Why you NEED to visit Tokyo

[@riledmouse4677]

Kelly needs to start a clothing store online. I'd buy all the items. Her classic style is my go-to and it's remarkably hard to find.

[@KellyStamps]

THANK YOU. My merch producer company was lame and backed out to due "budget" so I've been itching to do something on my own.

[@JuliaShalomJordan]

Yes!❤

[@riledmouse4677]

@@KellyStamps you would be the only company I buy from! I absolutely love your taste and your style.

[@Celestials615]

​@@KellyStamps omg i would LOVE your brand.

[@ElegantPaws01]

I love Japan Safe, clean, polite and comfortable. They are not an inclusive culture but they are kind. You don't need to be liked.

[@mdte5421]

I love Japanese too and I don’t mind they’re are not “inclusive” because they are a homogenous country. I’m originally from east Africa and Kelly would say the same thing as a black woman about my country not being inclusive because for us you are not black or African-American. You are just American and completely different from my culture .

[@ElegantPaws01]

@@mdte5421 exactly and part of being homogeneous is balance in being able to see yourself in your neighbor which osmotically produces respect, patience and reverence. When there is too much varisnce in the collective it produces apathy and indifference culturally. That is when community goes through the window.

[@Charity_moon]

My first solo trip was to Japan and I loved it. I went to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. I can’t wait to go back this year.

[@FlightX101]

Im going next month

[@Charity_moon]

@@FlightX101 I think you’re going to love it.

[@crafty_wineaux]

Shout out to Kelly for considering how a plus size person can even exist in different spaces overseas, I don’t commonly see or hear these conversations without mockery 😊

[@Keesha]

Over 10 years ago my size 2 cousin went to China to study and toured other countries while in Asia, and she complained about the same thing with clothing. She said even finding shoes was difficult. Her size 8’s were hobbit feet there. The shoe size thing leads me to believe that maybe the average Asian really is smaller framed?! I mean you can diet all you want but you can’t really cut shoe sizes. So it begs the question… are the clothes cut smaller because they smaller framed than westerners… or it is really a beauty standard thing? Either way, I’m surprised to hear the same complaints today.

[@KelcyPassportbyDesign]

I think they are smaller framed in Japan than the US. I've never been to Japan but in South Korea my US size 8.5 was equal to men's size shoes. My feet were so much larger than all the women. But I do agree some Asian countries may have preconceived notions about people from the US being larger.

[@crafty_wineaux]

@@KelcyPassportbyDesign they’re definitely smaller framed, and most Americans are larger sized. My comment was more focused on applauding someone for even considering that, especially when it doesn’t apply to them. Honestly I’m shocked by there still being sizing issues at dress size 2 or even shoe size 8. The design scale on clothing must be drastic

[@BlackGirlLovesAnime6]

@@Keesha it’s a combination of both. Asians are smaller framed on average but they aren’t all built like that so it is also discrimination for the ones who are bigger framed. I’m model height size 6/8 and I kno for a fact I’d have a hard time finding clothes there 😂 especially with my size 10 feet too

[@earthangel2522]

@@Keesha Asians have smaller frames as a whole. I went to Nepal for three weeks once and even their large women’s traditional blouse was too tight for me. ( I am a size 10). I could get into it, so I bought one to bring back to the states so I could take it apart and create my own larger pattern.

[@BeComingNyrell]

😂😂 "I had my lil brown leg out- offending everybody" HILARIOUS!

[@booksandborders]

As someone who lived in Japan and went exploring by myself a lot, I think you nailed it with the "We're in someone else's house" analogy. The key to getting the most out of one's experience travelling abroad is respecting the culture of the country you're in. I absolutely loved my time in Japan and I can't wait to go back and explore more. I highly recommend you go to Kyoto next, or if you fancy a winter trip - the snow festivals in Hokkaido. ☺ Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@emmylou-y4b]

I love the analogy of being a guest in someone's house. I think Americans are getting better at international travel but we have to check ourselves when we feel a good whine coming on.

