Reality of Life in the BIGGEST MEGACITY on Earth (Tokyo, Japan)

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Welcome to Tokyo, Japan, the largest, busiest and craziest megacity in the world. Life in the biggest city on Earth, is mad. Tokyo has a population of almost 40 million people, larger than most European countries. Join us as we explore this incredible city, from Shinjuku crossing, to Shibuya, Akihabara and Tsukiji fish market. With Japan facing a demographic crisis, with a falling population affecting everything from prices to the overall economy, Tokyo is going to change. But for now, the Japanese capital is bursting to the seams. Welcome to Tokyo 🇯🇵
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[@MattandJulia]

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[@sallysampson628]

Absolutely I did! Like you I imagined chaos with so many people living in Tokyo/Japan. Their order in all things has I think, been present always, just imagine if it were a free for all?!! I wonder with such long working hours, do they have leisure time and when? I’m intrigued about education, crime and if they have similar issues with young people who don’t have jobs, are they ‘yobs’ are they even allowed to be? Do unemployed/disabled people receive benefit from state? With a growing older population how do their pensions last or do they have state help? I’m going to have to Google guys! Your vlogs always fascinate, interest and certainly stimulate my mind and need to know more. I’m sure others following your channel must feel the same!!! Great content!!! One thing I am always thinking when I listen to Julia, is, when you hear Matt (anyone) speaking in English, do you hear it in English, then in Russian before answering in English? 😳🤷‍♀️ Russian is such a different language and you speak English so amazingly well!!!!!! Thanks guys!! Off to see if I’ve missed any of your videos, doubt it 🙁 🍻🍹🍹🥰🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️👍🏻

[@lindathelondonb9504]

One of my weirdest memories of Tokyo was when my daughter and I were trying to take the underground to see the Tokyo Tower. We were having difficulty with the ticket machine so we pressed the "Help" button and out popped a man from inside the machine who assisted us!! The Japanese are very helpful!! Lots of love from London, ON 🇨🇦

[@MattandJulia]

How interesting! That’s the best thing as well, whenever you struggle, there is always someone there to help 😊

[@maxplanck9055]

Japan has always impressed me with their modern technology, for at least 50 years they have innovated,a good nation to visit ✌️♥️🇬🇧

[@MattandJulia]

Same for us!

[@user-ow9ru9fs6y]

Probably the greatest megacity in the world, a city that strives to maintain cleanliness and order while keeping everything neat and cluttered.

[@MattandJulia]

Incredibly interesting place! So happy we got the chance to visit ❤️

[@melocitysolo9574]

As the largest city in the world, Tokyo is the cleanest, safest and, in a good way, the craziest. It's a place where cutting-edge technology and pop culture coexist with ancient traditions and, incredibly, lots of forests and nature. Plus, you can eat safe and delicious food for the lowest price in the world. People are friendly, polite, moral, and follow the rules of society. Not many people speak English, but don't worry. Everyone works very hard to meet my needs. One couple took me all the way to my destination even though they had no business there. I had lost my wallet in the crowds of Tokyo in the past, but a young man picked it up, ran after it, gave it to me breathlessly, bowed, and walked away without taking my thanks. I was very surprised. Oh, and the public toilets are clean not only in Tokyo, but also in the countryside. I can't believe it. Tokyo, or rather Japan itself, is a very rare place on earth. It's one of those places you should visit at least once in your life.

[@eggheadegghead]

Tokyo metro is the most populated in the world, but it is not the largest metro in the world. Shanghai is the largest metropolitan in the world at 14922 sq km. Tokyo is the 2nd largest and most populated.

[@Notme-tq4xs]

@@eggheadegghead If you include all the Tokyo area, it's bigger.

[@誰もが見惚れる天の川でシコシコ]

@@Notme-tq4xs true

[@joshuabray37]

I 100% agree with your comments at the end. I had very high expectations for Japan when I went. It far exceeded my high expectations. It’s so orderly, well run, and clean. The people are so nice and helpful. They food is amazing. There is SO much to do and see…. We are going back in a couple months.

