What you NEED to KNOW when you First Arrive in Japan

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  • This Japan guide reviews what to do in Tokyo when you first arrive at Narita Airport or Haneda Haneda Airport. First time travelers are confused what to do in Tokyo, where to go, how to get from Narita Airport to Tokyo, how to get from Haneda Airport to Tokyo as well as what to eat in Japan. I cover all these questions and much more. These are Japan Travel Guide tips I wish someone told me when I first arrived in Japan or even wish I knew before I came to Japan. This video is perfect for first time travelers who don't know the difference between Narita Airport or Haneda Airport. Also, I share with you how to Get a SIM a card and what useful apps you can download before arriving at the Tokyo Airport in Japan. I even provide some tips on Showers and Tokyo Capsule Hotels at both Tokyo airports.
    __ Must Know things when First Arriving in Tokyo Japan __
    0:00 - Intro
    0:51 - 1 Difference Between Narita & Haneda Airport
    Travelers flying into Tokyo for the first time, have an option to fly into Narita or Haneda Airport.
    Narita is the larger of the 2 airports and is generally known to have more international flights while Haneda has more domestic flights. Both have lots of dining and shopping areas, but since Haneda is newly ren, I have to give Haneda the overall edge when it comes to attractions.
    The biggest differentiator between both airports is the distance to Tokyo. Narita is about 1 hr away by express train, while Haneda is about 15-30 min train ride away. So it’s a little cheaper transportation-wise from Haneda.
    1:23 - 2 Get Internet Connectivity with SIM Card
    Get your Japan SIM Card here:
    - www.mobal.com/japan
    2:24 - 3 Download Useful Apps
    Transit and Map App: Google Maps
    Translation App: Google Translate
    What to do and eat in Tokyo (My Website)
    - www.tokyozebra.com/maps
    Restaurant Search and Reviews Website
    - tabelog.com/en/tokyo/
    Messenger App: LINE
    - line.me/en/download
    4:13 - 4 Showers and Capsule Hotels
    Narita Airport Capsule Hotel: Nine Hours
    - ninehours.co.jp/en/narita/
    Narita Airport Shower Rooms:
    www.narita-airport.jp/en/serv...
    Haneda Airport Capsule Hotel: First Cabin
    - first-cabin.jp/en/cabin/
    Haneda Airport Shower Rooms
    - www.haneda-airport.jp/inter/mo...
    My Luxury Capsule Hotel Video
    - • First Class Capsule Ho...
    4:58 - 5. Airport Transportation to Tokyo
    My Narita Airport to Tokyo Video
    - • Narita Airport to Toky...
    5:54 - 6. Get IC Train Card
    Suica Card (JR) or Pasmo Card (Tokyo Metro). Both of them can be used on either system so it really doesn't matter which card you buy.
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  • @gmailaccount3423
    @gmailaccount3423 4 ปีที่แล้ว +803

    The Japanese tourism board should be paying you for this top quality content!

    • @1amBrute
      @1amBrute 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Facts

    • @izybye6232
      @izybye6232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Facts

    • @Vara91391
      @Vara91391 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mobal Simcards is already doing that

  • @kdd9534
    @kdd9534 5 ปีที่แล้ว +567

    I agree! Google maps worked perfectly fine to help us navigate in Japan.

    • @minnie8370
      @minnie8370 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Google maps didnt work for me in japan. So i needed to ask it to locals!

    • @lalilulelo
      @lalilulelo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I agree! I have been to Japan twice and Google Maps guided me wherever I go!

    • @alexanderkuo1578
      @alexanderkuo1578 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I’ve lived off of Google maps the last 4 times I’ve been to Japan. One recommendation is to screenshot the directions if using public transit. Same with any other city’s transit, if you refresh the directions en route, you may lose your original choice. Second, there are often so many options in Tokyo (ie JR, Toei, etc) that a route you found may not exist minutes later because of Google’s algorithm to try to find the fastest routing, regardless of which transit line it’s on. So screenshot if you don’t want to lose a search result.

    • @kdd9534
      @kdd9534 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alexander Kuo that’s a great tip! Thanks for this!