[@KellyStamps]

Absolutely! And remember to take the shoes off

[@myimperfectdiary890]

Haha

[@MelitaRichardson]

"It was the fact that they all thought I was a PROSITUTE!" LOL "I was just sitting there with a lil brown leg out - offending everybody." HAHAHAHA

[@KellyStamps]

GIMMA A DOLLA

[@jarheadjah3747]

Asian doesn't raisin!! 😂😂💀

[@MakeItSo_ST]

She said that with a STRAIGHT FACE and just moved on! 💀

[@Vivienneliv]

It’s true

[@kittendkat5100]

I was like what?!? Where did she get that one from! 😂😂

[@magnolia2]

⁠@@kittendkat5100 It’s a very common saying. I first heard it like 10 years ago.😂

[@Apricot90]

Stomach cancer is a really big issue in Japan... The society is also very misogynistic and patriarchal, it's a hush hush culture where young people get burned out, I could never live there under such conditions. But I travelled through Japan alone for a month too. For an outsider everything looks exciting, pretty and cute... Japan is far more than that.

[@KellyStamps]

I definitely picked up on misogyny. I made a American friend there and he joked that that love Hello Kitty because she doesn’t talk back 😂

[@Apricot90]

@@KellyStamps lmaoo, he's mad funny, is he single?

[@PaigeOutLoud]

I'm a young black woman and I went to Tokyo by myself too! Loved IT!!!! - EXCEPT THE MISSING SMALL TALK. Everything you said is on point in this video including the fashion. Also, I'm an Alabamian 😉

[@KellyStamps]

WELL heller dere 👩🏾‍🌾

[@PaigeOutLoud]

@@KellyStamps Heller! Take care'yerself yahear? Also, let me know if you want to grab ramen when you're back here 💃I have a HILARIOUSLY embarrassing story about eat'n ramen in Tokyo LOL

[@KelcyPassportbyDesign]

It's funny. With the small talk it must be a regional thing. In the Northeast small talk isn't really a thing. You definitely speak when spoken to, but you don't expect small talk.

[@MagnoliaPixieDani]

Most Asians don’t do small talk 😅

[@lovenspired]

Use me as a like button if you want Kelly to travel to Japan again soon. Yes? ^_^

[@KellyStamps]

I MUST FOR CHRISTMAS

[@lovenspired]

​@@KellyStamps YES, Christmas holiday in Japan would be magical!

[@charespirit]

Tokyo is one of my dream destinations. Listening to you sharing your experience in a very genuine and relatable way makes me even more intrigued to visit. Your authenticity is always a breath of fresh air.

[@username854]

So many people I’m subscribed to have been traveling to japan, it must be a sign that eventually it’ll become an actuality for me to travel there as well

[@KellyStamps]

IT IS YOUR SIGN

[@KellyStamps]

It was life-changing

[@username854]

@@KellyStamps your words and the process of how you traveled are definitely motivating!!

[@LuciaOrnelas]

It's the microphone holder for me 😭😆 love everything about your vids! Hope to visit Tokyo one day 💖

[@KellyStamps]

One day it is going to be a plunger 😂

[@jodysi]

@@KellyStampstriple dare you!! 😂😂😂

[@LuciaOrnelas]

@@KellyStamps Spatula, plunger, fork... you'd make anything look chic ✨💯

[@angienuelle]

I just got back from three months in Japan by myself, and I'm ready to go back.

[@Spykedjadedragon]

Same! 3 months there and I will be back next year lol. I love it there... I just CAN'T go clothes shopping there 😂

[@BlackGirlLovesAnime6]

What do you do for work to allow you to go to Japan for 3 months 😂

[@Spykedjadedragon]

@@BlackGirlLovesAnime6 Good question. I quit my job last year and have been living off of my savings 😆 I’m currently in the process of setting up some online businesses.

[@angienuelle]

@@BlackGirlLovesAnime6 I keep getting asked that! I actually had to quit my job because they'd only approve two weeks, but the manager said she'd rehire me when I get back. I'd been planning and saving for this trip for years, so I was not going to not go.

[@tikt0ksss444u]

kelly living her best life 💗

[@thaladiescorner9989]

I loved Japan, I did not shop much but the Fooddd 😍 can’t wait to go back! Ramen, Wagyu, Sushi, Okonomiyaki, Veggie tempura 🤤 Since I left I make several type of Ramen myself too

[@KellyStamps]

I must confess I didn't try okonomiyaki but everything ELSE was DIVINE.

