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@flibblesan4 күн бұрын
Love Klook. I used them to book my tickets for the Skyliner from Narita to Ueno. Very convenient.
@michaeljohndennis22314 күн бұрын
I wonder if this gives better deals on SailRail from the U.K. to Ireland and points out the direct trains from Manchester to Holyhead for example - even the U.K. national rail website is very clunky and difficult to use when planning trips home to visit family in Ireland
@JayandKarolina4 күн бұрын
@@michaeljohndennis2231 Would definitely be good to check it out 😊👍
Have you seen the size of our luggage? 👀 It’s way too big to put it into the overhead lockers or in front of us haha
@kentokyo5 күн бұрын
Let me explain. The person is saying that the space where you guys put your luggage is specifically designated for passengers who have reserved it. I’m not sure if you’ve booked that space, but recently, many locals have been frustrated by tourists, particularly those who don’t research in advance, randomly occupy the space without reservations, preventing paying passengers from using it. If you’re traveling with large luggage, it’s best to either book the luggage storage space on Shinkansen in advance or use one of the convenient luggage delivery services that many tourists find useful.
@yve_w404 күн бұрын
@@JayandKarolinathen you need to reserve the seat that let you put the luggage behind. you could get a fine for using it without reservation
@aldridge98864 күн бұрын
@@JayandKarolinaNo problem in China.😂
@YK-mv4hm4 күн бұрын
@@aldridge9886 中国と比較する意味は全くありません。
@KariHaruka4 күн бұрын
Tokyo Station can be quite daunting, especially to a first time visitor! For the future. When taking the Tokaido Shinkansen, use Shinagawa Station, and if taking another shinkansen (such as the Tohoku Shinkansen), use Ueno Station. These are still big stations, but they aren't as chaotic as Tokyo Station.
@JayandKarolina3 күн бұрын
Such a great tip! Thanks :)
@ゆうじ-y7b3 күн бұрын
Tokaido Shinkansen belongs to Central JR, but Tohoku Shinkansen belongs to JR East, and their entrances are different. Even I, a Japanese, visited Tokyo Station to ride a Hokuriku Shinkansen for the first time, it took me a few minutes to find the entrance.
@JayandKarolina3 күн бұрын
It's a bit confusing haha so your comment is the biggest proof that we're probably not the only ones having troubles when taking the Shinkansen for the first time!
@ゆうじ-y7b2 күн бұрын
@ Yes!Tokyo Station is the only terminal station in Japan that has 3 major Shinkansen lines :Tokaido, Tohoku, and Hokuriku.
@kei072105 күн бұрын
Tokyo Station is the 8th busiest station in Japan. It is very huge, with 16 exits and an area equivalent to four dome stadiums. If you make a mistake at an entrance exit or a ticket gate, it will be a long way around, so please do not hesitate to ask someone 🎵 If you avoid people who walk too fast and ask someone, they will usually be kind enough to tell you. If you are not in a hurry, they will take you to your destination, and if you are short on time, they will point you to the information center😊 Don't hesitate, don't worry, you will be fine!! Incidentally, Shinjuku Station has the highest number of passengers in the world, followed by Shibuya Station and Osaka Station. The night view from the first car of the Yurikamome is fantastic✨✨ Please take advantage of it for a night stroll and sightseeing!
@JayandKarolina4 күн бұрын
So many great insights! Thank you so much for sharing!!! It was such a huge and buys station so all the data makes so much sense :)
@NigelOrmsvik4 күн бұрын
Whenever we watch your videos from Japan it fills us with wonder at the cleanliness and efficiency, politeness and perfection of life there. It also fills us with sadness at what has become of Britain nowadays. What used to be the envy of the World has literally deteriorated into a farce. Thoroughly enjoyable video and stay safe Guys 😊👍
@JayandKarolina4 күн бұрын
That’s so true 😩 We hope that actually the West in general will somehow learn from it because it’s quite disappointing - especially when you pay similar prices for the same transport or service.
@JayandKarolina4 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching ❤️ We’re really happy to hear that you’ve been enjoying our Japan series!!!
@NON-mq5iq4 күн бұрын
Welcome to Japan and make some fun memories
@jr0jiu5 күн бұрын
東京駅は混雑すると、移動に時間がかかります。お弁当は美味しかったですか?
@JayandKarolina5 күн бұрын
It certainly does! Yes lunch was indeed delicious :)
@JayandKarolina5 күн бұрын
Yes, you’ve definitely touched the crucial point! The journey itself was 2h 15 mins but we went to Tokyo station 2 hours ahead too 🤪 We absolutely loved our Bento Boxes!!! Super fresh and easy to carry on board with you 🙏🏼
@series25a3 күн бұрын
What's the name of the accomodation you guys stayed at? The place looks nice.
