Days in my life in TOKYO, JAPAN | Ramen, Skytree and Shinjuku Cat | Vlog
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- A vlog about days in my life in Tokyo, Japan. Out of all the places I have lived in Tokyo, Sumida is by far my favourite. In this vlog I show you the incredible view right outside my apartment, get my favourite Japanese ramen near Skytree, visit Harajuku and take a trip to see the giant 3D display of the Shinjuku calico cat!
I remember first arriving in Japan and living in a tiny room inside a sharehouse. I loved my housemates and the peaceful nature of the Northern Tokyo neighbourhood, but it was a little far from all the central Tokyo areas. Living right next to Tokyo Skytree and the huge shopping mall Solamachi was like a dream come true! Sumida ward is full of history and it blends the modern aspects of Tokyo with Japan's cultural heritage. I also think that Life is my favourite Japanese supermarket. I decided to focus on travel and now that I no longer live in this apartment, I show you the view from my balcony!
Many things have changed in Japan since I arrived in Japan in 2018. There are more vegetarian and vegan options than before. Japan actually makes amazing vegetarian food because many prefectures specialise in seasonal produce, making the ingredients local and fresh. I was able to travel to these prefectures and taste some of the Japanese local foods and specialities. I still love exploring Tokyo at night, especially Sumida and Shinjuku. It is the best time to see the neon lights and artistic history of Tokyo city.
Thank you for watching this day in my life in Tokyo vlog. I frequently post day in the life of a foreigner living in Japan vlogs. Even though I live in Tokyo, I frequently travel to both Northern and Southern Japan. I hope to give some tips for travelling Japan and recommend must see and must visit places on your next trip. If you want to live or work in Japan, I have some useful videos about living, accommodation, visas and life as a foreigner in Japan. If you want to see more daily Tokyo, cool Japan travel vlogs and learn more about Japanese culture, please check out my Tokyo Diaries playlist.
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Beautiful video, really enjoyed it! Thank you Marianna! ❤
just love your videos
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Thank you so much Lizzie!! I hope you’re doing well ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@MariannaVlogs You’re welcome ❤️❤️! You inspire, I’ve been meaning to just book a trip to Japan and go! I just need a boost to book and go go! ✈️Instead of thinking about it
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Craving that karabon yet?!
Every day 😩
Wow - This editing is top-notch. Plenty of beautiful shots and transitions, including of yourself and the gentleman; super cool vocal and audio work (almost like if not ASMR); soothing and compelling music; interesting details and even mini-skits like the claw machine and the random guys street-fighting (LOL).
- How do you find interacting with the people? Are they friendly? Do you feel that Japanese people are interested in building connections and friendships, or maybe is that not so much your interest? I know there are some stereotypes, but perhaps you have some unique insights (positive or negative).
- Do you speak Japanese at a level that interactions are good?
- Are there any unspoken annoying parts of living in Japan?
- Why did you want to move to Japan in the first place? You mentioned that you arrived in 2018 so Japan must be really to your liking. I cannot say I'm surprised if the tales are to be believed.
Sorry for the questions, you can completely ignore them.
Hi, thank you so much for your kind comment! It actually made my day ❤️ I’ve put together some answers. These were really interesting for me to think about so thank you for your questions.
I think Japanese people (in my experience only) are a reserved kind of friendly and extremely polite. Their intentions are diverse and some are interested in socialising with foreigners and others aren’t. It really depends on their work, lifestyle and beliefs. At first it was hard for me to meet people and I actually felt quite isolated (a lot of this was due to the language barrier) but after a while it just sort of happened? I’ve made quite a few friends who are Japanese (both while in Japan and the UK) but I also think I had an advantage because I specialised my work and Masters in a Japan centric subject. It gave me the opportunity to meet/work/study with a lot of Japanese people in both Japan and the UK and we have built some great connections over time.
I would say my Japanese still sucks but I’m trying 😅 I’m much better at speaking and reading than writing. Again the MA helped a lot here and I feel like I’ve improved quite a bit over the last two years. I don’t think I would have issues with a simple conversation but my grammar would take a nosedive if I tried anything more complex.
Unspoken annoying parts of living in Japan are the bugs. I feel like I’m under attack every summer haha. I just don’t feel this is mentioned enough. Japan is subjectively very clean but due to the climate and geographical attributes there are so many!! Even thinking about it makes me freak out. Also the fact that trains stop running after a certain time. If you miss the last train, that’s it, either taxis or you’re stranded. These are just surface level things though and like any country Japan has pros and cons in terms of social aspects.