[@thaladiescorner9989]

@@KellyStamps I think with that one it is anyways you either like it or don’t, I liked it but my husband did not at all 😂 there are different types to try, so next time you can try and see!

[@Coollovelee]

I went to Tokoyo a few years ago and it was great. The people are so polite and welcoming. I wasn't too much into the food though buy everything else, wonderful.

[@Domo716]

The food is literally easier to digest in every country it seems. Wth America. I went to France and had the best gut health of my life while drinking wine everyday 😂 Japan looks so yummy!

[@MsMirandaMariee]

Omg I so can’t wait until my trip to Japan 🇯🇵!! I remember when you clicked the button to buy your ticket!! I watched your whole series on it. Absolutely took some of your notes for my visit! Great video as always!

[@DivinelyRo]

We now have Doge Stamps in the house! Can’t wait for ya’ll next trip to Japan 🇯🇵 ✈️

[@JamoyElizabeth]

Very true, when you are just BEING. And not TRYING you attract everything you want.

[@ME-ow5tj]

Kelly, you should visit Osaka next time! Food is very good there and people are pretty friendly and much funnier! And you can go to Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara by train from Osaka☺

[@Jadeinan]

Omg Kelly, glad you’re in Georgia! I lived in norcross and grew up in Sandy springs. Places I recommend if you haven’t been yet: Alpharetta - The Avalon Atlanta - Ponce City Market / the Beltline Norcross - (grocery) “GW” Great Wall Grocery Store / Jinsoo / A big population of the Asian community is in northern Georgia like Alpharetta and norcross or Gwinnett county in general and there’s so many great restaurants and stores in those areas. Hope you enjoy your stay for however long you decide! Love your content ❤

[@BriFijiOfficial]

Yesss I’m ready for all of the Tokyo tea! 😂❤

[@robertgordon668]

I just wanted to commend you for being you. You are a shining example for following the beat of your own drum. God bless.😊

[@gabrianabrown16]

Your dress is so pretty and vibrant ♥️♥️♥️

[@happyfashionista4931]

You're brave Kelly! Glad you went to Japan, and love your blue dress!! ...and OMG as a plus size woman, I don't know what size that lady would have given me lol!

[@dirtyicontarot]

“Had my little brown leg out offending errbody 🤭” 🦵

[@rebel.taylord]

I'm size 12 and I can't find clothes in Korea, Japan or Thailand. I was browsing at a mall in Bangkok, just browsing... the owner came out and said "no size, too big, fat, no size" I didn't even ask lol. They mean no harm and I thought it was hilarious 😂

[@sshawwnn]

Hi I’m fan from Tokyo ❤️🇯🇵🍣 Thank you for coming to Tokyo!!!

[@thesummeraesthetic2045]

That color blue on you is everything!

[@MissJhane]

I want to go there now, just for the food. I need to start learning the language first. I found a youtuber who was so ill, he went to Asia and he said the food was so fresh, it helped him healed from what in the Western World was keeping him on medecine. Food is killing us here, if I stay there for a year, I might be able to fit in some of their clothes 😆😅

[@laboucher]

Japan is one of the safest countries in the world so it's very safe to travel there not knowing anything as an American. Also, say kawa-EE with accent on the last half of the word because KOWAI as you pronounced it means scary in Japanese! Another thing, I think that people are different outside of Tokyo--maybe more laid back and warm. Tokyo is a beast. If you love ramen and Japanese culture, I recommend the film Tampopo, a charming film from the 1980s. Unfortunately, ramen is very processed so not that good for you at all.

[@KellyStamps]

SCARYY lol

[@Chynaa_blak]

Asian dosen’t raisin 😂😂😂 i love it ❤

[@jacklyndanielle]

i want to travel internationally so bad i’ve never been out of the country but i’m scared to go alone!! do you have any tips for women to travel safely on their own? i wanna go somewhere tropical while i’m single and unmarried but i don’t wanna end up getting sold on the black market 😂

[@fiffibytom]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 1:48 took me out I'm on the floor💀

[@barrytelesford5265]

visit the Caribbean especially Trinidad

[@denarendall]

Hello Kelly, hello Doj! I’d love to visit Japan at some point. I loved seeing it from your perspective in the vlogs! This shade of blue is beautiful on you💙.

