I think I would watch you two regardless of what you're doing/where you are. Originally I came to your channel to see Japan related things and stuff but I stayed and watched literally almost all your videos (Because I'm still working on watching all of them!) because of your personalities.
Personally, I like to watch your channel for the experience and the fact that the commentary you guys have on certain situations can be REALLY funny. So half experience half Kyde and Eric pure comedic gold. It's a great sort of being "the outsiders looking in" kind of a feel in terms of travel. Can't wait for part 2 of the Q&A!
That was a fantastic video- I'll be honest you guys are really funny. The biting and robbing the bank literally made me laugh out loud. Thanks for answering my questions also :D
I've just started watching your Q&A playlist. I'm still watching your videos constantly, and loving em. Can you please tell me the most scared you have been on your worldwide travels since you began? ( on/off filming ) .....I'm still addicted to your videos guys👍👍
Scared is not something that comes to mind when I read your question, to be honest. We have discovered things are fairly safe in the world, most of the time, I guess. -E
Firstly, thanks for anwsering one of my questions. Secondly. I like this concept of Q&A. Why? Because we get to know more about Kyde and Eric. We can start to understand you as people. what makes you tick, likes, dislikes, hopes and aspirations. The travelvlogs are great, you present the viewer with a down to earth view of the world, something most people want to see and appreciate, hence the subscribers. My door is open if you ever find yourselves in th UK. Keep up the good work. Thank you.
Love all your uploads. Have never seen two people - well, I have, but only rarely - so attuned to one another. You seem as if you are always on the same wavelength. And happy. Are you always like that? I think you probably are, and if so, good for you! Your videos are always interesting, but your Q&A are especially so. Also, love: "India, we got really, really, really really, r-e-e-e-a-l-l-l-y sick." Sorry to hear that.
+Otravez 39 Haha, don't let our videos be an illusion, we aren't eternally happy! I don't think anyone is! I fear we are painting an unrealistic picture by accident here! -Eric
I first watched you guys because I had an interest in Japan. But after a few videos I found you two a hoot. I hope to visit Japan in future for a holiday, its is great to have your point of view.
I can confidently say that I would watch you guys doing mundane things. Well I mean, I loved the video about what Eric eats in a week, and that was just him showing off his foodstuffs. It sounds weird, but your videos are a great way to vicariously experience life outside of north america, and I love that. Guess what I'm saying is, 10/10 would watch laundry mat videos.
I hate to be a bummer, but we have already shot the video for the Q&A. So your question can't be added. We do cover this in a video though, so stay tuned!
Having actually visited Ikebuburo, the "vibe" there is more like a commuter transfer point, since commuter trains from JR East, Seibu and Tobu commuter rail lines plus the Tokyo Metro subway go through Ikebuburo Station, the center of activity in the area. That's why you see a lot of little shops and restaurants catering specifically to the commuter crowd in that part of Tokyo.
Hope having multiple questions is fine; - What are your most memorable childhood memories? - How did you guys really meet? -Nudge nudge- And finally.... Russia wants to welcome you. Accept the welcoming? (Moscow/St.Petersburg is quite a nice place to visit from personal experience.)
I like how you guys do your videos. They remind me of the PBS show "Globe Trekkers" where they go in different parts of the world. Have you though about working for such shows, because i think you two would be great? Also, as you may know there are so many other Japan RUclipsrs. Have you interacted via the internet or in-person with them?
If you guys move back to US I'd still watch videos of you! I started watching because of your living in Japan vids, then watched all your travel vids but I love you guys! And you're amazing at making vids so matter what you do in the future I'd love to watch you. Plus a lot of us are not from America and the American way of life is very interesting!
I believe on one of your videos, you guys said you wanted to try visiting Vietnam. I'm going there this December, and a cousin of mine will show me around Nha Trang, Saigon, Can Tho, and the island of Phu Quoc. All of these places are very popular for countries such as US, Euro, etc. From what I've heard, food here is great and are cheap (although tourist attractions has gone up and prices may vary now). I can definitely recommend to eat Vietnamese style dishes and snacks if need be.
One of my face vids is the one where you both were visiting the us on break and just shot random vids in Walmart. You guys are so funny and entertained I'd totally watch you run a laundrymat.
