JAPAN First Time Surprises! Trying Ichiran Ramen in Shinjuku, Tokyo!
We’re FINALLY in Japan! Starting in Tokyo, we’re exploring Shinjuku, finding the best ramen in Tokyo – Ichiran Ramen – tasting the Japanese convenience store food, free lookouts and seeing the Gyoen National Garden 🇯🇵 Get cheap flights to Japan and beyond here: https://bit.ly/4fK5aKq ⬇ Click MORE for all our Japan recommendations ⬇
Welcome to Tokyo and the super popular Shinjuku! If you were to research what to see in Shinjuku you’d find hundreds of options, it’s bloody awesome! Our first goal is hunting out the best ramen in Tokyo, and it’s controversially Ichiran Ramen for us, along with a bunch of other epic things to see, taste and experience.
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00:00 Welcome to Japan!
01:00 Arriving in Tokyo
02:08 Genuine Happiness
02:34 Cheap Flights!
03:40 Ichiran Ramen
05:56 Famous Cat Billboard
06:34 Coffee in Tokyo
07:32 Ancient laneway
08:12 Free Lookout!
10:04 Convenience Store Food
11:54 Does Japan match the hype?
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18 Comments
Nice video and I haven’t been to Japan
You became DANE and Stacey, I hadn't noticed earlier. I believe that was proving difficult so well done! Now I should watch the vid!
I'm as excited as you two 🎉.. Japan is on my hit list 🙏.. especially with my my favourite couple 🤩👌🥢💜
So glad you finally made it! So jealous, I miss it there.
Japan is one of my bucket list
The best!!
I saw the IG story pop up and was like ooooooh and made my husband watch it with me. Happy New Year you two!! Can’t wait for the other videos.
Can't wait for your Kyoto vlog 🥂
Good timing! We're headed to Tokyo in March for 6 weeks!
Doug here thanks for the reply
Woah! Another awesome video ❤ I feel like I've travelled there from the comfort of my couch.
I’m so thankful for this series to enjoy Japan in person next year.
Damn, surprised that this was your first time in Japan. For me, Thailand and Japan are definitely at the top of my favorite country list. It's a very magical place.
Yay you guys finally made it to Japan! I am a longtime subscriber since your first trip to Thailand. I have been waiting for you guys to get here! I have been to Japan twice and love the culture! And the food! The Onsens are calling you! You guys are also dressed so nice in your black and white. Very Tokyo! Excited for this series!
I reckon it will end up being your favourite. I am already planning our next trip. I feel like it's a country you can keep going back to, there are so many places to explore.
You're both like 2 kids in a candy store! Love it. Kampai!
Yes! I couldn't wait for the Japan series to start 😍😍😍
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