The SCARIEST thing that happened to me in Japan

[@RachelandJun]

Omg that's terrifying!! D:> I definitely think it's to check how often someone's at home so people can case the house for breaking in because it honestly isn't that uncommon anymore. There are neighborhood notices every now and then in Japanese to be careful about break-ins. It's one of the big reasons apartments on higher floors are more expensive, because they're safer. And it's also why a lot of Japanese people will try to convince you not to live on the first floor if you're a woman. The first time I stayed in Japan it was for three months barely a block away from Jun's parents, in an apartment on the first floor, and they were super freaked out by it lol. A quick google search in Japanese shows a few pages on people experiencing the same thing. If you google "玄関ドアにテープ…不在確認し空き巣　大阪などで３００件か" there's a news article about some dude doing that 300 times in Osaka to steal stuff. He got arrested at least... but yeah, break-ins.

[@Taylor_R]

+Rachel and Jun omg thanks for the info 😱

[@risakoiscoolwithm]

Rachel and Jun I wouldn’t live on the first floor either lol

[@user-gg6do1zp7k]

Rachel and Jun Hi!

[@katherinetys]

Very famous fact if you’re living in Japan especially if you’re a female. Also never leave a schedule of your work etc around the house, that’s what they are also looking for. my flight attendant friend actually came home and found a guy living/sleeping there when she was out of town. She had her schedule on her fridge

[@kjcovers98]

Katherine Thorpe omg I’d be so freaked out if something like that happened to me 😱 thanks for the info!

[@sharlainjapan]

Hahaha I couldn’t sleep that night at all😅😅 Was just waiting for someone to break in >_>

[@Taylor_R]

+Sharmander ahhh I’m sorry 😅 thanks for being there for me (as always!) ❤️

[@grmpyland]

lol poor sharla #shaylor forever, it's not that you guys have each other! :)

[@elle0024]

I imagine Sharla watching over Tay in a fighting pose, waiting to strike lol

[@jeanlow129]

That would have spooked me as well. Bet you guys were freaking every time Rosie barked.

[@vp4744]

With Sharla's martial arts sword skills, the intruder would've been split in two.

[@jennifer9084]

I would say get cameras for your new place just so your protected if you decide to buy a house.

[@jacquelynpeters7149]

Jennifer A are there even houses to buy in HK?

[@KiraHunter2310]

Cameras wont protect you. But they will show evidence if anything happened

[@Lettucethink]

Cameras won't protect you but with a little ingenuity, that could change. I would love a smart home system that tied encrypted, password-protected camera access to a smart watch, at least within Wi-Fi range. Being able to see past the front door before you enter it, or around a hallway corner with night-vision on a dark and uncertain night, would probably alleviate so much stress and save lives too.

[@PurpleSwils]

yeah, my family had some around the house and although it wouldn't prevent a theft, we had a phone app that would let us see the cameras so I always checked them before I arrived home just to be safe... so creepy though, I know that feeling.

[@itseveryday8600]

I wonder if it was a fan of your channel, who wanted to confirm if that was your house, by sticking that tape (at a pretty noticeable hight on the door). They would get a confirmation by your post on youtube like this, or on twitter, instagram etc that says you found this creepy tape on my door wtf!! I say this because there was a Japanese youtuber 'pinky kid/oddeye', whose house got confirmed by fan, with a trick kind of like this. Someone called a delivery call-girl (a prostitute) to pinky kids house. Pinky turned the girl away, but he later posted on twitter that some asshole called a prostitute to his house, ranting, pleading angrily don't do this. Well, it was a set up. And who ever arranged for the delivery, now knew it was legit Pinky's house & later on posted pinky's address on the web for all to see. I think it was smart of you not to say anything about it, until you had left that house.

[@auroraborealis675]

Ooooh that's a smart idea. Good thing taylor didn't talk about it publicly right after it happened!

[@vp4744]

I'd have called the police first. Informed the neighbors second. Then mentioned to all friends. That way there are more eyes looking after you than you just alone in fear. Not talking on your channel is a good thing. Nothing on the channel should tie you to things at home/work/travel ever.

