VAN LIFE IN JAPAN- IT DOESN'T ALWAYS GO AS PLANNED [S8-E9]

[@paulrowe9486]

The way that this amazing couple deal so patiently with the ups and downs of life is a Good education for everyone !!!

[@deebee.14]

All that time you spend together and your still walking hand in hand, beautiful to see as well as the stunning places you visit. Thank you for bringing us along. ❤

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks ... yep we agreed that there is no sofa if we fall out - so we have to get on 😂😂😂🌺

[@patrisha573]

Hello Marianne and Chris, I enjoy watching your travels, I personally would go there,but Your bravery is well rewarded with joy,amazing. Making lifetime memories. ❤❤

[@johnmalott9542]

The sign with the fish on it (minute 3:57) says something like "Let's all protect this clean/beautiful waterway. This clean water is an important treasure for all of us." So what are they trying to say? It's not clear, but I assume it means they are politely trying to say, don't throw or dump anything in this water.

[@nettribe]

4:00 This is an irrigation canal. It is for supplying water to the fields. The slogan on this sign is written in Japanese, 'Let's protect clean streams and irrigation canals together'.

[@bevtrue6937]

Japan is amazingly FLAT. At least most of it. Surely amazing.

[@michaelreid8857]

By the time you guys get all the replacement parts for Trudy, You have bought a new van!

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL - that made me think of a hip replacement !! She will be bionic !!

[@amychaffins4036]

I so look forward to your videos on Sundays!

[@beachut]

Another great episode, loved it.....and I think China ,Laos,Thailand, Malaysia sounds like the best plan.. Country Thailand is just amazing..cheers and good luck.

[@jillianswaine4298]

Yes! That route would be fantastic! Could you ship Trudy to India and drive though it? Another absolutely amazing country!!!

[@TREADtheglobe]

We agree! We are excited to see how the route works for us ... Thanks for coming with us !!

[@lynnhurst7365]

Wow the scenery is amazing even the homes in the villages. The people that come to your aid are so very nice and help you both even if they don't speak the language. It's nice to see the kindness around the world 😊. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us all. You rock

[@TREADtheglobe]

🌺😉👍

[@fleet1stltd326]

You need to get a small terminal screw driver and clean the splines on the wiper spindle... the wiper spindle is made from steel and the wiper arm is an alloy, the steel splines dig into the soft alloy wiper arm to grip it when the nut is tightened. Every spline must be cleaned, its tedious but your wiper will always come loose unless the splines are cleared of compacted alloy from the wiper arm. Good luck.

[@Pammellam]

The covered walked ways are for snow and rain. That area has soooo much snow in the winter ter. The covered walkway makes it easier to walk.

[@TREADtheglobe]

That is a great idea 👍

[@chokolatelatte4764]

From what I have seen of other travellers, China is likely to be a big problem. Even if you manage to be allowed in, problems can arise once you enter. I personally would avoid it.

[@jennithepooh4u]

That’s what I heard too! They passed some new laws making it easy to just put you in jail if you take video to Pics of just about anything.

[@RoaminRob]

Absolute tosh haha people like u would of said the said about japan before they went there too 😂

[@chappiescollectables]

Got the shitty social credit system now

[@davidmcclean8872]

Definitely down through Laos to Malaysia.

[@Pammellam]

Many of those roads with steep drop offs are usually next to rivers which can and do over flow their high banks! So those banks are there to stop the river…

[@normanrussell5526]

Great thread, there is usually sunshine just over the hill, no matter what the problems you face. Good luck on the journey home.

[@nevada150]

Another great look at Japan, loved the monkeys. You’ve made some worthwhile friends on your travels. Good luck on the next leg. Keith.

[@WagnerGimenes]

Hope your luck with finding wonderful people who help you continue until the end of your journey.

[@jamesfatula5824]

A solution to wiper arm issue is take the one from left side and put on the right don't worry about empty left side as driver side is important

[@jamesfatula5824]

Or use orange colored rain-x washer fluid

[@Pammellam]

A pronunciation tip: Michi no Eki :::: it’s not “meshi”. The correct pronunciation is “me-chee” It’s so nice you can stop the night at the Michi no Eki areas. They have food, toilet facilities, etc.

[@pjpororo323]

exactly!

[@mzomy3992]

We use Rain-x (a water repellent spray solution) on our windshield and we barely ever have to use our wipers even in a downpour (we live in Vancouver area). Not sure what it would be called in other countries though.

