Ask Japanese four days is indeed short, but staying longer was too expensive. My former girlfriend booked a hotel at the beach, because she doesn't like hostels (not luxurious enough). It was good fun with the sea being the highlight (in the North Sea in Holland is kind of grey). The local people where super friendly land the local food was excellent.
Okinawa seems like it would be a great place to visit. I never had much interest in visiting places like Tokyo; while big cities have convenience and interesting marvels of human ingenuity to experience they also tend to be more impersonal and stifling. When I think of places I'd like to visit in Japan they are almost always the places more in tune with nature. I love beautiful scenery and hospitable laid back people and these both seem to increase in abundance the further you get away from big cities, so Okinawa definitely lands fairly high on my list of desired Japanese travel destinations.
Ian S The big cities of Japan can feel less stifling because of the temples and gardens that act as a haven amidst the chaos. Japanese people in general are also warm and welcoming so it is unlikely for a tourist to feel disconnected. If the gardens and temples are not enough respite, there are sites of natural beauty a short train ride away from the city. Tokyo in particular can't be missed on a trip to Japan. Whatever your interest, you will find a shop or even an entire district that caters to it. Each ward of Tokyo has its own unique feel.
xLr8Rseven, oh I don't doubt that there is plenty to do in Tokyo, here in the States I live somewhat equidistant from both NYC and Philadelphia and spent a fair bit of time in each over the years as well as many other cities while traveling, but more often then not for just day trips as that tends to be about my tolerance level for big cities. Also, it isn't like those cities don't have their fair share of nice semi-natural outdoor spaces. Central Park and Washington Square Park are two of my favorite areas in NYC. Cities are great places to visit to get some shopping in or to catch a show in a club (especially for those like me who practically grew up in the underground music scene.) But regardless I never feel as lonely or as isolated as I do in a big crowded city in a sea of disinterested faces. I am totally the sort of person who loves being out in the wilderness enjoying the fresh air and natural sites. I've spent most of my life living in a rural area, outside of my late teens/early 20s when I spent most of my time in more moderately sized city areas. I'd pretty much always rather be out walking through the woods identifying plants and animal signs than dealing with the hustle and bustle of city life. Even when I was living in cities usually my favorite time to go out was in the middle of the night, when smaller cities' streets are mostly empty. Though back in those days I was pretty into street art, so that might of played a big part in that, lol.
+Ian S you guys are doing very interesting conversation. Right, every place in Japan has very unique tunes. How to enjoy them is keep in touch with local people I guess(whoever Japanese or foreigner). Anyways Japan is so fun!
Ask Japanese, thanks for the input and the great videos. I've been really enjoying the channel over the past few weeks since I found it. It is a lot of fun getting to discover insights on how people in other parts of the world think about a wide variety of topics. Especially in Japan since I've long been interested in their culture, both on the modern pop side with things like manga and anime as well as their rich traditional heritage of developing skills and crafts in ways that tend to blend so well with nature.
Cathy Cat sounds more comfortable speaking Japanese than English in this interview. I'm envious of her language skills. snorkeling Zanmani island is a bucket list item
When my friends parents lived there, they said they loved it!! I can't wait to visit myself. We have had so many military friends stationed there. We have a military friend that may be getting stationed there again, so we will ask him before he retires. 😀
+Katrina Wheatley the most good experience is that we live in Tokyo and visited such a peaceful island. The gap made us so happy and I recommend you should stay in Tokyo for a few days and visit okinawa afterwards ^-^
Ask Japanese You guys are soooo awesome. I am teaching Japanese, (well, trying, as I am learning!) to poor teens and kids here in Brazil. I have some amateur videos showing here on youtube and on facebook on my page...if you could check it, I would be sooo happy. I am trying to make the difference helping kids, Japan is a place I love. We are from Brazil!
Are you still in Okinawa? Never knew you'll visit here. I was busy these days and just saw this video now. Would have loved to somehow contribute to one of your vlogs! Anyway I am a fan and I hope I could meet you someday! more power to your channel!
I miss my Okinawa! I can't believe my parents made us move to the U.S. one of the biggest mistakes they ever made in their life! I want to move back to my Okinawa and NEVER want to come back to the States!
A year ago I visited Okinawa. Only for 4 days, but it was great. Highly recommended to visit :)
+rtwfreak 4days! We same! To short to stay long, though 😢
Ask Japanese four days is indeed short, but staying longer was too expensive. My former girlfriend booked a hotel at the beach, because she doesn't like hostels (not luxurious enough). It was good fun with the sea being the highlight (in the North Sea in Holland is kind of grey). The local people where super friendly land the local food was excellent.
Okinawa seems like it would be a great place to visit. I never had much interest in visiting places like Tokyo; while big cities have convenience and interesting marvels of human ingenuity to experience they also tend to be more impersonal and stifling. When I think of places I'd like to visit in Japan they are almost always the places more in tune with nature. I love beautiful scenery and hospitable laid back people and these both seem to increase in abundance the further you get away from big cities, so Okinawa definitely lands fairly high on my list of desired Japanese travel destinations.
