WE GOT A JAPANESE CAMPERVAN!! (You've never seen one like this Micro RV)

Winter Vanlife in Japan starts now!! We had no idea what to expect from vanlife in Japan and let's just say it has surprised us A LOT! We have some crazy plans to take this Japanese Micro RV Campervan right to the top of Japan in search of the snow and enjoy the incredibly beautiful landscapes this country has to offer!
Did you know about the Japanese Alps? Snow topped mountains up the spine of Japan? Did you know about the thousands of kilometres of rugged coastline? Did you know about the hundreds of free rest stations across the country? We are learning alot about this country, and we are excited to share it all with you!
Vanlife in Japan has started with a bang and we are pumped to bring you guys along on our Winter adventure!
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We are Philly and Keely and we live full time in our tiny home on wheels Martha. After building our DIY home in a Citroen Relay camper we spent a year living on the streets of London before quitting our jobs only to be met with lockdown. Then we took our van further than she had ever been before to the very beautiful Turkey. Enroute we stopped off in Spain for a few weeks where we experienced every van lifers worst nightmare, we were robbed and they stole all valuables in our van. But now we are back on our feet, fully MOT’d and back on the road through Europe before we experienced another vanlife nightmare... our van caught fire! After the trauma of that we had a massive change of plan and have now made our way to Japan. We are starting a Japanese roadtrip and excited to bring you all along.
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⤈ VIDEO CHAPTERS ⤈
0:00 - 0:55 - What brough us to Japan
0:55 - 05:04 - Getting our Micro RV Campervan
05:04 - 08:09 - Turning the van into a home
08:09 - 09:08 - Our first Park Up in Japan
09:08 - 12:18- Our first nights sleep in the campervan
12:18 - 13:15 - What Parking is Like in Japan
13:15 - 13:45 - To the beach!
13:45 - 14:28 - Philly is too big for this van!
14:28 - 16:04 - Time to cook in the van.
16:04 - 17:20 - Driving to our next park up!
17:20 - 18:30 - Our first nude Japanese Onsen
18:58 - 19: 38 - Japanese people are so kind
19:38 - 20:00 - Coffee!!
20:00 - 22:22 - Coastal Hike Keely struggles!
22:22 - 23:05 - We had no idea about Japan!
23:05 - 23:59 - Our Plan for this Japanese Roadtrip
23:52 - 24:12 - Coming next!
 
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[@commuterbranchline8132]

These little vans, based on the old style Mazda/ Toyota Hi- Ace configuration with the driver sitting on-top of the front wheels, are very popular in Australia and Asia. More popular as pop tops or high tops, the coach built models may be small, but are perfectly formed. Japanese laws limiting the size of vehicles have given rise to this size of camper and smaller J-Car micro campers by way of necessity. I’m so delighted you have found this little van, enjoy driving Alan for a week or three!

[@phillyandkeely]

Yeah we were saying to eachother how weird it is to see all Japanese vans and cars the same shapes and sizes! I never knew it was a regulation thing, that's so interesting! We haven't seen a single van (like Martha style) here so I suppose i makes sense if it's a regulation thing, probably couldn't even get one imported! I genuinely don't think Martha would fit down some of these streets lol. Thanks for joining us on our little mini Japan vanlife series 🥰🥰🥰

[@moneyprofessional]

@@phillyandkeely Think people are taxed on car/van length, something to do with parking I think. Which is why Japan produces so many tiny cars too.

[@phillyandkeely]

Very interesting!

[@denisebatters4198]

Absolutely loved to see the dream team back on the road. Cute van ❤ safe travels xxx

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Denise 🥰🥰🥰 Dream Team 🤣❤️ too kind. Thanks so much for joining us on our roadtrip up Japan 🥰🥰🇯🇵🇯🇵

[@Ellen-GTC]

Sod hotels, motels, holiday accommodations and even resorts! A VAN is what one needs peeps!! The best feeling ever of having your safe place with you everywhere, even in Japan. ❤️ Great watch guys, you made me laugh and I need that at the moment more than ever 😘😘

[@phillyandkeely]

Sending you lots of love ❤️❤️ yeah it really is a great feeling. Perfect way to get us back in the zone for when we return to Martha.

[@Ellen-GTC]

@@phillyandkeely you will LOVE being back in Martha and I am sure she forgives you for cheating a wee bit haha! She should meet Wilson one day. Martha and Wilson sounds great whuuhahah

[@phillyandkeely]

@@Ellen-GTC Wilson is my dad's name, Martha will love your van I'm sure haha

[@The_Calm_Chaos]

Clearly I'm ignorant but I would never have thought Van Life in Japan could be a thing. I'm looking forward to watching the whole series.

