Its really not.. he knows conversational japanese. That is the bare minimum you need to have this experience. You cannot just show up with english and 10 japanese words/phrases memorized and have this happen. Source: late twenties white guy who drinks, whose been to Japan 4 times and is going back in a month.
It's really easy actually. I'm from Norway and I've been two times. Dont know why he felt the need to tell them he's gay though. Guess that's a thing now, if you're gay or vegan you just have to state it lol
Whoa! That's my old buddy Hiro (aka Hagrid) with the beard using all the colorful English. He's a professional pianist and really nice guy. I quit drinking a few years ago, but used to hang out with him almost every weekend over there in Harmonica, Kichijoji. Fun reliving those days while watching.
This is the best comment ever. I hope you reach out to Hiro, and if you do tell him this here Texan thinks he’s great! (Also, congrats on quitting drinking.)
This is exactly what I experienced when I used to live in Japan 20+ years ago. Sometimes they are curious as to where you come from. But, they are very nice and good sports. They will buy you beer/food etc. Hope to return again.... Good vid...
This is your first video I accidentally came across and I must say it feels almost like a documentary. Nothing scripted. Nothing planned. Just living that Japanese life.
Now here's the most beautiful love story: Me and you? Though we have fallen short of the glory of God by comitting just one sin which we deserve death and hell for, the Good News is that God loved us soo much that He, All-Powerful and All-Knowing Spirit came to earth in a human body as Jesus Christ, the fullness of God bodily, to live a perfect life keeping and fulfilling all laws and commandments, not sinning ONCE, and then sacrificing Himself on a cross for YOU! By shedding His Blood, He paid the penalty for your sin so that you could be washed clean from all sins and develop a personal relationship with God and spend eternity together with Him in Heaven. How awesome is that?! That's God's grace. All you have to do to accept His gift of grace is turn away from your sin and believe that Jesus is God, He shed His precious Blood for you and He is risen from the dead, He's in full control of your life that He rules over you. It's not by works or being a good person, it's only by God's grace through faith in Him. Jesus desires a personal relationship with you. Wow that is so incredible! Please turn to Him, He loves you so much and so do I!!
*I love how you lean in to being from the States.* *Most US visitors pretend they are not like other Americans.* *Japanese love America. Especially Hawaii. And Chicago (just the movie).*
Ahhh so that's why he said homegirl was really drunk. She looked like she just lost her purse when he said goodbye. Cute too lol. Come on returned Japanese Americanos tell me one of them got it 😢 they literally said he could get that and she knew lmao
The best night of going out drinking in my life was in Tokyo this year. Absolutely unmatched energy. Wound up starting at the NY Bar and Grill, met some cool residents from Shinjuku and the next thing you know they're whisking us around until 7am lol. We rolled down at least 8 bars in Golden Gai, added like 3 more people, ate at some crazy local Chinese restaurant in an alley they knew that sat like 7 people and probably had never seen a tourist, and wound up laughing in a heap outside Shinjuku station by the Starbucks as people were starting their work days. Absolute peak adventure. This feels so close to that.
I’ve had similar experiences in Osaka. You meet one person then by the end of the night ur in a group just drinking, eating, smoking and just genuinely enjoying life
Exact same experience when I went in 2019. Rolled into Golden Gai with my cousin, added to the group with each bar we went to, ended up being in a group of 10+ people by 6am, Americans, Brazilians, Japanese and us the Australians. We were all using google translate to communicate and laugh. Was one of the best nights out I've had.
This is an accurate depiction of Japanese small bars and the friendliness of the people, and so different from the other depictions I've seen online. I lived in Yokohama for 6 years and this brought back memories. I miss Japan.
I love human interactions! Just vibing with random people, giggling, enjoying good beer and even sharing war stories. I have had the luck of being able to travel around the world thanks to my job and it always blows my mind when i meet people very similar to my character on the other side of the world. I love how in this video you can how easily it is just to vibe with strangers even with a small language barrier. Human interaction is one of lifes underrated pleasures!
Japanese Hagrid is such a chad lmao. absolutely funny and seems like a chill guy. watching videos like these makes me want to visit so bad, the people/atmosphere/culture seems like such a vibe. That might be my goal for 2024
Man, I must say your adventure has been entertaining. Real and raw. Unlike other RUclipsrs who have traveled to similar countries, you come out as more authentic, without the bs description and lectures, and adding some comedy into the mix. Hands down, this is the best world travel blog I have ever watched. I hope you do another trip in the near future!
Japan is one of these few countries that love small alleyway bars and the vibe is unmatched. Would love to visit these kind of spaces sometime in the future.