[@Joopis]

That's exactly what I was thinking too.

[@catbarnard2833]

That’s a real possibility actually, didn’t think of that

[@lexi1428]

Freaky!! When I lived in Japan I was followed home from work by a young man. There were no other people around since it was in a small neighborhood past 10pm. At first I thought he was just trying to pass me because he was walking from behind me so quickly, but as soon as he got next to me he slowed down and started walking shoulder to shoulder with me to the point that he was veering me into the wall beside me. He never attempted to talk or make eye contact so I was so confused. I stopped suddenly and he hesitated but then he continued walking. I pretended like I was on my phone and waited, but when he crossed the street he stopped and waited. Luckily, A woman came up around the corner with her groceries so I walked as close to her as possible to try to deter him. We passed him together, and started climbing the 50+ stairs up the hill. At the top, she turned to go a different direction from me, I heard him literally start running up the stairs behind me. My apartment was super close to the top of the stairs so as soon as I got to the top I ran inside (luckily my building required a key for the main entrance) and i had just enough time to get in. I ran upstairs to my apartment, kept all the lights off, and peeked out the window to see him pacing outside looking up at all the windows, I'm assuming to try to figure which lights turned on so he knew which one was mine. After a few minutes he finally left. I told my boss the next day and my company put me in a new (and nicer!) apartment the next week. Despite this, I still think Japan is one of the safest countries in the world ahaha. I never had any other problems or even an inkling of fear at any time of day or night after that freak incident.

[@LittleSparklingStars]

that's really nice of your boss!

[@MusicdudeForever123]

Omg that sounds so scary! Good thing you're safe now

[@NocturnalMortum]

Omg stay Safe! But your boss is nice!

[@HelloTravelHolic]

The tape seems super suspicious! People often target girls on their own ㅜㅜ I'm glad you're okay. I had two experiences in Seoul, Korea when I was living on my own. Someone was trying to open my door at 3am... not cool. They failed but I never slept when I was alone after that.

[@pennyp158]

Same here! Two drunk guys tried to open my door at like 1 am and I panicked, ran to the balcony and called the police. I was so scared.

[@enviivne]

That photobomber 😂😂😂

[@jenna959]

enviivne my spirit animal

[@liancabacungan4818]

10/10 😂😂😂

[@michellesimmons2756]

he was so cute lol

[@cl03cl]

Right 😭

[@enviivne]

That computer lighting... Perfect for scary stories 😱

[@Coratison]

lmao that random guy saying hi at first I thought he was a fan haha maybe he still was a low key fan

[@kaitlynward7131]

I’m really glad you’re going to keep doing your own editing and content creating, too many youtubers get big and just hire a bunch of other people to do everything for them and it really loses its appeal. Zoella is one of them, I used to love her but this last year she seems more of a figure head and less of a creator and it just feels flat. No heart in it. Keep on doing the crazy stuff you do Tay Tay!!

[@kaitlynward7131]

But thats just it, she's not doing a lot of the same material. Take her book club, I loved the Zoella book club, in the past she would hand pick 6 books and do a full video review of them. It really got a lot of girls reading and talking about books but this year she had other authors pick the books, she did a short description in a vlog not a stand alone video, and she hadn't even read all the books when it was released! Even in her xmas product launch video she went in not knowing what the products looked like, it was all her team who did everything. I get she's been busy with the move, but this is suppose to be her job, where's the pride in having other people do everything for you and just putting your name on it?

[@Windsguidance]

Kaitlyn Ward I agree with you about the Zoella issue. Her videos lost their charm :/

[@nienkefrederique]

Kaitlyn Ward zoella has 12 million subscribers. Ofcourse she needs a team and has to change lol xx

[@gingerEmlol]

In England there is a similar tactic to the tape, basically thieves will leave a certain shape or sequence of carvings on peoples properties to indicate if the homeowners are rich or poor, if the tenant is vulnerable or not, if the owner is in or not, if they have pets, if they have been burgled before, if the owner have an alarm or if they are a good target etc. Not gunna lie it’s pretty scary.

