Japan Is The Best Country To Be Homeless (

Japan’s dangerous side is not something you hear a lot about. Sure, you hear about Yakuza and earthquakes, but you're also told Japan is the safest county on earth. Well, there was an easy way to test that. I was in Tokyo, the world's largest megacity, and decided to check out Sanya, the most notorious neighborhood in the city. The different parts like Minowa and Yoshiwara were known for all kinds of nefarious activity.
How would it be for an American who just wanders in? Well, I wasn't quite expecting this..
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  • @SabbaticalTommy
    @SabbaticalTommy11 ай бұрын

    Always a fun time in Japan

  • @makaylamartin8756

    @makaylamartin8756

    11 ай бұрын

    love your videos

  • @Mr.Batsuperior

    @Mr.Batsuperior

    11 ай бұрын

    Hittin another hood, hey you should do a video in Yokosuka the Honcho area across the Navy Base, you will definitely get a good filming there I'm thinking... I was stationed there go to the Pumpkin live bar on the honcho and ask for Kiyo, tell him that heard about from your viewer's that are friends with him from past..

  • @Mr.Batsuperior

    @Mr.Batsuperior

    11 ай бұрын

    Stop in the FRA down the honcho is the fleet reserve association is a bar too, just ideas but you'll see the Navy at night 🌃 you'll find it intriguing Yokosuka Japan where east meets west in Tokyo

  • @ScubaJelly

    @ScubaJelly

    11 ай бұрын

    I really hope you can make more videos of Japan and possibly make them longer. Appreciate the content.

  • @blakereneehope

    @blakereneehope

    11 ай бұрын

    Why that guy kicked you out of the food place? Free advertising.

  • @jenss.3613
    @jenss.361311 ай бұрын

    I am always intrigued by the lack of vandalism in Japan. I mean the vending machines. Here in Germany, any vending machine gets sprayed and maliciously destroyed. You can not see a clean working vending machine except at busy hotspots like airports or big city train stations.

  • @brianjschumer

    @brianjschumer

    11 ай бұрын

    ITS THE PINK ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM..WHEN YOU LET IN DISRESPECTFUL 3RD WORLDERS THRU MASS OPEN BORDERS AND ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION YOU "DUMB" DOWN A COUNTRY..THINK GERMANY 25 YEARS AGO TO NOW

  • @maiy8786

    @maiy8786

    11 ай бұрын

    How long have you been living in Germany? Asking because at some point you should understand why things are the way they are here.

  • @chiefenumclaw7960

    @chiefenumclaw7960

    11 ай бұрын

    @@maiy8786 comment deleted.

  • @illegal.anglo88

    @illegal.anglo88

    11 ай бұрын

    Is it due to the mass immigration? I always found native Germans to be extremely respectful and organized kinda like the Japanese.

  • @spencerricketts8025

    @spencerricketts8025

    11 ай бұрын

    You should see American vending machines💀💀

  • @cdr9570
    @cdr957011 ай бұрын

    I have been living in Tokyo for 22 years, never had any issue. Last time I went back to France in 2019 I almost got mugged on the RER B train immediately after leaving Roissy airport, always a lovely time coming home.

  • @peetiegonzalez1845
    @peetiegonzalez184511 ай бұрын

    The traffic accident total was for the whole of Tokyo-to (23 wards). Those are pretty good numbers IMHO. Koban would be best described as a "police box". For your viewers' info.. they are on street corners every half-mile or so apart. Sometimes unmanned but usually staffed with one or two local beat cops. The first restaurant told you the tables were all reserved, but didn't mention the counter. Could have been miscommunication but it's also quite likely he didn't want the hassle of trying to communicate with a foreigner or deal with the fact you're filming. Despite your decent Japanese! Dude your "ghetto" sake was shochu. And quite a popular brand! iichiko.

  • @Jager-gq1bv

    @Jager-gq1bv

    11 ай бұрын

    Yea the huge bottle in combinis with shochu and whiskey are ruff

  • @tomas-qr2el

    @tomas-qr2el

    6 ай бұрын

    shochu is so good!

  • @pulsatingsausageboy2076
    @pulsatingsausageboy207611 ай бұрын

    I’d live in Tokyo’s worst neighborhood no problem. Nicer than a lot of middle class neighborhoods in America.

  • @AmalekTrought
    @AmalekTrought11 ай бұрын

    It’s really dope how you explore the unknown areas and the tourist areas in Japan. It gives people a complete experience!

  • @VL1975

    @VL1975

    11 ай бұрын

    Dat is dope!

