FIRST TIME HERE: JAPAN - Full Episode HD 

That was a bit painful to watch. I don't see the point of complaining especially when you did not do your homework before going to a foreign country. for the most part Tokyo is very english friendly. Train stations are in both english and Japanese, so are the announcements. Know the weather / rainy seasons, best time to come to is fall or spring. Avoid summer as it is brutally humid. Food is cheap, lots of great local spots. As for the not eating in public.yes that is very rude to do, hence if you notice it is super clean. Your food smell may bother someone ( please don't ever eat on the subway) Pick up a rail pass before you come, you can travel on the Shinkansen and have access some jr stations. I have been lucky to visit to visit Japan many times, as I type this I am in Tokyo and loving it :)

Positive minded travelers describe new things as interesting while depressing/ negative minded travelers will describe them as weird.

Such a friendly man at 11:20! One of the reasons I'd love to visit Japan is because of their kindness and friendliness towards people. I'd feel very safe in the fact that the Japanese are very helpful, expecting no reward in return. ^^ The guy who gave you free umbrellas made me smile :)

... "No one talks." Well, yeah, they're walking by themselves, what did you expect? No one is just going to randomly yell while they are alone. Unless they are crazy.

Travel 10,000 kilometers. Eat at McDonalds.

Great video, I am actually visiting Japan now and will be in Kyoto next week, any chance you recall the name of the store or street the man gave the 2 free umbrellas? I want to visit his store, show him the video, and buy a bunch of stuff I don't need to repay his kindness.

I don't want to sound mean or like I'm having a stab at you both, but yikes smile. You're in a beautiful country with so many wonders! Yet all I hear from you guys are moans, and harsh words about Japanese culture and their apparent 'weird' rules. I'd love to be there seeing the treasures Japan holds! Unfortunately I'm not so lucky yet, but hopefully sometime in the future. Remember how fortunate you are.

Most depressing travel show ever X)

You will never find more nicer people then the Japanese.

Worst tourists ever, giving advice as well, I wouldn't take one thing from this video. They absolutely failed to capture the Japanese culture. You guys really need to organize your trips better and appreciate them too that's my advice to you. If I was someone who's never been to Japan before, you guys wouldn't encourage me to visit Japan, you'd scare me away.

if I would have watched this as a first reference to go to japan idk if I would want to go ... they complain so much but it's only their own fault for not doing any research. They barely experience some real Japan culture ... and they rather go to mcdonalds ... I mean you guys even make me depressed -_-

So much a shock for these two! They must be happy to be back and safe in America...

I hate him. But, I hate her so much more. This must be the exact definition of "first world problems". I guess it's cool to act unamused? Like they can do better at anything? Doubtful. I'm almost certain neither of these people have ever struggled with anything remotely challenging. They complain about everything. Literally. Zero personality, wait, they do have bad personalities. And don't tell me they get paid doing this. How the hell did they get this gig? Right when this girl got the bad fortune, I thought to myself, there was no other option, reality is correct at that moment, Lol.

THe girl reminds me of the sadness emotion from the movie Inside Out

The hosts were really awkward

Yes people DO talk in Japan. But how are they supposed to talk when you don't speak their language? And they're also doing whats called 'Going about their own business'.Perhaps you've heard of it. What were you expecting your first day there?

People seem lovely there, how nice of that man to give away 2 umbrellas to a couple of strangers in need ^^

They look bored. Is this supposed to be depressing? I don't wanna travel with these guys.

I rarely comment on any video. But I'm going to comment on this because I HATE it so much. When you are travelling around the world and filming at least pretend to respect some of there etiquette and culture. Rather than make a face and go 'there's so many weird rules here' try to understand why maybe? You two shouldn't be embarrassing yourself on youtube really.

Just when I thought this video was getting boring, some random Japanese guy gives these two an umbrella--no payment required, no conditions, no nothing. If that's not humanity in action, I don't know what is. Wow.

nice place, terrible tourists. This couple's facial expression is like ' really? Are you fucking kidding me?'

