Sensoji at night is 100% better than during the day. If you go super early in the morning (5-6am) you can also see a bunch of adorable dogs on their morning walks.
I took the 5am train from Akihabara to visit Sensoji. It was empty except for the locals going through there walking their dogs. There was like a group of them with their shibas which was very cute. Downside is nothing is open until about 10am there.
You know it is HOT in Japan, when RUclipsrs are shooting their daily vlogs at night in a row. Mudan: Try visiting a Surugaya, there is a really good one in Yokohama, next to the station, but there is one in Shinjuku as well. Or maybe you can try discovering pop-up shops in general. Japan is famous for its pop-up cafes and shops, but it is not that easy to actually know where and when they are :) .
I went to the Akihabara one at 2 or 3 am and it was the only time it wasn't a zoo inside. It was perfect for me to pick up tons of Kit Kats for gifts when I got back. You don't want to start at the top floor of that one because it's the adult section. In May I had to buy a suitcase from Donki because I forgot to bring a 2nd suitcase and didn't have enough room for all the stuff I bought.
You did go to a top 5 geared towards tourists donki though, in one of the most expensive districts in tokyo. Many of the donki's in less touristy areas are less...touristy... also, there's a whole business case study published somewhere of donki's strategy of just having every need satisfied on the face of the earth, along with a chaotic layout and clutter that leads to more purchases. It's one of the most profitable "store chains" in the world
Foxi knows what's up. I bought a nail clipper in some Japanese drugstore, and use it to this day. It's just premium. Have only been to a Donqi once, it was horrible. All the low quality stuff.. Fun walking thru the 18+ area tho. Bic Camera actually has a bidet area you could check out. Big supermarkets like Life, Aeon or what not, espacially after 19:00 so you can get crazy deals on all the daily freshly done stuff like baked goods, sushi, katsudon, you Name it. Would probably also make for a good video that catches people.
I met a japanese guy in Fukuoka who produces key chains in china and sells them to Don Quijote all over Japan. He showed me karaoke and some Izakaya, which was great since it were my first few days in Japan. So some of those keychains might have been from him.
Here's an interesting one. Battle of 2nd hand stores (specifically for anime figures) - Mandarake, Surugaya, Lashinbang, or the rare Hobby-Off (there's probably more but I believe the 4 are chains).
Ear camera is so you can check whether or not the itching in your ear is because the spider eggs have hatched and tiny spiders are crawling around in your head now. Or else if it's just a random itch.
I believe he can't get permanent residency immediately. He'll first need to get a different temporarily visa, and can later after some years apply for permanent residency.
donki supposed to be a discount shop, but I think they pivoted to target tourist? also the actual deal is for those almost expired goods, where they can slash the price a lot. Also as mentioned by others, donki have tax refund so at least as tourist you get some of your money back. For unknown brand, most likely it is just the same OEM stuff, but at least it have better QC (I hope). I agree with you, just go to konbini for daily necessities. For next shop, go to Ginza Mitsukoshi?
Oh man I was at this store 6 months ago, you dont get much of the shear volume of noise in the video but it was a experiance, especially since I was pretty ill went I went it was some mad fever dream.
B tier Video >Be Mudan >Take your viewers on a date to asakusa at 3am. >Say that kitkats are not "go to" snacks on a real note the video was nicee but it going from full volume mudan to quiet mudan was not cool. loved the vid tho
Oh wow! I went to that specific Donki last year late at night as well! A japanese man dressed as a Naruto ninja ran in after us to shield from the rain and then slipped at the entrance. Weirdly random.
If you wanted to check out another noteworthy store, you might consider doing a vlog on Loft sometime. Loft is my go-to whenever I need to get birthday or Christmas gifts for people, as their selection is similarly diverse to Don Quijote's, but more upscale. You could also do a Nakano Broadway episode, since Nakano Broadway is just insane and absolutely fascinating, and also feels like a 1980s time capsule. Though you may have done one already, I'm not sure -- I'd be surprised if you've been in the Tokyo area for this long and haven't! Also, I'm never asleep at 3am, as my bedtime is more 4:30 or 5 in the morning, with me then waking up at 11 to prepare for work at 12. ;) ALSO also, my local Don Quijote in Kichijoji is something of a go-to for me for certain specific groceries, as there are a handful of things I can get at Donqui that are either cheaper or better than what I can find anywhere else. One good example is breakfast cereal -- I used to eat bran flakes every morning to keep my insides in check, but I started to want more variety in my breakfast cereals, and there is one cereal in particular that is exclusive to Don Quijote but which I absolutely can't get enough of: green tea granola bits with dried fruits and whole red beans. It may sound odd, and it definitely is, but it's also absolutely delicious!