[@phillyandkeely]

I'm so glad you are going to watch the series, it was one of our favourite travel experiences and we put alot of love into filming it so really hope you enjoy the videos 🥰🥰🥰

[@brendagreen4132]

What a great start to van life in Japan! Alen is awesome, cozy. You are right Keely when thinking of Japan first thing comes to mind are big cities, gardens , tea shops, but not the beauty that you are showing us traveling along the coast. Can't wait to see more drone footage of the mountains and continued excursions you take us on. TY Philly and Keely

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Brenda 🥰🥰 so excited to bring you guys along on our adventure ❤️🇯🇵🏔️

[@richiebainbridge2608]

Alen is wonderful and just what you needed. The coastline is breathtaking. Enjoy your holidays.

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Richie 🥰🥰 Alen is defo exactly what we needed. Perfect way to ease ourselves back in to vanlife

[@sandrascott7026]

Guuuuyyyyysssss! Wow I am so excited you are switching up from city life to road Life! Yaaaaaa !!! Anyway I follow a family part time van life. They live in Japan and all their travels are in Japan. There is much to See! I'm so excited for you and of course for everyone enjoying these great moments we share with you. Thank you I love you guys so much. Be safe! See you next time.

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Sandra, definitely feels good to be back on the road!! Awesome that you follow some Japan vanlifers. This country has so much to offer!

[@LorraineG123]

Sorry guys,I was sick, i have a vague memory watching this,so I have rewatched it. Oh my word I love Alen,ye are having a great adventure in him, I'm so delighted for you both, great things are coming your way.

[@phillyandkeely]

Sorry to hear you were so sick ❤️❤️❤️ hope you are on the mend now 🙏🙏 glad you enjoyed Alen!

[@LorraineG123]

@ChapterByChapterVlog thanks guys, on the better side now after the meds kicked in. Oh I did enjoy Alwn for sure, so glad ye are getting better sleep.

[@japanjt]

Love seeing you guys enjoying my adopted country. Next trip you should explore the Boso Peninsula. Just bought a house out there - beach, mountains, rice paddies. Very camper van friendly.

[@phillyandkeely]

That's great to hear! We would love to come back ❤️❤️❤️

[@ianbasson8367]

Well that was an epic episode. Philly and Keely, Japanese van life is certainly making you happy. Little Allen looks absolutely ideal. I salute your chosen way of living, very brave and courageous to me and thank you both for showing me parts of the world I could never go to. Rural Japan looks amazing.

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much for joining us Ian 🥰🥰 definitely feels good to be back on the open road. Alen is perfect for what we need on this trip ❤️🏔️🌊🇯🇵

[@veronicasmith1147]

I'm having a panic attack just watching that traffics a nightmare 🥰💚💙💜

[@phillyandkeely]

🤣🤣 Traffic and crazy drivers can be so stressful. Least crazy country so far is Japan. Most crazy Albania and Istanbul 🤣

[@northstarcreative]

That little pool outside is my idea of heaven. Japan vanlife looks amazing ❤

[@phillyandkeely]

Yeah it really is amazing!!

[@rebeccamoore6127]

❤❤❤ I am relaxed just watching you guys! Love it!!

[@phillyandkeely]

Awww thanks Rebecca ❤️ glad we had a relaxing effect 🥰🥰

[@jackierichards33]

It lovely to see your beautiful hair loose Keely, when it’s not too hot. Those sauna/pools with a view were amazing. I guessed IKEA 😅 Japan for me conjures up pink blossom on trees and hectic cities. It’s so good to see another side entirely to what the country is like. Philly I do not know how you fit in that bed above the cab in Alen 😂

[@phillyandkeely]

Haha it was a tight squeeze up there 🤣🤣 such a beautiful country, and so happy to bring you all along ❤️

[@Drpepperhernandez]

Thank you for showing us the rugged out doors 🙌🏽

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much for joining us Dr P!!

[@QQ-fs5lg]

Finally can watch. Favourite ppl. Whoop whoop

[@phillyandkeely]

Thankyou 🥰🥰

[@Chris_Carini]

Back in a van. Brilliant!

[@phillyandkeely]

🤣 quality emoji. That's us lmao. Yeah feels good to be back in a van. Thanks for tuning in Chris 🥰🥰

[@lucyparr792]

what a fantastic video. You both looked so happy to be back in a van, and what a cute van it is. i could smell the camping gas through the screen watching you make your coffee. Camping stoves have such a distinctive smell about them don't they? I'm from Brighton, i'm with Keely as that definitely looks like a much harder cliff walk then we have here and a much more dramatic view as well!! Just binged your last 4 videos in one evening, loving your Japan trip and can't wait to see more van adventures. x

[@phillyandkeely]

Yeah much more challenging than Brighton 🤣🤣 thanks so much for watching our videos! So glad you've been enjoying our Japan series. Yeah feels so good to be back in a van 🥰🥰

[@MrFloris]

Monkeys were enjoying the hot bath just as much as you two were an hour earlier😮😅😊

[@phillyandkeely]

🐒🐒

[@wandervan2648]

Hi there guys! You are such a lovely couple and I honestly enjoy your content and the views. Thanks for taking us along. Thought I would go ahead and comment in hopes of giving your channel a boost - at least help if in a small way. Your content is great and you two should be much higher in subscriber count at this point! Take care and enjoy your travels!

