I applaud your dedication to give what the viewers want even if it means doing something you fear. But please don't do anything that makes you uncomfortable or not fun for you. We like to see you having fun, not scared 😄
Rion, great snow festival video!! Maybe next year I will head up to Sapporo for the snow festival. Thanks for the awesome video!! This year, the festival is packed. Thousands of foreign tourists are visiting the festival, so you will have plenty of visitors!
Hello Rion don’t let one or two incidents like the restaurant issue get you down. Frankly the best food experience are those you share with us drinking beer and eating in hotel room or your home where you can talk easily ! YOU are the star of your show! Gaooooo! 🥰
Thanks you for your sharing Rion. I was looking your full video. Nice and beautiful place at Hokkaido. I am excited and interested going to Hokkaido cool of snow.
And for Vocaloid fans, Hatsune Miku is the official mascot of Sapporo Snow Festival. Every year she gets a new Snow Festival costume and usually there is exclusive merch.
🤍 What a beautiful snow festival! thank you for your hard work Rion, including going down the stairs even though it was freezing to show us the view! 😄 I loved your videos and always will, please never be discouraged as you are one of the best RUclipsr out there 🤍
Hi Ishida San, 👋 I've found your channel very recently and I can't believe I love your videos so much. I never skip ahead on your videos and always watch full! From start to finish! I want you to know your content is very awesome, unique and interesting! so know that we love your style of videos very much! I want to visit Japan some day too and my dream is to live there haha 😅 You're also the first one for whom I became a patreon member because I really love your work and effort you put in your videos and I want to help you keep making amazing videos for us! 😁 Thank you! 💖
Now I'm having serious Sapporo flashbacks. When we're there at the end of February, there were still remnants of the sculpture, but barely. Afterwards, we went to the Sapporo Clock Tower, then to the Factory Mall, not so sure of the name. Then WALK all the way to Sapporo Beer Factory, not knowing where we are right then was the BUS STAND to bring us there. Going back, we took that bus, as I can't walk anymore. The next day, we went to a seafood market and had a breakfast. After a little going around, we took the LOAD TRAIN, as told by the hotel staff. Expecting it to be a large train, it turns out its a ROAD TRAIN. 😁 We took a short ride on our way to Mt. Moiwa. We spend the whole afternoon till nighttime to see the city skyline at night. I could go on and on, which mean we did enjoy our trip to Sapporo. One thing I missed though is that I never went to Hokkaido University, which was parallel to our way all along taking that LOAD/ROAD TRAIN. Also Otaru, which was due to time constraints. Well, maybe next time. I'll make sure of that. ☺️
Nice video, Rion. I was in Sapporo at the same time but didn't bump into you. One thing about the xylophone at the end. I am not sure if you noticed. The lighting of the xylophone is connected to the lighting of the Sapporo TV Tower. It was quite impressive watching the TV Tower lighting up to the tune of the xylophone.
Hi Rion! Do not feel like you can not have experiences without the camera on. If you are unable to film something that you want to do, just talk to us about the experience afterwards. We want you to have a fantastic time and not deny yourself something only because you can not film it. We love your videos. Sending our appreciation!
Hi Rion, I have been watching your videos for a long time but first time to comment. Sorry you a negative experience with the waitress in the seafood restaurant. It seems quite clear why her shop had so many empty tables! Don’t let it get you down. I look forward to your next video. 😊
Thank you for all your hard work Rion! Try to not feel too discouraged with some of the things that went wrong, still a fantastic and entertaining video, and your energy is so refreshing and fun. Hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Hokkaido!
hello from Denmark I love your videos. I would love to se you eat in one of those places with the long lines. can you please do it?Find one place where you are alloved to film ? the food must be absolutly stunning in this places :-) love from Denmark 🥰
Hey RIon, you are a great inspiration to me. As a simple guy from the middle of the United States, your videos give me a lot of happiness and enjoyment until I can, one day, actually get to Japan. I hope I don't have to wait for too long, but as I said, your videos are amazing until that time comes. When I finally do get to Japan, I will be semi-familiar with many places and how to conduct myself and how to get around Japan thanks to you and your videos. Keep it up, I really hope you find success with whatever you do. You are a unique gem in this world, Rion.
I am Immensely jealous that you managed to spend some time in Hokkaido, I've spent about 5years looking for a way to live there. Regrettably ones past has basically sealed ones fate of only ever being able to visit for vacation or for work. :(
Don’t worry about that rude waitress… they are only that way because they are just not happy with their own lives. You are doing a great job and I’ve been watching your videos for a few years now and I just love how you keep doing what you’re doing. You have some of the nicest videos about japan and I absolutely love watching your videos! Keep your chin up and keep pushing forward!
