+MrArtist2013 No worries wherever you go in Japan. Osaka and Kyoto's crime rate is low. In Japan, you don't have to worry about it. The only crime I've heard of is tourist going to nightclub areas and get pestered by Nigerians to enter their premise, get drunk and ripped off with a very expensive bill when you're awake. On where to stay, I've been using AirBnB for Japan accommodations. Tried it 3 times over 2 years. It's the best experience.
My wife and I are heading off to Japan in 2017 and we enjoyed your blogs immensely, your facial expressions are a crack up when you discover some thing delicious, make us wish we were at the table with you. Thank you very much for your articulate and informative blogs
Daniel LaRusso why are you being so disrespectful? I just don't understand mean comments. Please don't respond with "I'm only joking" because that's not an appropriate joke.
I love when you manage to catch Ying in the shot. She doesn't look like she feels comfortable about it. But still manages to smile like a sweetheart. :) Keep up the good work Mark.
It always amazes me how much I learn from watching your videos. Those gates were beautiful, reminded me of a Japanese movie I watched. I'm not sure how much I'd like soba noodles, they looked so plain but your rice meal later looked wonderful. Thanks Ying and Mark for all that you do!!! Great vlog. Jon
Hi Mark, you mentioned that the shrine was very peaceful in the morning. Shrines and Temples in Japan are also very peaceful in the middle of the day. If you enter them, you can barely hear the sounds of the city not so far away. I once asked a Shinto priest about this and he told me that it was because of the wood used to make the Shrines and Temples and the surrounding trees. He said that the wood blocks the noise. As he explained it, "if it is quiet, the Gods can hear your prayers. What point is it if the Gods cannot hear what you are saying?"
Those green onions sliced super thin it's beautiful dish, 🍜noodle bowls, i love..i make recipes several different ways, either for lunch or dinner almost every other day.😁 God bless you, Ying and Micah.
Excellent, I was there 3 days earlier. I also took the left path, Its harder as the steps are smaller and there are more but I enjoyed It. Walking to the top one way then back down the other way Is great. I got some wonderful photos and enjoyed every moment. Peace from the UK.
I think me and my brother has watched you from China, india,Nepal, Thailand and Japan. we always always always wonder if Ying every eats.....recently see has made the better choice. you have the best camera lady and wife bro. you are a lucky man :) may you both stay together forever ❤
Hi Mark and Ying! That soba herring looks delicious..looks like the fish is smoked very flavorful and the noodles looks fresh..love it!Thats a really nice apartment..The rice with and egg..looks good..very tasty..That a lot of places to go to..the view is awesome! Thank you guys for the video..really enjoy your blog..keep it up.. Elwyn
I couldn't help but watch this again, as I absolutely LUV noodles :D I think it's about time Ying would need to introduce and comment on her dish instead of letting Mark digging into her food; what with the fact that Mark takes BIG bites out of her plate. Poor girl, no wonder she's so skinny :D Good food videos, world class already.
hey Mark, im not 100% sure but i believe at 5:10 you dont say irasshaimase back, since it would translate into something like "welcome" i would just go with good day "konnichi ha/konnichiwa"
Those soba noodles looked amazing! So glad you went back to Japan, the food there looks so good and it seems like a very interesting place. Definitely a place on my bucket list! Thanks for the video series Mark (and Ying)!
Hi Mark, Thanks again for your wonderful episode of Japan. I am going to Bali Indonesia next year but the year after i will visit Japan. Your program really helps to prepare for what can be expected. Kind regards Cornelius Webster
Hello Mark and Ying! Nice video as always. The temple is really beautiful, the red gates are cool. Your luck had, those were few people there, you have to be there early. I look forward to the next video! Keep it up you're great.
kyoto is known to have a more light palate with more subtle flavoured foods compared to the rest of japan and thats why the meals have a more plain flavour.
mark, did you know that many japanese peoples around there adore the jazz music? they are number one fan of many legend jazz artist... I hear de background muziek... very nice.. looking good everything..
the chicken and egg donburi called oyako don which means parent n child donburi. As you can see chicken and egg (egg comes from chicken lol ). It is very comfort food for us and one of the most basic donburi in japan
lovely video. they filmed at fushimi inari for the movie "memoirs of a geisha". they had the little girl in the movie run through them to the temple at top to make a wish with the money she was given. was a really beautiful scene. Ying's katsu curry looked so good. thanks for the great video! been really nice to wake up in the morning here to find a brand new video from you in my youtube subs box. wishing you both a wonderful day!
