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Not yet! Saw some super drunk fans outside the Yokohama Baystar stadium one time doing something too remarkable to write down and I’ll never forget that image. The games look really fun though I do want to check one out and I know lots of girls work as beer delivery ladies so that’s probably fun to cover too. Thanks for watching and commenting !

Thanks for commenting! I totally agree, no matter how many times I go I always get lost. I think that’s part of what makes it such a fun place to visit. I have a video where I walk through Tokiwa street and other deeper areas coming soon 🙌

Thanks for watching! Very common, especially port cities (near the oceans) since they have historically had a lot of commerce and domestic travel. Usually the zones which have the adult shops have been licensed for 100+ years and over time it is becoming much less common for new licenses to get issued.

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Thanks for commenting, I always wondered what the non “recreational” use case is for CBD / alternatives is. Appreciate the insight.

@HenrysFreeJapanInfo CBD can actually be broken down into many compounds and used for many reasons. CBN is used for sleep. THCV is used for energy and focus but very expensive. D9 is a mix of compounds for the mind and D8 is a mix of compounds for the body. So many parts of the plant can be used without getting "high", and you don't have to inhale it either.

Thanks for the breakdown! Hopefully the shop staff are as professional and offer safe choices. The one’s I’ve check before were sadly very much pushing the concept that THC-xyz can be equivalent in a psychoactive sense. Might be an early phase of the market in Japan or because I was a foreigner going in as opposed to a regular customer. I still do find it weird they would use the term Weed for the store when selling mainly CBD products. In clubs or music bars you will occasionally find vending machines of CBD blunts which is just hilarious and makes the kids cough while trying to look cool.

Thanks for watching, Lol I tried to share without directly showing adult content so it’s fully possible to miss the context 🧐

Might be a backup in case someone needs lots of tissue 🤧

@ probably when they rent a sad movie, they need more tissue to cry on.

Those type of flower shops with very high prices and pre-set arrangements + in an Izakaya / bar rather than living area are for gifts to Kyabakura girls or for business anniversaries. I use normal flower shops alot and prices are 1/10th at most compares to the ones I show when wandering nightlife zones!

Thanks for watching and commenting! I’m always amazed by how many people are buying new / used adult dvds when I visit stores. I think a large part is the sunk cost into older physical systems + the security of physical ownership. It’s also a probably part of a collecting mindset which is prevalent in Japan.

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@@HenrysFreeJapanInfo Thank you very much for replying to the comment.

@@HenrysFreeJapanInfo Thank you so much for replying to my comment, I have subscribed to your TH-cam channel

Thanks for watching! Happy to make a video on topics / questions if you have any suggestions. Since I finished up the 23 Wards I’ll be doing more variety of content in the future 💪🫡

@@HenrysFreeJapanInfo strawberry day vid!! lol

That looks awesome! Never noticed before lol Seems like a year wait until the next one 🍓🍰🍓

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Thanks for commenting, From Los Angeles originally! Moved out to Singapore for university then to Japan 2 years ago when I realised I didn’t fit into the working culture in Singapore. It was always a dream of mine to live here and I figured why not just make the move early instead of waiting for retirement. I would suggest finding a short term rental place (many month to month companies like Hmlet) and trying that out first. Entry level work here is very low paying (even for foreigners) so save some money first and have other income channels.

Thanks for commenting! I’ve seen more instances of people dropping their phones or otherwise having issues with that funnily enough. Funniest thing I’ve seen was a super wasted Japanese lady using a literal water bottle to try and tap, she was at it for like 30 seconds then took out her phone.

Thanks for watching 🍻 The streets nearby have beer glass street lights, hard to explain but it’s awesome too!

Thanks for watching! Glad you had a safe trip and wishing you many more safe adventures in Japan 🙌 I think it’s still very safe here but there are many things you will start to notice as you go out more to nightlife areas across Japan so wanted to share that with everyone.

Thanks for watching! There’s a covered walkway with travelators (airport moving floors) from Ebisu Station top floor exits in case you visit and want to check it out 🙌

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Thanks for watching! I totally agree, I could see how it would be abused even in America but also wish we could have such clean spaces to enjoy.