[@MattandJulia]

So happy to hear you loved it 🤗 have an amazing time there when you go back 😘 eat lots of sushi for me ! Haha ❤️

[@troppenhopper]

Your closing comments about Japan were fascinating! It’s such a complex culture/economy. I’m 79 with serious health issues, so I’ll never make it there. I’m so glad you’re doing it for me.

[@MattandJulia]

So glad we could share it with you Naomi! Lots of love 😍❤️

[@bernhardkuhn5676]

Your video was great again, like always! Japan is my dream country, but I don't know if I will see it in this life! 😀 Thank you for all that information and interesting view settings! You are excellent journalists. Hope to meet you one day here in Bavaria, Germany. God bless you with love! ❤

[@PVTKR]

Wow, amazing video! You two REALLY connect and observe extremely well. I grew up in LA, lived in Tokyo for 30 years and have to agree with everything you two say. On point. I'm lucky enough to keep going back. For some reason, Japan gets better with age... Food, the people, hot springs, nature, temples... Thanks for taking us along!

[@avpr1574]

Living in Tokyo for 2 years was the best experience of my life.

[@MattandJulia]

So happy to hear ❤️

[@haroldlipschitz9301]

Don't worry guys - I have lived in Tokyo for two years and still get lost regularly. Local Japanese get lost too. Just a small correction for Matt's comments about Japan's work culture: things have been changing in recent years. The description of everyone staying till the boss leaves mostly still exists in very conservative small companies and a category of companies called 'black companies' in Japanese - most companies actually try to limit overtime now.

[@MattandJulia]

So easy to get lost 😅 Oh yeah, thank you so much for telling us! Our tour guide, Kozo, told us that apparently things are changing for the better, in regards to the working environment. Hopefully it will continue to do so ❤️

[@yvonnebirch6026]

Isn’t it amazing !? Oh that tempura looks so good ! I am sorry you have to leave again. Great video !! 🙏💕🌷

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Yvonne! 🥰 Really glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@Kinggigantis]

was there for 10 days in March. My first time. Fell in love with the city and country. Can't wait to go back.

[@dothetwist298]

You’re seeing crowds because you’ve been to the most cliche places in Tokyo. I’ve been living here for 15 years, in Shibuya and I barely see any people in my neighborhood. Glad you visited Japan, hope you followed local rules so as not to inconvenience others

[@Dogsnark]

Yes! Tokyo is one of a kind. I love it, and, like you, I want to go back again. There’s just no other city, anywhere, like it.

[@MattandJulia]

Definitely a unique place!

[@maxplanck9055]

Japan has an excellent culture of design and engineering, water jets for example in place of toilet paper,a good example of how advanced they are, Japan is the world in 35 years time!✌️♥️🇬🇧much love a good trip

[@MattandJulia]

Very fascinating culture and people! Thank you so much 😘

[@user-nekomasamune]

The good thing about Japan is that there are no pickpockets. It's not like London, Paris, Barcelona or Rome.

[@MattandJulia]

That definitely makes life easier!

[@zabi081]

日本に来てくれてありがとう。まだまだ訪れるべき場所や食べ物が沢山あります。また来てね！

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much!! We will definitely come back 🤗❤️

[@user-dy4qn4eu8u]

Thank you very much for your trip to Japan and I am very glad you enjoyed staying so much in Japan. This video and your comments are a masterpiece and should be preserved forever and should be watched by people all over the world. Please come to visit us again !!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much for your kind words! So sweet of you to say that! We really appreciate it! ❤️

[@kristinwight8465]

You’re so right about wanting or needing to go back. I was reluctant to go in 2016 but since then, I have been 5 times before the pandemic and am dying to go back. So much so I have learned Japanese! It’s an amazing place that needs to be experienced. And you are also right about the culture. People are just considerate and kind. I wish America was like this.

