Life In Tokyo #6 ATMs and Ueno Station

[gangster301]

Am I the only one who rewatches this awesome series every couple of months?

[Kysen10]

hahahahahaha

[deathletter69]

good lord...an american I DONT want to smash in the face until death

[optikscoperz910]

Congratulations on your video.

[rawkarpojk]

@wellytopjohnny Have a nice stay dude. Ueno is awesome!

[clapandtouch]

Man... Japanese ATM be trollin'

[WillTheUnhuggable]

You remind me of Ross from FRIENDS

[link0587]

@WillTheUnhuggable To me he looks more like a Charlie Sheen for some reason :D

[Pacmanvice]

Oi, You know a Samurai gotta jump, Nike FTW!

[NotoriousPimp24]

The Monk is wearing New Balance. NEW BALANCE! Not Nike.

[SaturatedLife1]

Why would they do such a thing?! Why?!

[johnkx]

lol at the monk with sneakers

[sakuravsino123]

lol you are so funny, I really love watching your videos :)

[deogrou]

xD MONK WITH NIKES FTW!

[Draidic]

Haha, Oh man the monk was the best.

-sponsored by Nike

[Revansmask17]

I guess sandals became very un-comfortable for the munk.

Oh and,I would complain to if I had to wear sandals most of my years.

[Eclipseoraw]

a monk wearing Nikes...i guess sandals went out of style for them.

[greenlocomotive]

wow this looks so old, aww nestalgia

[RamboCambo253]

LMFAO that monk and his sneakers rofl.

[ALuckyDonkey]

hahaha, i feel bad for that guy. oh well.

come to think of it, i've never looked at a monks feet for shoes... hmmmm. new hobby? maybe.

[Rhodrye]

I loved the fact that at 'Yodobashi camera', aswell as at 'Big camera', i could use my visa card without any problem but at the duty-free shop at kansai *international* airport, it didn't work.

[ALuckyDonkey]

bic camera*

[ajsnaruto]

lol that monk at the end LMAO cooney your vids are awesome

[allenlindley]

how hard is it to use an american visa credit card in japan

[VanSpeedwagon]

I used my Visa card in many places, and had no problem at all.

[Shicomm]

Here is a handy tip , just use the atm machine at the post office ;)

They're easy to find and they do have full english guidance.

Works for me at least ;)

[ieatgluexxx]

Yeah...Japanese ATMs are the plague of my existence...

Learn Japanese? Yeah...good idea!! Why didn't I think of that!?

[rainsan]

i'm surprised the thing didn't say 'gomenesai' over and over again.

[chcknutsck]

lol that monk was wearing New Balance. I have some shoes that look like that too.

[LitlePrinzess]

Wow your realy lucky to live in Tokyo.

[bradslvrdude]

I know right...

Its 5 am And I'm still watching these videos.

Thanx Cooney

[xMirax]

OMG YOUR V-LOGS ARE AWESOME!!!

[lateblossom]

I wonder how common it is to see those monks around Japan.

[rasha4japan]

WHY WOULD YOU PUT AN ENGLISH BUTTON SO THAT THE ATM CAN APOLOGIZE FOR NOT SPEAKING english ...

ENGLISH BUTTON ENGLISH WHAHAHAHAH dx

[livegorgeouslygreen]

that was the funniest thing I have ever seen. Why? Why would they put and English button? Why?

[Jehosh27]

seems like a nice place to take a walk, especially for someone like me. (a writer) Are there lots of places like that?

[Oceansnz]

heaps.

[asked93]

hahahaha xD

[marafi]

LOL Your hilarious. How did you get a job in tokoyo and how did you get your apartment? Are you by yourself?

[G1NZOU]

Ｅｎｇｌｉｓｈ　ｂｕｔｔｏｎ，

Ｅｎｇｌｉｓｈ！

（？＿？）

[wachmekillu]

i wasnt expecting a brit lol

[laviah19]

haha nice shoes monk

gotta love this guy for posting these awesome vids

[unrealscythe]

Omg it's raiden. he's got nikey trainers.

[StringsCrusader]

Yeeaah those aren't Nike's. That's a company called New Balance.

