UPDATE: KZread demonetized this video because I showed a Tenga and discussed the Red Light district in Nishinari. To get it remonetized, I had to cut these parts out of the video, which is frustrating. I'm posting the full, uncensored version of the video on my Patreon if you're interested: www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy?fan_landing=true Thanks for all the kind words. 頑張ります

@Aurora_Animates

Жыл бұрын

Yoo

@BakerWild

Жыл бұрын

Japan! I'm so prepared for this!

@LearnSpanishWorld

Жыл бұрын

Awesome amigo! What a nice surprise! Japan!...I like how you cover unique, different sides to every country you go to...And you speak Japanese too!!! Wow

@bigglo6855

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!

@Johnny-Michael

Жыл бұрын

The strong dollar allows you to go Japan for half price of what it was a few years ago. So stay awhile you jew.

Yakuza are a very "Don't mess with us and we won't mess with you" kind of group most of the time. I used to live in Musashi Kosugi in Tokyo and locals said Yakuza watched over the area and it was so quiet and safe all the time. Being that I had 2 tattoo sleeves, a group of Yakuza struck up a conversation with me on the train in Shibuya one night and we compared tattoos before one took a giant bottle of whiskey out of his jacket and started drinking it right in the train to the dismay of everyone around him who immediately cleared the area. They were unironically some of the nicest people I've ever met in Japan, just don't get on their bad side and you're good

@MariNate1016

Жыл бұрын

That’s because they have a code.

@boiiofboii6736

Жыл бұрын

I heard they are incredibly racist towards foreigners.

@brattingprincess

Жыл бұрын

@@boiiofboii6736actually it’s because they don’t discriminate many Korean-Japanese ended up as Yakuza

@kitsunerinkan

Жыл бұрын

Some are very racist towards foreigners and some aren’t. I’ve met some who are really nice and seen the super right wing trucks that go around blasting super racist and awful messages, mostly towards Koreans. On the whole, it’s a decent country, and very safe. I’ve gone through the Osaka “hood/slum” places, Kanagawa ones, Saitama, but mostly Tokyo. I’ve been to the nicer areas too, of course, but I’ve been to the not so great areas, and talked to a lot of people. I’ve met kinda batshit people, walked past yakuza offices, seen cult people galore, etc. He likely met many more yakuza than he realized, just from watching his videos. 😂 They have a very strict code of: “don’t eff around, and you won’t find out”. Outsiders are outsiders, but one thing he said is super true: Osaka on the whole has the nicest and most cheerful population. Very open and friendly. Definitely wouldn’t whip a camera out near a known yakuza controlled area. They also have cameras all around their buildings. They see it all. Source: lived here 20 years, mostly in the Kanto area, around Tokyo. I also feel 100% safe walking around places like Kabukicho, hoods/slums, etc here.

@PeaknikMicki

Жыл бұрын

Reminds me that Tokyo is the only place where I've handed my DSLR camera to a punk rocker with mohawk so he could take photo of me with group of other punk rockers. Wouldn't do that anywhere else.

6:02 he waited his whole life for this one moment

@folonrng

Жыл бұрын

and it was worth it. peace dudeeee.

@TYLOTYLOTYLO

Жыл бұрын

PEACE DUDE

@Davavo

Жыл бұрын

Peace homie

@MrLAli-ro5ir

Жыл бұрын

PEACEEEEEEE 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@adrianhilltobar3690

Жыл бұрын

lmaoo i liked the video at that exact moment then checked comments

I really love the way this was filmed. Authentic and no annoying music edited over. This feels vintage almost haha

@MCStairsOfDeath

Жыл бұрын

10000%

@nagato2201

Жыл бұрын

A classic old style vlog

@kingtvt973

Жыл бұрын

Try Tokyo lens aswell he’s not that bad

@gravyhippo

Жыл бұрын

@@kingtvt973 cool! Thanks

@Slavik07

Жыл бұрын

Great point! ❤

Just some notes from a random Japanese ;) The church-ish building you can see across the street, is a Pentecostal church. It's a famous site among people who like sketchy buildings. I mean you can't describe the feeling it gives you when you're right in front. Nothing special tho, Just an old church. The place where Tommy was encouraged to take his camera down is Japan's biggest red light district, Tobita Shinchi. They highly resist being filmed, since prostitution is illegal in Japan, and they're technically breaking the law. However it is a huge market, and many tourists come and spend a ton for the experience you can only get there. The guy on the wheelchair afterwards is explaining that the god of Tobita district is praised at the shrine, so basically that would mean it's shinto but as in many cases, you can't completely separate shinto from buddhism in Japan. By the way I have lived almost my whole life in Japan, and I've never seen anyone study Japanese JUST for a month and speak so well. Big props!! Looking forward to other videos❤️

@maegalroammis6020

5 ай бұрын

we have no good reason to go in your country.