If you made videos working mundane jobs I would still watch because I'm one of the viewer's who watch because the two of you are so much fun to watch. I watch you two for 3 hours everyday after work . So no matter where you are, I will be watching. I love you two, please don't stop making videos!!!!!!
Michael Elenz I would love to make videos of me doing really boring jobs. It would be very funny! We won't stop making videos when we know that you love them! -Kyde
What sort of work did you guys do before leaving america and starting your great journey and living in japan? Are you guys college educated? What were your beginnings?
Servando Gonzalez I could have sworn I answered this, but maybe I didn't. Hrm. Anyways, I was in IT, Kyde worked at a dentist office. She has a 4 year degree, I don't. -Eric
If you watch the rest of the videos, he kind of lucked into it by meeting someone who wanted private lessons in English, who had contacts which led to him teaching part time at a small school and I think that gave him the references he needed.
When you guys hit 6000 subs, i think ye should make a nice home made dinner, and talk us through how you made it, and why you chose it (like what you do with the current videos about McDonald and 7/11). Also, ye should have ads on your videos! I'd happily click an advert to fund ye so you can entertain me! If you're ever in Ireland, there's a free place to bunk here!
Since both of you are interested in NASA during the Apollo program you could get the HBO DVD set of From The Earth To The Moon. Very well done miniseries.
At the 10:30 mark, I see a Cafe Du Monde behind you guys. Have you guys tried that place? Also have you guys tried the original in New Orleans? If so, whats the verdict on it there? I started watching your travel videos and they are quite entertaining. Keep up the good work.
Kyde and Eric They are famous for their Beignets and hot chocolate or coffee. They make the best beignets and their coffee is pretty good too. I've been to the one in New Orleans and they were delicious so I was wondering if the one in Japan is comparable.
Hey there! The questions have all been taped for our QandA series, but I can answer your question here. It really depends on how nicely you want to live, eat and enjoy. If you want to do a bare bones trip for 2 weeks, I would tell you to bring at least $1,000 to 2,000 with you. That's not including airfare to get here. That would cover hotel, eating and doing fun things/buying souvenirs.
Relating to the back in time question : Have you ever read The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe ? The writer's style is weird, great, and a bit annoying, but he tells the story of the US space program before the Apollo Projects. I just finished the book and was babbling about it at my christmas party ! I'm not American but fully enjoyed it.
Jonathan Blanchet Don't have to be American to dig getting into space! Sounds like something Eric would love. I have seen the cover of the book, but I don't know if that's because of it being a movie or if Eric read it before. I'll have to ask him! -Kyde
I definitely missed my chance to submit a question (I should go on RUclips more often) so I'll ask it here and see if it gets to you two. What education level did you guys have going to Japan? Did you line up your job before showing up? I recently graduated with a BA in English and lived in Japan in '04/'05 on an exchange and want to go back but I find applying through ekawa programs exhausting. Is it a big risk to just go over and apply there and hope to land something within a month or two?
Question 3: Asking about sweden and how much you would like to go there and why... And now, 4 years later you're there! Ever considered doing another Q&A now that you have 8 times as many subs as this video required?
I think we'd be more likely to do another live stream to be honest. This video took a long time to produce and I'd rather focus on our normal videos. -E
Love your videos! I couldn't help but notice in this Q&A video that you are kneeling in front of a car and it really looks like a classic "Shelby Cobra", but then I thought it can't be it must be a replica. If it was the real thing it would be worth close to, if not more, $75,000. Anyway keep up the good work!
Daryl G. Yea, no idea if it was a real one or not, but honestly $75,000 for a car to an enthusiast in Tokyo really isn't much so if it was authentic I wouldn't be shocked. -Eric
I totally agree with you, but honestly we are shy vloggers. So we don't like to bug our friends or acquaintances with being on camera. So that's why you don't see them much. Also, karaoke is a pretty good idea!
Would be cool if you guys could find other people who are interesting, maybe expats, and have some interviews in odd situations.... like eating or drinking at a bar! Would be hilarious to see y'all learning traditional dances or singing Japanese songs in karaoke! Haha, just some ideas, but good on y'all I'm jealous of your adventures, especially living in Japan! Keep up the entertaining videos! (more food and video games!)