    • @TheCeleron450
      @TheCeleron450 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Google Maps is OK, but has serious drawbacks in trying to get you around buildings as you are being directed to walk through solid walls without being told that you should be up or down several flights of stairs.

  • @zareh805
    @zareh805 5 ปีที่แล้ว +483

    Wow! Literally just touched down in Tokyo for the first time ever a few hours ago and you release this. Railway systems were for sure overwhelming but it didn’t take too long to get the hang of it. Staff is very helpful as well as all the signs. Perfect timing. I was so overwhelmed by the pace. Where to stand. How it’s impolite to be loud in public places. Still learning every minute. We just had our first bowl of authentic Japanese a ramen. Definitely emotional experience.

    • @ando1135
      @ando1135 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Zareh Kantzabedian have fun and make the most of your trip. Loved my trip so much this past October I went again towards the end of January and just got back last week. You’ll be an expert of the trains in no time. Bonus points for not using google maps to get around...second time around, unless I was in a new city, I just kinda memorized what trains took me where

    • @redxwillz2895
      @redxwillz2895 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I went in october as well! If anyone wants night life recommendations and sees this comment, reply to it and ill try to help

    • @MagusKali
      @MagusKali 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@redxwillz2895 I'm actually heading out to Tokyo this October, any recommendations would be appreciated. Also, what's the weather like around that time of year?

    • @catmcross1
      @catmcross1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! After a long flight from the Southeast US, with layovers, customs, and then just getting from Narita to the town I now live in, I was so ready that first night for a big bowl of comfort. It was indeed and emotional experience!

    • @UnstoppableEmpire
      @UnstoppableEmpire 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh my your name

  • @eric1172
    @eric1172 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I've been to Japan 5 times already and I still watched this entire video because it reminded me of my first time in the country! I'll never forget the experience of taking the train from narita to Tokyo and see all the kanjis on the buildings; that was the moment I realized I was truly in Asia!!

    • @ArchangelAurora
      @ArchangelAurora 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi! Is the information in the video (train pass card etc.) still correct? Since it has been 4 years. Thanks!

    • @eric1172
      @eric1172 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@ArchangelAurora Hi! I actually just came back from Japan a week ago. Everything is still up-to-date and his tips are great. I would add/expand on the following tho:
      1) If you can arrive at Haneda do so because it is cheaper to get to Tokyo (specifically Shinjuku/Shibuya which is probably where you'd stay as a young tourist)
      2) SIM cards are great. However, if you have a phone that's "locked" by your cellular provider then you only have two real options: use their international plan which depending on the company (cough cough AT&T) can be very expensive or rent a mobile wifi. Mobile WiFi is great if you're traveling with several friends/family as you can share the data (although the battery of the mobile wifi might drain much faster)
      3) He didn't mention this but the JR Pass is dead. The company increased the prices by almost 70%, which renders the pass almost useless unless you're planning on having a lot of day trips that require the Shinkansen (bullet train). Just remember if you get the pass, that the JRPass doesn't cover the metro or city buses!
      4) I have an iPhone and I use BOTH google maps and apple maps, they kinda complement each other, but you'd probably be fine with only google maps.
      5) I haven't stayed in a capsule hotel since the second time I traveled to Japan because I now travel with my GF. Generally speaking, if you are traveling with someone else I would recommend booking an AirBnB in an area near Shinjuku/Shibuya (when staying in Tokyo, of course). Most (90%) of the AirBnBs that we've booked are incredible, even when they are not hosted by a "Super Host". That's just Japan's work ethic at its best, everything is clean.
      6) Don't get a taxi from the airport to your hotel/Airbnb!! Just don't. What I'd recommend if it is your first time traveling to Japan is, get in a train (like the Narita express or local rapid trains) to the station closest to where you're staying at and from there you can take a taxi just because if you have the address in Japanese it can be easier for the driver to actually find your hotel/airbnb (specially true for Airbnb)
      7) Japan had a shortage of materials to make the IC cards, so they are not giving the "old IC cards" anymore; rather you, the tourist, can get a "temporary IC card" which expires in some amount of time (I can't remember how long, but it wasn't more than a month or so) the airports have signs as to where you can get them. BUT I recommend, if you have Apple Pay, to just add a mobile Suica card to your apple wallet and just add money to that digital card. It works great and it is identical to having the physical card (you don't need a deposit either). Either option is recommended.
      I hope that information helps!