Straight off the bat, you show more respect and etiquette to Japanese people than most foreigners living in Japan. And you took the time and effort to learn a bit of Japanese! You've got my respect for that
A little respect and knowledge of the local language and culture goes a loooooong way in having a good time anywhere on earth. If you bother to learn just a few words or basic phrases like 'Hello, thank you, I'm sorry/excuse me, and goodbye' locals tend to warm up to you a lot. Humans are just like that no matter where you go. 99% of us just want to have a laugh and be friends.
I really love how in Japan they are polite and respectful. We could really use a lot more of that energy here in the USA! 日本では、人々が礼儀正しく敬意を払っているのが本当に好きです。❤ アメリカでももっとそのようなエネルギーが必要だと思います！
I love how even the cooks are raising the glass with you, very mature and responsible environment for drinking. I love it! Unlike in the US where people drink and they turn into assholes... I never understood it, I always feel friendly and relaxed when I drink. Drinking in Japan is one of my life goals now xD
Well how you act drunk really depends on your mood, so no wonder why Japanese make these amazing bars that make you feel welcome and like you can speak to one another
I loved that part, the female chef was so awesome the way she did the "cheers" with him. And love how the hosts and guests all chimed in to conversate with him. Japan is like a Western version of Asia, I love it, the people, culture, and country! It is my dream to go there one day!😍
ive been in tokio for 3 months .. this video pretty much reminded me of some of the best evenings ive had. Lovely People , cozy bars , best food in the world
Dude, I've binged your trip and looked forward to it every night this week. You've inspired me. Why have I stopped taking risks and adventures? That's what I've been asking myself this week. Watching you do it has reignited something in me. So now I love you 💛 Well done man, it's been huge.
I never really travel anywhere outside my country and is very reserved in that way, but your videos inspires me to be more open and adventerous! Thanks for the entertainment, Conner, wish you the best.
I lived in Saitama for over a decade. This brought back a lot of memories, even the small things like the chimes in the train station. You are spot on: Japan is so convenient, safe, and friendly. I have drank in those same establishments in Shinjuku and you nailed it with that convenie chicken! Sooo good... Great vid, thanks man
I've had a smile on my face watching this entire video. First video I've seen on your channel and I couldn't have felt more apart of the night. Really great stuff.
Just got back from a 9 day stay in Tokyo and man this just brings back so many memories. Miss it already, thank you for letting me relive it through this video
Dude so fucking happy you finally made it to Japan and that your channel has blown up. Truly deserved. Sending you all the love and light from LA, can't wait to see your journey continue
I was in Tokyo last March by myself for a week and I'm a little introverted but decided to go to these smaller bars. People were so friendly, funny & accommodating I drank until 6am in the morning most nights and a lot of my itinerary was left unchecked. Worth it though. Two things I noticed were Japanese girls are the best wingman for their friends & the bartenders are the coolest people around.
Do you know the name of the small bar you went to? I would love to go to one, but, like you I am a little introverted and I know practically zero Japanese so I am worried about getting turned away or just locals not wanting to engage with me. Do you have any recommendations for drinking at these small bars alone? :)
i was LAUGHING my ass off the entireeeee time hagrid at the bar was next to you😭, congrats on the ending to your trip! was amazing to see it all, i’m sure i speak for anyone that saw any of the videos.
I'm currently living in Japan, and it's great here. I'm happy to be surrounded by kind and polite people. You should definitely come to Japan at least once in your life
This channel is awesome. I feel like I’m travelling with you. I’m a new dad and won’t be able to travel like this for quite some time and will miss it. But I can live vicariously through this channel!
best country ever dude love it! its incredible how you can each try and say a few words but a serious connection is made over drinks and a bit of food... what life is all about
i miss japan drinking culture. was stationed in sasebo back july 06 to december '10... miss it sometimes... def miss the country as a whole - hope to go back and visit one day.
DUdes straight living the best bar experience ! When I was 18 and got into a dive bar in NYC in east village, the night was amazing as I danced with an older woman who's husband was watching me and stayed in the bar until 4 am. We played board games and shared a pizza delivery with strangers and that was the first time I smoke a cigerrete as a guy from belguim gave me his pack from brussels. This video takes me back as the best dive bars are the ones where strangers mingle and share convos !!
I love the way in Japanese culture honesty and respect of each other is the daily norm. It makes me wonder why here in the United States we are all so indifferent and uncaring and rude all the time! The Japanese are very polite and well mannered. A stranger even let you know that you left some change inside the vending machine. It's nice to know there are still nice people out there.
