Japan Culture Shock: My Top 5 Shocks Living in Japan

[@OrientalPearl]

I hope that you are enjoying these vlog-style videos along with the other videos. I like to do a mix of language, travel, and humor on this channel. I plan to buy a nicer camera soon for some indoor and night shots. -Anming

[@everready2903]

Great videos! This one made me hungry! 😃

[@yellowtiger6296]

Great video as always! Really enjoy your channel and the different video types. Keep it up!

[@Vagabond_Etranger]

Have u tried balut egg yet? I omly eat them if the embryo hasn't developed yet.

[@miguimau]

You are doing great.

[@guitarcare]

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[@Ziggy186]

Aww, i felt the sadness in your eyes when you got stood up. Unfortunately that kind of things happens everywhere, even here in Europe.

[@Twize]

Inconsiderate “friend” on the effort you took. not right. You still had a positive outlook afterwards. You’re a good person 👍

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you. I was feeling pretty upset that day, but there is no point on dwelling on that or taking it any further.

[@ttkoeda9954]

Yeah ghosting is kind of a thing here in Japan because people don’t like direct confrontation, and for the same reason, people on the receiving end also kind of accept it in some cases. But that thing (not showing up after hours of train ride) happened to you in this video is whole on another level! That is so disrespectful and unacceptable even in Japanese standards! (because wasting someone’s time is viewed as one of the biggest sins in Japan) Probably that person is just a scumbag.

[@deceaseda7x22]

I love how humble that little store was, good to see hard working Japanese people doing what they can to make an honest living ❤️

[@gregpotter2278]

Well, I hope that anyone that "breaks harmony with you" realizes that they have lost an amazing friend! You seem like such a wonderful, amazing person that in a short amount of time that I consider a friend, because I feel harmony with you! I hope you continue to share your positive energy and love around Japan and thank you for giving us some of that energy & love through your videos!!! Love ya, doll!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks Greg. I was pretty bummed out about the whole thing, but like we talked about on Instagram, it's not the first time I has trouble with that person. I'm really hesitant to do videos with people I met on the internet and KZbinrs. I've had some disappointing encounters. Some of them wasted my time doing interviews with me or having me make a video with language learning advice and never posted it. It's not cool to waste people's time like that.

[@gregpotter2278]

@@OrientalPearl Nope, its not respectful at all!! Well, you always make interesting content and you brighten people's day and you brighten mine too!! Chin up, chest out, and feet marching forward to keep blazing your own adventures and taking us with you!

[@justpassingby6106]

@@OrientalPearl ohhh I wish I had a friend like you to practice portuguese, you are very cool and kind!!! He lost a very good friend, I watch your videos always!!! :)

[@hansu-nihon]

Glad to see you with Toby again Anming. The older man who sold you the cucumber, and the woman getting a massage was a nice scene, very friendly elders.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks, this was really old footage of Toby and I. Right now we can only talk through video call.

[@JollyBotox]

​@@OrientalPearl In that market scene we can see at least 4 sings "please ask if you want to take a picture" both in Japanese and also in English for the tourists. Is it that particular seller personal decision or there's some general law regulating photo and video in public places?

[@AlexanderElpis]

The old man said he began his job since 昭和25年(1950) not for 25 years.

[@dayrisevision3843]

I've been disappointed by mostly everyone in my life. So, I've just learned that being my best self is all the friendship I need. I'll always be kind, but I won't seek that feeling of yearning for a friend anymore. People sometimes just simply don't know how to be honest. I'm very blunt and I see things for what they are, one can articulate that without hiding the truth and making someone feel worthless or "less-than". Sorry you had to experience this. You helped me recently on some Kanji, you have a good heart. Don't let others bad hearts stain yours. - A fellow supporter of your channel and all your endeavors.

[@OrientalPearl]

Sometimes we are unlucky and run into a lot of unkind people, but there are nice people out there. I've been moved by people's kindness as well. Thanks for supporting the channel.

[@AceofShaq]

Japan was crazy when I moved there. Especially events like Halloween in Shibuya. But as soon as you begin speaking their language they open up sooo much

[@xierxu]

@Frank Burjan 彼女になったら、こな普通問題を教えたくないですか。

[@Ayveh]

OMG Halloween in Shibuya is something I long to experience. Tickets cost over 1,000 dollars and that's without the hotel and then spending money. So I need to at least save up enough to not starve or sleep on a bench while there.