[figsmavs]

youre hilarious! why are you in tokyo?

[ripzombie]

Why not?

[giakkaru]

lol japanese is really easy to learn.. if you are in japan...and are talented with languages...and like weird languages :)

no really..i learned basic japanese in 2 years

[ripzombie]

Either that's not easy or you're not talented with languages.. :)

[StringsCrusader]

LOL

[XxDoNkEy]

hey cooney how did u learn the language when u got there ? did u take class courses ?

[Elle7491]

Yaaaar a English person i Tokyo lol

they are all either American or some other kind of nationality when i searchToyo on Youtube :P

[officerbawden17]

man i live in japan i swear that atm machine is cursed i am happy i can speak and translate japanese but ya ueno station is a cool place to go if you ever visit here you should check it out

[chibixaileen]

well don't worry because today were going to guide you through the process on how to use a japanese ATM machine-- 0:32 LOL

[REdMAPLEfilms]

awesome shoes at the end lol!! ^_^

[moica34]

I died when you panned down to his shoes at the end.

Hilarious!

[TimeManInJail]

nice... nike!

[rphinks]

new balance.

[watermelonlara]

Niceeee!! i liked the ending ^o^

cool shoes!!

[ocean96113]

lol the guy with the shoes

[gena]

rofl

[kimmykun]

New Balance represent

[neesayer]

Reminds me of trying to use an ATM in Hiroshima that didn't have English language translation. You feel like you should be able to figure it out, because hey, an ATM is an ATM, right? But then you realize that if you happen to push the wrong button (or sequence of buttons) the machine might keep your card. Frustrating.

Fortunately, a lot of the ATMs in Tokyo and Yokohama have the English translation. Not so when you travel around the rest of the country, however.

[SnarkyBarnacle]

The very end with the sneakers, "one of these things is not like the other" came to mind.

[iheartnurdz]

Holy shit, $12 for a can of spam? Wow.

[ssheylaaa]

yeah =[

[Jackthemeat]

its 3 cans for 1200 yen.

its more like $4.35 per can.

[iheartnurdz]

Ah, I didn't see that.  Well, that's a little more reasonable.

[ilikelimegreen1234]

lol who was that dude at the very end....??

[biglardass]

Such a lonely little boy...

[APOKALYPSE34]

The end is just prue greatness!!!

[xtinaa890]

I just laughed out loud, lmao

[InuAva]

wow expensive spam.., nice shoes dude! i got nikes too...

[InuAva]

oh opps...there new balance...oh well :P nice vid!!!

[GimmethatAK]

spam!

[animekoi]

those shoes r way better than kung fu shoes. they last longer

[Uzitachi]

lol dude cant get any better! can it?

[akinatsukana]

wow the nike's caught me off guard lol! awesome

[Rimpytipy]

rolf the guy looks all serious then he's wearing nikies lol.

[FatesWishes]

I love the guy in the new balance shoes LOL!!

[promontorium]

I met up with a woman underneath those train tracks. We walked around for about 15 minutes. Went back to her place.

[lonewolfgirl]

Yeah! now i know where to get spam when i go to Tokyo!

[JermaineATL]

new balances??? ROFL

[RantNRavinFection]

lol english button just to say F YOU, LEARN JAPANESE lol

[simtwo2007]

is that raiden the god of thunder at the end

[JermaineATL]

that was raiden with new balances... He has a new since of balance with new balance...

[spinofdoom]

LOL

kevins voice in the start is like those 'TV Shopping Commercial' Narrator kinda voice. prett funny

[SumAznKid215]

Lol that Munk was wearing sneakers LAwl!

[lonewolfgirl]

Yeah, those sneaks really stook out....

I totally lamo!

[Zeemis]

Jump Boots, LOL

So that Zelda item does exist!

[JermaineATL]

that reminds me i bought a megaton hammer the other day...

[hydenwings]

LOL that bank machine is so jokes

[A1steaksauce1]

$1.20 for a big can of spam in japan? I pay $3.20.....

FUUUUUUUCCCCCKKKKKK!!!!!

[michellokafor]

plz people atleast be able to read hiragana and katakana when you get there katakana is much easier and used alot because there are alot of american imports/businesses there i never been there but i know my facts

[Thesmitster]

Goes without saying. Being able to read hiragana and katakana will help loads!