  • @what8092
    @what8092 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Just a warning about Mobal: with them you pay for a full month every month regardless of when you leave Japan, so for example if you leave on the 10th of a month you will still be billed for the amount until the 30th of the month. So effectively they scam you out of some money during the month you leave.

  • @xiaorishu
    @xiaorishu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    What a coincidence! I've just received my mobal sim card this morning lol.

    • @Ja.floppa
      @Ja.floppa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Where’s mine

  • @DetectivePikachu7777
    @DetectivePikachu7777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Why am i watching this when im going to japan in 4 years?
    Probably cuz this is interesting~

    • @Hecu
      @Hecu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Why im watching these when im propably never gonna go there?

    • @user-uy5lu6rt5q
      @user-uy5lu6rt5q 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      lmao I'm going in 2 years

    • @virtualtourbyadhilibrahim6226
      @virtualtourbyadhilibrahim6226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Hecu 😂

    • @invalidopinion8890
      @invalidopinion8890 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hecu you sir are one of the oldest accounts in TH-cam that I have seen (sos for stalking you lol) 2006 ayy

    • @animationnkdh3774
      @animationnkdh3774 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was meant to be going to Tokyo last week but because of covid my flight was cancelled

  • @salvador6182
    @salvador6182 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    "Brought to you by mobal"
    *thinking about Japanese salaryman*

  • @kimberlykyang2358
    @kimberlykyang2358 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I’m traveling in a couple months and I’ve been watching your videos ever since!! Thank you for all your help !!! I appreciate you so much!

  • @13DarkMaiden
    @13DarkMaiden 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    OMG thank you so much for the sim card suggestion! I'm living in Bangkok right now and being able to receive it ahead of time is so nice!

  • @excalipoor
    @excalipoor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +236

    Just came back from Tokyo. Went to a lot of places that you recommended.
    Thanks.

    • @TheAnthonyZavaleta
      @TheAnthonyZavaleta 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What places would you recommend and which ones not so much?

    • @kahfibonboy
      @kahfibonboy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheAnthonyZavaleta kabukichou

    • @ozzydem
      @ozzydem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How many days did you need and did you go out of tokyo to other places?

    • @excalipoor
      @excalipoor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ozzydem My trip was limited to just Tokyo because my mom and other older folks was with us. Plus it was my partner's first trip to Japan. So about 5 days in Tokyo. Didn't want them to walk all over the city in the middle of winter. If it's just myself and my partner, we would have spent a week with two/three days in Osaka. She's more interested in Japanese food than the Japanese scenes. So Tokyo was a bit too modern for her. Osaka/Kyoto/Kobe would have been more of a fit for her. As for me, I would love to stay in Tokyo for a week. Just enjoying the metro life in Tokyo.

    • @ozzydem
      @ozzydem 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@excalipoor thanks for the response mate, after all this corona mess, i am gonna visit Tokyo for a week. Much love.

  • @erikbojay9925
    @erikbojay9925 5 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Paolo Your a Beast Thank you so much! This info is really important for us first-comers.

    • @josakura
      @josakura 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're

  • @wryandwatchful
    @wryandwatchful 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Paolo, I just had an awesome week in Tokyo thanks to you. Very helpful content that maximized my time. Appreciate it!

  • @judylynn4562
    @judylynn4562 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We're going to Japan in April and these videos are so helpful. Thank you, keep in coming :)

  • @bluebadsquishy
    @bluebadsquishy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was something my husband and I were discussing this week while making our plans! This helps so much! Thanks!

  • @kuurocks
    @kuurocks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the advice, my family is planning a trip to Japan soon and this is really going to help make things go alot smoother.

  • @lisavoon3930
    @lisavoon3930 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Appreciate your videos! They are really helping me out!

  • @charlesv3962
    @charlesv3962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m so happy 😀 that I found your channel! I do plan on going to Japan soon, and every bit of information is much appreciated!

