We tried a Traditional Japanese Ryokan in the Japanese alps 🇯🇵 Taking a Shinkansen to Nagano 🚄

Today we Head to a traditional Japanese Ryokan in the heart of Japan, situated in the beautiful city of Nagano!
Here we get our first taste of traditional Japanese culture and food as we explore temples, walk around picturesque side streets and try our first proper Japanese breakfast!
YOU DA BEST
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[@luvBB4lyf]

So basically we need to bring a whole empty suitcase with us to Japan for all the cute things we’re inevitably going to buy, gotcha 👍

[@catherinekayy]

🤣 yes but dont do what me and dean did and overload them because it was so difficult to push then around 🤣😅 we will deffo take less next time hahah 😅 🌸

[@Zethera393]

I will bring an empty bag or just spend the money to ship a box to my home with everything doesn’t fix in my suitcase

[@Briannal884]

You can always stop at a Don Quijote and buy a cheap suitcase at the end of your trip to fill up and take back! Definitely suggest waiting to get all of your goodies until near the end of your trip as well.

[@louisepeers782]

we found all the hotels we stayed in provided everything and more that we needed in toiletries so next time I would definitely cut down what I took . Try and travel light on clothes too to make more room for bringing stuff back :)

[@SnowFoxPaperie]

​@@Zethera393 Pay for a checked/extra checked/overweight before paying for shipping back.

[@johannaochbockerna]

This is like a really, really good TV series with a well edited, interesting, and fun episode per week. I love it and can't wait for next Wednesday. Plus it's always nice to hear Dean talk, bless him being shy and all. ❤

[@catherinekayy]

Oh my goodness this is a huge huge compliment thank you so much 🌸 I have been realllly enjoying editing these and watching them back, so I am so happy it feels this way hahah 🌸 YOU DA BEST

[@hannek97]

These Japan vlogs are so much fun and so soothing to watch! Been struggling with health issues for some time now, and this makes me want to get better and travel to Japan sooo bad. Lots of love from Norway! 💕🍡

[@catherinekayy]

Oh man I’m so sorry you’ve been struggling! 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌸 thank you so much for watching! I’m happy you get something from them hehe 🌷

[@formality100]

The colours of Nagano are seriously pretty!

[@catherinekayy]

Hehehe right?! So pretty! 🥹🌸

[@aylasaurus]

For some reason, the bit where you were walking through the quiet streets with the text about how it was so memorable, made me all teary eyed! It was just so beautiful, serene, and peaceful, it was radiating through the screen. Thanks for sharing as always!! 🧡

[@catherinekayy]

heheh it was even emotional doing it for me! It's a memory Ill never forget, I don't know what it was about that night (and the next night we did the same trip off camera when it was raining) It was magical truly! 🌸

[@tshaybatchy]

your vlogs are always such a delight to watch, I love how you show everything in such great detail, and it genuinely feels like the viewers are joining you both along your adventures.

[@catherinekayy]

Oh my gosh this is such a huge compliment thank you so so much 🌸 Oh my gosh hehehe YOU DA BEST

[@tshaybatchy]

@@catherinekayy NO YOU ARE!!🫶

[@ClayDisarray]

I really love this series. You've a real knack of making us feel like we're right there with you, and it's lovely to see and hear wee insights about Japanese culture.💛

[@catherinekayy]

Oh wow! Thank you so much! that exactly how I want you to feel so this makes me very happy heheh YOU DA BEST 🥹🌸

[@19Lillith]

The filming, editing, music and offtext were just perfect 🤩 again a great video that was interesting, relaxing and fun 😊 thank you for taking us along!

[@catherinekayy]

Oh my gosh thank you so much! This is a huge compliment 🥹😂🌸🌸🌸 you da best!

[@linzertube]

I love the chill vibes of this location, Catherine and Dean! It was a very good choice after your busier city locations and the Disney Park. Your knowledge of the Japanese culture, traditions and language is impressive. You can tell that this is a place that you’ve been waiting to visit for a long time. Happy for you both!👏🤩🌸💗

[@catherinekayy]

Hehehe aww thank you so so much! This truly was a place I’ve always wanted to come! 🌸🥹

[@ChantelleArts]

I can’t believe there was just a turtle chilling on the road!! that is so cool 😮😮

[@catherinekayy]

RIGHT?! HOW COOL! 🌸 hehehe

[@AylinNaomiii]

I love your Japan Videos 🫶🏼 thank you for sharing a bit of your journey 🥰

[@catherinekayy]

heheh thank you so much for watching! 🌸 YOU DA BEST

[@kelseykirkland400]

What a beautiful vlog 😭😍🥰🫶❤️ I love who you captured the true beautiful essence of the mountains in Japan! All the delicious food snacks and treats you shared! The little cute shops 😍💓💖🩷🌸 and the breathe taking temple and there rituals! I LOVE it all!!! Your vlogs are the best!!! Living through you Gorgeous!!! So glad this part of the trip was calming and relaxing for you both!