[@christinetheravenclaw27]

The Devil Child same thing in Germany. It's pretty scary to see these signs.

[@duchessedeberne3909]

Same thing here! There are sign for: "women alone", dog, lots of loot. Get rid of them as fast as you can

[@no-kt4uz]

jeez! that is really scary. Do you guys know any of the signs? or where the signs might be put so when i move out i can make sure to get rid of them.

[@christinetheravenclaw27]

n o there are lists with these signs on the internet, so you can try to compare them, if you ever find one (but of course I hope you'll never see one). I think they are usually drawn on the door or on the street. At least that's what I heard.

[@duchessedeberne3909]

de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinken_(Geheimzeichen) a list, although german (google translate should help) maybe it helps to read the symbols? Don't know if they are different in every country.

[@sheikahchic]

That’s a really common method robbers use to check if someone in living in a building, when they leave/come home, and how often. It’s something I heard about a lot when I was living in Los Angeles, but I haven’t encountered anything about it here in the Pacific Northwest. I’m really thankful that whatever it was about, you were not robbed, and were obviously safe. I would think that living in some place like Hong Kong, an apartment building would be more ideal, anyway, because of how packed together it is? I don’t know too much about the layout and distribution of buildings in Hong Kong, but everything I’ve ever seen has looked like all the buildings are packed together very densely. No matter what, I hope you just find your new home quickly! ^.^

[@kamin570]

In Germany they leave markings on the gate, the house, the door or the street to signal if there are pets, if someone is home, how many people live there and what kind of people live there. Sometimes even warnings for other thiefs, for example if there is a big broad man in the house or a big scary dog. Sometimes the police gives out warnings and says to call them if you notice strange signs somewhere, that you can't explain.

[@yunayuna0810]

that’s such a weird experience... i’m sorry you had to go through that. i have lived in tokyo for over ten years in a apartment but never have experienced something weird like that... Sharla’s such a good friend!

[@tinyloophole]

Okay, that is a pretty freaky story! I've never heard of that! I wonder if it was someone who was trying to meet you at your house. I've heard a lot of youtuber's saying people try to come to their house. I really hope not because that's weird and inappropriate! 😱

[@MRorizs2]

Yeah that's definitely a case of someone marking your house to break in later. In Brazil it's common for thieves to even paint a victim's wall with a code that will tell them things like what times there are people at home and how many people live there. It's crazy. I'm glad nothing happened to you and it ended up being just a scary experience

[@Shynight6]

fadeddreamss omg

[@memie9762]

I really love your intro! The pancakes look so good

[@piale1704]

Someone actually broke into my house a few years ago and it was horrible. We slept on the 3rd floor so we didn't notice, when we woke up my father told me they took our tv, his laptop and some stuff. Apparently it was really fast but that was the most afwul sensation ever, I'm glad nothing happened to you. Stay safe, people.

[@tinyloophole]

Finally Taylor saying "Good Morning, Everybody!" is in synch with my actual morning! Haha!

[@mowwi4785]

Well Rachel is right I also googled and so many articles came up about people getting the clear tape on the front door in japan. It seems to be a common way to check how often people are in the house in japan now. Although it's not only used by those ppl who are looking for houses to break in or the stalkers but also by the house owners to make sure they get to paid the rent or ppl that comes to the house trying to sell some stuff at the door. I've been living in japan for over 20 years and never experienced any criminal case or anything but your story remains me to be careful always even in the countries that is claimed to be safe. Thank you for sharing your story Taylor! 😘

[@haleyskye965]

One time someone broke into my apartment (on Christmas) by breaking the window and it took the landlord like a week to fix it. So a week with a busted open window in a shit neighborhood. Felt reallllll safe. 🙄🙄🙄

[@Blissyto]

Haley Skye ooh that would suck also yeh I live in a rough area and get constantly random people trying to open my door at night I've had a group of hooded people on my garden trying to brake in but our house is protected by a " big" dog it's a jack Russel but we put a note on window saying big dog and he can be aggressive soo lol .