Very nice video. I was sipping where did you eat. :-D I want to go to Kyoto this year and want to see the Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine. So I came to your video.
Do you ever blink mark ? I have noticed that you never ever blink when you are talking to the camera. You only do when you are tasting the food. Have anyone notice this ?
good morning Mark I have been to Fushimi Inari Shrine. it is a nice place but it gets mega busy. Yummy Soba Noodles are great. plane but good. Cold soba is mainly a summer food. I do have to agree with you. You get better protein if you buy store foods. Nice place be glad it was not a Japanese toilet. LOL love the chicken domburi. Your never go wrong with curry rice dishes. don't forget the pickles.
+Midala40/ D and A's Food Review Is this not a Japanese toilet,for we have been inundated by these very sophisticated toilets in our up market hotels,which we have to clean,with gloves on of course?
+Mark Wiens we love your videos. We are planning to go to Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo in The summer. Do you still have the address of the room you booked on this video? It looks very clean and we want to book it.
I somehow managed to forget to go to Fushimi Inari when I visited Kyoto and I'm still kicking myself over it. Awesome looking place. Really came to love soba on my last trip as there was a small shop around the corner from my hotel with a tremendous selection of hot soba dishes. I did visit Nishiki Market and was amazed at the variety of foods available. That comfort food place's menu looked so good. Love stuff like that. Oyakodon is great but I still prefer katsudon. The katsu curry looked damn good as its usually my fave order at curry houses like Coco's. Kinda surprised Ying hasn't hit you yet for snitching her food. LOL
Mark never leave Ying, she's by far the most patient person I've ever seen!
+wavememama Thank you, I won't.
The shrine is absolutely magnificent.The noodles and fish looked out of this world.
Great video mark! You're truly a food lover and a humble travel food blogger. You will never lose me as your supporter! Keep up the awesome videos!
+Fate Audax Thank you very much, really appreciate your support!
+Mark Wiens I found it cute that there was a white cat at the Shrine!
+MrArtist2013 No worries wherever you go in Japan. Osaka and Kyoto's crime rate is low. In Japan, you don't have to worry about it. The only crime I've heard of is tourist going to nightclub areas and get pestered by Nigerians to enter their premise, get drunk and ripped off with a very expensive bill when you're awake.
On where to stay, I've been using AirBnB for Japan accommodations. Tried it 3 times over 2 years. It's the best experience.
Fate Audax tb
My wife and I are heading off to Japan in 2017 and we enjoyed your blogs immensely, your facial expressions are a crack up when you discover some thing delicious, make us wish we were at the table with you. Thank you very much for your articulate and informative blogs
Ying is so beautiful. Your children will be beautifully break taking. Love your Osaka & Kyoto series. Great Job
Daniel LaRusso why are you being so disrespectful? I just don't understand mean comments. Please don't respond with "I'm only joking" because that's not an appropriate joke.
I love when you manage to catch Ying in the shot. She doesn't look like she feels comfortable about it. But still manages to smile like a sweetheart. :) Keep up the good work Mark.
It always amazes me how much I learn from watching your videos. Those gates were beautiful, reminded me of a Japanese movie I watched. I'm not sure how much I'd like soba noodles, they looked so plain but your rice meal later looked wonderful.
Thanks Ying and Mark for all that you do!!! Great vlog.