Normally I woudln´t be that harsh, but this is just very poor. Even excusing the whole " look bored & talk in short sentences while you stare at the camera with a petrified expression trying to be cool" thing, there is no way to justify such a way of blowing money doing virtually nothing interesting at all. Of the whole Kyoto stay the only thing I really got clear is that you guys got wet. Ah yes, you also showed two images of the place you were actually visiting. I ´ve never saw anyone with a minimum of adventurous spirit eating in McDonalds while you arrived to a culinary wonderland, or worrying about hotels that much for that matter.

Like most of the comments mention, these two travellers make one of the most boring and worst travel-shows. Four-day-trip for two major cities in Japan as their first visit is ridiculous to begin with, where the culture is so unique and deep. Many people will spend four days just in one island! And if one travels abroad with no planning, at least be prepared to enjoy every unpredicted incident like rain. Smile! Yes, a physical smile will change your mentality and attitude. If they thought the silence of lone walkers on the street was "weird" (personally, if I witness all those lone walkers talking to themselves, I would feel more "weird" and worrying), may I say that the woman was so very WEIRD not to respond whatsoever, apart from a couple of blank glances, to that kind man's offer of umbrellas. If they are still travelling abroad, DO TRY to enjoy all experiences that you'd never encounter in your home neighbourhood, unless you get dragged in a crime scene or something, of course.

I know you guys are travelling the world and all but as tourists, you guys should have at least learned how to say hello and thank you in Japanese... The world doesn't acclimate to you, you should acclimate to the world...

I think this video should be retitled "How To Be A Clueless Tourist In Japan." Lessons could include "How to not buy an umbrella when it's raining" or "How to feel that everything different from your culture/country is normal and everything else is 'weird'" or "How to not make eye-contact when saying 'thanks'" or even "How to wait until the last moment to find accommodations and then be shocked by the price."

Ah getting caught in the rain, losing your way, all of which they don't usually show you on travel shows, love it!

I love Japan one day i will visit they have such an amazing culture ^.^

Saving up for a trip to Japan next year, spending 2 weeks there next October. Watching these videos of people traveling there makes me giddy with anticipation.

Great video. It reminds me of traveling as a 20 something in a foreign country and with a minimum of planning and knowledge, having a great time despite screw ups. Fast forward about 40 years and I'm planning a first time trip to Tokyo and Kyoto. Hope I make out as well.

Zero personalities, act like u got some life in you guys...you r young come on...dissapointed

Hi!! I'm Japanese!! Japan is so nice?? You make a mistake, 日本国 ❌ 日本 ⭕️

ok it starts raining. Get umbrellas!! Give a buck and stay dry, instead of moaning for half the video of being wet! that's just stupid! And then you need to buy new clothes... Also, you're in Japan and go to mcdonalds? come on!! avoid your american food and taste something else for once!

11:28 This is why we love Japan.

What a nice man!! That's so considerate of him.

Man.... Those streets are so clean. America you find trash all over the place. Then America you hear people talking everywhere. Over there it's so quiet and soothing. Doesn't even sound boring. The streets looks so clean you could sleep on them. The lights are beautiful. Japan, Tokyo is DEFINITELY where I'm going when I'm older.

1: "Nothing is in English" in Tokyo? LOL! You're having a laugh. There's a crazy amount of English in Tokyo, you're never more than a few meters from an English speaker and all the signs are bilingual. 2: "Hoslels are a great way to travel around Japan" err no. There are hardly any hostels in Japan outside of a few cities

with all that gear they didnt even pack an umbrella?

I hope you guys know, it is considered rude to talk too loud. it is also considered rude to talk on the bullet train.

This was painfully motivating for me to go travel, can't be less prepared than this L0L.

why would you go to a foreign country...and not know any of the language? :/

That rock garden has more personality than Emily.

These two hosts are really cringy and honestly come off as pretty rude in general. They're both so negative, especially the guy. I get that they had some road bumps but they obviously didn't do much research at all and seemed really disrespectful of the local customs. If you're going to be negative about differences in other countries compared to America, you shouldn't be hosting a travel show. (Not to mention, WHY go to McDonalds when theres so much local food, wut)

Like if youre here because of buzzfeed !