[@catherinekayy]

Oh wow! Thank you so so much! This was one of my fave memories! 🥹🌸 hehe thank you so much for watching 🥹🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@milli.vlogs_]

You uploaded this just when I was looking for something to enjoy my dinner with!! 🥰Omg I can't get over how beautiful Nagano looks! I'm so glad you have such a lovely time, deffo adding Nagano to my list of places to go next time I visit Japan 😍

[@catherinekayy]

heheh I highly reccomend! Its meant to be stunning in the winter months too! 🌸 hehe thank you so much for watching! YOU DA BEST

[@irulp]

Everything you're showing here looks so peaceful and chill, love it!

[@catherinekayy]

Hehee 🥹🌸 it was very beautiful!

[@sierrarose8860]

I am watching these vlogs suuuper late but I love them so much!!

[@jessandjay]

Nagano looks SO beautiful! We didn't go when we travelled Japan but will put it on the list for next time! 🥰 Love the Yukata robes ❤

[@catherinekayy]

Oh my gosh you should totally go! It’s magical hehehe we loved it 🥹🌸🌸✌️

[@antzieisme]

Amazing vlog, Catherine! I can’t believe they have a Sumikko Gurashi shop omg! I love them so much!

[@catherinekayy]

it was SO COOOOOOL 🌸 eheheh thank you so much for watching!

[@karolsartoasis4815]

This is my favourite of the Japan videos. I can’t wait for the next one

[@catherinekayy]

Oh my gosh! Thank you so much 🥹🌸🌸🌸

[@karolsartoasis4815]

@@catherinekayy You are welcome, Japan is one of the places I have always wanted to go to. I love the videos.

[@tammieh647]

I love watching this Japan trip seem like you guys had a really great time. I can’t believe the turtle was just there too cute😊

[@catherinekayy]

hheheh he was super cute heheh 🌸

[@007Natty007]

You have inspired me, we've never been to Nagano...now it's on the list. Great vlog series. :)

[@catherinekayy]

Oh my gosh I totally reccomend it hehe thank you for watching 🥹🌸🌸🌸

[@meinona9947]

Looking forward to these vlogs so much :) I'll be in Nagano in September myself so it's really nice to see you went too! Also on another note, I would really like to see a Bariatric Bypass update on how you dealt with all the amazing food in Japan. Glad to see that it seems you can try out most of the local dishes!

[@catherinekayy]

Hehee yes I can pretty much eat most things now although sugar still causes late dumping! 🥹🌸 have the best time in nagano!

[@Eversew139]

Wow, wow, wow! You and Dean are totally doing Japan just right. Love it.

[@ruwgirl]

Oh wow, this was sooo beautiful🩷 The scenery is amazing and the laid back vibe is a perfect match 🩷🥹 I love the trees and the mountains in the background 💚🩷💚 and I love the music that you chose, especially at the temple scenes 🥰

[@catherinekayy]

Thank you so so much 🥹🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@awfulwaffle3000]

LOOOOOVE this vlog so much! 💕

[@catherinekayy]

heheh oh my goodness thank you so so mcuh heheh 🌸 Im so happy you enjoyed them! 🌸

[@VampireLeigh]

Really like seeing more sights of Japan x the Disney etc. is fun but there’s so many neat places I’d love to see in the country x

[@catherinekayy]

🥹🌸🥹🌸🌸😆

[@Angelchakra]

I’d love to visit Japan, I love how you take us on your adventures - it looks more amazing than I imagined! ❤ Kate x

[@catherinekayy]

Hehehe thank you so so much 🥹🌸

[@JustPeachies]

Yay new video! 🥰

[@catherinekayy]

heheh i hope you enjoy it! 😍

[@tamara8349]

So happy I found your channel! I am loving these Japan vlogs! Definitely need to add this area to the list for when we go to Japan!

