Big thank you for sharing about the nightlife too, I'm sure many would need it! Going to Japan in Feburary for the first time and as much as I would like to experience an Izakaya, I doubt my family would be too keen on it, so hopefully I'll find someone to go with one day. Thanks for the video! Made planning for my trip so much easier!
Thanks heaps having the best time. Was so happy when they announced the border opened meant my trip was able to go ahead. Will be celebrating my birthday here and will go to the Uobei sushi
1 - Done several times, yet I want a new photo this year 2 - Had great times in Yoyogi-koen, so of course I'm going back 3 - Been there a couple of times, still a good place to enjoy good and cheap suchi. 4 - Done little shopping around Shibuya, will do more this time. Don Quijote was fun 5 - As an anime fan, Mandarake of course was on my list. 6 - This one I havn't tried, so I'll put it on the list. 7 - Yes, this's is one of my main objectives of this trip, Shibuya Scramble 8 - Not a fan of drinking, still I've a friend who lives there so I'll surely hit an Izakaya or two on my trip. 9 - Another downside for me, yet I'll keep it in mind. 10 - You son of a gun, nice way to end the video and such a helpful tip for those who may or may not need it.
Excellent! I really appreciate you sharing which ones you have been too. You have actually been to alot of the places already which is impressive! I hope you can make it to shibuya scramble when japan opens up again :). Let me know what you want to see next!
i am glad you are safe and enjoying yourself we will be there in three months to take in the sights Pachinko, with a nice size Koatari ! great food and drink and sights hell yeah
Hey Bill! Thanks for dropping in. I do have many video ideas in the near future, and this is one of them. I am currently doing more research so I can optimize what I present to you. Give me some time, and you should see it soon!
Thanks a lot junior! Mandarake is an interesting spot for sure. I spent like 10 mins looking for the normal stuff haha! Definitely can show half of the stuff on TH-cam 🤣🤣. Yes! Let's hope the borders open soon 👌
For sure! I am trying to make as many videos as I can for you all . I will look at some places in Shinjuku, and hopefully get a video like that out soon! In the very near future (probably next week) I have another "things to do" video planned. Keep an eye out for that!
What bookstores in shibuya or shinjuku do you recommend that sells more than just manga, I mean like a big Barnes and nobles or Books a million kind of store??
@@harblife they looked amazing! I’ve got my tripped booked for Japan in a couple weeks and I’ve found your videos so helpful and informative for finding things to do and figuring out how to get around. Keep up the good work man! I appreciate you taking the time to find the store, thank you 😀
@@TheAljo No problem friend! Stick around because I have alot of videos planned to help show what you can do in Japan! For the shop name, I couldn't find the name of the store, but if you check "One Piece Straw Hat Main Store" It is like 3 floors below it. Hope that helps!
I got you! cover charge for girls is usually cheap (like 1000-2000 yen) whereas guys will pay 3-4000 yen. Drinks are usually about 1000-2000 yen each, so make sure you pre-game plenty before going in lol
Yup! I've actually decided to cover an interesting topic tomorrow that no one else has so far. And then my usual travel update video will come this Friday. Thanks for stopping by and glad you enjoyed the video! 👍
Shibuya,... for me I think,... the National Noh Theatre in Sendagaya, Shibuya is the best,... (um,... also,... it's also said that Hachiko continued to go back to the station because the local merchants continued to feed him,... ) ...
@Mathi Mashi Mathilde, your appearance at Scramble Crossing harks back to Scarlett Johansson’s appearance in the ‘Lost in Translation’ movie which was filmed way back in late 2002. You and Alex really ought to see the classic 2003 movie. While much has changed over the decades in Tokyo, much has not. The HMV music and movie megastore closed long ago in 2010. A glimpse of the old billboard can be seen. The former HMV Udagawacho site now houses IKEA. 🇩🇰 🇸🇪 th-cam.com/video/s3mK428pL7U/w-d-xo.html
@@harblife I'm here to troll 😅 Feel free to check out one of my (cheesy) videos sometime Loving all your content 😀 Hopefully I can move there in the near future 🙏
With the exception of Shibuya Sky, I did all of that in a day. But it was also an off-day, so wait times were minimal. I would allot yourself at least 2 days to comfortably do everything I did in this video. Also, I plan on doing itinerary videos very soon so stick around for those!
