What No One Tells You About Japan 

He works 108 hours a week, but STILL takes the time to pick you up from the train station. He is a top level chef, but also makes you omakase ramen for lunch. Now that’s an amazing friend!!! Much respect. And great video.

"doing things fun is good, but doing things great is more fun" what an amazing quote

"Doing things fun is good, but doing things great is more fun." Instant classic. Actually amazing.

Daisuke was playing the song the Chicago Bulls used as their intro song from 1984-2004, when they won 6 championships with Michael Jordan. Doesn't surprise me that he seems to have an affinity for Michael Jordan with the type of dedication he has to his work.

Shoutout to the chef and his parents for not only giving you a job but a place to stay as well.

Dude your videos are peak, raw and honest footage, im so sick of those travel influencers who make every damn country appear like a dream while every country has its downsides. You really capture the vibe in you videos and i love this. Im so glad i found this channel. All love from Belgium 🇧🇪

As an airline pilot who’s travelled and seen most of the world, I have to say that Japan has been the most amazing country I’ve visited, from its people, food, safety and cleanliness to their beautiful landscape have all been effortlessly pleasant

The song at 12:40 ("Sirius" by The Alan Parsons Project) was used to introduce the starting lineup at Bulls home games for the entirety of the team's championship dynasty in the 1990s...I love that your friend played it right before opening his shop for the day, especially because he said his dream was to serve ramen to Michael Jordan. Homie is straight manifesting.

After him saying his dream was to serve ramen to Michael Jordan, him playing the Chicago bulls opening music was too good😂

Man I didn’t realize I was smiling my ass off throughout this whole video. Makes me so happy to see people out here living life the way you are. Blessings brodie and definitely subbed

what a role model of a dude, very focused and driven, I wish him all the success in the world

What no one tells you about Japan and then proceeds to tell me nothing about Japan 😂

Daisuke is a real one. What a good friend and he seems like such a chill guy for someone so talented and successful.

I’ve only seen like 3 or 4 videos of you but I love your energy man, you earned a sub and keep going with that energy and videos. Very hard to find an authentic channel like your man.

Great respect to the dedication to work in Japan, especially people like Daisuke who basically is dedicating his whole life to it. I don't think I could do that. I don't mind working hard and much, as long as it's a job I enjoy, but I really like my free time to pursue and enjoy any other hobby I have. If I ever were to move to Japan, because let's face it, it must be an incredible place to live, it would be were I was basically self-employed and made enough money to live comfortably but only having to work 30-40 hours a week. Likely won't happen, but you can dream.

Man I'm turning 25 soon and I feel directionless in life. I really hope I find something I'm half as passionate about as Daisuke is about making ramen.

You are one of like 3 people that i can watch videos and not skip a second , i enjoy everything .

Daisuke works 108 hours a week, that's not only insanely impressive, it proves what kind of a man he is. I really hope it does come to the US and I hope he becomes very successful and wealthy. He seems like a great person and he deserves to live a fulfilled and happy life!

Just found your page and I love the content. A guy just living life and making life long connections no matter where he goes. Looking forward to seeing where you go next man!

The fact that your friend is the top Ramen maker in Japan is amazing. His dedication to his craft is amazing. Book mark and I will definitely be visiting when I go to Japan!

Bro another chapter in the adventure, excited to see it unfold. And shouts out Daisuke for the quote “Doing things fun is good, but doing things great is more fun.”

I've been living here in Tokyo for almost 9 years ( I came from Zurich, Switzerland) and to be honest, I'm still in awe of this country and keep finding new things in this city.

Yoooo , this is the ultimate video collection for grabbing a quick snack during work or just in general ! I am SOOO glad i found your channel ....Awesome :D !

For the Women's Only trains, if you read the fine print on some of the signs, it states that its only during a few hours of the day during rush hours. All other hours, they're just regular train cars. At least for the ones I saw in Tokyo.

It’ll be cool to see what it’s like through your videos of living and working in Japan and not just passing through

My Dad and I accidentally got a women's only train car when I visited him there in 2009. Once we realized it he said, "don't worry, they know we're stupid." 😂 Miss you so much Dad!

I just found your channel a couple days ago and I've been hooked on your videos. You have a great way of presenting your adventures and i don't know if anyones told you, but you look like you could be related to Mr. Ballen. You have the same humble, caring personality.