[@catherinekayy]

🥹🌸🌸🌸 totallt reccomend! 🥹🌸

[@RosemaryTravale]

I have been loving this series so much! Will you do an episode at the end talking about how you found all these places, and any advice on where and how to book them/get tickets? I know a bit has been sprinkled here and there but I would love something in depth with advice on how to plan my own trip to Japan someday!

[@catherinekayy]

This would be a great video! I’ll keep a note of it for you and see if I can help! It was fairly easy though I: Booked flights on Skyscanner (checked out at British airways) Booking.com was the majority of the accommodation 🥹🌸 I used Airbnb for my flights to Osaka All internal travel like trains ect was all just booked while I was here and on the cuff hehe 🥹🌸 hope this helps for now! Xxxx

[@ArtySubu]

Love the chilled vibe of this vlog!

[@catherinekayy]

Tysm 🥹🌸🌸🌸

[@Miruzilla]

I went to Japan with a friend 2018 and wedid stay overnight at the Shojoshin-in Temple on Mount Koya-san. I absolutely LOVED the Meals we got there. I'm not a Vegan but I wouldnt mind eating that everyday. Aaaah...I miss it so much. The only thing I didint like was the Tofu Pudding, hahaha.

[@catherinekayy]

Oh my gosh that sounds amazing 🥹👌🥹👌🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@andreajlmoore]

What a unique experience you showed us. What an interesting place to stay…how did you know what to do or not do when staying there? You are adventurous with your food choices…I am enjoying seeing the unique foods. I love the sound of the rain when tucked into a cozy place. Love your Volvos. Thanks!

[@catherinekayy]

heheh sometimes we just wing it and see what is in the local area, in this case we just turned up then stumbled upon the sights hehe 🌸

[@andreajlmoore]

@@catherinekayy I actually was referring to knowing when to take shoes off and how to navigate the customs etc…. Did you research a lot before going, do they leave instructions, or what?

[@ashlierortiz]

This was my fave Japan video!

[@catherinekayy]

Omg 🥹🥹 tysm! 🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@rachelm436]

My favourite time of the week! I am really loving all of the Japan vlogs! 😊 ❤

[@catherinekayy]

Hehehe this makes me so happy! Thank you so much for watching 🥹🌸

[@meravkleinmann3930]

What a fun video! This is definitely my favorite travel series to Japan - not only is the filming beautiful, with lovely bright colors- but it's also really helpful and you can learn many travel tips! Feels like I've come along for the adventure! Fabulous editing and I also really love your positive attitude even if things don't go 100% to plan!

[@catherinekayy]

Oh my gosh! Thank you! That is a huge compliment 🥹🌸 thank you for watching! You da best! Xxxx

[@Mrsbear70]

Another amazing vlog. Thank you for sharing your adventure Catherine (and Dean) xx

[@Inkymakes]

Hello Turtle San 😆 Another great vlog, Catherine. Loving your journey through Japan.

[@catherinekayy]

hehehe 🌸 Thank you so so much for watching! hehe

[@nadinemoseley6041]

I'm so loving these Japan vlogs...thank you so much. xxx

[@catherinekayy]

Oh my gosh thank you so much for watching them! 🥹🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@genchan1224able]

長野に来てくれてありがとう。それにしても多くの種類の和菓子やソフトクリームを食べていますね。素敵な動画でした。またのお越しをお待ちしております。See you again.✨

[@catherinekayy]

🥹🌸 thank you so much for watching! YOU DA BEST!

[@SuzanneRowell]

Thank you for sharing your trip adventures!

[@catherinekayy]

thank you so much for watching! 🌸

[@MISSLEONAJB]

Hey Catherine 🤗 love love loving this vlog series so so much. I want to live in Japan now ☺️ there is so much to see, to eat, it’s so so immersive. I cannot wait for your next vlog 🩷 xxx

[@catherinekayy]

Oh my gosh thank you so much! I honestly would love to move here if it wasn’t a 14 hours flight lol 🥲🥲🥲🥲 xxxxx

[@louisepeers782]

another great video , loving these Japan vlogs , bringing back so many memories :)

[@catherinekayy]

Thank you so so much Louise 🥹🌸🌸🌸

[@mirai0230]

いつも日本人の私も行ったことがないところをいろいろ見れて一緒に旅した気分です🎶ありがとうございます💕

[@catherinekayy]

どうもありがとうございました！いつかあなたも長野に来られることを願っています！💕💕

[@jamesbarker3713]

I’m so excited, can’t wait till I travel there with my bestie next year.

