My First & VERY Brief Maid Cafe Experience in Akihabara Tokyo Japan

[@NicoleTheeHomebody]

Lol I love how Mike went through the trouble of unlocking the door, going inside (with his luggage still outside), putting the camera down (leaving it on), turning the light *back off*, and closing the door, JUST so he could stumble through the door with his luggage, flip the light back on, and say "home sweet home"..... He's such a dork😂

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I didn't even think about that :D dat dedication

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LOL IKR

[@missgrizzlygreen7222]

a dork and adorable!!!! haha

[@MikeyChenX]

BTW...no this video was NOT sponsored by Sriracha or anyone else :-) I just really like this T Shirt

[@Wolfparadox]

I end up using 1-3 bottles of Sriracha a week, thankfully I can make Hot oil or I would run out of money buying it as well

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you don't really eat that much sriracha do you? O_O

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Mikey Chen we know it's not sponsored,but still a sponsorship with siracha and you would be pretty cool

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Mikey Chen Go on a quest to get sponsored.

[@FunTimesWithJACOB]

"I'm just eating based on principle"...BEST QUOTE EVER!!!!!

[@CarrionSmile]

The reason why you lift weights is not for health or any of that nonsense, no. It's simply to have the strength to carry more snacks.

[@harrymcnicholas9468]

or kegs of beer.

[@ramit_3834]

This guys gets it.

[@pinkheart315]

Lol true🤣

[@matthenik6582]

bro you lucked out. The maid cafe I went to in akihabara was the most bizzare experience of my life. I think it was supposed to be a little sister maid cafe. Like literally the chick acted like a little girl and then started fake crying when I tried to leave lmao.

[@XxAlex530xX]

Matthew Henik wtf. Is this only in Asian?

[@cafezo87934]

Pamela May I would like to think its a form of therapy. Japanese people are beyond polite and stressed, they need to unwind. we all need to chill from time to time.

[@trapsoulx]

thats creepy lool

[@kennywong544]

happy ending?

[@cm3655]

Matthew Henik LOL. I feel sorry for u

[@annainspain5176]

Man after my own heart. "The reason I have a hardshelled suitcase is so I can transport snacks..." LOL Mike, if I could give you a dozen likes for that remark alone, I would.

[@dreammfyre]

"I'm just eating based on principle." Lol

[@richardbouska1504]

A Roadie I know this guy cracks me up, "If there gonna pay for it, I'm going to eat it!" Love this dude!

[@ardacetken9090]

Who else likes the video before it even starts?

[@kokos.6486]

Arda Cetken me

[@seven_hundred-seven_hundred]

Me

[@MikeyChenX]

Thanks for the pre like :-)

[@SirAstien]

I watch ALL your videos Mike!!!

[@BritishRacingGreen]

I do.

[@brunobogovic6720]

I enjoyed watching your Japan vlogs Mike! Can't wait to visit Japan someday in the future!😀😊

[@johokeen1]

Bruno Bogovic ++ Same here 😀😄 2018 will be my Japan trip! Just have to decide when exactly and in which order to visit the various cities.

[@brunobogovic6720]

👍👌

[@saldiven2009]

People (especially people from the USA) over analyze maid cafes so much. Think of them this way. They're just like all the breastaurants here in the USA (Hooters, Tilted Kilt, Twin Peaks, etc.), except with a different theme. Instead of being overtly sexualized, they go for a cute aesthetic. Instead of slinking around in short skirts or tight shorts and showing off cleavage while flirting with the male clientele, the maids act in a caricature of how cartoon maids behave. In any case, it's the exact same concept: cute girls selling overpriced food to guys who secretly fantasize that the waitresses are actually interested in them. That's really all there is to it. It's Hooters with different uniforms.

[@virg0_lem0nade]

saldiven2009 i mean if we're talking about overanalyzing im pretty sure yours is by far the longest comment on this entire video lmfao

[@kevinblanchard9064]

The funny thing about Tilted Kilt though, at least the girls will talk to you in Tilted Kilt. The girls in Hooters? Not so much

[@karminiparsan4440]

Thank you for taking us on your Japan trip..I enjoyed every single video

[@CapitalCrunch]

"Is your night going ok?" "Oh, yeah!" ... ... "Ok" I love seeing awkward moments like these because I can fully relate to them

[@Krunchyz]

at 5:15 if you listen carefully you can hear 24k magic playing In the background

[@8lz731]

😂 heard it

[@jacoby310]

Isn't leaving Japan sad? When I went there a couple summers ago and came back to the states I was heartbroken over the food I was missing haha

[@nightwing7950]

hell yeah ... the sadness when i left japan ... even tho i was only there for holidays :(

[@lamiaelkouchi899]

jacoby310 yeah!it s always sad to leave japan..wait! i ve never been there

[@kenny-zc9ti]

jacoby310 i get sad whenever leaving any country lol. because it is just so different. when travelling abroad, you can talk about anything and no one will care (since they can't understand).

