The warning board at 18:03 says: This is not a toilet and people who do nasty things here is going to have the photos or videos of their faces and naked butts published to the internet forever regardless of their gender. Which is ... well the most bizarre thing in this whole video.
ONLY in JAPAN * GO so sad I missed this one John! I literally went to sleep minutes before 😔 new jersey time you know. Hopefully I won't miss the next! Btw what happened to the live stream of the baseball stadium you went to? 🤔
albertravela and in Japan its bad manners to not to pick up your own trash and I think that at some places you can get fined for it. So basicly only ignorant turists litter in Japan.
I saw a mystery video here on RUclips once, that talked about a semi famous serial killer in Japan, who use to leave scary messages with items placed in vending machines, randomly scattered all through out Japan. He killed over 150 people with this method, and still to this day was never captured, with no positive identities made. He is considered as infamous as the serial killer named, "the zodiac", in america. People still find and die from his vending machine surprises to this day and no one has come close to capturing him. This video reminded me of that story, while watching you guys pull out those, 570 yen, mystery packages, with eerie stories taped around them. You guys honestly had me freaking out for a second, do not eat that chocolate bat my friend, lol, please throw that away (asap) just in case. Great videos, really love to see all the amazing things in and around Japan. Wish I could go myself one day. Keep up the amazing videos and content, also do not forget to have fun as well as try new things, that's the most important part. take care - From A Fan
Peter seems like a very nice, patient & accomodating guy with positive vibes:) He's very conscientious over the surroundings, and is the one picking up all the fallen crumbs/popcorn etc. And he displayed heartfelt empathy with the story of the train-suicide-guy. I can feel it from the way Peter speaks, as he carefully inspects the mystery box and tears it open. at 31.24, the gentleman says nobody lives upstairs. BUT I just feel that there is really something up there! 😣You can feel it right?! ● There is definitely "someone" up there when you pointed your camera into that small opening above the vending machine!
I was just about to reply with the same sentiment. Good thing he was brought along. He seems really cool, optimistic and respectful. A huge counterbalance without whom this whole thing might've been unwatchable. The chocolate bats seems like a box of giant Pocky which runs about $5 or $6 in the U.S., so I don't see a big deal. Besides, one guy is sporting a Brooks Brothers dress shirt and the other guy has a leather jacket at least $1k. A $6 mystery box is not the end of the world.
The whole thing is an Art Installation. The owner puts what he can find in the machines. The boxes with stories are part of the art. And yes, the story is what you are buying. Really, it's an Art Thing. Artists are weird. Glad you had fun.
LisaMarli thanks for this!! I really did get the feeling that it was art :) and I was INSIDE something very very very weird. Hope others find it and have fun with it too. -John
@LisaMarli Could you elaborate on how you know this? I've been trying to find a good explanation for these things. I've found many translations for the cover story's, but none for the hidden story's. All of the cover story's involve some sort of wrong doing ( from pooping on floors to infidelity and corporate embezzlement ). And all of the packages contain snacks, crackers to kit-kats. What message does this art convey to you? (honest question) And to everyone or anyone, do you have a better explanation? Do you live near there? or know some thing or someone who might have some idea? I don't know why but this is the mystery that has grabbed my brain today. Artists are weird is one answer but there could be another.
I really enjoyed Peters contribution to this video. Not only was he the voice of reason but he was very positive. He did not act like the venue was more than it was or put down the location. Does Peter have a RUclips channel?
I just want to thank you. My nephew made us go to some maid cafe in Akihabara. I remembered this episode and went straight there right after. Saved my day. The place is freeeeeky.
+astroboy3507 Peter is awesome! I added a link to his website if you want to hear some of his stuff. If you google "Google April Fools Pokémon" you'll hear his voice in the commercial for the first Pokémon Go! -John
I love how people don't get that this is place is purposely set up this way to draw in tourists and curious locals. The boxes with the "creepy" messages on them are a dead giveaway. It's an easy way to get curious people to part with their cash.
John I love how you are so genuinely excited to show us stuff in your videos. Your grin from ear to ear is so infectious! Thank you for continuing to make these videos! I have been subscribed to OiJ for over a year now and I am now a subscriber to this GO channel!