[@lindadefrenchfries3890]

Taylor, I think your room and the door you left open in the dark is scarier than your story. 😨😵😱

[@val28ca]

Linda De French Fries Ik lmao I couldnt stop staring back there 😂

[@hei.bk2017]

I agree.....

[@lokiandbinxy2458]

I know it was so creepy and she had the scary music playing😫

[@annymouswatchers8053]

I've been here so long I keep forgetting to look at ur subs, ALMOST TO 1 MIL!!!! YAAASSS

[@chemicalclowns]

I know people do that here to see if people are on vacation or not, since your bf was gone i assume his car was gone too? Id suggest getting cameras like you mentioned, i know i have some myself and i looovee them cuz i get nervous xD

[@ostaniawhestalis8416]

It was creepy with the music and rosie walking in the corridor

[@auroraborealis675]

Haha she's so cute

[@harrypotato2778]

I feel you bro

[@_NikiKlein]

Hey, loved todays vlog. Just wanted to let you know that yesterday I finally got out of the hospital and ate for the 1st time in over 48 hours, since I already told you about it on Wednesday, im telling you this in case you wondering if I am good again.

[@ivykat9009]

Gianna Olivier I hope you’re feeling better!💗

[@leannevantyghemleroux6003]

So glad everything got better !

[@Madelope]

Glad to know you're up and about! Hope your feeling much better now

[@chiafairy7091]

Gianna Olivier we have the same name. It's rather rare where I live so I am happy Gianna! :D hope you're well out of Hospital!

[@thecassanovak]

Gianna Olivier Glad you are okay! :)

[@briesulit]

I really love this storytime Taylor. I’m just glad you are safe now. It was really nice of Sharla to join you for a night because that is really terrifying.

[@galaxiesihun]

what creep me out here is rosie outside the looking at you 7:06😂😂

[@liancabacungan4818]

😂😂😂😂

[@Saumyaaine]

😂 😂

[@jennakonkus1222]

Great way to start my day those banana pancakes looked so amazing 😉

[@paigemya]

You are seriously my absolute favourite youtuber. I watch all your videos the second they come out! Love ya!

[@samantha7045]

That is terrible and I'm happy you're ok. I really wonder if your neighbors had it on their doors as well, or if because you mentioned something on KZbin, they were targeting you. I'm glad you shared this because now many of us know to watch out for that.

[@stacysmith7387]

Love your content. You seem genuine and positive and give your viewers honesty which is hard to find with popular youtubers.

[@Keirabug]

As a cute girl, I think something like this could happen literally anywhere unfortunately.. it is something women have to look out for and be on guard constantly. This is actually one of the number one reasons I am afraid of being single. Because I always want to have a male available to travel with me or be at home so I can be seen with a male around strangers.

[@aarsenault71]

Don’t ever ever ever tell the internet when/if you’re home alone or won’t be home!!! I’m glad you’re okay! I had a similar situation happen at my house! I was quite young at the time but someone tied a string across my drive way and across my back door! They came and did it late at night while we were all asleep it was very creepy! We ended up moving because the same person kept coming back doing weird things like that to our house!

[@caleighrosebud]

I think it probably was someone trying to see if you were home. I watched a video recently from Mimei & Duncan where they talked about how easy it would be to track youtubers down in JP just by their door/things around the outside of their apartments. :O

[@Mys482]

Which video is that??

[@cthulhu2478]

Can't listen to the whole vid right now but just want to stop and say your skin has been glowing girl. Idk if it's because HK is so humid or because your skin / makeup is a lot brighter but yeah. Looking flawless ! Love it !