Very nice trip to Sapporo, wonderfull snow statues, especialy Anja ❤️👍 and you are brave Rion to go outside downstairs from the Tower, thank you for both parts of vlog
Interesting. They moved the food area to under the tower. It used to be more widespread around the middle of Odori Park and towards the tower. The year I went there was also a little ski jump and pros doing demos on it. The underground streets and walkways were awesome. I never expected that visiting the city.
It looks like they really scaled down the Sapporo Snow Festival for 2023 and it seems you didn't go to Susukino site? I went in 2020 which seemed to have more sculptures, a ski jump, skating ring, and food stalls along Odori park etc. The Tsudome site was also open back then. I told myself I would go back as soon as the Snow Fest happens again, but couldn't make it this year. I really hope the 2024 edition returns to its former glory!
Let’s keep walking to Sapporo Yukimatsuri, wow! the anime character of snow sculpture😍, 4:20 T-Rex looks really cool ~🦁Gao🦖~😄👏, 5:33 so good for kids to play on a slide🛝, 5:56 beautiful Rikujo Jieitai, 6:55 28 days to complete😮👍! 7:58 what a great event venue 😃! 8:31 miffy😍, 9:04 these snowmen are cute enough☃️😍! Let's go to Sapporo TV Tower, 10:33 there are many meccha oishiii foods stalls, 11:50 the beautiful snow covered the entire city of Sapporo, 13:37 😄Rion 🗣️ ganbarimaaaasÜ ~ ~ ~💪🦁 👍👏, challenge yourself✌️🤨 , 15:13 I prefer the cute mascot of Sapporo TV Tower (it looks like a red pepper🌶️😁) cuter than melon kuma🍈🐻. 17:24 Yay, Tanukikoji Shopping Street is wider than Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street. 17:47 wow! Sapporo Nijoichiba seafood market has all kinds of crabs 🦀😋, 19:13 can't film 🚫🫥, never mind Rion, let's keep walking, there are still many places ahead for us to continue to let’s keep walking filming🤩🥳. 20:23 330JPY Niboshi tonkotsu ramen and wasabi flavor chashu rice😍😋. 21:32 Sapporo classic beer🍺. 22:06 strawberry cake dessert must be delicious😄😋, 24:58 yay, we don't mind our Rion wear glasses because our Rion always looks kakkoii 😍👓🦁👍, sleep well and be energized let's keep continue to walk to lighted up night Sapporo snow festival 25:52 the horse racing is so cool🐎😎, the nighted up night Sapporo TV Tower is so beautiful😍👍👏! Thank you so much Rion for the wonderful Sapporo festival, and thank you Rion for walking a long way in the snow festival so many chome👏, I appreciate your work, thank you so much🫡🤝!
Great video Rion and good for you to push through the negative restaurant experience. They should want you to film because it promotes them. You're one of our favorite Japanese youtubers. Keep Walking!
I guess someone need to learn how to plan their travel. Everyone know you need to go to food places as early before they open when it comes to such places. That snow festival is places you can go later on in the day.
Really sad that even in Japan people start to get more and more unfriendly ;( Lucky I only had like two or three occasions where Japanese were kinda rude but yeah remembering that crazy woman that "attacked" you in a livestream before and hearing how everyone is denying your filming and so on .... Then again it feels like people are getting worse worldwide, no idea if its related to all those crisises we had and still have but I noticed this pretty much everywhere I went within the last 3-4 years as well as with friends and coworker
Nope, I live in Okinawa and most people are very nice and friendly. Don't take the position that one incident and the whole world is coming to an end. No matter where you are, you have a few crazy people.
@@dennistani1986 where do I say that everyone is rude ? but it's noticeable that people are getting less nice. Then again Okinawa is very different from places like Tokyo where it feels like people beeing pissed about rude tourists and kinda start to behave the same 🤷🏻
I don't know if I'm right, and will of course let Rion correct me or/and bring his pov, but I think it's way easier to manage filming when you're not eating alone, maybe less "obvious" or "suspicious" too for the local restaurant owners. I also remember some times when Shinichi san told the place they were wasn't really "camera friendly", so Satoshi san had to be very discreet while filming during their meal.. Rion couldn't definitely do as well, he'd be spotted instantly 😂 TabiEats also has a bigger channel (only speaking of their main one) than Rion's, so maybe having 500k+ followers can be another good "argument" for them, to use for promoting these places ? It's only my thought tho, I'd be curious to know about yours 🙂 Let's keep eating!