Ian S The big cities of Japan can feel less stifling because of the temples and gardens that act as a haven amidst the chaos. Japanese people in general are also warm and welcoming so it is unlikely for a tourist to feel disconnected. If the gardens and temples are not enough respite, there are sites of natural beauty a short train ride away from the city. Tokyo in particular can't be missed on a trip to Japan. Whatever your interest, you will find a shop or even an entire district that caters to it. Each ward of Tokyo has its own unique feel.
xLr8Rseven, oh I don't doubt that there is plenty to do in Tokyo, here in the States I live somewhat equidistant from both NYC and Philadelphia and spent a fair bit of time in each over the years as well as many other cities while traveling, but more often then not for just day trips as that tends to be about my tolerance level for big cities. Also, it isn't like those cities don't have their fair share of nice semi-natural outdoor spaces. Central Park and Washington Square Park are two of my favorite areas in NYC. Cities are great places to visit to get some shopping in or to catch a show in a club (especially for those like me who practically grew up in the underground music scene.) But regardless I never feel as lonely or as isolated as I do in a big crowded city in a sea of disinterested faces.
I am totally the sort of person who loves being out in the wilderness enjoying the fresh air and natural sites. I've spent most of my life living in a rural area, outside of my late teens/early 20s when I spent most of my time in more moderately sized city areas. I'd pretty much always rather be out walking through the woods identifying plants and animal signs than dealing with the hustle and bustle of city life.
Even when I was living in cities usually my favorite time to go out was in the middle of the night, when smaller cities' streets are mostly empty. Though back in those days I was pretty into street art, so that might of played a big part in that, lol.
+Ian S you guys are doing very interesting conversation. Right, every place in Japan has very unique tunes. How to enjoy them is keep in touch with local people I guess(whoever Japanese or foreigner). Anyways Japan is so fun!
Ask Japanese, thanks for the input and the great videos. I've been really enjoying the channel over the past few weeks since I found it. It is a lot of fun getting to discover insights on how people in other parts of the world think about a wide variety of topics. Especially in Japan since I've long been interested in their culture, both on the modern pop side with things like manga and anime as well as their rich traditional heritage of developing skills and crafts in ways that tend to blend so well with nature.
Cathy Cat sounds more comfortable speaking Japanese than English in this interview. I'm envious of her language skills. snorkeling Zanmani island is a bucket list item
+MrDboydeluxe we just visited around Naha city this time. So next we should make video how we around Okinawa island and hopefully other islands
Have you heard the story about the Korean, Chinese and German starting a conversation in Japanese? Well, now you will...07:26
+Alex The Gaijin oh, what's that?
It was a very surreal moment and kind of funny. When did you learn Japanese and move to Japan?
Yea, must be. Unlikely Cathy Cat.
yes, I'm the director, and am a native japanese.
私のバカ。。。笑
My trip to Okinawa was mandatory. God bless the US-Japanese relationship.
When my friends parents lived there, they said they loved it!! I can't wait to visit myself. We have had so many military friends stationed there. We have a military friend that may be getting stationed there again, so we will ask him before he retires. 😀
+Katrina Wheatley the most good experience is that we live in Tokyo and visited such a peaceful island. The gap made us so happy and I recommend you should stay in Tokyo for a few days and visit okinawa afterwards ^-^
Ask Japanese now I just need a passport to travel overseas and I"m good to go!!
Nice, I hope to visit there in my future trips to Japan ^_^
Hello. Would you make a video about the plants and animals of Okinawa?
That was really realy interesting! Maybe you can do this for interesting travel parts in the north of japan as well?
+kidaria yesyes! We are going to make travel videos in near future! Where do you recommend?
Lovely video!!! Okinawa is the place!!!
+Adauto Medeiros yeeeeees!
Ask Japanese You guys are soooo awesome. I am teaching Japanese, (well, trying, as I am learning!) to poor teens and kids here in Brazil. I have some amateur videos showing here on youtube and on facebook on my page...if you could check it, I would be sooo happy. I am trying to make the difference helping kids, Japan is a place I love. We are from Brazil!
I am like this oknawa
I will go to Okinawa next year.:)
I think for me it may be less expensive move to Japan for awhile and visit as much as possible...
+Soron Quenta as much as you can afford to stay! Moneeeeeeey!
How come the latest videos have the left sound louder than the right?
Those are gigantic microphones.
很棒的東西
I wish i could visit it sometime.
+zvicinou you must and find cathycat!
How about ask Japanese people if they want to emigrant to another country? And i like your video at Okinawa, one of my favourite places at Japan.
ok
+YiChuin Lim nice topic to ask! Thanks!
はるのさんはyutubeのチャネルかinstagtamがありますか？
Are you still in Okinawa? Never knew you'll visit here. I was busy these days and just saw this video now. Would have loved to somehow contribute to one of your vlogs! Anyway I am a fan and I hope I could meet you someday! more power to your channel!
American village?
😫💕
+Ani R. 😃📷🌟
7:06 She is so cute!
Why can't there be Japanese girls that are big, soft and cute like her!?
+Mecks089 🙌
I miss my Okinawa! I can't believe my parents made us move to the U.S. one of the biggest mistakes they ever made in their life! I want to move back to my Okinawa and NEVER want to come back to the States!
+Tetsuya Hayami we do think we should live in okinawa! Lol
Vending machines!
In Okinawa they are everywhere. Like, literally. Almost every building has one.