[@MattandJulia]

Wow! You’ve learned Japanese! That’s amazing! So happy to hear you enjoyed our video 😘❤️ I wish everyone was kind to each other everywhere around the world. But to be completely honest with you…we’ve met some a*seholes along the way, but in every single country we’ve been to, vast majority of people were genuinely nice and kind!

[@chrisgoostry9932]

Just finished a month in Japan ( now in Seoul) Agree with lots of points you make. So busy, yet almost silent, compared to English city centres. No shouting or bawling. Mega polite, no in your face bravado that you may experience in the UK. Overall a great month of traveling around this unique and fascinating country. Great video.😊

[@MattandJulia]

We definitely agree with you! Can’t wait to experience South Korea as well! I bet the food there is amazing 😍 Thank you so much , really happy to hear your enjoyed our videos ❤️

[@clareclingain6150]

Really love how you didn't add music to lots of scenes so we could hear the relative silence of the city. So cool!!

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed that! 🥰❤️🙌🏼

[@Paysoncougarfan.7885]

My family and I lived in Japan for 2 1/2 years, you would be very surprised at Christmas time, they celebrate Santa, the trees, decorations, music, gifts and I got vey tired hearing the 12 days of Christmas over and over.

[@MattandJulia]

Really interesting! It’s amazing you had the chance to experience the country for a long time, get the proper feel for it!

[@chriscastello3922]

You guys have done a really nice job with your Japan vlog series, as i knew you would. Definitely need more than a day or two in Tokyo. So many neat things (and yes, amazing food..). I predict you will be back! Try the northern island of Hokkaido next time.

[@li_tsz_fung]

Hokkaido is so fascinating. I didn't expect Sapporo to be such a buzzing city. Covered in snow, but extremely busy

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Chris! Really appreciate your kind words, means the world to us! We would love to visit Hokkaido in the future 🤗

[@michaelscottcutler3627]

The streets are amazingly immaculately clean! That food looks scrumptious! Thanks, again, Matt & Julia. Wonderful video!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! 😘❤️

[@sukunahikonatokoyokami5200]

I was born in Tokyo, and now I am farming in the mountains of Nagano. There are no vending machines, no restaurants, no bright neon signs, but there is free time here.

[@waregraham8335]

I have lived in Tokyo since 1991, it’s a great place to live and I really enjoyed your video! Well edited and an excellent insight into this wacky place

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much, so happy to hear you enjoyed our video 😘

[@noname-dk7ri]

No matter how much the world changes, I feel that Japan will continue to be Japan in both good and bad ways. And the Japanese themselves seem to know this and accept it. If Japan does change, it will be a slow, intergenerational change. I'm not that pessimistic about Japan's population decline, although it may be an economic problem. The boost in population growth up to now has been more unusual. That generation begins to retire from life. This will lead to a gentle transition of values.

[@MattandJulia]

It will be interesting to watch what will happen for sure

[@toddpatik8834]

Thanks! Another great video!I'm sending you 2 a $5 super thanks but noticed in comments no one else did even though you had over 4.6 thousand views. They watch and enjoy it but can't give even a dollar or 2.Keep living your dreams and God Bless

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! Means the world to us, we really appreciate it ❤️

[@kaise1104]

日本は南北に渡っていろいろな風土のある土地です。都市部もおすすめですが自然豊かな土地にも是非足を運んでみてください。 素敵な動画ありがとうございました😊

[@arthurblundell6128]

Surprisingly polite people !

[@MattandJulia]

They are incredibly polite ❤️

[@relaxationstation7374]

I had a residence in Japan for 17 years and I was actually at home for about 8 of those years because I was an international worker but, given that I don't really like big cities anywhere, I will tell you as a foreigner who actually lived in Japan long-term and who speaks the language fluently (before you ask) that Rural Areas like the Island of Kyushu are much nicer and the general quality of life is much higher in rural areas.

