NEW SFO Centurion Lounge | What's In My Wallet: Japan | Conrad Tokyo, Hyatt Regency Tokyo

[@AskSebby]

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[@druiz012]

I appreciate your travel reports! Looks like you guys had a blast!

[@AskSebby]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@BuiltNutritionFitness]

I love how you document your trips with points and rewards. Japan is definitely a goal of mine in the future. Love all things Japanese

[@SpencerJohnsonOfficial]

🐵As of right now, I'm living vicariously through you... however, I definitely plan on booking a trip like this soon! Hopefully I'll have luck with a similar redemption. I'm glad y'all enjoyed your time!

[@jackynettles8109]

We spent 10 nights in Japan for $370 with the opening sales but now they're back to regular price. On the way back I ended up booking another flight to Japan for 50k skymiles and just booked a stay at Conrad Tokyo with my corporte discount so exicited to see your review. We are going to Japan for 5days and spending a week in Seoul on the same trip since is cheaper to get to Japan on a non stop flight and take another non stop to Seoul from Japan. Also I would love to visit China this year too!

[@mistaskidda]

As a delta employee yet to go to HND, def gonna have to check out Japan next winter if I can carve some time. You are so awesome for sharing this with us. Def inspired.

[@omarlopez.photos]

I sold the SFO Amex lounge their emergency lighting inverter. They couldn't open until they had emergency lighting power in place. The contractor had us rush to build and ship the unit. Funny how KZbin brings me to things from my old job.

[@isabellawong8744]

Going to Japan in July ! Booked business class with platinum, played around with different dates and got tickets actually cheaper than any other website, and booked 4 day hotels using the platinum too, really happy 😊

[@KadeersTV]

Living Your Best Life, I See. The Foods Look Tasty. Keep it Vlogging!!! Kadeers!!!

[@alexthai5223]

Not this year but next year I want to plan a trip to Singapore and subbing and watching this channel has given me a jumpstart to not only finance it with points, but to also learn the cc and points games in order to subsidize for future aspirational travel

[@alisulaimani1281]

🐒Really surprised that these types of videos don't do well, they are both informative and entertaining! Hope to see more of these in the future.

[@amirmoradi9595]

Sorry to hear these types of videos dont get as many views because I enjoyed it a lot. Thanks for sharing and uploading it!

[@ewoo]

🐵This was a great change of pace in terms of content! Totally enjoyed it--way more entertaining than your typical videos and found it immensely helpful! I'm very impressed how both were able to pack in so much with such short notice. Props! BTW, I think we all have to admit booking NH for aspirational trip is a unicorn nowadays.

[@ajcab819]

I just came back from a trip to the Philippines and Japan is next on my list! I love these kinds of videos, Sebby! They remind me why I’m in the whole points / miles game ✈️🏩

[@jlquin]

🐵 Really love the quick card breakdown at the end! Would love to see that for future trips. I wasn't planning on any Japan trips, but I sent this video over to my gf after yours looked so fun! Would love to visit Asia more often, especially after visiting Hong Kong in December and having a blast

[@LiberalCoffee]

Hey seb! I dream of traveling as a life’s hobby one day and on the verge of being financially free. I’ve been wanting to travel to Japan for about five years now and I just started watching credit card videos a few months ago, and been trying to figure out the best ways to use credit cards to go there, and you put out this video! Answered all the questions I had. I honestly have to say I watch I a lot of credit cards vids but you just may be the G.O.A.T. Of credit card content 🙏🏾.

[@xBloodXGusherx]

I don't travel but I love this whole lounge and special status stuff you get by just having a credit card. This is pretty cool and I love your documentaryish style reporting. Thank you.

[@staceymartin_]

Going to Japan at the end of March for the cherry blossom season! I loved the video! 🐒

[@EduardoPerez-es4yn]

🐒 Amazing travel log Sebby ! Great Video!

[@mydreamquest]

❤🐵 Thanks Sebby. Will be in Japan next April for Cherry Blossoms for 11 days. Miss Japan!!! First time back since 2019. I have accumulated over Amex Platnum 300k pts. But still don’t know how to utilize them to get all the Business Class upgrades you seem to successfully land with little effort. Regardless, will be in heaven once we land in Tokyo.

[@erp2432]

Great trip reviews! So glad that you visited my hometown (Nagano)😊

[@OK-Travels]

🙈getting stationed in Japan for 3 years! Okinawa Prefecture, leaving this monday!

[@juancarlossanchezjr9089]

🐒 Keep the travel reports coming! I appreciate this content & CC breakdown during your trip.

