The Total Cost of Our Japan Trip | Japan in a Van Bonus Episode

We break down the cost of our Japan in a Van road trip, give you a few handy tips for embarking on a similar journey and explain what's coming next for the Juicebox channel.
In 2019 we went back to Japan. Hungry for more after "Japan Without a Plan", we aimed to seek out AE86's, Street drifting, Kanjo culture, tuning shops and much more.
In this twelve-part special, we buy another van and travel up the east coast, documenting as much as we could, getting ourselves into some hilarious situations.
Enjoy our journey through Japanese car culture over the next few weeks. This one has been a long time coming.
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[@patrickoconnor4641]

Neil: "it wasn't perfect “ Everyone : 🤨 yes it was

[@URBANBACKSTREETGARAGE]

yes!!! it was all we needed haha

[@juiceboxforyou]

❤️❤️

[@zionwilliams353]

sad to see the series end but loved every second of it.

[@chrisbarnhart4178]

so true..

[@kennykunie6660]

Total cost of Japan trip= Priceless

[@URBANBACKSTREETGARAGE]

spending time with your mates on a trip of a life time = priceless

[@kennykunie6660]

@@URBANBACKSTREETGARAGE subbed to your channel. Mad mini! Can’t wait to see it on the road

[@URBANBACKSTREETGARAGE]

@@kennykunie6660 hey 👋 awesome 👌really appreciate that mate :) hopefully on the road soon mate! Getting time away from the wife and kiddies is tuff! Gotta come up with some good excuses haha

[@kennykunie6660]

@@URBANBACKSTREETGARAGE I know the feeling. Got a couple of my own. It’ll come together in good time.

[@URBANBACKSTREETGARAGE]

@@kennykunie6660 it always does dude ;)

[@trombati]

Japan in a Van is one of the best series I've seen on KZbin ❤️

[@URBANBACKSTREETGARAGE]

being honest!!! i totally agree

[@juiceboxforyou]

❤️❤️

[@sunk3rn]

Loved the japan trip videos, i really liked the "interview" parts because it gave more context. Congrats on the playbutton!

[@lloydroberts7840]

Best series of videos I have ever watched on KZbin since its creation .... An absolute bucket list adventure . Thank you for sharing it all with us guys ❤️

[@juiceboxforyou]

❤️❤️

[@SweetActivity]

"A lot of people didn't like it at all." How can you not like this? Just in terms of effort alone this series deserves everyone's mad respect. I loved it! Stellar quality in camera work, storytelling and editing.

[@recessEH]

Honestly, probably the best "documentary" style video I've seen. the imperfections made it way better and genuine, keep it up!

[@juiceboxforyou]

Thanks!

[@bandwagon7177]

Brilliant series, don't stress on the audio, content speaks for itself. Only noticed it on one episode on my wanky studio monitors. Looking forward to the shed return, thanks for all the hard work.

[@mark_daly]

Absolutely epic series, feel like there's been something for everyone, I've enjoyed and looked forward to watching every Monday, especially the couple of Honda episodes. Thank you for documenting it all so well!

[@irishnoob5194]

My ears perked when you mentioned about making this as a DVD, god I hope that happens 😂😂

[@URBANBACKSTREETGARAGE]

yes!!! i want one too! just to have and support the channel

[@juiceboxforyou]

Currently trying to make this happen 🍻

[@irishnoob5194]

@@juiceboxforyou I’d buy them up in a second, would look well up on the shelf beside the drift bible 😁🇮🇪

[@courtneyfearon82]

By far the best car content I’ve ever watched!! Perfect example of what car Coulter is about this should be televised no doubt .

[@Primenumber19]

Repurpose the intro, I agree it’s dope

[@JDMism]

The intro reminds me of the ad jingle for a Japanese Home Building company called Sekisui House 積水ハウス

[@MW-zd5gn]

Any one else shed a tear throughout the series?

[@adamsheridan5819]

This is my 3rd time watching all episodes still the best Japan car series I have ever watched

[@JDMism]

6:07 THANK YOU for explaining that you need someone living in Japan to buy a car for you! So many people don’t know this.

[@JDMism]

Also people need to understand that you cannot legally use “slash plates” to just drive around, they’re temporary plates to move a car to a workshop

[@anthonythrottle]

as a fellow Video editor, i think i can say on behalf of all of us, we appreciate the effort that went into ALL episodes of the vlog

[@skumfarfar889]

This series has actually been really helpful for me when I try to explain to family and friends why japanese cars and carculture means so much to me, can't thank you enough Neil

[@juiceboxforyou]

Seriously appreciate that man thanks!