[@phillyandkeely]

That really means alot to us 🥰🥰 commenting really helps us ❤️ appreciate your kind words about our videos. I hope some day they get shared with more people as we really love making them 🥰🥰

[@rvnomading6326]

So jealous! My absolute dream that, vanlife in Japan.

[@phillyandkeely]

It's so good so far. And most chilled to drive, no one is crazy like alot of European countries haha. Thanks for joining us 🥰🥰 hopefully inspire more people to pop over here and give it a go!

[@pattijohnson8197]

Yes, I think of Toyko and red interesting and pretty architecture.

[@phillyandkeely]

🥰🥰 thanks Patti

[@ravenbrown7053]

Just WOW! Thanks so much for sharing this amazing adventure! And 3 cheers for Alen- what a cozy rig! ❤

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Raven 🥰🥰🥰 so excited to bring you guys along! 🏔️🇯🇵

[@juliaarnold890]

Loving the van in Japan, Alan is very cute, great to see you on the road and sharing your adventures

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Julia 🥰🥰 He is cute isn't he! So glad to have you with us on our roadtrip ❤️🇯🇵

[@jamesjohnson5341]

Philly and Keely.....maybe you should have called Alan Stan......so ...in Stan, the van , in Japan.....love your vlogs, enjoy your 3 weeks in your new home....love, James xxx

[@phillyandkeely]

So it all rhymes that's cute 🥰🥰 thanks so much James! Glad to have you with us on our little Japanese adventure 🌊🏔️❤️🇯🇵

[@joeclow6563]

😙 the love and positive vibes in your videos 🥰 you guys are beautiful

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Joe 🥰🥰 feels nice to have feel good videos after a run of bad luck earlier in the year lol.

[@joeclow6563]

I reckon the bad luck was sent so you could have a little reset

[@phillyandkeely]

I think so too Joe 🥰

[@mysoulrambles]

Love, love, love

[@phillyandkeely]

❤️❤️❤️ thankyou 🥰

[@lindataylor6093]

Wow stunning. So happy for you both x

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Linda 🥰🥰

[@PamSowden]

Love the van, and your Japan adventure xx

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Pam 🥰

[@Aaron-P]

What a charming, cozy, homely camper!! Alen is such a winner! 🏆 I love watching nomad channels like yours that get off the beaten path after ticking off the touristy things to see how the countries are for their people. Very much looking forward to your next few weeks!! 🤗🤗❤️❤️😎👍xx

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much 🥰🥰 glad to have you on board, we love having you watch and all your kind comments every week. Our regular commenters feel like family, so nice to have you join us on all the different stuff we get up to Aaron 🥰

[@helenmedlow2764]

I'm so excited for you both to be in a van, the joy has come back into your life, what a blessing, can't wait to come along with you for this journey, I too never thought of Japan being this pretty and ocean views like that, so happy to see your sparks back ❤

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Helen 🥰🥰 glad to have you along on the ride!!

[@julespastor8149]

Sooo cool!!! ❤️🚐🤗

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Jules 🥰🥰🥰

[@melcop]

Brilliant guys 😊

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Melissa 🥰🥰

[@marilynnejohnstone1468]

Amazing episode. So good to see you in the van and travelling around. I had no idea Japan’s coastline is so beautiful and can’t wait to see the alps. Huge shout out to the van owner - it looks so well looked after. There’s something about being self sufficient when you are travelling that frees you up to enjoy the adventure 🚐

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Marilynne, yeah Japan is full of surprises right now!! So incredible. Loving being back I'm a van.

[@moneyprofessional]

Oh wow what a great van you got, and drone footage too. Life is good. Totally agree with you about stereotypes of Japan, think of the same things you said really - crazy electronics, talking toilets and bullet trains too spring to mind! It's a place I really want to visit for those crazy stereotypes but its also a big country so fascinated to see what you find.

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks PB 🥰 yeah so much more behind the stereotypical things (which we love too obviously 🥰) excited to share it with you all!

[@mattlambert8955]

How awesome is the van guys. You guys are such a breath of fresh air to watch . Always a joy to catch up with your adventure. Big love

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Matt!! So pumped to share our vanlife adventures with you all. Got so much ground to cover. Gonna be a whirlwind!

[@northstarcreative]

Oh and Keely’s hair should have a channel all of it’s own - absolutely gorgeous!

