Tokyo City Night Walk | UENO

[@adventureswiththekurks8602]

Tokyo is so beautiful at night! Thanks for taking us along!

[@MrsJannaC]

Yes!! Gashapon machines!! I am older (40) and still love the tiny toys in them. I watch videos where people just buy those and open them lol. Since I’m commenting I just want to say my husband and I watch all of your videos, we love you guys 💜

[@Shinichisworld]

Thank you

[@mildredsanto622]

I love watching your walk showing the areas, it’s like being there

[@krissykriss328]

Shinichi is the BEST !!!!

[@大叔的退休生活]

what a beautiful city night walk, when the lights are on, it is like gold

[@mechcam796]

I remember walking from Asakusa to ameyoko market and passing by ueno eki. Was a nice walk and lots to see. We loved walking from place to place rather than taking the train.

[@MelissaGameDev]

As a game dev, I love to hear people's happy game related memories. I also had a Sega Saturn, and there were so many good Japanese games for it. I always try to stop in some stores when we visit Tokyo, but games aren't all that cheap these days! :)

[@nataliepriddle9909]

The walk from Ueno Station to Nezu shrine is lovely, might be worth a try :)

[@carefulconsumer8682]

Looks like Tokyo is opening just fine. Thanks for the update. Makes me happy to see people enjoying themselves. Stayed in that area with my parents in 1988. Different there now.

[@daniellehylton2245]

Who needs the Travel Channel, when I have you! ❤🌈👀 I can not thank you and Satoshi enough. I feel so connected to you both through your videos. I feel less alone and you both add 🌞 to my often ⛅ days! Hugs! 💋

[@anna_t19]

Ueno is nostalgic for me too.... I always stay there when I visit Tokyo 💕 thank you for taking us there tonight!

[@tinkcreates]

Thanks for the walk around Ueno. We went there last summer to get our first Ichiran. It was fun to see some familiar sights.

[@theboringkaren]

I've heard a lot about NYC in the 80s and I coudn't imagine Tokyo being similar to that! This was such a relaxing video.

[@dianabryant8052]

You got that right, we not young anymore, same hear in the US, people act like it's not a pandemic, good people I know for a fact once you start drinking and mingling, you let your guard down. Wear the mask, it really make a difference, I was so sad this weekend, I'm on dialysis and 3 people died within the month at the center, they had underlying health problems, but they were so vibrant, I have never seen these people sick, good women, then they were just gone. They were scared to go to the hospital because of the virus. When the virus first came on the scene my doctor said Diana take good care of yourself, this is not a good time to go the hospital, that was 6 months ago, I'm sure he told them the same thing. Very sad, if I'm taking care of me and following the guide lines and in return I'm taking care of you. God Bless you all and as I always tell my family. Momma loves you.

[@librarylady5528]

Hoping you stay safe and well. 🙏🏼

[@Shinichisworld]

Please continue to stay safe Diana

[@R.Williams]

I'm so sorry to hear about your health issues... My 19 year old daughter was in the hospital in June for 3 weeks with a kidney infection that turned to sepsis. She was sent to a nursing facility afterwards for another 3 weeks where she caught Covid. Fortunately, because she's young, she had few effects. If it had been you or I, we'd be in much worse condition I'm sure. I hope you're hanging in there. Its definitely not the time to be in the hospital! Please take care!

[@dianabryant8052]

@@R.Williams Thank you and glad your daughter is doing well. I take care of myself better because of the virus and seeing what other people go through. God Bless you and much love to you and your family.

[@rokalifeinlondon726]

You’re always very sensible in terms of wearing masks and social distancing. I wish more people are more like you and be considerate. Keep up the good work. 🙂

[@silvermesh]

Love your walkthroughs! Makes me miss Japan so much

[@patsyjohnson9878]

Nice city night walk! Our fall season starts tomorrow. The temperature has already been dropping. Thank you for sharing! Have an Amazing week!🌸

[@dennistani1986]

Shinichi, thanks for the tour........ nice to see parts of Tokyo.

[@t.fahrmann9757]

i think your description of this area, "rough on the edges" is spot on...and this walk: よくやった, すごい, どうもありがとう 🤩😀😄😁😂

[@marilynyoung8343]

Another awesome walking tour video Shinichi, I just adore these, I know I’ve said this before but you make it feel like we are out walking with you, and I so love the chat. I really like the gacha machines, would love to see you and your Uncle eat and chat at that restaurant. Thanks for the chat, look forward to the next one. We have marked off so many places to visit when covid is over so thank you for these videos. ❤️🥰

[@Scriptor13]

I love these walks--we're all on a mini-adventure with a good friend. I especially love night walks when it's quieter and there are fewer people. Plus, I'm a night owl.🦉😄 Thank you for the fun, information, and most of all for your thoughts and feelings, Shinichi. That makes the videos so much more intimate.

