Just letting everyone know: the immigration is still a little bit of a minefield to get through everything but we arrived through it all easily enough. We got off the plane at 8am and left the airport at around 9.20am. Not too bad and they have a tonne of helpful people along the way to guide you through.

@jellyfish4311

Жыл бұрын

Hi Tom, can I know where are you travelling from? I am wondering which classification my country is according to the Japanese government but just couldn't find it... :(

@TomBedlammusic

Жыл бұрын

@@jellyfish4311 I travelled from Vietnam but I am from the uk

I've traveled to Japan a lot in the past, but I had no idea about these new rules so this video was SO helpful!! Thank you so much!!!

Hi Kim! Thanks for the tips. We met on the train back from Miyajima in the Summer of 2016. I watched many of your videos prior to that trip, as well as my subsequent trip to Japan. Excited to see more content!

Now we are talking because Kim Dao is back on track. I used to watch her Japan videos before the pandemic that is how I was preparing for my trip to Tokyo . And here she is again ,more mature and pretty than ever before . I think that I am going to plan my trip to Japan soon again.

@kimdao

Жыл бұрын

Haha aww I’m glad to be back!

@rapiister2877

Жыл бұрын

what a simp

@migsarah7313

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the timely video! I was so curious what was different and we are heading over there soon. Thanks Kim!

@piotrra8811

Жыл бұрын

@@kimdao Kimdao do you be in Poland or you know somebody from Poland ? I want to ask do I can talk with you by the mail do you can advise me something ?

@maegalroammis6020

Жыл бұрын

thanks to her videos, no need to go in japan

Thanks for the video. I hope to travel to Japan next year. It's helpful to know what the situation is like in Japan.

Thanks for the awesome update Kim. Need to start planning my next trip back to Japan 😁

Hi Kim! This video is so so useful and relevant!! A big thank you!! Looking forward to being in Japan next month!

This is very helpful Kim! It’ll help me so much for my very early 2023 Japan Trip later 🙏

So excited for Japan videos!!!!! Yay kim is back!!!

Thanks for sharing all this information. It makes future trip planning easier

Have enjoyed your videos and im Finally making my return to Japan in April! I am so excited its been 3 years since my last visit

thank you kim looking forward to more of your vids! hopeful january we can come on jpn!!!

Very helpful video. Will definitely save this for future use since im planning to go to Japan next year.

Omg I’m so glad I get to watch your Japan videos again 😍

thank you so much!! this was so helpful. i’m leaving for tokyo in two weeks. i’m so excited!

Thank you - clear & helpful. It’s still a few months away before I arrive but I really appreciate the update.

Super helpful thank you. I've been waiting for so long to visit Japan...

Thank you for this! I'm planning to finally come to Japan this year so this helped a lot.

Thank you for the updates , well done

Love videos that is actually helpful! Thank you 🎉

I'm currently in japan and your series of guide help me a lot.

the last time that i went in Japan was in 2019 so few months before covid crisis and since the covid governement restriction rising and Japan since This month i wanted to going back to Japan but i changed my mind ,because i knew it that that kind of policy for travellers will probably changed for probably prevent some kind of new disease, if i'm travelling right now without to know the new policy for travellers will be a real mistake, so i'll take my time take look of the new rules, preparation and going back to Japan, it's never too late to travelling to Japan so good for us

that is super helpful! thank you Kim

It's always good to know this information ahead of travelling,thanks Kim for sharing these tips ...Simply the best ...👑✨💛✨

@kimdao

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped!

So happy your back in Japan to stay ....always enjoy your vlogs. GOD BLESS YOU

I arrived in Haneda last week. When I first scanned my Suica card stored on my iPhone at the Keikyu line ticket gate, it got rejected. Apparently the card was locked as it hadn't been used for almost 3 years. The train station customer service reactivated it and it's working fine now. The card balance from 3 years ago is still intact 😊

I MISS WATCHING YOU KIM IN JAPAN SO GLAD YOU ARE BACK TDOING CONTENT IN JAPAN

@kimdao

Жыл бұрын

I missed it!

Thank you for this informative and well-consolidated video! I am visiting Japan in December and your tips are really helpful ❤

@kimdao

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped!!

@adrianjimenez21

Жыл бұрын

@@kimdao can I purchase E-sim card I need it with the new iPhone 14 😅

Great and informative video, Kim! 8 days left until I finally land in Tokyo. I’m glad you talked about the new Shinkansen baggage rules. Albeit a bit of a hassle, glad to know before I arrive!

