Hey Harblife. Love the channel. Only request I have is for you to talk like you normally do to your friends and Matilda. The affect you have on your channel in your voice makes it sound fake-not a turn off but it would be better to just talk without the “announcer” affect.
Hey Ian thanks for the feedback. I have been waiting to experiment with the regular voice after I release my Q&A video which will FOR SURE be released by the end of next week. Was waiting on the timing for that video but it's been super delayed due to real life reasons. Don't worry, I will try it out in the near future! Constructive feedback like this is always appreciated so thank you!
I must disagree. I actually like Harblife's style of delivery. I find it very professional and very easy to understand. His delivery is clear and quite fun to listen to when he throws in some jokes. His style of delivery is what draws me to his videos (plus the professional editing, images and subtitles of the name of places). Really well done.
I never leave comments on RUclips but I have to say, don't change anything! I've been trying to watch lots of Japan videos for our upcoming trip and prefer yours because the way you talk isn't boring like a lot of others monotone videos. The way you talk keeps your videos upbeat and engaging. Thanks for all the great info
On your recommendation,I tried Hashigo Honten and Tir Na Nog last night and I was greatly impressed. Thank you so much for this information, keep up the good work!
Oh hey Chris, I have a quick question about Hashigo Honten's 'Chinese style' ramen. Would you say their signature ramen is spicy by Western/Chinese standards or is it more toned down for the Japanese market's idea of 'spicy and hot'? I'd love to try it if you reckon it's more of a mild kick rather than an acidic dissolving of lips and tongue. What's YOUR verdict?
Woah. That grand finale! 🏆This tip for a new cafe/bar to check out has made my entire week. I keep thinking I've been to all the 'hipster' hidden cafes and bars in Tokyo and felt a bit glum about it...and then I watched this video and felt energised anew. I sincerely hope I stumble upon more 'hidden kissatens' and cafes in Tokyo, I love 'em! Hard to find, challenging even to research but when I find one, I cannot tell you how happy it makes me. Thanks so much!!
@@harblife Me too! I'd love to know in advance whether it's genuinely spicy the way we consider 'hot' to be in the West/other parts of Asia or more of a moderate heat suitable for the Japanese folks looking for some chilli spice. What's your take on spice/heat level?
Been in Tokyo for a few days now. In the spirit fancy, I recommend the gardens at Hotel Chinzanso. Specifically at night. If you are a guest, or dine at the restaurant you can visit the garden for free. It's small, but it's incredible to walk through.
I'm planning a trip to Tokyo and immediately got excited about the owl cafe (I *love* cat cafes, but owls are so uniquely special!). Unfortunately, I did a quick google search and it looks like owl cafes might be a bit problematic, since they're nocturnal and many of these places chain them to branches on short leashes so they can't avoid being touched. Really sad because it would have been incredible to have a guilt free. Changing their hours to evening only would be a really good step in the right direction for these businesses.
Very true and I should have done a little research myself before putting it in the video. I will be more careful about what I advertise from now on. Thanks for letting me know though! If you see anything else you want to provide feedback, never hesitate to tell me!
It is by itself non ethical...must be a torture for them to be under bright lights...i wouldn't go if i were you, going there is just supporting this kind of non ethical business...
Glad you wrote this. The volume of people on social media advertising these live animal-themed cafes indiscriminately deeply concern me. One girl rode an overworked little donkey up a flight of 300 steps at a tourist trap in Petra because it was quote, "too hot to walk up there". She smiled and gurned like a morally bankrupt, spoilt imbecile and I had to switch the video off as I felt so sickened I feared I may begin weeping from the suppressed rage and despair.
Great video!! I hate we miss meeting up when we were there but we'll definitely have to next time I get there!! Or if you make your way home maybe we can meet here Roll Tide!!
The aquarium also seems to have various bad reviews mentioning that the fish are kept quite badly. No enrichment, vertical tanks, etc. It looks SO pretty and I would love to go there to appreciate the beauty, but this unfortunately also seems to be a place not to support :( I wish they used fake fish or something.
Interesting thanks for sharing the reviews. Hopefully it isn't true but you never know unless you work there :( . Anyways thanks for watching the video and hope to see you in future videos!
Hello, Harblife. I enjoyed watching your channel. I have a question that is not related to the topic at hand. Do you have any knowledge about how to deliver bags from Sapporo to Haneda Airport? How much did it cost and how long did it take?