[@liyanafatehah4069]

Im glad that nothing terrible happened to u though. Stay safe taylor and love u 💕

[@estelle8757]

The part when Taylor started to tell the scary story what scares me was the music X(

[@zhangcieng]

Dreamz 4everr same, I was home alone too so that didn't help the mood 😅

[@avke3689]

New subscriber. I've never really understood my kids watching KZbin but you and Safiya are getting me through a rough/confusing/difficult time. Thank you. (Catching up on years of content- I have fertility issues too- part of the reason why I'm here.) It's amazing watching you grow. Baby dust your way x

[@isrnwz3619]

The last time I was this early Taylor was in Japan

[@IllusionForWicked]

I really like it when Taylor recorded her daily life and later incorporated (the part that she didn't show to us) into her video. It gives more credibility towards her story/vid (like the one from her sister wedding, very beautiful moment and SWEET). However, I also can't help but grew uncomfortable by looking at ajar door as she is telling us the story.... I'm just like waiting for something to pop out from there. (o.o): p/s: then, come along Rosie

[@xo_zuzi]

This is honestly freaking me out! 😨😵😭 I’m so glad you’re safe Taylor!

[@jannasanmiguel9615]

Wow thank God nothing bad happenned to you and Rosie!!! 😱 I really love having story times withhhh you! Hoping to see moreee videos like this please *crossed fingers*

[@saykay6801]

Love the way youve been cutting yur videos, very prime much good

[@georginawhite6455]

My house got burgled when I was away on holiday and they ruined and stole all of my things and left the back door wide open and my bedroom window wide open. I learnt that when people burgle you they mess with things on the outside e.g., throw your mail on the ground or turn off the power via you outdoor power box so they can see if someone is home depending on whether or not they pick up the mess or fix it. So it definitely sounds like they were simply trying to burgle you! Apartments are definitely more safe because there is often only one entry way to an apartment, thus less ways to get in and out xx

[@toastedpina]

I am so happy nothing happened on that day...Please stay safe every one!

[@DamnBlackHeart]

Seems like the tape placed on the door is definitely a sign of a thief checking to see if the house is empty. It's also not the only way they check. Sometimes they will leave things outside your house like cans, stones, string tied to the fence, bags, and so on. Whatever you do, do not ignore them. It may not look obvious at first, or it looks like random litter but it could be put there by scouts for criminals targeting a house or neighborhood. They may also check opened mailboxes to see if it's full to tell if the people are away or not.

[@PYunaleska]

Glad you are safe! That sounds super scary for you. It's why I never say when my family go away online until they are back. I'm a book reviewer so a lot of people have my address-while most are publicists I'm very careful about my security. It sucks having to do that bug it's better to be safe thsn sorry! Take care x

[@abeer7555]

It's so cold today, but your video made me so cozy and fuzzy ☺️ love you Tay! 💛💛

[@biancaunnasch4580]

Hey Taylor! I have done a quick research about that tape thing. Apperantly burglars put a piece of tape on your door or window. If they return and see the tape is gone, then they know you’re home. But if the tape is still there when they return, they’ll assume you’re not home and see that as an opportunity to break in. That could explain why it is not placed in a hidden spot, because they want you to find it and react. Take care and stay save

[@pet_tularhodes3687]

Omg that’s a scarey story I think being clear they thought you wouldn’t see it ! So glad Sharla came to the rescue especially after what happens to Mimi

[@nadiabarmasse5294]

the pancakes look so good ! and Rosie is so cute

[@0Flow0]

So in the comments people are saying the robbers were trying to steal Rosie? I guess she has to be pretty valuable if she's a poodle.

[@DizZyDiceS]

The guy in the back though 😂😂 Also, I love story times 😁 And I thought Japan is not that safe tbh. With all the groping and whatever else happens 😨

[@yagiyulle]

DizZyDiceS I believe that only happens when its on a packed train so you don’tknow who did it. My sisters went there there for a bit and said it was super clean and safe. I guesd they wouldn’t do anything when there are so many watchful eyes. Forgot to say this earlier but I think HK/China is much less safe. We are always advised to have our bags in front of us where we can see because of the possibility to get stolen from someone in the city. I hope Taylor stays safe she probably knows since Elbow-San is from Hk himself but I can’t help but worry.

[@nocchu5035]

DizZyDiceS Hm, when I went to Japan it was completely fine!! I went to Osaka, but idk about the other areas

[@amberchan1895]

:O omg! that's so scary! thank you for sharing the story so we can make sure to keep an eye out and be careful!