[@williamfrederickiii1683]

Great review, helped me plan trip when I took family in March. Mask mandate was over and foreigners were allowed in everywhere. Got Ghibli park tickets too!

[@CMcm3em]

Sebby! I don’t subscribe to hardly anything on YT, but I had to for you. Your Amex vids got me and you have great content. I appreciate the effort and professionalism that goes into your channel.

[@carlpajela8613]

I'm excited to visit a Centurion Lounge for the very first time

[@TO-et7xq]

One of the best videos you’ve made🇯🇵

[@kfangirlkee2558]

🐵 I love this video and the examples of how you used your cards/points! I'm looking to visit Korea this year with hopes that I can stop over in Japan as well. You've given me some new ideas though on things to see and do in Japan during the winter months.

[@Proverbialfunk]

Just hopped off an IAH-NRT-MNL ANA Business fight, which was exceptionally as always and a steal for 85,000 MR and $250. Staying at your same Hyatt, doing a socket, brewery tour and English stand up comedy in Tokyo. Plus Team Labs Planets and the gigantic flea market. Also flying to Oita for 2 days of onsens and the monkey park 🐒 Free hotel there from old expedia points.

[@zunedog31]

Such a great vlog, your best imo!

[@szhong425]

REALLY REFRESHING VIDEO. I love your travel vlogs and I also love the cute editing where you included Mandy in it. Very informative travel log with loads of information. I really enjoyed watching this one.

[@TravelBossNas]

🐵 I love these videos! I’m actually in Doha Al Safwa FC lounge waiting to board to fly to Bangkok in Qatar first! Then on our way back to SFO we’ll be in QSuites! I’ll have to watch the rest of this video on the flight.

[@AskSebby]

Nice! Thanks for watching :)

[@YagiTheDog]

I really like these travel report videos! Keep it up

[@0ri883]

🐒🐒 this was an awesome recap, love hearing how you leveraged your cards abroad.thanks for the inspo!! More of these videos sebby!!

[@vednar99]

Really enjoyed my Plaza Premium experience last week departing from Toronto and then back this week from Vancouver. Wife and kids really enjoyed it!

[@MB-dg5ts]

This was really informative and enjoyable, thank you for sharing!

[@WHERESSS]

Completely true that hotel status matters in Asia. Even if you don't get a suite, you'll get a stunning view at least. Even if you dont have lounge access or suite upgrades, say Marriott Gold, there is a good chance of being upgraded to a club level room, granting you access. Some hotels in Asia include breakfast (outside of lounge) for club level rooms too. As far and flights into TYO, having been on ANA The Room, the old ANA lie flat pods, and the recliners, and also the old ANA first class and new new Suite, Delta One just doesn't compare. Unless its a super long haul, I'd even choose the ANA recliners over Delta One. The soft product is THAT good. The ANA lounges in Japan are amazing, nothing in the States compares. The food, showers, soft product is just insane. If you fly first on ANA out of HND or NRT, from the moment you walk into the airport its pretty exclusive. Check-in desk has its own room, dedicated security, escort to lounge. Availability, even using ANA's own program has been a bitch though ever since the pandemic.

[@bdubs3067]

I Luv your Travel Reports! I'm living vicariously through the two of you 😁 my points are getting up there just can't travel yet but have bucket list of destinations

[@barryjbrann]

🐵 great review, I travel there frequently, and appreciated all your ideas and use of cards. I went to the new Centurion @ sfo a few days ago, but it closed early at 5 pm for some repairs to the ventilation, according to the workmen who were entering with tools. I also depended on the trains and subway in Tokyo and even took the local train from Haneda to Narita for a fraction of a taxi…same as you said. Great advice! glad you got your upgrades, and thanks again.

[@chuckyu6707]

Thank you for this video. I'm planning a trip in April, and it might be Osaka. Also, thank you for talking at quarter speed slower.

[@davecullum9631]

I have seen many credit tips from . This video is more traveling tips. Great video . Thanks

[@TheMrsclark33]

Husband and I are Headed to Japan in April for our 1st trip, I have been a long time subscriber and was Soooooooooo excited to see this video 🎉🎉🎉🎉. I have learn so much from you and my wallet has thanked you. 🐵🐵 Amex Plat, Amex Gold, Amex Blue Cash Preferred, Chase Freedom unlimited, Chase Sapphire, Ritz Grandfathered❤❤❤

[@ret4kind]

🐵 thanks for the image at 14:41. Compiling all this data and footage takes time and seeing you take these trips gives me a lot of options next year.