Thanks Dude! Now I gotta question…. You think there’s a video that offer recommendations for date sites, not like I’m gonna ask someone on a date or anything…. 😅
Strangely, the Owl Cafe excited me the most on this list! I have never touched an owl, so the idea of being able to touch and feel one is really exciting.
@@harblife I sure will! By the way, do you have any recommendations on dinner shows? I looked up the Robot Cafe but it has not re-opened yet. And any recommendations on Samurai stuff? I found a small Samurai Museum in Shinjuku, but that is like a 30-min tour it seems.
Thankyou! i came here to write the same thing. I have been to an owl and dog cafe, i left feeling regretful giving them my money. If anyone is reading these comments and you love animals, stay far away from these businesses. There are much better things to do in japan, and hopefully this channel will learn to not promote them in the future!
Thanks for letting me know. I'll be sure to do more research on the background of some of these places in the future! I never try to act like I know everything even if I live in Japan, so any constructive feedback is always welcome! Can always learn something new!
I came here looking for the same comment, promoting animal cafes is really sad. They should be out there in the wild and living their lives at night. Not being in a small cafe with light all day long for people to watch them. Please, next time focus on the good of the country and if you want to see animals you can always get in touch with an animal sanctuary
Thanks for this, i also just posted the same. Just hope that people read this. All animal cafes in japan are straight up animal abuse. Exception might be the cat cafes. But all others... i wish japan would treat animals different soon.. also the zoos are terrible.. by accident we were detoured in Himeiji trough the zoo as there was a marathon , and it was so terible how the animal enclosures were.. i could not stop thinking about this. A Google search confirmed the terrible way the animals are treated there, for example how their elephant was alone in a small cage, no enrichment whatsoever for years and years on end... it was a shell of itself. 😢
I really like your channel, but promoting animal cafes is really bad. Especially the owl cafes are terrible - this is a high stressful environment for NOCTURNAL animals , chained up. Please do not visit these animal abuse cafes
I went to Art Aquarium in March (because of an earlier video of you), and indeed it is quite beautiful. However, I left quite disgusted (and my friend had the same feeling), and I would not go back and not recommend it to friends. The aquariums are very small and everything within the bassins is plastic. There are way to many fishes in the larger aquariums, and way too little space in the smaller aquariums. Fishes are leaving beeings, and not art exhibits, and I dont like it at all, how they are treated there. I also absolutely dont like animal cafes. Because I love animals. Especially owl cafes are very questionable to me. Owls are nocturnal, and not pets. I normally like your channel, but here I would really like to give you many minus points.
I appreciate your honest opinion and disagreement with some of the items presented on this list. I like to encourage an environment where people can give constructive feedback about my videos, so this is helpful to hear it. I hope you can enjoy my future videos and if you see something else you don't like, let me know!
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Hey Harblife. Love the channel. Only request I have is for you to talk like you normally do to your friends and Matilda. The affect you have on your channel in your voice makes it sound fake-not a turn off but it would be better to just talk without the “announcer” affect.
Hah I thought the same thing. Everything else is 👌
Hey Ian thanks for the feedback. I have been waiting to experiment with the regular voice after I release my Q&A video which will FOR SURE be released by the end of next week. Was waiting on the timing for that video but it's been super delayed due to real life reasons. Don't worry, I will try it out in the near future!
Constructive feedback like this is always appreciated so thank you!
I must disagree. I actually like Harblife's style of delivery. I find it very professional and very easy to understand. His delivery is clear and quite fun to listen to when he throws in some jokes. His style of delivery is what draws me to his videos (plus the professional editing, images and subtitles of the name of places). Really well done.
I never leave comments on RUclips but I have to say, don't change anything! I've been trying to watch lots of Japan videos for our upcoming trip and prefer yours because the way you talk isn't boring like a lot of others monotone videos. The way you talk keeps your videos upbeat and engaging. Thanks for all the great info
On your recommendation,I tried Hashigo Honten and Tir Na Nog last night and I was greatly impressed. Thank you so much for this information, keep up the good work!
Oh hey Chris, I have a quick question about Hashigo Honten's 'Chinese style' ramen. Would you say their signature ramen is spicy by Western/Chinese standards or is it more toned down for the Japanese market's idea of 'spicy and hot'? I'd love to try it if you reckon it's more of a mild kick rather than an acidic dissolving of lips and tongue. What's YOUR verdict?