It could be when money is the only thing that holds a nation together then that might be the outcome. Without common values or heritage, that's the only thing that's left.
Our bipartisan polical system is enough to set us up for failure as a nation. As along as there are one side and the other, everyone will think theres are the correct one, which leads to never ending conflicts. That and our american culture where built on a lot of bloodshed, broken treaty, and segregations. Thats enough to put all sides on the defense. That being said, we are a young country thats very innovative. Its breeding ground for art which created a lot of cultral movements and technologies. We influence the world whether they like to admit it or not.
I sadly believe this is due to being a homogenous nation. This and the fact Japanese people feel a sense of strong responsibility to care for their nation. It’s not perfect of course.
I went to Japan 🇯🇵 this year and it was the most epic trip I have ever done and I’ve been to 27 different countries and I have to say Japan 🇯🇵 was the best by far!!!!!
I love the Japanese people, was speaking to a gorgeous Japanese girl in Munich the other day and what struck me most was how friendly and welcoming she was.
polite is not the same as nice. You can have a really cool evening or otherwise encounter with people, but that doesn't mean that you actually made friends. Don't idolize japan. It's just people being a bit drunk and in a friendly mood. Doesn't mean you'll ever see them again. I don't want to be over negative about japan, but I think you'll have an easier time making actual friends in most other countries. I lived in japan for a year and I'm pretty extroverted so I managed to make some friends. But there's plenty of people who stay in japan for a long time and all of their friends will just be other foreigners because it's so difficult to have actual friendships with japanese people.
Of all the great stuff in this video, the biggest lol for me was the random thump in the head by the lantern when you were leaving the bar area... Wish I had found this channel a few months ago.
I want more of these japan drinking videos! I love these small street side bars. It's really a close eye into another culture and I really want to enjoy more.
what lovely, kind and hospitable people. seems like you can make a great night very easily there if you can speak the language well and come with a strong positive energy to match. I would to experience Japan one day and be able to have some similar moments like this.
I am literally in the process of quitting alcohol, but for some reason, the idea of watching someone else enjoying it makes it easier to quit. Love you, brother, thank you for the upload. You've changed my life. :)
I spent quite a bit of time learning Japanese before going there, and he definitely spoke better than I did. If I had to guess, he has been studying for at least a year or more.
I've seen a couple of his videos and he mentioned he has lived in Japan, not sure how long. There is no way a tourist can wander around in Kichijoji and enjoy eating local foods and drinks with locals at night. lol
@@andrewpagan Yeah, I thought so. I guess the reason he doesn't use the Osaka dialect is he went to a language school there. I kind of wish he kept living here and spoke better, but seeing his contents traveling around the world is something enjoyable as well.
This video is a prime example of how travelling vlogs should be made. Respecting the culture, speaking the language and having a blast. I hate all these privileged white guys that travel around and make videos for millions where they’re just so ignorant. “Oh look how dirty this street food stand looks” “ok give me this and that” and they stick the camera into the sellers face. This video on the other hand is respectable, and fun. And it’s not only because of alcohol, but because you’re a down to earth guy. Keep it up
They're incredibly nice people! I've had the misconception that they were slightly stuck up with foreigners, even if polite. What a pleasant surprise. It reassures me even more about making my move to live in Japan in the future.
Japan at night is always a good time. Last time I was there, I was out in the country and ate at a restaurant and some people invited me to their table and then we hung out for a few hours.
Love this video and really glad i randomly ran into it. Can't wait for my own solo trip to Japan next year and Sir, you have yourself a new subscriber!
dude... I just found your channel the other day, and I do not understand why you don't have millions of subs. this is pure comedy gold. LOVED 'Hagrid'.
So true, it takes some time to see through their bs but as a tourist it's bliss thinking all the Japanese people around love and admire you. I miss those days 😭
Dude, I've been watching all of your posts and content. You literally break all the tourists rules and state department advisory. If someone pulls up and tell you to go with them, you go! OMG I love this.
Been in SE Asia for two years and have been missing beef tongue since leaving home. Going to Japan for the first time in February. Excellent and fun video. Thank you
Man you are living the dream, I'm from Venezuela and i couldn't get out of my country but I'd like to travel and know people around the world. that part in the bar was funny with the Japanese people trying to speak in English, so kind persons xd
Bro this is one of the coolest channels I’ve encountered in awhile great content and funny moments, definitely subscribed and I can’t wait to go to Tokyo 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Hagrid was this video's MVP
that guy had vibes like natsuki. if you know who natsuki is
@@sandeepansinhathe goat
FUCKING COOL GUY
@@sandeepansinha I don't know any Natsuki mate. I do know that one guy who sang ASO Too Much Volcano with Chris and Joey though
@@discordmoderator313 lol
As someone who enjoys going to a bar alone and talking to random people, this place looks like paradise
You are literally the person us Introverts AVOID like the plague.