  • @deborahbaker4770

    @deborahbaker4770

    11 ай бұрын

    Did you see the video when he was in Africa ? a little black girl was scared of him because she had never seen a white man and thought he was a ghost he scared the crap out of her he didn’t do anything to scare her she just was scared ‼️ I don’t remember how long it had been but he went back to her village to see if she would still be scared of him she was a little older and she wasn’t scared of him it was cute he gave her a dress i think I give him credit for going to strange and sometime’s scary places by himself that takes a lot of guts ‼️💯👍🏻😬

  • @alphaeligon9226

    @alphaeligon9226

    11 ай бұрын

    Not just the guts he got, but the polygot ability he has! Tommy polygot motivator & travel inspiring blogger!

  • @alphaeligon9226

    @alphaeligon9226

    11 ай бұрын

    Nishinari, Sanya, Owen...places to remember in Tokyo!

  • @Kaygee79
    @Kaygee7911 ай бұрын

    It's really great when you can communicate in various languages. Makes it so much easier to do everything!

  • @funnypeople999
    @funnypeople99911 ай бұрын

    Your videos are awesome dude. Thank you for taking the time to do them. I hope you enjoy making them as much as we enjoy watching!

  • @Porterwavin
    @Porterwavin11 ай бұрын

    Can't wait to see what more Japan content tommy has in store for us! It's my favorite.

  • @PeteyHoudini
    @PeteyHoudini11 ай бұрын

    You're iconic, dude. I'm Canadian and speak fluent English and French, very good Spanish and German. Your linguistic skills are top notch. I heard your French, pas mal. You can get by in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Japanese. Hats off! You make me laugh every time I see that video looking for Gwuagwua in Rwanda.

  • @Nazax

    @Nazax

    11 ай бұрын

    Sí, Sabbatical tiene mucha cultura en general. Es muy hábil y también se lo nota honesto, que es lo que más aprecio de alguien.

  • @PeteyHoudini

    @PeteyHoudini

    11 ай бұрын

    @@user-md5pz4ok5d I like the guy

  • @PeteyHoudini

    @PeteyHoudini

    11 ай бұрын

    @@Nazax Listo

  • @tengokuvision

    @tengokuvision

    11 ай бұрын

    yes, exactly! Tommy is very smart and has a great sense or humor. I'm Russian and I speak English. I'm also learning Japanese but I just can't wrap my head around on how he learned it so fast. It's quite a hard language to acquire imo. And yeah the Rwanda episode is a pure comedy 😂😂

  • @mitchellwilley7208

    @mitchellwilley7208

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@tengokuvision use duolingo and babel apps. I started learning Spanish and in 3 days I learnt over 120 words. I probably put a good 12-18hours in over those 3 days. This is kinda weird but I think of word in another language like a synonym. Also you can associate remembering things with your past memories, objects, colors, smells, numbers what ever works best for you. The human brain has little hacks you can do to help improve memory. You should look into cognitive behavioral therapy.

  • @rkmatt8761
    @rkmatt876110 ай бұрын

    Hadn’t seen a recent video from you. I hope your doing ok

  • @boycewebb
    @boycewebb10 ай бұрын

    Sabbatical has got to be some sort of Savant. His ability with languages and his remarkable communication skills with people are nearly unbelievable. He makes me sort of proud to be an American. He represents this country with class and cool.

  • @OneZoNinja

    @OneZoNinja

    7 ай бұрын

    Its so true they all seem super surprised at how well he can speak their language. From what ive seen, most of them even say it out loud. "Wow, you speak good Japanese/ Chinese. I agree even though I dont speak the language.

  • @GPTblacksmith

    @GPTblacksmith

    6 ай бұрын

    I’m new to this channel and the dude’s Japanese seems remarkable and effortless. So he does this in multiple languages!? Incredible

  • @takashinishida9113
    @takashinishida911311 ай бұрын

    I'll tell you about a brief history of Sanya. After the WWⅡ, big cities like Tokyo and Osaka needed a lot of construction workers to rebuild from the wartime air-raid destruction. Thus, a lot of people were gathered from all over the countries and the place like Sanya provided cheap temporary lodgings for many day wokers. Most of construction workers returned home or went somewhere at the time that the reconstruction businesses were almost over. And yet, some day workers continued to stay around Sanya areas without stable jobs, since residence fees and other prices are less expensive compared with other places in Tokyo. They seem to be left behind and create poor communities.