Hi bhai just a question, i read some articles and also saw videos about that cheating between partners is very normalised in Japan, what are your thoughts about this?
Hello Rion, we are big fans of you but we feel you have much more potential to take this channel to another level he he he. Stop showing us Train stations and add more places with history or something unique about your amazing country. My girlfriend likes you a lot but you go to the same places alot, she gets angry and tells me and makes us sad. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE read this as we feel its amazing advice but keep up the good work my friend, love you xxx
I have been saying this for a long time. My wife used to like his channel but it seems that he just does not want to spend the money his subscribers give him. He is just using the bare minimum not because he can not afford it, but simply because he wants to get paid for doing things for way less, which is why his channel will never grow. I hope he changes this trajectory or else he is going to wash out, it happens to a lot of youtubers. I have been to Hokkaido & I did not cheat myself by eating $5 ramen soups or worse, drink a can beer in my hotel room alone, just wow! This is why the channel is not good anymore, but the people can't handle a constructive criticism.
My kids enjoyed seeing the Anya ice sculptures (we're fans of the Spy x Family anime and manga) and My Neighbour Totoro characters. And your rendition of "what does the fox say?" topped it all off.
Thanks Rhion.always a lovely video.looking forward to it. we went to tokyo before feb looking for you but we where filming somewhere.take care.hope to see you someday in Japan.your videos are great help in our trip.keep it up
Rion, I am Japanese-American (Japanese Mother, American Father). I represented the American Snow Carving Team twice in the International Snow Carving Competition (2002 and 2007). You missed the 11th block where the International competitors carved their snow sculptures. You'll need to go back in the future. I enjoyed the snow crab legs and other seafood in the Sapporo Izakaiyas. If you ever come back to America, contact me. I'm a photographer too, and can show you America and can go anytime. I would enjoy going back to Japan too. I really enjoy your videos! Keep up the good work.
@@RionIshida I walked down the outside steps of Tokyo Tower by mistake years ago. It was windy, but, not as cold as you experienced. About 1/3 down and 2/3 to go, I thought, well this was a big mistake. I felt it took forever. I was so glad to be back down. The experience was worth it though. I often thought, how many others have done this? You did it in near zero F temps. My hat off to you!
@@RionIshida Maybe I'm wrong but it seems your fear of heights might be getting a little bit better? I remember when you rode the Don Quixote ferris wheel and it feels like you've come kind of a long way since then. I'm also not great with heights and I'm not sure I could have done those stairs. Anyway! Good job! 👍
Hi Rion, what an experience - so many various snow sculptures very much interesting to be watched during the day but even more at night with light and sound effects - something really special. I once visited an ice sculpture park in Switzerland but it cannot be compared with this huge exhibition in no way. Thanks so much for showing us the observatory views of the snow festival - the best way to experience its greatness. How brave you were to use the staircase while leaving the place. I have no problems with high and shaky places but I could simpatize with you especially under such a cold and slippery conditions. So sad you were not able to enjoy your beloved sea food due to the crowded places and even some rude people. By the way you should not hesitate to wear glasses when your eyes got tired of you contact lenses because you look even more sofisticated with them. GAAAOOO!!!
Thanks for sharing the snow festival with us! The view from above was amazing!! That walk down the stairs, though 👀😱 Was so sad to hear about the disappointing seafood experience, but I always appreciate your honest travel reviews (the ups and the downs). And actually, when you were walking around in the snow, I was thinking that a nice bowl of ramen would be the perfect way to warm up. So, it always seems to work out in the end. ✨
I was in Sapporo in the beginning of the mouth... and felt before the Snow Festival began. I had a great time in Sapporo... but the 8 hours train ride back to Tokyo was pretty fun!
Thanks so much for the hard work on the video, Rion. Aww, so brave to show us the view walking down the tower. Honestly, I would be too scared walking down due to the icy conditions, so kudos to you. I felt your sadness when you were not able to flim or have your seafood meal, but at least you turned it around, and you enjoyed other delicious discoveries and beautiful winter wonderland. Chin up, and let's keep walking.
Its going to be too early to see the festival when I visit in Nov so I plan of focusing on the food when I visit. Hope you go to some of the more interesting tourist spots.
Thank you for taking us to the much-awaited Sapporo Snow Festival! I was filled with excitement to see the amazing snow and ice sculptures creations which seemed to be more beautiful when litted up at night, including the Sapporo TV Tower. 😄 Sad😥 to know you that you were not able to eat some fresh seafoods and local dishes, anyways, more next time! By any chance, would you consider a trip to the lavender fields in Hokkaido this summer? 😄 Gaoo!