@@anabella4166 Isn't it more stressful trying to avoid people like this than just talking to them?
@@crazyfutureradio Introverts avoid such people precisely because it reduces the stress.
It honestly does, I only know of one place where I'm from that's kind of similar.
Golden gai is also good for this
I didn’t expect how easy it would be to socialize with others at the bars and clubs there.
It’s like the one place where the conservative Japanese person gets a break from discipline and work and all that decorum.
yeah you just need to learn Japanese 😂
Its really not.. he knows conversational japanese. That is the bare minimum you need to have this experience. You cannot just show up with english and 10 japanese words/phrases memorized and have this happen.
Source: late twenties white guy who drinks, whose been to Japan 4 times and is going back in a month.
It is, but is is combined mentality.
It's really easy actually. I'm from Norway and I've been two times. Dont know why he felt the need to tell them he's gay though. Guess that's a thing now, if you're gay or vegan you just have to state it lol
These drinking videos in Japan are literally my dopamine rush for the week. Need more.
Totally 💯
no offence, maybe don’t find comfort and solice in drinking, especially dopamine rush
Whoa! That's my old buddy Hiro (aka Hagrid) with the beard using all the colorful English. He's a professional pianist and really nice guy. I quit drinking a few years ago, but used to hang out with him almost every weekend over there in Harmonica, Kichijoji. Fun reliving those days while watching.
small world
This is the best comment ever. I hope you reach out to Hiro, and if you do tell him this here Texan thinks he’s great!
(Also, congrats on quitting drinking.)
🖖@@ivoted-5489
hiro seems like such a stand up dude. would love to share some rounds with 'ol dude.
Dude looks like he could rip some nice pianotunes for sure.
This is exactly what I experienced when I used to live in Japan 20+ years ago. Sometimes they are curious as to where you come from. But, they are very nice and good sports. They will buy you beer/food etc. Hope to return again.... Good vid...
Only if you are white…
This is your first video I accidentally came across and I must say it feels almost like a documentary. Nothing scripted. Nothing planned. Just living that Japanese life.
Yeah, it’s spot on accurate. Been in Japan 12 years now.
The absolute shade at the lady picking up the dropped item from the train tracks though
Now here's the most beautiful love story: Me and you? Though we have fallen short of the glory of God by comitting just one sin which we deserve death and hell for, the Good News is that God loved us soo much that He, All-Powerful and All-Knowing Spirit came to earth in a human body as Jesus Christ, the fullness of God bodily, to live a perfect life keeping and fulfilling all laws and commandments, not sinning ONCE, and then sacrificing Himself on a cross for YOU! By shedding His Blood, He paid the penalty for your sin so that you could be washed clean from all sins and develop a personal relationship with God and spend eternity together with Him in Heaven. How awesome is that?! That's God's grace. All you have to do to accept His gift of grace is turn away from your sin and believe that Jesus is God, He shed His precious Blood for you and He is risen from the dead, He's in full control of your life that He rules over you. It's not by works or being a good person, it's only by God's grace through faith in Him. Jesus desires a personal relationship with you. Wow that is so incredible! Please turn to Him, He loves you so much and so do I!!
*I love how you lean in to being from the States.*
*Most US visitors pretend they are not like other Americans.*
*Japanese love America. Especially Hawaii. And Chicago (just the movie).*
as a chicagoan, i have no idea why anyone would like Chicago (jk its alright)@@1nvisible1
Dude the girl 13:53 just said "I'll take you to a better place" (basically she was saying she'll make him come) she was feeling you man.
LOL thank you for translating!
Ahhh so that's why he said homegirl was really drunk. She looked like she just lost her purse when he said goodbye.
Cute too lol. Come on returned Japanese Americanos tell me one of them got it 😢 they literally said he could get that and she knew lmao
@@purppliglad he didn't do anything weird there, he was definitely too sober to be feeling someone in that state
The best night of going out drinking in my life was in Tokyo this year. Absolutely unmatched energy. Wound up starting at the NY Bar and Grill, met some cool residents from Shinjuku and the next thing you know they're whisking us around until 7am lol. We rolled down at least 8 bars in Golden Gai, added like 3 more people, ate at some crazy local Chinese restaurant in an alley they knew that sat like 7 people and probably had never seen a tourist, and wound up laughing in a heap outside Shinjuku station by the Starbucks as people were starting their work days. Absolute peak adventure. This feels so close to that.
your username 😂
I’ve had similar experiences in Osaka. You meet one person then by the end of the night ur in a group just drinking, eating, smoking and just genuinely enjoying life
@@MUSHIN_888 Ya I really miss my smoke with a coffee or beer over there... mount Rainier coffee... emerald mountain... Mild Seven 1's...