[@chrismac3696]

Not showing up...is the worst feeling! It's called: "Flaking!!" Sorry, but those people are not friends, they are simply JERKS!!!!

[@OrientalPearl]

Yeah, I couldn't believe that they did that.

[@greeneaglz2573]

@@OrientalPearl So painful in sooo many ways. You deserve better.

[@Vagabond_Etranger]

One of my sister does this. She invites me over. She & her husband has a fight. So get together is cancelled. No text/call. I drive 30 minutes over to just turn around & go back home. Eventually, I stop coming over their house. Problem solved.

[@ianwilliams1163]

It's called ドタキャン in Japanese. It's pretty common between local friends but not when someone spends more than an hour to come and see you. That's unbelievably disrespectful that I think there's some other reason he didn't show up.

[@Ayveh]

Exactly!! I understand if they had an emergency like hospital,doctor or someone they love got injured or sick, even getting called into work but aside from that, not a real friend.

[@doubled3082]

Very very close to 50k subscribers....way to go. I remember when it was 6,000 and knew you would explode. YOU deserve all the success that comes your way. All your followers love you!! Much love from Illinois. Be safe and be well.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much 😀 It passed the 50k mark while I was sleeping. I hope to get 100K getting into September. Thanks for your support.

[@DragakuRandom]

The ghosting issue is a problem here in America as well. Especially in the dating scene. At least he told you he wasn't showing up instead of just not showing up, leaving you wondering if something happened to him.

[@OrientalPearl]

That's true. Otherwise I would have waited at the station for a long time looking for him.

[@rainypath96]

This video was so insightful and gave me different things to think about before traveling. The friendship ending suddenly part was sad... you are too nice!

[@OrientalPearl]

Yeah, I was sad about that too.

[@edwardflowers8001]

Excellent advice on another note people flaking out on others is starting to become a worldwide trend people only care about themself no matter where they are from. Stay positive love the videos

[@OrientalPearl]

I think you're right. It's especially common with people you meet on the internet.

[@ISTARI22]

My number 1 pet peeve is when you're supposed to meet someone and they turn up late. I can't imagine not turning up at all. All hell breaks loose. I'm sorry for you. Really.

[@OrientalPearl]

Coming late would have been a lot better than not coming at all

[@NoSpringChickadee]

I just stumbled on your vids and subscribed. I've heard you say in the past your dislike of KZbin, but your authenticity is what makes your channel wonderfully refreshing. Please do what makes you happy and feel best, but I love your content! You definitely will receive the best from what you do. How hard you work is an inspiration!

[@OrientalPearl]

Welcome aboard! Yeah, I was very turned off by KZbin for many years, but I saw some channels like Bald and Bankrupt that gave me hope in KZbin again.

[@rm9308]

3:15 is one of my favorite clips so far. I love seeing farmers.

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm glad I kept that scene in there then.

[@yip2454]

The ghosting is rather common in asia. people would rather disappear than confront and solving the issues at hand

[@loveispatient0808]

No I think it’s a universal phenomenon! We are all human beings with the same sinful nature in us!!!

[@OrientalPearl]

I know and it makes me sad. I've lost a few friends suddenly and it was really unfortunate. Sometimes people would rather run than communicate.

[@P53eud0nym05]

Being “polite” or “shy” or “non confrontational” is bull crap. If u decide u want to unfriend someone for whatever reason, tell him. Arranging a meet up then no showing & ignoring all texts & phone calls is cowardly at best, evil at worse. I mean u know u are not planning to show up so why arrange a meet up? Jerk probably will leave his/her spouse standing alone at the altar too 🙄

[@maya_jones3411]

@0808JCS Lee. Not everyone does that, there are some rare and impressive human beings who are very emotionally mature and admit to their faults, it's one of the rarest traits to have though, along with extreme patience. So anyone with those traits are amazing and impressive.

[@warrenlauzon5315]

Yes, but it is MUCH more prevalent in Japan.