[@KellyStamps]

Thank you!!

[@ariesbyfire]

Not “offending everybody with my little brown leg out.” 💀

[@ughkerria]

The food 😋 I can't wait till I can travel to Japan. I'm currently learning japanese so when I do go, i can understand the signs and be able to get around!

[@RachelAnne_]

hahahha thank you for making me laugh today

[@lolabunny1157]

I love how you can be a kid again and it’s acceptable everything is adorable there

[@NWRJ]

Hey Kelly! I'm glad you enjoyed Japan! I hope I get to go someday. 🗾🎎😎

[@zion8303]

Wooooooooo! Yas! I’m proud with you 🥰

[@zion8303]

I just did that in Canada…, and now in Germany 🎉

[@zion8303]

Not large 😂😭 I’m 6’4” I’m like 4xxxx 😂

[@christinac25]

Loveddd watching your Tokyo vlogs 💗 there was this cool women’s-only capsule hotel in Akihabara that I found on YT like a year ago and saved for whenever I finally take the trip! (maybe for just 1 night lol) Everything you bought is super cute!!

[@UnapologeticallyKay25]

I love that dress!! And it looks good on you!

[@mondoenterprises6710]

So happy to hear your take on Japan. There is the hikikomori though.

[@KellyStamps]

What is that?!

[@mondoenterprises6710]

@@KellyStamps They are usually young men who have mysteriously withdrawn from society.

[@KellyStamps]

Omg I have to look into this. I think it may have been a suggested video. That’s eerie

[@LS-ou9lj]

Thanks for this Kelly! I'm visiting Japan next year for the first time and I'm nervous :/...but excited!!

[@bugivintage]

I am laughing so hard at the “size large” Japanese girl 😂😂 I am a European small and I would feel attacked AHAHAHAHAHAH (not literally attacked it’s just so funny lol)

[@lalights6]

Love you Kelly 😘😊🙂

[@nanagyambibi7426]

Hey Kelly, I am going to Cabo next week by myself. How do you shoot content alone so well?

[@KellyStamps]

I’ve been doing it for five years so I don’t even notice! I just set up my tripod and make sure that I do it at a certain time when the sun is hitting a window! I did theater and improv for a bit during high school so I am very confident.

[@KellyStamps]

Bring your tripods, get this wireless mic in my amazon storefront and enjoy Cabo!

[@TevinRoyaldawn]

Your trip sounds like it was a bunch of fun, and the food is immaculate. I need to grab a ramen bowl immediately 😊

[@lanithelightning]

Literally going to Japan next year. I’m way too excited about it!

[@joe6185]

That HEART NECKLACE?!? So cute!!!

[@Charity_moon]

Also yes food in other countries are high quality and never made my stomach hurt.

[@isisathena5237]

The size are so different I was 120lbs and a size L in most stores, and an E or F cup in bras.

[@klaudiusz6233]

I LITERALLY went to Tokyo 3 days after yoUuUuU!!!!!!!! I think I met the Eataly waiter that you referred to in one vid hahahahahaha

[@FM-yk1yr]

Thank you for the Asian cooking ingredients!! 🍜

[@hazel2634]

For me, when you travel to another country, you're always a foreigner there, which means you will always feel out of place. At the same time, you are in a different country with different culture. So even if you act like normal, like in your hometown/country, it may still seem strange/weird/whatever. So I think we will always be side-eyed when we're in a different country. I also want to say that as foreigners there, it's always good to know their culture first. It helps you to adapt to the environment there and also to act accordingly. Maybe less culture shocks. And I guess the locals will appreciate your efforts to blend in. And as locals, I think they also need to be more open and kind to foreigners, not expect them to act/think like them. Anyway, mutual respect is extremely important for me. It's just my personal opinion. You don't need to accept/understand it. And hopefully you can get what i mean through my broken english.

[@heygabimara]

Man I'm from the Philippines and their size Large is for petite people lol. I'm like morbidly obese to them 😂

[@krisie1649]

Girl. If you are a size large I don’t even want to know my size over there 😂

[@dhowto3005]

The Japanese tourism committee thanks you... They need to put you on their payroll. lol. I've traveled to a foreign country(upper-middle-income country or second world country) solo before where I didn't speak the language at all, very few of the locals spoke English(even one of my taxi driver), & my cell phone didn't work at all unless I used the WiFi at the hotel. It's definitely a different experience. I would not recommend it. It was a harrowing experience. Learning from your Japan experience or videos, it's probably better or safer to travel solo to first world countries & specifically Japan. Thanks!

