Why do I LOVE living alone in Japan? | day in my life in tokyo

[@AllisoninTokyo]

Hi guys!! So I'm in the process of migrating editing software, and am currently testing out Premiere and Finalcut to pick which I like better. Needless to say, my editing isn't going to be what it usually is so sorry about that...I really underestimated how much more time consuming it would be to edit the video in a software I've never used before 🙃 Also didn't plan on forgetting my entire wallet at home during this video, throwing off what I wanted to do initially...😬 Oh well!! I'm pretty busy at the moment but hopefully next week's video will somehow take shape 😇

[@mhyranthym5235]

I love your editing style! Please take as long as you need to get comfortable with the new software because your videos are GREAT and are something I look forward to watching every week! Thank you for making them!

[@Chuck8541]

What editing software do you use now? I was thinking of starting with DaVinci Resolve, as it's super free... Premiere, and FCP, are well known, but I'm weary about expensive software. Thoughts? Love your chill videos. Surprisingly strong singing voice there! haha

[@lucie442]

How do you pay for everything/ job? Savings?

[@AllisoninTokyo]

@@Chuck8541 I used Davinci resolve, currently decided between premiere and fcp...I think davinci is really good for being free! not sure why my response to this never sent hehe

[@AnshinDoyle]

I love living alone in Tokyo too! All this "solo" things are definitely not a common scenario in Spain but here I could enjoy my single and fabulous life hahah

[@EnglishWithIzabela]

You can sing very well. This was nice and although it had a snip about shopping it wasn't all about that. I liked the inserts about the facts too. Informative and entertaining!

[@AllisoninTokyo]

thank you!! 🥺🥰 glad you enjoyed it!!

[@larissashomeinteriors8821]

Girl you can siiiiinngg, loved this style video! 😊

[@AllisoninTokyo]

thank you 🥺🥰

[@isiwol]

i love your karaoke-session! looks like so much fun.

[@AllisoninTokyo]

thanks!! it’s a lot of fun!!

[@猫-z9z]

I’m a Japanese living in Tokyo. I’m glad to find this Allison’s sweet channel and many people who are interested in Japan in comment! I’ll practice English listening with Allison’s videos. Please have fun in Tokyo😽💗

[@AllisoninTokyo]

thank you, welcome!!!

[@katalyna_rose]

It's definitely borderline impossible to live alone in the US, sometimes it's hard to believe that it isn't like that in other countries. Thanks for sharing your day! You always make Tokyo look super fun and chill.

[@SmartJapanHacks]

Tokyo is so much fun! I love eating alone as well 🙂 There are just too many good restaurants to check out that I wouldn't get to visit if I had to convince a friend to come. After seeing Aggretsuko, I might try out going to karaoke alone as well 🤘

[@AllisoninTokyo]

yess exactly, I don’t want to have to wait for friends to go anywhere 😭 and yes, try it!! awkward at first but fun when youre used to it 😂

[@lelagill4923]

aggretsuko was awesome

[@emilyn4784]

You're just such..... goals! Your life seems really fun and fulfilling.

[@ericlei2207]

About the small size packages...I think it is also because the states have giant portions lol I love the supermarkets, hopefully can visit japan soon!

[@nodreamisbig]

i loved this video sm ♥️ im too young rn so my mom will definitely not allow me to live in another country, but i hope to settle in Tokyo within, like six or seven years. i love japan a lot and i LOVE living alone, like literally I LOVE LIVING ALONE. idk why, and im so happy to find out you feel the same too. stay happy ly!!

[@saneill17]

I'm moving to Tokyo in April and I can't wait to live my best solo life doing things around the city!