[@malblount1792]

Entertaining as always. Your doing just great. Thankyou for another stream😘

[@thatteachernextdoor2422]

Oh, I could hear the disappointment in your voice when your friend didn't show up.😕I had a trip back to Japan planned for this month (I had to cancel it) and my friend wanted me to get an international drivers license to drive one of their family cars. When I lived in Japan, I didn't drive at all so I was a bit worried about it. I'm used to wide roads over here, and pulling forward into parking spots. People here can also spend a lot on their fur babies. As far as crowded trains, I once got on a train after a fireworks show in Yokohama and it was so packed that I could not move at all!

[@OrientalPearl]

Fur babies seem to be getting more and more spoiled around the world. lol

[@cameronwells82]

Samurai Sanders is going to hit you with his 11 herbs and spices.

[@Filianyntix]

Omg that oji-san who sells cucumbers was sooooooo freaking adorable! 😍😍 He even gave you freebies 😊

[@WhereMyChicken]

Loved this video! Great variety. Sweet. Informative. No screaming at the camera, just talking as if we were next to you. Good editing, too. You're still on a roll, Anming!

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad you enjoyed! No need to scream at the camera lol. I feel like a lot of KZbinrs forget that they are talking to the audience and end up sounding angry.

[@kennayres6132]

I felt so bad for you...5 hours of travel to see a friend that decided at the last minute not to be friends anymore...despite the mask, I could see the hurt and disappointment in your eyes. I must compliment your brave and positive attitude though. I've always loved Japanese culture, and your sincere depiction of life in Japan as an American is very refreshing. Keep up the great work.

[@OrientalPearl]

It sucked and the most awkward thing is that I saw that person in Yokohama while out filming a Chinatown video.

[@bloodytearsancient666]

Thanks for sharing with us! I really like all your videos, you give them a fresh air. I enjoy it

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad you like them!

[@theautomator2001]

Holy shit I'm so happy you don't have an abundance of pounding music in your videos and when you do the levels are turned down. Keep up the good work!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks. I was trying to keep it balanced. Sound quality it really hard to perfect.

[@krunkinstein]

lmao the kid running in circles at 00:48

[@OrientalPearl]

Rob Chyna I totally missed that. Lol

[@zachreitan3859]

"Break the harmony" that's a great way of putting it.

[@keithstarkey5584]

What a great, great video. Thanks for putting it out there in honest and intimate heart. Thanks!

[@OrientalPearl]

I appreciate that! I put a lot of thought into this one.

[@juliakamphuis527]

My dream is to live in Japan, im learning Japansese now and i love to watch your videos becuase they inspire me💞⛩

[@jameskotsugi519]

I remember seeing the Colonel dressed like a member of the Shinsengumi in Kyoto. This vlog was simple, but, enjoyable. You're right, everyone will react to Japan differently, that's what makes the journey that more interesting. Thank you for your visions.

[@OrientalPearl]

Wow, I would go to Kyoto just to see that lol

[@okaahi8684]

日本語、凄い上手ですね。英語勉強と思って、拝見してます。 動画、ありがとうございます😊😊😊

[@OrientalPearl]

動画を観てくれてありがとうございます。

[@tdonithan863]

Thank you for posting such an informative and fun video!

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nofreedomspeech6918]

when he cancelled the meet,,,u almost cried out

[@OrientalPearl]

I did cry lol

[@RManueel]

I love your videos! Thanks for taking the time for us! From México.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you Mexico! I love you.

[@davidmagson6736]

With that Kill Bill music, I keep thinking you're going to pull out a samurai sword.

[@Holyitshim]

never thought i would say this to a youtuber but you deserve more subs

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you. It will all come in time. I'm a new Yotuuber.

[@depouillementpersonnel]

Anming, I'm taking my first train with my bag and skateboards tomorrow morning to begin my trip. You are one of the persons who inspired me to leave my native country, to learn and grow. I'll take my Chinese textbook of course and follow your vlogs from elsewhere now. Greetings from France! Thomas.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you for your comment Thomas. Where are you going tomorrow?

[@depouillementpersonnel]

Oriental Pearl I was going to Nice, South of France.

[@Noahspurlin22]

I think your videos are so amazing and helpful! One thing I have to say without sounding rude, I think if you get a nice mic it will be a lot better!! Sometimes it is difficult to hear, but keep up the good work!