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Hi Matt and Julia, Harriet and I have been to Japan many times and it never gets old. We love it. So many back alleys and beautiful open spaces. We too don't like crowds but Japan is a country with great efficiency and respect for one another. Tokyo is a city like no other that offers so many things. Thank You Matt and Julia for taking us there. Can't wait to get back there again. Sending you much Love and Affection ❤❤❤ from Harriet, Jim and Yuki Richmond, Va.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much you guys 😘❤️ sending lots of love to you from both of us ❤️

[@richardlove6631]

Great video on Japan . Tokyo is an incredible world city . Hokkaido - Japans northern island , Hokkaido , is also a must visit . Look forward to your next video .

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much 😘 can’t wait to share our future plans with you this Friday 🤗❤️

[@empireofnoise2200]

Would love to visit Tokyo some day

[@MattandJulia]

You will love it! 😍❤️

[@joannmcgowan9394]

What a fascinating city! It was so clean like you said and so orderly! I also thought it was so pretty! As always you do the best videos showing all the little things we may not even notice ❤ Thank you ❤️ much love

[@daveg9083]

Glad you had a great experience in Japan, I have been living here off and on since the early 2000s but its always awesome to see others come and experience the uniqueness of Japan for themselves. Thanks for the video

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you very much Dave! I bet so much has changes and keep changing since early 2000s!

[@johnburke5384]

The best video I have ever seen of Tokyo...thank you for taking us there Matt and Julia so very interesting, keep safe Xx

[@maiac7962]

私たちは、『遠慮』の精神と『おたがいさま』の精神を持っていると思いますI think we have the traditional spirit of hesitation and caring for each other. It sometime controls people too much, but on the other hand it help us to keep the environment being quiet and in order.

[@MattandJulia]

As pretty much everything , there is a good side and bad side to it 😊

[@fletchdad8755]

I just found your channel yesterday and I have watched nearly 20 videos already. I went back to the beginning of your channel and I have to say I enjoyed them all ! Your families are so nice and the young lady singing and dancing was so cute at your aunties ! I look forward to watching all of the videos in order ! Safe travels !

[@susanhirtzel8410]

Fascinating look at Tokyo and Japan.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you 😘❤️

[@groverwalters6738]

Excellent! So much to see, learn and experience and so little time. Thanks for sharing!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! 🤗

[@williamgrinolds4075]

OOOOH I CANT WAIT TO GO THERE THIS SUMMER!

[@MattandJulia]

Oooohhh!! So excited for you! Have the best time 🤗❤️

[@user-lv9pr9or2h]

夏の東京はめちゃくちゃ暑いから気をつけてくださいね😅

[@beautifulflorida]

Great video! Thank you very much for sharing!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much 😘❤️

[@margaretwalsh1456]

Extremely interesting..thank you so much as always.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much 😘❤️

[@krainbow9629]

Are there many vending machines in Tokyo? Reason? That's because Japan is the safest place in the world.

[@bananacyclist]

Great video. As always. Thanks. I want to visit Tokyo one day. Best wishes

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much!

[@brian_mighty9663]

The surprise of traveling, such a euphoric experience, great video, let’s visit the world.!❤

[@kaissika]

Wow!! Amazing video guys 🥰😍

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! 🥰❤️❤️

[@NicolasValentinScotland]

Whoa , great video , cool edit , fascinating adventure you’s 2 are having . What I enjoyed the best is super clean Street , those people have huge respect . Not a place I would like to live because of its nature less environment but what a well organised city . They could teach the world . Cheers guys , great upload , thoroughly enjoyed it .

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Nicholas! 🥰❤️

[@jeremysanderson9673]

An excellent summary of Japan. I’ve lived in Tokyo for 25 years and enjoyed seeing it through your fresh eyes. BTW the original Tsukiji wet fish market is no longer in Tsukiji, it moved to a new location in Toyosu about 4 years ago. The little boxy cars you saw are called “kei-cars”, meaning lightweight cars. They have 650cc engines and the road tax on them is cheaper than regular cars, so they are very popular, particularly as light commercial vehicles. Ideal for Tokyo’s narrow backstreets.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much for letting us know, really appreciate it 🤗 so interesting!