[@LoisLeonora]

Professor Stanps, you're not cool...you're ICE COLD! 😂🤣

[@FlightX101]

Great Video. Ill be on my Toyko trip in July (Ill probably have a sim card tho ) xD

[@aubreytraverse.]

Going their in November can’t wait!

[@lolabunny1157]

Right! Who gives a damn if they don’t like you as long as they don’t bother you! I’m a black woman and I’m going to travel everywhere idc

[@StawberiiJam]

Ok. The cooking prongs with a microphone on it!?!? Respect.

[@aliviablount]

Asian doesn’t raisin Issa lot. I can’t spell but that’s hella funny 😂

[@KellyStamps]

😂😂

[@HottieHay]

🤣🤣🤣literally laughed the whole time while gaining insight and a new perspective! No one does it like the STAMPS💓💓

[@homodeus8713]

Always read up on the culture of the country ours travelling to. Most Asian countries are extremely conservative.

[@moredecor]

I think you will like this market here in Georgia Nam❤ Dae Mun in Smyrna Georgia there are a few but you can find some of those items and plenty of fruit and veggies

[@KellyStamps]

THANK YOU

[@Camillyahreal]

Omgoodness I definitely want to go there

[@Arizona_lilly]

Girl Ur going love it !!

[@雅花-t1h]

I live in Korea and literally the small talk thing kills me :)

[@shadia4710]

This chic is so funny to watch 😂❤.

[@riledmouse4677]

What a wonderful video!

[@stephanieb663]

lmaoooo. i went to Shanghai by myself, and one Chinese guy gestured to me while I was with my Israeli friend and asked him HOW MUCH??? we were like HUH?!?

[@ashfordnyathi621]

I actually dreamt I was in Tokyo last night, and here we are 😂

[@IshikawaLuv]

❤🙏🏽

[@lolabunny1157]

Chileeeee I’m a solid size 8 my ass would pop out of them clothes like on white chicks 😂😂 I still want to go to Japan though

[@SundaiLove]

Where’s the spoons!!!

[@BonniebgreenCranmer]

Just love hearing more about your experience 🎉 have you tried using vpn to logon in Japan and watch their tv?

[@animelover3629]

If you do come to Jamaica, just be prepared for everything you're going to see okay?,montego bay is an expensive place,also kingston

[@SunniDae333]

Notification gaaaaang!

[@lalights6]

🙂❤️😊

[@wavy1704]

Exactly Kelly! Plus let’s not act like other black countries are *actually* welcoming of Black Americans. I’m glad you enjoyed your trip to Tokyo!

[@KellyStamps]

The key is to just not look for acceptance and just enjoy the experience! And yeah I bet there are black countries that don’t really like black Americans lolol. I received a weird comment from a Nigerian guy I was talking to in Atlanta at CVS. He said some thing like you’re not like the rest, you seem like you leave good tips at restaurants. I didn’t know what he was talking about until I went home 😂😂😂 how RUDE

[@LadderProductionFilms]

Please visit the Philippines

[@Iwinnuu]

Try australia !

[@raihana.onfilm]

in japan withouta SIM card??? you are braaaave.

[@ebonycummings8162]

I would love to visit Japan

[@audreyzluticky7789]

Oh Kelly Ya Dun it Again!

[@TritonTv69420]

here soooo early!

[@LegalNYer]

"Asian doesn't Raisin." That is a good name for yet another channel!

[@JustShannaBE]

😂 come to Jamaica you will love it

[@alexziagemz]

I personally couldn’t recommend it.

[@marymensah2106]

😍😍😍

[@resilientmumsclub2050]

"Asian doesn't raisin" ha ha ha ha. It works cos raisins are dried grapes. Your humour cracked me up big time and that's un-usual because i'm black. ha ha. ( bad joke but hey, who cares?) 😂

[@labelmeposh]

Shabooya role call. 😂❤

[@gayanngodfrey2824]

Go to Jamaica too 😊