7 ways JAPAN has Changed
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What are you looking forward to most when visiting Japan?
I have had the privilege to spend June 2022-June 2023 in Japan, basically for vacation. I've been all over the country so for my next trip I am just looking forward to revisiting my favourite restaurants in Tokyo and Sapporo, relax and stroll around neighbourhoods I lived in instead of having to go from one attraction to another!
Food and Onsens!
If i ever visit japan, I want to meet Chris Broad and Natsuki
Having a break from England 😂
Sega @ Akihabara, but I guess I won't be re-visiting that.
Thank you so much for having me!!!!! It's always a pleasure meeting up with my TC girls
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Welcome back!! We all missed your energy
Was great having you back!
missed u so much Natasha
It was really nice seeing you back on this channel again, missed your videos alot!
Enjoy your stay!
NATASHA IS BACK IM SO HAPPY
I went recently at the end of March, and the biggest change I felt was how the JR Rail pass switched to a a regular ticket instead of the old booklet. It made it super convenient to go through the ticket turntables instead of having to go through the Booth and getting the JR Employee buzz you through. Not to mention it allowed you to use the electronic ticket kiosks to reserve train seats instead of having to go to the ticket office. I miss the old booklet, but these quality of life changes were great!
That being said it is unfortunate that there won't be many people who will see these changes due to the upcoming price hike for the JR Pass
So, it was as beautiful as the old one? Because i love the old one.
@@DieJG Sadly no. The new pass basically looks like a generic single use ticket that gets printed out from machines. You need to be careful to not toss it out by accident or get it mixed up with other train tickets. This was the one big negative with the change imo as I was always worried about getting it damaged or dropping it. I recommend putting it in a separate card holder if you do plan to get the new rail pass
@@Clumsy_Hero I dont understand why they didnt implement the sensible middle way, a card, like a suica card
Just go to Austria. You can get the climate pass.. 80 euros for a month and only a few masks. Usually Japanese tourists.
@@HelloOnepieceUnfortunately, suica cards cannot be used all over Japan. Certainly, services using Suica are becoming popular in urban areas and on the Shinkansen. However, when it comes to famous tourist destinations, Suica is still not usable in rural areas such as Niseko and Tomamu in Hokkaido and Amanohashidate in Kyoto.
Emma is the best, and Natasha is a gold standard guest!
me and my Emma time on TC is always a blast 🤩🤩🤩
@@NatashaElle >swoons
Absolutely no way this dynamic duo reunited..... I am shidding farding and frowing up.....
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NATASHA!! So good to see you back with TC even if just temporarily. Love the Nat+Emma vibe! Thanks for the vid!
Visited Tokyo in January and felt like a dream come true! Love it so much. Going to try to visit Osaka, Kyoto and Nara and possibly Yokohama in September. 楽しいみ
Was back in Japan a couple weeks ago. Being able to use credit cards most places was a big win. I was actually surprised how many Japanese people were NOT wearing masks. Still a great place to visit.
The thing is they would back them on at the drop of the hat. Go to Europe. There is the interrail ticket. Music. Nature. It has everything. You don't even need to set foot in the city. Just take the train on out.
Natasha and Emma have such great friend chemistry as hosts
I'm a regular visitor to Japan for the past 10 years, including twice since COVID. Certainly the embracing of digital payments is a great development, but I think some of the restaurants have lost their cosy intimate feeling with the screens still in place. There's a lot to do still, but I miss the Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku. It was a mad experience and I hope they bring back something similar in the not-too-distant future. I feel that while Shibuya has really improved, Shinjuku has been left a little behind and needs to do more to keep its popularity with tourists.
Same boat have visited 8 times in the last 10 years and twice since covid. "I think some of the restaurants have lost their cosy intimate feeling with the screens still in place" 1000% agree.
same here. Went to japan in dec 2022 for skiiing in nagano and march 2023 for the cherry blossoms in tokyo. will be going again to tokyo and hokkaido this november. I never get tired of japan!!
I'd love to get an idea of what to see in Tokyo and Kyoto
Tokyo never let me down. Such a cool place 😉
Yaaaaay, Natasha! Nice to see her pop up again.
I visited Japan in October of 2019, so just a few months before the pandemic changed everything. Currently have a trip booked for October of this year, so it'll be interesting to see how things changed. The last trip didn't go entirely as planned due to some bad weather, so hoping to make up for it this time. Glad I got to see Akihabara in the before times, and it'll be interesting to compare to how it is now.