@JayandKarolina3 күн бұрын
It's called 平旅籠ひばり Hibari Hostel :)
@markstokes28095 күн бұрын
Can I ask what camera you use, the image is so clear
@JayandKarolina5 күн бұрын
We were filming this episode using DJI Osmo Pocket 3 👍🏼 However, for our future vlogs we will switch to DJI Action 5 camera because we found it better when on the go and doesn’t blur the background. It really depends what will you be using it for but both of them are just the best!!! :)
@gopeisho3 күн бұрын
Jay, you had me laughing with the stress level in the train station. All the Vlogs I watch have mentioned that same thing. I would have to spend a day planning the trip, then get there so early. Karolina was so calm to your stress. It was a fun video.
@JayandKarolinaКүн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 🥳 It really wasn’t easy to navigate the Tokyo station that’s why when we watched some other vlogs, we decided to come super easily not to be stressed but that day decided for ourselves haha. It was so much fun though! Once you’re feeling like you don’t know where to go: ASK people! They were very helpful :)
Haha, we loved that train so it was nice to say bye to it! Both the Ekiben were super delicious! We were so happy after this Shinkansen experience because it felt so special indeed :)🍱🚅
@y.i47825 күн бұрын
You have beautiful smiles on your faces. How was the taste of Ekiben? A foreign tourist said that he has never encountered food that did not taste good in Japan.
@JayandKarolina4 күн бұрын
We're always smiling whenever we're enjoying our time :) We really loved our Ekiben choices and the fact that they were so FRESH! And that's so true - Japanese food sets the bar so high when it comes to food standards!!!
@icemoneycooks52994 күн бұрын
How did y’all heat up your bento box? Or did it stay warm a long time?
@JayandKarolina4 күн бұрын
Ours were cold :) But we didn't mind it at all!
@stevegonzales5274 күн бұрын
7:15 please dont be that person.... this is why a lot of locals are getting annoyed with tourism. causing a scene and blocking peoples paths just to record.
@JayandKarolina4 күн бұрын
I understand your point but we didn’t see her behind us. I thanked her because she was polite and we only took like 5 secs to just show people something that was important. We’re respectful people and we are always aware of people around us. I know where you are coming from but we’re not just recording for the sake of it - we’re promoting tourism in Japan and helping others to travel that’s why we’re very informative. It’s easy to take the view that these foreigners are just being obtrusive and recording but we’re also doing our best to deliver what people want to see when they are taking the Shinkansen. Thank you for the respectful comment!
@Mwoods22724 күн бұрын
@@JayandKarolina You were standing and filming in front of the ekiben stand where people were lining up, you could have moved to the side. Look at the footage, a man wanted to walk past you but went around another person instead.
I would agree with this. It's confusing for first timers for sure!
@kentokyo5 күн бұрын
It’s a bit confusing at first, but that’s normal and you’ve handled it well. To be honest, if all tourists reacted like you guys, calm and respectful, locals wouldn’t get frustrated. A little research beforehand could have prevented this issues. Please enjoy the rest of your trip in Japan, you guys are great!
When the linear motor car opens, it will run at 500km per hour😊👍
@neilca29873 күн бұрын
Thanks for the great travel content from Canada 🍁
@JayandKarolina2 күн бұрын
Our pleasure! We love to record especially when we experience new things for the first time so glad you enjoyed watching this video 😍
@じゃが天丼5 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your posting! I'm glad that you have enjoyed Shinkansen🚄
@aeroplanehero5 күн бұрын
Just so you know for next time, the luggage space at the back of the seats is only reserved for the last row of seats so if you'd like to use that space you'll have to reserve those specific seats beforehand. Same applies for luggage compartment spaces which also needs to be reserved. If you have not made a reservation you will simply have to use the overhead space which can also accommodate pretty large suitcases. Don't fault you for making the same mistakes that tourists commonly make, but they have also been careful in placing plenty of signs around such as on the floor of the luggage area where you originally placed them but now you know!
@JayandKarolina3 күн бұрын
Very informative!!! Many thanks 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 We just felt a bit bad especially because we were filming but at the end of the day, we didn't know how to do better and because of our mistake, more people can learn from this situation :)
@LeszekLin2 күн бұрын
After watching your previous videos, I can tell that you're interested in cars. If you're coming back to Tokyo, the Daikoku car meet is a must-see attractions for car lovers.
@JayandKarolina2 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tip! Great suggestion 😍
@beanoyip064 күн бұрын
We had the exact same issue! We put our bags there without knowing it was reserved. The attendant then moved it to between the carriages and we were fine with it. This trip round we booked the last row with the baggage space using the smartEX app.
@markshen32804 күн бұрын
Hi, good morning to both of you. Are you aware that Japan 🇯🇵 is going to implement a ‘gate-free’ toll entrance on all train 🚅stations to enhance better, faster and easier eccess to trains. Passengers only walk through the area without having to tap on the toll gates. I think the new system will scan passengers via GPS or QR Code, or something………for faster commute on train lines .