Thank you for sharing the snow festival with us😄It is ok not to film the seafood meal, no loss really with that type of attitude from the waitress. Glad you enjoy the ramen😉 Perhaps next time go during early autumn where isn't much crowd. Great that you challenge yourself down those stairs despite having chill and coping with fear👏Great video. Looking forward more. 💪
Man, you went to Hokkaido and tried Ramen?There are so many great restaurants to eat in Hokkaido that are way better than ramen, you can do better, your followers deserve better. The excuse you provided is lame, I follow this channel to see new places not to see or hear you complain in a hotel room while drinking a beer alone, so sad.
I totally agree with you. Unfortunately I am super disappointed with this presentation. Food is the most fun time to see … especially I am Japanese living in other country . Even Rion had sour moment with restaurant side , this is really not acceptable to show niboshi ramen which he can eat anywhere. Hokkaido has a lot of great stuff. Even local sushi train is super great quality . Soup curry and jingisukan are also Hokkaido’s special food. Rion, I know this is not my business but I think you should do more research before you introduce the place.
Unless you’re paying Rion to create this content, you’re watching the efforts of a real person who has good days and bad days. Rion is one of the most upbeat people here on YT but he’s sharing an experience he had. If you want perfect fake experiences then maybe you’re not the right fit for this community. He’s not Rick Steves and you’re not on a paid tour. Take a chill pill and be more mindful of your vibes and how you treat another human. And if this video didn’t meet your expectations, then move on to the next one but be gracious. My goodness. Your entitlement is ridiculous.
Hi bhai just a question, i read some articles and also saw videos about that cheating between partners is very normalised in Japan, what are your thoughts about this?
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Thank you for being so brave to walk down the stairs of the tower to show us the view! Always love your content! ❤️
I applaud your dedication to give what the viewers want even if it means doing something you fear. But please don't do anything that makes you uncomfortable or not fun for you. We like to see you having fun, not scared 😄
Cool!
Rion, great snow festival video!! Maybe next year I will head up to Sapporo for the snow festival. Thanks for the awesome video!! This year, the festival is packed. Thousands of foreign tourists are visiting the festival, so you will have plenty of visitors!
Hello Rion don’t let one or two incidents like the restaurant issue get you down. Frankly the best food experience are those you share with us drinking beer and eating in hotel room or your home where you can talk easily ! YOU are the star of your show! Gaooooo! 🥰
I was there festival it was so cold only day as I stayed in Asahikawa to see statues it was so nice nicer than 3 years ago when I went
Thank you Rion your tours bring inspiration to walk the urban cties in Japan.
Omg we went to that Sapporo fish market and had seafood bowl there. So oishii! Can’t wait to go back!!! ❤
Thanks you for your sharing Rion. I was looking your full video. Nice and beautiful place at Hokkaido. I am excited and interested going to Hokkaido cool of snow.
kudos for stairs !! :p
Thank you for bringing us around Hokkaido 😊
Awsome video as usual. One of the best if not the best Japan travel vlog youtube channel.
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And for Vocaloid fans, Hatsune Miku is the official mascot of Sapporo Snow Festival. Every year she gets a new Snow Festival costume and usually there is exclusive merch.
🤍 What a beautiful snow festival! thank you for your hard work Rion, including going down the stairs even though it was freezing to show us the view! 😄
I loved your videos and always will, please never be discouraged as you are one of the best RUclipsr out there 🤍
Its always amazing to watch your videos rion-san! ggaaaooo!!! 😍
Hi Ishida San, 👋
I've found your channel very recently and I can't believe I love your videos so much. I never skip ahead on your videos and always watch full! From start to finish! I want you to know your content is very awesome, unique and interesting! so know that we love your style of videos very much! I want to visit Japan some day too and my dream is to live there haha 😅 You're also the first one for whom I became a patreon member because I really love your work and effort you put in your videos and I want to help you keep making amazing videos for us! 😁
Thank you! 💖
I love his content too. Like the golden era of RUclips full of originality. No quick edits and big texts Infront of my face in the start
Arigatoooo😆
i just got his patreon too i really like it
Now I'm having serious Sapporo flashbacks. When we're there at the end of February, there were still remnants of the sculpture, but barely.
Afterwards, we went to the Sapporo Clock Tower, then to the Factory Mall, not so sure of the name. Then WALK all the way to Sapporo Beer Factory, not knowing where we are right then was the BUS STAND to bring us there. Going back, we took that bus, as I can't walk anymore.
