9 Unusual Tips for Living in Japan

[@tiacuppe6681]

I'm glad you touched on the groping and safety of women on first floors. Many foreigners who live in Japan fail to mention the downsides of Japan

[@ghostwriter6455]

TiaCuppe I wont imagine how it has to be for a woman to get groped by a f*ckinh pervert on the train.. that is just scary! So yeah, I think that it is good from her talking about that, too!

[@username9885]

some advice is to go on the woman only car uwu

[@raicatarr7525]

TiaCuppe she was stalked by someone when she lived on 1st floor that’s why but yes it’s a good tip

[@nightggg]

How about you all live your own respective countries.

[@genera1013]

@@nightggg Not everyone is happy in their birth country. Why do you think so many people immigrated to the USA in the past? Also, why don't you let people live their lives?

[@kimmie-4580]

hiro is so pure, he reminds me of a polite snowman. ☃︎

[@ghostwriter6455]

Kimmie Simkins who is hiro? sry Im new to this channel, is it her boyfriend?

[@kimmie-4580]

Yep! Although I’m not sure I spelt his name right :)

[@nyokonakamura3493]

Kimberly Simkins wowowowow how’d you do that

[@leoplisetsky]

how to make tiny man

[@cardboardclub]

Haha that's such a cute description, I've never heard of a rude snowman though 😂😂

[@blueskies236]

I just wanted to tell you how great it is of you to put a time stamp for those who can't listen to things like that due to ptsd and other issues. That was really thoughtful on your part.

[@AnnaBluelueluep]

"kawaii" .... "I'm embarrassed" XD

[@princesspeach9382]

Anna Bluelueluep 😂😂😂

[@canweloseallsubscribersin1707]

AWWW SHE CALLED HER CUTE!

[@emely9493]

Why🤺

[@Dmnsyr-dh9nj]

Doesn’t kawaii mean cute in Japanese 👁👄👁✋

[@AnnaBluelueluep]

@@Dmnsyr-dh9nj yes 😁😁

[@pokemyum_6434]

:'( R.I.P. brazilian guy's underwear.

[@mikanmandarin]

a moment of silence

[@rtgfdssjk]

oh, hell

[@deadchannel9911]

Nooooooooooooooooooooo :((

[@zaragasai7420]

F

[@elysianheart2767]

RIP they will be missed 🤣

[@Lisallamaa]

It's also funny that you say people will steal umbrellas, because I heard in a couple other videos, people have said their purse or backpack never gets stolen when they leave it lying around... So they will steal umbrellas but not a purse?! Haha

[@mikanmandarin]

Lisa - yes exactly hahahah

[@yorurei4047]

I don't know about the exact situation at stores and such. But when I lived in our student dorm in Nagoya it was just that most of us had umbrellas that looked really similar.

[@dontknowdontcare7192]

Maybe That’s because if you steal someone’s purse, they can file a police report but no one will report for an umbrella

[@user-yt2jc6yq2b]

I'm actually thinking about moving to Japan when I'm older, I'm scared cause I don't want to disrespect anyone.

[@beantheuwu8648]

same 🥺.

[@myawii9617]

Nice profile

[@notunedpiano896]

Me and my BFF are both going to when we’re older. So we’re both learning Japanese. Sadly, He moved over ten hours away from me.

[@placebo_effect]

Me too! 🥺

[@isabellahaz]

I will break your Nico Nico knee caps oh gosh I’m a very sarcastic person I guess I’ll have to work on that

[@romeosdistress1103]

9:45 the girl saying "kawaii" in the back is so sweet ahhh

[@umayjeong3594]

I have been in the U.S for almost 8 years, never visiting my home country even once. I plan to move back to Asia after my education here..wish me luck!

[@riroberts3686]

人生艰辛s a n a good luck !!

[@peanautbotor]

Best of luck! I hope you will have a good time when u go back! ❤️

[@christinaleal3353]

Good luck to you I wish you the best no matter where you live and with your education.

[@Justazraa]

人生艰辛s a n a Good luck! Maybe we’ll see each other in the future ^^ That kinda sounds creepy sorry!

[@nevaehfr]

What is your home country?