[@won09814]

Hello, my name is Won Jong-tae, who played together on August 4th. I had fun. I hope to play again next time.😊😊

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hello 😊 Nice to meet you and we will see you again !! 🚐🙏🌺

[@won09814]

@@TREADtheglobe OK see you again😊😊

[@Basilbrush207]

Hi guys My understanding of the current rules travelling across China in your own vehicle without a Chinese driving licence is that you will need to pay for a ‘pilot’ to travel with you so you don’t go and visit anywhere you shouldn’t and you also have to pay all their overnight accommodations till you get to Thailand. Also check with taking camper and into Thailand. We are trying to do the route in reverse so want to cross from Malaysia into Thailand but have been told campervans aren’t being allowed in from this direction but the Laos border is more lenient so may have to transport to the Laos border, unload and do a quick u turn back in.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi - DM if you need some info 😉

[@sanneekstrom6649]

Thanks for the days movie! Always nice to follow you! Take care! Hugs from Sunne Spain.

[@shaundyer1988]

Hi, this is Shaun here. I’ve been watching your vlogs for about a week or so now, first those of your travels in Japan, where I spent 36 years up until 2021, now back in NZ. You were asking whether it's always as green in Japan. It is green from the new leaves in spring until the end of summer, when all the deciduous trees (most trees in the neatural forests) change colour and drop their leaves, then over the winter there's a lot of brown because even the grass goes brown because of the dry winter. Although in the Tohoku (= 'north-east') Region and especially the Hokuriku (= 'northern lands') Region, like Hokkaido, there is a lot of snow. It was very strange to come back to NZ and see snow on the green farm paddocks. Also, you spoke of the roof over the footpath in Toka-machi, Niigata. This is because of the heavy snowfall. You might have noticed a concrete piece down the middle of the road. This covers pipes with sprinklers to spray warm water onto the road to melt the snow, rather than grading.

[@sheilamorrell6329]

Just to tell you that if you have stamps in your passport from certain countries China will not give you a visa, Turkey is one of them . Three couples recently were denied. Actually China asked to keep their passports for two months while they checked why they stayed in Turkey for two months!!!

[@pjpororo323]

I am amazed your adventurous spirit to have Trudy on this trip! Its pretty daunting and far fetch for an old van, good content nevertheless!

[@foodforsadi5701]

In Azerbaijan you can cross the borders to Georgia.If you want a safe and scenic journey I would highly suggest to drive through all the stans.

[@christinacarnicom4059]

Good morning ❤❤ route 5 sounds good 👍

[@ozlakota1]

certainly inspiring countryside

[@kurotaka007]

Guys, really enjoy your journey. From Chicago and now retired 2022 and living here in Japan. I just passed my drivers test (1st try) driving on the wrong side of the road! Brave souls. Japan is so great. Your next segment… yikes! Been to China in my past life several times and very “un” Japan like. Actually a 180 from Japan. All the best! Be safe! Take your meds!

[@TREADtheglobe]

That is awesome!

[@kenneyg100]

My gear knob spring went right out of my window the other day in my "Trudy". As I'm still travelling I'll have to wait till I get home before I can get the spring delivered. In the meantime I've used gaffer tape to attach tthe gear knob to the sleeve. It works fine. I remember when you had that problem a while back😀

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL - yes my gear knob has fallen off twice !!

[@MyPamela2000]

Beautiful once again and thanks for showing. Enjoy every bit

[@dr.aniruddhachimote5941]

Camping culture / Camper vans aren't common yet in India. There are no formal camp grounds or overlanding spots. That could be a damper. But there is so much to see none the less.

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Chris and Marianne. Y'all's Japanese adventure is so awesome.

[@highcommander2007]

4:00 that is an irrigation canal. it says "Let's all protect clean streams and irrigation canals Water is our most precious asset"

[@alialshmmary7]

Beautiful video👍

[@andrewjones-productions]

The Japanese Serow is actually a kind of antelope. It is sometimes referred to as an 'antelope-goat'. In Japanese, it is called a 'kamoshika'. 'Shika' being the word for deer. There are 'sika deer' in the UK, and they are actually a species introduced from Japan. The difference between 'sika' and 'shika' is nothing more than the different systems of writing Japanese in Roman letters. The former the now mostly unused archaic system and the latter the modern system taught in schools. So, in the UK when people say 'sika deer' they are actually saying nothing more than 'deer' twice. Once in Japanese and the other in English.

[@japanjane928]

You can fill your water tanks with spring water from Mt. Fuji for free at Michinoeki Fuji Yoshida. Go into the parking lots on the left-hand side at the top of the slope.

