japan vlog 🍡 harajuku shopping, shrines, crying in public, hair salon, yummy food & more!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ม.ค. 2024
- this vlog literally showed the worst day of my solo travel and the best day as well. I think the bottled up anxiety just exploded on me that day so that was not fun. currently I am taking some japanese classes before I go back to japan again.
anyways I seriously LOVED kamakura. it was so peaceful. thank you guys for recommending it to me on my instagram ilyyyy. and it was so nice hanging out with nice people as well! I hope you guys enjoyed this vlog and I'll see you guys soon with a kyoto vlog as well! bye byeeeeee
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Crying in public can be embarrassing but the way I see it if you’re traveling you’re probably never gonna see those people again, so cry all you want! Let it out T^T I know you’ll come out of this even stronger, that’s the icky part of traveling especially when ur alone!! I am thankful you share this though as it is honest and a portrayal of solo traveling as a woman~ take care!!!🩷
thank uuuuu😭😭😭🫶🫶🫶
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whenever i feel like crying in public i make sure to pull up my facemask and close my eyes
You definitely were not being dramatic, anxiety and overstimulation especially in a environment you're not familiar with and feel very isolated in, is so normal and valid. I 100% get how you feel since going to Seoul back in August, I had intense anxiety about being a foreigner who doesn't speak Korean. Thank you for being so real about the anxiety you went through traveling alone in a foreign country, I'm a very new subscriber but I'm definitely proud of you for going out of your comfort zone on this trip. I'm planning a trip to Japan in August of this year so I've been watching so many Japan vlogs and yours happened to get recommended to me, you have such a fun and real personality and I've been loving binging your vlogs. You're doing great!!!
i'm going to seoul next month and i'm also scared of being a foreigner who doesn't really speak korean and being on my own too... i hope i'll be fine there :')
Your vlogs make me feel like i am watching a close friend’s video and not “just a vlog”. it gives such safe vibes you know
aweee this is so sweet ily
@@via.ilyouu🫶🏻❤
RIGHT! I couldn't find the right words to describe Via's vlog style, but thats exactly what I mean! :DD
I feel like japanese people tell foreigners “you’re japanese is good” regardless how good their japanese actually are as more of an appreciation for them trying to speak in japanese instead of just going to their country and expecting everyone to speak english, so they appreciate you via don’t worry learning a new language is difficult for anyone!!
I totally feel you, I had a similar breakdown when I was travelling in Paris. Big noisy city with lots of people, the feeling of being judged by locals, walking all day and not eating for a while, it's hard to handle. It's nice finally to see someone showing the more difficult aspects of traveling as well! Stay strong
Dont feel embarrassed, it’s okay to have these feelings and overstimulation is very real and brutal at times. You’re amazing and so real! You are trying a language instead of just being ignorant you have a sweet soul and they should be able to see it with or without a language barrier.
aweee you’re so sweet thank you love 😭🫶🫶🫶
The anxiety and unfamiliarity that you felt is precisely the reason why I fear travelling alone!!😭But you had the courage to step out of your comfort zone and I think you should be very proud of yourself!! 🥰🥰
I'm Japanese and I'm so glad you took the trip to Japan!
I was one of the ones who recommended going to Kamakura and I'm really happy you liked it🤍!
Also, thank you for not hating Japan despite the bad and lonely feelings😭
I've cried too when the waiter asked me back when my English was much poorer! It's ok! I mean, I've cried many times because I just can't speak English LOL!
I'm sure there will be many good things when Via come to Japan next time and I'm looking forward to hearing Via's improved Japanese on Vlogs hehe🫶
I hope you will visit not only the city but also the countryside because it is beautiful and has a lot of nature and not packed! lol
And hot springs are one of my favorite culture in Japan.
I'm sure that once you go to a hot spring, you'll be definitely hooked!
Sending lots of luv💝
Y’all I just know that when she goes back to Japan she’s coming back with full force. She’s gonna eat so good bc she’ll have a long list of veg restaurants ready (not that there’s anything wrong with the convenience stores…how I miss them 🤧). She’s gonna be so knowledgeable in Japanese that she’ll be able to hold conversations. I can see it now 🔥🔥🔥 But, honestly, I’m so glad that you got through this experience as hard as it was at times. You should be proud of yourself Via! Can’t wait for the next vlog 😊❤️
HAHAHAH THANK U FOR HYPING ME ILY😭🫶🤍🤍🤍
I normally don't comment, but this vlog just reminded me of myself and one of my solo trips. I once broke down in public while solo travelling as I had struggled to communicate with staff/people. I felt embarrassed, but more so defeated. Although I had terrible encounters leading up to this moment, the people around me didn't know that. People were looking, one person stared, two people kept glancing over and I felt uncomfortable, which did not help me calm down at all. I respect you for picking yourself up again so fast and thank you for showing different aspects of solo travelling.