The next day, we went to a seafood market and had a breakfast. After a little going around, we took the LOAD TRAIN, as told by the hotel staff. Expecting it to be a large train, it turns out its a ROAD TRAIN. 😁 We took a short ride on our way to Mt. Moiwa. We spend the whole afternoon till nighttime to see the city skyline at night.
I could go on and on, which mean we did enjoy our trip to Sapporo. One thing I missed though is that I never went to Hokkaido University, which was parallel to our way all along taking that LOAD/ROAD TRAIN. Also Otaru, which was due to time constraints.
Well, maybe next time. I'll make sure of that. ☺️
Nice video, Rion. I was in Sapporo at the same time but didn't bump into you. One thing about the xylophone at the end. I am not sure if you noticed. The lighting of the xylophone is connected to the lighting of the Sapporo TV Tower. It was quite impressive watching the TV Tower lighting up to the tune of the xylophone.
Hi Rion! Do not feel like you can not have experiences without the camera on. If you are unable to film something that you want to do, just talk to us about the experience afterwards. We want you to have a fantastic time and not deny yourself something only because you can not film it. We love your videos. Sending our appreciation!
thanks for the great vids always
Hi Rion, I have been watching your videos for a long time but first time to comment. Sorry you a negative experience with the waitress in the seafood restaurant. It seems quite clear why her shop had so many empty tables!
Don’t let it get you down. I look forward to your next video. 😊
Thank you for all your hard work Rion! Try to not feel too discouraged with some of the things that went wrong, still a fantastic and entertaining video, and your energy is so refreshing and fun. Hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Hokkaido!
hello from Denmark I love your videos. I would love to se you eat in one of those places with the long lines. can you please do it?Find one place where you are alloved to film ? the food must be absolutly stunning in this places :-) love from Denmark 🥰
Thank you for this enjoyable “tour”.⛄️and the honest opinions. Greetings from Singapore.
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Great video Rion! I noticed that you usually avoid the restaurants with long lines but those must be the good ones. Can you try those sometimes?
Hey RIon, you are a great inspiration to me. As a simple guy from the middle of the United States, your videos give me a lot of happiness and enjoyment until I can, one day, actually get to Japan. I hope I don't have to wait for too long, but as I said, your videos are amazing until that time comes. When I finally do get to Japan, I will be semi-familiar with many places and how to conduct myself and how to get around Japan thanks to you and your videos. Keep it up, I really hope you find success with whatever you do. You are a unique gem in this world, Rion.
I am Immensely jealous that you managed to spend some time in Hokkaido, I've spent about 5years looking for a way to live there. Regrettably ones past has basically sealed ones fate of only ever being able to visit for vacation or for work. :(
Rion-san 🦁
Very cool 👍
海鮮丼のお店の対応辛かったですね😢Rionさんの寂し気な顔が忘れられません。私もとても胸が痛いです。けど、RionさんはプロRUclipsrでこれが職業なので、理不尽な対応も切ない思いも全て受け入れてそれでも果敢にチャレンジ、恐れずに前に進まなきゃですね😊雪まつりが広い範囲で行われているの知りませんでした☃️一番驚いたのはT-REX🦖が北海道に居たことです。日本にもT-REXが居てくれてなんかハリウッドに負けてない気がしました😂TVタワーからの階段での下山が本当に怖かったと思います🗼色々な意味でブルブル🥶でしたね💦極寒の中ありがとうございました🙏ラーメンも🍜とっても美味しそうでした😋👍本当にありがとうございました‼️
The Anya one is so cute!❤
Don’t worry about that rude waitress… they are only that way because they are just not happy with their own lives. You are doing a great job and I’ve been watching your videos for a few years now and I just love how you keep doing what you’re doing. You have some of the nicest videos about japan and I absolutely love watching your videos! Keep your chin up and keep pushing forward!
Great job as always!!! What happened to the usual intro music?
The cutting? as you call it we call it curling in Canada. It is a very popular sport.
Sweet, yup I said "カーリング (Ka-lingu)" it's curling in Japanese😉
Very nice trip to Sapporo, wonderfull snow statues, especialy Anja ❤️👍 and you are brave Rion to go outside downstairs from the Tower, thank you for both parts of vlog
Interesting. They moved the food area to under the tower. It used to be more widespread around the middle of Odori Park and towards the tower. The year I went there was also a little ski jump and pros doing demos on it.
The underground streets and walkways were awesome. I never expected that visiting the city.
The winter matsui looks splendid. Hope you enjoyed yourself :) What is your favourite food at Hokkaido?
Arigaoooo for your SuperThanks and sweet support 💚
Arigatoooo Kedderick!
