Speaking Japanese w/ Strangers Alone in the Countryside | HIDA TAKAYAMA
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- Here's a video I shot a while back, speaking Japanese with as many strangers as I can! Let's see how they react.^^
All the places I visited in Hida Takayama are listed here:
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A special thank you to the city of Takayama for inviting me out! While the usual festivals are cancelled until next year they still want to keep their city alive and show you what to expect next year.
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thank you so much KemushiSan, your video has reignited my passion for Japanese Culture, i subscribed and i look forward to seeing more (Insert heart eyes)
@@pitchblack5422 here they are! 😍
Im so glad you liked it! Not every video is travel but they're all quirky language adventures. I hope you like what you see 😄
U are Beautifull one, and lovley to see it .
Thx for sharing . Love it arigato gozaimasu
@STENNELER Jérémy I only took it off when at a distance or filming by myself~!
very unrelated but i'm so happy i was able to read that hiragana in there, i've been trying to learn japanese and i'm going slow and it wasn't going well but this was nice
3:05
"You speak English?"
"No."
Somehow him declining, in English, absolutely had me rolling.
He can almost definitely manage a conversation in English, but is probably too shy to try it.
Hilarious
i'm from brazil and my father does that a lot
he works at the post office and he receives a lot of foreign people. so they ask him if he speaks english and he be like: "no, only portuguese" just to confuse them and make them try to speak portuguese lol
He said it like Red's dad from "Friday".
@@ivie4624 badass dad
Everyone wants to go Tokyo
But the country side is where I want to go
Bruh mie and aomori are also some of the best nature you could find in japan. Trust me visit the country side. I know this sounds cliché but fam it's"real japan".
Takayama was one of my favorire places to visit., not only in Japan, but in the world. So quaint and charming, such a special experience. I went during Golden Week which meant it was almost entirely Japanese tourists, not Westerners, so it had a very authentic feel.
I live in the Japanese countryside and I hate it. It's beautiful, but there's nothing to do. Also, everywhere I go, people stare at me and say "look at a foriegner" everyone stares everywhere I go.
This video isn't the real countryside, it's the tourist countryside.
@@Jimmy-qx7sf I don't mind
I just want to live in the country side and let all my problems fade away for a year.
Do you know any Japanese though?
@@IamINERT Yes, I speak fluently. I work in a Japanese company and speak only Japanese every day.
One of my favorite memories of my (unfortunately short) time in Japan was when I bought a yukata in Japanese, including asking which obi would pair best with the yukata I was planning to buy. The owner then ran next door and got me a little bell charm. She said it was a gift, and told me to keep up my studies and come back someday. I still have the charm tied to my purse.
U NEED TO GO BACK SOMEDAY OMG THEY'RE SO NICEEE
This reminded me of my month long trip (before the coronavirus hit hard) whist visiting a rural town in Oita for lunch. I was pretty much the last customer and he was closing for the day. I decided to strike a conversation in Japanese (to his surprise) whilst footing the bill and it ended up in us having a nice chat over various topics such as why I prefer countrysides over big cities, his restaurant & what was I planning to do in Japan since I was travelling all over the country. It ended up with him offering to send me to the train station as soon as he learnt about my evening plans. He said it was to thank me for making an effort to come all the way off the beaten path and what really surprised me was that he didn't just drive me to the nearest station which he could, but he sent me all the way to the closest large town around 40 minutes away! I hope to pay the owner a visit after travel restrictions are lifted. I hope his business isn't so affected but with covid & railways connecting that part of town being swept away, things aren't looking so great for such a rural town ):
NayvieNoir aww! I used to have a hello kitty bell charm but when I went back to Japanese school the next day I let my classmate borrow it but she actually threw it away. But that was so sweet of the owner
THATS SO CUTE WHAT THE HECK😍💖
Dude you need to keep your promise
This woman is literally so gorgeous and speaks japanese so well. Can't relate 😭
U r also gorgeous sweetie
@@parishiltonASMR you're BOTH gorgeous ! Thank you for being so kind😍❤️
Years of practice my friend, shes been learning japanese for a long time
I can definitely relate to her appetite 😌
She has this high class yet kind beauty. If she told people she's the first lady, they're probably believe her haha.
"you're my lightest customer, ever." xD I Lold.
