LIVED JUST OUTSIDE TOKYO, 68-72 ... THE BEST YEARS EVER ...

Hi from Hawaii, Shinichi-san! The yellow-orange flowers are called Lantana. The red flower with the white end is called “Shrimp Plant.”

OMG SHINICHI!!!! You just walked the exact steps I used to walk when I was living in Japan. I even saw a glimpse of my very old and small apartment and where my Grandmother's house used to be. 😭 I stayed there for 2 years. I used the public bath you saw (千代の湯) because my apartment did not have a bath/shower. The public bath was run by a husband and wife. I believe their hours were 2pm to 2am. You would walk in and and pay whoever was on duty, they would be seated in between the male and female dressing/undressing area so they had a full view of both sides. Since I was still in High School (and being brought up in the US) this made me very uncomfortable to have to undress in front of the husband. Since I knew the husband was on duty from 3pm to 11pm and the wife was on duty after 11pm I would try and wait till 11pm to take a bath. 😂 Also the small shop across the street used to sell 駄菓子 (Dagashi-Japanese penny candies) and fireworks during the summer. It was a family run store so they lived in the back. The wife a heavier set woman, Matsubayashi-san, would sit there with the doors open all day and gossip with everyone who passed by so even my grandmother would try to rush by the store and not get caught by the wife or you would be in for a good 30 mins of all the happenings in the neighborhood. In contrast her much smaller husband never said a word. I never heard him speak. Not even a word. 😀 I used to do all my laundry right next to the public bath too....that's where all my undergarments were stollen one time....😒. There used to be a family owned barber shop a few doors up from Matsubayashi-san's store. They also lived in the back of the store. It was a very old school barber shop and only had 2 chairs where the husband cut mostly mens/boys hair. The daughter went to school with my mom but my mom was apparently too weird for her taste so they weren't very close. 😅. The "street" that you like so much, long, long ago before they built on top of it was/is a river. I believe water still runs underneath. The "street" goes all the way near Shinjuku and hits Kanda River. I have done the walk a few times and it takes a good 50 mins. ANYWAY!!! THANK YOU Shinichi for doing this walk and taking me almost exactly to the spot I used to live!! I could not believe my eyes! Of all the places in Japan to walk.... I thank you so very much!

I love Japan coz its a clean and peaceful country.Japanese are polite and soft spoken too.

The walking videos are the best kind of videos. It makes me feel I'm right there with you. 😁

No Shinichi, I will never get tired of your travels with satoshi. I've always been wishing to go to japan one day, but I dont have the financial means. so at least I get to experience japan just like a local through your videos

Momotaro was my favorite story when I was a kid. My mother is Japanese. I bought my 3 grandsons the books this past Christmas.

Another fascinating video, letting us see the less touristy parts of Tokyo. I think that orange flowered plant is lantana. It’s become a serious environmental weed in Australia.

I love these. There are loads of amazing walking tours of places in Japan, and sometimes it’s nice to just take it in by itself, but I also really love your narration and you talking about things you pass. Much more interesting.

My favorite part was discovering new places with you!!! It’s so fun finding little neat areas in Japan 🥰

I love these walks a special glimpse into a place I've never been to.

Hi Shinichi, Thanks for taking us on this lovely walk. After a busy day at work it’s nice to sit back and chill out watching you take us around your neighbourhood. More walking videos please you cheer us up .😀👍🤩

I think we all just like hanging out with you. This was a very charming walk. I loved the little details and the rusty bits. The plants were lovely. One of the things I enjoy is seeing the plastic items like the blue traffic cones and the cool red milk crates used as chairs at the little bars. On one walk you stopped to say hello to a cat. I enjoy that kind of stuff and the architecture. Architecture is like a sculpture you can live inside and I always liked that. Your train videos are wonderful. Who doesn't love a relaxing train video?

Those tiny orange flowers, we call them Lantana but maybe it has other names. So nice to have walkable neighborhoods away from cars.

It's so nice to always see you and beautiful videos mahalo I'm from laie Oahu mahalo for nice walk😊

Love these random vids!! Allows us to see other sides of Tokyo!! I've only visited once. My great grandmother was from Kobe. So I concentrated my traveling to That area. Hopefully I will be able to travel back soon. Japan felt very much like home. Such a beautiful country and equally wonderful people!! Thanks for our wander today!! Appreciated the quiet street! Great way to start my day from near Vancouver B C Canada A great week to everyone!!!!

Awesome I loved this video. ❤️ these walks are the best 👌

I like to walk to clear my mind, too. And interestingly, I feel some of the same effects even when walking virtually. So, I always really enjoy these videos. Thank you!