[@Kriiz67]

i agree it was meant to scare. So sorry that happened to you kiddo.. its sad because it's stuck with you and stolen a bit of your peace. As a Mom and Gramma I want you to pray over your home now and your mind and heart. Then fill that spot with positive like peace love laughter friendships all the good good stuff. No one should take our shine!! Take Care Taylor.

[@yosra229]

Am I the only one who is watching the video and keeps starring at the door as if someone is going to walk in the hallway ...no? Only me? Okey by'

[@zalfaizdihar6728]

Me 😂😂

[@murjut5752]

Im only creeped out by the open door haha

[@stacysakamoto9343]

no same the hallway was giving me heebiez

[@fxsarmy8899]

I kept looking at the 2 lights from the other room xD it looks like eyes 😂

[@emi3623]

Once I saw (at night) right next to my airbnb , a guy who was wearing a suit (probably finished his work), standing under the street light I dont know from when and then a young girl like in early 20s walked pass by and he grabbed her and hugged her. And the girl was like just looking down and not responding , very quiet and trying to just go her way. At first I thought ' oh that couple, they must be fighting' And the girl seemed mad to me at first but something kept bothering me kinda shady. Since I myself had experienced hentai's in Japan while traveling (even 2times a day) later I thought maybe that guy was some stalker who tried to do something with that girl. Very shady whenever I think of it. Careful girls going to Japan unless youre like a really tall sporty type!

[@ElianaLapaz]

I don't want to scary even more but in the USA that could be considered a sign of human trafficking. There was a News article about a girl leaving work and someone put a sweater on her car to target her so they can kidnap so while she was distracted taking off the sweater have her windshield someone could go behind her and grabbed her and that will be that. But she was a smart girl she knew that there were incidents like that happening around where she was living so she just locked herself inside her car and called for help.

[@ato_cajou8476]

Idk if it's me but you look so much happier in Hong Kong ! I'm enjoying the vlogs even more !!!!

[@mrcat4987]

I've experience a break-in too 😢 except, I was on holiday in France in a caravan and the intruder opened the door when I was sleeping, but I woke up when I heard the door open... (homes are ment to be safe, so when stuff like this happens it's so unexpected)

[@AdventureswithPinny]

WOW that would be so scary! I could totally imagine some crazy person targeting a lone girl or trying to see if people were home to rob the place. I'm glad nothing came of it and that you were ok though!! Sharla is a sweetheart too.

[@shaodowofmidnight]

I am so happy you are in HK. I am from HK myself but moved to Australia when I was young. I still go back to hk at least 2-3 months a year. When I graduate I plan to go back to hk permanently. I hope to meet you on the streets when I go back in December.

[@xxxe2ew1]

This is the craziest story !!! I love your videos !!!

[@vp4744]

Tay, about those stolen Barbie clothes, I think you may have underestimated. I know someone in Indiana who sent all her Barbie clothes collection to an appriaser and the first offer she got was $15,000. I don't know the details, except that all the stuff was in original packaging.

[@justinewhite-hadley3138]

Duuuuude.....freaky!! I'm glad Elbow San is there with you. Cameras are a great idea. I guess being a you tuber, it's hard to keep your life private. Just be as careful as possible with "sharing" when you leave to go places. It's good this is always a day or more behind. If someone knows thats a furnished rental they'd assume business folks would be in and out. Just travel during the day and keep your eyes peeled. Be safe Hun!!

[@xXxNaDiCaxXx]

Omg that guys in the background, so random x) also i was wondering if you were gonna stay in this temporary place throughout December and all the holidays or is your full time place gonna be where you put up the tree and get cozy for Christmas? I was so happy to see that you posted, can't wait for vlogmass

[@pollypocket2282]

Woohoo! I’m early! Hi everybody! Thumbs up for Taylor’s next chapter!

[@dudet95]

here's some fresh nail advice: 1) if your edges get jagged lightly file them in one direction to smooth it back out 2) if you find you have dirt or grime caked onto nails that no handwashing will solve, then soak it off. i take baths rather than showers for this express reason. a warm 10 minute bath leaves me with clean nails everytime. if u only have a shower you could always make a small tub just for your fingers & soak them while watching tv. i hope these can help you in between salon trips !