[@zodeaxplaysmc]

dude that intro gives me chills everytime

[@djcrossie]

Who the hell bitched about the audio? This series was awesome Neil and your commitment to the editing the interviews and the overall end product was 1st class

[@JDMSteve.]

I'm here since "Japan without a plan" and still here 👍 really enjoy the channel with everything u guys do and I was stoked to hear another Japan series was coming and it didn't disappoint one bit, awesome edits and I really appreciate the time u took to do all of this 👏

[@Cafferssss]

Feels good seein the channel grow doesn't it! 😃🙏🏻

[@therealbanksea]

3 men 1 van an Japan has been my go to viewing pleasures

[@paulocuento9949]

you guys literally made every car guys (japanese car culture fans) dream come true.. you will all be remembered as legends

[@juiceboxforyou]

❤️❤️

[@matthewbrowse9662]

By far the best Japan series on youtube, it was so insightful as to what can actually happen if you go to Japan.

[@r32dorifto]

I’d like to genuinely thank you for taking the effort of producing this series. The combination of raw iPhone videos, beautiful b roll and the crisp footage in general combined with the background music leads to a super atmospheric documentary. Possibly the most humble car guys out there having a blast without taking advantage of the whole KZbin game. Thanks lads

[@juiceboxforyou]

🍻🍻

[@NBoelkov]

You don't need to do these kinds of trip/videos for Japan only. You guys going to America for something cool, around Europe, Australia or whatever, would be just as cool. Your energy, passion and person is just great to watch, and the quality of the videos are just the icing on the cake. Keep it up!

[@juiceboxforyou]

Hopefully we can travel one the world open s up again 🍻

[@jackbrosnan2935]

Can’t wait to visit Japan myself the series just sparked the love again

[@TerminusVox]

Wait... people complained about the audio!? I can't recall noticing anything wrong with the audio while I watched the videos. Guess I'll have to watch the while thing again!

[@ninety5tag170]

My bucket list is “Ireland in a van” ....like what you did with “Japan in a van”....... shit... I should do “NY in a van” because I’m already here. Should I do it? Screw it, let me know if you ever want to come to NY. I have family In Kerry. Maybe we could swap! Lol!!! Love the videos..

[@juiceboxforyou]

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[@Lycothrax2012]

Honestly in my opinion this series has been absolutely brilliant, What you 3 lads did gave us a realistic and firsthand look into Japanese car culture that most people will never get to experience.

[@juiceboxforyou]

🍻🍻

[@itszessdot]

chances are i'll never even go to japan let alone being able to have half the amazing trip you guys did, you did such a good job of documenting all of this. Thank you for the chance to get to experience something I probably wouldn't have otherwise.

[@R3TR0_F0X]

I love seeing how genuinely appreciative he is about the trip. I would give up everything I owned to go on a road trip like that.

[@juiceboxforyou]

🍻🍻

[@ogfent]

Watched the whole series over this past few days. Been a way from JDM for a few years now and now I’ve got the itch again. 10/10 lads well done

[@cathalguilfoyle4131]

Genuinely one of the best film makers in Ireland, not just a KZbin creator anymore. Seriously talented Neil. Gonna miss this series but looking forward to seeing the vlogs coning back 💪

[@juiceboxforyou]

Thanks Cathal 🍻

[@djbriantalbot]

the realness of your channel completely overshadows any hint of production issues. this series is excellent!! I went myself a couple of times, and you captured the vibe incredibly well. I love Japan!

[@juiceboxforyou]

Thanks!

[@slammed66]

Guys!!!! Thank you. The fact you put this out on KZbin for free makes it a gift to everyone into cars and culture. I hope I can get there one day and experience even a tenth of what you did. Thanks again. Sad it’s finished but looking forward to more of the 86 build

[@toymachiney]

That intro music is absolute bliss to my day. Thanks dude :)

[@Razikido]

To hell with naysayers and anyone critical of the series, it was fantastic! Wonderful watching the three of you broken by lack of sleep and then completely revitalised by exceptional situations!

[@juiceboxforyou]

Thanks!

[@Ronanastra]

You need a Patreon or something dude. This content is absolutely worth supporting. I'd happily buy ye each a pint to help recoup the cost of the trip.