@kimdao

Жыл бұрын

Yeah! A hassle but hopefully you can book a ticket with the seat!

@cindyng1004

Жыл бұрын

@@kimdao only in Shinkansens right? how abt subway?

@trihard9336

Жыл бұрын

Hey jay did you have to reserve it like kim said in the video, or did you have your hotel do it? I'd like to know if it was a hassle or if it wasn't a problem at all since it kind of messes with my planning.

Hi Kim you look even prettier now! Thx for the info; cannot wait to be in Japan in April. I have not been there since 2019 and feel homesick. Miss Japan! So much!!!

This is such a helpful video!! Thank you!!!

Sooo helpful! Misses your videos ❤️

Thanks, wonderful information! ❤

Very informative, Kim, and helpful to those who don't travel a lot! Good luck with apartment hunting! ☺️💚

@kimdao

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

It's sooooo nostalgic to watch your videos again after waiting two years for those borders to open. Cant wait to go back in January! 🥳

@reynaldoflores4522

Жыл бұрын

You're ahead of me, mate. I 'm going back in March!

@maegalroammis6020

Жыл бұрын

thanks to her videos, no need to go in japan

This is very helpful! Thanks for sharing

Thanks for the tips Kim! I'll be there in two weeks for work and I'm so excited to be back :)

@kimdao

Жыл бұрын

So exciting!!

Nice one, really useful, thanks Kim. We will be heading over in March (rescheduled from March 2020!), can't wait!

@kimdao

Жыл бұрын

Have fun!!

I am on my way. Arriving December 4. So excited to be back after 20 years. Nice presentation.

This was super informative! Thank you for this!

@AlyDee01

Жыл бұрын

@DebinaDecodesSPAM 😒

Thanks for the tips! Love your makeup look. Please do a tutorial video!

Thank you so much for the info! Especially the Suica! I downloaded the app, but never be able to work out how to top up the card! 😂 Now I know I need to go to Japan 7-11 to do it! 😍

love this videO! I can't wait to visit japan soon, maybe ill run into you haha :D

Thank you Kim. This is useful. Saved us headache

@kimdao

Жыл бұрын

Haha hope it helped!

I can't wait to go to Japan!!!!! At the end of the year✨️

I’m going to Japan Easter 2023 and visiting Osaka and Kyoto with day trips to Kobe, Nara etc so excited

Very helpful, thank you for sharing

I really appreciate your video, i few weeks ago i was freaking out because one of my dreams is visit Japan and I planned my trip with my husband a year and a half in advance and i was so sad when I found out about the visas but thanks to you i have more information and hopes ❤

Soly Hhit! A new video from Kim DAO!!! I'm actually surprised because I was wondering why I haven't seen any new video from you.

If you want to charge cash on your SUICA card or app, you can do so at any major convini, AT THE REGISTER counter. No need for all that hassle. You just tell the convini clerk what you wanna do (and make sure they know you're talking about SUICA) and they'll tell you where to put your phone or card which is right at the register, you then give them the cash.😉

@bubbledoubletrouble

Жыл бұрын

“NO need for all that hassle” Ultimately, dealing in cash is a lot more hassle than just using a no-fee credit MasterCard or Amex on your phone. Sure, there’s an exchange rate involved, but unless you’re getting paid in yen… you’re going to have to deal with an exchange rate at _some_ point.

@oregonduc

Жыл бұрын

Will this work for non Japanese iPhone as it seems Kim’s iPhone wasn’t registering properly on the NFC.

@maybekana

Жыл бұрын

THIS!!! Its quite common for my japanese phone to also like lock itself while I'm trying to charge it. I try to like unlock my phone & then put it on the charging dock which usually gets the job done.

@socks_cat356

Жыл бұрын

Personally, I have a suica app installed on my iPhone, so I can compensate from the credit on the app.

@reynaldoflores4522

Жыл бұрын

I would NEVER put my phone on a ticket machine. Just use the physical Suica card. If you have the Suica on your phone, go to the ticket office to (re)charge it!

Thank you for the useful information! I'm heading from Sydney to Tokyo on 30th. I hope I can bump into you and say Hi.😊

Thanks for the tips... i'll be there for snow!!! I can't wait!!!!

Thank you. Very informative video.

I'll be there on 11/29 - 12/14, super excited!!

Thanks for the info about the new baggage rule on the Shinkansen! I had no idea they introduced it!