Fuzzy Nubbins!! LOL Love it! I don't know whether anyone has asked this question or not, but do you know any families that have moved to Japan? I am married and have a 3 year old daughter and we plan on moving there soon as I have graduated from college.
I watch your videos because you live in an exotic country, you're observant and notice things interesting, are smart, and fun. You make a cute couple! PEACE
Education Level: Kyde - BS in Psychology Eric - High School Diploma Kyde had a job lined up before we left. If you want to come over and look for jobs, you need to time it right. Most schools interview around December/January to fill April contracts. So, you could get a job, but not be working til months later.
Travel shows - We have definitely thought about it. We think working for a channel might limit how we can go about our experience/presentation. We might be open to a little bit of limit is there is equal amount of opportunity somewhere else! We are sure that travel channels get a lot of people bugging them to get funded. So, it would be good for us to get a good fan base before we try to ask anyone to fund us. Tell your friends! RUclipsrs - We haven't really met any of them.
We're basically Nintendo fanpeoples. Right now we are playing Pikmin 3 a lot, but as far as genres, Eric also likes shmups and good (not Guitar Hero) rhythm games. Kyde likes anything that can be 100% cleared.
I agree on spending less on food, but Japan is known for having great quality food, thus there are chefs who spend years and years of training and thought to making a dish. It would be really cool if both can make a video on their experiences with...we need to make donations!
I just keep leaving comments on videos that are years and years old, my bad! But I just had to say that Kyde's "going back in history" dreams are just about exactly what mine are. Except I wanna be up in space xD
Love hotels are pretty shabby hotels, kinda gross at times. That are usually frequented by people how are having one night flings, married couples who need to get out of the house to get it on and in some instances prostitutes. They are pretty different from regular hotels because you can walk up to them and they might have a display to show what each room looks like and they may all be different. They are usually much cheaper too and you can get them in 3-4 hour chunks as well as overnight.
I watch your videos because I don't feel I will ever be able to do what you have done. So as I have said before, Thank you. Without the videos of your life in japan, I would have little to look forward to each day other than the mundane and drag of a life I have.
I hate to be a bummer, but we have already shot the video for the Q&A. So your question can't be added. I would have to say that I don't really have much understanding of what you're asking. If you are getting at that Japanese people will say one thing and really think another. Japanese people don't want to say no, so this works good for me if I want to get away with something or it could be bad if I end up not knowing if I'm gonna upset someone. I hope that answers your question.
Awesome guys, thanks for being so down to Earth. I totally agree about being smart with money, why pay 20 bucks for something that tastes just as good when you can buy it for 10? Anyway, at 17:00 is that Tommy Lee Jones on the drink machine behind you?
I hate to be a bummer, but we have already shot the video for the Q&A. So your question can't be added Childhood memories: Kyde - enjoying computers Eric - was once elbow deep in a pig, helping it give birth! How did we meet - You'll see in the next episode! Russia - Eric has been before and we would love to go back!
We have seen families move here, but never asked them if it was difficult to do so. So, it's not impossible, but I don't know how hard it might be. -Kyde
@ 4:14 you talk about the fast-food-ish pasta they serve at the restaurant... given that rice and noodles are such staples there, is it even possible to eat low carb while in Japan? Either as an Atkins-style diet or for diabetes, or... well, those are the only two reasons I can think of top deny oneself pasta. ;p
I hate to be a bummer, but we have already shot the video for the Q&A. So your question can't be added. Overworked - Yes. Overstressed - Yes. Under loved - Don't know. Their definition of love could be different than mine and I'll never understand what they want out of a loving relationship, so I can't judge.
Hey Eric, when did you begin teaching there? Did you find a job long after Katie? Can you find work there without a work visa, and then apply for one in country?