[@OrientalPearl]

The mic on the camera is a bit of a dead end, because I need to use a very small camera for reaction videos. But I should get a better mic for the narration parts.

[@dgmojojojo]

“I started eating those kit-kat and then on, it was game over” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@foamyone101]

Your content is interesting, surprised you don’t have more subscribers. You’ve got a very confident personality as well, I’ll give you that.

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm a newcomer. This channel is barely a year old.

[@foamyone101]

@@OrientalPearl I think your channel will grow quite a lot, keep up the good content.

[@namnam-wc4zi]

I think he said (4:03) ``昭和``（Shouwa） 25 年, which is =1950, is when he started working for this, so he's been doing it for about 70 years.

[@OrientalPearl]

Yes, 2 people pointed that out. I will have to go into KZbin editing to make the change.

[@Mwoods2272]

So he started the business when he was 10 if he is 80 years old? If he started at 20, he looks good for a 90 year old.

[@OrientalPearl]

Maurice W LoL, I think it’s just the market itself. :)

[@Mwoods2272]

@@OrientalPearl Oops, My bad. LOL

[@namnam-wc4zi]

It's not unusual to see teenage kids even under 10 year old working if you consider the era background, 1950, after the war. Moreover, nowadays it's natural to see people 80 or up still working here in Japan, and there' re well over 50,000 people who are more than 100 years old staying healthy these days.

[@lrlasvegas6427]

I really liked this style of video! I love learning from you!

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad you liked it!!

[@pixxieline_0461]

i really enjoyed this video, thanks!

[@jimross7648]

I really enjoyed this video. Japan is highly placed among my favorite locals in the world. James Clavell's Shogun first activated my interest in the country. Then the mini series cemented my belief that I had to visit. I visited most of sites of William Adams life and journeys in Japan, and as a result experienced most of the issues you highlighted in this video. I have driven in many countries but except for the highways in Japan, I'm afraid of many of the town roads, because a two way road isn't wide enough for one vehicle and a bicycle. Thank god for the efficient train/subway/tram system. I look forward to your future adventures.

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm so happy that you enjoyed it. I was really struggling with what to make this out of after my KZbinr friend stood me up on the Kamakura trip.

[@DrEpicstein]

The production/editing of this video was top notch. The music choice was on point. This was top tier quality, I enjoyed it very much. Kudos to you for the hard work. :D

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much. I'm a newbie, but I'm trying to get the hang of this KZbin stuff.

[@Deadtide]

The train footage was so adorbs. HAPPY 50K!!!

[@OrientalPearl]

That's not much! I thought it was weird to film myself sitting there, but it doesn't look so weird in the final video lol.

[@Deadtide]

@@OrientalPearl lol no it was great 😊

[@TheWilDOn31]

Damn Japanese food is amazing 😍. I don't like it when people say it's weird ... chinese food may be a bit weird at times, but Japanese food is greatly appreciated throughout the entire world. People who know about health and nutrition ... Know.

[@jackest4114]

I liked how the first ones were about you, adapting at your own time to all these new things for you. I'm sorry about the ghosting though 🥺 you seemed so upset about it! 😔 and about fashion, when are we seeing Harajuku Oriental Pearl? 🤣 Thank you for sharing with us and keep it up 🙌🏽

[@Mwoods2272]

If it was the next city over, she might not be upset but Kamakura is far from Tokyo and depending on the train line. It can take you a constant almost 2 hour train travel and a couple of train switches.

[@OrientalPearl]

Harajuku was in the video. That's where the dog clothing store was.

[@OrientalPearl]

You're right. It was 3 train switches in total.

[@jackest4114]

Oriental Pearl yeah I know, I just meant going on full with the style 😩😂

[@jackest4114]

Thank you for the video! I ran as soon as I saw the notification 🤣

[@OrientalPearl]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@ThoseBackPages]

50K!!!!!!!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU Anming! As someone that spent most of their life living in NYC, i am totally numb to crowds! haha I have to ask, has your metabolism always been so amazing? You seemingly eat anything! LOL man, 5 hours of travel and he does THAT to you? that is F'D UP! Sounds like "friend" wasnt enough for that guy. i really enjoy Farmers Markets! Well done and congrats again on 50K (half way to your YT Button!)