So informative. I usually stopped watching English speaking vloggers in Japan because most of their content is in English and I’m trying to practice my listening abilities but I’m glad I clicked on this video.
Thank you so much for watching! Can I get your opinion, do you like having the hard subtitles on the video, or soft subs you can turn off?
KemushiChan ロレッタ I think soft subtitles but if you write them in Japanese that would be even better. :)
@@kemushichan Same boat as Amalika! This is a great medium :) Having soft subtitles (to practice listening without worrying about reading the hard subtitles) would be pretty ideal. Also having Japanese soft subtitles is super nice, but pretty time consuming and I wouldn't say it's as important. Just my 2 cents!!
@@kemushichan Soft subtitles would be nice, I absolutely cannot resist reading the subtitles! 😂 Turning them off would help me to practice listening and comprehend what's being said in Japanese. Thank you for being a responsive youtuber as well!!
Let me provide you Japanese subtitles but some might not all be correct >
I have lived in Japan for about 8 months now and I cannot believe the kindness and humbleness these superb people have. I have never met a rude person here and the little basic Japanese I use puts a huge smile on their faces. I sincerely hope when COVID ends, more people get the chance to visit Japan and learn about the rich and beautiful culture that exists here.
Also ramen is life. ✌🏼
They do not mind helping. I was there, years ago, and in the streets, whenever I was lost, it was not an issue for them to help me find my way....a surreal possibility in the west,, Lol
Learn Japanese, travel around Japan and talk to locals, that's my goal.
You're amazing!
New subscriber from Portugal :)
Welcome to this cooky corner of the internet!!
same :)
"I thought you were Japanese, your Japanese is so good..."
Damn, that must have cheered you up quite a lot here, quite a compliment from that lady
Most Japanese people actually say that even if ur Japanese is bad. U will know if ur Japanese is good if they ask u "how long have u lived in japan".
Boiled Bread i see someone is a dogen fan. a man of culture.
@@lychitrash はい
Boiled Bread i’ll be stuttering over one word and the nice japanese obaasan in my area will still tell me “jouzu” lol
@@ASmashingGentleman2 yeah ill be on this app called YAY! (which is an app that Japanese people use 2 talk) and ill be using my broken Japanese and they will still compliment me.
To me, a middle-aged Japanese man, Takayama looks quite different from I saw about 45 years ago. Even so, your video convinced me people's good heart and clean water streams unchanged at Takayama. That is beautiful.
You can tell a lot of work went into this video, and it turned out great! Time to get off my lazy butt and pull out my Japanese flashcards.
@_@ you can do itttt
THANK YOU FOR WATCHING! ☆★!! Really hoping you ALL are holding up OK. Just 2 quick notes about this video!
① This was filmed a while back. For those of you planning travel, please be CAREFUL and stay safe. If you do try to get out there on your own and "shock the locals", make sure to keep up with health/safety protocols and WEAR A MASK.
② About Takayama! The main festivals are cancelled this year but hopefully this video gives you a glimpse into a place to visit one day in the future! Thanks to Takayama for inviting me and sponsoring this trip (all opinions/shenanigans are mine), and allowing me to share this amazing place in Gifu!
Yes you as well, I hope you aren’t where the floods have been! Thank you for the wonderful video 💕
What is the name of the song at 13:43 is sounds amazing!
@@Hailszx Solo Cello Passion. By Doug Maxwell 😄
@@kemushichan thank you, it went so well with your video I just had to ask! It made me want to travel there so bad 😆
@Blessica M She is a New Yorker.
The architecture of this area is amazing. I paused the video a few times just to get a good look.
this was a wounderful video, the shooting angles and the soundtrack was great and i like your personality 👌🏼
I'm so glad you liked it! If you look closely (especially the farmer's market scene) there are tripods looming in the background all the time. 😂.
Thank you for not making some dumb click bait video where you surprise foreigners with your Japanese. I know those get views but that's not why I appreciate your channel.
I was ｔｅ ｍ ｐ ｔ ｅ ｄ though
Why are those 'dumb' videos? I personally find it amusing to see people's amazement when a foreigner speaks their language fluently.
There's nothing wrong with those videos They give you an inside to interacting with locals and are very educational.
The reason I dislike those videos is that they put the emphasis on the vlogger rather than on the culture being presented and on the touristy experience rather than the native people's daily lives. It's pompous and comes from entitlement. And we know who the World Champions for that sport are.