I got a job pretty quickly (by pure luck) at a cram school next to our house. About 10 months later I went out and got a job working a Saturday school at another place, and that spun into both of our jobs for our third year in Japan. You technically can come into the country on a tourist visa and have it changed to a work visa while you are here, but I wouldn't advise that without a concrete job offer before getting on the plane. _Eric
I have a mini Beanie Boos(Safari) as my car companion.He chills in my cupholder. He was a gift from a friend who digs my love for giraffes. Eric inspired the name : Mr Nubbins..Yay! Hooray for giraf-fuh-fafs 😊😀
I think I would watch you two regardless of what you're doing/where you are. Originally I came to your channel to see Japan related things and stuff but I stayed and watched literally almost all your videos (Because I'm still working on watching all of them!) because of your personalities.
Thank you so much for answering these questions and telling us more about your lives. You guys are totally awesome, and truly inspiring!
Personally, I like to watch your channel for the experience and the fact that the commentary you guys have on certain situations can be REALLY funny. So half experience half Kyde and Eric pure comedic gold. It's a great sort of being "the outsiders looking in" kind of a feel in terms of travel. Can't wait for part 2 of the Q&A!
It's so surreal seeing anyone on any channel on RUclips respond to me directly. Thanks for the video!
Great video.You guys are awesome.
Holy crap,45min part 1. :) Can't wait for the rest.
I didn't know what to ask,so I missed out.
That was a fantastic video- I'll be honest you guys are really funny. The biting and robbing the bank literally made me laugh out loud. Thanks for answering my questions also :D
Most authentic and happiest couple on RUclips
I'm so obsessed with your videos now! Eric seems like such a sweetheart aswell! :)
Fantastic video :D great hearing all these questions ,looking forward to visiting Tokyo next year ☺️ ,hope you both are well
Great video, as always, and the perfect couple!!!!!
Congratulations on 5,000+ subsricbers Kyde and Eric.
Glad you are with us!
We will!
Congratulations!
I've just started watching your Q&A playlist. I'm still watching your videos constantly, and loving em. Can you please tell me the most scared you have been on your worldwide travels since you began? ( on/off filming ) .....I'm still addicted to your videos guys👍👍
Scared is not something that comes to mind when I read your question, to be honest. We have discovered things are fairly safe in the world, most of the time, I guess. -E
Yea!
BTW I'm loving the approach of taking the questions from different random semi-scenic points in Japan :)
Great video once again! Thanks for all the explanations :)
You're welcome! -Eric
YAY!!!
Firstly, thanks for anwsering one of my questions. Secondly. I like this concept of Q&A. Why? Because we get to know more about Kyde and Eric. We can start to understand you as people. what makes you tick, likes, dislikes, hopes and aspirations. The travelvlogs are great, you present the viewer with a down to earth view of the world, something most people want to see and appreciate, hence the subscribers. My door is open if you ever find yourselves in th UK. Keep up the good work. Thank you.
Sorry, we have already shot the video for the Q&A so your question can't be added. You can ask me next weekend. -Eric
Thanks!
Love all your uploads. Have never seen two people - well, I have, but only rarely - so attuned to one another. You seem as if you are always on the same wavelength. And happy. Are you always like that? I think you probably are, and if so, good for you! Your videos are always interesting, but your Q&A are especially so. Also, love: "India, we got really, really, really really, r-e-e-e-a-l-l-l-y sick." Sorry to hear that.
OOPS! Correction: "We got really, really, really, really, r-e-e-e-a-l-l-l-y fuckin' sick."
+Otravez 39 Haha, don't let our videos be an illusion, we aren't eternally happy! I don't think anyone is! I fear we are painting an unrealistic picture by accident here! -Eric
Wow! Thanks for all your kind words! Hope to see you in the UK!
更なる質問に答えてくれて有り難う。
I first watched you guys because I had an interest in Japan. But after a few videos I found you two a hoot. I hope to visit Japan in future for a holiday, its is great to have your point of view.
Nice AC Cobra (or maybe a replica kit car) in the background @18:00 min mark.
Thanks for the upload.
I gotta get this job! Must feed the masses!
HOORAY!!
I can confidently say that I would watch you guys doing mundane things. Well I mean, I loved the video about what Eric eats in a week, and that was just him showing off his foodstuffs. It sounds weird, but your videos are a great way to vicariously experience life outside of north america, and I love that. Guess what I'm saying is, 10/10 would watch laundry mat videos.
