I love all these little changes. I also kind of appreciate the new enforcement against drinking on some streets in Shibuya. One of my favorite things was walking around there at night, but it was a bit sad to see the streets trashed from all the public drinking. By morning, all of this disappeared, but still.
I’m actually going on a trip to Japan in less then a week. Your channel has been such a help planning and organising this trip! Thank you so much for all your videos and your perspective of things. I’m so excited to finally live my dream and visit 💕
You missed the Halloween party in Tokyo. There were millions of people on the street in their costumes. Now you have to wait until New Years Eve 2025 to party in Tokyo.
Great information and very encouraging to hear Japan is moving forward and is more welcoming to tourists and immigrants 👏 Also just purchased a Saily esim for an upcoming trip and used your discount-yay!😎
I definitely noticed the greater availability of vegetarian options than i did when i first visited in 2008…i also noticed the English announcements by the train attendants on trains like the Shinkansen (and not the recorded version)…there’s also a lot more English signage than there was previously.
Just got back a few days ago and really struggled with food as a vegan. We weren't in very touristy areas, so had almost zero options. Couldn't find even cup noodles that didn't have pork, chicken, even cat on the ingredients list.
I think Japan is slowly but surely changing for the better. It's good that they're moving in the right direction at least. I'm happy for them. I'm hoping that things continue to improve. The progress they've made so far is wonderful! 😌❤🌸💕✨
It's definitely good to hear that Japan is getting better on the work-life balance, cause working every day is not healthy mentally. Everyone needs a break from work.
Yeah we were gonna go at the end of next year but I was hoping less tourists would go but maybe it’s not gonna stop due to the popularity of Japan now so might as well go before it starts getting unbearably crowded.
Yeah probably smart to go now. The rural areas are and probably never will be as crowded as the cities. As soon as the yen is a bit stronger, it will become less popular and more comfortable to go there again.
Just returned from Japan 10/26 and I really liked that, after a 2 week stay, all my spendings consisted of 1% cash/credit and 99% digital IC cards (Pasmo, Icoca, Suica). The ability to choose when to reload (digital IC card) vs only reloading when in Japan (physical IC card) is great. I don't understand why the physical IC card is still necessary. It creates so many limitations. Keep the great videos coming👍🏽
I first visited Japan in 1996. It has changed so much. I'm also vegan, and I agree, there's so many vegan options compared to only 10 years ago when it was pretty much non-existent!
My first trip to Japan in 2018 was a shock because there were still SMOKING SECTIONS in restaurants?! It was soooo nice on the second trip to go after the smoking laws changed.
In the U.K. we used to be able to smoke in pubs/bars and some restaurants. I think they scrapped it in the 00’s. You can smoke outside but not indoors.
I'll be visiting Japan next summer for the first time and I'm a bit worried about food. Do you think I will be able to find some food without gluten and dairy products (I'm allergic) at kombini/supermarkets or do I need to bring things like cookies with me from home? Thank you!
Arigatou as always! Interesting about Japan v China & Korea as far as being welcoming to visitors. Glad Japan understands that visitors (dare we say even immigrants?) can be good for economy, so make it as welcoming and accessible as possible.
My first experience of being seated at a bar in Tokyo and asked if I'd like smoking or non smoking was they just took away my ash tray while the customers on either side of me happily puffed away.
I run into far more annoying foreigners lately. People like that guy that was kicked out for making a nuisance of himself are becoming more common sadly.
@@missplainjane3905 I mean by that if you plan something it works out. For example trains are nearly always on time you can really plan your day around it. And that is just one example.
So you move to a foreign country and wanting to see things change or move into the direction of your home country ? And boosting foreign population is highly encourage but not with local birthrates ?
I would say travelers cheques won't be very useful these days. However, your bank's debit or credit card will be accepted pretty much anywhere that takes non cash payments. Visa and Mastercard are definitely the most accepted, but you may have issues with Discover or even American Express. If your credit card has no international fees and you carry a bit of cash, you'll be all set!