  • @Richard87H
    @Richard87H11 ай бұрын

    I Always look forward to a new addition of Tommy filled adventures! Thanks!!

  • @ebat5069
    @ebat506911 ай бұрын

    You taught me alot- I always felt uncomfortable when other cultures were around me because I felt like I did not know the right way to be around them- now I feel like I can just be myself and they will just accept it and be ok with it because I am a foreigner!:)

  • @eliwetch2944

    @eliwetch2944

    10 ай бұрын

    That’s awesome

  • @mynameis63
    @mynameis6311 ай бұрын

    Really great message in there Tommy...thanks for your work.

  • @DecemberNames
    @DecemberNames9 ай бұрын

    I just wanted to take a moment to say how amazing your video was! I was really impressed with the quality of the footage, the editing, and the overall presentation. You did a great job of explaining the topic in a clear and concise way, and I learned a lot from watching your video.

  • @johndeyo
    @johndeyo11 ай бұрын

    Oh man I didn’t even know ueno was supposed to be a sketchy place but it definitely makes sense now. I got lost there a few months ago and accidentally stumbled upon a really sketchy part. While cutting through alleys I came out to a large street with probably 100 sex clubs on it, and every club had a bouncer and 5 to 10 girls outside just shivering in the february cold to “advertise”. I was also the only westerner around and everyone was just staring at me in a “what are you doing here” kind of way. I noped away from there real fast.

  • @peetiegonzalez1845

    @peetiegonzalez1845

    11 ай бұрын

    Did you at least note the street name? Asking for a friend, lol.

  • @chiefenumclaw7960

    @chiefenumclaw7960

    11 ай бұрын

    @@peetiegonzalez1845 Is it considered Politically Correct to say that I wish we had Soap Lando in the U.S.? I mean, I have no idea what goes on in there, it just sounds cool.

  • @user-lz9su4pq1h

    @user-lz9su4pq1h

    11 ай бұрын

    @@chiefenumclaw7960 I've been to one, it's a bit legally in the grey area since they seem to advertise their "bathhouse" services on the front but they're basically prostitution services. Many of them have prices outside the store but the real price or 総額 will tend to be much higher since it only includes the price to enter the bath and doesnt include additional services like having the girl service you.

  • @ALeaud

    @ALeaud

    8 ай бұрын

    @@peetiegonzalez1845 As a foreigner, you likely won't be able to enter any of them, even if you speak Japanese.

  • @danbailey1381
    @danbailey138111 ай бұрын

    Thank you for taking your time filming these rarely seen locations.

  • @timothyrill3825
    @timothyrill382511 ай бұрын

    I have known Japanese people to be respectful, hard working , raised with respect for others and honorable. It is amazing as is your video!

  • @szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821

    @szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821

    9 ай бұрын

    Please go tell that to Chinese and Korean and see what they say given their past history. LOL!

  • @stevens1041

    @stevens1041

    8 ай бұрын

    @@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821 bro, this is an incredibly long time ago at this point. Koreans, yes, I feel great sympathy for them. Chinese, they are the ones supporting North Korea and military government in Burma. Japan did evil things over 70 years ago at this point but they stopped. China supporting the Burmese Army to terrorize its citizens, and North Korea right now, today.

  • @KiprutoR
    @KiprutoR8 ай бұрын

    I like the way you end your videos...very insightful and you leave your viewers to think about it deeply

  • @lynnsbomb
    @lynnsbomb11 ай бұрын

    That was awesome as always. Such great people to be so welcoming and friendly. Even away from tourist traps. Thx to you and the Japanese people that was fun.

  • @sandels1337
    @sandels133711 ай бұрын

    We hope that you keep doing these videos for long time. Thank you

  • @travellinmark2745
    @travellinmark274511 ай бұрын

    Another great video. Thanks Tommy.

  • @HackerReportBFH
    @HackerReportBFH11 ай бұрын

    Japan seems to have an ingrained idea of how things should be done. Then I notice that countries that are homogenous and smaller size are often the safest and most respectful. And for Japan specifically, it seems that people from other nations that move there realize it's their responsibility to become part of that structure and composition. Without rampant urban sprawl, they are always in contact with this structure and see the benefits, likely making it easier to continue it or be shamed. Of course not all of Japan is the same and there are different was to perceive these ideas here, plus the countless other factors that play a role.

  • @earlysda

    @earlysda

    9 ай бұрын

    The nail that sticks out, gets hammered down.

  • @mrmyrdle
    @mrmyrdle10 ай бұрын

    Where you at Tommy? Huntsville, AL here. Looking forward to the next adventure!