[@alglavic8475]

Just came across your videos and I am binge watching through them. Stay safe on your travels.😊

[@TREADtheglobe]

Welcome aboard!

[@debbie62140]

If you have the problem with your wiper again, bend a metal paperclip over the spindle and push the wiper arm on. The paperclip will rest in the spindle grooves and as you tighten the arm down will make new grooves in the soft metal of the arm.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for the tip 👍

[@celltech2675]

With help or without.. we all love you

[@tumblina7876]

I love that you don’t have stereotypical rolls. That’s how it should be!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks

[@콩비지-b1b]

I just actually saw your beautiful camper on the road in Samrangjin and found your youtube channel! I am so glad that you are in Korea now❤️ Welcome here and Have a great time🌈🫶

[@TREADtheglobe]

Welcome aboard!

[@leebryantravels]

Newbie as of today. Oooooh i love Thailand and always think how much fun it would be in my van. Amazing country.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Welcome !! Yep It is one I have always wanted to visit too !! Marianne 😉

[@shaundyer1988]

I will add that I spent most of my time in Japan in Sendai, Miyagi, so it was great to see that area, with the gigantic Kannon statue in northern Sendai. I actually saw that being built 25 or so years ago.

[@RoadDestination]

China? I'm not up to date and know things have eased a bit but I thought that driving across China as a foreign tourist was still virtually impossible. Interested to hear a bit more about the paperwork involved and see your experience driving in China.

[@sakurachanmemory8921]

Welcome to Japan! Option 5(?)

[@overthecounterbeanie]

In terms of safety, road condition and weather, Option 1 is your best bet.

[@michaelreid8857]

Chris, thanks for sharing with us why we never see you drive. I always wondered about that

[@emmalangham3338]

Wow tnose snow monkeys are so cute. What ab experience

[@joannemason-vj6wj]

Love following your epic journey. Using public transport we've travelled Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand and would highly recommend. All great countries for your adventure.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Oh this sounds epic - due to regulations we can't bring Trudy into some of these countries .... so a backpacking trip and public transport sounds fun !! Thanks for the inspiration 👍

[@alparslanesmer4251]

15:42 They make salad or tea with fresh leaves of stinging nettle in western Turkey, not with those giant leaves though, rather younger, smaller ones. I have tried once or twice. Not bad at all.

[@rachmandj6068]

With Option 5 you won’t miss anything

[@combustion1476]

If you get in this situation again, here is what to do, get a beer can or similar thin kind of metal, cut it to size and sandwich it between the wiper arm and spindle motor, tighten it down nicely and smoothly, ensure it is tight, if done right, will last a long time and you can always repeat when needed.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Great tip !! Thank you 🙏

[@charlenechua6073]

Happy Sunday Love the caption of Japan adventure

[@lifeatthefino2793]

route #5 looks like the best plan

[@christinacarnicom4059]

Find window cleaner called rain ex or they so advanced they have a few types

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

I wish I had the guts to sell everything and go. In the service I went around the world. Every continent bud Antarctica. So I am happy to watch you. Good luck

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Christopher - we have sold our stuff, but we rent our house out, this is how we started so that we could have enough money to buy some fuel and food on the adventures - this is why we started in the EU - but the adventure has grown from there !!

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

@@TREADtheglobe thanks . We don’t like the idea of renting. We don’t have any family or trusted friends in the home area

[@japanjt]

Laos is one of my favorite countries out of the places I've travelled. Absolutely wonderful people. I'd choose the last option so that you don't miss that lovely country.

[@richardmorgan4865]

Re the problem with your wipers if you tap in some very thin needles into the splines it will help to tighten it up works on a gear lever on a motorbike so should help

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for the tip 👍

[@sandy89107]

Love the "furry love" ❤

[@TREADtheglobe]

Me too !! M xx

[@ozlakota1]

triangulated file an follow the grooves down as its a taper fit 1 extra washer would increase tension on the mount common enough issue happens when fixing nut becomes loose

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for the tip

[@fumizuki6550]

Have you eaten Japanese fruits? It's very delicious. Peaches and watermelons are recommended at this time of year.

[@jenjenpinto431]

Hey if above of us walked 50k miles, our parts World break too. Trudy Rocks! Beautiful video. Ok I vote for Everest way. Those models were so cute! Cheers to all the wonderful mechanics who taken care of Trudy. Keep on Trudying around the world, my friends.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for voting and Yes TRUDY ROCKS !! Woo hoo xx

[@leighcouper4594]

Hi guys. Sounds like you need some oil in the door hinges. See Ya

[@TREADtheglobe]

One side (Chris') had an accident in Cabo Pulmo Mexico !! The wind took it and slammed it open, so it has been cracking ever since - we will hopefully get it sorted one day before we get home !!