Peter sounds so much like the voice actor for Porsche it's hard to believe it's not him. I am so glad I subscribed to your GO! channel! It's so nice and fun to come with you on these more casual, laid back, unscripted and less polished adventures. It really does feel like we are with you as opposed to watching a tv show. Thanks for showing us all the things we could see...only in Japan!
Peter seems like a nice/cool guy. The two of you must have a really good time together :) And now I finally know who did the intro. Thought that was you with some voice editing ^^
Awesome have been 5 times in Aki / Tokyo and never seen this. September next visit and gonna visit this for sure including the shrine from your other episode. Thanks for these little secrets of Aki ;)
Thank you sooooo much for your hard work. You are officially my best choice for Japan and all world tube channel. You are the best of the best. I don't have your talent but really make me want to do some videos like yours. The best thing I like you is you always tell the truth. If something is not good to eat or fun to do, you do tell us the truth.
Ventured over here from instagram! This stream was oddly creepy and it only made me think that someone was living up there... anyway, gonna head back to instagram now, but thought I'd show a little love here! I might not look for this place when I visit next month, but any other suggestions? I'll try to find that shrine from the other video though.
Kristea Kay I appreciate the love for he new channel :) at Tokyo Dome now thinking I mightn't go live again. It WAS creepy and smelled like last summer >_< so might have to go back at night and figure out the mystery of the second floor.
Awesome video . . . the added visual candy was nice too ;) Thank you John for always making my day with your videos Hope to see you next year when . . . buy you and that voice guy a beer!
watched this with my son, we're planning a trip to Japan. He says we have to go there bc he wants to get the Beatle. lol. We enjoyed this video, thanks for sharing.
I like the tour, but goddamn why are you unnerved at all by something so trivial. It's super interesting urban exploration in broad daylight in a populated area.
John may look like he's 40-45, but really he's 12. And the vending machine horror show is probably the creepiest thing in Tokyo. It probably outranks the demon haunted house thing John did at one of the hanami festivals he stopped at on his hitchhiking trip.
Isn't it obvious that if you go back to that little vending machine shop of horrors at night you will encounter Toby, having taken the form of Quasimodo, living upstairs. I don't recommend it. He might be very upset that you fed Yakitori to the local rats. You will end up a sad story sold in the vending machine.
My favorite food to buy from vending machines was hot corn soup. I first bought it, laughing (as you do), figuring I would take one sip and throw out the monstrosity of canned cuisine, but it was awesome. Whenever I wanted a hot meal quick, I'd just pop down the street to the machine and get a can of corn soup to warm myself up. My standard drink was "milk coffee" from the station vending machine every morning on the way to work, which was sweet and milky, almost as dessert-like as Starbucks.
I got one of the mystery boxes from there and it was just a bunch of regular kitkats. On the outside was some story about a peeping tom at Hibiya park. Couldn't make any sense of it.
u guys look good, john has japanese cafe man style (perhaps needing a cotton tote bag). peter has punk style (needing a bottle of beer in his hand). enjoyed this video!! :)
The happy family machine reminds me of the small story in Paranoia Agent with the three strangers meeting at the end they decide that life isn't so bad. I won't spoil the entire story for you in case anyone wants to see it
Oddly unique. Kind of wish you guys got the beetle. Maybe it's crispy and crunchy like tempura. :P Btw, the upper corner area reminds me of the guy who lived above a public restroom in Oita.
"Interesting" would be a word to describe it. Reminds me of settings of Japanese horror movies like The Grudge or Ring! 😱 The House 🏡 of Horror. 😊 Levi ✌️
I'd like to hear about Peter's VO career in Japan. I'm an amatuer VO myself and I've always wanted to move to Japan. Is there a large demand for quality english voice actors there? Particularly Americans?
Tell me you not using one of the silly selfie sticks for this video? I like the various varieties of Chip Star potato chips in the machine, the Pringles of Japan. That Yakitori did not look like chicken and really did have a dog food appearance. I'm surprised it was good. Oooo, Nectar White Peach soda. Oh man, those are sooo good. Ooo nice, the Choco Panettone cake in a can is actually quite good. A bit dry, but still tasty. Well, you got something decent for the money in that box. Choco bats are pretty good. Basically a dehydrated breadstick covered in chocolate. I had one of those melon soda's in a semi-recent Japan Crate box. Wasn't all that great in taste IMO.