@waltertodd4479

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for that insight...

@maegalroammis6020

3 ай бұрын

i am honestly disgusted about how they are in Japan. i learned they wouldn't help foreigners if they get starved or get homesick, but when they loose objects or look lost , they force still themselves to help them. They don't mind being discriminative , but they still mind being criticized about it. Pathetic. Many Japanese told me "we're sorry if we're like that, but we hope you'il still enjoy our culture" but i have no reason ! Especially if they refuse to show their natural side and prefer to impose us their mechanical side and their systematical shyness! They wouldn't forgive badly spoken japanese! Good reason to strongly dislike them!

This bar interaction is so wholesome on so many levels... How a single guy brought everyone together

@imjustarando7054

Жыл бұрын

Definitely, i dont understand what they are saying most of the time but i like their vibe lol

@nomaschalupas2453

Жыл бұрын

Actually…. That group was together and he joined them. So the group allowed and brought him in. It’s amazing that a group of people could make ONE stranger feel like family. Instead of giving him the side eye and asking him to leave your group alone like most would in my country. Recently in my country you could get attacked from behind for just being Asian.

@dannypants0000

Жыл бұрын

x1000% I've had interactions with Japanese locals just like this, and simply being curious and trying to speak any phrase that I have learned does wonders in building rapport.

@nomaschalupas2453

Жыл бұрын

@@matsci5130 even worse because it makes 2 so called free countries shitty for a stranger, or asians. im in the US

@BabyBirdFOH

Жыл бұрын

@@nomaschalupas2453 no one is attacking Asians in America bruh.

That part towards the end where you took the middle seat between two different groups and immediately made everyone sociable and have a good time - that's a great trait to have. Like a real life superpower.

@BlueZirnitra

Жыл бұрын

Used to be called charisma lol. Superpower¿

@cameronsaunders9020

Жыл бұрын

@@BlueZirnitra right lol "superpower" is wild

@alphaeligon9226

10 ай бұрын

More like eloquent charismatic carismática 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇

@giannilyanicks1718

6 ай бұрын

it's a beautiful country , but full of superficial people who fool foreigners. i don't understand its locals, they allow themselves to criticize foreigners they doesn't know , but when we criticize them they do mind about it. over the years i have seen so much of stupid comments left by some japânese , they literally annoy people who has their right to leave negative comments and saying the truth about their culture. they defend their compatriots but they don't recognize their numerous cultural flaws . they ask us to SpEaK JaPaNesE , but what if we speak it poorly? not anyone has the courage to learn it during decades. some says we must get to know them so they can correct us our japanese , BUT HOW can WE do that?! especially if they refuse to share their feeling and showing us their personality , to always behave like automatons? i have enough of these nonsensical replies and these excessive mysteries, i wants answers said reasonably and honestly!

@LeBronya_James

3 ай бұрын

It’s sad that normal socialising is considered a superpower

I loved the fact that some random guy saw you recording so he stopped and did the peace sign,literally just made my day!

The fact that they call this is a "slum" is just a flex tbh. I mean the houses look more better than the depressing block of flats you find here in central london.

i have really bad social anxiety, so the way you can just sit down at a bar in a foreign country and strike up a conversation is amazing to me! i was in awe the whole time!

@glockdude5472

Жыл бұрын

Just start talking to people, what’s the worst that will happen by speaking to a stranger?

@wilsondassumpcao2089

Жыл бұрын

Me too, and I live in very social country ,Thailand.I could not do what he did due to my social anxiety.

