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First Time in Japan! 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka
Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, Japan Vlog
✨ March 13 - 22, 2024: We spent 8 days in Japan, visiting must-see Tokyo spots like Shinjuku, Shibuya, Asakusa, Ueno, Akihabara, Ginza, and Central Tokyo. Following that was 3 days in Kyoto, and one last day in Osaka.
Day 1: Shinjuku
Our first day was dedicated to the Shinjuku area. We started at the 360-degree observatory in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, followed by a visit to Hanazono Shrine. We explored local grocery stores, malls, and enjoyed collecting gachapons.
Day 2: Shibuya and Meiji Shrine
Day 2 was all about Shibuya and the Meiji Shrine, Tokyo's largest shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji. We loved shopping in Harajuku and trying delicious bento box meals. Don Quixote was a shopping highlight, and we were fascinated by the bustling Shibuya Scramble crossing. A fantastic omakase sushi meal topped off our day.
Day 3: Asakusa, Ueno, and Akihabara
On Day 3, we rented kimonos and took beautiful photos around Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa. We then visited Ueno Park and explored the anime and electronics hub of Akihabara.
Day 4: Tsukiji Fish Market and Ginza
Our final day in Tokyo started with the Tsukiji Fish Market and shopping in the Ginza area We also enjoyed contemporary art at the Mori Museum.
Day 5: Historic Kyoto
After Tokyo, we took the bullet train (Shinkansen) to Kyoto. Our packed first day in Kyoto included visits to Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and Fushimi Inari Shrine. We explored the Ninomaru Palace, famous for its “nightingale floors” that chirp when walked upon. Known for its thousands of red torii gates, Fushimi Inari Shrine is a must-visit. We hiked through the scenic pathways, enjoying the serene atmosphere and taking lots of photos.
Day 6: Cultural Kyoto
The second day in Kyoto was more relaxed. We explored Kinkaku-ji Shrine, a stunning Zen Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf, and enjoyed an all-you-can-eat wagyu beef buffet.
Day 7: Scenic Kyoto
On our final day in Kyoto, we visited the beautiful Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. We hiked up to the Monkey Park, where we got to see wild monkeys up close. The park also offers a fantastic view of Kyoto from the top.
Day 8: Osaka
On our last day in Japan, we traveled to Osaka to experience the nightlife and explore Dotonbori, Osaka's famous entertainment district, known for its bright neon lights, colorful signboards, and bustling streets.
✨ Checkout my other travel videos!
China: Shenzhen and Guangzhou -
czcams.com/video/fieHxC1rUVk/video.html
New Zealand
czcams.com/video/1DVEJ2PZ2PE/video.html
✨Timestamps:
0:00 intro
0:55 shinjuku
3:35 hanazono shrine
4:30 meiji shrine
5:25 harajuku
6:16 shibuya crossing and don quixote
7:25 omakase
8:15 renting kimonos
9:45 senso-ji temple
10:35 ueno and akihabara
11:46 tsukiji fish market
12:15 imperial palace
12:50 ginza
14:26 kyoto: nijo castle
15:36 kiyomizu-dera temple
16:15 fushimi inari
17:58 kinkaku-ji
19:00 kyoto nightlife
19:53 arashiyama
23:38 osaka
✨Music:
Summer Time Gone
czcams.com/video/qLNX0Ai2Fig/video.html
Deep Night
app.suno.ai/song/5a285fbc-f64a-418a-8b2e-05e3e7990899/
And So It Begins
czcams.com/video/S72apX1m1m0/video.html
Morning
czcams.com/video/2KzkWWkPSpU/video.html
Superstar
czcams.com/video/unPPB8rR1wI/video.html
フリーBGM夕暮れ爽やか疾走感感動
czcams.com/video/_rF5iih6ZSw/video.html
Twelve Stroker
czcams.com/video/kAyAlvGCrlI/video.html
Inorudo
suno.com/song/00a463a3-a4f5-43f1-914d-7dfd30a5ca56
Chasing Fireflies
suno.com/song/8539cfcd-fd69-4410-a91e-9115d7a94c4e
How To Spend Your Last Day
suno.com/song/cc0dba18-714c-4973-8b08-58b8579b18f8
✨Tags:
#tokyotravel #japantrip #japanvlog #tokyoguide #traveljapan #TokyoAdventures #ExploreTokyo #TokyoAttractions #visittokyo #JapanExploration #tokyofood #tokyoshopping #TokyoSights #TokyoExperience #TokyoDiary #japantravelvlog #TokyoItinerary #osakatravel #kyototravel #OsakaNightlife #dotonbori #kyotosightseeing #NijoCastle #kiyomizudera #fushimiinaritaisha #kinkakuji #arashiyama #bambooforest #monkeypark #shinjuku #shibuya #asakusa #uenopark #akihabara #ginza #meijishrine #Sensoji #TsukijiFishMarket #MoriMuseum #TokyoVacation #travelvlog #tokyotourism
✨ March 13 - 22, 2024: We spent 8 days in Japan, visiting must-see Tokyo spots like Shinjuku, Shibuya, Asakusa, Ueno, Akihabara, Ginza, and Central Tokyo. Following that was 3 days in Kyoto, and one last day in Osaka.