  • @PeteyHoudini
    @PeteyHoudini11 ай бұрын

    Glad you're back. You are my fav. Travel Vlogger.

  • @vioreliachim5646
    @vioreliachim564611 ай бұрын

    Entertaining and educational. Thank you Sabbatical Dude.

  • @YOLOnyc
    @YOLOnyc11 ай бұрын

    I've walked all around Ueno, never even knew it was considered dangerous. Japan is an amazing place!

  • @chandrabenny3557
    @chandrabenny355711 ай бұрын

    Tomy is the coolest dude. I like his content,always very inspiring .Stay safe,buddy 🖖🤟

  • @calvin3140
    @calvin314011 ай бұрын

    Love this video, so down to earth and funny at times

  • @pixill4ted593
    @pixill4ted59311 ай бұрын

    Super fantastic content as usual ❤

  • @Matthew-ul8vi
    @Matthew-ul8vi10 ай бұрын

    Hey I hope all is well man. Reached out to you and haven't heard anything. But I do pray you are alright.

  • @kcjones6034
    @kcjones603411 ай бұрын

    Japan is an interesting place, thanks for showing us around ✌️😎

  • @keptleroymg6877
    @keptleroymg687711 ай бұрын

    I anticipated your return to Japan for long and I cherish every minute you show us in it

  • @Justinvdv
    @Justinvdv11 ай бұрын

    Love the content per usual

  • @paranoidhumanoid
    @paranoidhumanoid11 ай бұрын

    The main reason why Japan is so safe is because they are a very image-conscious and classist society. If you spit gum or throw trash on the street, or steal change from a tip jar or carjack, you would be called "low class" or "trashy". That in itself is more _self-policing_ than being apprehended by law enforcement. No one wants to be called or perceived as "low class" -- absolutely no one. An arrest, especially if people are around watching (judging), would be the most _unthinkable_ and ultimate embarassment, whereas here in the States, in striking contrast, being rebellious, defiant, and even getting arrested is worn like a badge of honor! Go figure. 🤦‍♀

  • @playmakersmusic

    @playmakersmusic

    11 ай бұрын

    This is so true. Not just in Japan, in most Asian countries, people tend to follow the norm. Whereas when I see videos of people in the West, they want to do things to stand out, and that means even pissing off the people around them. Collectivism is still active in Asia, while a lot of Western countries prefer to have "every man for himself" attitude.

  • @Peatingtune

    @Peatingtune

    11 ай бұрын

    The Japanese are extraordinarily "trouble-averse." Most ordinary Japanese people will do almost anything to avoid inviting trouble for themselves and their families/close circles. It's a society that prizes introverts and privacy is a big deal. No one wants an audience, no one wants a bad reputation and, perhaps most importantly, no one wants to be bothered by anyone else. The best way to ensure that people can mind their own business in peace and quiet is for everyone to behave themselves when they go out in public. The Japanese people who disturb the peace are despised not only for their "low class" activities, but for the apparent absence of any reasonable sense of self-preservation. That an individual wouldn't mind being stared at or considered an asshole is deeply disturbing. Seeing such a person is like seeing that famous breast-feeding "human-dog hybrid" art piece.

  • @jumpinjehoshaphat1951

    @jumpinjehoshaphat1951

    11 ай бұрын

    Most Americans would be mortified if they were arrested, but there is a significant subset who seem to have no shame.

  • @Vikingskog

    @Vikingskog

    11 ай бұрын

    Its a homogenous country with a high IQ conscientiousness people with a somewhat collectivist/conformist nature, thats why. Scandinavia (where im from) used to be kinda similar when i was young when it was still extremly homogenous, you could leave stuff unlocked, very safe, never saw or heard about any crime etc.

  • @paranoidhumanoid

    @paranoidhumanoid

    11 ай бұрын

    The general rule of thumb to thrive in Japanese society is to not be loud, follow their ways, and don't act trashy and rebellious and you'll be just fine.

  • @lemagreengreen
    @lemagreengreen10 ай бұрын

    The Japanese lady telling the foreigner that the machine is for washing clothes made me laugh loudly, I wonder what she thought about that whole interaction

  • @jaswan79
    @jaswan7911 ай бұрын

    I follow a lot of travel vloggers, but Tommy is definitely my favorite.

  • @JordanGreenan
    @JordanGreenan11 ай бұрын

    Love your Japan videos!