@mits9991

Жыл бұрын

The guy at the store knew exactly what finger u could use to apply the pressure 😭😂😂😂

@vilhelmkron7455

Жыл бұрын

@@wilsondassumpcao2089 yes you could. You believe you can't, that's the only thing thats stopping you. Slowly rewrite your brain. Don't take the easy road

@yz2553

Жыл бұрын

Stop beating yr junk and social anxiety will be minimized

I remember going into a “dangerous “ area in Tokyo there was a loud speaker warning people not to be taken by scammers. I guess it was the “adult” area. I felt safer than anywhere in the United States. The most dangerous thing for me in japan is overeating and becoming a sumo

@Spacedawg879

Жыл бұрын

I bet the most dangerous thing there is getting slammed by a sack of rice

@xVongolaXth

Жыл бұрын

@@Spacedawg879 You're talking about china.

@leonardmulrooney3806

Жыл бұрын

I live in Japan. The most dangerous place in Japan is 1000% safer than any late night diner in the US.

@andyptv1996

Жыл бұрын

Yeah Japan is statistically one of the safest countries in the planet. Even the majority of Yakuza clans have moved into legal business now.

@exudeku

Жыл бұрын

@@xVongolaXth nah, its a common scene in Asia. Each adult Asian-born people you know are 100% got an accident with a sack of rice

I love how you don't have annoying music playing in the background, just genuine interaction.

@emmil8788

9 ай бұрын

What

I am Korean and watching people from my two most favorite countries, the U.S. and Japan, getting along makes me really happy and cheerful. Thanks for this great video.

@SinfullyHera

Жыл бұрын

Only took America destroying their culture and oppressing them for it to happen

@heckincat1406

Жыл бұрын

Respect to you three🇯🇵🇰🇷🇺🇲. Greetings from 🇸🇪

@javiruiz8365

6 ай бұрын

🙄

@maegalroammis6020

6 ай бұрын

koreans are naive.

@maegalroammis6020

3 ай бұрын

koreans have that arrogance

I love when they talk about the most dangerous area's of Japan and I can find a far more dangerous area here in Las Vegas within minutes from my home.

@marcbernicker206

Жыл бұрын

Blacks are not represented there

@rememberthatyoumustdie

Жыл бұрын

People always hyping up japan as this superior gangland 😂. The most amount of crime you’ll see here is like a shoplifting

@chocolatechipslime

Жыл бұрын

And the thing is, small cities in America will record more murders than the entire country of Japan will

@wuhhlfarg5578

Жыл бұрын

Well that's because the US sucks Especially big city's But hey i guess thats what happens when any random idiot can get his hands on guns 24/7

@creamydistortion

Жыл бұрын

America is obsolete.

Absolutely mad how much of Osaka I instantly recognise the location because of the Ryu Ga Gotoku/Yakuza game series. I never fully appreciated how realistic the layout and details are in those games until I saw videos showing the locations which they are based on.

@pfftnuffinpersonalkid1541

Жыл бұрын

Really feels like you've actually been there. Like I know where the Don Quijote is and everything lmao.

@miesmuschel

Жыл бұрын

Ditto

@okmon9215

Жыл бұрын

Been binging the games and as soon as i saw the double bridge I knew where he was

@calebscalzo

Жыл бұрын

Those games are the best series of all time IMO; have them all, even the first 2 on PS2

@Levittchen4G

Жыл бұрын

I also instantly recognized the bridge in the first Yakuza Majima plot

I lived in Sugamo, a suburb where many Yakuza families lived. It was peaceful, safe and charming. Yakuza only harm other Yakuza, and they do it privately. This isn’t Bogotá or a Rio slum. Tokyo is the safest city in the world. Those girls weren’t laughing nervously, they were laughing at the hapless gaijin who was lost.

@Coldberg

5 ай бұрын

What an incredible Bad Video, sorry to say that but i could Not believe it. Zero Input

@maegalroammis6020

5 ай бұрын

japanese just use foreigners as wallets or dictionnary

@LeBronya_James

3 ай бұрын

⁠@@maegalroammis6020You’d be in for a shock when you discover taxes and GLOBAL tourism industry

I love your energy man. A lot of travel vlog guys can seem quite abrasive with locals for my liking. You seem chill and relaxed and not too overbearing. Subscribed!