[@leighcouper4594]

@@TREADtheglobe WOW, a reply. I'm truely honoured. Thanks for the reply.Keep safe folks.

[@cigdemmertkol8989]

Sizinle gittiğiniz yerleri görmek harika Japonyanın yeşilliği ve ıssızlığı cok güzel ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Nogapniba]

Down to Malaysia for sure !

[@anneyday3493]

How to rebuild a van, one piece at a time around the world!

[@simoncummins1964]

If you wrap a little bit of aluminium foil round spindle that will give it a bit more grip. (Wipers)

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for the tip Simon

[@nickthomas181]

Laos, Thailand & Malaysia both the last two countries are right-hand drive. Will China let you drive through?? A great vlog, all the best!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Yes - but there are things to arrange first, like visa, guide and of course the weather window - and where to enter and exit too !! But we will be sharing that soon 😉

[@bobbutcher7725]

Back here in Blighty the BBC are reporting about the number of empty/abandoned properties in Japan. Have you witnessed this? Extract from the report attached.... Official figures report that there are more than eight million houses standing empty across Japan, the reality could be even higher. One of the highest concentrations of empty houses or ‘Akiya’ as they are known, is in the Prefecture of Akita, in Northern Japan, where in the past five years, houses have been abandoned at a rate of 13.6 percent.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Yes there are lots of empty houses and it is something to do with inheritance - and the responsibility of bringing the house up to code ... But we have also seen a lot of renovation projects too ... so not sure the exact situation here.

[@skpracta]

It is not advised to go to China at these days as you will have high possibility to be regard as spies. Apart from that, for the route you are planned, Route 3 is not possible as no foreigners are allowed to enter tibet at this moment, Route 1/2 you may pass through some areas that are quite sensitive and having trouble and/or hassle.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for the tips

[@nickergun4943]

Hello Ambassadors This was one of the best of Japan's so far. Lovely sceneries and Snow Monkey Mtns was great. So natural! Yes Chris, you were in the money GELOGICALLY speaking. That is simply a GEOTHERMAL energy source there like the ones in Iceland. Sulfur is one of the main chemical element in these sources. However, I loved this video so much. Thank you for bringing it to us. Loving it, living it because of you. Be safe, in Turkish "KOCAMAN TESEKKURLER" Great Thanks! Love from Florida❤❤❤🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@TREADtheglobe]

We always think of you when we see rocks and anything to do with rocks !! You Rock Nick !! Thank you

[@kevynlacey]

Thailand and Malaysia looks like your best option!! Good luck again on your future travels!! Japan is spectacular! Look forward to more of your videos!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@rvnomading6326]

These videos of your Japan trip are incredible 😍

[@TREADtheglobe]

Glad you like them 🌷🌺 Loving your facebook posts !!

[@LizbethLeeds]

Hong Kong will give you visa (max in few days).

[@analoulabrador5988]

I never been to any country aside from where I lived, its a good option to go from China to Central Asia, you said that Uzbekistan land border is not open yet maybe it will open in the future China is a very big country, I heard a lot of beautiful places in Central Asia, and you will be closer to Eastern Europe if Trudy will take that route. I know she can take that road less traveled. Trudy is a though car. Wherever you go though, will still travel with you ❤

[@gailcollins9331]

I really enjoy your videos. You evidently work really well as a team and divide jobs which suite each of you best. I and my late husband had the same system when we travelled. As to your next route when you leave Japan, choose the one with the least bureaucracy. I wish you both happy and safe travels. Gail, Czech Republic ❤️ ❤️

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Gail - we appreciate your sharing and we agree with your route plan LOL 🌺🙏🌷

[@sammayet9002]

Malaysia definitely 😂😂 wonderful episode , always lucky with mechanics , good job 👍

[@SilverFoxDeux]

The last route to Malaysia! Cheers!

[@najimmomani5699]

Love watching u guys ❤ . Safe trip

[@garyclark5393]

Hi guys, loving the channel. Pretty sure you will not be allowed to drive in China in your own vehicle, and if you're doing Malaysia sure no campers allowed in Singapore if that is your plan?

