The CHEAPEST day you can possibly have in Tokyo - including accomodation

[@kaka5656kaka]

As a Japanese, I also highly recommend all viewers here to get food in grocery stores coz it’s way cheaper than convenience store :)

[@zlee001]

More like inconvenience store.

[@bobwozere1]

@@zlee001 underrated comment

[@juliiashan4730]

Confirm as a constant traveler)) I went to Japan for the first time on student conference in 2013 and our group Japanese students showed us that’s it normal to go and get stuff from supermarket and eat in the park (it’s a bit hard to find em tho) so I do it every trip and only splurge in Disney Resort, USJ and most dinners)

[@ppdolina]

4 years ago I went to Tokyo and did this very thing. I was amazed to see ready to eat meals in groceries selling for 50% the following day. The quality was equal to a mid-range Japanese restaurant in Manila. Thank goodness the AirBnB I lived in was 5 mins away from the grocery.

[@haha-eg8fj]

I live in a neighborhood where there are 3 supermarkets around. There are a lot of convenience stores too. But I never go to convenience store except for getting a cup of coffee.

[@risafujii3369]

Viewer engagement :) Just discovered your channel and it's a gem! I'm Japanese and I like how your videos don't play up Japan to be this super exotic place, but you also don't treat it as less-than. Your videos are so chill.

[@astr0_637]

Viewer engagement (: That is entirely too creepy that the host slept on one of the bunk beds

[@alexcagg]

idk about that. I'd rather know who is around me so I can hold them accountable if need be. If your choices are Random strangers around you or the person who runs the place, id rather has the person who runs the place.

[@MavericKVlogs]

Hannah has a such a CANDID yet ARTISTIC way of communicating through her videos...A lot to learn here while still enjoying all of her videos 💜✨

[@twocentscinema8587]

This has been very insightful. I plan on going to Tokyo this fall and basically the money for the trip is the plane ticket. By watching these vids, I've learned that capsules, 7-11's, other convenient stores, and taking advantage of the deals on food, you can get by very cheap in Tokyo. I just plan on walking about the city and seeing it's culture and the people. And I've also heard on a video that you can rent a bike for $2 a day and save your legs and ride about the city.

[@travelingswede5774]

Viewer engagement!! I can’t believe you stayed at that guys place! That is soo brave

[@CurrentlyHannah]

I honestly would’ve bailed but I arrived at midnight and it was too late to change haha

[@danmorgan3685]

b-r-a-v-e is a common misspelling of 'desperation'.

[@SusannahWins]

Viewer Engagement! When my husband, toddler and I were in Japan we really craved western breakfast. We found business areas had a salaryman breakfast setto, which included buttered toast, a boiled egg, salad, and orange juice or coffee. When we stayed at a Ryokan, we had a traditional Japanese breakfast. I'm glad I had the experience, but since my stomach isn't used to fish that early in the morning, I preferred the salaryman breakfast.

[@peitonlife9411]

That style of western breakfast is called モーニング "Morning" and is quite common in Nagoya.

[@jasonmoser8957]

There is a total breakfast culture here with good deals on western-style breakfast, you just need to be able to identify a local coffee shop. They are all over the place.

[@briankooy4376]

Yes! For someone who claims to have lived in Japan for 5 years, she obviously doesn't know very much about Japan or its food culture. Traditional Japanese breakfasts can be found in any number of restaurants. If you're looking for a western-style breakfast, there are bakeries, cafes, and coffee shops all over Tokyo and other major cities. She needs to get out more.

[@ananashrabi3728]

I love how honest you are about the reviews Hannah!! Please make a lot more videos! Would love to see your channel grow a lot bigger!!

[@esaedvik]

It's always cool to see videos that make traveling more affordable. Picking up even some stuff to stretch the dime is A+.

[@ODriscolls]

I can't believe you stayed there. You are a hero to the budget traveler community.

[@niikon]

Haven‘t watched one of your videos in quite a while, but daaayyymn, you cranked ur editing to 11 girl!! Looks mighty fine 😊✌️

[@ree_iiinn]

viewer engagement i wanna go to that book capsule hotellll

[@SuperGokuSon]

OK that Book hotel capsule place A+++ defiantly wanna go there!