  • @Bibby31
    @Bibby31 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm binge watching your vlogs since I'm about to go to Japan next week!
    I'm both excited and anxious haha .. You're helping me so much! Thanks!

  • @jossanmarin56
    @jossanmarin56 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your videos. Great content and they’re always helpful. I can’t wait. I’m visiting Japan in July 2020 🙌🏾

  • @davidwilliams4239
    @davidwilliams4239 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As someone who lived in Japan a few years, Paolo is right on the money with his info. Now one thing about the sim cards, make sure your phone can take sim cards outside of your country. Here in the US, some providers lock their phones only to the US but most of them can unlock it for you if you call them before you leave. Sometimes it takes 24-72 hours to get the unlock information, sometimes you have to go to one of their corporate stores to do it. So check with your provider. Also check if your phone can operate on international frequencies, most 3G and 4G ones can.

  • @Username-ij6zx
    @Username-ij6zx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    man you deserve a million subscriber for you excellent content .

  • @oscarheng9831
    @oscarheng9831 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really loved your videos, especially useful for my upcoming trip! Thanks!

  • @JenN-fp8id
    @JenN-fp8id 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Paolo, thank you for summarizing your content in the description and linking to the time stamps!

  • @Mahalati
    @Mahalati 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much. It was very informative!

  • @Wellwhatevernevermind
    @Wellwhatevernevermind 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Will order a Sim card from my home country before landing, thanks for the tip. Actually thanks for all the great content!

  • @schuylertrinidad2332
    @schuylertrinidad2332 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guide was incredibly helpful, thanks dude! 🤙🤙🤙

  • @claudy5803
    @claudy5803 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'll be visiting Japan next month and your videos are by far the most fun and helpful I've seen. Thanks!

  • @lemccoy1
    @lemccoy1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This was so excellent!! You actually addressed something that I had really wished for and that was the showering availability. It would be a long international flight for me and a shower upon landing would be ever so wonderful. I'm keeping all the information you talked about for my dream trip. Thank you soooooo much!

  • @AmiyaD1611
    @AmiyaD1611 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I literally just watched this after landing and being in Tokyo for one day. Thank you for the Information. I'm deffinetly getting the SIM Card (:

  • @widodowaw3517
    @widodowaw3517 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks bro, I planning to go to Japan this weekend, your video very useful.

  • @en47
    @en47 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You posted this video JUST at the right time. I'm flying out to Tokyo next Friday to explore Japan and most importantly, run Tokyo Marathon!!!!

  • @RogueDarkChaos
    @RogueDarkChaos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks Paolo! I swear dude your videos are so informative! Super appreciate them! Would you consider on making a video on the best budget restaurants for Tokyo 🤔🤔 or top coffee shops 🤔

  • @tin94122
    @tin94122 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I find your videos to be very enjoyable. This video is especially helpful for my upcoming trip. Thanks Paolo!

  • @TheMantis25
    @TheMantis25 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! Your tips are very helpful. I am leaving for Tokyo tomorrow. Very excited!

  • @Antone187
    @Antone187 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Going to Japan in a month from now and I just now discovered your channel. I'll be sure to binge watch and prepare myself for this epic vacation. Thank you

  • @zainababdulrazzaq3544
    @zainababdulrazzaq3544 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!!!This was seriously so helpful!😆💞

  • @swissfoodie3542
    @swissfoodie3542 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Paolo, I just recently discovered your chanel (your top 10 things to do
    in Shinjuku caught my eye), and I really like it. Since, I have been
    watching many and many of your videos, and my list on my second trip to
    Japan (I am flying in about 10 days) is getting longer and longer
    "thanks" to you :-). There is so much food that looks great that you
    recommend, thanks a lot for your great work ! And many congratulations
    to you and Maiko for your marriage !

  • @ketakitripathi3745
    @ketakitripathi3745 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative and really helpful. Thank you.

  • @hailyonthelabel3752
    @hailyonthelabel3752 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Literally heading to Tokyo in a week, this information is super useful, thank you so much, absolutely love your videos 🤗

  • @katmumn
    @katmumn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you Paolo. We’ll be arriving in 2 weeks so this was helpful.