Hahahah no! It definitely doesn't look like it, but if I remember correctly, it was a Japanese Plum Sour (Alcohol drink with a Japan Plum inside it). I wonder if someone will ever invent that in of drink though hmm...
It's great that you are sharing tips for people who don't know tokyo/japan. But i wished you wouldn't have this fake upbeat voice you use cos I did see you switch to your usual mannerism for abit and you are fine that way.
*Japan to increase COVID entry cap on arrivals to 50,000 from Sept. 7* (Kyodo News, Wed 31 Aug 2022) TOKYO - Japan will raise its daily entry cap on arrivals to 50,000 from the current 20,000 from Sept. 7 in a further easing of strict COVID-19 border controls, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday. With the country lagging behind other major economies in opening its doors to inbound tourism, foreign tourists will no longer need to travel on tours with a guide, Kishida said. "We have seen international exchanges gaining traction in various parts of the world. We are raising the daily cap on new arrivals to 50,000 from Sept. 7 to join the trend and make sure the benefits of the weak yen are felt," Kishida told a press conference. Starting on Sept. 7, incoming travelers who have been vaccinated at least three times will no longer need to show proof of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test result, with the government changing the existing requirement to take tests within 72 hours of departure. _I told you Alex: a lot can happen with the border situation by the end of October. There are 61 days until 31 October, which is a lot of time. By then, it is reasonable to expect that the border will ease to an extent that independent travellers will be able to visit Japan. The only qualification possibly being tourists are triple vaccinated._
Yeah saw this on the news today while at work. Will be making my weekly Japan travel update video this Friday addressing these points. The 50,000 cap is expected, which is why I'm not making an update video on it right away. It is certainly moving faster than expected. I will be watching the news closely, and be ready to make any urgent update videos if I see a worthy development 👍. I'm going to live stream again this weekend so we can talk about it then!
@@OwusuJR yup! I'll Be streaming this weekend. Would love to talk and hear both your thoughts on it! I'll be watching closely, ready to make an timely video the moment big news drops 👍
@@OwusuJR Japan was always going to greatly ease border restrictions, perhaps remove all restrictions, before the end of the year is out. The only major complication is that, due to Japan’s serious and effective Covid management strategies in 2020 and 2021, Japan avoided the previous Alpha and Delta waves which occurred just about everywhere else. This largely explains why Japan’s border reopening pacing and timing has lagged compared to other economically advanced nations. This is a scientific reality, which has domestic Japanese political effects, that those in the West just cannot seem to fathom. On the other hand, Australia did experience its Alpha wave in late 2020 when she experienced her highest daily death toll of 62 on 4 September 2020. This held the daily record until January 2022, which coincided with the Omicron wave, which persists to the current day. However, by January 2022, the mood of the Australian people was ‘enough was enough’ after nearly two years of pandemic hardships. This led to virtually all Covid management measures being lifted. Especially for domestic and overseas travel. Junior, everything happens for a purpose. If one looks a little deeper into the complicated issue, there is reason and rhyme with proceedings. This is a sheer and fundamental reality that the political science and law graduates in Yokosuka will easily attest.
I Played and finished neo TWEWY (The World Ends With U) recently this year and I Wish They Could've Made the Game Like How Shibuya is IRL Instead of in Game. They missed out in so much CONTENT!!
Domain expansion: malevolent shrine
I'm surprised you're the only person on the comment section making references to JJK
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@@burnedoutgraduatestudent4482YOU CAN SEE IT MOHORAGAAA
WITH THIS TREASURE I SUMMON
Big thank you for sharing about the nightlife too, I'm sure many would need it! Going to Japan in Feburary for the first time and as much as I would like to experience an Izakaya, I doubt my family would be too keen on it, so hopefully I'll find someone to go with one day. Thanks for the video! Made planning for my trip so much easier!
Nightlife is something else in Tokyo! You should try and go out for a little bit one night with your SO!
Thanks heaps having the best time. Was so happy when they announced the border opened meant my trip was able to go ahead. Will be celebrating my birthday here and will go to the Uobei sushi
I am so glad to hear it! Yes! Uobei was pretty cool. Let me know if you have anymore questions I would love to help!