You’re not being dramatic at all! You’re being honest and sincere, and I hope people can see that. When you started crying it seriously broke my heart because I totally get feeling overwhelmed, overthinking everything, and being too hard on yourself. 🤧Traveling alone, let alone abroad, is such a big accomplishment, and everything, good or bad, is a learning experience. ❤
Hi, I am Japanese and I watch your videos to cheer me up and to learn English, and thank you for always adding subtitles. It helps me a lot🥰
I am very happy that you came to Japan. Besides, there are people in Japan who know you and love you! Like me! There are people all over the world who love and think of you, so please don't forget that. I am always looking forward to your videos!💕
And you are a beautiful, lovely person‼︎‼︎
Don't feel bad. It's take a lot of courage to travel to a country by yourself when you don't know the language. You're doing great and thanks for sharing your trips with us 😌
You motivate me so much in my own life and you helped me understand how important self love is! Changed my life!
You are my comfort person via! loads of love for you!💗
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thank you for showing the realities of solo travelling cause i do get overstimulated most times and not feel comfy eating in public alone like you do. it gives comfort to know that it's normal and girlie can survive it 🫶
I am not a commenter usually but i just had to speak.. via i absolutely adore how you show the pros and cons of solo travelling i have quite literally never seen anyone who talks abouts the downs alongside the ups, especially as a fellow anxious introvert i really appreciate this because i am learning from your experiences and one day i have high hopes that i am going to travel anywhere i'd like and until then i have this brief idea of how it's gonna go down because of you so thank you! also u were not being dramatic at all your feelings are totally valid and i appreciate your efforts so much super proud of you loml!!!
you’re so brave for even solo traveling we’re so proud of you
This could be my fav vlog EVER. Honestly i started tearing up with you 'cause omg, anxiety and overstimulation, expecially when you're not in a familiar place, are the worsttt!! But then the day after you were so exited and happy and adventurous, your smile was really contagious! Loved every moment of this.
Via is hereeeee... Thank you sooo much for the motivation via, I am gonna start vlogging, idk when but I am gonna start❤❤❤. You are one of the reasons I love vlogging and documenting my life. LOVE YOU SOOO MUCHH❤❤❤
When they say your japanese is good, they’re not lying at all. We rarely get to hear foreign people speak Japanese, so any japanese word spoken by you sounds impressive to us. But simply your japanese is so good for real!!
your videos are giving me comfort bc i recently moved into a new country that idk the language😭 and i feel the same way like you did every day, i feel like everyone gets annoyed bc idk the language but i hope it gets better! im proud of you for being able to do solo travel and i hope i can be like you some day! i love you and youre videos, please keep doing what you do💗💗
Hi via....im in high school rn and the only thing that is getting me through this college application process with the stress is YOU. Your videos are amazing and they really help me see the positive part of life. I hope someday even i can be brave enough to travel alone like youuuu........lastly i love your content and how youve grown with time and thank you soooo much for your videos
via is so precious. sometimes when I'm watching her vlogs I just wanna give her a big hug and let her know that she's doing great and everything will be okay. ilysm viaaaaa 💞💞
Seeing you having a solo trip make me dont feel lonely becuse i also loving going somewhere alone too.
This is so relatable
I hate getting overstimulated and anxious especially when I'm with someone else because they never understand lol T^T
your content is comfort and inspiration to other gurlies out there. 🤍
i love her so much.. how tf is she socially anxious but also talks to herself in public 😭queen!!!
hii via, hope you're doing alright
I’m on the last day of my solo trip to Japan too and I feel the exact same way the overstimulation, anxiety, feeling self conscious I totally get it. Solo travelling is fun and very empowering but thank you for also showing this side of solo trips. 💘
You are the MOST relatable person I’ve ever come across, and I totally understand why you felt so overwhelmed bc that’s me in public alll the time and I’m proud you overcame it. I will def support you as much as I can❤️
You're allowed to feel what you're feeling, don't be too hard on yourself. You're a great person!
