Jason in Tokyo- Vlog #1 - Ueno eki

[eyesonvoi]

Thanks for posting this video! That was my station and I liked it. Actually, Asakusa of the Ginza metro line was my station but since I didn't want to spend money for the tickets (I had the JR pass) I walked everyday to Ueno station. Ueno is very nice.

So it's pretty cheap to get from the airport to Tokyo? I thought it was more expensive. I didn't know the prices b/c of the JR pass.

[crashcoolman]

Have fun in Tokyo! Thank you for the entertaining videos!

[myargonauts]

haha - I totally did that at Ueno station on Friday - looking for a shop and then realizing I had to leave to go to the subway instead of the regular train, it didn't let me out when I swiped the card a 2nd time to leave. But the station attendant just shook his head, said "Silly gaijin, Suica is for Nihonjin" and let me go. :D

(I"m kidding of course, the station staff people were always nice and helpful when I needed them)

[WhiteMatrix2006]

I really think it's cool Jason that even though you're in Tokyo, you are still willing to make a lot of videos for your Youtube viewers like myself. Thank you very much. I really appreciate it. Great view from there.

-Billy-

[myargonauts]

Hey Billy -

No worries - glad you're enjoying them. I make em for me too - memories of places I've been and things I've done.

More coming soon!

[Chick6517]

It is hard to pick just one prettiest place....BUT I was fortunate enough to see the Nasrid Palace in the Al Hambra AT NIGHT. They are SPECTACULAR at night and since the rest of the Al Hambra is closed, there are no large crowds to deal with....

[BusanKevin]

Have a great time in Tokyo! Hope I can get there sometime soon as well :)

[kansaiPJ]

Ditto Jason!

[lleverfreell]

"and I made a great two-part advice vlog with the help of the other ALTs for you JET applicants"

Whoa, I thought the last group advice video was the last you would make. Good to know that there is another one to look forward to. =)

And OMG no snow in Tokyo, ii na~

[myargonauts]

I got so lucky and had spectacular weather all weekend - made it so much nicer to walk around.

[usodatoitteyojoe]

Your videos are always so interesting and informative! Thank you so much for taking the time to film and upload them to youtube~

Enjoy your time in Tokyo! =)

[audwocjf]

is that where you can take the skyliner(?) ?

cuz i took the skyliner from Narita to Ueno but the site doesnt seem familar to me..^^;; just wondering

[myargonauts]

I don't know about a Skyliner - but I didn't see anything like that near Ueno station.

[audwocjf]

oops.. never mind. i was wrong~

the station i was talking about is keisei ueno station near ueno koen. ^^;; ya i guess then i've never been to JR Ueno station haha.

[Niiickoh]

Thanks for sharing. :)

I can't wait until I can visit Tokyo! Just watching your vid gives me goosebumps. It looks so exciting. Can't wait to see more!

(And you looked a little chilly compared to the beautiful sunny coastline you were on just a vid or two ago. :p)

[hexhatexmexnot]

The sucia card is like the oyster cards you use in London. Granted you have to pay for zones v. per ride but the swiping it over to get throught the gates is the same.

Good vid! Keep em coming!

[42317]

So you shaved... what was the point of the beard then? :-)

[JohnMathers69]

Cool!! Im going to tokyo this June!!! Going to be soo much fun. Nice vid, keep them coming!

-john

[TheMeditron]

I miss tokyo :P Last time I was out there on business I went with my co-workers somewhere in ginza and we did tabihodai and nomihodai on some shabu shabu... all I know is about 5 hours later we were in a karaoke bar singing thriller together.

[sweeneagle16]

Thank you so much for doing these videos, Jason! My interview with JET is on Feb. 20th and these have been so helpful and interesting.

Ganbatte kudasai!

[ElevenColors]

Eek! Ueno! Beware of the Chinese ladies offering massages!

Wish I had more sleep during the week so I could be more sociable.

Besides that, welcome to Tokyo!

It is very strange hearing all that city background noise in one of your videos.

[Daichen]

glad everything went smoothly for you. I can never figure out the train system in Tokyo, and I've been to Tokyo quite often lol

[myargonauts]

Did you see the huge glass cube behind me with the creepy giant stuffed panda? What's that all about?? :P

[TheBowlerHatGuy]

oystercard... like in London... there'll be a database with all your travels on it :) is there much public space cctv surveillance in Tokyo/Japan

[myargonauts]

On the subway and in the stations there is - they have signs up warning you that you are being watched. My guess is it stems from the Sarin attacks back in the 90s, but it could be simple security.

[blackberrybunny]

Did you get a haircut? Looks nice!!

Indian food in Tokyo, awesome! In the future, after I visit Japan, India is my second destination.

My theory: In Japan the food is beautiful looking, but not so much to my taste. Whereas, in India, the food doesn't look nearly so pretty, yet tastes amazing! LOL And vice versa for the desserts: In Japan, beautiful and tasty desserts. In India, they are kinda plain looking, still pretty, but not as tasty. More milk based desserts. JMTC.

[myargonauts]

I'm still full from the all-you-can eat nan bread. :)

I didn't get a haircut, but I shaved my beard just before I came, so maybe that's what you noticed. :D

[loczster]

LOL...you look like you were in pain. Got use to the quiet life in the village huh??..lol

great vid

[myargonauts]

haha - yeah, you should've seen me on the train tonight - leaving Shibuya at 11:30 with about 500,000 other people at the same time...  LOL

Way too crowded for this inaka boy

[Zojo87]

Lol, we have those 'suika' cards in London. They're called 'oyster' cards.

Looking forward to your next vlogs.

[myargonauts]

damn convenient aren't they!

[Zojo87]

Convenient..YES!!! I get a months travelcard on it all the time for all zones in London.

Due to the credit crunch travel has gone up though :-( This student is not best pleased.

Take care!!!

[GoForkYourself]

damn, looks like the city of the future.

[PiratePotatoe]

Always did wonder about those cards, seen that you don't even have to take it off your wallet to charge it, awesome. Looking forward to more vids from Tokyo, you are awesome with these vlogs

[AJSensei]

Go to Hard Rock Cafe.

[myargonauts]

weird... I did go there today for the desert and drink "set" - a sundae and ice tea for 780yen. mmmmm....

[AJSensei]

Your in my neck of the woods now.

[myargonauts]

wonderful weather we're having....  ;)

[AJSensei]

Yea it's not as cold as cold as up North. We haven't had any snow in Tokyo yet this season.