[@User-pf6wg]

I know we all loved the Japan videos but it will be good to see the lads back to their usual shenanigans

[@adamwhite9304]

I wish you made a full dvd of it , this series was a work of art , after watching them like 6/7 times now and It gets better every time

[@garagefind86]

I got the opportunity to go in 2009. From Seattle to Hawaii for 22 hours, to Japan for 8 days. I also blew my savings account, but agree 1,000%!! It was totally worth the memories and I would do it again in a heartbeat! So stoked to watch the series and catch up! Thanks for sharing the adventures!

[@margopetras2300]

The fact tht this series was so raw n so real is what made it awesome to watch, it really was an experience along with the music selections u paired with it, absolutely perfect! Had no idea this was your 1st attempt at something like this, u pulled it off gr8.

[@minihasahead]

The clips of reflection made the series that bit more special

[@whiteley1992]

Put off watching this for 3 years I shouldn’t of waited lol would 100% buy it on dvd man

[@RianC1477]

I really just want to say thank you for japan in a van it’s the best thing i’ve ever seen

[@ninjabob8170]

As a lad with a young family theres no chance realistically of me doing anything like this for a long long time, I appreciate the fact that we all got to live it with you lot. Seriously inspirational, cheers lads. 👍🏻

[@juiceboxforyou]

Thanks man! 🍻

[@Declan_McCulla]

the best irish channel on yt by far the whole crew just fits josh gooch barry and the rest class

[@icedoutshef]

Hands down the best document about Japan's car culture ever. Absolute masterpiece! I wish more people would watch it to understand what "JDM" really is about! Keep it up lads!

[@nicealloys]

It should be picked up by Netflix , brilliant series well done Lads , perfect

[@lucusc4002]

You can really see the passion you guys have through the videos. You made it almost feel like I was right with you guys.

[@LITHYY]

Can't wait till this channel blows up and you can do it full time, so underrated.

[@danielgray507]

I want a DVD/Blu-Ray of this whole series! I don't care what the price is cause this has inspired me beyond words!

[@juiceboxforyou]

Haha cheers Daniel!

[@Neverfast]

Japan in a van is one of the best auto/trip/docu/insanity video series on the internet and i can’t thank you guys enough for posting them!

[@juiceboxforyou]

🍻🍻

[@FrostMPB]

i feel this series was the closest feeling thing to the OG mischief videos, especially the mischief 3000, even more so with the post event content narration you guys gave it felt like the youtube videos they did after which I believe was the right process. it helped put words to what we were seeing & overall it was a good flowing episode to episode adventure documentary. For me I really enjoyed the non car stuff too, as it really did feel like you guys were just exploring japan and everything was real. Felt like we were experiencing it too! overall great experience

[@theodoredeverell3894]

Any imperfections in audio quality or ect just make it more genuine and real. Loved it.

[@adrianenglish511]

I visited japan in 2019, went to car meets, the honda museum, seen Kanjo racers and made some friends in the car scene there who i still keep in contact with. I miss Japan ALOT one of the best holidays i was ever on. With Covid and the borders closed here in Australia and being from Ireland i have been doing it a bit a tough missing family etc. For the last few weeks ive really looked forward to the JIAV videos. I made a ritual, every Friday after a long weeks work id sit down on the couch, with my dinner and a cup of barrys tea and immerse myself in each episode. It might be strange but this series really got me in the "feels". Excitement,nostalgia and longing to go on Adventures again... I miss home and Japan. Thank you for brightening up these last few months. 💚💚💚

[@juiceboxforyou]

Cheers man! Hope you can get back sometime soon, I know the feeling 🍻

[@thomasdawes4485]

A bloopers episode would be pretty cool to see! Amazing work again. even on this small video!

[@garethmccash5986]

the only disappointing thing about this trip was that it ended.....really enjoyed the weekly youtube clips as they made my mondays.

[@TheHughesad]

Would 100% buy a photo book of the trip Mini-edits would be great too! More manageable for some new-comers Maybe set-up a patron with an extra 2 videos and write-ups a month to help you get to a point where you can do it full time ! We're all dying for more

[@juiceboxforyou]

That would be a great idea!

[@yyams]

Your plan to knock one out every Monday for the foreseeable future is a wise one. I too shall follow this regime. And maybe afterwards, I'll watch a Jukebox and chill with a smoke.