@reynaldoflores4522

Жыл бұрын

Unless you're lugging huge man-sized luggages, it won't apply.

@mooncaketin

Жыл бұрын

@@reynaldoflores4522 The last few times that I traveled to Japan I brought my large suitcase, which measures 12.25"+23"+32"=67.25"=170.8cm, so I could either bring it, or bring a smaller one and do my laundry frequently

@reynaldoflores4522

Жыл бұрын

@@mooncaketin To each his own, I guess. I travel light.

Gorgeous black-and-white all in the snow

Very informative. Thank you.

I’m going to Japan on my birthday, which is in spring. I’m really glad I’m going in spring time so I can see cherry blossoms.

"Sign our life away" LOL! (Thanks for the video, very interesting. Visiting Japan has to be one of my dream travels)

Thanks, very useful. I'm hoping to get back to Japan in January for the first time in 3 years 😦

Yeay, you're back. 🥂

@kimdao

Жыл бұрын

Glad to be back!

Thank you for the helpful video.

Can’t wait to go next year 🎉🎉❤

good informations to have, thank you.

We're so happy that tourists can finally come again! Welcome to Japan; there is a lot to explore here!

Will be moving to JP. This is really a good tips.

Hi Kim. Great to have you back in Japan. I love your sweater. May I ask where you purchased it? Thank you!

I’m going to Tokyo in November from Canada, so I don’t need a visa or a PCR test. This video was helpful. Thanks!

Going in March 2023 for Cherry Blossom! Thanks for the update. We'll see if anything changes in the next few months.

Please come to Matsumoto city!! It takes just 2hours from Shinjuku station! We have beautiful nature, water, museum, Shiro…. You’ll like it😊😊

Thanks for the tips. I'll save extra money.

@kimdao

Жыл бұрын

Hope it helped!

SUICA works very well on overseas iPhone, mine is from SG and I'm able to charge it at JR Ticket machines at stations with cash. I also struggled with old SUICA, when I moved here, but once I got a new SUICA card and registered to my wallet (removed the old one), it works fine including topping of the card. And as Kim said, we can also get it top up at 7-Eleven ATM but process is not fast. Thank you agian

Idk why but you’re honestly my idol LMAO

Good luck with the apartment hunt!

@kimdao

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😭

Got it, so I will wait until Japan opens up. thx

Omg the dog is so cute

It is not because of your international iphone. You need to change the setting thats all. You could have asked a train staff near the entrance gate. They would help you in general.

7:47 Another reason why 7-Eleven Japan is the best convenience stores! Can't wait to finally travel back to Japan next month!

5 years ago, your videos helped me navigate my way around Tokyo. And now- you’re helping me prepare for my trip again this December 🤗

@kimdao

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I was able to help!! Have fun on your trip!

Also just keep in mind that Japan uses a different NFC system called FeliCa so for those of us with Android phones you won't be able to use Suica from your phone (most of us, I've heard some can). It's not that hard to just use the card tho, especially if you're just here visiting 😊!

Hi does anyone agree that Kimdao is one of the best youtubers? In my opinion she might be one of the best

thanks so much for sharing this! what about cash payments in small restaurants? I remember a lot of places only take cash. Is that still the case now? thank you! enjoy your time in JP!

I'm flying out the 26th and plan to be in USJ the 28th! I'm so excited!!! 😆

This video is so helpful!! thank you!! im travelling to japan next month and is going to stay in a hotel in roppongi, its about 3-5mins walk from roppongi station. i dont really drink and party, yet wondering if it is safe to stay in roppongi as ive heard of some scary news

I'm going to wait a bit before I come back over. I'm not sure whether I'm going to come for a short trip or a longer trip. I've wanted to do a 90-day stay before as I did 3 weeks my last trip and it didn't feel enough. But I have friends who wanna go and can only make it out for a week or two at most and want me to be their guide. So idk really depends on some factors.

Thank for all the Tips! We have a layover in Narita. We are thinking about ditching our final destination. Do you know if we can do that?

I thought the video title was about closed/reopening tourist sites and the loss of many unofficial 'highlights' in and around Tokyo. A lot of stuff has gone. The famous advertising signs in Shinjuku and Akihabara have been removed, Odaiba is a shadow of itself. Teamlab Borderless has closed and is now reopening at its new location at the Toranomon-Azabudai Project end of 2023. If you had a list of 'things to see/do' in 2020 or have been planning using older webpages/KZread videos, you may find those places/things don't exist anymore. Check before you book because your plans may alter quite a lot. It's not just tourist places that have closed. Hotels, bars, restaurants, game parlours, cafes, live venues.... Be prepared to see a different Japan than what you may be expecting.