Personally, I prefer Japan's quiet transport system - in my area there are always shouts or people loudly talking on their phone and occasionally fights on the train.

good job with this adam!

aww the man who gave you the umbrella is so nice!!!!!!!

This is just so ironic...one of the most beautiful cities presented by boring presenters. Sorry.

I stayed in Japan for about 1 year. Personal experience, you HAVE to know Japanese. Or should I say, you should know at least basic japanese to really enjoy all the places. Japan has so many subtleties that one can easily miss out on. Document your trip well, and you will cherish it forever! :) I use this app called hindsites on android. Happy journey! :D

maps that are Japanese in Japan...shouldn't be too surprising

And here I was, thinking that packing a foldable travel umbrella and having a rain cover for your rucksack would be common sense especially when having an expensive camera with you.

Worst travelers to date, I've been to Japan and you guys don't know how to capture an amazing moment if it stared you in the face. Japan is a fabulous country to visit, and all you did was put it to shame. Smh

This is possibly the most depressing travel documentary I've ever seen.

anyone else come from buzzfeed?

Man, these videos make me miss Japan so much. I spent 2 months over there and just seing Kyoto and Tokyo again in this video brings a lot of memories back. Nice job, I really enjoyed it.

Awesome video, really enjoyable footages. Just one thing bother me, you guys wasn't even trying to speak japanese, the world isn't obliged to speak english. I don't mean to be rude or something but as the "errol mahinay" commented, try to learn a bit of japanese language.

-"We have been in Japan for only a couple of hours, and we went to McDonalds!!" Begins searching Seven Eleven and Family Mart.. Goes to McDonalds... again... -"We are waiting at the middle of the street, in the middle of the night, no one is talking!!" Americans are here, where are the fireworks?!! -"There is water coming down from the sky!! What is it?!!" Walks around complaining until some shop owner pitty and gives them umbrellas.. -Maps in Japan are in Japanese!!! Unbelievable!! -Goes to sushi restaurant, pours soya sauce onto sushi, drops sushi, then eats it with his hands, As it already should've been at the beginning.. - Guy silently complains: "I'm still annoying but not interesting... Even in Japan..." -Girl silently complains: "Food is good here, I won't be able to complain about not being able to get fat"

Wow most depressing people ever. They are like complaining the WHOLE time. They are in Kyoto and they're complaining about the rain. Why didn't you buy umbrellas? Like Wtf, There are so many stuff to do in Kyoto and they go to two temple. And then Tokyo... They go to McDonalds... You don't go to Japan to eat a Hamburger... (Yes, they ate in other places, which includes Oh Surprise! SUSHI. So predictable.) The only good point goes to the film maker, the video was well-made.