I hate those videos mainly because they start by speaking English and then switch it to the said language. I find that so stupid, all for the so desired chock value I guess. If you know how to speak a certain language and you are speaking with a native just start with it lol
Oh man, its goals to have such good japanese that a local thinks you're Japanese
Great video! I'm on the Denver-Takayama Sister City Committee, and tomorrow night (July 29) we're celebrating (virtually, across the Pacific) the 60th anniversary of our Sister Cities relationship. So perfect timing -- I shared your video on my social media. Thanks for all your videos, and keep up the important culturally-bridging work!
Congratulations on 60 years!! Also, thank you so much for sharing! Ive noticed a lot of Hida/Takayama goods have been popping up around Tokyo in station popup stands, actually. There are some REALLY good hida beef jerkeys and my husband really likes them so we've been stuck on Takayama for a while now!
Hopefully one day I'll get to visit Denver too :D. Please stay safe and be well!
I live near Denver and Takayama being a sister city was a big reason I made a point to visit there while I was in Japan! It was hands down my favorite place I had visited! I wish I would have seen this comment sooner so I could have maybe joined the virtual celebration!
@@kemushichan Be sure to go during the spring or fall festivals. We were at the fall festival in 2013, and loved it. Here's a video I posted back then: th-cam.com/video/uGr_TOhj6A0/w-d-xo.html
Everything in Japan is a delicacy. Japanese put so much passion and effort into even the smallest things, They never cease to amaze me.
*lady sees your brown skin*
*hears your Japanese*
"Oh, you're foreign? I though you were Japanese!"
Best compliment EVER. #GOALS
there are Japanese now who also have African descent. A recent beauty queen from Japan has African ancestry. It is a point of Japanese contention in Japanese society on how Hafus, (half Japanese), are considered, as in are they Japanese. I was happy to hear the elderly women say that as I am hafu myself and remember being taunted by some kids as a child being a gaijin, (foreigner). Its nice to see Japan being more tolerant.
Helps that Japanese people range from really dark brown skin to pale white skin.
@Blessica M African-American
@Blessica M she may be mixed with Asian, but I have most certainly seen black girls with her features. Black people are very varied in terms of phenotype, the possibilities are vast.
Lightskin privileges actin up lol
Totally agree - farmers markets are a fantastic place to practice speaking a foreign language. Before visiting my uncle, aunt, and cousin in Greece, my Greek was not enough to carry a conversation. I discovered a "Teach Yourself Greek" book in my auntie's library. When no one was around, I studied from this book. I then went to farmers markets like Loretta to check out the wares. The vendors love the company and conversation when customers aren't around. Before returning to the States, my Greek family was shocked to see me conversing with my uncle's sister, who didn't speak a word of English at the time.
The editing and music make it look like a real documentary. Totally love the vibe that this video is sending, peaceful and calming. Usually, the TH-cam Japan tours mostly focus on entertainment, but this one is just special and gives us a profound look into the japanese culture and lifestyle. Thank you!
I've found people in the countryside in Japan to be very open and friendly! The little Japanese I know goes a long way. Hida-Takayama looks so wonderful!
Outside of the big cities people were so happy to let me use my woeful Japanese, I really appreciated it and it bolstered my confidence. In Tokyo people just see you're not Asian and talk to you in English haha.
"Have you seen Kimi no na"?
Ah a man of culture
he is japanese, wow, he knows a japanese movie
@@eg.ibashnerds its so fucking cringy they do that with anime as well lmao
I actually liked Koe no Katachi more than Kimi no na wa
Honestly just so grateful to have a lovely young woman who speaks experienced Japanese and makes great videos on my feed. I don’t bother with most other japan expat youtubers because it feels so... expat community?? Like so much English & always hanging around with anglophones in videos 🙄🙄 ty for being a real role model for me 🥰
The camera quality is beautiful.
英語の部分はわからないけど動画の編集の仕方が素敵で日本人でも日本の知らない土地の良さが伝わって来る！！
I was supposed to be in japan by fall I’m so hurt but this helps HAHA
Me too 😭 fingers crossed JET still happens this year
Virginia Hildreth Yeah we’ll see if they’ll loosen Visa restrictions but sadly I feel like we will be pushed to next year !
