3:21 That would make for a great desktop wallpaper. Hell, there's a lot of shots you and Jeff took that would work as well. Once again, your camerawork is amazing.
On the 3rd of April, 2010: Why Did I Play Games All Day? 2011: My Resume 2012: Disney Quest 2013: Ruins 2014: Everybody's Doing It 2015: Tomatoes 2015 2016: Trying To Move 2017: Take That, Sleep Bank! 2018: Somewhere in New Jersey 2019: Tastes Like Beans
I like how Stephen can take really good crowd shots because he towers over everyone in the country. "Okay guys, if you get lost just gather around Stephen!"
I love TWEWY! in Japan it's Subarashiki Kono Sekai meaning "It's A Wonderful World. I currently have that game on my phone, iPad & Switch and I love the upbeat music in it even in Japanese!
Daaaang, and this was only the first full day? Editing was top-notch here! Between you and Jeff there is a lot of gorgeous footage here. Really really loved the view of the Sakura tree lit up at night, that was really really pretty.
Man, I was replaying Persona 5 recently and it's surreal to see 5:08-5:42 to me as that location appears in the game and you experience most of the ranks for a confidant right by that green building.
Aww the Hachiko statue! I didn't know about the story of Hachiko until I watched the film Hachiko: A Dog's Tale (one of the saddest films ever). The cherry blossoms are beautiful.
I know that to a degree we take advantage of the fact that you (and in this case Jeff) film all the time but thank you for taking us with all of you to these amazing moments over the years. All those cherry blossoms were gorgeous and I know it's very unlikely I'll ever get to see them myself. So yah thank you for letting us into parts of your lives.
Man... I know I'm late to the party, but gosh darnit If my stomach wasn't so terrible under the elevated stress while travelling, I would book a flight right now and see Tokyo for myself next spring. Excellent camerawork, excellent choice of music. Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for sharing all this, so people like me, who struggle with travelling, can at least enjoy an impression of such gorgeous places.
Ah, Natto. Part of me wants to relay several memories of my time in Japan because there were a lot of nice little things that made that trip memorable. To elaborate on Jeff's point, Natto (at least for me) is VERY pungent with a taste that's basically a right hook to your tastebuds. Not salty, not sweet, spicy, or whatnot, but very, very...'expressive' I suppose, where you can feel the flavor in your nose while you're eating it. Would not recommend for those without such tastes.
Wow, just now getting around to the Japan vlogs and the editing is INCREDIBLE. Seriously good job here Stephen. Stopping to type this after the shot of Mal filming the Sakura trees and then the panning shot of what she was filming...
That might have been the happiest music I've ever heard at the start of one of your vlogs. Definitely picked up my spirits after a rough day, so thanks for including it.
The shots Chaz and Jeff took are amazing, Japan is such a gorgeous and interesting Country; someday I am determined that I will go to Japan... but for now I will happily live vicariously through the vlogs.
@@sagewaterdragon Both are what gives me my knowledge of the districts of Tokyo and the surrounding areas that I know. It's funny how video game depictions make me want to go irl even more.
Ah wow I was in Japan 4 years ago during cherry blossom season and I actually still recognize some of the places you visited! I’m excited to see where else your trip took you
Dan in Japan in slo-mo Japan has something to offer for everyone. Great to visit; living there is more complicated. For me, I couldn't/didn't want to live there long term.
@@harterton A lot of unspoken societal norms and pressure (think about the low birth rate and high suicide rate). It's a culture of extremes; very conservative and hyper-modern. Too each their own, but I prefer more of a"middle way". It goes without saying, but many ex-pats love living in Japan and stay there long term, so this is of course IMHO.
There was a kids show on Noggin called Oobi, named for the main character. Virtually all the characters were hands with eyes stuck on them. I liked it.
Anyone know the song at 14:02? I was a bit startled cause it's from this dating sim I've been playing but I'm realizing it's probably not where it originally came from haha.
@@MidnightSol4 I was looking this up a few days ago, probably not on consecutive days since some vlogs were missed in Year 1. In terms of total days potentially.
Sucks i respond 4 and a half years later on this but yes I know Tokyo is alot bigger than San Antonio, but Tokyo having a river cut through the city reminds me too much like San Antonio because of the San Antonio River cutting through downtown and much of the city. Wow but those blossoms going through the river there in Tokyo are an awesome sight.
Funny, the first time I had natto was in a sushi roll too, and I thought it tasted like sour milk. A few years later, I bought some frozen natto from an Asian supermarket, made it into a rice bowl, and it was *delicious*.