[@Kiev-in-3-days]

viewer engagement :) Not for everybody but bringing a self standing tent and sleeping in parcs, green spaces, or, my personal favorit, playgrounds, is totally doable. Just make sure you wake up early in the morning.

[@asasjpfk]

日本人だけどハンナさんの旅行ビデオ参考にしてます！紹介してくれるところがいつもステキ

[@AprikosenKlang]

Viewer Engagement - and I really like you're editing style. Also so inspiring to try out more myself ☺️

[@BerendsBees]

It was a great video and good to see that Japan can still be enjoyed on a budget.

[@lunalimited]

Viewer engagement! ;D When my husband and I went to japan I had a list of places I wanted to go and we did a TON of walking. It was either take the train and it would take 20 minutes or walk 20 minutes, so we walked. It was great!

[@armunro]

You're right; sometimes you can be too cheap. By nature Tokyo is expensive so you need to spend a bit more. Nice video as always.

[@77dris]

I'm a photographer who has never travelled anywhere, and Japan is the place I've always wanted to go. I came upon your channel by accident, and it's not only excellent, it has the information I've been looking for! PS. Viewer Engagement!

[@Name-ow4px]

i’ve went to japan twice it was amazing i love watching your videos and reliving the experience i wanna go back so much and live there someday tip, idk i think it’s better to get a hotel a little out of the city and take the metro in which is what we did and the pass-mo pass pays off because u will always use it in japan

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Very good idea! If you’ve got the JR pass then you can save some serious yen by doing that if you don’t mind the ride in.

[@roddy222]

I've have stayed at the Hotel MyStays in Kameido a number of times, its only a short 5min walk south of Kameido Station. Its cheap but you have to do your own room service which is no problem for me. When the wisteria is in flower at Kameido Tenjin Shrine it looks magic. Never had any issues walking around Kameido at night, always felt safe. Cheers.

[@andyl1047]

Loved the video. Can really tell your editing skills is getting better every video. Keep up the good work!

[@jeannedz29]

Hi ! I've just discovered your channel and I'm in LOVE ! It caters to all my traveling-to-Japan-for-the-first-time dreams !

[@jeannedz29]

And Viewer engagement !

[@millartiste]

The editing in your videos is really great

[@ManFinest]

He slept in one of the bunk beds what??? 😭

[@AmbientWalking]

Another great hack is that I want to share with everyone, especially if you need a lot of carbs is to Google 'Yayoiken' within Google Maps, and you will find that this particular restaurant has 19, yes, nineteen branches in Tokyo alone (They have branches all across Japan!). The amazing thing about this restaurant is that if you're REALLY on a budget, you can go between 5 am and 11 am (most branches are open 24 hours, if not till really late) and order a 'Natto Breakfast' for 390 yen. What you'll get is a portion of natto (fermented soybeans... it tastes better than it sounds), some seaweed, miso soup, a raw egg, a piece of tofu and here's where the best deal is: You can refill your bowl of rice, and eat as much rice as you like till... kingdom come. There's also complementary pickles on the table that goes well with the rice. If you're REALLY not into natto... then go for the next cheapest set, which is the fried egg set at 470 yen. I have survived for months in Tokyo on a 1000 yen a day budget with this hack. If you time it well, and get the cheapest set just right at 10:45 am or something, with enough rice (the rice is REALLY delicious) and pickles, it should last you the entire day. Intermittent fasting is great for you! You don't have to eat ALL the time! Here is the menu. www.yayoiken.com/en_files/regular_menu_pdf/31_2019.10Regular_EN.pdf?id=1481

[@angienatoyn]

Good stuff!

[@AmbientWalking]

@@angienatoyn Thanks! Glad you like it!

[@benbarling3790]

"Look at me, I'm such an activist." Haha. You have won the internet. :-)

[@brandonpau6395]

I love the way you edit and structure your videos! Its, simple, straight to the point and subtly witty, and definitely way better than the youtuber spiel. also, Viewer Engagement is a thing. hehe.