@JayandKarolina4 күн бұрын
That's so interesting! We had no idea about such intuitive! Do you know when exactly it's going to happen? 👀 Thanks for sharing!!! 🚅
@markshen32804 күн бұрын
Not quite sure , but I watched from another KZbinr who is a westerner living and working in Japan 🇯🇵 for many years, but he indicated that this is going to be the new technology trend for Japan railways for ease of travel. Stay tuned on new technology about Japanese railways technologies and other infrastructure improvements 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@andrewkedian72445 күн бұрын
hi guys love all the videos you do have a lovely time😄😄😄😄😄
@JayandKarolina5 күн бұрын
Thank you Andrew :)
@ゆうじ-y7b3 күн бұрын
Enjoy Kyoto!I recommend you Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji, Sanjusangendo, Arashiyama(Togetsukyo), Toji, and Byodoin(in Uji City of Kyoto Prefecture).
@渦潮1号5 күн бұрын
There was a record of this happening in Agoda three years ago, but I was able to stay at a convenient hotel for $20, but now I avoid Kyoto. Even middle and high school students on school trips can't stay in Kyoto because it's too expensive. This year, the number of foreigners who visited Japan by December is said to be a record high of 33 million. Kyoto is definitely overtourism, so restrictions are necessary. Wouldn't foreign tourists like to see a more charming Kyoto?
@JayandKarolina4 күн бұрын
This is absolutely insane. You'll see in our Kyoto video that we've been a bit intimidated by the number of tourists and being one of them people made us feel a bit uncomfortable too... However, we see why people love visiting Japan so the measures from the Japanese government maybe should be crucial to stop the overtourism 🙏🏼 Apart from the crowds, we loved Kyoto so hope you'll enjoy watching our next long episode from there! We're planning to upload it very soon!!!
@himagine26045 күн бұрын
京都の宿泊施設は何という名前でしょうか?日本人ですが、行ってみたいです!
@JayandKarolina3 күн бұрын
It’s called 平旅籠ひばり Hibari Hostel :)
@umbertoconte20814 күн бұрын
Hi Jay, congratulations on the video you made 😄 Hi Karolina, you're nice as always 😘
@michaeljohndennis22314 күн бұрын
I’d prefer to travel on Business Class (Green Car) on the Japanese bullet trains, as I’ve heard from other videos that in Japan, Business Class is higher than First Class - at my age, I value my creature comforts and I can only guess that in Business Class, you would have had a Business Class Lounge to wait for your train with an escort to your train as soon as boarding starts - either way, these trains are way better than here in the U.K. where I’ve lived 23 years, where even trains in Eastern Europe and in India and Pakistan are way better than the U.K.
@JayandKarolina4 күн бұрын
We love taking different trains around the world so we would definitely be willing to try the Business Class in Japan at some point :) Thanks for the idea!
@flibblesan4 күн бұрын
The hostel didn't look too bad really, although booking through airbnb you probably ended up paying a hefty premium. Just wondering, will you be manking any more travel guides in the future or even considering a website/blog with information on all your trips along with links to hotels, restuarants etc as I find that kind of thing very interesting and useful.
@JayandKarolina4 күн бұрын
Our accommodation was quite good - it was just pricey because of the fact that it was busy season for Japan (Oct/Nov) + we also came during the weekend wich was the mistake haha :) We're really happy with making the travel vlogs and it really does consume a lot of time to plan and put everything together but maybe we'll also create our own website with country itineraries, travel tips and recommendations at some point!
@EdwardBarnes-z4w4 күн бұрын
Always good to have a translator first time unless you use Google app ! ❤ 😊
@dr.yellow5194 күн бұрын
Thank you for introducing us to Japanese bullet trains and culture.🤗💞🇬🇧🇯🇵💞🤗
@danfleuss70974 сағат бұрын
This is not the fastest Shinkansen in Japan. The Hayabusa (E5 series) is the fastest with operation speeds up to 320 km/h
@JayandKarolina3 сағат бұрын
According to JR, the N700S “Supreme” Shinkansen has a top speed of 362 kilometers per hour (225 miles per hour) :)
@danfleuss70973 сағат бұрын
That is it's factory stats, but it is only allowed to run at maximum 286km/h when on JR Tōkai tracks due to noice pollution, and when operated as a Sanyo Shinkansen it runs up until 300 km/h. The E5 series used on the Hayabusa Express has a speed limit up until 320 km/h in between Utsunomiya and Morioka station. Factory stats of E5 series are similar to the N700S series, although there has been a test run with the E5 series that reached up to 400 km/h. (Same stats count for H5 series as it was built un the basis of E5 series)
@SAVVYJAPANTODAY4 күн бұрын
I love the Shinkansen! Love it!
