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The Real Asakusa (Not Just the Temple) 🇯🇵

Mike from Japan

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This video takes you into the real side of Asakusa, one of the most famous tourist areas in Tokyo, Japan.
Beyond the main streets and temples, I explore hidden neighborhoods, local shops, and everyday life most tourists never see.

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@BakaTaco 1 month ago

I am always looking for chill vlogs in Japan, especially ones that are educational and show places off the beaten track.

When I saw the title, I thought "I love Asakusa, and it's an awesome place, but I do want to see other places that maybe aren't so touristy".

But you were so informative my worries disappeared! You are very knowledgeable, and I have nothing but praise. You're relaxed and not over the top, you make amazing content!

And you're doing the exact sort of thing I'd love to do when I get back to Tokyo. See places others may just walk past, but of course, do the tourist things too, haha.

Thank you Mike, and I hope your channel continues to get bigger and bigger. You deserve it!

@joehogan8234 3 weeks ago

You have the best Japan videos on YouTube. You give unique opinions on things. You give information that no one else gives. You deserve to have a bigger audience.

@jdichwan5981 6 months ago (edited)

Easily the best video on Asakusa on YouTube, in my opinion 🎉 You share so many stories and insights that only a local like yourself would know, and you present them so clearly. It’s rich in substance with very little fluff I can’t wait to watch your other videos too 👌 Congratulations, Mike, on such a well-made video—truly excellent work 👍🤩

@cassie2025-k1t 5 months ago (edited)

This is a very interesting video. Thank you for the detailed explanation.

I watch a professional Japanese YouTuber who was born and raised in Osaka and has visited Asakusa many, many, many times. He mostly talks about himself, restaurants, and the travel situation. He's never explained any of this stuff.

@RANZO-23 7 months ago

Enjoyed a different and fresh view of Japan. Wishing you great success. Subscribed!

@nannysfolly 7 months ago

I truly appreciate that you have such good knowledge. Subscribed.

@levihl0 6 months ago

Mike, you are doing a great job, keep making videos! My wife and I will be visiting Japan, including Tokyo, next month and your videos are helping me a lot. Good luck!

@sairesh-u5y 7 months ago

This video is fantastic bro 👌👌 I really like the way you explain everything

@masonhughes_muu 8 months ago

love this style of video

@dreamflier 7 months ago (edited)

Indeed a great video with a running explanatory commentary. Keep it up, Mike!
Next time I come a visiting Asakusa, I will seek out that retro underground mall.

@noka283 6 months ago

Thank you for sacricing your hands for us

@victoryee7486 6 months ago

Thank you for showing smoking areas. I still use them and this is helpful

@1mtk 5 months ago

Amazing! Did not know the dragon was underneath!

@Frozi982 6 months ago

Really good guide and I will be staying in Asaksa this May so definitely going to visit all of these places

@rommelflores2618 5 months ago

Thanks for this deeper content on the present day Asakusa, was their couple years back and just for maybe 3 hour stay then went to Ginza. Will I ever go back there on my next trip I don’t know but this will help to convince to run back there.

@RiskbreakerKiku 7 months ago

You’re very informative and love it. At least when I go to Japan this year I have an idea of the history and practices. Thank you

@i1ostmyname 7 months ago

Fantastic video. I was in Asakusa 3 days before this video was posted. I walked by most the spots in this video without the context and backstory. Definitely will have to revisit on the next trip. Hopefully soon. Keep the videos coming. Subscribed.