Great videos, as always! Thanks for all the tips. I enjoy traveling vicariously every time with you as I watch. I just wanted to let you know your video showed my apartment at 15:35 or so, just before the little park (part of which has the grave of Japan's first prime minister, Ito Hirobumi, whose face used to be on the 1,000-yen bills). You can even see my laundry hanging up. It's hard to believe I was literally about 50 feet away from you when you took that! Hope we can meet in person some day. An American in Japan.
I THINK THE BEST NATURAL GUIDE TO HOW IT REALLY LOOKS LIKE AND FEELS OF JAPAN I HAVE EVER SEEN. VERY COMPREHENSIVE AND REALISTIC DETAILS. ALLIE IS AN EXCELLENT HOST AND GUIDE. SHE POINTS OUT ALL THE MINOR DETAILS THAT MAKE YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE IN A NEW PLACE. AND ROB IS A GREAT PHOTOJOURNALIST. I REMEMBER HE WAS AN ACCOMPLISHED PHOTOGRAPHER IN HIS CAREER. ALL VERY, VERY GOOD WORK.
I love sports , the Olympics, so seeing the arena and work out areas is awesome. I'm only 5'1 ...me and those hurdles No lol. Thank you both for sharing 🏈🏀⚾️🥎🏐⚽️🥌
I love this Video because it makes feel like I'm Actually riding the Shinkansen. I'm enjoying the lovely Japanese countryside as well as Relaxing and realizing the great Speed of this Nozomi Shinkansen.
Glad you two enjoyed Japan and especially the trains. I lived there for almost 20 years and rode a many as possible. You even passed two of my former neighborhoods on the Shinkansen: Hiyoshi in Yokohama just before Shin Yokohama and Kaneyama in Nagoya. In both cases I could look over and see bullet trains I passing overhead. Also Japan is very safe - the “leave your stuff to hold your place” technique is all over the place, including the DMV and Starbucks. Also outdoor food is ok to bring in at movie theaters as well Concession stands aren’t a profit center in Japan 😂
I just did the math on the food. About $6.00. No chance in world of getting pizza at Orlando Disney World for that. I have to start eating out in other countries. LOL! Thanks for the great videos. I enjoy them so much.
I've read somewhere that people in Japan don't talk on trains and busses so they won't disturb anyone. Some Japanese people say that they can recognize Americans by how loud they are! Every country has their own traditions I suppose. Japan looks beautiful! I can tell how much you both enjoyed yourselves! ❤
Thank you for the tour. things have changed there, when I was a child. the people picketed our hotel. had to go to the loading dock to get to our room, they had stories about steal wool hair, scaly skin and such. I am clad that they are not like it use to be.
About 20 years ago, we were on the empire building and supposed to go through glacier national park, but there was ice on the roads so we had to be diverted to a bus. It looked like a little school bus so it was kind of crowded, but my kids were still excited and we were late so they gave us a voucher 😊to stay in at the Oxford hotel in Chicago.
Glad to see a version of DDR is still around at 23:12 . When I was in college a Deaf friend of mine was a DDR Shark. Hilarious watching audists lose serious cash money.
Great timely video-we’ll be doing this in 2 months! Wondering what your proficiency with Japanese language is and how easy it is to navigate not being super proficient-like us! 🤣
Thanks so much for sharing. I really enjoy your videos and like how you show the food and prices. Were you able to buy the Disneyland tickets right at the gate or did you have to buy them ahead of time online?
Small correction there, the Nozomi is not actually the fastest shinkansen in Japan in terms of speed, as it has a top operating speed of 285 km/h, while the Hayabusa on the Tōhoku Shinkansen reaches a top speed of 320 km/h (or 200 mph).
To tourists from overseas Top speed means nothing! Average speed is the best guideline for reaching your destination. The instantaneous maximum speed of Shinkansen is 285k/h between Tokyo and Osaka. 300k/h from Osaka to Fukuoka 320k/h from Tokyo to Aomori (360k/h during test run) 500k/h between Tokyo and Osaka by superconducting maglev train (under construction)
The location and Museum of the Atomic bomb , is a sobering reminder , that we don't repete the mistakes of the past . Move on making the world better place , without war!
I hope you read my question. I tried going into your blogs but couldn't see where to ask a question. I have seen so many of your videos, but it hasn't made it clear to me about luggage check. I am going on a train, The Silver Meteor out of Jacksonville Florida to NYC and going to Chicago and then to Seattle. It will take 4 days and then an Alaskan cruise and back on the train. My question is do we ( my daughter and I ) check our bags in Jacksonville and pick them up in Seattle, or do we pick them up in each stop and check them onto the new train. The other question is can you ask for another pillow? I know you use the neck pillows under the others, but maybe it would help if you can get a second pillow. This is my first time on a train and first time on a cruise. All the videos for both have gotten me very informed. Thank you so much for all the information I have gotten.