Jon
+Lek Buzzy Thank you very much Jon
I love how you smile throughout the whole video! It makes me happy just by seeing you haha
Japanese Temple, trains, and lots of local food, perfect travel experience!
Mark you are awesome. You have such an openness and cultural acceptance that is absolutely wonderful to see. Thank you for these videos!
Ying is such a cutie!
+Morgan Davis Thanks Morgan!
Omg... I'm so touched by the beauty of Fushimi Inari. Please stay longer in Japan and tour many cities.
+Vreede Anna Thank you!
This guys smile is ADICTIVE!!!
Hi Mark, you mentioned that the shrine was very peaceful in the morning. Shrines and Temples in Japan are also very peaceful in the middle of the day. If you enter them, you can barely hear the sounds of the city not so far away. I once asked a Shinto priest about this and he told me that it was because of the wood used to make the Shrines and Temples and the surrounding trees. He said that the wood blocks the noise. As he explained it, "if it is quiet, the Gods can hear your prayers. What point is it if the Gods cannot hear what you are saying?"
I love that you can take me to the places that I can't afford to go, or don't have the confidence to go. :)
Beautiful shrine. Very serene in the early morning. Thanks for sharing as always, Mark. Love your daily uploads.
+allmyjm Thank you for watching!
I lived in Kyoto for 3 years, in Japan for 14. Your Japan videos were nostalgic! Love your videos!!
Who ever is editing your vlogs is doing a great job. The music fits the scenery so perfectly.
+MsLansones Thank you!
Those green onions sliced super thin it's beautiful dish, 🍜noodle bowls, i love..i make recipes several different ways, either for lunch or dinner almost every other day.😁 God bless you, Ying and Micah.
When telling us about Yings sister coming to stay for 4 days, look at how many fingers you held up. And as usual the video is lovely.
Mark thanks so much for taking the comments seriously and showing us yings food too! I look forward to your next video 👍
+Toki Yeah but now he is taking great big mouthfuls of her food i hope she is getting her own back and consuming equivalent amount of his dishes!!
Excellent, I was there 3 days earlier. I also took the left path, Its harder as the steps are smaller and there are more but I enjoyed It. Walking to the top one way then back down the other way Is great. I got some wonderful photos and enjoyed every moment. Peace from the UK.
Another great video. Made me so hungry watching it.
I think me and my brother has watched you from China, india,Nepal, Thailand and Japan. we always always always wonder if Ying every eats.....recently see has made the better choice. you have the best camera lady and wife bro. you are a lucky man :) may you both stay together forever ❤
With those kind of daily vidz, you really deserve more than a million subscribers mark! Keep up the good work!
brilliant video as always mark!
+Kentrt Thank you!
Eggs seem to be eaten less cooked in different Asian cooking. Looks so delicious. Home style cooking is always the best.
+JANICE BALL Thank you Janice, yup, and they are cooked in so many different ways as well.
love how you slurp those noodles down as a sign of respect
+Rebecca B Thanks Rebecca, I still need some practice.
I hope you liked Japan man. My wife is Thai too and I live in Japan for about 16 years. love your videos man. thanks
Hi Mark and Ying! That soba herring looks delicious..looks like the fish is smoked very flavorful and the noodles looks fresh..love it!Thats a really nice apartment..The rice with and egg..looks good..very tasty..That a lot of places to go to..the view is awesome! Thank you guys for the video..really enjoy your blog..keep it up..
Elwyn
Always appreciate always u too being togetherness..
Loved this vlog. It was packed with so much to see and of course eat!
As usual I loved the video Mark. I've got my sister watching them now too.
I couldn't help but watch this again, as I absolutely LUV noodles :D I think it's about time Ying would need to introduce and comment on her dish instead of letting Mark digging into her food; what with the fact that Mark takes BIG bites out of her plate. Poor girl, no wonder she's so skinny :D Good food videos, world class already.
Everything is so neat and tidy in Japan.