These 2 have the best energy aka bff's
Welcome back Natasha!!
Every person I've ever met from China/Singapore has said some version of "I eat everything." ♥
Okay I eat MOST things!!! 😙🫶
@@NatashaElle haha.. I understood! ♥
Reservations for restaurants! We visited Japan in March after 3 years and we noticed that a lot of restaurants now require reservations. We went to a few places we’ve eaten at before but weren’t able to get a table because all the seats were reserved already. Otherwise, still nice to visit Japan again after 3 years 😊
Restaurant reservations is definitely a good hack to know when visiting Japan, especially for dinner time
The UK is world famous for its healthy food. You can find the best vegan food. It is the home of veganism and there is the best music aswell. You don't need to be going to Japan and getting into a fight with a robot.
@@clairesmitheThe UK is not world famous for healthy food 😂 Our food is not at all highly regarded internationally, though that's quite unfair. It *is* a great place to get vegan food.
@@AnnaUeno512 I suppose it is polarized like some people are doubling down on the unhealthy food whilst others embrace healthy food. Alot of the older people have been told a lot of nonsense like that the music was better in the 60s. This makes them stick with the unhealthy post war diet coz they don't believe in young people or new things. They hold onto the old myths like protein and have the money for even more of it.
@@AnnaUeno512 I think it is possible. I feel younger than I was 10 years ago or even more than 10 years. I feel happier and have bigger dreams. It is a process. if you go the wrong way just turn around and get back on the right path. Bit by bit you will see results and be able to inspire others.
Emma is fantastic, so happy to see Natasha again, PLUS a cameo appearance from Sarah! Love it!
Visited in late February into March for vacation. One of the best vacations we've been on. We were there for 14 days and really enjoyed visiting Ginza, Tokyo, Hiroshima, and Osaka. We've already starting planning for 2024 for a 30 day vacation. It is one of the best places to visit, the people, the food, and the sheer beauty of this country!
Great to hear that you enjoyed your trip - Hope you get to see more of Japan and eat more in 2024!
I keep chuckling when people say the "SEGA building is gone". I agree that it sucks that the branding is different now but the building is basically still there.
Good to see Natasha here as well as on her channel. And of course Emma is the best host.
Always nice to see you Natasha!
I'll be there in April of next year for Sakura season. That, temples and the deer of Nara park!
I finally booked my trip for September - just super happy to visit again after being kept out of the country for so long due to the pandemic. Looking forward to the simple things that make vacationing there so nice - Conbinis and Vending Machines everywhere, Japanese Western Toilets, reliable public transport...
so good to see natasha once again especially on such a great video
Unlike Nintendo World, Ghibli Park isn’t crowded. Not because it isn’t popular, but because there are admission caps to make sure it doesn’t get crowded. Awesome IF you can get tickets…
It’s not so hard to get tickets if you live here. As long as you reserve in advance.
I’m moving to Japan in August 2023.
Lifetime dream.
I’m 47 and my Wife and I are both retired, so we decided to spend a few years in Japan and Philippines.
Hope you guys have a great time here 😄
Thanks for the video Emma and Natasha you both are the best happy to see both of you together
I'm glad she's back. Welcome back!
The trip I had planned for 2020 is finally happening this October, so I'm most looking forward to being in Japan. More options to pay with my credit card is very welcome but now I miss the Kawaii Monster Cafe even though I'd never heard of it before.
Hope you have fun on your trip here!
Planning to visit my son in Osaka this November. This will be my second time in that city. Ive been in Tokyo, Iwakuni, Hiroshima, and Miyajima. I can’t really compare changes from those cities to Osaka. There are so many differences in each. I’m happy that the Vegan/vegetarian options are available. Still may need to do some hunting, but I’m happy to say my family can enjoy a meal out in a restaurant. Love your videos!!
Don’t people get scared of the background radiation in Hiroshima at all?
Food, visit family and friends!
Welcome back Natasha! Thanks for this episode, since almost literally everyone travels to Japan this year (including me ha). I'm glad I don't need to bring my big bag of cash anymore 😄
I'm looking forward to go to j-pop concerts!
In Chile we love natasha so much
Natasha's fashion sense is incredible
Always 10/10
I went once in the spring of 2018, I am returning next March 2024. I am so interested in seeing how things have changed and also exploring new places. I was only lucky enough to explore Tokyo during my last visit.