I'm so happy to see you posted anpther video! You're always so comforting and inspirational, thank you for being my motivation!! ❤
The crying in public then getting a sweet treat for comfort is so real 😅 I love watching you just go about things in public alone! My goal for this year is to be comfortable eating at restaurants or doing activities by myself and you're always a great motivation!
oh via, it’s ok, you’re not dramatic at all, it’s totally normal to feel anxious and overstimulated while you are traveling you’re feelings are valid :)
nobody expects you to master the language completely we all falter in things. enjoy your trip and don’t be sad about things that you can’t control, especially something so hard like being fluent in a language. we love you via, please be happy during your trip, and thank you for being comfortable enough to show us even the moments in which you were vulnerable. 🤍
awh via it’s ok to cry! it happens to me too and you really inspire me to get out of my comfort zone 💞 im usually a silent viewer who doesn’t comment but seeing this vlog i just relate to you so much and feel comforted by you it made me cry aswell 🥲
and although we don’t know each other personally you make me feel safe whenever i watch ur videos! thank you for making me feel comforted 🥰 love you so much so proud of you! 🤗
It’s always fun when via posts🎉 I hope that your winter is full of adventures and discoveries!! You are always the realest TH-camr I watch and I want to thank you for being you❤❤
Love you are not dramatic, thank you for talking about this because I also think exactly like that, and it helps that people understand how I feel, and I am pretty sure I am not the only one appreciating that❤
You know what I really love about these vlogs of yours? The preview. It's not just pretty with a nice music, it's a real preview of it ^^
I also hate to cry in public but well, I'm a very emotional person so it happens from time to time. I had to learn that it's better to cry and feel embarrased then keep it in myself - because that only makes me sob wayyyyy more later lol. But I'm so thankful that you are willing to share this with us - I love to see people on the internet more like human beings and not something not real. You are a real one for us and I love you for that
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your videos help me build my confidence a lot, thank u Via, always enjoy watching them!!!
all your videos bring me so much comfort. it’s literally like traveling with a friend/ being on ft with your bestie. can’t wait to see the kyoto vlog next week 💞
Your vlogs makes me so seen and understood because i get overstimulated in public and new environments so like you explaining your own experiences is so comforting🫶 sending lots of love🫶🫶
i love so much watching your vlogs bc they give me so much comfort and i never feel alone 🥹 thank you so so much for all the hard work you put in your videos!!!
sending u love from italyyy 💗💗💗
I just recently found your channel and I just love it, it feels like I'm watching one of my friends vlog, the vibes are amazing !
it's always good to let it out, don't worry💕 ly via, thank you for being such an inspiration, I'm just like you getting anxious for so many things but seeing your videos gives me so much strength, so thank you so much
I love your vlogs they brighten up my day especially when I've had a bad day at highschool, and I love how you explain what you doing so it's easier for us to follow along and makes it seem as if we are there too. You should be so proud of yourself for solo travelling because that's so brave, and each obstacle you meet is just going to make you stronger in the future. LOVE YOUUU HAVE FUN IN JAPAN 💌🥰
You're so real for crying cause I would've cried too! I always think I'm dramatic and stuff but when small inconveniences build up, they just ruin your day and make you sad, it's totally valid babes :,)
omg I was so excited for this new vlog! watching you is like hanging out with a very close friend :') thank you for giving us this really cozy place.
Don't be sad about not speaking Japanese as well as you wanted Via🤍. You tried your best and that's what matters🫂. If people truly waited to learn a language before traveling somewhere most places on earth would not see many tourists, including Japan. Even though you said the taxi driver seemed annoyed the worker who helped you to get on a train to Harajuku seemed so gentle and kind when directing you and that is at the end of the day what is most important. When faced with the negatives of a day always remember the positives of it ⭐.
Love you Via. Proud of you Beautiful for being so strong! Thank you for sharing your experience. 🤍
aww, it's okay your feelings are more than valid esp travelling alone and feeling unsure of what's gonna happen to you but I see a brave young woman who despite went through all that still chose to flow with it and enjoy the journey. Think of it as a time to reflect on your self and a good lesson to carry with you 🫶🏻🤍 love your vlogs!
I just watched your other vlog and this came out as soon as I clicked off the other one, you're so inspiring and you look beautiful in a kimono ! ! ♡
I love your vlogs you are so honest and open! Don’t worry about getting upset and crying too you are probably exhausted as well as overwhelmed by everything. Keep your head up though and I hope you have an amazing time ❤️😊
Omgg our iconic queen posted a video!! I love her videos so so so much!! I'm sooo proud of her🤍🤍 She just made my day
I literally see myself in you and it’s just so beautiful. There’s times where you describe feeling a certain way and it perfectly describes my feelings. It’s just so comforting to know that I’m not alone. Also sending lots of virtual hugs ❤. I totally get the part about feeling alone and out of place and like other people were thinking that you’re weird etc. it’s mostly just us overthinking but you handled it well nonetheless!
