I went to Byodoin today after visiting Nara. What a great temple, LOVE it so much. I hope they can fix all the wall paintings soon. Only problem is they don't have an English guide for the Phoenix Hall. Thank you again for your recommendation, Lisa.
This video was great. Well put together. I will be traveling to Kyoto in May and i am excited visit less touristy places. Thank you all much and continue the good work you're doing.😊
Hi Jason! Thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement! It really means a lot to me!!! Thank you again and I’m excited for you to visit them!!!!
Hi there! Thank you so much!! I love sharing where I went and I hope it gives fellow Japan lovers some ideas of where to go🥰 thanks for the sub, I appreciate the support❤️
I saw hundreds of videos about hidden gems in Kyoto but you still managed to show me places I didn't saw before and want to explore during my two weeks in Kyoto in July :) I already had in mind to visit the Sake Village on the way back from Nara. I'm tempted to visit Iwashimizu Hachimangu now...
I like how professional but fun these vids are. Your eloquence is a cut above other channels. Thanks for all this info. I think I'll actually visit Iwashimizu Hachimangu. I want a little pidgeon!
Awee thank you so much for the compliment! That’s so kind of you - really motivates me to do better!!! Yeah I loved the pigeon shrine so much, now I have the lil pigeon at home it’s so super cute! I want to gather all them special looking omikuji! Going to get the rabbit one next time!! When’s your trip planned for???
@@HarpistinJapan Mid-May! I hope the crowds will have died down a little bit but I have a feeling it will be very packed with foreign tourists like myself. Finding out about places like these is very helpful.
Your way to host the video is very good, easy and relaxing. I didn’t realize when its already 20 minutes. Keep up the good work. I Hope I can visit Japan again this year.
Thank you for the kind words!!!! I’m trying hard to make the video as smooth to watch as possible since I want to share many things!! I hope so too, when do you want to visit ?
I wanted to thank you for this. The Phoenix temple is lovely and Uji is very interesting. Iwashimizu Hachimangu is gorgeous and I was the only foreign tourist there. The ride up in the cable car was a lovely canopy of changing fall colors. Unfortunately, I wasn't there at peak season but it was still lovely. I also think I confused the locals by not getting off at the Fushimi Inari stop. Didn't make it to Shimogamo but it's on the list for next time. Thank you again for the wonderful suggestions.
Thanks for the videos Lisa, I was thinking damn you sound very Australian. You must have grown up in Australia or spent plenty of time here. Your videos are awesome. 🤩
Hiiii Blade! You’re very welcome!!! Ah, I AM Australian :)))))) he he he. Thanks for the support! I’m trying my best to make this channel… helpful and maybeeee entertaining? I’m really happy to hear you think they’re awesome, thank you!!!!
@@HarpistinJapan it is entertaining and informative. I’ve been to Japan so many times I’m starting to loose count. Always looking for different information and new places to go. Visiting again in a couple of weeks. Will try and see more of Tokyo that I haven’t seen, kamakura, somewhere towards Mt Fuji and maybe more of Chiba. Japan is always intriguing and interesting. You always stumble across something new or weird. I love Japan so much. 😂🤩
Welcome back! Haha… yes next time, there’s still so much I wasn’t able to do so I’ll def be back too. Yeah agreed need more food, will try next time :) thanks for supporting
Your videos are so informative! you deserve 200k subs! You can shorten your videos and divide it into episodes so you can have multiple videos to keep up your content volumn
That pigeon is alive.. it's trying to fly away from you. :D Thanks again for your wonderful vlog... Kyoto is on my list to travel this coming October (Autumn). See yah Liza. :)
Yea it almost made a successful escape hahhaa I’m glad you liked the vlog! Thank you for your support!! Have fun!! Are you also visiting other cities too! Autumn is def a beautiful time to visit!! :)))))))
Fantastic tour of the hidden area's. Very surprised there's so few tourists!. I'm going back for another visit in late May and will be using this as a guide. Do you have a similar video for Osaka? Thank you Lisa.