I love watching japan vlogs, but it always makes me think that if I ever get the chance to go I'd have to go for like 5 months to enjoy every single aspect it has to offer.
I get to watch this on my new MacBook Pro and I get to see so much more of the quality of these beautiful pan shots and scenery! Great job Jeff and Stephen
Going there. So reminds me of a game series. The actual buildings in it to. A Shin Megami game series. Good you had good food and sights. Yeah I was surprised most of you didn't turn in earlier. All the walking. Saw a lady looking at Dan! :-))
In my experience natto sushi was the worst natto I've had. It was more bitter than the other types I've had. My suggestion is if you are trying natto for the first time is to eat the egg-flavored kind. It's more mild than the rest of the flavors I've had.
The shots in this vlog were really gorgeous, but am I the only one who found the vlog a little unsettling because of Kaneda's theme from Akira? I kept waiting for a motorcycle crash or something lol
If you're in the touristy areas of Tokyo and Kyoto you can get by with no Japanese, but I'd definitely recommend learning basic phrases and hiragana/katakana if you venture outside those places
Alejandro Coronado Thanks! Everything you see from me was shot on a Fujifilm X-T3 with the XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS lens. Stephen’s editing and grading is what really turns the raw footage into something special!
Natto is sssssoooo delicious! I’d describe the smell as literally used coffee grounds mixed with a nail parlor but honestly the taste isn’t that bad the best is when you mix it with spicy mustard
So while in Shaboya (correct my spelling someone). Did you come across a politician? I believe he might prove useful on your journey. If a certain Cat will let me sleep when I want.
3:21 That would make for a great desktop wallpaper. Hell, there's a lot of shots you and Jeff took that would work as well. Once again, your camerawork is amazing.
So many good shots of Dan in this vlog
12:05 I believe the bag is advertising that they don't do any animal testing of their products. 動物 (doubutsu) animal, 実験 (jikken) tests
Makes sense, all LUSH products in the US have a similar label of no animal testing
On the 3rd of April,
2010: Why Did I Play Games All Day?
2011: My Resume
2012: Disney Quest
2013: Ruins
2014: Everybody's Doing It
2015: Tomatoes 2015
2016: Trying To Move
2017: Take That, Sleep Bank!
2018: Somewhere in New Jersey
2019: Tastes Like Beans
man, Japan is beautiful. I wish to go someday.
I like how Stephen can take really good crowd shots because he towers over everyone in the country.
"Okay guys, if you get lost just gather around Stephen!"
It's awesome to see an ad for Detective Conan on top of Stephen's head
Not shown: me saying “IT’S JUST LIKE THE GAME” at Shibuya, a la TWEWY.
I see you’re a woman of culture as well. 😄 TWEWY is my favorite video game!
I love TWEWY! in Japan it's Subarashiki Kono Sekai meaning "It's A Wonderful World. I currently have that game on my phone, iPad & Switch and I love the upbeat music in it even in Japanese!
Daaaang, and this was only the first full day? Editing was top-notch here! Between you and Jeff there is a lot of gorgeous footage here. Really really loved the view of the Sakura tree lit up at night, that was really really pretty.
Just noticed the music was an Akira theme remix. Japan is beautiful.
Man, I was replaying Persona 5 recently and it's surreal to see 5:08-5:42 to me as that location appears in the game and you experience most of the ranks for a confidant right by that green building.
Oh my god I didn’t even realize until you said it, now I’m expecting to see Yoshida. My mind is blown 😄
Jeff did such an amazing job with his parts of the vlog! I think he might be coming for your job, Stephen. :P
Aww the Hachiko statue! I didn't know about the story of Hachiko until I watched the film Hachiko: A Dog's Tale (one of the saddest films ever). The cherry blossoms are beautiful.
6:57 look at that little shovel spoon!!!! ❤️️❤️️❤️️
I know that to a degree we take advantage of the fact that you (and in this case Jeff) film all the time but thank you for taking us with all of you to these amazing moments over the years. All those cherry blossoms were gorgeous and I know it's very unlikely I'll ever get to see them myself. So yah thank you for letting us into parts of your lives.
Wow. The cherry blossom trees looked beautiful and I can't even imagine how beautiful they looked in person! I want to see it one day!
Every shot y’all got of a blooming, beautiful, cherry blossom, was like a bath bomb for my soul. ☺️🌸✨
there is a LOT of beautifully shot, professional-grade b-roll in this vlog, well done stephen!
Stephen in LA : this is just like in the game !
Me, when Stephen's at Shibuya : thiS IS juST LiKE IN tHe GAmE !