Me too 😭 Corona cost me a 3 month internship in Japan and I am still sad about that...
LittleDreamer I’m so angry for you, I’m so sorry. I hope next year you’ll snag a bigger and better one!
I feel so bad for everyone's plans/jobs/visas being put on hold. There are people who quit their jobs as part of their move prep and now are stuck without a job as well.
Even if it doesn't do anything I'm here in your corner and hoping for things to shift for the better soon.
We learned how to make cords like these in a really similar way in elementary school in Germany. We cut out templates from cardboard and I remember it being so much fun!
I loved the flow throughout the vid. You have beautiful charisma and show genuine love, knowledge and interest for the language and culture. subbed!
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Thank you for checking out my channel!!! 😍
@@kemushichan OMG STAWWWWPPPP!!! 😊 Lol, All compliments are well deserved. You're doing exactly what I'd like to do when in Japan and visiting places of interest. I love how in depth and full of curiosity you are when encountering said places and the people. Thank you for responding as I'm sure it's hard with work,covid, and life. Keep up the Fabulous job! ♥️
This was great, Loretta. I thought I was watching a traveler show. The city was soo picturesque and the people seems to be polite. Tfs
Thank you so much for watching!!!
I went there and many Japanese people asked to practice English with us. More than in any other place in japan.
I’m so happy that the TH-cam algorithm finally sent me something good! Love your content, it was almost like we were hanging out!
As Japanese, I REALLY REALLY appreciate that you introduce local area under corona situation that tourism industry is badly suffered. And simply Lorettaさん is cute.
コロナのせいで観光業が苦しんでる中で地方を紹介してくれて、本当にありがたいです。あとロレッタさん、シンプルに可愛い。
My pleasure!!! I'm trying to support more local areas and local businesses this month especially. Just posted my neighborhood mom and pop shops but have another small town video for next week!
This is exactly why I want to learn Japanese. I want to get around to visit places like these shown here. Thanks for sharing your trip. Looks like a lot of fun.
When you think the world is going to hell in a handbasket, and there's always KemushiChan's channel as a beacon of everyday beauty in life, chill and positivity. We must get KemushiChan's channel protected under UNESCO.
The welcoming, calm, and all around happy vibe of this video was well needed today. Thank you! It's so gorgeous
This video was so calm,informative and you film/edit it so professionally 💕💕💕💕💕🙏🏼
Can we all just appreciate the camera angles and shot takings? It feels as if you're right there in Japan. ☺️
I was supposed to make an intership in rural Japan this year but... COVID. My government transferred my journey for next year so I’ve been watching your videos to “get in the mood” ...if that makes sense, anyways this video in particular is one of your best ones ✨ You are amazing 💕 best wishes from 🇲🇽
First time I’ve every clicked on video because, “she real cute though.” And the way she carries herself in such an energetic way... it warms my heart. God bless you!
This was so beautifully shot and put together. I absolutely love that you show us places not just in the major cities. And that so many of your videos are mostly in Japanese. I’ve always loved your vibe ❤️ It’s like watching a documentary in every video.
Beautiful scenes and wholesome interactions.
You really push me toward finally start learning Japanese.
I definitely prefer country sides in general so I am happy to see a bit of Japans.
Omg! 💕 Thank you for this wholesome content! This is giving me serious wonderlust! And at the worst time to travel! 😭
No worries, tho. I’ll be living vicariously through you until things get better enough to resume traveling. Until then, stay safe!!!! ❤️
what i learned in my life, japanese peiople are always extreemly friendly even if ur not able to speak japanese but the smile they get when u can OMG sooooo cute xD
I like that you ate the "steak sushi" with your fingers. I have read in several places that sushi was originally finger food, and that it is supposedly OK to eat it that way, but I don't think I have ever seen anybody doing it before.
Also, that red bean croissant looked absolutely delicious.
Welcome to Takayama. Did you enjoy it?
Please come and see the festival next time! !!
Thank you for introducing Takayama
4:10 just as i saw this i immediately paused the video went out and bought noodles from the shop lol this is the first time I've done so since the restrictions. Now let me eat.