[@phillyandkeely]

🤣🤣 thanks my love 🥰🥰

[@hallaboard8154]

How cute is Alen? He’s perfectly matched to you two as you’re a pair of cuties too! Keiley’s excitement is infectious 🥰 Thank you for always giving interesting and varied content. It’s difficult not to show similar vids week in week out but you manage to provide something different every time. We love watching you, thank you for sharing your life with us. Liz & Gray ❣️xx

[@phillyandkeely]

Awww thanks so much guys, what a lovely sweet comment. That means a lot to us. We put a lot of love into our videos, so that means the world 🥰🥰 so glad to have you along on our adventure ❤️❤️

[@hallaboard8154]

@@phillyandkeely thanks for replying! 🥰 Sorry to have spelt your name wrong Keely 🤦🏻‍♀️😕❣️

[@phillyandkeely]

@@hallaboard8154 it's ok 🥰🥰 thanks for commenting ❤️ my name is a weird spelling anyway, I kind of like your way better haha

[@travelbowuk]

Yay I love Alan ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️

[@phillyandkeely]

Yay 🥰🥰 thanks my love

[@smsmyth]

Amazing !

[@phillyandkeely]

Thankyou 🥰🥰🥰

[@upwards771]

How nice was that man giving you those leaflets and maps 😍 alen is cool, out of sight for the bed is great hahaha. Ps keely this beighy brown jumper with the green and cream and brown scarf combo is beaut 🤩 we just did 30km a day in milan, my feet have blistered, after a year of sitting on my ass working from home and doing less than a mile a day.. some days I'd be lucky to do 100 steps in his house hahahaha. Japan is so beautiful can wait for u u explore it all #breathtaking

[@phillyandkeely]

Yeah so nice. Thrifted and gifted that outfit 🥰🥰 Misa is too kind she knew I needed winter clothes

[@JavaWalkerWorld]

Just found your channel. Fun stuff🤗 We are now subscribed 👌

[@phillyandkeely]

Aww thanks so much guys 🥰 glad you found us and are joining us on our wee Japanese Roadtrip 🏔️❤️🇯🇵

[@LinksRoyal]

thank you for sharing your expreince with us! I too just came back from Japan ( Osaka ) ! man having a hot spring there really makes you feel like you are 10 years younger huh? XD stay safe!

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks for tuning in 🥰🥰 Osaka is great isn't it!! And yessss hot springs are incredible!! Feel ten years younger for sure

[@joylord6852]

Hi guys welcome back what a fantastic video I didn’t know I missed you complaining about going up steps and hills but it bought back the smile on my face. Alan looks a bit narrow and a bit small but not so much to mess up and have to clean up. The scenery is gorgeous so far and can’t wait for the next video. Lots of Love and prayers 😊🏝🦋💖🦮 Safe Travels

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Joy 🥰 Yeah Alan isn't designed for my child bearing hips 🤣🤣🤣 lmao glad to see my struggles brought a smile to your face haha

[@joylord6852]

Hi I didn’t mean anything nasty because I am exactly the same I have never done steps and hills like that very well even when I was young and much lighter.😊🏝😅😂🤣🥰

[@phillyandkeely]

@@joylord6852 I knew you didn't mean anything nasty 🥰🥰 only love and kindness here 😘😘 I make myself laugh going up hills 🤣🤣

[@notseamus]

Interested as to why you chose this particular camper van company. We’ve looked at a few recently, for a potential trip in March. You two brighten my day, sending much love as always

[@phillyandkeely]

We contacted eleven different companies lol. Half of them never replied. Two had closed or changes business due to covid and others had reduced fleet and had no availability for as long as we wanted, and one only rented to residents. Tokyo RV Campers were super chilled out and easy to communicate with, we just needed our international driving licence. They were super lovely. You can DM me more info on IG if you want 🥰

[@3252fly]

Thanks, Guys.== This elder loves all the views you give us getting to know and learn about Japan.== Keele, I find DOWN STEPS are my thing

[@phillyandkeely]

Down steps sound like my thing too 🤣🤣 thanks so much for joining us 🥰🥰🇯🇵🏔️🌊

[@andrewgarnham3398]

Great to see you having a fantastic time in your hire van. I used to deliver in the van version of you're camper and iam 6ft plus so you wind yourself in and out 😀

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Andrew 🥰 I bet you had stiff knees at the end of a delivery day!

[@andrewgarnham3398]

@@phillyandkeely yes and try delivering a 6ft fridge freezer with back door tied down 😂😂😂

[@phillyandkeely]

🤣🤣🤣

[@MrFloris]

Back in a vaaaannnnn

[@phillyandkeely]

🎉🎉

[@charlenechua6073]

This is going to be an epic episode of Japanese campervan adventures

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Charlene 🥰🥰 hope you enjoy it as much as we do 🏔️🌊❤️🇯🇵

[@kathybutler881]

Wow Japan looks nothing like I imagined. Really looking forward to seeing where you go. Thank you for taking us along with you

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Kathy 🥰🥰🥰 glad to have you with us. This place is full of surprises!