[xUpperClassK9x]

Yup, but ya also need to know the meanings... If not, you'll be like, "okay, this reads ha-ji-me... And this reads o-wa-ri... Now... Which stupid button means start?!?!"

[AbstractLogistics]

Dude that guy at the end with the strange get-up with the new balances on! ahahah i was weak!

[oneofzone6]

rice with something LMFAO

[pingster89]

hey loving this atm, great to watch during the early early mornings when my off peak comes in ... thnx tokyocooney

[mt37222]

Wow, so there are actually clothes out there that Made In US! Awsome. We need more like them here in the states.

[amentalpicture]

Dammit! What is that intro song you used.... it's on the tip of my tongue... HELP!

[tokyocooney]

Its from a Jon Spencer song called "Afro"

[epic619]

damn that atm~!

[freeofgreed]

"sorry the information is only provided in japanese" lmao rofl omg haha so funny

[Kazuzoo]

I liked the last clip.

[12ealDeal]

Kevin you just got yourself another subscriber :D

Can you do an episode about music venues and gigging in Japan?

Awesome vid!

[hayaisame]

LMAO!informations only provided in japanese ahahahah and the monk wearing nike shoes, awesome!

[BugattiV8]

hahahaha that is an awesome ending. what a traditional outfit...then nikes! haha

[iamdbeat]

i think the logo is for NEW BALANCE shoes. a check logo is for Nike

[superritz]

that sucks about the ATMs...how are me and my sister going to get money when we go...

[KurizoruNoKiku]

Man..that buddhist guy was there when I was in ueno. haha

[ACTORnSCREENWRITER]

what's he do there?

[chaos18999]

lmao

[SatsugaishaTheOtaku]

3:43 Ninja..with runners

[ACTORnSCREENWRITER]

he looked like RAIDEN from Mortal Kombat

[NicolasJay43]

I was able to get money out of the ATMs at the various 7-11 convenience stores... plus there is a full English walk through. It'd be a good temporary solution for those who don't read Japanese well.

[Soteniliene]

Omg, the monk in Nikes.

And

[ilovehollycombs]: He also kind of sounds like him. Wait. Wait, ROSS? IS THAT YOU? IN JAPAN? Is that where you went?! Shame, Ross. Not telling us.

Or maybe its just coincidence.

Also, could you perhaps do something more on Monks?

[masterman321]

fighter plane during wwII

[flarekary]

that was hilarious with the monk and tennish shoes LOL

[shinobei14]

lmao u reacted to that english thing exactly like i would

[SaladinV]

camera155, i think youre right xD

[swtaznphnix]

lol! loved the monk's new balance shoes... ^^

[cinecyclist]

i'm so glad there's a ueno in tokyo... if it was all shibuya's and harajuku's i don't think i would have fallen in love with tokyo.

[camera155]

There is probably a little camera on those ATM's filming how pissed off the foreigners get when they cant get their money... and they put the clips on a Japanese gameshow so they can laugh at us...

[masterman321]

lol

[ilovehollycombs]

u look like ross from friends :D

[hiyaaaa619]

lolfor the guys shoes XD

[srzy]

wow 12 dollars for spam =X

[boomstick3000]

I lold at your commentary about Japanese ATMs.

[Strideo1]

Who doesn't?

[bakeee]

haha

[afronathan]

Those ATMs are teases, my japanese is poor at best so another obstacle

[FuturesCEO]

100th rating, and very interesting ATM lol.

[Vinniebearinpa]

The end shot with the Monk was priceless! LOL!

[robochrish]

I love spam vut £6 is a bit steep!

[xcheerluverx]

sorry-

00:30-00:32

thats what i meant

xDDD

[xcheerluverx]

lmao-

00:30-00:31

:)

[angelzrain33]

hahaah monk wearing nike =]

[bluA7]

New Balance =]

[xXoOfallenangelOoXx]

erm.. NEW balance ^^

[gogitasan]

dude your blogs are so funny your kiling me

[xfredx]

i think you right, the japanese atm machines have a sense of humor. if i ever goto japan you have to help me

[SDRockman]

I just used the ones in the post office where its all in english and doesnt hate you, but I really hate the voice on it.

