Osaka Castle Isn’t What I Expected!

[@LindaBulman]

I can relate to your perspective on history. It's not so much about the big events, but rather how the average person reacted to those events at the time. I love the way you just go wherever without the need for a guide or the security of a planned tour. That's what make your videos so interesting. Thank you for sharing.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@LindaBulman I totally agree with you, Linda! History is fascinating and we always learn about the important people but what about the regular everyday average person? I like to do things at my own pace and create my own picture in my mind 😂 yours are great but I usually like to see for myself!

[@sgalligan]

Another great video! When I lived in Japan I was told the translations are written based on how well the words sounded together. I also ate octopus, and it was so chewy, ugh! I love walking around and wondering about the lives of those I see- my former travel companion thought I walked too much and thought about the lives of others too much…..that’s why her and I don’t travel together!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@sgalligan thank you, Sue! Usually the translation is just straight from the original language with no grammar changes or corrections 😂 always makes me laugh when I catch one! As long as I feel safe, I love walking in new places just to see what you find and seeing normal people living their normal lives. Fascinating!

[@dr.ikeavina3761]

You are so cool Ben! Love following your travels....

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@dr.ikeavina3761 thank you so much, Dr Ike! I’m glad you enjoy traveling with me 😁

[@hollyecf]

Thanks Lucky for another great video!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@hollyecf thanks as always, Fredwina!

[@david1234lee]

Good morning, Ben ! Ilike Osaka ! It looks like Taipei where I went to schools ! But the park in Taipei is much smaller !

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@david1234lee that’s cool, David! I’ll be in Taipei very soon…

[@david1234lee]

@@TravelWithBen121 Oh, my God !

[@helenhelen7822]

Green Day also one my fav bands. And 21 pilots 😂 Thanks for video

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@helenhelen7822 I love 21 Pilots too! Thanks, Helen!

[@efkay93]

You echo my sentiments exactly when it comes to fast food joints like McDonalds, particularly in countries with their own cuisine! Bizarrely my friend's brother who has lived in Kyoto for 20+ years joins with his elderly Japanese neighbours on Christmas Day for their traditional KFC takeaway, which he orders in September!!!! No, I can't get my head around that either!!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@efkay93 HAHA people in China like to eat KFC on Christmas too 😂

[@stephencoutu2674]

The only way you might be considered American is if you lived in Rhode Island or Massachusetts where they still have that unique British accent.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@stephencoutu2674 maybe I’ll go there so I can fit in 😂

[@madamenicoleNY]

@@TravelWithBen121😂

[@roykemp6502]

Met Billy Joe of Green Day at Berkeley Peet's Coffee in line, unassuming guy.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@roykemp6502 no way! That’s so cool, Roy! One of the greatest song writers ever!

[@kamanama3671]

how many engineers do you think it took to uncover the absolute best placement in claw machines so that you can’t win. Can you imagine the training in one of those places?

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@kamanama3671 HAHA such a simple game but so frustrating!

[@stephencoutu2674]

I love to travel but it is physically and mentally exhausting, so much to take in at once, sensory overload! I am glad in my life I was able to have experienced different cultures, Japan being my favorite with the UK a close second, because now in my 60s I don't have the energy! LOL Do as much as you like while young Ben, because one day the clock does run out. I am content now with vloggers like you to watch, it is much easier on my feet and back! If you keep making content I will keep watching.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@stephencoutu2674 I totally agree with you, Stephen. It does become very tiring traveling non stop but I make sure I have rest days in between. I usually don’t mention it but I don’t film everyday, I do rest when I need to! I appreciate you watching, Stephen!

[@sheilaathay2034]

Fantastic, Ben. Thanks again🎉❤

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@sheilaathay2034 you’re welcome, Sheila!

[@stephencoutu2674]

I would imagine just like the Romans kept detailed records of family lines and their lives, other cultures probably did the same. I would think much of Asia's long history was recorded for posterity, especially their family tree. As for the use of the pottery, all they would need to do is have a laboratory test the lining of the pottery and do carbon dating.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@stephencoutu2674 incredible how they know the history of things and places! I love learning about it!