[@CarinaPiersay]

Soooooo beautiful! And your enthusiasm is contagious! Keely to see you so pumped for a hike made me smile. And then… there was the classic hiking Keely we all love ❤️! Philly you’re so thoughtful to always make sure your sweetie has coffee. Who knew Japan is so incredibly beautiful! Can’t wait to see what you do next! 🌴

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Carina 🥰🥰 yeah he's a good spud ❤️ I regretted that hike pretty quickly didn't I 🤣🤣

[@sheisthelostgirl]

That little van is so cute!!!! I didn’t expect Japan to be like that at all! So pretty ❤

[@phillyandkeely]

Yeah it has surprised us so much. Absolutely loving it. Just wish we had more time

[@naomilife]

こんにちは！ 初めまして！日本へようこそ～！ キャンピングカーのアレンをレンタルしたのですか？ 素敵な山々を訪れて、楽しい日々をお過ごしくださいね。 我が家もキャンピングカーであちこちでかけています。 素敵な旅を！ Hello! Nice to meet you! Welcome to Japan~! Did you rent a camper Allen? I hope you have a great time visiting the lovely mountains. I am taking my campervan all over the place. Have a great trip!

[@phillyandkeely]

こんにちはナオミ！ ご覧いただきありがとうございます。 はいアレンはレンタルキャンピングカーです。 彼は12月の3週間しかいません。 あなたもバンで素晴らしい時間を過ごしていると思います。 あなたは今どの地域にいますか？ 私たちは北に向かっています🥰🇯🇵🏔️🌊

[@naomilife]

@@phillyandkeely さん お返事いただきありがとうございます。 私は、神奈川県の横浜に住んでいます。 今週末には、長野県に行く予定です。 北に向かっているとのことですが、これから寒波が来るようですから気を付けてくださいね。 レンタルキャンピングカーのタイヤは、冬用のタイヤになっていますか？ Thank you for your reply. I live in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. I am planning to go to Nagano Prefecture this weekend. I understand that you are heading north, but please be careful as there is a cold wave coming. Do you have winter tyres on your rental campervan?

[@phillyandkeely]

@@naomilife 私たちは先週長野にいました。素敵です。 あなたが楽しんでくれることを望みます。 ありがたいことに、冬用タイヤがあります。 これまでのところ、深い雪がたくさん見つかりました。 ありがたいことに、日本は道路をきれいに保つのが得意です。 見てくれてコメントしてくれてどうもありがとう。 本当に感謝しています🥰🇯🇵

[@naomilife]

@@phillyandkeely さん 長野に行かれたんですね。 満喫できたようで良かったです。 冬用タイヤがあるようで、安心しました。 これからも、日本の素敵なところをたくさん楽しんでください。 You went to Nagano. I'm glad you were able to enjoy it fully. I am relieved that you have winter tyres. Please continue to enjoy many wonderful places in Japan.

[@pamelarw58]

Allen the Van Yay!!!! You two are such a cute couple, so down to earth!! What an incredible Coastline, looking forward to further sites while traveling in your Micro Camper van. Travel safely guys! 😍 🇦🇺🍻🎄🎅

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Pamela 🥰🥰 such a beautiful coastline 🌊 and the mountains too 🏔️🇯🇵 thanks for your kind words ❤️❤️

[@nightowlnight]

That was as beautiful. I never knew it was like that.

[@phillyandkeely]

Yeah so beautiful 🥰🥰🏔️🇯🇵

[@thelittleredbus]

Looking at the weather we started to think you were really just touring around Newtonards!

[@phillyandkeely]

🤣🤣 yeah we think Japan is a more extreme version of NI lol

[@thelittleredbus]

@@phillyandkeely it’s on our list to get there with our van!

[@phillyandkeely]

Awesome! I'm not sure I would trust Martha to get all the way here hahaha

[@denisecafferky2248]

That van is perfect. Looking forward to seeing your adventures with Alen x

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Denise 🥰🥰 so pumped to share Japan with you all ❤️🇯🇵

[@manconthemove]

What can I say. That vid was absolutely amazing😁. Loved seeing you both back in a van. Your smiles and body language said it all. Martha will be a tad jealous when she finds out Alens captured your hearts (only briefly 😂) REALLY REALLY looking forward to the next episode, can it be sooner than the 18th, pleaseeeeee 🙏🏻😁. See you soon then 😜❤️

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Alan! Martha and Alen have a long distance romance going on it's ok 🤣🤣 thanks for being so enthusiastic about our travels, it really warms our heart to hear you be excited for them ❤️❤️

[@jeffanddiane]

Best Video EVER!! It brought massive memories of our little Toyota Hiace hi top called EMO where we caught the bug. So looking forward to more. Glad to see you both with smiles Keep traveling and stay safe Jeff and Diane xx

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks guys!! Really glad you enjoyed the video. Feels great to be back in a van have to say 🥰🥰🇯🇵🏔️❤️

[@geoffcampbell7846]

What a blast Guys!! I expected to see Philly sleeping on the floor, that's where I'd be being 6ft 5. Cant wait to see the scenery and feel your excitement as the Country unfolds. Brilliant idea getting a van, no better way to tour.👋

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Geoff 🥰🥰 I think the floor may be the only place that fits you 🤣 excited to bring you along on our adventure 🥰🏔️🌊🇯🇵

[@jasonmorgan1452]

What a great video. Looking forward to the rest of your amazing adventure in that magnificent wee van!!