Day 1: Shinjuku
Our first day was dedicated to the Shinjuku area. We started at the 360-degree observatory in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, followed by a visit to Hanazono Shrine. We explored local grocery stores, malls, and enjoyed collecting gachapons.
Day 2: Shibuya and Meiji Shrine
Day 2 was all about Shibuya and the Meiji Shrine, Tokyo's largest shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji. We loved shopping in Harajuku and trying delicious bento box meals. Don Quixote was a shopping highlight, and we were fascinated by the bustling Shibuya Scramble crossing. A fantastic omakase sushi meal topped off our day.
Day 3: Asakusa, Ueno, and Akihabara
On Day 3, we rented kimonos and took beautiful photos around Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa. We then visited Ueno Park and explored the anime and electronics hub of Akihabara.
Day 4: Tsukiji Fish Market and Ginza
Our final day in Tokyo started with the Tsukiji Fish Market and shopping in the Ginza area We also enjoyed contemporary art at the Mori Museum.
Day 5: Historic Kyoto
After Tokyo, we took the bullet train (Shinkansen) to Kyoto. Our packed first day in Kyoto included visits to Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and Fushimi Inari Shrine. We explored the Ninomaru Palace, famous for its “nightingale floors” that chirp when walked upon. Known for its thousands of red torii gates, Fushimi Inari Shrine is a must-visit. We hiked through the scenic pathways, enjoying the serene atmosphere and taking lots of photos.
Day 6: Cultural Kyoto
The second day in Kyoto was more relaxed. We explored Kinkaku-ji Shrine, a stunning Zen Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf, and enjoyed an all-you-can-eat wagyu beef buffet.
Day 7: Scenic Kyoto
On our final day in Kyoto, we visited the beautiful Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. We hiked up to the Monkey Park, where we got to see wild monkeys up close. The park also offers a fantastic view of Kyoto from the top.
Day 8: Osaka
On our last day in Japan, we traveled to Osaka to experience the nightlife and explore Dotonbori, Osaka's famous entertainment district, known for its bright neon lights, colorful signboards, and bustling streets.
✨ Checkout my other travel videos!
China: Shenzhen and Guangzhou -
czcams.com/video/fieHxC1rUVk/video.html
New Zealand
czcams.com/video/1DVEJ2PZ2PE/video.html
✨Timestamps:
0:00 intro
0:55 shinjuku
3:35 hanazono shrine
4:30 meiji shrine
5:25 harajuku
6:16 shibuya crossing and don quixote
7:25 omakase
8:15 renting kimonos
9:45 senso-ji temple
10:35 ueno and akihabara
11:46 tsukiji fish market
12:15 imperial palace
12:50 ginza
14:26 kyoto: nijo castle
15:36 kiyomizu-dera temple
16:15 fushimi inari
17:58 kinkaku-ji
19:00 kyoto nightlife
19:53 arashiyama
23:38 osaka
✨Music:
Summer Time Gone
czcams.com/video/qLNX0Ai2Fig/video.html
Deep Night
app.suno.ai/song/5a285fbc-f64a-418a-8b2e-05e3e7990899/
And So It Begins
czcams.com/video/S72apX1m1m0/video.html
Morning
czcams.com/video/2KzkWWkPSpU/video.html
Superstar
czcams.com/video/unPPB8rR1wI/video.html
フリーBGM夕暮れ爽やか疾走感感動
czcams.com/video/_rF5iih6ZSw/video.html
Twelve Stroker
czcams.com/video/kAyAlvGCrlI/video.html
Inorudo
suno.com/song/00a463a3-a4f5-43f1-914d-7dfd30a5ca56
Chasing Fireflies
suno.com/song/8539cfcd-fd69-4410-a91e-9115d7a94c4e
How To Spend Your Last Day
suno.com/song/cc0dba18-714c-4973-8b08-58b8579b18f8
✨Tags:
#tokyotravel #japantrip #japanvlog #tokyoguide #traveljapan #TokyoAdventures #ExploreTokyo #TokyoAttractions #visittokyo #JapanExploration #tokyofood #tokyoshopping #TokyoSights #TokyoExperience #TokyoDiary #japantravelvlog #TokyoItinerary #osakatravel #kyototravel #OsakaNightlife #dotonbori #kyotosightseeing #NijoCastle #kiyomizudera #fushimiinaritaisha #kinkakuji #arashiyama #bambooforest #monkeypark #shinjuku #shibuya #asakusa #uenopark #akihabara #ginza #meijishrine #Sensoji #TsukijiFishMarket #MoriMuseum #TokyoVacation #travelvlog #tokyotourism
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I have made this romper at least 5 times, every time it looks better and better. Thank you for a great tutorial. Would love to see more baby/toddler stuff.
I visited Milwaukee a few years ago. I loved it! The Miller Brewery was well worth the time and money.
There's been new additions to the skyline since you've visited!