  • @RamenAnytime
    @RamenAnytime 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Those merch are really convincing!
    Love the Kyo-"Toe" on too

  • @Alina-mb7sf
    @Alina-mb7sf 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Paulo for the informative video. I've been watching your other videos as well. Looking forward to my Japan trip next month.

  • @franco3584
    @franco3584 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another Awesome Video Paolo, I'm using your Video's to plan my trip to Japan. Thanks

  • @danzena4059
    @danzena4059 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I love going into Narita a little more than Haneda. Simply because I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE taking the NEX and/or Skyliner. The train ride on either train is so damn relaxing for me. After a usually long, grueling, uncomfortable, flight, it feels good to have some leg room and the white noise on either train just feels so amazing. I also love all the lush greenery that you see before you get into Tokyo, it is so wonderful. Haneda is quite awesome too however but I just prefer Narita personally. Though Haneda is much closer, like you mentioned.

  • @ChloeCanary
    @ChloeCanary 5 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    Traveling in 2020! Thanks for the tips :)

  • @ernestmitchell4152
    @ernestmitchell4152 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your video is terrific; quick and full of great information. I visited in 2005 when only Narita was available for overseas visitors. Your vid makes me want to visit again and not guess as much on menus and the subway!

  • @elisal7216
    @elisal7216 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Again, your video is so instructional. Very helpful for my visit. Thanks!!!

  • @lomayagi
    @lomayagi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video and info. I will add that the JR Rail Pass does actually work on any local metro train in Tokyo as long as it's run by JR. You just have to flash your JR pass to the attendant office at the gate when you walk in/out (as opposed to tapping in and out with your Suica/Passmo card).
    It even works on the Narita Express (NEX) train and covers your tickets going to and from Narita to Tokyo.
    If you're going to Hokkaido, it also works in getting passage on the JR trains to Hakodate from Aomori.
    Lots of benefits with the JR pass for visitors!

  • @meat_loves_wasabi
    @meat_loves_wasabi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    1st thing u need to know when u first arrive in japan is u need to fill up the immigration card & declaration form ....to save time ask from ur air Stewardess for the forms
    For travelling I use CityMaps2Go cos u no need to use 4g data to download the map & track ur location.... u preload download the map of any city into ur phone and they use telephone signal to triangulate ur location without using 4g data

  • @MrSwissSteve
    @MrSwissSteve 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thx for sharing. As always very interesting and useful 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @IrashiAkane
    @IrashiAkane 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this super useful! Thanks for the video.

  • @den0422
    @den0422 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another awesome video! Can't wait to go to Japan! Can you do a video about Yodabashi Camera;)

  • @astroboy3507
    @astroboy3507 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I never knew about tabelog!!! See i did learn something today Paolo!!! 😎👍

  • @scottlytle2169
    @scottlytle2169 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Pablo. Great videos. Will be in Tokyo in 3 weeks for the first time, and have found your videos very helpful. Keep up the great work

  • @josakura
    @josakura 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just ordered my Mobal sim card. Thank you so much Paolo for sharing about it! ♥️

  • @JJ.ANDERSEN.201
    @JJ.ANDERSEN.201 4 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    may have been mentioned in another video. But, PLEASE DO NOT OPEN or CLOSE the door of the taxi. Let the driver open or close it for you.
    kthnxbye

    • @CubbyTech
      @CubbyTech 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yeah, that's not weird AT ALL !!

    • @fredwest2911
      @fredwest2911 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CubbyTech they are auto

    • @wasabisazzdafirst
      @wasabisazzdafirst 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      omygod i did the exact opposite thing. i am so embarrassed

    • @cryyuni
      @cryyuni 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lmao in my country we even close the door with our foot 😂😂

  • @lalilulelo
    @lalilulelo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Google maps is my best friend when I'm in Japan.

  • @JustHelly1994
    @JustHelly1994 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been watching your vlogs and I can’t wait to visit Japan. This is very helpful. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

  • @sallysung9100
    @sallysung9100 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very helpful for my upcoming trip. Thanks!!