Thanks! Really appreciate everyone that watches but for sure let the comments get under my skin too much. I actually stopped making videos in Japanese due to a really hateful comment from some right wing guy + low watch time. Best wishes and thanks for the support 🙌🙌🫡

Thanks! I walked past it probably 3 times lol, checked my map app after and it ended up being really small. I guess it’s more of a first shop than Headquarters situation, no flashy signs and about the size of a normal ramen spot.

Osaka’s nice to explore, just be mindful of who controls the areas since the edges of Namba can get rough. Kita Shinchi is really safe and crazy cool architecture, like Ginza but affordable. If you have cash to burn check out Madam Woo Osaka, it’s super fun and great rap music. Expect to send $150 if you sit in non VIP and get one dance / $200 if VIP.

Agreed, was mostly surprised by the diversity and blatant presence of the touts despite it being an area I don’t think tourists often visit like Roppongi / Kabukicho.

I encourage you to ask the boys and men promoting nightlife shops if they have a boss or not. If you live in Japan please be aware all “organisations” have associated companies with wide ranging commercial interests from shipping to nightlife. Thanks for watching and commenting, apologies if you feel the content is unfair and while I do also aim to entertain in this case I made what I still believe to be a true statement.

@@HenrysFreeJapanInfo I'll pass on you advice but thank you. I am aware of various organizational structures of salons and just as anywhere else in the world no two companies are run the same way. When someone is being misleading just to get hits while being insulting of local culture they should be prepared to be called out and corrected. Have fun with your content creation without charging others for it and not expecting anyone to say something about it.

Thanks, I’m still learning Kanjj 🙌 I tried using one once but pretty sure they required a residence card and full signup so I just use DVD spots!

That’s honestly facts, but the multicultural illegal labor part is what made me feel super surprised in Kinshico. I think Japan has a really strong public (police)/ private (community patrols) system that other countries should learn from. Businesses and other “orginizations” all chip in. To be fair also Japan does have a big mix of Asian immigrants, just much fewer westerners and Middle Eastern immigrants.

For sure! I’ll make a video on that but here’s some highlights: Best bar in the world, lunar cycle new drink every 2 weeks, insanely skilled but not flashy bartender, reasonable prices - maps.app.goo.gl/sSz6jXytWisNRcX89?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy I personally love soba and the most memorable experience was the Kamo Dashi Yaki Onigiri (grilled onigiri in duck soup) + soba Lunch set at maps.app.goo.gl/XaEFvnBxLnckJQ9Y8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy Solo drinking I stopped drinking as much but honestly any Darts Up has a delicious fresh squeezed Grapefruit Sour. In Tokyo Ikebukuro has consistently surprised me for Food in terms of quality, service, and value! I don’t have any go-to areas aside from there in Tokyo, I just take trains and get off at random stops then explore. Hope those are good thoughts! Would be good to hear your top spots too 🙌

​@@HenrysFreeJapanInfo Man thanks a lot for the recommendations! Also looking forward to the video / any other future videos!! For my own recos, I love bouncing between bars in the Meguro Yokocho. It's super tiny compared to other Yokochos, but it's always filled with locals and isn't a Nanpa spot like the others. The Mexican bar inside is also great if you feel a bit hungry (the manager, Samantha, makes very traditional and amazing Mexican snacks). If I am with a friend who also speaks Japanese I really like Bliss Club in Nishi Azabu. Very local and friendly with good pricing.

That’s a great analogy, thanks for watching and commenting! I guess I was more surprised by how brazen the international selection of touts is, makes me feel like there is very little police oversight of the nightlife area + the local “shops association” is super loose on their cracking down. I understand having tons of massage scam ladies in places like Omiya since that is Saitama but was surprised by the mix of objectively sketchy men as well as the massage scams. I’ve also never seen any non-African / East Asian international touts, I guess that also raised an eyebrow for me since it shows what other “groups” have influence in the area. Roppingi and Kabukicho I understand there are “arrangements” behind the scenes and security patrols are also clear. Even Ikibukuro which is apparently “managed” by joint control with Chinese businesses is alright and feels safe. Glad to hear it’s safe to enjoy and will give it a second (third) chance for sure! The Kameido Gyoza there is super good.

