p1nky362]

Awww noe's pamphlet it's so cute🥺🥺

[@animusdelendi]

pretty cool video. Congrats to your friend with the driving 👍

[@MatthewBJ]

Wow , that's honestly one of the prettiest places i've seeen, i want to go someday!

[@pinkypanther9723]

Omg your make up is so beautiful 😍❤️ can you please do a grwm video on how you do your make up and skincare 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@manaami]

yayy i love your videos !!

[@CheerleaderAndPompom]

Its so beaitiful and such a fun day

[@lilyy1356]

im absolutely mesmerized by kinus dress!!

[@manicantsettleonausername6789]

This was so fun

[@katiameraki]

More vlogs on the countryside please! Noe and Kinu are soo cute and stylish (you too ofc) I hope to see more videos with them 💝

[@SylviaColdHeart]

Yesss!

[@kl_omg]

i hardly ever comment on videos but i wanna say i always get so excited when you upload a new vid ^_^

[@vxoovxoo]

Omg! I haven’t watched your channel in ages! Just finished catching up on the 5 months I haven’t watched your channel 😭❤ I hope your doing amazing and well! You and your friends look fantastic as per usual! Your videos have made me really happy, and, especially good at making me laugh a lot😂 Wish you the best! Good day/night!❤️💕

[@gc2951]

you look so prettyyy!

[@noooodianoodles]

the vibes are immaculate

[@popawakeprod]

I was placed in Shiga when I was an ALT, this is so nostalgic for me!

[@diegoalexis3761]

I loved your video💕😍

[@myo5501]

I'm also a fresh driver and park exactly the same way, leaving A TON of space on one side, haha, but I usually do it on the passenger's side (which is on the right for us, so it's technicaly the same as Kinu's!). I guess it's just a baby driver thing!

[@dallaspcc3886]

Wow. Noemi is so talented!

[@Magicalmoomin]

I'm so happy with this video, bring such joy to me whenever you do fun and interesting stufff with your mates Hasnt this person done this with serveral of your friends? I think Katie got a msg and posted about it on twitter, thats so sad!

[@mikanmandarin]

Oh damn I didn’t see that, what a weirdo, I’ll be sure to block

[@_she_is_krii_2093]

4:58 had me rolling on the floor💀

[@lizzie7929]

That pink hair really suits you! 💕🎀💕

[@user-td2nr4ni3]

Good Morning🤗 three lovely people. Lovely women's trip in the Japanese countryside☺️👍👍👍👍👍👌 My area is also a countryside like this, so I was able to empathize. Good Video🥰👌

[@JaanaKaarinasCloset]

Beautiful place, and so serine

[@usagitsukihiro]

Aaaaawww what a blast ❤❤❤❤

[@TopAnimeLoverEver]

Noe san is ADORABLE. I want to put her in my pocket and run away.

[@utamikhalisah1272]

you look so cute, i like your outfit so muchhhhhh 🥰🥰🥰

[@goldgodryukendo913x]

A bunch of cuties

[@michaelanderson1476]

Noe is like a Japanese version of Edna mode from The Incredibles!! No capes!!😅🤣😂😉😊❤👏🙌👍🎉

[@PrettyPlainLife]

Love the countryside and Christian love and the school! ❤

[@bbysalmn]

I live in Kyoto and I definitely need to check out shiga!

[@abdullahbaguffah4898]

Best wishes

[@tkwok8037]

I went to Shiga prefecture on my last trip to Japan and I agree it is not talked about enough! ❤

[@eliontheinternet3298]

That little pamphlet was the most adorable thing ever 😭

[@mrssandycandy]

Awesome 😊

[@IHEARTCALYPSO444EVA]

Damn, I'm not first 😂😂 you guys look sooooo cute i love your hair and outfits😌💕

[@Briannal884]

I've seen Starbucks in most cities I've been to here in Japan, even in more countryside areas including where I live! That's so funny haha

[@mostwandered]

The driving oh my god 😂 this was me first time renting a scooter in se asia, turning at stop signs I waited forever until absolutely no one was there 🙈

[@sammizhao2554]

Omg I love your friend dress s

[@abellabarbie]

Your nose looks so good!

[@dreamer6943]

Beautiful place. Was it a transport museum with all the buses/containers etc?

[@isaackent2355]

5:11 you just got side eyed for being loud and cute 😂😂😂

[@meganchicken4159]

cute omg

[@smileytime]

Noe chan looks like disney 😘

[@kinakomono]

Girl, thats literally me driving a car. I got also license last year in October and drove maybe few times after that, so scared xd

[@katherinebanana]

"It says no entry" *door slams violently behind Noe as she enters the building*

[@M4N14CM4N4A]

Noe is so cute bruh I can’t

[@Gracelynn78]

never been this early in my LIFE

[@Ducky2223]

I’m so early the quality is still 360p. I’m still gonna watch it tho lol

[@mikanmandarin]

😭😭😭

[@sadnomnom5399]

I love everything about this video. you are really giving me the courage to dress how i feel inside. this might be a little far fetched but would you ever consider making clothes for cats ^. _ .^ heh

[@novi_chique]

LMAOO " I will buy some later" 😏😏

[@amber_sw3846]

❤️❤️❤️

[@howabouttreefiddy]

'This place has a very strange theme which I can't quite put my finger on' could be most places in Japan.

[@Nailssent]

I have the same socks 🧦 as Mikan 😄. Sock twins 😆

[@nico23420]

💗💗💗

[@bzztthundaa]

💕💕

[@panpan_pokan]

sooo nice … ;; u ;!! its so lovely to watch you guys doing cute things and going to lovely places aaaa and Mikan you look so so beautiful and happy in every shot (´・ω・)♥︎ i hope someday i can make videos with as good a vibe as this one truly… 😭 aaaa

[@rayna463]

That’s cool that Noe is from a Christian family