  • @ireneisola9463
    @ireneisola9463 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I am coming to Tokyo in 43 days, can't wait 😍🌸

  • @morlock2086
    @morlock2086 5 ปีที่แล้ว +187

    I'm 1500 bucks away from my goal! I should be there summer 2019! Thanks for another great (and timely) video.

    • @morlock2086
      @morlock2086 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      So close I can almost taste it! Thnx. @@lifeintokyo3048

    • @virtuouswoman9714
      @virtuouswoman9714 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Morlock Stay focused YOU will get there!!!👍😊

    • @gmanEVO
      @gmanEVO 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Morlock: I was in Tokyo last summer... Hope you like hot and humid weather :) I'm going back to Tokyo in early April this year. Can't handle that kind of heat again... Ejoy Tokyo! it's a whole different world :)

    • @AnimalJammer101
      @AnimalJammer101 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      gmanEVO I’m going in April too :) best time to go

    • @morlock2086
      @morlock2086 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Work will not allow me any other time to go. Heat doesn't bug me I live in a desert. @@gmanEVO

  • @joefamulari2595
    @joefamulari2595 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was so informative ! Thank you Paolo. The translate app is the best!
    PS - love that shirt. So cool.

  • @cheronroggen9638
    @cheronroggen9638 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome. This video has so many good tips! Thanks for sharing.

  • @AmzWandering
    @AmzWandering 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Im backkkkk! Been binge watching again your videos! Im going to japan for the 3rd time this march-april so excited to see my friends there! Including Meg from youtube channel @PlanetNihon 💕💕💕

    • @lalilulelo
      @lalilulelo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm going to Japan on the 2nd week of March. Also my 3rd trip in Japan!

    • @AmzWandering
      @AmzWandering 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lalilulelo sounds great! I didn’t get to go last year hehe and i started following this channel early last yr i think pao had 30k followers back then :p ill be in tokyo end of march

    • @AmzWandering
      @AmzWandering 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yuko Iwase I’m so excited! 💕

  • @dianasensei
    @dianasensei 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thanks!!! I’m going to japan in April :)

    • @PaolofromTOKYO
      @PaolofromTOKYO  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Have an awesome trip!

    • @NikkiFilJapinAmerica
      @NikkiFilJapinAmerica 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mil Acasos yay exciting! check out my channel when you have the time, i do japan vlogs here and there😅

    • @gomoras
      @gomoras 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mil Acasos me too ! :)

    • @lclooney07
      @lclooney07 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me three!! 😁

    • @dianasensei
      @dianasensei 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow!!! So many people are going :P let’s meet up in Tokyo!!!

  • @monapolpetta5280
    @monapolpetta5280 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your videos. I am going Japan in September and they have been super helpful.

  • @lora6923
    @lora6923 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very very helpful Paolo. Thank you! I'll be there at the end of April 😀 so excited! Can't wait!

  • @edonabajrami9218
    @edonabajrami9218 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Who else noticed his hoodie?? 😂😂😂 Very creative

  • @booie5870
    @booie5870 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    ight we gonna ignore how he was walking like CJ at the start

    • @vitiosus701
      @vitiosus701 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      From San Andreas?

    • @booie5870
      @booie5870 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vitiosus701 ye

    • @akaninyeneikpe8125
      @akaninyeneikpe8125 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣🤣🤣 yeah and the 50¢ in da club Japanese version

    • @rubberducky2112
      @rubberducky2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Foreigner: *arrives*
      Paolo: Ah shit, here we go again

  • @435362helena
    @435362helena 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m so glad I found your channel! Thank you so much for your hard work! 🙏

  • @AC-SlaUkr
    @AC-SlaUkr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent. Love all the tips. Very impressed.

  • @rossaamalia2160
    @rossaamalia2160 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can you make video for kansai airport? And information about transportation to osaka/kyoto too?

    • @SephiMasamune
      @SephiMasamune 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Rossa Amalia he lives in Tokyo so i don't expect him to cover other areas, but it's pretty much the same thing. Express bus from Kansai to Osaka (didn't see any train rails there which makes sense because it's an artificial island), which will take about 30-45 minutes depending where in the city you have to be.
      From Osaka to Kyoto, just hop on the trains at Mamba or Shin-Osaka and you will be at Kyoto central station in 30 minutes.
      Japan's public transport is so well oiled it really deserves the reputation it has, no need to worry.