Hey Shinichi! * Hands Up * Hawaii-Local here! I enjoy your food and foot tours! Mahalo!

I watch your videos because i live in Las vegas and I am from Hawaii....I am from the same generation as you and I went to High School in honolulu. Yes i love the walking videos of home...

I never tire of the wonderful walks with Shinichi World 🌎 it always interesting to see how people live . Nakano is so interesting I'm glad you took the time to share these walks with us. Living in a city has it perks like hospitals as we get older , and needs to be taken into consideration before leaving to go to the quiet rural prefectures. Although you could buy a cute little vacation home in the country and rent it out as a holiday home Shinichi as a option . Thankyou for making my day shine , and may you have a wonderful day to .🤗💛👍

I love these casual walkalongs, thank you.

Loved this side street video. I really enjoy these types of walks myself but living in Brooklyn, my walks are not as charming. 😊

Thank you for letting us tag-along on your walks. Will wait for the Okinawa videos, I know it'll be interesting and enjoyable. Safe travels to you both😊

i love these videos!! Tochig is lovely, i've been there more than 10 times, i really enjoyed it!i

I'm from Aiea in Hawaii. I enjoy your random walks no matter where you are!! I ger to see interesting places and non touristy things/places!! LOVE IT!! Thanks for sharing!! Looking forward to your Okinawa trip!! Thanks for sharing!!

Like Drew's "lost in Tokyo" series, seeing parts of Japan's little seen back streets is interesting. 👍👍👍

Ich bin immer froh deine Videos zu sehen denn sie lenken mich ein wenig von der schweren Zeit im Moment ab. Am liebsten sehe ich die Videos von den Straßen und Restaurants die nicht so von den Touristen überfüllt sind denn sie zeigen mir das wirkliche Japan 🥰🌸🙏🏼

I like your videos very much~ I like the streets of Japan very much~🥰🥰🥰 I look forward to your more sharing~

Every time I hear Nakano I think of you shinichi as you do film there often as you love it too I gotta check it out then next time there!!!! ✌🏻

Absolutely in love with the old shop with the vines and vending machines, so charming 💕 Thank you for another wonderful video. I love these small streets and would love to see more of Hawaii in the future. I think my grandmother who was born in Wahiawa and graduated from Kaimuki highschool would love to see them.

I love Tokyo walks.

Please be careful about giving out clues to where you live as a youtuber. There are some scary unwell people out there

Love random.. keeping it real and spontaneous melts my heart . Yes you know I’m on Hawaii Island loving it here!

Liked this walk ❤️

Good Morning Shinichi ♥️

These past couple of days i have been out of rice.....been thinking about it daily...it was actually the other day i was thinking that rice shops in japan are plentiful compared to the U.S. mainland...sure enough there you are passing one!! Man i am so jealous..

These walks are relaxing and inteesting.

Thanks!

If you left Tokyo there are smaller towns like Yokahama, Osaka or Sendai which would provide you with the amenities that you and Satoshi would require.

Really enjoyed this video! Just found your video of Hawaii which I loved because I lived there also. I love looking at houses, apartments and small gardens. Please post more and thank you!!

I'm in Hawaii and love watching your videos no matter where you are. I lived in Okinawa as a child and haven't been back since, so I'm always happy when you're there and I can see it again. Going to places around Okinawa other than just Naha would be great. I know it's very different now than when I was there, and I'd love to see as much as possible. The flower you were wondering about at 20:55 is Lantana. Thank you so much for everything you share with us! I really enjoy your videos whether you're traveling or just walking around your own neighborhood! 😊🤗 edit: I was just remembering Gyokusendo Cave that we used to visit often when we had visitors. They made it into a theme park called Okinawa World. I don't know anything about the park, but I know the cave is pretty amazing. Might be a good place to look into. Also, sugarcane is a big part of Okinawa. And if you guys want to be a little more adventurous, the beaches are absolutely beautiful with clear, turquoise water. Would be so fun to see you guys snorkeling! 😁

It's nice that you discovered some new places in your general area :)

Sinichi you could make a 10hr video and I’d gladly watch it all!! I absolutely love your videos ♥️

While in Okinawa, please take us to: Jack's steak house ジャッキー屋, 　a far flung area on the beach for snorkeling　渚の果て, a nice izakaya for kaisen don and umi budo　まだ青いぶどうの実, and a place to get tacos and taco rice.