[@Lucaknox]

Poor man who’s underwear got stolen 😂

[@ok58853]

i think it’s funny, some creepy guy is sniffing his underwear thinking it’s some girl lol

[@jinz0]

and the guy who stole them thought it's womans XD and it had mans ass in them

[@oldacocimt3]

@@ok58853 plot twist: *that guy knew that it was a man’s*

[@tokyodancerdoll]

You are one of the most realistic, down-to-earth jvloggers

[@wickedrogue7220]

My guy hiro be looking cool af in his suits also rip brazilian man undies 🙏🏼 gone but never forgotten

[@taylorlink7277]

these were actually really useful tips that can be applied to ALL of japan and not just tokyo. most youtubuers make these kinds of videos but theyre always only about tokyo so people come to live here and struggle because not everywhere is like the city. I really think this is a great video and I would recommend it to anyone coming to live here tbh

[@irl_len]

The poor guy lost his underwear, damn

[@piroska9645]

😞✋

[@Yuna-qo2vt]

The first floor also get alot more bugs and roaches, particularly in summer!

[@foundaluckypenny]

This is not even relevant to me but I watched the whole thing cause you're such a cutie pie

[@cole5601]

Mood

[@thedreamer1530]

Hey, man you're a...

[@Hazard3]

The Dreamer simp?

[@tsukishimakei3309]

@@thedreamer1530 a simp is when someone cares for someone more than anyone else if is kinda noticeable

[@emilyiguaran7844]

Omg, I had no idea that we as foreigners could open a bank account there, that a suuuuuper big plus. Most of the county have stupid policies xd

[@mikanmandarin]

its a bit of a hassle and some are easier than others but if u get all the paperwork together (which shinsei bank has in english) it can be done!

[@nataliesnyder6037]

I love how she changes the setting thoughout the video, it makes it easier to stay focused.

[@yuh309]

If that was sarcasm keep it to yourself.

[@mimchen1813]

@@yuh309 I don't think so, I have adhd and become unfocused/get bored easily, so the change of settings really helps me, cause there's new things to see and all. I'm sure it's the same for other people too! 😊

[@Lauracupcake1121]

The you have to love Japan really also applies to moving to other places. I moved to the U.S. so I understand all the hard effort you have to put into learning a new language and adapting to a different environment. If you feel eh about it, its truly not worth it when you are already used to another place. Moving to other countries is extremely hard, especially when cultures and languages are very different. Human beings can vary a lot surprisingly depending on the culture as a whole.

[@echoindigo4436]

I definitely want to go back and live in Japan again. I have the added benefit that I did it once before in Jr. Highschool...and I know for a fact I do like living there. Maybe it is easier to make friends when you are a kid in school though. I remember that my class got really excited when I came as an exchange student and I stayed an extra year because it was offered to me and I was having so much fun I didn't want to leave! I even got to participate in student council activities. So if you are in school definitely go.

[@sophieviersen2671]

Mikan (Vina) you’re so aesthetic, original, beautiful, cute and sweet ! ilysm💕

[@vl9903]

Random person: “Kawaii” Mikan: “I’m embarrassed” FELT THAT

[@jacksoninthebox4124]

I’m really interested in moving to Japan when I’m older. The culture is so interesting! I’m really into anime and cosplay so you could see why I would want to live there. Haha I’m already starting to learn Japanese. Whenever I got my haircut, the hairdresser even asked me if I wanted it because I was into anime. How did she know?!

[@kara1530]

xX_Alec & Damon_Xx I want to move there too

[@kaustavgogoi5048]

I want to move there too it's so beautiful and the culture is so interesting and anime oh yes I am just mad for anime and cosplay I even do cosplays I will surely move to Japan when I will be older ≧ω≦

[@sunshinesolace3540]

Same! Ever since I began learning about Japan way back in year 4, I've always wanted to go.

[@hisokaamorou6607]

OMG! we need to become friends rn! im also rlly interested in going to japan when im older! i loveee anime!! and im also staring to learn japanese! pls message me if u wanna be friends :3

[@sheadows]

Did you know that going out in cosplay is illegal in Japan? And anime and basically the "kawaii culture" (?) is not that popular there or maybe not as popular as you think.. Japan is not that dream anime world you are thinking about...