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for your support. I eat food. I also make 2 KZbin videos each week. Did you see all the walking I do? I walked in Kamakura for 4 hours.

[@Kinzanagi]

I've been squashed during rush hour in Tokyo. I'm always amazed with how many people can cram in those subway cars.

[@FritsvanDoorn]

Very nice to see some different things. Thank you.

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad you enjoyed it. I'm trying to mix it up on this channel and show you different things.

[@matthewraya4246]

I come from a fairly small town in California. I always felt overwhelmed by the population of San Francisco when I used to visit relatives there when I was a child. It always took me about three days to get accustomed to the increase in the number of people around me & the closeness of the homes. I can imagine how it must feel in Japan.

[@OrientalPearl]

Yeah and on top of that Tokyo is the most densely populated city in Japan.

[@jamesplitter14]

My life is pretty gloomy right now and watching your videos make me happy, even if it’s just for 10 minutes :)

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm glad to hear that these help. I hope things get better for you soon.

[@jamesplitter14]

Oriental Pearl Thanks a lot! Your videos are awesome

[@seanbrownmedia8429]

I live in a sharehouse with 100 people, 80 of whom are japanese. the culture shock is daily, and intense. sometimes it's a bit too much, but most times i'm fascinated by it. japanese people are a truly singular culture.

[@OrientalPearl]

A sharehouse with 100 people! That's the most I've ever heard of.

[@h4t0g4]

I love your videos 💞 Can't wait for another! 💞

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm brainstorming ideas for a new video right now.

[@Ed19601]

Agreed, japan is a unique and fascinating country and very pleasant

[@mitchellvetter7719]

Omg! You commented on my HelloTalk post about Speaking Japanese on KZbin! :) love your videos ❤️

[@OrientalPearl]

Wow, you are one of the few people on Hellotalk that found my KZbin channel. I've been using that app for many years, much longer than KZbin.

[@mitchellvetter7719]

@@OrientalPearl I love that app so much! It's so great to connect with people

[@kayojeda3622]

When I got to Korea I loved the subway, even when it was crowded. I also just wanted to buy all the clothes i could😂

[@everready2903]

I thought the samurai was real at the beginning! 😃🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@OrientalPearl]

Ever Ready That could have been a real person lol. I would have believed it was the Colonel himself.

[@valdegomez4581]

Yoo sunshine can i tripp to your place

[@JJ-bp6ke]

I seriously thought it was going to jump out at her . Glad it didn't...I would have thrown my phone

[@asfah301]

Mee too I thought he's for real

[@GO-ts1nu]

Maybe he is fighting against vegan

[@alexvila6611]

Wow you're almost in +15k subs per month! I hope you keep'em coming you deserve it!

[@OrientalPearl]

You must have looked that up on socialblade ha ha. How did you know that? You're right though.

[@TheTristanDixon]

Just started watching you. Living in Japan seems so fascinating and it’s cool to see it without having to commit to be there!

[@lajuangill3461]

Dude your story telling and editing is fireeeeeee!! I've lived in japan before and it was pretty lonely at times thought my language wasnt amazing. You have an amazing command of the language and your interpretation of what they're saying is really fun. Do you get lonely there with that level of language skill?

[@OrientalPearl]

I was very lonely here at first but it got a lot better after that. Doing language exchange helped a lot

[@chris.dalton]

Some good and genuine thoughts and observations here. I was endlessly fascinated and bewildered by my sabbatical year in Japan. You've captured some of that feeling well.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much. This video took a long time to make because it was hard to express all of those feelings in just 10 minutes.

[@xasmaa3219]

I enjoyed this new style of your videos!! I guess your channel will become more attractive and fun if you diversify the videos styles. That’s really awesome and great idea ✨😍😍

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much. I like to do something a little different each time.

[@robertofinali2495]

Living in a place where Tohsaka is projected in public places (see 4:38) would be a dream come true :) Back to serious matter, great video! Positive about japan is also the cleaness of public spaces and the very high standard of professionalism in customer service! I was also pretty surprised during my holidays in Tokyo that cashless payment is pretty much nowhere accepted. Kind of awkward for a country that is stereotipized as being super-technological and futuristic.