Having lived in Japan for many years I can relate to everything in this video. It's so real. Sitting in a small bar and chatting to everyone happens all the time, with everyone being so friendly and engaging. His Japanese isn't perfect but who cares? He can speak enough to have a conversation with the locals, which is what it is all about.

@gundamux83

Жыл бұрын

Best way to learn Japanese imo

@McFwoupson

Жыл бұрын

@@gundamux83 best way to learn any language. Live in a country with a foreign language for a year and you'll learn much faster than if you took a class. It's especially good if you study and also live in an area with a language you don't speak. I really want to learn a second language. Practiced Spanish for a while and then just forgot about practicing it.

@excalibro8365

Жыл бұрын

Only happens if you're white...

@beatnik6806

Жыл бұрын

@@excalibro8365 yeah that happens almost everywhere, whites have a good reputation behaving themselves around the world. There is expections but anyway.

@buzz5969

Жыл бұрын

Most JNs went out of there way to practice their English when I lived there for almost 15 years.

It's amazing how a lonely stranger from across the world can sit down with a table of quiet drinkers and over a beer the whole mood shifts and everyone gets loud and starts enjoying themselves more than ever. I don't know if it's a testament to beer or just the power of human interaction but it's cool as hell

@ayylmao2202

Жыл бұрын

Beautifully said!

@ex0duzz

Жыл бұрын

Lol course it's beer. Why do you think people drink for, it allows them to open up and be more "loose". Even sexually.. surprise surprise /s

@cathoderay305

Жыл бұрын

Alcohol allows Japanese people to lower their inhibitions because it provides an excuse for a more natural, less controlled behavior on their part. I shared drinks with many of them while stationed out of Sasebo and taking even a small sip of beer or whiskey gave them an opportunity to blame any ill or uncontrolled behavior on the booze. Inviting them out for drinks is a great way of becoming friends in Japan. Also, Japanese women really enjoy being treated to ice cream.

@BlueZirnitra

Жыл бұрын

He's just a wildcard. Locals in a bar get bored of each other after a while and run out of stuff to talk about. A fresh face with an outgoing personality will bring much needed life to the situation.

@cornstarch4575

Жыл бұрын

I used to this all the time when living in Japan, it's so easy and I miss it a lot. I'm from Australia and you just don't see that here.

This is sooooo vintage 90's, Anthony Bourdain.....Fantastic stuff altogether...I salute you sir🫡

You do solo very well. Great observational narrative. Very personal and random in a fresh way. Thanks

I love how it seemed the bartender person was this quiet background figure but was ALWAYS right there in the mix when it came down to a celebration and a DRINK 🤣😂 what a fun little place

You really go up to people to ask them if there neighborhood is safe and if the Yakuza lives there? Damn. You straight up a savage Gaijin. 😂

@Qqxx22

Жыл бұрын

hes straight up rude or ignorant lol

@nurtbmtv

Жыл бұрын

Pretty rude if you ask me. This is Asia not america

@vermiculus3848

Жыл бұрын

@@nurtbmtv I don't understand, he wasn't intending to be disrespectful, just curious. He cut off the conversation after he noticed her laugh and mentioned it directly after in the video. If he continued prying and asking and being invasive, that would be ignorant or rude.

@8SugarRayRobinson8

Жыл бұрын

@@vermiculus3848 It's considered rude in Asian culture, like if a person walk in a random black neighborhood in the US and suddenly you ask them, is this place dangerous? Are there any Bloods offices nearby?

@vermiculus3848

Жыл бұрын

@@8SugarRayRobinson8 you just gave an example of how you would see it to be offensive, interpretation is subjective based on cultural norms and societal implications and one persons/countries way of conversing might be different. But I'd argue that he recognized his mistake and corrected himself ASAP. I understand that it could've came off that way and was rude but he noticed it and addressed it. This doesn't make him a horrible person or a KZreadr not worth watching, it makes him a human that made a mistake...

Thanks for Taking us along with you Sab. 🤗 Love these Videos.

Such an amazing video! Wow! Loved this! I so love Osaka!!

I’m blown away that every country you go to you adapt so well especially language.

@gytisk6998

Жыл бұрын

Yes im amazed how this guy speaks just about every major language in the world and he learns it in a matter of a month or so (based on travel duration)

@koilamaoh4238

Жыл бұрын

@Flower7 Japanese people can be rather introverted at times, as they would rather not interact with foreigners. As they like to mind their own business, and not being into others. Tends to lead to hikikomori.