[@GregoryFariss]

Viewer engagement. Of course I read all your screen text. There’s great stuff there. This was a fun and quirky video, “how to get by in Tokyo if you really have to, but seriously don’t do this.” The library capsule hotel was interesting. This has been a welcome escape from the absurd reality that’s America right now.

[@thespecialist6831]

I found there is some western style breakfast places you just need to look for them, sometimes really hard lol... if you are in Osaka I recommend West Wood Bakers. One thing as well these places sometimes don't open till 10 or 11 am which is kind of weird for breakfast places but sometimes you gotta take what you can get.

[@stephanl.1909]

I liked the flow of your Video,editing was so on point with the music! ,Also great theme to show that Japan could also be favorable

[@jakeconnelly2441]

For around $20 a night you can snag a bed at Sakura Hostel Asakusa, which is *amazing*. Clean, friendly, and a great location about 2 blocks away from Sensoji and right behind Japan's oldest amusement park.

[@MIC321555]

I grew up in Japan and currently live in the US. You made me wanna go back to Japan! Great video

[@RaymondwLin]

Don't forget Sukiya and Yoshinoya do 500 yen (or less for small bowl) Beef Rice Bowl (Gyudon), you can have free water or green tea with it. A great way to get some warm food and a sit down meal.

[@bettyboop7426]

Many internet shops have cheap accommodation with everything you need,Lawson 100 yen shop for cheap food and after 5pm packaged food is reduced,so you can do Japan cheaply without affecting your safety or stomach

[@ChrisP978]

Headed to Japan for the first time in a week, pretty excited although my wallet is scared. Thanks for the cheapo tips!

[@tristanforsyth]

viewer engagement- lol "Smells like dude"-double lol *squeee-Im staying at that book capsule place in May next year!!! Greets from a fellow Aussie

[@Joe-yr9oy]

I too went back a paused to read the breakfast disclaimer. Oh but I can’t live without breakfast, could live without Japanese coffee though *another Australian coffee snob maybe*

[@jorgesaki7849]

Happy to see you in Japan again!!!. You are a "japanese girl" but with western manners and more friendly and open.

[@followthespider1309]

I love the way you say yeah.

[@DigitalArtcast]

Always love these videos Hannah so inspiring and informative love it!

[@evindrews]

'dude why is this chick so pale' lmao

[@feonjun]

I recall a passage from Ann Rice's *_Interview with the Vampire_* when a group of vampire ripped off a pale young woman's clothing: _"...they laid exposed her pale breast and pink nipple."_ It would explain why she's living in a coffin.

[@daifuruta581]

you didn't know she is from Australia and when you look nicole kidman she is pale as well but Hannah and Nicole Kidman are pretty.

[@Remianen]

Viewer engagement. :) This is awesome! Really informative! I tend to be a bit of a snob when I go to Japan (so shared spaces are never even considered) but the capsule style hotels are a great compromise.

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Yeah honestly I’m not a huge fan of hostels and dormitory style places, simply because I carry a lot of expensive items when I travel but capsule hotels are always so clean and safe, I really enjoy it!

[@tonya5897]

[@stephen129]

That capsule reminded me of the scene where The Bride in Kill Bill Vol. 2 has to one-inch punch her way out of a coffin. Oh and viewer engagement innit!

[@eazon]

Love you and your videos. Please keep them coming.

[@bobvilleza4060]

“Viewer Engagement” loving your videos : )

[@qbishop1]

Looking forward to seeing you reach 1M!

[@sakura9400]

Viewer engagement - That place was so creepy, but I love where you're staying at the end! New to your videos, now I'm going to watch some of your older ones!

[@LoveLearnShareGrow]

I'm a sucker for pause cards, so *viewer engagement!* I'm enjoying your videos!