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for the tips 😉🌺

[@Aaron-P]

According to Google Lens, the fishway sign says "Let's protect streams and canals together. Water is our most valuable asset." Hard to argue with that! Those were some zen-looking monkeys!! I suppose living next to hot springs and having a soak whenever it's fancied would have the same effect on me, too. 😊 Ryan aka Father Christmas is quite the wrench wizard! 🪄 Big ups to him for his help! Can't put my finger on what in this episode brought it to mind, but here's a quote from the underrated Tom Hanks movie "Joe Versus The Volcano": "My father says that almost the whole world is asleep. Everybody you know. Everybody you see. Everybody you talk to. He says that only a few people are awake and they live in a state of constant total amazement." You two seem to fit the last sentence perfectly. ❤️❤️😎👍xx

[@TREADtheglobe]

That is great to know ... and agree WATER !! Ryan and Akiko have been absolute TREAD Team perfect and we hope they can come to the party at the end of this challenge - when I say end .. you know I mean break before we find a new challenge to start and conquer !! LOL 😉🌺 Love to you and the family xx

[@EpiphanyLondon]

The Malaysia route 😊 10:59

[@ゲームはドット絵]

Trudy really is a good company, she never give up treading the globe although she complains by creaking to give her a break to chat with her friend-mechanics once in a while. 😉 By the way, have you ever tried cold noodle dishes such as 冷し中華, 冷しうどん and so on. It'll be another adventure to try those local dishes while your appetite gets lost in this boiling hot weather here in Japan. 🥵 Enjoy this summer just like being in a steaming pan! 😜 Safe drive!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for the tip - yes we have been melting in the van during this very hot Japanese summer !! But we have found air con now !! woo hoo

[@ゲームはドット絵]

@@TREADtheglobe Wow Finally!! 😊👍 Have a good night sleep!💤

[@Takahiro-v7c]

What a difficult journey you are on. But they seem to be enjoying the difficulties. What a wonderful life! Great video editing though. It's like traveling with you. It always takes me to unknown countries. Oh, I can't wait for the next video release.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Yep as the old saying goes .... if it was easy everyone would do it !!

[@lucystokes12]

Option 5 sounds good

[@トッパー-p7l]

The signboard is Let's protect clean rivers and irrigation canals together It's not exactly a fish road. Japanese people like to draw illustrations on billboards about everything.

[@neilholden7821]

tremendous video, love everything about it, the scenery and what about the monkeys brilliant. and you are very lucy to have friends in high places to help with Trudie's tantrums. keep well. 😝

[@michaelreid8857]

Chris an intelligent guy like you should be able to get Trudy into Vietnam. Just when they look at Trudy and say it’s the wrong side drive. Say, no it’s not. Have them turn around and ask them then what hand corresponds with the steering wheel! 😂

[@michaelreid8857]

Chris, from the size of that trolly, you couldn’t have bought that much! 🤣

[@rheabalduc8896]

I just love traveling with you guys, i have seen so much and learned so much, the narration is excellent, by both of you. I have been so impressed with Marianne's confidence wherever she drives. The humor about the Mechanics was funny 😂 " A Calendar" really a cute idea. Thank You Marianne and Chris! GOD SPEED AND TREAD ON MY FRIENDS ❤ ( I feel that Trudy will end up in a Museum some day) 🏆

[@TREADtheglobe]

Awesome! Thank you! And yes Trudy will have a place somewhere special and will be with us forever !! She has been such a great adventure wagon and we love her courage - she is showing all of the overland trucks how to do it for sure LOL 😉🌺

[@dougb100]

Suprised that you never visited a Koi farm on this visit!

[@jennithepooh4u]

I watch another channel where the family was in Japan going to South Korea to go into China with a visa and then the guy got a warning from a viewer and looked into it . The laws changed in China July 1st and it makes it very easy for them to think yin are a spy ( or something like that) and he was warned NOT to film anything in china except Disney land . So he called friends and looked into it and he decided he would not risk going to prison in China so he went home. Let me see if I can link his video so you can see. If you are already in China and the videos are behind … 🤷🏻‍♀️ I just thought I’d share what I heard from him. The channel is Provost Park Pass and it’s a few videos back

[@kantaralak.billlbill1857]

In kazakstan at the port on the caspian sea . Put trudie on the ferry. Fly to baku pick trudie up and drive out into Geoorgia. Dont give up

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you for this info 😉🌺

[@mikeherbert7664]

Definitely route five option

[@yellofury]

Straight through to Thailand and up to India. As far as traditions go, my wife is the breadwinner and I work as well but I do most of the domestic duties and down the road, part time and hopefully early retirement.

[@freelancelady]

Option five seems to be easier. And you can visit different countries. 😊😊😊

[@michaelreid8857]

Through Malaysia!