Hi Martin! Yeh the first place literally no tourists at most 1-2. Other places just I guess not a famous as the usual fushimi Inari / golden pavilion, so get less attention - unless tour companies bring people in but they came and left really quickly. I think if u go earlier then it’s gonna be even quieter. I arrived all the places at around 2-3pm lol coz I didn’t wana wake up early and I’m just slow. Yeah I do have similar videos for Osaka, also non touristy areas will be posting them too!! Thanks for your support and hope you have a fun trip!!!!!!
Can you pls post the videos for Isaka as i will be visiting Tokyo in late June n wd plan Osaka only there are places to visit as myson doesn't want to go to Universal studios.
Awesome video, just wish it had been released 4 weeks ago as I was in Kyoto 3 weeks ago and would have loved to visit some of these places. All the popular tourist spot were so busy, still had a great time and cannot wait to visit Japan again.
Hi Lisa, great video as always:-) I like your outfits in these video! Very Japanese 👍 May I ask you to do a video on what to wear while in Japan? Not the simple one (what to pack for the season you are traveling), but more on a fashion side? I am from Europe, but have been living in California for 20 years. I am really struggling with the way people dress here (not to offense anyone) and noticing that I am blending in 😂 Pandemic has made it even worse "the more we stay home the more we look homeless 😂😂😂) I am going to Japan in a couple of weeks and would like to make it as an opportunity to dress really nice while enjoying my stay there. Don't worry if you can't make it right away. I am sure I'll enjoy it anyway when you post it. I hope I am not alone who is interested in this topic 😊 Thank you ❤
Hello Lisa. Can you recommend a traditional style accommodation in Kyoto? We would like to visit the places you have shown. Or accommodation that you have stayed in? Thank you
Hi!! I unfortunately haven't stayed at a Machiya before! So I can't recommend those. The places I went to are all easily accessible via Kyoto station, so I would recommend staying there, can try Kyoto Richmond that area is nice and quiet and has a really great food street like literally right beside the hotel.
Hi Paul! Thank you for the support!! I really appreciate it when …. The editing part gets recognized 🥹🥹🥹 it is always so much effort and time. But I’m happy with what I can put tgt to share. Haha yes I think that first part to hold the pigeon properly without it escaping is part of the luck test definitely!
Otagi Nenbutsu-Ji in Arashiyama. Get a taxi at the station and have them drive you there, it's a walkable distance but it's on the absolute edge of the city limits and quite a way's uphill so you're better off spending the day walking downhill on the return. I won't spoil the surprise but it's one of the most charming things I've seen in any temple in Japan.
Thanks Lisa, love your work. However could you provide more detail on Omotesando Street. I can't find it on Google Maps at all. Thank you in advance. Do you live in Japan?
Thanks Lisa!. Awesome Video and perfect timing given we are heading to Kyoto on Wednesday for a few days. Hopefully we can find a Tanuki Statue as that would be great to take home. Loved the origins of the shrine on the 10yen coin as well !!
Hi Trevor! You’re welcome! And thank you for your kind words and support! Have a great trip!! Yeah lemme know if you do find a tanuki to buy i haven’t seen ones for sale! It’s be awesome to bring one home!
Hey Lisa, I heard they are increasing the price on jr rail passes. Any opinions or news on this? Also how much access around Kyoto would the JR rail pass provide or would it be better to just go by suica card? Thanks in advance
Hi!! Yeah it is true they're gonna increase the prices... and even without the increase, it's not a good option for travelling around Kyoto. Better to use the Kansai pass for Kyoto and around. JR pass is only good for long distance travels - and A LOT of it within a week - which is just stressful and people just don't do that lol. Just separate tix and suica is much better. When are you planning for a Kyoto trip?
Hi!! Yeah it is true they're gonna increase the prices... and even without the increase, it's not a good option for travelling around Kyoto. Better to use the Kansai pass for Kyoto and around. JR pass is only good for long distance travels - and A LOT of it within a week - which is just stressful and people just don't do that lol. Just separate tix and suica is much better. When are you planning for a Kyoto trip?
@@HarpistinJapan My trip for Japan will be in the middle of October for 14 days. I will be starting off in Osaka though. I will spend about 2-3 days in Kyoto and about the last 4 days in Tokyo. Financially planning out my travel cost, I believe the biggest expenses are when I go to Hiroshima from Osaka (round trip) and the one way shinkansen to Tokyo so I'm checking if the cost effectiveness of a 14 day JR rail pass is beneficial or just to buy individual tickets along the way.