Woah. That grand finale! 🏆This tip for a new cafe/bar to check out has made my entire week. I keep thinking I've been to all the 'hipster' hidden cafes and bars in Tokyo and felt a bit glum about it...and then I watched this video and felt energised anew. I sincerely hope I stumble upon more 'hidden kissatens' and cafes in Tokyo, I love 'em! Hard to find, challenging even to research but when I find one, I cannot tell you how happy it makes me. Thanks so much!!
Ooooo, so looking forward to that Sesame Hot Chill Ramen, amongst others (gorgeous Tiramisu Macha!!)!! Thanks for the tips!!
Yo it was soooo goood! I highly recommend it and let me know when you try it!
@@harblife Me too! I'd love to know in advance whether it's genuinely spicy the way we consider 'hot' to be in the West/other parts of Asia or more of a moderate heat suitable for the Japanese folks looking for some chilli spice. What's your take on spice/heat level?
Been in Tokyo for a few days now. In the spirit fancy, I recommend the gardens at Hotel Chinzanso. Specifically at night. If you are a guest, or dine at the restaurant you can visit the garden for free. It's small, but it's incredible to walk through.
Hmmm thanks for catching that! I'll have to check it out!
Great video
Tir na nÓg is an Irish story about a mythological land where nobody ages lmao I wasn't expecting to hear of something using it in Japan of all places!
Hey thank so much for letting me know. I figured the name had something to do with theme, but that was really helpful to learn the why!
Yes amazing.. being irish this is must visit now!!.
I'm planning a trip to Tokyo and immediately got excited about the owl cafe (I *love* cat cafes, but owls are so uniquely special!). Unfortunately, I did a quick google search and it looks like owl cafes might be a bit problematic, since they're nocturnal and many of these places chain them to branches on short leashes so they can't avoid being touched.
Really sad because it would have been incredible to have a guilt free. Changing their hours to evening only would be a really good step in the right direction for these businesses.
Very true and I should have done a little research myself before putting it in the video. I will be more careful about what I advertise from now on. Thanks for letting me know though!
If you see anything else you want to provide feedback, never hesitate to tell me!
Besides that, owls aren't pets. They are birds who need a lot of space to fly.
It is by itself non ethical...must be a torture for them to be under bright lights...i wouldn't go if i were you, going there is just supporting this kind of non ethical business...
Glad you wrote this. The volume of people on social media advertising these live animal-themed cafes indiscriminately deeply concern me. One girl rode an overworked little donkey up a flight of 300 steps at a tourist trap in Petra because it was quote, "too hot to walk up there". She smiled and gurned like a morally bankrupt, spoilt imbecile and I had to switch the video off as I felt so sickened I feared I may begin weeping from the suppressed rage and despair.
Heading there solo in Mid August, no idea what I am doing so appreciate your recommendations!
Be sure to check out all my videos then ! I have a TON of different spots you can check out around the area :)
Going to explore ginza today.
Great video!! I hate we miss meeting up when we were there but we'll definitely have to next time I get there!! Or if you make your way home maybe we can meet here Roll Tide!!
I'll be in Georgia in October. If you're not too far from North GA, lemme know!
Another delightful video mate. Very hungry now!
Time to get something to eat in Japan! Haha
@@harblife lucky you mate!
The aquarium also seems to have various bad reviews mentioning that the fish are kept quite badly. No enrichment, vertical tanks, etc. It looks SO pretty and I would love to go there to appreciate the beauty, but this unfortunately also seems to be a place not to support :( I wish they used fake fish or something.
Interesting thanks for sharing the reviews. Hopefully it isn't true but you never know unless you work there :( . Anyways thanks for watching the video and hope to see you in future videos!
Hello, Harblife. I enjoyed watching your channel. I have a question that is not related to the topic at hand. Do you have any knowledge about how to deliver bags from Sapporo to Haneda Airport? How much did it cost and how long did it take?
You can use Black Cat (kuro neko) shipping service. They should be able to do it in a day or two max!
I must go to the Aquarium museum, thanks again for great highlights guys
Thanks again for always popping in with your positive words!
Subscribed. ❤
Thanks man!!
Greetings from korea 🇰🇷 😊❤
I'll be in Fukuoka today 😊
I went to the Art Aquarium in march. It's absolutely stunning
It really is a nice exhibit isn't it!