What an amazing guy. I hope daisuke gets all the success he deserves

7:35 I love how he says "but now i work 18 hours a day" like its less than 16. He just loves ramen that much.

dang... i didn't think i'd find this video interesting at all, but the simplicity and honesty of it all had me hooked all the way through. basically no editing aside from cuts, no background music, no fake youtube voice or anything... it's rare to find a content creator of your style. there's a lot of fake people on here so i tend to forget that the genuine ones are so much more fun to watch

Bro, I love your sense of humor. Keep on Truckin’ mate!

I really enjoy when someone who travelled everywhere understands Japan the same way I do. Loving all of your videos brother.

I binged your entire journey over the course of two days. What an unbelievable experience to be a part of. I wish you all the best dude.

great vlog!! just found your channel today but it’s what I’ve been needing. a great relaxing vlog channel, so chill and raw. no crazy effects or sound effects every 2 seconds and feels like I’m watching a friend.

Very cool, thanks for sharing your experience!

So many times, I am laughing at loud to what you are saying. Subscriber 4 life. Love your sense of humor, love your style- the feeling that you are free and traveling in the world best country (Thailand might tie Japan actually, my 2 cents) came across so strong in this video. I remember that feeling walking around Shinjuku one late night. Ahhhhhh, so good. Anyways, love your channel. Keep up the amazing work.

Thanks so much for these man. As a brit heading to Japan for the first time in January for some solo travelling these videos have been really interesting (and rather funny). Keep it up!

Looking forward to more Japan content! Great seeing your channel grow so much in last few months

I justed started watching your videos and I love them! Good content! 10/10 cheers from Mexico

The fact he wants to come to the US to represent Japan and the artisanship of his ramen specifically is so inspiring. I've been struggling creatively with own business endeavors and seeing someone who is dedicated and loves their craft is so powerful. Thank you both!

I'm glad I found your channel, since you show stuff that other people don't. Keep up the good work bossman.

Happy for you bro! Have watched every video and seeing you have some time to settle down is thrilling in itself. Dont set a time line for yourself, keep working odd jobs and living life. Keep up the good work!

I’ve never like travel vlogs until I watched yours! I’ve tried looking for others to watch after yours but they just aren’t the same. I feel like I’m there w/ you experiencing it. I love how you go on random adventures w/ the locals. Please do more.

a true craftsman. he really cares about what hes doing. what an honor for you to work with him!

You are an inspiration to so many people who maybe don’t want to step out of their comfort zone and travel. I lived in Japan for 3 years and it’s my dream to someday live there again with my family. By the way, the women only train cars are usually only during commuting hours so that is why there were probably men on it too.

Ive never seen an actual realistic travel vlog before , just came across your channel and wanted to say I appreciate the honesty and youre also incredibly hilarious , love your personality and perspective on things . Keep up the videos :))

Really glad to have found your channel. Love your work mate.

it is really admirable the way of being of the Japanese, I have traveled a lot especially in Europe for my work also America, but Japan is something shocking, I have gone only once and I am in love with Japan, incredible your videos very natural and honest, greetings from Spain, I am in love with Japan.

Conor! I'm so glad your channel is blowing up. You're a legend and you've been as real as it gets since the get-go! Keep being yourself bro the content is pure fire 🔥

I don't watch travel blogs because they're usually super annoying "influencer" style of showing off. But once I discovered your channel by mistake (was looking up India stuff and then your India videos came into my feed) I couldn't stop! Over the past couple of weeks I've literally watched every single video of your Ireland to Japan series and am left hungering for more! So now I'm starting to watch the older stuff from South America etc. Holy SHIT what a TRIP! Love your attitude and how you handle the ups and downs! And WTF the crazy antics you've allowed yourself to get into... like dude how are you even still alive! The most memorable moments for me: 1) the hilarious pineapple moonshine drunk in Myanmar 2) the crazy "suit" propaganda guy in Iraq. Jesus... I'm glad you weren't alone during that part. 3) That moment when you'd reached Istanbul and you were tearing up, so proud of how far you'd come - I teared up with you! 4) All the really scary or tough moments - I felt your fear and your desperation right along with you 5) But also all the moments of elation and success and experiencing the kindness and generosity of so many people. Thank you for this channel Conner. I hope you're now making enough money with your RU-vid channel and Patreon that you never have to worry about corporate jobs again! Regards from a Canadian living in Finland.