Wow so may beautiful places to see, and you are wearing your mask again, this whole pandemic has been no fun, I don't really remember the ramen burgers, And I do understand when there are a lot of people that you need to wear a mask. and the cute tiles and so many wonderful things that you shared with us and I really loved this video and I hope that you have a great week and I look forward to seeing you again, sending love and hugs, bye for now. 😊💜

I love these videos! They are interesting and help me to relax. They are so calming and have good energy that no matter how stressed life gets I can watch your videos and have peace of mind. Maybe it's just so much doom and gloom content out there that your videos have become more of a blessing since before the world shut down but I really do appreciate all the hard work you guys do to bring us these videos. I don't often chat in lives or post comments but I watch every video across all channels. Each channel has it's own unique thing to offer but these walking videos are interesting and calming all at once. Anyway, Thank you for all the hard work you do to bring us these seemingly effortless videos. You make me want to go to Japan just to walk around and see all the cool and interesting culture!

Aloha yes I’m from Hawaii and watch your videos. Love Japan!

Thanks for another walk about, I like it when you do these walks where you live and where ever you go! I like them because you go where the tourist don’t go, just locals know about ! I enjoyed your walk around the neighborhood you grew up in, in fact I live right down the street on Beretania street! I attended McKinley High School, so I know exactly where you were and yes the hole Area has change so much! Thanks again and stay safe and good health, looking forward to more of your walks🤙🏼

Well known fact that walking is indeed the best MEDICINE. Just do the walking, keep walking. I absolutely love to watch your videos and will always continue to do so.

Hey Shinichi how you doing good to see you thanks for sharing this walk with us all love the veiws the information that you sharing with us stay safe take care 😘❤️👍🥰🤩😍🥰

I enjoy the walking videos; really gives a flavor of the lives of people. Hydrangeas in Japan are different from hydrangeas here in US. Thank you. Have fun in Okinawa & looking forward to the videos!

Oh my gosh, when you hit that bathhouse I immediately thought of "The Bathhouse | 地獄銭湯" game. Not sure if they're related, but this was a relaxing watch with a fun surprise at the end for me.

Hi shinichi! I love the flowers that you zoomed in on! Was that a momo tree? My mom used to have a peach tree in her front yard in wahiawa … it wasn’t that sweet though. Keep up your interesting walks!

It kinda gives me the feel of Waikiki.

Shinichi The red plant you were looking at was Tecomaria capensis (BIGNONIACEAE) Cape Honeysuckle

These streets are so clean and inviting. It makes the sightseeing so appealing. I truly enjoy watching your videos. Thanks again!!!

My spouse and I really enjoyed this video! It felt like we were going on a fun little adventure with you! When you go to Okinawa, can you do some videos of tea shops? Thanks as always!

Though i haven't been much to Nakano (only once to Nakano Broadway) it still is familiar and I miss it so much. I would love to see a bit more of the backstreets of Nakano. You are the second person to mention craft beer in Nakano; a friend recommended this place in Nakano to me: クラフト麦酒酒場シトラバ 中野店 with craft beers. Yes I remember the ramen burgers and still like them :) together with the ramen deep fried balls and one that we made often the cheese bruger ramen. One of the things I just love about Tokyo is how green the city is. Compared to the cities I know, even the smaller ones, it's so green with trees and plants!

What a quaint walk. I love the little side streets. All the plants lining the area made it so pretty and inviting. I'm glad you guys are going back to one of my favorite places (even though I've never bern there) Okinawa. It'll be so fun to explore the places out side the city with you and Satoshi.😊

Maybe I'm a little weird, but I was actually enjoying you just exploring (I almost wish you'd continued XD).

Greetings Shinichi san from Cairns in Australia. Your video of Nakano keeps me in touch with the place I love so much and want to retire to with my wife next year. Takusan arigatoh!!!!

Enjoy Okinawa! The North of the island has so much to offer and so few visitors. In the village of Onna, there are two eateries that we love and miss visiting. One is Fuji, right at the corner from Kaafu Fuchaku Resort. The other is il Gastro Sara. Hope you can make it to one of them and post videos!

Tochigi would be fun! My family has been to the Penny Lane Bakery in Nasu and have raved about it so much! It would be such a cool stop to see in your videos! 💛

Thanks I enjoyed the walk around the houses. Its interesting how some have fancy semi ornste entrances etc. Crafts in Okinawa? Eg ceramics, glass, wood or other local ones. Interesting buildings? Shopping Malls? Car sales places? Thanks Laurie New Zealand on a cold day here…

Thanks for the video.. My husband and I are moving to Tokyo in September. He's going for work and I enrolled in Waseda. We are thinking about living in Nakano cause it's close to my school so I'm doing research 😂 this was great 😍

Oh my god I love this !! I myself walk a lot around my own city so it’s really nice to see something different ! Thank you