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

Fascinating. You do a terrific job on this channel, I've much enjoyed binge watching your back catalogue of videos. I agree with the sentiments and observations shared in this video 100%. It's a wonderful city to explore and live in if you enjoy solitude and exploring on your own. There's no reason to feel self-conscious about eating out alone and things like that either. 😊💯💯

[@nicholasharvey1232]

8:58 I have a bag of Calbee "Hot & Spicy" potato chips in my kitchen cabinet. And they're really good. You can get these chips in the USA at specialty stores. There's an Asian grocery store in Biloxi that sells them. (I also have Yopokki rice cakes, purchased from the same place)

[@kamerynhaynes7076]

Would you ever do a video dedicated to singing? like a cover perhaps?💙 I feel like there's hidden talent there!

[@AllisoninTokyo]

🥺🥺 maybe one day 🌝

[@LinLin-rs2bv]

Watching your videos makes me feel happy

[@AllisoninTokyo]

🥰

[@nakatominocalamari2969]

This is such an inspiring video! Respect you for moving to a foreign country and enjoying life there like it's your home.

[@MatthewDale98]

I LOVED this. So fresh, not seen this before. Ly girl!

[@AllisoninTokyo]

thanks so much!! 🥰

[@LBelacquax]

I absolutely loved this video!! Thank you for being so positive about living alone, and for taking us through all the little solitary joys of your day! Lots of love to you! xxx

[@Cat1184]

Great video! I loved it because you showed that living alone and being single is actually fun and doesn’t mean necessarily that you’re lonely. I’m single myself living alone in Germany and I enjoy it a lot. And although it’s very common for a woman to live here alone it’s still not that developed compared to Japan, like eating alone in a restaurant. That’s actually one thing I avoid doing here because of the stares you might get. So I completely agree with you that Japan is great for single people. Also for traveling alone, it’s amazing. It’s safe, it’s affordable, it’s fun and you won’t get any stares. I hope I can do that again soon.

[@AllisoninTokyo]

Yes alone but not lonely!! Traveling alone here is also great, I feel sooo much safer here 😅

[@mariapsr]

i see youre of culture as well (and i mean genshin) also love the vid!!

[@viewfromheavenn]

Hey. I just ended a 12 year relationship and never been single. While I am scared of this new life, your video made me feel better.

[@LBelacquax]

Love, congratulations, and good luck to you. There is so much solitary joy awaiting you! Have fun exploring and discovering it all! xxx

[@SuperSakuragirl]

You can’t even rent someone’s basement for $800 where I’m at 🙃 I hope I get to live in Japan one day!

[@fergusonlk]

Awesome video 😃 I love to travel alone and I feel the same as you with solo shopping! Haha 😂

[@alexccen]

This was so fun to watch! I remember telling one of my friends one thing I'd like to do in Japan is eat alone, and I got the weirdest reaction like it was such a foreign thing haha! And your singing voice is so good. Evangelion forever :)

[@Michi111996]

I love how you advocate for living alone and basically not being afraid to admit that you like being alone. Also, where did you go to Karaoke?? I lived in Japan for 6 months and I was too afraid to go alone. I could not find one with single rooms so I would always go with friends but there were times when I just wanted to go alone.

[@AllisoninTokyo]

almost any of them will be okay if you’re alone!! they may turn you away if you go on like a weekend night, but I’ve only been to one place that said no solo people. on weekdays I would say the majority of people are actually there alone!

[@tjsmolla]

me, in Russia, watching Allison wearing a dress outside 😮 it snowed for the first time this year today^^

[@AllisoninTokyo]

yeah summer lasted a loooong time this year 🥲 but this week the temperature finally dropped!! jealous of your snow, tokyo doesn’t get much 🥺

[@jynndianecasili2900]

Wow! Your voice is powerful!