I am so proud of you via
AHH I LOVE YOU! glad to see you’re making the most of your time in japan
love you so much, via!! im so proud of what you've accomplished
No you definitely weren't being over dramatic, I get so overwhelmed when I have to go to places I'm unfamiliar with by myself which then leads to me not actual go as I'm to scared. So a huge well done to you for actually going out and doing this trip by yourself!!!!!!!
Awww you weren’t dramatic at all! Literally if I was there I’d probably faint half way through 💀
I’m so glad you decided to tell us how you felt because travelling ain’t easy at all and it’s not as amazing as everyone shows on camera so I’m glad you decided to show us how it’s like in real life!~ take care of yourself 🎀
I usually explode out my emotions, and it doesn't feel good when you know someone can hear you. I really look up to you, Via !! Travelling, goung to different places and countries 🫶🏼 Your content is amazing.
your vlogs are like comfort vlogs for me
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I just want to give you a hug🥺 it is okay to feel overwhelmed or cry🥺🥹 and seeing you still have the courage to go out and enjoy the next days, you should be proud of yourself. Side note, your smile is really beautiful💓 so please remember to smile more often 😊😊
I went to Japan solo for a month last year and completely resonate with your feelings. It can feel very isolating from time to time, and especially when there’s so much fun things to see and do, but nobody else to experience it with. The language barrier can also be anxiety-inducing; I felt hyper conscious at times trying to not be a bother to other people
Needless to say, you’re not alone! 🫶🏻
awwww via 😢 my hear hurt a little when you cried. But girl!! it’s okay to cry so don’t ever feel bad about it and just remember you won’t ever see these people again so don’t feel too embarrassed❤
omg i literally had this exact thing happen to me multiple times when solo travelling europe a few weeks back and I was sobbing in an uber...thank you for sharing this because it made me realise im not the only one...travelling alone is seriously scary but it's so rewarding in the long run
Girly you made Japan beautiful 😫🤞
I love the video! You actually motivated me to start posting more on TH-cam. Seeing you post so much makes me not putting too much pressure on making the video perfect but getting as many videos out as I can. Keep up to good work! 😊
eyy again im rly proud of you for getting out there and exploring (i got so excited when i saw u posted sdfjgsdfh) but anyway you aren being dramatic, its all good to be overstimulated in places that arent your normal day-to-day and literally that's fine cus i been going thru the same as you queen so i know damn well we're slaying this no matter wtf comes in our way youre doing amazing and im so so proud of u and ur solo traveling no matter whats going on in the midst of it YOURE DOING SO WELL VIA ILYYYY 💗💗
When I first travelled to Japan, sometime during the trip I also broke down. Maybe because of exhaustion, anxiety for first time travelling in a new place alone. I beat myself up for it. But I realized it's part of the while traveling experience. I'm glad I watched your vlog, I dont feel alone feeling this way during travel. Now I'm going back to Japan again ❤
My girl is back!! Love you so much via!!!! Take care and stay safe ❤❤❤ greetings from Spain y'all
I really appreciate your (Japan) vlogs so much, first YT traveling influencer that I came across that‘s actually mentioning all my own problems🙏🏼🥺 I will solo travel to Japan in Mai for my birthday and as a gift to myself for graduation, even tho it’s a big dream of mine I‘m so damn scared because my Japanese isn’t as good as it should be, so missing communication and understanding will give me a hard time there and that leads to overstimulation, anxiety, panic and being so damn lost. Your videos definitely comfort and calm me in some ways when I understand that other people have the same problems❤
It's your anxiety speaking, not people's thoughts about you! Japan is known for being able to do a ton of things solo, and literally no one will judge you for eating or doing things alone. And Japanese people are so nice and friendly to foreigners, even if you can't communicate, they do NOT mind unless you're being rude. And also wear flat shoes! No one talks about how hilly and exhausting walking around Japan is. While not the most aesthetically cute, your knees and feet matter more
I love your vlogs so much❤ it gives me confidence to enjoy my alone time
you're such a sweet soul honestly, I couldn't stop myself from smiling while looking at you enjoying you food hahaa. I just discovered your channel while looking at vlogs to plan my own solo trip to japan, and i'm so glad I found someone who I can relate so much to !! I'm also a very anxious person and overly conscious about what people might think of me and how they would perceive every bit of my movements and actions. seeing your traveling journey made me gain confidence about mine, and I realized that if u could do all of these things by yourself, then I will be fine too (hopefully hahahaha) idk if ur gonna see this comment but thank u for sharing your experiences, even when things didn't go as planned. lots of love
The realest travel vlog ever 😭 I def had days like this in Seoul where I just couldn’t handle the stress and had to fight the tears
Wake up queen posted ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Idk why but your videos always makes me feel comfortable and safe. Love you for that ❤️❤️❤️
i always watched your tiktok videos, and i was like “omg? she has a youtube video”, i’m happy i stumbled across your channel, i totally understand you because the same thing happens so me, (if i’m eating in public, i cannot face other people etc*, enjoying nature:healing areas, anxiety taking over, etc) but i just want to let you know you’re doing amazing, solo traveling in japan is honestly the coolest thing ever, you’re doing great via!, even though i watched one vlog, im so proud of you *virtual hugs*
Your perfect like always!!❤🥹
we love you via💓
REALLY LOVE UR VIBES AND VIDS JUST FOUND UR CHANNEL LITERALLY TDY AAA ok but on a serious note its totally okay to cry in public and i felt the anxiety eating alone in restaurants and thats okayy ur not alone in that sis, looking forward to binge ur vids
Your feelings are valid and it's good that you let that out and cried.💝
When plans are not going my way, if I don't acknowledge that I am getting upset, I just feel worse and worse.