Exact same experience when I went in 2019. Rolled into Golden Gai with my cousin, added to the group with each bar we went to, ended up being in a group of 10+ people by 6am, Americans, Brazilians, Japanese and us the Australians. We were all using google translate to communicate and laugh. Was one of the best nights out I've had.
I had the craziest night I’ve ever had in Shinjuku this year
This is an accurate depiction of Japanese small bars and the friendliness of the people, and so different from the other depictions I've seen online. I lived in Yokohama for 6 years and this brought back memories. I miss Japan.
this video is just so fun to watch due to it being so authentic, its just people having a genuinely good time drinking together
normal night in tokyo. Every night. It's fucking amazing over here my dude
I love human interactions! Just vibing with random people, giggling, enjoying good beer and even sharing war stories. I have had the luck of being able to travel around the world thanks to my job and it always blows my mind when i meet people very similar to my character on the other side of the world. I love how in this video you can how easily it is just to vibe with strangers even with a small language barrier. Human interaction is one of lifes underrated pleasures!
Fuck your vibes
Japanese Hagrid is such a chad lmao. absolutely funny and seems like a chill guy. watching videos like these makes me want to visit so bad, the people/atmosphere/culture seems like such a vibe. That might be my goal for 2024
You literally need to be able to speak Japanese, it doesn't just happen.
@yoggz lol you don't need to know a language to visit somewhere 🤣
@@yoggzshush
Remember fuck yea
@@limecat7996 Yeah but you won't be able to enjoy it as much, any country really.
Home girl didn’t want you to leave! Dude I love your vids man very real and entertaining. You connect with people easily. Peace and love.
You're such a huge inspiration in my life, theres nothing that makes me happier than seeing a foreigner speak the native tongue.
and eating it
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ikr? there's absolutely nothing to hate about him.
@@dasDull :DD
This looks incredibly warm and inviting. The people are so nice.
Man, I must say your adventure has been entertaining. Real and raw. Unlike other RUclipsrs who have traveled to similar countries, you come out as more authentic, without the bs description and lectures, and adding some comedy into the mix. Hands down, this is the best world travel blog I have ever watched. I hope you do another trip in the near future!
Thanks my brother
I want to go to Japan now
what are your top 3 favorite country??????@@SmallBrainedAmerican
agree! I like the funny edits xD
I'll put my meat in your mouth next X'D 6:48
the trick is just to get drunk and film drunk bozos.
Japan is such a great country. People are super nice and super open! Loved it! Will totally go there again.
Japan is one of these few countries that love small alleyway bars and the vibe is unmatched. Would love to visit these kind of spaces sometime in the future.
It was like that in the UK too
Tokyo was such a vibe! I’m an addict now, going back in May and this will be my third trip.
I love travel channels like this, they feel so authentic. so glad to have come across your page
12:28 "Yeah, we can see how much you've used it" 😂😂😂🤣🤣
I love the half spoken English and Japanese, amazing how you can understand anyone while having a beer.
I love how genuine your interactions are, definitely stealing some of these phrases for bar hopping in Japan.
Straight off the bat, you show more respect and etiquette to Japanese people than most foreigners living in Japan. And you took the time and effort to learn a bit of Japanese! You've got my respect for that
A little respect and knowledge of the local language and culture goes a loooooong way in having a good time anywhere on earth. If you bother to learn just a few words or basic phrases like 'Hello, thank you, I'm sorry/excuse me, and goodbye' locals tend to warm up to you a lot. Humans are just like that no matter where you go. 99% of us just want to have a laugh and be friends.
I really love how in Japan they are polite and respectful.
We could really use a lot more of that energy here in the USA!
日本では、人々が礼儀正しく敬意を払っているのが本当に好きです。❤
アメリカでももっとそのようなエネルギーが必要だと思います！
Lived in Japan for 2 years. You give great advice honestly, really appreciated watching this and remembering nights out.
Nice pfp
I love how even the cooks are raising the glass with you, very mature and responsible environment for drinking. I love it! Unlike in the US where people drink and they turn into assholes... I never understood it, I always feel friendly and relaxed when I drink. Drinking in Japan is one of my life goals now xD
Well how you act drunk really depends on your mood, so no wonder why Japanese make these amazing bars that make you feel welcome and like you can speak to one another
I loved that part, the female chef was so awesome the way she did the "cheers" with him. And love how the hosts and guests all chimed in to conversate with him. Japan is like a Western version of Asia, I love it, the people, culture, and country! It is my dream to go there one day!😍
Dudes get drunk at bars in America and want to fight, I never understood it.