[@constantinvonfragstein8457]

in end of february 2019 my son and I stayed one night in this capsule hotel (around 08:32 in the video) and is was absolutely an instagram theatre but horrible in real. It is looking soooo fancy but is a mess if you really want to sleep there. there is no sound barrier at all - all people in the room hear you and you them - the quietest noise from far away across the room is loud. The qualty of the "beds" or "futons" is so low they could leave away these and one would better sleep on blank thin wooden board. It is warm inside - no ventilator or air conditioning but ok I had a capsule in the middle row but the built in lamp doesnt helped here because also this thing creates more heat than light... And I already know a lot of capsule hotels; creapy old ones, cheap ones and comfort ones. None of these were that loud and that bad quality of bed. Never, never, ever again this one. Never! I didnt saw it as we enterd the reception first but a bad sign was that there is a bowl full of ear plugs... Hmm, guess why... But the staff was very nice - I got most of the money back and there was no discussion needed. Seems that they were experienced.

[@joeyguillen2081]

I bet it is mostly workers who cant get home and back because they are drunk or tired

[@Lisa-kf4se]

Viewer engagement 😄 Loved it! Great video! Me encanta! Gracias por el vídeo fantástico 👌

[@tiddlypom2097]

Viewer engagement!! XD Thanks for this, I'm trying to work out how much I should save up to visit Japan, and also how to manage as a vegan, so your videos are gold. cheers from another Aussie :D

[@edwinrosales6322]

Glad you were safe and sound after your *very affordable* accommodations!

[@markespley8740]

Hahaha !!!!! Hannah you crack me up.! I loved the low caffeine coffee trick 😂😂😂 that's was gold 😁😎🦘🐨

[@zedamex]

I absolutely can not skip breakfast. The first thing I feel when I wake up is an intense pain with my stomach saying FEED ME BEFORE I DIE!!!! So skipping breakfast is not an option. - This is probably due to the fact that I have been brought up this way, so my body is trained for it.

[@CurrentlyHannah]

I used to feel exactly the same way when I first started but I was surprised to discover it only took me about a week to adjust. The body is weird and interesting...

[@andgainingspeed]

The markdowns at the grocery stores as evening arrives are nice. 8K yen is plenty to budget for each day and yes, you will have a lot of fun. If you are a stinky dude you can pay less due to fewer safety concerns. 😅

[@jenfack17]

I stayed at that hostel (Book & Bed) last May! They also have one in Osaka!

[@AlessioTysonRiosSerra]

Viewer engagement Anyway thanks for your courage in trying that cheap accomodation. I really appreciate!

[@aiko_incr]

Naild it 😂 i love your videos tho they always are enjoyeble while you learning and stay fun to watch every time

[@dos-punks]

Viewer engagement! Had no idea about there not being a cafe culture in Japan :o

[@briankooy4376]

I was in Tokyo in December visiting my in-laws. There is most certainly a cafe culture in Tokyo. I don't know about other places, but there are cafes, bakeries, coffee houses all over Tokyo. There are also places in Tokyo where you can enjoy a western-style breakfast. In addition, you can go to one of the department stores in Ginza and purchase pastries (both sweet and savory), which are wonderful choices for breakfast. I have no idea why she stated that there is no cafe or breakfast culture, when there most certainly is, at least in Tokyo (and I would assume other cities as well).

[@bruno2756]

And if you don't want to sleep in a creepy place for 1000 yen, you could always pick the manga café option... also cheap and some of them even have showers..

[@joy-ry2er]

I love all your videos ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@xahal]

viewer engagement! Edit: FWIW, the Aichi prefecture has the モーニング, available virtually everywhere open in the morning, where you get a drink (coffee/tea), toasted bread and a salad or an egg, or both, for a really cheap price tag (essentially, the price of the drink).

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Oooo that actually sounds delicious haha. Thanks for the tip!

[@darcybarton2457]

Viewer Engagement. Really enjoying your video's, we are planing to do Japan either this or next spring.

[@redking8585]

Thanks for this, now I'm thinking I might actually go, 5000-10000 yen per day should go a long way sleeping cheaply.

[@rubenramirez-ar2]

viewer engagement that capsule hotel looked amazing!