So the biggest flaw with this concept is that you've made a travel show about two tourists who seem shocked that they might find it difficult to travel around a country that has a very different culture and where they have no possible way to understand the language without any planning. Such an ignorant bunch of people. Firstly, it's a total myth that Japan is expensive. The transport system there is incredible, my only criticism is that it's very easy to get lost finding the right platforms or taking the correct exit in the Tokyo Subway as it's poorly signposted. Also, the subway is run by 2 groups, Tokyo Metro and Toei, so it can be daunting the first time you use it. The ticket machines though have an English option, which the hosts incorrectly said they didn't, and an unlimited day pass is 1,000 Yen. If you're visiting Japan and intend to travel between cities it's worth getting a Japan Rail Pass, which you organise before leaving your country and is only available to foreigners and gives you unlimited travel on any JR run vehicle, which includes the Shinkansen bullet trains, local trains, buses and the Tokyo Monorail. Obviously the hosts didn't have this and had to spend a lot on the trains because they didn't plan anything. As for accommodation, if you are expecting to travel to a country during one of it's peak seasons (cherry blossom season culminating in Golden Week) don't complain that you can't find a cheap hotel, of which there are many, because you didn't book in advance. I bet that $300 hotel was beautiful though. The food in Japan is reason enough to travel there, some of the best restaurants are in the train stations and while you can spend a lot on a meal (I spent 15,000 Yen/about £100 on a single course once) the majority is really cheap, try Okonomiyaki as a great example of really cheap and extremely satisfying Japanese cuisine. There's nothing wrong with going to McDonalds, I went when I was there because even that was different from what I was used to and looked delicious (I was also a little inebriated), but with the nation's cuisine at your disposal it didn't really warrant inclusion in a travel show. I doubt your host realised how disrespectful he was being with the sushi either. English is everywhere in Japan, most signs relating to travel will have the Kanji and the Romanic form of the word and it's spoken reasonably well in the cities. In fact when I travelled through the countryside all of the young school kids were desperate to practice their English. The people are very quick to try their best to help and will really appreciate foreigners attempting to speak a little Japanese, simply a sumimasen (excuse me) here or an ohaiyu gozaimasu (good morning) there will go a long way. Considering you're the one visiting their country, the arrogant complaint that nothing is in English is stupid and incorrect. The observation that no one talks is rubbish, people are always talking however courtesy is deeply ingrained in their culture so they often make sure that they're not bothering other people by keeping their voices down. Tokyo is the largest metropolitan area in the world but apart from nightspots like Shibuya, Akihabara, Ginza Roppongi and Shinjuku it's very quiet, has very little traffic and is very peaceful. The only people who were ever being too loud and rude during my visit happened to be tourists. Same goes for the consumption of food, as long as you're not making a mess and keeping as private as you can be you'll be fine. The cameraman did a great job though and the editing was brilliant. Shame about the concept.

seriously? going to mcdonalds when your in a country of culturally rich food like seriously?? i am so pissed off at this video

"Special Thanks to: the umbrella man" :D made me smirk hard

I honestly don't know why you guys didn't plan things in advance, like hotel rooms, umbrellas etc.. As for you characterization of Japan having "weird" rules, I don't know why you would expect things to be the same as where ever it is you come from (I assume somewhere in the US), it is a different country after all. Maybe a little more research into the customs in Japan should have been done, including a little bit of the language - even just a phrasebook would have been helpful, and I don't know why you didn't have one. Finally, you looked as if you hated being in Japan, based on the amount of complaining. I am sorry to say so, but that is my reaction to this video.

No other country like Japan, polite people, high tech & super clean...love it !

Most current existing travel shows and amateur travel vlogs show hosts enjoying themselves during their trip and entice viewers to embark on their own adventure to experience and appreciate different cultures. Apparently FIRST TIME HERE's slogan "A DIFFERENT KIND OF TRAVEL SHOW" means they wanted to instead show ill-prepared people fumble around reinforcing negative Western stereotypes. Everything is described simply as "weird". How charming... If you don't have 27 minutes to endure the entire video allow me to summarize: "Two people arrive in Japan with no travel plans and proceed to complain about Japanese people, places, and things. Everything is super weird. Nothing is exciting. Next Episode: South Africa... we hope it didn't suck as much as Japan did." Finally, there are at least two other shows that show Westerners embarrassing themselves abroad so there really isn't a need for another one like FIRST TIME HERE. SEE: An Idiot Abroad (Ricky Gervais forces an ignoramus to travel the world and film him complaining), Departures (Two Canadians travel the world and one of them complains a lot).

I just booked my tickets to Japan!! I'm super excited!! Thanks for sharing; video was AMAZING quality. I noticed a lot of commenters here were pretty rude. As for me, I'm glad you showed some of the struggles your travel group went through. It really helps prepare me for the trip and know what to expect. I will def bring an umbrella

I'm planning a trip to Japan next October and all I can say is that these travelers should have done a little bit more research about Japan, its culture, manners and etiquette, and pretty much better planning (weather, hotel, transportation, etc.). It's definitely a good quality production, but a positive more happier vibe would have been nice to see.

btw for anyone going on a budget trip remember you can buy food at 100 yen shops its pretty much a dollar store and you can also buy cheap food at 7/11 they have western foods in those. Have a safe trip everyone!