Atmosphere there felt like many eyes are constantly on you from the touts in a way that even Kabukicho doesn’t compare with. The touts are also very internationally mixed and loiter freely in the middle of the roads, even the free info shops felt really run down and the staff do not dress in a way that feels reliable. Just some things I pick up on in comparison to other nightlife areas! I would agree with the comment from Phil I pinned above, he has a very fair analogy and points out it’s a safe area just not to follow Touts ever.

It’s an awesome area, safe vibe too. Really excited to come back and explore more when it’s warm!

Thanks for watching and subscribing 🙌🙌🙌 Happy to take any suggestions for content or questions about Japan! Beat wishes 💪🫡

I’d recommend the nicer shops (Kintaro/Hanataro) more so than any particular videos lol. There is such a wild quantity of selections: New releases, Famous actresses, Famous Series, Specific brands, and more advanced stuff lol. I’d say follow your heart based on the cover but be careful since some have crazy runtime (240 mins+) and it becomes a marathon at some point since you can check out ~ 5 videos 💪💪

🔥🔥🔥 I’ll be back in the spring to wander more, hella cold and windy since there’s so few tall buildings to block the wind.

If you want bars to chill around in you can honestly find great spots in / around Ginza for upscale. If not so upscale then try Shimbashi, just don’t follow the street massage ladies. If you want a dense Nightlife area Ikebukuro is the best in terms of accessibility and options with very few dangerous touts (go for East / North exit). Shinjuku might seem to have more spots but way too many touts and scams. Edit: Shibuya is honestly aight too if you want younger crowd, I have a walkthrough explaining the clubs + one good music bar at the start.

Glad it’s helpful, Thank you for watching!

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Thanks for commenting! I’ve been wanting to buy one myself and setup a little DVD room, should be a fun project. You’ll probably have a great time shopping for Normal / Adult DVD’s in Japan 😂. There is a store called Bookoff that has a ton of used movies in great condition + all those aforementioned “adult novelty” stores lol.

Thanks for watching and sharing that idea, I have some of those filmed, 3 in Ikebukuro for interesting spots / themes! Will upload after I post the last 3 Gaijin’s Guides (23 wards).

@@HenrysFreeJapanInfo awesome looking forward to it

Thanks for watching! I’ve actually seen quite a few public protests by Japanese people near station for that lol. Apparently it’s a situation of always under medical review + the government has taken such a harsh stance it is next to impossible to relax it. There are lots of dodgy vapes which are apparently legal but I would avoid them on health concerns.

yeah they have hhc vapes and thcp in sketchy shops but they both have a higher risk of triggering psychosis or underlying schizophrenia. so i'd stay away from them.

Thanks for adding that context, I felt something was off with them but couldn’t pin down exactly what. I just filmed a short video in front of one “Dispensary” in Ikebukuro, will upload that now.

Nah but my family is from the Ukraine a few generations back 🙌

Thanks for watching! I have 6 more filmed and ready to upload then will do better quality edited content, happy to take suggestions / questions for videos 🙌

Thanks for watching! Finishing off edits on the last parts of Tokyo 23 wards then will be doing much better content next year 🙌 Feel free to suggest ideas or ask any questions you have about Japan! Happy New Years 🎉

Thanks for the support! I’ll try to do more informative content with Japanese language tips included. Over the New Year everything closes so I’ll have time then to work on new formats 🙌🫡 Best wishes!

That’s fair, I see how I could have overly stereotyped it as just for tourist’s. I’ll probably drop by another time without filming to try and find local spots, felt pretty rough since in front of Golden Gai there were 5 African touts posted up + lots of tourists being super noisy in the bar. I’ll pin this as a fair review comment, appreciate your time interacting with the video!