Tokyo by EVERYTHING (trains, boats, bikes, and more!) 

I had a lot of fun filming this one. Here's the other videos in the series! Tokyo by Train ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mlUlZHGxcao.html Tokyo by Bike ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-u0x8EAf4GSg.html Tokyo by Boat ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1a1fdzy7X84.html

I love how Japan is such a walkable country. I grew up in a place where it’s hard to get around without a car. If you live in suburbia, you’ll be stuck at home. And Japan’s mixed-zoned cities makes life so convenient. I live in a small town and not in a big city. Yet everything I need is a few minutes on foot from my doorstep! These things affords me a simple life, and that is how I truly feel free. I love living in Japan.

I am a train person. Thank you for sharing trains in Japan. Loved them. Bravo!

I love seeing more of Akko in your videos. She adds comedy to the videos and very personable, she is a great addition!

This "Tokyo by *vehicle*" series that you have is seriously one of the most satisfying set of informational videos that you've made. Seriously considering most of them on my next visit. Good job, Greg!

I was in Japan for my first time recently and I really appreciated Google maps giving direction of which subway exit to use to get to the destination. The public transport options here are like no other city I've ever been to, just amazing.

As a bit of a nerd when it comes to public transportation and machines in general, this was a treat! One of the things I want to do in Japan is ride around on the many unique forms of transport. Not only to get from place to place but I think it’s a great way to see the world go buy you!

The development of Japan is intrinsically linked to its public transport. My wife has a car here in Japan, but we don't use it if we're going anywhere that has a bus route or is near a station. There's no point. They're great at disincentivising car travel. People in other countries claim their rights are being violated if they can't easily and cheaply drive and park everywhere.

That rickshaw driver was so charismatic, what a fun guy

Liked the video, especially the last part. Ako was having a blast! She deserved that "beer drinking part " that she was yearning during the midday.

I’m glad Akko got to relax at the end

What a fun video! Always enjoy Akko's appearance in your videos. Thanks.

it's nice to watch you wandering around the city, especially for someone from non-walkable city like me

16:22 That is amazing non-verbal communication from the station staff. Bravo!

6:53 what an absolutely stunning view. Just beautiful, and the flowers are so fleeting ❤ Thanks for sharing this image and this video with me. Much appreciated. 🙂🐿🌈❤️

Another relaxing, informative and wonderful video. Love your Tokyo by.... series. It reminds me of my time there and makes me want to go back! The Tokyo by boat one specifically was an eye opener, I had no idea someone could rent and drive a private boat around on their own! This one one was awesome, I bet you and Akko loved the end when you could eat, chill and have a beer after a long day.

Greg, this video and the other big video of Tokyo by Train are my favorites, as a good lover and passionate about all these transportation topics. Despite everything I've read about Tokyo, you always introduce me new things, I didn't know about water taxis or the dinner boat at the end of the video! How beautiful everything, like all your videos! Special mention to Akko, it's very nice to see her and she's also an important part of making the video work well, carrying the backpack and helping you with some recordings, so congratulations to both of you, the video turned out great!! Many greetings from Santiago de Chile!

What an indepth, high quality documentary this is. Oh, how joyful I was to watch it entirly. So, SO good! I grew up discovering my birth place from top to bottom with my grandfather by using public transportation. I love trams, trolleybuses and normal busses so much. Tokyo breaths an entire culture of public transportation. It looks so unique. Thank you so much!

thanks for taking the shinkansen *within* tokyo so we don't have to 🤣 1,000 yen that's quite a lot considering the alternatives I guess if you're really in a rush and had to get there in 6 minutes, it's a good option

I would love a small title to appear on the bottom when you are filming a site such as the temple around the 8 minute to 9 minute mark. These videos help serve as a possible guide to seeing sites in Tokyo.

This was so fun to watch! Your editing is on point too.

I recently had a tram ride. This is something incredible 😍 you're flowing on the street.

I liked the rickshaw driver.

Greg, Olga and I, after seeing the title and walking our dog, started debating all the ways you could "ride" (keeping it clean!) in Tokyo. I said "piggyback" wouldn't be covered, but we did think some kind of live animal would be featured--and maybe the the mechanical Panda was the best you could do in a day. We just love how you put your videos together!

I think you were harsh on the Rickshaw i think it's one of the coolest things in Tokyo. and people who operate them are always friendly.

The Tokyo Station is the architectural equivalent of a mullet - business in the front, history in the back 🤣 love the video, it's nice to explore through your lens!

Akko is a really good sport she earnt the beer at the end.

Love it! The kids and I literally watch your videos to upload for a post dinner education time! Thanks so much for all your content!

Very interesting and fun. Like I am travelling around Tokyo without having to do the work. Thank you! 😁

Having just come back from our first trip to Tokyo, (8 whole days!) the Yamanote line was our most frequently used train line, followed by the Asakusa line, seeing as we were only 5 minutes from both Tamachi and Mita stations. They were both so convenient and frequent but my legs were cursing all the stairs by the end of day 2 lol. We never used the bus ourselves, but we did use the metro, jr lines, yurikamome, and monorail as well as a lot of walking. The public transport systems here in Ireland, where I consider a bus eireann bus being only 15 minutes late 'on time' (though they're often 20+ minutes late where I live) have nothing on Tokyo! I loved seeing all the places we went to in this video as well. And I'm with your wife, I did not like the sound of some doors when they did the high pitched frequency thing as I passed by, it hurt my ears so much.