Xsixx0 That might be why we got married because we can both make mundane things fun! Glad to see that you're enjoying us! -Kyde
Thanks for the videos! Cheers from Brookyln:)
I hate to be a bummer, but we have already shot the video for the Q&A. So your question can't be added.
We do cover this in a video though, so stay tuned!
Having actually visited Ikebuburo, the "vibe" there is more like a commuter transfer point, since commuter trains from JR East, Seibu and Tobu commuter rail lines plus the Tokyo Metro subway go through Ikebuburo Station, the center of activity in the area. That's why you see a lot of little shops and restaurants catering specifically to the commuter crowd in that part of Tokyo.
Hope having multiple questions is fine;
- What are your most memorable childhood memories?
- How did you guys really meet? -Nudge nudge-
And finally....
Russia wants to welcome you. Accept the welcoming? (Moscow/St.Petersburg is quite a nice place to visit from personal experience.)
I like how you guys do your videos. They remind me of the PBS show "Globe Trekkers" where they go in different parts of the world. Have you though about working for such shows, because i think you two would be great?
Also, as you may know there are so many other Japan RUclipsrs. Have you interacted via the internet or in-person with them?
i respect what kind of life you chose, and envy you guys :)
braileanul Thank you! -Eric
You're welcome!
You guys. Just perfect. =)
If you guys move back to US I'd still watch videos of you! I started watching because of your living in Japan vids, then watched all your travel vids but I love you guys! And you're amazing at making vids so matter what you do in the future I'd love to watch you. Plus a lot of us are not from America and the American way of life is very interesting!
That last part was just really cute w
I believe on one of your videos, you guys said you wanted to try visiting Vietnam. I'm going there this December, and a cousin of mine will show me around Nha Trang, Saigon, Can Tho, and the island of Phu Quoc. All of these places are very popular for countries such as US, Euro, etc. From what I've heard, food here is great and are cheap (although tourist attractions has gone up and prices may vary now). I can definitely recommend to eat Vietnamese style dishes and snacks if need be.
It's so cute how you guys name your vehicles :)
One of my face vids is the one where you both were visiting the us on break and just shot random vids in Walmart. You guys are so funny and entertained I'd totally watch you run a laundrymat.
If you made videos working mundane jobs I would still watch because I'm one of the viewer's who watch because the two of you are so much fun to watch. I watch you two for 3 hours everyday after work . So no matter where you are, I will be watching. I love you two, please don't stop making videos!!!!!!
Michael Elenz I would love to make videos of me doing really boring jobs. It would be very funny! We won't stop making videos when we know that you love them! -Kyde
What sort of work did you guys do before leaving america and starting your great journey and living in japan? Are you guys college educated? What were your beginnings?
Servando Gonzalez I could have sworn I answered this, but maybe I didn't. Hrm. Anyways, I was in IT, Kyde worked at a dentist office. She has a 4 year degree, I don't. -Eric
I knew I should have thought of something fancy to say two weeks ago! Darn it all and the horse it rode in on!
Around 35,000 for both of us!
that is freeeeeakin awesome! hahah! Do they love Men in Black in Japan?
I watch for your commentary!
That's extremely helpful! Thanks for the reply :)
Glad you dig it! -Kyde
If you watch the rest of the videos, he kind of lucked into it by meeting someone who wanted private lessons in English, who had contacts which led to him teaching part time at a small school and I think that gave him the references he needed.
When you guys hit 6000 subs, i think ye should make a nice home made dinner, and talk us through how you made it, and why you chose it (like what you do with the current videos about McDonald and 7/11). Also, ye should have ads on your videos! I'd happily click an advert to fund ye so you can entertain me!
If you're ever in Ireland, there's a free place to bunk here!
Since both of you are interested in NASA during the Apollo program you could get the HBO DVD set of From The Earth To The Moon. Very well done miniseries.
Nope, it was just a joke... or a future possibility! Glad to have you aboard!
At the 10:30 mark, I see a Cafe Du Monde behind you guys. Have you guys tried that place? Also have you guys tried the original in New Orleans? If so, whats the verdict on it there? I started watching your travel videos and they are quite entertaining. Keep up the good work.
