Your video was very helpful!! Thank you for sharing!😊 Thank you also for mentioning the cost of food,items. etc.
@SofieAndStephen3 ай бұрын
Glad we could help you out. Thanks for watching!
@GregD_in_PG Жыл бұрын
Very Cool you two! Thanks for the Adventure!
@SofieAndStephen Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Greg! Stay tuned!
@lani_mick10 ай бұрын
Seriously love the effort you guys put in! (plus how cute you 2 are) definitely gained another loyal subscriber!! 🥰
@SofieAndStephen10 ай бұрын
That is so sweet! Thank you so much for watching & subscribing! Cheers!
@tuberman3311 ай бұрын
I enjoyed experiencing Japan through your eyes. ❤ Makes me yearn to go back again!! Such a cute couple😊
@SofieAndStephen11 ай бұрын
I'm glad we sparked your nostalgia! Thanks for watching!!
@McGeorgeWiffindor2 ай бұрын
the music of the video was very suitable and comfort hahaha NICE VLOG
@SofieAndStephen2 ай бұрын
Thanks for pointing that out! We spend a lot of time choosing the music for the different parts of the video since music can really impact the feeling of a scene. Thanks for watching!
@deee7087 Жыл бұрын
You two are awesome. I'm a big fan! More videos please. 👍
@SofieAndStephen Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! Stay tuned. More videos are coming soon!
@annieng55669 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting! I’ll be in Tokyo for 3 days and Osaka for another 3 days. Do you recommend getting JR East & JR West passes for sightseeing and airport transportation ?
@SofieAndStephen9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! We would recommend that you use a JR Pass calculator. You can search it up on google and there's several sites that have this calculator to see if it's financially worth it for you to buy JR Passes. We took this trip right before the JR Pass shot up in price by 60%+. We also traveled to Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and then back to Tokyo. So for us, it made financial sense to buy the JR Pass. But if you aren't going to that many places, it may not make sense. It could make more sense for you to just purchase individual tickets instead of the passes. Once again, check out the JR Pass calculator, input your itinerary, and you'll find out whether or not it makes sense for you to buy the pass.
@annieng55669 ай бұрын
Thanks for your quick response. I’ll check it out. Still having anxiety on how to use the transportation there.
@SofieAndStephen9 ай бұрын
@@annieng5566 For general transportation around cities like Tokyo or Osaka, as long as you have a SUICA card and can use Google Maps or Apple maps, you'll be fine. We used Google maps and it does a good job of telling you where to go for stations and trains.
@annieng55669 ай бұрын
Thanks so much ! That helps a lot. Keep doing what you do to help others.
@SofieAndStephen9 ай бұрын
@@annieng5566 Really glad we can help! Please let us know if you have any more questions.
@saramessenger538610 ай бұрын
I'm so glad I found your page! I'm headed to Japan next month and this is very helpful! What time of year were you there?
@SofieAndStephen10 ай бұрын
Thanks for finding us! We were in Tokyo in November. The weather was very pleasant!
@dominiquebray547311 ай бұрын
Fantastic vlog. Really loved your videos and have subscribed!
@SofieAndStephen11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and thanks for the sub!
@bimandi Жыл бұрын
loved this vlog as well !!! so excited for your next adventure plus next Japan vlogsss
@SofieAndStephen Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! Stay tuned!
@seriesMobile36910 ай бұрын
お二人とも食レポバッチリ👌でした。 行った事ない場所ばかりでしたので助かります。ありがとう。
@SofieAndStephen10 ай бұрын
あなたのコメントに感謝します。 見てくれてありがとう!
@Twistyunikorn11 ай бұрын
Such a fun vlog! I love to watch these to get inspiration if I ever go to Japan myself :)
@SofieAndStephen11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! You gotta visit one day!
@TheEvergreens11 ай бұрын
Hey guys...great video! We were just in Japan for the first time in November as well, and it was cool to see your experience. Keep up the great work!
@SofieAndStephen11 ай бұрын
November seems to be a popular time to visit Japan. The weather was perfect! We appreciate your kind words. Thanks so much for watching!