@rebecca_r

Жыл бұрын

I noticed this too. Since I am bringing teens I may not take them. Everything that would be fun for teens seems to be closed permanently.

@amarcem10003

Жыл бұрын

@@rebecca_r it is still a pretty good place to see and doo, just walking around Shinjuku still existed me after more than 3 years, yes it had changed a lot, but still a great place to visit. ☺️ And if u hace the chance to travel to Osaka or Nara or Kyoto is even better ☺️☺️

@rebecca_r

Жыл бұрын

@@amarcem10003 Thank you. We booked our flights :) I think there will be plenty to see & do. We are excited

@kyeoptawerk93ah

Жыл бұрын

teamlab planets is still open until 2023 according to their website (i went to planets the last time i went to japan, never went to borderless) i never really liked shinjuku or akihabara so that isn't a problem for me either. i'm sure a lot had to change to reduce crowds which is understandable. it would be nice for her to do an update video on popular attractions and how covid rules have changed them though. it would be very helpful

not sure if this is the right name but would love to see you do a video on the Shakainmisaka Yuhodo I think that is it Climb all 3333 step and show us the Beautiful scenery at the top. A great video demonstrating overcoming a challenge I really find your videos informative and I love watching them best of luck.

Do another gachapon video! I found a really cool one last week. The capsule was hard plaster that contained a dinosaur skeleton that you assemble. So cool

mate!how professsional sharing-

Thanks for the vid! So weird about your suica on the phone. I got to Japan last week and I was able to charge mine (canadian iphone) at the station. That’s great to know about charging it at the conbini though! So convenient. Have fun ❤

@kimdao

Жыл бұрын

Oh weird! I have no idea why mine doesn’t work, I tried at multiple stations too 😭

@glutenfreekawaii

Жыл бұрын

@@kimdao yeah so strange! At least you got another way to get it to work. It’s nice to be able to do it at 7-11 though. I love having the suica on my phone this time!

@hiki_neat315

Жыл бұрын

@@kimdao if your smartphone is equipped with FELICA,u can charge

@glutenfreekawaii

Жыл бұрын

@@kimdao Super weird! And I can't load mine using the wallet app, it doesnt like Canadian credit cards apparently so that's rly annoying.

Loved Japan~ 🇯🇵❤️

@noelsworldtraveldiscovery

Жыл бұрын

Im excited for that, please let me know. 🎁🎁🎁

Please make more videos of shopping in osaka. Next year i will going to japan for travel and shopping🤣🤗👍

@janty962

Жыл бұрын

And 24 hours place to visit in osaka please😊

To add to luggage; I reached out to JR customer service. They confirmed that you can have 2 bags over 160 but under 250 CM. They also confirmed that there are no individual restrictions on the A. B or C dimension. It only matters if it is over 160 CM total.

@user-pp7zk5dt4o

Жыл бұрын

Regarding that - Do they mean 160 cm in height? Because I've never seen a suitcase that big and I'm afraid I didn't understand the rules correctly

@ipjonathanis

Жыл бұрын

@@user-pp7zk5dt4o its 160CM total in height length and width

@reynaldoflores4522

Жыл бұрын

A 160 cm suitcase is big as a human being! So unless you're lugging gargantuan suitcases , you should have no problems on the shinkansen.

@leonbrown8228

Жыл бұрын

Is that 160cm total for BOTH luggages? Or each,?

Hi Kim! What type of visa did you apply for to stay in Japan for a year? Are you and Eric working there?

You only need to reserve oversized luggage on the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansens not the others.

Ok. We need videos of the dog! Thanks for the helpful info. Japan in 27 days 18 hours

Booked tickets for Dec/Jan! Can you make a video about what to do when things might be closed for Christmas New Year period? Heading to Kyoto and Osaka region. Thanks 😊

@kimdao

Жыл бұрын

Christmas isn't a holiday in Japan, on new years I found that usually on the 1st a lot of stores are closed but it's only for 1-2 days

I heard about the first one and downloaded the sos thing (along with another app someone else recommended). I have no problems with 5, I haven't stopped wearing one haha.

I had similar issues lately charging my SUICA card using Apple Pay with a Canadian Visa. Apple Pay -> SUICA works fine with Canadian Mastercard.