Hope you have a great trip and get to explore more this time around!
Same I was there in 2019 for two weeks with my boyfriend and I'm curious to see how it's going to be when we return next year in October or November!
I havent been back yet, but I do want to come back in November to see the leaves changing! Ive only been to japan in spring and winter. I do love those seasons but I love fall. I can’t wait!
Thanks for this video. It helps us learn more about Japan in depth.
Going to Japan in 30 days! so excited to see the skyline as much as the wild landscape, don't have that where I'm at LOL. Experiencing Japan will be a great first for me and hopefully not the last.
Hope you enjoy it!
Thank you so mush for this video. We will fly to Tokio next Sunday ❤ Second time, so we also know both versions of Tokio. We are already excited.
Lovely to see you Natasha ❤
i just got off the plane returning home from 3 weeks in japan. it was magical! i love japan!
Happy to hear you had such a good time here - hope you can come again soon!
I was like! That is Natasha from Sad Shrimp!!! 🎉
Aww! Natasha is my favorite!!!
Ahhhh I'm so excited! Wb Natasha!
I love natasha art. ❤
Travelling to Japan from mid October, first time visit there. I'm just trying to find a balance between doing the 'expected' touristy places and chasing my fascination with ancient cultures, such as the Jomon...Most exciting prospect is a meet and greet with my favourite Showa era actor in Tokyo, it was his show that kindled my fervent obsession with all things Nippon!
Great to see Natasha!!
I'm living in Japan this year and when I went to Shibuya it felt a bit different than I remembered, I thought I must be remembering the layout incorrectly but I guess they've just remodeled the whole place, pretty insane
I went to Shibuya to go to the Sky observatory and it was awesome. Shibuya has changed a ton indeed.
All lined up for a 5-city tour this fall (Tokyo, Sendai, Kyoto, Himeji, and Hiroshima). Really looking forward to checking out some sights but also just want to walk as much as I can to experience the environment and maybe find something cool along the way.
When I visited Tokyo in march I had barely any cash with me! I had about 400€, or 73.000円 in total, and I had absolutely no problem in the city!
I only started to notice the cash problem when I visited Nikko, two hours North of Tokyo... I didn't have enough cash to buy ANY Omiyage :(
@VanDiemanSoul ah yes! The ATM still exists there! There is also a cash exchange Automat, but my credit card wasn’t accepted T-T I only had suica pay and and my cards :
This is fun to hear, as the last time I visited Japan was in the summer of 2019 just before the pandemic.
Awww yeah, hiking vest gang.
Yay Natasha❤
I can't wait to ride the trains around Tokyo and eat some good food next time im there
just got in Japan, so excited to go out to a bunch of places
Enjoy your stay!
I just landed in Tokyo today, my fourth time here, last time was in 2019, so pre COVID, even in the few hours I too noticed that cashless is far more common now (and I also brought probably too much cash...), not been to Shibuya or Shinjuku yet, but will definitely check it out.
Also welcome back Natasha, even if just for a little bit :)
In 2 weeks I'll be on my way to Tokyo for the very first time! The thing I'm looking forward to the most is that gorgeous view from the top of Mt Fuji 😊 and I plan on making another trip to Japan in the fall next year, when I'll have an entire month of vacation. Can't wait!!
Hope you have fun! 😄
We are going to Tokyo in less than two weeks. Taking a cruise from Yokohama, visiting Nagasaki, Jeju, Kagoshima. and then staying in Shibuya for a day and a half. Watching this got me more anxious to go. Thanks for the video!
Hope you have fun on your trip!
To answer your question Natasha, I’m coming for the first time on my honeymoon next (end of) spring and I am so excited to go north and go hiking! Without Covid and channels like Quinten’s (Go North) I wouldn’t have know about all the cool stuff! Super excited ❤
Def will work on my Japanese, but yes, we will have a guid 😂.
You're gonna love hiking in the North!
I am looking forward to the vibe/people, izakaya’s and onsen’s. I even miss Kua’aina burger place and the breeze (or sauna-hot) evenings during Hanami.
The two of you look fabulous as always. Very informative video. Thank you for the updates. Sending Love from SanDiego. Have Fun. Stay Safe. 😊
Thank you so much!