[@ghostbird3651]

maan I miss living alone in Tokyo, I agree the city very much aims at single people. Although once they did refuse to sit me down in a restaurant after I said I am alone 😅. I wish karaokes where I am had openings for Eva on their list haha (well there would have to be SOME karaoke places at first lol)

[@AllisoninTokyo]

Yeah I guess there are a few places like that 😭 I hope karaoke spreads to the west some day 🥺

[@Bernsa12]

I really loved the facts you added in; they were very interesting 😮 Those FL rental prices are right on par with NJ’s, it’s crazyyy. (Also random US update-our housing market is a bit insane nowadays too! Very rough, even for families with two incomes) As long as the roach doesn’t run too fast I’m okay😂 but does Tokyo (or Japan in general) have any crazy spiders/insects?!🙊😬

[@AllisoninTokyo]

Really depends on the place in florida but even my suburban hometown is a bit crazy 🥲 I’ve only seen 2 roaches and a maybe one or two little spiders a month in my Tokyo place , so not bad!! In the countryside there are poisonous centipedes which a few of my friends have woken up to next to their pillows 🥲 thankfully I never did

[@nanavee759]

There's definitely a spcial stigma about eating alone but I've been doing it since i was 18 & I'm almost 32 now! 😂 I've always been a loner & I've moved around soooooo many times & no matter where I go and what I do I'm usually alone ♡ i love doing whatever I want and taking my time wherever I am or just.... whatever! Lol. Also Japan seems sooooo cheap I knew it wasn't as expensive as ppl say it is.

[@AllisoninTokyo]

yess do it live your best alone life 💪😎 and yeah!! I wouldn’t say japan is cheap, but it’s not as expensive as it’s made out to be in my opinion 😅

[@Momo-qo7is]

It’s very true. Tokyo is the best place to live alone. There is no stigma here for women to live alone. The heaven for single people!

[@笑笑-s2j]

You're a decent singer!

[@a4j9d5h]

Came for the Japan vlogs and stayed for the karaoke clips :)

[@AllisoninTokyo]

👩🏽‍🎤 thank you 😆

[@chelseagiovacchino9852]

I’m interested in moving to Japan as an ALT now that I’ve graduate with my MA…. But I have to ask - how do you handle being homesick so far from home? That’s the biggest worry I have

[@roselyndesmond1898]

Please I wanna come there as an medical student any advice

[@hunterchapman2316]

How often do you get the chance to visit your family?

[@AllisoninTokyo]

i’ve been home once since i moved here 3 plus years ago 😅 ideally it would be once a year though!! but you know…my 2020 trip was cancelled but i’m hoping i can visit this winter 🥲

[@yaoifangirl1257]

😊❤

[@taenimin]

>:] this made me want to hastily learn Japanese and move to Japan as soon as I can

[@nononono-zt5sl]

“This is not an invitation” :( *puts away ring*

[@AllisoninTokyo]

for you its open ;)

[@asuranrocks]

Yessss i did all the same things alone there, and yes also killing cockroaches

[@南観水]

Tell me a lot of things I don't know, English, the culture of your country is one of them, I want to be friends with you. thank you

[@CarFox6]

that's one of the things i hate most about america. it's like you're expected to find a life partner in college or high school who you can pay the bills with. it makes it feel impossible to be an independent person

[@KathleenxCatherine]

Oh the cockroach comment at the end, I feel for you.

[@ruthnoronha8206]

But Alison if alone means …no kids or low births means very very large old people aging pop. and this is a whole diff issue for economic growth. Look I am not here to preach. I never wanted to have kids. If it wasn’t for my husbands frantic urge to have kids, seriously!!! I know… I have in and had our twin girls. Fast forward 12 yrs I can’t imagine them not being in my life. But most young people want their careers like me.. what’s wrong with that? Kids didn’t seem like something that was necessary to me. But the repercussions in China, even India or Africa are beginning to worry economist, Europe has been in decline for years and Canada has to allow immigrants just to keep the influx of population from decline. That’s a whole different issue.

[@theprofessor8517]

Pre-covid I went out to eat on my own with no issues. Why do people care ? I don't give people who eat alone crap or think poorly of them either. I've seen others do this as well. Perhaps it's Florida or you have social anxiety.