@@harblife your videos have been a huge help. Thanks heaps
1 - Done several times, yet I want a new photo this year
2 - Had great times in Yoyogi-koen, so of course I'm going back
3 - Been there a couple of times, still a good place to enjoy good and cheap suchi.
4 - Done little shopping around Shibuya, will do more this time. Don Quijote was fun
5 - As an anime fan, Mandarake of course was on my list.
6 - This one I havn't tried, so I'll put it on the list.
7 - Yes, this's is one of my main objectives of this trip, Shibuya Scramble
8 - Not a fan of drinking, still I've a friend who lives there so I'll surely hit an Izakaya or two on my trip.
9 - Another downside for me, yet I'll keep it in mind.
10 - You son of a gun, nice way to end the video and such a helpful tip for those who may or may not need it.
Excellent! I really appreciate you sharing which ones you have been too. You have actually been to alot of the places already which is impressive! I hope you can make it to shibuya scramble when japan opens up again :). Let me know what you want to see next!
i am glad you are safe and enjoying yourself
we will be there in three months to take in the sights
Pachinko, with a nice size Koatari ! great food and drink and sights
hell yeah
Great! I hope you have a fun time planning your trip here!
I'd love to see more videos on what's changed over the past 3 years!
Hey Bill! Thanks for dropping in. I do have many video ideas in the near future, and this is one of them. I am currently doing more research so I can optimize what I present to you. Give me some time, and you should see it soon!
By the way Bill, that video you wanted is out! Go check out my most recent video to see some new places to visit!
Thanks! I'm on my way to Uobei Sushi right now!!
Let me know what you think!
I will definitely try all of theae.. thanks for sharing
Great! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
that was fun. I'll be heading there in spring and will go to these places!
Glad to hear you enjoyed! Hope to see you in the future!
Another great video Alex , can't wait to go to these spots , especially mandarake. Hopefully the borders will open up soon.
Thanks a lot junior! Mandarake is an interesting spot for sure. I spent like 10 mins looking for the normal stuff haha! Definitely can show half of the stuff on TH-cam 🤣🤣. Yes! Let's hope the borders open soon 👌
Thank you for sharing the sights... Hachiko is the first thing i want to see 😇
Of course no problem! I plan on doing every major station as we get ready for Japan to reopen to tourism again!
Hidesaburo Ueno, was beyond lucky to have such a friend
UOBE sushi was one of our favorite places to eat when we visited shibuya last week
Glad to hear it! thank you so much for the feedback!
Good information. I will be in Japan in a few weeks.
Love to hear it! Let me know if you have anymore questions!
Love it... Want to go to all the stores in Tokyo!!!!!
Keep these great and awesome vids coming!👍
Thanks Ibrahim! You and S are the truest homies ! I'll keep these videos coming so you know where to go when Japan opens!
@@harblife I will bring a Cowboy hat for you to tour around with... lol
@@Ibrahim-fq1xu lol oh no! Don't do that Mathilde will expect me to wear it haha
I will see if we can add your channel Logo on it. You do have to wear it everywhere you go... lol
@Mathi Mashi .. and listen to what Matilda says
Excellent video you 2 🤗🇯🇵👍
Thanks man! Look forward to seeing you on the next stream!
great video!from Japan
Love to see your support here again! Hope to see you in the future! :)
Awesome vide, thanks, i took notes of all the places, ill be staying in shinjuku, can you do one like this from that area as well, thank you
For sure! I am trying to make as many videos as I can for you all . I will look at some places in Shinjuku, and hopefully get a video like that out soon! In the very near future (probably next week) I have another "things to do" video planned. Keep an eye out for that!
What bookstores in shibuya or shinjuku do you recommend that sells more than just manga, I mean like a big Barnes and nobles or Books a million kind of store??
Let me get back to you on that one. For now maybe try book off or tsutaya?
Great video!!!!
Thank you!!
You're entertaining and informative. Great stuff!
Thanks Harold! You're awesome! Keep up the grind on your end too buddy!
What was the name of the store selling the embroidered clothing at 3:12?
I'll look at some of my photos/videos and see if I can get an answer for you on that. It was a pretty cool store!