LimitlessFX Haven't been to either the one here or the one in New Orleans, is it something we should try? What is their specialty? -Eric
Kyde and Eric They are famous for their Beignets and hot chocolate or coffee. They make the best beignets and their coffee is pretty good too. I've been to the one in New Orleans and they were delicious so I was wondering if the one in Japan is comparable.
yehey! for Philippines @ 26:00..hope you'll do come here let's see what you will or not appreciate here..watching this in 2014 :)
Joele Panilawon We still don't have a plan for the Philippines yet, but it will happen someday! It has to! -Eric
Aww shit! That is definitely in the future!
Hey there! The questions have all been taped for our QandA series, but I can answer your question here. It really depends on how nicely you want to live, eat and enjoy. If you want to do a bare bones trip for 2 weeks, I would tell you to bring at least $1,000 to 2,000 with you. That's not including airfare to get here. That would cover hotel, eating and doing fun things/buying souvenirs.
Relating to the back in time question : Have you ever read The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe ? The writer's style is weird, great, and a bit annoying, but he tells the story of the US space program before the Apollo Projects. I just finished the book and was babbling about it at my christmas party ! I'm not American but fully enjoyed it.
Jonathan Blanchet Don't have to be American to dig getting into space! Sounds like something Eric would love. I have seen the cover of the book, but I don't know if that's because of it being a movie or if Eric read it before. I'll have to ask him! -Kyde
I definitely missed my chance to submit a question (I should go on RUclips more often) so I'll ask it here and see if it gets to you two.
What education level did you guys have going to Japan? Did you line up your job before showing up? I recently graduated with a BA in English and lived in Japan in '04/'05 on an exchange and want to go back but I find applying through ekawa programs exhausting. Is it a big risk to just go over and apply there and hope to land something within a month or two?
Question 3: Asking about sweden and how much you would like to go there and why... And now, 4 years later you're there!
Ever considered doing another Q&A now that you have 8 times as many subs as this video required?
I think we'd be more likely to do another live stream to be honest. This video took a long time to produce and I'd rather focus on our normal videos. -E
Love your videos! I couldn't help but notice in this Q&A video that you are kneeling in front of a car and it really looks like a classic "Shelby Cobra", but then I thought it can't be it must be a replica. If it was the real thing it would be worth close to, if not more, $75,000. Anyway keep up the good work!
Daryl G. Yea, no idea if it was a real one or not, but honestly $75,000 for a car to an enthusiast in Tokyo really isn't much so if it was authentic I wouldn't be shocked. -Eric
I totally agree with you, but honestly we are shy vloggers. So we don't like to bug our friends or acquaintances with being on camera. So that's why you don't see them much. Also, karaoke is a pretty good idea!
We feel your pain!!
Yeahhh gurrrl.
Would be cool if you guys could find other people who are interesting, maybe expats, and have some interviews in odd situations.... like eating or drinking at a bar! Would be hilarious to see y'all learning traditional dances or singing Japanese songs in karaoke! Haha, just some ideas, but good on y'all I'm jealous of your adventures, especially living in Japan! Keep up the entertaining videos! (more food and video games!)
#11 - Very impressed comment! Have a good time in Japan. Now and forever.
You guys are funny!!!!! :)
Fuzzy Nubbins!! LOL Love it! I don't know whether anyone has asked this question or not, but do you know any families that have moved to Japan? I am married and have a 3 year old daughter and we plan on moving there soon as I have graduated from college.
Come to Czech Republic I am sure you would love it ^^
I used to hunt down anythung pre-shuttle NASA, We have seen FTETTM many times! Thanks for the suggestion though!-Eric
I think it would be quite a feet, but it can be done! Might want to bone up on Japanese dishes that are low on carbs.
I watch your videos because you live in an exotic country, you're observant and notice things interesting, are smart, and fun. You make a cute couple! PEACE
Guys I love your vids but serious I love Japan and your vids in Japan !!!
Education Level: Kyde - BS in Psychology Eric - High School Diploma
Kyde had a job lined up before we left.
If you want to come over and look for jobs, you need to time it right. Most schools interview around December/January to fill April contracts. So, you could get a job, but not be working til months later.
No way dude!
What do you think about,or how do you deal with japanese ″honne″ and ″tatemae″(real intention and official stance)?
