Japan Travel Vlog 2024 🇯🇵 Tokyo to Kamakura Day Trip, Japanese Street Food, Shopping
After spending an entire week eating and shopping our way through Tokyo we were ready to take a breather with an out of town day trip grilled salmon, tamago, rice blue bottle cold brew many beautiful japanese buildings in the higashi-nakano neighborhood stopped by family mart on the way to the train
Try this one this morning: shrimp and mayonnaise onigiri there’s also some sort of hash brown promo today so i think i’m gonna to try that custard cream puff overflowing sorry, beard papa this is like 3x more cream the ride to kamakura is about 1 hour and 30 minutes with some stops in between
Almost there komachi-dori is kamakura’s main shopping street it’s common to rent a kimono to take photos around town this ghibli store is right by the entrance of the street calcifer diffuser from howl’s moving castle cat bus pouch from my neighbor totoro mini totoro lamp
There are over 250 shops on this street including an amazing selection of japanese street food traditional japanese sweets this is a soybean dango made of glutinous rice flour cake this one is filled with steamed edamame paste the inside of the soy bean this local meat shop sells croquettes and homemade sausage
– you’re gonna barehand them? – yeah, because you can’t see it – smells good – super hot super juicy… look at the fat inside, the herbs – wowwww – have a bite i think this is the coarsely-ground one Japanese Excellence that one was really good… there’s a smokiness to the meat
We should have ordered two orders each… sweet tomato pickles you can try different kinds of tsukemono like daikon (radish) this lotus root looks really good yuzu daikon pickles if you’re feeling extra crafty, you can make your own ring at this workshop you can also have a ring custom made in 5 minutes
Picking the style and material end the finish chose a wavy silver ring like this one first the sizing then bending it into shape next polishing the metal then adding the texture and finish all in about 5 minutes trying a kamakura specialty for lunch shirasu don made with fresh whitebait from sagami bay
Then served over hot rice it also comes with this massive kakiage… this one’s mushroom this kakiage also has tiny whitebait in it – so how do you like the shirasu bowl? – so good… so pillowy… so soft and comforting it’s like biting into a cloud… of a million fish
Scenic walk while the wife shops kore wa ii ne amazing director hirakazu kore-eda has a film screening the residence of nagamasa and kashiko kawakita a couple that pioneered japan’s film industry i recommend this museum if you want to learn about japan’s film culture the wifeless walks continue spider…
Too many spiders i saw like a dozen already i saw this guy… pspspspsps (filipino way of calling cats) meiji kohi meanwhile sam went shopping in komachi-dori first came across this jeweler at a flea market in fukuoka they create the most interesting organic shapes by hand
Didn’t realize there were so many jewelry shops in kamakura this one had more fine jewelry pieces japanese good luck charms year of the dragon figures met up an hour later to get coffee nice fade came across this workshop on the way to the cafe – do you know brass? – yes, brass
The owner of the shop was super friendly and wanted to share what they did at his workshop adventure with our new friend these colors this is from the plum – but bad smell – ohhh, okay – you want challenge? – okay, sure ohhhhhh
– it’s fermentation? or is that like a… – chemical? – chemical, no, no chemical – natural? – natural! – natural process i think earth smell – oh, mud – yes – and you use that to dye, for dyeing – yes, yes had to take photos to remember him by
This tree-lined walkway cuts through the main road pour overs in kamakura coffee is a fruit signature blend number one street level back at the kamakura station taking the enoden to a seaside train station popular for being featured in the anime slam dunk it’s a 20 minute ride
We hoped to make it before the sun set made it while there was still some light left so many slam dunk fans from all over the world made it to slam dunk’s location clutch moves in kamakura everyone waited patiently for the train to cross just like in the opening scene
Time to take some photos such a beautiful view of the pacific ocean time to head back for dinner not a bad view waiting for the train hope we get to come back to explore more of kamakura this tonkatsu restaurant by the station looked promising grating sesame for the tonkatsu
First time trying blood orange dressing ralph ordered the katsudon fried pork cutlet with egg and simmered onions sam ordered the rosu katsu (breaded pork loin) the rosu cut has more fat and umami flavor beautifully breaded the crunch! wow… oh my gosh also delicious with a dab of horseradish
Taking the train back to tokyo thank you for a beautiful day, kamakura passed through the shinjuku station on the way home there’s a beams at this train station lots of japanese souvenirs even beams sponges lol cutest japanese-inspired packaging macaron bonsai pikachu oil cleanser matcha latte face masks thanks for watching
See you next week for our last tokyo vlog
Looking for the perfect day trip from Tokyo? Take the train with us from Tokyo to Kamakura (鎌倉) on Day 7 of our Tokyo Travel Guide!