@@harblife they looked amazing! I’ve got my tripped booked for Japan in a couple weeks and I’ve found your videos so helpful and informative for finding things to do and figuring out how to get around. Keep up the good work man! I appreciate you taking the time to find the store, thank you 😀
@@TheAljo No problem friend! Stick around because I have alot of videos planned to help show what you can do in Japan!
For the shop name, I couldn't find the name of the store, but if you check "One Piece Straw Hat Main Store" It is like 3 floors below it. Hope that helps!
you re so cool guy , and arigato from Japan, I recommend you a bar "pyramid 55" its so funniest bar in Shibuya
Great video! It'd be a shame if half of shinbuya were to get trapped in my domain...
nahh don't sleep on those "shrimp and mayo" chips, those are fireee. its like a exotic Cheeto LOL especially the takoyaki flavored ones.
Lmao omg dude I tried them I swear . Just the thought alone made me feel sick hahah. Like i can't even eat real shrimp and mayo ! 🤣
Things i must do in shibuya:
1) Summon mahoraga
2) Use Malevolent shrine
3) Use Fuga
4) Fight Jogoat
5) Fight Kenjaku
Finally someone talking about nightlife in tokyo. I'd like to know how much tickets and drinks cost
I got you! cover charge for girls is usually cheap (like 1000-2000 yen) whereas guys will pay 3-4000 yen. Drinks are usually about 1000-2000 yen each, so make sure you pre-game plenty before going in lol
@@harblife thank you!!
@@ArrobaSo no problem!
You are my special
Amazing video!
Can you do an update for the Japan travel restrictions? There was very good news.
Yup! I've actually decided to cover an interesting topic tomorrow that no one else has so far. And then my usual travel update video will come this Friday. Thanks for stopping by and glad you enjoyed the video! 👍
No health travel restrictions & US citizens need no visa (only US passport)...just fill out a standard entry card & customs declaration. Safe travels
So beautiful amazing ❤❤❤❤
Thanks for the video man im planning to go to Shibuya this July
Shibuya,... for me I think,... the National Noh Theatre in Sendagaya, Shibuya is the best,... (um,... also,... it's also said that Hachiko continued to go back to the station because the local merchants continued to feed him,... ) ...
Thanks for sharing ! I'll check some of this out!
Great video, as always. And I really want to try that snack bar.
Thank you!
0:58 *Matilda!* 🇫🇷
Machi ne---
Yes! Mathilde was my guest appearance in my video today ! 👌
@Mathi Mashi oui and you did a good job 🥺🥺
@@harblife Not only in this video! :D :D
@Mathi Mashi Mathilde, your appearance at Scramble Crossing harks back to Scarlett Johansson’s appearance in the ‘Lost in Translation’ movie which was filmed way back in late 2002. You and Alex really ought to see the classic 2003 movie. While much has changed over the decades in Tokyo, much has not.
The HMV music and movie megastore closed long ago in 2010. A glimpse of the old billboard can be seen. The former HMV Udagawacho site now houses IKEA. 🇩🇰 🇸🇪
th-cam.com/video/s3mK428pL7U/w-d-xo.html
Is there an entrance fee at shibuya sky?
Yes you have to pay at the counter or online.
@@harblife thank you
Nr 11: summon Mahoraga
Love your videos. Coming in December so I'm gettin ready 😘
Thank you for your kind words!
Awesome! Look forward to hearing about your time in Japan!
Can You Help Me Check Man Denim Jean,Man Slack Pant Any Sizes How Much Japanese Yens???
Read my lips
JAPAN will never open up
Greetings from korea 🇰🇷 💕
Keep up the great content! 👍
Hahahaha ! Johnny's back! Good to hear from you 🤣 thanks man! And keep the hope alive that Japan will open again!
@@harblife I'm here to troll 😅
Feel free to check out one of my (cheesy) videos sometime
Loving all your content 😀
Hopefully I can move there in the near future 🙏
@@jonathansakura I didn't know you made content! I'll check it out today ❤️. Thanks for the kind words and hope to see you out here soon! 👍👍
@@harblife mainly for family and freinds in Florida 😅
Thanks bro!
@@jonathansakura ah ok! No problem . See you on the next Livestream 👌
Mmmm shrimp and mayonnaise
Dude that thing was disgusting . If we go to this bar when you visit, don't get that flavor 🤣
Did this whole video take place over the course of a day? Got any itinerary videos? Two week itinerary?