Thank you for such a beautiful tour. Your voice is so soothing. You could easily do an A.S.M.R video. Love, peace,and Happiness to you.🤗
I just started learning Japanese, and your language skills are life goals for me! So glad I found your channel! 🤗 Keep up the awesome work, it’s hella inspiring! 👍🏽
I actually love that you filmed this while it was slightly raining. Love the feel of the video and the quality
I need to learn how to have this much fun travelling alone 😅😅😅
whats up with these old japanese mens' voices? they all sound so nice and calm and soothing...
Shes living my dream right now
This was magic. I adore your enthusiasm and glow. Stay well and thank you so much for this particular video. Joy.
You should collab with my childhood friend, Anming!
I would like to see that collab too
I should go out and see if I can catch her in her natural habitat😂. There needs to be a net or pokeball emoji....
So nice that you don’t just show off your skills but introducing the niceness of the area
Takayama is the real star!
The women cover their mouths when they laugh, even though they are wearing a face mask.
😂😂
Wouldn't want to risk losing the habit!
They also bow when talking on the phone.
It’s called being dainty
@@LeeDee5 lol
日本のステキな所を世界に向けて発信されてて凄く嬉しいです😊✨ 自分自身もっと日本のことを好きになりそう！
The shots & editing here are amazing. This could be a pilot for the Travel Channel.
Traveling alone and filming this. Simply awesome!!! Thanks for sharing this with us huhu
The place where you ate the meat nigiri, when you sat down, that kamon behind you is my iaido school family emblem 💖
this is so wholesome i really love how you interacted with everyone and talked about the history and culture of the town im absolutely amazed by how lovely this place is and i totally want to visit!!
Thank you for not being one of "those guys" (you know who i'm talking about if u watch japan videos) really cool and sincere video
Welcome to Hida Takayama!
Thanks for coming.
A very tempo video that conveys the charm of Takayama.
I hope you can continue your wonderful trip
Thank you for your fine work! I enjoyed this video and was impressed. You introduced and told attractiveness of this city very well, for more, you’ve let me discover uncovered sides for me.
Actually, I live in this area. I used to speak to people looked like tourists and it always was chance to know other people cultivated in diverse culture. I loved it. But now, it’s time for COVID to travel .Not the time for human beings 😂 Let him satisfy! (I’m sorry if I bother you with my words)
I’m really looking forward to see you guys in Takayama.! I’ll wait you here!!
I love discovering a bit of Japan through her eyes. ^_^
Thank you. What Beautiful scenery! I spent over a month on Holiday in Japan and fulfilled a lifetime ambition. Your video brought back happy memories.
13:15 My friend and I made Monkey bread back when I was in middle school. It was so good! I'm even more jealous now of you now, I would love to try it as well.
Anyways, this video was beautiful. I loved being able to see a very calm, tranquil Japanese town and how you mixed with the locals! Thank you for this :)
This video makes me so happy! I love how friendly everyone is!! If I'm able to go to Japan in the future Hida is definitely one of the places I want to go!! 😊😊
Wow I felt like I was watching a TV documentary, this is put together very well! Loved it!
I miss traveling soooooooooo much. I get to live vicariously through you!
岐阜は私も好きです 白川郷もあるし (ひぐらしのなく頃にが好きだからなのも理由にあるけど)
🦜ウグイスの鳴き声も可愛い
私の祖父がタクシーの運転手でよく各地に旅行に行っていたので飛騨高山のさるぼぼ人形も祖父の家に飾ってあります
ロレッタさん 楽しいVideoをありがとうございます👍
I've also fell in love with Takayama after spending two days there. There's a special atmosphere in this city and the nature around is beautiful 😌
Everyone there seems to beso nice and welcoming, I'd really like to go there one day
Wow! nice video. My wife and I travelled to Japan in 2018 and Takayama was one of the places we visited. Our stay was short but it is at the top of our list of most favorite place. The buildings reminded me of Japan of yesteryear and going through the variety of shops was so much fun. We did try the Hida beef. It was actually a hamburger joint but the best I've ever had. We also walked through a street lined with food vendors, attended the brewery for Sake tasting, and finally strolled through the Hida Fold Village. All of it so memorable.
Aw man, I've got to go back for a burger!!