[@yoonphoria]

12:13 I have to agree that Momo is the best human being PS thank you for such helpful information, Mikan 💞

[@rupammishra4433]

I am watching this because I am moving to Japan to study in Tokyo Metropolitan kokusai high school Omgggg ohh I am so excited and can't wait to go there

[@dianamaebuenvenida9459]

MOMO IS THE BEST HUMAN BEING LIKE GURL, YOU'RE 100% RIGHT!!!

[@gisellerivas8291]

I always wanted to live in Japan ( I live in Texas now ) and my friends , he is japanese , and he told me that it is amazing and watching your videos on japan make me wanna move to Japan even more!

[@tonikinsella]

The degree part broke my heart because that's all I ever see and I really want to move to Japan (I dont have a degree)

[@carldiva3922]

ohh so Hirokasu speaks Portuguese! what a multilingual family you will have!!! and when it comes to take the decision to live in japan, what a about machismo? I've been there twice and I witnessed a couple of situations in public transport where girls where denigrated and no body did nothing... did you see these situations?

[@hyukahrtz6807]

I agree with you, I’ve moved to South Korea (been here for 2 years) and I didn’t realise all of these things now I’m much more comfortable and I get upset even leaving to see my family in England for 1 month

[@kasumichan7436]

ahh dia's will you go out with me was playing in that store, how cute

[@mila1069]

I love your aesthetic, Vina!

[@bug3848]

I’m am obsessed with your jumper!!!! It’s so amazing!!

[@niyugrey]

Thank you for this video!! I want to study in Japan for one semester as an Exchange Student, so this was really helpful, especially that you recommended a bank and talked about data 😊💕

[@sharonwilson9077]

I have friends who just moved to Japan long term and this is really interesting to me to see what they may be doing on a daily basis.

[@Tat-q7v]

I love Japan and am 11 so when I will be older I think I will come and live in Japan if I still love it

[@islammdrabiul2559]

Always thanks for your useful videos ma’am. I want to teach English so I’m looking for students . I would love to get some tips about finding students . 🙏 thanks again.

[@Mixedpixie]

I love your videos! Really helping me getting into my japan-move-planning

[@vinaykushwaha5223]

She is so sweet. Her smile just make everyone happy.

[@Miwako_vklolita]

this was very very helpful. first time hearing all of these tips

[@onyxth3ripper]

I love how you say Disneyland like you do that everyday

[@jadeisntcoool]

i love this format of vlog (information + on location)!!! more please!!

[@Emoelmo44]

Just wanted to say that I really enjoy your videos and like your bright personality. It’s really entertaining.

[@mikanmandarin]

Sometimes negative comments can get overwhelming but simple genuinely nice comments like this really make me wanna keep creating and keep me excited about making videos so thank you 💓

[@Emoelmo44]

みかんMikan I can’t even say how happy I am that you replied and that my simple comment make you at least a bit happy^^ I hope you will continue making these videos, because they’re really fun and I really enjoy them. I also hope that you will receive not so many bad comments ~~

[@kuromi0777]

And THANK YOU mikan for giving us these useful tips! 🥰

[@dianabruce8779]

U r a great you tuber . I rely like the way you interact with things. Plz continue to do u beast. Love u 😘😘 I hope u stay well n a lot of blessings 4 u !!!

[@prichan3572]

Really liked the video! Listening to you makes me feel like I could move too if I tried. Thanks

[@afton1650]

So, I moved to Japan when I was 4. I still can't speak Japanese (IM WORKING ON IT AND TAKING CLASSES THOUGH!) but I do have some Japanese friends in my neighborhood. They all go to a different school than I do though. The funny thing? We've been friends for nearly 5 years and haven't said a single word to each other with the exception of the occasional phrase or word.