I am not one of them but if your train is not late and you do not miss the connections and you book your trains in all the way through like Jackonsivlle to Seattle Amtrak will transfer the checked bags to the next train, but if you miss the connection this way you will pick up the bags and Amtrak will reroute and if needed pay for your hotel, but if you book this way Jackonsville- New York- Chicago- Seattle, you will have to picked up your checked bags in each city and then check them on the next train and if Amtrak is late this way you will be on the hook for the hotel if Amtrak will put you on the train the next day.
Take me out to the ball game, Take me out to the crowd By me some peanuts and Cracker Jack's. I don't care if I ever get back, for its root, root-root for our home team! If they lose it's a shame. For its one, two, three strikes YOU'RE OUT at the old ball game!😁 Play Ball!
Japan is so clean even around the tracks.
You guys just made me want to go to Tokyo even more. Especially since I'm an anime kind of guy.
So cool, you and your husband got to attend a baseball game in Japan. I plan want to do the same when my wife and I visit Japan.
I always liked open markets it make for an interesting walking tour of a city thank you for the amazing video
Great videos, as always! Thanks for all the tips. I enjoy traveling vicariously every time with you as I watch. I just wanted to let you know your video showed my apartment at 15:35 or so, just before the little park (part of which has the grave of Japan's first prime minister, Ito Hirobumi, whose face used to be on the 1,000-yen bills). You can even see my laundry hanging up. It's hard to believe I was literally about 50 feet away from you when you took that! Hope we can meet in person some day. An American in Japan.
I THINK THE BEST NATURAL GUIDE TO HOW IT REALLY LOOKS LIKE AND FEELS OF JAPAN I HAVE EVER SEEN. VERY COMPREHENSIVE AND REALISTIC DETAILS.
ALLIE IS AN EXCELLENT HOST AND GUIDE. SHE POINTS OUT ALL THE MINOR DETAILS THAT MAKE YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE IN A NEW PLACE.
AND ROB IS A GREAT PHOTOJOURNALIST. I REMEMBER HE WAS AN ACCOMPLISHED PHOTOGRAPHER IN HIS CAREER. ALL VERY, VERY GOOD WORK.
Amazing video! Thank you for taking us along on your travels in Japan!
I love sports , the Olympics, so seeing the arena and work out areas is awesome. I'm only 5'1 ...me and those hurdles No lol. Thank you both for sharing 🏈🏀⚾️🥎🏐⚽️🥌
You two ride some of the most interesting trains! 👍
Cool. You made it to Japan! The trains look fantastic.
Love the Hello Kitty train. It’s also on my bucket list.
You guys are the winner of 23rd travels have fun guys love you both s
Trains in Japan are so beautiful and so unique of the designs 👍And the landscapes are so beautiful and impressive ❣️
Outstanding, and It's a Small World is also my favorite ride. Thanks for sharing
Omg y’all haven’t been on my suggestions in forever. Glad to see this one pop up ❤
Really enjoying your trip. Beautiful over there
Thanks for sharing. Be safe.
Glad you enjoyed it
Outstanding!! Japan is so beautiful, I love the gardens. Thanks Allie and Rob!😊
I love this Video because it makes feel like I'm Actually riding the Shinkansen. I'm enjoying the lovely Japanese countryside as well as Relaxing and realizing the great Speed of this Nozomi Shinkansen.
Amazing video! Loved everything! Dysney! Beautiful!
I'm impressed and so roomy!!! An adventure for my bucket list for certain!
Glad you two enjoyed Japan and especially the trains. I lived there for almost 20 years and rode a many as possible. You even passed two of my former neighborhoods on the Shinkansen: Hiyoshi in Yokohama just before Shin Yokohama and Kaneyama in Nagoya. In both cases I could look over and see bullet trains I passing overhead.
Also Japan is very safe - the “leave your stuff to hold your place” technique is all over the place, including the DMV and Starbucks. Also outdoor food is ok to bring in at movie theaters as well Concession stands aren’t a profit center in Japan 😂
Excluding areas like Roppongi!
Very informative and very enjoyable!!
I just did the math on the food. About $6.00. No chance in world of getting pizza at Orlando Disney World for that. I have to start eating out in other countries. LOL! Thanks for the great videos. I enjoy them so much.
Thanks, yes the food in Japan is incredibly cheap compared to the US
❤very interesting and informative! Thanks for the experience 😊 enjoying with you both!
I've read somewhere that people in Japan don't talk on trains and busses so they won't disturb anyone. Some Japanese people say that they can recognize Americans by how loud they are! Every country has their own traditions I suppose. Japan looks beautiful! I can tell how much you both enjoyed yourselves! ❤
It's very very quiet, yes if anyone talks on the train you'll know they aren't local. Tokyo is the quietest big city in the world.
wow so cool tokyo also disney all those place to prat shrine also all those train is so cool ty for video yall
IN JAPAN SLURPING YOUR NOODLES IS A GOOD THING TO DO. IT A COMPLIMENT WHEN YOU SLURP NOODLES, IT SHOWS YOU ARE ENJOYING IT. :)
It's for the whole of East Asia (but not Southeast Asia or the rest of Asia).