Picturesque. So pretty, your video just take me back to Fushimi Inari ☺️☺️☺️
1:11 - I think that was where a scene from 'Memoirs of a Geisha' was filmed. Yet another great video. Thanks for sharing!
+kitchensoda Thanks!
This video gives me a lot of traveling ideas as well !
+Golden Wanderlust Thank you!
truly beautiful mark xxx what a stunning day you had xxx
2nd time watching this one, not fair, was not able to leave another thumbs up! Love love watching from BC Canada
hey Mark, im not 100% sure but i believe at 5:10 you dont say irasshaimase back, since it would translate into something like "welcome" i would just go with good day "konnichi ha/konnichiwa"
Those soba noodles looked amazing! So glad you went back to Japan, the food there looks so good and it seems like a very interesting place. Definitely a place on my bucket list! Thanks for the video series Mark (and Ying)!
+Nathan Falk Thank you Nathan
Thanks for uploading these videos man!
Really appreciate it, hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan :-)
+TheEmbittered ThunderGod Thank you for watching!
The long walk of shrines looked amazing. The noodles and fish looked really good too =)
there's an anime about that shrine! fushimi inari is one of the characters! the anime is called inari konkon koi iruha!
Shafiqul Xhaka thank you for letting me know, I'll check it out when I have time =)
its very inspiring when you say your observations Mark...keep it up....
always love waking up to your awesome food/exploring videos! tell ying I love when she smiles at the camera! she's too cute! :)
+Abbie Yang Thank you Abbie, will tell her.
you also said "irasshaimase" when the staffs said it to you but it means "welcome to our restaurant" haha
LOL
Those walkways were awesome.
Hi Mark - really enjoying the new music style :))) great selections! you have a good ear!
Uhgg...Mouth watering as always love the video good job mark well done ... Whoo.. Always makes me hungry
Another Awesome Vlog Mark!!!!
hi mark and ying! I love the music you used in today's video
Great video. Love the food and sights. Another thumbs up video!!!!
+Sue Kehr Thank you Sue
Ying is so beautiful ::
Wow 4 more nights! More videos yes!
GREAT VIDEOS MARK, LOVE YOU MAN, KEEP MAKING VIDEOS ......
OMG....that pork cutlet dip into that curry sauce....oh my
Mark and Ying, Kyoto is a very beautiful city. Yes to slurping :) The hotel room is beautiful for $100/night. Great food.
+Tess Cooks 4u Thank you Tess
Hi Mark,
Thanks again for your wonderful episode of Japan. I am going to Bali Indonesia next year but the year after i will visit Japan. Your program really helps to prepare for what can be expected.
Kind regards
Cornelius Webster
Great video mark !!!!!!!!!!!
Keep on making great videos man !!!!!!!!!!!!
hope to see more Ying at ur video
Thank you Mark.
7:02 usually we don't fully dip in a sauce because the soup is so thick that can spoil soba flavor.
Hello Mark and Ying!
Nice video as always.
The temple is really beautiful, the red gates are cool.
Your luck had, those were few people there, you have to be there early.
I look forward to the next video!
Keep it up you're great.
+joschi starke Thank you Joschi
i am so happy to see your videos, I wish I could eat with you.... I know I will want to go visit this country
kyoto is known to have a more light palate with more subtle flavoured foods compared to the rest of japan and thats why the meals have a more plain flavour.
hi,Mark, l gonna follow your video as my guide when l visit to Kyoto and Osaka next month. thanks
Amazingly n awsomeness feeling greeted by your admirer n warmly welcoming u too..have a great day ahead !!
Love your Japan Videos! I'm really hungry right now!! 😭😭😭
got my breakfast ready and now to enjoy your vlog 😀😎
+xxxroe Enjoy!
Ah yes, Memoirs Of A Geisha.
Good 🌄 Morning.
mark, did you know that many japanese peoples around there adore the jazz music? they are number one fan of many legend jazz artist... I hear de background muziek... very nice.. looking good everything..