A la TWEWY? I see you’re a being of culture as well. (I don’t want to say “‘man” because I don’t want to assume your gender. 😅)
Man... I know I'm late to the party, but gosh darnit
If my stomach wasn't so terrible under the elevated stress while travelling, I would book a flight right now and see Tokyo for myself next spring.
Excellent camerawork, excellent choice of music. Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for sharing all this, so people like me, who struggle with travelling, can at least enjoy an impression of such gorgeous places.
I'm glad you guys had a great day. The Sakura trees looked great at night.
Ah, Natto. Part of me wants to relay several memories of my time in Japan because there were a lot of nice little things that made that trip memorable. To elaborate on Jeff's point, Natto (at least for me) is VERY pungent with a taste that's basically a right hook to your tastebuds. Not salty, not sweet, spicy, or whatnot, but very, very...'expressive' I suppose, where you can feel the flavor in your nose while you're eating it. Would not recommend for those without such tastes.
Wow, just now getting around to the Japan vlogs and the editing is INCREDIBLE. Seriously good job here Stephen. Stopping to type this after the shot of Mal filming the Sakura trees and then the panning shot of what she was filming...
"Pointing is my specialty"
So are you a lawyer? owo
OBJECTION!!!
@@yurilowell493 'Yes, Mr. Edgeworth?'
That might have been the happiest music I've ever heard at the start of one of your vlogs. Definitely picked up my spirits after a rough day, so thanks for including it.
The shots Chaz and Jeff took are amazing, Japan is such a gorgeous and interesting Country; someday I am determined that I will go to Japan... but for now I will happily live vicariously through the vlogs.
Is it weird that i recognize some of this because of Persona 5
I recognize some of it because of The World Ends With You, so we're on the same wavelength.
It’s just like the game!
@@sagewaterdragon Both are what gives me my knowledge of the districts of Tokyo and the surrounding areas that I know. It's funny how video game depictions make me want to go irl even more.
I'm right there with you, man!
I know right?
Japan looks so beautiful. Your camera work is fantastic! Everything always looks great.
That cherry blossom montage was so well edited.
3:20 Was it in your vows that Mal gets a glamour shot every trip? 😂
I think it's in their job contract :P
best part is the pigeon walking and bobbing its head to the music
Ah wow I was in Japan 4 years ago during cherry blossom season and I actually still recognize some of the places you visited! I’m excited to see where else your trip took you
Dan in Japan in slo-mo
Japan has something to offer for everyone. Great to visit; living there is more complicated. For me, I couldn't/didn't want to live there long term.
I'm interested. Why?
@@harterton A lot of unspoken societal norms and pressure (think about the low birth rate and high suicide rate). It's a culture of extremes; very conservative and hyper-modern. Too each their own, but I prefer more of a"middle way". It goes without saying, but many ex-pats love living in Japan and stay there long term, so this is of course IMHO.
5:20 Heh... That look like where Yoshida gives out his speeches in P5....
HOLD UP!
*Having played Persona 5:*
“It’s just like the game!”
glad you all got to go when the peach blossoms where in bloom.
You got such awesome footage! And the editing for this vlog was awesome too. I'm super looking forward to seeing the rest of the trip!
I visited the Meguro river at night about a week before you guys were there. It was packed!
Okay, that intro was phenomenal. I'm SUPER excited for these vlogs
6:12 - LOL
8:11 - You don't say?
Also, I'm glad Jeff is being a camera for the Japan trip too. We get to see more stuff.
I love the Japan vlogs already.
Loved the use of the Akria music for the montage shots, your music choices are always impeccable
16:56 OMG does anybody know of a shoe from like 2003 called Oobi? That’s all I can think of!
There was a kids show on Noggin called Oobi, named for the main character. Virtually all the characters were hands with eyes stuck on them. I liked it.
wow the cherry blossoms are beautiful. Can't wait to see more of your trip.
Stephen you should know better by now. Chaz is a wizard, he can do anything he wants, which in turn his powers pass on to Jeff.
Anyone know the song at 14:02? I was a bit startled cause it's from this dating sim I've been playing but I'm realizing it's probably not where it originally came from haha.
Do you have the longest running daily vlog on youtube?
From my general knowledge, yes?
@@MidnightSol4 I was looking this up a few days ago, probably not on consecutive days since some vlogs were missed in Year 1. In terms of total days potentially.