@z-z-z-z

Жыл бұрын

Japanese women have blurry vaginas, but seem to be friendly...

@alexganz2582

Жыл бұрын

@@z-z-z-z Underrated comment 😂😂😂

@MartinWasTaken

Жыл бұрын

@@gytisk6998 He doesn't speak about every major language, knowing few words/sentences you learn before you go to a place is not knowing the language. You have to remember this is his job. He isn't clocking into 9-5 while doing this on the side.

Now you're in my backyard! Your Japanese is good! It always amazing how surprised many Japanese are that foreigners speak at all, and how appreciative they are when people try! Have good fun!

Lived in Kamishinjo in Osaka in the late 80's. It brought back a lot of good memories. Your character & personality fits in well with the locals. Great clip.

You are so brave. When you asked if you can sit at that outdoor bar with all those people, I about died. My social anxiety could never. I truly wish I could, but I could never.

Any country you visit, you speak their language. One of the reasons I follow your channel. Great content!

@lyhthegreat

Жыл бұрын

his japanese level is probably at around n5- n4

@emauf

Жыл бұрын

@@lyhthegreat He can interact thats all thats matters

@MariNate1016

Жыл бұрын

@@lyhthegreat facts mfs act like he’s fluent

@lyhthegreat

Жыл бұрын

@@MariNate1016 wouldn't say he's acting but his command of the language is definitely rudimentary.

Just when I thought I couldn't love a culture more in Africa, you go to Japan and do it again. Thanks Tommy!!

@Visible-jb2ew

Жыл бұрын

Africa has many cultures it isn’t just one.

@strandkorbst9643

Жыл бұрын

Africa? What kind of culture is that supposed to be??

@whygamingwhy2404

Жыл бұрын

Gotta absorb other countries culture since he's American, they basically don't have one lmao.

@MetaITurtle

Жыл бұрын

@@strandkorbst9643 I don't think they meant anything by that. Probably don't know another way to express themselves.

@moonstryder1740

Жыл бұрын

​@@strandkorbst9643 stealing probably

Awesome video thanks for sharing!

That last group of people seemed like a pretty good vibe!! Great video!

I live here and tbh, there really are no dangerous areas. You won’t find a single area that you’ll feel “unsafe” or feel like you have to watch your back, like you have to do in most American cities at night.

@davidclaro152

Жыл бұрын

You're right. In my area in Japan as I mentioned about talking about them, you can walk around that neighborhood at night and not much of anything will happen; especially if you're a foreigner. As I also said, they just stick to themselves. The scary and violent setting that the media and documentaries are promoting really is just hype. I know because I've lived in the area for about 20 years. Nothing really happens with the locals.

@rubyy.7374

Жыл бұрын

What about compared to other parts of Japan?

@lilgreen12

Жыл бұрын

White people forget that your a foreigner were ever you go. It might be safe but you have to be respectful of their culture. If this did get robbed he would act shocked like what you expect when your looking for trouble for clout. And your right he wouldn't survive walking around watts or Chicago doing this.

@yungjamez312

Жыл бұрын

@@lilgreen12 there’s legit like 1 robbing a year in Japan bro. Pickpocketing on the other hand

@lilgreen12

Жыл бұрын

@@yungjamez312 yeah you have to be on your guard no matter what. It's probably because I'm from California but still crazy people are everywhere my friend got jumped in korea which is supposed to be a calm place.

19:00 That bar sequence is absolutely amazing. This is everything I love about Asia and that I remember from my first trip in Thailand. I'd say that I was pretty surprised to see this happening in Japan. Perfect exemple once again not to believe everything people say about this or that country until you travel there or watch/listen people's stories there. Going to Tokyo in January. Can't wait. Subscribed right away.

@MCStairsOfDeath

Жыл бұрын

How is it?

@maegalroammis6020

3 ай бұрын

thais and japanese aren't good to socialize.

Absolutely amazing. Thanks so much for the walk along with you, bravest guy I now know. You are hero material for the rest of us that have just never gotten out I guess. You are an adventurer. Thanks! Tod in Las Vegas :)

This is really good, it's nice to see a little in depth Japanese culture and it was good to see you sit down and have a drink and talk with a handful of people, in general very friendly people.