This was an interesting look at a big ass Don. I don’t remember if Mudan has already been to the Gundam store in Odaiba. I feel like he has, but I could be wrong.
Daiso, Tokyu Hands, Surugaya, Lashinbang, Loft, Animate (Ikebukuro store), Mandarake... tbh I'll watch whatever you put out 😊 It's all good research for my visit in Sept and entertaining as hell 😊❤
From what I read Donki lets their store manager to decide what to stock. If you visit one in the most touristy area of course you are seeing a lot of touristy stuff. If you have the chance, try one further away from tourist attractions.
One month ago I went to that store at 4am so I was in the clear (my flight was very early and I needed souvenirs, cause I forgot), but that mcdonalds did not hit the same at 3 am.
Of course the one in Asakusa would have more tourist bait products because it's in the middle of a tourist area. The stores that are not in tourist areas will have the normal store vibe with more items for daily life.
You should visit Don Quijote in Akihabara and go to the top floor. They sell a huge amount of really weird customes there. Next to it is the 18+ section literally only behind a "curtain". That is if you can even call that a curtain, because you can look right below it and see a lot of stuff without even entering the section. That is without even mentioning the section itself.
Yeah, I agree that Donki is really more aimed at tourists. The most notable things I have purchased there (as a tourist) have been some nifty coathangers, some pour over coffee paraphernalia (Hario V60 ftw), and some Japanese skincare that I have to buy from ebay. Everything else has been food, alcohol or souvenirs.
Day 10 of asking Mudan to complete every single prefecture in Japan. Even if is another day in Tokyo... I like the night shots and Don Quijote feels like a city by itself. Maybe Super Potatoe?! Is retro gaming but I'm sure is interesting.
If you want to do another shop tour, I think Tokyo Hands might be pretty interesting? The one in Shinjuku is massive and has a loooot of cute stationary! (maybe a collab episode with EmyRichu aahah)?
I had an overnight layover in Narita and spent the night in Asakasa, this was the place I spent hours just browsing before the last train back to the hotel lmao Bought some stuff tax free for carry-on too :3
Donki is really good for buying a selection of stuff very cheaply, or getting niche things at very random times. Perhaps not in touristy places, not sure, but my donkis were really nice for drinks and snacks for example.
Haha, and I was watching this at 6AM, not having slept yet. My advice as a tourist going to Donki in a touristy area - don't go late at night, like 9PM to midnight. The queue for the tax free counter will be very long.
Hey Mudan love the daily vlogs! For an idea, how about you compare the American Burger chains to the Japan ones? Unless you've done that already, but I missed it Thanks for reading, see you in 11days (maybe )
If you haven't gone into AmiAmi or Kotobukiya yet, please do, AmiAmi is actually pretty good but... they're definitely the kind of store you'll want to ask permission to film, and you'll want to be aware of the intermixed 18+ goods. Also, obligatory request to see the inside of "m's" in Akihabara... for the... cultured individuals.
Wow. Odd that a 'discount store' the size of that doesn't have bargain-bin pricing. Tourists traps are real. Thanks, fella~! What sorts of wacky things will Mudan get up to tomorrow?
Very narrow aisles are not unique to Donki, as many shops in Akihabara are that way, or even narrower. My friend tells me the adult stores are also that way.
Fine…I’ll go at 2:59AM
Sensoji at night is 100% better than during the day. If you go super early in the morning (5-6am) you can also see a bunch of adorable dogs on their morning walks.
Ohh thanks for this tip
Best of both worlds
2 days ago Sensoji was crowded around 9.30 PM so you'll have to go around midnight if you don't want other people around
I took the 5am train from Akihabara to visit Sensoji. It was empty except for the locals going through there walking their dogs. There was like a group of them with their shibas which was very cute. Downside is nothing is open until about 10am there.
You know it is HOT in Japan, when RUclipsrs are shooting their daily vlogs at night in a row.
Mudan: Try visiting a Surugaya, there is a really good one in Yokohama, next to the station, but there is one in Shinjuku as well. Or maybe you can try discovering pop-up shops in general. Japan is famous for its pop-up cafes and shops, but it is not that easy to actually know where and when they are :) .
Mudan coming through with the Mean Girls© pink polo; drip unparalleled
Mudan: talks about importance of sleep.