I love Ginza. I always end the day over budget but man is it worth it 😭 😅
Hahahaha trueeee
We will all go to the Cotton Candy place when I visit this year 😊
Let's goooo
Did you need a reservation to go to any of these places? Was there a line?
none of them needed a reservation!
Thanks Dude!
Now I gotta question…. You think there’s a video that offer recommendations for date sites, not like I’m gonna ask someone on a date or anything…. 😅
bumble in Japan is good!
Thanks for the video but I’ve to say that the restaurant you went is not the michelin star Ginza Hachigou.
Dude you’re amazing
You're amazing! Thank you so much for your very kind words and I hope to hear from you in the future!
That Bowser shirt is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
That's my bro!
I went to the aquarium. Pretty amazing and very beautiful
Very much so! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Hmmmm seems the ramen place is temp closed. Hope it is open when we visit in October.
Yea I saw that. I wonder why... I might swing by and figure out what happened.
Edit: I just checked google maps. I looks like it's open again!
Strangely, the Owl Cafe excited me the most on this list! I have never touched an owl, so the idea of being able to touch and feel one is really exciting.
let me know if you decide to visit the cafe! :)
@@harblife I sure will! By the way, do you have any recommendations on dinner shows? I looked up the Robot Cafe but it has not re-opened yet. And any recommendations on Samurai stuff? I found a small Samurai Museum in Shinjuku, but that is like a 30-min tour it seems.
Please do not visit animal cafes. All, with the exception of the cat cafes perhaps, are a form of animal abuse and high stress environment.
Dude, please don’t promote wild animal cafes. Owls are nocturnal animals that should not be displayed to entertain humans during the day. 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻
Thankyou! i came here to write the same thing. I have been to an owl and dog cafe, i left feeling regretful giving them my money. If anyone is reading these comments and you love animals, stay far away from these businesses. There are much better things to do in japan, and hopefully this channel will learn to not promote them in the future!
Thanks for letting me know. I'll be sure to do more research on the background of some of these places in the future!
I never try to act like I know everything even if I live in Japan, so any constructive feedback is always welcome! Can always learn something new!
I came here looking for the same comment, promoting animal cafes is really sad. They should be out there in the wild and living their lives at night. Not being in a small cafe with light all day long for people to watch them. Please, next time focus on the good of the country and if you want to see animals you can always get in touch with an animal sanctuary
Thanks for this, i also just posted the same. Just hope that people read this. All animal cafes in japan are straight up animal abuse. Exception might be the cat cafes. But all others... i wish japan would treat animals different soon.. also the zoos are terrible.. by accident we were detoured in Himeiji trough the zoo as there was a marathon , and it was so terible how the animal enclosures were.. i could not stop thinking about this. A Google search confirmed the terrible way the animals are treated there, for example how their elephant was alone in a small cage, no enrichment whatsoever for years and years on end... it was a shell of itself. 😢
If you don't like the cafes, don't go. Telling other people what they should or shouldn't say is more sad than anything. Pathetic really.
Can you take kids into a bar for a drink ?
I really like your channel, but promoting animal cafes is really bad. Especially the owl cafes are terrible - this is a high stressful environment for NOCTURNAL animals , chained up. Please do not visit these animal abuse cafes
I went to Art Aquarium in March (because of an earlier video of you), and indeed it is quite beautiful. However, I left quite disgusted (and my friend had the same feeling), and I would not go back and not recommend it to friends. The aquariums are very small and everything within the bassins is plastic. There are way to many fishes in the larger aquariums, and way too little space in the smaller aquariums. Fishes are leaving beeings, and not art exhibits, and I dont like it at all, how they are treated there.
I also absolutely dont like animal cafes. Because I love animals. Especially owl cafes are very questionable to me. Owls are nocturnal, and not pets.
I normally like your channel, but here I would really like to give you many minus points.
I appreciate your honest opinion and disagreement with some of the items presented on this list. I like to encourage an environment where people can give constructive feedback about my videos, so this is helpful to hear it. I hope you can enjoy my future videos and if you see something else you don't like, let me know!
@@harblife Thanks a lot for your feedback. And of course I will continue to enjoy your channel and get great information from it.
The best is Motoki Ginza ... I go there to buy my work clothing .... Ladurée Tokyo Ginza in Mitsukoshi is also nice ...
Good to hear from you again!