With the exception of Shibuya Sky, I did all of that in a day. But it was also an off-day, so wait times were minimal. I would allot yourself at least 2 days to comfortably do everything I did in this video.
Also, I plan on doing itinerary videos very soon so stick around for those!
Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰 ❤
Information will be more useful and helpful if provide more help like address or cross street.☹️
Rouyuch tenkai
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Surely that wasn't a drink with a sausage in it?!
Hahahah no! It definitely doesn't look like it, but if I remember correctly, it was a Japanese Plum Sour (Alcohol drink with a Japan Plum inside it). I wonder if someone will ever invent that in of drink though hmm...
Whats the name of that store with the embroidery?
the pronunciation cracks me up. shh-BOO-yaa
Haha! Hey, I try my best when I speak Japanese. The American accent is just too strong sometimes lol
"Maid outfit"
Shows an extremely normal but cute black and white dress 💀
Great video otherwise!
Haha truee! Thanks for the kind words !
It's great that you are sharing tips for people who don't know tokyo/japan. But i wished you wouldn't have this fake upbeat voice you use cos I did see you switch to your usual mannerism for abit and you are fine that way.
Really appreciate the feedback! I will consider it. The voice helps keep me energetic when I speak and move around.
WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING IN SHIBUYA🗣️
英語教師？
違う
*Japan to increase COVID entry cap on arrivals to 50,000 from Sept. 7*
(Kyodo News, Wed 31 Aug 2022)
TOKYO - Japan will raise its daily entry cap on arrivals to 50,000 from the current 20,000 from Sept. 7 in a further easing of strict COVID-19 border controls, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday.
With the country lagging behind other major economies in opening its doors to inbound tourism, foreign tourists will no longer need to travel on tours with a guide, Kishida said.
"We have seen international exchanges gaining traction in various parts of the world. We are raising the daily cap on new arrivals to 50,000 from Sept. 7 to join the trend and make sure the benefits of the weak yen are felt," Kishida told a press conference.
Starting on Sept. 7, incoming travelers who have been vaccinated at least three times will no longer need to show proof of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test result, with the government changing the existing requirement to take tests within 72 hours of departure.
_I told you Alex: a lot can happen with the border situation by the end of October. There are 61 days until 31 October, which is a lot of time. By then, it is reasonable to expect that the border will ease to an extent that independent travellers will be able to visit Japan. The only qualification possibly being tourists are triple vaccinated._
Yeah saw this on the news today while at work. Will be making my weekly Japan travel update video this Friday addressing these points. The 50,000 cap is expected, which is why I'm not making an update video on it right away. It is certainly moving faster than expected. I will be watching the news closely, and be ready to make any urgent update videos if I see a worthy development 👍. I'm going to live stream again this weekend so we can talk about it then!
Things are moving faster than I expected. Defo very hopeful S
@@OwusuJR yup! I'll Be streaming this weekend. Would love to talk and hear both your thoughts on it! I'll be watching closely, ready to make an timely video the moment big news drops 👍
@@OwusuJR Japan was always going to greatly ease border restrictions, perhaps remove all restrictions, before the end of the year is out. The only major complication is that, due to Japan’s serious and effective Covid management strategies in 2020 and 2021, Japan avoided the previous Alpha and Delta waves which occurred just about everywhere else. This largely explains why Japan’s border reopening pacing and timing has lagged compared to other economically advanced nations. This is a scientific reality, which has domestic Japanese political effects, that those in the West just cannot seem to fathom.
On the other hand, Australia did experience its Alpha wave in late 2020 when she experienced her highest daily death toll of 62 on 4 September 2020. This held the daily record until January 2022, which coincided with the Omicron wave, which persists to the current day. However, by January 2022, the mood of the Australian people was ‘enough was enough’ after nearly two years of pandemic hardships. This led to virtually all Covid management measures being lifted. Especially for domestic and overseas travel.
Junior, everything happens for a purpose. If one looks a little deeper into the complicated issue, there is reason and rhyme with proceedings. This is a sheer and fundamental reality that the political science and law graduates in Yokosuka will easily attest.
I Played and finished neo TWEWY (The World Ends With U) recently this year and I Wish They Could've Made the Game Like How Shibuya is IRL Instead of in Game. They missed out in so much CONTENT!!