@@1Reddd cause its fun to have a good scrap
This is one of the best videos I have seen about how Japan's drinking culture is with foreigners who are willing to talk to them. Its bloody fun
For real! Also , this vid is the greatest motivation to learn Japanese!
@@savvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvva currently studying it at the moment
@@MrWhiskZ Same! Do your best, brother!
ive been in tokio for 3 months .. this video pretty much reminded me of some of the best evenings ive had.
Lovely People , cozy bars , best food in the world
For 3 months and u can’t even spell it correctly?? That’s SCARY😳
@@anabella4166 doch kann ich :)
lol some countries spell it differently what’s so scary about that
Dude, I've binged your trip and looked forward to it every night this week. You've inspired me. Why have I stopped taking risks and adventures? That's what I've been asking myself this week. Watching you do it has reignited something in me. So now I love you 💛 Well done man, it's been huge.
It's been huge the entire time you've been waiting for his uploads? Damn man, you really are excited!
I never really travel anywhere outside my country and is very reserved in that way, but your videos inspires me to be more open and adventerous! Thanks for the entertainment, Conner, wish you the best.
I lived in Saitama for over a decade. This brought back a lot of memories, even the small things like the chimes in the train station. You are spot on: Japan is so convenient, safe, and friendly. I have drank in those same establishments in Shinjuku and you nailed it with that convenie chicken! Sooo good... Great vid, thanks man
FamiChiki changed my life.....
@@donseay3220I recently went to Japan, so I tried the food and it was really delicious, no joke😂
this vlog is amazing. it made me genuinely smile and laugh. everyone is so friendly and vibing!!
I've had a smile on my face watching this entire video. First video I've seen on your channel and I couldn't have felt more apart of the night. Really great stuff.
this was by far the finest japan video i've seen in a long time ! what a great experience ! thank you !
4:20 that moment looks like, they can really make u feel like a friend in just a second amazing vibes
I like how you're going to each country and socializing with people. Good way to bring people together
Just got back from a 9 day stay in Tokyo and man this just brings back so many memories. Miss it already, thank you for letting me relive it through this video
I went last year and im going back soon. So depressing to leave japan
Tack!
Dude so fucking happy you finally made it to Japan and that your channel has blown up. Truly deserved. Sending you all the love and light from LA, can't wait to see your journey continue
"sending love and light"
leave that saying in 2023 bruh
@@JohnDoe-yq9rt thank you John Doe for the valuable feedback
Fantastic video, it bring back exactly these memories of socializing with the other bar customers, as a frequent lone foreigner in Tokyo 15 years ago.
I was in Tokyo last March by myself for a week and I'm a little introverted but decided to go to these smaller bars. People were so friendly, funny & accommodating I drank until 6am in the morning most nights and a lot of my itinerary was left unchecked. Worth it though. Two things I noticed were Japanese girls are the best wingman for their friends & the bartenders are the coolest people around.
Did you know some japanese before going?
@@ballingonja Very little but it made it fun teaching each other our language. Tokyo definitely has better English speakers than Kyoto or Osaka.
Do you know the name of the small bar you went to? I would love to go to one, but, like you I am a little introverted and I know practically zero Japanese so I am worried about getting turned away or just locals not wanting to engage with me. Do you have any recommendations for drinking at these small bars alone? :)
いい動画。最近たくさん日本語を勉強しています、今年の夏休みに日本に行くつもりですから。もちろん、たくさんビールやウィスキーを飲みに行きます。
日本語めちゃくちゃ上手いですね！日本人かと思いました！
あと、日本に来て下さるんですね、待ってますദ്ദി ˃ ᵕ ˂ )♡
i was LAUGHING my ass off the entireeeee time hagrid at the bar was next to you😭, congrats on the ending to your trip! was amazing to see it all, i’m sure i speak for anyone that saw any of the videos.
i was busting my gut from the moment he first spoke, dudes a comedian haha
Ah Japan is so lovely, i love their culture. Id love to visit one day, the'yre such beautiful people and the Country is gorgeous
I'm currently living in Japan, and it's great here. I'm happy to be surrounded by kind and polite people. You should definitely come to Japan at least once in your life
This channel is awesome. I feel like I’m travelling with you. I’m a new dad and won’t be able to travel like this for quite some time and will miss it. But I can live vicariously through this channel!
this video scratches the itch im not gonna lie i been missing japan so much lately
very well made video
This channel is a go-to for information. It's the best!
best country ever dude love it! its incredible how you can each try and say a few words but a serious connection is made over drinks and a bit of food... what life is all about
i miss japan drinking culture.
was stationed in sasebo back july 06 to december '10... miss it sometimes... def miss the country as a whole - hope to go back and visit one day.