@meriembenattia232510 ай бұрын
Loved the video, like genuinely worth watching ❤. Cute couple btw
@SofieAndStephen10 ай бұрын
Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Thank you so much!
@magician216610 ай бұрын
Awesome video. Thank you. Why did you decide not to publish Osaka and Hiroshima videos? Or, at least, I didn't find them.
@SofieAndStephen10 ай бұрын
We just haven’t gotten around to posting Osaka and Hiroshima, but don’t worry! They will be coming soon. Stay tuned! Thanks for watching!
@enidpolanco862711 ай бұрын
My favorite place in the world to visit and I’ve been to many countries I was there in October went to that same otter cafe had the strawberry’s as well but my favorite place was visiting Kyoto I’m already planning my next trip to Japan
@SofieAndStephen11 ай бұрын
There really is just something different about Japan, right? Japan is unlike any other country in the world! We have our Kyoto vlog coming out soon that you might be interested in watching. Stay tuned and thanks for watching!
@enidpolanco862711 ай бұрын
@@SofieAndStephen thank you for putting out great content I also watched your Morocco trip that has been on my list forever what a beautiful place right now it’s on high alert for us to visit I went to Egypt 3 years ago and never felt unsafe I got from watching that video that Sofie’s family is from there what do you think. Everyone I know that’s been have had a great experience in Morocco
@SofieAndStephen11 ай бұрын
@@enidpolanco8627 Yes, Sofie's father is from Morocco and she had lived in Morocco for some time when she was a little kid. We loved Morocco. It was an amazing place to visit.
@tristahui57310 ай бұрын
thank you for coming to japan hope you come back soon!
@SofieAndStephen10 ай бұрын
Thank you! We hope to be back soon!
@elizanjelaparreiramorris35076 ай бұрын
Hi there!! Love your videos! Quick question: how far in advance were you able to book Hotel Sunroute?
@SofieAndStephen6 ай бұрын
Hello! Thanks for watching! We booked all of our hotels only 2 months ahead of our stay dates. However, I'd definitely recommend booking your accommodations as soon as you can. We were pretty late with booking accommodations :)
@Lokahi-fo-life6 ай бұрын
My first video of yours I’ve seen. I love you guys and the video. The pace of the video is excellent, so easy to follow along and again you both are so likable. Looks like I’ll be binge watching you the rest of the day. 😂I hope to visit Japan in the next year.
@SofieAndStephen6 ай бұрын
Omg thanks for all the kind words! We really appreciate the feedback! Glad you enjoy our videos. Thanks for watching!
@lykaf11 ай бұрын
thank you! this is helpful for my solo travel this Feb :D
@SofieAndStephen11 ай бұрын
Awesome! Glad we could help you out! Thanks for watching!
@slewy15910 ай бұрын
Great video! A lot of great info and insperation for a potential future trip!
@SofieAndStephen10 ай бұрын
Great feedback! Thanks for watching!
@MisiL-or-Misieru11 ай бұрын
日本に来てくれてありがとう!
@SofieAndStephen11 ай бұрын
日本はすごいですね。 ご清覧ありがとうございました!
@mentalmetis30679 ай бұрын
Awesome vlog you guys, loeved it. One thing I think you guys should invest in is clip on mics for the real loud noisy areas 😬. Other than that, keep up the great work! 😁
@SofieAndStephen9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! We have DJI mics that we used at some points throughout the video but we weren't wearing them all the time unfortunately. We'll have to remember to just always wear them. Thanks for watching!
@jomr424911 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh, the otter cafe is PRECIOUS
@SofieAndStephen11 ай бұрын
Yesss!! The otter cafe was one of the highlights of our trip lol the otters are so cute!