Dan is too pure for this world
I love that shovelspoon
Sucks i respond 4 and a half years later on this but yes I know Tokyo is alot bigger than San Antonio, but Tokyo having a river cut through the city reminds me too much like San Antonio because of the San Antonio River cutting through downtown and much of the city. Wow but those blossoms going through the river there in Tokyo are an awesome sight.
That Akira music you used was incredible.
1962 (2010) was a long time ago...
Dan never forgets!
Thank you for the hanami parts
Funny, the first time I had natto was in a sushi roll too, and I thought it tasted like sour milk. A few years later, I bought some frozen natto from an Asian supermarket, made it into a rice bowl, and it was *delicious*.
I love watching japan vlogs, but it always makes me think that if I ever get the chance to go I'd have to go for like 5 months to enjoy every single aspect it has to offer.
So happy for Dan
This vlog is so pretty 😍
Cherry blossoms for days
The ending song sounded like it was chanting in "Masae Masae Masae"
That Kaitou Kid banner at 1:34
I get to watch this on my new MacBook Pro and I get to see so much more of the quality of these beautiful pan shots and scenery! Great job Jeff and Stephen
3:50 dan reflecting on love, life, and the universe
The cherry blossoms are beautiful
Going there. So reminds me of a game series. The actual buildings in it to. A Shin Megami game series. Good you had good food and sights. Yeah I was surprised most of you didn't turn in earlier. All the walking. Saw a lady looking at Dan! :-))
In my experience natto sushi was the worst natto I've had. It was more bitter than the other types I've had. My suggestion is if you are trying natto for the first time is to eat the egg-flavored kind. It's more mild than the rest of the flavors I've had.
Did you take the Tokyo subway while you were there? It is completely silent which is a culture shock to some. Love the music in this video by the way.
9:16 A wild Wooper appeared!
Nice Akira mix!
So many beautiful cherry blossoms. I believe this legally is required to be a high school romance anime now, right?
The Taco Bell that you took video of Dan at is thew same Taco Bell I went to when I was there!!!!
I’m guessing they have infinite energy because their bodies are super human
Memo to me: if I want to catch cherry blossom season, then I need to visit Japan on or near my birthday.
Just from one day. Holy cow.
It’s just like the game!! I’m taking about katamari of course
That remixed Akira music is intimidating me.
Don't tell me you caused the apocalypse in Japan.
Someday I want to go to Japan. I want to do so many things there!
I love this!!
2:13 Kaitou KIDOU!!!!!!!!
Are you sure one of those shows wasn't parasite?
I wanna go to Japan so badly!!!!
The shots in this vlog were really gorgeous, but am I the only one who found the vlog a little unsettling because of Kaneda's theme from Akira? I kept waiting for a motorcycle crash or something lol
So how much Japanese should I learn before I take a trip there?
If you're in the touristy areas of Tokyo and Kyoto you can get by with no Japanese, but I'd definitely recommend learning basic phrases and hiragana/katakana if you venture outside those places
12:57 Alex noo how could you?
9:15 If I’m thinking of the right group, I’m pretty sure that Mario Kart looking thing is actually illegal
I think i need to plan a trip to Japan for my 30th.
Jeffvlog...i like the sound of that
This video makes me feel like I'm in Persona 5 lol
Jeff's cinematography is amazing! Happen to know what camera he's using?
Alejandro Coronado Thanks! Everything you see from me was shot on a Fujifilm X-T3 with the XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS lens. Stephen’s editing and grading is what really turns the raw footage into something special!
An axolotl!! (around 9:18) My big guy is the same color! :3
8:51 i want it right now.
Of course Dan Marino wants Taco Bell. He never forgets about Taco Bell
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh that sushi place!!!!!!!!!!
*Aggressively scans ads for Hypnosis Microphone*
Natto is sssssoooo delicious! I’d describe the smell as literally used coffee grounds mixed with a nail parlor but honestly the taste isn’t that bad the best is when you mix it with spicy mustard
So while in Shaboya (correct my spelling someone). Did you come across a politician? I believe he might prove useful on your journey. If a certain Cat will let me sleep when I want.
*Shibuya. And I see what you did there ;)
Shibuya*, but you are forgiven because of the reference
You CAN see the exact hollowed-out green train car he stands in front of in this video, but he only comes out at night I'm afraid.
@@spiritomb108 ooh your right. Hmm don't "Fox" show up around there every now and then?
8:46 Excuse me, _WHAT?_
When in Shibuya watch out for Phantom Thieves.
They'll Take Your Heart.
You must be tired after reading this comment. Lets go to sleep.
*sees thumbnail*
私はダンです！ 1962年は昔のことです。
Let me know if you guys have a "change of heart"
Akira music!