[@hareshdabholkar7356]

Nice video and useful information you given to us all....May be some day I get a chance to travel to Japan

[@lu2883]

I haven't been to Japan but I'm planning to. I've been to Korea and I noticed that your tips are good for there too. I didn't get groped in the subway but I got kissed in a subway station against my will by a Korean who boasted about it to his friends shortly after. I heard it's sadly a thing that occurs a lot more than I had thought. Except for that incident I felt very safe in Seoul, even safer than back home. But we should be careful wherever we go. And don't shy away from calling the person out.

[@sherrysunshine6986]

Thank you, that was very useful information.

[@anrayeh]

I’ve been watching jvloggers for years and I can already tell I’m in love with you and your videos! 🌸💖

[@let_mell]

Brazilian here!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@idam1198]

You can find the sim cards in the Bic Camera shops. I personally bought mine in Bic Camera, the one close to Ikebukuro station and in Shibuya close to 109

[@アブダラファトマ]

really useful information I havent heard them by other youtubers. thank you so0o much

[@Doopyloppy]

Omg these tips are so helpful Mikan! I’m literally going to write them down!! Also the vlog style of this vid was so cute ❤️

[@halcyonangel3667]

4:01 OMG Hiro's dad is braziliannn this is so nice!!! I'm also Brazilian n i currently live here even though I'm going to live and study in Japan next year ;)

[@ilsemarin5983]

I scream when I saw BTS and then scream louder when I saw Momo 😂♥️

[@ihatesnakeu627]

meee toooo😍😍 ARMYY HERE!!!

[@ouwchiiie]

aRmY

[@user-dp8gw2cx4s]

Momo! :D

[@Pan_exe_]

SAME 😂😂😂

[@iambebe7131]

Which Momo?

[@Parisian_beauty]

I’m so excited to move there! I’m glad you told me the 3 months rule!

[@atroposmoirai2298]

Happy late Thanksgiving.. also your boyfriend speaks really good English

[@melanieelizalde4045]

Your boyfriend looking like a snack😂

[@fruitsalad1377]

@Tidder T Spicy hot cute

[@Аку-ю7ф]

@Tidder T OP could be female who knows

[@raviolikun9389]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE how you both always say “OoOoOhHh” it gets me all hyped and included haha😹💕

[@raviolikun9389]

Stranger: 「かわいい」 Mikan: I’m embarrassed 😹👌🏼💕

[@emilymeijer3349]

YES MOMO IS THE BEST HUMAN BEING ASKL. lmao im sorry i love ur vid btw

[@irismatulja3202]

These were so interesting! Loved it❤️💞

[@BluKUMO]

This was very helpful! Ive been wanting to live in Japan for a good long time. And im glad I stumbled across your channel :D

[@jaharlalbasak4234]

Thank u thank u so much !!!

[@keshinomi]

I'm watching this new video 2:00 AM 🇯🇵😂💕

[@aashrithapinnamaraju6422]

12:17 What does a bird's nest mask do??😂 I'm curious

[@jundun]

Just a note that Shinsei Bank won't work for everyone now, as they changed their policy. As with most other banks in Japan, they now require proof of six months of residency _or_ some form of indication (only through a full-time employer) that you will be in Japan for at least a year (in case you do not meet the six-months criteria). This works for people who are coming to Japan for full-time work, but it will not work for people on WHV, student visa, etc. Also, this excludes residents on a spouse visa or other people who are here for special reasons (none of the residency requirements apply), so best to check Shinsei's site for those specific cases.

[@ariqahhisham]

Hii mikan! I just subscribed to your channel! Love ya mikan!❤️💝

[@drmaheshkadam1]

I love the fact that almost everyone in the comment section has an anime profile picture

[@cheeto.fingers611]

I would love to visit and hopefully live in Japan later in my future

[@naniwo6500]

You give off Hermione Granger from Harry Potter vibes, like in a very nice way. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Abnormalise_]

Yaaaay! For years of watching J-Vlogers this video was probably the most practical in terms of living tips. Also finally I love to see such fine UK female J-Vloger! I don't know if it's the same for other countries but if you bring electrical appliances from the UK such as hair straightener it won't work as Japan has lower electricity frequency. I wish I knew that as I would have just bought a travel straightener at Donky the first day, rather than trying different plugs and looking scruffy! :P

[@agnesvang2093]

AWH the girl who talked to youuu AWHHHH

[@PommeVanille]

Mikan thank you so much! I'd love more videos like that because I'm planning to go to Japan with my University exchange program :)

[@untamed23]

"Will you go out with me" by DIA plays clearly at 10:27😂😂💜💜😍

[@scarlettc1419]

This was actually extremely helpful since I’m going in the summer, I’ll only be there a month but I can still use most of these. Thank you!