[@OrientalPearl]

You're right. The irony of Japan is that it's high-tech and low-tech at the same time. That was a big problem with working remotely during the pandemic.

[@fuuta0320]

Matcha ice cream and chocolate are really delicious 抹茶のアイスクリームとチョコレートは、ほんとに美味しいですね

[@shirleyholpp9825]

Love it when you show us around the City and Towns.

[@paulbradley8533]

Love the videos!! Interesting and I'm hearing Japanese at same time, that I am trying to learn!!

[@OrientalPearl]

That’s wonderful! I hope it’s helping you.

[@takashisaito291]

Blue-eyed samurai, I’ve never seen one before. Btw you speak very fluent Japanese😄

[@dreaa29]

My boyfriend is like that friend it’s easier for them then having to deal with anything they think may lead to a confrontation

[@UnderAlias1051]

I just wanted to give you a giant cuddle when your friend stood you up. You sounded close to tears, and rightly so. Sorry that happened to you, they should have pulled out BEFORE you had left. Very mean of them :-(

[@1happypiranha]

To see the tears in your eyes after finding out your friend stood you up, just broke my heart. That was awful.

[@OrientalPearl]

Yeah, that wasn’t very cool. Big waste of a day.

[@Mintshake_bunny]

Green tea ice cream is so delicious! And it looks pretty too ♥

[@grahambaker6867]

Another great vid Anming. Soo interesting. Still firmly believe it would make a good film/ TV documentary, or at least a travel blog for Japanese Tourist/ Culture Board!! Thought you could have explored the food a lot more. Prob justifies a 1 hour special on food alone (yes please ! ) Thought the voice over towards the end was really good. How about a trip to the smaller towns? Or did you do that already? ( not seen all your vids ) Keep them coming !

[@OrientalPearl]

Yes, it will take many more videos to explore all of the foods out there. I would like to try blowfish in Japan.

[@kidgokuxl]

I lived in Japan for a few years, mainly in Yokohama near Chinatown. Spent most of my time working and going to meetings all over place. My view was great, I lived on the 30th floor and could see the whole harbor with Rainbow bridge off to the right. And on the other side of the my place you can see Fuji-san off in the distance. When I could get a day off, a lot of the time I'd go down to Chinatown area and hangout around the harbor area. Since I don't speak Japanese very well it. Really didn't matter because Japanese in the city can speak english, but they're too scared to talk. Thanks for the video 🇺🇸🗻

[@OrientalPearl]

That's so cool! I just went to Yamashita Park for the first time last week. It's really beautiful in Yokohama.

[@kanadetachibana3376]

As I was watching, i realized that .. anata no seikaku kara, dakishimenakatta. keep doing what you're doing

[@gct1913]

I really enjoyed this video; great content!

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad to hear it!

[@KarlDahlquist]

7:36 Wow, I would be hot if someone stood me after I took 5 hours out of my day. But that does happen in cities like where I live in Los Angeles - and sadly, have come to expect it. But that is your Mid-Western values shining through.... 👍👍👍❤❤❤

[@OrientalPearl]

Yeah, I was upset about it, but it's not worth getting angry about after it's over. I'm just sad it ended the friendship.

[@risingsunjapanguideinfo8405]

The man in the market said that he has been in business since Showa 25 years. In other words, Showa 25 = 1950, so it seems that it has been open for about 71 years.

[@OrientalPearl]

You’re right. Old business

[@BigGuy8059]

Green tea ice cream is awesome. Never been to Japan, but this delicious treat is common in Japanese restaurants in California. I love various flavors of mochi too.

[@bagofcans1431]

Your EX friend not showing up is a big loss for HIM. On a brighter note that green tea ice cream made my mouth water and the music you used for the dog gift store made me laugh. Thanks for another great video...

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks. I'm glad you liked the music because I had to change it one time. There was music playing in the background of that store and KZbin picked it up and flagged the video the first time I uploaded it. So I had to cover up the music and reupload it.

[@khfan4life365]

Loving the samurai Colonel Sanders. I want that as a decoration.