Just an hour south of Tokyo, Kamakura is a beautiful seaside town known for its beaches, surfer culture, temple sightseeing, and artisanal shopping. Walk through Kamakura’s best shopping street, the Komachi-dori Street, as we try Japanese street food, a trio of locally made sausages, and the biggest shirasu whitefish bento.
Zigzag through the back alleys on this Kamakura vlog to find hidden gems, things to do, and meet the friendliest locals and artists (lil spiders included).
Breathe that coastal air. Sip that matcha. Chew that mochi.
We end the day with a special sunset view at the Slam Dunk Site Railway Crossing, just a few scenic local stations away from Kamakura Station.
Come on up, Kamakura! Bring your film cameras. It’s a day trip to remember.
Stay tuned for the rest of our 7 Days in Tokyo!
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Mark Generous – People Watching – https://thmatc.co/?l=0E5379B4
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Mark Generous – A Night By The Bridge – https://thmatc.co/?l=D949CD00
TrackTribe – Fine Dining
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00:00 Introduction
00:26 Konbini Breakfast
01:47 Tokyo to Kamakura
02:37 Komachi-dori Street
03:29 Japanese Street Food
05:37 Japanese Jewelry
07:10 Shirasu Don
08:02 Kamakura Walk
09:45 Kamakura Shopping
11:16 Ichi Kamakuraten
12:49 Verve Coffee Kamakura
13:54 Train to Kamakurakokomae
14:46 Slam Dunk Crossing
16:27 Kamakura Katsutei
17:55 Shijnuku Station
20 Comments
Wowww! i love the photos taken in these videos so muchh!! Can i ask what film camera do you guys use?
Great videos, as always 👍
Your videos make me feel I am with you throughout the whole time. The background music makes it like more for the soundtrack of the video. Ralph and Sam love the way you create videos from Bangkok vids until Japan vids makes me want to return to these places. Soon… soon… Thanks to your inspiring insights and vlog creations.
I told my brother that your channel is one recommendation I can truly say "di ako mapapahiya" More power and may the force be with you!
what camera did ralph use to shoot the photos of the shop owner? beautiful photos
The pspspspspsps doesn't work on Japanese cattos? 9:05
Do you guys have any videos on photography tips? I love the way your photos turn out! Going to Japan in March and got a digicam to bring with. 😊
me and my daughter love watching your vlogs. ralph takes amazing photos. sam i love your accessory shop hunting videos. thank you!!
I’ve been binge-watching your Jpn vlogs and all I gotta say is good job with the editing! You both are so kakkoii 😎 i hope you visit japan again but in a different city/prefecture🥹
Really love you guys’ content and style of videos! So relaxing to watch. Also enjoy how you two venture off separately to visit different points of interest. Do you folks use a WiFi pocket pack, sim or e-sim?
We’ll be visiting next month and want to be able to explore without being tied at the hip bc of the pocket WiFi lol.
Happy travels!
New sub loving all the videos ❤🎉
Hi!! I'm late to the party, youtube showed your video in my feed today and ahhhhhh I love all your videos!! I've watched all the Japan ones now, and it's been my dream to go for sooo long now and the way you guys capture daily life and the people who live there is so special! I've been watching Japanese films and drama's since really young, so that day-to-day atmosphere is what I'm most excited about to see and feel! Thank you so much for taking us along! I'll watch the other places you've been to too <3!
Hi! Love your videos ❤ what camera do you use to record?
Hi guys I love the content you generate, it is very nice the image and the tours you do, plus you are a very cute couple, greetings from Buenos Aires Argentina!
As someone who’s planning to have a day trip to Kamakura soon, your vlog is such a big help! I’m new to your channel kaya nagulat ako nung nag-tagalog kayo. 😅 I have no definite plans in Tokyo so I’ll watch your other vlogs for inspo. 🫶🏼
your photos are great! and i really love exploring with your videos, hope to be in tokyo soon
In japan, woman can shave her fase at barbershop.
Womans shaving can do at barbershop is only In japan,
love u videos <3
Just found your channel recently researching a trip to Japan and was instantly obsessed. Love every one of your videos. Thank you.
i cant get enough of your videos. so well filmed and edited. every detail down to the music choice. even the snapshot pictures.
can i ask what film roll youre using in the pictures you took in this video?
thanks and keep up the AMAZING work <3
Did you guys travel recently or is this from last year? Is it not cold now?