@jasoncoleman68204 күн бұрын
Unfortunately Japanese are becoming increasingly agitated with all the filming being done by foreigners, especially inside the Shinkansen. It’s deemed very disrespectful.
@JayandKarolina4 күн бұрын
We always try to be careful with filming and would never try to include people’s faces in our vlog but it’s inevitable that some of the people most likely would appear on our video. There’s a lot of people taking pictures all the time so we feel like in today’s world filming is something that’s not really anything unusual 🤗
We were quite surprised that they were not selling the drinks/snacks on board 👀 What is the reason for it?
@imagentleman48094 күн бұрын
19:50 Man's flabbergasted that he has to take his shoes off like he isn't INDIAN 😂😂😂. Bro I'm quite sure your parents never let you wear shoes at home
@JayandKarolina4 күн бұрын
It's more the case that it was the hostel's reception so it didn't feel like entering home. But straightaway it was expected from the guests to remove the shoes before entering the shared space. It's very situational. There's no need for such comments about our cultural backgrounds.
@imagentleman48093 күн бұрын
@@JayandKarolinaNot sure what you mean by "such comments". This isn't a hate comment. I'm also a Brit of Indian descent who's proud of being Indian. It does come across in your videos that you try to hide your heritage. The surprise of taking your shoes off as though you're a white english bloke called Barry, reception or not, is just an example.
@JENNIEKIMWORLD4 күн бұрын
just remember Japan went from completely destroyed in WW2 to being the most moden high tech country in the world in such short amount of time. its amazing what humans can achieve.
@Mwoods22724 күн бұрын
When you film, try to move to the side and not film in the middle of the chaos to not get in peoples way.
@JayandKarolina4 күн бұрын
It’s not always easy when you’re on the go but I’ll try to do that 👌
@Zero_Fighter_Japan2 күн бұрын
The concrete elevated structure of the Sanyo Shinkansen was shoddily constructed. The viaduct was constructed without removing the salt from the sea sand mixed with the concrete. As a result, the reinforcing steel in its framework is corroded by salt. As a result, the elevated structure is less susceptible to shaking caused by earthquakes. One of the concrete engineering scholars said ``I don't want to ride the Sanyo Shinkansen if possible.''
@HarveyChenBlog4 күн бұрын
Why don't the metros in Japan put all turnstiles together?
To be totally honest, booking Shinkansen can be quite confusing and frustrating for me as a Japanese too😂
@JayandKarolina5 күн бұрын
😂😂😂
@ゆうじ-y7b3 күн бұрын
I'm afraid Tokaido Shinkansen finished selling drinks and snacks in trains recently, that's why they started installing Shinkansen coffee vending machines. So, please buy drinks on stations. You took the newest type of train, which has an electric outlet at every seat. Other types have it only at window seats.
@JayandKarolina2 күн бұрын
We were very surprised when we realised that you cannot buy any drinks/snacks on board 🧐 Why this rule has come into force? Do you know? The train was just the best! Super clean, fast, and smooth!!!
@ゆうじ-y7b2 күн бұрын
@ There are several reasons. 1. Drinks in the trains are more expensive than those sold in shops at stations or ordinary vending machines. So, more travellers buy drinks together with Ekiben at stations recently. 2. Shortage of staff & faster speed. As Shinkansen trains are so popular with so many passengers, they leave Tokyo Station almost every 3 to 5 minutes, and are very long with 18 cars, and the speed is getting faster and faster in the past 60 years. So the selling staff need to walk across 18 cars in a shorter time. Due to the decreasing number of new babies born in the past decades, it's difficult to hire so many selling staff. 3. This is my guess. The Central JR is constructing the brand new magnetic floating type Shinkansen between Tokyo and Nagoya, the maximum speed at 500 km/h. To achieve that speed, they need to build relatively straight passage, naturally with many tunnels. There are many tall mountains on the way, so it must be very difficult to dig hard rock mountains. The Central JR had already finished providing news on the over-head display in Shinkansen, and instead they display more advertisements. Many Tohoku Shinkansen trains of JR East have an electric outlet at every seat, but except the newest type of trains that you chose, most Tokaido Shinkansen trains have an outlet only at window seats. I think they need to cut costs as they need a vast amount of money to prepare for the next-generation Shinkansen.
@ゆうじ-y7b2 күн бұрын
@ But on green cars, you still can buy drinks through mobile phones.
@ゆうじ-y7b2 күн бұрын
@ Another reason I think of is that because of the Covid, passengers are now accustomed to speak less and eat or drink less in Shinkansen to avoid infections. So the drink and snack sales may be smaller than before. Business travellers may have also decreased thanks to remote working. More than a decade ago, many business travellers used to enjoy drinking a lot of beer and eating snacks while enjoying chatting in Shinkansen after work.
@moodyshah0074 күн бұрын
Karolina's facial expressions are priceless!