Thank you!! You can try Lake Onzui, it’s full bloom since 14 april and I suspect about to fall or falling now. Check on the website, I show how to use it in the recent Sakura video. I found it there :) they update it every few days, and there are still some places around Kansai that has smallll traces of Sakura left! But you will need to travel further out from Kyoto. Have fun Sakura hunting!!
Somethings cannot be Searched for , only Discovered . " when it's Fate , there is no coincidence ". the Season of Cherry Blossom 🌸 is the Time ⏳ of Dreams , the Tears of a Dreamcatcher are Precious , the fall of the Cherry Blossom Petals 🌸, is as the fall of the tears of the Dreamcatcher " , catch the petal , catch the tear 💧 , catch the Dream and make a wish ✨🌠⭐
I've covered more than 50% of Japan but sadly, Kyoto is the dullest to me. I don't know what's the fuss about this ancient city. Tourist trap? There are certainly better places to explore albeit less popular.
There are many great places to explore indeed, I’m glad you got to see and explore so many places! what were your top five places that you would recommend?
@@HarpistinJapan Hi, here are the five I found pleasantly nice and memorable: 1)Hakone 2)Nagasaki 3)Okayama 4)Miyazaki 5)Sakurajima & 6)Anywhere with you by my side of course! 😁
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With the incredible amount that Lisa knows, you’d never guess that she isn’t a local! Astounding as always Lisa, very well done!
Awesome video. Great to see the less touristed spots. Thanks!
Hi there!! Thank you for your kind comment! I love finding out the list of visited spots! Hope to bring more soon!
Thanks for these hidden gems!
Glad you like them! Thank you for your support!!!
I went to Byodoin today after visiting Nara. What a great temple, LOVE it so much. I hope they can fix all the wall paintings soon. Only problem is they don't have an English guide for the Phoenix Hall. Thank you again for your recommendation, Lisa.
This video was great. Well put together. I will be traveling to Kyoto in May and i am excited visit less touristy places. Thank you all much and continue the good work you're doing.😊
Hi Jason! Thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement! It really means a lot to me!!! Thank you again and I’m excited for you to visit them!!!!
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I am also travelling in May. Staying in Nara and travelling around the Kansai area for 9 days.
Just found your channel and great videos! Lots of good information and unique spots. Keep up the good work. +1 sub!!
Hi there! Thank you so much!! I love sharing where I went and I hope it gives fellow Japan lovers some ideas of where to go🥰 thanks for the sub, I appreciate the support❤️
Kyoto, is my favorite city in all of Japan!!! Great video. I like the Hidden Gems!!!!
Hi there!! I love it too!!! Thank you for your support! Hope you get to visit soon!!
I saw hundreds of videos about hidden gems in Kyoto but you still managed to show me places I didn't saw before and want to explore during my two weeks in Kyoto in July :) I already had in mind to visit the Sake Village on the way back from Nara. I'm tempted to visit Iwashimizu Hachimangu now...
I like how professional but fun these vids are. Your eloquence is a cut above other channels. Thanks for all this info. I think I'll actually visit Iwashimizu Hachimangu. I want a little pidgeon!
Awee thank you so much for the compliment! That’s so kind of you - really motivates me to do better!!! Yeah I loved the pigeon shrine so much, now I have the lil pigeon at home it’s so super cute! I want to gather all them special looking omikuji! Going to get the rabbit one next time!! When’s your trip planned for???
@@HarpistinJapan Mid-May! I hope the crowds will have died down a little bit but I have a feeling it will be very packed with foreign tourists like myself. Finding out about places like these is very helpful.
I’m actually headed to Kyoto now! 2 more hours to go! I’m so excited hehe! :)
As always, lovely
Some very cool finds here. Adding some of these to my trip in a few months.
Your way to host the video is very good, easy and relaxing. I didn’t realize when its already 20 minutes. Keep up the good work.
I Hope I can visit Japan again this year.
Thank you for the kind words!!!! I’m trying hard to make the video as smooth to watch as possible since I want to share many things!!
I hope so too, when do you want to visit ?
Great video! Your drawing was awesome.