[@MyMateBeN86]

The series was perfect even with the audio cos it was honest and you three enjoyed it it’s all about the antics and memories that’s what’s important to all of us

[@PirinenSA]

I never comment on videos, but i have been watching you guys fool around for years and i have absolutely loved it. Thank you for the insane japan series it was the salt to my mondays for the twelve or so weeks you had them coming. You did splendid job on the series! I personally didnt even notice the audio being wonky until you mentioned it. Big thanks Neil!

[@JamesSimpson83]

Good job. As someone who has been lucky enough to visit Japan a bunch over the past decade, I've LOVED the series. I've been missing Japan more than ever due to lockdown preventing another trip and this series has let me journey back there in another way - so I'm super happy it took 2 years for you to publish because the timing couldn't have been better for me!

[@juiceboxforyou]

Thanks James 🍻

[@timwedemeyer]

You’re too modest Neil. It was absolutely lovely. What’s a DVD? Sell this to Netflix. So good.

[@Giordo45]

Look Neil, you just proved something amazing: Passion is a ladder the helps you climb any barrier. Whether it's the language barrier, the "gainjin" barrier, or the economical barrier, you can do everything if you have a deep passion pushing you forward.

[@juiceboxforyou]

I really appreciate that, thanks! 🍻

[@dominikczyszczon1721]

just stumbled a crossed the series and binged it in two days. best thing I've ever watched !

[@david6050]

I’m the only one who gets goosebumps when the intro drops??

[@juiceboxforyou]

🍻🍻

[@leighharron]

Great series and really helpful and honest of you to go through all the money and itinerary info too. The fact that none of this is staged and a lot of the time it’s just jammy feckers being decent to people and things working out your way. How many times were you asking yourselves “how did we get here?”!!

[@ibrahimghani5605]

The series is much more professional than any shit documentary on tv. Keep it up guys! Very enjoy every second of it!

[@multipurposepaperbox]

Don't worry about the very few shortcomings, still a 10/10

[@bradyspage]

Thank you Neil! We genuinely couldn't ask for better.

[@EJayNine]

Juicebox tours of Japan, now you're on to something! I've said it so many times but you fucking smashed this series out the park. Every single episode was awesome. The Video more than made up for the audio :) Monday is my new favourite day.

[@juiceboxforyou]

Cheers 🍻

[@alexshiina]

I really believe that Japan in a Van is one of the best series on youtube, it actually made me fall in love with japan once again. Also i've never been so jealous of someone in my life lol . Some of the things you filmed were really unbelievable, sad to see it end.

[@juiceboxforyou]

Haha yeah man! Once in a lifetime stuff

[@archiemelton9777]

I really appreciate you guys for doing this. I stumbled across you on the KANJO episode. Subscribe d instantly. I spent a year in Okinawa Japan USMC.in 95 . I remember all the shops. UP GARAGE, was everywhere lol same music &announcements & all. THEBEST DOCUMENTARY OF ALL TIME 👍

[@chadmanskids5458]

The best/realest Japan trip series I’ve ever seen. Everything about it was perfect I was hooked front the start

[@tegboy]

Was the best series ever on KZbin! Definitely get it on a dvd. There is a lot of us that would buy it without a hesitation

[@juiceboxforyou]

Currently working on it 🍻

[@robmoot]

i know the word "best" gets thrown around but I've been here since the beggining and i can hand on heart say this is the best youtube channel here on here and this is the best series on here.... you deserve to have the following you have and you deserve more lads! keep it up!

[@juiceboxforyou]

Humbled by that! Thanks Rob 🍻

[@Leishy]

The production quality of these vids was just above and beyond, it was an excellent series that I hope created some more traction for new people to return to your channel.

[@barbbachello]

Hopefully this series inspires Driftworks to make outsiders 2 😆

[@sjeverton]

Honestly the rawness of all it was just real and amazing you should be proud of this whole project looking forward to seeing your 86 comming along

[@dantregale218]

I know I have said it a couple times, but seriously this series was a masterpiece, every part even the shitty audio in the shed just added to the whole feel of the documentary, I have already restarted The series!! Surely this work of art of a series will get the new subs in!! I fucking hope it does boys!! Can’t wait to do a trip!!