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Jason! 🥰🥰 Glad you enjoyed it and happy to have you along for the journey! 🏔️🇯🇵❤️

[@Drpepperhernandez]

Omg! How fun! Stoked to see you in a little van again🙌🏽

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much 🥰🥰 happy to have you back in the comments ❤️❤️ hope you enjoy our little Japanese Vanlife Edition 🌊🏔️🇯🇵

[@bordercolliepupopvoedenont924]

Love to see more of Japan, i think its GREAT that you show us the unknown site of Japan. Love the van, safe trafels!!

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much 🥰🥰🥰 really glad to have you along for the ride!!

[@coby1111]

Hi guys. Can’t wait to follow your ‘Japan in a Van’ adventure. You’d almost feel your in the coastal areas of Donegal, only with a Tsunami warning attached……A week is too long to await your next update!!! Keep er lit folks x

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Coby 🥰🥰 Yeah we were saying today funny enough how it's similar to Ireland only more extreme. Gonna try and be better at posting more regular on IG so will share more frequent posts there if a week is too long lol 🤣🇯🇵❤️🏔️

[@upwards771]

Can you add a "guys" and "peace sign" counter on ur next video please. Cus guys.. guys.. guys its alot 👌 lol also if you could provide a glossary of meaning for the peace sign usage that would be epic 👌. Ps super happy for u to be back in the van. U both see very pumped. Also what r u doing with ur plant T the end of 3weeks! Your going to have to gift it to the Japanese van peeps

[@phillyandkeely]

Doubt the plant will still be alive by then 🤣🤣 but if it is we will give it to the camper guy. Might as well leave the chopping board and brush and various things we bought all with the van for future renters lol. I wouldn't be able to keep up with "guys" or peace sign counters. Quadruple digits lmao

[@donnamaree2311]

Have fun in your cute camper van. love you two love birds 😊😊😊❤❤ enjoy your next 3 weeks love from Australia ❤😊😊😊😊

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Donna 🥰🥰 excited to bring you guys along on our little Japanese adventure 🇯🇵🏔️❤️

[@eprohoda]

good evening.Philly,like it!you shared unreal vlog, 🌟

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much bro! Glad you enjoyed it! We put a lot of love into our videos, so means a lot 🤙🤙

[@thewheallons]

How fab that you have an Alen in your lives for a few weeks. I think everyone needs an Alen 😂. Looks such fun to live in. Looking forward to seeing where you visit in Japan as it isn't somewhere I would think of visiting as I couldn't cope with the cities. But the different side you are going to show looks very appealing.

[@phillyandkeely]

Yeah all vlogs and stuff are about cities because that's where is easy to get to, so I'm excited to show the more unseen side of Japan! So far it's beautiful and the least stressful country to drive in! Road rage doesn't seem to be a thing here which is unusual lol.

[@sallybiddick]

HOW!!!! Are these videos not getting as much attention.... THIS IS EPIC!! Japanese tourism needs to employ you... I want to rent a van in Japan NOW!! So stunningly beautiful can't wait to see next week xx

[@moneyprofessional]

Yeah I often think the same thing. Their content is incredible and deserves way more views. Hopefully it'll grow in time.

[@phillyandkeely]

Hahaha thanks Sally 🥰 if anyone knows someone in Japanese tourism feel free to message them 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks PB 🥰 Hopefully 🙏

[@rogerg-lesen8934]

Amazing Impressions❤️ can you maybe tell me where that Onsen and Coast Parking was located?

[@phillyandkeely]

Hi of course :) It was Sawada Park Open Air Bath. All along Dogashima Coast was lovely! So glad you enjoyed the video. Our favourite Onsen so far was the most recent one we went to in this weeks video. Lamp Onsen in Aomori district, so lovely.

[@EFTProf]

Good for you guys! So nice to see you back in your natural habitat - vanlfe!! Can't wait for your return and by what Keeley said, I expect you to be back in Europe for Xmas;am I right? C U next week! 🤓

[@phillyandkeely]

We have a couple more weeks here. We will be back to Martha for new year we hope 🥰🥰🥰

[@EFTProf]

@@phillyandkeely Cheers guys,. C U then..... ,🤓

[@RaySpillane]

Hi Guys, dunno much about Japan but the first things that spring to mind are Earthquakes, Tsunamis & Volcanoes (Mt. Fuji) & Nuclear Bombs. Then there's the good stuff like the food, the cities, (that giant pedestrian crossing Tokyo), Bullet Trains & of course the culture.