When you're at an outdoor station in a remote part of the country and the Shinkansen passes at full speed right next to you that is a crazy/scary moment. Great videos and absolutely LOVE Japan!😀

Really great job on this video. My favorite so far. Do you have a video about your vlogging setup yet? Would be interesting to see what your equipment for travel consists of and how you pack for these travels. Thanks for the inspiration!

This is the type of personality we need from content creators. Like an actual real and raw person.

I've been back from Japan less than a month but your vids really capture it, and now I have a longing to go back. Please make more!

This was awesome, thanks for the video.

Stories like these give me hope that I can one day live in Japan. As an American with a little bit of Japanese in them, Japan feels like where my heart is. Thank you for the inspiring video! Arigatou gozaimasu!!!

I’ve been to Japan 5 times, last year for 7 months. It is indeed the most amazing country in the world. I just love how everything is organized, clean and super safe. People follow the rules and respects others. Thats why I keep coming back. Writing from my hotel in Yamagata.

bro your "irasshaimase" (and life attitude) is impecable. Daisuke is a good "spirit" and we cant wait for him to bring his Ramen FeeL flavor to the states. finally, its truly awesome that you took the time to share your totally stoked "different approach to life" concept with us. cheers !😀

Awesome video.. you really create videos that are enjoyable to watch. Japan is amazing .. I worked there for 3 weeks for a temp job (just flew around ) and only 1 day off .. on my day off went walking around in Nagoya, no traffic .. kind of empty looking but walked into a shop and spoke with the owner and his relatives in there for about 4 hours .. he used to be a cabbie in NYC for 15 years but had gohe back to japan .. had forgotten how to speak English and we just tried to speak and learn stuff and shared some food .. nothing like it ..

You are supremely jazzed on this living thang we are all gifted, thankful for the reminder that such is our choice to gratefully exist.

Bro you definitely deserve way more views, your content is top quality and you’re awesome, just found you a few weeks back and have watched virtually all of your stuff. Just keep up the hard work and I have a strong feeling with due time you will get the attention and credit your deserve. Till then just know you got some people out here quite interested in your style. Take care of yourself and all the best

Ive been in Japan 20 years (still here now) . This was very entertaining, had me smiling from ear to ear 😊

Actually crazy that you went to Ome. I worked a baito there teaching ESL while I was studying abroad at Soka University in Hachioji. When I got off my shift at the tutoring center, I would walk to the Ome station and daydream about moving there. I hadn't really experienced a place that simultaneously felt urban and quaint before and it hits me hard in the feels seeing someone else appreciate the less-traveled places the way I did. If you ever go back, the hiking trails up by Oku-Tama are absolutely gorgeous.

"Doing things fun is good, but doing things great is more fun." I instantly teared up hearing that as I resonated with that, being a full-time audio engineer where people say "don't work so hard". I'm grateful for my life despite the hard work, and wisdom like Daisuke's helps me as I continue to pursue my passion. Thank you for that!

Your channel is gowing to blow up . The YT algorythm showed me this

That last quote was beautiful by the chef/owner "doing things fun is good, but doing things great is more fun" never heard that before but its quite profound.

This is the kind of content everyone needs! No Bs about how it is to travel around the world.

I was just there in Japan, you do a great job portraying how nice the country is

Bro your videos are easily some of the best on this site my man. This stuff takes me back to when I would crack open some chuhais and enjoy the scenery when riding up to Osaka/Tokyo/Nagoya on the shinkansen. Looking forward to whatever you do next!

The Japanese take pride in whatever work they do, and they always strive to do their best. And people respect that, no matter what kind of work it is. You can see this if you stay in Japan for a long time and observe the people closely.

bro i just stumbled on your videos and im hooked man nothing scripted just real. sometimes awkward and funny too i wanna be you when i grow up.

I have quite some issues with Japanese society and the common lack of social skills such as empathy - BUT their hospitality is unrivaled!! A friend once gave me the keys to his apartment and said "I'll have some work far away, just stay here, feel at home, and throw the key into the letterbox after you leave; I also had a family of a (not even close) friend inviting me to their home and to a famous bathhouse for free; there was another woman giving me a place to sleep and eat after I missed a plane in Tokyo; and once, four shop-owners totally went out of their way to help me - a stranger - in any way before I could even speak their Language. Those are not even all examples, but definitely precious memories to me.