[@nosheenkhalid.]

Burglars must have put tape on your door. If they returned to find the tape gone, then would know you’re home. But if the tape was still there, they’d assume you’re not home and see that as an opportunity to break in. Thieves are even trolling social media sites like Instagram and Twitter, searching to see who's on vacation or information revealing people’s travel plans or in this case your bf's?

[@enviivne]

The only logical (and not scary) thing i can think of is someone leaving a note and then changing their mind so they took the note and left the tape.

[@naomimoore1465]

If they took a note off from the tape it would've been loosened and not so prominently there

[@enviivne]

Indiamadisonn I think they just tore it off (the tape bit that was attached to the note). But who knows🤔🤔🤔

[@enviivne]

That was me trying to come up with a logical and not so dangerous possibility... But honestly, i think robbers really. It was just a way to gauge if the renters are out of the country.

[@breadstickavenger]

+Louisa Williams they do this especially if you have a puppy, because they’ll steal it and sell it

[@springranch1384]

Louisa Williams 🐶My thought exactly. Especially one as famous and darling as Rosie. OMG. Can you even imagine how horrible that would have been! 🐶

[@GabbySaidSo]

*Queue the scary music* as Rosie creeps through the hallway 😂😂

[@kellietatt]

You're dog is so adorable I'm dying !! Especially when she has her tounge out a bit ! 😱😍❤️

[@minutekanji7082]

Some organized crime groups use these kind of signs (like scratches or letters on the door or the mailbox) to communicate with each other. This is how they show which houses are "interesting" or easy. You could leave your webcam with the sensor movement activated to record anything suspicious. Although maybe it was just a prank (as you said, the position on the door was too obvious). I'm glad you moved anyways. 気をつけて下さい

[@beibei881230]

Such a scary story! I checked it online it is someone try to confirm if anybody lives in the house or not ‘cause they tried to break in . You really should call the police right way. I’m glad you moved after that.

[@beibei881230]

A A Totaly agreed

[@zaida20902]

Lol elbow-san surprised me to with that music lol 😂😂

[@Sticker6181]

This video your Canadian accent was strong. Never heard it till now :)

[@alyssamckay404]

Yassssss, my finals week made better by taking a break with Taylor

[@Secretcrushonglam]

Taylor, could you please ask Rosie if she'd do another bedroom tour ? I loved her last one, she was so adorable! THUMBS UP IF YOU WANNA SEE ROSIE DO ANOTHER BEDROOM TOUR

[@Joopis]

I read in an article that burglars put the tape there to tell if you've been home or not. If they see the tape is gone, they know you're home. They were probably hoping you'd be on vacation or not home for several hours so they could rob you and not get caught. So, they want you to notice it or remove it in some way so that they can tell.

[@kimaboho9778]

What if they checking if you moved out of your house yet ? Like someone who knew you moving out and are interested in the place ?

[@teptia]

Ok, so these are really happening? Once my friend, who was into Japanese culture and movies, was watching some Japanese movie about a couple who was living in houses in which owners leave for vocation or so. The way they know that nobody is living there they glue ads on their door exactly how there was tape on yours. If owners comes back, then they see that ad was taken off or ripped in half and they don't bother getting in and looks for another option. I was trying to look for the movie or to remember the name but it was ages ago. So i think just some people wanted to make a cosy nest in your place. I am glad all was fine ^^

[@cruzwu1282]

Hearing it scared me!!! The music ... oh gosh T^T I keep looking behind me, Taylor I'm so glad nothing happened to youuu.

