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First ones here?! 🇯🇵 First time Japan; Osaka 1st impressions!
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First ones here?! 🇯🇵 First time Japan; Osaka 1st impressions!



JAPAN IS OPEN and it’s our first time here! We can’t believe we’re entering Japan on their first day of reopening – and for real this time. No guided tour, no travel agency requirements. Just good ol’ independent travel, the way it used to be. Except different.

We’ll share how our entry went into Osaka on Japan’s first day of reopening, along with our early first impressions of Osaka. I think some Takoyaki is in our future…and temples! In this video, we visit a Shinto Temple (Namba Yasaka Jinja) and a Buddhist one (Hozenji Temple). The Buddhist temple has an interesting background!

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46 Comments

  3. Bodneyblue

    Since losing my partner to cancer in 2017..I have been watching the Japanese Ch here in the UK. Also watching many many Japanese related videos on Youtube..(particularly the POV walking videos)…And have become extremely interested in the culture and landscape of Japan….I have also become a HUGE fan of a Japanese female rock band…I entered a ticket lottery to win a ticket to see them LIVE in Tokyo in Jan…..But didn't expect to win….But I did!….I have never been anywhere alone….My late partner took care of all the required planning when it came to going aboard, which we only did twice before she passed away…She was very good at dealing with such things like paper work and booking what was needed. Me on the other hand am useless…having never been anywhere till we came together. Now to see the the band I have come to adore..I have to sort a trip to Japan…But have no idea where to start!..I so want to see them and visit a country I feel is calling me….But totally lack any skill to take on such an undertaking……I really need it for a pick me up…Any advice and tips would be most welcome. Thank you.

  4. George M

    Congrats on finally stepping out of inmigration the mist into Shangri-La. (@5:23… someone planning a little hiking?)

  8. K S

    Woah! would be so cool to get a postcard! I've been watching more and more videos to get ready for my Japan trip in November 2023!

  9. gra can

    I can feel that you are really overwhelmed in a positive way.. haha!! Enjoy. 🙂
    Kansai region was our first leg during our trip to Japan in 2019 and we are excited to visit again this December!

  10. Jaz ***

    I'm heading there on 6th November . Like you I've been booking and cancelling for over two years . But so excited and can't wait to see your vlogs .Have a wonderful time .

  11. Slayer

    This looks absolutely beautiful, Currently waiting to board my plane to Japan hahah

  12. JASMINE JAPAN

    マスクをしないで欲しい。大多数の「マスク着用圧力に勝てない日本人」と一部の「他人にマスクを強要したい日本人」の目を覚まさせるためにも。いい加減、日本人である我々もマスク着用にうんざりしています。

  13. merelpinkerton

    Visiting Japan is right on the top of my bucket list. Thanks for sharing your experience. Can't wait to watch the next videos. Have a great trip!

  14. Rainstorminspace

    Funny this popped up in my recommended list. I just got to Osaka this morning, flew into Fukuoka from Busan yesterday and took the overnight bus to Osaka. Going to spend 3 months wandering around, chasing good food and great images. Hope you guys have a good time here.

  15. Brett Taylor

    There are various degrees of bowing & whilst it wouldn't be expected of foreigners, it is a sign of respect. If attempting it i would try to match the level they are bowing to you. If it were someone of a higher status , company executive, doctor etc you would notice that the person bowing would bow lower.

  16. fof qkloyv

    Most people go to Tokyo, right?
    Around Shibuya Station, Shibuya Sky, Shinjuku, Odaiba, Harajuku, Ginza, Roppongi, Akasaka Palace
    Theme park lovers also have Halloween, so Tokyo Disneyland, Disney Sea, Universal Studios Japan, Huis Ten Bosch, etc.

  18. 江頭niziU

    Welcome to Japan. I hope all foreigners will be rewarded in Japan. Please enjoy Japan. Thank you
    🇯🇵🎉

  20. shiba suki

    Japan endless tourist attraction. 10 x there not enough .People and food makes a big difference. Next time Okinawa(Zamami Island). Love Japan I can t wait to go back.

  23. Haohmaru HL

    Welcome to Japan. Glad you've enjoyed it.
    I moved to Osaka several years ago and I feel like I'm now taking everything for granted, but your joy from this visit helped me remember my first time I came Japan.

  24. Ma sa

    日本に観光にはいいけど
    外国人が日本に働く、住むはかなりきつい

  26. masahiro

    Welcome to Osaka😄Did you like the takoyaki? Please encourage people from your home country to travel to Japan👍

  28. HTトラベル

    あなたは今日本にいるのですか？私は大阪に住んでいます。日本には美味しい食べ物がたくさんあります。日本に来てくれてありがとうございます＼(^o^)／

  31. Momo Kadawi

    Hi , cool video but one question to go to Japan entrance … we need only to be fully vaccine and MYSOS application but u re talking about healt declaration i thought only for E visa that , can u explain to Us .

  34. Mii

    For travelers from the US, is the vaccine card sufficient for the vaccine certificate requirement to upload on the MySOS app?

  37. 64ajv

    great advice about skipping the line, will be doing this when visiting Osaka in March can't wait

  38. Tenacious_Takakumi

    For the bowing in a nutshell: if you are of importance, your head will be higher when you bow. So for example in shops, if the service-person bows to you, a light bow or nudge is enough because the shop serves the customer. Also in general, saying arigatogosaimasu or thank you when you get something is a respectable way of dealing with people. So e.g. a small bow or nudge, coupled with arigatogosaimasu when you get or gain something from an another person, is how you are culturally appropriate in Japan

    This is of course the bare bone version and there are a LOT more to this but for tourists, this is enough

  42. ビック

    Bowing is done as a sign of respect towards of staff towards customers. There is no need to bow back, just a simple Arigatou Gozaimasu or head nod is perfectly fine. As a tourist and guest, there aren't many situations where you would need to bow, especially where you are just walking through town shopping or eating at restaurants.

  45. Chantell Germain

    Welcome to Osaka. As a foreigner who has been living here for years … it was nice to see your excitement. Have fun and gently nod. You don’t have to deeply bow.

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