In this video I spend a day exploring around the small town of Sounkyo on Hokkaido island in northern Japan and talk about everything you need to know in order to travel in Japan, from hotels and hostels to eating out at restaurants, getting around the country on trains and buses, wifi access, Japanese etiquette and much more.
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Very interesting video: thank you for all the info! Sorry you didn't find a restaurant there for the second night in a row – looking forward to a nice sushi feast of yours in the coming days πβ
Whatβs up with how they make their bed. Anyone know??
We merged Shinto and Buddhism longtime ago γη₯δ»ηΏεγ, now separated γη₯δ»ει’γ but some still shares properties.
Maybe the 2 reasons that the island resorts are so deserted is because of the pandemic and climate change. Maybe the island doesn't receive enough snow or any at all for the ski slopes. That would be a great place for rock climbing, camping, mountain biking.
In fact, that would be a great place to go to relax! I think your videos on Japan are excellent!
Can I just say a big thank you for all the blogs , you are helping me in ways that are hard to tell, look after yourself stay fit and keep up the awesome work. Thank you
You got the exchange rates wrong , itβs 138 Japanese Yen to the U.S greenback
Very helpful, Gabriel. I often joke that Gabriel travels, so we donβt have to put up with the hassles of doing so. π
Hi Gabriel Michael here again I agree with you I was in Japan in 2006 it was very cold, II did not want to eat sushi however I like it very much. But I was looking for hot ramen soup. Soups and foods that would keep me warm ,I agree much be safe strength and honor.
You mentioned earlier that you might return to the US for Thanksgiving, Gabe, or might explore more of Japan. Which will it be? I've always wanted to go to Nagasaki on Kyushu as that city has a long history of being one of the few cities where westerners were allowed to trade before Japan was open to the world, and it's supposed to be amazing gastronomically too. There is also, of course, the atom bomb history there and the amazing Hashima Island. You should be able to fly direct to Kyushu from Sapporo, such as a flight to Fukuoka tomorrow for $100.
Great that you got the savings in the off season but looks lonely as hell for a single traveler.
Nice Waterfalls.
Beautiful place beatiful views for summer adventure, you are brave to be walking by yourself knowing you can have an encounter with bears π
Gabe, I understand convenience and affordability of 7-elven but don't want to think about nutritional quality and … so much plastic. Enjoying the series. Keep'em coming. Thank you!
Not sure if sitting on the floor of a train platform to eat is against the law, just strange. Men spit on the ground in Asia so not sanitary at all.
I think we already know your 7-Eleven meal – some form of hot dog, yogurts, sandwiches, sweets. Do you ever eat veggies/fruit? How do you crap after that diet?
Nice videos. I used to live in Japan but didnβt get to visit many of these places. Looks like fun!
Like nr 645 π
can remember taking a train from yokohama to tokyo(1951 at a very young age and in and out of kadena ab while serving. thoroughly enjoy your current travels gabriel. your telling a great story. thank you
Ryusei Falls reminds me of Multnomah Falls
I have been to Hokkaido.
Style of lamb barbecue called Gonghis
khan,commonly found in Hokkaido.
I think you've missed the great street food, and master noodle makers, and Fish Auction at the fish market – you must try on your way back.
You're clearly in your element on a hike. Enjoy π
You're wrong about English signage in China vs. Japan. My experience is that there is more English signage in China especially in the larger cities
Posted this already in another comment but just to remind future travelers: A return ticket from Narita Airport-Tokyo and a return ticket Tokyo-Kyoto (Visiting Tokyo and Kyoto is probably the most traditonal Japan travel experience) together is already more expensive than the 1 week Japan Rail Pass, which is around $200.
Soooo… Must have a sign and a rule for everything?? Thanks… I'll pass. They can live in their fantastical masked world :)))
you manage to film edit and upload a 42 minutes clip in one day
Be careful – those bears don't understand English.
Solo Travel Japan …..that's the name of a good channel. But I'm guessing you already have watched his stuff.
Thanks Gabe really luv and appreciate your content! Japan is number 1 on my list of places i want to visit.
Hello Gabriel would love to know what phone you use ?
Nice selection for visit π
Hi Gabriel, I'm enjoying your video, it's so unique! BTW, I wanted to tell you that there are a bunch of local delicious foods in Hokkaido that you still haven't tried !! from meaty lamb meat steak with vegetables called Jingis-Kan, and tender chickens to a Japanese hot pot dish called Nabe that warms you up(Ishikari-Nabe which is salmon Nabe is recommended) or the Kaisen-don(bowl of rice topped with many kinds of seafood like shrimps, salmon roe, tuna, etc…) classical Sapporo beer brewery restaurant and so on…
Beautiful waterfalls . Really worth the long hike. Thank you for showing us another great destination in Hokkaido.
Ever seen Yoshinoya, Sukiya, or Matsuya? Theyβre gyudon or beef bowl fast food restaurants. Youβll definitely see it at some point especially in cities so I recommend you try it. Itβs really good!
Do you know if it is acceptable to jog on the street in Japan?
Do bears in the wild of Japan not hibernate this time of year? Like bears here in the U.S.?
I would not recommend hiking alone in a forest, where there are bears.
1) Japanese etiquette is super formal and tricky. The Japanese will never, ever comment to a foreigner when he, or she, screws up. They simply will not want to associate with you, invite you to parties, or … some such. And, they will gossip about you in Japanese talking about what a GAIJIN you are, Gaijin meaning foreigner in Japanese.
The Takeaway: Just because no one stares at you, or tells you what you are doing wrong, NEVER MEANS (especially in Asian countries) that you are behaving 100% correctly.
2) Yes, walking and eating is a NO-NO. The Japanese think that to do so is not being considerate of others, although this rule is a bit more mystifying to me. NOTICE what people are doing outside of Combini / Convenience stores after they buy, say sandwiches. They stand outside the eat what they bought whilst standing there. Then, when they are finished eating and drinking, they start walking.
Odd seeming but true.
3) Bowing at the neck and remembering to say Thank you, Please and I'm sorry goes much farther in Japan than it does elsewhere.
4) The BIGGEST mistake that I think American travelers make, and do, is assuming that everyone else will know how to speak English as well as they speak their native language.
NEVER ASSUME that anyone speaks English (especially as well as you speak it) when you venture outside of the larger cities and towns, anywhere. Doing so will only frustrate you to no end.
Gabriel, God love ya, and your terrific video content, but … man, do you love to ramble, off topic, or what?
And, you do so with alacrity, as well.
You don't really get right into the title of this video (telling us what it concerns) until here: 06:31 which is a bit of a long time to wait to hear what the video's actually about.
I hang around for the good stuff, because I'm currently accustomed to your style and wandering off topic, ALOT, but for those people who are not, it can bit a bit frustrating to wait for the good stuff.
One thing I noticed is when you go pay at a restaurant there's alittle tray they want you to put the money in and they hand you back the change in it they don't like the money just handed off to them. Opps I totally sat on the ground at a train station eating a bento I know better now.
Lovely part of Japan. I've been enjoying your adventures in Hokkaido.
Loved the video enjoy dinner and have a good thanksgiving in the USA πΊπΈ
Brown bears are the only bears on Hokkaido. Bear rocks, lol!
When will you get a 4k camera?
A blessed Good day sir Gabe thank u so much for your tips, and advice Travel going to japan nice beautiful Quiet Nature and Community, Stay safe Godbless u ππ from your solid fan supporter from the Philippines π΅π sir Marvin ππππππππππππ
Loving the Japan series. Amazing!!
Thank you so much for your video !