+Jasmijn Tea Hey Jasmijn, thank you for sharing, I didn't know that, but cool to hear!
the chicken and egg donburi called oyako don which means parent n child donburi. As you can see chicken and egg (egg comes from chicken lol ). It is very comfort food for us and one of the most basic donburi in japan
That was an awesome video just like all the rest thanx:)
+Phillips Te Paea Thank you!
lovely video. they filmed at fushimi inari for the movie "memoirs of a geisha". they had the little girl in the movie run through them to the temple at top to make a wish with the money she was given. was a really beautiful scene. Ying's katsu curry looked so good. thanks for the great video! been really nice to wake up in the morning here to find a brand new video from you in my youtube subs box. wishing you both a wonderful day!
+ladyamerias Thank you for sharing, that would be a beautiful setting.
That tempura chili is called "shishito". Very mild and tasty.
Mark, you sir are a glutton!
Thanks for the great effort you put into your videos. They're educational, fun and well-done. I definitely plan a return visit to Japan someday.
+Major Allen Espy Thank you for watching!
Hope Ying got part of your dinner set, 555 555. Another nice video
Mike
Somehow I get the feeling that Ying is better at ordering...................
Ya
Excellent commentary on foods.
I love all your videos.
Another awesome video indeed. Keep it up!
+Ahmad al-Hady Abdul Razak (alhady89) Thank you Ahmad
Another fantastic vlog!
Gorgeous scenery and i have to say i love that katsu curry..you got me salivating here :)
+Outdoor Adventures Thanks!
man i like to watch ur videos,!! keep it up mark!
Good.. I like the way you enjoyed food
Only good coming from Mark and Ying.......
yim
OMG I love japanese Curry dishes, can't wait to go there again :)
Very nice video. I was sipping where did you eat. :-D
I want to go to Kyoto this year and want to see the Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine. So I came to your video.
hi mark...loved all your videos...hopefully one day i could travel just like you...😊
+flantezz Thank you!
Do you ever blink mark ? I have noticed that you never ever blink when you are talking to the camera. You only do when you are tasting the food. Have anyone notice this ?
You have a great personality; had to subscribe...great videos!
good morning Mark I have been to Fushimi Inari Shrine. it is a nice place but it gets mega busy. Yummy Soba Noodles are great. plane but good. Cold soba is mainly a summer food. I do have to agree with you. You get better protein if you buy store foods. Nice place be glad it was not a Japanese toilet. LOL love the chicken domburi. Your never go wrong with curry rice dishes. don't forget the pickles.
+Midala40/ D and A's Food Review Is this not a Japanese toilet,for we have been inundated by these very sophisticated toilets in our up market hotels,which we have to clean,with gloves on of course?
Maria das Santos I mean the toilet that you have to squat not the modern style toilet .
+Midala40/ D and A's Food Review Good morning, yah, I'm so happy we decided to go early and beat the crowds, really is worth it. Thank you!
+Mark Wiens we love your videos. We are planning to go to Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo in The summer. Do you still have the address of the room you booked on this video? It looks very clean and we want to book it.
Absolutely enjoyed it...🍜👍...!!!
+Sushmita Bag Thank you!
I somehow managed to forget to go to Fushimi Inari when I visited Kyoto and I'm still kicking myself over it. Awesome looking place. Really came to love soba on my last trip as there was a small shop around the corner from my hotel with a tremendous selection of hot soba dishes. I did visit Nishiki Market and was amazed at the variety of foods available. That comfort food place's menu looked so good. Love stuff like that. Oyakodon is great but I still prefer katsudon. The katsu curry looked damn good as its usually my fave order at curry houses like Coco's. Kinda surprised Ying hasn't hit you yet for snitching her food. LOL
Haha omg when you were eating fish starting at 9:16 and people are looking at the camera 😳😂
YOU ARE THE BEST MAN!!!!
the dombori looked so good
Thank you for making my miserable day a little bit better.
+vefge Sorry to hear about that, but keep going, and glad this video helped.
I was there at night & day, so awesome!! :)