[@juiceboxforyou]

Cheers man 🍻

[@towza123]

I'd be in the queue for a dvd if you did make it I massively respect the time and effort you guys put in for us to enjoy, genuine reactions not for the camera.. An amazing once in a lifetime trip we all would love to experience 🚗💥💨

[@CustomJawas]

"Spud Guys" :D Need that as stickers :D

[@URBANBACKSTREETGARAGE]

haha that gave me a good oul laugh

[@ginoguarnierigg]

What you've created from this journey is incredible. Like minded people like myself really appreciate how you have perceived this trip in video. feels like we get to experience it ourselves. Best watch on KZbin for a long time 🙏

[@juiceboxforyou]

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[@declanmccormack3263]

I enjoyed it that much I didn't care if sound clip was a small bit off .The choice of music suited the scenes perfectly didn't even think how much time and effort you put into the choice of tunes and the editing of video. Best car/holiday vlog I seen yet.

[@mikeyp8020]

Don't be so hard on yourself, it would've been a freakin monumental effort putting this together. It was a bloody awesome series and i'm so glad I stumbled across this series and ended up watching both series. I think what you fellas experienced are a bucket list for alot of us. It really felt like we were the 4 member of the trip. Very thankful that you were selfish to put this together for yourself because we wouldn't have invested our time on this. Smashed it! Everything about it was awesome, now you have alot of content to chop and play around with and get better with your techniques. Can't wait for another adventure!

[@juiceboxforyou]

Cheers Mikey!

[@MattyFPVx]

Would love a dvd with a picture book. Would be great to see each picture timestamped in the dvd. Flicking through the pages with the dvd. I just love this series tbh, it's amazing!

[@ash.williams]

Seriously, people actually moaning about the audio? Tell em do one 😂😂 this series was perfect, it's like outsiders but bigger and better. Definitely going to miss this series but looking forward to getting back to the 86 progress.

[@2kelol]

Showing 86 more complete than in the vlogs is just brutal! Now You have to keep up with it! :D

[@juiceboxforyou]

Haha sorry!

[@stephenfoley8809]

Neil,we all see the amount of work you put into this and it's turned out very well.its like watching a tv documentary..Thanks a lot for taking your time to do this and show us Japan,not just the cars.

[@juiceboxforyou]

Cheers Stephen 🍻

[@amdvideos3610]

It was a very well documented trip. Hard to believe that it was originally not going to be on KZbin. All the same really enjoyed it.

[@Dafine135]

Thanks so much for putting this together Neil and to Flip and Rueben for their content! The patience you have to filter through the footage and produce such entertainment is unbelievable. Enjoyed every second of it. Fucking legends.

[@1one3_Racing]

Man, people are crazy. I loved the talk to camera shots in the sheds. It was authentic and grassroots and perfect for the fly-by-wire trip. I thought it worked out fantastic. Really appreciate the effort you put in and wish I could throw you some money for your time. I have recorded so much footage on my car builds and tried to start editing but gave it up. So I know what it takes and appreciate it. Thanks.

[@juiceboxforyou]

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[@miltonguerrero2217]

Brooo everything was amazing... there was not a single point where the "sound" or the "quality" was an issue.. i enjoyed every single minute of every single episode!! U did what a lot of us wished we could do

[@juiceboxforyou]

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[@RobertMilat]

I would tottaly watch a compilation of all the edits from the series and the supercut too, I'd gladly watch the trip for 5 hours straight or however long it would end up

[@juiceboxforyou]

Awesome to hear, will 100% be doing that soon 🍻

[@Mistawes]

This has been whopper! The whole way through. Didn't notice any audio errors, or get bored or anything. I've loved every minute of it, and learned loads about a hobby I've followed for years. Something I'd absolutely love to do, and wouldn't come close to your lads trip. Thanks a million for sharing it all with us, can't wait to see more of the auld 86 and her mint pockets!!

[@juiceboxforyou]

Cheers 🍻🍻

[@CaptainTexas92]

Literally up there with all the great automotive series on KZbin. I binged this over two days each episode just got better and better. I’m a Honda nut and it was so cool seeing the Kanjo and Zero fighter content. You guys really should try and connect with Captain Bradford from JDM Masters. May lead to some good content for next trip.

[@rens2998]

The time you spent was worth it man! It's such an amazing price of artt his whole series. I'm so happy that this will be on KZbin forever

[@juiceboxforyou]

Thanks man!

[@shona5512]

I think a DVD would be a great idea. Maybe even a way to recoup some more money to re-invest into new equipment for the channel. Look forward to a shop getting set up. You really deserve to get more money from merchandise for all the effort you put into these videos.. You're sharing the Japanese and Irish culture to people all around the world, you should feel immensely proud of yourself for that.

[@juiceboxforyou]

Thanks man 🍻