  • @crazycolombian305
    @crazycolombian30511 ай бұрын

    Tokyo is so clean for being one the biggest cities really remarkable how respectful people are on the other side of the world. I've said this many times respect isn't everything it's the only thing to sanity and peace. Very jealous of those places what happened in America?

  • @PoboyMusic

    @PoboyMusic

    8 ай бұрын

    Diversity happened. Next question?

  • @crazycolombian305

    @crazycolombian305

    8 ай бұрын

    @@PoboyMusic 😆

  • @Dafty2k

    @Dafty2k

    7 ай бұрын

    @@PoboyMusicif that’s true. Then why is Australia not an utter shithole like the us

  • @user-re9mz2bt1e

    @user-re9mz2bt1e

    7 ай бұрын

    @@crazycolombian305 Majority of white folks communites back in the day were just as clean as this, until immigration and mixing with other folks.

  • @crazycolombian305

    @crazycolombian305

    7 ай бұрын

    @@user-re9mz2bt1e Yeah I'm sure that's true to a point some cultures like to be left alone and some don't. ✌🏼

  • @xanderdesignshop
    @xanderdesignshop11 ай бұрын

    Your videos are the best, Tommy! I wish I could travel with you to Japan.....you would be the BEST tour guide. Cheers!

  • @xanderdesignshop

    @xanderdesignshop

    11 ай бұрын

    Tommy, I just got a message from you saying you have something for me? Is it true? I sent you an email, but am not sure if you are able to get it while traveling....I am excited to see!

  • @thomas-marx
    @thomas-marx11 ай бұрын

    Fantaatic as usual!!! I haven't been along for a foreign ride for awhile. Thanks Tommy!

  • @vovobillinbrazil
    @vovobillinbrazil11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the trip... Good time as always.

  • @probablywhy
    @probablywhy10 ай бұрын

    is tommy alright? why he been gone for so long??

  • @sryksma
    @sryksma11 ай бұрын

    Japan is really a great country, I hope the people will protect their culture and identity, love from Indonesia

  • @playmakersmusic

    @playmakersmusic

    11 ай бұрын

    A lot of Japanese are protecting their culture, but some Westerners want to export their culture to Japan

  • @sryksma

    @sryksma

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@playmakersmusic yeah it often happens to the most popular place or country, places that have the most tourist attractions.

  • @dennissheckleburg9775

    @dennissheckleburg9775

    11 ай бұрын

    Europe should’ve done the same, oh wait, millions of migrants came

  • @gardencity3558

    @gardencity3558

    11 ай бұрын

    @@playmakersmusic Good luck with that. On the surface Japan may seem Westernized but ince you get to know them the Japanese are the most insular people I've ever met.

  • @jordy786

    @jordy786

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@playmakersmusicWesterners? You mean m▪︎slims who seek to islamize the world and dont integrate any place they go too. Westerners respect Japan because they are respectable, educated people who dont impose their culture or religion on anyone

  • @fernandoscrenci4874
    @fernandoscrenci487411 ай бұрын

    A very interesting video , especially near the end!!

  • @keithbrandon8540
    @keithbrandon854011 ай бұрын

    Great that you venture into the lesser visited areas by utubers to show us viewers. Interesting as well as surprising. Thanks.

  • @Picasso_Picante92
    @Picasso_Picante9211 ай бұрын

    I was just in Ueno two days ago. Best Chinese food is in Ameyoko. Just follow the locals. I grew up in Brooklyn in the 70s and 80s. I used to step over addicts and dead bodies when leaving my home to go to school. So even the sketchiest neighbourhood here (e.g kabuki cho in Shinjuku) is 1950s white suburbia compared to what I experienced in New York.

  • @misslovejoy1665
    @misslovejoy16659 ай бұрын

    Hey Tommy, I'm a huge fan of your channel and love traveling via your videos. I just wanted to say I hope you're well! It's been a while since we last heard from you and I hope everything is okay with you!!!

  • @ightholmes
    @ightholmes11 ай бұрын

    Amazing KZreadr making his rounds. Well deserved recognition

  • @genji2593
    @genji259311 ай бұрын

    love your vids bro

  • @khulekaninyuswa721
    @khulekaninyuswa72110 ай бұрын

    It's been 3 weeks... Is he okay?

  • @Finn11233

    @Finn11233

    10 ай бұрын

    5 weeks really isn't too long in the grand scheme of things, I am sure he is doing just fine x

  • @khulekaninyuswa721

    @khulekaninyuswa721

    10 ай бұрын

    @@Finn11233 5 weeks is a long time for a travel vlogger!