Nice. I kinda enjoy it. very real. I missed comfort food when I travel so I think it is ok to film going into McDonald's -- not the most exciting choice in Japan but understandable. But I do agree that the 'weird' comments and 'errie' 'quiet' bits are a bit insensitive. Japanese are very particular about social etiquette so they r super polite and quiet.

ah 'the umbrella experience' in Japan is pretty famous! Its nice that you could show this to interested people, becoz in Japan people often give you an umbrella to help you when your're in need. I love that deep respect and compassion in that country.

えーと。 傘を差されないのは全くの自由ですけど、濡れたままお座敷に入りこむのは、どうかと思います。湿気が多い気候なので傷みが進み易いから。お国と同じと安易に考えないで下さいませ。

You go all the way to Japan and go to Mcdonalds??? lol sad! typical Americans that think everybody should speak English, have some common sense and culture, at least learn to say please and thank you !

This should be called Umbrella Quest.

The only reason i am here is to add &pow=1&nohtml5=1 to the end of the link and make it comic book mode

You ate McDonald's in Japan! Sacrilege!

You guys don't seem very enthusiastic about being in Japan. I'm sorry, I love the footage and your cameraman takes really good shots but your hosts are severely bringing the whole thing down. When I went in 2009 I smiled and talked to people and DID MY RESEARCH and had an amazing time solo!

Okay these two tourist seems nice people , thing is it seems the director of this show "First time here" made the idea of traveling in comedic way look so silly and almost stupid , there's a different between making people smile/laugh and making them laugh at you .

That was so nice of that man to hand out those umbrellas....I must go to Japan! Even the people seem awesome

Im not Japanese I'm all the Mexican u can get but i would like to visit their but...idk.. I wish i knew more of japans culture and traditions can some one help me with some ideas?

I love Japan!!! I really want to travel there someday :)

No planning makes for a T-T time. You guys are silly travelers.

Beautiful cinematography. What equipment did you use to shoot this?

'' All is in Japanese" Ooooh really?! Where are you? Japan right? I think they speak French there hahahaha

This video was lovely. Japan is a place I want to go to so bad, and it is nice to see how other foreigners just walk into a country that is unfamiliar and still have a great time. I love hoe Josh kept saying "I'm not complaining, because we're in Japan!!", and how Emily was always smiling and laughing, even if she was miserable. I would love if this turned into a show!! I'd watch every episode.

This was really depressing, not japan but the tourists...

First time are always the best times. Good to see you all had fun!

Gotta find different actors for your show...people who enjoy travelling and exploring.

This video seems 'Worth It'.......

14:48, you know a country is awesome when the cashiers are wearing attack on titan shirts

Thank you guys! I'm visiting in 2 weeks and this video will help me a lot!

Japan! Love it so much!

I'm so jealous of people who can travel the world!

"No one speaks" (people talking in the background) okkk...

So basically you went to the first shop, first restaurant and first hotel you found? What a waste of money. I wish you'd prepared for the trip and had some nice advice for other travelers.

lol so only I got here from Buzzfeed's "RU-vid Secrets You Need To See"? xD

japan is the best country in the world.love jpn love food and too confortable for live there.

Japan so amazing beautiful!!!! Love Japan!!! From Malaysia.

So peaceful and incredible beautiful nature they got in Japan. Love rainy days :P.

I'm not one to normally post youtube comments, but this was an exceptionally bad travel guide. Why go to Japan if you're going to complain the entire time? Spoiler alert for somebody that's never experienced the season of Spring before: IT RAINS... A LOT. You didn't even attempt to use the language aside from a badly pronounced "Arigatō." Also it appears that you didn't have anything planned in advance. You do realize that Tokyo is one of the most populated cities in the world right? I'm sorry but this was a poorly planned documentary and trip it seems... Not to mention there was hardly any background on the places you visited in terms of culture, geography, or historical context... Go elsewhere if you'd like to learn the first thing about Japan.

I think this show tells yo what happens when you don't plan beforehand, this is what can happen to you if you just go and throw yourself to the adventure which is another kind of traveling LOL

Something awkward about this girl.

I loved the idea the direction and filming but it was hard to connect with the guy. The sushi scene was almost painful to watch. His comments are rude and insensitive. I know I should keep my mouth shut but. Damnnn I couldn't. Her I like more...