So far, Sapporo Ramen was the best 🤣👍
@@RionIshida Haha. Do you like the corn butter soup based Ramen?
Yes! That's my favorite too!😆
Very nice 🤌
It looks like they really scaled down the Sapporo Snow Festival for 2023 and it seems you didn't go to Susukino site? I went in 2020 which seemed to have more sculptures, a ski jump, skating ring, and food stalls along Odori park etc. The Tsudome site was also open back then. I told myself I would go back as soon as the Snow Fest happens again, but couldn't make it this year. I really hope the 2024 edition returns to its former glory!
Let’s keep walking to Sapporo Yukimatsuri, wow! the anime character of snow sculpture😍, 4:20 T-Rex looks really cool ~🦁Gao🦖~😄👏, 5:33 so good for kids to play on a slide🛝, 5:56 beautiful Rikujo Jieitai, 6:55 28 days to complete😮👍! 7:58 what a great event venue 😃! 8:31 miffy😍, 9:04 these snowmen are cute enough☃️😍! Let's go to Sapporo TV Tower, 10:33 there are many meccha oishiii foods stalls, 11:50 the beautiful snow covered the entire city of Sapporo, 13:37 😄Rion 🗣️ ganbarimaaaasÜ ~ ~ ~💪🦁 👍👏, challenge yourself✌️🤨 , 15:13 I prefer the cute mascot of Sapporo TV Tower (it looks like a red pepper🌶️😁) cuter than melon kuma🍈🐻. 17:24 Yay, Tanukikoji Shopping Street is wider than Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street. 17:47 wow! Sapporo Nijoichiba seafood market has all kinds of crabs 🦀😋, 19:13 can't film 🚫🫥, never mind Rion, let's keep walking, there are still many places ahead for us to continue to let’s keep walking filming🤩🥳. 20:23 330JPY Niboshi tonkotsu ramen and wasabi flavor chashu rice😍😋. 21:32 Sapporo classic beer🍺. 22:06 strawberry cake dessert must be delicious😄😋, 24:58 yay, we don't mind our Rion wear glasses because our Rion always looks kakkoii 😍👓🦁👍, sleep well and be energized let's keep continue to walk to lighted up night Sapporo snow festival 25:52 the horse racing is so cool🐎😎, the nighted up night Sapporo TV Tower is so beautiful😍👍👏!
Thank you so much Rion for the wonderful Sapporo festival, and thank you Rion for walking a long way in the snow festival so many chome👏, I appreciate your work, thank you so much🫡🤝!
I really enjoyed the architectural snow sculptures-28 days! And I always enjoy your kakkoii comments!
Great video Rion and good for you to push through the negative restaurant experience. They should want you to film because it promotes them. You're one of our favorite Japanese youtubers. Keep Walking!
I guess someone need to learn how to plan their travel. Everyone know you need to go to food places as early before they open when it comes to such places. That snow festival is places you can go later on in the day.
NICE VIDEO...
You are a god of the livestream
Another great video Rionさん💯
But as an Australian I have to ask, do you have a warmer/summer version?😉
フッ 😂
Really surprised that you chose to walk down the stairs :) I think you are kinda scared of heights, so Salute to you :)
I think this is like nishiki market right? but more affordable price?
Hi RIon! I love your video content. I have a question, Would you know what dates the Snow Festival is for 2024?
Gloves, where are your gloves, and a hat!! Grandmother speaking here 🥰
Really sad that even in Japan people start to get more and more unfriendly ;(
Lucky I only had like two or three occasions where Japanese were kinda rude but yeah remembering that crazy woman that "attacked" you in a livestream before and hearing how everyone is denying your filming and so on ....
Then again it feels like people are getting worse worldwide, no idea if its related to all those crisises we had and still have but I noticed this pretty much everywhere I went within the last 3-4 years as well as with friends and coworker
Nope, I live in Okinawa and most people are very nice and friendly. Don't take the position that one incident and the whole world is coming to an end. No matter where you are, you have a few crazy people.
@@dennistani1986 where do I say that everyone is rude ? but it's noticeable that people are getting less nice.
Then again Okinawa is very different from places like Tokyo where it feels like people beeing pissed about rude tourists and kinda start to behave the same 🤷🏻
I often wonder why tabieats can eat and film in all sorts of restaurants while Rion always find it difficult to do so🤔
I don't know if I'm right, and will of course let Rion correct me or/and bring his pov, but I think it's way easier to manage filming when you're not eating alone, maybe less "obvious" or "suspicious" too for the local restaurant owners.