I'm around your age and from New York as well - born in Flushing, but out on Long Island now. I've never been outside of the US, but your videos make me feel like I'm on a trip to the other side of the world. I only found your channel a few months ago but have been enjoying going through your backlog. You're now for sure my favorite travel blogger. You introduce these interesting places without exoticizing the people there, which is something that too many other travel bloggers are guilty of. I hope someday I will be able to visit another country when it's in the cards for me, maybe even meet my own "Tom Hanks". Thanks for the hours of entertainment and education. Much love, Evan.

@polygonkilla

Жыл бұрын

Yo you kidding me - you in NYC - the world is right there. Wanna go to Korea, go to parts of Queens, wanna go to South America, go to Junction Blvd and Roosevelt Ave, in Queens, Wanna visit Guyana or India go to Richmond Hill again Queens, Russia/Ukraine Brighton Beach, Brooklyn. The world, its people and its food are right at your doorstep.

@xensensei

Жыл бұрын

@@polygonkilla I'm sorry but going to those places is nothing like visiting the countries itself. You can't compare Korea to parts of Queens.

@polygonkilla

Жыл бұрын

@@xensensei Yes thats obvious but, if you cant afford to go to all these places - these neighborhoods are the next best thing.

@smithjeff3002

Жыл бұрын

From Flushing too, man: born Flushing Hospital!

@capitalb5889

Жыл бұрын

Buy a plane ticket and go somewhere - not even Canada is very far away!

Japan reminds me so much of my own country, Sweden. People are very reserved and usually don't start a conversation with a stranger but if you take the initiative, we open up. Much like in this video.

@scottvermeulen7805

Жыл бұрын

Just Japan is not completely flooded with (northern) african "refugees" that just come to rob the place and abuse the social system. And any place in Japan is way safer as Sweden is in general.... Even areas where there is Yakuza located you can walk around without feeling unsafe at all.

@alexlarsen6413

Жыл бұрын

Definitely. You open up even more when you're drunk on the streets of Copenhagen, lol

@jonathanseiersen513

Жыл бұрын

@@scottvermeulen7805 oh, grow up.

@mymusic6384

Жыл бұрын

And in Poland :)

@adamt5

Жыл бұрын

I wish it were like that in the west instead of having to smile at everyone. It is not natural.

I caught myself smiling as I watched the bar sequence. What a lot of fun! 😃

As someone with social anxiety who’s also going to visit Japan in a few days, these videos help me be less afraid of interacting with people. It’s really inspiring how you can make friends with locals anywhere on the planet, I aspire to be like that!

@AidenParker

Жыл бұрын

Me too I leaving to go on the 8th of june

@pikapikaachhu

Жыл бұрын

@@AidenParker Aye good luck on your trip!!

@kingdoge69

11 ай бұрын

Hey, how was your trip? Assuming you went or are currently there?

@AidenParker

11 ай бұрын

@@kingdoge69 yeah I’m here currently made it yesterday so far it’s been pretty cool

@kingdoge69

11 ай бұрын

@@AidenParker oh nice, did you travel from the US or Europe? Any Japan travel tips so far?

3:51 The little kid peaking in and promptly walking away from the adult only section is so funny

oh man, I'm so excited for the rest of this! I feel like Japan gets missed off the travel vlogger circuit because it's a fairly mainstream country, but it's also one of the most interesting and best for videos! Love your stuff dude :)

The street corner bar was so quiet and you got everyone having a great time together! That was really cool

This is my first video I've watch in your channel,i love this!!

This guys travel vlogs are raw and real and such a breathe of fresh air in a time when so much travel content online is overproduced, glamorized and all the same. Reminds me a bit of Vagrant Holiday, just real and fun.

enjoyed the video chap..Excellent

You're so chilled and inviting. And I'm only a couple minutes in. :)

In a world where every “reality” series seem to be staged, this was SUCH a breath of fresh air. The chat with the Japanese people at the bar was amazing incredible

@MetaITurtle

Жыл бұрын

It's videos like this where you can see the difference between real and fake

@giannilyanicks1718

Жыл бұрын

othing of genuine.