So letting that out and reflecting on it and coming up with a solution was a great way that you handled it! 💝
And that meant that the rest of the your time in Tokyo was more positive and you didn't have those anxious emotions dwelling in the background.
Loving these vlogs, it makes me think that I need to do some solo travelling!!
First time I watch your vlog and I love it it’s soo comforting you have a new fan girl 🪷💿
I struggle with anxiety and getting overstimulated and overwhelmed too. I really appreciate that you filmed your experience and didn’t edit it out. It makes me feel like I’m not the only one and it makes me feel more normal. Please don’t be too hard on yourself, you are not dramatic, everyone has their limits and what they are sensitive to. Just because the things that set you off are small, they are not insignificant. Even getting to that point of crying in public (I figure when traveling you’ll never see them again so who cares 😜) is completely human. Everyday is different in terms of feelings of anxiousness and sometimes it’s hard to gauge what to do in those moments. But we’re learning ☺️ Know you’ve got some people by your side, thank you for being real ❤
Also that taxi driver really needs to learn that most of his customers are probably tourists and don’t speak Japanese. Don’t worry, I travel lots, you are not inconveniencing them because you don’t speak the language. I have had amazing experiences with a language barrier, where they treated me with kindness and understanding and patience. Their reaction is their problem.
Gurl istg u are the cutest person ever, like ur way of talking and being is so cute and adorable. And you were not being dramatic! The anxiety of not speaking the language is real! I moved to scotland at 13 im 18 and I used to hate being near people cuz i couldnt communicate, at you tried to do it, you are so brave! And even now I still get nervous!
Honestly your my new fav vlogger
the part when you started crying honestly had me crying as well because i can relate so hard😭 i often feel overstimulated when by myself in public because somehow i feel like i’m doing something wrong and everyone is judging me for it. you most definitely weren’t being overdramatic, everyone gets anxious!❤️
You did your best via! This can count as a learning experience and I’m sure many people experience the same thing when traveling to a foreign country. So please don’t feel too bad about it
i know the feeling. it's so difficult to explain to people that you're not particularly fond of crowds or busy places. I was in a town north of London that wasn't as bustling but still felt overwhelming. It was such a relief when we'd go down a side street to a public park and I'd feel the anxiousness wash away.
Its okayy babes you can feel anything ❤❤ you are loved ❤
😌 Sunday morning time for a Via fix to start my day 🌸 Making my Tea now 🍵 lookin forward to watching 🎶
It's such an amazing vlog I'm crying😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤ and it's such a relief that you felt more comfortable (I hope so) with a friend yaaaay
your vlog literally brighten my day soooooo cuteeee
I went on vacation and your videos feel like a gift , thank you🤍
It’s ok! 💓 Solo traveling and really anything solo for the first time in my 20s was so overwhelming, it’s perfectly natural! I used to cry all the time from overstimulation. Once you have enough experience doing things alone, you’ll find by the time you turn 30 nothing will faze you anymore lol. Loved the video! 🌸
omg just like you i went on a solo trip to japan in summer 2023, crying in public felt so real 😭😭 the amount of times i got overwhelemed there on the verge of crying, it can be difficult navigating japan alone
loveeelove your vlogs omg! also you've inspired me to start investing more in high quality clothes and earrings! i want pearl earring too now
i really love u so muchh your vlogs are really making my day better 💘💗
ahhhh i was waiting for this all day!!! i just love ur vlogs ♥️♥️
At least you didn't let the overstimulation take you down! Hope Kyoto treats you well Via, safe travels. 頑張って (good luck) for your Japanese studies too🙏🏼!