I really like your videos and I enjoy watching them over and over but you should consider doing a videos some videos that for restaurants sake bars Sushi houses and beer bars that would cater to Americans who are only there for like 7 Days 8 days and you should I think it would be nice if you would consider of putting together one day tours to these places for people who travel to Japan and they only stay like one week two weeks at a time and they really are interested in saying different places but only spending one day or two days instead of taking a two week tour and they go to shrines and all of this stuff but people like myself we would really enjoy seeing the everyday streets like you're doing now but being able to go into a bar not being you should consider that my name is Marion Davis and I'm one of your subscribers and I'm planning to go to Japan here in September or October and I'm considering to try to find abandoned house to fix up so this is why I'm saying and I would be traveling back and forth many times till I get situated thank you

As always I love your walking videos, regardless random or not. That's the fun part you're just walking, talking and finding new things and taking us along with you. Gambatte ne! 👣🚶🏽‍♂️😊

hello Shininchi-san! That red plant that stuck out its tongue at you is called Justicia. In Dutch, we call it the "shrimp plant"

ありがとうございますShinichiさん！I lived for 4 years in Nakano. It was always interesting. The energy of Tokyo nightlife is something I miss. Is the Peacock supermarket still there? It was great quality. There used to be two Sasebo burger shops in Nakano too. But both have closed. Tokyo cannot be matched for the quality of its food!

Haisai, We live in Hawaii. We met you at Kapiolani Park, my wife was with Luke's wife Cheryl and we had our dog Rio there.

Nice, I have stayed in Nakano the last time I was in Japan as I actually prefer western Tokyo. at ~16:00 if you would have walked a little bit further to the (i think) 7-11 you would have crossed the hostel I stayed at with my GF 2019 ^^ funny enough we never saw that small walk you went into and always only walked on the main street.

i like videos like this p.longer videos are nice as well.

you should go to the okinawa churaumi aquarium and the ryu Ryu village. x

I love the "just walking around randomly" video's. I can't travel anymore and this way I have the feeling that I go around the world anyway. I was waiting till you started telling the "Peach boy story" whahahah but it never came. :)

Liked 💯

I always think it'd be cool to live in the outskirts of Tokyo, near one of the train stations. Either that, or draw a circle about an hour outside where you live now and check stations along that circle's edge. See if you can find some place a bit more rural but still in or near Tokyo and about an hour to travel to the populous places. I think maybe that long flower is a type of ginger flower?

Aloha from Hawaii! Always enjoy your walks. To me, Okinawa seems very westernized in some respects. It reminds me a lot of Hawaii too. Would love to see the more rural parts of Okinawa if you make it there. Thank you!

Little bouquets...it's called lantana.

Flower is called a Lantana and there are different colors (yellow, orange, reddish, lilac colors)

I don't know if I can be there for the premiere today. My mother is not doing very well. Stay healthy my friends!

Hawaii

The way you look in the video and the video thumbnail is you at your most attractive. It seems some softening is still being applied here, but it looks much better than prior vids where it’s so strongly applied that it’s not just distractingly artificial, it’s approaching uncanny valley. I empathize with the pressure and appeal to use a softening filter but you don’t merely not need it, you’re better without it. The rest of us, of any age, would be blessed with your looks.

Shinichi, Crazy question, but were you an avid Moon Cresta player back in the 80’s in Hawaii? I used to go to the game rooms as a kid and your name were always on the highest score. I remember from your past video that you lived in Hawaii. Anyway, great video!

Maui, Hawaii here.

I miss Ramen Burgers!

Come to Oregon!

i am fairly new to your channel. like it very much. although i hear you talk a lot about santoshi, i am very curious what is your relationship with him. good walk and good view and good description

Nakano is such a cool area that not many tourists get to see. I can't recommend enough to take a train outside the downtown core of Tokyo when you visit. Shimokitazawa, Nakano, Kichijoji, just a few of the awesome neighborhoods on the west side.

Hi Shinichi love your vlogs specially when your mother is together. Waching your walking around videos sometimes we see a kind of checkered board with numbers written on each square like at 17:18. What is the purpose of it ?.

I’m in Hawaii 🙂

23:21 maybe a rural area just outside a city if it takes you an hour to get around Tokyo why not some place rural that takes an hour to get to a smaller city. All the conveniences of a big city with less of the crowding in more elbow room

Lol I reloaded the video a couple times because I thought the sound was not working at the start.

Hi, any HALAL food in town?

Thank you for a lovely video. Love the sightseeing of streets in Tokyo. Didn't know the story of momotaro.... And that flower you pointed, is actually a south American flower ... Cariaquito....en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lantana

It kinda gives me the feel of Waikiki.