[@sadboiespresso]

A post Japan Vacation would be depressing af

[@nryan8190]

I went there for the first time 10 years ago and had fomo for these past ten years, finally going back in 2 weeks!

[@witchyel]

Ramen in your suitcase?? I need to start doing that

[@sharonjohnston4806]

I enjoy your videos so much that I’ve quit watching anyone else! You have such a great personality and are so informative. Thanks.

[@robbertbreach]

I like the idea of you returning for an extended length of time , exploring places and food

[@jenekeann]

That's why I kept coming back to japan because you'll never get tired of exploring the place you've been, there will always be places you'll find every time you visit the same city.

[@YummyInspirations]

I'm going to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka next month. I can't wait. Thanks for the inspiration! :)

[@misamisatv]

I hope you make lots of videos of your travels! I'll subscribe to you if you do. ^.^

[@VeggieGamer]

I am new to this channel and I have to say, I REALLY enjoyed your Japan videos! Even as a vegan, there is something really watchable and enjoyable about your videos. Keep it up, dude!! :)

[@zipp4everyone263]

If you ever go to japan you'll be able to eat very well, even as a vegan. They have a ton of good food that doesnt contain meat or other animal products.

[@VeggieGamer]

Thanks Zipp! It is something that does worry me, but it is probably more the language gap more than finding options tbh XD

[@revinaque1342]

Veggie Gamer Go to Kyoto! There are restaurants there that specialize solely on vegetarian cuisine, and they're actually really good. You'll usually find restaurants like that around the temples in Kyoto, because they're based around Buddhist diet principles.

[@zipp4everyone263]

I understand that! Japan is known in the west as a fish and meat heaven however they do have a rich history of being almost vegan (there was an emperor some hundred years ago that forbade the consumption of meat, a strict buddist teaching) and because of it and the fact that they LOVE traditions, they have a wide selection of great vegetarian (at least) foods that are just as Japanese as every other dish :) Soba, for one, is entirely vegetarian. Cant say if it contains egg or not thou. However, they do make really good salads atleast. (Im not a vegan so i cant speak from experience since i dont really care about whats in my food (to that extent) ).

[@xtaylorxboyx]

Veggie Gamer his love for food

[@SidewaysInTraffic]

My dude Chen more serious about snacks than Baby D in Next Friday.

[@Godivarealness]

SidewaysInTraffic i laughed way to hard at this!! lolol

[@tooktooknee]

I agree. I been to Japan and it is on my list of my best trips as well. Super clean country and the residents are so generous. I can't wait to go back!!

[@hectorbacchus]

Yea you should do it! Stay there for a while, that's a dream job for so many people! Hanging out at different places around the world.

[@grannyvapes4154]

Thank you for taking us on your trip. I've loved it.

[@jenene84]

I'm so happy you recorded all this. Thank you. I love Japanese culture.

[@Stephen-ix2ny]

Thank you so much for taking me to Japan! Your a lot of fun to watch and had a lot of good information. I am now planning my first trip there in March or April of next year. ありがとうございます！

[@thomasjordan3241]

Mike - Thank you so much for doing these videos. I am planning a trip there to study with my teacher. I am an acupuncturist here in the states and I practice Japanese Meridian therapy. You have given me so many wonderful ideas of places to go and things to try. Thanks so much. You have a loyal subscriber man !!

[@amy45487]

Like your idea of staying in Japan. There are so much to see and do!!

[@nityeverywhere]

yes Japan people in there are soooo nice and helpful and good and kind!! I've also traveled to lots of country and i'm not the type of person that wanna go back to the same country. but i'll make an exception to japan!