Prior to moving to Japan I had a couple of years where I had a serious issue with my back. It came on super suddenly and I ended up having a massive surgery for it and basically couldn’t walk properly for two years. That time really made me reconsider my life and the direction I wanted to go in and I remember just coming to the realisation that I’m not doing the things I want to do (travel, make videos, finally experience the places I wanted to experience). I’ve always wanted to live in Japan (after being exposed to Cool Japan media as a kid) and being sick for so long gave me the courage to take that step. I’m glad I did because it led me to so many amazing opportunities that without Japan I would have not been able to pursue.
Thank you again for your questions! I think I would like to make a future video addressing these and others so if you have any more, please don’t hesitate to ask. I hope you have a lovely day ❤️
@@MariannaVlogs Thank _you_ so much for writing such a thoughtful, authentic response - just like you are in your videos. 💙 You’ve made my day, as well. 😊
*People:* You’re so right - each person is a unique individual with their own lifestyle and interests. Friendship takes effort from both parties, and the right setting such as work or education can really help facilitate in breaking the ice. (I am reminded of a funny video by comedian Meshida on the difficulty of making Japanese friends: ruclips.net/video/Y9l6JtU5WCw/видео.html.)
However in your case I imagine it wasn’t as simple as being forced to work with Japanese people like a foreign uni student or English teacher would, given that you mentioned that it was hard for you to even meet people to the point it led to a feeling of isolation. That being said, the knowledge and connections you acquired through your work and Masters proved to give you a leg up if not the very opportunities when it came to both meeting and interacting with Japanese people in both the UK and Japan, with social media no doubt facilitating connections and representing you in a great light. You began your life in Uzbekistan, ventured into the beautiful expanse of Ukraine, found new beginnings in the UK, and have now blossomed in the enchanting embrace of Japan. It must have been the journey of a lifetime. Be proud of how far you’ve come, for the sun has finally risen. 🌅
*Language:* That’s awesome. They say that if you improve 1% every day, you will have become 37 times better over the course of a year due to the principle of compound interest. While it may not feel like that , if you learn just 1 new verb, think about how many more ideas/sentences you can now formulate and express. By applying new techniques, your vlogging skills have also improved dramatically.
*Downsides:* I can’t stand bugs! I can hardly put up with them in the UK. Bzzzzzzz. 🐝 I wasn’t aware that this was much of a phenomena in Japan as the country always looks so clean in videos, but it makes sense now. According to ChatGPT, _“Japan is generally warmer in summer. But in winter, the UK may feel warmer, while Japan, especially in the north, experiences much colder temperatures.”_ In keeping with that, I imagine northern regions such as Hokkaido would have fewer bugs. If you can recall, would you say the temperature being colder and bugs being fewer is consistent with your experience in Sapporo 5 years ago? (Yup - you made some videos about the region, which I will have to check out some time. Ah, how time *flies*… Heh, at least Steins;Gate ⏳ makes the bustling of critters sound cool.)
All that being said, your point about the bugs and train times being surface-level issues, and that every country has its pros and cons, really helps place things into perspective. It’s a good reminder that it's something that can be managed/tolerated with the right strategies, and I appreciate that a lot.
*Yin-and-Yang:* Ah! I remember stumbling upon that fascinating account of the spinal condition. While you may have just been describing your story, it was a moving and inspirational learning experience for me and many others. I’m sorry you had to go through such a painful, immobilizing ordeal for two whole years. I cannot imagine what you went through. Even so! This very experience is what helped give you the courage to move - to _really_ take your life into your own hands and step forward with intention - and now you have the freedom to travel wherever you wish. 🌞
Have you ever wondered what happiness would look like if it were to assume form? Perhaps it would resemble glass-often unnoticed, but it is there. As proof of its existence, glass will reflect light when viewed from the right angle, stating its presence and existence more eloquently than any other thing in this world. Sometimes, it is through our struggles that we discover the resilience and courage we never knew we had, ultimately giving us exactly what we need to grow.
*Future Video:* I think that would be really useful for a lot of people. Here’s a cool song you might like to use: ruclips.net/video/gcIZftsMZak/видео.html (‘Hidden Wisdom’ by Samuel Lux - in the genre of Kawaii Future Bass EDM ♫⋆｡♪ ₊˚♬ ﾟ.)
Hey Mariannna! Are you back in Tokyo
Omg hi ❤️ not at the moment (I so wish that I was)! I’m going back again later this year after I’m done with work in the UK. Are you travelling right now? We still need to meet up 😭❤️
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Is it old video? When did you take this video?
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Please remove the mask
In Japan wearing masks is much more normal, and accepted - even before the pandemic. I don't like masks either, but it's normal here, and they're actually nice when it's cold out.
Wearing masks are mostly the elderly, deseased or public transport drivers here in Japan
Why? It’s none of your business.
@@spacenya1905Not true.
I agree, they are so helpful when it’a cold. I used to wear them before the pandemic and it wasn’t an issue. I think people outside of Japan associate it with covid but it’s not that, I’m just trying to keep the air to my lungs warm to avoid wheezing lol.
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