[@catherinekayy]

oh my gosh you are going to have the best time! 🌸

[@sprinkledwithcolor]

I enjoy every moment of these vlogs!!!!! You are adorable. Wouldn't a sticker collection of your trip be wonderful!!!!!!!!!!! and enamel pins!!!!! Anyway, you don't need more work but a great thought hugh????? I am looking forward to the rest of the vlogs and see what you do on your adventures. Hope you are well, keep looking up!

[@catherinekayy]

Oh my gosh this make sme so happy hehe, Im so glad you enjoy them! 🌸 ehehh I would love to do a little japan sticker collection at the end of the vlogs 🌸

[@rip_planchette]

oooo i was waiting for this one! you captured zenkoji beautifully! it made me tear up haha. it’s funny, i’ve lived in tokyo, gunma and nagano (and traveled to other prefectures of course) and no place in japan has ever captured my heart like nagano. there is something so special about it, the atmosphere and the people, that can’t be described. my husband has done that pilgrimage you mentioned too! it’s quite an adventure! but yeah there is something so, SO special about nagano that i was so happy you went and experienced it! i’ve been watching your art channel for years and seeing you enjoy a place that means so much to me is so cool! beautiful video!

[@catherinekayy]

Heeeh it’s so beautiful isn’t it! I loved it 🥹🥹🌸 it was so memorable and even the cosy rainy night In the ryokan! I feel very lucky to have experienced it! 🥹🌸

[@dhall4363]

So interesting to watch as I will be there in a couple of weeks. Doing much of what you are doing. A few days in Tokyo and of to Nagano staying at Ryokan near the temple etc. Then a whole lot more touring around.

[@catherinekayy]

Oh wow! You will have the best time I loved Nagano! 🥹🌸

[@tinkerandteal]

These videos are really making me want to go to Japan so much!!

[@studiok2-zee543]

Thank you for introducing me to Japan. That's a nice video ☺

[@catherinekayy]

Hehehe thank you so so much for watching 🥹🌸

[@PearNash]

Tes vidéos sont toujours très bien fournies, j'adore les regarder! Merci pour ces partages🥰

[@catherinekayy]

Aww wow! Thank you so so much! 🥹🌸

[@angelad7445]

That stay looked so peaceful. We leave for Japan in 6 days! Im so excited

[@catherinekayy]

🥹 Omgosh have the best time ever! 🥹🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@8heartbeat]

The first sweet you ate in Ryokan is a sweet bean paste called "Youkan", and the second one said "Kurumi" on it, which means walnut flavor☺️

[@catherinekayy]

OoooOooo thank you! It was so delicious hehe 🥹

[@retouching]

“hello turtle-san” 😂LMAO, love you☺

[@catherinekayy]

Hehehe 🐢

[@thenanlife1141]

Beautiful vlogg guys . Thoroughly enjoyable ❤❤❤

[@catherinekayy]

heheh thank you so so much! 🌸 Im so happy you like them!

[@jstanders6973]

Aww Catherine what a beautiful place, the food looked amazing and high quality. I loved the little drawing of you and Dean at the end.. Too cute. Thank you Dear ❤xx

[@catherinekayy]

heheh phh thank you so so much heheh 🌸 I am so happy you enjoyed it! YOU DA BEST

[@lowenmoonlight382]

Dangos are awesome, I am sooooo jealous! You looked both so nice in the kimonoooos ❤❤❤

[@catherinekayy]

hehehe this was the tastiest dango of the whole trip oh my gosh the sauce was amazing hehe

[@抹茶-f1t]

I'm Japanese and live in NAGANO. We had a wedding ceremony at Zenkoji Temple.😊 Thank you for coming to Japan. It made me feel happy. Next time you come to Japan, try Kusatsu Onsen or Beppu Onsen! Onsen is hot spring.♨️

[@catherinekayy]

Wow! What a beautiful temple to have a wedding! Congratulations 🥹🌸🌸🌸 thank you for watching 🥹🌸🎉

[@debwill13]

Another wonderful vlog, I love them all! xxoxo

[@catherinekayy]

This makes me so so happy, Im so glad you enjoy them! 🌸

[@leotransstory2391]

I can't wait to watch ❤

[@catherinekayy]

Heehehe I hope you enjoy it! 😍 YOU DA BEST

[@leotransstory2391]

​@catherinekayy awww that's so sweet I'm having a bad couple of days so watching these make me feel so much better ❤

[@fuzzydragons]

looks like a nice place to visit. beautiful views and not too many people 😀

[@catherinekayy]

🥹🌸🌸🌸

[@Crimpycurls64]