You have a great gift Tommy. The way you mix with people from all walks of life and get their respect. You do know that most people can't do that, and you do it with ease. Japan seems like such a beautiful country already.

Very enlightening and interesting video of people from Japan and simply another world and culture. Great to see the interactions. It's understood that most people in the world are genuinely peaceful and want to live a normal life without all the extra dramatics

Now this is my kind of sigh seeing tour. Thx for the video.

"There's trash on the escalator, we must be in the slum." That is so true in Japan, it's mostly spotless and you can practically eat off of the floors and sidewalks 🤣🤣🤣

Finally been waiting for this trip, bless you Tommy. These videos are special

It was so cool to see the river! I've spent tons of time there in the Yakuza video games, in Sotonbori lol that's crazy! I might have to see it in person.

Damn, that bar scene was super wholesome! I’m ngl I skipped through until that part because this vid just popped in my recommended, but they welcomed and talked to him like they were friends all along lol. Was nice to see. Drinking a few shots myself to this vid, so cheers 🍻

This was my first time watching one of your videos and it was great! Looking forward to watch more videos from Japan.

Stayed a month in Nishinari a few years back. I love that neighborhood so much, part of me is always there. Thank you for making this it brought back a lot of wonderful memories.

The experience you shared with the family at the little bar was so pure. So happy you got to have that, I hope to share a similar one in the future

@Ohnooooohnoooonnono

Жыл бұрын

I’m gunna Spank u harder than my nan spanks her nan

Very interesting to see this side of Japan. I was surprised by how much the people at the bar opened up to you, that didn't fit my image of the Japanese people as being more reserved. Looking forward to more interesting videos!

@FreddietheFly

Жыл бұрын

After a few beers people begin to let down their inhibitions. I travel by myself and the best way to meet people is to do what he did here; go to a bar. After a beer or two my shyness disappears and I can strike up a conversation with the person next to me.

@Just.A.T-Rex

Жыл бұрын

The Japan youth and younger generations in general are so fun and inviting and friendly! The night life is top tier!

@mecha_genki

Жыл бұрын

Osaka is a very friendly city. Being a foreigner helps too.

@brandon2559

Жыл бұрын

This is a cultural thing in Japan. I forgot the words, but you have your public personality and your private personality in Japan. When you go to the bar you can be more yourself so people need a place to let loose other than just at home or friends houses.

21:00 looks like a fun time. I had a smile all the way through!!

U have a very chill demeanor and u support kocal business i really like that i subscribed!

Man, I love this! Excited to explore Japan with you, Tommy!

Your so interesting Tommy.. from Africa to Japan .. and your speaking the language an making some friends … what a pleasant surprise to be in Japan with you .. can’t wait for the continuation ..

The Sector 7 slums reference got me..liked and subscribed 🥹🫡

The scene at the little outdoor bar was so wholesome

@ 21:00 The Beer is on me !!!

Your channel just keeps getting better! Your language skills are amazing and I Love how you respect the cultures by learning their language. I'm supposed to be taking care of various chores right now....but your channel ropes me in! At least I'm learning things!

Bro!!! even still this was an awesome look at the real Japan thank you very much for sharing.

The part where you ask the Korean guy about the whiskey then say sorry in Korean... so good. Instant like and subscribe from me. I've only watched two other videos but your style is amazing and so down to earth. I love that you're showing the real life interactions

Your videos always make my day when you upload them. I'm so looking forward to Japan!

Cool video!!! I lived in the "used to be" ghetto and slums near Osaka called Amagasaki for 5 years. Even the most notoriously dangerous areas in Japan are absolutely wonderful and I had a great time there!!

@kingdoge69

11 ай бұрын

Can you tell me how you moved and lived in Japan for 5 years? Always curious to see how people did it. I wouldn’t mind living there for like half a year after visiting to see what it’s like

@zion5115

6 ай бұрын

bruh what is a dangerous area like in japan?? like one knife attack a whole night? nothing happens in Japan, u do anything out there you will be locked for life

Wow! Thank you for this video. Very interesting!! You are very brave to visit such an area! I’m from Saint Louis and would never venture into slum area for all the money in the world! Won’t make it out alive in one piece!

By comparison to some other slums around the world, this looked very clean by comparison, did not even notice any trash anywhere! Some slums in Arizona (US) where I'm from look much worse than this and much trashier. Great video on this, I enjoyed it.