  • @blususpect
    @blususpect11 ай бұрын

    Sabbatical is that one cool Gaijin friend

  • @Birdman9999

    @Birdman9999

    11 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂😂

  • @zerry6184
    @zerry618411 ай бұрын

    blessed by an upload by sabbatical again :)

  • @elliotmotola5348
    @elliotmotola534811 ай бұрын

    Totally excellent another video done.

  • @tm3xyz
    @tm3xyz9 ай бұрын

    Tommy responded to my message, he is fine and will be back soon.

  • @DT2023Jesusislord.

    @DT2023Jesusislord.

    9 ай бұрын

    That’s great. I was getting a little concerned, thanks for letting us know. Have a great week.

  • @danielpin7472

    @danielpin7472

    9 ай бұрын

    he was probably on a meth binge. ok.

  • @shirleylee2885

    @shirleylee2885

    9 ай бұрын

    Did he take a summer vacation?

  • @moshack
    @moshack11 ай бұрын

    It was not a ramen shop that doubled as a laundry, it was a laundromat that had a Ramen vending machine so the people waiting for their clothes to wash and dry can buy ramen. But you must have really known that.

  • @conradbo1
    @conradbo19 ай бұрын

    This is a wonderful video. I have learned a lot.

  • @TimeTravelWalk
    @TimeTravelWalk11 ай бұрын

    This is too funny 😂 😢 much love and enjoyed the video

  • @drinksomewater123
    @drinksomewater12310 ай бұрын

    Where is Tommy!?

  • @mehdan2
    @mehdan211 ай бұрын

    not discrimination against the chinese restaurant per se, but japanese place huge emphasis on authenticity/honmono...think like this: not many chinese people would go to an american opened chinese restaurant in china or in the us

  • @youme1414

    @youme1414

    11 ай бұрын

    "Huge emphasis" sounds like discrimination to me.

  • @SolarNeonFlare

    @SolarNeonFlare

    11 ай бұрын

    @@youme1414 ok so if i'm in my area and there's local restaurants then a foreign one, should i force myself to the foreign one because some people think that's discriminatory while I'm in my own country? lol nothing against chinese but it's the natural way of things they could have been any other nation. say italian pizzaria it doesn't matter.

  • @youme1414

    @youme1414

    11 ай бұрын

    @@SolarNeonFlare Try to watch the video again. Your example is very wrong. What happens in this case is that the Japanese enter into the restaurant and only to find out it is owned by Chinese and they leave. Patronizing local restaurants shouldn't be discriminatory. In fact, the Chinese restaurant and the owner or worker has lived there for 18 good years and that is local enough. What some of them do is a sign of discrimination. A bold way to say you are not welcome here.

  • @SolarNeonFlare

    @SolarNeonFlare

    11 ай бұрын

    @@youme1414 eh, that's life. They're welcome enough that some eat, if we go by this approach of welcoming everyone then it turns into USA / EUrope, a cesspit that doesn't have an identity anymore, especially if you look at europe, western side. It's good for people to wanna stick to their own and natural. Maybe the guys in the clip got in and thought they'd find a different kind of dish or decided to leave, can't rly put it down based on this video can we now?

  • @youme1414

    @youme1414

    11 ай бұрын

    @@SolarNeonFlare How do you mean? Seriously, most countries have their identities yet most welcome immigrants. This is not even about welcoming influx of immigrants but about accepting those who are already there. This is covert discrimination to accept such a display of ignorance claim of support for identity or whatever. It is clear we humans still haven't learnt a thing or more from nature and understand who we really are as animals. We aren't that special as we believe in the scheme of things of the universe. Why do we have to subject others to some petty disregards? We have to learn to respect and tolerate one another.

  • @niCop411
    @niCop41110 ай бұрын

    Tommy, I've been watching your videos since the ones from Argentina. Your content is UNIQUE. Thank you.

  • @user-dy6qn2zz5b
    @user-dy6qn2zz5b11 ай бұрын

    How or what platform did you use to learn to speak Japanese? to crunch up on learning on it in a month, seeing you and hearing you talk to the locals as you also get praise from them for speaking good Japanese, I am very intrigued. I'm glad I came across your videos. Really really straightforward content and informative.

  • @isosthenie8271
    @isosthenie827111 ай бұрын

    I lived in Kamagasaki for a while. "Sketchy", yes, but you know, I wasnt concerned with my safety at night at all. The moment I hit European ground again I started to miss having these types of really long walks.