@JayandKarolina4 күн бұрын
I’m glad you like it hahaha 😄 [Karolina]
@Kushal-v8b5 күн бұрын
Wow amazing bullet train ❤😊 love your video's 🙏 stay blessed always together
@JayandKarolina5 күн бұрын
It was the best fast-speed bullet train we’ve ever taken 😍 Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much!!! We really tried our best to showcase our experience of taking the Shinkansen for the very first time in the best possible way 😍 So it will be easier for the people in the future 🙏🏼
@구루구루-w7j2 күн бұрын
일본은 철도 하나하나가 다른 회사고 그게 하나의 역에 붙어있는 구조라 도쿄역같은 경우는 정말 길찾기 힘들어요. 신주쿠 역도 그렇고, 역에서 길 잃어 버리는 경험을 했던 1인 입니다. ㅠㅠ
@JayandKarolinaКүн бұрын
True that! It’s a bit confusing at first but we believe if you’re taking the trains quite frequently it only gets easier 🤭 Hope this video will be at least of a help for people trying to take the Shinkansen for the first time!
@Angel-xq9yz5 күн бұрын
i hope to go Kyoto and nara 1 day
@Yoshi-c2j5 күн бұрын
Unfortunately, the fastest Shinkansen in Japan is the Tohoku Shinkansen operated by JR East!
@MattJP20242 күн бұрын
QRコードで新幹線のチケット🎫を購入する日本人は、殆どいないんじゃないかな🤔💭
@JayandKarolinaКүн бұрын
How Japanese people buy it then? :)
@MattJP2024Күн бұрын
@ Japanese people usually buy Shinkansen tickets through the JR website or using a transportation IC card such as Suica.
@長浜暮らし4 күн бұрын
14:39 This mountain is called Mt. Ibuki. It's my hometown. Thank you for filming it😊😊
@yasu-nl2uu15 сағат бұрын
撮影してる後ろで笑顔をみせる人達、あとで見直して笑っただろうな。
@きゃん-v9i4 күн бұрын
There are a lot of nasty keyboard warriors in Japan. As a fellow Japanese, I find it embarrassing that they write such mean comments. I'm really sorry. your video is very nice. Thank you for sharing. From Japan with love ❤️
Oh, that's so kind of you! Sometimes we do worry that we do something wrong but then we realise that we shouldn't taken the vague negative comments super personally since we're doing our best to show the beauty of Japan + give tips how to travel in the most convenient way :) Thank you so much for watching! We hope you'll enjoy our next videos too!!!
those seats are cozy. 4/4 times ive been on it ive fallen asleep and waken up at least 1 stop before my stop
@CJWJRКүн бұрын
As an American, I fail to comprehend the concept/purpose of scanning your ticket to LEAVE the station. What if you lose your ticket or throw it away, or if your phone battery dies before you get to your final destination, and you don't have your charger with you? Besides, the sole purpose of your ticket is to prove to the conductor and other passengers that you've paid for your seat.
@HawaiiJapan8084 күн бұрын
Not the fastest. Shinkansen to Aomori is the fastest.
@AndrewBush-d2j5 күн бұрын
Great video the price of that accommodation was very expensive looking forward to the next video
@JayandKarolina5 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! It was kind of crazy and fun in the same time recording this episode but we find the stressful videos for us the most enjoyable for you to watch 😂👍🏼 Kyoto is a very touristy place that’s why the price of the accommodation will be on the pricier side… But we also stayed over the weekend which wasn’t the smartest! Next video will be pretty cool because it will show all the things which made us fall in love with Japan 😍🇯🇵
@sepsoentertainment82312 күн бұрын
Cobalah berkunjung ke Indonesia menikmati sensasi naik kereta cepat pertama diasia tenggara yaitu kereta cepat jakarta bandung dengan kecepatan 350km/jam.. 😄
@drumetii.20244 күн бұрын
Greetings from Bucharest 🎅❄🎄🎁☃
@JayandKarolina3 күн бұрын
It must be so beautiful and festive right now over there!!! Happy holidays 😍🎄🪩✨
@costasworldofmusicmemories57924 күн бұрын
You can't beat those trains . Shinkansen line when it's not to crowded can be very pleasant. Thank you for the tour. Hope you enjoy your time in Kyoto. Sending much love and Happy Holidays !🎄🎅 Jim and Harriet
@JayandKarolina4 күн бұрын
It was definitely the most convenient train we rode! We loved Kyoto too, such a charming place! Thank you so much for watching 🥰 Happy holidays to you both!!! ❄🎄
@こめつぶ-c9t5 күн бұрын
日本を楽しんでください😊
@neilca29873 күн бұрын
You Japanese have such a beautiful looking written language. Hello from Canada 🍁
@chiang_paul5 күн бұрын
謝謝你們的分享與介紹❤太棒了👏👏❤❤❤
@ThongvanNonsithanh5 күн бұрын
Thank you friends for the beautiful video. Very interesting.