I love your videos so much. They're funny, raw and informative. I'm gonna give Daisuke's restaurant a visit when I go to JP next year. I'll tell him I came just because of your channel!

I just got back from a 3 week trip between Tokyo Osaka and Kyoto, Japan in such an other worldly experience compared to our normal western way of life. It’s amazing and refreshing to be around such nice people! Going back soon for sure

What an absolutely great guy!! Being someone of his caliber and still doing all these nice things for you. I hope he succeeds when he eventually moves to the US

I just came from the India series. It reminds me when I was traveling around Italy for a year and then Africa for the next. It was such such such a huge change in life , weather , animals , birds , people , language, dances , politics. It was awesome ! Makes me realize we are all at home no matter where you go.

These are awesome videos, dude. I adventured a bit when I was a kid. Edit: Just gotta say I'm blown away by your adventures. So cool, dude! Have fun!

You’re brutally honest and that’s why I watch

i used to work traveling to different stores in illinois, indiana, michigan, ohio... there was one store north of chicago called lincolnwood zare or zairs i dont even remember now, but it was an asian neighborhood and it was my FAVORITE PLACE TO WORK ! the japanese kids were so quiet and polite and the people were so nice and respectful, i made it MY store in the company i was at, I AND i ALONE TOOK CARE OF THAT STORE. LOVED IT. been thru japan airports many times but have not had the chance to wander around there yet. love japanese girls and anime as well.

"It is the best country on the goddamned planet." It's why I moved here twenty years ago. Saw the writing on the wall.

Though I've never been to Japan I've always felt like it would be right up my comfort zone. Discovered you a few weeks ago and I saw you going from places to places, one crazy place to an other basically, always living on the edge. I feel like Japan is a rewarding after game to you, a place where you can finally chill after all the hard work you've put through your world journey. In a diminished way, I enjoy Japan as much as you do through your videos

Huge love for Japan from Bulgaria. Best country in the world!

Mate is comparing the Indian train ride and a Japanese train ride despite the price difference probably being like 50 times. Ofc you get what you pay for. Were you expecting luxary after paying like 3 dollars.

Anyone who has worked in a restaurant knows how hectic it can be and even good friends will be distracted and likely lose patience with you. The fact that he wasn't tense at all, genuinely happy you were there, tells you that you have yourself one of those ride or die pals. Says a lot about you as well, that he likes you that much. Thanks for taking me along with this adventure!

„Doin things fun is good but doing things great is more fun“ Thats actually a pretty good advice for life PLS DO MORE VLOGS IN JAPAN BEST JAPAN VLOGS ON YT

I worked at a Chinese restaurant in America where they barely spoke any English. Its eye opening you realize how it must be for them coming here to work. But you seem to be able to communicate with these people. I give you alot of credit its extremly hard to oearn another language for some of us.

Just wanted to say this video made me happy, thank you.

I really hope you see this! I love your energy. Like I am only 5 mins in and I love this. first video too

I didn’t believe I could still find original and interesting entertainment on YT after all this time but here it is. Great job.

Love your Videos Bro. Thank you

So inspiring to see how much your friend cares about ramen. And congrats on landing a job there! I am dying to go to Japan! It looks like such an amazing place! One day I’ll make it there.

Daisuke and his family seem like amazing people. Sick video!

This is a great episode! It made me an instant subscriber! Friends like that are more like family, that you cannot take for granted, and must be grateful that you get to breathe the same air in their presence; kinda like being in the presence of a living legend! He is an older soul for sure who will accomplish many great endeavors, because of his approach and humility in life! Thank you!

Love watching your stuff. Raw, authentic, not canned. It's great that you don't know what you are doing!

To be handed a chefs' coat is major respect. True friendship!❤️💯❤️

love the Japan videos, im going in March!

I rode the bullet train there as well during my time in Japan. I felt your excitement and it brought back memories watching you walk through Japanese countryside. My Fuji is a vibe!! For sure!!!

What an amazing guy who own such a great ramen shop and is such a good person. We'd love to have you in America. Always great to have more great Japanese food. I hope he brings his adorable parents with him when he comes here.

Mans discovering trains, glad you enjoyed it!

You’re one of the vloggers who i could watch for hours without getting bored