I enjoy your videos , but very often someone else will be discussing the same thing and say "this only applies in Tokyo" could you start saying when something only applies to Tokyo , please. I am dreaming of moving to Hachinohe 5 months of the year and I am often scratching my head as to if what I see or hear applies to Hachinohe.
Honesty I think one of Japan’s biggest strengths is not being diverse. When everyone is pretty much of the same culture and ethnicity, things run very well because everyone is on the same page. I know it sounds kinda mean but I’m from California and I’ve seen what diversity does to major cities here.
New to your channel and liking it so far…. It is sad you think cashless is a good thing. History as proven things like Cashless is a really bad bad idea!
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Not good influence from foreign residents
I wonder how you would rely on virtual payments during a huge earthquake that damages the system.
I love all these little changes. I also kind of appreciate the new enforcement against drinking on some streets in Shibuya. One of my favorite things was walking around there at night, but it was a bit sad to see the streets trashed from all the public drinking. By morning, all of this disappeared, but still.
I’m actually going on a trip to Japan in less then a week. Your channel has been such a help planning and organising this trip! Thank you so much for all your videos and your perspective of things. I’m so excited to finally live my dream and visit 💕
You missed the Halloween party in Tokyo. There were millions of people on the street in their costumes. Now you have to wait until New Years Eve 2025 to party in Tokyo.
Great information and very encouraging to hear Japan is moving forward and is more welcoming to tourists and immigrants 👏 Also just purchased a Saily esim for an upcoming trip and used your discount-yay!😎
Let's hope others can give back the same respect
Happy to hear life is getting easier for you❤️ I will check out Saily. Thanks for the info.
I definitely noticed the greater availability of vegetarian options than i did when i first visited in 2008…i also noticed the English announcements by the train attendants on trains like the Shinkansen (and not the recorded version)…there’s also a lot more English signage than there was previously.
Just got back a few days ago and really struggled with food as a vegan. We weren't in very touristy areas, so had almost zero options. Couldn't find even cup noodles that didn't have pork, chicken, even cat on the ingredients list.
what a wonderful video, thank you for sharing!
I think Japan is slowly but surely changing for the better. It's good that they're moving in the right direction at least. I'm happy for them. I'm hoping that things continue to improve. The progress they've made so far is wonderful! 😌❤🌸💕✨
What is better
Going at the end of Feb and can’t wait!! Ty for the video!!
Great to see you back in Japan, been looking forward to seeing more content🥰❤😁🇦🇺
I went to don quijote yesterday and you were there on tv reviewing face masks 😂
Thanks for great information 🥂🙏
Great information, will be handy next year 😊👌
It's definitely good to hear that Japan is getting better on the work-life balance, cause working every day is not healthy mentally. Everyone needs a break from work.
I see you never had ptsd from work
Lovely video thanks for sharing.👍🥰
Tactile pavement was invented in Japan. Might be why there is more of it.
Yeah we were gonna go at the end of next year but I was hoping less tourists would go but maybe it’s not gonna stop due to the popularity of Japan now so might as well go before it starts getting unbearably crowded.
Yeah probably smart to go now. The rural areas are and probably never will be as crowded as the cities.
As soon as the yen is a bit stronger, it will become less popular and more comfortable to go there again.
❤🗻⛩🥰 Love this Video! love your vids! keep it up! 🤗
Just returned from Japan 10/26 and I really liked that, after a 2 week stay, all my spendings consisted of 1% cash/credit and 99% digital IC cards (Pasmo, Icoca, Suica). The ability to choose when to reload (digital IC card) vs only reloading when in Japan (physical IC card) is great. I don't understand why the physical IC card is still necessary. It creates so many limitations. Keep the great videos coming👍🏽
Physical is better
I'm becoming a fan of your channel Allison, nice!
Great changes for the better 👍
Not all changes
I first visited Japan in 1996. It has changed so much. I'm also vegan, and I agree, there's so many vegan options compared to only 10 years ago when it was pretty much non-existent!