As the gentleman said, don't be creeped out John... but be assured by the gentle creepiness of it. Great comment! i want that yakitori ;p This was real fun.
OMG !!! So glad we met Peter and able to hear him do the Voice of Only in Japan !!!!!👍👍👍👍👍 And btw everyone check out the guy at 44:52 guy walking behind him Wearing dress pants and white dress shirt HOW GIANT HIS LEGS ARE OMG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Such a bizarre way to offload products with a price hike. At least the mystery is now solved! Great to see you John exploring the seedy underbelly stuff in Japan. Your upbeat style is an excellent juxtaposition with the darker stuff that can be found in our greatest megacity. Excelsior!
and a few buildings down that street is Via Inn Akihabara, a good, recently built hotel, and across the street there's an underbridge leading you back into Akihabara.
In this episode, John goes all Toby on Peter ("Just hurry up and press the button!" and "Just hurry up and open the box!"), then both John and Peter open a Pandora's Box, unloosing who-knows-what. Stay tuned to see what eating the chocolate bat turns them into.
I love Peter he is a hoot! I hope you are doing okay John. Take care you both!! Sorry I missed the live feed but I work from 11pm-7am right now. Yeah, I tried that melon soda before and spit it out cause it was way to sugary for me. The trash everywhere was bothering me. I would had to make sure I had a pair of gloves, but I would have picked it all up.
I'd have bought a train just for the heck of it. That's the most random assortment of stuff I've seen in the same vending machine; that's really strange, even by Japanese standards.
Peter started a new RUclips channel!
ruclips.net/channel/UCVxvUCGUwLrAwH9_3q5q00g
Way to go Psycho Pete. I like the kid story telling.
The warning board at 18:03 says: This is not a toilet and people who do nasty things here is going to have the photos or videos of their faces and naked butts published to the internet forever regardless of their gender. Which is ... well the most bizarre thing in this whole video.
Bill Sun yeah, this place is questionable at best which is what makes it super interesting :p Only in Akihabara.
ONLY in JAPAN * GO so sad I missed this one John! I literally went to sleep minutes before 😔 new jersey time you know. Hopefully I won't miss the next! Btw what happened to the live stream of the baseball stadium you went to? 🤔
Bill Sun I wonder where you can find those videos if there are any lol.
Most bizarre but also best.
peter is a clean type of guy. he always make sure no mess will be left behind. sign of a good guy.. salute
albertravela and in Japan its bad manners to not to pick up your own trash and I think that at some places you can get fined for it. So basicly only ignorant turists litter in Japan.
I saw a mystery video here on RUclips once, that talked about a semi famous serial killer in Japan, who use to leave scary messages with items placed in vending machines, randomly scattered all through out Japan. He killed over 150 people with this method, and still to this day was never captured, with no positive identities made. He is considered as infamous as the serial killer named, "the zodiac", in america. People still find and die from his vending machine surprises to this day and no one has come close to capturing him. This video reminded me of that story, while watching you guys pull out those, 570 yen, mystery packages, with eerie stories taped around them. You guys honestly had me freaking out for a second, do not eat that chocolate bat my friend, lol, please throw that away (asap) just in case. Great videos, really love to see all the amazing things in and around Japan. Wish I could go myself one day. Keep up the amazing videos and content, also do not forget to have fun as well as try new things, that's the most important part.
take care - From A Fan
Peter seems like a very nice, patient & accomodating guy with positive vibes:) He's very conscientious over the surroundings, and is the one picking up all the fallen crumbs/popcorn etc.
And he displayed heartfelt empathy with the story of the train-suicide-guy. I can feel it from the way Peter speaks, as he carefully inspects the mystery box and tears it open.
at 31.24, the gentleman says nobody lives upstairs. BUT I just feel that there is really something up there! 😣You can feel it right?! ● There is definitely "someone" up there when you pointed your camera into that small opening above the vending machine!
I was just about to reply with the same sentiment. Good thing he was brought along. He seems really cool, optimistic and respectful. A huge counterbalance without whom this whole thing might've been unwatchable.
The chocolate bats seems like a box of giant Pocky which runs about $5 or $6 in the U.S., so I don't see a big deal. Besides, one guy is sporting a Brooks Brothers dress shirt and the other guy has a leather jacket at least $1k. A $6 mystery box is not the end of the world.