Really enjoyed this video. I've been to Japan 3 times and every time, I felt like this man does. Even in the shittiest parts, there's a charm and safety. Japan is a beautiful, sweet & fun country and it deserves all the praises it recieves.

I'm impressed that you manage to speak and understand so much Japanese. I assume you only had short time to study it and can already make yourself understood so well. Wonderful! Especially when considering that you have been studying so many other languages in similar short time frames. I'd be dead curious and hope you'll release a video some day describing your strategy/method for learning languages in such short time. 🙏 Safe travels and have a great time in 日本!

This was fantastic. Thoroughly enjoyed myself. Great representation of how fabulous Japan and Japanese people are. Thank you so very much. I wish I had been there! Kan pai!

Hi Tommy, I really like your Asia videos! You're a very smart and interesting guy. Greg

I love these videos, raw unfiltered Japan, I lived there for two years and had many similar bar experiences

I always admire your ability to make friends everywhere you go. I want to go to Japan so bad...

@RaidenDragonClaw

Жыл бұрын

I’ve always wanted to go one day

@ciaran3629

Жыл бұрын

​@@RaidenDragonClaw I'll take you 😊

@RaidenDragonClaw

Жыл бұрын

@@ciaran3629 perhaps one day

@ciaran3629

Жыл бұрын

@@RaidenDragonClaw I'm being serious I'll 100% take you ✌️

This was interesting. Very nice.

I miss Japan so damn much. Haven’t been since pandemic. I think I’ll go soon to see my friend. So much good food! You’ve got a new sub. Cheers from Southern Cali.

You made it! がんばれ、トミーさん！

Love love love when sabbatical uploads!and to see he is in Japan is such a treat!safe travels dude from UK 🇬🇧

@charlesdaniel353

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Rebecca, where are you viewing from ?

@rebeccatayler

Жыл бұрын

@@charlesdaniel353 I'm viewing from the UK 🇬🇧

@charlesdaniel353

Жыл бұрын

@@rebeccatayler hopefully we’ll get too know each other more

@DarkDeviant

Жыл бұрын

@@charlesdaniel353 creep

6:01 guy makes peace sign, awesome

That’s some fascinating stuff. Thank you. Your iPhone did a better job with the sound.

The guy in the back at 6:02 made my day 😂

@slizzfx__

Жыл бұрын

Fr😂😂😂

@mushy_biscuit

Жыл бұрын

I was looking for this comment

@hayleyxyelyah

Жыл бұрын

@@mushy_biscuit sameeeee ive literally been looking for this comment too lmao

@ifiwasyourain

Жыл бұрын

@@mushy_biscuit same LOL

19:10 I loved the change of mood here in contrast to most of rest of the video

I cannot wait to hang around Japan. Even if I’m only able to have a basic convo, i’d consider that a win.

Great video

I have been too Tokyo before as an English teacher. including Roppongi, Yokohama, Shinjuku, Shibuya. Your videos are going too be amazing and might make me cry. Best people I have ever met in my life. 💚From Oregon

stayed in one of the Hostel there in Nishinari, not knowing that the area is one of Japan’s biggest slum area. but i never felt unsafe there, i explored there area you have visited 😄. it is nice to see again those familiar spots you have captured on this video. thank you ✨👍🏼✨

Bro greetings from Spain, you made my night with your videos

man you truly make every country look so fun.

Just discovered your channel. I like your personality and how you talk to people. It's really enjoyable to watch. I'm hyped for more Japan content :)

I love watching your videos mate! Greetings from Texas. I hope you’ve got some social life as an expat in a foreign country!

l'll be checking it out in october. been to japan but only tokyo. this time kyoto and osaka are on the list, amazing video

The slum looks very nice and well kept.

@GL-iv4rw

Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, for a slum! Actually the standard of Japanese slums is more or less equivalent to the level of the most developed and well kept urban area in China.

@orfeo793

Жыл бұрын

right? it looks better than many urban neighborhoods in US cities lol

Hey Tommy, such great content, you honestly deserve more subs , and the way you switch from Africa to Japan it's amazing, love it , keep on go

@12:25 instant subscribe after the FF7 sector 7slums reference, even though this is the first video I watch in your channel :D