Akko-san from 25:28 onwards is speaking the language of my soul. 😂Tired & wants well-earned alcohol. 🍻

Nice video. I’m sure you could have added more like the ropeways and cable cars, but glad you got to show us the boats. Underrated!

Always loving the chill vibes of your videos, very informative and always makes me wanna go back to Japan as soon as possible.

So fun, miss my time in Japan 😊 - thank you

Great video Greg. I think your sister in law is a great addition, cheers.

26:27 Dude, that's the Himiko cruise ship, designed by the manga artist Leiji Matsumoto. The design is pretty unique and cool. Heavy retro-futurism vibes.

It was helpful to see all of these Tokyo transportation choices. Akko is a great sport, and I always enjoy seeing her in your videos!

Great content! Thank you for sharing your gift. Great to see.

Utterly wonderful video. All your content is enjoyable and informative, but your travel based ones such as this or the cycling ones are by far my favourite. You really get a feel for the flow of life in the city, seeing people go about their daily lives, and the transportation options they use are such a huge part of it all that mostly goes unnoticed due to how seamlessly they integrate into the city infrastructure as a whole. Thanks for another great video Greg!

I love train, tram, monorail and I was in Tokyo for 2 weeks just a week ago. I've rode in the Sakura Tram before the pandemic so this time around i took a ride in the Setagaya Tram line. But the reason for my trip this time around was to ride the inverted monorail in Chiba & Enoshima which i did. Such a cool ride.

The expressway going directly over Nihonbashi conveniently puts the National 0 mile mark on both the national road and the expressway systems, I suppose. The original Odaiba is a series of battery islands, built specifically to deter seaward naval attacks by European powers after Matthew Perry's party sailed right into Edo Bay. It failed its first invasion, Captain Perry's return a few year later. But really, seeing Tokyo from the waterways completely changes the perspective. It's like you take in only the big picture, just from very low angle. And the reflections are just so gorgeous. So much so that Tokyo Lens got himself a boating license for it. P.S. for those places where tripods aren't allowed, can you technically skirt that by having those suction cup camera holders and stick it to the windows, like those Connor used? pps Oh hey, Keikyu trains, my favourite, inside Asakusa subway! Love it!

YES!!! I've been obsessed with your "Tokyo by Train" video from 6 years ago, and now a new one!

the tramcar control system is so satisfying. Love how old school it is.

A wonderful video. I love transport and especially trains so really enjoyable. Tokyo is so well designed. Thank you.

Got so excited when I saw this uploaded! I love travel, especially trains and trams. It's crazy the amount of ways to get around in Japan!

Great filmmaking as always Greg. Filming people walking from behind gave a more immersive feel than normal for me personally, so I liked that touch!

I like these jingles in stations and in trains. They should that more often in public transportation. Like soothing cool little tunes sound nice

Ok I’m only 4 minutes in but GREG! your Japanese is so awesome now! I remember when I first subscribed you didn’t speak really anything and you often commented on it. Anyways great video so far!

keep up the good work!! love from india!

This was a fun and full of insight video to watch. Thank you!… also, love Akko’s ‘waiting for the beer part of the day’ comment 😅… she’s cute!

Greg, your sister in law seems to be someone who has plenty of time on her hands.. But accolades to her for contributing to your videos! Your videos with her are so much more entertaining 👌🏼. Keep up the good work!

Japan sure has efficient transportation. It’s ranked one of the best in the world, and that’s all for a couple of good reasons.

I watch these videos 75% for Akko. She's funny.

17:50 - clearly nobody was expecting anybody to get off at Shinagawa :)

Oh, wow. Relocating the expressways to underground will have such an impact on the overall look of the city.

Love this video, half because of the great trip and half because it’s great to see that people in Japan are good enough to wear masks and take care of each other in this small way.

still can't wrap my head around Tokyo's endlessness, it's mindboggling

The fact that Japan is lack of alleyways is miraculous. If you've never been on lively alleyway, you've never felt how pedestrianised city can be.

"I thought it would be fun" How right you are. Thank you so much for this!

just wow, as an aspiring director I notice you have a good eye for capturing interesting framing and shots. The Cinematography is too good for "normal" Japanese video, well done on the production, sound and editing.

I love that your sister in law goes with you! And is in some of your videos! ❤️💕 you both are a great team!

I squealed when I saw the title of this video! this series is soooo good

In Tallinn we have had these scooters for a couple of years now and they are limited to 25 km/h. They are a gamechanger for someone who doesn't carry more than a backpack and/or doesn't have a drivers license.

man i miss tokyo even more after watching this video, 2024 hopefully!

"I'm tired! I want to get to the beer drinking part." I hear that, Akko! 😅

You make tokyo look so beautiful

Thanks for bringing this video showing the different types of transports! Those are the swan boats in Ueno Park, I think? I passed by that small reservoir/lake last month, but it seemed to be closed then.