Breathtaking ❤

[@catherinekayy]

🥹🥹🌸⭐️

[@210-ws9kk]

If u stay at a ryokan, they most usually do offer a free pickup service from the train station and you can email them to arrange that😊

[@catherinekayy]

Ohhh I wish I knew that! That would have made things a lot easier 🤣🥲🙃

[@TenTenJ]

You and Dean look so adorable in those kimono robes, sorry if I forgot the proper name. It must have been so fun to stay there and experience another world of living. 🏯🍜🍡🍣🎏🎎

[@catherinekayy]

heheh it really was! Such a cool cool experience! 🌸

[@無銘迷刀]

This is very scene that you enjoy Japanese calture.

[@leeraxd]

The Travel Channel needs to hire you XD These videos feel so profeshhhh

[@catherinekayy]

Hehehe 😂 oh my goodness thank you ehhehe!

[@ExpatNatt]

Love love love 😍😍

[@LukesLiife]

Gosh I have been loving these videos so much! I keep going back on myself as I don't want to miss a single thing / sight / detail or fact x

[@catherinekayy]

Omg thank you luke 🥹🌸🌸🌸 I’ve been loving sitting down and editing them every week too hehe 🥹🌸

[@tarabooartarmy3654]

The sweet soy sauce dango is mitarashi dango and I loooooove it! I love sweet and salty flavors together, so mitarashi dango is right up my alley. 😊

[@catherinekayy]

Yessssss omg I’ve been craving one since I came home! I really wish I could get them here! 🥲 so delicious!

[@Nilesedge]

Haha I went to Nagano in January and I took a photo of the Ryokan you stayed in and that cute firefighter manhole cover!

[@catherinekayy]

Hehehe oh my gosh 🤣🌸🌸⭐️ it’s a cute ryokan amirite!

[@smyth339]

Lovely!! Can I ask what was the name of the one you stayed in? Thanks xx

[@catherinekayy]

I can’t remember it exactly as I’m typing but I did put the name on screen! I hope this helps 🥹🌸🌸🌸

[@ogasoko2391]

九州に来て下さ〜い😊

[@catherinekayy]

Ohh I would love to come there one day! 🌸

[@AerisGainsborough]

🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵

[@dianewalker9154]

I wish I could do that, but my arthritis prevents me from getting down on the floor.

[@catherinekayy]

Oh no I’m so sorry! 🌸⭐️ it would be difficult if you had mobility issues I can imagine!

[@BeesAndButtercups]

The black ice cream was soy sauce flavour. Really curious to try that.... could either be a great sweet and salty combo or absolutely rank.

[@catherinekayy]

omg i wish I tried it, I bet it was salty and sweet because the dango was stic ky soy sauce flavour and it was AMAZING 🌸 Kind of similar to something like salted caramel! Now im really curious haha

[@TomLowdermilk-yn8wu]

hmmm,... I really want to try the black water sento in Kamata Tokyo but my relatives never want to go because they think the places are too filthy.

[@user-ct1yi9bd4t]

日本に来ていただいてありがとうございます。 新幹線の中で食べる食事はコンビニで買ったものよりも、駅弁(えきべん)をたべてほしかったなぁー。新幹線には駅弁です。たくさん種類もあるしおススメですよ。それが残念かな。 日本を楽しんでいただいて、ありがとうございました。

[@catherinekayy]

Next time I will try the Ekiben hehe 🥹🌸 thank you for the suggestion 🥹🌸🌸🌸 xxxxx

[@poypoyh4413]

日本を楽しんでいただけて嬉しいです。セブンイレブン私も好きです😂色んな種類のカレーがありますよね。

[@poypoyh4413]

English: I am happy you enjoy japan. I like seven-eleven too. They sell many kinds of curry 🍛

[@catherinekayy]

Yesss! The curry’s were so delicious I miss them 🥹🌸🌸

[@r4jpyr24us3]

Japanese sweet of black jelly is called Yo-kan. It is originally from the continent, made by the blood of sheep (yo), cooked like a pudding (kan). However in Japan in old days eating animals was prohibited by Buddhism manner, so at the temple, they made a Chinese bloody pudding like jelly cake with bean past and sugar, agar, sea plant, instead of gelatin. Gelatin is made from animal.

