Pros & Cons of living in TOKYO! *an honest chatty chat*

Pros & Cons of living in TOKYO! an honest chatty chat

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Henlo fren:) Since I have been living in Japan for 3 years now I thought I would share the pros and cons of living in Tokyo! This is just my personal opinion, but I would love to hear from you all! What are the pros and cons of where you live?
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@cooldesertknight9013 2 жыл бұрын

Been to Jpn few times. Glad to see someone having very similar opinions & impressions as mine. :) My #1 pro : Culture. So rich & beautiful. #1 con : Humidity & poor housing instillation!!

@learudolf 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Leilani, thank you for this video! I've been following you since 2019, before coming to Japan, and all your videos helped me so much. I'm always looking forward to Sundays to discover new ones! I've been living in Tokyo for a year now, and I agreed so much with everything you just said here. Pro n°1 : the sweet everyday life (walking around easily, having access to everything almost 24/7, finding gems at every corner, enjoying all seasons and times of the year) Con n°1 : FREAKING SUMMER 💦

@leilanirika 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much Léa! I’m glad you find the videos helpful🥰 Guh, ya the summers are tough to get through! So excited for cooler weather this autumn!🍂

@maegalroammis6020 Жыл бұрын

Pro n°1 : nice landscapes Con n°1 : superficial people who judge foreigners

@alexfrenchgirl 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more with you on these! Also thank you so much for sharing your life in Japan, I miss the country to bits and your videos definitely comfort me.

@leilanirika 2 жыл бұрын

Awww this warms my heart thank you so much!!:’))💕💕

@Itslunaaa332 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this video (and all your other ones lol) I feel like you mentioned cons that other people never do. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with us! Been watching since you made over your old apartment! Can’t wait to see more and loveee the makeup!!😊💜

@leilanirika 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much that means a lot!! :’) 💜💜

@ypxgame 2 жыл бұрын

thankyouuuuu for sharing

@brrksbytr 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this video and your makeup u lookin pretty sm

@ashrule2034 2 жыл бұрын

i love your energy so much

@lyraxo_0773 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always so entertaining 😊 ✨🦋

@leilanirika 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!🥰

@Nerdymondays 2 жыл бұрын

Your top is so darling I love it. Also your makeupppp 💖 I lived in Japan for a short period and number one pro was a tie between safety and convenience of everything and con was probably the humidity and this feeling of like… disappearing amongst all the people. Remaining connected and having a good support system is really important. I intend to return as soon as I can though. 💕

@leilanirika 2 жыл бұрын

Thank youuu it’s from GU!🥰 and I agree, Tokyo is SO convenient for almost everything! But I also totally get what you mean about feeling like you disappear in the crowd. Constantly being surrounded by so many people can ironically become very isolating and lonely!😦 meaningful relationships and community are definitely key!!

@taylorwaldie6313 2 жыл бұрын

Just watched all your videos all day to get me through being sick! 😓 but absolutely love you. From one Pisces girl to another, I adore you 👏🌈💕

@leilanirika 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Pisces!!!💫💜 and I hope you feel better, sending love!

@urmomsbas3ment 2 жыл бұрын

We love the realness 😌💗 Edit: okay but the ENTIRE fit is giving. Your fan even matched 🥺

@leilanirika 2 жыл бұрын

OMG thank you for noticing!! We love serving looks😘

@KristenChiu 2 жыл бұрын

this MAKEUP is everything!!!!!! loved this video

@leilanirika 2 жыл бұрын

Omg ily!!🥺💖

@tk-im9vn 2 жыл бұрын

ive been wanting to live in japan for awhile now im still a long way off but every piece of information helps! thanks!

@zdp0101 2 жыл бұрын

I love your vids never stop😭💕 manifesting to move to another country and live independently

@leilanirika 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!😇 I hope you can too!

@keikei8598 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a native Southern Californian and still living there and I'm considering moving to Tokyo in the future, so this video was really good for me!! When you mentioned how excited you were about the four seasons, *I* got excited too!! I love California but it really is just... Hot and slightly less hot. This was such a helpful video, thank you!

@lynnontherun 2 жыл бұрын

I lived in Cardiff for a year in school and I really miss how walkable it was, and Europe was in general. I’m in Seattle and we’re definitely still a car-centric city. I dream of a day where I don’t need a car (and all the headaches that come with it, like parking etc). I think it’s nice you can live a little further out from the city center of Tokyo because the public transport is good enough to get you into the city if you need! Here at least, going into the city center is an ordeal because you either need to drive, or get to the park and rides early enough for parking and bus in.