[@wischfulthinking]

Osaka castle is like an 80s hotel inside

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@wischfulthinking it’s a good thing I skipped it then 😂

[@manuela9342]

So that was interesting, thank you. It seems that Osaka is a little less" crazy " then Tokio 😁

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@manuela9342 hmmmm “crazy” in a different way, Manuela 😂 extremely different to Tokyo!

[@bjm0120]

That ghost was Gengar, not Gastly. At least you got within the evolutionary family though.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@bjm0120 I realised later that Gastly is the small one 😂

[@bjm0120]

@ I played gens 1 and 2, then my parents wouldn’t get them for me anymore, so once gen 6 came out I got them for myself. If I can see a pokemon I can tell you its name, it might take me a moment for the newer generations. When it comes to other people I tend to give them credit for at least getting something related, whether it’s evolutionary or version counterparts.

[@oddmanoutprops9391]

Watch you to get my travel fix. My wife and I are now just getting out in world, since our son has a career in banking and his own place. So we can save and travel, just 2 weeks every year, we are trying to decide between Ireland or Spain in 2025 and the one that didn't get picked will be up against another new location.

[@oddmanoutprops9391]

If we pick Ireland, it will include about 6 of the 14 days in Scotland. If we do Spain, we may land in Paris for a couple days. Or land in Portugal for a few days before the rest is spent in Spain.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@oddmanoutprops9391 both are great destinations! Very different itineraries so do lots of research 😁

[@oddmanoutprops9391]

You should buy the freeze dried squid bits. My uncle eats them, like beef jerkey. Im not brave enough

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@oddmanoutprops9391 doesn’t sound good 😮

[@JustShelby888]

They probably know that they had parties there because of the historical records. A lot of the nobility around the world would have people that would keep an account of their daily lives and activities. Also other important people might’ve wrote down that they attended those parties. a lot of people kept diaries Japan’s one of the oldest countries in the world that’s how they know what they were doing 1000 years ago Due to the written word. And as far as the pots in museums a lot of times, they would probably do an analysis of the contents inside the pot to know what was held inside. Before modern chemical cleaners a lot of residue was left. Japan has a lot of natural disasters, between the earthquakes, tsunami’s and typhoons also there’s a few active volcanoes around Japan 😝 honestly when I checked in a hotel or a hostel in Japan, I would ask the staff what to do in the case of an emergency. They usually have plans for the guest where to evacuate to I’m surprised you haven’t encountered any earthquakes while you’ve were there even small ones. As far as the alcohol and the cigarette machines, if you notice at the top, there was something where you scan a card. To prove your age before it’ll dispense the products.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@JustShelby888 I assume there are records of important people visiting the castle but how did they know they had tea in the garden and not inside? 😂 I didn’t notice the ID card reader on the vending machines, thanks Shelby!

[@JustShelby888]

@ cause they probably said they had it in the garden silly 😝 you have to think before motion pictures I feel like writing was a lot more descriptive and detailed. I’m sure they had it inside when the weather was cold, but who wouldn’t like a nice tea in the garden I mean you’re British don’t y’all ever drink tea in the garden? 😝 My favorite thing to do when I go to historical sites is see if there’s any photographs or paintings of what it look like hundreds years ago versus now. That’s what I always think about when I go places it’s like I wonder what it was like a day in their life. Things were slower and more simple. They probably sat in those gardens for hours and just relaxed. Enjoy the environment not a care in the world, sipping their tea. 🫖 💕

[@brendalogan6281]

great info ...thanks

[@TravelWithBen121]

@ I also love seeing old photos then seeing how it looks today! Fascinating to think people sat in that garden hundreds of years ago!

[@大野靖男]

そうです。よく海外で日本人に対して手を合わせてお辞儀をしてくる人がいますが、日本人はそんな風に挨拶しません。しかし海外ではこれが日本人に対する正しい挨拶だと信じてる人が多い。日本人に訊けばそれがすぐに間違いだとわかります。

[@stephencoutu2674]

Does your phone have a Google translate app?

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@stephencoutu2674 yes!

[@madamenicoleNY]

I was going to ask just that awhile back!