  • @nextinstitute7824

    @nextinstitute7824

    8 ай бұрын

    I'm European. What's the problem with taking long walks at night? Where are you when you are too afraid to go out?

  • @freecon144
    @freecon14411 ай бұрын

    Thank you for a good report of Ueno area. I'm a fan of your channel. Let me make a small comments. "Yoshiwara" you mentioned is the name of RedLight district. ”Yoshiwara" name was deleted and its district is inside "Minowa" town. and RedLight business is kept alive. Their business is closely monitored by police. "Sanya" is the word of the district character which means the town of day laborer. In the past, It seemed similar to Nishinari of Osaka you are familiar with. The old guy said Sanya has changed.

  • @IdreamIsoar
    @IdreamIsoar8 ай бұрын

    Recent subscriber and thoroughly enjoying your posts 😊 Thank you.

  • @xsjadoridersc
    @xsjadoridersc5 ай бұрын

    Great video and I love all the kei trucks. They are so cool!

  • @NeonGenesis808
    @NeonGenesis80811 ай бұрын

    I hear you, it's often a bit of a trip when you realise you can fully let your guard down in Japan. Now I'm not saying you walk around all other places being paranoid but when you've been in Japan for a short period of time you understand that you'd have to be going out of your way to get into any kind of trouble.

  • @availablity3173
    @availablity317311 ай бұрын

    This was sudden Traveling to all the dangerous place is like heaven to him!

  • @RayyanKesnan
    @RayyanKesnan10 ай бұрын

    Just started watching your Nahuatl videos! If you don't mind me asking, how do you finance all the traveling you do? I'd love to go off and do this but I don't really have a plan.

  • @Joseph-nw3gw
    @Joseph-nw3gw11 ай бұрын

    Im really suprised that your subscription has caught up with Iam Marwa...who was ahead of you by 100k subscribers. I follow both you so so i have been keen. Congrats.

  • @frednerk2127
    @frednerk212711 ай бұрын

    Yeah totally agree, I've cycled and free camped all over Japan. Met so many beautiful people in places that I've been told not to go to. Everyone has a story to tell you.

  • @user-bf7td1gn3t
    @user-bf7td1gn3t11 ай бұрын

    Whaaaat, I was in a Hotel in Ueno when I was there. Although there were a lot more trash than usual, I didn’t get assaulted by homeless people during the night walking in the alleyways. I didn’t even know it was considered a hood.

  • @elizabethprice3009
    @elizabethprice300911 ай бұрын

    It would be the ultimate experience just to go along with you on a journey. Seriously!!!

  • @FrenchieLearn
    @FrenchieLearn3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing you traveling with us. For people who do not have a chance to explore the world and who want to learn English. It is so lucky that I could watch you high quality videos and at the same time learning English. And learn your polite way to interact with people.

  • @ApolloLax
    @ApolloLax11 ай бұрын

    Best travel vlogger on KZread. I like your big picture reflections

  • @jameswelch628
    @jameswelch62811 ай бұрын

    Sure is a lot cleaner than the USA.

  • @paranoidhumanoid

    @paranoidhumanoid

    11 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @icantbelieveya
    @icantbelieveya11 ай бұрын

    I'm going there in a few months. Thanks for doing the recon. I was really concerned about the imminent danger and risks that awaited when I arrived. (Insert laughter here)

  • @HotPockets-40k
    @HotPockets-40k11 ай бұрын

    Sabbat you never fail to entertain my dude

  • @Mr.Batsuperior
    @Mr.Batsuperior11 ай бұрын

    Because the culture is very respectful and responsible to each other, your right...

  • @rsbutz1

    @rsbutz1

    11 ай бұрын

    Maybe those seniors are onto something!

  • @arnaureig4409

    @arnaureig4409

    11 ай бұрын

    There is also a lack of a certain group of “people”...

  • @MetalBansheeX

    @MetalBansheeX

    10 ай бұрын

    @arnaureig4409 so... to whom are you referring to exactly?

  • @WhosthatHotspice

    @WhosthatHotspice

    9 ай бұрын

    @@MetalBansheeX Black people, more specifically African-Americans. I guess this is what he is referring to.

  • @sleeplessstu
    @sleeplessstu11 ай бұрын

    “Sketchy” hardly describes ANY neighborhood in Tokyo. The only way you get yourself in trouble is by allowing a street barker to pull you into a girly bar where they’ll hijack your credit card 😂.

  • @westho7314

    @westho7314

    11 ай бұрын

    Looking for trouble will always be rewarded with trouble. Most bars that offer or advertise trouble at the front door are at least honest about it, The customers naiveness & gullability is usually obvious, especially when they;re looking to get drunk and paying for pleasures that they can't seem to meet or find in the order of life.