Travel shows - We have definitely thought about it. We think working for a channel might limit how we can go about our experience/presentation. We might be open to a little bit of limit is there is equal amount of opportunity somewhere else! We are sure that travel channels get a lot of people bugging them to get funded. So, it would be good for us to get a good fan base before we try to ask anyone to fund us. Tell your friends!
RUclipsrs - We haven't really met any of them.
Nice vid
We're basically Nintendo fanpeoples. Right now we are playing Pikmin 3 a lot, but as far as genres, Eric also likes shmups and good (not Guitar Hero) rhythm games. Kyde likes anything that can be 100% cleared.
my twin 13yr old girls heard about you doing geocaching,,how do we get started and how do we do it??
I agree on spending less on food, but Japan is known for having great quality food, thus there are chefs who spend years and years of training and thought to making a dish. It would be really cool if both can make a video on their experiences with...we need to make donations!
I just keep leaving comments on videos that are years and years old, my bad! But I just had to say that Kyde's "going back in history" dreams are just about exactly what mine are. Except I wanna be up in space xD
I hate to be a bummer, but we have already shot the video for the Q&A. So your question can't be added. You can expect to see lots of ramen!
18:30 Nice car in the background!
Kayde, don't worry about not liking Cairo. My husband grew up there and even he didn't like it.
Love hotels are pretty shabby hotels, kinda gross at times. That are usually frequented by people how are having one night flings, married couples who need to get out of the house to get it on and in some instances prostitutes. They are pretty different from regular hotels because you can walk up to them and they might have a display to show what each room looks like and they may all be different. They are usually much cheaper too and you can get them in 3-4 hour chunks as well as overnight.
I watch your videos because I don't feel I will ever be able to do what you have done. So as I have said before, Thank you. Without the videos of your life in japan, I would have little to look forward to each day other than the mundane and drag of a life I have.
I hate to be a bummer, but we have already shot the video for the Q&A. So your question can't be added. I would have to say that I don't really have much understanding of what you're asking. If you are getting at that Japanese people will say one thing and really think another. Japanese people don't want to say no, so this works good for me if I want to get away with something or it could be bad if I end up not knowing if I'm gonna upset someone. I hope that answers your question.
Have you ever been to other parts of Japan, such as Hokkaido, Kyushu, Okinawa , or somewhere that is very different from greater Tokyo area?
Awesome guys, thanks for being so down to Earth. I totally agree about being smart with money, why pay 20 bucks for something that tastes just as good when you can buy it for 10? Anyway, at 17:00 is that Tommy Lee Jones on the drink machine behind you?
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Childhood memories:
Kyde - enjoying computers
Eric - was once elbow deep in a pig, helping it give birth!
How did we meet - You'll see in the next episode!
Russia - Eric has been before and we would love to go back!
We have seen families move here, but never asked them if it was difficult to do so. So, it's not impossible, but I don't know how hard it might be. -Kyde
@ 4:14 you talk about the fast-food-ish pasta they serve at the restaurant... given that rice and noodles are such staples there, is it even possible to eat low carb while in Japan? Either as an Atkins-style diet or for diabetes, or... well, those are the only two reasons I can think of top deny oneself pasta. ;p
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Overworked - Yes.
Overstressed - Yes.
Under loved - Don't know. Their definition of love could be different than mine and I'll never understand what they want out of a loving relationship, so I can't judge.
Hey Eric, when did you begin teaching there? Did you find a job long after Katie? Can you find work there without a work visa, and then apply for one in country?
I got a job pretty quickly (by pure luck) at a cram school next to our house. About 10 months later I went out and got a job working a Saturday school at another place, and that spun into both of our jobs for our third year in Japan. You technically can come into the country on a tourist visa and have it changed to a work visa while you are here, but I wouldn't advise that without a concrete job offer before getting on the plane. _Eric
I have a mini Beanie Boos(Safari) as my car companion.He chills in my cupholder. He was a gift from a friend who digs my love for giraffes. Eric inspired the name : Mr Nubbins..Yay! Hooray for giraf-fuh-fafs 😊😀
oneroarmouse Hahaha, sweet! -Eric
How much did the 14 month trip cost you both?
What is a "love Hotel" are they marked differently?