The rickshaw driver was fantastic! Will you be doing a video about the many ferries that operate in Japan? I know that they are often overnight trips with various cabin options. We don’t really have anything similar in the US except for between the lower 48 and Alaska.

All your footage is absolutely stunning as always. But those night shots especially were just pure magic. I will admit watching you guys ride around everywhere made me a little tired after riding around Japan myself. 😅

Amazing video! Ako looks like such a fun person.

This is in my top five of all your videos

Akko on the beeping backup panda is A Vibe 😂😂😂

Thanks for this upload and gotta give Akko a lot of credit for allowing herself to be filmed freely and breaking a sweat via walking around the whole day! God bless your family!

Amazing showcase mate, I’m planning a return to Tokyo in May and bring a mate who doesn’t travel a lot but loves a good wander, this sort of video helps me get my head in the game. Keep ‘em coming

Great video on Tokyo transportation options.

That was a brilliant video, so informative. Your sister-in-law was a great sport as you both were quite tired towards the end. The "beer drinking" part looked like great fun. Thank you so much. Cheers, Muffy from Oz ( Australia)

アッコさん、今回はお疲れでしたね！でも最後に笑顔が見れて嬉しかった〜アッコさんにはお酒が効くんですね😂

I like how even the exorbitantly expensive private water taxi is cheaper than taking an uber halfway across the city in many american cities that are underserved by transit.

Tell your sister-in-law that your subscribers would like to see more of her in your videos.😍🥰

forever and always my favorite type of video from you ! it’s always so uniquely personable, it feels like im wandering around with you guys :)

I just flew in back home from Tokyo earlier today. I was there on a business trip. East Asia is so unbelievably different from West Asia. I’ve never seen people so submissive in all my travels. Incidentally, I was in Toulouse, France last month, for a whole week, also for work with some of our partners from Airbus & Thales, and I’ve been working with them on a couple of projects since 2018. France is a dimension in of itself, Arabia as well, and so is Japan obviously. The world is huge. Yes globalization does have some sort of impact, and our ability to get there in 8-9 hours by air like gods is fascinating to say the least. But all three places, are like 3 different planets for all I care. The architecture is different, the forms of transportation too, the roads and streets, along with the entirety of how the cities are laid out from a civil Planning point view. The same goes for people’s sense of fashion, their mannerisms, their cuisine, and last but not least, their language. Mother tongues are like a window into one’s culture, way of life, and their entire sense of being from a civilization perspective, not to mention the historical pinch. The world is such a fascinating place. What an amazing little blue dot we’ve got, I tell ya! I say “submissive” rather than polite, as I felt everyone was constrained in a box of societal expectations, and everyone knew their place in it. Whereas we are more free, and unapologetically boastful, with pride being important in our shame-based society, similar to Japan in many aspects I daresay. Whereas the French are more outgoing, creative, horrible in following orders, proud too, although in a completely different setting, given their guilt-based society. I find it nothing short of astonishing, how we all get to work together, and still be able to achieve many things together, by meeting one another halfway through, at some equilibrium point, with some yielding along the way by everyone, for the sake of the greater good. Beautiful country, no doubt about that. Thanks for the video.

Thank you for the trip, Greg! Seeing Shinagawa sure made me nostalgic. I rode from Kamata to Shinagawa thousands of times when I lived in Japan. That was almost 15 years ago now and it's fascinating to see a place both familiar and new - Tokyo changes at a bristling pace. When I go next I would like to try the water taxi - one mode I haven't tried!

It's the kind of videos I probably wouldn't look for but im glad youtube recoomended them

Another amazing video. Thanks again!

I love Japan culture and it's spirituals

This video is amazing, 5 stars

155 is still cheap especially if ur tourist for the experience. Also I would recommend people who might want to try Rick shadows find em on RU-vid to get a idea if u will like em or not. It’s definitely a nice way to meet locals from the videos I saw by having the rickshaw man or woman speak to u

"For some reason, I really want to ride a Panda". Yup. We all have those days...

the image quality and color quality in this video is so good

Great video as usual! Knowing you are based on the east side, as a resident of the west side of Tokyo , I would love to see a video about the Tama area too! From the suburban residental area to rich nature, Tama has a lot to offer. BTW you can see Mt.Fuji from the Tama mono-rail.

Your videos are a treat. Thanks from the heart of England.

Aloha 🤙 from Honolulu! Great video, Greg. One of the best you've done. Gave me alot of insight on what to do on my next trip and how to get around. Thanks 😊

This video was so dope. Drinking a beer with your sister-in-law is on my Japan wishlist along with Natsuki from Abroad in Japan.

Nice ideo for a video. The different way of transportation are nice.

Akko is a rockstar.

Really great video. We were there 4 years ago and intend to go back.

thank you for this beautiful video! 😍

In NZ you often find those electric app hire scooters in trees...

Had to laugh when Akko was like "forget look golden - I'm tired" :)

Always excited for your new videos. This one especially gave me so many good ideas for when I visit with my family. It will be their first time in Japan, now I have a great idea for a more scenic monorail route from Haneda airport. Thank you!!!