[@catherinekayy]

Ohhhh wow! I never knew this thank you for giving us this interesting information’ it was delicious I loved it hehee 🥹🌸

[@toastieteadoodles8003]

How was getting your cases on the train? Im going in October

[@catherinekayy]

It was easy! We ended up reserving the seats at the back to put our cases! 🥹🌸

[@kimi-kirsche87]

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@TomLowdermilk-yn8wu]

hmmm,... I really want to try the black water sento in Kamata Tokyo but my relatives never want to go because they think the places are too filthy.

[@catherinekayy]

Oh no’ heheh I hope you get to try it one day! 🥹

[@TomLowdermilk-yn8wu]

​@@catherinekayyI'm in Arakawa ward visiting Tokyo relatives and going to Kyoto to see another. So hopefully next year.

[@7coloreddrops]

0:32 This one is Chinese high speed train though.

[@catherinekayy]

🙃🥲🤭 oopsie haha

[@pieman3141]

It's funny, because I noticed the same. I'm unfamiliar with Chinese trains, but as soon as I saw the attendant, I immediately recognized something was off. Not sure what, but it simply didn't look Japanese.

[@mkumi2556]

私の住んでいる長野へようこそ😃 善光寺はどの宗教でも受け入れてくださる平和的なお寺です。食べ物も美味しいので、たくさんの食事を試してくださいね💞

[@catherinekayy]

I love Nagano! 🥹🌸

[@rebeccayt97]

where did you put your suitcases on the shinkansen? on top on the rack?

[@catherinekayy]

We booked the reserved seats at the back for our cases 🌸

[@denniswhite1399]

Why did you not get JR pass it would have saved you money .not after end Sept but before the large increase

[@catherinekayy]

It didn’t save us money, we put the calculator in, and we would of lost money with the JR rail pass 🥹🌸 they have a calculator where you can put in your routes xxxx

[@denniswhite1399]

I checked and it did pay off strange

[@5ifty6ixmediauk]

I was glad when you got on the shinkansen, then you might stop saying it lol, its also known as the Bullet Train. So happy you're heading to do more traditional Japanese things. Not a Disney fan, watching for the Japanese element. You guys don't look too worn from the hectic schedule, thats good.

[@catherinekayy]

hahhaah 🤣 don;t you think shinkansen is a cool word though ahhaha 🤣 I did say it alot didn't I hahah 🌸

[@5ifty6ixmediauk]

@@catherinekayy a bit lol, good experience though. Looking fwd to the next few vlogs.

[@Lisasplace]

I know it's actually supposed to be there but as a Dutch person the swastika thre me off for a sec

[@catherinekayy]

I know it’s a shame the nazis ruined such a iconic symbol that was used throughout history in shrines! They are rotated differently too, and are slightly different but I can see how it could be jarring if you didn’t know about them 🥲

[@scottybeammeup2158]

Please to all the tourists wanting to try out the Japanese toilets, don’t try out the waste function on a public toilet ever! I would not recommend to use it in a hotel actually as I am suspicious they won’t clean the nosal between the guests 😅. Super unhygienic

[@scottybeammeup2158]

* I meant wash function 🫣

[@thistledragon6711]

The water nozzle should automatically slip in and out of a protective sleeve when you use it to keep it clean

[@catherinekayy]

Yeah we noticed it was electric and went in and out when you used it! 🌸🌸

[@scottybeammeup2158]

@@catherinekayy yes, that obviously on every toilet the case! Still it needs to be cleaned between strangers and at least weekly. It’s super disgusting as sh.. drips basically down the nosal as it cleans. So at home yes, of course it’s clean at your family house of course! But public spaces or as said in hotels when you don’t know how often they clean out the mechanism under the toilet is just 🤢

[@scottybeammeup2158]

Sry I tagged the wrong person 😅

[@hanagruma768]

団子が1本400円ってめちゃ高いんとちがうの？余計なお世話でした、ハイ！

[@catherinekayy]

I don’t know actually ehhee but this dango was very delicious 🥹🌸🌷

[@xxxNachoxx]

Your Japan vlogs were recommended to me because I've been watching a lot of Japan videos as preparation for an upcoming trip, and your energy is so lovely, really cozy ❤ I'm not even into Disney and we are not going to Nagano but watching you have fun was really relaxing. The only thing I want to mention is in regards to animal cafes - the cat cafe you went to seemed nice, but in general many of them, especially the more exotic ones like hedgehog and owl cafes, are controversial among animal welfare people because they don't necessarily treat the animals well. Looking forward to your next video ❤

[@catherinekayy]

Oh wow thank you so so much! 🥹🌸🌸 I’m so happy you are enjoying the vlogs! 🌼🌼