The whole thing is an Art Installation. The owner puts what he can find in the machines. The boxes with stories are part of the art. And yes, the story is what you are buying.
Really, it's an Art Thing. Artists are weird.
Glad you had fun.
LisaMarli thanks for this!! I really did get the feeling that it was art :) and I was INSIDE something very very very weird. Hope others find it and have fun with it too. -John
LisaMarli do you know anything about upstairs
@LisaMarli Could you elaborate on how you know this? I've been trying to find a good explanation for these things. I've found many translations for the cover story's, but none for the hidden story's. All of the cover story's involve some sort of wrong doing ( from pooping on floors to infidelity and corporate embezzlement ). And all of the packages contain snacks, crackers to kit-kats. What message does this art convey to you? (honest question)
And to everyone or anyone, do you have a better explanation? Do you live near there? or know some thing or someone who might have some idea?
I don't know why but this is the mystery that has grabbed my brain today.
Artists are weird is one answer but there could be another.
Kainus Corevax stop making this so complicated for yourself. It’s suppose to grab your interest to buy it. Who cares the real reason.
I care, I want to know too!
I really enjoyed Peters contribution to this video. Not only was he the voice of reason but he was very positive. He did not act like the venue was more than it was or put down the location. Does Peter have a RUclips channel?
You MUST being Peter back for more episodes!
He has a great sense of humor and seems pretty adventurous 😊
I just want to thank you. My nephew made us go to some maid cafe in Akihabara. I remembered this episode and went straight there right after. Saved my day. The place is freeeeeky.
That peter guys is so thoughtful like he is picking up trash again and agian
And John just walk like nothing happened -__-
This stream has become one of my favorite so far!! You should invite Peter more often.
I did enjoy it! :)
Peter has a great voice never take that voice over off John (only in Japan!!)
+astroboy3507 Peter is awesome! I added a link to his website if you want to hear some of his stuff. If you google "Google April Fools Pokémon" you'll hear his voice in the commercial for the first Pokémon Go! -John
ONLY in JAPAN * GO very cool thanks he's a cool dude!!! 👍
What a kooky and creepy place but very Interesting! Oh and you left your 300 yen change behind from the 'Mystery Box' machine. Cool stream!
I love how people don't get that this is place is purposely set up this way to draw in tourists and curious locals. The boxes with the "creepy" messages on them are a dead giveaway. It's an easy way to get curious people to part with their cash.
Helvetica Scenario was told it’s a local “art exhibition” - still, funny to see it take off as an attraction 😂
John I love how you are so genuinely excited to show us stuff in your videos. Your grin from ear to ear is so infectious! Thank you for continuing to make these videos! I have been subscribed to OiJ for over a year now and I am now a subscriber to this GO channel!
Peter is so cool. We want more of him on your videos😂😊
Bryan Santiago agreed!!! 😊
Peter sounds so much like the voice actor for Porsche it's hard to believe it's not him. I am so glad I subscribed to your GO! channel! It's so nice and fun to come with you on these more casual, laid back, unscripted and less polished adventures. It really does feel like we are with you as opposed to watching a tv show. Thanks for showing us all the things we could see...only in Japan!
Peter seems like a nice/cool guy. The two of you must have a really good time together :)
And now I finally know who did the intro. Thought that was you with some voice editing ^^
I always wondered who voiced the opening!
Now, the title cards are done by you, huh John.
If Banksy ran a vending machine parlor...
Awesome have been 5 times in Aki / Tokyo and never seen this. September next visit and gonna visit this for sure including the shrine from your other episode. Thanks for these little secrets of Aki ;)
Should have a show together! The chemistry is as palpable as Peter's sense of humor.
Thank you sooooo much for your hard work. You are officially my best choice for Japan and all world tube channel. You are the best of the best. I don't have your talent but really make me want to do some videos like yours. The best thing I like you is you always tell the truth. If something is not good to eat or fun to do, you do tell us the truth.
I like Peter
Definitely coming by here the next time I'm in Akihabara! Keep up the awesome videos!
Awesome and very fun video to watch. Definitely suggest posting more videos like this.
Ventured over here from instagram! This stream was oddly creepy and it only made me think that someone was living up there... anyway, gonna head back to instagram now, but thought I'd show a little love here! I might not look for this place when I visit next month, but any other suggestions? I'll try to find that shrine from the other video though.