[@samirosechae7590]

Feel safe taylor! 😇

[@steff8551]

A really scary experience Tay. Now that you're planning on moving to a house you should put cameras and security alarms. You spend days alone when Elbow is traveling and a young (beautiful) girl alone is an easy prey sometimes. Be safe. Love you. Regards from Perú ❤️

[@Ashley-vs8nu]

That playlist! Elbow San is my spirit animal

[@sh1tbl1zzard]

you're such a queen aw

[@y4miko]

the creepiest thing that happened to me was when I was shopping alone and I decided to stop by MCdonalds to eat. since I was alone I went to the 2nd floor where there is tables for 1 persone with like walls around (idk how to explain but it's like in the ramen restaurant where you can eat alone). I was eating and like a few minutes after I guy came up to me and started to speak to me in mostly japanese bc he didnt know english. Since I was at this kind of table, from the entrance the only thing we could see of me was my shoes so he really had to know what I was wearing. I am not that good in japanese (i only studied 1 year) so we had difficulties communicating but he just kept asking questions like where I was from, why I am here, if I have a boyfriend... and even when I said i had a boyfriend (that was not the case but I just wanted him to go) he kept asking me if I wanted another boyfriend here in Japan and stuff like that. it was very annoying but also creepy but after a while of me saying I didn't want a boyfriend he just left without saying anything lol Also another time with a friend we were shopping and a guy just started taking pictures of us... we were both wearing jeans and a coat since it was cold outside so we were pretty confused it's not like he was trying to take pictures of under skirts or anything but still he was quite older than us so it was creepy af.

[@mavisxk]

Can you share your recipe for the banana pancakes? 😍

[@adrip1315]

mavisxk I think they were a pre mix.

[@hoxiaohan]

Hi Taylor! Love from singaporeeeee

[@mariianar9510]

I know how you felt.. on May some people broke into our house and it was awful I didn't care about the stuff they stole I was just thankful that we weren't in the house when it happened but I was paranoid for the next two months.. The worst thing that they steal from you is the sense of security we have in our houses.. When someone breaks in your house you just feel that there is no safe place anymore. We left the house for a month and a half and the went back but it so frustrating.. I was so paranoid

[@xnickim95x66]

Never this early, Can't wait for more Vlogs from Hong Kong!

[@차아이리스]

Hello! I agree that maybe someone was probably observing when you were entering your house. Quick story I used to live alone in a small building apartment in korea. I always felt like someone was coming into my house (landlord etc scary story but won’t get into that detail) so before I left to work or wherever, I would put A little small piece of paper at the very bottom of the door between the gap to check if it was in the same place when I came back. (So if someone opened my door the little paper would fall) Keep this in mind! It could also save your life from intruders or at least to let you know if someone has been in and out of your house if you’re ever feeling a little unsafe. (There are some cases were people have been found living in people’s homes for year and owners don’t find out till long later.) I’m not sure what intentions that person had in your case but I’m sure you were being observed maybe even stalked?

[@MarietaAlvarez2]

“The Shellacster” 🤣

[@__jelly]

Did you tell your boyfriend what happened when he was away for work? What was his reaction? Did he want to come home ASAP to make sure you were safe?

[@MyuNeptune]

That man at the cafe. XD Adorable reaction ahahah! I moved to USA and i live atm i'm pretty bad area... So I'm scared of any noise since windows are super low in those houses and to break in? The door probably could open if you put enough pressure . Not to mention people have guns so it gets extra scary.

[@Sunny-cx8uk]

The Japan tape thing is so scary! Have you considered buying a Nest camera or the Ring doorbell? They have a cloud/app video service that you can use to view and record motion activated footage... I’m not sure if they’re widely available in HK, but having video surveillance may give you guys some peace of mind!

[@wendymcbridemarinecorpscom8811]

Oh my Sweetie. Why did you touch it back then?! If it ever happens again Pease, don't. Won't the police need to check for fingerprints on the tape? 🙁. That's why you shouldn't touch , if your concerned, call police, my Love! Scary story. The doll story one was funny. Teaches that person a lesson!! I agree building living is safer. Blessings! W💕

[@sarinaesteves6844]

Love how she proceeds to give constructive criticism to further improve the techniques of the possible thief/stalker

[@aislinnyume2625]

Never heard about the tape before, not sure if it happens where I live, but I have heard of something similar looking for dogs. Except the marking where I live was something being tossed in the backyard or some type of marking on the fence, like a ribbon or chipping off a piece of the fence. So yeah, you were right to call someone to stay with you - for sure!