@tessreadstoomuch10 ай бұрын
I'm going to Japan in November and I am so excited! This video just made me even more excited. Thanks for the tips
@SofieAndStephen10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! Glad we could help you out! We were in Tokyo in early November and then went back to Tokyo in late November as well. In early November, there were times during mid-day when we were quite warm and sweating a bit, but then it'd be nice and cool at night. In late November it's much colder. Light jacket during the day and multiple layers at night. We'd recommend going in later November if you want cooler weather and want to catch more of the changing colors of fall leaves.
@tessreadstoomuch10 ай бұрын
@@SofieAndStephen Amazing, thanks for letting me know! Yeah we're going mid to late November for three weeks so will definitely bring some layers!
@SofieAndStephen10 ай бұрын
@@tessreadstoomuch Yes, definitely bring some layers then! You're gonna have a ton of fun!
@kimizhang62396 ай бұрын
Nice video! Do you need to make an appointment to go to the otter cafe?
@SofieAndStephen6 ай бұрын
I'm not sure if you can actually make an appointment, but we were able to walk in and only wait about 10 minutes to get in. So not too long of a wait. Thanks for watching!
@kimizhang62396 ай бұрын
@@SofieAndStephen Got it, thank u so much!
@ttya719711 ай бұрын
Welcome to Japan 🎉enjoy your journey ❤🎉
@SofieAndStephen11 ай бұрын
Thanks for your welcome! And thanks for watching!
@stefaniavartic14538 ай бұрын
Love your vibe!!! ❤
@SofieAndStephen8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! ❤
@vinnygalletti94392 ай бұрын
Hi. Amazing video. Where is the Otter Cafe ? How did you book the attraction? thanks
@SofieAndStephen2 ай бұрын
Hello, thanks for watching! The Otter Cafe is located on Takeshita shopping street in Harajuku. We just walked up to the attraction -- no reservation. We only waited about 10 minutes to get in.
@JM-od5on10 ай бұрын
I enjoyed this vlog 😊
@SofieAndStephen10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching our vlog! :)
@homelifewife10 ай бұрын
You MUST tell me where these otters are!! I got to Tokyo in 3 weeks!
@SofieAndStephen10 ай бұрын
Head to Takeshita Street in Harajuku. It's a bit hidden but it is across the way from the Strawberry Fetish cafe where we had the hard candied strawberries. You'll probably see a guy advertising the business with an otter on his shoulder :)
@bluepurgatory29279 ай бұрын
Why so you can torment them. Otters are wild animals and should not be used for your enjoyment. Shame on you.
@trixcereals7 ай бұрын
I was surprised there was no game in Kura Sushi when you inserted the plates. I thought this was in all their branches. It's the best part of the restaurant for me XD
@SofieAndStephen7 ай бұрын
I think there was a game thing with the plates that you could opt into but we weren't really aware of it lol
@robertr879211 ай бұрын
Hey guys, cute vlog. Where is the Otter Cafe located?
@SofieAndStephen11 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks for watching! The otter cafe is located in Harajuku along the Takeshita shopping strip.
@Mar657911 ай бұрын
ooo I love this video!
@SofieAndStephen11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! And thanks for your feedback!
@andyye15157 ай бұрын
Love this !
@SofieAndStephen7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@andyye15157 ай бұрын
@@SofieAndStephen may I ask if you purchased a suica/pasmo card?
@SofieAndStephen7 ай бұрын
@@andyye1515 Yes, we purchased a Suica card the second we landed in Haneda airport. However, we used a digital Suica card by loading a Suica card on Apple Wallet. Would highly recommend going this route if you have an iPhone.
@andyye15157 ай бұрын
@@SofieAndStephen Hey! So do we first but the card on the airport and then add it to the wallet. Or can I buy the card online?
@SofieAndStephen7 ай бұрын
@@andyye1515 If you have Apple Wallet you could technically buy it before you even get to Japan. Try it out now. Go onto Apple Wallet and add a Transit Card. You'll see Suica and can add that to your list of cards. Then you can load up the card with your credit card whenever you need to.
@MsDarouny11 ай бұрын
When did you travel? Just want to get a sense of the weather for our March/April trip coming up.
@SofieAndStephen11 ай бұрын
We traveled in November. From what I've heard, March/April is still pleasant to chilly weather.