Kristea Kay I appreciate the love for he new channel :) at Tokyo Dome now thinking I mightn't go live again.
It WAS creepy and smelled like last summer >_< so might have to go back at night and figure out the mystery of the second floor.
ONLY in JAPAN * GO Oh, please do go live at the game! Would love to hear all the awesome chanting!
You guys are the best. I also admire peter's work. Greetings from finland! :)
Awesome video . . . the added visual candy was nice too ;)
Thank you John for always making my day with your videos
Hope to see you next year when . . . buy you and that voice guy a beer!
watched this with my son, we're planning a trip to Japan. He says we have to go there bc he wants to get the Beatle. lol. We enjoyed this video, thanks for sharing.
nrlyheadlessnix g
I passed by there yesterday and yes it was a bit smelly when I peeked in lol! was excited to see a place you posted on RUclips!
As usual GREAT video!!! Tokyo is the Very Best Metropolis in the world!
Best Regards from Athens-Greece!
This is my favorite Only in Japan Go video :D
He needs to come on more often!
Great video guys, Love Japan so much. I am so lucky that I have the opportunity to live here in Japan!
I like the tour, but goddamn why are you unnerved at all by something so trivial. It's super interesting urban exploration in broad daylight in a populated area.
John may look like he's 40-45, but really he's 12. And the vending machine horror show is probably the creepiest thing in Tokyo. It probably outranks the demon haunted house thing John did at one of the hanami festivals he stopped at on his hitchhiking trip.
Isn't it obvious that if you go back to that little vending machine shop of horrors at night you will encounter Toby, having taken the form of Quasimodo, living upstairs. I don't recommend it. He might be very upset that you fed Yakitori to the local rats. You will end up a sad story sold in the vending machine.
Mark Tighe-Crea 😂😂😂😂😂
My favorite food to buy from vending machines was hot corn soup. I first bought it, laughing (as you do), figuring I would take one sip and throw out the monstrosity of canned cuisine, but it was awesome. Whenever I wanted a hot meal quick, I'd just pop down the street to the machine and get a can of corn soup to warm myself up. My standard drink was "milk coffee" from the station vending machine every morning on the way to work, which was sweet and milky, almost as dessert-like as Starbucks.
Catching up on your videos !! Cool 😎
Peters voice is pretty awesome hah
Good Chemistry! He hasn't been on the show in person before!
Thanks for the live stream John!
+Laura Coombes he was :p in the first Japanese Vending Machines Exposed episode & the Christmas Vending Machine (cameo) always fun! -John
What a lovely couple :D!
Very interesting video! Good job "Only On Japan"!
I got one of the mystery boxes from there and it was just a bunch of regular kitkats. On the outside was some story about a peeping tom at Hibiya park. Couldn't make any sense of it.
u guys look good, john has japanese cafe man style (perhaps needing a cotton tote bag). peter has punk style (needing a bottle of beer in his hand). enjoyed this video!! :)
I love these series!
The happy family machine reminds me of the small story in Paranoia Agent with the three strangers meeting at the end they decide that life isn't so bad.
I won't spoil the entire story for you in case anyone wants to see it
Subbed for Sure! 👍 I live via your Adventures & Japan Eats John! 😍 God Bless You! 👑
I like Peter :) and how he doesnt want to leave a mess behind haha he's great!
Panettone is an Italian sweet bread :-) it's usually eaten during Christmas.
There seemed to be a hinge on the machine that led to the stairs. So i think that machine is a "secret" door.
My Airbnb apartment was down the street from this. I think I grabbed a drink from there, but that was it lol.
You have an eye for the sleazy and uncanny. I love your videos.
I love the randomness of it. In the same machine you have beer, soda and an N gauge train.
Oddly unique. Kind of wish you guys got the beetle. Maybe it's crispy and crunchy like tempura. :P Btw, the upper corner area reminds me of the guy who lived above a public restroom in Oita.
Best line ever😂 Today is a little bit cool, so I dressed cool😂👌🏾
This is hilarious! Thanks for the laugh, guys!