[@phillyandkeely]

Yeah the natural (and unnatural) disasters here are absolutely heartbreaking. We've felt like three earthquakes during our time here, each time I'm scared incase it keeps going and gets worse. Seeing all the tsunami warning signs and escape plan maps is very unnerving because you realise how real and present the danger is here. Northern Ireland has no natural disasters, no deadly animals, no nuclear power, we have grew up very safely (apart from the parliamentary forces obviously) so it's unique to see how normal it is here when it's so terrifying as a reality.

[@RaySpillane]

@@phillyandkeely Yep, Ireland is such a safe place - more often than not - except for when we get weather like we have at the moment when we can't even get out of our driveway with the ice on our driveway. Mind you, this is way down south in County Kerry where this kinda stuff usually doesn't happen, it's supposed to be Baltic up north where you guys are from. Safe trip, enjoying the videos, keep up the good work 👍🤗

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much 🥰🥰 be safe on those icy roads. Here they spray them with warm water instead of salt or grit.

[@byromtaylor6482]

Cant beat jap engineering ....best bit for me was seeing you put your hand on her shoulder and thank her for the food - such a thoughtful guy - you really are a perfect match you two...enjoy your lives and adventure ....

[@phillyandkeely]

Awww thanks so much 🥰🥰 that's really lovely to hear. Yeah excited to do some exploring in a van we aren't worried will die haha.

[@runaroundsueaccessibletrav6357]

I think about temples and Gardens and Nintendo and my grandad prisoner of war experience

[@phillyandkeely]

Flip that's crazy that your grandad was a prisoner of war!! I'm sure that's a very interesting story!

[@HannahJ]

It's positively a Winnebago compared to the one the Travel Beans have hired in Japan lol

[@phillyandkeely]

I know isn't it! 🤣🤣 We were talking to them about the difference haha 🥰 Their trip was a lot shorter and more local than ours, we definitely couldn't have editted videos and taught math lessons and drove all the way to northern Japan in that little van, so verrrrry grateful we got a bigger one. Excited to see their videos from their time here, will be fun to see the differences 🥰

[@chimaknits]

Alien is so cute ❤ Can’t see all the adventures it takes you too. It’s true that thinking about Japan, I think city lights and excitement. Seeing something different is very cool. Can’t wait to see more of these monkeys 🙊

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much my love, excited to have you on board for our adventures!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@joylord6852]

Hi guys how did the biscuits taste I don’t think you would put any weight on if you ate them all 😅😂🤣😊🏝🦋💖🦮

[@phillyandkeely]

🤣🤣🤣 those biscuits are the bomb!!

[@mikebillett7935]

Great episode guys. Philly- You need to carry Keelys heavy bag up all the hills and steps dude. Keely, you hair looked really good after you had the bath.

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Mike 🥰🥰 in his defense the bag only had the drone in it, it wasn't even heavy, I'm just feeble 🤣🤣🤣

[@DVaccarelli1988]

Do you happen to know what year this camper van is? All I know is that it's an Alen camper that's built on a fourth generation Mazda Bongo cutaway chassis.

[@phillyandkeely]

I'll ask the owner, i tried to find it in manuals, but best I could see is that on 2012 it had 34000km on the clock. So it's at least older than that lol. Any other stuff you would like to know. We can film a wee van tour this week 🥰🥰

[@FreeBirdUKVanLife]

The travel Beans have just done same, yours looks bigger tho. Enjoy. X

[@phillyandkeely]

🥰🥰 yeah we were just chatting to them about their trip ❤️ they stayed more local to Tokyo, where we are heading deep into Northern Japan so defo glad we have the bigger van! We did offer them to bunk in if our paths crossed 🤣🤣 they are a bit wiser than us though, we are searching for those extreme temps up north haha.

[@FreeBirdUKVanLife]

@@phillyandkeely That's lovely, can u imagine 4 of u in there lol...enjoy your extreme adventure. Hope its hot a heater. Stay safe x

[@commuterbranchline8132]

I just watched the video for a second time. Your right, Japan is an undiscovered gem of culture and nature. We think of all the tourist tropes and cities but your showing such a different side of the country. All in a Mini camper, same side of the road driving, not too big, diesel heater and the freedom to roam is just brilliant. I wouldn’t care about getting lost, your self sufficient, have fold out bed, coffee and blankets and will travel! Outdoor hot pools and monkeys strangely don’t seem that out of place over there, but I’ll just have to wait on the upcoming videos! 😂 I’m 5’ 4” tall, your perfectly formed van is giving me ideas……

[@phillyandkeely]

Yeah the van is great for this trip, so excited to be able to explore the more unseen side of Japan. Hopefully inspire more people to get out here and explore it ❤️❤️

[@commuterbranchline8132]

@@phillyandkeely After watching the start of your Japan trip, I was talking about it in work. A guy that has just started then told me he lived in Japan for 6 years. I’m now chatting to him most days about his time in Japan and it’s fantastic! I’m now planning an Australia and far east tour that will definitely now include Japan.

[@phillyandkeely]

Awww that's awesome!!!! Love that.