Thank you so much 😀
I wanted to thank you for this. The Phoenix temple is lovely and Uji is very interesting. Iwashimizu Hachimangu is gorgeous and I was the only foreign tourist there. The ride up in the cable car was a lovely canopy of changing fall colors. Unfortunately, I wasn't there at peak season but it was still lovely. I also think I confused the locals by not getting off at the Fushimi Inari stop. Didn't make it to Shimogamo but it's on the list for next time. Thank you again for the wonderful suggestions.
Amazing videos !!
Great suggestions! Thank you.
Thanks for the video Lisa is beautiful😍, I like it this vlog ❤
Thanks for the videos Lisa, I was thinking damn you sound very Australian. You must have grown up in Australia or spent plenty of time here.
Your videos are awesome. 🤩
Hiiii Blade! You’re very welcome!!! Ah, I AM Australian :)))))) he he he.
Thanks for the support! I’m trying my best to make this channel… helpful and maybeeee entertaining? I’m really happy to hear you think they’re awesome, thank you!!!!
@@HarpistinJapan it is entertaining and informative.
I’ve been to Japan so many times I’m starting to loose count.
Always looking for different information and new places to go.
Visiting again in a couple of weeks.
Will try and see more of Tokyo that I haven’t seen, kamakura, somewhere towards Mt Fuji and maybe more of Chiba.
Japan is always intriguing and interesting. You always stumble across something new or weird.
I love Japan so much. 😂🤩
Great video! Adding them to my to visit list!
Hi there!!! Thank you! Awesome, hope you have fun!!
I would like to visit them all! I’ll be there soon. Many thanks for your content.
Hi Edward! Thank you for your kind words!!! Aweee I’m glad you liked them all!!! You’ll be traveling soon? Hope you have a great trip!!!
@@HarpistinJapan I’ll be in Kyoto the 28th. I’m looking forward to the culture and spending time with my son.
Thanks so much for the video! definitely going to check out the hidden and the water fortune shrine
Hi there! You’re welcome!! I’m glad you like it!!! Yeah those two are my fav too!! When’s ur trip??
@@HarpistinJapan i’ll be going in july
Good video! Peaceful feeling
Thank you!! There’s going to be a part 2 soon!
Thank you for this video! Uji and Kawaii Srine is awesome!
Hello, I would like to got to Matcha area Uji, love matcha, and sake alley, beautiful places, love your videos, taking notes for my November trip :)
Your videos are a delight to watch and we learn something each time.
So lucky to find your video. I’ve been marking places in Kyoto that don’t have a lot of tourists. Thank you so much.😇
Love your videos🎉❤
Thank you very much!!!!!
Oh, no. Just been to Kyoto yesterday, I wish I saw this video earlier. Probably go back again 😂 Again love your videos, maybe a little more food.😂
Welcome back! Haha… yes next time, there’s still so much I wasn’t able to do so I’ll def be back too.
Yeah agreed need more food, will try next time :) thanks for supporting
thank you so much. i keep searching for places to see in kyoto and so many videos repeat the same locations
I went to Uji on my first trip to Japan, it's a really lovely little town and Byodo-in is beautiful.
I will do all of this. Thank you for the video.
You’re welcome! Hope you have plenty of fun!!
Hello Lisa,
May I asking please
In middle of July is still raining season? Thank you
Your videos are so informative! you deserve 200k subs! You can shorten your videos and divide it into episodes so you can have multiple videos to keep up your content volumn
That pigeon is alive.. it's trying to fly away from you. :D
Thanks again for your wonderful vlog... Kyoto is on my list to travel this coming October (Autumn). See yah Liza. :)
Yea it almost made a successful escape hahhaa
I’m glad you liked the vlog! Thank you for your support!! Have fun!! Are you also visiting other cities too! Autumn is def a beautiful time to visit!! :)))))))
Hi thanks for your information going to visit next week, how is the weather in June??
Thank you 😊
Hi! Have fun!!! June is pretty warm 20-28 :)
This gives me lots of ideas for my upcoming visit to Kyoto!
Awesome!!!!!! When’s your trip planned for ??
Fantastic tour of the hidden area's. Very surprised there's so few tourists!. I'm going back for another visit in late May and will be using this as a guide. Do you have a similar video for Osaka? Thank you Lisa.