@bigqandlil4 күн бұрын
In Japan, for Japanese, we can read signs written in Japanese so it's not stressful. The crowds? That's Japan.
@JayandKarolina4 күн бұрын
Haha, that's so interesting that you're just used to it and it's not as difficult to navigate for you :)
@bigqandlil4 күн бұрын
@JayandKarolina Have ur good time in Japan. Thats I hope.
@Pablolowlow4 күн бұрын
3:30 後ろの人たちがかわいい笑
@RealZeroCentigrade4 күн бұрын
Um actually the fastest Shinkansen is the Hayabusa on the Tohoku Shinkansen with a speed of 320 km/h
@user-ei6fv9yi3v3z4 күн бұрын
いつか日本に行って新幹線に乗ってお弁当を食べてみたいです🍱
@JayandKarolina4 күн бұрын
That's exactly how I felt haha and also having the Shinkansen coffee from a vending machine made that trip even better :)
Yes we’ve heard that each Shinkansen you take has slightly different features :) It would be actually nice to compare some of them in the future!
@Greenforrest7342Күн бұрын
@@JayandKarolina Thank you replied! I wish I can go to oversea by shinkansen... because I fear Airplane...
@TobyHero4 күн бұрын
I feel sorry as a Japanese for several aggressive comments. I know this is a first time to come to Japan for you guys and some rules are hard to understand. I just hope you are enjoying in Japan and come back here again🤝 Pls don’t hate Japan😢
@JayandKarolina3 күн бұрын
Thank you for your kind words 🙏🏼 We always try to be respectful and first thing we do is trying to understand the culture and local customs, so we never intend to do anything that doesn't align with local rules intentionally. However, when filming on the go sometimes you can just do things that are not seen as 'good' for some. Anyways, we really loved Japan and we'll be back soon for sure to explore more of its local side!
@2681taКүн бұрын
チャンネル登録しました!😊❤
@colinjames24694 күн бұрын
typical foreigners he didn’t even check what the rules were with large luggage before boarding the train. We don’t need any more Shinkansen train videos thanks. And if I do I’d prefer to have Japanese show me around the train than you
@JayandKarolina4 күн бұрын
For your information I did somewhat know the rules for large luggage but the official website was not making this clear at all. Hence why Klook have gone out of there way to make it very obvious as many foreigners have issues with this. This comment is very xenophobic which is sad to see.
@vintagevic45934 күн бұрын
To the original poster, why are you even watching this if you didn’t want to watch any more foreigners on a shinkansen ? I actually did want to watch it because I recently did this exact trip myself, it’s interesting to watch somebody else’s experience. There are many reasons why people might watch such a video. It’s so rude to make such a stupid comment.
@MrNeondive4 күн бұрын
how abt letting karolina be the main speaker for 1-2 episodes?
@danielcrane36484 күн бұрын
cause hes a control freak
@JayandKarolina4 күн бұрын
I'm not really sure what this comment is about :) It's way more complicated to vlog in public than you think. I think our relationship dynamic is pretty much visible in the video - I like to plan and figure out things before filming but Jay is a really good speaker so he takes over when we're on the go. So I just wanted to clarify that in order to make good content, we need to know our roles and what we're best at too :) [Karolina]
@chalayan4 күн бұрын
@@danielcrane3648 that is not a nice thing to say. Before they changed the youtube current name, it was Jay who started the channel before Karolina came into the picture. However, none of us have issue with that and also, Jay did mention before Karolina sometimes can be a bit camera shy.
@knightofzodiac4 күн бұрын
The rules for oversized luggage storage behind the seats on the Shinkansen are really confusing. The English-language sign that says you are not allowed to leave luggage is hard to see, and if you do leave luggage, the sign is hidden. So I think JR should change it. This makes it difficult for people other than those who are accustomed to using the Shinkansen to understand. On the other hand, it is true that many Japanese are disgusted by the many foreigners who think they can do anything they want because they have respect and acknowledgement. Many such people do not face the fact that the standards of respect and gratitude differ from culture to culture. They insist only on the logic of themselves and those who appreciate the information, and do not care about the discomfort of those who are unwillingly caught up in it, and in fact sometimes deny the feelings of such people. Incidentally, in a narrow aisle space such as the Shinkansen, if you block the aisle for even one second for any reason other than an unavoidable cause or a sudden accident that could happen to anyone, your action is considered a nuisance in Japanese values. And a “Arigatou” to a stranger may be considered rude because it implies that you are in a higher position than the stranger. The proper words to say are “Arigatougozaimasu” or “Sumimasen".In this case, it is “Sumimasen". Well, most Japanese would think it's inevitable because they are foreigners about it. Japanese is a language in which the words you should use change depending on your relationship with the other person, but unfortunately, that is not included in most guidebooks.