  • @EJTHEMASTER
    @EJTHEMASTER9 ай бұрын

    Excellent work. i know it's hard. Work for content waiting for your next videos stay well sir

  • @lukapletikos8137
    @lukapletikos813711 ай бұрын

    Keep making Japan videos, very interesting! Maybe show a smaller town, talk to locals..

  • @REALjackiehu
    @REALjackiehu9 ай бұрын

    The most dangerous part of Tokyo looks better than any borough in NYC, the safest large city in the US. It's a tragedy.

  • @headlesschicken111

    @headlesschicken111

    26 күн бұрын

    Disgraceful

  • @Kirikenz
    @Kirikenz11 ай бұрын

    Ameyoko in Ueno is definitely underrated

  • @johndeyo

    @johndeyo

    11 ай бұрын

    Absolutely. My most enjoyable meal while visiting japan was in ameyoko. I picked a random hole in the wall place with a kanji only menu and i got to try some really unique foods I never thought I would eat.

  • @tiara891ify
    @tiara891ify11 ай бұрын

    I always tell people this guy is my favorite KZreadr

  • @timokho20
    @timokho2011 ай бұрын

    Ive spent quite some time in Ueno, in my experience, its the area in the block of Nakamachi-dori which is probably more unsafe with a lot of night clubs and bars and when i walked there i got approached a lot by sketchy guys and girls trying to lure me in. The other side of the main street that runs through Ueno where you ate next to the tracks is much safer and more popular with many restaurants and shopping.

  • @bigbadjohn128
    @bigbadjohn12811 ай бұрын

    Since I've only recently discovered Tommy's channel, does anyone happen to know what camera this man uses? Is it a DJI? A GoPro?

  • @turnip5359

    @turnip5359

    11 ай бұрын

    i reckon its one of those sony action cameras

  • @bigbadjohn128

    @bigbadjohn128

    11 ай бұрын

    After more investigation, (3:44) it appears to be a GoPro. Too boxy to be anything else.

  • @ClaireMahaDream
    @ClaireMahaDream9 ай бұрын

    Dude please let us know if you are ok! ❤

  • @babypapaya8229
    @babypapaya822911 ай бұрын

    Interesting reflection on the culture there It opened my eyes

  • @mlx4543
    @mlx454310 ай бұрын

    Is @sabbaticaltommy on a sabbatical? When’s the next video coming out man???

  • @ostroom
    @ostroom10 ай бұрын

    Japan? dangerous? hood? ... Me as a Brazilian: You get out from your home early in the morning, and not even know if you going to have a launchbreak at noon. In Brazil survive is daily basics. Japan is easypeasy

  • @DT2023Jesusislord.
    @DT2023Jesusislord.10 ай бұрын

    Hi bro, How are you?, noticed you haven't posted anything lately, I hope your okay.

  • @WuLi88
    @WuLi888 ай бұрын

    Great videos! If ever you fly thru Guam, it would be interesting to make a video here.

  • @superj5332
    @superj533211 ай бұрын

    @SabbaticalTommy what camera is it you're using. I heard you say Sony in a vid before. But what model?

  • @Slim_T_ODB
    @Slim_T_ODB10 ай бұрын

    Hey man, are you good? Just realized i havent seen an upload from you in a while. I hope everything is ok and you're doing well

  • @Poppy_love59
    @Poppy_love5911 ай бұрын

    Actually in Japan, the Police have a 100% conviction rate. How do you think that is possible? It is pretty simple, in Japan the Police can arrest and detain you indefinitely until you confess, no matter how long it takes. So if you ever want to see the outside world ever a again, the sooner you confess the sooner you'll get to trial and maybe just maybe you'll get a short prison sentence!

  • @yo2trader539

    @yo2trader539

    8 ай бұрын

    The conviction rate is not 100% and it's not even the police's decision to indict or not. The conviction rate is high because Japanese prosecutors only go after crimes which they're sure they can prove in court. Otherwise, it's a fishing expedition and a waste of time and tax money.

  • @michaelanthonyanthony9131
    @michaelanthonyanthony91317 ай бұрын

    Alright man thanks for filming my favorite country,wish I could join you there man

  • @yasminapo-aroundtheworld
    @yasminapo-aroundtheworld11 ай бұрын

    Nice Video, we also want to Tokio but next year 😊 have a great time 🇯🇵❤️❤️