[@bucoybrown]

Wow, I’d only really been to the park in Ueno, so this is very interesting to see. And yes, we’re similar in age but I would love to see some fun things like gashapon machines! I love hearing that you had a Sega Genesis, too-it would have been a fantasy to have access to games from Japan back then!

[@krissykriss328]

Right ?????? =^..^=

[@debracantrell1058]

What a awesome walk the light 🕯️ the view and a little history stay safe 👍❤️🙂

[@aishteru85]

I miss Japan. Before the pandemic i normally have an annual Japan trip, been going to Japan for 5 years straight (except this year of course). I even visited the dorayaki store in Sugamo where you, satoshi and Ai chan recommended in tabieats last year (which was incredible btw). I hope this pandemic ends soon. I can't wait to come back to Japan , hopefully when its safe again to fly. I hope to see some hiking video,maybe mt mitake. I thoroughly enjoyed the video on tabieats where you n satoshi went hiking at Mt takao. Stay safe shinichi.

[@shiran31]

I love watching Shinichi's videos, although it makes me miss my trips to Japan. I'll definitely go back for a long visit when the situation will allow.

[@Alexdrod]

Same. This is the first year I've not gone to Japan in a long time. I miss it!

[@mauison]

That was a nice night stroll through Ueno. Please make more of them! And I would also watch you opening Gatcha!

[@sirlurkalot4]

Loved the night walk man!

[@luckyguy71]

"They used to sell porno videos...VHS...remember those?" LOL! HAHAHA! When you said it - I thought you were asking if we remembered porno videos 😂🤣😂🤣 too funny! It's 7:30AM here and I am laughing out loud. Thanks for starting my day with a good chuckle 😅

[@samanthajohnson3368]

Shinichi, I think anything to do with Japan and Japanese culture (past or present) is really interesting. I can't wait to be able to bring my son. A week in Tokyo and then a week in the mountains in a traditional home. It's my dream.

[@rosep5672]

I LOVE these guided walks!

[@maryguerra6396]

It’s amazing how nostalgic it feels just watching people walk and listening to the walking beeping signals. Thank you for bringing me back to Japan. ありがとう！

[@facobasten1984]

Thank you Shinichi i love city strolling exploration esp in this time... I used to do it own my own now through yr eyes and words i absorb the experience virtually lol.

[@lorrainethepain]

I love Thai food. I used to go to a halal Thai restaurant in North Hollywood, but I moved away. Before that I lived in Hollywood, borderline Little Armenia and Thai Town. Best food ever...I love your videos from all of your channels, both you and Satochi...Some of Tokyo at night reminds me of Blade Runner...

[@The_Ruffian]

Really fun video to see everything and everyone going on! Definitely interesting! I'd love to get to travel over there some day and see some of these places! Cheers from Florida!

[@thrranger1983]

Look at all the lights! Wow!!...Eeek..no wetmarket! Especially if there are live animals. No thank you! Wow beautiful temple. You are braver than I. I would not be walking down all those dark little streets. You need to eat! Your blood sugar maybe low....I can imagine a lot if people are at the park at night. Much cooler. Nope..I can see your face. ...LOL Tgi Fridays! To be honest, I've never been there. Lol ..thank you for sharing!

[@Artbyemzed95]

Japan is so safe, when I went I was actually surprised how comfortable I felt walking around. Would be more wary where I am but japan felt super comfortable. Never had an experience where I felt unsafe, even my mum said the same thing and she has more issues than I do walking around at night

[@debbiemckee5982]

This is such a great video! Love how all the buildings are all lit up! 💡💡💡

[@sppdallas]

It’s nice and cloudy in Dallas Texas, 23 C / 74 F - love the channel

[@vvnclrs0909]

Ohhh I miss Ueno. Thank you for the walking tour ❤

[@maggiecruz8606]

I definitely did find it interesting Bc it was the night life that we don’t Often see in your videos of Japan, so thank you, it was nice walking around with you at night 🙏🏽👍🏽👌🏽❤️

[@gloriasuarez4851]

Good morning , its good to see Ueno. Never been there ,, thanks for video , 😊

[@kamchan7606]

I do like the tone of your voice with your English speaking. Very comfortable, gentle & not high-pitched.

[@librarylady5528]

Love the night walk approach. However, please be careful because, there were a lot of people out at the restaurants. I felt more relaxed when you left the busy areas! Thank you again, I love the content across all your channels!

[@perdomot]

So happy to see Ueno as I stay here a lot on my trips. Learned something new about that Seria store that I will check out next trip.

[@mattihp]

When we came to Tokyo 2018 we stayed in Ueno so it was fun to see again! We chose Ueno because there was stuff to do before rush hour was over on the trains! Loved it.