[@althejazzman]

This video just confirms what I thought about Japanese people having a huge amount of respect for each other: staying late to respect their boss, working hard to respect their economy, staying quiet on public transport to respect others' privacy, taking their rubbish home to respect the streets. There's a lot to be learnt here.

[@Linda_W.]

I'm so glad I found your channel. There is no one I'd rather "visit," Japan with than the two of you. And your research and report on the city of Tokyo and the country in general were fascinating. Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into sharing with your little community about your travels. Love you both!

[@MattandJulia]

Linda! Thank you so much for your kind words and your support! It honestly means the world to us, we really appreciate it ❤️ And thank you so much for coming along with us!

[@noname-dk7ri]

I think Japan will adapt to a declining population. By that time, there will be more personal space per person, which will be a good thing.

[@MattandJulia]

That’s very true!

[@markallen8434]

I've never heard this Astounding fact pointed out in my life! 40,000,000 souls in one city. Pretty incredible.

[@MattandJulia]

Glad you enjoyed the video Mark 🙏🏼

[@markallen8434]

I am sad to see all the mask hysteria there.😢

[@Jsnsnow]

love your videos you guys are awesome!

[@digvijayjayakar8397]

I am glad I clicked this video! Beautifully captured the essence and vibe of the city. Calm presentation without unnecessary music effects👍🏻 perfect

[@donovandavidsonAlton]

Thank you its one place I would like to go but unsure. There is not a lot of Black/Carribbean there. It appears to be very interesting place to go Great Video: UK

[@MattandJulia]

Very interesting and unusual place for sure! Thank you so much 😘❤️

[@jeremybrahm3326]

The actual market moved to Toyosu in 2018 from Tsukiji. Many restaurants and shops did not move from their locations in Tsukiji. If you want to see the wet market you have to go there. I saw it in 2001, but still just amazing what was available.

[@JanTraveler]

Such an interesting video..Thankyou so much! I have been to Hong Kong and Taipei and will go to Tokyo

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Jane! ❤️ We would love to go to those cities, did you enjoy them? 😍

[@CobbyChannelSideB]

Thank you for coming to japan Looking forward to seeing you coming again

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much 😘❤️

[@user-ue2vt7pd5x]

日本語ですみません。 お二人の旅行記を楽しく拝見しました。 自動販売機についてですが、確かに狭いスペースの有効利用という目的もあります。 しかし、お店が近くにない住宅街だけでなく、繁華街や24時間営業のコンビニエンスストアの近くにも置いてある事に気づきましたか？ 実は自動販売機には他の大事な役目があります。 ひとつは防犯です。 暗い夜道には灯りになり、道に迷えば詳しい住所が記載されています。 また、監視カメラが付いた機械もあります。 もうひとつは防災です。 ご存知のように日本は世界に類をみない大規模な自然災害の多い国です。 万が一最大級の地震が起きた時には、屋外避難した人たちのために、飲料を無料で供給されるように作られています。 いくつかの自販機にはAEDが備え付けられている機械もあります。 自然災害大国の日本では、自販機やコンビニエンスストア、ガソリンスタンドは非常時のための社会インフラでもあるのです。

[@sallysampson628]

This is very interesting, many thanks 😉

[@user-ue2vt7pd5x]

@@sallysampson628 どういたしまして。☺️

[@humungushumungus213]

Your wrong, there are ninjas who sit inside the vending machine, at night they rob and kidnap people, and drag them inside the vending machine and work for free to dispense beverages and candy.