[@DS-Pakaemon]

Asnita Novi Not trying to be a jackass here. Don't hate on me. Just saying. Japan: A great place for tourists. A very bad place for an immigrant! They aren't as sincere as they first feel like. If you can't speak Japanese, they won't talk to you. They would laugh at your back.Being an Indian, or brown, it's a hell. They have this superiority complex. They cannot stand anyone darker than Europeans. They aren't straight forward. They fake their smile and friendliness. BUT, whatever,I love JAPAN! Loved my stay there! If you are a tourist, YOU WILL BE IN HEAVEN! LITERALLY!

[@AnTiCs53]

Thanks for letting us tag along in your travel vlogs! Keep them coming!

[@bladerunnerjp]

I went to Japan once 12 years ago and had the same exact feeling leaving you had. I wanted to figure out how I could go back and live there. Spent 10 days in Tokyo and Kyoto, documented a lot of it and to this day, still one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Finally going back, tickets booked for April. Going through all your Japan vids to get me hyped and to give me an idea of what I'm gonna eat. You're awesome, man!

[@SunnyOutlook]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching your videos. It makes me think I should put visiting Japan on my bucket list.

[@MrPgagolfer]

You're Japanese vlogs are addicting I keep watching all of it over and over again screw watching tv you're vlogs are great

[@LilStampBug]

Japan is on my bucket list...and I wanted to thank you very much for your video's of Japan...really enjoyed them :) take care.

[@KNDYdesu]

I know how you feel!!! Each time I go to Japan, the more I want to stay for a longer amount of time. A few months ago I was there for 21 days and there was so many more places I wanted to visit and eat at. But I love visiting Japan! Also, my favorite country in the world to visit.

[@chiachuchen1112]

I love your video. I have been living in Kyoto for 4 years. Now I am in US.Thank you so much for your video. It remind me about the beauty of the Japan.Thank you so much!

[@dreamfall6666]

I liked the music during your train rides! It made me feel nostalgic watching the scenery.

[@elwynll]

Love the vid! Been to all the countries you mentioned and others in Asia and Japan is hands down the best country I've ever been too.. I can definitely relate to when you say "I could literally walk around for hours and not be bored"

[@richschindler8731]

Welcome home, but can't wait till your back out on the road again as I enjoy your travels.

[@oildon]

Awesome Japan trip and amazing food vlogs. A foodie's culinary exploration of Japan is like a dream come true.

[@bowendesign]

Hey Mikey, my wife and I want to thank you for these videos. We were in Japan at the EXACT time you were there (except for 18 days - hey, it was a honeymoon) and had the same feelings you had at the end. Was really sad to leave and also felt that we could live there. If only we could speak Japanese! As a side note going around Japan with a pescatarian in tow was an experience. Certainly in Honshu fish wasn't quite as abundant as we'd hoped and vegeterian stuff/vegan, while about, was thin on the ground. Luckily Lawson/7-11 saved us a few times! Thanks TONS for sharing the journey. And my wife agrees with you on Kyoto. ;)

[@El_Castor_Bravo]

Japan is amazing. I plan to go back next winter 2018. Was there 3 months ago. I did not want to leave. It is that incredible of a place! I wish I could take a 3 or 6 month trip. Thanks for sharing these awesome vids.

[@kbhasi]

6:50 I know that in Singapore, Changi Airport does have a donation box if ever someone has extra coins that they don't want. Not sure about Narita Airport in Japan though.

[@juliegoodwin6850]

Thanks for another terrific video, glad to hear your thoughts on Japan. Planning this as my next adventure!

[@PicoFromTX]

I'm a new sub. I love your blogs man. They make me want to go on adventure

[@liam6345]

I wonder what would happen if you went to a maid cafe and pretended to be blind and deaf. I'm assuming it would be a completely different experience.

[@harrymcnicholas9468]

That sounds like fun.

[@louisangeles9574]

I also agree with your overall take of Japan. I have travelled there three times, and it felt like it’s my first time

[@JeroenFleer]

Mikey enjoyed you're Japan trip videos thnx for sharing!! Greetings from the Netherlands!!👍🏻👍🏻 I am planning my first 🇯🇵 trip in 2018😜

[@schuuichiminamino]

0:45 waiting for the soundtrack any minute now. Thank you for taking us on this journey. Thank you for sharing everything and including your thoughts at the end of this video. Remember I told you I was going to South Korea? -of course you don't- I didn't choose Japan because some friends that I studied with want to go together, the three of us. Plus, I have zero chance of extending my visa there, whereas in Seoul I have 1% of hope deep inside my heart I'll be able to live happily ever after that (and one day cross to Japan by ship through Busan Port).