[0010101253]

rasist ATM machine hahahaha. I want some clothes like that monk!

[dukkie69]

the shoes were new balance, not nike

[angelusofdeath]

JAJAJA the monk was the best part!

Niiiikeeee, a monk with style

[vasumitra247]

hahaha i love you ahaha

[arinistan]

a monk....with teneshoes! lol that made my day :p

[madhattergirl33]

I love your video blogs ^^ Thanks for sharing!

[Chyera]

at least the atm machine's english was good enough to be able to tell you it didn't speak english ;)

[Kamirykun]

that was a really cruel joke. bad ATM machine bad.

[sweetaddyline]

I laughed so hard at the english button. Oh..great. Yours is the only blog I watch. Entertainment galore. Just stay in Tokyo so you can keep producing such nuggets of pure cinimatic joy.

[tokyocooney]

Thanks thats very kind.

[LordForeigner]

Was that a 12 dollar can of spam?

(P.S. - don't mind my name...)

[tokyocooney]

12 dollars for a twelve pack... but even then its still pricey for pig lips and butt cheeks

[mikezx2]

i like ur funny theory about the machines having identity and not liking foreigners

[roycen]

aww yeah, a new one! well, new for me

[FoxLady2]

LMAO that dude in the last scene... with sneakers... Vivre la globalization! *sarcasm* LOL

[jescalia]

Love your vids, Kev. Keep them coming. nJoe

[DivineContrast]

PWNING :D ahahahahahaa

[tokyokensuzuki]

Is he Bill Nye the Science Guy???

[drakgrotta]

great video! :D

make more :)

[poolman802]

Cooney, I LOVE your stuff. I always think of seinfeldisms with your stuff. Why do you add "machine" to ATM i mean the m stands for machine, like PIN number, what's the deal with braile on the drive-thru ATM i mean blind people don't drive do they? and why do we call it a drive-thru? keep up the funnies!

[Smashingblue]

You bring up a lot of real world observations, while for this video it's a bit of a joke. (not entirely based in reality)

Any ATM that has an English option will have main instructions in English. However if you go into certain options, they're won't be an English translation for it.

[Smashingblue]

As a rule, short of taking money from a debit card, most ATM's offer only Japanese instructions. (trying to get money using a credit card is rarely something that is in English or is even offered on a lot of ATM's for foreign credit cards)

I could be mistaken and Cooney found one that has an English option for no viable reason at all, but doubtful. Frustraton is still there, in that it's suprising why all options wouldn't be translated.

[HAYBB]

xD; Well it's nice to know Nike can serve the god in prayer so well. xD; They didn't even match D:! At least if they were lighter of something.

D: Yeah I never understood sitations like that where they make you jump through hoops only to wind up right where you started. Doesn't that make THEM waste energy by having to put that in there?

Ah, silly people.

Thanks again for another great video. xD;

Keep it up!

[funnydaddy]

Great video! I love your work. You capture the soul of living in Japan.

[nobby300]

Another Great Video !

Thank you :)

Amusing and educational :p

Btw, How's little Kenji ?

[hgzee]

nice.

[animephr33k]

Omg! That fellow at the end amused the crap out of me!

:P You should have an update on the Kenji situation every couple videos.

[tokyocooney]

Yes, I'll certainly have to do kenji the fish updates. Everyday he survives is an honest shock to me as I can't believe anything can actually survive in my apartment. Also, I've recently pimped his crib, so I'll need to show that in the next vid.

[AzNxBuddha]

yay, another great vid :)

[RevXanatos]

Hilarious as always Cooney, and thanks for showing the market that sales peanut butter! The shot with the guy in the mismatch outfit is funny as hell, dude. I can't wait to see your next video.

BTW, how is your fish Kenji doing?

[RevXanatos]

Hilarious as always Cooney, and thanks for showing the market that sales peanut butter! The shot with the guy in the mismatch outfit is funny as hell, dude. I can't wait to see your next video.

BTW, how is your fish Kenji doing?

[lostcanuck]

great vid :) lookin foward to the next one!