[@Yuki-lt8gp]

Good reviews and opinions, Matt and Julia. I am a Japanese living in Tokyo. In my opinion, Japan don’t have enough spaces as you mentioned because huge area of the country is mountains areas. That environment made people taking care about each others. There is a famous saying, “even if you are truly get well along with friends, you have to be always polite.” This is just a culture. But…quite different from other countries:) I am really happy to see you enjoy this country and the culture.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Yuki, really appreciate your kind words! We loved Japan and can’t wait to be back ❤️

[@susannatiirola]

When I was in Tokyo with my boyfriend, we spent most of time in Akihabara.

[@MattandJulia]

It is such a crazy part of town 🤪❤️

[@johnmaclean4945]

MATT & JULIA, where have you gone?? Hope your both well and ok,, DONT SEEM TO HAVE SEEN YOU FOR SOME TIME ❤🙏😉🇺🇦🇬🇧🇺🇦🇬🇧😉

[@thetriotravelfamily]

Love the discipline and cleanliness of Japan. Everywhere you go, you see people cleaning after themselves. And also amazed at the timing of all transportation. Was imagining if something doesn't goes right everything goes haywire. Imagine the train going bonkers. Plus point of Japan is the respect culture. We automatically feel respectful towards humankind. There is no other place in the world where you see people bow to other people out of respect + thankful. We love Japan...we are here and will always return. Maybe someday we will bump into you guys 😅😉

[@MattandJulia]

We agree with you! ❤️

[@AbhilashaKiRasoi]

Very nice sharing

[@hicksg100]

Tokyo is incredibly easy to get around. The yamanote loop or green line takes you to the main areas Shinjuku, harajuku, shibuya, shinagawa etc. grab a pasmo or suika rail pass and get going. Machines are at most if not all stations. We were amazed at how simple it is to get around.

[@adjust_fit_0075]

The lack of trash cans in Japan is always talked about, but this is actually due to the Sarin gas attack on the subway in 1995. In order to prevent people from disposing of suspicious items, trash cans disappeared from the streets. Until then, trash cans were everywhere in Japan.

[@holey_guacamoley7612]

Awesome! 🎉

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it!! 🥰❤️

[@holey_guacamoley7612]

I've loved seeing your perspective of the tour! You definitely captured all of the best parts. ❤️ Hopefully we cross paths again at some point!

[@michaeldamisch1367]

Howdy and greetings from Hamburg Germany. Japan and Tokyo in particular are so unique they combined the past and modern so well it's almost like being on another planet. Thank you for sharing and giving me the opportunity to explore a bit of one country I ever wanted to visit. Stay safe and healthy, all the best Michael 😎👘🎏

[@MattandJulia]

Definitely agree with you! Thank you so much Michael 😘 sending lots of love to you from both of us ❤️

[@NigelOrmsvik]

Fascinating video, beautifully filmed and edited. I can remember vending machines at the end of streets in the UK, they wouldn't last very long now. Keep safe, and best wishes 🤗🤗🐶❤️❤️

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Nigel! Really appreciate your support 🥰❤️ For sure, they would be broken in to veeerrry quickly in England 😮❤️

[@silentwitness333]

Sorry, you may have mentioned this already but I missed it, with the large population how is the street crime rate such as pick pockets etc?

[@pernillewarren8134]

So interesting😊

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it 🥰❤️

[@HANAMARUchin]

21:50 日本人ですがありがとうございます。これからの日本を頑張って支えていきたいと思います。

[@nixmor5333]

Very interesting city. As per the aging population it is a perplexing concept that their population will drop so drastically in the next 27 years. I'm so sad this tour is over but it was wonderful.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you very much 😘 really happy to hear you enjoyed our Japan series! Can’t wait to share our future plans with you this Friday 🤗❤️

[@karlstinger50]

Nicely done 👏👏👏

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much 😊❤️🙏🏼

[@alejandroheld9527]

Ohh those strawberries from Japan! they are famous. Very good video as always. It's a pity that your trip ends, you must return! I imagine that the Japanese would rather solve the demographic problem with Robots than bring immigrants! Greetings from Buenos Aires!!