[@UberPancakes0313]

I was so surprised to see how quickly you were hauling ass down the hill while skiing 😂 I am an intermediate snowboarder so it was cool to watch🐒

[@mygamepowerdotcom]

Glad you made the flight back! Gave me not so good flashback of my honeymoon. Anyway, I do want to visit Ginzan Onsen during the winter. The snow and landscape are breathtaking online! mky emote

[@majiklantrn]

Always a thumbs up for Sebby!!! :)

[@sp1234-e6i]

Dang missed you. Staying at Conrad Tokyo rn, also got a suite upgrade. Got here on Ana first class with points of course.

[@AndyNinh]

I appreciate the level of detail in this travel report, and it gave me some great ideas for future travel. Thanks! 🐒

[@noelscruggs5670]

🙈 your travel videos getting way better. I liked the Mandy cut ins.. had me laughing and the CC summary at the end on what was helpful. Thanks!

[@shayhaynes]

🙈 going to Japan later this year and Tanzania this month! Awesome video!!

[@Volvo21S70]

I worked for Hilton in college and I stayed at the Conrad Tokyo for 2 nights for $45/night. Sadly I didn’t have status at the time so no breakfast. :/ Going to JP next month, doing Singapore business to NRT, Jal Sky Suites back. Super excited as these are my first ever business class redemptions after 5+ years of utilizing points. This time it’s for a taste of luxury that I see everyone post about :)

[@AskSebby]

Enjoy!! :)

[@jimdc617]

Thanks - loved the vlog :) yes, hopefully Japan this year ✈️

[@TrentonMatthews]

🐒 If you do another long form of these particular types of odds, please describe more of the food! As a blind/visually impaired subscriber of your channel (who also loves any type of food [especially spicy food]), I would be highly pleased. Congrats to both of you and Mandy for taking that trip, have a great day! PS. In Denver, Colorado, there is a fantastic Japanese place called Obento(which may also be in other cities).

[@imgonzalez]

🐒 going to LAX Feb 8th! To go to Disney, and Hawaii this summer!

[@leg1229]

🐒 Informative vid as always. Thx!

[@crise40g]

Solid info. I have a lot to learn. Headed there in March.

[@thaiguyry209]

🐒 hi there! Absolutely love your content. There’s been a couple times I think I’ve seen you at the lounge in SFO and LAX. I would say hello but also respect the time to relax while in the lounge. Where are you located? I’m sure I’ll see you again one of these days. Again, thanks for the great content and love the travel blog style updates.

[@ryansebers396]

Nice Jake Tran cameo, Seb hanging out w/ some ballers, awesome trip thx for showing us the good life

[@AlphaBenson]

🙉 great info! Considering flying to Tokyo this month as well. Thanks!

[@brianjmartinez7530]

Going to Japan in may !!! My 3rd time!! Can’t wait

[@90293Mike]

Shiodome is my favorite area of Tokyo to stay because it’s like an oasis from the busy city, but right next to Shimbashi Station. But haven’t been to the Conrad yet, it’s a little above my pay grade lol. Maybe next year.

[@Clementinee]

🙉🙈 I really enjoy the trip reports!

[@AskSebby]

Glad you like them!

[@venuschild5354]

🐒 I would go solely for the different flavors of Kit-Kats! 🍫

[@jm4020]

Great editing and commentary in this video. Definitely add more of this in the future.

[@ThaguyMike]

The travel reports are my favorites 🐒

[@jmmelvin73]

🐵🐒 really enjoyed this one, including highlights from your trip and the card and hotel breakdown at the end. Very helpful. Going to Japan at the end of August on Japan Airlines and Singapore Airlines. Was hoping for ANA but decided to avoid the hassle of trying to find availability.

[@bethk6040]

🐒So awesome to see you make it to the monkeys! We're going to Tokyo and Osaka in March on ANA with Aeroplan points - from Vancouver, back through SFO! Stayng at Marriott properties on points - looking forward to see what the lounges are like!

[@AskSebby]

Have fun!

[@mj_phd]

Excited for this! I'm going to Japan next month.

[@AskSebby]

:)

[@anasryadi8545]

Can you please do a video explaining how you booked your delta flight and got upgraded? Delta usually requires a lot of points for international flights.

[@srujangulla9519]

You guys had a blast sebby.. please be careful and dont film while skiing or get a go pro mounted. Stay healthy and make these inspiring videos for us. 👍

[@bentencho]

Visited Japan in December.... going back in June/July. ANA/JAL over any North American airline any day.

[@billcounterstrike]

🐵 just graduated from college last summer and just saved up enough from my job to go to Hawaii w/ my girlfriend. Got approved for the Capital One Venture X 2 nights ago but it's delayed due to bad weather in Memphis (FedEx hub).