NATASHA'S BACK HOLY SHIT
Looking forward to my shopping trip this coming September, gonna go tokyo skytree tower and also to shop at the mall there, and also visit Akihabara!!
Last time I was in Japan in 2016, Shibuya station was under construction which made for some fun navigating. Excited to see it completed this October! Hopefully, the crowds are not as bad by then.
Shibuya station will always be an ever-changing maze 😂
i recently came back from Japan and previous to that, i went in 2017...and a lot has definitely changed...agreed with the english announcement by the conductors on the shinkanesen - my reaction was exactly the same! and definitely noticed the increase in cashless payments as well as the increase in english every where. Also picked up a brochure on vegan and vegetarian which was completely unheard of even as recent as my 2017 trip. i'm also really happy that some things havent changes and some of my favourite stores are still around :)
the kabukichou tower... I damn wanna go back..
Me and my Husband are coming over to Japan for our Honeymoon! It will be our first time visiting. I do wish we came before Covid to see all the differences and changes
Congrats of getting married! We hope you guys have a great time here
I miss the kawaii monster cafe halloween parties..... GOOD TIMES
Love the videos ❤
That flashback to Emma with long hair. Also. I never knew that i NEEDED sadshrimps in my life bur here we are.
I’m so excited to visit Japan in less than 2 weeks now! I visited only once before 5 years ago so I’m really interested to see what has changed. I’m really looking forward to new things like Nintendo land and Shibuya sky. Really enjoyed the video,interesting to know more places accept card now as that’ll make things a lot easier 😅
I live in the US (California) and our local Korean BBQ place has those cat robots from 10:14
Coming back for trip #2 in July/August and was using the geolocation on my pictures to find places I've eaten at previously to visit again. All, but one restaurant in Shibuya is still there. It's now a karaoke joint! 😂 Looking forward to exploring all the places I didn't get to visit on the first trip like Asakusa!
I’m going this August for the first time! 😎✈️
Yaaaay! Hope you have fun! 😄
The biggest thing for me is Natasha is back
We went for golden week in Tokyo and a week after in Osaka. The amazing thing for us was Tokyo wasn't crazy busy not the way we expected as the last time we went was 10 years ago during Sakura season and that was very busy. Maybe we got lucky but we only got crammed into 2 trains the whole trip and both where from theme parks the streets and shop where busy but not over crowded. We did stay a little further out of the city so that might have helped a little.
we can't wait to come again and try our lucky with the snow festivals if we can work out how to dress for snow :)
Glad you had a great time out here! 😄 Tokyo based people often leave the city and go elsewhere during Golden Week, so that may explain why you found it a little less busy than expected
Looking forward to visiting Japan sometime within the next year or two (waiting on the arrival of my passport, then comes the saving of even more funds), probably for 1-2 weeks in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima, possibly also Fukuoka...looking forward to just going on a couple very long walks when I'm not riding the train (I'd be aiming for 10-20 km a day) and enjoying the sights and sounds (possibly even streaming it live if I can). I can usually navigate pretty well, so I'm not worried about getting lost.
I’m gonna be in Tokyo in six weeks. Have not been to Japan in a loooonng time. Looking forward to it.
Hi Natasha nice to see you, have missed you and your video. I know my things are still there so I'm fine. I went to Japan 1st January 2020 for puroland as a big Hello Kitty fan. ❤❤XX
I used to live in Japan (until the end of 2018) and then I came back to visit this year in mid April (left right before golden week ). And, actually, I think the crowds are only going to get busier. From what I saw (and read about the next construction plans for the next couple of years) I think Japan hopes to be the next Vacation Destination for the World. Of course, Japan has the Ghibli museums, Nintendo world, Dragon Quest world (RGP PARK) and Naruto world BUT now they are also getting Jurassic Park World park, and Harry Potter Studio, and adding to Tokyo Disney Sea, they are adding indoor amusement parks everywhere, virtual reality buildings and so so much more. Even Haneda just got an ONSEN! The list of new attractions and new buildings coming to Japan is absolutely insane. I am absolutely certain that it will become the One Stop Wonder for everyone in the world- the vacation for everyone in the family (even if that person had no interests in "Japanese" things.) . (It was already the destination spot in my heart- but I think it is about to become to reach new heights)
There is no reason to go to Japan. The festivals in UK are swarming with hot Japanese women. You can visit Harry Potters school and the museums have free entry. If that wasn't enough there is Disneyland Paris and the whole continent on the door step. You can visit the riviera. The lakes and mountains. The coast and the midnight sun. You know it's true.