This woman is literally living the life I want to live 😭
I'm working my way to get to that life
Synthetic Vocalist-p my parents won’t allow me to settle in japan :((( most probably
Synthetic Vocalist-p because in our culture we take over our parent’s land and all that
This is probably my favorite video of yours ever! You seem like such a genuinely nice and kind person, and you always seem so happy. I try to be all of those things, myself.. I loved seeing and learning about this part of Japan from your video, and wished I was there enjoying that steak and sushi meal with you. Heaven, indeed!!! The editing and overall look of this video was really, really good, too! When you were filming the guy cooking the steak (at the first steak place you went), the sizzling sounds of the grill while you filmed him cutting the beef just seemed so top notch, editing-wise.
Well done!!!!!
Most countries: horse & carriage
Japan: human and carriage
That thing is invented by an american tho you ignorant kid
This just suddenly pop in on my youtube and i got hooked❤️
"Morning markets are the best place to practice your Japanese"
Me an introvert (plus shy guy) - :(
You need to step out of your safe zone. That’s how your Japanese is going to improve.
@@turuus5215 I know but thanks pal
Your videos help with listening skills so much (not to mention easing cabin fever). The editing is top notch. Kudos!
I'm so glad you liked it! About to release three new countryside videos
@@kemushichan Yes, pleeeease!
Ah! Did you see my recent listening videos?
This is so coool! ❤️
:D our collab video is coming down the pipe!!!
@@kemushichan yaaaay! :D cannot wait to see how it turned out!
Video production is 💯 loved the video, thanks for taking us around takayama!
I suppose to go there this year, bacause this pandemi, i canceled everything sucksss
I feel like the country side you can really hone your language skills because you can interact and get to know people on a personal level faster. Really cool video! ありがとう！ 😊🙏🏽
I wanna speak Japanese so bad .I’m still learning hiragana but my memory is poopy it makes me sad :(
Same!
Just keep doing it once you learn it you will never forget it. 頑張って
Use an app called Anki on pc/mobile to remember hiragana, katakana, kanji
As for speaking, download a pc game called VRchat to practice speaking Japanese with real Japanese people as well as other weebs.
Valorzinski thank you 😊
@Chika I get weaboos from 20 different countries helping me learn Japanese in the game so I'm learning it super fast.
It gets super fast if you're already a hyper polyglot since there's so many weaboos in the game speaking so many different languages besides Japanese.
What a beautiful video. I went to Japan for the first time last year to Tokyo, Osaka, Nara and Kyoto. I can’t wait to go back and explore smaller cities like this. This amazing video has extended my bucket list
ohhhh this made my heart ache for some reason, i cant even put it into words, just the vibes of being in the japanese countryside and chatting with the locals and seeing all this ugh gud stuff, i hope i'll be at a point someday where i can just chat with random people like this
Oh my goodness - this looks like the perfect place to visit. I have been trying to find somewhere more rural but still with plenty to do (so you don't have to drive as I can't) and this looks utterly wonderful. great place to practise japanese and eat lots of great food whilst being surrounded by nature. thank you for sharing this place with us.
This brought up so many great memories. I still have my sarubobo that I made. I found speaking Japanese around the town very welcoming and the people were so patient. Our favourite thing was probably the ashiyu as we were there in Winter. It was a first time to see snow falling there too. Definitely on my must return to list!
This is wonderful! Thank you for showcasing Japan while some of us are stuck here, waiting to visit!
I haven't seen your channel in years and I remember the last video I watched, you were talking about struggling to use Japanese comfortably, or being shy to use it. Now look at you go! So inspiring, you're so awesome! 😁😊✌
Aw man, thanks for swinging by! Yep, it's been a crazy adventure. Hope you've had many of your own in the meantime, too!
this video was so wholesome, aesthetic, peaceful, and informative all at the same time. thank you 😍😍😍
Dang, even the rural places in japan looks so clean 😅
Your videos inspire me so much to keep pursuing learning Japanese! It also helps me learn a lot more about Japan and its culture. Hopefully, I get accepted for the MEXT undergraduate program. Thank you for your videos!
Your sound editing was excellent. You have great taste. Totally inspiring to people trying hard to get to your level. Thank you.
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Edit: I could immediately tell this was in Gifu. It was the first place where I lived in Japan and the passage of water between homes and shops is unmistakeable.
Thank you!!!
The edible plate at the sushi place is such a great idea! I hate buying street food just to realize what mistake have I done ending up having to walk with a bunch of trash for hours. Some places have a trash can or take the trash back but it's not all that common.