Me watching this at 4:40 am: yeeeeaaahhhh about that.....
13:50 "even if you're not wearing anything"..? Mudan, you're going to get in trouble if you keep going to shops naked
Nobody show Mouse the cinnamonroll money, because she will make Connor buy fat stacks of them
I went to the Akihabara one at 2 or 3 am and it was the only time it wasn't a zoo inside. It was perfect for me to pick up tons of Kit Kats for gifts when I got back. You don't want to start at the top floor of that one because it's the adult section. In May I had to buy a suitcase from Donki because I forgot to bring a 2nd suitcase and didn't have enough room for all the stuff I bought.
You did go to a top 5 geared towards tourists donki though, in one of the most expensive districts in tokyo. Many of the donki's in less touristy areas are less...touristy...
also, there's a whole business case study published somewhere of donki's strategy of just having every need satisfied on the face of the earth, along with a chaotic layout and clutter that leads to more purchases. It's one of the most profitable "store chains" in the world
Foxi knows what's up. I bought a nail clipper in some Japanese drugstore, and use it to this day. It's just premium.
Have only been to a Donqi once, it was horrible. All the low quality stuff.. Fun walking thru the 18+ area tho.
Bic Camera actually has a bidet area you could check out.
Big supermarkets like Life, Aeon or what not, espacially after 19:00 so you can get crazy deals on all the daily freshly done stuff like baked goods, sushi, katsudon, you Name it. Would probably also make for a good video that catches people.
I met a japanese guy in Fukuoka who produces key chains in china and sells them to Don Quijote all over Japan. He showed me karaoke and some Izakaya, which was great since it were my first few days in Japan. So some of those keychains might have been from him.
That’s a cool story
Here's an interesting one. Battle of 2nd hand stores (specifically for anime figures) - Mandarake, Surugaya, Lashinbang, or the rare Hobby-Off (there's probably more but I believe the 4 are chains).
Second Street also has figures sometimes, and they are veeeeery cheap. So much I feel bad every time I see their price :P
Mandarake Store in Akiba. Particularly the 4th Floor. Prime for a review lol.
18:08 thanks for clarifying. now I can be at peace 😶
Explore Tokyu Hands! And Loft!
Ear camera is so you can check whether or not the itching in your ear is because the spider eggs have hatched and tiny spiders are crawling around in your head now. Or else if it's just a random itch.
wow i hate this comment so much lmaooo
random itch as in like normal spider egg jiggles?
Mandarake is a particularly interesting store......for Otaku.
Tokyu Hands is a nice shop to explore if that's still around!
Day eleven of requesting you get permanent residency.
Seconded.
Let’s make a petition
I believe he can't get permanent residency immediately.
He'll first need to get a different temporarily visa, and can later after some years apply for permanent residency.
gotta be real funny when at the end of this we see season 2 day 1
donki supposed to be a discount shop, but I think they pivoted to target tourist? also the actual deal is for those almost expired goods, where they can slash the price a lot. Also as mentioned by others, donki have tax refund so at least as tourist you get some of your money back.
For unknown brand, most likely it is just the same OEM stuff, but at least it have better QC (I hope).
I agree with you, just go to konbini for daily necessities.
For next shop, go to Ginza Mitsukoshi?
I went to Japan back in November, for 2 weeks, it was not long enough and I wish I could do what Mudan is doing
Always nice to see mudan upload
Talking about stores, you could go into Daiso!
Visit every train station to see who has the fastest public wifi since a lot of people aren't aware of the amount of free wifi around the city.
Tokyu Hand? It’s like the bridge between Don and snobby Loft.
Oh man I was at this store 6 months ago, you dont get much of the shear volume of noise in the video but it was a experiance, especially since I was pretty ill went I went it was some mad fever dream.
Yeah I've been to a different don-qi store and it's definitely a stimulation overload. Did end up coming back to buy a Japanese PSP though haha
DON DON DON DONKI… DON QUIJOTE!
B tier Video
>Be Mudan
>Take your viewers on a date to asakusa at 3am.
>Say that kitkats are not "go to" snacks
on a real note the video was nicee but it going from full volume mudan to quiet mudan was not cool. loved the vid tho
3:29 "Why would you want this???"