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed the series Alejandro 🥰❤️ Yes, it seems that way. Still an incredibly restrictive immigration policy 😯 Love to Buenos Aires! ❤️🥰🙏🏼

[@thenanlife1141]

And it always looks so clean

[@andreamiller6200]

In days of yore, it was possible to get lost in a good book. Now I can get lost in your exemplary and exciting video! I feel like I have been transported there and what a gift it is to visit it through your lens!

[@NigelOrmsvik]

Well said Andrea, totally agree 👍

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Andrea! Really appreciate your amazing support 🥰❤️🙌🏼

[@birger4788]

Visited Tokyo with my then 15-yo daughter, an experience of a lifetime. We had a full schedule and did a lot in 8 days but really want to go back one day. Apart from the sights and experiences, the politeness and cleanliness was striking, no garbage, no smoking in the streets. We were looking for a restaurant one night, asked in a luxury store for directions, the girl working there walked with us for two blocks to ensure that we found it. Amazing!

[@chibikkotravels]

Ah yes. I remember those touristy days, i got lost many times. Which was half the adventure. I do feel more comfortable now to travel around and don’t often get lost anymore, but it is a huge city 😅

[@thenanlife1141]

Tempura looks really good guys x

[@katzcrow640]

Julia an Matt Thank you for another GREAT Video...Found it so Beautiful an Interesting...🌿👍💕👍🌿 Sending Huge Hugs from West Coast Canada 🍁

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much, really appreciate it 🤗 can’t wait to share our future plans with you this Friday 🤗❤️

[@user-xl4ub4kz2n]

Welcome to Japan🇯🇵

[@freeplace5243]

I had a close friend visit Tokyo, and she said it was an urban experience unlike any other and she had been to most capital cities of the world. Also declining population rates are occurring in most first world nations and birth rates and fertility are taking a nosedive. I really enjoyed your thoughts on Toyko and Japan as a whole. Matt and Julia, all the best!

[@MattandJulia]

Yeah it was definitely a unique experience for sure! Thank you so much! So happy to hear you enjoyed our Japan series! Can’t wait to share with you our future plans this Friday 🤗❤️

[@StephenOshea]

i visited tokyo in 2011 just before the earth quake . i visited to old tower and the new tower was just being constructed . it was built so quickly due to the size of the work force and the availability of many engineers . japan is so unique indeed . idid find travelling on the rail system difficult as the ticket machine was in Japanese yet the people were most helpful . thanks for posting

[@keyup2626]

You both have did this trip justice, from the wonderful camera work to the narration. Matt and Julia I’m so impressed with you both, you guys are absolutely doing the right thing in life sharing this big crazy world with us. Can’t wait to see you’re next amazing adventure, and where you’ll take us.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you soooo much! Your words mean the world to us, we really appreciate it! Can’t wait to share our future plans with you this Friday! So excited!

[@keyup2626]

@@MattandJulia thank you to you Julia and Matt. I’m very grateful that I found your channel, it’s a highlight of my day when I get a notice that you’ve released a new video. I want to go to Japan now, I think it would be a wonderful trip.

[@haru-qs2bl]

Tokyo nights are the best. Evening walks are recommended. It is safe for a woman to walk alone in the city. Even dark parks and shrines are safe for couples. Foreigners who know Japan well go out for walks, mainly at night.✨

[@raghavendra4633]

Hello from India. So happy to watch vlogs from wonderful Japan. Sayonara and Good night

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@maiac7962]

たくさんの外国から来た人の姿と、たくさんの外国の言葉が、ビデオから聞こえてきます。 日本を楽しんでくれて嬉しいです。

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you very much!

[@rhonies9229]

Loved Tokyo. I agree I was not expecting to have loved it. I did need a slow down during part of the time there and found Ueno Park which was wonderful. Shopping in the Ginza district was a shock to the senses as well. Looking forward to your next stop on this journey.