Hi Martin! Yeh the first place literally no tourists at most 1-2. Other places just I guess not a famous as the usual fushimi Inari / golden pavilion, so get less attention - unless tour companies bring people in but they came and left really quickly. I think if u go earlier then it’s gonna be even quieter. I arrived all the places at around 2-3pm lol coz I didn’t wana wake up early and I’m just slow.
Yeah I do have similar videos for Osaka, also non touristy areas will be posting them too!!
Thanks for your support and hope you have a fun trip!!!!!!
Can you pls post the videos for Isaka as i will be visiting Tokyo in late June n wd plan Osaka only there are places to visit as myson doesn't want to go to Universal studios.
Awesome video, just wish it had been released 4 weeks ago as I was in Kyoto 3 weeks ago and would have loved to visit some of these places. All the popular tourist spot were so busy, still had a great time and cannot wait to visit Japan again.
Hi Lisa, great video as always:-) I like your outfits in these video! Very Japanese 👍 May I ask you to do a video on what to wear while in Japan? Not the simple one (what to pack for the season you are traveling), but more on a fashion side? I am from Europe, but have been living in California for 20 years. I am really struggling with the way people dress here (not to offense anyone) and noticing that I am blending in 😂 Pandemic has made it even worse "the more we stay home the more we look homeless 😂😂😂) I am going to Japan in a couple of weeks and would like to make it as an opportunity to dress really nice while enjoying my stay there. Don't worry if you can't make it right away. I am sure I'll enjoy it anyway when you post it. I hope I am not alone who is interested in this topic 😊 Thank you ❤
based on your list, i've only been to Uji. it's definitely a beautiful and peaceful place. will visit the other places on my next trip!
This is actually a very good list! I've never heard of ll of this places, though I've been in Kyoto for 3 times already lol
I'm unfortanatley gonna be in Kyoto during golden week 🥲
Me too, we clearly didn't plan this in hindsight 😂
Me too😂
Yep, see you there
Good luck all 👍 ❤
10 thax ☺️👍❤️🌹💁♀️🇯🇵
Thank you!!!
Hello Lisa. Can you recommend a traditional style accommodation in Kyoto? We would like to visit the places you have shown. Or accommodation that you have stayed in? Thank you
Hi!! I unfortunately haven't stayed at a Machiya before! So I can't recommend those. The places I went to are all easily accessible via Kyoto station, so I would recommend staying there, can try Kyoto Richmond that area is nice and quiet and has a really great food street like literally right beside the hotel.
The Pigeon looks like it would make for a neat souvenir from the first Shrine.
Testing your luck buying that pigeon. 🤣
Excellent video btw. Tremendous editing and production. Great.
Hi Paul! Thank you for the support!! I really appreciate it when …. The editing part gets recognized 🥹🥹🥹 it is always so much effort and time. But I’m happy with what I can put tgt to share.
Haha yes I think that first part to hold the pigeon properly without it escaping is part of the luck test definitely!
Otagi Nenbutsu-Ji in Arashiyama. Get a taxi at the station and have them drive you there, it's a walkable distance but it's on the absolute edge of the city limits and quite a way's uphill so you're better off spending the day walking downhill on the return. I won't spoil the surprise but it's one of the most charming things I've seen in any temple in Japan.
Thanks Lisa, love your work. However could you provide more detail on Omotesando Street. I can't find it on Google Maps at all. Thank you in advance. Do you live in Japan?
Thanks Lisa!. Awesome Video and perfect timing given we are heading to Kyoto on Wednesday for a few days. Hopefully we can find a Tanuki Statue as that would be great to take home. Loved the origins of the shrine on the 10yen coin as well !!
Hi Trevor! You’re welcome! And thank you for your kind words and support!
Have a great trip!! Yeah lemme know if you do find a tanuki to buy i haven’t seen ones for sale! It’s be awesome to bring one home!
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When is the best time to go to kyoto and keep up with your amazing videos
I prefer going during the red momiji leaves which are towards the end of Nov and early Dec! Thank you for your kind words and encouragement!
Hi Lisa, I'm in Tokyo now going to Osaka tomorrow for 4 nights.❤⛩️
会長のタンゴ見たいですね！
I went to the Byodo-in in Oahu, Hawaii, but didn't make it to the one in Kyoto. :(
Is the keihan covered in the jr pass?