Time for the professional ear cleaning video.
check out:
Sekaido in Shinjuku
Village Vanguard
big bookstores, e.g. Kinokuniya in Shinjuku, Junkudo in Ikebukuro, Shosen Book Tower in Akihabara
Oh wow! I went to that specific Donki last year late at night as well! A japanese man dressed as a Naruto ninja ran in after us to shield from the rain and then slipped at the entrance. Weirdly random.
lmao last day in Japan, I ran to donqi at 6am to find another suitcase, because yes, the night before i realized we bought too much stuff lol
Did that at Akiba Donki when I bought too many figures there back in December
I'd like to see you go through a mall basement with all the foods, would be interesting to see your take on it.
Content idea: Mudan spends a day building a Gundam figure
Please don't leave before I get to visit.
This is my favorite Don Quixote in Tokyo.
9:12 mudan's just casually showing those stuffs lol
I take comfort in knowing that not even Japan can get away from Minions.
7.45/10
Liking the new at night vlogs. Must be tough to edit them after getting back home late
Thank you for reminding me of sleep. I'll do that now instead of watching youtube for hours on end
I got nail clippers in Kappabashi at a knife store and boy are they so nice. They work so well and no effort at all to do my nails. Highly recommend.
If you wanted to check out another noteworthy store, you might consider doing a vlog on Loft sometime. Loft is my go-to whenever I need to get birthday or Christmas gifts for people, as their selection is similarly diverse to Don Quijote's, but more upscale.
You could also do a Nakano Broadway episode, since Nakano Broadway is just insane and absolutely fascinating, and also feels like a 1980s time capsule. Though you may have done one already, I'm not sure -- I'd be surprised if you've been in the Tokyo area for this long and haven't!
Also, I'm never asleep at 3am, as my bedtime is more 4:30 or 5 in the morning, with me then waking up at 11 to prepare for work at 12. ;)
ALSO also, my local Don Quijote in Kichijoji is something of a go-to for me for certain specific groceries, as there are a handful of things I can get at Donqui that are either cheaper or better than what I can find anywhere else. One good example is breakfast cereal -- I used to eat bran flakes every morning to keep my insides in check, but I started to want more variety in my breakfast cereals, and there is one cereal in particular that is exclusive to Don Quijote but which I absolutely can't get enough of: green tea granola bits with dried fruits and whole red beans. It may sound odd, and it definitely is, but it's also absolutely delicious!
This store got me super mario odyssey on release day when I had to leave the same day for early flight.
I like how you said Pompom Purin in a French way
I won't visit this store at 3 am. Thank you🙏
That one kid at donquijote at 2am on minion energy juice🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨
This was an interesting look at a big ass Don. I don’t remember if Mudan has already been to the Gundam store in Odaiba. I feel like he has, but I could be wrong.
8:32 a certain feisty latina has been notified of your location
i spent a couple hours at the asakusa store so awsome to get to see it once again
Daiso, Tokyu Hands, Surugaya, Lashinbang, Loft, Animate (Ikebukuro store), Mandarake... tbh I'll watch whatever you put out 😊 It's all good research for my visit in Sept and entertaining as hell 😊❤
From what I read Donki lets their store manager to decide what to stock. If you visit one in the most touristy area of course you are seeing a lot of touristy stuff. If you have the chance, try one further away from tourist attractions.
I'd probably go to this store just for that massive variety of Kitkats. Japan Kitkat flavors are excellent.
Even the cough medicine flavour one?
@@rustyroy5385 Is that actually a thing? Who on earth would want that?
@@piccolo_bsc Don't know if they still make it or it was just a special edition. I wanted it because it's weird, it was edible but not very nice.
One month ago I went to that store at 4am so I was in the clear (my flight was very early and I needed souvenirs, cause I forgot), but that mcdonalds did not hit the same at 3 am.
Of course the one in Asakusa would have more tourist bait products because it's in the middle of a tourist area. The stores that are not in tourist areas will have the normal store vibe with more items for daily life.
Right, chat should've told Onigiri to send Onibro here when she had issues doing some craft at 1 am for all we could think of was Daiso for tools
my dad is crazy about japanese nail clippers, he would always get a new one every time we go to japan. they are indeed super high quality
You should visit Don Quijote in Akihabara and go to the top floor. They sell a huge amount of really weird customes there. Next to it is the 18+ section literally only behind a "curtain". That is if you can even call that a curtain, because you can look right below it and see a lot of stuff without even entering the section. That is without even mentioning the section itself.
Donki - first and last store to visit on your trip.
If you find a big Daiso store, those have a ton of useful stuff. And they’re mostly all 100yen unless they have a price specifically on them.