[@joyceyamamoto5452]

Cooler at night...ahhhhhhhhhh. Not dangerous in a park in Japan. How nice! You make walks so good!! Even in the dark. Very nice!! Now you're back in the light of Ueno...seems very nice!

[@lordwinderemere]

I lived in Nezu in 1988 and yes you are right ...80s Ueno and current Ueno is different, but its not.. Like you , cant really explain 100%.. I live in Setagaya now which is very different, but I do go up to Ueno sometimes to get that Tokyo , gritty, 80s Tokyo feeling again. I like it. Thank you for sharing.

[@Che1seabluesdrogba11]

Tokyo at night is really something

[@suechun8871]

Anything you want to do is a learning experience I feel...don't worry we check in because you are interesting.

[@dalebogucki]

I hope Schinichi can talk about how much of Tokyo is without cars. It’s clear bikes, and mopeds are allowed, but no cars. So many people walking everywhere. It’s amazing.

[@R.Williams]

Great video! I still have a panda plushie from Ueno Zoo from 1985. It is missing an eye as my dog got hold of it but it's a fond memory of both being young and my one and only visit to Japan. I know what you mean about a city being "rough around the edges". I like places that are well worn and have the feeling of really having been lived in. It evokes the feeling of both nostalgia and excitement. Like the hole-in-the-wall gay bar I would go to downtown Seattle on 40 years ago on ladies night. So much fun! Sometimes gentrification seems very generic. However, now that I'm a lot older, I do like to live in a safe modern house. I still like to visit gritty parts of the city though! Thanks Shinichi!

[@annemackey1512]

A great video! Thx so much for doing this & btw your hair is fine!

[@Owlkisses88]

Omae wa totemo kakkoi !!!! Thanks for the video it is helpful and fun to watch

[@Michael-tt6kv]

It looks magical like a whole different world really cool

[@KonTikiBea]

yes please do some gacupon machines they look like fun!

[@joeji7442]

Best kushikatsu/kashiage restaurant is just north of the Ueno station. Beautiful decor inside. It's called Hantei. Just behind the zoo. The building is very much old meets new.

[@lb1983ify]

I love walking around the shotengai and back alleys between okachimachi station and ueno station. There are a few decent tempura joints along those back alleys. I enjoy see the strange alien dogu statues at the Ueno Museum. I love having coffee and cake at the Matsuzakaya in Okachimachi. I miss the cheap and sometimes spoiled sushi at the Ameyoko strip

[@samirose1778]

I look forward to this every Monday 😊

[@Ichigo160383]

I love ueno area!!!!

[@PandaNugget143]

I enjoy the gatchapon machines! 😁

[@kellywilliams3519]

I love watching your walk showing all the areas of Japan and yes I would like to see more video of this please

[@dresk7958]

Look great there. Thanks for the tour Shinichi! More real than some of the other sections of Tokyo I've been fortunate enough to visit. I lived in New York City in the 1980s and miss its gritty realness

[@jjescorpiso21]

These videos have warmed up to me. It's now a a part of my evening routine. Thanks :)

[@dennisw2736]

Arigato for the online tour for those of us not travelling!

[@saschap8461]

Sega Saturn, that's a name I haven't heard in a long time!

[@markcoycoyescueta6922]

Less people makin me sad ...but still lovin Ueno ...as always...

[@purpobandit181]

In all my years living in Tokyo, I don't think I've ever been to Ameyoko at night. I usually went there in the day to buy cheap, discounted sportswear!

[@nc30guy]

We walked along the elevated walkway at the start of the video when we visited Ueno in 2018 but on a quest to see motorcycle shops which are much reduced in numbers now :( ....and also looked at many Gatcha machines looking for motorcycle toys in them did not find many but great fun looking....Keep up the video's ....best regards from the UK.

[@Kchamilt316]

I really enjoyed this video. I love ueno so much. Thank you! And your commentary is always interesting and engaging

[@astroboy3507]

Wow pretty packed!!! I like UENO also shinichi!!!!❤

[@nzkiwiboy]

Thanks for the journey 👍 ❤️

[@foleyfoley849]

Another great video, thank for taking the time to make it.

[@TheFaeSpiritt]

This was so cool! Would love to see more videos like this :)

[@mariaisaksson8948]

I love gasa gasa pong machins plz make a video aoubot them and some history ❤️🎰🇯🇵🙏🏻

[@perdomot]

Matsuzakaya was the first Japanese Depachika I ever visited and have been to the one in Ueno many times. That basement is Heaven for food.