@aproy52565 күн бұрын
Japan is covered with JR lines railway, but it is operated by separated company. For example, Tokaido Shinkansen is JR central(東海) Tohoku, Hokuriku Shinkansen and great Tokyo area are every JR east( 東日本) Sanyo Shinkansen and Kansai( Osaka,Kyoto, Nara) are JR west (西日本)lines. It is known for local that JR central and JR east is not good relation That’s why Shinkansen entrance gate is separated. 😅
@JayandKarolina3 күн бұрын
It all makes sense now! But it was super confusing for us since we did it for the first time haha. Thank you so much for advising us 🙏🏼
@0ptriX5 күн бұрын
Rather than hauling your suitcases around with you, next time consider using Japan's incredibly convenient takuhaibin luggage forwarding services. When I was there a couple of months ago, the morning before travelling to the next accommodation I would hand over my suitcase to the staff, provide the address, they'd weigh it (≤25kg only, I learnt the hard way), I'd pay the fee (very reasonable), and sure enough I'd see it again at the next place. And of course that's if you even care about the suitcase being available immediately when you arrive; I kept all my essentials on my person. When travelling between Tokyo/Osaka and Aomori I gave it 2 days just to be safe, but I think my luggage still arrived in a single day which is incredible. It's available at any hotel, but if staying at a place without a reception I believe you can arrange for the company to pick it up, or you could do it at any major railway station or konbini.
@JayandKarolina5 күн бұрын
This is such an amazing option! There’s was a women on the train who told us about this possibility and next time we would use it 100%!!! What’s the name of the service? Or how to book it online? Thank you sooo so much!!!
@0ptriX5 күн бұрын
@@JayandKarolina The takuhaibin service everyone seemed to be using was Yamato Transport's takkyubin (aka TA-Q-BIN) but I'm sure there are others. I'm afraid I've never used their website as I always had the reception staff take care of it, but if you do a quick Google search for them their English site comes up. :)
@0ptriX4 күн бұрын
@@JayandKarolina Just noticed my comments keep getting deleted by KZbin :( I'll try again... The one that everyone seemed to be using was Yamato Transport but I'm sure there are others - and sorry I've never used their site as I just got the accommodation staff to do it for me each time!
@erikh64134 күн бұрын
Just ask in your hotel they have special forms for it and will help you
@Kushal-v8b2 күн бұрын
Love your video's ❤❤❤
@riar10004 күн бұрын
Even Japanese people are confused by the do not compleated announce to tourist of the large baggage space reservations on the Shinkansen, the difficulty of how to make the large baggage space reservations, and the difficulty of purchasing tickets online. Don't worry, Japanese people are also very frustrated that JR's digital platform is worst .
@JayandKarolinaКүн бұрын
Hopefully this issue will be sorted soon because it’s really misleading 🙏🏼
@andrewkaras80015 күн бұрын
Loved the video. Strange accomodation but still cosy. See you nxt time👍
@JayandKarolina5 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! You are right it was quite costly and I slept well in my twin bed haha
@homme_japan4 күн бұрын
Hi gentle couple👫. 日本へようこそ☺️ LIFE is adventure!また日本にあ遊びに来て下さい。from🇯🇵
@tohokuhonsen4 күн бұрын
It is dangerous to put suitcases on escalators, so please use the elevator whenever possible.
@@JayandKarolina I hope you guys enjoy my country more and more😆😆😆
@grechan4 күн бұрын
Note that this is the fastest Shinkansen on the Tokaido-Sanyo line running between Tokyo and Hakata. The Hayabusa, running north from Tokyo to Aomori, is faster in terms of top speed by 20kph.
@grechan3 күн бұрын
But, as Murakami Haruki put it in “Dance, Dance, Dance”, the faster the speed, the more headway into boredom.
@HeinHtetZaw-qj6zd5 күн бұрын
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@maru_aska5 күн бұрын
Even from a Japanese perspective, I think the Shinkansen reservation system has flaws. It may be unavoidable that it doesn't take into account carrying large suitcases, considering that the Tokaido Shinkansen is mainly used for business purposes😢 Have a nice trip!
@JayandKarolina5 күн бұрын
Unfortunately we found it super confusing and not intuitive… So next time will use Klook definitely because it’s way more foreigner-friendly :) But we believe that if people are taking this Shinkansen quite frequently for business meetings, then they probably know what to do! We loved Kyoto so hope you’ll enjoy our next episode too! Thanks for watching 😍🙏🏼
@TONKtag2 күн бұрын
5:32 You should avoid touching the monitor with your hands. Japanese people generally don't do this. 13:46 You should also avoid touching food with your bare hands as it can get sticky. Japan is clean because very few people do things like this.
@きゃん-v9i2 күн бұрын
Sorry if I offended you!😢 I'm Japanese There are no such rules in Japan. because they didn't do anything wrong I was able to tell you.😊
@TONKtag2 күн бұрын
@@きゃん-v9i I didn't say there were rules. I said many Japanese people "normally" don't do it. As a Japanese person, teaching them properly so they won't be disliked is also an act of love!