@sugoikirei maybe in Tokyo there are. Have you been to Fukuoka?
@@wintergirl8
But why vegans eat fake meat
My first trip to Japan in 2018 was a shock because there were still SMOKING SECTIONS in restaurants?! It was soooo nice on the second trip to go after the smoking laws changed.
Which area
In the U.K. we used to be able to smoke in pubs/bars and some restaurants. I think they scrapped it in the 00’s. You can smoke outside but not indoors.
I'll be visiting Japan next summer for the first time and I'm a bit worried about food. Do you think I will be able to find some food without gluten and dairy products (I'm allergic) at kombini/supermarkets or do I need to bring things like cookies with me from home? Thank you!
Arigatou as always! Interesting about Japan v China & Korea as far as being welcoming to visitors. Glad Japan understands that visitors (dare we say even immigrants?) can be good for economy, so make it as welcoming and accessible as possible.
So foreigners are hardworking not the locals ?
My first experience of being seated at a bar in Tokyo and asked if I'd like smoking or non smoking was they just took away my ash tray while the customers on either side of me happily puffed away.
I run into far more annoying foreigners lately. People like that guy that was kicked out for making a nuisance of himself are becoming more common sadly.
Great vidieo. BTW just back from Japan. It was fantastic! I want to go now for 3rd time. After a 2 weeks I am now kinda homesick of Japan 😆🥲😃
What do you love
@@missplainjane3905 The food, the transportation system and a lot of thing in Japan just work and the people and culture of course.
@Pagroove
I see, wdym by alot of things just work ?
@@missplainjane3905 I mean by that if you plan something it works out. For example trains are nearly always on time you can really plan your day around it. And that is just one example.
@@Pagroove
Nice, what places you visited so far ?
Did you move over to Japan as Miffy? 😅
oh yes Japan has changed for the better, it has become more modern and you too, you are more charming
Depends on which one. You visited ?
😊
So you move to a foreign country and wanting to see things change or move into the direction of your home country ?
And boosting foreign population is highly encourage but not with local birthrates ?
VERY recent news but the fact that the high court has ruled it illegal to ban same sex couples from marrying is definitely a change for the better!
Lgtetc a change for the better?? Sure libtard
Nah
All of these are literally the whole western world, but nice vid.
Japan isn’t the western world. It’s true they’re becoming more globalised but they weren’t until recently so it’s a noticeable change.
@@jaybee4288
You mean a western change
1st 😃🥇🏆
Allison thanks for the tip about bringing cash,I will be going to Tokyo on a business trip I was going to bring travelers checks thanks for the info.
I would say travelers cheques won't be very useful these days. However, your bank's debit or credit card will be accepted pretty much anywhere that takes non cash payments. Visa and Mastercard are definitely the most accepted, but you may have issues with Discover or even American Express. If your credit card has no international fees and you carry a bit of cash, you'll be all set!
@Gunbu thanks for the tip.
@@Gunbu
Cash have no fees
The yellow tactile footpath is excessive, in a 3 week stay through Japan I think I only saw 5 blind people.
At least its there for a reason
I enjoy your videos , but very often someone else will be discussing the same thing and say "this only applies in Tokyo" could you start saying when something only applies to Tokyo , please. I am dreaming of moving to Hachinohe 5 months of the year and I am often scratching my head as to if what I see or hear applies to Hachinohe.
Which prefecture
What I love most about Japan is their nationalism and strong sense of national identity.
Japan is improving while America is unproductive
Gotten worse since Kanye and them idiots from America disrespecting shrines by doing dumb dances and touching them just for videos.
Honesty I think one of Japan’s biggest strengths is not being diverse. When everyone is pretty much of the same culture and ethnicity, things run very well because everyone is on the same page. I know it sounds kinda mean but I’m from California and I’ve seen what diversity does to major cities here.
You have a point
New to your channel and liking it so far….
It is sad you think cashless is a good thing. History as proven things like Cashless is a really bad bad idea!
Can you should state the reasons sir