Planning to go in November (roughly the same time as the last time in 2019), mainly for chika idol shows, but more than last time I want to do some more actual touristy stuff. I'll still pack a lot of yen as most if not all of those idol shows still require cash.
miss ya glad to see you
I can confirm Japan has changed since COVID as I lived there between 2012/2013 and have had three holidays there since then in 2016, 2018 and last Christmas - 2022. It looked and felt a bit different, but it still has a lot of the same things that keep you busy day or night and especially at night when Tokyo comes to life like a lot of cities tend to do so, overall, especially with COVID and mask laws relaxing, it is one hundred percent worth a visit.
I'm planning on going to Japan in March of next year.
I'm going on an organized group tour that starts in Osaka, going to Koyasan, Kyoto, Takayama, Matsumoto and ending in Tokyo.
Let us know how your trip goes 😄
@@TokyoCreativePlay I definately will ^_^
On my last visit to Japan in 2018 I travelled from Hiroshima to Sapporo and hardly ever used cash. Everyone had one of those “tiles” reader that plugged into an iPhone etc if they didn’t have a proper card reader built into the cash register.
Hi. My 3rd trip is to Japan is planned for september. What im looking forward is the voice signal for cross walks (ca-co, ca-ca-co, ca-co....) and the combinies :)
Planning a trip for next year, Kyoto Fushimi Inari Shrine, that is the main thing i want to go to
I am interested on a second trip to Japan, and would love to hit up some of the highlights of my past trip. I also want to get more of a rural feel of Japan.. Natasha you we curious if you would notice fine detailed changes, and as an artist myself... I totally think you do. We tend to see the things people overlook in small details. Nice to see you pop in a video, and that things are going well for you.
I thought I was the only one who get lost at Shibuya station even after living in Japan for 3 years now.
We're all in this together 😂
@@TokyoCreativePlay lol. If I ever met the team of Tokyo Creative in Shibuya definitely gonna sing with you guys "we're all in this together"
I am finally visit japan for the first time very soon 😊 Tokyo for 6 days as it was a Xmas gift from my partner 💕 I can not wait ✨ please leave any recommendations for things to do in Tokyo that are not on all the top 10 things to do in Japan 😂
Ayy Nat is back (even if it is for a short time), you were always my favourite host on this channel and even though I am both older and the other sex from you, I really really vibed with your comedic and creative energy.
Hope your brand is doing great, I did mean to get something from you, but due to my current situation (I am my disabled Mum's full time carer and as such I get very little money and even less that I am able to use just for myself) I haven't been able to.
All the best to you from the UK!
Just home from a trip to Japan. One thing I noticed was the way people move through railways stations. It seems less disciplined since when was last there March 2020. More people diving in front of you, more people going the wrong way on stairs, that sort of thing.
Definitely noticed more electronic payment options, and also more screens for ordering. Tourism numbers were way higher, but that's no surprise. (Senso-ji temple in March 2020 - 6 tourists when I was there. May 2023...thousands!)
Oh one hand, kawaii monster cafe closed, on the other hand, Sushidelic is now opening in my city, NYC. So a Sabastisn Matsuda experience is closer than ever!
I just went in May and a lot of things seemed very different to me. I'm glad to find out it's true and not that I just didn't remember how it actually was. haha
I m thinking about visiting Japan in November and stay for like 3 Weeks . Any suggestions on which prefecture to see or what commodation? (Hotel, Hostel, Air bnb, etc.)
Arriving in 11 days for 2 weeks with my youngest daughter, as long as Pocari Sweat still exists...I'll survive! :D
Well you're in luck - Pocari Sweat is ever-present! 😄
will be going next year in April to study for 2 years, time cant go by fast enough
I am going to Japan this month on the 17th and I will be there for 3 months and my first month I will spend in Kyoto. I am looking forward to sitting on the riverside and watching the sun go down behind the mountain.
Please pack me in your suitcase 😭
3 months? Give me some financial tips please
Low-key enjoyed Kyoto more than Tokyo and Osaka i stayed in the gion area
@@RawWrath low key?
@@RawWrath Nice.
I would love to visit Japan for th Cultural, the Food and much more!
Hope you can come sometime!