[@lauralarson3490]

K/P Japanese Road trip baby (K: HaHaHa), while I am eating the last of my IKEA tin Ginger Snaps (Svenska Peppar Kaka) biscuits!! Another UK Vlogger rented Japanese Van (like a Soul vehicle size). I could not see Philly sleeping in that one. They said it was cramped, uncomfortable sleeping pad, etc. Your rental looks deluxe Castle.(home van). Great vlog 👍!!💜🦋💙

[@phillyandkeely]

Best biscuits aren't they!! Yeah Travel Beans their wee camper would have been impossible for us to live and work in. Imagine editting videos and teaching math lessons in that for a month 🤣🤣 I'm looking forward to watching their series, would have loved to meet them on the road but our paths did not cross this time ❤️🇯🇵 should be entertaining to watch, they are a good laugh

[@S24suagain]

Awesome video guys. What's the name of the place by the sea in this vid?? The chickpeas dish was excellent by the looks of things. Awesome journey, enjoy it.

[@phillyandkeely]

Thankyou ❤️🇯🇵🌊 The place where we went for a walk was Dogashima and the place with the hot spring was Sawada Onsen 🥰

[@S24suagain]

@@phillyandkeely Great that you folks are going around the Japanese coast, it is so off the beaten track. Did you have any idea Travel Beans are in Japan? ❤️

[@S24suagain]

Have you folks had pocket wifi? It's often mentioned in Japan travel logs. Any ideas? Travel Beans are in Japan, doing the coastline.

[@phillyandkeely]

Yeah we use the pocket WiFi. Expensive but was our only real option when being here for so long.

[@davidvincent2nd757]

Good morning

[@phillyandkeely]

Good morning!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@raydevitt5018]

Would you like a alan campervan instead of marta at home

[@phillyandkeely]

Martha is still our girl. Self builds will always be superior in my mind if I'm honest. We spent three years tweaking and improving her to fit our needs. But I do love the big table! Really want to figure out a way to fit one in Martha when we get back lol.

[@smsmyth]

Which Onsen did you visit ?

[@phillyandkeely]

Sawada Onsen (I think I put a location pin when we arrived the night before in the video) I will have to add the name to the description aswell 🥰🥰 it was nice to have it all to myself ❤️🌊

[@smsmyth]

@@phillyandkeely thank you

[@examinerian]

Haha! Brilliant! BTW, that's a BIG camper - hopefully KZbin lets me link another KZbin video here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH_TnaBpj8qpoZY - a Kei-camper... Now that's compact!

[@phillyandkeely]

Yeah KCampers are very compact!! I doubt we would have been able to edit videos and teach math lessons in one of them in the heart of winter 🤣 but if it's all we could get we would have made it work haha. Just very grateful we got the big one. Apparently it's a six person van 🤣🤣 Japanese are definitely alot more economic with their space.

[@FreedamX]

字幕がおかしいですよ。 動画最後尾にすべての字幕がまとまっていました🤣 良い旅を

[@phillyandkeely]

それらをすべて修正し、日本語に翻訳しました。 それらが理にかなっていることを願っています。 良くないことを教えてくれてありがとう。 より良いものがあれば、より多くの人が私たちのビデオを楽しむのに役立つことを願っています. 見てくれてありがとう。 私たちは日本が大好きです🥰🏔️🇯🇵

[@FreedamX]

@@phillyandkeely Good Job!!😁もう一度、動画を見ます😆

[@sallybiddick]

ikea????

[@phillyandkeely]

Excellent guess!! Who knew IKEA had infiltrated every country ahha

[@davidvincent2nd757]

Well very interesting . I'd of told that guy to put his tonka toy back up and bring out the real van . It does look like it'll work for you two . Let me tell you the water was pretty . What was the most beautiful moment in this video . There was a lady talking while pushing out her locks of curly, damp hair . It must of been freshly washed because the shine was as bright as her smile . She had on a scarf that had it poofed out and when you looked at the way it perfectly framed her face . It made you think Jesus made long gorgeous hair just for her .

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks David 🥰🥰 This made me laugh out loud! I feel like I really need to learn to appreciate my hair the way you do!! I will take a brush to it this week and try get it down in future videos to get some self appreciation for it. Now it's winter I need the extra heat lol

[@barrywatler7482]

Hi ya no point in going anywhere unless you’re 😡. It’s a toy Martha will not be happy take care cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🤩🇦🇺🎄

[@phillyandkeely]

Luckily Martha isn't the jealous type 🤣🤣 she knows we are going to be back to her in no time. He is the perfect way to ease ourselves back in to vanlife. He makes us appreciate how well designed Martha is. It will feel so good to get back to her. But not quite mentally ready for any issues she might bring our way haha

[@davidvincent2nd757]

I hope Martha doesn't hear about this .

[@phillyandkeely]

Alan and Martha are enjoying a long distance relationship it's ok we are all consenting 🤣🤣🤣