[@MattandJulia]

We were so surprised how busy it was all the time but the traffic was quiet! So unusual for us! Thank you so much 😘 we can’t wait to share our future plans with you this coming Friday! Xxx

[@dhall4363]

Great video. Not a fan of crowds myself, so being in Tokyo soon will be a experience. My home city is only about five million and I live out in the suburbs. The Japanese have in some small ways begun to address the declining population. Won`t be easy for them but they are now allowing more foreigners to own property and live in Japan. There have been other initiatives as well like encouraging city folk to go rural. Nothing like fresh air and green space to get folks in the family mood.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! Have a great time in Japan! Just try not to panic and get inside your head if you get stuck around a lot of people . Look up as well and breathe deep, helps me 😘 but I’m sure you will be fine, it wasn’t as bad as I imagined it at all!

[@minime7375]

I am with Julia as in not being a fan of crowds, I’d get agoraphobic in Tokyo for sure. But I appreciate the vlog still, it was far more interesting from Matt and Julia’s perspective than the usual “I ate only vending machine food for 24 hours in Tokyo”.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much, really appreciate it! Happy to hear you enjoyed our video ❤️

[@minime7375]

@@MattandJulia as always, thanks for being real people not “influencers”☺️

[@jeremyo1457]

so if i may i would like to give my description about japan and the japanese people. so i grew up there and when i became a robotic/electronic engineer here in america all of my robotic jobs are with japanese companies. so the japanese i think are the most advanced race on the planet. I dont even think they are human. they are above them. what separates humans from robots is that humans were programmed with the 7 sins. the japanese have overcome this and do not let their sins get to them. they still have them but all of them but yeah they have a super strong mind. they are one of the only people who know how to have a perfect harmony with technology and nature (besides that horrible thing that happened with that tsunami). in my opinion everything comes from the sun. its almost like its a portal and the information of our reality comes from it. all the important people seem to understand this because why else would a star or a sun be one of the most popular things on a flag globally at different time periods? japan's flag is the sun. the name of japan is "nippon". the translation of nippon is "the sun's origin". now everything comes from japan... most of the robots used to create everything comes from japan (they are the origin). when i worked in the semiconductor world i was with toyko electron. one of the biggest companies to help create microprocessors and memory. also we have other robotic companies such as yamaha robotics and fanuc. all things too like video games and such. whatever happens in japan usually will happen there first and then it will ripple out to the rest of the planet. they are one of the most epic races/culture of people. my mom and i cried when we left because we love them so much. i hope they keep their population up because this planet could defiantly use more of them.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much for sharing with us! So fascinating!

[@lindauhrig1513]

Oh, yikes! 40 million people in Tokyo! Very peopley! A bit much for my taste but definitely need to experience it.

[@MattandJulia]

We are sure you will love it 🥰❤️

[@reverseplayback]

Welcome to tokyo Japan!!

[@CapChronic]

What's the izakaya at 2:40? You need to put this stuff in captions your almost at 150k subs now.

[@TheFoximusPrime]

Seeing all that yummy food makes me want to go back so much

[@marimari6020]

日本旅行に来てくれてありがとうございます。またぜひ夏の日本、秋の日本に来てください。日本の祭り、文化、まだまだ新しいことが待っているでしょう。

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! We would love to go back and see more! 🤗❤️

[@adamleibowitz6459]

23:33 I just love your videos!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you soooo much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@peteryellowcloud3018]

Very Interesting!!😎😎😎 Other than the squid stuff...🤔 I'm sure it's an ideal vacation 😎

[@MattandJulia]

Haha, what’s wrong with the squid 😮❤️

[@peteryellowcloud3018]

@@MattandJulia when I was young my sister put raw meat in my mouth🤢🤢🤢 I've Never been right since😳🤪

[@_.gavln._]

At the end you were talking about the aging population. The population of Japan may be shrinking but Tokyo keeps growing as more people move there.