@Japaaan11 ай бұрын
It's still cold in the northern regions. It's a good idea to bring a coat. Other areas are warm if sunny. If you have a coat made of thin fabric, you should be fine. But if the weather is bad, it will be cold... 北の地方はまだ寒い時期です。コートを持っておくと良いです。 他の地域は晴れていれば暖かいです。薄い生地のコートがあれば問題ないでしょう。でも天気が悪いと寒いでしょうね...
@dinghonkim10698 ай бұрын
Nice video. Thanks from a tourist from Malaysia.
@SofieAndStephen8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jenniferjohnson758411 ай бұрын
What time of year is this!? Also what is temperature typically while you were there?
@SofieAndStephen11 ай бұрын
This was filmed in early November! November is a very popular time to visit Japan because of the very moderate to chilly weather. In early November it was warm during the day (mid 70s) and quite chilly at night (high 40s to mid 50s). It was a beautiful time to visit!
@marccadag14838 ай бұрын
OOH NOOOO I just came back from my trip and I had a bad fortune too... didn't even see the rack to the side to put it on...
@SofieAndStephen8 ай бұрын
Oh no! Hopefully you didn't bring the bad fortune slip back with you!
@LiamCollins-u5z2 ай бұрын
i have a question im planning on visiting japan question do restaurant have knifes falks spoons ect if you cant use chopsticks
@SofieAndStephen2 ай бұрын
I think it depends on the restaurant but there are definitely restaurants that have forks, spoons, and knifes. It just depends on the type of restaurant you go into.
@JRShowing5 ай бұрын
Hey guys! Great video! I'd appreciate the inclusion of timestamps (if possible)
@SofieAndStephen5 ай бұрын
Great suggestion! Timestamps have now been added. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!
@JRShowing5 ай бұрын
@@SofieAndStephen oh wow that was so fast. Brilliant! Thank you guys, much respect to you and your work :)
@SofieAndStephen5 ай бұрын
@@JRShowing The timestamps were a great suggestion. Anything to help our fans! Thanks for your kind words! :)
@LuciaandGlynnsWorld11 ай бұрын
Great video
@SofieAndStephen11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@LuciaandGlynnsWorld11 ай бұрын
MOST WELCOME! @@SofieAndStephen
@MsDarouny11 ай бұрын
For the Teamlab Planet, we booked the 11am timeslot. Does that not guarantee us going in at 11am? Should we be there at 10am to line up?
@SofieAndStephen11 ай бұрын
If you book the 11am time slot it doesn't guarantee you'll get inside at 11am. There will definitely be a line. I'm sure you could line up at 10am but I'm not sure if that will be too early or not. It really depends on how long the line is at that time. Even if you are somewhat early, maybe they will still let you in.
@PhantomLola1211 күн бұрын
What's the name of the Otter Cafe or the address? Would love to visit some day. 😊
@SofieAndStephen9 күн бұрын
The Otter Cafe is located on Takeshita shopping street in Harajuku. The street is not that long and there's always someone outside the shop holding an otter so you won't miss it! We just walked up without a reservation. We only waited about 10 minutes to get in. Hope you can visit one day and enjoy!
@jonconnal13410 ай бұрын
Please, what is the name of the otter cafe you went to in Harajuku?
@SofieAndStephen10 ай бұрын
The name of the otter cafe is WAKABAYASHI カワウソ
@bluepurgatory29279 ай бұрын
Shame on you, Otters are wild animals and should not be used for profit for your own amusment.
@jonconnal1349 ай бұрын
@@bluepurgatory2927 well they’re even legal to have as a pet in my home state, so you can take your screeching elsewhere
@carolyngross76648 ай бұрын
im going to do about the same trip except were not going to hokone, we're going to hike around the kii peninsula. Do you have an actual itinerary of this trip written?