@leilanirika 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always wanted to visit Seattle! But ya America is WAY behind on sufficient public transportation. I do miss driving but I love how reliable and convenient the subway system is in Japan!

@lisama4903 2 жыл бұрын

I visited Japan a.few years ago. My pros would be the food, people are so kind and respectful. Temples, nature, geisha culture. Shopping , onsen baths transport so clean and reliable . Cons taxis can be v expensive. Scam restaurant s. Where you , have to buy , a certain amount of drinks.

@KianaMid 2 жыл бұрын

The makeup is so gorgggg

@leilanirika 2 жыл бұрын

THANK QQQQ👁👄👁

@Anna-ic1sf 2 жыл бұрын

Literally , I cannot stop admiring it

@ell13_ 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been thinking about moving to Japan for a while, and I’ve decided ❤️❤️

@sachadudouyt Жыл бұрын

For me, what outweighs the brutal summers are the AMAZING WINTERS. Winters are very dry and sunny, unlike in Europe where it rains all the time. Winters are known for their beautiful scenery views (of Mt Fuji for example). So if you have winter depression Tokyo is for you ;)

@awkwardelia 2 жыл бұрын

omg!! so happy to see someone who shares so many similar opinions! i lived in japan for three summers (and OOf was it brutal) and oh man the roaches... i really never thought i'd see a roach in japan since it's so clean everywhere but those bishes are HUGE. #1 pro would def be the public transportation! #1 con would be gender gap/work culture - as someone who is planning to move to japan after paNDEMi lovato (also that's SO funny i cackled) from the U.S., i do worry about the culture differences. but there are always trade-offs right! c: thank you so much for your amazingly hilarious videos always!

@leilanirika 2 жыл бұрын

Yes we can never escape those darn roaches!😖 I used to live on the 1st floor and I saw way more roaches, now I live on a higher floor and we only saw 1 this year! And ya the gender gap can be so overwhelming sometimes but the benefits of living in Japan help me push through!😭

@icityboyy Жыл бұрын

I love ur video

@rola5594 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information. It’s my dream to move to japan 😩

@leilanirika 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you’re able to move here!🤞🏼

@oliviachestnut377 Жыл бұрын

I was the 1k like! thought you all should know☺

@cavianguardian 2 жыл бұрын

I just stumbled on your channel writing down tips and advice you mention on your. I would love to visit Japan, stay for 3-6 months to get better understanding. I would not want to live in Japan for a long time. I love central air/heat; it’s pricey to use too much electric. Washer & dryer, just fast. Large portions, I just save a lot more foods. Yes, living abroad help you more ways than one

@LilaSonzogni 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your videos !! Even though i really like my life here in France, i'd love to discover the world and i'm really considering moving abroad one day (even if it's only for a few months). I've thought of Japan multiple times but i'm very scared of the japanese working culture. Is it possible to work a half-time job in Japan ? Like to cover basic necesities but still have time to enjoy life there ?

@leilanirika 2 жыл бұрын

When I lived in a share house one of my roommates was from France! He was in Japanese language school and came for a semester (I think 3~4 months). I worked part-time my last 2 years living in Japan and I was able to pay all of my living expenses because I kept my rent low! You can find affordable rent if you live in a share house in Tokyo:) plus you get roommates so it never feels lonely!

@mimihart5097 2 жыл бұрын

When you said you wake up and choose violence I was cackling!!! love you

@leilanirika 2 жыл бұрын

HAHA love you Mimi!!🥰🥰

@jenniferwillard5380 2 жыл бұрын

I think my sister would agree with you about the humidity. Back in the early 2000's she and my brother-in-law lived in Okinawa, because he was stationed there for the Air Force. From I remember her telling me, she felt miserable being pregnant during the monsoon season, and said the walls and ceilings were dripping from the humidity. Unfortunately I never got the chance to visit her there, because by the time I was trying to save up to go, they moved back to our home state of Washington.

@leilanirika 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness I couldn’t imagine being pregnant during monsoon season!😵 I heard Okinawa is beautiful though, I’d love to visit one day too!