This made me so happy to watch. It’s hard to believe we were literal enemies with this country 70+ years ago
Everyone was enemies with Japan back then, they were ruthless and vicious though. The stories are gruesome
@@speedmetalmassiah567 Well.. alot of the friendly ones too
Blame governments. People in all countries are friendly, politics drive us apart
@@speedmetalmassiah567 LOL
you never were an enemy. You ancestor's leaders were
DUdes straight living the best bar experience ! When I was 18 and got into a dive bar in NYC in east village, the night was amazing as I danced with an older woman who's husband was watching me and stayed in the bar until 4 am. We played board games and shared a pizza delivery with strangers and that was the first time I smoke a cigerrete as a guy from belguim gave me his pack from brussels. This video takes me back as the best dive bars are the ones where strangers mingle and share convos !!
I love the way in Japanese culture honesty and respect of each other is the daily norm. It makes me wonder why here in the United States we are all so indifferent and uncaring and rude all the time! The Japanese are very polite and well mannered. A stranger even let you know that you left some change inside the vending machine. It's nice to know there are still nice people out there.
It could be when money is the only thing that holds a nation together then that might be the outcome. Without common values or heritage, that's the only thing that's left.
Our bipartisan polical system is enough to set us up for failure as a nation. As along as there are one side and the other, everyone will think theres are the correct one, which leads to never ending conflicts.
That and our american culture where built on a lot of bloodshed, broken treaty, and segregations. Thats enough to put all sides on the defense.
That being said, we are a young country thats very innovative. Its breeding ground for art which created a lot of cultral movements and technologies. We influence the world whether they like to admit it or not.
Because they remain as one race/one people while america is a mix.
@@CirrowProductions What are you trying to say? Do you have a swastika tattoo on your chest by chance? Does the term Hail Hitler brings you pride?
I sadly believe this is due to being a homogenous nation. This and the fact Japanese people feel a sense of strong responsibility to care for their nation. It’s not perfect of course.
I went to Japan 🇯🇵 this year and it was the most epic trip I have ever done and I’ve been to 27 different countries and I have to say Japan 🇯🇵 was the best by far!!!!!
I'm envious of you dude, that trip looked like a blast!
I love the Japanese people, was speaking to a gorgeous Japanese girl in Munich the other day and what struck me most was how friendly and welcoming she was.
It's funny how the Japanese are both the most introverted and the most extroverted people on Earth
Absolutely loved Japan. The people are awesome.
Everyone is so nice in Japan!
Beers make fun
polite is not the same as nice.
You can have a really cool evening or otherwise encounter with people, but that doesn't mean that you actually made friends. Don't idolize japan. It's just people being a bit drunk and in a friendly mood. Doesn't mean you'll ever see them again. I don't want to be over negative about japan, but I think you'll have an easier time making actual friends in most other countries. I lived in japan for a year and I'm pretty extroverted so I managed to make some friends. But there's plenty of people who stay in japan for a long time and all of their friends will just be other foreigners because it's so difficult to have actual friendships with japanese people.
Of all the great stuff in this video, the biggest lol for me was the random thump in the head by the lantern when you were leaving the bar area... Wish I had found this channel a few months ago.
This really was an pleasure to watch, it just felt good watching your little adventure. Thanks for that!
love these vids man keep em coming! no bs straight raw on how it is in other countrys!
Found your channel and I’ve been watching nonstop man. Love the content.
Thank you brother
bro drinking there so much better everyone's closer its more personal all talking having a laugh 0 phones out. love it
I want more of these japan drinking videos! I love these small street side bars. It's really a close eye into another culture and I really want to enjoy more.
I could easily watch dozens of hours of this sort of thing. This was amazing and it makes me miss Japan so much!
That girl at the bar said that "she'll take you to an ever better place" as you were leaving for the train station.
Definitely wanted him
what lovely, kind and hospitable people. seems like you can make a great night very easily there if you can speak the language well and come with a strong positive energy to match. I would to experience Japan one day and be able to have some similar moments like this.
I am literally in the process of quitting alcohol, but for some reason, the idea of watching someone else enjoying it makes it easier to quit. Love you, brother, thank you for the upload. You've changed my life. :)
How’s quitting going?