I also remember some times when Shinichi san told the place they were wasn't really "camera friendly", so Satoshi san had to be very discreet while filming during their meal.. Rion couldn't definitely do as well, he'd be spotted instantly 😂
TabiEats also has a bigger channel (only speaking of their main one) than Rion's, so maybe having 500k+ followers can be another good "argument" for them, to use for promoting these places ? It's only my thought tho, I'd be curious to know about yours 🙂
Let's keep eating!
is this the whole year or only winter season? loved the snow anime figures
love watching your videos
Hi bhai just a question, i read some articles and also saw videos about that cheating between partners is very normalised in Japan, what are your thoughts about this?
Japan is so expensive..
Hello. May i. Knowe what is the cheapest hotel there. Im going there feb. Any
Recommendation. What is cheap hotel for couples
Rion can we take Shinkansen to Sapporo? Wich one is worth it Train or Fly ?
Thank You 😊😊😊😊
If you like train, yes train, but flight would be easier and could be cheaper too😉
@@RionIshida the problem I’m afraid of Turbulence LOL specially during winter time mostly turbulence btw thank you Rion
I think filming videos is not wrong on the contrary the place can be famous because it is in the film.
わくわく~!! 😸👍
Hello Rion, we are big fans of you but we feel you have much more potential to take this channel to another level he he he. Stop showing us Train stations and add more places with history or something unique about your amazing country. My girlfriend likes you a lot but you go to the same places alot, she gets angry and tells me and makes us sad. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE read this as we feel its amazing advice but keep up the good work my friend, love you xxx
I have been saying this for a long time. My wife used to like his channel but it seems that he just does not want to spend the money his subscribers give him. He is just using the bare minimum not because he can not afford it, but simply because he wants to get paid for doing things for way less, which is why his channel will never grow. I hope he changes this trajectory or else he is going to wash out, it happens to a lot of youtubers. I have been to Hokkaido & I did not cheat myself by eating $5 ramen soups or worse, drink a can beer in my hotel room alone, just wow! This is why the channel is not good anymore, but the people can't handle a constructive criticism.
Would be good if you can blur other people faces in the video 😊
My kids enjoyed seeing the Anya ice sculptures (we're fans of the Spy x Family anime and manga) and My Neighbour Totoro characters. And your rendition of "what does the fox say?" topped it all off.
Visiting Sapporo Snow Festival, My bucket list was checked!
Definitely, I will come back to Hokkaido, next time in the summer and eat Seafood!!
Congratulations ✅
Everyone wearing masks but no one seems to think twice about grabbing door handles, pushing elevator buttons 🤔
wearing mask is almost considered a culture in japan. even before pandemic
I was there as well, those snow sculptures are amazing and I also enjoyed the ice sculptures at Susukino❣️😊❣️
Thanks Rhion.always a lovely video.looking forward to it. we went to tokyo before feb looking for you but we where filming somewhere.take care.hope to see you someday in Japan.your videos are great help in our trip.keep it up
You look good with glasses Rion!
Rion,
I am Japanese-American (Japanese Mother, American Father). I represented the American Snow Carving Team twice in the International Snow Carving Competition (2002 and 2007). You missed the 11th block where the International competitors carved their snow sculptures. You'll need to go back in the future.
I enjoyed the snow crab legs and other seafood in the Sapporo Izakaiyas.
If you ever come back to America, contact me. I'm a photographer too, and can show you America and can go anytime. I would enjoy going back to Japan too.
I really enjoy your videos! Keep up the good work.
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@@RionIshida
I walked down the outside steps of Tokyo Tower by mistake years ago. It was windy, but, not as cold as you experienced. About 1/3 down and 2/3 to go, I thought, well this was a big mistake. I felt it took forever. I was so glad to be back down. The experience was worth it though. I often thought, how many others have done this?
You did it in near zero F temps. My hat off to you!
chill out, there are many sculptures there.......
Pls visit Utaru!
orbi good.
You did really well on those stairs! Thanks braving them and showing us the view. Fun video. Wish I could visit.
it was really scary, but good experience for one time!😂👍
@@RionIshida Maybe I'm wrong but it seems your fear of heights might be getting a little bit better? I remember when you rode the Don Quixote ferris wheel and it feels like you've come kind of a long way since then. I'm also not great with heights and I'm not sure I could have done those stairs. Anyway! Good job! 👍
I've been so looking forward to this video, Rion! I know it will be great. Looking forward to seeing the snow festival. Arigatougozaimasu! 👍☃
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keep up the entertaining content and eat lots of delicious foods!
Arigaoo IamMoBo for your SuperThanks! 💖
Let's keep walking and eating
Arigatoooo IamMoBo for the PINK one!