@_.mxggxn._ 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve only visited Japan for 2 weeks as a tourist, so can only comment from that point of view, but I felt so safe there and was amazed at how clean it was. Compared to the UK, there seems to be a lot more respect for the environment and the environment of those around you. I loved that. I visited in June 2019, it was boiling hot 🥵 But absolutely beautiful. I visited Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. I think Kyoto was my favourite but loved loved loved Osaka and Tokyo.

@_.mxggxn._ 2 жыл бұрын

Also, so funny you mentioned Mexican food. We ate at a little tiny restaurant at Shinjuku Station. It was lovely but the tacos were tiny! 😂 The station area was having a lot of construction work at the time so no idea if it’s still there!

@_.mxggxn._ Жыл бұрын

@manny I think I took about £1000 spending money (not sure on exchange rates!). My boyfriend did too. Also took my payment card which I did use once as I bought a Nintendo Switch which I hadn’t bargained for. But yeah, around £1000 each. Can’t remember how much yen that converted to but I didn’t come back with much.

@maegalroammis6020 Жыл бұрын

the worst cityies in japan.

@madelinelizabeth8 2 жыл бұрын

I like how everyone is complaining about the summer but I love hot summer weather. Not so much at night when im sleeping tho. Id probably hate the winters without insulation the most

@SupongKthara 2 жыл бұрын

Hope to watching you in Thai subtitle in future.

@shambhavisingh267 2 жыл бұрын

now i am so confused whether i should go to japan or not. but loveddd your videooooo

@leilanirika 2 жыл бұрын

Ya, every place has it’s trade offs! Just depends on what you prioritize and if the pros outweigh the cons :)

@shambhavisingh267 2 жыл бұрын

@@leilanirika soooo true and everyone gotta try out themselves

@shoiku4734 Жыл бұрын

Oh dear...😵Then Japan in the summer is like Singapore. 😭Nobody ever said Japan has cockroaches on KZfaq. In Singapore, cockroaches are all year round & they are sooo freaky!!! I had 3 cans of the best & fastest-killing bug killer in my apartment so that I could reach out for a spray whenever a cockroach flies in through the window. They run & hide fast if the bug killer don't get them first. I had to close all my windows at night and bear with the heat.

@ruya789 Жыл бұрын

Ohh right No one ever mentions roaches. In US there are bugs come out in summer/spring but the roaches dont fly *at least*

@briebrown_ Жыл бұрын

I’m going to be moving from California (Bay Area) to Tokyo! This video has helped a lot. Not to mention, I agree with your pros because that’s why I want to live in Japan. However, since it’s happening. I’m getting cold feet due to a few cons you listed. 😂 What? There’s flying cockroaches in Japan! Omg!

@ametsuriyuzen3167 2 жыл бұрын

I very allergic to cockroaches and plan to move to japan do you have any tips for me? Like maybe ways to avoid them in advance or products in Japan that help?

@fluffyspark798 2 жыл бұрын

How did you get a Japan passport as someone who grew up in California? Are you no longer an American and did you revoke it? I want to move to Japan and this would be nice to know how it was done

@omi4470 2 жыл бұрын

But what if I never went to college but only had a job?? Can I still move to Japan??

@mapetidye 2 жыл бұрын

Me deciding on whether I wanna emigrate to Seoul or Tokyo. I’m from Dallas Texas, USA living in California though. Looking to leave America for good. Not for me

@iman3724 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this. I think the insulation would be the worst for me. I don’t deal well with extremes lol. Such an informative video thanks for sharing. I agree about moving abroad. The UK was mine (my mum moved us here as kids) but I dreamed of living in Japan when I was younger. I don’t know where the years flew to but I got married and had a kid and now it’d be a little more difficult moving my family along too rather than just me. I’m loving my slow attempt at learning the language but I doubt my husband and daughter would welcome the challenge 😂. I don’t know, it way still happen. We’re hoping to visit next year so watch this space 😆

@leilanirika 2 жыл бұрын

Same, my body is not adjusted to the extreme weather!! I’ve always wanted to visit the UK! What would you say it’s pros and cons are? Yes hopefully you can visit Japan, and knowing a bit of the language will definitely come in handy!😉