[@ashhhxx1086]

Watched the whole series and now I have to go to Japan wow loved it!!!

[@twilliams8211]

i am obsessed with japan, i cant wait til i get the chance to visit , yes it will be for the food and the sumo! watching your videos i want it go even more than i already did . keep them coming!

[@michaellewis7085]

Mikey: You have SOLD me on Japan!

[@leenone1387]

Michael Lewis me too, he talks about it with such passion. You can't help but to be drawn in 😊.

[@ogjonx2376]

This is honestly one of the best vlog seires I have ever watched in all of my life please do another long one

[@roselightmoon]

I really enjoyed this Japan series you did. So much things to see I'm inclined to follow your advice when I do make it there, especially about the food!

[@lochvids108]

you make some great videos! its like you are talking to me the viewer, really natural. hope you get to 1 mil subs

[@keithponchillia421]

I loved watching the different stages of your trip. I think I'm as sad as you are that it's over because no more Awesome videos. The 4K is really cool too.

[@tamerlanesantos1317]

hey mikey I love your videos, I bacame addicted to your channels and I cant wait for more videos. keep doing your videos :-) how about making a videos here in the philippines ?

[@revinaque1342]

I absolutely loved this Japan series. I really hope you move to Japan for a couple of months! That would be an endless supply of quality video material. :)

[@runswithmilk]

KZbin PLAY BUTTON!!!! congrats Mike!

[@mewnet]

I think if you get a chance to move here or come more often, you'll notice that many times the kindness is not as sincere as it is in many of the neighboring countries, where people are usually more straightforward. That said, I've enjoyed living in Japan more than I have anywhere else.

[@coffeesticks_03]

I've heard lots of people say that Japanese kindness is fake, but I mean for someone like him who was only visiting for a little while it's not such a bad thing. He'll probably never see them again anyway.

[@condew6103]

The kindness is real. I tried to get on a bus in Kyoto, it was the wrong bus for my pass and I was turned away. A Japanese couple saw this and insisted on personally taking me to the right bus stop, and making sure I got on the bus. Nobody would expend that kind of time and energy if they weren't sincere.

[@alienrs5655]

supernova good point ! the infamous thai hospitality also isnt as genuine as most first time tourists make it out to be. I dont want to be the debby downer but I totally get the point youre making about Japan, it is no doubt a unique culture and an experience to be had. But as a tourist especially in countries like Japan, Thailand where social abnormalities are hidden behind the false kind facade unless youre observent and informed you would only be seeing whats on the surface which maybe better off as a tourist you dont want to delve to deep cause you might be dissapointed. I prefer open minded whatever kind of mentality culture where what you see is what you get. Then again thats personal

[@tay9313]

Regarding service industry, its mandatory to act sincere and polite to customers, or else they will get complaints

[@natashaharper8770]

It is as sincere as it is in any service industry. I appreciate the level and quality of Japanese service. Where you tend to see the lack of sincerity is in real life people just refuse to show any negative or honest feeling towards you. honne vs tatemae. Unless you are in their inner circle you will never know

[@JJ.ANDERSEN.201]

I have visited countries from continents of Europe, Australia, Africa, and Asia when I was single. and I agree with you Mike, Japan is my favorite country that I have visited. Looking forward to going back to Japan next year, this time with the family. great vlog by the way.

[@FrankieHiltz]

You should totally have an extended visit there :) It has to be one of the most beautiful and fascinating countries in the world, I'd love to see more Japan vlogs.

[@StellaPH2513]

Mikey, you should make a video about how to travel. Like, what airline is the best? Where to go? Hacks? Tips?

[@JohanNilsson937]

There are websites dedicated to this

[@StellaPH2513]

Jonk, I know, but I want HIS opinions on it.

[@CrazyDanceLove88]

I love theses videos. Also found that souvenir chocolate on amazon. My step daughter loves everything and anything Japanese .

[@ckschumeister411]

awesome japan videos! I have been to Japan twice and I fell more in love with it. Will definitely goo back and will check out the places you have suggested! Cheers

[@pinoyfreelancers3504]

youre video makes me so excited about japan. cant wait to go there

[@143yaknow]

My favorite place in Japan is Hokkaido, Sapporo, I believe that's where those amazing cookies you love and mentioned near the end there are from too!