Such a good video man. First video where I’ve seen this type of honest and genuine setting. The people are so nice!
You speak Japanese more than a ordinary tourist and know good local stuff bro I’m impressed.
I was about to say he knows way more than the average tourist. Way more than すみません。
I spent quite a bit of time learning Japanese before going there, and he definitely spoke better than I did. If I had to guess, he has been studying for at least a year or more.
I've seen a couple of his videos and he mentioned he has lived in Japan, not sure how long. There is no way a tourist can wander around in Kichijoji and enjoy eating local foods and drinks with locals at night. lol
@@tokyodude2715 I think he mentioned in this video he used to live in Osaka
@@andrewpagan Yeah, I thought so. I guess the reason he doesn't use the Osaka dialect is he went to a language school there. I kind of wish he kept living here and spoke better, but seeing his contents traveling around the world is something enjoyable as well.
Love this video, so pure and fresh!
This video is a prime example of how travelling vlogs should be made.
Respecting the culture, speaking the language and having a blast.
I hate all these privileged white guys that travel around and make videos for millions where they’re just so ignorant. “Oh look how dirty this street food stand looks” “ok give me this and that” and they stick the camera into the sellers face.
This video on the other hand is respectable, and fun. And it’s not only because of alcohol, but because you’re a down to earth guy. Keep it up
I’m Japanese and can’t agree more
Have you seen his other videos? Lol. He is like that.
This guy is exactly the kind of RUclipsr you don't like haha. He shits on so many foreign countries he visits.
yes yes whitey bad
@@johnprager662 Didn't say he was bad. It was just funny how this RUclipsr is exacly what the OP said he doesn't like haha.
Im so excited to visit Japan for April+May this year. I wanna do it up like this... I just hope i can ooze confidence like you do.
One thing I love about social drinking, you don’t have to understand each other’s language to all share a good time.
It seems like the bar culture in Japan is awesome. Would love to visit soon. Great video!!
Just got back from Osaka and Tokyo, first time and my god Japan really is a brilliant place. We could learn so much from their kindness and courtesy.
Greatest video I have seen in a long time. So raw and full of humor. Solid dude.
They're incredibly nice people! I've had the misconception that they were slightly stuck up with foreigners, even if polite. What a pleasant surprise. It reassures me even more about making my move to live in Japan in the future.
Japan at night is always a good time. Last time I was there, I was out in the country and ate at a restaurant and some people invited me to their table and then we hung out for a few hours.
Love this video and really glad i randomly ran into it. Can't wait for my own solo trip to Japan next year and Sir, you have yourself a new subscriber!
your journey man is one of the best discoveries of this year, great series!
This makes me miss golden guy so much
Just came back from Japan a week ago and the bar culture is phenomenal
5:27 “Remember? Remember fuck yeah!” 😂
Prime example
dude... I just found your channel the other day, and I do not understand why you don't have millions of subs. this is pure comedy gold. LOVED 'Hagrid'.
lovely video, the Japanese are truly a wonderful people.
They’re so sweet
They are polite but they don’t mean it
unlike the indians who are trying to scam you left and right and are always begging for money
@@armandblake😂 good thing you know
So true, it takes some time to see through their bs but as a tourist it's bliss thinking all the Japanese people around love and admire you. I miss those days 😭
Dude, I've been watching all of your posts and content. You literally break all the tourists rules and state department advisory. If someone pulls up and tell you to go with them, you go! OMG I love this.
came across this randomly, amazing video, just makes me wanna visit Japan even more
This video feels so good and organic lmao I'm like smiling the whole time watching it
Was a total joy to watch you get along with everyone in the bar lol. Love your videos
Been in SE Asia for two years and have been missing beef tongue since leaving home. Going to Japan for the first time in February. Excellent and fun video. Thank you
This perfectly captures Japan. 15:11 Honest and kind people.
Man you are living the dream, I'm from Venezuela and i couldn't get out of my country but I'd like to travel and know people around the world. that part in the bar was funny with the Japanese people trying to speak in English, so kind persons xd
Bro this is one of the coolest channels I’ve encountered in awhile great content and funny moments, definitely subscribed and I can’t wait to go to Tokyo 🤙🏼🤙🏼
This looks SO me. Just what I need. A solo trip to Japan - never thought about going until I saw this. Thanks. New subscriber and fan!
I'm so glad you finally made it to japan man! Congrats on your journey!
Wow didnt expect such a welcoming vibe , you just sparked my travel bug thanks
i have to say, i absolutely love the vibes man, would be a blessing to experience this later in life !
Bro this is a blast. feels like the best place to drink. everyone is so friendly and easy to socialize