    • @nabilaharoun5919
      @nabilaharoun5919 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you're going from Kyoto/Osaka to Kansai Airport, your fastest option is to take the JR Haruka that drops you right at the airport.
      The Haruka leaves every 30min from Kyoto Station or Shin-Osaka and Tennoji Station if you're staying in Osaka.

  • @prophets6935
    @prophets6935 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Pretty good information on this video! Only thing I want to comment on it the Modal Sims, even though it advertise that the sim is unlimited data, that is not exactly true. There is a 3GB limit per day, and if you exceed that limit, they can reduce your speed dramatically for up to 48 hours! I understand if they cap and maybe restart the next day, but 48 hours is a long time to be without service when trying to navigate around.

    • @evanessence1085
      @evanessence1085 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      prophets what sim card can you recommend then?

  • @rockyhzo4384
    @rockyhzo4384 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for these videos ! I’m visiting Shinjuku in September so these videos are really helpful.

  • @The_amazing_dust
    @The_amazing_dust 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I genuinely didn't knew that about Google translate! Thanks!
    Going to Japan next year, so I'm watching your videos, like my life depends on it

  • @Isa-no4re
    @Isa-no4re 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can you do a “things to do in Ginza”?

  • @PpAirO5
    @PpAirO5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    😂👍 Ja🍳 Just my kind of humor.

  • @Gener_Medina
    @Gener_Medina 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tips. I will definitely get that sim before I go there. Can’t wait.

  • @dreamer4659
    @dreamer4659 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey there, just wanted to say this would have been a great video to watch and be really helpful to us early last year, only the fact we travelled to Japan last year and was really unsure what was going on. We were amazed at the sight of Japan airport due to its size. Great video!! Thank you for the upload :)

  • @dimsumguy1
    @dimsumguy1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You missed converting JR pass to a valid dated pass. Can use the JR pass on JR line trains instead of SUICA

    • @magical_catgirl
      @magical_catgirl 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      JR passes are not worth it in most cases. They are too limiting in the big cities (ie, they can only be used on around 40% of the trains in Tokyo) and the price isn't worth it unless you are making at least 3 Tokyo-Osaka distance trips during the pass period.

    • @Adloquiem
      @Adloquiem 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@magical_catgirl exactly what I'm doing in a week ! Looking forward to it 😁

  • @Bangbangboom51
    @Bangbangboom51 5 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Renting a Pocket wifi is way better than getting a data sim especially if you're travelling with family and friends. Data Sim is only recommended for solo travelers.

    • @909maiken
      @909maiken 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Also considering a lot of (at least EU) phones won't work with foreign simcards.

    • @adam15021992
      @adam15021992 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Well, you may accidentaly get lost or you might just want to split up - then SIM card is a must.

    • @declansomerspersonalmail4038
      @declansomerspersonalmail4038 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@909maikenany unlocked smartphone will work in Japan.

    • @JustAGirl-ih4nb
      @JustAGirl-ih4nb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@declansomerspersonalmail4038 not sure what country you are in. I'm in the states and most of our contract phones, and I'd say a large portion of the no contract phones, are locked. It is pretty standard here. I have the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 from AT&T (cell service company) and I know for a fact the SIM will not work in my phone

    • @declansomerspersonalmail4038
      @declansomerspersonalmail4038 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@JustAGirl-ih4nb Fair enough - I wasn't aware of the situation in the US- in Europe it's the opposite! Thanks for sharing!

  • @prettymuchbangtan
    @prettymuchbangtan 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    another awesome video as usual, thanks bro!