[@ams1877]

this is great! i go to a college but there isnnt many clubs i can join for making friends but there will be more after christmas so hopefully there will be some i can join easily and have fun :) thank you for this

[@kristina2013]

thank you so much for this video!!! a lot of good information!!

[@Machi247]

i'm visiting Tokyo next weekend and I;m so exited!!!

[@kdarmadi88]

Oohhh nooo.... I wish I watch this sooner... I did like 2 of them which i dont know have a better option 😂. This is a great video, I love the last tip, I have always wanted to live in Japan and everyday have been a blast even when there is many work and stressful studies, I still love it 💕

[@erivyn9202]

I'm sure I'll move to Japan when I'm old enough. It's been my dream since I was 7 and I'm not giving it up! I'm already saving money even if I'm not old enough to work.

[@Buddhismchanvibolkit]

thanks for the tips mikan

[@kyanma7147]

Last tip won’t be a problem for me because I really REALLY love Japan even though I haven’t been in Japan yet

[@dirthmother]

this video is also really useful, thank you for making it!

[@nope6021]

I keep seeing that sweater and it's so cute I'm really tempted to buy it hghhh. I'm already so broke but it's SO CUTE

[@elishachua6263]

Bank closes at 3pm?? Wow, I graduated in Accountancy, I wanna work in a Japan bank now lols

[@SUGAs_Shadow85]

This is an awesome video. I swear, I call myself a WEEB, but I honestly think I should have been in Japan. I love Kawaii, I am obsessed with technology, I love to see all of their interesting ways for solving common problems, I have been teaching myself Japanese slowly since high school... and I do mean slowly 🤣 I can learn words here and there, my biggest issue is proper placement of the different parts of sentences in other languages (eg where does this adjective go in relationship to THAT noun and does the verb come before or after the noun). After learning English it's difficult to see sentences any other way lol.

[@typical_ae]

WHAT!!! 😱That's your boyfriend!He's smoking hot😘

[@mikanmandarin]

i know ugh

[@dazaisbakugoswaifu8688]

Lol

[@sgsfvdfg795]

Don’t compliment other people’s partners in this format. It’s disrespectful.

[@Nicobvs]

@@sgsfvdfg795 ikr

[@bethanykt]

I like all your videos. You are so pretty and your makeup looks perfect here. Happy to see Hiro again! Love you Mikan! xoxo

[@fadzbaby]

12:12 AYYYYY btw i love ur videos mikan, they r rlly helpful as i want to visit japan during my gap year eventually!

[@hinathedinoroblox98]

I found these tips so helpful! even though I have no plans on travelling to Japan hehe

[@adaliaherrmann1846]

I think you're like the daughter of a slip between Harry Potter and Hermione Granger. It is a compliment without a doubt, you can imagine how many magical powers a sweet girl like you has?✌❤

[@OneinAmelian]

Omg everyone has this sweater (jumper)! I first saw it on Taylor R and now you! ❤️ I actually bought it, too! So excited to wear it. It’s still on the way. 🙏😮

[@PasserbySimp]

You have so much useful informations esp on bachelor's degree! I've finished my Diploma and currently in Japanese Language school, I planned to immediately work after graduating and I wonder if it's possible to do that?

[@niamhcrosbie1610]

Thank you for making videos like these! Super excited and motivated to get moving to Japan now! :)

[@boba558]

Your life just seems amazing :)

[@Pp.lolita.dollie]

Okay so I grew up in Japan, and we moved to the U.S a few years back. We’re moving out of the country again and from my knowledge we’re either going back to Japan or to Germany

[@itslarana3177]

Your hair is so cute all I do with mine is brush it and put it into a ponytail

[@ANGELICIOUS_]

i love that rainbow shirtt!