[@Y_Not1]

Hi Shinichi! Here in America we have the Dollar Tree. It's is the most amazing place to shop. Nothing more than $1.00 and they have some really good products. The 80's, yup I think the word your looking for was Gangster. The 80's were seriously Gangster. A really great movie to get a real taste of the 80's is "New Jack City" excellent movie check it out. More night walks please. Very cool! I know it's interesting but please at least for now we can wait on the wet market tour. Better you stay safe.🙏😎👍😊💖

[@librarylady5528]

kielypl9 I know, I got very nervous at the thought of the wet market. Agree, save that for a later date, when things are safer!

[@julianayoso6810]

I always stay at ueno area when visiting Japan, and the kurand sake market is guite near, so fun

[@JemlovesKpop]

Really want to travel to Japan when we can with my boyfriend!

[@thegeekyspoon3969]

Oh! Yes please! I would love to see the gotcha machines! And a pachinko arcade as well!

[@lucerosalmeron8454]

I love these type of videos 👍🏽❤️

[@chocoball604]

Cool!!!

[@THEVOIDALMIGHTY]

very interesting very nice yes

[@tseno5582]

Handsome as ever!!! Thank you so very much for having awesome videos. I look forward to the next!!! Mahalo plenty

[@shampoovta]

I was searching gashapon machines on Amazon last night because I was thinking of adding some arcade atmosphere to our home Tiki Bar. I want to add a snack stand and some arcade games. It's just a spare room in the house so I was looking at small machines to fit the room. Your home soda machine video got me thinking about it.

[@toddyoung569]

Tokyo in the 1980s was "rougher". LOL, it was. I lived there 1988-1991. Shinjuku at night was very sketchy.

[@avibonn5724]

Yes, I would like to see the games on the first floor. I loved playing pachinko when I lived on Okinawa. Some people had one in their home. So much fun, but I don't remember how to play it. Would love to see one being played again.

[@notashrimp16]

I'd love to see gachapon machines!

[@R_CA]

04:55 just near the big bowl of noodle there's a craft beer / sake bar 🤫 (you can see the sake at 04:59 on the right)

[@bellaminecraft9539]

I have been there for several times, and used to walk also at night, but it's kinda different now the way it used to be, Ueno is so crowded even at night, I feel sad for that. I hope the pandemic will be over soon. I really miss Japan so much. Thank you for roaming us around the streets in Ueno. Stay safe!

[@bryancole842]

Wow - 懐かしい. It’s been 5-6 yrs since I explored Ueno area. Arigatou. When I lived in Tokyo in the 80’s it was so different too. More grunginess and construction workers etc. I went to my first gay theater in Ueno.

[@pikakerose]

this video was very interesting liked the night lights but that outdoor bar area with all the people hanging out eating n drinking was kinda covid scary thats how it spreads here in hawaii bars closed we still under stay at home till hopefully end of week

[@marthaortega7217]

Hola gracias por tu paseo y explicación de cada lugar. Saludos

[@dianeokawa5246]

That was a really nice walk! Thank you...stay safe!

[@catherinebond7474]

Night photography is so cool. Speaking English: you go back & forth between 2 languages a lot so getting confused is understandable. Although not eating all day probably doesn't help. Thai food sounds good.Take care.

[@perdomot]

Loved this video. Hope the next time you come here, you explore the inside of Ueno Station as there are so many nice places to eat in there.

[@julixis]

I’d love to see you playing the gashapon machines! I saw many of them around when I was in japan and played a few of them but there were also so many others that I was curious about.

[@lindaratu6263]

I love watching your vlog...I never been to Japan but by watching your videos makes me more interest to go to Japan...hopefully someday 🙏😊

[@verneiceturner8250]

Can see & hear just fine:-) Weather is good. Buffalo NY USA

[@tantohalim]

I remember my friend from Germany, he said he stopped drinking beer because in Germany, they will serve 2 tower of beer for starter everytime they starts drinking, at one point he thought that drinking is pointless because no one can get drunk from beer, so he stopped I usually only get a pint of beer just to blend in, and only drink like half of it at the end of 2-3 hours of social gathering. and yes, one time, a person told me that I am boring esp when everyone drank minimum like 4 pint (and mixed in with soju and baileys, everyone were tipsy at that point minus me)

[@chrislane1817]

Yay, how exciting!

[@georgecole3538]

I would love to see you play those machines. I've never been to Tokyo that seeing it through your eyes makes me very interested in going there. Here in Denver it's September 21st and still about 85 degrees and fire smoke fires in California and here in Colorado enjoy your videos and keep them up

[@librarylady5528]

George Cole Stay safe! I’m in CA and the smoke and fires have been horrendous.

[@Shinichisworld]

Please stay safe my friend

[@hapamamarocks]

Yes do a Gachapon video! Since we can’t travel we are missing Japan right now so we can live through you! Arigatou Gozaimasu