Great video! Are the measurements by inch please? Thanks
Congrats! I am a new book author and it was great watching your journey - keep going
How lovely they are. Adorable. 🫶🏽 What color is Snilly ?
How lovely they are. Adorable. What color is Snilly ? 😍😍
Fantastic video. I just used the pattern and directions and it looks great. Thank you so much.
Great video! Really informative and I appreciate all the info you’ve shared with your experience!
Ive had my eyes on a whippet as my first dog. I want a couch potato.
which beach is this?
Indiana Dunes!
Width of elastic?
what's the next asian country on the list
travelling is like $$$倒水$$$, itll have to be sponsored by either the company or my parents
oh when I was in my sushi making phase, I learned that that type of sushi in Japanese translated is warship
ooooo interesting why tho
RICE DISPENSING MACHINE? 🤯
they are living in 2080
"it was a little cold inside but... but we got through it" really sacrificing for the vlog
holy moly noodles in an omelet 🤤
you can get a hot drink from a vending machine?
haha ya and its actually so warm, my parents only wanted hot bevs
I am just about to adopt a 6 month old whippet. My two family dogs passed away this year and my kids are now both in college-wanting a whippet-best dog beds/ cushions for the house?? Our previous dogs were primarily outside but kenneled inside ..
thank you for sharing!
No le entendí ni pio
Thanks for a useful content for a soon-to-be-first-time-Whippet-owner! 19 hours of sleep per day! That makes me feel less pressured. :)
You probably got a buttonhole attachment with your Brother machine. They're a pretty standard accessory. If I could come show you, I would! You just need to put the attachment on and try it out on a double or triple thickness of cotton fabric scrap. You will LOVE it! It's super easy today. Some of them use an actual button you slip in the back of the attachment to get the correct size buttonhole. It's been three years so maybe you don't need my encouragement anymore. One tip I would offer it to let it make the completed buttonhole twice before removing. Slip your seam ripper in between the rows of stitching and carefully rip the fabric being careful not to cut into the buttonhole stitches. Your rompers are adorable! Thank you for doing this.
Some tips for the binding! Sew your binding strips with the walking foot because you will need it for the binding. When connecting strips to make binding: 1. Don't match up the corners, let 1/4 inch stick out for both 2. Put tape down on the sewing machine straight down from the needles so when sewing on the diagonal, follow the tape down 3. Put the second strip underneath the first so the extra fabric on the wrong side sticks up (first strip sticking West, second strip sticking South) 4. Sew on a diagonal from NW to SE
Makes me want to get a female ....so cute
After four maremmas I now have two whippets. Love winter they are the best cuddlers.
Please tell for boys also
Photo editing
this was so relaxing! i came here after reading about how a whippet (yesterday?) saved a man in Oregon who had inadvertantly driven his car over a cliff...the whippet ran 4miles with glass embedded in his snout and successfully alerted friends. I dont even own a dog, never have because of allergies mostly but also cuz i i worry i wont be able to figure out a plan to care for them to when travelling or on the road working long hrs away from home ;-( This seems like a pretty cool breed though! Thanks
that's a lot of bentos
its like our go-to, it was just an easy decision like it was hard to get them all to agree to ramen
wtf muji groceries
i went to that exact bretonne biscuiterie
hahah no way
lmaoo "cursing the whole family"
he did get sick immediately after japan
your dad is so good at japanese
lol compared to me mispronouncing every single place wrong
I have a whippet mix and she is SUPER social, so I've been thinking of getting a second dog. My friends and family are 50/50 on whether this is a great or terrible idea. Any suggestions or thoughts about the benefits and challenges of dog #2??
get another sighthound and you'll be fine,, but you will have a gang.
Would love tips on how to size down to newborn or up to toddler
Is there a printable pattern
I need to make some pants for little girls to go under the dresses. Please help
These rompers are super cute, I'm excited to make one too. ❤ thank you for the amazing video and explains so well
Can some share the pdf form so I can print t it please and thank you
Really enjoyed making this by following your instructions! Thank you!! I noticed that when I did the "stuffed turkey" step, I needed to put the skirt part wrong side up to make it work out correctly (minute 7:35). I am now making it a second time around, different fabric, yay 😀 I see why you made a few too 😊
what? they loose teeth? i didnt know
OMG super adorable!! LOL
Love the video
Thank you! I’m in process of adopting a rescue whippet.
Wonderful!
Love the video thanks
Awesome video. What a sweet doggie Snilly is. And Snoot is also adorable. You really got lucky with that pair.
We agree!
great video! And you proved that Milwaukee is safe to travel to and walk around for a solo woman by herself. As an outsider, besides some crime issues one of the only things I can see that might hold the city progress back is high property taxes. Other than that the city looks fantastic in summer 🍻 Can you please put Buffalo, NY on your itinerary. Hit up Niagara Falls while there. Or do an epic Buffalo-Niagara-Toronto 🇺🇲🇨🇦 bi-National trip? Buffalo is noticeably smaller than Milwaukee but still an under the radar gem
hi there, do you have a pdf of the pattern? would love to make this at school in my sewing class , also what are the supplies in cm or Meters please? Reply