Ganbarimaaasu, Let's keep walking😆👍
Hi Rion. Where did you get your North face jacket from and what is it called arigatooo!
North face retail store, called belayer parka😊
Hi Rion, what an experience - so many various snow sculptures very much interesting to be watched during the day but even more at night with light and sound effects - something really special. I once visited an ice sculpture park in Switzerland but it cannot be compared with this huge exhibition in no way. Thanks so much for showing us the observatory views of the snow festival - the best way to experience its greatness.
How brave you were to use the staircase while leaving the place. I have no problems with high and shaky places but I could simpatize with you especially under such a cold and slippery conditions. So sad you were not able to enjoy your beloved sea food due to the crowded places and even some rude people.
By the way you should not hesitate to wear glasses when your eyes got tired of you contact lenses because you look even more sofisticated with them. GAAAOOO!!!
Hokkaido has the best food. I hate the weather, but the food is amazing.
True😋😂
Thanks for sharing the snow festival with us! The view from above was amazing!! That walk down the stairs, though 👀😱 Was so sad to hear about the disappointing seafood experience, but I always appreciate your honest travel reviews (the ups and the downs). And actually, when you were walking around in the snow, I was thinking that a nice bowl of ramen would be the perfect way to warm up. So, it always seems to work out in the end. ✨
I was in Sapporo in the beginning of the mouth... and felt before the Snow Festival began. I had a great time in Sapporo... but the 8 hours train ride back to Tokyo was pretty fun!
Thanks so much for the hard work on the video, Rion. Aww, so brave to show us the view walking down the tower. Honestly, I would be too scared walking down due to the icy conditions, so kudos to you. I felt your sadness when you were not able to flim or have your seafood meal, but at least you turned it around, and you enjoyed other delicious discoveries and beautiful winter wonderland. Chin up, and let's keep walking.
Let's Keep walking😊😆
Its going to be too early to see the festival when I visit in Nov so I plan of focusing on the food when I visit. Hope you go to some of the more interesting tourist spots.
dang had I known you were going there I'd have paypal'd you some $$ for a set of postcards.
Thank you for taking us to the much-awaited Sapporo Snow Festival! I was filled with excitement to see the amazing snow and ice sculptures creations which seemed to be more beautiful when litted up at night, including the Sapporo TV Tower. 😄
Sad😥 to know you that you were not able to eat some fresh seafoods and local dishes, anyways, more next time!
By any chance, would you consider a trip to the lavender fields in Hokkaido this summer? 😄 Gaoo!
Yes, Driving beside the Lavender fields in my bucket list !!😆
Thank you for sharing the snow festival with us😄It is ok not to film the seafood meal, no loss really with that type of attitude from the waitress. Glad you enjoy the ramen😉 Perhaps next time go during early autumn where isn't much crowd. Great that you challenge yourself down those stairs despite having chill and coping with fear👏Great video. Looking forward more. 💪
I can’t stop laughing bc you’re affraid of height but you’re love to go up high😂😂😂
Man, you went to Hokkaido and tried Ramen?There are so many great restaurants to eat in Hokkaido that are way better than ramen, you can do better, your followers deserve better. The excuse you provided is lame, I follow this channel to see new places not to see or hear you complain in a hotel room while drinking a beer alone, so sad.
Their Ramen is pretty good too! Sorry J, sometimes things don't go well during travel, I will just share the real life and hope you enjoy it😉
I totally agree with you. Unfortunately I am super disappointed with this presentation. Food is the most fun time to see … especially I am Japanese living in other country . Even Rion had sour moment with restaurant side , this is really not acceptable to show niboshi ramen which he can eat anywhere.
Hokkaido has a lot of great stuff. Even local sushi train is super great quality . Soup curry and jingisukan are also Hokkaido’s special food.
Rion, I know this is not my business but I think you should do more research before you introduce the place.
@@Buenaska come on, hokkaido is also famous for ramen, look it up!
hokkaido is also famous for ramen.
Unless you’re paying Rion to create this content, you’re watching the efforts of a real person who has good days and bad days. Rion is one of the most upbeat people here on YT but he’s sharing an experience he had. If you want perfect fake experiences then maybe you’re not the right fit for this community. He’s not Rick Steves and you’re not on a paid tour. Take a chill pill and be more mindful of your vibes and how you treat another human. And if this video didn’t meet your expectations, then move on to the next one but be gracious. My goodness. Your entitlement is ridiculous.
Hi bhai just a question, i read some articles and also saw videos about that cheating between partners is very normalised in Japan, what are your thoughts about this?