[@gurpreetsuti]

Dude all I can say is I love your travel videos. Keep it up

[@liztierney2224]

Loved the whole series, one day I hope to visit Japan, looks like an incredible place and culture

[@StamperJane]

Loved the whole Japan series... that would be awesome if you could go and stay there for a few months. Here's hoping you get the chance.

[@asian435chen]

Hahaha I love how Mike said he ate the food at the lounge out of principle. Keep up the great work!

[@Koneko2594]

THEY WERE PLAYING HATSUNE MIKU IN THE BACKGROUND

[@ThornMage]

Yea, sounded like Rolling Girl.

[@gaiadove]

I'm glad you had a good Japan trip. Japanese food is so much better than people who has never been could even dream...

[@Ganges172]

I just subscribed recently, and watching your Japan series has been awesome! There's something I really like about how down-to-earth you are, and how you seem to genuinely love travel and food. Anyways, keep up the good work. :)

[@rakshitsharma37]

TRIGGERED AT ''IM JUST EATING BASED ON PRINCIPLE'' words that can only come out of mikey's mouth haha! , love your videos:)

[@sanftekuss]

I'm glad you liked Kyoto so much!! Please come back again soon. :)

[@tracierd9766]

loved your adventures in japan... must have been hard to leave and come back to the bay area just in time for the rainy week! I always look forward to see what you;ll be up to next!

[@unaanguila]

Thanks for sharing! Welcome back.

[@emmayoutubecomments720]

My dream is to go to Japan and just eat, until then, I'm loving your videos.

[@prof.m.ottozeeejcdecs9998]

Nice going, Mikey ;-) agree with you, Japan is amazing, great culture, great people!

[@silvergruft]

Wow, the view before landing is so damn beautiful

[@Raeorri]

I'm going to Japan in April and I'm so excited to go. You're videos were amazing and helpful. Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to go.

[@ShaunazTweet]

Mikey, I love, love, love your videos! You have a wonderful sense of adventure and share your experiences so magnificently! Thank you! Japan is a place I would love to go to also. Bucket list

[@vincentc2010]

just started watching his videos a week ago and I think I've watched them all now. keep up the good work. waiting for more vids bro

[@LessTalkMoreDelicious]

So much noodles..so awesome. Great adventure! I had funs!

[@zandisch]

Looking forward to see you travel more Mikey, Im glad i found your channel

[@arex6111]

Food and Travel...... that's the goals of every man or woman

[@virgie129]

I been there with my son and nephew last march we love it ,we come back again..

[@hirokinoda2852]

Enjoyed your trip to Japan. Kyoto is also my favorite. I really hope you're able to stay in Japan longer next time.

[@richycline]

I understand what you mean about wanting to experience more of Japan. I'm going back this summer for a month because the 10 days I did last year were not enough.

[@revinaque1342]

Yes! Kyoto! I'm going back for my fourth trip in four years. And now that I've seen all the sights, I'm looking forward to spending the week just wandering around the city. :) I've always wanted to do that, to just explore Kyoto on foot. There's just something so fascinating about that city.

[@brotherbrandonheterosexual4131]

🎊 Congratulations Mikey 🎉

[@jasminelieu8363]

Good to know about Japan ! Thank you 🤗😍😁

[@tomishimatakumi7901]

For anyone who might want to get the cookies Mike recommended at the end of the video, there are called 白い恋人. (Pronounced shiroi koibito). they are really tasty cookie with white chocolate that melts in your mouth and it's really good. I always have like 3 boxes at my house

[@embersparks13]

I just got those exact same strawberry meltykiss candies from my Japanese culture subscription box!

[@bukshotaz]

Hey mike, your video's on Japan have been awesome to watch and very enjoyable.. I wish there were more :(

[@NicoleTheeHomebody]

Good job remembering to try that stir fry soba noodle dish BEFORE adding the hot oil👏🏾👏🏾😂

[@arex6111]

I'm watching Mikey add hot paste for like 20 seconds and in my head I'm screamin "just dump the entire paste in their!!" 😂😂

[@ShandaaPandaaa]

Omggg that view from mnt Fuji omgg sooo pretty😍❤️❤️❤️❤️😭😱🗻

[@rainxep]

I'm early 😄 nice video mikey