@SofieAndStephen8 ай бұрын
Below is a rough outline of the main attractions and places we went to while in Tokyo. Hope it helps! However if you're asking about the cities we went to, we went to Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima, and back to Tokyo in about 20 days or so. Day 1 Meiji Jingu Harajuku - Takeshita Street Shibuya Crossing Shibuya Parco Mall Day 2 Sensoji Temple Asakusa Don Quijote Akihabara Day 3 Shinjuku KURA Sushi Omoide Yokocho Day 4 teamLab Planets Tsukiji Outer Market Tokyo Station Tokyo Tower
@raelynwingo72347 ай бұрын
Did you pay mostly with yen or did you use card?
@SofieAndStephen7 ай бұрын
We seemed to use our card most of the time actually. If we used yen, it was mostly at food street vendors. But inside restaurants and shops we used credit card. But I'd recommend getting a credit card that doesn't have foreign transaction fees.
@raelynwingo72347 ай бұрын
@@SofieAndStephen Thank you. And what about debit cards? Like visa?
@SofieAndStephen7 ай бұрын
The only time we used a debit card was to pull money from an ATM at 7/11. Other than that, we either used cash or a credit card. Watch out for foreign transaction fees on debit cards.
@raelynwingo72347 ай бұрын
@@SofieAndStephen awesome. Thank you so much!
@SofieAndStephen7 ай бұрын
@@raelynwingo7234 Thanks for watching!
@janebrown88089 ай бұрын
For teamlab did you book it ahead?
@SofieAndStephen9 ай бұрын
Yes we booked a couple months ahead of time. We'd recommend you do the same or else there may not be any available slots left on the day you want to go.
@Binna-aera10 ай бұрын
wow
@SofieAndStephen10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@SofaLoafing Жыл бұрын
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@SofieAndStephen Жыл бұрын
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@nelsonanthonystudio9 ай бұрын
Nice video❤❤ stay safe done subscribe 😊
@SofieAndStephen8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! 😁
@dance4ever94010 ай бұрын
thank you for an Informative vlog.. but I'm shocked it's December but everyone is dressed like it's spring/summer???
@SofieAndStephen10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! This was posted in December but filmed in November. During the time it was nice and sunny/warm during the day and chilly at night. Perfect weather if you ask us :)
@austinstitzel5 ай бұрын
I'm going to guess that Stephen is a Scorpio. And Sofie is a Leo.
@SofieAndStephen5 ай бұрын
Actually Stephen is an Aries and Sofie is a Virgo :)
@mangkenor57455 ай бұрын
no affiliate link😆
@SofieAndStephen5 ай бұрын
Do you want us to provide some affiliate link? lol
@MissDisney19743 ай бұрын
Nice Vlog, except your visit to the Otter cafe. I'm in Tokyo almost every year, but I have never been and will never go to one of those pet cafes. Seriously an Otter Cafe? Otter belongs in the water and not on people's laps.
@SofieAndStephen3 ай бұрын
Hello! Yes, we understand your concerns about the ethics of the Otter Cafe. The otters seemed to be well-treated and taken care of. And the employees have a lot of respect for the animals. We can only hope that the otters are treated with the greatest care in there. Thanks for taking the time to watch our vlog :)
@maureenrippin11 ай бұрын
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@SofieAndStephen11 ай бұрын
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@kringcheese9 ай бұрын
to anyone who reads this comment please subscribe to my channel! 👈
@@闇バイトニキ Thank you so much for your kind words! We hope to visit Japan again soon! We love Japan! 😍
@76Jacky767 ай бұрын
In Japan, eating while walking is only allowed in limited tourist areas. It is against etiquette to eat or drink in other areas. As a Japanese person, I found it extremely unpleasant to see people sitting on the street eating takoyaki. Many Japanese people are very annoyed by the selfish behavior of foreign tourists.
@SofieAndStephen7 ай бұрын
Yes, we always abided by the rules of no eating or drinking while walking. We always stayed near the restaurant or store we purchased the food from. In the case of the takoyaki, we were eating on the street right in front of the restaurant since it was the only available space to actually eat without standing in the way of people waiting in line to purchase the takoyaki.