[@Rocksteady72a]

"I don't like the KZbinr shpeel. It seems fabricated" "NoW iT'S tiMe to tALK ABouT todAY'S SpONsER :D" I'm only kidding though, loved this video :)

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Bahahahah this is exactly my internal struggle

[@andresm645]

viewer engagement! it's a shame I didn't know about the grocery stores when I was there. I think I wasn't particularly looking for them but I can't remember seeing any. I did almost every breakfast on kombini food so having the extra variety would've helped :( that inarizushi looked good!

[@taz_kempf]

You sure do some scetchy things for us here watching. That hotel place looked 😱. We sure appreciate it. Also totally love your top.

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Hahaha it was a terrible decision that I regretted as soon as I saw the room. I honestly would’ve bailed and stayed somewhere else but it was midnight and too late to leave hahaha

[@geastmead]

My girlfriend and I joke about how so many salads in Japan had ‘surprise pork’. It became a running joke.

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Haha surprise fish is everywhere too! Bahaha

[@hippopotamouses]

Viewer engagement!!! :) One of the most surprising things on my first trip to Tokyo was just how hard it was to find breakfast! I'd usually just end up getting onigiri or bread from the conbini.

[@davemanthey385]

Haha, viewer engagement. Nice one, Hannah. Normaly, I agree, intermitant fasting is the way to go. However, when I'm in Japan, I'm looking to eat at every oppurtunity.

[@kiwdwks]

Your videos are the best...thank you!

[@varlmorgaine3700]

Love the capsule hotel 😍

[@hannahan822]

Viewer engagement Lol I usually travel to Japan for work, so I probably won't trust my large suitcase in a capsule hotel... but I do enjoy the conbini so much that usually is my breakfast stop. :)

[@tonymoly8739]

I can only say DO NOT skip breakfast if you want to stay healthy. It’s the most important meal of the day. What you eat when you’re young determines how well you will cope when you start turning 50 when health issues usually begins....

[@CurrentlyHannah]

There’s a lot of new research out these days on the benefits of intermittent fasting which I can’t be bothered to write here but yeah, it’s not the crazy idea it once was :)

[@ginkgosunmontana7628]

That was a great video! Loved it!😀

[@piyushgupta9493]

That's like superr cheap!! Nice work Hanna! 🙂

[@markersandmemories]

"viewer engagement" Love you videos, Hannah!

[@NVDS26]

I'd love to see a video about how you decorated and personalised your room whilst working overseas considering you only have so much room in a suitcase to bring over things you already have hahah

[@curatedconnection6334]

Viewer engagement! 😁 The baby on the train on your way to Shimokitazawa probably knew you were filming her 😂 I so miss Tokyo!

[@JonFD]

Viewer engagement power activated! That first place you stayed seemed sketchy as heck!

[@SuperYt65]

What you could do if you want to save even more money than what Hannah achieved would be to get accommodation in Narita city and travel into Tokyo for the day. Okay train travel will be about an hour each way but greatly reduces cost.

[@sambitparida4370]

6:08 Holy shit this transition!

[@AndyLifeInVideo]

Loving this Tokyo on a Budget!!

[@WanderlustWithT]

The library capsule hotel is called Book And Bed Tokyo Ikebukuro. I don't think she mentioned this in the video.

[@Kitsune_Miyagi]

i am so happy to find your video. i'm a vegan who is going to stay three weeks in march/april in tokyo and i was afraid to starve XD

[@seandesmond5560]

Great video lovely Hannah!!! ❤ Japan looks amazing!!!

[@A.Achorn]

Viewer engagement. All your videos make me want to not just visit but move their haha but not in bunk beds

[@oaksbones]

viewer engagement ;) Turtles are cool :) Also @6:09 kindle? that's really cool!

[@joshflynn1569]

Great video! What is the name of the library themed capsule hostel? I'd love to stay there! Also, viewer engagement (Y)

[@masdelmar]

Viewer engagement (for free! :D ) Love these little gems in your vids.. damn you making us pause by intent!

[@kvinettaf09]

viewer engagement hehe

[@sebastianwardana1527]

wow, so japan is so cheap to have a great experience in, because for a little more you can allready improve this great experience considderably! This is great!

[@gwendyer5145]

This video was so good!

[@bangalorebajari]

Viewer Engagement. Found your channel this week, lovin your content :)