"Interesting" would be a word to describe it. Reminds me of settings of Japanese horror movies like The Grudge or Ring! 😱 The House 🏡 of Horror. 😊 Levi ✌️
Keep the videos coming i love all your videos i find your videos fasinating
I'd like to hear about Peter's VO career in Japan. I'm an amatuer VO myself and I've always wanted to move to Japan. Is there a large demand for quality english voice actors there? Particularly Americans?
By the way is this your badass twin brother :)
Peter is an awesome guest!!
Tell me you not using one of the silly selfie sticks for this video? I like the various varieties of Chip Star potato chips in the machine, the Pringles of Japan. That Yakitori did not look like chicken and really did have a dog food appearance. I'm surprised it was good. Oooo, Nectar White Peach soda. Oh man, those are sooo good. Ooo nice, the Choco Panettone cake in a can is actually quite good. A bit dry, but still tasty. Well, you got something decent for the money in that box. Choco bats are pretty good. Basically a dehydrated breadstick covered in chocolate. I had one of those melon soda's in a semi-recent Japan Crate box. Wasn't all that great in taste IMO.
As the gentleman said, don't be creeped out John... but be assured by the gentle creepiness of it. Great comment! i want that yakitori ;p
This was real fun.
This guy is funny, John put him on more.
This is surreal. i saw some unboxing of those story boxes. It maybe cereal or even candy!
OMG !!! So glad we met Peter and able to hear him do the Voice of Only in Japan !!!!!👍👍👍👍👍 And btw everyone check out the guy at 44:52 guy walking behind him Wearing dress pants and white dress shirt HOW GIANT HIS LEGS ARE OMG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You two have given me a good laugh. Neither of are fit to be out without your mothers.
Such a bizarre way to offload products with a price hike. At least the mystery is now solved! Great to see you John exploring the seedy underbelly stuff in Japan. Your upbeat style is an excellent juxtaposition with the darker stuff that can be found in our greatest megacity. Excelsior!
Now im super curious about upstairs!
and a few buildings down that street is Via Inn Akihabara, a good, recently built hotel, and across the street there's an underbridge leading you back into Akihabara.
Interesting episode John.It must be great to get paid for this stuff.
Your friend Peter is awesome, when you guys went underwear shopping in one episode I laughed so hard.
Love this chanel
Great video guys. Peter reminds me of a very young David Bowie. Keep up the good work.
I also find the creepiness of the place kinda interesting. I would go there often just to find what ever.
i did like the experience . And do please pick up after yourself. Show a little respect you know and much appriciated.
No one is thinking about the property value this owner has....
Everythings on John except for the Yakitori on Petes Jacket.
In this episode, John goes all Toby on Peter ("Just hurry up and press the button!" and "Just hurry up and open the box!"), then both John and Peter open a Pandora's Box, unloosing who-knows-what. Stay tuned to see what eating the chocolate bat turns them into.
Does Peter do the voice of vincent's friend in Catherine?
I love Peter he is a hoot! I hope you are doing okay John. Take care you both!! Sorry I missed the live feed but I work from 11pm-7am right now. Yeah, I tried that melon soda before and spit it out cause it was way to sugary for me.
The trash everywhere was bothering me. I would had to make sure I had a pair of gloves, but I would have picked it all up.
Peter is 😎 bring him on more!!!!
Rene Nault no
I hope to see Peter again.
I think a spooky vending machine corral is playing it a little safe. For a real adventure try Glück Kingdom in Hokkaido.
Have Peter on more!
Next episode: Akihabara street trash can hunting. :)
Throughout this episode, he seemed like such an ingrate towards Peter. No respect. SMH
+Sky Garcia Lol don’t look into it too much. We play off one another or this would be extremely boring.
Yea but u was actually being Rude...look back on ur vid and see urself.
Peters Debut Vid!
been there June this year must of missed you :-)
Darn, missed it. You should get one of the beatles!
Creepy vending machines! I'd just keep walking...
Peter is a cool, funny guy :)
I'd have bought a train just for the heck of it. That's the most random assortment of stuff I've seen in the same vending machine; that's really strange, even by Japanese standards.
This is great! 超かっこいい！
John, Did you drop the F bomb at 17:07? Hahaha!
Love that dudes voice!
GREAT VIDEO.........
do more legit horror stuff! i wanna see suicidr forests, haunted houses, grave yards. thatd rulr
I'm just annoyed that you left garbage behind.
He did