[@sha2596]

You and Mandy are living my dream!!! I wish I had a partner who was into credit hacking and travel. Until then I travel solo!🐵

[@Itsrymo]

I was here! When I went it was full of food and they gave me unlimited drinks 😂

[@ChronzLight]

Awesome content, always looking forwards, great living vicariously though these videos lol

[@MiguelGonzalez-hf9tr]

I loved the video. Just a note on the delta sky club; i looked at the terms and conditions and you can enter with an amex plat and basic economy ticket. They do mention that economy tickets cannot enter UNLESS you have the benefit with the amex plat. At the same time, the american express terms and conditions dont mention anything about this, in fact they just refer you back to delta’s terms and conditions. Or maybe im interpreting everything wrong. Anyways great video and now Japan is in my bucket list

[@boondoggle4820]

I enjoyed the entire video 🙉! I felt sore though after just watching you walk up that mountain. Travel while you’re young if you can, lol.

[@iancancel4427]

🐒Thinking of going to Costa Rica this year. Please continue posting these, they are a blast to watch.

[@saintaustin]

The movie Lost in Translation takes place in the hyatt regency

[@FlintIronstag23]

🙊Interesting statistics about restaurant prices in Japan. They somehow cost significantly less than American restaurants, but also pay their employees enough that you aren't expected to tip 20% to give them a living wage. Sounds like a better system to me.

[@oahuisparadise]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I’m trying to get my family there and this helps with planning.

[@druiz012]

🙉 not going to Japan in 2023 unfortunately. Was on the line with Virgin Atlantic for ANA first class but filled up too quickly. Instead going to Switzerland flying Seattle to Zurich via Istanbul. And heading back Frankfurt to JFK on Singapore business. Staying a few days in NY before heading home. Japan 2024? 🤞

[@AskSebby]

The availability got scooped up quickly. Sounds like a fun trip!

[@FujisamaProductions]

🙈 just getting into credit cards seriously. I have the Amazon chase card and have had it for about a year. Credit score is about 755. Trying to increase and get multiple cards and actually put them to use as my wife and I are trying to plan a trip to Japan as well one day. Just got the Amex blue card!

[@Elricky124]

🙈awesome trip! Thanks for the tips!

[@gilbertnicholas1582]

Never been to Japan but my travel set up is always the AmEx Plat and Gold and the Chase World of Hyatt

[@MelissaC269]

I like this format.

[@angelonline2097]

🐵 I like these travel videos. I never traveled out of the country but I want to get a travel card first. Looking at the venture X 👀 Japan 🇯🇵 is my next year plan this year is Philippines 🇵🇭 Also good advice buying tech before the travel

[@weakestlink99]

🙉 I have Pittsburgh, San Antonio, and either Toronto or Montréal on the card for 2023. Might have a big trip to SEA next year, though.

[@christiansailor2880]

Thank you for posting!

[@kyrylobutenko]

🐒Oh yeah, booked a round business class trip with JAL for 2 with my Amex points and 5 day stay with my Hilton points...Can't wait till November

[@chrix112193]

🙊 love these type of videos!

[@bellad1063]

🐒 i love these travel content posts!

[@rgalv3]

I was there last week but didn't get the chance to enjoy it. My kids made it highly difficult to do so. It was very spacious but didn't like the distance from other terminals. 🐵

[@MOBMJ]

🐒 definitely want to visit Japan, its on my list. I would like to go this year, really working on that. I love the Snow monkeys. so peaceful and relaxing, now I have a new place to add to things to do there .

[@alexnazarchuk1895]

This is one of your better videos man

[@evanlam963]

any word when they will start constructing the amex lounge in Atlanta? Supposed to be the biggest and nicest one.

[@muradtravels]

Was there two weeks ago at sfo centurion was amazing

[@noeapantoja]

Love these types of videos! 🐵

[@roburb73]

Of course they were respectful, it's Japan! I lived in Korea and Japan for 3+ years each and have never been surrounded by more respectful people!! I lived in Misawa, Aomori Prefecture, and loved snow boarding there. It's similar to Utah and it's powder days! 🐒🐒🐒🐒

[@d05wtt]

They’re respectful to your face, but will talk behind your back. If you lived inJapan for 3+ years you would know Tatemae and Honne.

[@rodneyleong3787]

🐵I traveled to Tokyo pretty regularly until covid. The Hyatt Regency was one of my preferred hotels because Tochomae Station (Toei Oedo line) is downstairs and there's a nice 7-11 in between the hotel and the Metro station (at least when I was there last). Also the grocery store that was near the Hilton. I want to return but have to get the GF into the travel game first.