[@jasethesmiff5683]

I have been hanging out for something that is szechuan hot. Nothing in Tasmania is even close. A restaurant in Brisbane, queensland.... was spot on. The taste, the FIRE was what i expected

[@suehofkamp8594]

The tea flavored ice cream shocked me. Colonel Sanders dressed in Japanese garb is just not right........I died laughing! I’m sorry your friend ghosted you but I am glad you shook it off and made the most of it. I’m impressed you can get on a train/subway that crowded. It looked so uncomfortable. You are really embracing the culture nicely!

[@OrientalPearl]

Ha ha! I got on the train because I had no other choice. Do that or walk 3 hours home.

[@lisablair8847]

Great video... Matcha is totally addicting, I agree with you!

[@OrientalPearl]

It's sooooooo good. I fell in love with it.

[@matheusoliveira3589]

Hi! I'm from Brazil and I love your channel. We are from different countrys but we really have the western culture in common and also this sense of get shocked by japanese and chinese culture hahahahah Ps.: I have always had the dream of living in Japan, and you inspire me a lot :)

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm so happy that so many people from Brazil are interested in Japan!

[@matheusoliveira3589]

@@OrientalPearl Brazil has the largest number of Japanese and descendants outside Japan, it may be due to this, altough I am not a descendant at all hahaha. I wish I could be there and be your tour friend, I certainly wouldn't be making excuses and would appear hahaha

[@KNot-Mi-ReelName]

11:05 wow those trees !

[@Ash_tommo]

Japan is so underrated to be honest!

[@ometofu]

9:20. Looks really nice outside with umbrella in hands :). Very funny. But sorry u got ghosted. :(

[@OrientalPearl]

I brought that umbrella just in case. I didn't end up needing it.

[@ometofu]

Oriental Pearl i know. it mimics many tiktok videos with lady with Toilet paper in hand and pointing..... lol

[@roddy222]

I like to have the JR announcement sounds on my phone notification just to have a little bit of Japan when I'm not their. Great video. Cheers.

[@OrientalPearl]

I love their announcements and train music too!

[@bookofeye]

Wow, you got a lot followers now! Congrats!

[@OrientalPearl]

It's all thanks to you and the others.

[@MrTact1]

Love to watch your vids, educational and relaxing. Love the editing too. Just wondering: is it normal to use the sidewalk for bikes? Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@OrientalPearl]

Hello Netherlands. Yes people ride bikes on the sidewalk all the time here. People don't really ride in the street.

[@chrissyfoley7361]

I love all your videos. They are upbeat, interesting and sometimes funny. I love seeing the sites too.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much! i try to add some humor to each video.

[@bubmansucks]

One uncomfortable thing I noticed about my time in Tokyo was people moving away from me and my French, German, and British colleagues when we entered the subway. We noticed sometimes when we took a seat (alone or with eachother), people next to us would get up and chose a new seat away from us. We were all mostly based out of Shanghai, and it was never the case there nor our respective hometowns. Not something necessarily bad, but I'd be lying if I said it didn't make us feel unwelcome. Any insight on this?

[@OrientalPearl]

You're right. That happens to me sometimes. If you were talking on the train it may have been because of that. But I ride alone and I'm silent, yet people still avoid me sometimes. I think it just throws people off to see a foreigner sometimes even in Tokyo. In those cases I just have a little extra room on the train.

[@RespectOthers1]

This is such a fun-to-watch vlog with probably the least spoken Chinese. Oh, and great to know what became of the mischievous-looking young lady on that packed train. :D

[@OrientalPearl]

Yeah, there wasn't much Chinese in this video. I switch it up a little sometimes. Yes, that young lady ended up sticking around Japan.

[@hoyashi-ta2336]

Me and my parents planned to visit Japan after the Pandemic but, now the price for the plane ticket cost around RM 1,500, it is a kind of a deal to take, but we’re still thinking wether to visit Japan now, or later.

[@OrientalPearl]

After the pandemic.... who knows when that will be. Japan has closed it's boarders to 111 countries. International tourism is dead right now.

[@nj6530]

Your channel is so cool!

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad you think so!

[@jasethesmiff5683]

2015!!!! 6 yes ago. Omg, u look 15!!! Thanks for makingbme feel old(your mum will agree with me!)