@pekomike25025 күн бұрын
It has been 50 years since the current Shinkansen line in Japan started operation, and the speed is fast. The next generation linear Shinkansen line under construction, the current Shinkansen line is 300 km/h, but the linear Shinkansen line is 500 km/h between Tokyo and Nagoya, takes 40 minutes, and connects to Osaka at the end. Most of the trains run in tunnels. It is scheduled to start operation around 2028. It will be faster than the current Shinkansen line. Also, since cash payment is an old business custom in Japan, small shops often pay, so please carry cash with you.
@popozz4 күн бұрын
Unfortunately, due to various problems, it was announced that the opening will be around 2031-2034.
@寛一寺澤4 күн бұрын
50年ではありません60年です
@joshnlil4 күн бұрын
Love your enthusiasm in exploring new countries. A hack for Japan, Airbnb is cheaper and bigger than hotels. It usually comes with washing machine & dryer. This is due to the fact there are many houses and a declining population.
@JayandKarolina4 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for the tip! We always try to compare Booking.com, Agoda, Airbnb, and Trip.com but for some reason all the places in Kyoto during that period were super expensive 😂 We knew it won’t be the cheapest place to be (since it’s super popular for the foreign tourists) but we didn’t know that a private room in a hostel would cost around $100 USD/night with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities!
Do you mean 17 ice-cream vending machine? We tried it in our vending machine video in Tokyo and they were awesome 😋🍦kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnecaWiVrNWAqcUsi=vuCcZ2ja9aOSE2cK
@agechindesukedonanika4 күн бұрын
@JayandKarolina ⇔ 新幹線内をワゴンを押して歩く販売員から買うアイスをその販売員を止めてから買って食べたか?と尋ねました…。😅 (和文英訳する A I さん…出来るかな?😅) 普通のアイスとは全然違うアイスで旅の思い出になる新幹線アイスです ❢
We could somehow experience it when in Japan but being totally honest - even if we were also tourists we tried to respect the culture and local customs and unfortunately it’s not always the case for everyone visiting so we somehow understand the frustration that Japanese people may have. Especially in Kyoto, the overtourism is very concerning 🥺 Don’t worry, we try not to take it personally because we do really believe that we provide great value to our viewers ❤️
We're already out of the country but this is such a great recommendation! Thank you 🙏🏼 We're sure, we'll be back to Japan soon!
@michaeljohndennis22314 күн бұрын
I’m a new Irish subscriber and I love this gorgeous and handsome English lad with a gorgeous English accent - is he single? Because I’d date this hot handsome hunk in a heartbeat 🇮🇪☘️🇬🇧😍😍😍😍😍😍
@danielcrane36484 күн бұрын
the food looks vile
@SMLee-c7t5 күн бұрын
tokyo metro too complicated
@JayandKarolina5 күн бұрын
Yes haha it was like a maze!!!
@waterclear65292 күн бұрын
日本の旅行には大きな荷物はいらない。日本で何でも買うことが可能です。身軽なのが一番大事です。
@JayandKarolinaКүн бұрын
It’s a good tip but we’re full-time travel content creators so we cannot really travel light 🤭🤭
Before about 2000years ago,the place which Japan was build is ,first emperor called YAMATO(Jinmu) was borned is Miyazaki city in Kyusyu.
@genchan1224able5 күн бұрын
こんにちは。途中で富士山と伊吹山か見えてますね🗻あの山は恥ずかしがり屋なので顔を出すのは珍しいです。ラッキーですね。Have a good trip.
@JayandKarolina5 күн бұрын
We were so lucky to see them both on the way 😍🙏🏼 Next time we’re planning to take the day trips and stay in the mountains to really have the best of experiences! Thank you so much for watching!
A twin bed private spacious room for USD $80 in Kyoto is cheap and do go to the Onsen. It's never a complete trip to Japan without visiting the local Onsen. I went with my siblings and brother-in-law when we were in Kyoto. Beautiful city and Tokyo train station indeed is chaotic but luckily for us, we can read the Chinese characters and we always use landmarks to identity the areas when travelling.
@JayandKarolina2 күн бұрын
True! Good to know! We would definitely need to come back to Japan for some more exploring because definitely 18 days wasn't enough when you're also filming on the way! 🇯🇵🍱🎎🗾 Do you have any Onsen in mind that you would recommend? :)
@chalayan2 күн бұрын
@@JayandKarolina You guys should have included Onsen when planning a trip there as Onsen is a big cultural thingy in Japan. If you have the budget, there is a Onsen which is on Mt. Fuji (Lake Kawaguchiko Onsen, Hakone Onsen) and also there are a few in Kyoto which we googled online while visiting there. Is like going to Budapest without experiencing the famous Szechenyi baths.