The Quadratini snacks are the bomb!
as a minimalist I feel so overwhelmed but at the same time I am Intrigued.
Before watching this video. I can say that I did in fact. Visit that store at 3 am while living in Tokyo. It was super chill and nice
Yeah, I agree that Donki is really more aimed at tourists. The most notable things I have purchased there (as a tourist) have been some nifty coathangers, some pour over coffee paraphernalia (Hario V60 ftw), and some Japanese skincare that I have to buy from ebay. Everything else has been food, alcohol or souvenirs.
Day 10 of asking Mudan to complete every single prefecture in Japan. Even if is another day in Tokyo... I like the night shots and Don Quijote feels like a city by itself. Maybe Super Potatoe?! Is retro gaming but I'm sure is interesting.
Thank you Madan-sama.
I just love the name Don Quijote
Don Quijote
Don Quijote
Don Quijote
If you want to do another shop tour, I think Tokyo Hands might be pretty interesting? The one in Shinjuku is massive and has a loooot of cute stationary! (maybe a collab episode with EmyRichu aahah)?
The ninth day of asking Mudan to visit every bakery in Tokyo!
Have you ever heard the store called Daiso ?
It’s like a store that anything is under the 1,000¥ price or something.
Surugaya could be interesting. Its mostly second hand stuff, but really interesting to walk through.
When i visited Japan, my Hotel was around the corner of this store.
I visited this store every night and walked around for hours every day 😅
I had an overnight layover in Narita and spent the night in Asakasa, this was the place I spent hours just browsing before the last train back to the hotel lmao Bought some stuff tax free for carry-on too :3
7:30 It's a me! SOAPer Mario!
Drunk at 3am is the perfect time for a donki visit. Many stores I’ve got lost in this way.
Go check out the Mandarake in Akihabara. Be careful of the 18+ floors though.
3 AM Donki visits are just peak overstimulation
"they are overpriced" show us just how much stuff he got
This video needs subtitles. Mudan's voice is so muffled lmao
Donki is really good for buying a selection of stuff very cheaply, or getting niche things at very random times.
Perhaps not in touristy places, not sure, but my donkis were really nice for drinks and snacks for example.
Haha, and I was watching this at 6AM, not having slept yet.
My advice as a tourist going to Donki in a touristy area - don't go late at night, like 9PM to midnight. The queue for the tax free counter will be very long.
I LOVE TERRY'S CHOCOLATE ORANGES!!!
Hey Mudan love the daily vlogs!
For an idea, how about you compare the American Burger chains to the Japan ones?
Unless you've done that already, but I missed it
Thanks for reading, see you in 11days (maybe )
If you haven't gone into AmiAmi or Kotobukiya yet, please do, AmiAmi is actually pretty good but... they're definitely the kind of store you'll want to ask permission to film, and you'll want to be aware of the intermixed 18+ goods.
Also, obligatory request to see the inside of "m's" in Akihabara... for the... cultured individuals.
Day 10 of asking for Stamp Speedrun in Tokyo stations or in the rural areas. You should definitely do this, even at 3 AM. The more stamps the better!
Sensoji at night is very picturesque
lost my marbles at japanese ozempic
I think he's sleepwalking.
tbh me and my friend once spent nearly 2 hours looking at stuff inside a music shop, if we go here we're gonna be spending the whole day lmao
Suggestion for Mudan to turn into a mundane shopping reviewer
Call of the night vibes
"you should be asleep at 3am" me, watching this video at 4:30am:
"Safe
😂😂😂😂"
I keep coming early to the videos, I love this! Much love Mudan! If you need another editor for one of the channels hit me up!
i absolutely love donkihotes. every time iam in asia, i go to the nearest donki.
Wow. Odd that a 'discount store' the size of that doesn't have bargain-bin pricing. Tourists traps are real. Thanks, fella~! What sorts of wacky things will Mudan get up to tomorrow?
You telling me this store has small aisles? This is more or less standard in Germany 😂
The 3/4L bottles had the kanji character "vinegar" on them, they're not sake
Very narrow aisles are not unique to Donki, as many shops in Akihabara are that way, or even narrower. My friend tells me the adult stores are also that way.
You forgot to add the clickbait title of “DO NOT VISIT THIS STORE AT 3AM (GONE WRONG) (NOT CLICKBAIT)😱😱😱”
the nail clippers are really s tier there. even the like 200 yen ones.
5:20 I didn’t think those plastic food sample things were so expensive!
Sleeping at 3am? Absolutely not.