Those trains sure do not fool around. I wish we had dedicated tracks.
Thank you for the tour. things have changed there, when I was a child. the people picketed our hotel. had to go to the loading dock to get to our room, they had stories about steal wool hair, scaly skin and such. I am clad that they are not like it use to be.
Congrats on the amazing trip! No sleeper cars on the shinkansen... :D
You can tell that is one of those high sped trains the scenery is going by fast.
About 20 years ago, we were on the empire building and supposed to go through glacier national park, but there was ice on the roads so we had to be diverted to a bus. It looked like a little school bus so it was kind of crowded, but my kids were still excited and we were late so they gave us a voucher 😊to stay in at the Oxford hotel in Chicago.
Thanks for sharing your adventure! I'm now curious about what IKEA/Tokyo is like. :) Also loved the baseball game.
Glad to see a version of DDR is still around at 23:12 . When I was in college a Deaf friend of mine was a DDR Shark. Hilarious watching audists lose serious cash money.
My kind of people they don't tell you not to smoke they just tell you where to do it cool beans 🤗
Great timely video-we’ll be doing this in 2 months! Wondering what your proficiency with Japanese language is and how easy it is to navigate not being super proficient-like us! 🤣
Great video. Thanks.
@groundedlifetravel Allie, where did you get your sandals? Asking for a friend. Keep up the great work guys.
Thanks so much for sharing. I really enjoy your videos and like how you show the food and prices. Were you able to buy the Disneyland tickets right at the gate or did you have to buy them ahead of time online?
I feel let down by movies -- didn't see Godzilla even once. 🙂
Looks like you had a nice vacation.
Well okay, except at 30:44. Is it really called Godzilla Road?! 🙂
A few years ago at Petco Park I got a picture with Hello Kitty.
Small correction there, the Nozomi is not actually the fastest shinkansen in Japan in terms of speed, as it has a top operating speed of 285 km/h, while the Hayabusa on the Tōhoku Shinkansen reaches a top speed of 320 km/h (or 200 mph).
What is your self-care rest day routine of these types of trips? Thank you for sharing and enjoyed the video.
Now I need to plan a trip to Japan....
Love the tour. Do you enjoy Ramen? I would love to know where the good Ramen places are.
Yes, love it. Our favorite place in Tokyo is
Keika Ramen
maps.app.goo.gl/p3DL4sbbmWorD4xdA
To tourists from overseas
Top speed means nothing! Average speed is the best guideline for reaching your destination.
The instantaneous maximum speed of Shinkansen is 285k/h between Tokyo and Osaka.
300k/h from Osaka to Fukuoka
320k/h from Tokyo to Aomori (360k/h during test run)
500k/h between Tokyo and Osaka by superconducting maglev train (under construction)
Are you going to ride the Twilight Express Mizukaze too?
So nice. Love this.
Thank you! 😊
Well came to Japan！
Check out the Isle of Man motorcycle race where they drive 185 mph through the city streets! I watched them on 60 Minutes. 😱
The location and Museum of the Atomic bomb , is a sobering reminder , that we don't repete the mistakes of the past . Move on making the world better place , without war!
Japan looks amazing my son wants 2 go there 4 his 21st bday next year & how much was the tickets 2 Disney land
I hope you read my question. I tried going into your blogs but couldn't see where to ask a question. I have seen so many of your videos, but it hasn't made it clear to me about luggage check. I am going on a train, The Silver Meteor out of Jacksonville Florida to NYC and going to Chicago and then to Seattle. It will take 4 days and then an Alaskan cruise and back on the train. My question is do we ( my daughter and I ) check our bags in Jacksonville and pick them up in Seattle, or do we pick them up in each stop and check them onto the new train. The other question is can you ask for another pillow? I know you use the neck pillows under the others, but maybe it would help if you can get a second pillow. This is my first time on a train and first time on a cruise. All the videos for both have gotten me very informed. Thank you so much for all the information I have gotten.
I am not one of them but if your train is not late and you do not miss the connections and you book your trains in all the way through like Jackonsivlle to Seattle Amtrak will transfer the checked bags to the next train, but if you miss the connection this way you will pick up the bags and Amtrak will reroute and if needed pay for your hotel, but if you book this way Jackonsville- New York- Chicago- Seattle, you will have to picked up your checked bags in each city and then check them on the next train and if Amtrak is late this way you will be on the hook for the hotel if Amtrak will put you on the train the next day.
Take me out to the ball game, Take me out to the crowd By me some peanuts and Cracker Jack's. I don't care if I ever get back, for its root, root-root for our home team! If they lose it's a shame. For its one, two, three strikes YOU'RE OUT at the old ball game!😁
Play Ball!
I am surprised by the meal prices. In east coast US, a simple lunch meal costs $18-20 per person.
I've heard Japan has good trains
Could someone actually do laps on the track?
250 MPH
Are either of you multi-lingual?
Yes I can the Asians a big time smokers
your subtitle at the begin is false, your are leaving osaka via kyoto to tokyo.