Hey Lisa, I heard they are increasing the price on jr rail passes. Any opinions or news on this? Also how much access around Kyoto would the JR rail pass provide or would it be better to just go by suica card? Thanks in advance
I would like to know this too- I’m going to Japan in August.
@@vaultboi76 doesnt affect you, the changes are in october
Hi!! Yeah it is true they're gonna increase the prices... and even without the increase, it's not a good option for travelling around Kyoto. Better to use the Kansai pass for Kyoto and around. JR pass is only good for long distance travels - and A LOT of it within a week - which is just stressful and people just don't do that lol. Just separate tix and suica is much better. When are you planning for a Kyoto trip?
Hi!! Yeah it is true they're gonna increase the prices... and even without the increase, it's not a good option for travelling around Kyoto. Better to use the Kansai pass for Kyoto and around. JR pass is only good for long distance travels - and A LOT of it within a week - which is just stressful and people just don't do that lol. Just separate tix and suica is much better. When are you planning for a Kyoto trip?
@@HarpistinJapan My trip for Japan will be in the middle of October for 14 days. I will be starting off in Osaka though. I will spend about 2-3 days in Kyoto and about the last 4 days in Tokyo. Financially planning out my travel cost, I believe the biggest expenses are when I go to Hiroshima from Osaka (round trip) and the one way shinkansen to Tokyo so I'm checking if the cost effectiveness of a 14 day JR rail pass is beneficial or just to buy individual tickets along the way.
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30min by train max, from where please? Fantastic videos by the way
Kyoto station. Thank you!!!!!
Great video! We are in kyoto now, any recommendations to see sakura? I think we missed it 😢
Thank you!! You can try Lake Onzui, it’s full bloom since 14 april and I suspect about to fall or falling now.
Check on the website, I show how to use it in the recent Sakura video. I found it there :) they update it every few days, and there are still some places around Kansai that has smallll traces of Sakura left! But you will need to travel further out from Kyoto. Have fun Sakura hunting!!
Somethings cannot be Searched for , only Discovered .
" when it's Fate , there is no coincidence ".
the Season of Cherry Blossom 🌸 is the Time ⏳ of Dreams ,
the Tears of a Dreamcatcher are Precious ,
the fall of the Cherry Blossom Petals 🌸,
is as the fall of the tears of the Dreamcatcher " ,
catch the petal , catch the tear 💧 , catch the Dream and make a wish ✨🌠⭐
Beautiful!
Okay but if you had to pick one thing to do from your video what would it be?
Ooooooo that’s a difficult question hmmmmmm let me thinkkkkk
@@HarpistinJapan I’m pretty sure I’m just gonna be the weird old white guy at gachapon place 😂
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I'll go for matcha gyoza!
Me too!!!! Am gonna try it.
What about winter?
Snow. Very noice snow.
Your kimono in the thumbnail was worn backwards. That left folding direction is for dressing up the dead.
No. The image is mirrored.
Hi Risa sensei. Wow! Sharp, clean images!😀 Plus a pretty host, Nice. LIked Subbed. 素敵な女の子に出会えたので、ラッキーだと思います。失礼ですが、お友達になりませんか？ありがとうございます、 お疲れ様でした。
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Hi!!
@@HarpistinJapan hi
You love me no❤
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Pigeon cookies tomorrow!!!
I like lisa voice.
Thank youuuu🥰
You gonna get me drunk showing me a place with 18 sake samples. 🤣
Hohoho and that’s a set for one personnnnn
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I've covered more than 50% of Japan but sadly, Kyoto is the dullest to me. I don't know what's the fuss about this ancient city. Tourist trap? There are certainly better places to explore albeit less popular.
There are many great places to explore indeed, I’m glad you got to see and explore so many places! what were your top five places that you would recommend?
@@HarpistinJapan Hi, here are the five I found pleasantly nice and memorable:
1)Hakone
2)Nagasaki
3)Okayama
4)Miyazaki
5)Sakurajima
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6)Anywhere with you by my side of course! 😁
Lisa is not only sweet and beautiful but she is also the best Japanese youtuber!
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