@iman3724 2 жыл бұрын

@@leilanirika sorry only just spotted this 🙈 the UK is great depending on what you’re after. If you’re a city lover then there are some great cities to live in. Somewhere like Brighton offers an in between- a large town near the sea. These will be very London centric as that’s where I live but I have travelled to various places across the UK. Pros for me: multicultural hub, incredible food; close to Europe (even if the relationship is a little tense post brexit 😭); we already speak English so no need for a new language 😂 very moderate - in terms of weather, wildlife; progressive; architecture is beaut (hello York, Oxford, Bath and like a thousand villages); freedom of expression (of every kind); the N.H. frigin S! (Free healthcare); everyday people have no access to guns; all of the artists perform here…I could probably think of more… Cons for me so far: London is crowded and expensive to live in (although I imagine Tokyo would prepare you for it); temperate weather means often not great weather but the last few years we’ve had a lot of sun - just not in the actual summer 😭; Londoners aren’t generally friendly unless they have cause to (outside of London though people are quite lovely lol); racism is a definitely a thing; there are definitely places you don’t go by yourself at night; Europeans will hate you for being from here 😭 I can’t actually think of more cons but I may be biased as I love it here haha

@m.s682 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you don't really use the word like! So many ppl use that word way way waaaayyyy too much

@strippermilk360 2 жыл бұрын

Babes if you're black one of the pros is if you find an empty seats on the train *your good to go!!* No one finna sit next to you!! Free seat ig😻😻😻

@KianaMid 2 жыл бұрын

What the heck I didn’t know that one of the employees from your old work went missing thats so scary!!

@leilanirika 2 жыл бұрын

I just found out like last week!😰 he was always super nice when I was at the company, I hope he’s ok:(

@XSemperIdem5 2 жыл бұрын

* traumatic memory of getting attacked by a flying roach when I was a kid flashbacks * 😳 You've basically just described summers there are a hell on earth to me. Unbearable humid heat with basically no insulation and roach galore? Nope. The biggest of NOPES. By the way you can kill them but oh gawd the crunch 😨 ok, shutting up now. But if anyone needs to know, there's a cleaning chemical called Awesome and the old formula was much stronger so it could actually kill roaches with about 3 direct sprays. I also once resorted to practically boiling hot water and that roach met an instant toasty death. I could never with the insane work culture there. No individual person owes their life or health to a corporation (or business of any size). I would probably get fired there for calling out something a higher up said, directly to the higher up. 😅 And for getting up and actually leaving at the time my shift technically ends. No free overtime for you, wealthy company. I sincerely hope that improves there because people aren't robots you can work to death. Just because people there are socialized to be less likely to talk about how they're truly feeling, doesn't mean they're not suffering mentally. And want me to send you some posole and authentic Mexican tacos? 😅 I know we're spoiled in Southern California with access to all kids of foods.

@Professorbubblegum 2 жыл бұрын

Wait you have dual passport?

@shinigamisenpai3303 Жыл бұрын

Sounds better then living in Bangladesh.

@pnk4120 2 жыл бұрын

I was completely okay with all the cons until the flying cockroaches made an entry NOPE not those as i had probably one of the worst experience with them in an elevator and the entire building thought I was being harassed, but I literally was by a big ass MF flying 🪳 here in Dubai, was in a shock and stayed home for week to just recover. It might sound dramatic but no its not

@bellarose1562 2 жыл бұрын

Ugh I’d love to live in a clean country. The places that are clean in America are our country sides

@ImAgentK 5 ай бұрын

The cons didnt seem to be a big deal for me EXCEPT flying roaches, i can't even deal with the regular ones.

@2004ale 2 жыл бұрын

as a mexican who dreams of living in japan i don't think i'd be able to survive without authentic mexican food 🫠🫠

@lxyla_0 2 жыл бұрын

i could probably handle all of these except the bugs

@oluremigiwa2991 2 жыл бұрын

Is it easier to speak in English or Japanese

@OutcastYBJ 2 жыл бұрын

It really depends on the company some companies compensate for the working hours for long paid vacation breaks but that rare most don’t and this is only if your like an English teacher as a foreigner I’m scared to get on crowded trains cuz they usually don’t get up close to me they will get up from their seats but not always this man feel asleep on my shoulder once summers here are way too hot and the winters are way too cold I love that the food is so healthy and it’s suspicious how long it takes for American groceries to expire but Japanese takes like 2 days something tells me we weren’t eating real food in America😬 and Tokyo apartments are way so expensive I’m glad I saved up like 8k before moving here imma use just half of that trying to move into my apartment🥲