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Genre: Travel & Events
Date of upload: Apr 14, 2023 ^^
Rating : 4.998 (3/6,413 LTDR)
RYD date created : 2024-05-13T06:19:11.955524Z
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my grandsons and their mom and dad are traveling to Japan soon as the ''Senior Trip'' for our eldest grandson. I"m going to turn their mom on to your videos so she can see what she's up against planning the trip. She's really good at it, they're going to have a great time. Thanks Martina aka King Kogi for freely sharing your Knowledge.
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My host contacted me after the first day to tell me that the room I already paid for, was no longer available to rent because it lapsed too many days for the year per the Minpaku Law. They emailed me off platform asking me to cancel my Airbnb reservation, and to book "offline" with their rental company directly. This turned into a nightmare since they told me not to tell Airbnb because they knew they were violating the terms of service. Of course I told Airbnb because I didn't want any trouble. It took them a whole day to have the host resentfully tell me that I could stay with the existing reservation, so much for exceeding the days per the law. Anyway, I was staying for a whole week and was so uncomfortable, that I only left the room to go to the conbini for dinner, and didn't get to do half my trip. It was the worst experience I've ever had, and I've stayed with other hosts in Japan and they have been fine, but this was just ridiculous. The listing was made to look like it was being rented by a kind gentlemen, but it was managed by a corporation called Pipi Hosting, so if you make your reservation, and they ask you to verify your passport and its through the Pipi website, cancel your reservation immediately! I asked for a refund since my trip was ruined, but neither the host nor Airbnb would offer any refund.
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I’m gonna be in Japan for 13 hours (I’m just stopping by before a connecting flight) and I really wanna try to make the most of those 13 hours, could you do a “understanding the train system” video cuz I’ve never had to travel by train before and I’m a little intimidated by it (also I’ve been really loving your videos lately :))
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That first part about feeling like a part of the community reminded me of the first AirBnB I stayed at in Tokyo. Little place in a small backstreet neighborhood near Ikebukuro. There was this old lady always just relaxing, looking out her window in a nearby house, saying "Itterasshai" and "okaerinasai" with a big smile when we came and went. It was so sweet, bless her.
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i've lived in Japan and travelled in Japan and unfortunately one of my worst apartment bookings was in Tokyo. There was a point where airbnbs in Tokyo were very difficult to get (I think legislation had just changed) and so we booked what seemed to be one of the "white apartments" like in the video as we had little choice. We needed space for three people and it was supposedly a double and a single bed in one room. We got there and it was essentially a ceiling, door and poor plumbing had been put into a glorified bike shed. It was tiny, the ceiling was made of sticky back plastic with fake wood panelling which fell down on our first night and it leaked on every side. We got out of their quickly and discovered hostels in Japan can actually be quite different to other countries. We found they often have lots of private rooms that are just very basic which was perfect for us! I can definitely recommend checking out basic hotels/hostels as we found it cost the same as our airbnb!
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Loved the video and lots of great advice! I love how much you focused on things people with disabilities might run into. I visit Tokyo once a twice a year from Ottawa :) One that I warn people about is how CRAZY narrow the pedestrian walkway can be that all of a sudden has a pole inside it too. Links to your narrow elevator comment. A LOT of things are very narrow in Japan sadly, drinking alleys, walkways etc. That of course all adds to the personality of Japan and neighborhoods within.
Thanks again and I can't wait for future ones :)
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As someone who has recently stopped eating meat and is working to give up eggs and dairy, I’d love to know what the vegetarian/vegan food options are like, if any. I come from a Japanese family and feel like directly subbing meat for tofu is such a giveaway for a more ‘Westernised’ (*cough* less authentic *cough, cough*) restaurant. Also, loved the vibe of this video! You seemed so relaxed and confident, I feel like you’re really coming into your own lately 🥰
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YESS I'm so excited for this series! It's been a huge bucket list to eventually visit and (hopefully) live there one day. I'm so excited :D
Potential video ideas?: How to get started actually exploring Japan? Reading signs or symbols and common things seen on them maybe? Ways to map out your routes, etc. Obviously the trains gets you place to place largely, but I find myself getting overwhelmed in new places as someone with tons of anxiety. I'd love for you to touch on ways to make exploring a little less nerve wracking! (I'm always so scared of getting lost haha.)
What to expect budget wise? Frugal, medium, super bougie levels and what you could get out of those levels? Prices of common restaurants and things like clothing or souvenirs? :0 I know some people love to travel on a budget and others want to be as cushy as possibly financially!
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I went to Tokyo in 2019 and stayed in a Air b&b in Hatagaya which was the nicest area. It was very residential with local cafes and restaurants that were fantastic. Would 100% recommend over a hotel. Saved SO much money. It was definitely the first type, super basic but it was really cosy and comfortable. My 6”0 parter struggled in the shower but apart from that the bed was HUGE and severed it’s purpose of just being a base camp at night
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@KingKogi, have you considered staying at a Minjuku?
It's a third option not mentioned in the video. My preference when traveling in Japan is staying at a Minjuku, similar to a bed and breakfast. These are usually run by a local family and they provide meals for you that you can choose to opt out of, though I wouldn't, because home made Japanese food is delicious.
Minjuku I've stayed at varied, with large ones that had a public bath area (you can also bathe privately in your room) line a hostel to places that felt like a converted family home.
I would encourage anyone who wants to try interacting more with Japanese people to give this a chance. Last time I took my brother we stayed at one for two weeks, and we had a blast.
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I love these kinds of videos. These are the sort of videos that I loved on EYK too, about relatively everyday things like finding an Airbnb or turning on your heating. It was what gave me the confidence to move to Korea back in the day, and I'm sure this video will be equally invaluable to someone else, too.
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@Justducki426
1 year ago
Me with no plans of traveling anytime soon: mhm yes I see
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