  • @renwoman101
    @renwoman101 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    glad I found this video. Planning to go to Tokyo later this year and this is great info for solo travelers like me

  • @BelfryHex
    @BelfryHex 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If you don't want to fork out the 700-1000 yen per day for a SIM card, google maps actually functions as a real map with directional awareness for the most part (or at least did on my samsung galaxy s5). You can't search for anything, but if you know where you're going or just need a general sense, you can save money and rest assured that you can use your google maps on your phone without service.
    Then, if you want to search, set directions, or refresh your map (because it will remember a large area, but not every detail of everything unless you pre-load it) you can connect to wifi and keep on moving in Tokyo! (Most other areas/rural areas will not have this luxury).

    • @MajorG25
      @MajorG25 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds like pocket wifi prices. When I was there, I paid about 2500 yen every 1-1.5 weeks for 2GB of data

    • @BelfryHex
      @BelfryHex 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MajorG25 ah yes, I think you are right, I was with a group so that was the consideration, but we risked it and it was fine, but I have lived in japan for 4 years so I was able to navigate somewhat

    • @JustAGirl-ih4nb
      @JustAGirl-ih4nb 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also, if you guys are coming soon, you can download the Google Maps map (lol) onto your phone in a bunch of areas so when you use Google Maps, it doesn't actually use any data. Used this for my Hawaii trip and plan to do the same for Tokyo. The downloads last 30 days before they are auto deleted!

  • @rayzheng963
    @rayzheng963 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Going to Japan in 2 days 😂 ty

    • @virtuouswoman9714
      @virtuouswoman9714 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ray Zheng Enjoy to the fullest ☺

    • @AnimalJammer101
      @AnimalJammer101 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have fun I’m going on 7 weeks

    • @JustAGirl-ih4nb
      @JustAGirl-ih4nb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Man you guys have me jelly! Original commentor is in Japan rn and my trip isn't until October 😭 been waiting 18 years for this since I was introduced to the culture!

    • @ando1135
      @ando1135 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have fun all of you, just came back from a 2 week trip to Tokyo and surrounding cities, then Sapporo for the snow festival and then Hakodate, then down to Sendai and all the way down to Nagoya. Was my second trip in 4 months lol...had a blast each time!
      Make sure to visit the basement level of the Takashimaya department store for food heaven!

    • @JustAGirl-ih4nb
      @JustAGirl-ih4nb 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ando1135 wow the snow festival would be SO cool. We are kind of broke lol so we are going in the fall season to save some money but we are definitely hoping for a Spring and Winter trip back

  • @pastadiomajaje4577
    @pastadiomajaje4577 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been in Japan 4 times and it was always better. I miss that country so much. I have felt like that was my home. Paolo your videos are great and I always watch them to feel, even only for a few minutes, like I am home. Thank you so much Paolo.. I hope to come back soon.

  • @imlookiting2184
    @imlookiting2184 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Appreciate all the great information! I'll be heading to Japan this Summer and will definitely benefit from your channel.

  • @caterpillargaming8602
    @caterpillargaming8602 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nobody:
    Absolutely nobody:
    First 20 seconds of the video: aw shit, here we go again

  • @Alessaczar
    @Alessaczar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Started to follow you on youtube, as me and husband is currently planning to visit Japan this coming Oct. Your videos are very informative. So much we could learn from it very our flight 😊 nice work!

  • @joyimbang-hilario4438
    @joyimbang-hilario4438 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are truly helpful.

  • @kimjoshuacortez4226
    @kimjoshuacortez4226 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a great help for me because I'm going to Japan in April thank you

  • @2612Adi
    @2612Adi 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, Paolo, for this helpful video.

  • @margaritaesguerra1560
    @margaritaesguerra1560 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super useful content, thank you! :)

  • @tamikoyumie2063
    @tamikoyumie2063 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing.. Very informative

  • @sweetscience1988
    @sweetscience1988 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful videos cant wait to try some of the foods you have shown in your other videos! 👍

  • @tplyfe1238
    @tplyfe1238 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video! Super informational! Love it! 🙌🏼

  • @marksummers666
    @marksummers666 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are great! And just what I've been looking for. I'll be in Tokyo next summer for the Olympics and these vids are super helpful. 👍

  • @sameertaneja3840
    @sameertaneja3840 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful vdo..... Keep sending informations about Japan

  • @NotiShounen
    @NotiShounen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I might use this info someday when I go to Japan. Thank you so much. ❤